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Militant Islam Monitor > Articles > Sister of Tahieri Azar says family "is not too happy" - and that "she wants to defend him" no mention of victims
Sister of Tahieri Azar says family "is not too happy" - and that "she wants to defend him" no mention of victims
March 20, 2006
Sister of Mohammed Tahier- Azar speaks 6NEWS The sister of Mohammad Taheri-Azar spoke to 6NEWS through the door of her Indian Trail home. A UNC-Chapel Hill graduate will remain in jail after making his first court appearance Thursday. Mohammad Taheri-Azar plowed his car through a popular student hangout earlier this month and injured nine people. Bond remained at $5.5 million dollars for Mohammed Taheri-Azar despite Thursday's bond hearing. Not really a disappointment for the UNC grad, but perhaps for his family. One of Taheri-Azar's family members spoke about the incident to 6NEWS for the first time Thursday. We talked with his sister, Lida Taheri-Azar, just before she left her Indian Trail home to attend Taheri-Azar's court hearing. "How is this whole thing affecting your family," 6NEWS asked. "Well I don't think they're too happy about it," Lida Taheri-Azar said. "How are you as a family doing?" 6NEWS asked. "Pretty bad I would assume. I think everybody would know that," Lida Taheri-Azar said. Lida Taheri-Azar did not want to appear on camera and told us she'd been advised not to talk.
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I'd love to defend him and I know this is not him," Lida Taheri-Azar said. "What do you mean this is not him?" 6NEWS asked. "This is uncharacteristic of him," Lida Taheri-Azar said. Mohammed Taheri-Azar seemed to suggest the same thing in a letter he wrote to the Durham Herald. He wrote: "I turned myself in to assure the world that I wasn't some insane person who went on a killing rampage suddenly." "With Allah's help, I am prepared and will be prepared for a life sentence." Mohammed Taheri-Azar also sent a hand written letter to a WTVD reporter listing his motive. He wrote: "The U.S. Government is responsible for the deaths of and the torture of countless followers of Allah, my brothers and sisters. My attack on Americans at UNC was in retaliation for similar attacks by the U.S. Government." Meanwhile, Muslim students at Chapel Hill told the media even they never got along with him. "His negative relations with the Muslim Student Association are not isolated to that one incident in general and generally his people interactions weren't very positive," a UNC student said. The Islamic Association of Raleigh plans to hold an open house this weekend to educate the public on the truth about Islam. Meanwhile, Mohammed Taheri-Azar is due back in court next Friday for a probable cause hearing


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Whether you're building or renovating a common debate to have is whether to choose sliding patio doors, or French doors. Both are good so it largely depends on your taste, and the style of your home.
Sliding patio doors can really open up your home, allowing more light to enter and delivering unhindered views of the garden. There have been vast improvements in the quality and durability of sliders over the years, as well as new technology allowing them to slide right back into the walls to create amazing indoor / outdoor rooms.
Sliding doors have a contemporary look and feel to them and work well with almost any décor. The most common style features two panels with uninterrupted panes of glass. One is stationary while the other slides along a track.
Sliders are great for ventilation
Sliding doors are great for ventilation and, a big bonus, they are probably the easiest to work with when it comes to installing fly screens or security screens.
However, many people still refer French doors, especially when renovating character homes, where sliding doors would look out of place.
There's a certain charm about French doors, an elegance that's hard to beat, especially if your home features polished timber floors, high ceilings, ornate plaster work or antiques.
While French doors are always hinged, not all hinged styles are French! The traditional French door has two openings set side-by-side, with both of them swinging either outward or inward, essentially giving you twice the space that's open to the outside.
French doors add charm and character
Hinged doors give you more ventilation options, as you can open either side by itself or swing both sides wide open, giving your home a greater expanse of fresh air.
It is certainly a little more difficult to add screens to French doors but it is now possible to buy screens that glide along an exterior track, much like the ones found on sliders.
French doors can really transform a room, become as much a design feature, as a practical item, which is part of their attraction.
Traditionally made of wood, French doors can create either an elegant Parisian apartment feel, or rustic cottage charm. Indeed, if you buy reclaimed French doors, you will be giving your home a real touch of authenticity and originality.
If you do choose French doors, and you are renovating an older home, you might considering also using traditional casement windows to add to the appeal.
Modern French doors come in not only wood, but also aluminium, steel and fibreglass, and can be fitted with opaque glass for increased privacy.
French doors will probably cost more to install in your home, and, of course, glass cleaning is a little more time-consuming because of the many, smaller panes of glass.

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On Sunday June 12 in the Birley Centre Robin Gregory presented his talk for The Eastbourne Arts Circle on two composers, Giacomo Puccini and Franz Lehar.
He used an interesting connection and intermingling of dates between other composers who lived within their time such as Jacques Offenbach- the Gilbert and Sullivan of his time - Richard Wagner and Johann Strauss.
Robin illustrated the story through excellent recordings of many great singers from the past; Maggie Teyte, Anna Moffo, James Johnston, David Hughes, Richard Lewis, Richard Tauber, Rita Streich, Marilyn Hill-Smith.
He was unable to hide his unmistakable passion for operetta, observing that you can tell if it's opera if there are "deaths of all kinds" and operetta if there is "sadness of parting with some good heroines."
When Puccini was born Lehar was 12 years old. He died aged 78 and Puccini died aged 66. Their lives were intertwined by more than the glorious melodies they produced. Their two genres were perhaps at different ends of the melodic spectrum, yet both poured out so many memorable tunes that we can hum to.
Operettas such as Lehar's "Merry Widow" and "Guiditta" &. Puccini's "La Rondine" and "La Boheme" were fine examples.
Did the two composers ever meet I wondered. That would have been interesting! The audience sat wrapt in enjoyment. many with closed eyes and tapping feet .
Robin ended a great afternoon telling us he wanted to send us away "happy and sad" - two emotions that the music we evokes in spades. This he did, and all left much the wiser in the knowledge that there is so much music that could be lost for ever if it was not for the enthusiasm and passion of someone who has not only a love of music, but who is not willing to let us forget. By Elizabeth Muir-Lewis.
The next event in the Birley Centre for Eastbourne Arts Circle is a tribute to William Shakespeare by international tenor Ben Johnson, who will present music that was inspired by the Bard, from classical to Broadway. This will be on Sunday October 23 at 3pm. Tickets available from Philip Anson, 34 Martello Rd, or from the tourist information centre. For info call 08432 895129.


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China to Use Iranian Oil Tankers for Its Purchases: Report
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China will use oil tankers from Iran for its purchases of that country's crude, a report said.
China, which has cut imports of US crude amid a trade war with Washington, has said it opposes unilateral sanctions and defended its commercial ties with Iran.
On Monday, sources told Reuters Chinese buyers of Iranian oil were beginning to shift their cargoes to vessels owned by the National Iranian Tanker Co (NITC) for nearly all their imports.
The shift demonstrates that China, Iran's biggest oil customer, wants to keep buying Iranian crude despite the sanctions, which were reimposed after the United States withdrew in May from the 2015 nuclear agreement.
"The shift started very recently, and it was almost a simultaneous call from both sides," said one source, a senior Beijing-based oil executive.
Tehran used a similar system between 2012 and 2016 to circumvent US-led sanctions, which had curtailed exports by making it virtually impossible to obtain shipping insurance for business with Iran.
Iran, OPEC's third-largest oil producer, relies on sales of crude to China, Japan, South Korea, India and the EU to generate the lion's share of budget revenues and keep its economy afloat.
The United States has asked buyers of Iranian oil to cut imports to zero starting in November. Japan, South Korea, India and most European countries have already slashed operations.
A US State Department official said the Trump administration was aware of China's plans to continue commercial cooperation with Iran and emphasized that Washington was fully committed to enforcing the sanctions.
"We continue to discuss our Iran policy with Chinese counterparts and the implications of our reimposition of sanctions," the official said.


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Leighton Buzzard businesses and families are battling blackouts as power cuts hit the town centre.
Many did not enjoy a festive start to the Christmas season, as 36 UK Power Networks customers in the Church Square and Bridge Street area lost electricity yesterday at around 2.20pm due to a network fault, while today (Wednesday) at 11.35am, 17 customers in the same area were affected.
The 17 customers had their power restored at 1.30pm, but disaster struck again this afternoon, when another 22 properties lost their electricity.
One business affected was Aubergine graphic and web design of Church Square.
Mark Tomkins, owner of Aubergine, said: "Yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) the power went off at 2.30pm and I had to send everyone home - it didn't come back on until midnight!
"Then it went today at 2pm and I had to send people home again! My team are really annoyed.
"I'm making my way home this evening but it's no good, as I can only access the business server at work - I can't get anything done at home.
"I've seen lights out in seven or eight buildings and UK Power Network engineers were walking up and down the high street."
Mark hopes to be back to work tomorrow but claims that UK Power Networks do not know when the problem will be fixed.
UK Power Networks said: "Following a fault on the underground electricity network at 11.35am this morning, 17 customers in the Church Square, Bridge Street area of Leighton Buzzard would have seen an interruption to their electricity supplies. UK Power Networks engineers worked as quickly and as safely as possible to restore power to them at 1.30pm.
"Unfortunately, another 22 properties lost their electricity, and we are continuing to carry out repairs to restore these customers.
"We do understand how difficult it is to be without power and apologise for any inconvenience caused by these issues today.
"We would also like to apologise to 36 customers who lost electricity yesterday at around 2.20pm in the same area of Leighton Buzzard that is affected today. They were part of the same fault which is currently being repaired."


