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KIAA-UWA Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Program on Radio Astronomy Approved by CSCTue, 2017-01-17A proposal for the KIAA-UWA (University of Western Australia) Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship Program on radio astronomy was formally approved by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) on January 4, 2017.
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Announcing the KIAA-PUC bilateral workshop on AGN and galaxiesMon, 2016-12-19This is the first announcement that we will hold a bilateral astrophysics workshop between KIAA-PKU and the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile(PUC) on topics of AGNs and galaxies and other related topics. The workshop will be held on Feb 13-17 2017 at KIAA-PKU, Beijing.
Revealing the Orbital Shape Distributions of Exoplanets with China's LAMOST TelescopeWed, 2016-12-14Using data from China's LAMOST telescope, a team of astronomers have derived how the orbital shapes distribute for extrasolar planets. The work is recently published in the journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America" (PNAS). The lead authors are Prof.
Top-ranked KIAA Postdocs Lead the Way at PKUTue, 2016-12-13The Astronomy Postdoc Science Day was held at KIAA on 2016 December 12 to celebrated the KIAA postdocs as the top-ranked postdocs of any department at Peking University.
Luis Ho Received the National Key Program for Science and Technology Research and Development Grant from MOSTThu, 2016-12-08The project "Black hole-Host Lifecycle Evolution (BHOLE)" led by Luis C. Ho, won the National Key Program for Science and Technology Research and Development Grant from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MOST).
Four Postdoctoral Fellows at PKU Awarded the Chinese Postdoctoral General Grant in AstronomyWed, 2016-11-16Chinese Postdoctoral Foundation has announced the awardees of the postdoc general grant this year. Four post doctoral fellows at PKU (KIAA & DoA) were listed in the field of astronomy.
The 2016 KIAA-PKU Astrophysics Forum held at KIAAMon, 2016-11-14On Nov 10-11, 2016, KIAA hosted the 2016 KIAA-PKU Astrophysics Forum, with this year's topic being "Future Large Optical-Infrared Facilities in China".
Max Planck Partner Group has been formed in KIAA and Department of AstronomyWed, 2016-10-26October 2016, Max Planck Gesellschaft (MPG) Partner group in pulsar astronomy is formed in KIAA and Department of Astronomy in Peking University.
Constraining f(R) Gravity Theory Using CFHTLenS Weak Lensing Peak StatisticsFri, 2016-10-14With CFHTLenS Weak Lensing observations, a team from Peking University, Durham University (UK), National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Shanghai Normal University, carried out detailed WL peak analyses and derived stringent constraints on the Hu-Sawicki f(R) gravity the


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This season may be a struggle for those who intend to You Pick. The rainy weather causes challenges with fruit picking. We will try to be open every day but if it is raining we can not.
Why not? Fruit should not be picked when it is wet. It is tender so it crushes plus it will not keep.
Have an action plan. Watch the weather forecast, be ready when it breaks, pile in the car, gear in hand and hit the fields. Refrigerate and process your fruit as soon as you are able.
We will have a good supply of already picked fruit on the Farm Stand. If you need large quantities contact us to place an order. As always we appreciate your patronage.
The old timers have a saying "a dry year will scare you but a wet year will kill you".
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Crime watch: Nabbing of a bicycle thief
Strange that a U-lock is not recommended, lock with alarm is recommended though. And as a very well-known fact. He goes for bikes with locks that can easily be cut. 157 thefts! Well, I guess our bicycles are in a slightly safer Singapore now. Don't be complacent, get a good lock!
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Zac HarmonDoors open @ 6:30 show begins @ 8:00pm
Online tickets are available until 4PM day of show, then it will read "sold out". Tickets will be available at the door after 4PM day of.An Uncle Bo's favorite returns for 2 nights! Zac Harmon is an award-winning guitarist, organist, singer, and songwriter whose distinctive style combines the best of old-school soul-blues artists with modern lyrics and themes that bring the blues into a new century. His new Blind Pig CD, Right Man Right Now, is contemporary music that proves just how alive and relevant the blues is today.


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Before computers were in common use, bookkeeping was done by an actual bookkeeper. This person kept a company's day-to-day financial records by manually recording every business transaction into a journal. The journal entry included the date, the name of the accounts to be debited and credited, and the amounts. The bookkeeping process further required that all journal amounts be rewritten in (or "posted" to) the company's general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
With the writing and rewriting of so many amounts (as well as the manual calculations) it was realistic to assume that some errors would occur in the bookkeeping process. This potential for errors created the need to periodically "prove" that a company's accounts were "in balance," meaning the total of the debit balance accounts was equal to the total of the credit balance accounts. An internal document called a trial balance was designed to give that proof. If the trial balance did not balance, the bookkeeper had to go back, transaction by transaction, to find and correct the cause of any disparity. Once the trial balance was in balance, the bookkeeping phase was completed and the "books" were turned over to the company's accountant for the preparation of financial statements.
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How Bookkeeping Has Changed
With the arrival of computers and accounting software, bookkeeping errors decreased and efficiency increased. For example, the accounting software will refuse a journal entry if the debit amount entered does not equal the credit amount entered. Further, because journal amounts are posted electronically and account balances are calculated electronically, the potential for human error in these tasks is eliminated.
As an example of how bookkeeping has become more efficient, consider that the following tasks now occur simultaneously when a credit sale is processed with accounting software:
- A sales invoice is prepared
- The general ledger account Sales is credited
- The general ledger account Accounts Receivable is debited
- The customer's account in the subsidiary ledger is updated.
- In some situations, the Inventory account is updated.
At large companies, the bookkeeping function is likely to be divided among a number of clerking specialists, such as accounts payable clerks, accounts receivable clerks, payroll clerks, and accounting clerks, each of whom use the accounting software to carry out their specific responsibilities.
Learn more about bookkeepers and accounting clerks at our Accounting Career Center.
Debits and Credits
Whether bookkeeping tasks are performed manually by a bookkeeper or electronically by clerks, one thing remains the same: every business transaction involves at least two accounts. This is known as double entry bookkeeping (or "double entry accounting"). Double entry bookkeeping requires that for each transaction, one (or more) account must be debited, and one (or more) account must be credited.
When you are using accounting software, it may not be obvious to you that two accounts are involved with each transaction. This is because the software often updates one of the two accounts automatically. For example, whenever you enter an amount from a vendor's invoice, the computer "recognizes" it as an Accounts Payable and automatically enters the amount as a credit in that account. What you see on the computer screen is a prompt to enter only the "other" account, the one to be debited. Similarly, if you use software to generate checks, the system will automatically credit Cash and prompt you to enter only the account (or accounts) to be debited.
Debits on the Left, Credits on the Right
Every account has two "sides," a right side and a left side. A debit refers to an entry on the left side of an account, and a credit refers to an entry on the right side of an account. Double entry bookkeeping requires that for every transaction, there is an entry to the left side of one (or more) account, and a corresponding entry to the right side of another account(s).
Below are some facts that will help you determine which side of an account to use:
- Expenses are always debits
- Revenues are always credits
- Debit the Cash account when cash is received
- Credit the Cash account when cash is paid out
Here are some additional facts...
- A debit will increase these accounts:
- Assets (Cash, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Land, Equipment, etc.)
- Expenses (Rent Expense, Wages Expense, Interest Expense, etc.)
- Losses (Loss on Sale of Assets, Loss from Lawsuit, etc.)
- Sole proprietor's Drawing account
- A debit will decrease these accounts:
- Liabilities (Notes Payable, Accounts Payable, Interest Payable, etc.)
- Stockholders' Equity (Common Stock, Retained Earnings)
- A credit will increase these accounts:
- Liabilities (Notes Payable, Accounts Payable, Interest Payable, etc.)
- Revenues (Sales, Service Revenues, Fees Earned, Interest Revenues, etc.)
- Gains (Gain on Sale of Assets, Gain on Retirement of Bonds, etc.)
- A credit will decrease these accounts:
- Assets (Cash, Accounts Receivable, Supplies, Inventory, Land, etc.)
