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The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) is a scientific prize with a focus on innovation. Established in 2002 by HRH Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, it rewards the efforts made by scientists, inventors and research organizations around the world which contribute to the sustainable availability of potable water and the alleviation of the escalating global problem of water scarcity.
To this end, PSIPW awards a suite of five biennial prizes, covering the entire water research landscape. In this way, PSIPW encourages research to find solutions to the various water-related challenges facing the world today.
On 21 October 2002, His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz – Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General – announced in Riyadh that nominations were being accepted for a new global Prize to be awarded biannually: the "Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water".
The Prize Council, headed by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, includes leading scholars from around the world. The General Secretariat of the Prize is headquartered in the Prince Sultan Research Center for Environment, Water and Desert, at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This internationally acclaimed scientific prize has proven to be one of Saudi Arabia's key contributions to water-related issues on a global scale, issues which represent some of the world's most pressing humanitarian, economic and political concerns. The Prize reflects the true image of a nation committed to the environment. It represents a call to the people of the world – a call for international responsibility.
During the first two rounds of the Prize (2004) and (2006) PSIPW consisted of five specialized awards:
These were as follows:
Surface Water Prize
Groundwater Prize
Alternative Water Resources Prize
Water Management Prize
Water Protection Prize
Starting with the Third Award (2008), the "Water Management Prize" and "Water Protection Prize" were merged into a single award called the "Water Management & Protection Prize"
A new prize, The Creativity Prize, was first awarded during the Fourth Award Award (2010), the monetary award for which - at 1 million Saudi riyals (about $266,000) - is double that of the other prizes.
Unlike the Specialized Prizes for which scientist could nominate themselves, individuals nominated to the Creativity Prize must have their nominations put forward by universities and organizations on their behalf.
The Creativity Prize is not restricted to specific topics. Instead, its criteria are defined by general guidelines, allows the Creativity Prize to cover a broad range of water-related subjects.
The Creativity Prize is awarded to work that the Prize Committee deems to be a "breakthrough" in any water-related field. The work might be an invention, a research paper, or a new technology. It can relate to any branch of any water-related discipline. It might contribute to increasing available water resources, or to alleviating scarcity, or to minimizing pollution. It might make a material contribution to water conservation or to effective water management. The work should provide a solution which is useful to society, contribute to development and social upliftment, be practical, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective.
1. The Prize Council holds regular meetings around the world. During each round of the award, two meetings are held in Riyadh, a third in the capital of another Arab country, and a fourth in a non-Arab country. This is to encourage the exchange of ideas and to open channels of cooperation among water specialists.
Prize Council Meeting in Delft - The Netherlands
2. PSIPW supports the research programs of the Prince Sultan Institute Environmental, Water and Desert Research at King Saud University, particularly those that relate to water issues. The most important of these programs is King Fahd's Project for Rain and Floodwater Harvesting and Storage in the Kingdom, with which the Prize's experts are directly involved.
3. PSIPW is a member of a number of leading international organizations, including the World Water Council. PSIPW also has special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It was granted this status at ECOSOC's Substantive Session of July 2013.
4. In conjunction with King Saud University and the Saudi Ministry of Water and Electricity, PSIPW organizes ICWRAE - the International Conference on Water Resources and Arid Environments, held concurrently with the Prize's awards ceremony. This bi-annual conference addresses four main themes:
•- Water Resources
•- Water Conservation
•- Arid Environments
•- Utilization of New Technologies
The Conference also hosts workshops and seminars on the ministerial level.
ICWRAE Opening Ceremony in Riyadh, December 2010
6.PSIPW provides financing and support for the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize's Chair for Water Research located at King Saud University. The Chair, in turn, supports a number of graduate students of various nationalities engaged in a program of research into rain and floodwater harvesting, for which these students are awarded their Masters and Doctorate degrees. The Chair is supervised by an international panel of distinguished scholars from within and outside of Saudi Arabia.
7. In conjunction with the United Nations and various space agencies, PSIPW co-organizes the bi-annual International Conference on the Use of Space Technology for Water Management, which to date has been held in Riyadh and Buenos Aires.
1st International Conference on the Use of Space Technology for Water Management
8. PSIPW is an observing member of the United Nations' Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and participates in its meetings in Vienna.
9. PSIPW is a member of the Arab Water Council's Board of Governors, and as such actively participates in all of the Council's meetings and conferences. It also provides support for some of the Arab Water Council's activities.
10. PSIPW sponsors a number of international conferences and exhibitions around the world, sponsoring at least 10 to 15 different conferences and exhibitions during each round of the Prize.
IDA Congress - Canary Islands, Spain 2007
Exhibition in Burmingham, UK
11. PSIPW participates in water-related conferences and forums around the world. It presents seminars at these conferences as well as independently. At these international events, the Prize arranges meetings between participating scholars in order to foster the exchange of ideas.
Prize Day in Singapore
Prize day in Singapore
Prize Day in Delft - The Netherlands
Prize Day in Delft - The Netherlands
Prize Day in Amman, Jordan
Prize Council Meeting in Amman, Jordan


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Roy Stanley IV: Military Brat
By: Roy Stanley IV
I have never really considered myself a "military brat," despite that being a pretty accurate description of what I am. It seems like my father has always been a part of the military in some way, shape or form. He joined the U.S. Air Force as part of his ROTC program in 1983, was a part of the reserves until 2013, retired as a colonel from the Air Force and is now working an intelligence contractor. To me, life in a military family just seemed normal. Now, the more I think about it, the more I've realized how much my father's career and lifestyle in turn shaped my work ethic, the friends I had, the people I met and the rest of my life.
I was only six years old during the events of 9/11, so I don't remember much about what happened that day. I do remember what came after. My father was deployed more times than I can count, starting in 2003. Usually he was gone for about six months at a time overseas, but the longest he was gone for was about a year when he worked at CENTCOM down in Florida. He was an intelligence officer for the Air Force and when I would ask what he did, he would tell me he was the one who found out where the bad guys were hiding. This sounded very interesting to young-me and would later serve as a catalyst for my interest in criminal justice and investigation.
Even when he was away we still kept in touch using Yahoo Instant Messenger. I still have the logs of our chats through IM and email – him asking questions about what was going on in my life and me asking about what life was like for him overseas. I remember counting down the days till he'd be back home, watching the clock the day of his return until he'd finally walk through the door loaded down with his luggage, and sometimes a gift from his deployment. I have a small collection of foreign currencies and various treasures from other countries lining my shelves at home that I imagine he picked up at some crowded Middle Eastern marketplace, and it's because of this that I became so enthralled with traveling and seeing new, exotic places.
Pretty much everyone I knew growing up was in or connected to the military. Some had deployed, some had moved from around the country, some were in the Reserves and some had lost parents. I was completely and utterly engrossed in the military culture – I even rocked a buzz cut through middle school and part of high school (it didn't turn out well). In my mind, family tradition dictated that I, too, would someday forge my own path in the Armed Forces, but at some point along the road I decided against it. I couldn't tell you why I chose to write instead of fight – even now the answer eludes me. Despite not being interested in joining the military, my father managed to instill his military work ethic in me.
My father is one of the hardest workers that I know. He got shit done, got it done right the first time and expected the same out of everyone else as well. He was always pushing his limits, even when everyone else had already given up. As a kid, this was a nightmare scenario and led to some very heated debates when my brother and I would slack off. It wasn't until college that I learned to respect and adapt parts of this work ethic after a great deal of nagging on his part. Even with this hard attitude he still managed to keep his sense of humor. We still share the same jokes from years ago all the time, and tend to use them way past the point of annoyance.
It's because of my father that I am the way I am today. My sense of humor, my friends, my entire way of thinking has been shaped by his efforts in the military. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have been able to so easily have afforded college because of his G.I Bill. If not for college, I wouldn't have found my way into writing and ultimately to ScoutComms. For all these things and more: Thank you, Dad, for helping this military brat become someone willing and able to fight for veterans like you and military families like ours.

