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February 4, 2016:
The current UN sponsored peace talks have been delayed until February 25
largely because Russia has been lying about why it is really in Syria and that lie is both obvious and a major factor in preventing the peace talks from starting. The problem is that Russia is concentrating most of its considerable firepower on rebel groups that are hurting the Syrian Assad government forces the most. By American count only about ten percent of Russian air strikes have been against ISIL (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) and those targets were usually hit to protect Assad forces. Russia justifies (to the UN and the world in general) its military presence in Syria because it is part of the effort to destroy the ISIL threat. While Russia does not hide its support for the Assad government (which the UN and most of the world accuse of war crimes and want gone) it insists that its presence in Syria is not primarily to keep the Assads in power. Yet thousands of Russian troops are working with the Assad forces, the Russian troops are all based in Assad controlled territory and the majority of rebels, who are not ISIL or the local al Qaeda franchise al Nusra, are the main targets of Russian firepower, Not surprisingly these rebels refuse to participate in peace talks as long as the UN allows Russia to get away with their lies. In the last week this Russian support has enabled Assad forces to cut rebels in Aleppo off from Turkey (a primary source if reinforcements and supplies). This is a major defeat for the rebels.
UN officials believe they can work out the disputes between the rebels and the Russians in time to get the peace talks going by the end of the month but that remains to be seen because the Syrian rebels blame Russia for most of the current government success. As a result the rebels contribute to the failure of the UN peace talks by demanding a lot of pre-conditions aimed at the Russians. At the very least the rebels wanted the Russians to halt their Assad support while peace talks go on. The rebels are asking for other concessions, like release of captured leaders lifting of sieges of some pro-rebel civilian areas. Russia refuses to comply with these demands.
Another issue the rebels are angry about was the UN agreeing to keep the Syrian Kurds out of the peace talks. This was something Turkey insisted on. There were other problems, like the tensions between Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran which have also helped cripple UN efforts to get Syria peace talks going. The growing tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran has made cooperation over brokering a Syria peace deal less likely. Russian efforts to mediate are also compromised because of tensions with Iran and the Saudis. Russia has backed away from earlier suggestions that they would support forcing the Assads out of the government (while allowing Assad allies to carry on instead) and offering the Assads refuge in Russia.
So far Russian bombers and attack helicopters have killed over 3,000 people. Russia claims that about a third of these dead have been ISIL with the rest being other rebels and civilians. These Russian air attacks are now frequently hitting over a hundred targets a day. Western critics accuse Russia of ignoring civilian losses. That is true but because of that the Russian air attacks have been more effective and have been of great assistance to the Western war against ISIL. Russia calls Western criticism hypocrisy especially since Western and Arab leaders backing the fight against ISIL are not pressuring Russia to change its ROE (Rules of Engagement) over this because everyone admits that this would just encourage ISIL to use civilians as human shields even more.
Inside Syria heavy fighting continues in Deir Ezzor province, especially the provincial capital (Deir Ezzor city). ISIL had, at the end of 2015, controlled most of the province, including Palmyra, which is astride the main road from Deir Ezzor province to Damascus (the national capital and Assad stronghold). Supporting government forces in Deir Ezzor became more difficult with the loss of Palmyra in mid-2015. So far this year Russian air support has made it possible for Syrian forces to recapture over 40 towns and villages. The rebel, especially ISIL, fighters tend to be inexperienced and not capable of camouflaging their positions to make them difficult to see from the air. Moreover when rebel fighters nearby are killed by a bomb or missile those close tend to panic and flee. Equally important Russia has sent spare parts and technical experts to help the Syrians to get a lot of their self-propelled and towed artillery operational again. Large quantities of artillery ammo has also been sent and the Syrian Army can again use their artillery intensively and that is something else the rebels are not used to and often flee from. All this has made it much harder for the rebels to defeat the Assad government.
Largely because of Russian air support, government forces have advanced in the northwest around Homs, Palmyra and Aleppo as well as in the south near the Israeli border. As always, the government forces are willing to negotiate terms with rebels to gain control of a city or town in order to minimize damage to the place and avoid casualties. Government forces have also cleared most rebel forces who had been advancing into Latakia province, which is where the Syrian ports are. Most of the Russian aid comes in through these ports.
Israeli officials openly proclaim that their main priority in Syria is eliminating the Iranian presence. When pressed Israeli officials admit that this means preferring an Islamic terrorist group (even ISIL) running Syria if that meant Iran was gone. To Israel Iran is a more formidable threat than any Sunni Islamic terrorist group. On the plus side Israel believes the Russian intervention in Syria will, in the short term, lessen the possibility that Hezbollah will start another war with Israel. Long-term the Russian presence means Hezbollah will get some modern weapons and useful training from the Russians, who do not consider Hezbollah a terrorist organization. The rest of the world does but for Russia Hezbollah is a useful ally in Syria. Israel is also not happy with the way Russia used its influence to get Western nations to agree to the July 2015 peace deal with Iran that is lifting most of the economic sanctions on Iran. This means Hezbollah will get more cash from Iran. The sanctions led to Iran reducing annual payments to Hezbollah over ten percent during the last two years. Hezbollah understood that Iran was short of cash because of sanctions and low oil prices but pointed out that the missing cash was even more of a problem because Hezbollah had suffered over 8,000 casualties fighting for the Iranian-backed Assad government in Syria. This is actually bad news for Israel because over 10,000 Hezbollah militia men and hundreds of combat leaders have obtained valuable combat experience. More to the point a lot of that experience is gained fighting alongside Russian forces and learning how to fight a conventional war. This will cause Israel problems in the future. Meanwhile Hezbollah has not been ignoring its rockets (more than 50,000 of them) stored in portable or underground launch sites in over 200 Shia villages near the Israeli border.
In addition to threats from Hezbollah and Hamas Israel also has to prepare for Islamic terrorist attacks on the Syrian border. So far Israel has managed to negotiate what amounts to truces with Islamic terror groups that control parts of the Syrian border. The peace on the Syrian frontier is fragile and Israel is working closely with Jordan (which faces a similar threat) to coordinate responses to any terrorist threats from Syria. Israel and Jordan have long cooperated in dealing with terrorist threats.
One thing Turkey and Israel agree on is that life would be better with Iran gone from Syria. Unlike Israel, Turkey has been more active in supporting Syrian rebels, in part because its Syrian border is much longer and has always been much more accessible than Israel's. Before the 2011 revolution in Syria Turks did a lot of business with Syria, both legal and illegal. When the Islamic political parties took control of Turkey after 2000 they were more tolerant of Islamic terrorist groups than previous secular governments and allowed Islamic terrorists to be in Turkey as long as they did no harm to Turkey. Corruption has always been a big problem in Turkey, and a major opportunity for criminal gangs. This includes the ones that smuggle goods and people in and out of Turkey. Police and border guards could be bribed. The new Islamic government got elected in part by pledges to reduce corruption and they did. But a lot of that corruption remained and that allowed various Islamic terrorist groups to relatively easily do business in Turkey. This included hiring smugglers to illegally buy weapons in Turkey and smuggle them into Syria. The one aspect of this that attracted the most media attention was the revelations that Turkish gangsters and smugglers, along with corrupt border guards, allowed ISIL to bring in stolen oil from Syria and sell it. This has been a major source of income for ISIL and Turkey is under growing pressure to crack down on the gangs and corrupt officials who make it possible. But that involves taking a lot (billions of dollars a year) of business away from groups (including politicians along the border) who will lose a lot of income if the ISIL oil operation is shut down. It's not as simple as flicking a switch, not when it involves lots of corruption fueled cash in Turkey.
The Turks are more determined to keep Syrian Kurds out of any peace negotiations to end the violence in Syria. Many Turks see all Kurds as enemies despite the fact that most are just interested in defending themselves from ISIL, other Islamic terrorists, Assad forces and even Iran. Turkey notes that the Syrian Kurds declared in late 2013 that their traditional territory in the northeast was now an autonomous Kurdish province, similar to what the Iraqi Kurds next door have had in northern Iraq since the early 1990s. Turkey accuses Syrian and Iraqi Kurds of planning to use these two adjacent autonomous areas as the basis for an independent Kurdish state (that would also claim southeast Turkey and parts of northwest Iran.) Turkey has been attacking Kurdish separatists (PKK) in Turkey, Syria and Iraq since July 2015 because of the growing PKK violence inside Turkey. These incidents were seen as a violation of the 2013 ceasefire with the PKK. The Turks also ordered air strikes against PKK bases in Kurdish controlled northern Iraq and a few in Syria. The Kurdish government in Iraq agreed with the Turkish attacks on the PKK, accusing the PKK of being arrogant and troublesome. While the Iraqi Kurds continue condemning the PKK they have not tried to expel the PKK based in remote areas. The Turks cannot force the issue as it is pretty obvious that the Iraqi Kurds have all they can handle with ISIL. In response there has been more PKK violence in southeast Turkey and the Turkish security forces have responded with more raids and arrests. This comes after Turkey decided, on July 24th 2015 to join the air campaign against ISIL in Syria. This included allowing American fighters to launch strikes from a Turkish airbase.
The EU (European Union) has agreed to pay Turkey $3 billion to help care for Syrian refugees. This is actually a bribe to get Turkey to cooperate with Europe in reducing the flow of refugees (mainly Syrians) seeking to enter EU nations via Turkey. In return for military aid (and because of the growing ISIL threat) Turkey is increasing security along a 70 kilometer portion of their Syrian border that is controlled, on the Syrian side, by ISIL. This involves building a three meter (nearly 10 feet) high concrete wall along much of this ISIL occupied border. There is a larger military and police presence on the Turkish side and more watch towers, sensors and armed patrols.
ISIL is currently concentrating on defending itself from an American led coalition that is supplying some Syrian rebel forces with air support and weapons in return for cooperation in driving ISIL out of much of the territory they currently hold. This includes the city of Raqqa in eastern Syria, which is considered the ISIL capital. ISIL is also under heavy attack in Iraq.
February 3, 2016: Russia reported that another of their military personnel had recently been killed in Syria (by ISIL mortar fire). That makes three Russian troops killed in Syria so far.
February 2, 2016: Outside Aleppo Syrian troops who recently cut off the pro-rebel population from access to Turkey distributed leaflets warning civilians that they will be attacked if they continue to shelter rebel fighters. The Syrian government has long offered civilians the choice to be loyal to the Assads and not be attacked by government forces or continue to support rebels and suffer air, artillery and ground attack by government forces. Most Syrians oppose the Assads and few were willing to change sides. As a result some 30 percent of the population has been driven from the country.
Syrian Kurds accuse Turkey of supporting ISIL efforts to stop the Kurdish advance in northeast Syria. The Syrian Kurds point to Turkish demands that Kurdish forces not advance west of the Euphrates River in Syria. The Syrian Kurds did that anyway and now have suffered air attacks by the Turks as well as more intense resistance by the ISIL forces the Syrian Kurds are fighting. The largest component of the Syrian Kurd rebels is the PYD (a Syrian Kurd separatist group allied with Turkish Kurdish PKK separatists). Western nations back the Kurds because in Iraq and Syria the Kurds are the most effective local fighters. Moreover in Syria the Kurds there have incorporated some Arab militias (some Moslems, others Christian) into an effective combined force. The Turks don't care much about all that and continue to see armed Kurds (especially the PKK and PYD) as a threat to Turkey.
January 31, 2016: In the south (outside Damascus) three bombs went off near a Shia shrine, leaving over 70 dead and more than a hundred wounded. The attackers were apparently ISIL suicide bombers. ISIL, like most Sunni Islamic terrorists, consider Shia heretics who must be wiped out.
January 23, 2016: In the southeast Jordanian border guards clashed with about thirty armed smugglers coming from Syria. In the brief battle twelve of the smugglers were killed and the rest fled with some of their cargo back into Syria. The Jordanians did seize over two million amphetamine pills. The pills were actually Captagon, which is the trade name for fenethylline, a synthetic drug that has the same effects as amphetamine but with fewer bad side effects (like increased blood pressure). Fenethylline is still pretty potent and by the 1980s most countries had either outlawed it or made it a prescription drug. Now the most common form of fenethylline is Captagon, which is widely available in the Middle East. Captagon is considered a major problem in the Middle East because there is so much illegal use of it. It is the stimulant of choice among many Syrian rebels as well as pro-government forces.
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Applying for an internship.
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Internship takes you to the window of opportunity in professional life and also helps you to assess the area of interest. With an extremely aware and connected generation, the competition to gain professional experience, work as interns, land in globally reputed graduate or internship programs is at an all-time high. Getting into good architecture firms for internships is more competitive than ever before. Hence it is very important to consider applying for internship seriously and work for it effectively.
In this blog, we will be discussing important points to consider while applying for an internship.
1. Prepare a portfolio
Any firm these days would receive at least hundreds of applications and so it is very crucial to send a thoughtful one, which ideally should be speaking why you are perfect to the firm. Make sure that your portfolio is not visually cluttered – it is better to have more pages that are sparingly and thoughtfully composed for clarity than few pages crammed edge to edge with excessive information.
Try and limit the size of the email attachment that contains your portfolio. Many mail servers will filter out emails with attachments that are larger than 10 MB. Your application will only be viewed on a digital screen and so there is absolutely no need for high-resolution images.
2. Make a list of architecture firms
Collect as much information as possible and attach your resume and portfolio to these emails and script a crisp cover letter proving that you are the proper fit for the firm.
Make sure that your applications are customized depending on the firm and after studying them thoroughly.
3. Define yourself
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Your portfolio should market for you and reflect you as a unique person. It is acceptable to show your mistakes as long as you demonstrate what you have learned from them. Every person is unique, at a different point in their journey, and you should not try and hide this fact in your portfolio. It should showcase your commitment.
4. Apply well in advance
An application needs to be sent at least six months prior. Some companies, especially large multi-national architecture organizations open internship applications as early as one year before and also have super early deadlines on the applications. They generally have dedicated internship or graduate programmes that run annually, and applications open a year before.
5. Follow up
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Follow up with all the firms you have applied to every one or two weeks, this shows that you are not only interested in the internship but also very much determined to get into it. But in rare cases, like if they have mentioned not to contact till you receive a mail from them, then refrain yourself from contacting them as it may create a negative impression.
Internships are educating, enriching, and equipping the student to face the competitive world and the first step for the training starts from creating an extremely impressive portfolio and applying actively and smart. Internships help you gain a great amount of practical knowledge under professional guidance which definitely is of help in the later future.

