text: A paradise for kids and adults, Tiriac Collection is the only private car collection in Romania and one of the few in Europe open to public. Reopened in 2015, the museum includes over 160 cars and motorcycles, all in perfect functioning state and all belonging to Ion Tiriac. The collection is exhibited on a surface of 4,300 sqm, in a huge showroom just across Henri Coanda International Airport. The oldest car in the museum is a Hurtu model from 1899, and the newest models are made in the recent years. Exceptionally rare, this particular example reportedly resided at a French chateau until around 1995 and had been converted to horse-drawn propulsion, presumably following an engine failure. A replacement Benz engine dating from circa 1900 was installed in 2007. It is the earliest Hurtu known. 1899 Hurtu 3 ½ Quadricycle The jewelries of the collection are the Rolls-Royce models – also the favorite brand of Ion Tiriac – this being the favorite brand of both rich and famous people but also royal families around the world. Tiriac Collection is the only place in the world where you can see all the 6 models of the series Rolls-Royce Phantom. The total number of the cars in the collection is around 400 units, but as we mentioned, only 165 are exhibited, due to lack of space. All the cars have been restored by the special team of Ion Tiriac. The restoration of a classic car is a complex process, that can take from 2 month to one year or more. Former tennis player and successful business man, Ion Tiriac loves cars and frequently goes to specialized auctions but also classic cars beauty contests. A Concours d'Elégance (the name comes from French and it means a 'competition of elegance', referring to the gathering of prestigious cars) dates back to 17th-century French aristocracy, who paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during Summer weekends and holidays. Over time, carriages became horseless and the gatherings became a competition among automobile owners to be judged on the appearance of their automobiles. Rolls-Royce Phantom II & Messerschmitt If you are curious to see some of the oldest Ford, Mercedes and BMW models (from 1914, 1937 and 1928), this is the place where you have to come. You can also see a taxi from 1932, a popcorn wagon Cretors from 1926 – American, of course, that costed 2,200 USD in those times – a firetruck (also American) and a Trabant signed by the famous tennis player Simona Halep. Basically, all the fantastic cars that you have only seen in movies are in Tiriac Collection, who is attractive not only for car passionate, but also for movie fans: from the cars used in the gangster movies and the cars used by Kennedy family, to the cars used by US police and to the cars used in Fast&Furious, all the models are here. To be precise: not the actual cars, but identical models. Many items of the collection were appreciated in well known national and international classic car contests (Concours d'Elégance), like Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, Concorso d'Eleganza Alla Corte dei Medici or Concours d'Elegance Sinaia, where pieces of the collection received awards also this year. For example, Duesenberg J Berline Convertible from 1930, a unique model in the world, was the winner of first place at "Travel in style: Around the world in 40 years" at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2017 edition in Italy , the car was the winner of first place in the category Antebelic cars at Concours d'Elegance Alla Corte dei Medici in Florence last year, in 2016. The car was owned by American actor Tyrone Power, one the most famous actors in the '50s. 1930 Duesenberg Model J Torpedo Convertible Tiriac Collection is open for visits from Friday to Sunday, and a ticket costs 15 lei for adults and 7,5 lei for kids. For groups of kids and schools there is a special program, which includes a free bus and free tours, available during week time. The program started in 2015 and since then tens of thousands of kids visited the collection. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.


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Uh-oh, till last night the desire to wear a metallic gold skirt have never crossed my mind, but then around midnight I spotted Darja's recent go-to uniform and here we are! Oh boy, this must be one of the most lust-worthy looks I've seen in a while - a daring yet feminine gold pleated midi skirt worn with a cool leather jacket, tomboyish loafers and a simple white tee to perfection!
But the question is, would you be brave enough to sport it?
P.S: When I grow up...
P.P.S: Turn your back on me.
(Photos by Darja Barannik and via Le Fashion)


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Mar del Plata is a city, that among the many seasonal tourist attractions, offers a quite interesting cultural scene. Names like Astor Piazzola, Victoria Ocampo, Jose Hernandez and Juan Carlos Castagnino were either native or have spend their most creative years in this charming city.
I would recommend you take some time to explore the Museums of: Museo Municipal Jose Hernandez (@ Sierra los Padres ), Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino, Archivo Museo Historico Municipal Roberto T. Barili and Villa Victoria Ocampo ( @ Mar del Plata ).
Museo Municipal Jose Hernandez (@ Sierra los Padres ) Former Laguna de los Padres farm "Estancia" built in 1882. The museum was founded March 11th. 1960, created to develop and maintain the local Argentinean traditions. This museum carries the name of Jose Hernandez, writer, journalist and politician, who spend several year living in this house, during mid 19's century, time while he was writing the Don Quijote, in a way inspired by the local scenery and traditions.
Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino (@ Colon Avenue, Mar del Plata )Castagnino (1908 – 1972 ) one of the main plastic exponents of the city of Mar del Plata. The villa, built in 1909 by Ortiz Basualdo family, and refurbished in 1919, still holds all the original art-nouveau furniture which was tailor designed and created in Belgium by Serrurier-Bovy. There you will be able to see expositions on paintings, photography, prints and sculptures such as "Cabeza de Fierro" by Juan Carlos Castagnino.
Archivo Museo Historico Municipal Roberto T. Barili (@ Barrio Los Troncos ) This museum it serves 3 multiple purposes (1). Archive, (2). Museum and (3). Newspaper Archives, holding some of the most important pieces, photos and documents that tell the story of the cultural heritage of Mar del Plata. The Villa, true Mar del Plata neocolonial style and design. So if you wish to learn a bit more on this city, this is the right place to do so.
Villa Victoria Ocampo (@ Barrio Los Troncos ) Former summer residence of Victoria Ocampo, built in 1912 for Victoria's grandmother in a very classic British style, along with a Guest House (french style) and a side building (italian style). Victoria inherited this house around the 20's and turned it into a hot spot with open doors to the main local and international exponents of the arts and literature of those times. (names like Jose Luis Borges, Bioy Casares, Gabriela Mistral, John Saint Perse among many others were frequent around here. Victoria Ocampo ( 1890 – 1979 ) writer, controversial in many ways for the times she was living. She founded de SUR magazine (1931) were she featured and promoted local and international writers, their work and thoughts. She was the first woman to be accepted at the Academia Argetina de Letras ( 1977 ). Some of her most renown essays are "Autobiografia" and "Testimonios".
(*) I would like to mention the amazing job the ladies of the Villa Ocampo and their work to support and promote the diversity in Mar del Plata. Every year in October they have a week of work, lectures and events showcasing the concept of DIVERSITY. And they work day by day, same as Victoria Ocampo did in the past, to help those that are discriminated or feel different. Find out more ( OCT 22 – 23, 2010 ) @ Galli Marta
Tango plays a big role in this city, and can proudly say that one of the main referents worldwide was theirs…. Astor Piazzolla. Piazzola, has become an icon of tango (1921 ). One of my favorite tangos by Piazzolla is " Adios Nonino ". If you are in town, please do not miss the Filiberto a Piazzolla Tango Show at Teatro Colon by the Orquesta Municipal de Mar del Plata ( City Orchestra of Mar del Plata ) where Ruben Galan and Jorge Alvarez, with the direction of Willy Wullich… sign along the history and styles of tango, with live dancers Emmanuel Marin and Leyla Antunes.
This are many other reasons why you should visit Mar del Plata all year round. !!!!. CM


