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Starbucks: Internal and External Ethics
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Business ethics is based on broad principles of integrity and fairness and focuses on internal stakeholder issues such as product quality, customer satisfaction, employee wages and benefits, and external local community and environmental responsibilities issues that a company can actually influence. This study discusses the internal and external business ethics practiced at Starbucks Corporation. One of the Starbucks guiding principles is "to contribute positively to communities and environment."
Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment. The Starbucks Company established in 1971 in Seattle's Pike Place market. The company's short-term goal is to open 1,500 locations and long-term goal is to open 30,000 locations within the next decade. Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world next to Oil. The North America revenue accounted for 84.4% of the total revenue and International revenue accounted for 15.6%. Starbucks has more than 100,000 partners (employees). All eligible employees part and full-time qualify for a comprehensive benefit package that includes healthcare benefits and stock option grants through Bean Stock, Starbucks company-wide stock option plan.
According to Howard Schultz Starbucks Chairman, "We have the most knowledgeable work force in our industry". Starbucks believes that people are the cornerstone of their success and ideas, commitment, and connection with customers are the essential elements. Starbucks invests in social programs in coffee-growing communities by contributing$1.8 million for social projects addressing local needs fro housing, health clinics, schools, good roads, and fresh drinking water.
Starbucks is the largest purchaser of Fair Trade Coffee in North America and is licensed to sell Fair trade certified coffees to 23 countries. Starbucks provides affordable credit to coffee farmers through various loan funds so that farmers can invest in their farms and help them through cash shortages during crop cycles.
According to Anne & James "If dishonesty is considered to be unethical and immoral, then anyone in business who is dishonest with stakeholders вЂ" employee, customers, stockholders, or competitors вЂ" is acting unethically and immorally."
The Starbucks takes integrated approach to ensure long-term sustainability of quality of coffee while building mutually beneficial relationships with coffee farmers and communities. Example: Starbucks pays premium prices to help farmers support their families by paying $1.20 per pound on average 299 million pounds of green coffee. This helps coffee farmers cover their production costs and earn a profit. The Starbucks Company encourages farmers to participate in C.A.F.E. practices (coffee and farmer Equity Practices), which a set of socially responsible coffee buying guidelines and offers preferential buying status.
The Starbucks corporation is Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all applicants receives consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status. Starbucks Corporation invests in supporting and engaging our partners (employees/Farmers) in the constant reinvention of the company. Starbucks mission statement is to "provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity."
Starbucks provides extensive orientation and fundamental training program to provide a solid foundation for career advancement.
Examples: Coffee Education is a course focusing on the Starbucks passion for coffee and understanding core products. Learning to lead is three level programs for baristas to develop leadership skills, which includes store operation and effective management practice training.
Business and communication offers employees with basic computer skills, conflict resolution, and management training.
Supplier Code of conduct: Starbucks is committed to treating all individuals with respect and dignity, and protecting the environment. According to companies' policies and ethics, suppliers are required to sign an acknowledgement that they agree to comply with code and standards.
In a glittering ceremony in New York recently, the Council on Economic Priorities (CEP) awarded the International Human Rights Award to Starbucks Corporation at its annual "Corporate Conscience" awards ceremony.
Starbucks Business ethics
What Does "Ethical" Mean? The sobering reality is that the socially responsible business movement may promote corporate behavior that is neither progressive nor particularly ethical. Business ethics is based on broad principles of integrity and fairness and focuses on internal stakeholder issues such as product quality, customer satisfaction, employee wages and benefits, and local community and environmental responsibilities issues that a company can actually influence.
Starbucks represents an excellent example of a company that strives not only to be a great, enduring brand, but also to be a company that champions business practices that produce social, environmental and economic benefits for communities globally.
The company's presence in 33 international markets has sometimes made it an easy target for anti- globalization activists. Actually, several online activism groups maintain websites criticizing the company's fair-trade policies, labor relations, and environmental impact, and holding it as a prime example of what they see as U.S. cultural and economic imperialism. However, people surveys shows Starbucks as a leader in the market for its treatment of coffee farmers, commitment to its nearly 75,000 partners (employees), and the diversity of communities where it conducts business. According to Orin Smith Starbucks president and CEO "Social responsibility is not an add-on to our business, it's an essential part of who we are".
As a global company, Starbucks does business with suppliers from many countries of diverse cultural, social, and economic circumstances. It is a Starbucks guiding principle treating all individuals with respect and dignity. As part of Starbucks corporate social responsibility, they believe these principles
