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"There's now a contract in place with a dotted line for them to sign," said Orthomet Controller Gus Parpas.
Kirschner shareholders would get 1.3 shares of Orthomet common stock and a seven-year warrant for 1.3 shares of Orthomet stock at $10 a share, under a definitive merger agreement. Orthomet first offered those terms June 29.
Yesterday's offer expires at 5 p.m. Monday. Kirschner also is considering an offer from Warsaw, Ind.-based Biomet Inc. to pay $10 or one Biomet share for each Kirschner share. All three make orthopedic implants and other medical devices.
Orthomet's offer was renewed after the stock market closed yesterday. Kirschner closed down 25 cents, at $8.75. Orthomet closed at $6.50, off 37.5 cents. Biomet closed at $10, up 12.5 cents.
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Astros Balls & Strikes: Lance McCullers' curveball conundrum
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Some takeaways from the Astros' 2-1 loss to the Angels on Monday night.
Curveball conundrum: Lance McCullers Jr. had to stop himself mid-sentence. Uttering it felt so foreign.
"I feel like if I get back my breaking ball, which is weird to say, I'll have a tough three-pitch mix," he said.
The search for the curveball continued Monday, where an early inability to land the breaker in two-strike counts was frustrating. McCullers said he threw some admirable ones early in counts but, when it came time to finish an at-bat, the pitch disappeared.
It was found briefly in the later innings. McCullers struck out Luis Valbuena and Albert Pujols in consecutive innings with buried, blocked curveballs. Only one other curveball was swung upon and missed the entire night.
"When it was down, it was good," manager A.J. Hinch said, "when it was in the strike zone they hit it.
Let's not misunderstand — that McCullers is missing the pitch is a problem. And to say it is "missing" is perhaps disingenuous. McCullers and Hinch were happy, overall, with the early count curveballs.
But that he was without the curveball, threw six innings of two-run ball against a team now tied for first in the American League West and a lineup consisting of Pujols and Mike Trout is, well, encouraging.
Such inability to find his curveball has necessitated McCullers refine his changeup. He got nine swings and misses on it Monday, throwing a career-high 27 of them while the breaking ball vacilitated in and out of proficiency.
"It's big for the development," McCullers said. "I think as frustrating as it is not to have my best curveball, it's forced me to develop a really plus-plus changeup. That is going to be good moving forward, going to be good in my career and I just have to keep with it, stay positive."
Hinch lauded McCullers' two-seam fastball movement, too. He induced ground balls and escaped trouble with two double plays. Fifteen of the 50 he threw were called strikes.
"It's a good sign that he has other weapons to go to and he feels good enough, strong enough to do it and confident enough to do it," Hinch said. "You're never going to have your complete stuff all the time and he's had to learn (that)."
Still, rediscovering its old form — the form that allowed him to throw it 27 consecutive times with a pennant on the line — is paramount.
"I'm not saying I'm out there pitching with two pitches," McCullers said. "I'm throwing good ones early, especially. I think for me, maybe it's a mindset thing, maybe it's a little bit of kind of where I'm throwing that pitch. It started to come around better."
About Tuesday's game: Gerrit Cole, the American League leader in strikeouts per nine innings who holds opponents to a .155 batting average against, faces Jaime Barria. It is Barria's fifth career Major League start. He's walked seven in 18.1 innings while allowing 15 hits.

