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Building the Right Environment to Support AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning
This section defines a working model that includes the various aspects of running a remote practice, discussed/defined in more detail below.
Vision defines the core that the group is trying to achieve, while strategy defines the long-term scope and direction toward achieving those goals. Vision and strategy together give a direction to the members of the group, as well as to the senior management.
Example: The remote consulting practice of Group X is aligned to and provides resources for local practices. The resources are an integral part of the consulting group, providing world-class technical delivery. Enabling local practices builds better customer relationships.
It is useful to highlight the core of the model in case one needs to understand the working structure. Essentially, in any technical consulting organization, there are four recommended levels of services: Implementation, Integration, Consulting, and Productized. The first two levels can be done remotely, and should be targeted. Customer satisfaction and product pull-through are the two most audacious goals of any consulting organization, and considering consulting and productized services remotely can be risky. Positive net operating profit after taxes comes out of the latter two levels of service, so they should be avoided remotely, because customer dissatisfaction over the long term can outweigh any short-term cost savings.
Funding needs to come from local practices that deploy the remote consultants.
Example: USD 20000 per remote consultant.
You can see this information in the RACI chart shown earlier.
Example: See Table 1.
It's good to have a business plan for the entire year, along with a "Go-To Market" for the next three to five years that includes organic growth plans. It's also useful to assess career planning for the remote consultants along with local project managers.
While growth is needed, a scaling model is imperative to sustainable growth. It should clearly elucidate how the remote practice intends to scale.
Metrics define how success or failure can be measured. A remote consulting practice calls for an additional set of metrics that provide an ongoing picture of performance and efficiency to senior management.
In this section, try to capture any and all areas that cannot be covered elsewhere but are important for your model.
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April 7, 2020 - Latest: What has happened to markets this year? by Darius McDermott
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There has been significant speculation over where the liquidity created by quantitative easing will end up. Early incarnations of quantitative easing have gone to shore up bank balance sheets and support the government bond markets, but there are signs that much of the cash pumped into the system is now finding its way into the debt and equity markets of emerging countries.
This has led Keith Wade, chief economist at Schroders, to suggest that there may be a simultaneous bubble in emerging markets and government bond markets, turning conventional expectations of risk on their head.

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The Congress today said it would gharao the Odisha Assembly on February 18 if the killers of murdered RTI activist Krupansindhu Sahu are not arrested before that date.
Krupasindhu Sahu, a farmer of Nachhigan village of Krushnaprasad Panchayat under Niali police station in Cuttack district, was allegedly bumped off for exposing large scale corruption in the implementation of the BGREI scheme in the area.
The body of Sahu, who had sought information from the district agriculture officer (DEO) about the details of money and fertilizer utilized in the plantation of paddy saplings under the BGREI scheme through the Right to Information (RTI) Act, was found on January 31, five days after he went missing.
"We demand strong action not only against the killers and their arrest, but also against all those who had hatched the criminal conspiracy and had hired supari killers from outside for killing Krupasindhu Sahu, starting from government employees to the IIC of the police station," said Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief Prasad Harichandan speaking to newsmen here.
The BJD, on the other hand, has said that the Congress doesn't seem to possess any specific facts on the murder, while ruling out involvement of its MLA.
"Nobody is above the law. Since it was a case of murder, all those involved in the conspiracy will be brought to book," BJD spoeksperson Samir Dash said.
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Be his before you become your partners
You have to be for Jesus before you even think about being for your partner, you have to let God take the first place in your life if you really want t be a winner. The mistake people make is that they put whatever or whomever they love in that position meant for God, which is why the whole place, is all in a mess.
I want you to know one thing, no one can give you the joy and peace that you desire, not your husband, not your wife, not your mother, not your father, not your job/career, not even your pastor but the only person that can do that is no other person but God. If you get to put your spouse in the first seat in your life, then you should be ready to be disappointed.
Think about it, just imagine someone putting you first in their life, just go through that thought in your mind and imagine what you think will happen. Don't you see disaster coming, you are human, so you will sleep, slumber, and get tired. During this process of you sleeping, slumbering and getting tired or frustrated because you are facing some challenges yourself, what do you think would have happened to that person who put you first in their life? They will dead I guess, hahahaha
All these, is like putting your protection in the hands of some bodyguards or soldiers. Isn't it funny? Because the soldiers, the bodyguards are all mortal and they can die, we know of highly important, sophisticated and rich people with good number of bodyguard, well trained that were assassinated. Abraham Lincoln was the presidents of the United States when he was murdered, you should surely know he had security officers but they failed him.
We all know that humans are not perfect, which means they are liable to make mistakes at any time, but since we know these, is it that supposed to be a reason for us to know that putting such human in the first position in our lives is dangerous?
Read Also: Here Are Ten Good Rules to Help Make Your Marriage Better
You put your spouse first in your life, the spouse messes up and your whole life just crumble right in front of you, many mental cases of people all because of deformity in characters of their partner. Have you been putting your partner first in your life? You need to make a U-turn today before you hit the rock.
