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Article Contents
- 1 Apps
- 2 Manufacturer And Tie-In Apps
- 3 Live Wallpapers
- 4 Know A Worthy New App? Let Us Know!
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous week or so.
Looking for the previous roundup editions? Find them here.
Blizzard Battle.net
Android Police coverage: [We're all soldiers now] Blizzard releases Battle.net app for Android
The Battle.net desktop app is Blizzards' answer to Valve's Steam client. Not only is it a portal to launch all of your Blizzard games, but it is also a store and a chat client. One missing feature of Battle.net is the fact that there hasn't been a mobile client comparable to Steam's. Thanks to the release of the new Blizzard Battle.net app this is no longer a problem. Now you can manage your account from within the app as well as chat with your Battle.net friends.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
Blizzard Battle.net - Stay connected with your friends wherever you are. The Blizzard Battle.net Mobile App lets you stay connected with your friends wherever you are. Chat with friends, see what game they're playing, and add new ones - right from your mobile device. Airtime or Wi-Fi connection required for use.
DisneyNOW – TV Shows & Games
Android Police coverage: Disney merges its TV apps into 'DisneyNOW'
DisneyNOW – TV Shows & Games is an all-new app from Disney that combines what were a handful of stand-alone streaming apps for Disney's many kid-focused cable TV channels into one single app. This way you only have to log-in with your cable credentials once, instead of multiple times through multiple apps. Basically, it streamlines all of Disney's content by allowing it to be accessed in a single place.
Monetization: free / contains ads / no IAPs
Open up awesome with your favorite Disney Channel, Disney XD, & Disney Junior shows, Disney Channel Original Movies and games all in one place - whenever, wherever.* Catch up on your favorite Disney TV shows including episodes of Mickey and the Roadster Racers, Marvel's Spider-Man, Andi Mack and more.
MyScript Nebo
Android Police coverage: [Update: Out of beta] MyScript Nebo is a handwriting recognition and note-taking app for devices with active styluses
MyScript Nebo is a note-taking application that uses handwriting recognition technology as an approachable way to take notes. So far it only supports devices that have an active stylus, such as the recent Note series or Galaxy Tab S3. So while support for a wide range of devices may currently be slightly limited, those that can take advantage of MyScript Nebo should be happy to see a new premium option out there for a quality note-taking app that has built-in handwriting recognition.
Monetization: $2.99 / no ads / no IAPs
Nebo® is the best way to take notes. Created for Android devices using active stylus (like S-Pen or Wacom pen), and powered by MyScript Interactive Ink. Handwrite, draw, edit and format your notes quickly. Nebo documents can be shared as text. Powered by MyScript Interactive Ink
Android Police coverage: WeDJ app arrives in the Play Store to drop a sick beat
WeDJ was released on iOS last year, and Android just received its version of the app this week. For those unfamiliar with the release, it's a DJ app that visualizes a pair of digital turntables on your screen for easy mixing of your music collection. There is even support for physical control stations that connect to the app, though they can be expensive.
Monetization: free / no ads / IAPs $1.99 a piece
It's easy to start mixing on the intuitive app, which inherits hardware traits including a two-channel user interface with waveforms, jog wheels, play/cue buttons, tempo sliders and crossfader.
Vero - True Social
Vero - True Social is an all-new social media app that focuses on media and food. It also affords you an easy way to set who can read your posts as you make them. A little Facebook, a little Instagram, and a little G+ all mixed into a pleasant looking app that is designed with a modern lifestyle in mind.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
Vero makes sharing online more like real life, choosing who sees which posts. Whether it's a photo, a song, a book or movie recommendation, a cool restaurant or a great article with Vero you can naturally choose who sees what. Now you can share more, always being sure who will and won't see your posts.
Food for All
Often you will hear that restaurants throw out their unserved food at the end of a night. Not only is this true, but it is a waste of money and worst of all food. Food for All is an app looking to change that. 1 hour before a restaurant closes you can use this app to pick up food that is up to 80% cheaper, thus saving yourself some money, but also giving those without a lot of monetary resources an easy way to grab something to eat.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
Food for All is an app with the mission of eliminating food waste. We connect you to delicious meals that would otherwise be wasted 1 hour before restaurants close, up to 80% cheaper. A smart way to save money, food and the environment all together.
- Choose from various restaurants, cafes and delis close to you
- Order great food that would otherwise be wasted
- Pick Up your order at the specified pickup time
SyncUP FLEET
SyncUP FLEET is a new app from T-Mobile that gives people an easy way to track the vehicular shipments of their company. Much like how a built-in tracking system used to work, you can now use your employee's phones to track their whereabouts and shipping times at a much lower cost if not for free.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
Fleet management just got easier. SyncUP FLEET gives you the ability track and manage most cars or trucks in your fleet. Download the SyncUP FLEET app and have peace of mind, while managing your fleet and getting the insights that matter from virtually anywhere at any time.
2097: We Made Ourselves Over
2097: We Made Ourselves Over is something of a unique app. It uses video as a way to tell a story through 5 short science fiction films, but it also asks you to interact with them through a few separate segments. Think of it as a video art project, and you may start to get a feel for what is on offer here. Sure, it may not appeal to everyone, but those that do find such experimental apps interesting may have a good time with it.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
It's 2097 and the days of upheaval are over. A new resilience has taken hold. Created by artists Blast Theory, 2097 We Made Ourselves Over mixes gaming with films. Three young girls must make a decision which will affect their entire city, as well as members of their own families. The future of the city relies on their ability to embrace the unknown, face the future and act.
Buttertype is a new keyboard for Android that focuses on smooth and fast typing. It is currently still a beta release, so there may be a few sections that need polish or few bugs that need squashed. But if you are looking for a new keyboard, Buttertype may just be what you want.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
This is keyboard is smooth as butter. One thing is sure, you have never typed this way. This keyboard is an original concept that has been developed using the usage data that we have collected from the Chrooma Keyboard users. The keyboard is essential, fast and made to type.
Indistry is a new subscription video service that has intertwined social media and shopping directly into the app. Mainly it appears to consist of indie movies as well as celebrity created content not found on TV. That, of course, means much of the content is stuff you probably have never heard of. The puzzling bit is the fact that they are charging monthly for access to their content before they are even established, so take that as you will.
Monetization: free / contains ads / IAPs ? (none listed)
INDISTRY is the first-of-its kind subscription streaming service that allows you to watch, shop, share, and interact with the content across your screen. Offering some of the best lifestyle entertainment, INDISTRY offers original TV series and movies across a variety of genres curated for your unique taste in music, fashion, arts, sports. Once you select your membership plan, you will automatically receive a 30-day free trial based on the plan you choose.
Network Speed - Monitoring
Network Speed - Monitoring is a new tool from Evozi that gives you exactly what its name implies. Basically, you are provided an easy way to monitor your network speeds in real time in order to give you a better idea of how your data is being used. While there are more than a handful of apps that already offer such a service, Network Speed - Monitoring differentiates itself by giving you a clean and easy to read interface.
Monetization: free / contains ads / IAPs $0.99 a piece
--[Beta Testing] Network Speed a small, fast and free network tool. You can monitor your network speed in real time and show accurate info instantly in the background. Ever wonder why your webpage is loading slowly? Now you can check your network speed with ongoing notification or floating widget for real time statistics at a glance.
Manufacturer And Tie-In Apps
DJI Ronin
Android Police coverage: DJI publishes companion app for Ronin, its line of premium gimbals, on the Play Store
DJI Ronin is a tie-in application for DJI's robotic filming apparatuses. They are called Ronin gimbals and are not cheap film equipment. But for those that can afford them this release is an app that gives you access to parameter adjustments and motor settings from the comfort of your phone or tablet.
Monetization: free / contains ads / no IAPs
DJI Ronin App Features:
- Real-time Parameter Adjustments
- Support for Bluetooth 4.0
- Support for DJI Ronin2
DJI Ronin2 Features:
- Gimbal Settings: Motor, SmoothTrack,Remote Control
- Gimbal Status Monitoring
- Gimbal Advanced Control
Samsung Knox Manage
Samsung Knox Manage is a tie-in app for managing Samsung enterprise mobility management solutions. Essentially this is a tool to handle the security of the Samsung devices given to employees and used in the field. The fact that Samsung created the app means it should provide better support for Samsung products than any third party could.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
Samsung Knox Manage is a cloud-based EMM solution. Knox manage manages device features suitable to business purpose, and is intended to provide complete and full Knox feature support over time. Samsung Knox Manage enables enterprises to:
- Support all of Samsung enterprise products: Android phones/tablets, Tizen wearables, Windows 10 2-in-1
- Manage more features for Samsung devices compared to partner EMM solutions
- Support other Knox solutions : Knox Workspace, E-FOTA
Factiva is a global news database that requires a subscription to the service, and this is its new app. More or less it is a glorified newsreader used for business information and as a research tool. If you have a subscription, then I suppose this app will be a welcome addition to your app drawer, but for the rest of us, the subscription cost will probably be pretty difficult to swallow.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
The Factiva Android app (currently in beta), exclusive to Factiva subscribers, provides the information you need, whenever you need it. Stay up to date with access to thousands of premium content sources through custom alerts, newsletters, and newsstand.
Jacquard By Google
Google has apparently partnered with Levi's in order to bring us an ugly looking smart jean jacket. Jacquard By Google is the app for controlling the garment's settings, such as custom swipe gestures or taps. The idea is that conveniently placed access points in the jacket allow you to control a pocketed phone and its apps with ease. Sure you could use a smartwatch for this same functionality, but who doesn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on a jean jacket that will easily outlast the tech built within?
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
Download this app to connect your Levi's® Commuter™ Trucker Jacket with Jacquard™ by Google to your phone. The jacket weaves Jacquard Threads into denim to create a functional, fashionable and interactive jacket for the urban commuter. Jacquard technology woven into the left cuff of the jacket allows the wearer to control mobile experiences like music, navigation, and communication on the go without needing to interact directly with their phone.
Levi's isn't the only company getting in on the smart clothing bandwagon. Nike now has smart-connected jerseys for NBA fans so that they can quickly access highlights of that jersey's particular player. Sure, it isn't the most useful feature in the world, but it's probably a welcome addition for the most hardcore of fans. Of course, adding unneeded features to your clothing will probably allow for a nice jump in price, which is nothing to sneeze at for a pro jersey to begin with.
Monetization: free / no ads / no IAPs
The NikeConnect App lets you unlock the exclusive experience that comes with your Nike NBA Connected Jersey. By simply opening the app and tapping your smartphone on the tag on the bottom of your jersey, you unlock next-level access to curated highlights tailored to your player, exclusive offers and experiences that get you closer to the game you love. Activates NFC reader mode allowing you to scan the NikeConnect NFC tag on the bottom of your jersey.
Live Wallpapers
Sequin Flip Live Wallpaper
Good live wallpapers don't seem to crop up as often as they once did. That is why I am happy to present Sequin Flip Live Wallpaper. Not only does it offer an original looking wallpaper that simulates the appearance of moving sequins, but it does so at a meager cost to the user.
Monetization: free / no ads / IAPs $0.99 a piece
Sequin Flip puts interactive sequins on your desktop. Swipe up and down to flip them over and see the reverse color. The sequins realistically push on each other, just like the reversible sequins found on clothing, pillows, purses, etc. The material type for each side can be metallic or plastic.
Know A Worthy New App? Let Us Know!
If you have an application in mind for the next issue of the roundup, feel free to send us an email and let us know.
Important: there are 2 requirements in order for the app to be considered, listed below.
- the app's launch date has to be no longer than 2 weeks ago
- it has to be original, ground-breaking, well-reviewed, interesting, fun, etc - the cream of the crop
Now, if and only if the above requirements have been satisfied, fire up an email to this address: [email protected].
1 sponsored placement per week is available (your app would be featured at the top and marked as sponsored) - please contact us for details.


