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lunes, marzo 31, 2008
2008 F450 Super Duty Lariat
Ford F-450 Super-Duty Commericial
Standard Features
Features & Options
Info: F450 Super Duty
Kohlibri - Gourmet Delight at AC Schnitzer
Dine in luxury while your car is being converted
When it comes to tuning your car, things can't be done quick enough for most people. So at AC Schnitzer in Aachen, almost all vehicle conversions can be completed within a day. And the best thing of all: the waiting time passes comfortably and entertainingly in the AC Schnitzer world and the in-house gourmet restaurant "kohlibri".
While the car rolls into the workshop in the morning, the customers can start the day in the cafeteria with freshly brewed coffee and buttery croissants. Then there's the whole experience of the AC Schnitzer world to discover. Here there is not just a vast array of exciting new and used cars to look at, but also themed shops for BMW and Mini and countless boutiques – for example Bang & Olufsen and Harley Davidson. And shopping makes you hungry, so AC Schnitzer recommends a visit to its own penthouse restaurant "kohlibri", where Restaurant Director Norbert Mahlberg presents everything you could want for lunch. While the panorama glass lift takes guests up, technicians are still working flat out on the vehicle.
The bodystyling accessories have already been painted in body colour the day before, and are now fitted. First check by the technician: Everything is perfect! This comment is equally true for the guests in "kohlibri", who can enjoy a view right to the horizons of this corner of three countries through the wide panoramic window. In fine weather lunch can be taken on the sun terrace, from where the view across the roofs of Aachen extends as far as Belgium and Holland. But there is also much to admire in the sophisticated refinement of the restaurant, such as the fancy ceiling lights, the beautiful floor and the creative design of the bar.
While the customer enjoys an entrée of delicate chestnut soup, a few floors down work is already in progress on the interior conversion: his BMW is getting pedal covers, steering wheel and gear knob, and the i-Drive controller from the AC Schnitzer range. A first glance at the result is tempting, but there's still the main course to be enjoyed in the "kohlibri": prawn ravioli, prepared by the renowned chef Bernd Geiger. A light coconut mousse finally succeeds in overcoming any curiosity about the car. But finally even the sports suspension has been installed. While our guest sits over his espresso, the information arrives that the vehicle is ready.
Even the AC Schnitzer wheels and performance upgrade have now been fitted. So there is nothing now to stand in the way of a quick tour, and perhaps the customer will come back for Sunday brunch at "kohlibri"!
Ac Schnitzer
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domingo, marzo 30, 2008
North American Eagle
" Our project's goal - break the existing record of 763 mph (1,228 km/h) by reaching 800 mph (1,287 km/h) "
Próximos BMW´s en México
Aunque aún no se tiene una fecha exacta de su arribo a México, BMW nos sorprenderá a lo largo del año con tres nuevos modelos muy apetecibles, Serie 1 Coupe, X6 (Sport Activity Coupe) y por primera ocasión el M3 en su variante Berlina incorporando la novedosa caja de cambios DKG Drivelogic de 7 marchas, para embrujar los sentidos de los amantes de la conducción deportividad extrema, con inteligencia.
A continuación un aperitivo de lo que serán.
BMW Serie 1 Coupe (Motor 3.0 L, 300CV)
Info. BMW Serie 1 Coupe
BMW X6 (Sport Activity Coupe - Motor 4.4L, 407CV, V8 TT)
Info. BMW X6
BMW M3 Berlina (Motor V8 420CV - 0 a 100 en 4.9 seg )
Info. BMW M3 Berlina
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miércoles, marzo 26, 2008
Ford sell JAGUAR - LAND ROVER to TATA Motors
DEARBORN, Mich., March 26, 2008 – Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors.
The transaction is the culmination of Ford's decision last August to explore strategic options for the Jaguar Land Rover business, as the company accelerates its focus on its core Ford brand and "One Ford" global transformation.
The sale is expected to close by the end of the next quarter and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals.
The total amount to be paid in cash by Tata Motors for Jaguar Land Rover upon closing will be approximately US $2.3 billion. At closing, Ford will then contribute up to approximately US $600 million to the Jaguar Land Rover pension plans.
"Jaguar and Land Rover are terrific brands," said Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company. "We are confident that they are leaving our fold with the products, plan and team to continue to thrive under Tata's stewardship. Now, it is time for Ford to concentrate on integrating the Ford brand globally, as we implement our plan to create a strong Ford Motor Company that delivers profitable growth for all."
"This is a good agreement. It provides the Jaguar Land Rover management team and employees with the assurances needed to maintain their focus on delivering the best results for the business," said Lewis Booth, executive vice president, Ford Motor Company, who has responsibility for Ford of Europe, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover. "I am confident that, under its new owner, Jaguar Land Rover will continue to build upon the significant improvements and product successes it has achieved in recent years."
As part of the transaction, Ford will continue to supply Jaguar Land Rover for differing periods with powertrains, stampings and other vehicle components, in addition to a variety of technologies, such as environmental and platform technologies. Ford also has committed to provide engineering support, including research and development, plus information technology, accounting and other services.
In addition, Ford Motor Credit Company will provide financing for Jaguar and Land Rover dealers and customers during a transitional period, which can vary by market, of up to 12 months.
The parties believe these arrangements will support Jaguar Land Rover's current product plans, while providing Jaguar Land Rover freedom to develop its own stand-alone capabilities in the future that will best serve its premium manufacturer requirements.
The parties do not anticipate any significant changes to Jaguar Land Rover employees' terms of employment on completion.
Speaking about today's agreement, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, commented: "We are very pleased at the prospect of Jaguar and Land Rover being a significant part of our automotive business. We have enormous respect for the two brands and will endeavor to preserve and build on their heritage and competitiveness, keeping their identities intact. We aim to support their growth, while holding true to our principles of allowing the management and employees to bring their experience and expertise to bear on the growth of the business."
Jaguar Land Rover's employees, trade unions and the UK Government have been kept informed of developments as the sale process progressed and have indicated their support for the agreement.
Speaking on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover, Geoff Polites, chief executive officer, said: "Jaguar Land Rover's management team is very pleased that Ford and Tata Motors have come to an agreement today. Our team has been consulted extensively on the deal content and feels confident that it provides for the business needs of both our brands going forward.
"We have also had the opportunity to meet senior executives from Tata Motors and the Tata group," Polites continued. "They have expressed confidence in the team that has delivered significant improvements in Jaguar Land Rover's business performance. We feel confident that we can forge a strong working relationship with our new parent company, and we look forward to a bright and successful future for Jaguar Land Rover."Tata Motors
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Ford Aerostar 1991 - México
El siguiente es el primer comercial de la Ford Aerostar en México, recordar es vivir.
martes, marzo 25, 2008
ML 63 AMG with even more attractive looks
The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG now demonstrates even more emphatically its exceptional status as the performance SUV with the largest displacement and highest output. The new AMG front apron is an eye-catching feature with its highgloss, chromed underguard. The lower cooling air inlet appears even larger thanks to the central black grille. New-look headlamps flank the equally new AMG-specific radiator grille: painted in high-gloss black, its three radiator louvres feature chrome highlights. Round fog lamps set well to the outside with chrome surrounds and the flared wheel arches in the body colour make the flagship M-Class appear even wider and more muscular.
Even more unmistakable, even more powerful: this philosophy is also continued at the rear. The high-gloss, chromed underguard is the undoubted highlight on the equally new AMG rear apron with integrated reflectors. Further visual highlights include the two chromed twin tailpipes on the AMG sports exhaust system. The dark-tinted tail lights are replaced with LED tail lights with their clear-glass look if the optional bi-xenon headlamps are specified. New-look exterior mirrors as well as the standard-fit aluminium-look roof rails add the finishing touches to the styling modifications.
Viewed from the side, the new 20-inch 5-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels make a bold statement. Painted titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, the 10-inch tyres are shod with 295/40 R 20 tyres front and rear. An even more impressive wheel/tyre combination is available as an option: Page 2 titanium-grey-painted, high-sheen 21-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with the new twin-spoke styling are shod with 295/35 R 21 tyres. The new AMG ergonomic steering wheel stands out in the practical, high-quality interior of ML 63 AMG: perforated leather adorns the specially shaped grip area, while the bottom two spokes are finished with a silver-coloured insert. New AMG aluminium shift paddles allow the driver to shift gear manually. A nappa leathertrimmed dashboard is also available as an option.
The new telematics generation NTG 2.5 also features in the M-Class. The Audio 20 fitted as standard in the ML 63 AMG combines ease of use and logical menu structure with consummate entertainment. A hands-free system with Bluetooth technology comes as standard and a new Media Interface in the glove compartment is available as an option, which enables mobile audio devices such as the iPod to be fully integrated and then controlled via the audio system's user interface. Mercedes-Benz also offers the optional enhanced LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system with its hallmark outstanding functionality in conjunction with the new telematics generation.
AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine and permanent, asymmetrical all-wheel drive With a maximum output of 375 kW/510 hp at 6800 rpm the ML 63 AMG remains the most powerful off-roader on the market two-and-a-half years after its launch. The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine develops maximum torque of 630 Nm at 5200 rpm from a displacement of 6208 cc. In essence, this superior engine delivers topnotch performance. The ML 63 AMG accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, top speed is 250 km/h (electronically limited). Power transfer is via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission with three drive modes.
The permanent all-wheel drive is decidedly sporty: the power is split asymmetrically 40:60 between the front and rear wheels to provide optimum agility. The AMG sports suspension based on AIRMATIC guarantees dynamic performance combined with the hallmark Mercedes long-distance comfort. The air suspension features AMG-specific damper struts and the specially configured Page 3 adaptive damping system ADS including automatic level control all-round. Both the dampers and springs instantly respond as the current driving situation changes, but their settings may also be adjusted manually in three stages at the touch of a button.
The generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system, which features internally ventilated and perforated brake discs all-round, guarantees the shortest possible braking distances and optimum resistance to fading. AMG sports seats with nappa leather upholstery and Alcantara inserts The standard specification of the ML 63 AMG includes electrically adjustable AMG sports seats with nappa leather upholstery, Alcantara inserts in the shoulders areas, multicontour function and heating. The AMG instrument cluster comes with a specially designed AMG main menu with gear indicator, recommended upshifts, as well as engine oil temperature and battery voltage display. The integrated RACETIMER enables the driver to record lap times on a racing circuit.
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Hi, this is Fred Wallace with " Off the Wire ".
There's no doubt that I know my football., especially my NFL Football.
For the Wild Card games last weekend, I selected all 4 winners..........no I didn't.
On second look, the LA Chargers who held off Baltimore were the only winner I picked.
I took Houston, they lost to Indianapolis
I took Seattle, they lost to Dallas
& I took Chicago, they lost to Philadelphia.
With those 4 results, predictions notwithstanding, the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs are now set.
Saturday in the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts will be at Kansas City to face the Chiefs, while the NFC matchup will see the LA Rams hosting the Dallas Cowboys.
Then on Sunday in the AFC the New England Patriots will host the LA Chargers while the NFC game will see Philadelphia at New Orleans.
One for 4 last week....here goes for this week;
Kansas City.
The Rams.
The Chargers.
& New Orleans.
In fairness, my original pick of Kansas City to win the Super Bowl still stands.
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- Serves 6
- 12 uncooked bratwursts
- 6 hard rolls, halved and well buttered
- Accompaniments:
- sliced or chopped onions
- sliced dill pickles
- Bavarian mustard, and/or ketchup
- Prepare grill.
- Grill bratwursts on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning occasionally, until cooked through and dark golden brown, about 20 minutes. (You will need to mist the coals with water to keep "brats" from being scorched when fat drips down and flames erupt.)
- Put a pair of brats, cut in half lengthwise and stacked, on each roll.
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Back in August of 2016, developer Michał Walaszczyk released Tap Hero (Free), a twitchy arcade game that challenged your left/right dexterity in a similar fashion to games like Timberman (Free) and many others. It also had some gorgeous pixel art and a great "feel" to the mechanics, and we enjoyed Tap Hero enough to award it our Game of the Week when it released. Now Walaszczyk has taken it upon himself to learn Unity and jump from 2D pixel art to full 3D polygons for his next release. The upcoming game is called Agent Wonky, and it too has a similar twitchy style to Tap Hero in that you'll be blasting away bad guys approaching from either side of the screen, but you'll do this by matching the direction and type of swipe that each bad guy has floating above his head. It's a mechanic that reminds me a lot of the fantastic The Firm ($0.99), as some enemies have red colored arrows over their head which indicates you'll need to swipe in the opposite direction that the arrow points to, and that's the type of thing that will twist your brain into knots as the speed of the game increases and the pressure mounts up. Here's a few gifs showing what Agent Wonky is like in motion.
That top gif is a sample of the general gameplay, the second gif is a look at the many unlockable characters in the game, and the bottom gif is a look at what happens when you mess up a swipe: Basically Agent Wonky gets scared and runs away arms flailing. Since mid-November when Walaszczyk first announced Agent Wonky he's been keeping a developer blog going in the thread in our forums, and this is the exact type of thing I love seeing on TouchArcade. You can see what humble beginnings the game started from, and then over the course of months you'll see vast improvements until finally the game is in a very playable state and is even at the point of needing beta testers. That's pretty much where Agent Wonky is at now, so if you're interested in testing the game drop by that forum thread and let the developer know. There's also WAY more gifs and information about the game to check out there too. Hopefully a lot of testers sign up and whip the game into shape so it won't be too much longer before we're all enjoying some Agent Wonky silliness.


