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- 1. Arrival Pattern. It is the pattern of the arrival of a customer to be serviced. The pattern may be regular or at random. Regular interval arrival patterns .are rare, in most of the cases of the customers cannot be predicted. Remainder pattern of arrival of customers follows Poisson's distribution.
- 2. Poisson's DistributionIt is- discrete probability distribution which is used to determine the number of customers in a particular time: It involves allotting probability of occurrence of the arrival of a customer. Greek letter λ (lamda) is used to denote mean arrival rate. A special feature of the Poisson's distribution is that its mean is equal to the variance. It can be represented with the notation as explained below.P(n) = Probability of n arrivals (customers)λ = Mean arrival ratee = Constant = 2.71828Notation ∟ or ! is called the factorial and it mean that∟n or n! = n(n-1) (n-2) (n-3) …. 2, 1
Poisson's distribution tables for different values of n and λ are available and can be used for solving problems where Poisson's distribution is used. However, It has certain limitations because of which its used is restricted. It assumes that arrivals are random and independent of all other variables or other variables or parameters. Such can never be the case.
- 1. Exponential Distribution. This is based on the probability of completion of a service and is the most commonly used distribution in queuing theory. In queuing theory, our effort is to minimise the total cost of queue and it includes cost of waiting and cost of providing service. A queue model
is prepared by taking different variables into consideration. In this distribution system, no maximisation or minimization is attempted. Queue models with different alternatives are considered and the most suitable for a particular is attempted. Queue models with different alternatives are considered and the most suitable for a particular situation is selected.
- 2. Service Pattern. We have seen that arrival pattern is random and poissons distribution can be used for use in queue model. Service pattern are assumed to be exponential for purpose of avoiding complex mathematical problem.
- 3. Channels. A service system has a number of facilities positioned in a suitable manner. These could be
(a) Single Channel- Single Phase System. This is very simple system where all the customers wait in a single line in front of a single service facility and depart after service is provided, In a shop if there is only one person to attend to a customer is an example of the system.
(a) Service in series. Here the input gets serviced at one service station and then moves to second and or third and so on before going out. This is the case when a raw material input has to undergo a number of operations like cutting, turning drilling etc.
- 1. Exponential Distribution. This is based on the probability of completion of a service and is the most commonly used distribution in queuing theory. In queuing theory, our effort is to minimise the total cost of queue and it includes cost of waiting and cost of providing service. A queue model
- Here the service can be provided at a number of points to one queue. This happens when in a grocery store, there are 3 persons servicing the same queue or a service station having more than one facility of washing cars.(a) Multiple parallel facilities with multiple queue. Here there are a number of queues and separate facility to service each queue. Booking of tickets at railway stations, bus stands etc is a good example of this, This is shown in Fig 9.4.
- 6. Service Time. Service time i.e., the time taken by the customer when the facility is dedicated to it for serving depends upon the requirement of the customer and what needs to be done as assessed by the facility provider. The arrival pattern is random so also is the service time required by different customers. For the sake of simplicity the time required by all the customers is considered constant under the distribution. If the assumption of exponential distribution is not valid. Erlang Distribution is applied to the queuing model.
- 7. Erlang Distribution. It has been assumed in the queuing process we have seen that service is either constant or it follows negative exponential distribution in which case the standard deviation a (sigma) is equal to its mean. This assumption makes the use of the exponential distribution simple. However, in cases where and mean are not equal, Erlang distribution developed by AK Erlang is used. In this method, the service time is divided into number of phases assuming that total service can be provided by different phases of service. It is assumed that service time of each phase follows the exponential distribution i.e., σ= mean.
- 8. Traffic Intensity or Utilisation Rate. This is the rate of at which the service facility is utilised by the components.
If λ = mean arrival rate and
(Mue) μ = Mean service rate, then utilisation rate (P) = λ/ μ it can be easily seen from the equation that p > 1 when arrival rate is more than the service rate and new arrivals will keep increasing the queue p < 1 means that service rate is more than the arrival rate and the waiting time will keep reducing as μ keeps increasing. This is true from the commonsense.
- 6. Queuing Discipline. All the customers get into a queue on arrival and are then serviced. The order in which the customer is selected for servicing is known as queuing discipline. A number of systems are used to select the customer to be served. Some of these are:
- a. First in First Served (FIFS). This is the most commonly used method and the customers are served in the order of their arrival.
- b. Last in First Served (LIFS). This is rarely used as it will create controversies and ego problems amongst the customers. Anyone who comes first expects to be served first. It is used in store management, where it is convenient to issue the store last-received and is called (LIFO) i.e., Last In First Out.
- c. Service In Priority (SIP). The priority in servicing is allotted based on the special requirement of a customer like a doctor may attend to a serious patient out of turn, so may be the case with a vital machine which has broken down. In such cases the customer being serviced may be put on hold and the priority customer attended to or the priority may be put on hold and the priority customer attended to or the priority may be on hold and the priority customer waits till the servicing of the customer already being serviced is over.
- 7. Customer Behaviour. Different types of customers behave in different manner while they are waiting in queue, some of the patterns of behaviour are:
- a. Collusion. Some customers who do not want to wait they make one customer as their representative and he represents a group of customers. Now only the representative waits in queue and not all members of the group.
- b. Balking. When a customer does not wait to join the queue at the correct place which he warrants because of his arrival. They want to jump the queue and move ahead of others to reduce their waiting time in the queue. This behaviour is called balking.
- c. Jockeying. This is the process of a customer leaving the queue which he had joined and goes and joins another queue to get advantage of being served earlier because the new queue has lesser customers ahead of him.
- d. Reneging Some customers either do not have time to wait in queue for a long time or they do not have the patience to wait, they leave the queue without being served.
- 8. Queuing Cost Behaviour. The total cost a service provider system incurs is the sum of cost of providing the services and the cost of waiting of the customers. Suppose the garage owner wants to install another car washing facility so that the waiting time of the customer is reduced. He has to manage a suitable compromise in his best interest. If the cost of adding another facility is more than offset by reducing the customer waiting time and hence getting more customers, it is definitely worth it. The relationship between these two costs is shown below.

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Zenfilm was founded in 2005 by commercial director W. Ross Wells and producer Merideth Melville. Zenfilm represents an Emmy-winning team of directors, cinematographers, editors and visual FX artists. Zen is best known for its national and regional advertising, music and high-end corporate communications work. In recent years, the firm has made forays into entertainment and documentary programming. The technology side of Zen features the latest and greatest camera and post tech. The more important consideration is matching the right tools to the right job and executing effective work at a budget level that makes sense for your business.


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Domestic violence can pose a danger not only to the victims but also to their family and friends, and experts are urging victims' supporters to be aware of the risk.
Margaret Diaz, executive director of A Better Way domestic violence shelter, said she and other advocates have been followed and assaulted by victims' spouses.
The shelter doesn't allow its clients to walk around alone, Diaz said. Advocates at the shelter accompany clients to court and drop off and pick up children for them during visitation.
"It's kind of dangerous for us," Diaz said. "We will get (deputies) to escort us in certain parts of the court, and they escort us back to the car. Sometimes deputies hold the person until we leave so the perpetrator doesn't know which way we go."
Diaz said she's been chased down streets, cursed at over the phone and gotten into altercations.
She advises domestic violence victims to come to the shelter instead fleeing to their family and friends, who could also become a target. A Better Way provides guidance for supporters of the victims, too, Diaz said.
Capt. Jon Marhoefer of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has dedicated his personal time to give safety lessons for attorneys and others involved in the family court system.
He said family and friends would be taking sides by supporting the victim and perpetrators could come after them. He advises them to be aware of their surroundings.
"They need to have a plan. They need to play that mental 'What if?" game," Marhoefer said. "They can't assume they'll never be a victim."
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Solar Radiation
Solar radiation (also called insolation) consists of the radiation that comes directly from the sun as well as the radiation that comes indirectly. Indirect Radiation includes: 1) the reflected radiation of an area, particularly strongly reflected radiation, i.e. areas covered by snow, 2) the radiation from the blue sky, and 3) other diffuse radiation. For the exact computation of the amount of energy which falls on a particular area, the angle of incidence between the solar radiation and the area is decisive. This changes with the time of day and year. The solar radiation is also reduced by numerous factors; even with a clear blue sky, only 90 % of the total solar radiation gets through.


