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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at email@example.com.
- Tamizhmani, Govindasamy
- Rogers, Bradley
- 2 Arizona State University
- 2 Srinivasan, Devarajan
- 1 Chicca, Matthew
- 1 Naeem, Mohammad
- 2 English
- 2 Public
- Photovoltaic modules
- 1 Alternative energy
- 1 Chemistry
- 1 Degradation
- 1 Electrical engineering
- 1 Encapsulant
- 1 Engineering
- more
- 1 Materials Science
- 1 Performance
- 1 Reliability
- 1 angle of incidence
- 1 dust
- 1 soiling
- 1 solar
- Mobile Crowd Sensing in Edge Computing Environment
- The Effect of Disability on Subjective Well-Being across the Adult Lifespan: The Moderating Roles of Age at Disability Onset and Disability Type
- Mechanically Active Heterogeneous Polymer Matrix Composites
- Attribute-Based Encryption for Fine-Grained Access Control over Sensitive Data
- 并购背景下教育行业品牌价值研究
Photovoltaic (PV) module degradation is a well-known issue, however understanding the mechanistic pathways in which modules degrade is still a major task for the PV industry. In order to study the mechanisms responsible for PV module degradation, the effects of these degradation mechanisms must be quantitatively measured to determine the severity of each degradation mode. In this thesis multiple modules from three climate zones (Arizona, California and Colorado) were investigated for a single module glass/polymer construction (Siemens M55) to determine the degree to which they had degraded, and the main factors that contributed to that degradation. To explain the loss …
- Contributors
- Chicca, Matthew, Tamizhmani, Govindasamy, Rogers, Bradley, et al.
- Created Date
- 2015
To increase the deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems, a higher level of performance for PV modules should be sought. Soiling, or dust accumulation on the PV modules, is one of the conditions that negatively affect the performance of the PV modules by reducing the light incident onto the surface of the PV module. This thesis presents two studies that focus on investigating the soiling effect on the performance of the PV modules installed in Metro Phoenix area. The first study was conducted to investigate the optimum cleaning frequency for cleaning PV modules installed in Mesa, AZ. By monitoring the soiling …
- Contributors
- Naeem, Mohammad, Tamizhmani, Govindasamy, Rogers, Bradley, et al.
- Created Date
- 2014


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Since '66, Vans has been synonymous with effortlessly wearable skate gear and original street style. Today we're answering the age-old question, 'What's the best way to lace Vans shoes?' The answer is, of course, whatever way suits your unique style.
Straight-laced, cross-laced, zipper-laced or in an Off the Wall style all of your own, check out our guide to lacing your Vans shoes and getting the most out of your trainers.
Straight out of the box and ready for the street, the cross-lacing method is the standard for our iconic styles like the Vans Authentic and Old Skool. Need to lace a pair yourself? Here's how to do it:
If you need an extra-snug fit on your shoes, the straight-lacing method will give you a good grip throughout the day (and give your trainers a unique look to boot). Here's how it's done:
Can't decide between cross laces and straight laces? Zipper lacing is the unique middle ground between the two. Follow these steps to zipper lace your
If you're about the hit the skatepark or bike track, or you're heading on an outdoor trip, hiding the laces on your Vans trainers is the best way to avoid tripping on them or getting them caught in your wheels. Instead of bringing your laces back up to tie them at the front, tuck the ends into the sides. This works best with the straight-lace and zipper-lace methods.
Give your fave go-to skate shoes a new look with a fresh pair of laces, available in black, white and our iconic Checkerboard print. Our trainer laces are made to fit any pair of Vans shoes, so you can wear them however you like. They're also designed for the grind with 100% polyester for long-lasting durability.
Looking for style inspo? For a classic aesthetic, team Sk8-Hi trainers with turned-up denim and a t-shirt, or pair an A-line dress with Vans Era trainers for the ultimate in street-first style. Don't forget that there's no right or wrong way to wear Vans – it's all about expressing your own Off the Wall style however it suits you. Choose from hundreds of styles and colours in Vans trainers, clothing and accessories for a look that's uniquely you and offers all-day comfort and practicality.

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The Scholé Groups Curriculum Guide
Dr. Christopher Perrin is collaborating with seasoned classical educators and co-op leaders to develop a curriculum guide specifically designed for Scholé Groups. The Scholé Groups Curriculum Guide is in production. In the mean time, we recommend using the Ambrose Curriculum Guide as a tool. This is a comprehensive K–12 curriculum guide developed over many years by one of the veteran schools leading the renewal of classical education across the United States. The full Ambrose Curriculum Guide is available to subscribers of ClassicalU.com and available for sale here.


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Accessing the CNA Registry
Passing State Written and Skills Exams:
Skills Exam
- Minimum score of 70% is required to pass the skills exam
- Results of skills test and certificate are given at the conclusion of the test
Written Exam
- Minimum score of 70% is required to pass the written exam
- Scores are not mailed to student. The Registry does not receive numeric scores, only "pass" or "fail"
How to Access Your Registry Status (After 10 days to 2 week waiting period)
- Go to the following website www.dia-hfd.state.ia.us
- In the upper left of your screen, you will see a box with some navigational tabs in it. Click on the "Login" tab, which is the second button from the top of the menu bar.
- This will bring up 2 boxes in the middle of your screen requesting an Account ID and
- Do not try to create your own ID and temporary password, they have already been set.
- The Account ID is the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number, an underscore, and the first initial of your first and last name, in capital letters. It will look like the following: example: 6789_FL.
- The temporary password will be the first 5 digits of your Social Security Number, an underscore, and the first initial of your first and last name, in capital letters. It will look like the following: example: 12345_FL.
- If the message "Invalid User Credentials" appears on your first and second tries, please contact the registry at the number listed below. You may have the same last four digits and initials as another person on the registry and have a different special character in your Account ID and password.
- You will be requested to set up 5 "baseline" or security questions.
- You will then be asked to create a new password that only you will know. The password must be at least 8 characters long with at least one capital letter, one lower case letter, a special character and a number. Make it something that you will easily remember such as DMLincoln_1. Additionally, the system will have you reset your password every two or three months for security purposes. Just switch the special character or number to update your password.
- Once you log back in with your new password, you will be taken to your own homepage within our database. You can navigate anywhere within your record from here, and you can also print your card from this page as well.
- To find out your current status and check to see if your employers have reported your
employment click on the Demographics tab, which is the second to the last button on
the menu bar.
- The first section on this page will have editable fields where you can correct personal information and update the system.
- The second section on the page lists the certifications the registry tracks and your status. In order to work in a Long Term Care facility or larger hospitals, your certificate must read active. You can be in No Test or No Employment and work as a CNA in Home Health, Assisted Living Programs, Intermediate and Residential Care facilities, Elder Group Homes, CDAC, etc. on your course completion certificate alone. Your course completion certificate never expires. Only your ability to work in a Long Term Care Facility expires after 24 months of no reported Long Term Care CNA employment.
- The third section lists all the reported employment for your certificate. If there is a gap of more than two years between any LTC employment you have had, you are ineligible to work in Long Term Care facilities until the gap has been filled with additional countable employment or you retake and pass both the written and skills state competency exams.
- To print your card, do the following: Turn off the popup blocker feature on your internet browser. Click on the tab that says Print DCW Card, which is the last button on the menu bar. A picture of your card will come up and you can print it. If the printer icon does not appear for the window, do Ctrl+P from your keyboard to access the print screen.
Please e-mail [email protected] or call the Iowa DCW Registry at (515) 281-4077.
Registry hours are 8 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday. Closed all state and federal holidays.


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Proud member of the Alternative Investment Management Association
Newgate Capital Partners is an alternatives investment management company founded with the objective of providing high net worth individuals, family offices and specialist institutions with differentiated investment strategies.
We are seeking to offer our clients exposures to investment opportunities that provide a return profile less correlated to the volatility of the equities and credit markets than traditional asset classes. To achieve this goal, we provide our investors with strategies that genuinely heighten diversification.
