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SCARA Robots
In 2002, TM Robotics (Europe) Ltd and one of its longest serving integrators completed a project in partnership with a major UK manufacturer. The project saw three SCARA robots fitted as part of an automated system to increase output in pneumatic valve production.
It isn't always easy putting one's trust in a robot. There are a lot of statistics to put into the equation: the cost of the robots, the cost of installation and maintenance and the training required for key staff to manage the operation. All of this has to be weighed up against the cost of a manual alternative. One must also bear in mind potential downtime if the automated system is replacing an existing manual one.
After weighing up the options, one significant UK manufacturer of fittings isolated its 'push in fittings' assembly as one process where the installation of an automated system could increase productivity and profitability.
However, conventional automation presented an unattractive proposition because of relatively small batch sizes (sometimes as few as 1000) and frequent changeover periods. As a result, the decision was taken to automate the assembly process using Toshiba Machine SR-654-HSP SCARA robots.
The key factors in the success of the automation process were accuracy and flexibility. Accuracy was provided by the ±0.02mm repeatability of the Toshiba Machine SCARAs and the degree of flexibility allowed the system to cope with 240 different product variants, all consisting of at least five component pieces.
The series benefits from parallel processing to offer smooth, fast motion combined with an extremely sophisticated set of control instructions to suit all applications. The SCARAs have traversing rates of 300mm in 0.63 seconds, carrying a 2kg payload. The robot's reinforced arm can handle up to 20kg at half-speed, or 10kg at full speed.
One of the key factors in the installation process was in ensuring a quick changeover period between different product variants to minimise downtime. This was where a manual process can be advantageous, the worker simply finishing a batch of one product type and collecting the components for another, with no long changeover period required. In order to make the installation cost effective, the automated alternative had to be designed with optimum efficiency in mind.
The required changeover efficiency was achieved through the use of the Toshiba Machine SCARAs in conjunction with a PC containing all of the component information. The PC linked to a PLC, which drove the inputs and outputs and automatically prompted the operator to choose the correct components. The only information that had to be submitted manually was the fitting number. Furthermore, in order to further decrease downtime, every non-automated tool required by the member of staff controlling the process was accurately positioned close to the place in which it was actually used. The result of this was that the average 'chip to chip' changeover time was just 15 minutes, giving an impressive operating efficiency of 90%.
The process being automated was quite complex even before considering the product variations and changeover periods. The manual process took twelve seconds, under optimal conditions, and consisted of a swivel pushing fitting being connected to a pre-lubricated nylon tube (either an air-ring or a gripper). These were then inserted manually into a swivel end, which fitted snugly over a spigot. Finally, a nut is fitted over the air ring and the twelve seconds are up.
To automate this process, three SCARA robots, each working in tandem with a vision system, were required. When the process begins, the body part of the fitting is fed onto one of two conveyors where it is viewed by the first vision system. This conducts an automatic check on the size and type of the fitting body and generates co-ordinate information, which is then passed to SCARA 1. SCARA 1 inserts the pre-lubricated air-ring and passes the two parts across the second vision camera. At this point, the parts are placed on a collet, which is facing upwards at the next staging point. SCARA 1 then places the part on the transfer table ready for SCARA 2 to take over the process.
SCARA 2 takes a delicate swivel nut and places it into a 'nest' before positioning the air ring on top, ready for swaging. A pneumatic ram cylinder, positioned above the nest, then drops down onto the two parts and swages them into the correct shape. The swaging press then serves as a natural transfer point for SCARA 3 to take over the process.
SCARA 3 then performs a pressure decay test on the entire part and checks for the presence of the air ring. It then runs the part across a fibre optic sensor, which verifies the presence of the collit. The robot places the parts in one of four output trays at the end of the robot cell. Furthermore, it automatically counts how many fittings it has already placed in the tray, so that when the first tray is full it moves on to the second, then the third, etc. This further reduces the amount of man-hours involved by reducing the amount of times someone has to visit the cell to empty the trays.
The total cycle time for the three robots to assemble the fitting is just 7.8 seconds, 4.2 seconds faster then the manual method. Furthermore, the automation has the obvious advantage of constant running. Put bluntly, it doesn't slow down when its tired, it doesn't take coffee breaks and never takes long lunches. This improved cycle time and constant output delivers a very favourable payback.


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Future versions of Firefox may soon allow users to indicate they don't want to be tracked by advertisers as they browse the Web, but there's a catch: Advertisers will have to agree to abide by the request.
This approach is just one coming to future releases of Web browsers. Microsoft announced in December that Internet Explorer 9 will offer an anti-tracking feature, and the Wall Street Journal reports that Google will announce an no-track extension for Chrome today.
The moves are meant to allay privacy concerns over advertisers' ability to track user behavior on the Web. The information is used to target users with customized ads, but the Federal Trade Commission and privacy rights groups believe it could be misused. The agency is calling for a "privacy bill of rights" that would include the right of users to opt out of Web tracking (PDF).
The Firefox feature, outlined in a blog post Sunday by Mozilla privacy chief Alexander Fowler, would require users to change a preference setting in the browser. Here's how it would work:
As the first of many steps, we are proposing a feature that allows users to set a browser preference that will broadcast their desire to opt-out of third party, advertising-based tracking by transmitting a Do Not Track HTTP header with every click or page view in Firefox. When the feature is enabled and users turn it on, web sites will be told by Firefox that a user would like to opt-out of OBA. We believe the header-based approach has the potential to be better for the web in the long run because it is a clearer and more universal opt-out mechanism than cookies or blacklists.
A graphic included in Fowler's entry offers more details:
Sounds good, but there's one problem: Tracking systems must recognize the flag set by the browser and agree to abide by it. It's essentially an honor system, at least until the FTC steps in a mandates compliance.
The feature is not likely to find its way into the upcoming Firefox 4, which is expected to be released next month. Fowler writes that he's just now submitting the concept to his Mozilla colleagues for discussion.
The antitracking approach taken by Internet Explorer 9 wouldn't rely on advertisers playing along, but it requires more work by the user, who will have to either compile or download a blacklist. From the December IEBlog entry:
A Tracking Protection List (TPL) contains web addresses (like msdn.com) that the browser will visit (or "call") only if the consumer visits them directly by clicking on a link or typing their address. By limiting the calls to these websites and resources from other web pages, the TPL limits the information these other sites can collect.
You can look at this as a translation of the "Do Not Call" list from the telephone to the browser and web. It complements many of the other approaches being discussed for browser controls of Do Not Track.
The big difference between the federal Do Not Call list and IE9's Do Not Track is that you must gather the names of advertising networks you want to avoid, rather than the feds.
Details are sketchy regarding the Chrome extension, which the WSJ says will be called "Keep My Opt-Outs". Google already offers a tool that lets users of Chrome, Firefox and IE opt out of the Double-Click ad network it uses, but this new extension would apply to other, similar networks.
Would you welcome a browser that allowed you to turn off tracking? Which of these systems would you prefer?
Note from Nick: Microsoft's PR folks took it upon themselves to send an e-mail this morning which explains that IE9's Tracking Protection will, of course, be better than Firefox's proposal. A notable difference between the two is that Firefox will require advertisers and companies to do the work, whereas IE will require the user to block specific websites.
"The big takeaway here," a Microsoft spokesperson said, "is that with this implementation, there is a ton of work for websites and it is difficult to verify that anyone is actually complying with this."
Additionally, if Google indeed announces its own no-track extension today, I'll update this post.
Updated 4:24 p.m.: Google announced a plug-in for its Chrome browser that allows people to decline to be tracked. More information is here.

