You Have Dark_Falcon listed twice. The jerk was banned but begged his way back to LGF so he needs to be taken off the list.
Threecoloursblue is iceweasel. Tim Blair never posted on LGF although his blog wsa delsited.
oh, thanks for pointing out the mistake anonymous.
sorry wolfie. you're now listed in the October banishees and in The (complete) Book of The Banned. You too Herb!
Wow. I recognize so many nics including, of course, my own.


I can't forgive him. I won't forgive him, he betrayed me. They don't deserve to be forgiven after what they did to me. How do you forgive the unforgivable? How do you forgive when you have experienced abuse, injustice, heart-break, betrayal or broken relationships? How do you forgive when there is anger, fear, uncertainty, emotional wounds and scars? How do you forgive when what has happened to you feels like it is unforgivable?
The Bible is crystal clear in calling us to forgive: Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13) But isn't true, it is easier to talk about forgiveness than it is to do it? And while we know that however painful it might be to extend forgiveness to one who has wounded us deeply, it is infinitely better than refusing to forgive. To harbour and unforgiving spirit, which inhibits the flow of God's grace and power in our lives, is a high price to pay and so very often, it is the one who refuses to forgive who is most miserable.
The truth of Scripture, the remarkable words of Jesus on the cross, Father forgive them for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34), should be sufficient to stir our hearts to obedience in this regard. Jesus uttered these simple yet powerful words, and in those words…your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. (1 John 2:12) When we grasp the enormity of God's forgiving grace in our lives, how can we not also extend that grace to those who have wronged us.
My friends at Valley, is there someone in your life, someone who has wronged you, who has hurt you deeply? God's demand of us is simple and straight-forward, Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13) Remember, forgiveness is choice, a choice to extend grace, to let go, to release, to pardon--forgiveness is always a choice. It's a choice about how you respond to one who has wronged or offended you. And, the Bible doesn't say, 'forgive them if you feel like it'. If you have been wounded, you will probably not "feel" like forgiving. Forgiveness is not a feeling, it's a choice, a decision you make in your heart; it is a choice to release others from their offenses against you. 1 Corinthians 13:5 tells us that love keeps no record of wrongs. Forgiveness means letting go of the hurt, the anger and the desire for revenge. Forgiveness doesn't mean we erase from our minds the wrong that was done, forgiveness means we choose not to remember, not to dwell on it.
Sometimes people say, 'He doesn't deserve to be forgiven'. Of course, he doesn't, no one "deserves" forgiveness. Forgiveness isn't earned or merited, it is an offer of grace to the undeserving. Start by forgiving that person in your own heart; allow God's Spirit to lead you to an authentic place of being able to let go and then as you discern the Spirit's leading, wisely choose whether or not you need to approach that person. Sometimes we wonder about saying the words, 'I forgive you', is that something we are required to do?
I would say the answer is, not necessarily. If the person asks for forgiveness and your heart is to forgive, then certainly it's appropriate to say, 'I forgive you'. But what happens when you go to that person and they say, 'I didn't do anything that needs to be forgiven'? Often that leads to more conflict or greater tension. Here's what I'm learning, I don't need their agreement that they have wronged me, I don't need their permission to extend forgiveness, I can simply choose to forgive and move on and know a measure of peace on my end of the equation. In all of this it takes great discernment, but I believe the Holy Spirit will lead us in the right course of action.
May God give to us the heart of Jesus, who has forgiven us and grant us the courage to forgive those who have wronged us. And may we as the church be an oasis of forgiveness in a very unforgiving world.


