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A Look at Lake Toho
February 4, 2019 by Jody White
Stop No. 2 of the 2019 FLW Tour takes us to Lake Toho and the several other lakes strung along the Kissimmee River. Presented by Ranger Boats, the tournament will take off from Big Toho Marina on the north end of the namesake lake, but competitors will be able to spread out down the Kissimmee River into Cypress Lake, Lake Hatchineha (Hatch), Lake Kissimmee, and perhaps even Tiger Lake and Lake Rosalie if they're feeling adventurous.
All the main lakes on the chain are connected by the Kissimmee River, which has been developed into what is essentially a string of canals running lake-to-lake. The two primary lakes are Toho and Kissimmee, and there's about a 14 1/2-mile run between them composed of some brief sections of Cypress and Hatchineha and plenty of canal. The lock at the south end of Toho serves as the gateway to the rest of the chain. Current running through the river is one of the defining features of the chain and, to an extent, sets it apart from the typical Florida lake.
Lake Toho will probably see the most fishing pressure this week, but it's not a guarantee to produce the win. Flipping through the pages of bass fishing history reveals that Toho and Kissimmee have accounted for about an equal share of wins, with almost nobody relying primarily on one of the other lakes in the chain.
Toho is the most developed lake on the chain, and it has more docks and canals than the others, but otherwise it's fairly similar to the rest of the crew. It does, however, have the clearest water, so it's probably the best for actual sight-fishing. Though, catching spawning bass that aren't visible certainly has a lot of history in Florida that shouldn't be discounted.
Back in January 2001, Dean Rojas set the all-time five-bass limit record for B.A.S.S. at the mouth of Shingle Creek on Lake Toho. He rolled in on day one of the tournament and landed on a pile of huge spawning bass. By the end of the day, he'd landed five for a total of 45 pounds, 2 ounces. Rojas went on to win the tournament with a total of 20 bass for 108-12.
Someone weighing 45 pounds would be a surprise this week. But, with the balmy weather and a stacked field, some truly gigantic catches might just happen.
There's about a 3-foot difference in water level between Toho and the downstream lakes. A spillway lets the water leave Toho, and the lock alongside it is the only way boats can get out. The lock can fit about 15 boats in it per cycle, and depending on how much traffic there is and how good an angler's timing is, getting through can take just a few minutes or more than 20 minutes. For travel time to Kissimmee and back to weigh-in, it's an essential concern.
Hatchineha and Cypress are the two smaller lakes that are truly on the Kissimmee River, and they will produce some bass, but they're more likely to be driven through by many anglers en route to Kissimmee. In years past, the canals and associated shell bars and current places between the lock and the mouth into Kissimmee have produced quite a few fish, most notably in the 2015 FLW Tour event, when Stetson Blaylock, Troy Morrow, Wesley Strader, Randy Blaukat and others all made hay in the current.
Attached by a small, winding creek to Lake Kissimmee, Tiger Lake could certainly produce some fish this week. It's basically a bowl of Kissimmee grass and docks. Lake Rosalie is connected to Tiger by another creek, but it's probably not going to be accessible to bass boats, though you wouldn't want to bet against John Cox.
At around 30,000 acres, Lake Kissimmee is the largest on the chain, and would almost surely get the most attention if the lock wasn't in the way. Even so, it's got a rich history of giving up big bass. Kissimmee has all the usual pieces of Florida cover, from hydrilla to Kissimmee grass, pads and mats.
Two of the most popular sections of Kissimmee are North Cove (pictured) and Jack's Slough. North Cove is protected by Sturm Island and has some of the best water clarity and lushest grass in the lake. Jack's Slough is characterized by acres of pad fields and is where Luke Clausen won the Bassmaster Classic in 2006, and where Stacey King spent much of his time in 2015 when he finished fourth in the Tour event. Of course, all of the lake is really in play, as the entirety of it is rimmed with gorgeous-looking Florida cover.
Fishing hydrilla has always been a player on the Kissimmee Chain, but this year it might be more important than ever. The south end of Toho is simply loaded with it, similar to some of the lakes on the Harris Chain, where offshore fishing was the dominant tactic last year. There is definitely a lot of potential for a true shallow Florida slugfest to break out this week, but the fact that the offshore grass looks so juicy could liven things up a lot. At the very least, it might be a productive stop on the way to and from Kissimmee.
Any tournament on the Kissimmee Chain will feature near-constant references to pads. There are plenty of "flat pads" in the lakes, but the main thing to account for is spatterdock (Nuphar advena). Spatterdock has a very developed root system the bass will often clear off and spawn on, and the stems of the pads are extremely tough. Flipping a jig in the pads or dragging a worm across the root systems is a time-honored method for extracting bass.
Kissimmee grass is an emergent grass that really looks like it belongs out of the water. It's present on all the lakes, and can be extremely productive. A swim jig is one of the preferred methods for catching fish in and around Kissimmee grass.
Of course, flipping is always going to play in Florida, and there is plenty of cover for it. From hyacinth, reeds and water lettuce mats to cattails and buggy whips, there is all kinds of stuff to flip. Cold fronts often bring flipping to the forefront, but that doesn't mean it should be discounted as a technique when the bite is good. Big Florida bass like heavy cover no matter what.
If you're an FLW Tour pro who loves grass fishing, this could be the week for you on Toho and the rest of the Kissimmee Chain. With warming water and a great population of bass, the fishery should provide a real show from central Florida.
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Interactive Films have revealed their first game with the announcement of AWK — Adventures Of Walker King.
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Having famous Hollywood parents, Walker King knew all too well about the downsides of fame and the difficulty of keeping a private personal life. In order to avoid trouble, Walker is sent off to boarding school where he dives into his passion of DJing, experimenting with his music as DJ NO1 and DJ XMIX. However, trouble ends up finding Walker anyways as his DJ NO1 persona gains traction and his dorm room music livestreams get him kicked out of boarding school. Now back in LA, Walker is unsure of how to move forward with his life.
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Walker struggles with adjusting to life back home in the craziness of LA. He reunites with his childhood friends and an old crush who comes back into his life. Things seemed alright at first until Walker gets caught up in secrets, drama, and partying. Music has always been the one thing that grounded Walker, as he could step into an anonymous persona as DJ NO1 or DJ XMIX and just get lost in the beats. But now his safe haven as DJNO1 is being threatened as everyone wants a piece of the elusive viral DJ. Walker doesn't want the fame and attention, but life might have other ideas for him. Take Walker's story into your own hands and choose the path that you think is best as you shape and chart his growth as a DJ.
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FoodNavigator-USA Gluten-free Forum Highlights: 'Fad dieters are not buying gluten-free products - they are just avoiding bread'
By Elaine WATSON
30-Apr-2014 - Last updated on 01-May-2014 at 02:19 GMT
Related tags: Gluten-free products, Gluten-free diet, Wheat, Celiac disease
If the size of the US gluten-free market is hard to pin down as everyone measures it differently, few doubt that its double-digit growth seems set to continue - at least for the next 2-3 years - according to experts at the FoodNavigator-USA Gluten Free in Perspective Forum.
However, we should avoid jumping to conclusions about the target audience for gluten-free products based on consumer survey data, which can be misleading, says ConAgra Mills director of commercial insights, Dr David Sheluga.
The Forum - which was broadcast live on Wednesday morning - can be accessed on demand HERE.
To whet your appetite, here are some highlights from the debate, which was sponsored by Ingredion and featured experts from ConAgra Mills, Boulder Brands (Udi's Gluten-Free/Glutino), Datamonitor and world-renowned pediatric gastroenterologist Dr Alessio Fasano.
QUOTE UNQUOTE: DR DAVID SHELUGA, Director commercial insights, ConAgra Mills
On the gluten-free consumer: The surveys are leading to misperceptions about the size of the audience. Most surveys find that 20-30% of consumers say they are avoiding gluten or buying gluten-free products. But we followed up with in-home interviews with many of the consumers that had that answer pattern in the surveys, and what we found when we talked to some of these people, is that they had no gluten-free products at home, they had no awareness of gluten-free products and no intent to buy such products.
What they actually say is 'Yeah, I wanted to lose some weight so I started to avoid bread and bagels and muffins' or 'I wanted to eat in a more healthy manner.' They only had a vague connection that there is gluten in these products, so avoiding gluten is not really their primary purpose.
I'm not seeing the evidence that fad dieters are buying [specifically formulated] gluten-free products - they may just be cutting down on bread and avoiding donuts and cookies.
While Mintel pegs the US gluten-free retail market at a whopping $10.5bn in 2013, that's because it includes anything with a gluten-free label (including products that might be naturally-gluten-free).
David Sheluga, PhD, ConAgra Mills: Only 2.5% of US households are heavy buyers of gluten free products
If you limit the definition to products that have been specifically formulated to replace wheat flour such as bread and cookies, and exclude products that are naturally gluten-free, the size of the prize is more likely around $1.2bn, reckons Dr Sheluga.
On the size of the market: The multi-billion dollar market size estimates from some market researchers are just way too high. In 2012, the US gluten-free [retail] market was worth $831m.Then the market boomed in 2013 and sales went 47% higher and the market topped out at $1.2bn. That's driven by underlying growth of 30% in existing products and then a whole lot of new product introductions adding to that.
Only 2.5% of US households are heavy buyers of gluten free products - they are spending $185 a year and they are driving two thirds of the sales of the market.
The 47% growth we saw in 2013 tells me that this is a market that has at least another three years of that 40% growth. The average gluten-free product on the market today has only 8% distribution - there's so much upside there. If you increased that to just 10% ACV you'd have another 20% growth.
On product quality: Five years ago there was a lot of dissatisfaction with product quality of gluten-free products but I think that has pretty much gone away now. It's unbelievable to me that 74% of the gluten-free products that were introduced to the market - or were in the market - in 2009 are still on the market today. That's phenomenal staying power.
QUOTE UNQUOTE: DR ALESSIO FASANO, Director, Center for Celiac Research
Dr Alessio Fasano: Without validated biomarkers or diagnostic tests, we can only estimate how many people have gluten sensitivity
On prevalence rates of celiac disease: The Annals of Medicine Study [penned by Dr Fasano in 2003 that established the US prevalence rate for celiac disease as one in 133 people] probably planted the celiac flag on the US territory, but it echoed the findings of European studies and we're starting to see the same [prevalence rates] in India and China.
The trend of the epidemic of celiac disease is following the trend of other autoimmune diseases such as asthma and type one diabetes and I believe that this epidemic is driven more by a sudden change in the environment to which we cannot adapt as individuals.
The trend is now accelerating to a rate of doubling the prevalence every 15 years. In some areas in Scandinavia the prevalence of celiac disease is as high as one in 80.
[To develop celiac disease] you have to have a genetic predisposition [click HERE for details], but not everyone [with this genetic predisposition] goes on to develop it. Some people go for 50-60 years eating gluten and staying healthy and then they lose that luxury.
On gut bacteria and celiac disease: There are lots of theories [as to the environmental factors that might explain this phenomenon] but the one component that seems to play a major role is the microbiota, this civilization of bacteria living in our gut. Now there is growing evidence that the composition of bacteria in the guts of people with celiac disease is very different [from that of people without it]. Click HERE for details.
On non-celiac gluten sensitivity: Today there is a general agreement that gluten sensitivity exists, but we don't have biomarkers, so all I can tell you is what it is not [it's not celiac disease and it's not wheat allergy]. As to how many people have it, if you google it, you see figures from 0.5% of the population to 100%.
The only thing I can tell you is that our 6% figure [the percentage of people that might have gluten sensitivity] is an estimate based on what we've seen in our celiac center, but without a biomarker it's just an approximation, an estimate, and only time will tell.
QUOTE UNQUOTE: TJ MCINTYRE, EVP, Natural Brands, Boulder Brands
TJ McIntyre, Boulder Brands: In 2013, over 70% of gluten-free consumers were purchasing more products than they did in 2012. Only 4% were purchasing less
On market growth prospects: We think that this category will grow 40% or more for the next two-to-three years at least - it's difficult to measure beyond that, but we remain very bullish. We think shelf space allocated to gluten-free products will continue to grow from a planogram perspective and over time it may become integrated as opposed to segregated. There is an enormous amount of white space.
Our research showed that in 2013, over 70% of gluten-free consumers were purchasing more products than they did in 2012. Only 4% were purchasing less.
On fads vs lasting trends: There were some yogurt manufacturers that thought Greek Yogurt was going to go away and all of a sudden, a third to 50% of the market was taken away from them because they were asleep at the wheel. In gluten-free there is a lot of growth still to come.
On new channels: The drug channel is beginning to embrace gluten free and there has been an explosion of gluten-free products in the club channel.
Foodservice is also a big opportunity - mostly bread, rolls, pizza crusts and so on. There are some burger and pizza chains we're working with that when they add a gluten free burger or pizza [to the menu], not only are they adding 5% growth on top of a flat or slightly growing business, but it's [generating] more profitable sales.
Big chains like McDonald's and Burger King are going to need to see gluten-free proved out by mid-sized quick casual restaurants before they drop in and make a change. It's a considerable investment from an operations perspective to prevent cross-contamination, so at the moment, everyone is watching and waiting. But I think it's only a matter of time [before big fast-food chains take the plunge].
On innovation: We're very serious about frozen; we've had tremendous success not just with baked goods that are sold 70% of the time in the freezers, but things like pizza. Our gluten-free pizza has outperformed the leading gluten-full pizzas coming out of the natural foods trade. Retailers are coming to us because they want a gluten-free solution with a brand of scale. Udi's will go from having a handful of items in gluten free frozen to as many as 50 next year.
QUOTE UNQUOTE: TOM VIERHILE, Innovation insights director, Datamonitor
Tom Vierhile, Datamonitor: Some consumers now see gluten-free as a shorthand for 'less processed'
On gluten-free claims: Only about 4.5-5.5% of products that make a 'gluten-free' claim on pack actually use the word 'gluten' in the branding or the product name, so most gluten-free products are not actually dedicated to the gluten-free market or consumer exclusively, it's more of a secondary claim.
I think a lot of it [the market growth of gluten-free] is consumers seeing gluten-free as a shorthand for 'less processed' or something that could help me lose weight.
Gluten-free is almost a tale of two markets… You have hardcore consumers that are buying gluten-free products because they have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and then you've got people that are almost looking at it as a license to snack, where gluten-free makes them feel better about indulging.
On the gluten-free 'bubble': There is a bubble mentality to this particular market. There is a core of consumers for gluten-free [that need to avoid gluten for medical reasons], but the potential for this thing to get blown out of proportion is very high as it's reached a popular culture status; celebrities are talking about it and it's all over social media.
It's almost like stock tips. The great saying there was when your shoe shine boy starts giving you stock tips it's time to get out of the market, and when people are talking about gluten-free in this way, I just worry about whether it could potentially pop, and we'll only recognize this after the fact.
Click HERE to listen to the debate - sponsored by Ingredion - on demand.
(If you haven't already registered to attend, you will need to fill in the registration form to register for the debate in order to access the playback.)
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There is nothing more exciting than developing a crush on someone only to realize that the feeling is mutual. When the object of your affection becomes your boyfriend, euphoria can take over as you float into relationship territory. Once there, however, it is normal for you to want to continue building upon your relationship. Finding ways to bond with your boyfriend can take a little work, but it is worth it in order to continue growing as a couple.
In the early stages of a relationship, it is easy to enjoy your time together. You don't need to be doing much in order to feel those butterflies while in your boyfriend's presence. Over time though, you may find that you have to put a bit more thought into the activities you and your boyfriend engage in. It won't always be enough to just sit at the house watching movies. Find activities you both enjoy, such as going to baseball games or checking out local art exhibits. Once you discover things you have in common, you can plan fun adventures that will help you two feel even more connected as a couple.
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Discovering a new favorite spot together can be great for bonding. If both of you enjoy hiking, make a point to check out a few new local hiking trails as a pair. When you find a spot that you each love, go back often to share memories as you explore the area. If you both have an appreciation for dining out, make a game of discovering new restaurants together. You can pretend to be food critics and talk about what you do and do not like about each new locale -- bonding as you each build memories around these new experiences you are creating together.
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One sensor above the central sensor AI Servo Surround/Rear Focus on the bird's hind nck was active at the moment of exposure. Click here to see the latest version of the Rear Focus Tutorial. Click on the image to see a larger version.
Thanks a stack to roomie John McGarvey who got me off of my duff late Saturday afternoon and dragged me away from the laptop and down to the harbor for some pretty good bird photography. There were lots of Antarctic Terns hanging out on a derelict ship along with adult and young Dolphin and Kelp Gulls. on the rocks right in front of us. The ease of hand holding the 300II and the reach with the 7D II/1.4X III made me feel very comfortable about opting to leave the 200-400 at home.