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Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
The first day of camp will be at Old Meadows Farm or a designated trail head. We'll get to know one another and will learn the basics of preparing for a backpacking trip (what to pack, how to pack, food preparation). We'll end the day with a group dinner and a campfire.
We'll head out for the trail the next morning. Over the course of the next several days, we will hike a select trail in the Virginia section of the Appalachians, an ancient mountain range that stretches from northern Alabama to Maine. During our days on the trail, you will get to share in the unique culture of these beautiful mountains. We will typically hike between five and ten miles each day, with free time each day for reflection, writing, and relaxation. Our instructors will share their knowledge of the natural ecosystems and unique geological formations that are encountered while on trail. You will also learn the basics of Leave No Trace principles as they apply to hiking and camping in the backcountry.
On the last day of camp, we will return for a de-brief before pick-up.
Please be aware that our schedule is not set in stone. We prepare detailed itineraries before each course, but also give our course instructors the ability to shape the trip day-by-day to accommodate the interests and physical fitness of our participants. We may also change schedules due to weather conditions, availability of water or safety concerns.
Be on the lookout for Apalatachi trips during the summer of 2018.
Trip Logistics
Cost: The cost of each trip is $850.00. Pricing includes instruction, all meals from dinner on the first day through lunch on the last day, group equipment (tents, stoves, pots/pans), as well as camping fees.
Cancellation Policy: All forms and fees are due by June 1st with a non-refundable deposit of $100. If you cancel before June 1st, you will be refunded for the full cost of the trip minus your initial deposit. Any cancellations after June 1st will not be refunded. In the very rare case that we must cancel a program, registrants will be notified and all course fees will be refunded. We are unable to make exceptions to this policy, so we recommend that you purchase traveler's insurance to protect yourself if having to cancel the trip for any reason, including sudden medical, family, or travel-related concerns.