We can illustrate double entry bookkeeping with the following sample transactions:
- If a company borrows $10,000 from its bank, the company debits its Cash account for $10,000 and credits its Notes Payable account for $10,000.
- When a company records wages for hourly employees, it debits Wages Expense and credits Wages Payable.
- If a company makes a sale "on credit," it debits Accounts Receivable and credits Sales.
(Debits and credits are covered in greater detail in the Explanation of Debits and Credits.)
Chart of Accounts
A chart of accounts is a listing of all the accounts available to a company to record and sort its business transactions. A chart of accounts is generally customized by an accountant to fit the needs of the company and can be modified when necessary. For example, if a new product line is introduced or a new department is started, accounts can be added to accommodate the change.
The chart of accounts consists of two types of accounts: (1) balance sheet accounts, and (2) income statement accounts. Account categories are generally listed in the following standardized order:
Stockholders' (or Owner's) Equity
(The chart of accounts is covered in more detail in the Explanation of Chart of Accounts.)
Financial Statements
Accounting software has simplified the process of preparing financial statements. The balances in the asset, liability, and stockholders' equity accounts can be programmed to appear in a balance sheet format. The balances in the revenue, expense, gain, and loss accounts can be programmed to print in a variety of income statement formats. As a result, many company accountants are spending less time with the tedious and mechanical work of financial statement preparation, and more time on other responsibilities. To learn more about the responsibilities of accountants, go to our Accounting Career Center.
Financial statements are covered in detail in the following topics:
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As I sit here typing my windows are rattling in their frame as a south/east gale gusts up to 40 mph. The winds will continue to howl, pushing 14 footers into Milwaukee tomorrow morning early as the winds turn west and follow this storm across the lakes, stirring up offshore waves to the 20-25 foot range in Lake Erie of all places.
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If you're a single parent, Don't Panic! Writer Carl Unger shares some first hand tips on how to navigate this grownup situation.
In my previous posts on single parenting, I focused on the periods of adjustment and settling in that you may encounter as a new single parent. But once you've found your bearings…what then?
As I said in my prior post, everyone's path to single parenthood is different, so offering advice can be challenging. Because no two relationships are alike, every breakup will be unique. With that in mind, I'll share my experiences that may help others find their way.
(Writer's note: I want to stress the following are simply my experiences, meant as reference points for Grownups going through similar transitions.)
Go easy on yourself
All parents experience feelings of guilt at some point, and being a single parent brings its own unique forms of that emotion. You may feel guilty because you're overwhelmed and not (in your opinion) attentive enough. You may feel guilty for wanting a break. You may feel guilty for being in this situation at all.
Valid or not, these feelings will slow you down and make things harder. Don't ignore them, but deal with them in constructive ways, such as therapy, support groups, or by talking with friends and family. Truth is, there's a good chance you're doing a better job than you think or allow yourself to admit—I had to hear this many times from a lot of people before I believed it—and it's helpful to acknowledge it.
Find a community
This could be anything—a single parent support group, a gaggle of regulars at the local playground, the old guys at the record store—but it's important to build a network of people for you and your kids. I wasn't always an especially social person, but it has been immensely helpful to find these small groups of friends (even just acquaintances) in and around town. If finding an organized group is your thing, check out your town's library, peruse the bulletin board at your local coffee shop, or try a site like meetup.com. Signing up for yoga classes, lessons (surfing, etc.), and other activities can be a good way to get a social network going.
Date! Or don't. It's your call.
Eventually, you'll probably want to date again. It may take awhile and you may want to start off really, really slow, and that's fine. There's no rush. Friends and family will give you tons of advice, both solicited and otherwise, but ultimately it's your call and something you should do when you're ready.
Entire books have been written on the subject, so I won't try to address all the ins and outs here. The hardest part is likely going to be how much to tell your kids and when, and at what point you involve a new romantic partner in your kids' lives. Most of the literature I've read advocates taking things slow. Just like you, your kids are adjusting and dealing with a whole host of emotions and may find news of a new relationship to be disruptive. You know your kids better than anyone—a healthy mix of caution and intuition is a good place to start.
When it comes to actually going on dates, one of the trickiest hurdles to clear is also the simplest: time. Most weeks I have two or three free evenings, sometimes four. These free nights are my time to do my freelance work, go to the gym, see my friends, catch up on errands and chores, go to concerts or movies, and—oh yeah—relax. Fitting dates into that equation, let alone a functioning relationship, is almost impossible.
Communicate with your kids
Whether your kid is four or 14, they're going to have questions—even after the chaos of transitioning to your new life. This is especially true of younger kids who may not realize those changes are permanent. It can be hard on you, too, when your kid randomly throws you a heart-wrenching question like "when are we moving back to the old house?"
So: Talk. Be realistic about what your child can understand, but be honest. They know something isn't right, so make them feel secure in their ability to navigate things with you. This is hard work, and it's often sad. Speak to a professional if you need guidance on how much or how little to say.
But talking with your kids will help you as well. You guys are in this together, after all, and whatever you can do to make this easier on your kids will make this easier on you, too.
Carl Unger is a writer living in Massachusetts. Follow him on Instagram @cunger38.
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Mosaic Workshop with Mary Holland
March 24, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Saturday | March 24 | 1pm-4pm
Members: $39 | Non-Members: $46
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Ages 10 and up. Mosaics are a blast to make! Small projects are easy and a great way to take advantage of found materials or leftover tile and stained glass chips. Make an attractive trivet, wall plaque, or set of coasters in this class during an afternoon, using stained glass or stones and a grout finish. Materials including backer board, glass, tile, stone, grout are supplied by the instructor, or you can bring a favorite broken plate, found tile, or pebbles to use in your project. Bring rubber or vinyl gloves, and a disposable 16 – 32 oz plastic container, and a small box to carry home your project. Mary Holland has experience making foiled stained glass decorative items, and large scale stone, tile, and glass mosaics. You can use what you learn in this class in larger home projects. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.


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Enjoy the Mazda3 as a Sedan or Hatchback
The Mazda3 is the one model in the Mazda lineup that is available as either a hatchback or a sedan, offering extra versatility to drivers. The two body styles are very similar with identical passenger room. Of course, the hatchback does have more cargo space, but both offer more than enough features to keep Texas drivers happy, along with a stylish exterior.
Inside, the Mazda3 delivers a high-quality interior with everything carefully placed within reach to allow for intuitive movements so you can focus on driving. The sport seats will mold perfectly to your body, thanks to their contours, so you get a connected and comfortable ride. You can take your driving experience to the next level by upgrading the cloth upholstery to leatherette or dual-stitched leather. With some help from the Active Driving Display, you can spend more time with your eyes on the road in the Mazda3, as you will be able to see all the needed information in a glance.
How the 2017 Mazda3 Stacks Up Against Previous Model Years
The 2017 Mazda3 is a refreshed version of this compact model. There are a few new interior components, along with tweaked exterior styling. The active safety features have also been updated, and the previously mentioned SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G Vectoring is a new feature for 2017: This feature improves the steering response and constantly operates in the background when you are driving with spirit. During cornering, the system seamlessly adjusts the power delivery as well and shifts the vehicle's weight for a subtle difference you will appreciate, particularly on longer drives.
Those interested in the exterior updates to the 2017 Mazda3 will notice that the headlights and grille have been reshaped, making them slightly more aggressive. There are also newly available LED headlights on the top trims. Even the rear bumper is new, looking crisper and cleaner on both the sedan and hatchback. If you take a closer look, you will see that the 18-inch wheels are also a bit different and are available in two new colors.
Inside, the Mazda3's new steering wheel is closer to that of the CX-9, and there is now an electric parking brake to give you more storage in the center console. The door pockets have also grown, while the available head-up display now features color. You can also enjoy the newly available heated steering wheel and upgraded upholstery.
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Mazda3 History: How the Current Model Developed
The Mazda3 was unveiled in 2004 as an entry-level sedan or hatchback that gave you a sporty design and more features than the competitors. It ran on a 160-horsepower 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine. 2005 just saw the addition of satellite radio and new wheel covers. For 2006, the engine got variable valve timing, and both intermittent windshield wipers and ABS became standard. 2007 saw more changes, including new taillights, a rear center armrest, and an available stability control system.
