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The Dubai Desert Classic will be centre of attention in the golfing world next year, and not just due to the quality of the players in the field.
Paige Spiranac, the glamorous professional golfer who has shot to fame via her Instagram account, will act as the official starter for the tournament, which is held at Emirates Golf Club from January 25-28.
The role involves announcing each player in the field onto the tee and was most famously performed by Ivor Robson, whose unmistakable rising Scottish tones were heard at The Open for over 40 years and made him for many the voice of golf.
Paige Spiranac announced that she is the official starter of the 2018 Dubai Desert Classic
The professional golfer has earned fame through modelling on her Instagram account
The 24-year-old American shows off her lifestyle on and off the course in glamorous pictures
But rather than a silver-haired, suited septuagenarian, this European Tour event will be started by a 24-year-old blonde whose Instagram account shows off her skimpy attire as often as her superb golf swing.
Spiranac, whose Instagram account has 1.2million followers, said she was 'proud' to have landed the role, adding in a teaser video: 'Come and say hi to me and see the world's best players in action.'
Sergio Garcia went on to win the Masters this year after capturing victory in Dubai two months earlier, and the Spaniard is already confirmed to defend his title in January.
Other recent winners include Danny Willett, who also went on to win the Masters months after his 2016 victory in the Middle East, Rory McIlroy in both 2015 and 2009, and Tiger Woods in 2006.
Woods' last competitive round of golf came at the tournament this year, when the 14-time major champion limped his way to a sorry 77 before withdrawing due to back problems that would later see him undergo major surgery.
Sergio Garcia will return to Dubai to defend his Desert Classic title in January
Tiger Woods was last seen playing competitive golf at the tournament earlier this year
Spiranac competed on the same Majlis course during the Dubai Ladies Masters in both 2015 and 2016. The American missed the cut on both occasions but memorably gave an emotional press conference in which she broke down in tears while discussing the cyber bullying she had been subjected to.
'Cyber bullying is a huge problem and no-one ever discusses it,' she said. 'It's no longer funny. It's not the cool thing to do to make fun of other people, and you need to be supportive and I think that's really important.'
Spiranac, who promotes good causes, such as Breast Cancer Awareness, on Instagram added: 'It doesn't matter how I play this week. But the fact that I'm here and I'm sharing my story, hopefully can save someone's life, I think that's so much more important than if I make the cut or miss the cut.'
Source: dailymail.co.uk
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Greeley's Light the Nights kicks off Friday
November 23, 2004
Greeley Lights the Nights, a new city holiday lighting project, will open at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the gazebo in Lincoln Park.
A short ceremony will be conducted to mark the first time the lights are turned on in the park and will feature the Greeley Chorale. About 25 singers will present five holiday songs.
The first 50 children at the ceremonies will receive a free ticket to the Festival of Trees at the Union Colony Civic Center, just across the street from the park in downtown Greeley.
Harry Felderman, a former Greeley City Councilman who is chairman of Greeley Lights the Night, will emcee Friday's event, and a representative of the council and the event steering committee will turn on the lights
Greeley Lights the Nights will continue each evening through Jan. 2 at Lincoln Park, 8th Street and 10th Avenue. Several dozen trees have been decorated with multi-colored lights through the efforts of numerous volunteers, businesses, organizations and sponsors.
In future years, Felderman said, it is hoped that displays and other features can be added to the lights. The goal is for the celebration to spread through the community and make Greeley a destination for lighting displays through the holiday season.
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The Greeley Jaycees will have the Lights the Nights lighting as a backdrop as they conduct a holiday parade at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4. The parade will begin at 15th Street, proceed down 10th Avenue and conclude at Lincoln Park.
Special ceremonies, entertainment, free refreshments and the lighting of the Jaycees tree will be part of the event.

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Chicken wings are one of the most popular and delicious foods around the world, and don't get us started on how big of a comfort food it is too! And if you cook the perfectly fried chicken wing, you'll soon be in savory heaven.
Plus, it's delicious, protein-packed, and nutritious in many ways.
During this article, were going to discuss how to get the perfectly fried, cooked and crispy chicken wings. The best you'll ever make!
Why did you want to know how to fry the perfect chicken wings?
Well, that's very simple! Because nobody likes overcooked or undercooked chicken wings. The perfect wing is not only jam-packed with delicious savory flavoring, but it also has the perfect amount of crisp and crunchiness. The amount of oil on it should not be too overwhelming and the meat should feel perfectly cooked, not too hard, too soft, or too pink.
It might seem complicated and it's very likely that our mothers and grandmothers knew how to fry the perfect wing right off the bat, but sometimes, it doesn't hurt to have a bit more knowledge about frying a delightful wing.
So let's dive in!
What is the best temperature to fry chicken?
When frying any piece of chicken, the oil's temperature is very important. The oil's temperature should range from 350°F to 375°F. Careful though, depending on the type of oil you use, it can burn or smoke at higher temps. The best way to know which oil is the best is to try a few kinds and determine what works best for you.
Don't forget that the temperature will lower once the chicken is dropped into the oil. So having a good, high temperature, to begin with, is optimal to gain a crispy, well-cooked wing.
What are the best oils to fry chicken wings?
You'll need to try a few to make sure, however, you may consider a few factors:
Oil's high smoke point:
Some oils tend to smoke even under 400°F. Due to this, if you are cooking chicken wings at 375° F you'll surely hit the smoking point and maybe even set off the fire alarm in your house.
Smoking oil will also affect the taste of the chicken in a negative way.
The oil you choose can affect the flavors:
This might seem like a myth, but it's actually true. Some oils have stronger flavors and this naturally transfers to your chicken wings. It might affect the flavor you're looking to accomplish in an undesirable way.
In our opinion, the best oil for frying your chicken wings is peanut oil. It has a high smoking point and doesn't transfer any flavoring to the wings. You can also go for vegetable shortening or lard too.
For how long should you fry a chicken wing?
Once you've reached 375°F, deep fry them for about 10 minutes. Make sure you check the largest wings for doneness and use it as a reference for the smaller ones.
You'll notice the chicken wing is done when you notice clear juices and a tender, nice white meat is underneath the skin. That's when you'll know they're ready to be taken out of the fryer.
How to know when the chicken wings are fully cooked and done?
This is the moment of truth. Nonetheless, the best way to determine when the wings are done is to inspect the largest wing being fried. It's pretty logical since the largest piece will naturally take the longest to cook through.
Find the largest piece and cut it open - careful it's VERY HOT!
Be very cautious and don't ever put your eyes over the piece as steam can be released and go straight into your eyes, causing injuries.
Once the piece is cut open, check if the juices are clear. If you notice any redness in the meat, make sure you cook it a bit longer. In contrast to beef, which can be served rare, chicken blood should not by any means be ingested. It can cause severe sicknesses if it is.
How to perfectly fried breaded chicken pieces:
If you want to bread your chicken wings before deep-frying them, be sure to do this just before you're about to cook them. If you decide to put it off or store your wings in the fridge, the bread crumbs will turn soggy because of the egg mixture or any mixture you used to coat the wings to make the bread crumbs stick. This is important to avoid as it will affect the overall look, taste, and texture of the pieces when they're done.
For the best results, dip the chicken wings into your moist mixture (egg-based or other), then coat with the bread crumbs. After this, drop the chicken wing gently into the air fryer or pot for about 10 minutes.
Once you're sure they're well done, you can place the chicken wings on paper towels. This will allow some of the oil to drain and make the pieces less oily.
You can salt or pepper to taste and bring out the exquisite flavor of your chicken wings.
