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Every year, the IAP scientists discuss their recent research results at the world largest photonics conference. And every time they return successfully from San Francisco - just as the three doctoral students Helena Kämmer, Sven Breitkopf and Thomas Gottschall this year.
Mrs. Kämmer won the third prize for the "Best Student Presentation" at the sub-conference SPIE LASE Frontiers during the Ultrafast Optics conference. Her lecture "Analysis of the hole shape evolution in fs-pulse percussion drilling with bursts" concern the quality and reproducibility of deep holes in the range of 200 μm up to 800 μm. Despite identical parameters, different effects - like bending or multiple endings - can occur statistically in laser percussion drilling with ultrashort pulses. Thus, the drilling process is not sufficiently reproducible and the hole quality is not optimal. In order to improve the process, the PhD student used the so-called bursts for processing instead of multiple high-energy pulses.Therefore, pulses are split into several sub-pulses.
In the research group, led by Prof. Stefan Nolte, she studied the behavior of silicon during the drilling process of deep holes with and without bursts. As a result, it was found that the time interval of the sub-pulses has a decisive influence on the achievable hole depth, quality, as well as the reproducibility compared to processing without burst.
The other two winners are working in the group of Prof. Jens Limpert, which deals with the development of lasers. In the lecture "Investigation of a non-steady state cavity for pulse energy enhancement of ultrafast fiber lasers" Mr. Breitkopf focused on a significant increase of pulse energy the usage of a passive enhancement cavity. Thus, in future high pulse energies may be produced with compact, high repetition rate laser systems, which was previously only possible with slow, very complex setups. Therefrom a large number of applications would benefit from such an approach. Mr. Breitkopf's contribution was awarded the third prize for the best student presentation in the fiber laser session of the conference.
His colleague Thomas Gottschall brought the "Jenlab Young Investigator Award" for the first time to Germany. On the sub-conference "BIOS - multiphoton microscopy in the Biomedical Sciences XVI" under the title "Four-wave mixing based light source for real-world biomedical applications of coherent Raman microscopy" he presented a laser source, which he has designed and developed during the course of his doctoral thesis. It supplants bulky and complicated laser systems with a laser source made solely from fiber optical components. It is just as small as a shoebox - and therefore roughly 20 times more compact than comparable systems. The laser is developed for an imaging technique called coherent Raman microscopy and robust enough to work in a medical setting. The goal is to identify the boundary between healthy and cancerous brain tissue and therefore to ensure the complete removal of the tumor causing only minimal damage to healthy tissue. Moreover, by this technique, the operation hours would be greatly decreased as the identification could take place directly at the patient directly, avoiding cumbersome tissue removal, constantly preparation and evaluation aside the procedure.
The "Photonics West" with its various conferences is one of the world's largest trade fairs in the fields of photonics, lasers and optical technologies. They annually attracts around 20,000 visitors and scientists from around the world.
|Helena Kämmer (left) after the awarding ceremony. (rights: SPIE)
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until ya see it.
Then ya can't unsee it.
Reading a conservative journal about the Confederate flag. They are assessing the pros and cons of the argument. It even starts out "It's a good thing that flag came down. It belongs in a museum, not flying over a state house..."
No. No.
No. No. No.
It is not about the flag. The flag is about you.
They wanna take the flag down...actually they want you to take it down...
and it's all part of them taking you down.
There is no discussion, no assessment of pros and cons.
There is only win or lose.
Liberals think that conservatives are evil.
Not by nearly even half enough.

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Planet Getting Too Hot for Chocolate? Study Finds Climate Change Could Threaten Cocoa Farmers
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The world's cocoa supply could be in danger from climate change, according to a new study from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), which says that prices are likely to skyrocket if preventative measures aren't taken. The report predicts that the expected annual temperature increase of more than two degrees Celsius by 2050 will leave many cocoa-producing areas in West Africa—the source of more than half the world's chocolate—too hot to continue growing the crop. And the report says the decline could begin as soon as 2030.In the report, Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on the Cocoa-Growing Regions in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire [PDF], CIAT predicts that in warmer conditions, heat-sensitive cocoa trees will struggle to get enough water during the growing season. Drier-than-ever dry seasons won't help the trees, either.
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By 2050, a rise of 2.3 degrees Celsius will drastically affect production in lowland regions, including the major cocoa-producing areas of Moyen-Comoe, Sud-Comoe and Agneby in Cote d'Ivoire, and Western and Brong Ahafo in Ghana. Farmers in these areas are particularly vulnerable since cocoa production is often their primary source of income.
"Many of these farmers use their cocoa trees like ATM machines," said CIAT's Dr. Peter Laderach, the report's lead author. "They pick some pods and sell them to quickly raise cash for school fees or medical expenses. The trees play an absolutely critical role in rural life."
Why Not Just Plant New Cocoa Trees Elsewhere?
The report's findings show that the ideal conditions for cocoa-growing will shift to higher altitudes—but most of West Africa is relatively flat, so there is not a lot of land at higher elevation to move to.
But even where there is higher land, establishing new cocoa-producing areas could trigger the clearing of forests and important habitats for flora and fauna. Which means, yes, exacerbating climate change even further.
Planning Ahead
CIAT is pushing for a focus on improving the resilience of existing production systems. It makes such recommendations as using larger shade trees to keep cocoa trees cool (which many smallholder farmers already do); diversifying crops grown for both export and food crops to spread the risk of one crop failing; developing hardier cocoa crops capable of tolerating warmer, drier conditions; and stepping up research into suitable irrigation systems. Government-level policies will also be crucial to help cocoa farmers and the industry adapt.
Laderach said, "The good news is that the report quantifies the risks, and pinpoints particularly vulnerable areas in good time for effective action to be taken."
The study is the first in a series that in the coming months will also look at the impact of climate change on cashews and cotton.
More on the impact of climate change on agriculture:
Oh No! Global Warming Is Affecting Beer Production
Adapting to Climate Change: Salt-Tolerant Biofuel Crops Could Turn Saline Soil Back Into Cultivable Land
Russian Heatwave's Effect on Agriculture a Sign of Things to Come Elsewhere?
Population Growth, Climate Change Degrade African Soil, Threaten Millions With Starvation: Worldwatch


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Hello my gorgeous readers!! :)
I'm sticking to it with the faves posts, so here are the products I was really loving the month of March:
I just noticed everything is pink and black! lol
L to R:
-Victoria's Secret Garden body splash in Enchanted Apple, I just discovered this scent at the start of the month and I'm in love! It's a very girly scent but not overly fruity.
-Soap&Glory Flake Away. I love this body scrub! It's not too rough, just right for getting that stubborn dry skin off your body. It has a nice scent and leaves skin feeling very soft.
-Lush Grease Lightening. My HG spot treatment! It diminishes pimples overnight and helps with red spots. Also since using it I've noticed my acne scars lighten much faster.
-Rimmel Max Volume Flash mascara. It's my go to mascara for the last couple months and I just love it, I had to put it in for this month as well.
-Wet N Wild Mega last lip color in 901B Think Pink. This lipstick is matte but not drying at all and it's the perfect baby pink. I can't stop wearing it!
-NYX Mega shine lipgloss in Beige. This lipgloss has been my favorite for over a year now but on top of the WNW lipstick it makes for the perfect pink lip combo!
What were you loving in March?