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Sermons from February 2018
Don't Judge a Book by its Gender!
Judges 4:1-3 Man's power lured the Israelites to fear. God allowed them to feel their fear – Judges 4:6-7 God relieved their fear with a plan Two women fearlessly followed God that day. Judges 4:4-5, 9, 17-22 Faith in God is being available for His plan, designed for His glory, even in the face of fear.
Where Can I Hang My Hat?
Judges 1-3 The wanderers were led by God to a home. The wanderers let their hearts wander away from God. God tested the wanderers' and their obedience. The wanderers realized there is no home where God is not present. There is a high price to be paid to get a wanderer back home.
Andrew, Simon Peter's Brother
The Forerunner of Christ – John the Baptist Strange clothes Strange diet Strange method Strange Message John 1:35-46 Matthew 4:18-20 Occupation – Fishermen 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 Invitation – "Come, follow me" Luke 9:57-62 Transformation – "I will make you fishers of men" Summation – Immediately dropped nets and followed Andrews actions had a domino effect Peter, his brother Peter became a follower Peter preached on Day of Pentecost & 3000 people baptized The church in Jerusalem was scattered due to…
From Simon to Peter
You can't hide and heal at the same time. Name Change = Simon meaning reed to Peter meaning rock Jesus wants to overcome our fear with faith Many times, our failures want to displace our faith Jesus shows up to offer forgiveness after failure Peter learned that faith would allow for him to overcome his fear and failures so that he could experience freedom What is a part of your 10% that you hold back from God? My fourth of five: ________


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In 285 coastal cities and towns, more than half the population lives on land below the high tide line, according to a new report by climate tracker Surging Seas.
And since global warming has more than doubled the odds of flooding nationwide by 2030, the group's published an interactive map illustrating exactly how our coasts could be impacted over the next 100 years.
For example, by 2040 there's a nearly 20% chance that parts of New Orleans will be under 10 or more feet of water.
For those who need to consider home insurance, YM contributor Kimberly Palmer offers some tips:
1. Check out buyer's guides: Before buying homeowners insurance, Hunter did some reconnaissance work online. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners' website offers a database that includes pertinent information.
2. Get at least three quotes: Ask your agent or insurance company to explain how it arrived at a quote and be wary of online websites, which often pay for referrals.
3. Check out the financial security of the insurer: Review financial news or reports before committing to a a policy.
4. Keep detailed records: Save all of the insurance claims you file.
5. Seek support: Disasters affecting your home can be traumatic experiences. Look to online forums, legal advisors, and other professionals for additional help.
For more information, visit FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.


text: Coming off the comparatively big-budget NORTH BY NORTHWEST, director Alfred Hitchcock decided he wanted to make a nice little, low-budget, black-and-white film for a change of pace. This was the result, and the shock waves are still reverberating. Lovely embezzler Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) takes refuge from a rainstorm off the beaten track on a lonely California highway. Unfortunately, she checks in at the Bates Motel, presided over by young Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a strange fellow living with his mother in a nearby mansion. Hitchcock used the small crew from his popular TV show for this hair-raising example of California Gothic, and it remains one of the most influential chillers ever made. With Vera Miles and John Gavin.


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BU is a global University inspired by a clear vision for its future. As one of the premier providers of higher education for the professions in the UK, BU works closely with key employers and other major organisations closely-related to its areas of expertise. The University's courses are designed and delivered to provide graduates with a head start in pursuing employment and career enhancement. All of these activities result in BU's year-on-year track record for achieving one of the highest graduate employment rates in the UK.
BU is also gaining national and international recognition in specialist areas of strength. The latest UK national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) in December 2008 revealed that BU is the fourth most improved university in the UK for the quality of its research with 80% of Bournemouth's research subject areas featuring work rated as 'world-leading'.
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Viro's Collaboration Highlight of The Year 2017
2017 became an active year for us to collaborate with architects and interior designers in some events. Here is the highlight of this year.
May 2017, Torricelli's Formation.
Virobuild collaborated with Formologix expert and architect, Dani Hermawan, to build a bamboo art installation with Torricelli Formation using Viro's synthetic bamboo (Virobamboo), Viroropes, and Viro's fiber. Dani said in Formologix website that the main idea of the installation is to explore the beauty and the potential of mathematical surface arrangement (Torricelli's trumpets) that performs as a spatial composition for people. The Toriccelli's surface is expressed through the integration of HDPE Pipe-ViroBamboo and clamp as main structure and HDPE woven fibre – ViroSurface as a dynamic surface that perform tectonically together. We showcased it in Indo Build Tech Exhibition. This installation coincidentally became one of the most iconic installation during the IBT 2017 event which attract people to experience how beautifully mathematical geometry can be expressed and implemented as built form for activities.
October 2017, After Darkness, Comes The Light.
In Index Indonesia Mozaik Housewares & Gift Show 2017, Viro got a chance to feature in Francis Surjaseputra's work, one of Indonesian design consultants whose works have been known not only in Indonesia, also in many other countries. Viro provides Virobamboo installation for the design with themed "Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang" ("After Darkness, Comes The Light"). The installation told about secure sense and positiveness, reflected in big lights which stand everywhere, inside and outside of our home. Feeling secure from a threat, a chaos, and a riot around should be maintained, like bamboos tied sturdy. Instead sharpening a sharpened bamboo, use it for positive things to build a safe and harmony in society. A translucent wall on the partition reflects a dynamic life in people's relationship, open yet respect certain boundaries, so that can make a perfect safe and peace condition.
October 2017, VIP Lounge of Jakarta Fashion Week.
Jakarta Fashion Week 2017 collaborates with HDII (Indonesian Society of Interior Designer) to decorate the interior's venue. Viro supports HDII with our customized bamboo (translucent) and woven for VIP Lounge's interior which is designed by Theresia Purnomo. From the material of fibers, fabrication, and weaving, we worked it in-house.
November 2017, There's Evil.
This is the second time we collaborated with Abodai architecture founder, Ari Indra. There's Evil, an architectural design for ICAD 8 Murni"s statement exhibition by Ari Indra, digests Indonesian culture and folk tale into a contemporary exterior design. The design forms a Buto Beeru character, which the claws and eye appear from a mass gap, clutched between beams and emerge from the peak. It symbolizes a malicious, dark desire, and malignance which however we strongly want to neglect it, it is inevitableness. We used customized Virothatch, Viro's synthetic rattan/fiber, and metal frame.
Viro has infinite possibilities to innovate, collaborate, and preserve traditional aesthetics and architectures at the same time. We are confident to face 2018 with more challenges and good opportunities.


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eInfochips to Develop NVIDIA GPU-powered Solutions for Aerospace and Defense, Medical Imaging, HPC and Visual Computing
Company expands reach of latest GPU technology and CUDA programming expertise to big data, aerospace and defense, medical, and industrial, among other markets
Ahmedabad -- July 30, 2014 -- eInfochips, a leading engineering R&D services company, today announced professional services offered to clients to develop NVIDIA GPU-powered solutions for aerospace and defense, medical imaging, high-performance computing (HPC), industrial, and visual computing applications.
Powered by NVIDIA® Tesla®, NVIDIA Quadro® and NVIDIA Tegra® GPUs, the next generation of systems designed by eInfochips will accelerate performance for visual computing and imaging applications.
eInfochips is already working on systems that will enable real-time video analytics, tuned for aerospace, surveillance and medical imaging applications. Their CUDA experts are also working on migrating search query processing algorithms for high performance parallel computing, big data analytics and database indexing.
eInfochips CUDA Expertise
eInfochips engineers have a proven track record of world-class video hardware and software design. Trained on the NVIDIA CUDA® parallel computing platform and programming model, they offer customers the expertisefor them to take advantage of the latest GPU-accelerated applications.
"Customers are racing to grab market share with GPU-enabled hardware and applications," said Parag Mehta, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at eInfochips. "eInfochips can accelerate product design cycles, and increase their probability of success, with an expert and experienced GPU engineering team."
Randy Lewis, Senior Director of Worldwide Field Operations for Professional Products at NVIDIA, said, "Researchers, visual design specialists, engineers and other professionals worldwide rely on GPU technology to advance their work. We welcome the opportunity to work with innovative companies like eInfochips to broaden access to advanced, high-performance GPU technology and expand the GPU computing ecosystem."
About eInfochips
eInfochips is a global product innovation partner recognized for technology leadership by Gartner, Frost & Sullivan, NASSCOM and Zinnov. eInfochips has contributed to 500+ products for top global companies, with more than 10 million deployments across the world.
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The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, provides an opportunity for persons with dementia, family, care partners and other interested people to meet in a relaxed social setting. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and information. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sherbrooke Community Centre. For more information, call Robin Kitchen at 306-655-3646.


