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Community Ecology
Analytical Methods Using R and Excel
by: Mark Gardener
Available now from Pelagic Publishing.
Interactions between species are of fundamental importance to all living systems and the framework we have for studying these interactions is community ecology. This is important to our understanding of the planet's biological diversity and how species interactions relate to the functioning of ecosystems at all scales. Species do not live in isolation and the study of community ecology is of practical application in a wide range of conservation issues.
The study of ecological community data involves many methods of analysis. In this book you will learn many of the mainstays of community analysis including: diversity, similarity and cluster analysis, ordination and multivariate analyses. This book is for undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers seeking a step-by-step methodology for analysing plant and animal communities using R and Excel.
- Chapter summaries
- End-of-chapter exercises
- Have a Go examples/exercises
- Custom R commands
- Custom Excel worksheets
Key Topics:
- Diversity (richness, indices, beta diversity, rank-abundance)
- Cluster analysis (hierarchical and partitioning)
- Association analysis (Chi square)
- Ordination (e.g. PCA, CCA, NMDS)
See also my Writer's Bloc page for notes about various topics associated with the book. These were written as the book progressed, R scripts and Excel spreadsheets that are mentioned will also be in the support material.
Look in the News section for details about important changes and tweaks to custom commands and so on. I continue to work on support material and will update things from time to time. This may include new custom commands (or changes to old ones) as well as support notes, additional data and exercises.
More information
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Via Fora, A Guided Tour That's full of Drama
The 12th edition of Alcudia's dramatized guided tours of the city, Via Fora, started last month. Organized by the Department of Culture and sponsored by the department of culture of the Consell de Mallorca, the first performance was attended by more than 200 people comprising residents, tourists and officials. The audience was taken along the city walls and guided through history, from the 14th to the 20th century, with the use of drama.
The 2015 edition has seen some developments to the programme, which is as follows:
The First Scene is at Porta des Moll: "Building the Walls of the 14th century."
Second Scene is at the Church of Sant Jaume: Up to the 16th century.
Third scene is at the Porta San Sebastian: Carlos V visits Alcudia, 3 June 1535.
Fourth scene is at the Camino de Ronda and Carrer del Progres to see Knight Asfeld in Alcudia, 1715.
Fifth Scene is at the Pont de la Vila Roja and Records del café de Plaça for the 20thcentury.
Organizers will also be holding a lecture and screening of the documentary to commemorate the three-hundredth anniversary of the end of the War of Succession.
Via Fora will be held on 13 and 27 August and 3 September. See the full programme here.

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Our reality is that everyone faces difficult times in life. The question is how do these times effect us? Do they cause us to doubt God's goodness or cause us to waiver in our commitment to Him and His will for our life? Does our faith in Him allow us to completely trust Him even in hard times? We must stand strong in the face of difficulties and be Resolute in our commitment to Christ.
James 5:7-12, Galatians 5:22, Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 40:30-31


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Examination of the Air Toxics Proposals of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990 and their Effect on the Semiconductor Industry
David J. Evans - University of Wisconsin (SSA Journal Volume 6 Number 2 - June 1992 pp. 15 - 19 )
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 fundamentally change the way in which government regulates hazardous air emissions. This paper examines the impact of the Clean Air Act Title III - Hazardous Air Emissions, and Title V - Permits on the Semiconductor Industry. Particular attention is paid to the maximum achievable control technologies (MACT) standards, early voluntary reduction of emissions and permitting requirements. The paper recommends proactive strategies that companies should take to best position their organizations to deal with these new regulations.


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Home or office moving is one of the most daunting and cumbersome tasks. Lack of proper moving plan may lead to unpleasant moving experience. Moreover, moving is not a job one can do without the help of professional movers.
Professional movers are experts in handling different types of office and home moves. Hiring a reliable mover is not an easy task. As the market is flooded with various moving companies, it is essential to look for the best and ask them right set of questions before hiring them.
Here are some important questions that you should ask before hiring professional movers for your home or office moves.
- Are They Licensed and Accredited?
In order to avoid moving scams and frauds, it is essential to know about the licenses and accreditations of the professional movers. Make sure that the movers you hire have certificates from relevant and authorized issuing authorities. Relatively check their license number and look for their complaint history and litigation.
- Do they have Experience in Handling Specific Moves?
Ask the movers where or not they have ample of experience in handling the specific type of move. Experience and proven track records define the ability of movers to deliver professional services each time. Experienced movers are able to handle all types of moves and are prepared to handle the uncertainties that may arise in distant moves.
- What kind of Liability Coverage do they Offer?
Before handing over the things to the movers, you would want to know about the liability of the movers if anything goes wrong during the move. Licensed movers have a variety of liability coverage for you to choose from. The coverage types include full value protection or released value protection. Full value protection makes the mover liable for replacement of lost or damaged goods in the entire shipment. Whereas, released value protection offers no additional charge on the mover.
- Are they Members of Local Chambers or Associations?
Membership and association with various local chambers and business groups help in determining the credibility of the professional movers. Furthermore, business ratings of the movers brief you about the ability of the movers to handle the disputes with their clients. Particularly read about the disputes of the movers and match their prices with the services provided by them.
- What kinds of Quotes are provided by the Professional Movers?
Generally, there are two types of quotations provided by the movers- binding quote or not to exceed estimation. Most of the moving companies provide nonbinding estimates that are subject to changes. Look for the movers who provide a binding estimate that is less likely to exceed the original cost estimates. Furthermore, ask the movers to provide you with detailed information in the quotes and seek clarifications as and when necessary.
- Are the Movers of the Company Employees or Contractors?
It is essential to know whether the movers are employees of the moving company or hired on contract basis. Ask the company about the details of the movers and avoid hiring contract based movers. Significantly enquire the kind of background checks of the movers carried out by the moving company.
Hiring professional movers is tedious. When hiring, you tend to think on the questions that need to be asked from the movers. Here we have an important set of questions that you should ask from movers before you hire them. To learn more, click here.


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i love drinking - Haley Ohlund
i love drinking
early in the morning.
a glass 1/4 full of vanilla perfume
and 3/4 contact solution.
always chased by a bottle of whispers
with a dash of tension.
stirred, not shaken,
with a tarnished car key.
i love drinking
at 12 pm.
after staring at white papers
and white computer screens,
i blend 7 dollars with
the glass that covered my
qwerty keyboard.
the letters s and h sometimes
getting caught between my teeth.
i love drinking
when the skylight has diminished.
i'll pour myself a nightcap,
a rugged drink of
lint and loose strands of hair.
a dash of flakey mascara and
strawberry shampoo around the rim.
on tough nights, i'll warm it up
under my dogs breath.
it's no wonder
that with my cocktail,
i may seem unhinged
or half-baked.
but i'm nothing if not a
good host.
so sit down,
and let me make you a drink.
About the Author
HALEY OHLUND was born in Pittsburgh, PA.
She is currently a student at George Washington University with a major in Political Communication.


