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You love technology, don't you? You want to get quick and accurate weather forecast for the city you're about to visit? You just open the right website and you get the information with the speed of light. You need to find a way to do your homework as soon as possible? Your first thought is "there must be an online tool for that!"
Thanks to technology, high school students have more opportunities than ever before. There is a catch, though: you need to find the right tools to use in the right situation. That's easy when you have this list of 10 awesome online tools and resources that will make your life as a student easier.
Are you considering the option of becoming a software developer? That career is attractive for many high school students, who are on a crossroad because they don't know how to continue their education. This is a detailed article written from personal experience. Once you read it, you'll be closer to the realization: is this the right path for you? Moreover, do you need a university degree to become a software developer?
The only disadvantage of this online resource is the fact that you'll need to do at least 15 minutes of reading, but the text is fun and insightful. If you decide that you want to become a programmer, you'll appreciate this website even more; since it will tell you everything you need to know about that profession.
Are you using the full potential of your iPad? That device is more powerful than you even assume, but you need to get rid of few games and install the right apps on it. This listicle offers 26 useful apps that will boost your productivity and efficiency.
Don't be distracted by the word "business" in the title; you don't have to be a businessman to start using some of the apps on this list. Most of them are really useful for students, so you can thank us later about saving you the time you would have to spend looking for the right apps to install.
The school environment doesn't leave you with many choices, so you have to find a way to show your personality while staying within the limits of safe. This article will show you how to achieve that goal!
The disadvantage of this online resource is that it won't invent the style for you. You'll have to do that for yourself. However, you will get valuable guidance that will encourage you to experiment with different styles until you find the one that's perfectly suitable for your personality.
This website offers tons of resources that help young people develop their careers. Where do you see yourself in future? Maybe you don't have a clear image? These articles will help you clarify your vision. Then, you'll only need to pick the right college and major, and do everything to achieve the goals on your mind.
Remember: the students who know what they want are usually the most successful achievers not only during the studies, but in the real life that follows as well.
This blog will teach you not only how to identify the best career for your personal interests and capacity, but how to achieve it as well. The articles are a bit more general when compared to the previous resource, but they are really useful. They will teach you about international etiquette, proper behavior on interviews, jobs in third sector, and much more.
It will take some time for you to go through the archive of articles, but that investment will make you a wiser person when it comes to choosing the right career.
Your professors have told you this before: reading makes you smarter. However, it's not advisable for a student to waste time on useless, worthless literature. Every single piece you read should make you a better, more knowledgeable person. This website offers enough recommendations for you to spend the next summer reading really interesting and useful books.
Although the website is a bit pedestrian in terms of design, it's still an online resource worthy of a bookmark.
You are young and your mind can easily process information, so now is the perfect time for you to start learning a foreign language. This website offers a program that makes you fluent and confident at speaking any language in only three months.
The Premium package costs $97, which may seem like a lot for a high school to spend on an online service. However, pay attention to the fact that this language course is actually affordable considering the amount of money you would spend on a traditional course.
You want to learn a foreign language, but you don't know where to start? You're afraid to spend money on an expensive course and then end up being confused by the vocabulary and grammar rules? This is the website you need. Lingholic offers several articles that elaborate different languages. You can start by learning some cool words in French, Spanish, Chinese, and other languages before you commit to a single course. The articles are free and it won't take too much time for you to explore them.
You think you're too young to start thinking about a precise career and using career assessment tools? You're wrong! If you don't start identifying your goals and interests now, you might end up as a confused college student who needs more than 6 years to pick a major. You don't want to find yourself in that role.
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This free eBook is useful for everyone who wants to identify challenging opportunities and achieve the full career potential. Olivia Gamber, the author of the book, will teach you how to make yourself an attractive job hunter and stand out from the competition. You might not be looking for a job at this point, but you need to start building some skills as soon as possible.
The design of the eBook is not impressive, but the content is what matters. Plus, you'll get free access to 2 hours of video material that teaches you how to work towards a better life.
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Chairman's Message from Duncan Watt
The past year has been successful and we remain financially sound, thanks to Susan's careful stewardship. While John's planning of talks produced a wide variety of talks and speakers.
"Giving Nature a Home" was the theme and Hayley Douglas, Ranger at Clyde Muirshiel stole the season with her track-cam videos of badgers, otters and other fauna. I am very concerned, therefore, about the dwindling Renfrewshire Council support of the Ranger Service there.

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If you do nothing else Tuesday evening, make sure you watch or record PBS's Independent Lens, featuring the documentary Two Spirits.
Two Spirits is one of the most thought provoking and moving films I've seen in a long while. It's the story of Fred Martinez, a Navajo "boy who was also a girl." He was nádleehí, according to ancient Navajo culture — a male-bodied person with a female nature. (A female-bodied person with a male nature is dilbaa.) To be of integrated genders — two spirits — was a place of honor in the tribe. In fact, all gender differences were celebrated.
Fred was a typical little boy when he was young, wearing cowboy hats and following his dad around. But as he got older, he showed interest in his mother Pauline's clothes and started wearing makeup and styling his hair.
The teen refused to settle into a fixed gender. (I'm using male pronouns strictly for convenience.) Fred woke up every day and asked, "Who do I want to be today?" Sometimes he was Fred, sometimes Fredericka, sometimes F.C. and sometimes Beyoncé.
When Fred gathered his family together to tell them that he planned to live openly as who he was, his oldest brother said, "Well, I'm just going to tell you: Be careful." The warning was all too prescient.
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Fred hitched a ride to a convenience store with Shawn Murphy and some friends after a carnival in Cortez, Colorado. Later, Murphy tracked down Fred and chased him into the rocky hills, where Murphy brutally beat him to death with a rock. Five days passed before some kids happened upon the body. Murphy pled guilty to second-degree murder and got close to the maximum sentence: 40 years in prison.
Two Spirits is the story of a horrible hate crime, to be sure. But the film doesn't sensationalize the brutality in order to make an impact. The tone is gentle and respectful. What makes the movie so powerful is the contrast between the Native American tradition of honoring Two-Spirits and the way modern society ostracizes difference. The realization that an entire culture once embraced the freedom to express the entire spectrum of gender and sexuality leaves us wondering exactly which way civilization is moving.
By the way, be sure to watch through the credits so you won't miss Patti Smith's powerful "Gone Again." As someone who expresses gender fluidity in her art and life, Smith sings with the kind of energy that will make you feel empowered to live as exactly who you are. And that, after all, is what Two Spirits is all about.
In many PBS markets, Two Spirits will air at 10 p.m. ET, but check your local listings to be sure. Some areas are having special public screenings as well. To find out more about the film, check out the Two Spirits website.
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Moncler ads up a stunning new address to slew of their already prestige stores. The new addresses popped up in Paris at the prestige Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré. The boutique opened at #07 is just a few steps from the already existing one at #05, and at the same time is accompanied by a six floor headquarters for the brand. The total area takes over 1,000 square metres, accommodating sale area, are the showroom and office space.
Besides both men's and women's Moncler main collections, the new Paris flagship store offers all the maison's collections, such as Moncler Gamme Rouge to Moncler Gamme Bleu, Moncler Grenoble for men and women and the accessories. As well as the much talked about Moncler Lunettes (discover the new collection by Pharell Williams).
Design for the new opening is work of the famed Gilles & Boissier architecture studio, who already worked with label on the design of all their stores. Flagship store at Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, opened yesterday during Paris Fashion Week.
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Limerck is a city situated on Ireland. It is not a very big city, however it counts with an important set of hospital systems. Hospitals like the University Hospital Limerick, the Limerick Hospital and the University Maternity Hospital Limerick are among the most important ones. At these hospitals you will find treatments for health issues such as cancer and major surgery. They are model four hospitals, which mean they should be able to provide excellent attention even those regarding patients who enter throughout emergency.
However, even though these hospitals are supposedly to bring the best quality in health services, this year there have been several medical negligence complaints about the attention patients have been receiving at these hospitals. As a matter of fact, a report suggests Limerick hospitals face €140m costs across 14 claims. One of the main complaints is the overcrowded patient areas. As a matter of fact, some patients have been complaining about how the waiting rooms are even bigger than the patient's one.
Also, many patients have been cranky about the way they've been treated by the staff at the hospital. In many cases, they have been confronted by misdiagnosis or even the lost of exam results, which means in some cases they have to repeat the whole process of medical exams. The bad treat and short staffing is a general complaint patients have been having at Limerick Hospitals.
