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报告人:Ibrahim Abdulhalim,Electro-optical Engineering Unit and the Ilse-Katz Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel. NEW CREATE Program, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Several photonic and plasmonic structures and reading methods that improve the performance of bio and chemical sensors were developed in our group during the last few years: (i) a self-referenced sensor based on enhanced optical transmission through metal nanoslits, (ii) a self-referenced ultra-large penetration depth SPR sensor, (iii) a TIR sensor in which the angular edge is converted into a dip with high figure of merit, (iv) a self-referenced SPR sensor based on thin dielectric grating on top of thin metal film, and (v) polarimetric approach that improves the detection limit of SPR in the spectral interrogation mode and (vi) SERS/SEF substrates with ultrahigh enhancement of the electromagnetic field. In the spectral SPR the dip width is around 50nm and therefore the resolution is limited even though the spectral sensitivity is considered relatively high. Using a special methodology we found that the derivative of the phase difference between the TM and TE waves can give the highest resolution, although practically the more directly measured cosine function of the phase difference is the best to use. Several structures were found to reveal self-referencing, thus enabling a better detection limit. High penetration helps in detecting large bioentities more reliably such as bacteria and cells. Figure of merit is defined as the ratio between the sensitivity to the width of the resonance dip; hence its enhancement also improves the detection limit. Combining all this in one system together with compact reading methodology and unique signal processing allows refractive index sensing limits down to 10-8. Metallic nano-sculptured thin films (nSTFs) prepared by the glancing angle deposition were found by us recently to exhibit optimum SPR sensitivity, SERS and SEF signals at around 30% porosity and used for the detection of large bioentities. In addition new configuration that combines coupling between extended SPR with localized SPR was found recently to reveal ultrahigh field enhancement useful for multimodal sensing system based on SPR, SERS, SEF and SEIRA.
ProfessorIbrahim Abdulhalim is with the Electro-optical Engineering Unit at Ben Gurion University. He worked in academic institutions and companies such as the OCSC in UC at Boulder, the ORC at Southampton University, the Thin Films Center of the University of Western Scotland, in KLA-Tencor in where he was the lead inventor of optical scatterometry for CD and overlay measurements, Nova and GWS Photonics, Published over 200 articles, 2 books, 10 chapters and inventor on 20 patents. He is a fellow of IoP and SPIE and an associate editor for the Journal of NanoPhotonics and for the Journal of Imaging. Research interests innanophotonics and plasmonics for biosensing and energy devices, optical imaging techniques for diagnostics, optical metrology and liquid crystal devices.
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C# 7 introduced pattern matching with the extension of the switch statement and the is operator offering the const pattern, the type pattern, and the var pattern. With C# 8 an extension of pattern matching is planned, including the property pattern, the recursive pattern, and a new switch – the switch expression.
Pattern Matching with the switch Statement
With C# 7, pattern matching was introduced in C#. The following sample makes use of pattern matching in the
switch statement, and type pattern matches. With the first case, also the
when clause is used to filter only shapes where the size of the shape has a minimum height. The second and third cases match shapes with a smaller height, but only objects of type Ellipse and Rectangle. For all the other shapes, the default case is chosen:
Shape class makes use of tuples and deconstruction. The read-only property
Position is a tuple type containing two int values for x and y. The property
Size is a tuple containing two int values for height and width. The
Shape defines a constructor where the position and size is initialized. With the implementation of the constructor, on the right side a tuple is created containing the position and the size, and this tuple is deconstructed to fill the Position and Size properties.
Deconstruct method is used to deconstruct two tuples for the size and the position out of the
Shape class. This deconstruction will be used later with pattern matching.
In the
Main method of the application, an array of
Shape objects is created, and in turn the
foreach statement is invoked. The object is passed to the
M1 method shown earlier making use of pattern matching.
Install C# 8
At the time of this writing, C# 8 is not yet released. However, you can try it out. At the time of this writing, to try C# 8 patterns, Visual Studio 2017 15.5-15.7 is needed – and the preview of C# Patterns and Ranges. You can easily install it, and uninstall it as described in the linked article.
Be aware that the features shown here might look different in the released product, or also might be removed or delayed to a later version of C#.
Using the switch expression
C# 7 extended the scenarios where you can use expression bodied members. However, as soon as you use the
switch statement, the method cannot be implemented using the expression syntax. This changes with the new switch expression.
The switch expression is simplified compared to the switch statement. First, the order of the switch keyword and the variable used is reversed. Instead of writing switch (shape), you write shape switch. The
case keyword is not needed with the new syntax. Every case is decided by a pattern, e.g. the type pattern Ellipse e where the variable
e is filled in this case. You can also use the
when filter as used in the earlier C# 7 pattern matching sample. This syntax is the same as before. The
break keyword is also not needed. The implementation of the case follows the lambda operator. After a comma, the next pattern specifies the next case. The new discard pattern with the
_ specifies the default case. This new pattern can also be used with the switch statement used previously in case of
What if multiple statements are needed in a single case? You can use local functions in such a scenario.
Property Pattern, Recursive Pattern
The new switch epression can also be simplified using more new C# 8 pattern matching features. The case matching the
Ellipse, now deconstruction is used to fill the
pos and
size variables.
With the match for the
Rectangle, the position is ignored from the deconstruction – using the discard pattern.
The second case is a match for the
Shape itself. Because the variable
shape is of type
Shape, a declaration for the
Shape type is not needed. Using curly brackets, the property pattern is used. Here a match only happens if the
Size property has a value of
(200, 200) (a tuple). The result from the
Position property is assigned to the
pos variable.
With the match for the
CombinedShape class, a recursive pattern is used. The
CombinedShape class defines deconstruction to shape1 and shape2. The first shape of this CombinedShape is assigned to the variable
shape1. With the second shape, a recursive pattern allows deconstruction of the inner shape – the Position of the second shape is assigned to the
pos variable, and the inner size is ignored.
C# 7 introduced pattern matching with the type pattern, the const pattern, and the var pattern. C# 8 extends pattern matching with the discard pattern, the property pattern, and the recursive pattern. Patterns that can simplify code written today.
The new switch expression offers a more modern way for switch/case/break, whereas the case and break keywords are no longer needed.
What do you think about this new C# 8 feature?
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Bob walked all by himself. When I spoke to him, he was genuinely pleased. Yet he soon wandered off by himself again because he isn't close friends with anyone. He is a bit higher functioning than many people in our community but not beyond most members of The Special Gathering. He needs friends but mostly he needs the One who desires to be his Best Friend and Redeemer.
Seven young people in our community were hanging together laughing too loudly and being inappropriate. Behind the silly giggles, their looks were much like those of many young people their age–lost and afraid. They know I'm "the pastor." When I approached, they scatter like roaches, laughing in embarrassment. I wish I knew them well enough so they knew they could trust me and the Savior my presence represents to them.
Of course, I was met with hugs and joyful greetings by most of the people in our cloistered sub-culture but my heart aches for those who aren't sure they can trust me. I hunger to share with them the love of the Lord.
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From the recording Prairie Roots Grow Deep
In the mid-nineties, I was working on a job in the West Kootenays. It as a crew of six men from Newfoundland and we worked the night shift, 12 hour a day, 7 days a week until the job was done. We had the opportunity to talk while we worked and I got to know them well. They traveled all over the world on different jobs and rarely got home to see family and friends. I realized that Newfoundland would always be their home and felt very connected to them as they often talked about Newfoundland and the longing for home; for I too was missing my home in the prairies and decided to include this song on the album.