We are focused on offering differentiated, alternative investment strategies
Newgate has a culture of risk management. We understand risk can materialise in many different forms and therefore we monitor risk in many different fashions
We are transparent and offer open communication with our investors. We provide regular updates of our market views and the performance of our strategies. We seek dialogue with our investment partners
Newgate exists under a robust operational infrastructure and ensure strict adherence to our compliance regime. We have in place third party monitoring and oversight to act as further layer of governance. Administration and custodianship of fund assets is held with high quality and independent parties
Newgate Capital Partners is wholly owned by the Executives of the company.
We will only offer our clients investment opportunities that we have invested in personally. We must fundamentally believe that we are offering a sound risk reward proposition to our investors. This belief is backed by genuine economic alignment.
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text: Say you implemented a popup. In order to make the popup disappear when the user clicks on some other area of the browser, you would have to capture the mouse events. So far so good. However, if the popup goes beyond the visible area, then the user would use the mouse to scroll using the scrollbars. Unfortunately, by the time the scrollbar is adjusted and the mouse button is lifted, it triggers a onmouseup event which will close the popup. One way to prevent this is, checking the source element of the event being HTML element. Something like if(source.nodeName == "HTML") return; where source is the source of the event.


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This sunny Sunday morning, wed like to point you towards an astro-video that floated through our cyber-transom. Weve recently discovered the SETI Talks series on YouTube, and have become a hooked subscriber. These weekly talks feature a broad range of astronomers and researchers and are a fascinating look at cutting edge science as expressed by the scientists that are doing the research.
A recent talk by Planetary Geologist Lori Fenton of NASA Ames describes a unique geological feature seen on very few worlds; that of the sand dune. This sublime trait only graces the surfaces of four worlds in our solar system; Mars, Venus, Titan, and the Earth.
This is the result of wind and water action and interaction with the surface of the planet, creating a dynamic place where things are actually happening at a rapid pace. I think that dunes are especially captivating as a planetary feature because its a trait that we can reach out and touch right here on Earth. The interaction and convective material may be different and cause variations in sorting on each world, but the study of dunes may be a critical marker in discerning key locales of interest if Fenton and other researchers have their way, the soon to be dispatched Mars Science Lander will head towards Gale Crater on the planet Mars, and well be able to visit a Martian dune field in proxy/person!


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Welcome to Cjp Painting & Decorating
Where we provide a very high standard of work to your property guarenteed! We provide free, no obligation estimates and advice, With over 10 years experience. As a small painting and decorating business, we are able to provide a personal & friendly service to our clients, providing the same courtesy, care and attention, no matter how large or small the project, we can offer a service to suit your budget.


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Challenging the status quo to ensure your business has inspiring, motivated and committed talent from a wide range of backgrounds.
We are known for working alongside, and challenging, our clients to identify the right recruitment fit for their needs.
While not every position has to be full-time, operating from the office, or permanent, nor can every job be part-time, flexible or delivered remotely. Our expertise allows us to pinpoint the right hiring strategy for your company now, and the opportunities for the future, ensuring a stable, productive and positive working environment for all.
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FADA Academy to up-skill and upgrade auto dealers segment, thereby helping institutionalize the sector.
To up skill 500+ dealer principles and 3000+ teams
Training sessions for dealer Principles, CEO's, Service Leaders, Finance Leaders and Sales leaders
Classroom, online and blended learning sessions in multiple formats
Mumbai, June 11, 2018: YES BANK, India's fourth largest private sector Bank, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (F A D A), the apex national body representing Automobile Retail Industry in India, to launch 'FADA Academy'.
F A D A Academy will prepare current and future dealer leadership to build front-end and back-end processes, improve customer and technical operations and enhance financial results of each department in the dealership.
The Academy will also work towards providing world class training and development programs for Dealer Principles, CEO's, Service Leaders, Finance Leaders and Sales Leaders. The course coverage will be across a spectrum of topics such as finance, strategy, customer experience, digital and innovation, process management techniques etc., which would benefit the auto retailers and their teams to manage their business more efficiently.
The auto retail industry has conventionally been a family managed business, with families running these businesses for almost three to four decades, in case of some of the large dealerships. In such businesses, the first generation's inclination towards adapting to new technologies is low as opposed to the second and third generation who are B-school graduates but may have a knowledge gap in terms of KPI. This unique knowledge-based partnership aims to address skill gaps to make Auto Retailers in India globally competitive by making the industry technically sound, thereby helping institutionalize the sector. In the first year, the academy aims to up skill 500+ dealer principles and 3000+ teams on various technical and management programs.
In order to make it more comprehensive, various formats like workshops, certification courses, and management development programs would be included in the courses to be imparted through classroom, online and blended learning sessions through FADA Academy.
Speaking about the partnership, John K Paul, President, F A D A said "F A D A Academy aims to evolve into a mechanism for constant learning amongst the fraternity. When disruptions become inevitable, ignorance can prove to be fatal. Through this academy we would not only provide a platform for acquiring knowledge but also encourage to think creatively and adapt to change."
Commenting on the development, Rajan Pental, Group President and Group Head - Branch and Retail Banking, YES BANK, said, "We are pleased to power the FADA Academy towards up-skilling, re-skilling and preparing the current and future dealer leaders to build front-end and back-end processes, improve customer engagement and operations, thereby helping improve profitability. The curriculum has been designed to cater to up-skill and upgrade the auto dealers segment."
F A D A is the apex body of Automobile Retail Industry in India. Founded in 1956, it is engaged in the sale, service and spares of Two and Three Wheelers, Passengers Cars and Utility Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles (including buses and trucks) and Tractors.
F A D A represents over 15,000 automobile dealers having 25,000 dealerships including 26 Associations of Automobile Dealers at the Regional, State and City levels accounting for 90 per cent of market share in India. Together we employ over ~5 million people in the country (including Direct and Indirect employment) at dealerships and service centres.
About YES BANK
YES BANK, is a high quality, customer centric and service driven Bank. Since inception in 2004, YES BANK has grown into a 'Full Service Commercial Bank' providing a complete range of products, services and technology driven digital offerings, catering to corporate, MSME & retail customers. YES BANK operates its Investment banking, Merchant banking & Brokerage businesses through YES SECURITIES and its Mutual Fund business through YES Asset Management (India) Limited, both wholly owned subsidiaries of the Bank. Headquartered in Mumbai, it has a pan-India presence across all 28 states and 9 Union Territories in India including an IBU at GIFT City, and a Representative Office in Abu Dhabi.
For more information, please visit the Bank's website at http://www.yesbank.in/
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Not sure if I need to create a crawl rule or a crawl action...
I am trying to extend with a plugin.. I am looking for pages with specific content and if it exists then I would like to save the specific content to the database but not the store the actual content of the site... I originally did this as a crawl rule however... my performance has dropped really badly. I am using the HTMLAgility pack to look if the criteria exists in the page.
Any suggestions on how I can figure out why I have slowed down so much would be appreciated.
Thank you
CrawlRules should be used for filtering, and are called once per Discovery, for every Discovery - like, if you find 100 HyperLinks on a page, you will call your CrawlRule 100 times to check to see if the Discovery 'IsDisallowed', 'IsStorable'
CrawlActions are used to 'Do Something'... and are only called once according to the following designations (which you already know, just adding an image for others):
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Romance for Rana?
There's definitely a spark between Rana and Zeedan so we asked Bhavna Limbachia whether it's more than just some cheeky flirting?
Can you tell us a bit about your character?
Rana is an old friend of Alya's from university, she's come to have a catch up with her friend. I'd say she's a very confidant, sassy, ferocious character who's very tenacious in the pursuit of anything she desires, whether it be a job or a man.
What does she think of Zeedan?
She sees him as a bit of a challenge - he's a bit younger than her, he has this cocky air about him and I think as she gets to know him and the family she really starts to take a shine to him and admires his loyalty to his family.
