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Innovative Supremacy.
For those that muster the genius to innovate an industry, limited applications seldom offer relief, for real innovators are consistently intent to innovate. This was a point eloquently asserted by the French Artist Delacroix who said, "What moves those of genius, what inspires their work is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough." After more than a century of innovations involving waterproofing, insulation and manufactured coatings that have literally changed the world, one company's claim to industrial supremacy has been maintained by its astounding application and insistence on innovation.
With manufacturing facilities, research labs and sales offices located throughout the world, SOPREMA is not only recognized as a world leader in its industry, but is also renowned as an innovative pioneer in the manufacturing of specially-designed membranes, coatings and sealants so vital to the waterproofing and infrastructural integrity of roads, bridges and buildings. Their material resources are equally replete in a range of other applications that include insulation, soundproofing and so much more, suffice it to say this is an enterprise whose legacy, existing leadership and look to the future is all derivative of a fixation on innovation.
As Vice President Richard Voyer says, "Our focus has always been about solving problems, but to do that we have to be innovative… we've always seen the only way that our company can continue to survive is through our ability to innovate."
The Geisen Legacy
To detail the impact of innovations from this institution, it is important to first account of an extraordinary family whose entrepreneurial acumen has been accentuated by intellect in chemical sciences and certain functional fortitude.
That all began in the early 1900's with Charles Geisen's creation of the "Alsatian Emulsion Factory" in Strasbourg, France. Geisen had originally worked as a professional teacher of Latin, but his intellectual proclivities extended into topics of technology, science and chemistry. In the construction practices of this era, architects and builders would customarily use coal tar or bitumen (a semi-solid form of petroleum that is black, sticky and very viscous). The bitumen was essential in the coating of roofs, yet it was costly, cumbersome and considerably unreliable over time.
Geisen's brilliance was bolstered by experiments involving the immersion of jute cloth into vats filled with heated bitumen. The byproduct was a sheeting material that was not only light-weight and flexible, but also solid, strong, durable and capable of meeting demand for waterproofing. He ultimately invented what many regard as the first waterproofing membrane of the modern era. Large discoveries often demand large titles and Geisen dubbed his product with proprietary and pachyderm terms as Mammouth (French for Mammoth). He went on to establish a contracting division comprised of highly-trained installers and business exploded.
As it was, political powder kegs would also soon detonate. The advent of the World War I would compel Geisen to relocate the company to Switzerland for a duration when it was then known as "Asphalt Emulsion Zurich." Operates would resume in Strasbourg by 1918, but by this time Giesen and his wife were also busy raising a son named Pierre. Over the years that followed, Pierre went on to earn degrees in engineering and by 1933, he was appointed with management of the company.
Pierre was no less innovative than his father. He discovered that by applying a thin layer of aluminum to the membrane, the bitumen was better protected from the ravages of weathering, sun light and temperature extremes. This led to greater application of their product and growing number of customers. Yet, once again, the escalation of political tensions resulted in yet another war prompting relocation once more. In 1941, upon moving to Avignon in the "free zone" of German-occupied France, Pierre adapted the corporate name as The Society of Waterproofing Products and Coatings Mammoth. SOPREMA was later born from the acronym associated with the French translation of that same name – SOciété des Produits et Revêtements d'Étanchéite MAmmouth.
Over the years that followed, SOPREMA continued to improve upon its existing product lines while also inventing new solutions. As their innovations grew, so too did demand for their products which necessitated the company's operational expansion. New manufacturing facilities would be established in France, yet also in Quebec and British Columbia, Canada, as well as Ohio and Mississippi in the United States.
Through it all, the evolution of innovations would be overseen by the Geisen Family. Since 1992, the company has been led by Pierre-Etienne Bindschedler, the grandson of Pierre Geisen, who represents the fourth generation of family ownership. Under his leadership, the company has remarkably advanced their product quality, sourcing of materials, operational efficiency and sweeping market penetration.
Richard Voyer, who spent years working in research and development with SOPREMA prior to assuming management of operations in North America, says although the company has grown "it is still a family company with a family spirit." The Geisen values of cooperation, problem solving and innovation remain the foundation on which the company functions and has allowed it to compete, as Voyer says, "against giants in industry."
Credible Capability
SOPREMA's manufacturing expertise has been efficiently deployed among some of the most iconic structures known to the world, as well as numerous roads, bridges and rooftops. Most notable examples will include the waterproofing of a structure heralded as the world's finest arena, China's "Bird's Nest" stadium (as well as the parking areas and building envelope) which was the centerpiece of the Beijing Olympics. SOPREMA's handiwork is equally augmenting aspects at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, recognized as the largest indoor amusement park in the world. From Universal Studios' Hard Rock Hotel and San Francisco's highly trafficked Airport to Boston's iconic Prudential Tower and New York's famed "Flatiron" Building; all have benefitted from SOPREMA applications in one form or another.
SOPREMA's genius is existent in not only their research, which has certainly allowed them to develop materials with fascinating chemical and physical properties, but also in breakthroughs which have led to faster, more efficient application of their products. For example, in China, where SOPREMA has applied waterproofing membranes to literally miles of roads and bridges, the company engineered a special machine (MACADEN) which allows for faster application of the membrane. Voyer explains how membranes typically come in rolls of eight to ten meters length. Through the new engineering, they can now accommodate two roll at same time which allows for some 200 meters of coverage, yet since the device melts the bitumen while heating the road or bridge surface, it also allows for complete penetration of the bitumen into the asphalt and perfect adhesion as well. Voyer says the device allows SOPREMA to complete such work project four times faster than typical installations.
SOPREMA's product line is extensive and includes such innovations as a line of laminate boards known as SOPRASMART. Synonamous with speed, quality, durability and efficiencies, this product line benefits from SOPREMA's exclusive bonding technology. The adhesive is already incorporated into the membrane and is activated by the heat of the laminating process. The SOPRASMART line allows for optimal adhesion, flexibility for perfectly covering uneven wood decks and membranes, waterproofing complemented by Due Selvedge and Sopralap technologies, and quick installation.
Then there's also SOPRAFIX, a product that offers excellent resistances through its combination of glass material (for stability) and polyester (for increased elongation and puncture resistance.
Another product is Alsan RS, a rapid curing liquid-applied waterproofing Systems, composed of different polymethyl methacrylate-based resins.
SOPRALENE STICK HR GR is a solution for projects which don't require flame application. Able to be used in conjunction with a range of other SOPREMA products, this cap sheet membrane demonstrates versatility by providing multiple configurations of systems tailored to the needs of the sites where security is a premium issue (schools, hospitals, etc.). In addition to eliminating propane tools, SOPRALENE STICK is the only self-adhesive cap sheet membrane to meet ASTM D6162 Type II Standards, offers superior waterproofing, and a platinum privilege warranty up to 20 years.
Ingenious Insulation
Beyond waterproofing membranes, SOPREMA has a wide range of solutions involving both thermal and accoustic insulation. SOPRAROCK DD PLUS is a mineral wool insulation board that has a rigid top layer for durability and enhanced strength. SOPRAROCK DD PLUS is complemented with a bitumen layer that is compatible with SOPREMA's torch or mop-applied membranes, or adhered with COLPLY ADHESIVE (BRUSH GRADE). It can be mechanically fastened, or adhered with hot bitumen, or DUOTACK adhesive.
Another line of products offer superior acoustic insulation. For example, INSONOFLOOR is a high-density polyethylene membrane coated with small granules of recycled rubber on its underface that allows for residential and commercial soundproofing. INSONOFLOOR is specially designed to soundproof laminated floating floors, which can be installed directly on the membrane. It can also be used with other types of flooring such as hardwood, ceramic tiles and multi-layer engineered wood floors.
INSONOMAT, on the other hand, is an acoustic membrane made with a base of elastomeric bitumen and recycled rubber. Though specifically designed for use under a layer of 38 mm (1½ in.) concrete, INSONOMAT could also be effective without concrete. It additionally provides structural waterproofing while concrete is poured; prevents too-rapid evaporation of water in the concrete to improve curing; and is resistant to crushing which further conserves its acoustic properties. INSONOMAT applies and seals well with a convenient adhesive strip, and due to its recycled material content, also conveniently contributes to LEED points.
