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e9ee53667ae37bbf8167cfb60683aec0 | It will be noticed that the "condition" of the following examples varies greatly. Some have been "fully restored", others partially so, whilst some are "as found" minus the dust and cobwebs! Many will remain this way, whilst others will hopefully in due course be cleaned and restored further. As all enthusiasts are aware, there is no single "correct" way to collect, clean or restore blowlamps. Each has his or her own preferences, methods and special interests. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T18:14:07Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,552 | 77 |
eb579105d72561f48fd498cd05f9eb57 | A zombie themed pool game, the cue stick is a dead hand. Pot the balls one by one and get a bonus for potting the black ball last. The tables do include obstacles to overcome as well!
Click and drag the white ball to set the angle and power of your shot. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T02:23:47Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,565 | 53 |
0ccac7e368c1b01a05740fbb672a1cf7 | “Away with you, vile insect!” said a Lion angrily to a Gnat that was buzzing around his head. But the Gnat was not in the least disturbed.
The Gnat buzzed away to tell the whole world about his victory, but instead he flew straight into a spider’s web. And there, he who had defeated the King of beasts came to a miserable end, the prey of a little spider. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-22T04:03:01Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,573 | 72 |
78ea41305c9f4055aae2f1565604f807 | January 22, 2019 OJSC “Holding Management Company “Belkommunmash” was visited by the mayor of the Azerbaijani city of Ganja, Niyazi Muzaffar oglu Bayramov and of PO “Ganja Automobile Plant” representatives. During the visit, the guests had the opportunity to observe Belkommunmash products assembly process.
The parties discussed the possibility of Belarussian and Azerbaijani transport manufactures cooperation. As the meeting result Belkommunmash CEO Vladimir Korol and Ganja Automobile Plant Executive Director Kamran Gylman oglu Nazarov signed the memorandum of understanding regarding the delivery of 4 units of large-capacity electric bus model E321 for launching a pilot electric bus route in Ganja in 2019, and further organization of joint assembly production plant of electric buses on the basis of Ganja Automobile Plant. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T02:21:12Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,585 | 122 |
4d784893f1b5d0eebc9e725c9767c567 | Take in the best 360 degree island views from the famous California Lighthouse. You can now even climb the top!
The old stone California lighthouse stands as a silent watchman in the area known as "Hudishibana," near the island's northwestern tip. It beckons visitors to the most spectacular views of the island.
The lighthouse was named after the S.S. California - which sank before it was built in 1910. Perched on a high seaside elevation, the lighthouse has become one of Aruba's scenic trademarks and offers a picture-perfect view of the island's western coastline of beaches and coral shorelines.
Any time of day or night is a great time to visit the lighthouse for a 360 degree view, yet the sunset is hands down the right time of day to be there, as the big orange ball of fire gently dips into the Caribbean Sea. Keep your eyes open, you might see the green flash.
The lighthouse is now also open for tours: visit www.arubalighthouse.com and book your ticket for $8.
Refreshments are available, or take in the full experience with a romantic lunch or dinner at the El Faro Blanco restaurant. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T22:24:07Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,603 | 199 |
6ea93d74191ab0e81339cbea0bd7ab86 | My kids have started to appreciate brownies of late and so I got to bake a few variations. Here I used avocado. We weren't able to taste the avocado but there were some green (avocado) specks visible which gave away the 'secret'.
My ever-observant older one figured out that I had used an avocado but since the taste was good, she forgave the presence of avocado!
In a microwave safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons of butter and chocolate chips. Microwave it until the chocolate chips melt.
Chop the avocado and blend into a smooth puree adding about 3-4 Tbsp of water.
Blend the avocado puree, sugar, milk and the chocolate syrup.
To the chocolate-avocado mixture, gradually add the flour+baking powder until well blended.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Prepare a 8 inch square baking pan by lining parchment paper or greasing it.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Level it with a knife if needed.
Bake it for 22 minutes or until a tester comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
Slice it as needed upon cooling and enjoy!
That is a delicious way to sneak in avocado for the kids. Brownies look moist and delicious.
Am yet to try avocados in brownies, just loving the texture of ur brownies Harini.
Great idea to sneak in the avocado..
These look so good ! Although I use avocado yet to use them in bakes..
I love the texture you got Harini, looks so filling!
Great idea to use avocados in brownies. The texture is great and looks very soft.
Avocado in a brownie is hard to imagine but the texture looks great!
This brownie is as healthy as it can get with whole wheat flour, avocado and low butter.
These are looking so tempting. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T12:30:42Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,608 | 301 |
da953a857332086e5d8e83f9ae02e1c2 | The trademark registration for Voodoo Shark was filed on March 30, 2017, and it was registered on October 10, 2017 under EUTM trademark no. 016523425.
The trademark is owned by adp Gauselmann GmbH and represented by Wolfgang Schröder (EUIPO registered representative, ID no. 13393) as a holder of a trademark.
Trademark registration is in force until March 30, 2027. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T12:51:43Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,617 | 60 |
9cfef19190ff227677bff077b7f33b4e | One nation under God is the America T.W. Shannon believes we must uphold.
He is passionate about the values that have propelled our nation to the forefront of this global society.
T.W. is a young, dynamic leader who champions faith, family, hard work, and personal responsibility. This module is the heart of T.W. Shannon. T.W. has used his voice, as one calling in the wilderness, for our nation to turn back towards the beliefs of our Founding Fathers.
First elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2006 at the age of 28, T.W. began his fight for limited government. T.W.’s goal was to make Oklahoma the picture on the box for conservative values.
A proud, enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, T.W. became Oklahoma’s youngest and first African American Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives on January 8, 2013.
During his service as Speaker, T.W. advocated to break the devastating cycle of government dependency.
“The best social program is a good paying job, and to have a good paying job, a man must be willing to work,” T.W. says.
T.W. continues to be a leading voice in Oklahoma for states’ rights, and through his efforts, he has been called the most conservative Speaker in state history.
T.W. reformed Oklahoma’s welfare system by requiring recipients to work for their benefits.
T.W. was the first state elected official in Oklahoma to call for the repeal of Common Core. He co-authored legislation that successfully ended Common Core in Oklahoma.
T.W. created the first State’s Right Committee in Oklahoma’s history.
T.W. created a $5,000 tax deduction for foster parents, a national first.
T.W. lead the charge to repeal race and gender based affirmative action in Oklahoma.
T.W. has minimized the size of state government and reduce the state’s debt.
During T.W.‘s service, Forbes Magazine named Oklahoma as the state with the lowest unemployment rate and the best place to do business.
T.W. has reliably supported pro-life legislation. He has participated in the Pro-Family Legislators Conference, sponsored by historian David Barton’s WallBuilders organization.
T.W. has twice been a speaker at CPAC, has appeared on the covers of numerous publications, and featured inside Esquire Magazine.
T.W. has appeared on Fox and Friends, The Sean Hannity Show, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, The Mark Levin Show, and others.
T.W. has served on the advisory board for GOPAC, he is a Rodel Fellow, was named an Achiever under 40 by The Journal Record.
T.W. has successfully operated his own Public Relations company, Shannon Strategies, Inc. with his wife, Devon, since 2005.
This man’s work career began at Burger King at the age of sixteen, and he has been working towards the American Dream ever since.
T.W. earned a bachelor of arts in communications from Cameron University and holds a juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University Law School. He worked as a field representative for former Congressman J.C. Watts and Congressman Tom Cole. Fresh out of law school, T.W. served as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Chickasaw Nation, overseeing ten thousand plus employees for his tribe, which is one of the most prosperous Native American tribes in the country.
T.W has been married to his college sweetheart, Devon, for 13 years and they have two children, Audrey Grace and T.W. II. This dynamic, conservative leader who champions faith, family, country and hard work is on the move. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T10:14:29Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,623 | 603 |
41375f87a162f5faa975956bf9b885e4 | I’m certainly no ex-pat. But I’ve gained a glimpse into what that must feel like.
When you’re enveloped by a culture so different from your own, but you’re on the outside of it, unable to speak the language and connect with the people, you walk around in a bubble. It’s otherworldly, strange, and eye opening.
With this invisible bubble around you, you live anonymously. Other than the occasional smile and nod, everyone passing by ignores you and you ignore them. You have no concern what people think of you, because for some reason they aren’t real to you and you aren’t real to them. Their culture and language separates you. Even if you were to find commonalities, they’re buried deep, and with a language barrier they are difficult to dig up.
So here I am, living with my partner for two months in Southeast Asia. When I venture out on my own I am completely alone, though surrounded by thousands of people. They are not real. They seem to me like robots, or stand-ins, extras just acting out their roles as shop keepers, restaurant servers, truck drivers, passersby. We glance at each other but we cannot connect because of the invisible barrier between us.
In this bubble I don’t think about whether my clothing impresses people. I don’t wonder what they think of my actions. I don’t subconsciously analyze their status or judge their attractiveness. Even the billboards are in a language I can’t read, so I am not influenced by their messages to buy this or be that.
I like this. I like removing myself from the culture of judgement and spending every moment being me without such meaningless thoughts. But what will happen when I’m plopped back into that culture? Eventually I will have to go back. Can I take what I’ve learned here and apply it back there? To live life without judging and feeling judged. That’s the real challenge. And I’ll take it. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T00:50:16Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,636 | 346 |
1bf1f2d9f6068d844a67e7a609a8df84 | Thanks to the hit series FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, well-loved 1990s comedienne Whitney Tyson is back.
On Instagram, a video clip from the series was uploaded by Dreamscape PH. The clip shows one of the Tyson’s scenes in the show.
Instagram users expressed happiness for the comeback of Tyson, who has been away from the limelight and has been living an impoverished life for years.
“Nakakatuwa na nabigyan po ulit ng chance si Whitney na umarte,” said @darlin_83.
“Yey, Whitney Tyson! More projects po for her,” wrote @sharkaclosey01.
Others, meanwhile, said that Whitney remains a good comedienne.
Earlier, Tyson, who is Bonnie Bowler in real life, disclosed that she lived under the Nagtahan Bridge for 15 years.
And her prayers got answered through the aforementioned primetime series. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-18T10:15:47Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,659 | 130 |
5d4f4e6137eea82c77533f587954a3bd | Why Neil Fights for Civil Rights | Schrom and Shaffer, P.C.
Neil was inspired to become an attorney because of his personal experiences with law enforcement and the courts. He realized there was a need to level the playing field between the powerful and the powerless, and he made it his life’s mission to advance the cause of civil rights in America. A few of his favorite memories include securing American Sign Language interpretation services in Philadelphia hospitals and helping achieve greater fairness in prisoner rights cases throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
Neil completed his education at the Widener University Delaware Law School and now has been with Schrom and Shaffer, P.C. for over a decade. He is known for his collaborative approach with clients, and his main practice areas involve personal injury, construction accidents, civil rights, and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
I work to give others a voice when theirs has been silenced.
However, Neil’s varied background gives him many unique advantages. Before attending law school, he spent years working for professional associations and private business enterprises in the transportation and construction industries. This knowledge helps Neil tremendously in the many personal injury and workers’ compensation cases seen within these sectors. Furthermore, he utilizes his expertise in a number of business litigation cases outside of personal injury and workers’ compensation alone.
Outside of the courtroom, Neil hones his verbal skills through writing and music. He is an accomplished author who has had articles published in the Pennsylvania Gazette and the Tropic, the Miami Herald’s Sunday feature magazine. He is also a true fan of classical and bluegrass music. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T06:09:43Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,667 | 276 |
7e0b35259ec89a6c0d661ce4d00f9093 | Likizo Lettings is currently living in Kenya, working as a Likizo Lettings Limited in "Likizo Lettings Limited" and is interested in Real Estate.
Our primary aim is to make every vacation rentals reachable to all and sundry from all parts of the world. It is for this reason that Likizo’s business footprint and service stretches across the whole world. Our business philosophy is anchored around the principle that every square inch of space matters. Are you planning a trip out of town or abroad for a period of time? Do you know your home can cover all your travel expenses? Simply by listing your home and get paid for that period of time you will be away. Also, that extra room for your children that is always vacant while they are away at school can really pay their school fees and other bills. Clients doing business with this fast rising business entity can be assured that quality service comes before revenue. The commission rate is the lowest in the rental industry charging only a commission rate of 7.5% and 10% of total booking rent for corporate and individual hosts respectively. With Likizo Lettings, international travelers have finally a reliable and efficient partner.
This profile is owned by Likizo Lettings. Send a message to this person to delete this profile. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T18:54:32Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,683 | 222 |
d5c0e0f80247ac38d4bed962022d892b | No matter what the season, a day (or more) spent at a luxurious thermal spa resort is regenerating.
It’s a perfect way to escape life’s stress and restore the mind and body. The Italian spa experience is an all-encompassing event that focuses on total well-being. The settings of the resorts are magnificent, usually grand historic villas immersed in incredible gardens and built around the source of a natural hot spring. Their glorious past can be traced as far back as the Etruscans and Romans, who were the first to recognize the therapeutic properties of the thermal waters.
Today, these facilities are state-of-the-art, offering the most modern technology, the highest standards of comfort and (of course) gourmet cuisine. Tuscany boasts many of the country’s most prestigious spas, recognized to be among the best in Europe. Just about every province in the region has an excellent spa resort, and there are also many public thermal baths where people can enjoy these natural mineral waters for the day, much as one would go to a public swimming pool.
Another reason to visit Tuscany’s spas is that they are usually in historic towns which in and of themselves justify the trip. Among the most characteristic is Bagno Vignoni. Located on a hill overlooking the beautiful Val d’Orcia, this unique medieval village has been remarkably preserved. The unusual thing about this town is that it is built around a square of water. This rectangular tank, called the “Square of Sources” contains the steamy thermal waters that come from the underground aquifer of volcanic origins and confer an almost dreamlike atmosphere.
Bagno Vignoni was made famous by the ancient Romans who recognized the healing power of its waters. Later, in the Middle Ages, it became even more popular due to its proximity to the Via Francigena – an important route connecting Northern Europe to Italy. Pilgrims often stopped in the village on their way to Rome to rest, taking advantage of the hot springs to rejuvenate themselves. During the early Renaissance the town became a sought after vacation destination for many of the most illustrious figures of the time, including Pope Pius II, Saint Catherine of Siena and Lorenzo de’ Medici.
Still today, this remarkable place leaves its mark on the visitor and it continues to be one of the most well-known spa locations in Tuscany, where you can find modern facilities to enjoy a wide range of treatments. In addition, the stunning landscape of the local area, the nearby towns of San Quirico, Pienza and Montalcino, as well as some of the most impressive abbeys in Italy (Sant’Antimo and Monte Oliveto Maggiore) make a trip to Bagno Vignoni an absolutely unforgettable experience.
Recently, I read a debate about the real meaning of “Luxury” which made me reflect on my own definition: I think that in today’s hectic world, luxury can best be defined as a wonderful experience that takes you away from your daily routine and all its pressures. Clearly it can include the lavish perks associated with the word in its most literal sense, but it doesn’t necessarily have to.
I imagine luxury travel to be the all-encompassing voyage that allows you to discover something new and exciting about the place you are visiting which will consequently teach you something more about yourself. Exploring, enjoying and learning all belong to the luxury travel experience – whether you sleep in a five-star hotel or in a comfortable farmhouse.
Often, nature determines luxury. For example, a stunning sunset on the beach is just as luxurious while sitting on the sand as it is on a cushioned lounger, and a deluxe villa or hotel room will certainly feel more sumptuous if it offers an amazing view of some natural landscape.
Another thing that comes to mind is that for those who can afford luxury travel, as it is commonly intended, many of the material features they encounter will seem rather banal, since they already live luxuriously every day. What will set things apart will be their ability to surprise or intrigue. To satisfy this clientele, you must offer them something which is unique and original – that they cannot have every day. Yes, this could be an exotic location, historic sites, excellent local cuisine, and so forth. However, I believe that there is also something more subtle involved.
I saw proof of this a couple of years ago during my summer vacation. I was walking along a pristine beach on one of Spain’s most beautiful islands when I recognized a very famous (and wealthy) Italian. He was sitting on the sand with his two small children building a sandcastle. Everyone was smiling and they looked just like any other normal family on the strip of public beach (where you have to bring your own umbrella and towel). The fact that he was the president of Ferrari didn’t seem to matter. He was enjoying the simplicity of the moment – something I am sure doesn’t happen too often in his busy life.
Yes, he had reached the beach with his private tender, and would return to his yacht afterward. Yet I would bet that if today, two years later, he thinks back on that morning, he’ll remember the sandcastle, the smile on his (and particularly his children’s) face, and the fact that no one had recognized him – and that would be for him the luxury of that day.
Why Does One Need a Vacation Planner?
In today’s age of internet technology it would stand to reason that people are able to plan their own vacations – and many do.
With the plethora of information and booking sites available online, it is more than possible to do everything yourself. Nearly everyone has made travel arrangements from their own desk at some point, and many have stopped going to travel agents to book airline tickets and hotels.
So, that being said, one would wonder why I decided to become a vacation planner – when it would seem that it's a dying profession. Well, the truth is that it's really NOT. On the contrary, it is a growing sector thanks to the way we approach travel, by adapting to the changes in the market and focusing on the new and different demands which have emerged from the internet era: primarily, the client's need for personalized attention and human interaction.
One of the first things my clients tell me is that they had become overwhelmed by all the information on the web. Just about every one of them had started searching on their own, hoping to find that perfect villa rental, the best cooking class or wine tour, the driver service or chef to complete their dream vacation. Many had laid out a preliminary itinerary of Tuscany – before they realized that they weren’t even sure what “Tuscany” really meant. How far were these beautiful places from one another? Where exactly was this extraordinary villa they had been looking at? How many things could they conceivably do in a week without killing themselves? And thus, the panic started setting in.
In many cases when families or groups travel together there is a designated leader chosen to plan things. That person feels a lot of pressure to get it right – since the whole group’s vacation is riding on his, or her, shoulders. Taking a trip to Italy is not the same as going on a weekend getaway in your own country. There is a lot more at stake. Many times this is “the vacation of a lifetime”, which has been dreamed about for years. So, winging it doesn’t really make sense.
The solution is to spend A LOT of time and effort surfing, researching, reading about the destination and trying to compile all this information. Don’t get me wrong, I strongly advocate learning about where you will be traveling. However, many people do not have the luxury of all the free time that is required to do the proper search. The over abundance of material available to consult is also detrimental. It is like an orchestra with too many instruments and no conductor – the final result will most probably not be music to the ears.
This is where I can help. My expertise comes from being on site and knowing the ropes as an insider. My advise will narrow down your options, making them easier to process. My presence will offer you a sense of security, during the planning phase as well as while you are here. Italy is a magnificent place, but it does have its issues. My clients have encountered lost luggage, train and public transportation strikes, missed flight connections and other minor mishaps where having a friendly local to contact proved very helpful and comforting. Your cyberspace reservation doesn’t offer that.
From a financial point of view it’s really not a great expense either – and when you consider the overall investment you are making for your trip, it’s actually negligible. Also important to realize is that I can provide villa rentals (of top-notch, handpicked properties) that will never cost you more than what a rental agency asks – and sometimes it will be less. The same goes for all the other services I offer, because I pick and choose to ensure an excellent price/quality ratio.
So, why not blend the best of both worlds? Do your research, create your wish list, and then call upon someone you can trust to assist you in making it become a reality. That’s where the real luxury of having a vacation planner lies.
The incredible Val d’Orcia has long been appreciated for its unique landscapes. These rolling hills that extend south from Siena to Monte Amiata were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. Cited for its exceptional natural beauty, this territory represents the Renaissance ideals of good governance and harmony with nature, which have set an example for the world of how to achieve and appreciate an aesthetically pleasing landscape. It is no wonder that for centuries painters have been inspired by these gently furrowed hills, with their changing colors, cultivated patchwork fields, scattered dwellings and winding roads lined with cypress trees. Even today, the Val d’Orcia remains one of the most photographed and filmed areas of Tuscany.
Thanks to some of its famous hilltop towns and top quality wines and cheeses, there is probably no one who doesn’t know this place. Perhaps the words Val d’Orcia are not familiar to everyone, but certainly Brunello, Montalcino, Pienza, Pecorino, Montepulciano (although just outside the official border), must ring a bell!
This is the land of some of Tuscany’s most prized possessions.
Throughout history the location, more or less halfway between Florence and Rome, has made this area very popular. Its strategic position as a crossroads makes it an excellent home base for discovering the jewels of southern Tuscany, including the Maremma coast, and the neighboring regions of Umbria, and Lazio.
Another thing that makes this river valley so special is that it has preserved much of its ancient charm, keeping modernity and mass tourism at a certain distance. This is a place where nature still rules supreme, and those looking to escape from the bustle of city life will find a corner of paradise and tranquility waiting for them.
The sweeping landscapes, charming medieval towns, natural hot spring spas, extraordinary wine and food will astound and embrace you. These exceptional characteristics have given Val d’Orcia its most recent vocation as a luxury destination. Ancient farmhouses have undergone incredible restorations resulting in first-class accommodations for visitors interested in a full-immersion experience. Boutique hotels and spa resorts have been consistently improving, to offer some of the most state-of-the-art facilities in an unparalleled setting.
While in Val d’Orcia one can do a myriad of things. Nature lovers can hike or bike to their hearts’ delight. History buffs can explore the many churches, monasteries, historic towns and tiny hamlets that will reveal secrets from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Wine connoisseurs can indulge by visiting some of the world’s most revered vineyards. Foodies can enjoy the growing number of fine dining options which have made this area a center of culinary excellence in Italy.
But most of all, visitors can get an authentic taste of Tuscany, where time seems to have remained suspended in order to offer us a glimpse of how life was so long ago.
January 6th is the Epiphany, a national holiday in Italy, when the Three Kings arrive in Bethlehem bearing gifts for the newborn Savior. However, here there is another tradition associated with this day that is perhaps even more widely considered: it is the celebration of the Befana (the name most likely derives from Epifania) – an old (but benevolent) witch-like hag arrives on her broom during the night of the 5th to bring treats (usually sweets in a stocking) to the children who have been good… (remind you of someone else??) – in case of the contrary, she leaves them some coal.
There are many legends and versions of how this tradition was born – perhaps the most probable having its origins in the rural celebration of the death and rebirth of Mother Nature on the 12th night of Christmas (after the winter solstice). Historically it was thought that she had become old and worn by the winter, thus she was represented as an old woman dressed in tatters who would make her final journey to distribute the “goods of the land” – like seeds for the earth - before perishing and being replaced by a youthful substitute in the spring.
Another legend has it that when the three Magi where seeking the birthplace of Jesus they asked an old woman for directions. She refused to accompany them but later repented for this decision and set out to try and find them, to show them the way, but never did. She stopped in every house to see if the holy child was there, and left sweets. From then on, during the night between January 5th and 6th she would continue to leave gifts for all children as an attempt to absolve her guilt.
Whatever the “real story” might be, the Befana represents the final day of the Christmas holidays, and we are all a bit sad to see her go! | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T02:20:32Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,701 | 2,418 |
5ad94da025a6ed4c47e256177442204c | Here’s why a stay at this corner of the Caribbean could offer couples a new perspective on the famous sun, sea ‘n’ sand destination.
Located in the south-west corner of St Lucia, Fond Doux is nestled away in an area of dense rainforest yet is handily close to the Hewanorra International Airport, as well as some of the most popular tourist spots offered by the Caribbean island.
The nature on offer close-by is second to none: from the sublime tapered mountains of the jagged Pitons, to the coastal reef-diving sites and quaint fishing villages. The luxurious resort itself can help guests to get to day trips through its free beach shuttle service, while back at base camp you’ll be able to marvel at the resort’s historical gardens in what’s been a traditional working plantation stretching back more than 250 years.
That’ll depend on how adventurous – and to a point, how fit – you are. The hilltop Nutmeg porch is a villa with a particularly high elevation, but skyscraper-like rooms like this one may not be best if you have real trouble walking. If that’s not a factor, then you’ll be rewarded with an outdoor shower, plus a veranda space that’s surrounded by some absolutely terrific views. Listening to the calm hiss of the wildlife, among exotic fruits and cocoa, will only add to the romantic vibes felt at all times of day.
A good place to start is by speaking with one of our friendly and expert Romantic Consultants at The Romantic Tourist, and we’ll also be able to put you in touch with the right people at the resort directly.
What’s there to do in the resort?
- Pool Deck - a trio of pools are located in heart of this resort. Each one offers a peaceful haven for taking in the lush vegetation and mountainous surroundings. Guests can make use of rainforest hardwood furniture and deck chairs, with bathrooms and showers nearby. Plus there’s a unique pool-side library, complete with board games to keep the whole family happy. Drink and snack orders can be phoned in from the pool-side phone.
- Nature Trails – there’s no fewer than three nature trails by the resort. They all afford breath-taking views of the local flora and fauna, as well as historically rich ruins. In terms of wildlife, St. Lucia has hundreds of different bird species and it feels like nearly all of them congregate at Fond Doux. The wide and colourful palette of birds to look out for here include: the Hen Harrier, the Black Hawk, and the St. Lucia Pewee - while countless doves, parrots and other creatures teem around these grounds too.
- Cooking and cocktail making classes – if you’re a fan of Caribbean cuisine then you can learn all about the art from an authentic St. Lucian kitchen. Try your hand at creating a variety of local dishes, and life-long skills can be bought for just $40 per person. Meanwhile the magic of tropical cocktails can be revealed by skilled mixologists, who’ll teach you how to make that favourite tipple you tried on the first night… what’s more, it’s just $25 per person for a class.
- Tree Planting – the Fond Doux is a Green Globe certified resort thanks to its well-earned green credentials. The forest provides the resort with its own clean water, and it also provides a tree planting programme as part of one of its Green and Sustainable initiatives. Guests here can plant a tree in any area of the resort’s gardens, and you can even get the tree labelled with your name making for a lovely romantic gift for your lover. This activity’s free of charge.