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N.J. House Candidate to Congress: Impeach Trump Now or Get Back to Work!
Published on May 29, 2019 May 29, 2019 by The Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Special Counsel Robert Mueller announced that he's formally wrapping up his investigation on Wednesday, closing his office and returning "to private life."
It was an odd appearance by the tight-lipped prosecutor; nothing new came from the press conference, and Mueller (who previously signaled he wouldn't make any statements) frequently encouraged interested parties to let his report speak for itself.
"If we had confidence that the president clearly did not commit a crime, we would have said so," Mueller told reporters, referring to the obstruction of justice allegations lodged against President Trump. "We did not, however, make a determination as to whether the president did commit a crime. The introduction to the volume two of our report explains that decision."
Click here to see his full press conference.
Republicans and Democrats were quick to push their own narratives after the 11 o'clock presser wrapped up; Trump allies said it was time for Trump critics to move on, while Congress Democrats pledged a renewed commitment to House-led investigations. Others questioned some of the inconsistencies presented by Mueller's comments:
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Exactly right. If Mueller was never going to be able to find obstruction of justice because of DOJ policy, then what was the point of investigating that in the first place? By Mueller's reasoning, he couldn't have said Trump/campaign had conspired with Russia if he had found that https://t.co/RjX8HlHMYU
— Brit Hume (@brithume) May 29, 2019
One New Jersey candidate who hopes to join the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2021 – Josh Duvall of NJ-01 (Camden and Gloucester) – called on the Democrat-controlled House to make their move or get on with the other business of the country.
"The Democrat controlled House of Representatives now has a choice: begin impeachment proceedings based on the Special Counsel report, or start working on policies and proposals that advance the cause of liberty and prosperity for the American people," said Duvall, a Republican. "If partisan Democrats like Donald Norcross conclude that impeachment is the right political move to satisfy their base, while everyday Americans are left to hang in the balance, it will be yet another signal that our South Jersey representative is more interested in playing politics, than promoting prosperity for our constituents."
"Robert Mueller's Special Counsel investigation is over. It's time for Congress to get back to work," the candidate added.
New Jersey's House Democrats remain divided on the issue of impeachment, with some members (like Tom Malinowski of NJ-07) supporting it and others (like Andy Kim of NJ-03 and Mikie Sherrill of NJ-11) offering redirecting statements when pressed.
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Upon investigation of the causes of the escalation of violence against journalists in Afghanistan, we find out that impunity is the biggest factor behind such escalation of violence. A simple scrutiny of the data provided by media support organizations on cases of violence against journalists will lead to the conclusion that the culprits of the majority of cases of violence against journalists are known individuals and groups. Yet, no signs of prosecution of the perpetrators by law enforcement and judicial authorities can be seen in the horizon. It is therefore safe to say that this very attitude gives the criminals and the enemies of freedom of expression in Afghanistan extra courage to freely commit violence against journalists. A recent report released by CPJ expresses that impunity of perpetrators of violence against journalists in Afghanistan exists at concerning levels.
Violence against journalists has emerged as a global issue against freedom of expression. A recent UNESCO report indicates that the phenomenon of impunity from prosecution is on the rise with only 7% of the cases of violence against journalists so for addressed all over the world. Considering the importance of this issue, UNESCO proclaimed the 2nd day of November as the 'International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists' hoping to use vast publicity to draw the world's attention to this issue thereby harnessing its expansion. Also, in May 2015 The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution (resolution #2222) urging Member States to implement definite measures countering the present culture of impunity. However, despite the increasing attention of the international human rights advocacy organizations to this issue, governments – including Afghan government – have so far largely failed to counter the presently rampant phenomenon of impunity.
In Afghanistan, the leaders of the current government signed a written commitment letter prior to election run-off phase pledging to instruct the law enforcement and judicial bodies to reopen and reinvestigate the cases of journalists' murder, and to make every effort to punish the culprits of crimes against journalists. In one instance, the first vice president even ordered the Attorney General's Office to reinvestigate such cases; however, despite all this, no progress was made in practice and the Afghan government continues to fail in this department. The Afghan government should know that it is one of the main addressees of November 2nd in the world.
Afghan journalists' advocacy organizations have used every opportunity to advocate for the assassinated journalists as they are confident that journalists' safety will not be ensured unless justice is served in regards to the culprits of crimes against journalists. They subscribe to the opinion that prosecution of the perpetrators of crimes against journalists will provide the sole guaranty for viability of the currently fragile freedom of expression in Afghanistan. These organizations enjoy support from journalists, civil society organizations and the international community. The international community should not leave Afghanistan alone along this path.


