text: Lori Loughlin, Husband Hit With New Money Laundering Charge in College Scandal 11:10 AM PDT 4/9/2019 by Ryan Parker FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME YOUTUBE The two were already charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, were hit with a new charge in the nationwide college admissions scandal on Tuesday. The Hollywood couple was among 16 parents indicted on the new charge of money laundering conspiracy, according to authorities. The two were already charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud. The charge of conspiracy to commit money laundering provides for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved in the money laundering, according to authorities. Loughlin and Giannulli are accused of paying $500,000 in exchange for having their two daughters designated as recruits to the USC's crew team — even though the two never participated in the sport — thereby guaranteeing their admission into the college, according to court documents. The couple also faces charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. Both are out on separate $1 million bonds. The latest news comes a day after fellow scandal defendant, actress Felicity Huffman, announced her intentions to plead guilty to her change of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. The actresses, along with 48 others, were arrested after federal prosecutors in Boston unsealed a criminal complaint March 12 charging all with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud for allegedly cheating the collegiate system in order for their children to be admitted into upper-echelon universities. "I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I have done, I accept full responsibility for my actions and will accept the consequences that stem from those actions," Huffman said Monday in a statement. "I am ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community." The actress is accused of disguising a $15,000 charitable payment in the bribery scheme for someone to take her oldest daughter's SAT exam. The mastermind behind the scheme was William "Rick" Singer, of Newport Beach, California, founder of a college prep business, who already pleaded guilty to a number of felonies related to the case. After the scandal broke, Andrew Lelling with the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, said authorities did not believe any college was a "co-conspirator" in the scam. No students have been charged. Many universities, such as USC, have fired staff and coaches accused of being involved in the scheme. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME YOUTUBE Ryan Parker firstname.lastname@example.com theryanparker


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Nvidia, the best-performing stock over the past year, will thrive from the artificial intelligence technology trend, according to one Wall Street analyst.
Jefferies reiterated its buy rating for Nvidia shares, predicting the chipmaker will report profits above expectations in fiscal 2019, which begins in February.
Nvidia's graphics processing chips have become popular with gaming, and its Volta chip is proving to be popular with AI applications, something that will "translate to upside surprises over the next 18-24 months," semiconductor analyst Mark Lipacis wrote in a note to clients Monday. "Nvidia remains a top pick."
Nvidia shares declined slightly shortly after Monday's market open.
The company introduced its Volta line of artificial intelligence processors on May 10.
Its stock is up 192 percent in the past 12 months through Friday compared with the S&P 500's 20 percent gain. That is the best performance in the entire S&P 500, according to FactSet.
Lipacis raised his price target for Nvidia shares to $230 from $180. The new target is 17 percent above Friday's closing price.
The analyst predicts the company will eventually capture 80 percent of the artificial intelligence chip market's profit pool. He noted the technology business histories of Apple and Microsoft. Those two companies were able to obtain the vast majority of industry profits during the rise of smartphones and PCs, respectively.
Lipacis forecasts Nvidia fiscal 2019 earnings-per-share of $4.12 versus the Wall Street consensus of $4.00.

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[NEWS] 2PM 'Heartbeat' Song-Marketing-Jaebum 'Dae Bak formula'
The title song 'Heartbeat' in 2PM's first official album '01:59PM', is garnering immense popularity as soon as it was released on the 10th. It had placed 1st in various music charts and is staying on as one of the top searched terms in various portal sites.
2PM's new song, 'Heartbeat' comes after their debut song '10 out of 10', 'Again and Again' and 'I hate you'. The song embodies a powerful yet dark and wistful sentiment -- the color of 2PM is well captured. 'Heartbeat' is written and composed by Park Jin Young. It uses the actual heart beat sounds of the 6 members as the base and an orchestra is arranged over the sound creating a sad, doleful melody that captures the melancholy sentiment.
As much work has been put into the song, they have put in a lot of effort into the marketing as well. As they have gained a lot of attention through the '01:59PM' 'Tired of waiting' 'I was crazy for you' as well as the teaser marketing, they have completed the image marketing with the connection between 'Heartbeat', the idea of 'waiting' and the actual pulse of the heart. Anxiety, fear, yearning and various other meanings have been attached to the song 'Heartbeat' and has been coupled with the sound of the actual pulse creating an image sound for this whole album's concept.
The peak of 2PM's marketing is 'Jaebum' who had left the team in September after the anti-Korea controversy. The song, which is more sorrowful than before, is used along with the idea of fear and anxiety as a theme. This marketing point is combined into one with 'Leader Jaebum's absence' and the fans' desire for his return.
The result of many fans discussing how the album's title, '01:59PM' has been used to call 2PM without Jaebum, along with how the songs, 'Tired of Waiting' and 'I was crazy for you' seems to reflect the 6 members' and Jaebum's thoughts are all a result of how the marketing point has hit its mark.
Although fans are worried that they are using Jaebum too much for just marketing, many in the music industry see it as a way of telling the story of the whole album, especially after the talk of Jaebum's return possibly becoming a reality.
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Monday, 05 June 2017 18:48
Barnet's link to the The Crown
Providing period cars featured in the hit television series, The Crown – being filmed at Elstree Film Studios, Borehamwood – is just one of the many commissions for a Barnet supplier of vehicles for film and television productions.
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Thursday, 11 May 2017 09:28
Duke backs local history campaigners
On his first visit to Barnet, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, was on the warpath at the 1471 Battle of Barnet – five centuries later his namesake was back in the town joining the fight to preserve Barnet's historic legacy.
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Old bathroom vanity now a thing of the past and a lovely new one in it's place a picture of the lovely man Jim who fitted it for me and some shots of the wall after the mirror tiles were removed he has kindly left me to clean up the wall ... mainly because there is no need to pay him by the hour to do something I can do myself.
So here is the up todate bathroom vanity
with new towel rails I still need to find homes for every thing in the drawers and cupboards but that will not take long ...hopefully
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Why The Da Vinci Code Was Bad
So will the folks at Fametracker.
(Favorite quote: So, today I check out the news section of Yahoo! and a news bit is titled: "Da Vinci Code to Be Shot Inside Louvre". For a moment, I thought the French were going to take a copy of the book and shoot it with a gun inside the Louvre because it was so bad.)
I still say read it as quickly as possible and you might not notice all the horrible things in it!


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How does the USB charging recognition IC realize the intelligent identification charging device?
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Smartphones are now designed to charge, on the one hand is the performance quality after the phone authentication, on the other hand, in use is designed to charge mobile phones allow maximum current recharged, pull up and down because the charger inside there are four resistors, USB port by measuring resistance by up and down, set the value of D + and D - identification (referred to as the handshake protocol and identify the terminal) is belonging to the family, such as now take a samsung designed with 5 v1a charger for iphone5 was left, because the charger output to the D + and D - and mobile phone iphone access D + and D - do not match, then its maximum charging current is only 500 ~ 500 ma (charging time lengthened), but with special iphone charge will have a charging current of 960ma.
Explained above, below to get the business, quick charge chip EST5198B USB recognition is replaced by the up and down the role of resistance, can be used for 5 v output POWER with USB port, such as charger, car charger, mobile POWER supply, such as USB output, SOT23-5 encapsulation, circuit is simple, basically do not need to add extra device to identify any USB interface can be realized now mobile phones, MP3, MP4, PAD (USB protocol and open), fast charging, greatly saves the charging time, the biggest can save 60% of charging time)


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Luacov statistics contained paths to installed files instead of source files that it was a mess. The stats are now rewritten using hacky mapping (created from install commands produced by make). Also, branch and function coverage for Lua was always zero so now it is turned off not to confuse users. kresd config for respdiff now enables luacov as well.5a75e722


