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At Bridge Between the Worlds, you can create your own personal retreat for the time you feel you need to recharge, revitalize and reconnect with yourself.
Though you have the option to lodge at the Retreat Center, many people on personal retreat prefer the privacy of the Lakeside Cabin. The cabin is open all year. During your stay, you are welcome to use the full kitchen downstairs at the center for all your cooking needs.
The infrared sauna and the outdoor hot tub and gazebo by the lake are also available and offer a soothing way to unwind.
The private outdoor Japanese-style bath is the newest addition and special salts, oils, and herbs can be added to the water. At night, look up from your bath to gaze at the stars.
There are plenty of walking trails that may also be used for horseback riding. You are also welcome to have a swim in the lake or take the canoe out to see the wildlife from the water. The gazebo on the lake is a wonderful place to relax with a good book.
The retreat center has a full gourmet kitchen and library. High-speed wifi and cell service are available (depending on your carrier) for those needing to be in contact with the outside world.
Come relax and fill your well.
Healing sessions and massage are available upon request in the Healing Room.


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What to Wear on Valentine's Day?
So, you may or may not love Valentine's Day. But like it or not, it's coming in a few weeks, and I believe we can choose to make it extraordinary. Last year on Valentine's Day, I cried a lot. Over a broken heart. I was missing Baby Banana so much. At that time, Scott and I really had no certainty of being forever parents. Anyway, I'm regretful that I didn't make it a little more special. Valentine's Day is the day to celebrate love and our loved ones! So this year, I'm wearing something Valentine-sy. I'm eating a big serving of chocolate. And, I'm going to celebrate all the love that surrounds me, every day! So, let's get to the fun part. What to wear for Valentine's Day?
What to Wear on Valentine's Day?
You are what you eat. You are what you say. And, you are what you wear! That being said, try to choose a look that will not only go with whatever you're doing, but a look that will bring out how you want to feel. And, of course, try to mix in some red, pink, white, and/or black. It's really that simple!
Feeling Sexy/Classy
Ok, so a form-fitted red dress may make you nervous. (Most likely, you look better in it than you think.) But, there is a difference between form fitted and skin tight. Not to mention, a three-quarter length black duster can help offset any insecurities while still helping you feel stunning and sexy! Clearly, this look is reserved for a hot date in a nice restaurant. (Which, lets be honest, most of us will not be doing on Valentine's Day. Lol)
Feeling Cute & Flirty
I'm a fan of baby-doll dresses because they are so cute and fun. I prefer a wider or flared fit to keep it more conservative. Since it is a shorter dress. I think they look great with a dressy (or faux fur) vest. At least the same length or longer. I found a great pink faux fur vest from Amazon that is prettier in person. And, such a great price! But, feel free to experiment with different add-ons. From jackets to scarves, etc.
Feeling Smart & Sassy
You're going out with some coworkers? Or perhaps a night out to celebrate your female compadres! You want to dress smart and chic. Think trendy tops with flattering jeans and boots. Don't forget the power of a jumpsuit. Or a form fitting blazer over a cami.
Feeling Simple and Comfy
Ordering Chinese food? Having a laxed day at the office? Heading to a movie? Think pink or red sweaters, jeans, and boots.
But, if you're staying home, and wanting to keep things as low key as possible, that's ok. I have a lot of days like this. Lately I picked up a few cute tees and jogger pants that I love.
I have a feeling Scott and I will stay home for Valentine's Day and keep it simple with our current love, Baby Blue! So believe it or not, I'll be wearing something comfy. Our Anniversary is at the end of February. Ten years, baby! I'll be reserving my sexy red dress for that.
I'd love to hear what your plans are for Valentine's Day in the comments, below! Whatever you end up doing on Valentine's Day, I hope you feel your very best celebrating all the love in your life.
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SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WHNT) – Many people will remember Shirley Dawson as a woman full of southern style and grace who made whipping up a meal or icing a cake look effortless. For years, Dawson entertained and informed Tennessee Valley viewers on Saturday mornings as the host of the program, "He Cooks, She Cooks" which aired for years on WHNT News 19.
Saturday morning, Dawson's daughter informed members of WHNT News 19 that her mother had died following a long battle with cancer. She was 66.
In addition to being a television personality, Dawson was a commercial and residential interior designer. She earned a degree from the Chicago Interior Design School. She was also an entrepreneur and developer in Scottsboro. She owned the Wimberly House interiors and gift shop where the "He Cooks, She Cooks" program was recorded. She also owned The Village on Broad Street shopping center and an assisted living facility in Scottsboro.
Shirley Dawson's funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Scottsboro.


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Ahead of Azim's debut EP release 'Freedom' on 12th Oct, we jumped at the opportunity to catch up with him and get to know the man behind the music…
It went a little something like this…
What inspired you to first start playing the guitar? (and what do you play – make/model)
I have always been into guitar music particularly indie and rock so I was always interested in trying one out. I just seemed to connect with the instrument immediately and as a songwriter, I love the instant and direct expression that it encourages.
In terms of guitar: Acoustic: For songwriting and solo shows I use a Faith Venus cutaway.
Electric:I have several..in terms of sound I would say my Gibson es 339. In terms of versatility I love my Epiphone SG which I've customised with p-rails from Seymour Duncan. That coupled with a few pedals gives pretty much any tone you want.
What was the first song you learnt to play?
I think it was Easy by the commodores. Really simple song to play and beautiful to sing.
Where do you pull your influences from?
My influences tend to be very wide ranging from jimmy cliff, the Police, the Clash all the way to the Las, Richard Ashcroft/The Verve, Noel Gallagher/Oasis, Jimi Hendrix, Cat Stevens. I love a well crafted song so no surprise that all of the above are great songwriters in their own right. At the same time I'm quite happy to listen to Hendrix solos on repeat!
Who would you like to support and why?
Richard Ashcroft because he's such a gifted writer and I think his audience would get what I'm about. Liam Gallagher because he's incredibly charismatic and I reckon it would be a laugh. Kurt Vile or Mac DeMarco would be pretty cool as well just because they're just so authentic in what they do.
What have you recorded and what do you have planned for release?
We've got a fantastic first release EP called Freedom, out Friday 12th October. It's essentially the studio version of my song Freedom plus 2 remixes done by the legendary Scottish dance DJ/Producer George Bowie/GBX and Gordi Goudie of a small band called Simple Minds (!). There's also an intimate acoustic version by me and an extra track so if that isn't worth your pennies I don't know what is.
After that I plan a couple more singles and I also have an album in the pipeline so expect a big end to this year and an even bigger next year!
What are your thoughts on the current condition of the music industry – is there anything you'd like to change?
I was quite disillusioned about the how consumerist and corporate the industry had become and just how much the balance had shifted from music being something sacred into something which was just a commodity – to be consumed and thrown away like a can of soup. But I can see some change whereby people are starting to understand that music is deeper than celebrity, that it holds a space in their lives closer their soul. I think the music industry needs to respond by supporting the art not just the business. On the consumer end, I'd like people to think more critically about what they are supporting and buying into. If we're going to bring the world back from the direction it's heading, we have to start taking ART more seriously.
What song do you wish you'd have written?
The Winner Takes it All – Abba. Genius.
When is your next live show?
I'm playing at the Bungalow, Paisley up in Glasgow on 18th October with my band. It's going to be a great show and to celebrate the single release, I've asked my Scottish Fans to do their best Braveheart impressions because
'They may take our lives but they'll never take our…
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Posts Tagged 'TUNNELLING VIRUS'
Types Of Viruses
Posted May 18, 2011on:
- A STEALTH virus is one that, while "active", hides the modifications it has made to files or boot records.
- This is usually achieve by monitoring the system functions used to read files or sectors from storage media and forging the results of calls to such functions.
- This means programs that try to read infected files or sectors see the original,uninfected form instead of the actual, infected form.
- Thus the virus's modifications may go undetected by antivirus programs. However, in order to do this, the virus must be resident in memory when the antivirus program is executed and *this* may be detected by an antivirus program.
- A COMPANION virus is one that, instead of modifying an existing file, creates a new program which (unknown to the user) is executed instead of the intended program.
- On exit, the new program executes the original program so that things appear normal.
- On PCs this has usually been accomplished by creating an infected .
- COM file with the same name as an existing .EXE file.
- Integrity checking antivirus software that only looks for modifications in existing files will fail to detect such viruses
- An ARMORED virus is one that uses special tricks to make tracing, disassembling and understanding of its code more difficult.
- Example : Whale virus.
- A CAVITY VIRUS is one which overwrites a part of the host file that is filled with a constant (usually nulls), without increasing the length of the file, but preserving its functionality.
- Example: Lehigh virus
- A TUNNELLING VIRUS is one that finds the original interrupt handlers in DOS and the BIOS and calls them directly, thus bypassing any activity monitoring program (see D1) which may be loaded and have intercepted the respective interrupt vectors in its attempt to detect viral activity.
- Some antivirus software also uses tunnelling techniques in an attempt to bypass any unknown or undetected virus that may be active when it runs.
Tags: ARMORED, CAVITY VIRUS, COMPANION, STEALTH, TUNNELLING VIRUS


