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What's Happening Now with Public Housing/
Over the course of several years, the city has been analyzing the public housing stock and ways that we can better serve those in public housing through improved conditions, access to programs and services, and more.
"We are committed to serving all residents of New Albany, especially those who are in the most need. Our ten-year plan will improve housing conditions and supportive services for all residents of the New Albany Housing Authority and surrounding neighborhoods," stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.
Below are some of those findings, and steps the city and Housing Authority are taking to improve public housing in New Albany.
Public Housing Facilities are in Poor Condition
Public housing facilities are in poor condition, and not just locally. During an inspection this year, numerous instances of both mold and roof leaks were found in public housing properties, in both common areas and in units. In addition to the mold and roof leaks, properties were also shown to have been poorly or improperly maintained, with broken cast iron, massively clogged drain pipes, and broken-down playground equipment for children.
National Budget Underfunded
The New Albany Housing Authority, a federal program, is severely underfunded for the amount of people it serves. Building conditions are suffering, and projected national budgets do not have a way to pay for the upgrades necessary. Across the country, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that $26 billion would be needed to bring all properties across the nation back into good condition. Here in New Albany, that estimate is $138 million.
Housing Authority Properties are Too Concentrated
The New Albany Housing Authority properties are too densely concentrated in certain areas. Concentration is not ideal, and isolates residents from transportation, jobs, and other important services. Excessive concentration of subsidized housing is not consistent with current federal policy or the city's comprehensive plan.
A Plan Forward
The city entered into an agreement with the Housing Authority early this year to jointly develop a long-term plan on how to move forward, focusing on three major objectives:
1. Better serve housing residents and surrounding neighbors
Not only are the physical conditions of properties suffering, but access to services has been lacking as well. Within the last several months, steps have been taken to improve medical services, building conditions, and resources available to public housing residents. Through partnerships with IUS, Lifespring, Hope Southern Indiana, and others, a wellness center and full medical office will be locating in Housing Authority properties. This effort will bring much need health and medical services to both children and adults.
2. Improve public housing properties
A modernized, neighborhood friendly layout of public housing properties can lead to better access to transportation, jobs, and other important services. By utilizing a mix of housing vouchers and newly constructed units in mixed-income developments, concentration can be lowered and residents can be better served.
3. Reach a sustainable model
The current funding model for public housing is not adequate enough to properly serve residents. A new, modern plan must be developed that will better serve residents and be sustainable in the future.
What's happening now?
Currently, the housing authority is conducting a physical needs assessment and inspection of all Housing Authority properties. They are anticipating this work will be complete in early 2018. This assessment will provide a detailed inventory of the condition of NAHA-owned properties, and will detail physical conditions of each unit, including structural assessment, building systems and components (HVAC, Plumbing, electrical systems, etc.) mold detection, air quality assessments, and other items.
The city is also gathering an inventory on vacant homes and properties that could be rehabbed or developed into mixed-use housing to accommodate a housing choice voucher. According to the 2014 US Census, there are 2,259 vacant housing units in New Albany.
This data is needed to submit to HUD before a final housing plan can be completed. After receiving the assessment, HUD can better make a determination and approval for any changes to the public housing stock that will be implemented.
"We are hopeful that through a combination of Housing Choice Vouchers, Rental Assistance Demonstration, and other programs that we can work to improve the public housing program in New Albany," stated interim Housing Director David Duggins.


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Some typewritten notes from I don't know when. Probably 2005.
I usually think of my ending first, but I've struggled with the ending of A Familiar Place. My first draft felt like the end of Fight Club, and I really hate the ending of Fight Club. After I had a son, I rewrote the ending – he ends up killing the boyfriend, doesn't kill his wife, (doesn't kill himself in front of his children (Jesus, what was I thinking?) and only ends up realizing what he's about to do right at the end, and ends up being taken by police. In the back of the squad car he sees the X on the garage door he marked.
I want to take a stab at this. It really should feel like if I cut a trailer to this film, it should be set to the Talking Heads, Once In A Lifetime
And you may ask yourself
Where is that large automobile?
And you may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful house!
And you may tell yourself
This is not my beautiful wife!

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Adobe developments
Adobe's Portable Document Format, known universally as the PDF, has become more portable than ever.
The software giant behind such household names as the Photoshop digital image editor and Premiere digital movie editor said it was making life easier for software users to access their PDFs wherever they're stored by offering Box and OneDrive integration in the latest versions of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader.
Seagate releases the world's biggest hard drives
In a world of slim and light technology, designed to be mobile, it's unusual to hear a tech giant boasting about the world's biggest hard drive.
But that's exactly what Seagate Technology plc, a world leader in storage solutions, recently announced.
It has made, and is now shipping, its 10TB helium enterprise hard drives called the Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD.
New ransomware taking iTunes vouchers
Smart phone users are being warned by police of a new scam designed into frightening them into offering up financial information.
Constable Ryan Fleming of Te Awamutu Police posted a warning on Facebook after the latest scam attempted to extort money in the form of Apple iTunes credit from the phone user.
Microsoft helps kiwis get started in tech careers
Thousands of young people from underserved communities in New Zealand will now have the opportunity to get their start in a career in technology thanks to Microsoft grants announced this week for two Kiwi computer science education groups.
The donations of cash and software to High Tech Youth and OMGTech! will go towards providing computer coding, programming and software design and development training in dozens of schools and communities across the country.


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The Best Performing Banner Size for Google AdSense
Part of optimization of Google adsense is to get an idea of what Ad sizes you should use to maximize the likelihood someone will see the ad and get interested in it.
The best ad size will vary according to the location the ad will be placed on the page and layout of the page. I have done a lot of research on my own website with regards to the best placement to attract a user's
Here is my list of the best size ads that I use on my websites (I don't bother with any other sizes because I have found they don't work):
- 728 x 90 banner ad
- 160 x 600 wide skyscraper
- 120 x 600 skyscraper
- 336 x 280 large rectangle
- 300 x 250 medium rectangle
728 x 90 adsense ad works best in the header next to your logo. This will usually mean making your logo a bit smaller and less dominate, however with some creative touches you can make your logo still stand out. Place this ad to the right of your logo. I usually incase the adsense ad within a div tag with a float right and 15pixel margin between the logo. This Banner will also work well in a forum situation. To check out the best Adsense Ad layout for a forum click this link. If you are using this next to your logo make sure you only display images as I have found text doesn't look that great and CTR (click through rate) drops.
160 x 600 adsense ad is best placed on the right side of your page acting as a sidebar. This size Google ad will usually produce an image if you have both image and text checked (this is because this is a standard size ad that advertises target when producing them). The smaller of the skyscraper ads (120 x 600) will usually produce text results. Because of this I have found that this size ad works best as displaying as an image only.
120 x 600 adsense ad is best placed as a sidebar where you would expect your navigation to be. This is usually on the left sidebar. Since these will usually only show text advertising I have found that text ads work best here. Images almost never gain attention on the left sidebar so it's worth selecting this as text.
336 x 280 adsense ad is best place on the right sidebar and will work as both an image or text advertisement. I have found a lot of sidebars are 250px or 300px wide so you may need to edit your template to fit this in. It is larger than the medium rectangle however it looks a lot better for text ads and also displays extra ads. Other locations might be just under the headline of an article you have written or at the very end of an article as text ads.
300 x 250 adsense ad this is best placed either on the right sidebar or just under the headline of an article. This is a useful ad if you are stuck with a 300px wide sidebar however where this ad excels is as an image or text just under the headline of an article. If you css style this ad to float "left" just under the headline and wrap the body text around it, it will produce some great results. It also looks very clean when compared to the larger rectangle in the same position.


