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Mjolnir (part 3) or, A Lesson in Sticking With the Plan
As the title says, things didn't go exactly as planned with the hammer the past couple days. I tried my best but it just didn't work out as I imagined. Here's what happened. Best pull up a chair and get some popcorn. It started … Continue reading
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Mjolnir (part 2)
After finishing up the leg vise, I had a little bit of time leftover and decided to get cracking on Mjolnir (yeah, it thinks a lot of itself!). I finalized the design and drew it on the handle. It has … Continue reading
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Mjolnir (part 1)
At long last I have begun construction of my first mallet! I've been seeing all these great pounders, thumpers, whackers, and smackers that everyone has been displaying on the internet and on TV shows and finally could take no more of the bounce-back prone … Continue reading
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NEW YORK: Business Wire is introducing NewsTrak Compass, an online news-monitoring service. Launching this week, BW developed the service through a partnership with Delahaye, the communications analysis division of Medialink Worldwide.
Subscribers can track companies and media trends by keywords. NewsTrak Compass, though, is not a search engine like Google. "It's a unique web-site for each user," explained Gregg Castano, SVP for global sales at BW.
Subscribers can set up an account through BW with keywords about a company. When information is found involving those keywords, the information is added to the website each subscriber is given. The websites are run in real time, Castano said, so information is available on demand. Keywords can be changed or added through a phone call to BW.
An annual subscription to NewsTrak Compass is $11,400 up-front. BW is offering a six-month subscription of $6,600 for a limited time.
NewsTrak Compass can search more than 6,000 internet news and information sites.
"A key factor is that this is very, very state-of-the-art," Michael Lissauer, BW's SVP, said the week before NewsTrak Compass' launch. "And from the research we've done, we know PR people are looking for media intelligence, above a clipping service."

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Many jurisdictions require not for profit corporations to register before fundraising in the jurisdiction. One important element is the registered address of the corporation, and whether it has an office in the jurisdiction. A legitimate address is important for such registration.
In the first half of 2015, the Tennessee Department of State, Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming filed several lawsuits against non-profit organizations doing business in Tennessee. Each non-profit solicited contributions in Tennessee without registering with the Division, as required by Tennessee's Charitable Solicitations Act. Under the Act, non-profits which solicit funds must register on forms provided by the Division. The article outlines the requirements for registration as well as the penalties for not registering. The registration requires disclosure of an extensive list of information, including tax status number, address, financial statements, names and addresses of directors and officers, corporate address etc.
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- Non profit organizations should determine whether they have to register in the jurisdiction they are conducting business in. Failure to do so may attract charges and fines.
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From crisp white to rustic interiors, bring Scandinavian aesthetics into your kitchen
Today, homemakers look across seven seas for inspiration when it comes to sprucing up their kitchen interiors. Armed with modern eclectic style and an open feel, Scandinavian kitchen interior décor of late has caught the fancy of many Indians. Here are four Scandi- cool ways to redo your kitchen
Sunlight is a natural source of light, which is why Scandinavians let it flow into their homes sans obstructions. India has long summers, which means plenty of sunlight should be allowed into the cooking zone. And while the sun remains high, you could use blinds or tinted windows during the day, letting the first half of the morning rays enter into the kitchen. Achieve the look by installing large windows.
Scandinavians, just like Indians, make no bones about their need for comfort, which is why open shelves are the norm back in their country. Wooden cabinets open to the mise en scène around; and when paired with white tiles, you have unleashed a perfect recipe for the Scandinavian kitchen. The aim here is to reinforce a very selective process for crockery to be placed, discovering the daily use items first, and placing the odds and ends with utilities behind and away from eyesight.
Scandinavian kitchens have a luxe touch that doesn't go over-the-top in décor. Play with neutral-toned walls and timber cabinets to balance cool and warm tones around the kitchen too. Enhance the interiors with a regal touch; a hanging mini chandelier will bring in a royal look to a minimalistic kitchen. A sleek, chic metal chandelier adds a definite sense of style.
Indian kitchens need to be clutter free, on the same lines as Scandi ones across seven seas. Scandinavian kitchens, when looked into, are free from too much furnishing. Optimal use of tables, chairs and the countertops, with everything placed at arm's length. While the cabinets stay open, one could have the countertops customized to a foldable style for ease of use and plenty of functionality too!
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New Ad Network RadiumOne Aims To Tap Social 'Mega Trend'
Gurbaksh Chahal's non-compete agreement with Yahoo Inc. following the sale of his last company, BlueLithium Inc., ended Friday. He's wasting no time getting back in the ad network game, repositioning his current start-up as an online network that overlays social and intent data to serve display ads.
The company, gWallet Inc., is being rebranded as RadiumOne Inc. and will use "social retargeting" technology to analyze how users interact with one another to find consumers most closely identified with a brand's customer base. Chahal said RadiumOne will outperform any previous ad network or refund the full cost of campaigns that run on the new network.
"The big mega trend that has happened since BlueLithium was acquired is social has become everything on the Internet," Chahal said. "Sharing is the big phenomenon and no one has tapped into that as an enhancement of data."


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text: Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) can't make the catch as Washington Redskins free safety Will Blackmon (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Collins also earned the honor of the most-improved hybrid defender, and Jefferson, who PFF graded as one of the best run-stopping safeties, came in as runner-up. Derrick Hall satisfied with D-backs' buying and selling Top Stories 0 Comments Share For the Arizona Cardinals, players old and young took serious steps forward in 2016. Four of them earned mention on Pro Football Focus' list of the 2016 season's most-improved players.PFF said David Johnson's pass-catching skills out of the backfield and Calais Campbell's interior rushing skills were the most-improved, respectively. Additionally, outside linebacker Markus Golden (for second-year defensive player) and safety Tony Jefferson (hybrid safety) earned runner-up mention. The 5: Takeaways from the Coyotes' introduction of Alex Meruelo First, to Johnson.Johnson led all backs in receptions (80), yards (879) and broken tackles (27) in one of the most-impressive receiving years from a running back PFF has ever graded. He nearly doubled his output from a season ago in each of those categories. Even with the volume he had, Johnson still somehow ended up fourth in yards per reception (11.0).And while an increase in volume helped Johnson make the leap after he displayed receiving skills as a rookie a year prior, Campbell's step forward could have been induced by the added focus of opponents who had to deal with Arizona's outside rushers like Chandler Jones and Golden.Campbell has been a top-level interior presence for a while, but he really stepped up his pass rush in 2016, recording three more sacks, five additional pressures and three extra batted passes on fewer pass-rushing snaps than a year ago.Golden, by the way, was PFF's runner-up in the category of second-year defensive players. He recorded 12.5 sacks on the year from his outside linebacker position and came in second to Giants safety Landon Collins, who was among the NFL's best disruptors.New York's safety recorded five interceptions, 13 passes defensed and rolled up 125 tackles. Former Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson retires Grace expects Greinke trade to have emotional impact


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One afternoon in February 2016, my mom didn't text me to meet up for a coffee as we had planned. It wasn't like her to forget. Yet it seemed her memory had slipped a few times over the previous months.
