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If you've been on the look out for tech news today, you're probably well aware of the big splash that Motorola made with its Project Ara reveal. But Motorola's modular smartphone project won't be yet another walled garden and has enlisted the community-centric input of Phonebloks. Now Phonebloks instigator Dave Hakkens is telling all about this curious collaboration with the Google-owned company and his own plans for the future.
Motorola says the seeds for Project Ara has been planted almost a year ago and even then the concept of a modular device is definitely nothing new. However, the pace really picked up when the Phonebloks concept video started to go viral last month. Dutch designer Dave Hakkens, the brains behind Phonebloks, initially intended to design a smartphone for environmentally-conscious users, as one of the selling points of the concept is that you don't need to throw away a whole smartphone just to upgrade parts of it. The reception that Phonebloks got, however, proved that the concept appealed to a wider range of users and caught the attention of big names in the industry, one of which was Motorola.
How Motorola proceeded was somewhat unprecedented. Where most companies would try to squash small fry competition, sometimes with the threat of litigation, Motorola instead opted to adopt an open path, not unlike the open source nature of Android that its parent company, Google, develops. Motorola has the technical know-how, but, to be able to truly claim openness, it needed to build a community around it and get input from outside sources. That is where Dave Hakkens comes in. Instead of working for Motorola, which apparently was the original offer, Hakkens opted to remain outside and develop the community from there, which gives him the freedom to steer Phonebloks in its own direction should Motorola decide to take Project Ara somewhere else. Phonebloks has uploaded a video explaining this development in the project's overall goals.
At this point, some of the details of this quite exciting collaboration are still vague or even scarce. One thing that's certain is that Phonebloks will continue as an independent endeavor, without funding from Motorola, which is why it is still looking for and accepting financial support. The group has already been approached by component manufacturers interested in producing "bloks" for the modular phone, but Hakkens has his sights first on making a standard specification and then making hardware that actually works. Then they can get to decide things like whether the phone would even run Android at all.
SOURCE: Phonebloks, Forbes


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My business is that of helping small business and starting entrepreneurs, with a "whole-package" approach to starting a business. The only thing I can't do for you is file your corporation or entity, but I can do many other things, which will be explained in the rest of the article. This is not a sales article, so I will not link you to a business page, but I will be discussing the topic of web design and consulting, as seen from someone who has done this for more than 5 years.
When I sold my first website and logo design work, I didn't really know that I had just launched a business. I had watched many logo designs, built my own website, and worked for a guy for whom I had to build a website, design a logo, and do many other business-related tasks. I had enough practice and had shown my first pieces of work to my aunt, and she referred me to someone who was willing to pay me to help her design a logo and website.
From there on I have built many websites and have helped people bring their visions into the real world. Most of the people I've helped are small entrepreneurs who have large visions, but don't know where to start. My job is to consult them on different things such as the type of logo they should make, why having certain colors appeals to a certain type of buyer, and why spending money on certain "done-for-you" systems is not always a good idea.
Some UX UI Website Design new york can be expensive, and this is what web design and consulting businesses have found out as well. Why not go into other markets where prices are high, and sell services for a cheaper fee. Because these types of businesses are all online, a person can be in Australia, speaking to a business representative in California. Documents will be exchanged and everything can be done in "the cloud" so web design and business consulting is one of the most technologically advanced professions out there.
Whether you want some business consulting or web design, it's always best to research work professionalism and prices through different websites. If all else fails, the best thing for you would be to learn how to do it yourself, and maybe you'll have your own web design and consulting business.
In conclusion, in this article we discussed the topic of web design and consulting as experienced by someone who has created an online business from scratch. I have had customers come and go, and many that have stayed. The ones who leave are in business to get rich quick and give up at the first sight of failure or fear. They say "oh that costs too much, or why didn't my past campaign work?" Those who stay, understand that in order to create great work, there must be great sacrifice.