The most recurrent and difficult complaint is regarding the long waiting times patients have to suffer to get attention and a final diagnosis. A man relates his wife arrived the urgency area at 8:20pm but was attended by a doctor at 3 in the morning. She was ordered some blood tests and had to wait for three more hours for the results. Then, they returned at nine in the morning and had to wait until four in the afternoon for a doctor to see them.
Until now, they have had spend more than twelve hours between then waiting room and the blood test area just to get a doctor see them. However, while they were waiting, the so a patient get in escorted who was seen by a doctor right away. It was not until the next day (three days now) they got a radiographer to take her a scan but they had to wait again for a doctor to read results. The hospital told them to wait for a phone call with exam results but they never got them.
Claims like this, regarding medical negligence, are still pending at Limericks Hospitals. Due to the fact patients have not get any response about their claims, the case has turn critic. The hospitals are facing a huge penalty due to the complaints. The most difficult ones are regarding maternity issues; due to the fact is one of the hospital who has received more claims from patients so far. Over all, the service the hospital system is providing is not enough for patients needs and the growing population of Limerick.


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It's an interesting statement to make now since he'll have to endorse someone sooner or later.
Obama is a calculating person and his use of "old" and "men" leaves me to think he could be preparing to endorse Amy Klobuchar. Elizabeth Warren, though not even close to being politically progressive, is probably too far outside the mainstream-middle for Obama. I suppose it's possible he might be referring to Buttigieg since he's gay, though not referring to Buttigieg as a male might be dangerously close to alienating an entire segment of democratic supporters.
Is Obama correct in asserting that females make better leaders than their male counterparts? Is his statement a prelude to his endorsement, or did he mouth off indiscriminately?
Obama also said this:"Now women, I just want you to know; you are not perfect, but what I can say pretty indisputably is that you're better than us [men].
"I'm absolutely confident that for two years if every nation on earth was run by women, you would see a significant improvement across the board on just about everything... living standards and outcomes."Which some might see as contradicting his recent participation in the public dialogue surrounding democratic party politics, and if his first statement is, in fact, a prelude to his endorsement, that sort of criticism might appear more valid. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50805822When asked if he would ever consider going back into political leadership, he said he believed in leaders stepping aside when the time came. "If you look at the world and look at the problems it's usually old people, usually old men, not getting out of the way," he said. "It is important for political leaders to try and remind themselves that you are there to do a job, but you are not there for life, you are not there in order to prop up your own sense of self importance or your own power."


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How we start our morning is very important in setting the tone for the rest of the day. Taking the time to rise early and set a morning ritual just for you can be paramount in effecting your overall mood. Getting up and rushing to drink a cup of coffee before you speed out the door to work does little for getting your immune system jump started or your mind centered for what you need to accomplish for the day. Whatever it is for you, it's important to know that you are just as important as everyone else & deserve time to be with just yourself. Sitting outside to enjoy your morning coffee or tea, just listen to the sounds of nature and listen as the world wakes up around you. Bring your yoga mat out to the back yard and say good morning to the sun with a few sun salutations. A brisk walk in the morning can be a perfect way to clear your head and have your mind right & ready for the day. A morning meditation, if only for 5-10 minutes is a great way to relax and allow your mind & body to reconnect. Focus on your breath and get energized for your day! Maybe you wake up extra early and hit the gym, just be sure that whatever you do you don't skip breakfast as it is really the most important meal of the day! Eating a solid breakfast jumps your metabolism in gear and you are more likely to not overeat at lunch or dinner. Small snacks in between meals keeps you metabolism running and you can in turn burn more calories. Nutritionists say a cereal with whole grains and fiber is a great way to start the day, keeping you full until lunchtime. Be sure to always educate yourself & ask your doctor before starting any new exercise regimen or diet. Knowlege is power, so educate yourself and take charge of your mind and your body-they're the only one's we've got!
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Windows 2000 Power Toolkit
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Windows 2000 Power Toolkit If you're responsible for administering any Windows 2000 PCs -- either Professional or Server -- you'll benefit from having a copy of this book in your toolkit. Windows 2000 Power Toolkit offers a solid overview from an administrator's standpoint along with giving you very insightful tools and resources to find the additional information you might need.
If you are a power-user currently using Windows 2000 Professional or Server, or Windows NT Server or Workstation, you're undoubtedly searching for ways to optimize your productivity. With Windows 2000 Power Toolkit, your search is over.
Written by network administrator and training professional, Barry Shilmover, and Sunbelt Software President, Stu Sjouwerman, this book covers analysis, tuning, optimization, automation, enhancement, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Windows. Focusing on the use of operating system tools and utilities, Resource Kit elements, and selected third-party tuning, analysis, optimization, and productivity tools, Windows 2000 Power Toolkit teaches you how to carry out everyday and advanced tasks.
Windows 2000 Power Toolkit continues along the same tradition that Stu Sjouwerman set with his prior book, Windows NT Power Toolkit. This is an excellent resource for Windows 2000/NT administrators.
The book is divided into five primary sections: Windows 2000 Overview, Nuts and Bolts of Windows 2000, Networking Windows 2000, Managing Your Windows 2000 System(s) and Windows 2000 Goes Online: Internet or Intranet Access. The Appendixes covers almost 150 pages of the entire book and includes some very handy resources such as a comparison of Windows 2000 Pro and Server, Key Windows 2000 Resource Kit Utilities, a comprehensive Windows 2000 Command-Line Reference and the Windows 2000 Performance Monitor Objects and Counters. In addition, the enclosed CD-ROM contains demo/limited versions of about a dozen major third-party utilities for making administering Windows 2000 easier. (including Event Log Monitor, ScriptLogic, SPQuery [now known as UpdateExpert], and STAT, just to name a few)
All of the topics that you would imagine to be presented are included in these five sections. From Active Directory and the Windows 2000 Registry to Scripting and configuring IIS server are covered in great detail. Most of the topics are presented in an easy-to-read format and are written with a very noticeable perspective of a system administrator.
Continuing with the same format as the Windows NT Power Toolkit book did, Windows 2000 Power Toolkit includes additional information at the end of every chapter that provides you with additional web sites, books, vendors and more that provide you more information directly related to the topics presented in that chapter. In addition, in several chapters, they also include third-party (and resource kit) tools and utilities directly related to that chapter.
If you're responsible for administering any Windows 2000 PC's, either Professional or Server, you'll benefit from having a copy of this book in your toolkit. It's not going to be an exhaustive resource on every single possible problem or topic of Windows 2000, but it will provide you with a solid overview from an administrator's standpoint along with giving you very insightful resources to find the additional information you might need.
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Gibbon is the global market leader and pioneer for slacklines and has been offering innovative products in the outdoor and fun sport sector for more than ten years now. Prior to Gibbon, slacklining was an extreme sport accessible only to an elite niche of climbers. Slacklining was a bad weather alternative for climbers at Base Camp, which was created in the 70s. Gibbon has, however, created the cornerstone with its products to use slacklining in a versatile way and made it possible for everyone to balance on a slacklining line. More balance, focus and stability for body and mind as an elementary part of daily life is the driving force behind Gibbon's beliefs.
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Positioning of chips on printed-circuit boards is done with the help of the ERSA PL550A precision placement system. Alignment of chip leads and termination pads is controlled on the PC screen. Soldering in the APIK-2 infrared fuser allows setting necessary thermal profiling for packaging of elements manufactured using both lead and lead-free technology.
The quality of soldered joints is controlled with the help of the ERSASCOPE-2, a programmable optical system which displays information on the PC screen and makes it possible to visually inspect the quality of balls after soldering (shape, surface, meniscuses, coplanarity).
The proven technology for rework of chip balls in BGA packages (ball diameter is 0.5÷0.75 mm) provides for their reuse which is economically attractive considering their high cost.


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The report says: 'On Earth, this relationship between distant events in a planet's climate system is known as teleconnection.' The surprise was to find evidence of it on both of the solar system's two biggest planets.
Immense northern storms on Saturn can disturb atmospheric patterns at the planet's equator, finds the international Cassini mission in a study led by Dr Leigh Fletcher from the University of Leicester.
This effect is also seen in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the two planets are more alike than previously thought, reports Phys.org.
Despite their considerable differences, the atmospheres of Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn all display a remarkably similar phenomenon in their equatorial regions: vertical, cyclical, downwards-moving patterns of alternating temperatures and wind systems that repeat over a period of multiple years.
These patterns—known as the Quasi-Periodic Oscillation (QPO) on Saturn and the Quasi-Quadrennial Oscillation (QQO) on Jupiter, due to their similarities to Earth's so-called Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO)—appear to be a defining characteristic of the middle layers of a planetary atmosphere.