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The world of false governments is starting to unravel. These ego-dominated structures are coming apart because they are not sustainable. All empires collapse because they are run by the ego minds of mentally unhealthy human beings. If you look at history you see all wars are caused by the minds of hate, revenge and lust for power which is the ego-mind at work. In Egypt, Libya, and the unrest in the Middle East this is all about the ego of people crushing those who oppose their power. The governor in Wisconsin is run by his ego-mind thinking the people who want fair wages are the problem for his bad management of the budget.
All of this energy of uprising is about the consciousness of the people. We who think and question can see that those in power and influence want more power and influence. They are just doing what they know how to do: they know how to use money to seek power. Money is not the root of evil even though churches tell people that so people give them their money. The true danger is the human mind stuck in ego mode lusting for more wealth and power.
What can a person do to make a positive difference when it seems that greed and power are running the show.
Realize greed and power will be toppled as easily as Mr. Mubarak in Egypt if you and I and the people decide to do so. This transformation will be challenging but a house of cards (run by the ego mind) is a house of cards. Find and join an organization or start one that is about empowering the people for positive changes.
It is time for us all to become the major influence of government not the corporations that are run by greed and power. Now we have a government by whoever has the most financial influence. This is not a democracy but a plutocracy. A true democracy is one person, one vote. Get involved in election and government reform. Hold your elected officials accountable for the decisions they make and the influence funds they take.
Make a commitment to become a fully conscious human being. Be mindful: when you are letting your ego run you; notice when fear, anger or impatience is in charge (that is ego using emotions); watch when you need to be right and in control (ego at work); if you find yourself in a peaceful or compassionate place this means you are living in the present where higher consciousness resides.
When taking action do so from a peaceful compassion, from a non- judging acceptance of self and others. We are all brothers and sisters of the Earth so let love be the source of empowerment. Together with passionate purpose our hearts can enlighten all of our actions.
Our education system and mental health and addictions programs all need to be better supported and funded. This assures a better future for all of us. Become an advocate for any programs that promote improving education and the well-being of those who are troubled.
Today, in these times, we must have our higher natures be the guiding force. Spending time in quiet contemplation will bring each of us energy and inspiration.


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In the sheer torrent of information and controversy that accompanied Wikileaks, it was easy for the public to overlook the significance of individual leaks and cables. And one specific set of cables, which changed the game of diplomacy for the entire world, became buried in a barrage of other scandals. These cables revealed the extent to which the United States' diplomatic service had become a tool to extract intelligence from enemies and allies alike. And, in doing so, they undermined global diplomacy as a whole.
On November 28, 2010 Wikileaks revealed a 2009 directive to US diplomats at the United Nations (UN), instructing them to spy on top officials and gather a host of specific intelligence. Other directives, dating back as far as 2008, requested similar intelligence from US diplomats posted in embassies in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America (33 in total). The directives came from the US State Department, and were signed by former Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice. The news that United States diplomats are involved in espionage was hardly surprising - diplomatic spies are somewhat of an open secret in international circles, and UN officials have long operated under the assumption that they will be spied upon by national delegations. But the leaked cables were distinctive in terms of the extent of individuals involved, the type of intelligence that the US was attempting to gather, and the sudden transparency of the United States' diplomatic espionage campaign.
In the past, it was assumed that the US (and multiple other countries) planted a small number of spies in diplomatic positions to collect intelligence and take advantage of diplomatic immunity. But there was an understood difference between the select numbers of spies posing as diplomats, who were employed or singled out by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the rest of the diplomatic service, whose primary mission was diplomatic. Diplomatic spies existed, but the majority of the US diplomats were just diplomats, who reported back to their home country only information that was obtained more or less legally. The Wikileaks cables blurred this line in that they ordered all members of the US Foreign Service stationed in the UN and specific embassies to participate in flagrant acts of espionage.
The type of information asked for by the US State Department also went far beyond the supposed purview of diplomats or even diplomatic spies. The cables focused on intelligence collection for the purpose of the "National Humint Collection Directive" – a US program aimed at acquiring human intelligence from foreign officials. While the cables requested some information that might typically be expected of diplomats to acquire – for example, the UN cable called for "information on plans and intentions of UN leadership or member states affecting elections in Afghanistan" – the directives also requested more sensitive information that clearly fell under the label of espionage. Diplomats in the UN were asked to obtain biometric data (fingerprints, iris scans, signatures, etc.), credit card information, frequent flier numbers, work schedules, email addresses, passwords, personal encryption keys, and cell phone numbers from UN staff and representatives. Those targeted included permanent representatives from North Korea, the United Nations Security Council, and the Group of 77 as well as key UN officials (including UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon). Presumably the information was collected for the purpose of further data mining and surveillance by the United States. Not only did the cables imply that the US had breached the 1946 UN convention that prohibited spying on the UN Secretary General, they painted US diplomatic espionage as more aggressive and invasive than ever before.
The shift in US diplomacy inherent in the leaked cables has worrying implications for the future of global diplomacy, and not just for the United States. Diplomats play an integral role in the political and economic relations between states – they are a necessary part of inter-state negotiations, the enforcement of international law, and soft power (the use of friendly relationships or persuasion to peacefully influence other nations). But a diplomat's ability to operate freely and wield soft power is predicated on a certain amount of trust and freedom provided to them by foreign governments. When the role of a diplomat is indiscernible from the role of a foreign spy, this trust naturally dissipates and governments respond by placing obstructive restrictions on foreign diplomats. For example, in July 2011, Pakistan placed severe travel restrictions on all foreign diplomats in a move that was largely assumed to be targeted at US diplomatic spies. This case illustrates how espionage on the part of one country can bring about restrictions on all diplomats. When the US changes the rules of the game, it is assumed that other countries are following suit. And, in promoting all of their diplomats to the position of spy and urging them to collect intrusive information in an illegal manner, the US certainly changed the rules.
Wikileaks' revelations about the nature of US diplomacy did more than just embarrass the state department; they eroded some of the little remaining trust that governments have in foreign diplomats, a concerning development. Spying by diplomats may be nothing new, but its continued exacerbation and proliferation undermines the ability of governments to practice diplomacy without fear of infiltration. If countries want to have amicable inter-state relations, and the UN is to be a safe, neutral space for international cooperation, this trust needs to be rebuilt. Rather than increasingly playing the spy game, countries need to invest in the trust game.


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If you use Google Chrome and need to sync bookmarks across several instances of the browser (for example, between office and home computers, or between desktop and laptop) you have two main options: either you use a third-party application like Google Chrome Backup or FavBackup or you use the brand-new Chrome's embedded syncing functionality.
The catch (yes, you knew there would be one) is that this synchronizing tool is currently only available through Chrome's Dev channel, a special update channel that allows all eager Chrome users to test the latest features when they're still at a very early stage of development. These updates can sometimes be unstable and are not the best option for those of you who want to have a reliable, safe web browser. But if you don't mind the risk and want to take a look at Chrome syncing, here's what you have to do:
1. If you're already using the Dev channel, go to the wrench menu and select About Google Chrome. Update your browser to the latest version. If not, download the Dev channel version from this page. Please remember to backup all your data first. You can go back to a stable version of Chrome again any time, simply by downloading the latest stable version from Chrome's website.
2. Close Chrome if it's running. Right click the browser's shortcut on the desktop and select Properties. Add
--enable-sync to the shortcut target as shown in the screenshot.
3. Launch the browser again and you should be able to see the Sync my bookmarks option in the wrench menu. All you have to do is enter your Google account credentials and bookmarks will be automatically synced with Google, stored in a folder inside Google Docs.
4. Next time you use the syncing option in Chrome from another computer, the browser will give you the option to sync and merge your current bookmarks with the ones you've previously synced. Nice!