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The International Natural Product Science Taskforce (INPST)
Monday, May 22, 2017
Complementary and integrative medicine for headache: a review
Abstract (as presented by the authors of the scientific work):
"Headaches, including primary headaches such as migraine and tension-type headache, are a common clinical problem. Complementary and integrative medicine (CIM), formerly known as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), uses evidence informed modalities to assist in the health and healing of patients. CIM commonly includes the use of nutrition, movement practices, manual therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, and mind-body strategies. This review summarizes the literature on the use of CIM for primary headache and is based on five meta-analyses, seven systematic reviews, and 34 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The overall quality of the evidence for CIM in headache management is generally low and occasionally moderate. Available evidence suggests that traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, massage, yoga, biofeedback, and meditation have a positive effect on migraine and tension headaches. Spinal manipulation, chiropractic care, some supplements and botanicals, diet alteration, and hydrotherapy may also be beneficial in migraine headache. CIM has not been studied or it is not effective for cluster headache. Further research is needed to determine the most effective role for CIM in patients with headache."
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Conclusion (as presented by the authors of the scientific work):
"The use of CIM therapies has the potential to empower patients and help them take an active role in their care. Many CIM modalities, including mind-body therapies, are both self selected and self administered after an education period. This, coupled with patients' increased desire to incorporate integrative medicine, should prompt healthcare providers to consider and discuss its inclusion in the overall management strategy.
Low to moderate quality evidence exists for the effectiveness of some CIM therapies in the management of primary headache.
The evidence for and use of CIM is continuously changing so healthcare professionals should direct their patients to reliable and updated resources, such as NCCIH."
Full-text access of the referenced scientific work:
Millstine D, Chen CY, Bauer B. Complementary and integrative medicine in the
management of headache. BMJ. 2017 May 16;357:j1805. doi: 10.1136/bmj.j1805.
Review. PubMed PMID: 28512119.
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Complementary and integrative medicine (MedlinePlus): "Many Americans use medical treatments that are not part of mainstream medicine. When you are using these types of care, it may be called complementary, integrative, or alternative medicine.
Complementary medicine is used together with mainstream medical care. An example is using acupuncture to help with side effects of cancer treatment. When health care providers and facilities offer both types of care, it is called integrative medicine. Alternative medicine is used instead of mainstream medical care.
The claims that non-mainstream practitioners make can sound promising. However, researchers do not know how safe many of these treatments are or how well they work. Studies are underway to determine the safety and usefulness of many of these practices.
To minimize the health risks of a non-mainstream treatment
*Discuss it with your doctor. It might have side effects or interact with other medicines.
*Find out what the research says about it
*Choose practitioners carefully
*Tell all of your doctors and practitioners about all of the different types of treatments you use
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Headache (Wikipedia): "Headache is the symptom of pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It occurs in migraines ( sharp, or throbbing pains), tension-type headaches, and cluster headaches.[1] Frequent headaches can affect relationships and employment.[1] There is also an increased risk of depression in those with severe headaches.[1]
Headaches can occur as a result of many conditions whether serious or not. There are a number of different classification systems for headaches. The most well-recognized is that of the International Headache Society. Causes of headaches may include fatigue, sleep deprivation, stress, the effects of medications, the effects of recreational drugs, viral infections, loud noises, common colds, head injury, rapid ingestion of a very cold food or beverage, and dental or sinus issues.
Treatment of a headache depends on the underlying cause, but commonly involves pain medication. Some form of headache is one of the most commonly experienced of all physical discomforts.
About half of adults have a headache in a given year.[1] Tension headaches are the most common, affecting about 1.6 billion people (21.8% of the population) followed by migraine headaches which affect about 848 million (11.7%).[2]... read more".
Headache treatment options (WebMD): "There are many headache remedies. Medications can ease your pain, but changing your lifestyle to control stress or avoid triggers works well, too, and may prevent you from getting headaches. What works for one person may not work for another, so work with your doctor to find the best remedy for you.
Medications for Headaches
Different types of medicine treat different types of headaches.
Tension headaches: Pain relievers such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen, usually help. But be careful. Taking too many of these pills can cause hard-to-treat rebound headaches. If you need to take these drugs often, see your doctor. Do not give aspirin to anyone under age 19 -- it raises their risk for a serious condition called Reye's syndrome.
Migraines: One type of drug, called triptans, is the mainstay of migraine treatment. They include eletriptan (Relpax), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex, Zecuity), zolmitriptan (Zomig), and others. You can take them as pills, injections, and skin patches.... read more".
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My scales and I are not on speaking terms this morning and I blame Jesus and his Lindt bunny disciples.
I also blame Hot Cross buns. And Wine. And the late night burger and chips I ate. And the bacon and egg baguette I needed. And creme eggs. And the cheese scones I baked.
OK so it's pretty obvious who's really to blame…
It all started so well, Friday morning Gym Buddy and I hit the gym at 08:00 for a 90 minute full body work out. I arrived home ravenous (see previous post about my extraordinary post workout hunger!) and that is when the halo started slipping. I think it finally came crashing down when I was polishing off a burger and chips at 01:00 AM after a boozy girls night out.
When I woke up on Easter Sunday I sealed the deal by eating an entire Lindt Gold Bunny for breakfast. Yep, you read that right.
Ironic really that this supposedly Holy holiday seems to encourage gluttony these days – oh wait, maybe it's just me?! (Tell me it's not just me?!)
This morning I dragged my bloated body out of bed to the gym for this workout:
- Burpees (30 seconds)
- Deadlifts x 8 (30kg)
- Shoulder Press x 8 (8kg Dumbell in each hand)
- Sumo Squats x 8 (8kg Kettle Bells in each hand, held in front)
- Bent Over Rows x 8 (20kg)
- Press Ups x 10
Repeat 6 times.
- Plank on the Swiss Ball (rolling ball in and out)
- Crunches on the Bosu x 15
- Side Plank (30 secs each side)
Repeat 3 times.
It's slow going, but I am back on track and hope to be able to report that my scales have forgiven me come the end of the week….
In the meantime, someone PLEASE ease my guilt a little by telling me about your overindulgence's this Bank Holiday weekend!


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Rangers are poised to make a move for Hibs midfielder John McGinn this summer, according to the Daily Record.
READ MORE - In cold light of day will Lennon do a U-turn on leaving Hibs?
The Scottish international is expected to leave Easter Road in the next transfer window as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
Hibs have slapped a £5million asking price on the player with teams south of the border said to be interested.
However, incoming Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has been alerted to his availability and could be set to hijack any potential move south of the border.
The Liverpool legend sent a scout to watch McGinn in action during Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle.
Earlier this season the 23-year-old netted a terrific goal as Hibs defeated the Ibrox side 2-1 in Glasgow.
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Ongoing Winexiles wine tasting: Tonight! 2003 or 2004 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage wine from the Rhone Valley, France. (as mentioned in my March 8 post). Post away your tasting notes in this thread.
Upcoming T Ching tea tasting: T Ching will be hosting the 2nd online tea tasting. The theme is going to be 2 rare Japanese sencha -- Tenbu and Tenbu Fuka. Those who participated or expressed interest in the previous Darjeeling oolong tasting will receive the sencha samples automatically, unless you inform Michelle that you would like to opt out. New interested participants will be sent the teas on a first come first serve basis due to limited supply. Exact tasting date is to be announced. CLICK HERE for more detail.
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This Guy Plays The Best Pranks On His Little Old Grandmother
YouTuber Julius Dein is a skilled magician, but his greatest talent to date is pranking his grandma.
Dein usually visits malls, parks, and street corners to find victims for his pranks and show off his magic tricks. Recently, though, he made one of his all-time best videos by simply staying home for a day and pranking his sweet grandmother. In less than a week, it's been viewed almost 60,000,000 times on Facebook.
The YouTuber told Daily Mail that it was his grandmother who got him into magic in the first place. He said, "We have a great relationship — she loves the magic and she is a very energetic woman."
Watch the hilarity that unfolds when Dein pranks his grandmother. Each one of his tricks is brilliant, but the Samsung phone explosion really takes the cake.
These two are a hoot! Here's hoping they team up for more videos in the future.