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Video: Pakistani martial arts expert crushes 77 drink cans with his elbow in 1 minute to set world record
by Dawood Rehman | Published on February 25, 2017 (Edited February 25, 2017) 
GEMONA, Italy – A martial arts expert from Pakistan has set a world record for "Most drink cans crushed with elbow in one minute." Muhammad Rashid quickly delivered several mighty elbow strikes as he crushed a total of 77 full
GEMONA, Italy – A martial arts expert from Pakistan has set a world record for "Most drink cans crushed with elbow in one minute."
Muhammad Rashid quickly delivered several mighty elbow strikes as he crushed a total of 77 full cans to set the Guinness World Record.
The Guinness World Records rules for this challenge state that the cans must be unopened at the beginning and then crumpled to a minimum width of 3 cm (1.18 in).
Organized by the Associazione Cons.erva, a large audience came to watch the attempt in Gemona, Italy and cheer Rashid on.
Many of the spectators had to put up umbrellas to protect themselves from the spray, according to the official Guinness World Records website.
Rashid hails from Karachi, Sindh, and is the founder and president of Pakistan Academy of Martial Arts.
He has achieved a number of impressive Guinness World Records titles over the past couple of years. Some of his other titles include: Most nunchaku hits in one minute (350); Most walnuts crushed by the hand in one minute (201); Most walnuts crushed with elbow in one minute (128); and Most spins of a fire staff in one minute (188).
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The Beautiful Complexity of the Cosmic Web
3D interactive visualization lets users explore the vast, hidden structure of the universe
STAFFBy Amanda Montañez on April 14, 2016
Credit: Kim Albrecht
Scientists first discovered the so-called "cosmic web" less than a decade ago. Since then, various questions have lingered, perhaps foremost among them: What does the cosmic web look like? A new visualization by Kim Albrecht at the Center for Complex Network Research helps to address this intriguing mystery.
But first, let's back up: What exactly is the cosmic web? In short, it is the vast network formed by all of the galaxies in the Universe and the web-like strands linking them together. Composed of invisible hydrogen gas filaments, these intergalactic connections make up the majority of ordinary matter in the Universe, and trace the distribution of dark matter as well.
To observe these cosmic threads directly is challenging, to say the least. Astrophysicists have managed to image enough pieces of the cosmic web that predicted models of its structure seem sufficiently reliable. Last year, the researchers behind the Illustris project used these models to construct a 2D simulation of the cosmic web, visualizing key data such as gas density, temperature, and velocity.
With Illustris as a foundation, visual researcher and information designer Kim Albrecht has now created an ambitious new 3D visualization of the cosmic web. Entitled "Network Universe," Albrecht's project builds on the Illustris simulation, taking it to a new level that is not just interactive, but immersive.
Image from Network Universe by Kim Albrecht
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As I zoomed, panned, and rotated through Network Universe, I was immediately struck by the visual disparities among the three cosmic web "models" it presented. Where did these intriguing variations come from? The answer lay in the science on which the visualization was based.
Fixed Length Model
Varying Length Model
Nearest Neighbors Model
Albrecht's visualization was born of a collaborative research project aiming to evaluate various algorithms that might dictate the structure of the cosmic web. The three visual renditions of the network represent the three main models that were tested. The website offers a brief, one-sentence summary of each model, and the research paper breaks them down further into mathematical formulas. I'll admit, I glazed over when reading the formulas, and while the descriptions on the website were somewhat friendlier, I still struggled initially to understand the precise origin of what my eyes perceived. After some critical thought and an email exchange with Albrecht, answers began to solidify in my mind.
The Fixed Length Model is reasonably simple: All nodes (i.e. galaxies) within a given distance of one another are connected. Those nodes without any neighbors within that radius are on their own, while those with many neighbors have equally many connections. As a result, the visualization appears very dense in certain spots, where nodes are closely grouped, and quite sparse in others.
In the varying length model, things get a bit more complicated. Here, the larger the node, the longer its connections can reach. Smaller nodes can also form connections, but only to those relatively close to them. What results is a rich visual density characterized by extensive, overlapping strands and intense whiteness concentrated around the largest nodes.
Finally, according to the Nearest Neighbors Model, each node is limited to n links, and those links are shared only with those nodes closest to it. So, let's say n = 3. For some nodes, the three nearest neighbors will all be close by, while for others, they may be much farther. However, even for those with many neighbors, the number of connections cannot exceed three. Therefore, the visualization never becomes highly dense like either of its counterparts, and the distribution of white on black is relatively even throughout.
While all of the visualizations are beautiful and fun to explore, to me, there is something about Nearest Neighbors. The connection lines appear exceptionally clean, and there is a certain pleasant naturalness about the overall composition; a sense of randomness tempered by an overriding order. One might even compare it to certain structures in nature, such as neural networks in the brain, or a mesh of protein filaments.
Interestingly, as outlined in the research paper, it is the Nearest Neighbors Model that turns out to be the strongest in terms of its compatibility with actual observed characteristics of the cosmic web. While there is obviously much more science to explore around these results, the visual artist in me is satisfied with this outcome on its simple, poetic face. That which appears most beautiful to the human eye, and which indeed most closely resembles the stuff of which the human herself is made, just happens to be the truth.
Amanda Montañez
Amanda Montañez is an associate graphics editor at Scientific American.
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Lymphedema (or lymphoedema) is a chronic and progressive condition where fluid accumulates in the arm or the leg as a result of damage to lymph nodes and the lymphatic system.
A healthy lymphatic system drains the fluid through lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes (which act as "filters" of the body) through to blood vessels.
Lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels damage can be caused by treatments of an illness like cancer (i.e. breast cancer surgery with removal of several lymph nodes followed by radiotherapy).
Iatrogenic lymphedema is lymphedema resulting from a medical treatment or surgery for an illness.
It is also called secondary lymphedema. It is the most common form of lymphedema.
Lymphedema can also be the result of a malformation of the lymphatic vessels and/or lymph nodes and be congenital. It can appear at birth or during the first years of the life; it often appears at puberty.
Congenital lymphedema results from a malformation of the lymphatic system and is also called primary lymphedema.
Dr. Becker is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Paris, France. She pioneered a surgery treatment for lymphedema called autologous lymph node transfer (ALNT), also known as vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT), and brought the technique to the US.
ALNT/VLNT is a microsurgery technique used to treat patients who suffer from lymphedema.
The lymph node transplant technique involves taking a couple of healthy lymph nodes from another part of the body (usually the groin) to replace the damaged lymph nodes.