Earth's QBO is regular and predictable, repeating every 28 months on average. However, it can be disrupted by events occurring at great distances from the equator of our planet—and a new study reveals that the same is true of Saturn's QPO.
"These oscillations can be thought of as a planet's heartbeat," says Leigh Fletcher of the University of Leicester, UK, lead author of the study (published in Nature Astronomy) and co-investigator of Cassini's Composite Infrared Spectrometer (CIRS). "Cassini spotted them on Saturn about a decade ago, and Earth-based observations have seen them on Jupiter, too. Although the atmospheres of the distant gas giants may appear startlingly different to our own, when we look closely we start to discover these familiar natural patterns."
"We looked at data of Saturn's 'heartbeat', which repeats roughly every 15 Earth years, and found a huge disturbance—a palpitation, to continue the metaphor—spanning 2011 to 2013, where the whole equatorial region cooled dramatically," adds co-author Sandrine Guerlet from Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD), France.
"When we checked the timing, we realised this happened directly after the eruption of a giant storm that wrapped around Saturn's entire northern hemisphere. This suggests a link between the two events: we think that the wave activity associated with this huge storm headed towards the equator and disrupted the QPO, despite the storm raging tens of thousands of kilometres away!"
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Study (2017): Disruption of Saturn's quasi-periodic equatorial oscillation by the great northern storm
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The city unfolds before you. A rich tapestry of places both familiar and unexplored, stretching as far as the eye can see. Brisbane 1 boasts three towers, each of which contains a selection of one, two, three bedroom apartments, and three & four-bedroom penthouses. Brisbane 1 apartments are now selling from $416,000 to $2,056,000*.
Each apartment has been designed for luxurious living with large open plan living areas perfect for entertaining, spacious bedrooms with extensive storage and very generous balconies overlooking the Brisbane CBD & River, and South Brisbane & West End. Residents will also be able to enjoy expansive rooftop terraces and the exclusive-use pool and gym facilities. It is here, high above the sounds on the street, that you can feel truly at home. A private sanctuary that is all your own but connected to everything you could ever need. A place to live a life of elegance and style. Welcome to Brisbane 1.
Brisbane 1 is now complete and ready to move into.
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Ethernet magnetics – Discrete or integrated?
If you're adding wired Ethernet to a design, you will of course have to consider magnetics. All Ethernet enabled equipment has to include magnetics as the Ethernet specification for 10/100/1000BASE-T networks requires a certain level of galvanic isolation from the cable. 1:1 Transformers are usually used to meet this requirement as they also provide any required DC biasing (say when the nodes are powered from different sources, which may result in a ground offset between the transmitting and receiving equipment). Transformers also provide common mode rejection which is useful for noise attenuation between the PHY device (transceiver IC) and the physical medium (cable).
There are, broadly, two options for Ethernet magnetics that are widely used today. The first is to add an Ethernet magnetics module to your design's PCB, between the PHY chip and the connector jack. The second is to use a jack with the magnetics integrated into its housing. As you'd expect, both options have advantages and disadvantages.
Discrete Ethernet transformer modules with multiple channels in SMT packaging are widely available and usually incorporate a common mode choke on each channel for noise mitigation purposes, as 10Mbps connections and faster need this to pass FCC testing. Discrete magnetics modules are often used in cost-sensitive applications as they can be less expensive than the integrated equivalent. They also help maximise the system's protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD) as this design allows greater physical separation between the devices in the Ethernet front end.
The Bel Magnetics S558-5999-Q2-F is a dual channel 1000BASE-T LAN magnetics module while the M8-F (also pictured bottom left) is single channel
The Ethernet standard is clear on the properties the magnetics need to have. For example, a transformer for a 100BASE-T connection is required to have an inductance value of at least 350µH when a DC bias of 8mA is applied. So all magnetics modules designed for Ethernet isolation will have this in common.
Things to look out for when choosing a discrete magnetics module include the common mode rejection figures, which refer to the ability to reject noise picked up by the cable and/or produced by any impedance mismatches. You may also compare modules based on figures such as the insertion loss at different frequencies (effectively the loss of energy between the input and the output) and return loss at different frequencies (loss of energy due to impedance matching).
Another consideration is crosstalk between transmit and receive channels, which should be minimised – some modules feature shielding between the channels which can provide extra protection. Consider also the likely temperatures in your application, as devices are available with different operating temperature ranges. For example, the Bel Magnetics range come in 0 to 70°C or
-40 to +85°C versions.
Checking the literature for the PHY chip in your design will often reveal the manufacturer's recommendations based on specific modules they have tested alongside their own chip, so that represents a good place to start.
Toroidal transformers
TDK has a slightly unusual take on transformers for Ethernet magnetics. The company wanted to use toroidal (doughnut-shaped) transformers in this application as they have excellent leakage flux characteristics, but since toroidal transformers have to be hand-wound, the manufacturing tolerances are typically too loose. TDK borrowed an idea it already uses for its SMD common mode choke coils – it uses machine winding to add coils to a drum core, then combines it with a flat plate core, making the toroidal shape. The result is the ALT series.
The structure of the TDK ALT series – the coils are wound by machine onto a rectangular drum core and combined with a plate core to make the desired toroidal shape
The ALT series offers much better uniformity compared to hand wound devices, and it can provide comparable performance to equivalent products at a much smaller footprint. These devices are used discretely alongside separate common mode chokes but can save 40 to 60% of the board space that a comparable module uses.
Integrated Connector Modules
As an alternative to discrete magnetics modules, Ethernet connectors with all the required magnetics integrated into their housing have been available for some time. These integrated connector modules (ICMs) can offer a quicker and easier design process, lower component count, lower assembly cost and often, smaller footprints than using a separate module. Reliability is improved as there are fewer solder connections in the design. However, if the connector fails during production test, there may be a higher cost associated with reworking than with a discrete module.
The market leader for ICMs is Bel Stewart's MagJack range, which comes in 10/100Base-T to 10GBase-T and PoE (plus) versions
Inside the connector housing, the cores are relatively small and close together which can result in relatively high levels of crosstalk. Most modern devices feature shielding for precisely this purpose. Other EMI considerations include keeping the PCB tracks between the PHY and the ICM as short as possible. In fact, since track lengths can be kept shorter when using an ICM compared to a discrete module, ICMs have a slight advantage here. As stated above though, these short distances can cause problems with ESD susceptibility.
If you need help choosing between discrete and ICM Ethernet magnetics, get in touch with our technical specialists on our Ask an Expert page.


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The objective of the future is to maintain a high and uniform level of safety in civil aviation in Europe and to improve overall airport safety levels.
EU Regulation No.139 / 2014 sets out the technical requirements and safety procedures at airports in accordance with Regulation (EC) No.216 / 2008 of the European Parliament.
Safety is a global issue. Starting from the airport experience it is a must to focus on the evolution also in the others transport sectors.
The conference will analyze the state of the art in the aviation context and the general positive contamination in other fields.
Farther major topics are becoming more and more important: Crisis Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), engineering design, relationship with territory needs and the conference will give the opportunity to exchange point of views with leading international consulting firms, institutional bodies and non-European Countries
The Conference offers the opportunity to debate with and to see presentations from Speakers hand-picked from Authorities, Airport, Airlines, Airport Operators, Consultancies
The workshop focuses the key roles of airport safety management (Accountable Managers, Safety Managers, Post Holders, Compliance Monitoring Managers, Risk Assessment Specialists) involves also design managers, maintenance engineers, responsible for the operations area, legal offices. The conference addresses also the key figures for the management of the territories surrounding the airports, the authorities and the institutional bodies. It intends to extend the reflection on the experience of airports at other types of transport: ports and operators of intermodal centers, railways, surface transport and also the universities, the professionals and the consultants interested in applying the standards and evolutions in process.
The Conference is reserved for a limited numbers of participants
The registration form, completed in each section and duly signed, must be sent together to the contractual terms by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com
Enrollment is only finalized at the time of written confirmation by the secretary organization of IUSCONFERENCE by e-mail sent to the addressees of the participants and / or the referent indicated in the registration form.
Entry requests are accepted in chronological order until seats are exhausted.
The full rate is € 1100.00 + VAT ; Discount: second registration 15% discount, third registration 20% discount, four and more 30% discount
Extra 20% discount for members of: ARC (Airport Regional Conference), AssAeroporti, Chamber of Commerce Italy-Russia, Osservatorio Manutenzione Aeroporti
The rate includes the participation in the works of December 14 and 15, the materials (sending after the conference) presented by the speakers during the meeting and the 2017 survey produced exclusively for the meeting.
