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Toxic and Harmful Algal Blooms
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When you know who your audience is, you are able to better direct your marketing budgets and messaging to a specific group, increasing your opportunity to convert those potential customers.
Whilst some may feel that this excludes you from other potential audiences, aiming your dollars in marketing too far and too wide could mean a low return on investment and efforts.
This post looks at some steps you can take to effectively identify who your online audience is.
Who are your current clients?
By looking at who your current clients are, you can identify things they may have in common with each other.
- Are they of a particular age or gender?
- Does their location determine access to your products or services?
When viewing these details, you gain important insight into patterns and trends for your business. You might also be able to segment them into specific groups so that your campaigns are correctly aligned with their needs.
Who is your competition?
Your competition can hold many answers to many questions, if you're looking in the right places. Some ways in which you can achieve this is by looking at their online assets. Things like their website, social media platform and posts and customer reviews. This way you can see the types of products or services they are providing, and who is interacting with them from a customer level.
What needs does your product or service meet?
When you came up with your business concept and ideas, you had a particular thing in mind – providing a solution to someone's need. By understanding exactly what this is, it can allow you to better target your audience as well. Do you need to be accessible 7 days a week, 24 hours per day? Is it a service that's provided in person, online or both? Is there an age relevance to your services? All of these factors form part of the audience identification process.
Have you been looking at your data?
The data doesn't lie, as long as the tracking has been set up correctly. With tools like Google Analytics and Social Media reporting dashboards, there is no reason why your audience should be a guessing game. Data is invaluable when reviewed correctly and can be key to altering current strategies and plans. Is there new information coming through this data that you have not focused on before? Could there be an audience you are neglecting that is now being seen through this information? Use it wisely and to your business advantage.
The above steps can give you a clear pathway when effectively identifying your target audience. It's also recommended to go through this process on a quarterly basis to ensure you are headed down the right track. Things change, people's needs change – you need to be there when they do. Don't get stuck in the same old habits and traps that has left your business wondering where did my clients all go? Your competitors will jump in and take them over if they are reviewing their audience and needs regularly.
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Carry Off Any Outfit With Confidence2 min read
If you're planning to ace your job interview and you want to look perfect use the best sexy green dress so that you carry out every outfit in style and confidence. Here are some handy interview tips that will help you get the interview attire right.
#1 – Understand The Organization
Your work attire will depend on the kind of organization you're planning to associate with. While there are a number of organizations that have taken on a casual approach, others still prefer the professional look. If you aren't sure about what the employees of a particular organization wear, it's best to stick to the professional dress code. Dressing in a professional manner is one of safest way to ensure you haven't goofed up the interview attire.
#2 – Dress According To The Culture
There are a number of organizations that follow a dress code and a particular culture or trend. You will manage to figure out this information online via the company website, blog or online resources. This is also a great place for you to pick up various interview suggestions and tips that will help you score the job.
#3 – Don't Overdo It
There are a number of brave souls that love wearing a strong smelling perfume or cologne. While you might like the fragrance you're wearing, others might not. So try to use as little of it as you can to smell just right. Women should not wear too many accessories during an interview. There are a number of interview tips that will help you understand what not to wear for an interview. Jazzy and loud outfits are something you should preserve for weddings; don't include these as part of your interview attire.
#4 – Keep It Subtle
Subtle outfits are classy as compared to the loud ones that grab more attention than required. If you're planning on scheduling a few interviews then it would be a good idea to invest in some appropriate interview attire since this will take you a long way. Apart from your clothes, ensure you have a classy pair of shoes that match. Women need to ensure they carry the right handbag.


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Andrew Price has been ordered to hand over a trove of documents as Paperlinx investigates whether its former chief executive misused confidential company information.
Price and fellow ex-director Michael McConnell must give Paperlinx any documents that discuss the paper merchant's finances or share structure with any third parties or each other.
The Federal Court order covers information about 'the quantum, nature and terms of financing arrangements between companies in the Paperlinx group', the alleged breach of agreement with hybrid shareholders, and any conversion of hybrid shares into ordinary shares.
[Related: The ups and downs of Paperlinx]
Despite getting the order it wanted Paperlinx has to pay Price's legal costs, which he says are 'tens of thousands of dollars'.
"All they had to do was ring up and ask me and I would have put their mind at ease. Instead, they decided to take the most costly route available," Price says.
"As a top ten shareholder, I'm deeply disappointed at the amount of money being spent on this and other legal cases that could have been better spent on putting some stock on the floor or paying decent wages."
"After all, we've recently had a strike in Victoria and the amount spent, just on this case, could probably have paid for years' worth of salary increases.
Paperlinx is also investigating whether there is a contract or agreement between Price and Sydney investment bank Lusona Capital regarding the conversion of hybrid shares.
Price must disclose discussion with Lusona about any agreement about the conversion of hybrid shares, any financial benefit payable to him in connection with it, and any document that mentions an agreement between Lusona and other hybrid shareholders.
If the former directors are found to have disclosed anything, Paperlinx could argue it has grounds to sue them.
"The company has been successful in the request and the court has granted orders to proceed – this means that discovery in relation to any misuse of confidential company information can now commence," a Paperlinx spokesman told ProPrint.
ProPrint understands Paperlinx is concerned by some of the information hybrid shareholder Blue Pacific is basing its breach of agreement claim on, and the content of other letters.
The court order specifically mentions Blue Pacific and fellow New York hedge fund Coastal Investment Management.
Blue Pacific told ProPrint it does not possess any confidential information and each letter it wrote has strictly relied upon information widely available to the general public.
[Related: See you in court!]
Price further criticised the board for not focusing on the company following the $300m collapse of its European operation, saying a number of customers and stakeholders want the board to resign.
"I'm not sure if the strategy is to sue their way to profitability, but may I respectfully suggest that having a good product at a good price and looking after your staff is a more proven strategy and one you should adopt immediately," he says.
"I care about the future of Paperlinx because, as a top ten shareholder, it is my money being spent.
"We have an excellent chief executive backed by a great management team, who are doing a great job in a very tough market.
"It must be very demoralising to have to fight for every dollar, continually cut costs only to see hundreds of thousands of dollars spent in courts."
Paperlinx counters saying the court costs were 'modest and justified' and that it has received no complaints from customers about the board.
The court action runs parallel with Price's lawsuit over his dramatic sacking in February, which is back in court on November 2.
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Cream Cheese Recipes
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Dead in the Air v2.4
Bugfix patch
|Last updated January 15, 2018
|Download: 7Z · RAR · ZIP
Available for: GBA, SNES, SFC, RPGOne v1.2b
If a Condemned character Jumps, and their timer runs out while they are in the air, the game will replace the resulting Wound status with Air Anchor status, which will kill them when they land. The problem is, they will still have 0 HP, so if the battle ends before they land, they will technically still be alive but will have 0 HP. This patch ensures that such characters are re-Wounded in this event.
There are also some ways a battle can end and items that were scheduled to be used are not replenished in the inventory; this patch has the additional fix for this neglect.
This patch also has the effect of correcting a minor error that occurs with the Espers' +30% HP and MP Level Up bonuses. The +10% and +30% bonuses actually give slightly more than that due to binary limitations; the +10% bonus gives +10.15625%, while the +30% bonus gives +30.46875%. This patch adjusts the latter bonus to +30.078125%.
See the readme for details on how to remove versions of this patch before 2.0.