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Ethan at 3 months, 2 daysJoel and I are amazed at how Ethan has already grown and changed, he is SUCH a blessing. His current growth and development:
Weight-somewhere over 12 lbs officially, likely 14+ lbs
Height-somewhere over 24 in, likely just under 25 in
Development-He has been showing signs of teething for about a month and is now progressed to the point where he is gnawing on my arms, etc...and I am buying Orajel today because they are really bothering him...I'm in trouble! He sits up beautifully in the Bumbo seat and with assistance and can also sit in the gorilla sit by himself. He loves to stand and bounce in a jumparoo or with assistance and can/will do this for 30+minutes. He still HATES tummy time. He will fall asleep on his tummy instead, he actually sticks his fingers in his mouth as a means to escape "mommy torture" as Joel has coined tummy time;). He has the strength, control and understanding to roll himself over, he did it once for Joel when I was out of the room:( but he doesn't want to....he definitely was "gifted" with stubbornness throughout his bloodline! He actually spends more time scooting himself around the quilt then trying to roll so who knows, he may go right to crawling, that was a joke, but it may not be so funny when he follows in Joel's super-early development...He talks up a storm and has discovered that blowing bubbles, in his now copious amounts of saliva, is a GREAT pastime. He now regularly sleeps 8 hours at night, takes a 2 hour nap in the morning and a 2-3 hour nap in the afternoon with several power naps in between. I've tried to manipulate his schedule to combine some of that and maybe make his nights longer but it backfired so I'm letting him progress at his own pace and stay a happy baby!
Here are a few more pictures of Ethan, the cuteness abounds!
So, what was your baby doing at 3 months? Any suggestions of ways to combine Ethan's naps or make him happier during tummy time?


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Valentine has danced with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company and SBDance for years, and her experience showed in a challenging piece that delved into physical containment, sexuality, individuality and even included four pairs of dazzling red heels. She's awarded $1,000 and logistical support for a full performance to run next year.
Describe your piece to readers that weren't in attendance?
One audience member came up to me and said my piece reminded him of the modern dance version of SNL skits. Although the "snippet" timing of a skit is true, this piece has more of a sad humour.
Is it a risk-taking piece for Utah audiences?
Some audience members want you to spell it out for them, they want to be able to follow "a story". For me, dance is similar to poetry. I provide specific images and a tone and the audience gets to take what they will from it. That is hard for many audience members.
During the post-show Q&A you said you never begin a piece's choreography with the audience in mind. Please explain.
The creative process starts with an idea, and then another idea and then another. I can only speak about what I know and if I'm clear about what I know then the piece will take form. How is it possible to create from an outside perspective? That seems like a bad idea.
So, what was your muse for this piece?
My loves and losses [laughs] and my upstairs' neighbor walking on concrete in high heels all hours of the night.
Describe its development over the 12 weeks you were allotted for the competition.
I had three rehearsals in October where I created a solo and one duet. That was a start but I didn't know where it was going. I left for Mexico to film during Day of the Dead. While I was there I had a dream and finished the choreography on a bus to Oaxaca. Got back and set it all on the dancers and kept adding small details up and through the performances.
You had an eclectic music selection, including world music, Rai vocals and the Almighty Defenders. How did you select these and what's your intention with them?
I geek out on music. I will spend hours listening for the right tone and speed of music to support my work.
The Sugar Show is interesting because of the feedback process that choreographers receive after the preliminaries. Did you make any changes to your work after the first show? If so, what?
The second venue where we performed provided wings. So, I made changes to best utilize that feature. Other than that slight changes were made.
Is it difficult getting all of this feedback at once?
No. I love it. It gives me the chance to clarify things that might have been overlooked.
What can we expect from the full-length piece that you'll perform next year as the Sugar Show's winner?
An expanded version of what you just saw, more poetic story lines and some sparkles. Every good dance piece has to have sparkles.
Do you have any plans to celebrate winning the contest?
Yes. I get to create more. Yay!
Anything else you'd like to add?
Yes. Brittany [Reese] and Stephen [Brown] are pioneer rockstars. This is the first time Utah has ever had anything like this and I thank them.
Photo credits: Jon Brandon


text: July 20, 2015 Leah- Cranston, RI Portrait Photography, Rhode Island Family Photos July 20, 2015/ stephanie My summer mini sessions were a success! I was able to capture quite a few cuties on two beautiful June days. I'm so excited to share these photos of Leah. She is three and a dream to photograph! Love that hair bow too!


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This is said to be a nationwide event but I have found from previous experiences that not all Kmarts participate. Check here to View Participating locations
Don't forget to enter to win my giveaway tonight


text: Moving in I recently made this print for a portfolio on the theme of disaster relief. Suburban sprawl, human invasion and over consumption is the disaster. The relief is the return of the wildlife that we have forced out. Suburban sprawl across my living room floor Advertisements Share this:ShareClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related August 8, 2013 by mudstencils Categories: Uncategorized Leave a comment


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There are many people around me and I am sure that they are around you too, who have hair fall as their biggest nightmare nowadays. They keep on trying different products and treatments available in the market which claims to solve their problem, but does these chemically loaded products gives assured results? You know the answer well. So today I am here to give you an assured solution.
First of all, you should be aware of the fact that losing 50 -100 strands per day is a normal thing and there is no need to freak out guys. If this number exceeds then it is a warning sign but nothing to worry about. Though there may be various reasons like stress, scalp infections, anemia, autoimmune diseases and thyroid disorders behind hair fall, home remedies are saviour for you.
Trusted Home Remedies To Fight Hair Fall
Hair Oil Massage
Yes, you read it right! OIL MASSAGE. I know everyone likes healthy hairs but don't have enough time to put oil in hairs because of their busy schedule. But now it is time to take out only 10-15 minutes from your tightly packed schedule and supply some nutrition to your scalp.
You can use coconut oil, almond oil, castor oil, olive oil or a mixture of all taken in small proportion. Each oil mentioned here has their own benefits. Massage any of the recommended oils on to your scalp by applying light pressure with your fingertips.
Onion Juice
Onion juice has high sulfur content which helps us to treat hair loss. It not only improves blood circulation to the hair follicles and regenerates hair follicles, it also reduces inflammation. Its antibacterial properties kill germs and treat scalp infections that can cause hair loss.
Extract the onion juice and apply it directly onto the scalp using cotton ball or fingertips. Leave it for about 30 minutes and finally, shampoo your hair using any mild shampoo.
You can take three tablespoons of onion juice, two tablespoons of aloe vera gel and one tablespoon of olive oil. Mix them together and apply this mixture onto your scalp. After 30-40 minutes rinse it off by water and shampoo your hair using a mild shampoo.
Repeat one of the remedies which you choose between remedies mentioned above, two or three times in a week for about 3-4 months.
Egg White Mask
Rich in protein and vitamins, egg white nourishes your hair in the best possible way, giving smooth & shiny hair. If the reason behind your hair-fall be the lack of protein and nutrition and you have unhealthy hair then you must follow this tip.
To make egg white mask, take two or three egg and separate yolk from egg white. Then add a teaspoon of olive oil and yogurt into egg white. Mix it thoroughly to get a thick and even consistency paste. Using hair dye brush apply mask all over your scalp and hair. Leave it for 30 to 40 minutes. And then rinse it off with cool water and mild shampoo.
Repeat this remedy twice a week and get healthy hair.
Aloe Vera
Heavy pollution is one of the major reason for hair fall. Aloe Vera is another effective home remedy for hair loss and quick hair growth. Aloe Vera does effectively reduce scalp problems like itchy scalp.
Take Aloe Vera leaf from and collect the pulp. Now apply aloe vera pulp onto the scalp and hairs as well. Leave it for 40-50 minutes and wash it off with normal water.
Repeat this remedy 3-4 times a week for better results.
Honey, Lemon and Yogurt Mask
One of the reasons behind hair-fall is dandruff and this can be treated with this traditional hair mask of honey, lemon, and yogurt. Yogurt act as a natural conditioner and honey has antibacterial properties. Yogurt contains proteins and B5 vitamin that are extremely good for hair.
Take the three tablespoons of yogurt in a bowl and to this, add one and a half tablespoon honey and one tablespoon of freshly extracted lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients to make a thick paste. Now using your hair dye brush apply mask onto your scalp and leave it for about 30 minutes. After it dries, rinse your hair with cold water.
Repeat this remedy once a week.
It is possible to prevent hair fall if you try these home remedies and eat healthy foods. I'll suggest you not to panic. Have patience for about some months and see the difference after using these home remedies.
Hope you like this article. Feel free to share your queries and comments below.For much more about beauty, fashion, lifestyle updates follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Google +.
She is an optimistic, expressive, and passionate girl. Her never-ending passion for fashion is the reason behind the creation of Kiara & Kohl. She is working as blogger, content creator and love to explore in her life. She loves following latest trends in fashion and make-up. Her day is not complete without Kohl, one thing without which she would never step out. Kiara & Kohl is her dream, and she is living her dream each day.


