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Study at one of the best universities of The Netherlands: Bachelor in Commerce Entrepreneurship and Organisations at Tio University of Applied Sciences in Utrecht and Amsterdam.
Duration: 1 hour
Learn everything about the bachelor programme Commerce Entrepreneurship and Organisations at the Tio Campus in Amsterdam or Utrecht via this online webinar.
Learn the tricks of the (online) marketing profession. The marketing world is looking for you! After obtaining the Commerce, Entrepreneurship & Organisations bachelor's degree, you know how to give online and offline sales a boost, both in SMEs and for a multinational. You might, for example, work as an account manager, online marketer, communication consultant or sales manager. Or start your own online business!
The study programme Commerce Entrepreneurship and Organisations at Tio University of applied sciences is internationally oriented, with study abroad and internship opportunities. Tio is a private university of Applied Sciences, offering small scale classes and lectures directly from the industry.
Why Tio?
– Private education with professional lecturers from the industry.
– 8 years in a row 'Top rated programme' and 'best university of applied sciences' in The Netherlands.
– Maximum 16 students per class (on average only 11).
– Choose your favorite campus in Amsterdam or Utrecht.
The intended audience of this online open day are students looking for a bachelor programme, starting in January or September 2020 (and onwards).
You Will Learn
- Courses, projects and international opportunities will be discussed. At Tio we believe in Learning by Doing, this will be explained by both the student and teacher.
- The Tio student will tell all about the International internships and his/her Minor Study Abroad. Tio offers internships world wide.
- The international admissions will be discussed, as well as the tuition fee, service package for non-EU students and the scholarship opportunities.
- Marketing manager, Export manager, Account manager, Consultant, Online marketer, Social Media executive, Communication manager, Market researcher, Brand manager, SEO-/SEA-consultant, Entrepreneur, public relations, Content manager, E-commerce manager, Sales manager.


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Camil's strategy is to strengthen our position as a consolidator in the South American food sector, which we believe is the result of our business model based on a broad portfolio of leading brands in several product categories and a solid distribution platform in the regions where we operate, allied to the efficient management of our operations. The main elements of our strategy are based on:
Expand our brand leadership and share in the Brazilian rice and beans market
In recent years, we have significantly increased our share of the rice market in Brazil, representing a market share of 14%¹ in the market. This market is highly fragmented and has been heading towards consolidation. In the metropolitan region of São Paulo, the largest consumer center in Brazil, our share of the rice market is +40%¹.
We intend to use our already consolidated leadership position in the São Paulo market, the strength of our leading brand "Camil", our solid distribution structure and the successful experience in acquisitions and integration of different operations, as well as our complete portfolio of products. , to grow in the regions where we already operate, expanding our leadership in the Brazilian rice and beans market. We also work on gaining market share in regions where we have little market share, such as the interior of São Paulo, Northeast, Minas Gerais and Goiás.
1Source: Nielsen Retail Index INA+CC; Top of Mind Camil Ipsos
Continue to expand our operations in Brazil and other countries where we operate
Supported by our current industrial plants, synergies and scale gains provided by the strength of our brands and the scope of our distribution platform, we intend to maintain our organic growth by expanding our operations in the product categories and regions in which we already operate, increasing our efficiency operational.
In Brazil, our positioning in the category of grains under the brand "Camil", sugar and coffee under the brand "União", canned fish under the brand "Coqueiro" and pasta under the brand name "Santa Amália" puts us in a privileged position to execute the expected growth. In addition to the growth in share gains in the regions where we already operate, our brands allow us the opportunity to use them in other segments that have affinities with the market, such as in the sugar category through the "União" brand, which we have developed a portfolio of coffee and other products such as sweeteners and cake batters in the sweetened part.
Internationally, in Peru, where approximately 85% of rice marketing is still done in bulk, given our absolute leadership in the packaged rice market in the country, we can benefit from the increasing migration from bulk marketing to packaged products. In Chile, our positioning and profitability growth with products recognized in the market and with higher added value allow us to occupy a privileged position for the growth of current operations and continue with the expansion of new product lines and categories. In Ecuador and Uruguay, we are preparing to expand within the commercial strategy in the domestic market and synergies with our new acquisitions, and we continue to evaluate opportunities for growth and expansion.
Expand our portfolio of brands and products into new categories with growth potential through selective and strategic acquisitions
We intend to apply our proven ability to identify, acquire and integrate operations and strategic assets in the expansion of our brands and products portfolio in Brazil and South America, whether through acquisitions, brownfield projects or brand acquisitions, giving preference to leaders in top of mind and market share.
We also plan to extend the line of our products through acquisitions of companies or assets that operate in non-perishable dry grocery food markets, with growth potential that present synergy with those of our current portfolio and add scale gains to our model. business.
Strengthen our supply, distribution and sales platform and keep our operational administration efficient
Our activity depends on a broad and structured distribution platform. We intend to continue investing in the training and qualification of our sales team, as well as in the strengthening of our sales and distribution structure. We manage our activities in an efficient, integrated and low-cost manner. We intend to increase our efficiency through scale gains in the supply chain and logistics and by expanding our coverage and presence in the regions where we operate. We intend to strengthen our partnerships with large and medium-sized retailers for promotions and other marketing actions and to adopt a differentiated logistics strategy, combining our marketing and communication strategy with the efficient distribution of our products.
The Company also focuses on identifying, acquiring and successfully integrating new structures and operations into our business model, quickly and with increased operational efficiency, by taking advantage of synergies, rationalization of costs and expenses and economies of scale as more brands, products, distribution centers and plants were included in our business model. We believe that our extensive and proven experience acquired in these processes gives us a unique position not only to correctly identify possible acquisitions, but mainly to quickly integrate them into our business model, providing these gains in scale and efficiency.
Competitive advantages
Our competitive advantages are based on:
Leading brands with strong recognition in the food sector in South America
We have a portfolio of leading brands in several product categories, the result of our experience, solid marketing strategy, know-how and national coverage in the countries in which we operate.
In Brazil, we occupy the 1st position in the rice market with a share of 14%¹, with our Camil brand having 60% of Top of Mind². In beans, we occupy the 2nd position in terms of market share, with 9%³ of market share and 53%² of Top of Mind. In the refined sugar market, we are also leaders in Brazil, with a market share of 40%4, with our "União" brand having 82% of Top of Mind ². In the canned fish market, we occupy the 2nd position in terms of market share for sardines and tuna, with 40%5 and 23%5, respectively, with our "Coqueiro" brand having 56% and 55% of Top of Mind² in sardines. and tuna, respectively. And in the mass market, occupying the 1st place in market share in the region of Minas Gerais (40%) and 7% in Brazil.
In Uruguay, the rice brand "Saman" is the first in terms of market share with 43%6. In Chile, we occupy the 1st position in the rice market with a share of 36%7, with our "Tucapel" brand having 50%7 of Top of Mind. In Peru, we also occupy the 1st position in the packaged rice market with a share of 34%8, with our "Costeño" brand having 72%8 of Top of Mind. In Ecuador, we hold a 20%9 market share in the aged rice market, leading this market.
Our brands have a tradition and wide recognition by consumers in their respective product categories and regions where we operate, which allows us to obtain a premium in the price of our products in relation to competitors. In sugar through the União brand and in rice through the Camil brand, this premium reaches an average of 15% and 5%, respectively9
Source: (1) Market share Camil + SLC Alimentos; Nielsen Retail Index Arroz (INA+C&C); (2) Top of Mind Camil Ipsos; (3) Nielsen Scantrack Index Feijão (AS+C&); (4) Nielsen Retail Index Açúcar (INA+C&C 1kg – representa ~90% do market share de açúcar refinado); (5) Nielsen Retail Index Sardinhas e Atum (INA+C&C); (6) Uruguai: market share Consecha Comision Sectorial del Arroz; (7) Nielsen Scantrack Chile; (8) Kantar Worldpanel Peru; (9) Price Index Nielsen;
Distribution platform with wide capillarity and solid relationship with our customers
Our distribution platform gives us wide reach and coverage in the markets where we operate, allowing the distribution of our products to be carried out efficiently, with economies of scale, agility, flexibility and, consequently, proximity and access to a greater number of customers in the different profiles and sizes. We believe that we can benefit from this already consolidated distribution platform, both to include new products and to expand our geographic areas of operation, which positions us in a differentiated way to take advantage of the potential for organic growth and the ongoing consolidation in the food sector in Brazil and in South America.
Solid and resilient business model
Our business model is based on three pillars. The first is our broad portfolio of leading brands in various product categories; the second, our solid distribution platform with geographic and consumer market coverage; and the third, our operational focus on the higher value-added phases of the production chain, mainly beneficiation, processing, packaging and marketing. This positioning in the production chain, together with our broad portfolio of several products and brands, reduces our exposure to price and volume volatility, which allows us to pass on cost variations to the final prices of our products, even under adverse economic conditions.
Proven ability to successfully identify, acquire and integrate acquisitions
Over the past 20 years, we have implemented a successful expansion strategy through strategic acquisitions, both in the domestic and international markets, in order to expand our portfolio of brands, product categories and geographic areas of operation. At Internacional, as of 2007, we expanded our rice operations to Uruguay, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. In Brazil, we added to our portfolio, in addition to the grains category, the categories of canned fish with the Coqueiro and Pescador brands, sugar with the União brands, in addition to others of regional relevance, the pasta category with the acquisition of Santa Amália, and launch of coffee, with investment in Café Bom Dia and launch of coffee under the União brand. All acquisitions reinforce our entrepreneurial spirit and strategic growth through the sum of synergies with the entry into new countries and categories. Industrial improvement, product blending and our pricing capacity mean that the acquired companies have significant growth in quality and market presence.
The various strategic acquisitions we made contributed significantly to the increase in our results, mainly due to the ability to identify, acquire and successfully integrate new structures and operations into our business model, quickly and without harming the quality and competitiveness of our companies. other brands and products. Our integration process allowed us to achieve increased operational efficiency in the acquired companies, by taking advantage of synergies, rationalization of costs and expenses and economies of scale as more brands, products, distribution centers and plants were included in our business model. We believe that our extensive and proven experience acquired in these processes gives us a unique position to not only correctly identify possible acquisitions, but mainly to quickly integrate them into our business model, providing gains in scale and efficiency. The diversity of businesses, in addition to reducing risk and increasing structural and cost synergy, allows for greater expertise in different distribution and supply models and greater strength with trade marketing, through cross selling initiatives.
History of good corporate governance practices and professionalized management
We have an experienced and professional management and we have historically presented corporate governance standards that differentiate us in the markets in which we operate. Since 2008, we have had a Board of Directors composed of independent members and we have been audited by a recognized auditing firm for over 20 years. In the late 1990s, we had our first contact with a private equity fund and, since 2011, we have had private equity funds as relevant shareholders, working together with our controllers in the Company's strategic decisions. As a result of the experience of living with investors, we developed an agile, transparent and efficient management and governance model that allowed us to implement our strategies with professionalism, precision and security.
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Posted by EllasMommie on April 25, 2003 at 14:19:48:
Just an update on my lil froggies and tadpoles.
I had separated the small taddie from the tank but ended up putting it back in with the others because a man I spoke with at a local shop that knows frogs said that since I have a carbon filter, the feramones (sp) from the frogs wouldn't effect the growth of the tad. I also put the feeder fish back in just for the heck of it.
Well, I can't find the three feeders anywhere! SO I don't know if They are hiding in the river rocks somewhere or if Stretch ate them. If they are stuck I'll find them tomorrow when I do a water change.
Stretch is growing well, caught a glimps of him/her last night hopping through the fog before disappearing out of sight behind some rocks. Pepper got front lets sometime during the night and will be up on land soon!! Tiny is growing FAST! Back legs are almost fully grown so those front legs are just about a week away. Freckles... well that one will have legs someday HA HA. I saw it eating last night and is swimming around a little more than before so there is still hope. I was afraid maybe that one was sick or something, but I guess it's just growing in it's own time.
Once they are all on land I'll be changing the tank around again, adding a little more land and setting it up as a more perminant arrangement.
This weekend I'll try crickets again and see if I can catch up with Stretch long enough to drop a little jumper in front of him/her. That will give him/her a couple more days to chill out.
I've been keeping away from the tank as much as possible to let the little buggers calm down. Hard to keep my 2 year old away from it, but at least I'm getting her to stand quietly and not move so quickly and scare everyone.
I want to thank you all for the advice and tips you have all given. It has really helped me alot in this new venture. I'll keep you all updated on the "kids" and I'm sure I'll have more questions for you all!!
Thanks again!
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You won't want to buy ready-made granola again
About this Recipe
By: Amanda
Shop-bought muesli and granola can be laden with multiple types of sugars and cheap vegetable oils, which can contribute to inflammation in the body. Making your own granola is an ideal way to benefit from the natural goodness of oats, nuts and seeds, without the nasty added extras. It also allows you to mix it up with your favourite ingredients!
Step by Step Instructions
400 grams rolled oats
- 125 grams sliced almonds
- 65 grams pecans, roughly chopped
- 65 grams raw, unsalted cashews, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, chopped
- 60 millilitres coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 150 grams dried apricots, chopped
- 100 grams dried cranberries
- 75 grams dried blueberries
Step 1
Heat the oven to 170C. To save time chopping and have a finer granola, you can whizz the nuts and seeds briefly in a food processor. Place the oats, almonds, pecans, cashew nuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, warm the coconut oil, honey and maple syrup over a low heat.
Step 3
Pour the oil mixture over the oat mixture and combine thoroughly. Then tip the mixture into a baking tray, spread it out evenly and bake, stirring every 5 minutes for 20 minutes, or until golden.
Step 4
Allow the mixture to cool completely, then stir through the dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.
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- 1 (15.25-ounce) box milk chocolate cake mix
- + ingredients to make the cake as directed
- 1 (3.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups International Delight Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Creamer
- 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (8-ounce) package Reese's Minis miniature peanut butter cups
Prepare the cake according to the package directions. Allow to cool 25 to 30 minutes in the pan.
Use the stick end of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and the Reese's creamer to make the chocolate peanut butter sauce. Allow the mixture to thicken for about 10 minutes, then pour over the cake and into the holes. *The mixture will not thicken completely to pudding consistency.
In a large bowl, whisk the peanut butter into the thawed whipped topping. Spread the frosting over the cake. Sprinkle the peanut butter cups evenly over the frosting. Cover and keep refrigerated.