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KATE Hudson and fiance Matt Bellamy have reportedly bought a $4.95 million Los Angeles mansion. The couple, who are expecting their first child, settled on the luxurious five-bedroom home in the beachside suburb of Pacific Palisades after deciding against a more expensive Malibu mansion they were looking at in March. The 650 sq m English-style property, which is said to be close to the actress's parents Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, was built in 1935 and features seven bathrooms, a library, a sauna and a home gym. Hudson, 32, and Muse front man Bellamy, 33, have been dating since April last year. The actress also has a seven-year-old son Ryder with ex-husband Chris Robinson. - Daily Mail / AP Picture: Peter Kramer/AP
PINK is getting familiar with "snot, tears and poop". The 31-year-old singer gave birth to her first child, daughter Willow Sage, just over two weeks ago, and the superstar is already embracing the unglamorous side of parenthood. "My life was once whiskey, tears, and cigarettes ... now it's snot, tears, and the color of poop. #bliss," Pink tweeted Tuesday. "I do miss the whiskey though," she added. - People / AFP Picture: -/AFP
SEAN Penn seems to be moving on after his split from Scarlett Johansson - he's been spotted having dinner with actress Garcelle Beauvais. The 50-year-old actor and human rights activist hit the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles earlier this week and sat alone at the bar, but was eventually joined by the Franklin & Bash actress. "When she arrived, they moved to the front corner table, which put them on display," a source told E! Online. "They sat inside for a while and even ordered food." There is speculation that the dinner wasn't romantic, but rather that the stars were discussing their efforts to help rebuild Haiti. Penn has been heavily involved in the relief effort after the 2010 earthquake and Haitian-born Beavais, 44, lost an aunt in the earthquake. "I did a short film, called Eyes to See, a lot of charity and raising money," she told Jet magazine in a recent interview. "My family in Miami is doing everything: sending coats, sending supplies. A lot of people have stepped up for Haiti." Neither of the stars' reps would comment on the nature of the dinner. - E! Online / Getty Picture: Valerie Macon/Getty Images
JAMES Franco is "sad" that network soap operas are dying. The 33-year-old actor, who surprised everyone by joining the cast of American soap General Hospital in 2009 almost a decade into his successful film career, told Access Hollywood about his frustration about the demise of soaps in the US. "I'm sad," he said. "They're just something that has always been around since I've been alive... I'm sad that it's possible they won't be there in the same way." Following the announcement that All My Children and One Life to Live - which have both enjoyed more than 40 years on the air - would be cancelled, only four American are to remain on the air: The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and General Hospital. "General Hospital, in particular, is full of people that I'm friends with," Franco continued. "They've become collaborators, so I would be very, very sad if that suddenly didn't exist anymore." - Access Hollywood / AP Picture: Marion Curtis/AP
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Historic Buildings, Timber Windows and UK Tennis Tournaments
With the British tennis events concluding at Wimbledon's All England Club this week, we take a look at some of the main tennis club events in the UK, their history and the properties that can be found in the surrounding areas.
The Queens Club, Source.
West Kensington – Queens Club
The Queen's Club, named after Queen Victoria, was established in 1886 and was the first multipurpose sports complex to be built in the world.
The President's Room is the most impressive room within the Victorian clubhouse building. The room was refurbished in 2009 and has beautiful casement windows and French doors which open out onto a balcony with views of the tennis courts.
The club is home to the Aegon Championships, an annual event on the men's professional ATP World Tour. The Aegon Championships were originally known as the London Grass Court Championships and were established in 1890. The event is held every June as part of the approach to Wimbledon and one week after the French Open.
Located in West Kensington, near Baron's Court Underground, the Queen's Club is surrounded by terraced period properties with timber sash windows.
Hurlingham Club, Source.
Fulham – Hurlingham Club
In 1760 Dr William Cadogan (1711-1797), a famous physician of his day, leased nine acres from the then Bishop on which he built a 'cottage' – now the core of the present Hurlingham House.
In 1797 the lease was re-granted to John Ellis (1757-1832). Mr Ellis employed the architect George Byfield to enlarge the 'cottage' into a neoclassic mansion. The Georgian mansion, which is grade I listed, still stands today, boasting several large timber sash windows and timber French doors.
Tennis was introduced in Hurlingham Club in 1877, although the club only began hosting the Aspall Tennis Classic match 23 years ago. The event takes place the week before Wimbledon after the Aegon Championships.
The Hurlingham Club is located in Fulham, near Putney Bridge Underground, home to a variety of period properties, including numerous Victorian and Edwardian properties.
All England Club, Source.
Wimbledon – All England Club
The Wimbledon Championships started in 1877 with the Gentlemen's Singles competition. In 1884, the Ladies' Singles and Gentlemen's Doubles competitions were added. Ladies' Doubles and Mixed Doubles events were then added in 1913. However, until 1922, the reigning champion only had to play in the final, against whoever had won through to challenge him/her.
As the name suggests, The Millennium Building at the All England Club was built for the millennium in 2000 to provide better facilities for players, staff, members and journalists.
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is located in Wimbledon, by Wimbledon Park. The area is home to multiple timber casement windows and Georgian sash windows.
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192.168.l.l, is the admin IP address that is used to login into any branded router. This 192.168.1.1 address is used when manufacturers are making a system. It is used when setting up a remote system as well. You can be able to alter the initial address when you access http://192.168.1.1 URL. When you retain the initial address the entire system will work with ease.
There are systems that utilize 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.o.1 as their IP address instead of 192.168.l.l. You can use the IP address that you like depending on your taste and preference. If anybody want to change the router login 192.168.0.1 ip address to this 192.168.1.1 but it is available after login into the branded router.
For you to exchange or share information that is in a computer system, you will need to adjust some of the remote settings. For you to be able to do this, you will need to feed http://192.168.l.l in the search bar and press at 'enter'.
In rare cases, the program can fail to access the admin dashboard. When this takes place you will need to use admin software. This is to check whether the initial host is reachable through the IP network.
Click at 'run' or press windows + R button in the keyboard.
You will get a summon window when you click at CMD. Ping the 192.168.1.1 IP address.
You will get to know whether the system is functioning or not.
When the system responds by asking you to request for 'time out' you identify that the system has an issue. The error hinders it from linking with the remote switch.
What Are The Possible Causes Of The Above Issue?
When your program has an intermediary setup the above error can appear.
When there is a fault in the designing of the IP property or on the PC.
When your PC has various system cards and the setting of each TCP differs from the rest.
When your router has a different IP address rather than 192.168.1.1.
When you enter the 192.162.0.1 IP address instead of 192.168.1.1.
When the modem settings are not compatible with the default settings of your switch. This hinders any user from linking to the switch.
This can take place even when the IP and PCs settings are right.
How Do I Set Up My Remote Switch?
When you are sharing the broadband internet you will need the switch. This is especially when you have several PCs.
You will need to link the WAN port. This is because you will be using a switch when it doesn't have the remote capacity.
You will need to link your PC with the LAN port. When the links are not on the initial link works with SYS light. You could be having an issue that relates to the line. This can make you experience a red symbol on your PC. You can solve this problem by alternating the links or by rechecking the link associations.
Feed http://192.168.l.l in the search tab and click at 'enter'.
Click on the login box. Enter the user mane and the password.
Click at the 'set up wizard'.
Choose the correct mode. You can either choose the IP address or the PPPOE.
Most people prefer using PPPOE. It requires you to use a username and a password. You will this information from the ISP.
The ISP will provide you with other details like IP address, DNS, passage. There are some types of fiber optic that uses a static IP address.
What is Contained in Setup Wizard?
SSID. This is the initial switch name that you get when you are looking for remote signs. You can choose to give it a name or opt to leave it blank.
When you want to set up the username for the switch you will need to click at WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK. This username will help you in linking your device with the switch. It acts as a security for your device as well. When you lock the device, people cannot access your system without your permission.
You need to reboot the switch and log into http://192.168.l.l. Your IP address will appear as 0.0.0.0, you will have to give the system a few minutes for it to load your actual IP address. There are some remote switches that contain DHCP. This makes them to be outstanding and popular. When you connect your PC to a remote switch or link switch, the switch chooses the IP address that the PC will utilize.
192.168.1.1 IP address works effectively. It is the most popular IP address that is used globally. When it fails to connect you should check the lines connection.