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You and I know that we can't always control what happens in our lives, but we can control how we respond to them. What happens however when you are having a bad week? Is there something else going on that we need to know?Well science might have an answer.
Let me introduce you to the world of brain chemistry and a powerful group of natural chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. The communication network in your brain is a multi-trillion maze of connections capable of performing 20 million-billion calculations per second. Yes, I did say 20 billion!
How does this intricate network operate?
Well there are three major players
Neurons, which power the message,
Neurotransmitters, which create the message and
Receptors, which receive the message.
In simple words, a neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger released from one nerve cell which finds its way to another nerve cell where it influences a particular chemical reaction to occur. Neurotransmitters control major body functions including movement, emotional response, and our physical ability to experience pleasure and pain.
Neurotransmitters also set in motion specific functions within our body and our nervous system. These transmitters can create and control a range of feelings, moods and even thoughts – everything from depression, anxiety and addiction, to feelings of self-confidence, to high or low self-esteem, the competitive spirit and can even affect our deep sleep.
Why Does it Matter?
A neurotransmitter imbalance can cause Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, irritable bowel, hormone dysfunction, eating disorders, Fibromyalgia, obsessions, compulsions, adrenal dysfunction, chronic pain, migraine headaches, and even early death. Scientific and medical research indicates that our brains use more than 35 different neurotransmitters, some of these we can control and some we can't.
It appears, however, that we can control five of the major neurotransmitters with exercise and nutrition, and with our thoughts and behaviours.
Most neurotransmitters are made from amino acids obtained from the protein in food you consume. Two of the most important neurotransmitters are serotonin and dopamine, sometimes called the 'happy' drugs. They seem to play a leading role in determining our moods and thoughts.
Dopamine, fuel for enthusiasm and motivation
- The brain uses dopamine to stimulate arousal, alertness, awareness and our competitive spirit (a form of mild aggression).
- Dopamine is also essential for coordinated muscle movement.
- Dopamine is the neurotransmitter needed for healthy assertiveness and sexual arousal, proper immune and autonomic nervous system function.
- Dopamine is important for motivation and a sense of readiness to meet life's challenges.
- One of the most vulnerable key neurotransmitters, dopamine levels are depleted by stress or poor sleep. Alcohol, caffeine, and sugar also seem to diminish dopamine activity in the brain.
- It's easily oxidized, therefore we need to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables whose antioxidants help protect dopamine-using neurons from free radical damage.
Dopamine is made from the amino acid tyrosine. Once produced, dopamine can, in turn, convert into the brain chemicals norepinephrine and epinephrine.
Low levels of dopamine can cause depression, a lack of energy, an excessive need for sleep, and can even make you withdraw from everyday events, such as going to work or wanting to be with people.
Dopamine is a building block for the production of adrenaline, which stimulates us into action if we are frightened or anxious. These natural drugs are also necessary for us to be competitive, especially in highly- competitive sports, business and corporate life.
Boost your alertness with protein
Without going into the detailed chemistry of the brain, small amounts (100-to-150 grams) of protein-rich food will elevate dopamine levels and have significant effects on your moods and brain functions. The effects can be felt within 10-to-30 minutes. Protein foods are broken down into their amino acid building blocks during digestion. One amino acid, called tyrosine, will increase the production of dopamine, nor epinephrine and epinephrine. These neurotransmitters are known for their ability to increase levels of alertness and energy. No one eats pure tyrosine, but eating foods high in protein will give you a slight mental boost.
High protein foods include fish, poultry, meat, and eggs. If you can't eat those, try high protein foods that also contain significant amount of carbohydrates, such as legumes, cheese, milk, or tofu.
Many of us eat a high carbohydrate breakfast as cereals have become the common form of morning meal. One of my friends is a highly respected bio-pharmacist and it is his opinion that breakfast is the time of day for eating a high protein meal.
Serotonin, reclaiming your calm
Serotonin is the calming neurotransmitter important to the maintenance of good mood, feelings of contentment and is responsible for normal sleep. In addition to the central nervous system, serotonin is also found in the walls of the intestine (the enteric nervous system) and in platelet cells that promote blood clotting.
- Serotonin plays an important role in regulating memory, learning, and blood pressure, as well as appetite and body temperature.
- Low serotonin levels produce insomnia and depression, aggressive behavior, increased sensitivity to pain, and is associated with obsessive-compulsive eating disorders.
- This neurotransmitter also helps the brain focus, heightening your concentration levels.
- Low levels of serotonin can create anxiety, a feeling of insecurity, anger, fear, depression, and can even induce suicidal thoughts.
S.A.D Seasonal Affective Disorder
Now have you ever wondered why you eat more in winter? It has a lot to do with your level of serotonin, or your lack of it and a condition called appropriately enough S.A.D. or Seasonal Affected Disorder.
With the lack of sunlight in winter, the body produces higher levels of a hormone called melatonin, which consumes your serotonin. Research has shown that when this happens, the body craves carbohydrates, which produce serotonin and makes us feel good. This is when we crave those comfort foods such as biscuits, pizza or chocolate!
The Carbohydrate Connection
Eating carbohydrates will trigger the release of insulin into the blood stream. Insulin goes about clearing all the amino acids out of the blood, with the exception of tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that normally gets crowded out by other amino acids in its attempt to cross the blood brain barrier, but when its competitors are out of the way, it enters the brain. Once in the brain, the tryptophan is converted to serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that has the effect of reducing pain, decreasing appetite, and producing a sense of calm, and in too large a quantity, inducing sleep. Research has shown that dieters tend to become depressed about two weeks into a diet, about the time their serotonin levels have dropped due to decreased carbohydrate intake.
In summer sunlight reduces your production of melatonin, the serotonin eater and therefore it is easier to diet in summer. Summer makes us feel great and this theory could explain why people head for the sun during winter.
What does it Matter?
Eating carbohydrates will trigger the release of insulin into the blood stream. Insulin goes about clearing all the amino acids out of the blood, (amino acids are the building blocks to make proteins – Ed) with the exception of tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that normally gets crowded out by other amino acids in its attempt to cross the blood brain barrier, but when its competitors are out of the way, it enters the brain. Once in the brain, the tryptophan is converted to serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that has the effect of reducing pain, decreasing appetite, and producing a sense of calm, and in too large a quantity, inducing sleep. Research has shown that dieters tend to become depressed about two weeks into a diet, about the time their serotonin levels have dropped due to decreased carbohydrate intake.
In summer sunlight reduces your production of melatonin, the serotonin eater and therefore it is easier to diet in summer.(melatonin is also needed for sleep see my article on Insomnia – Ed). Summer makes us feel great and this theory could explain why people head for the sun during winter.
This gave me a clue as to why I became a carbohydrate addict – the more carbohydrates I ate the more serotonin I produced and like any drug addict I craved more and more carbs to get a higher and higher kick of the 'feel goods'. The result was that I became fat, even though I went to the gym four or five times a week! My energy levels dropped, I was constantly tired and became extremely difficult to live with. I didn't want to go to the gym. I was overdosing on carbohydrates which leads to a another hormonal disorder called insulin resistance.
More Seratonin Anyone?
Serotonin is synthesized from tryptophan in the presence of adequate vitamins B1, B3, B6, and folic acid. The best food sources of tryptophan include brown rice, cottage cheese, meat, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Choline is another B complex vitamin that that is concentrated in high cholesterol foods like eggs and liver. A lack of choline can cause impairment of memory and concentration. Choline is a precursor to the brain neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is linked to memory. People given drugs that block acetylcholine flunk memory tests. Low levels of acetylcholine have been linked to Alzheimer's disease and poor memory. What a good excuse to put eggs back on your diet plan!
How You Can Control the Natural 'happy drugs'
Being balanced is the answer, not too much or too little of anything. Excessive protein or carbohydrates over time will eventually have side effects that will affect how you feel and behave at work and at home.
Eating certain food and exercising at the right level, at the right time for your lifestyle is a keystone to controlling your moods and generating feelings of happiness and relaxation.
If you are a professional athlete, you require a different approach to control your neurotransmitters to a teacher, a taxi driver or a CEO. Also, every person's body chemistry is different and needs to be taken into account. I recommend you consult a nutritionist who understands how food and neurotransmitters work to meet your health needs and lifestyle.
There's a lot more to brain chemistry, mood control and peak performance, but that's food for another article.
Small amounts (100-to-150g) of protein-rich food will elevate dopamine levels and have significant effects on your moods and brain functions. That's why many nutritionists recommend a little protein with your breakfast. It boosts your energy and gives you that rush to seize the day.
Some proteins that positively affect dopamine levels are:
• Fish such as salmon, unprocessed tuna, and flounder.
• Chicken without the skin, eggs
and turkey.
• Small amounts of red meat.
• Beans, such chickpeas and lentils.
This was a guest post from Annie Infinite who spent 18 years as a health practitioner and energetic healer and believes that every dis-ease is 'curable'. Annie loves to talk about health, healing and wholeness as well as her love of metaphysics and the magic of quantum physics and the laws of the universe and how to create magic in your life through understanding these principles.
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Bill of Rights Protection Zone
Resolution No. 2003-8
(A Resolution declaring Lansdowne a "Bill of Rights Protection Zone", providing a message to citizens of the Borough and to Borough employees that the Borough government values civil rights and will work to protect them.)
WHEREAS, the Borough of Lansdowne is home to a diverse population, including citizens of other nations, whose contributions to the community are vital to its character and function, and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Lansdowne recognizes the Constitution of the United States of America to be the supreme law of the land, which all public servants are sworn to uphold, superceding all administrative rules, local ordinances, state statutes and federal laws; and
WHEREAS, the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution guarantees those living in the United States the following rights:
- freedom of speech, assembly and privacy;
- protection from unreasonable searches and seizures;
- due process in judicial proceedings and access to counsel;
- protection from cruel and unusual punishment; and
- equality before the law and the presumption of innocence; and
WHEREAS, the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits the government from denying "to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws"; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Lansdowne has, with gratitude for their supreme sacrifice, memorialized those in the Armed Forces who have died in battle protecting these same cherished rights and liberties; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of the USA Patriot Act expands the authority of the federal government to detain and investigate citizens and non-citizens and engage in electronic surveillance of citizens and non-citizens and threatens civil rights and liberties guaranteed under the United States Constitution; the Provisions in the USA PATRIOT Act and Certain Executive Orders pursuant to enforcement of the Act that may violate the constitution and the rights and civil liberties of Lansdowne residents being as follows. They:
- Significantly expand the government's ability to access sensitive medical, mental health, financial and educational records about individuals; and lower the burden of proof required to conduct secret searches and telephone and Internet surveillance
- Give law enforcement expanded authority to obtain library records, and prohibits librarians from informing patrons of monitoring or information requests
- Give the Attorney General and the Secretary of State the power to designate domestic groups, including religious and political organizations, as "terrorist organizations"
- Grant power to the Attorney General to subject citizens of other nations to indefinite detention or deportation even if they have not committed a crime. Authorize eavesdropping on confidential communications between lawyers and their clients in federal custody
- Limit disclosure of public documents and records under the Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Department of Justice interpretations of this Act and these Executive Orders particularly targets Muslims, people of Middle Eastern and South Asian descent and citizens of other nations, and thereby encouraging racial profiling by law enforcement and hate crimes by individuals in our community; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Lansdowne recognizes that such infringement of the constitutionally guaranteed rights of any person, under the color of law, is an abuse of power, a breach of the public trust, a misappropriation of public resources, a violation of civil rights and is beyond the scope of governmental authority.
IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Borough of Lansdowne remains firmly committed to the protection of civil rights and civil liberties for all people, and does therefore declare Lansdowne to be a "Bill of Rights Protection Zone" in which the Borough of Lansdowne condemns discrimination based on national or ethnic origin or political affiliation or absence of political affiliation in any function of borough government, and vigorously upholds the constitutionally protected rights of all persons to peacefully protest and express or develop their political views without governmental interference.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough of Lansdowne joins communities across the nation in expressing concern that the USA Patriot Act and associated Executive Orders threaten civil rights and liberties guaranteed under the United States Constitution.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED and is the policy of the Borough of Lansdowne to restrict borough employees, in the absence of probable cause of criminal activity from:
- The recording or filing of any information concerning any person or organization, such as the collection and review of library lending and research records, as well as book and video store sales and/or rental records, or information on citizen activities, creditworthiness, health, political activities except as required by law or for operation and service; and
- The retention of personal information. The Borough Manager is hereby directed to develop a unified records retention policy for all borough programs and departments. This policy must include procedures for permanent disposal of any and all information collected on citizens when there is no current probable cause for suspicion of criminal activity, except where those records are required by law or for operation and service. The policy will be reviewed by Council, with annual compliance reports submitted by department heads; and
- Profiling based on race, ethnicity, citizenship, religion, or political values. Profiling is defined as any police-initiated action that relies on the race, ethnicity, political values or national origin rather than the behavior of an individual or information that leads the police to a particular individual who has been identified as being, or having been, engaged in criminal activity.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council President or his designee will communicate this resolution to all borough departments, the Governor and Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the President and Attorney General of the United States of America and does hereby call upon our congressional representatives to actively work to repeal the USA Patriot Act.
IT IS FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be severable if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Resolution is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to the Constitution of the United States of America or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If the applicability thereof to any agency, person or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Resolution and applicability thereof to any other agency, person or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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APPROVED this 21st day of May, 2003, Jayne C. Young, Mayor
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Motorists are being advised of road closures on the M6, A14 and M1 near Catthorpe this Saturday as part of the M1 junction 19 improvement scheme.
The A14 to M6 westbound link road will be closed between 8pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. The M6 carriageway will be closed between the M6 junction 1 and the M1 junction 19 in both directions between 9pm on Saturday and 8am the following morning. The northbound on slip at M1 Junction 18 will also be closed from 9pm on Saturday for approximately four hours.
I would like to thank road users for their patience while we deliver this important junction improvementProject manager Ivan Marriott
The closures are necessary for the removal of a redundant bridge.
Highways Agency project manager Ivan Marriott said: "We are carrying out this necessary work overnight at the weekend to minimise disruption to road users.
"During the closures, diversion routes will be in place and clearly signed. Road users are advised to plan their journeys, leaving extra time.
"Once this scheme is completed, the new link road underneath the M1 will link the M6 directly with the A14, helping the flow of traffic and reducing congestion at the busy Catthorpe junction.
"I would like to thank road users for their patience while we deliver this important junction improvement."
During the closures, A14 and M1 to M6 westbound traffic will be diverted onto the M1 northbound carriageway. Traffic will exit the M1 at junction 20 onto the A4303, follow the A4303 to the A5 and then head south along the A5 to the roundabout with the A426. Road users can then follow the A426 to join the M6 at junction 1.
M6 to M1 southbound and M6 to A14 eastbound traffic will be diverted off the M6 at junction 1 onto the A426 and the A5. A14 traffic will then head north towards the A5 to join the A4303 where they can join the M1 southbound at junction 20 to turn onto the A14 at junction 19. M1 southbound traffic will be directed south on the A5 to join the M1 at junction 18.
When the northbound slip at the M1 junction 18 is closed, traffic wishing to head north on the M1 will be diverted onto the A5 to the roundabout with the A4303 and turn right onto the A4303 to join the M1 at junction 20. M6-bound traffic will be directed left at the A5 roundabout with the A426 to join the M6 at junction 1.
Further information on the M1 junction 19 improvement project is available on the Highways Agency's website at http://www.highways.gov.uk/roads/road-projects/m1-junction-19-improvement-scheme/


