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Egypt – Morsi quits Brotherhood
Monday, June 25, 2012
By VOR
Acting on one of his campaign pledges, Egypt's President Elect Mohamed Morsi has quit the Moslem Brotherhood and its political wing, known as the Freedom and Justice Party.
His other campaign pledges included a clampdown on corruption and the introduction of Sharia law.
The Egyptian President is elected for four years and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms.
Jun 24, 2012


text: Kryptopterus platypogon, a new silurid catfish (Teleostei: Siluridae) from Borneo. Heok Hee Ng Zootaxa 2004 398 1 8 urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:D808E207-26B6-409D-8526-2E2740499A21 Actinopterygii Siluridae Kryptopterus CoL Animalia Kryptopterus Bleeker 1857:472 Siluriformes 1 Chordata genus Members of the silurid catfish genus Kryptopterus Bleeker, 1858 are small-to medium-sized fishes found in inland waters throughout Southeast Asia. In recent years, it has been generally acknowledged that Kryptopterusis a paraphyletic assemblage consisting of at least two distinct clades (Bornbusch, 1995). Recent changes in the taxonomy of the group reflect this paraphyly, in which the large species with elevated (14-17 vs. 8-13) branchiostegal-ray counts and reduced barbels are reassigned to the genus Micronema(e.g. Rainboth, 1996; Kottelat, 2001). One of the species tentatively retained in Kryptopterus, K. hexapterus, is relatively rare in collections and is a medium-sized silurid easily distinguished by the absence of a dorsal fin, strongly projecting lower jaw, and a highly-arched dorsal profile with a distinct nuchal concavity. During an ichthyological survey of the Rajang River in northern Borneo, a series of K. hexapteruswere obtained, among which included an unusual specimen with larger eye and longer, flatter barbels. Closer examination revealed this specimen to belong to an undescribed species, which is described herein as Kryptopterus platypogon, new species.

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Milwaukee 48-13-1373 1-3/8" x 6" Ship Auger Bit
The 48-13-1373 includes:
- 1x Milwaukee 48-13-1373 1-3/8" x 6" Ship Auger Bit
- 1/2" shank, 4" twist
- 1-3/8" diameter, 6" overall length
- Precision machined for smooth, wobble free boring
- Large, wide throat design gives excellent chip clearance from deep holes
- Hardened cutting edges require less resharpening
The Milwaukee1-3/8" x 6" Ship Auger Bit drills through up to 2X the nails of competitive auger bits without needing resharpening. Drill into clean or nail-embedded wood with confidence when installing Romex wire, Pex water lines, rebar, bolts, and rope in piers, playground equipment and landscaping. The flutes are wider for maximum chip removal, even in deep holes. The polished and coated flute finish means chips won't stick to the bit, even when drilling in material that contains sap or glue.The through-center cutting design creates a more solid striking point against nails compared to the competitions' ahead-of-center and behind-center designs. The longer shaft length makes it easy to drill deeper or overhead without an extension.
- Nail-cutting tip
- Double wing spur
- Impact rated
- Non-stick coated flutes
Tech Specs:
- Brand: Milwaukee
- Model: 48-13-1373
- Type: Ship Auger Bit
- Shank: 7/16" Hex
- Diameter: 1-3/8"
- Length: 6"
- Style: Ship Auger
- Flute Length: 3"
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Why You Should Buy This Car: You're Mormon, have a Napoleon complex or travel with a posse. You subscribe to the belief that it's both about the size of the boat and the motion of the ocean. You crave the most comfortable way to get from A to B, not the quickest; your seven friends and their dogs feel the same way. You want other drivers to change lanes instantly when you pull up behind them. You never want anyone to turn left on yellow in front of you. You dig how the giant chrome wheels create cool blacktop reflections as you roll. You need the 6,000+ lbs. tax dodge. You're homeless.
Why You Shouldn't Buy This Car: Three-ton cars are absurd; I've lived in smaller apartments. Ginormous SUVs are as early 2000s as the word "ginormous." Parking spots were not painted with the EL in mind. The unequal distribution of our planet's resources keeps you up nights. You hate having to shell out $80 at the pump every three days. Regardless of your actual needs, others will wonder why you need something so large. You don't like being laughed at. You will be laughed at.
Suitability Parameters:
· Speed Merchants: No
· Fashion Victims: No
· Treehuggers: No
· Mack Daddies: Yes
· Tuner Crowd: No
· Hairdressers: No
· Penny Pinchers: No
· Euro Snobs: No
· Working Stiffs: No
· Technogeeks: No
· Poseurs: No
· Soccer Moms: Yes
· Nascar Dads: Yes
· Golfing Grandparents: No
· Manufacturer: Ford
· Model tested: Expedition EL 4x4
· Model year: 2007
· Price as Tested: $50,150
· Engine type: 5.4L 3-Valve V8
· Horsepower: 300 hp @ 5000 rpm
· Torque: 365 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm
· Redline: 6250 rpm
· Wheels and Tires: 20" Aluminum wheels w/ P55/255
· Drive type: four-wheel drive
· 0 - 60: Come on
· 1/4 mile: No, really
· Fuel economy city/highway: From Ford's website, "Due to weight and vehicle classification, Expedition EL versions are not tested in EPA cycle"
· Observed fuel economy: 15.6mpg
· NHTSA crash test rating front/side/rollover: NA
Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Ford Expedition EL, Part 1, Part 2 [internal]


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Here's cuter-than-kittens Australian duo Jane Vs World with "Boy From Canada" (2006):
"Boy From Canada" appears on Jane Vs World's six-track EP (or mini-album, depending on how many tracks constitute an EP to you), 56K Hearts (2006). I'd love to play you another track from the EP (the songs are so cute!), but I've already played you two others in a previous post, and there are only six tracks on the thing which means I've already played you half of it. If I played you any more you wouldn't have a reason to buy the EP which I think is a pity, because it's cheap (it's an EP) and cute, cute, cute.
Have I mentioned how cute it all is?
Jane Vs World on MySpace
Jane Vs World on Facebook
Buy 56k Hearts from Popboomerang Records


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Boyfriend Blazer: LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (this was a steal…found this for $7 and it was the last one, similar here) | White Button-down Shirt: Target | Black Tuxedo Leggings: Old (similar here) | Black Booties: Target (similar here) | Tech Bag: Stella & Dot (no longer available, similar here) | Earrings: Love Baby Frou Frou (no longer available, similar here…use code "kbstyled" for 10% off your order)
| Photos | Sweet Magnolia Photography
Some days I just like to play dress up and act like I am going to some amazing job, in some glistening tower that touches the clouds, with a chic modern office that overlooks a bustling city. But the truth is, I hardly ever make it out of my workout clothes because my "amazing job" is spent working in the comforts of my own home, with windows that open to allow fresh air in, overlooking passerby's walking their dogs and strolling their babies. Not to mention I have the best two assistants around…our two pups, Cali & Carolina.
I hung up my business professional clothes a little over 5 years ago when I started working from my home office and I have never looked back. There is a tiny corner of my closet that still has a few essential pieces that I can throw on when needed (and sometimes I actually do have to venture into the city or attend an in-person meeting) but rarely do those clothes see the light of day. You guessed right, not only do I not have to "dress" for work but I also don't have to put on makeup every day or fix my hair…GLORIOUS!
What is my day job you ask? Well, I work in Global Human Resources/Corporate Recruiting for Bank of America and I am one of the lucky ones who works out of a home office. I've been with BofA for 7 1/2 years and have worked from home for over 5 of those years…it has been such a blessing and I am so thankful to be able to have a career that provides me with such a great work/life balance.
This look, although not exactly what I would wear to a meeting, reminded me of those days (long ago) when I dressed every day for the corporate world. I just love a crisp white button down shirt paired with a classic boyfriend blazer and these pieces transition nicely outside of a work environment as well. Having a great tech bag for my laptop (among other essentials) is key too!
What "business professional" options hang in your closet that can also be worn outside of work?
As always, thanks for stopping by!
p.s. let your outer beauty be an accessory to your inner sparkle…and then, SHINE!