Here are reasons you should be his before you become your partners
Nobody can steal your joy because you got it from him
The number one thing the enemy always used as the key to destroy us is to steal our joy because he knows when the joy is gone then you're vulnerable to anything. Which now opens you down for any form of ways he has in place to destroy you. For example it's when the joy is gone that most people do drugs and alcohol, they do to drugs because they believe that they can get joy from doing drugs, which at the end leads to their destruction, which is the aim of the enemy "Devilâ€. But when your joy is from him the maker of heaven and earth, nobody can steal it because you know he is in control, he is in charge. When someone tells you there is no way for you at this junction , you laugh because you know he doesn't have the final say and your hope, your joy wasn't from him, you didn't depend on him in the first place.
Because you will have everything
In his word he says
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and every other thing shall be added onto you†Mathew 6:33
What are this other things the bible is talking about here? Just guess, can you guess? Yes you are right, everything, good marriage, good partner, good job, nice home and house, happiness, peace, joy, riches, wealth …… everything, just name it. Who else can do this for you if not him? If he can do all these if I put him first in my life so why then will I put some other person first in my life and gets disappointment, sadness and frustration s. no I don't think I want that in my life, I want peace, joy ,riches and eternal so I will go with him. It's left for you now to make your choice but personally I have decided to make him the number person in my life.
Read Also: Some Qualities of a Successful Relationship; Don't Take them for Granted
You have someone to report to
The part married people don't know about their marriage is this particular one. You make your spouse the number person in your life and he/she messes up, which it's certain that it will happen because he/she will get you angry once in a while. Please who are you going to report to? When you put your partner as the number one person in your life and your work is going bad, who are you going to report to, your partner? And what can your partner do about it? That's if your partner doesn't need reporting themselves.
This person we are talking about is the creator; he is the manufacturer of human beings which means he has the spare parts, the master key to every human on earth which no other person has.
You can't buy a jaguar and take it to Benz for fixing whenever you're having a problem with it, if you do, you are definitely going to worsen the situation which Is exactly what we do to ourselves. The jaguar must be taken back to jaguar for them to fix whenever you are having any challenge with it because they created it; they manufactured it because they know what can happen, what has happened, and what is happening.
The same goes for man, whenever you are having some challenges with your partner, you take him back to God the creator and manufacturer to fix but the only thing there is, you can only do that if you make him the number one person in your life. And the best results comes when both partners make him the number person in their life which means everything that happens in their life and home they go to God together about it… that's a double impact and gets double results
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Here Is How You Can Find The Best Inventory Clerk
If you are a responsible landlord, looking forward to easing out the responsibilities, then you must hire an inventory clerk. A good clerk will have all the attributes and experience of completing the work without any hassles.
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However, since you are a newbie in this department, you might want to god for the best of professional help, and setting criteria will help you in making an informed decision. Listed underneath is a criteria list that can assist you in finding the perfect inventory clerk.
Look for experience: somebody, who has experience in handling this kind of work before will be able to make suggestions that will work to your benefit. The easiest ways to do so is looking for your options online and pick and choose the one that has produced some of the most comprehensive reports of the property in the past. You can also ask around for suggestions.
Quick turnaround time: people who have prior experience in the field have got a faster turnaround time for preparing the document. An inventory clerk will be able to create the legal report for your perusal within a short span, and it will have all the required details regarding the property you are planning to rent out.
Detailing: you should go through the previous work done by the inventory clerk to ensure that the document is up to the mark. A good inventory clerk will include the detail of every room and mention the condition of amenities and artifacts installed in the place so that it can be cross verified in case of a dispute. He will also indicate the responsibilities of both the parties when it comes to taking care of the property.
Accuracy at the job: if you have any suggestions in the name of inventory clerk, you should go for the ones that give you a higher rate of accuracy when the document is cross verified in accordance with the house. It is critical for the clerk to be vigilant and pay attention to the details in the house.
A good inventory clerk will take away all your worries from you and make sure that you have proof of the condition of your house at the time of renting out. Such a document prepared by the professional will not only work to clear the doubts of the tenant but also work in favor of the landlord in case of any dispute.
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SJCAM have announced two pieces of news. Cameras SJ6 and SJ7 Star look good on paper, but will be so in reality as well? Camera SJCAM SJ6 Legend camera from Gearbest is on its way, so we'll soon get down to testing and then share our findings with you.
However, who doesn't feel like waiting for the review, can preorder SJ6 Legend for the price of around $130 here. It's necessary to put the discount code "18off" while ordering. The sensor (MN34120PA) with the maximum resolution of 16 Mpx was supplied by Panasonic. The maximum resolution is 4K/24 fps, which is achieved by counting pixels. SJCAM's innovation is a touchscreen as well as an informative display on the front side.
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From CEO to CNO – Leadership in the Age of Freedom and Totalitarism
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The Four Kicks Maduro Lancero 2018 is a limited release – I mean limited (1500 boxes of 10 and a one time release). It is the same blend as the Four Kicks Maduro, however, being a lancero you really get to appreciate the Connecticut Habano wrapper and all that it offers. The Four Kicks Maduro Lancero is medium plus in both strength and body. Flavors that I picked up on immediately were pepper, chocolate, cream, earth and some meaty goodness. This is a really, really great cigar that allows the Connecticut wrapper to really shine. Like I mentioned, these are a one time limited release – I know I'm going to personally grab some before they are gone…..for good.