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Every odd-number year, the d'Orsi bowl is contested under the auspices of the World Bridge Federation (WFB). This is a world championship contract bridge tournament for national teams of seniors, i. e. teams consisting of players that are 60 years or older. Because of the age requirement, the competition is sometimes referred to as the Senior Bowl or the d'Orsi Senior Bowl. Another name for the competition is World Zonal Senior Team Championship, since the entries represent WBF Zones and nations.
The trophy
The trophy – the d'Orsi Senior Bowl – was donated by former WBF President Ernesto d'Orsi at the 2009 tournament in Brazil.
Age requirements
Today, you need to turn 60 years or older during the calender year to count as a senior bridge player in the eyes of WBF. Until 2006, the requirement was considerably lower – you could participate in the senior even if you were turning 55 years or more during the calender year. When the age requirement was increased to 60 years, it was done gradually by holding the defining year at 1950 for six years, to prevent any senior from suddenly becoming non-eligible.
Zones and nations
The World Bridge Federation (WFB) divides the world into eight geographical zones. Each zone is associated with a zonal bridge federation. Each zonal bridge federation is in turn made up by national bridge federations (NBO's). Sometimes WFB recognizes a geopolitical entity as a nation even though it is not recognized as a sovereign nation by the United Nations. When it comes to playing bridge, areas such as Hong Kong, Wales and French Polynesia are recognized as their own separate nations.
- A team consisting of players from more than one nation is not permissible in the d'Orsi bowl.
- A nation can not send more than one team to a d'Orsi bowl contest. There is an exception though; the zone North America has a quota of three teams and two of those teams can be United States teams.
- A team must consist of four to six players and a captain. The captain may be one of the players. The teams compete as teams-of-four.
- There is room for 22 teams in the d'Orsi bowl.
Historical exceptions
Transnational teams have participated. There was for instance a transnational African team consisting of both Egyptian and South African players in the 2001 contest, and the South American zone sent a combined Argentinian and Brazilian team to the contest in 2003. The North American zone also has a history of using combined teams, and Central America & the Caribbean have also done this, including a the transnational Guadeloupe – Martinique team.
Contest structure
Throughout the course of seven days, every team plays round-robin matches of 16 deals. In total, 21 matches are played, typically three matches per day.
The teams compete using International Match Points (IMP), and IMP margins are converted to Victory Points (VP).
- A losing team gets 0 points.
- A winning team gets 25 points.
- In case of a draw, each team gets 15 points.
After the round-robin part of the contest, it is time for knockout matches. They are long, with 96 deals in two days.
Bermuda 2000
In January 2000, world-class bridge players congregated in Southampton, Bermuda to play the Bermuda Bowl (for open teams) and the Venice Cup (for women's teams). This was the end of the 1998-1999 cycle, and it was also the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Bowl. As a part of the celebrations, a short exhibition for senior players was included in the program. It took place during the first week on Bermuda (8-14 January), to make it possible for the participants to also play in the Transnational Open Teams during the second week.
Six senior teams participated in the senior contest; four of them where national teams (Poland, France, China, Australia), one was a combined team from North America and the sixth team contained one pair from Austria, one pair from Bulgaria and one pair from Israel. The two Austrian players, the two Israeli players and one of the Bulgarian players came from the teams that had won the transnational World Senior Teams Championship in 1994 and 1998. This team was therefore known as the World Champions.
The six teams played a double round-robin, comprised of ten matches of 20 deals. This took five days, and was then followed by two days of playoff matches. Eventually, the Polish team defeated the French team in the 60-deal final by 229 to 73 IMP. The winning team consisted of five players: Janusz Nowak, Stefan Szenberg, Julian Klukowski, Andrzej Wilkosz, and Aleksander Jezioro.
The bronze match stood between China and North America. China won in 40 deals, with the score 133 to 80.
After Bermuda 2000
After the success in Bermuda in January 2000, official world championship flights for seniors were added to the quadrennial World Team Olympiad (which started in the fall of 2000) and to the biennial World Team Championships (which started in fall of 2001).
The first Senior Bowl was held in 2001. Back then, eight teams participated. By 2005, this had increased to 22 teams, making the number of teams identical to that permitted by the Bermuda Bowl (for open teams) and Venice Cup (for female teams).
The very first Senior Bowl was won by a United States team.