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In an ongoing series, I look at various buildings and businesses and ask "I wonder what that costs..."
Episode 1. We were recently mailed this enticing advert at work (yes, some bloggers have jobs):
Mrs. Q and I have long been fans of Lily's Touch of Millenium, recently defunct. In reference to a recent brave Hawthorne Street blog post about white folk and hair stylists on Flatbush: Mrs. Q actually got to know Michael, the owner of Lily's, when she was supervising the getting of the hair did for a young dancer, a white English gal who was performing in an art thang. In fact, Mrs. Q got her hair did herself just a couple of years prior as part of a BAM gig she was in. And the intense braiding scene hit even closer to home recently, since our amazing babysitter from Congo takes our daughter over to an African braider named Laura to hang occasionally. I'll put in a plug for Laura here - she's on Woodruff near Flatbush -- but I've never personally had my hair African-braided and I tend to go for the 15 minute cut, rather than the 15 hour variety.
Regarding the building for sale...who's got an extra couple mill to drop on this joint? To pull a Brownstoner, I don't think it's worth more than $1.1. What do you think?
The Q at Parkside
News and Nonsense from the Brooklyn neighborhood of Lefferts and environs, or more specifically a neighborhood once known as Melrose Park. Sometimes called Lefferts Gardens. Or Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. Or PLG. Or North Flatbush. Or Caledonia (west of Ocean). Or West Pigtown. Across From Park Slope. Under Crown Heights. Near Drummer's Grove. The Side of the Park With the McDonalds. Jackie Robinson Town. Home of Lefferts Manor. West Wingate. Near Kings County Hospital. Or if you're coming from the airport in taxi, maybe just Flatbush is best.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Ever wonder what it costs...
Posted by Clarkson FlatBed at 12:29 PM
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If you can lease it for $4,200 a month, it really shouldn't cost more than $800,000 or so.
- October 8, 2010 at 1:23 PM
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Escher and Schrofer
Feb 6, 2013
Design by Jurriaan Schrofer. That's Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972), the Dutch artist, and Jurriaan Schrofer (1926–90), the Dutch typographer and graphic designer. Aside from a shared nationality the pair had a similar interest in periodicity and incremental metamorphosis, something that's strikingly apparent when you compare their works. I don't know much about Schrofer so I can't […]
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Welcome once again to Fur Face Friday, where we cover pre~existing conditions such as derp, floof & tongue slippage!
In case you're new (in which case, welcome!): Favorites are chosen by one of the Snout Selectors (Sorcia MacNasty, Edie Beale's Pantsuit, KrabbyPaddy, mrsfinch, facw or Xyl0c41n3), entirely on our own whimsy. WHIMSY. However, in the interest of solidarity, we try to select one dog picture and one cat picture (minimum!) each week. Other pets will also, of course, be considered. We love all your rats, bunnies, ferrets and other furry, feathery & finny pals. WE WILL NEVER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CUTE. As always, we're happy to dismiss any pictures if you decide you want them taken down at some point.
If you don't have a pet of your own to feature this week, I highly recommend featuring and linking to any cuties who are available for adoption and looking for a home on any shelter or rescue site. I know I'm not the only one lurking on Petfinder!
In that sharing spirit, if you don't have a pet but want to participate, drop off your best Internet find of an animal gif or meme or tweet in the comments. The more animal lovers, the merrier. Speaking of sharing, feel free to share these posts anywhere in the Kinja-verse, because it has been scientifically documented that looking at pictures of cute animals reduces stress.
Xyl0 gave us plenty of cute last week ~
k2b's kitten~laser paper bag face; sweet bitty. Watch Out!
CBG brings the best gifs & memes, always~
Dr. Sattler's Liz~face Good Girl~
yamahog's Zora's bed avalanche! Sweety kitten
Pumpkin's Gus! Medicine tastes like shit~
Dastardly's stick~friend, Diana. Puppy bringing it home.
S65's monochromatic baby pup blending in all over the place.
kcunning's moss digger, couch wrecker, snuggle puppy
Agrajag's Roxy face. She has a lot of feelings about everything
Now, Bring us your Fur Faces!