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Devil inside: Identifying the Demonic Archetype
Demons and other Malevolent Entitites
Devil inside: Identifying the Demonic Archetype
June 29, 2009
Ryan Omega
Unlike entities in fairy tales and other stories, demons do not think of themselves as "evil.†In fact, you would be very hard pressed to find anyone on Earth who thought of themselves as a bad person; even Adolf Hitler in his extermination of Jewish people thought he was doing Germany a service. So demons and the demonic archetype do not operate from the standpoint of being a villain. Like angels, demons are surprisingly service oriented as well; but the reasoning behind the service is very different.
In determining the demonic archetype, do you or someone you know exhibit the following traits:
~Someone who likes to debate to the point of being argumentative?
~When taking charge, rules the area with near domination?
~An unusual addiction to games or mental challenges?
~Can spend long amounts of time justifying excuses and reasons?
~Discomfort, pain, or a strong urge to flee upon entering hallowed grounds like churches or mosques?
Someone who matches these traits falls under the demonic archetype. Importantly, this does not connote a penchant for criminality or predisposition to be cruel or evil, despite the name. This archetype only describes a certain way of thinking and personality that such an entity traditionally has.
If the demons or the demonic archetype are known for anything, they are known to be extremely cerebral. There are always running jokes about how there are a surplus of lawyers in Hell, but the analogy is not far off. Demons think very legally; if demons know they can act within the confines of a structure, then they would be the first to find loopholes and exploit them. After all, an agreement with a demon is called a "demonic pact†or "demonic contract.†Demons expect that as long as they are obeying the rules, then no one has the right to be upset at them. Emotion is disregarded as a consideration in any argument, sore-sportsmanship is considered a sign of weakness. If someone wants a demon's respect, they must out-think them with pure reason. "Spirit of the lawâ€does not exist for any demon.
If there is anything demons cannot resist, it's games and challenges. Head games are like drugs for demons and they can easily find themselves playing games, possibly for hours. Playing excessive games sometimes sounds as if the demonic archetypes are lazy, however, the head is constantly overtime at work when the game requires thinking in constant strategy and imagination. The work may not be productive, but it is far from idle.
If there is any caution that needs to be given to the demonic archetype, it's that they need to work on their compassion in their connections to people. Older demons used to be angels at one point, so compassion is not impossible, but they are not universal with their love. They save their hearts for their friends and family and they show their care by giving them advantages and gifts that others cannot have. Also, the demon archetypes are sometimes used to situations with chaos and believe they can save others from it by themselves. Demons find it difficult to rely on others because to do so is a sign of weakness which almost seems similar to the angelic archetype that feels it needs to be strong for the sake of others. The main difference is while the angelic archetype will blame itself for being unable to take the responsibility, at some point, the demonic archetype will mentally find an excuse for not wasting his energy on others, leading to the "blame the victim†mentality: it was the victim's fault for not being smart or cautious enough.
What may be the most surprising about a demon that most people would not expect is that a demon is generally unable to outright lie, but they are known to misrepresent the truth (which to them, is not lying). The typical demon is portrayed as dishonest and unreliable, but a demon cannot be effective even in Hell if it cannot uphold an oath. Like the term "honor among thievesâ€, a demon is only as good as his word. If he cannot be trusted to some extent, no one will want to work with him. Even if it is inconvenient, he will keep his word because his reputation is important. But anything that he does not promise in his own words is completely fair game.
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Missing the Dalai LamaPosted by: Visual Echo in Attitude Adjustment, Politics and Religeon
His Holiness The Dalai Lama will be giving teaching sessions and… I'm pretty sure 'sermon' isn't the right word… but speaking at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor this weekend. It's a big arena, University of Michigan plays basketball in there. As much as I would like to attend, I'm pretty sure I can't get a ticket, I feel my seat would better benefit someone else, and I wouldn't know what to wear… I'm pretty sure a 1979 yellow DEVO jumpsuit wouldn't cut it. The news media is in the area, I'm guessing from Chicago, I don't think there's very many actual news agencies left in Detroit. So, what kind of outrageous garbage can I make up about this instead?
So um, like, uh, yeah, I'm in line at McDonalds for breakfast this morning, and I look back and the Dalai Lama is right behind me. I didn't recognize him at first, but I started looking at his glasses, I think he has the same brand of frames that I do. Anyway, it seems he was down at the Blind Pig late last night checking out the local punk scene and did a few too many Jager Bombs downstairs at the 8-ball Saloon. I thought he was going to order an Egg-a-muffin, but he went for the pancakes. Apparently it's hard to get Vermont Maple Syrup in Tibet, or India, or whereever he keeps da crib. He had a bunch of those new gold dollar coins, apparently they're easier when you don't normally carry a wallet.
Yeah, right. Well, I have a friend who will be attending, so hopefully we'll get more on this.
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Sometimes you just want to try something new — such as neon, PokemonGo, and snapchat!
This is a little something I'm exploring. It's a mix of old ideas and a little bit of a challenge with some new. What's new in your life? Tell me in the comments.
Something neon, something new.