- Zumba – at 5pm each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the front lawns you can enjoy a workout mixed with some sightseeing; classes often take in walks to the local Tet Paul Nature Trail and the Sulphur Springs nearby.
- Fishing - Being home some of the Caribbean’s deepest waters, St. Lucia is an ideal fishing spot for a variety of fish including: Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Barracuda and many more.
Free Beach Shuttle – the resort’s beach shuttle goes directly to Sugar Beach, a pristine white sand beach in Soufriere which is a mere 15 minutes’ drive away. Each day the bus brings visitors to the golden shores at 10am, picking up again at 2pm or 4pm depending on your individual preference.
While spending the day deep in luxury, you can take a free beach chair from Sugar Beach, or upgraded beach cabanas can be rented for $50. A restaurant is nearby for lunch and refreshments while at the beach. Water sports are also available, and snorkelling equipment can be hired and by booking at reception you could enjoy a discount.
Fond Doux Heritage Tour - The property’s Fond Doux Heritage Tour offers you the chance to combine nature and history throughout the expansive property, where you’ll be told about both the local vegetation and the rich history of the land. The 135-acre piece of land is located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Soufriere.
Fond Doux has retained the character of the early French colonial estate, and is one of the earliest estates established by the French on the lands granted by the Royal decrees of 1745 and 1764. Being among countless cocoa groves, you’ll be able to take in the sweet hue of chocolate throughout the tour, and learn about cocoa harvesting, cocoa drying, and even the famous cocoa dancing.
When it comes to fruits of the forest, you’re really spoilt for choice at Fond Doux. These range from bananas, to mangoes, apricots, grapefruits, love apples, guavas, star fruits, and even refreshing jelly coconuts. The tour ends with a hike up the Lamontagne’s trail offering incomparable views of the Petit Piton and Sugar Beach. Because of its tropical climate, the gardens and property can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Why could this be a dream venue for a romantic celebration?
At the Fond Doux they’ll be able to tailor an event for both intimate ceremonies and larger gatherings. If it’s a wedding ceremony you’re thinking of, then you’ll be offered the exclusive services of a dedicated wedding planner who’ll be on hand to help create a fully-personalised experience. Ahead of the special event, you can get a full His and Hers Spa treatment as well as bridal hair and make-up services in your room. Be sure to ask about the unique ‘Circle of Love’ wedding space and, if it’s your thing, a Live Steel band can provide a truly unforgettable soundtrack to your wedding.
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5c2aad141224006ee7f383cacc9f5e1b | Last week while I was poking around on-line looking for folktales, I stumbled upon Missouri Digital Heritage. This project makes documents, photographs, maps and more available on-line. The originals are held by various institutions throughout the state.
Some actual items (such as newspapers) are available on-line. Others provide indexes vs the actual material.
Take a look. You might find something you can use for your current project. Or you may find the inspiration you need for something new.
Whether you are writing or doing research, you must keep bias in mind.
Note: I don’t say “possible bias,” because we are all biased. You. Me. The woman who wrote the diary entries you are using for your historical fiction. The fellow who participated in the conservation department’s wildlife count. Biased. Each and everyone.
The key is to know what the author’s bias is, because some biases are strong enough to skew the data to the point that it is unreliable. Sometimes this is due to racism. Sometimes to sexism. Sometimes it is another -ism or -ology altogether.
But also be aware of your own biases. I have a bias toward believing what I read in sources from university and scientific presses. Yet even scientists are biased as became obvious at the T-Rex Sue exhibit at the St. Louis Science Center.
One display discusses the dinosaur’s gender.
Initially, paleontologists had not found a particular bone when they unearthed Sue. Because many scientists believe this bone is found only in male T-rex’s, they decided Sue was female. But then they found the bone. Male? Maybe not. Apparently the jury is now out on whether this bone is an indicator of gender. Then whoever wrote the text revealed their bias by stating that until scientists know one way or the other, Sue is not a boy or girl but an It.
And, yes, I read it again. They didn’t say that they should use It when writing about Sue. They said that Sue was, until proof could be found, an It.
Hate to disappoint your sciency self.
Sue is either a boy or a girl no matter what you know, think you know or had for breakfast. Please. Check your bias at the door.
It really isn’t a great secret — there is a wealth of information online if only you know where to find it. A great source of folklore and texts from various belief systems is the Internet Sacred Text Archive.
Why not see what you can turn up?
I love folklore and the other day I was searching for versions of the Fish Bride. When you do something like this, I hope you pay attention to the URL of whatever information you just found. Sometimes it can lead you to a gold mine.
One version of the Fish Bride was archived at ttu.edu. Texas Tech University? What’ s up with that?
Deleting bits of the URL to get at the main archive, I found the Archive of Turkish Oral Narrative which contains both folk tales and music.
For me, the best part is that these scans of the typed tales include handwritten notes and footnotes. In the Fish Bride, the fisherman hides to see who has been preparing fancy meals for him. When the young woman appears, he asks if she is a supernatural being, a djinn. The footnote tells us that this is the “stock question” when someone appears unexpectedly.
How cool is that? What does it tell you that this society has a stock question for such situations?
Yesterday, I talked about starting from scratch when a rewrite won’t come together. Today, I’m adding a footnote. There are times starting from scratch doesn’t make sense.
Many of my nonfiction articles are based on interviews. I start the writing process by selecting the quotes I plan to use and assembling them in a logical order. Sometimes it doesn’t work out and after the second or third draft it becomes clear that the article in this form simply will not sing.
But I don’t want to trash the quotes or the paragraphs that I’ve built around them. Not the paragraphs that work.
So I print out a copy of my horrid article. I take a notebook, scissors, tape and a pen and leave my office. By now, I usually have a better idea what order will work and I make a quick outline. If my original lead won’t work, I write a new one. Then I find the section that should follow the new lead. Snip, snip, snip. Whatever text works, including quotes, I cut out and tape down. I write the supporting text with my handy dandy pen and then go on to the next section. Some sections endure very little change. For others, I may have two handwritten pages.
I can’t tell you exactly why this works for me when cutting and pasting on screen don’t. But it does work.
Next time you get stuck on a rewrite, this may be the technique that gets you going again.
This week, my son is on spring break. That means that last week I had work to get done. I had to do better than stay caught up. I had to get ahead.
Yet one piece refused to come together. I had written my first draft but try as I might, subsequent drafts were no better. If anything, they were getting worse. So I did what I often do at times like this.
Instead of trying to fix what I had already written, I started a new copy. When I know what I want to say but can’t seem to get there from where I am, I scrap it all and start anew with a clear destination in sight.
Wasted? No. It only took me about 20 minutes to create this new draft. The wasted time was the 2 hours I spent on a rewrite that refused to come together.
When one way of doing it isn’t working, try something new. You may be surprised by the results.
Sorry for how late I am getting the Monday post up. This weekend we went fishing. We met a trapper who had been brought in to deal with the new residents — beavers — who may be cute but are putting the farmers downstream of the lake in danger.
Me being me, I was interested in this guy, never having met a trapper before. How many of us have in this day and age? Anyhow, I struck up a conversation and could tell by his accent that he was not a city boy. That matched, him trapping beaver and all.
When I asked him where they “came down from” (lake talk for “where do you live?”) he named a rather posh part of the city. Posh by my standards. Much posher than where we live. Originally, he came from a smaller city still in Missouri, had met his wife while going to college, and had a masters from a big name university. Now he works for a major scientific company in the city.
Are your characters this interesting?
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading just a little bit about what I learned at the retreat. I learned much, much more. In fact, Cheryl Klein gave us so much information that it will take me weeks to absorb it all. If I had been a new writer, a retreat of this kind would have been too much. That is why I’d like to encourage you to look at the type of event before you sign up.
Conferences tend to be large and offer a variety of sessions that may or may not be focused around a particular topic. Probably the best choice for new writers but they can also be good for intermediate writers.
Workshops give you the chance for “hands on” learning. You’ll probably be doing writing exercises. Good for intermediate writers looking to hone skills.
Retreats, whether large or small, offer a chance for several days of intense work. They usually include one-on-one time with the editor, evaluations meant to help you improve your work. Expect to be told what you’re doing wrong although a good critiquer includes what you’re doing right so that you have something to build on. Best for the advanced writer.
Agent or Editor Days are generally designed to expose you to several agents or editors in one day. Best for intermediate to advanced writers who have several highly polished manuscripts to market.
Pick the event that best fits where you are. It will make for a better experience.
The fantasy chapter book I’m working on is my first attempt to write in first person. When a critique partner asked me to add more detail, she gave me several suggestions but I hesitated. Were these details my character would notice? How much would that matter?
Fortunately, Cheryl Klein did a session on voice and discussed how the author’s voice differs from the narrator’s voice. She emphasized that your word choice depends entirely on who your narrator is, what the narrator’s backstory is, and what the narrator knows.
Think about it. Next week when we go fishing, I would describe the dock and the lake completely differently from my son or husband.
Me: Is it solid? Is the water cloudy? If so, has it been warm enough to worry about a snake sneaking up on us? Can I stay far enough from the edge to keep from tripping and falling in?
My husband: Is the dock solid? How can I keep them off it so they won’t stomp around and scare away the fish? Can I stand far enough away to keep anyone from smacking me with their pole?
My son: Is there some place to sit? This always takes forever. A snake! Cool! Where’s Mom going?
Remember when you add detail to your story, not only should it move the story forward, it should be something your character would notice described in words he or she would use.
Put away the thesaurus and get in your character’s head.
I’d heard it said before — to stand up to repeat readings, your picture book has to have depth to pull the reader back again and again. This weekend, at a retreat lead by an editor who primarilly works on novels, I learned to add depth to my picture book.
As much as my critique group liked this story, something didn’t quite work. It has humor. The main character is a child. It has a fun setting. And the kid is way smarter than the adults. The character even grows. What more could you want? Other than a fully functioning picture book manuscript, I mean.
Fortunately, Cheryl Klein helped me spot what was missing.
Cheryl is a big one for action — she believes that for your character to be interesting, she or he has to do something. They have to work toward something. Decide, move and do.
The current plot in my picture book allows my character to sit around and wait for other people to act. Than he reacts. These interactions are all funny but that just isn’t enough. They have to be more purposeful. Why? Because what I’ve been thinking of as the plot should be his desire, what drives him. It will make a great internal plot but I need a fully functional external plot. Add that to what I’ve already got and I’ll have a fun character, humor and depth.
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4dbb87940b2f8836ada295e621be78d1 | Imagine being stuck in traffic because of construction. Then you drive by the site and see this. Yeah, I would be mad.
A photo in Temple, Texas is going viral after a man stuck in traffic due to construction caught some workers doing something weird. Ronnie Frazho snapped the photo of some workers constructing a doghouse. He added along with it, "This is why the frontage road on General Bruce is taking forever!!! Anybody else need a doghouse."
The post has gotten some attention including from someone claiming to work for TxDOT. "Actually, these workers were on their lunch hours, when they were allowed to do whatever they want, since they are not paid for that time," said Jodi Wheatley, a TxDOT spokeswoman, in the comments of Frazho's photo.
She said the delay in construction is due to a water line that needs to be moved, not the construction of a small dog house."If we don't move (the water line), it will be broken and then all the businesses and homes in the area would have no water for as long as repairs took," Wheatley said. "We are trying to avoid the problem that would cause."
I'm confused by her two comments. Are they on their lunch break or are we waiting for a water line to get moved? If lunch break, fine. Build a dog house if you want, I guess. If we're waiting on a water line to be moved, these guys could probably be doing something other than building a dog house. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T00:12:41Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,743 | 261 |
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7a150a9d47c6d78d3bf4475d8f92a799 | An ideal Gen Y user wants it all under one screen – from discovering the product to purchasing it or giving a feedback, gone are the days when completing the transaction on a different screen or even in a different tab was acceptable.
Keeping up with the dynamic needs of the audience, Newsfeed SmartApps, help you create an entire interactive experience in one Facebook post. If you’re thinking Facebook app, you’re wrong. This is more like a Facebook post, that is a website, or a game or a poll in itself.
Social Samosa takes a look at what Newsfeed Smartapps has to offer and how can brands use it.
So, how does this work? Basis their objective, brands can decide the kind of smartapp they want to create for their social profile – an interactive game or a lead gen survey form! Basis that, you have to give Newsfeed Smartapps your brief, and they develop the app, keeping in mind the best practices.
Once the app is ready, you have to post the link provided by them in the status bar – and your newsfeed app is ready to go.
Watch the video to understand exactly how a Newsfeed SmartApp works for desktop and mobile users.
Newsfeed Smartapps created an interactive app for Star India, just before the launch of Game of Thrones. In this fascinating game, users had to create the GoT family tree and submit results to get the best rank.
The game was interactive and managed to create an adrenaline effect, as consumers scrammed to get the best results.
Once the app is up and running, the client has the option to browse through detailed analytics. The app has a smart dashboard that offers insights on metrics such as, which device did the user access the newsfeed app from, what day/time did they access the app, did they fill out the form, what buttons or sections did they click in the newsfeed app, how many clicked the play button but didn’t interact with the newsfeed app, how many clicked the F-share and T-share button in the Newsfeed app and more.
Currently, several national and international clients and agencies are working with them, including some big names such as Samsung, Pepsi, BMW, Nike, HSBC, Dettol, Kraft, Reebok and others. In India, Newsfeed Smartapps has worked with leading agencies like 22feet, Mindshare, WAT Consult, Ogilvy, isobar and overseas with Havas, Mirum, Cheil, TBWA, Carat, Edelman and many more.
This unique technology of interactive posts built by newsfeed smartapps is actually patent pending in India, US, GCC and many other countries. In the US they have a patent number (US20160119446) but overall this doesn’t impact the client in any manner.
For me Newsfeed Smartapps works on multiple levels. To begin with, an interactive experience within the confines of Facebook is very appealing, since Facebook has made it very difficult for users to leave their interface.
In technical terms, Newsfeed Smartapps being different from apps, doesn’t access consumer data in any form. This implies that consumers don’t have to ‘allow’ the app or sign up for anything, which proves to be a turnoff, more often than not.
Secondly, they are mobile and tablet friendly, which is a huge plus! No hassle of vertical and horizontal creatives!
A single drawback could be that the tool doesn’t offer specific consumer data! Nonetheless, you have broad buckets, which you actually need while retargeting.
With reducing attention span, linear storytelling can lead to a fatal date. Interactive stories are what you’re looking for and Newsfeed Smartapps could be an apt solution.
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f06a0e17692ccdc697727d4a1f0d3425 | At the end of October I spent three days at the Online News Association conference in DC. A lot of the presentations are on their site. It’s a big event—about 1,200 people—with a professional focus but also a strong academic contingent. I went there to get a sense of the field—which is vibrant—but also with an eye toward our upcoming Online Journalism class next spring.
Thursday was pre-conference workshops. I went to Data Journalism in the morning (with Jaimi Dowdell of IRE, a group you should know). and Web Design Trends in the afternoon. In Data Journalism there was good amount of Excel, a lot of mapping and data visualization, and good resources for accessing data online. I’m excited about adding some of this to our class in the spring. Web Design trends was a review mostly of HTML5 and CSS3, topics I’ll touch on, but which are more connected to what I do in the DArt program.
Friday was the main conference. There’s too much to detail here, but I sat in on sessions about TBD, a new local site in the D.C. area, the new investigative journalism landscape (ProPublica, PBS Frontline, the Investigative News Network which is an umbrella group), and then went to tip sessions from Google/YouTube (you knew they’re the same company, yes?). It was tips on Google itself, such as Trends and Insights, Google Maps (notably fusion tables, which are still in beta) and YouTube for journalists, including YouTube News and their CitizenTube blog.
Lunch was a conversation with Vivian Schiller, head of NPR and Tim Armstrong, CEO of AOL. The latter was forced to respond to the audience question (from Robert Hernandez of USC Annenberg): “Is Patch evil?” We’ll have a lot to say about that during the course. Here’s what Hernandez said about it.
The evening keynote was by Jonathan Harris, who was simply brilliant. His work is at the intersection of journalism, storytelling, computer science and digital art. It’s too much to describe, but take a look at his site (e.g. the Whale Hunt from 2007 and the We Feel Fine project from 2006—not the book, which came later).
Saturday began with a panel discussion on Wikileaks. It got a bit contentious, but most of the panelists were in support of founder Julian Assange’s efforts, notably Gavin MacFadyen of the Centre for Investigative Journalism in the UK. He noted that the leaks get much more play overseas than they seem to in the U.S.
Next was another session on using and visualizing public data (obviously a key subject). Key speakers were from the Open Knowledge Foundation (UK) and the Sunlight Foundation. Then on to one about mobile devices, where the “Benton Curve of Journalistic Interestingness” showed up (again).
Lunch was winners of Knight Foundation awards (e.g. Document Cloud, which I heard about a lot). I went to a session about video, but it was about cinematic documentary using the Canon 5D, which is all the rage in that community. They suggested the Canon Rebel as a more entry-level camera—we’re talking about video here, as well as stills. As my brain started to complain, I went to one more on startup community magazines, notable Pictory and LongShotMag.
There’s lots more—networking, getting camera tips, meeting Tom Ferrick of Metropolis, a new Philly site, shooting some interviews, trying to advance a research project about student content online. Some, if not all, of that will find its way into the spring in some form or another. Stay tuned. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T00:38:18Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,787 | 609 |
15b280e3d53f3ca2c5adda9e9de14968 | It is a rare but life-threatening syndrome caused by inadequate flow of blood through the mesenteric vessels resulting into ischemia and gangrene of the bowel wall.
The mesenteric infarction is the acute closure of an intestinal vessel, which leads to the critical insufficient supply of the intestine with infarction and necrosis of the portion supplied through the vessel. It can be either an infarction of an artery or a vein around the closure.
In cases of acute visceral arterial occlusion, it is a disease mostly of elderly people over 60 years.
The disease has no sexual predilection, but men are thought to have a higher risk of atherosclerotic disease that is a risk factor. Women on oral contraceptive pills have an increased risk too.
It is predominantly thrombo-occlusive in nature and thus it is commonly known as mesenteric vein thrombosis (MVT).
The acute vascular occlusion affects about 85 % of the superior mesenteric artery, which is predisposed due to its large caliber and the narrow-angle of departure from the aorta for embolism. A closure of the inferior mesenteric artery usually has a mild course, since it supplies a less large part of the intestine. In 50 % of the cases, it is about arterial embolism. The embolus is thereby usually of cardiac origin and is produced, for example, during atrial fibrillation in the left atrium, in the case of an endocarditis or a heart wall aneurysm.
In 15—20 %, it is about arterial thrombosis, in 5 % about venous thrombosis. These venous mesenteric vein thrombosis occur especially among young women under oral contraceptives, in the case of consumptive disease, pancreatitis, protein C and S deficiency and thrombocytosis.
In 20—30 % of the cases, it is about the sealless infarction, also called nonocclusive mesenteric disease (NOD). This leads to a reduced perfusion of the splanchnic area here through an extreme α-adrenergic stimulation with a reduction of the cardiac output. The causes can be cardiac insufficiency, heart attack, marathon running, vasospasm, glycoside treatment or long-term high doses of catecholamines.
A three-phase course is typical of the mesenteric infarction.
The initial phase is the stage of infarction and occurs within six hours after closure. It is characterized by an incipient acute abdominal pain, which feels like a knife wound, accompanied by hyperperistalsis with nausea, vomiting and possibly diarrhea.
In the second stage, the stage of the wall necrosis, a paralytic ileus occurs with a decrease in pain, which is called “false peace.” This symptom-free interval occurs six to twelve hours after the vessel occlusion. Typical here is a discrepancy between the poor general condition of the patient and the discreet findings on palpation of the abdomen.
The stage of the diffuse peritonitis is the third phase and occurs through a migratory peritonitis, which leads to the acute abdomen with bloody diarrhea through bleeding into the necrotic intestinal wall and to circulatory shock and even death.
Note: Melena is a warning sign at the stage of the false peace and should lead to the aggressive diagnosis like exploratory laparoscopy without further loss of time.
In case of clinical examination, the abdomen is usually soft with diffuse tenderness during the symptom-free interval. An indication of a mesenteric infarction is given by blood on the finger stall during the digital rectal examination.
Typically, the lactate, the lactate dehydrogenase and the hematocrit are increased in routine laboratory due to fluid loss and there exists a metabolic acidosis due to hypoxia in the blood gas analysis; even a leukocytosis is not atypical.
Note: A serum lactate level over 20 μg/ml is almost conclusive at a sensitivity and specificity above 90 %.
An indication of the etiology of mesenteric infarction during atrial fibrillation or undergone heart attack may occur in the ECG.
An ileus can be detected in conventional X-ray from the second stage onwards, while it is still unremarkable in the first stage. It can also be detected by sonography. The advantage of sonography is the fact that by duplex sonography, the ischemia can be self-represented.
The angio-computed tomography is best suited to rule out other causes of acute abdomen and is considered the standard investigation in accordance with the contraindications. It must necessarily be carried out, even in the lateral projection. In addition, the intestinal wall edema and vascular occlusion can be detected here.
The method of choice for the detection of an arterial vascular occlusion in the case of uncertainty of the diagnosis is the conventional coeliacography/mesentericography or MR angiography.
Note: Continuous central artery segments in the angiography do not rule out a heart attack.
Differential diagnoses include acute pancreatitis and acute aortic dissection.
If you suspect a mesenteric infarction, an exploratory laparotomy is indicated. Immediate measures that should be taken, even before, are the conditioning of a nasogastric tube to relieve the intestine, the fluid and electrolyte replacement, correction of acid-base balance and the intensive monitoring.
In the case of patients with a very poor general condition, a laparoscopy is done to determine the extent of necrosis for the purpose of the decision of the eventual therapia minima in order to avoid a possible “unnecessary” laparotomy. The laparotomy occurs in patients with a sufficiently general condition.
A palpation of the vessels is carried out intraoperatively for the localization of the vascular occlusion; thereafter, an embolectomy, desobliteration or bypass supply follows. In addition, a thorough inspection of the intestine for the identification of necrotic sections is important, which must necessarily be resected.
The assessment of the vitality of an intestinal loop occurs intraoperatively by their color, which should be rosy, their peristalsis, which can be triggered by knocking and the pulsation, which must be both centrally as well as peripherally available. Even the arterial bleeding from the cutting edges is important for assessing.
If doubts exist here, the intestinal loop is wound for ten minutes in wet wipes and then re-assessed. If an intestinal section is not completely removed, it can perforate and lead to peritonitis. The production continuity is carried out by means of an end-to-end anastomosis, but often only one discontinuity resection and drainage is possible in case of intestine ends remaining in situ as stomata.
About twelve hours after the primary operation, a second-look operation is necessary, in order to ensure that the remaining sections of the intestine are sufficiently supplied with blood. A relaparotomy is necessary in the case of newly emerging, persistent signs of peritonitis, again increasing lactate levels or angiographic evidence of reocclusion.
Note: In the case of extensive infarction with the inclusion of the duodenum, there is no possibility of a restoration – neither by resection nor by small intestine transplantation. Life-prolonging treatment should generally be avoided in this situation. One speaks of a therapia minima.
A conservative treatment is indicated in non-occlusive mesenteric disease with no evidence of Peritonis. You must necessarily be in the ICU under cardiological care. The basis is the treatment of the underlying disease to eliminate the vasoconstriction and intestinal ischemia. If there is a reasonable suspicion of an intestinal wall necrosis in the NOD, the infusion of papaverine or Prostavasin as antispasmodics via an arterial catheter may take place.
Note: In case of signs of peritonitis, the patient must immediately be brought to a surgical therapy.
In the early phase of mesenteric infarction, interventional therapy comes into question. A catheter technical thrombectomy or embolectomy by Fogarty catheter and the selective introduction of lytic drugs are used.
The full heparinization until the conversion to oral anticoagulants is a part of the post-treatment, as soon as the healing has been fully completed, if the embolic risk still exists.
Even the highly dosed broad spectrum antibiotic is important to avoid peritonitis. During the operation, intra-abdominal swabs should be made so that the antibiotic can be customized.
A sign, which indicates a complication-free healing, is an early “getting started” of the intestinal function. In the case of an intestinal atony over 72 hours, methods may be necessary for the stimulation of the intestinal function.
Relapse, suture insufficiency, sepsis and kidney, lung or liver failure is among the postoperative early complications. As a late complication, it may result in a malabsorption and short bowel syndrome with fluid and electrolyte losses through large resections.
In the early stage, the prognosis is good for an immediate therapy. The operative lethality is about 5 %. Depending on the ischemia time, the lethality increases rapidly. After twelve hours, it is 30 %, after 24 hours at about 85 %.
In most cases, the lethality is high because the diagnosis is carried out late; the resection must be large and mostly elderly patients in a rather poor condition are affected.
The acute mesenteric infarction cannot be clinically differentiated from the mesenteric vein thrombosis, which is why they are often only distinguishable from each other by laparoscopy. Possible symptoms are diffuse of abdominal pain, an intestinal paralysis and an emerging ascites, whereby the less painful and slow onset is typical in contrast to arterial occlusive.
The suspicion of a mesenteric vein thrombosis can be confirmed by means of a duplex sonography of the portal vein and the superior mesenteric vein. The indirect splenoportography in DSA techniques gives detailed information about the perfused or sealed portions of the venous mesenteric flow path. Here, the angiographic catheter is inserted into the splenic artery or the superior mesenteric artery, by which specifically the contrast medium outflow can be represented via the splenic vein or the superior mesenteric vein into the portal vein.
The lethality in the case of an acute mesenteric vein thrombosis is about 20 to 40%.
The Ortner’s syndrome, also known as abdominal angina, is the chronic occlusion of visceral arteries, whereby it results in the intestinal claudication with typical symptoms. The patients are usually older than patients with acute mesenteric infarction.
Chronic mesenteric circulatory disorders can be caused by arteritis such as thromboangiitis obliterans or periarteritis nodosa, fibromuscular dysplasia or by external compression as in tumors or lymphomas. Since the coeliac trunk, as well as the superior and inferior mesenteric artery is connected via the gastro- and pancreaticoduodenal artery and via the riolan anastomosis, the chronic closures remain asymptomatic for long because of adequate collaterals.