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GeoWeb 2009 Conference Registation Open
The GeoWeb 2009 Conference registration is now open for early registration. GeoWeb 2008 was my first GeoWeb Conference and I had a blast so I'm really excited about going this year. The program is now online (including my talk on implementing the GeoWeb with small organizations).


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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Feb 10th | 2 PM | SOPAC
A hilarious refresher on classic fairy tale characters who keep dropping in and out of each other's stories! Cinderella rebuffs Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants, and nothing is quite the same as you remember it. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales retells–and wreaks havoc on–the stories we all thought we knew by heart.
Griffin Theatre Company Presents
The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Based on the Book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Adapted and Directed by Bill Massolia
Recommended Ages: 4-10
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Video taped by Sydney Pollack in 1973, Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" Platinum Award Winning Album is now being released as a documentary with never before seen footage, Headlining the Documentary Sections of the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals. Featuring Rev. Alexander Hamilton, Conductor / Arranger. http://www.tiff.net/festivals/festival15/tiffdocs/amazing-grace http://www.telluridefilmfestival.org/
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ADULTS SMALL GROUP: Pathways, Passions and Gifts
Wednesdays May 8- 29, 7-8:30pm, Room 11, Voorhees, led by Marilyn Bills
We are all hard wired differently. We each hear God, follow God and serve God in unique ways. Join Marilyn and explore how God has wired us as individuals and what that means for the Body of Christ.
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text: So Kyle and I watched our first concert of the summer! Well, technically it's not summer yet, but it's May and the weather that day sure felt like summer! It was about 80 degrees during the peak hours, and it was SO hot. The concert started at 12pm and didn't end until 10pm that night. We also had lawn tickets so we were out in that heat, and of course Kyle and I forgot our sunscreen so we were baking under the sun all day. We eventually had to wrap our blanket around us just to help our poor skin. By the end of the day, Kyle was walking funny and was as red as a lobster. BUT all that aside, the concert was pretty good! The day felt super long, but it was really fun! Kyle and I had a lot of down time to catch up and we were able to sit back and relax while listening to some good music. It was so packed for the amount of space they had and it almost felt like a festival with how long the day was. I only wish the venue was a little better because there were not much places to walk in between each set. I've watched concerts there in the past, and it's good when they're a few hours long, with only a few acts, but for one that's 10 hours long with about 9 performers... eeeek! Here was the lineup from the concert! Some of my favorites from the show were Walk the Moon, Passion Pit, Vance Joy, and Of Monsters and Men. Walk the Moon and Of Monsters and Men did a really great job interacting with the crowd and getting them excited during their performances. They were awesome! We actually attended one of 104.5 Birthday concert before in Penn's Landing, PA and that venue quickly became one of my favorites! We'll be watching twenty-one pilots there in September and I'm WAY excited for that!


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The return of the white shirt this spring is the perfect way to bring back simplicity, class and crispness to your wardrobe, and, despite the complete contrast, is a great transition colour throughout the seasons.
Previously considered the supporting article for on-trend items, the white shirt is expected to step out from the shadows and present itself full force this year!
So let's ignore the typical monotones of winter and cast our excitement towards the anticipated return of this uber chic trend!
My personal favourite that I can't wait to sport this year is the tailored shirt- one that is derived more from the mens work shirt. I think that, if worn correctly, it can add a combination of class and feminism to the completed look.
The best way to achieve this would be to pair the shirt with a form fitting pant (and some killer heels wouldn't go astray!)
Combining this style with one that connotes to a contrasting vision, such as the edginess of spray on leather pants or liquid leggings, is a great way to spice up the outfit.
Besides, why should our outfits conform to one look when there are so many amazing styles out there?!
We're halfway through the Australian summer, is it too early to be looking forward to Spring?
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Crescent Cake Cookies
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- Combine almonds, almond extract, flour, and sugar until thoroughly mixed. Work in butter and egg yolk with hands; until well blended. Chill the dough for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pinch off pieces of dough about the size of your thumb and shape into crescents. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for about 16 minutes.
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- Reynolds® parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.
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Per Serving: 416 calories; 28.3 34.6 8.3 75 111 Full nutrition
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These were fantastic! Used 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract. Can't imagine flavor if only 3 drops. These were great, would make an awesome Christmas cookie.
Time consuming, because the dough is so dry and crumbly, and you have to form them so very large, not delicate looking. But tasty.
These were fantastic! Used 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract. Can't imagine flavor if only 3 drops. These were great, would make an awesome Christmas cookie.
This was a very tasty cookie. It's not too sweet unlike many cookies. I absolutely love this recipe and it will be a regular here in my abode. I used almond slivers instead of grated almonds. Tu...
Good to see another moon girl here. I like these rolled in powdered sugar!
I made this and they were really good, although the dough dosen't need to go to the fridge its stiff enough to mold and bake. It is great and healthy. Almost any sugar and lots of almonds thanks...
Isn't this the same recipe in Cunningham's book, back in the recipe section? Curious to know if you came across a different one, though. Tried the recipe for a full moon rite and everyone loved ...
I've been making this cookie for years and years, usually at Christmas. Got the recipe many years ago from my sister-in-law who had a great sense of humor. Because of the shape she called thes...
Yummy!! Made a large batch for a full moon ritual and was told not to show up without these! :) Definitely a keeper!
I added more extract than recommended and will add even more (1/2 ts) next time. Had some almond sliver left over from something else and they looked like a cup so I threw them in the food proce...
VERY tasty, I do believe I'll be making these again for Litha this year. I had to add 2 tbsp milk to make the dough come together, and I used coconut oil instead of butter (which left my hands ...