The next day, while shopping at the Eaton Centre, her foot went limp.
Something was amiss anda search for a cause of these mysterious symptoms began with many weeks of tests. I was on a train from Montreal heading back home to Toronto when my mom called to say she had two brain tumours that required biopsy. Not one for drama, she stated this as a matter-of-fact. A couple of weeks later, the biopsy results revealed she had two anaplastic astrocytomas — a malignant, relatively aggressive form of tumour that isn't curable, but is treatable — some patients live with for a number of years.
"Not the best brain cancer to have," she admitted.
My mom's principal complaint was that the news kept feeling fresh no matter how much she thought about it: Her ability to absorb new information was already slipping away.
When she died seven months later at age 61, she became one of 2,000 of Canadians living with a brain tumour to die that year. The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada estimates 55,000 Canadians are living with brain tumours, both malignant and benign.
Watching my mom Lori Tersigni dying prematurely was one of the hardest things my family — namely, her husband and six children — have ever faced.
There are things I wish I had known the day I got that call from my mom. Watching her succumb to brain cancer didn't make me an expert in the disease, but it delivered a few tough lessons.
I am sharing five of what I found to be the most important lessons in the hope that others facing similar situations can benefit from what I learned.
The first lesson is for everyone: You should be able to recognize a few telltale symptoms of a brain tumour. Some important ones are blurred vision, weakness or paralysis, frequent headaches, personality changes and confusion.
Don't panic if you find these symptoms; the cause is likely something else. Nonetheless book an appointment with your doctor. The chance of developing a malignant brain or spinal cord tumour is about one in 140 for a man and one in 180 for a woman over a lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Many of the 120 different kinds of brain tumours are operable.
Second lesson: If facing an inoperable brain tumour, it's better to know what you're up against than to live in denial. Swallow hard, read up, and talk to someone.
I spent the first few weeks after my mom's diagnosis avoiding thinking about what the future might hold, closing browser tabs that carried news I didn't want to absorb. The terror came for me anyway. One weekday morning waiting for the kettle to boil, I was swept into an abyss of grief by a wave of brutally cold reckoning about the things to come.
Instead I ought to have found a supportive forum to talk through the dark fears gathering above me and my family. The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, offers information on support groups as well as counselling over the phone for patients and their families.
The third lesson: Be ready for the brain cancer to take away the patient's capabilities — which it can do with terrifying speed. Because the brain is the centre of both locomotion and thought, a tumour can cause havoc with either, leaving a person with serious disabilities.
We experienced my mother's illness mostly as a series of vanishing abilities. Conversation, for example, gradually faded away. On Mother's Day we had a nice talk about my summer plans. But by July and August she lived in a fog of confusion. It was too fast to get used to, and too slow to be merciful.
Physical symptoms — notably problems with walking and vision, and often seizures — may also worsen, depending on the location of the tumour(s), type and aggressiveness. Another cruel aspect of brain cancer: Its progression is devilishly unpredictable.
Fourth lesson: If you're close to a person with brain cancer, prepare to drop a lot of activities and pitch in to care for her. It's all pretty challenging: figuring out how to access community resources, such as in-home care; managing and administering medications; keeping track of appointments.
Even figuring out exactly what the doctors are trying to tell you can be tough — their language is sometimes quite technical, and they will often avoid being too blunt when talking about the patient's prospects for recovery. My mother's neuro-oncologist didn't say, "Your mother is going to die soon." What he said was: "I can't really do anything for her." You have to listen carefully.
The best advice I've received is that you should treat the ordeal like a complex business project. My mother's condition changed too quickly for us to keep up, but if I had to do it all over again (God forbid), I'd create a system for sharing documentsamong family members, and schedules to co-ordinate care, treatment and medication.
It was no surprise that my stepdad, a corporate executive, took charge of my mother's care with a steady hand, despite the heartbreak of it all. I watched with pride and awe as my sister and brother, both in their 20s, put their lives on hold to provide care for my mom around the house. Serving a nurse to a loved one is an unspeakably difficult commitment.
Despite the challenges, going all-in is probably the best plan, psychologically speaking. I made as much time as I could, but I wish I had been able to drop more of my life just to be there with my mom. My siblings and stepdad came out of the experience with memories they cherish, while I still live with questions about whether I did enough.
If you're a friend or a more distant relative, meanwhile, I urge you to put aside the clichéd talk about fights and battles. With my mother's prognosis as bleak as it was, this struck my ears as unhelpful and frankly obnoxious. Instead, figure out what help you can give, and offer it. I guarantee help is needed.
Fifth lesson: Even in the face of certain death, you can live in hope that there will be happy moments.
Depression is common among brain cancer patients, but my mother was spared, in a sense, by (apparently) being unaware of what was happening to her. My stepdad marvelled at how happy she seemed. She kept singing along with classic rock hits from her youth — the lyrics untouched by the cancer.
My mom spent the last weeks of her life at Toronto General Hospital. She could barely move, slept most of the time, and didn't say more than a few words a day. Yet she was still, in essence, herself. As we observed a bedside vigil, she kept up her manners, saying hello and thank you to the nurses.
In the last handful of days, the elder of my two sisters teased my mom by whispering in her ear that she was going to dye her hair either bright red or pink.