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Pearl White Paint Touch-Up Kit
Pearl White Paint Touch-Up Kit
I'm looking for a decent touch up kit as well. The chips are expected and don't make me crazy but would like to keep the finish looking nice.
Does your front bumper match well with the rest of your car on your pearl white M3? Mine does not, but the back bumper is a perfect match
Glad I did the Xpel Ultimate Plus on my car for this reason. Can't even tell the film is on there.
@Caseman... I did take it to the SC, but they said white is very hard to match the metal and the plastic on the car. But I said you did it perfectly on the rear? They didn't seem to have an answer that made any sense to me. They said they would send me to a body shop, but that some cars had come back looking worse. So I decided against it and just left it alone.
Here in SD at the showroom at the mall, the pearly white Model X has a mismatched rear bumper but perfect front bumper. I pointed that out the Tesla salesman there, and he said he had never noticed the difference before but that he could see a difference.
@CASEMAN It is a bit tricky to work with as there are 3 layers to deal with and getting it right took some practice. Base is fine, nice bright white, second layer is the "color" which contains the pearl and that is where I made an error. I put on two coats and it seemed right but really should have done only one as the final clear coat adds to the final look more than I expected. The first ones I did are in the door jam so no one sees them. A small one I did later and did only 1 coat of the color layer came out much better, I think I did 2 layers of clear on it
@CASEMAN, Touch up direct will guarantee a match. I have that in writing.
What is their process for the touch up? Do they (Touch up Direct) have a video how to for their product?
@walnotr, unfortunately they don't have a video, but they do have very good written instructions and they provide test cards.
There are several videos on youtube that address using multi-coat type touch up paints.
I have had both good and bad experiences with Touch up Direct. Touch up paint from them for my 2008 Triumph Tiger is not even close. No response whatsoever from customer service.
@caseman, Here is my conversation with Touchupdirect:
I have a 2018 pearl white Tesla Model 3. The paint code is PPSW. I noticed you have a PPSW repair kit but you don't list any 2018 Teslas in your list. Is your PPSW kit compatible with a 2018 multi cote, Pearl White Model 3?
Touch up direct:
(Sam) email@example.com
Manufacturers will reuse colors, the only identifier that is consistent is the color code. The color should match, we send out test cards with all of our orders so you can test the color and clear coat before hand. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thank you Sam,
I'm assuming that if I purchase it, and it doesn't match I'm stuck with it, or do you accept returns for a lack of match? The 2018 color code on the door jam tag is PPSW, so I'm assuming it would match.
Thank you,
Touch up direct:
Good Afternoon Glenn,
You are welcome to a refund however if there is a color match issue we will definitely work with you until we find a match. Remember we send out test cards as well so you may test the color and clear coat before hand.
Any updates? Hoping you guys have more info on the paint repair kits you used. I have two new ones I'd like to fix as well.
Day 57 of ownership, only 683 miles... In spite of careful parking at the local Lowe's, someone hit the front air dam (under the bumper) with one of those carts for heavy items and left a gouge and a bunch of blue-colored streaks. I was able to get the blue streaks off but there are a couple of places where the paint is gone and the black plastic is showing. So I will be following this thread to see what the consensus is for PPSW chip repair... Thanks!
I had this fender bender
Will touchuppaintdirect fix it?
I ordered the perfection kit for Tesla model 3 PPSW code
For those who tried Touch up direct PPSW paint. How many coats of base, mid, and clear did you need to make the perfect match?
What's wrong with the touch up paint from Tesla store? Wrong color code? Then why it's listed in Model 3 section?
Tesla uses Dr. Colorchip for their touchup system. Dr colorchip can't match the white color. They will only send you the base coat. It's whiter than the top coat and it's a flat white. No metallic flakes. It doesn't match but sure beats the black coating underneath.
@moosavi5, I used 3 coats of base, 2 coats of mid and 2 coats of clear. The issue is with multiple coats it tends to build up an area thicker than original paint. It needs to be allowed to dry at least a day or two between coats and carefully wet sanded with very fine (4000) grit sandpaper between coats minimizing the area you sand as best as possible, or you end up with a raised area. There was also issues with ending up with a very small air bubble where the original chip was. I had to use a straight pin to purge the air bubbles while the paint was still wet.
I repaired 3 chips on my hood and one right next to the roof glass on the passenger side. I can still see them because I know where they are, but to the average person walking by they wouldn't notice unless the sun hit it just right. It's not perfect, but much better than the chips that were down to bare metal. The other alternative was getting the whole hood repainted because of 3 small chips and then hoping it matched.
It's tricky, but once done it's as close to an exact match as you're going to get. Because of all of the sanding I also used polishing compound on the areas after it was fully dry, which brought the shine back to original. At first I thought I had really screwed up even attempting it, but in the end after polishing compound and a few coats of wax I'm happy with it. This isn't something you are going to do in a day and get it right or you are a lot better at it than I am. I spent about a week on it. One coat at a time.
@Иг, the last time I looked Tesla isn't selling a PPSW (pearl white) paint kit. Under touchup direct it's listed under a 2017 Model S.
Has anyone outside of Frank used touchupdirect with the shasta white pearl?
I just ordered the M3 in pearl white but thinking about changing the colour as Tesla doesn't offer a touch up paint to match.
Seriously when will Tesla 2017-2019 Pearl White Multi-Coat? There is no reason a small sample could be provided since the last I checked Pearl White Multi-Coat is an upgraded paint charge. If they can't provide a small touch up kit sample then at least offer it online in the store. This is pretty pathetic and actually petty.
@s.spolen: It became available a week or two ago, but is currently out-of-stock: https://shop.tesla.com/us/en/product/vehicle-accessories/model-s_x_3-pai...
I received my Tesla Pearl White Multi-Coat touch-up paint kit yesterday. Quite the fancy packaging and the instructions seem pretty straight forward but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. I only have a couple minor nicks in the paint after 22,000 miles of driving (soft paint?? uh no) so I just got it for future use.
I had the rear bumper facia replaced by the SC (pearl white matches very well ).
ordered the paint2fix kit from amazon for multicoat PPSW tesla S which should be the correct paint code for pearl white on model 3 (small rock chip on frunk) for $36.90. should be here tomorrow and I'll report how well it works.
Hey everyone, just re-upping this thread. Got a thumbnail size scratch on my pearl white M3 rear bumper that needs fixing. The kit sold on the Tesla website is constantly sold out. Thinking of getting the TouchUpDirect one but not sure if its meant for just small nicks and chips rather than something a bit bigger. Curious how people have gotten on with their touch ups. Thanks!
I would like to know as well as I have pearl white M3 too. My car is only 3 weeks old and I must of had a few rocks kick up and hit the trunk hood. I have a few chips now. I was going to wait to see if tes!a store was going to have it soon. Do the SCs have the paint chip kits?
I use the Touchup direct one in the following manner:
Clean area with alcohol mix (50%)
2 (or more if required) coats of the pure white paint
1 thin coat of the pearl
Rubbing compound to blend in
1 thin coat of clear
Rubbing compound to blend in
Thanks for info. I was looking to go the Dr colorful route too but that disclosure scared me away. Good to know that is an option if tesla one never comes in.
Awesome, thanks everyone. I think I'll go ahead with the TouchUpDirect one and follow ftm's method. I'll let you know how it goes. Cheers.
Any updates? Today I found a rock chip on my front bumper :(
I just ordered the Tesla Pearl White touch up paint 2 days ago but see its already sold out. You need to sign up for the email notification and then act fast.
I'd signed up for email notification but never received an email. Now after your comment I looked it up and noticed that it's in stock. Ordered it right away. I hope I can get a decent result, although I know it won't be as before.
Excellent! Glad you got it. Usually when that goes out of stock it goes for months. I am in the same boat as you. I took a few small rock chips to my hood, after taking delivery just 3 weeks ago.. Hope it looks halfway decent.
Thank you! It's really annoying to see the first chips, but they're pretty much expected and inevitable. Please keep me posted on your results. I'll receive the kit in a couple of days.
Will do! Keep me posted too.


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History Restarts
Large anti-Putin demonstrations were planned in Moscow as a Russian billionaire calls for the overthrow of his government from London. The Telegraph reports:
Terrified of any form of open opposition, the Kremlin is preparing the toughest of responses. Both marches have been banned and 9,000 anti-riot police drafted into the capital. ...
Enjoying a popularity rating just shy of 80 per cent, Mr Putin is in such a dominant position that few dare oppose him openly. Hearing nothing but the official line on their television screens and generally enjoying a greater level of prosperity than in the 1990s, the Russian population will overwhelmingly vote for whomever Mr Putin hand-picks as his successor. Most would like the president to change the constitution and stay on - which, analysts say, cannot be ruled out despite Mr Putin's insistence to the contrary.
(Update: Oppposition leader Gary Kasparov has been arrested.)
In the meantime, Britain, which needs Russia to advance its foreign policy agenda in Iran, is trying to deal with an anti-Putin billionaire who just called for the president's overthrow.
n an interview with The Guardian, Mr Berezovsky repeated a threat to bring the president down in a palace coup by bankrolling an unidentified Kremlin action. As it has done in the past, Moscow reacted furiously, calling on Britain to lift the tycoon's political asylum status and extradite him to Russia.
A crisis which apparently springs from nowhere, like events which move with unexpected rapdity are often, on closer examination, things we should have expected, had we not been distracted elsewhere. A world obsessed with fighting Global Warming and advancing the Kyoto Protocol has been largely oblivious to the drama in post-Yelstin Russia, except when people are spectacularly poisoned with radioactive substances in central London. Oil, the unrest in Central Asia, Islamic fundamentalism, the resurgence of the Russian empire, the nuclear ambitions of Teheran all run together. As we shall soon see.
The years between the First and Second World Wars are sometimes called the Long Weekend by historians. Future historians may look back on the 1990s as the years when everyone was expecting history to end. But it didn't. The alarm clocks are ringing all over the world. It's time to get up.