Yet, whether it is insulation or waterproofing membranes for virtually any type of surface, SOPREMA's range of products allows the company to effectively respond to the variety of needs in a variety of climate conditions. Some products are specially designed for climates that are cold and moist, others are designed to respond to needs where it hot and dry. "Our approach is to determine what is good for the long run. We want to make a difference in the long run, so we use materials which are best for the specific environment in which we operate. You have to adapt for wherever you are. You have to adapt to make sure you're answering the needs of each market, and our design is different from one company to next," says Voyer.
Eco-Sensitive Sustainability
Though bitumen is a form of petroleum that sufficiently helped spur SOPREMA to life, for more than a decade it has made incredible advancements in producing materials from other resources, and Voyer says, over the next few years, he anticipates as much as 30 percent of their products will derive from naturalproducts.
In terms of sustainable development, SOPREMA is investing heavily in solutions that more effectively allow for recycling and repurposing of materials. Yet, all along, it has also continued to produce products that specifically address conditions that would lead to deficiencies of applications in certain environments. For example, SOPRASTAR is a cap sheet membrane designed for both refurbishment and new construction. It utilizes "cool roof" technology which allows surfaces to resist impact from the sun through its properties of solar reflectivity and thermal cast-off. This not only allows building operators to save on their air conditioning costs, but it also reduces impact of a phenomenon known as "urban heat island" which is known to be linked to global warming.
Otherwise, Voyer says the company has also identified other oils, which they will convert into their products, thereby further diminishing the need for petroleum. "These products will be more environmentally clean, not necessarily economically less, but better for the environment … and they are just as durable as anything made from bitumen. We will not compromise on performance and quality. We know our industry and are optimistic that will find more solutions."
Voyer says he has observed some companies claim to be doing sustainable development as a marketing ploy, but when looking deeply into their operations, the claims "are weak." At SOPREMA, Voyer says the company is not only talking the talk, but walking the walk. This is evidenced in their application long-serving or recoverable product materials, their significant investment in research and development, and their track record of introducing products that are ecologically safe.
Voyer says the company's goal at present involves the creation of solutions that would allow for a 100 year life span to projects where their materials are applied. He envisions a range of solutions deployed in a system from the ground and up, which would allow for waterproofing and structural integrity that may withstand for more than 100 years. While its competitors are currently making guarantee of 30 to 40 years, Voyer expresses confidence that the company is on the verge of new innovations that will outperform all others, and he says, "We're almost there."
"When there is a problem, what we try to do is solve it and move on. We see some other companies whose philosophy is, 'Well, it's not my fault, who can we blame.' We're not looking to make excuses, we want to solve problems," says Voyer.
After a 100 years of solving problems, look to SOPREMA to further provide solutions that will further advance industry. Innovation will continue to inspire new product offerings, and the company's commitment to that is expressed in Voyer's assertion, "Every day, we get up and think about, really think about, 'What can we do? What can we do to be even better?' And we know we have to maintain that perspective, work hard, and concentrate on what we're doing as well as we can," says Voyer. "This is basic for us."
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Eromanga Sensei Volume 2 Blu-ray
About Eromanga Sensei Volume 2 Blu-ray
Eromanga Sensei volume 2 contains episodes 7-12 of the anime directed by Ryohei Takeshita, plus a special booklet, box illustrated by Hiroyuki Oda (Character Designer), and Blu-ray case illustrations by Kanzakihiro (Original Illustrations).
From the author of Oreimo comes a slapstick comedy about a novelist big brother and his illustrator younger sister along with a cast of charming characters!
Masamune Izumi is a high school student who professionally writes light novels. Sagiri Izumi is a shut-in who never leaves her room. One year ago, they became siblings when their parents married one another.
However, one day, Masamune discovers a shocking twist—the artist "Eromanga Sensei," who has been drawing illustrations for his novels, is none other than Sagiri. His cute little shut-in of a sister, who has been living under his roof, is using an obscene pen name and drawing lewd illustrations. But there's no way his little sister could be this dirty?!
Special Features: Web previews, textless opening (from Ep. 8-12), textless endings (from Ep. 9, 10, 12).
Due to licensing and contract restrictions, this product can be sold and shipped to the US, Canada, South America and Central America only. This product cannot be shipped to Japan. All sales are final. It may be returned for an exchange if defective, but unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds.
Ordering Note: All sales for this item are final. It may be returned for an exchange if defective, if a replacement is not available a Gift Card will be issued.
- Publisher: ANIPLEX OF AMERICA
- Media: Blu-ray
- Spoken Language: Japanese
- Subtitle Language: English
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Age Rating: 16+
- Run Time: 140
- Release Date: 8/14/2018
- Dimensional Weight: 1
- Region Code: A

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In recent years, slow domestic and global economic recovery, weak internal resources, lacklustre business performances, and slow-moving projects have dragged on the social and economic development of Dak Nong province. Dak Nong province has instructed and carried out many solutions to complete development objectives in the 2010-2015 period, said Mr Le Dien, Chairman of the Dak Nong Provincial People's Committee. Thanh Tam reports.Could you tell us the major outstanding accomplishments that Dak Nong province has achieved in four years of implementing the Resolution of the 10th Provincial Party Congress of the 2010-2015 term?
In the 2010 – 2015 period, most socioeconomic development indicators of Dak Nong province met or exceeded expectations. The average annual economic growth was 12.41 percent. Per capita income more than doubled to VND32.75 million in 2014 from VND15.88 million in 2010. The economic structure changed positively. High-tech agricultural development programmes were brought into life and followed by many people and businesses, thus changing farming practices on many crops and livestock. Industrial production kept recovering and growing. Energy and processing industries contributed to stable economic growth and stabilised agricultural production. Commercial and service activities also grew stably. Trade infrastructure was upgraded to draw more investment capital into supermarkets and commercial centres in densely populated urban areas. Export turnover reached US$686 million in 2014, nearly three times that of 2010. Tourist infrastructure was gradually invested and built to tap local tourism potential.
Dak Nong province mobilised social resources for socio-economic infrastructure, created momentum for production and trade development, and improved the spiritual and material life of citizens. Administrative reform was sped up to create an open legal environment. The province also introduced business support policies, particularly for non-State enterprises, to expand the local business system and enhance local competitiveness. The province also launched solutions to raise its provincial competitiveness index (PCI) and sped up investment promotion activities to introduce investment potential and opportunities to domestic and international investors. As a result, Dak Nong has lured many big projects like renewable energy project, aluminium electrolysis project, macadamia planting project and grass-growing project for cattle. In addition, the locality also achieved successes in social and cultural domains, national security and defence and vocational training.
Although its infrastructure is poor, Dak Nong has unique climate and soil conditions, and an abundant land fund. In 2015, National Highway 14 is scheduled to be completed to shorten the distance between Dak Nong and Ho Chi Minh City and Southeast provinces. This is a great opportunity for Dak Nong to lure more investors in the coming years.
To tap these comparative advantages, Dak Nong province needs to clearly understand its weaknesses in investment and business climate to address them in the coming time. The province has focused on reviewing all administrative procedures in relation to investment and business to define existing obstacles to lay the groundwork for the formation of the single-window mechanism for administrative procedures. It has also built a coordination mechanism for related parties in land compensation and site clearance to create land fund for investors. It has also mobilised all available resources for infrastructure development investment, particularly economic infrastructure, to generate driving force and integrate social infrastructure development resources, while promoting the role of investment promotion centres in supporting investors to deal with investment procedures to draw a better picture of Dak Nong investment environment. It has constantly improved the operational efficiency of the information portal and thematic websites of the province, and actively searched for new investors rather than passively waiting for them to come.
In addition, Dak Nong province has also actively reviewed and issued socioeconomic planning, industry planning, product planning, economic and industrial zone planning, investment projects, and investment encouragement policies to fit new situations. Especially, Dak Nong always defines the difficulties of enterprises as also the difficulties of the province, and helping them to deal with their problems is also helping itself to develop and draw more investment capital. Furthermore, it organises various training programmes to ensure adequate quality labour supply for enterprises doing business in the locality.