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Melis, Mario (2009) Esame del liquido seminale: valutazione della morfologia secondo lo "strict metod". Doctoral Thesis.
The World Health Organization in 1980 first published a laboratory manual for the examination of human semen and sperm-cervical mucus interaction in response to a growing need for the standardization of examination of human semen. As the field of andrology advanced, so the manual has been revised. The last (fourth) edition has been released in 1999 and it recommends the so called "strict criteria" to classify sperm morphology. This method allows a simplified classification of morphology that seems to correlate with clinical findings in assisted reproduction. This findings have been disputed indeed but till now we haven't, in our opinion, a better way to define sperm morphology. Despite this, the majority of labs are unable to follow these criteria. To define the role of morphology in male fertility could lead to a better use of assisted reproduction suggesting less invasive and expensive methods in some cases while allowing a direct passage to micromanipulation in other couples where evidence-based data show very low possibility of pregnancy passing through other ways. The present study retrospectively compares sperm morphology with fertilization rate (FR) and pregnancy rate (PR) in two groups of couples submitted in a conventional IVF protocol. Our results seem to confirm the better FR and especially PR (31 vs 3,6%) where normal sperm morphology was >14% using strict criteria. We hope there will be a prospective and larger cooperative study amongst many IVF centers to better define sperm characteristics involved in male fertility.
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Coverage of the 2011 earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster led people in Japan to stop trusting mainstream media. It also made many journalists realize that Japan's newspaper industry needed a change.
One of those journalists, Yoshiko Matsushima, is studying international business as part of a yearlong program at the University of Washington's Jackson School of International Studies. Matsushima, 31, has worked as a reporter for a daily newspaper in the Kanagawa Prefecture, not far from Tokyo. She recently shared her perspective on how journalism in Japan compares to reporting in the U.S.
Newspapers in the Japan and here in the U.S. may have a similar mission, but they very different in approach, she said. Here are some of those differences:
1. Japan doesn't have a strong tradition of investigative journalism, according to Matsushima.
That became clear after the Fukushima disaster, she said.
"After the earthquake, people wanted to know about nuclear reactors and radiation levels, but the government didn't want to share that information," Matsushima said. Some journalists tried investigating, but most Japanese newspapers weren't able to get the answers the public needed.
Japanese journalists reporting on the government have been criticized for not challenging those in power. Many government meetings aren't open to the public, and people have been concerned that members of the media don't ask enough hard questions to hold officials accountable.
2. Newspaper companies' revenue comes largely from subscriptions, not from advertising as it does in the U.S. Readership is down in cities but still going strong in rural areas.
"The digital (presence of) Asahi and Nikkei is very famous, and especially for Nikkei, (it's successful)."
A few local newspapers are trying out digital subscriptions as well. The digital editions usually offer more content than the print editions and feature a number of different columnists, which isn't common in Japan, Matsushima said.
3. Newspapers in Japan have been slow to adopt digital tools and social media.
Using social media for reporting is just beginning to take off, partly because many people in Japan are reluctant to use their real names on social media, Matsushima said. One of the country's largest newspapers, Asahi, has been experimenting with using Twitter to crowdsource features and run include user-generated content. The practice isn't yet popular with smaller newspapers.
"We need to try to talk and hear the voice of readers. I think it's a problem that we haven't tried to do that," Matsushima said.


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Our reputation in the industry is one of innovation and teamwork. Our customers are experts in their products and processes; REI's employees bring our vast experience with industrial automation and design creativity to the table. REI is proud of its in-house staff of highly experienced engineers and technicians who enjoy this creative collaboration to develop great machine systems.
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Od 12 marca do odwołania wszystkie kina zamknięte !
Decyzją Ministra Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego wszystkie placówki kulturalne w Polsce: muzea, teatry oraz kina zostały zamknięte do odwołania !
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Cinema program "Here Comes the Grump" in Kraków
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Original title: Here Comes the Grump
Runtime: 97 min.
Production: Wlk. Brytania/Meksyk , 2018
Category: animation / adventure / comedy
Release Date: 3 August 2018
Distribution: Mówi Serwis
Directed by: Andres Couturier
Cast: Lily Collins, Toby Kebbell, Ian McShane
Crazy animation screenwriters of "Ice Age 2" is a magic story that the key to happiness always lies in our hands.
The protagonist of the film is a shy boy with a golden heart and a vivid imagination. He dreams about adventures, but he does not believe that somebody can actually meet him. One day, unexpectedly, he will discover the transition to another, exciting dimension. Who he meets in his mind does not fit in! Malicious trolls, a wizard of great power, trained dragons, balloon birds, but also a crazy princess who will fall into the eye. The princess very much believes in fairy tales, and especially in one of them - about a prince who will one day appear to save her kingdom. When the mighty wizard casts the spell on the whole land, plunging people into grief, Terry will be the chosen one who will face him. Will the boy find the courage to face a powerful mage? Can you conjure up joy?
Together with Terry, learn new spells and discover the power that you have in yourself. Just believe that the magic key to happiness is in your hands.
Malicious trolls, trained dragons and ... lots of laughter, or "How to become a wizard".
Movie trailer: Here Comes the Grump
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K. 14. August 2018, 14:15
Bylam z trzema dziewczynkami 5, 8 i 10 lat. Dla 5cio latki za straszny (a poszłyśmy na to ze względu na nią), a dla starszych za nudny. Ja tez się wynudziłam. Film slaby.
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Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them (Heb 7:25).
This is a deceptively simple verse.
A. The first clause could mean two different things:
1. It might have a modal or qualitative meaning. It might mean Christ is able to completely save those who come to him. Not just assisting them in their pilgrimage. Not just a necessary condition. Rather, what he provides is all-sufficient to ensure their salvation.
And that interpretation can be supported by the general theology of Hebrews, which lays great stress on the sufficiency and finality of the atonement, in contrast to the deficient nature of the old covenant. Moreover, the efficacy of the atonement is grounded in something absolute–the power of an indestructible life (Heb 7:16).
This might complement the temporal meaning (see below). Because the atonement is intrinsically sufficient, it's sufficient for now and for eternity.
2. Or it might have a temporal or quantitative meaning: "for all time". Christ is always available to save those who come to him. And that interpretation receives support from the next clause.
Moreover, the quantitative meaning can, in turn, have two different senses or applications:
i) It might refer to the same recipients. For instance, Christians remain sinners, so throughout life they never cease to need the redemptive work of Christ to atone for their sins: past, present, and future. Even–or especially–in heaven, the saints will never face the prospect of divine judgment.
ii) Or it might have futuristic orientation. Perhaps it refers to future generations. Christ isn't merely alive to save Christians who were contemporaneous with the author of Hebrews, but Christians throughout the course of church history. On that view, Hebrews includes a futuristic eschatology.
That's a sense in which the work of Christ can be both finished and continuous.
B. The second clause could mean two different things:
1. It might have general reference to divine intervention. For instance, Jesus responding to petitionary prayer.
And that interpretation has support from the general theology of Hebrews, which stresses God's providential preservation of the faithful, as they face trials and tribulations. Indeed, it is God who keeps them faithful (e.g. 2:18; 4:16).
2. It might have specific reference to the application of the atonement.
And that interpretation has support from the general theology of Hebrews, with its focus on the priestly office of Christ (vv26-28; 1:3; 2:17; 9:26,28).
(1) and (2) are complementary. Jesus sits at the right hand of God (1:1-14), so he can dispense favors. Moreover, he's not merely a priest, but a sympathetic priest. He knows firsthand what his people face (2:10-18; 4:14-16). His humanity and deity combine to make him an ideal intercessor. Omnipotent and empathetic.
Finally, it's unnecessary to choose between these interpretation options, since they all have a foundation in the overall theology of Hebrews, and there's no antecedent reason to suppose the author felt the need to exclude those truths.


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[Advisement note: effective 5/8/2019, the Information Technology - Certificate program has been suspended and is no longer accepting new students]
The Information Technology certificate is an introductory program designed to introduce and/or reinforce fundamental concepts of information technology within the framework of computer information systems for students ematriculated in School of Professional & Continuing Education, (SPCE). The program exposes students to a set of relevant courses in computer information systems such as data communications/networking, programming, relational database systems, information systems development, web applications development and computer security. Upon completion of this program students are prepared for an entry-level position in the various areas of information technology.
Requirements : 24 credits
ITC 101 Information Technology Fundamentals
ITC 201 IT Hardware & Systems Software
ITC 203 Computer Security Fundamentals
ITC 205 Data Communications & Networking Essentials
ITC 209 Web Applications Development
ITC 211 Principles of Programming
ITC 303 Database Design, Management & Applications
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Conversay Partners with PalmPalm for Mobile Linux OS
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After announcing its integration into the first Linux PDA at the beginning of the year, Conversay has jumped deeper into the Linux market, announcing a partnership with Seoul-based PalmPalm Technology Inc., a software company optimizing the Linux OS for mobile devices.
Redmond-based Conversay will integrate its speech recognition software into the "Tynux" embedded Linux platform developed by PalmPalm, to be used on smart phones, Web appliances, and other wireless devices.
"PalmPalm Technologies' embedded Linux solution is extremely attractive to our prospects who are looking for an eLinux stack that is stable and highly differentiated," said Sung Soo Lee, general manager of Conversay Korea. "This partnership confirms the compatibility of speech with mobile Linux - after being part of the world's first Linux PDA, Conversay will also be in the first Linux-based smart phone."
As part of the agreement, Conversay speech technology will provide one of the interfaces for the world's first Linux-based smart phone, running on Tynux and shown at next week's Embedded Systems Conference in San Francisco.
The device incorporates the functions of both cellular phone and PDA, along with multimedia functionalities including animation, MP3, video communication and more, all driven by a speech interface.
Tynux, developed by PalmPalm Technology, is an embedded Linux operating system released early this year.