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Today was the first day of classes! I only attended one, but it was a solid one – 3 hours long! Run down of the day:
– wake up
– few bites of banana
– gear up for the gym
– bike to the gym (1.7 mi)
– sweaty workout on the elliptical
– bike home (1.7 mi)
– shower, change, eat oats in a jar, on the porch, while still sweaty (starving!) and coffee
– bike downtown to farmer's market (1 mi) – picked up some local produce!
– bike to school, go to class!
Climate Change and Mitigation – pretty neat class, we get 2 weeks to shop all of our courses until we decide which ones to take, so I have time to decide, but it seemed like a neat class. I need to brush up on my climate change policy, science, adaptation, etc so this sounds like the perfect class for this!
– ate greek yogurt mixed with fresh wild blueberries and kashi go lean cereal for lunch in class
– biked home (1.2 mi)
– walked to friend's house to lend her my juicer and hang out
– walked home
– picked up Jeff and drove to Chipotle!! Mmmm veggie burrito!! And chips and guac, sooo good!
– a quick stop at Trader Joe's on the way back for some essentials
– at home, figuring out more class stuff, emailing, etc etc!
Do you see a theme here? Lots of BIKING! Approximately 5 or so miles. Biking is my main mode of transportation here, because 1. school, my work office, small markets, and friends' houses are all within about 1.5 miles of me 2. it's best for the environment! 3. it's great exercise 4. parking is tough near school and in the city in general 5. fairly safe with bike lanes on some streets 6.awesome in the good weather and gives me time to enjoy the gorgeous new england weather and scenery on my pedals around town, 7. and all of my friends and classmates bike everywhere too, so we have lots of group bike brigades! :)
Oh, and dessert: Last time I had this chocolate was in the car driving up from DC! It's so good, dark choc with chunks of toffee, walnuts, and pecans.
Tomorrow I'm shopping four classes:
- Management and the Environment
- Statistics
- U.S. Climate policy
- Life Cycle Assessment Practicum
ahh, it's going to be LONG day. But, it's the only way to figure out if I actually want to take a class, so gotta do it. And, the reading and homework will start to set in tomorrow, eeee. Last night did not end up as an early bedtime night – alas, I will try again tonight. Shooting for 11! G night.


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Lecture on Sustainability at Biennale Sindelfingen
Uhr | Location: Biennale Sindelfingen, Amt für Kultur, Wolboldstr. 21, 71063 Sindelfingen
Klaus Schuler speaks on sustainability at Biennale Sindelfingen
For more than 30 years Klaus J. Schuler is coaching leaders from all over the world. His conviction that we need ethical reflection, responsible behavior and sustainable business made him found Tripl3Leader in 2013. Tripl3Leader is a consultancy specialized in the training and development of sustainable leaders (www.tripl3leader.com). Klaus Schuler also shows his commitment for business ethics as a partner of the Weltethos Institute Tübingen, as the head of the business ethics department of the Association for Sustainability and Environment Management, as a member in the German Network for Business Ethics and through his engagement in the Ethics First project of the Humanistic Management Center St. Gallen.
How we do business is shaping our future. Mr. Schuler will provide you innovative ideas and impulses on business ethics and will create a new definition of how to do business and to lead people. Recent discussions on wellbeing, work satisfaction and the public reputation of corporations urge a fundamental change. The question is: What really needs to happen for a truly ethical economy?


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Video Description:
This lecture series focuses on the successful search strategies and procedures needed by those working with canines in search, detection, and scent work. First, the presenters discuss how the environment impacts odor movement and how this movement impacts odor detection by a dog doing search, detection, and scent work. Then presenters discuss fundamental strategies for increasing the likelihood of a search and detection dog discovering a targeted odor across a wide variety of environments.
Topics will Include:
- Odor Theory and Movement
- Systematic Searching Techniques: Open Areas
- Systematic Searching Techniques: Buildings
- Systematic Searching Techniques: Vehicles
- Systematic Searching Techniques: Luggage and Packages
Presentation by: Mark Marsolais, Ph.D. and David Brownell
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Mark Marsolais, Ph.D., is a canine services specialist with comprehensive business experience as a director and manager of detection dog programs at the international and national levels. For fours years, he provided strategic leadership and technical guidance to new and existing programs for a Washington, D.C. security firm. He successfully initiated, advised, and assisted with the planning of all facets of canine detection activities (e.g., mobilization, training, operations, and QA/QC) while working with corporate and program management, clients, and senior training cadre. He was responsible for determining the future opportunities and direction of corporate canine services. In addition to his corporate experience, Mr. Marsolais has an extensive academic background as a professor of criminal justice and forensics. He served over twenty years with the Houston Police Department including four plus years where he supervised the department's canine detail. At HPD, he participated as a handler and supervisor in innumerable searches for criminals, victims, human remains, and evidence. He is a Vietnam-era Veteran of the US Army's 101st Airborne Division. Mr. Marsolais holds a Doctorate in Criminal Justice, and Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology.
David Brownell is a Senior Canine Trainer and Program Manager with Corvus Canine, and is headquartered in the Dallas metroplex. Mr. Brownell brings over 30 years of local, national, and international canine experience to the team. For more than six years, he served as the Canine Program Manager and Senior Canine Trainer for an international services company in Iraq and the Middle East region. In this capacity, Mr. Brownell was responsible for setting up and managing canine detector programs throughout the region for clients to include the Iraqi government, the U. S. government, the United Nations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and commercial oil, natural gas, and petrochemical concerns. He managed the training of hundreds of detector dog teams (e.g. explosives, narcotics, patrol, human remains) during this period. His background also includes stints as a military canine handler, a Schutzhund handler, a U.S. FEMA disaster dog handler, and a SAR and HRD handler and trainer with a Dallas, Texas Search and Rescue organization. Mr. Brown has instructed and evaluated hundreds of SAR, disaster, and HRD dog teams at all levels, and taught numerous personnel at a myriad of canine seminars. Additionally, he has assisted in the development of detector dog programs for citizen and police organizations. Mr. Brownell is well respected in the national and international canine detector community and regularly consults with his extensive array of contacts.
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Author(s): Emily Witt
Emily Witt is single and in her thirties. Until recently she had always imagined she would meet the right person and fall in love. But, as we all know, things are more complicated than that. Love is rare and frequently unreciprocated; sexual acquisitiveness is risky and can be hurtful. Having experienced the familiar disappointments that come with online dating and one-night stands, Witt decides to find her own path. The result is an open-minded, honest account of the contemporary pursuit of connection and pleasure - open, forgiving and unafraid.
'What is the story we're telling ourselves?' A funny, fresh, and moving antidote to conventional attitudes about sex and the single woman.
Emily Witt is a journalist, an essayist, and a critic. Her work has been published in n+1, GQ, New York magazine, The New York Observer, and the London Review of Books and anthologized in Best American Travel Writing. She has degrees from Brown University, the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and Cambridge, and she was a Fulbright scholar in Mozambique. She grew up in Minneapolis and now lives in Brooklyn, New York.


