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Today, many families have to work harder and harder to realize their American dream. I know many are worried that their children may end up worse off than they are. We're living in a different and changing economy. We have to do a better job of keeping up with these changes so more families can be a part of the middle class and get ahead in life.
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Item consists of five audio cassettes of seminars on the topic of the Gospel of St. John given by Nouwen during his stay at L'Arche Trosly-Breuil in 1985-1986 at the request of Jean Vanier. Nouwen refers to this course in his work, "Road to Daybreak." SR2010 13 03 v1: "St. Jean I: Prologue- The glory of god", December 19, 1985; SR2010 13 03 v2: "Gospel of John: Spirituality and peacemaking"; the recording includes a discussion on the individual experience and proclamation of God. Though the cassette lists the date April 11, 1983 it is believed that the initial recording was taped over by the Gospel of John seminar sometime during 1986 when this seminar series was given. SR2010 13 03 v3: "St. Jean III: The movement of XT= downward prologue", January 1, 1986; SR2010 13 03 v4: "St. Jean IV", February 23, 1986; SR2010 13 03 v5 "St. Jean V- Sharing- Nocodeme", dated April 3, 1986. The content focuses on Bible passages in which Nicodemus is featured.


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A million witty hashtags disappeared down the plughole this morning. Twitter went down. That little blue bird collapsed for a while. The social media website was having a 'mare and presented users with an error message that admitted "something is technically wrong" and thanked them "for noticing". The only appropriate response: "You're welcome, Twitter, but please note that something is literally wrong too. Many of us planned to spend this morning telling strangers they're arseholes, so were left with a gap in our diaries."
How, readers, did you spend the Great Twitter Blackout Of 2016? Instead of hitting the refresh button, you could have used that valuable time consuming some delicious #content from the steaming hotplate that is the internet. Like, you could also have worked on that novel, or – better – brainwashed your dog into doing backflips in time for this year's Britain's Got Talent. But that #content isn't going to consume itself, so let's look at what we should have been doing as darkness fell over the Twittersphere this morning.
Watching This Horrifying Video Of Donald Trump's Girl Band
'Donald Trump's Girl Band'. What an ugly collection of words. Actually, it might make a good title for that dystopian novel about a toupeed dictator you'll never finish because you're too busy watching, agog, at this very real display of patriotism from three children the former host of The Apprentice and contender for American President has brainwashed into singing his praises at an event in Florida.
Listening to Virgin Kids
They might well be the UK's answer to garage punks Black Lips, they're signed to always-awesome LA-based label Burger Records and the drummer used to be in blistering York punk group Fawn Spots. 'My Alone", the new song by London band Virgin Kids: better than hitting 'refresh'.
Hearing The Late Alan Rickman Read a Heartbreaking Poem
We were all devastated when it transpired that the actor Alan Rickman, who chilled us as Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films, would never get to use that fabulous voice of his again. Last week, as the world grieved his death at the age of 69, social media users began to share an audioclip of him reading a poem called 'If Death Is Not The End'. It'll put a spell on you.
Freaking Out Over The Trailer For 10 Cloverfield Lane
It's apparently not a full-on sequel to JJ Abrams' cult 2008 monster movie Cloverfield, though the director – who just brought the world to a standstill with Star Wars: The Force Awakens – says his follow-up is "a blood relative" to the original. Fuck knows what that means, but the trailer suggests a trendy indie horror with John Goodman shouting a lot. We're in.
Guessing Which 67 Marvel Characters Will Appear In The Upcoming Avengers: Infinity War
People say there are too many superhero movies these days, but apparently that's not true, because studio execs have got many costumed vigilantes making the Marvel corridors look untidy that they've made a movie to house 67 of them at once. Charitable.
Keepin' On Keepin' On With Cali Punks Bleached
We premiered the video for the trio's new single 'Keep On Keepin' On' and described it as an "80s Ramones (Spector-produced) rearranging a Runaways classic". If you need more than that before you'll give it three-minutes-and-50-seconds of your life, there's nothing we can do for you.
Laughing Your Ass Off At David Bowie's 'Behind The Scenes' Extras Interview
The late David Bowie, who died last week, was a supremely talented musician. Yet a video emerged online to remind us that he was also a very funny man. We all remember his cameo in a 2006 episode of the Ricky Gervais sitcom, in which his character penned a delicious mean song that mocked Gervais' character as a "chubby little loser", but have you seen this clip? It's scripted, but purports to be a genuine "interview" in which a pompous Bowie gets all thespy about his 'process'. Catch the mad glint in his eye at 1.10.
Grinning Wildly At This Bowie GIF
While we're on Bowie, he also gave good GIF. Is there nothing he couldn't do?
Wailing Along To Adele's Car Pool Karaoke on The Late Late Show With James Corden
Adele drives around London with James Corden, singing along to her smash-hit single 'Hello' and tells him his vocals are "amazing". The man needs no encouragement, Adele. She also reveals she played drums on the track, sings to the Spice Girls' 'Wannabe' and raps to Nikki Minaj's verse in the banging Kanye West track 'Monster'. Also refers to herself as "The A-Bomb", which will henceforth become her official nickname.
Choosing A New National Anthem Because The Current One Sucks
Last week The House Of Commons adopted a proposal from Chestersfield MP Toby Perkins to debate whether England should have its own national anthem to sing at sporting events and suchlike. Currently England sings the UK's anthem 'God Save The Queen', but it's rubbish subservient nonsense to our lizard overclass, so what would you prefer? We suggested The Libs' 'Time For Heroes', Pulp's Common People' and, perhaps the strongest contender of all, Death Grips' 'Have A Sad Cum'. What do you reckon?
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Ever wondered what it's like to taste beer fresh from the brewery?
Drinkers in The Oast House can enjoy the true taste of the hallowed cellars within the Budweiser Budvar brewery, thanks to the installation of Tankové Pivo (tank beer).
Fresh, unpasteurised beer is deliver directly from the Czech Republic straight to your glass.
The taste, according to our Beer Guru, "is all down to a long production process – 10-12 days brewing, followed by 90 days in horizontal maturation tanks (many UK lagers are produced in just 48 hours) – and quality ingredients: Saaz red hops (Humulus lupus), Moriavian barley (Hordeum vulgaris) and ice age water drawn from a 300-metre well." a day.
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Introduction: The Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel were a religious order of Roman Catholic hermits that gathered together in the early 1200s to live a semi-monastic lifestyle in the mountain range of Carmel, near Haifa in present-day Israel. The Carmelites, as they came to be called, followed a rule of life written by Saint Albert, the Latin-rite patriarch of Jerusalem, and approved by Pope Honorius III in 1226. Due to military conquests in the region by Muslims, the Carmelites soon migrated to various parts of Europe and were transformed into a mendicant order, although their rule specified a preference for the contemplative life. Initially they had difficulty justifying their status as a mendicant order, since their origins were shrouded in mystery without a clear founder.
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If you were looking for a place to stay during your next vacation, we've got the perfect destination for you ... Westeros!
Once you get a look at these prime locations, you won't want to go anywhere else. It should be noted that A Plus takes a 15 percent gratuity on all referrals to Westeros. Just being transparent.
But why would you want to stay in any regular hotel with drunks, thieves, and who knows what else?
Instead, these awesome "Heirbnb" rentals offer up the most perfect spots to kick back and pound some good wine.
Forget that European mountain resort. You can stay on top of the Vale of Arryn, with your own giant hole to oblivion.
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Property Location With a stay at Med Cezir Hotel in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), you'll be minutes from Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. This guesthouse is close to Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Med Cezir Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.