The ischemic colitis is, in addition, a frequent complication after the implantation of an aortic prosthesis with ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery.
The typical triad of symptoms of intestinal angina in the case of closure of the superior mesenteric artery consists of postprandial pain, malabsorption with weight loss and abdominal vascular murmur. Seldom, however, all three symptoms are present.
The most common is the 10—30 minutes postprandial occurring dull abdominal pain. It is periumbilically localized and lasts for one to four hours. The cause is the increase in blood flow after the food intake by ten to twenty times. The flow rate reserve is however limited, whereby it results in the relative circulatory distress of the intestine with pain syndromes. The pains prevent the patient from the intake of large amounts of food. For this reason, it results in a weight loss in combination with the malabsorption.
Other atherosclerotic lesions such the PAD or CHD are often found in the patient’s medical history. In the clinical examination, stenosis sounds can be auscultated over the abdominal vessels.
The evidence of the chronic intestinal vasoocclusive processes usually works out angiographically.
The treatment of the Ortner’s disease is the revascularization. In the case of the closure of the coeliac trunk and the superior mesenteric artery, this is achieved through a bypass surgery, in the case of chronic occlusion of the inferior mesenteric artery, through a plastic patch.
1. A 68-year-old otherwise healthy woman complains about an acute onset of severe abdominal pain after lunch. Her husband insists on calling an emergency doctor, but when he arrives, the pains had already decreased and the woman complains about only slight nausea. The emergency doctor assumes mild food poisoning and gives the patient MCP drops, which she should take when needed up to three times a day. At night, the pain has however recurred, and the woman is feverish and tachycardic. The ambulance called by the man takes the woman immediately. In the CT of the abdomen, an intestinal wall edema and a paralytic ileus with standing levels are shown. Because of a suspicion of mesenteric infarction, the patient is immediately brought in the vascular surgical operation. There is an open laparotomy and the surgeon must recognize that already a large part of the small intestine is blackened. Even the duodenum is affected. Which approach is now appropriate?
The finding of the embolus and an embolectomy in combination with a resection of the entire necrotic intestine and a removal of the deposition ends as stomata.
The finding of the embolus and a bypass surgery in combination with a resection of the entire necrotic intestine and an end-to-end anastomosis.
The finding of the embolus, a bypass surgery and a second look laparoscopy in order to see if the intestine has recovered.
A closure of the abdomen and a therapia minima since a lethal outcome is certain.
An intra-arterial lysis therapy via a catheter, which is introduced into the sealed vessel and a resection of the necrotic intestinal segments.
2. What is the typical symptom of Ortner’s syndrome?
3. What is not one of the common causes of acute visceral arterial occlusion?
Schwartz, L. B., &Gewertz, B. L. (1997). Mesenteric ischemia. (Surgical clinics of North America.) Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.
Wilhelm, M. C., & University of Virginia. (1981). Mesenteric ischemia. Charlottesville: School of Medicine, Univ. of Virginia. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T16:04:13Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,794 | 2,276 |
01515940558bbb96f263698ab3826588 | The tale “The Sun Who Lost His Way” by Evridiki Amanatidou was presented today on the ground floor of the Central Municipal Library of Thessaloniki by the member of Saita Publications and in charge of the page layout (in the Greek edition) Konstantina Charlavani.
Saita Publications, which started in the summer of 2012, and how a book is created. Having found the answers to several questions concerning digital book, they actively participated in the presentation of the story, helping the mischievous sun Shiny find his way. That’s why at the end of this presentation, the students celebrated with a cheerful, colourful streamer as decoration for their classroom! Each student painted his own unique sun with colored pencils in a sheet of cardboard. All the pictures were carefully placed on a large piece of twine forming the beautiful streamer.
In the end, each student got a magic little bookmark to accompany them on their flights through reading. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T16:40:27Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,802 | 158 |
f5a42394f4fed4d75fa1264df7c122eb | Displays the time to start statistic collection.
Displays the start-time of statistic collection.
Displays the end time of statistic collection.
Displays the duration of statistic collection.
Displays the interval between statistic collection.
Displays statistics older than a specific time duration.
Displays statistics within a last time period.
Displays the feature that made the change for this entry.
Displays the most recent caller for this entry.
Displays the reason for history entry.
Displays the most recent reason for this entry.
Displays what changed in this entry.
Displays the count for tunnel history.
Displays the scope as local or cluster.
Displays the type of the tunnel.
Displays the tunnel network VNET.
Displays the name of the vRouter service on cluster peer.
Displays the nexthop IP address.
Displays the nexthop MAC address.
Displays the remote switch name.
Displays the VLAN for the tunnel interface.
Displays if the tunnel is active.
Displays if BFD is configured for the tunnel.
Displays the route information for the tunnel.
Displays the ECMP group number.
Displays if vxlan loopback is being used.
Displays the nexthop port map.
Displays if the tunnel is auto or static.
Use to filter and display single or mutiple route entries (per nexthop).
Usage Use this command to display historical tunnel state information. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T08:47:06Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,804 | 211 |
54f1cbc93378dbe2306017f1b50324bf | Facebook’s push to generate more revenues from mobile ads seems to be getting results but not nearly enough to dent Google’s share of total mobile ad revenues. Business Insider points us to new research from eMarketer showing that Google has accounted for 53.2% of all mobile ad revenues so far in 2013, an increase from its 2012 share of 52.4% of all mobile ad revenues. What makes this particularly impressive is that Google has held onto its share of mobile ad revenues even as Facebook has seen its share of mobile ad revenues surge from 5.4% in 2012 to 15.8% in 2013. In other words, it seems as though Facebook’s rise in mobile ad revenues is much like Bing’s growth in the search market: It’s taking away shares from smaller players but not doing anything yet to hurt the dominant market leader. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-25T03:13:27Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,813 | 152 |
0039de2fbbc83e39b4bc43cc54961e24 | Leave comments here, anonymously if you wish.
I have been a member of the Church of Satan for a decade, and I can assure you that Satanism is nothing to do with worshipping the Christian devil. Christians believe in Christian mythology; you have to be a Christian and subscribe to Christian mythology, in order to worship elements of Christian mythology. Such people are "Christian devil worshippers" and are very few in number.
This has come up a few times, so that I wrote a page stating clearly that "Satanism" is not Christian. The biggest clue is that "Satanism" and "Christianity" are spelt completely differently, so its a fair bet that the words mean different things.
If Satanism was really Christian, then, Satanism would be spelt "Christianity". It's not. It's a different, atheistic, religion, which has nothing to do with Christianity. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T16:17:39Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,815 | 143 |
3e523e4a16781e2327079b80a05971be | When creating the high performance culture it is all too easy to get sucked into detail for detail’s sake.
There are huge swathes of business guidance that are based around getting into the details of processes, systems and transactions. Concepts such as lean are hugely valuable when focusing on business efficiency, but before we get into the detail we need to look at the bigger picture.
And I do mean a picture!
When we look at works of art by the Great Masters we are not merely looking at a picture, we are captivated by the imagery, the emotion and the unspoken dialogue they use. Their ‘big pictures’ communicate everything you could want to know about the scene they are setting out. How it looks, sounds, smells and even feels are captured within them.
Now we are not all blessed with the gifts of Michelangelo, Titan or Caravaggio but by creating our own big pictures (and again I do mean get the pencils & crayons out) you can start to express outwardly your vision of your business to others.
If you are still struggling then try this simple exercise. Find somewhere quiet to sit and close you eyes.
• Imagine yourself walking up to your business, what does it look like? What makes you know it’s yours?
• Walk through the door. How are you greeted? What types of words can you hear? What’s happening there?
• Find your office? What’s the view from the window? What does your chair feel like? Who is there with you?
A simple walk through like this can help you start to build that bigger picture and once it makes sense to you, you can bet it will make sense to others. It’s a simple fact that the easiest thing to sell to others is that which you believe in yourself.
If you would like to book a bigger picture workshop, then contact Jon Lister to find out more. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-22T16:05:32Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,831 | 327 |
d91d22593d3c8e703a104b9d7ef6def7 | Marguerite Bonous-Hammarth is Executive Director for the Office of Inclusive Excellence at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine), where she collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to oversee program development and responsive research and assessment for diversity, equity, and campus climate initiatives. Her diverse responsibilities within higher education for more than two decades have ranged from academic curriculum development and implementation, evaluation of student admissions and advising, to training, measurement development, and assessment planning as Director of Assessment, Research, and Evaluation for the UCI Division of Student Affairs. Dr. Bonous-Hammarth also integrates her research interests in college student development and organizational change to frame her collaborative approaches to holistic learning assessment. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles, a M.A. in literature from the University of California, San Diego, and a B.A. in English from Stony Brook University.
Joe Slowensky is the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Faculty Affairs at Chapman University. He supervises the offices of Faculty Affairs, Institutional Research, Diversity and Inclusion, Accreditation and Assessment, and the Institute for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Before joining the Provost’s Office, Slowensky served as Chair of the Film Division in the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts where he holds his appointment as Professor. A screenwriter and producer, Slowensky has written and produced projects for ABC, the Disney Channel, and CBS. He is an emeritus member of the Writers Guild of America, West, and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Writers Peer Group, where he’s a voting juror for the prime time Emmy Awards. A native of Houston, Texas, Slowensky received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and master’s degree from the University of Southern California. Slowensky currently leads the Chapman Diversity Project, a 200-member, campus-wide, long-term, volunteer initiative designed to enhance the campus culture for diversity and inclusion. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T04:29:16Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,852 | 329 |
0bfb19498729b3a6912109b95e0b9a18 | "WEEK" --- Is the term "week" used in the sense of always having a defined starting day? Such as Sunday or Monday.
"LAST" --- Does "lastweek" mean the last 7 days counted from today OR does it mean the most recent period of 7 days that begins with the defined starting day?
"THIS" --- Does "thisweek" also mean the last 7 days counted from today OR does it mean the week so far up to today, starting from the defined starting day?
The starting date of the week is determined by your Windows setting "First day of week", which can be found in the Control Panel, under Region and Language, under the Formats tab.
After some time using these modifiers, I would like to request a change.
"this month" means this current calendar month.
"last month" means the previous calendar month.
"last2months" means the previous calendar month plus the calendar month before that.
However "last2months" tends to suggest a meaning of going back 60 days from today. It is very unusual for it to mean the two calendar months before the current one but not the days in the current calendar month.
In this respect the meaning for "last2months" can't really be compared to the meaning for "lastmonth".
(1) Of course this also applies to "weeks". "last2weeks" currently goes up to Sunday but not from Monday to today. It sounds odd!
No big deal, but I'll note that some searches turn up "future" dates.
On my end, I'm not sure what last2months (or last2month, singular) are giving me?
last2month, is giving me files dated 11-06-2017, so maybe that is 1 week minus 2?
last2months, is giving me; future files (don't particularly care about that) - oh, I see, its giving me 2 months back from today.
lastmonth and last<x>months have different meanings.
lastmonth = Was the file modified last month?
last<x>months = Was the file modified in the last <x> months from now?
Currently, today being 17/11/2017, last2months matches 17/9/2017 - end of times.
Today being 17/11/2017, lastmonth matches 1/10/2017 - 31/10/2017.
Would you prefer last<x>months matched the last 2 whole months, excluding the current month?
For example, today being 17/11/2017, last2months would match 1/9/2017 - 31/10/2017.
I have got a bit lost with what was happening here! When I get a moment i will review it all again in the light of comments from TheRube.
This is hugely late reply.
Perhaps instead of "last" you could use the word "previous" in date qualifiers.
This makes it clearer that the range specified started from the end of the last period. So "previous2months" means the previous calendar month and also the calendar month before that.
However it will sometimes be useful to go back exactly two months from the current date. "Last" has that meaning. So "last2 months" would mean going back approx 60 days to the same date as today but two months ago.
I am sure this problem must been encountered in various other applications although I am not personally aware of any.
previous2months could work, currently previous and last do the same thing.
I like the syntax 2monthsago, perhaps that could be used..
"2monthsago" is a possibility and looks different enough to help distinguish it.
I sort of think "previous2months" is a better description than "last2months" for the calendar month before this one plus the calendar month before that.
I agree, I've made this change for the next major version of Everything.
and last2months will search for the last ~60 days from now.
"I'm looking for a file modified in the last 2 months" -This is vague, but usually refers to ~60 days from now.
I will make this clear in Help -> Search Syntax.
I've also added the "past" prefix which always means the previous x days/weeks/months/years from now.
I'm undecided on "2monthsago" syntax, as this could be used to define an exact period, not a range.
I will add this to this thread although it's a slightly different problem.
Perhaps the non-working examples I have given here should be incorporated when the other quirks in this thread are fixed.
Last edited by burgundy on Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
where <x> is some integer.
This will specify a time range, starting from x hours from now, until the end of time.
Perhaps the non-working example I have given here should be incorporated when the other quirks in this thread are fixed. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-22T08:37:51Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,855 | 772 |
6a3c9dc1c9afb8f3d67fa8b1c0910654 | 1981-06-29 Assigned to I/O CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE reassignment I/O CORPORATION, A CORP. OF DE ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST. Assignors: DOYLE HOLLY T., DOYLE ROBERT O., SUCHOFF MICHAEL A.
A keyboard and display terminal displays alphanumeric characters with a split screen format and with selective scrolling to display both host message information and user message information in a highly comprehensible manner. The terminal provides further message information to a user with kinetic punctuation of the message display and with audible cues. The terminal also provides automatic repertory dialing directly to a telephone line, and monitors the line for the user.
The terminal can employ a display element of limited capacity, and yet provides high comprehension to an unskilled user. The terminal provides the user with both message information and operating reports for enhanced intelligibility.
The terminal further sends a host a terminal-identifying code which can uniquely identify that terminal.
This invention relates to a keyboard and display terminal for providing communication between a user and a data processing host. The communication typically is over telephone lines, but the invention is not limited in this regard for it has applicability to radio and other forms of communication.
Terminals for data processing communication are well known. However, efforts to make them small and available at low cost have had only limited value. Likewise, efforts to make low cost terminals suitable for use by unskilled persons have been relatively unsatisfactory. For example, a small, limited capacity display as generally used to attain a compact and low cost terminal has heretofore sharply restricted user comprehension of messages. Such a terminal consequently is of restricted usefulness to a skilled user and is difficult for an untrained person to use.
It is accordingly an object of this invention to provide a keyboard and display terminal that displays message information in a highly comprehensible manner.
It is also an object to provide a keyboard and display terminal that both presents message information and reports operating events with enhanced intelligibility.
Another object is to provide a keyboard and display terminal that provides the user with message information by means of multiple display events.
A further object is to provide a keyboard and display terminal which has the foregoing features even when equipped with a display element of limited capacity.
Another object of the invention is to provide a keyboard and display terminal of the above character which provides automatic dialing directly to a telephone line. It is also an object that the terminal provide dialing from a repertory of numbers it stores, and without using an intervening acoustic or other couples.
Other objects of the invention include the provision of a terminal having the foregoing features and that is compact, relatively low in cost, and can be fabricated with presently-available commercial components.
The objects of the invention also include the provision of data processing methods for attaining a terminal having the foregoing features.
A terminal according to the invention has a multiple-character display element and a keyboard with a full complement of alphanumeric character keys, much like a typewriter, in addition to various control keys. The terminal can establish communication with a remote host computer, commonly by way of telephone lines, and relay messages between the user of the terminal and the host.
One features of the terminal concerns the management of displayed characters. This feature includes presenting a split-screen display in which a message from the host appears starting at one location on the display element, whereas a message from the user appears starting at a different location. When the user enters a message at a time when a host message is being displayed, the terminal retains the host message, or so much of it as the display element can accommodate, together with the user message. In particular, the terminal continues to display the host message together with the characters the user is entering. When there is no room on the display to accommodate both the existing host message and the message which the user is entering, the terminal automatically removes the host message from the display on the same basis, e.g. character-by-character, as it enters the user message.
Another display management feature of the terminal is that a message from the host apparatus essentially instantaneously, that is it seemingly pops onto the display element. However, where the message is too large for the display element to handle at one time, the terminal pops an initial portion of the message onto the display and then automatically commences scrolling, to display the rest of the message. The terminal thus selectively combines both pop and scroll display formats.
The terminal provides the foregoing display management features even when the display element has only a single-line display of limited capacity. In this instance, the host message starts, for example, at the left side of the single-line display, and the user message starts at the right side of the display line. As the user keys in additional characters, the terminal scrolls the user message to the left to add the new characters at the right end of the display line. This scrolling entry of a user message normally does not disturb the display of the host or other previously-displayed message, at the left side of the display line. However, when the user message has scrolled left to such an extent that it encounters the message at the left side of the display line, the terminal scrolls the entire display to the left as new characters are added. Characters at the left end of the display are then in effect pushed off the display.
The display management feature of the terminal additionally includes a variable scroll rate which the user can change at will. Further, the user can stop and then restart the presentation of new information on the display element. The terminal provides these user controls of the display without loss of characters from the host.
A feature related to the foregoing display management concerns kinetic punctuation to convey message information and operating reports to the user with both visual and audible signals for enhanced intelligibility. One element of this feature is the selective blinking of one or more displayed characters. By way of example, a terminal embodying this feature can blink or flash a question mark at the end of a host inquiry to the user. This and other instances of one of more blinking characters inform the user that the terminal, or the host computer with which it is connected, is awaiting a response or other entry from the user.
The kinetic punctation which the invention provides further includes introducing inter-character spaces into the scroll display of a message for providing punctuation-simulating pauses in the displayed message. A terminal embodying this feature thus scrolls a message on the display element with pauses, i.e. additional time between certain message words, in much the same manner that person-to-person dialogue includes pauses coincident with punctuation. The terminal can pause the scroll display both upon command from the host and simply in response to interpretation of a stream of display characters from the host. A preferred embodiment provides punctuation pauses of different lengths according to the message context and according to the scroll rate, which as noted is user selectable.
A further element of kinetic punctuation is an extensive set of inter-related sound cues which the terminal generates in response to various operations. Many of these operations respond to user operation of the keyboard. The terminal thus responds to user selection of an alphanumeric key with an informative tone or set of tones. The terminal further responds to the selection of different control keys with other audible reports, each generally unique to the specific control function. Many control-responsive audible tones are related to one another according to the relation between the control keys which initiate them. An elementary example is that the terminal acknowledges a NO control key with a sound cue that bears a readily-discernible relation to the cue which it produces in response to a YES key. A terminal according to the invention similarly produces a sound cue when it enters the on-line condition with a data processing system and produces a different but related cue to announce that it is good off line, or disconnecting from the data processing system.
These and other kinetic punctuation elements communicate to the user both with sound and with sight the stream of information coming to the terminal from the host as well as the terminal response to actuation of the terminal keys by the user.
Yet another feature of a terminal according to the invention is the provision of control keys and resulting functions that both provide relatively sophisticated operation for an experienced user, and yet provide almost natural interaction of an inexperienced user with the terminal. In accordance with this feature a terminal provides the user with such elementary control keys as NO, YES and ENTER; in addition to keys that report such natural responses as DON'T KNOW and HELP. There are further control keys for inputting instructions such as REPEAT, GO BACK, BACKSPACE and CLEAR ENTRY. These various control keys are of significant aid to an inexperienced user. Moreover, an experienced user can use these and additional control keys to attain enhanced communication with the host system.
A terminal according to the invention provides yet another feature, which is automatic repertory dialing directly onto a telephone line. The terminal provides all the functions for this operation and hence does not require a telephone, an acoustic coupler, a separate dialing device, or a separate store of automatically dialable telephone numbers. The dialer feature can provide either repertory dialing of a number from a stored catalog of numbers or dialing of a number which the user enters by way of the keyboard. Another element of the dialer feature according to the invention is that the terminal automatically monitors the telephone line to communicate to the user any desired ones of the usually encountered telephone sounds, i.e. dial tone, dialing pulses, ringing signal, and busy signal. Yet the invention provides this dialer function with significant flexibility such that, where desirable, the terminal can be connected with a conventional telephone and placed on line with a host by dialing through the telephone instrument, rather than the terminal.
These and other features which will become apparent from the following discussion provide a keyboard and display terminal capable of unusually compact and low cost construction. Yet even when the terminal has a display element of limited capacity, it presents both messages and status information to the user in a readily comprehensible manner. By way of example, the invention makes possible a readily usable terminal having a display element with only a single line, sixteen-character capacity. It is understood that prior efforts to provide a terminal with such a limited display have been unsatisfactory, due to incomprehensibility of the displayed information.
The features moreover enable a user having minimal experience to communicate with a data processing host. Similarly, a person of limited intelligence or education or even a person with a learning handicap, learning disability or impaired perception can, by way of a terminal embodying the invention, successfully communicate with a data processing system or with another person using a similar terminal. A specific example is that at least some persons with speech or hearing impairments that render them unable to use conventional telephones will be able to communicate by using a terminal embodying this invention.
The invention accordingly comprises the several steps and the relation of one or more of such steps with respect to each of the others, and the apparatus embodying features of construction, combinations of elements, and arrangements of parts adapted to effect such steps, all as exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the invention is indicated in the claims.
FIGS. 6-1 through 6-7 are flow charts and other diagrams illustrating display management operation according to the invention.
A terminal according to the invention provides management of displayed information in a manner that is advantageous with displays having various formats and capacities. But the feature is of particular value in a terminal having a display of limited characters. One element of the display management feature concerns the selective use of display formats termed pop and scroll, and another concerns a split screen display. These and other display management features are described with particular reference to a terminal having a display element of limited capacity, specifically a single line of sixteen characters.
According to the pop display format, the terminal enters the characters of a message on the display element in timed succession, and enters successive characters from left to right across the display, similar to the entry of characters with a typewriter and starting from the left end of the display, i.e. the display is left justified. Although the characters enter in succession at the rate they are received, the rate typically is so fast that the message appears to be presented essentially instantaneously.
The illustrated scroll display format moves characters already being displayed to the right across the display element and enters new characters at the right end of the display.
When a terminal according to the invention is operating with the pop format, it automatically switches to the scroll format when the display element becomes full of characters. The terminal then adds further characters of the message at the right end of the display element, as it scrolls the message to the left, dropping characters from the left end.
This message exceeds the sixteen-character capacity of the display element. The terminal accordingly presents by pop display the first sixteen characters, i.e. the terminal first displays with the pop format.
ER PASSWORD. FRI . . .
One effect of this display management is that the terminal continues to display to the user the last request or other message from the host, together with the user's response, until the response fills the entire display. Thus, if the user is interrupted or distracted while entering a response, the display of the remaining portion of the host inquiry readily reminds the user what task the terminal is calling for.
It is also an element of this display management feature that the terminal provides the foregoing pop-scroll formats with only two variables. One variable identifies whether the terminal is operating in the pop mode or in the scroll mode, and the other variable identifies the location of the display pointer on the display element.
A terminal according to the invention further has scroll-controlling keys which are operative during the scroll format of display. These are a single START/STOP key, a SLOW DOWN key, and a SPEED UP key. The SPEED UP and the SLOW DOWN keys control the scroll rate, which in an illustrative terminal has a range of from two to thirty characters per second, in sixteen intervals. Either key may be depressed momentarily, which causes one step change in speed. Holding one of these keys down causes the rate to change every 0.3 seconds, which is similar to an automatic repeat key of an electric typewriter. Further, each time the scroll rate changes, the terminal preferably issues an audio signal, i.e. a sound cue. When the user speeds up the scroll rate the sound cue correspondingly increases in frequency, and vice-versa. Once the scroll rate has reached its maximum or minimum value, the terminal no longer issues a cue if the user tries to exceed those limits.
The START/STOP control key toggles the scrolling display movement on and off. When the display is stopped in this manner, a preferred embodiment of the terminal produces a timer-like ticking sound to continually remind the user that the terminal has been placed in this stopped condition. The invention attains the foregoing selective controls of the scroll without loss of characters which it meanwhile is receiving from the host.
Still another aspect of the display management feature of this invention becomes apparent when a user depresses either of two further control keys on the keyboard, i.e. a BACKSPACE key, or a CLEAR ENTRY key. To illustrate this, consider the prior example where the user is typing in the password FRIDAY in response to a host message to ENTER password. In the event the user makes a mistake in typing in the desired password FRIDAY, this can simply be corrected by depressing either the BACKSPACE control key or the NO control key. In this instance, the response to the terminal to either control key is the same. The terminal deletes the last character which the user entered and shifts by one character to the right that portion of the displayed message which the user originated. Whatever portion of the prior host message is on the display screen remains undisturbed. In response to the CLEAR ENTRY control key in this instance, as may occur when the user has typed in an incorrect password and wishes to delete it, the terminal deletes the entire user response but again leaves undisturbed whatever portion of a host message which is being displayed. These, thus, are two further instances of the split screen operation which a terminal according to the invention provides. These features greatly facilitate the user in responding to host messages and, in general, in entering messages via the terminal.
As previously noted, a terminal according to the invention also provides kinetic punctuation, one element of which inserts a pause-simulating space in the display of a message when operating with the scroll format of display. Kinetic punctuation also provides for the blinking or flashing display of one or more selected characters. In addition to these visual cues, kinetic punctuation provides the user with audible sound cues. A terminal according to the invention provides each form of kinetic punctuation both in response to host instructions and in response to analysis of operation within the terminal itself. The pause punctuation significantly aids user comprehension of the scroll display of a message. The effect is simply to halt or stop the display of further characters for a brief pause interval. It hence functions much as a pause which occurs in dialogue after a comma, a period, and other punctuation. The pause moreover is adjusted with the scroll speed as described above with reference to the SLOW DOWN and SPEED UP control keys. In addition, the embodiment described below provides different pause times for different punctuations, to enhance user comprehension of a display.
The blinking of a character also aids user comprehension of whatever message is being displayed. For example, when a host message requests information and is followed by a question mark, the blinking display of the question mark reinforces the user comprehension that a response is needed.