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Why Mindy Kaling's 'Never Have I Ever' Is Netflix's Best New Teen Show
It's like a hybrid of 'The Mindy Project' and 'Freaks and Geeks.'
By Esther Zuckerman
Outside of The CW, Netflix is arguably the preeminent supplier of teen television. Whether you're in the mood for something quirky like Sex Education or murder-laden like Elite, it pretty much has you covered. The latest entry into this ever-growing catalog debuts today, and it is an utter gem. Never Have I Ever is a sweet, funny, smart teen series that brings the drama of high school down to Earth. The series, co-created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, centers on Devi Vishwakumar, a 15-year-old star student with dreams of popularity.
We are first introduced to Devi praying to the Hindu gods for the wishes of many desperate teens: She wants a boyfriend, a hot one, not some dork and she wants to go to a real party with alcohol. But Never Have I Ever is more than just a diverse, 21st Century Square Pegs. As the pilot quickly establishes, Devi (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) is dealing with a lot more than just simple angst. The year prior her father unexpectedly died, and Devi's legs stopped working. In a psychological and not physiological incident, she couldn't walk, leaving her even more of an outcast than usual. So the first season is as much about Devi's journey to accepting her dad's death as it is about her falling for the hottest boy in school, Paxton Hall-Yoshida. Along the way she grapples with her Indian identity and her strict mother who is also grieving, just in a different way.
Kaling and Fisher deftly balance these various poles, and ultimately becomes a series largely about loneliness, even as it never loses the laughs and thrills that make a teen show worth watching. Here are some other reasons it should be your next watch.
It plays like a hybrid of The Mindy Project and Freaks and Geeks
Devi definitely feels like a baby version of a typical Mindy Kaling character like Mindy Lahiri on The Mindy Project. She's boy crazy, fashion driven, and, frankly, sort of a jerk! Kaling loves a woman who is at turns both self possessed and selfish. Devi is by no means entirely admirable even as she deals with her own shit. Her desire for status drives her to treat her friends like garbage, which makes for yet another lesson she has to learn in the 10 episodes. But Devi also feels, moreso than most young women on TV, like an actual depiction of a high achieving youngster. As much as she's Mindy Lahiri, she's also got a healthy dose of Freaks and Geeks' Lindsay Weir, yet another honor student who wants to break free from her "good girl" persona.
Never Have I Ever wouldn't work without a protagonist like Devi, but it is made all the better by her well-crafted pals. Her two besties are equally developed nerds with arcs all to themselves: robotics expert Fabiola (Lee Rodriguez) and drama queen Eleanor (Ramona Young). While Devi is naturally at the center of the narrative, Fabiola and Eleanor are just as crucial to the success of the series. They are far beyond goofy sidekicks: as Fabiola inches toward a greater understanding of her sexuality and Eleanor deals with the surprising return of her absent mother, they both provide the show some of its most touching moments.
Meet the newest star: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
This cast is great, across the board. Poorna Jagannathan gives a layered, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking performance as Devi's mother. Richa Moorjani is extremely amusing as Devi's insanely hot cousin Kamala. Niecy Nash is great, as always, as Devi's skeptical therapist. But it's all about the kids, and it's especially all about Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, the total newcomer who plays Devi. Ramakrishnan is an 18-year-old from Canada who had never acted professionally before getting the part, and she's amazing. She's got a natural comic timing that feels unpolished. The way she throws around jokes and jabs has the cockiness of an actual teen -- which she is -- figuring out which boundaries she can push.
John McEnroe narrates it
Even when Never Have I Ever gets dark, a thread of absurdism runs through it, largely thanks to the ingenious decision to have tennis superstar John McEnroe narrate (almost) the whole thing. As he explains in the pilot, there's a reason for this choice, and it's a devastating one: Devi's father was a huge fan of McEnroe. His voice is both a constant reminder of what she's lost and a goofy perspective that accentuates every punchline.
The standalone episode puts a clever spin on the format
It's not entirely uncommon these days for a series to devote an episode to a secondary character. (Think how in Hulu's High Fidelity we got one from the perspective of Simon, one of the record store employees.) Never Have I Ever's is an all-timer, though. First, we get a new celebrity narrator: Andy Samberg, who tells the story of the "loneliest boy in the world," Devi's enemy, Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison). Up until this point, Ben had mostly been an antagonist. He's the other smartest kid in school, who is also an insecure, rich braggart. He and Devi pick on each other, but there's an underlying respect: They know that they are on each other's level. But the sixth installment delves into Ben's psyche: He's just as sad as everyone else. He's has few friends and uninvolved parents who spends his days arguing about Rick and Morty on Reddit in a big empty house. Watching Ben hammers down the primary preoccupation of Never Have I Ever: Being an adolescent is a soul-crushingly isolating experience no matter who you are.
It gives you a cliffhanger ending that will make you crave a Season 2
I've barely gotten into all the romantic plots! And there are a lot of them! And they are squeal-worthy! For most of the season, Devi's attentions are focused squarely on Paxton Hall-Yoshida (Darren Barnet), the Jordan Catalano of the school if you will, a.k.a. the heartthrob who is maybe not the brightest, but is also secretly very sweet. After brazenly asking him if he'll have sex with her in the pilot, Devi develops a confusing friendship with Paxton in which he alternately flirts with her and treats her like a bro. And then there's Ben. As the audience's affections for him grow, so do Devi's even if she doesn't totally realize it. So, yes, we've got a love triangle on our hands, all building to a conclusion that will have you wanting more immediately.
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Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing for Financial Institutions
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by Ismail A. Odeh
In the global market, various financial institutions play an important role in sustaining world economy. However, they face risk issues that pose threats to its stability. In Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing for Financial Institutions, Ismail Odeh introduces an innovative and efficient approach, which discusses at large the processes in which financial institutions have become channels used for money laundering and financing terrorism.
The September 11, 2001, simultaneous terrorist attacks in New York, Washington District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania press on the measures on obliterating money laundering and terrorist financing. At present, the United Nations Member States amalgamate their concerns and establish strict laws and regulations and increased penalties and make this instruction known to people, which is the purpose of this book.
There exists an extensive phase in which money laundering and terrorist financing occurs likewise, the facts that one has to consider in detail to determine any suspicions of its occurrences. In this book, Ismail Odeh explains every aspect in a manner people may easily understand.
This book entails good governance for the campaign against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Having been exposed to the realm of financial institutions for eighteen years and being aware of the threats posed by the money laundering and terrorist financing, Ismail Odeh is encouraged to make a difference by the helping people and direct organizations involved to achieve a money laundering free world.
Ismail A. Odeh was born on May 9, 1967, in Jordan. He obtained a degree in business administration and economics in New England College, United States of America in 1989.
In 1990, he finished his MBA with an advanced certificate in finance at New Hampshire College Manchester, United States of America, and in 2007, he completed his Ph.D. in business and economics at the American University of London, United Kingdom.
At present, he is the vice president of Compliance Group of Global Investment House in Kuwait. He resides in Kuwait City, Kuwait, with his wife, Dima Al-Hasanat, and two children, Diala Odeh and Ali Odeh.
(2010, paperback, 298 pages)
Tax Implications of Credit & Housing Markets
Effective Leadership for Organizations and Other Institutions
Marriage as an Institution in Modern Society
Dim Lee Lit and the Terrorist
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Terrorist on U.S. Soil
Applied Nomography Traing for the Water Utility Operator
Antivion
Apocalypse or a Golden Age?
Apples: The Whole Story
April's Tree
Ansell's Journey
Angels of Inspiration: Letters of Gratitude
Ark, We Know It's There