Extra chicken wing tips for the best flavor:
- Your fryer should be fully equipped with a basket or strainer that you can safely and comfortably hold with your hand. The handle is made of a non-metal material.
- Remember, the cooking oil you use can make a huge difference in the chicken wing's taste. Vegetable-based oils are more neutral and are the most recommended by chefs.
- Season your flour properly. Don't risk losing taste. Add a generous amount of salt and pepper to it, to bring out a great taste in the meat. Other seasonings you can implement are thyme, paprika, nutmeg and so on.
Hopefully, with these tips, you get to enjoy some scrumptiously delicious chicken wings for you and your friends. Just keep these quick tips and mind and you'll be feasting on the best wings you've ever made in no time.


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After months of rumors, speculation and fears of loosing products, tools, jobs and world freedom, Oracle announced their strategy in form of a webcast. Still not confirmed but presented as their current plans and intentions. From the technical tools cast (Oracle link, not sure why you need to resize the browser !?!?!) my main points:
- Netbeans to be continued with the same team and the same setup towards the community. Collaborating with the JDeveloper and Eclipse plugin team.
- Kenai to die (aka becomes internal). I just started to place my tutorial projects there, time again, to move back to SourceForge or launchpad or github.
Find the other recorded webcasts here (Oracle link).
My personal view: It is still 100% finalized, even short-term changes might not be dramatic, but over time changes will come and I wont like the introduction of enterprise features here and there for $$$, while a community edition becomes just good enough for students.


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Pit bull, 2 men, 2 women sought in assault on Whitby boy
WHITBY, Ont. — Durham police say they're looking for four suspects and a pit bull in an assault investigation.
Police say a 16-year-old boy was accosted Monday night by four people -- two men and two women -- while riding his bicycle in Whitby, Ont.
Police say one of the women was walking a pit bull.
The teen was grabbed and his head slammed into a nearby railing, knocking him to the ground.
Both men then punched and kicked the boy and took his hat before fleeing.
The victim was treated in hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Why are they looking for this "pit bull" if it did not bite or attack this boy in any way? They don't even know if it was a pit bull type dog for sure. Was it an American Pit Bull Terrier? Staffordshire bull terrier? American Staffordshire? Mix? Hybrid? Instead, was it something entirely different like a Cane Corso or a Mastiff? The media has no clue… they see medium dog, big head, being walked by some possible criminals and ASSUME. There is no valid reason for "pit bull" to be in the title of this article. If it was a Golden Retriever or something similar, I wonder if the media would have been so inclined to put that in the title. The title makes it sound as though the dog took an active part in this boy's assault but the article says otherwise. This is not news…..


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The RLA has responded to a consultation by Barking and Dagenham Council, on plans to renew its selective licensing in some areas of the borough.
The Council is proposing that landlords in some areas of the borough pay £900 for a licence in order rent out their property lawfully.
The areas that this would affect are the wards of Abbey, Alibon, Becontree, Chadwell Heath, Eastbrook, Eastbury, Gascoigne, Goresbrook, Heath, Longbridge, Mayesbrook, Parsloes, River, Thames, Valence, Village and Whalebone.
The consultation is still open, and will it run until 15th December, and you can have your say by visiting the Council's website here.
The RLA's response to this consultation
High licensing fee
The RLA has raised concerns about the high proposed cost of a licence that landlords would be expected to pay, in order to rent out their property lawfully.
The Council is proposing that landlords pay £900 to obtain a licence, a cost which the RLA believes will 'alienate' law abiding landlords.
In its consultation response, which you can read here , the RLA has raised a number of issues with Barking and Dagenham's selective licensing proposal, in particular around fees, taxation reform and welfare.
Use existing enforcement powers
In the response, we also say that the Council should use existing enforcement powers that are already granted to them by the Housing and Planning Act 2016. This includes banning orders and civil penalties.
In addition, the Council has access to the Controlling Migration Fund, which allows local authorities to tackle local service pressures associated with any recently increased migration, which includes tackling rogue landlords and driving up standards.
Learn more
- You can read the full response to this consultation here
- Interested in learning more about selective licensing? Check out our guide here.


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To celebrate the anniversary of our engagement, we took a trip to Palm Springs and stayed at our favorite hotel: The Saguaro. Our drive from LA to Palm Springs is usually upbeat and cheery, but this time it took an eiry turn when we got closer to those famous windmills...
Before checking into our hotel we toured Elvis' Honeymoon hideaway! This is the house that Elvis and Priscilla were originally planning on getting married at and the one that they eventually stayed in for their honeymoon. While I'm not the biggest Elvis fan I was drawn to the tour because of it's 60's vibe and Palm Springs astetics. The tour was cheesy in my opinion (although a lot of die hard fans we're loving it) but I got exactly what I was looking for: the perfect start to a Palm Springs Weekend. Well... minus the ash raining down on us from the nearby fires.
It turns out that this house was also the location of the For Love and Lemons High Summer 2018 campaign! I honestly had NO idea at the time, and just now figured it out while going through their website finding links for you guys. In this post you'll see two different For Love and Lemons outfits that I wore on the first day of our trip. I'm still surprised I didn't notice the campaign was shot at the Honeymoon Hideaway when I was making mood boards for this trip.
While on the tour I learned that I wasn't a fan of Elvis, but instead a fan of Robert and Helene Alexander; the couple who designed this Palm Springs 60's dream house. You can book your own tour by clicking here.
First outfit: Magnolia Mini Dress
Purse from a leather shop in Siena Italy!
The Saguaro hotel is one of our favorite hotels and it's where S proposed to me last year! We arrived on a Thursday this trip which meant Taco Thursday at El Jefe, the restaurant at The Saguaro. Yup, they do Taco Tuesday AND Thursday. The decision proved to be an especially good one when the sky started raining ash on us again. The temperature was also already at about 118 degrees Fahrenheit but felt hotter with the fire raging nearby. We were EXTREMELY happy to stay in the air conditioned hotel.
We got the green and purple corner suite, aka the Joker suite.
Second outfit:
Valentinia Lace Mini Dress and the Claudia Tulle Blouse ,both from For Love and Lemons
S got me a flower crown when he proposed to me last year and again this year! He even had the artist match the colors to my pool party outfit! Both crowns were from The David Rohr Floral Studio.
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That's cool. Pride of the Yankees was my favorite.
My favorite is long live Chico Escuela (Garrett Morris):
I can't find a screenshot... in the movie "A League Of Their Own," there's a scene where one of the woman ballplayers brings a card to the Tom Hanks character hoping to get it signed, but he rips it up in a drunken stupor. Since I was a very avid card collector at the time, I could tell the card she used was a modern one. Either a Fleer or Upper Deck card of the early '90s.
Yeah, maybe it's nitpicky, but the least they coulda done was come up with a decent ol' timey looking replica. :P
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THANK YOU !!! I forgot about that- somehow :( ... I'll dig up a capture when I get home from work in the morning ;)
Another one I am seeking is a 1972 episode of The Partridge Family where Danny is holding a Sandy Koufax card...
Wasn't there one in Mr. Baseball with Tom Selleck? And the movie with Tracy Morgan where they chase the baseball card?
Also the '80s movie "Mask" about the deformed kid who's a genius or something. On his wall he had the complete something-year starting lineup of the Dodgers on a poster of a baseball diamond, or something. Er, I might be mixing up some movies here.
I only remember it because I tried to do something like that with the Braves.
^ I wanted to do that with '93 Cowboys. I think that could really tie a room together.