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Myung-Il Roh, Kyu-Yeul Lee, Seong-Jin Yoo, "An Algorithm for Generating the Hull Structural Analysis Model Using the Seam Information of the Hull Structure at the Initial Design Stage", Journal of Ship and Ocean Technology, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 24-33, 2006.12.01
Myung-Il Roh, Kyu-Yeul Lee, "An Initial Hull Structural Modeling System for Computer-Aided Process Planning in Shipbuilding", Advances In Engineering Software, Vol. 37, No. 7, pp. 457-476, 2006.07.01
Myung-Il Roh, Kyu-Yeul Lee, "Development of a 3D CAD System for Modeling Hull Structure at the Initial Ship Design Stage", Ships and Offshore Structures, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 135-151, 2006.04.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Myung-Il Roh, Hyuk-Su Jeong, "An Improved Genetic Algorithm for Multi-Floor Facility Layout Problems Having Inner Structure Walls and Passages", Computers & Operations Research, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 879-899, 2005.04.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Won-Joon Lee, Myung-Il Roh, "Development of a Semantic Product Modeling System for Initial Hull Structure in Shipbuilding", Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Journal, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 211-223, 2004.06.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Seong-Nam Han, Myung-Il Roh, "An Improved Genetic Algorithm for Facility Layout Problems Having Inner Structure Walls and Passages", Computers & Operations Research, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 117-138, 2003.01.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Seonho Cho, Myung-Il Roh, "An Efficient Global-Local Hybrid Optimization Method Using Design Sensitivity Analysis", International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 300-317, 2002.07.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Seong-Nam Han, Myung-Il Roh, "Optimal Compartment Layout Design for a Naval Ship Using an Improved Genetic Algorithm", Marine Technology and SNAME News, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 159-169, 2002.07.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Myung-Il Roh, "An Efficient Genetic Algorithm Using Gradient Information for Ship Structural Design Optimization", Journal of Ship Technology Research, Vol. 48, No. 4, pp. 161-170, 2001.11.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Myung-Il Roh, Seonho Cho, "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Mechanical Systems Using Collaborative Optimization Approach", International Journal of Vehicle Design, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 353-368, 2001.11.01
Kyu-Yeul Lee, Myung-Il Roh, "A Hybrid Optimization Method for Multidisciplinary Ship Design", Journal of Ship Technology Research, Vol. 47, No. 4, pp. 181-185, 2000.10.01