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As Mr. Cook noted: "There's a lot of thought in the Caravan's design, oriented toward keeping it running out in the field." He mentions the ease of servicing the lead acid battery; the hinged cowl halves props to keep them out of your way; and the cockpit door restraint rod to keep them from flapping in the wind. The nosegear is right behind the propeller disc protecting it when taxiing over rough ground, and the main gear has plenty of flex from the long, maintenance-free springs. It also has the creature comforts of bleed air heat, and the optional air conditioning.
"For a single, the airplane casts a large shadow." The wing span is 52 feet and covers 280 square feet of wing area. The rudder tip is 15 feet above the ground. Extra-wide Fowler flaps with vortex generators keep the stall speed in landing configuration at 61-knots. Roll control spoilers help the aileron control at low speeds. Vortex generators on the horizontal stabilizer enhance pitch control.
The test flight was relatively short, so they only climbed up to 4,500 feet after lifting off at 74 knots, climbing out at 1500 fpm at Vy – 108 knots. Flying at 2,145 ft/lbs of torque and 1600 rpm on the prop, the aircraft cruised at a TAS of 170 knots, burning 420 pph of fuel. At 10,000 feet, the fuel burn would be at 360 pph. Doing a short approach landing, they turned on final at 125 knots, the full flaps limit, and bled off speed to make the first exit, which makes the traffic controller happy at a busy airport with larger, faster planes coming in behind.