The tone cues which a terminal according to the invention provides can respond to host commands, to the interpretation within the terminal of certain host messages, to user operation of the various keys on the keyboard, and to signals the terminal is receiving from a telephone line. In particular, a terminal embodying the invention produces a specific tone in response to the receipt of a host command identifying the ASCII BEL character. Further, the receipt of a question mark character produces a unique cue and the receipt of certain punctuation characters from the host produces other different cues. The terminal also responds to display characters from the host to produce different sound cues depending on the character. The terminal in addition responds to actuation of keyboard keys with other tone cues, thereby providing key-characterizing feedback to the user.
By way of specific example, a terminal embodying the invention has the following keys and produces a unique or control-characterizing sound cue in response to each one YES, NO, REPEAT, ENTER, GO BACK, HELP, DON'T KNOW, BACKSPACE, CLEAR ENTRY, BREAK, SPEED UP, SLOW DOWN, START/STOP. The terminal further produces unique sound cues when it goes on line, i.e. establishes communication with a host, and when it goes off line, i.e. loses or otherwise discontinues communication with a host.
The tone cues in the illustrated terminal can be of four types. One type of tone cue is a single beep, which can, however, have a specified pitch and duration. Another type of sound is an arpeggiation, i.e. a sequence of ascending or descending tones. The arpeggiation can have a different specified starting pitch, a specified interval between pitches, and a specified end pitch, in addition to either a fixed or adjustable duration of each pitch. A third type of sound which a terminal embodying the invention can provide is a trill, i.e. an alternation between two pitches. The terminal provides a trill with a selected low pitch and a selected high pitch and a selected rate of change between the pitches, and again the length of each note in the trill and the number of alternations, i.e. the total length of the trill can also be variables. A fourth type of sound cue is a three-tone sequence. Here each pitch can be specified and the duration of each pitch, as well as the interval between pitches, can either be fixed or where desired be additional variables.
The sound cues which a terminal produces in response to telephone line signals communicate to the user the status of the terminal operation when it is dialing a telephone number. These tone cues give the user essentially the same kind of information with which a person is familiar in every day use of the telephone. That is, the terminal produces perceptibly different sound cues in response to any one or more of the following, as deemed useful to the user: a dial tone on the telephone line, the dialing operation by the terminal, the ringing operation of the telephone network, and a busy signal.
A terminal embodying these and other features disclosed herein can be constructed with present-day components to be truly hand and pocket portable and yet comply with present-day FCC requirements and with the protocols, code conventions and like parameters of present-day computer networks. The terminal moreover is easy to use even with minimal training or skill. The use is further characterized by relatively low user error, by low user fatigue, and by relatively high speed formating and communication of both user and host messages. The split screen display with pop and scroll formats greatly facilitates the small size and relatively low cost of the terminal by making communication possible with only a limited capacity display element. Moreover, this display management can convey significantly more information than many known display formats.
Still another advantage which the invention brings to a terminal is the automatic dialing of telephone numbers, without any additional equipment, i.e. without the use of a telephone, a separate dialer, a separate acoustic coupler, or a separate memory to store a repertory of telephone numbers. A compact terminal embodying the invention can provide the operation which previously required all of these additional separate devices.
By way of specific example, a terminal according to the invention and with a front panel as shown in FIG. 1 is housed in a case which measures approximately three inches by six inches by one inch, excluding the power supply when batteries are not used. This terminal has a sixteen character alphanumeric display and a fifty-nine key keyboard organized in conventional typewriter format. In addition to providing the tone cues and kinetic punctuation described, the terminal provides automatic pulse dialing for telephone numbers which it stores. Further, the user can change any of the stored numbers or can manually dial a different number. A blinking cursor follows each character of a telephone number on the display as it is being dialed, and telephone-line responsive tones are produced until the terminal becomes on line with the host system.
The terminal has a variety of keys which implement frequently-used user control operations via a single-button response, and it displays a user message with echoplex transmission to give the user visual verification that the user-keyed character has in fact been transmitted to the host and returned to the terminal without error. The terminal provides the foregoing features, together with the pop and scroll display modes and split screen display management features previously described.
A terminal 10 embodying the invention has, as shown in FIG. 1, an alphanumeric character display element 12 and a keyboard 14. These elements, in addition to an acoustic speaker 16 shown in FIG. 2, provide communication between the terminal and the user. The display element 12 is of limited capacity. The illustrated element provides only a single line display of not more than sixteen characters. The keyboard 14 provides a full complement of alphanumeric characters 18 in the conventional QWERTY format. The illustrated terminal 10 in addition has the following complement of control keys: DON'T KNOW 20, HELP 22, NO 24, ENTER 26, YES 28, CLEAR ENTRY 30, BACKSPACE 32, GO BACK 34, and REPEAT 36, all located on the right side of the keyboard as illustrated. Additional control keys designated ESCAPE 38, CONTROL 40, BREAK 42, STOP/START 44, SLOW DOWN 46, and SPEED UP 48, are provided on the left side of the illustrated keyboard.
The user enters information into the terminal 10 by typing on these keys of the keyboard 14. The illustrated terminal displays a character in response to an acknowledge or echo signal from the host, rather than in response to the user keying the character. Thus, as described further hereinafter, it is the echo of the keyed characters which the terminal displays by scrolling in from the right side of the illustrated display element 12. To maximize display information content, the message previously presented on the display element 12, which generally is a host message, remains stationary on the display element as the user response scrolls leftward across the display element until the first character of the user response bumps into the last character of the host or other previously entered message being displayed. At this point, the entire display is scrolled left on the display element 12.
As FIG. 1 shows the entire terminal is housed in a hand-portable pocket-sized case.
The following are the different user responses which the illustrated control keys initiate. The description includes the ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) identification of each response.
An alphanumeric string followed by ENTER or YES: Each alphanumeric entry sounds a 2400 Hz beep as feedback for key depression. The user can change alphanumeric entries with the BACKSPACE and CLEAR ENTRY keys. An alphanumeric user response is terminated by ENTER or YES. The changes must occur before the response is terminated.
ENTER sends the standard carriage return <CR> that is the conventional user response terminator.
BACKSPACE deletes the previous alphanumeric character and shifts the user response one character to the right.
CLEAR ENTRY deletes the entire user response.
YES causes the sequence Y <CR> to be sent. The user is responding yes to the host message. If the user types any alphanumeric keys before entering YES, the terminal 10 just sends out <CR>.
NO causes the sequence N <CR> to be sent. The user is responding no to the host message. If the user types any alphanumeric keys and then enters NO, the terminal 10 assumes the user is thinking "no I didn't mean to enter the last character" and sends out the CLEAR CHAR character to delete the previous character. CLEAR CHAR is sent each time NO is pressed until there are no more characters to delete. A following NO would cause the N <CR> sequence. Note that the terminal thus imposes a conditional interpretation on both the YES and NO keys.
REPEAT causes the sequence (underline) <CR> to be sent. The user is responding "will you please repeat the last host message".
GO BACK causes the sequence (up arrow) <CR> to be sent. The user is responding "show me the previous host message so I can change my last user response".
HELP or DON'T KNOW keys cause the sequence ? <CR> to be sent. The user is responding "I don't know what to answer" or "I'm lost" or "I don't understand".
Note that the character code sequences of the above special keys, i.e. YES, NO, REPEAT, GO BACK, HELP, DON'T KNOW, require a cooperating host computer which understands, i.e. recognizes, these special code sequences and takes appropriate action. These special key character code sequences are outside of, but not in conflict with American National Standard Institute X 3.28.
ESCAPE causes the ASCII ESCape character to be sent. The user is responding "I do not want to see the rest of this host message".
BREAK causes the ASCII DLE to be sent. The user is responding "I no longer want to follow this dialogue". If the user presses the BREAK key twice within two seconds, the terminal 10 displays "DISCONNECT?" allowing the user to disconnect locally. If the user then presses YES, the terminal 10 hangs up, issues the offline sound, and returns to Offline Mode. Pressing any other key causes the terminal 10 to issue the REPEAT key sequence so the user can see the host message lost when "DISCONNECT?" was displayed.
FIG. 2 is a hardware block diagram of the terminal 10 and shows the display element 12, keyboard 14 and tone generator 16 connected to a microcomputer 52. The microcomputer has a central processing unit 54, an I/O stage 56, a random access memory (RAM) 58, and a read-only memory (ROM) 60. As indicated the RAM 58 includes a display memory 58a, a variables register 58b, a receive queue 58c, a transmit queue 58d, and a sound queue 58e. The terminal also has a master timer 62 connected with the microcomputer 52 and with a universal asynchronous receiver transmitter (UART) 64. The UART connects with the microcomputer 52 by way of a receiver interrupt line 66, a transmit interrupt line 68, and a bus 70 which as shown interconnects the elements of the microcomputer and also the display element 12.
The UART 64 couples signals between the microcomputer 52 and a communication path illustrated as employing telephone lines 72, successively by way of a modem 74, a modem filter and line hybrid stage 76, and telephone interface stage 78. These interconnections include two-way signal paths, as shown. In addition, a line monitor 80 receives input signals from the interface stage 78 and, in response, applies output signals to the microcomputer 52. The interface stage 78 further is connected directly with the microcomputer 52 by way of a hookswitch control line 82. The illustrated terminal 10 also has a buffer 84 to provide an accessory output.
FIG. 3 shows a detailed schematic diagram of one specific embodiment of a terminal 10 according to FIGS. 1 and 2. The illustrated terminal is assembled of commercially-available components as shown. In particular, the central processing unit 54 employs a commercially-available 8085A CPU and a 74LS42 address decoder connected in the manner shown. A 74LS373 address latch 54a is used to interface CPU 54 with the ROM 60. The I/O stage 56, RAM 58, and master timer 62 are an Intel 8155 integrated circuit connected in the manner shown. Two Intel programmable ROM units 2732 form the read-only memory 60 and the UART 64 employs an Intel 8251A unit. The display element 12 is formed with four Litronix display units DL2416. The illustrated display element thus has a limited number, e.g. sixteen, of discrete, character-displaying locations. FIG. 3 also shows the bus 70 and the interrupt lines 66 and 68 which interconnect the foregoing elements. As FIG. 3 also shows, the modem 74 employs a Motorola MC6860 modem, and the modem filter and line hybrid stage 68 employs Cermetek filters CH1262 and CH1267 connected with additional components in the manner shown. This circuitry in the filter and line hybrid stage 76, together with that shown for the interface stage 78a, which includes a hook switch relay 78 connected with the hook switch control 82, employ conventional practices well-known to those skilled in the art. The interface stage 78 is connected with telephone lines 72 in the manner indicated.
FIG. 3 further shows the circuit which forms the phone line monitor 80. The illustrated monitor circuit employs two stages of amplification to convert the telephone line signals it receives from the filter and hybrid stage 76 to a binary signal that is normally inactive but is switched to an active level for the duration of any telephone line signal, i.e. for the signal of the dial tone, the dialing signals, the ringing signal, and a busy signal. The phone line monitor is thus a form of envelope follower circuit.
FIG. 3 also shows at the top an illustrative power supply 86 for developing the +10 volt and +5 volt analogue source and +5 volt digital source for powering the components of the illustrated terminal.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the 8085A central processing unit 54 in a form provided by one manufacturer, the Intel Company.
The telephone interface stage 78 ensures that the terminal 10 complies with FCC part 68 regulations and allows onhook, offhook and pulse dialing via a relay type hookswitch. A modular phone jack allows quick connection to the telephone network.
The line hybrid in the stage 76 separates transmit tones from incoming receive tones. It allows full duplex transmission and helps reduce possible errors caused by sidebands of the transmit tones that lie in the receive tone bandwidth. The modem filters of this stage further separate these two signals. The transmit filter also prevents higher order sidebands and overtones from entering the phone network (an FCC requirement). Besides eliminating transmit tones, the receive filter eliminates noise introduced by the phone system.
The phone line monitor 80 allows detection of dial, ring and busy signals on the phone line. The circuit responds to low frequency signals and produces a logic level for the microcomputer 52.
The modem 74 (MOdulator/DEModulator) converts digital data into tones transmitted by the telephone network. It recognizes and completes a BELL 103 type modem handshake with the remote computer's modem when the remote computer answers the phone.
The UART 64 (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) converts parallel data into a serial bit stream. It inserts start, stop and parity bits to the serial bit stream forming an asynchronous communications format with vertical redundancy checking. The UART informs the microcomputer when a character from the host has been received and also signals when it is ready to transmit another character to the host.
The master timer 62 provides a square wave (4800 Hz) used by the UART 64 to establish the baud rate, and used by the microcomputer 52 as a reference for all timed operations (beep frequency, keyboard scan rate, display refresh rate, etc.).
The microcomputer 52, which is the control center of the terminal 10, includes the following firmware.
Master Clock Interrupt. The master clock interrupts the microcomputer every 208 microseconds. This interrupt causes the following operations. One is that the voltage applied to the piezoelectric beeper of the tone generator 16 is reversed if a sound is in progress and if half the period of the frequency being produced has elapsed. At a 208 microsec. interrupt rate, these voltage reversals let the terminal produce square wave frequencies of 2400 Hz and its subharmonics (1200,800,600, etc.). The other operation is that a timing register is decremented if its stores a number greater than zero. This register is initially loaded with the number 48 in the main program. Decrementing it every interrupt causes it to reach zero in ten milliseconds. Ten milliseconds is the least common multiple of all timed operations in the terminal 10 (i.e. keyboard scan rate, resolution of scroll rate, blink rate, etc.).
Received Character Interrupt. When the terminal has received a character from the host, i.e. over the telephone lines 72, the UART 64 interrupts the microprocessor 52. This causes the character to be read from the UART and placed in the microcomputer's receive queue register 58c.
Transmitter Ready Interrupt. The UART 64 interrupts the microcomputer 52 when it is ready to transmit a character (i.e. the previous one has been sent). This causes the microcomputer to see if there is a character to transmit in the transmit queue register 58d. If there is one, it is sent to the UART, if not, the microcomputer disables the UART transmitter interrupt mechanism until there is a character to transmit.
Receive Queue Register. The receive queue register 58c stores all characters sent from the host and gives them to the microterminal software when requested. Each character put in the queue by the UART 64 increases the queue length, while each chatacter taken by the terminal decreases its length. Since the scroll rate of the display element 12 is usually slower than the 30 char./sec. rate at which the host sends characters, the receive queue length increases faster than it decreases when the host sends long strings of characters to the terminal. To avoid the possibility of the queue "overflowing", the terminal 10 issues an ASCII DC3 (XOFF) character when it senses the length of the queue getting too long. The host must acknowledge by stopping transmission. When the queue length decreases the terminal issues an ASCII DC1 (XON) which signals the host to start transmitting again. The maximum length of the receive queue is a function of how long it takes the host to receive the ASCII DC3 (XOFF) character after the terminal transmits it. For example, if it took 0.5 seconds (possible over a satellite link), then at a 30 char./sec. transmission rate fifteen additional characters would be sent after the terminal issued the ASCII DC3 (XOFF). If the terminal allowed ten characters in its queue before sending the ASCII DC3 (XOFF), its maximum queue length would have to be twenty-five characters. The length of the receive queue in the illustrated terminal 10 is thirty-two characters.
Transmit Queue Register. The transmit queue register 58d is used to store characters the terminal will send to the host. Since the rate at which characters are sent is determined by the UART 64, using the transmit queue lessens the timing burden of the software. For example, when the terminal receives an ASCII ENQ character, the entire ID code is put in the queue using a few instructions. This ID code is typically stored in the ROM of the terminal. It preferably is not alterable. It serves as a unique, fingerprint-like identifier for each single terminal 10. That is, every terminal 10 preferably contains a unique ID code that includes a universal product code and a serial number. The software is then free to continue its program. The length of the transmit queue in the illustrated terminal 10 is eight characters.
Sound Queue Register. The sound queue register 58e is used to store different sound codes and allows the sound routine to play these sounds sequentially. For example, the user can press two keys before the sound for the first key has finished. Using the sound queue to store the sound codes for each key ensures each sound will play after the previous one finishes. The length of the sound queue in the illustrated terminal is four sound codes.
Display Memory. The display memory 58a stores the characters being displayed via the display element 12. The terminal uses the memory in order to examine the characters being displayed, as required for certain routines (dial, blink, split screen) and the terminal is able only to write into but not read from the illustrated display element. Each byte of the display memory contains the seven bit ASCII code for the character in the display element, plus one bit indicating if the character is to blink.
The operation of the terminal 10 is shown in the flow charts of FIGS. 5 and 6. The assembly language and high level (INTEL PL/M) language program listing for this operation have been filed concurrently with the application papers as Appendix I, Appendix II showing the operation code, in hexadecimal form, for this operation, and Appendix III is the list of variables for this program. The program listing of Appendix I includes annotations for reference with the flow charts of FIGS. 5 and 6. The flow charts and the appended program listing use the term microterminal in reference to the terminal 10 as described above with reference to FIGS. 1 through 4.
The chart of FIG. 5-1 shows that there are four asynchronous program events in the operation of the terminal 10. Three are interrupt routines and each communicates to the main program by way of the designated data structures, which are locations or registers provided in the random access memory 58 of FIG. 2. The three interrupt routines are a 208 microsecond timer interrupt routine, a transmitter interrupt routine, initiated when the UART 64 of FIG. 2 is ready to send a character to a host by way of the telephone lines and a receiver interrupt routine initiated when the UART has received a character from the host. The fourth program is the main program loop.
FIG. 5-2 shows the flow chart for the "208 microsecond interrupt" routine. The upper portion of the charted routine concerns operation for producing tone cues, the latter portion of the routine concerns a timing operation which decrements a ten millisecond timer except when the timer is at zero. This timer is used in numerous operations, one of which is to time the rate at which the keyboard keys are scanned; in particular, the scan rate is sufficiently slow to avoid detecting contact bounce abberations.
The flow chart of FIG. 5-3 concerns the "transmitter interrupt" routine of FIG. 5-1. This routine is used to disable the transmit interrupt from the UART, which occurs when there are no characters in the transmit queue of the RAM 58 (FIG. 2). Conversely, in the presence of characters the routine responds by an enable to send a character from the transmit queue to the UART. FIG. 5-4 shows the receiver interrupt routine of FIG. 5-1. The terminal 10 executes this routine when the UART has received a character from the host to process that character. Further, it signals the host to stop sending characters when more than a selected number of characters are in the receive queue (by sending an XOFF, i.e. ASCII DC3, character). The terminal 10 sends an XON, i.e. ASCII DC1, character to the host in the event the number of characters in the queue drops to less than a selected value. In the illustrated embodiment the XOFF character is sent when the queue has more than ten characters, and an XON is set when the queue contains less than five characters.
The main program loop of FIG. 5-1 is shown further in FIG. 5-5. This is the outermost level of the terminal 10 program. After an initialization operation, which occurs when power is first applied to the terminal, the program executes one loop every ten milliseconds and executes one of the four modes shown during each such loop. Each mode can accurately time its own operations because the terminal is premised on ten milliseconds elapsing during each execution of a loop. The flow charts following FIG. 5-5 show the sequence of operations for each of the modes shown in FIG. 5-5, i.e. for the terminal mode, for the initialized mode, for the onhook mode, for the dial mode, and for the on line mode; and subsequent flow charts in FIG. 5 diagram the wait for ten millisecond time out routine.
FIG. 5-6 shows the terminal mode state transitions which occur in the main program loop of FIG. 5-5.
When the terminal enters the onhook mode, which can also be termed an off line mode, it has been turned on and it is initialized and is waiting for the user to select a telephone number to dial. The illustrated embodiment provides the user with a host menu or dialer menu of numbers, and the user can choose from one of four such stored numbers or can enter a number manually. The manual selection is done using the YES, NO and GO BACK keys. During operation in this mode, by pressing the NO key, the user instructs the terminal to display from the dialer menu, the name of the next stored number. Pressing the GO BACK key shows the name of the previous number from the dialer menu. Actuating the YES key puts the identified number from the dialer menu into the display element and starts the dial mode. Further, the user can operate the CLEAR ENTRY and the BACKSPACE keys during entry of a number manually.
In the dial mode, the terminal goes offhook, i.e. connects to a phone line, waits for a dial tone, and then pulse dials the selected phone number. As each digit is dialed, the display of that digit is blinked to provide a visual queue for the user. After all digits have been dialed, the terminal monitors the phone line for ringing or busy signals, and produces a tone of similar duration for the user. When the modem establishes communication with the host at the selected number, the terminal 10 produces the tone queue reporting the on line condition and enters the on line mode. During or after dialing, while still in the dial mode, the user can hang up by pressing the NO key or can redial a selected number, for example when the line is busy or does not answer, by pressing the REPEAT key. If the user at this juncture presses the NO key, the terminal displays an inquiry, i.e. "CHANGE NUMBER?" which provides the user with the opportunity to change the stored number that was being dialed. If the user then presses YES, the terminal displays "ENTER NEW NUMBER" and accepts and stores digits which the user keys as follows. Up to sixteen characters can be entered. The BACKSPACE key deletes the last character entered, and the CLEAR ENTRY key clears all the characters entered. If NO or GO BACK are pressed, the terminal responds by displaying "ENTRY CANCELLED", does not change the stored phone number, and returns to the offhook mode. When YES or ENTER are pressed after the user has entered characters for the new telephone number, the illustrated terminal displays "THANK YOU", stores the new phone number, and returns to the offhook mode. When YES or ENTER are pressed before any characters are entered, the terminal again returns to the offhook mode.
With further reference to FIGS. 5-5 and 5-6, when in the on line mode, the illustrated terminal has established communication with a remote computer, i.e. a host. The dialogue created by the host is termed a "host message" and the reply which the user enters by way of the terminal keyboard is designated as a "user response". Characters which the user types are not directly entered in the display element. Instead, they are sent to the host computer, which then echoes them back to the terminal in accordance with the known echoplex technique. It is the echo which the terminal 10 displays. This operation provides a visual verification to the user that characters which the user entered by way of the keyboard have been sent, and received by the host.
The terminal 10 differentiates between characters of a host message and characters of a user response as follows. Pressing a key that sends a character to the host instructs the terminal to treat all received characters as echoes of a user response until the terminal receives a carriage return, break or escape character. All subsequent characters are then treated as a host message until the user once again presses a key which sends a character to the host. The differentiation allows the previously-described split screen display, where a user response can scroll across the display with the host message remaining stationary.
FIG. 5-7 shows the routine termed "wait for ten millisecond time out" which the flow chart of FIG. 5-5 designates.
The process beeper routine which the flow chart of FIG. 5-7 calls once and during every thirty milliseconds is shown in FIG. 5-8. As the term beeper implies, this routine concerns the tone cue aspect of kinetic punctuation, as previously discussed.
The "initialized mode" designated in FIG. 5-5 is shown in FIG. 5-9. The designation in this flow chart of "terminal mode equal onhook mode" designates a state transition, i.e. a change of state from the initialized mode to the onhook mode.
FIG. 5-10 is a flow chart for the "onhook mode" operation. The designation in FIG. 5-10 concerning storing a sound code in the sound cue register of the random access memory 58 places the code for the tone cue that corresponds with the key which the user has selected. As designated, the illustrated terminal loops in the FIG. 5-10 operation until the user keys YES or ENTER, either of which selects the number of a host to be dialed.
The subroutine shown in FIG. 5-10 designated "wait for user to press key" is shown in FIG. 5-11. This routine calls the "wait for ten millisecond time out" routine for the purpose of refreshing the display and processing any tone cue that is to be reported.
When the terminal mode changes to the dial mode state, as occurs during the onhook operation charted in FIG. 5-10, the terminal proceeds with the "dial mode" operation as FIG. 5-12 depicts. This operation occurs before actual dialing takes place. The function is to check if the user wants to stop or repeat the dialing, to determine whether the terminal has established communication with the host, and to check, when the terminal is waiting for the user to manually dial a number, whether the user has entered or wants to delete a digit. Upon the end of this routine, the terminal calls a hook switch handler routine which performs the actual dialing.
The "change phone number" routine which the routine of FIG. 5-12 calls is shown in FIG. 5-13.
FIG. 5-14 diagrams the "hook switch handler routine", which is the routine according to which the illustrated terminal 10 actually dials a telephone number. Note that during states 1 and 5 of this routine, the terminal is monitoring the telephone line and accordingly is conditioned to produce a tone cue which reports to the user the state of the telephone line, as previously discussed. FIG. 5-15 is a hook switch state transition diagram and accordingly details further the state transitions which occur during the routine shown in FIG. 5-14 of the illustrated terminal 10.
The last of the four modes executed in each loop as FIG. 5-5 shows, i.e. the on line mode, is shown in further detail in FIG. 5-16. The sign-off routine which on-line mode calls is shown in FIG. 5-17. FIG. 5-18 shows the routine for the scan keyboard operation to which reference is also made during the on-line mode routine of FIG. 5-16. The on-line mode routine also calls for a process user key routine in the event that the user has just pressed a key; this routine is shown in FIG. 5-19. The routine for processing a host character, which the on-line mode routine of FIG. 5-16 calls, is shown in FIG. 5-20. Many portions of this routine are detailed further in the flow charts of FIG. 6. The process kinetics routine which is called during the process host character routine is described further in FIG. 5-21.
With reference to FIG. 6-1, the display management which the processed host character routine (FIG. 5-20) executes is controlled with two variables, namely display mode and display pointer. These and other variables are stored in the variables register of the random access memory 58 as FIG. 2 designates. The display mode variable can have one of two values, namely pop or scroll. When the variable has the pop condition, it indicates that characters are to be entered into the display element 12 of the terminal 10 (FIG. 2) left-to-right with the pop format previously described at a rate of three hundred baud. Alternatively when the variable is in the scroll condition, it indicates that characters are to be shifted into the display element from the right end at whatever rate the user keys the characters.