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A chance to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the medicinal properties of plants growing all around us.
This walk is lead by Varsha, a qualified medical herbalist, and she will share her knowledge of identifying medicinal plants and tell you all about how they can be used for everyday health issues. The science and traditions of these amazing plants will enable you to make meaningful connections with them and truly understand their powers.
You will have the chance to ask questions and get to know your local herbalist too.
The pace of the walk will be a gentle stroll and it is suitable for all ages.
- Early Bird Closes 31 March 2019 £7.00 - Extended for 1 week only
- Full Price from 8 April 2018 £10.50
- Accompanied Children Under 16 Free
Booking essential.
Herb Walk Disclaimer
This walk is provided for pleasure and education purposes only. The walk is scheduled to last between 20 minutes to 2 hours and will cover a maximum of 1 ½ miles. The terrain is uneven and may be muddy in places, it is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Minors should be accompanied by their parents or guardians. The walk should only be undertaken if you feel well enough to do so and are wearing suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
Plants which are traditionally used to treat various medical conditions will be referred to. These references are for general information purposes only and do not infer any type of treatment recommendation.
Many edible and medicinal plants will be pointed out and discussed. Some wild plants are poisonous and accurate identification is essential prior to picking any plants and ingesting them. Ingestion of any plant material is done so completely at your own risk. It is possible (although rare) for individuals to have an allergic reaction to certain wild edible plants. No liability is accepted for such occurrences. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant you are advised against eating any wild plants, which you have not had previous exposure to.
No liability is accepted for any independent actions taken or not taken as a result of information provided on this walk.


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Looking at ADO.NET and using ASP.NET 4
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ADO.NET is still popular today, even if LINQ to SQL or EF are the newer 'fun' technologies to be programming in.
Some developers have the pleasure of coding in new technologies every day. Others are not so lucky and are stuck in ASP.NET 2.0 land.
I thought my first code appearing in this blog would be ADO.NET compiled using framework 4.0, though of course this could be in any framework.
First off, I needed to think up an idea for an application. I came up with a simple Note Book application, which basically allow the user to type in his daily thoughts. So what is the simplest quick and dirty way of coding it. Remember this is my first attempt, I came up with the following:
<%@ Page Language="C#" AutoEventWireup="true" CodeBehind="WebForm1.aspx.cs" Inherits="Diary.WebForm1" %> <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">   <title></title>   <form id="form1" runat="server">
 <asp:Label ID="Label1" runat="server" Text="Note Book"></asp:Label>

 <asp:Label ID="Label2" runat="server" Text="Date: "></asp:Label> <asp:TextBox ID="Datebox" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>

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 <asp:TextBox ID="Notebox" runat="server" Height="300px" TextMode="MultiLine" Width="800px"></asp:TextBox>

 <asp:Button ID="Button1" runat="server" Text="Post" onclick="Button1_Click" />

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using System; using System.Collections.Generic; using System.Linq; using System.Web; using System.Web.UI; using System.Web.UI.WebControls; using System.Data; using System.Data.SqlClient; namespace Diary { public partial class WebForm1 : System.Web.UI.Page { protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e) { Datebox.Text = System.DateTime.Now.ToString(); } protected void Button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e) { SqlConnection conn; SqlCommand cmd; string cmdString = @"Insert NoteBook (Date, Note) Values ('" + Datebox.Text + "', '" + Notebox.Text + "')"; conn = new SqlConnection(@"Data Source=.\SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|\NoteBook.mdf;Integrated Security=True;User Instance=True"); cmd = new SqlCommand(cmdString, conn); conn.Open(); cmd.ExecuteNonQuery(); conn.Close(); } } }
The database:
As you can see with the code it's very 'naked'. There are no fancy error checking routines, validation or verification, and the SQL part could lead to a hacker manipulating your program (more on this in a future post). Remember it's just raw code here that assumes the user will enter in some data into the Note field and not tamper with the Date textbox. The date is automatically entered in the Date box.
When you run the program, the following screen appears:
Once the user clicks Post button, the screen will flicker, which means the data has been stored in the database. Simple. Though I don't recommend you code this way for a client or your company, the code does what it needs.
So this is the beginnings of a new system.


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PHP Development Services from TOP IT Company
Millions people with a single choice that is PHP Platform not because there are not other platforms available just because under single PHP platform they have multiple frameworks & CMS options which make it a huge set of scripting language. Mostly websites that we visited are all developed in PHP language. The user-friendly and informative website is the symbol that it surely developed in the PHP. It is found to be the most commonly used a server-side protocol that enables the rich and detailed feature in the website. Website work like a bridge between the business and consumer and become the mode of communication this is precisely the reason why every business entity wants to have their own customized website. When it start to building and implementing a new and advanced website it is important to have a user-friendly scripting and development system. With a high level of invention and innovation in the development sector, people are crazy for both getting job and taken services in and from the private sector.
The things that make PHP separately different from the other scripting languages is the general code and command code systems it utilizes. The web pages that have gone through development with PHP have functional codes rooted in the languages. The administrator issues also let with the scripting language and run codes smoothly without anybody's knowledge what the codes are it is because it is extremely simple to use. Because of PHP offers a user-friendly interface that's why beginner can build a cutting-age website and obviously it saves many hours of web programming without forgetting quality development.
IT Company based on PHP development Employees developers who are excellent in their communication skills and interaction capability with their clients give them the precise idea about their requirements and desires. They clearly understand the needs and implement the project accordance with client requirement and offer to them advanced robust solutions.
A few tricks may help you to hire PHP Development Company –
- Experience is the main thing need to consider while hiring PHP Development Company.
- Always try to work with the certified company who will agree to show proves and their credibility's.
- A portfolio of their website is working such as a legal document and a genuine PHP development services offering companies mostly show off their portfolio. The portfolio is enough to estimate the quality of their work.
- The developers of the company must have great interpersonal communication skills because it is the actual identity of a skilled person. Gradually building a website in a convenient way is possible with the programmer and developer because they are prominent in their field. The PHP development company holds a fair record of excellence and providing the customer what exactly they look for in a website.
The above points enough for hire a standard company with efficient developers. Raxix offers 100% user-friendly and interactive web application and web solutions by implement both creativity and imaginations. The team around 60 skilled developers is capable of covering the needs of our global clients, handling programming and offering PHP development services.


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This set, containing 13 pieces including sockets from 5.5 to 14mm, is ideal when working on protruding bolts or studs with long threads. The sockets are tubular and are held in the ratchet by an external hex, allowing any threaded portion of a bolt or stud to pass through their centre. The reversible ratchet features a non-slip neoprene grip. A 55mm extension also features the tubular design and the set is also supplied with an adaptor to take standard 1/4" square drive sockets. Due to its small headroom the right tool also to access tight spaces! Supplied in a powder coated steel box.
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Jillian Jensen is a 20 year old singer, songwriter out of Massachusetts. She has been singing since the age of two and writing/composing her own music since the age of eight. Since then Jillian has released two albums of all original songs and has written/composed well over 100 different songs.
What sets Jillian apart is the fact that she does not only sing and compose her works, she also plays multiple instruments. Jillian says this is because her love for music is so great that she wishes to expand her knowledge of it as much as she possibly can. She currently plays: guitar, piano, saxaphone, violin, drums, bass and Ukulele.