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I have had the pleasure of meeting SO many people through social media. My partner…
There are a few strategies that I think have the ability to completely supercharge your social media, marketing and entire business. One of those is, without a doubt, social media and content marketing collaborations.
I have witnessed this first hand in the growth of my own business.
One of my very earliest strategies, before I even had a fully fledged business, was to interview others in similar but non-competing industries as a way of building my brand and getting more people to know that I existed.
It worked.
Within 6 months of starting to do this, I was able to quit my full-time job and start my business with a fully booked roster of clients.
I have never 'pitched' for work in the traditional sense since.
So yeah, collaborations work and I'm pretty damn passionate about them.
Chatting about all things collaboration marketing on the podcast, then, was a complete no brainer.
And when I decided that I wanted to that, Jess Ruhfus was the obvious choice of person to chat to.
As the Head Cheese and Founder at Collabosauras, Jess is the queen of collaboration marketing.
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Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, will be exhibiting at the ANCC National Magnet Conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado October 24-26, 2018.
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Tar Sands Destroying Wolf & Caribou Populations In Canada
by Beth Buczynski
February 7, 2012
Extracting oil from tar sands (aka oil sands) is detrimental to human health in a number of ways. It drastically increases greenhouse gas emissions, continues our society's addiction to fossil fuels, and puts soil and water quality at risk.
But these aren't the only threats posed by tar sands projects like the Keystone XL pipeline.
A report recently published by the National Wildlife Federation has shown that tar sands oil extraction is directly responsible for dwindling caribou population numbers in Canada. And instead of admitting that this dirty, dangerous form of energy is killing the caribou by destroying its habitat, the Canadian government is pinning the blame on innocent wolves.
According to NWF, "rather than improve environmental practices to protect and restore caribou habitat, Canadian wildlife officials are poisoning wolves with strychnine-laced bait. The news comes as Alberta and Canadian officials scramble to address environmental monitoring failures that are wreaking havoc up north." Simon Dyer of the Pembina Institute estimates that many thousands of wolves could be destroyed over five years under Canada's proposed plan.
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Strychnine is a deadly poison known for an excruciating death that progresses painfully from muscle spasms to convulsions to suffocation, over a period of hours. These strychnine baits on the ground or spread them from aircraft in areas wolves are known inhabit.
Unfortunately, no one explained the purpose of these baits to the other animals that live in these areas, putting non-target animals like raptors, wolverines and cougars at risk of death by eating the poisoned baits or scavenging on the deadly carcasses of poisoned wildlife.
"Culling is an accepted if regrettable scientific practice and means of controlling populations and attempting to balance what civilization has developed. I've got to admit, it troubles me that that's what is necessary to protect this species," said Canada's Minister of Environment Peter Kent, last September.
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Students and other community members quickly filled the Main Lounge in the Iowa Memorial Union this evening to attend the Walk It Out Fashion Show.
Stand up (Mikhayla): "Seven different cultural groups will model pieces and perform dances to celebrate the different cultures of the world. The event has been very successful in years past, with tonight marking it's 9th year."
Over 500 people come each year to support over 100 models. And after months of preparation, Executive chair Shemaa Dafalla says that a filled room is about much more than just fashion.
Shemaa: "It gives a lot of people, even though they are minorities, on campus, a space to express who they are, and to show their friends who they are, and that brings them and their family members close, so it's just a safe space.
The seven groups include South Asia and East Asia, who graced the stage with traditional pieces and performances.
The Middle East brought energy and unity, and so did Africa. Latin America used their time to advocate for Dreamers and immigration rights, and received a standing ovation.
LGTBQ encouraged people to act up, and speak out against hate, while the Hip-Hop group shed light on police brutality and misconceptions about African Americans.
Africa group member Donovan Roberts said that these events are important for understanding minority students.
Roberts: "There's a misconception about the type of people that embody these different cultures. So these events help people understand people on a different level."
Dafalla: "it's important because it shows a realistic view of who multicultural people are, and not just what the media shows because sometimes it is not necessarily true."
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In the collected papers the results of the research on hilltop settlement Spaha above Brezovica pri Predgradu are introduced. The site was excavated by Greta Hirschbäck-Merhar during the years 1979 and 1984. Spaha was settled in the period of Sava group, Lasinja culture, horizon of pottery with furrowed incisions, and probably also in the period of Urnfield culture. In the 16th century on the top of Spaha a watchtower was erected, from which the local community was being informed about the arrivals of plundering hordes of Turks. The reasons for the settling the top of the hill are searched in the appearance of first copper ore prospectors in this part of Europe and in the vicinity of deposits of raw material used for querns which were most probably used by agriculture communities of nearby Bela krajina. In the monograph are presented the relative and absolute chronologies of the Neolithic and earlier Eneolithic period of continental Slovenia.