The second variable, display pointer, can have one of sixteen values for identifying any single one of the sixteen display locations in the display element 12. This variable hence points to a single display element location and is used to maintain a split screen display. When the display mode variable is pop, the display pointer value is the location where the next character which the terminal receives is to be placed in the display element. However, when the display mode variable is scroll, the value of the display pointer variable is the location of the first character, i.e. of the leftmost character of a message which is entering the display element from the right end. The notation used throughout FIG. 6 is that display location zero is the leftmost physical location in the display element, and display value 15 is the rightmost location in the display element. This is illustrated in FIG. 6-1. In FIG. 6-1, the message HI BOB? is a host message which has been entered by pop format. The displayed user response, i.e. YES, has been entered with the scroll format, and the illustrated display has the split screen format.
The portion of the process host character routine shown in FIG. 6-2 first determines if the character in the receive queue, the presence of which prompted the terminal to call the process host character routine as detailed in FIG. 5-16, is a printable ASCII character. If YES the routine of FIG. 6-2 calls the printable routine shown in FIG. 6-3. Where the character is not a printable ASCII character and the determination accordingly produces a negative result, the routine next tests whether the character is a pop control character from the host. In response to this character, which typically signals the beginning of a host message, the routine proceeds to a pope routine diagrammed in FIG. 6-4. If, however, the determination is negative, the FIG. 6-2 routine proceeds to determine whether the character in the receive queue is a scroll command from the host. If the decision is affirmative, the operation branches to the SCROLL routine which FIG. 6-5 shows. A negative determination, however, advances the FIG. 6-2 routine to test whether the character is a backspace command from the host. If the decision is affirmative, the operation branches to the BACKSPACE routine shown as FIG. 6-6. A negative determination, however, causes the FIG. 6-2 routine to test whether the character is a CLEAR ENTRY character. If it is, the processor proceeds with the CLEAR ENTRY routine shown in FIG. 6-7 and returns. A negative decision causes the FIG. 6-2 routine to test the identity of the character further. The remaining non-printable ASCII characters that might be in the receive queue are not ones that might affect the display and hence are not pertinent to display management. Accordingly, the operation with these non-display effecting characters can follow conventional practices and is not shown in FIG. 6-2.
FIG. 6-3 shows the routine for processing a printable character from the host, i.e. an alphabetic character a, b,-, z or a numeric character 0, 1, 2,-, 9. The first determination made in the routine of FIG. 6-3 is to determine whether the terminal is in the pop display mode or in the scroll display mode. The subsequent steps of the routine, depending on the result of this determination, display the character. When the terminal is in the pop mode, the character will be entered into the display element commencing at the left end and hence the next character comes into the leftmost location of the display element which is available. The display pointer variable designates that location, i.e. the display pointer contents is the location where the next character is to be written into the display element. When all sixteen locations of the illustrated display element are filled, i.e. when the display pointer exceeds fifteen, the display mode variable is set to the scroll condition so that the terminal enters subsequent host characters with the scroll format.
When, on the other hand, the terminal is in the scroll mode, characters are entered in from the right end of the display element. The value of the display pointer variable is the location of the first, i.e. rightmost character, entered in the display element. All characters to the right of this location which the display pointer identifies are shifted left to make room for the new character. Further, when the character to the left of the location which the display pointer identifies is a blank, characters to the left of that display pointer location remain stationary. It will be recalled that these latter steps are the ones that enable the terminal 10 of this invention to retain all or a portion of a host message on the left side of the display element 12 while displaying on the right side of the display element a user entered message, in the manner which FIG. 6-1 illustrates. In response to the ASCII control code identifying pop from the host, the illustrated terminal 10 executes the pop routine to which reference is made in FIG. 6-2 and as shown in FIG. 6-4. These steps set the display mode variable to the pop condition and set the display pointer variable to the leftmost display element location, i.e. location display zero in FIG. 6-1.
Similarly, when the host sends a scroll code character to the terminal, the terminal executes the scroll routine to which reference is made in FIG. 6-2 and as detailed in FIG. 6-5. This routine sets the display mode variable to the scroll condition and sets the display pointer variable to the rightmost display element location, i.e. location 15 in FIG. 6-1.
FIGS. 6-6 and 6-7 detail the display management routines which the processor 10 executes in response to user selection of the BACKSPACE key and in response to selection of the CLEAR ENTRY key. Both routines enable the terminal to maintain a split screen display, with the message that is at the left side of the display element, i.e. which was entered with the pop format, to remain unaffected by either the BACKSPACE operation or by the CLEAR ENTRY operation. More particularly, the BACKSPACE routine of FIG. 6-6 deletes the previous printable character entered in the display element. In the scroll mode, the message which was entered by scrolling is shifted right, while characters to the left of the location which the display pointer identifies remains stationary. Similarly, the CLEAR ENTRY routine of FIG. 6-7 clears all characters to the right of the location which the display pointer variable identifies when operating in the scroll display mode, the display pointer variable is reset to the rightmost display location, i.e. display location 15 in the illustrated embodiment.
It will thus be seen that the objects set forth above, among those made apparent from the preceding description, are efficiently attained. Since certain changes may be made in carrying out the above methods and in the constructions set forth without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings, including flow charts, be interpreted and not in a limiting sense.
D. means responsive to the extension of characters for which the display started at said second location onto locations displaying characters for which the display started at said first location, for maintaining the display of the latter characters stationary in the absence of such an extension, and for moving the display of the latter characters in the direction of said extension in the presence of such an extension.
B. means responsive to selected sets of one or more characters for introducing an inter-character space in said scrolled display of characters for providing a punctuation-simulating pause in the character display.
B. in which said space-introducing means includes means for adjusting the space duration automatically in correspondence to the adjusted rate of scroll.
B. cuing means responsive to said scroll-stopping means to produce a user-perceptible cue during the time said stopping means is operated to stop scroll of the display.
C. means for monitoring a telephone line to which said connection means are connected and for producing at least one user-perceptible cue identifying and responsive to a telephone line signal condition selected from the signal conditions including dial tone, dialing signal, ringing signal, and busy signal.
6. A terminal according to claim 5 further comprising means for flashing the display of each digit of said selected displayed telephone number coincident with the dialing of that digit by said displaying and dialing means.
L. said apparatus including also a pocket-sized case containing said display device, said keyboard, said coupler means, said processor and said memory means.
C. further comprising means responsive to operation of the increase key for increasing the scroll rate in predetermined steps and responsive to operation of the decrease key for decreasing the scroll rate in predetermined steps and, at each such change, initiating with said transducer a sound cue having a change in pitch corresponding to the change in scroll rate.
I. a pocket-sized case containing said display device with display register, said keyboard, said coupler means, said processor, and said memory means.
C. means for extending into one said location the display of characters for which the display started at the other said location and thereby replacing characters at said one location with characters for which the display started at the other said location.
11. A terminal according to claim 10 in which said display controlling means includes means for identifying at least selected characters communicated from the host, other than characters entered by way of said keys, with said first control signal.
B. means responsive to said extension into locations which display characters identified with said first control signal for displacing from said display line the display of the latter characters in the direction of said extension.
D. means responsive to the identification in said register means of selected punctuation characters for actuating said stimulus means for providing a user stimulus coincident with the display of selected sets of one or more characters.
14. A terminal according to claim 13 in which said display controlling means includes means for displaying substantially instantaneously on said one line of said display element a full line of characters associated with said first identification, and for scrolling the display thereof to display additional ones of such characters.
B. means responsive to actuation of a control in said first set thereof to change the speed and said scroll of displayed characters, and responsive to actuation of a control in said second set thereof to switch the scroll of displayed characters between a stop condition and a go condition.
B. in which said means responsive to control actuation includes means responsive to actuation of one key in said first set for increasing the speed of scroll and responsive to actuation of the other key of said first set to decrease the speed of scroll.
17. A terminal according to claim 15 having the further improvement comprising cue producing means responsive to the switching of said character-display scroll to the stop condition for producing a perceptible cue for reporting the stopping of the character-display scroll.
D. means responsive to actuation of said third user response control for producing, for transmission to a data processing host, a signal sequence identifying a combined carriage return and third further response.
C. means responsive to actuation of said fourth user response key for producing, for transmission to a data processing host, a signal sequence identifying a combined carriage return and said third further response.
C. means responsive to the number of characters stored in said register means for selectively producing, for transmission to a data processing host, a first signal sequence identifying a stop sending character message and, alternatively, a second signal sequence identifying a start sending character message.
E. means responsive to actuation of said fourth further user response control for actuating said display control means for deleting the immediately-preceding user response entered by way of said character entering keys of the terminal.
22. A terminal according to claim 13 having the further improvement in which said stimulus means includes means for blinking the display of at least one character associated with said first control identification, and includes means for providing selected audible tones in response to actuation of selected keys of said keyboard on the terminal.
C. means responsive to selected sets of one or more characters being entered in said display line during the scrolling of the display for introducing an inter-character space in said scrolled display for providing a punctuation-simulating pause in the character display.
B. means including separate function keys on the keyboard for user communication at the terminal of an affirmative response, a negative response, a "don't know" response, an instruction for deleting the last displayed character of a second-source message, an instruction for deleting a displayed second-source message, an instruction for repeating the currently-displayed message identified from said first source, and an instruction for repeating the previously-displayed message identified from said first source.
B. second means responsive to a first value of said stored display-format variable for introducing the display of a character at a pointer-identified location on a single line of said display element, and responsive to a second value of said stored display-format variable for introducing the display of a character at a scroll-entry location on the same single line of said display element, and for scrolling the display of characters introduced at said scroll-entry location along said single line of said display element in a direction towards said pointer-identified location.
B. means responsive to said stored pointer location having a selected value relative to said scroll-entry location for changing the value of said stored display-format variable from said first value to said second value.
B. in which said second means is responsive to the location-identifying value stored in said register means for selectively scrolling the display of characters introduced at a pointer-identified location.
28. A terminal according to claim 27 in which said second means includes means responding to the coincidence of said location stored in said register means with any location displaying a character introduced at a pointer-identified location, for scrolling the display on said single display line of all characters introduced at a pointer-identified location, together with the scroll of the display of characters introduced at said scroll entry location.
Owner name: I/O INDUSTRIES, INC. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T16:28:00Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,879 | 11,344 |
6a69e60b88f63d969460596e2608d7ec | It’s been a week since our most popular, nerd rage-channeling Whiteboard Wednesday ever… So, naturally, this week’s will probably come as a bit of a disappointment.
In an attempt to compensate, we’ve spiced things up a bit with new Paintchat art.
awesome!!! thanks for including the cactuar katamari from last week, you guys are the best!!!
Jesus I could just take a bite out of Velvet in that picture.
Miku always makes me happy. Always.
Girl with the hat and knuckle guns: Possible main character for another game, or another skullgirl? Possibilities are endless for this one.
I think thats Solus from Groove on Fight/Power Instinct 3. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-19T04:25:41Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,886 | 113 |
a373e87f9cab85aebe3b70653f79c70a | Madisonville Arts, Native American History, and Our New Theme Song!
Go into the recording studio with Doug Flynn and songwriter Greg Austin as Kentucky Life debuts its new theme song “Kentucky Bound”, the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville showcases regionally and nationally known performers, and learn more about Native American life in northern Kentucky prior to Columbus.
Kentucky Life has a new theme song this year, “Kentucky Bound.” The song was written by Greg Austin, Ray Adams, and Keith Barrett in the late 1980s, and the Greg Austin Band put together a new version of the song for the show.
Greg Austin, a singer/songwriter who Flynn described as his oldest and best friend, has been playing music for 41 years. Austin said the first song he and Flynn wrote together was “Tip Your Bottle.” Flynn thought “Kentucky Bound,” a song about being on the road, was the “perfect song for us to kick off ‘Kentucky Life,” he said.
For the new version, recorded at the KET sound studio in Lexington, Ray Adams and Austin brought in “some of the old musicians that have worked with us over the years and a couple of new guys,” said Adams.
In Hopkins County, art and culture have a home at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, located on the campus of Madionsville Community College. “I truly believe that humanity, that individuals need something outside themselves to help them laugh and sing. It is different things for different people,” said Brad Downall, director of the Glema Mahr Center.
The center began as a dream among arts-minded citizens in the 1970s, and the center opened in 1991. Arts supporter Janet Woodall Corum recalled the opening. “It was a great event because it was the dream…of so many people in Madisonville and Hopkins County who had really devoted a lot of hours to making this happen,” she said.
Glema Mahr devoted many volunteer hours to the center, Corum said. In 1991, Mahr donated money to fund a charitable trust for the center, and the center was named for her, said Downall. “This was her heart,” he said.
Downall said the center not only presents artists from the national and international scene, but it nurtures artists in its community. “We took it as part of our mission, and we started a community theater,” he added.
Schoolchildren come to special matinee performances for schools. “A lot of these children have never been out of Hopkins County. So it opens their eyes to the world,” said Corum.
“Fort Ancient” refers to the Native Americans who lived in the middle Ohio Valley from 1000 AD to about 1750, the time of European contact, according to A. Gwynn Henderson of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey.
Their territory extended from the Falls of the Ohio at modern-day Louisville upriver to what is now Parkersburg, W.Va., and north from present-day Columbus, Ohio, south to what is now Corbin, Ky.
The Fort Ancient people hunted, but they were primarily farmers. David Pollack, director of the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, said they grew corn, beans, and squash. Bridget B. Striker, a historian with the Boone County Public Library, said those crops enabled them to create settlements.
Around 1400 AD, their communities became bigger, Pollack said. “They pretty much outgrew the circular arrangement of houses and so their houses really were more organized in clusters around the community.” Cemeteries were in distinct areas that were marked. In their social hierarchy, leadership wasn’t inherited, but achieved.
Henderson said the Fort Ancient people traveled by foot. “They did not have horses,” she said. “They walked the trails that crisscrossed the landscape, connecting villages to each other. And the long distance walks they would take on trading expeditions.” Pollack said the Warriors’ Path — the trail that Daniel Boone took through the Cumberland Gap — was part of a network of trails the Native Americans had used for centuries.
Those that survived became dispersed throughout the region. The Fort Ancient culture exists today, Henderson said, among the diverse indigenous peoples in the places where the Fort Ancient people used to live. “We live in their homeland,” Henderson said. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T21:54:55Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,905 | 697 |
47100a56492d8c8eb106d314bcf6e03a | Man Saved Baby Moose From Freezing Rivulet. Watch Video From The Rescue Here.
Newsner » Animals » Man Saved Baby Moose From Freezing Rivulet. Watch Video From The Rescue Here.
36-year-old Jan-Erik Berglund from Sweden was out walking in the forest when he suddenly saw something in a rivulet. First he didn’t think it was a moose, but after a closer look he saw a helpless baby moose in the freezing cold rivulet. Jan-Erik is used to being in the forest. Hunting and working. But he had never seen anything like this. He realized the baby moose was in great danger and decided to do something heroic. He positioned his camera so he could record the historical moment and went down in the freezing rivulet. At first, the moose was scared and contrary, but Jan-Erik was relentless on saving the animals life. And the rescue mission succeeded! He later posted his video on Vimeo. After some days, thousands of people have watched it and Swedish newspapers praised Jan-Erik as a hero. Down below you can watch the rescue. Wonderful that all was well in the end! What a hero he is! | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T00:28:43Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,916 | 197 |
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This is definitely my new go-to. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T10:08:29Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,919 | 136 |
a0554d81c5b23403551fe3056dbc68f8 | How To Draw A 3D Cuboid Math – How To Draw 3D Or Solid Shapes (Cube, Cuboids) On Paper - How To Draw A 3D Cuboid. 12 photos of the "How To Draw A 3D Cuboid"... If the sides slope 10, with a pencil, step 4, okay 10006. The cube will be wobbly, if you celebrate Christmas or if you want to adapt the Advent calendar tradition for your own holiday or birthday month for a loved one you can make one box for each day leading up to Christmas in the month.
How to Draw A 3D Cube. by conkaa2697 . 0% (0 votes) Description: I know it is easy , But This Is my first tutorial and I wanted to get used to DragoArt tut making , but it does help some people who want to learn how to draw 3D. Step 1. TOP. Description: First Draw a square. Step 2. TOP. Description: Now Draw... Your goal is to populate the paper with 3D cubes as seen from various angles Draw a horizontal line across your surface, this will act as your eye line or imaginary horizon line. Draw a square directly in the centre (note no sides should be visible).
The final hack for drawing a 3D cube with a printing pen is to draw around a mold. You can make a mold out of cardstock or cardboard. Using a paint sample card from the hardware store is ideal. You can make a mold out of cardstock or cardboard. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T20:38:36Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,920 | 248 |
84d7a1e62fac849c6f201fc1c10621fc | August | 2012 | baked.
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line 12 cup muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the crumb topping. Drizzle in 3 tablespoons of melted butter, mixing with a fork until well blended.
3. Make the batter: in a large bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla and brown sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
5. Pour butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in apples. Use a large ice-cream scoop to fill each muffin well, filling the cups to the top.
6. Sprinkle this over the tops of the muffins.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed. Cool on wire rack. Store at room temperature. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T22:01:36Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,928 | 155 |
011235d7463484f65c94c4b12f364e4f | A key component of a microservice architecture is how services “discover” each other.
As each service exposes its API (generally using HTTP), it is bound to an IP and a port. Other services must know this address to contact the service and retrieve information from it. This is generally done by keeping a dedicated “registry”, whose IP and port are known by all services, and to which each service declares itself at run time. Contacting a service is then done by asking the registry a list of available instances of this service running on the various cluster nodes.
Pydio Cells uses Micro, a golang-based microservice framework that provides various adapters to common registry solutions. Nats.io is a well known solution providing such a registry solution. Pydio Cells uses Nats by default, and actually embeds a Nats server to avoid any deployment hassle.
In the future, Pydio Cells could use etcd or other kubernetes-like feature for services registry. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T16:19:26Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,931 | 161 |
354192da64f30b545bbaf7df93a5bed0 | The easiest and the most impressive idea on how to make a wall of mirrors is to actually make a wall of mirrors. In a narrow room, the approach can offer you a very functional solution to subdividing the room into several functional areas. For example, in a narrow living room , a mirror division can set a mark between TV and dining area.
A wall decorated with a huge mirror will add space and depth into the smallest room — visually, of course. This is a simply fabulous idea for a modern room. You can also try to use mirrors instead of a window door, which is an astonishing decoration pattern for an ultra modern interior.
One of the major reasons to make a wall of mirrors is that they help to create optical illusions. Reflecting a part of the room, mirrors give a symmetrical look to any environment.
On the other hand, you do not necessarily have to go with a huge floor to ceiling mirror to make a wall of mirrors. Minor groupings work fine, too. Moreover, a stylishly arranged collection of smaller framed mirrors gives the room a homey look.
In a bedroom, sliding wardrobes with mirror doors have long become habitual in modern interiors. If you have a bespoke fitted wardrobe, you can also go with a mirror door to add space to a bedroom.
A hallway is one of the best places for a mirror wall — or a mirror door if the space is limited. This is a fantastic idea that will not only make your entrance area larger visually, but will also boost its functionality.
If you choose to go with a wall decorated with a range of smaller mirrors, a nice idea would be to add an element of surprise into the picture. For example, add a clock or a photo to the arrangement.
Mirrors in frames do not necessarily have to feature identical designs. Multi coloured frames will give the wall a sweet, unusual look, cheering the room up and contributing to a nice, motley feeling.
To make the atmosphere even more consistent, consider adding a mirrored furniture unit into the room. Be careful not to overdo here — just one mirrored console table or a cabinet will be more than enough. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-22T21:56:21Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,935 | 379 |
af2c1c0c747b572f07c86a4c7a854326 | 1. Who is in the Family of God?
2. How did you come into God’s family?
3. Who is yet to come into the family of God? | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T08:58:24Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,946 | 29 |
c556165b55993b1be527bb86400d3ccb | Just like in the tale of Robin Hood where the heroic outlaw steals from the rich and gives back to the poor, a 30s outlaw by the name of Charles Floyd used to destroy mortgage papers during bank heists, freeing hundreds of people from property debt.
Charles Floyd, also known as 'Pretty Boy', started a life of crime at the young age of eighteen when he was caught stealing US $3.50 in coins from his local post office. A mere three years later, he was arrested for payroll robbery and served three and a half years. It was after this stint in prison that he decided that he never wanted to go down again.
Rather than averting from the life of crime, he embraced it and sought more established criminals and networks to assist with heists. Over the following years, he committed numerous bank heists, which is when he gained the nickname "Pretty Boy."
It was during these heists that it has been said that he destroyed mortgage papers, subsequently freeing hundreds from property debt, although, this has never been officially confirmed and, in a day and age when there were no computer records, it does indeed have the potential to be a myth.
Floyd only lived until the age of thirty, before being shot by the police. His name is a familiar one in American popular culture; one of notoriety, but also as a tragic victim of the Great Depression. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T12:48:33Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,953 | 243 |
3ec160f7ccfe916feb40bea7a18ea790 | The Umbrella Homes aims to provide an extremely high quality Sales, Lettings and Property Management service to both our Vendors and Landlords with properties across the Cardiff and South Wales areas. We are forward thinkers and intend to bring a revolution to the Sales and Lettings Industry by implementing advanced business models and maintaining the highest possible standards. We are customer focused and are always there to cater to our client needs. Our friendly staff have over 25 years of experience in the Industry and are always available to service you requirements. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-25T16:07:26Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,957 | 93 |
173637498bcd5b6d106b4be4d783ea2f | Johnson sustained a knee injury and it is unknown if he will be ready for further postseason action.
Lykes has an ankle injury and his availability going forward is in question.
Izundu exited the last game with a leg injury but is expected to be available for Saturday's game against North Carolina.
Izundu is ailing from an illness but it is anticipated that the symptoms will subside in time for Wednesday's tilt against Virginia Tech.
Johnson is dealing with an ankle sprain but is projected to be available against Virginia Tech on Wednesday.
Gak is expected to sit out the remainder of the season after having left knee surgery.
Miller has elected to redshirt for the 2018-2019 season.
Hernandez will sit out the remainder of the season due to eligibility issues. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T08:49:06Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,965 | 135 |
14ea8470cfd039a6aa25805f8fa39acd | On February 28, Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! conducted an interview with bassist Stevie Benton of Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL at Irving Plaza in New York City. You can now watch the chat below.
DROWNING POOL recently posted video footage online taken on the group’s third USO tour, which brought them to play for U.S. troops stationed in the U.K. on May 3 and Germany on May 5 and May 7. In addition to the performances, the members of the band participated in meet-and-greet events, signed autographs and spent time listening to servicemen and women’s tales of being deployed overseas.
This was the first DROWNING POOL USO tour for Moreno, who joined the group last year following the departure of Ryan McCombs.
The band also played for more than 20,000 troops in 2005 and 2006 at bases in Kuwait, Iraq and Germany.
DROWNING POOL invited military personnel from their hometown of Dallas to a record release party last month for the band’s fifth album, “Resilience”. All proceeds were donated to the USO. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T12:25:56Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 285,976 | 183 |
444ef76e89d54d4f0915e6c0551948c7 | Is Your Neighborhood More Important Than Your Property ?
Every property buyers should think once before they make any decision to invest their valuable incomes. The decision can affect the present as well as future outcomes. In this regard, choosing a neighbor wisely can have a positive or negative impact on our environment. There should be a friendly, kind-hearted and warm relationship between neighbors because they give us a sense of belonging. In some cases, the neighborhood can be more important than our property. If a neighborhood exists in a fast-paced environment, which is booming, then it can really help to grow our initial investment.
We are differently connected with each other after we settle in the new property place. There are major prime location and size where we spend most of our time. So, the neighborhood can play an important role in our everyday activities. If we are able to choose the best property along with good brotherhood, it could be a better place for us and as well as in the future that creates a good property value.
Most people want a luxury house, but they fail to choose a healthy neighborhood. Like the morning shows the day, the qualities of our lives are reflected in a place where we live in. So, it’s always better to spend some time when you are making any decision to invest in the property. This small step could be your next big investment forever. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-25T20:43:34Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,002 | 246 |
0926e04bae07608aea71eb29b6e36a99 | Welcome to Week 39 of our Clean & Crafty Free Pattern series! It’s hard to believe we are 3/4 of the way through 2017 – where did the time go? As we say farewell to September and welcome October with open arms, we have a fun little project for you – check out the Tipsy Eyelets Facecloth!
This cute facecloth by Faith Schmidt takes a meandering stroll through eyelets and texture to bring to life a neat stitch pattern, possibly mimicking a walk home after a night out…but maybe that’s just me. Using CotLin, this is the perfect pattern for a facecloth, as the yarn will get softer every time you use it and the texture feels great when giving your face a gentle scrub. Incidentally, the lovely and talented Faith is also the designer of our first 12 Weeks of Gifting free pattern, the Checkerboard Throw.
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8d4a17b0e245a6896b6929628b1080d1 | Rich in history, culture and tradition, in Burma bygone Asia still endures; it must be among the few countries still left beyond the clutches of the corporate world. But modernity is rapidly encroaching, and ever since the military regime began shifting power to civilian leaders in 2011, people have begun flocking to the country for its unique spirituality.
Dreamy and surreal, the hot air balloon drifts over the fabled Plains of Bagan where as far as the eye can see golden temples and stupas jut skyward in the dawn, the molten sun creeping above the distant violet-hued mountains. Floating over a cluster of brick pagodas, I turn around in the wicker gondola and below us appears the impressive Dhammayangyi Temple where dozens of early risers enthusiastically wave and point cameras at us as we languidly drift past.
Nearing the ruined walls of Old Bagan, a flock of birds passes below, a shifting breeze nudges us eastward. To the west shimmers the broad curve of the Irrawaddy River wending down from the mountains of Kachin State on the China border to the Andaman Sea. Before we gently land near a schoolyard, between the trees at the river’s edge I briefly glimpse the white and red-trimmed Orcaella, the five-star riverboat that will soon become home base.