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Update notes
30th march:
Adjusted Beta acceleration to reduce wobble on Y movements.
8th April:
Adjusted acceleration for X axis.
FabKit config file v1.03.txt (9.6 KB)
#Configuration file explanation
Robot module configurations
General handling of movement G-codes and slicing into moves
This section handles the default feed rate (movements with laser off) and seek rates (movements with laser on)
default_feed_rate 15000 # Default rate ( mm/minute ) for G1/G2/G3 moves
default_seek_rate 30000 # Default rate ( mm/minute ) for G0 moves
mm_per_arc_segment 0.0 # Fixed length for line segments that divide arcs 0 to disable
mm_max_arc_error 0.01 # The maximum error for line segments that divide arcs 0 to disable
# note it is invalid for both the above be 0
# if both are used, will use largest segment length based on radius
Arm solution configuration
Cartesian robot. Translates mm positions into stepper positions
alpha_steps_per_mm 80 # Steps per mm for alpha stepper
beta_steps_per_mm 80 # Steps per mm for beta stepper
gamma_steps_per_mm 640.00 # Steps per mm for gamma stepper
Planner module configuration
Look-ahead and acceleration configuration
planner_queue_size 32 # DO NOT CHANGE THIS UNLESS YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING
acceleration 4000 # Acceleration in mm/second/second
alpha_acceleration 4000 # sets the acceleration in x axis
beta_acceleration 250 # sets the acceleration in Y axis
z_acceleration 150 # Acceleration for Z only moves in mm/s^2, 0 uses acceleration which is the default. DO NOT SET ON A DELTA
junction_deviation 0.001 # Similar to the old "max_jerk", in millimeters,
Stepper module configuration
microseconds_per_step_pulse 1 # Duration of step pulses to stepper drivers, in microseconds
base_stepping_frequency 100000 # Base frequency for stepping
Cartesian axis speed limits
x_axis_max_speed 30000 # mm/min
y_axis_max_speed 4500 # mm/min
z_axis_max_speed 1200 # mm/min
Stepper module pins
( ports, and pin numbers, appending "!" to the number will invert a pin )
alpha_step_pin 2.0 # Pin for alpha stepper step signal
alpha_dir_pin 0.5 # Pin for alpha stepper direction
alpha_en_pin 0.4 # Pin for alpha enable pin
alpha_current 1.5 # X stepper motor current
alpha_max_rate 30000.0 # mm/min
beta_step_pin 2.1 # Pin for beta stepper step signal
beta_dir_pin 0.11! # Pin for beta stepper direction
beta_en_pin 0.10 # Pin for beta enable
beta_current 1.5 # Y stepper motor current
beta_max_rate 12000.0 # mm/min
delta_current 1.5 # stepper motor current Paired with Y axis
gamma_step_pin 2.2 # Pin for gamma stepper step signal
gamma_dir_pin 0.20 # Pin for gamma stepper direction
gamma_en_pin 0.19 # Pin for gamma enable
gamma_current 1.5 # Z stepper motor current
gamma_max_rate 500.0 # mm/min
System configuration
Serial communications configuration ( baud rate defaults to 9600 if undefined )
uart0.baud_rate 115200 # Baud rate for the default hardware serial port
second_usb_serial_enable false # This enables a second usb serial port
Only needed on a smoothieboard
currentcontrol_module_enable true #Allows for digital control of current of motor drivers
Laser module configuration
laser_module_enable true # Whether to activate the laser module at all. All configuration is
# ignored if false.
laser_module_pin 2.4 # this pin will be PWMed to control the laser. Only P2.0 - P2.5, P1.18, P1.20, P1.21, P1.23, P1.24, P1.26, P3.25, P3.26
# can be used since laser requires hardware PWM
laser_module_maximum_power 0.7 # this is the maximum duty cycle that will be applied to the laser
laser_module_minimum_power 0.08 # This is a value just below the minimum duty cycle that keeps the laser
# active without actually burning.
laser_module_default_power 0.1 # This is the default laser power that will be used for cuts if a power has not been specified. The value is a scale between
# the maximum and minimum power levels specified above
laser_module_pwm_period 20 # this sets the pwm frequency as the period in microseconds
Laser fire configuration
switch.laserfire.enable true #
switch.laserfire.output_pin 0.26!v # connect to laser PSU fire (!^ if to active low, !v if to active high)
switch.laserfire.output_type digital #
switch.laserfire.input_on_command M5 # fire laser
switch.laserfire.input_off_command M3 # laser off
Compressor switch
Switch module for fan control
switch.fan.enable true # Enable this module
switch.fan.input_on_command M106 # This switch is turned on when M106Â is sent
switch.fan.input_off_command M107 # This switch is turned off when M107 is sent
switch.fan.output_pin 2.7 # This pin is turned on when this switch is turned on, and vice-versa
switch.fan.output_type digital # PWM output settable with S parameter in the input_on_comand
endstops_enable true # the endstop module is enabled by default and can be disabled here
alpha_min_endstop 1.24^ # add a ! to invert if endstop is NO connected to ground
alpha_max_endstop 1.25^ # NOTE set to nc if this is not installed 1.25^
alpha_homing_direction home_to_min # or set to home_to_max and set alpha_max
alpha_min 0 # this gets loaded after homing when home_to_min is set
alpha_max 680 # this gets loaded after homing when home_to_max is set
beta_min_endstop 1.26^ #1.27^
beta_max_endstop 1.27^ #
beta_homing_direction home_to_max #
beta_min 0 #
beta_max 460 #
gamma_min_endstop 1.28^ #1.28^
gamma_max_endstop 1.29^ #
gamma_homing_direction home_to_max #
gamma_min 0 #
gamma_max 0 #
alpha_max_travel 680 # max travel in mm for alpha/X axis when homing
beta_max_travel 460 # max travel in mm for beta/Y axis when homing
gamma_max_travel 150 # max travel in mm for gamma/Z axis when homing
Hard Limit stops
optional enable limit switches, actions will stop if any enabled limit switch is triggered
alpha_limit_enable true # set to true to enable X min and max limit switches
beta_limit_enable true # set to true to enable Y min and max limit switches
gamma_limit_enable true # set to true to enable Z min and max limit switches
Homing feed rates
alpha_fast_homing_rate_mm_s 150 # feedrates in mm/second
beta_fast_homing_rate_mm_s 150 # "
gamma_fast_homing_rate_mm_s 10 # "
alpha_slow_homing_rate_mm_s 50 # "
beta_slow_homing_rate_mm_s 50 # "
gamma_slow_homing_rate_mm_s 5 # "
Homing retraction
After homing to the limit switchs the axis will move away from the limit switchs by the the retract distance.
alpha_homing_retract_mm 5 # distance in mm
beta_homing_retract_mm 5 # "
gamma_homing_retract_mm 2.5 # Distance in mm, moves adjust this if auto focus is not correct.
What am I supposed to do with this file?Must I upload it to the Smoothieboard?If yes, how do I upload the file?
Two way: Plug your computer into the smoothie board and access the smoothies micro SD card. Or remove the micro SD card from the smoothie and plug it into your pc if you have a slot or card reader.
You want to now basically delete everything off the SD card. In its place now save this configuration file. As config and save the firmware {link can be found on the other thread} as firmware.bin let me know if that works or you need any further assistance. Bonne
So this should be correct. I placed the config file and left 'config' and 'firmware.cur' on its place on the SD card.
Delete the original config and rename the new one config, Delete the old firmware and download the lastest cnc version,https://github.com/Smoothieware/Smoothieware/blob/edge/FirmwareBin/firmware-cnc-latest.bin Copy it over to the sd card and rename it to firmware.bin
When you restart/turn on the smoothie, it will see it has a new firmware to install it, give it a moment and then it should reconnect to the pc and your ready to go
Hi there,
For some mysterious reasons my smoothieboard stopped responding yesterday (connected but no moves possible).
I ended reflashing the latest CNC edge build but the provided config file (1.03) didn't worked.
So I recompiled it using the stock provided config with the paramater of 1.03 and here it is:
BEWARE TO CHECK EVERYTHING before running your laser with this file, it may contain different pin addresses or setting than your machine !
I attached the current firmware.bin so everything is in one place
config.txt (12.4 KB)
Odd? What did you have to change in the config for it to work again?
I didn't check everything.
After flashing I couldn't do anything (looks connected but no pos feedback nor stepper moves) but leds were ok. Then it started working with a fresh default config from the smoothie wiki.
So I just did some copy/past with the modified setting from the 1.03 you provided to the new one.
I guess they added something in the firmware and the config needed a new parameter or whatever.
I already had to do it in the past for my 3d printer.


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Our Thistle jewellery is a lovely unique way to add a touch of Scotland to your look! We use the beautiful thistle tins from the Shortbread House of Edinburgh for these pieces!
All our findings and chains are sterling silver from British suppliers. Your jewellery will be made to match as closely as possible to the photographs, but as all our jewellery is handmade and from upcycled tins, please allow for slight variations in design.