Dak Nong defines that tapping mineral potential, particularly bauxite ores, will be a motivation and essential resource for its socioeconomic development in the coming time. How has the province worked to bring this potential into full play?
According to the survey in 2010, Dak Nong had 178 ore sites with 16 major minerals like bauxite, tungsten, antimoal, basalt and natural mineral water. In particular, as planned by 2025, its bauxite reserve is expected to reach about 5.4 billion tonnes, accounting for about 67 percent of the country's reserves. These bauxite sites are close to each other, thus enabling the province to build large-scaled bauxite ore mining and alumina production complexes with the term of exploitation possibly reaching hundreds of years. Last but not least, the quality of bauxite ores in Dak Nong is considered the best in the world.
Currently, the Vietnam National Coal, Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) is building the Nhan Co Alumina Plant with an annual output capacity of 650,000 tonnes, expected to be put into operation in the second quarter of 2015. Besides, the government approved specific mechanisms for Dak Nong aluminium electrolysis investment plant in Nhan Co Industrial Park, with the first phase output of 300,000 tonnes, expected to go into operation in 2017. When the two plants come into operation, they will open up opportunities for Dak Nong province to develop some bauxite and aluminium supporting industries.
To gradually bring Dak Nong province out of poverty and create a basic premise for comprehensive and sustainable development towards industrialisation and modernisation, what are the province's development orientations in the 2015-2020 period?
In the 2015-2020 period, Dak Nong will focus on developing human resources, building essential infrastructure and major urban zones, attracting investment, creating economic breakthroughs in mining, processing and high-tech agriculture, and developing service, tourism and trade.
Specifically, the province will mobilise social resources in addition to the State budget to develop synchronous infrastructure, successfully carry out investment attraction mechanisms and policies to draw more investors, develop private sector, foreign-invested enterprises, and SMEs, and prioritise locally potential and advantageous industries. Besides, Dak Nong province has focused on developing green agriculture, created breakthroughs in high-tech agricultural application, and promoted agricultural restructuring to raise the value of livestock and agricultural services.
The province has placed priority on developing industries with comparative advantages like agro-forestry processing; exploiting and processing mineral ores, especially alumina and aluminium smelting industry, and promoting post-aluminium processing industry which is seen as the key to its economic breakthrough.
Regarding high-value trade and service sectors, the province will try to serve the domestic market and cooperate with other localities to expand the market, especially with provinces in the southern key economic zone. Dak Nong province will invest to develop major modern commercial centres and supermarkets in highly populated areas and new urban zones while building synchronous tourism infrastructure to tap its tourism potential.
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WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users like you. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other.
On May 8th, the Finnish WordPress community will get together in Tampere for the first WordCamp Finland. The organisers promise a focused, single-track event on a variety of interesting topics ranging from blogging, design, programming on the WordPress platform and doing business with WordPress.
Dates: May 8, 2015
Location: Tampere, Finland
Venue: Hullu Poro restaurant
Website: http://finland.wordcamp.org/2015/


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Check out FitSugar.com featuring AKT founder Anna Kaiser as she answers the age old question of "Why Is Good Posture Important?" You can view the article in its entirety here or keep reading below to see what the writer of the article, Lizzie Fuhr, had to say about the topic:
"Good posture can do more than make you look 10 pounds thinner. It can prevent spine abnormalities, joint deterioration, and many everyday back and muscle aches. While you might know how to sit up straight at your desk, having proper posture should go further than your workday. Whether you're out on the streets or sweating it out in the gym, former professional dancer and celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser explains how to stop these potential issues in their tracks!"


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The Different Project Management Tools
Before I start this post, let me just put a disclaimer: this post is NOT sponsored by any of the project management tools I mentioned. This is my way of sharing a list of my personal favorites. With these tools, I am hoping that you can manage your tasks better, and make exceptional projects with your team. Collaborating and working has never been this easy.
- First on the list is: GitScrum. I know, you'd probably wonder why I have this on my list. It's a fairly new project management tool, but GitScrum has additional features that many of its contemporaries lack.
- For example, it has a feature to track working hours. Additionally, it has the ability to detect bugs and see the latest bug reports. GitScrum proves useful to managing workflows, creating lists, scheduling tasks, and formulating reports. File sharing among team members is made easy. Members can receive push notifications on the current tasks, and as well as, the newly added tasks.
- Compatibility ain't a problem because popular apps like Dropbox, Discord, Asana, and Trello can be linked to your GitScrum account. The best part? GitScrum is free the first 3 users. If have a team with 10 members, monthly costs would start around $12.00.
- Number 2 is Clarizen. This is suitable for larger businesses. If you want to ensure the automation of your services down to do the way you work, collaborate, and create with your whole workforce, Clarizen is the perfect solution.
- It will definitely speed up the process of bringing a project to life. Clarizen is the best partner you have especially if you have recurring projects. With its impressive and flexible features, you are in safe hands. You can start by availing Clarizen's free trial. The paid version starts at $60 per user.
- Next on the list is ZenHub. They stand by their motto, which is to help teams make phenomenal things. It's no surprise that brands such as Spotify, Docker, and Adobe use ZenHub to manage tasks.
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- This cloud-based project management tool has a wide array of features including customizable tasks boards, virtual white boards, and other visualization tools. You can also plan and organize backlogs, manage current tasks, personalize each task boards, and even add different colors to it.
- Generating reports is also part of the basic package. So, LeanKit is a holistic solution to your business. Whether you have a small team or an established enterprise, LeanKit has customizable plans for your needs.


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The prayer at the end of this devotional, published today, reminds me of Stephen Ministry and my training for it. The body of the devotional is exactly the kind of story that led me to a talk I gave a year ago in San Diego.
I doubt the Stephen Ministers are often privileged to have someone share such serious parental abuse, yet I pray that as each care giver stands in the mud with her/his care receivers (official or unofficial), we can lean on God's strength to avoid slipping with them into the 'slough of despair'.
Will you pray with me please?
Unimaginable One,
You call us out of the darkness. You created the light and you invite us to come live in the light of your kingdom. We are honored, humbled, privileged. You are amazing!
Lord of Love,
I pray for all who suffer the abuse of power by another human. I pray especially for the vulnerable who should be cherished and protected but who are harmed by those who they were told to trust. I pray for those who are told they must be wrong or that they are liars when they tell another adult of the abuse. Be the comfort. Be the healing energy. Enfold them in your loving embrace and let them again feel safe. You are the love through all the world and beyond. Only you can help them by empowering them and others to do well.
I pray for those too weak or naïve to protect the vulnerable. Lord, please open their eyes and let them lean on your strength. Let them use your strength to create a safe place for the victims. Let them help to keep the victims out of harm's way.
Lord, I bring to you also the abusers. They have been weak to these sins; they have not overcome the temptations. Bring them, too, into the light, Lord. Show them the path on which to put their feet. Make their journey aim for your kingdom and straighten the path for them as they begin to walk with you. Send your saints to them, to walk beside them and encourage them and love them.
Gracious Giver,
You are the source of the technology to deliver the devotionals. You put the thought into Donna Schaper's mind to write the words we read. You inspire me with forgiveness for perpetrators of hate, compassion for those to weak to stop what they know is wrong, and love for those who suffer from violations.
All that we have, all that we cherish, all that we enjoy comes from you. I am grateful. Lord, I love you so much!
Jesus told us to ask in his name, that our joy be made full.
I pray in Jesus' name,
Not to us, but to God be the glory!
© Melissa Pazen, 2013
Live Inspired: pray continually; think boldly; dare greatly; love unconditionally; act deliberately, kindly, justly, mercifully and humbly; forgive easily; laugh frequently!
My first thought in reading this devotional was "I should forward this to Steve (my husband); maybe he'd understand then, when I mention God." Then I thought "Why fuel the fire?" Then I thought "I really need to pray that Steve realizes I'm trying to live a Christian life and pray that he'll accept it." So that prayer has been stated.