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30, 60 and 90 days - starting a new job with a baptism of fire
I am half way through my first 90 days at ResourceiT and thought it was a good place to reflect on the first 30 days and what is next as I reach 60 and then 90 days as the new General Manager.
For those of you that don't know me I have been in technology marketing all my working life, I love the ever-changing landscape both in terms of technology and the partners that work within it. I get a real buzz out of being close to a business and facilitating growth which is what landed me in this role.
For the past 12.5 years I have been at Jabra, a global leader in sound solutions, working in the UK, across EMEA & finally finishing my time for the past 3 years running the global channel marketing organisation. It was time for a change though and what better place than the agency I had put my trust in for the past 6 years for my channel & alliance marketing that I knew shared the same working values as I did.
Day 1 in the office was the first change, no longer was I a remote worker with a globally spread virtual team, spending much of my life at Terminal 5 Heathrow. I was back to a daily commute and an office where my team were located. Quite a change but already one that I realised I missed. Working from home is great but nothing better than human face to face interaction with a team that are deeply committed to doing a brilliant job, always. The first 30 days were definitely about learning, understanding the business, our customers and new processes on the other side of the coin.
On day 5 though was back to the old routine, Heathrow but this time flying to Microsoft Inspire in Vegas with a new company name on my badge. Talk about baptism of fire in a new role. I met so many customers and future customers, engaged with old friends, made new ones. A real rollercoaster in the Nevada heat. The IAMCP Women in Technology luncheon was a real highlight as was singing on stage before Satya's core note with the rest of the Inspire Partner Advisory Council. I came back exhausted but energised about how much opportunity our customers have to grow in FY19 from AI to business apps to Azure to Teams, the interconnected world of Microsoft it an opportunity like no other.
Back in the office on day 15 and from then on in it has been full on, day 30 came and went so quickly and now we are at day 45 as I write this, how did that happen? They say it takes minimum 6 months to feel at home in a role but this is flying by.
Every customer meeting leaves me with that excited feeling of anything is possible, not to mention the first time I secured some business to work on a campaign with a Microsoft partner. Many of our customers are sharing the same challenge, how to make themselves stand out from the crowd faced with the difficult decision of where to invest their limited marketing budget for the best return. It all starts with the 'why' – a marketing investment is not worth it if you don't understand the core value proposition of what you are trying to sell. Even in my short time here I can clearly see better results when a partner has invested to understand who their customers are, why they buy from them and what sort of customers are good business.
So what's next as I start the second part of my first 90 days at ResourceiT. Well I am in the middle of several proposals, meeting more clients, existing and prospect and still getting to grips with being the new girl as regards to process. What is clear though is the world of channel development and marketing on the agency side is full on, switching from customer to customer all with different challenges requires a different way of engaging and reignites my passion every time.


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How times have changed—10-15 years ago, when you needed to store data for your application, it was likely structured data; the data fields were known ahead of time and didn't change much. This made your "make vs. buy" task pretty straightforward—you could roll your own flat file or basic database, you could use a big RDBMS vendor, or you could go with a smaller solution like MySQL to embed in your project. Your decision was based on a few key criteria: the solution had to scale, the RDBMS needed to be able to handle your data and queries over the next three years, and the cost you paid to the OEM had to be within budget.
Fast forward to 2015—now we're all experiencing the issues that Web 2.0 companies faced 10+ years ago that caused them to innovate. Their data was both structured and unstructured, the scale was large, data growth was accelerating and unpredictable, and the costs of the hardware and software licenses for RDBMSs were astronomical. Their scale-up architectures still could not solve the big data problem, regardless of how much money you tried to throw at the RDBMS vendors to solve the issue.
Are you facing an inflection point today with your software in terms of deciding which path to take, and how fast you can get there? Sooner or later, your BOD, CEO, or new CTO will arrive in your office and demand to know:
"What are we (you) doing about leveraging new big data tools for analytics?"
Hopefully, you've had a skunkworks project that involved prototyping a NoSQL, scale-out big data architecture. But before you know it, your boss's next question will be:
"How soon can we deploy in production, how much new revenue can we generate from analytics on our existing data, and how big are the new data-driven markets?"
So how can you navigate the make vs. buy decision today, in an environment with more software vendors and offerings then ever, with all of us touting that our product can boil the ocean? I'll explore two versions of this path in future blog posts that detail existing companies that are in market with ample customers and revenue, as well as startup companies that have a different focus and path in this technology lifecycle. In this blog post, I'll provide tips for balancing leverage, risk, and program management.
Leverage is defined as the ability to accelerate the scale, speed, and schedule of your project. Selecting a partner/software that gives you leverage is essential to the success of your big data architecture. Leverage can be thought of as a force multiplier, where your 20-person team produces at the speed and quality of a 100-person team. Think of leverage as a long-term parameter; your software partner should continue to grow and deliver, so you get a 10x bump again with the next release.
Risk and reward are different sides of the same coin. You can't eliminate risk and expect to get a big return. To outperform and out execute your competition, you need to take risks and implement change. If you're not building a product that will outperform your competitors' products by 10x, most likely your competitor or a startup is building one that is 10x as powerful as your product right now.
Take heed of the saying, "Well-behaved people seldom make history." Do you want the 10% better product featured on your resume, or the 10x project? I suggest going for the 10x one!
The three legs of a development program include your budget, schedule, and features. It's important to identify which aspects are most important to your project. Even with agile software development, you have a fixed size team (budget) and defined sprint times that will constrain the features that are available per sprint release. With a buy decision, you are increasing your feature set and speeding up time to market. The result? An improved, more predictable development program.
Be sure to be open and honest about the total costs over the life span of this release cycle. Keep in mind that open source software (OSS) is not really free; there are true and hidden costs to OSS, just as with commercial offerings. Start with a product that will grow with your needs, and has proven production deployments. That way, you won't have to re-factor your code as you move from development into QA and then into production.
Create a small team that is empowered to investigate and make decisions on which infrastructure software to use, with ownership spread across business strategy, product strategy, and program management (execution) areas. If at all possible, limit the number of people that own the decision to three people. Have your discussions/arguments up front, and have all groups funnel their issues through this key three-person team.
Each of these areas should include three key dimensions that are critical in selecting and implementing your data infrastructure software. Even though it might seem that your product is too complex to reduce it down to three critical dimensions, it's important to focus on the key issues that are critical to the success of your project. If one of the dimensions is scale, you can figure out if you need read performance, write performance, or a balanced metric. You don't need 14 parameters across 4 architectures that require a pivot table or a 4-point font on the spreadsheet; that level of complexity just obfuscates the discussion.
Don't fall into that trap of "analysis paralysis" that can lead to an executive review where someone says, "Well, the spreadsheet ranked choice "x" over "y" across the 100 dimensions by 5%." Most likely, you're having this review because the project missed its schedule, didn't include all features (as promised to your top customer) and is over budget. Nothing is more costly than doing a project over a second time; lost reputations, lost market share, and double the project costs are not a pretty sight.
You might have a top team of Stanford and MIT engineers, but you need to focus them on your core competency that differentiates your product in the marketplace. Even with Agile development, you have a fixed-size team (budget) and defined sprint times that will constrain the features that are available per sprint release.
Writing and maintaining open source is rewarding and valuable, but is it your core mission? Creating a scale-out cluster for big data is a great learning experience, but is it your core mission? Take a look at NASCAR racing—do you see anyone making their own tires or engines, or do they look to partners to help them increase leverage and manage risk? The team focuses on their core competencies by building and tuning the cars, and executing on race day.
Your mission is to put a 10x product into market as soon as possible, and in the best environment. Your product should solve your customers' problems that they are willing to pay for. Look to your big data platform partners to decrease your risk, speed up development, and give your team leverage.
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Depending on a customer's requirement, there may be a need to deploy additional vSphere Replication servers. A few use cases are for availability and load balancing. Another one I can think of is if you want to deploy a vSphere Replication Server on a remote site that is managed by a vCenter Server on the main site. With vSphere Replication 5.5, you can add up to 9 VRS for a total of 10 including the first VR appliance which holds both the VRMS and VRS functionality. For a complete detail on vSphere Replication/SRM limits, see KB Article 2034768
In this article, I'll show how easy it is to deploy an additional vSphere Replication Appliance.
1. In the web client, go to Manage–> vSphere Replication–> Replication Servers. Click on the OVF deployment icon to deploy the VRS ovf.
2. The file to select is vSphere_Replication_Addon_OVF10.ovf. This OVF is only 512MB in RAM, all other resources (CPU, disk) is the same as the vSphere Replication appliance OVF.
3. Review the OVF details and click Next.
4. Select the name of the VRS and folder to place it to, then click Next
5. Select the cluster as a resource to run the VRS. Click Next
6. Select the datastore where the VRS will be located. If needed, you can also change the virtual disk format. Click Next
7. Select the portgroup that will be used by the VRS. Under IP Allocation I selected Static-Manual and configured the DNS, Netmask, and Gateway settings. Click Next
8. Provide a password for the VRS root account as well as the IP address of the VRS. Click Next
9. Click Finish to start the OVF deployment.
Once the VRS is powered on and initialized, we now have to register this new VRS as an additional VRS. To do so, perform the following:
1. In the web client, go to Manage–> vSphere Replication–> Replication Servers. Click the middle icon (Register a virtual machine as vSphere Replication Server) and select the newly deployed VRS.
2. Once registered, you will now see the new VRS under the vSphere Replication tab
You can now select this VRS or use Auto-assign when protecting a VM with vSphere Replication:
If you decided you don't need the additional VRS, you need to unregister the VRS before removing/deleting it.
That's it. Never gets easier than that..