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Margaret OLLEY
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The only watercolour painting of Olley's in Gallery's collection, this work stems from Olley's period in the late 1960s travelling through Bali, New Guinea and Malaysia. Utilising watercolour for its transportability, Olley captured the architecture and human presence of Asia in an unassuming manner. Referring to her time in Kuala Lumpur, Olley stated: 'I was mad about the English version of Indian architecture, which featured lots of arches, turrets and domes'. At this time, and oblivious to the Pol Pot regime, Olley also travelled through Cambodia making work. This illustrates the fearless way in which Olley lived her life.
|Credit Line / Acquisition Information
|Gift of the Estate of Margaret Olley 2013


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Toronto Maple Leafs fans are one of the most loyal groups for any hockey teams. Night after night the ACC is sold out of Toronto Maple Leafs Tickets, year after year, the Leafs fail to bring the Stanley Cup home. We still love them! The crowd at Air Canada Centre is thrilled and electric at every game, especially during a Flyers, Penguins, Rangers, and Canadiens games! Check with Tickets.ca for Toronto Maple Leafs Tickets, Toronto Maple Leafs 2019 Season Schedule, Discounted Toronto Maple Leafs tickets, Air Canada Centre Tickets, and more!
Toronto Maple Leafs Info
Founded: 1917
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Stadium: Air Canada Centre
Conference: Eastern Conference
Division: Northern Division
Nicknames: The Leafs, Maple Leafs
Rivals: Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators
Notable Players: Ace Bailey, Brian Leetch, Jack Adams, Syl Apps
Stanley Cup Titles: 13
Last Stanley Cup title - 1966-67
Official Box Office/Website:http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/
Toronto Maple Leafs History
The Toronto Maple Leafs are an ice hockey team that was once located at Maple Leaf Gardens. In 1999 they moved to Air Canada Centre. In the beginning the team was named the Toronto St. Patricks and it was renamed the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club in 1926. They have 13 Stanley Cup wins to their credit. The last championship that they won was in 1967. Something else that should be credited to this team is that they are members of the "Original Six", which is a term coined for the group of six teams in the NHL between 1942 and 1967. The "Original Six" teams are Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Black Hawks.
The team has undergone four major changes when it comes to their uniforms and fans have seemed to continually favor the past uniform designs that were utilized. The team mascot is a bear. In fact it is Carlton the Bear and his number is 60. This is because of where the team played for much of their history at 60 Carlton Street.
You will find it interesting that this team has two different practice rings that they utilize to get ready for their games. These are located at Air Canada Centre and at the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence. This is actually operated by the local Lions Club.
Anyone that watches television or movies can tell you that the Maple Leafs are often mentioned in different films and shows. This has become a very popular name when it comes to popular culture. The fans will tell you that Toronto Maple Leafs tickets are some of the most difficult tickets for anyone to get. They are continually sold out and this is even true during the losing seasons. If you are looking for Air Canada tickets then it is wise to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs season schedule very early on and start planning your trip in advance. If not you may never get tickets. You will also want to plan for the purchase of your tickets. This is necessary as this team has often ranked last when it comes to the affordability of the tickets. On the other hand, there are also a lot of people out there that are on the other side and that will tell you that they do not like this team. In fact, in 2002 they were identified as the most hated hockey team by Sports Illustrated.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2013-2014 Season Preview
The battle cry for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL 2013-2014 season is improvement. The Toronto Maple Leafs hopes to improve on their performance the past year. Maple Leafs general manager Dave Nonis said his team is ready to make a splash this year with a renewed attitude for greatness and success. To make the team competitive this year, the team acquired goalie Jonathan Bernier from the Los Angeles Kings, power forward David Clarkson and checking center Dave Bolland from the Stanley Cup-champion Blackhawks. The team also signed former Canucks winger Mason Raymond. While the team has new pieces for this year's NHL campaign, some of the team's players the past year are already gone like Matt Frattin, Ben Scrivens, Mikhail Grabovski, Mike Komisarek, Clarke MacArthur, Mike Kostka and Leo Komarov. With the new addition they had this year, the Maple Leafs are confident of a better showing in the NHL today. Nonis assured their fans that the team are focus on competing big this year.
Toronto Maple Leafs Rivals
New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, and Montreal Canadiens
Maple Leafs vs. Devils
The New Jersey Devils is one of the oldest rivals of the Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs and Devils have faced each other multiple times in the past and most often the latter always wins. The Maple Leafs wants to avenge their past loses to the Devils which is why the games of these two NHL squads are always heated and intense. These two NHL squads do not like each other that much which is why their rivalry is expected to continue for many more years in the NHL.
Maple Leafs vs. Sabres
The Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres became rivals since their place is just too near with each other. These two squads have face each other many times with the Sabres winning most of their games. The Maple Leafs hate the Sabres since they have on their roster one of the top goalie in the history of NHL Ryan Miller. Miller has carried the Sabres to many wins against the Maple Leafs. With revenged on their mind, the rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Sabres is expected to last for a long-time.
Maple Leafs vs. Flyers
The rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers are rooted on the fact that they do not like each other. In most of the games between the Maple Leafs and Flyers, Philadelphia always beat Toronto which makes their rivalry even hotter. The fans of the two NHL teams also do not like each other which their rivalry intense even more. With a strong roster this year, the rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Flyers is expected to become more intense and exciting.
Maple Leafs vs. Senators
The Ottawa Senators is considered as the newest rival of the Maple Leafs. The rivalry between the Senators and Maple Leafs started in the 2000s. Since the Maple Leafs and Senators are just near each other in terms of geography coupled with the fact that they share the same division, their rivalry has become more exciting. When these two NHL teams face each other expect physical fights to occur since they simply do not like each other.The rivalry of these two teams are considered as one of the of the nastiest rivalries in the NHL.
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens
The Maple Leafs considers the Monreal Canadiens as their biggest rival. These two teams always play each other physical and intense. As the two NHL teams who have the most Stanley Cup Championship both Maple Leafs and Canadiens always wants to outdo each other. The rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens has been branded by NHL experts as the best in professional hockey today. Aside from the Maple Leafs and Canadiens their fans also do like each other that much. NHL experts said the rivalry of these two squads is expected to last for a long-time.
Toronto Maple Leafs At The Air Canada Centre
Address: 40 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2X2
Driving Directions: Click here for Directions to Air Canada Centre
The Toronto Maple Leafs plays all their home games at the Air Canada Centre. The Air Canada Centre is a modern sports arena situated in Bay Street in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Aside from the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Air Canada Centre is also the home of the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. The multi-purpose indoor sports arena is currently owned and operated by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE), the same group that owns both the Leafs and Raptors. Air Canada Centre pride itself as the fifth busiest arena in the world and the busiest in Canada. This sports facility is one of a kind since it has luxury suites. Sources said these luxury suites can be access from the ground floor which split the main scoreboard into several sections. The world class sports arena also has many restaurants in and out to cater to the needs of hungry sports fans all over the world.
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Welcome to this summer's Lawn Chair Catechism! We're reading Joe Paprocki's best-selling book, A Well-Built Faith: A Catholic's Guide to Knowing and Sharing What We Believe. We're taking it one chapter at a time all summer long.
When we seek guidance from God's Word, we can turn to Sacred Scripture and Church Tradition.
If someone claims to have authority to perform a very important task, we want to know that we can trust that individual. If someone pounds on your door and says, "Open up! Police!" you certainly want to verify that they have a badge before you let them in. Authority and trust go hand in hand.
We place our trust in God because God has full authority—God is, after all, the author of life! God, in turn, has given full authority to his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus himself said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." (Matthew 28:18, RSV).
Jesus, in turn, gave full authority to Peter and the Apostles when he told Peter that he would build his church upon him and gave him the keys to the king- dom. (Matthew 16:18–19). This means that we are called to place our trust in Church leadership, which speaks and acts with the authority that comes from God through Jesus Christ and the Apostles.
We face many challenges today that the Bible did not explicitly speak to. For example, if we are looking for guidance in the area of medical ethics and genetic engineering, we are exploring a challenge that did not exist in biblical times. To rely on Scripture alone to guide us in such an area severely limits us. The Magisterium, which is part of the Church's Tradition, can provide us with the guidance we need to make informed decisions that are grounded in God's revealed Word.
Questions for Reflection and Discussion:
- What is your understanding of Church Tradition, as opposed to Church traditions?
- What advantage does having a Magisterium—an official teaching office—give to the Catholic Church?
