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Let's Change the Narrative on Kashmir
By Farzeen Amin
We as people view the world through different lenses. The same world occurs as differently to different groups of people. The world conflicts are the prime example of this difference of opinions such as the Taiwan conflict, Palestine Conflict, and Kashmir conflict. For some people, the conflicts are acts of terrorism and for the other, it's the right of self-determination. One group stands with aggressors and the other with victims. So how will we ever evaluate who is right and who is wrong?
The lenses we wear are formed mostly by the media which includes mainstream media, film industry, news views, infotainment, and newly included social media. The Kashmir conflict is on the rise again after recent Pulwama attacks. The Indian Government is adamant to isolate Pakistan diplomatically without any investigation of the Pakistani government's involvement in the attacks. However, a radical group in Pakistan is said to have taken the responsibility of the attack.
According to Indian media, as the result of attack 40 paramilitary persons have been killed and it has left many injured. The conflict although has brought the hardest time for the civilians in Indian Occupied Kashmir and the Kashmiri students in different parts of India. The grieving Indians are crazily beating the Kashmiri students and the civilians are openly butchered in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
So what now? The Indian government and media are calling it the worst attack on the army in ages as the act of terrorism. Who is the authority of defining what terrorism is? The killing of young and innocent civilians is not terrorism? Sending RAW agents to Balochistan with million dollars to charge the separatist movement in the region is not terrorism? Use of Pallet guns on civilians and journalist is not terrorism?
The Indian Government is about not open yet another propaganda of attacks on Pakistan like their so-called Surgical Strike. The narrative Pakistan, India and the civilians of Indian Occupied Kashmir have adopted is faulty and it has proved ineffective to change the face and fate of Kashmir. The blame game, water blockage, war calls, rapid firing and attacks have added nothing but the further rift in the two nuclear states. The people of Kashmir are the victim of the entire scenario but they have also contributed to increasing the conflict with the continuous quarrels the military personals.
Here we need to ponder over what can be the possible solution to the long-standing conflict. I believe that we all need to change our narrative towards Kashmir. The terror attacks, wars, and false propaganda are not the answer to it. We need to groom the people of Kashmir with education. Only their voice on the international platforms can beat the false Indian propaganda portrayed through their news agencies and film industry.
Pakistan needs to use the media effectively and engage the international public in the conflict which has not been done effectively before. The hate from both sides is actually counterproductive. India and Pakistan must negotiate the provisions on the table rather than on the war fields. The states must stop taking the political advantage from the prevailing situation which is inciting nothing but violence.
The ethnic cleansing of Muslims in Kashmir can only be voiced through, diplomacy, media, social media and film industry as it is the era of hybrid warfare. The world needs to see the other side of the story they are told by Indian media. Finally, on the humanitarian ground, we must not mock the death of any person. The motive of the article is not to endorse any kind of terrorism as Pakistan is a peace-loving state and we condemn any and every act of terrorism.
Let's send books and funds for education to the other side of the border, let's show the real picture of Kashmir to the world together and let's ask Kashmiri's to rise with degrees and skills rather than stones and weapons. Let's do more than just putting a lame status on Kashmir Day.
Also read: https://www.careerkarwan.com/articles/the-spring-in-syria
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/**
 *	@brief	Calculos de las intersecciones entre un rayo y un triangulo.
 *			Sabores: Rayo con o sin longitud maxima
 *					 Triangulo con una o dos caras (backface culling)
 */
#pragma once

#include "pragma/math/functions.h"
#include "pragma/math/type_traits.h"

namespace pragma
{
	template<typename T>
	bool IntersectRayTriangle( const vector3<T>& aV0, const vector3<T>& aV1, const vector3<T>& aV2
							 , const vector3<T>& aRayOrigin, const vector3<T>& aRayDir
							 , vector2<T>& aBarycentric, T& aDistance )
	{
		vector3<T> lEdge0 = aV1 - aV0;
		vector3<T> lEdge1 = aV2 - aV0;

		vector3<T> lP = CrossProduct(aRayDir, lEdge1);

		// This is part of the determinant calculation
		T lDet = DotProduct(lEdge0, lP);

		// If lDet is near 0, the ray lies in the plane of the triangle
		if(lDet < math::type_traits<T>::epsilon)
			return false;

		vector3<T> lT = aRayOrigin - aV0;