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Enjoy your vacation freedom even more – discover the treasures of Italy with GuidArt, the new audio guide player you won't have to give back!
Until yesterday, audio guides you rented had to be picked up in a place and returned at that same place. Now, with GuidArt, you can experience the same tours - and the player is yours to keep, at the same price!
Pick up your audio guide directly in the Rome city center. We'll provide you with the address on your confirmation voucher.
You can also purchase the home delivery version by clicking here.
GuidArt is an innovative and excellent multi-language audio guide (Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish), which allows you to visit and learn about the history, curiosities, and anecdotes of the places of your interest when and how you want.
Take a stroll with GuidArt, listening to two voices that will guide you through the heart of the city, in your preferred language. We'll give you a map where listening points are detailed. The GuidArt audio guide box also contains two high-quality pairs of earphones for the listening pleasure of up to two people.
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- One audio guide with 1Gb memory preloaded in five European languages (including Dutch for the Florence itinerary)
- One AAA battery
- One map of the itinerary
- Two headsets for up to 2 persons
- One serial code to be used on our website to download and save your routes on your computer
- Instructions for use
If you wish, GuidArt may be converted into an MP3 audio player (downloading the Firmware "LETTORE AUDIO" from our portal) with advanced functions such as digital recorder, USB key data storage up to one gigabyte, as well as MP3 audio music player.
By downloading any destination itinerary among those proposed on our portal, you can continue using GuidArt audio guide.
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- Make sure the battery is inserted correctly, respecting its polarity.
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- Each choice contains the audio of the itinerary in one language. Moving the jog to the left or right scrolls through the choices and the relative numbers. Pressing the choice number when it appears on the display confirms the language selection for the itinerary. The choice numbers corresponding to the languages are listed beside the GuidArt image.
- If you want to change a previously selected language, keep the jog pressed until the device returns to the choice modality, at which point you can select a new language.
- Comment 00 describes device use and functionalities.
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Once a confirmation code has been assigned to your reservation of the GuidArt audio guide, we can refund the full cost until time of pick-up. Once you have picked up the audio guide, we can only offer to replace malfunctioning audio-guides, no further refund is possible.
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Rome Route
A stroll through the heart of the city. Two voices and a map to guide you to the discovery of works of art, history, legends and anecdotes. One and a half hours of audio to enjoy even with a friend!
- Il Colosseo
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- Carcere Mamertino
- Colonna e Foro di Traiano
- Mercati Traianei
- Vittoriano
- Campidoglio
- Teatro di Marcello
- Ghetto ebraico
- Piazza Bocca della Verità
- Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cosmedin
- Circo Massimo
- Isola Tiberina
- Trastevere e Santa Maria in Trastevere
- Piazza Farnese
- S. Maria della Pace
- Piazza Navona
- Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza
- Pantheon
- Piazza del Popolo
- Piazza di Spagna
- Fontana di Trevi
- S. Giovanni in Laterano
- Castel S. Angelo
- San Pietro
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Take a stroll through the heart of the city. Up to two people can listen to the two voices leading you to discover works of art, history, legends, and anecdotes. You'll also have a map to guide your steps.
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- Arch of Titus
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- Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
- Vesta Temple
- Arch of Septimius Severus
- Mamertine Prison
- Trajan's Column and Forum
- Trajan's Market
- Vittoriano Monument
- Piazza del Campidoglio
- Theater of Marcellus
- Former Jewish Ghetto
- Piazza Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth)
- Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin
- Circus Maximus
- Tiber Island
- Trastevere and church of Santa Maria in Trastevere
- Piazza Farnese
- Church of Santa Maria della Pace
- Piazza Navona
- Church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza
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- Piazza del Popolo
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125m; France
Director: Lucas Belvaux
Cast: Yvan Attal, Anne Consigny and André Marcon
Synopsis: Stanislaff Graff, a rich industrialist and jetsetting playboy with a wife and a lover, is snatched by kidnappers who demand a fifty million euro ransom. The main question for his board is whether his life is worth more than twenty million. Based on a true story. Told entirely from the industrialist's point of view, there's really nothing here about work or workers, and even the question about what a life is worth is not explored much or well. While it's barely hinted that the kidnappers may be disgruntled workers, this too is left unexplored.


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Vital Considerations to Make When Acquiring Pest Control Services
You need to understand that of all creatures that have been created; pests are the most troublesome. This is due to the destruction they cause to some of the things that are kept in the warehouse. It can be quite devastating for you to find out that some of the property you have acquired using a lot of money are destroyed by some organic creatures. This often leads to many losses and in most scenarios, people would want to use or input measures that can enable them to get rid of pests at all cost. One of the best ways to ensure that you find a solution to such a problem is by using what we call pest control processes. Sometimes it is important that you consider an established company when you are planning to introduce some pest control measures in your warehouse. Below are some of the things that will make you choose the best company when looking for a good pest control company to hire.
The first thing you need to consider when looking for the best control company is their past record of accomplishment of pest control. This can prove to be very beneficial in the sense that you be able to understand which kind of company you are dealing with and what kind of services you can expect in your warehouse. One of the things you need to have in mind is that every undertaking should be geared towards conserving the environment and for this reason is it is important that you find out the nature of chemicals will use these particular companies eradicate pests. This is very important because you need to ensure that the process been used to conduct pest control is eco-friendly.
It is always important for people who are about to acquire services of any individual to do a calculation on the cost of those particular services. You need to find out how much it will cost you to be able to establish a good pest control program in your warehouse. It is important for you to note that the company you will be hiring to do pest control in your warehouse guarantee you that the nature of services they will render to you will be uncompromised. You need to ensure that you make the following considerations before hiring any pest control company. View here for more


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Lens: A Crystal Carafe And Glass
Lens: A Crystal Carafe And Glass
A band of hand-cut connecting ovals.
There is a carafe and glass in each set.
Each carafe and glass has been hand-blown and hand-engraved.
Our carafe sets are made from fine crystal glass.
All of our glassware is dishwasher safe.
Dimensions. Carafe: 20 cm tall, 12.5 cm wide, capacity: 1300 ml; Glass: 9 cm tall, 7.2 cm wide at rim, capacity: 270 ml.


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CAM's OTC makes a world of difference for UK truck tyre data
Through the development of the Tyre Intelligence Europe (TIE) initiative, the pivotal role that CAM's Online Tyre Catalogue (OTC) is playing in linking 'sharer dealers' to the platform and accessing details down to the article level for brands, sizes and location of sale is becoming increasingly apparent.
With the majority of CAM's truck tyre dealers having signed up to the TIE initiative as 'sharer dealers', the stage is set to deliver a wide spread of UK truck tyre volume data. Coupled with its linkage to the OTC, TIE is also able to provide the most accurate detail around truck tyre sales.
CAM is continuing to expand in the OTC. Next month it will be present at 'Tire+' 2017 in Shanghai in September, with additional European shows planned into 2018. This ongoing commitment to maintain all brands of tyre in the OTC which might eventually be sold into the UK means all sources of truck tyre sales can be tracked through the TIE platform.
Since its inception in 2011, OTC has grown to contain over 420 brands and in excess of 215,000 individual tyre articles.


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From regular programs and activities to special events, YOUR Rowan County Public Library continues to be a very happening place. Regular programming for April includes:
AFTERSCHOOL STORYTIME on Monday and Thursday afternoons at 4
MOTHER GOOSE STORYTIME on Tuesday mornings at 10:15
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES on Saturdays at noon, Mondays at noon, and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
CHESS CLUB at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 24
CREATIVE COLORING on Tuesday, April 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m.
TEEN GAME NIGHT on April 25 at 5 p.m.
In addition to the abundance of ongoing programs, two very special events in April are the:
ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR PICNIC on April 28 at 1 p.m. Bring your favorite plush friend so both of you may enjoy a story, crafts, and snacks.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE, Thursday, April 19, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, April 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thousands of books (regular print, large print, young adult, juvenile, and children's) as well as CDs, DVDs, and more will be available at super sale prices. Stop by and buy!
Finally, opportunities to check out and read award-winning books abound. The 2017-2018 winners of the Kentucky Bluegrass Award were announced two days ago. These books are special because they are selected by Kentucky Preschool through Grade 12 students. This year's winners are:
Preschool: MOTHER BRUCE by Ryan T. Higgins (E HIGG)
Grades K-2: MADELINE FINN AND THE LIBRARY DOG by Lisa Papp (E PAPP, Children's New Collection)
Grades 3-5: DOG MAN by Dav Pikey (J PILK, Children's Best Collection)
Grades 6-8: GHOST by Jason Reynolds (J REYN)
Grades 9-12: THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR by Nicola Yoon (Y NOON, Best Seller Collection)


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TK4669 Turkish Airlines - Arrival Delhi Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Flight Status for 2019-09-19
This flight was also scheduled for Yesterday (2019-09-18). See it here
This flight is also scheduled for Tomorrow (2019-09-20). See it here
Chennai (MAA)
Chennai Airport
Date: 2019-09-19
Scheduled Departure Time: 01:10
Scheduled Departure Time: 01:10
Terminal: 1
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Indira Gandhi International Airport
Date: 2019-09-19
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Scheduled Arrival Time: 04:00
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Latest News
Post reclamation sale saves Soldiers money
Soldiers who want to save money on uniforms and other Army gear should check out the post reclamation sale the first Friday of every month. Fort Benning's next reclamation sale begins at 8 a.m. March 2 at the Salie Complex, Building 9057, 6883 Ivey Road.
Soldiers can buy ACUs, pants, gloves, PT shirts, duffel bags, boots and more.
"It was designed to save the Soldiers at least 25 percent off the unit price," said Jacqueline Dillard, ITT Exelis material coordinator. "And it's 50 percent less than what the military clothing store sells (it for)."
Items are limited to two sets of clothing and one pair of boots, per person, to allow everyone an opportunity to purchase items, Dillard said.
Those interested are able to purchase up to $300 worth of items. Cash is the only form of payment accepted. Credit cards and checks are not accepted.
The reclamation sale is open to active-duty military, authorized retirees and National Guard or Army Reservists on active duty. National Guard and Army Reservists must have their active-duty orders.
Family members are permitted to purchase items as long as they have their spouse's military ID card, she said.
The first hour is allotted to Soldiers in the rank of staff sergeant and below, and after 9 a.m. the sale is open to all authorized buyers.
At February's reclamation, nearly 500 people took advantage of the sale, so the parking lots get full, she said. Parking is allowed along the road but not inside the gate. For more information, call 706-545-1972 or 706-545-1104.