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Specificationshardback • 20 × 29 cm • 296 pages • 88 b-w and colour photos, drawings and charts, 31 tables, 27 graphs and 42 plates
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John "I Didn't Say What I Said" McCainby Todd Beeton, Wed Jul 02, 2008 at 08:15:15 PM EST
As I've written before, John McCain has this amusing little habit of denying his own words. It's as if he's not aware that we have these devices nowadays that record sound and images and still other devices that replay them. Whether it be his "100 years in Iraq" comment or his "it's not too important when the troops come home" line, when called on it, he simply chooses to pretend he never said anything of the kind, crying "Out of context!" like a child trying to avoid punishment for something everyone knows he did.
McCain's latest "I didn't say what I said" moment -- this one on the subject of his self-professed lack of economic expertise -- came this morning on Good Morning America:"Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts...asked McCain why he went abroad when the No. 1 issue for voters was the U.S. economy.
"You have admitted that you're not exactly an expert when it comes to the economy," Roberts began.
"I have not. I have not. I actually have not," McCain interrupted. "I said that I am stronger on national security issues because of all the time I spent in the military. Very strong on the economy. I understand it. I have a lot more experience than my opponent."
In response, The DNC has released this excellent compilation video of all the times McCain has let us know just how NOT an expert on the economy he is.
Is this the "straight talk" guy all the media seems to be in love with? It's about time someone calls him on this kind of stuff.


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From fish that glow in the dark to animal
human hybrids, here are 10 creatures created by scientists that will make you wonder, has
science gone too far? 10. Spider-Goats Wait, what?! After the inception of Spiderman in Marvel
Studios, researchers at Utah State University and the University of Wyoming were inspired. They have successfully created a hybrid goat
that spews out high contents of spider silk in its milk! Because that was something I was definitely
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applications. So the university researchers found a way
to incorporate a harvested spider gene into a common goat's DNA and hallelujah it worked! The goats' milk was later tested and high
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its body weight and can be useful for manufacturing ligaments and tendons. It can also be useful for making airbags for
cars and bulletproof vests. From an ethical perspective, they say that
this gene modification neither imposes any health hazards, nor any behavioral changes
in the goats. We will have to wait and see… 9. Glofish: The lights out on an "Earth Hour" definitely
won't stop your colorful Glofish from glowing! Too bad its genes won't allow it. This fish was first mutated in 1999 by Dr.
Zhiywan Gong, who along with his teammates, was working on a luminesce protein in Jellyfish. The team harvested this protein and injected
it into a Zebra fish's embryo. Why?? The main motivation behind this experiment
was to design a fish that could detect the presence of toxins for quantifying oceanic
pollutions. In theory these scientists were trying to
do something good, but I am not sure about the ethical implications, that is up for you
to decide. The experiment turned out to be a huge success,
both scientifically and commercially. Aquarium enthusiasts loved them, and the Glofish
became the first and only genetically altered animal to exist as a domestic pet on a large
scale. This glimmering fish can be made in several
bright colors and is the most popular children's choice at a pet store. These fish are able to absorb light from their
surroundings and then re-emit it which gives it that captivating glow. Also if you happen to have a power outage,
an aquarium with a bunch of Glofish might be helpful in case you stumble around in the
dark. 8. Sudden-Death Mosquito Hate mosquitoes? You can't kill them all, but you most certainly
can stop them from multiplying. Scientists from British Biotech Company, Oxitec
have developed a genetically modified mosquito that could be the end of viruses that cause
millions of infections and deaths each year due to malaria, dengue, and all other kinds
of diseases.. This new breed of mosquito produces flightless
females and practically sterile males that either cannot reproduce or whose offspring
die before reaching maturity. Oxitec released the mosquitos with the altered
deadly protein onto an island. The transfer of bad genes sometimes even killed
the female mosquitoes before they could reproduce, resulting in an overall decrease in the mosquito
population. Hence the name "Sudden-Death". Death for them, not for you. However, this experiment has been highly criticized
by scientists and environmentalists who argue it is unethical to wipe out an entire species. There also might be huge negative effects
on the ecosystem. What can be good about mosquitos? Who cares about them anyway? Well, according to Nature magazine, without
mosquitos thousands of plant species would lose their pollinators and many animal species
would lose their food source. However, it is very interesting that many
scientists and researchers say that the niche would be filled quickly by other organisms
and life might go on just as before, or even better!!! The inventors of the sudden-death mosquito
argue that this project would help humans fight off deadly diseases but it is very hard
to say what the consequences to the global ecosystem might be. 7. Fast-Growing Salmon Fish, especially salmon is an important source
of proteins and amino acids. AquAdvantage salmon developed by AquaBounty
is a genetically modified salmon that has been altered to make it grow faster and twice
as big compared to its natural form. This company aspires to create a cost-effective
solution for the bulk production of fish meat. In captivity, a fully grown hybrid would yield