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Accra; 1,847,000
238,537 sq. kilometers
Multiparty Democracy
English (official), African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga) are spoken as well.
Christian 63%, Muslim 16%, indigenous beliefs 21%.
Akan 44%, Moshi-Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3%,
Before March 1957, Ghana gained it's independence under it's first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, on 6th March, 1957, Ghana was called the Gold Coast. The Portuguese who came to Ghana in the 15th Century found so much gold between the rivers Ankobra and the Volta that they named the place Mina - meaning Mine. The Gold Coast was later adopted to by the English colonisers.
Known for its gold in colonial times, Ghana remains one of the world's top gold producers and is also noted for their timber, diamonds, cocoa, pineapple, bauxite and manganese production. The economy continues to rely heavily on agriculture which accounts for 35% of GDP and provides employment for 60% of the work force.
Ghana is a conservative and deeply religious country. Although modern attitudes prevail, respect is shown for traditional values and morals. However, the pace of life is not conservative. Ghanaian culture is characterised by a bustle and vibe of social gatherings, which is always colourful and often musical. The celebration of festivals is an essential part of life, whether for child-birth, rites of passage, puberty, marriage or death.
Textiles are significant to Ghanaian culture, with locally woven cloths used to make traditional and modern attire. The Kente is the most famous of all the Ghanaian cloths, while formally the privilege of kings and chiefs, is now largely available to everyone, yet remains expensive to produce.
Football is the most popular sport in the country. The national team, the Black Stars, are the only African team which made it into the Quarter Finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
National culinary delicacies such as char grilled guinea-fowl and the delicious fish, Tilapia are regular items on the local 'chop-house' menu, typically accompanied by 'fufu' – crushed cassava or yam. Kenkey or Banku (fermented maize meal) served with fried fish and hot peppers are specialities of Accra. Tipping is not necessarily expected, so judge the quality of service you receive.
In joining the world of tourist nations, Ghana offers beaches, wildlife, distinctive craftwork and a proud and colourful culture unique to this part of west Africa.
Visit the Ghana Embassy's website to download a visa application, required for tourists, students and business travelers.
The government of Ghana recommends that you allow at least seven days for visa processing. Visa applications for journalists can take two weeks or longer. The tourist visa gives you a stamp valid for six months.
You must submit your passport, four passport-sized photos and a copy of your round-trip itinerary with your visa application and fees. Use a secure traceable delivery service when sending your passport and documents.
Ghana requires that visitors present proof of yellow fever inoculation upon arrival at any entry port. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that you allow at least four weeks for Ghana pre-travel vaccinations. The routine vaccinations and boosters that you need include measles, mumps, rubella, polio, DPT, chickenpox and flu. Usually available at travel clinics.
You will also need an anti-malarial prescription. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the most popular ones with your personal physician.
Don't worry too much about water purifiers, there were people selling 500ml satchets of purified water everywhere, it tastes a little funny but is perfectly fine to drink and at only 5 peshwas a time it's probably cheaper than tablets or purifiers. Saying that it might be a good idea to take a small supply just incase since you don't want to get stuck with the choice of dehydration or cholera.
Ghana is located a few degrees north of the equator and has warm to hot humid weather all year long so packing the right clothes is essential.
Be forewarned that you will most likely have to HAND WASH all of your clothes when you are in Ghana.
In general avoid shorts or short skirts as they are not worn by local people - go for light trousers and skirts instead. Cotton clothes are the most durable, practical and comfortable.
Many Ghanaians will make assumptions about visitors based on how they dress, particularly if the visitor is in Ghana for work or business. The better you dress, the more seriously you will be taken.
FYI tailors are everywhere in Ghana and you can have almost anything made for a reasonable price and Ghanaians really appreciate seeing foreigners wearing Ghanaian-tailored clothes, traditional or modern. In addition, the cloth that is available here is strong enough to endure hand-washing, and is also breathable.
A quick paking list:
T-shirts (inexpensive and easy to find in Ghana)
1 Pair of sturdy pants or zip-off hiking pants: something comfy that you don't mind getting dirty
1 Pair of jeans
1 Business casual outfit and shoes
1 Pair of shorts (for home/sleeping)
cotton underwear
workout/exercise outfit or clothes
Hat for the sun
Lightweight waterproof jacket
1 Long sleeve shirt, sweatshirt or fleece (it can get cold at night)
1-2 Bandannas/Handkerchiefs (You will sweat a lot, trust me!)
For longer stays:
slacks/pants (if you are in Ghana for business your are going to live
in these. Also if you're a bit on the heavier side now, you'll probably
lose weight, so consider bringing one pair that is slightly smaller)
collar short sleeve dress shirts (you will definitely need these if you
are in Ghana for business)
board shorts (for swimming)
1-2 Pairs of knee-length shorts or capris
2-3 Cami-tanks
1-2 Dresses (fyi, they are easy to have made here)
2+ Blouses
2-3 Lightweight knee-length skirts
Conservative swimsuit
sport bra
bras (Definitely bring bras, you can buy them here, but it's awkward, so bring enough to last. Also if you can get away without using an under-wire do so, since it's really hard to hand wash with it)
Note: Showing one's mid-rift is considered taboo, so short tops or low sitting hipster trousers are best left at home.
Eventhough Certain areas of Ghana such as the Northern Region and parts of the Upper East and Upper West are home to larger-than-average Muslim populations. In terms of dress, there is no need to wear body-covering outfits in these areas, Ghanaian women in these areas wear jeans and tank tops and tightly fitting traditional dresses but it is respectful not to reveal too much flesh in dressing. Ensure skirts are at the knee and tops are not too revealing, but shoulders are acceptable.
1 Pair of hiking boots (especially if you're interested in experiencing the wildlife)
1 Pair of flip flops (for the shower and just walking around; can easily be purchased here)
Running shoes (these are available in Ghana but are expensive)
flats (for women)
Domestic Air:
Antrak Air: A wholly Ghanaian owned limited liability company incorporated in December 2001 has flights to Kumasi, Takoradi, Sunyani, Tamle and Wa.
The tickets can be reservated at their website or at their offices in all the cities they fly to in Ghana. In Accra they have one at the Kotoka Airport and one at Danquah Circle in the north of the city.
Tel: (233) (0) 302 765377, 765378
Citylink: Operates for the public as well as charter flights for corporate clients within Ghana between the major economic centres of Kumasi, Tamale, Sunyani, Takoradi and Accra.
Tel: (233) (0) 24 431-001/2/3/4
Fly 540: Offers internal flights to several locations around Ghana. They fly from Accra to Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale and Sunyani. All flights are at a low cost and the company is already known to offer good service and to have a good safety record.
Tel: (233) (0) 202 250 208
STC: The main, government owned and operated, intercity coaches. Buses from Accra to Tamale leave daily at 7am and 3pm, with the 9am bus continuing on to Bolgatanga. The bus from Accra to Ouaga. leaves at 11am, not 10am. Buses from Tamale to Accra run daily at 6.30am and 4pm, and to Kumasi at 7am (10am weekends). A service from Tamale to Takoradi runs twice a week, at 8am on Tuesdays and 3pm on Saturday.
Tel: (233-21) 221-912 or 252-835 or 221-314
VIP: Air conditioned clean buses to Kumasi. There are two levels of bus – one with larger seats and more leg room for marginally more money. Buses run frequently all day and night. A very good alternative to the long drive.
CIRCLE-ACCRA.opposite AFRICA MOTORS, 233 Accra, Ghana
Tel: 0544357030, 0544357038
OA Travel and Tours: Much like the STC and is located 200m from STC station in Accra. OA offers newer busses for cheaper, in better condition (not once broke down) and has multiple drivers for longer trips with an armed guard for security. The other main attraction of this bus system is the scheduled times it travels. Leaving at 3pm daily (promptly!) from Bolgatanga to Accra (just outside the metro station), costing only GHc30.00. It leaves Tamale to Accra (across the street from metro station) daily at 5pm, costing GHC25.00. You are also able to book tickets in advance! Insist on it a day or two ahead, sometimes you get the odd clerk who doesn't want to sell advance, but ask for a manager if this occurs.
OA Tamale: 0242-767694 / 0208-083644
OA Kumasi: 03220-41925
Car Rentals:
A one-stop-shop for online car hire in Ghana. With a wide selection of vehicles for personal as well as business car rental needs.
Rental options range from saloon cars, to luxury cars, 4 wheel driven off-road cars, minivans and -buses with competitive rates and unlimited mileage.
Language Courses
Learn Twi
These courses are focused on communication – within a short period of time you can listen to radio programmes and discuss with your Ghanaian colleagues, neighbours and friends in Twi.
Time & Date
Beginner: 17 January - 30 May 2013, 5.30 - 7pm (Thursdays)
Continuation: 15 January - 28 May 2013, 5.30 – 7pm (Tuesdays)
200 GHS for 30 teaching units
(+20 GHS registration fee for new course participants)
Payment to be made in cash at our registration office.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 9am – 12pm and 1 – 6pm
(Please note this years break due to Christmas holidays.)
Goethe-Institut Ghana
30, Kakramadu Road, P.M.B.52, Cantonments
tel: (+233) (0) 302 776 764, 779 769
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Moluccan Cockatoo
The Moluccan Cockatoo, cacatua moluccensis, is abut 50 cm (20 inches) when adult size. They are also commonly known as Salmon Crested Cockatoos. The Cockatoo is the most magnificent of the white cockatoos and most impressive of all is the bright, peach feathers of the crest. When alarmed, the Moluccan will react by quickly rising and lowering the crest (sometimes hissing or screaming at the same time). Its plumage will have varying degrees of salmon-pink throughout all of its feathering and again have the deep rich salmon crest. The under sides of the flight feathers is washed with deep salmon at the base and the tail are pale orange on the underside. The area of bare skin surrounding the eye is what, tinged with blue. Their iris is very deep black as a baby, but after the female turns a year old her eyes will slowly turn a reddish color. But on Moluccan's this is sometimes very difficult to determine. The bill is black and the legs are gray. Immature birds will look the same except babies will have a dark gray iris at first.
The Moluccan inhabits the Indonesian island of Cream, Saparua and Haruku in the South Moluccas, and has been introduced to Amboina.
They can become extremely loud if they are tame and then neglected. They will use an ear-splitting yell to protest. As far as their talking ability, they can be a good talker although their talking ability is not their greatest asset. Their wonderful nature is there best asset.
Social Habits:
The Moluccan's have a docile and affectionate nature and do make an outstanding pet. They are extremely intelligent and very attentive to its owner. As with most Cockatoos if they are spoiled they will crave constant attention and can become over demanding. This is especially true if you spent a lot of time with them and then later they are left to entertain themselves. Their happiest moments are those spent in the arms of their people. They are extremely intelligent many times figuring out how to escape form their cage. They are very good with children and are for the most part very predictable and evenly tempered. As wit most Cockatoos they can be destructive with wood items about the home, so be sure to provide them with lots to chew up, in their cage. Whether you have a male of female you will still have a very sweet loving bird.
Moluccan's need a much large cage because they love to dance and strut and huge wood toys are a must. A 36" x 24" would be nice if you have the space and you can even go larger. They might chew a lot on a cage, but a good quality power-coated cage (not just any brand) would be excellent and will out last a spray painted cage and be much easier to clean and keep nice. Be sure the cage has heavy duty bars as they have one of the toughest beaks of all the birds. Many of the cheap cages on the market might be large, but will have weak bars. Suitable bar spacing would be 3/4" to 1 1/2".
Diet Information:
The best diet for any parrot such as the Moluccan would be pellets, fresh fruits and veggies. Cockatoo can be fussy eaters but are found of corn on the cob, nuts, coconuts, berries and beans. Sometimes they will be shy of new foods, but always be persistent- it will probably pay off and teach him to eat a good varied diet. With a good pellet diet, additional vitamins are not necessary except maybe spirulina. Spirulina will enhance the color and the feathering on you Cockatoo, plus it is very healthy. There are lots of bird packaged mixes on the market today which will broadened a good veggie & fruit diet, while feeding a great nutritional diet, and making it easy for you so that you can give him great food daily. Seed should be fed only in small portions by hand, maybe when doing training or "good -bird" offerings. A must with any parrot is a water bottle system. This will provide fresh, clean water to your bird at all times, even when you aren't home for a couple of days.
They will usually reach maturity between 3 and 5 years of age.
Be sure that you have unrelated birds if you decide to breed. They can only be sexed either by blood DNA sexing or surgically bay a qualified vet and also when mature by the color of their eyes. A large nest box is needed and they do love to chew wood so a ABS plastic nest box should be considered. A T-box style breeding box is a must with these birds so that if the male becomes aggressive he can't trap the female in the box. Male Moluccan's can be extremely aggressive and have been frequently known to kill their female mates, even after being with each other for many many years. Many breeders will make sure that the males wings are clipped and the female is flighted when breeding season nears. If you are breeding these birds as pets, this may not be possible, but watch the male that he doesn't become to aggressive towards his female. A female will lay 2 eggs, although will usually raise only one baby and quite commonly will not raise her own offspring at all. It usually is a good idea to incubate and raise these babies yourself (but only if you are experienced, and this also means feeding around the clock for the first two weeks). Eggs are usually incubated for 29 days.