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As I write this, the state of Texas is blazing. Sixty-four wildfires started in the past two days as lack of rain, strong winds and low humidity combine to create the perfect firestorm. The biggest conflagration is in central Texas – 500 homes destroyed and 30,000 acres burned in Bastrop. Less than 15 miles as the crow flies from our house northwest of Houston is an inferno that's consumed 5,000 acres. This latest round comes after a series of fires in North Texas during the spring; the biggest one consumed 200,000 acres and destroyed 250 homes, including our good friends' lake house.
Wind and rain are an annual threat to those living on the Gulf Coast. Each June, proactive citizens prepare for the worst: buying supplies, developing contingency plans and determining evacuation routes. Tropical Storm Alison flooded downtown in 2001. Hurricane Rita missed in 2005. Ike delivered a direct hit three years ago next week. Until the season ends in November, there is always the possibility of destruction.
Last week's forecast that Tropical Storm Lee was heading this way brought anticipation of an end to the worst drought since the 1950's. Instead, Lee took a right turn, all the rain went elsewhere and the backside winds flamed the raging fires. Much like the Dust Bowl that ravaged the Great Plains in the midst of the Great Depression, these roaring flames – along with Hurricane Irene that ravaged the East Coast – are piling on to the nation's woes at the worst of times.
Life is busy. You get moving fast. Caught up in a lot of little things. Then one day you wake up and are told to evacuate your home… to leave behind all your memories. It's a helpless feeling, and for some, all their keepsakes will be forever lost. Please take a moment right now in your thoughts to remember those affected by these natural disasters. Say a prayer, too, for the first responders and all those who lend a helping hand. As the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 arrives on Sunday, you know it's times like these when America's great light of care shines brightest.


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Domestic violence victims in Pennsylvania do not have to suffer alone and without help. Resources and legal options are available to protect victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, one in four women will experience domestic violence during their lifetime. A total of 1.3 million women are estimated to be victims of intimate partner violence each year. The majority of victims of domestic violence are women with women accounting for 73 percent of domestic violence victims, however, men can be victims of domestic violence as well.
There are legal options available to help protect victims and stop abuse. During 2005, for instance, 39,371 protection from domestic abuse orders were filed in Pennsylvania. During 2006, 13,039 protection from domestic abuse orders were filed in Philadelphia. In total during 2006, 71,350 cases of domestic abuse were reported in Philadelphia. Domestic violence can be a terrorizing experience but it is important for victims to know they do not have to face it alone.
Different options, including restraining orders and protective orders are available to victims to help keep their abuser from harming them. In addition, if they violate a restraining order or protective order, they may face serious consequences and penalties which also helps to keep victims safe from harm suffered at the hands of their abuser. Domestic violence can take many forms and impact many individuals and families in different situations.
Regardless of the situation domestic violence victims are facing, the legal process provides protections to help and is there for victims. Keeping victims of domestic violence safe is a priority that the legal process can aid victims with when they need it.
Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, "Domestic Violence Facts: Pennsylvania," Accessed May 25, 2016