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Elevation TWG Meeting
Submitted by mcrae on February 9, 2012 - 2:31pm
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Hello Everybody!!
The next meeting of our work group is different from most of the others. It will be at 1:30 pm at Georgia Forestry in Macon (map attached):
The date is Tuesday Oct. 11
I do apologize for the late notification. Like all of you, I have a regular job. I have the best intentions of doing better but something seems to get in the way every time. If anyone would like to meet before the meeting for lunch, that would be wonderful. I'll take suggestions and email the notification.
Thanks to everyone who has supported our group. We continue to reach out to others who have an interest.


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Gun-shaped phone case that triggered Florida school lockdown is 'a fashion trend,' student says
A high school in DeLand, Fla., went into lockdown Tuesday morning after a student reported seeing a classmate with a handgun in his pocket, police said.
But once police found the 15-year-old student suspect around 9:30 a.m., it became clear the item wasn't a handgun at all. When police searched the teen, they found a novelty phone case that had been molded to look like a pink gun, DeLand police said.
The teen suspect was charged with misdemeanor disruption of an educational institute, police said. The lockdown lasted 30 minutes, WFTV reports.
The suspect told police that he'd purchased the case on the internet for himself and his girlfriend, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
"[The student] stated he knew bringing the case to school was a mistake and he was just doing it as a fashion trend with his girlfriend," an arrest affidavit obtained by the Sentinel said.
The incident in DeLand — located in central Florida, north of Orlando — comes a week after a mass shooting in southern Florida left 17 dead. The Parkland school shooting was the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn., left 26 victims dead.
DeLand police said they're glad the student reported the sighting, even though it turned out to be a false alarm.
"We know that kids will be kids, but in today's world we must be vigilant," DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger said in a statement. "I want to express to all of our young people out there that they should always feel comfortable coming forward with information. Even if you're not sure, we want to know."
Umberger also criticized the existence of the phone case.
"It makes no sense that cell phone accessories are being made to look like handguns and it makes no sense that gun manufacturers are making fatal weapons into novelties like pink handguns," Umberger said.
That's a real gun on the left. On the right is the cell phone case .@DeLandPD a 15 year old student had on him today at DeLand High prompting a 30 min lockdown pic.twitter.com/Pa7t89U5sj— Mike Springer WFTV (@mspringerwftv) February 20, 2018
The student involved in the incident was released to his parents following his arrest, the Sentinel reports.
Local school officials told parents that they should be watching their children closely.
"You have to have a discussion with your children regarding 'see something, say something' to a trusted adult. You have to monitor your children's cellphone and social media, and third, you need to check their backpack," Volusia County Superintendent Tom Russell told WFTV.


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You've probably heard this before, but there are so many reasons why one should stop smoking weed. You may think that there's no problem with smoking weed because people use it for medical reasons but there is a big difference between smoking weed medically and smoking it recreationally. Recreational marijuana users are having problems because basically, their brains and their entire bodies are affected because of smoking marijuana for a long time.
Here are just a few things that you may want to think about so you can convince yourself to get out of the weed smoking habit:
Did you know that when you smoke weed recreationally, your respiratory system and breathing will be greatly affected? This is because weed is normally smoked through a joint and you will have a problem because of the byproducts that you get when you light up the joint. In fact, smoking week through a joint is much like smoking traditional cigarettes because you get to breathe in smoke. Smoking weed can also have a bad effect on your skin. This is because you will have poor blood circulation and will have less oxygen that is needed to rehydrate your skin. You may end up having premature ageing in just a month of taking marijuana. How older will you look if you've been smoking weed for a long time? If you want to look younger, then smoking marijuana should be stopped! Lastly, smoking weed will make your eyes look yellowish and tired plus you will have yellowish teeth as well! This means you will look really bad and unhygienic. If you want to start looking better, then you should get some help so you can stop smoking weed as soon as possible!
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Talk-backs & Tamales: Audience Member Alice Responds to ROMA
Alice Venessa Bever attended our 24th TweetUp on Sept 22nd and felt compelled to write about her experience.
" By being welcomed, instantly I belonged."
The more I explore what works in the theatre world many claim to be dying, I see that it is the act of inviting in that is positively transforming the art I've chosen to dedicate my life to. Let me explain:
Getting There My Geo Metro and I found 24th street from Claremont just fine. Circling a bit for street parking helped me to get to know a few neighbors who understood by my Wyoming plates that I wasn't a "local". As I walked down the street to my destination, people were sitting on porches talking to each other, kids were playing, music drifted in and out between driveways. I felt that I was walking down the street of my childhood or a street in Rome (no pun intended-clearly) where people savored the passing of the evening sun with their neighbors. As my heels rhythmically punctuated the sidewalk toward the theatre I wondered if my closeted social anxiety would rear its' head. Would I be forced to pretend I had an important email to tend to so to keep my eyes buried in my phone? Or make several trips to the bathroom? Or purchase wine then chocolate then something else, just to keep myself busy and away from awkward interactions or the feeling of being an outsider? As I approached, I saw a group of people standing outside looking busy and happy, conversating and laughing. Apparently I am still working through scarring left from seventh grade school dance mishaps because suddenly I started worrying about my hair and if the hole in my dress would be perceptible to others. Just as my thoughts were starting to go meticulously awry, my pattering feet and mind were interrupted by a hello. I'm a card-carrying weird and fragile thespian. The simple act of a stranger's greeting totally made my experience shift. By being welcomed, instantly I belonged.
The following hour was spent watching people eat tamales, talking about relevant things to strangers and tweeting (I was invited by
Cindy to be part of the 24th street Tweetup, an event which invited theatre people to the theatre to Tweet about the evenings' performance). By the time I settled into my seat, nestled in between Jesus and Park (two incredible theatre-makers in the LA area who gave me lots of insight about my own work in between MnM's and laughter about the 90's [of course I mentioned project1979 and gave them a sticker!]), I had already been a participant in an event.
The Show Then came the show, of which I wrote an exuberant (is there any other way?) Facebook post about the following day:
I am still haunted by last night's performance of Roma. I left inspired. I felt welcomed by the performance and the people in it and around it. I was told a story that changed me. That is the gift of theater: the purity of intention to connect people to life in a deeper way, transcending language, culture and sound. Because of Cindy Marie Jenkins and the invite to participate in the 24thTWEETup, I found myself in an enchanting world, in the midst of an illuminating portrait painted by powerful women who know how to make a stage live. THANK YOU. I will return and in the interim I'll be sure to spread the word of your theater and its' initiatives that can serve as a model to all of us art-makers out there.
Roma was storytelling at its best. I think it's important to underline the capacity that the women, the script, the staging and direction had in creating understated-not boring or overly-intellectual-simplicity. The women mirrored the story, real and raw. This play and the context for which it was presented did the same. Even now, what has remained in my memory was not a performance entirely in Spanish with English super-titles but a performance about life. Roma left a mark on me in a peculiar way: it made me glad to be a part of this art form. Theatre is one delicious and difficult gift to those who are part of its creation or consumption, a pulse that lives while encouraging others to do so.
Post-Show Talk-back
In regards to the post-show happenings: I gulped a little bit (imperceptibly) when Cindy reminded me that there'd be a talk-back following the show and asked if I could film it. I hate talk-backs. I really do. If I'm stage-side I am usually fuming about the actor who feverishly embellishes their *&^$#%Y^ process or the audience member who wishes they'd been cast in the play itself by delivering a poorly-structured monologue in the form of a question, others attempting to hide the side look at their cell phone for the time, wishing they'd been able to sneak out before the whole thing started.
I quickly ate those little judgmental thoughts and found myself having to silence my excited interjections (I was becoming that audience member!) while filming. Interpretation upon interpretation, language upon language-it was communication at its best. Introducing the topic of the role that signing, super titles and translation-all in the context of dissecting a relevant play about loss of innocence and the need to dream-helped add yet another layer to the process of experiencing the evening. The post-show discussion panel which included the Deaf West Theatre did what a talk-back should do, enhance the performance.
Summary There are still so many things to say but since this is a blog post not a novel, I'll close with this: 24th Street theatre interrupts the flatlining conversation about the audience, about getting them and keeping them, about marketing
just so to the "needs" of the audience. It is apparent that 24th Street has got more than one thing right in what they are doing within their immediate community and greater Los Angeles. Like Albany Park Theatre in Chicago, this establishment goes beyond the "If you build it, they will come" strategy. They are answering relevant questions about the theatre's role in society with their actions, choices, and invitation for others to participate in their evolution. It is clear in 24th street's outreach work, choice of their season or even just by having a professional outreach person on board, that in their 15 years of existence they have consistently taken small steps of inclusion which have led to big leaps in architecting the future of their theatre. As we see also with theatres like Victory Gardens, being innovative in theatre isn't about being under the umbrella of an art form that includes you, it's about being the umbrella itself. Any and all communities need theatre and yes, we all need to be included in the process of building that theatre that each of us inherently belongs to. 24th Street takes all the margins out of equation and creates the picture we all want to step into, each time anyone walks through those big green doors. Wait, did I mention that all the refreshments (including the phenomenal tamales) was pay-what-you-will/if-you-can?