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TFS 2010 - An Introduction to Gated Check-in
In TFS 2008 we made quite a few improvements to build, such as scheduled builds and continuous integration. The continuous integration feature is nice for detecting failures in the build as soon as possible to ensure minimal downtime and reduce the chance of generating a bad nightly build. However, it's not a perfect solution since even when the build fails it is possible for others to submit unrelated changes and keep the build broken. As a first measure to aid this scenario, Buck Hodges wrote a check-in policy that would determine which, if any, build definitions would be affected by the changes being checked in – if the last build for the definition failed, the policy would not allow the user to check-in without overriding it. But there are quite a few issues with this approach, the main one being that it requires the users to install the policy and only override it when honestly submitting fixes for the build break. At this point you may be asking yourself "what if there were a way to stop people from submitting broken source code into the repository on the server?" This is exactly what gated check-in offers, and I intend to explore the features around gated check-in in the following paragraphs.
Setting Up Gated Check-in
Gated check-in is merely an extension of the check-in trigger for a build definition, so it should be easy to setup for those familiar continuous integration. In TFS 2008, we provided 'Manual', 'Continuous Integration', 'Rolling builds', and 'Schedule' (along with the option to force builds on that schedule even if no changes occurred since the last build). When viewing the build definition properties in TFS 2010, you will see the same options (with the addition of 'Gated Check-in'):
When this trigger is selected for a build definition, any check-in that is made to a file that is mapped in the associated workspace will trigger a verification build. If the build succeeds, the changes will be submitted to the repository. If the build fails, the changes are not allowed to be submitted and must be fixed and resubmitted.
Submitting a Gated Check-in
When a user attempts to submit changes to a version control path that is mapped by a build definition with the 'Gated Check-in' trigger, they will be presented with the following dialog:
The first thing to point out here is that the check-in been automatically converted to a shelveset. In this particular scenario, the shelveset has been named 'Gated_2009-06-29_02.49.00.9801'. The check-in notes, associated work items, etc., are all replicated into the shelveset and will be included in the changeset upon a successful build. The second piece of the dialog to pay attention to is the build definition selection. If there were only a single build definition that was considered affected by the changes, the combo box would be disabled and you would not be provided any options. If, however, there is more than one build definition that maps the changes being submitted, the user you will be presented with the list of build definitions as shown in the following image:
It's important to note here that the actual definition selected to perform the check-in does not matter here, as both have been determined to map at least some subset of changes included in the check-in. However, it's possible that 'Gated Definition 1' only maps a single file in the check-in, while 'Gated Definition 2' could map all the files or a larger subset. Currently we do not provide any indication as to what percentage of the changes are mapped by any given build definition. Once you have selected a build definition, you have the ability to specify some extra options. For example, it is entirely possible that you are a build administrator and wish to submit a fix directly rather than waiting for the verification build. However, this option will only be enabled for a selected build definition if you have the appropriate permission, 'Override Check-in Validation by Build'. If you have the appropriate permission, we have provided the ability to bypass build verification as shown in the following image (although it's disabled in this particular shot since no build definition is currently selected):
The other option available in the 'Show Options' section of the dialog is 'Preserve my pending changes locally'. This allows the user to decide whether or not the changes being submitted should be left in the workspace or undone once the 'Build Changes' button is clicked (if the changes are left in the workspace, there is an entry point that we will explore later in the article to reconcile the submitted changes with those in your workspace) . Once you are satisfied with the options on this dialog and 'Build Changes' is clicked, you will be redirected to the build explorer where the build just queued will be highlighted for easy discovery as shown here:
Now I know there is only one build in this particular queue so it wouldn't be very difficult to locate the build, but imagine there is a team of 50-60 people all submitting changes to the same build definition, or even multiple definitions all sharing the same build controller. :-) Anyway, moving along to the successful gated check-in, you can see from the following build report that the submitted changeset is associated with the gated build, just like changesets would be associated with a non-gated build by comparing the labels and analyzing the differences.
Now that the build has completed successfully, you may have some further actions to perform if you chose not to preserve pending changes in your workspace. The entry point for this functionality is in build explorer, which is available via the context menu of the build detail entry in the 'Completed Builds' tab or the queued build entry in the 'Queued Builds' tab. If you only have a single workspace on the current machine then a workspace will be automatically selected for you. If, however, you have more than one workspace on the machine, you will be prompted to select the workspace which you would like to reconcile changes with. We currently do not support storing the source workspace from which the shelveset originated, so we cannot automatically determine the workspace used to create the shelveset. However, this feature is on a backlog and we are looking at including this functionality in a future version. The second entry point is from the gated check-in notification window in the build notification system tray application, which is included with the product in TFS 2010.
This has been a very targeted and simple walk-through of the new gated check-in functionality available in TFS 2010. I will be covering more advanced scenarios surrounding permissions, integration with the build notification system tray application, and more in future postings. Stay tuned!