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|Photo credit: Usborne Books & More
We received a warm welcome and had many visitors came to our booth. It was great to hear what many had to say about Usborne's books. Multiple people commented on the quality of the books, and one mother mentioned that some of our books had been used by four different students, and were still in great condition. One of the speakers came by, and commented that she was happy to see that Usborne was still around, she used Usborne also.
The consultant who went with me is new to the business, and talked me into going for the experience. Yesterday while we were talking she shared with me that while at the local Catholic homeschool conference she could not stay away from the booth. She said she was not even sure why she came over, as she was walking over, she had a conversation with her self concerning the amount of books currently in the home. But, she said the books were like magnets, and she could not resist coming over. The books she said intrigued her interest, and she was excited to take them home for her five children.
While I know the quality of Usborne books it is nice to know what others have to say about them. Just wanted to share, it is nice to have confirmation from others about what you do.
Stop by my Usborne Books and More web site to see the current online specials, remember they change monthly and you can save up to 50%.


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Handcrafting Flavor in Southern Oregon
Amy's Kitchen, a pioneer in the healthy food business, made an investment in Southern Oregon 10 years ago that has been heralded as a defining moment in the region's economy.
In 2006, the Santa Rosa-based company did a lot of soul searching before selecting a tract of land north of Medford for the first expansion effort outside of California. But the popular organic food company didn't stop there. "In 2012, with demand for Amy's continually growing, we opened our kitchen in Medford and built our ideal kitchen from the ground up," said George Pelch, Amy's local plant manager. "There are rooms dedicated solely to pizza dough and making tofu, and there's even an entire room for mixing spices."
Once the expansion was complete, Amy's workforce grew to 950 in Medford, making it one of the largest employers in Southern Oregon. The local plant, boasting 450,000-square-feet of space, produces two of Amy's largest product categories, soups and pizzas.
Bringing Amy's to the region required foresight on the part of owners Andy and Rachel Berliner as well as a lot of heavy lifting and years of courting by officials, particularly Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc., Business Oregon and jurisdictional partners.
In 2004, then-Gov. Ted Kulongoski sent a letter and personally called Andy and Rachel Berliner, urging them to come to Oregon. At the same time, California's former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger also made a pitch to the Berliners to stay in his state. But the couple made its commitment to building in Southern Oregon, a region known for its agricultural bounty, a thriving wine industry and a strong local food business. Later, voters in Jackson County decided to create a GMO-free zone that further amplified the area's appeal with the organic food crowd.
Amy's began with a simple idea 30 years ago that was born out of necessity, and the move to this region helped propel the company to greater heights, after building up the business from humble beginnings. In 1987, the Berliners were expecting their daughter, Amy, the company's namesake. Andy went to a store in search of food that was convenient, but also healthy and tasty, with a home-made flavor.
After he realized that there was nothing on the shelves that suited his needs, Andy had an idea. Why not create healthy meals that are convenient and taste great? Starting out small, the couple made just one style of vegetable pot pie, which instantly became a hit with consumers. That idea grew, and today Amy's makes more than 250 products and has 2,450 employees. You can find Amy's products in 29 countries. "Looking back, we helped pioneer the organic food industry," Pelch said.
Despite the growth, the Berliners' business is privately owned, giving them the freedom to make choices that have a strong connection with the values that helped them start Amy's in the first place. "We take homestyle methods and work to scale them up," Pelch explained. "We make ingredients, like tofu and burrito wraps, from scratch, and we do a lot by hand, like hand-stretching pizza crusts and hand-rolling burritos."
The employees that produce these meals at manufacturing plants in Pocatello, Idaho, Santa Rosa or here in Medford are dedicated to the high standards maintained by Amy's. In fact, when people take tours of the local facility, they are surprised to see people hand-rolling the popular burritos.
Because one of Amy's core values is the care of their employees, both the Santa Rosa and Medford locations have on-site health centers with bilingual staff.
Amy's has a Local Donation Committee at its plant that is geared to helping local nonprofits as well as outreach to the community. Pelch said Amy's has a scholarship program that supports education costs for employees' children. "We're still looking to hire people at this location," Pelch said. "We're always looking for great people, so stay tuned for our next job fair."
Pelch moved to the valley six years ago with his wife, Kim, and son and daughter. His son graduated from the University of Oregon, and his daughter is a junior there.
Pelch, who is involved in many local organizations, said one of the appeals of the Medford location is the natural beauty of the area, as well as the great restaurants, the Britt Festival and rafting on the Rogue River. "It's ideal for outdoor activities that our employees and their families enjoy, and there's a strong sense of community here," he said. "We also appreciated that it is in a valley with an agricultural heritage and a deep appreciation for quality food."
Amy's Kitchen | 441 W Antelope Road, White City, OR 97503 | www.amys.com | (541) 831-3000
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The Friends will be hosting their 10th annual Herbfest on Saturday, May 4, on the lovely grounds of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center in downtown Cary. Guests will have the opportunity to stroll through booths selling herbs, native plants and perennials in addition to craft booths where local artisans will sell items related to gardening and nature.
Our must-see butterfly releases will take place at 11:30AM and 2:30PM, and our silent auction featuring beautiful herbs and garden-related items will be featured once
again this year. A special activity for the kids will be available, and our popular Young Friends bake sale featuring delicious treats will take place. Local food trucks will have food available for sale.
Festival-goers can tour the Anne B. Kratzer Educational Garden, including a close-up look at the historic 1850's Page smokehouse. Guests can also learn about the Pollinator Garden at the Page-Walker, a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat that features wild plants.
Visit your local Westlake ACE Hardware, located at 2976 Kildaire Farm Rd., offering everything you need this summer to keep your home and yard in tip-top shape. From plants to fertilizer, outdoor power equipment, gardening tools – plus we offer lawn mower repair services . ACE is the Helpful Place.
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Health care providers worry about proposed Medicaid changes
Some children's mental health care providers are worried about proposed changes in what the state will pay for in its Medicaid system.
While they praised the Department of Health and Human Services for adding treatments, Heartland Family Services officials said the department made a mistake not to include some cutting-edge therapy that is helpful in severely hard to treat behaviors.
"These are welcomed expansions of allowable practices. However, the exclusion of other well practices, in particular EMDR and the exclusion of play therapy, are not explained," said Barbara Jessing, with Heartland Family Services.
The department will review the testimony and submit a final proposal to the attorney general, but it could be months before any changes are made.


