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Family: Ranunculaceae
Fendler's Meadow-Rue, more...Fendler's meadowrue, meadow rue, Fendler meadowrue (es: tanito)
[Thalictrum fendleri var. sinuosum B. Boivin]
Roots dark brown to ± black (when dry), fibrous. Stems mostly erect, sometimes reclining, (20-)30-60(-150) cm, glabrous, from rhizomes or branched caudices. Leaves mainly cauline, mostly short-petiolate. Leaf blade green, (2-)3-4×-ternately compound, membranous; leaflets obliquely orbiculate or nearly cordate, apically 3-lobed, (5-)10-20 × (6-)8-12(-18) mm wide, lobe margins crenate, surfaces abaxially often glandular. Inflorescences terminal and axillary, panicles, open and leafy, many flowered. Flowers: sepals whitish or greenish, in staminate flowers ovate to elliptic, 3-5 mm; in pistillate flowers ovate to rhombic or broadly lanceolate, 1.5-2 mm; filaments deep yellow or purplish, 4-7.5 mm; anthers 2.2-3.4 mm, apiculate with tip to 0.8 mm; stigma purplish. Achenes 7-11(-14), not reflexed, sessile to short-stipitate; stipe 0-2 mm; body oblanceolate to obliquely obovate-elliptic, strongly laterally compressed, (5-)9(-11) mm, glandular or glabrous, 3-4(-5)-veined on each side, veins ± parallel, converging toward ends (rarely branched or sinuous), not anastomosing-reticulate; beak 1.5-4 mm. Flowering early-mid summer (Jun-Aug). Willow, birch, mountain brush, sagebrush-snowberry, boxelder-cottonwood, alder, ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, aspen-tall forb, and spruce-fir communities; 1100-3300 m; Ariz., Calif., Colo., Idaho, Mont., Nev., N.Mex., Oreg., S.Dak., Tex., Utah, Wyo.; n Mexico. The stems and achenes of Thalictrum fendleri are often purplish. Decoctions prepared from the roots of Thalictrum fendleri were used medicinally by Native Americans to cure colds and gonorrhea, and in ceremonies (D. E. Moerman 1986).
FNA 1997, Kearney and Peebles 1969, Heil et al. 2013
Duration: Perennial Nativity: Native Lifeform: Forb/Herb General: Perennial herb, 60-150 cm tall, from rhizomes or a branched caudex; stems erect or rarely reclining, leafy, glabrous. Leaves: Alternate along the stems, on usually long petioles; leaves 3-4 times ternately compound (divided into 3 leaflets), the terminal leaflets on petiolules, with blades 1-2 cm long, round, with 3 shallow lobes and crenate margins. Flowers: Green to yellow and nodding, in leafy panicles at the tops of the stems; male and female flowers are usually on different plants; sepals 4 per flower, ovate to lanceolate (female flowers) or elliptic (male flowers), light green and early-deciduous; petals absent; male flowers have dangling stamens with yellow filaments. Fruits: Achenes 7-11 per flower; each achene 5 mm long, oblanceolate, flattened and asymmetric, with prominent longitudinal ribs from the base to the apex. Ecology: Found in wetted areas among willows, birch, mountain brush, and boxelder cottonwood communities; also in pine forests, from 5,000-9,500 ft (1524-2896 m); flowers April-August. Distribution: OR to SD, south to CA, AZ, NM, TX, and MEX. Notes: This humble perennial herb is a common understory species in ponderosa pine forests; look for the many small round leaflets with shallow lobes and irregular teeth at the apex; the plant comes alive when in flower, with delicate, hanging stamens on the male flowers. It should be noted that the mature flowers sometimes turn dark red with age. The other Thalictrum in Arizona, T. dasycarpum, has stem leaves which are sessile or nearly so; the leaflets are usually longer than wide; and filaments are white (T. fendleri generally has leaflets slightly wider than long, and stamens with yellow filaments). Ethnobotany: Used medicinally to treat colds, headaches, and gonorrhea; used extensively as a ceremonial medicine; some consider it to be poisonous to humans and animals. Etymology: Thalictrum is from the Greek thaliktron, a name given by Dioscorides to describe another plant with divided leaves; fendleri is named for Augustus Fendler (1813-1883) a German plant collector. Synonyms: Thalictrum amissum, T. fendleri var. platycarpum, T. fendleri var. wrightii Editor: LCrumbacher 2011, AHazelton 2017


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Understanding Giclee Prints
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Understanding Giclee Prints for present-day home wall decor.
Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclee" is a feminine noun that means a spurt of liquid. The word may have been borrowed from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt".
Images are developed from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto different substrates including canvas and fine art paper.
Giclee is a neologism coined in 1991 by printmaker Jack Duganne for fine art digital prints made on inkjet printers. The name originally applied to fine art prints created on Iris printers in a process made-up in the late 1980s but has since come to mean any inkjet print. It is usually used by print shops to suggest high quality printing.
Giclee prints are advantageous to artists who do not find it feasible to mass produce their work, but want to reproduce their art as needed.
Numerous examples of giclee prints can be found in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Chelsea Galleries. Recent auctions of giclee prints have fetched $10,800 for Annie Leibovitz, $9,600 for Chuck Close, and $22,800 for Wolfgang Tillmans.
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Jul 31, 2020
Dr. Fauci Hydroxychloroquine Statement Transcript: House Coronavirus Hearing July 31
Dr. Anthony Fauci's statement on hydroxychloroquine at the House coronavirus hearing on July 31. He said: "any and all of the randomized placebo-controlled trials, which is the gold standard of determining if something is effective, none of them had shown any efficacy by hydroxychloroquine". Read the transcript here.
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Dr. Fauci, one of the things… You made a comment a while ago with regards to hydroxychloroquine, and I have an article here that quotes the Henry Ford Health System, who did an extensive study on hydroxychloroquine, and they say that it significantly reduces the death rate of COVID patients. The study was highly analyzed by… And peer-reviewed unlike many other studies. And quoting the executive officer, who say, "As doctors and scientists, we look at the data for insight. And the data here is clear, there was a benefit to using the drug as a treatment for sick and hospitalized patients."
Speaker 1: (00:36)
And in talking with a lot of older doctors who have been around a while, and I trust their judgment in their use of hydroxychloroquine, they say that the initial studies didn't really use zinc with it. And they say that zinc is an enabler, to be able to help hydroxychloroquine actually do its job of going after and reducing deaths in patients. I had a long conversation with a doctor earlier in the week, and he said, "Yes, as long as zinc is there, it really definitely does work. Without it, it's minimally effective." Would you like to comment on that?
Dr. Fauci: (01:11)
Yeah. Thank you for that opportunity to comment. The Henry Ford Hospital study that was published, was a non-controlled, retrospective, cohort study. That was confounded by a number of issues, including the fact that many of the people who were receiving hydroxychloroquine were also receiving corticosteroids, which we know from another study, gives a clear benefit in reducing deaths with advanced disease. So, that study is a flawed study, and I think anyone who examines it carefully, is that it is not a randomized placebo-controlled trial. A statement-
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It's still peer-reviewed.
Dr. Fauci: (01:51)
It doesn't matter. You can peer-review something that's a bad study. But, the fact is, it is not a randomized placebo-controlled trial. The point that I think is important, because we all want to keep an open mind, any and all of the randomized placebo-controlled trials, which is the gold standard of determining if something is effective, none of them had shown any efficacy by hydroxychloroquine. Having said that, I will state, when I do see a randomized placebo-controlled trial that looks at any aspect of hydroxychloroquine, either early study, middle study, or late, if that randomized placebo-controlled trial shows efficacy, I would be the first one to admit it and to promote it. But I have not seen yet a randomized placebo-controlled trial that's done that. And in fact, every randomized placebo-controlled trial that has looked at it, has shown no efficacy. So, I just have to go with the data. I don't have any horse in the game one way or the other, I just look at the data.
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Thank you very much [crosstalk 00:02:57].
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Election FAQ's
Who can register to vote in Michigan?
To register to vote in Michigan you must be:
- A citizen of the United States of America.
- At least 18 years of age (by election day).
- A resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register to vote.