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Historic heritage "A" rating a step to save church
Press Release – St David's Trust
The organiser of a high-profile national campaign to save St David's Memorial
Church in Khyber Pass Road in Central Auckland says the Independent Hearing
Panel's decision to award the church a rare Category A heritage listing underlines
the importance of saving the historic building and restoring it for community uses.
The Category A Plan Change provides the highest level of heritage protection in
New Zealand.
Over several years the Friends of St David's Trust has raised more than a million
dollars from all over New Zealand, principally through the sale brass quatrefoils —
works of art by key supporter and expatriate artist Max Gimblett. This is a record
amount ever fundraised through the sale of art in this country.
During the campaign the imposing brick building was covered in a coat of glittering
brass quatrefoils, glinting gold, to help draw attention to the need for community
financial support to avert the risk of the building being demolished because of the
cost of earthquake strengthening to meet modern standards.
Trust spokesman Paul Baragwanath says the Panel's decision to grant the building
an "A" heritage listing vindicates the efforts of many New Zealanders who have
contributed time and money to ensure the preservation of the building. The ruling
follows Auckland Council's recommendation on the Category A.
The Trust is working with the Presbyterian Church, the owners of the building, to
develop a model to raise funds and restore the historic place for a range of selffunding
community uses.
Mr Baragwanath says the Trust has completed a detailed assessment of the
condition of the building and has completed a detailed restoration and business plan.
"In the meantime, we have offered to pay for appropriate security for the building and
to install modern fire detection systems as a preliminary precaution. It would be a
tragedy to lose this wonderful building just as all the stars are lining up for its
restoration and renewed relevance to New Zealanders."
The foundation stone for St David's was laid on Anzac Day, 1927 on the site of an
earlier wooden church. The Soldiers' Memorial Church as it was referred to,
commemorates those who gave their lives in World War One and subsequent wars.
The Sappers' (Royal New Zealand Engineers) memorial chapel forms part of St
It was designed by Daniel B Patterson, with Horace Massey later designing the
chancel of the Kamo Brick and Oamaru stone building. Patterson also designed the Auckland Central Fire Station and St Stephen's School in the Bombay Hills. Both
Patterson and Massey were notable architects of their time.
St David's has a long association with the New Zealand army, and in particular with
the 29th and 30th New Zealand infantry battalions, its ministers traditionally serving in
the army. The church also had a strong association with the Auckland nurses who
served in both World Wars.
President of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association, BJ Clark
QSM, responds to the Cat A decision:
"101 years since the end of World War One, and 92 years since the dedication of
The Soldiers' Memorial Church, the RSA expresses our full support for the Category
A and trust that this building of significance to us and to all New Zealand will now be
protected in perpetuity. St David's has been associated with the New Zealand Army
and specifically the RNZE since 1927. It commemorates RNZE losses in both World
ANZAC 2019 @ St David's Memorial Church
On ANZAC Eve (24 April) Friends of St David's Trust will host The Art of
Remembrance with Kristin Darragh in the grounds of the Memorial Church. This
free, outdoor event will give the New Zealand public an opportunity to see the
Category A Historic Heritage Place. The church will also be lit up for visits on
ANZAC night (25 April).
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- "Please, miss," said the shaggy man, "can you tell me the road to Butterfield?" Dorothy looked him over. Yes, he was shaggy, all right, but there was a twinkle in his eye that seemed pleasant and trustworthy. "
- ―The Road to Oz (1909)
Shaggy Man
|United States
|Land of Oz
|First Appearance
|The Road to Oz
The Shaggy Man is a character introduced in L. Frank Baum's fifth Oz book titled, The Road to Oz, published in 1909. Shaggy man is a kind, old and homeless wanderer who always dresses in old rags. His philosophy of life centers on love and an aversion to material possessions. His one possession of value was the Love Magnet. His individuality and lifestyle is not celebrated or welcomed in America, but is accorded respect and has earned him fame in the magical Land of Oz, where Ozma provides him with a fine wardrobe of silks, satins, and velvets, but are designed to be just as shaggy as his original rags.
- "The old shaggy man had an oat-straw in his mouth, which he chewed slowly as if it tasted good; but it didn't. There was an apple-tree beside the house, and some apples had fallen to the ground and the Shaggy Man picked one up and rubbed it against his old, shaggy clothes until it became as shiny as a polished shoe."
- ―The Road to Oz (1909)
Shaggy is a big man with shaggy hair and whiskers, but a sweet smile and kind, blue eyes. His clothes were shaggy and his boots were shaggy and full of holes.
He sings and composes songs, though he doesn't want it known for fear of having to write a book or make a record or start an opera company. He has been a wanderer all his life. Ozma has given him a suite of beautiful rooms in the Royal Palace of Oz, but he often leaves the Emerald City for weeks at a time. He often carries Professor Wogglebug's Square Meal Tablets to provide nourishment in a small convenient size, though he also enjoys apples as often as possible.
The Shaggy Man appeared at the Kansas home of Dorothy Gale one day in August, asking for directions to the nearby town of Butterfield so as to avoid going there by accident. (A man there owed him fifteen cents, and the Shaggy Man did not want to be repaid.) Dorothy agreed to show him the way, but after a short time the two became inexplicably lost. The Shaggy Man told Dorothy about a magical device he had called the Love Magnet, which causes the owner to be loved by everyone he meets. He claimed that this artifact was given to him by "an Eskimo in the Sandwich Islands."
Eventually Dorothy and the Shaggy Man realized that they were wandering in an unknown fairyland. They met Button-Bright and Polychrome, and eventually passed through the town of Dunkiton where King Kik-a-bray transformed the Shaggy Man's head into that of a donkey in honor of his great wisdom. Shaggy was instrumental in their escape from the Scoodlers, and when they reached the Deadly Desert the Shaggy Man called on Johnny Dooit to help them cross.
Arriving in the Land of Oz, the Shaggy Man bathed in the Truth Pond and regained his former head, but found that ever after he was forced to tell the truth. The travelers found that their journey had been prearranged so that Dorothy could attend a birthday party for Princess Ozma. The Shaggy Man was awed by the splendor of the fairy-realm, and resolved to live there permanently. Upon being questioned by Ozma, he revealed that he actually stole the Love Magnet from a girl in Butterfield, but was without remorse because doing so had allowed him to travel to Oz with Dorothy. Nevertheless, eager to be a good subject to the princess, he agreed to Ozma's decree that the Love Magnet be donated to the Emerald City and hung over the city gates. (The Road to Oz)
The Shaggy Man serendipitously arrived to rescue Ojo , the Patchwork Girl, the Glass Cat, and the Woozy from Man-Eating Plants that captured them along a Yellow Brick Road in the Munchkin Country. He then guided them to the Emerald City. (The Patchwork Girl of Oz)
The Shaggy Man later went in search of his long-lost brother who was being held prisoner by the Nome King. He and his companions managed to rescue and disenchant this brother, and the Shaggy Man decided to give up the Land of Oz to remain with his brother and Betsy Bobbin. The prospect of losing him from Oz persuaded Ozma to allow these others to enter Oz. (Tik-Tok of Oz)
Book Appearances
- The Road to Oz (first appearance)
- The Emerald City of Oz
- The Patchwork Girl of Oz
- Tik-Tok of Oz
- The Scarecrow of Oz
- Rinkitink in Oz
- The Lost Princess of Oz
- The Magic of Oz
- The Shaggy Man of Oz
Other mediaThe Shaggy Man appears in the crowd in the coronation scene in Return to Oz.
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What Is Yoga Therapy?
Welcome, find out more about private yoga therapy sessions on this page. For information on weekly group yoga classes on the regular timetable then please read more here >>
Yoga therapy is the use of yoga to support and empower you to manage your health. No yoga experience is needed to begin and it can be applied in a wide range of circumstances. It's perfect for those who are a little anxious about their ability to attend a group yoga class. We can give you a gentle introduction in a private setting.
How Can Yoga Therapy Help Me?
Some common things that a yoga therapist may be able to help you with include:
- Chronic (ongoing) pain
- Wellness during or after injury or illness
- Stress related complaints
- Gentle, private introduction to yoga
- Preventing ill health
- Maintaining well-being
Yoga therapy is an emerging profession that is backed by a growing evidence base of research. A yoga therapist is an experienced yoga teacher with extra training. This includes bio-medical knowledge and assessment skills. A yoga therapists assists the individual rather than focusing on the condition. To do that, they use a combination of techniques. These might include postures, breath work, meditation, healthy eating advice, lifestyle counseling or self-development guidance.
Each person receives a thorough assessment and a tailored practice based on their own needs. Yoga therapy is not just a short term treatment option but a long term lifestyle choice. Yoga Therapists can work with other health professionals and also refer on if care is needed outside of their skills. We have a good referral network in the local area.
Yoga therapy is an active rather than a passive therapy which means it is empowering for the client. This makes it perfect for those who want to actively make change. We design a unique plan to suit each person's schedule as everybody is different! Clients usually come for a few sessions to allow for progression but the aim is to empower you to continue on your own. More About Private Yoga Therapy Appointments >>
Charley Hickey is a qualified yoga therapist who holds membership with the Australian Association of Yoga Therapist, International Association of Yoga Therapists and Yoga Australia.


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Archaeo-Safari: Stane Street
16th September 2018 @ 10:00 am - 1:30 pm£20
Stane Street was the Roman Road that connected Chichester to London nearly two thousand years ago. How many rides use an actual Roman Road as the core of their route?
As ever, we'll combine this with fine riding through the beechwoods and Houghton Forest where singletrack is waiting to be ridden.