almost double proportions of fillet with equal nutritional value. The hybrid mutation cannot reproduce and thus,
poses no threats to aquatic life in case it ever manages to escape into the wild. It would be the first genetically modified
animal that was FDA approved. In August 2017 AquaBounty said its transgenic
fish had finally hit the market after a 25-year wait. When it first launched in Canada they sold
4.5 tons. This could potentially be a great boost for
the inland fish farming industry, which might have to wait much longer for normal fish to
grow. If this trend were to become popular, it could
decrease the amount of overfishing and ocean farming, helping the marine ecosystem to recover. AquaBounty's new fish has terrified others
working in animal biotechnology, and it will most likely be a few years before it hits
markets in the US. Would you feel comfortable eating this? Let us know what you think in the comments! 6. Vacanti Mouse This laboratory mutation of a mouse is quite
a disturbing image… It has an extra growth over its back which
resembles a human ear. Its inventor Charles Vacanti at the University
of Massachusetts Medical School planted cow cartilage cells into a biodegradable mould
that resembled a human ear. He implanted this seeded mould under a mouse's
skin and observed it for days. The experiment turned out to be successful
as the cartilage nurtured naturally under its skin. It could then be harvested for someone who
needed a new ear. Shortly after its inception, the photos went
viral over the internet. Its unusual and uncanny appearance made people
cynical about whether the photos were genuine. The pictures provoked multiple protests and
demonstrations terming genetic modification unethical, even though in this particular
case, no genes were modified. Even though genes were not modified, what
do you think about the Vacanti Mouse? To learn more about the Vacanti Mouse and
other experiments, be sure to check out my video on "Strangest Things Grown in a Lab" 5. See-Through Frog Ever dissected a frog in one of your biology
classes? Feel bad about it? You don't need to feel that way anymore! In 2007 it was announced that Japanese scientists
have created a new kind of glass frog that now possesses a fully translucent body. Not to be confused with the glass frog from
the Amazon, it was actually created through traditional selective breeding, rather than
genetic modification, using wild frogs with a mutation that gives them pale skin. This genetic advantage could help the frog
to escape predators in the wild. Little more revealing than a Harry Potter's
cloak, you can see all kinds of organs such as the heart, liver, digestive glands, eggs
etc. through its transparent skin. Even its blood can be seen gushing through
the blood vessels. The good thing for teachers is that they won't
have to make students dissect frogs anymore. Scientists can see the organs more closely,
and observe various diseases and health issues, such as the spread and growth of cancer, without
killing the animal to see what is inside. This genetic modification has undoubtedly
made the see-through frog an important instrument in medical testing. Not sure if the frog is so lucky after all. And now for number 4, but first be sure to
subscribe! Videos are posted 4 times a week! 4. Featherless Chicken Meet the new mutation of your favorite domestic
bird, a featherless chicken! Scientists at Rehovot Agronomy Institute in
Israel have genetically eliminated feathers from the chicken. It was an attempt to help warmer countries
to cut down on cooling costs at a poultry farm. Great, so now besides everything else a chicken
goes through, now it has to do it naked. Off course if the companies are able to save
money on air conditioning then they can invest in more meat production. Veterinarians, however, have a different story
regarding the featherless birds. They say that by genetically removing the
feathers, the chickens are exposed to more diseases compared to normal birds. They have a weaker immune system which makes
it highly exposed to viruses, bacterial infections, parasites, and sunburn. Bird specialists have also criticized this
modification in chickens. According to them, roosters use their wings
while mating and removing flap feathers prevent them from practicing their natural mating
technique. It can change the entire nature of the animal
and make humans more exposed to illness. It is strange to imagine that it is cheaper
to genetically modify an animal to suit your needs than to pay for air conditioning. 3. Sterile Pink Bollworm A regular pink bollworm used to be a farmer's
worst nightmare. Also known as "Pinkie", it was regarded
as one of the most unwanted pests in America and accounted for at least $21 million dollars
in lost crops every year. In the early 2000s, a genetic modification
project was initiated. Scientists took a group of pinkies and made
them sterile. Over 4 years, the modified sterile adult moths
of the pinkie were released over the state of Arizona in an effort to control the toxin-resistant
population that had taken over the state. Farmers had to agree not to spray any toxins
in order not to kill the new population and had to trust that the moths being released
actually were sterile, if not they would have an even bigger crisis on their hands. These sterile moths competed for partners,
food and survival along with the regular population. This resulted in a massive decrease of the
pinkie population by almost half just in the first round. The experiment turned out to be a huge success
with an almost full elimination of the population in the infected area. 2. Belgian Blue Think only humans can compete for Mr. Olympia? Meet this new mammoth breed- the new Belgian
Blue Super Cow! Contrary to popular belief, this beast is
not created with the use of any steroids. Rather it can serve as a great example to
demonstrate how much genetic control could be achieved by selective breeding. As the name indicates, this breed comes from
Belgium. It was initially a result of crossing a Shorthorn
breed along with a Charo-lais cattle breed from France. The modern breed, however, was invented by