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OSF Reference Architecture
This section details the official Open Semantic Framework reference architecture.
The Open Semantic Framework — currently at version 3.x with five years of continuous development — is an integrated software stack that combines external open source components with specific enhancements developed by Structured Dynamics. OSF is a complete foundation to bring semantic technology capabilities to the enterprise.
The basic architecture of the Open Semantic Framework pivots around the OSF Web Services; there are nearly 30 providing a wealth of functionality. Full CRUD under user permissions and security is provided to all digital objects in the stack. This OSF access layer provides a means to access best-of-breed data management and indexing engines through uniform RESTful Web services. These access services: 1) abstract away the complexity of the individual engines, while 2) enabling combined capabilities orchestrated by OSF not available from the engines alone.
This intermediate OSF Web Services layer may be accessed directly via API by interfacing with standard content management systems (CMSs), or by using dedicated connectors and modules to the open source Drupal CMS. These connectors and modules, also part of the standard OSF stack and called OSF for Drupal, natively enable Drupal's existing 10,000 modules and ecosystem of developers and capabilities to work with OSF using familiar Drupal methods.
A general overview and specific layers in the OSF stack are described below.
A Web-oriented Architecture
This diagram shows the detailed architecture for the Open Semantic Framework stack:
In this design, OSF is the meat in the sandwich that links a proven content management system, Drupal, with proven semantic technology engines such as Virtuoso, GATE, OWL API 2, Solr, and Memcached. All OSF-specific components are shown in yellow in the diagram. In some cases these are newly developed components; in others, they are wrappers and such surrounding existing third-party open source capabilities. All external third-party capabillities are shown in the colors other than yellow.
The overall philosophy in architecting the OSF stack is to provide a Web-based, scalable framework for integrating data and content from a variety of sources. OSF corresponds to what is known as a Web-oriented architecture. WOA has a number of features:
- Data is generally exposed (and universally available) as linked data
- SPARQL endpoints and APIs are generally RESTful in design
- The overall architecture is modular, with inherent decentralized and distributed aspects
- All display and visualization aspects are cross-browser ready and capable.
WOA builds on aspects of many of the largest properties on the Web, with proven scalability and extensibility. As used in OSF, these proven Web aspects are enhanced by adhering to open standards from the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) in the areas of semantic technologies and vocabularies. This standards adherence helps ensure that instances built with the Open Semantic Framework have a high degree of interoperability with other sites and capabilities on the Web.
OSF provides a standardized content storage and management environment that is Web-accessible, scalable and distributed. The content that can be hosted within OSF includes documents (unstructured data), metadata (semi-structured data), conventional database information (structured data) and multimedia metadata. While this content can exist in multiple native formats in the wild, it is converted to a common RDF format that enables the development of common ("canonical") tools and operations to act upon this content.
The OSF design and architecture is explicitly generic. The same set of tools and capabilities used in OSF can be applied to manage and understand information in any domain. What changes from domain to domain are the data structures (the ontologies, schema and entity reference lists) used by OSF. Differences between domains may also determine which components are included or not for a given instantiation.
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We were sitting in Chick-Fil-A enjoying a large glass of un-sweet tea with lots of ice. Chick-Fil-A iced tea is more refreshing than the average fast food drink. They seem to brew it just right. Between sips, I was asking my friend about creative ways to launch the ministry God had laid on my heart. She asked me if I had heard of Shelley Hendrix, and her ministry, Church 4 Chicks? She felt learning from Shelley might be a great way to begin. I flatly replied "no," as my mind was questioning, "Church 4 Chicks?" "Is that a church just for women?" "No thanks, I didn't want to be a part of a church for women only."
At the Holy Spirit's prompting, after finishing my fellowship time with my friend, I began to take a deeper look at this "chick church" through on-line research. Boy did I have a lot to learn!
Frist I read their purpose statement: "We are here to Help Women Live with Purpose…Without the Pressure!!" Church 4 Chicks wasn't a local church for women only; it was a women's ministry, which included the broader Christian community and intergenerational fellowship and Bible teaching. There were likewise strong male leadership and accountability.
I read of how their purpose is to bring the generations together. Who does that anymore?
"How do we do this? We are so glad you asked. Team C4C is intentional to Create and Cultivate Environments of Grace for Women of ALL Ages. A place where women are free to be who they are and given the space and the grace to allow their relationship with God to grow at its own pace. (And, no we didn't mean for that to rhyme!)
We are passionately enthusiastic about creating environments that bring the generations and cultures together. It is a joy to see teenage young women (and even younger!) mingling and building relationships with grandmothers–and everywhere in between!"
The concept grabbed me! I purchased my AWAKEN ticket and attended for the first time in 2013 with two dear friends. The beauty of the conference is it truly touches women of all ages and stages. My best friend and I were sitting there together as opposites. She resonated with the speaker who had tried to live a good Christian life, sought to marry in the Lord and raise godly children, yet experienced much hardship. Tears were streaming down her face as she acknowledged being a "good girl" doesn't shield you from the trials of this life. I resonated with the "bad girl." The speaker with the dysfunctional up-brining who did everything the wrong way, yet by God's grace has been made new.
The next AWAKEN Conference is on Saturday, November 8th. Grab a ticket for yourself and a friend. Find out what these chicks have been up to! A blessing awaits you!


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Henry Butt the first Charter Mayor of Weston has been voted the next person to receive one of Weston Town Council's blue plaques.
Henry Butt was a self-made businessman, born in 1861 and had interests in quarrying and property conversions. He helped pay for the Winter and Italian Gardens and raised all the capital necessary to build a new hospital in the Boulevard. He also founded Worlebury Golf Club. He died in 1944.
The blue plaque scheme was launched by the Town Council to recognise those who have made a significant contribution to the town, who have achieved great things in their chosen field or who link Weston to the significant historical events, both nationally and internationally. Henry Butt will be only the second recipient to receive a blue plaque from the Town Council. The first was for Olympian Paulo Radmilovic.
The Town Council and the Weston Mercury drew up a list of twelve blue plaque nominees and asked the public to vote for who they wanted to receive the next plaque. The list of 12 included artists, actors, campaigners, an architect and political figures from the international stage
Malcolm Nicholson, Town Clerk commented "Henry Butt is a worthy recipient of the next blue plaque. His influence on Weston can be seen around the town, so there is more than one option for where his blue plaque will be located.'
The location of the blue plaque will be decided by the Museum and Heritage sub committee.