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What is World RX?
Rallycross is one of the fastest growing motorsports in the world and only one of the four FIA World Championships (World RX, WRC, Formula 1, WEC). Rallycross is fast, sharp and action-packed sport, where drivers are not afraid of contacts, that bring a new level of excitement for the spectators. Champions of WRC, F1 and DTM as well as many legendary motorsport personalities have competed in World RX.


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Google Home has slowly been progressing and is up there competing with Amazon's Echo devices for the throne of the best smart speaker. While Alexa's skills might be something great for third-party developers, Google's vast knowledge in the field of AI is something that is hard to beat. This year, at Google I/O, the Mountain View giant had promised of improvements to their multiple commands system that would require less verbosity and would allow more than two commands at a time. It seems as if those changes are now live.
You're not the only one who can multitask. Now Google Home can perform up to three queries at a time, so you can get more done. pic.twitter.com/7jTd97Evus
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) June 11, 2018
As announced in an official tweet, the Google Home now understands up to three queries together. The feature is currently available only in English in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. While we personally haven't been able to test out the feature, we have mixed reports of the feature working for some, while others report the feature as not yet live. As such, your mileage may vary.
Additionally, apart from being able to recognize three commands in one go, Google Home is also getting the smarter multiple commands ability. For those of you unaware, earlier to use two commands in a single sentence, the user was expected to repeat two entire sentences and adding a separative "and" in between. For instance, if you had to ask the Assistant to turn on the lights in both the living room and the hall, you'd have to say "turn on the lights in the living room *and* turn on the lights in the hall". However, with the new update, Google Assistant gets the ability to smartly parse these commands. Simply saying "turn on the lights in the living room and the hall" works just like it should.
Both the features are expected to have been live across all of Google Home products, including the Google Home Mini. So go ahead and try it out, and share with us your experiences in the comments down below.


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Earlier in the year when we reviewed the first few bundles we created, we came to the conclusion that they would not stand up to the quality we would produce now. Today we're starting a second round of repackaging by taking the Ghosts bundle, ripping it apart and repackaging it as three individual (better quality) bundles.
The first re-bundle is a set of ghost stories by Mary Noailles Murfree, who was an American author of novels and short stories, and is considered the first significant female writer of Appalachian literature. Born near the town of Murfreeboro, which was named after her great-grandfather, Murfree was lame since childhood and spent her childhood reading and studying the local Appalachian culture, which led her to became known for the realism of her accounts in her writing.
The two stories in this bundle are His Unquiet Ghost and The Phantom Of Bogue Holauba. Murfree's style is often praised for eloquent writing which forms an extraordinary contrast with the dialect of the characters.
Ghosts by Murfree bundle .ePub [download]
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The Phantom Of Bogue Holauba by Mary Noailles Murfree
His Unquiet Ghost by Mary Noailles Murfree
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Glorifier of Dusk - Vigilance
Glorifier of Dusk has an ability which gives Vigilance until end of turn. Shouldn't that be until your next turn? Giving Vigilance until end of turn doesn't do anything, since Vigilance is only relevant when your opponent attacks.
bken1234 GLOBAL_MODERATORS Posts: 2,831 Chairperson of the BoardsA design flaw isn't a bug.0
Sorry, can you move this to Suggestions then please?0
Brigby ADMINISTRATORS Posts: 7,757 Site Admin*Moved to Suggestions & Feedback per OP's request1
Graveyardigan Age Unconfirmed Posts: 5 Just Dropped InWow, I signed up for the forum just to start a thread about this very topic. Well done, OP.
This is definitely a design oversight. In paper Magic, giving vigilance until the end of the turn works just fine, because it prevents the creature from tapping when they attack, leaving the creature untapped to block the opponent's counterattack on the following turn. But in Puzzle Quest, a creature can only block if their temporary Vigilance (or Defender, or Reach) ability persists at least through the opponent's turn.
If there's a lesson for the dev team here, it's that you cannot translate card abilities verbatim from their cardstock counterparts and expect them to always work as intended.1
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Like Paul's previous collection of biographies, Villains, Scoundrels, and Rogues is about the lives and deeds of a remarkable group of lesser-known Americans, all of whom had a perceptible impact on their world. But while the subjects of Secret Heroes had a lasting positive influence on history, the characters in Villains, Scoundrels, and Rogues left behind some indelible negative legacy. Several were lifelong hardened criminals, others perfectly normal men and women who simply jumped the rails at some point in their lives, if only momentarily.
Although many of these people were famous in their own time, they've largely slipped into the shadows for most modern readers. In a few cases—such as World War II propagandist "Axis Sally," the Psycho-inspiring ghoul Ed Gein, and shrieking pitchman Don Lapre—their names may still be familiar but the general public knows little about who they really were. What makes these figures worthy of note is that their life stories all read like fiction. These were no run-of-the-mill miscreants. They're some of the most incredible ne'er-do-wells in American history.
As with Secret Heroes, the subjects of Villains, Scoundrels, and Rogues come from all periods in our nation's history and represent a wide variety of occupations. There's Washington cop John Parker, a drunken wastrel who abandoned his post at Ford's Theatre, allowing assassin John Wilkes Booth unchallenged access to President Lincoln's box. There's bloodthirsty river pirate Samuel Mason, who inspired a scene in How the West Was Won, and the dapper Yellow Kid, the con artist who originated the phony bookie operation portrayed in The Sting. Whether brazen serial killer, frontier floozy, or quirky counterfeiter, these over-the-top figures are all undeniably memorable.
Many of these antiheroes provide cautionary tales that enlighten and instruct. However, the urge to assemble a catalog of morality lessons wasn't Paul's motivation for writing about these thirty individuals. He found that learning about this extraordinary group was just plain fun. As more than one armchair philosopher has argued, evil can sometimes be more interesting than good—which explains why most actors love to play the bad guy.