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Nrisimha Tapaniya Upanishad
Nrisimha Tapaniya
Narasimha avatar
नृसिंह तापनीय
IAST
Nṛsiṁha-Tāpanīya
Title means
Asceticism for the Man-Lion
before 7th-century CE
Vaishnava
Linked Veda
Two Upanishads - Purva Tapaniya and Uttara Tapaniya
Five divisions in the first, and nine chapters in the second Upanishad
Vishnu (Narayana) / Krishna / Radha Krishna / Radha / Rama / Vithoba
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Matsya
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Vamana
Balarama
Other Avatars
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The Nrisimha Tapaniya Upanishad (नृसिंह तापनीय उपनिषद्) is a minor Upanishadic text written in Sanskrit. It is one of the 31 Upanishads attached the Atharvaveda,[1] and classified as one of the Vaishnava Upanishad.[2] It is presented in two parts, the Purva Tapaniya Upanishad and the Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad, which formed the main scriptures of Nrisimha sect of the Vaishnavas dated prior to the 7th century.[3][4][5]
The text is notable for asserting a fourfold identity, that Atman (soul, self) is same as Om, Brahman (Absolute Reality) and Vishnu Man-Lion avatar Nrisimha.[4][6] The Upanishad opens with verses of the Rigveda.[4] Its foundation of monism philosophy, as well its style is also found in other Vaishnava Upanishads such as those dedicated to Rama.[4][7]
The Nrisimha Mantra, with its four supplementary mantras, is enunciated with the epithet "mantraraja" (king of hymns). It has "Om" as the foremost hymn which is repeatedly emphasized throughout this Upanishad. The text discusses Nrisimha Mantra and related hymns.[4]
The text is also referred to as Narasimha-tapani Upanishad and Nrisimhatapanopanishad (Sanskrit: नृसिंहोत्तरतापनीयोपनिषत्).
2.1 Nrsimha Purva Tapaniya Upanishad
2.2 Nrsimha Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad
Date[edit]
The century in which Nrsimha-tapani Upanishad text was composed is unclear. Farquhar dates it to be complete before the 7th century CE, because Gaudapada mentioned it.[8]
Lamb dates the text to "well before the 7th-century".[4]
The Upanishad's invocation and concluding hymns are prayers to the Devas, Indra, Sun, and Garuda as destroyer of evil, seeking blessings of eyes to see and offer obeisance and to enjoy a life span that the divine being ordains. Brihaspati, lord of prayer or devotion, too is invoked to bestow health, prosperity and peace.[9][10]
The Upanishad is presented in two parts, Poorva Tapaniya Upanishad which has five sub divisions which are also called Upanishads, and the Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad which consists of nine sections.[11]
Nrsimha Purva Tapaniya Upanishad[edit]
ॐ, Atman, Brahman
Om! This syllable is the whole world.
Its explanation is as follows:
The past, the present and the future,
all this is the sound Om.
And besides, what still lies beyond the three times,
that also is the sound Om.
All this, verily, is Brahman,
but Brahman is this Atman.
—Nrisimha Purva Tapaniya Upanishad 4.1[12]
—Nrisimha Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad 1.1[13]
In the first part of this Upanishad, Nrisimha, also spelled Narasimha, is described as an avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu born in the anthropomorphic form of half human and half lion and seen in two colours of black and golden red. He takes this form to put an end to the evil deeds of the demon who had a boon that he cannot be killed by a human nor by an animal. The demon was also the father of Prahlada, who was persecuting his own son for being a Vishnu devotee. [11][10]
In the second part, a long chapter, the significance of the Nrisimha Mantra as an important hymn to recite to overcome death and enjoy family life is emphasized.[11] The key words used in the Nrisimha Mantra to worship Nrisimha are: "Ugra (fierce), Veera (heroic), Maha Vishnu, Jwalantham (burning), Nrisimha (half man and half lion), Trivikrama (one who measures the world in three steps), Bheeshanam (fear full), Bhadram (safe), and Mruthyu-Mruthyum (death and deathlessness)."[9]
In the third long section of the Purva Tapaniya, the Devas appeal to Brahma to teach them the meaning and benefits of Nrisimha Mantra, known as the king of all chants, which is set in anushtap meter (eight lettered rhythmic structure), which Brahma agrees to explain.[11] Brahma explains that illusion or maya is personified by Nrisimha which in turn is identified as Om.[9]
In the fourth division, another long chapter, Brahma explains that the benefits of the Nrisimha Mantra, all of which is extracted from the Vedas,[14] as a combination of: Pranava that is Om or AUM; Savitri an eight lettered hymn, which gives prosperity and wealth; Yajur Lakshmi, a twenty four lettered hymn which will usher fame and prosperity; and Nrisimha Gayathri hymn in which Vedas and Devas are imbibed.[11]
In the fifth division of this Upanishad, Brahma explains the importance of the Sudarshana Chakra, also known as Maha Chakra, which would fulfill one's wishes and opens the way to moksha or liberation. Reciting this mantra daily without any aspirations would help overcome "fire, wind, sun, moon, devas, plants and poison".[11] At the center of this Sudarshana Chakra, Om as the Taraka mantra of Nrisimha are inscribed.[15] These are: Sudarshana (on six petals), Narayana (on eight petals), Vasudeva (on 12 petals), and mathruka (on 16 petals). The old Vedic gods are placed in the realm of Maya, that is outside the circle.[15]
Nrsimha Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad[edit]
The Nrisimha Tapaniya Upanishad describes Sudarshana chakra mandala, which developed into protective amulets, a weapon (11th century, above), but also a means to meditate on Atman.[16]
The Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad which has nine sections, and starts with a request made to Brahma by the devas to enlighten them on the aspects of AUM and the soul or Atman. He explains that soul is an aspect of God which is more than all knowledge.[10][17] [11]
In the second section Brahman's four divisions, which match with the four letters of OM, are explained. The letters of AUM and reciting the Nrisimha Mantra would also enable understanding of the Turiya or fourth state of pure consciousness.[10][11]
In the third section explanation is provided on intense meditation of Om and subsuming everything in pure consciousness.[11]
In the fourth section, the meditation upon the soul as Omkara and Parabramha with pure consciousness of Pranava sound is elaborated.[10] [11]
The fifth section explains that one who meditates using the Om symbol exists as Brahman and attains Brahman. It is also stated that worship of the soul is the same as reciting the letter AUM, which will result in realization of Brahman in the form of Nrisimha. Such a meditation will also make a person realize Parabramha as Parabramha Nrisimha.[11]
In the sixth section importance of the worship of Nrisimha by devas to over come the evil qualities within them is emphasized. Its four effects on them are explained. The seventh section deals with aspects of meditation.[11] The eighth section pertains to the soul or Nrisimha. The soul is stated to be fully entwined with state of Turiya or pure consciousness.[17][11]
In the ninth section Prajapati explains the meaning of "AUM", that is the soul and its presence as a mere witness. The lion form is stated to be an illusion, a form beyond thought, which is seen in different forms due to ignorance. The sensory organs are not able to perceive it and hence it is not known even when it is apparently known. Prajapati tells the devas to perceive "Atma" as "I am it and it is me". The devas obeyed the commands of Prajapati and as a result all their illusions vanished.[17][11]
^ Prasoon 2008, p. 82.
^ Tinoco 1997, p. 87.
^ Deussen 1997, pp. 809-858.
^ a b c d e f Lamb 2002, p. 191.
^ Farquhar 1920, p. 188.
^ Deussen 1997, p. 835.
^ Deussen 1997, pp. 809-810, 835, 859-861.
^ Farquhar 1920, p. 188-189, 266 with footnotes.
^ a b c Ramachander, P. R. "Nrisimha Poorva Tapaniya Upanishad". Vedanta Spiritual Library. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
^ a b c d e "Nrisimha Tapaniya Upanishad (Part of the Atharva Veda)". Vedarahasya.net. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Nair 2008, p. 399.
^ Deussen 1997, pp. 825.
^ a b Deussen 1997, pp. 829-831.
^ D Dennis Hudson (2008), The Body of God, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0195369229, page 482
^ a b c "Nrisimha Uttara Tapaniya Upanishad". Vedanta Spiritual Library. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
Deussen, Paul (1997). Sixty Upanishads of the Veda. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 978-81-208-1467-7.
Farquhar, John Nicol (1920). An Outline of the Religious Literature of India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-89581-765-5.
Lamb, Ramdas (29 August 2002). Rapt in the Name: The Ramnamis, Ramnam, and Untouchable Religion in Central India. SUNY Press. ISBN 978-0-7914-5386-5.
Prasoon, Prof.S.K. (1 January 2008). Indian Scriptures. Pustak Mahal. ISBN 978-81-223-1007-8.
Nair, Shantha N. (1 January 2008). Echoes of Ancient Indian Wisdom. Pustak Mahal. ISBN 978-81-223-1020-7.
Tinoco, Carlos Alberto (1997). Upanishads. IBRASA. ISBN 978-85-348-0040-2.
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'Parting' is the biggest mixed media piece in the ongoing series 'Hiraeth' in which the artist strives to process the feeling of nostalgia. Hiraeth – a word that at once signifies homesickness, nostalgia, and a grief caused by the yearning for a place you can no longer return to has become the spirit of a world forever changed. Due to recent events our past lives have become a place to which we can never return; a place whose beauty only lives in our memory.
The painting creates a dialogue with the viewer. The attention of the characters is clearly focused on the specatator, giving us the impression that the one looking at the paiting is the one that's 'parting', leaving dear friends and peaceful lands once called home behind.
The artist has chosen to incorporate elements of paper collage intertwined with traditional painting. The faces of the characters are sourced from portraits by Italian Mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino supplemented with elements from other historic works. By cooperating with painters through time the artist is searching answers to questions - are memories best left untouched, a perfect record of the past? Or are they something to be part of our present?
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package com.github.darogina.beer30.initializer;

import com.github.darogina.beer30.entity.AuthorEntity;
import com.github.darogina.beer30.entity.BookEntity;
import com.github.darogina.beer30.service.AuthorService;
import org.springframework.util.Assert;

import javax.annotation.PostConstruct;
import javax.inject.Inject;
import javax.inject.Named;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;

@Named("authorInitializer")
public class AuthorInitializer {

    private static final String AUTHOR_NAME = "Author Name";
    private static final String BOOK_TITLE = "Book Title";

    @Inject
    @Named("authorService")
    private AuthorService authorService;

    @PostConstruct
    public void setup() {
        authorService.deleteAll();

        AuthorEntity authorEntity = new AuthorEntity();
        authorEntity.setName(AUTHOR_NAME);

        BookEntity bookEntity = new BookEntity();
        bookEntity.setTitle(BOOK_TITLE);
        bookEntity.setAuthor(authorEntity);

        Set<BookEntity> books = new HashSet<>();
        books.add(bookEntity);

        authorEntity.setBooks(books);

        authorEntity = authorService.create(authorEntity);
        Assert.notNull(authorEntity);
        Assert.notNull(authorEntity.getId());
        Assert.notEmpty(authorEntity.getBooks());
    }
}