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Hi, I'm getting a bug at this new update. Every time I try to open chrome, that show me "unanswered page". Already tryed reinstall with Reevo uninstaller, disable aceleration hardware and all the other things, nafen works... Sorry for my english


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Getting a kitten could be one of the most thrilling instances. Kittens two to four weeks of age need feedings every six to eight hours. THRIVE veterinarians administer vaccines every three to four weeks from 6-eight weeks of age to 14-16 weeks of age. If the distraction and redirection techniques don't work, essentially the most drastic factor you are able to do to discourage your cat from tough play is to withdraw all consideration.
Do not use soap or pet shampoo immediately on the kitten. Supplemental feeding is required till the kittens are sufficiently old to eat kitten meals, often round two to 4 weeks of age. To make certain the kittens are getting enough food, it's possible you'll need to proceed bottle feeding them a number of times a day, till they are consuming nicely on their own.
Many industrial foods have been specially formulated to fulfill the unique dietary requirements of kittens, and must be fed till 12 months of age. Cow's milk will even trigger diarrhea, a presumably life-threatening situation for younger kittens. We now have cats or kittens to swimsuit all households and existence, from an older, sedate lap cat to a enjoyable, playful kitten.
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So close, yet so far...
It was obvious that these two men knew something about me (or Monica. I mean, I wasn't about to disclose to them who I was after all the curiosity they had just spiked in me).
"Well," started one the men. "This poor girl just so happens to be one of those gullible baby-mamas," interrupted the other, before letting his fellow continue.
"No, bro! She is not gullible, she is just stupid! She lets her 'lower head' think for her. I think she is 18 or something," he continued.
I could feel my face flush. I was angry. How was it possibly that people I hardly even knew could talk like that about me?
Cota P has the nerve to insinuate that I am 18... and even call me a 'gullible baby-mama'? I thought angrily to myself.
"What is it that this girl has done exactly? And why do you guys say all those things about her?" I asked them trying really hard to be nonchalant so they couldn't see how bad I flushed; to notice my anger...
One of the guys moved closer to me, put his hand on my shoulder, looked to the ground and said politely; "Ok, let me tell you the plain truth about who Tangeni is (or Cota P as you guys like to call him)."
Before he could continue, we got interrupted by my ringing phone. I ignored it. But it kept ringing, so I took it out to see whether or not it was an important call... it was Cota P!
I answered the call. Without any pleasantries, he blurted, "I don't know where you are but I will be at your place in the next 10 minutes or so. It's very important!" He was nervous about something. I could tell from the way he panted through the phone.
He hang up before I responded.
I was pretty curious about whatever these two guys were about to tell me but I couldn't stay, especially not now. I needed to go home and I only had 10 minutes.
"I need to go," I told them, studying their reaction intently.
They suddenly had unreadable expressions on their faces; shocked or surprised, I couldn't tell and I cared less. I needed to go!
I rushed out and got into the first cab.
About 20 minutes after I had got home, I tried to reach him. I called him severally but only got his voicemail each time! Frustrated, I had no choice but to sit beside my phone and wait for him to call me back.
An hour later, there was a knock at the door. I rushed to open it, only to bump heads with a tall dark police officer.
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This document makes a correction to Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2006-05-01. That AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500, 700, and 800 series turbofan engines. We published AD 2006-05-01 in the Federal Register on March 1, 2006, (71 FR 10415). An incorrect engine model number exists in the compliance section, in two places. This document corrects the engine model number. In all other respects, the original document remains the same.
Effective Date: Effective March 9, 2006.Start Further Info
Christopher Spinney, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone (781) 238-7175; fax (781) 238-7199.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
A final rule AD, FR Doc. 06-1827, that applies to Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500, 700, and 800 series turbofan engines was published in the Federal Register on March 1, 2006, (71 FR 10415). The following correction is needed:
On page 10416, in the second column, in compliance paragraph (c), in the fifth line, "675-17" is corrected to read "875-17". Also, on the same page, in compliance paragraph (i)(1), in the fourth line, "675-17" is corrected to read "875-17".End Amendment Part Start Signature
Issued in Burlington, MA, on March 3, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Be Careful What You Volunteer for Late at Night! by Kat Moore Audrey Woods is one of the Meaford Scarecrow Invasions magicians. Her role as a volunteer, along with her trusty crew, is to collect the cornstalks throughout the area that are generously donated. Audrey then arranges the cornstalks and places them along the


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Mexborough Parish Church
TOP: The interior of the Parish Church prior to the 1891 restoration, with pews, pulpit and reading desk, all of which are now changed. The rood screen is no longer there, and the organ has been replaced. The organ in the photograph was passed on to the National School (St John's C of E). Above the much lower chancel arch was a board carrying the royal coat of arms.
RIGHT: The church of St John the Baptist as it was in 1882, a very different building from the present one. A Directory of the latter half of the 19th century states, 'The church of St John the Baptist is a structure of very ancient foundation, c 1086. After undergoing a thorough restoration was re-opened in September 1891. The work included the erection of a north aisle on the site of one of the ones formerly existing, the chancel was lengthened by the addition of an apse, and an organ chamber built on the north side of the chancel.
The organ provided at a cost of £450, is a memorial to Andrew F W Montague Esq. The total cost amounted to over £1,800.'
BOTTOM RIGHT: St John's Church of England junior and infant school (The 'National'), which stood on Bank Street, photographed around 1908. It had very close ties to the Parish Church. In its place now is the Salvation Army citadel.


