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Technology is a crucial part of this game. It allows you superior fighting units, base infrastructure, terraforming options, and more. Any player that doesn't concentrate on researching new technologies will quickly be left behind.
For a list of all the technologies and what they do and what is required to produce them, see Technology tree (SMAC).
Ways to gain technologyEdit
- Each faction begins with different technologies.
- Probe teams can steal technology from other teams.
- Technology can be given or traded between factions.
- Technology can be researched.
- If you allow it in the game settings, you can have supply pods randomly scattered across the map, which randomly provide various things when you find them, including technology.
- If you find an alien artifact and bring it back to a base with a network node, you can gain technology from it.
- The Data Angels factions automatically gain any technology known to any of the three other factions they have infiltrated with their probes. There is also a secret project anyone can attempt to build which does this, without needing to send probes to infiltrate enemy bases.
How to research technologyEdit
The Social Engineering menu is where you determine what percentage of your turn's excess energy goes to researching new technology in your labs. The default is 50%. The more energy you produce and allocate for labs, the faster things get researched.
Building certain base facilities will increase the amount of energy sent to your labs from the bases they are built in. Certain Secret Projects will help your lab output as well.
Different factions have various research bonuses or penalties.
Your Political, Economic, Value, and Society choices you make in the social engineering menu will also affect your research rating.
Which technologies appear when its time to choose a research goal, is determined by a complex and rather ridiculous system. At the start, the position of the seven factions on the start menu, affects which techs will appear. Then it is determined by what other technologies you have. Not just which ones you need to have before it though, but a complex system of groups either designed to make things as random as possible or just drive people insane. A fan made spreadsheet exist to help determine the path, but can only be used properly with Microsoft's Excel do to all the macros.SMAC(X)_Technology_Choices_v1.07.zip You can find a PDF file listing all the possibilities at [1].
Base facilitiesEdit
note: if you have 10 energy produced at your base, 50% is 5. Having a network node, research hospital, and a nanohospital, would give you 15 points total.
- Network Node = Labs + 50%
- Research Hospital = Labs + 50%
- Biology Lab gives you +2 research
- Nanohospital = Labs + 50%
Secret ProjectsEdit
- The Supercollider gives plus 100% to the labs at the base it is built at.
- Merchant Exchange allows for one more energy for each square worked at that base.
- Network Backbone gives you +1 to your labs for each energy credit you get from commerce at the base it is built at, plus a +1 bonus for every single network node built on Alpha Centauri by any faction.
- Theory of Everything plus 100% for labs at the base its built at.
Ways to increase energyEdit
Building solar arrays on energy bonuses and constructing bore holes everywhere, you will help you gain more energy. You can use supply crawlers to access it, even if they aren't in your base. It is best to choose one base to build all the secret projects that provide you with a lab bonus, and of course that base should also have all the base facilities to provide an even greater lab bonus. You can send supply crawlers to tap energy in the areas of other bases, or off in the wild. Drilling to the aquafier where a bore hole is at, will gain an extra energy point for it.
Free techEdit
There are some technologies which provide you a free tech once you learn them. So even if you don't want them, might as well do them, then get something else you were going to be researching instead.
- Secrets of the Human Brain
- Secrets of Creation
- Secrets of Alpha Centauri
Additional informationEdit
Usually if you push your labs to 100% in your social engineering menu, you end up using more energy than you receive each turn. To make certain you don't run out, you can provoke the planet into sending native lifeforms for you to fight, you receiving ample energy credits for destroying them. Moving about fungus squares is a good way to attract addition early on. Once you are able to increase your mineral input enough, then you will have far more appear, and even in groups if your ecological damage is high enough. And large number of things arriving at once, will have most of them in one pile. Use any ground unit to kill just one of them, and it kills all of them that were stacked there, you gaining hundreds of energy credits easily.


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When you want a traditional meal with tasty trimmings, you'll need a meaty main. And we all know that nothing beats a killer cut of steak. Mammoth, mouthwatering, and undoubtedly moreish, it doesn't get better than this. When you've got a steak on your plate, you've got the crème de la crème.
Bondiola Argentina, Asador, and La Caverna know what you're craving and have got the goods to get you sorted.
Just go with it
A proper cut of steak features prime, well-aged and tender beef. Then, it's got to be cooked to perfection, and to order. Whether you're a believer in blue, a medium-rare reveler, or well-done through and through, there's nothing that beats that first bite of steak.
And then the sauces. Whether you like yours drizzled with chimichurri sauce, drenched in garlic butter, dip chunks into a peppercorn sauce, go luxe with bearnaise, prefer all things cheesy or the sweeter tones of a honey glaze, there's a steak-y companion out there for everyone.
The 15th century favourite we all know and love
Steak is as straight up as it comes. But its history? Not so straighforward. As far as we can tell, steak has been popping up in recipes since the 15th century. Although back then it was referred to as stekys. And we're still not quite sure who to build our steak shrine to.
Steak has a signature place in every meat-eaters heart. But no two tastes will ever be the same. Chefs may have their preference, but they'll always ask you how you like yours. So, what makes up the perfect steak taste sensation for you?
It's all about the cut and how you cook it
One thing's for sure, steak is an international treasure and a treat all round. And the best way to serve it? Classic, of course. When you order from Asador, your signature steak is served with fries and onions, with a choice of pepper, chimichurri, or béarnaise sauce on the side.
At Bondiola Argentina, you get your steak served up a treat. Grilled to perfection and sandwiched between to two beautiful bits of bread, then topped to the nines, there's no other way to enjoy steak on the go.
And then, there's the cut to consider. When it comes to kinds, we're really spoilt for choice. You only have to look at the La Caverna to feel like a lucky foodie. Choose from a classic Irish T-Bone, tender fillet, succulent ribeye, or juicy sirloin to enjoy with a side of fries and garlic sauce on top.
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Simple Stinging Nettle Soup from Skin Cleanse by Adina Grigore
As savvy consumers, we've become all too aware that products labeled as "healthy" and "all-natural" are actually full of processed ingredients. But what about the "natural" face wash or "organic moisturizer" we use on our skin every day?
Like prepackaged food, many beauty products don't deliver the benefits they promise, and that eye-catching packaging camouflages a host of unhealthy ingredients. In Skin Cleanse, skincare expert Adina Grigore teaches us how to move to a true natural regimen, because when you detox from your skincare regimen, your body reaps the rewards.
Skin Cleanse helps readers diagnose and understand the underlying causes of their individual skin problems and offers all-natural recipes—using inexpensive ingredients that can be found at the grocery store to treat them effectively. Purchase your copy of Skin Cleanse today! Check out the book trailer here.
Nettles: If you've ever touched fresh nettle, you know it can sting your skin. This sting, it turns out, seems to have a healing effect: nettles can be used topically to treat eczema and skin rashes. While your skin turns red and can start to hurt, the nettle is actually calming inflammation both topically (like your eczema) and internally (like your arthritis). If you're afraid of the sting, don't worry, cooking them takes it away. You can make nettle tea by bring 2 parts water to 1 part nettles to a boil. Cool down and sip or boil longer for a stronger brew. Apply the boiled leaves to your skin while you sip!
It's also great to cook with nettles. Here is a recipe that takes minutes to prepare.
Simple Stinging Nettle Soup
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter, olive oil, or coconut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1-2 large potatoes, cut into small chunks
Sea salt and pepper to taste
16 oz. low-sodium vegetable broth
1-3 cups of nettles
1/2 cup almond, dairy, coconut, or rice milk (optional)
Heat the butter, olive oil, or coconut oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until it is hot. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and potatoes. Add sea salt and pepper to taste. When onions are translucent and vegetables begin to soften, pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer, covered, until potatoes are soft, 15-20 minutes. Add up to three cups of chopped fresh nettles and simmer for a few more minutes. Cool and blend with an immersion blender, crush veggies manually with the back of a spoon, or leave as is. (Adina recommends blending – it's the most yummy!) Stir in up to half a cup of your favorite milk to make it creamy.


