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La Amstel è una marca di birra olandese. La produzione si trovava all'origine nella Mauritskade ad Amsterdam, nei Paesi Bassi. La fabbrica di Amsterdam chiuse nel 1980 e la produzione venne trasferita a Zoeterwoude (circa 43 km a sud-ovest dal centro di Amsterdam).

Storia

Creazione
L'industria della birra nacque il giorno 11 giugno 1870 ad Amsterdam e prese il nome del fiume Amstel, le cui acque erano utilizzate anche per il raffreddamento. Fin dal 1872, l'industria della birra Amstel produceva 10.000 ettolitri di birra Pils all'anno. Per conservare la birra, si prendeva del ghiaccio che proveniva dai canali congelati, per poi accumularlo in cantine speciali con una doppia parete. All'inizio, la birra era destinata soprattutto al consumo locale, ma fin dal 1883 si esportò verso la Gran Bretagna e l'Indonesia.

Sviluppo
La società Beiersche Bierbrouwerij di Amstel, creata nel 1892, era una società per azioni. Nel 1915, la produzione era stata moltiplicata per venti, e nel 1926 la birra Amstel rappresentava un terzo delle esportazioni olandesi. Nel 1941, Amstel ed Heineken si divisero il capitale delle industrie della birra Van Vollenhvens, che chiuse nel 1961.

Oltremare
Nel 1954, Amstel costruì una fabbrica in Suriname. Alcuni anni più tardi, diventò il primo fabbricante di birra olandese ad esportare birra in lattine. Il totale delle esportazioni di Amstel a quel tempo si elevò a 101.000 ettolitri all'anno. Nel 1958, una filiale di Amstel produsse le sue prime birre in Giordania. La terza filiale si aprì nel 1960, a Curaçao, nelle Antille olandesi. Nel 1963 aprirono le porte due nuove fabbriche, una a Porto Rico ed una in Grecia.

La ripresa da parte di Heineken
Nel 1968, Amstel fu acquistato dal suo concorrente Heineken. La fabbrica di Amsterdam chiuse nel 1972 e la produzione venne trasferita a Zoeterwoude. L'edificio di Mauritskade venne demolito nel 1985. Restò soltanto la parte amministrativa che fu incorporata agli edifici della facoltà di Amsterdam.

Amstel è lo sponsor di una corsa ciclistica professionistica, la Amstel Gold Race, e fino al 2005 è stato uno degli sponsor della Uefa Champions League. Dal 2015 è sponsor dell'UEFA Europa League, insieme ad altri sponsor locali europei di proprietà Heineken.

Marche prodotte
Amstel offre una ricca selezione di birre:

 Amstel Lager, colore dorato con un gusto leggermente amaro e un carattere vivace, con il 5% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Light o Amstel Lite, una birra chiara speciale, la più importata negli Stati Uniti, con il 3.5% di alcool (vol) e circa il 35% di calorie a confronto di una birra chiara normale. Molto dissetante e rinfrescante.
 Amstel 1870, è la più scura ed il suo gusto è un po' amaro, con il 5% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Bock o Amstel Herfstbock, una birra rossa forte: ha un'amarezza fine e un gusto dolce e completo, con il 7% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel de Belofte, con l'8% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Gold, una birra robusta e saporita con un gusto definito di frutta e luppoli, con il 7% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Lentebock, è una birra con un bel colore e un gusto completo, un po' dolce, al gusto di frutta, con il 7% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Malt, è una birra molto delicata nel gusto e più scura nei colori, con poco alcool.
 Amstel Oud Bruin, è una birra ricca nei colori con un gusto dolce al caramello, con il 2,5% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Pulse, con il 4,7% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Special, con il 5% di alcool (vol).
 Amstel Zero, senza contenuto di alcool.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Aziende alimentari olandesi
Birrifici olandesi
Heineken


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Roll of Honorary Fellows /
Mike Allen CITP, FBCS
We would like to submit the following citation in support of our joint proposal that Mike Allen should be awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the British Computer Society, in light of his outstanding service to the Society in a number of key positions, over a prolonged period of time.
His contributions in terms of leadership, intellectual thought, time and positive contribution have touched all parts of the Society over a long period of service. He was elected to MBCS in 1985, to FBCS in 1987, and CITP in 2004.
His service to the BCS is shown in the following brief summary:
1985 - present Committee member South Yorkshire Branch
1988 - 1989 Chair South Yorkshire Branch
1990 - Elected to Council elected directly by the corporate membership
1992 - 1997 Vice President and Chair Professional and Public Affairs Board
1998 - 2004 Hon Treasurer and Chair of FOC (two terms)
2002 - 2004 Chair ECDL Board
2003 - 2004 Vice President Products and Services Board
2005 - present Member Products and Services Board
2002 - present Member of Charitable Trust Management Committee
Significant items worthy of note are:
His thoughtful Chairmanship of FOC over a long and major period of transition, maintaining an steady financial course, whilst encouraging prudent growth.
His guidance of the ECDL Board over a similar period of development
His Chairmanship of Products and Services Board at a time when the Society was vigorously growing the product portfolio as part of the transition from "old" to "new" BCS
He has also made himself unstintingly available for other Committee work over the period, for example:
Served as Chair of WG on membership process
Served on Membership Committee
Served on WG and panel to recruit Chief Executive
Served on Disciplinary Panel.
Given Mike's contribution to the Society in many senior positions during a period of considerable change in its history, we would urge you to give this submission serious consideration.