My mom opened her eyes wide and scowled — this was the look that used to freeze us solid when we were misbehaving as kids. "Well, there's your verdict," I said. In that bleak hospital room, my sister and I laughed.
Even as it became clear we were losing her, the lighter moments gave us strength. So remember, when the days are darkest: The person you have loved is still in there, and flashes will shine through.
Be there. Watch for it.


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Enter two github handles
Calculates the percent compatible two people are by the percent of code written in common languages
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It's a hackathon. It's Valentine's Day. Why not.
What it does
Find the compatibility of two users based on their Github handles and code composition. Simply type the two handles into the given text boxes and see the compatibility of your stacks.
How I built it
The backend is built on Node.js and Javascript while the front-end consists of html, css, and javascript.
Challenges I ran into
Being able to integrate the Github API in our code and representing the data visually.
What's next for lovedotjs
Adding more data from Github like frameworks and starred repositories, creating accounts that are saved to databases and recommending other users at the same hackathon, using Devpost's hackathon data for future hackathons, matching frontend users to backend users, and integrating other forms of social media and slack to get more data about users and making access easier.


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When a user experiences a problem during a voice or video call in Microsoft Teams, they need to be notified of it in an appropriate way and, when applicable, be given a way to fix it.
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It's that time of the year again! The 2016 Oscars Ceremony is tonight and we will be watching every second of it. We will be updating this list with every announced winner as the night goes on. For now, here are the nominees. when the winners are announced, they will be highlighted in gold. Stay up to date by constantly checking back here for an updated list!
And so, without further ado, the nominees are…
Best Picture
The Big Short
Bridge of Spies
The Revenant
Mad Max
The Martian
Best Actor
Bryan Cranston (Trumbo)
Leonardo Dicaprio (The Revenant)
Matt Damon (The Martian)
Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs)
Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl)
Best Actress
Cate Blanchett (Carol)
Brie Larson (Room)
Jennifer Lawrence (Joy)
Charlotte Rampling (45 Years)
Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn)
Best Supporting Actor
Tom Hardy (The Revenant)
Christian Bale (The Big Short)
Mark Ruffalo (Spotlight)
Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies)
Sylvester Stallone (Creed)
Best Supporting Actress
Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl)
Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight)
Rooney Mara (Carol)
Rachel McAdams (Spotlight)
Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)
Best Animated Feature Film
Inside Out
Boy and the World
Shaun the Sheep Movie
When Marnie Was There
Best Cinematography
The Hateful Eight
Mad Max:Fury Road
The Revenant
Best Costume Design
The Danish Girl
Mad Max:Fury Road
The Revenant
Best Director
Adam McKay (The Big Short)
George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road)
Alejandro G. Inarritu (The Revenant)
Lenny Abrahamson (Room)
Tom McCarthy (Spotlight)
Best Documentary (Feature)
Cartel Land
The Look of Silence
What Happened, Miss Simone?
Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom
Best Documentary (Short Subject)
Body Team 12
Chau, Beyond the Lines
Claude Lanzmann:Spectres of the Shoah
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
Last Day of Freedom
Best Film Editing
The Big Short
Mad Max:Fury Road
The Revenant
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best Foreign Language Film
Embrace of the Serpent
Son of Saul
A War
Best Makeup and Hair-styling
Mad Max: Fury Road
The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
The Revenant
Best Music (Original Score)
Thomas Newman (Bridge of Spies)
Carter Burwell (Carol)
Ennio Morricone (The Hateful Eight)
Johann Johannsson (Sicario)
John Williams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
Best Music (Original Song)
"Earned It"
"Manta Ray"
"Simple Song #3"
"Til It Happens to You"
"Writing's On the Wall"
Best Production Design
Bridge of Spies
The Danish Girl
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Martian
The Revenant
Best Short Film (Animated)
Bear Story
Sanjay's Super Team
We Can't Live without Cosmos
World of Tomorrow
Best Short Film (Live Action)
Ave Maria
Day One
Everything Will Be Okay
Best Sound Editing
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Martian
The Revenant
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Best Visual Effects
Ex Machina
Mad Max: Fury Road
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Martian
The Revenant
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
The Big Short
The Martian
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
Bridge of Spies
Ex Machina
Inside Out
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There's no denying that hurricanes are not just extremely terrifying, but also extremely dangerous. Knowing how to survive one is a skill that should definitely be learned early on in one's life. But first things first: what are hurricanes? Well, they're tropical or subtropical storms with huge winds (think 119km/h or more!) Hurricanes can develop extremely quickly from tiny clusters of thunderstorms. They usually occur during the hurricane season, generally between late summer to early autumn.
Unfortunately, we have experienced many devastating hurricanes lately, which have not only left countless of families homeless, but also severely injured many others. Naturally, we have been exposed to many tips and tricks that are supposed to help us survive a hurricane. These tips and tricks have appeared all over the media and have also been passed through word of mouth.
Below we have compiled 15 tips and tricks that could very well save your life if a hurricane was to occur in your area. So read carefully, prepare, and most importantly, always stay safe – evacuate when you're told to, have enough water, and never, ever leave your house if everything suddenly goes quiet; more often than not, the worst is yet to come!
15 Prepare Beforehand – Pour Water Into Ziploc Bags
If you know a hurricane is coming, prepare in advance. Have a hurricane kit packed with all the essentials ready. This kit should include things such as water, food, clothes, and sleeping gear such as blankets. Make sure you also have battery-powered radios or, alternatively, hand-crank radios. It's also a good idea to have flashlights and extra batteries.
Hurricanes often result in floods and power outages, which in turn result in power supply being cut off. Prepare for this by filling up your bathtub and sinks with water. Another thing you can do is fill Ziploc bags with water and then place them flat in the freezer. Only fill the bags three-quarters-full, however, to prevent them from exploding. It is generally advised to have prepared at least a gallon of water a day (per person) for three days in a row.
14 When To Hit The Road
If an evacuation order has been issued, leave your home and hit the road. Don't wait too long before you evacuate, as this could prove fatal. Has an evacuation order not yet been issued and you're not sure whether you should evacuate or not? Evacuate if: You live in a low-lying area, or an area that suffers from floods since hurricanes often result in heightened tides; if you live in a mobile home or a home that has poor structural stability; or if you live on a boat.