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Year: 2005
Run-Time: 1 x 132 min.
Directed by Directed for television by Claus Viller
ORF in cooperation with Vienna State Opera
Languages: Italian (ORIGINAL)
Format: 16:9 , 16:9
A recording from the Vienna State Opera, Vienna 2005
The sensational success of Manon at its premiere at the Opéra Comique in Paris in 1884 confirmed Jules Massenet's status as one of the outstanding French opera composers of the late 19th century. The opera was based on the novel «Die Leiden des jungen Werthers» («The Sorrows of Young Werther») by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, published in 1774. It brought overnight fame to its young author, now generally acclaimed as Germany's greatest writer.
Opera by Jules Massenet
Libretto by Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet and Georges Hartmann
Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Philippe Jordan
Choir: Vienna State Opera Choir
Cast: Marcelo Alvarez, Elina Garana, Adrian Erod, Peter Jelosits, Markus Pelz
Directed by Andrei Serban
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- "The Living Force allows Jedi to connect with the plants and animals that inhabit the world around them."
- ―Sabla-Mandibu
The Living Force was a view on the Force, accepted by the minority of Jedi throughout ages, the Living Force was thought to be present in most living beings, surrounding and penetrating them, thus making all living things connected by it. The Jedi believed the Living Force relied on their instincts and were attuned to other living beings around them, they were mindful of the future and the possible consequences of their actions, but remained focused on the present.[1]
The Living Force was viewed as having both the light and the dark side, the Jedi always had to be mindful of their actions to avoid the temptations of the dark side. Through following the Living Force, several Jedi were able to retain their identities after their physical death, becoming one with the Force and able to manifest themselves as Force ghosts. Proponents of the Living Force view, such as Qui-Gon Jinn, espoused a philosophy of "living in the moment", relied heavily on their instincts and concentrated more on sensitivity to living things, rather than fulfilling destiny, which was one of the main tenets of the Unifying Force philosophy.[2]
- Star Wars: The Old Republic (Mentioned only)
- Darth Plagueis (Mentioned only)
- Cloak of Deception
- Darth Maul 1 (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (First mentioned)
- Dooku Spotted in Gree Enclave—HoloNet News Vol. 531 #54 (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org) (Mentioned only)
- Republic 53: Blast Radius (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 22" (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Overlords"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Ghosts of Mortis"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Disappeared, Part II" (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Voices"
- "Colony Crisis"—Star Wars: The Clone Wars Comic UK 6.48
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi
- The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force
- Fate of the Jedi: Abyss
- Legacy 7 (Mentioned only)
- Star Wars Episode I: The Data File
- Living Force Campaign Guide
- The Dark Side Sourcebook
- The New Jedi Order Sourcebook
- Episode III: Revenge of the Sith: Prima Official Game Guide
- Jedi Academy Training Manual
- The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force
- Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side
- Star Wars: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook
- Hiding in Plain Sight: Star Wars Shapeshifters on StarWars.com (backup link)
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Volume 21, Issue 3, Fall 2003
Bats & Mines
By Faith Watkins
Bats have been moving into abandoned mines for about as long as miners have been packing up their picks and shovels to go in search of more promising diggings. Centuries of miners have left thousands of miles of underground passageways spiderwebbed beneath the surface of North America and much of the world. Bats use many of them for hibernating, for courtship and mating, for giving birth and rearing young, for night roosting, and as crucial rest stops on their migratory journeys.
Mines have become critical as traditional bat habitats disappear with alarming frequency. Cities encroach on natural caverns, while big, old hollow trees vanish from the forests. Old mines have become homes of last resort for millions of bats that represent 28 of the 46 bat species in the United States.
In the American West, some species, including Townsend's big-eared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii) and California leaf-nosed bats (Macrotus californicus), often depend on abandoned mines for their very survival. In eastern states, abandoned mines house some of the largest known populations of such endangered species as the Indiana myotis (Myotis sodalis). Our understanding of the intricate ways in which bats use mines continues to grow as researchers study the complex interactions between bats and mines.
A decade ago, many of North America's largest remaining bat populations were severely threatened by plans to close thousands of bat-occupied mines on federal, state, and private lands because of safety concerns. BCI and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management created the Bats and Mines Project in 1994 to protect mine-dwelling bats. By building local partnerships with an array of federal and state agencies, private organizations, and leading mining companies, the project has installed bat-friendly gates on more than 1,000 old mines. Local and national caver groups have contributed thousands of hours of labor.
Once, countless bats were trapped inside mines that were blasted or bulldozed shut. Now, thanks to BCI's Bats and Mines Project, pre-closure surveys are almost routine and thousands of mines have become bat sanctuaries. As a direct result, the endangered Indiana myotis is now showing real signs of recovery. The Townsend's big-eared bat, which had seemed destined for a spot on the endangered list a decade ago, is growing in numbers in many areas. Approximately 200 of its most important roosts are now protected as mine sanctuaries.


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Apache Spark 2.0 has been released with updated SQL support, structured streaming and better performance. Apache Spark is an open source data processing engine that has become very popular since its initial release. It improves on Hadoop MapReduce performance, running programs up to 100 times faster in memory and ten times faster on disk, according to Apache. The graph below shows logistic regression in Hadoop and Spark (according to Apache). The new version has improved support for standard SQL, with a new ANSI SQL parser and support for subqueries. The parser supports both ANSI-SQL and Hive QL, while the subquery support covers uncorrelated and correlated scalar subqueries; NOT IN predicate subqueries; IN predicate subqueries; and (NOT) EXISTS predicate subqueries. The support for SQL:2003 means Spark 2.0 can run all the…
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NEW YORK - August 12, 2003- Select genomic drug discovery names should continue to outperform through the remainder of this year and into 2004, according to a recently published report titled, Genomics Discovery Industry Overview by U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Senior Research Analyst Edward Tenthoff. Tenthoff believes fundamental progress including clinical milestones, Investigational New Drug (IND) filings and new collaborations will drive the industry.
According to Tenthoff, a separation of quality has occurred in the genomics sector that is only now beginning to reflect in the valuations of emerging winners. "We believe this valuation disconnect still offers investors with attractive entry points to build long-term positions in genomic discovery names that are providing the future targets to the drug industry," said Tenthoff.
In addition, Tenthoff analyzes the near-term future of the genomics industry, stating that he expects the remainder of 2003 to be a stock picker's environment with potential event-driven trading opportunities throughout the year. "While we believe the summer may represent a period of consolidation of recent gains in the sector, we expect several well-funded, differentiated discovery companies to be positioned for big returns in fourth quarter 2003 and into next year," said Tenthoff.
"We believe that target-discovery identification and drug development, though risky, offer the greatest potential return on genomic discoveries," said Tenthoff. "Investors should remain focused on high-quality, well-funded names with upcoming valuation drivers including clinical milestones, IND filings and collaborations."
Proteomics, a post-genomic discovery approach, is another key aspect of the genomics discovery industry. Tenthoff states that while most proteomics discovery companies are focused exclusively on the protein, most early genomics companies have subsequently built out extensive proteomic capabilities. He believes that integrated genomics and proteomics research will provide the best targets.
"We suggest that now is the time to buy genomic discovery names," said Tenthoff. "We see genomic and proteomic research providing the future targets and compounds for the drug industry. With the tide turning, we have seen some of these stars of tomorrow offering some of the biggest returns in the biotech industry."
Tenthoff currently covers Celera Genomics Group (CRA, #, $9.55) with an Underperform rating, Exelixis Inc. (EXEL, #>, $6.31) with a Strong Buy rating and a 12-month price target of $11 (12x 2004 revenues of $65 million), Human Genome Sciences Inc. (HGSI, #>, $12.45) with an Outperform rating and a 12-month price target of $15 (projected enterprise value of $800 million based on clinical pipeline) and Lexicon Genetics Incorporated (LEXG, #, $4.91) with an Outperform rating and a 12-month price target of $8 (10x 2004 revenues of $50 million).
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Top 10 conclusions Premier League weekend 4-5 December
1. With seven minutes of injury time, Carlo Ancelotti got injury time of Fergie proportions to beat Everton but only got a point.
2. Samir Nasri definitely has a future career as a Strictly Come Dancing contestant.
3. Although the best bit of the skill of the weekend was Gary Cahill's stepover for Carlos Tevez's goal.
4. Everton's horrible pink and black away kit is a bit useless since their new cream third shirt is far nicer.
5. Carlos Tevez does not like to part with his armband.
6. Heurelho Gomes thinks his balls need special treatment.
7. It was a day for deflections at the DW on Saturday.
8. With Somen Tchoyi now finding the net regularly for West Brom, OTP reckons it's about time the Baggies adopted the 'We had Tchoyi, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun' song he was afforded at Red Bull Salzburg.
9. Peter Odemwingie is back to his player of the month goalscoring form. That will come as a relief to Roberto Di Matteo.
10. Blackpool's got away with their aerobics, frozen sand, bacon sandwich and gambling regime in the end after their match again Manchester United was called off.