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29th Street Capital Acquires Twin Trees Apartments; Community is Firm's First Salt Lake City-Area Acquisition
June 29, 2018 September 28, 2018 posted by Justin Lancellotta Category: Acquisition
Layton, Utah (June 29, 2018) – 29th Street Capital (29SC), a privately-held real estate investment and advisory firm, has acquired Twin Trees Apartments, a 43-unit multifamily community in Layton, Utah. 29SC plans to invest approximately $10,000 per unit in capital improvements, including upgraded countertops, cabinets, floors, appliances, lighting and fixtures. Exterior projects will include better landscaping, new heating and air conditioning units and curb appeal enhancements. The property is situated about 20 miles north of downtown Salt Lake and is alongside I-15.
"Twin Trees is an exciting first deal to establish 29th Street Capital's presence in the Salt Lake area," said McKay Winkel, Vice President of Acquisitions for Salt Lake City. "The submarket has tremendous population growth in addition to several other attractive metrics."
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Twin Trees Apartments is a block from Layton High School and is around the corner from a new retail center with a Gold's Gym, Wells Fargo, WinCo Foods and H&R Block. It is also within walking distance of the Frontrunner transit rail station and the newly-constructed Intermountain Healthcare Hospital.
"The Layton submarket is poised for continued growth and improvement as the forward momentum of downtown Salt Lake City flows outward," Winkel added. "We will execute 29SC's business plan and offer the Layton submarket a higher-quality housing alternative."
The transaction closed June 29. The sale price was not disclosed.
Formed in 2009, 29th Street Capital is a privately-held real estate investment and advisory firm that employs a value-added investment strategy in acquiring properties that typically fall below the radar of its institutional peers. Over the past 12 months 29th Street Capital has also acquired 16 conventional multifamily assets and continues to actively pursue additional opportunities throughout the U.S.
29SC's conventional multifamily portfolio currently consists of more than 7,500 units having acquired over 12,000 units across its 14 offices in the U.S. Investments typically require approximately $10 million to $100 million of total capital and involve the acquisition or recapitalization of individual real estate assets, portfolios or platforms.
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What Makes a Great Sled Dog? - Husky Dog Lovers!
Although nearly all Siberian Huskies share similar traits of being high-energy, athletic, and ready to work, not all Huskies are cut out for the toughest sled dog races and activities. True sled dogs, the ones specifically bred in this modern age to pull, haul, and work in tough conditions and for long hours, are just a slight cut above the Siberian Huskies bred for recreational activities and as family pets. A number of factors go into creating the perfect sled dog, which are discussed below.
While a family may be looking for an energetic dog to as the perfect playmate for a child, a working sled dog must have an insatiable yearning to run, wander, and explore. Although this trait is discouraged among family dogs for fear of dangerous escapes, a working sled dog is praised for his or her desire to seek out new territory, and do so in the fastest manner possible.
While the next point may sound obvious, dogs intended for work should be specimens of superior health. Common issues such as skin allergies, food allergies, and digestive problems can sideline a dog from being able to pull or compete in long races. Sled and freight dogs are expected to be in the snow and cold for days on end away from the comforts of a kennel, and must be able to subsist on sometimes meager rations, where there is no room for specially formulated diets or skin treatments. Sled dogs must also have strong feet that are not prone to drying or cracking, as remedies commonly used for family dogs, such as socks or booties, can hinder a dog's performance on the trails.
Sled dogs also have an innate sense for teamwork, as each individual dog plays an important role when pulling a sled, especially on 8 – 12 dog teams. Lead dogs are obedient, yet independent thinkers. They must be able to make split-second decisions, and care not only for the safety of themselves, but also for the team. Other dogs are responsible for working together to pull or turn the sled, and must use reasoning and wisdom to maneuver hazards and obstacles, such as ice, trees, or forks in the road. Among sled dogs, there is no place for overt aggression, dominance, or submission.
The best sled dogs are ones who are fastest, strongest, and most willing to work for as long as possible. These dogs are not forced to pull hard while running fast, but rather do so on their own. There is no room for the dogs with bad attitudes that get tired or bored and stop and give up without being told to do so. Great dogs must respect the musher, but also have a keen enjoyment for the work they are performing.
Finally, sled dogs meant for work must be highly trainable, yet require little training. A dog that does not readily pull and run when attached to a sled likely is not sled dog material. For the natural puller, commands and maneuvers are readily learned. Although not every Siberian Husky is cut out for the strenuous work required to be a true sled or freight dog, the majority of Huskies do share the common traits of speed, strength, trainability, docility, endurance, and good health, which makes the breed a natural choice for work!


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Q: STM32 : TIMER modes I have some questions about timer capture and compare mode in the stm32
What is the role of these modes ?
Can i use compare mode in an application of voice recognition (compare 2 signals)?

A: 1) Input capture mode is used to measure external digital signal. It is capturing a value of an internal counter once input channel transition is detected, thus is able to measure time between input transitions. So basically it allows to measure frequency or duty cycle of an external digital signal. Not analog, which audio signal is.
2) Output Compare mode is just a way to toggle some output pin when compare match is happening. It is good for generating square-wave signal with given parameters (PWM for instance) or just indicate when a given time period elapsed. Nothing to do with oudio as well.

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Q: wp_get_attachment_metadata()['image_meta'] fetch WP metadata or EXIF? wp_get_attachment_metadata( get_post_thumbnail_id( get_the_ID() ) )['image_meta']['credit'] returns nothing although there IS information in the attachment's credit field.
Is wp_get_attachment_metadata for that EXIF data stuff or is it for the fields in the media manager?
Am I stupid?