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Flower Show competitions can be a great educational opportunity for both the exhibitor and the viewer. Below are upcoming flower shows and links to the flower show schedules, if available.
- June 25-27, 2018: OAGC Annual Convention Flower Show
- July 15 and 18, 2018: Crawford County Fair Flower Shows: The Earth Wind and Flowers Garden Club has designated "Fun Flower Phrases" as the theme for the Crawford County Fair flower shows, 2018. The first show on Sunday, July 15 is subtitled "Bloom Where You are Planted" with classes like 'The Earth Laughs in Flowers', a creative mass, 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn" a creative named design, and 'Nip It in the Bud' as a small design. 'Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries' becomes a table picture, exhibition style. The second show, opens Wednesday, July 18 with "Never Promised you a Rose Garden". 'A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss' is to be a Hogarth Curve and 'Don't Beat Around the Bush' an all foliage design. For more titles and details including horticulture, contact June Gebhardt at 419-569-7177 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
- July 23 and 26: Knox County Garden Clubs: Knox County Fair, Jul. 22-28 in Mount Vernon. Jul. 23, horticulture flower show; Jul. 26, artistic flower show, 'Summer Observances.' Entries are open to the world. Contact Jo Ann Graham at 740-397-5156.
- August 4 and 8: Champaign County Fair Flower Shows: Champaign County Federation of Garden Clubs is sponsoring the Champaign County Fair Flower Shows in Urbana. Theme: 'Let's Go to The Movies,' Contact Deborah Graham at 937-747-2474.
- August 6 and 9: Scioto County Fair Flower Shows: Scioto County Garden Clubs will present flower shows at the Scioto County Fair at the fairgrounds in Lucasville, Ohio. The theme "Celebrations" will be displayed in traditional and creative designs August 6 and 9 senior and junior designers. For more information call Pamela Scarfpin at 740-820-8409 or firstname.lastname@example.com
- August 10-12: Knox County Garden Clubs: Aug. 10-12, 'Historic Mount Vernon' Flower Show' at the Living Center (North Main Street) in Mount Vernon. Entries are open to the world. Contact Audrey Spearman at 740-397-1962.
August 13 and 16: The Meigs County Fair Flower Show will be held at the Meigs County Fairgrounds on Monday, August 13 and Thursday, August 16. Judging begins at 1:00 p.m. each day. This year's theme is "Decades of Disney," with arrangers creating designs related to a Disney film or cartoon. For further information, contact Shirley Hamm at 740-949-2256 or Joy Bentley at 740-992-2365 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com
- August 18: Open Gate Garden Club Flower Show: Madison County Historical Society (260 E. High Street, London, OH). Free and open to public from 1-4 pm. Contact Barbara Myers at firstname.lastname@example.com


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|Myofibroblasts in the Infarct Area: Concepts and Challenges.
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|PMID: 22214878 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher
|Myofibroblasts are differentiated fibroblasts that hold a key role in wound healing and remodeling following myocardial infarction (MI). A large repertoire of stimuli, such as mechanical stretch, growth factors, cytokines, and vasoactive peptides, induces myofibroblast differentiation. Myofibroblasts are responsible for the production and deposition of collagen, leading to the establishment of a dense extracellular matrix that strengthens the infarcted tissue and minimizes dilatation of the infarct area. In addition, cells contributing to fibrosis act on sites distal from the infarct area and promote collagen deposition in noninfarcted tissue, thus contributing to adverse remodeling and consequently to the development of congestive heart failure (CHF). Current drugs that are used to treat post-MI CHF do influence fibroblasts and myofibroblasts; however, their therapeutic efficacy is far from being regarded as ideal. Novel therapeutic agents targeting (myo)fibroblasts are being developed to successfully prevent the cardiac remodeling of sites remote from the infarct area and therefore hinder the establishment of CHF. The purpose of this review article is to discuss the basic concepts of the myofibroblasts' actions in cardiac wound healing processes, factors that influence them, currently available pharmacological agents, and future challenges in this area.
|Evangelos P Daskalopoulos; Ben J A Janssen; W Matthijs Blankesteijn
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Artists of a Certain Line. A Selection of Illustrators for Childrens Books. London: The Bodley Head, 1960.
A Bibliophile's Letter from Great Britain: A Tale of Revolution, no less. Offprint from Librarium: Review of the Swiss Society of Bibliophiles, Vol. II, No. III, [1968] Approx. Rare 21 page Limited edition of only 500 copies.
The Bodley Head 1887 to 1957. London: The Bodley Head, 1970. || 4 1/4″ x 7 1/2″
The Bodley Head Device. London: The Bodley Head, 1985.
The Case for Legibility. New York: Moretus Press, 1979.
The Contemporary Private Press. London: Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1960.
A Few Cuts on Wood. Chicago: Tinling Printing Group, 1970.
A Fragment of Cresci's Essemplare Reproduced from John Ryder's Copy of the 1578 ed., Bournemouth, England: Bournemouth & Poole College of Art, 1967.
Decorative and special papers for experimental use at the Miniature Press. Richmond, UK: Miniature Press 1960.
Drawing for Radio Times, 1961.
Engravers Observed. London: Chiswick Press, Fine Art Engravers, Ltd, nd.
Flowers and Flourishes. Including a newly annotated edition of A Suite of Fleurons. London: The Bodley Head for MacKays, 1976.
"Giovanni Mardersteig of the Officina Bodoni in Verona". The Private Library. 1972;
Intimate Leave from a Designer's Notebook. Newtown, Powys, Wales: Gwasg Gregynog, 1993.
[Catalog] Michael L. Turner. John Ryder, Designer & Art Director for The Bodley Head. An Exhibition at The Bodleian Library, 1974-75. Oxford: The Bodleian Library, 1974.
[Tribute] John Ryder Remembered by His Friends. London: Bertram Rota, 2001.
John Strobel Fass, typographer and printer of leaves. 1985.
[Foreword] Michael Harvey. Lettering Design: Form and Skill in the Design and Use of Letters. London: Bodley Head, 1975.
Lines of The Alphabet in the 16th Century. London: The Stellar Press and the Bodley Head, 1965.
Miniature Folio of Private Presses. Richmond, UK, 1960.
[Foreword] The New Western Type Book. New [fourth] revised edition. London: Western Printing Services, n.d.
Printing for Pleasure. Chicago: Henry Regnery Co., 1977. || Second US edition.
Printing for Pleasure. London: The Bodley Head, 1976. 12mo., cloth, dust jacket. 129, (15) pages.
Printing for Pleasure: a practical guide for amateurs. Boston: Charles T. Branford, 1956. First US edition. || Original terra cotta cloth, gilt, dust jacket. From British sheets with a paste-over imprint.
Printing for Pleasure: a practical guide for amateurs. London: Phoenix House Ltd., 1955.
Scholar-printer-publisher at Verona. Offprint from Scholarly Publishing, 1971.
Six on the Black Art. London: Wynkyn De Worde, n.d.
A Suite of Fleurons. London: Phoenix House, 1956.
Teach Yourself Printing for Pleasure. Teach Yourself Books. London: English Universities Press Ltd 1957, 1958.