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Liam Daly
Owner, Trainer, Head Coach
IYCA Youth Fitness Specialist – Level 1
IYCA Speed and Agility Specialist
Certified E & F Soccer License
Former ALL AMERICAN Lacrosse Player
Former Head College D3 Coach Lacrosse
Former College D2 Soccer Coach
My desire to help the kids in our community and see a child improve in their sports while building character is why I opened Loudoun Sports Center (LSC). My wife, Brandee and I along with our Children, Taylor and Ryan, are honored to bring Loudoun Sports Center to Loudoun.
Just seeing the face of a young athlete when I say they are doing a great job is an unbelievable feeling. To make a difference in a child's life through sports is the impact I hope to have in the community.
My history with athletics and my training as a coach and mentor to young athletes allows has prepared me to provide the very best in athletic development and sports training.
As an All American Lacrosse and All State Soccer Player for Lakeland High School in New York, I continued my athletic career as a Division II soccer player for Keene State College. While at KSC I enjoyed an ECAC Championship as well as a birth to the NCAA final eight. In 2007, I was inducted into the Lakeland High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Following my athletic Career I quickly turned to coaching for 7 years as the Head Lacrosse Coach and Assistance Soccer Coach for my alma Mata – Keene State.
Our goal is to build more than incredible athletes and certainly more than just to build a business. We are part of a greater movement to restore a physical culture in our kids. A revolution takes an individual, a family and a community working hard and having fun. We will be doing just that, and we invite you to join us!
Thank you for the opportunity to play a vital role in the development of your child(ren). From our family to yours, welcome to Loudoun Sports Center!
Liam Daly
Dana Drever
Girls Lacrosse Coach
Dana Drever has been involved with the game of lacrosse for over 20 years. She played lacrosse at the high school level, college level and for the USWLA National Midwest Team. She received many honors including all-district, all-region, all-state and MVP. Dana was the head coach for the Stone Bridge High School Girls' Varsity team from its inception through 2007. During that time she led the team to two undefeated seasons, two district championships and was named coach of the year two years in a row. She has coached numerous indoor winter league teams and ran a summer lacrosse camp for high school players. Dana has also worked with the Dominion High School team during their off-season. Dana has a strong passion for the game of lacrosse and enjoys working with players to help implement the skills necessary to excel at the game.
We are excited to have you on our team coaching the girls!


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Laurent Legendre and Claire Prigent-Combaret, Ecologie Microbienne, Université Lyon, France
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Université Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France; CNRS, UMR5557, Ecologie Microbienne
Biosynthesis of sclareol, a diterpene natural product of high value for the fragrance industry
With its labdane carbon skeleton and its two hydroxyl groups, sclareol is a valued stating material for the hemisynthesis of numerous commercial substances such as Ambrox®, a sustainable substitute for ambregris in the fragrance industry. Most of the commercially-produced sclareol derives from clary sage (Salvia sclarea) cultivation and extraction. In this plant, sclareol mainly accumulates in essential oil-producing trichome structures that densely cover flower calices. Manool is a minor diterpene of this species and the main diterpene of related Salvia species. In order to gain knowledge on the biosynthetic pathway leading to sclareol, an EST library was constructed from clary sage calices and subjected to 454-pyrosequencing. This provided transcriptome knowledge on over 45 000 unigenes. BLAST-based analyses revealed that it contained candidate genes for all of the known biosynthetic steps of terpenes in plants from either the mevalonate cytosolic pathway or the methyerythritol phosphate chloroplastic pathway. Among them, a class of enzymes called terpene synthases is responsible for a key cyclisation step and, therefore, for the making of the complex carbon skeletons of terpenes. We cloned and functionally characterized two diterpene synthase enzymes, SsLPPS and SsSS. Both are monofunctional diterpene synthases that represent some of the first fully characterized hydroxylating diterpene synthases in angiosperms. Together, they generate the dihydroxylated labdane sclareol and the monohydroxylated labdane manool as co-product without any need for additional oxygenating enzyme activities such as cytochrome P450 monoxygenases. Knowledge on these enzymes opens the path for the development of the bioengineered production of oxygenated diterpenes.
Claire Prigent-Combaret
Rhizosphere team, UMR CNRS 5557 Ecologie Microbienne, Université Lyon 1, 69622 Villeurbanne, France
Plant growth promoting properties of Azospirillum and 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol producing Pseudomonas
Intensive cultivation of some cereals is consuming water and fertilizers, leading not only to depletion of water resources, but also to important chemical pollution of groundwater and soil. Within the rhizosphere, certain microbial populations can benefit plant by stimulating root growth, which is typically the case with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) (Richardson et al., 2009 Plant Soil 321:305-339*). PGPR stimulate growth mainly (i) by enhancing nutrient availability (N fixation, P solubilisation), (ii) by increasing root ramification and elongation, which may take place via bacterial production of phytohormones, (iii) by alleviating the effects of stress in the plant, and (iv) by inhibiting the growth of phytopathogens. PGPR strains are usually categorized into two main groups: phytostimulators such as Azospirillum that are well-known for their effects on root system architecture (i.e. enhanced numbers of lateral roots and root hairs) (Bashan et al., 2010 Adv. Agron. 108:77-135), and phytoprotectors like 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG) producing fluorescent Pseudomonas (Couillerot et al., 2009 Let. Appl. Microbiol. 48:505-512*). These biocontrol PGPR are effective in controlling diseases such as take-all of wheat, black root rot of tobacco, by inhibiting soilborne pathogens and triggering systemic resistance pathways in plant that render the host less susceptible to pathogen infection (Weller, 2007 Phytopathology 97:250-256). But, despite this distinction, we hypothesize that DAPG-producing pseudomonads have the capacity to enhance, through an indirect fashion, the growth and development of plant, and that Azospirillum have the ability to protect the plant against phytopathogens. To address this hypothesis, we developed two strategies. First, we studied the impact of DAPG and DAPG-producing Pseudomonas on PGPR phytostimulators like Azospirillum, and evidenced that DAPG stimulates indirectly plant growth, by enhancing expression of Azospirillum's plant beneficial functions such as the biosynthesis of indole-3-acetic acid (auxin family), thereby improving the growth of the plant (Combes-Meynet et al., 2011 MPMI 24:271-284). Second, we develop comparative genomic analyses on Azospirillum sequenced genomes to identify properties potentially involved in plant protection against phytopathogens. These two approaches evidence that DAPG-producing Pseudomonas and Azospirillum can be considered as both phytostimulators and phytoprotectors and might be useful for both promoting the growth and improving the health of plants.