Two hours later, my traveling companion and I board the Orcaella where we’re offered cool minty drinks and the staff genially welcomes us for our week-long cruise through Burma, a country seemingly preserved in time. Catering to well-heeled travelers, Belmond’s recently launched Orcaella – named after an endangered river dolphin – rises up three decks, is 200 feet long and 40 feet wide. It has a shallow four-foot draft enabling it to pass unencumbered over the Irrawaddy’s shoals in the dry months.
In the afternoon, we set out sightseeing in a mini-van with our affable guide, Kenny, who explains that after King Anawrahta converted to Theravada Buddhism, he began in 1044 a massive campaign of constructing temples built of brick, topped with gilded hti pinnacles, decorating the insides with frescoes; a mix Buddhist, Hindu, and local nats (spirits) images. At its peak there existed some 12,000 temples, and this breathtaking mist-enshrouded vista of several thousand stupas and pagodas counts among Burma’s most important historical sites. Yet, to date it fails to merit a UNESCO Heritage designation due to shoddy restoration efforts, an intrusive history museum, and an eyesore of a tower jutting up from the Aureum Palace Resort – a military general’s vanity project.
Of the numerous pagodas in Bagan, a dozen are commonly frequented by visitors, with the gilded Shwezigon Pagoda ranking atop the list. Begun by King Anawrahta then completed by King Kyansittha (1084-1113AD) the Shwezigon Pagoda is among the oldest, the massive gold-plated edifice gleaming in the sun, enshrining a number of sacred Buddhist relics, including a replica of Buddha’s tooth. The other three dental copies are enshrined in regional temples, and locals believe prosperity will be theirs by paying homage to all four relics in one day. Damaged dozens of time in earthquakes – the most recent in 1975, the temple was restored and every December attracts thousands of devotees to the Shwezigon Festival.
Sunset – and sunrise — chasing is popular in Bagan. As the fiery orb lowers in the west, tourists flock to the taller pagodas. After descending, we encounter on the dusty road two Padaung women whose feminine beauty is expressed by wearing copper neck rings. Commenced as early as age three, the rings’ pressure slowly deform the collarbones and ribs downward, creating the illusion of an elongated neck. Due to ongoing fighting in the Thai border region, displaced Padaung women frequent the lowlands garnering money by being photographed; I couldn’t resist, and rather sheepishly pose between them while Peter snaps away.
The next morning, the Orcaella sails to Salay, where we board minibuses to Yout-Saun-Kyaung, a monastery carved entirely from teak. Built on ten-foot posts, underneath is a cool refuge from the glare and heat. Through a stairway, we enter an interior paneled in mellowed teak, sunlight streaming through intricately carved screen panels. The curved roof rises in tiers like a fantastic mocha wedding cake carved with scenes from the life of Buddha, village life, foliage, and animals.
During the monsoon season—May through September—the upper Irrawaddy River rises some twenty feet, making permanent docks impossible. In most “ports,” the Orcaella simply noses onto the sand, extends a plank to the beach with improvised steps cut up the steep bank. Waking up moored below the village of Gwechaung, I pull back the curtains and see a wooden boat next to the Orcaella, a family bathing and washing laundry. I’m eager to join the children splashing, but am advised that for health reason it’s imprudent to swim. Instead, I open my cabin windows and blow out soap bubbles, to the delight of the kids.
With the Orcaella sailing 96 miles to Pyay, it’s our first full morning on board to indulge in a whole lot of nothing. I read, swim in the pool, and perfectly timed after my nap, we disembark to the ancient city of Sri Kshetra, which flourished during the 5th-9th centuries when this impressive 153-foot high Bawbawgyi Ceti stupa was built, unusual in its solid, bell-shaped structure, and among the earliest Buddhist monuments in Burma.
While walking through town, we cross paths with a colorful procession. Musicians bang on drums and gongs while a machete-wielding man whirls about as though possessed. A half dozen elaborately made up young girls pass by in decorated carts, followed by a procession of somber looking women wearing brilliant longyis and bearing flowers and fruit. Our guide explains that the young girls are heading to the nunnery to be initiated as novices. Within hours their gaudy make-up will be removed, their hair shorn, pink robes will be donned and they’ll begin the ascetic life of a young nun.
In Burma, it’s customary for males, and to a lesser degree females, to take up monastery residence twice; once while a child, then again fully ordained as an adult, often after raising a family or retiring. In the mornings, we always see monks and nuns on the streets collecting food for their single daily meal; it’s not begging, but allows the populace to turn the good deed of dhana. Religion here is so integrated into daily life.
That night, after an onboard performance of traditional marionettes, I retire to my cabin. Moments after I turn out the light, a commotion erupts outside. Drawing back the curtain, I see several hundred people gathered on shore, a line of woman passing agricultural offerings to men partially submerged in the water, accompanied by music and singing. I quickly throw on clothes and scurry ashore to join in the dancing; I know that I’m causing a bit of a spectacle, but can’t help myself. A crew member later explains that this celebration marks the conclusion of a fast by Hindu priests.
In the morning we disembark for a morning excursion to the Shwe MyatMhan Pagoda that features the only bespectacled Buddha in Burma. Some temple Buddhas appear serene and distant, a few downright foreboding, but this smiling face with brilliant ruby-red lips and gold spectacles, seems so accessible, like a friendly professor; it makes me laugh. People with eye problems pilgrimage here for healing. Indeed several Burmese with eyeglasses enter as we are leaving.
Later in the day, while cruising toward Yangon, we pass the famous cliff carvings of Akauk Taung, which means “Tax Mountain.” In the 18th century, river toll-takers here passed the hours between taxing boats by carving reclining and meditating Buddhas. For some reason, I’m expecting giant Buddhas, like the ones in Afghanistan destroyed by the Taliban; instead dozens of Buddhas of varying sizes painted white, blue, ochre and yellow peer down at us from the high cliffs.
The Irrawaddy River doesn’t actually flow past Yangon, but filters through the delta many miles to the west. In 1883, the ruling British constructed the Twante Canal connecting the Irrawaddy to Yangon. For several hours, I sit on the lounge deck as we pass in close proximity to villages and I catch glimpses of Burmese life; men and women carting loads of reeds on their heads, workers in the fields, children laughing and playing.
We arrive in Yangon in the afternoon, and visit the 2,500-year-old Shwedagon Pagoda; Burma’s most sacred site enshrining strands of Buddha’s hair and other holy relics. With a base perimeter of 1420 feet and rising 330 feet, Shwedagon Pagoda is plated with 22,000 solid gold bars. The top of the stupa is encrusted with 4531 diamonds; the largest 72 carats. Repeatedly damaged by earthquakes over the centuries, the top collapsed in 1768, but such is the importance of Shwedagon that it is repaired again and again, the gold donated by royalty and the wealthy.
Reached by four covered walkways guarded by lion-dog statues, the massive central pagoda is surrounded by a complex of hundreds of smaller temples. It happens to be a full moon, hence a minor holiday, and the grounds throng with thousands of families praying, eating, socializing, and sleeping. On display in one side temple are dozens of intricately decorated cakes, apparently meant to appease mischievous nat folk spirits. As much as a spiritual site, it appears like some exotic Buddhist Disney World, shimmering in the setting sun, illuminated at night. Truly Burma is one of the spiritual wonders of the world. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T02:12:55Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,027 | 1,624 |
7a5cc7a692892d996677d41d6794bb73 | Last week I posted the case of a young child with school refusal. I treated the child without relapse and wondered how a biblical counselor would conceptualize the case. I was especially interested in how Health Lambert would respond, because Lambert recently wrote a document titled Ninety-Five Theses for an Authentically Christian Commitment to Counseling. Lambert is the executive director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and promotes biblical counseling which is to say counseling that relies on solely on the Bible for the answers to the problems addressed in counseling. I became interested in Lambert’s approach because of an accusation that he was involved in the firing of popular Christian psychologist Eric Johnson. Lambert later denied any role but it is clear that his biblical counseling model is the dominate approach at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the flagship theological school of the Southern Baptist Convention. Unfortunately, I have not had a reply from Dr. Lambert.
Instead, yesterday I posted the case conceptualization of Tim Allchin, a biblical counselor in Chicago who runs a ACBC approved training site. In today’s post, I provide a case conceptualization from A.J. McConnell, a Christian psychologist who attempts to integrate the Bible and psychology. Although those outside of Christianity might not see much difference between the two approaches, historically adherents of the two approaches have accentuated the differences.
Tomorrow, I will describe my approach and provide the results of treatment. In addition, I plan to discuss both Allchin’s and McConnell’s approach. Also, I will critique my own plan and talk about how I would approach a similar case now.
My name is Dr. AJ McConnell and I am a clinical psychologist. My clinical expertise is in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. I also have significant experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, marriage and family concerns, and other mental health conditions.
As a Christian, I will integrate the Bible and my expertise in the science of psychology when working with an individual that has requested and provided consent for faith-based counseling. There are seven main reasons why I wanted to provide a response to the Dr. Throckmorton’s case example.
My experience as an individual that has attended church throughout my life is that most churches often minimize mental health and there are a lack of churches with adequate resources to help and serve the mentally ill. It is simply not a significant focus of Christianity in America.
There is still a stigma regarding mental health, particularly among Christians. The brain is an organ in the human body. Similar to other organs (i.e., heart, lung, pancreas, etc), the brain may need treatment when medically necessary. Science indicates that many psychological disorders have a biological cause. For example, low levels of the neurotransmitter, Serotonin, contributes to symptoms of depression. Furthermore, low levels of GABA is associated with anxiety.
One of the impressions from reading the 95 Theses written by Heath Lambert was that mental illness is the consequence of sin. I agree that we live in a fallen, sinful world, but Jesus rebuked the notion that a disorder / illness is always a consequence of an individual’s sin (see John 9:1-7).
There is confusion among the Christian church regarding the field of psychology. Psychologists do provide counseling. However, we also specialize in other areas, such as psychological testing / assessments. For example, one of my specialties is in psychological assessments that determine if an individual meets criteria for an autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, or intellectual disability. My assessments are used by schools to assist students that need special education services. I strongly believe that there are psychological interventions that do not contradict the Bible.
I admit that my views are not perfect. I have never meet Dr. Heath Lambert but I would assume that we would agree on most things with only a few minor differences. I believe a healthy and constructive debate regarding Biblical Counseling and Christian Psychology can be beneficial in both a professional and spiritual sense (Proverbs 27:17).
Based on the description provided, I would assume the child met DSM-5 criteria for a Separation Anxiety Disorder.
The first step is conducting a comprehensive initial assessment with the child and his mother. This would involve asking questions regarding the nature of the child’s anxiety at home, school, and church. Given the sudden onset of symptoms, I would also assess for any recent family stressors, abuse, bullying, and/or academic difficulties. Next, I would ask both the child and his parents what they have attempted to resolve the issue prior to starting counseling. I believe it is also important to gain an understanding of how they view the Bible and what verses and other spiritual practices, if any, they have been implementing to better understand and resolve their situation.
As a psychologist, I would collect data to assist in determining the appropriate diagnosis and to help guide treatment. Examples include having the child, parent(s), and teacher complete the BASC-3. I would also have the child complete the Beck Youth Inventory – Second Edition, specifically, the anxiety and self-concept inventories. If resources were available, a “Functional Behavior Assessment” would be completed. This would provide information on what happens in the classroom immediately before the child attempts to leave the classroom and what the consequence of the behavior is. This helps identify the function or purpose of the child’s behavior.
My treatment approach would integrate Biblical principles and science. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach for this type of case example (see http://effectivechildtherapy.org/concerns-symptoms-disorders/disorders/fear-worry-and-anxiety/ for a list of evidence-based approaches for anxiety). The premise of CBT is that an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interrelated and influence each other. A part of the psychologist’s role in CBT is to assist individuals in identifying and modifying any “thinking errors” and/or maladaptive behaviors that are contributing to a problem.
Discuss patterns of thinking errors that are common for children with anxiety.
Help child identify how to rate the intensity of his anxiety on a scale from 1-10. I will have some children and/or parents use the Daylio app to track their level of anxiety.
Identify and study Bible verses on anxiety in order to understand how God thinks about anxiety. This provides a healthy and Biblical model of how to think about anxiety.
Replace worrying and anxious thoughts with prayer.
Biblical meditation. Meditate on verses regarding anxiety as well as verses regarding the protective nature of God.
Teach and practice deep breathing exercises.
Teach assertive communication if teasing / bullying is occurring within the school setting.
In-vivo exposure to anxiety-producing situations. This should be presented in a hierarchical order ranging from least anxiety provoking to most-anxiety provoking.
Real life exposure to anxiety-producing situation at school.
Discuss and educate child and parents on how God created the human body. A simple description is explaining that the Limbic system in or brain processes our emotions (e.g., fear) and that our autonomic nervous system is either in a state of relaxation or activation against stress. Therefore, we cannot both be calm and anxious at the same time. Exercises such as deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and other relaxing activities forces our body to calm down in response to stress and anxiety.
I also have children create or draw a list of coping skills they can use when feeling anxious. I encourage them to focus on activities in four areas: creative tasks, social outlets (who they can talk to), physical activities, and relaxation. This will help the child identify things that he/she can do when he begins to feel the first signs of anxiety at school.
Develop plan with parents and school staff on how to approach situations in which the child feels anxious. Designate a space where the child can take a break and/or meet with an available staff person to discuss anxiety.
Have child carry picture of parents and/or a personal belonging of his parents that he can hold onto in the classroom.
Use a visual schedule with the child so that he can see the daily routine of the school and also help him identify what time of day he will get to go home and see his parents.
Provide child with a notebook that he can use to write a letter or draw a picture for his parents when he first arrives into the classroom.
Have parents provide child with a short note that he can only read once he enters the classroom.
Last, as a psychologist, I would continue to collect data to determine if treatment is effective. This would include obtaining feedback from the child and parents, reviewing parent and teacher behavioral logs, and/or additional administration of psychological tests (e.g., BASC-3).
I can be reached via email if anyone would like to provide feedback to my case conceptualization.
Tomorrow, I will react to the Allchin and McConnell and present my approach. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-25T02:32:58Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,040 | 1,529 |
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The launch event will provide an overview to the programme and will include a workshop on Open Innovation and keynote speaker, Roy Sandbach, who is the David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University. Roy has a wealth of experience in running Open Innovation based R&D programmes at P&G.
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e0e902ee6050d3f97c5a977f2ef88a18 | There aren’t too many choices for checking out shows after a long weekend, so tonight do yourself a favor and head out to Mohawk for Mild High Club. The eclectic band recently released Skiptracing, which we ran a review of last week, HERE. They specialize in modern psychedelic vibes, pushing the envelope a bit more than most of their peers. And, by attending, you get to catch your dose of great local acts as well, with Tamarron and Rotten Mangos taking the stage as openers. It’s a highly anticipated show, but tickets will still be available at the door. Start this short week off right folks!
First, this show is all about welcoming back A. Sinclair after their tour; it’s always good to show up and say hi to old friends, buy them a beer before they crash into that post-tour darkened den of sleep for a few weeks. Plus, if you come out early, like a music fan, you can catch Mean Jolene, who will be releasing their debut LP later this year via ATH Records (that’s us!). But, one thing people might be sleeping on in the presence of Tedo Stone of Atlanta, who garnered a lot of great press from the like heavy hitters with their album Marshes last year. Oh, and secretly hiding their all along is Star Parks, who’ve released one of my favorite LPs in Austin this year. It’s going to be cheap, and its going to be fun, and the weather will be cool enough to actually enjoy the great Hotel Vegas patio. See you tonight.
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this show for some time, knowing that the show we threw at SXSW with Fear of Men on the bill was just a slight tease…a musical appetizer if you will. They’ve recently released the stellar Fall Forever, building upon everything they exposed us to with Loom by adding extra layers and pushing those dreamy vocals. Pop fans have no other place to be but at Barracuda on Saturday night. The group will be joined by Puro Instinct and Typical Girls, so there’s even more reason to clamor for this evening. Grab tickets for $12 bucks right HERE.
The heat is really glaringdown on all of us in the ATX, but if there’s one thing that can surely make everyone feel a little better, and that’s a night of high quality pop music from two local and two traveling bands gracing the indoor stage at the Mohawk. The night should be a burst of well crafted tunes, as this bill is stacked. You get the local love of Caroline Says and her melancholically simplistic tunes. Thelma will have you swooning with her angelic cherub folk pop and crisp vocals. Pupppy are sure to spice up the night with their eclectic brand of alt-pop with a hint of rock. And Hovvdy are making waves all around our town with their fuzzy lo-fi magic. All this is going down at the Mohawk tomorrow night and you can attend for under 10 dollars…you’d be a fool not to be there!
Get tickets and see door timeshere.
We’ve gotten the word out, but we want to cordially invite you, both in and out of Austin, to join us tomorrow night at Cheer Up Charlies. We’re hosting a show with our good friends over at GTZ Records, bringing you a pretty diverse line-up of great music. The line-up includes UVH (), Midriff, Gloves INTL, Charlie Bell, Stiletto Feels and Troller. I love that we managed to get bands that all tie into one another, musically, yet none of them sound quite like the other. OH! Perhaps the best part? You can attend for the cost of FREE! A free show on a Friday at our favorite place! Read more about set times HERE, and let us known you’re coming out. Stream some jams below to get you in the mood.
Last weekend, with the cancelling of Levitation, people were clamoring to see Slowdive (among others). It’s great to see such a nostalgic musical renaissance, though when I think of Luna (tomorrow’s headliner at Mohawk)…I think of their longevity, and their influence. Whether it’s Dean’s role in Galaxie 500, Luna itself, or his work with wife Britta…there hasn’t been a year when I haven’t fallen back into the influence of their music. I guess Lunamight be called one of the earlier pioneers of dream-pop, though I think of them as the pop version of the Velvet Underground (at least when you listen to some of the tracks on Penthouse). Also…we get a special treat as Britta will be taking the stage solo at the beginning of the set to play who knows what, though you can be guaranteed a great bit of it will be from her new solo effort, Luck of Magic, which came out last week. Doors are at 7:00 PM, Tickets are HERE.
There’s a bit going on tonight, but one band that should be on your radar is Mothers. The Athens band has been making quite a name for themselves over the last year, culminating with the release of their excellent debut, When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired. I caught the group during SXSW, and they delivered a powerful performance; it’s one that might even surprise you if you’ve spent a great deal of time with their record (as you should have!). They’ll also be joined by Sego on the evening, so you get two great acts for a reasonable price. Doors are at 8, with tickets still available HERE. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-19T10:14:06Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,067 | 964 |
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Before Tess Henry was a heroin addict, she was a teenage girl who wrote poetry and loved the author David Sedaris. She played basketball and ran track. The daughter of a surgeon and a nurse, Tess studied French at Virginia Tech. She was one of the advantaged. Tess started with the narcotic Lortab, then graduated to Dilaudid, Roxicodone, and Opana. But it was her heroin descent that introduced her to the corrupt dealers, the predatory practices, the cruel punishment and the violent outcomes for addicts the opioid culture. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T04:59:14Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,069 | 115 |
d3de639367120c26b96824020f6a3cfa | Pembroke has been important for Christianity from the arrival of the earliest Christians in the sixth century; and spiritually reaching back to much earlier times. 30 miles to the north of Pembroke six huge blue stones bound for Stonehenge were reputedly taken from the Preseli Hills - about 4,500 years ago.
The Baptist chapel, set back from the road on East Back near St Michael’s Square, is a fine building of limestone with freestone dressings in the Gothic style.
It was opened in May 1878 and seated 600 people. It cost £2,500 (£260,000 in today's money) to build, with a congregation numbering 230. The minister at the time was Rev. Evan Thomas who had settled in Pembroke in 1875.
For many years in the 1970s and 80s the local Catholic church congregation was based in this tiny place of worship in The Green. Midnight mass at Christmas must have felt very special, especially viewed from the small balcony above. A new Catholic church - St Joseph's - was subsequently constructed in 1978 on the edge of Monkton.
The Haven, as it is known locally, is based in a converted brewery and stables. It is a church-owned complex that today is a venue for functions, and accommodation.
It is believed that the site of St Daniel's Church was the original heritage of the Saint of that name; that it was a place of pilgrimage, and that it is the earliest church in the area.
Deiniol’s family are believed to have come from North Wales but it is not known what may have bought him to Pembrokeshire early in 500AD. Legend has it that he was ordained in 516 and became Bishop of Bangor 30 years later – he is mentioned in the earliest documents from this time.
There is little reference to the church in Norman times and it was not connected to Monkton Priory. In 1484, however, the ‘Hermitage and lands’ were granted to the burgesses of Tenby – the proceeds of which were to be used for relief of the poor.
George Owen mentions the Chapel in 1603; and after it later fell into disrepair it was restored by a passionate Reverend Howell Davies around 1742.
John Wesley preached in St Daniel's Church several times despite its small size – the Mayor of St Mary's parish having forbidden him to preach within the parish. After several centuries in private ownership in 1832 St Daniel's Church became home to a Baptist congregation, and then became the property of the Church of Wales.
There has never been heating or electric lighting in this simple church, but when certain services were held there up until its closure in the late 1900s no doubt the candlelight would have created a very special atmosphere for the congregation.
It is thought that the first church of St Mary the Virgin was built in early 1200 as the new town settlement expanded outwards from the Castle. The oldest part of the building is an original wall to the south, with a round-headed Norman window hidden beneath the plaster. The original entrance is there too; and the pillars nearby were made from the original north wall of the church in about 1350 when the tower was built.
By the north isle are memorials to the important Adams family who lived first at Paterchurch (now Pembroke Dock) then until the last century at Holyland House. The font is Norman and it has been claimed that Henry VII was baptized here. The Lady Chapel is held by believers to be a place of special sanctity where the Sacrament is reserved for the sick and the devotion of the faithful.
Renovation took place in 1879, and the tower has been described as one of the most remarkable towers in Pembrokeshire because of its military appearance – it contains a ring of eight bells, the last two commemorating Queen Victoria’s jubilee in 1897.
This handsome church was built before 1291, and has very ancient ruins in its grounds – uncovered when nearby cottages were demolished. The oldest surviving part of the church itself is the clergy vestry with its original stone-vaulted ceiling. The tower appears to have been built in three stages with the lowest stage probably being the main entrance to the original church (the doorway is now blocked up).
In 1832 St Michael's was almost entirely re-built; and more renovation was carried out in 1887. The font is a copy of the medieval font in Lamphey Church; and the arcade of arches are interesting because none of their column-mouldings are the same. The mouldings represent a fascinating variety of fruits, flowers, and even a sparrow and swallow. The main altar and oak panels are also very interesting with a number of carved figures holding tools and a book.
One 17th century memorial of interest is that of Major David Mackenzie. It tells of his wife Ann who was 15 when they married – he was 30. Her first child was born when she was 16 and both her children died in infancy; he lived to be 45 while Ann died aged 28.
In 1098 Arnulph Montgomery, founder of the first Norman Castle here in Pembroke, made a gift of the church of St Nicholas 'within his castle' to the Abbey of Seez in Normandy. The church was founded on the site of a much earlier Celtic Christian church, and the north side of the nave of today’s church (supported outside by buttresses) is the original wall of the ancient church of St Nicholas.
In 1436 the future Henry VII was born in Pembroke Castle and as a young boy was brought up and educated by the Benedictine Monks at the priory. He remained there until his teens when he was taken to France for safety.
After the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII, the condition of the Priory Church gradually deteriorated until there remained only the long narrow nave, which was the old place of worship for the parishioners.
This was the condition that the Reverend David Bowen found his church in when he came to be Vicar of Monkton in 1877. He gave his life to the work of restoration and was Vicar of this Parish for nearly fifty years until 1926. It was while these renovations were being carried out that the 'parvisse' over the present porch, reached by narrow steps running inside the wall, was opened and the skeleton of a monk was found in such a position to suggest that he had been locked in alive.
When the floor of the nave was levelled, hundreds of human bones were found, mingled in a most extraordinary fashion: skulls, legs, ribs and other portions of human remains were lying side by side, or crossing each other, without any order or arrangement of any kind. These were reverently collected and re-interred in a large grave twelve feet square and seven and a half feet deep under the shadow of the north wall of the Churchyard.
The church houses the vaults of three important families - the Meyricks of Bush, Owens of Orielton and the Corston families, an is also home to a chained Book of Common Prayer which is very rare being a 1604 Prayer Book.
Congregationalists have a chapel in Main Street, erected in 1867, which will seat 630 adults.
adjacent to the chapel is a house for the minister. The total cost of the buildings was £3,500. The present pstor is the Rev Howell Powell.
West Gate Calvinistic Methodist chapel is situated, as its name indicates, close to what was once the west entrance in the ancient was of the town and near the castle. It is a structure of massive appearance built in 1866 at a cost of £2,100, the architect being Mr K. W. Lad of Pembroke Dock. Itwas internally remodelled and re-decorated in 1878 under the superintendence of Mr D Edward Thomas, architect from Haverfordwest, and seats about 500.
A Salvation Army presence has been in Pembroke for over 100 years - and is based now in Tenby. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T03:42:33Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,081 | 1,359 |
fe6d6e650e1db06a71c3517f19a88df4 | I will be appearing on the BlogTalkRadio program National Progressive Talk Radio Sunday, October 27 at 9PM Eastern to primarily discuss secular activism.
Live callers are welcome to join the conversation between me and hosts Sean Prophet and Dave Phillips through joining the chat and/or calling in. Following the live broadcast, the show will be archived. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T14:22:02Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,100 | 58 |
1093633b8a533dae415c4ecb359566ec | Rock Lake Pool, located in South Charleston, was created in the 1930s from an abandoned limestone quarry. The 200-by-400-foot pool was one of the largest concrete-bottom pools in the United States. Water slides, spraying fountain, and trapeze swings helped make Rock Lake a popular recreation spot. As many as 4,000 people were known to visit on a hot summer day. WCHS-TV broadcast dance shows from the upstairs of Rock Lake’s clubhouse.