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Piper Sandler News Releases
MINNEAPOLIS, April 28, 2003 - U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray (Piper Jaffray) today announced that it has reached a final settlement in the joint investigation by federal and state regulators into equity research and its relationship to investment banking during the period from 1999 through 2001. Piper Jaffray had previously announced an agreement in principle with regulators in December 2002.
The settlement is part of a broader global settlement involving several other leading securities firms and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the New York Attorney General and other state securities regulators.
"From the beginning, Piper Jaffray has cooperated with the regulators in the investigation, and worked with them and the other involved firms in the process of redefining the role of equity research and its relationship to investment banking," said Andrew Duff, president and chief executive officer of Piper Jaffray. "We take our role in protecting the integrity of the marketplace seriously. Our industry is undergoing significant changes to the regulatory structure aimed at restoring investor confidence. We strongly support those reforms."
Predating this settlement, Piper Jaffray had instituted a number of its own initiatives. These included:
· The establishment of a new Research Oversight Committee to review the overall research process for integrity, independence, objectivity and analytical rigor, and to oversee coverage initiations, discontinuances and rating changes.
· Changes in the methods of evaluating and compensating research analysts.
· A prohibition on analysts participating in the solicitation of investment banking business.
· A prohibition on analysts owning stocks of covered companies.
Additionally, Piper Jaffray's Research functions are now part of a separate division reporting directly to the firm's CEO.
"We are committed to ensuring that our Research division operates with independence and objectivity," said Duff.
The settlement, which is entered into without admitting or denying any of the allegations or findings, calls for Piper Jaffray to pay $12.5 million as a penalty, $12.5 million into a distribution fund and $7.5 million for the procurement of independent research to be provided to investors. As part of the settlement, Piper Jaffray and the other firms will implement various other changes related to equity research and investment banking operations. The firms also have agreed to a voluntary initiative under which shares of "hot" IPOs will not be allocated to directors or executives of public companies.
About U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, a subsidiary of Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp, is a focused securities firm comprised of four divisions: Equity Capital Markets, Fixed Income Capital Markets, Private Advisory Services and Research. The firm provides a full range of investment products and services to individuals, institutions and businesses and has over 124 offices in 25 states across the country. For more information on U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, visit www.piperjaffray.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical or current facts, including statements about beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed spin-off of the U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray business, including the impact of the proposed spin-off on U.S. Bancorp's and the new company's results of operations, the financial accounting consequences of the proposed transaction, the impact of the spin-off on U.S. Bancorp's stock price and on its and the new company's relationships with their respective customers and employees, the tax consequences of the transaction to U.S. Bancorp, the new company and their respective stockholders, changes in business climate or market conditions or other factors which could make the proposed spin-off unadvisable. These forward-looking statements involve other inherent risks and uncertainties, and other important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including those contained in U.S. Bancorp's Form 10-K and other reports on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and U.S. Bancorp undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.
© 2003 U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray, 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 800, Minneapolis,
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When is the abstract submission deadline?
The deadline to submit an abstract was 29 March, 2017, 12 PM Atlantic Daylight Time. We will not accept changes to previous submissions or new submissions after the deadline.
What is the word limit for abstracts?
The word limit for abstracts is 300 words (2400 characters with spaces). This abstract word limit does not include the abstract title (character limit 255 characters), author names or affiliations.
We encourage authors to submit a tweet of 140 characters to accompany the abstract for social media use during the conference.
May I submit more than one abstract?
You may only submit one first-author abstract and only give one presentation (oral, speed talk, video or poster). You can be a second author on another oral or poster presentation as long as that work is presented by one of your co-authors. Primary authors should submit their own abstracts.
If I am a co-author on an abstract can I give the presentation?
To provide equal opportunity for everyone to present and avoid multiple presentations being given by the same person, only the first author on an abstract may give the presentation. Once an abstract has been recieved, reviewed and excepted for the conference, first authors must register for the conference to accept the invitation to present.
I've recently graduated. Can I still submit an abstract as a 'student'?
If you are no longer a student, but are planning on presenting work at the conference that you conducted as a student, and you graduated less than a year ago, then you can still register as a student! You will also be considered for student awards.
Note: A letter from your professor/institute verifying that you completed the work you will be presenting as a student will be required.
Do I need to submit an abstract if I choose a video presentation?
Yes, you should submit an abstract using the same process as for the other presentation formats.
Help! I'm having a hard time signing in and submitting my abstract!
If you are experiencing technical difficulties submitting an abstract, contact email@example.com for assistance.
How do I add italics, styles and other characters to my abstract submission?
You may italicize text, make your text bold, add super and subscripts and special characters by selecting the smart formatting tool at the top of the abstract entry text box.
(NOTE: You do not need to boldface your title - we'll do that for you!)
Anything else I should do to style my abstract correctly?
PLEASE DON'T ENTER YOUR ABSTRACT TITLE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Use sentence case instead. Sentence case means no unnecessary capitalization and no full stop (period) at the end.
What is the review process and judging criteria? Can judges see who is submitting an abstract?
Each submitted abstract will be reviewed and scored by at least three independent reviewers who have expertise in the specific subject area. The abstract review process will be conducted blind, i.e. all authors' names will be removed before the abstract is sent out for review.
Reviewers apply the following four criteria to judge abstract submissions
- Originality (1 to 5)
Abstracts containing significant new findings or presenting new approaches will be given higher scores than those that describe updates, modifications to older findings, or routine applications of well-established research methods.
- Quality (1 to 5)
Abstracts should demonstrate that robust and appropriate research methods were used, and include a scientifically robust study design. The outcome of the research should provide clear answers to the main research questions posed. The methods and results should be described in sufficient detail and the conclusions supported by the data.
- Importance (1 to 5)
This criterion addresses the importance of the research in terms of advancing the field of marine mammal science, or the conservation and management of marine mammals.
- Presentation (1 to 5)
Abstracts that are clearly written and concise will receive higher scores. This criterion addresses how well the specific research question(s) and objectives, methods used, primary results, etc are explained, rather than the quality of the study itself. A clearly written abstract follows a logical order (e.g. aims, methods, results, followed by a clear interpretation of the results and any conservation management implications).
After adjusting for differences in scoring among individual reviewers, abstracts will be ranked on the basis of their overall score, and available slots for spoken, video and poster presentations will be allocated according to merit using all submissions combined, taking into account presentation preferences.
What are the presentation formats?
There are four presentation formats to choose from; oral presentations (15 min duration), speed talks (4 min duration), video presentations (4 min duration) and posters. An explanation of each can be found on the Conference website.
What are the themes I can submit my abstract under?
You must submit your abstract under one of the following themes. Choose the one that fits your research topic best. If your abstract is accepted, the scientific program committee reserves the right to move your abstract from one theme to another, if it is more fitting for a different part of the program. There are 18 session themes:
1. Habitat and Distribution
This theme includes studies on important marine mammal habitat (e.g., breeding and feeding habitat), conservation measures to protect habitat (e.g., area-based Critical Habitat protection) and distribution, movement and migration among habitats.
2. Acoustics and Communication
This theme encompasses all topics on marine mammal acoustics, communication, psychophysics, cognition, and effects of noise. Where a strong conservation focus is relevant please evaluate whether your abstract is better suited for one of the conservation topics.
3. Foraging Ecology
This theme covers predator-prey ecology, food energy and energetics, feeding behaviour studies, and potentially foraging habitat (although also see habitat and distribution).
4. New Technology
This theme includes studies that demonstrate development of novel technology or novel applications of technology to study marine mammals. In particular, it aims to highlight bio-logging and tracking, and topics relevant to the Ocean Tracking Network (oceantrackingnetwork.org) and Animal Telemetry Network (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/atn/#about).
5. Polar Ecology
This theme includes research studies focused on the biology and ecology of marine mammals in polar regions. Research may include behaviour, physiology, population dynamics, ecological interactions, or conservation of ice-associated marine mammals.
6. Population Biology and Abundance
This theme integrates all aspects related to the dynamics of marine mammal populations, including abundance and monitoring, growth and regulation of population size, demography and life-history.
7. Physiology
This theme covers physiological and biochemical studies of marine mammals, including cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, ecological, evolutionary and comparative physiology and endocrinology.
8. Health
This theme deals with all aspects of animal health, such as pathogens and environmental contaminants, their potential impact at the individual or population level, and options for mitigation. Environmental stress and its potential negative effects on health are also part of this theme.
9. Anatomy and Morphology
This theme's focus is to understand anatomy and morphology through analysis of structure, function, development and evolution with e.g., experimental studies, molecular and cell biology, and modern imaging techniques.
10. Education and Outreach
This theme addresses all topics relevant to marine mammal education, outreach and communication and focused toward a non-academic audience.
11. Phylogeny, Systematics and Genetics
This theme encompasses all studies addressing phylogenetics and systematics (regardless of what characters are being used), as well as those studies with a genetic basis. However, if you have a genetic study with the primary emphasis on another topic (e.g., behavioural ecology) then it may be more suitable under that theme.
12. Behavioural Ecology
This theme covers all aspects related to the ecological and evolutionary basis for marine mammal behaviour, including predator-prey dynamics, social and reproductive behaviour, parental care, and competition. Please evaluate whether your abstract is better suited for acoustics and communication, foraging ecology, ecology or polar ecology.
13. Conservation: Examples of Success
This theme incorporates studies that provide examples where a conservation action (or actions) resulted in a demonstrable improvement in the conservation status of a marine mammal population or species. Studies that explicitly demonstrate clear linkages between actions and results are strongly encouraged.
14. Conservation: Physiological & Cumulative Effects
This theme incorporates studies that assess the manner in which cumulative impacts act, either additively, synergistically, or otherwise, to affect the conservation status of marine mammals. Studies addressing issues of conservation physiology are most likely appropriate here, as are modeling studies working in the PCOD/PCaD paradigm.
15. Conservation: Entanglement and Bycatch
This theme incorporates studies related to entanglement and bycatch of marine mammals, including surveys, effects, gear analysis or design, and design or assessment of regulations.
16. Conservation: Small and Diminishing Populations
This theme incorporates studies that deal with any aspect of conservation issues affecting populations or species with abundances in the tens or hundreds. It also incorporates studies where a decline has been detected, regardless of population size.
17. Conservation: Human Dimensions, Policy and Management
This theme incorporates studies related to management or policy processes that impact the conservation status of marine mammal populations or species. This is also likely the appropriate forum for studies incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
18. Conservation: Other
This theme incorporates anything not covered by the five other conservation themes.
Do I have to be registered for the conference to submit an abstract?
No. You do not have to be registered for the conference to submit an abstract.
However, if your abstract is accepted for presentation in any format, you must register and pay in full for the conference by the early bird deadline of 12PM (noon) ADT on 13 July, 2017 in order for your time slot to be confirmed.
How can I make changes to and check the status of my abstract?
You can make changes to your abstract prior to the abstract submission deadline on 29 March, 2017. After that date, you can check the status of your abstract and type of presentation by logging into your Conference Account.
I need to change my name or title on my abstract - how do I do that?
As the primary author of an abstract, you can make changes to your name and title by accessing your user profile in the registration area of the software. Go to the conference registration page here and log in using the same credentials you use to log into the SMM website as a member.
When will I find out if my abstract has been accepted?
All authors of submitted abstracts will be notified by 5 June, 2017 as to whether their abstract has been accepted for presentation at the conference.
Where can I find examples of previous abstracts which have been accepted?
Here are three abstracts which were accepted for presentation at the SMM 2015 Biennial Conference.
I am a student. Do I need to do anything special to submit my abstract?
If you are a student at the time of abstract submission, you are required to submit a letter from your academic advisor confirming your student status. Your student status verification letter must be received prior to the abstract submission deadline on 29 March, 2017. The letter should include your name, your advisor's name, the name of the institution you are attending, the current date and contact information for your advisor.
What proof of student status is required to submit an abstract as a student?
When submitting an abstract as a student, you will be asked to provide the name and email address of your academic advisor and you will also be required to upload a letter confirming your status as a student at the time of abstract submission. This letter must be received prior to the abstract submission deadline on 29 March, 2017. Here is a sample verification letter for your reference.
How do I apply for a student travel grant?
On the abstract submission form, there is a check box for "Primary author is a student." If you check this, new questions appear; one of these is "I would like to apply for a student travel grant." Check this box to apply.