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By Meredith Caruso
Sept. 18, 2017 – Florida law requires landlords to comply with all applicable building, housing and health codes that can vary by county.
However, there's no simple or standard answer to the question "What rights do tenants and landlords have if Hurricane Irma damaged their rental unit?" since the answer could depend on terms within the lease.
If no applicable code exists, a Florida landlord must maintain the roofs, windows, doors, floors, steps, porches, exterior walls, foundations and all other structural components in "good repair and capable of resisting normal forces and loads," and the plumbing in "reasonable working condition." However,the landlord's obligations under this subsection (83.051(1)(b)) may be altered or modified in writing with respect to a single-family home or duplex.It is therefore important to look at the lease language!
Additionally,unless otherwise agreed in writing, the landlord of a dwelling unit other than a single-family home or duplex (i.e. a condo or apartment) shall at all times during the tenancy make "reasonable provisions" for … "the clean and safe condition of common areas" … "garbage removal and outside receptacles therefore" … "functioning facilities for heat during winter, running water, and hot water."
Per Florida Statute 83.56, Termination of a Rental Agreement, assuming the landlord is unable to comply with obligations under the lease or the law due to "causes beyond the control of the landlord and the landlord has made and continues to make every reasonable effort to correct the failure to comply," the rental agreement may be terminated or altered as follows:
Florida Statute 83.63, Casualty Damage, deals with rental units that are damaged or destroyed "other than by the wrongful or negligent acts of the tenant." If "the enjoyment of the premises is substantially impaired, the tenant may terminate rental agreement and immediately vacate the premises."
If the tenant only vacates part of the premises – the part rendered unusable by the casualty – then the rent "shall be reduced by the fair rental value of that part of the premises damaged or destroyed."
Questions? Florida Realtors members maycall or email the Legal Hotline, a free service as a member benefit.
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The remote diagnostic equipment collects the status of the locomotive, faults developed in a running locomotive and transmits to the base station server on real time on a wireless network. The equipment continuously polls the internal status of the locomotive and upon generation of any faults or system generated alerts, the same is captured and sent to a base server. The equipment is MVB based which gets connected to the WAP5/WAP7/WAG9 class of locomotives running in Indian Railways. The function of the equipment can be extended to cater to any type of rolling stock. There is an associated roof mounted unit which houses multiple modems and GPS receiver. Many process variables of the locomotive can be captured through MVB and transmitted to base station.
Displays the real time status of locomotive. Real time parameters include Loco number, type of loco, shed, date, time, speed, panto, vcb, isolation, nearest station and so on. Individual loco position can be viewed in google maps and loco,type or shed can be filtered to view individual loco details. Each locomotive is provided a status to indicate if loco is in motion, speed is 0 kmph, vcb is ON/OFF or if no data available from the past 3 hours along with a view of latest 5 faults occurred. Locomotive details can be exported to either word, pdf or excel. Links are provided to download the user manual and to install the Remote Diagnostic System mobile app.
Provides a view of locomotive positions in the google maps. Each of it is indicated with different markers to specify which shed it belongs to and each marker provides information such as loco number, type, shed, speed and nearest station when clicked.
Faults occurred in locomotives are captured and displayed in DDS(Diagnostic Data Set) page along with DDS reference number. History of faults generated for individual loco can be viewed by clicking on the links provided. Also allows filtering loco, type or shed to view individual loco generated faults.
Each loco with a selected number of parameters along with time are displayed in a graphical view. Parameters include Traction/Braking Effect, speed, catenary voltage, temperatures and so on. Filters are provided to view graphs for different loco's for a specific period of time.
Displays the status of locomotives from past 24 hours for selected number of Real Time Signals. Real Time Signals include speed, panto, vcb, vcat, primary current, oil pressure, oil temperature and so on. Loco,type or shed can be filtered to view past 24 hours individual loco details or to view loco details over a period of time.
Maximum number of occurrences of a particular fault occurred in all the locomotives is displayed. Further filtration can be done to view maximum number of occurrences of a fault message in individual locomotive.
Displays Background Data Signal values related to the selected processor and DDS message. Processors include ASC1, ASC2, BUR1, BUR2, BUR3, DDA1, DDA2, FLG1, FLG2 and so on. Individual Loco Background Data Signal values can be filtered for a specific period of time.
Provides a view of latest 50 positions the selected locomotive has traversed and displays the path in google maps.