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Housed in a 16" x 4" x 4" case, I cut out archival quality inkjet prints of a piece I originally painted digitally and arranged them carefully among circuits and wires. My lovely partner Rez designed the circuit board for me so that the blue bulb on the bolt blinks! I wish I had a gif :(
Anyway, I learned a ton about circuits and soldering and how not to breath in fumes from molten lead. I've never had the patience for the elaborate, gorgeous paper cuts that I see at shows, so I decided to keep the paper elements simple and let the LEDs be the "wow" factor here :)
Now for some less than happy news. At the moment there have been some snags with Snorffles & Meeps! Vol. 3. The books are still being made and everyone who pledged the proper amounts during the kickstarter will still get their copies, albeit a little later than anticipated, so it's nothing catastrophic. The worst that is going to happen is that we are missing our initial shipping deadline, which was in the beginning of October - unfortunately this is out of our control as the factory we are using to make these books has slipped the deadline and we can't recover the lost time. We are rather unhappy about that, but since neither Jeannine nor I have perfected time travel, we gotta deal.
In addition to setting back the book's ship date by a few weeks, this means we will not have copies to sell in-person at APE this year. This is the toughest blow for us, since it would have saved us shipping costs to be able to give these to kickstarter pledgers locally and also have given us a chance to reach a wider audience at the show. Not to mention we were looking forward to seeing people react to the book in-person! Having books at APE was the primary reason why we set our initial shipping deadline in early October, however, we will be offering pre-sales for the book on-site at APE, with free shipping, and you can take home a 5'' x 7'' signed tiger print when you pay for the pre-order in full. All of our kickstarter goodies, such as the tote bags, the cards, pillows and pins are on schedule to be ready before October, so we can also give out those goodies in-person to pledgers.
Finally, one way or another, we will have a sample copy of the book at our table for people to look through. We may be able to have an advance copy of the book straight from the factory, or we will mock something up via a made-to-order site.
When life gives you lemons, you make Snorffles. And Meeps.


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Thank you for your participation at the Future of Clouds conference!
The Future of Clouds was a great success with fascinating presentations and interesting discussions, where experts and researchers had the chance to meet and share their knowledge with each other. We are extremely glad that we met many of you so thank you for being there!
Best regards:
Dirk Muthig
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Below you can find the press release of the Future of Clouds conference.


text: On Wednesday, Yemen's football team plays a crucial game against Saudi Arabia. If they win they will qualify for the Gulf Cup semifinals. And for Yemenis, the competition is a unique opportunity to unite a nation divided along sectarian lines. Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Sanaa. Media Politics Sport Football Middle East


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The DWC Design Committee is pleased to assist ChillRx Cryotherapy with a Façade Renovation Incentive Grant for their expansion into the adjacent storefront. Chill Cryotherapy is Westfield's only cryotherapy center with an extensive array of health services. The expansion will allow Chill Cryotherapy to add new non-invasive, drug-free health, wellness and cosmetic solutions. At a time when some businesses are contracting, it is great to see a thriving and growing downtown business!
In addition to their existing innovative services in cryotherapy, infrared sauna and light therapy, and compression therapy, new services will include PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments including the P-shot, O-shot and Vampire Facial! They will also offer microneedling and PRP for hair restoration, and ChillSculpt localized fat and cellulite reduction treatments which provide as good or better results than CoolSculpting (at 80% off the price!). Finally, they are expanding their GainsWave and FemiWave treatments for ED, Peyronie's Disease and performance enhancement.
This rendering, thanks to Architect David Bailey of Forefront Designs, shows the seamless integration of the two spaces when completed. 327 South Ave. W., 908.228.5711.


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In a recent statement, the officials from the Indian Army confirmed that they would be conducting an Army recruitment rally for the interested and eligible candidates from Tamil Nadu. The recruitment rally will be held at the Annai Sathya District Sports Stadium, Thanjavur from August 02 to 08, 2017.
Candidates who wish to participate in the Army recruitment rally must submit their applications on the official website of Indian Army on or before August 03, 2017. More details about the recruitment rally are as follows.
Name Of The Post
- Soldier Technical
- Soldier Technical (AMN/AVN)
- Soldier Nursing Assistant
- Soldier General Duty
- Soldier Tradesman
- Soldier Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical
Educational Qualifications
Candidates who have successfully cleared their plus 2 or an intermediate examination in Science with Maths, English, Chemistry, and Physics with a minimum aggregate mark of 50 percent and at least 40 percent in each individual subject can apply for the post of Soldier Technical.
On the other hand, candidates who satisfy the above-mentioned requirements and the ones who have successfully completed 3 years Diploma in Electronics and Instrumentation, Computer Science, Automobiles, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering from a recognized ITI or Polytechnic Institute can apply for Soldier Technical (AMN/AVN) in the Indian Army.
In the case of Soldier Nursing Assistant, interested applicants who meet the educational qualifications of Soldier Technical can submit their applications. However, the candidates will need to have completed in B.Sc. Degree in Bio Science, Botany, or Zoology, with English for applying to this post. Moreover, the stipulation of marks laid down at the plus 2 level will be waived off for these candidates.
Age Limit
Candidates who are in the age limit of 17½ years to 23 years as on October 10, 2017 can apply for the post of Soldier Technical, Soldier Nursing Assistant, Soldier Tradesman, and Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper Technical. Similarly, applicants who are in the age limit of 17½ years to 21 years as on October 10, 2017 can apply for the remaining posts offered by the Indian Army.
Check out the official notification to get information regarding the selection procedure, recruitment rally details, and more info.


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As investigators learn more about the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings and what Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan allegedly did, the initial theory is that "these two young men were working on their own," NPR's Dina Temple-Raston said Tuesday on Morning Edition.
Authorities continue to question 19-year-old Dzhokhar, who remains hospitalized in serious condition. He's being treated at a Boston hospital for a variety of injuries he sustained during gun battles with police on Friday. It's also possible he tried to kill himself before he was captured Friday evening in the Boston suburb of Watertown, Mass.
Tamerlan, 26, died of injuries he sustained early Friday.
RELATED: Boston Marathon bombings: Suspect charged with conspiring to use a WMD (PDF, Update)
Investigators say they are hearing from Dzhokhar through notes he's writing in response to questions. Other than one comment from the magistrate who presided at his hospital bed arraignment Monday, there's been no indication that Dzhokhar is able to speak more than a word or two at a time. The magistrate reported that Dzhokhar said "no" when asked if he could afford a lawyer.
According to law enforcement sources Dina has spoken with, the information they've gotten from Dzhokhar leads them to suspect — so far — that Tamerlan was the "driving force" behind the bombings at the marathon (which killed three people and wounded more than 200).
The information Dzhokhar has been giving to investigators, Dina added, has them theorizing that the attack was "in a sense a homegrown plot with a little bit of an international flavor." Tamerlan, who reportedly had grown increasingly interested in an extremist form of Islam in recent years, traveled to Russia at least once. The family has Chechen roots.
CNN says investigators also believe the brothers were influenced by things they read on the Internet, and may have learned about bomb-making there as well.
An important reminder: The investigation is still in its early stages. Authorities will uncover much more evidence. The picture of what led the brothers to allegedly plant bombs at the marathon and then, allegedly, kill an MIT police officer and engage in a harrowing gun battle with authorities, could change substantially.
We'll be following Tuesday's developments and will update as news comes in.
Meanwhile, here are some of the morning's related headlines:
If Convicted, Tsarnaev Could Face Death Penalty. (The Washington Post)
"Bedside Transcript Of Boston Bombing Suspect Hearing." (The Boston Globe)
"Officials Say They Had No Authority To Watch Older Suspect." (The New York Times, which limits the number of stories that can be read for free.)