A: It is for EXIF data.
But if that's the code you're using, it looks like you are trying to access array elements on a function call.
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Лампа Нернста була ранньою формою лампи розжарення. В лампах Нернста не використовували світні вольфрамові нитки. Натомість там застосовувалися керамічні стрижні, які нагрівалися до розжарення. Оскільки стрижень (на відміну від вольфрамового дроту) з плином часу не окиснювався від впливу повітря, не було потреби закривати його у вакуумі чи благородних газових середовищах; пальники в лампах Нернста могли працювати під впливом повітря і були поміщені в скло, лише щоб ізолювати гарячий випромінювач від його оточення. Як світний стрижень було використано керамічний оксид цирконію — оксид ітрію.

Ці лампи, розроблені німецьким фізиком і хіміком Вальтером Нернстом 1897 року в Геттінгенському університеті, були приблизно вдвічі ефективніші, за лампи розжарення з вуглецевими нитками і вони випромінювали більш «природне» світло (більш схоже за спектром до денного світла). Лампи досить успішно продавалися протягом певного часу, хоча врешті-решт поступилися більш ефективним лампам розжарення з вольфрамовими нитками. Однією з вад будови лампочки Нернста, було те, що керамічний стрижень не був електропровідним за кімнатної температури, тому лампам був потрібен окремий нагрівач, який робив кераміку досить гарячою, щоби та почала проводити електроенергію самостійно.

У США, Нернст продав патент Джорджу Вестінгаузові, який 1901 року заснував компанію Nernst Lamp у Пітсбурзі. Корисні копалини для виробництва світильників, видобувалися із власних шахт компанії на легендарному пагорбі Баррінгер, штат Техас. До 1904 року загалом по країні було введено в дію понад 130 000 ламп Нернста.

У Європі світильники випускалися німецькою компанією Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft (AEG, General Electric Company) у Берліні. На Всесвітньому ярмарку 1900 року в Парижі, павільйон AEG було освітлено 800-а лампами Нернста, що було досить дивовижним на той час.

Див. також

 Лампа розжарення
 Штучні джерела світла
 Зовнішнє освітлення
 Індекс передавання кольору

Посилання
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 http://www.apptherm.com/ProductLines/Kanthal.htm
 Allan Mills, "The Nernst Lamp. Electrical Conductivity in Non-Metallic Materials". eRittenhouse, Vol.24, No. 1, June 2013

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Can anyone please explain all the above mentioned clearly?
Then you did a lot of mistakes, a netlist this bad should not make it to physical synthesis. You have a lot of pins that are not connected to anything, you have inputs connected to outputs, etc. Also lots of unconstrained pins that have no load associated. These names are pretty self-explanatory, I don't know what is so hard to understand.


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The photos show victims of the Dergue regime in Ethiopia. They hang in the Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa. The museum's Documentation and Research Center collects records on persecution under the Marxist military junta. Printed matter and historical records are held in the National Archives. Due to the close cooperation between the GDR and Ethiopia, documents are also found in German archives, in particular in the German Federal Archives and the Stasi Records Archive.
Documents and Photos in the German Federal Archives
Mengistu (r.) at the XI. SED party congress, 1986
Mengistu (l.) at an FDJ procession, 1986
The Ethiopian dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam maintained close relations with the Soviet Union and the GDR. He attended the opening of the SED's 11th party congress in April 1986 and is seen standing in the front row.
Few foreign politicians were allowed to get so close to those in power in the GDR: At the SED party congress in East Berlin, Mengistu is standing right next to Horst Sindermann, the president of the GDR People's Assembly. Continuing from right to left: SED Secretary General Erich Honecker, Secretary General of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev and Chairman of the GDR Council of Ministers Willi Stoph. At the far right stands Honecker's "crown prince" Egon Krenz.
Mengistu is also present as the SED politburo examines an FDJ procession at the end of the party congress. He is standing next to the GDR head of government Willi Stoph. Erich Honecker, head of the SED, is seen waving in front, next the Minister of State Security Erich Mielke, who is looking straight ahead with a surly expression (in a black coat).
These and other photos reflecting the working relationship between the GDR and Ethiopia are found in the German Federal Archives. The archive's search engine also lists many related documents.
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Home » Blog » CDT in Prosthetics and Orthotics International Funding at University of Strathclyde, UK
CDT in Prosthetics and Orthotics International Funding at University of Strathclyde, UK
CDT in Prosthetics and Orthotics Funding opportunity is provided by the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in prosthetics and orthotics combines expertise from the University of Strathclyde, UK.
The study program is available for UK, EU, EEA, UK and Islands, RUK, International students. Its aim is to create a new generation of highly skilled researchers who are able to deliver the technology and service innovations needed to meet the aspirations of prosthetic and orthotic users.
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Golden opportunity for international students to study in the UK.
The University of Strathclyde is Scotland's third-largest university. It has a diverse range of archives which have been acquired by gift or deposit to support the University's teaching and research. It is consists of four main faculties categorized based on subjects and academic fields.
Why at the University of Strathclyde? While studying at this university, candidates can get information on careers and related courses. It gives students to bring a range of skills that they have gained outside of their studies and support them in their career aims.
Application Deadline: February 14, 2020
University or Organization: University of Strathclyde
Course Level: Undergraduate course
Award: Maximum value £100,000
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: Varies
Nationality: UK, EU, EEA, UK and Islands, RUK, International students
The award can be taken in the UK
Eligible Countries: UK, EU, EEA, UK and Islands, RUK, International students can apply for this application .
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in Biomedical engineering, Prosthetics and orthotics undergraduate program offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: Applicants are normally expected to achieve either:
Applicants must have a minimum of an upper-second class honours degree from an undergraduate course in an appropriate physical or biological science, science, mathematics or engineering OR
A clinical qualification related to prosthetics, orthotics and the other relevant allied health disciplines, with additional evidence of skills in engineering and physical sciences (e.g. biomechanics, human gait)
How to Apply: For applying, all the candidates need to admission to the university. After taking the process, students need to fulfil the application forms which is available on the https://www.salford.ac.uk/research/doctoral-training-in-prosthetics-and-orthotic/home.
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Language Requirements: If English is not your first language, kindly provide a suitable English language test certificate, for example, IELTS.
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So many years ago I printed out a list of the highest peaks in all 50 states, looked at it and said, "I'm gonna climb all of those!". Well, last year I "bagged" the first one, our very own Mount Rogers in all of it's glorious 5,729 ft of altitude. Located in the Grayson Highlands, a truly foreign area of the state if you compare it to anywhere else in Virginia, it's a good little drive from the Roanoke Valley but well worth the trip.
Alpine (-like) meadows greet you near the beginning of your trek with some amazing views.
Mount Rogers with a prominence of 2,442 feet the views are breathtaking, looking more like something you'd see in the Smokies!
The meadows on the way up are varied and never cease to make you pause for a moment to take in the gorgeous views!
This landscape and sky combo begged for some black and white attention.
Near the summit lies one of only five Southern Appalachian Spruce-Fir Forests, the landscape taking on a boreal look similar to something you would see further North in Canada! From the windswept meadows earlier up to the summit is a huge contrast, there is no view from the summit.
You are surrounded by lush green everywhere, moss growing, dense, dark, quiet forest.
She looked around a bit and headed out to the meadow to graze.
We were awoken the next morning by hoof steps on the hollow-sounding rocky ground and I crawled out of my hammock to stalk these two for a few minutes.
If you've never been put it on your list and knock it out, if you make it an overnight it's even better. If you have any questions or have hiked it yourself and want to share your experience comment below!