In the 1960s, Rock Lake became a civil rights battleground. The pool remained racially segregated even after the 1964 Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination in places of public accommodation. African-American clergymen Homer Davis and Paul Gilmer led those seeking to desegregate Rock Lake, the only public swimming pool of any size in the Charleston area. Protests included a march featuring a speech by the Reverend C. T. Vivian, an aide to Martin Luther King Jr., and a human blockade in front of the ticket window. Finally in 1967, Rock Lake allowed blacks to use the facility.
While Rock Lake survived the civil rights controversy, factors such as the building of government-subsidized swimming pools and rising insurance costs later contributed to the pool’s demise. The owners closed Rock Lake in 1985 and sold the property in the early 1990s. In 1993, Putt-Putt Golf and Games Center opened there, featuring three miniature golf courses amid the 60-foot cliffs, as well as paddleboats, picnic facilities, and arcade games. Later, a go-cart track was added as Rock Lake became a popular recreation facility once again. However, its popularity declined after the beginning of the new century, and the games center closed its doors in 2006. Shortly after, the property was purchased by the Rock Lake Presbyterian Church, which demolished the buildings and converted the land to church use.
Smith, Allison "Rock Lake Pool." e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia. 29 October 2010. Web. 24 April 2019. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-25T00:41:07Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,123 | 327 |
1387bccbc5c1bef464414f0a73e155e2 | Thanks a lot for watching “Planete Blues 2 – The Best Of Blues Rock”. Alright, I bought this CD a very long time ago back on Germany. As far as I was able to conclude, I don’t think Planete Blues 2 – The Best Of Blues Rock was ever released outside of Europe. If you have different information, please let me know. I cannot remember anymore why I actually bought this album, but I guess it was probably offered as some sort of special deal or offer.
While the first CD in the “Planete Blues Series– The Best Of Blues Rock” arguably makes sense as far as the compilation of tracks is concerned, this second part is definitely a little bit odd to say the least. Because I don’t think that the tracklist would lend itself to be considered for a best of blues rock compilation.
The spelling of the word “Planete” in the title and the fact that Jean-Jacques Goldman made it on this compilation makes me want to think that this CD was French/German production.
Again, this is just a compilation, which looks like a rather random collection of a few blues and blues-like numbers. But for all the collectors out there, you can actually get Planete Blues 2 – The Best Of Blues Rock here in the States with a little bit of research and luck. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-22T22:02:51Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,124 | 232 |
362101309644af3428355e8bcaaab169 | Offers programs of study leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis on Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research. The Department is comprised of five research-based faculty and an on-going graduate enrollment of approximately eight students. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T00:20:34Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,154 | 43 |
2ecc37b8d07153a44b940bfbc625f41d | SARA AND RUTH LEVY – IDENTICAL TWIN FASHIONISTAS!
Ruth Levy and Sara Levy, are identical twins who work on both sides of the Atlantic to bring their "Fashion Code" concept to as many women as possible. Ruth is a fashion designer and stylist who has worked in the fashion industry for 22 years. She graduated from the prestigious Fashion Design School in Zurich, Switzerland. She currently oversees the twin’s European office in Zurich, where she designs clothing for private clients and works as a stylist, based on the guidelines of this book.
Sara graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She is a designer and fashion stylist who currently lives and works in Rancho Santa Fe, California with her husband and son. Like Ruth, Sara has known the frustration of weight gain and has worn everything from a size 6 to a size 16 dress size. “The Fashion Code has been a great gift not only to our clients, but to us!”, says Sara. “Now we know with confidence that we can look beautiful at any weight”. “Best of all, when we gain a few pounds no one can ever tell… it’s just between us and our scale.
”For the last decade Ruth and Sara have combined their design talents and their passion for helping fellow fashionistas look great no matter their size, shape or budget. Working together in Paris, the twins developed the Fashion Code concept and are commited to sharing it with women worldwide.
Sara and Ruth currently own and operate Double Take Fashion Styling, a successful international style consultant firm with offices in both Europe and America. This allows them to not only do what they love best, but to write from firsthand knowledge and experience about dressing women in their most flattering styles and proportions. Ruth and Sara are a dynamic team who enjoy empowering women aged 18-80 with the keys to looking beautiful. They know that nothing gives a person more confidence and self-esteem than looking great and are passionate about inspiring others with their message. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T06:12:11Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,181 | 345 |
54c2670df531f1b2be49d8e8ed4a29d1 | Sometimes the message comes as a shock and disappointment. Other times, depending on the demands of the client, these words are a blessing in disguise.
Either way, most businesses don’t want to lose customers. Today and tomorrow in Promotional Consultant Today, customer service expert Kate Zabriskie shares the reasons customers leave and how to keep it from happening to you.
1. Better Product. Sometimes customers decide to break up with you because they find a better product. They discover something that addresses their needs that’s faster, easier, healthier, more effective, more enjoyable or improved in other ways that are important to them.
Are you buying the exact same things you were buying 20 or 40 years ago? Have you any use for a Walkman? Probably not. Smart companies listen to what their customers want, think beyond those demands, and push themselves to innovate and improve.
To keep your relationship, pay attention. Know what you’re selling, what others are selling and how your customers are using what they buy from you. What problem are you solving? What would customers buy if you weren’t around? What did they used to buy instead?
Also, challenge the status quo. It’s easier to innovate when you’re not being reactive. Don’t wait for a customer exodus to motivate you. Challenge yourself to innovate before you’re faced with no choice. What could you do better?
2. Better Process. Leaving for a different product isn’t the only reason customers tell companies goodbye. Good processes count too. Without them, the customer experience suffers. For instance, imagine a movie theater with great films, state-of-the-art sound, pleasant employees and clean facilities. So far, so good. Now pair that vision with long lines, staff members who can’t figure out to work the cash registers despite their good manners, double-booked theaters and so forth. Would you risk taking someone you cared about to such a place, or would you choose to avoid the headache and go somewhere else? Most people would prefer to opt for a breakup and avoid potential pain and problems.
To avoid breaking up over process issues, it’s simple: make doing business easy. Walk in your customers’ shoes, and experience your business the way they do. What are you making difficult? What could you make easier? Where are you wasting their time? What used to make sense but doesn’t anymore?
Borrow from others. Process improvement ideas are everywhere you look if you know how to find them. When you are interacting with other businesses, ask yourself what they are doing well and what you can adopt or adapt.
| 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T02:40:43Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,183 | 445 |
8df77e70ddc1a99c8f5ebd01442aef19 | Apprenticeship is a programme of education and training which combines learning in the work place with learning in a training centre or educational college. Apprenticeship provides the opportunity for learning acquired off-the-job to be applied and further developed under supervision in the workplace.
Am I eligible to register for an Apprenticeship?
To begin an apprenticeship, an applicant must be employed by an approved employer. To be eligible, the applicant must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent. However, higher educational qualifications and other requirements may be sought by employers. For entry to some apprenticeships, applicants are required to undergo a SOLAS-approved colour vision test.
Is my company eligible to train an apprentice?
For an employer to get approved to train apprentices in a particular occupation, s/he must demonstrate that they have the capacity and the ability to provide quality, relevant on-the-job training to apprentices as per the requirements of the national apprenticeship programme and the statutory apprenticeship system overall.
The Training Officer (TO) from your local Educational and Training Board (ETB) carries out a site visit to the employer’s premises and the employer is formally assessed. The TO makes a recommendation to SOLAS on the employer’s suitability to deliver the programme.
Once an employer has been approved to train apprentices, s/he can recruit suitable candidates and register these as apprentices. To do this, the employer should contact the TO in the local ETB.
How is an apprenticeship structured?
Apprentices are employed by a SOLAS-approved employer for the duration of the programme which is generally between 2-4 years. Apprenticeship programmes provide at least 50% workplace-based learning.
Do I have to pay to register on an apprenticeship?
Apprentices pay a pro-rata registration fee for the off-the-job training which takes place in Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT). The registration fee will generally equate to the amount of time the apprentice spends in LIT. The payment of the pro-rata registration fee is made by the apprentice directly to LIT.
Do I receive a salary during my apprenticeship?
For apprenticeships developed before 2016, the employer pays the apprentice while s/he is being trained on-the-job. A training allowance is paid by the local ETB while the apprentice is attending the off-the-job training.
For apprenticeships developed in 2016 and after, the employer pays the apprentice for the duration of the apprenticeship. In all cases, the rate of pay is agreed between the employer and the apprentice.
Will I receive a Training Allowance?
For apprenticeships developed before 2016, a training allowance is paid by the local ETB to apprentices while attending off-the-job training. In some cases, a contribution towards travel or accommodation costs may be paid if deemed eligible.
The Apprenticeship Code of Practice sets out participating employers’ and apprentices’ duties and responsibilities. Apprentices and employers sign up to the Code of Practice as part of the statutory apprenticeship process.
To encourage specific sectors to employ female apprentices, a special female apprentice bursary may be paid to qualifying companies wishing to train apprentices in specific occupations. To find out if this applies, contact the apprenticeship section in your local Education and Training Board. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T18:33:16Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,197 | 556 |
a1ad05e8ac2b5ab0f2046547383da3b1 | Before all else I was • I am • and I will always be • a Mime. 🤡 . . Behind the scenes photo from @christophermoeller and mines collaboration 🖤 June 8th, This is US showcase at the #tangentgallerydetroit ! | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-19T18:14:14Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,206 | 33 |
1b2aa39079bd537b2145d5c5cf6609f1 | Japan’s fertility rate has been below replacement since 1975.To offset that decades-long trend, in 2010 a group of students from the University of Tsukuba introduced Yotaro, a robot baby that gives couples a preview of parenthood.
If men and women begin thinking of themselves as potential fathers and mothers, the students theorized, they’ll feel emotionally ready to take a St@bat the real thing.
The 1960s in Romania were a perilous time for couples.
Population growth flatlined, prompting the government to impose a 20% income tax for childless couples and to implement provisions that made divorce nearly impossible.
The idea was: If you weren’t contributing to the communist state by creating future laborers, you had to contribute with dollars instead.
The 1980s weren’t much better, however — women faced forced gynecological exams that were performed by “demographic command units” to ensure pregnancies went to term. When Romanian leadership changed in 1989, the brutal policy finally came crashing down. But at 1.31 children per woman, the fertility rate is still well below replacement. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-25T18:46:26Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,243 | 179 |
792c5914258186f265bd55463f341ea2 | The University of Chicago campus was placed on lockdown and a shelter-in-place order was issued shortly after noon on Monday.
The orders followed a robbery at a Morgan Park strip mall that led to a high-speed chase that culminated in a multi-vehicle wreck on the Midway Plaisance. The robbery suspects fled the wreck and headed onto the U. of C. campus, sparking a search by U. of C. and Chicago police, including K-9 units.
The university implemented the shelter-in-place at 12:06 p.m., and it stayed in effect until 12:49 p.m., after all suspects had been detained.
A University spokeswoman said the U. of C. and Chicago police departments searched for and apprehended five suspects, four of them on campus. They were wanted as suspects in the armed robbery on the 1700 west block of 119th Street at 11:23 a.m. The Chicago Police confirmed that charges are pending.
“We are grateful to officers with the UCPD and CPD for their work in keeping our communities safe,” said the U. of C. spokeswoman.
A man who did not want to be identified said he was the motorist who struck the suspects after they ran through a red light going westbound on the Midway Plaisance at Woodlawn Avenue. The suspects hit at least two additional, parked vehicles, and the man said he saw a suspect flee from the vehicle towards campus.
The police scanner indicated that K-9 units were involved in the search and that two offenders were arrested on the fourth floor of Saieh Hall, 5757 S. University Ave. U. of C. personnel confirmed that “dozens” of police officers searched Saieh Hall for the suspects. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-22T07:57:51Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,263 | 288 |
7970719d478eb0f6b46d5fda6f1ab908 | Did you know that 42% of Americans did not meet their requirement for calcium as recommended by the Institute of Medicine? Many deficient in calcium are women above 50 years as well as those eating a vegan diet. Nutrient deficiencies are now widespread in the U.S. though you often don't hear about it.
The calcium stored in fat cells in the body help in regulating the storage of fat. It's been shown that fat cells that contain the most calcium actually burn more fat. Everyone wants to burn more fat and calcium enables you to do just that.
Calcium has a major role in the production of melatonin and if you cannot achieve deep sleep, it is often because of a calcium deficiency. If you cannot sleep well, you will have trouble losing weight.
If you are deficient in calcium, you will likely be deficient in magnesium which helps to absorb calcium. Magnesium plays an important role in insulin utilization, nervous system support for sleep again, and also impacts energy levels.
It's not only calcium that can impact your weight. There are many nutrients involved in metabolic function that can impede progress.
Magnesium-low magnesium in cells impairs a person's ability to use glucose for fuel, instead storing it as fat. Correcting a magnesium deficiency stimulates metabolism by increasing insulin sensitivity.
Carnitine-carnitine carries fatty acids into the cell so they can be burned for fuel. Helps in reducing visceral adiposity (belly fat).
Zinc-deficiency of zinc reduces leptin, a beneficial hormone that regulates appetite, which is reversed by zinc repletion.
Standard blood tests only give you so much information. They don't assess many important nutrients listed above. Symptoms are one way to help tell if you're having nutrient deficiencies but testing is the best way. Spectracell Labs is what I use to assess nutrient status.
A strong diet is the first step to taking in important micronutrients, but often diet is not enough. It's often hard to take in everything we need from food alone. Studies show the soil quality is not what it once was which is one reason many are deficient. Chronic illness and aging are also reasons why many people need more nutrients than they can obtain through diet alone. Those eating special diets are also at risk of becoming nutrient deficient. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T00:52:38Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,264 | 395 |
6c5885ed7130edc8734a0c573773bbc7 | Mentoring students is an exciting and challenging endeavor. To help you in this process the OUR offers several resources.
"Mentoring Undergraduate Research" (2014). Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (URACE). Paper 1.
http://kb.gcsu.edu/urace/1. This book discusses every aspect of mentoring Undergraduate Researchers, including strategies for managing workload and maximizing benefit for promotion, tenure, and professional development.
Finding students has never been easier with the new ScholarBridge Portal.
ScholarBridge creates one centralized, searchable database of faculty and their research activities on our campus. As a faculty member, you can easily manage a page that displays your basic background information, summarizes your research, and most importantly, filters whether or not you are currently interested in sponsoring/mentoring student candidates during the academic year, and/or as summer research assistants – you can always adjust these settings as circumstances change. ScholarBridge is built as a convenient management tool for you, and a great opportunity for outreach. The site has already been tested and reviewed positively by several of your peers across departments. We know that students on our campus are eager to use this sort of resource. We are excited to participate, and hopeful that this will serve our entire community in a meaningful way.
You can go directly to the site: http://www.scholarbridge.com/ and follow the links to sign up as a professor. You will have to fill out your background information to complete your profile. This entire process should take you <10 minutes.
Follow this link: http://www.scholarbridge.com/optin/ if you’d like to sign up quickly, but can’t devote the time right now to fully customizing your profile. The team at ScholarBridge will pre-populate your page with your background information from publicly available sources (departmental websites, research websites, etc.). Within 3 days, you will receive an email from ScholarBridge notifying you that your account is ready. You can then edit your page and proceed to post research opportunities at a more convenient time.
Please feel free to reach out to either me at jstremblay@southalabama.edu or the folks at ScholarBridge (michael@scholarbridge.com) with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued contributions to our academic community!
$500 in research supplies to support your lab or creative activity.
Once approved, we can order supplies for you, or you can pick out what you need and we can reimburse you.
Free poster printing for the fall Undergraduate Symposium and conference posters where a current or former SURF student or Volunteer Intern is presenting, or you are presenting work with an OUR student as an author.
Students may request up to $300 in travel support from the OUR.
Students winning the OUR Outstanding Research Award and their mentors are flown at NO COST to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-18T11:05:32Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,278 | 470 |
26ecd72c6851a0568b9d630ccc16b2b5 | Ripple price declined a few points recently after trading as high as $0.4877 against the US dollar.
There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.4680 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The pair may dips a few more points, but it remains supported above the $0.4650 level.
Ripple price is placed in a bullish zone against the US Dollar and Bitcoin. XRP/USD must break the $0.4800 and $0.4860 resistances to trade further higher.
During the past 2-3 days, there were decent bullish moves above $0.4600 in Ripple price against the US Dollar. The XRP/USD pair traded above the $0.4750 and $0.4800 resistance levels. A high was formed at $0.4877 before the price started a downside move. It declined and broke the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the last wave from the $0.4629 low to $0.4877 high.
Moreover, there was a break below an ascending channel with support at $0.4820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The pair tested the $0.4750 support where buyers appeared. Furthermore, the price tested the 50% Fib retracement level of the last wave from the $0.4629 low to $0.4877 high. At the moment, the price is consolidating losses near the $0.4780 level and the 100 hourly simple moving average. On the downside, there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.4680 on the same chart. Therefore, if the price dips further from the current levels, it could find support near the $0.4700 and $0.4680 levels.
Looking at the chart, the price is placed in a bullish zone above $0.4700. On the upside, a break above the $0.4800 and $0.4850 resistance levels may perhaps clear the path for more gains.
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http://blindsignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BlindSignals.png 0 0 Penny Wise http://blindsignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BlindSignals.png Penny Wise2018-07-09 07:00:212018-07-09 07:00:21Ripple Price Analysis: Can XRP/USD Bounce Back? | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T19:01:34Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,310 | 374 |
c184f3db3e3c6cf713f646a5b57a2cf8 | Amazon has hailed its third-annual Prime Day promotion as its single biggest global shopping event ever. The sales event, held earlier this week, reached US$1 billion in sales, according to some analyst estimates, surpassing year-ago sales by 60 percent and beating the company's prior Black Friday and Cyber Monday records.
More members joined Prime on this year's Prime Day than on any other single day in the company's history, Amazon said, although it did not release any figures to back up that claim.
However, tens of millions of the company's estimated 85 million Prime members made a purchase on the site on Prime Day -- 50 percent more than a year ago, according to the company.
"First and foremost, Prime Day is a retention and acquisition tool for [Amazon's] valuable Prime program, in addition to being their biggest opportunity to sell their own products to customers," Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso told the E-Commerce Times.
Amazon struck the jackpot with record sales of its Echo Dot mass market smart speaker -- which sold better than any other product on offer from all manufacturers and across all categories -- after it slashed its already low price from $49.99 to $34.99. Amazon sold seven times more Echo Dot devices on this Prime Day than on Prime Day 2016, it said.
Prime Day also marked the biggest single sales day for Amazon devices ever, with record sales of Echo smart speakers, Fire tablets and Kindle devices.
The discounted Element 55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV - Amazon Fire Edition, was the top selling television set in Amazon history, the company said, setting the record after only four hours.
Tens of millions of customers made purchases on the Amazon app -- more than double the total who used it on last year's Prime Day.
Amazon sold 3.5 million toys on Prime Day.
Amazon's Prime Day performance demonstrated the company's ability to continue growing the customer ranks of its key Prime membership program, which offers users free two-day shipping, plus access to its increasingly important music, book and video libraries.
"The promotion of additional subscription-based services only furthers the membership push, whilst also upselling existing Prime members not using these services," noted Rob Nowell, senior marketing officer at BrandView.
Amazon reported huge sales from its third-party sellers, including small business and entrepreneurs, which indicates Amazon may be moving more toward becoming an online sales facilitator and less of a direct e-commerce seller, Nowell told the E-Commerce Times.
Sales for Furbo Dog Camera, one participating seller, shot up by 500 times on Prime Day, with top sellers in four categories, including pet supplies and home monitoring equipment, the company reported.
Amazon's website performed well, in terms of keeping up with order demand, according to Catchpoint, a firm that monitors Web performance.
"Aside from a minor glitch in the first hour, Amazon had very fast load times despite the heavy traffic of Prime Day," Catchpoint CEO Mehdi Daoudi told the E-Commerce Times. "This is especially notable because their sites were heavy with many product images, yet they still loaded faster than the competition."
Amazon's site loaded in 2.3 seconds on computer desktop sites, compared with 4.73 seconds for rival Walmart, according to Catchpoint. On mobile apps, Amazon loaded in 1.14 seconds, compared with 5.56 seconds for Walmart.
Still, Amazon cannot take its success for granted, BrandView's Nowell warned, as rival retailers are pushing back. eBay, for example, has promised to match or offer lower prices on 50,000 items from a number of top retailers. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T04:07:22Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,341 | 614 |
56e14ea4fd0600a34622fefc20b9f69b | UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot : 75 Hyperglycinemia, lactic acidosis, and seizures: An enzymatic defect resulting in an autosomal recessive disorder of mitochondrial metabolism. It is characterized by early-onset lactic acidosis, severe encephalomyopathy, and a pyruvate oxidation defect. Affected individuals have neonatal-onset epilepsy, poor growth, psychomotor retardation, muscular hypotonia, lactic acidosis, and elevated glycine concentration in plasma and urine.
Search GEO for disease gene expression data for Hyperglycinemia, Lactic Acidosis, and Seizures. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-18T16:53:06Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,368 | 72 |
f5d4085bf786d8608333d0c2c8f0455e | by the idea of building a business through social media.
So we get a Facebook account and we plunge in.
and pasted too many identical messages, you would get a big warning sign. Facebook jail, anyone?
it’s “scammy,” they will make sure that very few people see it.
but we must follow the rules and ramp up our Imaginations.
authentic posts that touch the reader’s heart.
I am still receiving comments on them.
Building a network marketing over social media require Skills, Persistence and lots of Imagination.
But the results are totally worth it. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-24T14:30:48Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,369 | 97 |
1e641b4d9bd49d9bbe9b795ab348ca1d | MADISON, WI – FDW Corp, a distributor of pro audio, video and lighting equipment, announced the recent addition of SKB Cases to the brands they offer for distribution. "SKB's brand attributes match up well with FDW, so we are very excited about this relationship," said Buzz Goodwin, president of FDW Corp.
"Together, FDW and SKB will continue to ensure that dealers and customers have the right products, when they need them," said Justin Toebe, SKB national sales manager.
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The airboat is an essential mode of transportation via water that is powered by an aircraft’s engine. In the year 2017, the ministers promised to ease the passage for tourists and travellers to commute from Varanasi to Prayagraj before the Kumbh Mela 2019. On 15th January 2019, the world-famous Kumbh Mela will start at Prayagraj. It is considered the world’s sizeable spiritual gathering.
According to Gadkari, Ministry of Shipping and Water Resources said the airboat is the outcome of the Russian Government Technology. The airboat can carry 16 people at one time. In the journey, the airboat can sail up to 80 Km per hour and need a depth of 10cm to float.
To support tourism at the time of Kumbh Mela that starts from 15th January, Narendra Modi had planned with his government officials to use waterways as a medium to move between Varanasi and Allahabad, a distance that is of 60 km. The government has designed for four floating terminals one at Kila Ghat, Saraswati ghat, Naini Bridge, SujawanGhat. Besides, there will be two small boats provided from CL Kasturba and SL Kamla for movement to the pilgrimage. A 1680km waterway of transport will connect from Prayagraj to Haldia. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is organizing services near the Sangam ghat as well.
Besides that, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway proposed that the Uttar Pradesh government has vowed to give the passengers a hassle-free travel experience that will have a new platform, foot over bridge, skywalks. The Indian Railways is set to launch a Rail Kumbh Seva Mobile App to provide necessary information to the passengers who are participating in the event. According to some ministers, several local body officials can use bio fuels for vehicles to lead as an example for the rest. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T06:01:35Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,383 | 340 |
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bbbc77d85121879a242cef252e8adc3d | Comics UK - View topic - The Sparky File 1965 to January 1969.
The Sparky File 1965 to January 1969.
Re: The Sparky File 1965 to January 1969.
Just to say folks! I just won a few 1966 and 1967 Sparky's (Arrived today) I need to catalogue them to my `word` file, so I won't have time to put up another edition listing till about Saturday! I can't stay on line too long, so please bear with me as I want to make this file as thorough as I can!
And now the next issue line up!
This issue saw something of a `re-vamp` to the comic. Issue 35 saw the first Logo change. It was the colour red in the word Sparky, which now changed place with the yellow surround. Hence, Sparky in yellow on a red surround. The blue background stayed the same though.
The comic gave away a free gift; the `Squeezy Wheezy` balloon.
`The Moonsters`. They swapped places with the `Sparky` character, who now took over the back page. The Moonsters decide to make a film.
`New Story`. `Gilpin, the Lost Boy`. A strange offering this! Set in the 16th century, it concerned the adventures of a `sprite` (Gilpin) who had a spell placed upon him (by whom it was never revealed) that compelled him to become the servant of the first mortal he met.
Gilpin looked human except for his large eyes. He possessed some magical powers to help him in his tasks. I don’t have enough Sparkies to figure out what the story was all about! A very puzzling affair indeed!
Top two thirds are an advert for next week’s free gift, the `Spin Din` (illustrated). The bottom third of the page showcases both this weeks new stories `The Year of the Vanaks` and `Gilpin, the lost boy`, with a panel from next weeks adventures in both.
`New story`, `The Year of the Vanaks`. This was another space invasion, but in a much more serious mode. In full colour, we see an advance guard of crimson robots who prepare the earth populace for the arrival of their masters; the Vanaks!. These turn out to be about four foot tall with large bulbous heads. They are bright purple in colour.
`Watch` This was the final episode.
`New story`, `The Flood that Mother remembers`. This story featured a coastguard and his family who were stationed in Southampton in 1953. I think it was loosely based on the true story of the great flooding of 1953.
`Dreamy Dave and Dozy Dora` The pair find themselves in `Topsy-Turvey` land. For the first time, the strip was moved away from the centre pages and was now illustrated in black and white.
`Freddy the Fearless Fly` Bottom of the page “Next week; Jeff Ye Jolly Jesterâ€.
Top three quarters, `Sparky` Who was now on the back page. Bottom quarter of the page was devoted to illustrated advert for next weeks new story `Floating Along, Singing a Song`. The adventures of a musical family; who live on a canal barge.
Issue 35 was the first in a series of `re-vamps` for the comic through the sixties. It probably gave away more free gifts 1965 to 1969 than any other Thompson comic in this period. My guess for this move was due to none too healthy sales.