And in the last few minutes, I received a note from a colleague who I've only met a few times, but whose work sometimes overlaps with mine. She wanted to let me know that she'll have surgery and be out for three weeks. We're Facebook friends, so this was an easy one. Anyone who has seen my posts on Facebook knows I talk about/to God (and frankly, Steve hid me when I came out strongly against the 'defense of marriage act'… when it was struck down, I think I posted 15 times in 15 minutes… he wanted me to STOP posting… and that wasn't even God).
So anyway, I wrote back to Kathryn, my pre-op colleague, and told her if she'd like, I'd pray. She wrote back and said she enjoys my inspiring posts. And told me she has a very early, small breast cancer. And I wrote back and said I'd had one of those six years ago & I've had no ill outcomes. And she wrote back and thanked me and said there's a family history and the doctors have been watching her for quite some time. So I wrote back:
"I believe God's love comes to us in healing energy (and doctors and medicines and nursing staff and a lot of other ways). So here's the deal; you keep optimistic & avoid stress. "We" will take care of the rest… for whatever is supposed to happen. My money's going on the "Kathryn will come through this beautifully" square."
Will you pray with me please?
Ever-present Energy,
Even when I don't plan to speak of you, you put your name on my lips (or come out through my typing fingers). I know you're always with me. It's a comfort and a privilege to be in your presence. You are amazing!
Lord of Lightness,
You edify us as we lift others up in prayer. Open Steve's heart to your love & energy. Help him to feel the love you channel through me. Remind me to show him your love and kindness and compassion. Delight him, I pray, with your overwhelming blessings; give him tangible proof of your love.
Help Kathryn to stay optimistic and calm. Be her medical team, be the lighting in the OR, be the anesthesia, be the pain medication, be Kathryn's family and friends as they care for her. Surround her with healing energy and support her at moments when she lacks strength. Remind her to take care of her body, your creation.
Gracious God,
The technology, the seeking mind, the beauty of the earth – all comes from you. I am grateful. Lord, I love you so much!
I claim Jesus' promise as I pray in his most holy name,
To God be the glory!
© Melissa Pazen, 2013
Live Inspired: pray continually; think boldly; dare greatly; love unconditionally; act deliberately, kindly, justly, mercifully and humbly; forgive easily; laugh frequently!
Quinn Caldwell did it again! The Devotional on "Clean House" finally got my prayer/blog juices going! Most of us raised in Catholic/Christian church communities remember the story about Martha and Mary.
Some say "cleanliness is next to Godliness" and I go along with those who say "cleanliness is next to impossible". A story circulated when I was a child about a woman on her hands and knees in some public building, scrubbing. As her arm shot forward she whispered "I do", back "my work", forward "for the glory", and back "of God", over and over again. My thought is that in every task, there is an opportunity to praise God.
Now back to Mary and Martha. As I read again the well-known verses, one word jumped at me: "distracted". Hmm. As I was commuting to work, the morning pair on Air1 (Christian radio. I love the rock & roll!) The discussion between the songs was on multi-tasking vs. being present to one task.
Bingo! That's me alrighty!
Here's how I now read the back story on the passage. Jesus' was invited by Martha. Likely he and the apostles needed a roof over their heads for the night. Or perhaps he wanted to speak with a small group. It's possible Martha and Mary had gone out to hear Jesus earlier and as the crowd headed home, Martha said she would welcome Jesus into her home. At any rate, Martha invited Jesus.
Somehow I suspect it was an impulsive act, else the house would have been fully prepared before Jesus' arrival (Right? If Jesus were coming to your house tomorrow, would you stay up all night cleaning and cooking? I sure would and I'd be praising God for the creation of the 'open 24 hours' grocery store, too!)
So Jesus enters the house. Chances are Mary (who might not even live with Martha) simply gravitated to Jesus. She sat at his feet and listened.
If I were Martha, I likely would be hovering around the edge of the people, finding the cobweb I missed earlier and the grass the dogs brought in on their feet. I'd be listening and multi-tasking. You see, I can't sit still when people are in my home unless it's up to my standards (not perfect, but pretty good)!
So Jesus would be on the love-seat in our family room or maybe I talked him into taking my recliner. Mary would be at his feet. Followers who could fit would be in the family room end of the great-room and I'd be inching from the group to the kitchen. And then I'd think, "Oh, Lord, let me be sure the bathroom is clean!" Let me say, I wouldn't begrudge Mary the opportunity to listen. Oh NO, I would not! But, if she really loved me, she'd be helping me, too. We can listen and work! We've been doing it since we were children. (right?)
Now, would I go to Jesus to ask for intervention? Unlikely.
Would I be wishing Mary would help? Would I be trying to catch her eye and jerk my head to signal "come here"? Might I crook a finger at her if she still didn't come or wave my hand toward me? You bet I would! Here I've invited a great man into my home so we could listen, but she isn't even helping! The ingrate! Acting as if she's too good to do housework!
But here's the thing. Mary was able to pay attention. She could focus on Jesus and his words. And Martha was catching the occasional word, I bet, while her mind would not stop racing of all that should be done.
Poor Martha, don't hate her, realize that she is a victim of the circumstances with which she grew up. She'd been taught to be more concerned about the state of the household than ANYTHING else (well, if she had children, their faces would be cleaned before she started on the house).
I'm often like Martha. I find it hard to spend 20 minutes with Jesus (or any name for God) in the morning. I don't do it before I leave the house because I'd need to get up 20 minutes earlier. I do it when I get to the office and the devotional shows up. Sometimes I've found that it's noon before I've finished reading the devotional.
Lately, I've found it hard to turn off the noise of my emotions and spend time with God in prayer. And you know I love to pray and talk with God, but it's been hard.
How are you like Martha? What gets in your way? What shares the time you could be listening with God?
Lest you now feel guilty, let's go the other way too. How are you like Mary? What is it about God that draws your attention away from any other priority or item on your "to-do" list?
Perhaps you, like me, have been made human.
You call us o'er the tumult of our lives' wild, restless sea; day by day your sweet voice soundeth saying "Christian, follow me!"
Almighty Architect,
Your voice can be heard over the tumult. Your voice can be heard across the years. Ever-changing, ever-the-same, you are the source and the solution; you are the cause and the effect. You are the energy of love and creation. Amazing!
Lord of the Light,
Show me today how to pay attention to you. Pull me to focus only on you. Amid distractions, remove my sight of them and my hearing of them. Even if only for two minutes… or even one, grant me moments in your glorious presence. Make the light and the sound and the smell and the thought only of you. I can't do it on my own, even though I want to do it – so much. With you, I can do all things. You strengthen me!
Lord of Love,
You know the desires of my heart. You know those for whom I pray, you hear me when I think their names. Susan, Matt, CJ, Gary, Holly, Molly, all my sisters in my Monday night group that I miss, Carol's neighbor, Steve, Chris and Kate, Ramya and Will, Meghan and her husband. I thank you for the return to health of Thea and Lisa. And, I pray Lord, for my own health; help me find ways to strengthen my immune system and awake rested in the morning.
Generous Giver,
As I type on this technology and send it to friends through ways Mary and Martha would never have imagined, I thank you. And I thank you for the distractions, for they are the sins I need to overcome. Lord, I love you so much!
Jesus said to ask in his name, and I pray in the most holy name of Jesus,
To God be the glory!
© Melissa Pazen, 2013
Live Inspired: pray continually; think boldly; dare greatly; love unconditionally; act deliberately, kindly, justly, mercifully and humbly; forgive easily; laugh frequently!


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Operator theory and boundary value problems
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 5:00am to Friday, May 27, 2011 - 4:00pm
From May 25 to 27, 2011, we are organizing a conference on the applications of the operator theory to the study of the boundary value problems arising in quantum mechanics and other areas. The boundary value problems are understood not only in the classical sence of PDE, but include also systems with singularities or structures composed of pieces of different nature and involving boundary conditions at the interaction set. We are planning to have three days of talks, Mai 24 being the arrival date and May 28 being the departure date. The aim of the conference is to bring together experts working on various aspects of the topic and to present the state of art to the local mathematical community.