To save life itself would require a genuine reevaluation of modern life and its institutions.
Drilling, Drilling, Everywhere: Will the Trump Administration Take Down the Arctic Refuge?
What happens in the Arctic doesn't just stay up north.
The wettest rainforest in the continental US has gone up in flames.
The Arctic is warming at a rate at least twice the global average. Then, permafrost thaws, releasing methane and carbon dioxide.
The Obama administration, despite a recent bow to Arctic preservation, stands at the edge of once again green-lighting a Shell foray into Arctic waters.
Subhankar Banerjee makes the connection between climate change and inaction on it, and other US social problems.
Many more people – from all across the political spectrum need to join this fight. The disintegration of the Arctic will lead to a devastated earth.


Upon your arrival at Chengdu airport or Chengdu train station. Pick up and transfer to the hotel.
Visit People's Park at first. There are many old people doing morning exercises group by group. Some of them are practicing sword, some are playing Tai Chi. Chengdu's leisure life and slow pace is well known in China that just a walking in the park we can easily find out. If we like we can choose to drink some tea in the tea house inside People's Park.
After then, visit Jinli Old Street, one of ten pedestrian of China is just near the temple. We shall walk on its paved road, looking for the essence of Chengdu's daily life: tea house, pub, snacks, local specialties and handicraft arts.
Pick up from your hotel around 8:30am and then we are going to see the lovely pandas. Located in northern suburb of Chengdu, the Panda Base takes us about 50 minutes to get there from downtown area. In this park-like base, we are sure to see many pandas at one time that we cannot realize in other places all over the world.
After lunch, head for Leshan City in about 2 hours. Once arriving in Leshan, we will board a riverboat for the best view of the Leshan Giant Buddha. The massive Buddha was carved out of a cliff face more than a thousand years ago, but now it is still well preserved in good shape, with his full and serene face. Back to your hotel in Chengdu.
You will have full day to visit Jiuzhaigou. Back to the hotel.