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I should preface this by saying you don't need to have a massive outdoor space to line-dry. Living in southern Ontario, we get a good 6-7 months of cold weather and a lot of snow. So I've not only learned the art of indoor/outdoor line-drying, but also the art of patience + optimism.
Why you should Line-Dry:
Not only does it save you a bundle of money... honestly, should I just stop there?
It also reduces your carbon footprint and increases the longevity of your clothing and textiles. We've all been there with the now too short shirt - the good news is the consistency of the good old sun won't shrink your clothing. I truly feel no need to dawn an unintentional crop top, thank you.
Outdoor Line-Drying:
Line + Pins
While I, too thought the twine from the garden would initially be sufficient, I quickly came to hate the threads that would stay in my clothes and leave slivers in places that I don't want to talk about. Do yourself a favour and invest in a somewhat decent clothes-line from a local store. When you string it across your yard, don't forget to look up and stay clear of areas where the birds may sit. Next, your clothes-pins should reflect the investment of the clothes-line. You want a good quality pin that won't let the wind take your favourite Oversized Turkish towel.
Indoor Line-Drying:
Here's where we get creative! There are the traditional methods: retractable clothes-lines or folding clothes-racks. Again, I do suggest you invest in one that will last - think about the weight of wet clothing. Also, try to choose a space that will allow you to go on with your day-to-day life without it being in the way. Consider hanging your laundry before you leave the house or once you're ready to go to sleep. That way, you'll barely notice they're there.
Instead of a clothing rack, you can use what you already have. Yup, I'm talking about showers, closets, banisters, open cupboards and doors, just remember to not put too much weight on any of those.
Tips + Tricks
- A great trick to get rid of wrinkles is to shake your items before you hang them, and after you take them off the line - *think tumble dry*.
- If hanging your clothes outdoors, remember to bring them inside before you're done for the night. The moisture and dew overnight won't do anything to help with drying.
- Hang all your darker garments inside out or in the shade to try to prevent them from fading.
- Try putting out the lighter garments during the point of day when the sun is the strongest, the natural light will lighten everything, and even remove stains!
While I wish I were perfect and could say that I line-dry all the time, the truth of the matter is that it does take some time. If I'm busy, I'll throw in a load of laundry into the dryer on low heat, but I've been actively trying to cut that in half. If I have a slow morning, I'll line-dry or I'll pick a day in the week and choose to do it then. When doing so I know that I'm saving money, helping the environment by conserving energy, and preserving the quality and the life-span of my clothing + textiles.


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ZorroSign, Inc. is the developer of the ZorroSign unified platform, a complete Digital Transaction Management (DTM) solution. ZorroSign streamlines and automates end-to-end transactions involving signatures (while reducing paper) using its core technology including eSignature, templates and workflows, digital forms, Document Management System (DMS), and Document 4n6 (forensics).
The pioneering roots of ZorroSign can be traced back to the early 90's when a co-founder of ZorroSign, Inc. launched an innovative new technology – electronic signature. Government agencies and companies that you are very familiar with such as DMV, USPS, UPS, a number of Federated Department Stores, American Express, to name a few, continue to benefit from this technology.


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Meet Kimberly, one of Frontdesk's Senior Guest Experience Specialists and Cleveland Guest Experience Specialist. Kim embodies all of Frontdesk's core values but especially "Wow Our Guests". Our brand reputation is critical for long-term success and it's built one guest at a time. Without Kim, our guests would not have a delightful human experience. In Kim's free time, she enjoys traveling (she's been to 48 states and plans to knock out all 50!) and is a wizard at home improvements. Read more about Kim and what she does at Frontdesk below.
Tell us about your role, what do you do at Frontdesk?
Senior Guest Experience Specialist and GES for [Cleveland]. I oversee the guest experience of 11 Frontdesk cities and 7 GES's. I help out with any escalations that arise that may require further direction so that our guests leave with a satisfying experience.
How long have you been working at Frontdesk?
I started in January, 2020.
What were you doing before Frontdesk and what brought you here?
Prior to Frontdesk, I was a General Manager for Hilton for 12 years. I left the hotel industry in 2019 to open up a kids developmental gym for children on the spectrum. I found that I missed the action of hotel life and was hired part-time as the Guest Experience Specialist for Houston. I quickly fell in love with the industry and the culture at Frontdesk. After COVID shut my business down indefinitely, I took a full-time role with Frontdesk.
What do you enjoy most about your role?
The unique day-to-day experiences that arise. There could be 12 inches of snow in a city one day that you are handling guest interactions for and the next, it's messaging guests about a tiger on the loose in Houston (real Frontdesk event).
What has been your biggest learning experience since starting at Frontdesk?
The short-term rental industry is ever-changing and evolving in different cities. Learning the ins and outs and how they differ from the hotel industry has been quite a learning experience.
What surprised you about working at Frontdesk?
The culture at Frontdesk is so alive yet so remote. When you meet co-workers in person for the first time it feels like you are already family.
What advice would you give to future employees of Frontdesk?
View each day as an opportunity to learn something new and contribute your ideas. It is through your growth that Frontdesk becomes stronger and the leader of the industry.
What are your hobbies/what do you like to do in your free time?
I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and home improvement.
Favorite Frontdesk city and why? Any recommendations of places to visit in the area?
Saint Louis is always a great place to visit. The Arch is amazing to look at and the food is mouthwatering. Add in the free zoo and a river cruise and it makes for a fun time for the whole family.
Bucket list place to visit and why?
Alaska and Hawaii are my last two states to visit in the US!
Ireland – heritage homeland


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If you run a business that requires a lot of printing and mailing, then you must know well enough that it uses last time and labor. That's why outsourcing your printing services is healthy for your business. Outsourcing printing and mailing services mean delegating all printing, document management, and multi-channel delivery, etc. to a mail and print shop (a third-party company) that is efficient in doing those tasks.
Every business aims at increasing efficiency and profit while reducing costs and risks. One proven way of doing so is by outsourcing your printing and mailing services. The following are the three most significant benefits of printing and mailing services.
1 Reduction in Cost
One of the biggest motivators for companies to outsource customer communications from mail and print shop is that it lowers your expenses in below mentioned ways.
Purchasing Equipment - When dealing with a variety of documents, a company has to invest mainly in imaging, and inserting equipment and their maintenance. When you outsource printing and mailing work, the printing company will have modern machines, and it'll provide you the best printing quality.
Less Payroll – Printing and mailing services require intense labor, and by outsourcing these services, you can reduce your force or layoff employees.
No Overtime Expense – By outsourcing printing services, you can avoid overtime expenses. Any production or scheduling crunches become the concern of mail and print shop, and they may run 2-3 shifts for getting your work done without charging you extra.
Free Up the Floor Space – There will not be any lease commitments for production space when you outsource printing and mailing services. Also, many printing companies allow you to manage your inventory online. So, now, you have more floor space to focus on your core business.
Energy Reduction – Printing machines use a lot of power, and they need a power backup. A capable printing service also include lots of moving parts. By handing over, printing, and mailing services to experts, you can save on electricity costs.
Supplies Management - The management of print and mail supplies becomes the concern of a mail and print shop. You don't need to worry about the ink, toner, papers, and other supplies.
Presort Automation – A printing company will save your time because of presorted automation at multiple levels, especially in case of postage or mailing. Also, you can reduce the price of postage by bulk purchasing and space-saving printing options.
2 Reduction Of Risks
Printing and mailing services deal with highly sensitive customer data. Stakes for data breaching are high, as well. In such situations, outsourcing printing services takes away a load of data security as it becomes their responsibility.
Industries like finance, healthcare, and insurance need to have a documented disaster recovery plan. In situations such as long-term power loss, fire, and natural calamities, the disaster recovery plan must be present. When you pay a mail and print shop in return for their service, they can provide you with disaster recovery plans, because they have a backup of printers, mailing machines, and operators at a different location.
3 Boosted Efficiency
The right business knows what its core competencies are, and also knows what tasks are performed better by others. Working with a mail and print shop gives you a competitive benefit because now you have a unique team of knowledgable trained operators with modern technology. Also, it will maintain the consistency of high-quality work every time.
The printing companies often have a tie-up with USPS. That tie-up and the company's expert knowledge gives your customers the best postage rates possible. These companies also provide auto-correction of incorrect addresses with the help of USPS, which ensures quick delivery and 100% trackability.
Outsourcing printing and mailing services are proven to be efficient because of,
• Low capital investments
• No lease commitments for production space
• Reduced production costs
• Ability to provide reports to compliance auditors
• Bypassing risks like a data breach
To Summarise
The reduced price, reduced risks, and boosted efficiency are the best ways for a company to make a significant profit and beat their competition. Outsourcing printing and mailing services allow you to benefit from all the factors above.