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During PACIFIC 2017, I met with a number of prime contractors including Naval Group and the companies that are tendering for SEA 5000: Fincantieri, Navantia and BAE Systems. I also met with bidders for SEA 1180. My aim was to ensure that the primes are fully aware of our supply chain's capabilities for naval ship building.
Common themes discussed at all meetings included the capabilities of Victoria's maritime defence supply chain and the excellence of our R&D, design and engineering capabilities. I also provided copies of the newly launched Victorian Defence Research Universities Directory, which showcases defence research capabilities in Victorian Universities and research organisations, and which has already proved a useful ready reckoner for a number of international defence contractors.
The successful bidders for projects like SEA 1000, SEA 1180 and SEA 5000 will likely bring a number of their Tier One suppliers with them to Australia. These suppliers will be looking not just at where they can locate, but also for local partners with similar industrial capabilities. As such, a priority for the Victorian Government will be B2B matching opportunities between the international firms and our local businesses to transfer knowledge, skills and technology. This is arguably one of the best opportunities for Victorian companies to become part of the naval ship building program, which will be based in Adelaide.
SMEs interested in B2B matching should get in touch with the Victorian Government Defence Sector Development Team, the Victorian Defence Procurement Office or the Victorian Defence Alliances.
While at PACIFIC, I also did a podcast with Defence Connect on LAND 400 Phase 2, Fishermans Bend, naval shipbuilding and the Defence Cooperative Research Centre in Trusted Autonomous Systems. Click here to listen to the podcast.
Doing a podcast with Defence Connect's Phillip Tarrant during PACIFIC 2017
Defence Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) - Trusted Autonomous Systems
The Defence CRC in Trusted Autonomous Systems' purpose is to develop leading edge capability in autonomous systems for the ADF, with strong industry leadership. It will receive approximately $50 million in funding over a seven year period from the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group's Next Generation Technologies Fund.
The Victorian Government is keen to secure the CRC for Victoria, and we are currently working on how we can put our strongest possible case forward to ensure that we achieve this.
A decision on where the CRC will be based is expected by the end of this year.
Greg Combet12 October 2017
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lily of the valley defined in 1913 yearlily of the valley - Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis);
lily of the valley - The Lily of the Valley is a poet's flower. After the rose it shares with the violet and the cowslip the distinction of being prime favourite, indeed, there are even those who brook no rival to it, and whose feelings are voiced by Keats:
"No flower amid the garden fairer grows
Than the sweet lily of the lowly vale,
The Queen of Flowers."
All the charms of flowerhood seems to centre in it.
Its apparent shrinking from notice -
"That shy plant - the lily of the vale -
That loves the ground, and from the sun withholds
Her pensive beauty, from the breeze her sweets"
and yet, when found, the magic of its beauty and the enchantment of its scent give it an individuality so alluring that, according to the personification of the poetic imagination -
"We might believe...
That thou wert once a maiden, meek and good,
That pined away beneath her native wood
For very fear of her own loveliness,
And died of love she never would confess."
(Hartley Coleridge.)
Let us briefly run through the life-story of this "Naiad of the Vale." In the dryer parts of woods - ash woods in particular - one may find it forming quite extensive societies. In early spring days the creeping rhizome (underground stem) sends up quill-like shoots emerging from a scaly sheath. As they lengthen and uncoil they prove to consist of two leaves, one within another, rising directly from the rhizome. These have no stems, though their narrowing, curled foot-stalks almost look like such. Their plain, oval blades of somewhat concave surface slant a little backwards and catch all the rain possible, conducting it straight away through curling base, as through a spout, to the root.
At the back of the leaves, and rising also straight from the creeping rhizome, though lightly enclosed at the base in the same scaly sheath with them, is the flower stem. It is not quite so tall as they are, and is itself absolutely naked of leaves. In the earliest stage it bears at its summit a number of greenish buds, each on a very short stalk, the youngest at the tip. As the buds open they turn downwards and the flowers hang like a peal of fairy bells. "Ladder to Heaven" is a country name they have at this stage suggested. The Lily of the Valley should be in flower with the hawthorn, for careful experiment shows that both require exactly the same number of degrees of sun-warmth to bring them to maturity.
Sepals and petals alike are purest white, and together they form a plain bell whose edge turns back with six small scallops. The six little stamens are fastened inside near the top of the bell, and in the centre hangs the ovary with short, thick style and button stigma. The anthers open on to the inside of the bell, and are ready just a little before the stigma. The style is longer than the stamen filaments, so the stigma is below the anthers. There is no free honey in the little flowers, though a certain amount of sweet, juicy sap is stored in a tissue round the base of the ovary. But the intense fragrance leaves no need of nectar to advertise the flower. Legend says that it is the fragrance of the Lily of the Valley that draws the nightingale from hedge and bush and leads him to choose his mate in the recesses of the glade. It is said, too, to be almost unique among scents, only that of an odd Mexican cactus can be at all thought to resemble it. It is commonly reputed to be of the greatest value in nervous troubles and a most delightful antidote to headache; on the other hand, a certain French scientist has recently propounded the theory that the fragrance of many flowers, and this Lily in particular, is very injurious to the voice, and he would bar all the offering of bouquets to singers - and, indeed, have the flowers banished entirely from their presence.
The bees are great visitors. As they approach the mouth of the bell they are bound first to strike the projecting stigma and smear it with any pollen they may bring; but if the anticipated visit should fail the pollen is ultimately bound to fall on the edge of the stigma, which is roughened to retain it more easily, and so fertilisation is certain. The flowers pass into berries as the summer progresses, and September sees them hanging, in hue a most brilliant vermilion, each where a flower once was. "Our Lady's Tears," an old name for the plant and one still heard on the Continent, may be derived from these blood-red drops, or it may refer to the flowers in their purity of whiteness. Each berry contains vermilion flesh round a pale, hard seed. But though the plant produces fruit, its persistent underground stem does most of its propagation.
The Lily of the Valley belongs, as its name implies, to the family of the Lilies, forming a special genus all to itself among them. It is, perhaps, most nearly akin to the Solomon's Seal, but it carries no leaves on its flower stalk as the latter does.
Special virtue was once supposed to lie in water distilled from the scented flowers. It was known as Aqua aurea ("Golden Water"), and was deemed worthy to be kept in vessels of gold and silver. Coles (1657) tells us how it was prepared. "Take the flowers and steep them in New Wine for the space of a month; which being finished, take them out again and distill the Wine three times over in a Limbeck. This Wine is more precious than gold; for if any one that is troubled with Apoplexy drink thereof with six grains of Pepper and a little Lavander water they shall not need to fear it that moneth." Rembertus Dodonæus (circa 1560), pointed out how this water "doth strengthen the Memorie" and "comforteth the Harte," while much about the same time Joachimus Camerarius, a renowned physician of Nuremberg, gave a similar prescription quoted by Gerard - "That a Glasse being filled with the flowers of May Lillies and set in an Ant Hill with the mouth close stopped for a month's space, and then taken out, ye shall find a liquor in the glasse which being outwardly applied helps the gout very much." Also, it was greatly valued against infectious fevers.
There are various pretty and curious old names for this plant, such as "Lilly-Convally," and its variations "Convall Lilly," "Liriconfancy," or "Lilly-Confancy."
The Lily of the Valley is very local as a wild flower. In certain districts of England it is still to be found in abundance, but in many it is quite unknown. It no longer, alas! "groweth plentifully upon Hamstead heath four miles from London," as Gerard saw it in Queen Elizabeth's days, and tradition says that it vanished when the trees on the heath were cut down. But at the beginning of last century it was still very plentiful in the woods of Norwood. Legend accounts for the flower in Sussex by recounting how St. Leonard fought against a dragon in the woods there and only after many fierce and bloody encounters did the saint triumph. But wherever his blood fell there Lilies of the Valley sprang up in remembrance of the fight.
These lilies have recently figured largely in experiments relating to the forcing of plants by means of anaesthetics, such as chloroform and ether. It has been found that their winter buds, placed in the vapour of chloroform for a few hours and then planted, break into leaf and flower considerably before those not so treated. Moreover, in the experiments, the resulting plants were exceptionally fine.
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Locomotives magnificent and humble....
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The topics of this blog are Armand-Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Duke of Richelieu, and the IDEAL CITY built on his command next to his magnificent CHÂTEAU on the borders of Touraine, Anjou and Poitou, in France.
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March is National Kidney Month and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On the surface, these two designations appear to have little in common. In fact, however, like many conditions, kidney disease and colorectal cancer disproportionately affect members of minority populations.
With both conditions, early detection is key. For colorectal cancer, early detection saves lives. Yet many who could benefit from early detection are less likely to have access to screening services, in part because of socioeconomic and cultural barriers to care. For example:
- African Americans, American Indians, and Alaska Natives living in rural or isolated areas often lack easy access to care and to transportation.
- Among Hispanic Americans, cultural taboos about discussing disease and death play a role in lower screening rates.
- Rates of death due to colorectal cancer are higher in states with the lowest education levels.
Kidney disease-related disparities
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of chronic kidney disease in the U.S. African Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, and Hispanic Americans all are more likely than white Americans to have these conditions. In addition:
- African Americans are three times more likely to suffer from kidney failure than white Americans. In addition to higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, African Americans are at higher risk for heart disease, another cause of kidney disease.
- Asian Americans are the most likely to have diabetes and not be diagnosed with the condition. They also tend to develop diabetes at a much lower body weight than white Americans, so even a small weight gain can place Asian Americans at risk for diabetes and its complications.
- American Indians and Alaska Natives are 50 percent more likely to have kidney failure than white Americans.
- About 1 in 4 Hispanic Americans over age 45 has diabetes, and diabetes causes kidney failure more often in Hispanic Americans than in white Americans.
Colorectal cancer-related disparities
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect men and women. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups, but disparities exist. For example:
- African Americans with colorectal cancer continue to have the shortest survival times and the highest rates of death.
- Fewer than half of American Indians and Alaska Natives are up to date with their colorectal cancer screenings. That includes adults who have not had any screenings and those who, after an initial screening at age 50, have missed subsequent recommended screenings.
- Fully 52 percent of Asian Americans between 50 and 75, and 47 percent of Hispanic Americans in that age group, have not been screened for colorectal cancer.
Disparities in screening rates are especially important because screenings are one of the most effective ways to prevent colon cancer. Screenings can find abnormal, precancerous growths in the colon, and they can be removed before they turn into cancer.
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Get screened. Talk to your doctor about your risks for diabetes, kidney disease, colorectal cancer, and other conditions—and ask about related screenings. Be sure to discuss whether you're at higher risk because of your age, sex, race, ethnicity, family history, or lifestyle. Then, follow through and have the screenings at the recommended times. For most diseases, the sooner they're detected, the more likely that treatment will be effective.
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Once the civil service exam is taken, scores are calculated and mailed to candidates. An eligibility list is comprised of all of the candidates who received a passing score. Candidates are ranked according to the score they receive, and a higher score translates to a higher rank on the list. Those who receive identical scores are given the same rank. For example, if 11 candidates receive a score of 85 and five candidates receive a score of 95, the five candidates are given a rank of one, and the 11 candidates are given a rank of two.
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Government agencies send out canvass letters to candidates on the eligibility list in order of rank. The canvass letter indicates what type of position is available and asks candidates to indicate their interest. Candidates are free to state that they are not interested, or they may go ahead and indicate they would like to pursue the position. The canvass letter will usually have a return deadline. If candidates first decline interest in a particular agency or position, they are able to re-activate their names by contacting the appropriate department.
The agency that is hiring will typically receive the canvass letters and interview the candidates who are interested in the position. If candidates ranked at the top decline interest in the position, the agency will continue moving down the eligibility list. Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be appointed to the position if they wish to continue pursuing the opportunity. Some candidates find that the position may not be a good fit for them after completing an interview.
Once candidates are appointed to a position, their names are taken off the eligibility list. Candidates who decline canvass letters or positions after an interview may elect to keep their names on the lists for up to four years. Names may be taken off the list if positions are declined, however. Removal from the eligibility list may occur by type of position, government agency or geographical location.