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Whether you own your equipment or need occasional backhoe rentals in Los Angeles, proper maintenance is essential for getting the most from your machines. Excavation equipment sees a great deal of heavy work, and it needs constant care and maintaining. Here are some maintenance tips for keeping your equipment in the best possible condition.
Educating Your Operators
The best way to avoid abusing your equipment is to properly train the operators. You should always give new operators a complete training program before letting them run your machines. This is important for experienced operators too because not all machines work the same. For example, when you need temporary machines, your backhoe rentals company in Los Angeles may not always have the same equipment available, and operators must know how to use all models.
The Importance of Walk-Around Inspections
Before using a machine, the operator should carefully check it out. For instance, something as quick and simple as a walk-around inspection can find bad tires or leaks in the hydraulic system. Also, check to make sure tires are properly inflated and not worn out.
In some cases, a hose connection may need tightening, or a part needs replacing, and it's best to take care of these things before you get started, to avoid interruptions in service. If you notice a major problem with a machine, your backhoe rentals service in Los Angeles can get you a replacement machine quickly.
Safety Tips
* Check for power lines and trees before digging.
* Make sure there are no buried electrical, gas pipes, or water lines in the area.
* Always lower the bucket and turn off the motor before leaving the machine.
* Never let people ride on the machine or the bucket.
* Don't let workers near the equipment while it's running.
* When the machine develops problems (like hydraulic leaks) shut it down.
Total Equipment Rental is a trusted source for quality backhoe rentals in Los Angeles. To see what we can do for your business, visit us on the Web today at website.


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Researchers from Yale University have called on parents to take action on junk food marketing in schools. In an editorial published in JAMA Pediatrics they detailed how marketers have taken advantage of tight school budgets to turn places of learning into ads for soda, fast food, cookies and candy.
Almost two-thirds of elementary schools provide food coupons as student incentives (eg, Pizza Hut's Book It program and Sonic Limeades for Learning). In cafeterias, 10% of elementary schools and 30% of high schools serve branded fast food weekly; 19% of high schools serve it everyday… Branded fundraising sponsored by food companies is common, including direct sales of products (eg, David's Cookies and Hershey's candy) and reward programs for families' purchases (eg, General Mills' Box Tops for Education and My Coke Rewards for schools). Ronald McDonald visits elementary schools to teach children about healthy eating, and fast food restaurants donate a percent of the night's proceeds in return for in-school promotions. Soda and sports drink logos are commonly featured on donated school equipment such as scoreboards and beverage coolers. Food marketing also enters the classroom through display advertising on Internet search engines and educational websites such as coolmath-games.com and Channel One News.
They conclude by pointing out why these things don't belong there.
School property should be a place where messages to young people strengthen their bodies as well as their minds.
I shared why it's so detrimental and some examples from my own children's schools in this news story about the Yale research.
If we're teaching kids about health and nutrition, you want the messages you're getting from their school to support that…If we're allowing our schools to market junk food, that's going to increase those health costs down the road. It's about making those connections between school leaders. It seems like free money, but there is a major cost to it down the road in regards to health care.
Bridging the Gap research found there was even more junk food marketing in schools with the most at-risk students.
Elementary students attending lower and middle SES schools had significantly higher exposure to food coupons than elementary students in higher SES schools…The high prevalence of school-based commercialism confirms an additional need for clear and enforceable standards on the nutrition content of all foods and beverages marketed to students in all schools.
Jennifer Harris, director of marketing initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, calls for parents to demand change.
While companies are spending millions of dollars on marketing in schools, parents can make a big impact simply by speaking up. Harris encourages parents to find out whether marketing is taking place at their child's school and speak with the school wellness committee, PTA and school administrators if they have concerns.
"Parents have more say in this marketing than what's advertised on TV. They really can put their foot down," she says. "Parents are important consumers for these companies and if they decided that food marketing in schools was unacceptable, the companies would have to stop and that's why parents should speak up and demand change."
The National Parent Teacher Association says they speak for "every child with one voice" and would seem to be a logical choice to champion this issue. Unfortunately the PTA is often the "in" for companies looking to market to students. Coca-Cola has been a sponsor of the National PTA in the past and one of their lobbyists even served on the PTA's board of directors which sparked sharp criticism. Now the connections are not as blatant but they still exist.
Take for example this PTA Community Outreach Grant. When I read that the purpose was to improve awareness of "energy balance" concepts, I dug deeper into who was sponsoring it. Energy balance is usually food industry speak for blaming the victims who are hooked on the junk food these companies engineered to be addictive. Sure enough, it just took a few clicks on Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation to About Us to Corporate Members to bring up Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Hershey's, Mars, Nestlé, and many other junk food giants. Concerning efforts to curb even voluntary guidelines for marketing to children, Marion Nestle writes:
As for the food industry's role in all this: when food companies say they are doing everything they can to reduce marketing junk foods to kids, you now know what they really mean.
NPR shared this video by addiction researcher Dr. Nicole Avena on how sugar affects the brain. I hope when people watch it, they realize it is affecting children's brains the same way and make the connection to schools being used to market junk food to students.
It's time to drain the food swamp and schools are a good place to start. Do organizations like the PTA who work with the junk food industry really expect the alligators to help drain it?


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Guest article by Tom Bassford*
I work in a sector that's committed to making places better; we own 3.9 million properties across England and provide homes to 17% of all households[1]. We built 26% of all new homes across the country last year[2]. And we reinvest all our profits in homes and communities.
Despite having many shared objectives, the social housing sector has had little to do with the Institute of Place Management – until now.
One Manchester & place strategy
My organisation, One Manchester, became IPM members earlier this year and the Institute's expertise is helping us to deliver our Place Strategy, which aims to create places that develop, grow and thrive.
We own more than 12,000 properties and 450,000 square metres of green space across Manchester. But our ambitions go beyond simply providing homes. We look at the issues specific to each of our communities and provide services to help people manage their money, find work, start-up businesses and stay healthy and well. On a more strategic level, we are actively working with others across the city and Greater Manchester to address issues relating to homelessness, poverty and health[3].
Unlike city centre, market or destination management, our Place Strategy is focused on large, mainly residential areas that incorporate District Centres of varying sizes. However, we are discovering that the principles of the place management sector are hugely relevant to shaping our approach.
Place marketing and branding
We recently commissioned a research agency to conduct 72 in-depth interviews with our customers to find out what is needed to help them and our places to thrive. Among the findings, we discovered that our customers are less likely to identify with (and be motivated to invest time and energy into) an area they perceive negatively. That means our most deprived areas are likely to see the least involvement from local people.
Social media activity backs this up. Chorlton – a popular Manchester suburb that's among the least deprived in the city – has more than 20 hyperlocal Twitter accounts dedicated to connecting local people around shared interests. Plant-swapping, drama groups, coffee, news, comedy and even a dating service are all available at the click of a button. Over on Facebook, a dedicated Chorlton group has 31,000 members, with at least 13,000 specifying that they live in the area.
It's a different story six miles north in Clayton, east Manchester. An area that struggles with higher levels of deprivation, it has far fewer local groups visible online. The only Twitter accounts I've discovered that are dedicated to the area are run by local councillors and Manchester City Council. The trend continues on Facebook.
I recognise the limitations of social media analysis and that much community activity happens without fanfare or online publicity. However, the findings do seem to match our experience on the ground and the insights of our researchers.
This is replicated across the country. From the numerous active online groups of Crowthorne, Berkshire, home to the least deprived area in England and Wales, to the near-silence of groups in Jaywick, Essex, the most deprived area in the country.
In January I will join the part-time Place Management and Leadership programme at Manchester Metropolitan University. I will learn about the principles of place marketing and branding, but I'm confident this will be just one of many elements that I can apply in a social housing context. And if the result is more thriving communities, the benefits could be applied on a much greater scale.
So the journey begins to change perceptions – and remove barriers – to help our areas to thrive. Can the place branding and marketing principles usually applied to city or town centres be applied to our largely residential areas? And will this lead more people to invest time and resources in their local area?
*Strategic Lead for Place, One Manchester
[1] https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/705821/2016-17_EHS_Headline_Report.pdf (page 2)
[2] https://www.housing.org.uk/about-us/about-our-members/about-housing-associations/
[3] More information on One Manchester's approach to social investment is available here: https://www.onemanchester.co.uk/who-we-are/social-investment