How do the Nazir's react when she cooks dinner for them?
Alya's had quite a tough time with the whole Gary and Jason fiasco and with her dad dying so I think her grandparents are happy to have Rana around because she's put a smile on Alya's face again. I think Alya's quite relieved as well because Rana reminds her of her time at uni, the good old days, and I think she's grateful to have Rana there to inject a bit of happiness back into her life.
Is she trying to impress them?
Oh absolutely Rana is trying to impress them, she would manipulate any situation to get what she wants and at the moment she just wants to be in the Nazirs' good books.
What happens between Rana and Jason? Is she trying to make Zeedan jealous, or does she genuinely like him?
Rana's at the Bistro trying to get Zeedan's attention, he's playing it cool - treat them mean keep them keen, so to make Zeedan jealous she starts to flirt with Jason, not knowing the history of what happened between Jason and Alya.
So a bit of an awkward situation arises between Zeedan and Jason that Rana quite enjoys. I don't think she has any genuine interest in Jason, she's just having a bit of fun and enjoying the attention. Then when Zeedan shows his macho side she quite enjoys it.
Can you talk us through her kiss with Zeedan and how it comes about?
Zeedan's had this confrontation with Jason and Alya's explained to Rana in confidence what happened between her and Jason. So when Rana finds Zeedan on his own at work she uses the situation to go into the kitchen and have a little talk with him.
He apologises for his behaviour, she's fine with it, then he remarks that she's a bit full of herself. Rana is a very self assured confident character, so she kind of confronts him and says I know you fancy me, he says she's full of herself, then she just goes for it, kisses him and smoothly walks away.
Could things be serious between them? Or is Rana likely to break Zeedan's heart?
I think there's a chance she could break his heart. He's a lovely guy and she's just enjoying the attention at the minute, enjoying the challenge, so who knows.
Were you a Corrie fans before you joined the show?
Yes I definitely was, I was a big fan of Corrie while growing up, I think being a Northerner I've always been able to relate to it from a young age.
I love the way the writers write for the female characters, I think they're very strong, I love Carla Connor and Tracy Barlow, quite big strong characters. It's why I love playing Rana, I think she's great, she's so much fun to play, very unapologetic and confident and I love that, it empowers women.
What was your first day on set like?
I had a scene where I had to eat sardines and I think I was more nervous about eating the sardines, because I absolutely hate them, than doing the actual scene. On one of the takes I got so carried away I took a massive bite of the sardines then I thought I'm just going to have to commit to this now and swallow it!
As soon as I arrived on set everyone was really warm and welcoming so it put me at ease straight away. It was very surreal being in the Nazirs house because I've seen it so much on telly.
Has anyone taken you under their wing and looked after you?
Sair and Qasim have both been really lovely and shown me around and shown me how everything works. I really get on with Connor McIntyre as well because I've worked with him before, we talk about art a lot because he's a really good artist.


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My foodie friend, Grayelf, told me about this relatively new restaurant in Richmond serving Shanghainese cuisine. After perusing some online pictures of the soup dumplings (xiao long bao or XLB) from Ningbo Seafood Restaurant, I was determined to check it out as the soup dumplings (xlb) looked top-notch. Hence, on my recent trip to Vancouver a couple of weeks ago, I made an effort to have lunch at Ningbo. Based on the street address provided on Urbanspoon, I ended up at Parker Place but I still had a heck of a time trying to locate this restaurant. As I was walking around inside Parker Place trying to locate Ningbo, I stumbled upon their interior entrance. The issue that I have with this interior entrance is that there is no English signage. Fortunately, I recognized their logo or I would have walked right past it. They also have an exterior entrance that faces the parking lot and this entrance does have English signage.
The restaurant is actually named after a city in China called Ningbo, which is located approximately 220 km south of Shanghai. Since the two cities are located in close proximity to each other, their cuisines are rather similar though not identical. As I was perusing the menu, I came across quite a few dishes that I'd never come across before at other Shanghainese restaurants in the Vancouver area.
Thanks to my dining companions who could read the specials that were printed in Chinese, we found a few good deals that were only available during breakfast/lunch on weekdays. One was the House Special Chinese Doughnut (on special for $1.50 during breakfast/lunch on weekdays; otherwise, regular $2.50). Texture-wise, this was one of the better Chinese doughnuts or yao tiew that I've tasted in a long time. It was crispy on the outside and soft and light on the inside. My only quibble is that the oil used to fry the yao tiew wasn't as fresh as could be and we could taste that in the doughnut. I'd give this another shot the next time. If the oil is fresh on my next visit, this will be a big hit.
Another one of the specials for breakfast/lunch on weekdays was the Shanghai Dumplings (on special at $3.95 for 6 during breakfast/lunch on weekdays; otherwise, regular $5.95). The Shanghai Dumplings, better yet known as soup dumplings, or xiao long bao (xlb), were very well executed and are a worthy contender against some of the best that the Vancouver area has to offer. The wrapper/skin was very thin, though possibly not as thin as the ones from Lin's. I really enjoyed the soup base in this version as I find the version from Lin's to be a tad too salty. It's all a matter of personal preference as Grayelf said that she still prefers the ones from Lin's. But personally, I thought these xiao long bao may have become my new favourite. I thought they were even slightly better than the ones from Long's Noodle House, which is one of the better known places for xiao long bao. And at the price of $3.95 for 6, they were definitely a steal. We were so impressed with the quality that we ended up ordering a second basket of these. I'd definitely be back to Ningbo for their xiao long bao.
The third special that we ordered was the Braised Noodle with Chicken (on special for $4.95 during breakfast/lunch on weekdays; otherwise, regular $7.80 for a bowl and $12.80 for a nest). This is a traditional Shanghainese style soup noodle dish. I can't really comment on its authenticity as this is the first time I've tried it. We found the noodles a bit soft for our liking. Otherwise, I did enjoy the flavours in the soup base even though they were actually quite mild. To me, this is comfort food. Again, it's more of a personal preference as I really do enjoy soup noodles. I was actually quite surprised at how large the portion was. This was supposedly a "bowl" and it was on special for $4.95. There was more than enough for the four of us and with lots to spare.
In addition to the list of special priced items, there was also a discount of 12% on the rest of the appetizer, dim sum, and noodle/rice dishes that were part of the regular menu. Again, this discount applies for breakfast/lunch on weekdays only. The discount of 12% actually seems a bit odd at first but it actually stems from the Chinese belief that the number 8 is an auspicious number. So the discount is actually a play on this and the deal is the patron pays 88% of the regular price on appetizer, dim sum and noodle/rice dishes.
I wanted to the Deep Fried Radish Cakes ($4.18 after the discount; otherwise, regular $4.75). Even though the translated English name is the same (the actual Chinese name is different for each), this is the Shanghainese version of the dish and is very different from the Cantonese version. The Shanghainese version is actually a pastry filled with shredded radish whereas the Cantonese version is actually cooked twice. First, the radish cake (loh bak goh) is steamed and almost resembles a pudding cake. It is then diced into cubes and deep-fried. An example of the Cantonese version is the one that I had at Good Choice Restaurant for dim sum.
This dish is more of a personal preference. I personally enjoy both the Shanghainese pastry version and the fried Cantonese style cubes. However, Grayelf found the radish flavour to be a bit too strong in this version. Personally, I thought this Shanghainese version at Ningbo was well executed. The pastry is very soft and flaky while the shredded radish filling was very flavourful. I thought this version was almost as good as the version that I had at Long's Noodle House. I liked the version from Long's more as their pastry was more crispy so there was more of a textural contrast than this version.
I was really craving wine chicken (aka chicken in wine sauce) but it wasn't available on the menu. Instead, Ningbo had a cold chicken dish called House Special Chicken which was similar to poached chicken and had no wine flavour. It didn't really appeal to us, so I decided to try one of their signature dishes, the Ning Bo Soy Sauce Duck ($6.38 after discount; otherwise, regular $7.25) based on our server's recommendation. I thought this dish was just ok. The duck meat was a bit chewy and the special soy based sauce was not that memorable.