- If the Bible is not an "answer book" to all of life's challenges, just what is it? What is the purpose of the Bible?
- What is your personal experience with Scripture? How familiar are you with the Bible? What is your biggest obstacle when it comes to deepening your familiarity with the Bible?
- What does it mean to you to say that everything in the Bible is true but not necessarily fact?
Feel free to comment on your own thoughts from this week's reading, your impressions and reflections, and/or your answers to these questions. You can also share your blog post by linking up below.
Next week, we'll cover Chapter 4: Using Brand-Name Equipment: The Trinity. For the complete reading schedule and information about this summer's Lawn Chair Catechism, visit the Lawn Chair Catechism page.
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2017 Conference on Communications Policy Report
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The pace of change in the American media landscape has accelerated in the past few years. New technology is profoundly changing the way people consume content, which in turn challenges a media ecosystem already buffeted by long-term challenges to business models. This is unfolding at a time when the stakes surrounding media—the obligations of industry, the role of public policy—seem greater than at any time in recent history. Americans are divided politically, making public discourse often heated and sometimes deeply disturbing. Trust in government is at historic lows, with 20% of Americans saying they trust government to do the right thing always or most of time, less than half the level (44%) recorded in 1984. Policymaking at the federal level is hamstrung and the new media marketplace, to some observers at least, makes it harder for people to find common ground on important issues of the day.
This context framed the 32nd Annual Aspen Institute Conference on Communications Policy, "Developing Policies for the New Media Landscape." Although a settled definition of "new media" is hard to come by, the term generally refers to the digital tools that allow people and organizations to create and exchange images, text or audio. What makes new media "new" and constantly evolving is the nature of the digital tools at people's disposal. These tools are more portable and powerful than ever before and the networks that connect them are faster and more pervasive. New media is bringing, and has the potential to bring even more, new participants to the worlds of entertainment, news and information-exchange. Similarly, new media offers a platform for wider participation in public debate.
Such optimism, though, is tempered by some difficult economic and social realities in new media. Economically, even though it is easier and less costly than ever before to create media content, reaching an audience for new content creators still has significant challenges. Socially, even though digital technologies offer on-ramps for more (and more diverse) voices to participate in the marketplace of ideas and culture, new media platforms and better social discourse do not always go hand-in-hand.
The upshot is that the new media environment is brimming with potential, yet is accompanied with a strong sense of foreboding. This gives an urgency for stakeholders in the public and private sectors to take action that, on the one hand, does not upset the apple cart of dynamism while, on the other, steers the output of new media away from degrading the public square. Striking the right balance in devising policy approaches that balance these two imperatives is not easy. Participants approached the task by proposing policy ideas aimed at improving the environment for new media while also asking more from leaders and citizens who participate in media-enabled public debate.
Foreword to the 2017 Conference on Communications Policy Report
Changing Economics of Media in a New Landscape for Generating and Sharing Content
Policy Principles
Policy Proposals
Investment in Access and Inclusion
Regulatory Changes to Promote Network Deployment
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The Boston Globe: "Massachusetts prisons have changed how they dispense medication to inmates infected with HIV in a calculated effort to discourage them from taking life-saving drugs that cost the state millions of dollars a year, according to a federal civil rights lawsuit. The suit, which is expected to be filed today in US District Court in Boston, says the prison system and its medical provider removed HIV medication in February 2009 from the list of prescribed drugs that inmates have long been allowed to keep in their cells under the so-called Keep On Person program. ... As a result of the change, HIV-positive inmates who took their medicine in the privacy of their cells now must go to an infirmary 'ed line' daily, often several times a day, with scores of other inmates who receive single dosages of other medications, says the suit. ... lawyers for UMass Correctional Health, in response to a similar suit filed last year in state court and later withdrawn, wrote that the contractor made the change to improve adherence to HIV medication regimens" (Saltzman, 11/22).
This article was reprinted from kaiserhealthnews.org with permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Kaiser Health News, an editorially independent news service, is a program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonpartisan health care policy research organization unaffiliated with Kaiser Permanente.


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Cluster SSAS, How change the default listening port configuration ?
Previously, SSAS was listening on all IP addresses of the cluster group using the default port (2383). Any alternate port configuration is ignored until version 2005 and 2008/R2. It's not the same behavior with a standalone instance.
But since Analysis Services 2012, we are able to change the default port in cluster by editing the properties or msmdsrv.ini file.
Don't forget to configure your firewall to allow incoming requests on TCP port 2383. See also others port: 2382, 80,440 (Configure the Windows Firewall to Allow Analysis Services Access)
Test case:
- In my test below, I run the command tasklist /svc | findstr msmdsrv to get the processID of my instance SSAS 2012.
- Then, I run netstat -ano | findstr <myProcessID> to check if my instance is listening on my new configured port 5555.
- As you can see, it works :-)
Regarding the limitation of 2005/2008:
- http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/377639/2008-rtm-ssas-named-analysis-services-instance-port-doesnt-adjust-to-the-configured-port-after-a-failover
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2466860
- http://blogs.msdn.com/b/karang/archive/2009/09/05/sql-server-analysis-services-port-sql-2005-2008.aspx
IMPORTANT (9 November,2012) : Although you can connect to instance like "virtualName:port" , my colleague from Support Team confirm me, that we are not allow to change de port 2383 on clustered instance.
Port configuration for an Analysis Services cluster : On computers that have multiple network cards, Analysis Services listens on all IP addresses using the port you specify. On a clustered instance, Analysis Services will listen on all IP addresses of the cluster group, but only on TCP port 2383. You cannot specify an alternate fixed port for a clustered instance. ( http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms174937.aspx#bkmk_cluster
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WL#3735: Replication begin/end log markers
Affects: Server-Prototype Only — Status: Un-Assigned
SUMMARY ------- Clearify begin/end of statements in log. PROBLEMS -------- 1. Sending table map events for every statement is inefficient. It would be nice if we only had to send table map events when the table has been changed. 2. The first row-based event after a set of table map events does the locking of all tables. The current code is complicated since the first row-based event might be for a table that should be filtered away. Having the locking in a separate event, will simplify the filtering code of the row-based events. SOLUTION (Just a draft, needs more work) ---------------------------------------- 1. We need to clarify what the log should contain for the following four things happening on the master: a. Start transaction : This is a BEGIN query log event. We probably need to have this for all transactions. b. Start statement : This needs to somehow encode all tables used in the statement so that tables that use table locking can make the table locks. c. End statement : This is just a flag. d. End transaction : Currently coded as COMMIT or ROLLBACK query log events or XID events. 2. For each of these we need to specify exactly when the events/flags should be generated and when not (i.e. is it allowed to have implicitly marked begin/end markers?). OPEN ISSUES ----------- 1. How should the table map list be purged in the slave?
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Generations of ranchers, your highway safety, our water resources, and
God's creatures depend upon it.
Sell beer at LEAF!
Proceeds benefit Save Sandy Creek
Most of you have asked over and over: How can I help?
Here's a way to help AND have fun. Save Sandy Creek volunteers will staff the beer booth at LEAF (Llano Earth Arts Fest). The festival is at Grenwelge Park, 199 East Haynie Street in Llano.
The hours of beer sales are as follows, and workers can sign up for a 2- or 3-hour shift by calling 512-755-9393 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
Fri., March 13 - 2-10pm
Sat., March 14 - Noon-10pm
Sun., March 15 - Noon-6pm
Volunteers receive a guest pass for themselves. Tickets for non-volunteers are $20 pre-sale, $25 at the gate. Kids 17 and under are free.
Save Sandy Creek gets a portion of sales and will have the opportunity to promote the cause. Please SIGN UP to come help!
On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality ordered a contested case hearing in the air application for the proposed Collier Material's sand plant.
TCEQ commissioners named about 16 residents as "affected parties" who will be able to participate as parties in the hearing. That means they each can individually call witnesses and present evidence.
The commission has also ordered the judge to consider 10 issues concerning the technical analysis of the project and its effect on the health of the neighbors. The commission remarked that the vast amount of community input and engagement impacted their decision making.
Your letters and comments really made a difference.
The process for this permit application, normally the easiest to attain, will now take an additional 12 months. If Collier Materials intends to pursue the sand mine on Sandy Creek after that timeline, there will still be four more time-consuming applications required with no guarantee of success.
Save Sandy Creek had a delegation of about 26 local residents at the meeting in Austin. We had by far the largest contingent among the groups represented for other applications. There was not a single supporter of the sand plant present.