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Pub reopened 4th July.
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John Bull Chophouse
2 Coopers Row, Market Place
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Opening Times
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|1.00 pm - 1.00 am
|12.30 pm - 1.00 am
|3.00 pm - 11.00 pm
About the Pub
Thwaites Awards for Excellence 2017 - Voted both Thwaites Pub of the Year and Best Pint.
If you're visiting Wigan, this unique pub has to be on your list. Whether you're after a quiet evening pint or a vibrant nightlife venue. This 300+ year old building has been cottages, stables and a slaughter house in the past but now a popular town centre pub, run by the same family for over 40 years. Six handpumps downstairs selling cask beer plus continental beers. In addition a large range of bottled beers, a wine list, 3 draught ciders, large range of specialist whiskeys on the whiskey bar and 20 bottles of specialist rum are available.
There are two floors, toilets upstairs limit wheelchair access to WC but not the beer. The Hop House now occupies the First floor offering another 6 Cask Ales and 4 Craft Beers. There are 5 electric sockets for public use with USB connections for charging. Music from the juke box is piped upstairs. It's a Grade II listed building. Casque marque accredited.
Historic Interest
Grade II listed. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1384460
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Thwaites John Bull Chophouse Pale Ale
- Thwaites Wainwrights
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 10 changing beers.
A wide rotating range.
- Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
One regular cider (Rosie's Pig – Flat Tyre) plus upto two other Weston's real ciders available including Old Rosie (from box).
- Pub Garden
Dog Friendly
If well behaved.
- Live Music
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John Bull Chophouse
2 Coopers Row, Market Place
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- Close to Bus Routes
- Close to Railway Station
Nearby Bus Routes (200m)
Wigan Bus Station
Nearby Station (250m)
Wigan Wallgate
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Hello Spring my friends! I am so happy that the cold weather is leaving us! After having a very productive and busy weekend I wanted to update you on what is going on in the life of ECam!
First and foremost I am preparing for my first vendor experience at The Market at Pepper place starting April 15th. I built some pretty awesome tabletop displays with the help of my friend. I cannot wait to paint them so be on the lookout for my favorite spring color!
Also, I have some AMAZING new scents! You have to order before they run out! Here is the list.... Mimosa and Mandarin, Blood Orange, Gardenia, White Tea, and Honeysuckle Jasmine.


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Sunday, November 14th, 2021 2:00 pm
Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) continues its free Wadsworth Library concert series with cellist Anna Bowman on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Anna will present a program entitled "The Bridge Project", where she aims to bridge the classical divide between audience and performer. Anna will highlight works by such composers as Johann Sebastian Bach, Sergei Prokofiev, Gaspar Cassado, Stephen Mitton and Mark O'Connor.
The Wadsworth Public Library is located at 132 Broad Street, in Wadsworth. The concert is free, but reservations are recommended by registering online here or calling 330-722-2541.
About the Artist
Cellist Anna Bowman is a devoted and versatile young musician. Driven by her love of music, Anna teaches in and around the Cleveland area while performing across the nation. Admired for her chamber music performances, Anna co-founded the Autana Trio with whom she won top prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and has gained a high standing among various audiences. Her chamber music career has included working with many talented musicians such as Sharon Robinson, Joel Krosnick, Jaime Laredo, Joel Smirnoff, Philip Setzer, Vivian Weilerstein, and Noah Bendix-Balgley, and Ani Kavafian. Anna has served as Principal Cellist of the Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra in Severance Hall, the Banff Summer Music Festival Orchestra, and has performed with the New York String Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. She performs regularly with Opus 216, Classical Revolution Cleveland, CityMusic Cleveland, and the Cleveland Cello Quartet.
Believing that education on all levels is essential to the future of classical music, Anna is passionately involved in teaching the next generation of musicians. She is the Director of the Bowman School of Music, a boutique music school based in Northeast Ohio, and is the Adjunct Cello Professor at The College of Wooster. She has given lessons and masterclasses at the Cleveland Institute of Music and around the greater Cleveland area and throughout the United States. Anna has given many outreach performances and has collaborated with the Cleveland community to bring classical music to audiences that have limited access to the arts, most recently collaborating with the Arts Renaissance for Kids program and Classical Revolution Cleveland's JOIN concerts.
Anna was accepted to the Cleveland Institute of Music studying with Cavani Quartet cellist, Merry Peckham. Anna continued at CIM to receive her master's degree in Cello Performance where she studied under Grammy Nominated cellist, Sharon Robinson. Anna plays on a Carrie Scoggins cello made in 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah.


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SPX Monitoring purposes; Sold SPX 5/5/17 at 2399.29 = gain 1.06%; Long SPX on 4/24/17 & 2374.15.
Monitoring purposes GOLD: Neutral
Long Term Trend monitor purposes: Neutral.
Coming off a bottom in the market, you like to see the 5 day average of the Tick jump to >+500 to suggests an impulse wave up has begun (noted on the chart above). The last low in mid April did not produce a +500 tick surge and put into question the lasting power on the current rally. In general the market looks OK. The RSI (top window) is staying above 50 which are what happens in up-trends. However the NYSE McClellan Oscillator is below "0" which is a bearish sign. We don't see a save trade at the moment. Back on the sidelines for now. Sold Long SPX on 5/5/17 = gain 1.06%.
The chart above goes back over three years. The second window up from the bottom is the VIX. Over the last three years the market has a hard time going higher when the VIX is below 12 (current reading is 9.98). The up down volume and the Advance/decline are not showing excessive deterioration suggesting market is still stable. Most likely a consolidation has started that could last several weeks.
Yesterday we pointed out short term positive divergences for GDX; today's report we have found a couple more. Bottom window is the GDX/GLD ratio which is outperforming GDX and suggests GDX should start a short term bounce. Next window up is the UP down Volume with a 5 period moving average and the window above that is the Advance/Decline with a 5 period moving average both of which are geared for the short term moves. Over the past week both of these indicators made higher highs suggesting GDX may start to bounce. First upside resistance is the gap level of April 25 near 23.00 range. After this potential bounce, market may reverse and head lower to new recent lows. Time cycle for next low may come in late July to early August. Still on the side lines for now.
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A whiff of controversy appears to be trailing the selection of two firms by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) to conduct the audit of the oil and gas as well as solid minerals industries.
NEITI at the weekend named Sada Idris & Co. as the company selected to conduct the oil and gas industry audit for the period between 2009 and 2011 for a fee of N226.6 million, while Haruna Yahaya & Co. is to carry out the first solid minerals audit for 2009 and 2010 at a total cost of N137 million.
But some civil society groups have accused the agency charged with the responsibility of promoting transparency and accountability in the country's extractive industries of neglecting transparency in the selection process that threw up the two firms considered largely unknown.
The president, Niger Delta Budget Monitoring Group (NDEBUMOG), George-Hill Anthony, noted that the process adopted by NEITI in the selection of the two companies appeared to have ignored the core pillars of EITI, particularly the need for openness, transparency and accountability in its activities.
"NDEBUMOG is a total stranger like every other Nigerian on how the auditors were selected. I only learnt about it on television," Mr. Anthony said.
He said the lack of involvement of civil society groups and the media as observers in the bid opening, and final technical and financial bid evaluation has strengthened the fear that the two companies did not emerge through a transparent process.
Questions have also been raised by other civil society organizations against the experience and the technical capacity of the companies to handle a complex assignment as the audit of the country's oil and gas industry and the solid minerals sector.
The Director, Communications of NEITI, Ogbonnaya Orji, who described the two companies as "reputable indigenous and independent auditing firms", however said their selection process followed international competitive bid criteria, which include public advertisement in both local and international media.
According to Mr. Orji, out of a total of 22 companies that submitted expression of interests (EOIs) for the oil and gas audit, eight met both criteria contained in NEITI and Public Procurement Acts, adding that final bids were accompanied with details about technical partners with expertise in various sections of the industries. The list of the 22 companies that submitted EOIs was not disclosed.
Though he said a similar procedure was followed in the selection of the consultant for the solid minerals industry audit, the director did not say the total EOIs harvested and the number that were finally selected to submit bids.
"The Technical and Financial Evaluations carried out by a seven-man committee under a rigorous quality and cost-based procurement selection methods," Mr. Orji said. "In the exercise, the two companies emerged as preferred bidders and were accordingly recommended to the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) for vetting and issuance of Due Process Certificates of "No Objection" leading to Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval. The projects were accordingly approved by the FEC on Wednesday 17th, January 2012 for award of contract."
He said the emergence of the two firms was a positive statement on the ability of indigenous firms to compete favorably with international companies to redress national challenges, adding that the 2009-2011 oil and gas audit would bring NEITI up-to-date in compliance with the rules of global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and NEITI national mandate.
The two projects are expected to be completed on or before the end of the year.