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Stories of Suffering
"Crucify him! Crucify him!"
"Let my people go!"
This past Friday, I participated in the stories of suffering of two different religious groups. I attended the Good Friday Catholic Mass, which tells the story of the passion (torture and crucifixion) of Christ in preparation for his return from the dead on Easter Sunday. Later that evening, I attended a Passover Seder with the Hillel Jewish community, which remembers the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt.
Both are stories of profound suffering. They deal in death and blood. The innocent and the righteous die. Yet in the end God's will is done, according to the storytellers.
Buddhists talk a lot about suffering, but on Good Friday / Passover, I notice how we talk about it differently.
In both the Catholic and Jewish stories, I got the impression that the suffering was regrettable but ultimately purposeful. In the passion of Christ, Jesus suffers and dies to redeem the sins of humanity. In the Passover story, plagues are visited upon Egypt to win the freedom of a chosen people from hundreds of years of bondage. In both cases, the outcome was good, even worthwhile.
When Buddhists talk about suffering, I don't get same impression. Rather, suffering is unfortunate and unnecessary. It is a not a noble means to an end. The very distinction between means and ends is even challenged. Suffering is to be transcended.
Nevertheless, we know the Buddhist path is not always rainbows and roses. Sometimes we describe it as the destruction of taints, the uprooting of the ego, the cutting off of attachments and delusions, or, heck, just the pain of knees and back from too many hours of meditation. Suffering is pervasive to the human condition.
While liberation from suffering is the goal and some suffering for the sake of the path seems inevitable, we don't ritualize or celebrate it the way our Catholic and Jewish friends do. I have to wonder, what is gained by this? And what is lost?
Let me start with what is lost. Sometimes Buddhists I meet seem almost embarrassed by their level of suffering. As though we think, "If I were a 'real' Buddhist and sincere in my practice, then I could let go of my [insert negative emotion here] and abide in equanimity." So we hide our distress. After all, the Buddha abided in equanimity? Shouldn't we?
Even in the Jataka stories of self-sacrifice, the bodhisattva who would become the Buddha demonstrated supreme calm when cutting off body parts to feed hungry tigers.
In these stories the right path is often difficult, but always clear. (Of course, they are primarily children's stories.) So we think a Buddhist must also act with confidence. A "real" Buddhist would not be confused about right and wrong. So we elevate our teachers and gurus onto planes of "do no wrong."
In the Catholic and Jewish stories, I appreciated the frank approach to human suffering and the flawed nature of people. Simon Peter denied being a disciple of Christ three times out of fear or embarrassment. Moses, as a young man, killed an Egyptian he saw beating a Hebrew and hid the body in fear. The world is a horrible place. The people in it suffer and, in their suffering, they do horrible things.
Sometimes, as Buddhists, I think we distantiate ourselves from our own suffering and thereby from our own wrongdoing in the name of nonattachment and nonselfness and tribal identity in some mythical form of "real" Buddhism.
Perhaps this has given modern Buddhism its warm, fuzzy, and peaceful image in the western world. But it has also made us complicit in suffering, even atrocities, to which we have turned a blind eye because we didn't want to think "real" Buddhism and "real" Buddhists would behave that way. We are guilty of racism, sexism, classism, ableism, and, yes, even genocide.
Suffering is never noble so suffering becomes only shameful and shameful things are to be hidden but the hidden cannot be healed. Thus the wheel of samsara keeps turning.
But what is to be gained from the idea that suffering cannot be justified? From de-valorizing it? We gain an ultimate hope that suffering can end.
Through distantiation we can also gain clarity. It does little good to act the way we think a nonattached, egoless person ought to act, because all such ideas come from delusion. But it does us every good to actually be nonattached and egoless.
In my reckoning, becoming such means also letting go of our attachment to the idea that a "real" Buddhist is somehow above or beyond suffering. First, we have to work with our lives as they are, bloody and dirty. Liberation from suffering then becomes possible.
To use a Christian term, we must admit our sins. We must turn towards our suffering, both personal and social, and we must recon among that suffering the wrongdoing we have committed against others.
Among the sangha, the monastics confess their ethical transgressions every two weeks. As laypeople, we have no such obligation. Some communities (see Chanting from the Heart, by Thich Nhat Hanh) have integrated rituals for repentance that name the suffering we have caused through wrong speech, wrong actions, and the afflictions of greed, hatred, and ignorance. These rituals tend to use formal and nonspecific language about "immeasurable lifetimes" and "untold suffering."
Stories are different. Stories are specific in their characters, contexts, and details. Stories persist because they are relatable and powerful. Stories are measurable and told.
One of the reasons twelve-step groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous are so powerful and persistent is that they provide a platform for stories not just of suffering experienced, but of suffering caused. One of the reasons Catholics celebrate the Passion of the Christ and Jews celebrate Passover, thousands of years later, is the sheer humanity of these stories, not just the divinity. Through these stories, we can then reflect on both our own suffering and our own transgressions.
It makes me wonder what stories of suffering we tell as Buddhists, both communally and individually? The Vietnam war? The struggle for Tibet? The racism of America? The genocides in Burma and Sri Lanka? The time we yelled at our girl/boyfriend? The time we beat that guy half to death? The time we stole from our mother and lied about it?
And how do we tell those stories? Ritually and publicly? Or shamefully and in whispers? How do we listen to those stories? Are we open and accepting? Or are we reluctant or judgmental? If we don't know what we're holding, how can we let go?
April 3, 2018 2:30 am
I think we have a different understanding of suffering. In the four basic thoughts we learn about our opportunities in human life, impermanence, karma and that suffering exists and is a fuel to help us realize the Buddha's teachings. If we did not suffer we have no need to meditate and find enlightenment. There is no need to celebrate this just understand how it works. I would find celebrating suffering rather morbid. Suffering is terrible and we can, should, and will end it with the Buddha dharma. How primarily with the development of compassion and wisdom. Both arise when one embarks on the Bhodisatva path and meditates.
We do not elevate our teaches to a level of do no wrong because of confusion we do it so that we can have an enlightened example that we can slowly become.
Suffering is neither noble nor shameful it simply just is and our challenge as Buddhists is to work with it in compassionate and wise ways.
I disagree that we need to admit our sins as such. I however think that we need to accept responsibility for the results of all our actions both good and bad. Taking responsibility is far more powerful as I can only "blame" myself. (If there is still a self ;))
I also firmly believe that the Christians glorify suffering and are all happy to suffer themselves for Christ.
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Tips on getting Urgent Health Care.
Urgent care refers to that health service that is commonly given to those people who have a medical condition or either a person with an injury that requires medical attention at all time. Urgent care will be seen as a better option as compared to an emergency evacuation in case of an accident since it is relatively cheap, therefore it is wise to have one at all times especially if one is suffering from any health condition. Despite the fact that urgent care is a clinic, but in most instances it is not attached with the hospital, this makes it possible for the patients to attend their checkups and can't go to the hospital unless they have an emergency, this creates convenience to the patient.
In order to have the expected results of urgent care one wants, it is good to take your time before deciding the urgent care service that one will choose. Understanding the type of care one needs, and the kind of problem that he is facing is the first step in finding the best urgent care. It saves a lot of time while searching for an urgent care when one is sure the type of care that he wants since it will avoid from the search all those urgent cares that are not related in any way to the challenge that you may be facing, thereby doing the work a bit fast.
Looking for the best urgent care available in the market can be complicated at times , however since one will be understanding the treatment required for his treatment it would not be very hard since doing a little research either on the internet or even asking friends and colleagues should give a good choices in which one can be treated. Convenience is yet another aspect one should consider, this should involve the time you will take before you reach the destination of the suggested urgent care, it should be convenient to you so as you don't have to wait for so long time on the waiting room.
For proper budgeting one should compare the costs charged for the same treatment at different urgent care in order to determine the best that will suit you well without many difficulties. The quality of the service, however, will always be better put into account rather than only putting financial considerations only, this is due to the fact that some of the urgent care clinics may prove to be expensive but on the other hand the services being offered in them and maybe there may be having special and more advanced machines, which will obviously give better conclusions about health of a person.
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Working Dog Print - Dutch Shepherd
Working Dog Print - Dutch Shepherd
One 8X10 print in the Working Dog Series. This image is of Felony, a disaster search and rescue dog in training. She is being trained to detect live human scent in the rubble of building collapses and other disasters. Information about the dog pictured is featured on the back of the print. Printed on high-quality 60# acid-free Polar Matte Photo paper. Suitable for framing.
Additional sizes are available upon request.
All images in the Working Dog Series are certified working dogs, or dogs/puppies in training for detection work. A portion of the proceeds from all sales will benefit organizations that assist working dogs.
Photo included to show how this print would look in a commercially available frame suitable for an 8X10 photo. The frame is not included in the cost of this print.


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I know, I know I'm posting this a day late......i didn't have the energy to write it yesterday so i think that may be the way forward.....I'll write the days post the following day!
So Monday!
I accidentally booked myself onto a Monday morning spin class! Whaaaaaattttt i hear you cry "who wants to do spin on a Monday morning???" Well seemingly a lot of people as the class was full, hence me booking - in case i could be bothered, and then feeling guilty when i realised i couldn't be bothered but i was already at the gym and it was too late to cancel!
In my head the morning was all planned out......I'd drop the husband at work, head to the gym and do Day 1 of Week 2 on the Couch to 5k plan (more on that later) there would then be plenty of time for me to get in the shower and hide before the spin instructor clocked me or before class started........nope shit don't work that way!
Here's what really went down.........Dropped husband at work (so far so good) started out for the gym......forgot the village (my short cut) was shut and I'd have to go the long way......I arrive at the gym 45 Min's before spin due to start (more than enough time you say?) I end up in the changing room putting my bag away and next thing i know I've lost 15 Min's - seriously what happens in changing rooms? Time seems to move quickly as soon as i set foot in one.......cant be anything to do with me arsing around with my hair right?
Anyway.......So I've got half an hour before class starts, i started the couch to 5k plan, nearly died, and ended up in the spin room trying to catch my breath before realising i didn't want to be in there! Arghhhhhhhhhh Anyway i did the class it was a killer, doesn't help when the music is a bit ropey.......
Jive Bunny anyone...........No?? What about
No??? To be fair it's quite funny and makes me laugh! Not often you can say you laugh during spin class!
This post is getting a bit long so I'll blog about the Couch to 5K episode on tomorrows post!


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Aston Martin iPhone App
By Arman Barari on Dec 24, 2010 with Comments 0
If you would love to take a tour of the Aston Martin HQ and factory in Gaydon, UK here's a solution for you!
It is free and to have it you only need to get an iPhone! We're talking about the new Aston Martin free iPhone app available to download from the app store.
This great application offers, among many features, a virtual comprehensive tour of the factory. Other built-in features of Aston Martin Explore app including an acoustically accurate accelerometer and real life content, such as sounds from the entire current model line-up being driven to extreme on the track.
he Aston Martin 'Explore' app will be available to download for free from the iTunes App StoreTM from 22 December, with a version for the iPad to follow in early 2011. The company will also launch a premium Aston Martin 'Experience' app early next year.
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4 small (4-inch) whole wheat pocket-less pita bread
1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
1 cup halved red grapes
Serves 4
Spread each pita with chocolate-hazelnut spread, then top with grapes. Serve.
Optional: Preheat the broiler to high. Broil the pita breads on both sides until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side, before topping with the chocolate-hazelnut spread and grapes. Serve.
Calories 216; Protein 4 g; Carbohydrate 34 g; Fat 8 g (33% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 2 g (8% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 3 mg; Sodium 138 mg; Fiber 3 g.
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Big foot the famous Amos dog
April 23, 2015
Looks can often be deceptive. I know he looks like a Doberman. The problem is big foot either doesn't know nor believes that he is a guard dog. He's got his own mind. Every night he crawls under the gate and goes off exploring the vast and mysterious wilderness.
Big foot doesn't know all sorts of dangers lurk outside the parameter fence after sun down. He thinks it's just one big amusement park. But I know otherwise.
Whenever he returns from his travels – big foot behaves like a four legged Mandeville and begins mesmerising the other dogs in the pack with his tall tales – I can't understand dog lingo, but judging from the way the rest of the pack sit around him sullenly. They certainly revere his independent spirit I know they're taken in by his stories.
Something needs to be done…otherwise the centre will cave right in.
Today I tied a oversized XXL Jerry platic container around big foot….his nocturnal wandering soirees are well and truly over.
But you never know. Big foot is a resourceful dog. A hippie dog. Anything is possible when a dog regards life as just one big game….anything.