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Today's auction of Important Jewels at Sotheby's New York totaled $16,383,856 – well above its $14 million low estimate – and was 79.3% sold by lot. This marks another strong total for our jewelry sales in New York, coming just $100,000 shy of last year's record for a September jewelry auction at Sotheby's.
"We were very pleased with the solid results of today's sale," commented Gary Schuler, Head of Sotheby's Jewelry department in New York. "We saw particularly strong prices for unique color diamonds, led by the fancy light pink diamond that soared to $1,426,500 above a high estimate of $700,000. While many of our top ten prices came from American trade buyers, both signed jewels and stones under 10 carats brought spirited bidding from collectors worldwide. Jewels from the estate of Kitty Carlisle Hart, which we were delighted to offer, doubled their overall low estimate and were led by her beautiful art deco diamond sautoir that achieved $146,500 (est. $60/80,000). And in a continuation of a trend we have observed in recent years, natural pearls remain a strong segment of today's market."
"We now look forward with great excitement to next week's sale of Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor, which will offer a wonderful selection of the icon's personal jewels in the Tuesday afternoon session."
Lot 490: Round Brilliant-cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond, 5.08 carats, VVS2 clarity ($280,807 per carat)
Price: $1,426,500 (£881,971)
Estimate: $500,000 - 700,000
Buyer: American Trade
Lot 471 - Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 13.22 carats ($43,759 per carat)
Price: $578,500 (£357,673)
Estimate: $350,000 - 450,000
Buyer: American Trade
Lot 466 - Pear-shaped Diamond Ring, 9.22 carats, F color, VVS2 clarity ($45,824)
Price: $422,500 (£261,222)
Estimate: $350,000 - 450,000
Buyer: American Trade
Lot 487 - Emerald-cut Diamond Ring, J.E. Caldwell, 20.37 carats, L color, VVS2 clarity ($23,687 per carat)
Price: $482,500 (£298,318)
Estimate: $300,000 - 400,000
Buyer: Anonymous
Lot 391 - Pear-Shaped Fancy Intense Orangy-Pink Diamond Pendant, 3.09 carats, VS1 clarity ($249,353 per carat)
Price: $770,500 (£476,382)
Estimate: $350,000 - 450,000
Buyer: Anonymous
Lot 204 - Pair of Diamond Pendant-Earclips, Harry Winston
Price: $362,500 (£224,125)
Estimate: $275,000 - 325,000
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I can admit, I am prone to knee-jerk reactions. Thankfully they last all of a matter of seconds before I digest the real implications of whatever just happened. But this one has me firmly split down the middle…
As I mention in my back story, I had a pretty significant way of commemorating the combined landmarks of 100lbs weight loss and achieving my BJJ purple belt…I got a tattoo.
Over a few weeks of back and forth I worked up a great custom design with Adam Edwards at Chameleons Tattoo in Dagenham. It said everything I wanted: 'Jiu-Jitsu Saved My Life'.
Here's the ink as it's sat on my back right after it was finished (the lighter wash has kicked in once healed and all the detail really 'pops' now.
Now part of the joy of designing and having a piece like this is that it's custom: you are the only person walking the face of the earth with this artwork. Well at least I was untill a BJJ'er in Spain copied the 'Jiu-Jitsu' and belt loop calligraphy stroke for stroke on their inner bicep.
Should I be annoyed or flattered…On this one: I'm just not sure.
The artist (Iria BJJ) posted this to facebook in response to everyone's comments:
"ello,i am responsable about this pic,i made the tattoo and i apologize to the artist because i know how he feel and how feel the client. Like an artist i know that in the world of tattoos many many people comes to tattoo studio with an idea or some pics for to make the tattoo,somebody likes the desings that i do for they but someone wants the tattoo exactly like the pic they giving to me. I prefer originals desings but the tattoo is not for me.
Anyway, the girl who i made the tattoo, right,is whitebelt but, she have a story too. After to live a hard life the jiu-jitsu changed her life, now she also love bjj. And she found this desing on internet and this tattoo inspired to her so much,she wanted like this cause is a great desing.
I only can to say that everyone should recognize and admire the Adam's work, and understand that all of us we love jiu-jitsu.
Jiu-jitsu is a part of our lifes and we have that in common.
Now Josh have something moré in common with someone elsewhere in the world.
Respect to all and enjoy bjj! Oss"
You know what: I can live with that 😉 OSSSSSSS!


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1. Re: Deploying functions to tableau from repository.Jim Dehner Jan 29, 2019 4:49 AM (in response to Nat Kon)
Good morning
have you seen the post at
Leverage the power of Python in Tableau with TabPy | Tableau Software
on how to use Python with Tableau - you don't actually pull the funcion into tableau - you send data out to python and bring result back in
If this posts assists in resolving the question, please mark it helpful or as the 'correct answer' if it resolves the question. This will help other users find the same answer/resolution. Thank you.
2. Re: Deploying functions to tableau from repository.Nat Kon Jan 29, 2019 5:47 AM (in response to Jim Dehner)
You need to expose a function or a model to the tabpy server and then establish connection to the server from tableau. Then tableau can use the anaconda distribution set in the server as well as the published functions as far as I understand. Not sure if the post says anything about sending data to python and bringing result back. Still the post does not answer my question. If i can deploy functions from my repository or I need to implement them strictly in jupyter.


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Gettinos creates scholarship for aspiring communicators at UNL
Gettinos creates scholarship for aspiring communicators at UNL
ABOUT THIS PHOTO: Sarah Gettino Owens ('06), left, and her father, Mike Gettino ('73), attend a Husker football game. They teamed up to establish a new annual scholarship to help current students at their alma mater.
Students pursuing a career in the advertising or public relations field at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be aided by a new scholarship established by Michael Gettino and his daughter, Sarah Gettino Owens, who are both alumni of the university.
They created the Michael Gettino and Sarah Owens Scholarship as an expendable fund with a $5,000 annual gift commitment to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Each year, the fund will enable the College of Journalism and Mass Communications to award one or more scholarships to a junior enrolled in the advertising and public relations major who have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
After graduating from UNL, Gettino and Owens have each enjoyed careers in marketing communications and advertising. They attribute a good part of their career success and enjoyment to the education they received at UNL and hope their scholarship will help others achieve similar professional success.
"Nebraska prepared us to be successful in the business world," Mike Gettino said. "We feel we should give back to the school that gave us so much. This scholarship is a way for us to do just that."
Gettino and Owens say they hope the scholarship will encourage students to achieve their career goals. They also intend for it to provide support especially to those who are ready to take action and responsibility for their professional development and who are creative and passionate about being a part of the next generation of business communicators.
Maria Marron, dean of the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications, said, "This scholarship will have an immediate impact on the lives of students, perhaps even making it possible for some to attend UNL. We are very grateful to Mike and Sarah for establishing the scholarship, which is a meaningful contribution to our support for advertising and public relations students."
Mike Gettino lives in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a Vietnam-era military veteran having served with the U.S. Air Force Special Services. While stationed in Omaha during the Cold War, his plane was nearly shot down while flying over the North Pacific Ocean. He went on to graduate from UNL in 1973 with a journalism major and advertising focus. He has enjoyed a 50-year career in the advertising and marketing field and has worked for client companies including Walmart, UMB Bank, Phillips Petroleum and others.
Sarah Owens also lives in Kansas City, Missouri, and is the commercial division marketing manager at Sedgwick LLP, an international trial law firm. She graduated from UNL in 2006 with an advertising major before earning a master's degree at the University of Kansas. Before joining Sedgwick, she implemented an integrated marketing communications program for an agriculture-based company. She also has a passion for photojournalism and enjoyed her internship at National Geographic while attending UNL.


