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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Candidates in Hong Kong's September elections must by law pledge that the city is an "inalienable" part of China and advocating independence could end their candidacy, the head of the Electoral Affairs Commission (EAC) said on Tuesday (July 19).
The comments come after the EAC and the Hong Kong government sparked anger by saying candidates for the legislative council, which includes pro-democracy and independence activists, are required to declare in a new Confirmation Form that the city falls directly under the central government in Beijing.
The Hong Kong government also said that advocating and promoting independence was "contrary" to that declaration and could render a candidate ineligible. The EAC said anyone making a false declaration was "liable to criminal sanction".
"The introduction of the Confirmation Form has sound legal basis. The measure (is) entirely based on legal and procedural considerations," EAC chairman Justice Barnabas Fung Wah told lawmakers on Tuesday, according to a printed version of the remarks.
Hong Kong is part of China but governed by separate laws under a "one country, two systems" framework agreed with the British when it was handed back from colonial rule in 1997.
"There have been comments and proposals in the public arena which have deviated from 'one country, two systems' and the constitutional status of Hong Kong as prescribed in the Basic Law. In this regard, there are public concerns on whether candidates fully understand the Basic Law," Mr Fung said.
Relations between Hong Kong and Beijing have frayed in recent years amid pro-democracy protests, a failed bid for electoral reform and instances where Hong Kong residents say Beijing is breaking the "one country, two systems" agreement - such as the alleged abduction of five Hong Kong booksellers known for their gossipy books about China's leaders.
There is also a small but vocal minority of activists calling for outright independence.
A candidate who fails to submit the confirmation form may be asked for further information and election officers, with input from the Justice Department, may declare the candidacy invalid, according to the EAC.
The EAC is an independent statutory body that oversees elections in Hong Kong. Legislative Council elections are on Sept 4.


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I've been on antibiotics for acne. How long do I have to be off of them for my birth control to work?
By Amy @ Planned Parenthood | May 17, 2011, 8:20 p.m.
Category: Birth Control
Hi, i've been on antibiotics for almost a year for acne and I recently went on birth control. I know that antibiotics lessen the effectiveness of the birth control, so I was wondering how long I would have to wait after stopping the antibiotics in order for them to get out of my system and be able to have safe sex. Also, how long after starting the birth control should I wait?
Only one antibiotic is known to make the pill less effective. That is rifampin, a special medication used to treat tuberculosis. The brand names include Rifadin and Rimactane. Other antibiotics do not make the pill less effective. So you can use your acne antibiotics with birth control pills, and both medications will be effective.
In terms of when your birth control pills will start protecting you against pregnancy, it depends on whether you're taking combination pills or progestin-only pills.
If you start combination pills within five days after the start of your period, you are protected against pregnancy right away. You will not need to use a backup method of birth control. That means that if your period starts on a Wednesday morning, you can start the pill up to Monday morning to be protected right away. If you start at any other time during your menstrual cycle, you will be protected from pregnancy after seven days. Use another method of birth control — like a condom, internal condom, diaphragm, or sponge — if you have vaginal intercourse during the first week of use.
You may start the progestin-only pill at any time. Use another method of birth control if you have vaginal intercourse during the first 48 hours of progestin-pill use — protection will begin after two days.
Learn more about the pill.
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FortyFour Miles of Creativity
Courtney Morris' Fortyfour Miles Jewellery takes its name from the Black River, which is 44 miles long and runs through the hometown of the creative.
It is a fitting name. Born and raised in Black River, St Elizabeth, Morris says nature is her biggest influence.
"I get inspired by my natural environment - plants, stones, sea glass, wood etc. I also get inspired by [the] random shapes of things. I tend to also come up with ideas for pieces based on the materials I use. So the inspiration for a piece might come from seeing a certain bead or stone that I decide to use that day. Other times I might just start bending wire and see where it takes me," Morris told Flair.
She never set out to make jewellery but surrounded by such lush greenery and beauty, Morris says she could not help but dabble in the arts. Writing was her first task, then came painting and doodles. Jewellery making would come next. Morris made her first piece of jewellery - a pair of earrings - out of a shirt belonging to her late grandmother. It turned out to be a great way to preserve her memory and a shirt she had grown fond of.
The business started there.
Today, she makes much more than earrings. Fortyfour Miles Jewellery also carries necklaces, rings, bracelets and arm cuffs.
When it comes to picking a favourite, that is tricky for Morris. She has difficulty selecting just one piece.
"There are lots of pieces I've sold, or that are on sale now that were at risk of never being released into the world because I wanted them for myself. I have too many favourites," Morris admitted.
If she could give any advice to fellow creatives, irrespective of their niche, it would be, "just to keep doing your thing unless it doesn't make you feel good anymore, or as long as it feels worthwhile, and don't let other people's negativity stop you from doing what you feel you should be doing with your life. Be kind to yourself as well."
Courtney Morris
FourtyFour Miles Jewellery
Website: www.fortyfourmiles.com
Email: email@example.com
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i was able to meet the doctor that was assisting the surgeon, and also everyone else who was involved in the surgery before hand. they assured me that i would be fine and that i wouldn't wake up half way through the surgery (which was my biggest fear!). they were all so nice! i drifted off to sleep and didn't feel a thing (thank goodness!).
the next thing i knew was that i was waking up in recovery. i woke up to a nurse holding my arms down. i was so confused, and she told me that she was holding my arms as i was throwing them around and it was pulling my canula out. i remember as i was waking up that i was dreaming that i was flying across the clouds, and i must have been using my arms to help myself fly! haha. i was pretty out of it still for a few hours, and as i was leaving recovery i told the nurse 'you are a really nice lady' haha.
mum, Morgan and Gavin came to visit when i was taken to my room, but i don't really remember much from it!
i had hardly any sleep on the first night, as i had a canula, a catheter, and these leg things (which got tight then loose alternatively). the leg things were quite uncomfortable, but were necessary as i was out for over an hour and a half and they are to prevent blood clots.
cute little nephew visiting me. all the ladies in the room were oohing and aahing over him. ^^
my nurses were so nice! i felt so yuck when i was trying to go to sleep, and i wasn't able to get up at all, so my nurse brought me my toothbrush and a warm flannel so i could brush my teeth and wash my face in bed. it definitely made me feel a little better!
Gavin came by the next morning with this cute teddy inside a balloon. it made me laugh as they had no 'get well soon' ones, so he grabbed a 'happy birthday' one. he cracks me up!
i probably only had about 2 hours sleep the first night as they kept checking blood pressure etc all night. the next morning they got me up and about and i went to the toilet and had a shower, which made me feel heaps better. moving around was very sore!!
just before i went to hospital i bought Jory & Asha some minecraft pjs, and mum sent me this photo of Asha waving to me at the hospital wearing his new pjs. ^^
i couldn't really eat anything at all for the first day or so. i felt really sick for a while! i felt super nauseous while i had a shower, and when i came back out lunch had been delivered. it was a curry, and it totally set me off! once i had vomited i felt a lot better and was able to eat a little dinner that night.
the second night i slept so well! they only woke me up once to check some things. i think having the canula etc removed was a lot more comfortable. i was able to eat a lot of breakfast and feel heaps better!
i had to wait a little while for the doctors to do their rounds, and then go away and check some things then come back and check me again, and then they said that i was ok to go home. i was glad to be going home, but it was also harder as i didn't have the nurses right there to help me constantly.
i came home to a balloon filled bedroom, which Morgan, Alex & Gavin had done. it was a nice surprise and it cheered me up.
i also came home to a clean house including fresh sheets on the bed, thanks to my nana and papa who had cleaned everything with Gavin while i was in the hospital. it was so nice to come home to.
i also came home to this 'little box of sunshine' on my doorstep from my friend Louise. it was so nice to come home to.
the first week was definitely the worst. it was hard to move around without being in a lot of pain. it was also hard to get in and out of bed as it hurt so much! i had to just sit in bed or on the couch and make myself rest and heal. luckily i had some cute visitors and good books!
my resting buddy ^^
Gavin was amazing. he had some paid leave built up from work, so he took a week of that, and it was so helpful to have him home where he could help me. he looked after me so well, making dinner, getting me drinks, helping me up and down from bed, and even giving me a foot massage! ^^
at the start of this week i was still in so much pain, and it didn't seem normal. everytime i moved a certain way i would have shooting pains across my stomach. they were so bad that this night i didn't sleep until 5:30am! i had to get Gavin to help me out of bed and i burst into tears it hurt so much. ^^
i went to the doctor and discovered that one of the small cuts was infected and he gave me some anti biotics and the pain has almost gone, thank goodness!
in the end they had to cut me open in the same place as when you have a caesarean. they looked inside me first with two cameras (and took photos for me!), and decided that they needed to do the big cut. they discovered that instead of the cyst growing on the outside of my ovary (like they thought) it was actually growing inside the ovarian sack, and had stretched my ovary out about 8-10cm! no wonder that i was in pain.
in the end they had to cut open the ovarian sack and remove the cyst, luckily it was just sitting there (which is a crazy thing to happen) as if it was attached to the actual ovary, they would have had to remove my whole ovary. luckily, they just removed the cyst and then cut a little of the ovarian sack away, then stitched it back up.
i am very lucky that they didn't have to take the whole ovary as well.
we threw the balloons into the office for a week, and then popped them all. (i say 'we' but it was actually Gavin haha) ^^
i am still in a bit of pain, and am trying not to lift anything heavy as i don't want to pop my stitches open! i have two more weeks off work, and i hope to feel even better by then. i am slowly feeling better and better each day. i am not meant to drive for 6 weeks, which has gotten incredibly boring already!
but, i am slowly getting there! i just hope that these antibiotics clear up the infection as that is what is hurting the most at the moment.
during the first week i had a lot of internal pain, which is slowly easing up. i have to remind myself that i just had major surgery and not to expect to feel amazing straight away.
thank you to everyone who has made us a meal, visited, sent messages & phone calls and gave gifts. it was nice to be so loved and thought about.
i am so glad that all the waiting is over and the surgery is finally done! it feels like it is time for a new chapter of our lives to start :)