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Britain's top Scout wins £61 million fundraiser badgeComments Off on Britain's top Scout wins £61 million fundraiser badge
An investment fund run by the Chief Commissioner of the Scouts raised £61 million today by floating on London's junior market to fuel its emerging-markets investments.
Guernsey-based APQ Global, run by chief executive Wayne Bulpitt, has joined AIM with a £78 million market value after placing shares at 100p. They edged up on debut to 101p.
Bulpitt is better known as the first UK Chief Commissioner of the Scout Association, having been a Scout since he was eight.
He also founded Active Group, the financial support services firm.
The fund was set up by chairman Bart Turtelboom, the former boss of emerging markets at GLG Partners and before that Morgan Stanley.
APQ, which is backed by Old Mutual and the Merseyside Pension Fund, has bought the APQ Alexandria fund from Turtelboom, who is also APQ Global's joint majority shareholder.
"APQ Global's management team is of the view that emerging markets will offer tremendous opportunities in the years ahead," Turtelboom said.
Source Article from http://www.standard.co.uk/business/britains-top-scout-wins-61-million-fundraiser-badge-a3330521.html


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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Dana's blog is ONE!!!! Go win!
I would like to apologize. My computer and I have not been getting along very well lately. There is an awesome giveaway that I am in on (yay!), and you should go try to win! Dana at Fun in 1st Grade is doing a GIANT, and I mean GIANT giveaway to celebrate her little baby -ahem- I mean bloggy turining the big O.N.E! This lady is awesome. She is the first person I "met" on the blog world and she showed me the ropes. I only wish I could be as successful and awesome as her. She's even my personal facebook friend... which is spifferiffic! Go to her page and enter the Rafflecopter. Seriously, folks, she's got some BIG TIME people giving things away. Go check it out here:
Dana's awesome giveaway
You can also go to my rafflecopter to try to win a free item of your choice from my TpT store!
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Sorry I don't have any fancy schmancy pics and buttons... I had a bad day and the wine is calling. ;)
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI) is to increase citizen involvement in decisions that affect our region's environment. Through community organizing and education, PCEI assists members of our communities in making environmentally sound and economically viable decisions that promote a sustainable future.
Primary Goals
- To promote the ecological health and social welfare of the Palouse-Clearwater region.
- To actively participate in the conservation, preservation, and restoration of environmentally sensitive lands, natural areas, and unique ecosystems.
- To provide forums for the free exchange of views in matters of concern to the public.
- To inform and educate the public on issues of importance to the sustainable future of the Palouse-Clearwater region thus promoting a well-informed, active and concerned citizenry.
Watershed Programs
Environmental Education Programs
Community Food Programs
Transportation Options
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The first step is DECIDING that you're going to start.Read More
Choosing our thoughts starts with awareness that we have the ability to do so.Read More
There are no problems in the world - just your thoughts about circumstances.Read More
As much as we try to avoid it (and as a society, we reallllly try to avoid it), negative emotion is part of the human experience.Read More
You are the boss of you. No one else. Create the time in your day so that you can fully feel empowered.Read More
No one teaches us that we are in charge of our thoughts - and can selectively choose which ones to think.Read More
Instead of the same old goals... try making a list of how you would like to FEEL.Read More
Some days are easier than others. Is that true?Read More
You always have that choice available to you.Read More
That is the first step to changing your life: decide.Read More
We all need this reminder from time to time.Read More
Choose Happy!Read More
You are, also, not your brain. You have a brain, but you are not a brain.Read More
Easy, right?Read More
Love, in whatever form it appears in your life, is incredibly beautiful and worthy.Read More
When you value yourself you'll realize that there is more to life than the regular, daily slog.Read More
"Trust your instincts, and make judgements on what your heart tells you. The heart will not betray you." ― David Gemmell, Fall of KingsRead More
There is a shift in perspective when you take care of yourself.Read More
In the moment, I forget that I have a choice - that I always have a choice.Read More


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Neurohospitalist With Flexible Schedule!/Thriving City & Large Healthcare Campus with Medical School
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Join a Busy, Employed Neurology Team at a 525-Bed Hospital in a Thriving Midwest Community!
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- Livability Top 100 Places to Live
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- Abundant Outdoor Activities Including 26 Mile Riverside Bike Trail
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Pacific Companies is a national physician recruitment firm that works with clients and physicians for both Permanent and Locum opportunities. We visit every location that we represent and provide insight into various positions from employed to private practice, including various recruitment agreements.
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Table of ContentsDefinition / general | Case reports | Microscopic (histologic) description | Microscopic (histologic) images | Positive stains
Cite this page: Williamson SR. Endometriosis - ureters. PathologyOutlines.com website. http://www.pathologyoutlines.com/topic/bladderendometriosisureters.html. Accessed August 25th, 2019.
Definition / general
- Rare in ureter but can result in renal failure due to silent obstruction
- Associated with hydroureter / hydronephrosis
- Tendency to involve distal third of left ureter (Hum Pathol 2008;39:954)
- Extrinsic - involving serosal or peritoneal surface (adventitia or connective tissue)
- Intrinsic - involving muscularis propria, lamina propria, lumen
- Rarely malignant transformation or endometrial hyperplasia can be present
Case reports
- 51 year old woman with endometrioid adenocarcinoma arising in ureteral endometriosis (Scientific World Journal 2010;10:1714)
Microscopic (histologic) description
- Similar to endometriosis seen elsewhere, diagnosis based on the presence of endometrial glands (usually inactive or proliferative pattern) with endometrial stroma (usually normal appearing), sometimes restricted to a thin zone around the glandular component
- Foamy or hemosiderin laden macrophages
- Sometimes a fibrotic reaction
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Geomen Liu founded Transworld Construction in 1978, and since that time, we have grown to be one of the premiere minority general contractors in Northern California.
We are always looking for talented and motivated people with a commitment to excellence. If you have a proven background of success and want to join the Transworld Construction team, contact us today.


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Game Guide announcement
Announcement - The Game Guides
8 July, 2014
The Next Step Trading (t/a Boardgames.co.za)
6 Anchor Road, Bryanston, 2191
South Africa
Introducing the Boardgames.co.za Volunteer Program - The Game Guides
Expectations of a Game Guide:
- Is friendly and enthusiastic
- Loves playing games – especially games distributed by Boardgames.co.za
- Enjoys teaching others how to play our games (see lists below)
- Plays well with others
- Presents themselves in a fun, mature and professional manner
- Assists in the promotion of our games
- Runs game demos at key annual conventions (ICON, RAGE, etc)
- Creates a fun environment for the players
- Presents themselves in a clean and neat uniform during demos/work shift(s). This includes the provided Game Guide T-shirt(s) along with appropriate jeans or khakis (strongly recommended) – skirts and shorts, mid-thigh or longer, are also acceptable. Athletic, yoga & sweat pants are not acceptable uniform elements.
- Is at least 18 years of age
- Be able to demo a diverse cross section of our games while being open to learning and teaching new games as needed.
- *** In the future: May help organize and run game demos and events at their local game stores, game groups, libraries, schools, community outreach or regional conventions
What are the benefits?
- Free Game Guide uniform T-shirt(s)
- Free badge to select game conventions that they are working at
- Discounts on games and swag
- Payment of wages for shifts worked
- Advanced notice of upcoming releases
Our Tier 1 Games
- Settlers of Catan / Die Ontdekkers van Catan
- Bananagrams
- Ticket to Ride (USA & Europe)
- King of Tokyo
- Small World
- Dominion
- iKnow
- Carcassonne
Our Tier 2 Games
- Incan Gold
- Discworld: Ankh-Morpork
- Memoir '44
- Power Grid
- Puerto Rico
- Shadows over Camelot
- Stone Age
Our Incubation Range
- Suburbia
- Ultimate Werewolf
- One Night Ultimate Werewolf
- Relic Runners
- Nuns on the Run
- The Downfall of Pompeii
- Mad City
- Discworld: The Witches
- Steam
Our Young Family Range
- Croak!
- Ghooost!
- The Phantom Society
- Catan: Junior
- The Three Little Pigs
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Words and Anagrams you can make with 'qualifiedly'
Is QUALIFIEDLY a valid Scrabble word? How many Scrabble points is QUALIFIEDLY worth? Find Anagrams, Scrabble information including points value, and more about the word 'QUALIFIEDLY' below.
Scrabble and Words with Friends
is a valid Scrabble word
worth 27 points. Scrabble
uses the TWL word list.
is a valid Words with Friends word
worth 28 points. Words with
Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
- QUALIFIEDLY is a 11 letter word containing the letters a, d, e, f, i, i, l, l, q, u, y.