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My School Carnival
By Summaiya M. Sadiq, Grade I-C
The Winter Carnival was held on Tuesday. It was cold and windy. It was held in the school field. There were many games and food stalls. I came with my mother. My school field was decorated with balloons and buntings. I ate potatoes and drank mango juice. I also won a game and got slime for a gift. I enjoyed so much. I felt very cold but I was very happy. I got some goody bags as well. It was the best time of my life! I would like to go next year as well.


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I started Christmas by flying to Michigan to visit son, Jim and granddaughter, Ella. On Christmas Day, Ella, Jim and I flew to Fort Worth to meet up with Christopher, Walter and Melanie. We have family here. Their dad, Barry Corbin and his lovely wife Jo found us an air BNB one block from their house. Their sister Shannon and her husband Mark have a gorgeous space that is a party venue in the next block. And on Saturday we had a wonderful Corbin family reunion,
I am still thinking about actually making some New Year's Resolutions - resolutions broken down into smaller manageable goals.
One of them is to read some of the many books stored on my Kindle app. I could start with The Thief Who Stole Midnight, A New Year's Eve Romp by Christiana Miller,
What are your goals? Do you make resolutions?
My wish for all of us is that we journey through 2019 with joy, looking to to encounter good adventures along the way,
For me, I know there will be beautiful sunsets, laughter, some great film and tv jobs, a new book out and another new book finished, I will be attending a writer's conference, California Dreamin', and spending time with my grandchildren. And I know there will be new dreams along the way.
Upcoming on the blog is Robyn Carr's The Best of Us, Caroline Mather's The Time Table and Rhys Bowen's The Victory Garden. If you are an author or know an author, I have lots of space right now. Please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested in a spot.
Lets begin the year with a gift, You tell me your favoritr read from 2018 in a comment, and one of you will get a five dollar gift card, Happy 2019.


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4lb Potatoes (I used Roosters), peeled and cut into chunks
900g tart eating Apples, peeled, cored & quartered
1/2 tsp nutmeg
60g butter
3 onions, halved and finely sliced
2 x 280g sausages of Black pudding
Serves 6
Place the potatoes in a large pan over a high heat. Barely cover with boiling water and cook until tender.
Meanwhile place the apples in a pan with a few tbsp of water, simmer gently until soft.
Drain the potatoes and apples. Mash both well in their separate pans before seasoning the apple with nutmeg and the potatoes with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
Melt half the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the onions. Gently fry until they begin to soften and turn golden. Remove the onion and keep warm. Cut the puddings into 12 generous slices or more and fry in the remaining butter until cooked through.
To serve gently ripple the apple through the potatoes and distribute between six plates. Top with the onions and pudding.


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Agape Youth Development and Support Services were among a number of Westside youth organizations to receive a 15,000 award from TCF Bank.
The TCF Youth Program Quality Awards, which were handed out earlier this month, were given to agencies and organizations involved with youth development.
TCF Bank has made a 3-year, $240,000 investment in quality youth programs. Each year, five youth development agencies will be awarded up to $15,000 each to support their work with teens. This is the first year for the awards.
"The Youth Quality Awards help support TCF Bank's mission to serve and mentor Chicago's youth," said TCF Bank Executive Vice President Mark Dillon at a Sept. 14 ceremony. "We congratulate the winners and we look forward participating in this program for the next couple of years."
Agape Youth Development and Support Services is located at 320 S. Spalding, serving youth in Austin, Garfield Park and greater Westside. For more information about Agape contact Program Administrator Joy Willis at 773-638-0966.


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Many oligonucleotide arrays comprise of spotted short oligonucleotides from throughout the genome under study. Hybridization of tumor DNA samples to these arrays will provide copy number estimates at each reference point with varying degrees of accuracy. In addition to copy number changes, however, tumors often undergo loss of heterozygosity for specific regions of the genome without copy number changes and these genetic changes can only be identified using arrays that identify polymorphic alleles at each reference point. In addition, because the hybridization intensity can be measured at each of the allelic variants, allelic ratios can be established which give indications of ploidy status in the tumor which is not generally possible using most other oligonucleotide array designs. The only arrays currently available that simultaneously report copy number, ploidy, and loss of heterozygosity are the Affymetrix SNP mapping arrays. In this review, the features of the SNP mapping arrays are described and computational tools explored which allow the maximum genetic information to be extracted from the experiment. Although the methodologies to generate the SNP data are now well established, approaches to interpret the data are only just being developed. From our experience using these arrays, we provide insights into how to evaluate the SNP data to report copy number changes, loss of heterozygosity, and ploidy in the same tumor samples using a single array.
|Original language
|English (US)
|Title of host publication
|Microarray Analysis of the Physical Genome
|Subtitle of host publication
|Methods and Protocols
|Jonathan Pollack
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|Published - Dec 1 2009
Publication series
|Methods in Molecular Biology
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- CGH visualization tools
- SNP mapping arrays
- allelic ratios
- comparative genome hybridization
- loss of heterozygosity
- oligonucleotide arrays
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics


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It's All On Line - But It Isn't
Hulley's of Baslow shocked the omnibological world when the company announced ir "courageous" two-hourly service between Sheffield and Manchester via the A57 Snake Pass from 25th October. As is to be expected, Hulley's Book of the Face has been redolent with inspiring details under the generic heading of "Not Long To Go Now".
A Glossop-centred timetable has appeared, omitting the coordinated hourly service between Sheffield and Ladybower Inn, integrated with the current two-hourly route 275, renumbered 257 from 25th inst (actually 26th; no 257 service on Sundays).
Good Social Media publicity, eh?
As is to be expected, the Derbyshire timetable site has the full works ...
But were passenger to be so foolish as to turn to Travel South Yorkshire, they would find this encouraging notice at the head of the "changes" page.
What is ludicrously baffling is that as of yesterday morning at 1100 there was not a smidgen of information about the X57 ON HULLEY'S OWN WEB SITE.
We are given the X71 to Alton Towers (which ends soon) ...
It's All On Line - But It Shouldn't Be!
It's All On Line - But It Shouldn't Be?
Even better, we may excitedly cry, is a downloadable "timetable book".
Here is the downloadable 275 ...completely different.completely different.
Even the humble M17, a tendered Sheffield local route ...
It could be that other timetables in this virtual volume ...
But why is it there?
Beyond belief!
From The Twitterati
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Do you sometimes wonder what the "pulse" of your school district is? Have you ever been blindsided by a problem and asked yourself, "How did I miss that?". Everyone who has been a superintendent in a rural school has asked themselves that question at some point. Incorporate the following leadership hacks into your routine and you will not have to ask yourself that question as often.
Visit an elementary, middle school and high school classroom. The simple act of soaking in the classroom with the learners is soul enriching. Observing a teacher who is a master at their craft will humble you and motivate you at the same time. Humble you to because you will think "how'd they do that" and motivate you to support the teacher even more. Participating in the instruction in the classroom is the ultimate experience. When I was a superintendent, I had a "safe place" in one elementary school. It was a first-grade classroom and every time I went in there I walked out a better person and superintendent.
Write something. Write anything! The most powerful public relations tool for a rural superintendent is….wait for it…YOU! You know the heartbeat of the district and everything that is going on. Write a community update about what you learned in the classrooms on Monday. Start a blog and share with the community what is happening in the district and what you think about the current state of education. Start a monthly newsletter that key community members will receive. Let them know how the school district is positioned to help the learners and the community. How about writing an article on an important issue the school district is grappling with and calling your local newspaper and ask them to publish it. That would be awesome!
Go down to the local eatery (you know, the one where all of the elders in the community go to have coffee in the morning) and sit down and learn. My experience is that the town elders will have no problem sharing their opinions about the school and your performance. You also have a chance to influence the "story arc" on particular issues they are sharing with you. Facts still count for something and this is your opportunity to insert facts into the community conversation.
Go visit the leaders in your school (principals, supervisors, teachers) and ask them one question, "What can I do in the next 30 days to make your job easier?". By doing this, you are showing your leaders that you care about them and want to help them grow. A great ancillary benefit for you is how much you will learn about what they believe are important aspects of their jobs. If they are honest with you, they will ask you to help them in areas where inefficiencies of their job prevent them from becoming their best self. As you have these conversations, keep track of the responses. If you hear similar requests from all of the leaders you interacted with then you know you have a systemic issue that you must address.
Arrive at a school 30 minutes before the teachers and students and walk around. You will find custodians and kitchen staff preparing for the day…talk to them, ask them how they are preparing for the morning rush of kids. You can also talk with the "early bird" teachers who come in early to prepare for the day. A few minutes before the first bus arrives, park yourself at the front door and greet the kids as they come in the school. I look back at those times when I greeted students as they came into the school as some of the most rewarding of my career. In one instance, shortly after we lifted the "no cell phone" rule across the district, students walked by me on their phones smiling and shaking their head at me as if they were saying, "You can't do anything!". I just laughed…it was great.
There you go, rural superintendent. One action a day that will help you stay connected with the people in your school district. Please leave questions or comments in the comment box below.