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Why You Wouldn't Want to Miss Golfing in China
July 8, 2009 by admin
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Well, for one, golf is absolutely booming in China, and thus is a great attraction, but still boasts new challenges, and beautifully designed curses. China, once had no golf course, and now has over 200. In fact, China is home to the world's largest golf course.
Also, many of the golf courses in China have been ranked in top 100 polls of the courses you must play.
Golfing in Augusta, Why You Wouldn't Want to Miss It
July 8, 2009 by admin
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…Well, the masters are held at the Augusta National Golf Club. So, that alone makes it a course you will want to visit even if you are only a passive golfer. Because the club annually hosts The Masters, which is the most highly coveted tournament in professional golf, and one of the four "Grand Slam" professional tournaments, it has to be good. You will find it both challenging, and rewarding, and you can compare your game to those played by the best professional golfers.
This famous club offers one championship eighteen hole course and one nine hole course. So, you get a choice between two great courses….
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Five Items to Take on a Cruise
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…As you look back through the photos you'll remember if it was too hot, just right, or nasty with mosquitoes. You'll remember the people and the food and the places as if it was yesterday. It's a great way to remember what you enjoyed the most, what you'd like to do again, and what you have no interest in doing again. Additionally, for those same reasons, having photos can help you with references for friends and family. Be sure that you take a spare battery and plenty of film or memory cards. Buying supplies on board will cost a fortune and you'll save a lot bringing the supplies with you in the first place….
5 Reasons _______ is the Best Hawaiian Island to Visit
July 8, 2009 by admin
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Hawaii is at the top of many people's lists for places that they would like to visit. However, a difficult decision arises when a decision must be made as to which of the 6 Hawaiian islands to visit. The good news is that with enough time you can visit every island. The bad news is that most people do not have the time or the financial resources to take a dream 6 island Hawaii vacation.
Maui…Oahu…Kauai…The Big Island…Molokai…Lanai
So you are faced with the daunting task of choosing the one island that is the best Hawaiian island to visit.
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Amsterdam is no longer the hippie paradise that it used to be, full of free love, free drugs, free whatever you want. The government and the businessmen have been working hard to transform the free-wheeling Amsterdam of old to a paragon of international cosmopolitanism.
For all of that, however, Amsterdam still has a low-key, laid-back, graceful, and anything goes atmosphere that permeates the entire city and the whole culture.