Make plans to stay with your friends or neighbors. If you don't have friends or neighbors you can stay with, call a local emergency management office and let them know about your situation as soon as possible.
13 Hide In The Basement, Inner-Most Closet Or Bathroom
If you're staying home during a hurricane, then try to stay away from all windows and doors. Typically, the safest place to be during a hurricane is the basement. If your house doesn't have a basement, then you can also hide in interior rooms, closets, and bathrooms that have no windows. Bathrooms with no windows are a good choice because plumbing pipes give extra protection.
If all else fails, hide under heavy furniture. This will help you stay safe in the event of a roof or a wall collapsing. Hold on tight to the heavy piece of furniture you are hiding under. Try to protect your head with a pillow or a blanket.
12 It'll Get Quiet Once You're Inside The Eye Of The Hurricane – Don't Leave Your Safe Place!
Be careful if everything suddenly goes quiet. You may think that the hurricane has passed, but the sudden calm could also mean that you are now in the eye of the hurricane. The eye of the hurricane is located in the center of the hurricane. It is the calmest and most peaceful part of the hurricane. However, be careful, that means the worst is yet to come.
Don't be fooled by the silence; stay in your safe spot. The eye of the hurricane will pass and you will once again be engulfed in a storm. The winds at the edge of the eye are severe and extremely destructive.
11 Do NOT Use A Generator
Whatever you do, do not use a generator in your home, basement or other safe spots during or after a hurricane. Generators create carbon monoxide, so if you're using one at home, it will most likely fill up with carbon monoxide. As you probably know, breathing too much carbon monoxide can be fatal. Unfortunately, open doors, windows, and a fan will not provide enough fresh air.
If you do end up using a portable generator, make sure you have a carbon monoxide alarm. Plug your machines and appliances straight into your generator instead of plugging your generator into the household electrical system.
10 Stuck In A Car During A Hurricane? Get On Top Of The Roof ASAP
Hurricanes often result in flash floods. Sometimes people are not aware of how dangerous it is to drive during flooding, even if the water looks calm. They don't realize that a car can be swept away in a flash flood in an instant.
If you are caught in a flash flood when you are driving, make sure you roll down your windows as soon as the water rises. This is crucial. Then, quickly scramble to the top of your car. Once you are on the roof of your car, stay low and calm. If you panic or cause too much movement, the car could flip and take you with it.
9 The Triangle Of Life
Imagine this scenario: your house is collapsing as a result of a hurricane and you are trapped inside. What do you do? The most important thing is to try and remain calm. Leave the building as soon as possible, preferably through a door or a window.
Whatever you do, don't use the elevator. The collapsing building can easily cause the elevator to move off its pulley system. It may also snap the elevator's cables. If you can, use the stairs.
If you can't leave the building, take cover next to heavy furniture, such as a desk or a sofa. But don't hide under the heavy piece of furniture! Instead, lie down on the floor next to it and assume a fetal position. The furniture will support the collapsed wall or ceiling, at the same time creating a safe nook beside it. This is known as the 'Triangle of Life'.
8 Know How To Disinfect Water
It is common for people to run out of water during a hurricane. Water is essential for survival, so one has to find a way of procuring more water. The easiest thing you can possibly do is find the clearest water you can find and disinfect it. You need to disinfect the water you find in case it is contaminated.
There are numerous ways you can disinfect water - you can disinfect it by using purification tablets, chlorine, or simply by boiling it. You can also see if there's any water in your home's water heater. Usually, water heaters contain about 40-80 gallons of clean water in them.
7 If You're On The Beach, Run Towards The Highest Land Point You Can See
Sometimes hurricanes take you by surprise. There is no time to prepare and no time to come up with an escape plan. For example, let's say you're on a beach. You're having a great time — you're working on your tan. Then, suddenly, you see dust in the distance and you notice the sea erupting in shock waves.
The only thing you can do in this scenario is run. Leave all your valuables behind and run towards the highest land point you can see. If the land around you is completely flat, then try scrambling atop a sturdy looking building or its roof. If there are no buildings in sight, wrap yourself around a tree or find an object that will float.
6 If You're In The Sea, Swim Towards The Open Sea
Imagine this terrifying scenario: you're in the water, swimming or surfing, and you notice the sea changing. You suddenly realize a hurricane is coming. If you have enough time, the obvious thing to do is swim towards the shore and then run as fast as you can.
If you don't have enough time to get out of the water, then swim towards the open sea. If you manage to get far away from the shore, you may end up floating for a while and will avoid the debris or structures that may injure or kill people on the beach.
5 Put A Quarter In A Cup Of Frozen Water
Imagine you evacuate your house during a hurricane and then after the danger has passed, you return. There is plenty of food in your fridge from before you left. But is it safe to eat it? Or should you throw it out? You can find out by placing a quarter in a frozen cup of water.
Before you leave your house, fill a cup with water and put it in the freezer. When the water in the cup has frozen, take it out and place a quarter on top of it. Then, put the cup back in the freezer. When you come back, check your cup. If the quarter is still on top of the cup, then that means that your electricity did not go off for an extended period of time and your food is safe to eat. If the quarter is now at the bottom of the cup, then that means that your electricity went off for a long period of time and you should throw away your groceries. If the quarter is in the middle of the cup, then the food should be safe to eat, but you should probably not risk it just in case.
4 Do Not Go To Your Attic (If You Do, Bring An Axe)
When there's flooding and the water in your home is rising, your first instinct will probably be to go to your attic and barricade yourself. However, while the attic may seem like a safe spot, it isn't really. Hiding from the floods in the attic may result in you getting trapped.
It is a far better idea to skip the attic and go straight to your roof. That way, you will not end up getting trapped. If you absolutely must go to your attic, then make sure you bring tools with you, such as an ax, as it will allow you to later break through the walls and scramble to the roof. Better yet, store an ax in your attic at all times.
3 Stay Away From Electrical Equipment
Avoid using electrical equipment during a hurricane, including phones, laptops, and computers. Don't use a shower or a bath during a storm either to avoid electrocution. Use your phone only in emergency situations, for example, if you need to call an ambulance. After the storm has passed, do not touch any loose or dangling wires, as doing so could prove to be fatal. Similarly, do not step in any puddles that may touch electrical equipment to avoid electrocution.