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All roads lead to Rome…. and all solar technologies lead to Soltigua!
This was the discovery of Botswana delegation who visited Soltigua on June 8th.
The visit was the opportunity to introduce Soltigua's leading edge solar concentrating technologies for solar process heat to Executive Member of Botswana Solar Industries Association Karen Giffard of Sosolar, who came accompanied by Ms. Elizabeth Chavolla, Senior Investment Promotion Expert of UNIDO ITPO ITALY for Botswana.
Both parabolic trough and linear Fresnel collector technologies were shown and explained in detail to Ms. Giffard by Francesco Orioli, Soltigua's sales director, who highlighted the pros and cons of each one for the potential applications available in Botswana and mentioned by Ms. Giffard such as abattoirs, breweries and the like.
The visit covered also the iTracker, the new PV solar tracker developed by Soltigua, which can enhance the annual performance of PV modules by up to 30%.
"We did not expect such an exceptional combination of competence and hospitality. Soltigua really impressed us and we do hope to see their technologies installed in our country in the very near future – said Ms. Giffard – We are definitely going to collaborate with them on the opportunities made available by national and international programs in Botswana."
"We are very grateful to UNIDO ITPO ITALY for organizing this visit and even more grateful for Karen to travel all the way from Botswana to Italy! – commented Mr. Orioli – An innovative SME like Soltigua can benefit greatly from direct meetings with potential partners in foreign countries. We are very interested in the African market and we hope to be able to achieve early results together with the solar sector in Botswana."
"Such meetings are at the heart of UNIDO's mission – concluded Ms Chavolla – and we hope and believe that they will contribute to a rapid large scale development of solar technologies in Botswana".


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Close Attractions
From the farm
It is a short walk to the late Queen Mothers holiday residence The Castle of Mey, (open May-Oct), Harrow Harbour, the shore, and also the Loch of Mey bird hide. There is a hotel in Mey . Places of interest locally include John O'Groats and the Stacks of Duncansby, Mary Annes Cottage in Dunnet, Dunnet forest walk, Dunnet sands, Wick Heritage Centre, Pulteney Distillery and the most northernly point on the Scottish mainland -Dunnet Head. There are daily boat trips on a passenger ferry from John O Groats to the Orkney Islands with bus tours available (highly recommended). The ferry runs from 1st May - 30 Sept. There is also a car Ferry to Orkney from Gills and Scrabster all year round. Wick and Thurso are both approximately a thirty minute drive away from the farm and both have various supermarkets. (Wick having a large Tescos). There are numerous archelogical sites in Caithness and a number of Castles, many ruined. It is also an ideal base for surfing, fishing, cycling, walking and viewing wildlife.


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The Brewers claimed pitcher Marco Estrada off waivers from the Nationals, reports Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. In a corresponding move, Milwaukee designated Tim Dillard for assignment.
Estrada, 26, posted a 3.63 ERA, 6.5 K/9, and 2.2 BB/9 in 136.3 Triple A innings last year. In their new Handbook, Baseball America had him ranked as the Nationals' #18 prospect. They praised his change-up, and suggested he could become a back-end starter despite being undersized. The Nats designated him for assignment recently to make room for Tyler Walker.
Dillard, 26, posted a 4.51 ERA, 3.9 K/9, and 3.2 BB/9 in 147.6 Triple A innings last year. He'd spent the previous year as a reliever. He garnered a mention as the Brewers' #30 prospect in the '09 Handbook, when he profiled as a "resilient middle reliever." It seems clear that the Brewers upgraded going from Dillard to Estrada, and Dillard may be retained anyway if he's not claimed off waivers.


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a year of travel and beer
This time last year, I had been feeling rather frustrated with the daily routine that was my life. Don't get me wrong, I loved my job and the people I worked with, but I was longing for something more. I found myself constantly looking up destinations on Pinterest every chance I got. I dreamed of visiting these places, meeting new people and eating and drinking the local cuisine and beer.
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Although I probably could have, I decided to not spend all of my time in the French Quarter. Instead, I went out and took a swamp tour and explored the Garden District where I even did a little beer tasting.
However, I also couldn't leave New Orleans and the French Quarter without exploring Bourbon Street, trying bananas foster and a few other things !
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Fellow readers, I am soooooo sorry for the super late post! I recently flew to Europe for a few weeks and thought that I would be able to post from there, but between the jetlag and running around the streets of Europe you can see how it would be difficult to update the blog. Nevertheless, I am back and I promise to try harder to not go as long without blogging.
After Dallas I took the bus down to New Orleans for four days. I was very excited to visit this city since I knew it would be unlike any I had visited before. It was also the first city I would be visiting where I didn't know a single person, so I was a little nervous at the same time. I didn't know what to expect but between the southern food, live jazz on every corner and the historical locations, New Orleans did not disappoint.
During my visit I had the obligatory beinegts from Cafe du Monde, walked around the French Quarter and even caught a show at the legendary Preservation Hall.
December 2015


