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M2 Global Receives Texas Manufacturing Star Award
M2 Global Technology Ltd. has been recognized by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) with the Texas Manufacturing Star Award, which was presented to the company by TWC Chairman Tom Pauken last month. The award recognizes the positive impact M2 Global has had on manufacturing in Texas and in the San Antonio community. Since its inception, the company has increased its workforce by 58 percent . . .
Companies Prepped For Change Come Out Ahead
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Vol 28, No 2 - Summer Issue 2012
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With the scrutiny of budgets, many businesses carry out a robust analysis of their partnership with arts organisations. This short guide introduces an evaluation tool developed by Arts & Business which offers a clear way to report the complex, multi-layered outcomes of a partnership. It examines key areas to measure return on investment including inputs, leverage, community, cultural and business benefits.
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Cultural partnerships benefit businesses across its functions, so the evaluation tool captures the cross-departmental benefits from marketing, branding, corporate social responsibility to human resources. Outcomes can include marketplace (sales), employee (staff performance) and community (engagement) benefits.

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Solar Energy Industry Jobs
As the solar energy industry continues to grow in the world, the United States and North Carolina, the prospect of finding a solar energy job is becoming more and more feasible. There are currently 11 million renewable energy jobs in the world. About 4.5 million of those jobs are in solar, and more than 240,000 […]Read More


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A 10-year-old boy riding a bicycle was killed after he came under the wheels of a car driven by a woman who was allegedly talking on the phone while driving. The accused, Anupama Aggarwal, is a professor at a Delhi University college, reportedly.
The incident occurred in Najafgarh in the afternoon of 4 August. According to the police, Anupama rushed the boy, Nitish Mann, to the hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.
According to a report in Times of India, DCP (southwest) Surender Kumar said that Anupama was arrested for causing death due to negligence, but was later released on bail, informed the DCP.
According to the eyewitnesses, Anupama was driving an Alto and was taking a turn onto Chhawala Road when she lost control and hit Nitish's bicycle, dragging the boy for some time before being able to halt the car, Times of India reported.
Nitish had gone to buy a packet of noodles for his sister.
Times of India quoted Mukesh Mann, the boy's father as saying, "He had promised to be back within 10 minutes." While Mukesh stays at home mostly due to disability his wife runs a catering business.
Reportedly, when Nitish did not return after half an hour, his elder brother Sagar went out looking for him. "I met a few people outside who told me that Nitish had met with an accident. His scrunched-up cycle was lying by the roadside," said Sagar.
The family reached the hospital only to learn about Nitish's death. The doctors said the young boy was badly hit in the head and chest, causing irreparable internal injuries, said the report.
An eyewitness Vikas Bhardwaj claimed it was he who convinced Anupama to take the boy to the hospital. Anupama and two other women carried the boy in the rear seat as a local youth drove the car to the hospital, Bhardwaj claimed.


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At Niche Etiquette Children, we believe there is more to good manners than simply remembering to say please and thank you, although they are important things to remember! Good etiquette skills are more about encouraging children and guiding them towards young adulthood in a way that leaves them feeling aware, polite and confident in themselves. Using a mixture of etiquette training, through our Children's Etiquette classes in London UK, and life coaching, we want to bring the best out of our children providing them with the platform they need to become our future leaders and mentors.
Child etiquette and life skills
Our children's etiquette lessons in London introduce fundamental etiquette and life skills and help to improve a child's ability to successfully manage the challenges they begin to face at a young age. We mentor children to help them succeed as positive, healthy, driven and productive individuals who strive to be the best they can be mentally, physically and emotionally; with their actions speaking louder than words. Read More