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Scrutiny Grows Over Mandatory vs. Voluntary Evacuation Orders
Mudslides Breached Highway 192 Line and Raced Through Voluntary Zones
Three days after a violent rainstorm dislodged entire hillsides of Montecito's fire-wracked front country, killing 18 people and triggering searches for five more, all available rescue resources, including more than 1,500 boots on the ground, 10 helicopters in the air, and an army of support personnel, remain entirely and justifiably devoted to search efforts while hope remains more survivors could be found.
Authorities say it's premature to begin scrutinizing public safety preparations, which were largely thorough and robust, made in part by the County of Santa Barbara and the Sheriff's Office ahead of Tuesday's record-breaking storm. "There will be an appropriate time when everything will be assessed, and we will take a look at what happened," Sheriff Bill Brown said Thursday. "Now is really not the appropriate time to do that."
Still, many have been unable to stop themselves from questioning the adequacy of the evacuation orders and warnings issued Sunday afternoon by the Sheriff's Office. While a large portion of Montecito was placed under a mandatory evacuation order ― neighborhoods populated with 7,000 residents along the northern edge of town, closest to the Thomas Fire burn scar ― the rest of the community was issued a voluntary evacuation warning. Approximately 23,000 people lived in the voluntary area.
In disaster situations, mandatory evacuation orders inform residents of imminent, life-threatening danger. They're told in no uncertain terms to leave the area straightaway. Voluntary evacuation warnings advise residents to pack their belongings, stay on high alert, and be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice. Many homes were destroyed and a number of people were killed by debris flows in the voluntary zone. Exact figures are not yet available.
On Friday, January 5, four days before rain clouds came barrelling into the South Coast, county officials held a press conference to warn the public of a major storm event on the way that was expected to deliver biblical volumes of rain and cause flooding in and below the Thomas Fire burn scar between Montecito and Carpinteria. The storm was forecast to hit sometime Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
County Public Works Deputy Director Tom Fayram presented a map that highlighted the predicted flood zones, which ran down downhill along Montecito, Oak, San Ysidro, and Romero creeks, reaching all the way to the ocean and pooling between Fernald Point to the east and Butterfly Beach to the west. Fayram explained during the media gathering, which was covered by the Santa Barbara Independent and other area news outlets, that the potential for flash floods in the burn area was 10 times greater than a normal year because the Thomas Fire has burned off the top layer of soil that normally acts as a sponge during rainstorms. "[Flooding] is a significant risk to our community," said Fayram, adding that crews were wrapping up weeks of work cleaning out 11 debris basins in the area of concern. "And it isn't just about this storm. It will be about this season and next season."
On the afternoon of Sunday, January 7, the evacuation advisories were announced, broadcast far and wide by the County's Office of Emergency Management via media alerts, emails, website notices, and social media posts. Although Fayram's flood map appeared to predict danger areas that reached all the way from the mountains through Montecito to the ocean, mandatory orders stopped at Highway 192, then turned to voluntary warnings.
The next day, Monday, January 8, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) published its own map that estimated the likelihood of debris flows throughout the Thomas Fire burn scar area. The USGS predicted there was a 60-80 percent chance of mudslides originating directly above Montecito. Sheriff's deputies went door-to-door in the mandatory zone that day, imploring people to leave. A mere 15-20 percent complied, the rest either too fatigued by the recent Thomas Fire evacuations to leave again, or too confident in their ability to weather the storm.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office is the county agency tasked with creating and enforcing evacuation areas. The exact method it uses to draw boundaries, including what information is used, which experts are consulted and when, and so on, was not available for full explanation Friday as the department remains concentrated on search and rescue. Sheriff Bill Brown did say during a press conference Tuesday afternoon that both types of zones were developed based on predictions supplied by meteorologists, Cal Fire and Forest Service personnel, and flood district staff.
"This isn't an exact science in terms of defining where [a mudslide] is going to happen," Brown said. "A lot depends on Mother Nature. This was their best guess estimate of where things were going to occur, and as it turns out, they were exactly right." Brown said it was impossible to predict to "a house or a block or a neighborhood what the impact was going to be."
An incident command spokesperson said Thursday that Brown would offer more insight on the mapping process during that afternoon's press conference. He did not, and he was not available for questions after. Fayram declined to comment on why the mandatory zone stopped at Highway 192 while the flooding map predicted stormwater accumulating south of the line. He referred all questions to Brown, as did all the agency officials contacted for comment.
Authorities say it's impossible to describe what areas of Montecito have been most impacted. The devastation is sweeping. "There's not one general area," said County Fire Captain Dave Zaniboni. "It's spread out. There are no areas worse than others."
A publicly sourced Google map created by citizens curious and concerned about their individual homes and neighborhoods pinpoints where houses have been damaged and destroyed, as well as where bodies have been recovered. It highlights concentrations of devastation south of Highway 192, especially along Montecito Creek. The map utilizes information gleaned from news reports, eyewitnesses accounts, emergency radio chatter, and social media posts. While the Independent cannot verify the absolute accuracy of the map, much of it has been confirmed by corroborating reporting.
The Independent is also in the process of creating its own comprehensive survey of the damage zone. That map-in-process is published here.