We appreciate everyone that took the time to travel to attend the hearing. Save Sandy Creek will continue to fight the industrialization of Sandy Creek.
The next event will be a pre-trial hearing that will occur about two months from now. It is a public event and we will keep you advised of the time and place.
Thank you.
Fermin Ortiz (512-755-9393)
Chair Save Sandy Creek
The TCEQ hearing will be this Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 12100 Park Circle, Building E Room 201S. The facility is near I35 and Parmer in North Austin.
The purpose of the meeting is for the TCEQ Commissioners to determine whether there will be a contested case hearing in our opposition to the industrialization of Sandy Creek.
The TCEQ staff said there is plenty of free parking but it is a large campus so suggested we arrive in plenty of time to find the building and room.
A caravan will leave the Sunrise Beach City Hall office at 7AM. The caravan will be headed by Larry Black (512-658-7801) and Binky Morgan (512-507-4486). Maps for the drive will be available.
The meeting starts promptly at 9:30. We are the first item on the new business agenda. The plan is to be back home before noon.
TCEQ rules do not allow for any public speakers at this hearing. Larry Black, as our pro bono attorney, will represent us. This is more of an opportunity to show support for our cause.
Fermin Ortiz (512-755-9393)
Chair Save Sandy Creek
Many of us Save Sandy Creek supporters recently received a packet from TCEQ regarding a hearing to determine whether or not to grant our numerous requests for a contested case hearing. It is a multi step and complicated process. For instance, TCEQ rules restrict the speakers to affected parties so not many of us will be allowed to speak. The good news is we are not required to take any action at this time. Better news is that Larry Black is the attorney of record and is providing his services for free. Praise God for Larry.
We will be hosting an information meeting the week before the first TCEQ meeting on January 29th. We will send out a notice once the site and date for this information meeting is secured. Please plan on coming to the TCEQ meeting on Wednesday January 29th at 9:30am currently scheduled at the TCEQ headquarters in Austin. If the site remains in Austin, we will be setting up a car pool arrangement for early that morning so we can demonstrate to TCEQ our concerns and opposition to the industrialization of Sandy Creek.
If any of you get an individual response from TCEQ or any other party please contact Larry at 512- 658-7801 or at lblack@
Thank you to all Save Sandy Creek supporters
May y'all all have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
As many of you are aware, The Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) mailed out more than 400 packets to supporters of Save Sandy Creek who filed opposition to the industrialization of our precious water source. TCEQ has a process that they are required by law to adhere to. This packet is just part of that process. The information is extensive and will take the leadership of Save Sandy Creek some time to review. Please note that we have already requested a contested case hearing. We will be in touch as we develop a response. If you'd like to share your thoughts with us please do! We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers. As Admiral Farragut said, "Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead!"
Thank you,
Fermin Ortiz, Larry Black, and Binky Morgan
A major tributary to the Llano River and Lake LBJ, Sandy Creek is unmistakable if you drive Highway 71 to Sunrise Beach, Llano, or Enchanted Rock from the East, or Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls, and beyond from the West. A very wide, pristine sandy creek, often dotted with cattle or wildlife, it's crossed by a long stretch of two-lane bridge with a highway sign bearing its name. Its waters are among the purest in the Hill Country, and it bears some of the oldest exposed stone in North America. Sandy Creek meant everything to the Native Americans, to the early settlers, and now to the folks who live along it today, many of whom can trace multiple generations of ownership.
Generations of ranchers have relied upon Sandy Creek for water to maintain cattle and homesteads. This project will require multiple thousands of gallons of water PER DAY to operate. Homeowners throughout the area--seasonal, weekend and full-time--know this will destroy property values and impact their quality of life. Hunters and bird-watchers will see declining populations as the water disappears. The tourism industry will suffer. Finally, the potential for serious accidents will rise dramatically due to the projected 40-plus fully-loaded (and 40-plus empty) tractor-trailer trips per day on Highway 71. (Note that the application as presented to the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality allows for many more truck trips than current projections.)
We are an organization of ranchers, neighbors, hunters, friends, and fans of Sandy Creek--and users of Highway 71--who are deeply concerned about the damage that our water reserves, highways, tourism industry, businesses, ecosystem and lifestyle will suffer if the proposed Collier Materials sand and rock crushing plant is put into operation in Sandy Creek. We pledge to do everything we can legally and ethically to stop this project before it starts.
It appears the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has fulfilled its responsibility of protecting Texas' beautiful natural resources.
Please read the online article then go buy a paper for the full article. The Friday edition of the newspaper is available at the 7-11 in Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland HEB, and many locations in Marble Falls.
We cannot let our guard down. We will keep fighting til the bell rings and the gloves are cut off. We are not gloating, merely informing.
Fermin Ortiz
A nice article by Daniel Clifton about the riparian restoration project on Sandy Creek is linked to below.
Members of Save Sandy Creek and land owners continue to work with subject matter experts to minimize the impacts and amount of sand and debris that flows into the Highland Lakes from Sandy Creek. Through natural restoration efforts of the riparian areas, sand flow can be significantly alleviated--the way nature intended.
The photograph to the left is a combination of two photographs from Google Earth Pro. The two photos are of the exact same scale. The photo of the FM 1980 Collier Sand Works shows what is believed to be a similar operation as to what is proposed in Sandy Creek, although the applications submitted for the work to date do not give precise information as to size of the operation. Later applications may specify with more accuracy but for now this is the best information available. IF later applications are filed with more equipment this composite will be changed to reflect that.
The photograph above does not show the size of the sand mining that will occur in the creek itself or the large mining or truck equipment needed to remove the sand. Steve Nash does not have a lease with any of the land owners adjacent to the location of the mine. Trucks will have to traverse the length of the creek shown here to get to Mr. Nash's land near the Hwy 71 bridge where it can move from the creek to the sand processing equipment.
Additional photographs here show (above) the sand handling equipment that Collier first said would be moved here in the Spring, and (left) the two waste water pits on the Collier site currently along the Llano river.
These photographs were prepared by Larry Black, a lawyer for many of the landowners most affected by the proposed industrialization of Sandy Creek.
The accident described in the article linked here occurred on a portion of Highway 71 that has four lanes and has high visibility. If Collier Materials is allowed to place a plant on the Nash property right before the Sandy Creek bridge, their trucks would be entering a two-lane portion of the highway. They will be coming out of the Nash property by a bridge that allows no ability to safely evade the increased heavy commercial traffic.
We are not talking about a few trucks. Based on Collier Materials' actual quotes of how much sand they want to remove (between 1000 - 1700 tons per day) that would require between 40 and 68 fully loaded 25-ton capacity trucks a day trying to exit the property and then have to go up a sharp hill on a two-lane portion of 71. Another 40 to 68 empty trucks would need to enter the Nash property every day -- thereby doubling the potential for a tragic accident.
Collier Materials proposes an 8-hour day. Eight hours x 60 minutes = 480 minutes. At 40 trucks per day every 6 minutes a truck will be trying to either enter or leave the property. At 68 trucks per day it's every 3.5 minutes per day. The only way to keep this area safe is to defeat the attempt to industrialize Sandy Creek.
Collier Materials is on record as wanting to extract between 1000 and 1700 tons of sand per day, not for just one year or just two years. They have explicitly stated that they want to do it forever, or until they can't make money on it.
This project affects everyone who travels east from Llano, Kingsland or Sunrise Beach to Horseshoe
Bay or Austin. It affects everyone who travels west from Horseshoe Bay, Blue Lake, Deer Haven, The Trails or Sandy Harbor to Llano or Sunrise Beach.
The supporters of the industrialization of Sandy Creek want us to believe that there will be no increase in risk to the public. The truth is in the math.
Save Sandy Creek thanks State Senator Dawn Buckingham's office, State Representative Andy Murr and U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway's office for their attendance at the TCEQ public hearing and their interest in gathering information on this important issue. Local elected officials attending and speaking were Mike Bird, City Councilman from Sunrise Beach, and Peter Jones, Llano County Precinct 1 Commissioner.
Here is a brief recap of the information presented:
Pictured to the left above is the new plot plan, which shows SIX sand stockpiles. These stockpiles will be 45 feet high and their bases will cover one acre each. This information was not known to the public prior to this meeting.
Scott & White Medical Center, near the intersection of HWY 71 and 281, is about 45 feet high -- the height of the six proposed sand stockpiles. It covers half an acre, so the sand stockpiles will be double its width. Pictured in the section below is an image of the equipment that will be on site.
Property owner Steve Nash and Collier Materials have repeatedly said this was to be a modest plant, but now the truth is known. They will be expanding their production levels multi-fold from what was previously represented. This new level of production will exacerbate all the concerns for area residents, animals, and the environment.