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I am glad I bought my camera from BlackBoxMyCar. They are good people and take good care of their customers. I picked up my order in-person while I was in town. Justin knew my car needs an extra long hardwire cable and he extended it for my without me asking.
I installed the F770 with a Cellink B battery. My car has a Lithium Ion battery that I heard is expensive. I like that the camera won't drain power off my car's battery.
My hard-wire cable has a 90-degree power connector, which is perfect. But it also is very difficult to disconnect it from the main unit. I used a tin tie from one of the cables to make a loop for better leverage to pull out the connector when I needed to during installation.
The USB cable that comes with the rear camera has a straight USB cable connector so with the rear camera installed you can't close the flap on the F770 connector compartment. BlackboxMyCar will be sending customers the right-angle cables later.
The buttons are decently sized, but they are not back-lit so it is hard to find which one is the right button to press in the dark.
Downloading clips from F770 to your phone over WiFi is fast, or at least it doesn't feel slow to me.
Video quality is good for front and back. My last dash cam is a mini 0803. So take that with a grain of salt.
It audio recording is of good quality. In-car conversation is loud and clear, even with my loud car. In contrast, it is very difficult to hear the recording with my mini 0803.
I thought F770 would support 128GB SD card, but the manual only says up 64GB as the largest.
Time-lapse is an option for parking mode. It records one frame per second. The video is strung together in 30-minute files. It is a non-stop recording mode. No audio is recorded in this mode. It is useful if you want continuous recording while you are away from your car and don't want the recording to take up all your storage space. It is kinda cool but it isn't very useful to me. I tested it once and switched back to motion detection mode.
I have not tried the red light camera alert feature. I need to download the data file first.
http://www.thinkware.com/Support/Download doesn't have F770 listed yet.
I like the F770 so far. Will test it out some more.
blackboxmycar.com will be sending me new right-angle cables to replace the straight ones I have. My hard-wire power cable already has a right-angle connector. New orders from blackboxmycar.com will include right-angle cables (power and USB cable if you order with the rear camera) so the flap can be closed.
I had a lot of trouble getting right angled connectors to work with my F750 rear camera so there is a chance that the F770 might be the same. On the F750 all 5 cores must be connected at the main unit, and possibly the rear too but I managed to get some 4 wire adaptors working at the rear. In my case I ended up making my own adapter for the front.
Thinkware only show a maximum 64GB for the F750 but 128GB works. We only found out by trying it - maybe you will have to too (if you need that size).
Oh dear. Well at least that's some sort of improvement?
Not that I plan to upgrade to a F770 but that is interesting and I think I'd feel the same about it as you. I find that 128GB is plenty for me with the parking mode motion detection on medium sensitivity.
I bought my F750 purely as a dashcam so the speed/red light camera warning feature was just a bonus. However I admit that I like having it and would be loathe to be without it.
Edit: Also youtube video of F770 footage in day time and night time.
So still no possibility to stamp the speed on the images?
Apart from the time-laps , it seems there's not much difference between the 750 & 770?
btw what's this "red light alert" feature?
IE it alerts when there's a camera present?
I hadn't realised that the cables come out of the left hand side of the F770. I see in the photos that the cover can't be replaced because of the straight micro-USB connector. Do you think there is space to close it with a right-angled connector?
Yes, you can enable speed info on the video with F770. The red light alert feature is to alert you when you approach a stop light with red light cameras. To enable it you can go to thinkware's support site to download the latest data file and put it onto the SD card.
There should be enough room to close the door with a right angle USB connector. I will find out when blackboxmycar.com sends me a new USB cable.
From the looks of it this will need a different USB cable that the F750 as it will need to be a right corner. Dose anyone know where I can find such a cable?
Thank you for sharing its manual as well. I am still waiting on this one available in US.
I checked the picture of F770 and its manual you posted but didn't find any part explaining about disabling the voice prompt. Were you able to do it through the app or in other way?
For the Voice Prompt, I just set the volume to zero.
You can buy F770 from blackboxmycar.com. They ship to US for free for orders over $200. I am in the US. They were going to ship to me. I just happened to be in town so I picked it up myself.
Haha! Yes, I read able the rear camera issue and used the live view to make sure I got the right side up before i stuck it to the glass.
Just received by F770 and I can confirm the come with a angled usb cable already.
Will keep you posted how I get on with it.
Big Thanks to thinkwaredashcam.uk and Ben from Chameleon for there grate service.
I am sooo interested in this. It has everything I want...prebuffered, shows speed, parking mode, etc. The only things only me back are the size and pickiness of the sd card.
There is a reason for good dash cams be picky for SD cards, especially with 2 channels. For good image quality, you want 10+ mbps bit rate. with 2 cameras, the dash cam needs to be writing 20mbps or more to the SD card. Not all SD cards are created equal, especially when there are so many fake ones out there. Bad or cheap cards just can't support that kind of write speed.
The size concerns me too, although I think it would look good if the front camera body is centered on the windshield, and mounted as high as possible so that the lens just peeks out from below the dotted area. On a camaro, it would fit almost right up to the headliner because there's no mirror mount attached to the windshield.
Now firmware (first release), user manual, speedcam and viewer for F770 available in thinkware.com.
yes, it does block a little bit. I trade a little bit of blockage for a more discrete setup.
Yeah, mine was worse than that. Oh well, it doesn't bother me that much where I mounted it actually. Thanks for the quick reply!


How do you make sales in tough economic conditions? You adopt the old black hen philosophy.
I can't credit the author of this little poem / parable because I have had it for so long that the source is long forgotten. However, it is a great little story! One of Business Owners Board expert speakers, John Blake, gives practical training on converting more leads and making more profitable sales. Check out our events!
Said the little red rooster, "Gosh things are tough.
Seems that worms are getting scarcer, and I cannot find enough.
What's become of all those fat ones is a mystery to me.
She had gone through lots of dry spells, she had lived through floods of rain.
As she said, "I've never seen the time when there were not worms to get".
The little rooster jeered, "New Ground: That's no place for a worm".
"I must go to the worms", she said, "the worms won't come to me".
"I'm hungry as a foul can be. Conditions sure are tough".
For you're not only hungry, but you must be tired, too.
Oh here and there, red roosters are holding sales positions.
Meanwhile, the old black hens are out, and gobbling up the worms.