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Welcome Mighty Citizens
One of the most important parts of my job as a state representative is to listen and express the views of the citizens in the district I am fortunate to represent. Our form of government is predicated upon a strong citizenry and when engaged together, we are mighty. I am grateful for the regular and thoughtful input I receive from our neighbors. I feel obligated to share information as well and I am developing the means to share more information more regularily. Welcome to my blog!
I will post updates here about my work in committees and in the community. There is so much happening this interim; health care policy development, transportation oversight, the Minneapolis Vets Home and the Rock Tenn Community Advisory Panel are among the many issues on which I am working. I will share more with you on these and other issues on the blog.
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text: Streaming & OTT Streaming TV Viewers Complete 98% of All Video Ads, According to New Study The OTT audience also tends to be younger and more affluentBy Sami Main|August 2, 2017 OTT viewers are one of the most desirable and engaged audiences for marketers.Getty ImagesShare By Sami Main|August 2, 2017 Share The OTT television landscape is now a full-blown dominant force in the video viewing environment according to a new report from FreeWheel, part of Comcast's advertising solutions teams.The OTT viewer is young and affluent: according to FreeWheel's findings, the median OTT viewer is 23 years younger than linear TV viewers, and OTT streaming households tend to make $10,000 more per year than traditional TV households.OTT services provide benefits for consumers (a customizable viewing experience when they choose to stream), publishers (a premium platform that reaches non-traditional TV viewers) and marketers (a targetable audience of highly engaged viewers). "New sources of premium inventory coupled with the ability to align delivery with changing consumption habits allows us to better connect with the consumer and ultimately drive more brand value for our client," said Jon Anselmo, president at Omnicom Media Group."A focus on this area now ensures our clients are ready for a future that one could argue is already here," he said.FreeWheel found that OTT viewers, on average, complete 98 percent of video ads as compared to ad completion rates on other devices. Tablet users complete 91 percent of video ads, while smartphone users finish 86 percent. And because OTT viewers spend more time watching programs, the odds are high that they're seeing plenty of those ads. About 36 percent of OTT viewership is for visits of at least an hour; of that amount of time, 60 percent is spent streaming live content.All of this adds up to higher brand metrics across the board. OTT viewers showed higher aided awareness of brands and brand favorability than desktop or mobile users, while mobile users still tend to show higher purchase intent. "OTT and the increase in dynamic advertising opportunities in the living room represent a very valuable opportunity for our clients to use precision methodologies to reach viewers who have diversified their viewing habits to include OTT," said Jonathan Bokor, svp and director of precision video at Publicis Media Exchange."We believe that the future of TV will marry the best of linear and digital and when OTT is transacting at scale with more standardized measurement, it will realize its full potential for brand marketers," he said. "Today, despite the measurement challenges, it represents incremental reach and value for our clients, and we continue to seek out creative solutions to tap into these audiences." FreeWheel also found that OTT viewers tend to stream TV throughout the day; streaming peaks slightly in the morning as viewers watch morning news reports, but there is a clear peak on all OTT services for primetime programming.FreeWheel Advisory Services selected a sample of its U.S. clients who represent 95 percent of OTT-driven impressions and combined those findings with data from Nielsen's Digital Ad Ratings for desktop and mobile statistics to complete this report. Share http://adweek.it/2hnwHtg copy Sami Main @samimainSami Main is social editor for Adweek, where she posts Adweek content onto social platforms and looks for creative ways to communicate what's new. Adweek Adweek


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AGM battery for mobility scooters - Scooter batteries
Looking for a new battery for your scooter? Intercel delivers scooter batteries of the highest quality. For every scooter we offer the right AGM battery!
Looking for a new battery for your scooter? Intercel delivers scooter batteries of the highest quality. For every scooter we offer the right AGM battery!
For scooters we supply various Cellpower AGM batteries. Intercel offers you a Cellpower battery from the CPC series or the CPX series for mobility scooters. The CPC series is standard for cyclic use and CPX Series is designed for extreme cyclic use. Our definition of a cycle for a battery is: the battery is charged and discharged once. Additionally the batteries of the CPX series do 30% more cycles than standard cyclic AGM batteries.
Depending on the size of the mobility scooter, the battery is selected. In a mobility scooter often 2 batteries are fitted (24V). A small mobility scooter has a smaller range than a big mobility scooter. In a large mobility scooter batteries are also a lot bigger, heavier and have a higher capacity compared to that in a little mobility scooter.
How long does the battery of my scooter last?
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For the right Exide battery you should contact us. The Exide batteries are available on request.
Intercel delivers a special range of gel batteries for mobility scooters. Batteries of the pbq gel series are specially made for cyclic use.
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Saturday, May 21, 2016
5-Speed Rarity: 2004 Mazda6 Sport Wagon
I know what you are thinking -- an 04 Mazda 6 wagon with 5-speed for about a grand -- there must be a catch? Yup. There certainly is. The engine needs some work -- the seller says that "testing" has indicated low compression in cylinders 4 & 6, so you are likely looking at a full rebuild or a new engine.
Interestingly enough, on eBay you can get a Mazda6 MZI V6 engine for about $1200-$1500 that is in running condition, but you can get the Ford Taurus Duratec version for about $250-$500 -- which now explains why the Mazda6 from the other day had the Ford engine. The bottom line here is: if you are handy you might be able to have a manual trans Mazda6 wagon for about $2500 after a few weekends in the garage.
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Football has long been established as a chosen sport in betting combinations. This may be caused by several reasons, primarily due to its large expansion. Namely, football is known to be played in almost every country in the world.
Knowing the rules, a large portion of the human population has the potential to become bettors. Although it varies in extent, betting on football is almost as present as the sport itself.
So, why should it be any different for the football players?
After all, they are the ones who constantly have the ball on their minds. In addition to this, gambling in general is proven to be one of their favorite pastimes.
Speaking about the Premier League football players in particular, gambling outcomes could even be the causes for bad field performances and motivation fluctuations.
Why Do They Gamble?
A recent research has managed to reach many Premier League representatives and understand their take on the matter.
Starting from the cause, most football players blamed this addiction on their lifestyle. They would claim that their lives are so precisely planned that each moment of leisure leaves them dazzled, not knowing what to do.
And since they had money to waste, they would start off with a couple of bets, ultimately loosing huge amounts.
Some of the football players confessed that they even had to sign contracts to play in certain teams only to get the money out of it.
Another current representative took a different stance. He claimed that his addiction was restrained to several locations, that is, until online casinos started to appear.
The idea of gambling at all times without the risk of anyone finding out has been put forward as the main source of the problem.
Although it's no justification, you too must admit that there are certain NJ Online Casino No Deposit bonuses that would even put your and mine bank account to the test.
Some of these major football legends joined in on the claim that these online casinos were their doom, while others blamed the real culprit – themselves.
There were such who thought of it as a hobby while travelling to away games or killing the time before a match. Nonetheless, everyone agreed to one thing – the impact it had on their field game. Losing money often cost them their game.
A Personal Testimonial
This problem is a common topic in Dietmar Hamman's autobiography, as it took up large chunks of his everyday life.
The legendary Premier League midfielder confessed his gambling sins in his publication. Here, he openly confesses his unique addiction to betting on cricket matches above all other gambling options.
What's more, he even retold one of his darkest moments, when he managed to lose around £300,000 on a single cricket match.
Although this football player blames his gambling problem on the troubles in his personal life, there is still much to be said about disposable income.
In any case, his touching confessions would bring anyone to tears, not accounting for any football preferences.