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Trump Still Falsely Taking Credit For Sprint Jobs He Had Nothing To Do With
from the magic-man deptLast month, we noted how Donald Trump proudly implied he was single-handedly responsible for Japan's Softbank bringing 50,000 jobs and $50 billion in investment to the United States. The problem, of course, is that it's not clear those numbers are entirely real, and there's absolutely no evidence suggesting they had anything to do with Donald Trump. The jobs were first unveiled back in October as part of a somewhat ambiguous $100 billion global investment investment fund between Softbank and Saudi Arabia aimed at boosting technology spending worldwide.
Some of that money could end up in the United States in the form of investment and jobs, but it has never been entirely clear how much. It's even less clear given that Softbank's Sprint here in the states has been trimming thousands of jobs over the last few years as it struggles with soaring debt. Still, all it took was a Manhattan meeting with Softbank Chair Masayoshi Son -- and a few Tweets by the President-elect -- to have the newswires filled with stories about how Donald Trump was somehow already performing miracles before even taking office:
Masa (SoftBank) of Japan has agreed to invest $50 billion in the U.S. toward businesses and 50,000 new jobs....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2016
Masa said he would never do this had we (Trump) not won the election!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2016
"We are excited to work with President-Elect Trump and his Administration to do our part to drive economic growth and create jobs in the U.S.," said Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure. "We believe it is critical for business and government to partner together to create more job opportunities in the U.S. and ensure prosperity for all Americans."That allowed Trump to launch a new media event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, again implying the jobs he had absolutely nothing to do with creating were somehow thanks to his incredible business accumen (even as the same reports now try to inform people this just isn't true):
"I was just called by the head people at Sprint, and they are going to be bringing 5,000 jobs back to the United States," Mr. Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. "They have taken them from other countries. They are bringing them back to the United States."So what's actually happening here? And why would Sprint be encouraging the press to falsely give Trump credit for something he had nothing to do with? Because Masayoshi Son wants regulatory approval for the company's planned acquisition of T-Mobile, which was rejected by U.S. regulators in 2014 because it would have reduced sector competition (and, ironically, jobs). Son has been pushing for another chance ever since, and apparently sees feeding Trump's ego as a smart path to success. Of course, as the New York Times noted today, Softbank and Sprint aren't the only companies pursuing this particular strategy.
...Although Mr. Trump claimed credit for SoftBank's $50 billion investment in the United States, those plans predated the election, and Mr. Son has owned a controlling stake in Sprint, among other companies, for several years.
Sure, it's possible that Trump is encouraging the false claims and undeserved press just for PR benefit and has no intention of giving Son what he wants.
But there's no real signs that's true. There's every indication that Trump intends to appoint revolving door regulators and telecom sector allies to the FCC. These folks have made it clear they intend to gut the agency and strip back numerous consumer protections, including net neutrality. They've also made it clear they don't think things like telecom monopolies are real, and they're unlikely to appoint any FCC Commissioner eager to use his regulatory authority to thwart job-killing mega-mergers like Sprint T-Mobile. Most analysts believe the telecom sector will soon be getting everything it wants, and then some.
The end result of these policies is going to be something decidedly less pleasant than is being sold, suggesting that everybody may want to keep their receipts.
Filed Under: credit, donald trump, jobs, marcelo claure, masayhoshi son, pr, propaganda
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Posted on 20.12.2011 - 16:30 EST in GENERAL NEWS by Rons_ROV_Links
A successful expedition, led by Deep Sea Productions founder Carl Douglas, has resulted in the discovery of an ancient warship off the island of Öland in Southern Sweden. It is believed to be Svärdet, a ship that went under in 1676. It is one of two giant ships that were lost in the largest naval battle in the history of the Baltic Sea, when "great power" Sweden was defeated by a Danish-Dutch fleet. The other ship, Kronan, was discovered in 1981. The research of that ship has yielded more than 30 000 archaeological artefacts, many of which are displayed at the Kalmar County Museum.
Tall Ships at War (A science documentary: 2 x 60 min)
A painting of the largest battle in the Baltic Sea.The two episode series "Tall Ships at War" will provide a new understanding and insight into the fascinating story of how the first sailing warships were made and used in naval battles. A team of world leading scientists takes us on a journey to an era when these ships were the most advanced technological devises ever made. Technical deep diving in the chilly Baltic Sea adds an element of adventure. Advanced under water survey equipment and CGI will help the viewer understand the magnificence, prowess and shortcomings in warfare. Period reenactments and witness accounts add a crucial human element to the stories.
The Amazing Discoveries
2011 will go down in the history of maritime archaeology as incredible. In the space of a few weeks, two of the most coveted wrecks from the era of great, wooden war ships were discovered. In fact the first two wooden ships ever discovered that were lost in battle; now resting on the bottom of the sea with important portions still intact; huge guns still protruding from the gun-ports; remnants of epic naval battles that shaped European history.
Mars. (a k a Makalös - Eng. Matchless). Built in 1561 for the first Swedish hereditary king, Erik XIV, she was the largest ship in the Baltic Sea: approximately 70 meters long weighing about 1000 tons. With more than 150 guns and cannon, she had more firepower than any warship before her. After an explosion on board, she went down in her first battle against a Danish fleet aided by ships from the German city of Lübeck. Discovered by Ocean Discovery.
A gun protruding from one of the gun-ports on the Svärdet.
Photo: Jonas Dahm/Deep Sea ProductionsSvärdet. (Eng. The Sword) A legendary tall ship, built in 1642, also one of the largest warships of its day. A prime example of richly decorated "gaudy" ships, built largely to impress the enemy. Svärdet was lost in the largest naval battle in the Baltic, off the island of Öland. She was set afire by a Dutch ship after having held her own for almost five hours. The commander, admiral Claes Uggla, chose to go under with his ship, rather than surrender to the enemy. Discovered by Deep Sea Productions.
Joined Forces
Ocean Discovery and Deep Sea Productions have now joined forces to tell the story of these two great ships and put them in their historical context. Mars and Svärdet are the missing pieces that will help historians and archaeologists lay the puzzle to reveal the secrets of the first tall ships made for naval warfare.
Technical - Tv Project
The whole project, including under water imagery, will be filmed on Red Epic 5K to enable the highest possible technical quality. Live imagery from the exploration, reenactments and interviews will be complemented by ROV imagery, advanced 3D to show the wreck sites and the "restored ships" as well as battle scenes in the form of 3D "war games" to illustrate how and why the ships went under.


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Recruiting update for Wahine, Warriors
By Cindy Luis
Sorry, am on vacation and haven't had internet access.
This is what we had in the paper earlier this week, stories by Ann Miller and Stephen Tsai.
For the men,
Jan-Philipp Marks, 6-5, LS, from Germany
Taylor Averill, 6-7, S-OH-MB, transfer from UC Irvine
Early commits were
Brook Sedore, 6-5, OH, Canada
J.J. Mosolf, 6-6, Opp, Calif.
Wade offered Logan Nowack, S, Iolani 11, but he's decided to go to U. Denver.
For the women,
Oral commits for 2013
Nikki Taylor, 6-3, OH, Kaiser
Tayler Higgens, 5-10, S, Punahou
as we've said in 2012
Tai Manu-Olevao, Punahou.


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Orthodontic Treatment: Good Friend of Dental Health
Across America there is increased awareness of the need for proactive oral health care and maintenance. People are living longer and the need to keep the entire body in good working order is at center stage in life's longer pageant.
For instance, it's more difficult to remove plaque from misaligned teeth than from straight ones, and crooked teeth provide more places for plaque to form and hide. Having misaligned teeth can have lifelong health consequences. But realignment provides our patients with a better chance to keep their teeth clean and problem-free for a lifetime. Good oral health is linked to good overall physical health.
The increase in adult patients who would like to have treatment but feel uncomfortable with the thought of wearing traditional braces has created a demand for braces that are less obvious visually. We now have many more options for realigning teeth including tooth-colored ceramic, lingual braces that attach behind rather than in front, and aligners.
Studies show that those who complete orthodontic treatment for dental issues have fewer oral health-related impacts on their daily life activities. Also, improved self-image at any age is valuable to the individual's overall sense of well-being and linked to increased success.
The expanding range of orthodontic treatment choices, greater accessibility and broader acceptance has made it easier for adults to improve their dental health through orthodontic correction. There are currently over a million adult orthodontic patients in the U.S. and Canada, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. Numbers are trending upward as more people seek solutions to dental issues each year.
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If you have your eye on stone flooring, then you've made a great decision. You'll have to catch up on some tips and tricks so that you can recognize materials and how to maintain your beautiful improvement. If you've been keeping up with our previous blogs in this series, you are now familiar with the various types of stone flooring you can have. The following will open your eyes to certain ratings and vocabulary words that will help you find the right product for your stone flooring project.
This is referring to how porous a material is. The more absorbent it is, the more likely you are to suffer stains, freeze damage, and cracking.There's quite a bit of variation with sandstone being the most porous and granite which doesn't even need a water seal applied to it. You'll find these terms classify absorption ratings.
Extreme absorption resistance. Used in high-traffic applications
Standard absorption level. Used For mid to low traffic situations, indoor and outdoor.
Still resistant to liquid, though the more they are exposed to liquids the more maintenance they will require.
It's like a stone sponge. They cannot be used in any damp environment.
If a surface is polished it's less likely to absorb fluid in comparison to a honed or cleft surface.
Slip Resistance
If a tile has a higher coefficient of friction that means it offers more traction, the higher the coefficient the more traction it offers. This will apply mostly to stone you're going to install in areas like a kitchen or bathroom where water is regularly on the ground.
Retailers will often use a grading system for the quality scale of a material. It can refer to shape, size, the condition of the tile, and thickness.
Grade 1:
High quality, uniform
Grade 2:
Minor defects, like chips scratches or irregular surfaces.
Grade 3:
Major flaws in size, shape, and surface. Appropriate only as accent pieces.
If there are traces of iron in the stone, they'll produce pretty hues of red and amber, but if placed outside they are prone to oxidizing. Your tiles will start to rust and degenerate outside if they have a high level of iron in them.
Indoor v. Outdoor
Essentially, a non-vitreous material will be stained by dirt and acid rain so they have a low outdoor rating. Those tiles with a low coefficient of friction will not be suitable for outdoor purposes because it poses a slipping hazard.
If you're ready to pursue your dream of tile or stone flooring for your Fort Worth home be sure to contact Texas Hardwood Flooring for all of your flooring projects. We'd be excited to provide craftsmanship installation for your new flooring!


