Mach's Principle accounts for inertial reaction forces resulting from the gravitational attraction of all matter in the universe to an accelerating object. James Woodward of California State University at Fullerton has extended Sciama's 1953 demonstration that inertia can be understood as a gravitational effect in a linearized General Relativity framework. Woodward has shown that in addition to the acceleration dependant term that provides the basis for inertia, there is a time-dependent transient term. This term predicts that an object with a time-varying energy density will have a non-negligible variation in rest mass which depends on the second time-derivative of the energy.
Woodward has constructed an experiment which attempts to observe the predicted rest mass variations by vibrating a charging capacitor with a piezoelectric driver, and has reported measuring a mass variation in apparent qualitative confirmation of the predicted mass-variation effect. Results of these experiments, however, have been challenged in peer-reviewed literature due to the large number of uncontrolled variables in the methodology. In particular, it seems possible that the applied vibrations coupled with non-linear mechanical responses of the system might lead to false positive observations.
We propose to substitute rotation for vibration as the medium for accelerating the hypothetical varying mass. The centripetal acceleration of a charging capacitor produces a constant pseudo-force in the rest frame of the capacitor, and thus cannot couple in first order to dimensional changes of the capacitor that might arise from charging and discharging or to mechanical nonlinearities in the force measuring apparatus. We propose to create a rotating four-capacitor array with synchronized charging and discharging of the capacitors. If a mass variation is present, this should produce a constant unidirectional force. Any mechanical imbalance in the apparatus would tend not to yield a unidirectional force but rather a vibration, thus discriminating a real effect from system flaws.
Such a mass variation, even if it is small, has interesting implications for propulsion. Acceleration appropriately phased with the mass variations should produce a net unidirectional force relative to the surrounding mass of the universe. A spacecraft engine utilizing this principle would not require propellant, thus achieving the first mission of the Breakthrough Propulsion Physics program. If Woodward's effect is real, it is of the greatest importance to establish this fact. Therefore, a high priority should be to test the effect, preferably using an experimental design that avoids vibrations that might give rise to confusing background effects. The proposed verification of the Woodward effect needs only a modest investment in funding. However, if the Woodward effect is real, it has the potential to trigger enormous change in near-future spacecraft design and indeed to revolutionize the entire transportation industry.
Woodward, James F., "Measurements of a Machian Transient Mass Fluctuation," Foundations of Physics Letters, Vol. 4, No. 5, pp. 407-423, 1991.
Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) is probably the best verified theory in physics. It makes some startling predictions about the importance of quantum fluctuations of the electromagnetic field in empty space. It predicts a near infinite vacuum energy density. Quantum fluctuations have been linked to particle mass, to spontaneous emission, to the speed of light, and to the topology of the universe. Since the presence of surfaces will change the energy density of the vacuum, surfaces can be used to alter parameters affected by vacuum fluctuations. The ability to alter these parameters could be of significant benefit to the BPP objectives. We will perform a theoretical investigation of the use of surfaces and cavity structures in order to alter vacuum energy. A microelectromechanical (MEMS) interferometric structure is planned to measure the index of refraction in a cavity, which will serve as a test of QED predictions.
The variations in vacuum energy produced by surfaces can also result in vacuum forces, such as the recently verified Casimir force between two parallel conducting plates. Very few other geometrical structures have been investigated, and our understanding of the role of surfaces in altering vacuum energy and generating vacuum forces is rudimentary. For rectangular cavities, forces are predicted on the walls that may be inward, outward, or zero, depending on the ratios of the sides. Such forces may be of use in operating MEMS devices, including resonant cavities. We propose to model and build a MEMS cavity structure, to verify the QED prediction of repulsive forces, and to study the properties of these cavities and the energy balance in a static and in a vibrating mode. When we have gained a greater understanding of cavities and vibrating structures, a second-generation MEMS structure will be designed, modeled, fabricated, and tested.
We will investigate the possibility of fluctuation-driven engines that operate between two regions of different energy density, in a similar manner to which heat engines operate between two heat reservoirs at different temperature. Two types of engine will be considered: one in which one set of surfaces moves relative to another, akin to an electric motor, and a second type in which a working fluid, perhaps consisting of atoms or electrons, passes between the two regions of different vacuum energy. We will develop several candidate structures for fluctuation engines and fabricate the most promising. In all theoretical and experimental work, care will be taken to understand energy balance requirements and conservation laws, and to determine what is possible and what is not. QED computations will be used as the guide.
This effort will answer many of the basic questions about the role of vacuum fluctuations, and lay a solid foundation of knowledge about vacuum energy, vacuum stresses and how to control them using surfaces and what their limitations are. Researchers will be able to build upon this knowledge to build more complex ideas and structures involving vacuum fluctuations.
A new theory that self-consistently imbeds classical electrodynamics within the framework of non-Riemannian space-time, by way of introduction of an electrodynamic Torsion tensor into Einstein's equations, has been formulated and its field equations solved. The theory predicts that an intense, external electrostatic potential should measurably shift the internal clock of a charged particle analogously to the gravitational red shift. The internal clock refers to time as seen by a particle of charge-to-mass ratio, e/m, in its rest frame. We propose a nuclear magnetic resonance experiment to measure the influence of the electrostatic potential on the precession rate (clock) of a proton magnetic moment. The first of two definitive papers describing the theory has already been published . Metric solutions of Einstein's field equations result in the correct electromagnetic potentials appearing in the metric tensor for several cases including spherical gravity plus electrostatic field, the line charge electric field, and the uniform magnetic field. The latter two solutions are exact. All of the solutions have been shown to satisfy a general equivalence principle including both attractive and repulsive forces resulting from two signs of charges.
Since the electromagnetic 4-vector potential (the scalar potential in g00) appears as the solution in the metric, much like the gravitational potential in the usual gravity theory, an experimental prediction is proposed that an electrostatic potential influences clocks in much the same way as gravitational potentials with one major difference: these solutions are in the frame of reference of the charged particle. Such a clock, which will be referred to as a charged clock, is arbitrary, much like a quantum phase, and will not influence measurable events. Only time differences could be measured. The application of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) offers an opportunity to synchronize charged clocks and subsequently read out changes arising from the application of intense electrostatic potentials during the NMR process. NMR is a natural way to read charged clocks since the NMR effect is itself induced in the rotating frame of the charged particle, in this case, a proton with a magnetic dipole moment (spin). The ideal effect, for a fully "supported" proton subjected to a l0-kV electric field, is expected to generate a frequency spectral line shift (equivalent to a shift in time) on the order of 6 ppm and broadening for a sharp proton resonance. This is easily measurable in a typical high resolution NMR spectrometer. The size of the actual measured effect will depend on the final choice of experimental conditions representing, as closely as possible, a "supported proton." A complementary NMR experiment would measure the effects of potential difference alone under zero field condition.
If this theory is proven, then there may exist solutions where electromagnetism can dynamically couple to space, time, and gravity, either explaining existing effects or predicting new ones. In particular, such solutions could be applied to the goal of creating propulsive effects.
I>Classical and Quantum Gravity, Vol. 11, pp. 2383-2394, 1994.
In response to the propulsion challenges specified by NASA's Breakthrough Propulsion Physics (BPP) program, the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center proposes to empirically explore the possibility of inducing gravity modification through Josephson junction effects in magnetized, high-Tc superconducting oxides. Our technical goal is to critically test emerging physical concepts and provide rigorous empirical confirmation (or refutation) of anomalous effects related to the manipulation of gravity by magnetized type-II superconductors. Because the current empirical evidence for gravity modification is anecdotal, we propose, as a first step, to design, construct, and meticulously carry out a discriminating experiment. Our approach is unique in that we will construct an extremely sensitive torsional gravity balance to measure gravity modification effects by radio-frequency-pumped type-II superconductor test masses. Analysis indicates that an effective change in mass of less than 1 percent would be readily detectable by state-of-the-art differential capacitance transducers. The entire project is to be completed in 12 months.
If uncontested positive effects can be detected, it would seem to imply a fundamentally new method for creating motion without propellant. This goes directly to the heart of BPP goal 1 which has the stated aim of reducing or eliminating the need for mass ejection from spacecraft propulsion systems.
In recent years, the subject of superluminal propagation has received much attention. A complete review of this field is provided in reference . At the present, a body of experimental evidence [2-7] suggests the reality of superluminal group velocities for tunneling photons (and perhaps electrons); however, there is no universal agreement on the interpretation of these facts. In all of the above experiments, the magnitude of the incoming wave is attenuated upon tunneling and consequently the energy velocity remains subluminal. .
In principal, a rather more striking superluminal behavior can be exhibited in the case of inverted medium. Under special circumstances photons can travel through an inverted medium with phase, group, energy, and signal velocities all exceeding the velocity of the light in vacuum [1, 9]. This phenomenon can occur either at low frequencies or at frequencies close to resonance. While the low- frequency behavior is easier to understand (the index becomes less than 1), the higher frequency response can be understood in terms of tachyon-like excitation process, in which undamped atomic polarization waves are strongly coupled to electromagnetic waves. This phenomenon is different in nature from the previously studied tunneling effects and in principal can be observed over long distances. While the theoretical foundation for the above anomalous effect is well established , as to date, there has not been any experimental verification. We propose exploring the above possibility via experiments with inverted media such as fiber amplifiers or rubidium vapor. Since both the low frequency and the tachyonic propagation involves exchange of energy between the wave and matter resulting in superluminal energy velocities, it is perhaps necessary to redefine energy velocity such that this rather anomalous effect is properly explained [ 10].
It is believed that in all superluminal propagation (low frequency, tachyonic or tunneling), the very front of the optical or microwave signal shall remain luminal in order to properly address the requirements of the special relativity and causality. Therefore, a careful investigation of these early parts of the signal, so called "forerunners" is of tremendous importance in regard to propulsion "make-or-break" issues. The form of the forerunners is dictated by the details of the dispersion relation and the incoming wave. Since in our tunneling experiments and many others, the optical multi-layers, also known as one dimensional photonic crystals (1DPC), are used , it is natural that we investigate the dynamics of forerunners for this particular structure. In this proposal, we envision a theoretical formulation of the forerunner's field and the possible experimental detection of these fields for the case of 1DPCs. Clearly, a correct mathematical formulation of the forerunners and possible consequent detection of these disturbances strongly suggests that, regardless of superluminal observation of group, signal, or even energy velocity, the requirements of causality is fully observed, and no violation of principal axioms are allowed.
Although it is premature and non-scientific at present to suggest a detailed and direct connection between the proposed tasks and possible future BPP devices, the suggested tasks are in close correlation with the expressed desire of "conducting experiments or advancing theories that address critical unknowns, make-or-break issues or curious effects." In other words, while the proposed ideas are far from becoming breakthroughs in near future, they provide a starting point for scientifically assessing the ideas regarding the application of theses anomalous effects to propulsion physics.
 Chiao and Steinberg, Progress in Optics, 37, 345 (1997).
 Steinberg, Kwiat, and Chiao, Phys. Rev. Lett., 71, 708 (1993); Steinberg and Chiao, Phys. Rev. A., 51, 3525 (1995).
 Enders and Nimtz, J. Phys. I France, 2, 1693 (1992).
 Ranfagni, Fabeni, Pazzi, and Mugnai, Phys. Rev. E., 48, 1453 (1993); Mugnai, Ranfagni, and Ronchi, Phys. Lett. A., 247, 281 (1998).
 Spielmann, Szipocs, Stingl, and Krausz, Phys. Rev. Lett., 73, 2308 (1994).
 Mojahedi, Schamiloglu, Agi, and Malloy, submitted to Phys. Rev. E.
 Mojahedi and Malloy, to be published.
 Scalora, Dowling, Manka, Bowden, and Haus, Phys. Rev. A., 52, 726 (1995).
 Chiao, Phys. Rev. A., 48, R34 (1993); Chiao, Boyce, and Mitchell, Appl. Phys. B 60, 259 (1995); Chiao, Kozhekin, and Kurizki, Phys. Rev. Lett., 77, 1254 (1996); Morgan and Chiao, Am. J. Phys. 66, 14 (1998); Chiao, Population inversion and superluminality, in Amazing Light: a volume dedicated to Charles Hard Townes on his 80th birthday (Springer-Verlag, New York, 1996), p. 91.
 Diener, Phys. Lett. A., 235, 118 (1997).
 Yablonovitch, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 10, 283 (1993).
It has been shown that the travel time for a spaceship can be reduced beyond the restrictions seemingly imposed by the light speed limit provided that the spaceship is able to curve spacetime in an appropriate way. It is most likely, however, that the matter required for such a process would be of a very specific nature ("exotic" matter). It has been conjectured that this fact can make circumventing the light barrier unphysical, since the required amount of exotic matter may turn out to be enormous.
The proposed research will determine whether this exotic matter is absolutely necessary to create the desired effects and whether the required amounts of this matter are indeed prohibitively great. The previously published suggestions for hyperfast travel will be compared to the most general case to assess the necessity of exotic matter. To this end the simplest mathematical case will be considered, for which the answer can be obtained within well-established methods of quantum field theory in a curved background without invoking additional hypotheses or approximations.