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APV-12-v, 12W SMPS v = 12V, 24V $27.00 $29.70 .
APV-16-v, 16W SMPS v = 12V, 24V $30.00 $33.00 .
LCM-25DA, 25W SMPS 350 to 1050mA with DALI interface $70.00 $77.00 .
PCD-16-aB, 16W SMPS 240VAC, a = 350mA, 700mA~...... pdf $50.00 $55.00 .
PCD-25-aB, 25W SMPS 240VAC, a = 700mA~ $54.00 $59.40 .
PLM-25E-a, 25W SMPS a = 350mA, 700mA, 1050mA~ $30.00 $33.00 .
PLN-20-v, 20W SMPS v = 12V, 24V~.................................. pdf $50.00 $55.00 .
PLN-30-v, 30W SMPS v = 12V, 24V~ $60.00 $66.00 .
PLN-60-v, 60W SMPS v = 12V, 24V, 27V~ $80.00 $88.00 .
PLN-100-v, 100W SMPS v = 24V $100.00 $110.00 .
LPF-25D-v, 25W SMPS v = 12V, 24V $70.00 $77.00 .
LPF-60-v, 60W SMPS v = 12V, 24V... constant voltage output! $80.00 $88.00 .
LPF-60D-v, 60W SMPS v = 12V, 24V, 36V $90.00 $99.00 .
PWM-60-v, 60W SMPS v = 12V, 24V~ $90.00 $99.00 .
XLG-25-n, 25W SMPS v=22V..54V, c=0.5A..1.05A, n = A, AB $60.00 $66.00 new!
XLG-50-n, 50W SMPS v=22V..54V, c=1A..2.1A, n = A, AB $70.00 $77.00 a.s.
XLG-100-m-n, 100W SMPS m = 12, 24, L, H... n = A, AB . . a.s.
HLG-60H-vn, 60W... v = 15,20,24,30,36,42,48,54V... n = b, A, B $80.00 $88.00 .
CLG-60-v, 60W... v = 12V, 24V~ (now with Australian plug)... pdf $90.00 $99.00 .
HLG-80H-vn, 80W... v = 12,15,20,24,30,36,42,48,54V... n = ? $90.00 $99.00 .
CLG-100-v, 100W... v = 24V (now with Australian plug) $120.00 $132.00 .
CLG-150-v, 150W... v = 12V, 24V (now with Australian plug) $125.00 $137.50 .
HLG-240H-vn, 240W... v = 12,15,20,24,30,36,42,48,54V... n = ? $140.00 $154.00 .
HLG-320H-vn, 320W... v = 12,15,20,24,30,36,42,48,54V... n = ? $200.00 $220.00 .
HLG-480H-vn, 480W... v = 24,30,36,42,48,54V... n = b, A, B $300.00 $330.00 .
HEP-600-v, 600W... v = 12,15,20,24,30,36,42,48,54V... V+I adj. $450.00 $495.00 .
ELG-100-Ccn, 100W... c = 350,500,700,1050,1400mA... n = ? $90.00 $99.00 .
ELG-150-Ccn, 150W... c = 500,700,1050,1400,2100mA... n = ? $100.00 $110.00 .
ELG-200-Ccn, 200W... c = 700,1050,1400,1400,2100mA... n = ? $110.00 $121.00 .
ELG-240-Ccn, 240W... c = 700,1050,1400,1400,2100mA... n = ? $120.00 $132.00 .
HBG-200-vn, 200W... v = 36V, 48V, 60V... n = b,A,B,DA $180.00 $198.00 .
PLP-20-v, 20W SMPS v = 12V, 24V, 48V~ $36.00 $39.60 .
PLP-30-v, 30W SMPS v = 12V, 24V, 48V~ $36.00 $39.60 .
PLP-45-v, 45W SMPS v = 12V, 24V, 48V~ $40.00 $44.00 .
PLP-60-v, 60W SMPS v = 12V, 24V, 48V~ $45.00 $49.50 .
LDD-cLn, module c = 300, 350, 500, 600, 700mA... n = bWS $12.00 $13.20 .
LDD-cH, PCB module c = 300, 350, 500, 600, 700, 1000mA $12.00 $13.20 .
LDD-cHW, wired module c = 300, 350, 500, 600, 700, 1000mA $14.00 $15.40 .
LDD-cHS, SMD module c = 300, 350, 500, 600, 700, 1000mA $15.00 $16.50 .
LDD-cHn, module c = 1200, 1500mA... n = bW $22.00 $24.20 .
LDD-cHn, module c = 350,700,1050,1400mA with DALI... n = bW $27.00 $29.70 new!
LDH-45n-cWDA, 45W c = 350,500,700,1050mA... with DALI $36.00 $39.60 new!
UHP-200A-v, 200W SMPS v = 4.2V, 4.5V, 5V... @40A $120.00 $132.00 .
UHP-350n-v, 350W... v = 3.3,4.2,5,12,15,24,36,48V... n = b, R $180.00 $198.00 .
HDP-190, 190W DUAL SMPS v = 2.8V@22A, 3.8V@40A $200.00 $220.00 .
HDP-240, 240W DUAL SMPS v = 2.8V@28A, 3.8V@50A $200.00 $220.00 .
DLP-04R, Bus power supply 16V@0.24A for DALI interface $80.00 $88.00 .
KAA-4R4V-10, KNX LED actuator/dimmer - 4 channel (10A) $400.00 $440.00 new!
KAA-8R, KNX universal actuator/controller - 8 channel (16A) $450.00 $495.00 .
KAA-8R-10, KNX universal actuator/controller - 8 channel (10A) $360.00 $396.00 .
KNX-40E, 40W DIN SMPS 30V@1280mA with/without choke . . u.d.
KSC-01L, KNX LINE coupler . . u.d.
KSI-01U, KNX to USB interface (bi-directional, isolated) $360.00 $396.00 .
SPD-10-320S, Surge Protection Device 320VAC 10kA $25.00 $27.50 m.o.q.
SPD-20-240P, Surge Protection Device 240VAC 20kA $25.00 $27.50 .
SPD-20-277P, Surge Protection Device 277VAC 20kA $30.00 $33.00 m.o.q.
SPD-20HP-480S, Surge Protection Device 480VAC 20kA $54.00 $59.40 .
DLP-04L, Bus power supply 16V@0.24A for DALI interface $80.00 $88.00 .
~See data-sheet as units marked "~" have a high ripple! The PWM series has Pulse Width Modulated output!
b(blank)=IP67 with V+I fixed. A=IP65 with V&I pot adjust. B=IP67 with I adjust externally.
+ the HLG-100 to HLG-185 models provide constant current down to zero volts.
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1. Applications include - street lighting, message boards, down lighting, channel letter lighting, halo letter lighting, sign cabinets, light boxes, accent lighting, traffic lights, traffic signs, stage and theatre lighting and many other lighting possibilities. Can also be used for general outdoor power supply applications including battery charging etc. Note, local electrical authority approved types can only be used in domestic applications. However, many international approved (UL, CB, CE, TUV, EMC) types are available for industrial applications! The approved LED power supplies will have ADM appended to the part name.
2. For a copy of the Meanwell LED catalogue - click here - showing the full range, a comparison chart, applications, accessories and new products.
3. For more information on LED design and installation download the Meanwell LED Lighting Waterproof Series and MeanWell Installation Notes. For information on power supply installation and terminology download the MeanWell User Manual.
4. All LED Power Supplies will auto-recover on over-load or short-circuit. All power supplies will shut-down and need to be powered off and on to recover from over-voltage. Some also shut-down when over-temperature. See data sheets.
5. For information on installing downlights, please refer to regulations in your state or territory. For information regarding "Safely Installing Downlights" (page 3) and "New Wiring Rules" (pages 16 & 17) - click here.
6. For information on the HLG range Option D, timed dimming function - click here. The option can be supplied ex-factory to customer order and provides dimming of the LED output at fixed time intervals. This is particularly useful in street lighting where significant energy savings can be made! This timing function could also be used to "kick start" a motor at maximum torque and then reduce the speed as required over time! Procon Technology and Meanwell are happy to work with clients on their quantity application where special requirements are needed. e.g. an external thermal senser on LED lighting that reduces the current output at high temperatures!
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Procon Technology is happy to provide any in-stock power supply to government, semi-government or large Australian company 'on-approval' for evaluation and testing over 30 days. Remember OEM, wholesale or re-seller and quantity discounts are available.
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Oceanport es un borough ubicado en el condado de Monmouth en el estado estadounidense de Nueva Jersey. En el año 2010 tenía una población de 5,832 habitantes y una densidad poblacional de 655.8 personas por km².