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The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) could produce enough energy through renewable forms to power the world three times over, according to a new report by Booz & Company, a global management consulting firm.
To date, notes the report, this potential has gone largely untapped, owing to a series of policy decisions favoring conventional energy. However, a series of factors should push smart governments and companies toward more closely examining the potential for renewable energy in the so-called MENA region, contend the report's authors.
Without question, wind and solar offer the greatest potential in the MENA region, concludes the report. Furthermore, note the report's authors, wind energy is already cost-competitive with traditional energy sources in the region, once subsidies for conventional energy are taken into consideration; solar power is rapidly approaching parity.
Other forms of renewable energy (including geothermal and biomass) may be promising, but most MENA countries do not have the natural resources to make them viable, states the report.
The report concludes those MENA countries that act quickly could eventually become the renewable energy sector's world leaders.


In an interview with WWD, Balenciaga owner François-Henri Pinault has explained the choice of Alexander Wang as the new Balenciaga creative head, hinted at the possibility of a couture line for the French house and talked about Wang's Asian influences.
PPR boss, and owner of Balenciaga, François-Henri Pinault has hinted that the famously forward-thinking label may make a return to the haute couture calendar.
The news is a tantalizing prospect for fashion fans, and comes just after the official announcement that New York designer Alexander Wang would be taking over from Nicolas Ghesquière as the creative director of the Balenciaga brand.
In an interview with WWD, Pinault explained that the designer had always been an attractive candidate for the role due to his youth, global reach and his Asian influences: "Wang is young and he has a very universal culture. He is American with Chinese roots. His family is based in Shanghai."
Balenciaga heads were apparently swayed by Wang's qualities as a designer, so much so that Pinault even touted the idea of a return to haute couture for the brand "he has a very strong talent not only when it comes to accessible product, but his talent could also be adapted for couture at Balenciaga. It will be a big challenge for him."
Nonetheless, there is no desire for a dramatic split with the past and Nicolas Ghesquière's legacy. "We plan to continue to build on what has been built by Nicolas," said Pinault. "We have spent a lot of time determining where the brand is and where we want to stay in terms of being very modern and avant-garde, but still being influenced by the street. Nicolas was one of the best at this."
The house of Balenciaga was established in 1914 by Spanish Basque designer Cristóbal Balenciaga and produced haute couture designs until 1968 when it was closed by its eponymous founder. It was then re-opened in 1986 as a high-fashion prêt-à-porter label and has grown in stature since the 1997 appointment of Ghesquière, who left the house after 15 years at the helm this November.