Grayelf wanted to try the Sticky Rice ($3.43 after discount; otherwise, regular $3.90). Ningbo offers both a savoury or sweet version of this. We chose the savoury version. Again, this is a classic Shanghainese dim sum item. It consists of a long Chinese doughnut along with pork floss and crunchy pickled mustard greens (ja choi) rolled in sticky rice. This version at Ningbo was served lukewarm unlike many other places that serve it cold. I actually quite enjoyed this version and thought that it was better than the one that I had at Long's Noodle House previously. The crunchy pickled mustard greens (ja choi) really provided good flavour to an otherwise, not very flavourful snack. This item is more about contrasting textures and flavours – the chewiness of the sticky rice, the crispy Chinese doughnut, flavourful pork floss and the crunchiness of the pickled mustard greens.
For dessert, we ordered the Baked Sugar Cake ($4.31 after discount; otherwise, regular $4.90). This is one of Grayelf's favourite dishes. She was the one who introduced me to it at the now defunct Shanghai Village a couple of years back. I thought this version was just ok. We both agreed that this version was no where nearly as well executed as the version from Shanghai Village. The pastry was not as light and flaky.
I'm really glad I got to try Ningbo. Though not all the dishes were stellar, there were a few hits. The one that I really enjoyed is their Shanghai Dumplings or xiao long bao. Ningbo has an extensive menu for lunch. I'd definitely like to go back to try some of their other dishes.
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Renovation Ideas Singapore HDB Can Intelligently Carry Out Out Your Renovations
Improper home improvement can negatively affect your home and your personal safety. You need to do a lot of research so that you don't improperly construct something, go against safety regulations, improperly wire something or just create a hazardous environment. There are some tips listed below to help you start improving your home smarter and safer. Before beginning renovation apply for the appropriate building permits. Any renovation that involves plumbing, electricity, or structural changes can require a permit. Renovation Ideas Singapore HDB process is considered as a task with numerous thoughts involved.
Firstly, renovation of home encompasses numerous kinds of home improvement work. Renovation of a house and home remodeling are similar terms and can get easily overlapped in a number of different areas. For example, Renovation Ideas Singapore HDB may involve repairing or upgrading your home to increase its amenities, functionality and energy-efficiency. The term home renovation is more about upgrading decor, style, space, and fixtures.
HDB Renovation Package Singapore comes in many different package sizes too. Some projects can naturally lead to others. In this article, we have listed below great ideas that can be used for renovating your home. This will actually pay you back over a period of time and will serve as a great investment in your home. If you are using Renovation Ideas Singapore HDB to increase its sale value, focus on the important portions first. Trying to renovate the whole home will become overly expensive and provide a diminishing return on investment. Items such as exterior siding, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and kitchen appliances, however, will be universally appealing as you try to sell the home.
Renovations are dirty and messy, noisy and difficult to live with. They usually end up disrupting the home owners established routine and this is the main reason why most people choose to put off renovations until absolutely necessary. HDB Renovation Package Singapore offers the renovation package that is preferred. These professionals make the entire renovating experience clean, quick, organized and hassle-free for the client. Affordability is also important so that more people are willing to dip into their savings for what may be more beautification rather than essential.
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FTC Goes After Get-Rich-Quick Sales Scheme
A company that made false sales claims will compensate consumers
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to put a stop to a get-rich-quick offer that allegedly lures would-be online sellers interested in hawking their items on Amazon.com.
Operating under various names, including Amazon Wealth Systems (AWS), FBA Stores, Insider Inline Secrets and Online Auction Learning Center, the service promotes itself by offering sellers hope of fast income.
"Get started selling on Amazon and make $5,000 — $10,000 in the next 30 days… even if you've never sold anything online before," AWS promises.
At the AWS website, the organization lists a number of services it said it could provide to Amazon-based sellers for a $79.99 monthly fee, including "position tracking, competitor sales, index checks," and several email-related services.
But AWS and its affiliates, according to the FTC, have nothing to do with Amazon, and those who signed up "did not make anywhere close to the advertised income or any income at all," the FTC claims. Many of the ploys AWS promoted in order for its clients to sell merchandise, like posting fake product reviews, are also expressly against Amazon policies, and, as a result, some clients had their Amazon selling accounts suspended.
A federal court in Nevada has issued a temporary restraining order against the defendants that bars them from making deceptive claims and freezes assets pending further action, which includes an FTC bid to obtain money for unsuspecting AWS clients. The court has also appointed a temporary receiver to oversee the income and property of the defendant company.
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Lotto 29/04/13No's drawn 1,3,18,27No winner,2nd chance 1,000No's drawn 3,4,14,15 no winnerNext weeks Jackpot 3,600Draw in The VenueLucky Dip's2 x 50euroPeter Alley, DundrumLeonie Loughman, Bishopswood5 x 30 euroFrancis O'Dwyer, DublinM Moore c/o W KennedyPeggy Manton, BoherlahanPhil Callinan, c/o Bertie'sBernard Minogue, Cashelseller:Betty Lacey
SENIOR HURLING.Our senior hurlers were beaten by Clonoulty Rossmore in the West championship game in Golden on Sunday last. We now play Cappawhite this weekend, check fixtures list for confirmation. See sports pages of the Nationalist for match report.
THANKS.We have been asked by the committee and membership of Cashel King Cormac's GAA Club to convey their gratitude to all concerned for the medical care given to one of their minor players who took ill during a recent football game in Dundrum between the two clubs. Thanks to those qualified in such care the player was stabilised as we waited for the ambulance and has since made a full recovery.
MEMBERSHIPany outstanding fee's must be paid as soon as possible to Michael Shanahan, Mgt Hayes or any club officer.
KICKHAM CAMOGIE Our U/12 team was selected as one of two clubs in Co. Tipperary to play in Croke Park on Saturday 6th April in Caman to Croker run by The Camogie Association. They played three games against Feakle from Co. Clare, Cappoquin from Co. Waterford and Portaferry from Co.Down and showed with conviction why they were selected. They all enjoyed the experience and also the meal in the Potín Stil. Well done to all.Back on the club scene they had a good win over Boherlahan last Saturday. Training continues every Friday 6--7pm for all ages from U/6 and up.
CONGRATS GIRLS.Congratulations to all our girls who received their First Holy Communion last Saturday.
SCHOOL ENROLMENT;Knockavilla National School are now taking applications for new enrolments for September 2013. Forms are available through the school office, phone (062) 71533 .
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Exciting news for everyone attending our 360 National Conference in September!
Christian hip-hop duo Group 1 Crew will perform new songs from their album "Fearless." With salsa dancing and spoken word artists like Propaganda, Group 1 Crew is just another way to spice up this overall youth worker training event.
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Autonomous driving and intelligent vehicles are definitely in focus worldwide and the interest in the area continuous to increase. During the past four days, the research questions arise have been discussed and presented by 580 delegates at the 2016 IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium. The prestigious conference was hosted by SAFER and Chalmers on June 19-22 at Lindholmen Science Park in Gothenburg.
"I am impressed but not surprised by the technical quality of the papers and the number of delegates. The area of intelligent vehicles is booming", says Jonas Sjöberg, professor at Chalmers and General Chair of IV16.
Researchers, engineers, practitioners, and students, from industry, universities and government agencies were invited to present their latest work and to discuss research and applications for intelligent vehicles and vehicle-infrastructure cooperation. 580 delegates from 42 countries were gathered, a record-high number. 13 sponsors and exhibitors added value to the conference and 6 organizations showed technical demonstrations at AstaZero proving ground on the last day of the conference.
Collaboration is the key
4931 cups of coffee helped to keep the discussions ongoing and according to the feedback the conference was a true success.
"SAFER's well-developed collaborations between academy, industry and society, and national and international network are important when creating these kinds of conferences", says Anna Nilsson-Ehle, director at SAFER and General Host of IV16.