text:
Duke Law > Duke Law Scholarship Repository > Journals > ALR > Vol. 10 > No. 2 (1993)
Alaska Law Review
Volume 10, Number 2 (December 1993)
Insurance Regulation in Alaska: Healthy Exercise of a State Prerogative
David G. Stebing
Foreword to Native Law Selections: Recent Developments in Federal Indian Law as Applied to Native Alaskans
Susanne Di Pietro
Tribal Court Jurisdiction and Public Law 280: What Role for Tribal Courts in Alaska
The Waiver of Tribal Sovereign Immunity in the Contractual Context: Conflict between the Ninth Circuit and the Alaska Supreme Court
Kenton Keller Pettit
Liability of the State and Its Employees for the Negligent Investigation of Child Abuse Reports
Susan Lynn Abbott
Rule 82 Revisited: Attorney Fee Shifting in Alaska
Kevin Michael Kordziel
All Issues Vol. 36, No. 1 Vol. 35, No. 2 Vol. 35, No. 1 Vol. 34, No. 2 Vol. 34, No. 1 Vol. 33, No. 2 Vol. 33, No. 1 Vol. 32, No. 2 Vol. 32, No. 1 Vol. 31, No. 2 Vol. 31, No. 1 Vol. 30, No. 2 Vol. 30, No. 1 Vol. 29, No. 2 Vol. 29, No. 1 Vol. 28, No. 2 Vol. 28, No. 1 Vol. 27, No. 2 Vol. 27, No. 1 Vol. 26, No. 2 Vol. 26, No. 1 Vol. 25, No. 2 Vol. 25, No. 1 Vol. 24, No. 2 Vol. 24, No. 1 Vol. 23, No. 2 Vol. 23, No. 1 Vol. 22, No. 2 Vol. 22, No. 1 Vol. 21, No. 2 Vol. 21, No. 1 Vol. 20, No. 2 Vol. 20, No. 1 Vol. 19, No. 2 Vol. 19, No. 1 Vol. 18, No. 2 Vol. 18, No. 1 Vol. 17, No. 2 Vol. 17, No. 1 Vol. 16, No. 2 Vol. 16, No. 1 Vol. 15, No. 2 Vol. 15, No. 1 Vol. 14, No. 2 Vol. 14, No. 1 Vol. 13, No. 2 Vol. 13, No. 1 Vol. 12, No. 2 Vol. 12, No. 1 Vol. 11, No. 2 Vol. 11, No. 1 Vol. 10, No. 2 Vol. 10, No. 1 Vol. 9, No. 2 Vol. 9, No. 1 Vol. 8, No. 2 Vol. 8, No. 1 Vol. 7, No. 2 Vol. 7, No. 1 Vol. 6, No. 2 Vol. 6, No. 1 Vol. 5, No. 2 Vol. 5, No. 1 Vol. 4, No. 2 Vol. 4, No. 1 Vol. 3, No. 2 Vol. 3, No. 1 Vol. 2, No. 2 Vol. 2, No. 1 Vol. 1, No. 2 Vol. 1, No. 1
ALR Website

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Backed by over 40 years of existence and high standards in many domains, including Parisian cabarets and attractions. With Elysée 1212, you are guaranteed a warm welcome, and if you wish, we can offer you advice regarding the best options based on your desires and your budget. Group rates and packages.
60 ANS DE RIRES !
LES GRANDS TUBES DES 60's aux 80's !
Show and drinks (No Dinner).


text:
Les IronPigs de Lehigh Valley sont une équipe de ligue mineure de baseball basée à Allentown (Pennsylvanie). Affiliés depuis 2008 à la formation de MLB des Phillies de Philadelphie, les IronPigs jouent au niveau Triple-A en Triple-A East.

Histoire
La franchise est créée à Ottawa sous le nom de Lynx d'Ottawa en 1993. Le , l'équipe est vendue à Joseph Finley et Craig Stein. Ceux-ci décident de déménager la concession à Allentown (Pennsylvanie) en vue de la saison 2008, lorsque la construction du nouveau Coca-Cola Park sera terminée. L'équipe est alors renommée IronPigs de Lehigh Valley.

Affiliations

Les IronPigs de Lehigh Valley sont affiliés aux Phillies de Philadelphie depuis la création de la franchise en 2008.

Bilan sportif

Palmarès
 Champion de l'International League : 1995 (Lynx d'Ottawa).

Bilan saison par saison

Joueurs et personnalités de la franchise

Managers
Le tableau suivant présente la liste des managers du club depuis 2008.

Joueurs notables
  Rhys Hoskins (2017)
  Tyler Cloyd (2012, 2013)
  Jake Thompson (2016, 2017, 2018)
  Cody Asche (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
  César Hernández (2012, 2013, 2014)
  Brian Bogusevic (2015)
  Edward Mujica (2016)
  Pedro Beato (2017, 2018)

Stades
 2008- : Coca-Cola Park à Allentown, Pennsylvanie ( places).

Affluences des IronPigs de Lehigh Valley en saison régulière depuis la saison 2008

Lien externe
  Site officiel des IronPigs de Lehigh Valley

Club américain de baseball en AAA
Club de baseball en Pennsylvanie
Sport à Allentown (Pennsylvanie)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


BATTYE, ALBERT. Private. No 48004. 13th Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Formerly No 38142 West Yorkshire Regiment. Born Hinchliffe Mill. Son of Mr and Mrs J.W. Battye. Educated at St. John's National School. Employed by Mr Arthur Charlesworth. Played football with the Hinchliffe Mill AFC. Attended Hinchiffe Mill Wesleyan Church, being a member of the choir and the bible class. Married, with one daughter. Enlisted 1916. Suffered from a severe attack of trench feet in the summer of 1917. Killed in action 27.8.1918. Buried in NIEPPE-BOIS (RUE De BOIS) BRITISH CEMETERY, VIEUX-BERQUIN. Grave location:- Row D, Grave 24.


Triade asks its users to have an open mind.
Its most obvious feature is that the single extra-bold weight comes in three styles: Upright, Slanted, and Backslant. The atypical label "Upright" is notable here; instead of calling that style "Triade Standard," "Black," or another conventional term, the nomenclature argues for all three versions being equal.
Triade's creator, Étienne Aubert Bonn, decided on full parity between the styles' character sets, a choice that asks the user to pause before unthinkingly setting every letter and line in Upright. Why not backslant your subheads for more zest if every Upright character has a Backslant version? What if you alternate lines of rag-right Slanted and Backslant for a pleasing wave on the left edge?
Type some of this grotesque's symbols — a dollar sign or other currency symbols, an asterisk, nut fractions, superscripts, parentheses, brackets — and you'll discover a second surprising trait. These glyphs are rendered in an attractive hairline weight, contrasting with the remainder's potent, ink-trapped letterforms. The thin weight can optionally be applied to more common punctuation marks and diacritics, a smart tactic to keep complex headlines streamlined. Further, another stylistic set elaborates a handful of the hairline symbols with loops and extra strokes.
By making certain symbols only available in a thin weight, Bonn again asks a designer to explore Triade's possibilities. And though the extra light weights might suggest that the punctuation, symbols, and diacritics are secondary to other glyphs, the ornamented versions imply that they deserve serious attention.
Triade can sometimes feel limited. Using it myself, I pined for a g with a closed loop to make my headings less casual. This tightly edited typeface does not offer it, providing only an alternate g that is even more unusual than the default. But being encouraged to try something new is what makes designing with Triade a memorable experience.
Reed Reibstein is the director of product design at American City Business Journals in Charlotte, N.C., where he designs digital products for ACBJ's 43 local business publications.


MySwan is a citizen science project for people who love swans. Just record your black swan sighting on the interactive map, and you can make a valuable contribution to research on the behavior and movement of swans. After you submit your sighting, you'll get an instant report about the swan, with interesting information about its history and recent movements.