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This is the sound of a Redskins victory: thunk.
After a second-half performance in which the Redskins outplayed Green Bay, the Packers' Mason Crosby narrowly missed a game-winning field goal with just seven seconds left in the fourth when the ball bounced off the upright with a thunk.
It was the second of two missed field goals for Crosby, which opened up an opportunity for the Redskins to sneak out a win in overtime.
That's the second overtime victory for the Redskins at home. Following a LaRon Landry interception and two calls against the Packers -- one for holding and one for pass interference -- Graham Gano drilled a 33-yard field goal for the win.
A thrilling kick that split the uprights, it was the highlight of an otherwise ugly game.
Top Redskins draft pick Trent Williams was injured in a hail-mary throw to end regulation play, though he returned for one series during overtime. The other starting tackle, Jammal Brown, also suffered a knee injury that hampered the Redskins' offense. The Packers' tight end JerMichael Finley left the game during the first possession.
Packers linebacker leader Clay Matthews left the game in the third quarter with a cramp, but by that time 'Skins quarterback Donovan McNabb had suffered a game's worth of hits and hurries. The NFL sack leader was credited with 1.5 of the 5 sacks McNabb suffered today. Most Packers defenders got a look at him, and it showed in his diminished scramble in the second half.
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers fared nearly as badly. The 'Skins improved defense dealt Rodgers four sacks and eight hits. The defense stymied the Packers in the fourth quarter, forcing three punts and a missed field goal over four possessions.
McNabb looked rough all game long. But his performance contributed as much to the Washington win as Gano's clutch field goal.
He finished, after all, with 357 yards and a 48-yard touchdown to Armstrong. The injury to Matthews freed up time and breathing room for McNabb in the pocket late in the game. The most explosive moment came early on, when McNabb fired a 52-yard reception to Santana Moss that set up a 26-yarder from Gano.
The Packers led early after a 71-yard run from Brandon Jackson put Rodgers in place for a goalline pass to Donald Lee for the touchdown. A 52-yard field goal by Crosby cemented the lead, though Gano was able to put Washington on the scoreboard -- just before Crosby returned the Packers' lead to 10.
Crosby and Gano both missed subsequent field goals. But Crosby missed more.
With the win, the Redskins tie the New York Giants for the lead in the NFC East -- a perch the Redskins have secured with one improbable win after another. Of the Redskins last five games, four of them have been decided in the final play of the game.
Redskins Eke Out Another Win
Redskins tie Giants for best NFC East record with OT win
This is the sound of a Redskins victory: thunk.


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Know anyone who has been ripped off and lost some money? It's actually difficult to steal a credit card number traveling electronically across the Net. Otherwise our banking system would fail. It's easier to grab a receipt out of a trashcan at a restaurant or hotel lobby. While hackers have broken into databases – the incidents are exciting to hear about, but rare.
Presently, e-commerce merchants are trying out a new protection technique. On phone orders and some mail orders, the merchant is asking for the "CID" number of the card (on the back of MasterCard, Visa, and Discover cards, and the front of American Express). And remember, you're not liable for more than $ 50 in fraudulent credit card usage, and credit card companies are known to forgive even the $ 50.
So where's the problem? Credit card fraud is actually an issue for the Big 4 credit card companies. But the credit card companies and banks are not about to admit it. Why? The question of consumer confidence. Financial institutions downplay the problem. Customers will lose faith in the Net if they feel it is not secure.
Does all this apply to stolen photos? In the stock photo industry there's 'big brother' protection by the large corporate stock agencies (the Big 3), who each have an oak table and swivel chairs filled with attorneys searching out cases of misuse of their photos. If they find a case, it's to everyone's benefit when they publicly seize the culprits, which can deter potential future infringement attempts. We all benefit by that.