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Here's your first look at the second season of "True Detective," which returns June 21 on HBO with new stars Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell as LA cops Frank Semyon (Vaughn) and Ray Velcoro (Farell) — and a supporting cast featuring Kelly Reilly, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch.
The plot involves Semyon and Velcoro investigating a "bizarre" murder; Kitsch plays a war veteran and motorcyle cop who discovers the crime scene.
The first season of "True Detective" aired in the winter of 2014 with stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
It received multiple Emmy nominations, including a victory for director Cary Joji Fukunaga.
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Yash Jaluka Biography: AIR 4 UPSC Marksheet, Optional Subject and Strategy
Yash Jaluka, a 26-year-old civil servant was born in 1995 and passed the civil services exam on his first attempt. He began studying for the IAS Exam immediately after finishing his post-graduation and relied solely on self-study.
Yash Jaluka, a Jharia, Jharkhand resident, received an All India Rank 4 in the UPSC exam 2020. In his first attempt, the IAS Topper passed the exam. Yash Jaluka's UPSC preparation strategy, biography, educational background, optional subject, and more are discussed further below.
Yash Jaluka Biography
He went to Jharia for his primary education until the eighth grade and then moved to Odisha to complete his secondary education until the tenth grade. Yash attended Delhi Public School in Bokaro, Jharkhand, for his 11th and 12th grades.
He then moved to Delhi, where he earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Delhi's Kirori Mal College and his master's degree from the Delhi School of Economics.
Manoj Jaluka, Yash Jaluka's father, works in the iron and steel industry. After passing the exam, the IAS topper wants to work in Jharkhand and contribute to the state's development by introducing policies.
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It was his first time taking this exam. His time at DPS was extremely beneficial in shaping his thinking and in instilling in him the value of hard work. It was also his first exposure to a larger academic environment, as it included students from all over Eastern India and beyond, providing him with invaluable lessons and friendships, Yash reflected on his school days.
Optional Subject
Yash began his UPSC preparation immediately after finishing his Masters' course in 2019 and did not enrol in any coaching. For the UPSC CSE Mains, he chose Economics as an option.
Yash Jaluka UPSC Marksheet and Rank
Mains total marks: 851
Interview marks:195
Total marks: 1046
Yash Jaluka Strategy
Yash's preparation strategy allowed him to put in a minimum of 8 hours of preparation time each day. He spent approximately 3-4 hours reading the newspaper diligently as part of his strategy, ensuring that every single aspect of daily news was covered and notes based on the same were made immediately.
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He also took meticulous notes on each topic, including its historical context, and referred to only one book for each subject. The following is a list of some of the most important UPSC books and sources that Yash used to prepare for the prelims and mains:
#R.S Sharma's Old NCERT for Ancient History
#Class XI & XII NCERT
#History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
#A.L Basham – The Wonder that was India (for Buddhism and Jainism)
#Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
#How India sees the World by Shyam Saran for static International Relations information.
Aside from that, the journals and monthly editorials in newspapers and current affairs magazines were the primary sources he used during his research.
Message to UPSC Aspirants
He is both happy and surprised to have received the fourth position, Yash said of his overall score. He didn't get any help for it. He studied seven to eight hours per day, following the method used by previous toppers. He only read one book for one subject, and read it several times.
On being asked if he had a message for the UPSC aspirants, Yash said, "It is important to keep faith in oneself. It is not impossible to crack the exam on the first attempt. For this, one has to prepare a strategy and work accordingly. Also, take the help of the internet for the preparations."
Yash's father Manoj Jaluka has a mines transport business. "I knew he will do well, but I did not think he would do so well and secure 4th rank at the national level. We have two daughters, one is an engineer and the other a chartered accountant," said Manoj, expressing happiness over his son's success.
Yash Jaluka was able to achieve rank 4 in UPSC CSE thanks to his determination and hard work. He is a source of motivation for those who are discouraged by their failure. He concentrated on hitting the bullseye in one attempt and continued to work until he was able to touch the sky.
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Yash Jaluka, a 26-year-old civil servant from Jharia, Jharkhand, was born in 1995 and passed the civil services exam on his first attempt. Want to know more about him, then click here.
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Are you aware that the wires located on the exterior of your own home have value? Lots of individuals do not know this until their wires are stolen. The copper in the wiring is efficacious and can be stripped off of the outside of the house in a relevantly quick period of time. Make sure that you keep all your wiring hidden and make it laborious to access. Shred any paperwork and unsolicited mail that accommodates identifying information. Your trash contains so much private data a thief would love to have. If you can not afford to purchase a paper shredder, just rip the paper into smaller items.
Make certain your private home has high quality locks on all the home windows and the doors. Windows should have locks to maintain burglars out, and they need to have burglar-proof glass. Your doors should both be fabricated from metal or solid wooden. They need to have heavy-obligation, bolstered strike plates. The very best locks to have for them are both knob-in-lock units with useless latches or deadbolts.
Among the finest hiding places for valuables in the house is inside the partitions. A wall protected is okay, however a thief can just rip the whole secure out of the wall. Look to unused outlets to cover valuables. Crooks will nearly by no means go from outlet to outlet looking for valuables. Earlier than letting a house security representative inside, ask for identification. Many thieves use this tactic to enter a house. This could be quite dangerous. Act cautiously to keep away from potential dangers.
It should be the identical length as the track of the door.
If you happen to see anybody in your neighborhood you don't know who appears to continually pop up, including a questionable automotive, ask your neighbors in the event that they know them. If not, a call to the police will only shield your property, even whether it is at the expense of someone who happens to be loitering in a peaceable manner. How a lot is home safety value to you? Are you having a hard time finding a house security system you may afford? Do you wish to make the most of cheaper choices? There really are some, and they're inside attain. The article under has the tips you want.
If in case you have every been the sufferer of a theft, you're likely to see the worth of a house security system. Your peace of thoughts can take priority over the expense of putting in the system. Store fastidiously to be sure you are getting one of the best system available at the most effective price. If you happen to personal a home, then you understand the significance of holding it secure. There's nothing worse than having your home severely broken. The home in which you live is normally your most substantial funding, and it is the place you conduct your life. Read on for advice to maintain this most valuable asset secure.
Just remember to have smoke alarms in every sector of your house to remain protected at all times. This is vital as you will want some type of notification if you end up sleeping and unable to notice that a hearth is going on. If you have a one stage home, one smoke alarm will suffice. If there's space around your door within its frame, shore it up with .75″ plywood. If wood won't do it, try utilizing sheet metal as a substitute. When there is a gap, the burglar can easily jimmy open the door, so shut up the area and ensure that nobody will have the ability to get inside.
Were you conscious of how useful your home wires are? Many people usually are not conscious of this till they are stolen from their residence. The wiring has copper and is straightforward to be shortly taken off a house. To keep the wiring protected, make sure that the wire is hidden from view. Proper dwelling safety is needed to guard your family from hazard. The important thing to securing your own home correctly is educating yourself on the entire latest up-to-date security strategies. Study the safety tips and recommendation discussed withing this text and apply what is helpful to your particular state of affairs. Your family's security depends on it.
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This "documentary" follows the American propaganda to the letter. About how the Americans were apparently wringing their hands in anxiety over whether to drop the bomb or not, how they implored Japan to surrender, how the bomb would be an alternative to an invasion of Japan which would spare up to a million lives.
Not a mention about how Japan actually were discussing surrender, which American cryptographers had picked up. Not a mention of Ellis Zacharias who managed to muddle the American message to the point that neither the Japanese nor the American media knew which was the official US line.
The tired old propaganda about how the bomb saved lives in the end, is of course nonsense. First of all, the calculated number of casualties resulting from an invasion of Japan magically rose from an estimated 31 000 by Marshall on 18 June 1945, to 500 000 battle casualties after the bomb was dropped. Nowadays people even like to use figures in the millions. A more blatant attempt to try and justify the mass murder of a hundred thousand with a single bomb could hardly be conjured up. Furthermore, the bomb and an invasion were not mutually exclusive. Truman never presented the bomb as an alternative to invasion until after the war.
Carefully toeing the American propaganda line, the "documentary" makes no mention of how the final discussions in the Japanese leadership went before finally surrendering. In short, they scarcely mentioned the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The main concern of the Japanese leadership was the invasion of Manchuria by the Soviet Union and the collapse of the Kwantung army. But God forbid that the Soviet Union should receive any credit in World War 2.
And it's quite unsettling to listen to these old men casually describing and justifying their mass murder.
If you really want to learn anything about the process of the development of the nuclear program, the decision to drop the bombs, and the aftermath, give this garbage a pass and read "Hiroshima Nagasaki" by Paul Ham instead. If you're interested in eyewitness accounts of the immediate aftermath, read "Hiroshima" by John Hersey.