The 2010 Mazda3 was completely redesigned with more technology and features. The Mazda3 got standard stability control in 2011 and a new base 2-liter engine the following year. It was once again redesigned for 2014, with an improved engine, new trims, and more equipment. Instead of the former grille that was reminiscent of a large smile, the new one was a bit more serious and, overall, the Mazda3 became more modern. Regenerative braking also became an option to help with efficiency.
Start Shopping For Your New Mazda3 in Longview, TX Today
To get a better idea of whether a sedan or hatchback is right for you, take both for a test drive. Gorman McCracken Mazda in Longview, Texas, has many high-quality models for you to consider. Our trained professionals can help you through selecting and configuring your new Mazda3. We are also happy to offer you competitive financing right here at the dealership. Our certified mechanics can help you get started with a maintenance schedule. Contact us to learn more!


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Longtime D.C. TV anchor Maureen Bunyan out at WJLA, possibly ending her career https://t.co/7uT1Dfy0W1— bruce johnson (@brucejohnson9) January 9, 2017
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It's like reading an erotic story and masturbating to it.
In some circumstances, cybersex may in fact help a person through a rough period in an offline, loving relationship.Time spent in that world can help them their actual world, while not giving up on having exciting, even emotional experiences.Living within the two worlds is not easy, however, and may become increasingly risky when people do not realize the limitations of each. I'm no weatherman, but you can expect more than a few inches tonight. " If I was a cat I'd spend all my 9 lives with you." "Girl, I can give you what a thunderstorm can, 10-12 inches and you won't be able to leave the house for 2 to 3 days! I know you haven't been studying, You must want the "D" I'm not a photographer....I can picture us together. " Girl: "I thought it was a penny" Boy: "I think your thoughts are worth more!


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Police: Stamford man arrested for threatening pregnant girlfriend
Police have arrested a 28-year-old Stamford man after they say he allegedly threatened his pregnant girlfriend with a razor knife early Friday morning.
According to police, Manuel Nazario went into a jealous rage and pulled a knife on his 30-year-old girlfriend at his home on Shippan Avenue. He also slashed his girlfriend's brother in the side of the head when he tried to intervene.
Nazario is also being held on immigration charges, as detectives say there's a possibility he may be in the country illegally.


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Android 8.0 officially announced by Google–Know more here
Hello everyone!! welcome to Apexbyte.Google just broke out all the rumers and officially announced the Android 8.0 version and named it as "Oreo" at the Eclipse conference 2017.
What are the new features in Android 8.0-
Google never mentioned officially the features of its 8.0 version but from the Google I/o and developer editions we can get to know some of the features, These include
- Notification channels
- Picture in picture mode
- LDAC Bluetooth audio codec support
- Adaptive icons
- Notification dots for icons
- Smart text selection
- New autofill API
- WiFi aware support
Oreo will be initially launch in the googles self managed devices like pixel and pixel xl and for the other devices in the near future.
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Malabrigo Quickies: Rondelay by Jennifer Dassau
This entry was posted on 13th November, 2012 .This week's Quickie is a very cool little shawl from Jennifer Dassau- I just love things with unexpected constructions! Jennifer says:
Rondelay is a one-skein garter shawl constructed from three sequential half rounds or rondels, which grow from cast on stitches using short rows and strategically placed radial YO increases. Each rondel builds upon the previous one, creating a finished semi-circular shape that drapes beautifully as it wraps around the shoulders. Designed to show off the colors of a variegated or hand dyed skein, Rondelay looks equally fantastic in a solid color.Very cool! It does a great job of showing off the gentle variegation in the watercolored colorways (in this case, Indiecita.) Thanks Jennifer!! You can see Rondelay on Ravelry or browse all the Quickies here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ What are Malabrigo Quickies? Quickies are small, fast projects which require only one or two skeins of yarn. Approximately every two weeks were teaming up with a talented independent designer to present an exciting new accessory (or other small object) pattern, showcasing one of our many yarns and colorways.
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2018 Chairman of the Board - Steve Petry
It has been a privilege serving on the board of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce. On its behalf, I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to our membership and the partnerships they have forged within this community. The Chamber is committed to responsibly investing into initiatives and activities that align with our mission, but at the end of the day, it is about changing lives. We want to be relevant to the community that we serve. The relationships that we develop with our membership give us insight and direction for fulfilling our purpose.
Before looking forward to 2018, I want us to remind ourselves of the many accomplishments and programs that your Chamber has been involved with over the past few years starting with our continuous support of the Learning Center which opened in 2016. The Chamber has been instrumental in organizing and facilitating the dialogue between the School Corporation, the Learning Center and local industry to develop the programs for much-needed skills used in industry today. We also organized the meetings between WorkOne and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Huntington County Economic Development, where we were able to earn grants that paid for the training of those individuals at no cost to the industry. In one year's time, the Learning Center has more than doubled the amount of adult students attending classes. During the 2017 year, the Learning Center had 130 adult students taking classes in Industrial Maintenance, CNC, Welding, and more. All of the students are working toward their HSE (High School Equivalence, formerly GED) or certifications.
Another important accomplishment was organizing the Veterans Day parade and celebration. More than 800 people came out in the bitter cold to help Huntington County dedicate the Vietnam War Monument honoring those who served in Vietnam. Of those 800 people, 250 were family members of those who served. Many of those individuals stayed in Huntington motels, ate at local restaurants, purchased gasoline, and shopped at our retail outlets. So we not only honored our veterans, but supported our community businesses as well.
Career Day was expanded this year to include the seniors at Huntington North High School. In prior years, we only had the freshmen class attend the event. This year, we wanted to expose the seniors to local industry with the hopes of making a connection between students and employers. And working with Life Long Learning, the Chamber helped organize and plan the "Walk Into My Future" event where all kindergarten and first grade students were introduced to the college environment. HCCSC took more than 800 students onto the campus of Huntington University where they heard professors and college students discuss the college experience. Students that attended had the opportunity to see what life on campus is all about and hopefully were encouraged to consider college in the future.
For the first time in its five year history, the Farmers' Market has a paid market master. The Chamber organized the first Farmers' Market in 2013 and it has become a unique and positive addition to our community. We also hope you have noticed our "Eat. Shop. Live. Do More Huntington," marketing campaign, this year; as well as our growing Gift Check program. These are just a couple examples of using creative ways to keep business local.
Another important mission of the Chamber is ensuring that businesses of all scale have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships through the Chamber Ambassador volunteer group, networking events, ribbon cuttings, open houses and After Hour celebrations. We also offer many different types of seminars and programs intended to enhance the professional development of our local business community, such as the HR/Professional Development Group, 12@12's, Lunch 'n Learns, and Leaders EDGE. The Leaders EDGE group reorganized in 2016, under the facilitation of Dr. Evan Wood, and continues to provide topics of interest to many of the leaders in Huntington County.
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Court of Appeals of Kansas
November 9, 2017
AkesoGenX Corp., Appellee,v.Robert Zavala, Appellant.
Forum selection clauses are generally enforceable in Kansas.
Enforceability of a forum selection clause hinges on the
following: (1) the existence of a reasonable relationship
between the selected forum and the complained about
transaction; (2) the existence of language in the clause
mandating that all suits be brought in a certain forum; and
(3) the nonexistence of fraud or duress.
Whether a forum selection clause is enforceable is a question
entirely distinct from whether a court has jurisdiction.
Parties' agreements about where to file suit do not
divest a court of personal or subject matter jurisdiction.
Instead, when an enforceable forum selection clause exists, a
court must consider whether it should exercise its
jurisdiction given the existence of the parties'
Because venue involves the proper or possible places lawsuits
may proceed, a party's complaint about a forum selection
clause violation involves a venue challenge. Venue challenges
must be timely raised in a responsive pleading or motion. See
K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 60-212(b)(3).
forum selection clause that includes conditional provisions
allowing a party to bring suit in an alternative forum is a
permissive forum selection clause as opposed to a mandatory
forum selection clause.