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Samaritans Giving Trees
This Christmas you can give the gift of joy to a local child in need by donating a toy to Samaritans Giving Tree.
Local businesses set up Christmas Trees in the lead up to Christmas where people can leave donated Christmas presents. These gifts then go to Samaritans Christmas Assistance where families, who cannot afford to purchase Christmas presents for their children, are invited to visit and select free toys.
Perhaps this year you might like to consider donating a gift to child in need? We ask that you please leave gifts unwrapped.
Giving Trees are located at:
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Planning a video is admittedly something that not all of us are adept at – after all, if you are not a professional filmmaker or video production specialist, you may have to deal with a lot of technical terms and processes that may leave you more confused than ever.
But anyone who has a basic idea of video production will tell you that planning a story board is often the first – and most important – step. The importance of a story board cannot be ignored, as it will be responsible for bringing your story or message to life. With a story board, you create a sequence of thumbnails which will show the video's breakdown and illuminate the key footage or scenes. A story board is vital for films, music videos, web streaming videos, TV programmes and specials, documentaries, advertisements, and more – and without one, you could very well have a video that is disorganised, does not impart a clear message, or worse.
The importance of a timeline
First of all, you need to set the parametres regarding your story's location and when it takes place. This would also include determining the order of the various events in your story. To help you be more organised, make a list of your story's major events and the order in which they occur.
Establishing your story's crucial scenes
The next step is establishing the story's vital scenes. For this, you would have to pick the scenes which showcase the developing plot. You also have to pay special attention to your story's turning points, such as twists in the plot or any major changes. Any change in setting should also be considered and made clear. One tip: if you are writing a story board for an advertisement which lasts for 30 seconds, your story board should ideally have fifteen frames or less, with two seconds given to each frame.
Determining the details
After establishing the timeline and the main scenes, you can then work on the details of the story itself. If you are planning a film, for instance, it would be a good idea to break the film down per shot (also referred to as a 'shot list'). Keep in mind that in any story board, whether it's for a film, an advertisement, or a simple corporate video, you have to make sure the visuals are clear. Be practical when it comes to the amount of detail you would like to include, as you wouldn't want your audience to be lost in the details rather than see the picture as a whole.
Describing the scenes
Now that you have established the timeline, crucial scenes, and details, the next step is to make a clear description of every cell in your story board. Action is essential, so you have to make it a point to write a detailed description of each scene's main elements. For instance, if you have a scene where two characters are conversing, what would you like this image to convey? Be clear on whether you want the two characters to be smiling, arguing, or agreeing. Be specific about how you want to scene to look, and this will help your story become clearer to your audience.
In any case, your story board can be more effective if you also enlist help from professionals, such as web video production London specialists. Advice and recommendations from the experts (such as those from Raw Productions at http://www.rawproductions.tv) will always come in handy, especially if you are not really sure about how to go about it properly.
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Olazábal the pranky engineer
Engineer 2nd grade from the 3rd Structural Design Committee of Odrixia. She is well versed with the outside world due to her years as stage technician in Elisa's theatre projects, but this adventure is an advanced study trip to a location which was supposed to have never existed. Head-strong beyond measure and with a considerably weird taste of humor, Olazábal is often a less than ideal travel companion, but she is considered life-savingly important by everyone due her techno-skills in healing. Her apparatuses make healing even a grave wound possible, which most consider to be magic, whereas Olazábal herself is content with saying: "It's just a well designed piece of technology. Study more."
Like most female dwarves, Olazábal is bearded and thoroughly muscular.
Bastian the haunted warrior
A former general of the mightiest army in the whole of Zanziar, the 5th Legion of Gory. Sullen and obviously haunted by some dark events in his past, Bastian's commanding voice and tactical skills are only surpassed by his excellence with a sword. The reasons for Bastian's interest to endanger his life in this foolhardy effort are not known, but it's safe to assume that seeking resolution with his past might have a lot to do with it.
Part of his less known resume reveals versatility in poetry and military tactics, which he combines in surprising situation, likely as much to annoy than to enjoy.
Elisa the theatric magus
Some years ago, Elisa was the leading statesman of the Elven cities, but as she put it "went out of fashion". Now she uses her formidable magic arts to repay a lost bet to Olazabal.
Elisa is known for her linguistic skills and excellence in short stories, yet her true fame comes from the theatre plays she has written, directed and often performed in. For over a hundred years she has honed her use of magic to perform better theatre tricks. Sharp tongued, witty, enigmatic, and without respect for any customs, fashions, or authorities would describe Elisa very well, but one should not forget her startling looks and immense wisdom.
Simma the recalcitrant prophet
The prophet of the new coming of the True God – or a scammer of mind-boggling scale – opinions about Simma vary widely. Simma is long and fragile for a hobbit, which is intensified by his melancholic demeanor, yet there are very few more enigmatic public speakers than him. Simma saw the demon cult's location in a vision from the True God and contacted Neshilim.
Groggy, enigmatic and irritating are the most often used adjectives to describe Simma, who sees all of those be just the flip sides of devotion. Simma bears the mental scars of years of slavery and serfdom, which was made only worse by his absolute lack of respect of any authority not set by himself.
Niffil the aristocratic spy
Despite years in the upper echelons of the secret service of the political apparatus of Gory, Niffil still retains his original street-dude attitude strangely combined with upper class outlook.
One would never guess from his appearance that Niffil orchestrated several black ops teams who struck hard against traders trying to find a way around the state's trade monopoly. Dark back alleys of Gorian towns tell stories of Niffil even doing a couple of assassinations by himself, yet no witnesses have ever materialized.
Niffil is known for nimble fingers, good hand-eye coordination and determination to survive even if the odds are low.
Tyra the indomitable berserker
Hailing from the Northern Isles, Tyra comes like a viking warrior of legend. She was a skilled protector at an early age, and her berserker spirit elevated her among the tribe to a higher status than anyone would have predicted.
That all changed when she met and befriended Simma, whose enigmatic devotion and disdain of authority were so outside of Tyra's experience that she couldn't help but abandon her old life to follow him.
Tyra is now seen by most as silent, cold and brooding, only truly rousing to life during battle.
Mogba'gh the barbarian shaman
Mogba'gh is a feared shaman, a ju-ju man with unparalleled powers and even here, far away from the nature spirits of the ancestral forest, Mogba'gh wields abilities beyond comprehension. It's said that he is not an albino by birth, but rather became one due to a botched witchery.
It's not known by anyone but Elisa why Mogba'gh is here or what he aims to do, but so far everyone has been very content with the idea of having another magus in their midst, even if he is strange as him.
Mogba'ghs pointily filed teeth, his general behaviour and dark stories about culinary pleasures have formed a reputation of a repugnant, barbaric cannibal that he seems to enjoy and cultivate at every possible instant.
Aisha the uncanny witch
A middle-aged halfling witch. She was blessed with strong magical skills, but those same skills have also molded her nature such that it's all but impossible for her to remain among "civilized people". By nature she is an extrovert and a fatalist, but she possesses a strong charisma. She is not a loner, though all witches tend to limit their associations with the mundane world. In her youth she was a house slave of a human family in the metropolis of Gory, and she hated every moment of it. Witches always focus their powers on one aspect of magic or another; hers being transmutation and transference.
Neshilim the deposed priest
Just a year ago the whole country of Vidal-Sis was under the iron fist of the clergy led by High Priest Neshilim, then a peasant revolt backed by neighboring countries and Demon cultists changed the balance. Dreams of returning to former glory and power can only come true if the Demon cult is annihilated and Neshilim returns to temple city alive… with the head of the demon as solid proof of clandestine forces behind the current anarchy.
Losing his position hammered newborn spirituality, understanding the meaning of a religion and a measures of humility to Neshilim's core, which was formerly built from ruthless efficiency and absolute power topped with an obsession for physical fitness.


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"They should be allowing more dogs in places," Mr. Franken deadpans to the voter, "dogs in grocery stores, dogs in hardware stores."Sweet. Thanks, New York Times for telling us what candidates should and shouldn't do. What's more, they don't even bother to disclose the polling numbers of the race, only saying that Franken and Mike Ciresi, Franken's competitor for the nomination, are "competitive challengers" to Sen. Norm Coleman. When I bothered to look up the actual poll numbers, as reported by the Strib, Coleman is leading to Franken by 49-42. Coleman leads Ciresi by 46-43.
Would-be senators do not usually meander into such lines of conversation. Nor do they make up silly songs incorporating the names on their list during "call time," the endless hours spent calling prospective donors. Nor do they draw freehand sketches of the United States as a party trick at campaign meet-and-greets.
Regardless, the Times' article wasn't particularly helpful. Aren't they supposed to be a real newspaper?