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In the hopes to continue to create a sense of balance, a long with share my thoughts of sanity, I'd like to share some personal applied practices to the theories of 6 small meals vs one large meal. I also think this is something important to address because each year most of us set a goal to lose weight. Ironically, for some strange reason, most people can not maintain their lost weight, and find themselves either starting over, or starting from an even higher weight gain. Hopefully once you have read this post, you will have a more clear idea as to which philosophy to follow.
First, where did the practice of 'six small meals' a day come from. If you are familiar with Bill Philips, and his book, Body For Life, you can recall his prescription for weight loss was to consume six small meals a day. With the goal to a. speed up metabolism, b. stabilize insulin levels, and c. provide a steady flow of carbs, proteins, and fats (macronutrients).
This is simplified down for the spaces of this post, moreover, there are other benefits to this way of eating.
Needless to say, this can be, and has been a successful way of eating for a lot of people. Bodybuilders specifically as they have been successful with it for years. If you have found success in doing this, by all means, don't change it if it isn't broken.
I do feel it is important to also share that there are some not so positive realities that may come with following this way of food consumption. For one, it can become quite time consuming to prepare forty two meals every 7 days, for each passing week. You may also begin to feel overwhelmed with your mind set around food, food, food. In other words, your mental frame of your day is around consuming calories ALL DAY LONG. Probably not the best approach if you find that you are back to square one, months or a year later. Of course if you never stop eating this way, and you do gain the self control to stick to small number of calories six times a day, then you will be successful. Keep in mind I said NEVER. Which may be a lifetime of worrying about overeating. One word, stress.
If you are in search for something different, might I suggest my way of daily eating. Understand that I started years ago as an overweight adolescent. Later, I glorified the small meal eating as I was also a competitive bodybuilder, and all around gym rat. When I reached my 30′s, I found that I was not in balance of my mind spending, with preparing for the gym and being at the gym vs. a life existing outside. How could I have the rewards of both worlds?
I switched my way of eating and found liberation. I was liberated from thinking about food, to making memories of trying flavors. No longer was I fearing overeating because I no longer experienced self deprivation. The rewards were that I was now healthy because of how I used my time in the gym, and now I also have a healthy relationship with all foods. No fear of overeating, just a healthy habit of chewing slowly, all those zests of macronutrient combinations.
My typical day of eating looks like this:
Wake – 4 a.m.
Sip coffee
Meal One (large) – 3 p.m.
Meal Two – 6 or 7 p.m.
Sleep – 9 or 10 p.m.
Please note, for all sane purposes, I am not thinking about food preparation all day because I only need to think about it twice. Now more space is available for making smiles, and smelling roses. The beauty of this way of eating is that, through time, it becomes very flexible to social gatherings, traveling, surprise getaways, etc. No need to feel obligated to keeping a kitchen within a 5 mile radius. Just the open road and a blank canvas.
I hope that I could at least open your mind to something different. A different way of eating, a long with a different way of living. If you like what you see, and have a question(s) for me, please feel free to ask. Obviously I can not customize this approach to you specifically within this confined page on the internet.
Fun. Move. Play.
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It's mid-november, and it's time. Time to close up the hives for the winter. To winterize the hives, we exchange the screen board for a wooden bottom board. We take off the honey super. And this year, we decided to do something a little different than last year. Last year, none of our hives survived the winter. I wrote about it here.
This year, we really want our bees to survive the winter. So we did some research, and found that some beekeepers put in "insulation" to help the bees stay warm. We read about putting an empty honey super above the brood boxes and filling the empty super with cedar chips.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
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Interesting approach with the cedar chips. I imagine that's a good way to prevent mold.ReplyDelete
I have used quilt boxes just like these for the last two years. I think they are essential winter equipment (I am in the Pacific Northwest), and I too leave emergency feed for the bees (fondant cakes). I did very well last year but every year I worry about how many colonies will fail over the winter. I keep my fingers crossed!ReplyDelete
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famfamfam flag iconset yaml representation on ruby
First download the flags from famfamfam into a folder called flags (pngs only,
no subfolders!).
Now in the bash:
cd flags wget http://www.iso.org/iso/iso3166_en_code_lists.txt ls > file.txt irb
Now your on the interactive ruby shell (irb).
# If you want to use this as a script just copy
# the bash lines and put them as
# system 'cd flags'
# system 'wget …' and so on
# We start treating the output from the ls
# open the ls output
f = File.new 'file.txt'
# place the file in lines
lines = f.readlines
# map those who have 2 digits codes
lines = lines.select { |line| line.size == 7 }
# get the 2 digits
lines = lines.map { |line| line[0..1] }
# Then the iso file
# open the iso file
f = File.new 'iso3166_en_code_lists.txt'
# get rid of the notes
# place the file in iso
iso = f.readlines
# create a new hash
hashed_iso = {}
# select non empty lines
iso.select { |a| !a.rstrip.empty? }.map do |b|
# remove the whitespaces and split in ';'
aux = b.rstrip.split ';'
# place info in the hash
hashed_iso[aux[1].downcase] = aux[0].capitalize
# Now we cross information giving more
# importance to what's in the iso.
iso_famfamfam = hashed_iso.select {
# select those who have flags in famfamfam
|k,v| lines.member? k
}.sort_by {
# sort them by the name the user will see
|pair| pair[1]
# Now we create the contents to store in the yaml file
# create the yaml first line
yaml_lines = "hash: \n"
iso_famfamfam.each do |pair|
# for each pair, create the yaml
# representation and put in yaml_lines
yaml_lines < < ' ' + pair[0] + ': ' + pair[1] + "\n" end yaml_lines << "array: ---\n" iso_famfamfam.each do |pair| yaml_lines << '- - ' + pair[0] + "\n - " + pair[1] + "\n" end # put it in a file f = File.new 'flags.yml', 'w' f.write yaml_lines f.close #sample for loading the yaml into ruby f = File.new 'flags.yml' fy = YAML.load f [/sourcecode] Now you have your yaml representation of the flags. Do what you please. Personally I'm going to use the file to load it to Ruby when my Ruby on Rails app starts and use it as part of the registration system in the


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Oscar Winners 2017Cast and crew of 'Moonlight' accept the Best Picture award onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Below list of nominees and winners on yellow:
Best PictureArrival
Hacksaw Ridge
Hell or High Water
Hidden Figures
La La Land
Manchester by the Sea
DirectingDenis Villeneuve, Arrival
Mel Gibson, Hacksaw Ridge
Damien Chazelle, La La LandKenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Actress in a Leading RoleIsabelle Huppert, Elle
Ruth Negga, Loving
Natalie Portman, Jackie
Emma Stone, La La LandMeryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins
Actor in a Leading Role
Casey Affleck, Manchester by the SeaAndrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge
Ryan Gosling, La La Land
Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
Denzel Washington, Fences
Actress in a Supporting Role
Viola Davis, FencesNaomie Harris, Moonlight
Nicole Kidman, Lion
Octavia Spencer, Hidden Figures
Michelle Williams, Manchester by the Sea
Actor in a Supporting RoleJeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Mahershala Ali, MoonlightDev Patel, Lion
Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals
Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Animated Feature FilmKubo and the Two Strings
My Life as a Zucchini
The Red Turtle
Short Film (Animate)Blind Vaysha
Borrowed Time
Pear Cider and Cigarettes
La La LandLion
Documentary (Feature)Fire at Sea
I Am Not Your Negro
Life, Animated
O.J.: Made in America13th
Documentary (Short)Extremis
4.1 Miles
Joe's Violin
Watani: My Homeland
The White Helmets
Foreign Language FilmLand of Mine
A Man Called Ove
The SalesmanTanna
Toni Erdmann
Short Film (Live Action)Ennemis Interieurs
La Femme et le TGV
Silent Nights
Sound Editing
ArrivalDeepwater Horizon
Hacksaw Ridge
La La Land
Original ScoreJackie
La La LandLion
Original ScreenplayHell or High Water
La La Land
The Lobster
Manchester by the Sea20th Century Women
Adapted ScreenplayArrival
Hidden Figures
Original Song"Audition (The Fools Who Dream)," La La Land
"City of Stars," La La Land"How Far I'll Go," Moana
"The Empty Chair," Jim: The James Foley Story
"Can't Stop the Feeling," Trolls
Best Costume DesignLa La Land
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemFlorence Foster Jenkins Jackie
Best Makeup and HairstylingA Man Called Ove
Star Trek Beyond
Suicide Squad
Production DesignArrival
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Hail, Caesar!
La La LandPassengers
Film EditingArrival
Hacksaw RidgeHell or High Water
La La Land
Visual Effects
Doctor Strange
Deepwater Horizon
The Jungle BookKubo and the Two Strings
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Sound Mixing13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
Hacksaw RidgeLa La Land
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ref: http://www.billboard.com