Altogether 25 residents that live closest to the sand mine spoke against it, some detailing their age and significant pulmonary illnesses that will be aggravated by the pollution from the plant. One young father explained that he is on dialysis and has an immune disorder. He felt that the quantity of particulate matter from the plant will assure his death, echoing statements made by others.
Beyond the particulate matter that was the topic at hand, TCEQ explained that they had no idea where the water would come from to spray the sand stockpiles, although all of their conclusions assumed adequate water at all times to keep the pollution under control.
An email from Kevin Collier of Collier Materials was shown, in which he indicated that last year his sand mine in Llano County consumed 1.1 million gallons of water per month. This is almost 50,000 gallons per day. This area has not been proven to produce that volume of water.
Both Steve Nash and Kevin Collier were present at the public meeting but neither offered comments supporting the sand mine, nor did anyone else.
Not one single individual spoke in favor of this project.
Thank you to all who attended for presenting reasoned, articulate, calm, factual testimony.
On Thursday August 16, a presentation by Save Sandy Creek was held at the Sunrise Beach Community Center. The focus of the presentation was to explain how we can work together to assist our neighbors at the mouth of Sandy Creek that need to have sand removed from their waterfront, without the industrialization of Sandy Creek. It was a full house and the audience was engaged. We had numerous elected officials and their representatives in attendance. Several stated that they had gained new information that they were unaware of.
Another image of the August 16 meeting. >
If your organization would like to have representatives from Save Sandy Creek make a presentation at your next meeting, please email us at email@example.com.
On July 30 2018, members of Save Sandy Creek meet with Congressman Mike Conaway at the Congressman's Town Hall meeting at the Llano Library. L-R: Fermin Ortiz, Congressman Mike Conaway, Jennifer Ortiz, Binky Morgan, Patsy Wiley, Henry Tate, Dave Oswald, John Wiley, Winnie Tate-Morgan
On July 31 2018, Fermin Ortiz, representing Save Sandy Creek, met with our State Representative Andrew Murr in the family ranch house. Fermin was pointing out the area that state agencies have a vested interest and responsibility in protecting from flooding. Fermin was explaining that the residents at the mouth of Sandy Creek can be protected without the industrialization of Sandy Creek. Representative Murr was very interested in pursuing a long term solution.
Please take a moment to read this. It is an evaluation by a State Certified Professional Road Engineer regarding the traffic implications and solutions resulting from the proposed industrialization of Sandy Creek.
This letter was submitted to TCEQ by Kingsland attorney Larry Black, who represents several families with properties adjacent to the proposed sand mine.
In a vote held Monday July 9, the Llano County Commissioners Court voted to OFFICIALLY OPPOSE the Collier Materials Plant Proposal.
The City Council of the City of Sunrise Beach Village voted unanimously to OPPOSE the Rock Crusher and Sand & Gravel Plant proposed by Collier Materials Inc. at Sandy Creek in Llano County.
The July 13 edition of the Austin Chronicle features a piece on Save Sandy Creek!
The Texas Observer posted this story on July 18!
Even if you have previously submitted a comment in opposition or have signed a petition, treat this like a RESTART BUTTON. We do not want the TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY to think opposition has gone away. Please get back on the TCEQ website, enter PERMIT NUMBER 152092L001, and state that you are "OPPOSED TO THE INDUSTRIALIZATION OF SANDY CREEK." It does not have to be a long or eloquent statement; we just need more numbers to keep fighting for Sandy Creek. Please do it NOW while you are thinking of it! Thank you!!
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- Savannah is truly a city rich in the "essence" of Southern charm and hospitality, romance, intrigue, centuries of history, hauntings and more! The quaint south will work its spell as we capture photographic magic on its many cobblestone streets. Nearby, Tybee Island offers a great pier and along with its beaches. Emphasis in my on-location workshops will be on the art of seeing, lens choice, exposure and composition. We'll cover it all-macro, telephoto, wide angle and basic flash, both indoors and outdoors, from landscapes to people!
- Meet and greet Friday October 5th, 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby.
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With the growth and acceleration of the Internet of Things (IoT), data collection is increasingly being performed by sensors and smart devices. Consuming and analyzing the massive amounts of data transmitted from sensing devices is considered the next Big Data challenge. A key problem in processing large quantities of data in real-time is the detection of event patterns, and this is why streaming analytics, also known as Event Stream Processing (ESP), is becoming a mainstream solution in IoT. Kx engineers Caolan Rafferty and Krishan Subherwal recently wrote a technical paper that highlights the use case of kdb+ with ESP.


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Solskjaer won't get United job by default as Pochettino remains No.1 choice - sources
Manchester United will continue to conduct a thorough process in the search for a new manager, sources have told ESPN FC, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's 100 percent record in his caretaker role so far following last month's sacking of Jose Mourinho.
Solskjaer, who is with the United squad on a warm-weather training break in Dubai, has become the first manager at Old Trafford since Sir Matt Busby to win his first five games in charge of the team.
The Norwegian's success, not only in terms of results but also by being able to revitalise the playing squad, has sparked widespread support among the club's fans for the former United forward to be given the manager's job on a permanent basis.
It has also been reported that several members of the club's first-team squad want Solskjaer to be given the opportunity to take the club forward in the long-term.
Sunday's trip to Tottenham is regarded as the first real test of Solskjaer and his team, however, with Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs still in contention for the title.
Sources have told ESPN FC that Pochettino is the leading candidate to become Mourinho's permanent successor, although Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri is also being considered by the United hierarchy. Pochettino and Allegri are ranked seventh and fourth respectively among the world's managers in the ESPN FC 100.
While Solskjaer has impressed United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and the Glazer family, the club's owners, by swiftly restoring the team to winning ways, there is a determination within Old Trafford to ensure that the next appointment is made following a full and thorough process.
Sources have told ESPN FC that United want to recruit a manager who can deliver major trophies to the club and make the team competitive in every competition.
And while Solskjaer's impressive start to the job has given the 45-year-old the chance to be considered for the role on a permanent basis, sources have made it clear to ESPN FC that he will not be given the job by default.
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Fireworks in Southwest Harbor, Maine!
This year, fireworks were launched from a barge off Dysarts Marina (it looks as if the boat is on fire!) and were sponsored by Gilley's Head of the Harbor Restaurant along with several donors to make it happen! This was the view from my house, so I set up the camera and tripod and hoped for good weather! It was my first time shooting fireworks and it wasn't easy manually focusing on a moving subject in the dark but some of these came out pretty well.
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I love taking pictures of lighting. These are very interesting pendant fixtures which gave me some fun bokeh!
A nice, dry French Viognier with a view…
I had a glass of Gerard Bertrand Viognier Reserve Speciale – Pays D'Oc, France 2010 today on the deck at the Chart Room at the Black Point Inn. It's a very reasonable $15-$18 buy. Highly recommended…the wine and the outdoor dining!


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This popular trail is 1.5 miles long and paved, extending between the Eden Family YMCA on Kennedy Street and Island Ford Landing with a variety of interesting plants and wildlife found along the trail. From the circle, the Greenway can be accessed by crossing the Smith River on Meadow Road and turning right. Parking, picnic shelter and rest room facilities are available at the trailhead. Benches are located along the trail. The Eden Greenway along the Smith River was a project of one of DRBA's founders, Mike Covey. The next phase of the planned citywide system will extend the greenway up river beyond the bridge toward the Spray dam. DRBA thanks City of Eden Mayor John Grogan, members of the Eden City Council, planning director Kelly Stultz, Sam W Smith, Inc., and the Annie Penn Community Trust (now the Reidsville Area Foundation) for making the greenway a reality.


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Set in a 19th-century building, Capri Tiberio Palace is a 2-minute walk from Capri's central Piazzetta. It offers elegant, design rooms with LCD satellite TV. It features a panoramic rooftop terrace. Most rooms include a balcony or terrace, and most have views of the sea. They come with air conditioning, minibar and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves local Mediterranean dishes which can be enjoyed on its sea-view terrace, while in summer months Kosher cuisine is served in a separate area. The contemporary-style Jacky Bar features a chic décor. Capri Tiberio Palace includes a wellness centre with hammam, sauna and hot tub. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.