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A few messages were exchanged with lee taylor & Peter Dixon and we decided on a 2 day route in the Eastern Fells so I could tick off a few unclimbed Wainwright's in the area.
Mr Lake District a.k.a. Peter Dixon know's the Lakeland fell's & all its nook's and crannies far better than me , so I was more than happy for him to plan a route.
After a couple of day's he got back to me with a crackin route of just under 26 miles & we agreed to meet in Hartsop Saturday morning , the weather didn't look too good - 40 - 45 mph winds , gusts too 55 mph light rain showers before heavier rain moved in for the evening , they pretty much got this bang on !
An early start saw me parked up in hartsop at around 7.30. We had planned to meet around 8.30.but travelling from the midlands , along the M6 I knew I had to allow extra time for traffic ect.
Peter , Lee & Oscar ( Peter's faithful hill companion a 10 yr old chocolate Labrador ) pulled up around 45 min's later .We greeted each other then kitted up and headed out .
The tops were in clag , and it was raining lightly , but it didn't dampen our spirit's & soon we reached brock crags - a new wainwright for me.
From there we headed towards Angle Tarn Pike , passing Angle Tarn along the way .
Next target was Beda Fell where we decided we would take a break there before descending northwards towards Ullswater , then onto the Roman Road (high street ) that runs all the way to the summit .
Just before we got to Beda Fell Oscar started limping badly he was obviously in dis-comfort as he kept stopping for a rest .
Concerned for Oscar's welfare peter decided it wasn't wise to continue on our intended route , being a dog lover myself I could fully understand his concern & we took a break at Beda Fell & weighed up the options .
Peter decided to head back the way we had come , and camp to allow Oscar to rest , leaving a short walk to his car the next day . lee and myself could have continued , but decided we would head back with Peter and camp with him .
It was getting quite windy now & we knew we would need to find somewhere sheltered to camp , Peter suggested a spot he and lee had camped at a few yrs previous just below Satura crag .
Soon 3 mountain laurel designs cuben duomids were fastened to the hillside & we retreated to our individual shelters for a brew , there was a brief lull around tea time & we took the opportunity to eat and chat behind a near by wall .
After around 30 mins we went back to the shelters for the night , I took a wind speed reading & it showed gusts too 50.6 mph ! they got stronger during the evening.
This was the 1st real test for my Duomid - I was really impressed with it as well , I did have 1 problem which I quickly sorted - I had used MLD'S guyline on the 4 main corners , but had used thinner dyneema on mid panel guy points , this was a mistake as the constant buffeting caused them to slip - I solved this by tying them off & it stood rock solid for the rest of the night. I have changed back to the thicker guyline .
Morning came and we all still had cuben above our heads , the mountain laurel designs cuben duomids had took all mother nature threw at them during the night , no damage was suffered - testament to mld's superb build quality & materials.
Whilst eating breakfast we noticed signs of blue skies & a little while later we packed and set off to a much improved day .
We said our goodbyes to Peter & Oscar then myself and lee headed towards the Knott .
Around 15 mins later Peter & Oscar caught us up again - Oscar had started doing 'doughnut's ' shortly after leaving us , so he decided to catch us up . We then walked together to Thornthwaite crag from where we parted company again - Peter , Oscar & lee making their way back to the car park whilst I continued on to Stoney cove Pike / Cauldale moor , before bagging my final wainwright on that side - Hartsop Dodd .
It had been another fantastic trip & it was great to catch up with the lad's again.
Till next time .... happy wildcamping


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A Critical Ingredient to Forex Trading Success
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Veteran currency trader Marc Principato of SMB University Forex Training Program writes that perspective is the first step when it comes to spotting a trading opportunity, but it's often hard for new traders to get it without more experience.
I would say most newer traders come into the market with all kinds of preconceived notions, biases and misinformation. This comes from ingesting too much financial media and following too many self-proclaimed experts. Newer traders lack confidence because of two primary factors: lack of experience and no perspective. Perhaps you need experience to gain perspective, but it is possible, in my opinion, to learn how to develop a perspective without having years of experience.
Perspective is simply a way to define factors in a market that imply the intentions of the majority of participants relative to numerous time horizons. You can have an intraday perspective, which can come from information available on a 15-minute chart while simultaneously having a swing trading perspective relative to a 4-hour chart. This is where new traders become confused. Why? It seems that they cannot analyze their perspectives in isolation while at the same time relating that information to the larger time frame factors. It helps to know that larger time frames carry more weight than smaller time frames.
For example, let's say you pull up a 4-hour chart of the EUR/USD. Why 4-hour? Because you know you are looking to take a swing trade, which means you are willing to hold a position for a number of weeks. You notice the price has been making a series of higher highs and higher lows over the previous month. Let's say it is currently sitting on a new high. This is enough information to determine that: it is strong, sell offs are buying opportunities. Within minutes of looking at your chart, you have gained perspective. This should shape your thought process and expectations for all of your trading strategies for this pair. As a swing trader, do you really want to buy the high and take more risk? Not really. Are you going to examine the potential support levels that this can retrace to and look for validation there to enter your swing trade long? That makes more sense.
How does this perspective affect your day trading or scalping strategies? Well, if you spot emerging long opportunities on your smaller time frames, you can be more confident that they will follow through. It is more reasonable to expect prices to reach more aggressive bullish targets. What happens if short setups emerge instead? They will have much less credibility. They are less likely to reach aggressive targets. Perhaps they should be traded small or avoided altogether. This is one example of how a broader perspective can shape your thought process over various strategies.
Keep in mind, the perspective I am describing here is related to price action analysis and is simple compared to other perspectives like Elliott Wave and Market Profile. So which one is the best one? There is no best one. Each perspective will give you a different view of the market, and at times they can also align, which should not be ignored. Do you have to know more than one perspective to be a successful trader? No, but it doesn't hurt. Learning other perspectives can be confusing at times, and this is why it is so important to get trained by an expert.
To attempt to trade by learning on your own is what leads to all the mistakes and empty accounts that new traders face on a regular basis. Also realize that perspective is just the first step when it comes to spotting a trading opportunity. There are other important factors that must be addressed before a risk can be taken and the biggest one is money management. This is more important than any tool or analysis. Either way, if you want to do something on a professional level, you need to invest in an education no matter what it is. So if you are new to the trading game, or have not gotten any type of training, and you are stuck, research potential educators who can provide a sound framework for you to operate within. It will make a difference in your growth as a trader.
By Marc Principato, CMT, Director, SMB University Forex Training Program
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How to Say Owner in Norwegian
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If you want to know how to say owner in Norwegian, you will find the translation here. We hope this will help you to understand Norwegian better.
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Don't miss our 2018 Florida Humanities Speaker Series, featuring fascinating programs about Florida's historic lighthouses, culture, people, and ecology.
Presented by the Florida Humanities Council in partnership with the Cedar Key Historical Society, this series will showcase four engaging talks and performances, starting in January and ending in April. Admission to each is free. All programs will be hosted at the Cedar Key Community Center at Sixth and F Street.
Our series will touch on a wide range of topics, including Florida's Hydrologic cycle, Lighthouses in Florida, the legend of Osceola and history of Cattle Ranching in Florida.
Jan. 18, 2018, 10 a.m., Cynthia Barnett, Rain and the Florida hydrologic cycle.
Feb. 15, 2018, 10 a.m., Florida Lighthouses by Brendan Burke
March 15, 2018, 10 a.m., Andrew Frank Osceola, the Myth
April 19, 2018, 10 a.m., Bob Stone, the History of Cattle Ranching in Florida
The Florida Humanities Council partners with community organizations around the state. Support for the Speaker Series is provided by the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs. The Cedar Key Historical Society is grateful for their donors.
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text: An emission test cycle is a protocol contained in an emission standard to allow repeatable and comparable measurement of exhaust emissions for different engines or vehicles. Test cycles specify the specific conditions under which the engine or vehicle is operated during the emission test. There are many different test cycles issued by various national and international governments and working groups.[1] Specified parameters in a test cycle include a range of operating temperature, speed, and load. Ideally these are specified so as to accurately and realistically represent the range of conditions under which the vehicle or engine will be operated in actual use. Because it is impractical to test an engine or vehicle under every possible combination of speed, load, and temperature, this may not actually be the case.[2] Vehicle and engine manufacturers may exploit the limited number of test conditions in the cycle by programming their engine management systems to control emissions to regulated levels at the specific test points contained in the cycle, but create a great deal more pollution under conditions experienced in real operation but not represented in the test cycle. This results in real emissions higher than the standards are supposed to allow, undermining the standards and public health.[3][4]