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- "The mages don't let us go in the College. They said it's not safe in there."
- ―Eirid[src]
Eirid is a Nord child that can be found inside the Frozen Hearth in Winterhold.
Her parents are Haran and Dagur, who cooperate to run the Frozen Hearth Inn. Eirid stays inside her house almost all the time, and sleeps in the basement at night.
As there are no other children to play with in Winterhold, she plays with Assur, though she is not fond of him, saying that he's mean, and wants to play games she doesn't like to play. She also doesn't like that he hates the mages from the College, who she thinks are nice.
It is possible for her to send hired thugs after the Dragonborn if they steal from The Frozen Hearth.
- "The mages don't let us go in the College. They said it's not safe in there."
- "Assur says his pa says the mages at the College make everything bad happen, but to me they seem nice."
- "There's not many people left in Winterhold, and so I only have Assur to play with, and sometimes he's mean."
- "Assur always wants to play 'Hunt the Elf' and he makes me be the elf."
- "Did you make something bad happen?" – During "Containment"
This section contains bugs related to Eirid. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:
- PC PS3 When in the Frozen Hearth and the Dragonborn steals something, Nelacar might attack Eirid, possibly thinking she's the one who stole.


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23 Apr 4 Facts to Know about Bellwether Cases (Pt. 2)
Continuing from 4 Facts to Know about Bellwether Cases (Pt. 1), here are some more important facts about bellwether cases that plaintiffs should know when they join multidistrict litigation. Being aware of these facts can help inform injured people about what to expect from these lawsuits and may ease their anxiety as they await a trial or settlement negotiations in their case.
Fact 3: Rulings in bellwether cases set the stage for what to expect in similar litigation in the future.
Given that bellwether cases are test cases and that they generally represent claims that other injured people have when it comes to a defective device or dangerous medication, the rulings and results of these cases give attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants a good idea of what they can expect to happen with other cases to be litigated in the coming months (or years).
In other words, the rulings and results of bellwether cases essential set a precedent for similar litigation.
Fact 4: When juries side with plaintiffs in bellwether cases, it can increase the chances that defendants will try to settle other cases before trial.
Because bellwether cases are usually precedent-setting cases, when juries in these test cases side with plaintiffs and award them substantial compensation for their injuries and losses, there is a good chance that the defendants (i.e., the manufacturer of the defective product or dangerous medication) will try to settle all other cases in the MDL before trial in an effort to:
- Avoid future costly litigation
- Reduce the negative press the company will likely receive from ongoing future litigation
- Avoid being order to pay far more expensive settlement awards in the future.
If you are involved in an MDL and are offered a settlement, you have a choice whether or not to accept a settlement offer and should discuss your options with your lawyer.
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text: Saudi-led coalition seeks to dislodge Houthis from Sanaa and other areas [File: Ali Owidha/Reuters] Yemen's Houthi rebels have said they targeted a military ship belonging to the United Arab Emirates, part of the Saudi-led coalition fighting them in the country. The ship, carrying military equipment, was arriving at Yemen's port of al-Makha (Mocha) from Eritrea's Assab port when it was attacked, Houthi officials said on Saturday. The Saudi Press Agency, citing a statement by the coalition, said that Houthis used an explosives-laden boat, which struck the pier close to a group of ships at al-Makha. It added that there were no casualties or any substantial damage. UAE vessel is the third ship belonging to the coalition to be attacked off Yemen's western coast since the beginning of 2017, according to AP news agency. READ MORE: Families in Sanaa demand release of 'prisoners of war' Also on Saturday, Yemeni officials said that forces loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi took full control of a key military base, known as Khalid Ibn al-Walid, near Yemen's west coast. Clashes that raged over the base between forces loyal to Hadi and Houthis, who controlled it for more than two years, have killed dozens on both sides. Later on Saturday, other Yemeni officials said that 13 of Hadi's forces were killed after Houthis attacked a military site south of the city of Taiz, on the southwest coast. They said that five Houthis were killed in the clashes and expected the death toll among Hadi's forces to rise. The Saudi-led coalition, backing Hadi's internationally recognised government, has waged an air campaign since March 2015, seeking to dislodge the Houthis, who seized the capital Sanaa and other areas in 2014. The coalition, mostly of Sunni Arab countries, aims to restore Hadi back to power. INSIDE STORY: What does the Houthis' new military capabilities mean for Yemen? (25:30) SOURCE: News agencies Middle East Yemen Houthis


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Things Merging And Falling Apart
Things Merging and Falling Apart (2010 - 2018) is a series of type C contact prints (photograms) created in a color darkroom using long exposures.
My interest in camera-less photography came from a desire to capture not a decisive moment, but a time lapse, a movement or transformation of fragile organic objects caught on a light-sensitive surface. One of my inspirations was to watch the making of precious sand mandalas that take days of intense labor and, once completed, are destroyed without any regrets as a symbol of impermanence. Essentially, even the sharpest, most beautifully composed glossy image fails to represent reality because it's trying to hold on to something that's impossible to grasp.
I started off working with recognizable objects that after long darkroom manipulations often would turn out looking completely abstract yet more appealing to me; physically acting on paper surface, they became tangible imprints of ephemeral emotional states. At some point, I realized that it's more of a collaboration between me and my subjects since they became active participants in this process. Instead of imitating the illumination and depicting formal qualities, these images challenge the expectations and capture the light itself; they bring viewers' attention to the performative nature of creative process and elaborate on chance effects and intuitive states of being.
*Vertical pieces are 20'' x 24'', square - 20'' x 20''
*The description of a process of making camera-less prints can be found here
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Situated amidst a busy tourist area, Tombs of the Kings, Damon Hotel Apartments belong to Kefalos Hotel Group. These budget apartments are suitable for families, couples, groups and individuals.
Room Types
The complex features total 120 apartments divided into studios, one bedroom, two bedroom and superior one bedroom accommodations. A few apartments are modified for the guests with restricted mobility. All apartments come with double or twin beds, telephone, television, in-room safe (locally paid), air conditioning, hairdryer, mini fridge and a kitchenette fitted with electric or gas oven, two cooking hobs, toaster and coffee maker. A regular housekeeping and refreshing views of pool or sea make your stay pleasant, relaxed and comfortable. Free WiFi is available in the public areas.
Food, Drink and Entertainment
At present, the complex offers self-catering facility with a well-maintained kitchen in all the apartments. A poolside bar serves an array of drinks on site, while a soon-to-be opened restaurant will be serving breakfast and dinner buffet style. However, there are plenty restaurants, cafes and bars in the surrounding area where you can find a lot of local and international food available. Additionally, the complex offers its guests to enjoy dining at its sister hotel about 600 metres away.
Sports, Games and Entertainment
The complex houses a large outdoor swimming pool covered with parasols and sunbeds, and a paddle pool for children. In addition, a fitness centre with basic equipment, sauna and hairdressing (on request) are also available to the guests.The pool bar hosts live dance and music shows and karaoke, while a kids' club with a game arcade keeps the younger guests busy and entertained. A mini market serves for your daily needs.There are a few outdoor and indoor games available for sports lovers, billiards (local charges applicable), table tennis, tennis, volleyball, etc. can be enjoyed on site, alternatively, you can also rent a bike and explore the nearby trails.
At about 13 km away from the Paphos airport, Damon Hotel Apartments is located 650 metres away from a coastal broadwalk that leads to Faros Beach (750 metres) and Lighthouse Beach (650 metres). There are many city attractions in the immediate vicinity of the hotel such as Paphos Lighthouse (1.2 km), Paphos Archaeological Park (1.4 km), Paphos Castle (2.1 km) and Truffle hunting (2.3 km), and if you wish to venture little ahead, you will see Coral Bay Beach at 11.2 km and Aphrodite Hills Golf at 29 km. As for shopping, Kings Avenue Mall (600 metres), Apostolou Pavlou Ave (800 metres) and The Place (1.7 km) are a few places you might want to take a look at.
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Distance to beach: 650 metres
Time to beach (walking): 5 min
Distance to market: 600 metres
Time to market (walking): 5 min