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Ways LSD affects human brain
An estimated 32 million American residents in 2010 reported the lifetime use of psychedelics, including lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin (magic mushrooms), mescaline and peyote. Unlike other drugs, psychedelics often evoke the awareness of subconscious thoughts and feelings, such as repressed memories, feelings about life circumstances, fantasies or deep fears. People high on psychedelics experience hallucinations, vivid images and intense sounds.
Scientists have been actively exploring the role of LSD and related psychedelics in treating mental illnesses by understanding the human consciousness and psychopathology. However, they have so far unable to fully comprehend the impacts of such drugs on the human brain. Some of the earlier brain imaging studies have highlighted the enormous effects of psychedelics on neural activity. This has led to an intense debate on the therapeutic benefits of such drugs. However, there are comparatively limited number of studies to understand the way psychedelics affect the human brain.
One of the studies tried to understand the effects of LSD on the human brain using connectome-harmonic decomposition. It found that the drug plays a vital role in altering the energy and power of individual harmonic brain states in a frequency-selective manner. It also enables repertoire expansion by the reorganization of the brain dynamics and creating a new type of order of the brain. However, it also strikes a balance between order and disorder. This study proved an important step in the direction of understanding the effect of LSD and other psychedelics.
Other findings related to LSD
It was in 1950s when for the first time, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally ingested LSD and experienced its mind-expanding effects. In his book, Mystic Chemist, Hoffman has explained how LSD has vast potential as a psychiatric tool. However, it has been widely demonstrated that LSD is not a suitable medication, as it aggravates pre-existing moods. As per the book, though LSD may not be harmful, it does not help the humanity evolve in any way. Another study revealed that psilocybin diminishes activity in key brain regions and networks implicated in hallucinogen actions.
The altered states of consciousness produced by psychedelic drugs are very similar to dreams, according to new research published in Frontiers in Neuroscience. Two scientists from Departamento de Física, Argentina, and Brain and Spine Institute, Paris, France, investigated the semantic similarity between subjective reports of psychoactive substances and reports of high/low lucidity dreams. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans showed that LSD caused brain activity to become less coordinated in regions that make up what is called the default mode network. The size of the effect was correlated with participants' ratings of their own ego dissolution, suggesting that this network underlies a stable sense of self. Another imaging type, magnetoencephalography (MEG), showed that the rhythm of alpha brainwaves more prominent in human are weakened under LSD. The results in surging high lucidity dreams.
Moreover, another research established that LSD increases the "cognitive bizarreness" of mental imagery (a characteristic quality of dream content). The action of serotonergic psychedelics is based on their high affinity for serotonin 5-HT2A receptors and is categorized by noticeable changes in consciousness that comprise simple and complex visual imagery, alterations in the sense of self and in the relationship between the body and the environment, disinhibited emotions, and modifications in cognition and thought processes.
Recovery road map
Despite the therapeutic effects of psychedelics, it is essential to know the effects of these drugs to avoid any adverse results. The persistent use of psychedelics inflicts anxiety, depression, irritability and other changes. People are also likely to experience nightmares and hallucinations throughout their life, which increases the risk of developing mental disorders.
While it is equally important to have family and friends as your safety net, sometimes professional care can boost the entire recovery process. Researchers believe that continued medical research into psychedelic drugs could benefit mentally ill patients who have not yet shown improvement with the currently available treatments.
If you or your loved one is looking for any relevant information, contact the California Detox Helpline to find the best facilities providing alcohol rehab in California. You can also call us at our 24/7 helpline number 855-780-2495 or chat online to find detox centers in California where recovery is facilitated in a serene environment by experts as per each patient's needs and condition.


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Compliance Council Conference Call
Event Info
December 19th, 2019 11:00 AM through 12:00 PM
The Compliance Council hosts regular conference calls to connect, share information and network. These informal calls are ways to reach out to your counterparts in other credit unions and talk about issues relevant to your compliance operations.
Plan to bring your questions, ideas and concerns to share with fellow compliance peers. More information on topics of discussion will be coming soon.
Calls are for Compliance Council members only. But council membership is free!
For council members, simply register below and call-in information will be emailed to you.
Questions, contact Lisa Althoff Simmons, (800) 446.3620.


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In The Supreme Court
In the Matter of Victoria L. Sprouse, Respondent.
Opinion No. 26819
Submitted April 13, 2010 - Filed May 17, 2010
Lesley M. Coggiola, Disciplinary Counsel, and Sabrina C. Todd, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, both of Columbia, for Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Victoria L. Sprouse, of Charlotte, North Carolina, pro se.
PER CURIAM: This attorney disciplinary matter is before the Court pursuant to the reciprocal disciplinary provisions of Rule 29, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR. The facts are set forth below.
Respondent is licensed to practice law in South Carolina. Until April 24, 2009, she was licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
On April 1, 2009, respondent was convicted on eighteen (18) counts of felony mail, wire and/or bank fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering charges in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. On April 24, 2009, the North Carolina Bar disbarred respondent.
Pursuant to Rule 29(a), RLDE, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) submitted a certified copy of the North Carolina Order of Disbarment to the Clerk. In accordance with Rule 29(b), RLDE, the Clerk provided ODC and respondent with thirty (30) days in which to inform the Court of any reason why the imposition of identical discipline in this state was not warranted. ODC filed a response stating it knew of no reason why identical discipline was unwarranted. Respondent did not file a response.
After thorough review of the record, we hereby disbar respondent from the practice of law in this state. See Rule 29(d), RLDE; see also In the Matter of Sexton, 377 S.C. 402, 661 S.E.2d 60 (2008); In the Matter of Brafford, 367 S.C. 295, 625 S.E.2d 650 (2006). Within fifteen days of the date of this opinion, respondent shall file an affidavit with the Clerk of Court showing that she has complied with Rule 30, RLDE, Rule 413, SCACR.
TOAL, C.J., PLEICONES, KITTREDGE, HEARN, JJ., concur. BEATTY, J., not participating.


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Transition: A process not an event
Mary Hartshorne, I CAN's Head of Evidence, explores the experiences of pupils with speech, language and communication needs as they move into or on from school.
Last month at a conference I heard the results of a survey carried out in a secondary school with Year 7 students, 50 lessons into a new school year. Staff asked pupils to reflect on those first 50 lessons – asking questions such as:
- How many times have you answered teachers' questions in class?
- How many times have you taken part in small group discussions?
- How many times have you felt praised in lessons?
- In how many lessons have you done some writing?
The results were fascinating. We reflected on just how important those first 50 lessons (roughly two weeks) are in terms of establishing yourself in the eyes of your classmates, your teacher, yourself. For example, were the 26% of pupils who had not answered any teachers' questions, the same 28% who had not felt they had received any praise at all? How easy is it to shift those first impressions that you make? How quickly do we establish the ground rules of success?
I was particularly interested to compare the 64% of students who reported to have had no small group discussions, with the 100% who reported to have done writing in more than 20 lessons. Hearing those numbers, I immediately think of students who have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) – what will their experience of starting in this secondary school be like?
It's that time of year when many children and young people are preparing to leave one very familiar situation and take the next step to something new.
There has been lots written about the features of a successful transition for all pupils, and for those with special educational needs (SEN) – be it starting school, moving between schools or leaving school. The key to them all is viewing transition as a process and not an event; a process which starts early and carries on well into the new school year, well past the first 50 lessons. This minimises the risk of establishing impressions and opinions too early – both for pupils and for staff.
For children and young people with SLCN, making the leap into a new learning environment has all the excitement as it does for other learners. It also has all the challenges – new people, new relationships, new processes, the organisational challenges of a new environment and timetable, the rules about clothes, places, 'no-go areas', eating and drinking. In particular there are language specific challenges, for example there's the hidden social curriculum – the rules that everyone seems to know about but no one actually explains – things like who you should and shouldn't talk to. What about the vocabulary itself? If no one explains the meaning, how easily will children with SLCN understand phrases like:
'carpet time'
'line up at the door'
'find a partner'
'you'll be on report'
I was talking with someone working in a further education college last week who told me the range of different words used for the place students had their lunch. It's actually has the word 'cafe' on the door, but depending on which department you find yourself in it is variously called the 'canteen', 'refectory' or 'dining room'.
Fortunately, there is lots of guidance to help children and young people with SLCN at this tricky time. I CAN's Moving On! provides some really practical activities and tools to help the transition from primary to secondary school. Coming into school, our booklet Ready Steady Talk gives parents some games to help children get ready for pre-school, while for young people thinking about life after school, we're just finishing the pilot of Talk about Talk Secondary, focusing on the communication skills needed for the workplace.
The Communication Trust report about primary and secondary transition for pupils with SLCN, written by Anne Ayre and Sue Roulestone outlines a 'transition pathway' based on extensive consultation with schools, pupils and parents. The focus is on what schools can do, because of course it's not all about making sure children are school-ready, secondary-ready or work-ready. Settings, schools and workplaces need to be ready too, especially given the known prevalence of SLCN.
Carrying out a '50 lessons on' survey provided really useful information for reflection – to make the transition as successful as possible. When are you doing yours?