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Diving in Sipadan Island, Malaysia
Malaysia is home to some world class diving sites, including the famous Sipadan diving which regularly features in the top dive destinations in the world.
Barracuda Point is outstanding and is known as one of the top dive sites which is know for its great barracuda shoal (in the thousands) which are often seen in a tornado like formation.
It is also not uncommon to see dozens of turtles, schools of whitetip sharks, jacks, batfish, and barracuda just in one dive. This dive destination really has everything from nudibranch to hammerhead sharks.
Malaysia has just over 4600 kilometers of coastline and borders the South China Sea, the Sulu Sea, the Sulawesi Sea and the Straits of Malacca. Where is the island of Borneo? The South China Sea separates the two main regions of Malaysia: Malaysian island South of Borneo islands to the east and Peninsular Malaysia to the west.
Sipadan is Malaysia's only oceanic island and is a small island not too far from the town of Semporna which is located on the East coast of Sabah. The Sipadan island, is a limestone pinnacle rising from 600 meters. From Semporna to Sipadan by boat ride only takes around one hour.
Diving the Sipadan Barracuda Reef
A total of 16,846 hectares consist of coral reef and sea area around Sipadan are now official park areas. Malaysia scuba diving in Borneo really is a must.
The Barracuda Point Sipadan dive starts off by descending deep along the sheer wall, looking out into the blue for pelagics. Eventually, you end up heading towards the south at a depth of around 22 meters.
The current will then bring you towards the most memorable part of your dive, Barracuda Point. It is here where you will meet the schools in the thousands of Barracuda. Your dive will finish towards the shallows of the beautiful coral garden.
Sipadan diving has claimed to be one of the world's best dive destinations. While this is a massive claim, diving in Sipadan is unquestionably world class.
A number of resorts in Sipadan island Borneo were closed in 2002 in order to protect the environment.
Nowadays, to be able to dive on Sipadan you are advised to stay somewhere close by and then take a boat to the island. Divers Malaysia know to stay in Mabul, Kapalai or in Semporna, where the boat ride is only an hour long to Sipadan.
Since April 2013 and since Sipadan has been converted into a protected site, it has been decided that only 120 divers are allowed to dive on Sipadan on a daily basis. Each dive comes at a fee of around RM 40. There is now also a dive time frame window of 08:00 – 15:00, and is only permissible to dive during these time.
Although macro life does exist here, the main visitors are Sipadan divers who come to see the larger critters. The dive sites around Kapalai and Mabul are better known for the macro photographers.
If you are lucky enough, you will be able to see what is known as a jackfish or barracuda "tornado" as the school changes direction.
Dive Conditions
The Sipadan dive visibility ranges from 10 meters to 30 meters and more, although this obviously decreases on the rainy stormy days. Most of the scuba diving in Malaysia, Barracuda Point in particular consists of drift or current diving. With the currents around Barracuda Point being one of the strongest (at one certain point, you can easily get swept away rather quickly if you are not careful). Divemasters will usually keep you at around 20 meters – 25 meters from the wall dives. Although there are deeper dives available for the more technical divers (this would depend on the dive shop and divemasters available).
The last (but certainly not the least!) dive of the day will normally be at a shallower dive site, and at around 15 meters. One of the dive sites might include a cave know as the Turtle Tomb. If you are one of the lucky ones to have a cave-certified divemaster as well as a torch, you might even be able to go into the dark for an awesome and hair-raising experience!
Always remember to dive responsibly and follow the instructions to the letter, if not, you may not be able to come back out!).
The rate (October 2015), for three dives at Sipadan, is around RM 900. Rates will vary slightly among the different operators. Normally, both boat transfers and packed lunches are included in the prices. Dive permits are usually limited to 120 per day and must be obtained by the dive operators. It will not be possible to dive Sipadan without one of these permits. Some dive resorts have been known to guarantee a Sipadan dive permit at 40 MYR when you stay for 4 or more nights although this may vary. If you are lucky enough to get another one, extra permits come at a cost of 140 MYR. Be advised that pre-booking is essential!
With effect from 10th February 2013, it was announced by the Malaysian Government that the following rules apply when on Sipadan Islands diving; Due to different instances of novice divers descending too quickly and/or too deeply and also with relation to the strong currents which are often experienced when diving in some dive sites, only entry-level divers and Advanced Open Water Divers with at least a minimum of 20 log dives will be allowed to dive in Sipadan.
Ensure that you check diver reviews of the different dive operators available in the area before choosing who you want to dive with. There have been many which have had a number of customer complaints regarding defective equipment.
What Marine Life Can I See at Barracuda Point?
Located a mere 20 meters from the main beach of the original resort it is just a wade over the reef to reach the top of the reef wall which drops at 1,000 – 2,000 meters. Sipadan itself is surrounded by an abundance of rich reef life consisting of both soft and hard corals. It is also home to a vast variety of reef fish.
White tip sharks and sea turtles can be found on almost every single dive. It is also not uncommon to see hammerhead and leopard sharks, although this is rare these days. Large schools of bumbhead parrotfish, jackfish and barracudas are also main attractions of this dive destination. Hence the name "Barracuda point".
When is the best time to Visit Sipadan Island?
The island is accessible during all months of the year. Famous for diving purposes, and diving being the most popular attraction to Sipadan, therefore it is necessary to know when the best time to visit is. Diving hours in Sipadan are from 6am to 4pm and night diving is not allowed. From January to March the weather can be quite unpredictable and uneasy, making it sometimes problematic for the divers to dive. April to June weather is a lot more satisfying. May and August are the best months to encounter the green and hawksbill turtles lay their eggs on the beaches.
If you would like to avoid the crowd, divers should visit the island during mid December and mid February as there are less crowds during rainy season. However the probability of getting a permit during these periods are higher. Diving during the rainy seasons could be a little challenging as it causes disturbances in the water and lessen the visibility.
Malaysia Travel Information
Note – Travel to any destination may be adversely affected by conditions including (but not limited) to security, entry and exit requirements, health conditions, local laws and culture, natural disasters and climate. Regardless of your destination, check your local travel advisory board or department for travel advice about that location when planning your trip and again shortly before you leave.
Language – Malay, Malasian
Currency – Malaysian ringgit
Major Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Top Attractions – Langkawi Sky Cab (Langkawi), Petronas Twin Towers (Kuala Lumpur), Pinang Peranakan Mansion (George Town)
Information link – http://www.malaysia.travel/
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Health and beauty - ever since ancient times, we humans have striven to unite these two ideals. And in future as well, the search for remedies and methods to boost health and beauty equally will play a crucial role in our lives.
Nature - as the source of all life - is flush with ingredients that vitalize our health and reveal our beauty. The plant kingdom contains numerous active ingredients that have yet to be unearthed and researched. The B'IOTA Laboratories target not only aesthetics and the pleasant scent from plants, but above all their specific active ingredients.
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Wedding bells are ringing in Weymouth MA!! Last weekend, we helped a bridal party get ready for the big wedding day! The bride, maid of honor and the brides maids all wanted to get their hair and nails done. We were so excited to help the bride and her party get ready for her big day!
Of course, the bride was getting a hair style all of her own, and the brides maids and maid of honor all had the same hair style. We ran through a number of options with the bride, until she found a look she absolutely fell in love with!
For the nails, she wanted a nice strong red for both the toes and the fingernails. This bridal party wad nine brides maids, so we had to make sure we had a full staff of nail technicians ready to go!
We also cut and dyed the hair of both the mother of the bride and the groom! The women of this wedding were looking good!
It is important to look and feel beautiful on such a big day! We made sure that everything was perfect.
Our hair salon is open to everyone, whether you are getting ready for a wedding, or if you're just looking to get a haircut! So feel free to stop in Salon De Beauty any day of the week, as we are open seven days a week! We are looking forward to helping you look and feel beautiful!


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For the 2015 Nappie Awards video, we asked native son, Allan McLeod, who now works in Los Angeles as a writer and actor, to return to his hometown to get re-acquainted with it. He enlisted the help of Mobilians, who he quizzed about Mobile history and "local hero" Uncle Henry, who got him up to speed on modern day Mobile. Then it was time for a little "rejuvenation" at Tami's Mask and Mirror and some "piercing" commentary at Royal Street Tattoo.
Thanks to Allan McLeod and Uncle Henry, as well as Kris Skoda and Gabriel Tynes for their behind-the-scenes work. Enjoy!
Warning: there is a bit of saucy language in it, so may not be work appropriate.
Directed and hosted by Allan Mcleod
Executive Producer: Ashley Toland Trice
Camera Operator: Kris Skoda + Gabe Tynes
Writers: Allan Mcleod + Ashley Toland Trice
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My favorite go to food for the summer is stuffed chicken, try this recipe with salads and fresh fruit desert for an amazing meal that's full on flavor, but not on calories.
4 chicken breasts
1 Cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup feta cheese
8 Turkey Bacon strips
1 tbs Olive oil
1 tsp Rosemary
1 Tsp Basil
Toothpicks (if needed)
1. Prepare the rub by combining the olive oil, rosemary, and basil.
2. Rub under the skin of the chicken breasts leaving the skin on the chicken.
3. With a knife carefully butterfly the chicken.
4. Stuff with spinach and feta, carefully folding the chicken over the stuffing.
5. Wrap the bacon around the chicken and secure with toothpicks if needed.
6. Grill for 14-18 minutes until golden brown and no longer pink in the middle.


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Radiofrequency lesioning is the procedure of choice in many painful conditions. In simpler language, lesioning basically pertains to making a structure non functional by means of destroying or burning it. In certain kinds of painful syndromes, the pain is limited to certain specified locations subsreved by some particular nerve or its branch. In many instances due to injury or post injury certain malfunctioning changes occur in the nerve or root causing it to start sending false signals to the brain. This implies that in many such cases, despite there being no damage or disease in the organ or part of the body, patients still perceive a signicant amount of pain. By doing lesioning, one particular nerve or root is destroyed by various means to break the conduction of signal from the periphery to the brain, whence that territory of the body becomes insensitive or numb. Previously this used to be done with the help of various chemical agents, like phenol, absolute alcohol and glycerol etc. With the advent of technology newer modes of lesioning have come up with many advantages over the previous ones and include cryo probes, laser and radiofrequency. Out of these, radiofrequency has become the technique of choice and is referred to be the gold standard in pain management.
Radiofrequency comes in two modes, namely, conventional and pulsed. Lesioning with radiofrequency has the advantage of selectively targetting only the pain carrying fibers. Certain neuralgias, like trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, are treated with radiofrequency lesioning and are the techniques with the most promising results. With the advent of pulsed radiofrequency, motor and sensory functions are preserved and only the fibers carrying the pain fibres are targetted. Pulsed radiofrequency does not burn or destroy the nerve and is thought to alter the pain conduction only, or so called, neuromodulation. The advantages of this feature are that, there is no gross numb feeling in the spcified area. The sensaton of touch and temprature remains.