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Iced tea lattes are a delicious summer treat. Here's how to make your own awesome iced tea lattes at home:
1. Select a tea. Black teas are always a great choice though any strong-flavored tea works well. A lighter flavored tea such as green or white will be too mild to stand up to the addition of milk. However, an exception to the rule is the Sweet Matcha, which blends the rich buttery flavors of matcha green tea with milk.
Here are a few other teas that make great tea lattes:
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The IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw Triathlon is an Olympic distance race with finish line in the heart of Polish capital. On June 16, 2019, more than 1,500 triathletes from around the world will start at one of the best sporting events in Central-Eastern Europe.
The IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw Triathlon is a "non-draft race" with rolling swim start ⇒ 1,5 km swim + 40 km bike + 10 km run.
Photos: © Maratomania.pl / Sportografia.pl / Sport Evolution
For the youngest athletes on June 15, 2019 a Wiśniowski IRONKIDS will take place in Warsaw. The whole weekend will be awesome, bright and consist of many interesting side events, for example: EXPO IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw – sport fairs for triathletes!
Photo: © Sportografia.pl / Sport Evolution
Wiśniowski IRONKIDS is a bright competitions accompanying IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw. Encourage the youngest participants to physical activity in the picturesque part of Warsaw - on the Vistula Boulevards!
Photo: © IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw
Team Relays at IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw ⇒ 3 person will start in = 1,5 km swim + 40 km bike + 10 km run.
Swim course in Zegrzyński Lake, fast and flat bike course through the Marie Sklodowska-Curie bridge and along the Vistula River, and a run course with finish line in the heart of Warsaw. Dedicated shuttle busses will take the athletes to the transition zone and start line. Cycling and Open Water training sessions for everyone.
I place ⇒ 1500 USD
II place ⇒ 750 USD
III place ⇒ 500 USD
IV place ⇒ 300 USD
V place ⇒ 200 USD
* – The winners of money awards will pay the tax in accordance with applicable regulations.
Photo: © Sportografia.pl / Sport Evolution
5150 Triathlon Series is a global series of olympic-distance triathlons: 1,5 km swim, 40 km cycle and 10 km run. The IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw Triathlon is one of the biggest event in this class in the world.
Photos: © Sportografia.pl / Sport Evolution
Organized by: Sport Evolution / IRONMAN 5150 Warsaw
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New IRONMAN 70.3 World record by Daniela Ryf in Gdynia!
IRONKIDS Aquathlon Gdynia 2018
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I love Japanese magazines, I started buying Japanese way before I could speak japanese, because it's just so inspiring and exciting to look at the pictures.
It's really not necessary to understand japanese! And there's more!! Not only the beautiful japanese makeup and fashion, the little gift (付録Furoku) that comes with the magazine is always so tempting! In the past, I used to buy "non-no", "cutie", "with", "more" magazines just because I thought their styles are pretty close to what I like, but recently I started choosing magazines by the gift (furoku), because they are so pretty ♥♥
Anyway, after I decided to go to makeup school I thought it would help if I start studying different kinds of makeup. So last week I bought "Koakuma Ageha", which is a gyaru fashion and lifestyle magazine. Gyaru…is not really my style, but it would be fun to learn how they do their makeups! Of coz, the little gift that comes with the magazine is a fake lashes case by Cecil McBee♥
Today, I went to 7-11 to buy lunch (coz I was too lazy to cook), and I saw the Oct issue of "Sweet", of course the cover is gorgeous but gift is what really caught my attention!! A red Coach case with note pad! How could I resist!
Ain't it pretty???? The magazine and this gorgeous coach case it costed only 690yen(~USD8.9)♥♥
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Yearly Archives: 2017
A New Dean for UT Extension
Dr. Robert Burns has been selected to be the next Dean of Extension for the University of Tennessee.
Big Data Comes Together for Farm Solutions
A greater emphasis on precision agriculture means improved tools and systems to collect and analyze data for the farm or ranch. USDA'S Rod Bain...
Overton County Couple Wins Achievement Award
Joe and Rebecca Smith of Overton County have been named the Tennessee Farm Bureau's Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement winners for 2017.
For Love of Farming
With the average age of the farmer in the 50s, it is easy to overlook the fact that there are young farmers in agriculture...
A New Truck for the Farm
Lawrence County's Matt Niswander gets the keys to his new truck for winning this year's American Farm Bureau YF&R Discussion Meet.
Tennessee Young Farmers Hopeful
Young farmers like Obion County's Clint Workman are hopeful that they can carry on our most important industry, agriculture.
Farmers Call on Congress for Tax Reform
Scott Vanderwhal, a South Dakota farmer, testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy on the importance of tax reforms for...
Tenn Issues New Rules for Dicamba
Tenn. Commissioner of Agriculture Jai Templeton says even though they are not banning the use of dicamba, there are new rules effective immediately that...
Following the Farming Tradition
For many farmers, working on the land or with animals is a generations long tradition and they grow up knowing that is what they...
Getting the Story Out
Philip Brasher is a senior editor for Agri Pulse in Washington DC and has been reporting on food and agriculture policy for 18 years.
Keeping a Balance
Cumberland County Mayor (and farmer) Kenney Carey is in his 7th year in office and is still excited to go to work everyday, trying...
Summer = Grilling
A recent survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows the cost of a summer cookout is down slightly compared to last year. AFBF's...
Using All Six Senses
At a recent Ag in the Classroom workshop in Spring Hill, Dr. Craig Wilson was a featured presenter.
Hands on Learning at its Finest
The Tennessee Junior Livestock Expos have been held recently, with banner entries and great shows.
Learning More About the Dicamba Issue
Reports of Dicamba drift are up this year across the state, and educating both farmers and homeowners about this issue may help.
Something Special About Ag
The Tennessee Ag in the Classroom program gives teachers state standard aligned lessons to incorporate into their classrooms and this summer Vanderbilt University Ingram...
FSA County Committee Elections
The Farm Service Agency is encouraging ag producers to participate in the County Committee nomination process that has begun and runs through August 1st.
Teaching About Ag
This Summer while most teachers are taking some much-deserved time off, many decided to continue their education by taking part in the National Ag...
Slugging Away
Not always a popular subject to talk about, and for sure this year, West Tennessee farmers wish they weren't, but unfortunately lots of slug...
Getting a Head Start
This Summer while most teenagers are taking time away from school, there are about 30 high schoolers from all across the state taking part...
WOTUS Public Comment Period Extended
Farm Bureau is urging farmers and ranchers to submit comments to EPA in support of ditching the flawed 2015 WOTUS rule once and for...
Earning the Farmers Trust
The mission of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance is to earn trust in farmers from consumers.
The Secret Comes Out
The MTSU Creamery went on line officially this week and that means for the first time in nearly 50 years, they will have bottled...
Down to the Final Four
There are now four finalist being interviewed for the job of Dean of the University of Tennessee Extension.
Keeping Weekly Watch on Crops
As the growing season gets going in earnest, there's more interest in USDA's effort to bring a weekly crop progress report every Monday.
Teaching Teachers
Getting today's students to understand where their food comes is the mission of the National Ag in the Classroom Organization.
Grassroots Advocacy Key to Success of Critical Tax, Regulatory Reforms
The American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers and ranchers need to talk with lawmakers to ensure they understand the importance of regulatory and tax...
Talk the Talk
In today's world of social media, engaging with everyone, not just those already in your circle, can be difficult. But one company has been...
TN Agriculture: Feeding the Hungry
Most of us are blessed in knowing where our food comes from, so it makes sense that we help those who are hungry be fed...
Representing All Ag
American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall travled throughout the Volunteer State recently to visit with farmers and industry leaders to learn more about how...
All About the Farmer
Catherine Gunsbury is Director of Sustainability and Transparency at General Mills and she recently spoke to Farm Bureau communicators from across the country where...
National Leadership Forum
Each year at Harding University in Searcy, AK young leaders from across the country gather for a week-long leadership forum and Tennessee had 50...
4-H Grows True Leaders
What began as a way to give rural youth new agricultural skills has grown into Tennessee's larges youth development organization.
Ag in the Classroom
With people today so far removed from the farm, teaching our students where their food comes from is more important than ever.
Get More With Milk
Celebrating all things dairy for the month of June. That's what several Tennessee 4-Hers will be working on this month across the state as...
Industry Appreciation
Tennessee Livestock Producers is a livestock marketing company that's been around for nearly a century and recently they held their Industry Partner Day at...
Farm Bureau Confident Congress will Fully Fund Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation expressed confidence agriculture lawmakers will stand up to proposed budget cuts by President Donald Trump.
Saluting Those Who Served
As we celebrate Memorial Day and its meaning, we hear from Tennessee veterans who have returned back to farm after their service to the...
Time for more Beef on the Grill
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to Summer and that means grilling season is here.
Renegotiating NAFTA
The American Farm Bureau Federation is looking forward to the renegotiation of NAFTA.
Ambassador for 4-H
Tennessee is blessed to have not only the largest 4-H Club program in the nation, but one of, if not the best in the...
MTSU Ag
The prospects for the school of Agribusiness and Agriscience at Middle Tennessee State University continue to improve.
Living to Serve
Allie Jo Shankle, from Henry County High School, and Ahmon Watkins, from Oakland High School, were recently elected as Tennessee FFA State Officers.
Preparing For The Future
Erin Bacon, senior at Jefferson County High School, won Tennessee FFA's State Prepared Public Speaking Contest and will move on to represent Tennessee at...
Farm To School
Third graders in one of the fastest growing cities in the south had their best field trip of the year to the farm.
Rural Access Closer
The Broadband Accessibility Act is now law in Tennessee as Gov. Bill Haslam signed the legislation that will start to address the lack of...
UAV Technology for Wildfires
Officials with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture took part in a UAV demonstration to see how they could help with wildfires.
Beef Exports Return to China
The news coming that after 13 years China will once again allow the import of US beef has had a positive reaction with cattle...
A Snapshot of Current Farm Economy
Farm prices are most noticed, yet there are other indicators to consider when it comes to the current economic health of farmers and ranchers.
Rural Representation
The first session of the 110th Tennessee General Assembly has concluded and we hear from rural lawmakers and how important it is to represent...
Planting Pushes On
Row crop farmers throughout Tennessee are, at least for the moment, enjoying the drier conditions, but as always this time of year are dealing...
Counting on Ag
One of the most important surveys for farmers is the Census of Agriculture that comes out every five years.
Slight Increase Expected for Farm Income
Commodity prices may have hit bottom during 2016, but an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says that doesn't mean major price moves...
Clarifying Ag in Property Tax Laws
The Tennessee General Assembly has passed legislation that clarifies a consistent and legal definition of "farm property" and agriculture for property assessment purposes.
School Lunch Changes Coming
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is making some significant changes to what our kids will be eating at school next year.
Value Added Beef
A beef producer expanding into value-added production and marketing opportunities may have some challenges starting out.
Backing Our Farmers
Long-time State Senator Rusty Crowe says he depends on his farmers in the state's 3rd District, which covers Washington, Unicoi, and Carter Counties, to...
A Passion for Teaching
For 30 years Debra Steen has been using her skills at Michey Elementary School in McNairy County to better prepare her students.
Encouraging Start
This week, in a first of its kind meeting since President Reagan, President Donald Trump held a round table conversation with farmers and new...
Secretary Sonny Perdue Goes to Work
The nation's 31st Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, is officially on the job after months in waiting to take on the leadership of the...
Protecting Kids on the Farm
The numbers are staggering, even though there's been a steady decline in the number of injuries and deaths to children on the farm thanks...
Another Weather Challenge
Many Tennessee row crop farmers statewide have been once again halted by these scattered storms and rain showers over the past week.
Tractors Delivered
Jay and Alice Ann Yeargin of Weakley County are smiling a little more today because two of the prizes they won in the past...
Continued Need for Large Animal Vets
Some rural areas are still suffering from a shortage of livestock animal vets. What's being done about it?
Better Prepared
Erin Bacon of Jefferson County was a multiple winner at this year's state FFA convention.
Star Farmer of Tennessee
Catherine Turner of the Covington FFA Chapter was named Tennessee's Star Farmer during the 89th Tennessee FFA Convention.
New Farmer on Fish & Wildlife Commission
Brian McLerran is a beef cattle farmer from Clay County and he was recently appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam as the District 3 Commissioner...
All About the Hay
One of Tennessee's most important crops is about to get all kinds of attention this Spring as thousands of farmers will be looking towards...
HPAI Control Zone Released in Lincoln Co.
State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher has announced that the control zone surrounding two Lincoln County poultry farms affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza has...
Local Improvements
Members of the Tennessee General Assembly are continuing to debate the Governor's Improve Act, and carrying that legislation in the House is Rep. Barry...
Corn Planters Rolling
Finally for the past few days, farmers across Tennessee have had some good planting weather.
Growing Ag Ideas at Tech
The new director for the School of Agriculture at Tennessee Tech University is Dr. Dennis Duncan and he says there are several new projects...
Farm Bureau Outlines Tax Reform Needs
The American Farm Bureau Federation told lawmakers agriculture needs a simple tax code.
Seconds Matter
Carroll County farmer Hal Eason says everybody needs to think about safety, constantly. After a tractor accident in 2014, he's thankful to be alive.
Securing our Roads and Bridges
Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris has been busy the last few months helping Gov. Bill Haslam push his Improve Act legislation through the Tennessee...
Making the Best Better
During the recent Tennessee 4-H Congress in Nashville, 9th and 10th grade delegates learn all about citizenship, leadership and state government. They elect their...
Closer to Broad Access
A key vote on the floor of the state senate this week will put rural Tennesseans closer to broadband access than ever before.
New FFA Leadership
At the close of the 89th Tennessee FFA Convention, 8 new state officers were selected and installed for 2017-2018.
Tennessee FFA Convention
Lots of hard work and dedication paying off for FFA members in Gatlinburg at their 89th annual convention as several of the top awards...
Tennessee FFA Convention
Around 3000 FFA members and guests are in Gatlinburg for their 89th annual convention. This is the first trip for Jason Smith, a member...
Blue Jackets Invade Gatlinburg
This week over 3000 FFA members and guests are once again back in Gatlinburg for their annual convention, something the residents and business owners...
Confirmation Hearing for Sonny Perdue
It's taken some time, but finally former Georgia Governor and farmer Sonny Perdue was in front of Senate members of the Agriculture Committee for...
A Break with the Bureau
This about 400 Farm Bureau leaders from all across the state were on Capitol hill in Nashville to meet with state lawmakers on priority...
Tennessee 4-H Congress
A unique experience for Tennessee 4-H'ers this week at the state capitol in Nashville for their 70th annual 4-H Congress.
Poultry Producers Urged to Step-up Biosecurity
In light of recent avian influenza outbreaks here in Tennessee, animal health officials are urging poultry producers to beef up biosecurity.
Second HPAI Case Detected in Lincoln County
State and federal officials say on Tuesday samples were tested and have been confirmed showing a second case of highly pathogenic H7N9 avian influenza...
Dealing with the Hard Freeze
Tennessee farmers are very concerned over the past two days hard freezes on crops like strawberries and peaches.
Ag Day on the Hill
Tennessee's Legislative Plaza in Nashville was transformed into all things about agriculture as hundreds of farmers and industry representatives put on a showcase of...
Ag Day Celebrations
Today is Ag Day on the Hill as a celebration of Tennessee's agricultural industry is being held at the state capitol to showcase to...
Disease Mutations Hard to Track and Control
It would be a lot easier to protect people and poultry from flu viruses if those viruses weren't changing all the time.
Low Path Avian Influenza Detected in Giles Co.
State officials have now confirmed low pathogenic avian influenza in a broiler breeder flock in Giles County.
Ag Support from DC
Farm leaders from across the state recently attended the American Farm Bureau's Advocacy Conference in Washington to learn more about the issues affecting our...
The Impact from Bird Flu Hits Tenn. Poultry
State officials addressed the media after the first ever case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in a broiler breeder house in...
Improving our Roads and Bridges
For farmers and ranchers across Tennessee perhaps nothings more important than good, safe roads for their families and also their jobs.
Advocating for Ag
Farmers from Tennessee and across the country recently let their voices be heard during the American Farm Bureau's Advocacy Conference in the nation's capitol.