Under the facts of this case, Zavala's argument that
AkesoGenX Corp. violated its forum selection clause by filing
suit in Kansas, which it raised for the first time in a
motion to alter or amend under K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 60-259(f),
was untimely.
7. The
party asserting error must designate a record establishing
prejudicial error. Without such a record, a party's
argument will fail. An appellant's failure to include the
transcript from the hearing on the motion from which he or
she appeals stifles this court's ability to review for
from Johnson District Court; Kevin P. Moriarty, judge.
J. Bjerg, of Colantuono Bjerg Guinn, LLC, of Overland Park,
for appellant.
Christopher K. Snow and J. Michael Grier, of Warden Grier
LLP, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Michael P. Whalen, of
Wichita, for appellee.
Arnold-Burger, C.J., Pierron and Green, JJ.
Corp. (AKG) sued Robert Zavala, its former Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), in the Johnson County District Court for
breach of fiduciary duty and conversion. Eventually, the
district court entered default judgment against Zavala in
favor of AKG. It also ordered that Zavala pay AKG damages in
the amount of $500, 400.35. Over a month later, Zavala moved
to set aside the default judgment, arguing that AKG had
failed to properly obtain residential service of process on
him, that the district court had violated a procedural rule
regarding default judgment, and alternatively, that his lack
of prior involvement in the case had resulted from excusable
neglect. The district court rejected these arguments, but
Zavala moved the district court to reconsider. In his motion
to reconsider, Zavala raised a new argument. He asserted that
the district court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to
enter the default judgment against him because AKG had an
exclusive forum selection clause within its certificate of
incorporation which required AKG to sue him in the state of
Delaware. The district court rejected this argument as well.
Zavala now appeals the district court rulings, arguing that
each was in error.
reasons set forth below, we reject Zavala's arguments.
Accordingly, we affirm.
AKG was
a Delaware corporation involved in cancer research, which
"use[d] radio waves to heat up and kill cancer cells
while preserving the normal tissue, . . . reducing the side
effects associated with traditional chemical therapy regimens
or invasive surgery." Although AKG was a Delaware
corporation, its principal place of business was in Leawood,
Kansas, a city within Johnson County, Kansas. During its
first two years of business, AKG received nearly $2 million
in capital investment for its cancer research.
after it was incorporated in 2013, Mary Kunkle began acting
as AKG's Secretary and Treasurer. Through her role as
AKG's Treasurer, Kunkle had access to AKG's finances.
Kunkle was in a romantic relationship with AKG's CEO,
Zavala. Through his role as CEO, Zavala also had access to
AKG's finances. The AKG Board of Directors (Board)
terminated both Kunkle and Zavala during their special Board
meeting on May 16, 2014.
March 2, 2015, AKG sued Kunkle in the Johnson County District
Court alleging breach of fiduciary duty and conversion of
corporate assets. AKG explained that for nearly a year, it
had asked Kunkle to explain why money was missing from its
accounts. AKG explained that Kunkle had failed to respond to
its requests. AKG alleged that through its independent review
of Kunkle's accounting from its "QuickBooks"
and available banking records, Kunkle had converted $174,
905.59. AKG alleged that Kunkle had converted company money
from AKG the entire time she worked for it.
August 19, 2015, AKG filed its first amended petition with
the Johnson County District Court. In this amended petition,
AKG reiterated its claims of breach of fiduciary duty and
conversion of corporate assets. It, however, added Zavala as
a party defendant. AKG asserted that in addition to the $174,
905.59 it believed Kunkle had converted, it believed Zavala
had converted about $195, 341. AKG explained that its Board
had asked Zavala to turn over certain financial
documents-financial statements and tax related documents-in
early 2014, but Zavala had refused the Board's requests.
This resulted in the Board's termination of Zavala as
AKG's CEO on May 16, 2014. AKG alleged that because
Zavala had refused to turn over the financial documents it
needed, it went to the Bryan Cave law firm-a firm it had
previously retained-to see if the firm had the financial
documents it needed. When AKG spoke with a representative of
Bryan Cave, it learned that Zavala had visited the firm's
office just two days before he was terminated, removing all
documents pertaining to AKG from the firm. AKG explained that
it calculated the missing $195, 341 sum from its
"QuickBooks" and available banking records.
In its
first amended petition, AKG also stated that it intended to
serve Zavala "at his current residence address, "
which had yet to be determined. On November 23, 2015, AKG
filed a notice of service with the Johnson County District
Court that it had served process on Zavala in three ways,
each occurring on November 10, 2015. First, AKG asserted that
it had rendered personal service on Zavala in Alamo, Texas.
AKG also asserted that it had rendered residential service at
Zavala's residence in Alamo, Texas. Last, AKG asserted
that it had rendered residential service at Zavala's
residence in Walnut Creek, California.
sworn statement of Antonio Huizar, the process server from
Alamo, Texas, was attached to AKG's filing. In
Huizar's statement, Huizar explained that when he went to
the house he believed to be Zavala's, a female, who
identified herself as Zavala's mother, told him that
Zavala was not currently at home but would return home later.
He explained that a few minutes after he gave Zavala's
mother his contact information, a man, who identified himself
as Zavala, phoned him. Huizar asserted that he told Zavala
that he had a package for him, but Zavala told him to leave
it with his mother because he was not available; Zavala then
hung up. Huizar explained he called Zavala back and offered
to deliver the package to him personally, but Zavala told him
to deliver the package to his mother because he was not
available. According to Huizar, he then went back to the
place he believed to be Zavala's house and confirmed with
Zavala's mother that Zavala "did in fact currently
live at the residence." Huizar stated that once he
confirmed Zavala was residing in the house, the "service
documentation was handed to [Zavala's mother]."
Significantly, the process server from Contra Costa,
California, maintained that he rendered residential service
by leaving service documentation with a woman who claimed to
be Zavala's mother as well.
December 21, 2015, the district court entered a default
judgment against Zavala. The district court's judgment,
in substantive part, was as follows:
"On December 3, 2015, the Court conducted a scheduling
conference. Plaintiff appeared by and thru its counsel
Christopher K. Snow. Defendant Mary Kunkle appeared pro
se and participated telephonically. Defendant Robert
Zavala did not appear despite due notice of the scheduling
conference, and likewise did not timely file a responsive
pleading to Plaintiff's First Amended Petition.
Accordingly the Court hereby enters judgment by default
against Defendant Zavala with respect to Plaintiff's
claims, [and] further sets a hearing on damages with respect
to Plaintiff's claims against Defendant Zavala for
January 4, 2016 . . . ."
January 4, 2016, even though he had been served notice,
Zavala did not appear at the damages hearing. The only
evidence at the hearing came from Christopher Stevens, who
served as interim CEO following Zavala's termination.
Stevens testified that based upon his review of the
QuickBooks and bank statements, he determined that Zavala had
used a total of $500, 400.35 of AKG funds for noncorporate
purposes while CEO. Thus, Stevens requested that AKG be
reimbursed this money. Stevens also requested that Zavala
lose his 1.6% stock interest in AKG. At the end of the
hearing, the district court granted Stevens' request.
Over a
month later, on February 19, 2016, Zavala moved to set aside
default judgment and to file a responsive pleading out of
time. In this motion, Zavala argued that he had never been
served with AKG's first amended petition. Zavala
complained about how he was served process in Texas, making
no mention of how he was served process in California. He
asserted that assuming he was served on November 10, 2014,
the default judgment against him was void because it was
prematurely entered in violation of K.S.A. 2016 Supp.
60-308(a). Under K.S.A. 2016 Supp. 60-308(a), defendants who
are served out of state have 30 days to respond to a
petition. Zavala argued that because the district court's
December 21, 2015, default judgment order stated that he
failed to appear at the December 3, 2015, scheduling
conference, the district court actually entered its default
judgment against him on December 3, 2015, which was only 23
days after he had been served. He also asserted that the
default judgment should be set aside based upon excusable
neglect. Last, Zavala complained that AKG was not entitled to
any stock he may own through the default judgment.
support of his arguments, Zavala attached a sworn affidavit.
In his sworn affidavit, Zavala alleged that on November 10,
2015, AKG "served a summons and First Amended Petition
on my mother at her residence at . . . Alamo, Texas . . .