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In Kenai, Alaska, go to the highest point possible, be it a hill or the roof of a building. Bring a weapon, preferably something powerful. There, you will meet a man of thirty-five with short, gray hair. He wears pants, boots, a trench coat, and a hat, all black. In his right hand is a folded black umbrella. He will look at you. The smile he gives you will be unnerving, his glacier-blue eyes staring straight into the depths of your already tortured soul. He will remark about how nice the weather is. Do not agree with him. Instead, say, "It's a little hot for me."
Upon hearing this, his already eerie smile will intensify, his eyes narrowing in satisfaction. As he opens his umbrella, you will begin to notice the snow that falls around you is falling much harder than it was, and that the temperature has dropped significantly. Eventually, you and he will be the only ones left, staring out into a vast field of white. The sea itself is completely frozen, and the land around you has begun to transform, turning from city streets into bare, cold wilderness. The man will look up at the sky and smile. Above is the aurora, in all its beauty. Look deep inside of it. To simply admire it is not enough, and you would have wasted your visit. Study it as if it were the most fascinating thing you have ever laid eyes upon. If you still fail to notice something odd, then thank the man and walk away. When you return to civilization, get rid of whatever Objects you may already have. Give them to other Seekers, destroy them, whatever you deem to be fit. You are not the one to reunite them, and your effort has gone to waste. Go on with your normal life, if it still exists.
If you are a true Seeker, one of the few there are, then you will notice an anomaly in the maze of lights: A small door, made of translucent light, sits in the aurora's center. Acknowledge its presence by nodding and saying, "I see the way to broken dreams." Please note that nothing will happen if you say this without seeing the door. If you truly see the door, and you feel calm, a stairway of scintillating colors will lead towards it.
Take the stairs. The walk will be long, tiring, and cold. Press on. The knowledge that you are truly one of the chosen is precious enough to drive you forward. Do not stop, lest the Holder change his mind. Eventually, you will reach the door. Open it with a clear mind and a calm expression.
Inside is a small floating island of ice. The man will be waiting for you, his hat tilted to hide his eyes. Nod respectfully towards him and offer your hand. What happens next is his decision. If he disapproves of you, then ready your weapon. His umbrella instantly freezes anything it touches, and it is going to be used against you shortly. However, if he believes you are truly worthy of your title, he will shake your hand, leaving in it a small, transparent crystal. The inside of the crystal dances with the exotic colors of the northern lights themselves.
Thank the man and walk out the door. You will find yourself outside of a cafe near your home.
The crystal is Object 206 of 538. When the lights come forth once more, the end will be nigh.
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anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1700, BK-NM-803
anonymous, c. 1500 - c. 1525, BK-1957-14
anonymous, c. 1500 - c. 1525, BK-1978-20
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anonymous, c. 1785 - c. 1795, BK-16528
anonymous, 1751, BK-NM-2924
anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1650, BK-NM-10754-12
anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1896, musical instrument, BK-NM-10754-346
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The X Files Revisited: 10.04 Home Again
The X Files ran for nine seasons between 1993 and 2002, spanned two movies and then came back from the dead in 2016 for a revival series of 6 episodes. In many ways, the show is as much a cultural phenomenon as it ever was and The Digital Fix has been looking back at key episodes across the show's run starting with the pilot episode, reviewing numerous classic stories and the first movie The X Files: Fight The Future. Now we're in the final stretch of our revisited as we cover the last season of the original run, the second movie and look back at 'season 10' a year on. Continuing the last run of episodes is last year's Home Again...
Few shows do horror quite as well as The X Files; while Founder's Mutation delivered a couple of gruesome moments, it is this episode that really captures the the show's ability to deliver moments of gruesome terror with a chilling monster in the heart of the city. And the Band Aid nose man - while not bearing the sane catchy name as Tooms, the Flukeman or the mothmen - is still a great monster in its own right. A 'Tulpa' a Tibetan-style golem created by the episode's resident Banksy 'The Trashman', is is something utterly disgusting and violent, as only the best X File monsters truly are.
If audiences had forgotten just how nasty The X Files could be at times, then Home Again delivers a rude awakening. The original victim, bureaucrat Joseph Cutler (played by Battlestar Galactica alum Alessandro Juliani) literally has his arms torn apart and when Mulder and Scully arrive at the crime scene his body is behind the desk but his head is in the trash bin. A similarly grizzly fate awaits two men in a warehouse, one of them having his head ripped from his body, the bloody spine dangling from the monster's hands. Peggy Jo Jacobs' Nancy Huff is stalked through her home before ending up in the trash compactor, while Daryl Shuttleworth's Daryl Landry faces one of the most violent deaths I think I have seen on the show. When the two agents find him moments after hearing his screen, his dismembered body parts are stacked in a pile. This is an episode that fully embraces it's bloody violence.
The monster itself - while not Flukeman territory - is revolting. A golem creature that climbs out the back of the garbage van, it leaves a trail of maggots and green puss, while its face decays as it stalks its victims. The image of it standing in the road, ready to take its next victim is very unsettling and its ability to appear inside and outside a home makes for a terrifying villain. The whole scene where Nancy is stalked through her home while Petula Clark's Downtown plays is a pure horror movie moment and the use of music evocative of the terrifying murder scene from season four's Home, an episode written by this episode's writer and director Glen Morgan (along with Founder's Mutation's James Wong).
The last episode might have been the highlight of the revival, but for me (as I noted in my previous review of the episode back last March) this felt like pure classic The X Files in tone. Not only does it have a memorable killer, but it also touches upon a supernatural element reflected through society. If the Flukeman in season two's The Host was a comment on Chernobyl, then Home Again was about homelessness and the divide that exists in society. The people on the streets are hurdled like cattle from one place to another, even water-cannoned as the opening scene shows. The Band-Aid nose man, a physical manifestation of the Trashman's political views, slaughters those who abuse this element of society, so much that it is hard to feel sorry for Joseph Cutler when he comes faces to face with the creature.
At the other end of the episode we have the emotional journey of Scully as her mother slowly passes away after a heart attack. Gillian Anderson is magnificent here, delivering some of her best work since, well perhaps season eight. In the face of her mother's impending death, she finds the last vestiges of family slipping away. Bill (played by Pat Skipper in the original run) is present but not heard as he phones Scully from Germany, while her always unseen brother Charlie has vanished. As such, the guilt over William resurfaces again and plays a big part in the episode.
Sheila Larkin, always a great recurring presence over the nine seasons is largely wasted, lying comatose in her hospital bed, but it is still wonderful to see her one last time before the end. Of all the family members in the show, Margaret felt the most grounded and so it feels right to pay tribute to her here.
The moments in the hospital, before the final act, offer some lovely moments between Mulder and Scully too as they reflect back on the many, many times they have watched over each other while their partner lies close to death. And the final scene on the beach as Scully holds the urn of her mother's ashes is a very bittersweet moment too; Anderson knocking it out of the park as she wonders yet again if she did the right thing giving up William. For a story line that the writers struggled with and made a hash job of in season nine, it really feels as if the memory of William became the heart of the revival in many ways.
Getting Mulder and Scully back into action after Margaret's death feels a little forced; Scully finding the desperate need to work smacks of stories being condensed into one episode due to the limited-six episode season when both could have arguably been fleshed out more. While we got wonderful lines like Scully's "Mulder, back in the day, I used to do stairs and in three-inch heels." and Mulder's response "Back in the day. Scully, back in the day is now.", it also feels a little jarring after the quieter, emotive scenes. Still, that sweeping shot of Mulder and Scully bursting into the dark room holding guns and torches is rather excellent.
Home Again caps off three great episodes of The X Files; it doesn't always get a fair rating compared to the last two, but I think it is equally as good as Founder's Mutation even if it feels like both stories are fighting for dominance against each other. It certainly proves that all the best episodes of the revival were the non-Chris Carter ones...