"In the close vicinity of Gothenburg we are fortunate to have presence of necessary competences, infrastructures and industrial applications and the actors to make it happen".
206 papers were presented
In total 412 contributions from 37 different countries were submitted, which also was record high. The acceptance rate was 51% so the selected papers held very good quality. 206 papers (28 oral presentations and 178 posters) were included in the program with 742 authors from 29 different countries. Germany was the far most submitting country.
It was 580 happy and inspired delegates that left Lindholmen when the conference was over.
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Current Central Washington University students may checkout a laptop computer with their Central Connection card.
One laptop computer per patron may be borrowed at a time.
Laptop computers may be checked out for four hours.
Laptop computers may not be reserved.
Overdue fines will accumulate at a rate of $10.00 per hour or any portion of an hour.
The replacement charge for a lost or stolen laptop computer is $1,500, plus a $50 processing fee.
All laptop computers must be returned to the Library Circulation Desk before the Circulation Desk closes.
The Borrower assumes all responsibility for all costs associated with the loss, theft or damage to the laptop computer and its accessories. All costs associated with the loss, theft or damage to the laptop computer while on loan to the Borrower shall be the sole obligation of the Borrower.
The Borrower must inform the Library Circulation Desk staff immediately of any problems, damages, malfunctions, loss or theft of the laptop computer.
The laptop computer must remain in the Library at all times.
Laptop computers must be kept out of direct sunlight and away from liquids.
The Borrower must not leave the laptop computer unattended or loan, or otherwise provide the computer, to any other person.
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Being John Malkovich was an American dramedy fantasy which opened in October 1999 just as I was retiring after a 50 year student and employment life, a career of 32 years as a teacher, and another 18 as a student. In October 1999 I was settling into a little town by the sea, and beginning the recreation of myself as a writer and author, poet and publisher, online blogger and journalist, editor and researcher, reader and scholar. I did not see the film, however, until sometime in the first decade after my retirement from FT, PT and casual-paid jobs. I have now enjoyed a full retirement from 2006 to 2015.
Critic Roger Ebert, whose film review column has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times for more than 40 years, wrote that: "Rare is the movie where the last half hour surprises you just as much as the first, and in ways you're not expecting. The movie has ideas enough for half a dozen films, but the director and his cast handle them so surely that we never feel hard-pressed; we're enchanted by one development after the next." Ebert went on to say that: "Either Being John Malkovich gets nominated for best picture, or the members of the Academy need portals into their brains." Other top critic Peter Rainer commented "Dazzlingly singular movies aren't often this much fun," and Owen Gleiberman boldly stated that he felt it was "The most excitingly original movie of the year."-Ron Price with thanks to Being John Malkovich, Wikipedia, 4 July 2010.
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As I was retiring from all those
classroom jobs of wall-to-wall
people out there in the Baha'i
community as well after those
30 years---the same year Ebert
started writing his film reviews,1
a film came out whose plot had
brought to the forefront several
issues in the modern philosophy
of mind such as the nature of self
and consciousness, the dichotomy
of mind-body as well as sensory
perception…This film would have
been useful in those social science &
philosophy courses I took and taught
over those 35+ years……1963-1999.
The film became a cult classic and in
our modern world there are 1000s of
cults, sects, schools, denominations,
isms, wasms, branches and divisions
of everything that is imaginable in this
planetizing Kingdom of God's Earth.21 In 1967 I started my career as a teacher and Roger Ebert started writing film reviews. 2 Janet Maslin, "Being John Malkovich: A Portal Leading to Self-Parody," The New York Times, October 1, 1999. This review appeared in my first week in George Town Tasmania, the place I came to for a sea-change after the demands of a lifetime of jobs and people in community. 2 This film explores the prospect of being able to sneak into the mind of another person an exercise I provide in my 2600 page autobiography, an exercise that is, sadly, not as much fun as this film for our fun-culture. Ron Price
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Malkovich stated in a 2011 interview that "I'm not a political person actually, and I don't have an ideology". He also said that he had not voted since George McGovern lost his presidential run in 1972. However, according to actor William Hootkins, Malkovich is "so right-wing you have to wonder if he's kidding".
When asked in an interview with the Toronto Star whether it was necessary to have spiritual beliefs to portray a spiritual character, Malkovich said: "No, I'd say not... I'm an atheist. I wouldn't say I'm without spiritual belief particularly, or rather, specifically. Maybe I'm agnostic, but I'm not quite sure there's some great creator somehow controlling everything and giving us free will. I don't know; it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me."2-Ron Price with thanks to 1SBSONE TV, 22/6/'15 and 2Wikipedia.


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Law and Peace reviewed at RollOnFriday
"Former barrister Tim Kevan's follow up to last year's Law and Disorder, provides the next instalment in the life of fictional junior barrister BabyB. Having schemed and plotted his way to tenancy, BabyB discovers that keeping his nose out of trouble now he is a fully-fledged member of chambers is easier said than done.
Still struggling with pressing financial problems (readers of Law and Disorder will remember that BabyB's poor old Ma risked bankruptcy to put him through law school), BabyB is put to work on a case involving pensioners with ASBOs. Before long he's back to his old tricks and when an unscrupulous solicitor, SlipperySlope, offers him a way out of his impecuniosity he (with few qualms) merrily jumps into a world of blackmail and insider trading.
There are dodgy dealings, financial misdoings, ridiculous courtroom capers and even a love story as BabyB realises he must win the heart of his best friend. The book is certainly a hectic scramble through some of the more implausible practices of the bar but that's the joy of it. It's a fun, frivolous, funny page-turner and you know it's all going to turn out fine in the end."
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After the Super Typhoon the Philippines has been left in ruin many cities and towns are under water and completely decimated by the storm. People living there, have been living off of what little supplies they had but many of their homes and supplies where destroyed by the storm. This Typhoon was a category 4 which is right below the strongest level of storms which is classified as a category five where the wind speeds can reach over 200 miles per hour.
The US marines are currently sending two C-130 transport planes containing basic supplies including: food, water, generators, troops and other supplies. There has been an estimate that the storm has killed over 10,000 people and while the numbers have not been confirmed they are saying that search and rescue efforts are under way to search for those who could have been swept up by the storm.
They have confirmed 940 people to have been killed but they still need to reach the hardest hit areas which is the suburbs and towns by the ocean.
Most of this damage came from the wind speed, and just the sheer size of this storm. This storm was picking up a lot of water which would cause massive flooding over most of the island. Considering that the Philippines is not a developed nation, they were hit very hard. Most of the building would just be pushed over by the windows of the storm because they are not very solid and then that debris were just pushed around by the storm.
The rescue is being hampered by looters, and debris. Many parts of the country has been thrown into chaos and everyone is out for themselves, there have been no accounts of attack but there are some who are expecting this to happen due to the fact that many are fighting to get the supplies that they need for themselves and their family.


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As any frequent business traveler will inform you, possessing to live out of a suitcase, deal with airlines, airports, extended automobile trips, and verify in and out of hotels on a normal basis is stressful, uncomfortable, and tiring. In toenemende mate vraagt het management tegenwoordig aan een beoogde leverancier om zelf met een business case te komen. Get a nearby business license so that you are in compliance with the regional authorities in addition to your insurance coverage provider. That's why a gift of a lightweight, compact, soft, comfy and hygienic individual travel blanket and pillow makes such an appreciated present for each business and leisure travel. The firm started operations in September, 2010 and we were cash flow positive by January and the business is already self-sustaining.
On a piece of paper, I knew exactly what model I wanted, what colour and which further extras I wanted fitting. A trustworthy recycling business can be the ongoing money cow to make it achievable to stay at residence and raise your children or have a worry-free retirement. They allow you to leverage your work and have much more time to function on your business or take some time off to devote with your family members. Overview of my business, its existing position, an assessment of the neighborhood competition and how I aim to take some of their business from them or work with them.