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Matcha + Citrus Hydrating Balm
Matcha + Citrus Hydrating Balm
Maker: Little Barn Apothecary
Created as a lip balm, this miracle and multi-purpose hydrator can be used for lips, cuticles, knees, elbows, heels, feet, or any dry skin that needs additional moisture.
2 oz. in metal tin
Ingredients: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, soy wax, camellia sinesis leaf powder (matcha), citrus sinesis (blood orange), tocopherol (vitamin E). This ingredient list is subject to updates. Customers should refer to the product packaging for the most up to date ingredient.
Crafted from organic and wild harvested ingredients in Atlanta, Georgia.


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Juanita HS (Bellevue Christian Track Invite)
Take ramp left for I-5 North toward Seattle / Olympia 50.1 mi 48 min
At exit 154, take ramp right for I-405 North toward Bellevue 20.1 mi 20 min
At exit 20B, take ramp right for Totem LK. Blvd. toward Totem Lake Blvd 0.4 mi
Turn left onto Totem Lake Blvd NE
Chevron on the corner 0.7 mi
Turn left onto NE 132nd St 0.6 mi
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A seven-year-old boy from mainland China, who was visiting Hong Kong with relatives, got his head stuck between the windshield and the handrail on the upper deck of a public bus, and firemen had to be called to free him, Sina News reported on Friday.
The incident prompted online comments on the troubles brought to the city by tourists from across the border, the report said.
The boy and his relatives were travelling on KMB Bus No. 960 from Tuen Mun to Wan Chai at around 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, when the incident happened. The boy apparently got his head in that position because he was trying to get his face closer to the window to have a better view of the passing scene outside.
Responding firemen unscrewed the handrail to make space, and the boy was released in two to three minutes, Apple Daily said.
A spokesperson for the Kowloon Motor Bus Co. Ltd. said the incident did not affect the bus and the other passengers except for causing a brief delay.
A picture of the incident was taken and widely shared on social media with local netizens chastising the boy's parents for not teaching him how to behave properly in public, adding that the incident resulted in the waste of public funds as firemen had to be called to rescue him.
Some netizens called for more understanding of the cultural differences between Hong Kong and mainland residents, while others blamed poor design of the bus for the incident.
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I bought this Hanimex 110 TF Tele 30kr.(4euros) in a Charity shop and decided to try it (.. even though the films for it are so expensive and look like a very bad instagram before it even existed). It was fun but the photos are pretty terrible. Sorry if you are on this roll..
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My Jboss 7 application has a startup singleton, which sets up the datasource, configures hibernate, etc.
This looks like:
public class EjbAppContext
public void init()
//Initialize the application context
My MDB injects this singleton, as a way (or so I thought) of establishing a dependency:
@Inject EjbAppContext ejbAppCtx;
public void onMessage(Message msg) {
//Process the messag
//In here, I get errors because AppContext.init() below is not finished
This works fine when the hornetq data is empty when the container starts up. But if there are messages sitting in the queue at startup I get errors that lead me to believe that AppContext.init() has not yet finished.
15:41:15,815 ERROR [org.jboss.ejb3.invocation] (Thread-0 (HornetQ-client-global-threads-1472661282)) JBAS014134: EJB Invocation failed on component QueueListener0 for method public abstract void javax.jms.MessageListener.onMessage(javax.jms.Message): javax.ejb.EJBTransactionRolledbackException: AppContext has not been initialized.
Is there a way to prevent message delivery until the injected class has been fully initialized?
I had previously solved this in Jboss 6 by configuring queues in ejb-jar.xml with DeliveryActive set to false, and then turning them on after AppContext.init() is called. However, that parameter is not supported in the current version of jboss/hornetq. (7.1.1/2.2.13)
It seems DependsOn or Depends annotations are not available either.
I have also tried NOT injecting the ejbAppCtx, since it is not actually used by the MDB. Still, even though annotated as a startup singleton, messages are still being delievered to my MDB before the singleton is completed postConstruct.
Any ideas? Is this a bug? Is there a work around?
I found a solution to this issue:
It seems accessing the dependency in the postConstruct of the dependent makes everything work.


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Whew! Thought that week would never end. Why is it that shorter work weeks always seem to go slower! There's been no sewing here at all this week but I hope to correct that this weekend. Plus I've got some spring potholders from a swap to swap out once I make sure I've received them all. In the meantime, the second shawl I started knitting is coming along nicely and I think will end up being the size I want since I increased the needle size and the weight of yarn. No pictures yet – it wouldn't look like much since it's all bunched up on that circular needle. I may have to get a large one before long or it won't all fit.
Mother Nature is doing her best to try to drown out my garden the past couple of days but it's hanging in there. I thought I had sprouted a little row of weeds and then realized that's where I put the lettuce seeds on Sunday and they've sprouted. Definitely going to have to do a little thinning in that row when they get a bit larger. Now off to some mundane chores so I have plenty of time to sew this weekend.