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As my daughter is studying for the exams that will complete her life at Secondary School and help her to get into University, we find ourselves at home for this two week break.
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Last week I thanked the various ministries and committees who helped with Holy Week Services. However, there was one very important group I forgot to thank, and that was you, the parishioners who attended the services and who were so generous in giving St. Jane's your time and treasure. I deeply appreciated all your support!
The renovation project for the parish kitchen/hall is moving along on schedule. So far the electrical system and additional lighting along with a stainless steel backing behind the ovens have been installed. We have received contracts for an epoxy floor in the kitchen, a tile floor in the hall, painting the kitchen, and rolling counter shutters/doors at the service windows. We will begin the majority of the project after school lets out in mid June and hope to be finished by the time school opens in late August. Please pray for the success of this much needed and well deserved upgrade.
In this Holy Year of Mercy, we see St. Peter on the receiving end of Jesus' mercy (John 21:1-19). Three times Peter had denied knowing Jesus on the evening of betrayal. So it is only fitting that Peter be asked to attest to his love for Jesus, three times, and he willingly does just that. Of course, Jesus extends his Mercy and forgiveness to St. Peter after his repentance. It must have been very embarrassing for this strong fisherman so confident in his faith before the passion, to have to humble himself before Jesus. Yet his faith was stronger than his pride, and Peter did what we must do when we fall—humble ourselves before Jesus in the Sacrament of Penance. There we can expect the same treatment as St. Peter—mercy and the call of all disciples of Jesus "Follow me."
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Australia West Papua Association (Sydney)
PO Box 28, Spit Junction, NSW 2088
Summary of events in West Papua for August 2014
Crackdown on civil society groups and intimidation of journalists
In the past month the security forces have continued to crack down on peaceful demonstrators and intimidate journalists covering rallies in West Papua.
On the 15 August members of the Student Movement, Youth and People of Papua (Gempar) or Uproar held a peaceful rally at Cenderawasih University Campus (Uncen), Jayapura in order to denounce the New York Agreement. A number of activists were arrested. The Jayapura police chief, Superintendent Alfred Papare said the arrests were made because Uproar is an illegal organisation and they did not have a permit to hold the rally. A spokesperson for Uproar said that permission to hold the rally was presented to the Papua Police at the beginning of August.
Journalists covering the rally on the 15th were also intimidated by the police. One reporter from Jubi, was grabbed by the police while taking photographs of the rally. Reporters from other media including Suara Papua, Majalah Selangkah and Metro Online were also intimidated. The police tried to stop photos being taking, asking that images be deleted. The Chairman of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Jayapura City, Victor Mambor criticized the police action to intimidate journalists while covering demonstrations, noting that police should be able to distinguish between journalists and protesters. Peaceful rallies to protest the New York Agreement were also held in Yogyakarta, Solo and Semarang although heavily monitored by the security forces.
French journalists arrested
Two French journalists were arrested on the 6 August by the police. Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourrat were working for Franco-German television channel Arte when they were detained. Police said Mr Dandois was arrested at a hotel in the city of Wamena with three so-called separatists from the Free Papua Movement (OPM). According to the provincial police spokesperson, Sulityo Pudjo Hartono, the authorities were concerned that the French nationals were part of a plan to create insecurity and instability in Papua. Overseas journalists are usually deported and the continuing detention of the two journalists is taking media intimidation in West Papua to a new level. The Papua police spokesman also said the two documentary filmmakers could face up to five years in prison and a 500 million rupiah ($42,000) fine. Michael Bachelard reported in the SMH (14 August) that the detention of two French journalists had taken a dangerous turn with local police suggesting the pair were present at an exchange of ammunition by a separatist group and should be charged with subversion.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on the Indonesian authorities to release Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourrat immediately. "These arrests serve as a flagrant reminder that the Indonesian government continues to restrict journalists from reporting on sensitive areas of the country," said CPJ Asia Program Coordinator Bob Dietz. "Indonesian authorities should release Thomas Dandois and Valentine Bourrat immediately." Reporters Without Borders has also raised concerns and regards their continuing detention as illegal. Various civil society organisations both inside West Papua and overseas have called for the release of the journalists.
The Jakarta Globe reported on the 1st September that Immigration officials have extended the detention period of two French journalists. "We will extend their detention to complete their dossiers, which we're working on," Gardu Tampubolon, the head of the Jayapura immigration office, was quoted as saying by state-run news agency Antara on Monday. The immigration office also rejected the request to place the two journalists, Thomas Dandois, 40, and Valentine Bourrat, 29, under "city arrest," which would mean they're allowed to leave jail but not the city. The journalists are currently being held at the immigration detention center in Jayapura.
Normally journalists arrested in West Papua for visa irregularities are deported and the arrest of the French journalists who could face up to five years in jail takes the intimidation of journalists to a new level. One analyst believes it is a challenge to the incoming president, Jokowi by the security forces (who want to protect their interests in West Papua) and want to see how he will react to the situation. It should be remembered that Jokowi has recently visited West Papua twice, and in the lead up to the election promised to open West Papua to foreign journalists and non-government organisations if he won the election. "Why not? It's safe here in Papua," he was quoted as saying. "There's nothing to hide." If the journalists are not released they could become a "Cause celebre " for activists and fellow journalists.
The crackdown on civil society groups have been ongoing since the beginning of July. Leading up to the presidential election on the 9 July, civil society groups had called for a peaceful boycott of the election. However, the security forces arrested many West Papuan activists simply because there were peacefully distributing literature calling for a boycott of the election as is their democratic right. Six KNPB activists were arrested, beaten and taken to the Jayapura Police Station on the 3 July because they were distributing leaflets calling for a boycott and in Timika on the 4 July seven KNPB activists were also arrested and beaten for handing out leaflets. A woman was arrested in Kaimana on the 5 of July for the same reason.
In Manokwari two members of KNPB, Robert Yelemaken and Oni Weya, who are students were arrested and beaten on the 8 August. The incident occurred after a number of KNPB members were painting on walls calling for a boycott of Indonesian Independence Day celebrations in the city of Manokwari.
Following criticism and demonstrations, Manokwari Police released Roberth Yelemaken on the 18 August. However, Oni Wea 21-year-old university student has been charged with "incitement".
Amnesty International released a public statement (30 August) in relation to the crackdown on civil society groups and the arrests of the French journalists
AWPA also wrote to Julia Bishop concerning the crackdown on civil society groups and the arrest of the journalists.
The Democratic Labour Party Senator John Madigan has urged the Australian Government to not turn a blind eye to Indonesia's treatment of the indigenous population of Papua province. "I think we need to learn from past mistakes – the Balibo Five, the annexation of East Timor – the situation that we have in West Papua [is] that we want to see clear, transparent, democratic government," Senator Madigan said.
The situation in West Papua is not improving and will continue to deteriorate. This should be seen in the context of Jakarta and the security forces becoming extremely concerned at the internationalization of the issue.
Human Rights watch has also called on the newly elected president to focus efforts on tackling the country's persistent human rights problems, in a letter to the president-elect. Human Rights Watch made specific recommendations on issues concerning religious freedom, impunity of the security forces, women's rights, free expression, Papua, domestic workers, child migrants, corruption, and indigenous land rights. "As president, Widodo should reverse the failings of the previous administration by giving priority to the human rights problems that have gotten worse over the past decade," said Phelim King, deputy Asia director. "The new president needs to act decisively to signal that his government will protect the rights of all Indonesians and roll back the country's culture of impunity.
Papuans behind bars reported in its July update that at the end of July 2014, there were at least 69 political prisoners in Papuan jails. Although there were a number of prisoners released Papuans behind bars reported that there were at least 70 political arrests this month, the highest recorded number so far this year. "Many of the arrests related to the recent Presidential Elections on 9 July 2014. At least 36 political arrests were related to peaceful calls for an election boycott by Papuan activists, following peaceful demonstrations and distributing of flyers. The freedom to not participate in a democratic process, or to campaign for a boycott, is an undeniable element of democratic freedoms"
Rights campaigner found dead in Sorong
The Papua Police are preparing for an autopsy to be carried out to reveal the cause of death of Marthinus Yohame, 27, who was the head of the Sorong Raya chapter of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), whose body was found wrapped in a sack in Nana waters near Port Dom in Sorong, West Papua.
Human rights activists called on the police to investigate the his death It's very shocking that the body was found inside a gunny sack floating on the sea," West Papua human rights lawyer Yan Christian Warinussy told The Jakarta Post. Marthinus Yohame, buried at the Sorong city cemetery on Aug. 27. Background at https://awasmifee.potager.org/?p=1049
In brief
Mimika records high number of HIV/AIDS cases
The Jakarta Post, Timika | Archipelago | Sun, August 31 2014. The Mimika chapter of the National AIDS Commission (KPA) says that as of the middle of this year, the number of people with HIV/AIDS in the regency has reached 3,900. This means Mimika regency in Papua has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS cases, following Wamena (5,000) and Nabire (4,000). "According to data we have received, housewives are now the biggest at-risk group concerning HIV/AIDS, compared to commercial sex workers. People from all professions, starting from farmers and fishermen to civil servants and police and military personnel, are vulnerable to the illness as well. HIV/AIDS do not differentiate between age and social group," said Reynold. HIV/AIDS infections in Mimika were first found in two commercial sex workers in a red-light district in Kampung Kadun Jaya in 1996. Reynold said that with continuous efforts involving all components of society, Mimika could control the spread of new HIV infections. He added that the KPA Mimika was involving religious leaders and families to help eradicate discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS. KPA Mimika continued to introduce information on HIV/AIDS prevention, he said, and train health workers to introduce preventive measures, including encouraging clean and healthy living. (put/ebf)
Soldiers to guard Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border
Kamis, 28 Agustus 2014 20:19 WIB | 1.188 Views
Palu, Central Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - About 450 Indonesian Army (TNI) soldiers will secure the Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border area in late September 2014 to replace the previous security personnel. Chief of 174/Anim Ti Waninggap Military Rayon Command Brigadier General Supartodi said here on Thursday that the soldiers will guard the area for the next six months to keep regional stability. "TNI soldiers and Papua New Guinea officers will work in cooperation to maintain harmony," Supartodi noted. He expressed hope that the soldiers should respect to each others policy and must prepare physically and mentally to cope with the weather. Although security conditions in the area is generally safe, Supartodi has urged the soldiers to be vigilant to prevent unwanted actions. The TNI soldiers had conducted the second preduty exercise in Bangga, Sigi District. To prepare the soldiers for the weather, TNI had chosen Bangga as their training area because the region has similar geographical conditions to Merauke, Papua. The two-week training program was completed on August 15, 2014. The soldiers who were mostly from 711/Raksatama Infantry Battalion will replace 715/Mololiatu Infantry Battalion. At the next border guard period, Raksatama soldiers will be replaced by 713/Satyatama Infantry Battalion from Gorontalo.
Opinion pieces/press releases/reports etc.
New Indonesian president offers hope for West Papua
U/A-Attempted Criminalization of Papuan Human Rights Lawyer by Law Enforcement Authorities
Indonesia's Papua Censorship Obsession
Bintuni Bay and the Petrochemical Industry
Violence and Intimidation from PT Nabire Baru's Brimob Guards continues https://awasmifee.potager.org/?p=1025