Geografía
Oceanport se encuentra ubicado en las coordenadas .

Demografía
Según la Oficina del Censo en 2000 los ingresos medios por hogar en la localidad eran de $71,458 y los ingresos medios por familia eran $85,038. Los hombres tenían unos ingresos medios de $57,955 frente a los $39,718 para las mujeres. La renta per cápita para la localidad era de $33,356. Alrededor del 2.7% de la población estaba por debajo del umbral de pobreza.

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Boroughs de Nueva Jersey
Localidades del condado de Monmouth
Playas de Nueva Jersey

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Police appeal for information after Gorleston collision between driver and two boys
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Police appeal for information following reports of a collision in Gorleston. Picture: Denise Bradley
A driver making a three-point turn collided with two nine-year-old boys on their bikes in a Norfolk town, with investigators now seeking to speak with the man, police have said.
Police are appealing for information following reports of a collision in Gorleston on Monday (January 14).
They say it happened near to One Stop on Brasenose Avenue at about 5.20pm and involved a grey-silver car and two cyclists, both boys aged nine.
The driver, a man believed to be in his 60s, stopped to speak with the boys and then left the scene, police said.
Investigating officer PC Mac Cornaby said: "We believe the driver of the car was doing a three-point-turn at the time of the incident and has come into contact with both cyclists with one suffering a knee injury.
"We're keen to speak with the driver of the vehicle to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information should contact PC Cornaby on 101 at Gorleston Police Station.


The book of 1 Chronicles tells us that the men of Isachaar "understood the times and knew what Israel should do". At this precise point in history, it is important for us to know what is going on and to react appropriately.
In the spirit of this principle, I have been re-thinking some of my approaches to mission in the light of today's challenges. I will highlight a couple of them.
Ever since William Carey, the British church has made a major contribution to the spread of Christianity around the world. We have a long and noble history of mission pioneers; from Carey, to Hudson Taylor, CT Studd and many more. Not only that, but these mission pioneers have been remarkably successful; the Christian church is now firmly established across the world. However, this period of missionary advance has also been a time when the church in the United Kingdom has been in drastic decline. As I've mentioned on numerous occasions on this blog, the centre of gravity of the Christian world has shifted from the North to the South.
What this means for the church in the UK is that we can no longer afford the resources; people, time or money to help the rest of the world. We've done our bit and it is time for us to concentrate on ourselves and on our own needs. We should no longer send missionaries abroad, but we should concentrate on our primary mission that is to make sure that the church is well accepted in the UK.
It's true that there are millions of people around the globe who have not heard about Jesus, but we have to look after ourselves first and we can no longer afford to help the rest of the world. They can look after their own.
At the same time as the church has spread around the world, the English language has also achieved global prominence. Hollywood, hippy-hop music and the Internet have all served to make English the de-facto lingua-franca. As the Church is an international, cross-cultural body, it needs to have an international, cross-cultural language and there is only one candidate.
Just as we can no longer afford to send missionaries overseas and support evangelistic work around the world, it is no longer appropriate to spend vast amounts of time and effort translating the Bible into other languages. These people will all learn to speak English eventually, so why invest the effort Bible translation? When people can't quite understand some of the subtleties of English (especially, the humour, perhaps) they can use Google translate or other online tools to make things straightforward for them.
Today is a new day and we would be foolish not to respond to the challenges that we face in an appropriate way.
Edit: Just in case anyone reads this in the future and doesn't spot the date it was written; this is an April fool's joke. That being said, I have heard people make both of these points in all seriousness at various times. The word foolish does seem appropriate.
Posted on April 1, 2015 April 1, 2015 by EddiePosted in HumourTagged Bible Translation, Humour, mission.
A very timely confession that you have seen the error of your ways!
@kouya Oh. Surprised, but … agreed!
Maybe Eddie will turn into a pumpkin!
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No. The influence of ungodly cultural references upon the English language is far too pervasive, and besides, English lacks the vocabulary to handle complex theological concepts with the appropriate degree of finesse. It must be French.
Once someone asked us why we didn't just translate the Bible into Esperanto which they thought was going to become the World Language.


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  module Visitors
    describe 'the postgres visitor' do
      before do
        @visitor = PostgreSQL.new Table.engine.connection
        @table = Table.new(:users)
        @attr = @table[:id]
      end

      def compile node
        @visitor.accept(node, Collectors::SQLString.new).value
      end

      describe 'locking' do
        it 'defaults to FOR UPDATE' do
          compile(Nodes::Lock.new(Arel.sql('FOR UPDATE'))).must_be_like %{
            FOR UPDATE
          }
        end

        it 'allows a custom string to be used as a lock' do
          node = Nodes::Lock.new(Arel.sql('FOR SHARE'))
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            FOR SHARE
          }
        end
      end

      it "should escape LIMIT" do
        sc = Arel::Nodes::SelectStatement.new
        sc.limit = Nodes::Limit.new(Nodes.build_quoted("omg"))
        sc.cores.first.projections << Arel.sql('DISTINCT ON')
        sc.orders << Arel.sql("xyz")
        sql =  compile(sc)
        assert_match(/LIMIT 'omg'/, sql)
        assert_equal 1, sql.scan(/LIMIT/).length, 'should have one limit'
      end

      it 'should support DISTINCT ON' do
        core = Arel::Nodes::SelectCore.new
        core.set_quantifier = Arel::Nodes::DistinctOn.new(Arel.sql('aaron'))
        assert_match 'DISTINCT ON ( aaron )', compile(core)
      end

      it 'should support DISTINCT' do
        core = Arel::Nodes::SelectCore.new
        core.set_quantifier = Arel::Nodes::Distinct.new
        assert_equal 'SELECT DISTINCT', compile(core)
      end