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So, ... the Duffy trial.
There's no question but that Duffy saw the Senate position as a reward for a lifetime in politics and that both he and harper thought that he'd be able to pretend to be a citizen of PEI so as to represent the Island in the Senate, and do party fund-raising while charging it all to the taxpayers as Senatorial duties.
It was hubris.
Of the two of them, Duffy had the less reason to be worried. He was counting on the idea that harper was so powerful that petty little rules weren't going to be an issue. harper had evaded responsibility for bigger crimes, who was going to worry about Mike Duffy being just another patronage appointment to the Senate (an institution filled with cronies on the take)?
stephen harper, on the other hand, should have known better. he was the head honcho. he would have been the guy who'd know whether or not any problems could be taken care of. Maybe he honestly thought that he could appoint high-profile celebrity hacks (and an immature, substance-abusing guy with impulse-control problems) to represent provinces they didn't live in and get them to fund-raise for the Conservative Party on the publics' dime without anyone being able to do anything about it.
But it's like Sun Tzu says: "Victorious generals win first, and then go to war. While defeated generals go to war first and then seek to win." If harper wasn't 100% sure that he could break the law and get away with it, he shouldn't have broken the law.
But, as is his wont, harper did break the law. And then we saw his true level of incapacity didn't we. Used to getting away with lies and non-answers in the House of Commons, harper would blather that he'd looked at Pamela Wallin's expenses and found them to be reasonable. Then, a Senate audit finds out that they were outrageous (the opposite of "reasonable"). harper is forced to lapse into embarrassed, craven silence.
With Duffy on the other hand, harper just slinks away and gets the party to tell his former ally to take it on the chin. Can't really call Duffy a former friend, because nobody really likes stephen harper. But he was an ally. An ally who harper had told was golden. Untouchable. An ally who was benefiting harper through his valuable fund-raising for the party. And harper treated Duffy like he was dog-shit on his shoe.
You know, sometimes its embarrassing, in a colonial kind of way, to know that US-American journalists and celebrities make seven-figure salaries and live in fucking mansions, and then you see a Canadian celebrity-journalist like Duffy, a man who's career spanned decades, owns a big, but otherwise non-descript house in the Ottawa suburbs and he has a little cottage in PEI. But then, it's also a good thing that so many of our elites aren't mega-rich, completely out-of-touch asshole like Tom Friedman or David Gregory. At the very least, it makes them vulnerable.
The party that Duffy was raising money for was prepared to give back $30,000 to get the guy who raised it for them out of trouble. But they balked at $90,000. If the Conservative Party, with all its resources was troubled by $90,000, imagine how Duffy felt! And imagine how he felt about that arrogant, uncaring asshole stephen harper! The man responsible for this mess!
You can bet that Duffy made a huge stink about this. He didn't have ninety-thousand fucking dollars! If he was going to go down for this you can damn-well bet he was going to take everyone else down with him!
Enter genuine millionaire, Nigel Wright, at the time harper's Chief of Staff at the PMO. Wright neither knows, nor likes Duffy. Imagine the conversations that went into getting him to pony-up the $90,000 out of his personal bank account to bail Duffy out.
This whole thing was to buy Duffy's silence to cover up the fraud that was his claiming his fund-raising expenses as being related to his duties as the non-resident Senator from PEI. This is obvious. Everyone knows this. Just like everyone knows that harper knows all about this. Because harper is not that smart a guy and his lies have been so brazen. he's contradicted himself on several occasions.
The prime minister, on the other hand, will be crestfallen that he will in all likelihood not be called as a witness, inasmuch as this would have provided him with the first opportunity he has had to tell his side of the story — not counting the hundreds of questions he has avoided directly answering in the House or the dozens of press conferences he has never held.Andrew Coyne again:
Were he to have the honour of testifying under oath, however, I am confident he would clear up the many questions surrounding his own knowledge of the affair: what Mr. Wright could have meant in February of 2013 when he emailed the other participants in Operation Clusterduff that the PM was "good to go" with their plan, at that time to have the party repay Sen. Duffy; or what Mr. Wright could have meant in May of that year when he told the prime minister's spokesman that Mr. Harper knew, albeit "in broad terms only," that he had personally repaid Mr. Duffy's expenses; both of which remain a puzzle, since the prime minister has vehemently denied knowing one iota of either plan.
The prime minister might also then have the chance to explain why his initial response, when the story broke, was to say he had full confidence in his chief of staff; why he nevertheless agreed, a few days later, to accept his resignation; why that story changed, some weeks after that, to him having fired Mr. Wright; or why he later stopped saying that. He might even be able to explain why, when he repeatedly told Parliament that Mr. Wright acted alone, none of the more than a dozen party and PMO staff now known to have been in on the plan thought to inform him of his error.
And he [harper] is most certainly not responsible for the clandestine campaign, involving officials in his office, the chairman of the Conservative Fund Canada, and several leading Conservative senators, to repay Senator Duffy's falsely claimed expenses on his behalf and conceal his misdeeds from the public. He is not responsible for his spokesman's statements, even after the plot had been exposed, praising Mr. Duffy for "doing the right thing" and vouching confidence in his chief of staff, Nigel Wright.harper would like to have avoided this trial. But the nice thing about limits on power and the rule of law is that not even the prime minister is powerful enough to completely evade these things. harper couldn't call an election. he already has a majority and it doesn't matter. The trial is going on.
On the other hand, he is responsible, by his own account, for telling Mr. Duffy to repay his expenses, though he had for months denied having any involvement with the file, and he was briefly responsible for "dismissing" Mr. Wright, though he had earlier claimed he resigned, and though he now seems unwilling to say which version is operable.
And all the breezy, nonsensical, contradictory stories that stephen harper stupidly tried to get away with in Parliament (aided and abetted by the anti-democratic scum-bag, Speaker Scheer) will be tested in court.
The larger point though, is this: How brazen will our elites be in displaying their contempt for the rule of law? How shameless will harpercon supporters be in rationalizing harper's incoherent, contradictory excuses for his behaviour?
I mean, we've already seen that the RCMP is shameless enough to charge Duffy with accepting a bribe, but Family Compact golden-boy, who paid the bribe isn't charged with anything. We've all seen various competent and functioning human beings stating with straight faces that the residency requirement regulations for Senators are arcane and confusing. We've got all the emails from the PMO and the Senate Internal Economy Committee saying they'd all agree to go easy on Duffy's audit. We've got the evidence of harpercon hacks trying to influence the auditors themselves. This is open-and-shut.
But the majority of Canada's elites and media and the voting public has shown themselves incapable of processing the significance of harper's abuse of prorogation, his attack on the principle of responsible government, his demonstrated, inarguable contempt for Parliament, his disregard for financial accountability and his deliberate violation of electoral integrity.
Ours is a sick system. Like some form of deadly terminal stage case of cynicism and apathy. "Outrage" is a word that's tossed around too cheaply. You're clearly not "outraged" if you sit at home and grumble. Will the spitting on the law, on the rules, on the supposed principles that they claim to stand for, and which they will inevitably do to try to escape the blame and the consequences for this sordid mess, trigger genuine outrage in this country?
Let's find out.


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The NoBark™ SBC-18 Bark Control Collar is designed to safely and consistently stop your dog's nuisance barking. This Bark Control Collar includes 6 levels of static stimulation in low/medium/high modes that adjust automatically - just turn the battery to the on position, select the stimulation range best for your dog's temperament, and put the bark collar on your dog. An automatic safety shut-off eliminates the risk of over-stimulation. The lightweight, waterproof Bark Control unit also features Perfect Bark™ technology, providing consistent correction when it detects both vibration and sound from your dog's vocal cords.Manuals & Support
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The NoBark™ SBC-18 Bark Control Collar uses a patented sensor system to provide the most reliable bark detection available. A static stimulation is delivered via the Contact Points only if both vibration from the vocal cords and the sound of the bark are detected. External noise or another dog's bark will not trigger a stimulation. The Bark Control Collar provides 6 levels of static stimulation in each of the low/medium/high modes, for a total of 18 levels. In each mode, the stimulation starts at the lowest level and progresses to the next level (to a maximum of 6 levels) each time your dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark. If your dog does not bark again within 30 seconds, the static stimulation will reset to the lowest level in the current mode. Along with each stimulation, the Indicator Light will flash. As a built-in safety feature, if your dog barks 15 times or more within a 50-second period, the Bark Control Collar will automatically shut off for 3 minutes.
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JCAHO Certified Antibacterial Surgical Facility
(Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
Dr. John Jurcisin D.P.M, A.B.P.S, F.A.C.F.A.S utilizes a JCAHO Certified Office Based Antibacterial Surgical Facility. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is an independent, not-for-profit organization. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
State Of The Art Antibacterial Surgical Facility
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment requires compassion and vigilance, it's as important as any other aspect of competent health care. Which is why we utilize advanced technologies in ensuring patient health protection.
New technology that infuses a copper into hard surfaces in order to boost infection control is a new major health protector in medical facilities.
Our Antibacterial Facility Features Several Benefits To Help Protect And Ensure Patient Health
• X-Ray Facility
• LASER Equipment
• Physical Therapy Equipment
• Fluoroscan Motion Equipment
• Ultrasound Imaging
• Animated Video Presentations Regarding Foot and Ankle Problems
• Minimal Incision Surgical Techniques
• Cosmetic Surgical Considerations
• Antibacterial Microbicidal Protected Facility
• Midmark®/Cupron®/EOS® Antibacterial Counters, Cabinets and Handles
• Sherwin Williams® Antimicrobial Painted Office
• LED Ceiling Lighting
• Burton® AIM-100 High Intensity Surgical Light
• On Staff Anesthesiologist
• Sterile Environment
• Joint Commission Accredited
• State Of The Art Surgical Suite
Antibacterial Health Technology
New technology that infuses a copper into hard surfaces in order to boost infection control is a new major health protector in medical facilities.
Our Antibacterial Facility Utilizes
Antibacterial EOSCU Counter Tops
Antibacterial EOSCU Cabinets
Antibacterial EOSCU Cabinet Hardware
Microbicidal Paint


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over 2 years ago
Welcome to our Measure J6 / Measure P Site - "Building for Student Success"
Bond proceeds will be expended to modernize, replace, renovate, construct, equip, furnish and otherwise improve the facilities of the District located at the following locations:
Laguna Vista Elementary School - built in 1962
Mar Vista Elementary School - built in 1951
Ocean View Jr. High School - built in 1971
Tierra Vista Elementary School - built in 1965
Such projects shall include, but shall not be limited to:
- Make health and safety improvement to the drinking water and plumbing systems at Laguna Vista Elementary School.
- Provide additional computers and upgrade electrical and technological systems throughout the District to improve student access to computers and modern technology.
- Construct new permanent classrooms and restroom facilities at Ocean View Junior High to replace portable, relocatable buildings including conducting necessary site preparation/restoration in connection with new construction.
- Provide Tierra Vista and Mar Vista Elementary Schools with additional classrooms to accommodate more students including conducting necessary site preparation/restoration in connection with installation or removal of relocatable classrooms.
- Make safety and utility upgrades throughout the District including fire alarm, communication, data, and security systems.
- Make improvements to comply with handicapped accessibility requirements (American with Disabilities Act) and other code compliance issues throughout the District.
- Replace and upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems with energy efficient systems throughout the District.
- Repair and replace outdated and leaky roofs throughout the District.
- Rubberize play surface areas throughout the District to increase student safety.
- Enhance and improve athletic playing fields at Ocean View Junior High.
- Address unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/modernization (e.g., plumbing or gas line breaks, dry rot, seismic, structural, etc.).
- Furnish and equip schools as needed to the extent permitted by law.