So, this write-up is all about a a single-individual business that remains a one particular-individual home-based business. It will determine what systems you want to have in place that will develop with your business. Some of these on-line buying scams involved international syndicates that operate their business utilizing nearby companies' names. Met een business case werd bepaald of er door digitale verspreiding van het papier een efficiencyvoordeel kan worden gerealiseerd. Het Social Media Business Model bestaat nu uit 12 businessdoelen en 25 onderscheiden variety social media activiteiten die gekoppeld zijn met de doelen.
Tijdens de Young Business Award pitchen jonge bedrijven voor de titel Beste Jonge Onderneming van 2017 ( niet te verwarren met de Sprout Award voor Beste Jonge Ondernemer ). Aan de prijs is een geldbedrag van 12.500 euro verbonden. I lost a couple of loyal clients and that saddens me a lot due to how private this business is for me. I do not run a huge organization so each and every buyer indicates the globe to me. Sad to see them go and house they a single day will give it an additional likelihood. This model features much better contrast, a new Page Flip feature, a processor that is 25% faster.
Strategic Alignment facilitates the translation of business and functional priorities into technique. Om een investeringsrendement voor een spin-off bedrijf zeker te stellen, helpt het business development team bij het aanvragen van octrooi op de vinding. For the business model I'm showing right here, the begin-up photographer is mainly going to be photographing men and women. Whilst these auctions are unfortunate for the former business owner (we never ever like to see fellow businessmen fail) it can truly be advantageous for auction purchasers.


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How Does Sinusitis Dizziness Occur?
Suffering from sinusitis can also make you feel dizzy. This is commonly known as sinusitis dizziness. Since the sinuses tend to be painful when experiencing sinusitis, nasal passages tend to be blocked. As a result, mucus cannot be drained correctly. The inflammation of the sinuses is often caused by bacterial or viral infection. Once the sinuses are usually swollen, myriads of signs come out which may also result to help expand unwanted disorders. Apart from sinusitis dizziness, symptoms such as headaches, clogged nose, stuffed headedness, cosmetic strain, chilly, shhh, fever, nasal drip, and blurred vision may also be sustained.
- Sinusitis lightheadedness is caused by the reaction of the brain as it can't properly determine the spatial orientation of the sufferer's body.
- Suffering from this condition can really be very devastating.
- Just imagine yourself dealing with dizziness while also suffering from blocked sinuses.
- It can make you feel like dealing with two difficulties at a time.
- What when this condition occurs while you are very busy together with your work?
- It can really ruin the concentration and focus.
- Your work will really be affected.
There Will Also be Many Ways to Cope With Sinusitis Wooziness
Frequently, relieving sinusitis will also relieve the dizziness. But first, you will need to have a wide range of information about the relationship between sinusitis and lightheadedness in order to know how to deal with the situation. Usually, sinusitis lightheadedness occurs when there is already a degeneration or contamination of the middle ear. As soon as the middle ear receives infected, transmission of information from the middle ear going to the human brain is already inaccurate, resulting in the brain to become confused with the information acquired thus producing indicators that make the sufferer to be able to really feel dizzy.
Do you Suffer from These Sinus Infection Symptoms? Do you often experience pain in the area of your upper the teeth, cheeks, your forehead, eyebrows, behind the eyes or at the top of your head? You need to take this seriously. You may have a problem with your sinuses that could be caused by a sinus...
Order to deal with sinusitis and also the myriads of symptoms this brings, proper sinusitis treatment options ought to be used. When coming to the doctor, sufferers would often be recommended with nasal oral sprays, decongestants, and antibiotics. These remedies can take care of sinusitis wooziness as well as other signs quickly. The only problem with one of these treatment options is they are known to generate negative effects. Yet, if the victim is already suffering from a severe form of sinusitis, he or she would probably be suggested by a doctor to undergo surgery as it is known in order to be the latter for sinusitis.
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You think you do not have enough money to pay for visiting a doctor and buying medicines, you can also choose using natural methods of dealing with sinusitis. These types of natural treatments are also tested and proven to ease or handle sinusitis with very minimal and also bearable side effects. Some stated that they have not even experienced any side effects whatsoever using natural sinusitis remedies and treatments. With the help of these remedies and treatments, they got rid of sinusitis and its myriads of signs such as sinusitis dizziness in a less hazardous way without having to spend a lot of money.


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OWON: The Demo Rats can carry the Obamacare now.
Trump defiant after healthcare bill pulled before vote
US President Donald Trump has suffered a major setback after his healthcare bill was withdrawn before a vote in Congress on Friday night.
The bill faced certain defeat from members of Mr Trump's Republican party, who control both houses of Congress.
However, Mr Trump blamed the minority Democrats for the failure.
Repealing and replacing the healthcare programme enacted by his predecessor, Barack Obama, was one of the president's major election pledges.
Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said he and Mr Trump agreed to withdraw the vote, after it became apparent it would not get the minimum of 215 Republican votes needed...
OWON: Nice one, pay your mortgage now. Hello Bank nightmares.
Robots will take a third of British jobs by 2030, report says
A third of existing British jobs are at risk of being taken over by robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) within 15 years, a report reveals.
As many as 30pc of existing roles in the UK could be automated by 2030 with the most at risk industries being waste management, transportation and manufacturing, according to an analysis by PwC. However, the report stressed that automation won't result in rocketing unemployment.
"The UK employment rate is at its highest level now since comparable records began in 1971, despite advances in digital and other labour-saving technologies," said John Hawksworth, chief economist at PwC.
Mr Hawksworth anticipates that manual and routine tasks will be susceptible to automation, with social skills and creative roles being more protected. "That said, no industry is entirely immune from future advances in robotics and AI," he said...
OWON: This is why the UK cannot be part of the EU madness. Our response won't be "Kiss my Stars", but similar!
Brexit can be 'friendly' but only if you agree to pay us £50BILLION, warns EU chief Juncker in latest dire threat ahead of divorce talks
Britain must pay a divorce bill of 'around' £50billion to get a 'friendly' deal with the EU, Jean-Claude Juncker has warned.
The European Commission president insisted Theresa May would be made to 'honour' the UK's commitments when Brexit negotiations get under way next week.
The tough line will increase tensions ahead of the Prime Minister formally triggering the Article 50 process on Wednesday.
The demand for a huge settlement to be agreed before talks on trade get going is shaping up to be a major roadblock.
Ministers have indicated they will not tolerate any sum above around £3billion, and Mrs May has said she is ready to walk away from the table if the EU does not offer reasonable terms.
Mr Juncker told the BBC that Brussels did not want to 'punish' the UK for leaving, describing Brexit as 'a failure and a tragedy'.
He promised that Brussels will approach the negotiation of Britain's withdrawal in a 'friendly' and fair way...
OWON: Truth stranger than fiction?
Shocking Bible Code Matrix Contains The Exact Day And Year That David Rockefeller Would Die
Did someone know in advance that David Rockefeller would die on March 20th, 2017? What I am about to share with you is absolutely astounding. Bible code researcher Kara Pickering has found an incredible Bible code matrix that contains the phrase "Rockefeller dies" along with the terms "Chase", "Manhattan", "2017" and the specific date on the Hebrew calendar (Adar 22) when he actually died. Of course David Rockefeller served as the CEO of Chase Manhattan for over a decade, and he was widely considered to be one of the strongest proponents of a "New World Order".
When my wife and I first received this Bible code matrix from Kara Pickering we were completely floored, and she has given us permission to share it with all of you. As you can see, the specific details that it contains about Rockefeller are quite stunning…
OWON: Reality Leadership with constructive gestures, easing tensions, encouraging trade. That's new for America.
Trump 'looks forward to visiting China' - Tillerson
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has told China's President Xi Jinping that President Donald Trump looks forward to visiting his country, and to enhancing understanding between the states.
Mr Tillerson met the Chinese leader in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, as his East Asian tour comes to an end.
Mr Xi said he was glad to see good progress from Mr Tillerson's meetings.
"You said that China-US relations can only be friendly. I express my appreciation for this," he said.