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|Christopher's father on Half way island
We have 106 cast ewes that will not make condition for the next abattoir run. We have spoken to the abattoir and asked if they will take them as mutton over the winter, this they are happy to do. To get them up to condition for this we will take them to Half way island, this is a tussac island in the Speedwell Harbour. Tussac grass is an excellent feed, it is full of sugar and the animals will pile on the weight in quite a short period of time. Christopher shore 35 lambs under 20 kilos, these will be slaughtered today because they will never make sheep and the probability is that they would die over the winter if we turn them out. Found one more roughie in the last gather, this will also be shorn today and turned out.
The ponies went out into the South End again. Christopher brought them home. I fed them both pony nuts and pony treats. Curly is so aggressive he bangs his head down into the container, grabs the side off it, tips it out if he gets the chance and at the same time paws at the ground with his front feet. Time to call the vet to get the little horror marked I think.
We had to take the carpet up in Tiphanie's room because it was absolutely soaked. I noticed that the radiator had a slight leak. It was a secondhand one and didn't have a proper bleed screw so Christopher had put a screw in it. While we have been busy the leak had got worse and I hadn't noticed. The carpet was that wet it has been hanging over the clothes line for two days but it is nearly dry now so not to bad. We have a new radiator coming on the Concordia Bay at the beginning of April, it is also bigger and the correct size for the room taking into account that the house is not double glazed or insulated.


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APPLE VALLEY � Joy never wanted to see or hear from Shannon Pelletier after an October get-together at her mother's house.
The 13-year-old was terrified of the man who had molested her in her own home. But she felt a sense of strength when she looked over and saw a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Apple Valley station deputy making sure the case against Pelletier was solid.
"My cop was right there with me and he made me feel safe," said Joy. The child's name has been changed for her protection.
Her cop is Deputy Jason Whitsell.
According to Joy and her mother, Whitsell was there to hold Joy's hand through the difficult process of catching the child's abuser.
For Whitsell, he was given the rare opportunity to work Joy's case from beginning to end.
"Luckily I was able to handle the whole case through and that usually doesn't happen," said the six-year veteran of the department. "It took a whole day and a half to have it completed."
Despite having gone through such a traumatic experience, Joy wants other victims out there to know they do not have to stay silent about their abuse.
For the full story, read Friday's Daily Press. To subscribe to the Daily Press in print or online, call (760) 241-7755 or click here.


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Worcester Sharks Looking to Embrace Change
(Photo credit: Heather Stebbins, The Pink Puck)
Worcester Sharks fans would probably like to forget many chunks of the 2013-14 season, especially some of the losing streaks and missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season. But, it's a new season and there are some pretty noticeable changes for the team. The big question will be whether or not these changes make enough of an impact.
Of course, in the AHL, players often come and go. It is unusual for a team to have as many returning players as the Sharks had over the past couple seasons. This season, Worcester still had a decent number of players return, including some that were expected to make a push for the San Jose roster, such as Eriah Hayes, Freddie Hamilton, and Matt Tennyson. Hamilton is in the final year of his entry level contract and Tennyson is in his first year of a new two year contract. Worcester also has goaltender Troy Grosenick back for his sophomore season as he looks to build on his rookie season.
However, with the familiar faces come some new faces that are sure to make an impact. Some of the new faces are veterans that will bring their own set of experiences with them to this new team. The first is a familiar face, although he's been someone Sharks fans have cheered against over the years. Micheal Haley joins the Sharks in his 9th professional season. He has primarily played in the Rangers and Islanders organizations. With 163 penalty minutes in 52 NHL games and 940 penalty minutes in 370 AHL games, he promises to provide a level of grit that will benefit the Sharks. Also at forward, the Sharks added Bryan Lerg. Lerg is in his 7th professional season and has been known for his scoring. Although he has not been able to play a full season for the past two seasons, in his last full season, he scored 27 goals. He could be the offensive player the Sharks need.
In addition to the two veteran forwards, Worcester has two new defensemen with that bring their own set of experiences. During the offseason, Taylor Fedun signed with the San Jose Sharks and will be in Worcester, at least for now. Fedun is only in his 3rd year as a pro, but he had 38 points in 65 games with Oklahoma City last year and is looking to build on that. Matt Taormina comes to Worcester with 5 years of pro experience under his belt across a few different organizations. He has already notched his first goal as a Shark, making AHL history as the first player to score a goal in the new 3-on-3 overtime.
The Shark have also added some rookies. Petter Emanuelsson and Melker Karlsson, who is currently injured, join Worcester after having played last season on the same team in the Swedish Hockey League. Ryan Carpenter will be joining the Sharks full time this season from college. He joined the team at the end of last season and recorded his first professional goal in the season opener this year. It will be interesting to see how the returning players and veterans can help the rookies adjust. With one game, a win, under their belts, fans should also watch to see how the new roster gels.
But the changes to the roster were not the only changes that the team saw. Long time Associate Coach David Cunniff parted ways with the organization. This season, Ryan Mougenel will serve as the new assistant coach. Mougenel played junior hockey in the OHL before making an attempt to jump into the pros. In 2005, he found his way to coaching. From 2005-2009, he served as an assistant coach in the ECHL for the Fresno Falcons. Then, he spent the next four seasons, 2009-2013, as the Head Coach of the Las Vegas Wranglers. Last season he made the move up to the AHL as an assistant coach with the Hershey Bears. It will be interesting to see what he brings to the Sharks and if he will make an noticeable changes.
The big question still remains, though. Is this enough to solve some of the problems the Worcester Sharks have seen over the past few seasons? It is true that the Sharks won both their preseason games and then won their season opener. But the season is still young. Worcester faces off with the Providence Bruins this weekend first in Providence on Friday, then comes back to Worcester for their home opener on Saturday. Over the years, the two teams have seen a lot of each other and this season will be no different. It is a series that is always interesting.


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Coach O'Brien is originally from Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania. During his high school career at Garnet Valley, Tim earned league honors numerous times and was named Pennsylvania Keystone State Games tournament MVP after his team won the gold medal. He was also awarded the Keystone State Games scholastic recognition award, as well as the team's coach's award in the same year. Upon graduation in 2007, Tim began his collegiate studies at Roanoke College, where he not only earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, but also played varsity lacrosse under Coach Bill Pilat. During his time with the team, Roanoke College men's lacrosse program was consistently nationally ranked in the upper echelon of division III lacrosse programs. In his final season, Tim was awarded the Paul S. Griffin award, an award given to those who demonstrate outstanding leadership and dedication to the team and program. Taking advantage of a dual-degree program offered between Roanoke College and Virginia Tech, Tim enrolled at Virginia Tech after the completion of his 3rd year at Roanoke College to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. During his time as an undergraduate student of Virginia Tech, briefly acted as an assistant coach for the Virginia Tech men's lacrosse team (2011-2012).
Tim then went on to complete his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2015 and immediately transitioned into a PhD program at the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences. Tim's research mainly focuses on the organ preservation technology, bioheat transport, regenerative medicine, and the improvement of cancer therapies.