Professor Hanset whose major works revolve around artificial insemination. In the US, it was first introduced by Nick
Tutt who demonstrated this breed to locals in Texas. The animal has compounded muscle fibers which
result in an Arnold Schwarzenegger-like body, heavy muscle mass and lean meat. However, these magnificent beasts are exposed
to other health issues, mainly resulting from an increased muscle mass. Also, the giant structure causes stiffness
in the leg joints. The Belgian Blue heifers have narrow birth
canals that make it difficult to give birth and they are always assisted by C-sections. The calves have long tongues which makes it
quite hard for them to feed naturally. The bulls have lesser fertility compared to
other parent species. In their recent study, the USDA has declared
Belgian Blue's meat to be the healthiest in terms of high proteins and lowest fat content. 1. Lab-made Chimeras: If modifying mosquitos bothers you then you'd
better prepare for this one. Scientists at Salk Institute for Biological
Studies, in La Jolla, California have declared to have created a pig-human hybrid creature. According to them this "pig-man" was made
successfully at one of their labs. According to them, the embryos were allowed
to grow up to 28 days (a quarter of pig's pregnancy) in a pig's womb, before being
aborted. This is done to study how a human's and
a pig's embryo interact and grow. Abortion is done in a timely manner so as
to avoid any backlash over ethical concerns. So 28 days is the ethical line apparently. The idea behind mixing animal and human genes
in the first place is to create an intelligent species that, more or less, have a human-like
aptitude at solving basic errands. It could be a kind of human/animal assistant. Scientists also argue that mixing genes could
lead to the development of human tissues and organs which could later be harvested for
transplant patients. Are you concerned yet about where this is
going? Thanks for watching! What do you think are the moral implications
of this kind of experimentation? Do you think genetic modifications should
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Fewer UK visitors will hamper tourism, warns Portlaoise vintner
New report highlights impact of Brexit
The experience of an authentic Irish pub, a live trad session and a taste of real Irish beer and whiskey are top of tourists' 'to-do' lists on their visit to Ireland—but the impact of Brexit and high alcohol excise tax will hamper drinks industry growth, and with it, the tourism sector.
This is according to a new report published, "The Contribution of the Drinks Industry to Irish Tourism", commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) and authored by Dublin City University economist Anthony Foley.
A Failte Ireland survey found that 80 percent of all overseas visitors to Ireland picked the Irish pub as the most influential factor in booking their trip here, and also said it was an attraction they most wished to visit on their holiday.
"While it is very encouraging to learn that overseas visitors are excited to enjoy Ireland's drinks industry businesses," said Grellan Delaney, Chair of Laois Vintners, "our tourism sector remains overly reliant on the UK, a market that is set for years of economic uncertainty."
British tourists account for 41 percent of all visitors to Ireland, the country's largest single market.
British tourists spent €1.1 billion in Ireland in 2016, but a 6.2 percent drop in their numbers in the first seven months of 2017 compared to last year would equate to revenue loss of €68.2 million if the trend continues.
The value of sterling against the euro, too, has plummeted since the UK's EU referendum last June, making Ireland a more expensive holiday destination.
If the currencies reach parity by the end of year, as predicted by Morgan Stanley, British tourists could continue to look to cheaper destinations on the European mainland or at home.
Tourism in Laois is a hugely important industry and generates €34 million of tourism spending annually. The sector is critically important to tourist towns like Stradbally and Portlaoise. There are 123 pubs, 20 licenced restaurants, 9 hotels, 59 off-licences, 6 wholesalers and 1 producer in Laois.
"The drinks industry is inextricably wound up in Ireland's tourism product.
"With the pub the tourist's top draw, it makes sense that the Government properly safeguard this essential network of businesses by easing their tax burden, allowing them to become more price competitive and increase their earning potential," said Grellan Delaney.
To safeguard drinks industry jobs, DIGI is seeking a reduction in alcohol excise tax in Budget 2018—what it is calling the 'Brexit Budget'.
"Without any change to this country's high, even punitive, alcohol excise tax, a continued drop in sterling will further undercut Ireland's tourism competitiveness.
Fewer British tourists will patronise the drinks businesses that are so important to the tourism sector," said Grellan Delaney.
The drinks industry directly employs 92,000 people in Ireland, in pubs, restaurants, hotels, off-licences, distilleries and microbreweries, as well as other related businesses, nationwide.
Annually, it exports goods worth €1.25 billion and generates €2.3 billion for the Exchequer.
"Any decline in tourism numbers will impact rural Ireland, including Laois the most. In some parts of the country, the tourism sector is the major and, in some cases, only employer.
"This could lead to job losses and business closures," he said.
"The Government must set out clear and actionable measures in this year's 'Brexit Budget', including pro-enterprise and pro-growth measures, like a reduction in alcohol excise tax. In addition to helping drinks industry and tourism sector businesses, it will put the Government on a more certain path to achieving its 2025 targets."


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These earrings are handmade in California. A cobalt blue that is so bright I call it "Neon Cobalt" and clear glass are melted in my kiln two times to create these feather shapped earrings. Strung on gold-filled or sterling silver ear wires
Earrings measure 1.75 inches long.