text: AVRISP is very popular Parallel port programmer for flashing AVR type microcontrollers. Earlier I used programmer connected to com port, but frequently I needed this port for other purposes, I decided to make it work on parallel port. The programmer on parallel port is much simpler than connected to serial port, because there is no needed voltage adapter like MAX232. You can only connect your MCU directly to port. But for safety reasons there is good practice to use buffer ship like 74HC244. The header for programmer I used standard 6 pin ISP header. I wanted to make compact programmer, so I put circuit inside LPT head. Few pictures of it: Programming is usually done by using PonyProg software. Bellow is its configuration:


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On Friday, February 8, a voluntary nationwide recall was announced by Chattem, Inc. of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer "samples" included on a promotional basis for a limited time in cartons of the 3 oz. Aspercreme product after receiving reports of personal injuries from consumers. The recall is being conducted to the consumer level.
The recall of the products was announced due to Chattem receiving reports from some consumers of receiving first, second, and third degree burns as well as skin irritation as a result of consumers using, or possibly misusing, the products.
The lots and sizes of Icy Hot Heat Therapy products affected by the recall are the Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat – Back, Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat – Arm, Neck, and Leg, and Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat – Arm, Neck, and Leg single consumer use "samples" included in cartons of 3 oz. Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme on a limited promotional basis. If the products are removed from the holding cartons, the products being recalled are packaged in a red colored plastic pouch that says "Icy Hot Heat Therapy" and either "Back" or "Arm/Neck and Leg."
The products are sold over the counter at grocery stores, pharmacies, and mass merchandisers.
Anyone who has purchased the products being recalled should immediately cease usage of them and either discard them or return them to Chattem, Inc. Consumers can return the product for a full refund by calling the Consumer Affairs Department of Chattem, or visiting the company's website.
Anyone who experiences adverse reactions to the use of the products should immediately notify the Adverse Event Reporting Program of the Food and Drug Administration either by visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm or sending a fax to 800-FDA-0178.
North Carolina citizens who sustain personal injury from the use of these products have a products liability claim against the manufacturer. If victims can prove their case, they can recover full damages including all medical expenses, pain and suffering, scaring and any other consequential damages which can be proven.


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It comes in a delightful range of colours. Check them out on the Scheepjes website here!
For my project I opted for colours 3, 6 and 7.
You could even make this wrap in Scheepjes Cotton 8 but I challenge you to choose from the staggering amount of stunning colours!!!
Ok so now we've talked yarn choices, next was the task of finding a join as you go pattern that was fairly easy but still effective. I searched Pinterest and came up trumps! I found this simple motif (it's on the third row from the bottom!!!) and once I'd hooked up a sample I was happy :-)
So off I set making up the wrap.
I was aiming for a random colour placement. It kinda worked!!!!
I shall update on progress next weekend ;-)
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A woman was found dead in her car in front of First Baptist Church in Milton early on Monday morning reports say. The white Hyundai was parked in the southwest parking lot of the church and the engine was running.
Officials say the woman, of Mississippi, was found in the back floor board on her left side. Upon approach, Milton Police say, she was unresponsive and seemed to be deceased.
Seven empty pill bottles of different types were found inside the car.
Milton Police say that on Saturday, January 11, a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) notice was dispatched to Biloxi Police Department for Bordelon. The BOLO stated her description and the car's tag number along with a statement the victim made suicidal threats to her therapist and family on Friday but it was unknown as to how she planned to carry it out. The report says the family discovered her cell phone was hitting off of cellular towers in Milton.
The case will remain open pending results of the Medical Examiner's investigation.


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Always in the back of my mind are projects I would like to try, new methods I would love to learn, but too often lack of time, or opportunity pushes those wishes to the end of the queue. Recently our local news-sheet offered several courses over a weekend. One immediately caught my eye and imagination ... stump work. Somewhere, sometime I had gazed at photos of gorgeous stump work and marvelled, and wondered, how the effect was created. I enrolled!
Last Sunday I paid my dues, found a chair at the stump work table and my lesson began. Before that I had given thought to looking on-line for tips, but decided that it would be wiser to go with a completely blank mind; hopefully to soak up the lesson.
The tutor was wonderful. She was organised; had samples of each step along with typed out instructions. All that was left to the 'students' was to begin stitching.
She had decided we make a butterfly ... so we began. Moments before the end of the course I completed a butterfly, not perfect, but still a butterfly. Best of all I have the main method installed in my brain [I hope!].
Yesterday I found another stump work pattern, and once I have purchased the essentials [that I do not have, such as wire] I will find out just how much did stick in the brain!


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Sheila Elle
I was getting excited to get back on track with my blog when I was completely blindsided with the news that one of my BFFs here in Okinawa passed away last Sunday. Sheila Elle is my friend and someone I would consider a geographical sister. We spent many a days chatting it up, taking a lunch date, brainstorming about how to build up our FRG, drinking beer and wine, shopping, playing truth or dare (don't ask), and exploring the reefs along Oki's beaches. She made me laugh and made me think at the same time. She never would play with her words…she always told you what she thought of you or the situation. And I can't believe she is gone. I spent the past few days trying to come to grips with this shocking news. I think I am still in a daze and not 100% sold on this being the reality. Steve and Jordan (her husband and son) are amazing and I pray for them as they join their family in South Dakota. I wish there was something I could do…that's all I keep thinking! It has been a confusing week and one that I have never experienced. It's weird that I just posted a picture of all my girls and talked about how crazy we all were. I miss her voice right now and wish I could hear her tell me to "Suck it up sister". That was my favorite one-liner…along with when she would use the same phrase for her son…"Suck it up Brutha" :o) I am gonna miss her smile which was so genuine and comforting. I will miss her motherly ways of always trying to get to the bottom of my feelings. She is truly a gift and someone that has changed my life. I will never forget her….May she lay in peace for all the days ahead!!! I love you Sheila….
I am trying my best to keep the girls together and show them that I am here for them. We are all mourning the loss of someone that touched our lives. I got your backs Farrah, Julie, Amanda and April…we will get through this.