Common preclinical research challenges such as data inaccuracy, subjectivity, and irreproducibility can be addressed through smart online tools. By improving image management, analysis, and reporting workflows, researchers can enhance effective collaboration while increasing data access, accuracy, consistency, and reproducibility of analyses.
Benefits realized can include positive scientific repercussions through better reproducibility of analyses, and accelerated research timelines. Tools that acknowledge limitations in staffing and funding while minimizing administrative chaos result in more responsible financial decisions.


text:
News18» News»Politics»Opposition Raises Pitch on EVMs, Bats for Ballot Papers in Upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls
Opposition Raises Pitch on EVMs, Bats for Ballot Papers in Upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls
A clutch of opposition leaders, key among them state Congress chief Balasaheb Thorat, MNS president Raj Thackeray and NCP's Ajit Pawar, held a joint press conference here over the EVM issue.
Last Updated: August 02, 2019, 17:24 IST
Mumbai: Raising alarm over EVMs ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, key opposition parties on Friday pitched for reverting to the use of ballot papers and announced a protest march on August 21 over the issue.
They termed the April-May Lok Sabha polls results as "shocking" as they expressed concern over the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in unison.
Speaking in Wardha, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked opposition parties to "introspect" why they have lost the people's trust instead of finding fault
with EVMs.
Seeking to develop a groundswell on the issue, the opposition leaders said they would reach out to the people and get filled forms, saying they want ballot papers back.
Thackeray also stated that the BJP and the Shiv Sena, too, should join the August 21 march, which he added, will not have flag of any particular party.
The BJP had swept the Lok Sabha polls held in April-May this year, winning 303 seats.
In Maharashtra, the BJP won 23 seats, while its ally Shiv Sena bagged 18 out of the total 48 in the state.
The Congress won 52 Lok Sabha seats across the country, including one in Maharashtra. The Sharad Pawar-led NCP emerged victorious in 5 seats, including 4 in the state.
"Doubts are being raised over the use of EVMs. Such things should not happen in a democracy. Various parties and organisations have expressed concerns over the use of the machines," Pawar told reporters here.
"We urge the people to flag the demand of holding the election using ballot papers," Pawar, a former minister, said.
"People have doubts about EVMs, VVPAT as the elections are nearing. We do not distrust anyone, but the elections must be held in a transparent manner," Pawar said.
Thackeray, who has been at the forefront of the anti-EVM campaign by political parties, said the Lok Sabha poll results had "shocked all -- those who won and lost".
"People in the US had raised suspicions over Donald Trump's election as the President of that country. The chips installed in the EVMs used here come from the US...Using ballot papers will instill trust among people on the poll process," Thackeray said as he favoured doing away with the use of EVMs.
Thackeray, who campaigned against the BJP though his party did not contest the Lok Sabha polls, said all the opposition parties would reach out to the people getting
filled forms, saying they want to revert to ballot papers.
"These forms will be submitted to the poll panel on August 21," he added.
Asked about the BJP pointing towards its loss in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in the 2018 Assembly polls despite the use of EVMs as it counterd the opposition's machine-related allegations, Thackeray accused the ruling part of "creating an illusion".
Thackeray alleged the BJP's target was to retain power at the Centre and not in these states.
"So, all these things (poll results in the three states) were only for the satisfaction of you all," he said, suggesting the BJP lost the polls in the three states to
deflate the opposition's criticism of the machines.
On Fadnavis asking the opposition to "introspect" its defeat instead of finding faults with the EVMs, Thackeray said, "I think the one who has been installed on a seat (of the chief minister) should not speak much."
The MNS chief also questioned what was the harm in resorting to the use of ballot papers "if the ruling party feels it can win 220 or even 250 seats".
Asked about media reports that the Enforcement Directorate might summon him, Thackeray, a bitter critic of the ruling BJP, said, "It doesn't make any difference to me.
I have read the news only through the media. They haven't come to my home to say hello."
On his part, Thorat said it is the demand of the people that the elections be held using ballot papers.
"And when people have doubts in their minds, it is the responsibility of the Election Commission and also the government to clear those doubts," Thorat said.
Senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, PWP leader Jayant Patil, Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana's Raju Shetti and CPI's Prakash Reddy, among others, also addressed the press.
The Assembly polls are due in September-October.
On Thursday, Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Baldev Singh said EVMs are technically "very secure" and can never record a false vote.
He said these machines have a very robust security protocol and they can't be tampered with or manipulated.
Tags: ajit pawarAssembly electionsBalasaheb ThoratBallot PaperBJPDevendra FadnavisEVMlok sabhamaharashtramnsNCPRaj Thackerayshiv sena
First Published: August 02, 2019, 17:24 IST
Three Office Bearers of Rajinikanth's Shelved Makkal Mandram Join DMK
'Mamata a Terrorist Working at Bangladesh's Behest': UP Minister's Offensive with a Promise to Minorities
EC Nod to Use Its Data for Covid Vaccination Drive, Wants Data to Be Deleted After Exercise is Over
Election Commission, Home Secy Discuss Requirement of Central Forces for Assembly Polls in 5 States/UT
Election Commission Issues Directions to Ensure Smooth Conduct of Upcoming Assembly Polls


The Wonderland of Nature was first published in 1964. Since then it has been a highly recommended, award winning, Australian nature study book for children. This book has been reprinted and updated due to popular demand.
Join Chris and Tess as they explore the great outdoors with their mother . Hear about their bug collections and nature walks. Examine the interesting black and white illustrations (over 200). Be inspired to look in your own backyard. This book can be read for sheer delight or used as the basis for primary school science – especially when combined with The Wonderland of Nature Journal.
The Wonderland of Nature Journal CD is a delightful companion to The Wonderland of Nature. Using this resource will help you teach your children all about Nature journaling in a artistic, fun and hands on way.
Using this resource will help you break down The Wonderland of Nature into an Australian 'Science and Technology' curriculum for students aged 5-12.
Available through Downunder Literature, Kingsley Education and Home school Favourites.


text:
Part 2 of the Andy Howard American Racket Interview
November 4, 2010 By Nate
Andy Howard is the director of American Racket. American Racket (Dance Company) features the sights and sounds of one of our, well, noisiest traditions… American Clogging and percussive dance! Productions feature some of the finest dancers in the country in a celebration of (loud) living traditions. These dancers have represented the United States in Brazil and Costa Rica and have opened for artists cuch as Bill Cosby, Sugar Ray, Ted Koppel, Dane Cook, Jimmy Lovelace, and Wayne Brady. American Racket is a guaranteed toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time for all and a celebration of what young adults are doing to revive and reinvent the dance culture of the United States.
Read Part 1 of the exclusive interview with Andy Howard from American Racket.
6. Where has clogging taken you?
Canada (twice), Brazil (twice), Costa Rica, Wales… I grew up performing at Dollywood during the summers. I taught courses at Florida State University and as a guest at University of Florida and several community colleges. I also taught at the Florida Dance Festival in Miami and for the Florida Dance Associations' "Young Dancer Conferences" in various Florida regions. I was awarded a full scholarship to research clogging while teaching at Florida State University; my Master's (M.A.) is in American Dance Studies. I have always enjoyed the opportunity to dance my favorite dance with my favorite people.
7. Why do you recommend clogging to EVERYONE?
If you don't try it, you'll never know what you're missing out on. I can't imagine my life without clogging, or my clogging family.
8. Who has been the most influential clogger to you?
Bascom Lamar Lunsford. He was the organizer of the 1928 festival where clogging was born. He, no doubt, did the most to promote the style and also old-time music, including work with the Smithsonian. Of course, I never met Bascom because he passed in the 1970s before i was born. I have studied him quite a bit and I can relate with him a great deal. We also have many random similar interests/experiences. For instance, he spent a short time beekeeping and my cousins are beekeepers, so I was raised around beekeeping. Lots of random stuff… If you've seen videos or photos, you can tell Lunsford was very proud of the styles and did his best to share the knowledge with others. In terms of a contemporary hero, I would say Scotty Bilz. Scotty is very well known for his contributions to clogging, but he is also a Florida boy. In my opinion, Scotty helped put Florida on the map as a (once) clogging Mecca. His style also influenced most Florida competition teams, especially in the 1980s and 90s. Although I never danced directly for Scotty, the style of clogging that I grew up on is heavily influenced by Scotty's work with those who taught me, etc.
9. How can ClogOn.com help promote clogging to the masses even more?
I have a theory about the "decline" in clogging since the 1990s. As teams got more advanced, clogging groups became less community based and more specialty based. You see more teams with dancers from many different communities (often different states), and less teams that are from the same hometown. Although this aided in the level of the dancing, we see on stage, now less people are teaching beginners and investing in small-town or community teams. We are missing the entry stage of the clogging ecosystem. I think clogging instructors should work together to invest in clogging on the local/regional level and invest in teaching beginners of all ages. I believe that the lack of available instruction (on all levels) has resulted in a decline. We have to take time to teach!… and teach teachers!
10. What do you think of traditional clogging vs. the new hip-hop/jazz type clogging?
We need both. I completely support progressive adaptations to our dance style. I also think it is important to keep the traditional styles in practice. It is like having a museum with different "wings" for historic and contemporary art. I admit that I enjoy both, but I have benefited most from knowing and understanding the traditional.
Filed Under: Andy Howard
ClogOn Interview with Andy Howard from American Racket
Andy Howard started clogging at age 8 in his hometown of LaBelle, in SW Florida. As a young performer, he was a member of Sidekick Cloggers, frequent entertainers at Dollywood theme park and various regional and national events. Andy founded SoundStage in 2001 while attending University of Florida; the original group comprised students and regional dancers specializing in clogging, tap and other forms of percussive dance. In 2007, the group relocated to Central Florida and adopted the name "American Racket," originally the name of a performance organized and choreographed by Andy for the Orlando International Fringe Festival. Andy was inducted into the All-American Clogging Team in 2002, administered by the American Clogging Hall of Fame. Andy earned his M.A. in American Dance Studies from Florida State University where he published a thesis on the history of American Team Clogging. Check out American Racket on Facebook!
1. What's the difference between clogging and tap?
Both forms had pretty similar (if not the same) backgrounds before the 1920s. Of course, there was still a lot of variance in the individual or regional styles, especially depending on ethnic tendency (Irish, English, African, etc.) and theatrical styles vs. vernacular styles. In my opinion, the most significant divergence occurred around 1928 at the Rhododendron Festival (soon after renamed Mountain Dance and Folk Festival) in Asheville, NC. This festival hosted a square dance (teams, each with a band, invited by invitation only) to showcase regional music and dance for tourists. Reportedly, a few years into the competition teams started introducing percussive footwork while executing the "big set" (8 couple as opposed to 4) square dances. This was the birth of team clogging and team clogging competitions. (Note: I use the word "team", because there were solo clog competitions, but it was more akin to English clogging from Minstrel and vaudeville circuits in America than our drag-slide style) Workshops and conventions grew out of the interest generated by the competitions and performances, especially when clogging hit the Grand Ole Opry stage with the Sloan Dancers in the 1950s.. The name "clogging" wasn't used until the late 1930s. The term "tap" wasn't used until around that time also. I have heard many theories about tap vs. clogging; one is usually described as more "up"/"down" or more on the "heel"/"toe"… I do not feel that these are fair comparisons because they vary so much within each style… Lots of tappers and cloggers use heels and toes, they also vary in up/down. I think the fairest statement is that (1) clogging was closely tied to square dance and old-time music, especially at first…. and (2) they both developed out of different traditions and resulted in different dance communities.
2. Why should I get in to clogging, I'm already in tap, jazz and ballet?
A true dance enthusiast will want to try as many styles as possible. If you are dancing for exercise, switching styles is a good idea for maximizing aerobic response… the same as switching between the treadmill and bike at the gym. Your body can get used to one style and thus learns to use less energy. In terms of tastes, there are very few dancers that I have ever encountered that didn't fall in love with clogging. It offers so much variety… it can be easy or very challenging… it can be country or hip hop… However, because it requires an up-beat tempo (regardless of genre), it is rarely dreary or depressing. It has an uplifting effect on your spirit.
3. What's better, nail on or glue on taps?
I prefer nails.
4. What do you prefer, the split toe clogging shoe or the stomper?
I use Mr. Stompers. I have never tried the split toe shoes. We dance a lot on varied surfaces and I rely on the durability of the stomper. I often even add more sole (from a local cobbler) to the stomper to avoid burn-through.
More to come about Andy Howard!
Would you like to be featured as the next "Featured Fellow Clogger" at ClogOn.com? Contact us today!