      describe "Nodes::Matches" do
        it "should know how to visit" do
          node = @table[:name].matches('foo%')
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."name" ILIKE 'foo%'
          }
        end

        it 'can handle subqueries' do
          subquery = @table.project(:id).where(@table[:name].matches('foo%'))
          node = @attr.in subquery
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."id" IN (SELECT id FROM "users" WHERE "users"."name" ILIKE 'foo%')
          }
        end
      end

      describe "Nodes::DoesNotMatch" do
        it "should know how to visit" do
          node = @table[:name].does_not_match('foo%')
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."name" NOT ILIKE 'foo%'
          }
        end

        it 'can handle subqueries' do
          subquery = @table.project(:id).where(@table[:name].does_not_match('foo%'))
          node = @attr.in subquery
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."id" IN (SELECT id FROM "users" WHERE "users"."name" NOT ILIKE 'foo%')
          }
        end
      end

      describe "Nodes::Regexp" do
        it "should know how to visit" do
          node = Arel::Nodes::Regexp.new(@table[:name], Nodes.build_quoted('foo%'))
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."name" ~ 'foo%'
          }
        end

        it 'can handle subqueries' do
          subquery = @table.project(:id).where(Arel::Nodes::Regexp.new(@table[:name], Nodes.build_quoted('foo%')))
          node = @attr.in subquery
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."id" IN (SELECT id FROM "users" WHERE "users"."name" ~ 'foo%')
          }
        end
      end

      describe "Nodes::NotRegexp" do
        it "should know how to visit" do
          node = Arel::Nodes::NotRegexp.new(@table[:name], Nodes.build_quoted('foo%'))
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."name" !~ 'foo%'
          }
        end

        it 'can handle subqueries' do
          subquery = @table.project(:id).where(Arel::Nodes::NotRegexp.new(@table[:name], Nodes.build_quoted('foo%')))
          node = @attr.in subquery
          compile(node).must_be_like %{
            "users"."id" IN (SELECT id FROM "users" WHERE "users"."name" !~ 'foo%')
          }
        end
      end

      describe "Nodes::BindParam" do
        it "increments each bind param" do
          query = @table[:name].eq(Arel::Nodes::BindParam.new)
            .and(@table[:id].eq(Arel::Nodes::BindParam.new))
          compile(query).must_be_like %{
            "users"."name" = $1 AND "users"."id" = $2
          }
        end
      end
    end
  end
end

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My name is John Robert Patricio from the province of Guimaras. I am a person who always wanted the best for my family and my only dream is to have a stable job and a happy life with them.
I was born into a simple family. I have 2 siblings and I am the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Patricio. My Dad was a police officer, but he lost his job when I was younger because of some legal issues he got involved with. My Mum is a public school teacher major in Filipino (national language in the Philippines). I graduated my grade school in Liningwan Central School as an honour student up to High School.
My hobbies are playing volleyball and basketball. I love to listen to music and drawing. I also love extreme sports, motorcross and drag racing. But drawing is really my passion. I started competing in drawing when I was in 3rd grade right through to High School. What I do everyday is hold a pen and paper and draw whatever comes into my mind. I was a Drafting Class President from my 1st year in High School up to 4th year. I have received many awards in drawing. I was even able to compete in the Regional Category of House Planning. During the competition you are given a floor plan and you need to create a blueprint from it.
When I reached college, the course I wanted to take (Architecture) was not an option. My mother said that it was going to be too expensive because one needs to attend college for 5 years. So, I was enrolled at a maritime school as a Marine Transportation Student. I was already a graduating student when my mother decided not to send me to school anymore. She believed I was being influenced by the people around me and I was overwhelmed with the life in the city where no one is monitoring you. During grade school and high school the watchful eyes of my parents were always cast our way. The fact that my mother is a teacher meant everyone reported to her any time I had issues at school. So by the time I reached college I was beyond excited to finally live away from home. But I will admit it was heart breaking seeing your friends from high school graduating and having their dream jobs.
I commenced working in the BPO industry back in 2011. I was really nervous about applying for a job at that time. Before I applied, I had asked so many people about how things work in BPO. I felt nervous as the repeated answer that you have to be a good communicator as you will be working with people from across the globe. And you have to be proficient in the English language. And that was the biggest challenge when I started: speaking fluent English. When I was in high school, the language that I really disliked the most was English! So, when people were telling me that I have to be good with English to get the job, I started thinking it was a no-go and I should choose a different job instead. The fact that I did not have the opportunity to finish my college meant that I could not choose a job that offered a competitive salary. After considering this, I decided to try my luck and have a go.
I decided that I needed to be equipped before applying so I started training myself. I studied hard to learn English. It took me months to pretty much know even just the basics! In order to improve my vocabulary, I started reading English books, despite some of the boring topics. I watched English cartoons and movies everyday with a pen, paper and dictionary beside me. Every time I heard a word that was new to my ears, I listed them down on a piece of paper to look for the meaning in the dictionary. I did this everyday.
After months of self training, I decided to push my application and start my journey in the BPO industry. My first application was really challenging as it was my first time applying for a job. But I'm happy to say after all the exams and interviews, my hard work paid off. I was able to get in. I was hired as a sales representative for a seasonal account. I stayed for months and my English vocabulary grew. Speaking the language everyday made me think that I can do even better in the future.
After my contract, I went to Cebu with my sister due to a family issue. I applied for a job with another company in Cebu and luckily was hired as a customer service representative. The role also required me to do some basic troubleshooting and sales. I had been working with them for almost a year when my mother asked me to come back to Iloilo.
When I came back to Iloilo, I applied to my first company again and was hired for their biggest and most challenging account. I was handling customer service, technical service and sales. The most challenging part of working for a TV subscription, was the irate customers yelling at you almost everyday. I stayed with them for over a year and then received a better offer from another BPO company. Then, I was hired for another job with a different company… however my stay with them was short as I was in a serious motorcycle accident. I was advised by a physician to take a rest after the accident. My collar bone was damaged and I had 8 stitches in my head. I was very lucky not to have sustained a major brain injury.
Since I have children, I needed to get a job in order to provide for their everyday needs. So even if I was still not totally fit to work, I pushed myself to look for another job. I got into another BPO company that offered a better salary than my previous employment. Years have passed and the English language has became my second language. I was lucky to be able to work with different companies where I honed my skills and gained my knowledge.
My last employment was owned by an American who met a Filipino from our region and started their business. Before it was only a small office with a few people that came in to work each day. And I am part of that pioneer team who started with the company. My first role with them was an online proctor, who provides instructions and watches test takers online while taking their exams. After a couple of months I was hired as a client services representative. My function was to review the reports from the proctors and attend to the concerns of the institutions regarding the exams of their test takers. I also chat with the test takers and answer their questions.
After a year and a half I decided to move to a more challenging account but in the same company. Luckily they opened a senior level of customer service for a solar company. I applied for it and thank God I was able to get the position. I attended to clients concerns via phone and email. I'm almost like a one man team! You don't have team mates to work with for the account. You only have your manager to help you with your concerns or questions. It's been a challenge for me as most of the time you receive technical issue calls which is way different from what I have been handling in the past. But with the help of my manager I have been able to smoothly attend to the clients concerns.
Now that I have a family, I want to have a job that will give me the opportunity to be at home while receiving the same salary from my previous companies (or even more!). I am still thinking of finishing my studies so my kids will have something to be proud of and something to look up to as they grow up. I always have a hunger for learning as it is my only weapon for battle in the corporate world and being able to reach my goals in the future. I want to be an inspiration to everyone around me, especially my family.
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Questions raised after British soldier implicated in UVF threats case
North Antrim Sinn Féin Assembly member Daithí McKay has demanded that the British soldier who is implicated in the rapidly developing UVF spy scandal be immediately suspended from his position. Mr McKay's comments came after a bail hearing heard of the involvement of a British soldier in the intelligence gathering operation which has collated details of over 150 nationalists and republicans.
Mr McKay said:
"In a bail hearing this morning it emerged that in addition to the involvement of a member of the PSNI staff in this intelligence gathering operation a serving British soldier has also been implicated.
"This individual has not been charged so far and as far as we know continues to serve in his regiment with access to confidential documents and files. This is unacceptable. This individual should be suspended from his position
immediately until this entire web is unravelled. Many will suspect that it is his involvement in the British army which has prevented him being charged to date.
"Meanwhile Peter Hain needs to make a detailed statement on this rapidly developing scandal which now envelops the UVF, the PSNI and the British Army." ENDS