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Liu, Kecheng; Lin, Chenghua and Qiao, Bing
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Intelligent buildings can bring a great deal of benefits to the commercial sector as well as the occupants living in the building. It has been identified in the prior research that energy efficiency is pivotal to energy saving while occupant's well-being is a major contributor to overall work productivity. Among the various technologies and methods for addressing these two issues, agent technology has gained increasing attentions in developing such an intelligent work environment in recent years, due to its capability to tackle complex tasks. In this paper, we present a multi-agent system that acts as an act-on to the existing building management system (BMS) and requires input from wireless sensor network and policy management, with the aims to dynamically configure building facilities to meet the requirements of both building energy efficiency and personalised work environment.
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One character, named for an ancestor of mine, appeared in a dream, probably after researching her genealogy. She was a ghost who wanted my heroine to solve the murders of her family that happened decades before.
When I was a teenager, I created a character, because of my sad crush on Jim Hawkins. Yes, that Jim from Treasure Island. I crushed on a book character! Annie was Captain Flint's granddaughter trying to break free from his pirate legacy.
My son and his heart condition inspired another hero. The two share similar features, but my hero is WAY naughtier than my son. As writers, it's important to let our characters make mistakes and remember that some teen boys don't think like middle-aged women who know it's wrong to break into houses, etc.
Some of my characters exhibit traits I wish I had. The extroverts I wish I could be. One beautiful blonde springs to mind. Vivian can wrap any man around her finger with her looks and sultry voice. Her friend, one of my heroines, tries her best to be like Vivian and she fails miserably at it and always seems to get herself into even more trouble.
Many of my characters are Royal Air Force pilots from WW2. What a bunch of naughty boys! These brave men loved every day like it could be there last. My Connor is like that. Doesn't care what his commanding officers think or for that matter anyone else. Doing what he isn't supposed to do is what usually keeps him safe. Connor almost never sleeps without a woman by his side, but does he do that because he loves women or to frighten away the nightmares?
Another character I'm currently creating has a family life quite different from my own or one I grew up with. His father is a magician and his mother is his father's assistant. The family travels across Europe mesmerizing the nobility and commoners with a great magic show in a time just before WW2 when the political atmosphere is crumbling around everyone. He goes from living out of a suitcase to staying in one spot. Where did he come from? I'm not 100% sure. His older brother is a classmate of another hero of mine. The first chapter (or maybe it's a prologue) came to life one very early morning when I lay in bed awake.
The most important thing about characters is to welcome them when they do appear. I swear I suffer from multiple personality disorder, but don't all writers?


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Friday, June 20, 2014
Silver may not always be so protective in protective coatings for some steels, researchers in Iran are reporting.
Scientists from the Institute of Color Science and Technology in Tehran have found degraded corrosion protection performance in waterborne polyurethanes containing nanoparticulate silver.
Researchers studied coatings used to protect mild steel like that used for these these bolts, which were not part of the study.
The team applied waterborne polyurethane (WPU) and high-solid polyurethane (HPU) coatings containing nanoparticulate silver to mild steel. Using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the silver-laced coatings were compared to similar coatings without nanoparticulate silver in a salt solution
The EIS results showed degradation of the waterborne polyurethane in the presence of nanoparticulate silver.
The same was not true of the high-solid polyurethane, however. There, the inclusion of the nanoparticulate silver "revealed no significant effect on the coating resistance," the team reported.
Both coating types tested contained nanoparticulate silver. The performance of the waterborne polyurethane was affected, while that of its high-solid counterpart was not.
Additional investigation using SEM cross-section also "showed loss of WPU coating integrity in the presence of nanoparticulate silver, while no significant effect was observed for the HPU coating," the team said.
The difference, confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy, was traced to the coatings' differing chemical structures, the scientists said.
Their research, "Effects of nanoparticulate silver on the corrosion protection performance of polyurethane coatings on mild steel in sodium chloride solution," is published in the August 2014 issue of Progress in Organic Coatings.
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A city is characterized by its people, their way of life and culture that shapes the life of the city. Delhi in a way encompasses two cities, the older part of the city: Old Delhi that represents the inherent character of the city (what the city originally was) and its comparatively newer counterpart: New Delhi that represents the developed character of the city marked by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development (what the city has become).
What is fascinating about Old Delhi is not just the crowded marketplace of Chandni Chowk or the eateries at Jama Masjid. But the people who have lived there for generations, and who refuse to move out or shift to the more developed part of the city aptly called 'New Delhi'. Old Delhi is characterized by the very warmth of the place that welcomes and comforts all kinds of people-migrants, locals and its very own age old residents.
From Kashmiris to Afghanis you'll find them all living in reasonably affordable hotels or rented flats. There can be many factors that prompt migrants to choose old Delhi. Firstly it is located in Central Delhi, the heart of the city and is easily accessible to the rest of the city. Secondly the numerous affordable eateries that cater to all kinds of food and the many affordable markets – from jewellery to clothes to spare parts of cars to old books, everything is available in Old Delhi. Cheap rents is also a major factor, illegal construction enables landlords to add floor after floor to be rented at comparatively cheaper rates.
The same reasons can be cited for the age old residents that choose to stay put and not be lured by New Delhi. However another reason that plays an important role here is the sense of a community. Old Delhi is characterized by small and big houses built in close proximity to each other. There are streets and lanes ascribed to particular groups of family that share intimate and personal relationships with each other, there is day to day interaction, a sense of belonging and pride for the community. An idea lost in the fast paced urban life of the city (New Delhi). The community here isn't an actual entity based on blood, occupation or interest but place.
Old Delhi is situated in the Central district of Delhi comprising of sub districts such as Daryaganj, Paharganj and Karol Bagh. Even though the central district is the smallest district in terms of size with an area of 25 sq. km, it is densely populated for its size with a population of 5.7 lakh as per 2011 census and a population density of 23,149 persons per sq. km.[1] For an outsider the sea of people in the crowded marketplace of Chandni Chowk is uncomforting and unsafe. Whereas for the average resident this very chaos of people is comforting, where everyone knows and looks out for each other. Over crowdedness breeds familiarity for these people, that goes against the very element of "distance" and impersonality in urban life.
Even though the fast paced life of New Delhi is replaced by the over crowdedness of Old Delhi, fancy cars are replaced by rickshaws and open spaces by congestion. The very fact that some people choose the Old over the New is fascinating. It prompts a deeper question of the old versus the new and whether rapid urbanization is what people really want? Delhi can expand to Gurgaon and Noida and to better standards of living. But there are people that need nothing more than they already have.


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A bazaar crowded with random offerings. William Gibson/Henrik Ibsen. Zafon, Murakami, Van Gogh. A table of well-thumbed Louisa May Alcott. Shiny Urban Fantasy and an aromatic clutter of cookbooks.
This is such a great idea!
Sometimes you manage to glom onto a living writer early enough to read as the books come out. But more often, by the time a name hits your radar, the shelf of work is long and you can't figure out where to start. If you're lucky, you've got a like-minded friend who's read the whole lot and will give you some clues. But mostly, it's hit and miss. And sometimes, if you start with the wrong piece, you might give up on a writer whose work you would actually like.
A while back, the people at BookRiot addressed this situation with Start Here: Read Your Way into 25 Amazing Authors. It was a nice grab-bag of writers across time, place and even genre. Each artist selected was covered in a single chapter that presented a pitch (why you should read X) and a starter inventory of works designed to give an overall sense of the writer. It's not just pleasant to thumb through: it's a public service!
Today, BookRiot announced the launch of Start Here, volume 2. Yes, 25 more authors to explore! I can't wait to see what they have to say about China Mieville. So far, I've only read Perdido Street Station and I've been wondering where to go next.


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If you are using "Quick publish" system to publish your apps, you can customize the app from the platform.
You will need to follow these steps:
1. Access the Easypromos Dashboard by clicking on this link: http://admin.easypromosapp.com
2. Find your promotion and in click on the icon 'Promotion settings":
3. Once situated in the promotion's management page, go to "Publish" section:
4. Click on "Facebook tab" option.
5. If the promotion is installed, in "Quick install" you will find the option "Edit". This will open a pop-up window where you'll be able to change the app name. You can write a maximum of 15 characters:
6. Then, click on the 'Update app' button to save the changes, and we will have our contest tab customized with our own name.


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Chilling Details Emerge About The Man Who Killed India Chipchase
New details have emerged about Edward Tenniswood, the man found guilty of raping and murdering Aussie woman India Chipchase in London.
In the 52-year-old's belongings was a number of photograph of and newspaper clippings of famous women, including model, Heather Stewart-Whyte, who bears a striking resemblance to his victim.
In court, Tenniswood claimed he had a relationship with the woman in the 1980s, and that the photo was a momento. However according to The Mirror, Stewart-Whyte issued a statement after the trial stating she didn't know the defendant and "never had any kind of relationship with him".
During the court case, Tenniswood was asked why he kept the photographs and clippings, which also included photos of other famous women.
"I'm always hoarding magazines and newspapers, clippings," he told the court. "These individuals are extremely similar to ex-girlfriends of mine."
"Rather than just have the whole place covered in dusty dust sheets, they're ornaments, memories of ex-girlfriends. Nothing more interesting than that."
"I've had a hugely unsuccessful life but have been very lucky and had some very attractive ex-girfriends," he continued, reports The Daily Mail. "Including one, I am not ashamed to say, who is the fashion model Heather Stewart-Whyte, who went on to get married with Yannick Noah and have two kids."
The Aussie woman was found dead in Tenniswood's bed after CCTV footage showed her visibly intoxicated before the man lures her into a taxi.
Chipchase was found with over dozens of injuries to her body after she was raped, beaten and strangled to death, according to The Sun.
Despite trying to argue that the sex was consensual and her injuries were a result of his his "over-eagerness" in bed, he was found guilty of her murder and sentenced to 30 years for murder and 12 for rape.