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The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show has taken over Las Vegas and everyone who is anyone to do with electronics has had something to announce and show off. Not everyone is announcing some sort of massive new piece of mobile technology or, in LG's case a premium twin-washer washing machine. Instead, some more understated products will be coming out throughout the week and nothing quite says consumer electronic like a pair of earphones. Optoma NuForce is a brand that many will recognize with headphone amplifiers, DACs (digital-to-analogue converters) and their own line of earphones. The company is using CES 2016 as a launchpad for their new pair of in-ear monitors, ranging from $199 to $499 in price.
In-ear monitors have steadily become more of a consumer product over the past decade or so as people look to get more and more accurate sound reproduction while on the move. The new NuForce HEM8, HEM6, HEM4 and HEM2 models will all feature balanced armature designs as well as a proprietary cable design and rugged construction. Starting with the cable, Optoma NuForce have put together a cable – which will be hand-made – that is "20% silver-plated OFC copper conductors arranged in an asymmetrical signal and ground configuration, with the ground path conductors being 20% larger in diameter than those of the signal path". For a lot of people, this might not mean anything, but to cut a long story short the higher-quality a cable the less prone to interference it is or crosstalk, which causes crossover betweens signals. Optoma NuForce is known for their good sound quality, but by using Lexan material, they wanted to ensure the HEM line will be both resilient as well as designed for precise audio.
The different models will feature a different amount of drivers, starting with the HEM2 which features one driver, each subsequent model features two, three or four balanced armature drivers. Each of which features something Optoma NuForce is calling "Advanced Tweeter Drivers" which they claim can climb up to 40 kHz in their frequency response. The whole range will be available from February this year and come with two carrying cases one of which will be airtight as well as waterproof, and a range of silicon and Comply eartips for comfort.


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Old Barn on 59A
Officially it's Spring. But the snow keeps coming. And by the looks of our Mudroom, it is more officially Mud Season. Little muddy paw prints all over the black and white checkerboard floor. Multiple pairs of Wellies lined up. And still, those bulky coats on the hook. Freezing cold. It all speaks to this ineffable sadness which lays over the earth today. The tragedy in Japan, another war in Libya, and the death of Hollywood's most beautiful icon.
But there is hope. On the hills I'm starting to see the faintest blush of red as the Maples begin to set buds. And my crocuses are in bloom by the driveway. And the water has receded from the lake that was our pasture, to once again become an obedient brook. On a walk down to the potager today, the Gentleman and I noticed that the Rhubarb were beginning to push their bright red noses up through the earth. So all is on schedule, and I'll just have to be patient. Spring will happen any day now.


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Felix looks over at Daphne.
*¿De dónde viene ella? ¿Y cómo la extrañé con ese pelo?
He looks at Rocky and says,"Eh.. Señor Roe-key... do we has..eh...how you say...frecuencias de radio seguras... secret...no... secure radio..eh..."
He struggles for the right word. "Eh... signal? No... es frequency, si!" he finally exclaims, satisfied that he has found the correct word.
Saul wrote:Rocky wrote:"Saul can you brief us on what works against these devils, now the barge has some fire power that we got off world, we need people to man them, can you bring in support when needed, thus freeing us up to do other things? Think about it.
"I'm... not a summoner, I'm afraid. The best I can hope to do is to beg assistance of the Baron, for now."
"What they looks like, Señor Sah-ool?" asks the Flying Tiger helpfully.
Skill Roll
Lore: Demons and Monsters (ID Demons & Monsters by Saul's description) --> 1d100:
Saul wrote:Saul smiles. Quietly, he says. "I have no fear for my safety, my friend. Or Rocky's, or Wolcott's. It's others I fear for."
Felix nods, but picks up on the fact that he did not mention the team.
**¿Qué más viste, mi amigo...? he thinks as he looks at Saul's haunted eyes.
Spanish Translations
*Where did she come from? And how did I miss her with that hair?!?
**What else did you see, my friend...?
**What else did you see, my friend...?