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Transylvania is a popular destination for a city break because it offers plenty of things to do, to see and to visit. You can opt for city breaks focusing on one Transylvania cities, or even on several if you want to visit as much as possible. Therefore, if you only have a couple of days at your disposal for traveling to Transylvania, here are some recommendations that could help you to create your travel itinerary.
City break in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca is the second largest city in Romania, after Bucharest and the largest in Transylvania. It is already known that it is heavily populated by students, except maybe during the summer season, the main reason being that it is one of the largest university centers in Romania.
Being a university city wishing to attract as many young people as possible, Cluj offers plenty of opportunities for leisure, from sporting activities and events to entertainment for a night spent out in the city with some friends in pubs or clubs.
You can't leave Cluj without climbing to Cetatuia (the fortress). Here you can find the Belvedere Hotel, one of the most beautiful hotels in Cluj. Plus a few terraces where you can have a cup of coffee while you're admiring the city. The fortress is found on the left bank of Somes and it's a fortification built during the Habsburg period (in the early part of the 18th century) on the top of the hill with the same name.
The first place to reach once you set foot in Cluj is Union Square. It is the central square of the city and one of the oldest in the central and eastern European cities. On its four sides, there are old houses, baroque and eclectic palaces, such as the Banffi Palace (today's Museum of Art).
The Museum Square was the first market of medieval Cluj. In the Museum Square and on the adventurous streets you will be able to admire a lot of Gothic buildings. The Museum Square is now surrounded by terraces and stalls of local craftsmen (souvenirs, crafts, handmade jewelry, and delicacies).
City break in Sibiu
Another great option for a city break in Transylvania is Sibiu. Sibiu is without a doubt one of the most interesting cities in Romania. It is the place where culture and history blend in perfectly. No trip to Sibiu would be complete without a visit to the ASTRA Museum. In Dumbrava Sibiului there is this open-air ethnographic museum that is, without a doubt, the most pleasant place to go for a long walk. Whether you choose to simply go for a ride on a carriage or boat trip, you have plenty to see at any time, as the collections of houses and objects gathered over the years are impressive. And then there are two restaurants, boarding houses, playgrounds and plenty of parking places.
The Large Square (Piata Mare) has been designated a UNESCO monument and is bordered by the Brukenthal Palace, the Moringer House, the Tower of the Council, the Hecht House and the Filek Palace, among others, meaning some of the most memorable buildings in the city. When you get there, spend a moment thinking that this place existed in 1366 – so the "eyes" of the buildings that limit it have seen many, from fairs to popular gatherings and executions – that took place at the fountain that you can see even today.
The oldest cast iron bridge in Romania, the Lies Bridge was built in 1859 above Ocnei Street, linking the Lower Town and the Upper Town. But the metallic bridge has a legendary reputation. The name used today is due to an urban legend that says that the bridge had ears and could crash if someone who crossed it said a lie.
For a day of walking around the city, the nearest places are Rasinari, the native village of writer Emil Cioran, a charming place full of picturesque Saxon houses; and Paltinis, a magnificent mountain resort perfect for some light trekking tours.
City break in Sighisoara
We could not exclude from this list the city that hosts the only inhabited fortress in Europe, Sighisoara. The photos of the cobbled streets and the colored facades of the fortress' houses became viral with the help of the social networks and brought to Sighisoara a considerable increase in the number of tourists. Fascinated by the story of the prince Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula, foreign tourists come to see the place where he was born and to discover as many of his childhood mysteries. Follow their lead and discover one of the most unusual places in Transylvania on your next city break.
Sighisoara fortress is the main reason why you should visit this city. Built during the 14th century, the city is still a very well-preserved testimony of those distant days. Additionally, it is also the place in the city that hides most of the sights, which you can explore during a walk following the walls of the old city. The interior of the fortress is also the venue for events with medieval air over the year.
The houses inside Sighisoara fortress are the ones that will catch your eye with every step. But, among them are some hidden gems, which you must necessarily see. The Dracula House is the most famous of them because Vlad Tepes was born and lived here. Today, the house includes a ground-floor restaurant and an Arms Museum upstairs. Other houses to visit are the Deer House and the Venetian House, two special buildings that are hard to miss during a walk through the fortress.
The historical churches of Sighisoara are religious and cultural symbols of the city. The oldest and most notable construction of this kind is the Lepers Church, remarkable by the Gothic architectural style, but also for the stories surrounding it, given that it served as a shelter for lepers during 1647-1684. Other places of worship you can visit in Sighisoara are the Dominican Monastery Church, the Church of the Hill, the Orthodox Cathedral, the Cornesti Orthodox Church and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.
City Break in Brasov
Known by foreigners as being "the Hollywood of Romania" due to the flashy sign on the top of the mountain, Brasov is one of the favorite destinations for tourists coming from outside the borders. Brasov is no more than a beautiful city from one end to another. Whether you let yourself taken away and discover the narrow and colorful streets of the city, whether you decide to venture into an expedition to include as many tourist attractions as possible, you will not get bored. If you want to follow the second option, you shouldn't miss Bran Castle, Black Church, the Council Square, Rope Street, Weavers Bastion, Catherine's Gate and the White Tower.
Being a fortified fortress in the past, Brasov owns two towers that, along with the walls, had the role of defending the city from the invaders. The towers called the Black Tower and the White Tower, were at the walls of the fortress, a few meters away, communicating with them through mobile bridges. Today, however, they are no longer functional. The towers were each served by some guilds with bastions. The Black Tower belonged to the blacksmiths and the White to the tinkers. The White Tower was the highest fortification in the city.
Probably the most known and most sought-after place in Brasov, it is impossible not to have heard of the Council Square. The Council Square was the place where trade fairs were held for medial merchants, and the city was established as an important commercial center at that time. The House of Councils, meaning the town hall, was built in 1420, naturally, in the center of the Square. Today, the Town Hall houses the County Museum of History.
If you have time to get out of the city and visit a bit and the surroundings, Poiana Brasov should not be missed! Of course, in winter you have more reasons to go there because Poiana Brasov is famous for its ski slopes and cabled installations, but also during summer, it's perfect for some nice long walks enjoying the fresh mountain air.
These are just a few suggestions for a city break in Transylvania, but keep in mind that, if you organize your time carefully, you can plenty of things even during such a short time.