- Not serving a sentence in jail or prison
How do I register to vote?
You can register to vote by mail using this form or large print form; at your county or township clerk's office; or by visiting any Secretary of State branch office, or their website by clicking here.
In addition, the following State agencies offer voter registration services to their clients: Department of Human Services, the Department of Community Health and the Department of Career Development. Military recruitment centers also provide voter registration services.
What is the voter ID requirement?
When you go to the polls to cast a ballot, you will be asked to produce photo identification. The requirements are the result of a 1996 law determined to be enforceable by the Michigan Supreme Court in 2007.
The following types of photo ID are acceptable:
- Michigan driver's license or state-issued ID card
- Driver's license or personal identification card issued by another state
- Federal or state government-issued photo identification
- U.S. passport
- Military ID with photo
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The ID does not need your address. If you do not have photo ID or do not bring it with you to the polls, you may still vote. Simply sign an affidavit stating that you are not in possession of photo identification. Your ballot is included with all others and is counted on Election Day.
What hours are the polls open on Election Day?
The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for all elections.
How do I determine where I go to vote?
The Michigan Voter Information Center can help you determine whether you are registered to vote, and where you cast your ballot on Election Day. If you are not registered, you can follow the step-by-step instructions to register. You may also learn about voting equipment in your precinct, the voter identification requirement, and what you need to know if you would like to work at the polls on Election Day.
How can I learn about the candidates and proposals on my ballot before election day?
The Michigan Voter Information Center can help you determine what you will see on your ballot on Election Day.
Who qualifies for an absent voter ballot?
Pursuant to the passing of proposal 18-3 of 2018, all registered voters are eligible to obtain an absent voter ballot.
How do I get an absent voter ballot?
Your request for an absent voter ballot must be in writing and can be submitted to the township clerk at 3400 West Vienna Road, Clio, MI 48420.
Your request must include your signature. You must request an absent voter ballot by sending the application, a letter, a postcard, or a pre-printed application form obtained by our office to your the clerk. Requests to have an absent voter ballot mailed to you must be received by your clerk no later than 5 p.m. the Friday before the election. Absent voter ballots may be received in person up until 4 p.m. on the day before the election.
Once your request is received by the clerk, your signature on the request will be checked against your voter registration record before a ballot is issued. You must be a registered voter to receive an absent voter ballot. Requests for absent voter ballots are processed immediately. Absent voter ballots may be issued to you at your home address or any address outside of your city or township of residence.
Where do I send the absent voter ballot once I have filled it out?
Please return it to the clerks office at 3400 West Vienna Road, Clio, MI 48420.
What is an emergency absent voter ballot and how would I get one?
You may make an "emergency" request for an absent voter ballot if you cannot attend the polls on Election Day because:
- You have become physically disabled; or
- A family death or illness requires you to leave your community for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day.
The emergency must have occurred at a time which made it impossible for the voter to apply for an absent voter ballot by the statutory deadline for regular applications. Therefore, requests for an emergency ballot must be submitted after 5 p.m. the Friday before the election, which is the deadline for applying for a regular absent voter ballot, but before 4 p.m. on Election Day. Contact the clerk's office to obtain your emergency absent voter ballot. Emergency absent voter ballots must be returned to the clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
How does the voter ID requirement affect me if I vote with an absent voter ballot?
If obtaining your absent voter ballot in person, you will be requested to show photo ID. If you are not in possession of photo ID, you can simply sign an affidavit stating you are not in possession of photo ID. This requirement does not apply if requesting your ballot via mail.
Are absent voter ballots always counted?
Yes. Absent voter ballots simply allow voters who are eligible to cast ballots prior to Election Day. They are counted on Election Day along with all ballots voted at the polls.
How do I become an election inspector?
We are always looking for more election workers. Fill out the election inspector application and return it the Clerk's Office at 3400 West Vienna Road, Clio, MI 48420.


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GMercyU Hosts Classes of 1992 and 1967 Reunion
Gwynedd Mercy University welcomed graduates of the Classes of 1992 and 1967 to campus to celebrate their 25th and 50th Reunion on October 22, 2017.
Festivities began with mass in the Campbell Hall Chapel followed by a luncheon in Assumption Hall with greetings from President Deanne H. D'Emilio. The highlight of the day for many of the alums was the campus tour, as the reunion marked their first time back on campus since graduation. Alums reminisced about their GMercyU experiences and were eager to hear about the evolution of the University.
If you're interested in visiting campus or want to get involved with GMercyU's Alumni Association, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at email@example.com or 215-641-5554.
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Constantin is a Professor of Computer Science at Ecole Polytechnique, and member of LIX, a research laboratory of Ecole Polytechnique and CNRS. Before that, he was an Associate Professor at University of Paris and member of IRIF, a post-doc at IRIF, and he was awarded a joint phd at University Paris 12 and Universitatea "Al. I. Cuza", Iasi, Romania, under the advising of Catalin Dima and Ferucio Laurentiu Tiplea.
Constantin's research is focused on developing formal verification and analysis techniques to help the construction of reliable software systems. More precisely, his main research interests are:
- Algorithmic and logical foundations for constructing reliable software
- Programming abstractions for concurrent and distributed software
- Algorithmic verification, static analysis, automated testing
Upcoming events:
- ACM Conference on Object Oriented Programming Systems Languages and Applications (OOPSLA 2022)
- 43rd ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Programming Language Design and Implementation (PLDI 2022)
- The 10th Edition of The International Conference on Networked Systems (NETYS 2022)
- 33rd International Conference on Concurrency Theory (CONCUR 2022)
A list of recent publications. For the full list see DBLP
- MonkeyDB: effectively testing correctness under weak isolation levels. (pdf), with Ranadeep Biswas, Diptanshu Kakwani, Jyothi Vedurada, and Akash Lal: OOPSLA 2021
- Impossibility of Strongly-Linearizable Message-Passing Objects via Simulation by Single-Writer Registers. (pdf), with Hagit Attiya and Jennifer L. Welch: DISC 2021
- Checking Robustness Between Weak Transactional Consistency Models. (pdf), with Sidi Mohamed Beillahi and Ahmed Bouajjani: ESOP 2021
- Proving Highly-Concurrent Traversals Correct. (pdf), with Yotam Feldman, Artem Khyzha, Adam Morrison, Aleksandar Nanevski, Noam Rinetzky, and Sharon Shoham: OOPSLA 2020
- Testing Consensus Implementations using Communication Closure. (pdf), with Cezara Drăgoi, Constantin Enea, Burcu Kulahcioglu Ozkan, Rupak Majumdar, and Filip Niksic: OOPSLA 2020
- Behavioral Simulation for Smart Contracts. (pdf), with Sidi Mohamed Beillahi, Gabriela Ciocarlie, and Michael Emmi: PLDI 2020
- Inductive Sequentialization of Asynchronous Programs. (pdf), with Thomas Henzinger, Bernhard Kragl, Suha Mutluergil, and Shaz Qadeer: PLDI 2020
- Verifying Visibility-Based Weak Consistency. (pdf), with Siddharth Krishna, Michael Emmi, and Dejan Jovanovic: ESOP 2020
- Root Causing Linearizability Violations. (pdf), with Berk Çirisci, Azadeh Farzan, and Suha Orhun Mutluergil: CAV 2020