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Investment Management News Update – February/March 2019
The Investment Management News Updates: an overview in which our Investment Management Team highlights recent developments.
Loyens & Loeff publications
- MiFID II/MiFIR update: Dutch Section 10 Exemption extended to UK firms (the Netherlands)
On 4 February 2019, the Dutch Minister of Finance published a regulation expanding the so-called "Section 10 Exemption", as laid down in the Exemption Regulation AFS (Vrijstellingsregeling Wft). The Section 10 Exemption is available for investment firms in designated third countries (i.e. the US, Switzerland and Australia) to gain market access to Dutch professional clients. With the amendment, the Section 10 Exemption will become (temporarily) available for authorized investment firms with their registered seat in the United Kingdom in the situation that the United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union without a proper withdrawal agreement arranging an orderly withdrawal being in place (i.e. in case of a hard Brexit). Click here to read this update
Luxembourg proposes transition period for UK-based fund managers in case of hard Brexit (Luxembourg)
The Luxembourg parliament has released a draft bill dated 31 January 2019 in respect of measures to be taken in connection with the financial sector in case of a hard Brexit. As regards AIFMD, the draft bill grants special powers to the Luxembourg supervisory authority for the financial sector (CSSF) with a view to maintain the good functioning or stability of the financial markets or guarantee the protection of investors. Click here to read this update
'First Brexit Law' and 'Second Brexit Law'
The Luxembourg parliament adopted the draft bills n°7401 (the 'First Brexit Law') and n°7426 (the 'Second Brexit Law') on 26 March 2019 and 28 March 2019, respectively, in respect of Brexit-related measures to be taken in connection with the financial sector (investment management/funds). The First Brexit Law and the Second Brexit Law, both dated 8 April 2019, have been published in the Mémorial on 11 April 2019. They both shall enter into force on the day on which the United Kingdom withdraw from the European Union without an agreement. Click here to read this update
Legislative dates for your diary
European Commission consultation deadline: on the euro and market liquidity in foreign exchange markets, 31.03.2019
- Dutch legislative consultation deadline (in Dutch only): Wijzigingsbesluit financiële markten 2019, 25.03.2019
ESMA consultation deadline: on draft guidelines on liquidity stress test for investment funds, 01.04.2019
Entry into force (in Dutch only): Beleidsregel toepassing richtsnoeren Europese toezichthoudende autoriteiten Wft 2019, 06.04.2019
ESMA consultation deadline: on draft ELTIF technichal standards, 29.06.2019
General interest
ESMA news item: ESMA sets out 2019 priorities for supervisory convergence, 06.02.2019
ESMA news item: ESMA Risk Assessment Work Programme 2019, 07.02.2019
EU Council publication: Progress on financial services legislative files, 08.02.2019
ESMA news item: Steven Maijoor on "Brexit – the regulatory challenges" at the European Financial Forum, Dublin, 13.02.2019
ESMA news item: ESMA TRV: Political uncertainty amid growth slowdown weighs on market sentiment, 28.02.2019
European Commission publication: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) …/...of 04.02.2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 345/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to conflicts of interest in the area of European venture capital funds, 04.02.2019
EU Council press release: Capital Markets Union: Agreement reached on measures to improve the EU's investment fund market Capital Markets Union, 05.02.2019
EU Council press release: EU Council reached a preliminary agreement on a package of measures aimed at removing existing barriers to the cross-border distribution of investment funds, 05.02.2019
EBA news item: ESAs publish recommendations on changes to the PRIIPs Key Information Document, 08.02.2019
See also ESMA news item: ESAs publish recommendations on changes to the PRIIPs Key Information Document
ESMA publication: Keynote Address by Verena Ross, Executive Director ESMA - 7th Annual Cross-Border Distribution Conference, 12.02.2019
EIOPA news item: Introductory Statement by Gabriel Bernardino, Chair of the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities, at the Scrutiny Hearing on PRIIPs of the ECON Committee of the European Parliament on 20 February 2019 in Brussels, 20.02.2019
EU Council publication: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2009/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2011/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to cross-border distribution of collective investment funds & Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on facilitating cross-border distribution of collective investment funds and amending Regulations (EU) No 345/2013 and (EU) No 346/2013 (first reading) - Confirmation of the final compromise text with a view to agreement, 22.02.2019
ESMA publication: ESMA publishes responses to its Consultations on Sustainable Finance, 25.02.2019
ESMA publication: ESMA publishes responses to its Consultation on reporting guidelines under the MMF Regulation, 26.02.2019
European Commission press release: Security Union: Commission welcomes the agreement on enhanced rules to fight terrorist financing, 12.02.2019
European Commission publication: Commission delegated regulation C(2019) 1326 : supplementing Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council by identifying high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies, 13.02.2019
Publication of parliamentary documents (in Dutch only): Kamerbrief over evaluatie Implementatiewet vierde anti-witwasrichtlijn, 12.02.2019
Financial Litigation
Publication rechtspraak.nl (in Dutch only): Appeal against judgement ECLI: NL: RBNHO: 2016: 3506. Asset management. Wilgenhaegeportefeuille. Contrary to the opinion of the first judge, it is not a question of whether the portfolio was conservative, but whether the asset management corresponded to the agreed risk profile "conservative management". The latter has not been proven. Rejection of the investor's claims, 04.02.2019
Developments in Dutch case law
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Guidelines concerning the VAT exemption
On 22 March 2019, the State Secretary of Finance published guidelines which confirm that AIF's – including AIF's which are managed by a AIFM which is exempt from having to obtain a license – should be considered subject to governmental supervision and are thereby eligible for the VAT exemption. Click here to read more
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Karachi, October 05, 2017 (PPI-OT):"PTCL's landline telecommunication system in the largest and oldest industrial area of Pakistan – S.I.T.E. Industrial Area, which was inaugurated by the Founder of Nation Quaid-e-Azam in September, 1947, has been collapsed causing severe inconvenience to the industries to contact the foreign and local buyers and suppliers.
Due to disruption arose in the wake of non-availability of telephone and broadband internet services being provided by PTCL – a utility owned by the Government, the supply chain and production activities have been disturbed. The industries have now become fed up of complaints which previously went on deaf ears. Lethargy prevails even in the higher management of PTCL to rectify the faults. Should we call it a criminal negligence or a malafide intent to slowdown the wheels of industry which will ultimately affect the economy and exports." This was stated by Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, President of the S.I.T.E. Association of Industry (SAI), in his statement to press and electronic media.
Bilwani expressing genuine concern over existing fragile communication system of PTCL which was established decades ago frequently goes out of order and demanded the Government to immediately revamp the infrastructure to provide uninterrupted and quality telecommunication services to the industries which are the largest taxpayers and employment generators. Telephones of large number of industries are out of order for the last six to eight months. In some cases Telephonic and other services were momentary restored which again out of order after short time span. No practical efforts have been witnessed to rectify the faults by the PTCL high-ups in Karachi.
He added that although automated complaint system which records complaints was introduced but it is not satisfactory. Automated complaints are registered but the response is very poor. Computerized calls are made several times for feedback whether the fault has been rectified or not. Instead of this the PTCL Technical Staff himself make sure whether the fault is removed or not. In case the customer's feedback is required it can be taken while sending SMS.
President SITE Association articulated that PTCL was even charging bills for the periods when telephones were dead and other provided services were out of order which was highly unethical and unfair. Rather the industries ask PTCL to adjust the amount of bill during the period of no services, the PTCL should, on its own, adjust the said billing amounts. Responding to the repeated complaints no practical efforts were observed to rectify faults but only lip-service. He stated that even in other parts of cities including posh localities like DHA have been facing inconvenience improper and faulty services.
Jawed Bilwani urged the high-ups at the Ministry of Telecommunication and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to take instant cognizance of the situation and criminal negligence on the part of PTCL officials and technical staff to rectify faults and intervene to restore and provide uninterrupted and quality telecommunication services in the S.I.T.E. industrial area on urgent basis.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Today's Totally Awesome News
An e-mail from my good friend JK:
You have requested some JK news and I am delighted to tell you that I can offer some pretty good stuff.
Last Wednesday the tenants of [name deleted] Buildings held a meeting. In this meeting they all voted. The outcome of this vote is that I have been offered a tenancy with chambers!
Obviously I am over the moon and have spent much of the last 6 days drinking champagne. Even now it still hasn't fully sunk in, although I do feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders!
To explain: I went to law school with JK. We had the same course (Post-graduate Diploma in Law) the first year, and then separated for the second year. I did the Legal Practice Course (for future solicitors) whilst JK did the Bar Vocational Course (to become a barrister).
JK was one of about 1500 students on bar courses in England & Wales. Of those, only 600 would get pupillages, i.e. mandatory apprenticeships. Of those 600, only about 350 would be offered tenancies. So you can see that this is quite an achievement for JK, who is absolutely brilliant, by the way.
I am very very proud of you, JK. Well done.
Posted by Monkey's Max at 17:47
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- knottyboy said...
Does this mean I can get him to be my barister when I'm thrown in the pokey for lude public conduct? Or at least a visit from the Queen?
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- Monkey's Max said...
I am happy to report that JK approves of this post, and that he especially likes the picture of John Cleese.
I got a present in the post from JK today - a total surprise (I like surprises sometimes). It is a book that JK says has a lot in common with my blog. I shall read it as soon as I finish the weird book I am currently reading, which is about Fundamentalist Mormons, and I expect that I will be inspired to blog about it. Stay tuned, please...
Thanks again, JK.
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This week, we discuss the comic/short film Raising Dion, the humorous end of Valiant's Unity, and GWENPOOL?!?!
Plus, Black Scorpion III has some burning questions about comic book physics in our Ask a Nerd segment.
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- Joe — Tyson Hesse's Diesel #1 from Boom Box by Tyson Hesse
- Matt — Head Lopper #1 from Image Comics by Andrew MacLean
Ludicrous Speed Round:
Joe's 5:
- Star Wars: Shattered Empire #1 (Marvel)
- Atomic Robo and the Ring of Fire #1 (IDW)
- Super Angry Birds #1 (IDW)
- Mirror's Edge: Exordium #1 (Dark Horse)
- Moon Streak #1 (Guardian Knight)
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- Holy F*cked #1 (Action Lab/Danger Zone)
- Faster Than Light #1 (Image/Shadowline)
- Alice Cooper Vs. Chaos #1 (Dynamite)
- Batman #44 (DC)
- Tet #1 (IDW)
Picks for next week:
- Joe — The Paybacks #1 from Dark Horse Comics by Donny Cates, Eliot Rahal, and Geoff Shaw
- Matt — Tokyo Ghost #1 from Image Comics by Rick Remender and Sean Murphy
Trade/Graphic Novel of the Week:
- Step Aside, Pops: A Hark! A Vagrant Collection HC from Drawn & Quarterly by Kate Beaton
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The UK's Metropolitan Police Service has widened its investigation into allegations of sexual assault made against Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein.
According to BBC News and other sources, police are now looking at seven incidents alleged to have taken place between the 1980s and 2015 in London and outside of the UK.
At this stage, no arrests have been made as part of the ongoing investigation, which is dubbed Operation Kaguyak.
Weinstein continues to deny the claims.
Earlier in October, the BFI stripped Weinstein of his fellowship from the organisation and the producer was suspended from Bafta.
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I think he became the president.Also had a beer named after his brother Billy.
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I remember years ago reading an outdoor life magazine. In it a guy that owned a like in southern Ga. had a large lake and was a peanut farmer. he said he dumped a lot of peanuts and shells in the lake and the fish ate them. he said one day a world record would come from this lake. Seemed he charged you to fish this lake. I was wondering what ever became of this project. never heard about it again and can't find anything about it.
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Campbell's Soup Can Masterpiece Dunny is part of a limited-edition Andy Warhol Masterpiece 8" Dunny series. The third Dunny in the series is a homage to Andy Warhol's most iconic piece. "I used to drink Campbell's Soup. I used to have the same lunch every day, for twenty years, I guess, the same thing over and over again. Someone said my life has dominated me; I like the idea."
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We get back from our long drive and the weather had turned cold. Well California cold. But you definitely need the heat on.
When we left I decided against reprogramming the thermostat for lower temperatures and just turned it off. I had a vague recollection of that having been a bad idea previously, but I just really wanted to get out of dodge. Big mistake.
The house was freezing when we got back, so I just casually flipped the 'on' switch on the thermostat. Easy right? No fucking way. The heat came on for a half hour and then crapped out. There followed a period of three hours when I was either out in the driveway messing with the fuses, down in the cellar banging on the furnace, or in the house trying to keep the kids from going all popsicle on me.
Did I mention we were all a little cranky from our drive?
I kid you not, the furnace has a little machine-to-human translation device. Beep once for "I'm sad, no heat for you". There's a red light, an orange light, and a green light. First count the number of orange flashes, then count the green ones, then look that up on the chart printed in miniscule type inside the furnace cover.
Did I mention I hate gas-powered appliances? You know, the whole blowing-up thing freaks me out.
So I finally decode this message from the machine and it says "Heat is hard. I will try again in three hours." Fuck that shorty.
So I pulled a Hal on it and cut the power. Once I felt it had suffered enough, I restored power, flipped its switches (oooh baby), and swore like a fucking sailor at it. In the middle of my diatribe (example: "My fucking children are fucking cold you piece of shit metal box. If you don't start making with the heat I'm going to get the goddamned hatchet!") it fearfully came to life.
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As far as I can tell, much research into 'digital behavior' still distinguishes spoken or traditional text based communication from newer forms, lumping together the various modes of smart device communication (email, posts, Tweets, etc.) as if the specific mechanisms didn't matter. I think they do (or can) and here's an example from a technical writing course I taught last semester.
I had just finished walking the students through a collaborative project assignment. The groups dove into the project, all the members talking at once, tossing ideas into the air like so many caps at graduation. I was pleasantly surprised. After they actually got to work on the project, they were still all talking at once. I was puzzled. Even when a leader emerged to take down notes and assign roles for the next meeting, they were still all talking at once. I realized I was watching a new kind of conversation.
We have always adjusted what we say and how we say it to the technology at hand, from -·-··-·· to
When we converse with someone via email, post, comment, or text message, we don't expect an immediate response. We don't have to listen for a reply. It's not a 'normal' conversation in that respect. Moreover, even within these media the communication protocols differ. With email, I do expect an eventual response to what I said. With text messages, posts, and comments, I do not. I may receive a response, or I may not. The response – someone else acknowledging that they 'got my message' – is not a requirement of this kind of communication.
The click or tap by which I send my message is, in a very real sense, the end of the conversation from my perspective. I hand control of the rest of the transaction over to the technology. And it is the technology that responds to me. It is stored in my device, I am alerted to its presence, but I can process it at my leisure. There's no reply from a real-time, in-my-view human being.
For this particular group of students, communication was primarily text messaging and Facebook posts and comments. (Indeed, some of them even had trouble using the college's email app, entering addresses from a global directory search, attaching files, etc.) So am I suggesting that my students spoke over their team members in the classroom just as they would toss their posts or comments into virtual thin air from their smart phones? Yes.
The smart device has become such an integral part of some acts of communication that it has created crosstalk in other communication environments. In text-based, device mediated conversations we rely on its interfaces and its memory. We take it for granted just as we take our eyes and ears and memory for granted when we are in a real-time conversation.
Not a problem, you say. They simply have to adjust their style of communicating when they are in real-time. But that is exactly what a dominant technology means – it is the real-time for the user of that technology, it is how conversation happens.
You will not be surprised to learn that some of the teams had trouble meeting the deadline because team members were uncertain about what they had to do by when. More significantly, these teams could not understand how that happened. After all, they'd talked about what to do in class just like everyone else. On the other hand, the teams that did complete the assignment correctly and on time 'managed' the schedule and the document itself entirely via Facebook exchanges.
If that doesn't convince you that a dominant technology can change how we converse, it at least gives you a free alternative to Microsoft Project….