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So, can KB change? I figure that deep down he is a good guy, but something triggered and the circuitry went hayWIRE. I hope that this posting by a fellow-Xavierian Syed Imran will help.
Syed Imran's message is not aimed at just Kamal Barsha, but at all of us who claim to be Malaysians but still carry some innate racism-baggage. We need to rid ourselves of this baggage than can invariably ruin this country. Please everybody. Don't just say you are Malaysian! Prove it. Let go of racism.
Syed Imran's posting:
Antara pendatang dan penumpang
To begin with, I was quite reluctant to comment on the mess created by the statement made by Ahmad bin Ismail, the head of the Bukit Bendera, Pulau Pinang UMNO Division. Whether he made the statement in reference to Chinese Malaysians is no longer the question, as the issue has spread and has been hotly debated.
If it is not handled carefully and smartly, this issue could make clear water murky, giving opportunity to parties who are keen on seeing this country crash, not to mention falling into the hands of foreigners. In today's borderless world, international electronic media coverage makes it difficult for any country to hide or deny any given event.
The main issue brought up by Ahmad Ismail revolves around the question of "squatters", that is, that Chinese Malaysians are squatters in this country. He explained that he was referring to pre-independence days. However, it had hurt the sensitivity of the Chinese Malaysian community.
I don't know Ahmad Ismail personally, but I was quite close to his late elder brother, Abdul Rahim Ismail, the owner of Rahim Construction Company that was once famous as an "Earth-Prince" (Bumiputra) construction firm in Pulau Pinang. I don't know what has happened to the company after Abdul Rahim passed away..
Personally, I don't agree with what Ahmad Ismail said for the following reasons.
To me, nearly 90 percent of Malaysians, especially those in the Peninsula, are immigrants, and all of us are actually squatters in the
It is also the case with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi whose maternal grandfather hailed from
Najib Razak, Deputy Prime Minister, is also a descendant of an immigrant Bugis family that came from
The Malacca Malay sultanate was founded by an immigrant coming from
Almost all Malays living in this country are from outside Tanah Melayu, but are defined as "Malay Race" by the Federal Constitution. We are "Malay" in definition by the Constitution, that is, we are Muslims; we practice Malay customs and speak the Malay language. Unfortunately, the Malay language itself seems to have been killed by the Malays in UMNO when they named it the Malaysian language (Bahasa
Therefore, Arabs like Syed Hamid Albar and myself, Achehs like Sanusi Junid, Indians like Kader Sheikh Fadzir and Nor Mohamed Yakcop, Bugises like Najib, Minangs like Rais Yatim, Jawas like Mohamad Rahmat, and others from Madura, Pulau Buyan, Siam, Myanmar, Yunnan (China) and the Philippines are conveniently categorized as Malays.
They are accepted as Malays regardless of whether they speak Malay or otherwise at home like those of us who speak Arabic, the Jawas that speak Jawa, the Minangs that speak Minang, or the Mamak that speak Tamil.
These languages are anything but Malay if we look at it from the perspective of the Federal Constitution, so they should never have been declared Malays. But for the sake of political correctness, all of them are accepted as Malays and "Earth Princes" (bumiputra).
It is grossly unfair to point to the Chinese as immigrants when the Arabs, Indians, Achehs, Minangs, Bataks, Mandailings, Jawas, Maduras, and Bugises are immigrants no less in this country. We cannot deny the fact that most of the Chinese's grandfathers and grandmothers migrated to this country in the days of the Malacca Malay sultanate, some of whom did so during the period of Kedah sultanate, Terengganu sultanate and Kelantan sultanate respectively. After Francis Light wrested
We are all immigrants squatting in this country. Only the Negrito, Jakun, Semang, Jahut, Orang Laut, Orang Darat, Senoi, and other indigenous people groups (like the kadazan, dusuns, ibans and bidayuhs) can be correctly considered the original inhabitants of this country.
We must never forget the contributions and sacrifices made by all the races in building our nation in all its aspects, including the economy, social structure, national defense and, most importantly, national unity. We are all taxpayers whether or not we are descended from immigrants or squatters.


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A government plan to shield Brazil from alleged U.S. spying by forcing global Internet companies to store data on Brazilian users inside the country has run into mounting opposition in Congress, politicians said on Monday.
The legislation was proposed by President Dilma Rousseff following revelations that the U.S. National Security Agency conducted surveillance on her emails and phone calls, along with those of average Brazilian citizens.
Brazil's largest political party, which is a Rousseff ally, is not supporting the requirement, which has Internet companies up in arms. Not even the bill's author is convinced.
The measure was added to a bill drafted in 2011 aimed at protecting the civil rights and privacy of Internet users in Brazil that could be put to vote in the lower chamber of Congress as early as this week.
A Justice Ministry official said the government was anxious to see the final text to be debated in Congress on Tuesday.
The requirement for in-country data storage is opposed by companies such as Google and Facebook, who contend that it would increase their costs and erect unnecessary barriers in what is supposed to be a frontier-free World Wide Web.
If passed, the new law could impact the way Google, Facebook, Twitter and other Internet giants operate in Latin America's biggest country and one of the largest telecommunications markets in the world.
Despite the criticism of international business lobbies, Rousseff is pressing lawmakers to vote as soon as possible on the bill, which was dubbed Brazil's "Internet Constitution."
The bill's author, congressman Alessandro Molon of Rousseff's ruling Workers Party, opposes the requirement.
"There is a lot of pressure from the government for the data centers to be here in Brazil," a spokesman for Molon told Reuters. He said Molon was still trying to negotiate the exclusion of the controversial proposal from the bill.
Brazil's largest political party, the PMDB, also opposes the requirement of in-country data centers, according to its leader in the lower chamber of Congress, Eduardo Cunha.
Cunha initially favored Rousseff's proposal requiring localized storage of data on Brazilian Internet users, but told Reuters he would follow the party line on the issue.
Net neutrality
Cunha has been a critic of another requirement in the bill – net neutrality – which is opposed by telecom companies operating in Brazil because it would bar them from introducing differential pricing according to Internet usage and download speeds.
Rousseff's government has insisted that net neutrality, which ensures service providers and regulators cannot restrict users' access to Internet content, must remain at the heart of the legislation.
However, following the U.S. spying revelations based on documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, requiring Internet companies to store their data on Brazilians who are inside the country has become a priority for Rousseff.
Angered by the revelations of U.S. espionage, Rousseff canceled a state visit to Washington and denounced massive electronic surveillance of the Internet in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly.
"The spying revelations created demands on the government to quickly come up with a law that guarantees the privacy of Internet users," Marivaldo Pereira, the Justice Ministry's legislative affairs secretary, said in an interview.
Net neutrality was fundamental to guarantee freedom of expression on the Internet, said Pereira, who stressed that personal data on Brazilian users must be stored locally so it is subject to Brazil´s laws.
Global Internet companies, he added, should not be able to refuse to provide information as they have done in court cases arguing that it is stored in the United States.
The mounting opposition in Congress to Rousseff's insistence on in-country data centers could become a bargaining chip to persuade her government to drop its defense of net neutrality.
According to Ronaldo Lemos, a Rio de Janeiro State University professor who helped craft the original bill, telecom companies have become more vocal in their opposition to net neutrality and want it watered down or removed altogether.
If that happens, what was once considered a model law for the Internet could end up becoming a model for what is wrong with the Internet, Lemos said.
"We could end up with a law that gives up on net neutrality and forces companies to have data centers in Brazil," he said.
"This would be worse than espionage. We would be giving a business sector, the telecommunications companies, the power to decide the future of the Internet in Brazil," Lemos said.
More on Brazil
Twitter eyes Brazilian cash-cow
Apple loses iPhone trademark in Brazil
Google reveals Brazilian cultural map


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Facebook Inc said it was tightening rules around its livestreaming feature ahead of a meeting of world leaders aimed at curbing online violence in the aftermath of the Christchurch terrorist attack.
Facebook said in a statement it was introducing a "one-strike" policy for use of Facebook Live, temporarily restricting access for people who have faced disciplinary action for breaking the company's most serious rules anywhere on its site.
First-time offenders will be suspended from using Live for set periods of time, the company said. It is also broadening the range of offences that will qualify for one-strike suspensions.
Facebook did not specify which offences were eligible for the one-strike policy or how long suspensions would last, but a spokeswoman said it would not have been possible for the shooter to use Live on his account under the new rules.
The company said it plans to extend the new restrictions to other areas over the coming weeks, beginning with preventing the same people from creating ads on Facebook.
It also said it would fund research at three universities on techniques to detect manipulated media, which Facebook's systems struggled to spot in the aftermath of the attack.
Facebook has said it removed 1.5 million videos globally that contained footage of the attack in the first 24 hours after it occurred. It said in a blog post in late March that it had identified more than 900 different versions of the video.
The announcement comes as New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern co-chairs a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday that seeks to have world leaders and chiefs of tech companies sign the "Christchurch Call," a pledge to eliminate violent extremist content online. Reuters