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Modern Prospecting – The Secrets of Reclaiming Gold from Old Mines and Prospectors' Claims/
The idea of extracting new gold from an old gold mine or gold claim is appealing, for several reasons.
- First, you have a better chance of finding gold than you would if you went prospecting on your own for new locations, because you have some assurance that gold can be found in those once-productive locations. With some research into state, business and tax records (such as the tax returns from the company that once operated the site), you can sometimes verify how much gold came from them, and when.
- Second, you might be able to use the latest technologies and equipment to extract gold that might have been left behind 40, 50 or even 100 years ago. You bring in new equipment and find an undiscovered vein of pure 24 karat gold – at least, that is the dream.
Assessing the Risks
Reopening operations at an old mine or claim is a strategy that doesn't guarantee profits. There is a pretty good chance that an old gold claim (state-issued rights to prospect or mine gold in a designated area) failed to produce a lot of gold; that is why it has become available now. If you're considering an old mine, there is also a strong likelihood that all the gold has been extracted from it.
Then there is the fact that you need the services of an experienced attorney to help you negotiate the transfer of the claim to you or to purchase an old site. That costs money – money that in some cases you might not recoup when you reopen the site or the mine and start to look for gold. (There are certainly safer ways to make money in gold– like recycling your gold scrap with us!)
With Those Warnings Aside…
Despite those cautions, the fact remains that taking over an old site is extremely appealing. We recently reviewed some of the listings on detectorprospector.com, one of the websites that lists gold mining claims that are for sale.
Here's a summary of some of the available claims that are listed:
- A group of old claims for sale near Nome, Alaska. The listing claims that many of them have never been worked with modern equipment. If you buy, you get a packet of maps and other information. No price is listed.
- An old mining camp located 123 miles from Anchorage on Alfred Creek. It comes with six buildings and even an airstrip. The asking price is $200,000.
- An operating mining claim of 80 acres, located two miles from Chicken, Alaska, on the Fortymile River. It includes a workshop, a mobile home and other amenities. The asking price is $500,000.
Other Opportunities to Start Mining and Prospecting
If you're not ready to buy a mine or claim on your own, you have other options to get started as a modern gold miner. You can buy or lease rights to work a claim area or mine, for example. Plus, if you do some poking around online, you will find that some people who own mines or claims are looking for partners; in those cases, you will have to invest money to get started.
Are these options sure to make money? Not at all, and here at Gold Refiners.com, we urge caution. But if the idea of becoming a modern-day gold miner or prospector appeals to you – it is pretty Romanic, right? – it is worth fantasizing about. And maybe even doing.
Related Posts:
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Tiffany's Retired Chief Executive Argues for Responsible Gold Mining
Is there Gold on Mars?
Why Not Spend Your Next Vacation Looking at Gold?


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I found this sock pattern in a leaflet from Schachenmayr.
It was for knee high socks so
I modified it to a shorter version. There was no name, only a number.
I really needed a name for the sock because numbers just
don't cut it with me!
A very artistic gal from my Yahoo knitting group
came up with one that couldn't be
more suitable. Thank you so very much Susan!
Click on the Finished Socks link
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Swimming Pool Renovation
Client had an old and worn swimming pool which needed a thorough overhaul including many of the tiles within the pool plus a new patio around the house. We started by lifting up the existing York stone around the pool and digging out and putting in a proper base of scalpings. The York was relaid plus new York brought in and laid on a strong concrete base and pointed using a sharp sand and cement mix. The York walling was repaired and the pool itself had many of the tiles replaced. For this we had to use specialized tile adhesive and grout. The coping stones around the pool were also replaced and special white cement was used to achieve a strong clean finish. The patio round the house was redone and once again had to be dug out and then new slabs laid. The result is a stunning finish which provides an ideal focal point for the garden whereas before it was an eye sore.


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David's parents are moving to Kentucky this month! We will miss having them here in Mississippi, but we are so excited for them to have this fantastic opportunity… it's going to be an adventure! Food and community are two of … Continue reading
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1 :: david's sister jen had a release party for her CD thursday. nathan & hannah came too. sibling time galore. to check out jennifer's music & the story behind it, click here. 2 :: 11 untranslatable words from other … Continue reading
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Posted on 08/13/2013
Still running Windows XP? Why?
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2014, the day that Microsoft ends Windows XP support. And be aware that EONI will no longer support any operating system (OS) that is not supported by its maker. You can read what Microsoft says about this here:
XP, if you remember, has been around since 2001, and has since been overshadowed by much-improved Windows 7 and Windows 8 OSes.
We have encouraged users for a long time to upgrade away from Windows XP if for no other reason than its security vulnerabilities. Industry security experts have long regarded Windows XP as one of the most insecure operating platforms out there. To illustrate, the How-To Geek tries to explain why you should consider moving to something safer:
In a new Computerworld article of August 12, we are told to expect hackers to release a torrent of attacks, particular so-called "zero-day" attacks on XP systems immediately following the 4/8/2014 deadline. By then, hopefully you will have upgraded to a later version of Windows or migrated to another more secure and modern operating system. Or if you must continue to use Windows XP, be certain that it is never connected to the Internet or to any other connected computer or router and be aware that you will be unable to receive support.
On a related note, be sure to keep on eye on EONI's online legal & policies pages for minimum system requirements and other information pertinent to your EONI experience. These systems requirements change over time, and especially when vendors drop support for their own products, which eventually will be the fate of Windows XP. As of the day of this writing, 13 August 2013, only 237 days remain before XP support goes away, putting you at the potential mercy of unscrupulous hackers.