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Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today released its top five predictions for the banking industry. Laura Crozier, CFA, global industry director, Banking, of Software AG noted: "There will be some seismic shifts in the banking industry in 2017 as threats and opportunities from digital banks, fintechs and regulation continue to shake up the landscape."
#1. Data, Data Everywhere…
This New Year will finally see banks begin to wrap their arms around their most valuable asset: client data. While banks have spent millions of dollars to collect the data, few have dedicated themselves to fully operationalizing the insights to be gleaned from it by using predictive analytics and machine learning. New revenues for banks depend on them operationalizing data in real time so that it can be monetized.
#2. Keep Your Enemies Close
Banks will buy the very fintechs and digital banks that are disrupting their business. While banks have the distribution and greater trust (at least among older generations), fintechs and digital-only banks have newer, more agile technology. The two together are a powerful combination, but the cultures are significantly different. There will be some awkward courtships, but marriages will happen.
#3. Liquid Assets
Rising interest rates will drive consolidation in mid-tier banks as well as divestitures, as large banks exit less profitable business lines. At the same time, active asset management is losing market share to the index providers. Robo-advisors, offered by long-standing competitors as well as fintechs, pose a further threat to traditional asset management. Given a rising interest rate environment, which few active portfolio managers have experienced, we will see more automation through these robo-advisors, and consolidation in asset management as well.
#4. Pruning the Branches
Bank branch closings will accelerate as customers increasingly adopt mobile and online banking. Most banks will maintain smaller, anchor branches to provide a reassuring brick and mortar presence versus purely digital competition. But, as they digitally transform and focus on costs, they will transition remaining branches to low volume/high value activities.
#5. The Bank is Open(ing)
Regulation and market forces are combining to fundamentally transform the way that people bank. In Europe, the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) will require banks to open up APIs to third party payment providers and account aggregators in 2018. Competitive forces globally are seeing leading banks leapfrogging regulation to open up their systems and data, and begin to develop ecosystems of partners. The result will be greater choice and competition for customers, and the possibility of entirely new revenue lines for retail banks.
Crozier concluded: "As banks begin to operationalize data, open up and partner with competitors and scale back on the physical world while investing in the digital world, we will start to see which ones will thrive in the new open banking environment."
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We say: This foundation formula wears smooth and comfortably. Our tester tried it both on its own, and with a liquid illuminator mixed in and was pleased with both options. Applied with a foundation brush, the whipped foundation (it has an almost mousse-like texture) gave skin a soft, airbrushed appearance.
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We say: Our tester reported this pencil was easy to apply and gave brows a slight ashy undertone. Although pencils are sometimes a little too thick to create the natural feathered look, these ones have an angled tip that makes application very easy. Thanks to the soft spoolie end, blending was a breeze.
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text: advertisement Tiny Buck Regulator Accepts Inputs from 3.6V to 25V and Eliminates Heat Sink – Design Note 268 Jeff Witt An external resistor divider programs the output voltage to any value above the part's 1.25V reference. The shutdown mode reduces the supply current to 1μA and disconnects the load from the input supply. An internal 3.4V undervoltage lockout prevents switching at low input supply. The LT1616 will also withstand a shorted output. A fast current limit protects the circuit in overload and limits output power; when the output voltage is pulled to ground by a hard short, the LT1616 reduces its operating frequency to limit dissipation and peak switch current. 5 VIN D2 1 BOOST C3 L1 0.01μF 10μH LT1616 OFF ON 4 SHDN GND 2 6 SW FB R1 16.5k 3 C1 1μF VOUT 3.3V 300mA: VIN = 4.5V TO 25V 400mA: VIN = 4.7V TO 25V D1 C2 10μF R2 10k C1: TAIYO-YUDEN TMK316BJ105 (408) 573-4150 C2: TAIYO-YUDEN JMK316BJ106ML D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBR0530 (602) 244-6600 D2: 1N4148 L1: SUMIDA CR43-100 (847) 956-0667 DN269 F01 FOR 5V OUT, CHANGE R1 TO 30.1k AND L1 TO 15μH Figure 1. The LT1616 Application Accepts an Input from 4.5V to 25V and Produces an Output of 3.3V at Up to 400mA. The Circuit is Easily Modified for 5V Output 100 VOUT = 3.3V 90 VIN = 12V VIN = 5V 80 EFFICIENCY (%) Complete Switcher in ThinSOT Results in Compact Solution Several features of the LT1616 enable this combination of small size and large voltage range. The high (1.4MHz) switching frequency allows the use of small inductors and capacitors. The current mode control circuit with its internal loop compensation eliminates additional components and handles a wide variety of output capacitors, including ceramic capacitors. The internal NPN power switch drops just 200mV at 300mA. VIN 4.5V TO 25V VIN = 20V 70 60 50 40 30 0 100 200 300 400 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 500 DN269 F02a Figure 2a. Efficiency of Figure 1's Circuit, Output = 3.3V 100 VOUT = 5V VIN = 8V 90 VIN = 12V 80 EFFICIENCY (%) Introduction The LT®1616 is a complete fixed-frequency step-down switching regulator in a ThinSOT™ (1mm thick SOT-23) package. It meets the needs of circuit designers who require a large input voltage range or the smallest solution possible. The LT1616 accepts an input from 3.6V to 25V, produces a low voltage output at 400mA and occupies less than 0.15in2 of board space. With this wide input range, the LT1616 can regulate a large variety of power sources, from 4-cell alkaline batteries to lead-acid automobile batteries, from 5V logic supplies to unregulated AC adapters. The LT1616 is an ideal replacement for bulky (and potentially hot) TO-220 linear regulators. VIN = 24V 70 60 50 40 30 L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and ThinSOT is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 0 100 200 300 400 LOAD CURRENT (mA) 500 DN269 F02b Figure 2b. Efficiency of Figure 1's Circuit, Output = 5V 09/01/268_conv The LT1616 Produces 3.3V at 400mA Figure 1 shows a typical application of the LT1616. This circuit generates 3.3V at 300mA from an input of 4.5V to 25V. From a slightly more restricted input range of 4.7V to 25V, it will supply 400mA to the load. Figure 2 shows the circuit's operating efficiency at several input voltages (it also shows the efficiency for a 5V output). This wide input range allows you to generate a local 3.3V logic supply from just about any source available. Ceramic Capacitors are Best The LT1616's ability to work with ceramic capacitors is a significant advantage. Where achieving low output ripple from a switching regulator is concerned, low equivalent series resistance (ESR) is the most important characteristic of a capacitor. For a given package size or capacitance value, a ceramic capacitor will have lower ESR than other bulk, low ESR capacitor types (including tantalum, aluminum and organic electrolytics). With its high switching frequency, the LT1616 requires less than 10μF of capacitance at the output. At this value, ceramics are both smaller and lower in cost than the competing low ESR capacitors. To summarize, using ceramics results in low noise outputs and a small circuit size. Figure 3 shows the good transient response of the circuit in Figure 1. The output recovers from a load current step in less than 30μs, without ringing. Because the time scale of 50μs per division is much longer than the LT1616's switching period, the output ripple at the switching frequency is not directly visible. The ripple appears as a slight broadening of the upper trace and amounts to just 5mVP-P. Smaller than a TO-220 The small package size and high operating frequency of the LT1616 results in a very small circuit size. In most applications, the LT1616 circuit will occupy less space than a linear regulator performing the same task and will dissipate much less power. For example, an LT1616 circuit converting 12V to 3.3V at 300mA dissipates only 250mW. A linear regulator will dissipate 2.6W, requiring a TO-220 style package and either moving air or a heat sink to get rid of the heat. Figure 4 compares the size of the LT1616 solution with a TO-220 package. The circuit on the left is designed for a maximum input of 16V and an output of 350mA. The circuit on the right is designed for a maximum input of 25V (requiring a physically larger input capacitor) and uses a larger inductor to keep the efficiency high at its maximum load current of 400mA. Both circuits are low profile, with a maximum height of 2.2mm for the lower cost circuit on the left and 2mm for the circuit on the right. Figure 4. Tired of the Heat and Bulk of Linear Regulators? Switch! The Entire LT1616 Circuit Occupies Less Space Than a TO-220 2.5V Output Figure 5 shows a 2.5V output circuit using the LT1616. The input range is limited on the low end by the undervoltage lockout (3.6V max) and on the high end by the voltage rating of the capacitors used and the maximum voltage rating of the BOOST pin. VOUT 20mV/DIV D2 250mA ILOAD VIN 3.6V TO 16V 5 100mA VIN BOOST 1 C3 0.01μF LT1616 OFF ON 50μs/DIV 4 GND DN268 F03 Figure 3. The LT1616 Gets Along Fine with Ceramic Capacitors, Resulting in Good Transient Response and Low Output Ripple (~5mVP-P). The Upper Trace Shows Output Voltage During a Stepped Load Current (Circuit of Figure 1 with VIN = 10V) SHDN 2 C1 1μF 16V SW FB 3 6 R1 10k R2 10k L1 4.7μH VOUT 2.5V 350mA D1 C2 4.7μF 6.3V C1: TAIYO-YUDEN EMK212BJ105MG (408) 573-4150 C2: TAIYO-YUDEN JMK212BJ475ML D1: ON SEMICONDUCTOR MBR0520 (602) 244-6600 D2: 1N4148 OR EQUIVALENT L1: MURATA LQH3C4R7M24 (814) 237-1431 GND DN269 F05 Figure 5. This Circuit Produces 2.5V at 350mA from an Input Range of 3.6V to 16V Data Sheet Download www.linear.com Linear Technology Corporation For applications help, call (408) 432-1900 dn268f_conv LT/TP 0901 341.5K • PRINTED IN THE USA 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 (408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear.com © LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 2001


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A Dubstep Introduction: What is Dubstep?
What is Dubstep? In 1998, South London was the first to release Dubstep music. It is a musical genre with a dancing beat filled with drum patterns, incredible bass lines and occasional vocals. The music today is different than when it first began. When it was first released, it was very experimental and was mostly dub mixes which tried to imitate break beat. It wasn't until 2002 that Dubstep began to be used as a term for a genre of music. What is Dubstep? It is a genre of music which has grown significantly in popularity since its inception.
In 2005, Dubstep began to grow from the small, local groups of followers into more mainstream crowds. Again, the answer to "What is Dubstep" began to change. Websites began to appear featuring the Dubstep beat as well as many of the popular songs. Often, local artists would be featured. More and more people were learning about this fascinating type of music and people around the world were now getting their first listen to it. Music magazines also began to cover this type of music. It was steadily growing in popularity, although certainly not all appreciated the different musical sound.
What is Dubstep now? There are certain traits to the Dubstep beat which have been present to one degree or another since the beginning. The bass drops were very prominent in early Dubstep music, and is still used today. The bass usually drops about 55 seconds into the song. Rewinds or reloads are still used in Dubstep, and were also popular at the beginning. Of course, no Dubstep music would be without the wobble effect. Snoop Dog and Britney Spears incorporated some of the genre mixed with pop into several of their songs. What is Dubstep? It is a genre being appreciated and used by more and more musicians.
Although American artists are picking up the Dubstep beat, the sound is still more popular in the UK. Magnetic Man created "I Need Air" which made it to number 10 in the charts. In the US, "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" by Skrillex was well received. It reached number three on the Dance/Electronic Charts. Like many other types of music, they hit peak popularity in the UK before becoming popular in the US. What is Dubstep? That answer may continue to change as more and more people experience and begin to appreciate this eclectic sound.