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Back to school for Sydney FC
School visits are nothing new to Sydney FC with the club regularly conducting coaching clinics at schools across the city but this week it wasn't students, but the stars of Sydney FC that were being put through their paces on the field at Scots College.
School visits are nothing new to Sydney FC with the club regularly conducting coaching clinics at schools across the city as part of the MBF Community Program but this week it wasn-t students, but the stars of Sydney FC that were being put through their paces on the field at Scots College.
On Wednesday Coach Vitezslav Lavicka transferred training to the Scots College, giving students at the Eastern suburbs school a chance to see their sporting heroes in action up close.
"It-s an exciting time for the students when Sydney FC trains at the College," said Scots College Principal, Dr Ian PM Lambert. "These fine sportsmen serve as a great inspiration to Scots boys to strive for excellence together."
Following the training session the Sydney squad took time out to meet with staff and students at the school over lunch. The Sky Blues hope to conduct more school sessions in the coming weeks as they continue their preparations for the Hyundai A-League season.
Click here to see pictures from the Scots College training session.
This weekend the players will be back out in the community, casting an eye over the next generation of footballers at clubs across the city.
On Saturday members of the Sydney squad will enjoy the junior action and meet with kids from Pagewood, Seaforth, Fraser Park, Forest Rangers and the Barden Ridgebacks.
On Sunday Sydney-s stars will be in attendance at the Canterbury Gala Day and also at Parklea, where special needs players will be in action as part of the Football 4 All program.
Meanwhile, the school holidays are approaching and places at the next of Sydney FC-s school holiday clinics will soon be on sale.
Sydney-s July Holiday Clinic will cater for kids from 6-12 years old, and will run from Tuesday, July 21 to Thursday, July 23 at the Macquarie University Sports Fields.
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Put your financial skills to the test with Visa's World Cup-themed Financial Soccer multiple-choice question game. It tests players' knowledge of financial management skills as they advance down the field and try to score. Educators are encouraged to download the lesson modules and instruct students before game play begins.Play Now
The overview provides a snapshot of the concepts to be covered. This short synopsis offers educators and students a brief look at the material to follow.
Educators are given concise learning objectives to help their students complete each module.
The majority of each module is comprised of the instruction guide, which covers concepts to teach, key terms to cover and notes on presentation. Educators may use the guides as provided or adapt them to their own teaching styles.
In this section, students and educators practice applying learned concepts through the discussion of concrete examples.
At the end of each module, students take a quiz and complete a written exercise to test their knowledge of concepts learned. The activities can be used both as a group exercise or as an individual assessment of student learning.
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In 1972, while I was living and working as a young teacher in Kenya, my mother sent me her handwritten copy of a cutting from a 1914 Abingdon, Berkshire, newspaper:
Among those who lost their lives consequent upon the wreck of the hospital ship "Rohilla" which struck a mine and was blown on to the rocks off Whitby when trying to regain the shore, was William Perrin, son of Richard W Perrin, formerly of Abingdon, and nephew of Mr Robert A Perrin of Ock Street, Abingdon.
The report was of his funeral and listed among the mourners:
Mr Robert A Perrin (uncle of the dead man) has now left serving their King and country the following relatives:
Robert A Perrin and George H Perrin (Pay Corps); Alfred A Perrin (Coldstream Guards); Clement E Perrin, Sergeant, and Norman C Perrin, Private, both of the 4th (Foreign Service) Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment.
Basil Perrin, of the Admiral's flagship "Prince of Wales", now temporarily attached Signaller, HMS Crusader.
Ernest G Cooper, Gunner, Royal Field Artillery.
Dorothy Collett, training as a Red Cross Nurse
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Nancy Drew's Guide to Haunted Bungalows
by Nancy's BFF, Penny Warner
As a mystery writer, Halloween is obviously my favorite holiday. I wish I believed in ghosts, but after reading so many Nancy Drew mysteries where Nancy exposed fake séances and phony haunted houses, I've become skeptical of all things ghostly. I thought I share some tips I learned from the Girl Sleuth, after reading "The Haunted Bungalow Mystery."
Bess has always been easily frightened, but her pal Nancy knows there are no such things as ghosts—and she often has to prove it in one of her mystery cases. If you suspect you're the victim of a "haunting," and feel a chill running down your spine, dispel the fraud with the following steps.
Step 1: Locate the site of the disturbance.
Investigate the bungalow, mansion, castle, or cottage thoroughly to determine where the "ghost" is residing, or where it's doing most of its "haunting." Check behind secret panels, under trap doors, down dark basements, and of course, in the dusty old attic.
Step 2: Determine what kind of "ghost" it is.
To help you deduce what kind of haunting you're investigating, the field of parapsychology recognizes three kinds of events related to "ghosts":
• Those that haunt places where special events have occurred. These ghosts are usually benign and not interactive, so feel free to chat them up.
• Those that are made by a poltergeist. These ghosts are characterized by moving objects and strange sounds and images, caused subconsciously by a person under a lot of stress. If you're the cause of the poltergeist, have a glass of wine and chillax.
• Those that are apparitions of dead people. These sighting are extremely rare, and have not be proved, although encounters seem to be interactive. If you see one, it's probably just Bruce Willis.
Step 3: Research the site for clues.
Check into the background of the building and the area in which it resides. You may find that the site was once an Indian burial ground, the scene of a heinous murder, an asylum for the criminally insane, or used car lot.
Step 4: Gather a team to assist you.
Something or someone is most likely causing the disturbance, so it would be foolish to investigate the property alone. Choose a team of friends, law enforcement personnel, paranormal investigators, or your cat to accompany you on your visits to the haunted site.
Step 5: Assemble your equipment.
You'll need a few basic pieces of equipment if you want to prove a site is not haunted.
• Notebook and pen to record suspicious details.
• Tape recorder or video camera to obtain "proof" of the event.
• Compass to test whether or not an electromagnetic field is involved.
• Infrared thermometer to pick up sudden jumps in temperature.
• First-aid kit, in case the "ghost" attacks you.
• Food, drinks, magazines, and sleeping bags for a long stakeout.
• Your cellphone to post Instagram pictures on your Facebook page.
Step 6: Gather the data.
Watch a bunch of paranormal TV shows, such as "Ghost Hunters," "Haunted Hotels," "Paranormal Activity," and "Pet Psychics," to educate yourself. Then set up cameras to record suspicious events. Write down everything you see and hear so no one can accuse you of having a wild imagination or being under the influence of margaritas.
Step 7: Don't panic.
Ghosts cannot hurt you, in spite of the movies you've seen that indicate otherwise. Even in cases of poltergeist activity, most objects thrown through the air can be easily dodged if you keep your head about you—and duck. There's always a logical explanation for the disturbance, and once it's discovered, the mystery will be solved. According to Nancy Drew, there's always a logical explanation for the disturbance—a practical-joking friend, a landlord who wants to evict you, a rabid raccoon living under the house, or an old high school chum you dissed years ago. Stay calm and eat some leftover Halloween candy.
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Welcome back! It's already time for another episode recap of the one show that can eclipse Downton Abbey in prestige: Southern Charm!
In last week's episode the junkyard gang was catching up on life and each other; Cameran was peeing, Shep was dissing, we think Landon and Thomas were fornicating, and of course Craig's redemption and entrance into adult became official courtesy of a Bravo-induced rave only his mother could love. Speaking of, Whitney still loves his fabulous Mother Dearest, perhaps a bit too much.
Now that we've caught up with the crew, this week sees many misadventures begin to unfold with everyone's morning routines. My favorites were Craig and Naomie's regrets on the house's condition post-rave, and Shep's waking up—which is immediately followed by a beauty routine and then back into bed. Shep must be a panda who sleeps 18 hours a day. You go on with your bad self Shep!
Cameran is back to being a "I am woman, hear me roar!" working woman, but I guess mom got tired of her daughter's WiFi frustrations from last year because now she's working from home again. I thought nothing could happen work-wise from home? Whatever.
I feel as though Cameran is conflicted. She proudly says oh hey I'm a modern Southern woman, then calls her hubby for ink. She reminds us that women are expected in the South to be wives and mothers. So which one is it Cameran? The whole point of feminism is women achieving choice in their bodies and actions, right?