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The Charleston Conference is a great venue for discovering new resources and trends in library and information science, reconnecting with colleagues, and broadening your network. We invite you to visit the Elsevier booth at the Vendor Showcase – Grand Ballroom, Gaillard Center, Tables #90-91.
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Tuesday, November 5
Chaos or Complexity? Transforming Publishing Models in the Plan S Era
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- Where: Colonial Ballroom, Francis Marion Hotel
Wednesday, November 6
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- Speakers: Sonja Lendi, Elsevier; Athena Hoeppner, University of Central Florida; Kornelia Junge, Wiley
- When: 10:45-11:25am
- Where: Grand Ballroom 1, Gaillard Center
From Tech Titans to Brave Open World: Future Scoping the Library
- Speakers: Rick Anderson, University of Utah; Michael Levine, Clark, University of Denver; Carol Hoover, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Diane Bruxvoort, University of North Texas; Ann Gabriel, Elsevier
- When: 2:00-3:10pm
- Where: Calhoun Room, Francis Marion Hotel
Should you pay for the Chicken when you can get it for Free? No longer life on the farm as we know it
- Speakers: Sari Frances, Elsevier; and five additional speakers
- When: 2:00-3:10pm
- Where: Citadel Green Room South, Embassy Suites Hotel
Annual Conference Reception, sponsored by Elsevier
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- Where: SC Aquarium
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The One With Rachel's Phone Number - S9-E9
Visible crew/equipment: After Chandler has climbed down the fire escape and shows up in the hallway where Joey's been waiting with a baseball bat, when they both walk into the apartment the opening in the wall can be seen beside the door. We can see the opening again after Joey finds Chandler's suitcase.Super Grover
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Visible crew/equipment: In the scene where Chandler pretends that he just got home from Tulsa and meets Joey who is waiting in the hallway outside the apartment, the camera cuts between Chandler and Joey. Every time the camera shows Chandler, there is a wooden wall at the left edge of the screen with an orange tape. This is evidently part of the set, because when the camera cuts to Joey, the wooden wall with the orange tape is nowhere to be seen. (00:16:45)Zyen Hoo