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World premiere on Red Square: Audi A5 DTM in Moscow
3:55 PM PST - 2/7/2013 Written By: AUDI AG
Photography by: Audi
Edoardo Mortara, Mattias Ekström Red Bull Audi A5 Source Audi
Audi in the heart of the Russian capital before DTM debut
Mattias Ekström and Edoardo Mortara thrill fans
Deliveries in 2012 up by 44.1 percent: Russia an important market for the Four Rings
On August 4, 2013 the DTM will be entering new territory to contest a race in Russia for the first time in its near 30-year history. Audi is the only brand to have visited Moscow half a year before the DTM round: Mattias Ekström and Edoardo Mortara today presented themselves together with an Audi A5 DTM to a large number of fans and journalists.
The agreements have been signed, the date has been confirmed, the level of excitement before the event is rising. While the motorsport scene is feverishly looking forward to the DTM debut in Russia, Audi sent three of its stars to Red Square months before the first race: Mattias Ekström, Edoardo Mortara plus an Audi A5 DTM. Press conference at the Garage Center for Contemporary Culture, ceremonial unveiling of the 460-hp race car, photo shoot on Red Square, great enthusiasm and countless requests for autographs by the Russian fans - the first visit of the DTM stars in the heart of Moscow caused a major sensation.
"Complementing the calendar by a race in Moscow marks a decisive step for the DTM. It's a great opportunity to present ourselves in an important market with an affinity for motorsport,"said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. The numbers underscore the significance of the country for Audi: More than 33,500 automobiles delivered to Russian customers in 2012 correspond to an increase by 44.1 percent compared to the year before. Of Audi's top ten sales markets, Russia was the one to record the fastest growth last year.
"The huge enthusiasm we were met with in Moscow is fantastic,"said Mattias Ekström, who had never been to Russia before. "I always enjoy getting to know new countries and people. Right after the first day here in Moscow I'm convinced that it has been a very good decision to hold a race here. I can hardly wait to return in August."
Two-time race winner in the 2012 season, Edoardo Mortara, has high expectations as well: "I don't know the Moscow Raceway yet but the layout looks interesting and promises a lot of action. I think the spectators can expect quite a bit on track and of course off track as well. I'm very excited about the DTM's first visit to Russia."
Elena Smirnova, Head of Audi Russia, shares the excitement of the two Audi stars. "Motorsport is the best forge of the brand's technologies," she said. "Now, when this kind of sport is on the rise in Russia, when professional race tracks are being built in different regions of the country, Audi is ready to show the new edges of its character. The fans of Audi here are looking forward to the beginning of the DTM series' new season. They will be able to cheer for our drivers, personally attending the stage at Moscow Raceway for the first time. Russia is one of the top ten markets for Audi, so today, a few months before the championship gets to our country, we are pleased to introduce the Audi A5 DTM to our fans."
Audi Motorsport-Newsletter 14/2013
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WEC one-two victory for Audi at Silverstone
2013 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in World Champion's style. The two Audi R18 e-tron quattro cars dominated the Silverstone 6 Hours and deservingly clinched a one-two victory...


Today I will tell about jquery validator – how to build professional web forms with validation. I will use jQuery Validator Plugin for our tutorial.
In this file I draw rules of validation of all my 3 forms. Hope this is very easy to understand how to use it.
Very nice form but could you also write a tutorial about the 'backend' of such a form?
Hi, commonly this is another side (PHP) – server side. In this side we accepting sent data and perform actions with it.
It will make all came information – safe.
After, you can even add this (as example as new member) to your database.