That's right! THIS is why I started this thread -- THANK YOU ... updates coming soon :coolio:
"Rainman" was a huge baseball fan :
"Cop Out". Don't know much about the Andy Pafko rumor about its value.
It's not CRAZY expensive... (???)
"Cop Out". Don't know much about the Andy Pafko rumor about its value.
It's not CRAZY expensive... (???)http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=andy+pafko+1952+topps&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xandy+pafko+1952+topps+psa.TRS0&_nkw=andy+pafko+1952+topps+psa&_sacat=0
That's not too bad. Not crazy enough to have a whole movie based upon it.
I knew there had to be a Leave It To Beaver episode with Baseball Cards & I found one ... from the 1961 episode, "Wally's Weekend Job":
I knew there had to be a Leave It To Beaver episode with Baseball Cards & I found one ... from the 1961 episode, "Wally's Weekend Job":
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Were there any "card moments" in The Sandlot? Or just the baseball signed by some lady?
Didn't "The Jet" have a card or was it just the baseball game?
obsessive /compulsive card addiction???
Hobbies are important & cathartic - now more than ever... ;)
Hobbies are important & cathartic - now more than ever... ;)
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Capping solar energy generation in Namibia misses the point
Bram Buijs Is Namibia, a country uniquely positioned to benefit from solar energy, really putting the brakes on solar system deployment when other countries are forging ahead? If recent news is to be taken seriously, the answer is yes - progress towards a cleaner, more affordable supply of electricity in Namibia is indeed under threat. Namibian electricity distributors, such as Erongo RED and the City of Windhoek, have started imposing caps on solar PV electricity production. They are refusing licence approvals for new solar systems installed by consumers, even if these are for self-consumption only. This is a baffling move that is likely to negatively affect the Namibian economy, unless consumers and the government – particularly the Electricity Control Board (ECB) - take a firm stand and make it clear that such unilateral actions are unjustified and cannot be accepted. Namibia's government recognises that it is one of the best countries in the world for solar PV power generation and has a progressive national renewable energy policy. It has supported the establishment of fourteen 5 MW solar plants, spread across the country, under the very successful REFIT Program. Continued growth in harnessing its amazing solar resource makes Namibia part of a global trend. Solar installations worldwide have been growing year-on-year with around 30 percent to 40 percent over the past decade, with 98 GW of solar capacity installed globally in 2017. The key reason for this growth is that solar PV has become the cheapest source of electricity. This presents a massive opportunity for Namibia especially: the country has some of the highest power tariffs in the SADC region and electricity costs are a significant burden for local businesses and domestic end-users. To illustrate this point, tariffs in some cases exceed N$2.00 per kWh as opposed to N$0.40 in Zambia and N$0.88 Botswana. Allowing consumers to cover part of their energy consumption via solar PV systems, and therefore alleviating high electricity costs, will benefit the whole economy and lead to job creation in the solar sector and beyond. So, why have distributors stopped approving new solar systems? Some distributors may point to Namibia's grid and stability of supply. Concern over the stability of Namibia's grid is valid since its population is sparse and its grid-lines widely dispersed. The Electricity Control Board has conducted studies and NamPower to map out how much solar uptake can be allowed while keeping the grid stable. However, it is evident that Namibia is not close to any tipping point where stable grid supplies are threatened by additional installations of intermittent renewables. Therefore, the much-cited issue of 'grid stability' cannot be considered a valid argument. In addition, the systems refused by the distributors include those for self-consumption only (no export), which have minimal impact on the grid. At present, technical constraints are clearly not critical at all. The contribution of solar in Namibia's power mix is still only a few percent at best. In some countries such as Italy, Greece and Germany, solar production already accounts for more than 7 percent of total electricity consumption and it is increasing every year. Solar is not just suitable for large economies with extensive grid infrastructure: even in a small country as Honduras, solar already contributes more than 10 percent to the power generation mix. Instead, the caps on solar have commercial reasons. The distributors are becoming less profitable, as consumers are helping themselves with more affordable solar electricity at an increasing scale. This situation is not unique to Namibia - it is happening across the world. The way forward is not to impose unjustified caps and, in this way, kill the burgeoning solar industry in Namibia. Wishing away solar PV as a low-cost source of electricity is just a way of hiding one's head in the sand. It is important for the ECB to take a strong stance against these artificial caps and the matter of own-use and net-metering solar installations throughout the country. Regulation should not be used to actively block more efficient or affordable power sources. Consumers should be allowed to install solar for own-use, just like they are allowed to install energy efficient LED lighting. The size and shape of a consumer's demand for electricity should be his or her own choice. A more productive way forward would rather be to manage the transition towards the uptake of clean and decentralised electricity supply options, focusing on how battery storage can help firm up the variable (but cheap) supply of solar power, as well as making sure that distributors are fairly compensated for providing grid services to consumers. Embedded generation, such as own-use solar systems, can make the grid and power supply more resilient and at the same time enhance access to affordable energy. Seen from a wider perspective, Namibia stands to gain tremendously if it were to fully use its solar resource. Namibia currently imports 57 percent of its power at high cost, yet it has the potential to become a regional net-exporter of electricity. In one future scenario, Namibia could link its solar output with the hydro resources in Zambia and Mozambique to provide power to the wider region. In this way, national competitive advantages such as Namibia's world-class solar energy resources could be used to mutual benefit. Similarly, Denmark exports excess wind power to Norway where it is stored in hydro reservoirs but sent back the other way when the wind does not blow. An affordable and clean energy supply in Namibia needs more solar - not less. We should not accept distributor caps that hold back the future and force consumers to accept high electricity prices. * Bram Buijs is the Regional Manager of SOLA Future Energy
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|Manufacturers like VinFast must keep pace with innovations in the automotive industry, Photo: Le Toan
Lee Jae Seung, CEO of auto parts maker PHA Vietnam, said, "Once our automotive parts manufacturing project comes online in September, our products will serve big car manufacturers like Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, Ford, and Hyundai."
PHA Vietnam is led by a group of Pyeong Hwa Automotive, YMP Plus, Dong Yang Vina Industry Co., Ltd., and MiChang Vietnam. They started construction of four automotive parts manufacturing plants with the total investment capital of $32.3 million in the northern city of Haiphong's DEEP C Industrial Zones late last year. The move aligns with the Vietnamese government's policies on promoting investment in the local supporting industries.
Gaining a competitive edge
Daniel Doni Sundjojo, business development manager at JATO Dynamics, which globally provides data for analysis of market trend vehicles and cars, said, "When we talk about the automotive sector in Southeast Asia, most people think of Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. However, soon this may include Vietnam."
According to Ringier Trade Media, the organiser of the ASEAN Automotive and Motorcycle Parts Manufacturing Summit 2019 held in Hanoi recently, Vietnam is a growing automotive market and one of the four largest motorcycle markets worldwide, which reflect the enormous market potential in components and parts.
"Vietnam already has factories of the most recognisable international brands. With favourable government policies, easy investment, and access to the ASEAN, EU, and the APEC, the Vietnamese automotive industry is projected to enjoy the fastest growth in Southeast Asia in the next 20 years, which makes it the best place to invest right now," noted a representative of Ringier Trade Media.
Vingroup deputy CEO Vo Quang Hue said, "The Vietnamese automotive market is full of energy. Although motorcycles are still the vehicle of preference, the car market has been steadily growing in importance."
VinFast exploded on the scene in 2017 by announcing plans to launch the first car brand fully made in Vietnam. Through localisation, it is supporting the development of the local automotive industry and already highlights Vietnamese manufacturers' capability to deliver high-quality components for top-end vehicles.