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B.Tech. Course at NSIT, IGDTUW, and DTU:
- Securing 60% or more marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Must have passed English as a subject of study at the Senior School Certificate Examination Level
- JEE Main Rank (Paper 1) shall be eligible for admission to the first semester of B. Tech. course provided he/she has passed in each subject separately.
B. Tech. Course at IIIT-D:
- Must have secured 80% or more marks in the aggregate of best of five subjects including Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics.
- 80% or more in Mathematics in qualifying examination AND having JEE Main Rank (Paper 1) is eligible.
B. Arch. Course at IGDTUW:
- No candidate shall be admitted to B. Arch. course unless she has passed an examination at the end of the l0+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and also at least 50% in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or has passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate AND qualified JEE Main (Paper II) examination.
Age Limit: For all participating institutions, there is no minimum and maximum age criteria.
JAC Delhi 2020 Online Registration
All candidates desirous of seeking admission to the engineering/architecture programs at DTU, IGDTUW, IIIT-D, and NSUT are required to visit website www.jacdelhi.nic.in to pay a non-refundable registration-cum-counseling fee of Rs.1500/- ( plus transactions charges as applicable)
The candidate will initiate the fee submission for the online registration process by entering his/her following details:
- JEE Main Application Number
- Name (as per JEE Admit Card)
Online JAC Delhi 2020 Application Form Filling: After successful fee payment, candidates are required to visit the website www.iacclelhi.nic.in again and fill the online registration form. After successful fee payment, if a candidate does not fill the ONLINE registration form, he/she will not be considered for any seat allotment in any round of the counseling.
Having paid the counseling fee, the candidate shall visit the website http://www.jacdelhi.nic.in and Click on the New Registration link. Candidate must enter the following to access the Online Registration Form:
- JEE(Main) Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Result Status: Declared Pass in 12th Class or
- Declared Pass in (10+3) Diploma Examination (ln case of Admission in B. Arch. only)
JAC Delhi 2020 Choice Filling and Locking
Filling of Choices:
- All the registered candidates, who have successfully paid their counseling fee, are required to exercise their choices of University / Institute and Branch in order of their preference.
- As per the eligibility of the candidate, available seat information relating to University/Institute and Branches will be displayed.
- Candidates can fill in as many numbers of choices in the order of preference as they wish to fill, from the list of available choices.
- The registered candidates are required to see the fee structures and branches of each university/ institute before filling the choices.
- It is in the interest of the candidates to fill the maximum number of available choices.
Please Note: B. Arch. Candidates (IGDTUW)
Eligible Female Candidates seeking admission in B. Architecture Program at IGDTUW must choose B. Arch. as one of the Choices.
Choice Locking & Printing of Locked Choices:
- Choices filled by candidates will be locked automatically' for that particular round after the registration period is over. However, a candidate can change his/her choices for every round as per the counseling schedule.
- Candidates have to take the print out of the filled choices onl_v.- after closing of choice filling.
JAC Delhi 2020 Seat Allotment
Allotment of seat (B. Tech.): After completion of the choice filling period, including other parameters, the so filled choices of all registered candidates will be considered for allotment of seats as per CRL Rank in Paper-l of JEE (Main) for DTU, IGDTUW, NSUT and as per IIITD Rank for IIIT-D fMerit Criteria to arrive at IIITD rank
Allotment of seat (B. Arch.): After the choice filling period is over, besides other parameters, all candidates who registered for B. Arch. will be considered for allotment of seats as per All India Merit Rank in Paper-II of JEE (Main) -for for IGDTUW.
JAC Delhi 2020 Seat Matrix
The candidates can check below the total seats available in each of the 4 institutes that participate in JAC Delhi Counselling 2020:
|1. Delhi Technological University (DTU)
|2. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW)
|3. Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIT-D)
|4. Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT)
You can check the distribution of the seats among the various courses from here.
JAC Delhi 2020 Reservation of Seats
The reservation under JAC Delhi 2020 is as below in the table.
Reservation Policy of NSIT, DTU and IGDTUW
|Seats Reserved
Reservation policy at IIIT-Delhi
|Seats Reserved
|Defence sub-category
|Persons with Disabilities
JAC Delhi 2020 Fee Structure
The candidates can check below the fee structure f the institutes below:
*Fee for NSUT & DTU for remaining three years of B. Tech. Courses will be as follows:
- II Year: Rs. 1,90,000/- for the academic year 2020-21
- III Year: Rs. 2,06,000/- for the academic year 2021-22
- IV Year: Rs. 2,90,000/- for the academic year 2022-23
**Fee for IGDTUW-F. remaining three years of B. Tech. and for remaining four years of B. Arch. program will be as follows:
|Rs. 1,14,000/-
|Rs. 1,05,000/-
|Rs. 1,25,000/-
|Rs. 1,15,000/-
|Rs. 1,37,000/-
|Not Applicable
|Rs. 1,50,000/-
- Delhi Government has launched an attractive Higher Education Guarantee Scheme.
- Hostel and Mess fee has to be paid separately. Please refer to the website of the individual University/Institute.
The documents required at the time of Admission
Receipt of the Admission Fee Payment.
Online created Registration Form duly signed by guardian/parent and candidate.
Printout of filled choices (printed after the closing of registration)
Three passport size photograph.
Printout of the Admit Card & Score Card of JEE(Main.
Marks sheet of the qualifying examination i.e. Class XII or equivalent.
Printout out of Seat Allotment Letter downloaded from www.jacdelhi.nic.in
Date of Birth Certificate as indicated in High School or equivalent examination i.e. Class X
Bonus Point documents, if eligible for IIIT-D bonus point.
Reserved category/sub-category Certificate
Medical fitness certificate original in case of General / SC / ST / CW / OBC / SG / TP / CW / KM (Format available in this brochure).
PD sub-category: A certificate from the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for Physically Handicapped Karkarduma, Vikas Marg, Delhi-1 lOO92 is to be produced at the time of counseling/admission, which will certify that the applicant is fit for undergoing the said course
JAC Delhi Official Website – www.jacdelhi.nic.in.
For more details on JAC Delhi 2020 Check – Information Brochure from last year.
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HÀ NÔI — A member of airport technical staff died when repairing a jet bridge at Đà Nẵng International Airport on Monday.
The information was confirmed by Trần Phước Hương, head of Đà Nẵng City's Hải Châu District Police. The victim was Võ Hồng Duy, 29, from Quảng Nam Province.
The accident happened when Duy was repairing jet bridge number 16 at the airport. No planes were reported to have been in operation at the time of the accident.
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Creative Spark rebrands Manchester Arena's corporate offer
Manchester agency Creative Spark has created both a new brand identity and an updated website for Manchester Arena's corporate hospitality offering, now known as the Prime Experience.
With a capacity of 21,000 people, Manchester Arena is the fourth largest arena venue in Europe and has hosted acts including The Rolling Stones, Madonna, U2 and Lady Gaga.
The Arena approached Creative Spark to rebrand its four-tiered VIP corporate hospitality package, which was suffering from a lack of brand awareness and cohesion.
With four membership options ranging from private suites to VIP seating, the challenge was to convey the premium nature of the offering while still making clear the options were part of a set.
The agency chose the new name and went on to create the new logo, brand guidelines, marketing collateral and website.
Creative director, Neil Marra, said: "Picking a name that captured the high-end, exclusivity of the brand was a real challenge, but we feel that both the name and the premium brand we created around it helps position the Prime Experience as the premiere hospitality package in Manchester."
Manchester Arena general manager, James Allen, added: "We've long been admirers of Creative Spark, so they were first choice when it came to pitching for our hospitality rebrand.
"The team delivered an excellent brand in Prime Experience, but the journey didn't stop at a logo. We gained an insight into, and new understanding of, our business that will become invaluable as we continue to grow hospitality at the world's second busiest venue."
Creative Spark also works with the likes of Virgin Money, New Balance, Aegean Airlines and Manchester Metropolitan University.