Searching through some old research notes this weekend I came across a contents index I must have prepared years ago for the complete run of the Sparky Book 1967-1980. If anyone wants the odd detail from this just let me know.
Sparky strip reminded me of this..
well spotted, PETER! I wonder how often so obviously-recycled storylines were used like this? These must have been about 3 years apart, at the time of artwork being prepared.
Here's the next line up!
Page 1 `The Moonsters` Peter takes Penny to a Moonster resteraunt for her birthday treat!?
`The Downside Donkeys` This story concerned a family who ran a donkey sanctuary. Yet another animal based story in Sparky.
`Dreamy Dave and Dozy Dora` Television images come to life! This would be a often repeated storyline in this strip!
`Top half` `Pansy Potter`. Bottom Half devoted to a two panel illustrated advert of Transistor radio or ten shilling order that could be won if you `write to Sparky`. Obviously, letters were only trickling in!
`Minnie Ha-Ha, and `Running Kick` Caption at bottom of page: `Next week, `Hockey Hannah`.
Top three quarters `Sparky`. Bottom quarter split into three panelled illustrated preview of next week stories; `Keyhole Kate`, `Cuckoo in the Clock` and `The Moonsters`.
There really are some proper treats turning up in this thread! THE CITY UNDER THE SEA is lovely - a real 60s future idyllic utopian feel to it. Do you have any more of that one, ISPYSHHHGUY?
BOY IN THE FOREST OF FEAR looks good, too. Quite a popular tradition in children's fiction and drama of the time - kids whose best friend is an animal or, in this case, lots of animals.
DCT did a few plays on the theme of "lonely" lads, didn't they?
I'd be interested to hear if any of these luvverly looking early serials - FLOATING ALONG, SINGING A SONG, THE CITY UNDER THE SEA, BOY IN THE FOREST OF FEAR, THE YEAR OF THE VANAKS, etc. made any appearances in the first few annuals, thanks.
sorry, Raven, this is the only CITY UNDER the SEA material I have: glad you seem to like some of this stuff, however. 'BOY in the FOREST of FEAR' is another brilliantly-drawn, classy strip that is only really appreciated by the few who have the original comics [loads of great stuff is never reprinted in any format], and that is one reason this material is being put on here, so at least a few other comic fans can get a look at this stuff [which it deserves, in my view].
All these scans are from high-quality scans that Alanutron 05 has mailed me; sorry I don't have any more of the 'barge' story either.....maybe Alan can oblige? But any requests you have that I can help with, I will certainly put on here.
Still a lot of good diverse material coming up, the idea is to give a decent basic representation of what SPARKY was like, up until the more familiar 1969 'change in direction'.
----------and lastly for today, page 1 of yet another richly-evocative strip [part 2 the morn.] All these scans originate from issue 73 [11 JUNE, 1966].
Hi Raven, Sadly all of strips mentioned were stand-alone tales and as such none of them made it into any of the Sparky Books.
Mentioned him before but George Radcliffe was the artist behind 'Forest of Fear', Beautiful work. He also drew 'Watch' and the pony story 'Rory' for Sparky at about this time. He was in the main a girl's paper artist but he did do the odd item for the boy's papers too e.g. the Victor strip 'The Bomb with the Purple Stripe'.
Ah well, I thought there may have been the odd sequel! Thanks for letting me know.
Next listing brings us into 1966 now!
`The Moonsters` Moonsters go motor racing.
New story! `Pocahontas` The tale of the Indian Princess in Virginia circa 1607.
`Dreamy Dave and Dozy Dora` The pair find themselves in `Musical Instrument land`.
`The Year of the Vanaks` Final episode where Earth people turn the Vanaks own weapons against them and kill the Vanak leader with Formic acid.
`Will O` the Well` This character (Will) had now returned in illustrated format rather than text. Not quite the sense of wonder that the text stories had evoked.
`The Quest of the Wandering Wingates` Medieval adventures of Norah and Dickon Wingate in the `Holy lands`.
Top half, `Pansy Potter`. Bottom half, two panels. Left panel is “Win A Transistor Radio When you write To Sparkyâ€. Right panel, “Free In Bimbo, A `Pip the Penguin` glove puppet.
Top three quarters, `Sparky`. Bottom quarter, preview of next weeks new story, `Lonely Wood`.
Next line up, also from 1966!
`The Moonsters` All go parachuting with hilarious results! How can you go parachuting on the Moon?
`New story! `Seven at one blow!` The adaptation of the old tale about the tailors apprentice.
New Story! `Huffy, Muffy and Tuffy`. The comic adventures of a family of bears who live in South American rainforests. Yes! Yet another animal based strip.
Top two thirds of page is an illustrated advert for next week’s free gift, the “Crack-Bangâ€. That description would give a different mind picture today!
Bottom third of page is an illustrated preview of next week’s new story, `Children of the Secret Pool`.
New story! `The City under the Sea`. This strip features the futuristic adventures of two children. They live in an underwater city and its adjoining fish farms.
`Dreamy Dave and Dozy Dora` In telly advert world.
`Pocahontas` The adaptation of the story of the red Indian chief’s daughter (Pocahontas) that was set in Virginia in 1607.
`Goldie`. Yes! Another animal based story. This strip relates to Steve and Betty Martin’s pet golden eagle, `Goldie`. Not sure if this was before, or after, the actual escape of real-life `Goldie` from London Zoo.
Top three quarters, `Sparky`. Bottom quarter is a three panel illustration. Left panel is the “Crack-Bang†free gift. Middle panel is a preview of next week’s new story, `Children of the Secret Pool. Right panel is a group illustration of Sparky characters awaiting readers in next weeks comic. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T12:04:21Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,483 | 1,620 |
ebd6e0d46428070f72823cbeb6396fb1 | A decade-long standoff between South Korean technology manufacturer Samsung and a group of former employees has finally come to an end, according to multiple reports over the weekend. The settlement between Samsung and Banolim—a group that’s been representing ex-Samsung workers and their families—was reportedly reached a few weeks ago but is just now being publicized. It relates to a highly-publicized case of poor factory working conditions that resulted in a range of illnesses, miscarriages, child cancer, and workers developing (and ultimately succumbing to) leukemia and brain tumors.
According to the settlement, Samsung has agreed to compensate those workers, or the families of workers who’ve seen their loved ones pass as a result of working in the LCD and chip factories dating as far back as 1984. The compensation goes up as high as 150 million won ($132,000) for those who developed leukemia.
Samsung’s President of the Device Solutions division Kinam Kim, in a statement cited by the Associated Press, acknowledged that the company had failed to “sufficiently manage health threats” at its chip and LCD manufacturing plants, and offered a “sincere apology” to the former workers and families who suffered as a result of the company’s shortcomings.
According to the AP, the standoff between Samsung and its former workers started back in 2007 when Hwang Sang-gi, the father of a 23-year-old former Samsung worker who died of leukemia after working at a Samsung factory, refused to accept a settlement payment. Hwang kicked off what ended up turning into an 11 year journey to get the company—and the broader manufacturing industry—to own up to the devastation that its poor working conditions was causing.
"No apology would be enough when considering the deception and humiliation we experienced (from Samsung) over the past 11 years, the pain of suffering from occupational diseases, the pain of losing loved ones," Hwang said at a news conference with Samsung, via the AP. "But I take today's apology as a promise from Samsung Electronics," to improve the safety of its workplaces, he said.
Per the settlement, the company will work to compensate all former workers and their families by 2028. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-20T10:30:12Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,485 | 370 |
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456dd8d4285734a2a384c5a6044c4181 | Carrizo Planning Multi-Pads in Eagle Ford, Multi-Layer Permian..
Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc. plans to develop more large-scale multi-pad projects in the Eagle Ford Shale and perform additional multi-layer testing in the Permian Basin's Delaware sub-basin in 2019 in expectations of delivering double-digit production growth.
The Houston-based producer reiterated plans to spend $525-575 million on drilling and completions in 2019, a 35% reduction from 2018. Carrizo is running a five-rig drilling program, but it plans to reduce its rig count in the Eagle Ford from four to one by the end of March. Plans are to run two rigs in the Delaware during the first half of the year; a third Delaware rig may be added during the second half.
"This plan should allow us to generate more than 10% production growth during the year while achieving a free cash flow positive inflection point during the third quarter and entering 2020 with positive operational momentum," CEO Chip Johnson said during a quarterly earnings call Tuesday. "At this level of activity, we'd expect to generate continued production growth with a similar level of capital expenditures this year and generate positive free cash flow for the year."
Although Johnson said it was too early to speculate on guidance for 2020, "in the current price environment, our expectations would be to add a second rig back to the Eagle Ford Shale next year as...well economics are quite attractive at current commodity price levels, and they're also competitive with our Permian Basin economics."
However, CFO David Pitts added that the producer has no plans for now to increase activity only on improvements in commodity prices. "We believe reducing our outstanding debt and leverage improves our long term competitive position in the market and will allow us to capitalize on value added opportunities regardless of where we are in commodity price cycle," he said.
In the Eagle Ford, flowback has begun at the operator’s 15-well Pena project, and the 21-well RPG project is being completed, with flowback scheduled to begin in 2Q2019.
In the Delaware, the first four-layer co-development project is underway to test multiple development concepts targeting the Wolfcamp’s A, B and C intervals. It highlighted five wells in the Ford West and Phantom operating areas that had recent, 24-hour 30-day production rates of 1,185-1,737 boe/d (40-66% oil) with laterals from 4,372-11,850 feet.
Carrizo reported total production of 68,328 boe/d in 4Q2018, up 9.5% from the year-ago quarter. Oil production was 43,040 b/d in 4Q2018, 7% higher year/year, while natural gas production climbed 6.2% to 83,067 Mcf/d. Natural gas liquids (NGL) production increased 24.6% to 11,443 b/d.
Full-year production averaged 60,382 boe/d in 2018, up 12.2% from 2017. Oil production increased 13.3% to 38,992 b/d in 2018, helping to offset a 13.5% decline in natural gas production, which totaled 67,503 Mcf/d. Full-year NGL production increased 59% to 10,139 b/d.
Broken down by play, Delaware sub-basin production was 29,655 boe/d in 4Q2018, nearly double from the year-ago quarter. Full-year Delaware production surged to 22,609 boe/d in 2018, equating to a 237% increase from 2017. Production in the Eagle Ford was 38,628 boe/d in 4Q2018, down 7% from 4Q2017, and it was essentially flat in 2018, when production was 37,591 boe/d.
Carrizo drilled 37 net operated wells and completed 16 in the Eagle Ford during 4Q2018, and it drilled four net operated wells in the Delaware. At the end of the quarter, 39 net operated wells in the Eagle Ford and nine in the Delaware were waiting on completion.
The company expects to drill 45-50 net operated wells and complete 70-75 in the Eagle Ford in 2019. It also expects to drill 20-25 and complete 15-20 in the Delaware. Carrizo currently holds about 76,500 net acres in the Eagle Ford and more than 46,000 net acres in the Delaware.
Carrizo reported net income of $255.1 million ($2.75/share) in 4Q2018, compared with a net loss of $23.4 million (minus 29 cents) in the year-ago quarter. For the full year, net income totaled $376.1 million versus $78.5 million in 2017.
Revenues totaled $273.3 million in 4Q2018, compared with $246.8 million a year earlier. Full-year revenues totaled $1.07 billion, up from $745.9 million in 2017. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T06:48:07Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,568 | 781 |
90d8dd1cba3baf0079a1ea48786bfcc9 | There’s an almost Mediterranean charm to the rolling hills here in Michoacán, a state in western Mexico. Avocado farms occupy vast stretches of land, and the rows of low-growing trees resemble the olive gardens of southern Europe. These idyllic farms grow millions of pounds of avocados that Americans consume every year. But there’s a dark story lurking beneath the surface of the fleshy green fruit—and the bowls of guacamole it produces. A drug cartel known as the Caballeros Templarios, the Knights Templar, has infiltrated the avocado sector, and now controls the local trade, from production to distribution. In Mexico, the avocado is called aguacate. It has been a staple food here for thousands of years. It’s also Michoacán’s principal export: 72 percent of all Mexican avocado plantations are located in the state. More than 80 percent of Michoacán’s avocados are exported to the United States—the bulk of them of the fatty Hass variety. In the latter half of 2012 and the early part of 2013, the U.S. imported nearly $1 billion worth of avocados from this state. Not surprisingly, a common nickname for the fruit is oro verde, green gold, because it yields more cash than any other crop—including marijuana. Few people here know more about avocados than Jesús, 50, whose family has been developing plantations and growing the fruit for generations. He took me on a drive around the countryside to show me the ins and outs of his trade, as long as I didn’t reveal his real name. Like many avocado farmers, he is afraid of the Templarios.
“The avocado used to make us all very rich people,” he says as we drive through miles of farms. “A single hectare, yielding one harvest every six months, can make a trader up to 1.5 million pesos ($113,000) per year. During the good years I easily made yearly profits of $1.5 million.” The good years were the ’80s and ’90s, when Jesús’s family was among the wealthiest in Michoacán. Those days are gone. Last year, Jesús barely scraped together a profit of $15,000. Once, he had more than 100 people working for him. Now he has only seven. “The Templarios have ruined my business,” he says. “I don’t know how much longer I have until I go bankrupt.” For decades, rich drug traffickers have purchased avocado plantations to launder money or to make legitimate profits. It wasn’t until several years ago, however, that the Templarios became further involved in the avocado business. The cartel derived from an earlier group of drug traffickers known as La Familia Michoacana. La Familia was founded by Nazario Moreno, called The Craziest One, a former preacher who reportedly wrote his own version of the Bible and recruited new members at drug rehab centers. Under his stewardship, La Familia gained thousands of followers. Most were converts to Moreno’s strange brand of evangelical Christianity, which uses Old Testament verses to justify beheadings and other brutal tactics. Not content to traffic marijuana, cocaine and heroin, La Familia set up a variety of extortion rackets in Michoacán. The avocado business was one of them.
But after Moreno was reportedly killed in 2010, internal strife led to his gang’s dissolution and the creation of its offshoot, the Templarios. This new gang intensified Moreno’s forays into extortion and kidnapping, but went even further. Now avocado farmers and traders say the Templarios not only demand money, but they also actively take over plantations and packing plants. Here in Michoacán, very few dare to speak openly about the Templarios. The farmers prefer to simply call them los malos, the bad guys. With an estimated 100,000 people working directly or indirectly for the cartel, lookouts abound. “We are always being watched,” says Jesús, as we eat at a taco stand in Uruápan. He quickly changes the subject when a man in his 30s in a baseball cap sits next to him. On his elbow, the man has a tattoo of a sword, one of the symbols of the Templarios.
A major part of the cartel’s success is its ruthless efficiency. Through the Michoacán State Committee of Vegetable Health, the authority that regulates the quality standards of farming products, the Templarios have managed to obtain detailed information about every avocado farmer in the area. All are required to tell state authorities how big their land is and how much they produce. Through threats and bribes, the Templarios have gained access to those lists. The extortion usually occurs by phone. The narcos call farmers and tell them how much they have to pay: 10 cents for every kilogram of avocado they produce, $115 for every hectare of land they own. Those who export the fruit have to pay up to $250 per hectare. The Templarios collect the money—cash placed in a bag at an agreed upon drop off—once a year, usually in January. The extortion fees are non-negotiable, says one farmer, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals. “It’s no use trying to convince them to demand less,” he says. “They know exactly how much you own. If you lie to them, they’ll kill you or one of your family members.” This farmer lost two sons last year. They were kidnapped in Guadalajara, the capital of neighboring Jalisco state, after he refused to hand over a plantation to the Templarios. “They demanded I pay $1.5 million. I sold everything I could,” he says, “my house, my cars, everything.” Even after paying the ransom, his boys were never released.
He now thinks they are both dead. The Templarios tend to dispose of their hostages quickly. Every link in the avocado production chain is a cash cow for the cartel, from the quadrilleros, or pickers (whose employment agencies are forced to pay $3.50 per worker per day), to those who buy, develop and sell plantations. The extortion racket is lucrative. In some municipalities, the estimated proceeds come to $3 million per year. Jesús says the Templarios want to control everything—that the cartel is already stealing land and taking over packing plants. Fighting the group is pointless, many farmers say. The Templarios employ hundreds of lawyers and notaries to launder cash and falsify deeds and contracts. Most white-collar Templarios are involuntary participants. They are given the choice between plata o plomo, silver or lead. Three weeks ago, one notary in Uruapán who refused to sign the deeds to his plantations over to the cartel was severely punished: His son was kidnapped and killed a few days later. The extreme violence surrounding Mexico’s avocado business is relatively new, and so is the industry’s dominance in the states. In 1997, the U.S. Congress lifted an eight-decade embargo on Mexican avocados. Business has since surged, and a number of U.S. avocado traders such as West Pak and Mission have established footholds in Michoacán, among other places. I contacted both companies to see if the Templarios have affected their business, but neither responded. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T10:32:56Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,577 | 1,190 |
babf9df5c69565217f490e2dfe216aab | Instructables user madworm has posted a tutorial for making a serious bike tail light. It has a circular pattern of LED lights placed on either side of the seat post that can be programmed to change color and light pattern. You will need some experience with circuit boards, or a bit of research to really understand the instructions, or maybe even a degree in electrical engineering…but for only about 50 bucks and some know-how you can be sure that you won’t be overlooked while out riding at night. Check out the video after the break to see the lights in action.
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Pulsing white light into a driver’s eyes is probably a really bad idea, but that’s pretty cool. Hope it’s easier than the cable descrambler I tried to solder together in college. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T08:16:14Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,586 | 150 |
0a257baf58b326de0a14c72de73141b9 | Experience the first UK exhibition celebrating the iconic designer with Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
As well as dressing some of the most glamorous figures from the 1950s and 60s, Cristóbal Balenciaga’s designs inspired the likes of Christian Dior and Coco Chanel and his work continues to influence haute couture today.
Find more than 100 items of clothing and 20 hats, alongside sketches, photographs, fabric samples and catwalk footage demonstrating the Spanish designer’s masterful craftsmanship. The exhibition also uses X-rays to deconstruct the pioneering design process that made his creations so exceptional.
This entry was posted in Exhibitions, Photography and tagged £, fashion, London, UK, Victoria & Albert Museum. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-18T14:19:30Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,603 | 115 |
8142a09e3c2a3519f3b232312ab1b43f | At the beginning of the twentieth century, the son of an English lord settles in Australia and marries an indigenous woman. It is an age when interracial relationships are not only misunderstood, but result in family conflict, disgrace, and disinheritance.
Then the Christian missionaries come. They destroy the timeless culture and beliefs of Australia's indigenous people, leaving them to flounder in a soup of the white man's religious beliefs. The great-grandmother's telling of the family story is the nourishment that holds it together through war, and the constant battle to adjust and exist in a white man's world. The Christian missionaries will not tolerate any belief or view other than their own.
Amid all this religious and racial conflict, the great-grandchildren adjust and eventually prosper. The young man distinguishes himself in the conflict in Vietnam, while his sister finds her place and flourishes in the food and catering industry.
From the Boer War through two World Wars, the Vietnam War, and the last decades of the twentieth century, Matriarch takes readers on an eye-opening journey through Australian history, culminating in a serial murder mystery that opens old family wounds.
Author Geoffrey Hope Gibson's historical sweep of Australia's past is as broad as James A. Michener's. His style is reminiscent of Richard Llewellyn's depictions of Wales and Argentina, and his depiction of Aborigine mistreatment rivals the most frightening moments in Tayeb Salih's classic postcolonial novel Season of Migration to the North.
"Matriarch is a captivating story that will take readers through time within the aboriginal heart in Australia, and feel the raw truth of their history and social evolution to current times. A Must Read!"
"This sprawling epic tale of love, marriage, injustice, ancestors, misguided religion, grief, rage, and murder is a testament to how the past never dies. In one family's struggles, Gibson creates a story that calls forth the best and worst of what it means to be human. Powerful and unforgettable." | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T00:30:25Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,622 | 337 |
4b64e54bc91671c9ad32ef0e6fa92da5 | Play online some of the best free online nickelodeon games like this new TMNT: Shadow Heroes games here on vitalitygames.com. Play with your favorite cartoon character Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello in this new mission. Imagine that you are a ninja. Stop eat a Pizza and go to fighting! There are waiting a lot of enemies for you who you have to defeat. Moreover you must be very quiet because loud sounds attract spirits who want to kill you. Fortunately there are places where you can hide before them. However, the task of the game Shadow Heroes - TMNT is destroy all lights and enemies. Good luck! | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-25T03:51:45Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,637 | 107 |
da8ed2b4274b1b9672164810bb83a67e | In less than a month, the British will vote for staying in the EU. The event is considered one of the most important of 2016 and analysts are racing to outline the possible scenarios that will follow. Everyone is asking: what can happen if the UK decides to leave the EU?
The question of the exit of UK from the EU, the so-called Brexit, is becoming more intense and open debate among politicians, market operators and analysts. Thus began to emerge various scenarios about what may lead the Brexit both for the UK and for the EU.
On June, the 23rd, British people will vote about the permanence or not of their country in the European Union. In England, the debate is very heated and has seen the involvement of various politicians, international and national institutions as well as rating agencies.
The International Monetary Fund, the rating agencies and the Bank of England, have sided against the UK out of the EU by warning of the possible risks. Boris Johnson, on the other hand, ex-mayor of London, is one of the most vocal supporters of Brexit.
David Cameron, who is part of the same Johnson’s party, is instead doing everything is possible to convince more and more citizens to vote in favor of staying in the EU. The British Prime Minister, in case of victory for the ‘No’, will be probably forced to resign because he has promoted the referendum after he tried to redefine the existing agreements with EU.
There is no clarity about the effects of an exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, yet the event was inserted by the Economist into the top 5 of the possible catastrophic scenarios for the markets.
What would be the impact of the exit of the United Kingdom by the European Union? Several analysts, business men and banks have sought to have their say even if, as highlighted by the English Parliament, he knows what cannot happen economically.
According to a study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung in collaboration with the Ifo Institute in Monaco, the Brexit could cost British taxpayers about 313 billion with GDP down by 14% over 12 years.
Bertelsmann reports analyzed the effects on various sectors of the British economy. A Brexit might annoy the EU countries that may decide to regulate in a tough way the exchanges with the United Kingdom. Such a move would affect different sectors of the British economy and for each one of them would have more or less dramatic effects.
The financial sector would lose 5% and could grow heavy if many of the financial institutions based in London will decide to move their headquarters in another city, for example the European financial capital Frankfurt.
The chemical sector will suffer more, with losses estimated at 11%. Other sectors, like automotive and mechanical engineering would be burdened too.
In contrast, for the remaining EU countries, the Brexit would have a far less significant impact but incisive.
By reference to Germany, the strongest economy in the EU, the study shows very different figures. The German country, decreasing trade with the UK, could burn from a minimum of 8.7 billion euro of GDP to a maximum of 58 billion. In per capita terms, the loss range would be between 100 and 700 euro.
The sectors most affected would be the automotive with losses estimated at around 2%, the electronics, the steel and the food. However, this study does not take into account the Volkswagen scandal that could now cost 1.1% of German GDP.
Also, to compensate the lack of contributions to the European budget by the United Kingdom, Germany alone would have to pay 2.5 billion euro more than what has already been poured.
The departure of the United Kingdom could trigger also the dormant exit ideas of other EU countries, such as Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy who are tired of the austerity policies that have lasted for years.
Currently, the risk Brexit has a predominantly political character. If anything would materialize, to see the economic effects, we will have to wait two or more years. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-23T23:53:49Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,644 | 692 |
ceb2d5b249c903f48e447294e083dd59 | Live poker games at casinos online allow Australians to play this casino card game classic online with a live dealer. Live dealer casinos give Aussies access to loads of popular poker variations, including Texas Hold’em, among others. This popular version of the casino game allows players to simulate the experience they would get in a real-life casino from the comfort of their own home.
As many Australians seek to play poker live online, we have decided to make it easier for our players by providing them with a comprehensive guide to playing live online poker. This includes a guide on how the game works, the types of games available and a bunch of reasons explaining why Aussies should play this version of the game.
How Does Live Poker Online Work?
The live casino game actually works in a very simple manner. Essentially, the game is a live stream in which the player interacts with the dealer (very much like watching a Twitch streamer). The dealer works behind a real-life poker table and handles the deck and all bets. Players are able to interact with dealers and other gamblers through live chat. This communication is what allows the live poker experience to simulate the one seen at land-based casinos so well. Thus, playing live high stakes poker games may be somewhat more thrilling than just playing regular online poker.
Live Holdem Poker Pro – this is one of the most popular versions of the card game in land-based casinos. Thus, it makes sense that it would be popular in live casinos too. Live Hold Em Poker Pro provides for amazing casino gaming experiences.
Live Three-Card Poker – this version of the game is a natural fit for live dealer poker as it invokes highly intense feelings of anticipation. Aussies can expect a world of fun when playing this version.
Jacks or Better – the most commonly played version of poker, Jacks or Better is a natural staple of Australian live casinos. Players can look forward to testing their best live poker strategy against skilled opponents online.
Live poker provides players with the opportunity to experience the thrill of playing gambling games with real people without having to travel to a land-based casino. Players may even build lasting friendships with other players.
Players with fears that the online game is rigged will see real-live dealers shuffle cards, thus implying an online gambling experience that must be fair.
Some gamblers believe that live dealer poker produces more high-intensity adrenaline rushes.
Just as with other versions of the popular card game, this gaming option provides players with the chance at making a living playing online poker. | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-21T02:52:50Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,653 | 449 |
dc4cc7a807f179b5f89db0ad1058469a | What was it like growing up as a Métis person? Have you ever been a victim of racism?
You said you hope your children can be proud of both your Métis heritage and your wife's Ukranian roots. What about your Métis heritage are you proud of? | 2023-04-05T08:53:30.999Z | 2019-04-26T09:37:44Z | c4 | c4_0107 | 286,659 | 48 |