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One will have plenty of these bedspreads in order to keep on providing a modification to ones bedroom. Be it simple printed bed sheets or designer patchwork bed spreads, you will have a one for each occasion. There are lots of printed bed sheets offered in bay prints for the kids room. These ones come with cartoon characters and even glossy prints which sparkle in the night.
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One of the hottest things that you can purchase to keep you warm in the evening is a down comforter. Birds have several years of experience keeping warm throughout the coldest times of the year. Their feathers can also keep you incredibly warm in the form of down comforters. Goose down is the item that is most extensively used today in bedding and coats. There are several things that you ought to look at before making your purchase. Some of these include the fill rating, the thread matter, and the products used.
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A patterned duvet set is a need to have for any master bedroom, not just are there many selections for colors to fit any decor but more than enough textures for every taste. Find your perfect duvet set to finish your best home. Up until then, you can attempt any number of various designs and patterns for your duvet set.
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US Club Soccer's Player Development Programs (PDPs) are regionally based identification and developmental programs conducted within the id2 Program umbrella. PDPs are focused around the National Premier Leagues (NPL) and other top leagues in specific geographic areas.
PDP invitations are based upon objective scouting of elite clubs and leagues, combined with recommendations from top Directors of Coaching. Each PDP includes at least one training session and one internal competition. Some PDPs also include off-field educational components, as well.
id2 Program staff are on-site at PDP events to scout players for potential inclusion in id2 Training Camps, and U.S. Soccer staff may also be on-site to scout players for potential U.S. National Team inclusion as well as conduct off-the-field lectures, seminars, coaching and other related discussions.
Beginning in early 2014, as part of an expansion of US Club Soccer's id² Program, PDP grew to offer new expanded PDP pilot programs involving additional age groups and more frequent training opportunities for some of the country's top players. Each PDP pilot program will include four events throughout the year, with each event including players from the 13-U through 18-U age groups. With four events over the course of the year, the developmental impact of the PDPs will significantly increase for participating players.
Both the id2 Program and PDP have been granted Olympic Development Program status by the U.S. Soccer Federation and the US Olympic Committee.
Additionally, US Club Soccer sanctions PDPs that are hosted by major member organizations. All their PDPs are also approved as Olympic Development Program events.
- US Club Soccer's id2 Program staff on-site to scout national team-level players for inclusion in id2 Training Camps.
- An opportunity to play with and against some of the area's top players in the age group.
- Top-level facilities and equipment, including one (1) full-size 11 vs. 11 field and referees.
- Participation of the top players within the relevant geographic area based upon an approved scouting and recommendation process.
- Presentation to the players from U.S. Soccer staff, technical leaders, or subject matter experts.


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Misconduct involves the wrongdoing by people such as the policemen when carrying out their usual duties. It may involve partiality, dishonesty, misuse of positions among others. The ways through which the police misconduct is handled in the United States of America has greatly aided the culture of continues unpunished conduct of police against civilians. This essay supports the argument that the police misconduct is indeed alive and causes harm to citizens.
Police Misconduct
The police misconduct can be clearly depicted by the misuse of their officially obtained powers, resources, information and violation of the expected trust by the people at their service to an extent of inviting dismissal. This police misconduct is the most sensitive form and its implications are severe because the police are entitled to serve many people (Casey, J. 2006).
Bearing in mind the levels of professionalism expected from police officers, their behavior is monitored from both away and at their places of work. The police misconduct can be realized in various avenues such as the off duty incidents including the assault on fellow policemen in the social amenities like bars and taking advantage of their opposition to use excessive force when dealing with the citizens. In addition, evidence from recorded scenarios has played a very significant role in unraveling the police indecency whereby innocent victims have been framed for various crimes. These include being framed for drug trafficking or resisting arrest when in real sense the cameras have shown that the police are exercising extra-judicial activities (Barry, P. 2008).
As much as wrongful arrests may be out of genuine mistakes, they are on the increase due to much concentration of the police on making arrests while ignoring other important duties and responsibilities. This is evident from the increasing protests by the public against police misconduct in recent past. The other form of misconduct involves the police using suggestive thinking when implicating a suspect for certain crimes and sometimes employing crude tactics that compel the suspect into confessing against false crimes (Archbold, A. and Hassell, K. 2008). In respect to this, the DNA tests have been instrumental in proving the police wrong and also some cases whereby the emerging truth has led to release of suspects after they have already served some time in detention (Barry, P. 2008).
The police from my point of view have a tendency of getting irritated when a potential suspect affirms a constitutional right at arrest. Regardless of the authenticity of the claim, police are easily annoyed by such moves and can easily frame the suspect for different crimes. The police believe that they have a right to dictate and decide what is right or wrong.
Evidence has also shown that the police remain silent on their colleagues since it is so hard to find a policeman arresting or indicting a fellow officer as seen in daily life. This is a serious misconduct in the police because their fellow colleagues commit serious crimes in the society such as killing thus they deserve equal treatment just as the other ordinary citizens (Walker, S and MacDonald, M. 2008).
Finally, the police misconduct is depicted in their discrimination when discharging their duties. For instance, they employ racial discrimination whereby people from a certain races face the wrath and they are imprisoned as compared to others. This is evident from the available population statistics which shows that the greater percentage of the arrested people is of certain races (Lambe, J. and Bormann, D. 2011).
In conclusion, the police misconduct is alive and causes harm to citizens. The police use their official positions to mishandle the citizens. In order to promote the image of the police which is one of the law enforcement agencies, the appropriate measures to reduce the police misconduct should be taken by the relevant authorities.


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This Quartet, formed in 1997, consists of four extremely dedicated professional string players and the quartet is now one of the most established in the North East. With over ten years of experience in providing high quality live music at so many events, the quartet has built a reputation for being professional, reliable and flexible. The String Quartet plays regularly in Cumbria.
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The AR String Quartet is one of the leading string quartets in West Yorkshire. This String Quartet performs for weddings and corporate events in and around Cumbria. Its musicians are highly professional in terms of both their musicianship and also their approach to any event, making them the ideal choice of musicians for any occasion. In addition to recital performances, they have provided entertainment at many events, from weddings to banquets and corporate functions. They are noted for the breadth of their repertoire, from the classic string quartets to popular light music. ... more
This string quartet was formed in 1994 with the aim of providing a refined and tasteful backdrop for those special occasions. Cumbria is within this String Quartet's local performance area.. All members of the Quartet are also professional freelance musicians employed by many of the national orchestras guaranteeing the highest standard of music making.
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The Quartet has given concert recitals both in this country and in Germany. An ideal String Quartet for a wedding or party in Cumbria. As professional musicians the members of the quartet have performed with English National Ballet, Opera North, the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, the South B ... more
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The AR String Quartet - a professional string quartet based in Glasgow, playing at live events across Scotland. Since 2008, they've had an absolute blast establishing themselves as one of Scotland's leading young professional string goups. An ideal String Quartet for a wedding or party in Cumbria.
This quartet are comfortable with all genres of music from Classical to Jazz, Folk to Pop and have a wealth of experience in playing at all types of events from background to centre-stage and acoustic to amplified settings.
This string ensemble was established by graduates of the Royal Northern College of Music, in 2002. The String Quartet plays regularly in Cumbria. They aim to provide a high standard of string playing suitable for all occasions.
The Ensemble's reputation is now spreading further afield and their appearances have been wide ranging from the concert platform to playing at a celebrity weddings; from music in the park to the official launch of a new motor car. They have also performed live on BBC Radio.
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Getting married in Scotland? Congratulations! The BA String Quartet is available to hire for your wedding in Edinburgh, Fife, the Borders, central belt, indeed anywhere in Scotland, and some of England too! As specialists in music for weddings, the BA Quartet have unrivalled experience in providing appropriate atmospheric music over a wide range of private and corporate events, from the most intimate family weddings and parties to the largest international business events. This String Quartet performs for weddings and corporate events in and around Cumbria.
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Faheem posted a review of the M2 DAP over on Head-Fi.
Pros: High quality build and finish.Brilliant sound,Class-A amplifier,amazing black levels and soundstage. Super quick boot and basic but functioning UI
Cons: Lot of features lacking – DAC support , limited gapless playback , digital out , album art ,needs improvements in UI etc Battery life is mediocre.