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Even though Texas youngsters have grown up and gotten married while Rick Perry has presided over the state as governor, Texas Republicans are hoping he stays a while longer — four more years, at least. According to a recent survey conducted by Public Policy Polling, they don't want him entertaining 2012 presidential ambitions.
Although the state's longest-serving governor is often in the "also mentioned" category these days — along with Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Haley Barbour and others — only 14 percent of Texas Republicans think he should run for president. Sixty-three percent think he should not, while 23 percent are unsure.
Perry himself has always said he has no interest in treading the path of his immediate predecessor, although professional Perry watchers aren't all that convinced. Some insist that he's anglng for a spot on the GOP ticket, even if it's not the top spot.
The recent poll finds Gingrich leading the way as the choice of 23 percent, followed by Mike Huckabee at 18 percent, Sarah Palin at 17 percent and Romney at 14 percent. Perry finishes in a tie for fifth with fellow Texan Ron Paul.
"Newt Gingrich increasingly looks like a very legitimate candidate should he decide to run for president in 2012," concludes Tom Jensen, director of Public Policy Polling.


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An inexplicably tapered tower, its flintwork
Saxon, probably. Bashed and bodged to suit historians:
fourteenth century tracery, bricked-up Norman door.
A fading January afternoon: leaflets, postcards
cobble points of interest, fascinate
the casual visitor. Pictures darken into walls.
A thousand years of small songs, smaller prayers.
Leaning gravestones, muddy river. Below our feet
rich Clarences keep Poor Clares in their place.


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Dr. Matthew Chatfield
Matthew Chatfield
From frogs to turtles to snakes to trees, conservation principles and approaches are the same.
An early mentor once stated this assertion differently: "It doesn't matter what you choose to study, just pick what you want to count and where you want to count it." These are wise words indeed.
I take an integrative approach to conserving imperiled species. Grounded in traditional population ecology methods, my students and I examine multiple – often synergistically acting – causes of species decline. Although my focus has nearly always been amphibians and reptiles, I work across taxonomic boundaries to incorporate other ecologically important groups. My current projects include:
A holistic approach to assessing amphibian health
As a group, amphibians are the most endangered vertebrate class on Earth. They are also well known for their role as indicators of environmental quality and health. In collaboration with Dr. Cheryl Frederick of Unity College and Dr. Cathy Bevier of Colby College, I am tracking and documenting Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) populations in different aquatic environments at many locations in central Maine. This study provides an integrated approach to understanding potential stressors, which can influence amphibian populations, such as water quality or emerging infectious diseases like ranavirus and chytridiomycosis.
Conservation of Wood Turtles in a changing world
The Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is a medium-sized, semi-aquatic turtle that has experienced widespread declines throughout much of its range. The mixed aquatic-terrestrial life history of the Wood Turtle, coupled with sensitivity to human disturbance, may be partly responsible for the species' vulnerability to habitat fragmentation and degradation. In spring 2015, in partnership with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and many other Unity faculty, I initiated a mark-recapture study on a nearby population. We are also conducting a radio-telemetry and habitat mapping project that substantially expand upon the existing mark-recapture study. The goal is to understand how habitat use and movement patterns may be influenced by habitat fragmentation and degradation. Understanding these complex interactions will help provide a foundation for making informed, evidence-based management decisions.
The Unity Reptile and Amphibian Monitoring Study (RAMS)
Many species exhibit dramatic year-to-year fluctuations in abundance and it is only through long-term studies that researchers are able to discern genuine patterns of population decline from natural background fluctuations. Recent crashes in reptile and amphibian populations worldwide have caused alarm among researchers and the public, causing many to call for increased surveillance of population status and health. This study utilizes a series of cover board arrays to survey and monitor reptile and amphibian composition and abundance across forest to old field ecotones. Coupled with detailed measures of microhabitat, results will help us understand the role that habitat fragmentation has in determining species composition and abundance. A demographic study of the Common Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis) will provide depth to our understanding of species-specific microhabitat requirements and effects of habitat fragmentation.
Lost but not forgotten: Restoration of the American chestnut tree
The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was once a foundational species in forests across much of the eastern United States. Beginning in the early 1900s, however, an introduced fungal blight has decimated this species to the point of functional extinction. A massive citizen science effort to restore this iconic tree to the wild, among the largest ever conducted for a single species, is now in progress. Through a partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation, Unity students are engaging in experiments at McKay Farm and Research Station and through plantings on experimental plots throughout central Maine. All of these many experiments are designed to refine planting protocols and determine the conditions needed for restoration of this ecologically important and culturally significant species to the wild.


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Bobby Deal wrote:TomCofer wrote:Another nice one Bobby!
Thanks Tom, his shoes actually kill me in this shot. His agent told him to bring shorts and a jersey but apparently forgot to mention to also bring the proper footwear for the concept.
I was trying not to mention them since this is a non-critique section.
I did notice that they did not quite fit the shot/setting. I did kinda suspect that it was one of those beyond your control things. Your level of attention to detail is too great for me to assume otherwise.


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The Worst Rookie Newscast Ever [FBHW]
It was A.J. Clemente's first time on the air for North Dakota's NBC affiliate KFYR... It was also probably his last. Before the broadcast started, A.J. began to mutter something under his breath. What he didn't know was that his mic was on. A.J. was swearing quietly while his co-ancor was introducing himself.
See what Free Beer and Hot Wings have to say about this horrible first broadcast below.
That's the way my first perfesional job would have went if I had twitter when I took a dump behind the building and a lawnmower hit it. 'Well that couldn't have gone any worse.' - Free Beer