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This Mother's Day why not show your special mom how truly special she is by treating her to a slap-up Dim Sum Lunch at Silver Waves Chinese Restaurant, high above the majestic Chao Phraya River on the 36th floor of Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. We
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text: Peter Kraatz leads Datalink's Cloud Service Management and IT Resiliency practices. In this role, he consults with enterprise organizations and leading technology companies to position Datalink on the forefront in product and service offerings that provide customers with business continuity/disaster recovery, information security, and public cloud technology solutions. With a core foundation in data storage and IT operations management, Peter has spent that past decade helping customers align rationalized process with a service management approach to delivering IT services in the their legacy or private cloud environments. Prior to Datalink, Peter led EMC Consulting's IT Service Management and Virtualization practices and before that held various roles in the IT shop. Peter has authored numerous papers and blogs on IT service management concepts and has been a keynote and guest speaker at several conferences.


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In a hurry and looking to squeeze a class into your busy schedule? We understand how valuable your time is, so we've made it easy to sign up for your favorite class with the tap of a finger.
There are three ways to book a class:
- Already know what you're looking for? Great! Search for a specific business or class using the search bar at the top of the home screen.
- Looking to book something at one of your favorite businesses? Tap on the heart icon at the bottom of your screen to go to your list of favorites!
- Still not sure what you're looking for, or just looking for something new and a great deal? Tap on the compass icon at the bottom of the screen to see a list of upcoming classes near you!
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There are several ways to find classes through the web booker:
- Use the search bar at the top of the screen to search for a specific class in your area.
- Want to browse upcoming classes and nearby businesses? Click on the search bar at the top of the screen, then choose Explore from the dropdown window.
- Go to your Schedule to view your completed classes; you'll be able to quickly access the business page of any studio you've already visited.


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Prisoners Legal Service offers free legal advice, info, help, and referrals to Queensland prisoners. Many of the indigent and poor litigants want and deserve steering in legal procedures in an effort to guarantee a fair trial," Honourable Banda says. A Household Advice Lawyer can explain how the court works, the foundations of court docket, and the kinds you have to file in household regulation actions; or provide basic info on household legislation issues.
These free assets are offered by the Center for Arkansas Authorized Providers and Legal Help of Arkansas. The Legal Service gives comprehensive in-home assistance to the European Commission and all its departments. LSC gives funding for legal services on a variety of civil issues.
Although numerous Chinese native organizations providing authorized help emerged within the 1980's and early 1990's, no complete nationwide system existed. Legal support centers may be punished for offering authorized assist to ineligible applicants, not offering it to eligible ones, receiving compensation for his or her work, participating in for-revenue authorized companies, and misusing legal assist middle funds.
For over a decade, the countries of Central and Japanese Europe and Russia have been in the technique of reforming and restructuring their authorized programs While many important justice sector reforms have been undertaken all through the area, the mechanisms to make sure individuals' access to authorized info and assistance usually stay insufficient and ineffective.


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If you have 3d scanners in your workplace, you know exactly how beneficial they are for your applications. As such, you would want to make sure that they stay as efficiently operational as they need to be, so that you can keep meeting client requirements and deliver quality results. If you need some pointers on how you can do that, consider these pointers.
Upgrade them as necessary
Scanners are designed to last up to a decade, and that's good for those who want to reduce costs as much as they can. But that does not mean that just because you can use the same configuration for 10 years, you can ease up on making it better. For most cases, upgrading scan heads and scanning software every few years is recommended. This helps make sure that your scanner is making the most out of new technologies in the industry, and that you are always equipping your facility for consistently high-quality results.
Make sure that all new additions are compatible with existing components and systems
When you do upgrades, it is also important to remember to check that everything is compatible with each other. This is particularly important if your suite of 3d scanners come with 3d printers. If they are not from the same manufacturer, they should be configured to work well together; and if you're upgrading one of them, the resulting processes must first be checked to make sure that everything will go as it should.
Commit to continuous training
Finally, remember that your team needs to be apprised of what they need to know, when new information is available, so that your equipment is kept in optimal condition. Many manufacturers roll out routine updates to trainings, according to varying levels and needs. If you're adding an equipment to your current suite, or adding people to your team, get in touch with your manufacturer or supplier for information on how you can schedule training.
Speaking of manufacturers and suppliers, it is also a good idea to stay in contact with where you got your scanners so that you can ask them guidance. This is particularly helpful for those who outsource certain solutions that concern the equipment to third-party companies. Having the guidance of your manufacturer or supplier will help you streamline the processes so that the machines are utilised to the best of their engineering, and the results that you need are met.


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Keynote on future of construction with Wells Fargo and Bobcat in New York City
It was an incredible experience speaking at Yankee Stadium. Thanks to Wells Fargo for arranging such an amazing event. Really enjoyed speaking to some of the top executives and dealers from both companies - construction is a slow moving industry, but change is coming. Robotics, AI, and digital scanning and mapping technologies are already causing us to rethink how we build structures.


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Do I eat after? If so, what do I eat after my grueling workout?
MOST gym-goers will perform cardio at too strenuous a pace in the hopes of speedily stripping the body of fat. In the myth of doing such, they leave the gym ravenous and thusly crave and indulge in high-glycemic (sugar) items and end up storing more bodyfat than they had previous.
If you have just performed cardio (at a moderate pace) wait an hour or so until eating so as to continue the fat-burning process.
If you have just performed weight training and then cardio (better idea – for you not only burn bodyfat, you will harden the muscle tissue as well) eat within a half hour so as to immediately begin the muscle repair process. Remember that weight training causes micro tears to the muscle and it is through proper nutrition and rest that the muscle repairs itself.
The good news is it is at this time (post-workout) that the day's highest allotment of sugar can and should be consumed. GREAT – STARBUCKS here I come! Not so fast. I'm not talking about high caloric frappacinos or any other such evil. Naturally occurring sugar such as that found in fruit, in moderation, coupled with whey protein, a pre-digested complete protein far superior to that of soy, is the ticket to instant energy and fast-tracking to muscle repair.
I might still limit milk and other such dairy products as many persons are unable to efficiently process such items. Keep in mind what goes into your post-workout shake at the gym. Those specialty drinks that have cute names and titles are often riddled with more crap than our current president. Be warned!
And if you have not yet read my 2008 Mr. Olympia report, get on it!


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Sisters and brothers,
our baptismal vows call us to compassion and mercy
on behalf of those in need.
We offer our prayers for the church and the world.
O God,
As we enter into a new year
We pray that we as your church
Would be given new eyes to see and new ears to hear.
Help us to rightly see one another,
Help us to rightly see our neighbors,
That by seeing them, we might care for them.
Grant us the grace of attentiveness;
That we, as a community, would have the humility
To both know and be known
To see and be seen,
To care and be cared for.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You hear us calling,
You hear us calling,
Abba Father
O God, you have made us to be one body and of one Spirit.
Remove from us all fear that would divide us.
Help us to serve you faithfully with a heart and commitment to unity.
Help us to see and celebrate those things which make us one,
Rather than focusing on those things which try to fracture us by fear.
This Epiphany season we are reminded to follow the light,
To remember our baptism which brings us into the community of faith,
And to reflect on the reality of God's self-revelation in Christ Jesus.
May this season capture our hearts.
Help us to cultivate a desperation for you, O God.
And in the searching of epiphany, be surprised by your presence in our lives.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
You hear us calling,
You hear us calling,
Abba Father
Almighty and everlasting God,
by your great mercy in Jesus Christ, your Son,
you have given us forgiveness of sin,
and all things pertaining to life and godliness.
Grant that your Holy Spirit may so rule in our hearts
that we may put to death all fleshly and worldly desires,
may serve you in holiness and purity,
and may give you continual thanks for all your goodness.
O God,
you revealed your Son in the waters of the Jordan
and anointed him with the power of the Holy Spirit
to proclaim good news to all people.
Sanctify us by the same Spirit,
that we may proclaim the healing power of the gospel
by acts of love in your name. Amen.
Lord have mercy,
Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy,
Christ have mercy.