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Investment opportunity. Quiet 3rd floor condo with great potential Walk to Beaver Creek West entrance. Access to Avon parks & amenities.
Avon The Town of Avon used to be known for its prime location at the base of Beaver Creek Ski Resort, but Avon has come into its own in recent years thanks to thoughtful redevelopment projects, new restaurants and businesses, top-notch events and endless outdoor recreation. One of Avon's town jewels is Nottingham Lake, where you'll find everything from standup paddleboarding to concerts to family-friendly festivals. Free buses shuttle visitors and residents around town or up to the ski resort, and a transit center also provides quick and easy access to Vail. The Town has made many improvements in recent years to its pedestrian connections, making the town much more walkable overall. Avon has become an extension of the resorts, offering mountain living without any sacrifices. Wal-Mart, City Market and The Home Depot anchor the town's retail business mix, which also offers a variety of unique local retail businesses and some of the valley's top restaurants. The Westin Riverfront also offers gondola access from town to Beaver Creek Resort. The Town's 40,000-square-foot recreation center features an indoor waterslide, a 5-lane lap pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Just outside its doors, Nottingham Park Pavilion plays host to concerts and events, including the annual Fourth of July festivities which include one of the most impressive fireworks shows in the state. The real estate in Avon features a combination of townhomes, condominiums and single-family homes. Second-home owners have taken a particular liking to the Westin Riverfront, Basecamp, The Ascent and Brookside. Wildridge Perched high above the valley with views of Beaver Creek, Game Creek Bowl and Edwards, Wildridge is a community with a unique identity in the valley. Just a few minutes up the hill from Avon, Wildridge is a mix of condominium complexes, townhomes, duplexes and single-family homes. Lot sizes here are comparatively larger than what's available in most neighborhoods throughout the Vail Valley, and the expansive views add to one of Wildridge's greatest amenities — being surrounded by open space. Hiking and biking trails are fun for all ability levels, and the community's dedicated bike lanes — especially the uphill climbing lanes from Avon — add to the community's bike friendliness. Two playgrounds and a popular dog park make families with children and/or dogs feel especially welcome here. The extensive trail systems in sunny Wildridge also bring together an eclectic mix of local residents looking to get their lungs pumping outside or just to socialize with neighbors. Many residents enjoy an evening stroll around the neighborhood's trails, where friendships are formed and neighbors get to know each other. With no noise from I-70, a quality trail system and expansive views, life in Wildridge is mountaintop living at its finest.
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According to the authors of the book "Exploring corporate strategy" the environment "is what gives organizations their means of survival." In the private sector, satisfied customers are the ones that keep companies in business. Nevertheless aggressive shifts in market demand, changes in technology, laws, or entry of new competitors are threats to the companies within the market, which can be fatal for organizations. Therefore it is vital to analyze the external environment constantly, in order to foresee and possibly influence changes. The macro environment consists of broad factors; political, economical, social, technological, environmental (green) and legal; that have impact more or less on almost all organizations.
Political factors might influence company's efficiency and effectiveness either in a positive way in terms of means of power or in a negative way in terms of abuse of power. It is important for companies and owners to be aware of the country's political situation and also of various regulations.
Analyzing economic and political statistics of Norway we can say that Norway stands at a better footing than any other country when it comes to economic and political stability. Norway has always been a monarchy with absolutely no opposition pressures. This is evidence of political satisfaction among its masses and a stable promise for the future as well. The preference of living in a country is scaled on one's personal security and the spectrum of opportunities available for social, financial and individual growth. Norway is a country that best fulfils these demands of a prosperous life. It has the lowest crime rate in the world and no serious transnational disputes, affirming the earlier statement about personal security.
Today there are more and more cafes, restaurants and bars that are creating their personal web-pages to give a nice first impression to their customers. In relation to that, Norwegians can find any café or bar in the portal (e-catalogue) like www.gulesider.no and www.visitoslo.com, where a lot of dining and relaxing places can register. According to gulesider there are over 310 cafes in Oslo and around 22 in St. Hanshaugen area. However most of them have no web-page. Therefore it is an advantage for them to use a portal like gulesider.no to advertise themselves to the whole country.
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Facilitating interaction with large data spaces: novel devices and non-visual techniques.
Abstract: In this talk we will present some of the latest research projects carried at the ELIPSE group (IRIT Lab, University of Toulouse, France) around interaction with large data spaces, with a specific focus on two main aspects: novel devices for multidimensional interaction, and non-visual techniques for exploring spatial data. We first present the design, development and evaluation of a novel multi-DOF device, the Roly-Poly Mouse, a rolling input device that combines the advantages of the mouse (position displacement) and of 3D devices (roll and rotation). We demonstrate the use of our device for 3D pointing and docking, and for interaction with a novel menu technique, called Rolling-Menu, for selecting toolbar items. Then, we present our work on the use of wearables to assist visually impaired people to explore virtual maps.
Marcos Serrano is assistant professor at the University of Toulouse and at the Toulouse Institute of Computer Science Research (IRIT), France. Marcos' research initially focused on the design of interactive systems and more specifically on the rapid prototyping of multimodal interfaces. He proposed both the conceptual models and the software tools for exploring the design space of interactive applications. More recently his research is dedicated to designing novel interaction techniques in the field of mobile and ubiquitous computing. His most recent projects cover interaction with head-mounted displays, mobile true-3D interfaces and public displays.
Sandra Bardot is a PhD student at the IRIT Lab (University of Toulouse) under the supervision of Christophe Jouffrais and Marcos Serrano. Her work focuses on the design and evaluation of interaction techniques that assist visually impaired people to explore virtual maps using wearables. These techniques provide users with information from a map relying on located audio and vibratory feedback. Her work is part of the AccessiMap national research project. AccessiMap is a multidisciplinary and innovative project with elements of fundamental and applied research. Its goal is to improve access to maps for the visually impaired, through the design of suitable non-visual interactions based on Open Data. The project addresses different situations (training, home, mobility) through a diversity of surfaces and interactions.