You can choose to work, or stay at home, or sunbathe nude. No one will judge you except Patricia. And apparently she has chosen to have it all, damnit!! She will be a proper woman finally, not by being the Belle-of-the-ball b*tch, but by hosting the friggin' ball. That's right, Cam the party hostess has entered the building yall!!
Kathy is now BFFs with Jennifer. I knew that would happen! Kathryn stays at Jen's house and they talk about how people at Craig's rave were rude to Kathryn. Jen is wise, we can tell; she deduces it's likely because people don't know what to say to Kathryn. I mean what the hell is going on? Jen is incredulous because Kathryn states that Thomas just had to tell her that his new love mansion's renovations are going badly, and she's like but woah wait Thomas what about me and your freaking kids!!
What's really going on is: it's over for our modern-day Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton folks; a real Greek tragedy. Of course Kathryn doesn't see it that way. Everyone doesn't talk to her, she thinks, because they are playa' haters. She's not a gold-digger, she lives a single room inside an 800-acre plantation!!!!
We then see T-Rav and the gorgeous Kensington at home. We hear through T-Rav's abhorrent French that Kensie is his world, his reason to not be a bad boy and go out. Except when he's required to club it up. He and the nanny talk about Kathryn. In SC, when your kid is born out of wedlock the mom rules the roost but the daddy doesn't have to pay up. T-Rav gives Kathryn $2500 a month but only gets 6 days with Kensie. Which seems good to me that gives him opportunity to seek a Kathryn 2.0 and go bar hopping. But, we need to be fair here and give credit to the sanest person on this freakin' show: Kensie's nanny! Now I know it's cliche and caused many couples heartbreak, but seriously T-Rav you may want to consider the nanny as your Kathryn 2.0.
Kathryn and Jennifer talk more shit about T-Rav and the most obvious lie from last year is revealed: T-Rav and Jenny hooked up. What does hook up even mean? For all the sex going on people sure are ashamed to say the magic word. So, as common sense explains, T-Rav's $2500 monthly provides for Kensie, but not for Kathryn to benefit as well. But I mean, there's no marriage dissolution here so I feel bad that she expected more. Newsflash, it's about the kid's welfare! T-Rav should just give Kathryn something. She has provided him an heir and spare. Also, I am so pumped Jennifer is getting more air time! She seems like a damn smart woman.
Shep goes to Landon's house to chill. Landon has moved on up to the East Side, gotten a piece of the pie. She's settled and happier and yet suffers from lack of funding. Life lesson here: if ya poor, ya get a studio in the ghetto; you don't rent luxurious accommodation on the peninsula. She's lucky Bravo can pull a Jenna King if need be. I am definitely no stranger to hurt and heartbreak, but there's something about her divorce situation that doesn't garner sympathy for me. Maybe it's just her intonation as I listen at 1 a.m. It just seems so unreal to me.
Landon and Shep make some happy hippie art together, and we learn that like us all, Landon has dreams—yet according to Shep no direction and follow through. I LOLed at him saying this, because THE irony.
Landon kind of confirms this: she wants to paint, have an all-inclusive magazine, be a doctor, nurse and teacher while having 20 babies and curing cancer!! Girl is a modern Barbie. Turns out they're both allergic to work. Why aren't these two married again? I smell a spin-off here, Keeping up with the Roses! I love how Shep offers to buy a painting to give Landon an ego boost, then has a look of terror when she accepts. Dude's not putting out more than five bucks for your squiggly lines! We don't see Shep's art. I wanted to see his sexy macaroni picture lol.
Was he genuinely upset that Landon didn't want to Netflix and Chill but Netflix and Pass Out? Dude's gulping down that wine pretty nervous-like. Breathe, man, namaste.
And now the one answer fans have been dying to know: Craig did NOT take the Bar Exam. He didn't finish his requirements, because they probably conflicted with his last job of Wannabe Teen Idol, but now he's all serious yo. Apparently he is getting a job from restaurateur extraordinaire JD. He needs money and has to wait for test results. Hey, #newCraig wants to make money, not burn it. You go! I hope JD gives him a waiter job so I can give him high tips for "special side orders"
Cameran goes to Patricia's house, and is amazed that Patricia has adopted a little dinky-possessing hedgehog. So amazing! Cameran still can't believe her luck that Patricia speaks to her, and has even graciously allowed her into the creme de la creme of high society in Charleston. She came to invite Patricia to her inaugural dinner party, and Patricia graciously bitch slaps down Cameran's crock pot idea. Patricia offers the help of a professional party planner and her butler Michael. They discuss the guest list; all the gang minus T-Rav and Kathryn. Patricia thinks it's great because she learned from last year that T-Rav and Kathryn bring nothing but heartache and disaster when they go out in public.
Shep and Craig meet at the Royal American, and Shep reveals he invited a few women because you know he ain't sittin at the bar without them. What if Robyn had said no? He needs backup to the backup to the backup. Shep is a self-proclaimed social animal who won't judge you for the beer you drink, because he likes you, and wants to Netflix and Chill I guess.
I am enjoying the awkwardness Landon displays at this event. She says it's because she always introduces her friends to Sheppy and then they Netflix and Chill. But doesn't their friendship go back 13 years?! She should know this happens. Maybe the show is aiming for a "I love you and want you Shep," moment between Landon and Sheppy. Robyn and Bailey come in, then the quote of the night: "I'm just a guy being funny. I'm not mean aren't I?"
Cameran shops for her dinner with the planner recommended to her by Patricia. We learn that good ole country girl Cameran is just like us and ate happy meals for subsistence. The lady wants to kill her. Girl's gotta learn somehow woman!!
Patricia and her child Whitney meet T-Rav for lunch at a French restaurant. Whitney is still sore that T-Rav didn't want to raise the roof with him but is OK with getting headbutted at Republic, so they're no longer BFFs. Shame, they take cute selfies. Patricia explains that her divorce was nothing pernicious (today's vocab word!) and that they did well raising Whitney. He's perfection says Mommy, clearly not knowing his band's name celebrates reversed boners.
Kathryn and Jenny go house hunting together. Another great show idea: The Odd Couple starring Jenny and Kathryn! Interestingly now Kathryn has money to take of herself and will for the love of God! Jenny's a secret revealer isn't she, golly!! She reveals a party hosted by Patricia that Kathryn can't come to. Kathryn doesn't get why no one likes her, and honestly I feel bad. This is the Charleston way folks.
Cameran's party planner comes by and we learn that Cam really doesn't cook. Like, orders Dominos every night can't cook. I thought that was bullsh*t but her pans are in the boxes still. Thank God store associates know what a good marriage needs because they picked her pans. Ok, Cameran, Anderson, SC, is disowning you—how do you NOT wash pans before using? Ew, dust. Does not this planner know Cameran can't cook? Doesn't she do like a wedding planner and take inventory of the situation. Jesus, I hope she was purchased with a Groupon because she's not worth full price.
Kathy, the red-headed stepchild, wants to come chill with Craig and Naomie, clearly not being told by anyone but BravoTV that there's a party at Camerans. Naomie's like oh sh*t but Craig wants to be nice to Kathryn because Bravo told him to.
When Cam almost falls on her ass I died, because I do the same thing every damn day. Heels suck ass! Michael explains that carving means cutting, and again I feel for Anderson.
Kathryn comes to Craig's, and Craig and Naomie "let it slip" that they're going to a party at Cameran's that she wasn't invited to. Kathryn vents that she hates that the door is shutting on her. Clearly this wasn't what she expected three years ago. I do agree with Craig that it's ridiculous to love on T-Rav but ostracise Kathryn. But you know what Craig and Kathryn, this is Charleston.
Patricia wisely brings cards to accommodate the seating plan while Craig comes in looking all fly. Not a fan of Naomie's Big-Bird inspired dress though, and Landon is predictable with Boho. What's left of Danni finally makes her entrance this season followed by Shep. Oh Shep with his "no woman cooks for me." I volunteer as tribute Shep; my Chef Boyardee will make you never look at another woman again. Of course Shep knows Cameran's friend Chelsea; as Landon explains all the pretty women in Charleston under 35 have Netflixed and Chilled with Shepard Rose.
Craig finds a lovely way to bring up Kathryn. Cameran is ready to shoot that sh*t down: she doesn't know what's going on, doesn't care, and isn't having trash in her house. Craig extends on Kathryn's behalf that she wants to make amends, and everyone groans like hell. Too late, they feel. Yet, how can she make amends when you won't talk to her? Kathryn, I've been down this road with friends, sweetie. They're now ex-friends. I think that's where it's heading. Clearly the cameras are positioned for breakdown royale. And don't even get me started on how Kathryn's out but Craig's still on the island.
Let's see what happens next week!!