If someone close to you touched an electrical device and got electrocuted, do not touch them to check for a pulse. If you touch them, the current could go through you. Instead, call emergency medical help.
2 Sleep With Your Shoes On And Wear A Bicycle Helmet
If you know a hurricane is coming, then sleep with a pair of sturdy shoes beside you. Don't wear sandals or other flimsy shoes. You need shoes that will protect you. If a hurricane is near then you might consider sleeping with your shoes on.
It is also advisable that you wear a helmet. Any helmet is better than no helmet, so don't be shy about wearing your cycling helmet or your baseball helmet. In fact, it has been noted that wearing a helmet during severe weather conditions could save your life, or at least prevent a head or neck injury.
1 Keep A Water Bottle Near You
There is no denying that plastic water bottles are useful objects. But it turns out that their use is not confined to simply holding water. In fact, a water bottle could very well save your life both during and after a hurricane.
During a hurricane, most houses suffer from a loss of power. If you need a lantern, you can easily make one from a water bottle. Simply tape a flashlight to the bottom of your water bottle and then use this DIY lantern to signal for assistance or to see in the dark.
Hurricanes often cause floods, and floods can result in contaminated drinking water. But how can you know if the water in your house is clean and safe to drink? Easy! You can make your own water filter from a plastic water bottle. Simply remove the mouths off of two 2L water bottles and place the two bottles into one another. Place the filter in and there you have it – your own plastic water bottle filter.


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Another little bit of Tropicana: we have some news on our Savage Setting! Reviews, insights, and an adventure from Brian Reeves.
So, a whole week from the release of the game, Tropicana has collected more reviews and 5-star scores, but this article is not about them.
First of all, a reminder: we upgraded the file on RPGNow and now Tropicana: Setting Book has a few more pages in it, with our first free official adventure Hot Wheels, and a page with the pop culture reference of the game.
- Do you already have your copy? Go back on RPGNow and download it again for free, with the new content!
- Do you still lack it? Now it is the right time to download!
Ok, let's go ahead, to the articles.
Other People's (New) Pulp: Tropicana
On his blog Karavansara, Davide Mana offers a selection of resources players and game-masters might like to check out, and I am very happy to share it.
"Three fiction books
- Michael Crichton (writing as John Lange), Grave Descend
Fast and loose story about a salvage operation gone wrong. Mystery, thrills, underwater action in the Jamaican waters.
- David Dodge, Plunder of the Sun
Pre-Colombian treasure, smuggling, an American expat trying to make ends meet, from the author of "To Catch a Thief".
- Lawrence Block, Killing Castro
From 1961, a book about a band of mercenaries hired to… well, to kill Castro."
Read the whole article on Karavansara!
Blowing up the Tropics: Tropicana
Again by our friend Davide Mana (but from another blog of him), another article about the game.
"Bottom line: one of the most plain fun settings I've seen in ages, this one just waits to be dropped on the table for the players to get going.
Pros: speed, a familiar-yet-exotic setting
Cons: a few more scenarios would have been nice
Crazy bit you can't but love: the characters are supposed to have a fave musical genre… how cool is that?"
Read the whole article on GreyWorld!
Review on RPGNet
A very complete and positive review.
"As usual, GRAmel has outdone itself with Tropicana, a pitch-perfect setting for adventure, mystery, and action in a tropical banana republic. Set in the tiny, fictional state of San José, Tropicana weaves a complex setting suitable for a wide variety of games, drawing from a huge body of inspiration. Though created for the Savage Worlds roleplaying game, most of the content is systemless and quite suitable for any number of RPGs.
Being a fan of explosive action, dark mysteries, and wild action, I love this setting and can't wait to run it!"
Read the whole article on RPGNet!
Tropicana: Pewnego razu na Karaibach…
Krótko, zwięźle i na temat, bo szkoda pierdolić o tej godzinie: Tropicana jest zajebista. Grajcie w nią. Jedyne, za co się obraziłem to to, że nie ma mapy. Na całe szczęście, jeśli wiatry będą sprzyjać, będzie mapa w przyszłości i to prawdopodobnie niejedna. Czekam.
Chciałbym też przy okazji podziękować Piotrowi "Ramelowi" Korysiowi za świetną obsługę klienta. Napisałem na społeczności zupełnie od niechcenia kilka luźnych pierwszych uwag dotyczących "problemów", na jakie natknąłem się w podręczniku, a Ramel od razu wziął sprawy w swoje ręce i poprawił nawet czcionkę w boxach, bo mi się jebało od niej w oczach. Dzięks, man!
Ok, I confess I used Google Translator to understand what this website says about the game. It seems a very positive review. So, if you understand Polish, please read here the complete article on Sawedzblog.
The Eye of the Jaguar
…and now, let's play!
An introductory adventure for 3 – 6 Novice Heroes or a Startup Agency. The heroes uncover a plot involving assassinations, a strange artifact, and a lost jungle temple.
Our great fan Brian Reeves realized a free short scenario for Tropicana, called "The eye of the jaguar" and a few pregenerated characters you can use with it or in your sessions.
With his compliments:
If you have something else to notify about Tropicana, please use the comments!


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If you have recently been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or another alcohol related driving offense in the State of New York you are likely concerned about the penalties you face if convicted of the charges filed against you. Specifically, you may want to know if you will receive probation for a DUI/DWI in New York. Because of the unique facts and circumstances that surround an alcohol related driving arrest it is always best to consult with an experienced New York criminal defense attorney for individualized advice; however, some general advice may be helpful as well.
In New York there are a variety of factors that typically go into determining the sentence you receive for a DWI or other alcohol related driving offense. The most common of those factors include:
- Your blood alcohol content (BAC) level at the time of arrest
- Previous convictions for a similar offense (or lack thereof)
- Whether or not an accident occurred
- The presence of absence of other aggravating circumstances
Assuming this is your first offense, you have no previous convictions, this offense has no aggravating factors, and no accident occurred you are facing a maximum sentence of one year in jail; however, it is rare for a defendant to be sentenced to jail time under these circumstances. Under these circumstances you would likely receive a probation only sentence if convicted. If the facts change though it may increase the odds of receiving a sentence that includes at least some time in jail.