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December 21, 2012 – The End of the World?
Depending which camp you sit in, you may, or may not believe Friday, December 21, 2012 will be the end of the world.
Being the eternal optimist that I am, I side with those who think that things will keep on the same as they did, that I'll continue to eat too many Christmas cookies over the holidays and that I'll be making resolutions about the gym and exercise in January.
Before I get too far ahead of myself though, I wanted to let everyone know about a pretty quick and painless way to try Windows Server 2012 right now on Windows Azure. For those of you that think the world is ending, this is probably the best news you've heard in a while!
In all seriousness, being an IT Professional means that you're probably not taking as much time off as you'd like over the holidays. Instead you're keeping an eye on things, maybe even trying out something new. If you're going to try out anything over the holidays, this should be it. Think of it as an investment in yourself. There are a lot of things you can do with Windows Server 2012 on Windows Azure that will help make your work a bit easier, like:
- Create and manage Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machines
- Manage a Windows Server 2012 Virtual Machine on Windows Azure
- Connect your new Virtual Machines to your existing data center using a virtual private network
- Customize virtual hard disks running Windows Server 2012 and quickly deploy them on Windows Azure
I know, I know you have a lot going on right now and if you're like me, you've barely touched your Christmas shopping list. But when's the last time you did something for yourself? This is the gift that will keep on giving throughout the year. Sometimes it's okay to be a little selfish, even if it is around the holidays.
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The big reveal....
These leg warmers were my favorite knit project during the holiday season. I knit them for a University of Nevada, Reno grad student. She wanted Anthropologie legwarmers which were sold out. How did I know that? I saw that she pinned them on Pinterest! So I whipped these out for her on Addi Turbo 12" circs as a last minute Christmas gift.
And, she loves them!
And, she loves them!
Legwarmers are back!
The pattern for the legwarmers is Some Cloudy Day
by Tiny Owl Knits and it's a free pattern!
I knit mine in Rowan's Felted Tweed DK in color 165 Scree. The color looks blue sometimes and in other light, appears more gray. Hmm, kind of just like a cloudy day.


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My friend Shilpa is interested in a career in travel and tourism, she loves to travel all over the world. She had experience in the service industry, what should she do?
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There are generally 3 ways to get into the travel industry:
Option 1: Do a Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management of 12-18 months duration from a reputed institution.
Option 2: Do an IATA (International Air Transport Association) or similar certification courses on Airline Operations/ Passenger fare and ticketing/ International cargo agent/ International Travel and Tourism/other courses.
Option 3: Do a 2 years full-time MTA (Master of Tourism Administration)
And of course, MBAs from premier business schools get opportunities in travel industry.
Institutions offering the above courses:
K C College Of Management Studies
Dinsha Vacha Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020
Course: Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Sophia Polytechnic
Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai- 400 026
Course: Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Garware Institute Of Career Education & Development
Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai-400 098
Course: Diploma in Tourism and Travel industry management,
PG Diploma in Tourism and Travel industry management
SNDT Women's University,
1 Nathibai Thackersay Road, Mumbai 400020
Course: Diploma in Tourism and Travel management
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221 005
Course: MTA
Pondicherry University, R V Nagar, Pondicherry 605014
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This may help communicate / coordinate efforts that span multiple development teams and stakeholders.
Apropos is an open source agile planning tool focused on large team Agile Portfolio Planning. The typical use of Apropos would be an organization that:
* Uses an Agile development process like XP, Scrum, or Kanban
* Has multiple Agile teams that need to coordinate
* Makes use of an Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool to track their team progress
The last point is very important. Apropos is designed to work in tandem with your existing ALM tool, not replace it. Most ALM tools do not provide the full tool set to support a Agile Project Portfolio Scheduling, which is where Apropos comes in.
Some of the benefits that you can realize from implementing an Agile Portfolio Process using Apropos as the foundation include:
* Synergies with downstream organizations such as Operations, Professional Services, and Sales
* Increased delivery value through organization-wide alignment of priorities
* Continuous improvement enabled by whole process feedback loops
* Realtime visibility into delivery status and potential blockages
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Physics and Multitouch
I've been reading a lot about multi-touch with Flash within the past year and, needless to say, was excited when Adobe announced that CS5 will enable multi-touch directly through Flash. I have a lot of questions about how that willl work and like other API's if it'll be as easy to plug in hardware devices (ie. iPhone, Wii Remotes, etc).
Over the past two weeks I've been doing some tests with TUIO and MSARemote. I wanted to test with Processing because I've been having some tracking problems with Flash (still trying to figure out why it's so jumpy) and Processing is a lot faster.
Also, I've been working on creating a new portfolio site and while brainstorming for it, I decided to do a few physics tests to try Gravity and Repulsion techniques.
As you can see above, the bouncy balls was my first physics test. In that image, I have 12 balls bouncing around, with the yellow ball being what I was dragging with my mouse.
Physics Test 1 w/ Multitouch from Colin Duffy on Vimeo.
Here you can see I implemented TUIO into my project and can control multiple balls with my fingers over my iPhone. I also added a debug mode (turning on and off through double-tapping the iPhone screen) which you can see here. I used TUIO's sample code to display the trail of each finger's movement.
Physics Test 2 w/ Multitouch from Colin Duffy on Vimeo.
This next test involved a gravitational pull with particles that repel off one another. As you can see from the second image, I implemented multi-touch to add points from more than one direction. There's still a few things I'd like to do with this that I'll continue to work on.


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Hello March! Today we are celebrating. Firstly, because February, the month I like the least, is over. Secondly, because it's the 1st of March – a traditional holiday in my country marking the cult to health, wellbeing and fertility. And lastly, because it's been one year since Bulgaria Mall and I initiated our collaboration project. Such a great day, isn't it?
The past year has gone so quickly. I remember like it was yesterday when I stepped in Bulgaria Mall's Esprit with the mission to select the first outfit. I felt insecure, indecisive and confused. How was I going to do this? It seemed complicated. 365 days and 53 posts later I am more than just happy. I am grateful. Grateful for the opportunity, for the lessons learnt and for every single person I have met on the line. It's been a wonderful journey, and I'm so looking forward to what it'd bring us in the future. But it's been such a wonderful journey thanks to all of you, thanks to your trust and support. Your recognition is our inspiration.
Now let's quickly get back to the main topic – fashion. After picking navy as a basic color for this look, I needed some print to make it more playful. The little anchors caught my eye quickly, but was it enough? I've already told you how much I enjoy mixing patterns and prints. This outfit here is yet another proof. I picked this print bag as it matches the spirit of the whole outfit, while still standing out with its distinctive floral elements. And it is such a nice mix of both spring and summer motifs – a great way to get carried away in the positive vibes of these two seasons.
STEFANEL Navy Skirt / STEFAN Anchor Shirt / STEFANEL Navy Jumper / PRONTA Print Bag / PRONTA Bracelet / STEFANEL Rings
All of the aforementioned items are available at Bulgaria Mall.
Later today Bulgaria Mall and I will announce our little surprise for you to celebrate our year of partnership. Follow me on Facebook for more details.
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Dauphin District Chamber of Commerce is offering to all new members, that never had a membership with the chamber, the chance to connect with the community and its members. This special offer is for the first year only, and then regular membership rates apply. What are you waiting for, sign up NOW!
A Chamber Membership is ideal for all types of businesses. We can be there for your business every step of the way!
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Joining the Dauphin Chamber is a strategic investment for your business. A research study done by the Schapiro Group demonstrates the value of joining your local chamber:
- When a consumer knows a small business is a Chamber member, they are 63% more likely to purchase products or services from it. Consumers infer that Chamber members are more trustworthy, they care more about their customers, are more involved in the community, and they are considered an industry leader.
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National Biodiesel Board Celebrates Five Years in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY - The National Biodiesel Board had a lot to celebrate Thursday. Not only was it the NBB's 20th anniversary as a national organization, but Thursday marked its 5th year at its headquarters in Jefferson City.
The NBB was founded in Missouri in 1993 after researchers began studying biofuel at the University of Missouri. In 2008, the industry became commercialized. That is when the organization decided to make its headquarters in Jefferson City.
"When we take stock of where we have been and where we are going, and as we look to yet another year of record biodiesel production, we are proud that our roots remain deep in the Midwest and firmly planted in our original hometown," the NBB's CEO Joe Jobe said in a news release.
Since 1993, Jobe said biofuel production is much more common. Since 2003 alone, production has jumped from 20 million gallons to 1.6 billion gallons. Jobe said that is because, "It burns cleaner, it has better performance, and it is a homegrown fuel that is made from products grown from our farmers, from right here in the United States and we don't have to import it from hostile regions from the world."
Missouri is the second largest biodiesel producer in the nation. That is why John Redecker is a regular at BiofuelsUSA. Redecker said all his semi truck runs on is biodiesel, and he has bought nearly 80,000 gallons over the last three years.
"I make a living but I go through a lot of money. I bought $50 to $60,000 worth of diesel fuel this year alone. So it keeps more of my money in America, plain and simple," Redecker said.
Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel for diesel vehicles, produced from a diverse mix of resources like recycled cooking oil, soybean oil and animal fats. It is the only EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel.