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Six times World Champion, Jim Redman, will be making his Castle Combe debut at the Wiltshire circuit's annual Grand National meeting over the weekend of Saturday & Sunday, 2nd & 3rd July.
It'll be a rare opportunity for you to witness Redman, on the 500cc 4-cylinder Honda race bike, completing several laps of the track during Sunday's Tribute Parade. He'll be joined by David Hailwood and Freddie Sheene, the sons of two other famous racing icons.
There's plenty for you to see and do on both days at the Grand National, which is being backed by Fowlers, who will be displaying the 2016 line-up of KTM motorcycles for you to check out.
You'll be treated to a packed programme of 20 races each day, including rounds of the ACU 125GP and 250GP British Championships, as well as sidecars and just about every solo class imaginable, plus the Classic Parade.
Another great motorcycling name will be celebrated at the Grand National, with the launch of the Ray Petty Trophy for the first Norton home in Sunday afternoon's Lansdowne British Historic Championship feature race. You may recall that Ray was an accomplished racer & tuner during the 1950s and some of his bikes will be on show, as well as the unique Norton-powered Petty car.
Nortons from a later era will feature too – Steve Spray will demonstrate one of the JPS Rotary bikes that he rode to British Championship success in the late 1980s.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebrations, Fowlers are backing the coveted 'King of Castle Combe' Trophy Race again this year, which is also a milestone for the Castle Combe Circuit, as it's celebrating the 65th anniversary of its first bike meeting, back in 1951.
For further information visit www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk, where details of tickets can be found.


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Just after 2008 began, I realized my profession of choice was dying.
I'd spent the previous seven years at Philadelphia Weekly, a fairly typical alternative newspaper: you know, magazine-style lefty bent, where-to-go-and-what-to-do listings, porn ads in the back. The usual.
I was reading the New York Times Magazine special architecture issue a few weeks ago when something jumped out at me. On the intro page to the issue of the "Mega-Megalopolis" one of the by-line says "How does an architect plan for a city with no history? Or a city that just keeps growing?" Interesting questions particularly given the fact that to charge architects with the task of planning our cities is affording too much power to a profession that simply doesn't have it.


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My article, "The Everyday Anarchism of Peer Tutoring," was recently published by The Peer Review, an open-source IWCA publication. In it, I write:
While some might equate the daily chaos and disorder of working in a writing center with anarchy in a pejorative sense of the word, I am working to develop a different lens with which to view literacy learning in informal spaces such as writing centers. What I hope to offer with my application of "everyday anarchism" to the daily work of a seemingly typical university writing center is two-fold. First, I hope to present an account of the radical alternative that many informal pedagogical spaces such as writing centers can offer for critical literacy educators and scholars. Additionally, I hope to illustrate the ubiquity of "everyday" anarchist values and tactics even within our currently contingent, alienated, neoliberal realities. If these values are at play in the daily work of undergraduate peer tutors at a university writing center, where else might we find the anarchist tendencies of spontaneity, cooperation, mutuality in our daily lives? How might we begin to organize ourselves in ways that reject unethical coercion, unwarranted authority, unnecessary competition, illogical hierarchy?
This article appears in TPR's 2018 special issue "Cultural Rhetorics, Writing Centers, and Relationality: Constellating Stories." Here's some more information on this issue of TPR:
In this special issue of The Peer Review, we look at the ways cultural rhetorics can inform writing center practices and research. We have chosen to focus on two specific methods of a cultural rhetorics approach: story and relationships. The following articles draw from and demonstrate these methods in practice with a focus on how culture and knowledge becomes co-constituted within writing center spaces. We have chosen to arrange this issue in three sections, each with a specific focus. The first section demonstrates the ways in which story and relationships become intertwined within a cultural rhetorics methodological frame work. The second section focuses on the impact stories have in understanding research data and the cultures of specific contexts. The third section focuses on relationships and the value building reciprocating relationships has within writing center spaces. Combined, these sections demonstrate the types of contributions cultural rhetorics can bring to writing center theory and practice.


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Day 165 (August 23) - Green
I went out into our garden today on a mission. I was going to shoot into the light! Lens flare isn't really something I've gone after much, but it seems to currently be all the rage, so I thought I'd give it a try.
I didn't fall in love with any of my more flared shots, but I did get a few keepers. They might class more as contrejour than as flare shots. (Contrejour just is a fancy way of saying shooting towards the light.) And I'm determined to keep at it. I want to try it with a few different lenses, at different times of day; these were shot with my 50mm lens around 4:30 pm, which is still a pretty bright time of day here but at least the sun is low enough in the sky that it's easy to point your camera in its general direction.
Anyway, if you're interested in flare, here are a couple of great flare tutorials:
Here and here are tutorials that show how to create that cool 'sun star' effect. Haven't tried it out myself, yet.
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Fletcher View Campground has 11 sites and is open year round. Fletcher View Campground is nestled along the Kyle Canyon wash, so reservations are not available during the monsoon season (mid-July to mid-September). During this time, overnight stays are available only as weather permits and a high chance of rain in the forecast will result in no overnight stays for the safety of our campers.
Please click here for full campground details, fees, and to reserve a campsite. The link will take you to the campground's page on Recreation.gov


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Local voters have elected a paranoid delusional to the state Senate, a county commissioner who referenced "normal white Americans" on national TV, and a city councilman whose city-issued computer would eventually be found full of porn. Charlie Duke, Betty Beedy and Charles Wingate, respectively, are just three reasons the Springs has become infamous. But does it want to perpetuate that image?
That's one question asked by El Paso County Democratic Party executive Christy Le Lait in the wake of recent comments by Gordon Klingenschmitt, the Republican candidate in House District 15. Here's another:
"Can you imagine if this guy gets elected?"
It's not hard to imagine. Republicans outnumber Democrats in the district more than 2 to 1.
Klingenschmitt, a 46-year-old retired Navy chaplain, recently drew barbs even from some in his own party for suggesting that Congressman Jared Polis of Boulder wants to behead Christians. But Klingenschmitt has made shocking statements before, even claiming last fall that the Affordable Care Act causes cancer.
And such assertions haven't scared off some influential people. In July, Grow Freedom Grow Prosperity, a Denver-based campaign committee that supports Republicans, gave Klingenschmitt's campaign $200, and Bill Hybl, CEO of El Pomar Foundation, gave $50.
Arm's length
Klingenschmitt's TV show, Pray in Jesus Name Project, was added to the Southern Poverty Law Center's anti-LGBT hate list in March, after Klingenschmitt called a 6-year-old transgender child a demon. Klingenschmitt also dubbed Sen. Al Franken's Student Non-Discrimination Act the "No Child Left Unmolested" bill and said it is "legislating pedophiles to recruit your kids," according to rightwingwatch.org.
More recently, in an email to supporters, Klingenschmitt wrote that "Democrats like Polis," who is gay, "want to bankrupt Christians who refuse to worship and endorse his sodomy. Next he'll join ISIS in beheading Christians, but not just in Syria, right here in America." Days later, he issued a sarcastic video apology.
The incident has prompted some party leaders to try to put him at arm's length. "Gordon does not speak on behalf of the Republican Party, and his comments in no way reflect the views of the Party," state GOP spokesman Owen Loftus said in a statement.
Although El Paso County GOP Chairman Jeff Hays told KOAA that Klingenschmitt is "part of our team," party executive Daniel Cole says via email that "In parts of the KOAA interview that did not air, Chairman Hays indicated, and now wants to emphasize, that he does not condone Gordon Klingenschmitt's comments. Klingenschmitt does not speak for the party or for other candidates, and the party does not speak for him."
'Huge contrast'
Klingenschmitt's District 15 opponent, Democrat Lois Fornander, taught school for 30 years before retiring and now runs a small antiques business. The 66-year-old has been active in party politics at the precinct level for years. She recently called on Klingenschmitt to withdraw from their race, saying he's unfit for office. She says she plans to send a mailer to show the "huge contrast" between "some of his craziest claims" and her stances on issues.
Fornander is pro-gun-control and supports the legislative measures that got state Senate President John Morse, the Democrat from Colorado Springs, recalled last year. She's also pro-choice, pro-gay-marriage and anti-school-voucher, and would support a tax increase to fund schools — all stances that may not resonate positively in a district where, she says, "there are a lot of people who are fundamental Christians and agree with" Klingenschmitt.
The district, which flanks the city's east side and includes Peterson Air Force Base, didn't have a Democrat on the ballot in 2012. In 2010, Democrat Marcus Troy Cimino garnered only 25 percent of the vote.
So far, Klingenschmitt has received about $34,400 in contributions from about 110 people, 75 of whom live in other states; another $7,885 has come from the candidate himself. That's 18 times the amount raised by Fornander, according to campaign finance records.
Asked about his contribution to Klingenschmitt's campaign, Hybl said through a spokesperson that he does not discuss his political decisions. Last week, Hybl co-hosted a campaign fundraiser for Congressman Doug Lamborn, who has appeared on Klingenschmitt's TV show and prayed with him for Israel.
Klingenschmitt declined to be interviewed for this story. In a February interview, he told the Independent he keeps his politics and religion separate. Fornander disputes that, citing his repeated references to religion during his campaign, including a comment that only people who are going to heaven are entitled to equal treatment under the law.
That kind of thing is beyond the pale for retired state Sen. Andy McElhany. "In my opinion, Klingenschmitt has no business in public office," the Republican says, "because he's more than extreme." McElhany added that electing someone like Klingenschmitt doesn't help the region's image.
Which brings us back to Le Lait. "At some point, the people in this county are going to have to ask themselves, 'What do we want?'" she says. "Are we serious about bringing jobs and economic development, or are we OK with being called the capital of crazy?"