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Sprint – What is it? Does it remind you of the final stretch to a marathon or the cell phone company provider in the States?
Well this Saturday, March 10th, I was able to attend my first Sprint with the crew. To my surprise, it was neither. Instead, a Sprint at TransitHub is where we informed each other of our progress and brainstorm the next steps we need to take.
Since I was coming straight from work, I was worried that by the time I find the right place and room, Sprint might be over! Fortunately, within half an hour, I arrived at our meeting room and still had half an hour of Sprint to spare. I found everyone either talking about development with another team member or working hard on their individual tasks. In this short time, I had a chance to listen to the progress and growth of our product and introduce myself to co-founders that I had not had a chance to meet.
Read on to hear more about our evening, and to see some great TransitHub Team pics!
When the clock struck six, the TransitHub team was hungry and exhausted from all the hard work. We decided to go to a nearby restaurant, called Real Thailand, at #SpadinaBloor. The host quickly got us settled down, and took our orders. We resumed chatting, but this time, catching up on other things in life.
I had a great time at both Sprint and the dinner, and I'm glad I went!
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The paper discusses the implementation of Voice over IP (VoIP) and IP Multimedia Subsystem services (IMS) over the much sought after wireless standard WiMAX (802.16). The key issues addressed are : Introduction to the working of VoIP and multimedia transmission over wireless. The softswitching technique for compatibility with WiMAX. The challenges being faced that need to be overcome for successful deployment and their solutions. The pre-standard installations and developments happening around the world at this time. The various products offered by the vendors compliant to the technology, and the impact of these developments on the existing Telecom and Satellite/CableTV industry.
Keywords - WiMAX, VoIP, Multimedia, IMS, 802.16, SIP, H.323, IPTV, Softswitch
Ever since its advent VoIP has opened new doors for telephony bringing forward immense possibilities. The basic reason for the popularity of VoIP is the cost which is very low as compared to the conventional telephony services. The concept of transmission of voice over data stream makes it possible to have VoIP transmitted and received using anything that uses IP - laptops, PC's, WiFi enabled handsets etc..
VoIP uses Internet Protocol for transmission of voice as packets over IP networks. The process involves digitization of voice, the isolation of unwanted noise signals and then the compression of the voice signal using compression algorithms/codecs.After the compression the voice is packetized to send over an IP network, each packet needs a destination address and sequence number and data for error checking. The signaling protocols are added at this stage to achieve these requirements along with the other call management requirements. When a voice packet arrives at the destination, the sequence number enables the packets to be place in order and then the decompression algorithms are applied to recover the data from the packets. Here the synchronization and delay management needs to be taken care of to make sure that there is proper spacing. Jitter buffer is used to store the packets arriving out of order through different routes, to wait for the packets arriving late.
The signaling protocols H.323, SIP are used to setup the route for the transmission over the IP network, the Gateway protocols like the Media Gateway Control Protocol are used to establish control and status in the media and signaling gateways. Routing (UDP, TCP) and transport protocols (RTP) are used once the route is established for the transport of the data stream as shown in Figure 1
H.323 is the ITU-T standard for packet based multimedia communication, though originally developed for multimedia conferencing over LAN's it was later modified for VoIP as well. With versions coming out in 1996 and 1998, the standard has faced stiff competition from the other protocol SIP which was specifically designed for VoIP, but is more used because of its wide existence in the already installed networks. The standard is interoperable and has both point to point and multipoint capabilities. H.323 uses a number of other sub protocols for the various functions.
1.2.2 Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
SIP is the IETF standard for VoIP signaling. It is based on the existing protocols like SMTP and HTTP, and uses a text based syntax that is comparable to HTTP uses in web addresses. A web address is comparable to a telephone number in a SIP network, also the PSTN phone numbers are also compatible in a SIP network ensuring interfacing with PSTN systems. SIP also provides a mobility function to the users. SIP also supports multiple media sessions during a single call hence users can - share a game, use instant message (IM), and talk at the same time. SIP works with most protocols like RTP, Session Description Protocol (SDP), Session Announcement Protocol (SAP). A lot of other protocols are also needed when it comes to the transport and signaling with the PSTN networks - RSVP, LDAP, RADIUS. SIP works on a client server architecture, where the clients are referred to as User Agents (UA). UA interact with the server mainly through a PC with a telephony agent or IP phone. The servers are of four types :
The new innovation in switching - Softswitch is far less expensive both in terms of purchase and maintenance as compared to the conventional switches used in PSTN networks. Interoperability is primarily the biggest cutting edge advantage that the service provider gets out of using a Softswitch. Softswitch is an enhancement over the existing gatekeeper technology which supported H.323, since H.323 was only restricted to LAN's the activities and capabilities of the gatekeeper were restricted to a few gateways which were managed by a single gatekeeper. As the networks became larger, there was a need for more efficient and smart solutions for managing all these services, which were answered by the softswitch. The softswitch coordinates the call control, signaling, and the other features that enables making a call across networks possible.It provides all the essential call control and service logic functions, coordinates routing of signaling messages between networks, it also provides all the administrative functions like billing statistics and providing other value added services to the users. The various components of the Softswitch are described and shown in Figure 2:
1.4.1 Voice Quality
Presently, the telephone companies are losing so much of their business to the VoIP counterparts, but still the speculation exists on the kind of voice quality that VoIP service providers would give to customers. The techniques used to measure the voice quality of a VoIP call are the Mean Opinion Score (MOS) and Perceptual Speech Quality Measurement (PSQM)
The other factors affecting the voice quality are :
Securing the voice communication is also a big challenge for VoIP over WiMAX as care has to be taken that it cannot be eavesdropped or intercepted. The Double encryption process - X.509 for Authentication and 152-bit AES, 3DES or 56-bit DES for data flow ensure the transmission is secure and eavesdropping is very difficult on the traffic.
When a Subscriber Station (SS) needs to associate with a Base Station (BS), it sends an authorization request along with authentication information in a X.509 certificate (Figure 3). The BS after verifying the certificate responds by sending the authorization message which has the authorization key encrypted with subscriber's public key, to enable the subscriber to register with the network. An IP address is given to the SS by the DHCP. The DHCP server also provides the address of the TFTP server, from where the SS gets the vendor specific configuration information file. After this, the BS accepts the subscriber. The data stream is further encrypted using 56-bit DES, 3DES or 152-bit AES (Figure 4). This prevents the possibility of eavesdropping on the data and theft of service as the links between the BS and SS are encrypted. Also WiMAX has built in virtual LAN (VLAN) support which provides protection for data transmitted by multiple users on the same BS.
E911 Support
Emergency support is one of the primary requirements that the service providers have to ensure to their customers, as per the Law in United States. Though the solution already exists for fixed line phones, which works by registering the IP phone with the PSTN's PSAP database. For mobile phones this method would need re-registering the phone to the new location every time the location changes. There are various other ways which are being considered for the implementation of the same for mobile phones. Most of them need special chips that would be imbedded in IP devices that support VoIP. The ideas talk about using GPS technology in a WiMAX enabled handset to pin point its exact location, technique focusing on using signal maps of the U.S. drawn by driving streets and recording the patterns of privately owned wireless access points. The chips built in IP devices would supply the pattern they receive and the patterns can be then compared with the database to correlate signal patterns to locations.
Today WiMAX is the only standard capable of providing the Quadruple play Technologies - Data, Voice, Video, Mobility (802.16e) using a single network. Collectively these services are referred to as IP Media Subsystem Services - IMS (Figure 5)
Uses the simple principle of converting a TV program to IP. This packetized program is streamed to the viewer, who can easily view it using a normal TV along with a Set Top Box (STB) as shown in Figure 6.
IPTV service providers have secured agreements with national broadcasters and programmers to offer all the channels currently being offered by the Cable/Satellite TV companies. The process involves receiving the programs directly from the broadcasters after encoding it into MPEG-2 format at a constant bit rate. The MPEG-2 stream is encapsulated into UDP/IP and is then sent as individual multicast streams to satellite uplink. The IP QoS is also applied by the IP streaming platform. These IP multicast streams are then uplinked to the IPTV service provider's satellite in a Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) Format. The service provider has all the required setup for the converting the DVB format back into the IP, who delivers the video streams an IP or encapsulated as ATM providing superior viewing quality to the customer. There is also an option of providing on site encoding services for streaming of off-air programming.
WiMAX provides Quality of Service at both physical and MAC layer using the following techniques:
The Quadruple Play as we call it, will definitely have a catastrophic effect on the existing Telecom and Satellite/Cable TV Industry. The reasons being
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In this paper, we discussed the transmission of VoIP and IMS over WiMAX, the changes required in the existing protocols. The working of a Softswitch which makes VoIP over WiMAX possible. The possible challenges encountered and their solutions. Working of Wimax IPTV. The effects of the advent of quadruple play offered by WiMAX on the existing telecom and Cable TV industry. Lastly we looked into the products being launched compliant to the standard and some pre standard implementations happening around the world.