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During swatching, it soon became apparent that although the pattern for the Adrienne Vittadini sweater named Dianna is technically correct, it was clearly not developed with customer service or ease of use in mind. Beyond that, the single page of skimpy instructions would never be adequate for an intermediate knitter to follow while watching the Olympics. I could hardly follow them straight up, let alone while watching Belvin and Agusto dance their flamenco on ice.
I'd need a chart. There was no chart!
Oh sure, there was a schematic showing the finished length of everything, but there was no chart of the knitting pattern. To make matters worse, the instructions said mind boggling things like this description of the waist shaping on the left front:
K1, M1, work in Lattice St to last st, M1, K1. Keeping 1 st each side in St st for sel, and working incs into pat when possible, rep inc at beg of RS rows every 8th row 5 times more AND AT THE SAME TIME, at the end of RS rows (Front edge) rep inc every 4th row 5 times (7-5) times more.
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Greater Double
How could we more appropriately conclude the teachings of this Octave, than by quoting the words used by the Church herself in today's Liturgy? "Strangers as we are and pilgrims on the earth, let us fix our hearts and our thoughts on the day which will give to each of us a home, and restore us to Paradise. Who, that is on a voyage, would not hasten to return to his country! Who, that is on the way home, would not eagerly desire a favorable wind, that he might the sooner embrace his dear ones! Parents, brothers, children, friends in multitudes impatiently await us in our heavenly fatherland; blessed crowd! already secure of their own eternal happiness, they are solicitous about our salvation. What joy for them and for us, when at length we see them and they may embrace us!
"How great the delight of that heavenly kingdom: no more fear of death; but eternal and supreme happiness! Let all our earnest desires tend to this: that we may be united with the Saints, that together with them we pay possess Christ."
These enthusiastic words, borrowed from St. Cyprian's beautiful book "On Mortality," are used by the Church in her second Nocturn; and in the third she also gives us the strong language of St. Augustine, consoling the faithful, who are obliged still to remain in exile, by reminding them of the great beatitude of this earth: the beatitude of those who are persecuted and cursed by the world. To suffer gladly for Christ, is the Christian's glory, the invisible beauty which wins for his soul the good pleasure of God, and procures him a great reward in heaven.
He that hurteth, let him hurt still, says our Lord; and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still; and he that is just, let him be justified still; and he that is holy, let him be sanctified still. Behold I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to every man according to his works. I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Patience, then, Christians! Patience, all who are now despised, for time is short; the fashion of this world passeth away! It is in the light of our Baptism that we must look upon those foolish men, who think themselves strong, because they are violent; who call themselves wise, because pleasure is their only law. When the Man-God, with the spirit of his mouth, shall take vengeance on Satan their leader, their lot will be the indignant sentence heard by the Prophet of Patmos: Without are dogs, murderers, every one that loveth and maketh a lie. Meanwhile the whole creation, which they made the unwilling slave of their corruption, will answer to their disgraceful fall by a triumphant song of deliverance. Itself will be transformed into new heavens and a new earth. It will partake of the glory of the children of God, delivered like itself, and will be worthy to contain the new Jerusalem, the holy city, where in our flesh we shall see God; and where, seated at the right hand of the Father in the Person of Jesus Christ, our glorified human nature will enjoy forever the honors of a bride.
Let us go in spirit to Rome, and direct our steps towards the ancient church on the Cœlian Hill, which bears the name of the Four crowned Martyrs. There are few Saints whose Acts have been more disparaged "by a superficial criticism ignorant of archeological science," such as that of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. But now "the history and traditions relating to the august monument on the Cœlian have been restored to honor by learned men and antiquaries, whom no one could accuse of superstition, or of a blind credulity with regard to mediæval legends." Such is the unanswerable decision of the Commandant de Rossi. Let us, then, with the holy Liturgy, offer our homage and prayers to the titular Saints of this venerable church, who once held offices of trust in the empire; and let us not forget those other Martyrs, the five sculptors, who like the former preferred death to infidelity, and now share the glory of their tomb.
Præsta, quæsumus omnipotens Deus: ut, qui gloriosos Martyres fortes in sua confessione cognovimus, pios apud te in nostra intercessione sentiamus. Per Dominum.
Grant we beseech thee, O Almighty God, that we who know thy glorious Martyrs to have been strong in their confession of thee, may experience their compassion by their interceding for us with thee. Through our Lord.
Let us honor all the Saints by a Sequence long sung on this Octave day by the church of Seville.
Ad honorem Salvatoris,
To the honor of our Savior, let this assembly sing, both with the inward music of the heart, and with the outward sound of the voice; sweet will be the melody if these three be of one accord: heart, lips, and action.
Admirandus est in sanctis
God is wonderful is his Saints; but since at the last he satisfied them with such good things, wherefore, while they live this life, are they scarce able to breathe, he so scourges and torments them?
Numquid, Christe, pie odis
Is it, O Christ, that thou dost lovingly hate them, since thou judgest well that they should suffer in so many ways, and permittest them often to be crushed under tortures and subjected to a cruel death?
Sed non odit, sed explorat
Nay, he hates them not, but seeks to know with how much love each one labors in his service; he loves them all, yet he proves, by the toil and the strife, how great is their devotedness.
Certant enim contra mundum,
For they strive against the world, the wicked unclean foe, the vices of the flesh; 'tis chiefly by this manly constancy that confessors and martyrs form themselves to virtue.
Est certamen speciale
The special combat for the martyr is that which gives him the stroke of death; but for the confessor the executioner is wanting; he must choose the struggle against the pleasures of the flesh.
Ob amorem ergo Christi
'Tis therefore for the love of Christ that strive the former and the latter, whether men or women; and he that labors most in the strife, carries off a higher prize, a brighter crown for his combat.
Omnes Deo sunt electi:
All are elected by God: may God allow himself to be moved by their merits and prayers, that when the terrible day shall come, he may not in his wrath hand us over to the infernal torturers.
Sed hunc nostra laudet lyra
But rather may our lyre be permitted to praise him in the company of the heavenly citizens. Amen.
Let us next pray for our dear departed ones. The Missals of several churches furnish us with this earnest supplication.
De profundis exclamantes
As we cry out from the depths, hear, O Christ, our voices from thy heavenly court: mother Church now suppliantly implores thee for all the faithful departed.
Fiant ergo intendentes
Let, then, thine ears be attentive to hear her prayerful voice: this voice that calls on thee, O King of glory, to grant this day some relief to the faithful.
Peccatores quamvis simus,
Although we are sinners and unable to endure if thou consider our vices: still, let the victim now offered by us avail for the dead.
Hæc quam Patri obtulisti
See, we offer the same as thou didst offer to the Father: may it be a succor to them; yea, be thou propitious to them, and in thy might, O Jesus, loose the bonds of the guilty.
Propter legem quam dedisti,
Because of the law which thou hast given, the creatures thou hast made wait for thee; turn away the punishment: they wait for thee, may they be delivered; they trust in thee, lead them forth to the heavenly dwellings.
In te sperant, in te credunt;
In thee they trust, in thee they believe, towards thee they yearn and sigh from their awful depth of misery; in thee by day, in thee by night, in thee at morn and evening be their sure confidence.
Sit apud te quem rogamus,
With thee, we implore, be that abundant mercy for which we pray; that thou wouldst redeem them, O Christ, from all evil, this suppliant crowd beseeches thee.
Reginarum imperatrix,
Let the Queen of queens, thy Mother, intercede; may Mary obtain for us what we ask. O good Jesus, King of glory, let all thy Saints ask pardon for them, especially on this day.
Qui per crucem exaltatus
O thou who, raised upon the cross, didst take pity on sinners, mercifully hear the prayers wherewith our assembly cries to thee. By thee may all bonds be broken, the gates of death destroyed, the devils put to confusion, and souls obtain possession of never-ending joys. Amen.
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A day-long conference in Brussels, co-sponsored by the International Labour Office and the European Commision's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs, and Inclusion, where panelists discuss the dynamics by which migrants get stuck in low-skilled work, and the role of training and employment services in helping them progress in their occupations.
A discussion on the extraordinary boom in investor immigration, including the rapidly expanding EB-5 visa in the United States, Malta's controversial "cash for citizenship" policy and a host of programs across Europe and the Caribbean.
This event marks MPI Europe's official launch in Brussels. To inaugurate the new office, MPI Europe will host a panel discussion to explore what is driving societal discontent in Europe, the role immigration plays in this, and why there is a growing perception that immigrant integration efforts are failing.