"We are willing to pour money into the supply chain as we see opportunities," said Truong Hong Minh, director of Nhat Minh Co., Ltd., specialised in manufacturing plastic components.
Minh said that Vingroup's VinFast complex is not only good news for the automobile manufacturing industry, but also creates a strong pervasiveness for the supporting industry which is quite meagre for now.
Chening Fan, director of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, last year said that many Taiwanese auto parts enterprises have invested in manufacturing in Vietnam, but mainly produce for exports. Currently, the enterprises are paying attention to Vietnam as well as the ASEAN's more than 600 million potential consumers. "By investing in Vietnam, automotive parts can go for local consumption and for tax-free export to the region," Fan said, referring to Vietnam's competitive wages and attractive foreign investment environment.
Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries Le Duong Quang said that motorcycle manufacturing in the country has reached maturity, mainly due to the high consumption and motorbikes' role as the main transport solution. Besides, limited road infrastructure and low highway rates have caused serious traffic congestions in city areas, especially in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Meanwhile, the automotive manufacturing industry is considered an emerging industry in Vietnam, entering into a phase of fast growth.
In the future, Vietnamese manufacturers will need to reduce their production and assembly costs while improving product and service quality. This provides a unique opportunity for bigger Chinese suppliers to tap into Vietnam's supply chain that was originally dominated by Japanese businesses, according to Ringier Trade Media.
Game-changing trends
The automotive industry is changing at a rapid pace and suppliers are learning to innovate in order not to get left behind. The change is putting tremendous pressure on original equipment manufacturers and automobile suppliers to evolve and innovate. Supporting this all is a strong base of digitisation.
In 2018, trends pointed to a heavier reliance on plastics, and for good reason. As plastic formulations and technology develop, its application in the automotive industry expands.
Vehicle interiors may be the most visible place of use, and manufacturers are increasingly turning to plastics for car parts. The corrosion resistance of modern plastics makes them ideal raw material for a number of car parts as they help reduce the weight of the vehicle.
Plastics are also more weather-resistant than metal components. However, metalworking remains vital in automotive and motorcycle parts production. The global metalworking tools market is predicted to exceed $120 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6 per cent, and a large portion of this growth will take place in Asia, according to Technavio, a global market research firm.
The signs of manufacturing growth in the ASEAN bloc indicate a related increase in the orders and purchases of metalworking tools, which will raise the demand for high-end manufacturing equipment.
Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things are key trends and will have a profound influence on automotive and motorcycle parts manufacturing. Sensors are becoming smaller and easier to install in all kinds of products. Smart tooling and workholding will provide real-time feedback. Automotive and motorcycle companies will look to transform their plants into smart factories, and will require all equipment and tooling to be Industry 4.0-capable.
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Alexander Diaz de Villegas is a Florida native and real estate agent operating in Homestead, Florida. Alexander and his business partner, John Reasor, are the most successful team of realtors for Battlefield Investment Group in Homestead.
Before he began working in real estate, Alexander worked in public service for over 25 years. During this time, he was also the Chairman of the Board for the South Dade Venture Community Development District.


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There's this perception of Disney as this big family-friendly company. They care about the children. They care about being progressive and values and all that other shit. It's the ultimate lie that they spend inordinate amounts of money to maintain. However, for those who have any amount of perspective and aren't complete saps, they can see the truth – that all that family-friendly, progressive values shtick is just bullshit. That this company is as ruthless and evil as any other. All they care about is the money people pay them. The fact that people can't see thru this and even defend them is simply beyond me.
Of course, it helps that they have a huge media empire who does nothing but kiss their ass. And that the media in general is nothing but a whore who will turn whatever tricks will get them clicks. There's no bottom there. It's what destroyed Gawker, after all. So we see articles doing nothing but trumpeting how Disney is so great after they use progressive values to get cheap marketing points. Did you hear that Ariel is gonna be played by a black chick in the new live-action (mostly CG) The Little Mermaid movie?! Well that's so progressive of them. A black mermaid! Never mind that it's gonna be a cheap cash-grab, like all the rest of their cheap cash-grab movies that have ALL sucked! Without a single exception!
But of course, Disney doesn't care. They make money like gangbusters on this shit. It pours in.. All from idiots who just want to feel that nostalgia again. Because that's the culture we live in. Moron who want to idolize movies from their youth. You know, instead of just watching those movies that had heart and talent and were good and not watching the new ones that are "progressive" and boring and phoned-in piles of shit. Because it's a cartoon, after all. Now we get to see the version for grown-ups. You know, with terrible modern Disney jokes, and performances by ethnically-fitting actors/actresses who couldn't act their way out of a paper bag. Sure, they shit on the legacy of other people like Robin Williams by having Will Smith phone in every song he does. He sounds so fucking medicated in every single he sings in that shit-tastic Aladdin remake.
Meanwhile, we have Tom Holland who is the actor portraying the current Spider-Man is open to being a gay Spider-Man, saying that the MCU needs more gay characters. News flash, Tommy-boy, ain't gonna happen. Know why? Because Disney doesn't wanna lose that precious China cheddar. And guess what, China has a rule – no ghosts and no gays. So unless the gay character can have their gayness edited out of a movie, Disney will never, EVER touch it. I refuse to believe that this guy is so stupid that he isn't aware of this. But he wins progressive points with the media who does nothing but kiss the ass of that line of thinking. That's why he said that. Most actors/actresses are aware that Hollywood is nothing but evil corporate monoliths. So yeah.
I talked before about the fact that Disney, as a corporation, is petty and absurd in the extreme. If you have a little cake-decorating business in Guyana where you print sugar images on cakes, and you print Disney characters. even if no one outside the people in your town know who you are, Disney's lawyers will find you and sue your ass into oblivion. That's the company who talks about how "family" they are. They will fuck up ANYONE who uses their intellectual properties without their signature notarized on their ass. But it seems that this actually gets worse.
See, there's a dad whose son died. The kid was a huge Spider-Man fan. Naturally, because this dad wanted his son to be remembered, he wanted to put his favorite superhero on his son's grave. What a sweet thing to do in a horribly tragic situation. Or it would be, if Disney didn't swoop in like the evil Nosferatu mother-fuckers that they are and say "nope! Can't do that, or we will sue your ass!" That's right, Disney's lawyers came down from on high and told this guy he can't do that. Can't put his son's favorite superhero on his fucking grave. Because it violates their intellectual property. Wait, I'm sorry. I meant to say that they "want to preserve the magic of the character." Yeah, that's something a fucking lawyer wrote.
I'm convinced that after you obtain a certain amount of money, your morals just stop existing. It has to be that way. Otherwise, how can you tell a grieving father that if he puts his son's favorite superhero on his fucking grave, you're gonna sue him for copyright infringement. As you might imagine, the media who is busy kissing Disney's ass ain't said shit about this. Of course not. They're too busy yelling at idiots who are mad about Ariel being a black chick or telling Tom Holland how "woke" he is. Because if the media was capable of talking about anything like the fact that Disney is the most petty, pathetic, malicious company in existence and really took a hard look at what scum-fucks run that monkey farm, what a wonderful world it would be. The media doing its job. There's a funny thought, eh?
Fuck Disney. Fuck them so hard. Avengers: Endgame is where I'm tuning out of the MCU. I do mean to see it, one of these days. Now that that is done, and they are laying the franchise and the best people in it to rest, it's a good time to just sit back and watch as Disney does to Marvel what they've done to Pixar and Star Wars – milk it until the cow runs dry and the creative energy long since departs.