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Macedonia: Toward Reconciliation and Integration
On February 12, the Georgetown International Relations Club welcomed Ambassador Vasko Naumovski of Macedonia. Following the panel event, Five Minutes with an Expert met with the ambassador to discuss topical issues including the dispute with Greece over the country's name and the movement for Macedonia to join the EU and NATO.
GJIA: There have recently been protests in Greece over the use of the name Macedonia sparked by negotiations between the two countries. How have these negotiations progressed recently?
VN: There's optimism on both sides of the discussion, and moving forward on the issue is in the interest of both countries. For Macedonia, it would be a step forward in our strategic orientation, especially with regard to membership in the European Union and NATO, and we believe that our membership in the EU and NATO would be in the interests of our friends from Greece as well. We intend to not only be friends, but true allies with Greece in the years to come.
GJIA: Greece is a member of both NATO and the EU. How does this fact impact negotiations regarding possible membership in those institutions for Macedonia?
VN: If we solve the issue with Greece, then there will be few other obstacles to our membership, because until now our membership has been prevented by Greece's use of a veto. It is not only in the interests of both of our countries, but also in the collective interests of the European Union and NATO, to include the Republic of Macedonia as a member state, and therefore improve the political and economic stability and security of the whole region.
GJIA: How likely is Macedonia to change its name in order to appease Greece?
VN: We are currently having talks within the United Nations to find a mutually acceptable solution to this question, because Greece and Macedonia do have differences over the name. These talks are conducted within the boundaries of United Nations Security Council resolutions, the judgment of the International Court of Justice, and the UN Charter. We are seeking to find a solution which is mutually acceptable and which will protect the dignity of both nations and peoples.
GJIA: Why is Macedonia looking to join the EU and NATO?
VN: There are greater political, economic, and security benefits for a small country like ours to be inside the European Union and NATO than to stay outside. All of the countries from central and eastern Europe that have joined the European Union and NATO have undergone a process of economic development, political stabilization, and improved living standards for their citizens; we have no reason to believe that this won't be the case with the Republic of Macedonia. We are already benefiting from a number of European Union programs, but the full membership will provide even more benefits and open up more funds. This will allow us to improve our standards of living and bring our society, economy, and political systems much closer to the standards of the European Union.
GJIA: What other domestic issues is Macedonia currently facing?
VN: As any other country in our region does, we do have certain political issues. That said, it has always been normal for a democracy to have differences of opinions, so the political system must find a way to keep those issues within the institutions. I'm hoping that our political leaders and the leaders of the different ethnic groups will find the strength to put the interests of the country before their political interests, because this is the only way for our country and our nation to move forward.
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Ambassador Vasko Naumovski is the Macedonian Ambassador to the United States, as well as the special envoy to the United Nations for the talks regarding the Macedonia naming dispute. He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, responsible for European affairs including integration and membership negotiations. He is also a Professor of International Relations, and has conducted and published research in the fields of international relations, European integration, and international law at the University of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Ambassador Naumovski holds a bachelor's, masters, and PhD from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, as well as a masters from the University of Bonn in Germany.


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|Bubble or Nothing
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Adam lies about having allergies, which gets him contained in a hypo-allergenic bubble.
The episode starts with Adam being attacked by wild lions in the school. While running from them, he comes across Jake swimming in a lake, and Adam tell him that he's sick of the school. In an attempt to get moved back to his old school, he tells the nurse he is allergic to all kinds of animals, and needles. But Principal Pixiefrog sees right through Adam's trick, and insists on putting Adam in a bubble. Jake soon notices Adam's bubble, and everyone soon gets one, except for Jake, who gets run over by elephants in a bubble fighting over donuts. Soon, Jake tells Adam that he has but one final request - a bubble, because if he doesn't get one, he'll die - of embarrassment. So Adam, once again, goes to Nurse Gazelle and asks for another bubble. But she tells them they're out of them, and after hearing that Jake will die - of embarrassment, she hatches up an idea and put Jake in Adam's bubble. While stuck in the bubble, Jake and Adam attempt to get to their classes, but realize it is impossible. So they both agree to stay put, but later that night, they are still at the school, until they fall asleep and start snoring, loudly. The next day, Jake tries to drive Adam out of the bubble, until they realize that Adam may be allergic to Jake. So, once again, they go to Nurse Gazelle and Adam tells her the truth about not being allergic to the animals, but he can't be allergic to Jake. He must be allergic to the bubble. So, Principal Pixiefrog, afraid of being sued, puts Adam back in the class of animals also allergic to bubbles. Then they start chasing Adam and he ends up in a lake to see Jake still in the bubbles. And by last Lupe appears saying to Jake and Adam about the bubbles are out of season, and Henry also appears telling about the new season is for canoes. The episode ends.
Major RolesEdit
Minor RolesEdit
- Slips Python
- Windsor Gorilla
- Lupe Toucan
- Ingrid Giraffe
- Punky Lions
- Coach Gills (Cameo)
- Coach Horace Ferret (Cameo)
- Margaret Rhino
- Latanya Hippo
- Joanie Ox
- Henry Armadillo (Cameo)
- Liam Hawk (Cameo)
- Vanna Flamingo (Cameo)
- Humphrey Bear (Cameo)
- Ursula Ox (Cameo)
- Lucy Seal (Cameo)
- Wilson Walrus (Cameo)
- Ryan Hippotamus (Cameo)
- Nerdy Crocodile (Cameo)
- Lacey Badger (Cameo)
- Bruce Wolf (Cameo)
- Shawn Owl (Cameo)
- Arnie Tapir (Cameo)
Production Music Edit
- Bush Trail (B) – Sam Sklair [title card]
- Tinenti – Oscar Valencia [montage of Adam getting bullied]
- Queen's Aloha Oe (C) – Kapono Beamer, Queen Lili'uokalani [Jake floats by on a raft]
- How Do You Do? – Denny Motion [at Nurse Gazelle's office]
- Dockside Dawn – Van Phillips [Adam is placed in a bubble]
- Queen's Aloha Oe (C) – Kapono Beamer, Queen Lili'uokalani [Jake floats by again]
- Too Busy Shopping – Armando Trovajoli [everyone having fun with Adam's bubble]
- Soft Winds – Jack Arel, Pierre Dutour [everyone using bubbles]
- Starting Again – Antonion Di Pofi [Jake is severely hurt]
- Boss Boogaloo – Russ Savakus [back to the nurse's office]
- Enigma [#27] – Anna Klockar [Adam and Jake in a bigger bubble]
- Enigma [#25] – Anna Klockar [that night]
- Tinenti – Oscar Valencia [the next morning]
- Queen's Aloha Oe (C) – Kapono Beamer, Queen Lili'uokalani [ending]
- Jake: How ya feelin' now, sport?
- Adam: Jake, I'm in a giant bubble!
- Jake: Whoa! Don't you just love this place?
- Adam: No! I can't believe what I've gotten myself into. You gotta help me get out of this thing.
- Jake: Get out, are you crazy? Finally, you've got something that makes you stand out from the crowd at this school.
- Adam: Uh, what about being the only human?
- Jake: I meant stand out in a positive way, sheesh.
- Slips: Whoa. That bubble is like the coolest thing ever.
- Windsor: Yes, and by property of association, Adam is also cool.
- Octopus: Whoa, neat bubble, Ingrid.
- Ingrid: Thanks, it matches my sweater. (licks the bubble) And it's strawberry flavored.
- Coach Gills: Bah, I've been in a bubble my whole life, before it was cool.
- The title is a pun on the phrase, "Double or Nothing".
- First appearance of the Punky Lions, a trio of jive-speaking lions, who abuse Adam for being the weakest "lion" in the school.
- Nurse Gazelle is the only nurse in school.
- Adam wants to get sent back to his old school, despite being reminded of how terrible it was in "The Times, They Are Exchangin".
- It's revealed there's a waterfall at the end of the river hallway.
- First episode where Adam and Jake are present in school at night. They'd go to school again in "Don't Noc It 'Til You Try It", and see a new side of the school they never knew existed before, which occurs every night. Granted, they were sleeping during the entire scene of them at night, so it can be infered that they fell asleep at dusk and awoke at dawn, keeping them oblivious, until that future episode.