.This address is not my dwelling or usual place of
abode." He further alleged that he "did not ignore
the service of the summons and Petition" because he
"immediately contacted an attorney." This attorney
then e-mailed AKG's attorney, who responded that
"any further communication from [him] needed to be in
writing and directed to his [law] office." Zavala
asserted that "he [had] repeatedly tried to engage the
company in a dialogue concerning this dispute without
resorting to the legal process, but without success."
Finally, Zavala asserted that AKG's allegations against
him for breach of fiduciary duty and conversion were
unfounded. He stated he had a meritorious defense because
AKG's "Petition [was] wholly unfounded" and
"contain[ed] a number of false allegations about
[him]." He then stated that AKG sued him because the
Board knew he intended to sue the Board for wrongful action
taken regarding certain AKG stock in March 2015 and the Board
wanted to eliminate his presence in the company.
responded that the district court should reject Zavala's
arguments for the following reasons: (1) Zavala had not
credibly alleged that he had been served erroneously with
process; (2) Zavala had mischaracterized the district
court's default judgment by asserting that it was entered
on December 3, 2015, given that it was not filed until
December 21, 2015, which was well over the K.S.A. 2016 Supp.
60-308(a) 30-day time requirement; and (3) Zavala had
admitted he consciously chose not to participate in the
lawsuit, which did not constitute excusable neglect.
March 8, 2016, the district court held a hearing on
Zavala's motion where both parties made arguments.
Nevertheless, this hearing has not been included in the
record on appeal. Indeed, the only information about the
March 8, 2016, hearing comes from the district court much
later in its October 28, 2016, journal entry of judgment.
This journal entry summarized that hearing as follows:
"On March 8, 2016, the Court conducted the hearing and
received argument on Defendant Zavala's Motion to Set
Aside Default Judgment and to File Responsive Pleading Out of
Time. Plaintiff appeared by its counsel . . . Defendant
Zavala appeared by his counsel . . .; Defendant Kunkle
appeared on her own behalf telephonically. For the
reasons stated upon the record, the Court denied
Defendant's Motion to Set Aside the Default
Judgment. However, at the March 8, 2016 hearing, the
Court further directed the parties to file supplemental
briefs and provide certain other information for the
Court's further consideration with respect to the
equitable disgorgement remedy, specifically whether the
Default Judgment should include the Plaintiff's request
for relief that Defendant Zavala [] relinquish[] any and all
stock ownership or any other equity interest in [AKG.] The
Court further ordered the parties to appear on April 14,
2016, for further argument on the matter." (Emphasis
At the
end of the April 14, 2016, hearing, the district court orally
ruled that Zavala did not personally own any AKG stock;
instead, the AKG stock was held by a company called AGX
Holdings, LLC, which was owned solely by Zavala. Accordingly,
the district court ruled that its damages award could not
include an order that would require Zavala to relinquish his
stock ownership of AKG stock. This meant that the district
court would have to amend its damages award, which at that
point required Zavala to relinquish his personal stock
interest in AKG. Even so, the district court granted
AKG's request for an equitable attachment to Zavala's
ownership in AGX Holdings pending satisfaction of AKG's
damages. It also prohibited Zavala from disposing of his
ownership in AGX Holdings pending satisfaction of AKG's
August 2, 2016, Zavala filed a motion entitled: "Motion
to Reconsider and Vacate the Court's Journal Entry of
Default Judgment on the Ground that the Court Lacked
Jurisdiction over this Action based on the Exclusive Forum
Selection Clause in Plaintiff's Certificate of
Incorporation." Article X of AKG's certificate of
incorporation stated:
"Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the
selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of
the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum
for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf
of the Corporation, (b) any action asserting a claim of
breach of fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or
other employee of the Corporation to the Corporation or to
the Corporation's stockholders . . . ."
asserted that the preceding language made Delaware "the
mandatory exclusive" forum for any action brought by
AKG, meaning the Johnson County District Court lacked
jurisdiction to enter a default judgment.
responded that Delaware was not the mandatory exclusive forum
for any action brought by AKG given that Article X expressly
stated that AKG may "consent[] in writing to the
selection of an alternative forum." AKG asserted that it
satisfied the "consent[] in writing" requirement
with each of its filings with the Johnson County District
Court because the filings were "written
submissions" which established that it
"'consent[ed]' to" Kansas as the forum of
the lawsuit. AKG also argued that the minutes from its
February 27, 2015, Board meeting established that AKG
consented in writing to Kansas being the forum of the
lawsuit. The minutes from that meeting, which were attached
to AKG's ...
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The detection and study of specific proteins in a heterogeneous solution requires functionalized probe particles that have a strong affinity for the target protein while suppressing non-specific interactions. To this end we functionalize magnetic and plasmonic probe particles through covalent (e.g. gold-thiol, EDC-NHS) and strong non-covalent interactions (e.g. biotin-streptavidin). Non-specific interactions are typically suppressed by bovine serum albumin (BSA) or polyethylene glycol (PEG) coatings. Each analyte requires a tailored functionalization protocol, for which we base ourselves on robust and proven chemical procedures. We characterize our functionalized particles using techniques such as dynamic light scattering, spectroscopy and microscopy. A few examples of recent implementations are given below.
For plasmonic particles the signal that is generated by the presence of the analyte depends on the local field strength. We mostly employ gold nanorods as our workhorse particle [1] , which exhibit a strongly enhanced field around the tips of the particle [2]. To fully exploit this high field at the tips we have developed protocols to specifically functionalize the tips of the particle using thiolated receptors. Tip-specific functionalization is possible with a two-step process. First the gold nanorod is incubated in an aqueous solution of surfactant (blue) that forms a bilayer on the surface of the particle. At the tips, were the curvature is large, the bilayer is less dense leading to an anistropic rate of functionalization due to lower steric hindrance [3].
For superparamagnetic particles we employ various tailored functionalization protocols that exploit different coupling chemistries. Two basic methods are physisorption and covalent coupling by EDC-NHS chemistry. Another approach is to functionalize the particles by covalent as well as strong non-covalent coupling methods. The below figure shows an example where both methods have been used: biotinylated PEG linkers are coupled to antibodies via NHS chemistry, and these are subsequently bound to streptavidin-coated nanoparticles [4]. This molecular architecture has been shown to be functional in undiluted blood plasma.
In a different approach we employ double-stranded DNA strands as rod-like spacers between the particle and the biomolecule. The DNA strands are labelled with biotin on one end, allowing them to bind directly to the streptavidin on the particle surface. The commercial availability of a large number of functional groups on DNA allows us to conjugate virtually any biomolecule including fluorescent dyes, antibodies, proteins, and enzymes.
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New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today addressed the nation ahead of the Republic Day tomorrow, and made a strong pitch against the evils of terrorism and the harm it has inflicted upon India and the entire world.
In a tough worded message to the nation, Preident Mukherjee said that there was no notion such as 'good terrorism or bad terrorism' and that it was only 'evil'. Terming terror as a war inspired by 'insane objectives, motivated by bottomless depths of hatred, instigated by puppeteers'; the President said that terrorism was a cancer that "must be operated out with a firm scalpel".
The President also took note of the rising instances of terror emanating from Pakistan's soil, saying that terrorists sought to undermine order by rejecting the very basis of strategic stability, which are recognised borders.
"If outlaws are able to unravel borders, then we are heading towards an age of chaos," he said.
In an apparent reference to Pakistan and the peace process initiated by India with the neighbour, the President said, "Dialogue is the civilized way to bridge disagreement; ideally, should be a continual engagement. We cannot discuss peace under a shower of bullets."
Here are the highlights of the President's Address to the Nation on the eve of the 67th Republic Day:
* The President paid tributes to brave soldiers who made supreme sacrifice of their lives in defending India's territorial integrity.