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There were a lot of suggestions that were... out there.
On Dec 10, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich
John Kelly is leaving the position after months of internal conflict in the administration.
On Dec 8, 2018 by Samira Sadeque
Which font says I'm resisting AF?
On Oct 12, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
It's the new 'nevertheless, she persisted.'
On Oct 11, 2018 by Kris Seavers
She said Kelly threatened her.
On Aug 12, 2018 by Josh Katzowitz
This is a bonkers response.
On Jul 11, 2018 by Kris Seavers
His remarks were not met kindly online.
On May 11, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich
Was internet mockery the reason he deleted it?
On Apr 13, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich
Scaramucci is not alone.
On Mar 3, 2018 by Josh Katzowitz
'I did something wrong and God punished me, I guess.'
On Mar 1, 2018 by Kris Seavers
Scaramucci wants the man who fired him out.
On Feb 13, 2018 by David Covucci
Things aren't looking good.
On Feb 13, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich
Everyone knows Trump wanted a wall. What this tweet presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
On Jan 18, 2018 by David Covucci
He had plenty to say about Afghan and Nigerian immigrants, too.
On Dec 23, 2017 by Bryan Rolli
He does not look happy.
On Sep 19, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich


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I made a simple example for a Xiao M0 USB MIDI clock sync setup. This can be used to sync external gear to a computer via USB MIDI, but this also works for iOS devices and anything that can act as a USB host for standard MIDI devices. An easy way of syncing stuff to Ableton Link via the free Link to MIDI iOS app for example as well!
Download the code here: https://github.com/little-scale/eurorack/blob/master/XIAO_M0_clock_sync/xiao_m0_clock_example.ino


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I arrived on a morning flight to Cebu on Sunday, two days before the scheduled shoot with the "No Reservations" crew. At the office by 10 a.m., several of my crew had volunteered to come in on a Sunday just to make sure that preparations were going as planned and for any last minute instructions. While I am in Cebu often, I am rarely there on a Sunday, as I usually spend that in Manila with family… so on the drive in from the airport, I was stunned to see several street corners with lechon stands set up for folks to buy some "inasal" for their special Sunday meal. Cebu is well known for its inasal, but given the tough economic times, frankly, I was heartened to see that the Sunday splurge on roast pig was very much alive and well in the city. Even if the rest of the week was made up of dinners with dried fish and instant noodles, those who could afford it, and it seems there are still a lot of those folks, purchased some inasal for Sunday lunch. So after half an hour at the office, I decided to take everyone present for a ride through back streets on our way to one of the epicenters of Cebu lechon, Talisay, a 20-30 minute drive away…
It turned out to be a very smart move. And you will see why over the next couple of posts. About 10-15 minutes in the car, passing lechon stalls, on street corners, we got to the barangay of Punta Princesa, in what used to be the barangay of Labangon. There was a concentration of lechon vendors and other food stalls and the shopping was particularly frenetic at around 11 a.m. We passed this scene and a split second later something told me to shout and have the driver stop the car… I jumped out with a camera in hand and walked back to the food stalls to see what was on offer. Part of me says that there was a great deal of instinct at play when I plotted my menu for "the shoot" weeks ago, and I just wanted to get confirmation that it was fairly authentic soul food for a Cebuano…
I expected the aroma and fat floating in the air from the several lechon vendors hacking away at freshly cooked pigs, but what I was a bit surprised to find were several side salads already made and for sale in small portions. I always assumed these would be made at home, but I guess this is modern fast street food… honest yet convenient. One of the coolest vendors I found in this barangay had a "salad buffet" in a pail lined with banana leaves over ice. The center plastic container (in second photo up top) contained some "bat" or sea cucumber in a vinegar sauce. She also had homemade papaya acharra and banana heart salad.
A wonderful pale reddish brown guso salad in another "compartment" of the buffet.
And a cold unripe langka (jackfruit) salad in a coconut milk and vinegar dressing.
The inasal was chopped to order, with the most frequent amounts requested being a "half-kilo" or "kilo" at PHP350/kilo. The discussion that ensued between buyer and vendor about the best part of the pig to purchase was always lively but always ended with a request for some ribs. After the skin, savoring the ribs has to be the mark of true blue cebuano inasal lover. Forget the meaty thighs… give me some ribs! Thankfully, people all have different preferences and whole pig eventually sells out. And if it doesn't, it's made into paksiw the next day…
Of course, puso (rice wrapped in coconut leaves) in abundance.
The freshest fish grilled over charcoal. And now I was beginning to really understand the way Cebuanos eat. For a sunday meal, a bit of pig/fat/richness/flavor, with rice, and complemented by fresher vinegar based dishes to cut into the fat. If possible, some grilled seafood. And all in all, honest soul food that tasted great, looked good and probably mirrored Cebuano meals for hundreds of years of history… I got back into the car, thrilled I had decided to take this impromptu drive to Talisay, absorbing every little detail I could, hoping this would help in the days ahead.
After a few minutes, we got to the outskirts of Talisay, and I took a photo of this banner announcing the annual lechon/inasal festival that had occurred just a week or two before. Clearly, any town that honors their inasal with a festival, has to be tops on my list.
If there is anyone I would like to drive into the heart of Talisay inasal country on a Sunday noon, it must be Joey of 80breakfasts, an avowed lechon and pork addict, who would likely faint from the pounding of her heart as she laid eyes on these beauties. Guests at the Marketman eyeball in two weeks can really push the envelope by staying overnight on Saturday and having Talisay lechons on Sunday to round out their visit to Cebu! There are several stalls on one street of Talisay, and on offer is the motherload of Cebuano lechons… burnished or lacquered a reddish brown, glistening on their bamboo poles awaiting hungry diners or folks picking up whole pigs for their Sunday meals…
I was amused to catch this woman holding onto the pig's ears while it was de-bamboo-polated. I always thought the ears were rather brittle at that point but apparently not.
Some skewered and fried/roasted? pig's intestines on a stick.
Broiled kamote with a brilliant tinge of purple and other starches of choice should you choose not to have puso or rice.
Kasing-kasing or skewered and grilled pig hearts.
Beautifully roasted native chickens, also de-bamboo-polated.
Marketman in white pants checking out the salads and hawking some of the brilliant grilled food on offer… not to mention the enormous vat of dinuguan or dugo-dugo in the foreground of the photo…
A visually stunning guso salad with the palest of hues.
Another "bat" or sea cucumber salad drowning in onions and vinegar.
A luscious squid and fellow sea dweller over the coals.
And from an abulant vendor a whiff of my lola… a huge bilao filled with homemade consilva or pinasugbu… fried or baked banana slices drowned in sticky caramelized sugar. This was definitely a sign from lola that she was watching from above, and would provide otherworldly intervention, if necessary, for the success of the upcoming adventure. I kid you not. Also in the bilao were some deliciously thin and light fried kamote chips. I bought several packages of each to snack on in the days ahead.
But the main event of lunch had to be the lechon, and we opted to eat at the largest vendor, Mila's, on the recommendation of a local resident. We ordered several kilos of lechon and most of the salads plus dinuguan. It was served in a grungy interior room that would make most folks worried about hygeine shiver, but the food was utterly delicious.
The skin was good, but since it was at least one or two hours old, not as crisp as I was hoping to have when the "No Reservations" crew showed up in a couple of days. The flavor, however, was incredible, and every piece of meat was infused with the stuffing/spices. The total cost of this incredible meal was less than PHP200 per person, and well fed, we were now ready to take on the incredible task of preparing pigs for the avowed roast pig lover himself… Anthony Bourdain. :)


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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has been slammed for "failing miserably" over perceived mismanagement of waste collection services during the summer months.
Councillors from the local authority say brown bin collections have been particularly badly affected in July and August, with residents asking why their bins remain unemptied for as long as six weeks.
Council officers stressed that the issues were down to staff shortages and an increase in vehicle breakdowns.
Acting Director of Neighbourhood Services, Johnny McBride said a "catch-up plan" was implemented in early August by redeploying their cleansing and maintenance staff and offering overtime to refuse collection employees.
The council director also explained that the level of people in the district for a staycation was not anticipated and measures would be taken into consideration in future planning.
However, Sinn Fein and Crotlieve councillor, Michael Ruane, refuted the director's claims, saying that additional services were not made available.
He said: "I think we have failed over the summer months in relation to what we are doing out in the ground and the service that we are providing, it just wasn't there.
"I spoke to [council officers] prior to the July fortnight and the time leading up to it. It was obvious that we were heading for a good spell of weather and that would bring numerous people to staycation here.
"The towns were already packed and we were not offering a service and I cannot accept that we offered extra resources over that period to deal with it because we didn't.
"I am out on the ground and I do see what is going on and our staff that are there. Our staff are trying their best to cope with the workload that they have.
"They actually had less resources over the [summer] period to try and deal with what was happening.
"We failed the people that we represent, there's no question about that and I think as a council we need to get our act together.
"I have been a councillor for over 20 years and I've never seen [bin collection] as bad. I am continuously receiving phone calls about missed bins and unfortunately it's regularly from the same person.
"We are not offering the service that the residents deserve out there and it isn't good enough.
"It shouldn't be the case as a party that we needed to speak with the chief executive to raise our concerns in relation to neighbourhood services, but there was no other option.
"We need to learn from these mistakes and I accept that the pandemic played a role this year but that doesn't excuse the lack of services we've offered this year."
Ulster Unionist councillor, David Taylor agreed, saying the issues were part of "bigger fundamental problems" within the council.
He said: "I've had a resident on the phone with me this week who told me that he hasn't had his brown bin collected since the start of July and at this time of year that isn't good enough.
"I can make phone calls and send as many emails as possible for any constituency issue that's raised, but we need to get to the crux of the problem.
"We need to address staffing and vehicular capacity. I think both of those issues need to be looked at very carefully.
"You try to provide our ratepayers in our district with reassurance that these problems will soon be addressed, but I think now people are becoming exacerbated with some of the issues that we're dealing with."
Mr McBride said he has listened to the members' concerns and "couldn't disagree" with their assessment
"In terms of my own position, I don't disagree with the views of the elected members," said Mr McBride.
"We have not provided the level of services that you expect or the general public expect.
"There are basics that we're not doing right and my priority over the last couple of weeks and going forward is trying to fix those basics."