Who are the defenders of this? Who? I wonder if the media who's busy kissing Disney's ass is gonna try and spin this. Probably not. There's no possible way you could make Disney look good in this disgusting, amoral nightmare that they have become. Makes me wonder what Stan Lee would think. A company who is spitting in the face of a grieving father. Lee wanted everyone to love his superheroes. To be able to express that in their own way. Sure, he was a consummate company man, but I'd like to think that even this is a bridge too far.
This company is fucking dead to me. They buy company after company, owning more and more media and turning more and more of it into family-friendly shit. I remember when Miyazaki put out his magnum opus, Princess Mononoke. Disney owned the distribution rights to Studio Ghibli's work, but this film wasn't like the others he made. This one was violent in the extreme. So Disney asked if they could make some cuts to the movie, to get rid of the more violent stuff. Miyazaki sent the head of Disney a katana with a note – no cuts. I wonder if ANYONE who is associated with that company would have those kind of balls now. A man can hope.
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DENVER — The largest natural earthquake in Colorado in more than a century struck Monday night in the state's southeast corner, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
The quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3, was centered about nine miles from the city of Trinidad and hit at 11:46 p.m. local time. It was felt as far away as Greeley, about 350 miles north, and into Kansas and New Mexico, said Julie Dutton, a geophysicist at the National Earthquake Information Center in Golden, Colo.
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Colorado, with its mix of mountains and plains, sits astride a seismically stable part of the nation where earthquakes are mostly mild and far between. But the area around Trinidad is regularly hit by tiny quakes as a result of a local fault zone, Ms. Dutton said.
She said that while Colorado had experienced several earthquakes close to Monday's size in recent decades — a magnitude 5.3 near Denver in 1967 and a magnitude 5.7 in the state's northwest corner in 1973 — both of those quakes were ultimately determined to have been caused by human activity, from explosives or drilling.
The last known natural event of comparable size was an earthquake in 1882 in what is now Rocky Mountain National Park. That quake, based on historical reports, was about a magnitude 6.5, Ms. Dutton said.


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Dubai is notorious for its paradoxical drinking culture, which is equal parts prohibitionist and over-the-top.
Andrew Madigan on his year spent working as a Guinness taste-tester in the city's bars and clubs.
From 2002 to 2003 I was Guinness taste-tester in Dubai. My official title was Stout Evaluative Engineer (SEE). I'm not even sure if it was a real title. We'll come back to this.
On any given night in Dubai there are thousands of people—Muslim and non-Muslim—crowding the city's bars, which are as diverse and specialized as they are in the West. The police generally turn a blind eye to public drunkenness and flamboyant revelry, though occasionally a gay bar will be shut down (homosexuality is prohibited) or arrests will be made for sex on the beach (the act, not the drink). Like most nations, the UAE wears two faces—one that wants to appease the devout and sanctimonious and another that wants to lure tourists with luxury, entertainment and a permissive atmosphere. This contradiction is evident in everything from prostitution—which is illegal but rampant—to the banking industry.
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SFC SKI started following Lost in PE., Hard way and easy way and SS sequence two output devices
Hard way and easy way
SFC SKI posted a topic in LOR S4/S5 SuperStar SequencerOk cheated but has to be an easier way. I opened se, opened the .lms and the sup.lms. Copied and pasted each ribbon from sup to the pixie16 in the lms. Works but that is long and tedious. I have exported the intensity file and my props are at the bottom of the SE. but I can not get them to play a the sequence. I have been using a channel in SE LABLED sequence (device type sequence). Exported from SS in legacy format and everything works. But now that I have a pixie16 vs the cr150d(silver boxes) I'm stuck
SS sequence two output devices
SFC SKI posted a topic in LOR S4/S5 SuperStar SequencerI have 20 working songs with the highest license all is good. Can I add my Pixie 8 Pixel tree to the show using a sequence already configured for my 12 branch CCR tree? In theory would I need two copies of the same sequence with two different device settings in SS? or am I making this harder than necessary?? Part two, I ordered the new black CCR tree that runs off of a PIxcon controller how do I configure it to recognize my existing sequences. (ordered it two months ago, kinda sweating bricks right now)
Cat 5 problem
SFC SKI replied to SFC SKI's topic in LOR Hardware - GeneralThank you. I have them in a straight line. Under the lip on a fence. Roof wasn't an option. Do you happen to know the pin out for cat5. Which pairs that are used? I have another run with a bad pair.
Cat 5 problem
SFC SKI posted a topic in LOR Hardware - GeneralThe city already ran one shielded cat 5 cable under a section of road. I just realised that I will have 9 ccr and one RGB FLOOD BOX(8 lights). The max recommended ccr on a network is six. So can I split my cat 5 and put two rj45 on each end? If the LOR network cable only requires 2 pair (2power 2signal) then technically it will work. If this is possible, what positions on the rj45 should be used?
Cat 5 pairs
SFC SKI posted a topic in General LOR QuestionsDoes LOR use all four pairs of wires on a cat5? I have 2 100ft buried runs under a railroad. (Yes got permission for that) each cable has one broken or touching pair somewhere in the run.
I'm an idiot. Just finished the help page. Wasn't running enhanced on my network. It now works in pe. Enough for today, I'm going home. Yes, my Christmas computer is at my office. Lol. I'm a Used car dealer, retired army. What field?? Communications. Lol. Thanks again guys.
Ok so my pix controller is 20. What should the pe/ prop definition channel assignment look like? 8 strings 50 nodes 1 fold. Unit #on pe separate for each string 20-27 But my pixel controller is only set to 20. Is this my error?
That might be one of my problems. I can not control lights from Pe.
I can now see the pe props on the bottom of my SE. (Some progress). I have the pixel tree connected but I can not control the lights with either program. Version 4.3.18 pro. I can control pix tree with HU and with another SE sequence that has pixel device/channels can I control the tree from PE or only watch the preview?
Lost in PE.
SFC SKI posted a topic in LOR S4 Pixel Editorcan not figure out PE. Created a sequence in pe. Imported extisting musical sequence from SE. props work. Save pe. Save intensity file. Then what? If I open se I don't see new files. If I migrate prop channels from se into pe then save again. Now what? How do I control the pixel tree? I can add a device into se, make it a pixie8 and sequence/control the tree from se. Bit I can not control the pixel tree from pe or get any pe info into se. Please help. I know SStar and have a sequences from that in my shows but pe is kicking my butt.
Hardware Utility, two computers same problem
SFC SKI replied to SFC SKI's topic in LOR Hardware - GeneralJust drag and dropped the sequence on the page its crazy long is that what you want or is there another way to get you the config?
Hardware Utility, two computers same problem
SFC SKI replied to SFC SKI's topic in LOR Hardware - GeneralThank you Bob, guess I was stuck on the old way.... Second question Bob, my last CCRs in my sequence editor are all working at the same time. I have on CCR plugged in and one usb and one controller (same one I just tested) wanted to see how it played. My Unit ID is 1C, but it is accepting signals from the Units below it. from 1D, 1E, and 1F. If I delete these channels it works, I am close to maxing out my licesene level could this problem mean I have more CCRs, Pixel, dumb ribbons, RGB floods than I'm allowed? Is the 8 pack of RGB floods one or 8???