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Symphonic Workshop 2012 (archived)
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Symphony (9th)
It all starts Friday. Doors open 7pm (cup of tea) for playing at 7:45pm.Friends and family are invited to hear the final (and free!) performance
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|"This battle should never have happened!"
|— Lionblaze to Dovepaw in Fading Echoes, page 296
- Below contains in-depth information for chapter twenty four of Fading Echoes. If you are looking for a shorter summary of the entire book, please check the main article.
- Chapter Number: 24 (of 24)
- Page Numbers: 176-189
Chapter description
- Lionblaze noses his apprentice, Dovepaw, up the tree trunk, and whirls to face ShadowClan's attack. Determined, he tells himself Brambleclaw's idea has to work, since the battle in the clearing isn't going well. The ThunderClan warriors aren't able to keep their grip in the short, smooth grass, so they are forced to head somewhere they have the advantage. Blackstar bursts from the brambles, and demands to know why he can't respect the border. Lionblaze unsheathes his claws, and feels triumphant when the ShadowClan leader is confused, asking where his Clanmates are. He feels power pulse through his paws, and the ShadowClan warriors stream from the trees, yowling with fury.
- Thornclaw calls the signal, and the ThunderClan cats swoop down from the trees right onto their enemies. The enemy warriors' anger quickly turns into bewilderment, and the fight explodes around Lionblaze. He catches a glimpse of a gray pelt, and recognizes it as Scorchfur. The ShadowClan tom rams into the golden warrior, and Lionblaze digs his hind claws into the pine needles. Scorchfur's face is masked with rage, as though he is wronged by the battle. Lionblaze freezes, doubtful for a few moments, then shakes it away, because Ivypaw is Dovepaw's sister, and that is enough.
- His opponent claws at Lionblaze's ear, but he barely feels the pain. Power stirs inside him, along with strength, and the feeling flows to each muscle. The battle seems to slow around him, and he sees Rosepetal facing Snowbird; the ShadowClan she-cat's green gaze betrays her every thought. Lionblaze knows that this is too easy, as he strides forward, flipping Owlclaw away, and knocks Redwillow backwards. Rowanclaw's gaze fixes on the tabby warrior, and Lionblaze sees the breath gasp from his mouth. He feels the rush of air as the ginger tom jumps for him, teeth bared, but Lionblaze only swipes and bats him away.
- He hears a yowl, and spins around. The golden tom sees Firestar, struggling with Russetfur. The ShadowClan deputy has her teeth sunken into the ginger tom's neck, yet she allows her body to be thrashed back and forth, but doesn't release Firestar. The dark ginger tom staggers, his paws sliding in his own blood. Lionblaze lunges for Russetfur, and rakes her side with his paw, claws only half-unsheathed. He only wants the ShadowClan warrior to release Firestar, but Russetfur manages to twist around and lash out.
- The whites around his leader's eyes show now, and the tabby sinks to the ground. Lionblaze grows desperate, and wraps his paws around Russetfur's throat, hauling her off. As the deputy lets go of Firestar, the ThunderClan warrior lurches backward, paws still gripping her neck, and lands on the ground. Russetfur collapses on him like a deadweight, and the sound of battle floods his ears. Owlclaw's wail rips the air, saying that Lionblaze killed Russetfur. He scrambles to his paws, and the dark ginger she-cat flops down, her eyes wide, but clouded with death. Lionblaze panics, his breath coming short, protesting that he didn't do anything, and wonders how she could be dead. Blackstar barges past the ThunderClan cat, and crouches over his deputy's body, calling her name.
- Brambleclaw shakes Ratscar off his back, and declares the battle as over, and challenges Blackstar if he's going to fight again. The white leader throws him a look of hatred, hissing for them to keep it, as it isn't worth the blood spilled. Around the cats, the battle falters, and stops. Confusion fills the air as Lionblaze stands, frozen, until Sorreltail shrieks Firestar's name. He turns, dazed, and sees the leader laying on the ground, his flanks falling still. With a start, Lionblaze realizes Firestar is losing a life, and the ground lurches below his paws.
- The ShadowClan warriors are crowding around Russetfur, pressing forward to lick her ginger fur, which is cooling fast. Lionblaze backs away, and Sorreltail crouches over Firestar as Sandstorm appears from the trees. She rushes over, and questions what happened, then crouches over the leader. Sorreltail reports to the orange she-cat that her mate is losing a life, and Lionblaze asks what battle this is. StarClan wouldn't have dreamed of sending the two opposing Clans into a fight as deadly as this, and a thought flickers in his mind. His fur, sticky with the blood of other warriors, grows cold, and a dark, sucking hollow opens in Lionblaze's stomach. He contemplates if the dream was sent by StarClan, then thinks of the Dark Forest, and if it was delivered through them.
- Two senior warriors are dead- one who wouldn't recover- and many more cats are injured. Both Clans would be weakened by the terrible clash, and right at the dawning of leaf-bare. Lionblaze is certain that StarClan wouldn't have wanted them to fight over a useless strip of grass, and he stares in silence at Russetfur's, and Firestar's unmoving bodies. Warriors file past him, dazed, and gather beside the two dead cats. The golden warrior knows that this battle shouldn't have been fought.