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Back in April 2016 I wrote that that, "participants care more about their experience than they do about watching the clock". At the time First Line Research didn't have any hard evidence for that, but we do now.
Since then, we have kept detailed records on how participants complete our online surveys and they tell us that we must keep working on mobile compatibility, and that making surveys shorter is neither useful nor necessary.
Whilst what follows is all based on data from online surveys amongst health professionals[1] (the bulk of our work here at First Line) we have reason enough to think these points apply equally, if not more so, to consumers and other sample groups.
First, participants are perfectly happy to complete longer surveys (so long as they don't feel conned).
The chart below shows that self-declared survey satisfaction scores decline only fractionally as actual survey duration increases. That is, longer surveys are not in themselves a cause of dissatisfaction. From our own and industry-body sponsored investigations[2] we know that there is a long list of things that cause dissatisfaction, and prominent amongst them is research that takes longer than advertised.
The table below says that, on average, only if an online survey takes its participants 20% longer than advertised to complete might we expect survey satisfaction to drop significantly. In real terms, that's when a survey advertised at 20 minutes, actually ends up taking 25 minutes or longer. In other words, participants are tolerant of surveys that take a bit longer than anticipated, but there is a limit to their patience.
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|Took up to 20% longer to complete than advertised
|Took more than 20% longer to complete than advertised
|Mean survey satisfaction score (0-10)
Second, participation via mobile phone takes longer and is a less satisfactory experience.
In an earlier blog we showed why it is more helpful to think about differences between bigger screens and smaller screens, than between types of device[3]. Whilst, in the table below, we're pleased to see that, overall, the large majority of participants in online surveys created by First Line complete either early, on time, or within 20% of the advertised time, those who take longer are much more likely to have been using a smaller screen.
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|Took up to 20% longer to complete than advertised
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So, despite the dexterity of many smartphone users, for over a third who take surveys on their phone it is a slower process than it should be. This goes a long way to explaining why those completing on smaller screens are appreciably less satisfied than those completing on bigger screens, see below.
It's good that survey satisfaction scores seem to be on the up for our surveys, but we can't ignore the difference between bigger and smaller screen experiences. And, in all honesty, we already know that the underlying problem is that some of the larger and more complex question types do not yet adapt well enough to smaller screens. The result is that participants can't understand or complete some questions properly, or need to take extra time over them. It is not easy – the best research designers and survey platform developers are still figuring out how to make complex questions work on smaller screens – and at First Line Research we have routinely blogged about s the steps we are taking.
Third, only VERY long surveys put participants off using their phones.
At First Line we specialise in originating and/or programming longer, more complex, online surveys, but nevertheless almost three quarters (74%) of the health professional surveys in this analysis were advertised as being 20 minutes or less. The chart below shows that only for much longer surveys (advertised as 30 minutes or more) are phone users likely to be put off.
To me, all of this says that:
- At First Line we are right to be working hard on designing surveys that are truly mobile compatible and can be experienced as well on smaller screens as on bigger ones.
- Participants are telling us that if we advertise duration with honesty, pay fairly, and field surveys that work, they are happy to take longer surveys – so why risk diluting or simplifying our objectives by fielding unnecessarily shorter surveys?
- Buyers too must shoulder some responsibility for the questions they originate and take advice on how they will translate to the small screen. After all, the ramifications for participant experience cascade, obviously and directly, to data quality.
[1] 3641 completed and valid survey responses from health professionals between Q2, 2016 and Q2, 2018.
[2] See the BHBIA Response Rate Task Force Report 2017
[3] Desktops, laptops, and tablets (including iPads) all typically have bigger screens, whilst phones typically have smaller screens. For more on this distinction, read that earlier blog.


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The centre of the home group is about the application of the Bible - How does this apply to me? What change does it require of me? To what incidents or situations in my life is this relevant?
Home groups can encourage honesty and make space for questions and doubts. Christian faith throws up paradoxes; events in our lives can make particular verses hard to understand. The home group can be a safe place to express these concerns.
Home groups can give opportunities for friendships to develop. As we talk about our experiences, feelings, questions, hopes and fears, we are able to offer support to each other. In a good group we can bounce ideas off each other, spark inspiration and creativity, pool talents and resources: the whole is definitely greater than the sum of its parts!
Sadly all meetings have been suspended until further notice
Each session is stand-alone so you are welcome to join at any time.
For further information, or to enquire about a lift, please contact:
Jo Dalton-Leggett on 07757865575 or Bill Watkins on 01935 850859
The meetings are open to everyone - why not come and join us - you will be warmly welcomed into this group of friendly, ordinary people!
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Become a Member of Exit 7
Just $5 for an individual, $10 for a dual, or $15 (per year) for a family membership. Get a free snack at intermission, take part in our youth workshops for free, and more!
Send a check to us at:
Exit 7 Players, PO Box 183, Ludlow, MA 01056 or stop by the Box Office during a show. It's that easy!


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Since ACID Pro 7 utilizes 5.1 surround technology, I got very excited, saved my pennies and bought a custom PC that can make music (or play games) in this format. Now, I am a little confused about a couple things.
1. I understand that 5.1 is just quadrophonic with a center that handles the same frequencies as the other speakers, and a subwoofer that handles the lowest. But there seem to actually be MORE than that, because there is a stereo-ish relationship between the front-left/rear-left, and front-right/rear-right, am I correct? I'm sorry that I'm having trouble articulating a specific question here.
I guess in the end, the main point is: what does 6 available channels mean for my overall mixing process? Even more specifically, what does it mean for my instrument placement in that cubed stereo spectrum?
2. Sorta relevant to question 1, what kind of positioning should I use when placing my speakers in my studio? I figured as exactly equal spacing as humanly possible was the answer, but I do not know. When playing, say, Skyrim in 5.1, I notice that I can hear sounds behind me easier than sounds in front of me, and yet the speakers are all the same width and length from one another. I want everything to be smooth and equal so if someone listens through 5.1 headphones, no section overpowers another unnecessarily.
Sorry about the long post, but I've really been curious about this and had no one knowledgable to ask.