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Arabic Classes Fall Session
Oct 01, 2008-Dec 04, 2008
Arabic Classes begin October 8, 2008
Registration open till October 20, 2008
Arabic Level I: begins Thursday, October 9, 6:00-8:00 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $350
Textbook: Brustad, K. et al (2004 Edition). Alif Baa. Georgetown
University Press.
Instructor: Karam Tannous
This course will focus on learning the letters and sounds of Arabic
and skills of reading, writing and pronunciation, in addition to listening and basic conversation.
Arabic Level II: begins Thursday, October 9, 8:15-10:15 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $350
Textbook: Brustad, K. et al (Second Edition) Al-Kitaab with DVDS Part 1 Georgetown University Press.
Instructor: Karam Tannous
This course is a continuation of Arabic 1 and it will cover vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for better comprehension in Modern Standard Arabic. It will focus also on further developing skills in listening, reading and speaking.
Levantine Arabic begins Wednesday, October 8, 6:15 - 8:15 PM
8 weeks
Tuition: $350
Instructor: Iman Meiki
This course will work on the student conversation and pronunciation skills in order to achieve confidence and fluency in day-to-day situations. The course will be conducted in the Levantine dialect spoken in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. This course is for students who have completed level I and have the ability to read and write.
All classes will supplement textbook material with reading from Arabic newspapers and will introduce you to some Arab song and cinema
To register for a class, please contact Janiene Kuri
Email: email@example.com Tel.: 646 732 3261
Please send a tuition check before June 16, 2008 to
Alwan for the Arts, 16 Beaver Street, 4th Floor,
New York, NY 10004 or at the latest bring it to the first class meeting.
Please also note that if you drop the class after the first session,
you will be reimbursed 75% of the fees. No reimbursements will be
made after attending the second class.
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Artifact Details
TitleNetwork University : planning the enterprise wide MAILbus, tape 6 of 6
Catalog Number102781714
TypeMoving image
DescriptionFrom the original program:
"Day 1
The moring session will focus on Digital's mail strategy and the importance of winning the "backbone." The discussion will cover the target market, the potential for generating service revenues, and why capturing the backbone is the very core of our strategy. The emphasis will be on distinguishing the "batwork backbone" from selling mail systems, and strategies to win the backbone business, as well as what it takes to win from a network perspective.
There will be a discussion of the 8 step sales cycle: prospecting, qualification, analysis, design and proposal, installation and configuration, application development, deployment, and operational support. Included will be a review of the tools and resources available through the various stages of the cycle.
The afternoon session will concentrate on competition. Who Digital competes with for backbone business, what they have to offer, Digital's advantages, competitive vulnerablies, and strategies to defuse the comptetition to win. The session wil end with a case study chaired by a CAM, and designed to be a guide support.
Day 2
The morning session is devoted to building and installing a corporate E-Mail network. The objective is to assist attendees to understand the issues involve with setting up a large E-Mail network. Included will be an explanation of the important options, what to choose, including the impact of choosing default options. Common installation, configuration and related failures will be discussed, and recommendations suggested.
The afternoon session, which will be continued in the evening BOF session, will concentrate on the planning required for a Corporate mail system installation. This involves an analysis of the customer environment including their technic, geographic, and organizational requirements. The objective is to identify and understand the customer environment in sufficient detail to allow the Digital consultant to design a proposal or an implementation project. The emphasis will be on translating customer requirements into a total solution."


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Ever since I first started teaching I wanted a Folens/EDCO teacher diary and attended both of their book launches last year to get the free teacher planners. I attended again this year and was impressed with the planners.
Folens/EDCO planners
- Laid out day to day (1 week over 2 pages)
- Monthly overview
- Fortnightly and cuntas míosúil templates
- Class record lists/trackers
- Meeting records
- Notes section
Last year I used the EDCO planner religiously for the first few months. I also had 3/4 other notebooks that I used for meetings with parents/ staff meetings/ year group meetings/ courses- overall I had 5/6 notebooks which meant that I could never find what I was looking for. These notebooks are now all half filled so are useless and not suitable to reuse for this year.
This year I will just use 1 notebook, a refill pad and my phone. I find I work best with brainstorms and to do lists.
I'm still undecided about which one to use but it will be one of these.
I love 'to do' lists – so I write a list of what needs to be done and then tick it off as it's completed. For me the teacher planners are too rigid and the space is too small so a plain a5 notebook works better. I found my monthly planning glance sheet great last year so I'll make a weekly sheet too for my desk.
I might also use these weekly sheets to plan from Dealz – these could be handy for using to remember things in your personal life – gym classes/ birthdays/ catch up with friends etc.
Refill Pad
I will only be using the refill pad to record meetings with parents. I usually jot down a few notes/ key points during the meeting and then fill in the rest afterwards. By using a refill pad I can easily tear off the page and I'll then file in the assessment folder.
I'm going to use the calendar and reminder app's on my phone to stay organised.
Hopefully this will keep me organised this year! I'll let you know how it goes!


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Model #EDG-6066H
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We're committed to exceeding your expectations:
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- 25-Year or Limited Lifetime Warranty
Our customers come first — we guarantee it!
Here is a great idea for an activity table. With this table, six children can sit around the table and all be close to the teacher sitting in the "inside" seventh place. Unlike a rectangular table where some children will end up sitting far away from the instructor, everyone is close with this unique activity table. The fact that these activity tables are height adjustable adds to their flexibility.
Activity tables need to be built to last and this model is no exception. Sitting on top of four eight gauge tough steel legs, the solid laminate surface is ultra strong and is design to remain looking like new for many years of daily use. True to their name, these activity tables are designed to resist all types of scratches, cracks, or chips. These tables come in a selection of great primary colors for educational appropriateness. These tables are very popular with daycare centers and nursery schools for their cheerful look, low price, and great durability.
- Manufacturer:
Academia Furniture manufactures school furniture products that are durable, attractive and affordable. Its classroom furniture includes the bright and colorful Educational Edge line, and the new and exciting Inspiration line. All of Academia Furniture's products are backed by Hertz's limited lifetime warranty.
- Width:
- 60 in.
- Length:
- 66 in.
- Weight:
- 155 lbs.
- Adjustable Height:
- Yes
- Adjusts by:
2-3 Screw Per Leg
Remove screws from legs to slide to desired height and then replace screws to lock legs in place.
- Adjusts in:
- 1" Increments
- Folding:
- No
- Glides:
- Self Leveling Glides
- Green
- MAS Certified LEED
- Leg Finish:
Powder Coated
Powdercoated paint finish is applied through a dry finishing process which creates a scratch-resistant, rust-free, eco-friendly finish.
- Leg Inserts:
16-gauge Steel, 1"dia.
Gauge is a measurement of steel thickness - the lower the gauge, the thicker the steel.
- Leg Specs:
18-gauge Steel, 1.25"dia.
Gauge is a measurement of steel thickness - the lower the gauge, the thicker the steel.
- Leg Style:
- 4 Straight Legs
- Seating Capacity:
- 4-6 Students + 1 Teacher
- Tabletop Core Material:
Fiberboard is an engineered wood product made from wood and resin.
- Tabletop Edge:
- Vinyl T-mold
- Tabletop Support:
- 13-gauge, Triangle Plate
- Tabletop Surface Material:
Laminate creates a smooth, scratch-resistant surface that is easy to clean.
- Tabletop
- 1.25"
- Tabletop Weight Capacity:
- 400 Lbs. Evenly Distributed
- Warranty:
- Limited Lifetime
- Certified Green
- Whiteboard Option: Choose the whiteboard laminate option to allow students to write directly on the table, offering a cool new way to solve problems and brainstorm.
- Adjustable: Tables are available in toddler height or standard height. Note: other height ranges may be available - please call 888-793-4999 for details.
- Attractive: Matching tabletop trim and leg uppers in seven Educational Edge colors.
- Stable: Self-leveling glides keep the tables standing sturdy.
- Floor Protection: Standard with nylon glides. Choose optional felt, rubber or steel glide inserts to get optimal protection for any kind of floor.
- Easy Assembly: Quick-mount plates allow for simple assembly of legs to tabletops.
- Safe & Easy to Maintain: All units are non-toxic and stain-resistant.
- Choice of Heights: Tables are available in toddler height or standard height.
- Lifetime Coverage: Our Limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees many years of use and enjoyment.
Powder coat paint is a quality paint finish made by electro-statically applying powder paint to steel and then baking it in an oven. This results in a super-smooth and durable finish.
MAS Certified Green (compliant with LEED for Schools)
Assembled in the USA with the highest standards of quality.
We're committed to exceeding your expectations:
- Found it for less? We'll match the price
- 15-Year or Limited Lifetime Warranty
Our customers come first — we guarantee it!
Shipping & Assembly
- Ships Via:
- Common Carrier
- Leaves Factory In:
- Approximately 3-4 weeks
- Assembly:
- Minimal
- Average Assembly Time:
- 5-10 minutes
Edu Edge Horseshoe Activity Table
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We have a new challenge from Stampavie and More.
This week we have the theme:
Lots of flowers
I made a card with this adorable image from Penny Black:
Image: Penny Black
Text: Magnolia
I have painted the image with Distress Ink.
Bazill, DP from Maja Design, Paper flowers, roses, buttons, charm, Vintage ribbon, pompoms, lace, cheese cloth, Crackle paint, Stickles