The legal limit in New York is 0.08 percent BAC; however, if you have a BAC level that is exceptionally high (over 0.18 percent) you may be charged with aggravated DWI. While the maximum jail time remains the same for a first time aggravated DWI, a judge would be more likely to include some jail time because of the high BAC level.
If you have a previous conviction for DWI or a related offense, the maximum sentence increases to four years in jail for a second conviction and seven years for a third. At that point, it is unlikely that you would receive a probation only sentence given your history.
If you caused an accident that injured someone or had a minor in the vehicle at the time of your arrest a judge will also be less inclined to sentence you to probation only because of the harm, or risk of harm, present at the time of the arrest.
If you have been charged with DWI/DUI or any other alcohol related driving offense in New York, consult with the experienced attorneys at Simon & Gilman, LLP.


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Updated Libraries Australia EndNote connection file
You can use the Online Search feature in EndNote to search and download references from some library catalogues and databases. Connection files tell EndNote how to connect to databases and library catalogues.
Recently there were problems connecting to Libraries Australia via EndNote as the connection file that comes with EndNote is now out-of-date, and the connection was being blocked for users on campus.
These issues have now been resolved. You can download the updated Libraries Australia connection file and find a link to the username and password required to use this connection file at the bottom of the Connection Files webpage.


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Algorithms: the solution to recruitment woes?
In Quality, Talent, Teams - 3 years ago - 5 min
Algorithms: the solution to recruitment woes?
When it comes to recruitment, algorithms can play a role, but there are still times when a personal touch is needed.
If there's one common complaint to be found among entrepreneurs, it is that it's hard to find good staff. Business leaders can spend hours scanning LinkedIn, attending networking events, or shelling out cash to agencies and head-hunters. That's where data-led, algorithmic recruitment can help. Using an algorithm isn't only a quicker and cheaper way to find better matches, it can also lead to higher retention rates and it reduces potential bias too.
Currently, algorithms are most often used when hiring in the IT sector or by large companies with lots of data, however you can expect new applications and services to crop up soon to help you with your recruitment woes. But, by placing so much faith in number crunching, are we in danger of losing the human touch?
Entrepreneurs Hung Lee and Gordon Dent felt they were regularly being contacted for "jobs they didn't want to do anymore", and believed a more effective solution was possible. So they built a platform, Workshape.io, where coders and developers specify the kind of job they are looking for and the algorithm finds the best match. Lee says algorithms shouldn't be looked upon with suspicion as they are "simply sets of rules" which, in this case, match preferences with offers. He also says this algorithm-based approach is a more effective form of recruitment than CV orientated hiring. "Everyone has the historical data – the CV – but no one has the future data – what this person wants to do next," says Lee. "We have seen employers go from sign up to interview a live candidate in less than 10 minutes. Typically, companies hire on the platform within a week of signing up to it, while the average time to hire a software engineer elsewhere is 90 days."
Lee suggests that the CV has had its day, although convention might mean they will last longer than they should. "CVs have been part of the recruiting landscape for hundreds of years, many parts of our recruiting practices remain entirely dependent on CVs. But are they the most fit for purpose format of data that we have to move information about people around the internet? The answer is clearly 'no'," he argues.
Furthermore, Lee says it's what people want, and that the numbers justify this view. "I have collected over 2,000 unsolicited email messages written to me personally, from developers all over the world, urging us to continue our work. We also have tremendous feedback from clients."
Supply and demand
Job matching algorithms are being used to create new kinds of businesses. One of them is Tutora, set up by Mark Hughes and Scott Woodley, which is designed to match students with private tutors. The business, which began in August 2015, has over 2,000 tutors and collects a commission for each lesson taught. Hughes says algorithms are effective but require lots of data, so sites such as his require a critical mass. "The crucial part of any algorithm is having good data, and having lots of it – algorithms only really work at scale. We record every enquiry made on the website, and whether that enquiry was filled or not. We then group these together by subject area and location, and if our "fill rate" falls below a certain threshold, we know we need more quality tutors in that city," he says.
But the human element cannot be ignored, and Hughes says the business has to ensure there is a balance between demand and supply. If there are too many tutors, there won't be enough work. If there are too few then customers will become unsatisfied. But he says that automated advertising tools are part of the answer.
"Our main challenge is to match demand with supply. So, if we know there are lots of requests for SATs tutors in Birmingham, but we currently don't have many tutors there, we can advertise for tutors in those specific locations for those subjects. The new wave of online recruitment channels such as Indeed or Google AdWords means we can be really targeted in our approach, turning adverts on and off as we need them," he says.
Algorithms do appear to be a disruptive force in the recruitment sector and leaders in the sector recognise it. David Spencer Percival, CEO of recruitment business Spencer Ogden, still relies on more traditional methods such as CV, interviews, assessments and work trials. "Despite the benefits technology brings to recruitment, you can't write an algorithm as a replacement for two humans to interact in a challenging conversation. At least not just yet, anyway," he says.
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Percival says the human touch is still required, as employers want people who can work together and communicate. He suggests that such criteria are subjective, rather than rule-based. "Our candidates are technical, but not robots. They need to interact with other engineers and project managers, and work as a team to complete complex tasks such as deep water drilling, or building a nuclear power station. Personality and communication skills, as well as technical skills, are required."
However, Percival recognises that change has come to the industry, and he is considering new, data-based forms of selection to complement existing techniques. "I'm a huge fan of technology and believe a good algorithm could match skills, ask interview questions, map trends and possibly even habits and traits effectively. However, and as with all technology, this depends a lot on the data and the input of available information," he says.
Algorithms may not be widely used – yet. But looking at the retention data, it's worth asking your recruitment provider if they can use an algorithm the next time you're searching for the right candidate.
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Also as of the coming Tuesday Aug 1st, an aerial muster will be taking place also utilizing ground crews in 4x4's quads, bikes and numerous other mad max look alike vehicles.
Please, if on the station it is imperative for your safety and ours that we know where you are. These are not tame cows from a petting zoo, they are wild scrub cattle that will kill you.