This is the video commentary for the study guide for chapter 1 for BUS-123, Introduction to Investments. Actually, it is the commentary for all the study guides for all the chapters. Every chapter has a study guide. The study guides contain the chapter terms that you should know. Study every day! Repetition is the key to learning, Dear Students. We also take a look at how you can download or copy the documents from Google Docs for your own usage.


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Jensen Meat Co.
Jensen Meat is upgrading its facility and developing new products to meet
increasing demand nationwide for its ground beef and patties.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers
Raw, fresh and frozen ground beef and patties are what Jensen Meat Co. knows best. The company's focus is on growing in the category by making facility upgrades and beginning its production season earlier to meet its broader goal of producing 200 million pounds annually.
The San Diego-based company moved in 2013 from a 28,000-square-foot facility in Vista, Calif., to a 150,000-square-foot facility in the Otay Mesa area of south San Diego. Jensen Meat was using 81,000 square feet of the new facility until it began growing faster than expected. "We built the plant in 2013 to have enough capacity to absorb the next five years of growth," CEO Abel Olivera says. "We didn't have plans to do anything until 2018, but we grew faster than expected."
Jensen Meat last year invested $4 million in its facility to add two frozen production lines, believing it would absorb the growth. "In 2017 we grew by 30 percent and we are now making decisions on what our next steps will be," Olivera adds. "I would say we are going to be looking at our next expansion towards the end of 2018. We are closing 2017 with 75 million pounds of sales. Our goal last year was a minimum of 10 percent growth and we hit 30 percent. In 2018 we expect 10 percent growth and can absorb that with our current equipment."
Jensen Meat manufactures individually quick-frozen and fresh patties in different shapes, lean/fat ratios and sizes under both the Jensen and private-label brands. The company offers three main sub-brands under its name: the Jensen Legend premium brand, the Original brand and the Classic brand. "We consider these our good, better and best brands, which we're pushing on getting into local supermarkets first and then expanding," Olivera says.
As a leading ground beef and patty processor, Jenson Meat products can be found throughout the western United States at major retailers, including Walmart and Kroger, as well as wholesale club stores. The company also supplies national foodservice providers and restaurants. "Right now, we are looking at our production plans and starting our production season earlier this year to try and beat the demand by building more inventory this season," Olivera notes.
Tapping into Trends
Slater's 50/50, a Southern California restaurant with a patented burger made of 50 percent ground beef and 50 percent bacon, partnered with Jensen Meat in October 2017 to bring its patty to grocery stores. The product was initially introduced to 77 Sam's Club locations in California and six in the Dallas market.
The frozen patties are offered in 2- and 4-pound packages with six or 12 individually quick-frozen one-third pound handmade-style patties. The Beef & Bacon patties are expected to launch nationwide in all Sam's Clubs in April.
Jensen Meat estimates gross sales in the first year could conservatively exceed $10 million. "Baconmania shows no signs of receding," Olivera says. "There is a huge demand for bacon products. In fact, national bacon reserves have hit a 50-year low."
By serving both foodservice and retail customers, Jensen Meat says it is always analyzing the trends and the crossover of products from one segment to the other. "We see a significant increase in the trend of bacon on the foodservice side," Olivera adds. "Customers want bacon on everything they can consume. When you go into a bar, there's a Bloody Mary with bacon. We started a conversation with Slater's 50/50 on how its burger could fit into retail and that's how this plan was born."
The company is always looking at new product developments and will be launching a couple of Angus beef products this year – a chuck item and a brisket blend burger. Jensen Meat continues to look at ways to improve the quality of its products while keeping abreast of market trends.
Jensen Meat remains mindful of the demand for grass-fed, natural beef products. The company last year reached an agreement with Montana-based nonprofit, American Prairie Reserve that helps support the group's wildlife-friendly ranching and conservation efforts. The pact gives the company access to domestic, naturally raised and grass-fed beef. In fact, Jensen Natural brand was created using this beef.
Safely Processed
All of Jensen Meat's products are manufactured with high food safety and quality standards in mind. The company has been SQF Level 3 certified for seven years. It was the first meat processing company in the United States to use Sanova; an antimicrobial solution made up of lemon juice and salt. The solution is effective in killing 99.99 percent of all pathogens, Olivera explains.
All raw materials are tested before entering Jensen Meat's facility for pathogenic E. coli. The company developed a robust "test-and-hold" program to broaden its E. coli testing. "The test-and-hold programs out there focused on E. coli, and it's like finding a needle in a haystack," Olivera explains. "By telling the customer you have a test-and-hold program and the way it was developed back then was giving a false sense of security. When you are only testing 300 pounds out of a 10,000-pound batch, you can't be 100 percent sure the product is rid of E. coli. We asked, how can we make this process better?"
Today, Jensen Meat tests for E. coli but has broadened its scope to test for all of its "cousins" to determine whether there is potential for the contaminant in the batch. "We feel we have a better chance of finding E. coli through our robust test and hold program," Olivera notes. "The ideal thing also is to educate consumers to cook the product to 165 degrees, which on a patty is medium well. That's the only silver bullet for E. coli."
Moving forward, Jensen Meat plans to continue to make a name for itself in the raw, fresh and frozen ground beef and patty category. "Prior to four years ago, Jensen wasn't recognized on a national level or even in our own town," Olivera admits. "The local community didn't know they had a meat company in their backyard that manufactures burgers. People now know who Jensen is and they are asking for our burgers, which makes us and our staff proud. It's really the people behind the brand that make it special. They are so passionate about producing the best quality, best-tasting burger out there and are proud to say they work at Jensen."
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Feed forward neural networks are investigated here for fault diagnosis in chemical processes, especially batch processes. The use of the neural model prediction error as the residual for fault diagnosis of sensor and component is analyzed. To reduce the training time required for the neural process model, an input feature extraction process for the neural model is implemented. An additional radial basis function neural classifier is developed to isolate faults from the residual generated, and results are presented to demonstrate the satisfactory detection and isolation of faults using this approach.
Y. Zhou, J. Hahn, and M.S. Mannan. Fault Detection and Classification in Chemical Processes Based on Neural Networks with Feature Extraction.