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Taking influence from the southern riviera town of Menton, the Menton collection of furniture is both classic and contemporary.
The beautiful plantation teak occasional tables work beautifully with the Menton outdoor lounge collection.
The tables comes in 2 sizes a large coffee table and a smaller side table.
The teak is easy to look after and is ideal for outdoor use, simply weathering to a soft silver grey over time.
If you have any queries about any aspect of the range, please phone our furniture help line on 0345 6052505 where we will be delighted to help you or if you prefer send us an email.


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Alright ladies and gents! Issue 5 is coming here in the next few days digitally and while we managed to fuck up the newer shit, we went back to the drawing board and until the print quality with the newer printer gets better we won't be utilizing them any more.
In the mean-time; If you wanted to snag a REUP edition they are all right here. So grab them while you can. Meanwhile we will be announcing the winner of the Cover Art Contest next month, if things don't get too jacked up. *fingers crossed*


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President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 71st birth anniversary on Thursday. Congress President and Rajiv Gandhi's wife Sonia Gandhi, son Rahul Gandhi, daughter Priyanka Gandhi, son-in-law Robert Vadra and granddaughter Miraya Vadra paid tribute at his memorial, Vir Bhumi, in New Delhi. Vice-President Hamid Ansari and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also paid homage to Rajiv Gandhi. Birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi is observed as Sadbhavna Diwas (harmony day) in the country. Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest PM of the country when he took office after his mother Indira Gandhi's assassination on October 31, 1984. Rajiv was killed by an ethnic Tamil suicide bomber while campaigning in an election in the south Indian town of Sriperumbudur in May 1991.
Friday, August 21, 2015
Nation remembers Rajiv Gandhi on his 71st birth anniversary
Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, interacts with people
Congress Vice President and MP Rahul Gandhi visited his parliamentary constituency Amethi on Tuesday. While interacting with the public he slammed the Modi-led central government for being pro-rich. Rahul Gandhi also took on the Modi government for not delivering on its promise. He also questioned PM Modi for his silence on major issues including corruption by BJP leaders and ministers.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Sonia Gandhi unfurls national flag on 69th Independence Day
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday unfurled the national flag at the AICC head quarters in New Delhi on the occasion of 69th Independence Day of India. Several top Congress leaders too were present.
One Rank One Pension: Rahul Gandhi reaches to support protesting Ex-Servicemen in New Delhi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to support the protesting Ex-Service men who are demanding the immediate implementation of one rank one pension scheme. "People from armed forces spend their lives on border, they're protesting now & shouldn't be removed" said Rahul Gandhi and added, "These people shouldn't be removed, they're protesting for their right".
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
FTII row: Rahul Gandhi meets President Pranab Mukherjee
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi led a delegation to meet President Pranab Mukherjee over the protest by the FTII students on appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman. Many film personalities too had asked the central government to withdraw its decision to appoint Chauhan as FTII Chairman.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Bring back Lalit Modi, Rahul Gandhi dares PM Modi
Congress Vice Prresident Rahul Gandhi Challenged PM Narendra Modi asking him to bring back Lalit Modi if he has guts. He also said that he would free India from RSS.He said that more pressure would be built in future to ensure that Lalit Modi is brought back. He said that it is a great opportunity for the PM to get back ex IPL Chief Lalit Modi to cleanse cricket from corruption.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Rahul Gandhi hits back at Sushma Swaraj
Congress vice President Rahul Gandhi hit back at Union External Minister Sushma Swaraj and asked PM Modi to give explanation over the Lalit Modi controversy. Even her ministry has no knowledge" said the congress leader. "She must tell how much money Lalit Modi paid to her family for keeping him out of jail" he added.
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Rahul Gandhi again takes on Sushma Swaraj
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi once again targeted Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the Lalit Modi Controversy. He repeated his demand to disclose the details of financial transaction between Lalit Modi and minister's family.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Lalit Modi issue: Rahul Gandhi slams Sushma Swaraj
Congress vice President Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Union Minister sushma Swaraj over her statement in Lok Sabha over Lalit Modi issue. "She kept all the details regarding the issue close to her heart. Even her ministry has no knowledge" said the congress leader. "She must tell how much money Lalit Modi paid to her family for keeping him out of jail" he added.
Rahul Gandhi in AP, says Congress won't allow Modi government to take farmers' land
Hitting out at the Narendra Modi-led NDA government over the contentious Land bill, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday, while addressing a rally after a padyatra in Andhra Pradesh, said he would not let Prime Minister Narendra Modi take farmers' land easily. Referring to government's move to amend the Land bill to give flexibility to states to frame their own laws in a bid to break the impasse in Parliament, he said the Prime Minister has understood that he cannot push farmers , after the agrarians showed their strength. "We have not even showed 10 per cent of the strength of farmers of India. And the Prime Minister suddenly understood that he cannot push the farmers of this country," he said.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi in the front as Congress continues protests over suspension of its MPs
Congress continued its protest outside Parliament premises over the suspension of its 25 MPs from the Lok Sabha. Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi led the protest as several top Congress leaders and various leaders from other oppositions parties also joined the protest. "We respect democracy. We respect the Speaker but do not agree with her decision" said Rahul Gandhi.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
PM Modi should listen to India's 'Mann ki baat', says Rahul Gandhi
PM Modi should listen to India's 'Mann ki baat', said Rahul Gandhi after the protest march at Gandhi statue in Parliament. A day after Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan ordered the suspension of 25 party MPs in the Parliament, senior Congress leaders including party president Sonia Gandhi, vice president Rahul Gandhi and former PM Manmohan Singh protested in front of the Gandhi statue inside the Parliament premises alongwith other Congress MPs.
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Rahul Gandhi visits FTII, interacts with protesting students
PUNE: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and expressed solidarity with the students who are protesting the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the chief of the institution. "The RSS and its wings promote mediocrity. I have seen this everywhere," Rahul Gandhi told agitating students.
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Office market struggles as other sectors thrive
In most corners of Houston's commercial real estate market — shopping centers, industrial buildings and apartments — occupancy rates are up and rents are strong.
Then there's office space.
"It's been tough for the past 12-plus months," said Kristen Rabel, senior vice president with the Houston office of CBRE, a commercial real estate services firm.
Across Houston, the office vacancy rate is the highest it's been in more than 20 years, Rabel said Tuesday during a quarterly market update to media and local officials.
Newly completed towers have attracted companies wanting to upgrade their offices, contributing to the increase. In all, tenants vacated 418,000 square feet of space during the first three months of the year, CBRE research showed. The average asking rent was down slightly from the previous quarter.
The move-outs — primarily seen in Houston's older, less expensive buildings — contributed to a 17.8 percent vacancy rate during the quarter, a level not seen since 1995.
"We're seeing that flight to quality. People want to be in the newer, nicer office buildings," said Rabel, who leases more than 5 million square feet of office space for local landlords.
Some of the weakness is left over from the oil bust, which hit downtown, the Energy Corridor and other parts of town when many of Houston's biggest oil and gas companies contracted, consolidated and cut back on their office space. Vacancy rates have been steadily rising since 2014 when the price of oil began its freefall.
Dan Boyles Jr., an office broker who helps companies find space, senses the market is at a bottom but said he's noticed an uptick in activity.
"It doesn't feel like it's the worst market we've been in," said Boyles, a partner with NAI Partners. "I have a few clients, oddly enough, in the oil-service business that are expanding."
Companies in the market for space can benefit from below-market sublease rates or generous landlord-concession packages in buildings with significant space to fill.
Some of the biggest deals of late include Apache's renewal of of more than 500,000 square feet in Post Oak Central and the Williams Cos. renewal in its namesake tower.
Occidental Petroleum is in discussions to purchase ConocoPhillips' Energy Corridor campus, but no final decision has been made, a spokesperson said Tuesday.
Office experts said tenants should continue to have the upper hand in lease negotiations for the foreseeable future.
More than 9 million square feet of sublease space remains available. A "healthy market" would have only about 3.5 million square feet of sublease space, Rabel said.
Next year, about 20 percent of that space is expected to return to landlords as leases expire.
"If there's any caution, it's on office buildings," said CBRE executive vice president John Fenoglio, who specializes in commercial real estate finance.
Lenders, he said, are more closely scrutinizing a property's rental income and the financial health of its tenants.
Another factor in today's market is how new space is configured.
As companies shed older space for new buildings with open floorplans and high-tech systems, they often have smaller footprints.
"By using technology, and by the way these new office buildings are designed, you can get more efficient — like 20 to 30 percent more efficient," Rabel said, from her company's own new space, which offers employees multiple spots to work and has no assigned desks.
As the office market struggles, other sectors of the local commercial real estate market have rebounded.
Multifamily occupancy is up, though much of the improvement came as a result of homeowners displaced by Hurricane Harvey.
Vacancy in the industrial market has been at around 5 percent, and CBRE's Tom Lynch said activity remains robust. He said at least half a dozen companies are currently looking for 1 million square feet of space apiece.
Consumer goods, food distribution and building material industries are driving the growth.
"We have activity on every front because of our population growth," Lynch said.
Retail occupancy has remained steady at around 95 percent, as a surge in population since 2010 has fueled demand.
"Since 2010 we've added 1 million Houstonians in the metro area," said CBRE's Bruce Wallace. "It's in all directions."