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Virgin Mobile Offering 30-Percent Off iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
Brandon Russell
Virgin Mobile is currently offering Apple's most recent iPhone models (iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c) for some pretty awesome off-contract prices. The Sprint MVNO, which offers unlimited minutes, messaging and data for $50 per month, has the 16GB iPhone 5s listed at $384.99 without a two-year contract. Up the internal storage to 32GB, and you're looking at $454.99, and $524.00 for the 64GB model. If you purchase the device directly through Apple (unlocked and contract-free), the 16GB iPhone 5s starts at $649. Obviously there's a huge price difference.
The catch is that the device will still technically be shackled to Virgin Mobile, but you'll have yourself an iPhone 5s with no contract at a pretty reasonable price. The 16GB iPhone 5c, meanwhile, starts at $314.99 off-contract, while the 32GB model goes for $384.99 (the same price as the 16GB iPhone 5s). An unlocked and contract-free 16GB iPhone 5c starts at $549 through Apple.
If you're interested in Virgin Mobile, these are some of the best prices we've seen the Apple's flagship handsets, and the carrier's plans certainly aren't bad. In addition to the $50 unlimited plan, Virgin also offers a $40 plan with 1,200 minutes, unlimited data and messaging, and a $30 plan with 300 minutes and unlimited data and messaging. If you're on a budget, now might be as good a time as ever to get an iPhone. It's unclear how long the deals will go for, but it appears they're Web exclusive and only for a limited time, so you better act fast.
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Local December 30, 2019 | 8:57 am
700 Haitians are repatriated daily in the border area
After Christmas, the income of Haitians rises. PHOTO: ADRIANO ROSARIO
Santo Domingo, DR
The general commander of the Army of the Dominican Republic, Estanislao Gonell Regalado, said yesterday that they reinforced the provinces that border Haiti with members of the National Police and naval and area units in the north and south, which will guarantee the low flow of Haitian migrants.
The general added that so far this month they have repatriated around 300 to 700 Haitians daily in the four main points: Jimaní, Dajabón, Elias Piña, and Pedernales.
The general stressed that the entry of migrants into the country for these Christmas dates are massive, but that they will only be able to enter legally.
"We will prevent the Haitians from always entering our country at the end of the year and at the beginning of the year, only those with their documents will cross," said Gonell.
He labeled the crisis in Haiti as "a delicate situation" while reporting that the markets in the border area are not inconvenient.
"Everything arises normally… there is a good flow and good sale of each one, both Dominican and Haitian; right now the border is totally calm," said the commander.
On the border fence, there are usually 600 men, who will be duplicated with members of the National Police and the other institutions of the armed forces.
A total of 9,700 soldiers will remain until the end of January in the southern and northern part, which will ensure that Haitians do not cross into the country illegally during the end of the year and the new year, according to information provided by the general.
In addition, he said that the border is maintained without any inconvenience so far and that border markets operate normally, given the situation facing neighboring Haiti.
Situation of Haiti
In late August of the year, 2019 hundreds of Haitians took to the streets to protest the lack of fuel. This generated a series of uprisings and vandalism in the country. Haiti was plunged into a serious political crisis that forced the authorities to close schools and other public institutions—the already suffering tourism was further impacted.
The political opposition calls for the resignation of the current president, Jovenel Moise, whom they accused of corruption. However, the president does not give indications of abandoning power.
Foreign Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Miguel Vargas, said last December 11 that: "It is necessary to prevent Haiti from falling into a spiral of total chaos, from which it would take years to recover. The major emergencies focus on food insecurity and health problems."
In addition, Vargas said that the instability of the Haitian territory hinders the aid provided by international organizations. He also added that approximately four million Haitians go hungry.
In November, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicated that the crisis in Haiti is unprecedented.
Repeated blockades in the country between 2018 and 2019 have negatively impacted the country's economy, increasing inflation to 20 percent.
Neighboring Haiti remains in a state of uncertainty for the year 2020 and without indications of improvement.


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A network modelling approach to assess non-pharmaceutical disease controls in a worker population: An application to SARS-CoV-2
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YMS Minesweeper Deck Plans
Located in Lake Washington are three YMS minesweepers. Two of these vessels are very much intact. Our team has been using the below deck plans to explore these three vessels over the last several years. These deck plans are for YMS series 135-409.
Please note that these plans should be used only for general reference. The vessels in Lake Washington have been modified following their military use and do not fully match the structural diagrams. Additionally, the two groups conducting penetration dives on the newest minesweeper both experienced partial structural collapse. The latest collapse was quite serious and could easily have been life threatening. Both dives required a zero visibility exit from the vessel.
Penetration dives on the Lake Washington Minesweepers should not be undertaken.
The below files are high resolution PDF files:
Outboard Profile
Inboard Profile & Deck Plans
Main Deck, Forecastle, Chart House & Pilot House
In Lake Washington, Minesweeper, YMS #118 (or 124 or 311), YMS 359, YMS 416 (Healys 1) Tags Deck Plans, Lake Washington, Puget Sound Divers, YMS Minesweeper
Exploration of the YMS 359
On Saturday April 19th 2008 Scott Christopher, a Seattle area NAUI Technical Dive Instructor, and "Northwest Grateful Diver" Bob Bailey dove the wreck of the YMS 359. The YMS 359 was a YMS-1 Class Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper : Laid down September 12th, 1942 by Robert Jacob Inc., City Island, NY; Launched April 9th, 1943; Completed August 20th 1943. It was struck from the Naval Register February 7th, 1947. It was then sold January 6th, 1948. The vessel was sunk in the middle of Lake Washington straight out from Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA at a depth of 200 feet.
The ship has the following specifications : Displacement 270 t.; Length 136'; Beam 24' 6"; Draft 8'; Speed 13 kts; Complement 50; Armament one single 3"/50 gun mount; Propulsion two 880 shp General Motors diesel engines, two shafts.
The dive team descended to 190 feet and tied in a primary reel. The ship was located within seconds. The Scott Christopher carefully tied off the primary reel mid-ship and lead the teams exploration toward the bow section. The wreck is in fair condition. There are several side compartments panels that have been removed that will allow easy access for future penetration. This wreck was easy to identify as the military numerical markings are still present on each side of the ship. The Starboard side was explored from mid ship to the bow. The team continued exploration around the bow, surveying the upper portion of the port side of the vessel. The cabin structure is still clearly identifiable.
This wreck is covered with exploration line that was left, either by careless explorers or abandoned due to an emergency that arose. Our dive team operations will plan a future expedition to this site in order to remove this unwanted and potentially deadly hazard. Our goal is to restore this vessel to the original condition in which it sank.
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YMS 359 – Side scan imagery of the shipwreck in Lake Washington
This image is a picture of the YMS 359 located in 200' fresh water in Lake Washington. The image is taken from the stern and the minimal angle results in the sharp shadow from the bow. This image was taken at 3 knots using a range setting of 600 feet.
Shaun Gardner acted as captain on all these scans. He is getting very good at capturing higher speed, longer range images.
The second image is the original general scan we had some time ago when we mapped that section of the lake. As dives are slowing down on YMS #3 we are going back and picking-up several unknow targets.
In Lake Washington, Minesweeper, Shipwrecks, Sonar Imagery, YMS 359
YMS Minesweeper #2 – YMS 359
This minesweeper is in quite good condition and has been extensively explored by SCRET and identified as the YMS 359 based on the numerical marking still located on the bow of this vessel. Puget Sound Divers currently has just 4 dives on this wreck as it has been primarily exploring the third minesweeper this year.
Sitting at 200' and offering several penetration opportunities this is certainly a nice wreck to dive. On the aft deck both holds have been cut open for engine removal and scuttling but several equipment items remain and the holds are open enough for easy exploration. The bottom is silty so line should certainly be laid.