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"If am I privileged enough to be elected Mayor I will work with my colleagues to ensure that our community organsiations get a better deal across the region."
Our Council needs to work with community orgainsations to identify and set a positive agenda to address the diverse needs of the region. To work together towards targeted programs to support the community needs.
As a community leader I will endeavor to be the driving force behind uniting the regions community organisations under a Moreton Bay Community Forum.
Together we can provide the leadership that is required for a common direction or set of goals so that region's many community organisations can seize the opportunity to essentially coordinate all of their good efforts.
The conversation needs to be two way to best assist identify priorities and providing support and access to resources and funding. This has to be driven locally from the ground up.
The strength to be gained through this opportunity to unite our community will achieve something really positive for our region.
Back to basics, back to local.


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If you have never estimated the immense importance of Instagram, then think again. Can you actually believe the engagement which is there on Instagram can actually be 15 times more than Facebook? Well, it is this startling revelation which actually becomes the basis for the popularity of your business. Let's take a look at the following tips authenticating the biggest importance of Instagram further:-
Your followers are your biggest asset, so post what they want
Well, it may not be always possible to come up with every single polished and professional image, every single time. Well, you can give them a sneak peak of how you are actually gearing up backstage for the event or something like this. Such an image is quite wonderful on its own into creating an aura of how professionalism can actually be, which requires extensive preparation behind the scene as well.
How about connecting Instagram to your social channel
Well, it is double whammy if you connect Instagram with other social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Since, the images of Instagram will be visible on Facebook and Twitter. In this way, the visitor from both the sites will be happy to connect to your Instagram to boost your popularity which let you get the all the benefits as well. Or you can opt for buying likes on Instagram as well.
The importance of ever powerful video
Instagram and videos goes hand in hand. Yes, videos that are short and beautiful obviously have that awesome charisma to give anyone "wow" moments. A perfect "one" minute video may do the trick for enhancing further charisma and popularity of the videos. You can embed them on your blog too.
Carefully choose Hashtags
Yes, hashtags related with the image are important especially as you are looking to reach more followers. Similarly, you can follow others based on the related hashtags too.
Take active part in the form of commenting
You would very well know the kind of happiness which your followers would get, while you comment on them, so why to miss spreading this form of love? Well, it is another way to not only spread love, but also acts as a way for enhancing the popularity of your profile. Also ensure to connect with them on different social sites as well.
The power of "Blue"
Do you know that the color "Blue" can help you get 22% more popularity in terms of likes? Well, that's the case when you let this color prevail in Instagram. Well, people believe that it is simply a part of psychology which helps in grabbing attention easily.
Be dedicated and consistent
The best way to taste success is to remain consistent towards what you do, and believe in yourself. Keep on working hard and regularly post images to stay in the limelight and success will be all yours within no time as well.
I hope the aforesaid post gives you several reasons to feel lucky about uplifting your business further in style.


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To: Brad Last, Lowry Snow, LaVar Christensen, Kim Coleman, Steve Eliason, Justin Fawson, Francis Gibson, Greg Hughes, Eric Hutchings, David Lifferth, Daniel McCay, Carol Moss, mnoel, Marie Poulson,
Subject: YES on SB 104
Date: Thu Feb 26 14:02:41 MST 2015
Please vote YES on SB 104, for partisan school board elections, and NO on HB 305, HJR 16, HB 297, HB 342, and HB 186.
I believe if we had partisan elections, we wouldn't be in the position we are in currently where parents are so disatisfied with the direction Utah education is going. At least with partisan elections, we can get an answer out of candidates about their stand on key issues. At least with partisan elections, board members would feel more beholden to the electorate when we want to provide input on education. With board members appointed by the governer, we only end up people who think like him and he does not represent my views on education.
Thank you,
Nate Thomasa


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Day 2 and Championship Sunday was chock full of some good competition and fun games to watch overall. Ray Allen Select rallied back from an 11-point deficit in the semifinals to go on and run away with the 14U championship, while MUA completed an ... more
Another weekend of exciting hoops action in college saw a host of alumni like Frank Mason, Jalen Brunson, Donovan Mitchell, Bryant McIntosh, etc. step up big. Here's a look at those and other alumni who stood out over the weekend on co ... more
The 2K17 Generation Next Invitational tipped Saturday with a nice blend of teams in the mix to work towards bringing home a tournament championship on Sunday. 4th-8th Graders competed, and the talent in the gym was solid with players like Amar Aug ... more
Another week of exciting basketball games hit the hardwoods at the collegiate level and once again a large number of alumni stood out with strong performances from coast to coast. Here's a brief look at some who shined at the collegiat ... more
The Generation Next Invitational developmental platform hits the hardwood this upcoming weekend as boys 4th-8th grade teams from Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin are set to compete and get better. The platform will be held at Brown Deer High Sc ... more
Late blooming prospects continue to emerge across the country in both the 2017 and 2018 classes and standout junior forward Grant Basile of Pewaukee High School in Wisconsin is no exception. Standing at 6-8 plus and weighing over 200 pounds, ... more
Good things come to those who wait. Nothing fits that description more right now than the late blooming emergence of a talented sharpshooter in Illinois. Working his way onto the radar of Division 1 schools, Mapleton (Ill.) Illini Bluf ... more
Big strong interior prospects are a commodity in any class and a handful of potential sleepers are emerging in the 2018 class both regionally and nationally. One such talent is Joe Hedstrom, a standout at Hopkins (MN) who is quietly becoming ... more
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Jalen Brunson delivered again for Villanova while a host of other alumni continued the same on the college basketball scene over the weekend. Here's a quick look at some who shine through Monday…
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Ethan Happ delivered again for Wisconsin while Deonte Burton erupted in a big win for Iowa State. Names like Eric Mika, Charlie Moore, Donovan Mitchell, etc. also stepped up with big efforts on the college hardwood over the weekend. He ... more
One of the highest upsides in the Midwest, regardless of class, Racine (Wis.) Park 2019 F/C Nobal Days has stayed busy during the season. Making a number of visits to Midwest schools, Days is remaining patient as his recruitment continues to take ... more
Another highly regarded 2018 domino fell on Friday afternoon as junior Courtney Ramey of Webster Groves High School in Missouri verbally committed to Louisville. Long regarded as one of the premiere floor generals in the 2018 class regionall ... more
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Smoky Mountain Sweet Potato Pie
Destination: Smoky Mountains, TN
Scent: Sweet Potato, cinnamon, sweet
Color: Brick Red
The Story: The great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee (near Gatlinburg) is a breath taking destination that attracts many to it each year. From biking and hiking to exploring caverns or taking in the colors of fall, this is a place all should put on their bucket list. Along with the wonders of this area, this area inspired this candle due to the delicious cuisine native to the area such as homemade sweet potato pie! The aroma of this candle smells just like a fresh sweet potato pie right out of the oven. You can almost picture it cooling on a window sill overlooking a picture perfect postcard scene with a small stream with trees in glorious fall colors. This new 2015 candle is a favorite of those who love pumpkin pie, but looking for something different. Making a great gift for Thanksgiving dinner or to have burning in the kitchen on a cool Autumn day this is already showing signs of being our newest, popular fall scent yet. Get it now before they sell out. During the month of November, the 12 oz. and 27 oz. candles are $1.00 off - get them while you can!
12 oz. Smoky Mountain Sweet Potato Pie
Weekender size 12 oz. in the Smoky Mountain Sweet Potato Pie fragrance. Burns for approximately 40 hours.
27 oz. size Smoky Mountain Sweet Potato Pie Palm wax candle
Vacation Getaway size, 27. oz palm wax candle in the Smoky Mountain Sweet Potato Pie scent. Burns for approximately 80 hours.
Set of 4 Tealights Smoky Mountain Sweet Potato Pie
Set of 4 Tealights, boxed in the scent of Smoky Mountain Sweet Potato Pie. Burns between 4-6 hours.