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I know the general consensus is that the Twins couldn't have kept Johan Santana, but what is that consensus based on? Raw numbers? Um, compared to what? Total revenues that the team doesn't publish? Anticipated payroll? If so, I haven't seen it. History? Only nominally, since before this offseason, the Twins hadn't lost a truly big name to free agency since Jack Morris.
No, the general consensus is based mostly on spin. Spin that Pohlad is cheap. Spin that the Twins are ultra-conservative when it comes to long-term deals. Spin that this is Minnesota, and we just don't hang onto the superstars for very long. And in this case, the spin was right.
But could we have kept him?
At first glance, the contract Santana signed with the Mets isn't too terribly different from the one the Twins offered. It was reported that the Twins offered a five-year, $100 million contract on top of the $13 million contract they already had with Santana for 2008. Let's break that down and see what it looks like:
Year Twins Mets Difference
*The Mets have a $5.5M buy-out option of a $25M team option for 2014. It will automatically vest based on innings or awards Santana wins.
Let's throw out all kinds of caveats. First, the breakdown of the Twins offer is just a best guess – it was likely broken down differently - but the totals mesh. Second, my details on Santana's contract comes from Cot's Basball Contracts site, which I find to be an invaluable resource, but not necessarily an infallible resource. And finally, the innings or awards that are necessary to automatically vest the 2014 year of the contract haven't been reported (as far as I know). If they're ridiculously easy, that last year should read $25.5M instead of just the buyout clause. But usually, one just uses the buy-out option money, since that's the only money that is truly guaranteed.
You probably saw a bunch of numbers and skipped over it, right? If so, just take a second and look at that last column. If those numbers in the Difference column are added up, the total is $24.5M. That's a prohibitively large number, and the kind that drives premier free agents into the arms of the Mets, Yankees, etc.
But should it? I gotta tell you, individually they make a Twins Geek squirm. For instance, the biggest number in that difference column is the $6M total for next year, but that was absolutely in reach. Not to beat a dead horse, but the Twins are still under payroll. They could've paid that and still have been under their anticipated payroll budget for next year. (And that even includes the signing bonuses that the Twins gave Michael Cuddyer and Justin Morneau as part of their long-term deals).
Then we get to the five middle years of the deal. One can probably argue that the Twins can find better ways to spend $20M or $25M than to put it towards one pitcher. But I think you can also argue that if the difference between having the best pitcher on the planet and not having him is $2M to $3.5M, then maybe they're best off stretching just a bit. Especially when that marginal money has historically been used to sign a veteran player for a secondary role, like Jeff Cirillo or Craig Monroe or Ramon Ortiz. Would they really be missed?
And, finally, we get to the option year. Would the Twins have been so opposed to a team-owned option year? Hell no. Obviously, they would want to make sure that the incentives for automatically vesting would virtually ensure that Santana was still one of the top pitchers in the majors. But beyond that, there is no risk there, and the only real cost is the $5.5 million buyout.
And, unfortunately, it gets worse. Because it turns out that contract defers about $5M of each years's salary for later payments, which means the real value of each year comes down a couple of million dollars.
The biggest remaining questions are about Santana himself. Did he want to stay? Did he want to shine in a bigger market? Would he have accepted a similar offer from the Twins? And if you think he would, then why didn't he accept a slightly smaller offer? We can't answer those questions, and I'm not sure that the Twins or Santana's agent or even Santana could.
But it doesn't look like the numbers should have been the unrelenting roadblock. It might be that a lower revenue team like the Twins just doesn't have any business risking that much on a single player. So it's not something I can condemn the Twins for.
But yes, it looks like we could have kept him.
The guys, on the other hand, are generally not luxurious, and rarely off the grid. They're also all about my age, and some of them are very old friends, and some of them are newer friends. The weekend is traditionally spent recalling our shared memories, comparing notes and busting each others chops. (Oh, and taking money from Jimbo in the Sunday Super Bowl Pool. That's definitely become a tradition.)
It comes with a high price since we each leave our families to participate, but it is undoubtedly worth it. The stories about each other and abuse thrown at each other reaffirm and reconnect bonds that time, distance and life weaken. And this year, an inordinate amount of time was spend reflecting on the last year, and candidly evaluating our own and each other's victories and struggles. That's the kind of feedback that is invaluable, made more so because it is not always comfortable.
It is not unusual for friends that you have in college or early in you adult career to be friends for the rest of your life. But it's also not unusual for them to fade away. That is a real loss because time adds a dimension to a relationship that cannot be replaced, and that was reaffirmed this weekend. Thank you to everyone who joined me this weekend, and everyone from their families who made it possible. I'm already looking forward to next year.


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Leatherback turtle
Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea
The largest of the world's 7 sea turtle species, the leatherback turtle visits UK waters in the summer months to feast on jellyfish. The largest leatherback turtle ever recorded was found dead on a North Wales beach in 1988 - the animal was over 2m long, weighed 900kg (2000 lbs) and was around 100 years old!
Species information
StatisticsLength: Up to 2.5m Weight: 250-700kg Lifespan: up to 100 years
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Vulnerable, with many populations critically endangered and at risk of extinction. In the UK, they are a Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.


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A Winter Daybook Pssst. Remember me?! I really didn't intend to take such a hiatus but when this site was hacked into I was forced to shut it down for a while. One thing led to another and the next thing I knew, nearly 2 years have passed! Rather than hash out the last 2 years


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I am reading through a number of books at the moment. One is Richard Foster's, Sanctuary of the Soul: Journey into Meditative Prayer. While I appreciated his Celebration of Discipline, I wish I could "journey" with him in prayer in his new book. However, I simply cannot see his path.
Ben Witherington III, Is There a Doctor in the House?: An Insider's Story and Advice on Becoming a Bible Scholar, is a profitable little book. If you are a PhD student below are two gems of advice that Witherington offers:
"Beware of displacement activities instead of concentrating hard on researching and writing the dissertation. Beware of working on a PhD in procrastination" (italics original. Is There a Doctor in the House?: An Insider's Story and Advice on Becoming a Bible Scholar, 31).
"Research by Christian is never done just for its own sake, or even just to advance knowledge in a given field. It is done in service to the Lord and to his church. I must confess I'm sometimes baffled by some Christian NT scholars who are perfectly content to just talk to small circles of like-minded experts without any sense of responsibility to share their knowledge with a broader audience—indeed with the church" (ibid., 84).
I am also reading Fair Game by Valerie Plame Wilson and The Company We Keep: A Husband and Wife True Life Spy Story by Robert and Dayna Baer. Both are true stories that chronicle the lives of CIA operatives. Not much here to blog about for OT studies or PhD students…but I'll keep looking :).