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An offshore investor bought 1670 Broadway, an iconic office tower with some of the strongest credit tenancy in downtown Denver, for $238 million.
UBS Realty Investors LLC sold the building, anchored by TIAA, to New York-based JM Capital LLC, a real estate firm and investment adviser that partnered with Pacific Rim capital.
UBS recently completed a major redevelopment of the 36-story tower, adding a new four-story, 18,000-sf glass podium building that brings the square footage to 704,566. Located at the convergence of 17th Street and Broadway, 1670 Broadway is just off the upper end of the 16th Street mall.
There was "very broad" investor interest in the asset, ranging from domestic institutions to numerous foreign investors, according to Jenny Knowlton, vice president in CBRE Inc.'s Capital Markets Institutional Properties. The CBRE team handling the sale included Tim Richey, Mike Winn, Chad Flynn, Knowlton and Charley Will.
"Having a rock-solid-credit tenant on a long-term lease anchoring your building was a huge reason people liked it," said Knowlton. Also, "The redevelopment that UBS employed building that podium building off to the side … made the building have this really cool, edgy, modern feel to it," she said.
TIAA is an AA credit tenant that occupies more than half of the building on an 11-plus-year lease. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development occupies around 85,000 sf, and HDR Engineering has approximately 55,000 sf. TransMontaigne GP LLC and UMB Bank each lease about 44,000 sf.
In all, more than 80 percent of the space at 1670 Broadway is leased to tenants with A credit or better. Overall occupancy is 90 percent.
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The economic impact of the food and fiber sector in Texas totals more than $100 billion annually. Ag is big business in the Lone Star State; therefore, the Texas Agriculture Commissioner is an important decision maker and public official.
According to the Texas Tribune, Sid Miller's first term as Agriculture Commissioner has been marked by numerous high-profile controversies that cost him the support of some key conservative groups. But the Republican from Stephenville — a former state representative known for his social media bluster and trademark cowboy hat — won 56 percent of the vote in a three-way primary race.
Sadly, it needs to be noted that NRA mouthpiece, Ted Nugent, is Miller's campaign treasurer. Perhaps then it ought to come as no surprise that Miller called Hillary Clinton the c-word. And by c-word, I don't mean classy.
Thankfully, there is a clear choice before Texans this November. Stay with the old white male hater, or move up and on by voting for Kim Olson, a fourth-generation farmer and retired fighter pilot.
Olson believes the health of our children and families is critical. She aims to ensure a safe and nutritious food supply that supports a healthy economy and quality of life for Texas families.


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How Does Cold Weather Affect My Garage Door?
Because your garage door is the largest mechanical object in your home, you want to keep it running safely and smoothly, 365 days a year. Faulty garage doors can cause injury and damage to your home, so maintenance, especially during extreme weather changes, is essential.
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Arts Administration
The interdisciplinary minor in Arts Administration is designed for students with a strong interest in pursuing arts operations careers or enhancing their academic study of arts-related disciplines from a business perspective. Through this minor, students will learn how foundational business principles are applied to the philosophy and practice of arts operations, and gain an understanding of the professional ethics and personnel management issues associated with working in the fine arts.
The minor in Arts Administration is appropriate for those considering careers in performing arts administration, arts education, museum operations, drama literary management, artistic direction and music administration.
Double-counting restriction for interdisciplinary minors: Only 8 semester hours of this minor may be double-counted toward the student's major.
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|4 MGMT-290 Non Profit Management
|4 ACCT-200 Financial Accounting
|4 MUSC-275 Intro to Arts Leadership
And 12 semester hours chosen from the following:
THEA-100 Introduction to Theatre, MUSC-101 Introduction to Music or MUSC-250 Music of the Classic and Romantic Eras
THEA-246 Scenic Design or THEA-340 Stage Management & Theatre Operations
ACCT-340 Governmental & Nonprofit Accounting
MGMT-360 Management and Organizational Behavior or MKTG-280 Marketing
COMM-211 Public Relations or ENGL-299 Professional & Civic Writing
THEA-501 Production Lab or MUSC-504 Internship (repeatable once)


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Carbon monoxide alarms
Effective May 16, 2017, every dwelling unit in the city is required by the Fire By-law to have CO alarming devices installed, if the dwelling unit:
- Has an attached garage
- Has a fuel-fired (natural gas, fuel oil, diesel, wood) appliance such as a furnace, hot water tank, stove, fireplace
- Shares a common floor or wall with a parking garage, or a service room containing a fuel-fired appliance
What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless gas that is produced by combustion. Gas and fuel burning appliances like the following should be properly maintained to reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
- Furnace
- Gas clothes dryer
- Gas range or oven
- Gas water heater
- Gas or wood-burning fireplaces
To warn you of leaking CO gas, install CSA listed CO alarming devices and alarms that you can purchase from any hardware store. Purchase CO alarming device detectors with battery backup.
If your alarm sounds, move everyone immediately to fresh air outdoors, and then phone 9-1-1. If possible, open windows and leave doors open for ventilation. Do not re-enter your home until the fire department has determined it is safe to do so.
CO alarming device detector installation
If hard-wired or electrically plugged-in, ensure the CO alarming device is not connected to an electrical circuit that has an on/off switch, other than at the circuit breaker.
Where a dwelling unit requires a CO alarming device, the CO alarming device must be installed either:
- Inside each bedroom
- Outside each bedroom within 5 m of the bedroom door, measured following corridors and doorways
- Install CO detectors alarming devices away from heat-producing sources, and follow the manufacturer's guidelines. Before installation, read the user manual. The manufacturer's instructions are to be followed for the height of installation of the device. In the absence of manufacturer's instructions, they are to be installed on or near the ceiling within 150 mm.
CO alarming detector maintenance
- Test your detectors regularly by holding the "TEST" button down until the alarm sounds – it can take up to 20 seconds for the alarm to sound, so make sure you hold it down long enough
- If your detector is beeping intermittently, check your user's manual
- Install a new CO detector every five years


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An Economic Analysis of the Role of Foreign Direct Investments in Brazil
This analysis is a preview of a research memorandum currently being prepared by COHA's Research Associate Gustavo de Lima Palhares and one of its Guest Scholars.
The most common manner to execute a foreign investment in Brazil is by means of the so-called Foreign Direct Investments ("FDI"). Although its definition varies in the international framework, according to the Brazilian Central Bank ("BCB") (article 2nd of the Ruling # 2997), FDI occurs when all corporate capital participation is acquired or paid-up by corporate shareholders or individual residents abroad, except when they represent shares acquired in the financial or stock market.
Article 1.134 of the Brazilian Civil Code requires that a presidential decree must be issued in order to authorize a foreign company to operate in the country. Therefore, as a strategy to avoid a slower and more bureaucratic process, most investors choose to constitute a new Brazilian company and finance its business by FDI, making this a common transaction.
In accordance with the BCB's 2011 census (year base 2010), the accumulated amount of international investments (mostly represented by FDI) accounted for 30.8% of Brazil's GDP, which add up to USD 660.5 billion. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Brazil was the 10th largest recipient of FDI in 2010, up from the 13th position a decade ago. Also, the BCB estimated an increase of USD 188 billion[1] compared to its last International Position of Investments census (PII).
These numbers show that the amount of the international investments in the country has increased as a result of Brazils growing reputation as a stable and powerful economic force especially during the U.S. subprime crisis in 2008.
In addition, many other reasons can explain the increase of the FDI in the country: i.e. the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics. In order for Brazil to host these events, many mega-infrastructure-projects have been required to be constructed and consequently, foreign capital has been attracted and implemented through FDI.
Another important element to take into consideration is the fact that the U.S. is the primary origin for foreign investments in Brazil, followed by Spain. Thus, relations between both countries are of great significance to Brazil.
The subject at stake is still being analyzed in greater detail by COHA's Research Team. However, preliminary investigations already indicate the importance of international investments to Brazil in order for the country's economy to effectively function, especially when it comes to US investors. As a result, President Dilma Rousseff scheduled her first visit to Washington DC on April 9th 2012, to discuss, among other subjects, how to strengthen the two countries' business relations. Nevertheless, the research shows once more the shift of capital around the world as U.S. companies start to look for other options outside its homeland in order to survive the present domestic economic crisis.
Please accept this article as a free contribution from COHA, but if re-posting, please afford authorial and institutional attribution.
Exclusive rights can be negotiated.
[1] A change of the valuation criteria was made from the 2005 census to the 2011 census, which had substantial impact in the number presented.