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Long ago there was a program called "Total Information Awareness" supported by Adm John Poindexter. Schematically it was conceived as the ultimate intelligence program that would unite all intelligence sources (telephone, video, wire transfer, fingerprint, income tax, and more) in one central location.
It became controversial because of its scope and intrusiveness. Although the NSA is limited in its power to collect domestic information, anyone who has tried to find out if they do run into the wall of national security. I'm for national security. Back in the day (Bush administration) many were shocked at the potential for abuse citing "1984," "Fahrenheit 451," and other books that aren't read much these days where Facebook has stripped millions of their sense of privacy.
"Nineteen Eighty-Four (first published in 1949) by George Orwell is a dystopian novel about Oceania, a society ruled by theoligarchical dictatorship of the Party.[1] Life in the Oceanian province of Airstrip One is a world of perpetual war, pervasive government surveillance, and incessant public mind control, accomplished with a political system euphemistically namedEnglish Socialism (Ingsoc), which is administered by a privileged Inner Party elite.[2] Yet they too are subordinated to the totalitarian cult of personality of Big Brother, the deified Party leader who rules with a philosophy that decries individuality and reason as thoughtcrimes; thus the people of Oceania are subordinated to a supposed collective greater good.[1] The protagonist, Winston Smith, is a member of the Outer Party who works for the Ministry of Truth (Minitrue), which is responsible for propaganda and historical revisionism. His job is to re-write past newspaper articles so that the historical record is congruent with the current party ideology.[3] Because of the childhood trauma of the destruction of his family — the disappearances of his parents and sister — Winston Smith secretly hates the Party, and dreams of rebellion against Big Brother." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four
Does the above paragraph sound familiar? It might if we consider our cell phones track us constantly, our Facebook entries look more and more like a dossier. I leave the exposition of the current situation in Utah to the professional staff of Democracy Now!
Exposed: Massive New Spy Center Built to Track Your Emails and Phone Calls
An investigative reporter reveals that the NSA has established listening posts throughout the nation to collect and sift through billions of email messages and phone calls.
NERMEEN SHAIKH: A new exposé in Wired Magazine has revealed new details about how the National Security Agency is quietly building the largest spy center in the country in Bluffdale, Utah, as part of a secret NSA surveillance program codenamed "Stellar Wind." According to investigative reporter James Bamford, the NSA has established listening posts throughout the nation to collect and sift through billions of email messages and phone calls, whether they originate within the country or overseas. The Utah spy center will contain near-bottomless databases to store all forms of communication collected by the agency. This includes the complete contents of private emails, cell phone calls and Google searches, as well as all sorts of personal data trails—parking receipts, travel itineraries, bookstore purchases and other digital "pocket litter."
AMY GOODMAN: In addition, the NSA has also created a supercomputer of almost unimaginable speed to look for patterns and unscramble codes. James Bamford writes the secret surveillance program "is, in some measure, the realization of the 'total information awareness' program created during the first term of the Bush administration," but later killed by Congress in 2003 due to privacy concerns and public outcry.
James Bamford joins us now from London, England. His article in Wired is called "The NSA Is Building the Country's Biggest Spy Center (Watch What You Say)." Jim Bamford is an investigative journalist who's been covering the National Security Agency for the last three decades. He came close to standing trial after revealing the NSA's operations in an explosive 1982 book called The Puzzle Palace. His latest book is the last in his trilogy on the NSA; it's called The Shadow Factory: The Ultra-Secret NSA from 9/11 to the Eavesdropping on America.
James Bamford, welcome to Democracy Now! Your piece is so dramatic. I was wondering if you might read the first few paragraphs as we begin.
JAMES BAMFORD: I'll give it a try.
"The spring air in the small, sand-dusted town has a soft haze to it, and clumps of green-gray sagebrush rustle in the breeze. Bluffdale sits in a bowl-shaped valley in the shadow of Utah's Wasatch Range to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west. It's the heart of Mormon country, where religious pioneers first arrived more than 160 years ago. They came to escape the rest of the world, to understand the mysterious words sent down from their god as revealed on buried golden plates, and to practice what has become known as 'the principle,' marriage to multiple wives.
"Today Bluffdale is home to one of the nation's largest sects of polygamists, the Apostolic United Brethren, with upwards of 9,000 members. The brethren's complex includes a chapel, a school, a sports field, and an archive. Membership has doubled since 1978—and the number of plural marriages has tripled—so the sect has recently been looking for ways to purchase more land and expand throughout the town.
"But new pioneers have quietly begun moving into the area, secretive outsiders who say little and keep to themselves. Like the pious polygamists, they are focused on deciphering cryptic messages that only they have the power to understand. Just off Beef Hollow Road, less than a mile from brethren headquarters, thousands of hard-hatted construction workers in sweat-soaked T-shirts are laying the groundwork for the newcomers' own temple and archive, a massive complex so large that it necessitated expanding the town's boundaries. Once built, it will be more than five times the size of the US Capitol.
For more of this seven page article go to: http://www.alternet.org/story/154641/exposed%3A_massive_new_spy_center_built_to_track_your_emails_and_phone_calls?akid=8448.901764.ql0dHf&rd=1&t=6