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Les Pierres bleues du désert est un court-métrage écrit et réalisé par Nabil Ayouch en 1992 au Maroc dans la région de Tafraout. Il révèle Jamel Debbouze au public à l'âge de 16 ans.

Synopsis
Un jeune Marocain, fasciné par la possibilité d'existence de pierres bleues dans le désert, est incompris et exclu par sa communauté. Seul le marabout du village croit en ses qualités

Fiche technique
 Réalisation : Nabil Ayouch
 Scénario : Nabil Ayouch
 Production : Shem's
 Photographie : Vincent Jeannot
 Musique : Jean-Philippe Rykiel
 Montage : Albert Coporossi
 Pays : Maroc
 Durée : 21 minutes

Distribution
 Jamel Debbouze
 Naima El Mcherqui
 Mohammed Benbrahim
 Souad Saber
 Salah Eddine Benmoussa
 Omar Chenbod

Distinctions
 1993 : Nommé au Torino International Festival of Young Cinema
 2005 : Sélectionné au Festival du film de Locarno hors compétition

Notes et références

Liens externes

Film marocain sorti en 1993
Film dramatique marocain
Court métrage marocain
Film réalisé par Nabil Ayouch

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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Оуенс може да се отнася за:
 Андре Оуенс (р. 1980), американски баскетболист
 Бък Оуенс (1929 – 2006), американски музикант
 Джеймс Оуенс (р. 1945), американски бизнесмен

 Оуенс, река в Австралия, ляв приток на Мъри


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CBS is planning to produce a mini-series on my father, Ronald Reagan for release in November. I haven't seen the script, which I understand has been leaked around Hollywood and is anything but friendly to my dad.
Nobody from CBS has talked to me or any other member of my family which leads me to believe that whatever the series has to say about the Reagans will be from hearsay, and not from family members.
The problem with being a member of my family was best expressed by my mother, Jane Wyman. She said that the problem for us is that when we have an argument in our family, as all families do, it's like having it inside a bass drum, everybody hears about it.
And then the media takes those arguments that happen in our family as they happen in all families, and try to make a big deal about it. It's as if they believe we should be the prefect family, that we should never have any problems, never have any arguments, but should think alike, walk alike, talk alike and just be alike. But we are not.
Some of us were born in the 40s, others were born in the 50s, some were born in 1911 -- different time periods, different periods of life, different attitudes, and different belief systems. Some of us are conservatives, some are liberals, we have pro-lifers, we have pro-choicers, but somehow America is obsessed with the idea that we don't think alike and so when there's a problem between Patti and Nancy, or me and Nancy or Patti and dad, or Ron and Nancy, or Maureen and me -- the kind of thing that happens in every family -- it's a big deal. I fear that Hollywood will show any family spats in a negative light, claiming that unlike other families we don't get along, when in reality it's the kind of thing that's common to all families.
I'll admit that there are some crazy and wild things that go on in our family. Nancy, for example believes that before you visit you should call and make an appointment, as if you were going to the dentist or the doctor. It's crazy, but that's what she does. That's the way she is. Do I think it's nuts? Sure.
But it's nothing to get all riled up about -- I still see my dad. I just have to do it by appointment. So what? But Hollywood would take that and make it look as if the American Civil War was being re-enacted by the Reagans every time one of us wants to see my father.
I fully expect this miniseries will be largely unfavorable to my dad. Hollywood has never warmed up to him, even when he was going to bat for them as president of the Screen Actor's Guild and won the right for actors to get residual payments when their movies were rerun -- a right he refused to give to himself because he thought that this would be a conflict of interest. So his movies alone are exempt from residuals.
Hollywood has been hijacked by the liberal left. When people watch this miniseries they need to recognize they are watching a typical American family, with all its virtues and all of its faults.
Finally, it does not matter to me that Barbra Streisand's husband James Brolin is playing the part of my dad. What does matter is who writes the script and who directs the series. All Brolin can do is read the lines the writer has written, and follow the orders of the director.
Aside from that, I'm glad that Brolin has found a job. It gets him out of the house and gives him something to do. Once again Ronald Reagan has found work for someone in Hollywood.


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