- Boosting Sequential Consistency Checking Using Saturation. (pdf), with Rachid Zennou, Mohamed Faouzi Atig, Ranadeep Biswas, Ahmed Bouajjani, and Mohammed Erradi: ATVA 2020
- Formalizing and Checking Multilevel Consistency. (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Madhavan Mukund, and Gautham Shenoy R, S.P. Suresh: VMCAI 2020
- On the complexity of checking transactional consistency. (pdf), with Ranadeep Biswas: OOPSLA 2019
- Putting Strong Linearizability in Context: Preserving Hyperproperties in Programs that Use Concurrent Objects. (pdf), with Hagit Attiya: DISC 2019
- Gradual Consistency Checking. (pdf), with Rachid Zennou, Ahmed Bouajjani, and Mohammed Erradi: CAV 2019
- Checking Robustness Against Snapshot Isolation. (pdf), with Sidi Mohamed Beillahi and Ahmed Bouajjani: CAV 2019
- On the Complexity of Checking Consistency for Replicated Data Types. (pdf), with Ranadeep Biswas and Michael Emmi: CAV 2019
- Violat: Generating Tests of Observational Refinement for Concurrent Objects. (pdf), with Michael Emmi: CAV 2019
- Replication-Aware Linearizability. (pdf), with Chao Wang, Suha Orhun Mutluergil, and Gustavo Petri: PLDI 2019
- Weak-Consistency Specification via Visibility Relaxation. (pdf), with Michael Emmi: POPL 2019
- Robustness Against Transactional Causal Consistency. (pdf, journal version), with Sidi Mohamed Beillahi and Ahmed Bouajjani: CONCUR 2019
- Order out of Chaos: Proving Linearizability Using Local Views. (pdf, with Yotam M. Y. Feldman, Adam Morrison, Noam Rinetzky and Sharon Shoham: DISC 2018
- Reasoning About TSO Programs Using Reduction and Abstraction. (pdf, long version), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Suha Orhun Mutluergil, and Serdar Tasiran: CAV 2018
- On the Completeness of Verifying Message Passing Programs Under Bounded Asynchrony. (pdf, long version), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Kailiang Ji, and Shaz Qadeer: CAV 2018
- Monitoring Weak Consistency. (pdf), with Michael Emmi: CAV 2018
- Exposing Non-Atomic Methods of Concurrent Objects. (pdf), with Michael Emmi
- Datalog-Based Scalable Semantic Diffing of Concurrent Programs. (pdf), with Chungha Sung, Shuvendu K. Lahiri, Chao Wang: ASE 2018
- Sound, Complete, and Tractable Linearizability Monitoring for Concurrent Collections. (pdf), with Michael Emmi POPL 2018
- Checking Linearizability of Concurrent Priority Queues. (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani and Chao Wang CONCUR 2017
- Abstract Semantic Diffing of Evolving Concurrent Programs. (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani and Shuvendu Lahiri SAS 2017
- Proving Linearizability Using Forward Simulations. (pdf, long version), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Michael Emmi, and Suha Orhun Mutluergil CAV 2017
- Verifying Robustness of Event-Driven Asynchronous Programs against Concurrency (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Michael Emmi, Burcu Kulahcioglu Ozkan, and Serdar Tasiran, ESOP 2017
- On Verifying Causal Consistency (pdf, long version), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Rachid Guerraoui, and Jad Hamza, POPL 2017
- On Atomicity in Presence of Non-atomic Writes (pdf), with Azadeh Farzan, TACAS 2016
- Symbolic Abstract Data Type Inference (pdf), with Michael Emmi, POPL 2016
- On Automated Lemma Generation for Separation Logic with Inductive Definitions (pdf), with Mihaela Sighireanu and Zhilin Wu, ATVA 2015
- On Reducing Linearizability to State Reachability (pdf, journal version), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Michael Emmi, and Jad Hamza, ICALP 2015
- Monitoring Refinement via Symbolic Reasoning (pdf), with Michael Emmi, and Jad Hamza, PLDI 2015
- Tractable Refinement Checking for Concurrent Objects (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Michael Emmi, and Jad Hamza, POPL 2015
- Compositional Entailment Checking for a Fragment of Separation Logic (pdf), with Ondrej Lenga, Mihaela Sighireanu, and Tomas Vojnar, APLAS 2014
- The tool SPEN participated to SL-COMP'14, a competition of solvers for Separation Logic
- On the Path-Width of Integer Linear Programming (pdf), with Peter Habermehl, Omar Inverso, and Gennaro Parlato, GANDALF 2014
- Verifying Eventual Consistency of Optimistic Replication Systems (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani and Jad Hamza, POPL 2014
- Local Shape Analysis for Overlaid Data Structures (pdf), with Cezara Dragoi and Mihaela Sighireanu, SAS 2013
- Verifying Concurrent Programs Against Sequential Specifications (pdf, technical report pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Michael Emmi, and Jad Hamza, ESOP 2013
- Compositional Invariant Checking for Overlaid and Nested Linked Lists (pdf), with Vlad Saveluc and Mihaela Sighireanu, ESOP 2013
- Accurate Invariant Checking for Programs Manipulating Lists and Arrays with Infinite Data (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Cezara Dragoi, and Mihaela Sighireanu, ATVA 2012
- Abstract Domains for Automated Reasoning about List-Manipulating Programs with Infinite Data (pdf) , with Ahmed Bouajjani, Cezara Dragoi, and Mihaela Sighireanu, VMCAI 2012
- On Inter-Procedural Analysis of Programs with Lists and Data (pdf), with Ahmed Bouajjani, Cezara Dragoi, and Mihaela Sighireanu PLDI 2011
Phd students:Enrique Roman Calvo (started 2021)
Srinidhi Nagendra (started 2020)
Berk Cirisci (started 2019)
Graduated Phd students/Postdocs:Ranadeep Biswas (graduated 2021)
Sidi Mohamed Beillahi (graduated 2021, co-directed with Ahmed Bouajjani)
German Andres Delbianco (postdoc 2017-2019)
Chao Wang (postdoc 2016-2018)
Suha Orhun Mutluergil (graduated 2018, co-directed with Serdar Tasiran)
Jad Hamza (graduated 2016, co-directed with Ahmed Bouajjani)
Graduated MSC students:Maria Abramiuc (2012, co-directed with Mihaela Sighireanu)
Vlad Saveluc (2013, co-directed with Mihaela Sighireanu)
Professional activities
Program Committee CAV 2021
Program Committee SAS 2021
Program Co-Chair PERR 2020
Program Committee CAV 2020
Program Committee FORTE 2020
Program Committee VMCAI 2020
Program Committee SYNASC 2019 (Logic and Programming)
Program Committee iFM 2019
Program Co-Chair VMCAI 2019
Program Committee ESOP 2019
Program Committee NETYS 2019
Program Committee CAV 2019
Program Co-Chair EPIT 2018
Program Co-Chair YR-CONCUR 2018
Program Committee PAPOC 2018
Program Committee NETYS 2018
Program Committee POPL 2018
Program Committee RADICAL 2017
Program Committee CONCUR 2017
Program Committee ATVA 2017
Program Committee CAV 2016
Program Committee VMCAI 2015


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Clipboard Viewer is an enhancer of your default Windows Clipboard.
Clipboard Viewer 1.0.1 is clipboard tools software developed by Reality Studio.
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Marvelous House Design with Glass Door
A glass door which used in the shops or office is may be usual. But, how is if you apply it in your house? Well, applying glass door in a house is not a rare thing anymore. There are some people who have applied it in their house. Now the question is what the best glass door for your house is.
Glass door is able to be used in all rooms of your house. One thing you have to know is the styles of the door which is suitable for the rooms. So, later on the s give much contribution in beautifying your house. A wooden glass door will be a good choice for the main door in your house. Choose glass door which framed by carved wood. The carvings in wood will make everyone who sees not bored.
The beautiful etched glass also makes the main door of your house not monotonous. There are many options of unique etched glass that can be chosen for your house. While another glass door is sliding glass door. At the back of the house, you can connect the dining room and the backyard with sliding glass door. Enjoying the fresh green garden while having meals can be your favorite activity at home.
When you want to have garden party, the sliding door will also help you much. It is also not less interesting to do when it is raining. From your house you are able to enjoy the drizzle through the glass door. And get a cup of hot tea with you. It would be one of the nicest moments you've ever had.
The glass door is also able to be used in your bedroom. Have you had it? If so, how interesting your bedroom is after having it. Take a glass door for your bedroom to let sunlight comes to. So, you can sun bathing on the weekend. Besides, the sunlight which enters through the glass door also can be lighting at noon. In addition, if you like art, art glass door is a good choice for you. It gives more artistic value to your house.


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Hello Stampers!