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|Nov 11, 2011
Adapteva Uses Magma's RTL-to-GDSII Flow to Tape Out a 28-nm 64-Core Microprocessor Chip
|(Nanowerk News) Magma Design Automation Inc., a provider of chip design software, today announced that Adapteva used Magma software to tape out the Epiphany-IV 64-core microprocessor array IC targeted to GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 28-nm SLP process. By leveraging Magma's Talus®, Hydra and Titan leveraging Magma's Talus®, Hydra and Titan digital and analog IC design solutions and the Quartz DRC/LVS physical verification tool with newly qualified runsets for the 28-nm SLP process, Adapteva was able to deliver the highest energy efficiency of any floating point processor array solution to date, with ground-breaking performance of 70 GFLOPS/Watt.
|The Magma flow is well-suited to the unique design and architectural challenges of the Epiphany-IV. This device includes tiled, high-performance floating-point processing cores with a unique and scalable floorplan architecture that is optimized for dense flip-chip package configurations such as extreme-performance applications with minimal footprint requirements.
|Hydra, Magma's multi-level, hierarchical design planning solution provided fast and accurate floor planning capabilities allowing Adapteva to densely pack multiple processor arrays. It also provided the fast and early feedback needed to meet power and package requirements. With Hydra's comprehensive repeated block and semi- and fully-abutted planning support, Adapteva was able to experiment with a number of array configurations to achieve maximum performance and minimum area. Hydra also provided powerful 45-degree RDL routing capabilities ensuring maximum flip-chip package density.
|With its unrivaled turnaround time and capacity, the Talus netlist-to-GDSII platform provided Adapteva with the flexibility to explore myriad different architectures. This convergent design flow also gave the designers additional confidence that early placement, timing, area, and power metrics would be met in the later phases of the design flow. This allowed the design team to focus on adding value to the product rather than expending time and effort on design flow considerations.
|Talus' robust multi-mode multi-corner capabilities and full-flow optimization with full AOCV support minimized margins enabling Adapteva to deliver a design with the smallest footprint and the highest performance.
|The Talus' Flow Manager, optimized for the GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 28nm SLP process, provided invaluable feedback and analysis during the architecture and configuration exploration stages. Magma's experience in implementing the GLOBALFOUNDRIES 28nm SLP sign-off reference flow also helped to accelerate the flow set up and optimization.
|"Adapteva is not a huge semiconductor company, yet with the powerful and comprehensive capabilities of Magma's RTL-to-GDSII flow, we've been able to deliver four generations of silicon and achieve profitability in two years," said Andreas Olofsson, CEO of Adapteva. "The combination of Magma's state-of-the-art software and a close collaboration with GLOBALFOUNDRIES has been instrumental to our success."
|"Providing the software and support semiconductor developers need to achieve power, performance and area goals while making chip design profitable is what Magma's Silicon One initiative is all about," said Premal Buch, general manager of Magma's Design Implementation Business Unit. "Adapteva's impressive accomplishments using our software and our ongoing collaboration with GLOBALFOUNDRIES to provide a sign-off ready reference flow, to qualify Quartz for DRC+ and to deliver Quartz runsets for the 28nmSLP process demonstrate that Magma delivers comprehensive technology solutions for emerging silicon."
|About Magma
|Leading semiconductor companies worldwide use Magma's electronic design automation (EDA) software to produce chips for a wide variety of vertical markets including tablet computing, mobile devices, electronic games, digital video, networking, military/aerospace and memory. Silicon One, Magma's technology solutions for emerging silicon, address time to market, product differentiation, cost and performance while making silicon more profitable. Magma products include software for digital design, analog implementation, mixed-signal design, physical verification, circuit simulation, characterization and yield management. The company maintains headquarters in San Jose, Calif., and offices throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Magma's stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LAVA. Follow Magma on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/MagmaEDA and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/Magma. Visit Magma Design Automation on the Web at www.magma-da.com
|Source: Magma (press release)
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In an apocalypse there is definitely a beginning where mistakes are made and the seeds of evil are allowed to sprout and take shape. However, an end is not so certain. Once an Apocalypse occurs not even death is certain. Sometimes death is only the beginning.
At first light that morning, Dr Lee steps into the Walton facility on the initial day of human trials; she can barely contain her excitement. The labs are brand spanking new and everything is sharp and clean. They've been built to her specifications and are, without a doubt, a scientist's dream. Yet even better than the gleaming instruments is the fact that Walton is where cancer is going to be cured once and for all. It's where Dr. Lee is…
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A hacker group calling itself Anonymous wrote on Twitter Indonesia list of more than 100 Australian website was hijacked this group. The group claimed to have done this action in response to a report by the Australian wiretapping activities.
The websites were defaced and displays the message "Stop Spying on Indonesia ". Most sites were hacked was the site of the business activities of the lower class Australia and allegedly randomly selected.
Previously reported, the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, the government utilized the land of kangaroos for spying Indonesia. Sidney Morning Herald reported the Australian embassies in Asia also became part of the U.S. operation.
This news makes Indonesia furious. Australian Ambassador to Indonesia on Friday, November 1, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry to explain the issue. China reportedly also demanded an explanation from the United States for the actions of the Australian Embassy.
Meanwhile, in the Philippines, Philippines group called Anonymous said it had hacked Facebook through sites owned by the Philippine government with a message to rally support against the abolition of the "pork barrel funds ". The definition "is a political patron.
In these sites, there is a message reads, "We apologize for the inconvenience . Yet this our easiest steps to convey to you, brothers and sisters who are tired of the violence and democracy is wrong, tired with the government and the politicians who only think of themselves. "
Scandalous misuse of public money by policymakers to be the biggest crisis of President Benigno Aquino during three years. It is contaminating the image that has been built Aquino as the eradication of corruption and economic reform.
Sites owned by national and local governments as well as the site for the Philippine Embassy Seoul were also hacked.
Two weeks ago, a video was uploaded on the Internet by someone who claimed part of Anonymous threatens paralyze key infrastructure in Singapore. This action is a protest against the new law on their site.
A pro - government blog belongs to the Straits Times newspaper was hacked on Friday morning last week. For a moment, there is a statement of protest about how the daily reported hacks threat. The paper reported the case to police.
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What's in store for food and packaging marketing and PR in 2017? Part 4
As one of the UK's leading food and packaging communications agencies we're constantly looking at the trends that will affect food marketing and packaging PR.
So, during the last few weeks of 2016 we'll be making our predictions about the 2017 trends that will affect food producers and processors, packaging and distribution companies as well as grocery and foodservice in the year ahead.
We'll also be highlighting the steps you should take to adapt your marketing and PR activity to take account of these trends and maximise the opportunities they present.
In the fourth of the series we look at food scares and food fraud. Look out for further instalments of food marketing and packaging PR predictions.
How food scares and food fraud will hit the headlines in 2017
Next year could see a resurgence in food scares and food fraud.
Increasing input costs will put pressure on food producers to cut costs and deliver value. In these circumstances, less scrupulous manufacturers will be tempted to cut corners in areas such as food hygiene, product testing, pest control and supply chain compliance.
There will also be opportunities for an increase in food fraud as criminals try and infiltrate the food supply chain, offering lower cost alternatives to established suppliers. Companies with extended international supply chains may be particularly vulnerable.
Increasing retail prices will also make the production of fake brands more appealing to criminals. It's a trend that many premium fashion and perfume brands are familiar with as well as premium spirits. But what's to stop food fraudsters targeting less expensive sectors such as coffee, beer and wine, premium cooked meats and olive oil. All this requires is counterfeit packaging and given the quality of modern digital printing this is certainly achievable.
A review by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has already identified that The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) should be given more powers and resources to investigate food crime. The review, which began in August, recommended the NFCU be made into an "arms-length body" of the FSA, with the power to make day-to-day law enforcement decisions.
As a result, there's likely to be an increase in damaging media reports of product recalls or food scares. Manufacturers, brands and retailers should be especially vigilant and have effective monitoring procedures and crisis communications plans in place.
Expect to see: Scary headlines in the Daily Mail, prosecutions for food fraud and the FDF's Ian Wright on the telly.
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As we expected, the BOJ's Kuroda announced no new stimulus last night. It hasn't stopped them from nudging the yen a little lower (intraday), just to stave off any ill after-effects. USDJPY is within .06 of completing a Bat Pattern (121.61.)
The dollar is bouncing a little higher in its backtest……taking CL down a notch before its next run. In other words, everything looks set to proceed as we expect, with most of the excitement to occur next week.
If this all seems a bit convoluted, remember that oil, the yen and stock prices are firmly joined at the hip — and, not by accident.
As first laid out in March [see: Those Wacky Central Bankers], our working theory has been that oil prices were intentionally tanked by central bankers in order to accommodate the yen's continuing decline which, in turn, accommodates the all-important yen carry trade which has fueled continuing asset bubbles worldwide.
Side benefits included kicking Russia in its oil-producing яйца and keeping interest rates everywhere under control (no inflation with oil tanking!) Our Saudi Friends are no doubt delighted at the ensuing setback for US shale industry which has been relocated to the clearance aisle on the off chance that Big Oil intends to go bargain hunting.
As discussed extensively on Wednesday [see: The Last Big Butterfly] the S&P 500 has reached a critical juncture from a Harmonic and chart pattern standpoint. As in 2011, it is completing a generally reliable Butterfly Pattern at the same time as an impressive rising wedge.