The Corps of Engineers was established on 1 October 1924, to provide engineer support to the Irish Defence Forces, both in Ireland and on overseas operations. The mission of the Corps of Engineers is to provide combat engineer support as part of the Infantry Brigade, to defend against armed aggression, to provide Engineer support in Aid to the Civil Power with emphasis on specialist search, to provide Engineer support in Aid to the Civil Authorities on the occasion of natural or other disasters, to provide Engineer support in European Union and United Nations missions and to maintain and upgrade Army, Air Corps and Naval Service assets, such as buildings, lands and ranges.
Engineer Cadets undergo the same course of training as Army Cadets outlined above. On successful completion of an Engineer Cadetship, the Cadet will be eligible, in accordance with Paragraph 24, for appointment as a Commissioned Officer in the rank of Lieutenant, on Rate 2 pay, in the Corps of Engineers.
On appointment to the Corps of Engineers, an Engineer Officer will be expected to successfully complete a Military Engineer Young Officers Course of approximately 12-15 months duration. Graduates of this course will be awarded an MSc in Military Engineering Management (Level 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications) which is accredited by Institute of Technology, Carlow.
Any Engineer Officer that fails to complete the Engineer Young Officer Course will be posted to a Line Officer Appointment, outside of the Corps of Engineers and will revert to Rate 1 pay, on the recommendation of Deputy Chief of Staff Support.


Any details on this soundbar? Specs? Release date?
I haven't heard anything yet..
I haven't heard anything yet. You could try messaging the beta testers?
If there has been beta testers they are prob not allowed to talk about it to anyone else but Anker.
You can't say anything, you sign an agreement prior to receiving the sample.
Anyone has an update to share?
Support was recently added to the Soundcore app, so usually that means the release is getting close.
Those specs are great! Can't wait to get my hands on one! @Anker any samples to test or discount codes???
I'm just reporting the information I find.


text:
var WAAWire = module.exports = function(context) {
  this.context = context

  this._source = null
  this._output = null
  this._destination = null
  this._input = null

  this._gainNode = null
  this._discardedGainNode = null

  this._atTime = 0
  this._closed = false
}

var _withTimeArg = function(methName) {
  return function() {
    // Is that the best place to _clean ?
    this._clean()
    this[methName].apply(this, [this._atTime].concat([].slice.call(arguments, 0)))
    this._atTime = 0
    return this
  }
}

WAAWire.prototype.connect = _withTimeArg('_connect')
WAAWire.prototype.swapSource = _withTimeArg('_swapSource')
WAAWire.prototype.swapDestination = _withTimeArg('_swapDestination')
WAAWire.prototype.close = _withTimeArg('_close')

WAAWire.prototype.atTime = function(time) {
  this._atTime = time
  return this
}

WAAWire.prototype._connect = function(time, source, destination, output, input) {
  if (this._gainNode) throw new Error('Wire already connected')

  this._source = source
  this._destination = destination
  this._output = output || 0
  this._input = input || 0

  this._doConnections(time)
}

WAAWire.prototype._swapSource = function(time, source, output) {
  this._discardedGainNode = this._gainNode
  this._discardedGainNode.gain.setValueAtTime(0, time)

  this._source = source
  this._output = output || 0

  this._doConnections(time)
}

WAAWire.prototype._swapDestination = function(time, destination, input) {
  this._discardedGainNode = this._gainNode
  this._discardedGainNode.gain.setValueAtTime(0, time)

  this._destination = destination
  this._input = input || 0

  this._doConnections(time)
}

WAAWire.prototype._close = function(time) {
  if (this._closed === true) throw new Error('Wire already closed')
  this._discardedGainNode = this._gainNode
  this._gainNode.gain.setValueAtTime(0, time)
  this._gainNode = null
  this._closed = true
}

WAAWire.prototype._doConnections = function(time) {
  var gainNode = this.context.createGain()
  gainNode.gain.setValueAtTime(0, 0)
  gainNode.gain.setValueAtTime(1, time)
  this._gainNode = gainNode

  this._source.connect(gainNode, this._output)
  if (this._destination instanceof AudioParam)
    gainNode.connect(this._destination, 0)
  else gainNode.connect(this._destination, 0, this._input)
}

// Cleans discardedGain, if there is
WAAWire.prototype._clean = function() {
  if (this._discardedGainNode && this._discardedGainNode.gain.value === 0) {
    this._discardedGainNode.disconnect()
    this._discardedGainNode = null
  }
}

var _hasSelectiveDisconnect = function() {
  if (typeof window !== 'undefined' && window.OfflineAudioContext) {
    var context = new OfflineAudioContext(1, 1, 44100)
      , bufferNode = context.createBufferSource(), gain = context.createGain()
      , buffer = context.createBuffer(1, 1, 44100)
    buffer.getChannelData(0)[0] = 1
    bufferNode.buffer = buffer
    bufferNode.connect(gain)
    bufferNode.connect(context.destination)
    bufferNode.start(0)
    gain.connect(context.destination)
    bufferNode.disconnect(gain)
    context.oncomplete = function(event) {
      _hasSelectiveDisconnectResult = (!!event.renderedBuffer.getChannelData(0)[0])
    }
    context.startRendering()
  }
}, _hasSelectiveDisconnectResult = null
_hasSelectiveDisconnect()

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


The feverfew stands three feet tall!
ruffs. A songbird perches in a birch.
Its wings, still when it sings.
How your heart is, inside mine.
who write it all down in silver lines.
We find ourselves in August's maw.
It's a month to rest but I'm restless.
An Eastern Comma flutters around.
and enticing, they deliver promise.
a part in the sycamore's leaves.
cicadas making their opera roar.
A shooting star isn't sleeping either.
The bear went over the mountain, Ronnie.
sifts lightning from your ribs.
The third eye of the ninth fairy winks.
That's how the bear called it.
He left a light on when he left the light.
who gave some heart to the starving gods.
My eyes are green. My beak is quick.
I live on the fringe, keeping a vigil.
My wings stir, pages of a date book.
I live in between Greyhound stops.
My tail can speak but only to lie.
I live on, in unremembered dreams.
My claws ring like stars on an anvil.
my heart mimicking an ode to a yoke.
I write poems in letters 100 feet high.
If you ever saw one you'd probably die.
I live unscathed in distilled wilderness.
where I live, in an abandoned instant.
Jeffrey Cyphers Wright is a publisher, critic, eco-activist, artist, and poet. He is the author of 13 books including most recently Triple Crown, Sonnets, and Party Everywhere. The Operating System will release Radio Poems this year. He received his MFA in Poetry after studying with Allen Ginsberg at Brooklyn College and taught there for several years. He has served on the Poetry Project's board and taught there as well. From 1987 to 2000 he ran Cover Magazine, the Underground National. Poems of his are included in the 2017 issue of New American Writing. Currently, Wright stages events at KGB and La Mama in New York City in conjunction with his annual journal called Live Mag!. You can find also find him at jeffreycypherswright.com/.
I too have loved Jeff Wright`s work since 1978 (or maybe even earlier?). Excellent poems, Jeff!
What a wordsmith. I have loved Jeff since 1978. Glad to see your work sexbomb. Ha ha. Although paint is my main medium, check out some of my words on my site. Sapsucker stitching.


text:
' Corruption revealed of.Frack giant ('Rathlin') Director 'Dermot Nesbitt
Hull and East Yorkshire Anti Frack | 18.05.2014 11:58 | Climate Chaos | Energy Crisis | Fracking
Ex Northern Ireland Environment Minister, Dermot Nesbitt, (now a 'Rathlin Energy' director,) requires the police to arrest two anti fracking, objectors for Meditating at well site.
John Mager an anti fracking campaigner was arrested for meditating by police as cranes moved into to complete further work on a potential fracking site near Hull. John, (a practising Buddhist) and his wife Valerie, who was also arrested, said "I was arrested while meditating peacefully, it was not necessary to arrest me'
Both have been charged with causing intimidation and annoyance contrary to section 241 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act.
John continued, "Fracking is wrong, bad for local landowners and all of us using Yorkshire Water and (is) only hastening the destruction of future lives by carbon emissions."
John, is a retired, ex director of Children's Services at the East Riding of Yorkshire County Council..
Rathlin Energy, which is working at the site, says it is not fracking and has no plans to do so.
The Environment Agency, however has granted permits for the company to test at the site and another in West Newton, near Aldbrough.
While portrayed as purely conventional oil wells, Rathlin drilled both wells much deeper than the primary target, ending just below the bottom of the Bowland Shale (9,200 ft for Crawberry Hill and 10,500 ft for West Newton. For both wells the primary target was the Permian era Caedby Formation at a depth of less than 4,900 ft but a secondary objective was to take core samples of the Bowland Shale.
The permits Rathlin has secured, are for the management of extractive waste and a radioactive substances, activity permit.
As previously stated in the heading, Dermot Nesbitt (Director at Rathin Energy) is an ex Northern Ireland, Environment Minister.
Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Connaught Oil and Gas Ltd based in Canada with branches in England and Northern Ireland. ,
Hull and East Yorkshire Anti Frack
Lord Of The Flies — Piggy
errrr... — confucious