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Mid-Texas Symphony
The Mid-Texas Symphony originated in 1978 when Anita Windecker, a professor at Texas Lutheran College (now Texas Lutheran University) in Seguin, proposed the idea of providing the Seguin and New Braunfels areas with a professional orchestra. A gifted pianist and educator, she believed that, with the proper planning, procedures, and personnel, "two small communities with the help of a small university could bring high-quality classical music" and educational prospects to a region that was "not rich in cultural opportunities." On June 10, 1978, the orchestra musicians met for the first time. Most of the musicians came from the Seguin, New Braunfels, and San Marcos areas. In September 1978 the Seguin chapter of the Mid-Texas Symphony Guild was formed. The New Braunfels Guild chapter was organized in February 1979. Both chapters have raised money to support the symphony since that time.
The premiere concert of the Mid-Texas Symphony took place on November 19, 1978, in the Seguin Coliseum. The symphony performed its first concert in New Braunfels at the Civic Center on April 29, 1979. Tom Jensen, who was also director of the San Antonio Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, served as the first conductor. The following autumn saw the creation of the Mid-Texas Symphony Chorus, which sang at a concert with the orchestra in December 1979.
The Mid-Texas Symphony provides a number of services, including a children's concert series, young artist competition, and the TLU/MTS Community Music Academy, which is a nonprofit music school offering education for students of all ages and ability levels. Also, the Mid-Texas Symphony Guild sponsors a number of educational programs, including the Debutante program for high school senior girls, the Cotillion program for younger boys and girls, and the Color of Music Program, an art project under the direction of the New Braunfels Art League.
In 2011 the symphony had approximately sixty-five musicians who were led by Maestro David Mairs. Mairs joined the Mid-Texas Symphony as musical director in 1996. He had begun his professional career in the United States Army Band in Washington, D.C., and then spent time in Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Symphony and was conductor for the San Antonio Symphony. In 2011 Dr. Eugene Dowdy served as the assistant conductor, and Laurie Jenschke was choral director.
The 2010–11 season, the symphony's thirty-third season, saw such musical milestones as Van Cliburn's 2009 silver medalist Yeol Eum Son performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, Charles Yang on violin for Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, the Romero Guitar Quartet playing Rodrigo's Concierto Andaluz, and the 2011 Young Artist Competition winner. Plans for the 2011–12 season included performances of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, "Eroica"; Charles Ives's The Unanswered Question; a salute to other American composers, including Aaron Copland, Howard Hanson, Samuel Barber, and John Williams; as well as a performance of one of Mairs's own compositions, Lacrimosa et Benedictus (For the Victims).
The opening of the symphony's thirty-fifth season in 2012–13 saw the performance of pianist Alexander Kobrin, the gold medalist of the 2005 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. A highlight of the 2014–15 season was Tchaikovsky's Concerto for Violin in D major, as performed by guest violinist and San Antonio native Nancy Zhou.
As of 2015 the main concert venues included Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin and the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center in New Braunfels. Maestro David Mairs continued to lead the symphony, which consisted of more than sixty musicians. Laurie Jenschke served as choral director. Seguin and New Braunfels hold the distinction of being the smallest communities in the United States to sponsor a symphony orchestra.


text: Hello everyone, As I'm sure many of you have heard already, we will be going through the process of transitioning AOS into ML. When this server and project was built, it was build with the intention that this would be it, that we moved onto a better product, and a better team that can service the product for a longer time. We also mentioned that we wouldn't be doing wipes anymore with this one, like other servers (and I) have done before.. That this server was going to be the last one we create to service all the fans out there so that they know that as long as there is interest, their accounts and possessions will for the most part, stay in tact. We know of AOS's troubled history, and it seems to be just a trend in all AOS shards that they have a population, lose interest, relaunch/reset, gain popularity, and the cycle repeats itself. Well, we don't want to repeat that cycle again. Instead, we have decided that we will be activating Mondain's Legacy expansion onto AOS. What does this mean for my character and assets? Everything you have right now will remain the same, your houses, your items, your skills, and your character. The entire goal of this was that out of the 800+ unique IP's we've had play Ultima Shards in the past, that some of these people can get back into the game and pick up where they left off skill/item wise. Will there be new items and stuff to collect/obtain? Yes, there will be a plethora of items and new content to do. There will be new artifacts, items, the SE and ML new weapon types and abilities, new skills, new currency sinks, new areas, etc. Some current artifacts will also get new variations of skills that compliment the new skills as well. We will also be opening up all of the SE/ML crafting content and runics as well. All of these runics CAN be obtained by participating in BODs and turning in BODs for BOD Tickets (a new addition to the server recently), and purchased via a vendor. They will also be available to people via event/league currency, as well as purchasable with gold. Wouldn't this increase the gap between new and veteran players? To some degree, yes, however the primary goal of this is to get as many veteran players back as we can, and thus opening up the possibility of server growth by having more population. To lessen the gap, we've moved away from the 4 week +20 skills and +5 stats, everyone will get that from the moment they log in. Also, all new characters will spawn with a New Player Bonus (+30 to each stat, 75% bonus to skills upon login - if you start with 50 magery, you'll automatically get bumped up to 87.5), more starting gold, and a Starter Set of leather armor, giving +70s all resist, 100 lrc, 20 lmc, and 4 MR. Basically, we want newer players and friends of people who are already playing to immediately be able to get into the game and make an impact. Will you be creating or opening up new landmasses? Currently, no, with one exception. We will likely open up some type of Housing Area. Be it Luna or Magincia. We know that the moongate houses are typically the best areas for traffic, and currently, there are a bunch of spots available since the downtick in population. However, sometime down the road, we will open up a new area that will function as some sort of market. The entire goal though is to make sure that Felucca IS Felucca. That it remains the primary landmass where most people hang out, and Britain, the capital where most people hang out. Can we look forward to some new features? Absolutely! We have a number of new content we are working on and we have a maplist of things we want to accomplish before we expand into ML content. Part of that this is: + Enable SE and ML weapons, armor, crafting, spells, and skills (Ninjitsu, Bushido, Spellweaving), and the elf race. + Finish dungeon treasure maps. + Deactivate platforms in all towns but Britain and increase yields (to promote a steady place to PvP, instead of 10). + (Possibly) Add a new level in most dungeons with harder monsters, unique bosses, and better yields, accessible to guilds that have captured the dungeons. + Adding Spell Wands into the game. + Incorporate Peerless Bosses into the game. What are some plans on expansions beyond ML? We've always had these on the backburner, but the next 2 expansions will be: High Seas - Inclusion of many Fishing content, Boat/Ship updates, new Sea Forts (destructable NPC controlled islands with good loot/gold/unique items), and Sea Mega Champion (only damageable by ships/galleons - will become a giant naval battle between players) Fortresses - We've been teasing this one for a while, and while we've made some progress on it, it requires a ton of work, and thus, requires us to have a active playerbase to do. This one will come with giant Guild vs Guild siege battles on fortresses, the ability for Guilds to claim land and build their own metropolis', create actual markets and guild cities, and more. Is there a timeline for this ML release? Sooner rather than later. We're not planning on this being a multi month thing. We'll be working on it now and then do a mass email announcement and make it live. There is no estimated date of "launch" for it, but know that we're working hard and quick to get this live as soon as possible. Are you a PvP or PvM primary server? Both. We believe the world you travel in should be ruthless and filled with danger. As such, this is why Felucca is the primary facet, and the only facet that you can bank and place houses in. While you could travel to ilshenar and kill monsters in relative safety, the majority of the Bosses, and good loot will take place in Felucca, and you also must still travel to Felucca to do your banking, etc. We have an insane amount of PvM content and a very large amount of PvP influencing content as well and listing them here would be longer than this entire post already is. Are you hiring? Right now, yes. We are looking for in game/discord Community Managers/Event Masters. We plan on getting this done the right way and having someone dedicated to supporting the server by creating daily/bi-daily events for people to look forward to, as well as take care of setting up PvP Tournaments. We typically don't source staff from the community but we are willing to in this case and are open to upstanding individuals who have been shown to be great community members in the past. If you have experience with the GM commands, with creating events, etc, and are interested in becoming staff (for either T2A or ML), please let me know. Is there anything I can do to help? Absolutely, spread the word! We don't really have the budget anymore to be spending on advertising like we used to, so more than anything, we need players to help spread the word to those that we cannot normally reach with a email campaign. Other than spreading the word, it would be amazing to help us test the content when we need it, offer suggestions and engage in ML discussion pre-release (ML channel in discord and forums). Thank You! A giant - Thank You! - to everyone in the community who has stuck by us through whatever has gone on over the past 2 years. We are still dedicated and devoted to breathing life back into this server and as long as there is a community behind us that still believes in the project, we will continue to support it. You guys are awesome and we can't/couldn't do it without you!