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The Biennial Congress of the Spanish Royal Mathematical Society (RSME) was held in Santander from 4-8 February. The activities of the congress took place in the Building of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Cantabria. With more than 400 attendees from Spain and other countries, the congress was a successful event in which attendees were able to share ideas and scientific advances, as well as develop their research activity with collaborators from different parts of the world.
There were 27 special sessions during the congress consisting of talks on different fields of mathematics such as, numerical and computational methods in renewable energies, relativistic quantum mechanics or harmonic analysis. In fact, these three sessions were organized by members of the Basque Center for Applied Mathematics Vincenzo Nava (BCAM-Tecnalia), Luis Vega (BCAM-UPV/EHU) and Carlos Pérez Moreno (BCAM-UPV/EHU-Ikerbasque), respectively.
In addition to participating in the organization of some sessions, up to 14 members of BCAM contributed to the congress with talks or posters. For example, PhD students Daniel Eceizabarrena Pérez (FPU MECD 2015), Javier Canto Llorente (Predoc EJ-GV 2018) and Javier Martínez Perales (La Caixa 2015) presented posters explaining the work they are developing in the center. On the other hand, PhD student Havva Yoldaș (La Caixa 2014) presented her work in a talk entitled Hypocoercivity of linear kinetic equations via Harris theorem that took place in the session on Kinetic equations and applications.
During the congress there were also 9 plenary lectures, two of them given by the last two awardees of the José Rubio de Francia prizes: Xavier Ros-Otón (University of Zürich) and Angelo Lucia (California Institute of Technology). In addition, three round tables were held in which double degrees in mathematics, the situation of young Spanish mathematicians and the journals in this field were discussed. Javier Fernández de Bobadilla (BCAM-Ikerbasque) intervened in the round table on the situation of young Spanish mathematicians, in which he expressed his intention to actively tackle actions that improve their future as part of his activity as a member of the RSME Governing Board.
Several complementary activities to the congress were also programmed, including workshops on Maple, Mathematica, Matlab and Sage; a poster session on computational mathematics and mathematical software; a free dissemination event "Hay muchas matmáticas en mi tierruca. Píldoras matemáticas", which took place on Friday, February 8th at the Ateneo de Santander, or the Mathematical Walk organized by the Mathematical Society of Teachers of Cantabria. This last event took place after the institutional inauguration act, which had the participation of the president of the organizing committee of the congress, Fernando Etayo Gordejuela; the president of the RSME, Francisco Marcellán Español; the vice-president of the Government of Cantabria and Minister of Universities, Research, Environment and Social Policy, Eva Díaz Tezanos and the Rector of the University of Cantabria, Ángel Pazos Carro.
Finally, during the institutional lunch of the congress, the President of RSME announced that the director of the Department of Mathematics of the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Henar Herrero Sanz will take over the organization of the next Biennial Congress of the Real Sociedad Matemática Española, which will take place in 2021 in Ciudad Real.


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Spokesman Condemns Killing of Iranian Filmmaker in Syria
- August, 21, 2013 - 18:31
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TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Araqchi condemned killing of an Iranian documentary filmmaker in Syria.
Iranian journalist and documentary filmmaker Hadi Baghbani was killed by foreign-backed al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front in a suburb of Damascus.
Araqchi on Wednesday condemned the tragic incident, saying, "The responsibility of martyrdom of the Iranian journalist and documentary filmmaker lies with the countries which encourage the Syrian armed groups to kill Syrian people and foreign nationals in the country by sending money and weapons for them (terrorist groups)."
"The Islamic Republic of Iran calls on authorized international societies…to safeguard the responsibility and duties of journalists and media in the critical conditions (in Syria)," the Iranian official added.
The Iranian documentarist had traveled to Syria to make a documentary about the ongoing crisis in the country.


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This section is from the book "Human Sexuality", by J. Richardson Parke. Also available from Amazon: Human Sexuality.
It is regrettable that the case of Dr. Mary Walker, late of New York State, seems never, so far as I am aware, to have been investigated by any competent medico-psychologist; as I feel certain it would have afforded some enlightenment in this interesting field of research. The, in many respects, parallel case of "Murray Hall," who died in New York city in 1901, is mentioned by Ellis,* whose omission of the Walker case is more easily accounted for by his foreign residence, than it is with such investigators as Lydston and Kiernan, who contributed so largely to the study of American cases of inversion.
Murray Hall's real name was Mary Anderson, born at Govan, Scotland. Left an orphan at an early age, she went to Edinburgh, where she worked for some time as a man. The discovery of her sex, through illness, caused her to emigrate to the United States, where she lived as a man for thirty years, becoming somewhat notorious as a Tammany politician, in New York, as well as a rather riotous "man about town."
She seems to have associated much with girls, being exceedingly jealous of them; was slight in build, with a squeaky voice, and habits and manners essentially masculine. Her first marriage ended in separation; but the second, which lasted twenty years, was only terminated by the death of the "wife." She smoked, chewed tobacco, drank, and could sing a ribald song with the best, or worst, of them; wore baggy trousers to conceal her sex, and finally died of mammary carcinoma, in 1901.
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Yes, a nice healthy blog post title this time around! Wellingtonians can probably relate a bit to this given that Wellington on a Plate has been on for a couple of weeks and has featured the Burger Wellington challenge, where for every burger and beer combination you try, you can vote for who you think should win this year's challenge for the best burger in town.
On Tuesday evening, we headed to The Village Pub in Kelburn. We hadn't been there for ages, mainly because of the steps from our house that take us up to the village and my aversion to them, so it made a nice change. There was a pub quiz going on in half of the pub, but we were tucked away in the restaurant half. Karl had the Moroccan spiced lamb burger with Zany Zeus feta and masala lassi. He described it as spicy with good flavour, and gave it 8/10 (compared to 10/10 for the one at Cafe Medici). I opted for the Waikanae smoked fish potato top pie with mushy peas. The topping and filling were lovely, but the pastry base was rather too crisp and quite unnecessary. As it was a two course deal, very unusually I opted for the dessert which I shared with Karl. This consisted of a Whittaker's White Chocolate truffle which I didn't particularly like, a milk chocolate crème brûlée which worked remarkably well and a dark chocolate flourless cake thing which was lovely.
And so to this week's Sunday lunch! Last year, we went to The Sprig and Fern's beer and pie tasting event as part of Wellington on a Plate. We so enjoyed it we decided to go again this year, and taste five new pies and beer pairings. As last year, the pies were from Siggy's Pies.
5 beers and 5 pies
The pies and beers from left to right were: pilsner and curry mince pie; pale ale and smoked fish pie; black IPA and spanokapita pie; Scotch ale and Moroccan lamb pie; porter and beef, bacon & blue cheese pie. All the ingredients were locally sourced. The first one was what you might called an every day pairing, which is not a criticism, just it was an easy match with a good balance of flavour. The second match was also good, though for my taste I could have done with more fish in the pie. The third pie was not really for me as despite being a spinach and feta fan, spanokapita just never does it for me. The beer, however was excellent, a smokey, hoppy beer especially brewed for Black Beer Month at Sprig and Fern. The fourth pairing was superb – a flavoursome pie bursting with flavour and a beer that perfectly matched the robust flavours. The fifth pie was amazing, and would go well with a good red wine, though the paired porter also complimented the pie.
Our favourite pies
Full of food, we walked back home through the Botanic Gardens in lovely spring sunshine.