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Piercing the Corporate Veil, for Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses, and Family Businesses
What is "piercing the corporate veil" and why should small businesses be concerned about it? Veil piercing is a legal construct that could mean trouble for small business owners who incorporated but did not know how to protect themselves from personal liability for the actions, failure to act, the products made, distributed, or sold by their company, or their company debts. Small businesses that are closely-held corporations are most at risk for having the corporate veil pierced.
Find out how you need to manage your corporation to prevent the possibility that plaintiffs could pierce the corporate veil and hold the owners or shareholders individually and personally liable. This article is from the office of a noted Philadelphia appeals attorney.
What Does Piercing the Corporate Veil Mean?
Courts have the power to put aside corporate limited liability and hold a corporation's shareholders or directors personally liable for the corporation's actions or debts.
The law regarding veil-piercing varies by state, but as a general principle, there is a strong presumption against piercing the corporate veil. One benefit of incorporating is that it confers limited liability upon the directors and owners for the actions or debts of the corporation, which as a matter of public policy encourages investment, innovation, liquidity, and diversification. To further these policy goals, courts will only allow veil-piercing when there has been serious misconduct on the part of the corporation.
What are the red flags that may warrant veil-piercing?
- Intermingling personal and corporate funds or other assets;
- Undercapitalization at the time of incorporation;
- Excessive control of the corporation by one shareholder or director who is using the corporation as its alter ego;
- Evidence that a director or shareholder used the corporation as their agent to conduct individual business;
- Evidence that a director or shareholder used the corporation to perpetrate fraud, and the corporation committed actual fraud;
- A parent company has multiple subsidiary companies, however, they all have the same directors and shareholders, showing that the parent company used the subsidiaries as agents and they were not independent.
These factors are often accompanied by a failure to follow corporate formalities, indicating the fraudulent creation of a corporation in order to escape individual liability.
If there is fraud, wrongdoing, or injustice done to third parties by a corporation, those third parties will ask the court to consider the aforementioned factors in their request to hold individual owners or directors liable for their damages. Examples of such fraud, wrongdoing, or injustice are:
- Corporation X has debts and closes. The owners of X incorporate as corporation Y and transfer X's assets to Y in an attempt to escape paying those debts;
- Corporation X has a money judgment against it, and transfers its assets to a parent company in order to hinder, delay, or avoid paying the money judgment;
- A subsidiary of Corporation X made, distributed, or sold a defective product, is subject to a money judgment, and the parent company closes the subsidiary in an attempt to hinder, delay, or avoid paying.
Why Are Small Businesses More at Risk for Veil-Piercing?
An incorporated business has a separate and distinct identity from that of its owners. Many entrepreneurs and family businesses incorporate to facilitate commercial ventures and to shield themselves from personal liability for corporate actions and debts. However, the corporate structure – the "veil" – is not always enough to avoid personal liability when it is merely a shell that can be "pierced" by plaintiffs.
Entrepreneurs and families owning closely-held corporations are less likely to follow the formalities of running a corporation and more likely to use personal bank accounts and mingle personal and business assets and funds. Historically, smaller, family-owned businesses tend to be less meticulous in maintaining the corporate records, often not purposefully but due to lack of resources and staff, and perhaps knowledge.
Owners of a small corporation are also more likely to commingle assets, for example, pay a personal mortgage with a check from the corporate account.
How to Minimize the Possibility of Your Corporate Veil Being Pierced
These are the steps that entrepreneurs and small businesses can take when incorporating to preserve the distinctiveness of the corporate identity from that of its owners and directors:
- At the time of incorporation, the company must have its own bank account and EIN;
- The corporation must be sufficiently capitalized to stand on its own;
- Personal and corporate assets must not be mixed;
- The company must comply with all corporate formalities such as drafting and following by-laws, maintaining stock ledgers, holding initial and annual meetings of the board of directors, and take notes (minutes) of those meetings;
- The corporation must keep records of that compliance;
- The corporation must file its annual report;
- All business activity must be documented and records kept;
- Parties doing business with the company should know that it is incorporated.
Preserve your protection from personal liability for corporate debts and actions by following these steps, and you will not have to be concerned with veil-piercing.
About the Author
Veronica Baxter is a legal assistant and blogger living and working in the great city of Philadelphia. She frequently works with Todd Mosser, Esq., a criminal appeals lawyer in Pittsburgh.


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Lenovo K3 Note is the latest rage. The company managed to sell almost 50,000 units in first flash sale in just 5 seconds, causing widespread resentment among buyers who couldn't reserve a unit after weeks of waiting. If you are still in line to buy it, here are some popular questions and their answers.
Lenovo K3 Note Quick Specs
- Display Size: 5.5 Inch IPS LCD Display with 1920 x 1080p HD Resolution
- Processor: 1.7 GHz MT6752 big.LITTLE octa core SoC
- Software Version: Android 5.0 Lollipop based Vibe UI
- Camera: 13 MP rear OV13850 PureCell sensor, large 1/3.06" sensor size, 5 element lens with F2.0 aperture, Dual LED flash, 1080p @30fps videos
- Secondary Camera: 5 MP
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: up to 32 GB MicroSD support
- Battery: 3000 mAh, Removable
- Connectivity: 3G/4G LTE, HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS, Dual SIM
Question – Does Lenovo K3 Note have Corning Gorilla Glass Protection?
Answer – No, Gorilla Glass 3 is not present.
Question – What is the SAR value of the device?
Answer- SAR Value at the Head is 1.590 W/Kg, At the Body it is 0.688 W/Kg.
Question – Should I avoid it because of high SAR rating?
Answer – SAR value considers only thermal effects of radiations and specifies the maximum thermal radiation effect recorded. It does not tell much about how much it will emit in normal day to day usage. Maximum value is with in permissible limits, but if you spend hours talking on your phone, you can look for a low SAR rating phone.
Question – How is the Display on K3 Note?
Answer – The full HD IPS LCD panel is sharp and vivid. Outdoor visibility is not great, but it is not bad either. Overall, we like the display on Lenovo K3 Notes, especially for an under 10k price tag.
Question – How is the Design and Build Quality?
Answer – Design, is similar to Lenovo A7000. Rather, it is same as Lenovo A7000. You can even swap accessories between the two. The soft touch plastic back, good hardware button feedback and notably good loudspeaker placement on the back are all traits it carries from its predecessor. The design isn't stunning or glamorous, but we consider it far better than other phones we come across in this budget.
Question – Navigation keys are on screen or capacitive buttons?
Answer – There are three capacitive keys lining the display and they are not backlit. You will have to rely on
Question – Is there any heating issue in K3 Note?
Answer – We haven't experienced any abnormal heating in Lenovo K3 Note so far.
Question – What comes inside the Box?
Answer – Charger, USB cable, Screen protector and Airtel 4G SIM, which existing Airtel users can use for 4G.
Question – What size SIM card is supported?
Answer – Two Micro SIM Cards are supported. One SIM supports 4G LTE.
Question – Does it have LED notification light?
Answer – Yes, LED notification light is present
Question – How much is Free Storage?
Answer – Out of 16 GB, around 10 GB is available at user end. You can choose SD card as external storage
Question – Does it support USB OTG?
Answer – Yes, USB OTG is supported.
Question – How much is free RAM on first boot?
Answer – Out of 2 GB, 1.4 GB RAM is available on first boot.
Question – How is the Camera Quality?
Answer – The 13 MP rear camera is an improvement over Lenovo A7000. It can click more detailed shots, but overall quality isn't a massive improvement. The dynamic range could have been better and HDR performance needs improvement too. Overall the camera is good in this price but not perfect. The front 5 MP camera on the other hand is great for selfies.
Question – How is the performance ? How much did it score on Antutu and Nenamarks?
Answer – Performance is smooth and the Lenovo K3 Note can handle high end gaming without any lag or frame drops. In day to day usage, it is blazing fast. On Antutu the phone scored 44,890 and on Nenamarks 2 it scored 60.2 fps.
Question – How is the device software?
Answer – Software is Android 5.0 Lollipop based Lenovo Vibe 2.0 UI. There is no app drawer by default and if you have prior experience with Lenovo phones, you will find yourself in familiar territory. Whether you like it or not will be a matter of personal taste. You can install third party launchers too.
Question – How many sensors does Lenovo K3 Note have?
Answer – K3 Note includes Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass sensor.
Question – How loud is Loudspeaker?
Answer – loudspeaker is very loud. It is present on the rear side and thus sound can get muffled when the phone is resting on its back, but sice it is placed towards the top, it won't get blocked when you are holding the phone in your hands.
Question – Can Lenovo K3 Note Play Full HD 1080p Videos?
Answer – Yes, the handset can play Full HD 1080p and HD 720p videos.
Question – How is the battery backup?
Answer – Lenovo K3 Note seems to be holding well even with full HD resolution. we will spend some more days with the device and update you regarding the battery backup.
Lenovo K3 Note India Hands on Quick Review, First Impressions [Video]
Lenovo K3 Note is an easy recommendation for us under 10,000 INR. Weighing all pros and cons, it is a good buy if you are looking for a smartphone in this budget.