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About a six weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to start a blog. I made a post or two and then I waited…and waited…and waited. I waited for everything to be perfect…the right subject, the right photos, the right…everything. I followed other bloggers, content creators, and organizations on Twitter and started thinking about honing my brand, deciding on what topics to blog about, monetizing the blog, working with sponsors, and the list goes on and on…
But I came across two things that spoke to my core. The first was a comment by Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) from the BlogHer Conference (check out the full text here) in Los Angeles where she said, "Don't be afraid to tell the truth." The second was a post on Skirtingtherules.com by Robyn Moreno. She's quoted as saying, "I believe the most powerful feminine strength that helps women get ahead is our ability to build communities. To succeed, you need to find your tribe: a group of women or a board of advisors."
So I decided it's time for some honesty. I have been living in a bit of a fog for the last several months and while there is still a bit of a haze, I am making decisions on moving my life forward. Several years ago, I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. It is a chronic condition that I treat with medication and therapy. Most of the time, I am able to function. However, four months ago, I was so severely depressed and anxious that I attempted suicide. Fortunately, I was able to get treatment and am now focusing on my mental health and well-being.
This is a complete 180° from the way I have functioned almost my entire life. For the first time, I am making decisions based on what is best for me. I never realized how many decisions I made based on what other people wanted (family, friends, bosses, co-workers, Facebook). I am still coming to terms with what this means for my relationships with all the people in my life. I had become accustomed to ignoring the signs that I was taking on too much…ignoring the flashing red light when I was reaching my limits, physically, emotionally and mentally.
Now, I listen to my body more. I pay attention to when I'm tired. I say no…and mean it. I am taking the time to decide what I really want to do with the rest of my life…what it means for me to be happy, satisfied and successful…on my terms.
Which leads me to the second comment. Robyn Moreno used the words "tribe", "board of advisors", and "dream team" to describe people who can help someone achieve their dream. Before simply assuming I was clear on the definitions of each word, I took the time to gather the appropriate definitions. A tribe is a group of people with strong common interests. A board of advisors is a group of people who provide strategic business counsel. A dream team is a group of people of the highest ability working together towards one goal. So what does all of this mean? Well, Robyn Moreno suggests these five individuals could be a mentor, a friend, a connector, an idol, and a caretaker.
I spent some time thinking about who these people are in my life. Do I have them? If I don't, how would I get them? Are they available when I need them? Do we have quarterly meetings? Okay, perhaps too much time. But I came up with a roadmap to help create my dream team. I need a mentor who I respect, a friend who gives sage advice, a connector (or two) to put me in touch with the right people and a caretaker for when I get overwhelmed. My dream team may not look like your dream team…and that's okay! For me, an idol and a mentor are very similar so I'm combining that person and plan to add an additional connector because I have two different groups that I want to reach. Remember, nothing is one-size-fits-all. (Trust me, I have thrown away many undergarments labeled such that DO NOT fit!). Instead, tailor this idea to what works for you. Maybe your dream team is three or four. Maybe it's eight or nine. Maybe you have a mentor, an idol and a guru. Maybe your friend is also your caretaker. It's up to you.
So tell me…Who is on your #SkirtedDreamTeam?


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In 2018 eppm reports about BIEGLO GmbH in the course of PAI and PEI:
"At the moment BIEGLO can offer extruded PAI-rods with diameters up to 250mm and different sheets. PAI semi-finished products can also be offered reinforced. Among the high-performance polymers PEI belongs to the lower priced thermoplasts."
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The CODES trial is a randomised controlled study looking at a treatment for Dissociative (Non-Epileptic) Seizures.
Dissociative Seizures are attacks that look like epilepsy, typically with a blackout. The person may have shaking movements or fall down and lie still. Dissociative Seizures are genuine, common and distressing for patients and those around them.
The CODES trial is testing whether a type of talking treatment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), helps patients with Dissociative Seizures.
The trial, funded by NIHR (National Institute of Health Research), is designed to find out whether CBT is worth having in addition to standardised medical care. It could be that it is, it might be that it isn't - that is what the trial is designed to find out.
Read more on this site, for patients, and health professionals.
The CODES study is independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (Health Technology Assessment programme, 12/26/01, COgnitive behavioural therapy vs standardised medical care for adults with Dissociative non-Epileptic Seizures: A multicentre randomised controlled trial (CODES)). The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.