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Welcome back to another Friday Flashback, taking a look back at some of my favourite classic collections.
This week I am bringing you two collections that kind of go together – Snips and Snails and Sugar & Spice.
I can remember as a child I had a grandparent who was partial to girls rather than my brother, and she would recite the poem "what are little girls made of…. Sugar and Spice, and Everything Nice….what are little boys made of….Snips and Snails and Puppy Dogs Tails…." Now I don't totally go for the whole gender role thing of girls are sweet and boys are muddy, however the name always stuck in my head.
The idea for this collection began with seeing some amazing artwork based around little girls. I really wanted something that was quick to stitch out, and at the time, I hadn't worked on any redwork collections.
So redwork was my style of choice for these gorgeous girls. I found that I had so much fun creating these designs, that once I got started, in no time I had 16 gorgeous girls. I like to think there is something for everyone in this collection – there is the little girl at the party, cooking, picking up frogs, dancing are all covered in this sweet collection.
I was so proud of the collection at the time (remember back in 2008), not many machines had thread trimmers on them, and these designs are all created to have no jump stitches except for the eyes.
As I was test stitching the collection, I found that using black thread made the designs look incredibly harsh, and I had to switch to a dark brown thread. This trick has worked for me for more than 10 years now, giving a much softer and natural appearance to my embroidery designs. The other interesting thing that happened as I was test stitching these designs, was Cameron (then 4) asking where the boys were?
And so the Snips and Snails collection was began as well. Once again, using the same artist, the Snips and Snails collection gives 16 different traditional boy designs, with the sweet boys engaging in BBQing, playing super hero, policeman, fishing, and skateboarding.
Over the years, I have used the designs are a quick way to embellish items (each design only takes about 10 minutes), and the designs are brilliant for applying paints to for an added dimension.
The first items that I created with these designs were the quilts. They are so easy to make, and are a great gift. I have also used the designs for birth samplers successfully, and even used the designs in a binder cover that I still use to this day.
Initially we gave away the very pretty faces for two of these designs HERE as a freebie with the Snips & Snails and Sugar & Spice Design collections. As a thank you to all of our loyal customers, for the next week we are also offering a second design from each collection – as a free download. Simply click HERE to collect your copy.
Thank you for taking this trip down memory lane with me, I hope you have enjoyed looking at this collection, and that it has inspired you to stitch for a loved one.
Until next time, have a Stitchin' Day. Julie.


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I have been waiting to do this post for a while now, but just didn't have the right stamp set to use for my first one! Once I got my Jar of Love stamp set, I knew it was the one!
What is Card Candy you ask? Card Candy is simply pre-made embellishments that are ready to go when needed.
When made for others, it usually comes in a set, packaged in a bag with a topper, and each piece is coordinated with each other. When finished, you stick dimensionals (or your choice of adhesive) on the back and leave the backing on it so that whoever you are giving it to can keep it safe from sticking to anything until ready to use.