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Google buys 217 more patents from IBM to bolster IP portfolio
Google purchased another round of patents from IBM in the last week of 2011, adding 217 filings as the search giant looks to strengthen its existing IP portfolio to help protect itself in an increasingly litigious tech industry.
A report on Tuesday revealed that the United States Patent and Trademark Office officially recorded Google's acquisition of 188 granted patents and 29 published pending applications from IBM in its patent assignment database on Dec. 30, 2011, according to blog SEO by the Sea.
The patents, which were effectively assigned to Google on Dec. 28, 2011, cover a variety of topics pertinent to the company's internet business including blade servers, server load balancing, email administration and network performance.
Also found in the batch of intellectual property are patents useful to Google's Android smartphone platform, like portable OS updating, transferring of web applications between devices, voice based keyword searching and a computer phone patent.
The keyword searching patent is of particular interest as Apple's Siri digital assistant is seen as a key feature of the company's iPhone 4S, with at least one market analyst saying that it was one of the main drivers of November sales for the new handset. Google is rumored to be working on a Siri competitor for its Android OS, naming the project "Majel" after Star Trek's on-board computer.
Google has been on an IBM patent buying spree over the last year, with a July 2011 acquisition of 1,030 filings being followed by purchases of 1,022 filings and 41 filings in August and September, respectively.
The financials of the patent buy has yet to be revealed, and both Google and IBM don't normally disclose the details of such transactions
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Get Ready for Face-Recognition on iPhone, Apple files Patent
The latest buzz is that 'face-recognition' considered being one of the most sought after privacy tools in the recent time might now come to your iPhone and iPad too. Apple Inc. known for its persistent affinity towards innovation at the highest level has filed for a patent at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In a recent free publication, the patent Office has divulged details of Apple's applicationto offer "low-computational" face recognition capabilities.
"This specification relates to low threshold face recognition, e.g., a face recognition system that can tolerate a certain level of false positives in making face recognition determinations.
Most face recognition systems fall into one of two categories. A first category system tends to be robust and can tackle various lighting conditions, orientations, scale and the like, and tends to be computationally expensive. A second category system is specialized for security-type applications and can work under controlled lighting conditions. Adopting the first category systems for face recognition on consumer operated portable appliances that are equipped with a camera would unnecessarily use an appliance's computing resources and drain its power. Moreover, as the consumer portable appliances tend to be used both indoor and outdoor, the second category systems for face recognition may be ineffective".
So, how will it help…
The 'face-recognition' tool will help iOS users with a forward-facing camera device to customize their profile with personalized wallpaper, apps and settings. Therefore, your profile cannot be accessed by anyone other than the face recognised by the device.
Face-recognition technology for devices has recently been adapted by several makers for their products. However, there have been a serious many debate as to if the robust facial recognition systems that worked under various lighting conditions could be taxing on an electronic device. Apple's technology on the other hand, proposes to help reduce the impact of lighting conditions and biometric distortions on an image. In the application filed, Apple Inc. has described it as a "low-computation solution for reasonably effective, low threshold, face recognition that can be implemented on camera-equipped consumer portable appliances".
Thereby, instead of analyzing the entire face of a user, which Apple believes would consume much time and resources, the Cupertino Company's proposed patent would depend on "high information portion" of a human face, such as the eyes, mouth and tip of the nose. It would rather seek to measure the distance between a user's eyes and mouth, and reference this against the original image to ascertain the identity of the user. The patent application stresses on the fact that owing to the low power consumption, the face-recognition function could be constantly active; thus potentially allowing users to turn on the screen and unlock their iOS device by pointing it at their face.
What are your views on this 'face-recognition' system patent sought after by Apple? Do you think this will prove to be a useful tool?
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Apple Made A Deal With The Devil (No, Worse: A Patent Troll)
Over the last two years, Apple has been engaged in vicious legal battles over smartphone patents, many of which are aimed at squelching (or squeezing money out of) manufacturers of devices running Android. And now, for some reason, it has given valuable patents to a patent troll — which is using them to sue many of the top technology companies in the world.
Meet Digitude Innovations, a firm based in Virginia that recently filed suit with the International Trade Commission alleging patent infringement by technology companies including RIM, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sony, Amazon, and Nokia (note that Apple is not on this list). The ITC is a favorite for companies litigating over mobile phone patent disputes, as it can block the import of products long before a case has actually concluded.
Digitude was founded in 2010 and raised $50 million from Altitude Capital Partners, with aims to "acquire, aggregate, and license key technology areas within the consumer electronics and related technology fields in a patent consortium" — in other words, it buys up patents and then sues other companies until they settle and agree to pay licensing fees, because it's generally less expensive than actually going to court.
From a Forbes article this past June:
Digitude is a new kind of patent investment vehicle because it seeks to team up with strategic players that can invest in Digitude not with money, but by contributing patents. The contributing entity would then get a license for all of Digitude's patents, [Digitude Chairman Robert] Kramer says.
In April, Digitude announced the "completion of its first such strategic partnership with one of the world's leading consumer electronics companies" — which it didn't name. The company later announced that additional (unnamed) parties have jumped on board as well, who will receive a portion of Digitude's proceeds based on the value of the IP each party contributed.
Apple appears to be one of these participants, and may be the unnamed leading consumer electronics company that Digitude boasted about this past spring. Of the four patents that Digitude included in its claim this week, two were owned by Apple earlier this year, before they were transferred to Digitude.
The patents in question:
USPTO #6208879 — Mobile Information Terminal Equipment and Portable Electronic Apparatus
USPTO #6456841 — Mobile Communication Apparatus Notifying User Of Reproduction Waiting Information Effectively
In both cases, Apple transfered ownership of the patent to a company called Cliff Island LLC, which in turn transferred it to Digitude Innovations. In fact, Apple has transferred a dozen patents to Cliff Island LLC this year (though only two of these were named in this ITC suit).
You probably haven't heard of Cliff Island LLC, because it appears to exist in name only. There is a next to no information about the company available online — though the patent filing does include an address: 485 Madison Avenue, Suite 2300 in New York City.
I was unable to find a phone number for the company, so I attempted to pay a visit to their office, only to find that it doesn't appear to exist. But there are other tenants on the twenty-third floor of 485 Madison. One of which is Altitude Capital, the same IP-focused private equity firm that happened to lead Digitude's $50 million funding round.
Put another way, Apple appears to have transferred its patents to the patent troll Digitude, though it first routed them through a shell company that shares the same office as Digitude's lead investor and Chairman. Further evidence of the relationship between Apple and Digitude can be found on the ITC's own website, where a list of files relevant to the lawsuit can be found. Many of these files are marked confidential, but it appears someone mistakenly left the file names intact. One of which is "Digitude-Apple License Agreement" (see screenshot below).
So what is going on? There are a pair of scenarios that seem plausible — though both of them are strange.
The first is that Apple is using Digitude as a hired gun of sorts in its patent offensive, giving the company valuable patents to wield against its opponents (while avoiding the waves of press that are spurred by each new lawsuit). But Apple hasn't exactly been quiet about suing its rivals over smartphone patents, so it's not clear what they'd gain from this.
The alternative is that Apple has given some of its patents to Digitude because the patent troll came after it first. The dozen patents Apple has handed over may have been part of a settlement with the firm, along with the license agreement (which would presumably give Apple the rights to its patents, and additional Digitude patents). This seems more likely.
But even if Digitude shot first, so to speak, it's still hard to see Apple in a positive light here. This is Apple we're talking about. The idea that the company didn't have any options other than handing over valuable patents to a patent troll — knowing full well that it would then use those patents to sue other tech companies — seems ludicrous.
I spoke with Julie Samuels, Staff Attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation who focuses on patents, who points out that in some cases certain companies will sell their patents to other parties when they're under financial stress. But Apple clearly doesn't fall into that bucket.
If Apple were deliberately aiding Digitude, Samuels says "it would be horrifying — the patent troll problem is completely out of control. Apple has every legal right to sue over its patents, but it should be the one to do it".
And if Apple was indeed threatened first by Digitude, and only handed over its patents as part of a settlement, she says she " cannot imagine any reasonable scenario where Apple didn't have any other options".
Both Apple and Digitude declined to comment.
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Canadian activewear retailer and manufacturer Lululemon has posted a 14 per cent uplift in total sales in the third quarter; same-store sales rose 8 per cent.
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Germans think it's a good idea to let people shoot fake guns after consuming large quantities of alcohol.
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- This is Mark's version of Oktoberfest – I haven't read Susan's account. This will be fun to see how we match up on our stories!
- Most of the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
- You will see duplicate photos from Susan's version – she used mine
Mark's abridged version of Oktoberfest
Drink, drink, drink, eat a chicken; drink, drink, play carnival games; drink, drink, eat a brat, go to bed
Mark's full version of Oktoberfest
I knew this day wouldn't be like any other day in Munich – it was sunny! We had pretty much a week of cold and damp weather before Thursday when our Oktoberfest reservations rolled around. Susan and I went over early to the Oktoberfest grounds (no, not to drink) to buy a souvenir stein that our lovely German friends were gracious enough to take back to Heidelberg for us. We will recover it, along with some clothes we leave in Heidelberg, next summer sometime. We, along with the girl selling the stein, about had a heart attack, when the opening bell screeched at 10 a.m. to announce that the grounds were officially open!
We had a reservation for 30 people at the Pschorr Braurosl tent. Due to unforeseen issues, some people couldn't make it. We had 22 people at our 3 tables – 15 Americans and 7 Germans. That meant we had an additional 8 * 2 = 16 beer tickets to use. We wondered if they would go to waste but any guesses if they went to waste? We added a couple of extra people the night before at Schneider Weiss, Dan & Debbie from Minnesota, to join us at Oktoberfest. It was easy to pick them up, we just mentioned beer! OK, they are friends of Chris and Janet and we knew they'd join us but they were new to our group.
We (the Americans) arrived at the tent at 11:30 and found our table with no problem. The only issue we ran into that day was our 3 tables were spilt between 2 waitresses. One waitress had 2 tables and the other waitress had 1 table. John committed a mortal sin and ordered his first beer from waitress number 1 and his second beer from waitress number 2. John was summarily berated, spanked, and given a wedgie by waitress #1. OK, I am a bit foggy on the wedgie. We were then told to order only from the table where you ordered your first beer. Fear of the wedgie, we didn't make the same mistake as John.
Our German friends, led by Bettina, made it to the tent around 11:45. What took them so long? They had been in the Lowenbrau tent queuing up! The roar of the Lion was the giveaway they were in the wrong tent. At 11:30, BTW, the drinking hadn't started! Not for us at least, but maybe the Germans started early!?! If you are keeping score, it's Americans 1 – Germans 0.
Being the afternoon session, the tent starts off quiet and is not very crowded. As the afternoon wore on, the tent started to get busier and noisier. People in our group moved around to different tables so people had a chance to speak with everyone during the session and spend time with each other. No fights started in the tent, so that was good.
As the session got later in the afternoon, people started ordering their chickens (Remember, you get a ½ chicken with your voucher). Here's how they cook all those chickens. This was one of maybe 6 stations that just cooked chickens.
People also consumed more beer as the day progressed – shocker. The operation to clean, fill, and serve the beer is impressive. Again, this was just one of several stations in the tent.
Where would we be without the vendors? People came by, selling pretzels, hats, t-shirts, snuff, and desserts. At some point Justin decided he need a Chicken hat and, yes, the legs do move! The hat made it around the table with plenty of photos. I believe I have a video of people wearing the hat and dancing. If I find it, I will post it! Justin also decided that I needed a traditional Bavarian hat, so he bought me a hat. The hat immediately made me more dashing and I immediately became fluent in German – "Ich kenne diese Leute nicht, sie haben mich einfach gebeten, mit ihnen zu sitzen. Es tat mir leid für sie, also sagte ich ja."
Thanks, Justin, for the hat. I got a lot of compliments on the hat.
Franziska (Bettina's daughter) bought some tobacco snuff and peppermint snuff; as they say, when in Rome…. I tried both and can attest both open your sinuses. I did have peppermint several more times that day from unknown Germans.
Fast forward to the end of the session … you can guess a lot of beer was consumed during the afternoon. Justin commented that he knew, now, how all the people we had seen over the last several nights who were passed out, were puking, or were so drunk they could barely stand could reach that state. He said "if you were at Oktoberfest from beginning to end, you could be pretty drunk". Enough said.
The trumpeter played his song to conclude the session and at that point people scattered like cockroaches when the light comes on. We didn't see most of our group until the next morning. We aren't sure what happened. We ended up with our German friends and going to the carnival part of the Oktoberfest – great!
Here's the list of games I played and the results (Remember, this is my memory of Oktoberfest).
Strongman Game (think sledgehammer and bell) – 3 attempts
- Swing and a miss – I had that hammer cocked over my head for a good 2 minutes (I swear) and the whole time I am thinking "Don't miss the target. Don't miss the target. Don't miss the target – shit!"
- Rang that bell – I won a little horn.
- Not sure, I swear I hit the bell again.
Shooting game – yep, my comment at the beginning about Germans and shooting after drinking – I had 12 shots. These guns shoot BB's, but haven't they seen Christmas Story and the Red Rider BB gun?
- Summary – I hit pieces of the target, but instead of moving on to the next target, I just kept shooting at the same target until it shattered. If you're confused about why I was confused about the rules of the game, read the part above about drinking for 5½ hours. That said, I hit 10 at least parts of 10 of 12, if that counts.
Franziska did the Strongman Game and hit the bell 3 times in a row! I think she even knocked the bell off on her third try. Her and her dad, Hermann, blasted most of the targets. BTW, they showed up later than everyone else to the Pschorr-Braurosl tent so they had an unfair advantage on me.
I'll give this round to the Germans. Americans 1 – Germans 1
After games of chance our German friends did some "traditional German rides". One was for 2 people where you stood in the cage and tried to get the cage to go in a circle. They also rode a ride that went in circles; see my FAQ page about vomit-inducing rides.
I rode one "traditional German" ride. The only way to describe it is spinning top, upside down, without the point. The object is spin around and try to stay on as long as possible. The announcer called for people 45 and over to do the ride. Bettina and I both rode it. I didn't win that one, but didn't vomit either. So, a win in my book!
Since everyone was getting a bit parched by this time, we all stopped at the Champagne booth to have a glass of bubbly. At that point our German friends left and we met up with John, Deanna, Hans, his cousin Mark, and Mark's friends at a wine tent. The wine tents are much smaller than a beer tent. Weinzelt seats 2,500 people. We had the table until 8:30 and had a little wine.
At some point we got separated from Mark and his friends, but found them again at the Spaten tent around 9:00. Of course, we heard "Sweet Caroline" while we were there. The Spaten tent was fairly crowded and noisy. It was fun as we got to meet and talk with new German friends. We stayed there until it closed at 10:30. I bought a brat on the way back to the hotel and went to bed.
I must give Dave and Justin the award for Best spirit of Oktoberfest!
BTW, no beer tickets went unused.
I want to thank everyone who came to Oktoberfest to celebrate the start of our Around the World adventure. It means everything to us to have such good friends to celebrate with. Thank you again!
As Bettina says "same tent, same time next year". Are you in!?!