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Cape Town - To say that the Proteas are going through a tough time would be a massive understatement, but there are reasons for the struggles and good things to come.
That is the view of Dean Elgar, who was given the unenviable task of addressing media after South Africa's bowling attack had witnessed Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow's 399-run partnership on day two of the second Test at Newlands.
It was a day to forget for the Proteas, who will go into Monday desperate for centuries from their misfiring batting line-up.
The frustrations in South African cricket circles are growing.
A 3-0 series loss in India was followed up by a 241-run hammering in Durban in the Boxing Day Test.
Those results, coupled with bowling injuries and batting woes, have left captain Hashim Amla very much in the firing line from what is an expectant support base.
But Elgar was a voice of calm on Sunday, and while he understood the concerns of supporters, he encouraged them to be patient.
"What people have to understand is the Proteas Test team is going through a change. We've got a lot of new faces in our Test team, as what was happening in our one-day side a while back. They also went through the same processes," said Elgar, who made 44 on Sunday.
"We're going to cop a lot of abuse and we're a strong enough unit to take it on the chin and we're also a strong enough unit to bounce back and keep on following our processes that got us to No 1 status a few years ago.
"The people just have to understand … we know it's frustrating as players because we don't want to do badly. It's a massive point of ours … we don't want to do badly.
"We know there's good out there and there's good around the corner. It's just a very patient and frustrating time.
"We've got a new captain, a new opening pair, a new middle-order … we're a very inexperienced bowling line-up when it comes to Test cricket."
The Proteas go into the third day on 141/2 - 488 runs behind England's 629/6 declared.
Amla is unbeaten on 64, while AB de Villiers is on 25.


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...just a few words about life, the universe, and research on topics related to the semantic web
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
hey...what a crowd (part 2)
On monday I gave my first lecture on webtechologies for this semester. In difference to the semantic web seminar the lecture room really was crowded. I guess there were about 30 students - computer science majors and minors also as bioinformatics. Of course its much more fun if there are a lot of students in the audience...at least if I'm going to pretend that they are there because my lecture is somehow interesting for them. on the other hand, the semester takes 14 weeks....but there will be at most 11 lectures because of holidays and because of the semester was starting at tuesday. I guess, I have to talk even faster than usual :)
But there is also good news for the semantic web seminar. We have 6 students now enlisted for talks and there will be at least 11 talks (including those given by Heiko and myself).
BTW, there has been report on a new way to determine Google's index size. You simply try to find the most popular search keyword and examine the number of page hits. For the english article 'a' there are almost 25 billion hits....this means that there are 25 billion pages in Google's index containing the word 'a' (which includes at least every english web document).
Friday, April 21, 2006
Finally, I have an URI...
I've just read about in Tim Berners-Lee's Blog and so I have an URI now. It just refers to personal information about myself listed in my FOAF file. My URI is now
As proposed in the referred article, everybody should have one...at least if you want to become part of the semantic web.
As proposed in the referred article, everybody should have one...at least if you want to become part of the semantic web.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
hey...what a crowd
Summer semester started today...right at 8 a.m. with the Semantic Web seminar. And what should I tell ya...what a crowd...I was looking into the more or less sleepy faces of three students. Shouldn't you think, the semantic web isn't something interesting??
I wonder, where all the computer science students do their seminars.....databases, I guess. It's so much more related to "practical" work and yes, it's so interesting to find the 27th normal form in fuzzy object quadrupels...not to mention that, if you really choose to become a database "expert", you will spend your entire life creating, maintaining, and programming databases of a certain (within here never to be mentioned) distributor (...a three letter word...pssst). Life could be so exciting....
O.K....there's always something good about bad things...at least I don't have to get up too early this semester. We will do the seminar "en block" at the end of the semester. Have a nice life :)
Thursday, April 13, 2006
and again ... a new semester starts next week
Next week, on April 18th , the summer semester starts....and for me it starts right at 8 a.m.
For years now, I'm struggling with those 8. a.m. lectures...I have always bad luck. Every year, again and again, they give me the 8 a.m. lectures...
O.k....in summer it's not as bad. At least the sun is already up in the sky (if it's not overcasted, and rainy....as it is many times), and you avoid the "sleepy" summer afternoons. But, you know the students....who wants to get up so early, who isn't sleepy that time of day (at least I am...). This year I boldly arranged my "Webtechnology" lecture on mondays 10 a.m. ... but I didn't realized that they have scheduled my seminar "Semantic Web" on thuesday/thursdays at 8 a.m....
O.k....for two days in the week get up early, no chance for sports before work (only if I want to get up at 5 a.m.)...and of course looking into the face of sleepy students.....
Oh...wait! It's a seminar....this means that most times the students have to give the talking and I'm the one who listens. But - even worse - I have to listen carefully to give a sound critic afterwards...
So, everybody who wants to sleep longer (and who is able to understand german) might watch my lectures/seminars on the web. Unfortunately - at least up to now - I can't give them from home. Just imagine....get up at 7.45 a.m., brush teeth, get a cup of coffee, arrange yourself in front of your webcam, and give the lecture.....
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Retreat "E-Teacher" in Dornburg
April 3-4th, I visited a retreat at the "Altes Schloß Dornburg" (old palace Dornburg) about a project called "E-Teacher". The medieval palace is located high above the river Saale with a beautiful view over the Saale valley. Rather interesting to watch because of the current spring flooding...
The E-Teacher project is about feedback based learning. I know...E-Learning is anything else but new. But the only feedback provided to regular E-Learning software nowadays are multiple choice tests etc...The E-Teacher system is supposed to watch the student closely. Facial Action Codes (FACS) are translated into emotions, giving advice about how to proceed within the learning scenario. In doing so, the system needs representations for the knowledge to be taught, for the student (how does she feel...), and for various didactic strategies.
The chosen topic to teach are NP-complete probems (btw one of the millenium price problems). I was giving a talk about NPBibSearch, a bibliographic search engine focused on papers related to NP-complete problems....and of course based on an ontology representing knowledge about NP-complete problems.
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Snow is a powerful narcotic.
Most of us spend all summer complaining about precipitation and unseasonably low temperatures, and then winter begins to tease.
It's as though the wrapping on a gift sitting under the Christmas tree has torn just a bit to reveal that the present juuuussstttt miiiight just be....
Like children following reports on Santa, an anxious segment of the population starts scrutinizing long-range forecasts for rain of the frozen variety. Some of us see blue on the national weather maps and start begging Mother Nature to settle in, below-freezing with a comforting blanket of snow.
Last year, the allure of snow drew me out in early September, on roller skis, in preparation for the American Birkebeiner in late February.
Then, my cross-country season on the verge ended with a cracked patella (knee cap) and I spent the build-up phase on the couch. After a year of recovery, undeterred by the implements of suffering, I dragged out the roller skis once again, this time in mid-August, and began dreaming of the shoveling season.
The first couple strides on the roller skis had me wobbling along as cautious as a toddler taking his first steps. Now, four months into the season, and 500 miles later, I'm ready to audition for Dancing with the Stars Ski Edition. Strength is coming back, allowing longer glides, and less anxiety. When it's going well, the joys inherent in the rhythmic skating technique transfer well to the asphalt and agitate the dreams of snow.
The addiction plays with the mind.
Skiing up the Oak Leaf Trail on a recent night with two Café Hollander teammates, the darkness transformed the path into what would pass for a nicely groomed ski trail at Lapham Peak. As we skated in a relatively synchronized conga line, sounds of the woods came alive in inky surroundings. Critters rustled in the leaves; even the rapids of the Milwaukee River delivered a faint, if not steady, wave of applause as we made our way down the trail.
Talk ranged from the icy nip in the air to "necessary" upgrades to equipment. New team ski kits had to be procured, along with glide wax. Spending money makes the snow-addled heart grow fonder.
I'm not the only one going bonkers. The Birkiebeiner is now full: a record number registered at a record pace. During a visit to the Bicycle Doctor ski and bike shop, dozens of recently tuned skis hung from the rafters. It was clear that many similar addicts are spending a little green to pass the time until a little white falls from the sky.
Now, with the season half over, the heart quickens with every bit of encouraging news. Snow in the UP! The Friends of Lapham Peak added a fourth snow gun to cover the man-made loop! In only three short months, it will likely be over but now is the time to dream big white fluffy dreams!
Steve Smith lives in Wauwatosa and works in communications for Rockwell Automation. In previous contributions to Off the Couch, he has written tales of the Chequamegon Fat Tire 40, the American Birkebeiner and the Leadville 100.
More appealing than visions of sugar plums - snow-covered trails at Greenbush. Photo by Tom Held
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The last month of the year has started and that means that we will start with the Highlights of the Year 2016. This week we start with January, February and March!
January, the beginning of this eventful year. It started of great with the first PuB NiGHT of the year at the Bismarck Bar. Later that week we had a great time ice skating at Robson Square.
At the end of January we had our first monthly trip. Skiing and Snowboarding in Whistler. The weather forecast was perfect for this weekend, it promised a lot of new powdery snow. On Friday we got on the bus and drove to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway, which was a spectacular ride with great views. When we arrived we got ready to go on a night out in Whistler Village. The next day we went up to the Whistler Mountain and started skiing and snowboarding. After a long day we sat down and enjoyed some Après Ski. On Sunday we got up early again to enjoy the mountain again before the bus was leaving at 4.30. Everyone fell asleep on the bus, after a long but fun weekend!
The events in February were again exciting! In the middle of this month we went on a trip to the Rocky Mountains with West Trek Tours. On the first day we had a long ride to make. We got on the bus at 7 am and arrived in Golden at 6 pm. We checked in to the Mountain View Cabins and all enjoyed our evening together. The second day we made our way through Yoho and Banff National Parks. We stopped at Lake Louise to watch or ice skate on the frozen lake and after that we ice hiked through Johnston Canyon and see frozen waterfalls. After that we arrived in Banff and got ready for our first night out together at Hoodoo Nightclub. On the third day we went to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. Making our way back to Golden we stopped at Emerald Lake and after that have a big BBQ a
t our Mountain View Cabins. Day four was the day to get back to Vancouver again. But before that we went to the Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch and travel through the Okanagan Valley.
Another event was the Special Edition of FlyOverCanada. We enjoyed a flight over Canada and over China! This was in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
And of course we can never forget the PuB NiGHTs and the Beer Pong Night at the Cambie.
In the beginning of March we enjoyed the view over Vancouver at the Vancouver Lookout! And a few weeks later we celebrated St. Patricks Day by going to the parade and have a party at Blarney Stone! It was lots of fun! Also all the other PuB NiGHTs were really nice!
A big thank you to Sandra and Vivien who organized the PuB NiGHTS, events and trips in the first months of 2016!
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You know that old saying, the one that goes something like, be careful for what you wish, you might just receive it or some such thing. I have never been a big fan of that particular saying. As life seems to enjoy a good laugh or two, at my expense (or so it seems), this week I have heard myself iterating this phrase and then I suppose reiterating the same saying. Because I did make a wish and I am, indeed, receiving said wish.
In fact, I did more than send a wish into the Universe. I crafted an invitation. An invitation to a celebration, a party if you will in honor of myself. Yes. You read that correctly. I, as in me, myself and I. A celebration of MY LIFE to coincide with one of my favorita days of the year Summer Solstice (the other favorita days of the year, Winter Solstice). I crafted this invitation and then sent it out into the Universe to invitees both local and to those who live in what we fondly refer to as the Lower 48, even though there are 49 other states in the Union. Some folks may be wondering what are we even considering here? What's the big deal? Where's the problem? What is this post even about? Well, read further dear blogging friends and I will further bare my fragile vulnerable underbelly of neurosis.
In sending this invitation, I was telling myself Number One, that I am valuable enough and could possibly be important enough to someone(s)' that they would/will take time out of their lives to journey North to celebrate my life. For those invitees from Outside there would/will be the travel expense, which is no small 'taters. The moment I hit the send button on my email invitation the anxiety that had already built to about a 4 on a 1-10 scale, hit about an 8. That old and tired but loud whiny voice of who do you think you are little Missy and you are a selfish self-centered little girl aren't you today blah blah blah took over. Thankfully, before this part of me could overtake me and tackle me into the mud, I began receiving responses to my invitation within a half hour of its flight.
Thus, this week has been a life lesson of opening my heart again and again to the love that is there for me to receive. Although overwhelming, I remind myself that I am a growed up woman, as my adoptive mother used to say about herself. And a little or even a lot of overwhelm over receiving a lot of love from family and friends is some thing a growed up woman can handle on any given day.
My heart is full.
My heart is full and expanding.