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Nº 2 2012 > Features
Switching from analogue to digital television
The big picture in the Arab region
The transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting presents governments, broadcasters, regulators and the general public with immense opportunities and challenges. Digital terrestrial broadcasting provides possibilities for adding new programmes and interactive multimedia services. This article describes factors that need to be considered in preparing a road map for a smooth transition in the Arab region.
The GE06 plan
A digital broadcasting plan, covering 116 countries (mainly in Africa and Europe), was agreed for the frequency bands 174–230 MHz and 470–862 MHz at the ITU Regional Radiocommunication Conference (RRC‑06) in Geneva in June 2006. According to this plan (known as the GE06), the latest analogue switch-off date is 17 June 2015 (except for some countries in some frequency bands where the deadline is 17 June 2020).
The Arab countries are part of the GE06 plan, and are therefore heading towards the transition from analogue to digital terrestrial broadcasting. The plan for the digital broadcasting transition in the region is shown in the table below. Some countries are well advanced in the process, while others are still at the beginning or have not yet started. For example, Jordan has arranged for the digital transition in two stages. The first stage, covering the main television broadcasting stations (11 cities), started at the beginning of 2012 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The second stage, covering rural and remote areas, will be implemented in 2013–2015. After the first stage, there will be a one-year overlap between digital and analogue broadcasting to allow end users to upgrade their receivers. Jordan Radio and Television is responsible for the transition, and a budget has been allocated for 2012 and 2013.
Digital broadcasting transition plan
Twelve countries in the Arab region have deployed, or have transition plans for deploying digital terrestrial television broadcasting. Most of these countries have frequency plans, and have chosen to deploy the digital video broadcasting — terrestrial (DVB‑T) standard. However, only a few indicated that a legal and regulatory framework is in place. The duration of the transition ranges from 18 to 91 months. With the exception of Morocco and Saudi Arabia, most of these countries have a limited number of DVB‑T transmitters on air. In contrast, direct-to-home (DTH) satellite broadcasting is available in all countries in the Arab region.
Country status in the transition
In Algeria, the end of analogue television and full transition to digital transmission is scheduled to take place in 2014. Télédiffusion d'Algérie (TDA) announced that it has begun implementing the first phase of its three-phase action plan. Digital terrestrial television broadcasting is expected to be operational by the end of the first quarter of 2012. Internet protocol television (IPTV) has been operational in the Algerian market since February 2010, the service being provided by the Algérie Télécom Group.
Digital terrestrial television is not operational in Bahrain but Nuetel launched IPTV services in February 2007, and by September 2011 these services were being provided to Reef Island and Amwaj Island. At around the same time in September 2011 Batelco, the incumbent operator, launched its IPTV services to two newly developed areas of Reed Island. Mobile television services in Bahrain are provided by Viva.
Egypt has the largest number of direct-to-home (DTH) satellite channels in the Arab region. With regard to digital television, the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) is now considering the spectrum band 790–862 MHz as part of the digital dividend and will also consider the band 698–790 MHz as a future extension. Mobile operators are offering mobile television. The Egyptian Advanced Multimedia Systems (EAMS) will be the provider of satellite-based IPTV services, when they become commercially available. Mobile television services are provided by Mobinil and Etisalat Misr.
Alsumaria television is the only channel that has digital terrestrial television in Iraq. Using the digital video broadcasting — handheld (DVB‑H) technology, Mobision, part of the Alsumaria Broadcasting Service Company, is the single mobile television (DVB) service provider in Iraq.
IPTV is operational in the Jordanian market, with Orange Jordan as the sole provider. Orange Jordan commercially launched IPTV and video-on-demand services in the last quarter of 2008, and is the only mobile television service provider through 3G in Jordan.
Digital terrestrial television broadcasting is not yet operational in Kuwait but an agreement signed in 2006 says that DVB‑T will be implemented by 2015. Mobile television is provided by two cellular operators: Zain Kuwait and Viva.
Television services in Lebanon are delivered via ultra-high frequency (UHF) free-to-air analogue television, unlicensed cable television and wireless distribution, multipoint video distribution system (MVDS) and DTH satellite television. All the UHF terrestrial television broadcasters in Lebanon are employing analogue transmission networks with multiple transmitter locations. The main digital television services are delivered via satellite and digital video broadcasting multipoint distribution satellite (DVB‑MS) operators. Mobile television is not operational in the Lebanese market.
In Libya, Libyana provides mobile television services, and in cooperation with Enensys (a French company), began a trial of DVB‑H mobile television technology in Tripoli in 2007. IPTV is currently not operational in the country.
Mauritania is still behind when it comes to digital broadcasting. Neither IPTV nor mobile television is operational in the country. By December 2011, Mauritania had one State-owned digital terrestrial channel and one State-owned DTH satellite channel.
In Morocco, the Société Nationale de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision provides both digital terrestrial and mobile television (DVB) broadcasting. Maroc Telecom provides 3G mobile television, while Meditel and Maroc Telecom provide IPTV services.
Oman is the only country in the region that does not have terrestrial television; all local channels are broadcast via satellite DTH. However, in accordance with the country's Telecommunications Regulatory Act, issued by Royal Decree No. 30/2002, and its Executive Regulations and the Telecom Sector Policy, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority is in the process of developing regulation for the introduction of DVB‑H technology in the country. IPTV is not operational in the Omani market, although there are no regulatory hurdles to prevent national fixed and mobile licensees offering the service. Mobile operators Nawras and Oman have been providing 3G mobile television since 2009.
In Qatar, digital terrestrial broadcast transmission is not operational. The incumbent operator, Qtel, provides IPTV and mobile television (IP‑based) services. Digital terrestrial broadcast transmissions began in Saudi Arabia in June 2006. The first phase of digital terrestrial television transmission included 40 cities. Saudi Telecom Company (STC) deployed IPTV and triple-play services through its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network. In August 2010, STC announced the launch of "Invision", a service that bundles IPTV, broadband Internet and fixed telephony. Mobile television services are provided by three cellular operators.
In Sudan, digital terrestrial broadcast transmission is reportedly operational, but neither IPTV nor mobile television is operational. Neither IPTV nor mobile television services are operational in the Syrian Arab Republic. The Ministry of Information planned to start the switch-over of terrestrial channels from analogue to digital by mid-2011 but there was a delay in starting.
Digital terrestrial television in Tunisia is regulated through the National Broadcasting Corporation. Tunisia's digital terrestrial television project consists of two phases. The first phase, which started in 2001, included the experimental implementation in Boukornine of a digital television broadcasting unit using DVB‑T system and MPEG‑2 compression. Part of the second phase was completed in 2009, and covered the digitization of the transmission network between production studios and the different broadcasting stations. Tunisie Telecom announced that it is in the process of upgrading its network in order to start providing services that include IPTV, but that service is not yet operational. In December 2011, Orange Tunisie was the sole provider of mobile television services in the country.
The United Arab Emirates's Telecommunication Regulatory Authority published a terrestrial digital switchover plan in December 2009. According to the four-phase plan, the existing analogue television broadcasting operators must switch off their analogue television transmitters by December 2013 at the latest. IPTV is offered through Etisalat's subsidiary E‑Vision and du. As for DVB‑H mobile television, the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority granted a licence to the Emirates Mobile Television Corporation consortium in November 2009, making the United Arab Emirates the first country in the region to issue such a licence.
The Palestinian Authority and Yemen are still behind when it comes to digital broadcasting. Mobile television, IPTV and digital terrestrial broadcast transmission services are not operational in these economies.
User and operator responses to the transition
Digital satellite television broadcasting is widely used in the Arab region, despite there being several providers of DTH satellite platforms. The number of terrestrial television viewers in the Arab region has fallen drastically as households switch to the wider choices and richer content of satellite television. Satellite payTV is popular in the region, but is widely pirated. Because of the plethora of free content, end users in the region are generally not used to paying for content.
Waiting until the technology is mature, and the lack of demand from end users, are among the main reasons for not deploying IPTV and mobile television in several countries in the Arab region. Other reasons include insufficient financial resources, unprofitable business models, lack of content and the lack of clear regulatory frameworks.
Top drivers of IPTV and mobile television include: an adequate and reliable infrastructure, attractive content, good business models, an adequate regulatory framework, good marketing and promotion, a reduced broadband subscription fee and cooperation between actors in the value chain.
Challenges of transition
The transition process is not a simple matter of technology. There are regulatory and administrative challenges to overcome in order for a smooth transition to take place. One is the need for regulators to review licence conditions, including spectrum and broadcasting rights, and decide on various technological options such as transmission technology, television presentation format, compression technology and simulcast policies. Operators also need to decide on network planning options, such as multi-frequency network (MFN) and single-frequency network (SFN), and identify key applications. Consumers need to use set-top boxes or replace their current analogue equipment (televisions and video recorders) with digital receivers.
Regulators can balance the importance of these rights in different ways, so the applied licensing framework for digital terrestrial television has tended to vary from country to country and comes in many different forms and definitions. In elaborating a licensing framework, attention needs to be paid to spectrum management objectives, competition rules and objectives, market structure and environmental objectives, media rules and objectives, and convergence trends.
A number of countries in the Arab region lack effective spectrum management plans, so it is important for the region to address the policy, regulatory and technical challenges it faces in this field. One way is by promoting harmonized policies and practices in spectrum management and building human and institutional capacity in this field.
The transition to digital terrestrial television broadcasting is a complex process, requiring the involvement of legislators, regulators, broadcasting companies (content producers, broadcasters and network operators), manufacturers and viewers. Countries need to take decisions on the key political and technological issues, based on technical and economic analysis, the availability of relevant devices and equipment and the readiness of viewers, while taking into account the relevant international regulations such as the ITU Radio Regulations and regional and bilateral commitments.
In order to harmonize spectrum use in the Arab region, it is recommended to develop harmonized national and regional frequency allocation tables. Countries that do not have a national spectrum management system can use ITU's spectrum management system, the SMS4DC, as a model. For efficient spectrum use, countries should set up a harmonized borderline frequency coordination mechanism based, for example, on the harmonized calculation method used in Europe. Regional expertise should be enhanced through capacity building.
There is a need to ensure a well-coordinated approach for the transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television broadcasting among countries. This will necessarily involve the participation of governments, industry, financial institutions and other stakeholders as part of a shared effort to connect the Arab region.