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Tory Lanez Set to drop his new project 'Love Me Now?' Soon, Here is a track 'Drip Drip Drip' featuring Meek Mill for his fans in anticipation. After the success of 'Litty' last year, which appeared on Meek Mill's 2016 album DC4, the two are back with a fresh track.
Melodic and upbeat, Tory's new banger finds the rapper flaunting his prowess in every field imaginable; though his delivery is more sung than rapped, he does implement a more complex flow scheme than his average RnB effort. For the most part, "Drip Drip Drip" is a harmless flex anthem, bolstered by strong performances from both parties. Be sure to keep a watchful eye for Love Me Now? which is set to drop off around Halloween time.
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TIP stands for "Teacher Initiated Program."
It is a matching grant through the Kentucky Arts Council that provides funds for professional artists to work with teachers and students in all of the art forms. The artist and teacher work together to create a unit that is specific to the school's needs. Then, a panel scores the grants and those that are considered proficient are funded. Please check out the Kentucky Arts Council site for more information if you are a teacher in Kentucky. This grant is a wonderful opportunity for all students.


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Each year our department takes part in the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) special event, NAMIWalks. NAMIWalks - Changing Minds...One Step At a Time is an awareness-raising program of NAMI. Launched in 2003 with 12 pilot states, the NAMIWalks program has grown to include over 83 sites across 45 states.
This annual event is held at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium next to our South Campus and Behavioral Health Pavilion in April.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that the 2014 NAMI walk was a massive success! Thanks to your help, this year the UAMC Psychiatry & Behavioral Health team able to reach our goal and raise an incredible $6,130 making our team the #1 team in Southern Arizona! Thank you to everyone on our team who participated by donating or walking, your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
All proceeds from NAMIWalks are used to fund NAMI's programs, which include support, education, advocacy, and the encouragement of research involving mental illnesses. We anticipate the continued growth of NAMIWalks in the years to come.
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. For more information about our local NAMI affiliate, visit www.namisa.org/


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Holding a grey shawl and two small torches, I spin around against the backdrop of a city on the northwestern cliffs of Harakka Island every two hours for a day and night during the autumnal equinox between 22 September at 4pm and 23 September at 2pm.
More information and preview material on this work from our staff.
English title / Day and Night of the Pig I
Teoksen nimi suomeksi / Sian vuorokausi I
Original title / Day and Night of the Pig I
Keywords / nature, time, landscape
Type / Single channel
Genre / performance art, documentary
Country / Finland
Picture ratio / 4:3
Duration / 00:08:20
Language / No dialogue
Sound format / Stereo
Year / 2008
Cast / Annette Arlander (Director), Annette Arlander (Author)
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Up a bit, down a bit - 27th April
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I've already made a note of KARAKA JACK for my horse alert list (HTF). A step up to 7f and a bit of "give" should see him win.ReplyDelete
Compare the Flipando race with that won by CHIEFDOM PRINCE on same card. CP carried 10lb more than Flipando, yet won race in same time – but was rated 9lb inferior to Flipando by RPR?!? Stoute may have a good one here as his half-bro Rising Shadow won the Cammidge and was rated OR110. CHIEFDOM PRINCE has only been given a rating of OR87, which is 11lb less than Flipando on OR98. He looks thrown-in for a good handicap.
What about Andrew Baldings NIGHT CARNATION – looks a very classy sprinter in the making.
What do you think of LORD AVON? He ran much better than a class 4 sprinter.
Chiefdom Prince is well handicapped, but will he be going down the handicap route. He is still an entire 4yo and Stoute must be keen on him to have kept him in training and at the stable. He was Ryan Moore's only ride of the day so they were keen to get things right. He looks a smart prospect who always had the field under control from the moment he broke smartly. He could go for a big handicap or something even better.ReplyDelete
Night Carnation won well and will be well campaigned by Balding, she has a high head carriage that even the noseband couldnt help with, but she looks to have plenty of pace about her.
Finally Lord Avon, he broke smart and went a few lengths up and the second Quality Art was held in by Millylustobouggie as they raced towards the finish before barging his way out and nearly get up. Had Quality Art got a better run he would have won and the winner is now up 5lb to 89 for winning a 5 runner race when he had the run of the it.
I dont usually bother with the 3yo only sprints until after the Reg Griffin at York which sets up a good pecking order.


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Designer Tidbits: Jenean Morrison
The Fat Quarter Shop is excited to welcome
Jenean Morrison
to the Jolly Jabber. Jenean's latest fabric collection is
Power Pop
from Free Spirit Fabrics.
What was the first seed that grew into the
Power Pop
This collection was inspired by power pop music and pop art. While many of my collections have been inspired by music and art, Power Pop is a celebration of the two coming together in a more literal, explosive and joyous way.
If your collection had a soundtrack what would be on the list?
My collection does have a soundtrack! I love "power pop" music, and each pattern was named for either a power pop artist or song, like "
Big Star
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Dream All Day
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What single print/SKU in the collection is your favorite?
My absolute favorite is JM54 Clique in Strawberry. I had so much fun creating this pattern. The repeat was particularly complicated, and I am always up for a challenge like this. I love the patchwork look ––more than any of the other prints–– and I am looking forward to seeing the creative ways that people work this one into their projects.
What is your favorite project you have made using this collection?
My favorite project is this lamp I made for my booth this year at the International Quilt Market. It was a simple no-sew project, and I was able to use every SKU in the collection. I think it gives people a great feel for the entire line.
What is your favorite part of working in the fabric industry?
I love the design side. Designing an entire collection of coordinating fabrics is one of my favorite things to do. I feel like I get to use all of my artistic skills and strengths, and it is extremely fulfilling. And on the other end of the process, once the fabrics are produced, I get to see what all the creative folks out there do with them. Connecting with others in this way and seeing what they make with my fabrics is very rewarding!
Can you give us a sneak-peek of your next fabric collection?
I just received the first round of strike-offs, so it'll be a little while before Free Spirit and I share them. But I'll be reveal the collection soon. I'm very excited about this one --it has a really fresh color palette, and it includes my first border print!
What is your absolute favorite thing in your house?
I love this huge window in our house––and the view. The dogwood's color changes through the seasons always inspire me.
Which project stands out in your memory as your all-time favorite?
For the Fall 2010 Quilt Market I decoupaged a cruiser-style bicycle with fabrics from my Wild World collection. It was such a fun project!
Where do you do your best thinking? Can we see a photo of your studio?
There is a great little corner of my home studio. I've put my favorite chair there next to a couple of shelves of design books. I love to curl up with design books or magazines and take some time to relax and get inspired.
What is your favorite snack food?
Salmon and Triscuits!
What is your one guilty pleasure in life?
Lifetime movies. I prefer the thrillers, not the romantic or sentimental ones. These are such a pleasure, I don't even know if I feel guilty about it. Why feel guilty about something that gives you pleasure?
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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
Campbell University says, "The General College Curriculum, or GCC, is a collection of baccalaureate courses in the traditional liberal arts disciplines of the trivium and quadrivium. The purpose of requiring this two years of study prior to undertaking the major and minor fields is 1) to provide students the opportunity to acquire and solidify skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking which are fundamental to all other disciplines, and 2) to enable students to gain the experience and knowledge needed to achieve the spiritual, philosophical, historical, aesthetic, and scientific foundations necessary to understand and evaluate human experience from a Christian perspective as well as to enjoy the good life motivated by charity and concern for others." [Source]
- Website:http://www.campbell.edu/
- Undergraduate Enrollment:4,384
- 4-Year Graduation Rate:37%
- Tuition & Fees:$31,190 annually
General Education Requirements
1. CompositionYES
2. LiteratureYES
3. Foreign LanguageYES
4. U.S. Government or HistoryNO
No credit given for U.S. Government or History because the qualifying courses for the "History" requirement are Western Civilization courses rather than U.S. government or history surveys, and courses in US government or history are optional, but not required, to fulfill the "Social/Behavioral Sciences" requirement.
5. EconomicsNO
No credit given for Economics because a course in economics is an option, but not required, to fulfill the "Social/Behavioral Sciences" requirement.
6. MathematicsYES
7. ScienceYES
General Education Assessment
Campbell University uses one or more of the following instruments to assess undergraduate progress in core collegiate skills: the Council on Aid to Education Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile, or the ACT Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP). For more information, visit www.voluntarysystem.org.
Curriculum last evaluated: 06/05/2018