If you are looking and aspiring to become an e-commerce professional and still spare a substantial amount of time for your personal life, among other side hustles, the best decision is to leverage and take advantage of the multi-channel listing software. E-commerce automation software and tools will always ensure that your online shop runs efficiently and smoothly, eliminating all and any human errors.
How does a listing software help you save time?
These listing automation tools are very critical for an online entrepreneur as they help in saving your time and money, among increasing your rates of conversion. Running an online shop without an automation software can at times become overwhelming.
The purpose of an automation software is to provide automation tools and insights that equip you with the necessary data needed to drive traffic and conversion towards you and your brand.
For your online shop to prosper, you have to ensure that you set prices that are competitive yet manageable. This is because customers always compare online prices to land the perfect deal.
Having prices that are too high can discourage or sidetrack potential clients or customers for your store. Also, setting prices that are too low will definitely cut into your income and accustom clients to your low costs.
Automation software can consistently keep comparing prices with other competitors to ensure your prices are in range, yet perfect.
Manual management of your inventory can be a very time-consuming and tiresome exercise. With a listing automation software, all this is done real-time. This software will provide tools that are able to map your inventory volumes, purchases, orders and deliveries preventing you from under or over-stocking your products. They can work in extreme mode where they have the ability to remove or add stock based on demand.
Keep in mind that proper leveraging of one of this listing software can cause a prosperity explosion in your business.


Overview: As teachers look for more ways to gain and sustain the attention of learners , many educators complain that they are in constant competition with cell phones, texting, and social media. Even the most restrictive of personal electronic device policies doesn't seem to prevent students from accessing social media at school. This white paper looks at the potential for using cellphones, texting, and social media as teens are rapidly shifting from traditional social media sites (Facebook, MySpace) to Twitter.
While some may seek to ban mobile devices and social media like Twitter from the classroom, this paper examines the benefits and drawbacks for embracing Twitter as a learning tool. As the old saying goes, if you want to catch fish you should go where the fish are.
The video, and White Paper below were written as an assignment for Dr. Marshall G. Jones's EDUC 651 class at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.


Bar Stools : Kitchen Stools With Backs Holsag Bar Stools Powell Bar Stools American Bar Stools R H Bar Stools. Painted Bar Stools. Extra Tall Bar Stools. Upholstered Bar Stools. Wicker Bar Stools.
By Bi5MiLl4hRunamuckfestival. Bar Stools. At Sunday, November 11th 2018, 00:19:21 AM.
63 out of 100. Rated by 716 users.


The principal concept of Power-to-Gas (PtG) is to transform electrical energy via electrolysis into gas. The electrical energy is used to produce hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) from water (H2O). The concept can be expanded with an optional process step - the methanation process - which needs a source of carbon dioxide (CO2) to produce methane (CH4) out of H2 and CO2. The produced H2 or CH4 has various application areas such as in the mobility sector and the chemical industry. The produced H2 or CH4 can also be used to generate electricity fed directly into the power network or fed and stored in the gas network.
The study presents a qualitative and quantitative feasibility analysis of the PtG technology in the future Swiss power grid, which will be characterized by a significant share of intermittent renewable energy sources. The focus is placed on establishing a resolution to effectively integrate renewable energy sources (RES) into Swiss power grid through energy storage systems, including pumped hydro storage (PHS) and PtG, The resolution is presented through the analysis of a designed scenario that reflects the current and future energy profile of Switzerland and will utilize the strength of a model predictive controller (MPC), with respect to the optimized dispatch of storage capacity, including the existing PHS and the proposed PtG plants in addition thereto.
Results oft he feasibility analysis: (a) Yearly profile of energy production and consumption; (b) Change & discharge of energy in PHS, and excess energy to be stored in PtG; (c) sum of Excess energy stored in PtG and SOC of PHS.


When I made the decision to be vegan I knew that I was going to face a lot of hard decisions. I needed to decided how I was going to navigate my relationships, how i was going to represent myself, and if I was going to go full throttle or slowly ease into it. These were things that I knew had to be decided before I stared my first day into my journey. On day one of my veganism I knew that I was going FULL THROTTLE into it. I wanted to mental determined to make this part of me. And thats what I did. I mentally prepared myself to start this journey. But during my preparation I realized that this was going to be a full physical and spiritual transformation. I prayed about it and dived in head first.
These are such some of the ones I've been looking into. There are so many blogs, Youtube channels, and books I've been reading. I think I'd need all the internet to contain it. But being vegan was something that I knew I wanted to do. And after looking into videos and reading blogs I quickly realized that "being vegan" didn't have just one look. It was a whole community that looked, acted, and believed in different things but were centrally linked by the LOVE of animals.
I had to tear myself away from these ideas I had in my mind. All I needed to do was to keep in my end goal. I needed to believe in my new lifestyle and needed to keep away from these preconceived ideals.
Being vegan means being healthy. I don't care what anyone tells me. If you consume a well balanced planet based diet then you will be at your best. You're going to be the best version of yourself. Who doesn't want to be healthy!!!!! And one of the very first questions my family asked me was, "how are you getting your protein?" I knew that I was going to be asked this question. That this was something I was going to have to face for the rest of my life. So, of course I had to "school" my family. I did't get into too much detail because it wasn't a question they really wanted answer. It was more of an opportunity for them to stump me and make me feel like I didn't know what I was doing. Little did they know.
So, this has been a little portion of my journey. I still have a long history ahead of me. I welcome emails, comments, and links. I want to learn and grow in this journey. And I know that with other it will make easier. Lets be vegan friends!!!


My wife just sent this link that she received from someone at work. There are several pics and a few YouTube videos from Parkersburg, Iowa, after the EF5-rated tornado (the strongest in Iowa in 32 years) that destroyed 1/3 of the town. I drove around the outskirts of a nearby town, New Hartford, yesterday and it looked like a war zone. I had never seen such a sight.


text:
Israeli Air Force Confident That THESE Airstrikes Will Finally Teach Hamas a Lesson
by Gret Beater
ID 138286547 © Andreas Zeitler | Dreamstime.com
Following another rocket launch from Gaza, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has retaliated with airstrikes against terrorist infrastructure. An IAF spokesperson commented "We are confident that these strikes sent a message to Hamas that we weren't able to achieve with last week's airstrikes, or for that matter the ones last month, and also those back in September."
Standing in front of a black-and-white photo he pointed out that the IDF had achieved their primary goal of shifting piles of rubble around into new piles of slightly smaller rubble, therefore "disrupting the enemy's ability to operate", presumably because rubble is a major trip hazard.
This is the second night that rocket sirens have sounded in Southern Israel this week. A representative from Sderot, a town that has been hit by thousands of rockets over the last decade said, "Yup, that'll do it. Tonight's the night that Hamas learns its lesson".
Some security officials have also expressed doubts about the efficacy of the policy. A pilot speaking on condition of anonymity told The Mideast Beast, "One time I forgot my missiles back at base, and I knew I would've looked like a real asshole, so I just showed them the flight footage from the last week's hole in the side of a building, nobody could tell the difference."
However, IAF Major General Amikam Norkin insists, "Our strategy of using multi-million-dollar aircraft armed with multi-million-dollar satellite guided missiles against a bunch of dudes in flip-flops lobbing drain pipes filled with fertilizer will produce dividends soon."
"Aaaany day now," he concluded.
Get your satire fix with The Mideast Beast Daily, emailed straight to your inbox. Sort that FOMO.
Christmas, Israel, War
A detection error by Iron Dome, Israel's missile defense system, took out one of Santa's reindeer and threatened to derail Christmas Friday night. Saint Nick was flying from Lebanon into northern Israel, where he was set to deliver toys to Christian children in and around Nazareth. When the Iron Dome detected a suspicious group of objects flying low in the...
Netanyahu Says He Was Forced Into Opposition Because Lawmakers Wanted to Date Him
With de Blasio Gone, Assad Excited to Once Again be World's Worst Leader
2022 off To Good Start After World Leaders Reveal Truly Inspirational New Year's Resolutions
Dog in Baghdadi Raid Defects to ISIS After Promise of Unlimited Belly Rubs
Trump Praises "Best Friends Forever" Deal with Taliban
US Quickly Moves Toilet Paper Reserves to Fort Knox Following ISIS Threat of "Crippling Attack"


It's probably a not so good idea.
Admins restart a host only when there is some kind of manteinance to do.
Having VMs suspended or hybernated for so long and having them to restart with a different host could be not such a good idea. Even if probably this is not so different than move them to a updated Host.
To be fair, it's not in the XO doc. We'll correct that!
This will suspend and hybernate all the VMs.
But not during a reboot.
@akurzawa hi, I've done it when installing patches before rebooting no problem so far, but as said here maybe is not a good practice.
@xisco is this XCP thing? or citrix?
about pausing VM - this is default behavior in Hyper-V server and is work flawless - restarting server prior to some MS patching - all vm are going nicely to sleep and after boot resumes accordingly.