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The Black Marlin Sports set of 4 Emergency Survival Candles are essential for emergency preparedness - a must to keep on hand for power outages/blackouts, natural disasters, or even to take camping. These slow-burning candles burn safe and clean, so don't get caught in the dark! Set includes 4 candles with a burn time of 84 hours each, a 336-hour burn time in total.
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Welcome to Yuba College – Beale A.F.B. Outreach
Yuba College has been serving military personnel at Beale AFB since 1960. The Beale Outreach Operations of Yuba College provides Counseling Services, English/Math Placement Testing, College Registration, as well as CLEP/DSST Testing. Most of the classes available at Beale AFB Outreach Operations fulfill General Education requirements for CCAF, Yuba College and most other colleges and universities. Two program formats are provided: semester-length schedules and two nine-week terms each semester.
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1. Re: sysprep encryptedvalue detailsjburen Sep 10, 2019 10:36 AM (in response to sec_student_x)
I think it is base-64 encoded.
If you want te decode it using powershell...
$dPwD= ([system.text.encoding]::Unicode.GetString([system.convert]::Frombase64string($encryptedpassword)))
write-host $dPwD.Substring(0,($dPwD.length-8))
2. Re: sysprep encryptedvalue detailssec_student_x Sep 10, 2019 11:13 AM (in response to jburen)
Hey jburen - thanks for the answer but this is incorrect.
within vmware (unsure if its esxi or vcenter), when templates are used to deploy a VM, they use c:\sysprep\sysprep.xml along with the PE sysprepdecrypter.exe to execute build steps on boot.
This PE performs the decryption of the file. It cannot be run from windows as it is a boot utility.
I am hoping to find data on how this enc/dec process takes place so I can hopefully recover a lost admin password.
3. Re: sysprep encryptedvalue detailsjburen Sep 11, 2019 12:01 PM (in response to sec_student_x)
Oh ok. I thought it was the Windows sysprep file. But learning something new everyday ;-)


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JQuery UI Sortable Drag And Drop
This particular plugin will enable a group of DOM to be sortable, meaning that we are able to move the object from one to another position. The following is how the final result will look like.
Step 1: Preparing Essential Files
Before we start working on the code, we need to prepare a few essential things, including: thejQuery, the jQuery UI library, and the FontAwesome to deliver the icon we are going to use later on.
For the jQuery and the jQuery UI library, you don't have to host them on your own, the better, practical way is to link them from CDN, as follow:
<script src="http://code.jquery.com/jquery-1.8.2.js"></script> <script src="http://code.jquery.com/ui/1.9.1/jquery-ui.js"></script>
Put those scripts inside the <head> or before the closing body tag for better load performance.
Furthermore, we will not use the default styles that come with jQuery UI, so we need to create a new CSS file to store our custom styles and then link it to our document, as follows
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the other day E-rock and I went to craft day/play group with some women in my church.
all the kids were running around and i looked over to see where the E-man was
and this is how i found him.
just hanging out
resting his arm up and kicking his feet up on the bench just watching all the kids play
soon after this picture though he went crazy
climbing on the benches,
trying to grab other kids' bottles
[yes. he still drinks out of bottle. i'm not even going to try and defend myself]
falling on chairs because of trying to grab said bottles
cutting his lip resulting in a fat lip later
trying to steal snacks
and crying because i was holding another baby
needless to say, i didn't finish my craft that day
but i think it was still a successful crafty play day


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Now that we all have truly nothing to do beyond write King Lear, maintain our occupational productivity, avoid the infectious deadly pandemic, pool our resources, conserve our consumption, stock up (but not hoard), and generally chill the fuck out in the face of a global death toll cresting 10,000 people, we might as well log the fuck on.
The entire world is all dealing with the same problem, scrolling and swiping at waves of headlines and rumors and oh-so-mercifully unpaywalled coronavirus coverage. We're all trapped here. So we have to cope. But a lot of annoying things are happening, most of which involve the dreaded, yet expected, process of profiteering off the crisis.
It's not as if the internet hasn't changed — it has — but the results aren't nearly as stark as those in the real world, from the barren streets to the overflowing emergency rooms. Maybe the internet was always in crisis mode, and finally the non-internet caught up. Or maybe the internet is so removed from our physical being that it's difficult to transfer over. The work-from-home wave set off an avalanche of bad tweets; people were alternatively self-aggrandizing, condescending, or depicting themselves as the underdog, despite the fact that they hadn't been furloughed, laid off, or financially obligated to work in public during a pandemic made them inherently a victor. We were encouraged to stay inside, and then reminded that not everyone can stay inside. Moral performativity reached peak levels.
do not disease-splain— jordan (@JordanUhl) March 18, 2020
On its face, Quarantine Twitter isn't that different from Holiday Season Twitter, in which everyone flies back to their homelands to lounge on their parents' sofa, argue about politics, and watch bad TV. We're used to admonishing the life-or-death policies of the administration and global policies in general, but those discussions have ramped up to a breakneck speed while we consider our own mortality.
Unwell posting correlates with people being anxiously trapped somewhere (see Christmas/Thanksgiving) so prepare to see some extremely insane shit on here in the coming months.— chris person (@Papapishu) March 12, 2020
The great thing about all of this is that the celebrities are gone. I noticed this a few days ago, when the whispers of celebrity gossip seemed to fade completely. Simply no one cared anymore. Maybe we all realized they suck, or the income inequality and distribution of wealth (here represented by celebrity access to coronavirus tests) finally broke us all. Maybe everyone fell away from needing the distraction of the entertainment industry. Just as we began to celebrate their absence, they began trickling in. Someone I've never seen before sang high notes as she swiped bleach wipes across her faucet handles; Machine Gun Kelly has taken to recording himself playing guitar solos in his bedroom; John Legend performed on Instagram Live with Chrissy Teigen… sitting… next to him… for some reason. Priyanka Chopra clapped (the video has since been deleted, but it was an incredible 10 seconds of Chopra on a balcony, staring into the distance, and clapping to show her support for those battling the coronavirus).
There is much opportunism in this crisis. But we're still in the limbo of incubation: some are experiencing a tedium before reality sets in; others are beginning to see the crisis take shape in horrifying ways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo keeps reminding us that the vast population is not in danger, and instead we're just taking precautions to protect the vulnerable. Unfortunately, this state of "wait and see" has been music to the ears of those who consider themselves "creators" and have an apartment full of moderately-priced A/V equipment. Now is their time to shine.
I miss hugs. When this is over I'm gonna hug every motherfucker I see— Flea (@flea333) March 19, 2020
As if tweeting "quarentinis 🍸" a week before doctors will begin to triage care and prioritize younger patients' access to ventilators isn't enough, why not start a hashtag quarentinis podcast? And if you're already staying in, you might as well start a podcast called Staying In, which is an actual thing that the couple Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani did, billing themselves as "uniquely qualified to lead you through this forced quarantine situation." Why? Because they already worked from home. It's hard to tell if the couple's podcast was a repurposed "work from home" project that they pivoted to "pandemic from home," or if it was an organic idea that one of them had while doing the dishes. (To add to the confusion, the show's accompanying photograph includes a startlingly smug raised eyebrow from Nanjiani, as if to say, "What, me cash in on a global crisis?")