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Discover one of natures truly powerful antibiotics Manuka Honey
Sunday 19th May 2013
- Discover why bad backs and antibiotics are scaring your GP
- Science proves what we all knew anyway
- Which of these THREE fantastic offers get you going? Honey & Curry Bonus Pack, Spice Healer Discount Offer or Regular Saver Honey Discount Scheme
Believe it or not I have a friend who is a GP.
Now this may surprise a few of you who regularly read my letters, and think I come down a bit hard on the poor old family doc.
But, in the main he actually agrees with me on much of what I say.
Anyway, last week he was on the phone to me saying he was dreading going into his surgery because of this damned fool nonsense about bad backs.
It appears he saw the headlines about antibiotics being able to cure bad backs and foresaw a waiting room full of people all demanding a prescription for their aches and pains.
I laughed (not very charitably) I admit, but mostly because, as I pointed out it wouldnt make a difference to the amount of drugs he doles out anyway just changes the mix!
But he did have a couple of very serious points to make.
Firstly, the number of people who meet the criteria where antibiotic preparations would help only account for the merest fraction of those with back ache.
So, giving them the drug just wont make a difference it would just increase the number of people taking antibiotics unnecessarily.
Secondly, and more importantly we are at a crossroads of crisis with bacterial infections and how they are no longer responding to traditional antibiotics.
There is very real evidence that some of the commonly treatable conditions are now beginning to rise in incidence as the bacteria responsible are developing resistance to the drug.
This means we are at risk from some of the basic conditions once again such as septicaemia, unrelenting stomach upsets and wound infections which had become very rare.
Naturally this is not good news for the medical profession and they are worried that there is no focus on generating a new form of control because the drugs companies havent invested in antibiotic programmes...
...but I want to know why they arent making the most of what we have known for at least a thousand years or at least some of us have!
Discover one of natures truly powerful antibiotics Manuka Honey
Curry & Honey Destroy Bugs & Beasties
After my dear friend had calmed a little I pinged him a link to a fantastic bit of new research that I found which shows how effective a combination of honey & turmeric was in killing common bacteria like E.Coli(1) the monster responsible for most stomach upsets and the fastest growing cause of hospital acquired infections.
We already know that good quality, raw and pure honey has many PROVEN health benefits such as;
- The treatment of burns, ulcers and wounds(2)
- Resolution of gut upsets and bacterial imbalance(3)
- Helping reduce the incidence of, and the symptoms from asthma and rhinitis(4)
The observant among you will have noticed that I have referenced each and every one of those claims, and all from research conducted in 2013 so it is bang up to date.
This is because the evidence base for the validity of honey as a boost to well being, healing and general good health is growing at a rapid rate.
Honey really is the BEST thing you can put into your body and that is a fact.
But this paper goes on to say that combining turmeric (curcuma starch) and honey in your diet acts as a highly potent natural antibiotic.
How happy could I be!
Science has proven that a combination of curry and honey is the way to stay healthy just like Ive always said!
Fantastic Triple Offer
So, it gives me great pleasure to provide THREE great offers to get the very best honey, the inside knowledge of every curry spice available and a combination of both all for the absolute best possible price.
OFFER 1 Buy three jars of fantastic Manuka Honey and get a copy of my book The Spice Healer, which details the delights and health benefits we can all derive from classic curry spices and more. The normal price for this pack would be £45.81, but whilst stocks last you can save over £10 and buy for just £35 with FREE delivery.
OFFER 2 Buy The Spice Healer with a 30% discount meaning you only pay £11.17 for this LINK NEEDED
OFFER 3 We have introduced a regular saver offer on the shop site which allows you to save 10% one each and every jar, plus you dont need to worry about re-ordering because we will send you a new jar every month, 3 months, six months or year however you tend to use it.
You choose the interval and still get the huge saving plus we will never increase the price without telling you first.
You know I love my honey it has always been the real joy of running the Good Life Letter that I am able to get the very best in raw, pure honey and offer it to you.
Now with these great offers I can make sure that you get more than just a health benefit there will also be a boost to your purse as well.
So, there you have it...
...three great offers and an answer to antibiotic resistance. What more could we ever need?
Yours, as always
(1) Ahmed, M., Djebli, N., Aissat, S., Zerrouki, K., & Bourabeh, A. (2013). In Vitro Synergistic Antibacterial Activity of Natural Honey Combined with Curcuma Starch and their Correlation with Diastase Number, Flavonoid and Polyphenol Content. Journal of Plant Pathology & Microbiology.
(2) Molan, Peter C. "The use of manuka honey to promote wound healing." (2013).
(3) M Alvarez-Suarez, J., Giampieri, F., & Battino, M. (2013). Honey as a Source of Dietary Antioxidants: Structures, Bioavailability and Evidence of Protective Effects Against Human Chronic Diseases. Current medicinal chemistry, 20(5), 621-638.
(4) No, I. (2013). A spoonful of honey helps a coughing child sleep. The journal of Family Practice, 62(3).


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In the auction we have a beautiful antique sculpture of a seated girl wearing a diaphanous dress with the original factory green verdigris finish (to resemble bronze). This is a lovely piece dated circa 1930's and is a molded cast plaster with good casting details and excellent patina to the finish. On the base it reads "MADE IN SPAIN" and "MRI but the rest is illegible.
This beautiful statue measures approximately 9 1/4″ x 7 3/4″.
More on Spanish sculptures:
The Plateresque style extended from beginnings of the 16th century until the last third of the century and its stylistic influence pervaded the works of all great Spanish artists of the time. Alonso Berruguete (sculptor, painter and architect) is called the "Prince of Spanish sculpture" because of the grandeur, originality, and expressiveness achieved in his works. His main works were the upper stalls of the choir of the Cathedral of Toledo, the tomb of Cardinal Tavera in the same Cathedral, and the altarpiece of the Visitation in the church of Santa Úrsula in the same locality. Other notable sculptors were Bartolomé Ordóñez, Diego de Siloé, Juan de Juni and Damián Forment. Another period of Spanish Renaissance sculpture, the Baroque, encompassed the last years of the 16th century and extended into the 17th century until reaching its final flowering the 18th, developing a truly Spanish school and style, of sculpture, more realistic, intimate and independently creative that that of the previous one which was tied to European trends, especially those of the Netherlands and Italy. There were two Schools of special flair and talent: the Seville School, to which Juan Martínez Montañés belonged (called the Sevillian Fidias), whose most celebrated works are the Crucifix in the Cathedral of Seville, another in Vergara, and a Saint John; and the Granada School, to which Alonso Cano belonged, to whom an Immaculate Conception and a Virgin of Rosary, are attributed. Another notable Andalusian Baroque sculptors were Pedro de Mena, Pedro Roldán and his daughter Luisa Roldán, Juan de Mesa and Pedro Duque Cornejo. The Valladolid school of the 17th century (Gregorio Fernández, Francisco del Rincón) was succeeded in the 18th century, although with less brilliance, by the Madrid School, and it was soon transformed into a purely academic style by the middle of the century. In turn, the Andalusian school was replaced by that of Murcia, epitomised in the person of Francisco Salzillo, during the first half of the century. This last sculptor is distinguished by the originality, fluidity, and dynamic treatment of his works, even in those representations of great tragedy. More than 1,800 works are attributed to him, the most famous products of his hand being the Holy Week floats (pasos) in Murcia, most notable amongst which are those of the Agony in the Garden and the Kiss of Judas.
In the 20th century the most important Spanish sculptors were Julio González, Pablo Gargallo, Eduardo Chillida and Pablo Serrano.


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The Danish Medicines Agency (DMA) has issued a warning against illegal glucosamine medicines being sold on a Danish website owned by a Danish national based in Singapore.
The DMA said the website owner had been issuing debt collection notices to consumers that had sough to return the products after learning they were fakes.
"The case has been handed to the police," the head of the agency's enforcement division, Kim Helleberg-Madsen told NutraIngredients.
But he said the problem that had seen the agency confiscate 1500 boxes of unauthorised glucosamine, was not peculiar to the Danish market.
"The broader problem of illegal medicines is a big problem in a lot of countries," he said. "There is a huge problem on the internet."
The DMA warned that consumers who purchase illegal medicines are liable to a DK2500 fine.
It said it considered the Singapore-registered company behind the product, Helse Danmark A/S, to be fake.
"We have never seen so many packages of one single medicine from one website imported into Denmark within such a short period of time," says the DMA's Frank Wendelbo-Madsen.
"Unfortunately, sundeled.dk has broken an already sad record in deceiving Danes into purchasing medicines illegally. Consequently, we warn people in order to avoid more Danes being cheated."