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Help For Haiti Earthquake Aftermath. Giving Green.
Photos: Deforestation, (OGL Haiti) and Earthquake (AFP Twitpic)
UPDATE There is a good post on Worldchanging about how to follow the Haitian earthquake online. "early reports suggest that thousands are likely to be reported dead. Major landmarks, including the Presidential Palace, National Assembly and Port au Prince cathedral have been destroyed." Architecture for Humanity has recent photos. (LA)
Haiti is in chaos after an earthquake registering 7.0 on the Richter magnitude scale has crumbled much of the country's buildings and infrastructure. Considered one of the poorest countries in the Americas, Haiti has, in recent years, had to contend with catastrophic floods, mudslides, hurricanes and the like. Now add earthquake to add to their many woes. Our heart goes out to Haitians and we commend all those who can donate to aid organisations, to contribute what assistance they can.
Yet, while humanitarian aid, including food, clean water, shelter, sanitation and suchlike will be the immediate priorities, we thought it worth noting the good work of green organisations in Haiti, as they will also need support to get back on their feet.The Banana Project
A project that converts the so-called 'waste' of banana 'trees' into quality notepad paper, creating skills and business opportunities for women's groups.
The Banana Project, previously noted here
Viva Rio's Biogas
The Brazilian non governmental organisation (NGO) Viva Rio had built toilets in the slums of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince and transform the human waste in a methane bio-digester to generate biogas and up to 3,000 Watts of energy per day. Viva Rio, previously discussed here
D-Lab's Sugarcane Cookers
The famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and their hardworking D-Lab under the guidance of the indefatigable Amy Smith have developed heaps of appropriate technologies and sustainable solutions, many of which are used by the people of Haiti. These include sugarcane cooking charcoal made from sugarcane waste (bagasse), phase change incubators, low cost water testers and screenless flour hammermills. D-Lab, noted by us here and also at Good magazine
Operation Green Leaves
With less than 2% of Haiti's forest still intact OGL has been initiating reaforestion programs with vigour. For example their Trees for Life campaign plants trees on mountaintops to arrest soil erosion, whilst also providing families in affected areas with kerosene stove as an alternative to cooking with tree-derived charcoal. They've also planted thousands of fruit and forest trees with other partner organizations.
Operation Green Leaves Haiti
The Lambi Fund
This not for profit organisation pursue a variety of environmental and social programs in Haiti. Their sustainable agricultural projects help increase food security and income for peasant families. Their pig and goat breeding projects contribute to the economic development of rural communities. Community cisterns and irrigation systems help communities secure safe and efficient water supplies. And their community-based reforestation projects help curb the most rapid forest destruction in the Western Hemisphere.
The Lambi Fund
Haiti Green Project
As with other Haitian environmental programs the Haiti Green Project has as its primary goal the reforestation of the country. But they believe the problem is so large that it requires all hands on deck if it is to succeed, so they are working not only tree planting projects, but also on endeavours to engage and educate Haiti youth. On programs that will provide them with education, employment and respect in the creation of extensive forests.
Haiti Green Project
Architecture for Humanity
And as expected, the ever reliable and truly awe inspiring Architecture for Humanity group have already swung into action, and have their donation page up, so they can get a grassroots network of architects, designers and building professionals working with the local people of Haiti to provide appropriate buildings and shelter.
Architecture for Humanity
No doubt there are many other very worthy Haitian projects as well, but that short list should give TreeHuggers around the world a starting point from which to find green ways to support the long suffering peoples of Haiti.


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The Fall 2016 Michigan Public Policy Survey
- Topics:
- Relationship between the State & local governments; emergency manager law; citizen engagement
- Methodology:
- This survey ran from October 3 to December 13, 2016 and received responses from 71% of jurisdictions
- Survey questionnaire
- Pre-run data tables
- Publications:
- Local leaders more likely to support than oppose Michigan's Emergency Manager law, but strongly favor reforms
- Improving communication, building trust are seen as keys to fixing relationships between local jurisdictions and the State government
- Michigan local leaders' views on state preemption and how to share policy authority
- Michigan local leaders want their citizens to play a larger role in policymaking, but report declining engagement
- Access data at ICPSR:
Input on questionnaire design for the Fall 2016 MPPS was provided by the following people:
- Ann Bowman, Texas A&M University
- Luke Forrest, Michigan Municipal League
- AJ Jones III, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
- Dana Linnane, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
- Eric Lupher, Citizens Research Council of Michigan
- Larry Merrill, Michigan Townships Association
- Laura Reese, Michigan State University
- Dale Thomson, University of Michigan-Dearborn
The final questionnaire design reflects decisions made the CLOSUP MPPS staff, which may not represent the views of advisory committee members or others who provided input.
MPPS Home
- See the MPPS home page
MPPS Resources
|Find Questions & Topics
- Browse survey topics: Get links to data tables
- Search survey questions: Get links to data tables
- View list of questions and topics asked more than once
- View policy issues covered in each survey
| Data Tables
|Download Datasets
- Public/student use datasets
- Restricted use datasets
| Reports
| Questionnaires
Individual Survey Pages
More on the MPPS
- MPPS Coverage in the news and media
- Access to MPPS datasets
- Map of changing fiscal health over time
- MPPS Presentations
- MPPS Videos
- See the MPPS regions as used for breakdowns in reports and in the data tables


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Project Sweeperpkh Lineworks
Project Sweeper is a collection of tools that allow a user to quickly and accurately remove the following clutter from Autodesk® Revit® projects:
- line styles
- line patterns
- text styles
- fill region types and
- fill patterns.
Except for text styles, these items are not checked by Revit "Purge Unused" command. Project Sweeper goes beyond just checking for unused styles and patterns. It also allows a user to convert from one style\pattern to another, delete all the elements using a style\pattern and to preview all the views\elements using a style\pattern before removing it.
Multiuser licenses are available. Contact us for more information: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Genius!Heidi Pope | 8月 20, 2019 確認済みダウンロード (これは何ですか?)
FINALLY, an easy way to clean out or merge duplicate linetypes, text styles, and fill patterns! Most useful app I have found so far.返信
Amazing tool. Worth every pennyDr BIMologist | 1月 26, 2019
I have to repair Revit models and this tool comes in real handy. The biggest thing are the Line Patterns from CAD IMPORT_ZCXZX
Some files I have seen from clients to have 1500+ Line Patterns majoring of them IMPORTS
There are IMPORT Linetypes introduced in the system
Tons of Materials introduced in the system
• CAD files (Best Practices https://autode.sk/2GcWrol">https://autode.sk/2GcWrol)
o Avoid Importing CAD
o Avoid importing CAD and Explode CAD in project or families. Always use an interim file to convert CAD linework into Revit lines. In a new project or family Import the CAD, Explode and then remap the lines, patterns to match your company standards or OTB types and styles. Copy the cleaned-up version into your actual project or family.
o Link CAD files. It is advisable that CAD file should be cleaned up (especially civil files), purged, audited, PROXYGRAPHICS set to 1.
o Unload/remove unneeded CAD files. CAD files add a considerable bloat to Revit. IF CAD files are visible in the view, the view navigation performance is affected.
o Avoid CAD objects in families.返信
Great AppPatrick Hague | 7月 02, 2018
I was trying to declutter my model and this definitely helped.返信
Spectacular Developer Responsiveness, Great Add-InPhyllis Robbins | 6月 14, 2018 確認済みダウンロード (これは何ですか?)
I removed a star because there are some bugs with the license. Periodically, we get messages that say "You are not authorized to use this app." Uninstall and reinstall seems to fix it but that's just dumb. We have been waiting for the developer to fix this but nothing has happened yet. One star removed each week until this is solved...
After initial problems with crashes and failures even in the OOTB sample project, we are very satisfied with the solution. The developer was responsive and solved the problem, even correcting a minor spelling error in the tool bar. This is an essential add-in, especially for BIM Managers and large teams working in complex models.返信
Cleanup TimeEric Koehne | 4月 30, 2018 確認済みダウンロード (これは何ですか?)
Great app! Buy it now!返信