		// Calculate first component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.x = DotProduct(lT, lP);
		if(aBarycentric.x < 0 || aBarycentric.x > lDet)
			return false;

		vector3<T> lQ = CrossProduct(lT, lEdge0);

		// Calculate second component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.y = DotProduct(aRayDir, lQ);
		if(aBarycentric.y < 0 || (aBarycentric.x + aBarycentric.y) > lDet)
			return false;

		// Scale and return final values
		aDistance = DotProduct(lEdge1, lQ);
		T lInv_det = T(1) / lDet;
		aDistance*= lInv_det;
		aBarycentric = aBarycentric * lInv_det;
		return true;
	}

	template<typename T>
	bool IntersectRayTriangle( const vector3<T>& aV0, const vector3<T>& aV1, const vector3<T>& aV2
							 , const vector3<T>& aRayOrigin, const vector3<T>& aRayDir, T aRayLength
							 , vector2<T>& aBarycentric, T& aDistance )
	{
		vector3<T> lEdge0 = aV1 - aV0;
		vector3<T> lEdge1 = aV2 - aV0;

		vector3<T> lP = CrossProduct(aRayDir, lEdge1);

		// This is part of the determinant calculation
		T lDet = DotProduct(lEdge0, lP);

		// If lDet is near 0, the ray lies in the plane of the triangle
		if(lDet < math::type_traits<T>::epsilon)
			return false;

		vector3<T> lT = aRayOrigin - aV0;

		// Distance test
		vector3<T> lQ = CrossProduct(lT, lEdge0);
		aDistance = DotProduct(lEdge1, lQ);
		T lInv_det = T(1) / lDet;
		aDistance*= lInv_det;
		if(aDistance > aRayLength)
			return false;

		// Calculate first component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.x = DotProduct(lT, lP);
		if(aBarycentric.x < 0 || aBarycentric.x > lDet)
			return false;

		// Calculate second component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.y = DotProduct(aRayDir, lQ);
		if(aBarycentric.y < 0 || (aBarycentric.x + aBarycentric.y) > lDet)
			return false;

		// Scale and return final values
		aBarycentric = aBarycentric * lInv_det;
		return true;
	}

	template<typename T>
	bool IntersectRayTriangle( const vector3<T>& aV0, const vector3<T>& aV1, const vector3<T>& aV2
							 , const vector3<T>& aRayOrigin, const vector3<T>& aRayDir )
	{
		vector3<T> lEdge0 = aV1 - aV0;
		vector3<T> lEdge1 = aV2 - aV0;

		vector3<T> lP = CrossProduct(aRayDir, lEdge1);

		// This is part of the determinant calculation
		T lDet = DotProduct(lEdge0, lP);

		// If lDet is near 0, the ray lies in the plane of the triangle
		if(lDet < math::type_traits<T>::epsilon)
			return false;

		vector3<T> lT = aRayOrigin - aV0;

		// Calculate first component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		T u = DotProduct(lT, lP);
		if(u < 0 || u > lDet)
			return false;

		vector3<T> lQ = CrossProduct(lT, lEdge0);

		// Calculate second component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		T v = DotProduct(aRayDir, lQ);
		if(v < 0 || (u + v) > lDet)
			return false;

		return true;
	}

	template<typename T>
	bool IntersectRayTriangle_2Sided( const vector3<T>& aV0, const vector3<T>& aV1, const vector3<T>& aV2
									, const vector3<T>& aRayOrigin, const vector3<T>& aRayDir
									, vector2<T>& aBarycentric, T& aDistance )
	{
		vector3<T> lEdge0 = aV1 - aV0;
		vector3<T> lEdge1 = aV2 - aV0;

		vector3<T> lP = CrossProduct(aRayDir, lEdge1);

		// This is part of the determinant calculation
		T lDet = DotProduct(lEdge0, lP);

		// If lDet is near 0, the ray lies in the plane of the triangle
		if(lDet > -math::type_traits<T>::epsilon && lDet < math::type_traits<T>::epsilon)
			return false;

		T lInvDet = T(1) / lDet;

		vector3<T> lT = aRayOrigin - aV0;

		// Calculate first component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.x = DotProduct(lT, lP) * lInvDet;
		if(aBarycentric.x < T(0) || aBarycentric.x > T(1))
			return false;

		vector3<T> lQ = CrossProduct(lT, lEdge0);