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by Kasheem J. Pack Jr (Kass Mvc Facebook)
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Well i drew freeza yesterday may/24/2016 and couldnt figure out what to do with him, my wife noticed its been quite some time since i drawn a picture of anything and saw i still got it inking detailing shade etc, she asked whats the line for i said he's going up against goku or vegeta she said well on namek vegeta got his ass handed to him so i assume you mean resurrection F Vegeta why not both?? Currently sitting in starbucks the next day everyone amazed and taking pictures and video recordings of me while drawing goku and vegeta.
All one pencil and one sharpie pen
Lips colored wuth sharpie eyes as well and lining, pencil for shade.
No you will not find this on a website
Although i looked on google there is something similar but goke vs freeza from the movie
Kinda was getting tired didnt want to do a background for freeza.
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Arizona Gives Day allows nonprofits, big and small, new and established, to join together for an online giving day. Arizona's non-profits play a critical role in our communities and state. The Arizona Gives website gathers non-profit organizations in one site to make giving easy and convenient.
All of the organizations listed are qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits. You don't have to give only on April 2, the AZGives.org website is able to receive donations year-round. You can even create a scheduled or recurring gift if that is more convenient for you.
The organizations do have to pay a fee for participating in the AZGives program, so if donors wish, they can contribute a little more to help with that overhead cost. By utilizing the AZGives program, even smaller organizations are able to accept online donations whether or not they have merchant account services with their own bank.
Do you want to support an organization that isn't listed on AZGives? Why not use AZGives Day as a reminder to donate! Almost all non-profits have a website that will provide information on how to donate.
A married couple can make a contribution to most of their their favorite non-profit organization(s) up to $800 and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit off their Arizona state taxes. If you make that donation before April 15, you can even deduct it from your 2018 taxes now. Be sure to check with an accounting expert and the organization to ensure that the donation qualifies.
Here are the organizations from Yavapai County listed on AZGives that hope for your consideration. Click on the name to go to their donation page.
Fundraising Campaigns
Support our BASIS Prescott Teachers
Phil Dixon Sings Old American Songs
Arcosanti | Cosanti Foundation
Black Canyon Historical Society
Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum
Desert Star Community School, Inc.
Friends of Clark Memorial Library
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley
Paulden Volunteer Fire Association, Inc.
Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts Foundation
Prescott Area Shelter Services
Prescott Area Tennis Association
Runnin' W Wildlife Center, INC
Sedona International Film Festival
United States Veterans Initiative
Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition
Verde Valley Humane Society, Inc.
Verde Valley Neighborhood Food Project
West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Foundation
Yavapai Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Yavapai Regional Medical Center Foundation


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Use a linguistic tagger to perform named entity recognition on a string.
- Natural Language
Identifying named entities in natural language text can help make your app more intelligent. For example, a messaging app might look for names of people and places in text in order to display related information like contact information or directions.
The example and accompanying steps below show how to use NLTagger to enumerate over natural language text and identify any named person, place, or organization.
Create an instance of
NLTagger, specifying
NLTagas the tag scheme to be used.
Scheme Name Type
Set the string property of the linguistic tagger to the natural language text.
Create the options to omit punctuation, omit whitespace, and join names.
Enumerate over the entire range of the string, specifying
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Workplace Wellness
Imagica LPH helps companies and organizations design, implement, and manage corporate wellness programs, which are designed to lower the yearly cost of healthcare by improving the overall health and happiness of your employees.
Stated simply, Imagica exists to encourage and enable people to make healthy lifestyle decisions.
Imagica will work with your company's human resources department to customize a corporate wellness plan to fit your needs.
Imagica LPH believes in the power of knowledge. For this reason, one of our main focuses is Education. Through the research and continued education of our Leaders we have developed an organized easy to follow information system utilizing a variety of different channels with a focus on nutrition, exercise and disease prevention.
The education provided is instilled in participants through various challenges that promote nutrition, mental health and physical activity. Competitions and incentive based programs are used to build unity and positive encouragement amongst employees helping to keep participation at a high level.
What sets Imagica LPH apart from the other wellness companies or systems in the practice is our MiBoSa Principles. These principles allow all of our programs to focus on not one, but three main areas of wellness that when brought into balance can achieve complete wellness of mind, body and soul.
In addition to education, health and lifestyle coaching is made available and strongly encouraged throughout the duration of your companies Wellness Program. Studies have shown that the benefits of individual and group coaching greatly contribute to the overall success of the wellness program and continuation of healthy lifestyle improvements.
What Does A Typical Program Include?
- Smoking cessation
- Blood testing and risk assessment
- Workout programs
- On-site health coaches
- 60-Day Vitamin Challenge
- Organizing nature hikes
- Organizing running and cycling groups
- Much more…
If you were building a house, think of Imagica LPH as your "general contractor." We help turn your vision into requirements, we find all the right vendors to meet those requirements, and then track the progress to create a positive return on your investment.
How Much Does It Cost?
Speaking of investment, this costs a lot less than you might think. In fact, our experts can work with your insurance company and get them to pay for it! After all, less employee claims is in their best interest as well.
If you have a self-funded healthcare plan, we have discovered numerous creative ways to offset the costs so ROI becomes a non-factor.
Do Employees Actually Participate?
Certain programs have near 80% voluntarily participation because of how we design the plan and employee incentives. This "secret sauce" is one of the things that sets us apart from other corporate wellness plan coordinators.
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The Legend of the Lake...
For centuries, indigenous peoples hunted and camped along the original shores of Lake Minnewanka. The Stoney people called it "Minn-waki" or "Lake of the Spirits". They respected and feared this lake for its resident spirits. The Early Europeans called it Devil's Lake.
A day on Lake Minnewanka, near the Townsite of Banff, in Banff National Park is an awe inspiring experience. For the angler, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish and Brown Trout are the most common species caught and released.
Banff Fishing Unlimited has been providing guided trips on Lake Minnewanka for over 30 years, including the gear and safe sturdy all weather boats. Their professional guides know the waters, weather and fish habitat like no others.
Above the water line, common sightings of Grizzlys snuffling the undergrowth at shores edge, Big Horned Sheep, and the occasional Bald Eagle diving down for a catch. Once in a while, a Cougar can be seen prowling the lake shore.
All things considered, The Legend of The Lake of the Spirits lives on.
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Yes, but be careful not to slip as you walk from damp carpeting onto non-carpeted areas. Also, be sure to wear clean shoes on your newly cleaned carpet. We recommend white socks, house slippers or shoe covers.
Frequently. At least once or twice per week. You can never vacuum too much Vacuuming prevents surface dirt & sand from being ground into the carpet fibers. This is a common major cause of carpet traffic area wear.
Almost 80% of the soil brought into your home is tracked in on the soles of your shoes. Place mats at all entrance areas to help keep your carpets clean.
That would depend on the number of adults, children and of course PETS, that live in your home. Every 3 to 12 months is the average. We recommend cleaning your Traffic Areas every six months.
It depends on the firm. Certainly, you'll get a very cursory cleaning at that price. The companies can't make money at those prices, so they're counting on their ability to sell you on enough extras to make the job profitable.
Stairs are more labor intensive, and most firms charge for them separately on a per-step basis. Prices vary enormously on this item, with the so-called bargain firms often charging the highest rates. This helps them compensate for the low-ball prices in their ads. Buyer beware! Stick with reputable firms and check all prices up front.
A very important factor in good carpet care is to clean up stains as quickly as possible. The longer a stain sits there, the harder it is to remove. Make sure you use the right cleaning materials or you may make the situation worse. Check our "Spills & Stains" page for safe household cleaners and directions on how to properly remove stains in your carpet.
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WordPress now powers 30% of the internet, making it an ideal target for hackers around the world. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your website and minimize, or even prevent, major complications. One of the best things you can do to be secure is consistently monitor your website so you'll be aware when something isn't right. Here are some of the more important WordPress vulnerabilities and security risks to watch out for:
Strong Password Protection
Believe it or not, most people still aren't using complex passwords or taking advantage of two-factor authentication methods to protect themselves from hackers. A common way hackers can get into your WordPress site is by using brute force, meaning they repeatedly try to guess your password. There are strong password creation and storage tools available all over the web, like 1Password or LastPass, so the user doesn't have to remember symbols and letters each time they log in. With these tools, there's really no excuse for weak passwords like your company's name or "Password123."
Don't Wait to Update
Many people get into the habit of waiting weeks or months to update their WordPress website—mostly because they just don't want to spend the time reviewing for changes after an upgrade. Updating your software, plugins, and themes as soon as they are released is one of the simplest things you can do to keep your site safe. Running out-of-date versions of software can increase your chances of being compromised. If you don't want to monitor and manually update, you can set up auto-updates for WordPress core and, if you're site is on a managed WordPress hosting platform, your themes and plugins as well.
Plugins Still Require Monitoring
People sometimes rely on plugins to do everything, and they forget about ongoing monitoring and updates. If one of your plugins breaks, your site could be compromised within a number of minutes. The easiest way to prevent this is to put a plan in place for consistent monitoring. Filesystem-based monitoring (through a plugin or on the server level) can help make sure you're aware of any breaches or compromises. And less is more when it comes to plugins: only use the ones that you absolutely need, and be sure to delete any inactive and unused plugins from the site.
Nothing is Hack Proof
Unfortunately, close monitoring doesn't guarantee you will never get hacked. If you are hacked, immediately speak with your WordPress hosting provider. Waiting days or weeks to alert them can prolong the process of getting your site restored. At Pagely, if our clients get hacked, our team works closely within our security protocol to clean and restore the client's site to pristine condition--free of charge.
Recommended Tools
Always remember no single tool for WordPress can do every job. For those that aren't on a managed host like Pagely, there are several tools and services that can be run to help keep everything updated and scan for malware/vulnerabilities. ManageWP is a service for auto-updating and Sucuri has site scanning, malware, and DDOS tools for a price.
These are just a few things you can do to keep your site secure, but there's no magic bullet that achieves 100% security. Remember, you can't take a set-it-and-forget-it approach to security or site management. Hackers are always finding new ways to get in, so you need to be vigilant and constantly make security a top priority.