Hardware Utility, two computers same problem
SFC SKI posted a topic in LOR Hardware - GeneralThis isn't my first year, yet I always seem to have issues. Current issue is spanning across two separate computers. fault: Ther serial port has a problem you may need to select another port- Overflow Trace: Set Intensity. 1. auto config works, selects comm port 4 2. refresh works picks up CCR unit 1D 3. update unit works. problems occur when I try to test the ribbon using the hardware utility. If I click on the on at 100% = Overflow Trace: SenIntensity then comm error Fade 0/100%= overflow trace: Fade then the comm error any attempt to test the ribbon results in an error. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- problem 2 (maybe connected) using same controller and comm port before the error and test my show through the sequence editor the lights work. Only on a test program, If i use it on my newly sequenced show the roof ccrs on Aux E numbers 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F are all working at the same time. one ccr is plugged in Aux E comm 4 unit 1C responds to commands from my sequence from units IC/1D/1E/1F and I cant tell you why???
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SFC SKI posted a topic in General LOR QuestionsWho leaves all controllers on all month? Ribbons too? Or do you unplug setup every night? What do you recommend?
how do you mount the control boxes
SFC SKI replied to Old Sarge's topic in LOR Hardware - GeneralSFC or most likely CSM, Most people mount the controllers on a pole, I have gone a different route. Durring Halloween Walmart sells black plasic containers, afterwards they are cheap. I put my controllers in the containers with 2in holes cut out for the plugs. I run all wiring into the container then seal the holes with hot glue after all testing is complete. I know my pro controllers are water resistant but in 5 years I haven't had issues. I live in a wet portion of Louisiana so water and moisture are a constant battle. On a plus side I leave the controller in the container after the show and the lights it powers. So set up and tear down are easier.


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Vinessa Vidotto has been added to the cast of Lucifer for Season 4, she will play the role of Remiel.
The role description calls Remiel a "classic little-sister" character who admires her eldest brother, the mighty Amenadiel (D.B. Woodside), but also feels under-appreciated or overshadowed while struggling to match his towering standards. Remiel idolizes her big brother but dealing with the self-righteous alpha-dog of angels isn't always easy
Lucifer stars Tom Ellis as the titular fallen angel, who helps solve crimes as a consultant for the LAPD. It was canceled by Fox in May following a three-season run, but after a major outpouring of support from fans, Netflix stepped in to resurrect the series, ordering a 10-episode fourth season that's expected to debut sometime next year.
Vinessa Vidotto graduated from the University of Arizona with an acting BFA just this year and moved to Los Angeles. Less than a month later she landed Lucifer, her first professional credit.


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A lack of commercial discoveries and 2014's oil price crash collapse meant that Namibia's elevation to an African frontier hotspot, following promising drilling results, was short-lived. But the country's upstream is finally gaining attention again from the majors and new drilling is planned for later this year.
ExxonMobil is the latest heavy hitter to expand its position in Namibia. At the end of January, Portugal's Galp announced that it was in the process of farming-down its Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 82 in Namibia's Walvis basin to the supermajor, subject to regulatory approvals. The deal would leave both companies with a 40% stake in the licence, with Galp retaining operatorship. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) and Custos, a local Namibian company, each retain a 10% stake. The licence covers an area of 11,444 sq km in water depths of 300-2,000 metres.
That move follows hot on the heels of Total's agreement in October 2017 to take a majority stake in a Namibian block, and one in South Africa, from UK-based independent Impact Oil and Gas. The blocks lie on either side of the maritime boundary between the countries in the Orange Basin. In Namibia, Total took a 70% stake in Impact's Block 2913B and became operator, leaving Impact with 20% and Namcor with 10%. The block is a deep-water cretaceous fan prospect covering some 8,215 sq km with water depths of 2,500-3,250 metres. Impact has been assessing 3D seismic data from the acreage, acquired in early 2017.
Meanwhile, late last year, India's state-owned ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) acquired minority stakes from Tullow Oil in blocks in the Walvis Basin. One, located in PEL 30, is operated by Canadian-registered Eco Atlantic, while the other, in PEL 37 is operated by Tullow itself.
With Shell also having acquired acreage in Orange basin licence PEL39 back in 2014, there's no shortage of majors with deep enough pockets to launch exploration programmes, now oil company finances are recovering. But farming into exploration acreage, probably fairly cheaply, is no guarantee that they'll start ploughing money into the country.
Namibian exploration has a chequered past. That various operators have failed to reach agreement with Namibian authorities over the development of the Kudu offshore gasfield since it was discovered 170km offshore in the Orange Basin by Chevron in 1974 is hardly auspicious. Shell and Tullow, among others, have tried to commercialise Kudu, the country's only commercial-scale hydrocarbons find, but failed, mainly for lack of an outlet for the gas.
Meanwhile, optimism over drilling by Brazil's HRT and others in the Walvis Basin in 2013 turned to disappointment when no commercial discoveries were made—though the results did show the existence of a working petroleum system.
However, conditions today look as positive as they've done for some time, given that international oil companies are returning to promising African frontier acreage—and having success, as in Senegal and Mauritania.
"If you are going to invest $2bn to develop an oilfield, you need stability and you need fiscal terms that are going to be reliable in the long term," Mike Doherty, chairman of Impact Oil and Gas, said at the International Petroleum Week conference in London in February. "This is a key factor and I think some African countries—Namibia and Ghana—have got it right, and I'm afraid some haven't."
Terms currently offered by the government for production-sharing agreements include a 5% royalty and petroleum income tax of around 32%, with at least a 45% share of profits going to the contractor, according to Selma Usiku, exploration geologist at AziNam, a private equity-backed explorer with Namibian acreage. The resulting government take of around 55% compares to roughly 75-80% in Angola and Nigeria and around 65% in Ghana, she said.
Namibia has a population of only around 2.5m, relatively well developed onshore infrastructure and an offshore oil province that could potentially be on the scale of the North Sea or Gulf of Mexico. That puts the country in a better position to be generous in its terms than most sub-Saharan countries, Usiku told IP Week. Political stability and a developed financial and banking system also help make Namibia a relatively benign market for foreign investors. There's also no shortage of investment-hungry independents eager to point out the varied and promising geology of Namibia's offshore, as they seek to bring in partners.
AziNam's Usiku said a "technical unlocking" of Namibian potential had happened over the past five years, via an increase in 3D seismic acquisition. This, she said, was reducing exploration risk and showed sections of Namibian acreage to be liquid, rather than gas, plays—and therefore more likely to bring in investment.
Technology has also moved on, making ultra-deep plays such as ones Total has farmed into, more attractive prospects for drillers. Oil is the real prize, but even gas finds wouldn't necessarily cause the sort of headaches posed in the past by Kudu—which has proven reserves of around 1.3 trillion barrels.
Until recently, the only obvious market for that scale of gas find was the relatively low-paying local market-the power sector in Namibia or onwards to South Africa. The latest company to try its hand with Kudu is BW Offshore, which acquired operatorship in 2017. With a new power station sanctioned, the company hopes to take a final investment decision on production to supply the local power market in the first half of 2018.
However, if further gas reserves were found, Namibia might yet have the option of joining the burgeoning ranks of liquefied natural gas exporters, as floating LNG promises to make relatively small finds economically viable.
So, the foundations for the creation of a new oil and gas province are in place. Now, there's just the small matter of persuading companies to part with investors' money and drill.
The first steps towards proving all this to be more than hype are scheduled for the coming months. First to put drill bit into rock could be UK independent Chariot Oil and Gas, which plans to drill so-called Prospect S on its Block 2312 and 2412A acreage on PEL 71 off central Namibia in the second half of this year. That was made more likely by successful fundraising by Chariot, which said in February it had raised $15m in equity funding towards the cost of drilling. Its partners in the project are AziNam (20%), Namcor (10%) and local partner Ignitus Oil & Gas (5%). If the first well is a success, another is lined up for 2019.