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Chanda Monroe-Williams GB, PMP
By CSW
Chanda founded CM-W Consulting after 18 years of leading and managing strategic initiatives for Fortune 500 & 100 companies including GE Money and American Financial Group. With an unstable economy, she believed there was an opportunity to leverage her Six Sigma (GB), Project Management (PMP) and LEAN expertise to build strategic partnerships with corporate and private executive teams to assist in refining their business strategies to achieve their desired goals.
Expertise & Focus Areas:
Chanda's expertise includes experience in providing strategic consulting services within 18+ industries,including financial, manufacturing, insurance, legal, print and technology. She has partnered with client relations team to assist in developing operational, procurement and servicing strategies for Macy's, JCPenny's, Brooks Brothers, Sam's, Wal*Mart, Gap & Old Navy, Home Depot, Dillard's and PNC Bank. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI), received her Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing certifications through GE Capital Services.
Key Accomplishments:
Chanda has kept CM-W Consulting relevant by developing key partnerships with organizations focused on strategic growth, transfomative processes, and innovative business strategies. CM-W has positioned itself as a instrumental Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier focused on establishing strategic ad process roadmaps for leadership and technology teams. More specifically, she has partnered with:
Toyota Manufacturing North America (TEMA) to develop thier Scalable Development and SDLC initiatives
Accenture and Cincinnati Bell Technologies to establish a Tier 2 partnership to support a major SDLC initiative for Procter and Gamble
Local Nonprofit Organizations to develop an Economic Inclusion Assessment and Management Tool
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio (ULGSO) on the development of their 2020 Strategic Plan to support State of Black Cincinnati
Community Reinvestment:
Chanda believes that 'reinvesting in one's community' is the true sign of success. CM-W is actively involved in supporting community activities including receiving a mayoral appointment to serve on the City of Cincinnati Development & Advisory Board (CDAB) for 6 years. Chanda leveraged her role as President of Avondale Community Council (ACC), and the finacial expertise of then Board Treasurer Jerry Preyor, to initiate a parentership with H.O.M.E. and Allstate Insurance Company that resulted in the City of Cincinnati being designated as an Empowerment Zone. Thus, the majority of her corporate volunteer hours over the past 24 years has focused on completing pro bono assignments for the following charities/organizations:
Greater Cincinnati Urban League (GCUL)
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South West Ohio Chapter of the Project Management Institute (SWOC - PMI) PMP & CAPM Instructor
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Authors: Reith, E. and Liu, C.H.
Adult subjects drew the visual projection of two models. One model was a trapezoid placed in the frontoparallel plane. The other was a tilted rectangle which displayed the same projective shape on a frontoparallel plane as the trapezoid. The drawing conditions were varied in two ways: the model remained available for inspection during the drawing task or it was masked after initial inspection; the subjects drew on paper placed flat on the table or on a vertical glass pane placed in front of the model (ie on a da Vinci window). The results were that (i) the projective shape of the frontoparallel trapezoid was reproduced accurately whereas that of the tilted rectangle was systemically distorted in the direction of its actual physical dimensions; (ii) when subjects drew on paper, the presence or absence of a view of the model made no difference to the amount of distortion; (iii) drawing on a da Vinci window improved accuracy even when the model was hidden. These findings provide information about the relative roles of object-centred knowledge, perceptual abilities, and depiction skills in drawing performance.


Little Thom is first seen as a profession trainer for warriors in Barradin's Estate in pre-Searing Ascalon. After the Searing, Farrah Cappo in Piken Square requested help in locating Little Thom with the quest The Red-Cloaked Deserter. He was said to have deserted Ascalon forces being rampaged by Charr.
The Barradin Estate "They call me Little Thom, yar they do. I'm the axe trainer in these parts. Not to brag, but I'm the best there is. The fastest too. What would you like to talk about today?"
Droknar's Forge (explorable) "That Cappo woman is a pain in my backside. I don't know if I should kill her or marry her."
Available for hire as a henchman from Yak's Bend onwards.
Little Thom, along with Stefan, are the only Warrior henchmen available until late into Prophecies. Once a target is called, he will charge into battle as soon as it is initiated. He is most useful to supplement a party lacking in high-AL members. Be aware that if not already fighting, Little Thom immediately engages any enemy that attacks a party member, be it by melee attacks or ranged spells. This means, of course, that he will very often rush right into the middle of a mob, drawing aggro from more enemies. He is also very reluctant to back out from a fight and fall back; you will have to run away quite far before he stops fighting and begins trying to catch up.
Little Thom is a fair alternative to Stefan with slightly higher damage output and a little less defensive strength. If you are not a Warrior, it may be more effective to take both of them. By taking both they can be used to body-block mobs and hold their attention better, and of course, if one dies you still have another tank to fall back on.
Deals a fair amount of damage.
Can withstand damage quite well.
Has a self-heal in the form of Healing Signet.
Useful against enemies who have stances because of Wild Blow.
Has less defensive strength than Stefan.
Has same pathfinding issues as Stefan.
Has a little deserter in him. Little Thom (unlike Stefan or Devona) has a tendency to back away when severely injured to try and heal himself or get healing.
"Don't tell anyone you've seen me. I've got a few "unpaid debts" if you know what I mean. I'm a survivor that's for sure. Word of advice, when I get started you had best stay out of my way, for when I am in the midst of combat I often cleave so mightily that I'll slice through friend only to encounter foe! Or is it the other way around? I forget."
"Bah! 'Tis colder than an ice beast's rear end, it is!"
"I don't know how those wee fellas survive up here."
"I'd like to get my hands on a barrel of that Deldrimor grog. 'Tis tasty stuff, I hear."
"I've got snow in my boots."
"I've had enough snow to last a lifetime, so I have."
"Someone ought to build a fire."
"That King Jalis is a giant among Dwarves."
"Aye, a wee hut and a wee boat, and I could be happy for the rest of my days."
"I'd fancy a little hut on the beach, so I would."
"I'll wager the fishing here is excellent. Did you see that beast just off the shore?"
"There's something a little off about these White Mantle fellas, is there not?"
"To think not so long ago Kryta was the sworn enemy of Ascalon. I never thought to see these lands in peaceful times."
"All manner of beasts have fallen to my axe, but I never thought to battle a plant!"
"I've heard tell of druids in this jungle."
"Monsters I can take, but these mosquitoes are not to be borne!"
"This place is not fit for man or beast."
"Those Centaurs are a testy lot, are they not?"
"I'll wager the dead outnumber the living in this place."
"I tell yer, I don't like taking orders from a ghost."
"My old granddad used to tell us stories about this place. Tales of lost spirits and treasures untold."
"This place has claimed many lives, but it won't have mine, that's certain."
"What in Balthazar's name are we doing out here?"
"I don't like to speak it aloud, but I fear this place is too much even for Little Thom."
"I thought the jungle was bad, but I'd take it over this hell hole any day!"
"I'm sweatin' like a pig, I am!"
"If I never see another volcano again, it'll be too soon."
"The sooner we put this place behind us, the better, I say."
"By the gods, ye'll be sorry ye met Little Thom!"
"Come now, don't keep me waiting. My axe is thirsty!"
"Foul creatures! Come and meet yer end!"
"I'll kill every one a' yer! Twice!"
"There's still time to run if you'd not face my axe!"
"My little brother died in the Searing. Ryan was his name. Bah! I've something in me eye."
The deserter mentioned in the quest reward dialogue of Barradin's Advance might be referring to Little Thom, as it coincides with the quest The Red-Cloaked Deserter.
A quest NPC, Sergeant Clark, looks almost identical to Little Thom.
Almost certainly a reference to Little John.
This page was last edited on 28 January 2011, at 00:46.