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Latest News & Events
To keep up to date with all our news and events watch this space or join the chat on our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter and Instagram for all the latest comings and goings.
It's that time of year again when we deck The Barn tempt you with a multitude of goodies from small but perfectly formed local & independent traders.
Come along and peruse the array of gifts and goodies or take your time choosing your perfect Christmas tree specimen! We're stocking the Nordman Fir range which are low needle drop- so your vacuum can have a holiday, too!
We have some great artisan products and gifts from the following local suppliers:
- Beckham & Burrell
- Frances Barkworth Jewellery
- Fruity Tipples
- Georgie Porgie Little Miss Muffit
- Lily Pickles of Holmfirth
- Linfit Candles
- Made In Holmfirth Photography
- New Yorkshire Emporium
- Sarah Jones-Morris Ceramics
- Yorkshire Handbag Company
Also popping up throughout the festive period:
- A Shimmer of Glitter
- A Stitch In Time By Emmy
- Bailey's Botanicals
- Bespoke K9 Accessories
- Button Nose Buddies
- In The Dog House
- EJ Luxury Travel
- Fleur and Grey
- From Mary & Beth with Love
- Fusionark
- Gift it with love
- Glam Fairy
- Just Sew Interiors
- Made at The Meadow Chocolates
- Madre Mia
- Patches Pets Gifts and Hampers
- Pura Cosmetics
- Rob Mank Photography
- Sue Eliphant
- The Nook Brewhouse
- VersatilebyKaren
- Wooldale Wool
So forget following the masses or fighting for that parking space- we'll take the stress of festive shopping away!
Browse the stalls and buy something different this year.
Market On The Farm
Monday 26th November - Sunday 23rd December.
Yummy Yorkshire
Delph House Farm, High Flatts,
Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XY
Tel: 01226 762 551
Yummy Yorkshire Ice Cream & 'Hide & Hoof' Restaurant is clearly signposted on the main road.
We are NOT located on a private single track drive
Stay in touch:
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First-Year Advising
As a first-year student in the Marine Sciences Department, you are assigned to Kathryn McGill-Cavallero as your academic advisor. These majors include: Marine Biology, Oceanography, Ocean Studies & Marine Affairs, and Marine Entrepreneurship. Academic advising gives first-year students the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of:
- Major specific and core required courses
- Course selection, registration, and academic plans
- Minors or secondary majors
- Building internships and study abroad into your academic plan
- On campus resources available at UNE
You are encouraged to schedule appointments to meet with their advisor on a regular basis and not just in the weeks preceding the registration process.
Faculty Advisors
During your first year, a member of the Marine Sciences Department faculty will serve as your secondary advisor. After the conclusion of your first year, a faculty advisor will take over as your primary advisor for the remainder of your undergraduate studies. Faculty advisors are a great resource of information on curriculum specific questions, research opportunities, and insight on graduate programs or career options in your field of interest.
Mandatory Pre-Registration Advising Meetings*
All first-year students in the Marine Sciences department are required to attend mandatory Pre-Registration Advising appointment with Kathryn in the fall and spring. You will be given an alternate pin number to use at the time of registration and will receive an email with details on how to sign up for these meetings. Until you attend a First-Year Mandatory Advising Meeting, you will not have permission to register for classes.
Mandatory Pre-Registration Advising Meetings must be completed during mid-October through mid-November of your fall semester and mid-March through mid-April of your spring semester.
*A drop in appointment, faculty advisor meeting, or an appointment with a peer advisor will NOT complete this requirement.


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One of the books I am currently reading is a biography of David Livingstone (a missionary to Africa in the mid-1800s) entitled "The Daring Heart of David Livingstone" (written by Jay Milbrandt). Here is an excerpt from chapter 2, early in his missionary life…
"His most infamous narrow escape (referring to Dr. Livingstone) had come at the jaws of a lion. In an African village paralyzed by the beasts, terrified villagers ran to Livingstone seeking his hunting skill to kill the lion. Livingstone had encountered lions before – he once helplessly witnessed a woman 'devoured in her garden'.
"At the villagers' request, Livingstone set out, gun over his shoulder, to track the lion. As he walked alone across the valley to track the beast, the lion found him first. Livingstone lifted his gun, aimed, and fired both barrels. BANG! A direct hit. But not a kill shot. Startled, the giant cat turned in defense. As Livingstone rushed to reload, the lion rushed him. Pouncing with a great leap, the lion's teeth sank into Livingstone's left shoulder as it tackled him to the ground. Growling, the beast violently shook him 'as a terrier dog shaking a rat'.
"'It caused a sort of dreaminess,' Livingstone recalled. He felt no pain or terror. 'I was quite conscious of all that was happening… It was like what patients partially under the influence of chloroform describe, who see all the operation, but feel not the knife.'
"Livingstone thought the moment would be his last as he painlessly watched his approaching death in slow motion.
"Unexpectedly, an old African man appeared on the scene with a gun and fired both barrels. The gun jammed. Yet the noise distracted the lion from Livingstone, drawing its attention to the old man. The lion released Livingstone, leaping at the man and driving its teeth deep into his thigh. Then it turned to attack another native, biting him in the shoulder. Amidst the commotion, the lion succumbed to the wounds inflicted by Livingstone's initial gunshot.
"The beast fell to the ground and Livingstone rose to his feet. Shattered and bearing 11 permanent tooth scars, his arm would never fully heal or again rise higher than his shoulder. Despite injury, the attack transcended the physical – Livingstone became fearless. Death no longer scared him.
"'The shake annihilated fear,' Livingstone reflected, 'and allowed no sense of horror in looking round at the beast. This peculiar state is probably produced in all animals killed by the carnivore; and if so, is a merciful provision be our benevolent Creator for lessening the pain of death.'
"Punctuated by the lion encounter, Missionary Travels (a report written by Livingstone for his people back home in England) sold an astonishing 70,000 copies. Livingstone was not only famous, but fever gripped England.
"A best-selling book now made Livingstone not only famous but rich as well. He set aside money to take care of his family, who had mostly lived in squalor while he was away. From rags to riches, Livingstone now possessed financial security, social respect, and modern comforts. He had it all; he had become an icon."
It had appeared to be the darkest day of his life… but resulted in the opportunity to do the mission work he would do for the rest of his life.
You may be going through a tough time today, but hang on. This day may be necessary in order for tomorrow to be the great day of opportunity it may be!