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Employment News Brief: February 2015
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The economy rolled along in February, adding 295,000 jobs to the U.S. payroll and dropping the unemployment rate to 5.5 percent, its lowest level in seven years. The latest employment numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed impressive improvement from the average monthly gain of 266,000 jobs over the prior 12 months. Job gains occurred in food services and drinking places, professional and business services, construction, health care and transportation and warehousing.
Food services and drinking places added 59,000 jobs in February, topping the industry average which had added 35,000 jobs per month over the prior 12 months. Employment in professional and business services increased by 51,000 in February bringing the total of new jobs added over the year to 660,000. Within the sector, management and technical consulting services added 7,000 jobs, while computer systems design and related services gained 5,000 jobs.
Construction also fared well, adding 29,000 jobs to its payrolls in February, a result that was largely boosted by specialty trade contractor gains of 27,000 mostly in the residential component. Over the past 12 months, construction has added 321,000 jobs.
Healthcare employment rose by 24,000 jobs, with gains in ambulatory care services (+20,000), and hospital (+9,000). And finally, retail trade employment continued to trend up in February adding 32,000 jobs and growing by 319,000 over the year.
Why More People Quitting Their Jobs Is a Good Sign
More people are quitting their jobs according to February's monthly employment report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is a good thing for the overall labor market. More quits are a sign of confidence in the economy, because people typically quit when they have another job lined up, usually at higher pay, or are optimistic they can find a new position.
The report finds the rate at which workers are quitting their jobs has risen near levels not seen since before the 2008 recession, implying workers are more secure that better opportunities lie ahead. While still high, the number of unemployed workers who have been out of work 27 weeks or longer is 31.1 percent compared to 36.8 percent a year ago.
Strategies to Boost Wages
Despite an impressive and sustained hiring surge, the wages of U.S. workers remain stagnant. Hourly wages rose by 3 cents, or a mere 0.1%, to $24.78 in February. Fifteen million Americans are still stuck in the low-wage range between $7.25 and $10 per hour, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
Meanwhile, a few recent jobs-related announcements keep economists and others hopeful that wages will begin to rise more substantially in the near term. For example, Walmart, the country's largest employer, recently indicated about 500,000 full and part-time associates at both Walmart and the company's Sam's Club warehouse stores will start making $9 an hour or more in April, which is at least $1.75 more than the federal minimum hourly wage of $7.25.
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Nationally, tech-related fields have an estimated 500,000 job openings and the average salary for workers with high-tech skills is 50 percent higher than the average private-sector U.S. job, according to the White House.
Manufacturing Poised for Steady Growth
The latest Manufacturing ISM Report issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), found economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the 26th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 69th consecutive month. Many economists and other reports suggest the job market for manufacturing is positioned to yield steady growth in 2015.
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These errors, while different, are similar in nature in that something on your system or network is interfering with the connection of the launcher. For these errors we recommend trying the following Steps:
- Close out any 3rd party processes that may be interfering with the NCSOFT Game Launcher. You can do this by following the steps for the Windows command MSCONFIG here. In addition to this, we ask that you disable or even temporarily remove any security software installed as we have seen these types of programs cause these errors as well.
- If you're using a router or a wireless connection, bypass all other network devices and connect directly to your Modem with an Ethernet cable. For assistance with this click here.
If your issue still persists after trying all the suggested steps please submit a Technical Support Request. We recommend you run a DXDIAG first and attach the results to your support help request. For help with how to do this, please reference the KB Article here.


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Hurry Up and get on the "Silly Bus"Posted: June 7, 2012 Filed under: Entertainment News | Tags: Bands, Children, Children Entertainment, Children's Bands, Education, Imagination Movers, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Justin Laughter, Silly Bus, The Wiggles, You Tube 2 Comments
In my humble opinion: I feel honored that I am "in the know" when it comes to Silly Bus. I feel I will be able to look back in a few years and say, "I knew Silly Bus before it was a household name, before it became bigger than The Wiggles or Imagination Movers." Silly Bus is a children's band that doesn't just entertain kids and their parents, but places a special emphasis on educating children as well. This can most readily be seen through the band name itself…Silly Bus after all being a play on the word Syllabus. The new video, which I have included below for your viewing pleasure taps into an oldie but a goodie, The Itsy Bitsy Spider. Frankly, if you're not a fan of it and can somehow avoid being sucked in by the band's cover of Itsy Bitsy Spider than you're an Itsy Bitsy crazy. The nice melodies are catchy and pleasant enough to be enjoyable to not only children but their parents as well. The video itself shows the band's dedication to the entertainment of their fans…they don't make it about themselves or try to be "in the spotlight" throughout the video like so many other children's bands tend to do. Instead they produce a very elegant, pleasantly paced video that's in sync with the band's easy-going and entertaining musical style….BRAVO!!!!!!!
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What a great article. Thanks, Mr. Farley!!


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PureDWTS Mark Ballas And Katherine Jenkins Interviewed & Perform A Song Together On Good Morning America (Video)
Mark and Katherine were on Good Morning America today. They were interviewed about Dancing With The Stars and then they performed a song together too. They talked a little of the All-Star season as well which Mark hasn't heard much on. More below!
UPDATE: Here they are on 'LIVE with Kelly' today as well!!


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Drummer realises dream
Three generations take East Londoners through hits from the past
Producing a show featuring hits by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and the Bee Gees has been a lifelong dream for former nightclub owner and drummer Warren Heyns who is about to tick his wish off his bucket list this weekend.
Heyns is 70, but age has not held him back from putting together and performing in Classics of the Decades, which will be staged at the Guild Theatre on Friday and Saturday night.
And, not only will he drum his way through 22 hits from the 1960s and 70s, he will also be sharing the stage with his daughter-in-law, Katy, 43, and granddaughter Lea, 15.
"To have three generations on stage is very special," said Heyns, who has also roped in other accomplished East London artists including Kerry Hiles, Daniel Anderson and Jon Buitendag to perform in the already sold out show.
Having started drumming at the age of 12 when he was a member of a dance band in Pretoria, Heyns went on to start his own band "Mysty" when he was in his mid-20s.
"We ran for 15 years, playing the Beatles, Beach Boys, waltzes, foxtrots and country music at functions. We played every single weekend and we were booked three years in advance.
"Those were the days when people used to dance," said Heyns, whose mother, Phyllis, was a South African ballroom champion in the early 1940s and whose father, Godfrey, was a classical pianist.
In the 1980s, Heyns progressed to co-owning a nightclub, Downstairs. He later opened Coconut Island in Pretoria in 1989.
After moving to East London, Heyns launched Club Cocobana in Gonubie in 2001 which became an iconic watering hole and karaoke hotspot. "We played all kinds of dance music and it was a very popular place.
"In 2006 I sold Cocobana and became a Christian and now I play in a church band on Sundays.
"I always said that if I reach the age of 70 I would put on a bucket list show of all the music that made an impression on me in the 60s, 70s and a bit of the 80s, so this is very nostalgic for me. And having Katy and Lea in it is absolutely amazing."
Katy, who has appeared in shows such as On the Road Again and Beauty and the Beast, said her father-in-law was a brilliant drummer.
She said her daughter, who is in Grade 9 at Clarendon High School, had won the ultimate performer junior vocalist award in 2015 and graced the stage in Winnie the Pooh and Evita at the Guild Theatre.
"This show is going to be special. My father-in-law is a brilliant drummer and has been a muso for years. I don't know many families who share the stage."