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Great new opportunity for website traffic increase. If you are reading this article probably you already know about the web directories and their great importance in website promoting. Now, I was thinking to take a look together on the great new opportunity for traffic increase. The "articles directory" is a system related to "web directories", also very easy to implement, but much, much powerful when it comes the part of promoting. Unlike the web directories where you add your website in the proper category and the post some information about it, in the article directory you have the opportunity to add an entire story about it. So, what's the trick?? There is no trick, is just a natural, clean and easy way to make your website visible on the internet and search engines.
Think about the number of the tags and the rich content of this type of directory. There are thousands of tags and keywords in any category of interests. So, simple searches in a "search engine" will very probably return in the first results an "article directory" because of the rich content and the number of tags found here. So, the "article directory" will be preferred by the search engine robots and his rank will be higher than any other directory or simple website. If your website will be added here, be sure that his rank will rise a lot resulting in higher traffic …all because you are mentioned in a very important website.
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- New highly flexible adiwear™ spikeless outsole with puremotion® lugs for green friendliness, optimal traction, and on/off course versatility
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Even though I have many pairs of golf shoes, this was my first purchase of Adidas. I was pleasantly surprised at the comfort and stylish look, especially for the price! Would definitely recommend this golf shoe!


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A "standard liberal" feminist author Williams College hosted this week ran afoul of some students in her audience, who ended up branding her "racist" and "white supremacist."
Christina Hoff Sommers, resident scholar at the conservative think tank American Enterprise Institute, shared her views on feminism and identity politics at the Western Massachusetts institution.
Some of the attendees, including several students in the gender and women's studies department, took issue with her talk.
Video was shot of the tense question and answer section featuring several students' profanity peppered rants, insults on the Brandeis University alum's scholarship and disruptive, derisive snickers.
Prior to the footage being shared online, Sommers addressed the matter on Twitter.
One student expressed frustration that Sommers was allowed to share her "harmful" message at the school and another, with contempt, referred to "people like you" before accusing the registered Democrat of being a white supremacist due to her chosen reading.
"Do you actually read books by black women, indigenous women, or Latinx women?" one student says. "Because if you don't, quite frankly, I think the actual word that you're looking for is a racist."
"You're just illustrating my argument," Somers said. "Why don't you react to what I said?"
"I am reacting to what you said, I'm calling you out as being racist," the student replied.
"OK, well, I'm sorry you feel that way," Somers said in response.
American Enterprise Institute presents Somers as its "Factual Feminist," featuring her in a weekly video blog.
In fairness, it seems likely the philosopher's paymaster -- the AEI -- predisposed the students to hostility and suspicion.
Before working at AEI, Somers made a name for herself calling out bad scholarship in gender and women studies departments and criticizing obsessive viewing the world through the keyhole of sex and gender.


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Asset management keeps Ecclestone on track
There's no denying that Ecclestone's legal tax planning strategy was enviable, perhaps even admirable.
There's no denying that Ecclestone's legal tax planning strategy was enviable, perhaps even admirable.
Professional expats based within the Arabian country's borders could soon be forced out of Kuwait, simply because of affordability issues.
Tax-friendly investment strategies should only be obtained from international finance specialists with proven track records in asset management.
Karachi displacing Kolkata could be seen as big news by global investors with a financial interest in either city, but there are more startling aspects herein…
With over 94,000 sales already completed throughout Great Britain in 2014, interest from property investors continues to escalate.
Thanks to current UK immigration laws, the UK now faces the threat of being labelled as a notoriously unfriendly and formidable host for expat students from all around the world.
HMRC will have their hands full when attempting to garner support or inspire any kind of confidence in their controversial plans.
Pryce Warner International Group are currently accepting applications from qualified prospective operatives to work online in an entirely remote capacity.


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Today, I want to make this day worthwhile. Recently, I've been wasting time. I really want to spend my time in a way that pleases God.
I'll work on that today.
I'll let you know how it turns out.....
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Standup paddleboarding gear has come a long way since the sport's early days — when much of the equipment was borrowed from either surfing or kayaking. Today's SUP accessories are specifically designed for the sport, making life easier both on and off the water. Whether you're headed out for a lunchtime paddle in the bay, or a multi-day expedition on the river, here are five essentials for the serious standup paddler.
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Dear Friends,
This is Bono Baby checking in on things.
I wanted to thank you for the treats you have been sending me in the mail.
They make me so happy.
I love going to the mailbox with my Kitty.
Especially when you send me happy mail.
I love you.
I think you are all so pretty.
love and kisses,
Bono Baby
p.s. Happy Christmas. I can't wait to open my presents. They all smell so good.


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Want to directly email someone at J K but don't know their address?
Maybe you just had an interview and didn't get a business card for a follow-up? Or you've got a name and nothing more from LinkedIn?
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Get the email address format for people working at
We're still trying to figure out the format for email addresses at j-k.fr for sure. We've got the following addresses though for employees currently at the firm. Does this get you any further on your quest?
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The Sharon Township Board of Trustees will continue to hold their regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in 2019, with the exception of the months of January and December. The meeting schedule for 2019 is as follows:
January 22nd - There will only be one meeting due to the Annual Organizational meeting that was held December, 30, 2018.
May 14th - Meeting will be held at Sharon Elementary School in the gymnasium at 9:30 AM.
December 10th - There will only be one regular meeting in December.
The meetings will be held at the Sharon Township Administration Building and will begin at 7 PM, unless otherwise noted. Please direct questions to (330) 239-4406.


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BIFF AND BAFF ROLLINGYour objective in this funny game is to help Biff and Baff to travel through 6 worlds with 5 levels in each world. Use the ARROW KEYS to move Biff (blue guy) and Baff (red guy). Press SPACEBAR to switch between them. Collect stars with Baff to get points. Let Biff collect keys to unlock doors and let Baff open them. Find the Finish and place both guys on it. Stand still and wait to be transported to the next level. There is special platform in the last world that will transport you to remote places. Remember the most important thing about your quest: Teamwork! Good luck!
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text: Austintown - A funeral service will be held at 10am on Thursday, May 3, in Schiavone Funeral Home with for Dominic J. Ambrosio, 82 who died in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 29, 2018. Dom was born May 16, 1935 in Youngstown to his parents, James V. and Jennie Nicastro Ambrosio. He graduated from The Rayen School and attended YSU to pursue a degree in architecture. Most of his adult life was spent working in his family's business. After closing Ambrosio's Restaurant in 1985 Dom worked for the Cafaro Company for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Zoe A. Brown whom he married December 29, 1956, his children Rick (Wendy) Ambrosio and Heidi (Calleen) Ambrosio; two grandchildren, Kristen (Ryan) Freudenrich and Justin Ambrosio; four great-grandsons, Cole, Logan, Caleb, and Liam and was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James M. Ambrosio. Family and friends will gather from 4-7pm on Wednesday, May 2nd at the funeral home.