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Changes in tax legislation on the New Year's eve or what the legislator is ready to do in order to fill the State Budget
During the last week the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine was resolving the important issues: in general regarding the State Budget for 2014 and regarding the tax revenues to the State Budget. In order to 'ensure the stability of tax revenues to the budget during the year 2014' it was suggested to postpone application of the reduced VAT and CPT rates from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2015, as well as a number of other changes to the tax legislation were proposed (for instance, one of them disallows accounting of negative value of the financial result of transactions with securities, etc.).
Initially the propositions regarding the amendments to the tax legislation were stated in the Draft Law on the State Budget for the Year 2014. As we stated before, the change of provisions of tax legislation by the Law on the State Budget is unconstitutional.
Our position is also shared by the Central Scientific Expert Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which in its Resolution provided rather critical qualification of the Draft Law on the State Budget regarding introducing amendments to other laws:
"The Draft Law (particularly its paragraphs 3-6 of the Final Provisions) extended a long-lived negative practice of suspension by the Law on the State Budget of Ukraine the legal force of effective legislative acts or introducing the amendments to them, which contradicts numerous Decisions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine. Particularly, these are the Decision of July 9, 2007, […], as well as of May 22, 2008 No. 10-rp/2008, […]. In case of necessity of suspension of legal force of the laws or introducing the changes or amendments to them, or recognizing their invalidity, separate laws should be used".
The similar legal view […] is also presented in the Decisions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine of November 30, 2010 No. 22-rp/2010, […].
We would like to draw your attention also to the fact that the propositions regarding the change of conditions of taxation in 2014, foreseen by the Draft Law, do not correspond with the principle of stability of tax legislation, established in subpara. 4.1.9 of para. 4.1 of Article 4 of the Tax Code of Ukraine, according to which "amendments to any components of taxes and duties cannot be made later than six months before the beginning of the new budget period, in which such new rules and rates would be effective. Taxes and duties, their rates as well as tax exemptions cannot be amended during the budget year", as well as it contradicts the provisions of para. 3 of Article 27 of the Budget Code of Ukraine, according to which 'laws of Ukraine or their separate provisions, which influence the indexes of the budget (reduce revenues to the budget and/or increase expenditures of the budget) and which are adopted after July 15 of the year, which precedes the planned year, shall enter into force not earlier than the beginning of the budget period, which follows the planned year, apart from the foreseen by the Law of Ukraine "On Some Issues of Debts Of Enterprises of the Military-Industrial Complex – Members of the State Concern "Ukroboronprom" and on Ensuring Their Stable Development".
It should be noted that abidance of such principle allows the business entities to plan their activity both for the next budget period and for the future, which has a positive impact on their financial activity. At the same time failure to abide the stated provisions of the Tax Code of Ukraine, first of all, brings instability in work of most of the business entities, since increasing of the taxes' and duties' rates or amendments in order of their payment forces them to review their production and financial plans, conditions of agreements with suppliers and consumers, which in some cases become unprofitable and lead to cessation of such agreements. Secondly, the constant change of taxes' and duties' rates, order of their payment has a negative impact on the investment image of the country, which, accordingly, restrains their receipt by Ukraine. Thirdly, increase of tax burden on national business and, respectively, growth of prices for goods and services, leads to social discontent, which today is at critical point".
As the practice shows, the qualification of the Central Scientific Expert Department by itself is not an obstacle for introducing the amendments to the tax legislation by the law on the State Budget. That is why it is logical to suppose, that an obstacle for introducing the amendments to tax legislation by the Law on State Budget or the Year 2014 was lack of time for adoption and entering into legal force of such Law. Thus, the consideration of the respective Draft Law was postponed at first from December 19 to December 24, 2013, and after that to January 16, 2014, when it was necessary to amend the tax rates since January 1, 2014.
As we can see, the issue was resolved – on December 19 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted separate Law on Amending the Tax Code of Ukraine Regarding Separate Tax Rates, which foresaw all amendments to the Tax Code which initially were proposed by the Law on the State Budget for the Year 2014.
And in this case the observation of the Central Scientific Expert Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine regarding the unlawfulness of introducing the amendments to any components of taxes and duties later than six months before the beginning of the new budget period (which are similar to those, which were made to the Draft Law on the State Budget for the Year 2014), did not become an obstacle for its adoption in general.
Thus, in spite of the fact of elimination of one of the breaches – the adoption of amendments to the Tax Code by a separate law, and not by the Law on the State Budget, the amendments introduced did not become lawful.
Besides, the Central Scientific Expert Department also noted that the postponement of the reduction of VAT and CPT rates to January 1, 2015 do not fully correspond with the targets, set by the Program on Economic Reforms for the years 2010-2014 "Wealthy Society, Competitive Economic, Effective State" and by the State Program of Intensification of Economic Development for the years 2013-2014, which foresee reduction of tax burden for the national business, strengthening of its position in international competition by reducing the share of taxes in business costs and reducing the time spent by taxpayers for the accrual and payment of taxes.
Also the breach of the order of submission of the Draft Law on Amending the Tax Code, namely:
"We would like to draw your attention also to the demands of provision 4 of Chapter XIX of the Tax Code of Ukraine, according to which the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is a subject of the law of legislative initiative, which is authorized to propose on the yearly basis till June 1 to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine draft laws on introducing amendments to this Code regarding tax rates (including rates of excise tax), defined in absolute measures, taking into consideration consumer price indexes, price indexes of industrial products with regard to such taxes and duties, which obviously should submit draft laws of such contents to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine".
However, the negative qualification did not stop the adoption of respectful legislative amendments, which, particularly:
- postponed the reduction of the VAT rate (to 17 %) to January 1, 2015;
- postponed the application of 16 % CPT rate to January 1, 2016, instead of it the rate for the year 2014 is set at the level of 18 %;
- extended without time limitation the legal force of VAT exemption with regard to certain transactions on supply on the customs territory of Ukraine of grain crops of certain commodity items upon UCCFEA (previously it was foreseen by subpara. 1 of para. 15 of subsection 2 of Chapter XX of the TC of Ukraine);
- prohibited the accounting of negative value of the financial result of transactions with securities, which occurred before January 1, 2014 upon the results of next reporting periods.
We would like to remind that the Tax Code was so attractive during its adoption at the end of 2010 by promises of reducing the tax burden for business. However, as we can see our legislator is a master of his words: he can give it and he can take it back.
The above commentary presents the general statement for information purposes only and as such may not be practically used in specific cases without professional advice.
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Jimmy Kimmel will host the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, it has been announced.
The Jimmy Kimmel Live presenter will helm his first ever Emmys ceremony at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles this fall.
Kimmel reacted to the announcement with a joke about Eddie Murphy pulling out as host for the 2012 Oscars.
"I hope to be able to do for the Emmys this year what Eddie Murphy did for the Oscars," the comic quipped.
Kimmel follows in the footsteps of several of his late-night competitors in presenting the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Jay Leno and David Letterman appeared on the awards ceremony early in their careers, while Jon Stewart and Jimmy Fallon have hosted in recent years.
Conan O'Brien served as Primetime Emmy Awards host three times, most recently in 2006.
The 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards – which will be produced by Don Mischer - airs Sunday, September 23 on ABC.
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Rocklahoma 2017
Another annual festival has been announced! We were all waiting for it to come in, just like all the other festivals. Rocklahoma happens every year in Pryor, OK and is pretty massive. This year its happening on May 26, 27, and 28, and shares a similar yet still different lineup to many other festivals happening this spring.
This year's headliners include Def Leppard, Soundgarden, The Offspring, and Stone Sour. They have support from Three Days Grace, The Cult, Pierce The Veil, The Pretty Reckless, Buckcherry, Fuel, In Flames, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Metal Society, Fozzy, Starset, Nothing More, Dinosaur Pile Up, Black Stone Cherry, Red Sun Rising, and many, many more!
For the full lineup, and ticket information be sure to head on over to the official Rocklahoma website! Weekend tickets go on sale today at 10am CST and begin at $107. The price will steadily go up to $197 for the entire weekend, so get your tickets now while they're still cheaper!
Is this not anywhere near your area? Fret not, because this is just one of many festivals happening around the US and perhaps one of those is closer to you. All the festivals have similar, yet different lineups, as we already stated, so there's a chance you won't have to miss out! Festivals happening this year are Fort Rock, Welcome To Rockville, Carolina Rebellion, Rock On The Range, Northern Invasion, and the River City Rockfest!
Be sure to check them out to see all of their lineups, and to see which one is nearest to you. For us, that is Fort Rock, and we are hopeful to be covering it for the third year in a row this year! To support that, we are posting an album review for a different Fort Rock artist every single day, and due to the similar lineups, this applies to parts of all the festivals around the country. So, be sure to check back here on Immortal Music to see what's new every single day.
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At some point in your trip, you or someone you know will lose your Oyster card. While it is rather an inconvenient and expensive loss, it is not the end of the world.
Go to the TFL website as soon as possible to report your lost/stolen Oyster card. You can also call: +44 0845-331-9872.
After you report your lost/stolen card, your card is frozen so that no one else can use it. It costs 10 pounds to replace your card, but the money you had topped up previous to the loss is added on the new card. It takes about a week to receive a new Oyster card in the mail; however, it is well worth the wait.