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The Muscular Dystrophy Association, or MDA, is the pioneer and world's largest nonprofit health agency devoted to discovering treatments and cures for the over 40 types of neuromuscular diseases such as muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The organization's efforts are made possible due to world-wide funding and research which allows MDA to provide comprehensive healthcare services and support to families and individuals affected by muscle disease; as well as promoting advocacy, fundraising, and local, national, and world-wide engagement to bring awareness to this disease.
For every dollar donated, the MDA invests 77 cents directly towards the MDA mission "saving and improving the lives of people fighting muscle disease." With a nationwide network of over 200 clinics and 44 MDA/ALS centers, the MDA connects muscle disease specialists with those diagnosed to provide expert care and treatment. Donations are also used to send over 3,600 children diagnosed with MD to MDA summer camps each year completely free of charge to the families.
With numerous other programs and services such as public health education programs, advocacy groups, online supportive services and publications, and providing myMuscleTeam, a personal support network, dedicated to helping individuals recruit in-home care, the MDA is truly an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this disease while simultaneously funding research to find a cure.
The MDA has been designated a "Top-Rated Charity" by the American Institute of Philanthropy, and MDA is the first nonprofit to receive a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the American Medical Association for "significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity."
For more information about the MDA please visit mda.org.


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From Test-Scratch-Wiki
|This tutorial is geared towards users who already have intermediate knowledge of Scratch. For those new to Scratch, How to Make a Basic Platformer can be used instead.
- Main article: Simulating Gravity
The most basic gravity script works like this:
if <touching [ground v]?> then change y by (10) else change y by (-10) end
However, this causes the player to:
- Move at a fixed speed
- Jitter when it touches the ground
A more realistic gravity script as follows:
set [speed y v] to [0] forever change [speed y v] by [-1] //this can be -0.5 if you are on the moon change y by (speed y) check ground touch //this pulls the player out of the ground define check ground touch //make sure this is "run without screen refresh" repeat until <not<touching [ground v]?>> change y by (1) end
This allows the sprite to fall faster and faster, like in real life.
- Main article: Jumping
Jumping is as easy as this:
if <key [space v] pressed?> then if <not<touching [ground v]?>> then //this is so you can't fly up set [speed y v] to [15] //can be any value, test different numbers
Ceiling DetectionLet's add to our "check ground touch" block:
define check ground touch if <(speed y) < [0] > then repeat until <not<touching [ground v]?>> change y by (1) end else set [speed y v] to [0] end
That way, if the player is going up and hit a platform, the scripts don't push it through the platform, and instead it stops going up and falls back down.
when gf clicked forever change [speed y v] by [-1] change y by (speed y) check ground touch if <key [space v] pressed?> then if <not<touching [ground v]?>> then set [speed y v] to [15] end end if <key [left v] pressed?> then //the moving script change x by (-4) end if <key [right v] pressed?> then //ditto change x by (4) end define check ground touch if <(speed y) < [0] > then repeat until <not<touching [ground v]?>> change y by (1) end else set [speed y v] to [0] end
Wall detection
The "check ground touch" block causes the player to walk up walls. To get rid of this, make a new custom block called move:
define move (distance) //this is also "run without screen refresh" change x by (distance) set [slope v] to [0] //new variable repeat until <<(slope) > [8]> or <not <touching [ground v]>>> change y by (1) change [slope v] by [1] end if <(slope) > [8]> then change x by ((0)-(distance) change y by ((0)-(slope) endEvery time the player left or right, it checks if the slope is higher than 8 (basically, if it moves you more than 8 units), if it is, it moves you back. Replace the "change x by ()" blocks with two of these.
HitboxesIf your player, avatar, etc. has arms, they will catch on the platforms (if your player is a smooth rectangle you can skip this). The answer to that is a hitbox. Create a new costume for your sprite and make it a filled rectangle about the size of your normal costume (the one it's showing). Then update your scripts like this:
when gf clicked forever switch costume to [hitbox v] ... //other scripts switch costume to [regular v] end
Walking momentum
To simulate momentum, it needs a gliding effect - after you stop pressing the left/right key, it "glides" to a stop instead of stopping right away. First, update the "move" block - replace the "change x" block with a "change speed x" block
define move (distance) change [speed x v] by (distance) //replace with this ... //the other scripts
Then, after the "check ground touch" block, add:
when gf clicked forever switch costume to [hitbox v] change [speed y v] by [-1] change y by (speed y) check ground touch::custom set [speed x v] to ((speed x)*(0.8)) //add this! change x by (speed x) //and this! ... end
What this does is slowly (but not too slowly) speed up when you are pressing the key, and slowly lose speed when you let go.


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They say all's fair in love and war, but what happens when the U.S. government is at war with itself, and a shutdown ensues? After three days of chaos, the shutdown that gripped the nation has come to a close.
President Trump ended the government shutdown on Jan. 22 after signing a resolution to end the shutdown and fund the government until Feb. 8.
What went down?
The shutdown, which began last Friday at midnight, continued after Senate Democrats refused to vote for a last-minute government funding bill, citing a lack of agreement over recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The House and Senate passed a resolution after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to end the shutdown after McConnell promised to introduce immigration legislation if no progress on DACA could be made.
What made this shutdown different from previous government shutdowns?
Although Americans have experienced other shutdowns, most notably under President Obama in 2013, this shutdown marked the first time the government has been unable to fund itself with both chambers of Congress and the Presidency under one party.
How did the shutdown affect people's jobs?
All government actors in "essential" jobs were allowed to work throughout the shutdown, but those in non-essential occupations were put on furlough leave. The definition of essential and non-essential changes with each shutdown; the Office of Management and Budget asks federal agency heads to determine which jobs in their agencies are essential and which are not. Typically, however, essential services are those that are needed to keep the economy afloat and to enforce the law. During the 2013 shutdown, around 40 percent of non-essential employees were federal nonmilitary employees, meaning millions of Americans were left without pay. This year, 900,000 employees were put on furlough.
What were the effects of the shutdown?
The government shutdown was not a complete shutdown of all government activities; in reality, very few government functions were put on hold this past weekend. Most notably, many monuments and museums were shut down, although certain cities were able to pick up the funding for major landmarks. Unlike the last shutdown, during which National Parks were gated away from visitors, the Department of the Interior kept most parks open, although Park Rangers were placed on leave. Despite the shutdown, crucial services remained during the shutdown. USPS still delivered mail, Americans received their Social Security checks and airports ran on schedule., Unfortunately, agencies that pay out small business loans, passport offices, the Library of Congress, military intelligence operations and weapons and equipment maintenance were put on hold.
What are some misconceptions related to the shutdown?
President Trump decried the shutdown as an example of Democrats shutting down the military, even as all active service members served over the weekend, but without pay.
Democrats are holding our Military hostage over their desire to have unchecked illegal immigration. Can't let that happen!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2018
Overseas troops, such as those conducting missions in Afghanistan, were also exempt from major shutdown ramifications.
What was the impact of the shutdown?
Since the government shutdown only lasted for a weekend, many Americans avoided the major economic and government-related impacts of a prolonged shutdown. Those Americans who worked in "nonessential" government jobs lost the money they could have gained over the weekend, and Americans lost the ability to engage in "nonessential" services. Other sectors, such as the military, continued with their regularly-scheduled programs, but without pay.