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Tanhaji Day 39 Monday Box Office Collection
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is an Indian biographical period action film starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, and Kajol, with Jagapathi Babu, Pankaj Tripathi and Sharad Kelkar in supporting roles.
Directed by Om Raut, the film is set in the 17th century and is based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, who was the military leader of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Empire.
Shooting of the movie commenced on 25 September 2018. It was scheduled for a worldwide release on 27 December 2019. It is now scheduled to be theatrically released in India on 10 January 2020.
Plot : It is based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, a 17th-century Maharashtrian Marathi military leader.
Tanhaji 38 Days Box Office Collection
Tanhaji India Nett Collection : 272.33cr.
Tanhaji India Gross Collection : 315cr.
Tanhaji Overseas Collection : 36cr.
Tanhaji Worldwide Collection : 351cr.
Tanhaji Day 39 Monday Box Office Collection
Tanhaji collected 2.40cr. in its 6th weekend and now movie looking to add another 2cr. in weekdays.
On day 39 Monday movie added some more screens due to the negative word of mouth of Love Aaj Kal
Tanhaji started with the morning occupancy of 11%
Afternoon and Evening shows registered the occupancy of 13% and 16% and night shows were 20%, Tanhaji will collect around 0.40cr.
Occupancy Breakup
Morning 11%
Afternoon 13%
Evening 16%
Night 20%
Estimates . 0.40cr.
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If you haven't recieved it already – you'll want to order your copy of the latest issue of "From the Housetops Magazine" featuring the life of Blessed Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, the first person to be beatified here in the USA!
Known as the "American Teresa," Sister Miriam Teresa was a member of the Sisters of Charity of Convent Station in New Jersey. She was a teacher in an active Order, with the heart of a contemplative. Very much like her patroness, the Little Flower, she had a spiritual child-likenes and her writings display a mixture of the simplicity of a First Communicant and the wisdom of a theologian.
Other side articles in the issue include inspiring works on important topics such as the "Perseverence in Prayer" and "Christian Marriage" among others.
"From the Housetops" is one of the main apostolates of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and is published and printed entirely here on the monastery grounds.
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The cone-shaped brush effortlessly captures every lash from root to tip, while the creamy, intensely pigmented formula gives rich volume for a bold look.
Price : 23 Euros / Rs 1600 approx
Available in 2 shades : Ebony 01, Chestnut 02
My Experience with Burberry Bold Lash Mascara
I am a mascara fiend. I have to try like every damn mascara out there. 😛 I always go for black mascaras when I have the option to. Burberry Bold Lash Mascara comes in two shades – Ebony 01 (black) and Chestnut 02 (brown).
The packaging is a gorgeous metallic grey with signature Burberry pattern embossed on it. The brush is conical in shape that makes it very easy to reach the lashes on the inner corner as well. The bristles are shorter at the edge and longer towards the handle. It helps in coating very single lash separately.
The mascara is deep dark black and I absolutely love that about it. it instantly adds life to the lashes.
The formula is creamy and holds on to the lashes beautifully without clumping. The mascara looks very natural and elegant. There are days when i like thick clumpt bold lashes and there are days when I want my lashes to look clean and beautiful. I'd put this mascara in the latter category. I wouldn't say that it adds a ton of volume but it definitley adds life to the lashes without making them look overdone.
The mascara does not feather or smudge all day long.
It dries quickly. It does not leave lashes feeling dry. Makes for a very comfortable wear. It also holds the curl very well. I have never noticed it weighing down my eyelashes on any given day.
I wouldn't call it mascara that adds a long of volume but it rather adds quite a lot of length. In my face shot pic below you'd notice how my lashes look long and separated.
It is not a waterproof mascara neither does it claim to be. It comes off easily with an eye makeup remover.
Overall, a very fine mascara. I absolutely love it and repurchase it at any given time. :))
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You know the story from the Bible found in the book of Numbers, Chapter 13. Moses had just sent in 12 leaders to spy out the Promised Land. After 40 days of scouting the hills and the valleys, two of the 12, Joshua and Caleb, returned with a positive report. They declared to Moses and the whole assembly that the Israelites could take out the giants.
But 10 of the 12 spies reported that the giants were too big for them to conquer and that they felt like grasshoppers compared to the giants. They even said that the giants also deemed them as grasshoppers.
Where did they get that idea? Did the Israelites sit around the fires at night and commune with the people in the land? How could they have possibly imagined that the giants thought they were like grasshoppers? You guessed it- they imagined it!
Where did the real giants of the Israelites reside? In their minds. As a result, they lost their destiny.
If you are giving into negative thoughts (I can't…, I'm not, I will never be able to…) you are allowing a giant to intimidate you and win the day. Scripture instructs us to think on things above, things that God has promised, and things that are from heaven. Whatever is pure or holy or kind or of a good report or compassionate or tender or merciful, think on these things.
Plant your mind in the land of God's promises, and you will stop every giant that tries to distract you from your destiny. When you start thinking a negative thought, have another thought- think the opposite. When you start to think worry, think and act with worship. When you think defeating thoughts, start thinking feats, what can you do to begin accomplishing your goals. When you are discouraged, start thinking of all the people that have helped you along your journey.
What you think about, you bring about! Once you learn how to think, you can do remarkable things!
In your thinking, you can choose to be a grasshopper or a giant stopper.


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I'm wondering if there could be any way to have an auto updater for the developer versions of dolphin so you don't have to redownload a new version every couple hours, as I like to keep things up to date. Is there any possibility of this?
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As medical students we read in our textbooks about smoking increasing the risk of MS, but timing and the extent of exposure to tobacco smoke in MS pathogenesis remained unclear. Pioneering studies showed this increased risk, which was further analyzed in meta-analyses.
Various research groups were interested in studying the importance of smoking in MS progression and few systematic reviews have looked at the role of smoking in worsening disability. Recent studies have assessed exposure to secondhand smoke in paediatric MS or looked at smoking and risk of clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) conversion to MS.
Newer studies encouraged us to conduct two systematic review and meta-analyses on role of smoking in CIS conversion to MS, and disability worsening.
Here is the paper.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic demyelinating disorder affecting young adults. Environmental factors and lifestyle behaviors are pivotal in MS pathophysiology. Smoking has been considered as an important risk factor in MS. Various recent studies have been conducted to measure the role of smoking on worsening disability in patients with MS, thus we intended to systematically assess effect of smoking on evolution of disability in this study.
We queried MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library with following keywords "Multiple Sclerosis, Smoking, Tobacco Use, Disability" on December 1st 2016. Original articles were included when smoking history was mentioned, disability was measured via expanded disability status scale (EDSS) or multiple sclerosis severity score (MSSS). Studies with insufficient outcome data, non-human, or in other languages than English were excluded.
Through literature review after duplicate removals, 268 articles were retrieved. A total of 56 articles were screened and 15 articles were assessed for eligibility, finally, eleven articles were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Ever smoking was significantly associated with increased EDSS (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.15, 95% CI = 0.01-0.28), but had no significant association with risk of reaching EDSS 4 (HR = 1.24, 95% CI = 0.89-1.72) or EDSS 6 (HR = 1.17, 95% CI = 0.88-1.57). Smoking had no effect on MSSS (SMD = 0.14, 95% CI = -0.04-0.32) or T2 lesion volume (SMD = 0.07, 95% CI = -0.08-0.22).
This meta-analysis showed smoking increased EDSS, insignificant findings were possibly due to the small number of studies, significant differences in methodologies, and variations in reporting of disability outcomes.
Although we only observed the effect of smoking on EDSS, the short duration of follow up and limited number of studies were among reasons that we could not show any effect on risk of reaching disability milestones (EDSS= 4 or 6). Future studies with extended follow-ups could better demonstrate the role of smoking in disability worsening. On the other hand studies of smoking cessation programs in MS have shown promising results in reducing disability.
Previously we observed different exposure to particulate matter in MS cases and a clustered pattern of prevalence of disease in Tehran city, we later hypothesized inflammatory factors expression, free radicals overproduction, the blood brain barrier breakdown, neuroinflammation, vitamin D deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction as possible mechanisms that might mediate the role of air pollutants in MS.
Few studies have examined cigarette smoke's role in MS and its animal model, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in great detail. Gao et al. showed that cigarette smoke condensate accelerated and increased adverse clinical symptoms during the early stages of EAE, and we identify a particular cigarette smoke compound, acrolein, as one of the potential mediators.
Acrolein is an electrophilic α, β-unsaturated aldehyde can be found in all kinds of released smoke from overheated frying oils and exhaust pipes of internal combustion engines. It could also be found in the ambient air along with other volatile organic compounds. Leung et al observed that acrolein-lysine adduct levels were significantly increased in EAE mice spinal cord compared to control healthy mice. The average acrolein-lysine adduct level in Hydralazine treated EAE mice was lower than that in EAE mice, but not statistically significant. Although role of acrolein in stroke, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease have been investigated, an unmet need in this regard is well-designed studies measuring acrolein or its stable metabolites in patients with MS.
Pouria Heydarpour is a Research Associate, Multiple Sclerosis Research center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.