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Each year, the quintessential Italian town of Vasto is transformed into a musical hotspot, becoming a hybrid between the rustic charm of the town and the eclectic mix of sounds that take over its streets. Blended into stunning backdrops, it gives music-lovers the chance to embrace a truly unique festival experience, with everything from live bands performing in the 15th century courtyards to late night electronic sets on the beach.
So we thought we would help festival-goers to navigate this combination of culture, music and sun-bathing on the advice of the Italians themselves.
As an added bonus, we are giving away 2x pairs of tickets in our Vasto Siren Festival Competition! Scroll down to the bottom of the page to enter.
What should I make sure I see during the festival?
Stage: Church of St. Peter, Benedictine
Located amidst the quaint alleyways of the town, this church is not only architecturally dazzling but provides a vastly different festival experience to what you might find elsewhere this summer. The combination of the historical backdrop and contemporary music scene makes this a 'must see' of the festival.
Stage: Palazzo D'Avalos
This stunning stage overlooks the sea of Vasto and is considered one of the most iconic locations of the festival. Enjoy the expansive views from the Italian mountain-side as the sun sets and musicians take to the stage.
Film Screenings
Dotted around the town you will find yourself stumbling across various film screenings as part of the festival. These provide a great opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy a different vibe during your time there.
What should I visit in Vasto?
Punta Della Penna
This largely unspoilt beach is just north of Vasto and is surrounded by vineyards and nature reserves. It offers a refreshing change from the lines of deckchairs that can often cramp many Italian beaches during the summer season. For those willing to explore a little, this beach and its iconic lighthouse is well worth the short trip.
Loggia Amblingh
This stunning hillside walk is host to awe-inspiring views across the Adriatic ocean. Led by the cobbled streets of the old district and with vistas over the town below, it is considered one of the most beautiful sights that Vasto has to offer.
Cattedrale San Giuseppe
This beautifully historic cathedral is tucked away in the heart of Vasto. With both an alluring exterior and magnificent interior, it is a great opportunity to soak in some authentic Italian engineering. Perhaps more delicate than the cathedrals of Rome, it has an intimate, classical feeling.
What music can I expect?
The headliners of Vasto Siren Festival include a mix of iconic Italian bands and international talent. Past names have included The Notwist, Editors, I Cani, Gold Panda, James Blake, Jon Hopkins and Mogwai.
Smaller Stages
Amongst these larger names is a host of both smaller bands as well an extensive list of electronic music talent. This means that there is always music to listen to and artists to see. In particular, the electronic artists can often be found performing by the beach.
Where are the best places to eat and drink?
Baja Village
If you're looking for a great place for a night out, then Baja Village is ideal. The middle-ground between a bar and a club, its lively atmosphere makes it a popular haunt for locals and visitors alike.
Il Delfino
With views across the ocean, this restaurant offers the chance to enjoy some rustic Italian food. With fresh fish and seafood, as well as popular Italian dishes, it is an ideal location for a seaside lunch.
La Dolce Vita
Of course, no trip to Italy would be complete without visiting a gelataria. Situated by the beach front, this quaint spot not only offers excellent ice-cream but also the chance to take an ice-cream making class for the more hands-on visitor.
– Vasto Siren Festival 2016 tickets and packages available here
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16 distinct natural communities create the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast Florida. Rare environments as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River make this park a unique spot to explore by foot or water.
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As Florida's largest urban park, the 1,043 acre Oleta River State Park is celebrated as a tranquil and welcome refuge from the bustling life of the city that surrounds it. Those weary from the stress of the city can recuperate in one of the picnic areas or unwind at the end of a fishing pole. For the more active, you can bike on 15 miles of trails or take a kayak down the short, but peaceful Oleta River.
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Stretching 20 miles into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Joseph Peninsula is a true wildlife haven. Its powdery beaches and bayside salt marshes are nesting grounds for sea turtles, shore birds and the endangered St. Andrews beach mouse.
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One step forward, one step back on immigration reform
It was only a matter of time before Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) abandoned the immigration reform legislation he ostensibly helped write, and as of this morning, the transition is complete. A top spokesperson for the Florida Republican told TPM Rubio believes the House should consider "a series of individual bills," instead of the comprehensive approach that enjoyed bipartisan support in the Senate, and which would probably pass the House in an up-or-down vote.
Rubio's move may appear craven, but it's not surprising. Rubio hoped immigration would be his one area of accomplishment as a senator, but underestimated the fierce blowback from the right. He's now managed to disappoint nearly everyone – conservatives disapprove of his work on legislation they abhor, and reform proponents see a former ally walking away from them when they need him most.
But Rubio's betrayal of the cause he claimed to support isn't the only news of note on the immigration front.
A Republican congressman from a heavily Hispanic district is breaking ranks from his party to join Democrats in an eleventh-hour push for a broad immigration overhaul before the end of the year.Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) plans to sign on as the lone GOP member with 185 Democrats to co-sponsor a plan that would give millions of unauthorized immigrants the chance to attain citizenship.
"I'm the first Republican," Denham told the Washington Post. "I expect more to come on board."
In recent months, a handful of House Republicans have indicated their willingness to support a comprehensive solution, similar if not identical to the bipartisan Senate package, but Denham is the first to officially sign on as a co-sponsor of a Democratic bill.
Indeed, it's worth noting that the House Democrats' proposal was designed to encourage GOP backing. It includes, for example, the text of a border security bill written by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.).
Denham is, of course, only one of 232 House Republicans, so his decision, though symbolically significant, has limited legislative impact. That said, it comes against an interesting backdrop – just as the California Republican was announcing his support for comprehensive reform, Caterpillar and Home Depot, both of which generally support GOP candidates, also called on Congress to approve immigration reform.
And they're not alone. A new lobbying effort is getting underway in support of reform – targeting 80 House Republicans from 40 states – backed by a diverse group of proponents, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a political action group established by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
The larger takeaway is this: there's still time on the clock and the outcome has not yet been determined. It's easy to predict failure – if I were laying odds, I'd say reform's chances aren't good – but there's plenty of movement and there's no reason to assume that proponents' efforts are necessarily in vain.