I must say I had a great time putting this together while on board the Allure of the Sea last month. I finally cracked out the NEW Blendability alcohol based markers from Stampin' Up! and colored several of the rhinestones. I got the idea a number of years ago from a display at Stampin' Up!'s annual convention. I photographed it and have been going to get "a round tuit" someday. Finally happened and I am in love with it. It is done on a 5″ x 7″ piece of Shimmery White cardstock. I did not have a "pattern" other than the photograph. I started with the bottom line of pearls along the edge of a ruler. I would periodically place the ruler to be sure the sections were straight. Next time, I think I will make the crown a bit smaller to allow me to add "MY PRINCESS" along the bottom with the NEW THINLIT LETTERS!! (my FAVORITE item in the new catalog!!) . And, I may do all white pearls and rhinestones on Blackberry Bliss or Melon Mambo. Just thinking…yum!
Here is a closer look. Hope you try it. Let me know if I can help you.
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Court Room Comedy where your friends are on trial, and you are the jury! Are there people in your group who won't buy a round? Take too long to get ready? Murder songs on Karaoke? Now is your chance to hold them to account in Court Room Roast!
A comedy lawyer and judge will try your group's cases, and generally take the mickey. With the help of the judge, your friends will defend themselves against the charges, but it is down to YOU to decide if they are guilty!


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The Northman by Robert Eggers: What to Expect
Robert Eggers is the true definition of the auteur director in an industry that has systematically exterminated them in favor of glorified project managers. His vision is incredibly unique and challenging in this new age of passive entertainment. He and Ari Aster have proven that the horror genre is practically boundless, and its fanbase ravages every new entry into horror�s growing list of subgenre�s. So, it�s no surprise that when word got out that Eggers� next project is a tenth century Viking revenge saga titled The Northman, people lost their minds.
Scant details began trickling out weeks ahead of production. Every bit of information better than the last, and just as the anticipation began to boil production was halted due to Covid-19. So, no one knows for sure when production will resume, and that means no one knows when it will be released. However, we can collect every bit of information we know so far about the film and speculate a bit � if only to keep our salivary glands working overtime.
The Design
According to Indiewire, The Northman centers around a Viking prince whose eyes are set for revenge after his father is murdered. Now, Robert Eggers is a modern day master of the mise en sc�ne, and his attention to detail is nothing short of exquisite. His background is in production design, and considering production of the film was set to be shot in Northern Ireland, Eggers will settle for nothing less than complete authenticity. Think of that first scene in The Witch as William and his family stand defiant before a panel of puritanical judges. The walls and beams of the small building felt freshly cut, and the atmosphere was quaint, yet highly claustrophobic. Or The Lighthouse when the two Thomases drunkenly awaken from a storm that had flooded their quarters. It made you feel as though you were drenched and could smell the sea water stagnate in that old, rotting cottage.
The Script
Let�s talk about the writing. Robert Eggers and his brother Max have built a firm reputation of creating well researched dialogue incredibly authentic to their story�s timeframe. However, Robert Eggers co-wrote the screenplay to The Northman with famed Icelandic poet, writer and lyricist Sj�n Sigurdsson. Consider the chatter of the similarities between The Northman�s logline and the narrative of Shakespeare�s Hamlet. Could this film turn out to be a poetically versed, violent tragedy? Well, we know it will be violent, but your imagination could go wild when you place Sigurdsson�s surrealist Icelandic poetry against Eggers� meticulous attention to detail. Think of the insanely realistic dialogue the Brothers Eggers created with their previous films, but now add in some type of Icelandic iambic pentameter to the mix.
The Cast
From the powerfully haunting performance of GOT alumni, Ralph Ineson and Kate Dickie in The Witch, to the absolutely powerhouse turn for Willem Dafoe in The Lighthouse, Eggers is able to get the best of the best from his cast. The actors locked in to bring this Viking tale to life is very intriguing. Back from The Witch, we have Anya Taylor Joy, and from his aforementioned performance in The Lighthouse, we have Willem Dafoe. So far there are no details about which characters either might play but it�s not hard to imagine these talented two draped in animal fur sailing upon on a langskip across the arctic sea.
We know that Alexander Skarsg�rd will be playing the title role as the Viking prince bent on revenge, and Nicole Kidman his mother, the queen. Both actors, though talented, are known more for their understated performances. What we�ve so far seen from Robert Eggers small, but incredible catalog is an incredibly round performances by all main characters. What this means is that we see performances that build with the narrative, and though nearly every character in both his films begin understated, as the misery builds, so do the performances. However, Robert Pattinson, another talented actor known for his quiet power in earlier films, certainly rose to the occasion so there should be no doubt that both Kidman, and Skarsg�rd will do the same.
The Look
Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke will again return as a seemingly constant in Robert Eggers� canon, gracing us with another chance to witness the incredibly textured and complex photography we�ve come to expect between the two. Blaschke has mentioned that The Northman is a sort of companion to Eggers� previous films, but it certainly seems as though the budget will far exceed both, so it calls in to question the size and scope in comparison to both The Witch, and The Lighthouse. The question may seem unimportant, but considering the question of aspect ratio between Eggers and Blaschke is never as simple as 16:9 or 2.4:1. it�s a mystery as to what picture we will get. The Witch was shot 1.66:1 aspect ratio, while The Lighthouse gave us a narrow 4:3.
Both aspect ratios are more associated with another era of film and certainly not the current one. Considering the somewhat closed frame of The Witch, and the very closed frame of The Lighthouse, these aspect ratios make more sense. Eggers wanted to trap you in with his characters in their closed off worlds, but will that be the same for The Northman? If our protagonist is set free in his world by Eggers, does that give him license to show us the vast world of Odin�s making? Considering filming will take place in Belfast, Ireland, home to many of the great locations in Game of Thrones, I�d be interested to see what Eggers and Blaschke can cook up with 2.4:1. Imagine the incredibly balanced compositions they�ll serve up over a strip of anamorphic film.
Animals as Omens
Both of Eggers� previous films use animals to deepen and enhance the many themes within his narratives. Norse mythology uses an abundance of animals in a number of ways so it's hard to imagine Eggers not utilizing some beast to deepen layers within his story. In The Witch a rabbit was desperately hunted. The rabbit is known to represent abundance within Pagan folklore, and it was abundance that had been taken away from the family. The seagull was heavily featured in The Lighthouse. The elder Thomas claims the seagulls are inhabited by the souls of dead sailors, and therefore should be left alone. The seagull represents freedom, and after one of them dies, the two Thomases become trapped on the island. Two great omens of Norse mythology are the wolf and the raven, however, the horse, deer and boar are also heavily attributed to the totems of the Norse gods.
So judging from what we know of Robert Eggers and his immaculate style, and the few details we have about The Northman, what can we really expect from the film? It�s safe to assume that what we will get is a soggy, dreary, slog through the rocky coast of ancient Iceland. The air is salty and the fog thick. You�ll be able to smell the musk of human skin under thick pelts of wolf and bear hide, and feel the blood spray you as sharp, steely blades rip through chest and bone. You�ll see a raven or wolf guiding us to a cave beyond a great ravine. The dialogue will be dense and lyrical like some lost Norse poem of past gods. You�ll hear the rocks beneath the feet of a Viking prince, and follow him to exact a violent, rage fueled massacre upon those responsible for killing his father, the king. It will be epic and very, very Eggers
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They swoop in to rescue military personnel behind enemy lines, but after flying beyond their service life, the Air Force is replacing the Pave Hawk helicopters like the ones the public has seen during Davis Monthan Angel Thunder training missions.
Impressive to watch in action -- they are the Air Force's HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters, the aircraft of choice when U-S pilots are shot down or service members are stranded in enemy territory and must be rescued.
"Need to see my family again, whoo, whoo, whoo, you see this thing coming in, you survive a lot of times because not only the men but the aircraft itself," said Sawyer.
Craig Sawman Sawyer, former Navy Seal Team 6, has flown in the Pave Hawks. He calls them workhorses. "They're special because they're kind of tailored for the special operations role in that they can refuel at night, they got electronics packages and they train with Air Force Para-rescue operators."
Sawyer describes how every kind of Hawk helicopter takes a lot of pounding during missions. "I've flown through a set of power lines outside of Sarajevo. And we flew through and did not crash but it tore up the rotors. Browned out -- what they call brown out with the sand at night flares up upon landing -- the pilots couldn't see and chopped the throttle and landed about 50 feet -- very hard impact," he said.