I bought my mattresses in Chapala. For the master bedroom I use the two twins = one king so they could be set up as two beds, if a tenat should prefer that set up. I bought the platforms (with two storage drawers each) from Mexico Rustico on the carretera toward chapala - before Clinica Maskaras.
For the guest room I got a full-size futon from Costco. They delivered for approx. $50 USD.
In Dec. 04 the cost of the whole-house voltage regulator was about $500 USD. It's a small house.
Mrs Anonimo asks me to point out that your American fitted sheets may not fit Mexican mattresses as precisely as they did your NOB mattresses.
Good mattresses here are very deep. After buying a premium mattress at Sears in Morelia, we found that there were also quality mattress specialty stores where we might have shopped.
Wow. This got a lot of replies. And here I've been searching the archives with a "What to bring?" query. Much of the same information is in the old threads, but it's nice to read a whole lot of recent confirmations and other information. So thanks for starting a new thread!
My question, and maybe it deserves a whole 'nother thread, but I'm gonna try piggy-backing.....the automobile question.
The pros to bringing it down would be.....it's an old car that we don't particularly care about so it'd be a good "who cares what happens to it? vehicle" in Mexico. Plus, we couldn't get much for it if we sold it up here any way. The con is, at some point eventually, we'll have to get it back NOB to bury iit properly.
Any thoughts re the auto once we're ready to make the ultimate move? Maybe the best notion is to drive it in on a 3-4-5-6 month scout mission, then once we've decided return it across the border north, unload it, and return (carless) to our location and buy a vehicle there?
Re: [tashby] bring everything or leave it behind?
unload it, and return (carless) to our location and buy a vehicle there?
I wish I had done that. Good idea in the long run.
I went for a platform, too. Mine has two storage drawers on each side. The carpenter had me buy the mattress first so that he could build it to fit. I ended up with a Serta Five-Star, "Mexican queen size", for about 2,000 pesos. It appears to be excellent quality and is soooo comfortable!!
The decision depends on where you are moving. We were concerned about bringing a plain old 4 cylinder pickup truck. No 4 wheel drive, etc. Then we moved to a house on a dirt street. No problem. Then I noticed those little Nissan taxis running all over town with no problem, rain or shine. Your Honda might be just the thing unless you move to the boonies.
Besides, new cars in Mexico cost a lot of money that you probably don't want to spend right after the expense of moving.
The decision depends on where you are moving. ... Your Honda might be just the thing unless you move to the boonies.
Yep. Exactly. That's the thing. Since, at this point we're not entirely sure where, I can't wrestle down the answer. One of the places we're *currently* considering is pretty much in the boonies. At the very least, the old Honda will probably make for a fine "scout vehicle" if nothing else.
Thanks, once again, to all the generous posters in this thread and on this message forum!
Re: [Anonimo] bring everything or leave it behind?
Wow, it's amazing to contrast a family's needs with an individual's needs as to what to bring. I came to Mexico with two suitcases and a backpack, from Houston to Chiapas, last time. I will try to do it again, if I come. I try not to accumulate too much of what I call schhttuufff, so much stuff that you need to cram 3 storage warehouses with schtufff you haven't used for 3 years. But here I am in Thailand with 2 recent refriadors, a big teakwood bed, floor fans, a personal computer, etc. That expression about death, "You can't take it with you," applies to moving to the opposite site of the world.
it's an old car that we don't particularly care about so it'd be a good "who cares what happens to it? vehicle" in Mexico.
That sounds like the perfect Mexico car. We have a 2007 Chrysler van that we just bought for ease of hauling lots of stuff and comfort while traveling as we make several trips to the US each year. We never drive it locally as it's too low and the other drivers don't respect the other person's car when driving or parking. We have an old Dodge van, 3/4 ton with heavy duty tires that we drive all over our town. Our town having many cobblestoned or unpaved caminos. At least until you decide where you are going to be it sounds like an ideal vehicle.
Re: [esperanza] bring everything or leave it behind?
Esperanza, get yourself up off the floor! Anita has great taste. It will probably look awesome. Anyway, re: mattresses. I had always wanted, and swore when I was through with raising kids, and paying winter fuel bills that I would get a Tempurpedic mattress ... until I saw the prices in Guadalajara.
We, instead, opted to buy at Overstock.com's bulk sales: 7 memory foam mattresses for all our beds for less than one queen sized Tempurpedic mattress! We brought them down one or two at a time from our daughter's house in Texas where we had them sent. Granted, they only have a 10 year warranty as opposed to Tempurpedic's twenty year, or something to that effect. If I have to replace all the mattresses in 10 years it will probably still come out cheaper. Anyway, some of them are guest beds and get very little use.
We have a 2007 Chrysler van that we just bought for ease of hauling lots of stuff and comfort while traveling as we make several trips to the US each year. We never drive it locally as it's too low and the other drivers don't respect the other person's car when driving or parking.
Thriftyqueen, you mentioned having purchased an 07' Chrysler van, would that be like the mini van Town & Country? Reason being is my wife has definite sights on purchasing the new 08' Town & Country with the Stow'n'Go feature where all the seats can be submerged below leaving a totally flat surface for larger and more convenient storage.
Not sure if this is what you have but am especially interested in your comment about it being to low. I'm assuming maybe your talking about the Topes and ruts in some Mexican roads possibly bottoming the van out. The 08' had a major face lift with some very nice features but yes, your correct, they do seem a bit low.
Re: [Oscar2] bring everything or leave it behind?
Town & Country with the Stow'n'Go feature where all the seats can be submerged below leaving a totally flat surface for larger and more convenient storage.
Yes, ours is the T & C, Stow and Go. It's our second one, we had a 2005 one. We love the S 'n'G feature as we do lots of work among the poor here in Alamos and always have lots of clothing to bring back. We buy old suitcases from Goodwill and pack them full. We have never been asked about the number of suitcases. We always have so much other personal stuff surrounding them until the suitcases don't raise a question. We always pay duty on electronic items or other such goodies. The duty is not prohibitive and then we don't have those butterflies in the stomach when crossing.
As for the car being low, no problem in the US or on the Mx highways, just those pesky topes here in town as some are unusually high. But as I wrote in my other posting the old Dodge van gets used locally. If we only had the one vehicle we would have to opt for something more suitable. One other thing, the gas mileage is wonderful, about 23 MPG highway.
A friend of mine drove to Mexico in her new mini-van. You should have seen all the dings and dents on it less than a year later!
Re: [sandykayak] bring everything or leave it behind?
When we came here three years ago, we bought a brand new Jeep for the grand adventure. It quickly became known as "the bumper car." When it got so badly dinged (all 4 fenders, both bumpers, etc.) that even I couldn't stand it, we went to a little hole in the wall auto body shop (to be very charitable) near El Limon?? and for $4,000 pesos the whole car was made like new. It would have been a lot cheaper except the tail light assembly alone cost $2,000 pesos.
For those of you NoB, $4,000 is about $375 US - about the cost of the consultation without any of the repairs, NoB.
We're planning on bringing our 1999 Mitzubishi Montera 4 wheel drive. It's got a high clearance and it's not new. I would hate for a new car to be lookin' real old after a year.
I have been reading this thread for a while now, enjoying the comments of posters as regards their decisions about how much to bring with them to Mexico. It is an old topic but when the MexConnect Regulars deem it worthy of consideration, they post again and express themselves, even though they may feel like they have already done this too many times.
I eventually decided against the Menaje de Casa even though I did get an FM3 visa NOB. I took everything I could put into a 16' moving van to a self-storage unit in Tucson. There were a few things I could not get into the truck, notably a mattress and box springs, a lamp, a bucket, and some other stuff, all of which I miss and wish I had here. The bucket sounds silly I know but I cannot find one like it here. I flew back to the Bay Area and picked up my '97 Ford Ranger pickup. Drove it to Tucson and then began the process of bring my stuff down to Mexico (250 miles one way), which took five trips. I declared nothing at the border. I got a red light twice and had no problem convincing the Mexican aduana guy that it was just my crap. I was ready to leave anything and everything behind if they tried to screw me over with import duty of any of it, which they did not do.
I am looking for a new mattress and box springs at this time. We have a Costco here and a large Soriana Plus, as well as a Mexican Costco place called City Club. They have the stuff...for a premium price and it appears it is all middle to lower end models of the mattresses.
Dealing with issues involving my vehicle was something I struggled with mightly, seeking advice here on MexConnect and elsewhere. None of the suggestions I received seem right for me. I am a bit of a stickler about playing by the rules (because when I don't I always get caught and pay a serious price for all my mistakes in judgement) and I could not bring myself to tell an insurance agent that I resided and parked my vehicle in a place where I did not reside, or worse, where I had never set foot.
As a result the truck is stranded here. The license plates have expired along with the US insurance. I have Mexican insurance, though, and no one cares that the license plates are expired, not even my insurance company. I checked and double checked that with them. But now I am not sure how or if I can get the truck back into the USA. I haven't tried yet.
It is a good vehicle to have here. The city streets of Hermosillo are the worst I have ever seen anywhere. The drivers are the worst, in terms of what I have come expect of drivers...little things like stopping at red lights and stop signs, signaling, speeding through residential areas, cutting in and out of traffic, etc. You all know what I mean. So the truck takes the rough streets in stride and I do not worry about it getting dinged up, or even about the wreck I will eventually have. Just hope I don't get killed or badly maimed in the process.
I have been toying with the idea of selling the truck and buying a new or newer used car, probably here in Mexico. The truck is no fun to ride in more than about an hour. The eight-hour, 250 mile trips to Tucson are killers for me.
But selling the truck presents problems. I have to take it back to the border to get the permit removed. And worst of all, I have to make sure the new owner legalizes the truck. Don't you all agree that I would be taking a risk and might be in for some problems, if I sell the truck to a Mexican who does not legalize it and then gets into some sort of serious trouble with the truck? The Mexican police will think I still own the truck.
And now I read the posts here about what Mexican streets, roads, topes, and inconsiderate drivers are going to do to a new car, and that make me wonder.
The Ford dealership here all but refused to replace the alternator on my truck when it went out. They told me they would probably have to replace the entire electrical system and that all the parts would have to be special ordered from the USA. The off-the-cuff estimate was almost more than the value of the truck. They just did not want to do it. I tried to get it replaced in a few local mechanical "tallers" but I made the mistake of saying I wanted a new alternator, when I meant I wanted the dead one replaced...rebuilt would have been self-understood in any repair shop in the USA, but they took me literally here. I finally had to tell them, point by point, what to do...take the old one off, go to AutoZone and buy whatever rebuilt one they have, leaving the old one as a core trade, bring back the one from AutoZone (being careful not to refer to it as the new one), and install it. And that finally worked.
Getting the brakes fixed turned out not to be as easy to walk them through. Now my brakes seize all the time, the rear wheels drag against the drums because they are not adjusted right (after three attempts to get it right), and they make a lot noise, both when applying the brakes and when not applying the brakes, although not as bad.
The point is, I do not think you can get mechanical work done here that is of the quality or as ubiquitous I have come to expect in the USA. (I am sure somewhere here in this city there is someone who can fix these brakes, but finding him is like looking for a needle in a haystack.) And I accept that as another one of those things that I have to understand, accept, and let go of. And because of this, I think bringing any relatively new vehicle to Mexico is a mistake. Unless you get lucky or have lots of money to throw at the problems when they occur. I am pretty sure all the rattle trap bombs I see the locals driving are in that condition because they don't have the money to fix them, and even if they had the money, no one here really expects cars to look and perform like I expect a car to look and perform NOB. What they called fixed it was what I call jerryrigged to drive long enough to get it to the junkyard or the front lawn where I can take a crack at it.
I see lots of really nice cars here...Lincoln's, BMW's, super nice gigantic pickups of all kinds, Suburbans, mini-vans, SUVs of all kinds, all new, all nice. I am sure the dealerships gladly work on those cars when they need it, until they begin to look like crap and they begin the inevitable slide into looking like all other pieces of crap that are chugging and smoking down the bulevar.
So, my advice is bring everything you can lay your hands on. Bring a used, mechanically sound, high-clearance vehicle with a stout suspension system, if you can. If not, be prepared to get something like that later. And expect it to turn to total crap in relatively short time.
Re: [Bloviator] bring everything or leave it behind?
Bloviator, that is so funny but yet so true. The cost versus the extent of the labor is balanced differently, to say the least, in Mexico. Perhaps for us N. Americans, this is and can be a very strong draw.
A short story. I purchased a stove at a Walmart in Chapalita near Guad and split the difference with my then land lady as a good will gesture. The built in which was there for the better part of 30 years was removed by the Walmart guys and unfortunately there was a 12 inch high concrete step or slab that had to be removed before the new stove could be slid into position.
Immediately I had visions of having to return the stove because of the formidable task of perhaps having to jackhammer the large concrete slab. The gentleman who delivered said, No te preocupes. (don't worry about it) He said he'd fix the problem in the morning. The next morning I expected him to show up with a jackhammer, not. I opened the door and all he had in his hand was a regular hammer, then he pulled out a 6-inch hand chisel.
I kind of looked at him in amazement feeling this guy was out of his perch if he feels he can knock out that huge slab with that little chisel and mentioned so and again he very calmly, with a pleasant smile said, No te preocupes Senior.
I let him in and very attentively he started pounding and pounding and pounding until my headache drove me out of the house with the screaming mimes! I went for a walk, came back later and when I heard to pounding of metal against concrete from the outside of the house I decided to get in the car and go somewhere for a few hours. I came back later on that afternoon and the pounding was still shattering the neighborhood.
It was getting dark and when I went into the house, the gentleman who was supposedly affiliated with Walmart in some way said to me in a voice filled with a combination of remorse and regret, No puedo nivel adecuadamente (he could'nt level it properly) We'll try again tomorrow.
Tomorrow came and he never showed up. Instead I got another guy down the street doing tile work for someone else to finish to job, and he completed and installed the stove and asked for $10.00 US. I gave him 20 and it was a done deal.
The poor guy who initially worked all day and made it easier for the second guy to finish the job in a couple of hours vanished, never to be seen again. To this day, I still see him in my minds eye and something in his face which, I would describe as pious but yet with a glint in his eye voicing his pride. Even though he gave me a hell of a headache, I really liked this guy and regret I couldn't give him something as a token of my appreciation for his efforts. Perhaps this in some small way tells of why, for me, Mexico is different and at times very special.
Re: [JohnBleazard] bring everything or leave it behind?
Thanks for your story. Even though we are not SOB yet I can relate to your tale. We lived for a couple of years on Montserat, West Indies (before the volcanos). The car? we had was horrible. We had to tie the passenger door shut or hold it closed. We we first arrived there I just couldn't believe Glen bought such a piece of junk AND PAID MONEY FOR IT but after a short time it just seemed normal. Everyone else's car looked just the same. It had no shocks and we just bounced along. I look back at those times fondly now.
Since you are from my hometown of San Mateo, I'll respond to your problem with the truck. You are screwed if you want to take it back to CA temporarily and want to be legal and insured. Due to CA laws you cannot get insurance without current registration and you cannot get registration without proving current insurance. Of course, you can get both, but you cannot get temporary CA insurance if you have a CA registered vehicle.
Although I'm not aware of any that will let you, you might find an insurance company that would insure you and look the other way when you cancelled the insurance a week or so later, but you would be unlikely to get away with it a second time. Of course, you would still have to keep the current registration.
I checked today with the CA DMV and found that though my car has been legally non opped, if I want to register it, I have to pay all back registration (two years) for the time that I have been away from CA. I finally gave up and sent for South Dakota registration and plates today. Now I will be able to get temporary insurance to drive in CA and if I do want to return to CA to live, I can just change my plates from SD (about $45) to CA, with no penalty.
All of this is nonsense and does not apply to people from other states. If your car is registered in TX, etc. you can get temporary insurance to drive home. I assume that to be legal, you would have to have current registration, but I don't know about that for sure.
If you really want to be legal in all things, you are just out of luck. As you mentioned, you are already illegally driving with an unregistered truck in Hermosillo, but no one cares. Evidently no one cares either if you get SD license plates, though the forms that I filled out informed me that any false statements on the application are a Class 6 felony, whatever that is. I didn't lie, I just don't live in SD - though my great uncle was a US senator from ther many years ago and my mother was born there. Maybe that makes me grandfathered in.