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Last year, around $143B was invested worldwide for new data center projects. Large internet companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Google are leading the investment in next-generation "green" data centers. There is a trend towards building larger data centers, consolidating and densifying server concentration for the sites which require more efficient buildings.
Consequently, the blade server market for data centers will display a 2015 - 2020 CAGR of +10.8%, while the entire server market will increase by 2.3%. Global server market share for data centers will increase from slightly lower than 20% in 2014 to almost 35% by 2020. Our regional split shows that North America (particularly the US) has the biggest share of the server market, at 34%/$3.5B. Europe, however, leads the uPs equipment and cooling systems markets for data centers. In fact, Europe's large uPs (>100kVA) market was estimated at $931M in 2014. In this report, Yole Développement presents market forecasts for 2010 -2020, regional splits, and players' market share for servers, UPS, and cooling systems. Also, each technology's technical evolution will be presented.
Data centers are huge electricity users, representing around 1.62% of the world's consumed energy in 2014. Yole Développement analyses several possible scenarios for the evolution of data centers' energy consumption. In the actual scenario, with an average Power Usage Efficiency (PUE) of 1.8, worldwide data center energy consumption will reach 507.9 TWh by 2020. In our hypothetical scenarios, there's a possibility for achieving a 12.4% decrease of this number by implementing some new technologies.
Examples from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook show that it is possible to build highly-efficient data centers, with PUEs close to 1.1. In order to address the urgency for reduced energy consumption, manufacturers are emphasizing improved efficiency of the architectural design, the equipment, the cooling system, and more. Yole Développement report describes some of the more efficient modern data center architectures (modular Alternative Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) grid), as well as some upcoming technologies, i.e. silicon photonics and WBG materials that could reduce energy consumption.


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After a month-long deliberation and meetings with market participants, we can now share the results of the inaugural GlobalRMB China Capital Markets Awards.
It was tough to narrow down the list, just as we expected. The competition in most categories was truly fierce. It is worth taking a moment to acknowledge that many banks fought hard for mandates, strove to innovate and vied for an edge over the competition.
Deciding the winners was a task we did not undertake lightly. But at the end of the review process, we feel confident that we are recognising those firms and individuals that — during the period of consideration for the awards — managed to blend brand, legacy, execution and foresight to deliver the most value to their clients in each awards category.
Without further ado, below are the winners.
The FirstGlobalRMB China Capital Markets Awards
Best Panda bond house: Bank of China
Best offshore renminbi bond house: Standard Chartered
Best G3 bond house for Chinese issuers: HSBC
Best bank for ABS: Standard Chartered
Most impressive FIG issuer: Bank of China
Most impressive corporate issuer: Daimler
Most impressive SSA issuer: Republic of the Philippines
Service providers
Best bank for securities services: Standard Chartered
Best law firm: Clifford Chance
Special awards
Most impressive market innovation: Bond Connect
Person of the year: Charles Li, chief executive, HKEX
We will advertise the awards across our channels in both print and digital formats. We also look forward to seeing those of you that are able to join us for the formal awards ceremony, being held at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street on September 18. At the dinner, we will present the inaugural GlobalRMB awards to the winners in a joint event with our sister publications, Asiamoney and GlobalCapital.
Paolo Danese
Editor, GlobalRMB
Editorial committee:
Paolo Danese, Editor, GlobalRMB
Matthew Thomas, Asia Bureau Chief, Banking & Finance Group
Alex Pang, Executive Editor, Asiamoney
Rashmi Kumar, Editor, GlobalCapitalAsia


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Where To Focus Your Energy On Social Media In 2018
Social Media is tough. I'll be the first to say it. You can spend endless hours curating your posts, only to send them out into what feels like an empty void of no engagement.
So, to help you cut to the chase, here's what to focus your energy on to win at social media in 2018:
1. Facebook Groups
There is power in micro-communities. Already this year, businesses have started to realise that it is more beneficial to speak to a niche, target audience than shout out to the masses on social media. The reach of Facebook Page posts is getting squeezed more and more in the algorithm - on average now only 6% of people who like your page will see your content. However, posts from Facebook Groups (particularly high-value ones that don't use external links) are being ranked more preferably in the algorithm. I predict that Facebook will soon be adding paid advertising and boosted posts into Groups, so why not grow your group in 2018 while it's still a valuable and free resource?
2. Instagram Stories
In 2017, Instagram Stories more than doubled it's user base to a massive 300 million daily active users (as of November 2017). That means that 60% of Instagram users are viewing or publishing content on Instagram Stories every day. If you're struggling with the declining reach of your posts in the newsfeed, try consistently and effectively publishing creative Stories - it's likely that you'll be able to reach more of your audience there.
3. LinkedIn Value Content
LinkedIn has long been thought of as the platform that's only for job-hunting and B2B companies. While it is still all of those things, 2017 has seen some major changes for LinkedIn after being acquired by Microsoft at the end of 2016. They've changed the UX of Messenger, introduced video content, brought back hashtags, and improved their advertising platform. Essentially, LinkedIn has become a whole lot more like Facebook, making virality much easier to achieve if you're posting the right content. Ditch the links in your posts and offer high-value, story style posts that are laid out in short sentences with a gap every other line.
The LinkedIn algorithm likes to make people scroll and spend more time on the platform, so these "see more" style posts are performing really well at the moment - I'm sure we'll see even more of them in 2018. Here's Vin Clancy's full post if you were curious as to what comes next.
4. Sales Funnel
Do you know where social media fits into your sales funnel? What goals is social media helping your business to achieve and how are you tracking them? If you don't know the answer to these questions, spend some time at the start of the year planning out how you will use social media to convert your followers into customers in 2018. Think about how you can use social media to give people a first taste of what your business has to offer and move the user from consuming your content on social media to engaging with you elsewhere. Social media is like renting a flat and having a really volatile landlord; you never have total control of how and when a person will see your content. But, if you can get people off of social media and through the door of a space you own, you have much more control. Create a sales funnel that points people towards gated content, such as watching a webinar, downloading an eBook or taking a quiz on your website. Offering a low buy-in or free piece of content is a brilliant way for your social media fans to express interest and join your mailing list.
5. Authenticity
Now more than ever, people are questioning the impact that social media has on our mental health. Social media users are clued up to the fact that they're scrolling through a highlights reel. Break the mould and be an honest and authentic brand for them to connect with - people value progress over perfection. Why not show up in their feeds with an inspiring origins story or share a problem you overcame during your day?
Looking for more help to make 2018 your best year yet on social media? Get in touch for a free January consultation. You can also download our printable 2018 Editorial Calendar to make sure you never miss a national holiday or trending awareness day this year.


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Moving Service
The services we provide to the community and service users we do not just stop with the delivery of goods and documents. We are also ready to serve moving home and office. We will handle the start of packing, stuffing or transport of goods, to delivery to the destination address. Not stopping there, we will be ready to put your goods moving into a new home or office. This service is a special service from us, Eagle Logistics, that not all shipping logistics services to provide it.