* January 26, 1950, saw the culmination of heroic struggle of an extraordinary generation of leaders: President Mukherjee
* "Delay not, delay not, a new age dawns. With feet of glory, you shall cut out your own path. Move ahead, the roll of drums announce your triumphal march": President Mukherjee quoting Tagore
* The generational change has happened; youth have moved centre-stage to take charge: President Mukherjee
* Through an open-minded approach to the wider spectrum of ideas, our academic institutions must become world-class. It must breed a culture of deep thought and create an environment of contemplation and inner peace. It must instil a spirit of reverence towards women that will guide social conduct of an individual throughout his life: President
* Education, with its enlightening effect, leads to human progress and prosperity, the President said.
* Love for one's motherland is the basis of all progress. Permanence of such changes can be ensured only if people own these changes: President Mukherjee
* Innovative solutions of urban planning, use of clean energy etc call for active participation of all stakeholders
* Climate change and pollution: Multiple strategies and action at various levels is necessary to address pollution. Climate change has acquired real meaning with 2015 turning out to be the warmest year on record. Each of us has the right to lead a healthy, happy and productive life in India. This right has been breached, especially in our cities, where pollution has reached alarming levels
* We must invest in mutual prosperity; our example can be its own message to a world in anxious need of amity. Human beings are best defined by a humane spirit; not their worst instincts: President Mukherjee
* On Terrorism: There is unprecedented turbulence across vast regions, with alarming increase in regional instabilities. The scourge of terrorism has reshaped war into its most barbaric manifestation. No corner can now consider itself safe from this savage monster. Terrorism is inspired by insane objectives, motivated by bottomless depths of hatred, instigated by puppeteers. They have invested heavily in havoc through the mass murder of innocents. This is war beyond any doctrine, a cancer which must be operated out with a firm scalpel.
* On Indo-Pak relations: There is no good or bad terrorism; it is pure evil. Nations will never agree on everything; but the challenge today is existential. Terrorists seek to undermine order by rejecting the very basis of strategic stability, which are recognized borders. If outlaws are able to unravel borders, then we are heading towards an age of chaos.
* There will be disputes among nations; the closer we are to a neighbour the higher the propensity for disputes. Dialogue is the civilized way to bridge disagreement; ideally, should be a continual engagement. We cannot discuss peace under a shower of bullets. We must resolve complex edges of our geo-political inheritance with neighbours through peaceful dialogue. We on our subcontinent have a historic opportunity to become a beacon to the world at a time of great danger.
* Delays in decision-making and implementation can only harm the process of development.
* For revitalizing the forces of growth, we need reforms and progressive legislation. A spirit of accommodation, cooperation and consensus-building should be the preferred mode of decision-making. It is bounden duty of the law makers to ensure that such legislation is enacted after due discussion and debate.
On Intolerance: We must guard ourselves against the forces of violence, intolerance and unreason. When grim instances of violence hit at established values which are at core of our nationhood, it is time to take note. Our finest inheritance, institutions of democracy, ensure to all citizens justice, equality, & gender & economic equity. Let us applaud what our democracy has achieved. Let us continue to complain; demand; rebel; this is a virtue of democracy. There will be, amongst us, occasional doubters & baiters.
* On Economy: This year, with an estimated growth rate of 7.3 percent, India is poised to become the fastest growing large economy. India is building and implementing strategies to solve these problems. Year 2015 has been a year of challenges; during this year, the global economy remained subdued. Unusual weather conditions impacted our agricultural production. While large parts of India were affected by severe drought, other areas reeled under devastating floods.
* On drought: In 2015, we were also denied the bounty of nature. India's economy also had to face the blowback. In such troubled environment, no one nation could be an oasis of growth.
* India a rising power: India today is a rising power, a country fast emerging as a global leader in science, technology, innovation & start-ups. The enduring democratic institutions they established have given us the gift of continuity on the path of progress. They pulled together India's amazing diversity to build national unity, which has brought us so far.


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You can see the folder addiction I had, but actually opening anything quickly by clicking through is extremely unlikely; it was all about search for me. The picture is a bit dated as well, from December 2014.
I decided to start fresh and cleared out all the apps, moving them to secondary screens. And then I started adding things back in that I actually seem to be using. It's been a week or so, and I like where this is headed. Search is awesome for finding apps that I use once a week or once a month, but it's so much easier to just click from the homescreen to the apps I use on a daily basis. Here's the new look, along with a new picture of the family (also changed this week), from November 2015:
Starting from the top, the first two apps help me in the morning. Although I don't come close to day trading, I still have an urge to check the markets at least a couple of times throughout the day. StockTwits is my default watch list, partially in deference to my partner Howard, and in part because they actually do a great job of surfacing commentary and sentiment around the stocks I'm following, which is just as important as the news around them. Interestingly, StockTwits just released a cool integration with Slack that enables real time quotes inside of Slack. The second app is just the weather. Living in San Francisco means that weather changes are expected when you cross the street, but I still like to get a general sense of what I should expect when I wake up.
The next two apps are the camera and Google Photos. As a parent of two young kids, fast access to the camera is essential. And I have a preference for Google Photos over the standard Photos app for numerous reasons including the ability to sync across devices - including deletions.
In the second row, I have Google for all things search (my 6 year old is always asking me things that I have to look up!), FB and Twitter for social (I know, I'm old school for not having SnapChat, WeChat - even FB Messenger!) and Yelp which is still incredibly helpful, at least in San Francisco.
In the third row I have my fitness apps coupled with music. Spotify and Nike Running definitely go together nicely. It might be a bit said for me to have Fitbit there, but now that I've committed to at least 70k weekly steps and a minimum of 8k daily steps, I need to check my progress from time to time!
The fourth row is mostly around transportation. I usually walk from meeting to meeting, but as I find myself in new areas of the city often enough, a quick review of where I'm heading on Google Maps is helpful. And Uber is there to help when a walk just isn't the thing to do. Although I have Safari on this row as well, it's actually the one app I haven't opened directly.
The bottom row is for my business communications. Email has been my default ahead of phone for many years and Google's Inbox is now my favorite interface (on the web and on mobile alike). Phone and SMS are standard and my current calendaring app is Sunrise, which I've been very happy with for the past few months.
I still have two more rows to fill up, but I'm now much more selective with the apps that get to live on the home screen. It will be interesting for me to see how my layout changes over time.


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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
A new book sure to inspire a summer full of goodness!
I got an email the other morning and headed on over to the very first blog I ever started to follow to find out what all the excitement was about. Over at Sugar Pie Farm House Aunt Ruthie's new e-book has been released and is packed full of tips, recipes and all sorts of fun photos sure to inspire any ones summer. I am waiting patiently until I may be able to join in on the fun of this book. I encourage any one who reads my blog to hop on over and take a look at the preview she has posted up on her blog. Also if you take a look at an older post you'll have a chance to take a peek at her new bundle of grandson joy! Thanks Aunt Ruthie for being inspiring and uplifting to this homemaker and sharing your love for our Lord!
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- Mrs Sling said...
I love the book! If you come over tomorrow I'll let you "take a peek". Hugs!
- June 19, 2010 at 7:13 PM
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Electronic Signatures for B2B Contracts
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Electronic Signatures for B2B Contracts
The last few centuries have seen paper-based documents and manuscript signatures dominate the way businesses enter into a contractual relationship with each other. With the advent of Internet, replacing paper-based contracts with B2B electronic contracts is a possibility. However, an appropriate technology and an enabling legislation are crucial for this change to happen. On the technology front this feature has the potential to enable business executives to sit in front of their computer and sign multi-million dollar deals by using their electronic signatures. On the legal front various pieces of legislation have been enacted and policies developed at both national and international levels to give legal recognition to such type of contracts. This book presents the findings of an empirical study on large public listed Australian companies that examined businesses' perception towards the use of electronic signatures in B2B contracts. Essentially, it identifies six key factors that create a disincentive to businesses to move from the practice of paper- based signatures to the new technology of electronic signatures.
This book offers legal practitioners, academics and businesses insights into issues associated with the use of electronic signatures and suggests a number of measures to promote its usage in B2B contracts.
A unique empirical research study that examines issues associated with the acceptance of electronic signatures by businesses for B2B contracts Using diagrams and hypothetical examples the book explains the functioning and implementation of an electronic signature It dedicates a special section to the historical development of the technology of electronic signature and the development of legislation at global and regional levels
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The simplest way to describe this album is boring. There just isn't much life to this album, and though it could easily sit in the background while you do work or play a game, I can't imagine it getting play for much else.