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Scott are doing some very clever things with frame designs these days, and not only at the top end of the market either. The Aspect 45 makes full use of bang-up-to-date tube hydroforming techniques to create a frame that, not long ago, would have cost this much on its own.
The hydraulic disc brakes are the principal componentry bonus at this price, but the sporty geometry ensures that minor parts upgrades will always be worthwhile on a chassis that, theoretically at least, should continue to earn its worth as your performance needs become more demanding.
The chassis
Apart from the common sense round seat tube, every other piece of the Aspect frame is shaped for maximum strength, weight and performance advantage. Some of the new hydroforming techniques used on frames like this have made old school strengthening gussetry redundant. The Scott's top tube and down tube are radically flared and bulge-butted at the head tube.
The top tube is almost box section in profile while the big down tube is biaxially ovalised into the bottom bracket shell to achieve a big weld contact area for lateral rigidity. The chainstays curve out for tyre clearance and in for heel clearance and we really like the skeletal but tough rear dropouts. Rack bosses on the seat stays emphasise the bikes utilitarian appeal and the geometry is relaxed for neutral steering at the head but steep enough at the seat to help you really work the SR Suntour fork.
An SR Suntour XCR fork offers 100mm (3.9in) of plush and fairly well controlled travel, a preload dial to stiffen the spring, good rebound damping and a very effective lockout dial on top of the right-hand leg. We can't really explain why SR Suntour XCR forks vary so much, but they do, and this one happened to be the best of the three bikes on test.
The detail
The budget square axled Shimano crankset and Alivio rear mech (Altus front) are the obvious hints at the bike's budget. A few bikes at this price have nine-speed drivetrains, the Scott has eight - not a big deal unless you're obsessed with quantity not quality.
The shifters and cassette shift as well as Shimano's budget nine speed gears but, like the other bikes with this crankset and chain, the Scott suffered from occassional chain skips when pedalling hard in the middle ring over bumps on the first few rides. Eight-speed is only an issue if you start upgrading drivetrain parts at a future date.
One sprocket less is probably a price worth paying to score Shimano hydraulic disc brakes at this price. They're a bit more powerful (especially in poor conditions) and less troublesome than the cable discs that appear on most £400 bikes.
The Scott's wheels are simply average for the price, but the Ozon 2in tyres were noticably the fastest rolling of the bikes on test. It's good to see Shimano's hydraulic disc brakes on a £399 bike too - they're not as crisp in lever feel as a selction of the alternatives but some riders prefer that, and we never have any moans about stopping power. The rest of the finishing kit is straight forward own-brand stuff... so no complaints there.
The ride
While the Scott and the Specialized both tip the scales at over 30lb, and the wheels weigh almost the same, the Scott feels lighter in use than the Specialized. This is because of the low profile and constant centre strip of the treads. Inevitably, they're not quite as grippy in the wet as deeper profile tyres, but faster rolling ability and more rapid acceleration are welcome assets on a 13.6kg (30lb) bike.
The Scott climbs as well as the Focus, but feels a bit more confident on bumpy descents, mainly because the 25in riser bar and the slacker head angle add extra stability to the steering, which noticably helps your confidence when tackling technical singletrack or bumpy descents at speed.
Like the Specialized, the Scott feels at ease when the going gets rough, almost to the point of egging you on. The plush 100mm (3.9in) of fork travel helps and the top tube stretch on the larger bike is almost the same as on the 19in Specialized.
Only the skipping chain, which settled down after a couple of rides, detracted from a ride that, while not as lively as the Focus and the Cube, managed to feel both dead neutral and inspired at the same time - it's rare that a bike manages that. Combined with the fact that it carries slightly less weight and rolls faster than the Specialized, this made it a very popular bike.
So Good: Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, Noticably fast rolling round tyres, Well put-together frame. No Good: Fast treads not so good in mud, Some riders might be put off by eight instead of nine gears, Skipping chain for the first few rides
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Blackboard has been a critical tool in the transformation of education model for our school divisions. The need to improve outcomes for students has been a key driver. This session will highlight the role of Blackboard as an enabler of this strategic effort at the school. The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy transitioned from a traditional eSchool to a competency based eSchool using Blackboard as a central component enabling the approach.
Presenters: Steven Lubowicz, VP/GM and CIO, Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy/White Hat Management LLC; Maggie Ford, Chief Operation Officer, White Hat Management LLC


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The Molecular Evolution of Hedgehog in Stolidobranchia Ascidians
Miller, René K.
Swalla, Billie J.
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Ascidians are highly studied in evolution and development because they have a tiny chordate tadpole larva. As a sister clade to vertebrates, ascidian research has lead to greater understanding of the molecular roles of developmental genes in vertebrates. However, recent research on a Phlebobranchia ascidian Ciona intestinalis indicates that the developmental gene hedgehog (hh) may have undergone a duplication independent to the hh duplications in vertebrates (Hudson, et al. 2011). To investigate this hypothesis, more research is needed on the other ascidian clade, Stolibranchia. In this study we strived to use maximum-likelihood analysis to compare the evolution of hh in Stolidobranchia and Phleobranchia ascidians. Future research will investigate the different developmental roles of hh in Stolidobranchia and Phlebobranchia ascidians.


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How Companies Can Protect Against Identity Theft
Corporate Data Security Challenges
Identity theft resulting from stolen corporate data is big news. The extensive media coverage and damage to the organizations and brands involved in recent data security breaches has brought identity theft detection and prevention to the forefront of corporate America's concerns.
Given the amount of sensitive information their personnel files house, Human Resource departments in the corporate landscape have unique challenges. Awareness of data breach methods and the ways to thwart an identity theft attack are key to reducing the department's exposure. The HR department plays a key role—if not the key role in preventing employee identity theft.
Thwart Identity Theft
These strategies are recommended for HR professionals to thwart identity theft:
- Educate employees about the appropriate handling and protection of sensitive employee data. Your frontline employees are key to protecting employee data.
- Consistently enforce all policies and procedures, physical safeguards, and your IT security. All three of these approaches are required or data security is questionable and identity theft may occur.
- Review and revise physical security practices as needed, in both your brick and mortar locations and your virtual operations. Policies should address all of the critical areas such as:
- Who is able to leave the office with file folders?
- Where is sensitive data stored and destroyed?
- Who has access to sensitive data?
- Are employees required to surrender their keys and badges upon leaving the company's employ?
Identity Theft Victims
Human Resource departments also need to be concerned about those who will become victims of identity theft. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the 2015 Identity Fraud Study, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, found that $16 billion was stolen from 12.7 million U.S. consumers in 2014, compared with $18 billion and 13.1 million victims a year earlier. There was a new identity fraud victim every two seconds in 2014.
These identity thefts will result in employees taking an average of 175 hours of work time to restore their identity following identity theft. This lack of productivity has been called presenteeism (being at work but not working on work issues).
And, with increasing technology and sophistication, there are extensive networks of identity thieves whose sole purpose is to gain access to poorly secured organizational data and extract sensitive information—using means as simple as an unguarded laptop.
Safeguard Employees Against Identity Theft
To safeguard against these evolving identity theft threats, HR professionals need to:
- Conduct background checks on employees.
- Perform proper vendor screening.
- Include breach of data protection clauses in your vendor contracts.
- Have a pre-breach protection of sensitive data plan and a post-breach protection of sensitive data plan incorporated into their business continuity planning and their enterprise risk management planning.
Identity Theft Insurance
Organizations are discovering that adding a voluntary employee identity theft benefit to an existing benefit package adds value. This allows employees, as consumers, to have identity theft services available to assist them if or when their personal information is breached—whether at work or at home.
Security-conscious companies enact proper identity theft policies to protect employee data and keep the company safe. They also offer similar options for their employees to demonstrate smart data security and to promote employee appreciation and satisfaction.
Identity Theft Protection
According to the FBI, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. The problem will get worse before it gets better. So the onus is on those organizations and departments housing sensitive employee information to improve their data protection through:
- employee education and services
- explicitly followed identity theft protection policies and procedures
- a sound IT security infrastructure
- a plan of action, for when—not if—a data breach occurs.
Taking these precautions and using the approaches recommended in this article will help you to keep employee and company information safe. This is a win-win outcome for everyone and highly recommended. You can keep sensitive employee data safe if you are proactive in its protection.


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Do you remember that first time you went from being an employee to being a LEADER? Do you remember the feeling of pride? How about that feeling you could accomplish anything? Have you lost that feeling, or can't right remember what it felt like?
Here are 3 things you can do to regain that new leader feeling:
- Share the story of your journey as a leader with your team, and better yet share your story with someone in the organization who needs your inspiration!!! I have been lucky enough to share my story with so many people over the last several years who have contacted me later to share what an inspiration I was to them, and I had no idea. It is humbling to think that I have a story that is worth telling and is one that will help others aspire to greatness. You have that story too.
- Journal everyday. No matter how insignificant you think the happenings of your day are, you never know when you will read back over your journal and find some amazing inspiration to share with others. Sometimes in the remembering and documenting of our daily interactions, successes, and failures we recall the beginning of our careers when the world seemed out in front of us and we could do anything. And then we do.
- Mentor someone you see as a leader in the future. Many future leaders don't see themselves as that leader. They need someone to believe and invest in them. You may see something in them they do not see in themselves. That can be a powerful catalyst to move someone from a follower to a leader.
Becoming a leader is a special event in your life. Don't forget what that feels like. We need the leaders of today inspired to create the leaders of tomorrow.