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Disclaimer: I don't invest with Pimco and I'm not promoting them. But I have been following William H. Gross for a while. I originally started following him because I was looking for an opinion from a trusted economist on what was happening in our country. People immersed in the investment and business sector have a quantifiable prospective to offer. I will try to post his latest Investment Outlooks for this reason – I do believe he has an accurate thermometer on what is occurring now and what is coming down the road for our economic future. Since I am a literary person and not a money/ numbers person, his analogies break down something very complex for me into something that I can understand. So don't be shy. If the language does not make sense at first, keep following his outlooks and things will become more understandable as time moves forward. Another strategy to build your vocabulary is to read his past investment outlooks and for fun, see if you think he was on the money then.
Time To Vote! – Investment Outlook for November 2012 by William H. Gross | Pimco http://www.pimco.com/EN/Insights/Pages/Time-To-Vote.aspx
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Role playing game : Loup-Garous & Sporz
This month again, led by Mehdi, our sage and venerated Village chief, denounce the perpetrators of the horrible crimes committed throughout the night by the blood-craving werewolves! Consult amongst yourselves and find the culprits… and KILL THEM ALL AHAHAHAHA!
Or, embark with Erwan, our trusty favourite Main Computer 9000, amongst the stars in a class-A galaxy type spacecraft on it's way to Mars, compromised by a terrible virus… Stop the virus by uncovering the infected amongst the crew before the virus spreads uncontrollably, dooming you to a life drifting in the space void…


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The Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch is a stand alone Neil Gaiman comic about a man remembering a childhood summer with his grandparents in England. Sent away for the summer because his mother was about to give birth, the narrator spent a majority of his summer engulfed in the violent tale of malicious Punch and poor Judy.
The story of Punch and Judy is really violent. The story traces back to the 1660's originally from Italy making its way to England in the 18th century. A script for Punch and Judy was written by John Payne Collier in 1828 under the title "the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch and Judy." In the story Punch happily kills their baby, kills Judy, kills the police, the judge and the devil that come after him for his crimes. In true Neil Gaiman style, there is an air of mystery, and paranormal in the story. The images are not traditional cartoon comic book style. They are instead a combination of photographs and drawn images, dark and dreary that cast a melancholy shadow over the story.
Although I'm a bigger fan of Neil Gaiman's prose, this one is a really good introduction into the dark shadows of his mind.The Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch
by Neil Gaiman Harper Collins, ISBN 1563892464


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Pete founded Leapfrog in 1999, and is rated as one of the Top 30 VCs by Business Insider. Pete has a BS in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class in 3 years. He is also a graduate of Stanford Business School's Executive Program for Small Company Presidents and twice served as the Mayor of the Town of Woodside. He is an avid aviation buff and is currently flying a high performance pressurized airplane that he built himself.
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Sandhurst Farm Forge
This attraction is closed until further notice. Check website and social media for updates.
Sandhurst Farm Forge is based on the outskirts of the villages of Newnham and Doddington, within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Charles is a professional Artist Blacksmith with over 45 years of experience. Still using his traditional skills and tools, smokeless fuel coke fire and anvil, he produces high quality commissioned work.
Currently he concentrates on decorative and functional ironwork, as well as the more traditional Fire grates, Firedogs.
Alongside the commissioned work we have a small gallery with pieces available to buy and take away. Candlesticks, pokers, hooks, limited edition sculptural pieces.
The Gallery is open throughout the week, but due to the nature of a blacksmiths work,he may not always have the fire lit, or he may be out fitting work. It is always wise to ring beforehand if travelling a distance
Credit cards accepted
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|September 28 - World Rabies Day
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Rabies is a fatal disease. The only effective means of prevention is the timely provision of anti-rabies assistance to persons affected by contact with the animal. However, the effectiveness of the measures taken directly depends on the timely (within a day) application for medical care. Refusal to vaccinate or unauthorized interruption of the vaccination course can lead to unfortunate consequences.
Dangerous to a person is not only bites and scratches inflicted on a patient or suspected rabies animal, but also by the smearing of damaged skin and mucous membranes.
Only a doctor (surgeon, traumatologist) will be able to assess the risk of possible infection with the rabies virus and appoint a vaccination course if necessary.
It is very important, at the same time that you contact a doctor, to take (if possible) measures against the animal - it must be isolated and called a veterinarian for consultation and monitoring.
Rabies can be prevented by knowing and following simple rules of conduct:
to observe the established rules for the maintenance of domestic animals (dogs, cats) and annually, without fail, to provide their pets to a veterinary institution at their place of residence for the purpose of prophylactic vaccination against rabies;
if the animal is ill, or if symptoms do not exclude rabies, and in cases of changes in the behavior of the pet, damage to it from another animal, death for no apparent reason, contact a veterinarian to establish a 10-day observation of the animal or to determine the cause his death. In no case can one engage in self-medication of the animal - it is deadly dangerous;
avoid unnecessary contact with animals, especially wild and / or neglected;
it is forbidden to bring wild animals home. As a rule, healthy wild animals avoid meeting a person. And if such an animal appears in the village, it can be safely assumed that it is rabid. In this case, you need to take all measures of personal precaution and security for yourself and your loved ones;
it is not recommended to take homeless or sick animals from the street, but if they did, then find an opportunity in a short time to show the pet to the veterinarian and to do a prophylactic vaccination against rabies.
Children suffer from injuries caused by animals, therefore it is necessary to constantly conduct explanatory work with them.
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I purchased the above decoration from an Iraqi refugee family trying to make it in Portland, at last night's AFSC open house.
Lots to catch up on, given my erstwhile semi-retirement. Alice's kids have grown so big, and Marco's.
Jimmy Lott's new CD is out: Not Enough Love. You can bet we've scored a few.
Happy birthday Michael!
Carla, your chocolates just arrived, thank you! Our gift is on the way.