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Support in the Services: Amy Woodbridge (right) and Emma Jane
Support through sadness
BEING a mother who experienced both a stillbirth and miscarriage, Army spouse Amy Woodbridge was keen to set up a supportive group in Germany for those away from their family and friends.
Amy found on a previous posting in Wiltshire that access to support, particularly unique to the military community, was not forthcoming: "My nearest SANDS (the stillbirth and neonatal death charity) group was in Southampton – an hour away – and driving back in the dark after an emotional few hours wasn't a workable solution."
Her experiences got her thinking about how families access help in Germany and so the BFG baby loss support group was formed.
Group goals
"The group provides a comfortable space for those who do want to talk about their loss, regardless of the timeframe – be that mothers, fathers or grandparents – or simply to make friends and have a coffee," said Amy.
"It can be difficult to know if you can or should mention it to new friends when you arrive on posting and whether the person you're confiding in will feel uncomfortable if you do.
"It can also feel incredibly awkward when people ask you if you're going to have children or another baby."
Amy began promoting the new group through BFBS and a Facebook page. "I'm currently trying to set up an evening meeting for families who are working," she said.
Normandy Barracks welfare centre has also been supportive and welfare officers have helped to spread the word.
Amy has received good feedback. Attendee Emma Jane said: "Amy is such a lovely and kind person. Setting up the group and reaching out to parents like me who have also lost a child was so needed.
"Amy has made the community a better place by introducing a safe, comforting group, which has helped me so much."
Amy hopes to set up more groups and influence others to start their own throughout the military community.
"I hope that wherever military families are posted, there will always be support and an instant connection with those who have similarly suffered," she added.
AFF's Paderborn Co-ordinator Gemma Richardson added: "Amy has gone the extra mile for families.
"She has provided a support service for people at their most vulnerable, for the most heart-rending issue we as parents, or prospective parents, dread and face.
"The BFG baby loss group is a wonderful environment where those who are affected can freely talk about their experiences and feelings."
If you are affected by this story and would like support, the following organisations can help:
BFG baby loss support group on Facebook
miscarriageassociation.org.uk
uk-sands.org
bliss.org.uk
Worthy winner
Amy is our spring Community Champion and wins a Rosie-Lee DAB Digital Radio & Bluetooth speaker (RRP £129.99) from British brand VQ.
VQ has also offered all Army&You readers an exclusive offer to save £30 on a Rosie-Lee. Visit MyVQ.co.uk and use code ARMYVQ on checkout.
Celebrate your community champion
Do you have a person who works hard to improve Army family life in your area? To nominate them for this award, email editor@aff.org.uk with 'Community Champion' in the subject and a summary of why you think they should win.
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Basic Instinct - Complete
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Prometheus (XPCD 154)
Basic Instinct (1992)
1. Main Title 2:13
2. First Victim 1:39
3. Catherine & Roxy 5:14
4. Shadows 0:41
5. Profile 0:49
6. Don't Smoke 2:26
7. Crossed Legs 4:49
8. Beth & Nick 2:21
9. Night Life 6:03
10. Home Visit 1:13
11. Your Wife Knew 1:44
12. Untitled 0:52
13. That's Real Music 0:27
14. One Shot 1:27
15. Kitchen Help 3:58
16. Pillow Talk 4:59
17. Morning After 2:29
18. Roxy Loses 3:37
19. Catherine's Sorrow 2:41
20. Wrong Name 2:22
21. She's Really Sick 1:31
22. It Won't Sell 1:02
23. Games Are Over 5:53
24. Evidence 1:39
25. Unending Story / End Credits 9:23
26. First Victim (alternate version) 1:34
Basic Instinct - 25th Anniversary EditionQuartet Records
Format: Digital (125 min)
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Basic InstinctVarese Sarabande (VSD 5360)
Film Noir's Finest: Themes from the Dark Side of the LensBSX Records
Sex and the CinemaSilva Screen Records, Ltd. (SILCD 1263)
The Film Music of Jerry GoldsmithSACD Hybrid
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Cinema Century 2000Silva Treasury (STD 5023)
The Omen: The Jerry Goldsmith CollectionSilva America (SSD 1091)
Review: Basic Instinct (complete)
by Brian McVickar August 6, 2004
In arguably the most celebrated collaboration between Jerry Goldsmith and director Paul Verhoeven, Basic Instinct, the score sold more of the story than had been thought required for a film of this genre and fully deserved its Oscar nomination. The sleek and seductive music truly elevated the film, lending what could have been a mediocre thriller to a project of class and subtext. The three collaborations of these two artists arguably yielded three of Goldsmith's finest scores from the latter part of his career. I for one am greatly saddened that due to the composer's passing, we will never hear more challenging and engaging scores for film directed by Paul Verhoeven. This expanded release of Basic Instinct brings its notoriety to the forefront once more, a great time to examine the brilliance of this music and how it molds to film itself like skin tight leather pants.
Upon reflection, it is amazing to think that the wonderful main theme had originally been an incidental tune for a transition scene when it caught the ear of Verhoeven, its tone encapsulating the thrust of the entire film. It was immediately promoted from incidental cue to main theme and Goldsmith extracted a wealth of dangerously sexy material from the piece. Silky strings, harp and woodwinds paint a darkly exquisite portrait. It is a theme which could make the listener lay down willingly with the dreaded black widow, its sensuous quality mired in a subtly threatening gloss, the effects of which bleed into every corner of the score.
The additional tracks expand greatly upon what was included in the initial album release, beefing the running time by thirty minutes. Highlights still include "Night Life" and "Roxy Loses", both pulsating, feverish tracks full of swaggering brass and uninhibited crescendos (with Goldsmith also flexing his Total Recall muscles a bit in these examples). "Crossed Legs" carries such playful menace that it never fails to captivate, whether heard on disc or in the film. "Kitchen Help" builds marvelously upon the main theme in its silky qualities, and who knew a clarinet could be so sexy! And the uneasiness which imbues "The Games Are Over" can still effortlessly slide its way under the listener's skin.
The more seductive, ominous aspects of these previously released tracks carry over to what is new to disc in this release, in such stand-outs as "Your Wife Knew" and "One Shot". The main theme receives a mischievous piano rendition in "It Won't Sell", while the vicious orgasmic quality of "Pillow Talk" originates in "First Victim". "Catherine & Roxy" is a great, extended exploration of the themes of seduction, melancholy and veiled dangers, also followed up wonderfully in "Don't Smoke". This expanded release may not add as much thematic diversity as the expanded releases of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Total Recall and Legend, but it is certainly a worthwhile purchase for anyone who has yet to hear the score or those who revel even further in how Goldsmith's intelligent and arresting music gave the film its dark soul.
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If you were wondering how Harry Potter got his name, then J.K. Rowling has finally given an answer. She's also explained how it was that there were no wizarding grandparents to take in Harry after his parents died.
Henry Potter (Harry to his intimates), who was a direct descendant of Hardwin and Iolanthe, and served on the Wizengamot from 1913 - 1921. Henry caused a minor stir when he publicly condemned then Minister for Magic, Archer Evermonde, who had forbidden the magical community to help Muggles waging the First World War. His outspokenness on the behalf of the Muggle community was also a strong contributing factor in the family's exclusion from the 'Sacred Twenty-Eight'.
The "Sacred Twenty-Eight," in case you're not up on your Potterverse historical lingo, was a 1930s list of the British wizarding families still "truly pure-blood." The Potters, with their Muggle-friendliness and occasional marriages to Muggles, just didn't qualify.
Henry/Harry is the Boy Who Lived's great-grandfather. Henry's son Fleamont—oh yes—had James Potter very late in life and he and his wife died shortly after James married Lily.
This does bring up two questions: a) which one of these characters will be popping up in the Fantastic Beasts movies? Because I bet one does. b) why can't anyone in fiction give their kids names that don't belong to the dead? Or some bizarre family naming scheme? Harry was such a nice, normal name. And now it's also an inherited one. I guess Harry comes by the impulse that gave Albus Severus Potter his name honestly.