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Carolyn Scott
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Carolyn Mozell Scott, 77, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, in Houston, after a brave battle with Parkinson's disease.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, Sept. 30, at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Friday at the funeral home, with a reception to be held at Garden District, immediately following the service. Monsignor Charles Dubois, of Lake Charles, La, will be officiating.
Carolyn was born in Jasper, Sept. 18, 1939, to Euel Cranston Scott and Mozell Watkins Scott and grew up in Beaumont. She attended Lamar University and retired in 2004 as an Executive Assistant from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Prior to that she spent many years working at James River Corporation (Printpack) in Orange. Carolyn had a love for art, including oil painting and sketching. She was a prize winning artist. She was also an avid gardener, extensive traveler and enjoyed many trips with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jack Scott. .
Survivors include: her brother Gary Scott and his wife Nancy of Beaumont; three sons: Robert Fogal, III and his wife Thuy of Houston, Ron Fogal and his wife Maria, of Lake Charles, Jay Fogal and his wife Felicia of Houston.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Christina Fogal Thornhill and her husband Kendall, Allison Fogal Walker and her husband Blake, Zack Pepper, Addie Eckert, Emma Fogal, Jackson Fogal, Isabella Fogal, Olivia Fogal, Avery Fogal, Caitlyn Duong and Samantha Duong and six great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express our appreciation for the love and care extended by the staff at La Hacienda Nursing and Rehab Center in Houston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research at michaeljfox.org.


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Hungry Planet Project: Glad Ostensen Family, near Oslo, Norway.
The Glad Ostensen family in Gjerdrum, Norway. Anders Ostensen, 48, and his son, Amund, 8, on the back porch of their farmhouse as a windy thunderstorm approaches. Model-Released.
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Today, Mark Rais of Really Linux, author of the book "Linux for the Rest of Us", made my day by emailing me:
Just figured I'd write briefly to let you know I've had a bit more time to look at all the goodies and have to say that 5.0 is truly fantastic!
I have spent a lot of time working in Sybase and Oracle environments and believe that 5.0 is going to make a serious play for that space. Outstanding stuff!!!
Thanks, Mark!
And all the rest of you: Keep letting us know how you think we're doing!


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Hunting Duck is just a beginning! Set on a hunting adventure to rampage on beautiful forest filled with ducks. Strike as a master duck hunter in an amazing shooting game to become a deadly shooting legend. Play as an expert hunter and Make the best use of your shooting gun in your duck hunting mission. Use your bird's hunter skills, aim and become a crazy duck hunter. Shoot flying ducks by tapping on them. Aim precisely and shoot only grey ducks and avoid to hit yellow ducks. An excellent shoot will gain you high scores while a wrong shoot will lead to an end of the game. Unlimited bullets available with automatic reloading that helps to continue the game without any delay. Shoot as many ducks, as you can, to get the highest scores and test your reflexes of shooting. Hunting season is ON for those who wants to show their shooting skills and prove themselves as the best hunters. You have to be brave enough to chase for your hunt in the beautiful forest. The game is very simple wit
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Via People Magazine, we knew now how George Clooney celebrated Amal's birthday . After her representation at ECHR in Strasbourg, Amal went back to the US and joined George Clooney in Los Angeles.
Amal celebrated her 37th birthday on Sunday with George Clooney in understated fashion with a low-key dinner at their home.
That's what Rande Gerber, Cindy Crawford's husband and one of the Clooneys' close friends, told reporters at the Omega and Orbis Hospital in the Sky screening at the New-York Historical Society on Thursday.
"We just had a dinner with a small group of close friends at George's house," Gerber, 52, said. As for what George did for Amal's birthday, the entrepreneur revealed that George is "always doing special things for her." So romantic 🙂


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FLAG 5.0 Idol Bomb
Summary: The next loose spirit turns up.
Alex: This week, Elise gets entranced with a new and upcoming idol, a popular singer under the name of Kanon.And of course, it goes without saying that the loose soul of this week will belong to her.And ofcourse, it just so happens that the most popular idol currently in Japan goes to the same school and the same class as both Katsuragi and Elise.Such a coincidence, huh? As you'd expect though, Katsuragi couldn't care less about her since she's a real idol, and she's obviously just a drug taking booze drinking love making teenage girl who's a disgrace to the name of a female. Or…not. Turn's out she's actually a sweet little girl who just wants everyone to acknowledge her as an idol, so when she just happens to bump into Katsuragi at a secret spot where nobody else goes on the school roof, when he doesn't accept her she declares war on him.
This brings about a strange sequence of events, where Kanon sings and Katsuragi ignores her, deep in the belief that when a women chases after a man it's some devious trap, especially when an idol has set it, and just makes the whole thing that little bit more unbelievable and strange.
What I feel is one of the points this episode in particular didn't get across was what a game where you make heroins fall in love with you is really about. It's not about these strange encounters or popular idols turning up in your classroom as a student, it's about regular girls who have a dream and want to make it true. I'd accept this arc much more if it turned out that Kanon wanted to become a famous idol, but the idea that a famous idol goes to a regular school just isn't what a dating sim is about.


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The Teal Pumpkin Project was started as an effort to bring awareness to kids with food allergies. By placing a teal pumpkin on your porch you are letting everyone know that instead of passing out candy, your house is passing out non-food goodies! This will be our first year participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project. Our house is not affected by food allergies, however, I am all about passing out a treat this is not loaded with sugar.
Instead of painting a pumpkin teal, I decided to make teal pumpkin planters. It was super simple, quick, and added a pop of color to our front porch.
The first step was to paint the plastic pumpkin buckets. I purchased mine at Walmart for $1 each, but this time of year you can find them just about anywhere. First I spray painted them a solid teal and once that was dry, I added a second coat of teal glitter.
Since they were being used a planters, I drilled holes into the bottom of the buckets so the water could drain. After the holes were drilled, I added the flowers, and put them on display!
To watch a quick video of how these DIY Halloween Decor Teal Pumpkin Project Planters were made, click here.


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The day before was just as out of place... as all of my neighbors were firing up their grills I was inside on a warm sunny day slow brazing Short Ribs. These guys rocked by the way! The recipe was adapted from epicurious.com (by adapted I mean that I didn't have all the ingredients on hand)
1/2 ounce dried morel mushrooms
1 cup boiling water
For the dry rub
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds meaty short ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
To braise the meat
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1cup canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup liquid that the mushrooms soaked in
1 bay leaf
For the crumbs
2 TBS butter, room temperature
1 cup bread crumbs
3 of the above mentioned mushrooms chopped
2 TBS Dijon mustard
|Here it is with the sauce, very tasty, not as photogenic.


text: Madison Square Garden is a entertainment and sports Mecca only the biggest brightest and the best get to bring there talent to MSG. This place has hosted New York Knicks games, New York Rangers games, Muhammad Ali fights, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Destiny's Child, Jay Z and Aerosmith concerts. I am really proud of what Kevin Hart is doing with his career right now I am a big Kevin Hart fan and the fact that his latest stand up comedy movie to place at Madison Square Gardens lets you know how big this dude has become. Dare I say it he is drifting into iconic status keep it up K Hart and don't blow it like Dave Chapelle.