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Kitchen. Saturday , October 06th , 2018 - 21:38:00 PM
Minimal décor - modern kitchens are meant to be minimalist; the old saying 'less is more' holds true for contemporary kitchens. A few open shelves, a modern picture or painting for the wall, a small backsplash - all these design elements are simple and modern.
On the other hand, you might have to have pre-meals in the kitchen to enhance the cooking experience. Cooking time can actually be more enjoyable when you include either your household or your guests. It winds up being yet another opportunity to share life together. You may pick to have typical seats or stools from which your household can delight in light treats as they wait for the real meal.
Stainless steel - stainless steel has prevailed as one of the top finishes in modern kitchens, and this trend probably isn't going anywhere for a while! Easy to clean, stainless steel can be used for countertops, cabinets, backsplashes and appliances (microwaves, ovens, sinks, toasters - you name it!).
Integrated appliances - those interested in modern kitchens often want their homes to match their contemporary, on-the-go lifestyle. If you don't cook a lot, drawer dishwashers (designed for smaller loads) and under-counter fridges are perfect - and they look good in modern kitchens!
If you choose to take a modern technology approach to your design, modern kitchen designers will search out the to-the-minute appliances and technological kitchen advances. The kitchen will feature a computerized refrigerator, stove, oven and other appliances. It is highly likely that this kitchen will feature a kitchen computer and a console in which portable devices can be charged. It is also likely that there will be a computerized central device that will alert family members to scheduled activities, messages and other plans or notes.
Neutral colors - not only do modern kitchens thrive on neutral tones, but you also won't find a lot of different colors. If you want to add splashes of color to contrast the neutral shades, it's fine as long as you don't go overboard. It's best to stick with just a few bright colors to balance out the space, not five or six different colors. Too many different shades can be overwhelming.
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Retail is suffering. Retailers need to find new ways to keep up with shoppers in the digital age. The omnichannel shopper, as they've come to be known, doesn't have loyalty to a particular retailer and wants a seamless shopping experience across their many devices, on and offline. Following are six retail innovations that will change how consumers shop and how retail does business.
1. Virtual Reality Shopping
Forbes claims virtual reality will save retail. More and more retailers are finding ways to integrate VR technology into the everyday sales experience. Yihaodian, a province in China, has created virtual reality stores out of open public spaces. Customers simply point their phones at the designated areas, and virtual stores with fully stocked shelves appear for their browsing and buying. The downside is that VR is expensive to set up and is a very location-specific experience in a time when consumers are looking for more flexibility in their shopping options.
2. Visual Search
Visual search is an integral part of an omnichannel retail strategy. With visual search, consumers can take a picture of any product, search for it in a visual search engine and find the retailers, online and off, where they can purchase the item. Known as one of the "holy grails of tech development," visual search seeks to change how we source and buy items we love. Enter Camfind, the Google of visual search. Their visual search engine is a market leader, delivering search results 100 percent of the time. They currently have over 1,500 developers using their API, CloudSight, and that number is only expected to increase in coming years.
3. Augmented Reality Shopping
Instead of using expensive VR equipment, augmented reality uses the cameras on consumers' phones or tablets to allow them to virtually visualize products before they buy. Cimagine, a company at the forefront of AR technology, allows customers to use the cameras on their phone or other devices to scan a particular area and see what an item will look like in that space, without ever visiting a store. The technology appeals to the omnichannel shopper, as it works across devices and retailers so long as the retailer has Cimagine's technology integrated into their online or printed catalog.
4. 3D-Printed Clothing
3D-printed clothes in the past were hard, unmovable and mostly unwearable. However, Nervous, the Boston-based design and technology studio, is pushing the current boundaries of 3D-printed clothing with their Kinematics Petals dress. Made in two pieces, the dress moves away from the "tessellated pattern" of most 3D-printed garments and instead consists of a rounded petal design that moves and flows like traditional clothing.
5. Connected Shopping Bags
Adobe's vision of retail's future includes RFID chip-enabled shopping bags that let consumers buy items by placing their bag on a checkout counter. One version of the shopping bag created by Twyst automatically charges shoppers for the contents of their bag when they leave a store. Another version involves the use of two bags. Once you remove the smaller chip-enabled bag from the larger one, a purchase is made. Ultimately, the technology allows the bag to handle the transactions for consumers, leading to a smooth shopping experience.
6. Connected Stores
Connected stores give consumers a seamless shopping experience across multiple devices, online and offline, using RFID, augmented reality and other technologies. Rebecca Minkoff's flagship store in New York fully embraces the new omnichannel reality. It has connected dressing rooms with special mirrors that suggest complementary pieces of clothing to what customers are trying on. If the customer is unsure of an item, they can save their dressing room session to an app and purchase the item later online or in store. The entire experience is designed to cater to customers wherever they are and on whatever device they are using.