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When: Saturday, August 16, doors at 6 p.m., reading at 6:30 sharp. FREE Where: IPRC, 1001 SE Division St., Portland, OR
Jacqueline Waters is the author of One Sleeps the Other Doesn't (Ugly Duckling Presse) and A Minute without Danger (Adventures in Poetry). Recent poems have appeared in Fanzine, The American Reader, Everyday Genius and With+Stand. She edits The Physiocrats, a pamphlet press, and lives in Brooklyn.
Allison Cobb is the author of Born2 (Chax Press) about her hometown of Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Green-Wood (Factory School) about a nineteenth-century cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. The New York Times called Green-Wood "a gorgeous, subtle, idiosyncratic gem." She is at work on Plastic: an autobiography, a hybrid genre work, and a poetry manuscript called After we all died.
by Jacqueline Waters
Ranchers lease land from the government
At very low rates
That do not make up for the money spent by the government
To manage the land for the ranchers
Each rancher goes to sleep with a blanket
It doesn't stop there
Ranchers get sex in places we don't know about
The sex is hot or good
The sex doesn't stop there
Ranchers were so mad about 200 coyotes loose in their area
So the government said OK we'll shoot them from helicopters
When the coyotes died it was OK
Because animals die all the time they are used to it
You like this cake I'll cut you a slice
A sliver
It's just a worthless sliver
If it were me I would be more circumspect about it
I would be less going on about it
I'd tear its branches off and act like I hadn't thought about it
Decorate the tree half and shove it out there to sit
by Allison Cobb
The things you loved
I lived to haunt you. To ask
you to hold this oldest
piece of human
DNA beneath
your tongue—it's shit
dug up from wave-
cut caves in the Summer
Lake basin of Oregon, mixed
with red fox, wolf, coyote—animals they
ate or later came to pee
on their remains. Hold this and think
the thing you love
the most what you most want
inside you, mixed in
with your excrement in fifteen
thousand years when someone
digs it up. Think
the thing you loved so much
you conjured it in labs to live
inside the flesh of every animal to saturate
your own well-fatted flanks, king
of all the creatures. So these
must be the names for things you loved
so much you peed on all the earth
and all its living things which you then ate
to concentrate its thickest dose inside
your pearl-white fat and rearrange your
DNA and gene expression: aldrin, dieldrin, DDT,
mirex, toxaphene, and TCDD. Heptachlor, hexa
-chlorobenzene, and the PCBs nestled in your
genes with you and chlordecone and the hexa
-chlorocyclohexanes. All
the things you loved.


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Just an hour flight from NYC and you can wind up in Canada. How amazing is that?
Ian was in Toronto for the film festival (TIFF) last week and I was in a funk. There have been lots of changes in our household and for the first time in my life my anxiety left me completely numb. So Ian came to the rescue: a last-minute cheap flight for me to join him. It was the perfect fix.
Or at least it seemed to be.
Until I forgot that Toronto was a foreign country* and my phone didn't have an international plan. After a few painful conversations with Verizon, I gave up on trying to fix it. I opted instead, to go without a phone. It didn't seem so bad until I realized everything that went with my smartphone; email, text, WordPress, Facebook, Google, pretty much everything I need to live short of oxygen.
Lecture me all day about the beauty and simplicity of being able to "unplug" but I'll tell you complete withdrawal for 3 days was not the recipe for happiness; all it did was increase my feeling of isolation and pushed me farther into a funk.
So I did something crazy. You know how they say idle hands are the devil's workshop? Well, he was feeling arts and crafty with a bottle of Manic Panic hair dye on this day.
What do you think? Am I having a mid-life crisis? Or just a normal FU reaction to leaving the corporate world?
* I didn't actually forget Canada was another country, I did in fact bring my US Passport. It just sounds funnier this way.


text: Yann Rouillard writes: > Hi, > > I am trying to compile erlang under a Dell Powerdge 2850 bi-processor > without success. > > I have tried erlang 10.b.8 to 11.b.0, 10.b.8 can compile but erlexec > segfaults. Your R10B versions don't compile cleanly: there are several segmentation faults while compiling the libraries. Didn't you notice them? > What is strange is that I already successfully compiled and used erlang > 10.b.9 on another computer (Pentium Pro mono-pro), but if I try to use > on the Powerdge the binaries compiled on the Pentium, erl segfaults. I suspect the two machines don't have the exact same libraries etc. You're not saying anything about the OS, C compiler, or C library versions. As a first step, configure R10B-10 with --disable-hipe and try rebuilding it. If that makes R10B-10 work then it's an issue with your C libraries.


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…as we're reminded by CodeNow, featured at WhiteHouse.gov today:
CodeNow focuses on developing the next pioneers in technology by teaching underserved youth foundational skills in computer science and programming with the objective of narrowing the current digital divide. The organization teaches high school students the basics of computer programming and computer science in free, extra-curricular, off-campus trainings and boot camps. Each student who completes their program receives a netbook, mentoring and assistance finding internships.
…and by CodeAcademy.org, offering free programming lessons on the web:
Coding is not just for the chosen few. Anyone can learn with the right environment, resources and dedication.


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Having a pet means a lot of fun for your whole family, but it also involves some major responsibilities. One of these is doing everything you can to keep your pets safe. Even though they may seem more independent, pets need all the love and care that the rest of your family require, they just can't always tell you themselves!
In honor of National Animal Safety and Protection Month, here are 5 tips for keeping your pets safe.
Make Regular Visits to the Vet
The first step toward keeping your pets safe is to make sure that they stay healthy. Just like you take your family members to the doctor for regular checkups, you should also make sure that your pets get regular visits to the vet. Don't wait until it looks like something is wrong. Instead, get your pets their vaccines, and do at least a yearly checkup. Your vet may want to see your dogs or cats more often than that or have other advice that you should listen to, as well.
Ensure Your Pet is Spayed or Neutered
Spaying or neutering your pets is another vital step towards keeping them safe. Getting fixed can help prevent pets from getting some types of cancer, such as breast cancer for females and testicular cancer for males.
When a male pet isn't fixed, he is also likely to do whatever he can to escape from your home in order to find a mate. This can mean roaming for miles and potentially getting in fights with other animals. Whether he is the aggressor or the victim, not being fixed can mean major injuries and high vet bills. Keep your pets safe by getting them fixed.
Proper ID is a Necessity
Despite your best efforts to keep them at home, there is always a chance that your dogs or cats will find a way into the outside world. If this happens, the chance of an injury or getting permanently lost rises the longer they are gone.
There are two steps you can take to make sure that any lost animal gets home quickly. The first is to have your pet wear a collar with an ID tag. Make sure that the tag has your up-to-date contact information so that you can be called right away when your pet is found.
An even better option is to have your pet implanted with a sub-dermal ID chip. Today, veterinarians and animal shelter workers routinely scan lost animals to find these ID chips. So, even if your pet works his way out of his collar, his rescuer will still be able to contact you to bring him home.
Get Your Pets Insurance
As much as we don't like it, pets can get sick or injured. When this happens, some families find themselves faced with astronomical vet bills and start considering whether or not to have their pets put down. In order to avoid this, it's a great idea to get pet insurance.
Pet insurance acts like health insurance for dogs and cats. There are lots of plans available with varying monthly payments and deductibles. Some plans just cover accidents and injuries, while others will cover illnesses and even regular vet checkups. The ASPCA Pet Insurance website provides lots of information and enough plans to fit every family's needs.
When you love your pet like a family member, you'll do everything to keep it safe. In the spirit of National Animal Safety and Protection Month, follow these tips today to keep all your pets healthy and happy!


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Welcome to Teaching AP® Science*
Have a look around and let me know if have any questions or issues about teaching AP® science that you would like to see addressed here.
Have a look around and let me know if have any questions or issues about teaching AP® science that you would like to see addressed here.
Teaching an AP® Class can be rewarding with interesting content and great students, but it can also be stressful and discouraging if you or the students fall behind. Here are 15 things to help start a great year in AP®.
An AP® class may have a variety of students from the typical honors kid who can read the textbook and learn material to a kid who is trying this level of course for the first time. A way to balance the needs to both is to do "sticky notes" Sticky Note Methodology
FRQs are important for students to practice. Learn how to use and teach FRQs.
Students also need practice with the rigor of AP® multiple choice questions. Learn how to find and use released Multiple Choice APES exams.
Need help communicating the reasons why a flipped class helps students with higher level thinking skills?
Have lots of AP® kids? Learn ways to keep your sanity and grading load manageable in How to handle large numbers of AP® kids.
Peer grading can save a lot of personal time for the teacher while helping kids write better FRQs. Learn how to peer grade FRQs.
Want some ideas on how to fund your great ideas? Read how to find grants and money for the science classroom.
Who should take an AP® Class? Does passing the Exam in May matter? Find out what the research says in To AP® or Not to AP…What does the research say?
Thinking about Flipping your class? Find out about best practices, how to make videos, and what to do if kids don't comply in Research About Flipping your Class. I flipped my class this year, this is why and how I did it.
How does the AP® Exam correspond to levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and Depth of Knowledge? The AP® Exam is made up of mostly higher level questions.