		// Calculate second component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.y = DotProduct(aRayDir, lQ) * lInvDet;
		if(aBarycentric.y < T(0) || (aBarycentric.x + aBarycentric.y) > T(1))
			return false;

		// Scale and return final values
		aDistance = DotProduct(lEdge1, lQ) * lInvDet;
		return true;
	}

	template<typename T>
	bool IntersectRayTriangle_2Sided( const vector3<T>& aV0, const vector3<T>& aV1, const vector3<T>& aV2
									, const vector3<T>& aRayOrigin, const vector3<T>& aRayDir, T aRayLength
									, vector2<T>& aBarycentric, T& aDistance )
	{
		vector3<T> lEdge0 = aV1 - aV0;
		vector3<T> lEdge1 = aV2 - aV0;

		vector3<T> lP = CrossProduct(aRayDir, lEdge1);

		// This is part of the determinant calculation
		T lDet = DotProduct(lEdge0, lP);

		// If lDet is near 0, the ray lies in the plane of the triangle
		if(lDet > -math::type_traits<T>::epsilon && lDet < math::type_traits<T>::epsilon)
			return false;

		T lInvDet = T(1) / lDet;

		vector3<T> lT = aRayOrigin - aV0;
		vector3<T> lQ = CrossProduct(lT, lEdge0);
		aDistance = DotProduct(lEdge1, lQ) * lInvDet;
		if(aDistance > aRayLength)
			return false;

		// Calculate first component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.x = DotProduct(lT, lP) * lInvDet;
		if(aBarycentric.x < T(0) || aBarycentric.x > T(1))
			return false;

		// Calculate second component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		aBarycentric.y = DotProduct(aRayDir, lQ) * lInvDet;
		if(aBarycentric.y < T(0) || (aBarycentric.x + aBarycentric.y) > T(1))
			return false;

		return true;
	}

	template<typename T>
	bool IntersectRayTriangle_2Sided( const vector3<T>& aV0, const vector3<T>& aV1, const vector3<T>& aV2
									, const vector3<T>& aRayOrigin, const vector3<T>& aRayDir )
	{
		vector3<T> lEdge0 = aV1 - aV0;
		vector3<T> lEdge1 = aV2 - aV0;

		vector3<T> lP = CrossProduct(aRayDir, lEdge1);

		// This is part of the determinant calculation
		T lDet = DotProduct(lEdge0, lP);

		// If lDet is near 0, the ray lies in the plane of the triangle
		if(lDet > -math::type_traits<T>::epsilon && lDet < math::type_traits<T>::epsilon)
			return false;

		T lInvDet = T(1) / lDet;

		vector3<T> lT = aRayOrigin - aV0;

		// Calculate first component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		T u = DotProduct(lT, lP) * lInvDet;
		if(u < T(0) || u > T(1))
			return false;

		vector3<T> lQ = CrossProduct(lT, lEdge0);

		// Calculate second component of barycentric coordinates, and test bounds
		T v = DotProduct(aRayDir, lQ) * lInvDet;
		if(v < T(0) || (u + v) > T(1))
			return false;