text:
Burton Albion 2-1 Sunderland report: Charlie Wyke injured as Black Cats suffer first defeat
Charlie Wyke was stretchered off on a bad day for Sunderland, which saw their unbeaten start brought to an end at the Pirelli Stadium
Charlie Wyke is stretchered off in Sunderland's defeat to Burton
Sunderland's unbeaten start is over after they were beaten at Burton Albion in a game overshadowed by what looked like a serious injury to Charlie Wyke on his first league start for the club.
The Black Cats trailed 2-0 at half-time after Jamie Allen put the Brewers ahead inside 20 minutes, and Kyle McFadzean extended that lead with a header from a set-piece ten minutes before the break.
Sub Chris Maguire – who replaced Wyke when the striker was stretched off after he came off worst in a 50-50 challenge with goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov – gave his side a lifeline with a terrific striker 10 minutes into the second period.
But Sunderland – who have retrieved deficits on five occasions this season – could not find an equaliser, which meant their seven-game unbeaten start to the campaign has come to an end.
The Black Cats remain fourth in the League One table, but the gap between themselves and the automatic promotion places has widened to four points.
Jack Ross made three changes to the side that started against Fleetwood Town last weekend.
Aside from summer signing Wyke being drafted into the side, Jerome Sinclair made his first start for the Black Cats.
They replaced Maguire and Dylan McGeouch, the latter absent from the squad due to injury.
The third change saw Bryan Oviedo restored to the team after missing out last week while he was away on international duty with Costa Rica, and he came in for Denver Hume.
Aiden McGeady was named on the bench for the first time this season after recovering from the calf injury that ruled him out since the start of the campaign.
Burton boss Nigel Clough also made three changes, in his case to the side that faced Accrington Stanley.
Bulgarian Evtimov made his debut after signing a short-term deal this week as the Brewers battled an injury crisis, coming in for Bradley Collins.
And Damien McCrory and Liam Boyce returned to replace Ben Fox and Reece Hutchinson.
Josh Maja dragged a good chance wide of the post on the quarter-hour after Oviedo's cross was knocked into his path.
But five minutes later Burton scored with their first meaningful attack.
Marvin Sordell got to the byline on the right and the Black Cats failed to cut out his low cross at the near post, with ball finding its way instead to Allen 10 yards out and he had time to place his finish into the bottom left-hand corner.
Stephen Quinn hit a 25-yard effort straight at Jon McLaughlin, while at the other end Oviedo brought a first save out of Evtimov.
Sunderland's afternoon got worse on 36 minutes when one of the themes of their season continued as they conceded from yet another set-piece.
David Templeton delivered a free-kick into the penalty area from outside the right-hand corner of the box and McFadzean was left with a free header at the far post, and he nodded firmly back across goal and into the right side of the net.
Then came Wyke's injury, five minutes before the interval, with Maguire the man who replaced him.
And on 54 minutes it was Maguire who gave Sunderland a glimmer of hope.
He picked up a pass from McGeady, who had come on for Sinclair just after the break, and unleashed a rocket shot from 25 yards out which flew past Evtimov and into the top right-hand corner.
Suddenly Burton looked nervous and Evtimov made an unconvincing stop from Oviedo's long-range shot, with the ball hacked behind just as George Honeyman was preparing to apply the finish.
From that corner, there was a frantic goalmouth scramble that finally ended when McGeady drilled a shot wide of the target
Burton Albion 2-1 Sunderland
Things we learned
Ross on Wyke injury
Sunderland pushed hard for an equaliser in the final 20 minutes but Burton almost killed the game off inside the final 10 minutes, McLaughlin called upon to make a good save to push a shot from Boyce to safety.
BURTON ALBION: Evtimov, Boyce, McFadzean, Turner, McCrory (Hutchinson 90+3), Quinn, Fraser, Allen, Sordell (Fox 80), Akins, Templeton (Sbarra 87). Subs not used: Campbell, Hesketh, Harness, Cole
BOOKED: McFadzean, Sbarra
SUNDERLAND: McLaughin, Matthews, Loovens (O'Nien 85), Baldwin, Oviedo, Gooch, Cattermole, Honeyman, Sinclair (McGeady 51), Wyke (Maguire 43), Maja. Subs not used: Ruiter, Ozturk, Flanagan, Hume
BOOKED: Matthews, Cattermole
REFEREE: Dean Whitestone (Northamptonshire)


text:
HK Hotel Düsseldorf City, Tourismus, Uncategorized
Thriller – Live
Michael Jackson was and is a phenomenon. With his music and unmistakable dance style he is still one of the most successful and influential artists worldwide.
He sold 750 million phonograms, rose with four albums from zero in first place in the US charts and closed in 1991 with Sony from the highest-paid record deal ever. The tribute show "Thriller – Live" follows the path of this unprecedented career in more than 30 songs: from the first successes with the Jackson 5 like "ABC" or "Can You Feel It" to world hits like "Bad" and "Billie Jean" until to the songs from his legendary sixth studio album "Thriller", the best-selling album of all time. In the production of the London West End, which will be held from 8 to 13 January in the Capitol Theater, various singers, dancers and live musicians will revive the stage phenomenon Michael Jackson.
fore more informationen: http://www.capitol-theater.de
Image Pexels
Capitol Theater, dance style, Düsseldorf, Fun, Michael Jackson, Thriller
Holiday on Ice – "Showtime"
PREMIERE: Das Lackballett


Aronia Juice, also known as the black chokeberry, has been shown to be one of nature's most powerful antioxidants.
Aronia Juice, also known as the black chokeberry, has been shown to be one of nature's most powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants can help keep your body's cells healthy and strong. In addition, this naturally produced Aronia Juice tastes great, with a tangy and refreshing twist on normal juices.