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The third stop of the USGP came and went like a flash. In August it seems you've got this long season in front of you, after an already long road or mtb season. The first few races drag on a bit because they always seem to be the most painful, when you change from converting your balls-to-the-wall effort from the final 5k of a 70mile jaunt to the first 500m of a steeple chase. They're always a cluster too, because there is so much to remember...so many details, so many things to sharpen spot on.
But here I am looking down the barrel of the gun at the final USGP in Portland in a couple weeks, and then Nationals. So it's Monday and I've got the post-race depression going on. When, for three days you're in a bubble of bike racing friends, overly caffeinated and pedaling is on the mind. Then it all comes to a close Sunday evening as I'm stuffing sleeping pills down my throat to kill the caffeine buzz, shut the adrenaline pumps down, switch the brain to buzz mode. But no, I still didn't sleep and now I'm three espresso shots into my day and feeling like mashed potatoes.
Other than the couple of local races I did back in CO last weekend, this weekend was the big breakout of new equipment and kits. I won't lie - I was feeling some pressure on these races - even if it was just an abundance that I was weighing myself down with. The conditions on Saturday were identical to last year- peanut butter fudge slog. NOT my favorite, just crawling around the course, pedaling hard in the 25 or 26 on the downhill and almost going backwards. Going backwards was just what I did. After a strong start, sitting about 3rd wheel coming off the pavement, I couldn't do anything right. The lines I was riding while warming up were beyond me and the fencing seemed to keep reaching out and pulling me aside. My legs felt like a pile of air which was no match for this course of brute strength. It was quite muddy and I was happy to have great pit help because I was taking a bike twice per lap. Everything was great except for the rider! I don't think I need to dwell on that race much more...it's in the books, though I think I'll rip that page out.
With some good recovery post race, consisting of curry and peppermint-brownie gelato, I shut my eyes to the world and actually slept. When I woke up Sunday things felt different, back to normal. I got a great warm-up in and everything went smoothly...you know when you get all the minutes down exact, all the t's dotted and the i's crossed? With my i's crossed I had a fairly terrible start, going off the pavement probably 15th wheel or so and narrowly avoiding a big pile-up. Somehow, dissimilar to yesterday, I was able to float around the course, brushing the fencing instead of colliding, dancing around bobbles instead of criss-crossing. 15 people back I had more carrots to chew through, and before I knew it I was inching my way onto Katerina's wheel. When I finally got to her wheel is when I began to hear the crowds, some booing, mostly cheering...but that kind of energy really helps! I made sure to be on her wheel on all the fast, straight power sections, when drafting could matter most. But it was all I could do to stay there, and a couple times she moved aside for me to pull through but I wouldn't. So she put in another wicked acceleration leaving me in her dust.
There was a hard-charging Miller and Gould behind me, and with those two bad-motor-scooters, I had to keep the gas on. I was pleased to keep Nash within 12-20 seconds for the remainder of the race, though was never able to quite reel her in again, and finished the sunny day in 2nd. I found the course much more to my liking as the rain had stopped and it had dried up. There were still some slog-ish sections, but for the most part is was quite tacky and much faster than Saturday. Plus they shortened the laps, making for a more fast-paced, exciting, and crowd-friendly spectacle. Oh and the sun decided to shine and I like that.
The USGP promoters had their work cut out for them this weekend with the unpredictable weather from Hurricane Ida. Again they put on another first-class event without a glitch. Thank you to my generous sponsors for making this weekend possible, Primus Mootry, Schlamm, Clement, Excel Sports, Ollett Coaching, Reynolds, SRAM, FSA, TRP, Oakley, KneadEd, I/O Bio Merino, Pearl Izumi, AceCo Sports Group, Ritchey, Lazer, Hudz, Rotor Components, USWCDP, pHit Pills


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Statistical search methods for lotsizing problems
Annals of Operations Research , Volume 41 - Issue 4 p. 453- 468
This paper reports on our experiments with statistical search methods for solving lotsizing problems in production planning. In lotsizing problems the main objective is to generate a minimum cost production and inventory schedule, such that (i) customer demand is satisfied, and (ii) capacity restrictions imposed on production resources are not violated. We discuss our experiences in solving these, in general NP-hard, lotsizing problems with popular statistical search techniques like simulated annealing and tabu search. The paper concludes with some critical remarks on the use of statistical search methods for solving lotsizing problems.
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Salomon, M, Kuik, R, & Van Wassenhove, L.N. (1993). Statistical search methods for lotsizing problems. Annals of Operations Research, 41(4), 453–468. doi:10.1007/BF02023005


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In Minnesota, 'tis the season for dog sledding
In a cold winter, some Minnesotans embrace the season with dog sleds. Catharine Richert of Minnesota Public Radio reports firsthand what it's like to be in the driver's seat.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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text: In order to confirm that transmission recrudescence or importation does not occur for lymphatic filariasis (LF) after mass drug administration (MDA), the WHO recommends post-treatment surveillance. This research article covers the transmission assessment surveys (TASs) conducted at 2 to 3-year intervals after TAS-1 stop-MDA surveys. Results from the TASs indicate that elimination of transmission has been achieved in Plateau and Nasarawa, Nigeria.