Now the entire 1980s era fleet has aged beyond their expected life. Once 112 strong -- now thinned out to 96 because of "mishaps" and "maintenance" problems, according to a just-released report by the Government Accountability Office.
68 percent of the remaining fleet were mission-capable last year -- 16 fewer than the Air Force requires. And the GAO says the growing maintenance failures can affect the availability and success rate of missions. "There are a lot of times now that guys don't have air support overhead because either there aren't enough aircraft in theatre or they are down for maintenance, so it's important for an aircraft to be up and running," said Sawyer.
The GAO reports Davis Monthan AFB has 15 Pave Hawks.Active-duty rescue squadrons are scheduled to begin receiving new helicopters in 2020 -- six years before the reserve units.


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Myiasis in humans and other animals, including applied applications in larval therapy & forensic entomology
A selection of talks on Methods
Artificial intelligence in medicine: history & state of the art
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- Prof. John Fox
- University of Oxford, UK
Understanding statistics in epidemics and pandemics: lessons learned from COVID-19
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- Prof. Sarah Ransdell
- Nova Southeastern University, USA
International biobanking: overview of key practices and policies
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- Dr. Jim Vaught
- Editor in Chief, Biopreservation & Biobanking, USA
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Hello. My name is Jamie Stevens and I'm based in the School of Biosciences at the University of Exeter. This talk forms part of the series on vector-borne diseases and will focus on myiasis in humans and other animals, and will include brief reviews of the applied topics of larval therapy and forensic entomology. This work, and indeed my research generally, have benefited from collaboration with many colleagues in the UK, Europe, Africa, North and South America, Australia, and New Zealand, many of whom have also been kind enough to provide some of the photographs used in the presentation. Full acknowledgements are given at the end of the talk. Additionally, however, I would particularly like to thank one of my recent PhD graduates, Dr. Laura McDonagh, for excellent work in this field, and in helping to prepare this presentation.
This talk will cover six main topic areas, as outlined on the slide. Firstly, we will define myiasis, and we will look at types of myiasis. And specifically, we will look at what is and what is not myiasis. Secondly, we will review the various agents of myiasis, including their biology and life histories. Thirdly, we will look at the evolution of parasitism, and in particular, the myiasis habit. Fourthly, we will look at control and intervention strategies. And finally, parts five and six, we will look briefly at the applied topics of larval therapy and forensic entomology.
So before we go any further with the main talk, what is myiasis? Well, I'm not going to say too much at this stage. We will look at formal definitions of myiasis in the next few slides. For the moment, I just want to show you a couple of typical larval infestations of a living vertebrate host so you're familiar with the type of disease condition that constitutes myiasis. On the left, we can see two cases of obligate myiasis in the hooves of goats. The top picture is an infestation with Old World screwworm fly, Chrysomya bezziana. In this case, it was from Malaysia. The lower picture is an infestation with Wohlfahrtia magnifica. This is a common parasite of livestock throughout the southern Mediterranean, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. On the right, we see two non-obligate, or facultative, myiases, and I'll say more about these terms in a minute. The lower right picture is of a typical case of sheep blowfy strike. As you can see, the larvae of the green bottle fly, Lucilia sericarta, thrive in the humid, soiled wool of the sheep. The upper right picture is a secondary infestation with larvae of the corn bluebottle, Calliphora vicina. In this case, the host animal was already dead. Typically, bluebottles are carrion flies and will only feed at the site of the pre-existing wound and when the host is already close to death. One final point to remember with myiasis is that, unlike with many other vector-borne diseases, in myiases the vector-- the adult fly and the parasite, the larvae-- are, in fact, one in the same thing.


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Clare Hand is a self-described flaming London lesbian. Since October, she's been working on the door at queer women's events in London. She documents the atmosphere, music, fashions, vibe (are you going to get laid or make new mates), the public's response to queer women's priority spaces and the people behind the nights. When she first conceived of the project, she wanted to take it international—and that's exactly what she's doing here at GO Magazine. In May, she crossed the Atlantic. She started in San Francisco, then LA, then she will be heading to Bogota and São Paulo. After this, she is off to NYC for WorldPride/Stonewall 50. These are her Lesbian Door Diaries. Catch up on the last one here.
It's finally WorldPride | Stonewall 50 weekend, which means NYC is bursting at the seams with queer folks; for real, it's actually surprising to see public displays of heterosexuality out here.
People from Coney Island and Amsterdam, Jersey and Taipei, are roaming around town: their flip-flops slap the pavement, while their rainbow attire gleams in the light. "Happy Pride," can be heard in coffee shops in Queens, gyms in Manhattan and parks on Staten Island.
At some point this week, most of these people will pay a visit to a living piece of queer history– The Stonewall Inn. All will take a photo – hundreds were taken in the few hours I was there alone – and most will stop for a moment and pay homage to this small two-story, red-brick bar.
Fifty years ago, this was one of very few places queer people could blossom, evolve, dance, find family, friends and lovers. Back then, it was hardly a safe space; it was mafia-run, and police officers – their batons held-high – were some of the Inn's most regular visitors.
And then on the night of June 28th, something extraordinary happened: our queer ancestors decided that they would live in subjugation no more. Butch black lesbian Stormé DeLaverie was one of the first to stand-up, a parking metre was uprooted, fires were started, bottles were thrown and six police officers were locked inside the bar. For the next six days, thousands of people – led by the likes of black drag queen Marsha P Johnson and Latina transwoman Sylvia Rivera – took to the streets. Stonewall isn't just a gay bar, it is the place that summoned rebellion in our queer forebears. Having a drink inside while contemplating all of this is a very powerful experience.
I had to ask for the honour of working on Stonewall's door. I arrived at 9pm, it was a hot and sticky night (just as it was in 1969). A congregation of queers were papping the bar: "hey, would you mind taking a photo of us", "don't zoom", "no, look at my hair, take another." They pose under an army of pride flags – gay, trans, lesbian, leather, bi, intersex, genderqueer – you name the flag, it hangs from the venue.
A queue had already started to form behind a red velvet rope, a TV crew filmed the frenzy, a mother stood outside with her kids; "so this the bar where it all happened," she said. Meanwhile, Mike the security guard – donning a hot pink sweater – checked IDs and recited his mantra, "no large bags, no attitude."
As I entered I was greeted by what can only be described as a two-woman stand-up show. Michelle and Mel, Stonewall-bartenders turned door people for the night, were taking $5 cover and leaving people in hysterics as they stepped inside.
The pair were covered in Stonewall merch, and handed out wristbands, or as they called them, "complimentary orange bracelets, they're waterproof." They placed their 'free bracelets' on the right or left arm, "whichever you prefer," they'd say, as they ascertained whether people were a top, bottom or verse based on the wrist you offered up. They'd sing little tunes, dish out high-fives and cheer like they were courtside at a Knicks game. They'd energise anyone who walked in the building and, as I worked alongside them, made me look as witty as a plain piece of paper in comparison.
The crowd were, to put it lightly, eclectic. A person in dark blue scrubs came in for a post-hospital pint, three staff from London's only lesbian bar She Soho swung by, while drag queens came in their droves – one was dressed as an "orange bearded lady or Jessica Rabbit's long-lost uncle, transitioning into a carrot," their words, not mine.
Many came coated in glitter, looking like they'd just hit 21; a mom dropped two of them off and wished them a great night, like it was their first day at school. On the other end of the age-spectrum, an 80-year-old (heterosexual) Chinese couple came in to pose for a photo with the 'Raided Premises' sign in the bar's doorway. Soon after, Paul from Scotland – who was born on June 28th 1969 – had to go home to get his ID."My ID?!" he protested, "I'm fucking fifty myself," he said as he walked away. I saw him inside an hour later, "I spent thirty quid on a cab back to the hotel," he said jovially, "I had to come, fifty for fifty."
There were people from Denver, São Paulo, Lima and Lagos. South Africans clapped giddily as they arrived, German's said "tshüss" as they left.