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* Feb official PMI at 51.0 vs 50.5 in Jan
* New orders pick up, index rises to 51.0
* New export orders accelerate, index gains to 51.1
By Kevin Yao and Aileen Wang
BEIJING, March 1 (Reuters) - China's factory sector grew more than expected in February as export orders expanded for the first time in four months, a government survey showed on Thursday, supporting hopes the world's second-biggest economy can avoid a hard landing.
China's official purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 51.0, above expectations for a reading of 50.7 and higher than 50.5 in January.
It was the highest PMI since 51.2 in Sept, the figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed. A PMI above 50 signals expansion, while below 50 points to contraction.
The HSBC Flash PMI, the earliest indicator of China's industrial activity, hit a 4-month high of 49.7 in February, but new export orders shrank the most in 8 months as global demand weakened.
The government's new export orders sub-index rose to 51.1 in February, indicating expansion for the first time in four months and the highest reading since 51.1 in May 2011. New export orders were shrinking in January, when the index was 46.9.
New orders overall rose to 51.0 from 50.4.
"The February PMI continued to pick up, further confirming a trend that the economy is stabilising," Zhang Liqun, a researcher with the Development Research Centre of the State Council, said in the official statement.
"Different from January, last month's expansion in the manufacturing sector is mainly driven by heavy industries. But the export and investment demand is expected to ease in the coming months, albeit at a slower pace. Input price is accelerating evidently, a reflection of rising imported inflation," Zhang said.
The official PMI, which is weighted more towards big state firms, generally paints a rosier picture of Chinese factories than the PMI produced by HSBC, which includes small private firms that have been hit harder by credit curbs and weaker demand.
Still, China's economy faces formidable headwinds as exports falter due to weakening demand in the United States and Europe, alongside a downturn in the once red-hot property sector in response to tightening steps by Beijing.
China's annual economic growth is widely expected to slow to just over 8 percent in the first quarter from 8.9 percent in the previous quarter, the fifth consecutive quarter of slowdown.
Many analysts expect the central bank to continue its steady policy easing by cutting the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves to crank up credit to ward off sharper growth slowdown.
China announced a cut in its reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points to 20.5 percent on Feb 18, releasing about 400 billion yuan ($63 billion) that could be used for bank lending. It was the second 50-bp cut in the RRR in three months.
The deep-pocketed government has also cut taxes for small firms, which are vital for generating economic growth and jobs, to help them cope with a credit squeeze and weaker exports.
Longer-term, China needs to change its economic model, which for years has relied on the export sector to drive growth, the World Bank said in a report this week. The government must relax its grip on industry and move towards free markets, it said.