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I am trying to design a single seat fighter capable of achieving (or getting close to) hypersonic velocities at high altitude. In this universe I am assuming compact fusion is a common technology. The aircraft would use some manner of compact inertial aneutronic fusion generator to create heat and electricity for the craft, an intake system would direct compressed air around a heat exchanger like a high intensity electric arc (or the reactor walls itself) superheating it and expel it out the back. A magnetic duct system would be used to direct the exhaust so that no plasma would come in contact with the aircraft itself.
I am by no means a physicist or aerospace engineer so I would appreciate it if some could let me know if this would actually work and achieve any kind of advantage over conventional fossil fueled aircraft.


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Daryl brought his new float plane out the other day to fine tune the engine. Pretty slick looking.
Notice: The EFR will be closed Saturday, 02/03/2018 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for the exclusive use of the Cal Poly Aero Department.
Here are some pictures Mike Rittenhouse took at the field on July 3, 2012. The pictures are also in our Recently Seen Gallery. Thanks Mike!
Miscellaneous pictures and videos from July 3, 2012. Daryl's Astro Hog, Mike's U-Can-Do and Steve starting his U-Can-Do. Watch below or go to our video page. [jwplayer mediaid="801″]
Rick Johnston posted the results for the June #1 ALES contest; Name % 1 Rick 100.00% 2 Richard 84.94% 3 Perry 83.04% 4 Thor 78.91% 5 Wade 71.05% 6 Paul … Continue reading
Of all the days to show up at the field without my camera. I caught what I could on my cell phone. One of the members had a real nice AeroWorks 100cc Extra 260 with a Desert Aircraft 100cc horizontally … Continue reading
Here's a link to an article about LiPo batteries on the rcgroups.com website; "Complete Guide to Lithium Polymer Batteries and LiPo Failure Reports"
Click here to visit the SloFlyers website from October 2001. You may have to wait a little bit for it to upload.
A new link has been added to the Current Weather page for wind data. The site Windfinder.com has historical wind data and forecast for our area.
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Daryl brought his new float plane out the other day to fine tune the engine. Pretty slick looking.
I added a Photo tab to the menu and uploaded a few pictures to see if it would work correctly.


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Enjoy sightseeing safely, carrying those pocketable leaflets with you. They include useful information to prevent a fall.
Safe Walking
in Winter.
Learn tips on the ways of walking safely on snowy roads, which protect you from a fall.
You should be alert against a fall at slippery locations.
Walking Behavior Most Likely to Result in a Fall
Pay attention to avoid such ways of walking on snowy roads.
Winter Clothing
Smart winter clothing will protect you from injuries in case of a fall.


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They are a set of conditions for pressure and temperature.
I assume that you want to know the difference between STP and NTP.
Both STP and NTP are a set of conditions that establish working temperature and pressure.
STP, or Standard Temperature and Pressure, conditions correspond to a temperature of
NTP, or Normal Temperature and Pressure, conditions correspond to a temperature of
A pressure of 1 atm is equivalent to 101.325 kPa.
This means that these two sets of conditions differ by
- Temperature - STP is
#0^@"C"# and NTP is#20^@"C"# - Pressure - STP is 100 kPa and NTP is 101.325 kPa
When it comes to idel gases, these two conditions also differ in the volume occupies by 1 mole of gas - this is called the molar volume of a gas.
To show why that is, use the ideal gas law equation
- At STP conditions
This tells you that 1 mole of any ideal gas will occupy exactly
- At NTP conditions
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Someone's negligent actions can cause great harm to others. Severe injuries, not being able to work, and uncertainty about the future are intense weights that the injured party may be experiencing. While there can be a long road ahead to recovery, there are actions the injured party can take. If this has happened to you, you're not alone. You can seek justice with the Clinton, MS personal injury lawyers from Pittman Roberts & Welsh, PLLC.
The Benefits of Having a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you're seeking compensation for injuries and losses, you want someone on your side looking out for your best interests. A personal injury lawyer will fight for your compensation to cover the full losses you've suffered. This includes economic and noneconomic damages.
Economic damages are your financial losses. Medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and any other type of financial loss that affected you as a result of the injury are all included in economic damages. Your attorney will review your bills, days of missed work, and the estimated time you'll need to recover to properly calculate this part of your compensation.
Your noneconomic damages are the emotional consequences of the accident. Pain and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress are considered noneconomic. We will take these into account when assessing what the accident has cost you.
When an accident occurs, your insurance company may reach out to you for a statement and will use this information to make you a settlement offer. However, they may not have the full facts of your injuries and the settlement may not reflect the compensation you deserve. You may want to accept the settlement so you can move on, but later find that your injuries require more medical care than what's included in your settlement.
Remember, the insurance company is protecting their best interests first. This means that their bottom line is saving as much money as possible. Having an attorney at your side is the best way to fight for your future.
If an insurance adjuster does reach out to you, it's important to not make a statement about your injuries or how you're feeling. They can use this information against you. For example, if you say you're feeling better, or okay, which is a typical response when asked how you're doing, this could be used against you when you're seeking compensation for your injuries. They could claim your injuries aren't as bad as you say they are.
Your lawyer can help you communicate with the insurance company or companies. We'll make sure they get the information they need and then we can start fighting for you.
Providing Our Expertise in a Variety of Personal Injury Cases
If you're wondering about the types of legal matters the attorneys at Pittman Roberts & Welsh, PLLC handle, you'll find that we deal with many types of personal injury areas.
Car Accidents
When drivers don't follow traffic laws or stay focused on the task at hand, they can lose control of their vehicle and cause accidents. Car crashes can quickly become deadly. In a recent crash, a driver was speeding away from the police after being pulled over. The driver ran a red light and caused a collision. The driver lost their life, one was critically injured, and two others sustained injuries.
If you've been injured in a car wreck, a Clinton, MS car accident lawyer from our firm will help you get the compensation you deserve. We'll show how the other driver acted negligently and how their actions caused your accident.
Truck Accidents
A truck transporting goods can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. If this vehicle is involved in an accident, the occupants in other regular-sized vehicles are at risk of serious injuries. Sometimes, these injuries can have permanent consequences. If the injuries prevent you from returning to work, they are considered catastrophic. Paralysis, loss of limb, and brain trauma are a few examples.
Getting the recovery you need for these injuries will require the help of an experienced Clinton, MS truck accident lawyer. We'll look into the wages you would have made had you been able to continue to work, the costs of medical care, and what you'll need to continue that care in the future. You'll be able to rest assured that you will be able to cover your financial losses.
Medical Malpractice
If a doctor failed to correctly diagnose you or their treatment caused your injuries to worsen, you may have grounds for a claim. These matters can be incredibly complex. Your Clinton, MS medical malpractice lawyer will help you follow the proper legal procedures.
For example, in Mississippi, the defendant needs to be given 60 days written notice before any legal action is taken. With representation on your side, you'll know that there won't be any technical or filing errors that could jeopardize your future.
Nursing Home Abuse
If your loved one has been harmed in their nursing home, our Clinton, MS nursing home abuse lawyer can help you fight for them. Abusive nursing homes can cause physical injuries that put your loved one at risk. Negligent nursing homes may not have enough people to care for your loved one, which can mean missed medication, malnutrition, and poor hygiene.
With our legal experts on your side, you'll be able to get justice for your loved one. The compensation can help cover any medical treatment needed for them to recover from injuries sustained in the nursing home, as well as mental anguish of what they experienced.
Wrongful Death
If an accident results in the loss of a loved one, you and your family may not know who to turn to. A Clinton, MS wrongful death lawyer can help you get justice for your loved one. This legal action is like the personal injury claim your loved one would have filed had they survived the accident.
We'll hold the negligent party accountable for their actions. Taking legal action may provide some solace to your family in this difficult time.
What to Do After You've Been Injured
While there are different situations where you could need a personal injury lawyer, you may be able to preserve evidence and document the accident right after it happens. This allows you to have important information that your attorney can use to fight for you.
Seek First Aid
After an accident occurs, the first priority is your health. If you've sustained injuries in a vehicle collision, you should call 911 for emergency services. Paramedics can administer first aid and will ask questions to see if you need a hospital. Police will also arrive on the scene and take your statement.
Report the Accident
If you weren't in a vehicle collision or were in a situation where you didn't need to contact the police, you can report the incident to the person in charge. For example, if you slipped and fell in a restaurant because of a spill, then you can make a written report of what happened to document the accident.
Once you file a report, you can record the scene to preserve as much evidence as possible. Taking photographs of damages, the environment, and anything that could show what happened and help your lawyer determine the cause or the accident's severity.
Exchange Information
If another party was involved, exchange information. Get the person's name, ways to contact, and insurance information if necessary. There may also be eyewitnesses to the accident that can corroborate your side of the story. If they are willing to give a statement, you should get their information as well.
Get a Medical Evaluation
After you've done all you can at the scene, it's vital that you get a medical evaluation by your doctor. They'll assess the injuries and start treating you as quickly as possible. Doing this right after the accident will allow you to start recovering and also prevents the injuries from getting worse.
Waiting too long to seek treatment could put your health and compensation at risk. If your injuries worsen, you may need more intense medical care. But because these injuries arose from waiting and not from the incident, you may not be able to recover full compensation for medical expenses.
See your doctor as soon as possible so you can start the recovery process. Your medical records will show that you required care after the accident. This includes treatment you'll need to undergo to heal like taking medication or undergoing surgery or physical therapy. Our lawyers will fight for your compensation to cover these costs.
Once you've taken care of these steps, you can get in touch with a personal injury lawyer so you can start the legal process.
Finding the Right Attorney for You
When you're searching for legal representation, it's important to have someone you can trust. There are some signs to look for that indicate your lawyer will have your best interests at heart.
- Organization. When you first enter a law office, take in the state of the room. If everything is organized and has a place, this will likely carry over to how they'll treat your case. However, noticing disorganization and haphazard files and papers may mean it's time to look elsewhere. You don't want to worry about the misplacement of documents for your case.
- Attitude. Being treated with respect is of the utmost importance. Having a legal representative who listens and takes the time to address your questions and concerns will provide peace of mind when you're working together.
- Honest. Your representation should give you realistic expectations about your claim. Someone who promises results without knowing the details of what you experienced may not be the most trustworthy individual.
- Punctual. Keeping appointments, being on time, and returns phone calls and emails are the signs of an engaged and dedicated attorney. If someone is constantly rescheduling, late, or doesn't get back to you, then you may consider finding different representation.
Whenever you meet with an attorney, it's always important to go with your gut. While something may not clearly indicate you need to look elsewhere, if you don't believe someone is the right person to represent you, then continue your search. It's important for you to have confidence in your representation.
The attorneys at Pittman Roberts & Welsh, PLLC are committed to helping our clients in any way we can. We're ready to answer your questions, go over your case, and determine if taking legal action is a valid option for you. We understand that the legal process can be intimidating, but our experienced lawyers will guide you and be at your side every step of the way.
Protecting Citizens of Clinton, Mississippi
Clinton's history reaches back to 1805, when the city was originally settled. By 1830, Clinton was progressing at a rapid pace, becoming the third-largest city in Mississippi.
The economic success has stayed rooted in Clinton. A city known for its entrepreneurial spirit, strong focus on education, and a blend of modern life while keeping the city history alive, Clinton welcomes all.
Our Clinton, MS personal injury lawyers will stand up for the residents here. We understand how quickly an accident can change someone's life and the hardships that come with recovering from an injury. When you're going through that, you need someone you can trust and can turn to for help when you need it. The attorneys at our law firm are here for you.
We'll do everything we can to get your life back on track. We fiercely advocate for the rights of our clients and will do the same for you. Our lawyers will hold the negligent party accountable for what they did and fight for your compensation to help you recover financially, physically, and emotionally.
Seek Your Legal Options with Pittman Roberts & Welsh, PLLC
Our lawyers have fought for the rights of Mississippi citizens for years. Our experience in personal injury law and dedication to protecting our clients' futures are what drive us to help those who have been wrongfully injured.
While an accident can put your life on hold, our Clinton personal injury lawyers will fight for you to get the compensation you deserve to move past it. Contact our attorneys today to schedule a free case evaluation so we can find the best way for you to move forward.