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Oldman shines in "Darkest Hour"
I came to a frank realization this week that between Prince Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle, Season Two of Netflix's "The Crown", screening "Darkest Hour", and Prince Philip's half-birthday on Sunday that I'm clearly becoming something of an Anglophile. And aren't we all? Americans, I tend to see, have a clear fixation on the British Royal Family and the customs of our closest allies. If you need further evidence, I would only have to refer you to a snap of the Duchess of Cambridge in a houndstooth coat to start the swooning. Of all these self-illuminating topics, though, only "Darkest Hour" is under the purview of this column. Fortunately, it's also one of the better films of the year and features a career pinnacle performance by Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill.
There's no doubt in my mind that Oldman will win the Academy Award this year for turning the aging, curmudgeonly Prime Minister into a man again living and breathing the spirit of an empire on silver screens around the world. If there was a high point in English national pride, it was the rebuilding days after the second World War in which the great island dug itself out from near ruination and came to pass again as a world power. Churchill was instrumental in the victory over the Nazi Reich and the movie is set during the time in which he's first elected into office and the civilian flotilla evacuation of northern France that was so beautifully captured in this summer's Christopher Nolan spectacle, "Dunkirk". For events that are so well documented, it's important to see them relived for us here. I am an enthusiastic student of history and I love the cravings that a film like this leaves me with to seek more.
Gary Oldman is no stranger to sizable and important roles. He was Sirius Black and Sid Vicious and Lee Harvey Oswald and - lest we ever forget it - Dracula! As Winston Churchill, however, he disappears behind a heavy layer of prosthetic makeup and cigar smoke to embody the diplomat so thoroughly that I at times could not see the man behind the character. Churchill was bigger than real life. He was the Abraham Lincoln of England, if you will. There's no shortage of top-hatted memories of the bullish politician. What I so loved about this film was its ability to imbue the ten-foot tall image he projected with enough fear and self-doubt to humanize him. Two women helped him achieve great success: his duty-bound wife, Clementine (Kristin Scott Thomas), and his personal secretary, Elizabeth Layton (plucky Lily James), an anchor point for him in this story. He relied on their loyalty and perspective when two of his greatest enemies presented themselves. Here I refer primarily to the scotch bottle, but also the bitter in-fighting in Parliament where rivals Neville Chamberlain (Ronald Pickup) and Viscount Halifax (Stephen Dillane) plot mercilessly to discredit and remove him from his position. The movie is ably directed by Joe Wright ("Atonement") and features several of the director's hallmark traits (like extreme overhead shots) and boasts a fantastic score by Dario Marianelli.
Churchill's first term as PM was at the height of greatest challenge for his country. He had the ear of the King (Ben Mendelsohn) and other prominent members of the society, like Sir Anthony Eden (Samuel West), but one of the final scenes in this movie is tremendously entertaining and educating. Churchill drops into the Tube and rides the train with dozens of Londoners on their morning errands. He scandalizes the place by even setting foot there, but charms the crowds by asking their actual input in how best to handle Hitler and the future of their great state. I felt not just pride for these people, but pride for the same moments in our own history that were taking place on this side of the Atlantic where Roosevelt was driving groundwork for American culture toward this most prosperous period it too would ever sustain.
"Darkest Hour" runs 125 minutes and is rated PG-13 for some thematic material. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.


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These cold winter days are long ones for teachers in many parts of the country. When the wind chills are dangerously low and principals and teachers make the decision for indoor recess, children across the country face another day of little physical activity. And while there are many indoor games and activities that can help pass the time of a 20 to 30 minute free period, it is important to make sure that whenever possible students are allowed to get outside and enjoy the chance to get some physical exercise.
In as effort to address the problem of keeping kids healthy and addressing the problem that Nationally, the childhood obesity rate in America is at 18.5%, more and more schools are paying closer attention to the activity levels of students while they are at school. Not surprising, places
It might surprise you to know that about 67% of teenagers in the United States say they want to spend more time with their parents. Though it goes against what most people think they know about their teens, it should hearten parents of soon-to-be teens. To capitalize on the potential for your child's desire to spend time with you, it helps to come up with some good family entertainment ideas. Here are just a few fun games to play to get you started.
If you are interested in finding a fun and wholesome family entertainment activity to spend more time together, you have plenty of ideas to choose from. Think about what types of activities your family already do together, and find a new game to expand your interests together.


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Rockies' rally falls short in 6-5 loss to Marlins
DENVER – The Colorado Rockies started slow and finished strong. That wasn't enough to overcome Giancarlo Stanton's record-setting night.
Stanton homered for the sixth straight game at Coors Field and the Miami Marlins held on to beat the Rockies 6-5 Saturday.
Nathan Eovaldi pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Bryan Petersen had three hits for the Marlins. Jose Reyes and Gorkys Hernandez added two hits each.
Tyler Colvin had three hits and three RBIs while Josh Rutledge and Dexter Fowler added two hits apiece for the Rockies, who nearly erased a 6-0 deficit.
"We're always going to battle back," Colvin said.
The Marlins said Stanton became the first player in major league history to homer in his first six games at a big league park, according to information provided to the team by the Elias Sports Bureau.
"I thought I was just going for here. That's pretty cool," Stanton said. "Anytime you do something no one's ever done in the big leagues, it's something pretty cool."
His drive Saturday traveled an estimated 448 feet, and combined with Friday's shot to center he has covered approximately 920 feet on his last two homers at Coors Field.
He tied the game Friday with his 474-foot homer. He capped a four-run first inning Saturday with a three-run shot onto the concourse in left field. Stanton's 24th of the season gave the Marlins a 4-0 lead against Tyler Chatwood (3-3).
"He's the classic example of a big-time slugger," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. "You can get him out, but if you misfire and he runs into it then there's no ballpark, in the American League or National League, that's going to hold him."
Reyes made it 6-0 in the second with a two-run triple down the left-field line.
"The two big pitches I messed up on were the two to Reyes," Chatwood said. "(The one to Stanton) was actually a good pitch and off the plate. He put a pretty good swing on it."
Eovaldi (4-8) didn't give up a hit until Michael Cuddyer's single in the fourth. He allowed one run on six hits, walked four and struck out three in 6 2-3 innings.
He left after giving up a two-out single to Rutledge and a walk to Fowler. Chad Gaudin came on and got Cuddyer to ground out to end the seventh.
Cuddyer left the game after the eighth inning when he aggravated his right oblique, an injury that recently cost him 11 games. He came off the disabled list Thursday and will probably miss more time.
"It's most likely a DL situation," Tracy said.
The Rockies chipped away and nearly came all the way back. Colvin hit an RBI double in the fourth before Jordan Pacheco had an RBI double and Chris Nelson a sacrifice fly in the eighth to make it 6-3.
"I kick myself for the seventh when Wilin (Rosario) led off with a double and I didn't do my job," Colvin said.
Colorado cut it to one on Colvin's two-run single in the ninth before Steve Cishek got Pacheco to ground out for his ninth save.
Chatwood allowed six runs and nine hits in four innings.
NOTES: The Rockies placed OF Carlos Gonzalez on the bereavement list due to the death of his grandfather in Venezuela. Colorado recalled OF Charlie Blackmon from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. ... Rockies RHP Jhoulys Chacin (pectoral nerve irritation) is expected to start against the Mets in New York on Tuesday. ... Marlins RHP Josh Johnson (7-9) is scheduled to face LHP Drew Pomeranz (1-7) in Sunday's series finale.


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LOS ANGELES (CBS) — When you feel sick, you want help fast. And now there's an app for that. It's called iTriage. It's free and available to iPhone and Android users.
A symptom checker starts the process. Based on the symptoms that they're having, the app will take them on a series of additional questions and direct them toward the kind of provider that they need to see for that particular problem.
Then the application also guides you to the nearest provider for the type of care you need. If it's urgent care, you'll be directed to a Texas Medclinic or other nearby offices.
The application was created by two emergency room physicians and launched in 2007.
About 40 percent of Americans are carrying around smartphones these days and people are demanding access to useful information on their personal devices. Texas Medclinic wants to be part of the trend.
The app, however, is no replacement for an emergency room.
"You know, if you're having a serious medical emergency, you should call 9-1-1 and not download an app and look it up on your phone," Texas MedClinic CEO Dr. David Gude said. "But outside of that, it gives people some good direction and good ideas."
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Today I have a SNEAK PEEK for you! This coordinating set is a suite for all seasons.
From June 1st, you will be able to order a whole swag of new stamps, embellishments and crafting goodness! Aren't these cards so pretty?
Watch the video and put these on your wish list. You will be able to purchase these from me from June 1st, and I will have the new catalogue download on my blog for you to browse through. I am also planning a new catalogue Walk Through on my Aussie Stampers Youtube Channel to highlight my favourite things.
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