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A fascinating article about how climate change is having really huge impacts on native Eskimo communities highlights how one village is moving location some nine miles to an island where the melting permafrost will not have quite the same effect that it is having on their current village's location.
Some fascinating insights into subsistence living in one of the planet's harshest, and, it seems, rapidly changing, environments. Well worth a read.
n.b. Just love the quote about Sarah Palin - "Alaska's new lipstick-wearing pitbull megastar, Sarah Palin, is intellectually challenged when it comes to global warming. [Ouch!!] Soon after she was thrown into the spotlight as John McCain's presidential running mate she said: 'A changing environment will affect Alaska more than any other state, because of our location. I'm not one, though, who would attribute it to being man-made.' A few days later she tried to retract her statement, but her sentiments as a global-warming denier were crystal clear."


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Daring and Dragon Bootcamp
Wednesday June 20th 2007, Author: Fiona Brown, Location: United KingdomMore than thirty would be keelboat sailors came to Cowes over the weekend of 16-17 June to take part in the Cowes Keelboat 'Boatcamp' jointly organised by the Cowes Daring and International Dragon fleets and hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club.
The objective of the weekend was to introduce as many 'wannabe new keelboat helms and crews' as possible to the joys of the Cowes keelboat scene and the organisers were delighted with the interest the event generated. The participants ranged in age from 15 to over 50 and included five wonderfully enthusiastic sea cadets as well as several potential new owners. Most had some previous keelboat or dinghy racing experience, a couple had raced Dragons in the past but wanted a "refresher course" to reintroduce them to the fleet and a few were keen beginners with only limited racing experience.
Eight Dragons and six Darings took part, each manned by their owner and at east one experienced crew who were able to take newcomers out on the Solent. The Darings offered the visitors an opportunity to race with them in the standard weekend Cowes keelboat races and eight of the participants took up this invitation. Meanwhile the Dragons set up a series of informal training exercises on Saturday followed by three short course races on Sunday allowing 22 'boatcampers' the chance to try different roles in the boat, sail with different crews and generally have fun while learning all about Dragon sailing. Thanks to the generous support of Marlin RIBs quick transfers between the boat and dock were possible and everyone spent the maximum possible time sailing.
Despite the blustery conditions both the regulars and the newcomers all had a whale of a time and one lucky 'boatcamper' was delighted to find himself on the winning Daring which certainly made his experience all the more exciting.
In addition to the boats out sailing there was also a Dragon and a Daring moored on the Trinity Landing giving those awaiting their turn afloat a chance to look over the boats in detail and speak with the Cowes keelboat regulars about how to get further involved. The moored boats were dressed overall and attracted a lot of attention from other passers by keen to find out more about these beautiful boats.
To ensure that the participants got a truly comprehensive picture of the Cowes keelboat scene all were invited to join the Cowes Keelboat Fleets' Nearly Midsummer Night's party which was hosted by the Solent Dragon Fleet at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club on Saturday night. Here the Daring and Dragon sailors were joined by the Etchells crews, fresh back from competing in their British National Championship, and a great time was had by all. Everyone agreed that this new social initiative was a fantastic way of drawing the classes together and plans are now afoot for this to become a regular event.
By Sunday afternoon 30 happy but exhausted 'boatcampers' had been put to the test in a range of conditions and all came home with big grins on their faces and vying to come back and sail with the fleets again as soon as possible.
"We're delighted with how the weekend went. It's introduced a whole new group of sailors to the Dragon and Daring fleets and there were some excellent crews amongst the participants who I know will be quickly snatched up. It was also heartening to find several potential new owners taking part and we'll be working with them in the coming weeks to find them boats and get them out racing. On behalf of both the Dragon and Daring fleets I'd like to thank the Royal London Yacht Club, Marlin RIBs, Race Officer Richard Palmer, the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, the boat owners and their crews and all the volunteers who helped make the event possible. We'll certainly be looking to repeat the event again next year." commented International Dragon Solent Fleet Captain Gavia Wilkinson-Cox.


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City of Franklin, TNHome Menu
Communications Manager
Milissa Reierson
Contact Milissa at 615.550.6629
Milissa came to work as the City's first Communications Manager in December 2008. She is an award winning communications professional winning national awards for her work with the City of Franklin and State of Tennessee. Milissa oversees the City's external and internal communications. The Communications division of the city works on special events, Franklin TV, the website and all social media channels for the City.
Prior to her employment with the City of Franklin Milissa served the State of Tennessee under two Governors; Governor Bredesen and Governor Sundquist as the Communications Director for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Prior to her work behind the scenes in communications, Milissa was an anchor reporter for television stations in Nashville, Knoxville, Augusta, Georgia, San Angelo, Texas and San Diego, California. She has interviewed many people; from politicians like former Vice President Al Gore, to professional actors like Kevin Kline. Milissa enjoys living in Franklin with her husband Jason and two children.


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Media.net has revamped its entire website and is going to release new features to its publishers fairly soon. This comes after a closed beta testing where select publishers were allowed to use Rich Media advertisements. Media.net has now revamped the website as it prepares to launch the new features for everyone.
Media.net has been under criticism by publishers for quite some time now as the network had such a large size but only offered a CPC model. Now it is finally going to quell the issues that many publishers are having the question is whether or not it is going to help. Adsense the king of display advertising continues to grow as other networks continue to struggle some niche market advertising networks perform very well but this service is the combined efforts of the Yahoo-Bing Alliance. It seems to be too little too late, but that is not the main problem the problem comes from how they are going to set up these advertisements.
There is little information outside of the few lucky beta testers about these advertisements on the website homepage, you are able to see that the advertisements are either a banner, text, or sponsored links. Most networks let you choose the type of advertisements that you are going to show or have a mixture. If this is true how does Media.net determine what to show? There are questions surrounding the latest update also regarding as to when publishers are going to have access to these features.
There have been zero changes to my administration board, there are no new ad formats, everything is the same. All that we have been shown is what is to come, or is it already here? Media.net has no real communication skills with its publishers they don't have a blog and the only real communication you get is an auto generated response from your account manager. Even when I went to contact my account manager I never received a response, this only goes to show that just because you have a large service doesn't mean you are one of the best.