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Every brand this holiday season in the UK seems to be running their own Calendar Advent promo including some of the top uk bingo sites – so who has the coziest promo offer on Thursday, December 22nd for you?
Lucky for you, we've got the best of the best curated for you on Bingo HQ!
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Bridge Lab and Practice & Play
Come alone or with a partner!
Apprehensive? No need! Duplicate bridge is fun. Take a look at this Max Chauvet introduction to bridge video.
London Bridge Centre hosts two sessions of Supervised Play / Bridge Labs each week. These sessions, directed by Peter Tuttle, Marie Wiley, Judi Carter and others, offer you the opportunity to experience duplicate bridge by using bidding boxes and duplicate boards.
Practice & Play
Saturday mornings 9:30 - 11:30
These sessions are designed for students and beginning players to practise their newly acquired skills. There will be a teacher available to answer your questions on bidding and/or play of the hand. There will be no scoring. Fee for each session is $5 for members.
Bridge Lab
Tuesdays at 1:00
At our Bridge Lab sessions, you will play hands that have been previously played in duplicate games, so you can compare your results to those achieved by other players. In this game you remain at the same table, which plays at its own comfortable pace, and scores are not recorded. Experienced players are available to give advice on bidding and play. Put those lessons into action!
$7 for members. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can get underway on time. We start with a brief 1-hand lesson.
0 - 50 Masterpoint Game
When you are ready to try a "real" duplicate bridge game, here's where to start! London Bridge Centre hosts duplicate games for newer players in the 0 to 50 masterpoint game, directed by Audrey Craig on Thursdays at 1:00.
These are excellent opportunities to meet other bridge players new to bridge and to gain experience with duplicate scoring, moving to other tables, Bridgemates and even our Pianola software. Don't miss out on all that the London Bridge Centre has to offer. Come join us on Thursdays at 1:00 pm.


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|Melodic Death Metal
Metal Blade Records
August 7th, 2007
Release length: 55:23
While the group's debut material clearly showed a heavy influence from At the Gates, much of that influence has clearly been removed on this release, and replaced with more of an obvious Arch Enemy influence, which can be easily picked out from the line-up right on the first track, "Riders of the Plague", thanks to the more anthem-sounding Melodic Death Metal guitars that litter the album that really carry that signature sound, but still hold the more original haunting vibe that The Absence brings with them. This is a nice change of pace, as it offers a better diverse performance throughout, such as a stronger vocal performance that does more then just have a rhaspy scream similar to At the Gates. Instead, this performance is greatly varied between a more traditional rhaspy shout common to the Melodic Death Metal genre, but mixes things up by also bringing in the higher pitched shouting fans have come to know and love, but really incorporate some gutteral vocals to the performance as well. All of this is expressed in basically every track of the album, and it just makes the material sound much more intense, as well as much more professional in the long run.
Musically, it's clear that not all the material The Absence plays is completely original, but there's no denying that this release is a far more intense recording that introduces some more intricate and technical music, as well as steers clear from using many stereotypical song compositions for the Melodic Death Metal style. "The Murder" is a nice example, as the song starts off with a slightly Egyptian feel in the guitars, which is carried over into the start of the guitar solo as well. The track flows at a somewhat slower pace, but still has plenty of technical guitar work and drumming, but still retains the general structure of Melodic Death Metal, and some fantastic double bass kicks that come at you like machine gun fire, all working together with a great vocal performance of rhaspy and gutteral vocals to create a unique sound that bites down hard and refuses to let go.
While the title track makes for a fantastic opening and really highlights the album nicely, it's actually the song "Echos" that really stands out on this release. The song goes at a much slower pace, only coming off fast due to the well paced bass kicks that flow throughout the song, and features some great guitar work that gives off the best haunting atmosphere you'll find on the album with a chorus that is as catchy as it is heavy, thanks mostly due to the combination of both the rhaspy vocals layered with gutteral to give it that much more of an impact. Grated the "pound your fists in the air" moment that hits prior to the guitar solo seems a little odd to have in the song, it all works well to create a very down to earth sounding track the better highlights the album then the title track does, as well as shows the progression that band has made since their debut album. However, some of that is shot down greatly with the start of "World Divides", which features guitar riffs that could be declared as stolen directly from "Coerced Coexistence" off Colony by In Flames to the point that you'll be singing the opening line as the opening of the songs winds to it's close. In the end, this song is enjoyable, but just doesn't quite have the same impact as any of the songs before it. This is also where the album begins to sound a bit cluttered.
"Prosperity" is an instrumental, and it's a catchy song, but the lead guitars on it sound absolutely horrible at times and clash terribly due to the effect utilized when they are to really stand out, sounding as if they were jumping horribly from one note to another and being washed out in the process. "Untitled" is simply four seconds of silence which [according to the band when I spoke with them years ago] was put there as if you were turning the casette tape to the other side. It's a nice thought, but in the end winds up just being an inconvenience for a few seconds and is absolutely pointless. Then there's the cover of the Testament classic "Into the Pit" that is placed near the end of the song. While the band tried to make the song their own, and did a good job of that, as well as performing the cover, it clashes with the group's sound on this release, and still retains much of the original Thrash sound, which is nonexistent on this album to begin with. Had it been placed at the very end, prior to "Outro", instead of having "The Victorious Dead" follow, it wouldn't have interrupted the flow of the album as bad. The tracks in between are still highly enjoyable and come off much like "Riders of the Plague" as well as "Dead and Gone", though nothing that really stands out as much as "Echos". However, the closing track "Outro" is essentially just that, featuring a catchy instrumental that honestly works best as an instrumental and will hold the listeners attention until it starts to fade out around the two minute twenty second mark, leading to silence until around six minutes and thirteen seconds when you hear a phone ringing on the caller's end through the speaker piece of the phone, leading to a voice mail greeting, making it just not worth the long wait to get to it.
Riders of the Plague starts out strong with some impressive material that shows great maturity and focus in the band's song writing skills, as well as their performance. However, once you hit "World Divides", things start to fall apart, and they fall apart rather quickly. Much like From Your Grave, the release starts to feel more like a compilation, though no previous recorded material is included. Instead, while the actual tracks are enjoyable, such as "Awakening", "Merciless", and "The Victorious Dead", there's a bit too much going on that winds up holding the album back, as outlined above. Had a few changed been made to the track listing, as well as the omitting of "Untitled", this album would have a more professional set up instead of coming off as a bad looking for things to tack on to the album to make it appear like a full-length with more tracks for the consumer to enjoy then are really there. The instrumentals here are enjoyable, and the original songs are tight and have great replay factor, but after a few spins, even the initial one, you'll be reaching for that skip button, or making a custom version of this album with an altered track listing yourself.
01. Riders of the Plague – 4:01
02. Dead and Gone – 5:04
03. The Murder – 5:22
04. Echos – 5:05
05. World Divides – 5:35
06. Prosperity – 4:08
07. Untitled – 0:04
08. Awakening – 5:13
09. Merciless – 6:44
10. Into the Pit (Testament cover) – 2:48
11. The Victorious Dead – 4:16
12. Outro – 7:03
|Overall Score: 7/10
Physical review copy of this release provided by personal funds.


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- Talk: The Challenge of Change in Afghanistan
Talk: The Challenge of Change in Afghanistan
01 October 2014
In the inaugral talk of the Afghanistan Studies Group's 2014-15 academic session, H.E. Dr. Daud Yaar, Afghan Ambassador to the UK will talk about the challenge of change, providing detailed insights into the socio-economic dynamics of Afghanistan and possible ways on how to deal with forces that inhibit progress.
Socio-economic change is not a new phenomenon in Afghanistan. Since 1870-80, the country has experienced several episodes of change, mostly imposed from above on the country and its people. However, every time, there has been an attempt to bring change to Afghanistan, a violent backlash and reaction has taken place, leading to a step backward. In his research, Ambassador Yaar examines the challenge of change in Afghanistan and why every episode of change is followed by collapse. His talk will focus on the roots of reaction to change and how we may deal with the forces that inhibit progress.
Born in Kabul, Dr. Yaar holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Cologne, Germany. He has held academic positions at the Kabul University and the California State University - East Bay. Appointed as the economic advisor to the Office of the Chief of Staff of the President of Afghanistan, Dr. Yaar became the Director of Policy and Oversight at the National Security Council Office in 2010. He became the Director General of Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2011, and came to London in 2012 as Ambassador.
Venue: War Studies Conference Room (K6.07), Kings College London, Strand Campus
Time: 5.30-7.00pm
Tickets: Free. Please book these via : http://ow.ly/BAVxD


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|Fairhaven Garden Candelabra Primula 2014
There's also a special 30-minute guided walk at 11am to view the garden's famous candelabra primulas. Free entry and parking for the Plant Fair and £5 garden entry (special offer) to join the primula walk.
Nurseries attending are Green Pastures Nursery (shrubs and perennials), Tower Plants (pelagoniums), Pickerings Plants (bedding plants), Cottage Memories (roses and perennials), Helen's 4 Seasons Plants (winter interest shrubs and herbaceous perennials), Predator Plants (carnivorous plants), George Debbage (perennials and annuals), and Fairhaven Plant Sales (candelabra primulas and other Fairhaven plants).
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is at South Walsham, nine miles east of Norwich, signposted off A47 at B1140 junction, t. 01603 270449. The garden is open daily all year (closed Christmas Day), tearoom, gift shop and plant sales. Garden entry is £6.10 adult, £5.60 concessions and £3.60 child (under 5 free).
There is wheelchair access throughout the garden, including a Sensory Garden. Visitors requiring special facilities are advised to telephone in advance, mobility scooters available. Dogs are welcome on leads; small charge to cover poop scoop.