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Hello Kentico Team,
I have been trying to implement all of the security features that Kentico suggests as a part of going live, but I have found some of the documentation to be a little unhelpful.
The page above mentions that I should disable access to dangerous directories, but doesn't list all of the directories I should disable, and doesn't mention where within the web.config file I should include this code. Is there a complete list of directories I should disable, or is the "CMSSiteUtils" folder the only one I need to worry about?
Also, does it matter where in the web.config file I include this code?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Also if you want to get to a more granular approach, you might want to use web.config in each of the directories you want to restrict or grant access to. For instance, take a look in the /CMSPages directory, there is a web.config file in there which grants and denies access to specific files within that directory. I recommend creating a web.confg for the directories you want to restrict or grant access to. Keep in mind if you get too restrictive, the CMS won't properly function.
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Plastic shed bases are a relatively new addition to the market. Usually made out of recycled plastic, they're
Why Not Go Primitive?
Who needs a shed base anyway? Why not just plunk your shed straight on the ground? While this is most definitely the quickest and cheapest route, foregoing a shed base will cause you all sorts of problems in the long run. Firstly, the exposed dirt stays in contact with items in your shed. Unless you're planning on using the shed exclusively as a mini mud pie factory, this is probably a bad idea. Also, water from the ground will soak into your shed's walls and cause rot and rust build-up over time. If you don't level the ground you're putting the shed on, the construction will be uneven and damage your shed over time. Finally, a shed without a base isn't firmly secured to the ground. If you live in an area with high winds, you could find yourself pulling a Dorothy and Toto during the very first storm.
Why not built a wooden timber shed base?
Most people use a timber frame for their shed base. They're pretty easy to construct. Your job is to cut the lumber to size and screw it together. While you can put your wooden shed base straight on the ground, it's really not a good idea. Contact with the wet ground can cause the wood to rot quicker than you can say "How much wood can a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood." (Try it. Five times fast. I dare you). There are supplemental base options to go under the wood base and protect it from water damage, like pavers (see below) or piers, but the downside is more costs and labor time.
Perhaps a gravel shed bases will better?
Throwing down some gravel as a shed base is another option. While cheap and relatively easy to put down as a base, gravel has some serious downsides. It can dirty or scratch your
Pavers, I've seen that online...
Another option to choose from are pavers. Pavers are thick slabs that you can buy and install under your shed. This route is more labor-intensive than just putting down gravel. You'd have to put a layer of gravel down first, then a layer of plastic to keep water out, and then lay your pavers down and secure them to the shed. While it might be tempting to cut corners when no one is looking, if that layer of gravel is missing, you risk the shed sinking into the ground over the years. Pavers don't work very well for large sheds due to the extra
Ah, the good old concrete shed base...
Concrete is a strong option for your shed base. You can lay it for any size shed, and it provides a strong and smooth shed floor. This is a long-term project compared to the other items in this article, however. Most of the former options take a couple of hours to set up. If you're thinking of going concrete, note that you'll only be able to use the surface after 5-7 days, although it needs a month to fully set. If you have a bit of experience, you can do it yourself, or hire a contractor. You'll also need a steel reinforcing mesh to hold the concrete together. While concrete is highly durable, it can erode over time and sections can become broken up by plant growth.
Is There A Better Way?
After reviewing the options, I've concluded that plastic shed bases are the best option for someone who needs the best of all three elements – price, longevity, and easy set-up. The first major plus is that plastic shed bases are ultra-lightweight, about 1/15 of the weight of your average same-sized concrete slab. If you have back problems or will be doing the
They're very durable and tough. Often, they're recycled from old garbage bins, which is, of course, great for the environment. Plastic shed bases are usually made up of interlocking plastic tiles, much like puzzle pieces.
They snap together smoothly, making construction quick and easy. Sound painless? That's because it is. You may need to size the tiles to fit your shed if it's irregularly shaped, but this can be easily done with a handsaw. You'll also have to fill the space in between the tiles with gravel or some other filler.
The plastic base makes sure the shed gets ventilated, which means the base wood or metal of your shed won't rot or corrode. Since the shed base is made from recycled plastic, the base itself won't rot or crack, so you can be sure that it'll last for a long time.
The plastic is also normally made with UV
They'd have to choose a spot where you could see them to make the attempt. While bases that are lifted off the ground are vulnerable to rain hitting the ground and splashing on the underside of the beams, a plastic shed base doesn't have that weakness. It sits directly on the ground, ensuring that your shed's base timbers won't get half as wet.
If you're looking for a long-term option with amazing value for your money, a plastic shed base is
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My partner and I have just made our first appointments for IUI through QFG.
Can anyone give us any info about what it is like to see the Psych etc.
What sort of questions will be asked?
And what tests need to be done before IUI if you have no known fertility problems?
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04-01-2011 12:18 #1
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16-01-2011 22:19 #2
Hi! We've just undergone the same process and are about to start IUI (hopefully this Friday!).
QFG have been outstanding. Basically, you have an appointment with your chosen fertility specialist. Ours is Dr Hall (she's lovely!). She did a quick check - asked some questions re cycles and history and did a quick ultrasound on the spot. As everything looked ok, she ordered blood tests and a HSG (type of X-ray). These are standard tests even with no obvious issues present. We didn't have to have the HSG, but it does help to check whether there will be any issues, so we did (and were clear and ready to roll!). We had those done and then made our appointments with QFG to see the nurse, the sperm coordinator and the psychologist. We saw them all on the same day as we are from outside of Brisbane.
The nurse was great and very informative. The psych was nothing to worry about - it wasn't a test, but rather a chat about how best to address the issue of donor sperm in raising your child. He really just spoke to us and it wasn't at all like a counselling session or anything. Very easy - which was good as we too were worried about "passing"! Lol!
Then onto the sperm coordinator who explained the process and then sent profiles to our email for us to choose. This was the hardest part! I will say to get in quick with your choices as we made up our minds over the weekend only to find on Monday morning that our top three were taken, and then, after choosing again, our next top three were taken too!! We finally struck it lucky with our next lot (and bought three amps on the spot).
Hope that helps and feel free to ask any other qns that you have! Good luck :-)
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Hello! We are right at the point that you ladies are at, I wanted to post to say Good Luck and here is some info that we have collected so far on IUI!
I know that as far as tests we have had my partners Follicles checked through ultrasound and will be having a test done to make sure her Fallopian Tubes are wide open tomorrow and to look for an egg in the follicle.
Hope this helps!
17-01-2011 16:43 #4
Thanks so much for your replies!
We have been feeling so nervous/anxious/excited all in one!
Underadifferentsky that was amazingly descriptive and exactly what we needed. We are travelling interstate so we've been worried about how many trips we have to take etc. QFG have been so good in organising appointments for the same day etc though. Wishing you all the luck for your IUI and keep us updated
OurLesbianPreg thank you guys also and goodluck! We will have our appointment on the 2nd of Feb so will know more as well.
Thanks again
18-01-2011 09:21 #5
No worries
We too were worried and anxious prior to going to the clinic. We had heard all sorts of things re how long it would take (forever!) and what would happen. I'm happy to say that all the things we heard were not correct.
The actual QFG process is really quick. Once you have had the nurse, psych and sperm coordinator visit (and have purchased amps of sperm), you can try on your next cycle (if everything is ok, fertility-wise).
For us, that was December, but ovulation fell right in the middle of the holiday season, so all the doctors were away. We are hopeful for this week, but yesterday found out that our Doctor is still on holidays (she was supposed to be back but with the flooding etc, isn't yet), so we have transferred to another Doctor for this cycle. The issue being that ovulation will probably be on the weekend, and this Doctor isn't available this weekend!! So, we may have to wait until next month..... It's a bit frustrating when all you want to do is get started!!
Anyway, feel free to ask any further questions....and we're only to happy to share our experience so far
18-01-2011 17:26 #6
Before we made our appointments we heard that we could be waiting months but we were luckily able to get in on the dates that we were going to be on holidays anyway!
But you never know when things can change like it has with you guys! At least you have no 'known" problems and can get to it as soon as someones available to do it!
One question we do have, that hopefuly you know the answer to is what happens before the actual IUI procedure, we heard that on CD5 you have to go for an ultrasound to see how the follicle is growing? For us that means going up to brisbane 10 days or so before I ovulate. Is that what you have been told? Or will you just go in at the actual time of ovulation? I will be ovulating on our first appointment but dont think its practical to get it all done at once lol As much as we would like to
I know i'll get this answered when we go but gosh its too long to wait!!
Thanks again
07-02-2011 14:45 #7
Sorry for the long delay in replying - we have been very busy going back and forth to Brisbane plus buying a house! Anyway, I'm sure you have found your answer re your question by now.....
As an update, we had to change doctors as our previous Dr was still overseas and unavailable when it came time for this cycle. Rather than wait until next cycle (we had already missed out on Dec too due to holidays), we decided to try another Dr for this cycle. We ended up with Dr Hynes. He is incredible. Can't say enough about him. Hilarious man! We love him!
So, after all of that, we started on this cycle. No drugs, bar an HCG shot to trigger on CD17 which was the 27th Jan (we had been monitored since 20th Jan by 4 sets of bloods and ultrasound and I was ovulating naturally but Dr decided to give the shot for good luck ). We then had IUI on the 28th. So, we are now on day 11 of the LONGEST wait in history!!!!! The first few days after the IUI I was completely exhausted - I don't know whether it was the HCG shot or just plain old tiredness....I also had some cramping and no appetite....but then things just seemed to return to normal. I'm very conscious of evey little twinge in my body - particularly my uterus. It's sort of funny really!
We did preg tests so from a few day after so we could watch for when the HCG left my system. That happened about last Thursday. Since then, there's been nothing registering. My period was due on Saturday (7th Feb) but didn't show up....I'm now two days late, but still nothing is registering on a HPT. Wondering whether the HCG has just delayed the onset of AF? No idea....
Anyway, Wednesday is our official HPT day so we'll just see how we go then...I guess the not knowing is the hardest, right? After Friday's test had nothing on it, I convinced myself that we weren't pregnant. But then the lack of period on Saturday has got my hopes up again.....just have to wait and see!
I hope that your appointment went well melnmar!!! Let us know how you're travelling
08-02-2011 15:58 #8
Busy busy then! Well if AF is late I'd still be keeping my fingers crossed as it sounds good!
Well we had our appointment last Wednesday, and we found out through the u/s that I have polycistic ovaries. It was confusing because he said I don't have PCOS, as I have no other symptoms and have regular periods and ovulation, but there were cysts. I want to try a natural cycle first and if there's trouble we will look at our options. We've planned to do it in march. Now I'm just trying to eat healthy and not worry about my ovaries. As I'm young (22) everyone keeps telling me I'll be fine. How did u chose your donor? There was like 1 out of the 10 that we would even consider lol just due to age and ethnicity. They're emailing more this week so hopefully we'll find something!
I have my fingers crossed for you guys and let us know how you go!
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Melnmar good luck in March. I really hope everything goes well for you.
We were lucky when we chose our donor that we had 3 clear favourites. Our no.1 wasn't available however when we bought some amps so we went with our no.2 option. We were unsuccessful in 2 attempts and then decided to change donors. When we got the list of available donors our original no.1 choice was available again and we were successful on the 1st go. Hopefully you find a suitable donor and good luck again for march!!
18-02-2011 17:47 #10
Our dr is Warren de ambrosis, he was excellent with our first appointment. Also picked up endo in my partner and gave us a lot of information. He also had some unsavoury jokes haha but couldn't rate him highly enough.
Also an update, we're doing this month instead. Chose our second choice as a donor and will be flying to brissy in 8 days! I just had a feeling about February and when I started looking at flights etc it all panned out perfect. Thanks for the well wishes
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pankajs wrote:Going by that logic we have already lost to China closer to home i.e. in Bakistan. The most recent example of that was India's *helplessness* wrt CPEC and that too in a territory that India claims as its own.
You see the ASEAN countries had no business looking to India even before this latest Maldives crisis. I even wonder what the so called QUad expects from such a wuss India.
Truth hurts but truth is the truth and need to be spoken.
The quad as well as asean expect Indian body bags as opposed to their own body bags.
That is what each and everyone of them expect, India will lead, Indians will die and the rest will enjoy the grand party.
Come one and all, after India tangles with the hans on their behalf.
None of them, including the amrekis have the balls to go it alone.
Modi is far smarter that that.
These are the very guys who looked down upon him after gujarat, unofficially sanctioned him personally.
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"Boring Bible studies are an idolatrous abomination." I once found these words falling inadvertantly out of my mouth when speaking to a conference of 120 young preachers, and they have haunted me ever since. "Hey! You're the guy who said..."
But that is what I really think. Here's why: the purpose of a Bible study is to do what the text expects us to do, feel what it expects us to feel and worship how it expects us to worship. The purpose of a Bible study is NEVER to merely understand what it says. Understanding is important, it is a vital and necessary first step towards the goal, but it isn't the goal itself. When understanding becomes the chief or only goal of Bible study then it displaces the real goal which is God being adored among His people. And that is idolatry. Subtle, but idolatry nonetheless.
The surest way to make Bible studies boring is to make them about education for understanding. For head knowledge alone. 99% of the dull Bible studies I hear make this basic error. They are aiming at the wrong goal. A little while ago I sat at the back of a student study led by a worker from a church who KEPT saying over and over something like "to repeat, we see this is what we are meant to understand by looking at v3". Well, yes, but don't leave it there! Sadly he did. We were all bored silly by the end but he went home assuming he had done the job because the necessary information had made its way from his notepad to ours. Sadly I don't think it enflamed many hearts on the way.
One way I think about the purpose and progression of Bible studies is like this:
- We work at understanding the text...
- In order to work at applying the text to our lives...
- In order to adore God in every part of life, thought, word and deed