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RRR 78RPM Show – April 5, 2015
Welcome to "Rapidly Rotating Records," Glenn Robison's weekly, one hour radio program of "toe-tapping music from rapidly rotating 78RPM records of the 1920s and 30s", broadcast Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM over KISL FM 88.7 Avalon.
On this week's brand new edition of the show, we're going to play some "thousand" records, we're going to keep on keepin' on, do some dreaming about some things, and have a vocabulary lesson. The first segment of the show, however, is dedicated to a friend of ours and is introduced by my wife, Rita. Once again, a number of records on this edition of the show are making their RRR debut. As always, just click on the link below to listen streaming online and/or download the show. Your comments, requests and topic suggestions are always welcome. What is your favorite record on this week's show??
Enjoy the show!
Rapidly Rotating Records Show – April 5, 2015
Here's the complete playlist:
Segment 1: Cinderella
Pretty Cinderella – Fred Rich and His Hotel Astor Orchestra / Frank Harris (Irving Kaufman, v.)
Cinderella Blues – Jesse Stafford AHO
Broadway Cinderella – Little Jack Little AHO
Cinderella's Fella – Ted FioRito AHO / Muzzy Marcellino, v.
Segment 2: Thousands
So I Took The Fifty Thousand Dollars – Naylor's Seven Aces
A Thousand Dreams Of You – Fats Waller and His Rhythm / Fats Waller, v.
A Thousand Goodnights – Richard Himber and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra / Joey Nash, v.
Segment 3: Keep on…
Keep On Croonin' A Tune – Phil Romano AHO
Keep On The Bright Side – Rhythm Maniacs
Keep On Dancing – The Benson Orchestra of Chicago
Segment 4: Dreaming of…
Dreaming Of Tomorrow – Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra / Joe Sanders & Carleton Coon, v.
I Still Keep Dreaming Of You – Nat SHilkret AHO / Harold "Scrappy" Lambert, v.
Dreaming Of The Day – New York Syncopators (Sam Lanin) / Irving Kaufman, v.
Segment 5: Silopsism
I Love Me (I'm Wild About Myself) – California Ramblers
One Alone – Victor Arden-Phil Ohman and Their Orchestra /
Franklyn Baur, Wilfred Glenn, Elliott Shaw, James Lewis, v.
All By Myself – Bennie Krueger's Orchestra
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We know that healthy lifestyles are achieved through nurturing mind, body, and spirit; well-being and fitness at the Y includes more than just working out. In addition to our physical fitness classes and facilities, we provide educational programs to promote healthier decisions and offer a variety of programs that support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength.
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Merchant Services Accounts Offer Small Businesses eCommerce Solutions
Merchant service accounts are great resources for all organizations, but especially small businesses. Not all small businesses accept credit cards in POS (Point of Sale) transactions. Fees and fear of fraud are usually responsible for the decision to turn plastic away. However, a merchant services account supplies simplified credit card processing with all-encompassing benefits, including security and transaction accuracy. With a merchant services account, small businesses can:
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Aside accepting credit card payments, small businesses benefit from merchant services when considering digital potential. Businesses looking to create or expand online shopping platforms can implement ecommerce solutions, rather than only accepting in-person cash purchases. As technological advances become more frequent and safer, more consumers are purchasing more products with plastic than with cash. This trend sets a new precedent for the small business retail industry; credit card acceptance is becoming the new standard. Furthermore, merchant account services help small businesses create an affordable plan that suits their specific needs. In numerous cases, the benefits of having a merchant services account outweigh the costs, as revenue can experience an impressive uptick. Nowadays, accepting credit cards isn't just a progressive financial move; it's simply good business.


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For convenience and quicker service, many groceries allow customers to bag their own groceries. This can be great unless the customer gets home and discovers that the bread or grapes were flattened. By remembering a few tips, these and other mishaps can be avoided.
Today, consumers can choose to use plastic bags from the store or reusable bags from home. Either is fine for bagging groceries, but if dealing with raw meat or items that may leak, it may be best to double bag by placing the item in a plastic bag, then placing it inside another bag.
Separate items
When bagging, place frozen and cold items together. Place frozen cans on the bottom to prevent damaging other food. It is good to mix frozen and chilled food within different bags to help keep the chilled food cool. Vegetables and fruits can be packed with each other.
Meats should always be placed in bags separate from other items. This prevents the meats' juices from contaminating other food items.
Fragile Items.
Eggs and bread are considered fragile as they can crush or break easily. For this reason, items like these should be placed in their own bags. Try not to place more than two loaves of bread into any plastic store bag.
Non-food items
Non-food items such as detergent, soaps, lotions and paper goods need to be kept separate from food items. This is to keep any liquids that bay leak or be on the outside of a container to ruin other items. Paper goods need to be protected from liquids they may absorb.
If pursing items in containers that may break, place them in separate bags from heavier goods that may break them.
Filling bags.
When packing a grocer's bag, only place about six or seven items in each bag. This quantity will fill the bag but keep the bag from splitting open. Do not allow the bag to overflow, yet the bag should be able to stand on its own.
If using reusable bags, the number of items will vary depending on the size of the bag and the strength of the handles. The bags should not be filled so much at the seams stretch or so they are too heavy to carry.
Do not be afraid to move items from bag to bag, whether it is due to preventing contamination, ease of carrying or another reason.
If there are two or three items that have not be bagged, rather than trying to fit them in filled bags, place them in a new empty bag.
Loading the car
After all the thought that went into bagging the groceries, remember when packing the car, to keep sacks with fragile items from being underneath heavier bags.
Bagging groceries can help prevent the dilemma of what to do with ruined items from incorrect bagging.
1. How to Properly Bag Groceries – Instructables
2. Top 10 Tips for Bagging Groceries – IFT.org


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I'm not really sure if I am sad about the summer nearly being over or not,
one the one hand it means the kids will be back to school soon :(.....
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So i might get a look in on the computer!
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How Scorpions Get Inside
Scorpions get inside homes during the night as they're out hunting for food or a mate, and as bark scorpions gather to hibernate/nest. During the day scorpions seek shelter and rest in or under cracks, crevices, landscaping materials, in block wall fences, and around homes and or other buildings. Scorpions come out at night and make their way inside homes in several ways as they searching for a mate, meal, or shelter.
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Weep Areas
This is a big one… Scorpions look for cracks and crevices to shelter in and often make their way up into WEEP areas at the base of the house. After entering weeps, scorpions can move into wall voids and up in to the warm attic during the cooler winter months to nest. Weeps are one of the the most common entry spots for scorpions to get inside.
Doors and Windows
Bark scorpions LOVE to climb on walls (and stucco) and can get inside where there are un-caulked cracks around windows and doors. Everyone knows that scorpions can enter a home through open doors, but did you know they can enter under closed doors? They CAN! Exterior doors usually have rubber attached to the bottom called a "sweep". Old or worn out door sweeps don't fit tight and leave room for scorpions to get inside under the closed exterior door. Scorpions only need a 1/16th opening to get inside!
Exterior vents leading inside can be an open door to bark scorpions! Because bark scorpions love to climb, they often come upon vents leading inside the home! Bathroom vents, or exhaust vents, are common entry points for scorpions who often drop on the interior floor after entering. Exterior vents should be screened with window screening and duct tape purchased at any hardware store! Take the vent off first and attached screening to the inside of the vent to avoid an eyesore!
Construction Gaps
During their nighttime hunting and mating activities scorpions enter homes through the smallest cracks and crevices in the exterior or garage walls. Scorpions get into cracks as small as 1/16th of an inch often found at the base of untrimmed (unfinished) garage walls, and around pipes and wires that enter the home.
Scorpions are nocturnal arthropods. As soon as the sun comes up scorpions seek shelter, and often sting people as they're sheltering in shoes, clothing, and bedding. Scorpions have been found to infest homes by the hundreds, and LOVE sheltering in wall voids and other cracks and crevices. One pregnant bark scorpion will have 25-39 babies who'll ride on their mothers back for a couple weeks, and mature in 1 year further growing the infestation. Eliminate scorpions now and PREVENT future invasions with the specialized Scorpion Pest Control services at Responsible Pest Control.
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Gender Matters is currently encouraging applications from people who would consider themself to be either a member of, or an ally to, the trans community, looking to volunteer their time and experience as a trustee of the charity.
Your professional background might be in education, health or social care; it may be that you offer expert financial, fundraising or business development expertise within the voluntary, public or commercial sector.
Trustees can claim out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel to and from trustee meetings.
If you are interested in becoming a trustee please send an email to email@example.com.