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FireFox Prompting for Credentials for Intranet Sites
I've stumbled upon an issue that FireFox Users in a Corporate Environment are being prompted for Authentication to Internal sites. Essentially what's happening is that the browser isn't passing the User Credentials for Internal sites and causing users to log into each internal site they visit.
It looks like FireFox has added some parameters to allow for User Credentials to be passed to specifically listed sites. I'm currently using version 15.0.1.
Here are the steps I used to stop the many prompts:
- Open FireFox
- Type "about:config" in the Address Bar
- Make sure you read the warning message
- In the Search, type "network.negotiate"
- Double click network.negotiate-auth.delegation-uris
- As a single line and separated my commas, enter the URL's of the sites that you wish to pass Credentials for
- http://intranet.contoso.com, http://accounting.contoso.com
If you're using Host Headers, you may need update another parameter: network.automatica-ntlm-auth.trusted-uris
- Update network.automatica-ntlm-auth.trusted-uris by listing the Domain Suffix for your internal sites:
- .contoso.com, litware.com
If you're using Kerberos Authentication and Host Headers you may want to update another parameter: network.negotiate-auth.trusted-uris
- Update network.negotiate-auth.trusted-uris by listing the Domain Suffix for your internal sites
- .contoso.com, litware.com
Hopefully this will eliminate multiple prompts for credentials for FireFox Users working in a Corporate environment.


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Have you checked your air filter recently? If not, it is way past time to do so! Energy Star recommends you check your air filter every month and replace the filter when it looks dirty. It should be replaced at least once every 3 months or sooner if needed!
Dirty air filters make your system work harder to heat or cool and waste energy. A clean filter will help pick up dust, protecting you and your HVAC system. According to Angie's List, there are many benefits to changing your air filter.
Benefits of Changing Your Air Filter
- Extends the life of your HVAC system. As stated above, a dirty filter makes your system work harder which can cause the system to overheat. When the motor works harder, it is more likely to break. This can be especially bad in an older system; it can push it too hard and cause it to break down which in turn might require you to buy an entire new system.
- Keep energy costs lower. When the HVAC system has to work harder to get through a dirty air filter, it uses more energy. Consistently changing your air filter can save you 5% to 15% annually on your energy bills.
- Improving air quality. A dirty air filter can help spread dirt and pet dander throughout a home. This can be especially hard on family members who suffer from allergies or asthma. A clean air filter will catch much more of the dirt and dander, making it easier for everyone to breath!
- Keeping your HVAC system clean. A filter clogged with dirt will enter the entire HVAC system, dirtying it up and increasing the change of something clogging or breaking. This could mean spending $$$ you weren't budgeting for on HVAC repairs.
Seasonal Maintenance
It is also important to tune your HVAC equipment at the start of the summer and winter seasons. Generally seasonal maintenance will do the following:
Heating System Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
Air Conditioning Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
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"Inspiring and heartwarming . . . A fascinating look at the man behind the bestselling books that touched so many lives."
Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul
"Detailed and thorough . . . The real-life models for the colorful characters and incidents in the Herriot books are lovingly explained throughout, making the book feel like an earnest 'making of' documentary."
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Tomorrow, May 15, is "National Chocolate Chip Day" and one way to celebrate is with chocolate chip cookies. Recipes for these come in all varieties but what if you think it's just too hot to bake your own but you don't want dry mass produced cookies or bakery bought cookies either? Is the "Warm Delights" product line from Betty Crocker a good choice if you are looking for a warm chocolate chip cookie fix?
Is this the best chocolate chip cookie mix I've ever made or tried? No but it isn't the worst either. If you can find it on sale and have a coupon and you really want a chocolate chip cookie but don't want to heat up your oven, give it a try. For me, I'll probably eat some chocolate chip ice cream to honor tomorrow's fun holiday depending on the weather.
Sisters and Brothers, may you, too, take the time to slowly appreciate what the Divine and human ingenuity have offered you in chocolate.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Never Too Hot for Chocolate Chip Cookies
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There's just something warm and comforting about fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies that a microwave can't reproduce, though. :)
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Hand Puppets and String Puppets
Read Books, Jun 1, 2006 - Crafts & Hobbies - 64 pages
Originally published in the 1940s, the author, a master of his craft, has clearly and concisely explained the making of both hand and string puppets, and also clearly shown how they may be used in appropriate settings. With the idea of giving asistance to the novice, and help to the more advanced student, the book is written in plain and concise language; the diagrams and photographs should explain the intricacies of puppet-making, leaving the individual to fill in the details from his own imagination. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Glove Puppets - String Puppets - Puppets with Wire Frame Foundation - Carved Wooden Puppets - Dressing The Puppets - Controls - The Glove Puppet Stage - The Play
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Cassini has completed another close reconnaissance pass of one of Saturn's most intriguing moons; Enceladus. On November 2nd at 7:40 AM UTC, Cassini passed 62 miles above the icy surface of the south polar region, completing a carefully timed plunge through one of its liquid plumes. This was one of its most comprehensive passes of the moon out of the seven completed so far, enabling the spacecraft to utilize its array of infrared and ultraviolet detectors to analyze speed and particle size. Cassini itself is whizzing along at 5 miles per second. Sodium, water, and carbon dioxide have been detected in the out-gassing, tantalizing evidence that more complex organic chemistry may exist below the surface. Enceladus is heated from tidal flexing caused by Saturn's gravity squeezing it like a rubber ball. Along with Jupiter's moon, Europa, Enceladus has been proposed as deserving of future scrutiny as a possible abode of life. Enceladus is a tiny world, about 310 miles in diameter, or about 15% the diameter of our Moon. Two subsurface oceans in one solar system also poses the intriguing question; are environments like Enceladus and Europa more common throughout the universe than Earth? Cassini has phoned home after the recent pass and is reported in good health. Scientists are currently poring over the results; watch for another pass of Enceladus on April 28th of next year. What ever the outcome, Enceladus is proving to be a dynamic place, worthy of future study!
05.11.09:A Low Pass of Enceladus.
LCROSS target crater announced.
Scientists at NASA have announced the candidate target crater for the LCROSS impactor on October 9th; Cabeus A, a 11km wide polar crater thought to contain the ever- elusive water ice. The Centaur upper stage will slam into the carter floor at 7:30 AM EDT, at which time the Moon will be waning gibbous, and about 70% illuminated, and favoring viewers in the Americas (including Astroguyz HQ!). Contrary to earlier fears, LCROSS has enough fuel to make final maneuvers for impact. Both Keck observatories and LCROSS's twin, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, as well as a multitude of eager amateur observers will be on hand to witness this rare event!
25.9.9: Water Confirmed on the Moon!
In a stunning press conference on Thursday, NASA revealed conclusive proof for what has been suspected for decades; evidence for water-ice mixed into the lunar surface! The evidence comes from multiple sources over the past decade;
Lunar Prospector, which measured a flux drop with its neutron spectrometer during its operational phase of 1998-9.
The M-cubed instrument NASA sent aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 measured tell tale infrared signatures during its recent lunar mission;
Cassini (yes, that Cassini!) and Deep Impact both measured signatures highly suggestive of water during their respective outbound passes. Cassini with the VIMS (the Visible Mapping Infrared Spectrometer) and Deep Impact in its extended EPOXY (Extrasolar Planet Observation and Deep Impact Extended Investigation) role.
Clementine, which operated in 1994 produced data that also backed up these findings.
Perhaps what was most astounding was the fact that water signatures were found not only at the poles, which has been long suspected, but in the lunar equatorial regions as well! Apparently, water exists in some degree at all latitudes… quantities quoted were of the magnitude of one quart per ton near the poles to a tablespoon per ton of lunar material at the equator. Keep in mind, much of this is mixed in as hydroxyl compound as well as lunar ice. Think a clay-like material. Scientists also pointed out that this is still drier than the driest terrestrial desert… clearly, future settlers will have to move tons of lunar regolith to exact a useable amount of H2O… another stunning mechanism discussed for the existence of equatorial water was the possibility of a pseudo hydrological cycle on the Moon! This would be driven by gravity, heating, and hydrogen ions from the solar winds bombarding the surface throughout the lunar day. The layer is perhaps a few millimeters thick. Three separate papers were published formalizing these findings yesterday. This will undoubtedly spur on lunar exploration, as well as put all eyes on the Moon for the LCROSS impact on October 9th!