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Amazon needs to include in excess of 1,500 bundle pickup areas in organization with the national drug store chain Rite Aid. As of Thursday, clients will almost certainly get arranges in excess of 100 Rite Aid stores and bounce to more than 1,500 before the year's over.
The huge retailers broadsided by the lighting up of the ascent of Amazon.com have found one bit of leeway: physical spots where clients get their stuff when they pick. Amazon is attempting to make up for preferred position through organizations, saying Thursday that notwithstanding Rite Aid, it is searching for all the more little estimated organizations just as other huge chain partners to manage those in an administration it's employment "to counter."
Amazon is continually slicing arrangements with huge retailers to counter what has turned into a need in the retail segment: accommodation for clients. One month from now, Kohl's extend its organization with Amazon when it begins to acknowledge Amazon comes back to the majority of its 1,150 stores.
The enormous retail locations, overpowered by the unstable development of Amazon.com, have found that they have a favorable position: physical areas where clients who lean toward can get their requests.
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Contra Costa SBDC
The Contra Costa SBDC, in collaboration with community partners, delivers small business advising and training to promote economic and human capital development. It's workshops and individualized advising are always no-cost and the business/strategic planning classes are very low cost. They proudly serve the entire County of Contra Costa and support current and aspiring small business owners with access to capital, government contracting/procurement, exporting and management consulting assistance on myriad topics including marketing, operations, human resources and finance.
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Permeable Pavers
Permeable Pavers
Although concrete lasts a long time whenever the ground is covered with it, rain doesn't seep into the soil. As the rain accumulates and water starts flowing off the concrete, it can create problems. But porous pavement materials are now available to provide a solid base and still allow water to seep through. Alternative materials which include pervious asphalt, pervious concrete, interlocking pavers, and plastic grid pavers, allow rain and snowmelt to seep through the surface down to underlying layers of soil and gravel. In addition to reducing the runoff from the rain that falls on them, permeable pavements can help filter out pollutants that contribute to water pollution. Permeable pavements can also reduce the need for road salt and reduce construction costs for residential and commercial development by reducing the need for some conventional drainage features.
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For patios or walkways, consider installing permeable concrete pavers. The pavers are solid, but if they're spaced correctly, water drains between them. Pavers are placed over a bed of sand or gravel, which filters water before it percolates into the soil. Permeable pavers are made from concrete or cut stone and are available in several styles.
When replacing or creating a driveway or parking area, consider either permeable pavers or open-cell concrete blocks. These blocks are designed to support vehicles, but are sufficiently open to allow water to drain through them. The spaces are filled with gravel or sand. Grass or low ground cover can grow in the open spaces, which helps reduce heat buildup.
Another product that can be used for driveways is pervious concrete, aka porous pavement. As its name implies, this is a highly porous form of concrete. It's made from aggregate (small stones) and cement, which binds the aggregate together. However, unlike conventional concrete, pervious concrete contains little, if any, sand. This results in a substantial number of open spaces in the concrete, basically a lot of holes through which water can flow into the ground.
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Ertine was the Chief of Security of Bartyn's Landing circa 69 BBY, by then an old man. Although technically an employee of Outer Rim Oreworks, Chief Ertine served the citizens of the Landing as their constable, along with the Security Chief's Seconds.
At that point, the Landing and its surrounding area were terrorized by a gang of raiders led by a supposed Jedi sorcerer known as The Padawan. The citizens asked Chief Ertine to stop them. Ertine gathered his Seconds, including a young Mon Calamari ex-sailor named Mix Liddell, and they tracked The Padawan to his gang's hideout.
Unfortunately, The Padawan saw them coming and arranged his men to ambush Ertine. Ertine and his Seconds were killed, except for Liddell who barely survived.
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Garold "Gary" Cooper
Garold "Gary" Cooper, 79, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1932, in Augusta, Kan., son of Henry W. Cooper and Wilma (Holt) Cooper Leahew.
He married the former JoAnn Polk on June 10, 1955, in Shawnee, Okla. She survives.
He served in the Air Force and was stationed at Anchorage, Alaska. After serving in the military, he attended Oklahoma Baptist University and after graduation he ministered at Bazine, Kan. During his tenure at Bazine, he attended Central Baptist Theological seminary. After graduating from seminary he ministered at numerous churches in Kansas, Iowa and Illinois.
Gary loved telling jokes, fishing, pheasant hunting, gardening, writing (he recently completed a children's book), but most of all his family and especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He never met a stranger and will be missed by all. Through the years, he has touched the lives of many people. Even though he was going through a difficult time in his own life, he always had time to help others.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Cooper of Jerseyville; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Connie Cooper of Kane; one daughter, Sharon Cooper of Waco, Texas; four grandchildren and spouses, Bradley Cooper, Amy and Rick Gillis, Carrie and Mike Margherio, and Emily and Jeff Turnbough; eight great-grandchildren, Caitlyn Dixon, Sydney Gillis, Morgan and Drew Margherio, Cooper Gillis, and Hayley, Josh and Drew Turnbough; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Robert and Karlene Cooper, Richard and Janice Cooper, James and Ann Cooper, Joe Leahew and Jerry Leahew; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy (Cooper) and Bill Shutter, Judy (Leahew) and Henry Bruhn Joveta and Kevin Holt; one uncle, Merle Cooper; and one aunt, Naomi Matthews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Nancy Burrup and Janice Leahew.
In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. The Revs. Brent Meyer and Ed Haun will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville or to the Kane Baptist Church Youth Group.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.


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Over the years, we've looked at how asset forfeiture programs can be used as major revenue streams for law enforcement, detailing how agencies work around restrictions meant to safeguard due process and finding surprising big ticket items that were seized. Now, working with Lucy Parsons Labs, we're looking at how one city has used asset forfeiture to fund a surge in domestic surveillance spending.
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Google calls on European court to dismiss antitrust fine
Google and the European Union have wrapped three days of court appeals as the tech giant attempts to overturn $2.6 billion in fines from alleged antitrust breaches.
Google has called for Europe's second highest court to throw out it out.
A lawyer for the company said the amount may be "an eye-catching amount, it might attract headlines, but it is not justified by the actual facts of this case."
The Alphabet unit also argued that additional amounts tacked on to the fine imposed by the European Commission in 2017
in an effort to deter anti-competitive behavior were excessive and unwarranted.
They believe existing case law shows that Google's behavior was not anti-competitive while its market shares -- and the 13 countries where the infringement was committed did not justify the size the penalty.
A ruling is expected next year and can be appealed to Europe's highest court-- the Court of Justice.


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Deadline reported, Dermot Mulroney has join the second season ABC's Station 19 for a recurring character.
Mulroney will play the father of office Ryan Tanner (Alberto Frezza), who wasn't always forthright with the law which affects his relationship with his son. He's playing a character who's recently back in the town after an extended leave.
Station 19 is produced by Shondaland, the production company of Shonda Rhimes.