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Wedgewood Marina
Recreation Equipment Rentals
Types: Marinas
Region: Central Ontario
Address: Hwy 35 at 12 Mile Lake, Minden
Phone: 705-489-2320
Map - Driving Directions Map - Find Nearby Businesses
Wedgewood Marina is a premiere recreational dealership serving Haliburton Highlands and Muskoka. We are conveniently located on Highway 35 at 12 Mile Lake just 9 kms North of Minden and 40 kms South of Dorset. We are an authorized Mercury Platinum Outboard and MerCruiser dealer, Volvo Penta dealer and Yamaha dealer with full-time factory trained, certified technicans. We are Haliburton's leading powerboat dealer for Doral, Starcraft, Thundercraft, Tempest & Legend and our parts, accessories & service departments are the largest the in area. Our rental deparment offers something for every season and includes Pontoon Boats, PWCs, Runabouts, Ski Boats, Fishing Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, and Snowmobiles. We are open year round to serve you!
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|Guardian Spirits
|Weapon Proficiency
Character Directory Edit
A Yokai taking the form of a young woman. Deceives humans and drinks their blood. The name Hino-enma literally means "flying bad luck", and she is believed to cause all manner of troubles and misfortunes. She is believed to have been born from the angry soul of an innocent woman senselessly struck down in the heat of a battle.
Drinking the blood of men to replenish her life force and beauty, she hides her agression - and insanity. Her malevolence is well enough known that her name has been used as an idiom since times of old. Obsession is a cruel mistress.
Enchants men to immobilize them, then sucks their blood and Ki life-force. The insidious part is that your mind may remain clear while your body freezes like a stone. When you face the Hino-Enma, make sure to carry effective measures for paralysis.
Location Edit
Found at the end of Deep in the Shadows mission, the 3rd main mission, in the Kyushu region.
She is later found as one the four bosses that William must defeat before being able to ride the elevator in the 18th mission The Demon King Revealed.
She may also be faced as a boss in some side-missions.
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Weak Spot & Tactics EditMissing information.
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Dialogue Edit
"The blood of young men keeps me beautiful. I need more. More! Until all the world's men are my slaves."
"Men are too foul to live... I must kill them... All except for him..."
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Trivia Edit
- The Silent Crow involves investigating a bathhouse where "lately people have been disappearing, then returning as corpses. The strange thing is, they've all been men" and defeating Hino-Enma. Upon defeat, her dialogue implies that she kills all men except for Saika Magoichi who is found locked up behind the boss room. Moreover, she drops the Tortoiseshell Hairpin upon her first defeat which Magoichi will ask for when talked to, in return for a Famed Ninja's Locks.


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Venue Description
As soon as you walk through the front doors of District, you will immediately know you're in for a treat. First thing you will notice is the artsy decor and massive columns that hold up the balcony VIP viewing area.
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District features three fully stocked bars, VIP booths along dance floor and balcony, and a phenomenal light show production with multicolored balloon-like lights falling down from the ceiling.
And the DJs put on quite a show – some of the talent District has signed for the 2018-2019 season include Dillon Francis, Will Clarke, and RL Grime with many more DJs to come.
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Venue Vitals
What to know
Music: Deep House, Edm
Best for: Groups, Singles
Capacity: 950
Average Line: 10-30 min
Price: $$-$$$
Attire: Fashionable
When to visit
Hours of Operation
Friday & Saturdays
Where to go
NBHD: Brookwood Hills
269 Armour Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
Expert Tips
- Location: District is located at 269 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324 – right across the street from a "Philips."
- There are three separate rooms for guests to enjoy.
- Drink Prices: Mixed drinks / cocktails Start at $15, Beers $8, Shots $10, and Bottles start at $275. Bottle service min starts at $500 and goes up from there.
- Best nights to go: You can't go wrong with any Friday or Saturday night at District. The best nights are typically when there is a big name DJ booked.
- Coat Check: Seasonal. There will be a small fee. District will not check any other items besides coats and jackets.
- If you want to dance to some EDM; then this is the place to go.
- Parking: Valet is available outside the front of the venue. Self parking is anywhere down the side streets there is a legal parking spot.
- Best table location: Main room / Dance floor.
Dress Code
How to dress
- Upscale Fashionable attire. No athletic wear, Ripped or oversized clothing.
- Prohibited Items: Food, liquids, vaporizers, e-cigs, over the counter medications, illegal drugs, professional cameras or weapons (e.g. firearms, pepper spray, pocket knives).
- Management reserves all rights of entry based on dress code etiquette.


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Types, Styles, and Species
Wood floors come in a variety of styles to meet the demands of today's busy lifestyles - factory finished, unfinished, solid, engineered, strip, plank, parquet, and acrylic impregnated. Choosing the style that is best for you is an important decision, and will be based on a variety of issues including your lifestyle, your decorating style, and the area in which you live.
Solid Flooring
All wood flooring, regardless of width or length, that is one piece of wood from top to bottom is considered solid flooring. Solid flooring gives you a great opportunity for customization. Your choice of species,stains and finishes all contribute to the personalization of a solid floor. This is an excellent choice in most areas of a home on the ground level or above.
Engineered Flooring
This wood flooring product consists of layers of wood pressed together, with the grains running in different directions. It is available in 3 and 5 ply. Engineered flooring is perfect for those areas of the house where solid wood flooring may not be suitable, such as basements, kitchens,powder rooms, and utility rooms. Because the grains run in different directions, it is more dimensionally stable than solid wood.
Acrylic Impregnated Floors
Acrylic Impregnated floors is a process where acrylics are injected into the wood itself, creating a super-hard, extremely durable floor. This type of flooring is often used in commercial installations, like shopping malls and restaurants, however, they are right at home in busy households as well.
Laminate Flooring
Laminate wood flooring is produced by bonding layers of veneer and lumber withan adhesive. Laminate wood flooring is available in pre-finished and unfinished. These products are more dimensionally stable and are ideal for glue-down installation or float-in installation above grade, on grade or below grade, including basements and humid climates
Strip flooring
Strip flooring is linear flooring that is usually 2 1/4, 1 1/2, or 3 1/4wide. It creates a linear effect in a room often promoting the illusion of a larger space.
Plank flooring
Plank flooring is also linear, however, it is wider in width. Common widths of plank flooring are 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Parquet flooring
Parquet flooring is a series of wood flooring pieces that create a geometric design.
Today's wood floors come in more than 50 species, both domestic and exotic, spanning the spectrum of color options, hardness, and price ranges. No matter what the look you want to achieve, there are a variety of species to meet your needs.
Here's a short list of the most common types of wood used for floors:
Red Oak
By far, red oak is the most popular flooring option, with warm pink tones and a rich, grainy appearance which works well with most stains.
White Oak
White oak is harder than red oak, is naturally a wheat-like yellow color, and has a lovely grain of warm medullar rays.
A traditional flooring wood famous for its traditional and cozy warmth, pine flooring is found in numerous historical homes. Pine is a soft wood, and given to showing 'dent' marks after prolonged use under heavy furniture. For this reason, pine floors are a popular choice with new home builders who want a floor with hand-distressed, or 'rustic' details.
A clean-looking hardwood, less textured than oak, offering a uniform appearance with exceedingly fine graining. Maple is an extremely popular wood for home flooring.
A beautiful pink-toned wood which takes on a deep warm hue when finished with urethane. Cherry wood is softer than oak, and more expensive.
An extremely hard wood, very durable, which comes in both white and red varietals.
Newly popular, this Asian grass is gaining popularity as a flooring. It comes in various shades of tan, shows distinctive grain from the stalks. While bamboo takes stains well, it usually comes factory-finished.
One of the softer hardwoods, with close grains and varieties of tone from whiteish-yellow to a light brown. Birch is often mistaken for maple.
Like Cherry, Walnut is extremely durable and dent-resistant, with a medium color and a whorled grain pattern. Walnut is one of the more expensive hardwoods.
An extremely durable and warm imported wood, Teak is usually used for out of doors applications because of its innate oiliness.
A durable hard wood from fast growing trees from the Far East and South America. The thin grain, the flame design and varied color shades gives it a warm appearance.
The appearance of the wood determines its grade. All grades are equally strong and serviceable, but each affords you a different look.
- Clear - Clear wood is free of defects, though it may have minor imperfections.
- Select - Select wood is almost clear, but contains some natural characteristics such as knots and color variations.
- Common - Common wood (No. 1 and No. 2) has more natural characteristics such as knots and color variations than either clear or select grades, and often is chosen because of these natural features and the character they bring to a room. No. 1 Common has a variegated appearance, light and dark colors, knots, flags and wormholes. No 2 Common is rustic in appearance and emphasize all wood characteristics of the species.
- First - First grade wood has the best appearance, natural color variations and limited character marks.
- Second - Second grade wood is variegated in appearance with varying sound wood characteristics of species.
- Third - Third grade wood is rustic in appearance allowing all wood characteristics of the species.
The angle at which a board is cut determines how the finished product looks. Wood flooring is either plain sawn, quarter sawn or rift sawn.
- Plainsawn - Plain sawn is the most common cut. The board contains more variation than the other two cuts because grain patterns resulting from the growth rings are more obvious.
- Quarter sawn - Quarter sawing produces less board feet per log than plain sawing and is therefore more expensive. Quarter sawn wood twists and cups less and wears more evenly.
- Rift sawn - Rift sawn is similar to quarter sawing, but the cut is made at a slightly different angle.