Important events
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 292
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 293
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 294
- ↑ Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 295
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Revealed in Fading Echoes, page 296
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 295
- ↑ Revealed in Fire and Ice, page 296
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It's the end of one era and the beginning of a new one, we really think so.
(Pictured: The Cannata Report's Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen with Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson at an October 2017 Xerox event.)
The news this morning that Xerox will combine its operations with a joint venture with Fujifilm Holdings of Japan may not turn out to be the biggest surprise of 2018, but for now it is earth shaking to say the least. The transaction is valued at $6.1 billion.
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Shigetaka Komori, chairman and chief executive officer of Fujifilm, said in a joint press release issued by Fujifilm and Xerox, "Fujifilm and Xerox have fostered an exceptional partnership through our existing Fuji Xerox joint venture, and this transaction is a strategic evolution of our alliance. The Document Solutions business represents a significant part of Fujifilm's portfolio, and the creation of the new Fuji Xerox allows us to more directly establish a leadership position in a fast-changing market. We believe Fujifilm's track record of advancing technology in innovative imaging and information solutions "" especially in inkjet, imaging, and AI areas "" will be important components of the success of the new Fuji Xerox."
This deal, once finalized, marks the end of Xerox's 115 years as an independent company. According to the Times, under the deal, Xerox will become part of the Fuji Xerox joint venture, which sells office products and services in the Asia-Pacific region. The company will maintain the Xerox and Fuji Xerox brands in their respective operating regions and will have dual headquarters in Tokyo and Norwalk, CT. Current Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson continue in his current role, according to the Hour story.
"The proposed combination has compelling industrial logic and will unlock significant growth and productivity opportunities for the combined company, while delivering substantial value to Xerox shareholders," said Jacobson in today's Fujifilm press release. The new Fuji Xerox will be better positioned to compete in today's environment with truly global scale, increased presence in fast-growing markets, and innovation capabilities to effectively meet our customers' rapidly-evolving demands. In addition, the combined company's strong financial profile will enable investments that support continued market leadership, while also providing opportunities for increasing capital returns over time."
As part of the deal, Xerox will issue a combined $2.5 billion in cash dividends or $9.80 per share to its shareholders. The Times also reported that the combined company would have $18 billion in annual revenue and would continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under Xerox's ticker symbol, XRX.
The Times further reported that Xerox shares rose about 12% over the past month in anticipation of a deal while the Hour reported that shares of Xerox were up 4% prior to the opening bell on Wednesday to $34, the stock's highest level since March 2015.
The announcement comes less than two weeks after rumors began circulating that Carl Icahn, one of Xerox's shareholders was encouraging the Xerox Board of Directors to sell and dump Jacobson who took over for Ursula Burns in 2017 after Xerox was split into two companies.
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This is indeed the end of a historic era in the copier industry. Considering Xerox's struggles to remain profitable in a world where the nature and future of print is in dramatic flux, drastic measures were necessary, and considering the Icahn alternative, the Fujifilm option right now seems to offer Xerox the greatest opportunity to move forward. We also believe that it is a wise decision to maintain the status quo with Jacobson leading the company's initiatives here in the U.S. The pressure will be on, but we think he's a strong and capable leader and deserves this opportunity to guide Xerox through this transition.
Frank Cannata's Take
In attempting to understand the ramifications of the split in Xerox (separation of Imaging and Services) we have stayed very close to this situation. We have always been a close follower of the big X and continue to believe they are far more capable than most analysts (financial and otherwise) give them credit.
That said, this latest announcement is the Xerox's Board response to Carl Icahn's continuing pressure to sell Xerox. With Fuji Film now in control with seven seats on the board while Xerox has five, that limits what Icahn can do. His strategy has been demonstrated over and over again since he acquired TWA in 1986.
I am not a financial analyst and do not pretend to be one, but in my opinion his game plan is fairly simple. Here is what the Icahn game plan appears to be. You start off by buying enough stock to have a place on the Board. Put pressure on the stock and encourage friends on Wall Street to begin selling the target short. Attack the company's management and demand that he or she be fired. Make the company vulnerable and watch as the stock price declines.
You then bring in someone to be the new CEO acceptable to Icahn and cut like crazy. The aim is to return to profitability (short term) or until the stock reaches the desired level to sell. An alternative strategy is to sell off pieces. Start with the patent portfolio, MIF, and distribution pieces such as Global.
Whatever plan is chosen the desire is simple "" bleed the company and make the big kill and bury what remains. The move by Fuji and Xerox appears to have prevented any of that from happening. Our hope is that Xerox continues to survive and its continuing viability in the market place is good for our industry.
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Burnley duo Michael Keane and Danny Ings have been included in the England squad for this summer's U21 European Championships.
Both players have made Gareth Southgate's final 23-man squad for the prestigious tournament, which takes place between June 17-30 in the Czech Republic.
Defender Keane, who joined the Clarets permanently in January following a loan spell from Manchester United, currently has 19 caps for his country.
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England's opening group game in the European Championships is against Portugal in Uherske Hradiste on Thursday, June 18, followed by clashes with Sweden (21st) and Italy (24th).
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