Everyone nestled comfortably into the venue which, though packed, never felt too full. Stonewall is a carefully curated space. The music is present but not loud enough to disturb conversation, the temperature is nice and the interiors are iconic (think gold-tiled ceiling and vintage Tiffany-style lights). It has all the intimacy of a dive bar, with the vibrancy of a club; it's fresh and smooth-running, yet drenched in history.
People congregate in circles and pairs, others stand alone and ponder the significance of the space. Some are exchanging flirtatious glances, most are chilling, too busy basking in the frivolity of Pride to eye-bang strangers. Though it is the most renowned gay bar in the world, it still feels down-to-earth: it is queer, playful and important. People express their gender/sexuality in various ways, and the atmosphere doesn't allow for prejudice or judgement. This is exactly how a safe space for queer folks should feel.
Upstairs I could hear the beginnings of the evening's drag show. I headed up to find a heaving crowd, beside themselves as a glam queen lip-synced 'I Will Survive.' It was too packed for me to get involved (and so packed that tips had to be passed by hand from back to front), so I headed back downstairs to chat with some more strangers and crack-up with the Village's funniest door-girls.
The bar stayed open til 4am. I headed off before close, as I stood on the pavement outside I could still hear the slap of Michelle's welcoming high-five. I decided to go for a little stroll: down Christopher Street, past Gay Street, there were gay flags hanging from nearly every restaurant, bar, shop and home in sight. I gave a little salute to our loud, proud and defiantly queer ancestors. It was their revolution, on these very streets half a century ago that made all this possible.
GO will be documenting the atmosphere at Stonewall at various points this weekend, head to our Insta and Facebook to follow the action.


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Labour ministry unveils poverty reduction plan
Approximately 1.5 million Czechs are living below the national poverty line. In line with their election promises, the Social Democrats have now unveiled a long-term poverty reduction plan aiming to improve their lot. But with money in short supply, the leading party in government will need to convince its own coalition partners of the need to spend tens of billions of crowns on higher pensions and social housing.
The long-term strategy, drafted by the Labour and Social Affairs Ministry envisages a growth in the minimal wage from the present 8,500 crowns a month to 9,000 in 2015 with the aim of reaching 12,000 in 2018. The Social Democrats argue that it is essential for people who work to have a higher income than those who live off social welfare, since a meagre minimal wage only encourages people to sponge off the state.
There are also plans to raise pensions –which this year grew on average by 45 crowns –i.e. just over two US dollars. The ministry says a 200 crowns pension hike next year is an absolute minimum and would like to see pensions valorised regularly to cover inflation.
And, last but not least, the government wants to address the problem of social housing. According to government data compiled in cooperation with the Czech branch of the Salvation Army there are now approximately 30,000 homeless people in the country and another 70 thousand people are at threat of losing their homes. Providing social housing, which people on a minimum income could afford, is high on the list of government priorities and part of its strategy against homelessness. The prime minister, who is the driving force behind these plans, says he would like to see legislation on higher pensions approved by mid-summer and a clear outline of plans for social housing before the end of the year.


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I picked up my new Australian passport today from the embassy here in Hanoi. Another Australian guy was doing the same thing. He had just come back from the Vietnamese immigration office and they needed a letter from the Australian embassy for him to get a new visa. The Australian embassy official didn't know this, so he made one up for me also.
This was just at around 11:30 and the immigration office closes for lunch between 11:30 and 1:30 pm, so I also took a break for lunch. Back at the immigration office I run into the Australian guy again. He had just finished submitting the paperwork and was complaining that it was going to take a week. Another week's wait in Hanoi, I thought.
Fortunately the immigration lady said I could pick it up on the 21st – only three days of waiting, but would cost US$35. The Aussie guy said his was going to cost $10. I don't really like arguing with immigration officials but wanted to know why my friend's visa was only going to cost $10. She explained that since I was on my second visa or something that it would cost more.
Who knows the real story, but you can't really negotiate too much with socialist government officials.
It was a hot and humid day today which didn't make it any easier. I was thinking of going back to Thailand and then Laos, but I think now I will just fly to Laos from here and make my way by land to Thailand.


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Here are the links to the eBooks on Barnes & Noble. 10% off your order – use code Fall10 Enjoy the feast! Celebrate your independence! "Alternative Economics: Reversing Stagnation" translated by Marc Batko, $3.99 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/alternative+economics%3A+reversing+stagnation?_requestid=5573331 "Poverty Returns with Misguided Policy" … Continue reading
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Post-capitalist Perspectives
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Alternative Federal Budget (Canada), 156 pp
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The Canon 3000N released in 2002, was one of Canon's last 35mm film consumer SLR bodies for Canon EF autofocus system lenses. It had a large set of operation modes including fully automatic modes, semi-automatic modes, scene modes, and TTL flash modes. In other markets, it is also known as the EOS Rebel XS N, EOS Rebel GII as well as the EOS 66. It was succeeded by the EOS 3000V.
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Voigt (Husaren)
Johann Voigt, a soldier, and his wife Anna settled in the Volga German colony of Husaren on 13 June 1765. They are recorded there on the 1767 census in Household No. 2.
In 1796, Katharina Voigt, widow of Johann Voigt, and her son moved from Husaren to Walter.
Johann Friedrich Voigt, son of Johann Voigt, is recorded on the 1798 census of Walter in Household No. Wt090.
In 1798, Philipp Joseph Voigt moved from Husaren to Rosenheim.
Johann Philipp Feit, presumed son of Johann Voigt, from Husaren, his wife, and his mother-in-law are recorded on the 1798 census of Stahl am Tarlyk in Household No. St16.
Johann Philipp Voigt is recorded on the 1811 census of Stahl am Tarlyk in Household No. 17 along with a note that he relocated to the colony of Anton in 1806.
The death of [Johann] Philipp Voigt in 1819 is recorded on the 1834 census of Anton in Household No. 89.
The 1798 census of Husaren records in Household No. Hn19 that Johannes Voigt and his family are in the colony of Schuck where he is working as a shepherd.
The 1767 census records that Johann Voigt came from the Polish village of Gniew.
- 1811 Stahl am Tarlyk Census (Household No. 17).
- 1834 Anton Census (Household No. 89).
- Mai, Brent Alan. 1798 Census of the German Colonies along the Volga: Economy, Population, and Agriculture (Lincoln, NE: American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1999): Hn19, St16, Wt090, Mv1044, Mv0148.
- Pleve, Igor. Einwanderung in das Wolgagebiet, 1764-1767 Band 2 (Göttingen: Der Göttinger Arbeitskreis, 2001): 163.
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One Skirt, three Looks
We have always emphasized wardrobe maximization and today we'll share how to style a pleated skirt in three different ways. The beauty with the pleated skirt is that its so versatile and can allow you to wear it as formal wear, casual wear, and even dressy.
In this post we are looking at cool fun ways to style a black pleated skirt.
Look 1: Paired with Denim Jacket
Look 2: Paired with a Vest Blazer
Look 3: Paired with a printed shirt


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On app and chrome cleared cache still playing up I'll try on another browser David
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As you may have noticed, we've been looking at the statistics and numbers Real Madrid has accumulated as they march towards their first league title in four years. As EIC Gabe Lezra and others have noted, numbers in football are complex and don't always tell the entire tale. Even so, sometimes the sheer of volume of numerical evidence does provide a solid, objective measurement of just how good los blancos have been this season. So continuing on that theme, Opta has some interesting data that I'd like to share ahead of Saturday's away match in Betis.
Madrid have averaged four goals per match over their last three league meetings with Betis, including a 4-1 victory at the Bernabeu in October. Interestingly, Real Madrid have scored at least once in their last 12 appearances at the Benito Villamarin, according to Opta, but have only gone on to win four of those matches, losing four and drawing the difference.
If we know anything about Pepe Mel's Betis side, it's that they will attack, so I'm glad that Pepe will available to provide strength and stability to Madrid's backline. I'll also be very curious to see if Jose Mourinho gives Raphael Varane any minutes in this match. Another thing to consider about Betis's attack is that it's heavily imbalanced, as Ruben Castro and Jorge Molina have scored five of the squad's last six league goals. Castro leads Betis with nine goals which is 31% of their 29 total league goals scored. Betis are also extremely unlucky offensively, and just slightly off target with their shooting, hitting the woodwork a total of 17 times this season. That's a considerable number of shots; had even half of them found the net, who knows where Betis would be in the table.