Mr Xi added that he had spoken to the US president several times.
"We are both expecting a new era for constructive development," he said.
Mr Tillerson said Mr Trump places a "very high value on the communications that have already occurred"...
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There Are 1.4 MILLION Gang Members In The United States And More Pour Into The Country Every Single Day
A vast army of heavily armed criminals has embedded itself in every major city in the United States. In fact, nearly every community in America is now affected by these thugs. Drugs, theft and brutal violence are all part of the every day lifestyle of the members of this army. They aggressively recruit our young people and floods of illegal immigrants are joining their ranks. Once civil unrest erupts in America, they will go on a crime spree that will be absolutely unprecedented and they will burn large areas of some U.S. cities to the ground. So who am I talking about? I am talking about the rapidly growing gangs that are terrorizing cities all over the nation. The FBI tells us that there are now 1.4 million gang members involved in the 33,000 different gangs that are active inside the United States. The number of gang members in the U.S. has increased by 40 percent since 2009. Just think about that. That is absolutely astounding. Just since 2009, the number of gang members has increased by 40 percent. The FBI says that 48 percent of all violent crime in this country can be directly traced to gangs and that this is a national crisis that is progressively getting worse. Unfortunately, the federal government refuses to secure our borders and is allowing new waves of illegal immigrants to enter the United States every single day. A substantial number of those illegal immigrants end up involved in these gangs. Yet the federal government just stands by and allows it to keep happening. One day, the foolishness of this policy will be evident to all.
In many areas of America today, families live behind windows that have bars on them and they won't ever go out at night because it is just too dangerous. There are some communities that have pretty much been entirely taken over by the gangs, but instead of addressing the problem the federal government continues to spend a massive amount of resources checking out what might be in our underwear at U.S. airports.
Meanwhile, criminal gangs are thriving. They are becoming incredibly powerful and increasingly sophisticated. The following is from an FBI press release….
Gangs are increasingly engaging in non-traditional gang-related crime such as alien smuggling, human trafficking, and prostitution. Gangs are also engaging in white-collar crime such as counterfeiting, identity theft, and mortgage fraud....


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John and Julie Schwartz Gottman, authors of "And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives" (Crown, 2007), have been researching marital stability and divorce prediction for more than three decades. Their 2007 data revealed that 67 percents of couples expressed marital dissatisfaction during the first three years of their baby's life.
A big part of a couple's discontent has to do with sleep deprivation and how hard they work in the early years of parenthood. Finding time to meet your needs as partners — not parents — can feel challenging.
A contemporary of the Gottmans, Harville Hendrix, author of "Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples" (Holt Paperbacks, 2001), came up with something called Imago theory to explain why men and women have so much trouble being together. Through his work with couples, he proposed that individual healing comes through the process of relationship and not through individual understanding.
We are initially drawn to our mates, Hendrix says, when we feel an unconscious pull that works like a "love-hormone." This chemistry is activated when the person you are attracted to has similar psychological traits to your own parents.
He says when we fall in love with our partner we get the chance to rework whatever trauma or injury (usually unintentional) that our parents caused us growing up. As we move out of the romantic phase of new love (read: after the kids arrive) we start to see our partners' faults in addition to all their wonderful qualities, and we feel let down.
That phase is called the "power struggle" and it's where many of us wind up. It's also where the Gottmans' dissatisfied 67 percent comes in and where most divorces start to happen. It may take a few years; usually it's when your child is in kindergarten that you will notice a lot of couples breaking up.
So, where does this leave us?
Does this mean we should all race to our nearest couples counselor and sign up for therapy? There certainly are many excellent options out there for repairing a relationship, including but not limited to Gottman , Imago and Emotionally Focused therapies.
There are also things you can do right now to feel closer to your partner. First, focus on what feelings come up when you are having a strong reaction towards your mate. Next, learn how to ask for what you need. And lastly, view your mate and his or her needs as they relate to the family he or she grew up in. It is important to de-personalize the struggle because in some ways it isn't about you.
Creating space for just the two of you is also key. Even if there is some resentment built up, finding small ways to turn towards each other can help fill the emotional bank that is your relationship.
Start by giving each other a hug or kiss as you greet each other at the beginning and end of the day. Or, find a sitter to watch the kids so you can have a date night or an afternoon coffee. Having time at the end of the day that is about connecting instead of to-do lists can also start to help you feel closer.
Feeling lonely within your most important relationship is not ideal, but it is extremely common. Taking the initiative to change the status quo will bring the two of you closer together.
Guest blogger Jennifer Kogan is a clinical social worker in Northwest D.C. who works with parents.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: 24 CFR Part 109 is no longer officially part of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 109 was withdrawn from the Code of Federal Regulations by directive no. FR-4029-F-01, effective May 1, 1996. We have included the Part 109 regulations here because they still apparently represent the position of HUD on advertising issues, except as they were superceded by Roberta Achtenberg's memo of Jan. 9, 1995.
The following words, phrases, symbols, and forms typify those most often used in residential real estate advertising to convey either overt or tacit discriminatory preferences or limitations. In considering a complaint under the Fair Housing Act, the Department will normally consider the use of these and comparable words, phrases, symbols, and forms to indicate a possible violation of the act and to establish a need for further proceedings on the complaint, if it is apparent from the context of the usage that discrimination within the meaning of the act is likely to result.
(a) Words descriptive of dwelling, landlord, and tenants. White private home, Colored home, Jewish home, Hispanic residence, adult building.
(b) Words indicative of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin --
(1) Race -- Negro, Black, Caucasian, Oriental, American Indian.
(2) Color -- White, Black, Colored.
(3) Religion -- Protestant, Christian, Catholic, Jew.
(4) National origin -- Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Philippine, Polish, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Chicano, African, Hispanic, Chinese, Indian, Latino.
(5) Sex -- the exclusive use of words in advertisements, including those involving the rental of separate units in a single or multi-family dwelling, stating or tending to imply that the housing being advertised is available to persons of only one sex and not the other, except where the sharing of living areas is involved. Nothing in this part restricts advertisements of dwellings used exclusively for dormitory facilities by educational institutions.
(6) Handicap -- crippled, blind, deaf, mentally ill, retarded, impaired, handicapped, physically fit. Nothing in this part restricts the inclusion of information about the availability of accessible housing in advertising of dwellings.
(7) Familial status -- adults, children, singles, mature persons. Nothing in this part restricts advertisements of dwellings which are intended and operated for occupancy by older persons and which constitute housing for older persons as defined in part 100 of this title.
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Place the dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl and cover with warm water. Set aside for 20 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid. Chop coarsely.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the shallots and fresh mushrooms and saute over medium heat, stirring frequently, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for about two minutes longer.
Add the chopped porcini mushrooms and the sliced artichoke pieces,continuing to stir, and cook for another minute or two.
Add the porcini liquid, demiglace and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce begins to reduce and thicken slightly, about 6 minutes.
Remove from heat and toss with pasta and chopped parsley. Add freshly ground pepper and salt to taste.
Serve with generous amounts of parmesan cheese.