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This post will be short and simple. I have been following the developments of Hurricane Harvey, as it slammed into the Texas coast last night. A Category 4 storm when it hit, it's the first major hurricane to hit the nation since 2005. Since then, it has been downgraded as it moves further inland. I'm sure everyone been bombarded with the stats already, so I'm not going to do here. Just know that this is a serious and dangerous storm.
Regardless of the current situation of our nation, we should all take a moment and pray for the people of Texas, especially the ones in the path of the storm. Also, pray for the people who are not directly in the storm's path, but still feeling the effects of it. They say this storm is going to be around for a while, so they need it all.
Be safe out there.


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Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. John 9:1
We are picking back up in John 9, which follows Jesus making a big proclamation of "I AM" and ran for His life because people were seeking to stone Him. It's amazing to see how Jesus was on the verge of death, yet He "passed by and saw a man who was blind from birth" (verse 1). When we see the word "saw", it is indicated that He had compassion for this man. Jesus was focused on looking to heal others even in the midst of His own trial.
But that is why I love reading about Jesus' life. Fully man and fully God, He was completely in tune with God's will. He even says that in this chapter: "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day…" (verse 4). Nothing can stop Jesus from fulfilling God's will in His life- not even people seeking to kill Him. Do we live with that kind of zeal in our own lives?
Because Jesus was so enthralled in God's will, He was unpredictable and unconventional. I believe He could have very easily touched these man's eyes or even spoke his sight into existence. After all, He healed people from afar in the past (John 4:46-54). So, why did He choose to spit on the ground and make clay? Well, that was God's will for the way this man would be healed. It was the Sabbath and the Pharisees would have quarrels about this very act, but this is how God wanted it to be done. Plain and simple. What do I take from this? God doesn't belong in a box.
Sometimes I find myself telling God how I want Him to save someone, heal someone, or how my future should play out. How ignorant of me to think I can tell the Creator of the world how to do His job! With that said, I do believe we need to pray for the "what" in our lives: someone to be healed, someone to be saved; our marriages to be blessed; our children's health. But, we need to leave the how and the when up to God.
I'm sure there are many of you who can testify how God has worked something out in a very unpredictable way. The journey can be confusing and encouraging all at the same time. There are also unimaginably tough battles that I watch family and friends face every day. But even in those battles, God is still bigger. God is still on the throne. Ben Courson once said, "FAITH is an acronym: Forward, All, Issues, To, Heaven." We can rest in the knowledge that Jesus sees us just how He saw the blind man. We are not cast down. We are not forgotten. Practice FAITH this week and watch God work.
be free. xo


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Throughout the season, Jason Jones answers readers' questions about the team in a weekly Twitter mailbag. Tweet your questions with the hashtag #JonesHoldsCourt.
Q: Why did Jackson DNP 2 str8 games?
– burner flavor2, @flapdown77
A: Justin Jackson's decreased playing time is a result of the Kings starting two point guards, De'Aaron Fox and George Hill, and another, Frank Mason III, in the rotation. That bumped Garrett Temple to small forward and he essentially splits those minutes with Bogdan Bogdanovic or Buddy Hield.
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It also appears Joerger will turn to Vince Carter in spots ahead of Jackson. Don't forget Jackson was playing some power forward against stretch fours, too. Skal Labissiere is getting minutes there and Willie Cauley-Stein is playing more power forward, too.
Dave Joerger doesn't want to go to an 11-man rotation, so for now, Jackson is the young player that's going to be watching a lot more than playing. The only other reasonable way to get playing time for Jackson would be to not play Carter at all and probably cut Temple's minutes.
Temple is the Kings' best perimeter defender, so that's not happening.
Q: Will there be a point in the season where we will see more Papagiannis than Koufos? What's the plan with George at this time?
– David F-W, @LowBrassDude93
A: Barring injury, that's probably going to happen in the spring after G League season ends. Going back to last season, Joerger said Papagiannis would need a lot of playing time with the Reno Bighorns to continue his development.
There really aren't any minutes for Papagiannis with the Kings right now, especially with Zach Randolph playing center. The best way for Papagiannis to develop, for now, is as a Bighorn.
Q: Why did the Kings draft Jackson over Kuzma?
– Swaggy Porter Jr., @SwaggyPorter
A: The boring answer is they had Jackson rated higher than Kyle Kuzma on their draft board. They also had Harry Giles ahead of Kuzma, too.
It's not as if the Kings did not know about Kuzma, who was taken 27th overall after Jackson at 15 and Giles at 20. He was impressive at the NBA draft combine, and the Kings hosted Kuzma for a pre-draft workout.
Joerger gushed about Kuzma before the Kings played the Lakers, having been familiar with him through his relationship with Kuzma's coach at Utah, Larry Krystkowiak.
Still, the Kings went with Jackson and Giles ahead of Kuzma.
I wouldn't bury the Kings for passing on Kuzma just yet, especially without seeing Giles in a game. But if the Kings had selected Kuzma, I doubt we'd be having the small forward discussions right now.
Q: What's the best Kings lineup right now?
– Alex Calinsky, @AlexCalinsky
A: Great question. It forced me to look up the plus/minus for various Kings lineups this season. What I learned is, for nearly every lineup that's played significant minutes over multiple games, there hasn't been much success. Not surprising considering how many lopsided games the Kings have been on the wrong side of this season.
Here are things I do like from a "best" lineup: Randolph playing center when he's on the floor with multiple playmakers. That could be Fox and Hill or Mason and Bogdanovic. Temple is good for defense and smarts, too.
I'd love to revisit this in a couple weeks.
This week's non-Kings question:
Q: If you had to choose 1 vegetable to go in Mac which would it be?
– megalutou, @megalutou
A: None. Vegetables do not go into macaroni and cheese. Thanksgiving in 2017 seems to have brought out a mad race among cooking shows and internet cooks to prove they can ruin macaroni and cheese. Perhaps the most disturbing trend is people adding carrots, Brussels sprouts, squash and other random shenanigans.
Now if you want a vegetable casserole, I have no problem with that. Just don't call it macaroni and cheese. Call it a vegetable casserole.
Let's not make this mistake again next month when the holidays come around.
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The Kings are finding their way at home. Sacramento is 4-4 at Golden 1 Center – the four wins coming in the last five outings there. It's a small, positive step in the development of the team.
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The offense still struggles most nights, so the defense has to catch up fast to give the Kings a chance. Sacramento is one of two teams that averages less than 100 points this season (Chicago is the other).
Looking ahead
Monday is the first regular-season matchup between the Kings and the Golden State Warriors. It will be a nice (or maybe not-so-nice) way for the Kings to see just how far they have to go to become an elite team.
Jason Jones: @mr_jasonjones, read more about the team at sacbee.com/kings.


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Playtesting is all about getting people to come play your game to see if it engenders the experience for which it was designed. And while the other three types of testing (usability testing, quality assurance [QA], focus groups) are useful and important, in these workshops we will focus on a critical type of testing specific to game and entertainment experience designers: playtesting.
This first workshop focuses on using playtesting to explore a design space. It emphasizes problem finding, exploratory methods, and interpreting qualitative data.
This second workshop focuses on playtesting as a method to iterate and refine an existing design. It emphasizes asking important, accurate, and answerable questions; integrating playtesting into production processes; and making data-driven decisions about game design.
This third workshop focuses on playtesting as a way of negotiating with teammates and with other project stakeholders. It emphasizes understanding what evidence different stakeholders find persuasive, expertise versus experimental results, and communicating effectively about playtest data.


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Our 2015 Riesling presents ripe white peach and honeydew melon aromas. Off dry, silky and slightly tropical, this is a wonderful, satiny display of the Columbia Gorge terrior. It has excellent acidity and as a result, is a terrific food wine. In fact, Riesling is the most versatile of food wines and pairs superbly with a wide array of dishes from spicy to sweet. Try it with our Gina's Spicy Chili-Ginger BBQ Shrimp Skewers for which a recipe card is provided with every purchase. 2015 is a limited bottling of 210 cases.
Pairs well with: Thai food, Mexican food, yellow cake, fruit tarts, custard, cheese cake
Bronze Medal Winner! 2019 Texas International Wine Competition


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As the Maldives celebrates the 52nd Anniversary of Independence, Heads of States and Governments from the around the world are conveying warm greetings and sincere good wishes to the Government and the people of the Maldives.
In their messages, the leaders expressed wishes for lasting liberty, peace and prosperity for the Maldives, and noted that the celebrations of the Independence Day are an opportune time to renew the true spirit of independence of the Maldivian people.
Full details are available from the link below:
Source URL: The President's Office


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Blueberry Almond Shake
8 almond milk ice cubes — take an empty ice cube tray, pour in unsweetened almond milk, and freeze overnight
3/4 C unsweetened almond milk
1/2 C blueberries
1 tsp almond butter
1 tsp freshly ground flaxseeds
1 handful baby spinach
1 Serving chocolate or vanilla protein powder…check out the Kathy Smith Shake!
Blend all ingredients together, and enjoy!
Not All Protein Shakes Are Created Equal!
Read the Labels and See the Difference! Go to any health food store and you'll see – there are a lot of protein powders out there! Even if you try to read the labels, it can be tough to navigate through the long list of unfamiliar ingredients. Here's what I look for in a quality protein:
- Digestibility
- Quality of Whey
- Absorption
If the protein powder you're using doesn't have these characteristics, it's a waste of time and money!