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Camouflage (Cryptic coloration) is the process of blending into the background. Making an object not exactly similar to its surroundings, but effectively invisible through accurate mimicry and by changing the appearance of the object as changes occur in its background. An active camouflage could provide perfect concealment from visual detection.
Many animals have colour patterns which match the environment in which they live. If they freeze against this background, they blend in and are harder to see. Camouflage is present in several groups of animals including cephalopod molluscs, fish, and reptiles.
Color or pattern allows the animal to blend into the environment, they stay behind whatever is available – a thin tree trunk or even a single blade of grass. Their colors and patterns match the colors and patterns of the places where they live. Because of this protective coloration, animals can hide by simply staying still and blending in.
Camouflage found in the nature in many forms, Colour matching, shading, resemblance, false behaviour (pretend like dead, staying still) incorrect sound and smell are also form of camouflage.
The first recorded large-scale use of camouflage in military was during World War I, On land, artists such as Andre Mare designed camouflage schemes and observation posts disguised as trees. At sea, warships and troop carriers were painted in dazzle patterns that were highly visible, but designed to confuse enemy gunners as to the target's speed, range, and heading. The French established a section de camouflage in 1915.
Active camouflage has its origins in the diffused lighting camouflage first tested on Canadian Navy corvettes including HMCS Rimouski during World War II, and later in the armed forces of the United States of America in the Yehudi lights project, and of the United Kingdom.
In military usage, active camouflage remains at the research stage. Current research aims to achieve crypsis (organisms that are difficult to detect) by using cameras to sense the visible background, and by controlling panels or coatings that can vary their appearance.
Camouflage is used to protect military equipment such as vehicles, guns, ships, aircraft and building as well as individual soldiers and their positions.
Vehicle camouflage techniques begin with paint, which offers at best only limited effectiveness. Other methods for stationary land vehicles include covering with improvised materials such as blankets and vegetation; and erecting nets, screens and soft covers which may suitably reflect, scatter or absorb near infrared and radar waves. Some military textiles and vehicle camouflage paints also reflect infrared to help provide concealment from night vision devices.
Ship camouflage was introduced in the early twentieth century as the range of naval guns increased, with ships painted grey all over. In the First World War, dazzle camouflage was pioneered by English artist Norman Wilkinson.
In the air, Second World War fighters were often painted in earth colours above and sky colours below, attempting two different camouflage schemes for observers above and below. Bombers and night fighters were often black; while maritime reconnaissance planes were usually white, to avoid appearing as dark shapes against the sky.
Stealth technology (low observable technology :- is a passive electronic countermeasures, which cover a range of techniques used with personnel, aircraft, ships, submarines, and missiles, to make them less visible to radar, infrared, sonar and other detection methods.
A wide variety of camouflaged textile patterns have been developed to suit the need to match combat clothing to different kinds of terrain (such as woodland, snow, and desert), and other purposes such as identifying military units, distinguishing friend from foe, and establishing esprit de corps (disambiguation).
Optical Camouflage: - Active camouflage may now develop using organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other technologies which allow for images to be projected onto irregularly shaped surfaces. Using visual data from a camera, an object could perhaps be camouflaged well enough to avoid detection by the human eye and optical sensors when stationary.
This new technology is inspired by the same natural phenomena responsible for desert mirages. Heated via electrical stimulation, the sharp temperature gradient between the cloak and the surrounding area causes a steep temperature gradient that bends light away from the wearer. The catch: Wearers must love water and be able to fit inside a petri dish.
Quantum Stealth: - Quantum Stealth is a material that renders the target completely invisible by bending light waves around the target. The material removes not only your visual, infrared (night vision) and thermal Signatures but also the target's shadow.
A Canadian company called Hyperstealth is reporting that it has developed Quantum Stealth, If the mock-up photos are to be believed, Quantum Stealth basically works like Harry Potter's invisibility cloak.
Animals are indeed wonderful with their really unique characteristics and traits. Evolution is indeed a majestic process and a lot of people still do not believe in them. This article is the proof that evolution is indeed true and I am glad to know that these kind of animals exist. Being invisible from prey is the reason why these species were able to survive and evolve for a long a period of time. Survival of the fittest is the reality in the animal kingdom.
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19 Jul 2019–This week, KFC UK & Ireland announced the ambitious pass of becoming the first in its zone to join up to the Better Chicken Commitment, also referred to as the European Chicken Commitment. Fonterra is shaving eleven years off its coal goal because it declares a new commitment to reduce its coal reliance in the guide of New Zealand's transition to a zero-carbon economic system. Sweetener specialist SweeGen, Inc. Has opened a new production base in Europe to manufacture its non-GMO Bestevia stevia sweeteners. Mondelēz International has completed its acquisition of a majority hobby in Perfect Snacks, a manufacturer of refrigerated vitamins bars. Tyson Foods is funding US$1 million in DonorsChoose.Org tasks for 46 school districts in 37 US communities.
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KFC UK & Ireland has announced the ambitious flow of becoming the primary in its zone to sign on to the Better Chicken Commitment, additionally called the European Chicken Commitment. Along with KFC Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden, the organization has committed to adopting a formidable set of six criteria that have been designed and championed by main animal welfare NGOs to improve the lives of all chickens within the KFC supply chain by using 2026.
The business will work carefully with providers and NGOs – consisting of World Animal Protection and Compassion in World Farming – in a mixed attempt to raise the minimum degree of welfare requirements across the industry. These requirements include stricter auditing processes, lowering stocking density (giving birds greater space in barns), investing in environmental enrichment such as perches, pecking items, and natural daylight hours, and dedication towards most effective buying slower-developing breeds.
Fonterra is shaving 11 years off its coal goal, as it pronounces a brand new dedication to lessen its coal reliance in aid of New Zealand's transition to a 0-carbon financial system. This commitment is contemporary in a sequence of objectives the co-operative has set as it appears to embed sustainability at its center. These dreams include: Reducing emissions with the aid of 30 percent throughout all its manufacturing operations by using 2030 and achieving internet 0 by using 2050.
Reducing water use with the aid of 20 percent throughout manufacturing web sites through 2020; A tailor-made Farm Environment Plan for each Fonterra farmer via 2025; one hundred percent recyclable, reusable and compostable packaging via 2025; and Powering its Stirling website in Otago with power in place of coal. "Transitioning Fonterra's sites far from coal requires a staged
method. We're determined to move as speedy as we will; however, there are several sensible challenges we've got to triumph over," says Robert Spurway, COO for Global Operations at Fonterra. "For instance, New Zealand's power infrastructure in a few components of u. S. Honestly isn't set up to deal with our necessities." Either there aren't alternatives to coal available or, if there are, they're not at the size wished. Fonterra states that its manufacturing operations are on-song to fulfill its objectives to reduce emissions with the aid of 30 percent throughout all its operations by using 2030 and to achieve net 0 by using 2050. The organization has 32 manufacturing websites throughout its use, of which about forty percent of its present-day processing energy is from coal. The relaxation is from natural gas, power, and wood.
Sweetener professional SweeGen, Inc. Has opened a brand new production base in Europe to manufacture its non-GMO Bestevia stevia sweeteners. These non-GMO sweeteners are advertised as imparting an easy "sugar-like" flavor, allowing product developers to replace a maximum quantity of sugar and artificial sweeteners. This production facility will allow the business enterprise to produce round three,000MT of the "subsequent generation" stevia sweeteners yearly.
Sweeden efficaciously commercialized its non-GMO Reb M and Reb D in 2016 and 2017, respectively, and has these days introduced the approval of its modern developed steviol glycoside, Reb E, a primary thing in the corporation's Bestevia e+ product. "European meals and beverage corporations are already running on
reformulating their products to lessen sugar and artificial sweeteners. Their commitment to providing more healthy, clearly sweetened products to their customers is producing an enormous want for our plant-based, totally non-GMO stevia sweeteners," says Luca Giannone, SweeGen's VP of Sales and Marketing. With its funding of over $100m in Europe, the agency is now getting ready for the imminent approval of its stevia sweeteners by the European regulatory organization EFSA in the coming months.
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UK Facing 'High Chance' of Full Lockdown in New Year as Mutant COVID Strain 'Bleeds' Across Tiers
Britain recorded 691 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday – the second highest daily toll since May, as the pandemic is further compounded by the discovery of a new highly contagious virus strain in the country, leading Downing Street to impose a strict lockdown on London and nearby areas while around 40 countries have restricted flights from the UK.
Cabinet ministers are considering applying the toughest coronavirus conditions to more areas of the UK as soon as 26 December, reports The Times.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had previously skirted the issue of whether the next review date for the COVID-19 alert level tiers could be brought forward from 30 December as he addressed reporters at a press conference on 21 December. However, on Wednesday, government ministers are expected to agree upon which areas may need further controls to curb the spread of the respiratory disease, according to sources cited by the outlet.
Decisions to move areas from Tier 3 to Tier 4 were expected to be taken at a meeting of the "Covid-O" cabinet sub-committee, to enable them to be implemented during the coming weekend.
Areas believed to be facing impending harsher restrictions are West Sussex and the remaining parts of East Sussex that have so far escaped being designated Tier 4, the highest category.
Suggested to be similarly under threat are parts of the North and Midlands such as Rugby, Burnley, Lincoln and Stoke-on-Trent.
Furthermore, Whitehall sources were cited by The Telegraph as revealing that there was now "a high chance" that the country would be placed into a third lockdown after Christmas.
"Changes are expected, including in some areas that are currently on the margins and edges of Tier 4 areas. We're concerned that some areas have had significant increases in case numbers as a result of the mutation," a Government source was quoted as saying by the publication.
While currently Downing Street preferred to extend the use of Tier 4, claimed sources, "there comes a point where it doesn't make much sense to stick with it".
"The expectation now is that we can get through Christmas, but after that the chances of a full lockdown in the New Year look pretty high," the insiders reportedly claimed.
Cases are 'Everywhere'
On Monday Sir Patrick Vallance, the country's chief scientific adviser, emphasized the importance of tougher restrictions to stop the rapidly spreading new variant of the coronavirus.
"I think it's likely, therefore, that measures will need to be increased in some places in due course, not reduced," he said.
Health officials have also said that areas poised on the borders of the current tiers are particularly vulnerable, as the mutant new variant of the respiratory disease was "bleeding" across the boundaries.
The strain, which goes by the name B.1.1.7, appears to be better at spreading between people.
Last week UK authorities announced that the mutated coronavirus strain can be transmitted up to 70 per cent faster, according to preliminary research. The news forced many countries to ban the entry of people arriving from Britain as a precaution.
In the UK, Cumbria, Devon, large parts of Sussex, Surrey, Essex and Norfolk, just beyond the borders of the current Tier 4, have all reported hotspots of the mutation, after large numbers of people fled Tier 4 areas into the Midlands and the North.
Sir Patrick Vallance underscored that cases were "everywhere". The developments have prompted ministers to extend mass community testing with rapid lateral flow devices to more council areas.
On Wednesday Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, will reportedly announce another 17 local council areas across England have taken up offers to use the devices. Tens of millions of the devices are stored in warehouses, with hundreds of millions on order, and were suggested by ministers as a measure to help regions exit tougher lockdowns.
However, while the tests have been shown to work in picking up the new variant as well as older strains, but they are less accurate than the gold-standard PCR diagnostic method.
Labour leader Keir Starmer said that his party would back the government if scientists called for tougher regulations in response to the new virus strain in the country.
In a letter to the prime minister he called for recommendations by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies to be published promptly, accompanied by a plan for rolling out vaccines "as quickly as possible".
Britain, France ease travel ban, as virus strain threatens supply chains
Trump says 'maybe' his will be the next administration to deliver a 'suitable' Covid package