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Interesting post again. I remember, and you can correct me on this, that one of the "proofs" muslim theologians argued for the Koran was the nature of how it was written...the language so to speak. I remember reading through it briefly and the nature of "frequency" (as you observed) came to my mind in how it was written...so what you said makes alot of sense (to me at least) in regards to the logical/mathematical foundations the Muslims provided.Averroes wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:23 pmThank you my friend. But this is because it is the Holy Qur'an. Holy Qur'an is interesting. So all praises and thanks be to God, The Almighty.
There are some other interesting patterns as well, but from here, there is the prerequisite of understanding the subtleties of the Arabic language. And with respect to the subject of this thread, it would be called statistical frequency analysis. This involves counting the occurrence a particular word or phrase in the Holy Qur'an.
1. Land and Sea.
For example if we count the singular form of the words "the land"(البر) and "the sea" (البحر) in the Holy Qur'an, then we will get a count of 12 occurrences for "the land" and 32 occurrences for "the sea". Adding these value, we get a total of 44. The percentage of "the land" to this total is 100*12/44, which is about 27.3%, and the percentage of "the sea" to this total is about 72.7%. If you check the latest statistics, you will see that the percentage of water on the earth is about 72%, and the rest is land!
From livescience.com: " Some 72 percent of Earth is covered in water"
Now in this count I have not included the plural form of "sea" like for example "the two seas" (البحرين) and also "a sea" (بحر), but I have included exactly "the sea" (البحر). Anyway, one thing that I can mention here is that for some of the verses which contain "the two seas" (البحرين), it is in fact a reference to a scientific statement which has just recently been discovered by modern science. I just mention here that the Holy Qur'an was revealed more than 1400 years ago.
And He is the One Who has released the two seas, one palatable and sweet and the other salty and bitter, and He has placed a barrier between them, a partition that is forbidden (to be passed). [Holy Quran, interpretation of meaning 25:53]
The substance of the above verse is repeated in some other Quranic verses where the phrase "the two seas" is mentioned. Now, from the experts in this field I have the following information:
"Modern science has discovered that in the places where two different seas meet, there is a barrier between them. This barrier divides the two seas so that each sea has its own temperature, salinity, and density (Principles of Oceanography, Davis R., 1972, p.92)"
Please check the site for further details on this here.
2. Frequency analysis with names of Prophets.
We can also do frequency analysis with the names of Prophets. For example, we can do a frequency analysis with the name of Prophet Jesus and compare it with the name of Prophet Adam (peace be upon them).
God, The Almighty says in the Holy Qur'an (interpretation of meaning):
Indeed, the likeness of Isa(Jesus) with Allah is like that of Adam. He created him from dust; then He said to him, "Be", and he was. [Holy Qur'an, interpretation of meaning 3:59]
We know that Prophet Jesus (pbuh) was born without a father, but he (pbuh) had only a mother. And Prophet Adam(pbuh) had neither a father nor a mother, but he was created from dust by God, The Almighty.
Now, the name of both Jesus and Adam (pbut) occurs 25 times each in the whole of Qur'an! Furthermore, in the verse in which God, the Almighty compares Prophet Jesus with Prophet Adam, it is the seventh occurrence of each of these names from the start of the Qur'an. The nineteenth occurrence of both these names occurs simultaneously in the nineteenth chapter of the Qur'an! And the nineteenth chapter of the Qur'an bears the name of the mother of Jesus (pbuh), i.e. Mary (may Allah be pleased with her). In the Qur'an, Mary (may Allah be pleased with her) is described as the best of all women.
And when the Angels said, "O Maryam! Indeed, Allah has chosen you and purified you and preferred you over the women of the worlds." "O Maryam! Be obedient to your Lord and prostrate and bow down with those who bow down." [Qur'an, interpretation of meaning 3:42-43]
We can do this frequency analysis with other words of Qur'an as well, and the results are all very interesting as well.
Another mathematical example that can be mentioned here is: a networking of verses for a whole chapter of the Holy Qur'an forming a ring structure! Recently, a linguist professor, Dr Raymond Farrin, has written an academic paper on this amazing structure. The following YouTube video presents in visual format the gist of that paper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLKheiGXHZg
Now what I was reading at the time was an english translation, however I later read the the Arabic translation maintains this "poetic frequency" (I call it), much better. Is there any work in regards to arabic language and mathematics/logic itself?