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Check out www.palmerfallsprimitives.blogspot for an awesome 4th of July giveaway.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
blog giveaway
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Great Giveaway
I have just entered a great giveaway on www.touchofsunshine.blogspot.com. Check out this blog and enter her giveaway while there. Until next time...
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New swap
I have just entered a new swap on A Primitive Journey Board. This is a chain swap. I have never been on one before and it sounds so exciting. I have participated in several swaps and I love them but you always know who your partner is.
Well on this one, the first lady sends out 5 items to the next person on the list and they get to choose what items they want to keep and then replace the items with their own creations and ship to the next person on the list. I don't think you know when you get the package. This sounds like so much fun and the mystery just makes it better.
If you haven't tried A Primitive Journey, you should check it out. www.aprimitivejourney.proboards.com They are always having something fun going on. And when I get my package, I will be sure and post pics to let you see what is going on. Until next time...
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Another blog giveaway
I just entered another blog giveaway at www.primitivekountryhappenings.blogspot.com. Visit this great blog and join her giveaway. Until next time...
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day
I hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day. I cooked dinner and my family came to celebrate Father's Day with their Dad, Uncle, Grandpa. An entire housefull of adults and kids.
I fried chicken with homegrown green beans and new potatoes, mac & cheese, biscuits and gravy. I also fixed 3 cakes so everyone had something they liked. We had a wonderful time and all ate too much.
But I would also like for everyone to remember the soldiers who are fighting for our freedom and could not be with their families this Father's Day. Say a special prayer for them and their families that God will ease their heartaches and give them strength until they can be reunited. Until next time...
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Blog giveaway
Hi, just entered a blog giveaway at http://www.gramasgourdsandprimitiveslakin.blogspot.com/. It is for a beautiful handpainted egg gourd. Visit her blog and enter her giveaway. Until next time...
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Garden Time!
I'm so excited. My garden is finally producing veggies and I love them. I picked green beans this morning and am going to have them for dinner tomorrow with fried chicken. And I have cucumbers. So today I went to the market and bought home grown tomatoes (mine aren't ripe yet) and new potatoes and tomorrow I am going to chow down. Take a peek at what I found. Until next time...
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Friday, June 19, 2009
My Swap from Nancy
We had an Americana swap from Prim Sister's Radio and Nancy got my name. Well I received my gifts today and I am thrilled!!! Nancy made me a grundgy Liberty Doll Hanger that is just awesome! And she also sent me one of her pinkeeps. It is just adorable and matches my kitchen perfectly. And since that is where I do all my crafting, it is perfect. Thank you so much Nancy for the wonderful swap!!! See what you think. Until next time...
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I won CPLG blog prize!!!
I won the CPLG blog prize for June and it came today. I was amazed it got here so fast! And I LOVE it. It is a bundle of quilt pieces that are so cute from Teresa Burke and I already know what I am going to do with some of them. So if you haven't checked them out, hop over and check out this wonderful group of ladies. www.cplg.blogspot.com. Isn't that the cutest hang tag? Thanks Teresa! Until next time...
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Yesterday was our homecoming at my church and I took banana pudding and fried apple pies for my desserts. After the dinner was over, I had several people tell me they had never eaten banana pudding made like that. The bowl was wiped clean.
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Great Rummage Sale!
My daughter LK and I went rummaging today and oh my gosh, I could not believe what I found for pennies!
I got a wood bread box with hinges on the top and door closing down for $1.00, zinc lids for 50 cents apiece, old mill spools for $2.00 each and an old small cabinet that hangs on the wall for $1.00. I couldn't believe I was so lucky. My only regret was that we didn't go there first because the lady said that it had been picked over all day. I can't imaging what I missed. (darn). Oh well, I'm just going to enjoy what I did get.
I haven't had time to take pictures so I will have to post them tomorrow, I just love rummage sales!!!
Until next time...
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
Yard Sale Time
Growing up, my grandfather (Papa) played the fiddle and I loved to hear him play. It was soothing to me when nothing else worked. So one night when Chester took me to this country show in Pigeon Forge, I heard a young man who played so close to my Papa that it made me miss him. I decided right then that I was going to learn to play the fiddle.
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Can I still file a claim if I haven't made a payment on a new policy yet?
Yes. You can switch insurance companies at any point, even if you have an open claim with your old company. As long as you make the claim before the switch goes into effect, your old insurer is obligated to follow through.
Policyholders occasionally switch companies if their current insurer is stalling the claims process. If you feel that your insurance company is mistreating you, it is your right to obtain quotes from other companies, though specific laws and procedures vary by state.
How long does my insurance company have to pay my claim?
It depends on your state and the type of insurance. Some states set specific timeframes for when claims should be acknowledged, while others only specify that they should be paid within "a reasonable time."
When states do designate a timetable, it often falls somewhere between 30 and 45 days. Longer than 60 days is generally considered a delayed payment. These designated payout periods apply mainly to homeowner's and auto insurance; different kinds of insurance may be subject to different regulations.
However, if you believe that your insurance company is intentionally stalling your claim and delaying payment, you may have grounds to take legal action.
I think my insurance company underpaid my claim. What can I do?
An underpaid claim can be a huge and unexpected blow. However, it doesn't have to be the end of the story. Morgan & Morgan attorneys have a wealth of experience in dealing with insurers who deliver unreasonably low payouts.
Our attorneys have seen insurance companies severely lowball the clients they claim to be protecting. In some cases, this may be an example of your insurer acting in bad faith. Fill out a free case evaluation today, and one of our attorneys will review your case with absolutely no cost or obligation to you. We will fight to recover the compensation that you deserve.
What is a public adjuster, and what is their role in my case after I hire your firm?
A public adjuster is an individual that you may hire on your behalf to attempt to resolve claims with your insurance company. A public adjuster does not need to be a member of your state's bar assocation. Only an attorney may represent you as your counsel in court proceedings pertaining to your claim.
A public adjuster cannot:
Insurance companies know the limitations of public adjusters, and now so do you.
It is very important that you read any proposed agreement with a public adjuster prior to signing it. In many cases, if you have an agreement with a public adjuster in place, you may still be responsible for paying the public adjuster long after you hire an attorney to represent you.
If you have already hired a public adjuster who is unsuccessful at obtaining an appropriate recovery in your claim, we may still be able to help you. Please contact us to discuss your particular situation. This may be true even if the insurance company made no offers while he or she is representing you.
Beware of adjusters who come to your home unsolicited or who pressure you into signing their agreements.
What is a recorded statement, and why is my insurer asking for one?
A recorded statement is an informal method of investigating your claim. It can be conducted over the phone or in person. Most insurance policies require the insured to cooperate with a recorded statement. The failure to cooperate with an insurer's request for a recorded statement could jeopardize your claim.
What is a Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss and why is my insurer requesting one?
A Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss is a form that most insurers require to be completed under the conditions of most property insurance policies. It serves as a formal notice of the claim to the insurance company and is designed to provide information to the insurance company, so that they can set a reserve of money that could be paid out pertaining to your claim. If requested or otherwise required under the policy, this form is required to be completed in a specified period of time. A lawsuit cannot be filed on your behalf if the insurance company has requested this form and you have not completed it.
What is an assignment of benefits, and should I sign it?
An assignment of benefits is a legal document that transfers the legal rights of your claim to another party. Assignments of benefits in property claims are most often used by "first-response" vendors such as water mitigation companies. However, any vendor who performs services pertaining to your property may ask for an assignment of benefits.
Because assignments transfer your rights under the policy, you should have one of our attorneys review this document before signing it. We have seen cases where assignments are so broad that they assign ALL of the insured's rights to the vendor, such that it prevents the insured from challenging an insurance denial through the court.
You should carefully read all documents that are presented to you by vendors who assist in repairing your property and avoid signing documents that contain language that assigns your insurance benefits to any vendor.
What is an Examination Under Oath (EUO) and why is my insurer requesting this from me?
An Examination Under Oath (EUO) is a more formal method for an insurer to investigate a claim.
During the Examination Under Oath, a representative of the insurance company will ask you questions in the presence of a court reporter, who will transcribe your answers. Most insurance policies give the insurance companies a right to conduct an Examination Under Oath and an insured has a duty under the policy to cooperate with a request for an Examination Under Oath.
What is "bad faith" when it comes to insurance? What are common bad faith insurance practices?
All insurance companies are obligated and legally bound to act in good faith, meaning that they will treat you, the policyholder, with honesty, fairness, and good intention. This also means that the company will not intentionally prevent you from receiving your rightful contractual benefits.
Not to be confused with breach-of-contract cases, if an insurance company intentionally does not follow these guidelines, you have the right to bring legal action against your insurer.
The following are some common examples of bad faith tactics:
This list is far from exhaustive. If you believe your insurance company acted in bad faith, contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney today to get the representation that you deserve.
What is maximum medical improvement?
When you've concluded your treatment of an injury with a doctor, they will declare that you have reached "maximum medical improvement." This means that the patient has reached a point where they are as healthy as they can be; they may not be in the condition that they were prior to the accident, but their health has stabilized.
If that is the case, a doctor may assign the patient a permanent impairment rating according to American Medical Association guidelines.
What is the difference between a first-party and a third-party claim?
In first-party situations, you – the policyholder – make a claim to your own insurance company. You have signed a contract with your company, and your compensation is dependent on what is in that contract. For example, if your home suffers fire damage, you can make a claim to your insurance company to cover the cost of damages and repairs. The amount you will receive depends on your policy.
In third-party claims, you file the claim with someone else's insurance. Liability claims are the most common type of third-party claims. Because no contract exists between you and the insurance company, you may make claims for expenses that aren't covered in the policy. For example, in some states, if you are in a traffic accident but not at fault, you may file a claim with the other driver's insurance company - requesting compensation for loss of wages or pain and suffering.
What type of insurance disputes does Morgan & Morgan handle?
At Morgan & Morgan, we understand that claim denials or delayed payments can cause devastating a financial burden in times of greatest need, and we are committed to getting our clients the payouts they deserve.
Morgan & Morgan has a powerful history of dealing with the following types of insurance disputes:
At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys don't accept that a lowball estimate or denied claim is the end of the story. Contact us today for a free consultation.
When can I file a first-party claim against my insurance provider?
If you experience a loss or are injured in an accident, one of the first things you should do is file an insurance claim. If you caused the incident, or if no one else is involved, you should file a first-party claim with your own insurance company.
While dealing with your own insurance company should be a straightforward process, sometimes this is not the case. Don't hesitate to contact Morgan & Morgan for a free consultation if you cannot reach an agreement with your insurance company.
Why was my insurance claim denied?
Insurance companies are businesses that aim to make money, and they may use tricky or manipulative language in their policies to avoid payouts in any way possible.
Companies may make the following assertions to deny your claim:
Occasionally, simple clerical errors result in denied claims. But if your insurance company continues to deny payment, you may be entitled to file a dispute. In this case, move quickly — insurance companies often place time limits on denied claims. Carefully document your case, and get in touch with a Morgan & Morgan attorney today for your free consultation.