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News and innovations published by German exhibitorsback to overview
DESMA direct soling machinery equipped with state-of-the-art Multi-Section-Injection (MSI) technology allows you to produce PU-midsoles with individualized characteristics. Not only that different characteristic might be represented in one single PU-midsole, but also these different characteristics can be achieved in different sections of this single PU-midsole.
Beyond the basic MSI in combination with the new FitStation platform consumer's needs, evaluated by analyzing their gait as well as by scanning their feet, are converted into individualized production parameters which then lead to a customized mixing process of PU's major components Polyol, Isocyanate and distinguished additives. This customized mixing process enabled by a specific configuration of material values along the mixing head and –chamber is adaptable shot-by-shot, resulting in an individualized production of lot size 1 while all benefits from mass production e.g. production speed and cycle time are kept upright. The result is innovative highly comfortable shoes which are supporting the consumer with the extraordinary feeling and a perfect damping.
"We see the chance of using this technology for all kind of footwear like work boots, trekking, military, casual, kids and athletic shoes as well as special performance shoes" states Christian Decker, Managing Director of DESMA. "It is one of the currently best showcases for IoT or Industrial Revolution 4.0 scenarios: a closed loop and full integration between consumer and manufacturing process".
Exhibitor: DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH
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BWC share should be positively impacted by news, and analysts should continue to raise forecasts.
BWC.TO reported Q2 2009 revenue of of $16.1 million, a 37% year over year increase in sales from $11.8 million. Gross margins were 74% for the quarter. Earnings reported for Q2 were $4.1 million or $0.17 EPS versus $1.3 million or $0.05 EPS for the previous year quarter, a 215% increase.
The Company now reports $57.6 million of cash on its balance sheet.
Management has increased full year guidance to between $58 million and $64 million with full year gross margin expected at 70%, which implies that gross margins may decline in the second half. Encapsulated within full-year guidance is $23 million in contracted backlog for H2, and approximately $7 million in upsell and new client revenue.
H1 revenue is reported at $30.2 million with $0.29 EPS. The mid-point of guidance infers that it expects to generate an identical back half with slightly lower potential EPS.
On the conference call management stated that RFP interest for all of its products is increasing during H2 2009, that it is on track to sign a Tier 1 GSM client.
Management confirmed that the explosion of smart phones, and the requisite application stores associated with them worldwide is providing exceptional opportunity for BWC as carriers/operators attempt to manage the scale and complexity of their growing data channels.
With only 5.4% smartphone penetration within the total world mobile subscriber base, there remains a lot of opportunity for BWC.
Analysts have been increasing forecasts and targets for the past few days, and after today's financial results and conference call, investors should expect analysts to continue to increase forecasts and targets.
As mentioned in earlier posts, BWC is among a handful of "connectivity" stocks that should perform ahead of the general market as mobile data networks expand.
Also included in that group are: RIM, CGI, BWC, DWI, RCM, WIN, RKN, SVC, PIX, and TUN
Disclosure: I own BWC stock, but do not own any of the other stock mentioned in this post.


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How to Stop Heart Palpitations
Well, you got to refrain from drinking alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. To know more about stopping heart palpitations, read on...
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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2018
The heart beats 60 to 100 times per minute but surprisingly we do not feel the heart beating unless we put our hand on the chest or perform a rigorous exercise routine. However, strange heartbeats can be easily felt even without touching the chest or doing any exercise. This unusual sensation of an erratically beating heart that is experienced in the chest area is nothing but a heart palpitation. Although these heart rhythm changes or abnormal heart beats may not raise a serious concern every time, palpitation can be annoying and make a person feel restless, especially when the heart palpitations occur every now and then.
Reduce Unhealthy Beverages
Discarding certain beverages from the diet can go a long way in preventing recurrence of heart palpitations. So, which are the drinks that produce these unwanted cardiovascular effects? They are -
Alcoholic Drinks
Avoiding or minimizing intake of alcoholic beverages is helpful in keeping these unusual sensations in the chest at bay. Excessive alcohol consumption is bound to cause irregular heartbeats. In some cases, drinking just a few pints of alcohol is enough to increase the heart rate. Many also complain of rapid heartbeat after drinking alcohol. This proves that alcohol can trigger abnormal heartbeat and so those wanting to stop heart palpitations should abstain from alcohol consumption.
Caffeinated Beverages
Caffeine, found in popular beverages like coffee and tea, is a stimulant. It can interfere with the normal heartbeats, especially when caffeinated beverages are consumed excessively. No wonder, heart palpitations are strongly connected to drinking caffeine. Those who are very sensitive to this substance (caffeine) may suffer from arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats). Binging on chocolate also has to be avoided as it contains caffeine.
Quit Smoking
Smoking cigarettes can be a major cause of heart palpitations at night and during the day. Quite a few smokers feel their heart beating faster and in a peculiar way after smoking. Other than heart palpitations, smoking primarily contributes to clogging of arteries, leading to a heart attack. Therefore, quitting smoking would be a key to maintaining a healthy heart.
Manage Stress
In today's stress ridden lifestyle, anxiety has been one of the main causes of heart palpitations. We often experience our heart pounding when confronted with a stressful situation. We normally respond to anxiety with a racy heart. In fact, rapid heartbeat is considered to be one of the anxiety symptoms. Practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing can benefit in stopping heart palpitations due to anxiety. Focusing on the breathing, and practicing slow deep breathing relaxes the mind and is one of the best ways to relieve anxiety, thereby reducing heart palpitations. Inadequate sleep can also reduce one's ability to handle stress, eventually causing fluttering of the heart. Hence, taking a good night's sleep everyday may help to stop heart palpitations.
Reduce Medicine Dosage
Quite a few prescription and non prescription drugs are notorious for causing irregular heartbeats. People taking prescription medications for the treatment of blood pressure, depression and asthma may also experience palpitations in the chest area. Pseudoephedrine based cold medicines can also cause the heart to palpitate. So, reducing the dosage may assist in reducing the frequency and the intensity of heart palpitations.
Practice Valsalva Maneuver
Ever heard of valsalva maneuver that helps in stopping heart palpitations? Well, this method involves making an effort to expel air at a moderately high-speed while ensuring that both the nose and the mouth are closed. This technique is similar to that of stopping/suppressing a sneeze. Thus, with fingers pressed against the nose and keeping the mouth shut, one has to breathe out forcefully. This method has proved beneficial in stopping heart palpitations.
Follow a Healthy Diet
A diet lacking in essential minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium can also lead to irregular heartbeats. Abnormal heart rhythm is often linked to magnesium deficiency. So, for proper functioning of the heart, following a diet rich in these nutrients is a must. This is one of the best ways to stop heart palpitations.
Heart palpitations have also been associated with hyperthyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hence, identifying the cause of heart palpitations is very important before proceeding to the treatment. Once the underlying cause is diagnosed, one can follow the specified treatment to stop heart palpitations.