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Today, Nandan owns and runs a popular vegan restaurant in Lisbon called Princesa do Castelo. As a believer of food that is good for the mind, body and soul, Nandan also conducts cooking classes around Europe.
What were some of your most memorable experiences from SHMS?
I've been vegetarian my entire life and the school made sure I always had vegetarian options available. When I first started Service Studies and Practice, I was not very comfortable handling meat and the teachers were supportive and offered to assign me to desserts or the cold kitchen. However, I realised if I truly wanted to become a Chef, it was essential for me to learn to handle meat and thus decided against it.
Why did you decide to relocate to Portugal?
I did my internship at The Ritz Carlton Portugal and enjoyed living in Lisbon. After graduation, I decided to stay and explore other opportunities in the city. There were many Yoga instructors returning to the city after their retreats to India and they came back missing South Indian cuisine, especially masala dosa (savoury Indian crepe filled with potato and spices), which is one of my favourite things to cook and eat.
One of the Yoga instructors contacted me on Facebook to make masala dosas for an event. People liked it and from 2012-2014 I found myself cooking vegetarian South Indian cuisine at events, retreats and private dinners.
How difficult was it for you to transition from an employee to an employer?
It felt like I was pushed into the water and forced to learn to swim on my own. It was initially difficult to see my colleagues as my employees. They are all of different ages and have different ways of doing things. But I've been blessed with a great team and we overcame the initial hurdles and now we're managing the restaurant pretty well!
Being a life-long vegetarian, and now vegan, do you find it difficult to find food when you travel?
I would say five to six years ago it was very difficult. I remember a road trip I took with some friends to Italy during my time at SHMS, and all I ate was Pizza Margherita! It has changed a lot since then. Vegetarian and vegan diets are gaining popularity around the globe, which makes travelling as a vegan much easier. These days when I travel, I spend a lot of time visiting different vegan restaurants to see what other people are creating and getting inspiration from there.
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Imperial Community Center's board of directors was especially pleased to receive a $4,000 grant from the Imperial Community Foundation Fund (ICFF) which made a new dishwasher possible.
The 17-year-old commercial dishwasher had served them well, said Bill Sharp, chairman of the board and acting director. But the motor went out and they were in dire need in order to meet state health sanitizing standards.
The ICFF advisory committee strives to enhance and protect quality of life in the area for all ages, according to Chair Elizabeth Haarberg. The community center helps fulfill a need especially utilized by seniors of the community.
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The eternal judge inside our heads will never be satisfied with the write❤ that's been my experience. So how do we rate our write???
We don't have to rate our write!! Read on ..
1. Our write just IS!
Every word that we write is deeply connected to us. It's interwoven with our beliefs, our experiences and whatever we aspire to be.
There's no right or wrong way about it!
It just IS!
2. Not everyone will hate our write (or love it)!
Every person is different and unique. Just as we can't get along with every person around us, like that not everyone will connect or make sense with what we write.
And that is PERFECTLY OKAY❤
We got to look for feedback that helps us feel good about our write, at the same time gives us the feel like we're getting better.
3. We have a unique message to give to the world
And this message is coming through you and me❤ there's a reason, we are feeling the need to express it.
The need for expressing our version of the truth is called forward.
We got to respect that and accept it lovingly❤
4. Accomplishments and achievements are not the only stuff!
I'm not saying, believing our book/ write will get the acclaim and recognition is wrong.
It surely is the best feeling. Yet, writing is a process that can be enjoyed as is.
The very act of writing is a huge payoff. In which case the recognition, then becomes the bonus. Simply eyeing the bonus, can hinder our attention from the process. Focus on the process and trust,everything will work out for the best❤
5. Listen to your gut feeling
Our intuition, or instincts are most often right! If the thought of writing isn't working out, check what will help you write.
Some writers prefer being organized and some just don't!
It's easy to read the rules and follow them. Yet, you know yourself best.
If there is a solution you think will work for you, trust it! It will work.
Writing daily cuz that's a rule, may not work with everyone (never works with me)
Or writing spontaneously may not work for everyone (the SJ types from MBTI).
Choose whatever works for you, and believe it's the best cuz it is❤
6. Enjoy the process as you feel the joy of writing!
This is the one reason I write! I've stopped caring for how many people like/ appreciate my style/ topics, and I've definitely given up on writing on a particular topic.
I do it spontaneously and I know this is the only way I can bring results❤ I've manifested my baby into my life, believing and trusting my intuition, and the way i feel (and not going for IVF simply as a rule of the thumb)
I know the first book and many more will follow thru just like that❤ that kinda conviction is necessary!
Next time you wonder how you're doing, just give yourself a pat on the back❤
You're doing magnificently well❤
If there is anything you didn't quite like about this one, please feel free to dislike it❤ at the same time, please know each and every word is written with divine intent, and not meant to hurt anyone with different beliefs❤
Enjoy the journey❤
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It has become my tradition around here to make an annual "holiday" themed Wallpaper to share with my readers and the community. This year the video I did with Sindel is going to have to suffice. Frankly, with another court date looming three days after Christmas the spirit is not with me this year. That's a tough one. Get excited for Christmas with family all while knowing that you could very well be incarcerated shortly afterwards. That challenges even my own legendary optimism. Sigh.
However, we shall not be defeated. And so I honestly and sincerely wish all of you reading this a happy holiday. And, from the bottom of my Pirate heart I hope for a better New Year for all of us. No matter where, or how, or when you celebrate I can only hope that you enjoy your time with family and friends. My best to you and yours.
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Edewor declares NFF presidential ambition
Former Chairman of the defunct Concord FC of Abeokuta, Mohammed Edewor yesterday declared his ambition to lead the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in the coming election.
Edewor told journalists at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos yesterday that the current administration led by Amaju Pinnick had not done enough to place Nigerian football where it supposed to be, adding that he would run football that will be beneficial to Nigerians.
While some Nigerians believe the Pinnick-led NFF had done much for the nation's football, particularly in the area of private sponsorship, some are pushing for him to continue in office beyond 2019 considering the smooth way the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup in Russia.
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COLLEYVILLE (CBSDFW.COM) – A three foot plunge is just one of the obstacles drivers have faced recently during construction at the intersection of Texas State Highway 26 and John McCain in Colleyville.
It's a traffic nightmare the city and many local businesses want to end.
"It's a hassle. It's really a hassle," said driver Jose Rodriguez.
The afternoon rush hour is usually Rodriguez's busiest time of day. But since construction started to widen SH 26, business at his Kwik DryClean Super Center has dropped by 20 percent.
"At about 5 o'clock you don't even want to come here. People have actually told us that," complained Rodriguez.
Work on the road started two years ago, but complaints have spiked in the last two weeks after a change in the flow of traffic.
Many drivers have mistaken a break in the median for a U-turn and their have cars fallen down a three foot drop in between lanes as a result.
"My next door neighbor drove off the edge about two weeks ago," one driver told CBS 11 News.
Traffic lights malfunctioning are also a problem.
"There's sometimes where you can't even turn, there's sometimes where it would just stay green, there's sometimes where it would just stay yellow," said Rodriguez.
TxDOT claimed they have fixed the problem. Additionally the city has a uniformed officer controlling the lights during peak hours as a caution.
The roadwork should wrap up next spring or summer. But delays in the work have many people shaking their heads; critical of the dangerous cone zone.
"They keep changing it so I don't believe anything they say," said Rodriguez.
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