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Morning links: Make it seven consecutive road losses for UW
FROM CORVALLIS -- With Eugene in the rearview mirror, we dive into this morning's links.
--- Here's our game story from Washington's 78-71 loss at Oregon last night.
--- Here are some additional notes on the blog.
--- Here's the game story from The Seattle Times, the Oregonian and the Register Guard.
In other Pac-12 action last night ...
--- Arizona survived its trip to Utah in a 67-63 overtime victory.
--- California's NCAA tournament resume took a hit with an 86-66 loss to UCLA at home.
--- Colorado took an important victory over Arizona State, 61-52, in Boulder.
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c. 1950.
Rare manuscript written by Mandatory Palestine's first attorney general, British Zionist Norman Bentwich. 21 pages, type-written with copious corrections and revisions in Bentwich's hand throughout, signed by Bentwich at the conclusion of the last page. Developed during his term as Chairman of the United Restitution Organization, the manuscript contains content and notes which would later be published as Bentwich's 1959 book: The Religious Foundations of Internationalism; A Study in International Relations Through the Ages. Also included at the conclusion of the text is a list of suggested reading. In very good condition. A rare and desirable signed manuscript.
English Barrister Norman Bentwich served as the first attorney general of Palestine from 1918 to 1931 and oversaw the transition of Palestine from an Ottoman territory to a British mandate in 1922. Bentwich played a major role in the development of Palestinian law but came into conflict with the British government for his perceived Zionist bias which had made him unpopular with Palestinian Arabs. After an attempt on his life by a 17-year-old Arab employee of the Palestine Police, in which he was shot in the thigh, Bentwich returned to England and was relieved of his position. In 1932, he became the Chair of International Relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem where he delivered many of his most notable speeches including "Jerusalem, City of Peace" and "Religion and Nations."


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