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Intelligent Rail Integrity System 6 Апрель 2015, 07:46
QinetiQ North America's Intelligent Rail Integrity System (IRIS) is a rail iris_cover2monitoring solution for continuous welded rail (CWR), is a network of remote sensors that monitors track integrity.
The IRIS Sensor Unit (SU) is the cornerstone of the rail monitoring system. Installed along CWR, SUs continually track changes in rail temperature and rail neutral temperature to monitor the track's integrity. Collector Units (CUs) mounted on wayside towers collect SU data and broadcast information to a GIS-based web-accessible database. The application sends RTAs and TLAs to maintenance personnel when unsafe rail conditions arise. The intuitive user interface provides maintenance personnel with powerful geospatial overlays and query functions to identify high-risk rail conditions and their locations. The Configuration/Status Unit (CSU), a USB dongle that enables wireless communications with SUs, is used to configure system settings, query SU status, and download data.
IRIS primary functions include:
● Continuous monitoring of rail temperature and rail neutral temperature (RNT)
● Emergency notification of broken or buckled rail
● Rail Temperature Alerts when rail temperature exceeds preset thresholds
● Thermal Load Alert when difference between rail temperature and RNT exceeds preset thresholds
● Web-accessible data management capability with graphical output of the sensors as well as other safety and maintenance applications


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Take and pass drug testing prior to and throughout employment
Have a valid driver's license with an excellent driving record
Cover all tattoos & remove piercings during work No tattoos on face, hands or neck.
Be experienced in the installation of residential electrical systems as well as repairing and maintaining them
Skilled in diagnostics
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Fluently speak and understand the English language
Be familiar with codes
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Health insurance paid for by the Company for the employee
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This is a fun turquoise checker-print day dress from the 1950s. This dress is short sleeved, has a hidden metal back zip, a removable belt and two big front pockets. Both pockets are topped with lace and have a tiny bow sewn on them. This dress is unlined.
Label: None
Fabric: Viscose Rayon. Belt is plastic, covered with fabric.
Condition: Mint
Measurements: 28" waist, 34" bust, 25" from waist to base of skirtline, hips full.


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This is an OSRIC adventure, compatible with the first edition of the world's most popular fantasy role-playing game. The Pod Caverns of the Sinister Shroom is 16 pages, saddle-stitched, adventure for 6-8 characters levels 2-4.
Strange doings are underfoot in the wild hills bordering the realm of decent and civilized folks! Villagers and cattle have gone missing; woodcutters have disappeared; misshapen beings have been seen shuffling through the forests. Some brave villagers have tracked a group of stolen oxen as far as the rocky banks of a small river in the hills. The trail disappeared down into a fissure in the limestone rock, where a fast-running stream plunges down to the dark caverns below.
Click the above link to Pre-Order The Red Mausoleum OSRIC adventure. The printed version should be available at the end of October.
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I ate like billionaire Warren Buffett for a week — and I felt awful
Warren Buffett is the one of the world's wealthiest people. His diet consists of fast food and almost no vegetables. Bob Bryan ate like Buffett for 5 days. By the end, he was craving only vegetables. Following is a transcript of the video
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The eno-technical staff of Premium Wine Selection, made from Silvano Piacentini, General Manager, Armando Vesco, enologue and Giorgio Barbero enologue, is selecting and finalising wines coming from several Italian regions, with brand names of Pws itself.
In this case we are talking about the area of Verona, for Le Arche. The aim of this initiative is that of presenting and offering selected products, with an excellent relationship quality-price.
The production of Amarone, Valpolicella Ripasso, Valpolicella Classico and Bardolino Classico, Pinot Grigio and Soave Classico takes place thanks to wine growers with vineyards covering a large area, throughout the hilly zone north and east of Verona, depending on type of wine.
Constant dedication and care in the growing of grapes and in winemaking process, where traditional methods are constantly updated by modern technology, have led to an excellent standard of wines. Our enologues follow the production process with the help of a few but very expert collaborators at the different cellars, specialized in the different stages of production: growing of the grapes, selection of the grapes for wine and the wine making procedure, which varies according to the wine produced, refining and bottling.
Our enologues follow as well the constant technical supervision and quality control, to guarantee the excellent quality of the products. Modern technologies are also used along with the experience of the region, the tradition passed down through the generations.


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Square Gabriel Pierne in Paris
Located close to the Institut de France and the River Seine, this square has some unusual features including stone benches shaped like open books plus a water fountain now classed as an historical monument.
About the Square Gabriel Pierne Square
You will be able to discover the unique and unusual Square Gabriel Pierne located close to the
River Seine
and many other famous tourist attractions, in an area known as the Saint-Germain-des-Pres, which is renowned for its bookshops and art galleries, many of which are close by.
Now this square in Paris was named after the French musician and composer Gabriel Pierne who died in 1937, and was first inaugurated in 1938 according to the plaque you can discover on the railings by the entrance gate.
And within this square, you will be able to discover one of the many
fountains in Paris
that was first sculpted back in 1830 by Alexandre Evariste Fragonard in order to supply water to the Carmelite market, however when this market was destroyed, the fountain was saved and moved to the Square Gabriel Pierne.
You will see that the fountain has a small basin with a central stone monument, which has two faces positioned on the top opposite each other, and these are also the two sides where the water spouts are located. Plus these faces, sometimes known as allegories, were designed to represent abundance and trade, and this old fountain has been registered as one of the historical
monuments in Paris
since the 1950s.
But there is also a bronze statue located within the Square Gabriel Pierne, which was designed and produced by the Italian sculptor Marcello Tommasi in 1968, and is of a young girl, that was named Carolina, which you can see inscribed on the pedestal base of this statue.
However, another unusual feature of this
square in Paris
, is the fact that there is no grass areas, yet there are plenty of stone benches, which are often utilised for people sitting and reading. Plus there are also two stone park benches that have been designed as open books, which is quite apt for the area and another unusual feature of the Square Gabriel Pierne that is located right near a very historical library called the
Bibliotheque Mazarine
Visiting the Square Gabriel Pierne in Paris
Located in the 6th Arrondissement close to the
Institut de France
and the River Seine, you will find a plaque from the Mairie de Paris on the railings next to the gate into this square in Paris that states it is open from 8am during the week and 9am at weekends.
However the closing times do vary from 5pm during the winter months and work their way upwards through to the late opening times of 8.30pm from 1st May until 31st August.
But we would like to point out that no dogs are allowed, and the area is only partially accessible to the disabled and there are no places to play ball games, which are also prohibited, yet there are plenty of stone park benches to relax on.
So if you are in the area and wish to sit for a short rest, enjoy a quick lunch etc, then you will find cafes and places to purchase snacks nearby, and if this is a stop off before venturing to other
tourist attractions
in Paris then the nearest
Metro station
is the Pont Neuf stop via line 7, which is located on the opposite bank of the River Seine. Alternatively, the bus lines
and 27 along with the
Noctilien Night Bus
and N13 will also get you close by.
Address Details
Square Gabriel Pierne
5 Rue de Seine
Ile de France
Tourist attractions close by
Institut de France
River Seine
Pont des Arts Bridge of Love
Musee du Louvre
Pont Neuf
Square du Vert Galant
Musee Eugene Delacroix
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