Also be aware GSDU are active on this and the surrounding station checking miners rights, permits and compliance. Two men, residents from NSW and Tas faced Leonora court today for illegal mining (on an EL without a section 40E permit)


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It's a great story, culminating in a wild battle sequence as the fort is overrun by the Picts. But Howard wasn't able to sell it. So he re-wrote it, moving the action forward to the 17th Century and replacing Conan with Black Terance Vulmea, a pirate who had a well-earned reputation as the scourge of the Seven Seas. The supernatural shenanigans were toned down, becoming more implied than overt. The story's title became Swords of the Red Brotherhood. The Picts became Indians and the nobleman became a Frenchman. Everyone still tries to double- and triple-cross each other regardless of their new ethnicities.
Howard wrote one other Black Vulmea story, published after his death in the November 1938 issue of a pulp called Golden Fleece. But Swords of the Red Brotherhood, like The Black Stranger, was never sold. It went unpublished until it was included in a paperback in 1976 titled Black Vulmea's Vengenance. This book included both the Vulmea stories and another fun pirate yarn written by Howard.
Anyways, when writer L. Sprague de Camp was reintroducing Conan to the public through a series of paperback reprints, he came across Swords of the Red Brotherhood and rewrote it into a Conan story titled The Treasure of Tranicos. It first saw print in this form in King Conan (1953), then in Conan the Usurper (1967). Howard's original version--The Black Stranger--was also eventually reprinted in its unedited form in The Conquering Sword of Conan in 2005, one of an excellent three-volume set that reprinted all of Howard's original Conan stories.
So what's the point of all this? Well, as usual, I don't really have one. But I will say thatall three versions of the story (two Conans and one Black Vulmea) are entertaining, slam-bang adventures.
If I had to pick a favorite, though, I think I'd go with Swords of the Red Brotherhood. The story has such a strong pirate vibe, I think it works better when set within Piracy's Golden Age than in an overt fantasy world. All the same, it's a pretty close call between the two original versions.
The Treasure of Tranicos, though still a good tale, comes in a distant third among all the versions. de Camp was a great writer (his time-travel novel Lest Darkness Fall is a true classic) and he deserves unending gratitude for his part in rescuing Howard's work from obscurity. But I don't think he ever really "got" Conan. His prose style--very noticable even when he was re-working Howard's original prose--never quite fit the barbarian.
But whether it's Conan or Terance Vulmea wielding a sword against savages, pirates and ill-tempered noblemen, Swords/Stranger is yet another example of the many wonderful stories that came out of the pulp era. If you're in the mood for some good pirate stories, hit the Internet used book services and dig up a copy of Black Vulmea's Vengeance. Or read it online here. You won't be disappointed.


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Proof of Capacity
Proof of Capacity PoC (also called Proof of Space) is, in general, a mechanism to ensure that a party has dedicated a particular (significant) amount of storage space towards a specific goal. Burst uses PoC in the process of transaction verification for the validation and generation of blocks. Here, miners use a given amount of disk space to fill with plots. The more disk space is plotted, the higher the chances to generate (win) a block. PoC is thus in direct contrast to other consensus algorithms like Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS) where block generators need to proof the performance of some difficult computations or the ownership of a significant amount of currency, respectively.
Advantages of PoC
In contrast to PoW, PoC is considered to be more eco-friendly [1]. While PoW requires expensive computations each time a block is generated, PoC puts most of the required computational costs up-front in the plotting process[2]. Reading the plots in order to proof the designated disk space investment is much cheaper. Additionaly, users can mine using their existing hardware, instead of having to to invest in special purpose hardware like e.g. ASICS for Bitcoin mining.
In contrast to PoS, PoC allows a fairer distribution of coins as they are generated over time and assigned to active miners. In a PoS coin like NXT, the number of coins is fixed from the beginning and has to be distributed somehow initially. This leads to an unequal distribution of wealth to a few selected early adopters, e.g. via airdrops.
Further Reading
- Proofs of Space paper by Dziembowski, Faust, Kolmogorov and Pietrzak
- SpaceMint paper by Sunoo Park, Kwon, Fuchsbauer, Pietrzak et al.


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"What's for lunch?" Wednesday – 11/18/2015
This versatile salad can be made with orzo, or any other grain substitute, such as quinoa. Add in some chicken for extra protein.
Bonus: it's great cold or heated up!
- 1lb orzo pasta
- 1large cucumber, peeled and diced into large pieces
- 8ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 8ounces black olives, sliced
- 1pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1small red onion, finely chopped
- 4tablespoons parsley, well chopped
- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 1⁄4cup red wine vinegar
- 3⁄4tablespoon oregano
- 1⁄2tablespoon salt
- 1⁄2tablespoon black pepper


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Province Attracting Investment in Ontario's Minerals Sector – Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Click here for the document: http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/sites/default/files/mndm_mds_english_2015.pdf
Ontario has released a renewed Mineral Development Strategy that provides a 10-year vision to position Ontario as the global leader in sustainable mineral development.
The renewed strategy confirms the province's commitment to attracting new investment and supporting innovation in the mineral exploration and development sector.The strategy consists of a 10-point action plan with four strategic priorities to ensure the mining sector is:
- Competitive and innovative
- Safe and environmentally responsible
- Efficiently and effectively regulated
- Positioned to ensure growth and prosperity for future generations.
The strategy is the result of engagement with prospectors, junior exploration and mining companies, environmental organizations and Aboriginal and northern communities. They shared their input through written submissions and participation at workshops hosted by the province.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is investing $5 million in a Junior Exploration Assistance Program in support of the renewed Mineral Development Strategy. This program is expected to provide much needed financial support for mineral exploration projects.
Supporting a healthy, competitive and sustainable mineral sector is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic, innovative environment where business thrives and building a secure retirement savings plan.
Quick Facts
- The Mineral Development Strategy was originally released in 2006. Renewing the strategy was a key commitment of the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario.
- There are currently over 40 mines operating in Ontario, including 14 base metal mines, 16 gold mines and one diamond mine.
- The value of mineral production in 2003 was $5.7 billion. In 2014, the value of mineral production was a record $11 billion.
- Ontario accounts for approximately 25 per cent of mining jobs in Canada.