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If you are planning on either visiting Lisbon or moving to Lisboa, you're probably making a budget (if you're not, you should be). Altrimenti, you're probably asking yourself 'is Lisbon expensive'. Oggi, I'll be discussing Lisbon prices so that you can figure out how much money to take to Lisbon for a week, a month, or how to budget if you are planning on trasferirsi a Lisbona. This is a guide for you to know how much you'll pay for all sorts of things in Lisbon. I have now been living in Lisbon for over a year, so I just updated the article to show you the differences in prices for things between 2017 e 2018. Housing and electricity are where we have seen the biggest increases. Food has remained pretty stable and groceries have become cheaper now that we purchase our staple items (toilet paper, tovaglioli di carta, etc) in Lidl instead of Corte Ingles. If you have questions about the price of a particular item in Lisbon, leave a comment.
Lisbon Prices 2017 & 2018 & 2019
Lisbon can be a very affordable city, but due to its popularity, prices have been increasing. In fact, Lisboa can now be more expensive for tourists than Madrid, Budapest, and Athens. Living in Lisbon as an expat is not as affordable as it once was. tuttavia, that depends on how travel or life savvy you are. If you do your research, you can still enjoy great value in Lisbon. Let me give you an idea of how much things cost in Lisbon:
Lisbon Prices: Lodging (rental prices discussed later)
Lodging will be your biggest expense. Because the average salary in Lisbon is so low (860 Euros in Lisbon, 560 in Portugal), many locals have begun renting their homes out on Airbnb. Investment from foreign countries (mostly France) has increased the cost of homes in Lisbon. This means that vacation rentals are more expensive. The same thing has happened with hotels. Because of the city's popularity, hotel pricing has increased significantly. You also need to do the research and see if events like WebSummit are going on. Prices will be higher around those events.
I still think that Airbnb is the best value because of the amenities you get (if you haven't used the service yet, grab my invite for a sweet discount).
Let's break down the pricing for accommodations in Lisbon for two:
Hostel: Hostels will be the cheapest, but this comes at a cost. They are a great choice if you are a single traveler because you get to meet others, but you give up privacy and comfort. A private room in a hostel will cost you around €60. A shared room should cost you between €20-30.
Hotel: Your average hotel in Lisbon will cost you between €249-300 per night. Keep in mind that you'll have to pay for extras such as meals, laundry services, eccetera.
Airbnb: I am including the average price for a studio to a 1 bedroom on Airbnb so we're comparing apples to apples. Hotels & hostels give you 1 room, with Airbnb you can find all types and sizes of accommodations. An Airbnb rental for two will cost you under €100. We used Airbnb to truly get to know the different neighborhoods before choosing an apartment in Lisbon. It turned out to be a great option for us and saved us money and heartache in the long run. If you're interested in getting an Airbnb discount code, you can use mine. If you end up using it, I also get a credit towards my account.
Craigslist: Beware Craigslist. If you see something that looks to be too good to be true, it absolutely is. Here's a little gem of a Craigslist scam I found there. Certamente, there may be a few decent vacation rentals there, but I'd tell you not to waste your time.
How much it costs to eat at restaurants in Lisbon
Eating out in Lisbon is still one of the best values in Europe. There are restaurants where you can eat at under €10 for two people and leave completely full. There are places that will cheat you, especially in the more touristy areas. Per esempio, locals are familiar with a place called "Made in Correeiros". They cheat tourists into spending €100 per plate. They've been doing this for years… so my number one piece of advice when eating out is to get out of the Tourist traps or check review sites prior to committing to a meal.
Cost of Restaurants in Lisbon
Look for churrascarias, tascas, and leitarias. If you see locals or workers in there, this is a safe, cheap bet. Even the bad ones are good when you consider pricing. Portions at these restaurants are HUGE. If you're looking to save money, you can also check out all the different kiosks of Lisbon. They are tons of fun and very affordable. Here's the breakdown of the different types of restaurants, what you can expect to find there, and the average price you will expect to pay:
Kiosks: The Kiosks of Lisbon offer quick snacks and drinks (beer, wine, coffee). This includes everything from empadas and pasteis to small sandwiches called toasts. There are a few kiosks that are a bit fancier and specialize in certain types of cuisine like seafood or Asian. Stick to your regular kiosks if you are looking to save money. At most €6 will get you a beer and a toast.
Churrascarias: These are Portuguese BBQ joints. If you're a carnivore, you definitely want to hit these up. €10-15 should get you a meal and a beer with plenty of leftovers.
Tasca: Tascas serve homemade food (like a good Portuguese grandma would make) at super cheap prices. €10 should be enough to feed you well.
Leitaria: Although Leitaria means dairy, these restaurants pack on a punch. These serve typical Portuguese food at very low prices. Same as with churrascarias, €10 should be more than enough for a main course and a beer or wine.
Other Types of Restaurants: There are tons of other types of restaurants in Lisbon, and if you so wish, you can spend 500€ on a meal. Detto ciò, you can get a deal even on Michelin starred restaurants. Per esempio, Eleven which has 1 star serves a 35€ lunch on weekdays. So just take the time to do your research before heading out.
My Fave Value Restaurants in Town: These aren't all "cheap", but the quality-value proposition is 100% there.
Lisbon is a very walkable city, I've walked all the way from Avenidas Novas to Belem and loved it…however, if you don't like to walk (or if you want to skip the hills), Lisbon has fantastic public transport. There are buses, subways, trams, taxis, and services such as Uber. Here's the breakdown on cost:
Lisbon Metro & Bus System: You can get almost anywhere on the Lisbon metro system and there are tons of ticketing options to fit locals, ex-pats, and travelers:
- Traveling all Lisboa: This one-day ticket is good for unlimited trips in Carris, Metro, and CP (Sintra, Cascais, Azambuja, and Sado lines) for 24 hours after you validate it. The cost is €10.15
- Viva Viagem Card: This is the most popular card. It costs €0.50 for the card and you can load as much money as you want into it. The only issue here is that it does not work like NYC where you can swipe people in. You will need one card per person.
- Lisboa Viva Card: This is a card for locals & residents. The card itself costs €7.00 and is sent to you by mail. You can load it at ATMs with your Portuguese Bank Card.
Tram: Just a heads up, I have never taken the tram. To me, it's just too touristy so it is not something I am interested in. Il 28 (that's the most popular one) is just too crowded. If you want to ride the tram, pick another line, and save yourself the wait and aggravation. A ride on most trams costs €2.90.
Taxi: The minimum fare for a taxi is €3.25. That means as soon as you get in, you will be charged this. Then each additional kilometer costs €0.47 (1 km is .6 miles). You can hail taxis, but it is much easier to get them to pick you up in a taxi queue. A ride from el Corte Ingles to the Airport will cost you €10. While this option is cheap, there is a cheaper, more convenient option.
Ride Share Apps: Uber is very popular in Lisbon (not with taxi drivers, of course). A ride from El Corte Ingles to the airport cost €6.74 (you can use my code to get a discount on your first ride with code nellyg235ue.
Cost of Daily Necessities
Now that we've discussed the more pressing items, here is the average cost of things you may purchase in Lisbon:
- Chicklets Gum: €0.90
- Iceberg Lettuce: €1.13
- Canned tuna: €1.84 (this is really good tuna – not your Bumble Bee crap)
- Box of Ready to Eat Cooked Shrimp: €3.08
- Salted Butter €1.39
- Fresh Rosemary €1.25
- Sliced Ham €3.79
- Chicken Thighs €3.60
- Oreo cookies €1.99
- Chicken Stock €1.10
- Nivea Q10 with SPF 30 €9.74
- Bottle of white wine €4.74
- Pesto Sauce €2.29
- Mortadella €2.99 (this is the good Mortadella 5 slices per pack)
- Paper towels €1.49
- Captain Morgan Spiced Rum €11.99
- KitKat €1.99
- 1 bottle Franziskaner Beer €1.79
- 4 rolls of Toiler Paper €1.29
- 6 eggs €2.49
If you have questions on Lisbon, just ask. Wondering how much a car rental in Lisbon costs? Maybe you're curious about how much a tour in Lisbon will set you back? Just ask in the comments and I'll get back to you in a jiffy.
Cost of Housing in Lisbon
Housing is probably the most expensive thing in town. The bad news (as if that was not bad enough) is that prices are rising daily. An apartment that would have cost you €1300 per month for rent 6 months ago is being rented for €2200. The cost of rent in Lisbon will vary by neighborhood, but this will give you an idea as to the averages in town.
1000 Sq Ft apartment furnished in an upscale neighborhood (Avenidas Novas, Estrela, Chiado)
- 2017 €1,800 (furnished) €1,500 (unfurnished)
- 2018 €2,500 (furnished) €2,000 (unfurnished)
- 2019 - €2,500 (furnished) €2,000 (unfurnished) ***prices have remained the same as the previous year.
- 2020 – €1,700 (furnished) €1,400 (unfurnished)***prices have dropped during the COVID-19 epidemic
1000 Sq Ft apartment furnished in a good neighborhood (Anjos, Pena)
- 2017 €1,400 (furnished) €1,100 (unfurnished)
- 2018 €2,000 (furnished) €1,800 (unfurnished)
- 2019 - €1,600 (furnished) €1,400 (unfurnished)
- 2020 - €1,600 (furnished) €1,200 (unfurnished)
Cost of Utilities in Lisbon
Electric: In 2017, it cost us around €78.23 for a 2 bedroom at 110 meters during the Summer. The price of electricity in Lisbon has significantly increased year-over-year. This year it doubled to €114,27. We work from home, so we use a lot more electric than a regular person would, but we don't normally use A/C (our house has an A rating, so the temperature is pretty good without it. Here's a comparison of our electric bills in Lisbon Summer to Winter 2017 & 2018 (note – moved to Lisbon in April 2017, so we don't have the price of electricity in the winter in Lisbon for that year).
- dicembre 2019 - 134 €
- giugno 2019 - 114 €
- gennaio 2019 - 118 €
- luglio 2018 - 114 €
- gennaio 2018 - 374 €
- luglio 2017 - 77 €
Gas: The cost of gas is pretty good and has held up nicely. We have gas set up through Galp instead of EDP because there is a weird clause that would force us to pay €60 to get a new certificate and switch to EDP. Because prices are pretty low, there's no incentive for us to do all the work and coordinate. Here is a comparison of gas prices in Lisbon from 2017 per 2018 (will add some more when I find my old invoices):
- dicembre 2020 – €41.67
- giugno 2019 – €56.20 (we are now 3 people instead of 2 & we got a new dishwasher and a new washer/dryer – which may account for the higher difference)
- gennaio 2019 – €38
- luglio 2018 – €27
- dicembre 2017 – €39
acqua: We do laundry at least 3 times per week and I love a good, long, hot shower. If you are more economical than I am, your costs could be lower. The invoices are for 2-month periods.
- gennaio 2020 – €62.30
- giugno 2019 – €157 (3 people in the house & a friend was here visiting)
- gennaio 2019 – €89 (note – this is three people in the same house – before it was two)
- giugno 2018 – €64
- dicembre 2017 – €125
- giugno 2017 - €24
Cable (phone and internet)
2018: €78 gets you a package from Vodafone that includes high-speed internet (200mb), basic cable, a phone line and two cell phones with 5 gigas. I've heard MEO is cheaper, but we're still quite happy with our service from Vodafone.
2019: We upgraded some, so now we are at €128 for cable, a phone line (we don't use) the fastest internet available and three phones with 9 gigas each).
2020: €105 – 3 mobiles with 9g, a landline, and cable.
This depends on what kind of heating you use. If you use electricity, be prepared for a ridiculous bill. As you saw above, our electric bill went to almost €400 in the winter to heat a 2 bedroom 100-meter apartment. Quest'anno, we picked up a hotspot from Galp. It is a butane gas heater that cost us €125. We paid €30 for the deposit on the gas canister and the actual gas cost us €5. It heats up a 400-meter room quite well and will save money in the long run. Finora, we are in love with ours.
Parking: €150 in a posh area. If you choose another neighborhood it will be cheaper.
Legal Services in Lisbon
Lawyer/Accountant: A good law firm with English speakers will charge on average the below amounts per hour:
- €280 for a partner (international work)
- €120 for a junior associate
- €65 for a paralegal
For projects that are not done on an hourly basis, (example procuring a NIF for an NRH residency) prices are by project and usually cost somewhere around €2500-4000.
If you are looking for English speaking lawyers in Lisbon, check out the article below:
Random Costs
I figured I should add a few more random costs. If there is something you don't see here, ask in the comments so I can update the blog.
Dry Cleaning: depends on where you go, but on average, I pay €6 for dry cleaning a sweater. Pretty affordable compared to NYC.
If you have a question about the price of other things in Lisbon, ask in the comments & we'll get back to you in a jiffy!