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Dolores TichenorInstrumentation and Laboratory Improvement
Tri-State University, established in 1884, and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, is a private, coeducational, four year undergraduate institution of about 1100 students enrolled in three schools, Engineering, Business, and Arts and Sciences. The university is located in Angola, a city of about 6000 residents in northeastern Indiana. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology accredits the Engineering School's degree programs in aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Over half of Tri-State's students are pursuing degrees in Engineering, about 30% in Arts and Sciences, and the remainder in Business. Many of these students are, and have traditionally been, first generation college students.
Historically, Tri-State has implemented practical application of theoretical concepts by emphasizing the role of laboratories in science and engineering courses. Our graduates are known in industry as "job ready."
The Mathematics Department in the School of Arts and Sciences has been offering Bachelor of Science degrees with majors in mathematics and mathematics-education since the early 1970's. The graduates of these degree programs are employed by industries or by school corporations as secondary teachers. There are currently nine mathematics faculty members in the department serving approximately twenty mathematics/ mathematics education majors. The department also serves the Schools of Engineering and Business by teaching courses appropriate to the disciplines in those schools.
MA 3124 and MA 3134, Probability and Statistics I and II (P/S I and II), are junior level courses (4 credit hours each) which have the calculus sequence as prerequisites. Engineering, mathematics, mathematics- education, and computer science majors account for more than half of Tri-State's total enrollment. MA 3124 is required of mathematics- education majors. Both courses are required of computer science majors, while mathematics majors are strongly encouraged to take both courses. The courses, particularly the first one, are elected by engineering majors because of the applications in the area of quality control. Because some of the math majors enrolled in the courses are planning careers in actuarial science, it has been (and will be) important to keep the solid theoretical nature of the courses in order that these students be properly prepared for the Society of Actuary exams.
The two quarter sequence in probability and statistics uses no computers currently. All calculations are performed on hand-held calculators. Thus, the assigned problems must have very limited data in order not to make the work too onerous for the students. The result is that although the students can use the appropriate statistical formulae and can draw appropriate conclusions from their calculations, they cannot work with data from "real applications" nor can they experiment with larger data sets and decide on a statistical analysis method to solve "real-life" problems. Also, all work is done by individuals and not in groups. In order to accomplish the goal of enabling students to work with "real life" problems, to experiment with the larger data sets, and to work with groups, two items are necessary: the data and computers on which to experiment.
Tri-State University is located in a northeastern Indiana county which has 101 lakes. Area residents are very conscious of the impact on the lakes environment on the homes and businesses in the vicinity. The Biology Department of Tri-State University and the Analytical Testing Laboratory in the University have gathered (and continue to gather) extensive data for various studies. However, adequate statistical analysis has not been performed on most of it. Similar data are also readily available from the Steuben County Health Department, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
The funding of this proposal by NSF will provide a computing laboratory to be used with the data described above in order for the two quarter sequence in probability and statistics to become a more applications oriented course, while not slighting the statistical theory which is necessary. Each course will have three or four individual projects and then a "capstone" group project.
Projects for the first course might be:
(a) Construction of histograms (Individual project)
(b) Descriptive statistics -- measures of central tendency and dispersion (Individual project)
(c) Central Limit Theorem (Individual project)
(d) "Capstone Project" -- Goodness of fit (Group project) As the course progresses, students will begin to make their own choices about how to approach the problems. They will be required to write a report indicating their approach to the group project and the results.
The projects for the second course might be:
(a) Confidence intervals (Individual project)
(b) Two-sample t test (Individual project)
(c) Analysis of Variance (Individual project)
(d) Curve fitting (Individual project)
(e) "Capstone Project" (Group project) Option 1 The students will be presented with the data from the Tri-State University Fitness Center which has been collected on all its users. The project will be to argue that the Fitness Center is "effective." The word "effective" will not be defined. They will use the available data and decide which statistical methods would lead them to that conclusion. A written and oral report will be required.
(f) "Capstone Project" (Group project) Option 2 The students will serve as statistical consultants to students enrolled in several Biology courses during the fall quarter when this second course in Probability and Statistics is taught. The Biology Department is pleased to participate in this phase of the project. Written and oral reports are required.
The projects given above are examples. Projects and applications will be varied from term to term and as new data are acquired.
The importance of statistics in everyone's life is becoming more apparent. The Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has discussed the role of statistics in engineering. With its concentration of engineering majors, Tri-State University wants to be at the forefront of engineering education. The use of computers and statistical software will be of great benefit to the students in helping them to analyze the problem and then to analyze the data. One of the thrusts of ABET is the concept of "design," that is, a problem stated in such a fashion so that many solutions are possible. The capstone projects in these courses fit that mold and will be valuable to all students enrolled in these courses, not only the engineering majors.


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The overall test and measurement equipment market is expected to grow from USD 25.7 billion in 2018 to USD 32.3 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 3.90%. The market is growing due to the increasing demand for this equipment in end-use sectors, such as automotive & transportation, aerospace & defense, IT & telecommunications, education & government, semiconductors & electronics, industrial, and healthcare. The test and measurement equipment market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR in the healthcare sector during the forecast period. There is significant potential for the growth of the test and measurement equipment in this sector due to the development of new healthcare equipment, patient-monitoring systems, and personal emergency reporting systems.
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The market for modular instrumentation (VXI/PXI-based equipment) is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Due to the extensive demand for sophisticated electronic systems in luxury cars and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), the modular instrumentation segment is expected to witness high growth as it is capable of testing and measuring complex electronic systems.
The market for general purpose test equipment segment includes oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT), network analyzers, power meters, electronic counters, modular instrumentation, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), and power supplies. The characteristics of the aforementioned types of equipment include large size, bulky displays, slightly complicated control systems, and customer user interfaces. This scenario is expected to change to an extent, owing to the demand for small-sized tools and the integration of various test and measurement equipment into one offering.
Most of the test and measurement equipment now offers high bandwidth, greater accuracy, and higher resolution than that offered by the earlier equipment. Some of the major applications for equipment under this category are IT & telecommunications, healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors.
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It is not often that I get excited about technology. Let me rephrase that. I get excited about technologies all the time. It is not often that I get excited enough by them to keep using them again and again.
While researching for my presentation on "Working with Web APIs", I started working with dapper.net to create an RSS feed for a page on a website that did not provide an RSS feed. And there a gazillion such pages on the internet.
And what can I say. Dapper rocks!
There are so many sites on the internet that do not provide RSS feeds (or similar "get" API methods). Dapper lets one create such an API method very easily.
For example, http://www.shadocms.com/shadozoom/events/news.cfm does not provide an RSS feed. So I don't get to know of an update/addition to this page whenever it updated.
However, using Dapper, it is very easy to convert the contents of the page into multiple formats:
And so on.
Here is the link for the original dapp that I made on dapper.net.


text: stupidhead 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2014 Hi Folks,So I have stumbled upon a set of Cizek 2s for fairly short money. They appear to be in fairly good shape cosmetically, but are clearly in need of re-foaming at least. I have done a little research on this line and model and it appears to be a fairly respected line and model. What I haven't been able to quantify is the style of the sound this line makes. Very often I see the East coast or West coast reference, but haven't seen that with these. I am a fan of the East coast sound, AR is hand's down my favorite brand of vintage speakers for example. I see the set of 2s as bookshelf speakers in the office maybe, or something like that. Not necessarily in the main system.If I pick these up, I know about the surrounds, but what else can I expect to need to do, or should I do to rejuvenate these specimens? The cabinets do look good, and I just feel like this is a set I should snag as they do appear to be not so plentiful. But with "not so plentiful" comes not so many interested, not so much info and the potential for parts that are unobtainable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Stepping Up, Stepping Forward
April 2016
Children's laughter is perhaps the most wondrous sound in the world. But what of children who cannot hear their own laughter? There are some who live in a silent, muted world, isolated from the cornucopia of daily life. To help these less fortunate young ones, CapitaLand China took to the streets in a show of solidarity.
The 'Building for Tomorrow · Walk for Hope' Experiential Charity Walk is organised annually by CapitaLand China to give back to the community it serves. The Beijing leg of this year's edition was flagged off by Mr Lim Ming Yan, President & Group CEO of CapitaLand Limited, on 16 January 2016 at Raffles City Beijing. This marked the simultaneous start of five charity walks held in five cities where CapitaLand operates — Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Wuhan.
Almost 3,500 participants, comprising Chinese officials, senior management and staff from CapitaLand, as well as celebrities, business associates and community volunteers supported the event. Beijing Paralympics Ambassador Dong Ming, actors from critically acclaimed stage show company Mahua FunAge, popular Guangdong TV presenter Deng Lu and others also lent their star power to the walk.
Walking into their world
The experiential nature of the walk gave participants an opportunity to feel what it is like to live with a hearing impairment. They were given headsets to wear during the walk, which hindered their ability to hear properly and helped them to gain a deeper appreciation of the challenges and struggles hearing-impaired children face on a daily basis. They also listened to recordings that are typically used in the rehabilitation process.
"From the headset, I could hear someone speaking, but there was a lot of background noise which made it hard to decipher the actual message. This exercise helped me empathise more with the hearing-impaired and I hope to do something to help them in future," shared Wang Heng Yi of CapitaLand China.
"It was definitely a memorable experience. Like many people, I tend to take my hearing for granted. This event has reminded me not to take something as basic as my five senses for granted. I am glad that by supporting the 'Building for Tomorrow · Walk for Hope' Experiential Charity Walk, I am doing my part to help children with hearing impairments," said Cai Beijin of CapitaLand China.
Making a real difference
For every participant who completed the walk, CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), CapitaLand's philanthropic arm has pledged to donate RMB200. The Group also held a number of online public donation activities to get the wider community involved in this meaningful cause.
With the participants' support, CHF is donating a total of RMB1 million (S$215,000) to help children in China with hearing impairments on their journey to recovery. This will be disbursed to at least five hearing rehabilitation centres in the five cities where the walk was held. The funds are expected to go a long way in financing much-needed equipment for the centres to support their children beneficiaries in their treatment and to help them lead more fulfilling lives.
In addition to monetary aid, CapitaLand also prepared a gift of hope for its young beneficiaries. Leading up to the event, it partnered China's most popular audio-streaming platform, Ximalaya FM, on an online campaign to rally its 200 million users to share stories or songs of hope and encouragement through an app. The most inspirational entries are being compiled into a gift for the beneficiaries. The gift is a set of different audio materials that can help in the rehabilitation process which the beneficiaries listen to with the help of an artificial cochlea.
Committed to the cause
CapitaLand's first experiential charity walk was organised in 2014 in conjunction with its 20th anniversary in China. At the time, over 3,000 participants walked a combined distance of over 21,000km to raise RMB500,000 (approximately S$108,000) for underprivileged children in China. This became the Group's first CapitaLand Volunteer Day in China, which aims to encourage China-based staff, stakeholders and friends to partake in a day of community service.
CapitaLand Volunteer Day was first launched in Singapore in 2013. In October 2015, the Singapore CapitaLand Volunteer Day was held in conjunction with the finale of the #100KHopeHours Challenge. This 10 th anniversary initiative by CapitaLand Hope Foundation sought to encourage people to pledge time for charity work. Having garnered over 200,000 pledged hours, more than twice its target, the Foundation donated a total of S$1.3 million to benefit underprivileged children in Asia.
CapitaLand is also the first company in Singapore to formalise a three-day Volunteer Service Leave, Volunteer No Pay Leave and Volunteer Part-Time Work Arrangement. In 2014 alone, over 3,100 CapitaLand staff made good use of their Volunteer Service Leave, dedicating more than 28,000 hours to various volunteer activities in Singapore and the region.
To learn more about CapitaLand's corporate social responsibility efforts, please visit www.capitalandhopefoundation.com .