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Entertainment / Celebrities / K-pop boy band TXT sells 105,269 copies of new album 'Blue Hour' on first day
K-pop boy band TXT sells 105,269 copies of new album 'Blue Hour' on first day
Published October 27, 2020, 10:31 AM
by Jonathan Hicap
K-pop boy band TOMORROW X TOGETHER, or TXT, made their comeback on Oct. 26 with the release of their third mini-album "Minisode1: Blue Hour."
According to Korea's Hanteo Chart, "Blue Hour" sold 105,269 copies on the first day of release, compared to the first-day sales of 125,228 copies, or a difference of 19,959 copies, for their previous album "The Dream Chapter: Eternity" that was released on May 18 this year.
The first-day sales for "Blue Hour" are already 58 percent of the first-week sales of "The Dream Chapter: Eternity." TXT's first studio album "The Dream Chapter: Magic" sold 124,252 copies in the first week since its release on Oct. 21, 2019, according to Hanteo Chart.
The new album is led by the main track "Blue Hour" along with "Ghosting," "We Lost The Summer," "Wishlist" and "Way Home." The music video for "Blue Hour" has garnered 6.2 million views on YouTube in 16 hours since its release on Oct. 26.
During a press conference on Oct. 26, TXT's Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai talked about their comeback, new album and how the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has prevented them from meeting their fans MOA.
"Like everyone else, we were taken aback and confused by the situation that we're experiencing for the first time. Above all, it was sad not to be able to listen to MOA's cheering sounds when we perform on stage," said Taehyun, according to Yonhap News.
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He added that the track "We Lost the Summer" tells about the COVID-19 situation, saying, "It's a story about teens who cannot go to school and are living in a completely different world."
"Blue Hour" has the Korean title that translates to "You and me that were discovered in the sky at 5:53 p.m." The disco song "expresses the complicated emotions of teenagers as they look out to the sunset at 5:53 PM in October, feeling both familiarity and unfamiliarity from their friends as well as the world around them," according to Big Hit Entertainment, TXT's agency.
Big Hit chairman and CEO Bang Si-hyuk is one of the songwriters for "Blue Hour" along with Slow Rabbit, Kyler Niko and Lil 27 Club.
"It's an overall bright and energetic song. We hope to extend the disco fever that started with BTS," according to Yeonjun, referring to BTS' hit track "Dynamite."
TXT debuted in March 2019 and in less than two years, they have become one of the most popular K-pop bands today.
"We feel that we are loved when we read posts from fans that they were encouraged or comforted by listening to our songs. Perhaps we are loved because the messages in our songs are relatable ones that a lot of people have experienced or will eventually go through," said Soobin.
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Over the last 12 months, only the large cities with population exceeding 1,000,000 experienced healthy employment gains, according to the latest numbers released by the Department of Bureau and Labor.
Employment rose in 76% of the metropolitan areas with a 2010 Census population of 1 million or more, compared to 16% employment growth among all 388 metropolitan areas.
If you are looking for opportunity, these red dot cities are growing.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas (+3.5 percent).
Blue dots signify the worst employment growth cities.
The map above shows the cities with employment growth at the bottom of the barrel.
Notice the map of worst cities is concentrated in the Northeast, mainly Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. It is no coincidence that these states with declining opportunity have angry voters looking for someone just as angry to lead them out of a poor economy with promises of bring back the economy.