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Update to Server-Based Communication for CRM
With the CRM Online Spring '14 release, ServerBased SharePoint Integration was introduced. We go over the latest round of updates.
With the CRM Online Spring '14 release, ServerBased SharePoint Integration was introduced. We go over the latest round of updates.
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ServerBased SharePoint Integration
With the CRM Online Spring '14 release, ServerBased SharePoint Integration was introduced. This initial release supported CRM Online to SharePoint Online ServerBased communication. Prior to the release, all communication between CRM and SharePoint was conducted via the List Component. There are multiple reasons for updating to ServerBased Communication. One of the biggest influence is the fact that List Component relies on the Sandbox model, which is a technology that SharePoint has since deprecated. Other reasons are that List Component displays documents in a way that does not correlated with the rest of the CRM user experience and the List Component does not provide a single sign-on experience. With ServerBased SharePoint Integration, communication is now directly between CRM and SharePoint. Also, ServerBased SharePoint Integration is required to be able to use the new "OneNote Integration" feature that is with CRM Online 2015 Update 1.
With the CRM Online 2015 Update 1, CRM Online to SharePoint On-Premises communication is also now supported. However, any CRM On-Premises to SharePoint communication is not supported by ServerBased Integration yet, thus forcing users in those situations to use List Component. CRM On-Premises to SharePoint communication is planned to be supported with future releases. This means that in the future List Component will be completely terminated.
Hybrid ServerBased SharePoint Requirements
In order to implement the ServerBased SharePoint communication method, there are multiple requirements that must be met by the user and the users system. The requirements are as follows:
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SharePoint Requirements
When configuring the new ServerBased SharePoint Implementation, the user must execute the follow steps:
Settings → Document Manager → Choose "Enable SharePoint Integration" → Select "Next" → Choose "On-Premises" or "Online" accordingly → Select "Next" → Enter the unique SharePoint site URL
During Configuration, if the user chooses "On-Premises" it is important to know that they need to have a publicly accessible SharePoint On-Premises using HTTPS with a publicly trusted certificate. The reason being that there needs to be an established trust between CRM and SharePoint in order to commence communication. By following this link → https://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/library/dn946906.aspx the user can view detailed steps to ensure that the trust connection has been established.
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Join The Writer's Center and instructor Alexandra Viets to learn more about our upcoming year-long screenwriting workshop! This info session will allow interested screenwriters to meet Alexandra and ask questions about the program. Please see the complete program details below.
Screenwriting Intensive: A Year of Film
Fall 2019- Summer 2020
This year-long workshop will provide participants a structured setting to complete, revise, and workshop a feature-length screenplay under the direction of an award-winning professional screenwriter. Each participant will have the opportunity to present a total of 250 pages, to include an original draft and the completed revision of a feature script. The course will be limited to ten participants to provide an intensive, MFA level of discipline and rigor.
Other benefits include
- Scene breakdowns with readings by actors from Acme Theater Corporation of Baltimore
- Guest speakers presenting their experiences writing and taking a screenplay into production
- A staged reading of participant scenes at The Writer's Center
- Free access to a Workspaces at The Writer's Center during the full year (valued at $1,000)
- Free admission to literary events at The Writer's Center
The class will meet every other week for twenty-two sessions from September 14 –December 20 and again from January 10 – June 26, 2020.
To apply
Preference will be given to intermediate to advanced screenwriters who are already immersed in a screenplay project. Serious applicants should send a letter of interest along with a writing sample of a completed first act (approximately 25-30 pages) to laura.spencer@{{{{homeurl_non_www}}}}.
Workshop Details
The workshop will include discussion of craft, including but not limited to filmic structure, character development, scene dynamics, and dialogue. A typical class will be divided between a craft lecture in addition to the workshopping of pages by two participants. Workshopping will involve the casting of parts among the group and reading scenes aloud prior to a critique. Through this process, the screenwriter is able to 'hear' their work before receiving both written and oral comments from the class. Craft discussions will incorporate screenings of film clips to help illustrate and identify a technique of particular interest and need.
In the fall, participants will work intensively on scenes with local actors from the Acme Theater Corporation of Baltimore to do character and scene breakdowns, including experimenting with different line deliveries. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss character biographies with actors and get feedback on how to deepen and further develop their vision. This same process with actors will be duplicated in late spring, before a revised screenplay is completed. Writing exercises will include establishing a memory-bank of character sketches that will be added to throughout the year. This will engage writers in the process of active listening and working to fictionalize characters drawn from everyday life—becoming a 'human ear.'
During the year, one or two guest screenwriters will present on the experience of writing a feature-length screenplay, including the process of taking the screenplay into production. Among those to speak will be Jeanine Dominy, a New York-based writer, whose feature screenplay, Dangerous Beauty (1998), was based on the true-life story of a 16th century Venetian courtesan and directed by Marshal Herskovitz. A screening of the film will precede her visit. Participants will also gain the practice of pitching their projects to a seasoned producer after a script revision has been workshopped. This will involve learning to speak fluently and convincingly about the completed script as part of its final presentation. At the end of the course there will be a staged reading of participant scenes at The Writer's Center.


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- Provides hours of scientific exploration and fun!
- Over 20 experiments included!
Kit of 20 Top Science Experiments for Kids
This bucket is loaded with our most popular science products. You'll be able to engage kids in a variety of hands-on experiments to help them understand different scientific concepts. Whether used at home or in the classroom, Steve Spangler's Big Bucket of Science can make learning about science stimulating and exhilarating.
This kit was created after numerous requests for a single kit that has our most popular items. The Big Bucket of Science is a clear, 1-gallon bucket full of test tubes that contain over 10 Steve Spangler's original experiments. Featuring favorites like Insta-Snow®, Energy Beads, Jelly Marbles™ and Magic Sand, this bucket offers hours of scientific exploration and fun.
What Does It Teach?
With the Big Bucket of Science, your aspiring scientist will learn about polymers, hydrophobic materials, UV sensitivity and much more. Children will have fun exploring the world around them with these popular science experiments and each kit will arouse their sense of wonder.
Learn About the World With Common Household Items
Feed the endless curiosity of the youngsters in your life with the Big Bucket of Science Kit. This kit is a great way to stimulate the minds of children in kindergarten through middle school, with over 20 fun experiments that they can do at home with common household items. Science can't really be learned just from books — it helps children to get a hands-on experience with scientific concepts to develop an intuitive feel for the physical and chemical laws that govern the behavior of matter. The included experiments come with instructions and suggestions for further activities. Once the young scientists get a taste of conducting real experiments, they'll want to go even further into understanding the world in which they live. We can go on and on about how amazing the Big Bucket is, but hearing how happy this product has made other satisfied customers might encourage you to check it out yourself.
"We were fortunate to pick this up when it was on sale, and frankly it would still have been a bargain at regular price – the bucket is chock full of good stuff – we loved the instant snow, the polymer crystals, everything. Had a great time with the cola and mint geyser. Would make a terrific birthday or holiday present. Highly recommended!!!"
– Gayle B
"Great variety projects! Would recommend to those who have trouble deciding what to get."
– Cheyenne
"We use this collection of science experiments for party favors. They were a HUGE hit and the bucket came with a nice variety."
– John
What's Included?
• Two Mentos test tubes
• Two Water Cube test tubes
• Two Energy Bead test tubes
• Two Jelly Marbles™ test tubes
• Two Insta-Snow® test tubes
• Two Test Tube Gardens
• One Magic Sand test tube
• One Orbs test tube
• One Rainbow test tube
• One Water Gel test tube
• One Spikes test tube
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According to the Daily Mail, Jonjo Shelvey is set to see a specialist about his ongoing thigh issue.
The midfielder returned to action recently after a spell on the sidelines, but has struggled to re-find his form. Shelvey is yet to start a game since his comeback, coming off the bench against Watford, Manchester United and Blackburn.
In each game he was at the heart of the action, for better and for worse.
But irregardless of his form, this injury news couldn't come at a worse time for Newcastle.
Shelvey now a doubt for Chelsea clash
The same report by the Daily Mail explains that the 26-year-old is a doubt for our next Premier League game. Things don't get any easier as Rafa Benitez prepares for a trip to Stamford Bridge.
Newcastle will already be without Ki Sung-yueng, while Mo Diame missed the FA Cup game due to injury.
Then you've got Isaac Hayden, who has publicly said he wants to leave the club, and proved it on Saturday with a disastrous performance.
Suddenly Newcastle's squad looks thin, with the only fit and motivated central midfielder being Sean Longstaff, who has just one Premier League appearance off the bench. Diame could return for the trip to Chelsea, but we're still down to the bare bones.
Without Shelvey or Ki, Newcastle don't look a side capable of creating chances. So we're basically going into each game hoping for a bit of luck so that we can hold out for 90 minutes. When you're playing against Eden Hazard, luck will only get you so far.
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Susanna Bobbs '21 is no stranger to accomplishment. She began studying the piano and violin at the age of four under the guidance of her mother, Catherine Bobbs, a professional pianist, and her sister, Katrina, a member of the Houston Symphony. At age seven, Susanna was a featured soloist with the Cleveland Institute of Music Chamber Orchestra and has performed frequently as a soloist or member of various professional chamber ensembles throughout her life. Her most notable accomplishment to date was winning the Young Performance Award of Texas where she was required to win multiple levels of competition in order to advance. She also won the Houston Music Doing Good Scholarship for her work doing volunteer performances for cancer clinics and retirement homes. She says, "My siblings and I were taught from a very young age that we were blessed with a gift to be shared, and I feel this gift is one that brings many people of different generations together."
In July 2019, Susanna had the opportunity to travel to Tuscany, Italy to participate in the Festival Orchestre Giovanili as a member of the Chamber Music Center of New York. CMC students and staff collaborated with the Apulian Youth Symphony Orchestra, from Puglia, Italy, performing Holst's Mars, the Bringer of War, Marquez's Danzon No. 2, and Borodin's Polovetsian Dances, in Montecatini Terme and Florence. Chamber music concerts performed by CMC students and staff followed in the Tuscany cities of Perugia and San Gimignano.
"I think what I like about music the most is that is allows one to communicate feelings without saying them. I am a quiet person, but music can communicate my emotions. I also love playing with others. Music has allowed me to meet and perform with people from all parts of the world. I have had so many amazing opportunities come to me through music and I have a special bond with my musical comrades," says Susanna, who is an Honors student and high level tennis player at SRDS.
"My favorite thing about SRDS would have to be the community. I feel that it is like my second home," she says. "I am able to have a connection with all my classmates and even my teachers, who always have my best interest in mind."
Susanna is not sure what her future holds, even though she knows music will always play an important role in her life. "I love music, but I also love numbers, biology, sociology and learning. My plans are to go to a great university where I can narrow the fields perhaps into one main goal. I would love to continue making music with others through orchestra or chamber ensembles wherever I go, but I am leaving myself open to explore many different interests for now."
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In a recent development, another three have been arrested in connection to the moral policing case in Rongjuli.
The arrested have been identified as Sahidul Islam, Ayat Hussain and Abdul Kalam.
According to police reports, five of the accused have been arrested as of now.
However, prime accused Abdul Kader is currently absconding.
On June 17, a couple was physically assaulted in the name of 'Moral Policing', who was on their way on a bike, in a public place at Rongjuli Pukhuripara.