And the books. Oh my god, the books. Marie Kondo herself just issued a volume on working from home, and what better time for it to drop than a global quarantine? Let's organize all our things so everything will be neat and tidy when the global economy crashes. Somehow, Slavoj Žižek already has an entire book on COVID-19 for you to buy and leave untouched until you're "in the mood for some Žižek" (never). His publisher boasts that Žižek is "uniquely qualified" (again!) in this crisis, asking, "Who better than the supercharged Slovenian philosopher, Slavoj Žižek to uncover the deeper meanings of coronavirus, marvel at its mind-boggling paradoxes, and speculate on the profundity of its consequences, all in a manner that will have you sweating profusely and gasping for breath?" (Presumably gasping for breath at his incredible writing, and not because the virus has co-opted your immune system inciting a cytokine storm, your lungs filling with white blood cells attacking your own body as well as the lethal virus.)
Zizek's author photo looks like his son Bam just woke him up with an airhorn pic.twitter.com/N8nihHS54u— PAPPADEMAS (@PAPPADEMAS) March 24, 2020
There is a plausible deniability to these endeavors. Such creators can justify their properties as either necessary to deal with the pandemic, or necessary to assuage their fans' pesky quarantine cabin fever. While the government views the economy and human lives on a diametrically opposed scale, there is a class of creative that aims to "speak to the times." (You may recall that the comfortably bored people who believe this to be true were the same ones saying, "Now, more than ever, we need comedians," after Trump got elected.) It's as if post-9/11 New York nostalgia has returned, morphing from the worst is behind us; we must be brave to the worst has yet to come, but also things are the worst now and were equally bad before this; we must be brave. Both rely on a self-important sense of personal responsibility to tackle an issue largely out of our hands. And, similarly, both provide the crisis for the government to swoop in with increasingly strict regulations in the name of personal and public safety, which, if you've gone through a TSA line in the past 19 years, you know are hard to rescind once normalized.
Ahem. More than ever before, the internet is highlighting the disparity between our experiences. While hospitals surge and convention centers transition into wards, The Strategist coined the term "Self-Isolation Splurge." We know we're on unequal playing fields.
March 21, 2020
The best thing I have seen online recently is this video showing shoplifters taking their bounty and creating brown-bagged kits of sandwiches and hand sanitizers that they freely distribute to rough sleepers from a comfortable distance. Mutual aid projects have sprouted up to take care of the vulnerable, and I have witnessed a wellspring of energy devoted to how to get through this together. While we do need to be staying the fuck home, there is a difference between civic-minded nobility and ordering your quarentinis to-go from the essential service worker of your local dive bar. In this moment, the internet offers stark examples of the exponential distance between our experiences. From Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez showing off their Parasite-esque backyard to the front-facing-camera videos of nurses begging us to stay home, there is yet again, a split between the comfortable and the afflicted.


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The Ohio State Buckeyes finished their regular season as the top NCAA Division I team in the nation. They have a multitude of offensive weapons, including sharpshooting guards and a versatile power forward in Big Ten freshman of the year Jared Sullinger, who's averaging 17.1 points per game.
In the above video, Coach Bobby Knight breaks down Sullinger's game, citing the freshman's good hands and feet as a great combination for a big man.
We wish Jared and his teammates the best of luck in the NCAA tournament and look forward to seeing him continue to dominate the paint.
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Have you ever heard someone says"it's almost impossible to learn Chinese" or "Chinese is too hard, I can'tlearn it"? Chinese is vastly regarded as one of the hardest languages to learn,but the best way to practice is by starting simple conversations! Here are somebasic phrases that'll help you get started!
1、How to say "hello" in Chinese
One of the first words people learn to say inChinese is "你好 (nǐ hǎo)!" This means "hello" "hi" in Chinese. However, did you know that nativeChinese speakers rarely use this when talking to people they've alreadymet?
In fact, the real meaning of "你好 (nǐ hǎo)" is closer to "nice to meet you." Of course, no one willbe upset if you use "你好" to greet them. But if you want to sound more like a native speaker,you can try some of the greetings below:
Instead of saying "你好" to someone you've already met, you can say:
早上好 (zǎo shàng hǎo) = good morning
下午好 (xià wǔ hǎo) = good afternoon
晚上好(wǎn shàng hǎo) = good evening
"吃饭了吗(chī fàn lema)"is also a popular way to greet someone you already know in Chinese,especially among the older generation. It means "have you eaten?" To be clear,this is not an invitation to eat a meal with the person. This phrase stems fromwhen food was scarce in rural China, when asking "have you eaten" was aninquiry to the other person's wellbeing.
"好久不见(hǎo jǐu bú jiàn)"
This phrase is usually used for a long time didn'tsee each other between acquaintances. Like when you meet your friend amonth later, you can say "好久不见"。 This sentence usually also means" how are you"?
2. How To Say "goodbye" in Chinese
"Goodbye" in Chinese is "再见 (zài jiàn)." Itliterally means "See you again!" You can say this to everyone, even if youdon't plan on seeing them again.
Shopkeepers and taxi drivers may usethe phrase "慢走 (màn zǒu)" to say goodbye to customers. It translates into "goslowly." You may wonder why a shopkeeper would ask you to walk slowly! Thecultural meaning of "walk slowly" is similar to that of "take care" in English.Walk slowly, and you won't fall down, and hope to serve you next time .
3、How To Say "Thank You" in Chinese
Chinese people value humility, so knowing how toexpress thanks is a great way to sound humble and likeable. "Thank you" inChinese is "谢谢 (xièxie)."
If you want to sound even morefluent, you can try saying "你太客气了 (nǐ tài kè qì le)!" This means "You're too kind!" and can be usedwhen receiving a gift, or when someone treats you to dinner.
4、How To Say Yes / No in Chinese
How to say "yes" and "no" are one of the basicthings when you are learning a new language. The answer to this question is abit more complex in Chinese. If you plug it into Google translate, you get thefollowing:
Yes = 是 (shì)
No = 不 (bù)
However, "是" does not always mean "yes." It is a form of "is / are." For example,the sentence "你是中国人吗?" translates to "Are you Chinese?"
"不" on theother hand, is a negation-marker. It marks something as negative. Think of "不" as the word "not" in English. You can say "我不是中国人," which would be "I am not Chinese." If someone asksyou "are you Chinese?" and you want to respond "No", you need to say "不是 (bù shì), am not."
Here are other alternatives showingyou affirmative vs negative answers in Chinese:
好 (hǎo) / 不好 (bù hǎo) = good, not good
能(néng) / 不能 (bù néng) = able, unable
对 (duì) / 不对 (bú duì) = correct, not correct
The other negation-marker you need toknow is "没 (méi)," which means "not have."
有(yǒu) / 没有 (méi yǒu) = have, not have
Question :"你有弟弟吗?"
Translation: Do you have a younger brother?
Answer: "没有。"
Translation: "I do not have."
5、How To Say "I love you" in Chinese
"I love you" in Chinese is "我爱你 (wǒ ài nǐ)." However, this is often seen as a very "strong"display of emotion, and thus not commonly said among native speakers. Chinesepeople, especially the older generation, often prefer to express their feelingsvia actions, because they believe Actionspeaks louder than words.


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" For some tastes however, this excitement may be too much of a good thing. This forwardness can probably also translate into a glassy or harsh sound, if the matching components are inclined that way. In my setup however, with either the Devialet or the Rowlands, at times they can sound very lively and forward indeed, but unless played very loudly with very brightly recorded material they do not normally step outside of my comfort zone."