		return true;
	}

}

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Hello! It's Wednesday and time for a new sketch from Freshly Made Sketches! Today's sketch comes from Jen Mitchell and what a great sketch! I absolutely love this one!
I made this card for my sister's birthday. I love the gingko leaves in this stamp set from Papertrey Ink. And I think the little red pearls add a festive touch.
I love this sketch too, especially with that cool gingham background! This is so fresh & fun!
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Hurricane Relief Song: Big Muddy (MP3)
BS: Controlling hurricanes (41)
Joe Offer 15 Sep 05 - 03:31 PM
GUEST,Ed Silberman 16 Sep 05 - 06:29 PM
yrlancslad 18 Sep 05 - 10:55 PM
Subject: MP3 Add: The Damn Fool Took Four Days
From: Joe Offer
Last Saturday night at the Festival of the Sea in San Francisco, Ed Silberman and Lani Herrmann cornered me and asked me for help in distributing a recording they made of a song Ed wrote about the Bush Administration's response (or lack of response) to Hurricane Katrina. They want to make this a fundraising effort for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Their recording is available for download here (click).
The download is free of charge to anyone who has donated five dollars or more to the hurricane relief effort. If you haven't donated yet, you may download if you promise to donate $5 or more to the American Red Cross or the American Friends Service Committee or other worthy hurricane relief effort. If you download and don't donate, your conscience will haunt you in the wee hours, every night until you make a donation.
The song is called "The Damn Fool Took Four Days," lyrics by Ed Silberman and tune by Pete Seeger (used with permission from Pete), © Seeger/Silberman, 2005. Recording is by Ed Silberman & the Outraged (Faith Petric, Shana Winokur, Lani Herrmann, Arlene Immerman, and Claire Sherman; with David Brown, Banjo). You can hear many of these singers on the In Harmony's Way CD.
Great work, Ed!!!
-Joe Offer-
Subject: Lyr Add: THE DAMN FOOL TOOK THREE DAYS (Silberman/
From: GUEST,Ed Silberman
I have written a new lyric for "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy" about the Bush administration's response to the Katrina disaster. It is called "The Damn Fool took Four Days". A CD recording is available from me, as well as an MP3 at Mudcat (see the entry "MP3 ADD The Damn Fool Took Three Days, September 15, Joe Offer" -above). I'm selling the CD for a suggested $5 donation to the American Red Cross. Please send checks to me at 6527 Whitney Street Oakland CA 94609. Likewise if you are going to download from this site please send a check to the relief agency of your choice when you do. You can use the download time to write out the check. Inquiries about the song can be made at damnfooltook@yahoo.com. The lyrics are printed below. I am gratefully appreciative to Pete Seeger for permission to use his song this way.
THE DAMN FOOL TOOK THREE DAYS
(lyrics by Ed Silberman, music by Pete Seeger)
Oh the wind was raging and the water was rising and the sky was dark and mean
And when the lake broke through the levee, such a sight I've never seen
People were crying, people were dying, people walking 'round in a haze
We were knee deep in the big muddy and the damn fool took four days
People were looting, people were rooting through the shelves for whatever they could find
If you had money you got out of town but the poor folk got left behind
In the land of plenty our stomachs were empty, we looked for a helping hand
We were waist deep in the big muddy and the damn fool took four days
Well I don't claim to know the answers, no I don't claim to have plan
But when a person has the title of Chief you're relying on that man
My house was a ruin, my neighbors were dead, I thought help was on the way
We were neck in the big muddy and the damn fool took four days
Subject: RE: Hurricane Relief Song: Big Muddy (MP3)
From: yrlancslad
Really glad this has a chance of getting out to a wider audience, and for such a good cause too. Heard it the afternoon Ed penned it and thought it was great.
Good luck with it ED, I hope you "sell" a million!
Refreshing, isn't it?
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Steve Bannon loses National Security Council seat
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Steve Bannon is a lightning rod for much anti-Trump criticism
President Donald Trump has removed his senior strategist Steve Bannon from the US National Security Council (NSC).
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A White House aide said the reshuffle was not a demotion for Mr Bannon, who used to head up Breitbart News.
The aide said Mr Bannon was only given a seat on the NSC to keep an eye on National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who was fired in February.
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Palace intrigue - Anthony Zurcher, BBC News, Washington
Another day, another bit of palace intrigue in the White House. After a week in which presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner's power seemed to grow exponentially, another longtime Trump insider, Steve Bannon, has had his wings clipped.
The White House attempted to brush off news that the senior political adviser is no long a principal on the National Security Council, but the on-background administration explanations ring hollow.
Was Mr Bannon really just there to "de-operationalise" the council after the Obama years or, even more improbably, keep an eye on former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn? In January, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer vigorously asserted that Mr Bannon's presence on the council was nothing out of the ordinary.
Washington foreign policy insiders are probably relieved by this development, as they largely considered Mr Bannon a reckless and inexperienced provocateur. They may believe that international affairs "grown-ups" are finally in control.
Although his national security influence may have been curtailed, Mr Bannon will continue to cast a long shadow in this administration. He occupies prime White House real estate, reportedly maintains his top security clearance and, most importantly, almost certainly still has the president's ear on political matters.
The White House did not announce Wednesday's presidential executive order detailing the shake-up - it only came to light in a regulatory filing.
The reshuffle also restores the director of national intelligence, CIA director and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to full participation on the NSC's inner circle, its principals committee.
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In its 27 January memorandum elevating Mr Bannon, the White House had also downgraded the military chiefs of staff, provoking widespread criticism in Washington's foreign policy and security establishment.
The director of national intelligence and the joint chiefs were advised they only needed to attend NSC meetings when discussions pertained to their areas.
The White House bridled in January at criticism of the Bannon move, pointing out that President Barack Obama's former adviser, David Axelrod, regularly attended NSC meetings.
However, Mr Axelrod was never appointed to the principals committee, as Mr Bannon was.