text: Johannesburg - A company controlled by the Gupta family said it will preserve jobs at a mine that it bought together with the son of President Jacob Zuma from Glencore [JSE:GLN] after the Competition Commission recommended approval of the purchase.The Guptas' Oakbay Investments committed "to the future success of the business and to its employees," chief executive officer Nazeem Howa said in a statement on Friday. "Through this acquisition we have prevented a liquidation that would have seen 3 000 people lose their jobs."The Competition Commission on Thursday recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Tegeta Exploration & Resources purchase of the Optimum coal complex for R2.15bn. Tegeta is joint-venture between Oakbay and Mabengela Investments, in which Zuma's son, Duduzane, has a stake.The revelation of Duduzane Zuma's involvement in Tegeta came hours before the president gave his annual State of the Nation address in parliament and after mounting criticism of the president's links with Guptas, whose companies have employed his daughter and one of his wives. Duduzane sits on the boards of a number of companies along with at least one of the three Gupta brothers who run the family business, and has had ventures with them including a failed attempt to buy as stake in the local unit of ArcelorMittal SA [JSE:ACL].Political spin"It's just a stupid thing to do. It reflects very badly on the government," said Theo Venter, a political analyst at North- West University in Potchefstroom. "They might present a lot of political spin, but the people in the know can deduct what is going on here."Members of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) walked out of the president's speech on Thursday calling Zuma a 'joke' and with their supporters holding up signs saying "Zupta must fall," a reference to the relationship between the Zuma and Gupta families. The EFF, along with another opposition party, had delayed Zuma's speech by an hour with frequent interventions.The sale to Tegeta was agreed in December after Mines Minister Mosebenzi Zwane met with Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg to advance the deal. Glencore went into administration after Eskom refused to renegotiate a supply contract in which Optimum was making a loss.Jobs threatenedSince the deal, Eskom started buying coal from Optimum to supply its nearby Arnot power station after a supply contract with Exxaro Resources wasn't renewed, threatening about 2 000 jobs. Tegeta will still be expected to pay a R2.3bn fine incurred by Glencore for breaching the terms of a coal supply contract, according to Eskom.The Guptas have previously landed a jetliner bearing wedding guests from India at an air force base that as a "National Key Point" is prohibited from undertaking commercial activities.Zwane's decision to advance the deal has been criticized by the main opposition Democratic Alliance party.No biasThe minister said he didn't give Tegeta any preferential treatment and he was only interested in preserving jobs. When Zwane was appointed, South African newspapers including Business Day reported that he was linked to the Guptas. The Sunday Times said a delegation from the Guptas was in Switzerland at the same time as he met Glencore. He denies the link. Zwane's spokesperson, Martin Madlala, said he will respond later to e-mailed questions."The only way the government can now ensure the country that this deal was above board is to show all details of it" and of all the accords that the Gupta family has done with Eskom, James Lorimer, a lawmaker for the Democratic Alliance, said in an interview. "It is highly problematic that not only has the current mining minister extensive connections with the Gupta family, but that the president's son is also involved."The Competition Commission recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the transaction, provided that no jobs are lost as a result of the deal.Eskom said it isn't concerned who owns the mine."Eskom's primary concern is supplying its power stations with coal," Khulu Phasiwe, a spokesman for the utility, said by phone. "As to who owns what, it's none of our business."Glencore declined to comment.