Meanwhile, Tullow plans to drill the Cormorant prospect on the PEL37 licence, in the second half of 2018. The well will target light oil and Tullow says there are a number of similarly-sized follow-up prospects nearby. Tullow is operator with 35%, with partners OVL (30%), Pancontinental Namibia (30%) and Paragon Oil & Gas 5%. Pancontinental Namibia is 66.67%—owned by Pancontinental Oil & Gas and 33.33% by Africa Energy. Eco Atlantic also hopes to drill in the Walvis Basin and others could well follow, given the growing involvement of the majors.
The smaller players that were effectively marooned in Namibia during the sector's downturn without well-resourced partners certainly hope their time has come. "Independents like us and Impact Oil and Gas have been working really hard over the years," says AziNam's Usiku. "Right now, with the support of government and investors both old and new, we believe that this year will be the tipping point."


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Tell me that VBA is still a thing for CorelDraw 19?
I have 19 and it has VBA but We upgraded a coworkers CorelDraw from 18 to 19 and hers only shows Visual Studio and JavaScript. This is scaring me because have have a lot of macros we use!!!!
Mine shows Visual Studio, Basics and Java. Hers just shows Visual Studio and Java... :(
Help please before I panic!!
It's still there. I can't recall how we got VBA to show up. Maybe just creating the GMS folder and copying files into it. Or, recording a macro will create the folder.
Bad news, we've found some items no longer functional so be sure to test your legacy macros.
I suspect we'll see more movement toward toward JAVA and less VBA to cater to MAC users.
CDT said:I have 19 and it has VBA but We upgraded a coworkers CorelDraw from 18 to 19 and hers only shows Visual Studio and JavaScript. This is scaring me because have have a lot of macros we use!!!!
Yes, VBA should be available in CorelDRAW 2019.
If your coworker's system is not showing Visual Basic for Applications in the Scripts docker (Macro Manager), then you might try a "repair" of CorelDRAW. If that doesn't work, then I would try uninstalling / reinstalling CorelDRAW (making sure that VBA support is checked in the options when installing).
I posted this the other day and I'm also still struggling with this one. I tried to force install the .msi file and I got a weird error stating that VBA was already installed. I tried a modify/install and VBA was already selected and still no success. Will try a complete removal and re-install soon.
That's exactly what happened. We had to completely uninstall and reinstall because it wasn't showing in the docker or under script. This nearly gave me a heart attack. It has taken me years to learn the bit of VBA I know and I've relied heavily on them to automate some processes. *sighs* I wish there were comprehensive starts ups for visual studios / coreldraw videos to get people started if they needed to switch. Like all the vba questions asked in last few months or so compiled into video tutorials would be a good place to start. This would help people learn and transition utilizing real questions in this forum and turning them into training videos. I'd like a good one utilizing my naming my document question. :|
I have practically begged them to create something like a "Macros for Users" subforum here on the Community site. I have asked, politely, more than once - the first time was more than two years ago.
I started a blog. For users trying to learn how to use a .GMS file for the first time, I have this: #1: Getting started with using VBA macros (What do you do with a .GMS file?).
I have other posts in the blog where I share some macros and discuss some aspects of workspace customization.
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On Friday 29 September St Peter's took part in the 'world's biggest coffee morning' in memory of Mrs Wallace, who worked at St Peter's as a teacher of Mathematics and key stage 3 Coordinator. Students organised a cake stall at break and lunchtime, raising a massive £426.42 and staff organised a coffee afternoon after school. So many cakes were baked and eaten! A total amount of £1136.81 was raised on the day and split between the national MacMillan charity and the local unit – one of Mrs Wallace's wishlist charities, who cared for her.
Mrs Wallace was an inspiration in how she lived life – every day. To us she was a genuine friend, an experienced colleague, and to each student, that was lucky enough to be in her class, the best teacher ever.
It is humbling to see so many people finding ways to raise money for charity in her memory. From cake sales to running marathons, her passion for raising money for Cancer Research lives on though her friends and family. We are dedicated to continuing the fight against cancer and raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Research and our local Macmillan Unit in Christchurch who looked after Mrs Wallace so well in her final weeks.
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Now that the world is aware of NSA's Prism program where there seems to be unfettered access to the servers of American web firms, we can expect a brave new world of communications and technology competition.
Although it isn't accurate to say there is free trade in the world due to tariffs and fees imposed across the borders of various countries, for the most part, companies easily can sell their wares across the world without having to worry about excess nationalism.
Yes there are exceptions but over time, consumers worldwide are OK with buying products from companies located virtually anywhere. Perhaps this is best exemplified by the popularity of American cars in China and the popularity of German, Japanese and recently Korean cars in the US.
This situation may change in the future as heads of state across the world are beginning to advise their citizens to stay clear of American tech companies if they don't want to be snooped on.
This of course reminds many in the US of how difficult it has been for Huawei to do business with carriers in the US because the government isn't too keen on having potential backdoors in their communications networks which China could potentially use to eavesdrop.
In fact, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich on Wednesday issued a blunt warning to avoid American websites while speaking with reporters in Berlin. "Whoever fears their communication is being intercepted in any way should use services that don't go through American servers," he said.
"The Googles and the Facebooks, I don't know how they cope with this issue," said Gary Hufbauer, senior fellow for trade and economics at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. "There will always be that suspicion."
This is not only a challenge for these consumer-facing companies but those courting businesses – Amazon, Rackspace, Salesforce, etc. The international threats to US tech firms companies could grow quite rapidly if countries become more nationalistic in their purchasing decision as a result of the Prism leak.
There is good and bad news for customers if this initial sentiment becomes a trend. On the plus side, companies with monopolistic strangleholds on the market like Amazon and others will see stronger competitors emerge. This is the case because as Amazon's cloud solutions have grown in size it has been able to lower prices based on economies of scale. If they lose share to others, they won't be able to use pricing which others in the market may consider predatory.
The downside is, these companies may lose share not because of better competitors but because of something which is beyond their control. This hurts employees, investors and the US economy.
It is too early to see if any serious marketshare will be lost and in some cases like Facebook there is a critical mass which is so absolutely huge, it will be difficult to compete effectively with the social networking leader. Still, there will be damage – if there isn't it will be miraculous and this unforeseen leak will have repercussions in the tech market for years to come.


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Archbishop Vincent Nichols continues to tolerate dissent from Terence Weldon
Actually science has shown exactly the opposite. Dutch psychologist Gerard J.M. van den Aardweg, Ph.D., a specialist on homosexuality (unlike Mr. Weldon who has no expertise in this area), says that the claim that homosexuality is normal is one of those statements that are "so foolish that only intellectuals could believe them." It is like saying that anorexia nervosa is healthy. Dr. Aardweg notes that, "The term neurotic describes such relationships well. It suggests the ego-centeredness of the relationship; the attention-seeking instead of loving...Neurotic, in short, suggests all kinds of dramas and childish conflicts as well as the basic disinterestedness in the partner, notwithstanding the shallow pretensions of 'love.' Nowhere is there more self-deception in the homosexual than in his representation of himself as a lover. One partner is important to the other only insofar as he satisfies that other's needs. Real, unselfish love for a desired partner would, in fact, end up destroying homosexual 'love'!" (Dr. Gerard J.M. van den Aardweg, The Battle for Normality, Ignatius Press, 1997, pp. 62-63).