I was excited to hear this album and hoping for something good, but it is disappointing. It has moments on and off, but even those fail to excite the listener. Take for example the song "Strawberry Bubblegum." It's a pretty good song, probably my favorite on the album, but here is the problem. It literally takes a minute to get going and when the song kicks into its second act at around the 6 minute mark quite honestly you're ready to move on and the transition to the second half just doesn't work. That is pretty much the problem throughout the album. Many songs are long two part acts but neither act does much of interest.
Following the Rhapsody rating method I give it 1 out of 5 stars for Just OK.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Album Review: The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake
Posted by Matthew Vaughn at 10:50 AM
Labels: Album Reviews, Music
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This record would've gotten about four stars had Cathy Dennis come out with it.ReplyDelete
Hey, check out how much Justin Timberlake's record from this year looks like Saga's from 2012.ReplyDeleteReplies
That "Mirrors" video is terrific.ReplyDelete
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DBHA's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows low-income families to rent quality housing in the private market via federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Through the HCV Program, DBHA pays a portion of eligible families' rent each month directly to the landlord. Families can use their vouchers to rent a house or apartment in the private market throughout the city of Daytona Beach, and parts of Volusia County. Because there are more families who need rental assistance than there are funds available, DBHA uses a waiting list to administer the program to eligible families.
DBHA has and will continue to take steps to ensure that every unit in the HCV Program meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and are inspected in a timely manner. Our guideline that requires owners or their representatives, to be present at their annual inspection appointments. The January 2016 guideline states that any re-inspection for annual inspections, that results in "inconclusive" or no-show" will result in a failed inspection and may cause the unit to go into abatement.
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When it comes to unconventional architecture, there are plenty of one-of-a-kind buildings to be found all around the island of Manhattan. Brooklyn, on the other hand, is better known for its classic brownstones, and it never really strays too far from the norm. However, there's a neighborhood just south of Prospect Park that was a hotbed for experimental architecture in the early 20th century. And we're not talking Corbu or Neutra-style buildings here, but rather bizarre amalgamations like this Japanese Victorian-inspired home built in 1902-03. We recently visited the colorful house, which is owned by a retired school teacher named Gloria Fischer. Keep reading to learn more about the unique abode that's come into her possession. And lets just say that it's indeed as interesting on the inside as it is on the outside.
131 Buckingham was built as part of a project initiated by developer Dean Alvord back in 1899. Dean purchased 50 acres of land with the intent of developing a residential area that would also be a "park in the city" for the rich. He renamed the numbered streets of the area with British monikers like Buckingham and built plenty of amenities in the area, such as a golf course and tennis courts. Alvord, who also considered himself a horticulturist, planted plenty of trees and laid out park malls across the 50 acres.
The house itself was originally built in 1902-03 as a marketing piece to draw people in to view other homes in the area. Alvord's ploy worked well, and many came in from around Manhattan and across the country, scooping up surrounding properties. 131 Buckingham cost $26,000 to build, and the property's current owner, Fischer, and her husband bought it for $86,000 back in 1972. Today the home is valued at more than $1 million.
The design was the creation of architect John J. Petit, of Kirby, Petit & Green, who at the time were also building similarly strange structures in areas such as Coney Island. Petit enlisted the help of three Japanese artisans/builders who oversaw the building, interior and garden. Many of the homes' original fixtures and finishes remain in place, such as hand-painted Japanese designs, leaded windows featuring dragons and ornate ironwork, and carvings on the fireplaces and ceilings. This is all complemented by a bounty of treasures Fischer has collected around the world and on the streets of NYC. The home, like many others in this Prospect Park South neighborhood, was designated as a historic landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1979.
Plenty of lore surrounds 131 Buckingham, with tall tales ranging from the rumor that it was built for a Japanese ambassador, to word that it was constructed in Japan and flown over and dropped into place. Fischer laughs at the stories and says they are simply myths. However, she did say that there were once bells and gongs at the second floor, but that they were taken away for their metal for use during in WWI.
Interested in checking out 131 Buckingham Road for yourself? Fischer offers 1-hour public tours for just $15. For information, send her an email at [email protected]. Otherwise, for now, check out our photo gallery to peek all the details of this spectacular house.


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Renaissance painters loved to fool innocent bystanders with trompe l'oeil murals now your walls can do the same.The Cubic Switchplate is only 3 mm/0.11" thick but the 3D design gives it the illusion of a cube shape. It's a fun alternative to standard switch plates and outlet covers. The deceptive frames come in a package of four."
Design Glut is a Brooklyn-based design studio headed by Liz Kinnmark and Kegan Fisher. They specialize in jewelry and housewares that blend humor and style. Mounting hardware is not included.Country of Origin: CN
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Before I get started, I want you to take a moment and think. I want you to count how many brand new Sci-Fi or Fantasy films have been released by major film studios. I'm talking about things that aren't sequels, reboots, or adaptations of other media. If you're like me, you are probably shamefully drawing blanks. Bear this in mind as we go through this review journey together. Jupiter Ascending is something new and original. We don't get that nearly as often as we deserve. Now, take a deep breath. This is going to be a bit of an adventure.
The Review
Let's do a quick, spoiler-free synopsis to get you all on the same page. Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) cleans people's homes for a living alongside her mother and aunt. It's, apparently, part of the family business. One day, she finds out from dog-man Caine (Channing Tatum) that she's actually a space princess who has people hunting her. Meanwhile, there's some scheming going on between three siblings regarding their inheritance. There's Flirty One, Creepy One, and The Girl. They belong to the super-important Abrasax family and their names are actually Titus (Douglas Booth), Balem (Eddie Redmayne), and Kalique (Tuppence Middleton) respectively. Let's appreciate the Sci-Fi awesomness of their names for a moment before we go on.
Moment's over.
If you've seen the trailers, you know that Balem wants to harvest the Earth and Jupiter is the only thing standing in his way. This, of course, is bad news for our titular heroine. Caine has to call on some help in the form of his ex-commander, Stinger Apini (Sean Bean, again with a fantastic name!) Things get a little complicated. Space battles ensue. Stuff explodes. There's love, death, and betrayal. All standard issue space opera shenanigans.
Okay, folks, I'm going to level with you. If you've glanced at any other reviews or even just seen their headlines, you know that this movie hasn't been well-received. There are a few legitimate problems with the film. Firstly, and most notably, the dialogue is frequently awful. It's not all terrible all of the time, but there are just some very wince-worthy moments and other moments that just made my father and I laugh. I will note that we were the only ones in the audience who were similarly amused. It's just clunky and awkward. The most grievous dialogue offenders belonged to the moments of romance between Jupiter and Caine.
Here's an aside just for people in the story-making business as it's applicable to all kinds of media. If you are going to have a romance between two characters, please give us a reason as to why they are into each other. Don't just assume that your audience is going to buy it because they are two hot people of similar ages. "Of course they'd be into each other because why wouldn't they be?" We kind of want a reason why someone is going to risk life and limb for another person. We want to see what makes them get all dopey over each other. When you skip past that step, the romance feels forced and out of left field. I'm not saying that I don't appreciate seeing hot people kissing. If I wanted to just watch hot people kissing without having some emotional investment in their relationship and plot, I'd just watch some porn.
Now that we've dealt with the dialogue, let's take a second to look at pacing. This movie's pacing wasn't all that terrible. It was just uneven. Sometimes things moved forward too quickly. Other times it was like languishing under the hot sun and waiting for that drop of action water. That said, I never once got bored and glanced down at my phone to see how long we'd been sitting there. I was fully engaged and engrossed in the gorgeous scenery on screen.
Oh my goodness, folks. This movie is flat-out beautiful. Seriously. The work that must have gone into creating each magnificent costume and set piece had to be immense. There is nothing half-assed about the quality of visuals. It's space fantasy at its finest. Even the minor characters are magnificently crafted. There are all kinds of crazy aliens from space elephant people to space satyr. Okay, she wasn't really a satyr. I didn't really get a close look at her legs, though. She could have been.