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After 12 years of banking with RBC, I have experienced levels of ineptitude and an utter incompetence that absolutely shocks me coming from one of Canada's largest and most respected financial institutions. I'm so incredibly frustrated with my every interaction with the Royal Bank of Canada that I will be taking my business elsewhere.
Through the last 12 years I have had four different business banking accounts with RBC. The first two accounts were prompted by partners who had good experiences with RBC. In both cases setting up the account caused us problems, but in both cases we were treated incredibly well. One of those businesses, All New Comics, which I am no longer a part of, has gone on to be very successful, and makes a good amount of money of which RBC benefits from various fees.
When I started my own solo enterprise in 2015, I came to RBC because of the ad campaigns they had created around small business. I was approved for a $5,000 credit card, and other than a few very minor snags when the account was created (including the naming of the account…something that RBC seems to get wrong regularly), things were mostly good.
This year (2017), I incorporated my business, and went to RBC to create an account. The first version of this account was built completely wrong, with the account in the numbered corporation's name, rather than its trade identity. The new corporation was granted a credit card, and when paperwork started rolling in I found out that in addition to the name of the company being wrong, I was also listed as "Mrs Brian Garside"…I assure you I am not a Mrs.
Fixing this error required closing those accounts and starting a new one. This would include a new credit card.
During this time I got a call from RBC Client Care asking if I would participate in a survey. I spent 20 minutes answering all of their questions, and explaining in detail where they went wrong.
To date I have still never received any sort of acknowledgement that they got my complaint or even an acknowledgement that there was an error.
After creating the a new account, in the correct name, I then proceeded to transfer all of my payments, my payroll account, and everything to this new account. During this time I was assured that a new credit card would be issued as well.
In October I was informed that some paperwork was missing, and I would be required to post that information in order to keep my account working. My bank representative said that she would take care of this and apologized profusely.
Of course, it didn't end up getting properly taken care of, despite the personal reassurance of my banking representative at the branch…which by the way, was the only place I could go to get this done…and in November, my account was suspended.
I received no notifications, and the only way I found out is because an invoice that a customer was paying could not be accepted by my bank account.
The bank confirmed that the information had never been received. I went into the branch, spoke with the branch manager, who confirmed that everything to set up this account had been done wrong. He fixed the problems, and three days later, my account started working again.
During this time I developed an incredible pain in my jaw from clenching my teeth at night as I stressed about making payroll and what would happen to money that was trying to be deposited into my account by customers…and how sketchy that made my business look that I couldn't do something as simple as accept money into my account.
When I went in, I found out that the previous account had not been closed properly.
Fast forward to today. I log into my bank account, find that four months later I still do not have the credit card that I was promised in August, and that my bank account has mysteriously developed a new bank account – where once there were 2 accounts, one for my operating line of income and one where I store taxes – there is now a third.
I contacted my business banking representative about the credit card was told that because the original application expired, I will need to do a new application for a credit card, and I need to provide my 2016 tax receipt, as well as information about the value of my home…none of which was originally required.
I'm incredibly disappointed with RBC's ability to get even the most basic parts of business banking right (the ability to open an account, to transfer money, and to take money out), and I have no faith in their ability to make problems right because they have failed at every opportunity to make things right.
I have been told time and again "I understand your frustration." and "I apologize for the problems this has caused." but nobody has done the right thing at any step of the way, and I feel like small business does not matter to RBC, and NorthIQ Inc. especially does not matter.
I have emailed my account manager and the branch manager and informed them that I will look at other banking options. There is plenty of choice in Canadian banking, and there should be no room for this level of incompetence in a bank.
I have posted this on LinkedIn, and on Facebook, but there has been no response from RBC. I also wrote a lengthy email to RBC Client Care.
To date, I have heard only crickets.
UPDATE 1 – December 20, 10:30pm.
Since posting this, I've arranged an appointment with Libro Financial for Friday, they called back to confirm the time and let me know who I would be talking to, and what documents I would need to bring. Additionally, I've had someone from Libro reach out to me on Twitter.
RBC hasn't even responded to the email that I sent directly to my representative and the bank manager telling them to cancel my application for a credit card.
Update 2 – December 21st, 5:02pm.
Late this afternoon I received a detailed email from my branch manager which went through the history of what happened with my account and why it happened, but no real resolution on how to fix it other than for me to come in and provide even more information.
I also heard from the general manager of the London RBC branches, who wanted to express her sympathy and who asked me for any recommendations to solve this. Unfortunately I can't trust RBC with my business since they can't get simple things like my gender pronoun right, so I am moving on.
Tomorrow I have an appointment with Libro to move my business to a smaller institution which I feel will be more in line with my company's vision.


Emma blogs about all the help she has received from Mind. Now she's giving something back by volunteering for us. She explains how doing this has done wonders for her confidence.
I had big ideas for my gap year. I imagined completing college and then start volunteering with the RSPCA and then eventually get employed by them. However, by the time college came to an end, my mental health deteriorated and was defeating me, so instead of travelling, I spent the year in and out of various psychiatric hospitals.
I have decided to have 'take two' of my gap year and I am using it to volunteer at Mind.
However, I have decided to have 'take two' of my gap year and I am using it to volunteer at Mind. Volunteering has given me an incentive to stay out of hospital. Mind has supported me multiple times when I have been in crisis and has given me information on medication, hospital admissions and diagnosis'. This is my chance to give something back.
I was so anxious before I started; I didn't really sleep the night before.
I was so anxious before I started; I didn't really sleep the night before. The whole weekend before, I was fretting about the littlest things. However, I needn't be worried, it went really well. It was a huge step for me to take, but I am so proud that I did it.
When I arrived, I was greeted by friendly staff and volunteers who showed me around the shop. Everyone made me feel so welcome and I really do feel part of the team. I quickly got the hang of the routine, but the staff were more than happy to help me if I needed them. The hardest part was learning how to use the till; I kept getting myself in a muddle. Now, it is my favourite part because I love talking to the customers.
Since volunteering, I have learnt that that's, not the case. I am not a failure. I am a survivor.
Volunteering has boosted my confidence and my self-worth and happiness have soared since starting at Mind. The daily routine is never the same; there are always things to do and get on with. Despite only volunteering for less than three weeks, I am already getting to know the regular customers who come in.
I thought I for a long time I was a failure because my gap year was different from everyone else's, but since volunteering I have learnt that that's not the case. I am not a failure. I am a survivor.
Emma suffered poor mental health at college, and is now volunteering for Mind.


Amazing crochet owl patterns to make for any occasion! With over more than 30 free Crochet Owl patterns to make you will never feel bored. Crochet Owls are fun, colorful and quick projects to make. They can be used as little keyrings, Christmas ornaments, toys for any child, make crochet owls for a baby nursery or as part of your home decor or just make cute owl amigurumi for fun!
They are approximately 4.5 inches high. Cute owl amigurumi's to crochet with rainbow striped bodies!
Here's a set of wide-eyed Rainbow Owls and a mossy nest for them to snuggle up in.
Nugget is a whole 2 inches tall! Such a cute tiny owl to crochet.
A cuddly stuffed owl to crochet that everyone will love!
Cute decorative owls to crochet, fun and colorful and easy to make!
It's an easy amigurumi version, so everyone can make it.
This friendly fellow will encourage hours of imaginary play for a child or put the smile on the face of us older children.
Cute owl toy to make a special little girl in your life!
Sweet colorful little owls to crochet!
Squish-able owl toy to crochet.
You don't need much yarn for this owl, which makes it a great project to use up any scrap yarn.
Crochet Soren from Guardians of Ga'hoole.
Digger the Burrowing Owl he has so many white stripes and spots on his mostly brown feathers.
Here's Soren the Barn Owl's little friend Gylfie!
Crochet Twilight from Guardians of Ga'hoole.
The finished owl is about 2,5 inch high and 1,2 inch wide.
An owl rattle toy. This owl has the kinder surprise egg pod inside. The toy has a nice rattling and funny feet.
Crochet a cute black owl with this free pattern.
A tiny version of adorable big eyed owls to crochet.
Awesome, easy and cute owl amigurumi to crochet for free.
This colorful owl has spread wings and is ready for take off.
Crochet this lovable little owl and display him on your mantel or nestled in your tree. He has all-knowing eyes and stays warm with a colorful scarf!
Whooo will be the cutest, little ornament on the tree? Crochet this owl in little time to add a quirky note to your tree.
Very cute tiny charm owl to crochet for free.
Fun, colorful and easy to make rainbow strip crochet owls.
For those who also like to knit go here: free knitting patterns.