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Still Waiting . . .
by ofinioan
President of the United States Barack Obama
Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon
United States Congress
United States Senate
United States House of Representatives
Respective Governments of Great Britain, Australia, Canada, France, Russian Federation, Amnesty International
Greetings from the Survivors of Project Talent.
We, the survivors of MK ULTRA and all of its sub-projects — Project Talent being one of them — are coming to you, the leaders of the free world, for redress. We request action on this matter post-haste, as we have waited long enough for our respective governments to take notice of our tortures, trials, and tribulations that were forced upon us as children by the same said governments.
We ask for recognition of all that was done to us, all that is still being done to us, and recognition of duties that we performed for our respective countries in the name of freedom and national security.
We request our files be shown to us. We request public recognition for all that was done and is still being done. We request apologies from same said governments. We request face to face meetings with the highest officials of our respective countries in order to discuss this matter on a personal level. We request Congressional hearings in the United States to address this subject. We feel this is very little to ask in lieu of what was done to us, and what is still being done to us.
You, the abovementioned, are the leaders of the free world. Please stand up and act like it.
The torture of children can in no way ever be condoned by any country for any reason. It is our highest wish to have a public announcement that these projects using children will be stopped.
Our resolve is beyond what any normal person could ever imagine, and we shall not stop until our grievances are dealt with.
We respectfully await your replies, if any. Fore, we contacted various government leaders separately in the past and have never once received a reply. Is this the way governments of the free world react to people like us?
We are not, as we have been told, "used goods", to be tossed to the wayside when their usefulness has ended.
Thank you,
Duncan O'Finioan
And the People of Project Talent


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South Korean tourists visiting Vietnam have surpassed Chinese tourists for the first time to become the biggest market for Vietnamese in-bound tourism. According to the General Statistics Office, which keeps records on tourism arrivals, January 2019 saw the number of South Korean visitors increase 23% year-on-year to 389,000 people. South Koreans accounted for almost 25% of Vietnam's total international tourist arrivals for the month,
The number of Chinese tourists to Vietnam dropped 10.7% to 373,500 people, marking the first time that South Korea has overtaken its neighbor to become a key driver of Vietnam's tourism boom.
Tourism industry experts say that the factors that are have led to the robust growth in South Korean tourism to Vietnam are:
• A 15-day visa waiver for South Korean tourists to Vietnam
• An increase in the frequency of direct flights connecting major cities in both countries
• The success of the Vietnamese football team under coach Park Hang-seo
According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, South Koreans have been among the biggest groups of visitors to Vietnam in recent years. More than 3.4 million South Korean's visited Vietnam in 2018, a 44% year-on-year increase above 2017.
South Korean visitors find Vietnam a very friendly and easy country to visit. There are a variety of culture exhibits throughout the country and beautiful beaches, and in January it's much warmer than in South Korea. Young Vietnamese are also enamored with Korean culture, including K-Pop, Korean movies, Korean television soap operas and Korean foods and they are eager to meet and become friends with South Koreans.
A survey of Vietnamese university students asked them what country in Asia they would most like to make friends with, and an overwhelming majority said South Korea. Vietnamese university students were also asked which countries they believed were most compatible with Vietnam and Japan and South Korea both ranked at the top.


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Beautiful design house with all amenities and excellent finishes in the noblest area of L'Ametlla del Valles.
Its minimalist design contrasts with the warmth and quality materials used in its construction.
The house has 350m2 distributed on two floors, built on a plot of 1.067m2. On the main floor there are the living room with large windows that give access to the garden, kitchen-office with high-end appliances and an annex to the washing and ironing. On this floor we have a double room used as an office, a multipurpose room and 2 bathrooms.
On the top floor we find the sleeping area. It has two double bedrooms a bathroom and the master suite with dressing room and bathroom with shower and tub. All rooms overlook a large and bright terrace facing south with magnificent views of the landscape of the area.
The garden surrounding the house has pool salt electrolysis treatment. A barbecue facility has exhaust pipe installed on the porch off the kitchen. The garage accommodates two vehicles.
The exterior appears in very good condition.
Finishes and facilities: parquet flooring and tiles. Fitted in wardrobes. All the woodwork of the house is made of cherry wood. Radiant heating and split air conditioning in the rooms. Exterior carpentry Technal with double glazing. Interior volumetric alarm with zone control. Motorized adjustable louvered shutters. Reserve water tank 10.000 lt, water softener and osmosis.
Located in the residential area of l'Ametlla del Valles, 8km. international schools SEK and ISCAT in La Garriga and 24 km from the city of Barcelona.
Very near the town of Granollers, the Rock Village and the sea area of Maresme.
Next to shopping centers, hospitals and urban services.
Availability upon agreement. The offer is subject to change of price or withdrawal without previous notice. The exposed dada including the dimensions are merely illustrative. In order to confirm the dimensions and juridical circumstances of the sales and purchase deal the Agency recommends to consult an independent competent professional.
The price does not include the taxes and costs. Corresponds to the purchaser the payment of the following taxes and costs: (i) in a first deliveries of residences (new residences) the Value Added Tax (IVA) and the Tax on Documented Legal Actions (AJD); (ii) in a second and subsequent deliveries of residences (used residences) the Property Transfer Tax (ITP); (iii) notary and registry tariff. For the rest of the information demanded by state and autonomous government regulations, please get in touch with the Agency.


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Being Overly Confident: The Key to Overcoming Hangover Hatred
Have you ever had someone look down on you because you are hungover? You know, they look at you disgust because you were out drinking all night having the time of your life. Swinging off chandeliers, punching dudes in the face, puking all over the bar and then taking another shot while you throw burritos and pizza in the air and slap it into your buddies back.
You shouldn't have to feel bad about being hungover! We call that drinkers remorse by the way… So how do you make people not look at you like you're a POS? The secret is being overly confident when you see someone when you are hungover. Don't shy away and avoid them, instead, be way over the top, incredibly OVERLY CONFIDENT!
Walk right up to them, look them exactly in the eye, say HI HOW ARE YOU!! Say it about four notches too loud. Talk to them just a little too long. Have an overly enthusiastic conversation with them about something you do not care about.
Now you have it, the secret to making people thing you are not hungover. Be incredibly, insanely, overly confident.
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There are many varieties of bread sticks available among the crispbreads and crackers, but you'd be hard pushed to find any with fewer calories than these crunchy mini breadsticks from Tesco. At a tiny 7 calories each, you can grab a handful without any guilt and they're perfect for dipping or just crunching on to keep hunger pangs at bay.
Nutritional Information: Per breadstick: 7 calories, 0.2g protein, 1.3g carbohydrates, trace sugars, 0.1g fat, trace salt.
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I'm not alone, there are some amazing people tweeting about their lives on Twitter. They are fascinating unique lives that were often invisible before the ability to self-publish on social media. I'd like to think that Twitter has given people that had disappeared from view — obscured and crowded out by the loud noise of modernity — the chance to raise their voice, tell their stories, share their lives, and to say \"Hey, we didn't go away, we are still here, and you might just be interested because what we do is important to everyone.\"
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Hello my people, my true followers, my sweeties that help me forget that "the world is a big pile of dirt" (the Pope said) and I agree…Is been a long time, this is going to be awful long, maybe; i don't know where to start.
OK after all my struggle to make money the curse started arriving to my life stronger and crazier, first: Continue reading
Category Archives: Hoes, stories and stories from the hood!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm back!!!
Doggie – feelies or not!!!! (zooxxx)!!!
I remember when i was a young, i herded stories about ppl fucking chickens and goats on ranches (I have a cousin that said her boy friend was cached fucking goats and that is why she left hem) , i thought it was so disgusting and that ppl that did that was fat ugly looking people with pimples on their genitals and full of sickness, when i got a little bit older remember a friend that i used to mess around with, told me that he saw this little poppies sucking on the bitch teats and he was so horny and need it a suck Continue reading
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Has any of you all ready read my past publications, and for the ones that haven't, let me tell you, i sell stuff over the internet for a living, some times, my mom, ask me to help her repair stuff around the house and some other times i help her sell stuff over the internet , and don't charge her anything, since I'm old and leaving almost for free at the house for the exception of the times i do work for the house with out charging anything; Well this time she asked me to help her cell her desktop , since she update to a mini. Continue reading
¡¡¡¿What have you done for extra cash?!!!
I heard that some ppl when they need money and don't have a job, or for some extra bucks, they go to donate blood for 20 dollars and a cup of animal crackers, some other tear of the house in the surge for copper or aluminum,and their is many , many things ppl do for some extra bucks when the rope is to tight to the neck, well some years before when i used to live with my cousin in San Diego , we where having problems economically, the work on construction was so slow and we were not making enough money to pay bills and food, one day he got one of his girls friends at the apartment, she call hem and he told hem that he was having rough times and she told hem, really?, well you see i got this really good weed that i want to share with you it may help you relax a little and forget about your problems while you smoke it, so it happened, she arrived Continue reading
The book of life aka"la mancha"
I remember when i was a young boy, that was around the 1990's', 1980's. I used to study in a private school is called Colegio Mentor Méxicano in Tijuana Baja California, is one of Tijuana's most prestige schools ; i used to be a very good boy and fragile little thing, the lonely boy that no one never even notes' it, i even used to cry every time the teacher got mad at me and let me know if i was doing something wrong, i remember that Continue reading