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There are more to love songs than just the sultry voice, and romantic words. This year, at the ripe old age of 40, I decided to learn to read music and play the keyboard. When you have your mate close to you, this is an excellent song to put on and you will rediscover what the power of love is all about. My main response was delight at your utter delight for and obvious love of music.
Aristotle wrote on music theory scientifically, and brought about a method of notation in 350 BCE. Spotify paid music creators $18 per user in 2014, the last year of available data; by contrast it is estimated that YouTube delivered less than $1 per user to music creators in 2015.
Just like babies love repetition, they also love routine, and making music a part of this can be a wonderful aid in daily life, amongst others in settling your baby into a sleeping pattern. The fourth a cappella musical to appear Off-Broadway, In Transit, premiered 5 October 2010 and was produced by Primary Stages with book, music, and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, James-Allen Ford, Russ Kaplan, and Sara Wordsworth.
Instead, they show how to play notes within phrases, using signs such as SLURS and STACCATOS. Babies love repetition, and whilst it may be boring for you, singing a song over and over will help them learn the various sounds and patterns involved, and it can help with speech development later on.
Sybaritic is currently performing live throughout the Southeast and has been privileged to share the stage with such international acts as Suffocation, Moonspell, Katatonia, Immolation, and Lust of Decay. We can use it to help express how we're feeling – sometimes this might make the problem worse (such as when we use music to ruminate), but other times it helps to give voice to an emotion we otherwise could not communicate.


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Recent studies are showing interest in how the brain responds to anesthesia, and by extension, sedation therapy for medical procedures. As a board certified Sedation Dentist, I often put patients under for more complicated and often painful procedures, such as full mouth extractions and reconstruction, extensive gum lifts, and restorative procedures. The reason for this, much like general anesthesia, is that many medical procedures are simply too long and/or painful to be endured by a conscious patient — both for their comfort and our mutual safety. Stress from pain can lead to shock and that can lead to complications such as adrenal overload and heart failure. It also helps the doctor and his staff from being injured or injuring a thrashing or difficult patient. All of these scenarios are something nobody, patient nor doctor, wants.
Until recently, there has been very little research on what happens to our brains when sedation and anesthesia wear off. Of course, as many of you know, anesthesia and sedation derail the brain's pain and consciousness processing — allowing the patient to painlessly endure surgery with little to no memory of the procedure.
Our bodies are incredible machines, and very little short of traumatic, permanent injury or death can truly change how it functions. When a patient returns to consciousness, they retain all of their faculties and all functions return to normal as soon as the body is done processing the sedative or anesthesia. As it turns out, according to this article from Science Daily, that much like computers, our brains 'reboot' when we come out of anesthesia. It is not a straightforward process — there are various points where our brains stop to check function and then proceed to the next point.
When we are awake, our brains function on different wavelengths, and when we are unconscious, these wavelengths often slow down. When regaining consciousness, our brains go through the steps mentioned above to recover full awareness, and the electrical impulses that transmit between our neurons and synapses (brain pathways) must go through a series of 'hubs' before recovery is achieved. So, again, the analogy to a computer rebooting or booting up is apt. When a computer starts up, it goes through several posts before the operating system starts up and becomes accessible to the user. Likewise, our brains have a pathway to recovering consciousness that likely involves the mind going through various checkpoints to ensure everything is in working order before consciousness is regained.
In theory, we may not have our higher faculties when we initially come out of anesthesia, thus causing us to be unable to communicate, interact, or interact in ways that are far more primal than would be normally expected. However, the brain disallows this — likely as an ancient survival mechanism — and it may be that those in unconscious states such as deep comas or may have had a traumatic injury may be stuck in this process because one of the pathways to consciousness is irrevocably damaged or altered.
Anesthesia and sedation do take some time to shake off, even after a patient regains consciousness. This is why doctors and dentists always advise hiring a cab or having a friend or loved one take you home after a surgery that requires you to "go under". The new research offers interesting insights into how our brains function in the face of unconsciousness and the recovery thereof. In time, this may give us better knowledge and lead to better understandings of the distinctions between consciousness and unconsciousness, as well as provide better treatments for pain management and recovery from comas and unconsciousness caused by traumatic injury.
While it is still early on in the research and we have just identified these hubs and networks, it does present an interesting case study on what consciousness is exactly, where it begins, and where it ends. It will also help us better understand how the mind and body regain consciousness after anesthesia or sedation.


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June 12, 2000
On June 22, ESDU will sponsor a day long seminar in Houston, TX with heat transfer expert Graham Polley and heat exchanger expert Ian Gibbard.
This seminar will unveil ESDU's new data service called the Process and Environmental Series. This new series is comprised of design techniques and software that solve process integration, heat exchange, and water conservation problems.
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This post is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc.. All opinions are entirely my own.
I'll be the first to admit that I've been going a little bit crazy over the past few weeks. My mind has been on overdrive as my family and I have been putting the final touches on our brand new home that we've been building for the past year. I've been packing up all of our belongings and trying to embrace the chaos that is my current living situation for quite some time now. All of my family will be coming over to have Thanksgiving dinner in our new home, and I'm not so sure that we'll even be in the house by then!


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Spoilers for 7-11 Nov 2016
Monday 7 November 2016Masood gives Belinda an ultimatum, but what will she decide?
Denise is shocked when Libby arrives in the square, and she is forced to tell her daughter the truth.
Tuesday 8 November 2016Patrick offers his advice to Libby and Denise.
Roxy attempts to impress Amy.
The Fowlers celebrate Stacey's birthday.
Thursday 10 November 2016Jay is forced to go to desperate lengths.
Denise grows frustrated at Libby's meddling.
Ronnie tries to help Roxy do the right thing.
Friday 11 November 2016Denise receives some surprising news from Zainab.
Belinda is left to wonder about what could have been.
Will struggles with what he has witnessed.


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- Liaise with the Banks for day-to-day operation
- Manage relationships with financial service providers
- Monitor interest charges, bank transaction fees and address service quality issues
- Conduct benchmark studies of banks and their interest rates & services to evaluate, identify and prevent the revenue leakage
- Ensure efficient and effective internal control over banking transaction
- Ensure effective and efficient payment process
- Implementation and management of treasury operational processes and trade finance related transactions
- Ensure compliance to the company treasury processes, company policy guiding treasury activities and all regulatory/statutory laws
- Maintain procedure description of all activities under the scope.
- Ensure that Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI) are issued within 24 hours after receipt of the capital inflow and relevant documentation
- Develop processes to optimize cash and liquidity management in line with management guidelines
- Provide banking advisory support to management
- Engagement of Switching companies and other online payment platform partners
- Carry out all assigned tasks as directed by the Financial Controller
- Provide supervisory support to the Banking relations team member
- People development of Banking Relations team, developing the strong pipeline
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- Responsible for Bank accounts opening and closure; interbank and intrabank transfers, cash pooling etc.
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Saturday, December 10, 2016
"Science Talk" an Austrian TV talk show, focused on research and science hosted Michael Stadler for an exclusive discussion on Smart- and Microgrids. Stadler talked about the utilization of renewable energy and their role in future energy supplies, microgrid technologies, as well as the impact of microgrids on future energy systems. He emphasized the important role that Berkeley Lab plays in research and science. The talk show is only available in German and was aired on December 7th 2016. Recording of the Talk-Show in good quality or lower quality for slower internet connections. Copyright ORF III and Kiwi.TV (2016)