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Erin Fostel's large charcoal narratives.
Erin Fostel's large charcoal narratives.
I know I may be partial to artists who went to the same art school as me (Maryland Institute College Of Art) but Milana Braslavsky's photographs are downright quirky, playful, funny, and most importantly Beautiful. For some reason all the figures in her photos remind me of quirky art school girls with thick rimmed glasses who listen to Buddy Holly albums on vinyl.
Annie Farrar's work explores the gray area between painting and sculpture, the territory between picture-plane and object, and delves into themes of entropy, decay, time, blackness, the abyss, the infinite, death and regeneration, loss and renewal.
How does an artist contribute his own personal story in the face of prevailing historical narratives? In this film, Rashid Johnson discusses the fluid nature of black identity in America and its escapist tendencies, from the Afrocentric politics of Marcus Garvey to the cosmic philosophy of Sun Ra. Johnson's invented secret society—"The New Negro Escapist Social and Athletic Club"—is a framework through which the artist humorously upends, through repetition and juxtaposition, conventional expectations of historical influence and legacy. Inspired by a story by the artist Lawrence Weiner in which one character says to another that "a table is something to put something on," Johnson creates sculptures of shelf-like structures from materials such as black wax, mirror, tile, and branded wood. Each structure is filled with culturally resonant objects—such as Miles Davis and Ramsey Lewis jazz records, books by comedians Dick Gregory and Bill Cosby, and treatises by scholars such as W.E.B. Du Bois and Debra J. Dickerson—as well as the artist's own photographs and hand-made objects. Watch the full documentary after the jump.
Dear B/D Cult Members,
We are please to announce the release of our newest book, Beautiful/Decay: Future Perfect. Presented by Toyota Prius Projects, Beautiful/Decay brings together over 100 artists from around the US creating new imagery revolving around the books "future perfect" theme.
We asked artists to "show us what your ideal future would look like." and over 300 submissions poured in, spanning every medium, technique, and style. From the 300 submissions, one Grand Prize winner was selected and over 100 finalist's work will be featured throughout the publication.
The book also includes a feature length article with notable, emerging, New York artist, Robin Williams whose surreal paintings give us a view into her very own Future Perfect. Only 1,500 copies were made, all of which are ad-free and hand numbered. 80% of the 1,500 books are already sent to subscribers so make sure you grab your copy before they inevitably sell out!
Thick abstractions and text based paintings by Dennis Hollingsworth.
Dutch collaborators Carmen Freudenthal (photographer) and Elle Verhagen (stylist) have been working together since 1989. Their collaboration with fashion designers, performers and other artists results in a wide variety of work, which is always recognizable for its humorous approach of daily life and its use (and abuse) of contemporary imagery and (photo)graphic techniques.
Cezar Berger AKA Berje is a brazilian illustrator who has a soft side for the dark side. His stippled drawings of demon skulls, goat men, and goblins borrow from traditional tattoo flash but take a left turn towards epic black metal graphics.


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Karna Hughes
UCSB Arts & Lectures
Karna Hughes
UCSB Arts & Lectures, Senior Writer/Publicist
Karna is a copy writer and publicist for UCSB Arts & Lectures, one of the Central Coast's most prestigious arts presenters. For nearly seven years, she was a staff writer at the Santa Barbara News-Press and a member of the Society of Professional Journalists. She believes Santa Barbara's thriving arts and cultural scenes make it an irresistible place to live.
Gretchen Hewlett, Secretary
Foundation for Santa Barbara City College
Gretchen Hewlett is a 1976 graduate of UC Santa Barbara and has lived and worked in Santa Barbara for 43 years. She is currently Development Director at the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College where she's worked for 15 years and been a champion of the fine and lively arts on campus and in the wider community.
Kerry Methner, President
CASA Magazine, Editor
Editor & Pubisher, CASA Magazine
Kerry has been writing about the arts in Santa Barbara for over 12 years. Along the way she has been a board member and officer of Santa Barbara Beautiful and the Santa Barbara Sculptors Guild. A sculptor at heart, she also enjoys singing and appreciates an array of performing arts.
Mark Whitehurst, Vice President
CASA Magazine, Publisher
Publisher & Editor, CASA Magazine
A publisher of community periodicals for the past 29 years, Mark holds a PhD and MA in Mythology, a BA in Education, and a certification in mediation. He has had a life long interest in music and continues to enjoy playing the violin.


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Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
We believe that the diversity enhances all aspects of performance and we therefore welcome and promote breadth and diversity. This policy statement outlines our intentions.
Our ultimate aim is to consistently keep equality at the heart of the organisation and foremost in our actions and in our client relationships.
We do not tolerate or permit any form of discrimination and aim to ensure that every employee and candidate is treated equally. We define this as giving everyone access to the most appropriate resources, opportunities, development and progression.
Equal opportunities represents rights and responsibilities for every employee to be treated fairly and means that no one should be discriminated against or feel harassed in the course of their employment and everyone should be treated on their merits. In addition, everyone should behave fairly with consideration for others in line with company policy and prevailing law.
We encourage all employees to make full use of their skills and talents and to help and support their colleagues so that the organisation reaches its full potential. Everyone should therefore have the same access to courses and development.
If we find, or clients report that certain groups are under-represented in the organisation or in access to training, we will take practical action wherever this is possible to ensure that these groups are positively represented.
To this end, we regularly review and develop our processes, procedures and practices to reflect changing policy and learning.
This policy addresses our commitment to equal opportunities both in the context of our status as an employer and as Consultants to our Clients.
The recruitment practices of both our Clients and us are in scope, as is every aspect of our employment practice.
This policy refers to all forms of discrimination, whether direct or indirect on the grounds of gender, ethnic or national origin, culture, colour, religion or religious affiliation, age, part-time status, physical ability, sexual orientation or Trade Union Membership or duties.
The Equal Opportunities Policy has been implemented to help us ensure that we:
- Provide an environment that creates fair and equal opportunities for all employees, clients, contacts and candidates;
- Consider the experience, talents and skills available when employment or development opportunities arise;
- Ensure fair treatment for all employees and all candidates who apply to us;
- (make the best possible use of our existing and potential workforce);
- Improve our employment practices and employee morale and motivation;
- Attract, develop and retain talented individuals for us and our clients;
- Avoid unlawful or unfair discrimination.
Implementing This Policy
All employees are trained, monitored and refreshed in respect of their responsibilities and the importance of adherence to policy.
Any issues raised will be fully investigated and if they cannot be satisfactorily resolved internally through the Grievance Procedure and any relevant subsequent action, external arbitration may be sought.
Where there is a conflict of interest the Company will make judgements according to existing laws and policies.
The Board of Directors is responsible for delivering the policy and is accountable for its implementation. Each Country Director is required to incorporate equality monitoring into their personal and team objectives.
All Practice Heads and Line Managers have responsibility for implementing the spirit and letter of this policy and all associated legislation. The Director of Training and all Line Managers are also responsible for ensuring that each employee is made aware of the policy and the serious implications of breaches of this.
Managers are also responsible for ensuring that they promote equal opportunities in their actions and that they lead by example.
If anyone employee feels that they have been treated unfairly, they should refer to the Company's Grievance Scheme.
If a candidate feels that they have been treated unfairly, we would suggest that they contact the Company's HR Manager in the first instance.
Associated Legislation
The Company recognises all associated legislation including:
- The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (updated 1986)
- The Equal Pay Act 1970 (updated 1983)
- The Race Relations Act 1976 (amended 2000)
- The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999
- The Crime and Disorder of Offenders Act 1974
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- The Human Rights Act 1998
- The Flexible Working Act 2003
- Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006


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High Quality British Made Timber Products
Here at Wooden Supplies we specialise in the supply of quality fencing, decking and landscaping products for over 25 years and also manufacture a premium range of hardwood and softwood gates on site. Situated in the beautiful Harlestone Firs woodland, Northamptonshire, we have a desirable reputation for well-built quality driveway gates.
The softwood and hardwood timber for our double leaf driveway gates is selected and handmade into gates before being lovingly quality stamped and shipped directly to youBrowse
A modern alternative to traditional timber decking as composite decking it combines the benefits of wood and recycled plastic to create a long-lasting, hard-wearing garden decking.Browse
Our inspiring range of garden fencing with exclusive and original designs that meet the very highest of standards while offer a wide variety of planed decorative panel and lattice designs.Browse
Great for drawing the eye, framing a beautiful view, creating sections in your garden and trailing plants and flowers to grow over them.Browse
We are pleased to offer our customers, a quality range of garden landscape materials. Our decking range includes everything from the sub-frame up to deck boards, balustrades and stair string materials. A full range of garden fencing options including fence panels, build your own fencing materials and hurdles for a more natural choice of fencing. Landscaping supplies including sleepers, cladding and a selection of quality garden furniture. Read More ›