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Dates and Deadlines
K-8 Admission Calendar
PJA is currently accepting and reviewing applications
on a rolling basis for all grades K-8.
January 24, 2020: Applications for 2020/21 School Year Due;
Tuition Assistance Applications for 2020/21 School Year Due
February 24, 2020: Re-enrollment Deadline
March 20, 2020: New Enrollment Deadline
These dates refer to Lower and Middle School applications.
For Early Childhood/Preschool, please click here
PJA welcomes your inquiries at any time. Please call our Admission Director, Sarah Glass at 503.535.3599.
Click here to apply online.
Students entering kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of the upcoming school year.
PJA reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant or to expel any enrolled student if the admission or continued enrollment would, in the sole judgment of the Principal, be detrimental to the interests of PJA. Admission and continued enrollment at PJA is subject to all of PJA's policies and conditions, as amended from time to time.
PJA Events
PJA welcomes current and interested families to all public events. These events happen throughout the year at PJA and in other places across Portland on the East and West side of the Willamette. These fun events are an opportunity to visit with current PJA families and students. If you would like to be notified of upcoming events, please email our Director of Admission, Sarah Glass or call 503.535.3599.
School Tours
We believe that the best way to experience PJA is to tour the school during a school day. School tours and classroom observations are available during regular school hours and dates.
To schedule a tour, please email our Admission Director, Sarah Glass or call 503.535.3599.


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Roles of Rho GTPases, Rac1, Cdc42 and RhoA in regulation of platelet activation.
Taken from: Huzoor Akbar.
Antithrombotic Drugs and Their Complications. In Pathobiology of Human Disease
, Publisher: Elsevier, Editors: Linda M. McManus, Richard N. Mitchell, pp.1613-1627 (2014).
Huzoor Akbar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology
Department of Biomedical Sciences
416 Irvine Hall
Ohio University
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Blaupunkt BTW Pro review: Even as we move towards a truly wireless experience when it comes to audio, this is a segment that remains highly dominated by Apple. According to a recent report by market researcher Canalys, the global smart personal audio device market grew 53 per cent year-on-year in Q3 this year to reach 96.7 million units and is expected to exceed the 100 million mark in Q4 and 350 million during the entire year.
Apple remains the leading vendor in the segment with 43 per cent of market share, says the Singapore-based market research firm. It is followed by Xiaomi and Samsung with 7 per cent and 6 per cent market share. Now, Blaupunkt has launched another truly wireless earphones BTW Pro in the Indian market, further heating up the competition. Priced at Rs 6999, the earbuds offer a new option to audiophiles.
The earbuds come in only colour option with a charging case that is well-built. The case is given matte finish with Blaupunkt branding on top. It makes it look premium and certainly better than what Realme recently offered with its Realme Buds Air. The buds, however, are quite big and heavy. The earcups are quite large with small padding on top.
The buds do fit well in the ears despite the awkwardly bigger size but feel uncomfortable during long hours of usage. There were times when the tip of my ear started hurting after prolonged use. There was at least one incident where one of the buds came off while I was sweating it out on the treadmill.
Just like most products in the TWS segment, these also come with support for auto-pairing. This means that you just need to take the buds out of the charging case and they will automatically connect to the phone.
For high resolution audio, the Blaupunkt BTW Pro comes with Qualcom Aptx that supports 24-bit music quality. The buds are equipped with dual microphones – one dedicated for talking, while other is for noise cancellation. The company claims that the earbuds are good for both music and calling, the reason why they have been named Pro.
I largely used the earbuds to stream music while commuting to work and home. The audio quality is quite impressive. The vocals were clear, bass was heavy and the audio didn't distort even at higher volume levels.
I also used the Blaupunkt BTW Pro to take calls. The audio on my end was quite clear but in some cases, the person on the other end faced issues. This could be because of the positioning of the mic. Again, there were cases when only one bud was working while on calls.
The earbuds come with IPX7 certification which make them sweat proof and water proof. So, you can carry them to gym or for a run, without any worry.
Blaupunkt has also given support for Siri and Google voice assistants. They let you set appointments, make calls, have messages read back to you, turn up the volume and more. I didn't use the voice assistants much, as they need a lot of work to work efficiently. But, this is something that Apple or Google needs to work on and not Blaupunkt.
Battery is a major positive on the Blaupunkt BTW Pro. You get a 70mah battery in each ear coupled with 740mah battery case. The company claims that it can last for 36 hours with standby for almost 10 days. I have been using the earbuds for almost a week, charging the case on a couple of occasions and haven't really ran out of battery yet.
Blaupunkt BTW Pro review: Final Verdict
The Blaupunkt BTW Pro come with fast pairing, impressive battery, great audio output and responsive touch controls. At Rs 6,999, they can be called a mid-range device in this segment, offering a decent overall experience at a comparatively lower price. Design, however, is an area that you should consider before buying the pair.


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Leah, David & I holding down the JOYRICH booth
Stampd' LA DOPE sign
Sun rise
Sun set
Sneak peak of whats to come for SS'11
My little sis holding down the PlayMe booth
Project Las Vegas was a success!
We had a great response for all the brands and had a great time going to all the fun events and parties. I usually have no time to do anything but work, sleep and eat during this trade show but we thankfully hired interns (my little sis being one of them)which allowed me to finally check out the Creative Rec / Hudson party along with the Karmaloop event that was poppin'! Didn't have time to take many pics but these are a few I shot from my phone. I'm so excited for all the new SS'11 collections
Be sure to check out all the brands I work with:
Feels good to be home and sorry for the lack of post this past week
Hope everyone has a good weekend
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Oxnard, CA, and Portland, ME -- CalAmp Corp., a leading provider of wireless products, services, and solutions, and Kepware Technologies, a leader in communications for automation, introduced the Air Traffic Controller (ATC), a distributed communications processor that optimizes bandwidth over wireless networks. The ATC from CalAmp, which licenses Open Connectivity-compliant OPC-UA technology from Kepware, enables multiple wireless applications to share a single wireless network while maintaining optimal communications performance.
The ATC is the embodiment of CalAmp's Distributed Architecture Solution, which maximizes the performance of industrial communications by moving intelligence to the edge of the network. The Kepware protocols embedded in the ATC provide data processing and traffic management over wireless networks for SmartGrid applications such as AMI, Distribution Automation, and Demand Response, as well as 'Field of the Future' applications in oil and gas. The result is a more efficient wireless network with reduced latency, improved availability, and superior reliability, coupled with an additional layer of industrial-grade security.
"Kepware and CalAmp share a commitment to providing individually tailored solutions to our customers in the industrial utility sector," said Rick Nozel, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing for CalAmp. "Kepware's vast knowledge of communications protocols and embedded I/O is a perfect complement to CalAmp's class-leading portfolio of industrial wireless networking and communications solutions. SmartGrid applications require solutions that are integrated, flexible, comprehensive, and secure. Our clients also demand solutions that work with, and extend, their legacy systems. CalAmp and Kepware are partnering to provide both."
"CalAmp is an excellent partner for Kepware," said Tony Paine, President of Kepware Technologies. "Our success in delivering technology for the SmartGrid will hinge on relationships with companies such as CalAmp and their expertise in complicated applications such as distributed wireless communications. Partners like CalAmp are helping Kepware fine tune our offerings to be a perfect fit for this emerging market."
The ATC will be on display at the DistribuTECH Conference on Wednesday, March 24, in the Distributed Architecture Demo, Room 39, in the Tampa Convention Center.
About Kepware
Kepware Technologies is a world leader in communication software for automation and offers a unique experience in both OPC and embedded device communications. Since 1995, Kepware has focused on the development of communication drivers to automation controllers, I/O, and field devices. Applications include machine-to-machine) and machine-to-enterprise communications. Operating system support includes Microsoft Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Windows Embedded (Windows CE and Windows Embedded NT/XP). Today, with over 140 communication protocols, and through the efforts of our direct sales, distribution and embedded partners, Kepware is a leading provider of automation communications software, with annual shipments exceeding 100,000 units. Kepware's responsiveness to customer needs and strong partnerships with other leading automation suppliers helps ensure that your next application will be a success. Ask around and you'll hear why automation professionals everywhere consider Kepware Technologies "Automation's Best Friend."
About CalAmp
CalAmp Corp. provides wireless communications solutions that enable anytime/anywhere access to critical data and content. The company serves customers in the public safety, industrial monitoring and controls, mobile resource management, public utilities, and direct broadcast satellite markets.