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Buying a second-hand truck is not like buying a second-hand car. There are some commonalities but plenty of differences too. If you do not know the details you should enquire about, you may close a bad deal and incur loss.
Whether you are a farmer or have some other business, buying a second-hand truck will be made easier provided you consider the following aspects before making an investment. With the help of Go Capital you may crack a good deal, especially if you have no credit score or a bad credit and you need financing assistance.
Aspects Involved
First, see what your requirements are. Is it a box truck or a flatbed that you need? Manufacturers bring out a variety in producing trucks for different needs and purposes. For instance, if you are a farmer, then your need will be different from a poultry owner. A farmer may need the vehicle to transport crops or livestock from one place to the other, whereas a poultry farmer may need specific trucks for the transportation of eggs.
What Is The Engine Power That You May Need?
The power of an engine plays an important role in the selection of the right truck. If your job includes towing things, you may need different horsepower from a regular truck.
The engine's fuel consumption is also something to be considered. The amount of fuel used by a compact car is different from what a truck uses. Even in the category of trucks, different vehicles have multiple fuel usages. Make sure to check the mileage before investing.
You should inspect the engine before buying the vehicle. This is possible only if you have done your homework and are prepared to make the necessary enquiries. Even a mere look at the engine may answer many of your questions.
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Most trucks are manual, but the trend of using automatic trucks is gaining traction. If you have been driving for decades, a manual truck is not too much of a task for you. Some drivers find it more convenient to drive an automatic truck as the job of a truck driver is very stressful.
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Once you think about closing the deal, ask for the documents mentioning the timely servicing and regular maintenance.
These documents work like records and indicate how the truck has been maintained. If the records are provided without any hassle, that is usually a sign that the vehicle was well cared for and is worth buying.
The absence of such records does not necessarily mean the truck is not in good shape. A thorough inspection of the truck you are keen on buying may make your doubts go away.
Buying a new truck is not possible for many owner-operators. Investing in a used or second-hand truck is a brilliant idea in such circumstances. You should just make sure you carry out due research and prepare well for the purchase.


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Tick Size Pilot Firm Review Files
As prescribed in FINRA Rule 6191, FINRA will use additional Tick Size information included on each Trading Center's OATS reports to create the calculations required by Appendix B.I and B.II of the Tick Size Pilot Plan for Trading Centers that FINRA is the Designated Examining Authority (DEA). Beginning July 25, 2016, FINRA will make the Tick Size Appendix B.I and B.II calculations for each individual Trading Center available for review by firms for the months of April and May 2016. These are the statistics that will be provided by FINRA with attribution to each individual Trading Center to the SEC and published without attribution to individual Trading Centers on FINRA's website in November 2016. The June and July statistics will be provided to the SEC on August 30, 2016.
Tick Size Pilot Firm Review files will be available via the FINRA Automated Data Delivery System (ADDS). Firms may manually download their monthly data via the FINRA ADDS website, or can elect to retrieve the data via SFTP. Both web and SFTP access are available to firms free of charge.
FINRA ADDS website
Effective Monday, June 27th, Super Account Administrators at firms that have OATS access will automatically be given Administrator rights to the new "Tick Size Firm Review" privilege. A firm's Super Account Administrator may then give one or more users access to the "Tick Size Firm Review" privilege to request and download Tick Size Pilot Firm Review files on demand at: https://datadelivery.finra.org
Please note: until the Tick Size Firm Review files are published, users with this privilege will not be able to submit any data requests. Publication is currently expected in mid-July.
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Firms retrieving the data via a machine-to-machine process can submit an FTP File Transfer Application to request access to ADDS Tick Size Pilot Firm Review SFTP privilege. To obtain a copy of the form to request SFTP access, please contact the FINRA Gateway Call Center at 301-869-6699 on or after Monday, June 27th.
Additionally, in order to be included in FINRA's firewall, any firm that requests SFTP access must also send their gateway IP address to data delivery.
Please note: FTP users will not retrieve any Tick Size Firm Review data until the files are published. Publication is currently expected in mid-July.
For more information about FINRA ADDS, please see the User Guide .
Questions about getting access to the files should be sent to data delivery. Questions regarding the content of the files should be directed to the Tick Size Pilot Program email.


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OKLAHOMA CAPITOL -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) has issued its 2012 Annual Report, recognizing several Oklahomans who have used the agency's services and programs to overcome obstacles and find success.
The report, entitled "75 Years of Service for Oklahoma," featured Duncan resident Lyndell Brooks. As a client of OKDHS' Child Support Services, Brooks says his caseworker helped him with an "attitude adjustment," turning his life around.
"After my wife divorced me, she took the kids and moved out of state," he said. "I paid child support faithfully for years without ever getting to see my children. Finally, I stopped paying, and as a result I was sentenced to six months in the county jail."
During that time, Brooks became a model inmate and began cooperating with the OKDHS.
"I did not understand the system," he said. "Once LeAnn (his OKDHS caseworker) helped me understand things, I got a new attitude. I began working as a trustee at the jail, and the day after I was released, the sheriff offered me a job."
Today, Brooks is remarried and is pastor at Duncan's Jubilee Full Gospel Tabernacle. His oldest son moved back to Oklahoma and works with him at the church.
"The incarceration taught me a lot," Brooks says. "It taught me patience and to look farther into what was going on in my life. If we look at the positive instead of the negative then we stand a better chance of making things change and happen. I am grateful to DHS because my experiences have made me the man I am today."
Through the 2012 Annual Report, see how Oklahomans were served by the OKDHS. After 75 years of service, the agency's mission continues as it strives to help Oklahoma families lead safer, healthier, and more productive lives.
A video documentary introduces a few of those Oklahomans and tells how OKDHS is serving greater numbers of families and individuals than ever before. To learn more about these clients, please visit OKDHS' Annual Report online at http://oucpm.org/okdhsannualreport/
Duncan minister Lyndell Brooks credits OKDHS with helping turn his life around.


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Google Timelapse tells story of Washington's cities, parks
Photos show Seattle-area grow, forests re-green
Washington seems to have changed a lot in the past 30 years, particularly in Seattle, city of cranes and creative destruction.
A new Google Earth feature puts that premise to the test. Using a technology developed at Carnegie Mellon University, Google combined more than 5 million satellite images to create a comprehensive time-lapse image collection.
Check out the gallery above for a look at how 15 of Washington's biggest cities changed between 1986 and 2016. Images of the state's large national parks and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, also included above, show the forests regrow as clear-cut logging was curtailed.
Here's a look at how Seattle, Washington, the region and the world have changed, as seen from space.
The images were taken by five satellites. Most were captured by Landsat, a U.S. Geological Survey-NASA joint effort that has been watching Earth since the 1970s. Images from a similar European Space Agency program were also used.
Seattlepi.com reporter Levi Pulkkinen can be reached at 206-448-8348 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow Levi on Twitter at twitter.com/levipulk.


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SOFI does not publish HUD master key codes and SOFI does not sell any locks, lockboxes or keys. SOFI respects that HUD needs to restrict and control all of their sensitive master key codes. They need to control and monitor access to their HUGE pool of assets.
HUD handles the security of their HUGE pool or assets like you would expect at a rundown Motel 6 that still uses keys. HUD needs to move to ELECTRONIC … access controlled … locks or lockboxes. They need a new 2017 security plan. Recycling key codes will not work. HUD has no control over the security of HUD assets. HUD needs to get it right … and do it NOW!
Talk to some of the people at Walmart and even they will tell you that HUD security for pool assets is extremely out-of-date. If a Walmart customer says the system is not secure … it is not secure. Visit the Walmart in Vienna, Virginia … talk to customers … and ask for some opinions on HUD security … a system of recycling Kwikset keys … a system where everyone is selling the HUD master keys online to anyone. HUD master keys are selling online for 99-cents.
Mr. Secretary … Think Big … Think NEW Electronic Locks or Lockboxes.
In your book "Think Big", you talk about hope. You write … hope for all good things and be HONEST. Be honest Mr. Secretary. You know that HUD security is out of date. Be honest … change is needed. A leader makes new trails. Talk to the people on your staff who will provide logical and honest answers. Find the people you can trust. If you can not get logical and honest answers, then visit the Walmart in Vienna, Virginia this weekend. Get some opinions at Walmart on HUD security.
Electronic locks or lockboxes are needed NOW … be honest about it. Make the decision to go electronic. Protect HUD's pool of assets.
Mr. Secretary … Think Big … President Trump selected you and he wants you to think big.
Think NEW electronic locks or lockboxes.
Secretary Carson … both of us grew up as very young adults watching Captain James T. Kirk … the Captain of the starship USS Enterprise-D. The television series stated at the end of 1966. At that time I was an Ensign … Naval Flight Officer … flying combat support missions off of the U.S. attack aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). When Captain Kirk wanted immediate action taken on the USS Enterprise-D, he always said "make it so". Captain Kirk taught us both as young adults to make tough decisions and become leaders.
I served on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65). I had to make tough decisions. I was awarded 13 Air Medals. Secretary Carson … your USS Enterprise is the USS HUD. I support you and I want you as the 17th HUD secretary to be the best secretary. You are the Captain of the ship. I only ask that you make great decisions like Captain Kirk did. He was a great leader. The USS HUD needs some damage control and some very needed repairs.