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Crazy. Insane. Lunatic.
All words I've used to describe the first half of the Montana Legislature's session, some of the bills, and even a few of the members of the Republican caucus, and all words I regret using. I don't regret their use because I've come to realize that the Republicans are making sense and developing consistency, but because the language is unnecessary and perhaps even damaging.
I have serious disagreement with the direction the GOP seems to want to take the state. Their vision of Montana is one I don't recognize—one with draconian cuts in social services, religious intrusion into healthcare, and more guns than any state could ever need—to name a few issues. I think their agenda is reactionary, extremist, and dangerous, but they're not "crazy." They're just wrong.
As bad as the proposals get, though, it's no reason to use language that stigmatizes people with mental illness. Far too many people suffer from mental illness in silence, at least in part because our language delegitimizes their experience and shapes the perception that mental illness is a more shameful illness than a physical ailment.
I've struggled with it in post after post, and often catch myself when I post headlines, but I've used these terms for too long as easy shorthand for concepts I don't mean to convey. As George Orwell put it in his masterful Politics and the English Language, "if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. A bad usage can spread by tradition and imitation even among people who should and do know better." Simply put, language matters, and I'd like mine to be better.
I hope this post doesn't come across as condemning anyone else's writing or as something self-righteous, as I probably used the language here as frequently as anyone and am quite likely to slip up in the future. I just would prefer not to.
Tinfoil, though? I'm keeping that one.


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Italian cinema on American shores.
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There's never been a better time to indulge in a little Italian cinema, at least if you live on the coasts. For New Yorkers, that's meant classics from the likes of Visconti, Rossellini and Pietro Germi at the Italian Neo-Realism series at the Lincoln Center, and a new 35mm print of Vittorio De Sica's "The Bicycle Thief" at the Lincoln Plaza Cinemas.
If you live on the west coast, mid-November means Cinema Italian Style in Los Angeles and New Italian Cinema in San Francisco and Seattle, where contemporary crime thrillers and comedies straight from Sicily have been the order of the day.
For some of these films, the latter three series will be the only times they'll screen in the U.S. I still remember seeing Michele Placido's spellbinding mafia saga "Romanzo Criminale" in 2006 and having to buy a crummy region-free, pan-and-scan Thai DVD for repeat viewings. So rare are the screenings that people at the Aero Theatre in Los Angeles applauded when it was announced that a screening of the recent Toronto hit "Giulia Doesn't Date at Night," a romantic dramedy starring Valeria Golino, was canceled because the film got a U.S. distribution deal.
Another film with a U.S. distribution deal, Marco Bellocchio's "Vincere" is the closing night for the just-concluding L.A. festival and will play San Francisco on November 22nd, well in advance of its March U.S. release date. It's the kind of grand, propulsive epic that justifies having its American title ("Win!") translated with an exclamation point. Of course, the exclamation point is also a reference to the mantra of Benito Mussolini, whose rise to power obscures and eventually obliterates the existence of his first wife Ida Dalser and their son, Benito Albino, in order to reshape his public image.
For Americans, the film will draw comparisons to Clint Eastwood's "Changeling," as Dalser begins the film as a wide-eyed revolutionary willing to sell all her belongings and quite literally, the clothes on her back to help fund Mussolini's newspaper Il Popolo d'Italia. She's rewarded for her devotion with a trip to the mental asylum, where she's separated from her young son and will introduce herself as the wife of "Il Duce" to anyone who will listen after all her official government records have been wiped out by the dictatorship. Giovanna Mezzogiorno is fearless in the role of Dalser, though her scheduled appearance in Los Angeles was cut because she fell ill, leaving her co-star Filippo Timi to pick up the slack, which he did ably with stories of cramped hotel rooms in Cannes and working with George Clooney on the upcoming Anton Corbijn thriller "The Assassin."
The other film to overlap between Los Angeles, San Francisco (where it will play on November 19th) and Seattle (where it will play November 21st) is "The Sicilian Girl," a credible potboiler from writer/director Marco Amenta, who adapted his own documentary into a thriller about Rita Atria. The 17-year-old daughter of a mafia don, Atria turns to the police after the murders of her father and brother to bring down the crime syndicate whose drug ring operations involve the local mayor. The film largely resembles a Hollywood B-picture of the 1940s, and lead Veronica d'Agostino does her best impression of Susan Hayward as the young woman facing incredible odds (even her mother tells her that she wanted to have an abortion), retaining only a clenched forehead as she moves from town to town as part of the witness protection program awaiting her chance to testify in court against the mob.
Even if you're not a Californian, Cinema Italian Style and New Italian Cinema schedules offer a worthwhile primer of some off-shore titles to keep an eye out for.
[Photos: "The Sicilian Girl," Roissy Films, 2009; "Vincere," IFC Films, 2009]


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In dynamic business world, mastering prioritisation is one of the key success factors. I think prioritisation is a good mix of art and science. To prioritise, first it is important to separate assumptions from facts, silence from noise, and problems from solutions – Art. At the same time, there is need for some methods. Methods that helps to process complex information to see things in muddy water- Science.
In this post, I am sharing with you some awesome tools, tips and method to prioritise programs in any change portfolio. Before we go into further detail, let us first clarify on some key concepts.
- Portfolio: By portfolio, I mean an organisation/team within enterprise that takes ownership of all change initiatives. This team (Portfolio Management) assures that change initiatives supports enterprise strategic vision and goals.
- Program (Programme): Program is temporary initiative with the objective to meet certain outcomes.
Let me explain it with the help of example:
Each program helps to achieve one or more strategic objectives.
Further, one or more projects may deliver any given program.
So, now we know more about portfolio, programs and projects. How can we prioritise programs to maximise portfolio value?
To be honest, there is no one answer. Actually, the most appropriate answer is – "It depends!" Some organisations follow stringent prioritisation process, engaging range of different stakeholders. However, other organisations follows whoever shouts louder. Therefore, "It depends!"
Politics aside, Portfolio Manager/Board must have good understanding of each program. Business Analysts (BA) should be able to help here. They can collect relevant information. Package information in the way it is easy for senior stakeholders to understand. This is not a detailed documentation of requirements or solution. Instead, it gives enough information to portfolio stakeholders to help them make informed decisions to prioritise effectively. BAs should prepare documentation with broader perspective. They should consult stakeholders from diverse domains (HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Corporate, Sales, Credit and PMO etc.). If program documentation end-up in couple of pages. Then, add relevant information on A4 page as shown. It will help Portfolio stakeholders succinctly understand each program.
Next steps are to prepare ball ballpark estimates, determine strategic value and deadlocks (showstoppers) for each program.
Plot programs and projects against Strategic Value and Estimates:
Collate information in the way it is easy for board to follow and prioritise. Circulate information to all board members.
In prioritisation meeting, board members have wealth of knowledge to take informed decisions. Board members may discuss about programs is quadrant 1, followed by 2 and 3. Board members evaluate risks and find ways to break deadlocks against important programs. This will help them to formulate Change roadmaps that supports strategic vision and goals of enterprise.
What are your thoughts on this topic? What tool, techniques and methods you have used in past?