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Intro Social Proof Marketing Definition
In Digital advertising, conversion signifies an action that a visitor chooses your website, while it's clicking through to the next page, providing an email or making a purchase. When a customer performs one those activities, it brings them one step closer to providing some kind of profit or financial benefit to you and your own brand. Digital companies use different advertising strategies to achieve the highest possible amount of conversions, one of which social proof is a effective strategy. The concept of social proof is based on people performing particular actions under the assumption that it is a good choice made by many others like them. Basically, social proof gives people a sense of confidence and authenticity about your company. This Is the reason why it's crucial that you know that which Proof is and the way it can be quite helpful for you whenever you want to reach a high conversion speed –it's very important to continuously improve your conversion metrics because they can make the difference between success and failure. Proof is an application for your website that may make that gap and have a big effect on what you're attempting to accomplish with your manufacturer. Social Proof Marketing Definition
What's Proof?
It's Clear to realize that using the fundamentals of social proof may raise the rate of conversion for your website and have a noticeable influence on your level of sales. In reality, it's known that world-renowned companies including Amazon or WordPress, have greatly favored this kind of conversion fostering applications. One of the leading conversion fostering social proof softwares on the market is named Proof, which is an outstanding program which uses the recent activity of your present clients to convert the traffic of your site to new customers.
Features of the different programs
Proof Includes a free trial version that lasts 14 days and six paid variations that adapt to various needs and requirements. Now we will earn a brief description of every one of these. Each program has two kinds of payment: one monthly and one yearly, which includes a two-month free deal.
· Fundamental : This plan is the simplest and using the least number of options, however, it's Endless Notifications, Unlimited Websites, A/B Testing, Conversion Analytics and Present Tasks alternative. It's a cost of $29 per month or $290 per year, when opting for the yearly payment program.
· Pro: This program has the exact same standard plan options, such as Live Visitor Count along with Hot Streaks in addition to some 10K visitor cap. It's a cost of $79 per month.
· Business: This program has the same Pro plan alternatives, such as Conversion Cards and Priority Support. Additionally, it has a 50K visitor cap or 100K visitor cap for monthly programs and annual plans respectively. It's a price of $129 a month.
· Premium: The Premium plan has the same Business plan choices. Except that It also has a 100K visitor cap or 200K visitor cap for monthly programs and annual plans respectively. It's a cost of $199 a month.
· Platinum: The Platinum program has the very same choices as the Business plan and also the Premium plan. The difference is it has a 300K visitor cap or 600K visitor cap for monthly programs and annual plans . It has a cost of $299 per month.
· Business : Proof's Enterprise program has the option to be defined by the contracting company, it's all the options of the preceding plans adaptable to the customer's requirements including visitor limit to the extent of the petition. The price varies depending on the services requested and the magnitude of those.
Advantages And Detractors of using Proof
Proof Is a software with a very good reputation within the digital social proof space and these are some reason that have taken it to there. It is important to say these pros and cons are determined after considering the facts and opinions from multiple users so as to have a greater sense of understanding about exactly what it is that makes Proof such a viable (or not-so viable) choice that you use.
· The main instrument of Proof is that the notifications of the activity of those people in your web site, that are shown to be viewing your site or buying something on your website, which results in a substantial increase in conversions. This is quite helpful because it motivates your prospects to take actions that they otherwise would not have, unless they saw proof that others had been doing exactly what they might have been reluctant about.
· A small but very valuable feature is the live visitor counter; this helps to provide a clearer idea of the scope of your webpage and acts as a snowball that increases over time; that links quite well with the initial benefit.
· The platform has a variant perfectly adapted to mobile devices. If you are the sort of person who must travel a lot or you aren't frequently on your own laptop, then this is the ideal selection for you.
· It adapts very easily to a site, obviously and works without hindering the speed and operability of it.
Due To how well Proof works, it's difficult to find something bad about it, however, there are a few things.
· The price, particularly the best plans can be somewhat surplus particularly compared to its nearest rivals, so for someone with no high buying power it may be too much to shell out upfront for this software.
· Something that could be a bit silly but that a few people do not enjoy is that the impossibility of eliminating the Proof logo. Social Proof Marketing Definition
Proof Is a system that is going to offer a way to your new to standout and it is Going to help you in the several ways that can boost your conversions. While It might be somewhat pricey, it's also worth taking into consideration how useful It is and how much of a difference it can do for you at the long and short term.


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Embodied Flow Yin Yoga is a gentle, integrative practice that creates a sacred space where time expands and slows down, allowing you to find your deepest sense of self. This approach combines a unique blend of yin poses, guided imagery, experiential anatomy, movement meditation, five elements of Chinese medicine, breathwork, mantra and mind-body medicine practices.
Embodied Flow Yin Yoga recognizes that the way we care for ourselves, others, and the environment is interrelated. Through developing awareness and loving kindness on and off the mat, we gain a felt sense of this "interrelatedness" (yoga) and can become a more fully inhabited embodied being. In this tradition, becoming embodied is a process of returning to our innate sense of well-being where the richness and subtleties of life are deeply experienced. In this way, a life fully felt is a live fully lived.
Daily curriculum includes:
Yin poses (basic poses and variations)
Therapeutic applications of Embodied Flow Yin Yoga including: biomechanics, mind-body medicine, bodywork, energy medicine, emotional processing, and trauma informed approaches
Foundations of traditional Chinese medicine: meridians, the five elements, nutrition, cupping and moxa
Introduction to Embodied Flow principles and methodology
Facilitation skills in exploring Eastern and Western experiential anatomy
How to hold space for deep discovery and processing
Using props in a unique way to offer modifications that can help support each student's needs
Advanced observation and hands-on assisting skills
Integration of Tantric and Buddhist philosophy with yin yoga
How to create guided meditation that enhances the yin state of receptiveness, acceptance, compassion, intuition, and an individual's capacity to self heal
How to create sacred spaces through rituals
How to facilitate dynamic classes with yin yoga sequences, mantra, and movement meditations
After completing the 50h immersion, you can complete additional 50 hours for the full 100 hour certification and call your classes Embodied Flow ™ Yin Elements:
Prerequisite: a 200h Yoga Teacher Training
Within 1 year of completing the 50 hours Embodied Flow ™ Yin Immersion:
Read Sensitive Chaos and Between Heaven and Earth and write a 5 page paper on your integration and embodiment of those two books in your yin yoga practice and teaching.
10 class reports of a yin yoga class in the style of Embodied Flow
Film and send in 1 video of a 60-90 min Yin class demonstrating teaching core concepts of Embodied Flow ™ Yin for review and approval.
150$ Video submission fee
Upon successful completion of the requirements:
• Upon signing the Embodied Flow™ Yin Elements Teacher agreement and submitting a 150$ admin fee, facilitators can call themselves an Embodied Flow™ Yin Elements Teacher and name their classes Embodied Flow™ Yin Elements on all printed and digital mediums.
• Facilitators will be listed on the Embodied Flow™ website under Embodied Flow™ Yin Elements Teachers
Please submit all material at one time, upon completion. Please send reports, essay and link to your video to email@example.com. At that point you can also arrange payment for the 300$ administrative and video submission fee.
For full Embodied Flow™ Yin Certified status, please see our full Pathways to Certification


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Nouveau Pièce d'argent Kookaburra australien 2019 de 1 once
Purchase your 1 oz 2019 Australian Kookaburra silver coin from our online store today, for the lowest price on the net. Perth Mint brings us the 2019 addition to their popular Kookaburra series, featuring new designs on both the reverse and the obverse!
The breathtaking reverse design features a watery landscape where a kookaburra awaits the sunset, perched atop a protruding tree stump, with an island of reeds and a tree in the field. Also on the reverse, the coin's title, year of issue, metal weight, content and purity, set within a light border around the feature.
The obverse feature is Jody Clark's brand new, detailed effigy of Elizabeth II in profile, seen wearing her magnificent State Diadem. Also on the reverse, Elizabeth II's name, along with the country of origin and the coin's unique denominational value.
The Australian Laughing Kookaburra is not only a sight synonymous with the Australian outback, it's also the largest species of all the kingfishers, reaching up to 17" or 42 centimetres in length. Celebrate the beautiful native fauna of Australia and diversify your holdings with a 1 oz 2019 Australian Kookaburra silver coin today.
Multiples of 20 will ship in a Perth Mint roll
|Perth Mint
|Brillant et hors-circulation
|Portrait récent de la reine Élizabeth II par Jody Clark, les mots « Elizabeth II Australia 2019 1 Dollar » et les initiales de l'artiste
|Un kookaburra se reposant sur un morceau de bois flottant sur la rivière, entouré du titre, de l'année d'émission, du poids et de la pureté de la pièce
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New standard in SMT Technology
Contax Production Automation Ltd
The Para Doble defines a new standard of highly flexible SMD pick & place machines. Drive technology, materials, vision system and software have been developed especially for this machine and are trend-setting. The Para Doble combines to Paraquda machines in one: A chip placer, a fine pitch placer, an odd-shape component placer and a dispensing machine. The Paradoble offers unmatched changeover times, the highest number of feeder slots per square meter in the market. Intelligent kitting without production stop and the ability to combine placement, dispensing and component verification all in one. Thanks to the easy integration with modern ERP and production planning systems the Paradoble is the ideal equipment for high mix production with ever changing production schedules.
2 placement heads with 4 spindles each head, up to 30,000 cph
Up to 360 feeder positions
Dispensing valves can be integrated Without the loss of placement heads
Intuitive, easy operation using the new platform ePlace
Job and quality management integrated
High speed placement head with real-time trajectory optimization
Changeover without downtime
Very large feeder capacity
- Intuitive operation with ePlace
- 2 SMD placement heads with 4 spindles PER machine head
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We run several open evenings throughout the year to effectively inform parents and students about our full-time school. At these open evenings, you'll hear from a number of the school's management and teaching staff who will guide you through exactly how, and more importantly why, our full-time school will work for you and the students who enrol with us.
When considering a new school, parents and students have hundreds of questions that need answering. These opening evenings are designed to do exactly that. After the presentation on the night, parents can also register for a follow-up interview for a place in The Academy. The video below will give you more of an idea of what to expect when you come in and see us.
We have now opened bookings for our Open Evening for the 2019/2020 academic year. If you are interested in enrolling with us and have questions about the school, then we highly recommend you join us at our next open evening. These evenings are for both parents and students. To book, please complete the form below the video.
"We are strictly limiting places at The Academy for 2019/2020. Based on the level of interest in our current academic year, we expect to be fully subscribed for 2019/2020." – Michael Ruaidhri Deasy – Principal