No matter what form they come in, Porcini mushrooms never disappoint. Delectable when fresh, dried, or frozen, porcini mushrooms (boletus edulis) are among the most sought after of all the wild-harvest mushrooms. Italians affectionately call them "porcini" (piglets), so-called for their plump form as they are found on the forest floor. In France they are known as Cepes; to the Germans they are Steinpilz. Because of their remarkable flavor and meaty texture, Porcini mushrooms are one of the most highly prized wild mushrooms in the world. The robust, earthy flavor of Porcini lends itself to countless dishes from savory sauces for meat or poultry to pastas, omelets and polenta. Just the Facts, Please: What Are Porcini Mushrooms? Porcini belong to the Boletus genus of mushrooms (there are over 100), which are all characterized by a tender, meaty flesh. While there are several types and qualities of porcini, all porcini typically possess a big, round, fleshy brown cap that is supported by a short plump stem. The underside of the cap does not have gills, but pores that release its spores. Porcini are often found growing in association with certain varieties of evergreen and hardwood trees. Like many other wild mushrooms, porcini mushrooms continue to resist efforts at cultivation because of the symbiotic relationship formed with the trees under which they grow. They remain a true wild mushroom, picked straight from the forest floor. Fresh, Dried or Frozen: What's the Difference? If you're lucky enough to find them, fresh porcini are unsurpassed for wild mushroom texture, aroma and mouthwatering flavor. Sadly, top quality fresh porcini are hard to come by. If not perfectly fresh, porcini are frequently prone to spoilage or colonization by insects and their larva. While harmless, these creepy-crawlies can be off-putting! Consequently, Earthy Delights offers fresh porcini for sale ONLY when they are at their very best. Fortunately, we have plenty of other options available! Dried and frozen porcini offer the opportunity to enjoy their fantastic flavor any time of the year. And since the quality of dried or frozen mushrooms is very consistent, you always know what to expect. Dried Porcini Mushrooms: Great Flavor and Great Value! If you're looking for authentic flavor in a favorite recipe, dried porcini can make all the difference. Dried Porcini have a concentrated flavor and heady mushroom aroma that is fantastic in risotto, soups and truly amazing sauces. While dried mushrooms may at first seem expensive, when soaked in water, they will rehydrate to 6 - 8 times their dry weight! They need no refrigeration, will keep many months in the pantry (even much longer in the freezer) and are ready at a moment's notice. Last, but not least, since dried porcini are not perishable, they don't require any expensive shipping options. Frozen Porcini Mushrooms: Next Best Thing to Fresh For those really special occasions, when fresh porcini are unavailable, try some of our beautiful, individually quick frozen porcini! These little beauties (3 - 4 inches) are real porcini, boletus edulis, and are the very closest thing to fresh. In fact, once they're cooked, you may have a hard time telling the difference!
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Are you at risk?
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in either the colon or rectum. It may take years to develop and usually begins as a polyp — a growth of tissue in the center of the colon or rectum. Removing the polyp early may prevent it from becoming cancerous.
More than 140,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year. It is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Risk Factors
Age is the primary risk factor. Over 90 percent of cases are found in people over age 50. If everyone aged 50 and older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be avoided.
Other risk factors include:
A personal or family history of the disease, polyps or bowel disease
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Alcohol consumption
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- A high-fat/low-fiber diet
Early Detection
Several methods exist for detecting colorectal cancer early. Beginning at age 50, your doctor may suggest one or more of the following tests. Those at high risk may need earlier or more frequent testing.
- High-sensitivity fecal occult blood test (FOBT), such as fecal immunochemical test (FIT) (once a year)
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy (every five years)
- Colonoscopy (If normal, repeat every ten years.)
Highlight on the FIT test
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is a test you do at home. It works by detecting small amounts of blood in the stool. The FIT screening is more convenient than earlier stool tests. It can be performed in five minutes, without any prep the night before. However, this home-based screening doesn't detect polyps as well as colonoscopies. If you are at high risk for colorectal cancer or over the age of 50, ask your doctor is this test is right for you.
It is not yet clear what causes colorectal cancer. Lower your risk by eating plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods while limiting high-fat foods, as well as exercising at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week.
Warning Signs and Symptoms
Colon cancer usually doesn't have any symptoms in the early stages. That is why it is important to get screened appropriately. If you experience any of the following, you should see you doctor immediately:
- Rectal bleeding
- Blood in the stool
- Lower abdominal cramping that doesn't go away
- Losing weight and you don't know why
Surgery is the most common form of treatment and the most successful — if performed before the cancer spreads. Chemotherapy, and possibly radiation, may be given to patients whose cancer has spread to other areas.
For more information about colorectal cancer:
The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) 1-800-ACS-2345
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/screenforlife) 1-800-CDC-INFO
Colon Cancer Alliance (www.ccalliance.org) 1-877-422-2030
National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov) 1-800-4-CANCER


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Five local game developers hope to launch their mobile games on 1 July to commemorate SG50. These free-to-download games are supposed to help players learn more about Singapore's history and culture.
But as gamers know, the real questions is - are these games fun? Will they suck because of the prejudice many people have of products produced by locals?
At the invitation of the Media Development Authority, I had some hands-on experience playing the games in alpha-phase (meaning they are far from complete). Are they worth your time especially during your MRT rides or when you are slacking off work in the toilet?
Here's my totally subjective ranking of the games - from my favourite to those I think need some polishing up:
1. KAN-CHEONG! Kopitiam Saga (Published by Mojocat)
It dubs itself as the most Singaporean game you will play. If you ever smashed buttons on Bishi-Bashi machines in the arcades, then KAN-CHEONG! will be easy to pick up.
It is a dexterity game that tests your reflexes in the form of three mini-games. In the first mini-game, you play a taxi-uncle enjoying some mee pok in the kopitiam. You're supposed to tap as fast as possible on the mee pok to eat more noodles and score more points.
The twist comes when you spot a saman auntie approaching your taxi in the carpark. You're supposed to swipe upwards to simulate rushing back to your taxi to tear some coupons. Nice.
The game does not support a single-player mode and requires two to four players to play.
This is not a bad thing.
Playing a mobile game with your friends certainly trumps four people sitting around a table playing Candy Crush. I could see how people may whip out their phones to play this with their friends while waiting for their food to arrive.
2. My Singapore City (Published by Ixora Studios)
Memory games are nothing new. Several tiles are laid face down randomly and you match tiles with the same pictures to eliminate them.
My Singapore City has a new spin to this. The board will replenish itself as you clear tiles and you are supposed to rack up as many points as possible before time runs out. The pictures on the tiles are iconic Singapore buildings and structures. Different tiles give you different abilities to help you out in the game.
The game is easy to pick up and offers just enough features to make it interesting without it being to complicated. More importantly, it is short enough for you to squeeze in a couple games while you are on your toilet break at school/work.
3. Building The Lion (Published by Swag Soft)
This game is a mix between Monopoly, Sim City, and Theme Park. The first thing that you notice is that the graphics of this game is well-produced and it makes the game look really polished.
That said, you play by moving your avatar around the board and building things like HDB flats, restaurants or famous landmarks like Changi Airport. You then learn more about Singapore through the things you build.
To win, you earn money when your opponents land on your buildings.
This game would have ranked higher if not for the fact that it resembles Monopoly, and Monopoly is the reason why many childhood friendships were destroyed over a board game.
I'm kidding this game is still fun. Only if you win. All the time.
4. Rickshaw Rush (Published by MojoForest)
You play the role of a rickshaw driver in this Pac-Man-esque game. Swipe to change directions and pick passengers up and drop them off at their destinations. But if you take too long to do so, your stamina bar runs out and it is game over.
One interesting aspect of the game involves picking up passengers who range from Zubir Said, Sir Stamford Raffles, Tan Tock Seng, or even the dude whose face is all over our money. And there is even a dreaded ERP gantry to avoid.
This game is interesting, but I'm not sure how replay value it has if gameplay only involves picking up passengers and dropping them off in maps that get more complex. Perhaps the developers have more in store for this game as the version I got to play only had two levels. Maybe have a TP or LTA officer chase you down in later stages?
5. Satay Club (Published by Afzanizam Zahari)
Satay Club is very similar to Diner Dash, but with a local twist. In this game, you play a satay man named Adi who is supposed to serve up his delicious satay and grow his business.
As your business expands with more seats, more serving stations, and more customers, you have to maneuver Adi in the most optimal way to serve customers as efficiently as possible.
This game came in last not because it is bad, but because I'm not a big fan of worker-placement/resource-management games. But I can foresee how this game will be incredibly addictive for people who do like this genre of games. It is Diner Dash with a very local satay flavour.
Should you download these games come 1 July? I don't see why not. Support the local game development scene and give these developers your feedback. This is the only way we can grow the computer gaming industry in Singapore.
Plus, the five games are free. It would only cost you a bit of data.
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