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This tutorial will show you how to insert an image into a D2L Discussion Post.
Before you begin, you must have an image file available to you on your computer.
You may consider printing this tutorial and referencing it as you work. A printable PDF version of this tutorial can be found here: https://db.tt/vQhcYguN
Step #1
Login to D2L at http://d2l.uwm.edu/ and enter your course site.
- Click on [Discussions].
Note: If you enter the Discussion Topic directly from Content, skip to Step #3.
Step #2
- Identify the [Forum] in which you will make a post. You may need to [Click to show] the topic.
Step #3
- Click the [Topic Title] to enter the topic.
Step #4
- To post a message, click [Start New Thread].
Step #5
- Enter a [Subject].
- Paste your message, or compose your message in the HTML Editor field.
For a tutorial on copying and pasting from a word processing program, see:
Step #6
- Place your cursor into the text box at the location in whcih you'd like to insert your image.
- Click the [Insert Stuff] button.
Step #7
- Make sure the [My Computer] is selected.
- Click the [Upload] button.
Browse to the location on your computer where you have saved your image file and select the file.
Step #8
- When the file appears in the widow, ensure that [Store in course files] is selected.
- Click [ Add].
Step #9
- Enter descriptive text for accessibility purposes.
- Click [OK].
Step #10
- If the image you inserted is too large, you can resize the image by placing your cursor on small white square on the top left corner of the image. Once your cursor turns into a small black arrow, click and drag the cursor to the bottom right side of the window.
Repeat this process until the image is visable in the window without scrolling.
Step #11
- Once the image is placed and sized correclty, click [Post].


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About Aerovista
Aerovista is an aircraft leasing, charter and management solutions provider. Since 1999 Aerovista has worked with regional and domestic airlines in Africa, CIS, Europe, Middle East and Asian markets offering solutions tailored to the specific aviation requirements of its clients.
About Everjets
Everjets is a Portuguese airline based in Francisco Sá Carneiro airport operating to domestic and international destinations. The company started its operation in December 2011 and currently having a fleet of helicopters, Phenom 300 and A320.
Source: Aerovista


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Gemalto is supporting STC, the Czech State Printing Works of Securities and main contractor of the project, for the national roll-out of government ID cards. The company has signed a multi-year contract for the deployment of interoperable multi-application
e-ID cards in the Republic.
National rollout started on January 2, 2012.
The Czech eID card will serve as a national ID and travel document in all EU countries for all citizens. The new credit-card sized eID card embeds the IAS ECC application which will permit digital signature as well as user's identification and authentication.
Gemalto is providing its
Sealys secure digital identity solution from its European manufacturing and competency center.
Gemalto is providing its Sealys secure digital identity solution from its European manufacturing and competency center. The new credit-card size eID card embeds the IAS ECC application, enabling digital signature as well as user identification and authentication.
On the card, several information are printed:
With the card serving as a strong authentication token, usage of eGovernment services will progressively become more widespread, thereby reducing administrative burden. Now that issuance is underway, the Czech eID card is delivering on the country's promise of secure and reliable ICT across all levels of government for as many life events as possible.?
The new Czech National eID is part of the eGovernment policy.?
New secure document and electronic identity


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When I was seven years old, my mom left my father (and my brothers and me). That summer, I went to visit her in her new home: Nassau, Bahamas. I had already visited Nassau when I was three years old, on a cruise with my family. My mom had been told that she was going to die, so she wanted to give us a happy memory. And it was.
But she didn't die.
And I think that made her re-evaluate things, which is why she left.
Anyway, I'm back in the Bahamas, visiting Mommy in her apartment on Jerome Avenue with giant plate-size spiders on the walls, sand in the parking lot, playing with the local neighbor kids from across the street, and having a lot of fun.
Then I come back to Missouri and begin second grade.
At Christmas, I go back to visit Mommy and she's in a nicer apartment in a complex near Fort Montagu. She has a cat and the neighbor kids are English. I pick up their accents and start calling my mom Mummy. This time when my visit ends, Mummy asks me if I'd like to stay and go to school here. I'm having fun so I say yes!
I get to go to private schools instead of the public one back in Missouri, my classmates are a mixture of other foreign kids and local Bahamians, as are my teachers (Mrs. French taught French, even though she was English), the letter Z is now Zed, and Mummy has transitioned from an English pronunciation to the Bahamian Mummy.
We loved our life but the Bahamas was about to become independent from the British Empire, and mom was concerned about potential political unrest, so we returned to Missouri. I began fifth grade back in the same public school with the same classmates I had left behind three years earlier. I had changed, but they hadn't. I didn't know how to describe what happened until many years later when I accepted a job teaching English in rural Japan.
In junior high I resumed my French classes (since US public schools don't teach foreign languages before then) and traveled with the French Club to Quebec. But I missed the excitement of experiencing a new culture from within, so I applied to be an exchange student in high school. I was accepted and sent to Brasil to live with a host family. At our pre-departure orientation we learned about culture shock when entering a new country, and counter culture shock when returning home.
AHA! That's what had happened to me in the Bahamas! Now I get it.
When I got home from Brasil, I think I already knew I was an intercultural junkie. When I started college (two weeks behind because I had still been in South America), the work-study manager chastised me for not coming to Freshman Orientation before the semester began. When I told her I had been overseas, she immediately decided I should be assigned to the foreign language department as an English Tutor for International Students.
And so I was taking French class, confusing it with the Portuguese I had learned in Brasil, teaching English to Japanese girls, hanging out with the international student crowd, and I decided to move into the dorms so I didn't have to drive home every night just when things were starting to get fun. And I ended up with a Thai roommate and a Thai boyfriend to boot.
During this time the college was implementing a lot of changes. They opened up a campus in Leiden and then Vienna. With everything that was going on, I decided to change my major to the new International Studies major and take advantage of studying at one of the new campuses in Europe. I had wanted to go to Leiden because it was cheaper, but Vienna had the classes I needed for my new major. This time I felt like an old pro and was ready for culture shock. Again my classmates were a mixture of foreigners and local students.
After college, one of my Japanese students told me about another classmate who had opened an English school in his town in Japan. He was looking for a native English speaker to teach in his juku. I had met him and of course I wanted to visit Japan since I'd heard so much from my Japanese students, so I applied and he sent me a ticket! I was pretty isolated because it was rural Japan, but I learned about an American Center two hours away and I took the train to check it out. I spoke with a woman and got a copy of their Expatriate Newsletter and she invited me to their get-togethers. Expatriate? I had heard that term in Vienna, but didn't think it applied to me. But Vienna was more cosmopolitan and had a lot of people from all over. Here in Japan it was me and LOTS of Japanese in my small town. Does that mean I'm an 'Expat'?
AHA! That's what I was in the Bahamas! Now I get it!
Several years after returning from Japan, I came across an article about a book written by Ruth Van Reken called Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds .
She describes what happens when children are relocated into a new culture:
Third culture kid (TCK) refers to children raised in a culture other than their parents' (or the culture of the country given on the child's passport, where they are legally considered native) for a significant part of their early development years]. They are exposed to a greater variety of cultural influences. For adults who have had this experience as children, another term used is adult third culture kid (ATCK).
TCKs move between cultures before they have had the opportunity to fully develop their personal and cultural identity. The first culture of such individuals refers to the culture of the country from which the parents originated, the second culture refers to the culture in which the family currently resides, and the third culture refers to the amalgamation of these two cultures.
Ok. Third Culture Kid sure sounds like me. . .
AHA! That's what I was in the Bahamas! Now I get it!
More recently, I've learned yet another term to describe what happens when experiencing a new culture. That article explained the change that takes place when people live in another culture, described here by Naomi Hattaway on her blog:
Imagine a place called Circle Country. Everyone who lives inside of its borders are Circle Citizens. The Circle Country has very specific culture, holidays, celebrations, food preferences, a language that is unique to them as well as music, education and political categories.
Let's also talk about Square Society. Everyone who lives inside of its borders are Square Settlers. The Square Society also has the culture, holidays, celebrations, food preferences (and on and on) as the Circle Country, but they are completely different.
One day, a Circle Citizen got on a plane and flew to Square Society. That Circle landed squarely (pun intended) in the middle of the Square Settlers and their Square Culture.
He or she slowly – and seemingly unconsciously – evolves into something completely different. The transformation to a Triangle Tenant begins. Being a Triangle means you have some of your original Circle culture mixed with some of your newly adopted Square culture.
(Excerpt from: http://naomihattaway.com/2013/09/i-am-a-triangle-and-other-thoughts-on-repatriation/)
Tri.ang.le. Ok, like a TCK, but an adult.
AHA! That's what I was in the Bahamas! Now I get it!
But, as I just learned last night, reading a post by Naomi on Facebook, there is yet another term to describe children who have been culture shocked/expats/TCKs/Triangles:
Interestingly enough, there is a fourth shape that enters this discussion. If a child follows his or her parents from Circle Country to Square Society, he or she will become – not a Triangle Tenant, like the adult parent, but a Star. They will be a Star with multiple points of reference when considering where they are from, what they believe in, what foods they like, and how they see the world.
They will always be Stars.
(Excerpt from: http://naomihattaway.com/2013/09/i-am-a-triangle-and-other-thoughts-on-repatriation/)
So, now I'm a STAR?!!?
AHA! That's what I was in the Bahamas! Now I get it!