This two day course is designed to provide small to medium sized business owners, estimators &/or supervisors with the skills and knowledge required for accurate estimating, faster estimating turn around, real cost knowledge and increasing profitability. It will assist students in improving negotiating skills, improving confidence in tenders and quotes and understanding niche market levels. It encompasses reading and understanding job specifications, material take offs, determining labour and site requirements, costing and documenting.
Please Note: At any time, Master Electricians Training reserves the right to change or cancel training dates and venue locations.
Students will be required to bring along a laptop with Microsoft Word & Excel programs – a basic knowledge of excel is required by participating students.
Gary has had over 45 years industry experience working for large electrical contractors and owning & operating his own business in QLD. Gary has been engaged in senior management positions for major electrical contractors and wholesales in a variety of roles. He brings an expansive amount of contracting experience to the training room.
PLEASE NOTE: course proceeding is subject to final numbers.


C.J. Box Asks: How far would you go to protect someone you loved?
A must for every mystery fan ,a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated A-Z guide from Russell James, featuring over four hundred Great British Detectives, and highlighting their characteristics, books, TV appearances and films.
What Are Flesh And Bone For Jefferson Bass?
Michael Stephen Fuchs talks about his love of guns.
An Appreciation of Colin Dexter by his old contubernalis Mike Ripley on his birthday.
Martyn Waites tells us a little about his life and why the criminal world of the North East of England forms the setting for the Joe Donovan thrillers.
The Coffin Trail, Why set it in the Lake District?
Why set your crime scenes in Istanbul?


Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed his intention to sign another central midfielder in the next transfer window but as a replacement for Michael Carrick, not Paul Pogba.
Mourinho spent the majority of his Friday press conference ahead of the club's FA Cup fifth-round tie with Huddersfield Town angrily responding to questions over Pogba's future at the club amid speculation of a rift between him and the player.
French publication L'Equipe claimed Pogba, who rejoined United from Juventus for £89.3 million ($123.5 million, 100.5 million euros) in August 2016, had been unhappy in a more defensive role in the team and said his future lay away from Old Trafford.
Pogba has struggled for form in recent weeks and Mourinho substituted the 24-year-old in two of United's last three matches.
Mourinho, however, hit back at what believes are "lies" regarding the France international before he later talked about his desire to strengthen midfield with Carrick, 36, set to retire at the end of the season and take up a role on United's coaching staff.
"We need to sign a midfield player," said Mourinho. "Because we are going to lose Michael Carrick. Of course, we need balance in the team.
The Portuguese boss added: "You can accuse me of many things, but you cannot say that I lied to you. When I don't want to say things, I don't say (them). But I don't take you in other directions.
Carrick himself has talked up 21-year-old Scott McTominay as a potential replacement, and Mourinho insisted he is aware of the academy graduate's ability having utilised him in 12 games this season.
"Scott McTominay didn't arrive here from the moon," added the former Chelsea boss. "Before he came to the first-team he trained with us many times last season.
"He came to us in pre-season and then we realised that with Andreas Pereira going to Valencia, we decided not to buy another player because we had Scott McTominay ready to step up.
"The objective of having a squad that is not so big is exactly to be open for this.
United, second in the Premier League but a huge 16 points adrift of leaders Manchester City, face a crunch period of matches after Saturday's clash. These include a two-legged Champions League tie against Sevilla and league games with top four rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.
Mourinho, however, insisted United will not treat the FA Cup — which he won while at Chelsea in 2007 — lightly.
"Let's go step by step. The next one is the one that, on Saturday at 7.30pm (1930 GMT), we are out of the FA Cup or we are in the quarter-final draw," he said.
"It is black or white. It's not grey. That is really important because it's a knockout match. We are going to face the game in the best possible way.
"Sevilla is half of a knock-out, so not so crucial as Huddersfield, but almost.
"We are going to try, we are going to try. The Champions League is more difficult than the Europa League, we all know that.
"And the FA Cup in this moment, I believe all the top teams, I think only Liverpool and Arsenal are out. A nice draw for Chelsea, for Man City, for Tottenham.


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$300,000 for secure communications research
University of Newcastle wins $300,000 to make digital communications secure
Internationally-renowned University of Newcastle researcher, Associate Professor Sarah Johnson, has received $300,000 from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to continue ground-breaking research in the field of digital communications.
Using quantum mechanics, AProf. Johnson's team will develop Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology that will enable two parties to produce a random shared key known only to them, which can then be used to encrypt and decrypt messages to guarantee secure transmission of data between two users. The two parties will also be able to detect the presence of any third party 'listening in'.
The technology may offer information protection solutions for a range of users including banks, Government departments, the Australian Defence Force and business owners.
The University of Newcastle will develop the technology in partnership with commercial group QuintessenceLabs, a world leader in the use of QKD technology, and researchers at the Australian National University.
"Ultimately our findings will be incorporated into new ultrasecure communications equipment produced in Australia by QuintessenceLabs. This grant will allow us to focus on the design of new error correction codes and transmission protocols for quantum key distribution systems," said AProf. Johnson.
The research builds on AProf. Johnson's well-documented work in the area of error correction codes. A fundamental aspect of digital communications, error correction codes eliminate 'noise' or errors during transmission from the source to the receiver, improving the reliability and quality of digital technologies such as television, DVD players, mobile phones and the internet.
These technologies will become increasingly important as Australia moves toward a National Broadband Network (NBN).
"With technology expanding so rapidly, there is a growing need for better and faster error correction. Technology that was unimaginable ten years ago is now pushing the boundaries of our current approaches," said AProf. Johnson.