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It's not all planting trees, pouring sidewalks and paving reclaimed streets in the Jewelry District. The 195 Redevelopment District Commission has begun installing sculptures at entry points to the District and along I-195 on the East Side. The works were selected by the Commission to provide interim features in the vacant land while it awaits the first developers' buildings. The works offer artists' individual concepts for ways to look at nature, the area and its past.
I Walk, Therefore I Dream
Sophia Sobers, a recent graduate of RISD, devised I Walk, Therefore I Dream. The project draws inspiration from nature, incorporating ornamental grass, hanging plants, solar cells and LED lights. Location: Parcel 34, at the intersection of Bassett and East Franklin.
The Gazing Garden
The Gazing Garden is the creation of Adam Anderson, a dual Brown and RISD alumnus. The installation features mirrored aluminum spheres that reflect their surroundings in interesting and engaging ways. Location: Parcel 41, at East Franklin and Friendship.
Amethyst Rising
Amethyst Rising was created by Topher Gent, a RISD alumnus and Rhode Island native. The work references faceted gemstones and harkens to the industrial history of the Jewelry District. Location: Parcel 37, at the intersection of Point and East Franklin.
Somewhat related sidenote: Look closely at the earth on which Amethyst Rising is placed. Yes! That's grass planting medium, the first sign that clover and grass will soon be spreading its cool, dust-settling green on Parcel 37.
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One of the signs vandalized at the site of a Fort Erie development project.
Local residents living adjacent to the Habourtown at Erie Beach Development area, south of Dominion Rd. between Bardol Ave. and Basset Ave. in Fort Erie, awoke to an unseemly sight last Friday morning.
Crudely spray-painted in large black letters across the developer's advertising signs and the Town's own public notice postings were the words "WE ARE THE LORAX" and "WE SPEAK FOR THE TREES".
The phrases refer to a children's book (later turned into a TV special and movie) by Dr. Seuss. In the story, the Lorax is a personification of nature who advocates against environmental degradation. The Lorax proclaims: "I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues".
The vandalism represents another ploy in a long line of maneuvers from protestors attempting to stop the Silvergate Homes development project.
The municipally approved plan will see the construction of close to 130 detached homes and townhouses, alongside a 10-storey 110-unit condominium (equipped with lights and architectural elements designed to mitigate its impact on migratory bird populations).
Following prior advice from seasoned advocates such as A Better Niagara's Liz Benneian, local environmental activists have been employing various tactics to try and make the owner cease construction efforts: removing "no trespassing" signs, conjuring up exaggerated environmental issues and historical concerns, speaking at town council meetings, filing appeals, and circulating petitions.
To date, none of the strategies used by the project's adversaries have worked.
Harbourtown Village received the green light from the Town of Fort Erie in March of this year. Although the decision was appealed by opponents, the likelihood that Ontario's Land Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) will view the project to be in contravention of municipal planning rules is very low.
The land in question has been privately held for decades. Its owner, Fred Costabile, has agreed to give over seven acres of prime riverfront (amounting to around one-fifth of the entire property) to the Town; in turn, preserving much of the old growth forest in the development area.
Costabile even plans to beautify the massive stormwater management pond that has sat as an eyesore on the property for years; adding gazebos, benches, and native plantings.
"It doesn't matter what you do", said the land's owner. "Certain individuals will find something to dispute".
Unlike many developers who may simply push through with a project and ignore residents' concerns, Costabile takes pride in listening to community members and gives back to the places where he works (as evidenced by his 2012 Niagara Entrepreneur of the Year award for community contribution).
"I believe the majority of people are good and actually support what we're doing here", said Costabile. "You can't let a small minority keep you down".
The residential development will result in significant financial gain for the Town and provide more much-needed housing options.
"I think Fred has shown immense patience and understanding throughout this entire ordeal", said a local resident outside looking at the vandalized public notice sign. "I'm surprised it's come to this".
Another man walking his dog half-jokingly quipped: "We need to have night security out here!"
When contacted over the weekend, the Niagara Regional Police Service could not comment on if it had any information regarding who was behind the vandalism.


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7 Weekend DIY Project Ideas
The first couple of weeks in January always have me thinking about organization. It must be the whole 'starting the new year off on the right foot' thing. So, for this week's weekend projects to try, I've rounded 7 organizational DIY projects that you can easily tackle over the weekend. Roll up those sleeves and click through for all 7 project ideas.
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A house is located in the cottages area "Sunny Poliana" (village Staryi Yarychiv, 15 km from Lviv on the route Kiev-Chop).
The territory of the cottage is under the clock protection, all the streets are lit, video surveillance is underway.
Dwelling house 2-storey (land lot 10 ha), an area of 264 sq.m. On the 1st floor there is a garage 23 m2, an entrance hall is 6 sq.m, a fuel (gas boiler Ariston) of 8 sq.m., a guest bathroom 4 sq.m, a kitchen 12 sq.m., a room of 10 sq. M. m., living room 53 sq. m. with access to the terrace of 32 sq.m. Together in 1-th floor – 116 sq.m. On the 2nd floor there are 3 bedrooms (17, 19, 23 sq. m.), A dressing room 9 sq.m, a bathroom 7 sq.m, a corridor of 30 sq.m, each bedroom has access to balconies (3 and 9 sq. .m) Basement (30 sq. M) – fuel (solid-fuel boiler Viadrus), gym 17 sq. M. m
The house is heated, there is gas, light, internet, water, as well as central (cottages town) sewage and water supply. The house is equipped with alarm and video surveillance (remote control via the Internet). Fencing (rubble stone 65 m.p), exterior and garage gates with electric drive. Precinct territory – cobblestone. Near the forest (70 m), lake (1 km).
Cost – $ 150,000 USA (Possible trade)
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Pine shoot beetle - Tomicus piniperda L.
Tomicus piniperda L. (pine shoot beetle) has been in North America for approximately 40 years, and is currently under official control in Canada.
Pine (Pinus) is the principle host tree for this pest.
What information is available
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- D-01-12: Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation and Domestic Movement of Firewood
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Sunday Take Five ~~ October 6, 2019
I'm still trying to catch up with the avalanche of great music that is coming my way via artists and publicists. It's a wonderful problem to have and while I'm listening to things every day, it cuts into my reviewing time so here's a look at some titles that might otherwise not receive the attention they deserve.
Doug Duffey And Badd Play The Blues This is a solid release with nine tracks of original music. Three of the tracks stood out for me, The Things We Used To Do, Evil, and Have You Ever, but the remaining numbers are nothing to sneeze at and could very easily receive airplay. I wasn't familiar with the band, but I recommend you get acquainted with them soon!
Screamin' John & TD Lind Mr. Little Big Man Screamin' John, aka John Hawkins and TD Link, aka Tim Arlon, make a powerful team with each playing guitar and Arlon adding vocals and piano. They are backed by Jeff Crane on bass, Paul Culligan on drums, and Joel Pinkerton on harp. Pinkerton does a fantastic job, and I look forward to catching more of their work soon. The CD is a mix of originals with some covers of Magic Sam, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Reed, BB King, and Lead Belly. Definitely worth a listen.
Biscuit Miller And The Mix Chicken Grease Funky, bluesy, and oh so much fun. Miller plays a wicked bass and sings from his soul. He's joined by Doctor Love on drums and vocals, Bobby B. Wilson on guitar, Alex "Southside" Smith on guitar, and John Ginty on all sorts of keyboards. Marcus Robinson guests with his lap steel guitar on two outstanding tracks, 609 and Chicken Grease. The remaining songs are a lot of fun and should deliver your quotient of funk for the month!
Brody Buster's One Man Band Damn! I Spilled The Blues Listening to Brody Buster is a lot of fun. Seeing him play live – so many instruments played at a high level – is nothing short of amazing. Buster can do things with a harmonica in a rack while playing guitar and drums, that many harp players can't do with it in their hands. This album was produced by Kenny Neal and you can hear the upgrade from his previous EP. Buster wrote or co-wrote all ten of the songs and there are several different tracks that will be receiving airplay. It's on VizzTone, so should be fairly easy to find wherever you buy albums.
Ghost Town Blues Band Shine I've had a chance to listen to a few of GTBB's albums and have found them to be very underrated. The members are strong musicians and they have a great sound. Outstanding tracks for me include Soda Pop, High Again, My Father's Son, and Evangelie. If you haven't put this group on your radar, I encourage you to do so. You just might find yourself becoming a fan.