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Why You Need a Good Primary Care Health Care Provider
A primary health care provider in Temple and Killeen is a licensed medical doctor or nurse practitioner who can take care of you by addressing various health issues. He/she can be a general practitioner like your usual family doctor, or a doctor that specializes in a specific medical field.
It's important that you find a good primary care provider because he/she is the one you go to for initial diagnosis, and, in some cases, continuous care from treatment all the way to recovery and aftercare.
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There are several factors to consider when choosing a primary health care provider. First of all, the doctor has to have all the required licenses to practice in his/her field. Experience is, of course, an important factor to consider as well. A good doctor with a good reputation that precedes him is an excellent candidate.
It's also important for you to feel at ease when you're around your doctor. Doctors aren't mind readers, and they can't tell what exactly is wrong with you if you're not open about all the things that you are experiencing or feeling regarding the health issues you're concerned about. If you can't talk openly about your health problems, the doctor may have difficulty giving you a proper diagnosis. In line with this, you should feel that you're able to completely trust your doctor.
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Start Date: 05/25/19
A Free Introductory Workshop for Teens, Tweens, and ParentsSaturday, May 25, 2:00-4:00pm
Learn self-protection basics based in Aikido, a martial art uniquely structured to allow a smaller, weaker, or unarmed person to use their power effectively.
In this workshop you will:
- Learn to move past fight/flight/freeze
- Practice basic moves to unbalance, deflect, or repel an attacker
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This class is appropriate for beginners age 10 and up, at any level of physical fitness.
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Janice Bass is the Chief Instructor at Traditional Aikido of Sarasota. She has 40 years of martial arts experience including Karate, Iaido, and Aikido.


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By: Mustapha Jallow
The Gambia Armed Forces, GAF, have now completed investigations into the case of soldiers that are accused engaging in mutinous and seditious acts.
''Reports have been delivered to the Attorney General office in Banjul for legal advice,'' Military spokesperson Major Lamin K. Sanyang told this medium yesterday.
Major Lamin K. Sanyang, the PRO of GAF said they have conducted thorough investigations and are making progress in order to bring the officers to court as charged; that this depends on the legal advice from the Justice Ministry.
''The relevant reports were forwarded to the Attorney General for his advice and once we get it, we would invite the press to brief them on the matter,'' he said.
It could be recalled that files of some of the detained soldiers who were accused of killings, had earlier been submitted to Attorney General's department for over four months now, without action being filed against the suspects.
Military sources indicate that the investigation panel faced difficulties in obtaining information about the alleged 'whatsapp' scandal.
Twenty- three soldiers are still held in custody without being brought before a court of competent jurisdiction.


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Halloween is a fun time to play dress-up and entertain friends and trick-or-treaters. Getting your home into the Halloween spirit doesn't have to be hard, and you don't have to go over the top. A few little touches of Halloween spirit go a long way. Get into the mood with our modern, fresh Halloween decorating ideas.
Here are my top 70 modern home accessories for a fun and cheeky modern Halloween.
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This past week, I wondered how I would make this week's column fresh until my thirteen-year-old threw down his book bag on the table. "I have to write up 100 blessings I'm grateful for," he said. "Can I have some cookies with milk?"
"Am I one of your blessings?" I asked.
"Sure. I'm lucky. I've got twelve before I have to really work at it. Mom, Dad, Will, Bonnie, Marta, Peter, Faith, myself, Rita, Regina, Paul and Anna. Only eighty-eight left to go." He said.
I fixed his snack.
Around fifty-six, John faltered. "How do I do this?" he groused.
"Music. Sunsets. Having food to eat. Having a home. Going to school," I suggested.
"32. 15. 21. 29," he said.
"Your body. The seasons. Your faith. Your grandparents."
"14. 18. 16. 44."
"Just kidding. Okay, your sense of humor. Your friends. The Astros winning the World Series."
"Okay, I'll add that one. My friends are number 55. The Astros winning are on your list."
"You bet they are."
"Bet you couldn't do 100 blessings," he said.
I explained, "I pray a petition with each Hail Mary in a rosary, so I'm up to fifty-three without trying."
He laughed. Numbers don't matter, but sometimes, making yourself really stretch to see all the ways in which God permeates our lives with grace and blessings and miracles, helps us see more of God's love in our lives. So for this week, stop and count your blessings and dare yourself to list them beyond when your brain first wants to stop.
I'm not going to put my list here, but suffice it to say, my cup runneth over. Hope you discover yours does too. Happy Small Success Thursday.
What small successes are you celebrating this week?
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Police: Road rage led to Missouri woman's shooting death
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Jackson County authorities say a 39-year-old man is charged in the fatal shooting of an Independence woman that was apparently prompted by road rage.
County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced Tuesday that Christopher Taylor of Independence was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death Sunday of 22-year-old Whitney Gray. Taylor was arrested early Tuesday in Box Elder, South Dakota.
Court records indicate Gray was shot from a moving vehicle while driving a van with three children inside. Witnesses told police a white van was following Gray's vehicle closely and tried to pass her, nearly causing an accident. A liquid was thrown from Gray's vehicle onto Taylor's vehicle and then a loud "pop" was heard.
The three children in the van weren't hurt.