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Anyone recommend a make up artist in Wirral/Merseyside area?
I'm getting married in August but still have havn't found anyone to do my make up on the big day. I would rather go with a recommendation. Does anyone have any ideas?
Jules1981 Posts: 163Hi,
I live on the Wirral and have booked with Sarah Louise Elliott who was recommended to me. She will be driving from Boston, but I know she is very popular. I had my hair and make up trial the other week and it was fab. She has a website if you want to take a look http://web.mac.com/sarahlouiseelliott/Site/Home.html
Hope it's helpful : )
Julie x0
Thanks Julie, I have just had a look and she looks fab but unfortunately she is booked up for my date. Thanks anyway though.0
party-princess Posts: 268i have gone with peaches & cream, the girl i am using is called kate |& she is fab!!!
booked 2 years ago when i saw the girls at a wedding fayre
h2b's cousin then booked kate for her wedding last sept so h2b treated me to hair & make up on the day & i was sooooo pleased with it
had my make up done at about 10am & still felt amazing as we left the dancefloor at 1am!!!
what date in august do you get married??
mine is the 16th
sirsuk Posts: 2,478Hi girls,
I"m having http://www.shimmerandshine.moonfruit.com/
Saw her at a wedding fayre at Thornton Hough last year,
having a trial in April.0
Thanks girls,
I will have a look at both of them.
Party-Princess, I get married on 2nd August. Where are you getting married and having your reception? Hope all the plans are going well!0
evagrace28 Posts: 6I have booked Elaine from SPA 2 she came highly recommended from the wedding planners at thornton manor as I am getting married there! had my trial with Elaine last week and she is amazing.. you should see her make-up kit wow.. its all Jane Iredale Mineral Make-up which is lovely stuff!! I do know she gets booked up pretty fast though. www.spa2u.co.uk
[Modified by: evagrace28 on July 17, 2009 09:58 PM]
I booked with http://www.makeupbykathryn.com
She's based in Bebington. She was recommended by someone else on here... can't remember who though!0
sammyj40 Posts: 46Hi
I had my hair and make-up trial yesterday with Rachael Bottomley. My mum and I were both very impressed.
She is travelling to my venue on the Wirral and she is very reasonably priced.
Good luck x0
happyhert Posts: 55My vote goes to Jodie A Smith. She did my hair and makeup for my wedding, and also both Mum's hair and makeup and she was fabulous. Lovely person and so skillful - beautiful and defo not 'caked'. I thought she was reasonable too for how good she was and totally reliable. Can't give her enoguh praise.
Mob: 07771516058
Email: [email protected]0
MrsRudders Posts: 2,761I was about to suggest Emma Lampkin, shes one of our Brides on here from last year too , her make up always looks fantastic, check her website out x0
gillkendo Posts: 28I had mine done by veyepmakeup and loved it. They work in Liverpool but came to Thornton Hall hotel to do mine and Mums makeup0
Hi Ladies
Just thought I'd let you know I had my hair and makeup trial with Kathryn McCloskey (makeupbykathryn) yesterday for my April wedding.
She was absolutely fabulous!!!! She's friendly, listens to what you want, happy to try different looks and she made me look amazing!!!!0
That's good to hear MrsKayley2b I'll be booking my trial for June sometime. I'm a bit nervous about it.... I keep changing my mind about what I want Does she have an assistant that she brings with her? I was just wondering because there;s me and my 3 BMs and also the MOG that want their hair and make-up doing Thanks0
Hi Flyingspaghettimonster.
Kathryn came alone for my trial, and is coming alone for my wedding day as far as I know, there will be me, 3 BM's and my mum.
She'll be arriving at 10am (I get married at 1.30pm) doing everyone else 1st then me last, she said approx 30 mins per person and a hour for the bride.
Hope this helps!0
SDRD2012 Posts: 159I've been recommended Peaches and Cream by numerous people! They sound good, have excellent reputations and have a lovely little shop on Dale Street in Liverpool City Centre. I think they might have a website with details too.0
babybale85 Posts: 4Hi,
I am also getting married in the Wirral and fpound it hard to find someone, I have eventually booked Ruth Mannion-Palmer, her website is [email protected], and she also does hair.
MrsHSmith Posts: 101I have a trial for makeup by lara on saturday.0
sheilaswheels Posts: 9try www.sianfaulknermakeup.co.uk she's amazing!!!0
Kathryn Wilkes Posts: 2
Hello ladies please check out my new website www.makeupbykathryn.com xx0
Just be a Queen Posts: 1
Hello Ladies,
I am a qualified make up artist.
I specialise in Avant Garde and Drag makeup however, I can also apply wedding makeup professionally to suit your day.
I am reasonably priced and based on Merseyside.
I would be really grateful if you would have a look at my website www.dontbeadragjustbeaqueen.com
Thanks xxx0
Vix4 Posts: 4
If you havent found one yet add ZayMUAPrettyFabulous on Facebook. She is amazing! Shes doing my wedding make-up. She might have some openings0


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The 1930s Classic Buick Cars Channel covers popular antique Buicks from the decade. Take a look under the hoods of different 1930s classic Buick cars.
Roadmaster! The very name conjures up images of a big, powerful highway locomotive -- which is just what Buick intended. Learn about the Buick Roadmaster's historic reign from 1936-1958 and its recent impressive reappearance in 1991 and 1992.
The 1930 Buicks deserved increased popularity, but they came at the wrong time. Dealers found they could only move two cars for even three they'd sold the year before. Read how the 1930 Buicks fell on hard times during the Great Depression.
A 1938 Buick Series 80 was the basis for a one-of-a-kind custom job by Howard "Dutch" Darin. The car featured an eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 141 horsepower, a 9 percent increase from the previous year. See photos of this 1938 Buick Series 80 Opera Brougham.
The 1939 Buick Century had one more horsepower than a Cadillac and several industry innovations. This "first muscle car" combined a small body with a 120 horsepower straight eight-cylinder engine. Find out more about the 1939 Buick Century.
In 1931 Buick began powering its cars with straight-eight engines. Updraft carburetors, "V" belts for driving the fans, and aluminum oil pans were new features on these engines. Learn about the year's vehicles, including the 1931 Buick 95.
The 1932 Buick Series 90s were made on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. The designer owned a family carriage business that was located in Oshawa, Ontario. He later became interested in cars. Learn more about the 1932 Buick Series 90s.
The 1931-1935 Buick Eight is a Classic. Indeed all Series 90s from 1931 on are recognized Classics; no other models are although individual custom bodies may be certified. The coupes are more sought after by collectors than sedans. Learn about this classic car.
The designated CCCA Classic 1936-1942 Buick Series 80/90 Limited was a finely crafted huge car with a lush interior. Learn more about the engine and specifications of this limited edition car.
Although the 1936-1942 Buick Series 60 Century is not a certified Classic, it's one of the best all-around Buicks of the period with fine styling and good performance. Two-door sedans are the most sought-after models. Learn more about this excellent car.