- The mining industry supports more than 26,000 direct and 50,000 indirect jobs, and is the largest private employer of Aboriginal persons in Ontario.
Background Information
Additional Resources
"Our government is committed to supporting a globally competitive mineral development and mining sector that provides significant social and economic contributions to Ontario's economy and supports economic development for Aboriginal communities. The Mineral Development Strategy is a blueprint for how we will help the sector address the challenges of today and position it to grow and attract investment in the future."
Michael Gravelle
Minister of Northern Development and Mines
"The OMA thanks Minister Gravelle for his ongoing commitment to the mining sector. The renewal of Ontario's Mineral Development Strategy recognizes the sector's value to Ontario as well as the crucial need to have a competitive operating environment. We look forward to working with the Minister to maintain a leadership position in sustainable mining."
Chris Hodgson
President of the Ontario Mining Association
"The introduction of a 10 year Mineral Development Strategy by the Ontario Government will provide a solid framework for mineral explorationists in Ontario. The components of the Strategy, when implemented, will provide greater certainty and preserve Ontario's position as the number one jurisdiction for mineral exploration in Canada." Garry Clark, Executive Director, Ontario Prospectors Association"
Garry Clark
Executive Director, Ontario Prospectors Association
Mineral Development Strategy 10-Point Action Plan
December 11, 2015 11:30 A.M.Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
The Mineral Development Strategy consists of four strategic priorities with a 10-point action plan to support these priorities.
A Competitive and Innovative Industry
Entrenching Ontario's reputation as the leading mining jurisdiction in the world by:
1. Attracting jobs and investment
2. Fostering a culture of innovation
3. Increasing mineral discovery rates
4. Improving our cost competitiveness
A Safe and Environmentally Responsible Industry
Guiding Ontario's mineral sector as smart, sustainable and environmentally conscious by:
5. Enhancing worker health and safety further across the industry
6. Protecting the environment, reducing the impacts of exploration and mining and addressing climate change
An Industry that is Efficiently and Effectively Regulated
Providing greater certainty for the mining industry by:
7. Improving regulatory efficiency, predictability and transparency
An Industry that Provides Growth and Prosperity
Supporting a healthy, competitive mineral sector to build a strong, prosperous economy for today and tomorrow by:
8. Enhancing Aboriginal voices and meaningful participation in economic development
9. Establishing socio-economic conditions needed to advance major mining projects
10.Building a highly skilled workforce
Media Contacts
Julia Bennett
Communications Services Branch
[email protected]
James Carleton
Minister's Office
[email protected]
Click here for the original source of this document: https://news.ontario.ca/mndmf/en/2015/12/ontario-releases-renewed-mineral-development-strategy.html


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Posted: Sep 24, 2016
Location: Hartford, Conn. (Oosting Gym)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016
Time: 1 p.m./5 p.m.
The Lead: The Wesleyan University women's volleyball team swept its doubleheader Saturday with 3-0 non-conference wins over Colby-Sawyer and Husson. With the wins, the Cardinals extended their winning streak to seven straight as they improved to 8-1.
Score: Wesleyan 3, Colby-Sawyer 0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-20)
Records: Wesleyan (6-1); Colby-Sawyer (3-12)
- The Cardinals played a very efficient game offensively and finished with a .283 hitting percentage as a team.
- They cruised to a 25-13 win in the first set, before taking the second and third by scores of 25-16 and 25-20, respectively.
- Sixteen different players saw playing time for Wesleyan, as Stasie Litinsky '20 led the team in kills with six. Madeleine Lundberg '19 and Gabby Bennett '20 finished with five kills each, Audrey Konow '20 dished out eight assists and Rachel Savage '17 recorded seven digs.
- Naarah Cox led Colby-Sawyer with five kills. Olivia Goodrich recorded a game-high 13 assists and three different players tallied double-digit digs with Morgan Flynn leading the way with 12.
Score: Wesleyan 3, Husson 0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-10)
Records: Wesleyan (8-1); Husson (7-10)
- Wesleyan's efficient offense was even stronger in its second matchup of the day as the Cardinals recorded a .320 hitting percentage.
- After a close first set, in which Wesleyan won 25-20, the Cardinals pulled away in sets two and three with decisive wins of 25-15 and 25-10, respectively.
- Nicole Hilton '20 led Wesleyan with seven kills, while Emma Robin '19 and Fallon Konow '20 totaled six a piece, and Mia Hogan '20 and Litinsky recorded five each. Kaira Muraoka-Robertson '20 dished out 11 assists, and Audrey Konow '20 tallied 10. Savage added seven digs for the second game in a row.
- Nia Arranaga led Husson with five kills, Hanna Hembrow tallied a team-high eight assists and Sarah Wilson led all players with 10 digs.
- The Cardinals are back in action Friday, Sept. 30 and will host Tufts at 7 p.m.
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Durban is one of the world's top holiday spots' says British Airways
Durban has made it on the must-see list of world destinations for 2019 released by British Airways.
British Airways published its annual travel predictions for the year ahead' on which the coastal city features for the first time among its top 19 global holiday spots.
Highly anticipated events and new routes shape the list' which also includes Las Vegas' Osaka' Croatia' Barbados' Malta and Seychelles.
Durban is described as a "sub-tropical' urban gem offering up-market guesthouses' trendy bars and stylish restaurants overlooking the azure ocean and sweeping beaches."
"Holiday makers are always looking for top tips to explore the latest and coolest destinations. Our short list plays a part in the detailed planning for our new routes in the year again as we sift through scores of destinations around the world to find out where our customers are planning to go' and which up-and-coming cities to add to our worldwide network'" said Claire Bentley' managing director of British Airways Holidays.
"Our travel experts review each and every destination to determine the next break-out place to visit and we have a brilliant mix of new and everyday popular destinations that we believe will be big for 2019'" she added.
In May' British Airways announced that it would be flying three times weekly direct from London's Heathrow airport to Durban. The flights will start from October 29.
The service will be the only non-stop link between Europe and Durban and will be operated by the airline's newest aircraft' the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
The aircraft will arrive at King Shaka International in the morning and land back at Heathrow in the evening.
Return fares from Durban will start from R11'679.