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Category Archives: Microphones
Heil Pro 7 Headset from 2015 Dayton Hamvention
The Pro 7 offers a feature set that compliments the Heil Sound standard for headset design. Unlike copies of various aviation type headsets, the PRO 7 is not a copy. It brings newtechnologyto the headset industry. The 2″ thick gel foam ear pads provide extreme comfort for extended periods of time while exhibiting passive noise reduction rated at -26dB, ideal for use in high ambient noise environments. Using technology Bob Heil learned from Paul Klipsch back in the early 70's, the ear cup enclosures were tuned to the free air cone resonance of the speaker cone thus providing very low distortion with maximum voice articulation providing the ultimate sound reproduction for communications. Theexclusive Heil Phase Reversal system (HPR) allows you to acoustically move the signals forward and creates a spatial widening of the sound field. This feature makes it easier to pull a weak signal from a pileup – useful for DxPeditions and contests as well as a stress reliever as your change the phase angle of the program source. A speaker balance control allows preferred level between the speakers.
The PRO 7 has interchangeable microphone system allows the microphone element to be easily changed in the field for different types of applications. The low distortion Dynamic HC-7 element exhibits a frequency response of 100 Hz – 12 kHz with the -3dB points at 100 Hz and 12 kHz. The traditional Heil speech articulation rise is centered at 2K -4KHz with properly balanced highs and lows. The impedance is 600 ohm. The HC-7 is one of our best microphone elements for speech articulation.
Designed exclusively for iCOM radios, the iC Electret element has a -3dB fixed point at 35 Hz and 12kHz with the sensitivity of-48 at 1500 ohms output centered at 1kHz. The iC element solves the problems with LOW GAIN ICOM radios but can also work with great results on newer Icom models. Bias power is applied to operate the iC electret element. The Pro 7 iC is supplied with our ADl-iC eight pin iCOM adapter cable.
The Pro 7 and Pro 7iC come in black, red, blue or pink.
The balance control located on the LEFT speaker, controls only the left speaker. Begin by setting a comfortable right side speaker level with the AF gain of the receiver. You then adjust the left side speaker where necessary to balance the audio between the speakers. In most cases the balance control will be close to or maximum.
Best Way to Coil Coax and Audio Cables
Any one who has EVER coiled wire, coaxial cables, audio cables or even a hank of rope knows UNCOILING it has at one time or another created a "rats nest" of tangled mess that will increase your blood pressure, makes you exceedingly cranky and often has caused Tourettes-like symptoms. Fighting an unruly coil of coax or audio cable wastes a lot of time when setting-up a gig, a Field Day site or even coiling a power chord at home! Having spent years working in television studios, control rooms, and other audio gigs on a daily basis, I learned early on from the engineers that there is ONE way to coil cabling… W2AEW shows that in his video! (P.S. Engineers can be especially grouchy if you don't coil correctly and THEY get to untangle YOUR improperly coiled rats-nest from a previous gig tear-down as they work on an important production. Time is money.)
10 Most Popular Microphone Wiring Diagrams
This is an excellent article from QRZNOW.COM showing the pin-outs for the 10 most popular microphone cables. This QRZNOW website is a huge resource for hams everywhere. Click article link below for full article and wiring diagrams…


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Versatile Dark Pewter Finish Audio/Video Furniture
With a modern picture frame front in a Dark Pewter finish, this audio/video system can accommodate most flat panel TVs up to 55", plus at least four A/V components on its elegant Black tempered safety glass shelves. The open architecture design provides plenty of air circulation for convection cooling of components. Also featured is a CMS® Cable Management System to hide and manage unsightly wires and interconnect cables.
Overall Dimensions: 52"W x 23-1/2"H x 17-3/4"D
Model Features
|Overall Dimensions:
|52"W x 23-1/2"H x 17-3/4"D
|Usable Top Shelf:
|52"W x 15"D
|Usable Middle Shelf:
|46-3/4"W x 8"H x 14-5/8"D
|Usable Bottom Shelf:
|46-3/4"W x 9"H x 15-3/8"D
|TV Size:
|Up to 55 inches
|Top Shelf:
|125 lbs. (56.7 kg)
|Middle Shelf:
|50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
|Bottom Shelf:
|75 lbs. (34 kg)
|Carton Dimensions:
|56.9" x 25.4" x 5.7"
|Gross Carton Weight:
|79.1 lbs.
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Alumni Hunter Garlent and Michael Clarke Named AUS First Team All-Stars
Atlantic University Sport (AUS) announced on Wednesday that Petes alumni Hunter Garlent and Michael Clarke were named First Team All-Stars for the 2017-18 AUS Men's Hockey season.
Garlent is a second year forward at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He recorded 10 goals, 31 assists, and 41 points in 30 regular season games for the Huskies this season. He led the AUS in shots (141), and was third in overall scoring. Garlent is second in scoring in the ongoing AUS playoffs, with 2 goals, 4 assists, and 6 points in 5 games.
This marks the second consecutive season that Garlent is named a First Team All-Star. He was also AUS Men's Hockey Rookie of the Year for 2016-17. The Thorold, Ontario native appeared in 145 games for the Petes between 2013-2016, amassing 71 goals, 86 assists, and 157 points.
Clarke is a third year forward at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. In 27 games for the X-Men this season, he registered 17 goals, 17 assists, and 34 points. In the AUS regular season, he was third in goals scored, fifth in power play goals (6), and fifth in game-winning goals (3). He scored 1 goal and 1 assists in 2 AUS 2018 playoff games.
The London, Ontario native collected 51 goals, 65 assists, and 116 points 151 games for the Petes between 2012-2015.
Both Garlent and Clarke were members of the U SPORTS All-Start that faced off against Canadian National Junior Team hopefuls in December 2017.


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I have a huge problem. My house was built in 1978 and I have hardwood floors underneath, however there is two layers of carpet on top of beautiful oak floors. I am told the first layer of carpet and padding was placed down in 1978 with glue and some type of spongy like padding which is now stuck to the wood. If anyone has any suggestions on how to remove it I would really appreciate it. This is a total nightmare. Should I just replace the carpet and call it quits. Help in Alabama.
it depends how much your willing to spend,what i would do is try to pull up the carpets ,i would think the top one is streached in? if so then no problem, the bottom one may be glued to the floor,does it have an attached pad?if its glued down,its scrape,scrape ,scrape...you do it or pay an installer $40.00 per hr to do it.when you get it all clean,you can then get a price to refinish the floor .or recarpet..good luck


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Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas (FMOG) submitted a request (Plan Approval) to LA City Planning to expand the natural gas operations (installation of a CEB 800 gas burner) into the landscaped hillside adjacent to 27th Street below the designated work area of the oil drill site on Adams and directly next to the St. Andrews Apartments in Jefferson Park. The FMOG Plan Approval application is in PDF format at the end of this post.
The new review by Planning will include an investigation and analysis by an experienced Zoning Administrator, and the review will include a PUBLIC HEARING at which all concerned members of the public will be able to voice their concerns about the proposed project.
This new Plan Approval review process gives the public an opportunity to make its voice heard on the question of expanding into the landscaped area on 27th St., which has been conditioned and maintained as landscaped open space since 1961.
The community can ask for MITIGATIONS.
Mitigation and conditions of use can include such things as
Enhanced landscaping,
Regulation of work hours,
Regulation of lighting and noise,
Cleanliness of the work facility and surrounding areas, and
Maintenance of surrounding public streets and sidewalks.
Those are just examples, not a complete list. Mitigation and conditions of use are a standard and legally required part of all Planning Department project approvals. As a neighbor, your thoughtful input is welcomed. Please send your suggestions to firstname.lastname@example.com
When communicating with the Planning Dept., about this case, refer to Planning Number: ZA1959-15227-O-PA5
The greatest public impact upon the Zoning Administrator's decision process can be achieved by writing letters to the Planning Department as well as by attending the public hearing.
This is also an opportunity for the Planning Department to hear from the public about the need for additional environmental mitigation and conditions of use at the Murphy Drill Site.
We expect the hearing date will be announced in the next few weeks
When it is announced there must be at least 24 days advance notice given before the hearing.
We will keep you posted about the scheduling of the public hearing. Any stakeholder may comment about the case.