In an interview with ZENIT, which may be found here, Dale O'Leary, a writer and researcher for the Catholic Medical Association, says that the CMA has found in its research that, "..well-designed studies that compare persons with same-sex attractions with the general public have found that persons with same-sex attractions are far more likely to suffer from psychological disorders...The studies published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that persons self-identified as homosexual in comparison to the general public had almost double the rate of suicidal ideation or attempts, substance abuse problems and psychological disorders. One of the studies found that 78.6% of the gay, lesbian or bisexual group suffered from multiple disorders...And there are other problems: Domestic violence is more common among same-sex couples. Men with same-sex attractions are more likely to become infected with a STD, including HIV, hepatitis or HPV, which can lead to cancer. Thus, several studies suggest that 50% of men who have sex with men will become HIV positive before age 50."
And what of Mr. Weldon's ridiculous claim that science has shown "from animal biology" that the homosexual inclination is not "in any scientific sense disordered"? It is significant that Mr. Weldon doesn't produce any research to back his asinine claim. This because there is none. Quite the reverse is true. In fact, Dr. Antonio Pardo, Professor of Bioethics at the University of Navarre, Spain, explains that: "Properly speaking, homosexuality does not exist among animals...For reasons of survival, the reproductive instinct among animals is always directed towards an individual of the opposite sex. Therefore, an animal can never be homosexual as such. Nevertheless, the interaction of other instincts (particularly dominance) can result in behavior that appears to be homosexual. Such behavior cannot be equated with an animal homosexuality. All it means is that animal sexual behavior encompasses aspects beyond that of reproduction." (Antonio Pardo, "Aspectos medicos de la homosexualidad," Nuestro Tiempo, Jul-Aug. 1995, pp. 82-89).
Mr. Weldon betrays his ignorance with the "if animals do it then it must be natural" argument. Animals frequently engage in other forms of behavior such as parental killing of offspring or intra-species devouring. Shall we then say that such behaviors would be "normal" and "healthy"?
But enough of Terence Weldon. I'm frankly far more concerned about his Bishop - Archbishop Vincent Nichols. The Archbishop doesn't seem concerned at all about the right of the faithful to receive Catholic doctrine in its purity and integrity (Veritatis Splendor, No. 113). He seems oblivious to the scandal of the Soho Masses and the actions of Terence Weldon. See here.
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Abp Nichols is doing violence to the faithful entrusted to his care. By refusing to address this bold and open dissent, he takes part in it.
Shameful!!! The Vatican should remove Archbishop Nichols. If he doesn't care enough to deal with dissenters like Weldon, he has no pastoral love for souls.
- Ellen Wironken said...
Terry Weldon is once again insinuating that Pope Benedict XVI is "gay."
This posting and this blog constitutes a hate crime. You all need to look very very carefully over your shoulders in the future.
Look on the bright side. You will all be in your beloved heaven.
NOT. You're all going to hell.
Well, if I ever needed any further evidence that the Catholic church is a fascistic, intolerant, bigoted and hate-filled organisation, I need go no further than this. Shameful is, indeed, the right word. My only source of puzzlement is why Mr Weldon would wish to continue to be associated with the nonsense that is Catholic 'teaching'
- Paul Anthony Melanson said...
Matt, you accuse me of "hate" and then you warn that I will have to "look very very carefully" over my shoulders in the future. Is this a threat?
Barry, you assert that the Catholic church "is a fascistic, intolerant, bigoted and hate-filled organisation." On what do you base this claim? Your dislike for her teaching? Orthodox Jews, Muslims, evangelical Christians and numerous other groups also oppose homosexual acts. Why do you single out the Catholic Church?
- Matt Westwood said...
@Barry: No, it's not a threat, at least, not from me. It's a warning that you are making a lot of potentially very powerful people very, very angry.
And no, you are not being singled out for special attention: all extreme hate-based fascistic death cults (xtianity, islam, all of the stinking pile of disgusting mediaeval superstitious nonsense) are all deserving of (and get) the same level of contempt, hatred and disgust. The "tu quoque" argument you use is unexcusable.
- Paul Anthony Melanson said...
Thank you for the warning Matt. I choose to listen to the Son of Man who warns, "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one." (Luke 12: 4-5).
Who are these powerful people I am angering? Would you care to mention their names?
This is the most appalling fascictic papist nonsense I have ever come across
The word is "fascistic," anonymous. Not "fascictic." Since you cannot even spell the word, perhaps you're not the best qualified to label anything fascistic?
But perhaps you would care to elaborate? Please do share your wonderful theological "insights."
- oraetlabora said...
Homosexuality and Onanism are similar since both deal with "wasting seed(sperm cells) in obtaining pleasure; Onan was struck dead for his "coitus interruptus" deed angering the Lord big time;Please tow the line, the straight line and you can be labelled a "straight" person by the Lord.
- Paul Anthony Melanson said...
For those not familar with the story of Onan, I refer you to Genesis Chapter 38. The term Onanism (an early one for artificial birth control) comes from the name Onan.
According to Catholic doctrine, any disorderly tendency, above all to a vice contrary to nature, cannot have a right to citizenship in a person's thoughts. If someone in his mind makes a concession to this tendency, he sins. This is why in the Confiteor one asks forgiveness for thoughts, words and deeds.
As for the act of sodomy, it constitutes a sin that cries out to Heaven and clamors to God for vengeance (See Gn 18:20; Gn 19:12-13; Lv 18:22; Lv 18"24-28; Lv 20:13; 1 Cor 6: 9-10; Rm 1: 24-27; 2 Pt 2:4-9; Jd 7:8).
Saint Augustine was most frank in his condemnation of sodomy and similar vices: "Sins against nature, therefore, like the sin of Sodom, are abominable and deserve punishment whenever and wherever they are committed...for our Maker did not prescribe that we should use each other in this way. In fact, the relationship that we ought to have with God is itself violated when our nature, of which He is Author, is desecrated by perverted lust." (St. Augustine, Confessions, New York: Penguin, 1967; Book III. Chap 8, p.65).
Homosexuality is ranked among the "sins that cry to heaven for vengeance." Which is why the angels said to Lot: "We are about to destroy this place, for the outcry reaching the Lord against those in the city is so great that he has sent us to destroy it." In his Second Epistle, St. Peter explains how the punishment inflicted on Sodom and Gomorrah stands as a warning to evildoers: "God condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes, making them an example for the godless of what is coming." (2 Peter 2: 6).
In his 1910 Catechism, Pope Saint Pius X tells us that sodomy ranks second in gravity to voluntary homicide among the sins that "cry out to God for vengeance." According to this Catechism, crafted by one of the greatest Popes of the modern era - the Pope of the Eucharist, raised to the altars of the Church - "These sins are said to cry out to God because the Holy Spirit says so and because their iniquity is so grave and manifest that it provokes God to punish with more severe chastisements."
- oraetlabora said...
Cleghornboy: You're right on about your comment on April 4 at 1:02 AM of Onanism; funny but at the same time I also commented to the same as being akin to homosexuality ; oraetlabora


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- Anonymous12 months ago
The pavement on your property is your property but there potentially could also be an easement granted on it.
In short, not enough information.
- realtor.sailorLv 712 months ago
If you are referring to the road in front of your property, probably no. But you need to check to see if the road is "public" or "private." You can check with the city/county or check your deed. If the description has something like "subject to a 00 Ft road right of way" then it's private.
- D JLv 712 months ago
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- SimplytheFACTSLv 712 months ago
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It depends on what pavement you are referring to and what relation it has to your property.
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