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Chiquito's range of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes have been making mouths water for over 25 years – from mild to wild, we've got every flavour! If you fancy some sizzling fajitas, bursting burritos, juicy cheese burgers or tender fall-off-the-bone ribs, then you've come to the right place.
We also have a great menu offering brunch, lunch and desserts as well as gluten free options, plus an extensive drinks menu.
Tel: 0191 383 3567 | www.chiquito.co.uk


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Data aparitiei: 25.08.2017
Gen: Rock
Casa de discuri: Belle Antique
When Cream split up in 1968, Ginger Baker was invited to join Blind Faith, which formed the following year. This was not such a successful venture and following its demise, Baker put together his own outfit, Ginger Baker's Air Force, in 1970. Things did not go too well for Baker after the demise of that band.
Former The Gun and Three Man Army members, brothers Paul and Adrian Gurvitz were looking for a new way ahead after early successes, so they joined forces with Baker in 1974. In their first year they recorded one live and one studio album, following with two more studio albums, Elysian Encounter and Hearts On Fire.
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– The objective of this paper is to describe a multi-layer matrix model of sustainable tourism.
– A conceptual discussion and illustration is provided.
– It incorporates multiple layers of a proposed process of sustainable tourism and areas of measurement interconnected through a series of gap and reconnection analyses.
Research limitations/implications
– Opportunities for further research are offered.
Practical implications
– The paper highlights the importance of linking planning and implementation to evaluation and control, but it also stresses the importance of reconnecting back to ongoing planning and implementation, in order to make necessary revisions in the process of sustainable tourism.
– One contribution is that sustainable tourism is not defined as a concept or construct, but as a process, since there are no achievements or progress in sustainable practices without a sequence of inter-connected and measureable doings in the context of markets and societies. Another contribution is that the process of sustainable tourism is continuous and iterative. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.


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As a child growing up on the main island of Oahu, I always wondered about these mysterious Neighbor Islands. Maui, Molokai, Kauai, and the Big Island (to be confusing, this island has the same name as the state of Hawaii) were the fringes of the known world. The island of Kaho'olawe was still being bombed as a military test site. Ni'ihau was, and still is, forbidden to outsiders.
|Oahu in relation to the other islands, the Neighbor Islands.
Who lived in these Neighbor Islands besides farmers and ranchers and plantation workers? Why did tourists go there? Didn't they used to be called the Outer Islands? When did they get the name Neighbor Islands? Was it connected with promoting tourism?
After all, Oahu was the center of everything. It's where Honolulu, the state capitol is located. It's the island of Pearl Harbor, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Hawaii Five-O and Magnum PI. It's where King Kamehameha I ruled from after uniting (or conquering) the other islands. It's where the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy took place. It's where most people in Hawaii live, more than 1 million of us. Visitors to Oahu are often surprised by how built up and developed it is. The trick with Oahu is to know where to go, to find exquisite natural areas and beaches.
As a child, the Neighbor Islands seemed so far away, even though it was only a 30 minute plane ride. When you add driving and airport time, they always seemed like they were in another state. Despite attempts at an interisland ferry throughout the years, it mostly hasn't worked.
The Neighbor Islands aren't secondary islands, but almost everything comes through Oahu. When I mail a letter to another town on Maui, it goes first to Honolulu on Oahu, then back to Maui. When we buy things at a store, they are often shipped from Oahu, which is where many distribution centers are.
The Neighbor Islands aren't secondary islands, but almost everything comes through Oahu. When I mail a letter to another town on Maui, it goes first to Honolulu on Oahu, then back to Maui. When we buy things at a store, they are often shipped from Oahu, which is where many distribution centers are.
Now that I've lived on two Neighbor Islands, I can say plenty of people live outside of Oahu, and yes, there is a lot less nightlife here! There are real jobs, cars, hotels, houses, and problems. Some issues seem to affect the Neighbor Islands more than Oahu. These issues include the Superferry controversy, Jimmy Pflueger's destruction of a coral reef and a dam on Kauai, and a hot issue now: GMOs (genetically modified organisms) because of the extensive GMO crop testing done here.
Oahu residents sometimes seem so insulated to me, going from Longs (a drugstore), Foodland (a locally owned supermarket chain), Costco and Zippy's (a local restaurant chain) while struggling with ongoing traffic problems. Neighbor Islanders sometimes look at horror at Oahu's development, asking "Could that happen to us?" The answer is yes, if we don't learn from Oahu.
If this topic interests you, here's another post about the differences between Maui and Oahu.
P.S. If you are blog hopping from the A to Z challenge, please include your link if you comment! I try to reciprocate comments as quickly as I can, though I did lag behind last year, especially towards the end.
P.P.S. I am running two mini-contests during the A-Z Challenge (and into part of May). Here's how to enter.


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A non-resident alien or resident alien who dies while owning property in Florida will have to have their estate go through probate administration in Florida. Both resident aliens and non-U.S. citizens will need to have their estate probated in the country where they lived, as well as in Florida, if they owned property within the borders of the State of Florida at the time of their death.
If the decedent had a Last Will and Testament, this may impact the assets held not only in Florida or the United States, but in the foreign nation(s) as well. It is important to have an experienced attorney who has dealt with these situations before to help you in your matter.
Who is a resident alien or foreign national, non US citizen?
Anyone who was born outside the United States borders and has not been naturalized under federal law is considered a foreign national or a non US citizen. Those people are subject to the laws of another country.
Aliens are subsequently categorized as either "resident" or "non-resident" in status. Resident aliens are living legally in the U.S. and enjoy many of the same benefits that US citizens enjoy.
How Do I Minimize the Financial Impact of Probate for Resident Aliens?
In order to minimize the financial impact of probate, it is extremely important for non-U.S. citizens owning property in the State of Florida to create a proper estate plan. Properly structuring your estate can help in streamlining the probate process and with the costs and associated taxes when your estate moves into probate. We recommend that all resident aliens and foreign nationals who own property in Florida contact us to prepare your estate plan before your loved ones are left with the possibility of difficult probate procedures, laws and rules.
If you are left after the loss of a loved one and need assistance dealing with the laws for the State of Florida and the United States, let us help. At Boyer Law Firm we have handled many probate situations where we have had non-U.S. citizens and resident aliens involved. With locations in Jacksonville, Miami and Orlando, we are ready to help.