Grains seeing some strength in the overnight session. Beans up a nickel, corn up 2 cents, and what up 3 ½ cents.
First Notice Day is Friday, Nov. 30th.
The G20 eco summit starts Friday in Buenos Aires. U.S. is taking a firm stand with China with promise of further tariff increases. US-China premeeting talks are still in the works.
US ethanol margins remain a negative factor across the corn belt.
US all wheat export inspections are running 19% behind last year at this time.
SovEcon upped their Russian wheat export forecast to 34.7 mil tons, 500k higher than their previous estimate.
Grains and animal feeds have taken a 5% hit in value in recent years. Other major commodity groups have risen in value since 2015, but shares have remained firm due to overall export growth. Lower-valued commodity groups (cotton, tobacco, and seeds category) have grown significantly since 2015, seeing a 31% increase.


I am attempting to select nulls from an in_memory feature layer using Arcpy's Select_analysis. Code example below, as well as, various iterations of attempts to alter the SQL query with no success.
The empty output Feature Class yielded when encountering the invald expression error shows that the field name I am referencing is correct (field name matches above used in query in both attrib table and properties>fields tab).
arcgisscripting.ExecuteError: ERROR 000358: Invalid expression "E_GIS_20190111_BBL" IS NOT NULL Failed to execute (Select).
Browse other questions tagged arcpy sql select null error-000358 or ask your own question.
SQL Query does not work in ModelBuilder (but works elsewhere)?
Debugging ArcPy ERROR 000358: Invalid expression?
Allowing NULL value in field's value map in QGIS?


Symbolic Algebra. This includes analytic differentiation and integration, automatic differentiation, as well as simplification.
Linear Algebra. This capability allows for the exact (as opposed to the numeric) evaluation of matrix forms, including inverses, determinants and eigenvalues.
Language Extension. This permits access to the full functionality of Maple, including all the mathematical functions and matrix forms, from within GAUSS, thus effectively extending the GAUSS language.
Precision. Numerical evaluation of functions can occur at any specified level of accuracy.
Symbolic Tools manual is in a PDF format. Includes table of contents, examples, reference, and index. (470 kb) symbolic.chm A compiled HTML help file provides the Symbolic Tools command reference.
Symbolic Tools is a registered trademark of Econotron Software, Inc. GAUSS and GAUSS Engine are trademarks of Aptech Systems, Inc. Copyright 1983-2011. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Maple is a registered trademark of Waterloo Maple, Inc.


text:
Best Tattoo Shops in Fresno
Tattoo Shops FAQs 〉
Tattoo Shops FAQs
Clovis Ink Tattoo
91 West Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612
Fresno-based Clovis Ink Tattoo and its artists have been serving clients since 2007 with the vision of shedding new light on tattooing. Led by tattoo artist and clothing designer Rudy Acosta, the team offers a range of tattoo styles and techniques such as traditional, neo-traditional, Japanese, minimalist, portrait, realism, script, and cover-ups. Additionally, Clovis Ink Tattoo offers piercing services on all areas of the body that come with jewelry, and aftercare products to assist in the healing process.
Contra Tattoo
1040 North Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93628
Neotraditional Tattoos
Contra Tattoo serves clients in the Fresno area. The tattoo shop is owned by Noe Lopez, who specializes in black and grey, color, and portrait tattoos. Lopez and her team of artists work with the client to deliver a design that matches each client's vision. Clients can also opt for available tattoo flash designs. The artists use handcrafted tattoo machines that are made in the shop. Additionally, they sell, trade, custom-build, rebuild, and fix tattoo machines.
Fresno Tattoo and Body Piercing
418 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93701
Fresno Tattoo and Body Piercing has a team of two artists namely Dustin and Smiley, who specialize in both color and black and gray pieces. They can also tattoo letterings, and they can cover up old and faded tattoos. Former clients commend the professionals for being informative, helpful, thorough, friendly, light-handed, and efficient. The company is committed to providing a sterile and welcoming environment for clients. In addition to tattoos, it also offers body piercing services.
Fresno Tattoo Studio
Fresno Tattoo Studio delivers a variety of ink and body piercing services to clients across Fresno. Enlisting the expertise of up-and-coming and celebrity-level artists, the tattoo studio educates individuals new to tattoos and piercings and provides supplies for existing and beginning shops. The tattoo shop is home to different brands and gear pieces such as needles, inks, stencils, machines, and bottles. Previous clients include DJs, musicians, chefs, celebrities, and members of the armed forces.
Liquid Fetish Studio
1416 Broadway Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Liquid Fetish creates custom tattoos and permanent cosmetics for clients in the Fresno area. The shop maintains a collective of resident ink artists with talent in a variety of tattooing styles. It uses world-class ink products to create life-like designs with a high degree of intricacy and realism. The talented practitioners at Liquid Fetish are skilled in visual, makeup, or tattoo artistry. They also possess an understanding of color theory, tonal value, shadowing, symmetry, as well as stunning creative abilities.
Skin Decor Tattoo Studio
5048 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710
Established in 2002, Skin Decor Tattoo Studio offers a variety of tattoo services to its clients in Fresno. The team of artists aims to help clients achieve the personal style and vision for their tattoo, working with them to create what best expresses them. It specializes in a variety of traditional and custom styles including illustrative, watercolor, neo-traditional, and Japanese. Skin Decor Tattoo Studio caters to clients either through appointments or walk-ins.
Zoombie Nation
1826 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93721
Zoombie Nations is a tattoo artist who lives in and has his own tattoo studio in Fresno. Zoombie practices a jack-of-all-trades approach to his tattoos by mastering different art styles and putting them together into one unique style. He wants to leave his mark on the world, whether it is on watercolor papers, oil canvas, bricks, and human skin. He offers tattoos, paintings, and even graphic designs. His website contains different designs of his art for his clients to look at.
A tattoo is body art that leaves permanent designs or pictures on the skin. They're applied via needle by depositing ink onto the second layer of skin. While the first tattoos were applied manually with a single needle that was first saturated in ink, today's tattoos are done by a machine. These machines feature multiple needles that pierce the skin simultaneously, speeding up the process and creating tattoos that are more visually appealing.
Tattoos are usually done in licensed tattoo shops. These shops adhere to health and cleaning standards and are typically regulated by state and municipal governments. While tattoos are generally safe, there are associated risks, including skin infections. Any person getting a tattoo is legally required to be at least 18 years of age. It's also inadvisable for anyone who isn't in good health to get a tattoo, as the body requires time and energy to heal and prevent infection.
What should you know before getting your first tattoo?
Before getting tattooed, it's important to think about design and placement. A tattoo is a permanent fixture on the body, and it's important not to rush into things. You should also consider the artist's background and take time to look into their portfolio to ensure their style best suits the tattoo you want.
What are some examples of tattoo styles?
There are many types of tattoo styles, and it's important for a person to familiarize themselves with them before they select a design. Styles include:
Americana: Bold lines, vivid colors
Japanese: Large images that cover the back, arms, and legs
Black and Grey: Colorless grayscale designs
Stick-n-Poke: Thick, bold, black lines and small designs
Blackwork: Bold black lines and larger geometric shapes
Is tipping expected & how much to tip on your tattoo?
While most tattoo artists don't expect tips, it's often appreciated. If you're happy with the work your tattoo artist has done, consider tipping between 15% and 25%. If the tattoo requires multiple sessions, a flat amount per session is appropriate.
What are some basic tattoo aftercare tips?
It's important to follow all aftercare directions provided by the tattoo artist. Usually, artists will advise clients to ensure that tattoos are kept clean and dry. After showering, the tattoo should be gently patted dry and treated with Vaseline or another tattoo aftercare product.
What are the best practices for healing a tattoo?
After removing the dressing, it's important to keep the tattoo clean, dry, and uncovered. Applying Vaseline or another recommended ointment can help to speed up the healing process. As they heal, tattoos can sometimes itch, but it's vital that you don't scratch or pick at it.
What are the most and least painful places to get a tattoo?
Parts of the body that have the most nerve endings are generally the most painful to have tattooed. That includes the head, ears, and face. Places that don't have a lot of fat, such as the fingers, shoulder blades, and feet, are typically more painful. The least painful parts of the body to get tattooed include the outer arm, buttocks, and thighs.
Is tattoo ink vegan or organic? Are there vegan/organic options available?
There are plenty of tattoo ink brands available on the market, some of which can include pigment that comes from insects, animal bones, animal fat, and gelatin from horse hooves. It should be assumed that most tattoo ink is neither vegan nor organic; however, organic and vegan inks exist. It's best to discuss these preferences with the tattoo artist before booking an appointment to ensure they're available.
How much do tattoo artists make?
According to ZipRecruiter, the average tattoo artist in the U.S. earns $99,956 annually, which equates to about $48 hourly. As with most careers, pay increases with experience. Salaries in this profession range from $12,000/year to $309,000/year.
How does one become a tattoo artist?
While there isn't a clear path for one to become a tattoo artist, the best way to work towards this goal is by taking art and graphic design classes and building a broad portfolio of designs. Once you have a professional portfolio, you can apply for mentorships with reputable, established tattoo artists who are seeking apprentices. Mentors can teach tattooing techniques and help you gain valuable experience.
How do you get a tattoo artist license?
In some states, tattoo artists are required to get licensing from their state health department. Application processes vary, so it's important to check with your local licensing department prior to offering services. Additionally, some states may require you to complete a course in blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases prior to obtaining a state tattoo license.
What safety certifications do tattoo artists need to acquire to become licensed?
Besides having a state tattoo license, most tattoo artists are required to have certification in blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. It's important for tattoo artists to be prepared for emergencies by obtaining CPR and first aid training.
Are there minimum training requirements to become a tattoo artist?
Every tattoo studio has its own requirements when it comes to training. In most cases, new artists are required to have a well-presented portfolio and spend several months working under the guidance of an experienced mentor. These teachers show how to use the tools of the trade, oversee designs, and instruct interactions with clients.
What tools do tattoo artists need?
Most tattoo shops require artists to have their own supplies. That includes their own tattoo machines and necessary parts, such as needles, tubes, tips, and grips. Tattoo artists also need a large supply of ink and tattoo stencils.
Do tattoo artists make more money working in a tattoo shop or opening their own?
Just as with any industry, there is a large risk associated with going into business for oneself. Any tattoo artist considering opening their own shop should ensure they have business management and marketing skills to enable their shop to succeed. While becoming a tattoo shop owner can be lucrative, artists who don't have the business skills to succeed may earn a higher salary working in an established shop.
Hair Salon in Fresno, CA
Search for Tattoo Shops near you 〉