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Ski Resort Regetovka
Ski Resort Regetovka is situated 18 km (11.3 mi) from the historic UNESCO town of Bardejov in the beautiful surroundings of Nízke Beskydy Mountains. Is easily accessible by car or bus.
Ski slopes are situated on the northeast in altitude 520 - 720 m (1,706 - 2,362 ft) above see level.
Here are five ski lifts with transport capacity 3,600 skiers per hour. Total trail length is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) and 1,400 m (4,593 ft) are artificially snowed. In the center of the ski resort there are two buffets, ski rental, ski storage and ski service. Close to the ski resort a hotel with a capacity of 105 guests as well as a restaurant are available. Accommodation is provided also in the village and further hotels are located near the town of Bardejov or Bardejovske Kúpele.


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The Dark Lands Book 2 Week 1
It begins again. Today is day five of writing the second book. I have to admit that I was a little worried starting the book. I have been working on the plot in my head for the last month and I didn't really like where I was going with it. I seemed stumped in several places and was starting to worry that I had written myself into a corner.
This whole experience is just so new to me. Book one was already the largest story I had ever written and book two picks up right where book one left off. Which of course means that this really large story is just getting huge (huge by my standards not huge by say George R.R Martin's standards). I took notes while editing book one and feel like I have a handle on the story line's arc.
Having a good feel didn't really help. I had several stories that I wasn't sure how I was going to get them where I needed them. One of the problems I was having was the introduction of new characters. The story seemed to be getting too big for its britches. That was the first big decision I made. I eliminated two story lines I was going to put into book two. If I can get them in using one of the main characters I will.
This was a great decision because it seemed like once I made it the jigsaw pieces of book two all began to click into place. I sat down on Tuesday and started writing. I finished 5,000 words this week, meeting my 1,000 words a day goal. Chapter one is done and I have started chapter two. Even more importantly I am really psyched to see where my characters take me this time. I have been thinking about the story pretty much non-stop since I started writing.
One thing I understand more now than ever is why authors take some time off between books. I really haven't. I finished book one in June and have been rewriting it since. I finally had it to a point that I felt comfortable letting people read it. I am now three for three with people liking it. I didn't write total slop, yeah me! I was a little worried about going right into book two. My brain was all over the place on the story but once I started writing that all seemed to calm down. I did give myself a week off in Hawaii, I am sure that helped.
I will continue to write book two while I make changes on book one (from my readers' notes). I want to get as much of book two done during the the summer as I can. I sent book one off to an agent. It is a really good agent and I have no expectations of being picked up. I was just working on the process and hoping that I could get past the first level of submissions. I will use these updates now to mostly talk about book two but I will keep everyone updated on anything that comes up with book one.
I have also decided that I will not be posting excerpts from book two in the blog. I really don't want to give any of the cliffhangers away from book one. I may never be published but I do plan to have this book read, I worked too hard not to. So as the book one gets read by friends, family, strangers, I don't want to ruin any surprises if they decide that they want to read book two. Since everyone who has read it or had it read to them has wanted to read book two, no more excerpts. Cliffhangers are nasty, wait until you see what I planned for book two.


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Governor Scott Walker announces Wisconsin walleye initiative
Governor Scott Walker announced the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative today. The initiative, developed by the Department of Natural Resources, will dramatically increase the number of walleyes in Wisconsin by expanding production at state, private, and tribal fish hatcheries.
The Wisconsin Walleye Initiative includes the following:
• $8.2 million in existing unencumbered bonding authority to expand hatchery capacities.
• $1.8 million for operating costs over the biennium.
• $2 million over the biennium for a competitive grant program for private organizations to expand walleye production and to cover operational costs.
• $160,000 in one-time funds for the UW Extension to continue their work with private aquaculture through the end of Fiscal Year 2014.
• $500,000 annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 to contract with organizations to acquire additional walleye fingerlings.
• $250,000 annually to expand the summer Tribal Youth Program. The program is a state-tribal partnership giving high school-aged tribal youth the opportunity to work on natural resource-related projects.
Under this initiative, production is estimated to increase from 60,000-120,000 large walleye fingerlings to well over 500,000 by 2016.
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Kimmins Contracting
Headquarters: Tampa, Florida
Specialties: Underground utilities, phosphate-mine reclamation, demolition, and concrete/aggregates recycling
Fleet Value: $50 million
Fleet Makeup: 350 units in fleet including 150 heavy earth-movers and 70 Class 7 and 8 trucks
Facilities: One shop, four mechanics trucks, four lube service and fuel trucks
Equipment-Support Staff: 35 total including 32 technicians
Market Range: 100-mile radius around Tampa
As the Kimmins Contracting fleet began to age and catastrophic failures became a monthly event, Fleet Manager Mike O'Brien started looking for solutions.
"I have always been aware of oil analysis, but the company figured it was an added cost that we didn't need," says O'Brien.
Most of the fleet had been replaced in 1997, and most of those machines were still at work in 2001. Repair bills were beginning to demand an investment in failure prevention. O'Brien took bids from vendors for the company's lubricant supply, and the vendors brought about a change in management style.
"Management had been dead set against oil analysis, but the oil companies put presentations together that included sampling and sold them on doing it," says O'Brien. "Within the first year, we were able to prove the various cost savings they promised based on repair cost saved and an extended-drain-interval program."
O'Brien got five quotes from oil distributors. Mobil's price was in the middle of the bunch, and it included oil analysis, support from a lubrication engineer, and extended oil-drain intervals.
"There was a culture change," says O'Brien. "They weren't the least expensive, but Mobil included oil analysis in the price of the oil and seemed to be most knowledgeable, plus the Planned Engineering Service engineer was able to train our technicians.
"Analysis results will tell a story if you read them right."
The Mobil engineer's analysis insights were quickly tested, as Kimmins agreed to add 50 hours to its standard 250-hour oil-change interval.
"And the program was progressive. Eventually we were 100 hours over the 250-hour interval," says O'Brien. "We saved $50,000 to $60,000 in labor, oil and filters used in the first year [of their oil-analysis program, 2001] because we were doing fewer oil changes."
Remarkably, oil analysis has eliminated premature component failures even as oil-change intervals have lengthened and the fleet has continued to age.
"Last year we saved $125,000 on rebuilds that would have been catastrophic engine or transmission failures if we hadn't had analysis results to warn us," says O'Brien.
"Over four years, we have been able to identify a trend in engines and transmissions," he adds. "We can almost predict the hour when we're going to have to pull an engine or transmission, especially in our more common pieces — the Cat or Komatsu equipment.
"We're at 10,000 to 12,000 hours on engines, although we've been out to 14,000 with some," says O'Brien. "Currently, a large portion of our equipment fleet is running with 15,000 to 20,000 hours."
Kimmins has begun to replace some machines since the oil-analysis program began, but they're doing it now because it's the most economical choice for very high-hour machines. Before oil analysis, big investment decisions were often made in reaction to emergencies.
"We were running things to destruction before — we'd have connecting rods bending or breaking and the rod goes through the block," O'Brien remembers. "And we had those kinds of failures once a month.
"In the last three years we haven't had any of that — none."
O'Brien quickly learned to watch for the appearance of sodium in engine oil, indicating the intrusion of coolant, accompanied by rising iron contamination. Or he would receive an alert when copper and iron concentrations began to rise in sync, anticipating bearing failures.
"The whole basis of sampling is wear trends," he says. "When we get a sample that shows high sodium, we immediately get a resample.
"We had a couple Peterbilt transport tractors with Cat 3406E engines in them and the oil-sample results on one came back with high sodium. We started sampling every 2,000 miles [instead of at every oil change, which is standard procedure]. At about 650,000 miles, we'd seen enough high sodium and copper that we decided to tear it down."
A quick look at the worn parts made it clear that they had averted a failure of the rod and main bearings.
"The second truck was a year newer," says O'Brien. "It started to show the same trends at 650,000 miles, so we saved a second failure."
He hastens to mention the savings involved in rebuilding a worn engine, rather than repairing a failed one.
"You could have the cost of a used or new block and no core credit on your busted block, a galled up crankshaft that's not reusable, no core credit on pistons or connecting rods, and you end up paying $8,000 to $10,000 extra for the catastrophic rebuild."
Oil analysis has redefined the economic life of Kimmins' equipment.
"We've gone from repairing failed engines at 8,000 hours to rebuilding worn components in the 12,000- to 14,000-hour period," says O'Brien. Rebuilds are $8,000 to $10,000 cheaper, and they've achieved it along with a 40-percent reduction in cost and labor for preventive maintenance, and by paying very close attention to oil-analysis results.
"In the past, if there was a problem with an engine or transmission, we weren't aware of it until something broke," says O'Brien. "With oil analysis, deciding when to rebuild is almost like reading a book — or like the machine is talking to you."