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2018 Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium projects on display
Our 2018 Annual meeting/Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium was held Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the University of St. Thomas
Winchell research projects conducted in 2018 by undergraduates throughout Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, were presented April 21, 2018, at the University of St. Thomas.
A few of the Winchell research projects conducted this year by undergraduates throughout Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, which were presented April 22, 2017, at Macalester College.
A Mayo Clinic doctor had samples but not enough time to make use of them for a theory. Students Joey Murdock and Hannah Hartog at Concordia University's Department of Biology were looking for a research project. Advisor Mary Ann Yang was the middle person and mentor who put the team together. The result: "Differential protein expression comparison between fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma patient versus normal subject." Can proteomic screening on FC-HCC tumor samples reliably be identified through differential expression of proteins utilizing western blot analysis?
What are the variables that make microspheres dependable vehicles for controlled dosage of medicinal drugs? Daniel Sievert (advisor Kenneth Rohly) of Bethel University's Chemistry Department tested time, amount of organic solvent, amount of aqueous solvent, amount of drug, spin and other variables to maximize the size of microspheres. How well is the chloroquine released based on the variables? That was the subject of "Optimization of polycaprolactone microsphere size through synthesis manipulation."
Nanotubes, molecular sensors, thin films and field-effect transistors might benefit from the use of triimdes as a tool of sustainable engineering, compared to the electron-conducting properties of aromatic diimides. Can mellitic triimdes be stacked and assembled to form supramolecular structures? That's what Kofi Ofosu (with advisor Dennis Cao) of Macalester College's Department of Chemistry sought to find out with "Synthesis, characterization and electrochemistry of mellitic triimides."
With the loss of green space worldwide, what are the benefits of green roof systems? Whitney Gearhart, Paige Ohlund, Jocelyn Wiegand (advisor Jane Wattrus) of College of St. Scholastica's Department of Biology studied "Effect of moisture differences on soil microarthropod abundance, and diversity of green roof systems." Green roof beds that received no supplemental watering had higher abundances of microarthropods as well as more species diversity. Their data provided implications on how to better maintain green roof systems in order to maximize environmental benefits.
St. Olaf students have had a rich opportunity to explore environmental variables on agriculture. Thomas Knee (Kathleen Shea, advisor) studied "Disturbance in prairie ecosystems: the effects of fire on restored prairies in southeastern Minnesota." Since 1989 St. Olaf has restored about 61 hectares of agricultural land to prairie to conserve biodiversity; each section of St. Olaf prairie is burned every two to five years. How does species diversity, soil moisture, organic matter and nitrates vary in these sections, and why?
Margaret Noun (Kathleen Shea, advisor) examined "Effects of land management and agriculture on Rice and Heath Creek in Southeastern Minnesota." What are the effects of riparian buffers on water quality and macroinvertebrate diversity in a spring-fed stream and a lake-fed stream? Does proximity to agricultural fields make a difference?
Can a low-cost microbial fuel cell be constructed using a strip of copper, aluminum, a potted plant and simple electronics? The team of Ariya Ishida and Shane Kosieradzki (advisor Bruce Bolon) of Hamline University's Physics Department generated power using plant waste as nutrients for anaerobic bacterial respiration within the soil.
In "Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional tin sulfide nanosheets," Elizabeth Juarez Diaz (advisor John Dwyer) of St. Catherine University's Chemistry Department repots on efforts to synthesize nanosheets of tin monosulfide via a green hydrothermal synthesis, and strategies to controllably produce single- or few-layer nanosheets with large lateral dimensions.
With antibiotic resistance worsening globally, can bacterial cultures grown in nutrient broth solutions trigger antibiotic production? Brandon O'Connor (advisor Mitchell Maddox) of Bethel University's Chemistry Department looked at "Isolation of active compounds in antibiotic-producing bacteria."
Protein Farnesyltransferase has been successful in transferring non-natural substrates to Ras proteins — mutated in up to 30 percent of human cancers — using copper-catalyzed click chemistry. However, that process is toxic to living cells. In this research a bioorthogonal PFTase substrted was synthesized that does not require a copper catalyst. Shelby Auger (advisor James Wollack) of St. Catherine's Department of Chemistry presented her results, "Synthesis of a PFTase substrate containing a terminal olefin capable of tetrazine ligation."
How can 3D printing be designed with an optical cage system and accessories that is printable on any entry-level commercially available 3D printer at a much lower cost? David Shepler (advisor Brandon Winters) of Bethel University's Department of Chemistry created something for just under $60, compared to a high-end model of $430, for a two-foot section that could be used widely at schools.
The Carleton College Department of Biology team of Jackson Raynor, Sandy Carson and Apoorva Handigol (advisor Debby Walser-Kuntz) collected data demonstrating that BPA exposure during early zebrafish development alters baseline innate immune signaling as well as injury responses.
Current Minnesota rules require septic tank capacity to increase by 50 percent with the installation of food waste disposal because it may induce sludge accumulation and deteriorate tank effluent. Maneewan Sinchai (advisor Bo Hu), from the University of Minnesota's Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, explored "Degradation of food waste in simulated septic tank," finding a marginal reduction in water quality with food waste, without a negative impact on septic tank performance. Sludge accumulation from food waste was evident, but also without a significant difference between septic tank with sewage and that with additional food waste. A possible result of her research, she suggested, is improvement in regulations around septic tanks, used by more than 20 percent of U.S. households to treat wastewater.
Thanks to our Winchell Symposium sponsors!
- Donation in memory of former Minnesota Academy of Science Executive Director M.I. (Buzz) Harrigan
- American Chemical Society
- Bethel University Natural and Behavioral Sciences
- Carleton College Department of Chemistry
- College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Department of Chemistry
- Hamline University Chemistry Department
- Hardenbergh Foundation
- Macalester College Department of Biology
- Macalester College Chemistry Department
- Minnesota State University – Mankato Department of Biological Sciences
- St. Catherine University School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences
- St. Olaf College Department of Economics
- St. Olaf College Natural Sciences and Math
- Tribeta
- University of Minnesota – Duluth College of Pharmacy
- University of Minnesota – Twin Cities College of Biological Sciences Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
- University of Minnesota – Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering Department of Chemistry
- University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering – Dr. Ronald Poling, Department of Physics and Astronomy
- University of St. Thomas Biology Department


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MUDA hat tournaments are back and (with a little luck) so is SPRING!
Time to dust off those cleats and get ready for spring ultimate! What a better way than with a Saturday hat tournament. As usual, the cost for registration will be $10 (either cash or paypal).
However, for this event all proceeds will be going toward player sponsorships for the MUDA youth league!! We also invite all high school students to play for FREE!!
What you need to know:
*This is a one-day mixed tourney (5-2 or 4-3 based on sign-ups).
*For this tournament we will be choosing teams in TRUE hat tournament style. All names will be sorted into hats according to position (handler/cutter) & gender. Then teams will be randomly chosen!
*Teams will be announced at 9:30am on Saturday, March 17th at the Greensward in Overton Park. Games will start afterwards.
Here is the link to register!!
**Please indicate on registration if you are a high school player and your registration fee is WAIVED!
**Still indicate if you have a request for a buddy. We will do our best to accomodate!
Cost per player:
*The registration fee is still $10 (send money through paypal to firstname.lastname@example.com OR bring $10 the morning of the tournament to the fields)
Bring a buddy: if you both request each other online, you'll be on the same team. Invite your friends!
Don't forget to bring cleats and water. Bagels, Bananas, etc. will be provided.
MUDA hat tournaments are back and (with a little luck) so is SPRING!


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In our first week back, we have been grappling with some big questions. We've looked particularly at driverless cars, 'Carebots' and military weapons. Using the 'Trolley Dilemma' (Google it!) as a launching platform, we had some fascinating and insightful conversations and observations. In our Maths work we have been revisiting the 'bus stop' method of short division. The children paired up and taught each other, taking it in turns to be teachers and students. This was very effective. If you can spend some time at home revising this division method, it would be very useful.
Next week we will be taking part in the first 4 of our football league matches on Tuesday after school. In preparation for this we will offer, after school on Monday 3.30 to 4.15pm, some additional training and practice opportunities for the football team. If you would like your child to stay behind for this please let the office know.
Y6 Projects continued this week and we are now preparing for the art element of the project. Their homework for this week is to begin the project at home and bring it to school for next Thursday to share the stage it is at with the group. Most children have chosen to use Papier Mache or, in one case, a mobile of the Planets. If additional items are required (plastic bottles, cardboard boxes etc.) please source and bring these in to school for next week