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E-Waste Recovery Systems
Waste electronic materials include precious metals such as Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Copper and other base metals. This kind of business called "Urban Mining" last years. Because in the ore there are gold materials around 3-10 gram per ton but in the e-waste depends on material quality can find more than 400 gram per ton. With gold mineral, also can recovery copper, silver and palladium. Therefore, the most important business area is an e-waste field.
Process Machine Company present E-Waste recycling and refining solutions as a turn-key. Our company can provide until 10 ton per day E-waste recycling and refining system.
– Single or Double Shaft Shredder System
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Single and Double Shaft Shredder System
The shredder system of Process Machine Company is using for reach high capacity e-waste process capability. Because before feeding to Crusher or Micronizer unit size of e-waste material should decrease until available size.
Crusher and Separation Systems
Crusher and Separation Systems used for reducing e-waste materials size. During crushing operation, e-waste material reduced separation size. This process is very critical because of gold, copper and other precious materials in the layers. If crushing process not completed in the well the losing of goes to high.
Induction Furnace System and Casting System
The third step is melting operation. This step has also very important points. Because some impurities come from e-waste material such as Sn and Pb. Those metals accepted as impurities because during electrolysis operation they can block the system. Therefore, should reduce the percentage of those metals until non-blocked number for electrolysis system.
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Rotary (Fuel-Oil) Melting Furnace
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Crushing and melting operations can release dust. Due to this operation, we have to use a dust collector system for blocking any environmental problem. On the other hand, during melting operation, the induction system will reach around 1200 Celsius degree for melt copper and precious metals and remove impurities such as Lead, Tin etc. Lead and tin will be catching by dust collector system. The dust collector system has a self-cleaning system.
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Structural drying is a cost effective way to bring your home or business back to pre-loss condition after water damage has occurred. It has evolved over the years. Before modern technology it was a guessing game using trial and error. Structural drying has become a science with many techniques used by professional restoration companies.
Why would I need this service? Structural drying is needed to prevent secondary water damage to your property. Water damage can be deceptive. If not taken care of promptly, greater damage will surface when materials delaminate, shrink, split and further deteriorate to where costly repairs are required. It is needed after flood and water damage has occurred as well as when there is mold present. If you have condensation on windows or pipes that are within your walls, there could be damage occurring to your home or business. If water damage is not remediated properly and there is more than a 16% moisture content remaining in building materials, mold could be present and causing damage. Mold can start to grow within 24 hrs.
Before structural drying equipment and techniques are used, thermal imaging and video boroscoping can be done to detect hidden moisture within ceilings, in and behind walls, within and under floors and in other unseen structures where moisture can be hiding. Dehumidifiers, turbo drying fans and hydroxyl generators are used to remove water and excess moisture from the air, furniture, flooring, carpets, and spaces between walls. Porous building substances like drywall usually are not able to be dried and keep there integrity therefore they should be replaced. After remediation has happened, thermal imaging can show that the moisture has been removed.
Professional Restoration Services of Tampa Bay, Inc., has the technology and experience to do structural drying and get it done right the first time. They are available 24/7 by calling 727-NO-WATER. You can learn more about PRS and there services by going to www.prs24hr.com


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Hip-hop artist T-Pain performed to a crowd of thousands at the DakotaDome Saturday night. Doors opened at 7 p.m. as fans entered the stadium for the CAB concert.
Crowd members could be spotted riding on each other's shoulders to see over the masses.
The set list for the night included such hits as "I'm 'n Luv (Wit a Stripper)," "Booty Wurk (One Cheek at a Time)," "I'm On A Boat" and "Cyclone."
First-year nursing major Melissa DeCook invited her friends for the concert experience.
"It did live up to my expectations, but it could have been longer," DeCook said. "'On A Boat' was the only song I knew."
Rain Spotted Elk, a first-year art major, felt the concert was too packed.
"(The concert) was great, but it was too crowded and everyone was pushing and people fell over and got elbowed," Spotted Elk said. "It was a little too much for me."
Check out the photo gallery below for highlights from the concert.
Cheyenne Alexis contributed to this story.


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FILM DOCUMENTARY Klaus Kinski : Jesus Christ the Saviour
Jesus Christus Erloser
Amanda McAllister, Network Awesome, 12 July 2015
A middle aged man stands alone on a stage, gripping his mic stand like an anchor, earnestly speaking of Jesus and persecution. A wide shot intensifies his isolation as he speaks, a small illumination in a sea of darkness. A single unshed tear clings to his eyelashes before beginning the journey down his cheek.
Well, let her continue the story.
Haven't had much success playing the embedded video there but it is on YouTube. Komplett. 1:23:54 with credits.
Klaus Kinski Jesus Christus Erlöser
Jesus Christ Saviour: Interview with Peter Geyer
Interview by Pamela Jahn, Electric Sheep, 3 August 2008
Jesus Christ Savior: Klaus Kinski's 1971 Punk Rock Apocalypse
Marc Campbell, Dangerous Minds, 13 February 2011
Yer pays yer money and takes yer pick of which description you prefer. There's a quote in this short piece which certainly says it. But who says it? Film embedded there as well.
The Mouth of Madness : Kinski Jesus Christ Saviour
Starting to get in here some of the context. If you didn't know much about Kinski, saw him in Aguirre and that's about it, learning about his life is part of the process of grasping this film's context. German in 1971.
Film Comment Selects 2011: Klaus Kinski: Jesus Christ the Savior
Nick Schrager, The House Next Door, 17 February 2011
One more short description. Add them all together to get the whole thing.
Wiki: Klaus Kinski
Fill out some of the gaps from the wiki. I personally can't be bothered to read books about his life. Quite easy to construct your own Kinski from these basic facts, the acting and a mishmash of images from the Tin Drum and beyond. The bit about his life during and post-war is of some interest to me, as it connects to so many aspects of German history and culture.
How can you not throw him into a great big imagined pot with all the keynote novels and films about Germany between the wars, during the last war and the process of Germans coming to terms or revolting against their Nazi history.
His acting in Aguirre, Wrath of God and Fitzcaraldo, I found hard to watch even when I hadn't got a clue who he was. His daughter Pola's assertion in her autobiography, Kindermund,{1}that she couldn't watch his films because that was how he behaved at home, is a sort of confirmation of that feeling.
I watched Peter Geyer's film and then read around it. More and more I felt tempted to forego reality and imagine this was not Kinski reciting his Jesus script but him playing a character trying to do so. So him storming off and the barracking from the young audience – who hated him because they looked upon him as a rich hypocrite – seems at as if part of a script of a mocumentary.


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Every week I am at a different school providing Fight Asthma Now (FAN), an asthma education program for students. The program is open to students with an asthma diagnosis and to students who are suspected of having asthma based on signs and symptoms. In my role as a health educator I meet with group of students for three days for 1-hour sessions. Students review warning signs, asthma triggers, asthma medications, and what to do when they are experiencing an asthma episode (attack). I have noticed during my service year that students are particularly interested when I take out the demonstration inhalers from my bag when discussing the asthma medication. Students immediately ask questions such as "How do you use that one?" I have observed in this lesson that students have a varying degree of knowledge about how to use their inhaler. I do my best to address any questions students may have about asthma medication. A recent article in the New York Times (2019) described the findings of a study in which children and even adults are incorrectly using their asthma medication which can impact the effectiveness of treatment. This emphasizes the intricacies of the health care system regarding communication and review of medication treatment with a patient. One of the main reasons that FAN is unique is that it gives the opportunity to provide information and remind students of the importance of self-advocacy. In addition, we are encouraging them to have conversations with their parents and guardians and health care providers too! As I continue to complete outreach to schools, I will continue to share with schools the barriers students may encounter and the importance of asthma education.
This blog was written by 2018-19 member Gabriela Munoz.
Gabriela serves as a Health Educator at Respiratory Health Association.