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Year 12 Quarantine
This week there has been a complete change of pace in the two top floors of The Lilley Centre as the Year 12 cohort sweated on last minute preparations for the upcoming examinations and assignment hand-ins. The younger year groups were relocated elsewhere to give the seniors exclusive use of the facility for four days.
David Carroll, Deputy Headmaster – Students, a regular visitor during the four-day Quarantine period, said of this year's Seniors, "They are a wonderful year group and this was seen in how they used the quarantine period. The obvious connections between boys was evident in the collaborative way they prepared for this week's examinations."
Even though Quarantine put barriers in the way of Year 11 Chemistry students printing their massive Balloon assignments, it was not a real problem. Ben of Year 11 was impressed. "I'm really excited at the prospect of doing this next year."


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We just posted both the 28-page Meijer Black Friday ad scans along with the 24-page Meijer Thanksgiving Day ad scans!
Both the Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday sales start at 6am on their respective days. Note that these two sales are completely independent of each other and there is no carry-over from one sale to other.
Many of the items come bundled with a coupon good for a future purchase, which is close to a gift card, except most of these coupons expire on Christmas Eve.
Some of the hotter items we saw from their Black Friday sale included:
- Samsung 40" 1080p 60Hz LED Smart HDTV - $398.00
- Select TV Series (Duck Dynasty, Family Guy, Simpsons, etc.) (DVD) - $6.00
- Buy One, Get One Free on a Large Assortment of Women's Apparel
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1st February 2013
Youth Coordinator Job Position
Tara Nelson
Work Experience position for youth (aged 16-19 years)
Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre is currently seeking to fill two youth coordinator support positions to work on a casual basis. Hours of work will be flexible and total approximately 10 hours per week until March 31, 2013 and possibly through the summer.
Youth ages 16-19 years of age currently enrolled in school and passing courses
Aboriginal ancestry preferred
Able and willing to dedicate at least 10 hours a week to the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth Program
Energetic and motivated to support and work with the Youth Coordinator
Interested and willing to take on a youth leadership role in the community of Port Hardy
Has a general plan for post secondary education
Some cultural value and willing to learn more
All those interested should please submit a letter of interest to include the following:
Who you are and where you are from
Why you are interested in this position
What grade level are you currently at in school
Future goals and dreams
Interests and hobbies
Identify any volunteer work including fundraisers that you have participated in
Please have letters submitted by February 11, 2012 at 4:30pm
Janet Hanuse
Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre
145A-8950 Granville St
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- 1 Tbs. coconut oil, melted
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
- 1 serrano chile, finely chopped (1 Tbs.)
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 large pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 medium green cabbage, large outer leaves left whole to line steamer basket, remainder finely chopped (3 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup garbanzo-fava flour blend
Place garbanzo-fava flour in bowl; add coconut oil, and rub into flour with fingers until combined. Stir in ginger, chile, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Add chopped cabbage, and mix, squeezing with hands until dough forms. (Cabbage has enough moisture, so you shouldn't need to add any other liquid.)
Form 1/4 cup dough into smooth, oblong shape. Repeat with remaining dough to make 12 dumplings. Line steamer with large outer cabbage leaves. Lay dumplings in single layer in insert.
Bring 2 inches water to a boil in wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Place steamer insert over water, cover, and steam dumplings 20 to 25 minutes, or until shiny and firm.
Transfer dumplings to serving plate. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with yogurt.


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Buying a bikini is hard enough — finding a cover up to go with it doesn't have to be. We've found a few styles that'll suit any situation. A tank dress for after-swim drinks on the boardwalk, a caftan-style that you can throw on if you're headed somewhere a little fancier and plenty of options for in-between. Slide on one over your two-piece or that great maillot that you've been eyeing. These beach bag essentials are often an afterthought, so snag one now before they sell out come Memorial Day.
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Book Review: Tale of Two Castles, by Gail Carson Levine
Elodie wants more than anything to be a mansioner and perform before crowds, and she leaves her farm in Lahnt to pursue an apprenticeship with the mansioners in Lepai's capital town of Two Castles. When she gets, there, however, she learns that things are very different than they were on her farm. Cats are trained to steal and stalk ogres, people are not always to be trusted, ogres are not always to be feared, and dragons can be very prickly creatures, who never reveal their gender to anyone and must always be referred to as IT. Mysteries abound in Two Castles, and under the guidance of the dragon Meenore, she'll learn to deduce and induce and unravel the puzzles that threaten the lives of those around her.
I love Gail Carson Levine; Ella Enchanted is one I reread several times a year. It's one of my rainy afternoon I feel like crud books. That being said, I felt this one fell a little short.
Elodie is a wonderful character. She's interesting and strong and forthright- which can help her as much as hinder her- and very clever. Her passion and talent for mansioning- acting- is very clear and leaks through into everything she does. It's never far from her thoughts or actions. She practices the Two Castles dialect at every opportunity. She studies how people walk and talk, how they hold themselves. She makes the best of things; when circumstances don't work out quite the way she expects (or hopes), she looks for the best options. She makes mistakes and she's willing to learn from them, quite a rare trait in and of itself, and she tries to temper a trusting nature with common sense, to varying degrees of success. She's a skilled actress, which serves her well on many occasions, but she's also kind and sincere. She is by far the most clearly defined character.
Much of the plot revolves around the idea of people not being who or what they seem, of the mysterious actions people take and the reasons they take them. To do this, Levine purposefully keeps Elodie in the dark, keeps the other characters in a murky, nebulous state that is to be constantly questioned, re-evaluated, and still not clearly decided upon. For Elodie, it's important. For the reader, a bit more clarity would be good. Readers are often allowed to know things that characters- even narrators- aren't, and it would have been good for us to have a better handle on the characters. Not necessarily to know everything about them- that would ruin the surprise- but they should feel less mutable. Elodie exists in a sea of grey where the other characters are just names and faces. Occasional flashes peek through: Count Jonty Um, the ogre, is sweet and kind, despite his fearsome exterior, and while decidedly prickly, Meenore generally means well. But Goodwife Celeste, Goodman Dess, Master Thiel, Princess Renn…they're significant to the story in every way, and yet, at the end, we know very little about them.
As always with Levine, however, the details are lovely, specifically the historical aspects like the mansioning- which was once performed in medieval times in caravans called mansions, in which each house represented a different portion and tenor of the play- and the clothing, right down to regional variations and the very normal fact of fleas and lice. The apprenticeships are also a fact, sometimes hard and seemingly unfair, but frequently the only way to get ahead. Right down to the details about the food and the money.
One of the running pieces that I really loved was Elodie's continued- and silent- determination to try to guess Meenore's gender. Meenore is referred to as IT through the entire piece, and as a title is called Masteress, which is a really nice combination of Master and Mistress that again speaks to the eye for detail present in all of Levine's work.
What really disappointed me, and I'll be appropriately vague here, is the ending. It was very…neat. Understandably, it's a middle grade novel, so it's not going to hit you in the face with anything, but I still expected there to be consequences for the actions taken. That there weren't…well. All actions have consequences, especially actions as significant as those we see taken through this story, and I very much would have liked to see those. It's unclear whether there'll be a sequel to this. It's definitely open to it, but at the same time, there's no particular need for it to continue, so I suppose we'll see.
This is one to give to the better readers, the ones patient enough to sift through all of the puzzles and not mind that most of the characters never really develop. The writing is enjoyable and Elodie is a wonderful narrator, so it's a pleasant way to pass a few hours. Check it out if you're a fan, but this isn't going to be the book that hooks you on Gail Carson Levine.
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I purchased a 2008 BMW 335Xi and they live up to their name. I came in on a busy day since it is around Christmas. Louis was my sales rep. Even though he had multiple clients, he did his best to make sure everyone had the needed attention. I was also introduced to Mr. Kim, he made sure that I purchased with confidence going through the details of what's been done. I'm enjoying my purchase and will be coming back for future services