Madrid have no such nagging questions surrounding them as they have scored a staggering 85 goals and are on pace to net an amazing 129, according to Opta. This would shatter the Liga record for goals in a season. I expect to see virtually the same offensive line-up with fluid combinations of Kaka, Mesut Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain featuring up front. I wish we could see a little more of Esteban Granero, but it's hard to imagine where he would slot in with everyone in the midfield currently playing at a considerably high level.
Finally, Goal.com reports that Mourinho has become the most successful manager in Spanish football history over the span of his first one hundred matches in charge. Real Madrid have won 76 of the first 99 matches of his tenure. They've only lost 10 of the remaining 23 matches. Let that sink in.
What do you think, madridistas? I'd be curious to know your thoughts on the line-up, Betis, stats et.al.
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Glossy magazines adore Sibella Court, the founder of the homewares and interiors store and blog the Society Inc. And it's no wonder – Court sure knows how to curate a collection of beautiful items, from reclaimed vintage shutters to decorative crystals that would look swell in any dream beachside home. Hey, even if you don't have the paypacket to support a weekend pad on the coast, it's still tempting to dress up that Inner West share house as if you do.
The Society Inc used to have a boutique in Paddington; now the store can now be found at Precinct 75 in St Peters in a space that's twice the size of the previous shop. Located in the heart of an industrial warehouse, the store is filled with eclectic antiques and oddities as well as new pieces of furniture and homewares sourced by or produced by Sibella Court. Stacked in the corner are rustic, bleached shutters from Java available for $350; there's a nostalgia-inducing rope swing set, made in Australia, for $320; and there are indigo-dyed throws brought back from the western gulf of Africa starting at $190.
Standing tall in the centre of the store is a colourful army of longboards, designed by Sibella in collaboration with McTavish. The Gypsy range is inspired by Court's travels and she has worked with Australian designers like Shibori and Bethany Linz to create the wistful patterns. The surfboards are available in three lengths and they're made to order for just over $2,000.
One of the most popular items in store is a mirror designed in the shape of a shield, the Society Inc's emblem. A staff member tells us that everyone who works there has one, and at $75 it's an accessible way to own a piece of the Society Inc lifestyle.
Sibella Court is often at the store herself, and there are a number of gift items that loyal followers will lap up – like the hardware designed by Sibella, a range of handles, hooks and decorative tools with an industrial feel. There's a pile of Sibella Court's own literature, such as The Stylist's Guide to NYC (Court lived there for ten years). And there are soaps branded with the shield emblem in fragrances inspired by her travels to the Galapagos and Transylvania – all crafted by Richmond Soap Studio ($15 each).
The in-demand stylist claims to be part gypsy, part pirate: her themes are seen throughout the store, from the porcelain fortune cookies ($15) to ornaments adorned with Turkish eye designs. 'Fuck Everything Become a Pirate' is sketched above an antique sink stand. One of the ways shoppers can indulge in the dream is to pick up a zeolite crystal for 20 bucks. We say, give in to those nomadic fancies and spend the afternoon in store, picking out a few nuggets of your own.


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Jumbo were contracted to provide food packages for 4 destinations. They also undertook to deliver to the 2 destinations in Gaborone and to load our vehicles that undertook the delivery to Jwaneng and Mochudi. The distribution to SOS Children Village and Botswana Retired Nurses Society (BORNUS) in Tlokweng, Gaborone was done on the 16 January 2021, Bakgatla Bolokang Matshelo (BBM) was done on 23 January 2021 in Mochudi and to the Catholic Church in Jwaneng on 30 January 2021.
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"Śpiewanki Wielkopolskie" CD
Songs from the album 'Śpiewanki Wielkopolskie' produced by the Musical Theater in Poznań
The Poznań branch of the Institute of National Remembrance is one of the partners who helped with the CD entitled "Śpiewanki Wielkopolskie", released by Muzyczny Theatre in Poznań on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence and of the outbreak of the Greater Poland Uprising.
The CD features 18 songs, such as "Wojenko, wojenko, cóżeś ty za pani", "Marsylianka Wielkopolska", "Gdy szedłem raz od warty" and "Wśród nocnej ciszy pod Lwowem". The CD comes with a songbook which includes the music score and lyrics. The songs were recorded on 22 June 2018 during a concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence, the 100th anniversary of the Greater Poland Uprising and the 1050th anniversary of the Poznań Bishopric. On that day, nearly 20000 people gathered on Ostrów Tumski in Poznań to listen to these songs associated with the Uprising and which referred to the tradition of independence deeply rooted in Greater Poland. The repertoire was arranged by Radosław Mateja and Michał Łaszewicz, who was also the music director of the project. The concert was performed by soloists and the orchestra of Muzyczny Theatre in Poznań, the AMU Academic Choir and other invited guests. The audience was happy to join in the singing.
Here we present you with selected pieces with the lyrics and score, hoping that they will inspire you to take a closer look at the tradition and history of Poland and Greater Poland. The songs carry the spirit and enthusiasm manifested by the Poles during our fight for Independence.
Song titles and order:
- 01 - Gdy szedłem raz od warty
- 02 - Wśród nocnej ciszy pod Lwowem
- 03 - Dziewiętnasty, rok dwudziesty
- 07 - Hej, nasza kompania
- 08 - Naprzód, poznański pułku pierwszy
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Hours after the Illinois Supreme Court struck down the state's eavesdropping statute on Thursday, Annabel Melongo reflected on the 20 months she spent locked up in the Cook County Jail under the now-unconstitutional law.
Melongo said she had been ordered held on a six-figure bond typically given repeat or violent offenders for recording three telephone conversations she had with a court reporter supervisor at the Leighton Criminal Court Building about the policy for correcting a hearing transcript.
"It's not easy," Melongo, 41, a Cameroon native who came to the U.S. after studying in Germany, said of her time in jail. "I went through all the emotional states you can imagine. Sometimes I was crying, sometimes I could not sleep."
"And I don't even..." she said, breaking off before describing being accosted by another inmate. "They say what doesn't kill you makes you strong and believe me, when I got out of jail, there's nothing in the world that can actually kill me now."
The Supreme Court ruling means the state legislature may need to draft a law that will allow people to make certain public recordings while also protecting legitimately private conversations, according to attorneys on the case and legislators.
The decision comes two years after a federal appeals court in Chicago found unconstitutional the law's ban on recording police officers in public. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling prohibited enforcement of that part of the law shortly before Chicago hosted the NATO summit in May 2012.
Melongo posted the recordings to a website she had set up to publicize a 2008 criminal computer-tampering case Cook County prosecutors had brought against her. In 2010, prosecutors then charged her with six counts of eavesdropping. Her computer-tampering charges are still pending.
She was charged under a law – one of the strictest in the country – that made audio recording comments made by any person, even in public, illegal unless their consent was obtained first. It was a law her attorney Gabriel Plotkin said prosecutors across the state had used only as a "sword to prevent people from recording government officials" – typically police officers.
"I think it's outrageous that she spent any time in jail," Plotkin said. Keeping Melongo locked up until she had served what was "effectively a maximum for a conviction to me is a miscarriage of justice," he said. "I think it's made more egregious by the fact that the Supreme Court has now said the law was unconstitutional."
The jury deadlocked at her 2011 trial and prosecutors opted to try her again. Melongo herself wrote a motion to dismiss her case, arguing that the Illinois Eavesdropping Act was unconstitutional.
Remarkably for a filing by a non-lawyer, the motion convinced Judge Steven J. Goebel to dismiss the charges in 2012. Prosecutors filed an appeal, but on Thursday the state's highest court backed Goebel's ruling.
In a statement, a spokeswoman for the state's attorney's office said there "has been misplaced criticism" of county prosecutors throughout Illinois for enforcing the law, though it had not been enforced in Cook County since the federal appeals court ruling in 2012.
"Today's ruling invalidating (the law) brings much needed resolution on this issue," Sally Daly, a spokeswoman for State's Attorney Anita Alvarez, said in a statement.