The best parts of pregnancy are almost too numerous to list. Gorgeous hair, long nails, the feeling of that sweet little baby moving around in your belly — all highlights of pregnancy, at least to me. Of course, the negatives are always on your mind, too.
From aches and pains (I will never forget my pinched nerve from sleeping during my first trimester) to the common cold and everything in between, pregnancy complicates many of the everyday health annoyances we take for granted when we're not pregnant. I mean, how many of you popped a couple of Advil for a headache or drifted into a NyQuil dreamland when a cold set in? Those medications, as well as many more, are off limits to pregnant women. Bummer, huh?
I mean, how many of you popped a couple of Advil for a headache or drifted into a NyQuil dreamland when a cold set in?
Let's not forget the pregnancy-related problems many women experience, including heartburn, leg cramps, and insomnia. Luckily, there are many natural ways to prevent or lessen these problems. Here are 5 natural ways to overcome pregnancy symptoms.
As your little one takes up more and more space in your body, your stomach will have less room to hold food. This causes heartburn for many women, which can lead to nausea and difficulty sleeping, especially in the third trimester. Certain foods can help soothe the sensitive esophageal lining or prevent heartburn. Nuts, especially raw almonds, contain oils that can minimize heartburn. Drinking coconut water, which is a natural acid neutralizer, can bring relief, and it tastes way better than antacids. Ginger (familiar to many women during first trimester morning sickness) can also counteract stomach acids that cause heartburn (try the candied variety for a sweet treat).
Leg cramps are a painful reminder that your body is carrying a heavy load. Although the reason for leg cramps during pregnancy is still somewhat of a mystery, many experts believe the extra weight you pack on during pregnancy or the pressure from your uterus on blood vessels may cause nighttime spasms, which are influenced as well by dehydration and low potassium levels.
Bananas in your regular diet will increase your potassium, which is known to combat muscle spasms. Additionally, one of the key ways to combat leg cramps is to drink plenty of water. Stay hydrated all day, drinking at least 75 to 80 ounces of water (or eating fruit that contains water). Also, take this old saying to heart: "Don't stand when you can sit; don't sit when you can lie down." Avoid getting too tired during the day and take frequent breaks if you're on your feet for long periods of time.
Insomnia is the result of the perfect storm of separate issues during pregnancy: leg cramps, anxiety, hormones, hot flashes, and heartburn can all play a part. While taking the occasional sleep aid (my OB recommended one Benadryl before bed when I am having trouble falling asleep; you can speak to yours if you are having issues), natural remedies are always best. Use a few of the natural remedies for heartburn and avoid large meals and beverages before you hit the sack. This will not only keep your heartburn at bay, but it can help you avoid tons of bathroom trips during the night. If you're anxious, keep a diary by your bed and write your thoughts before you turn off the light; getting the thoughts out of your head may help you sleep. Make sure your room is comfortable and cool, and use a pillow to contour your legs and knees.
I hate to admit it, but my excess pregnancy gas is legendary at my house. There is one main reason: progesterone. This hormone, which is considerably higher during pregnancy, slows down digestion and relaxes the muscles in your gastrointestinal track, leading to gas, burping, and bloating. Your late second and third trimester brings a crowded abdomen that complicates excess gas issues.
Lessen the effects by eating smaller meals and avoiding fried and fatty foods, beans, cabbage, and onions. Very hot or very cold beverages can also contribute to excess gas, so try drinking room-temperature drinks. Try to keep extra air from getting into your system; don't chew gum, drink from a straw, or talk a lot while eating. Give your bigger belly plenty of room; wear pants and shirts that won't constrict.
At least half of pregnant women get stretch marks, which occur because your skin is stretching far beyond its boundaries. Genetics play a role in whether you'll get stretch marks or not, but there are a few natural ways you can help prevent the severity. Keep your skin hydrated by using a thick cream or oil your entire nine months. Not only could this help your skin stay in better condition, but it can help alleviate itching.
What other natural ways have you discovered to get rid of pregnancy symptoms?
I use chia seeds for my heartburn! They work instantly! Also, using an all natural liquid calcium magnesium really helps with leg cramps and insomnia. It is also very nourishing for your uterus and helps to make labor less painful.
Thanks! Has anyone ever had spotting throughout their pregnancy? I had to go to the hospital because I started to bleed and cramp. I am 5 weeks along. They just told me to take it easy, wear pads to keep track of any drainage and make sure I am not stressed. What could be causing this bleeding? It's not heavy, either. Will it last throughout my entire pregnancy. Please help.
Hi Chaunte – I replied to your other comment but want to be sure you see my response. This is likely just late implantation bleeding. If you were miscarrying the amount of blood would be similar to a period or worse. Some women do bleed through their entire pregnancies for various reasons. You should still get in to see your OB so that they can run some tests. Best wishes!
Thank you! I learned a lot from this article. Next time I get heartburn I'll try some coconut water. I've been getting really painful leg cramps at night too and didn't know what to do. I guess I have been sweating a lot a night and getting dehydrated.
I'm 24 weeks pregnant. For me, the best way for me to overcome nausea was stop thinking about it when it came along. The only 3 times I actually got sick were when I started to feel sick and then I kept thinking about it until I threw up. It was partly psychological! I know some women get sicker than others any way, and I am having a boy if that has anything to do with it, but yeah mind over matter!
I'm glad mind over matter worked for you 🙂 However that theory isn't always true for everyone. My pregnancy was miserable. I was sick from 6 weeks through the end of my pregnancy. Some people have it worse than others and I'm a tough gal 🙂 Some people think it's not that bad because they didn't get nausea, heartburn etc. But everyone is different that's for sure. Hope my next one goes better. (Fingered crossed).
this was some nice helpful adivce for a few things that i can be doing around the house. but the biggest negative of pregnancy wasnt even touched on for me and that is constipation. i have been dealing with it since day one. i have tried fiber and fruits and water but i still seem to have no difference. i do however need to invest in some heavy cream because i am already noticing new stretch marks on my upper legs by my hips and i dont need anymore of those.
yes, the constipation is a big deal for me too! some have suggested its the increased iron from the prenatal vitamins. Whatever it the case may be, not enjoying this symptom one bit.
I kept my skin super hydrated throughout my pregnancy and still got a road map of stretch marks…not cool!


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February 1821 in History
Feb 12 Mercantile Library of City of NY opens
Feb 21 Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire begins
Feb 23 College of Apothecaries organized in Philadephia; 1st US pharmacy college
Agreement of Interest
Feb 24 Agustín de Iturbide and Vicente Guerrero agree to the Plan of Iguala, stating that Mexico will become a constitutional monarchy, Roman Catholicism the official religion and that Peninsulares and Creoles will enjoy equal political and social rights
1st Emperor of Mexico Agustín de Iturbide
Revolutionary General and President of Mexico Vicente Guerrero
Elizabeth Blackwell
Feb 3 Elizabeth Blackwell, English-American physician who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, born in Bristol, England (d. 1910)
Physician Elizabeth Blackwell
Feb 10 William Read Scurry, (Confederate Army Brigadier General, (d. 1864))
Feb 11 Hermann Allmers, writer
Feb 11 Auguste-Édouard Mariette, French Egyptologist (d. 1881)
Feb 15 Abraham de Amorie van der de Have, Dutch theologist and poet, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1848)
Feb 16 Heinrich Barth, geographer/explorer (Central Africa), born in Hamburg, Germany
Feb 19 Francis Preston Blair Jr, (Rep-Missouri), born in Lexington, Kentucky (d. 1875)
Feb 21 Georg Friedrich von Martens, German diplomat (b. 1756)
Feb 23 John Keats, English Romantic poet (Ode to a Grecian Urn), dies of tuberculosis at 25
Romantic Poet John Keats
Feb 23 Marie-Anne Collot, French sculptor, dies
Feb 26 Joseph de Maistre, Savoyard diplomat and writer (b. 1753)


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Fans of the 1990s sitcom "Saved By The Bell" might remember the episode where Elizabeth Berkley's character, Jessie Spano, freaks out from taking too many caffeine pills to cram for an exam. "I'm so excited! I'm so excited! I'm so scared!" a tormented Spano cries out.
Funky Buddha Brewery's Russian imperial stout beer, made with coffee and vanilla, "I'm So Excited, I'm So Scared," is a sly reference to the over-caffeinated Spano and the after-school sitcom. "We come up with an idea for a beer, then we search for a concept and a name after we decide on the ingredients," says John Linn, brand director at Funky Buddha (1201 N.E. 38th St., Oakland Park, 954.440.0046, funkybuddhabrewery.com). "The ingredients will define what we're trying to convey."
Inspiration for titles also come from movies and music. Hop Gun India Pale Ale is a tip of the hat to "Top Gun," while Wide Awake It's Morning, an imperial maple bacon coffee porter, is taken from the album by indie rock band Bright Eyes, "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning."
Linn says Funky Buddha founder Ryan Sentz is the Willy Wonka of beer making, concocting brews that are "flavor memory" driven such as the popular Butta' Cup. Sweet chocolate and salty peanuts are joined with a double brown ale to evoke the flavor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in a beer.
Beyond the brews that conjure childhood memories, Funky Buddha produces its share of culinary inspired offerings. Breakfast in a Glass, for example, is a sticky-sweet double brown ale loaded with maple syrup and cinnamon. This month, the brewery will introduce its new blonde ale made with fresh pineapple juice, Pineapple Beach, which will be in stores, restaurants and bars across Florida.
"Nothing's sacred," Linn says. "If we can think it up, we're going to make a beer out of it."