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A futher message from our Commodore.
I hope everyone is continuing to stay safe as COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives. I like to be optimistic and hope that the scientists and politicians responsible for guiding us through this have a robust plan on how we can return to some kind of normality... Only time will tell.
Meanwhile the MSC GP and Sailing Committees are continuing to meet and discuss how activities at the club can safely resume once government starts to lift restrictions on travel. The RYA has recently announced that it is working on a "Return to boating strategy" but we will have to wait and see what guidance they can give us. In the meantime we are developing our own Red / Amber / Green approach which will hopefully enable us to get back onto the water for recreational sailing and paddleboarding in the near future. Dates will need to be confirmed however the plan may be something like this:-
- Strong social distancing to be enforced
- Leisure / recreational sailing and paddleboarding resume
- New members can be welcomed.
- Maintenance activities permitted
- No safety cover
- Only use of club toilets permitted, no access to other areas. Change at home
- Bar closed
- Full resumption of water based activities.
- Training permitted
- Minimal use of clubhouse facilities
- Bar closed
- Resumption of normal operations
Obviously I wish I could give dates and more certainty on when each of these stages will occur, but this depends on factors outside of our control. In the meantime though please join in one of the virtual club racing sessions or join us in the virtual bar on a Wednesday evening - it'd be great to hear from you!


text: With a winter wedding planned, the start of autumn was the perfect backdrop for this beautiful couple's engagement shoot. Clouds could not a cast a shadow on Ann-Marie and Conal's day in romantic Ramelton. They were so at ease together and like the richness of the seasonal colours their love shone through.


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809 Error/Tunnel Swapping with IKEv2
Hi there,
we are currently running Client2Site Tunnels over IKEv2 using the integrated Windows 10 VPN Client which works fine for the most Part.
But whenever I change something on the IKEv2 Tunnel (for example IP Range) I get 809 Errors from the Windows Clients (iOS works fine) and have to reboot the firewall to make it work again.
From the USG logs it looks like the Client wants to connect to the wrong Tunnel.
Is there any way to avoid/fix this without rebooting the firewall??
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Alfonso Member Posts: 256 Master Member
Hi @WiSy
Welcome to the forum.
809 errors and windows clients is a long history.
There was a bug on Windows and IKEv2, it could be solved running
Set-VpnConnection -Name 'NameOfVpnConnection' -SplitTunneling $false
from powershell,
I hope it helps you,
I´ll try this next time. Thanks.
But this isnt only related to the Windows Client.
Greenbow produced the same kind of Error.
I think the Problem is the Firewall.
Maybe to many VPN Gateways?
Its an USG 310 BTW.
Zyxel_Cooldia Zyxel Official Agent Posts: 698 mod
Hi @WiSy
In this case, you can click "Reset IKE" to clear related SA on TGB client before you establish new connection.
If the TGB client still goes to wrong tunnel, please send me the TGB console log via private message.
TGB console(Tools > Console)
TGB console


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Our subject for this week is the band, Marillion, one of the early neo-progressive rock groups who started out gigging at the Marquee Club (where a number) and in a few short years rose to some stardom. Early on their style was compared to Genesis but with a more pop center, garnering attention in the UK and Europe until breaking out overseas with singles like "Kayleigh", "Lavender" and the later "Sugar Mice". However as the band continued onward and had to replace their lead singer Fish, their style morphed and changed with subsequent albums, ranging from typical pop/soft-rock to a modern form of prog.
Some time during the 90s, the band had finally lost their recording contract with EMI and ended another with smaller label Castle Communications and began releasing albums on their own through pre-orders by fans. After releasing their first album funded completely by fan pre-orders in 2001 (one of the earliest instances of online crowdfunding), the band also began a concert series where they would perform for a whole weekend in a designated city. This grew to the point that the band would does a few in a row every two years. To celebrate the recent set of weekends, I was preparing a large number of tracks. Due to some snags, circumstances here and there, and life, this is what was left.
Special thanks to GreenPanda for helping out on finishing up one of the tracks (and for several in queue) and FatHa1p3rt for the usual.
OD: FatHa1p3rt
Audio Source Lineage: 1985 Multitracks -> 2017 SW 5.1 Mix (Provided by Whizzer) -> WAV
OD/Reductions: GreenPanda
Audio Source Lineage: 1989 Digital Master -> 1997 Remaster CD -> WAV
The band's second single after Steve Hogarth became their new lead singers and one of two compositions he contributed himself to the album. Lyrically, the song was inspired by the Troubles, similar to how Forgotten Sons was re-purposed and another track on the same album "Holloway Girl". An acoustic ballad in 6/4 (3/4?) that shifts to 5/4 after a lengthy guitar solo, shows the band retaining some of their prog roots while turning towards softer sounds. Keys/Harms will be added in later at some point.
OD: FatHa1p3rt
Audio Source Lineage: 1989 Digital Master -> 1997 Remaster CD -> WAV
This song was originally a demo title "Tic-Tac-Toe" and was expected for the band's fifth album with Fish before he left in 1988. When Hogarth joined the band they recorded a new set of vocals, while the music from the same demo was reused.
What was posted is all I had time for myself and with my collaborators. I have many more in the works, including a few that are very close to being complete. So the rest of the planned customs will be posted elsewhere, either soon or later.