In an era when many people carry a smartphone capable of recording audio and video, Melongo's attorneys argued that the Illinois statute was sweeping enough to imprison almost anyone capturing a public conversation or posting it online.
The Supreme Court, in its unanimous opinion by Chief Justice Rita Garman, agreed, finding that the law "criminalizes a wide range of innocent conduct."
"The statute criminalizes the recording of conversations that cannot be deemed private: a loud argument on the street, a political debate on a college quad, yelling fans at an athletic event, or any conversation loud enough that the speakers should expect to be heard by others," the opinion said. "None of these examples implicate privacy interests, yet the statute makes it a felony to audio record each one."
In a related opinion, also unanimous and penned by Garman, the court upheld a Kane County judge's decision to dismiss charges against DeForest Clark, who had recorded conversations at the county courthouse among himself, an attorney and a judge during a child support case.
In that ruling, Garman noted that a "person may write down what we say and publish it, and this is not a violation of the eavesdropping statute. Yet if that same person records our words with an audio recording device, even if it is not published in any way, a criminal act has been committed."
The court also indicated that the concept of privacy itself may be changing with the "ubiquity of devices like smartphones" that can record conversations and post them almost instantly online.
The difficult task of drawing up a new eavesdropping statute will now fall to state legislators.
Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Northbrook, who previously brought legislation to change the statute to allow citizens to audio-record police who are on duty and in public, welcomed the Supreme Court ruling but said law makers needed to act to prohibit eavesdropping on private conversations.
"I still very strongly support requiring the consent of all parties in a conversation where there is an expectation of privacy," she said.
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Tips to Increase Concentration Power in Kids - Smartivity
by Smartivity on Mon, Nov 30, 20
Do you feel stressed when you have to get your child to do their homework? Do they look for opportunities or distractions that can prevent them from completing the work on hand?
A lot of parents have been through the same situation. If the child finds a particular task too difficult, they will find a way not to do it. If the TV is in the same room, they will want to watch it, instead of completing that one task.
After wading through millions of strategies, you do finally get it done. However, getting the child to focus on a simple problem seems like a task to you. Some parents ignore this as sheer laziness. That's not true! Your child might have core focus issues.
Parents! There is good news in store. You can help kids improve their concentration power.
Before we know the tips to increase concentration power in kids, let's take a look at the problem.
Why is your child fidgety?
1. Insufficient Sleep
Every child needs to sleep for a fixed number of hours during the day. However, sleep patterns are often disturbed, which can cause restlessness in the child. If they have not slept enough, they can be irritable. You must pay special attention to their sleep patterns and ensure they get the kind of sleep they need.
2. Improper Nutrition
Do you give them their favourite snack just before they sit to study? It could be sleep-inducing. Which is why they find it more difficult to concentrate. Similarly, if their daily food lacks the nutrition they need to stay healthy, they may not be able to focus well. To increase their concentration power in studies, plan a diet that gives them their daily dose of nutrition. Make sure to introduce meal times that do not interfere with their homework or school hours.
3. Distractions
If they find many distractions where they work, there is a high chance that the child might pick on one of them. If a toy is lying around the table, they will begin playing with it. This specifically happens when you want them to work on some heavy tasks.
4. Complete a difficult task
If your child is required to finish a difficult task, they might find the distraction more attractive. To escape completing the chore, your child will look at possible ways to not work on it. They may become restless being overwhelmed due to the task. As a parent, we suggest you breakdown the activity.
Now that we have looked at some reasons why your child is restless, let's take a look at how to increase concentration in kids.
Tips to Improve Child's Concentration
#1 Watch Your Child's Behavior
When posed with the question how to develop concentration in kids, the first action should be to analyze them. Note how they react to the different situations.
- While getting the homework done seems essential, knowing how to work around with your child is equally crucial.
- Check what keeps them engaged, and what makes them lose interest in the work. If you closely observe, you will also know how they react to the different tasks handed over to them. They would readily take up some while, let the others lie around.
- The teacher would also help understand your child better as they can give you inputs into their classroom behavior.
- Once you have the points, working with them becomes easy. Instead of fighting your child, you can help them focus better by identifying and resolving the issues.
#2 Breakdown the Difficult Tasks
We briefly discussed this part earlier. Let's discuss it in detail. If your kid finds the task challenging, they will not try and attempt it.
What can you do about it?
- You need to choose tasks that are appropriate for them. For instance, solving complex mathematical questions for a child who's yet to master the basics is not a good idea. It will make them lose interest.
Instead of working with them on a single big task, break it down into simpler tasks. Your child will realize that the simpler tasks won't take up long to complete. This is a scientifically proven study method that is effective.
As a result, they will finish these tasks, and the actual work will be performed in the process.
- The work is not only completed flawlessly but also done without any reluctance from your child.
#3 Set Timer for the Tasks
Every task should have a deadline, which will help them focus and complete it on time. This will help improve kids' concentration.
- Allot a time for the task and set the timer when the task starts.
- When setting the timer, always check how long your child can work without losing focus.
- Gradually, you can begin increasing the time in the timer, which will allow them to sit for a long while.
#4 Avoid Distractions
When you sit to work with your child, there is always that one toy or remote that attracts their attention. As a result, the hours spent in driving them to work are more compared to the actual time spent on completing the task. How to improve concentration in kids amidst distractions?
- Try working at a place with minimal distractions. For instance, if the room has a TV, go to another place where you can work.
- If you are in the same room, then you should avoid starting the TV, or looking at the phone when your child is completing their task.
- Pay complete attention to your child's work during those few minutes, and your work is done in minutes.
#5 Set Realistic Goals
Help them set goals for the day. With your observation, you can assess their abilities, the number of hours they can focus on a task, and the kind of tasks that interest them.
- You can get them to study in different blocks of time. This way they will stay interested and will be more focused on the task at hand.
Introduce playtime as well as other hobby time in the timetable to improve the child's concentration.
Motivate them by introducing a timeline for the specific tasks.
#6 Keep them Engaged
Children who have focus issues also have a lot of energy. The question then is how to engage kids? You need to keep them physically active and ensure that their minds are alert.
Construction toys that induce curiosity and introduce kids to STEAM-based education can prove helpful. They are essentially like brain development games excellent for engagement.
- The activities not only engage them but also help them focus better. They build their creativity and ensure alertness.
- Apart from these toys, you can also introduce lots of physical play. It will keep them active and allow them better sleep and good nutrition.
#7 Practice Breathing Exercises
Breathing exercises are scientifically proven to help increase concentration power. Yoga asana and breathing exercises can together improve the physical and mental agility of your child.
Start with 10 minutes of breathing exercises and a few minutes of yoga asana. Introduce variations in the exercises to keep them engaged in the activity.
● To make sure they are interested in the breathing exercises, you can ask them to keep a toy on their tummy. When they breathe in, the toy will go up. If it moves up high, then they have filled their lungs with a sufficient amount of air.
- Asanas such as Tadasana, Vrikshasana, and Ustrasana can improve their posture along with their concentration.
- It will also help the child relax and be stress-free, which can enable better learning.
#8 Introduce Gaming Methods
You can use games to build their focus. STEAM-based Educational toys can induce thinking abilities into the child, thus ensuring they are engaged with the task. Head scratcher questions as well as logic puzzles for kids with answers can also help induce engagement, thus increasing focus levels.
- Jigsaw puzzles are excellent for creating focus and engaging the children. You require a lot of focus to complete these puzzles. Start with smaller ones, and keep challenging your child to do more of these puzzles.
- Sequencing is another activity that improves focus. Ask your child to set the table or introduce certain daily tasks into their routine. This will help improve focus.
- Tongue twisters can help improve focus through gaming techniques.
Every parent goes through highs and lows. Some days are easy while others may be very testing. But, who says parenting comes easy? After all, there is no book guiding you through this phase. Trust me, it does get better each day.
With the right support system and techniques, you can ace the day and pull up your socks for the next day. I hope these tips and tricks will help you get your children to and complete their tasks with more agility.
Share it with other parents who you feel need these tips. I would love to hear from you, which of these tips helped you with your child. And if you have more tips to share, please let us know in the comments section.