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The street art class is winding down.
The five week long street art class has hit class number five and number five was so fun, it started out as a lesson on stencils and evolved into a wrapping paper making project. The session ended so well we are adding one more class (a sixth week). Great work everyone!
Everyone really pushed and got their hand dirty.
Detail, an orange snowflake under a gold start, hiding behind a green tree, that was run over by a candy cane. lots of stencilling action going on here.
The Montana water based paints worked great, Thanks the paint yard for the recommendations and paint sales and a big shout out to Sis & Moons making it possible.
Some great color sections popped out of the lesson, everyone was so busy working we didn't find them till I was cleaning up.
The stencils that survived.
40 feet hung to dry.
More stencils, hung flat to dry, they will be tasty and stiff when they dry.
Look for fancy wrapped present under a tree near you.


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On Mother's Day, Motherhood and the maternal bonds that hold families together are honored. This year, we look at our 2 quintessential mother figures working at White Room Studio itself to find out more about the sacrifices they put in to balance between both family and work, as well as how being mothers (of both children and fur-kids) help in their photography work.
Elaine has been a mother for over 9 years now, and she is inseparable from her little jewel of joy – Hillary. We speak to Elaine to find out how being a mother has affected her work at White Room Studio.
How do you juggle between work and motherhood?
I learned to be creative in time management, arranging my work schedules to coincide with my daughter's school hours. We also plan holidays in advance and discovered that holidays become so much more meaningful with creative goals in mind. For example, I've taught Hillary some photography basics, and our overseas trips sometimes centre around little photography projects. This kind of doubles-up the significance of holidays.
Related: COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED AT WHITE ROOM STUDIO (2018 EDITION)
I'm extremely lucky to have the best team in the world doing good work in the studio, which allows me to to spend more time with my 8yo daughter Hillary. I do at times get those heart wrenching calls from her saying she "wants me right now" while I'm busy in the studio, and sometimes I wouldn't see her for 2 days straight due to work schedules and her early sleeping patterns. All the more, we enjoy the best hugs when we can!
How does being a fur-mom help in taking pet portraitures?
Having several dogs and a cat named Bailey in my life, I kind of get an understanding on what goes on in the minds of pets; sometimes just by looking at their eyes!
Dogs get it from the start if you like them or not, and they always respond in a positive manner not just to me but to all our photographers in White Room Studio.
Cats are trickier to understand if you've never owned one before! I learnt to let cats be, and handle them physically in a reassuring manner without risking getting scratched by an anxious cat in the new studio environment. A lot of the time, the camera follows the cat, you can't dictate to them where to sit and stay.
What photography tips does a mom have for other moms?
We have to remember that the time during a photo shoot is not the time to discipline or reprimand our children, no matter how you feel you have to!! For the best results in a photo shoot, it's good advice to withhold scolding just for a while, even if they are being very naughty. Promising them a reward for good behavior at the end of the shoot is a better approach. Also remember that you are being photographed as well, so positive, happy feelings will help to make the photos look warm and relaxed. Another thing I've so often heard from clients is how they were so worried that the photos wouldn't turn out nice as they felt their children didn't perform well during the shoot, and were pleasantly surprised that the photos spoke a different story! That's because our photographers know when and how to capture those spilt seconds of great shots even in the midst of chaos 🙂
So there you have it – Here in White Room Studio, we understand intimately what is required to get that perfect mother-child shot. They care about children and really get them; and so they know exactly what is required to pull off that successful family or pet photography portraiture in our award-winning studio.
If this is what you are looking for, call us at +65 62357037, whatsapp +65 87696003 or email email@example.com to book a photoshoot today! Meanwhile, have a look on our website and facebook page.
You may also browse through our amazing gallery and feel the experience our clients have with White Room Studio.


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The Magician's Nephew
Reason Book was Chosen:
I've never read through the entire Chronicles of Narnia series. It's time to remedy that. I may read some of these to my daughters as part of the reading project.My Thoughts
This book covers the founding of Narnia. It's actually the first book in the chronological order. I'm so glad I didn't read this first as the since of discovery later on makes the earlier books much more magical. Here we have Digory and Polly using rings held by Digory's uncle Andrew Ketterley to access another world. There, they awaken a witch, see the founding of Narnia, and have a task to complete for Aslan. This one provides further context for the world of Narnia.
Something that surprised me was that I vividly remembered the first few chapters of this book but nothing afterwards. I have either read or heard the first few chapters, but I couldn't picture where or when. It was an interesting experience because I don't recall ever having started this book, but apparently I had. It was also interesting how I could still see the images in my head as I read having no idea when I first read or heard it.


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Appreciated Stock Gifts Can Reduce Giver's Taxes
On March 23 of this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was at about 18,600. It recently topped 30,000 for the first time. That means a lot of Americans are sitting on stock that has appreciated significantly in value. If that's you: congratulations. However, what you do next could determine whether you will fully realize all that accumulated value.
One of the best ways to get the most out of appreciated stock is to give it away. Why? Because if you sell the stock, you will have to pay a 20 percent capital gains tax on any appreciated value. But if you give away that stock to a qualified non-profit ministry, you could be able to deduct the full value of the stock.
So, to use a simple example. Imagine you purchased stock worth $5000. The stock appreciates in value to $10,000. Your gain is $5000. If you sell that stock, you will have to pay $1000 in taxes on that gain. You will be able to give away only $9000, because Uncle Sam got 20 percent of the appreciated value. So the ministry you want to support gets less money, and your tax deduction is smaller, too. (I should reiterate that this a SIMPLE example. Everyone's tax situation is different, and you should consult your tax professional before making a significant financial move.)
However, if you give away the appreciated stock, you can take the full $10,000 as a deduction, and you avoid paying the $1000 capital gains tax. The ministry you want to support gets more money, and you get a greater tax benefit.
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Does this sound too good to be true? It's not. Donating stock directly to charity is time-tested and fully recognized as legitimate by the law. Still, it is widely used. According to a 2016 study by Fidelity Charitable, 80 percent of donors own appreciated assets, such as stocks, mutual funds or bonds, but only 21 percent of those donors have contributed these types of assets to charity.
Here are a few more tips to keep in mind:
- Again, please consult your tax professional before making a donation. The donation of appreciated stock is helpful only for those who itemize, and the new tax law has significantly reduced the number of people who do.
- I have used the language "appreciated stock," but other appreciated assets, such as restricted stock, bit coin, art, or real estate might also qualify.
Most reputable Christian ministries of any significant size have had the experience of receiving gifts of appreciated stock. Most of them have accounts with organizations such as Stock Donator that allow donors to make contributions online.
With the stock markets at record highs, and with the COVID crisis highlighting the important work that non-profits do in this country, now might be a good time to consider this way of maximizing your year-end giving.