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NMU MA MSC MCOM MCA M.Tech MBA Result : North Maharashtra University(NMU) is all set to announce its NMU MA Result 2019 along with results for its various PG Courses. The University offers a number of PG programs, thus candidates looking for can check details here.
Applicants can also check here North Maharashtra University M.Com Result along with the results of other streams. For more details of North Maharashtra University Result 2019 go through the article below.
How To Download NMU Result 2019
Every year a large number of candidates appear for NMU exams for their various courses. Applicants who want to pursue further studies and are currently waiting for North Maharashtra University MBA Result can complete detail of their score here. Candidates can get here NMU MCA Result 2019 along with the results of its technical courses. Here we are providing you the steps to download the NMU results for its various Pg courses.
- Log onto official website www.nmu.ac.in
- On the board result portal, click on PG Result
- Select course along with year
- Choose result method- Name Wise and Roll number wise
- Enter the required details
- Click on 'submit'
- Save and take print out of your result for future use.
North Maharashtra University Result 2019
NMU conducts numerous exams for its Post Graduation courses all throughout the year. Recently a huge number of aspirants have appeared for the examination. Candidates can check here NMU M.Sc Result 2019 by entering details of name, roll, and registration number. Candidates pursuing Master of Arts and Commerce can also check here North Maharashtra University MA Result.
NMU Result 1st/ 2nd Year 2019
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon conducts its yearly examination every year for its various management and technical PG Courses such as MA, M.COM, MCA, M.Tech, MBA etc. Therefore candidates currently waiting for NMU 1st Year Result can check their result here. Therefore aspirants can check their results here after it's declared on the official site.
North Maharashtra University Result
North Maharashtra University conducts a number of examinations for its various streams. Aspirants who have recently appeared for the exam can check here North Maharashtra University Jalgaon Result 2019. Therefore candidates eagerly waiting for result can get their result through our page. The authorities are soon going to release NMU Result 2019 through its official site and we will also update you here with the same.
For more updates keep visiting our portal and also get information of Scholarship Exam.
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My laptop continues to disconnect from the Internet frequently and randomly. Can anyone tell me what might be causing it?
My laptop continues to disconnect from the Internet frequently and randomly. Can anyone tell me what might be causing it?
which laptop you have and which Windows OS?
Hello, there are many things than can be causing this. I think you need to be more specific. Does it stop when you are doing something specific like downloading? Does it happen even if you are not using your internet? Have you tried resetting your modem and router? Are the wireless drivers in your laptop up to date? Have you checked if there is any firmware update for your router? How many devices are connected to your network? Do you have a cordless phone, microwave oven or even a wireless mouse interfering with your connection? How far away are you from the router?, etc. There are many more specifics you could add to your question so that we can provide a better answer.
Also there is also the possibility that your wireless card in your laptop is configure to enter sleep mode every certain amout of time when idle.
This can be difficult to diagnose. Are you using wireless? What is your routers make and model? Do you have any devices which may interefere with your network? Are you using resource intensive applications, such as bit torrent clients when this occurs?Firstly, go to PingTest.net and take the test, then post your results here. My guess is that your connection has a lot of jitter or interference.
- Jeff
Try using another other computer, if the same thing happens , may be there is not anything wrong with the laptop, it's the connectivity.
It used to happen to me also when my Router was losing connectivity because of these reasons.
1. when my broadband service was providing poor c
2. I had to replace the router and new one worked.
if your have your broadband based on a land-line phone, the way you connect your router also can make a difference.
This is my personal experience.
My laptop is losing its wireless connection every time I try to upload an attachment.
It doesn't matter if I'm trying to send it through Thunderbird or webmail.
Any thoughts?


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Google has always been criticised in the past due to the perceived lack of security. But with their newest feature, 'Google Play Protect,' the search giant is offering a real time malware scanner for their Android Operating System. But still, people are rather confused on how this will change the most popular mobile operating system on the planet. In this tutorial, we will deal with how to enable and disable Google Play Protect on Android.
As mentioned, many people criticised Google for the lack of security, but there was also a large demographic willing to make the sacrifice in exchange for the open eco-system. So, with 'Google Play Protect,' will your freedom in the OS be negatively influenced.
What is Google Play Protect?
If you remember the ''Verify Apps' service from Google, then you can make the analogy that Google Play Protect is merely an evolution of that feature. The feature will monitor the system for installed apps and to-be installed apps on the system, and then inform the user if there is something suspicious. The service was announced last year in May, but it is currently being rolled out with Google Play Service 11 and all higher iterations.
That being said, if you are using an Android Device, which wasn't shipped with Google Play Store, then it is likely that you won't get the feature. All other should get the update as soon as it is available. Now if you are unsure if your device has already been updated with the feature, here is how you check:
How to Check if Your Android Device has Google Play Protect
The Google Play Protect can be found deep in the recesses of your device's settings panel. You should note that the feature cannot be accessed via the Play Store app. So to access the feature, you will have to go to Settings → Google → Security → Google Play Protect. Here you can check on which apps were scanned, and how long ago.
How to Enable and Disable Google Play Protect on Your Device
Once your Android device has been updated with Google Play Services version 11 or above, you can be pretty sure that Google Play Protect is running on your system. By default, Google Play Protect is turned on and will automatically scan your device for malware.
However, if you don't want automatic scanning on your device, then you can disable the feature too. To disable the feature, you will have to head on over to the Settings → Google → Security → Google Play Protect. Here you will find the options 'Scan Device for Security Threats' and 'Improve Harmful app detection.'
The first option mentioned here is always activated by default. The second option is however disabled. This is used to help your system to scan for malware in apps you installed from third party sources.
Now to turn off Google Play Protect, just turn off the option mentioned in the beginning, and you're good. Now added security on your Android device is never a bad thing. So it is advised that you keep Google Play Protect activated unless you really know what you are doing.
How does Google Play Protect work to Keep Your Android Device Secure
The Google Play Protect functionality is designed to scan the Google Play Store and your device for malware. However, it will not consider third party websites and other app stores which host Android apps. But if you attempt to install a third party app which Google deems malicious, then the feature will warn you the same.
To check the status of your installed apps, you can head over to Google Play Protect option to see when the last scan was performed on your device. Here you will also find a list of potentially harmful apps which you should delete from your device.
After the feature has been fully implemented, there should be verification badges on the Play Store listing pages of all the apps. This should help users get an idea of the safety of each app listed on the store. Furthermore, if any rogue developer decides to include a malware into their apps, after getting a clean sheet the first time, then that too will be stopped.
Will Third Party App Stores be Disabled with Google Play Protect?
One area of celebration for the Android platform is that it gave its users complete freedom and control over the OS. So with the inception of Google Play Protect, people have been wondering if this freedom, especially the ability to use third party app stores and use of side-loading will get hampered or compromised.
The main fear is on whether Google is planning to go for a stricter and controlled environment as Apple has on their iOS platform with the 'walled garden' approach.
Now only the future will tell if Google has such plans on their mind. But for now, there will be no such problem with side-loading apps or with using the third party app store.
What are the Privacy Concerns with Google Play Protect?
In the process of keeping your device clean from malicious apps, does Google plan to gather information about the nature of apps installed on your device? This is a privacy concern many people currently have in the back of their minds.
In response to this question, Google already has full knowledge of which apps are downloaded through which Google accounts and on what devices. So the better question in this regard would be: how would the nature of collecting data change as Google introduces the new feature.
Well, as you can see from the image displayed above, there is an option that makes you share information about non-Play Store apps you have installed on your device. Luckily, the feature is disabled by default. But this is the situation now, and we can only speculate what Google would decide to do in the future.
Will Google Play Protect Deliver as It Promises?
In brief, this is something which we can only learn as time unravels. As for now, there are only two schools of thought regarding the matter. One group of people is rejoicing as Google is finally taking security more seriously, while the other group is getting concerned about the privacy implications this will bring to the table. But one thing that will surely happen is that there is going to be a tremendous cut down on the number of malicious apps currently circulating Google Play Store.
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We are burning less gasoline. That may sound strange but Floridians have less of a thirst for gas.
Some of the drop can be blamed on the slower economy since the Great Recession, but also we are driving more fuel efficient cars and trucks. Except for a three-year period (2004-2006) the volume of gasoline Florida drivers are buying has fallen from its high in 2002.
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Lee Doucette has run the Mobil station at SW 104th and US 1 in Miami-Dade County for five years, but he's been involved with the business since his dad started it in 1961.
His gasoline business has followed the state trend, meaning people are filling up less often.