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Resolving Problems Among Neighbors in Post-Soviet Russia: Uncovering the Law of the Pod"ezd
34 Pages Posted: 28 Sep 2009
Date Written: September 28, 2009
The article explores how Russians react when flooded by their neighbors. Details of 57 incidents that are drawn from focus group discussions and interviews suggest that neighbors are guided by an informal norm in favor of working together to resolve these problems. When culpable neighbors refuse to engage with victims, the result is to "lump" the problem or to turn to third-parties for assistance. Such outcomes are more likely when the culpable neighbors are newcomers to the pod"ezd (entryway to the apartment building). The research shows that those with preexisting relationships were less likely to turn to third-parties, thereby confirming the findings of the classic studies of disputing among neighbors, albeit in a remarkably different institutional and cultural setting. Other factors, such as age, location, and seriousness of the damage, are less significant. The research provides a window into the commitment to fundamental fairness that underlies Russians' legal consciousness.
Keywords: Russia, Informal Norms, Dispute Resolution, Relationships, Neighbors
JEL Classification: K41,O17, P25, P37
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Volume carmakers "stalling" on standard-fit AEB
The UK's highest-selling car brands have been accused of "stalling" on standard fitment of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as new research finds the technology is still mainly available as an optional extra.
Out of the SMMT's 10 leading car brands by sales volume, only Land Rover offers the technology as standard across all model ranges, according to latest Thatcham Research data.
Revealed as safety campaigners celebrate a decade since the 2008 Volvo XC60 became the first car on sale with standard-fit AEB, the research finds the only other top 10 carmakers to offer standard-fit AEB on more than half of their models are Toyota (53%) and Mercedes-Benz (88%). In contrast, the technology is only standard on 7% of Ford, 14% of Vauxhall, 14% of Kia and 16% of Audi cars available in UK showrooms today.
This is despite the technology having been labelled by Thatcham Research as "probably the most significant development in car safety since the seat belt" with the potential to save 1,100 lives and 122,860 casualties in the UK over the next 10 years if fitted as standard to all new models.
Matthew Avery, director of research, Thatcham Research said: "Volume carmakers should feel the greatest sense of responsibility. They sell the most popular vehicles in the UK and are the cars we are most likely to encounter on the road. A big opportunity to expose more drivers to the proven safety benefits of AEB continues to be missed."


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The chosen theme for 2019 is again 'Kia Kaha te Reo Māori'. 'Kia Kaha' is well understood in New Zealand English with its meaning of 'be strong'. Likening language to a person as we discuss its health, strength and revitalisation. The theme 'Kia Kaha te Reo Māori' therefore means 'Let's make the Māori language strong'. We have some FAQ about te reo to start your te wiki o te reo Maori off strong.
Strength for an endangered language comes from its status, people being aware of how to support revitalisation, people acquiring and using it and from the language having the right words and terms to be used well for any purpose.
A national census undertaken in 2013 suggests there were approximately 125,000 speakers of Māori (around 21 % of all Māori and around 3 % of all people living in NZ). However, the survery Te Kupenga undertaken by Statistics NZ in 2013 suggests there were approximately 50,000 (11 %) Māori adults who could speak Māori well or very well. Many of the very fluent speakers of Māori were likely to be over 65 years old.
Every New Zealander can help strengthen te reo.
The goals of Māori Language Week
• Create a positive environment for the use of Māori language.
• Promote Māori language initiatives and events.
• Encourage non-Māori speaking New Zealanders to use reo Māori.
• Encourage speakers of Māori to support others who are just starting out.
• Encourage community, business, government and media organisations to participate.
• Promote resources to make Māori language more accessible.
• Contribute to awareness of the Crown Māori Language Strategy and the Māori and iwi strategy that work together for revitalisation.
FAQ about the Māori Language
Q1. Where is Māori spoken?
A1. Mainly in the North Island of New Zealand, in particular in the far North, Central & Eastern areas of the North Island where sizeable populations of Māori are found. There are a number of speakers of Māori in all the main urban centres of New Zealand. All (adult) Māori speakers can also speak English.
Q2. Were other languages spoken in New Zealand prior to European colonisation?
A2. Before the 1800s Māori was the only language spoken throughout the North Island and South Island of New Zealand. However, another separate, yet closely related language, Moriori, was spoken in the Chatham Islands to the east of New Zealand [though the Chatham Islands are now politically part of New Zealand]. Moriori is now extinct and has not had any native speakers since the 1930s (though the language has been recorded reasonably extensively in written form).
Q3. Is Māori related to any other languages?
A3. Yes. Māori is closely related to the language spoken in the Cook Islands (known as Cook Islands Māori or Rarotongan. Many people use Rarotonga to refer to the dialect spoken on the largest island in the Cook Islands group), Tahitian, and other Polynesian languages spoken in Eastern Polynesia. Linguists agree that Māori is a member of the East Polynesian branch of the Polynesian Language group. These languages are a small group of the large and widespread Austronesian language family.
Q4. How many dialects of Māori are there?
A4. It is difficult to answer this question. Linguists generally state that there are 3 major dialect divisions: Eastern North Island, Western North Island, and South Island Māori (the latter currently has no native speakers). Within these divisions there is also regional variation, and within regions there is tribal variation. The major differences are in pronunciation of words, vocabulary, and idiom. A fluent speaker of Māori has no problem understanding other dialects of Māori. (see Keegan 2017) Older speakers of Māori are more likely to speak Māori identifiable with a particular dialect or region. My observations are that a considerable amount of dialect mixing is occurring amongst younger speakers, especially those living in urban areas.
Q5. Has Māori influenced the English language spoken in New Zealand?
A5. Yes, there are many words in New Zealand English which have been copied from Māori. Some bird and tree terms are only known in English by their Māori names. Basic Māori greetings and important Māori cultural terms are known and used by speakers of New Zealand English. Some of these are given in my list of Māori words used in English.
Q6. Has English influenced the Māori language?
A6. Yes, there are hundreds words in Māori which derive from English. Many believe that the Māori currently being used by younger speakers often shows considerable influences from English in terms of pronunciation, grammar (especially word order), and vocabulary usage.
Q7. Have any other languages influenced the Māori language?
A7. Not significantly, although there are a few words in modern Māori which derive from languages other than English, e.g., French, Hebrew, Latin, and Tahitian.
Q8. Is Māori difficult to learn?
A8. Basic conversational structures in Māori are not difficult to learn, though, as with all languages, there are aspects of the structure of the language which require more effort to learn as familiarity with the language increases. But Māori does not have the grammatical complexity that we find in some of the languages further afield in the Pacific to which it is related.
Today thousands of people speak Māori as a second language; these are mainly native speakers of English.
For more questions and answers go to: http://www.maorilanguage.info/mao_lang_faq.html


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The company Zaunergroup provides its employees a sporty offer for the working space. Together with the Austrian Company Sports Association, various exercises for the office have been developed. With these exercises, Zaunergroup wants to enable its personnel a healthy lifestyle.
Today a so called "moving break" took place in Zaunergroup´s human resources office.


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PICTURES: Messy church in Worle
PUBLISHED: 09:00 14 February 2019
Children showed their creative sides while learning about the bible on Saturday.
Worle Baptist Church, in Rawlins Avenue, hosted its first messy church event of the year.
The family fun day saw arts and crafts stalls set up and experiments take place, before families sang songs and ate together.
Messy church is a national scheme designed to make church more accessible to children of all ages.
Church secretary Jo Hopkins said: "The aim is to create an attractive model of church and engage people with the bible.
"We had 63 people turn up in total and we talked about the story of Gideon, parents and their children learnt about the character through various messy activities.
"We blessed the whole community of Worle and the surrounding areas."
The next messy church event is on April 20 at 3.30pm.
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Devaluation: notes on the position in Rhodesia and neighbouring countries
Handford, J.F.
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It is interesting to recall the different circumstances surrounding the successive devaluations of the pound sterling. In 1931 the severe unemployment brought on by the great depression was reason enough for the 30 per cent British devaluation. It was hoped that the unemployment centred in the export industries but which had spread throughout the economy, would be eliminated by boosting exports through devaluation. In the event, this hope was not entirely realised and it took the preparation for a world war to completely solve the problem in the U.K. South Africa, initially attempting to maintain the value of her currency in the face of the British action, was forced to follow suit fifteen months later. The serious outflow of speculative funds on capital account, the pressure on agricultural exports and the harmful effects on the gold mining industry made this inevitable.