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Founded 25 years ago as a ad hoc jazz group, the ETH Big Band has now become a successful orchestra that delights international audiences. https://t.co/0azoJUw8iL pic.twitter.com/MOk9PrJ2yN
— ETH Zurich (@ETH_en) March 19, 2018
The ugly ducklings: biofilms in bath toys now in @Nature_NPJ Biofilms and Microbiomes: https://t.co/e36orMgEXp and @EawagResearch: https://t.co/VsiyZSYYuT pic.twitter.com/CtsmozVxiy
— Eawag (@EawagResearch) March 27, 2018
Could you imagine creating an artificial heart using 3D printing technology? @ETH Zurich they did just that: https://t.co/vU18RuZ5Q5 pic.twitter.com/l0bjFYSK8y
— CNNMoney Switzerland (@CNNMoneyCH) April 10, 2018
Inspired by nature: Researchers at ETH and Purdue University have created an artificial structure that functions on the same folding principle as an earwig's wing. @sciencemagazine @LifeAtPurdue #origami #3Dprintinghttps://t.co/UWdx356BFp pic.twitter.com/bMpbwlVZem
— ETH Zurich (@ETH_en) March 22, 2018
These robots could revolutionise #TimberConstruction: The "Spatial Timber Assemblies" process developed by ETH researchers extends design possibilities for traditional timber construction and saves resources. #DigitalFabrication #DFABHouse #NESThttps://t.co/qUVPhDAU6w pic.twitter.com/onN0vCaOs9
— ETH Zurich (@ETH_en) March 22, 2018
New Wingtra #drone, powered by @Dronecode and @ETH_en, takes aerial #mapping to the next level! Thanks to @Reuters, now our story is available to the whole world. https://t.co/Bc2nARUXWk
— Wingtra (@Wingtra) February 27, 2018
ETH computer graphics specialists have analysed weather simulations by displaying clouds and wind in 3D at high resolution. This might also be useful to meteorologists. https://t.co/sO1bXhBmGB pic.twitter.com/eZK960D7Tg
— ETH Zurich (@ETH_en) April 23, 2018
EPFL's Resilient Steel Structures Laboratory finished in first place at an international computer simulation competition on earthquake engineering https://t.co/3W3by6V2he #earthquakenetwork pic.twitter.com/gDnFXa6BfW
— EPFL-ENAC (@epflENAC) April 10, 2018
ANYmal is also able to skate! The robot still needs to learn how to brake … #ANYmal @ETH @ETH_en pic.twitter.com/ZtOlsB5dtu
— Robotic Systems Lab (@leggedrobotics) February 22, 2018
A protein that self-replicates @ETH_en @NatureComms https://t.co/3SjHhSdlTd
— Phys.org (@physorg_com) February 22, 2018
A new, cheap material can quickly remove heavy metals from water, making it drinkable in seconds https://t.co/xntU4RQuzS published in @ACSCentSci #WaterCrisis #SaveWater #metaloxideframeworks
— EPFL Basic Sciences (@epflSB) March 15, 2018
To reduce the sugar content of processed foods, an EPFL spin-off developed a fiber powder made of barley residue from the beer-making process. https://t.co/aZszrfpav3
— EPFL (@EPFL_en) April 9, 2018
What do we really accept when we click "I accept the terms and conditions"? A system developed at EPFL sums it up for you and helps you protect your data https://t.co/a5U8JfbYH4
— EPFL (@EPFL_en) February 15, 2018
The University of Basel won the first nano car race, racing molecules down a gold surface: https://t.co/yqYsvWa66k #nano @nanobay_ pic.twitter.com/hZeIHECY85
— University of Basel (@UniBasel_en) July 7, 2017
Should #robots and #AI become legal persons? – A debate with Shawn Bayern @floridastate, Andrew Walton @UniofNewcastle & Thomas Burri @HSGStGallen https://t.co/K1jBLNCdSN
— HSGProfessional (@HSGProfessional) May 9, 2018
The American roboticist and #roboethicist @RonaldArkin @GeorgiaTech on the possibilities of #robotics, #AI and #emotions in robots: https://t.co/RyqrNCllJy
— Uni St.Gallen (HSG) (@HSGStGallen) May 7, 2018
My @HSGStGallen colleagues Stefan Legge and Tomas Casas explain the challenges to get a sustainable business model in the circular economy started. https://t.co/oWwuUtSP9M https://t.co/QrlQaABW4U
— Winfried Ruigrok (@WinfriedRuigrok) April 26, 2018
Edith Joseph, a materials chemist with a background in art conservation at the University of Neuchatel, is developing methods for using microbes to preserve art. Learn more: https://t.co/tVERZ2d1GS. #WomenInSTEM pic.twitter.com/1Tj8TXGW9d
— ASBMB (@ASBMB) May 4, 2018
"The striking finding is that 75% of our samples had measurable quantities," said Prof Edward Mitchell at the University of Neuchâtel. "That was surprising to us, since our coverage included many remote areas, including oceanic islands."https://t.co/Zt9CzeMfWR pic.twitter.com/KQiBBbDfyS
— GMO Free USA (@GMOFreeUSA) April 27, 2018
Why #termite queens live exceptionally long and, at the same time, are extraordinary fertile has been revealed by a research team from the Institute of #Zoology at the @UniFreiburg. @PNASNews @nature #termites #reproduction https://t.co/BWAFjj5T4U pic.twitter.com/eDLUOYcC19
— Presse Uni Freiburg (@PresseUniFR) May 8, 2018
Applications are now open for the @SwisscomStartUp Challenge! Apply by May 21st to take your Hightech startup to #SiliconValley for a business acceleration program https://t.co/XRsrR7Bnpf #Swisscom #StartUpChallenge pic.twitter.com/EOwPqFYknj
— Venturelab (@venturelab_ch) April 6, 2018
The role of middle #management in #strategy: Prof. @xcastaner @unil contributes to the first #research handbook on the topic! https://t.co/Jv4Wd9KhEs pic.twitter.com/ott6LyZ01M
— HEC Lausanne (@heclausanne) March 16, 2018
"The need for understanding was my way of finding my way in life," says Nobel Laureate Jacques Dubochet.
"As a young child, sometimes you're afraid, life is sometimes threatening. Understanding was my way out. It's not just by accident that I became a scientist." pic.twitter.com/LcRTHRT9Fx
— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) April 11, 2018
Ludwig Lausanne researchers report promising results from clinical evaluation of a personalized cancer vaccine given in combination with standard therapies. Treatment induced potent therapeutic responses in many patients with advanced #ovariancancer https://t.co/7eLrGpGqzd pic.twitter.com/aYJtMA8aKP
— Ludwig Cancer (@Ludwig_Cancer) April 11, 2018
Star anise is a popular spice used in cooking and also known for its medicinal properties. Ethnologist Annuska Derks of #UZH follows the fruit from its cultivation in #Vietnam on its journey through a globalized world. https://t.co/oYzIGU1vNL pic.twitter.com/s2jr3izyDF
— University of Zurich (@uzh_news_en) March 15, 2018
Modern technologies are dangerous. Does this mean that individuals should be as seamlessly protected as possible? UZH professor of law Florent Thouvenin believes that this, the current approach to data protection, is misguided.https://t.co/AF7vGFK0KT pic.twitter.com/E5ZVLHQoMG
— University of Zurich (@uzh_news_en) April 13, 2018
Physicists from @UNIGEnews, @UGrenobleAlpes, @CNRS and @CEA_Recherche have been the first to confirm a #theory on #topological phase #transitions, a field of research initiated by the 2016 #Nobel Prize-winners in physics. https://t.co/YZfCb0XUWB pic.twitter.com/JTdh8XXdYj
— UNIGE_en (@unige_en) May 7, 2018
Do you sometimes forget to buy, send or fix something you had planned to?
A paper by Matthias Kliegel and Nicola Ballhausen @unige_en explains how this very special kind of #memory workshttps://t.co/ORU5m13E3E via @sciam
— NCCR LIVES (@NCCR_LIVES) April 30, 2018
#UNIGE researchers analysed the #cerebral activity of #egotistical people, discovering that they do not think about the #future if it seems too far off to concern them. https://t.co/2ATfJJuD0b pic.twitter.com/DsVxRxRcbT
— UNIGE_en (@unige_en) April 25, 2018
Information processing features can accurately predict the emergent behaviour of complex systems, research @UvA_Amsterdam & @UNIGEnews shows: https://t.co/6emJoYB1pD #complexity #complexsystems @UvA_IAS @cxdig pic.twitter.com/z5himNrikB
— UvA Institute for Advanced Study (@UvA_IAS) April 24, 2018
The University of Berne is an institutional partner of @ISBSIB since 2008 and there are currently working 30 SIB Members who are affiliated to #unibern https://t.co/EWx7zJM9iN
— Universität Bern (@unibern) May 7, 2018


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