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Sunday Insights: Docent John D'Arcangelo on Giant Steps: Artists and the 1960s
Sunday, October 21, 2018
2:30 pm EDT
FREE with museum admission
FREE for Members
1905 Building, North Galleries
Join us for Sunday Insights, where community members relate their work and experience to the art on view. Docent John D'Arcangelo will regale visitors with tales from the New York arts scene, including stories of artists whose works are featured in Giant Steps: Artists and the 1960s.
About the Speaker
John D'Arcangelo is a Buffalo native and has been a docent at the Albright-Knox since 2015. He is a former art educator and costume designer. In his many reincarnations, he studied in Italy; lived in Paris for ten years; worked with Robert Wilson and Philip Glass; and is the cousin of Allan D'Arcangelo, whose work is on view in Giant Steps: Artists and the 1960s. He is passionate about being a docent and is an enthusiastic supporter of the Albright-Knox, its mission, and place in the world.


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1 کارشناسی ارشد مدیریت فناوری، دانشکده علوم و فنون نوین، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
2 استادیار گروه مدیریت صنعتی، دانشکده مدیریت، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
3 استادیار گروه انرژی های نو و محیط زیست، دانشکده علوم و فنون نوین، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
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نویسندگان [English]
Creating platforms for knowledge, in addition to providing economic value for enterprises, leading to economic and technical growth of community. Since delivering a product to market can guarantee success and survival of the organization, commercialization has been as a vital factor. For this purpose high technology industries such as ICT need to use of technological cooperations. The aim of this study is the Analysis of technological collaborations strategies for commercialization of research achievements in the Institute of Communications and Information Technology. For this purpose, cooperation strategies, commercialization strategies and technological factors affecting technological collaboration strategies were extrexted of literature. In the next step, commonalities of the two areas were determined according to experts and research framework was presented. Then, strategies and factors affecting commercialization were prioritized independently and high-priority strategies and critical factors were extracted, because we need to reduct the factors for FANP analysis in order to reduction of questions and finding of critical factors. The tools of data gathering were 3 questionnaire and those completed by 21 experts of mentioned institute. In the next step regarding the overlap between factors, fuzzy network analysis process (FANP) was used to prioritize strategies for technological cooperation in the commercialization of research achievements. The experts are all researchers of mentioned institute in the field of research and commertialization. The results showed that strategies such as networking, collaborative research and development, and technical and scientific personnel have the highest priority in the Institute of Communications and Information Technology. The results can be used for other similar public research centers both in terms of procedure and practice.
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The Mouse Calibration example demonstrates how to write a simple program using the mechanisms provided by the QWSMouseHandler class to calibrate the mouse handler in Qt for Embedded Linux.
Calibration is the process of mapping between physical (i.e. device) coordinates and logical coordinates.
The example consists of two classes in addition to the main program:
First we will review the main program, then we will take a look at the Calibration class. The ScribbleWidget class is only a help tool in this context, and will not be covered here.
The program starts by presenting a message box informing the user of what is going to happen:
int main(int argc, char **argv) { QApplication app(argc, argv, QApplication::GuiServer); if (!QWSServer::mouseHandler()) qFatal("No mouse handler installed"); { QMessageBox message; message.setText("
Please press once at each of the marks " "shown in the next screen.
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This messagebox will timout after 10 seconds " "if you are unable to close it.
"); QTimer::singleShot(10 * 1000, &message, SLOT(accept())); message.exec(); }
The QMessageBox class provides a modal dialog with a range of different messages, roughly arranged along two axes: severity and complexity. The message box has a different icon for each of the severity levels, but the icon must be specified explicitly. In our case we use the default QMessageBox::NoIcon value. In addition we use the default complexity, i.e. a message box showing the given text and an OK button.
At this stage in the program, the mouse could be completely uncalibrated, making the user unable to press the OK button. For that reason we use the static QTimer::singleShot() function to make the message box disappear after 10 seconds. The QTimer class provides repetitive and single-shot timers: The single shot function calls the given slot after the specified interval.
Calibration cal;
Next, we create an instance of the Calibration class which is a dialog widget retrieving the required sample coordinates: The dialog sequentially presents five marks for the user to press, storing the device coordinates for the mouse press events.
{ QMessageBox message; message.setText("
The next screen will let you test the calibration " "by drawing into a widget.

This program will " "automatically close after 20 seconds.
"); QTimer::singleShot(10 * 1000, &message, SLOT(accept())); message.exec(); } ScribbleWidget scribble; scribble.showMaximized(); scribble.show(); app.setActiveWindow(&scribble); QTimer::singleShot(20 * 1000, &app, SLOT(quit())); return app.exec(); }
When the calibration dialog returns, we let the user test the new mouse settings by drawing onto a ScribbleWidget object. Since the mouse still can be uncalibrated, we continue to use the QMessageBox and QTimer classes to inform the user about the program's progress.
An improved calibration tool would let the user choose between accepting the new calibration, reverting to the old one, and restarting the calibration.
The Calibration class inherits from QDialog and is responsible for retrieving the device coordinates from the user.
class Calibration : public QDialog { public: Calibration(); ~Calibration(); int exec(); protected: void paintEvent(QPaintEvent*); void mouseReleaseEvent(QMouseEvent*); void accept(); private: QWSPointerCalibrationData data; int pressCount; };
We reimplement QDialog's exec() and accept() slots, and QWidget's paintEvent() and mouseReleaseEvent() functions.
In addition, we declare a couple of private variables, data and pressCount, holding the Calibration object's number of mouse press events and current calibration data. The pressCount variable is a convenience variable, while the data is a QWSPointerCalibrationData object (storing the physical and logical coordinates) that is passed to the mouse handler. The QWSPointerCalibrationData class is simply a container for calibration data.
In the constructor we first ensure that the Calibration dialog fills up the entire screen, has focus and will receive mouse events (the latter by making the dialog modal):
Calibration::Calibration() { QRect desktop = QApplication::desktop()->geometry(); desktop.moveTo(QPoint(0, 0)); setGeometry(desktop); setFocusPolicy(Qt::StrongFocus); setFocus(); setModal(true);
Then we initialize the screenPoints array:
int width = qt_screen->deviceWidth(); int height = qt_screen->deviceHeight(); int dx = width / 10; int dy = height / 10; QPoint *points = data.screenPoints; points[QWSPointerCalibrationData::TopLeft] = QPoint(dx, dy); points[QWSPointerCalibrationData::BottomLeft] = QPoint(dx, height - dy); points[QWSPointerCalibrationData::BottomRight] = QPoint(width - dx, height - dy); points[QWSPointerCalibrationData::TopRight] = QPoint(width - dx, dy); points[QWSPointerCalibrationData::Center] = QPoint(width / 2, height / 2);
In order to specify the calibration, the screenPoints array must contain the screen coordinates for the logical positions represented by the QWSPointerCalibrationData::Location enum (e.g. QWSPointerCalibrationData::TopLeft). Since non-linearity is expected to increase on the edge of the screen, all points are kept 10 percent within the screen. The qt_screen pointer is a reference to the screen device. There can only be one screen device per application.
pressCount = 0; }
Finally, we initialize the variable which keeps track of the number of mouse press events we have received.
Calibration::~Calibration() { }
The destructor is trivial.
int Calibration::exec() { QWSServer::mouseHandler()->clearCalibration(); grabMouse(); activateWindow(); int ret = QDialog::exec(); releaseMouse(); return ret; }
The reimplementation of the QDialog::exec() slot is called from the main program.
First we clear the current calibration making the following mouse event delivered in raw device coordinates. Then we call the QWidget::grabMouse() function to make sure no mouse events are lost, and the QWidget::activateWindow() function to make the top-level widget containing this dialog, the active window. When the call to the QDialog::exec() base function returns, we call QWidget::releaseMouse() to release the mouse grab before the function returns.
void Calibration::paintEvent(QPaintEvent*) { QPainter p(this); p.fillRect(rect(), Qt::white); QPoint point = data.screenPoints[pressCount]; // Map to logical coordinates in case the screen is transformed QSize screenSize(qt_screen->deviceWidth(), qt_screen->deviceHeight()); point = qt_screen->mapFromDevice(point, screenSize); p.fillRect(point.x() - 6, point.y() - 1, 13, 3, Qt::black); p.fillRect(point.x() - 1, point.y() - 6, 3, 13, Qt::black); }
The QWidget::paintEvent() function is reimplemented to receive the widget's paint events. A paint event is a request to repaint all or parts of the widget. It can happen as a result of QWidget::repaint() or QWidget::update(), or because the widget was obscured and has now been uncovered, or for many other reasons. In our reimplementation of the function we simply draw a cross at the next point the user should press.
void Calibration::mouseReleaseEvent(QMouseEvent *event) { // Map from device coordinates in case the screen is transformed QSize screenSize(qt_screen->width(), qt_screen->height()); QPoint p = qt_screen->mapToDevice(event->pos(), screenSize); data.devPoints[pressCount] = p; if (++pressCount < 5) repaint(); else accept(); }
We then reimplement the QWidget::mouseReleaseEvent() function to receive the widget's move events, using the QMouseEvent object passed as parameter to find the coordinates the user pressed, and update the QWSPointerCalibrationData::devPoints array.
In order to complete the mapping between logical and physical coordinates, the devPoints array must contain the raw device coordinates for the logical positions represented by the QWSPointerCalibrationData::Location enum (e.g. QWSPointerCalibrationData::TopLeft)
We continue by drawing the next cross, or close the dialog by calling the QDialog::accept() slot if we have collected all the required coordinate samples.
void Calibration::accept() { Q_ASSERT(pressCount == 5); QWSServer::mouseHandler()->calibrate(&data); QDialog::accept(); }
Our reimplementation of the QDialog::accept() slot simply activate the new calibration data using the QWSMouseHandler::calibrate() function. We also use the Q_ASSERT() macro to ensure that the number of required samples are present.