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When we think of bedroom flooring, carpet immediately comes to mind. Without a doubt, most people choose wall-to-wall carpeting for their bedroom flooring. Carpet is time-tested and beautiful—not to mention insulating and comfortable. Installing bright carpet will also help to make a room feel larger. Despite its popularity as a bedroom flooring option, carpet isn't the only material available for today's homeowners. Choosing quality bedroom flooring can add warmth and long-lasting value to your White Bear Lake home. We encourage you to read on to learn more about your bedroom flooring options!
Solid Hardwood Flooring
More and more homeowners are selecting solid hardwood flooring for their bedrooms, not just for its timeless elegance, but also for its practicality. Hardwood flooring can be easily swept clean with a broom and dustpan, or wiped clean with a mop. Solid hardwood also comes in several varieties, including wide plank hardwood flooring, unfinished hardwood flooring, and distressed hardwood flooring. Keep in mind, an area rug can also be added so that you get the best of both worlds when it comes to hardwood flooring and carpet.
Wood-Look Laminate Flooring
Wood-look laminate flooring is another popular choice for today's bedrooms. Made from particleboard topped with a photograph of wood grain to achieve the look of hardwood, laminate pieces snap or glue together for quick and easy installation. Wood-look laminate offers the appearance of hardwood flooring at an affordable price.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Engineered hardwood flooring should also be considered when it comes to bedroom flooring. Made by fusing several layers of wood together and topping them with a piece of solid hardwood, engineered hardwood flooring is more durable than traditional hardwood.
Here at Floor Coverings International White Bear Lake we look forward to helping you select the perfect flooring for you bedroom. Whether you're looking for carpet, hardwood, or a hardwood alternative we offer a wide selection. We proudly serve the greater White Bear Lake, St. Paul and Minneapolis areas and offer free consultations. Call us today!
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Tuesday 17 March 2015
Sacred Songs of Life and Love Review by Holland Time
"The performances delivered by the South Dakota Chorale and conductor Brian A. Schmidt are of the highest standards"
We are pleased to see that our release of 'Sacred Songs of Life and Love' with South Dakota Chorale and Brian A. Schmidt has attracted media attention. Here we would like to share the review of the release written by Mimis Chrysomallis and published on Holland Times on it's March issue.
In these times of fast-paced consumption and easy-to-digest music, a recording of serene chorale music may seem quite offbeat. Yet this is exactly why high quality releases like this one manage to stand out among the abundance of musical output that is constantly seeking our attention. Recently release by PENTATONE (a Dutch classical music label specializing in high end, 5-channel surround sound recordings) and recorded inside St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sacred Songs of LIfe and Love brings together some of the most captivating works of contemporary Scandinavian and Baltic choral music, appealing primarily - but not strictly - to classical music aficionados and audiophiles.
perhaps the most well known artist represented in this compilation is Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, largely popular for his minimalist works and popularized through pieces such as Spiegel in Spiegel and Tabula Rasa. Although Pärt's music is characterized by variety of styles, his preoccupation with choral music, Gregorian chant, and Renaissance polyphonic art has been crucial to his development as a composer. This affinity with choral music is perfectly demonstrated in the works chosen in this album, as in his Magnificat and Sieben Magnificat Antiphonen, where simplicity and skilfully combined with profound feeling.
Pärt's enchanting compositions aside, Sacred Songs of Life and Love also offers a first rate opportunity to get acquainted with some lesser known yet splendid contemporary choral music, The dynamic range and expressive devices employed in Four Songs of Love by Swedish composer Sven David Sandströn show the boundless possibilites of the human voices as a musical instrument, while the contained emotion found in little gems like O salutaris hostia by riks Ešenvalds, I am the Rose of Sharon by Ivo Antognini, or Algirdas Martinaitis' Alleluia make for a truly absorbing listening experience. The album also includes two selections from Kunt Nystedt's Prayers of Kierkegaard, a work of highly contemplative and reverent nature by the recently deceased Norwegian composer, whose style was heavily influenced by Gregorian chant and the music of Palestrina. The performances delivered by the South Dakota Chorale and conductor Brian A. Schmidt are of the highest standards, with special credits to multiple Grammy-winning producer Blanton Alspaugh for shaping a full, crystalline sound. Those who decide to devote something short of an hour to hearing these Sacred Songs of Life and Love can expect plenty of rewards in return; from awe, mysticism, and reverence to pure bliss and serenity.
Mimis Chrysomallis


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After months of meetings, conference calls and digging into the technical details of all things tax by OSCPA and its member experts, plus even more discussions with key legislators, Ohio's massive biennial budget bill (Am. Sub. HB 166) was signed into law this morning and included very good news for Ohio's business owners: continuation of the BID as is for almost all businesses. The Business Income Deduction (BID) was kept at $250,000 and maintains the 3% flat rate cap on income above it. Further, OSCPA was successful in convincing legislators to avoid tying the BID to the federal 199A law. This harmful provision was mentioned multiple times as an option and would have negatively impacted a broad array of specified service trades and businesses (SSTB) – including CPAs.
"OSCPA's robust lobbying efforts have resulted in a strong outcome for the CPA profession," said OSCPA President & CEO Scott Wiley, CAE. "Key legislators were seriously considering adopting the federal 199A language as late as this past Friday. Our Government Relations team, leveraging the expertise of OSCPA members, quickly engaged and convinced key elected officials that adopting the provision into Ohio law would be bad for Ohio. As the voice of Ohio's CPAs, we are pleased this negative proposal failed to gain support and appreciate all the hard work by the DeWine Administration and House and Senate leaders to not only understand the nuances of complex tax law but ultimately to largely keep the BID intact."
The House, Senate and DeWine Administration, working tirelessly over many late nights, reached a last-minute compromise to keep the rates as is but eliminated BID eligibility for lawyers and lobbyists – two professions at the center of BID concerns by some legislators. There are still some questions about the possible impact on other businesses who employ Ohio-licensed attorneys or have out-of-state corporate counsel. OSCPA is currently evaluating that language to better understand potential ramifications.
While our government relations team is still digging through the bill to evaluate possible impact on other issues of concern, OSCPA's advocacy work on behalf of the profession resulted in these noteworthy accomplishments within the budget bill:
Congrats to you and your team-another job well done.
For thise CPAs who do not contribute to the PAC, this is why you need to.
Barb and Greg
Thanks for all your efforts in our behalf!
Barb Benton -- wearing my other profession's hat, I'm really ticked that all of the sudden, the ineligibility of lawyers for the BID appears. Got any insight you can share about how or why that happened? I figure it was pure horse trading -- the legislature decided to fill a tax gap by penalizing lawyers and lobbyists in order to produce an income tax reduction.
In any event, I've always thought the CPA profession was well-represented by you and your colleagues in dealing with the Ohio legislators. So kudos to you on protecting this deduction for most small business owners!
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BeenVerified has reached millions of customers, and this week we profile the person responsible for finding our next million:
What's your name?
Rachel Shulman
What's your job title? and what does that really mean you do here?
Marketing Strategist. It's pretty vague and generally means that I create advertisements for all of our brands. I manage the ad creation, campaigns, and targeting across all of our social media platforms for all of our brands. This includes anything from Facebook to Pinterest to LinkedIn to dating apps. I also manage TV buying for the BeenVerified brand.
How long have you worked at BV?
A little over a year.
What did you do before BV? How did you end up at BV?
Before BV, I lived in Tel Aviv, Israel for six months on an international program where I worked at a small tech startup creating, writing and managing all of their social media profiles and organic posts. When I moved back home to NYC, I knew I wanted to work in a similar tech startup environment and was very picky about where I applied. I stumbled upon a relevant job position at BV online and was called in for an interview. When I walked out of the interview, I specifically remember feeling the most confident and excited I have ever felt after an interview. I felt super comfortable and inspired after talking with the co-founders, something I hadn't experienced in any other first-round interviews, and had a good gut feeling about it. I got the acceptance call the next morning… and here I am.
What's your day-to-day like?
I pretty much live and breathe Facebook. I wake up, check Facebook. Get into work, check Facebook. Get home, check Facebook. And pretty much refresh the ads manager throughout the day — across 3+ brands. Of course there are a lot of intricacies that go into this; I spend the time optimizing each ad, ad set and campaign, either bidding up or down on our CPA targets and turning on or off new ads and campaigns. It's a constant cycle of refreshing, watching and creating – but I love how different and unreliable it is every single day – keeps it exciting. The other half of my day is creating new advertisements and brainstorming ideas for new target audiences. I do everything from thinking of ad creative and sending them to our design team, or I go into Photoshop and do the designing myself. When I am not working in Facebook I am working with our other social channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. and doing the same thing as Facebook. I also manage our television buying process so each day I track where we are going to run and how we did the previous day on each network.
What's your favorite thing about the BV office? Or culture?
Everything is very collaborative and everyone is ridiculously smart and dedicated to the company. In my past jobs, I never worked with any team besides my own, restricting me from learning anything else about the businesses. At BV, I am working with various teams daily whether its Mobile, SOT, Datalytics, Customer Service, etc. and really learning the backend of how the business works. Every person here wants your input and to help you grow and to get you involved in different sides of the company that you're interested in. You aren't restricted to doing just your daily job requirements and it's awesome.
Tell us something surprising about you that not many people know:
I played lacrosse starting in 3rd grade all the way through senior year of college at Tulane University. I founded & was the President of the Tulane Club Lacrosse team there for all 4 years. I also haven't picked up my lacrosse stick since graduating.
What are your biggest outside interests and hobbies?
I have a really bad travel bug right now and book trips compulsively. I love traveling with new people and to different places and experiencing the cities through locals and different perspectives. I've been working on my travel planning/blog website for over a year now, which I coded myself, and it finally went live just a week ago. I love planning events and trips and researching what to do everywhere. I just got back from Sweden and Russia and I'm currently planning my next trips to Cuba and South America at the end of the year. While I'm not spending my time planning and traveling, I'm listening to music and going to as many live concerts as possible or watching the NYR. Oh and I also love to spin and I usually spend my lunch breaks taking classes (and trying to get other employees to join!).
What is a book, movie, or song that inspires you?
Not a song, but the Goo Goo Dolls in general always put me in a good mood and are played at least once a day during work for me.
What's your favorite BV lunch that we have on free lunch Wednesdays?
POKEWORKS. Close second is Bon Chon.
What is your twitter handle? Instagram? (or whatever profiles or blogs you want to mention)
Twitter: @rmshul
Instagram: @rmshulman & my travel blog: @easttowestrms.