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This pattern features four fast and fun "in-the-hoop" embroidery projects, great for gifts, and just fun to have around your home. Our Winter Mug Rugs pattern includes snowflake, snowman, hot cocoa, and mittens designs. The pattern includes digital embroidery files for all major machines, step-by-step instructions with photographs, and bonus appliqué designs that you can use on other projects.
Supported embroidery formats: ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PEC, PES, VIP, VP3
This project requires a hoop with a 8" x 5.5" stitching field.
A download version of this pattern is also available -- see "related items."
Oops... The original version of the Snowman and Snowflake instructions contain a typo: on steps 4 and 5, you will place a 1.5" x 5.5" strip within the placement lines. If your pattern has a "revised" date on the back, you can ignore this note, because your pattern no longer contains an "oops!"
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Police in southern India questioned a man who they say acknowledged to running a popular pro-Islamic State group Twitter account but appears to have no direct links to the militant group.
Mehdi Masroor Biswas, a 24-year-old engineer, was questioned by authorities Saturday, Bangalore's top police official, M.N. Reddy, told reporters. He said police have no evidence directly linking him to militants.
"He appears to have been only majorly active in the virtual world," Reddy said.
Britain's Channel 4 on Friday uncovered the identity of the man who it said used the Twitter account @shamiwitness.
The account has been deleted, but Channel 4 described Biswas as one of the militant group's most influential Twitter supporters, with 17,000 followers and more than 2 million views each month. Shami Witness was a "leading conduit of information between jihadis, supporters and recruits," it said.
According to the investigation, Biswas "never recruited anyone or facilitated any such activity in India," and had never traveled outside of India, Reddy said.
The Islamic State group, which has seized large parts of Iraq and Syria and declared a self-styled caliphate, or Islamic empire, in areas under its control, embraces social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube.
Hollywood-style film clips and other elements of its media campaign boost the group's credibility among disaffected but plugged-in young Muslims, and helps it promote its conquests, inspire sympathizers and attract new recruits.
Bangalore police said they had seized Biswas's phone and computer for further investigation.
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Unlock the Possibilities of Sight
The DJI Zenmuse XT 640 resolution makes aerial thermal imaging easier than ever. DJI is the industry expert in gimbal technology and image transmission. Meanwhile FLIR is leading the industry in thermal imaging technology. DJI and FLIR combined their expertise to create the Zenmuse XT. The Zenmuse XT is the best solution for quick and reliable thermal imaging from the air.
Integrated Thermal Camera
FLIR developed the camera on the DJI Zenmuse XT. This model provides high-sensitivity (50mK) thermal imaging at 640/30 fps. The high sensitivity provides extremely accurate temperature measurements making it ideal for analytics. A custom DJI gimbal controls the Zenmuse XT. The gimbal provides beautiful imagery and 360 degrees of seamless rotational movement.
|Thermal Imager
|Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
|FPA/Digital Video Display Formats
|640 x 512
|336 x 256
|Pixel Pitch
|Full Frame Rates
|30 Hz (NTSC)
25 Hz (PAL)
|Exportable Frame Rates
|<9Hz *
|Sensitivity (NEdT)
|<50 mK at f/1.0
|Photo Formats
|JPEG (8 bit) / TIFF (14 bit)
|Video Format
|Digital Zoom
|2x, 4x, 8x
|2x, 4x
|Lens Options
|7.5mm, 9mm, 13mm, 19mm
|6.8mm, 9mm, 13mm, 19mm
*Please refer to the Export page for details about the Zenmuse XT in your market.
Precision Full-Screen Temperature Measurement
The Zenmuse XT 640 resolution camera provides twice the accuracy of the standard Zenmuse XT. It also has new analysis and recording functions. These functions allow you to view of the temperature of any part of the image that you tap. You can also select an area to see the highest, lowest, average temperatures, and their locations. You can calibrate the camera to increase the precision of temperature?measurement. Do this by setting external parameters including background temperature, scene emissivity and more. If you capture photos in the TIFF format, you can record the temperature of each pixel for further processing and analysis. A temperature alert threshold can be set. When it detects the temperature, the threshold will activate. This capability could simplify and speed up search and rescue and inspection activities.
Image Enhancement Software
Infra-red imagery requires optimization to ensure the greatest definition for capturing information. The Zenmuse XT features a suite of image enhancements designed by FLIR. These enhancements include: Digital Detail Enhancement, Smart Scene Optimization, Active Contrast Enhancement, and Information Based HEQ (IBHEQ). Smart Scene Optimization enhances extremes in bi-modal scenes. Active Contrast Enhancement adjusts scene contrast relative to its temperature difference. Information Based HEQ compresses complex image data to create the best quality image.
Fingertip Control
Spot metering, temperature measurement at the mid-point
Digital zoom
Single or interval shooting modes
Photo, video preview and download
Take photos while recording video
Various camera settings and parameters including:
Palette, also referred to as Look-up Table (LUT)
Scene, also referred to as Automatic Gain Correction (AGC)
Region of Interest (ROI)
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Working Designs might be my favorite U.S. game publisher/localizer of all time. Seriously. I'm not kidding. I love Working Designs and I wish they were still in the game. I would gladly ritualistically sacrifice a thousand Titus, THQ, and Microsoft era Rare games if it would bring them back from the dead, I regard them that highly. If you haven't heard of them or played any of their games, you are really missing out.
Working Designs has earned its rank in my heart due to two things: respect and nostalgia. Growing up, I was an N64 kid, but I devoured as much info as I could regarding all the other systems at the time through magazines like EGM. It was in one issue of EGM that an ad for Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete caught my eye. I was just getting into anime and had recently been converted to an RPG fan by a friend and the combination of these two elements made me desperate to play the game. I convinced my friend at the time to pick it up and over the course of the school year we played the hell out of Lunar. We had a blast. Later, he picked up Magic Knight Rayearth for the Sega Saturn and I became a Working Designs fanboy. But, It was only as I was finishing high school and collecting games more seriously that I picked up my own copies of the Working Designs games. I then began my ongoing quest to someday collect every game they released. I currently have 13 out of 29 releases. It's only a matter of time….
For those of you who have never played a Working Designs game, I have to explain why I respect them so much, why my (mostly) rational side regards them so highly. In the early 90s, RPGs were still a very niche genre and most game companies would rather poke a J-RPG with a stick then try to translate and release it. If it was on a CD platform, the chances it would get a decent look were even slimmer. It was here that Working Designs shined. They saw this niche of RPG gamers, starved for new and unique titles and filled that void by releasing quality games that would have otherwise fallen through the cracks, and that's not all. Working Designs always went far above the norm with their translation and voice work, not just giving it a wonky, baseline, straight translation riddled with errors and grating voice work, (if there was any at all,) but properly localizing the text so it was smooth and understandable. Their games gave people a good reason to defend the Sega CD and take another look at the Turbografx. They took risks to not only acknowledge a niche group, but respecting them through their releases. Throughout the 32-bit era to their close in 2005, they continued to release quality titles would have most likely flown under the radar of other publishers, filling the "quirky Japanese game" space until Atlus and NIS filled the spot.
From left to right: Lunar Silver Star Story, Popful Mail, Cosmic Fantasy 2, and Albert Odyssey
I honestly think that if Working Designs never existed, things would be pretty different. We wouldn't have games like Disgaea, Neptunia, Shin Megami Tensei, or half the stuff Atlus pushes through here in the United States, or if we did, it would be a slim, awkward selection. Because Working Designs took chances back when no one really would, people take chances today. All that aside, there's just something special about Working Designs games. You can just feel the love in the voice acting and translation, it just… it feels right. They loved their fans and loved their work. It's a nice feeling. I miss Working Designs, and you should too.


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- Faith (ongoing) #2
- Pretty Deadly Vol. 2: The Bear
This is a small but exciting week for me. Faith is back and slated to meet face to face with her very first supervillain. The last issue also hinted at an upcoming (badly needed) costume redesign for our hero, which I really hope comes to fruition.
I also can't wait to pick up Pretty Deadly Vol. 2. I love this series to death (say her name, sing this song), but I get it in trade because that's how I picked up the first arc, and one does not simply mix and match trades and floppies. The new volume takes us out of the wild west and into the trenches of France during the first World War. I can't wait to see what writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Emma Ríos do with it.