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Tip: To achieve that perfectly blurred background, have your subject somewhat far away from your lens, then zoom it as much as you are able to. Your subject will be crisp and your background will not be a distraction!
"Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding." (Proverbs 10:23)
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10:31)
"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)
We are to do EVERYTHING to the glory of God. Think about that for a moment. How many things do we say and do each day that really do not bring God glory? What do you talk about with your friends, family, and co-workers? How much time have you wasted on useless things? Do you live your life as if the potential to displease God is a joke? If we are commanded to do all things to the glory of God, it would mean that we are doing wrong when we act in a way that doesn't please Him.
To be completely honest, I'd have to say I fail miserably. I waste countless hours mindlessly scrolling down my Facebook news feed, repeatedly insult the government leaders that God has put in place (see Romans 13 if you doubt this!), and laugh at humor that ought to be flushed back down the toilet from whence it came. These activities and attitudes cannot qualify as good works that will cause others to sense God's presence in my life. Ouch.
What can we do? Pray. Pray that God will change our hearts and minds; that we would really desire to please Him in all that we say and do. Pray that you'll have the will-power to stop zoning out online and to be able to walk away when everyone is laughing at that Youtube video that is spattered with language and crude humor. Pray your conduct will tend more to reflect God rather than sinful human nature. Living this way won't be easy and it won't come naturally, but it is so worth it in the end.


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What about an orange Wednesday? Have a glass of fresh orange juice, revitalize yourself and jump into something orange! These Australian designer's Josh Goot statement skirts are my best suggestion for the orange mood. They not only let you stand out in the crowd with an intense color, but also catch an eye with an asymmetric cut. Don't forget color blocking and try an orange skirt with grey, white or black top.
The weekend is almost here…keep it up!


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Some common questions people ask regarding roof lifespan are "how long does a roof last?" and "when should I replace my roof?" While these may seem like simple questions, the answers can vary greatly.
As you may already know, there are many types of roofs such as asphalt 3 tab shingles, asphalt architectural shingles, wood shingles, slate, metal, and tile. Each style roof has a respective amount of time that it could last or is expected to last in the right conditions. These estimates are unable to predict what the roof will endure over the course of time. Storms, heavy rain or wind can damage even the newest of roofs. The best way to know when it is time to replace a roof is to schedule an inspection by a reputable roofing contractor.
Some common types of roof damage are hail damage and wind damage. Signs of hail damage to shingles could be bruising, cracking, granules missing from asphalt, or damage to any soft metal. Signs of shingles damaged by wind could be detached shingles or creased shingles that have been pushed back by high winds. Most importantly is that if you even suspect any type of damage to your roof to schedule an inspection.
At RoofClaim.com we have been replacing roofs since 2004. Take comfort in knowing our team is made up of experts through experience. Our inspections are 100% free with zero obligation. When inspecting a roof, our account managers number one concern is safety. Not only will our team use the proper safety equipment and procedures, but they are also going to closely inspect your roof to ensure your home, family, and personal property are protected. Should the account manager find substantial damage that poses a risk, we will help you navigate the claims process to get your roof replaced.
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"At age 65, when famed explorer and author Philip Sava was given less than a year to live, he set off from his home in Madagascar for parts unknown. Leaving all his belongings behind, he set off on foot, hopped a freighter across the Indian Ocean, and wandered into the Bangladesh wilderness. His journey, which lasted over a decade, took him through Nepal and Tibet where his exploration turned spiritual and into rural China where months of solitude resulted in some of the most confessional observations ever committed to paper. This is the story of a man grappling with the meaning of life as he grasps to life's last vestiges."–Imaginary Authors
O, Unknown! features notes of black tea, Lapsang Souchong tincture, orris butter, Kyoto moss, musk balsam and sandalwood.


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March 28 by Eric Dreshfield
The modern law department is no longer the "back office", it's a strategic part of the business on the front line of deals, partnerships, and C-suite decisions. At Accelerate you can hear how companies are using technology to drive the transformation of the legal function, discover how forward-looking general counsel are partnering with their businesses, and hear from global experts on the trends shaping the future of law. Hundreds of the legal elite – leaders, litigators, and luminaries – are all preparing to join us in San Francisco at Apttus Accelerate on May 14-16, 2018, to network, discuss and collaborate on the most pressing issues across the industry. Register today so you don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from the best. Here are the top 5 must-attend sessions for legal professionals.
1. Smart Contracts and Blockchain: Separating Hype from Reality – Blockchain is on everyone's mind in 2018. Among all the opinions, sales pitches, and technical jargon, what is true and what do you need to know? This session will reveal the true progress of blockchain in business today, how and when it will affect your work, and what you can do to prepare your contract and obligation management processes for this new "smart contract" technology. This session is presented by Cory Haynes, Vertical Markets Director, Financial Services, Apttus.
2. Revolutionize Legal Operations with Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Today's Chief Legal Officers and Legal Operations directors must manage risk while also supporting the objectives of the business. Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping legal professionals make more informed decisions and gain operational efficiencies that reduce risk, shorten contract cycles, and increase productivity. Join this session to explore how modern law departments can do more with less by leveraging AI. This session is presented by Molly Tynan Perry, Chief Operating Officer, Office of the General Counsel, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise; and Jason Smith, Senior Director, Application Solutions, Contract Lifecycle Management, Apttus.
3. Best Practices in Contract Management for Any Type of Contract – There are many kinds of contracts used for many different purposes, but you don't need different systems to handle them. In this session, you'll hear the stories of Procurement, Legal Operations, and In-House Counsel who have benefited from enterprise-wide contract management systems, and how you can apply their experiences to your own contract management needs. This session is presented by Andrew Bartels, Vice President, Principal Analyst Serving CIO Professionals, Forrester Research; and Jesal Mehta, General Manager of Contract Lifecycle Management, Apttus.
4. Turn Your Sell-Side CLM or Buy-Side CLM into Enterprise Contract Management – Your vision for enterprise-wide contract management is a single technology and process for all kinds of contracts. However, if you are like many companies, today your contract software is only used for some of your contracts. This session explores best practices for deploying your existing contract management software for all contract types including the technical, organizational, and staffing requirements for success. This session presented by Robert Xu, Enterprise Applications Solutions Manager, Technology and Mobility, Varian Medical Systems; and Robert Couch, Vice President, Contract Management Advisory Services, Apttus.
5. Selecting a Contract Management Provider: Strategies and Pitfalls – There are many factors in considering a contract management solution: Should we buy, or should we build our own system? What amount of time and resources do we need to budget? What key questions should we ask to make the right decision? This session offers expert perspectives to guide you in managing your contract management selection, and is presented by Barbara Rogan, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Cadence Design Systems; and Charmel Rhyne, Senior Principal Sales Engineer, Apttus.
Apttus Accelerate is sure to educate and inspire you. You'll come away inspired with actionable ideas and new resources you can use to elevate your company's revenue performance.


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About Us
A Brief History:
Cudner & O'Connor Co. made its debut in the industrial coatings market in July of 1935, founded by H.E. Cudner and Thomas O'Connor, both previously employed by the James B. Day Company, a Chicago based manufacturer of varnishes, shellacs and lacquer coatings for the furniture industry.
While Cudner & O'Connor began with the production of furniture coatings, they were aware of the growing interest in "silk screen" printable paints, now known as inks, and in particular, inks designed for the process of decalcomania, what we know today as water-slide decals. After some inquiry into the desired qualities that a silk-screenable ink for decals should possess - for printing, drying, and application dynamics - the partners considered and succeeded at a reformulation of the Company's furniture lacquer to meet the quality demands of the silk-screen printer.
Today, Cudner & O'Connor manufactures over twenty-five discrete ink and coating chemistries to ably satisfy the requirements of the modern screen printer, both commercial and in-house, catering specifically to the automotive, appliance and point-of-purchase industries, nameplate, badging, architectural & decorative glass, as well as many other coatings applications. Cudner & O'Connor offers in-house services such as color matching, custom ink modification, ink/substrate suitability testing, along with comprehensive technical support and service.