A lot of people have complained about how the plot is an incomprehensible mess. I don't know what movie they were actually watching because I managed to keep track of what was going on. It's not like my experience with Cloud Atlas. Don't get me wrong, I really did enjoy that movie. Years later, though, I still don't exactly know what the hell went on in that film. With Jupiter Ascending, I always knew where I stood. Maybe it's the fact that I grew up with David Lynch's Dune.
Speaking of which, I originally thought that the film may have benefited from a Princess Irulan (Virginia Madsen) style voice over at the beginning to establish where things stood in the universe. Upon reflection, I think finding out the expanse of the universe and its denizens when Jupiter did made a lot more sense.
Sorry for that little digression there. I just can't help but comparing the two properties. They just felt so similar to me. Let's go ahead and get back to the review.
I've been writing this while listening to Michael Giacchino's fantastic score for the movie. He's easily becoming one of my favorite film composers. Right after the movie ended, I whipped my phone out and bought the soundtrack. I couldn't resist. It's epic and sweeping, perfect for this over-the-top space opera. I'm a sucker for epic scores so this was an easy sell.
While we're on the subject "over over-the-top," I want to say that this movie wasn't over-the-top enough.
You're probably staring at the screen right now and trying to figure out how that even makes sense. Look, I know it's visually over-the-top. It really is. I feel like the whole thing would have gone to that next level if every actor threw themselves into their roles like Eddie Redmayne did with his role as Balem "Creepy One" Abrasax. He chewed scenery in costumes that would make Dune's Feyd Rautha (Sting) and David Bowie envious. Look, if you're going to have such a ridiculous movie, embrace it and just give it all you've got. Jupiter Ascending needed that level of off the charts wackiness from all corners.
No, not just needed. It deserved that level of off-the-charts wackiness. Go big or go home.
Look, if there's one thing The Wachowskis know how to do, it's make a damn fine looking movie. It's just a shame that they sometimes seem to sacrifice a lot of substance for that phenomenal style. The movie is a wonder to behold and certainly deserves a viewing on a big screen. That said, go into it with your eyes wide open. The performances are occasionally wooden, the dialogue will likely make you giggle at inappropriate times, and you may get lost at times. All in all, though, I had fun. This movie may not be a cinematic great, but it was all that I hoped it would be. I'm looking forward to adding this movie to my Blu-ray collection.
Final Thoughts
Usually this is where I talk about some of the spoilery bits. I don't actually want to get too spoilery here. If I do, I'll definitely warn you in advance. If you want to go into the movie without even the slightest bit of spoiler taint, stopping now would probably be good. Though, really, Jupiter Ascending isn't a movie to get worked up about over spoilers.
First: this movie could have the alternate title of: "Jupiter Falls Off of A Lot of Stuff and Screams." She does that more than once. I get that she's supposed to be a completely normal person who has been thrust into this wider universe. There's going to be an adjustment period. It's understandable. Still, if she'd been a guy who had found out about his secret royal heritage, there would have been far less screaming and falling. Even if there was, I feel that they would have allowed the dude more agency.
It's just tiring to see another damsel on screen. At least this movie passed the Bechdel Test and Jupiter finally stopped being a damsel toward the end. I guess she just needed the time to get her crap together. I didn't really expect better out of this movie. It's just a bummer when my expectations are met in that regard.
Second: I'm glad that as white as the primary cast was, they had a number of fantastic performances by non-white actors on the periphery. It was great to see Nikki Amuka-Bird as Diomika Tsing, awesome commander of some "space cops." It was also great seeing Gugu Mbatha-Raw as possible-satyr girl as well as Doona Bae as a bad-ass bounty hunter. Though their time on screen was annoyingly limited, they still made impressions in their respective roles. You'll see us complain time and again on this site about the lack of diversity in Western media. We deserve to see more variety in the faces on our movie screens.
Third: Well. I don't actually have a third thing to say. I just hate leaving it at two. What can I say? It's just a random quirk of mine. I will say though, you know how to reach me if you want to see how Sean Bean fares in this film. You know what I mean. #SaveSeanBean
Remember how I asked you to keep in mind that this was a completely original movie? For that alone, I want you to go see it in theaters. I want you to throw money at it so the studios will know that this is something we want. All of you people out there who are tired of reboots, sequels, and adaptations? Here's a chance for you to vote with your wallets. It may not be the best movie ever, but it's original and that counts for a whole lot. Studios have been too comfortable playing it safe for too long. Jupiter Ascending is a risk and we should reward that. If it does well, maybe they'll take notice and take a chance on other original properties. Please, go see this in theaters, even if it's just a cheap matinee. Every little bit helps.


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Man Arrested for Multiple Felony Warrants
This is a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On 03-28-2018 at approximately 11:57 A.M., a Deputy with the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in the area of Hopper Lane and Ledger Lane in Covelo, California.
The Deputy knew a subject named Michael Monahan lived at the location and that he had multiple felony warrants issued for his arrest from the Mendocino County Superior Court.
The Deputy contacted Monahan at the residence and confirmed with Sheriff's Office dispatch that Monahan's arrest warrants were still active. The dispatcher informed the Deputy that Monahan had two felony warrants issued for his arrest for 1203.2 PC [Violation of Probation].
Monahan was advised and placed under arrest for the warrants without incident.
Monahan was subsequently booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held on a no-bail status pursuant to the arrest warrants.


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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Book Review: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
Goodreads summary:
When Sam met Grace, he was a wolf and she was a girl. Eventually he found a way to become a boy, and their loved moved from curious distance to the intense closeness of shared lives.
That should have been the end of their story. But Grace was not meant to stay human. Now she is the wolf. And the wolves of Mercy Falls are about to be kill in one final, spectacular hunt.
Sam would do anything for Grace. But can one boy and one love really change a hostile, predatory world? The past, the present, and the future are about to collide in one pure moment - a moment of death or life, farewell or forever.
My review:
Forever was a beautifully written conclusion to the Wolves of Mercy Falls series. This has become one of my favorite series now - there's something so poetic and charming about Stievater's storytelling.
Like Shiver and Linger, Forever is very much a character-driven novel. Although, since this is the last book in the trilogy, there is a small amount of action, towards the end at least. But what I love best about Forever is the journey that the characters take. I love Grace, she's a character that I've identified with throughout the entire series. Sam is so sweet and tenderhearted and I've grown to love his character. But I think Cole and Isabel might be my favorite characters. They're both so vulnerable and strong at the same time, and I love reading about them.
Out of the whole series, I thought Forever has the strongest plot. Sure, it's not action-packed, but there's so much more at stake as the wolves fight to stay alive and find a new home. And of course Maggie Stiefvater's writing is as good as ever. She's so talented at making the story flow smoothly, and her writing shines through in Forever. The characters' emotions are real and vivid. The descriptions are full of just enough imagery and detail. And the ending, while leaving some things open, still wraps up the story perfectly.
As I wasn't totally crazy about Shiver, I didn't expect to fall in love with this series, but it's definitely a favorite now. I can't wait to read more books by this talented author!
My rating: 8 out of 10 (4 stars)
~ The Bookworm
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KnowledgeBase 00087: Using Inline Prompts to Process a Select List
The L Control Element
Inline prompts allow information to be inserted into a command dynamically as a sentence, paragraph or menu is executed. This information may come from a prompt displayed to the user, the command line, a data record, or various other places. The L control element of an inline prompt directs the command processor to take data from a select list. For example,
<<Ln,ID>>The optional n following the L control code is the select list number and defaults to 0.
In this example, the prompt text element (ID) is not strictly necessary unless the extracted value is to be used more than once. Simply using a second inline prompt would read the next item from the select list.
An inline prompt using the L control code returns a null string when the list is exhausted.
The paragraph below builds a select list of all object code items in the file identified on the command line or in response to a prompt. It then reads items from this list, cataloguing the program in global mode with an asterisk prefix.
PA SELECT <<I2,File>>.OUT LOOP IF "<<L,ID>>" = "" THEN STOP CATALOGUE <<File>> *<<ID>> REPEAT
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