Car & Kitchen, who are we? Well, no, we don't sell anything that will help with any mechanical issues you may be experiencing. First and certainly foremost, we are a family business, having started way back in the 1970's when everything was beige and brown. In those days it was The Grandfather, Christopher George Ellis running the show and his honesty and hard work are still part of the standards we set for ourselves today. We are now onto our 3rd generation of ownership with each generation bringing their own tastes and passions to the business. There is one thing we've all tried to do though and that's to make you happy. How nice are we? Super nice.
What do we sell, well, gifts, clothing, homeware, kitchenware, and kids toys mainly, and if you are lucky enough to come visit us then you'll even be able to enjoy the wonderful Kitchen Cafe! What more could you ask for?…Don't ask for car parts we don't have any!


FULTON, Mo. - Westminster softball earned two more St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference wins with a sweep of MacMurray.
The Blue Jays improve to 8-12 overall and 8-2 in the SLIAC.
"We struggled in the first game with out focus on defense, but it was great to see the team pick themselves up in the second game and recover our defense," said Westminster Head Coach Sara Stafford. "Softball is a game of failure and how you recover from it. I was happy to see us stay up and make the next play."
Game one was a high-scoring affair for both sqauds, with the Highlanders getting on the board first with an RBI single in the top of the first inning.
Westminster answered in the bottom of the inning with another RBI from the hot bat of Madison Washington, driving in two runs with a single to center to take the 2-1 lead. Hannah Schroeder added two more runs in the second for a 4-1 Blue Jay lead.
Not to be outdone, the Highlanders came back in the third for two more runs to pull back within one run of the lead, but Westminster added a dominant third inning at the plate with home runs from both Lauren Huskey, a two-run shot, and Mikala Guthrie, a solo shot, to take a 7-3 lead. Both home runs were the first collegiate bombs for the two freshmen.
MacMurray added a run in the fourth inning to cut the lead back to 7-4, but Westminster added four runs in the fifth to again pull ahead, 11-4, including a two-run homer from Taylor White.
The Highlanders came back in the sixth for three runs. Westminster quickly shut down the run with a five run sixth inning, including a grand slam from Schroeder to increase her total to six RBI on the game.
Elizabeth Davis took the win on the mound after pitching in relief for Katie Price.
In game two, Westminster earned an 8-0 shutout win in five innings. In the first Westminster added three runs which included RBI from Guthrie and Mackenzie Myers, increasing to a 4-0 lead in the second when White scored on a wild pitch.
A two-run third inning which included RBI form Madison Ingram and White increased the lead to 6-0. Guthrie and Hannah Hirschvogel added the final two RBI to end the game in five innings and give Westminster the win.
Ingram took the win on the mound, pitching a one-hitter and a five-inning shutout.
"These ladies have a lot of fight, and we are going to keep getting better from here," said Stafford.
The Blue Jays travel to Blackburn Saturday for a doubleheader matchup. First pitch is set for 12 p.m.


Full-circle P-OLED display which happens to be the world's first. No other watch had this feature before.
The watch R is compatible with any android devices that have 4.3 or later versions of the operating system.
You can now have a heart-rate monitor that comes integrated with this smart watch. So now you can do your cardio using your watch.
The design of this watch is classic with a round dial and 22 millimeter interchangeable strap to help you get the perfect fit.
The Watch R can also respond to the "Ok, Google" voice commands when connected with any android device such as phone or tablets.
The watch comes with integrated gyro, barometer, accelerometer, compass, and many other great features.
It comes with Bluetooth 4.0 LE.
The company can improve on the quality of the leather they provide for the strap.
There is not a choice of colors. It only comes in black.
The screen of the watch is too simple for such a high end android watch.
It could be easier to use and more accessible than it is.
The watch R from LG is definitely worth buying because of its high level of functionality. If you are traveling a lot, or have a busy corporate life, this watch is definitely going to be an essential part of your everyday life. With its features, the watch is surely a hit for everyone.
Buying this watch is easy. It is available online and you can even get a good price on it.
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We are all aware of the importance of smart phones in our life nowadays. Just like its counterpart the smart watches are also there for quite some time now. Yes, watch is supposedly one of the oldest devices that men use and now with the latest technical advancement the device has become smart to help men in their daily life. That is why the big brands are coming up with smart watches that are not only stylish but have some of the most interesting features in them that will attract everyone. LG one of the most popular brands in electronics has come up with their new LG Electronics G Watch R.
The watch R from the house of LG has got rave reviews since it was first launched. There is a steady demand for this watch on the market and with its intricate details and smart black look; the watch has definitely made its presence felt.


Turkey Confidential, The Splendid Table's annual live Thanksgiving call-in show, is Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, starting at 10am. Join us as host Francis Lam takes calls and comes to the rescue of Thanksgiving cooks, kitchen helpers, and dinner guests alike on the biggest cooking day of the year. While this is Francis's first year solo at the helm of the ship for Turkey Confidential, our dear friend Lynne Rossetto Kasper won't be far away; she'll join us by phone to tell us about her holiday happenings. Francis will also be joined by special guests Dorie Greenspan, Pati Jinich, and Samin Nosrat to talk about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes, memories, quick fixes, and answer your questions.
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The SITEX_Network is a new organisation for primarily technical support organisations (TSOs) working for national regulatory bodies on research on radioactive waste management (RWM). The SITEX_Network also has an interest in interacting with civil society organisations when it comes to research issue in RWM. NTW joins this network which gathers 14 founding organisation members.
The Swedish organisation MKG, board member of NTW, represents the civil society in the Management Board of SITEX.
MKG is directed by Johan Swahn who is also the Chair of our Working Group on Radioactive Waste Management, and who is now the Vice-Chair of the Management Board of SITEX.


Was there any doubt? Yes he may have missed one against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League but City's Mr Dependable, Sergio Aguero, steps up to give City a two-goal lead with seconds to spare in the first-half. It's almost over as far as Stoke are concerned.