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Where can I find music producers near me?
As we have said many times on Kollab, it's vitally important that unsigned artists and musicians work with quality music producers in order to have a successful music career. Whether you are aiming to be the next Adele, or simply consider music an enjoyable hobby and want a collection of songs to be proud of, it makes sense to work with a producer who can make your tracks sound the best they can be.
Chances are if you are here on Kollab you are already on board with this, and you may be asking, 'where can I find music producers near me?'
Near you? Well, let's rewind for a second before we answer that. As we know, the exciting world of remote recording is gaining momentum fast, and has led to the birth of what we call 'virtual musicians'. A virtual musician can offer you all of the services a regular musician can, albeit they don't have to be in the same room as you. So for example, a singer in Copenhagen can hire a guitar player in Los Angeles to record guitar parts for them.
The concept of a virtual musician is undeniably exciting, potentially groundbreaking even, and it's the reason we started Kollab in the first place...
The same goes for producers as well...we call them, you guessed it...'virtual producers' (you can see what we did there). A virtual producer can speak to you on the phone or video call, discuss and help with arrangements, make changes to your tracks and raw files, mix, master, edit and more. In fact, the only thing they are not doing is physically setting the gear up and recording you and making you cups of tea.
This 'virtual' approach to music making opens so many more doors for artists - it's truly an exciting time to be making music. If I was to look for music producers near me I would be severely limited in comparison, and besides - who cares if they are near you? In France, there's a seasoned producer who has worked with Daft Punk ready to connect with you and work. Over in London, theres a chap who has worked on more hit songs than you've had hot dinners, he's waiting for your order on Kollab! In Los Angeles...you get the picture!
Consider the negatives of hiring a virtual musician or producer - we understand that some people like to meet in person and have an old school 'face to face' relationship, but is this really so much of a benefit that you will limit your choice of producer to whoever happens to be in your town or surrounding area?
If you are looking for music producers, take some time to consider hiring a remote producer - view some of our producers on offer here. Send them a message, we're all friendly on Kollab and happy to chat about the process and answer any questions you might have. Who knows, it might just be the best decision you make for your music...


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SCRANTON – A retired New York City police officer now residing in Pennsylvania alleges an indemnity insurer deceived plan members with its out-of-network coverage.
Steven Plavin filed a complaint on behalf of all others similarly situated on Aug. 16 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania against Group Health Inc. alleging unjust enrichment and other counts.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that he and class members were injured by the defendant's practice of denying out-of-network coverage and became personally responsible for the amounts due to health care providers.
The plaintiff holds Group Health Inc. responsible because the defendant allegedly misled consumers regarding the out-of-network coverage it provided and the rates of reimbursement.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks compensatory damages, restitution, disgorgement, statutory damages, actual damages, treble damages, court costs, interest and any further relief the court grants. He is represented by Bill Carmody and Arun Subramanian of Susman Godfrey LLP in New York.
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania case number 3:17-cv-01462-RDM


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Studio: The Orchard
Director: Patrick Brice
Writer: Mark Duplass, Patrick Brice
Producer: Jason Blum, Carolyn Craddock
Stars: Mark Duplass, Desiree Akhavan, Karan Soni
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An aspiring documentarian challenges herself to create a video with a strange man claiming to be a prolific serial killer.
"Creep" (review here) was a surprise standout at SXSW 2014, perhaps to no one more so than its writers/stars Patrick Brice, who also directed, and indie 'it' guy Mark Duplass. Brice and Duplass cop to having little idea what shape their experimental concept would even take when they first rolled camera. What they wound up with was a subtly satirical "found footage" thriller that was smarter and scarier than should have been possible, considering it was improvised out of a 10-page outline starting simply as a two-person character study.
Despite immensely enjoying the original, when unexpected acclaim led to an announcement of plans for a "Creep" trilogy, I was about as enthusiastic at that prospect as the promise of multiple "Avatar" sequels no one but James Cameron asked for. 999 out of 1,000 times, making up a movie on the go without any money to boot is a recipe for self-indulgent disaster. "Creep" was a rare case of catching serendipity in a bottle after shooting and editing over a period of 1.5 years. Attempting to recreate that alchemy risks reeking of artistic arrogance in thinking they could get away with it a second time.
"Creep" works so well because Duplass' character, called Josef in the first film but rechristened with his victim Aaron's name in the sequel, presents himself as a magnetic riddle to be solved. "Creep" cleverly uses weird waves in his personality to take viewers on an uncomfortably undulating journey toward deciphering who he is. Suspense comes from the uncertainty of intentions as well as anticipation regarding the reveal of the tension's ultimate outcome.
With his true identity already out of that bag, for us anyway, "Creep 2" starts behind its own 8-ball when first footsteps follow a similar formula. The sequel eventually catches on that more of the same isn't going to fly and redirects. But its first half ends up being a passive patience game of waiting for the new protagonist to hurdle an expositional hump before breaking out with an intriguing persona of her own.
Whereas 'Old Aaron' was made relatable by reflecting our same cautious curiosity about Josef, Sara more closely resembles the filmmakers during their first time around this block. She isn't entirely certain where her weirdo project will take her, yet her complete investment in Zen trusts the trip will be worth it regardless of destination.
An aspiring documentarian of sorts, Sara is excited about her YouTube series chronicling encounters with odd loners who post Craigslist personals. The world wide web doesn't share her passion. Thoroughly dejected after her latest episode collects only nine views, Sara considers abandoning the camera altogether when 'New Aaron,' formerly Josef, hires her for a project of a slightly different variety.
In an obvious bit of meta-commentary, Aaron doesn't wish to merely rehash the same conversational cat-and-mouse video he previously made with 'Old Aaron.' Within the first few minutes of meeting each other, Aaron straight up confesses to murdering 39 people before telling Sara he wants her to make a movie about the most prolific serial killer no one has heard of.
Sara can't tell if Aaron is a conman or a crackpot, though she definitely doesn't believe his claim of being a killer. She instead sniffs out as much of an opportunity for good television as she does danger, so Sara guardedly goes all in with every last chip to see what a day in Aaron's life holds in store.
I appreciate as a critic when sequels make it an easy matter to say, "how you felt about the previous movie is likely how you'll feel about the follow-up." That's essentially true of "Creep 2." In particular, I can't imagine anyone who didn't click with the original finding the personality portraits compelling in this case either. For those who did engage with "Creep," part of getting into part two relates to how well one continues responding to Mark Duplass' onscreen storytelling style, as "Creep 2" features a fair deal of the actor spinning anecdotes and insights while the camera keeps close on his head and shoulders during lengthy, unbroken takes.
Duplass' shtick as Josef/Aaron/Peachfuzz is too familiar to take the second film as far as it took the first. The sequel still tries, which is why so much of the movie initially feels like "Creep 1.5" rather than "Creep 2." On one hand, there's little reason to fault Brice and Duplass for starting from the same seed since that character was the first film's core. To its credit, when "Creep 2" finally figures out which branch is best to follow, this time organically adlibbing from a 15-page outline, a blinding "aha!" bulb course corrects the film for a far sharper second half.
That bright light comes courtesy of actress Desiree Akhavan as Sara. While "Creep" made a mystery out of Duplass' deconstruction, "Creep 2" captivates with a conundrum about how Sara's reactions to his behavior will impact their chemistry while evolving Sara as a character. Sara is savvy, assertive, resourceful, and intuitive. However, she is also desperate, and ambition colors how Sara breaks her own boundaries to break down her subject, without consciously noticing how she compromises herself in the process.
The balance Akhavan brings to her seesaw with Duplass establishes a new focal point of fascination within "Creep 2." Their dynamic may not have the same style of sizzle as Josef and Aaron's because the element of uncertainty is diminished. Yet the way "Creep 2" playfully teases possibilities of Sara turning the tables, turning into Shawnee Smith to Duplass' Jigsaw, or turning in some other direction entirely ties the sequel together before it can run into a rut of redundancy.
At some point, inherent limitations in the "Creep" concept will completely constrict the creators' capacity for expanding it through imagination or abilities, as nearly happens here. For now, adding Desiree Akhavan to their arsenal allows Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass to squeak "Creep 2" by on sheer creative willpower when their frame doesn't necessarily have the legs to carry multiple feature films.
Review Score: 60