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The Working Record is the online archiving project of Cork-based archaeologist, photographer and visual artist Brian Mac Domhnaill.
The Forge archive has its origins in a building of the same name that once stood on Percival Street, Kanturk, Co. Cork. In June 2005 I carried out a desk‐based archaeological assessment and historic building survey at the site. The job was relatively straightforward but my subsequent personal engagement with the building and its contents endures. Follow the online archiving of this project under the blog post category The Forge.


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This is the one time of year when the weather forecasters in Yucatán can't go too far wrong. They could all take the next couple of months off and just send in the same report each day: It will be very, very hot.
Few would suspect they hadn't been checking instruments, satellite images and making observations because the prediction would invariably be right.
It is getting to be that season in Yucatán. It's pool time.
Earlier this week we had a couple of days in the 38 - 40 Celsius range, which for Fahrenheit people, is 100 degrees and above. As I began writing this yesterday afternoon, the temperature officially crept to 41.6C (nearly 107F). Although I don't think it reached quite that level at my place, it was pretty warm here.
Everything gets hot. Walls, furniture, clothes in the closet, toilet seats, the shower, drinking water...everything. A glass of iced tea left on a counter is no longer "iced" after about 20 minutes. A teacher friend of mine yesterday complained about how hot his classroom whiteboard was. Everyone is talking about it. Even the life-long locals have gotten into the act.
The newspaper notes that the temperatures this week have been abnormally high for the time of year. It also predicts a long run of high temperatures in April and May, which will be probably the hottest months of the year.
I wrote last year about living with the heat, and am putting into practice all of my regular strategies for dealing with the high temperatures. But it's early in the season. I'm not quite with the rhythm of the weather yet.
It's nice to share pool time with friends. Yesterday I invited my friend Alondra and her not quite two-year-old daughter Aurora to stop by and cool off. Aurora has no fear of the water, so she is making great progress toward being an early swimmer. She enjoys a dunking and knows how to close her mouth and blow bubbles to keep from taking in water. Aurora loves to get wet and splash the adults -- which at these temperatures is a great pleasure for us.
I think I wrote last year that when I renovated my house there was only enough room left in the budget for a pool or for air conditioning. I opted for a pool, and after about five years now still have not gotten around to putting in the AC. The pool has worked out wonderfully.


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I often start class by introducing myself: "I'm Sage Rountree. And yes, that's my real name—it's not a yoga handle. I got Sage from my parents and Rountree from my husband."
A few weeks ago I ran into a friend at a coffee shop, and he recounted talking to someone who was quite sure I'd adopted the name for myself. Not so!
Today, I interviewed a lovely man who's one of the country's most senior Iyengar yoga teachers. (Talking to these masters as part of my writing is such a joy, as I said on Twitter today.) At the end of our conversation, he said, "Now let me ask you a question: Did you choose your name for yourself?" He was amused at my spiel. "You've obviously explained that before," he observed.
It goes like this: my parents, not quite hippies, wanted a flower name, so they looked in the Burpee Seed catalog and came up with Sage. (I sometimes embellish here—"It could have been worse: 'Hi, I'm Nasturtium!'—and when I do, I think of the lovely Kevin Henkes book Chrysanthemum, where the eponymous title character has a teacher named Delphinium.) When I married Wes, he insisted, "Don't take my name, no one ever spells it right." But twenty-three, headstrong, and in love, I did it anyway. No one ever spells it right.
Rountree is from Rowantree. Rowan is a type of holly. In England, the name is sometimes spelled Rowntree, with a w. Our elder daughter is named Lillian, but we call her Lily. If she were a boy, she'd have been Rex, because Rex Rountree was too cool a name to pass up. (Here's where we laugh about how it sounds like a detective's name: Rex Rountree, private eye. Or a soap-opera doctor, or a porn star.) My father said, "If you like the letter x so much, why don't you name the baby Ilex?" She's a Christmas baby, and Ilex is another reference to holly. We tell her that her name breaks down to "Lily Holly Holly Tree."
I'd always wanted to name my daughter Ivy. With the last name Rountree, it was just too much. I waffled during the second pregnancy, swinging between being rational and loving the sound of Ivy Rountree. Lily finally put her two-year-old foot down: "Her name Vivian." So it is. When the obstetrician asked where the flower reference was, I had no answer. He suggested Iris as a middle name, and it stuck. We love getting bouquets of lilies and irises, which complement each other sweetly. (At this point, the teacher said, "And what is your PhD in, botany?")
Oh, and Wesley means "from the western field."
My brother's name? John.


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The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)'s National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is celebrated each October as a way to bring awareness around the potential health benefits to be sustained via physical therapy. Over 90% of back and neck problems, for example, will resolve themselves without surgery, and for some patients, there are unique benefits achieved from treatment by a physical therapist.
Physical therapy is a form of treatment—practiced by a licensed physical therapist under the referral of a physician. The purpose of physical therapy is to improve and/or restore mobility in patients for whom it is limited due to a medical condition, surgical procedure, accident or fall, neurological disease or other medical condition that has limited a patient's functional mobility. Often the injury limits the performance of everyday tasks.
Physical therapy programs at Emory Healthcare are available to support every type of mobility and functionality issue patients may experience. Whether a patient's functional mobility issues relate to a neurological occurrence like a stroke, or an athletic injury like a torn ACL, our physical therapists available on both an inpatient and outpatient basis are here to help.
For more information on our physical therapy programs, including information on our department of Rehabilitation Medicine, please visit the links below.
Related Resources:
- Emory Sports Medicine Physical Therapists
- Emory Orthopaedic & Spine – Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Neurosciences – Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Physical Therapy
- Aquatic Rehabilitation Program
- American Physical Therapy Association – National Physical Therapy Month
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Last week we gave a webinar in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Education on how to integrate and find digital resources to complement the Common Core. In case you missed it or would like to review it again, you can listen to the archived version here.
We packed a lot of information in that one hour. After listening to it, if you're not sure where to start, I've summed up some of the key points and suggest where you should navigate to in order to get you going. And if you have any questions or have suggestions for fellow educators, please post them here.
According to ELA Literacy Specialist, Daniel Rock, here is what the Common Core GPS focuses on:
Here is a quick list of helpful links Rock referred to in his presentation to support your teaching:
I gave a tour of this new and easy to use multimedia portal that features the best of public media content. One of the best things about PBS Learning Media is that the content is tailored for the classroom and contains many shows you know and trust. Make sure you have signed up for it, it's free!
Digital literacy is also part of increasing "text" complexity as it requires students to build their arguments through multimedia content they have consumed.
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By the way, PBS Learning Media has compiled several videos to help you Teach to the Core this month. So check out those out when you go to the site.
Heather Neal gave a great overview on how the content you're largely familiar with from GPB can support the Common Core


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The NY Times has the story: Imagining a Swap Meet for E-Books and Music
"In late January, Amazon received a patent to set up an exchange for all sorts of digital material. The retailer would presumably earn a commission on each transaction, and consumers would surely see lower prices.
"But a shudder went through publishers and media companies. Those who produce content might see their work devalued, just as they did when Amazon began selling secondhand books 13 years ago. The price on the Internet for many used books these days is a penny.
"On Thursday, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published Apple's application for its own patent for a digital marketplace. Apple's application outlines a system for allowing users to sell or give e-books, music, movies and software to each other by transferring files rather than reproducing them. Such a system would permit only one user to have a copy at any one time.
"Meanwhile, a New York court is poised to rule on whether a start-up that created a way for people to buy and sell iTunes songs is breaking copyright law. A victory for the company would mean that consumers would not need either Apple's or Amazon's exchange to resell their digital items. Electronic bazaars would spring up instantly.
"The technology to allow the resale of digital goods is now in place, and it will cause a dramatic upheaval," said Bill Rosenblatt, president of GiantSteps, a technology consulting firm. "In the short term, it's great for consumers. Over the long term, however, it could seriously reduce creators' incentive to create."
Friday, March 22, 2013
Exchanges for digital goods
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Amazon is having good reputation over the online market stores for the selling goods, and it has already broken the records in the selling good as in comparison to other service providers.
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- March 22, 2013 at 10:02 PM
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