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The Siberian Kiwi
The Siberian Kiwi was born on October 19th 2018. It was any icy-cold winter day in Akademgorodok, dubbed the Silicon Valley of Russia. Amazed at the quality of Russian staple foods, a thought came to mind. Where do the Eastern-European expats living in Indonesia get their buckwheat? After extensive market research we found that they were smuggling the stuff in suitcases. Seriously. The most common type of smuggler were grandparents, friends and random people on Telegram groups. After meticulous planning, we purchased 3.5 metrics tons of lightly toasted, premium quality buckwheat. After 6 months of testing, we found product-market fit. Instead of the usual consignment set-up, we went the other direction with direct to consumer on demand delivery. Everyone is happy, even the smugglers.


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- Producer Paul Goerg
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NV - Champagne Paul Goerg Premier Cru Brut Tradition - 6x75cl
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Goedhuis, August 2020
Our new house Champagne Paul Goerg Premier Cru Brut Tradition, is a wonderfully vibrant cuvée which focuses on Chardonnay, for which the village of Vertus is famous for. The blend is 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. It has an additional period sur lattes allowing for a minimum of 3 years before disgorgement and a further 6 months before release for sale, resulting in a finer and more complex style.
Matthew Jukes, October 2021
Lovely, open and gentle, with superb texture and bitingly fresh finish, this is a thrilling wine with invigorating tension under a diaphanous palate. The epitome of a Côte des Blancs classic, the tender nose, crisp middle and zesty finish make it an easy to fall for and one that is difficult to put down. With a price more suited to the High Street than an elite merchant, this is magnificent Champagne.
Paul GoergSourcing premium quality Champagne at exciting prices is one of the greatest challenges any wine buyer has. In Champagne Paul Goerg we think we have absolutely hit the jackpot! Eight quality conscious growers in the beautiful 1er Cru classified village of Vertus in the heart of the Côte de Blancs near Epernay have pooled their vineyards and resources together to create a premium quality 120 ha estate. The house is headed by Jean-Philippe Moulin formerly head winemaker at Champagne Ruinart. The rolling chalk based hills of Vertus create a range of micro-climates which give a richness and variety of fruit to their Champagnes with extraordinary purity, and we have selected three different cuvées to highlight both the quality and breadth of style. The secret to their success is not only an outstanding source of fine fruit and skilful wine making, but equally importantly the correct amount of bottle aging before the wines are released to create roundness, harmony and fine balance. The two non-vintage cuvées have a minimum of three years sur lattes before release and the vintage cuvée is now a nine year old wine and absolutely at its peak.
Champagne, the world's greatest sparkling wine, needs little introduction - with imitations produced in virtually every country capable of growing grapes, including such unlikely candidates as India and China. The Champagne region, to the north of Paris, has the most northerly vineyards in France, with vines grown on slopes with a southerly exposure to maximise sunlight. The soil is chalky, providing an excellent balance of drainage and water retention. The key to the wine is in the cellar - the bubbles result from a second fermentation in the bottle and the rich toasty flavours in great Champagne come from extended bottle ageing on the yeasty lees. Until the eighteenth century, the wines produced in the Champagne area were light acidic white wines, with no hint of sparkle. However glass and closure technology developed at that time and it was not long before Dom Perignon, a Benedictine monk at the Abbey of Hautvilliers, started experimenting with blends and produced the first recognisable champagne. In a world accustomed to still wines, the advent of champagne was almost a flop. It was saved when it became fashionable at the French court as a result of Louis XV's mistress Madame de Pompadour commenting "Champagne is the only wine that lets a woman remain beautiful after she has drunk it." And the rest is history, with famous (or infamous) champagne lovers including Casanova, Dumas, Wagner, Winston Churchill, James Bond and Coco Chanel.


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The Guzzi Mandello 2021 website is operated by a group of members of the Archivio Comunale Memoria Locale (ACML), who are passionate about the world of Moto Guzzi.
The Moto Guzzi Sports Group, created by the company, was very active, and was involved in various specialities: Mountaineering, Athletics, Bocce, Rowing, Football, Cycling, Hiking, Motorcycling, Swimming, Basketball, Sport fishing, Running, Boxing, Rock climbing, Alpine and cross-country skiing, Tennis, Shooting…
There was already a bocce court at the first After Work Club.
Many workers played on the football team.
1935: Moto Guzzi built the Mandello sports ground on municipal land.
1929: the Moto Guzzi Rowing Club was established; it trained generations of athletes and created a school.
Several cycling races were organised by the company: the Moto Guzzi Cup and the Moto Guzzi Grand Prix. Sometimes the "Giro d'Italia", escorted by Guzzi motorbikes, passed through Mandello.
Motorcycling was one of the company's priorities.
The swimming section organised the Traversata del Lario (Lario crossing), which is still held every year.
After the war there were two basketball teams: women's and men's.
Regional and national fishing competitions were held every year; there was often a gathering of sports journalists who then documented the event with photos and articles in national newspapers.
The 1960s: the boxing section also trained champions.
Among the Moto Guzzi athletes, who practised downhill skiing and ski jumping, was Ulisse Guzzi, (ski jump record holder). With the construction of the Wind Tunnel, skis and bobsleighs were tested inside. Downhill skiers also took advantage of the wind tunnel to simulate a downhill run and study their best position on skis.
1961: The Moto Guzzi tennis team met the teams of other companies.
1959: Shooting competitions were held in the lake area.


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Specialty Camps
Our Specialty Camps are developed specifically to help campers age 5-16 engage in activities that match their interest. These are a perfect way to fuel your child's passion or even help them hone in on a new hobby. Each week we provide a variety of uniquely themed camps that combine specific skills, activities, field trips and experiences.
In the mornings campers will focus and partake in the specialty themed portion and in the afternoons we'll switch gears to traditional camp activities of adventure and fun. Youth develop a greater passion for things they love or they can try out something new.
Campers are placed into groups with similarly aged children. Specialty Camps are a great way for your child to meet others with the same interests and to explore the horizons afar!
- Archery Basics Camp
- Arts & Crafts Camp
- Road America Racing Camp
- Mermaids & Tritons Camp
- Wet N' Wild Camp
- High Ropes Camp
- Boots & Saddles Camp
- Mad Scientist Camp
- Twisted Sports Camp
- Beginner & Advanced Fishing Camp
- Glamping Camp
- Carpenters Apprentice Camp
- Junior Kayak Camp
- Color Wars Challenge Camp
- Pee Wee Camps
- Leadership Camps
- Resident Camps
- Adventure Trip Camps
- Archery
- Boating
- Climbing Wall
- Fishing
- Fort Building
- Sports & Games
- Campfire Cooking
- Nature Studies
- Swimming in the Pool & Lake
- Arts & Crafts
- Slip N' Slide
- Sleepovers
- And so much more!
Please note that Day Camp Licensing only allows: Archery for age 7 & older, BB Guns for age 9 & older, Climbing Wall for age 9 & older, and sling shots for age 7 & older.