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Smart Gas Investment: How Many Swiss Army Knives Do We Need?
By Carl Linvill On July 9, 2015
Some describe natural gas generation as the "Swiss army knife" of generation technologies, and gas's current abundance and low price have driven calls for large-scale investments in gas infrastructure. Yet a Swiss army knife, versatile as it is, would not be our first choice if we had a more well-equipped toolbox. As the electric system moves toward a decarbonized future, it needs to be equipped with a full set of least-cost, least-risk tools. In a RAP webinar held on July 9th, Dr. Carl Linvill describes key policies needed for a "smart gas" approach. He recommends using gas as a strategic resource to complement lower-carbon options—such as energy efficiency, demand response, distributed generation, and large-scale renewable resources—not eclipse them. A headlong rush to gas expansion could leave many assets stranded, a costly outcome that could delay the transition to cleaner power. The webinar draws from a forthcoming article, "Smart Gas Investment for a Risk-Aware Transition", which examines gas's optimal role in a risk-aware power sector transition.
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Objective: Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and the emergence of strains with reduced susceptibility to metronidazole and vancomycin warrants alternative therapy. Hence, we tested the potential efficacy of the natural compound berberine hydrochloride (BBRHCl) against toxigenic C. difficile.Methods: Three representative polymerase chain reaction confirmed, toxin-positive strains were included in the study. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) profile and antibiogram of the strains were analyzed along with 10 other toxin positive isolates. Efficacy of BBRHCl against toxigenic C. difficile was determined using agar diffusion by punch well method. Results: PFGE grouped the test strains into three clusters with unique susceptibility pattern toward standard antibiotics. BBRHCl was efficacious against the test strains at a concentration ranging between 6.25 μg/ml and 10 mg/ml. BBRHCl's breakpoint point inhibitory zone diameter was equivalent (p<0.001) to the epidemiological cutoff values for teicoplanin, vancomycin and 2% black seed oil. Although the predicted concentration of BBRHCl for breakpoint zone diameter equivalent to European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing's epidemiological cutoff value for metronidazole was observed to fall outside the tested concentration range; it was still within the safe dosage for humans. Conclusion: The present study is promising in considering BBRHCl as a potent substitute or adjunct not only for metronidazole, vancomycin and teicoplanin but also for natural compounds like 2% black seed oil for managing resistant cases of CDI. Owing to BBRHCl's direct antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, further investigations will aid in the proper characterization of the therapeutic effects of similar plant compounds, to develop safe and effective drugs against the epidemiological outbreak of CDI.
Berberine hydrochloride; Clostridium difficile; Clostridium difficile infection; Diarrhea; Minimum inhibitory concentrations; Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis.


The Placencia Hotel "Our Belize Vacation" - "Our Belize Vacation"
An Adventurer's Dream Welcome to The Placencia—a private, gated 6,500-acre master-planned environment fronting over 3,000 acres of Caribbean coastline and five miles of lagoon shores. Here, along the most pristine beaches of the Placencia Peninsula, we're realizing our dream to create the flagship destination for Belize and introduce the world to the riches of a Caribbean Eden.
Within this unspoiled setting of verdant forests, "barefoot-perfect" beaches and crystalline waters, a diversity of eco-adventures, family-friendly experiences and tropical residences await—all served by the country's most gracious staff. Ownership means membership in the Caribbean's most comprehensive private club, giving you access to boundless opportunities.
As a conservation-oriented environment, The Placencia includes sustainable programs, environmentally sensitive designs and pedestrian-friendly eco-districts that will keep The Placencia virtually car-free. The sustainable mindset extends to eco-friendly homes, environmental programs, renewable energy, plans for a Marine Sanctuary and social programs to uplift local villages.
Our soon-to-open, privately owned Placencia International Airport will make paradise even more accessible. Future pleasures include a world-class Marina and Marina Village, the private Panther Golf Club with its Robert Trent Jones II Signature Golf Course, the Gun Club of Belize and a proposed inland Jaguar Preserve with its own Wilderness Lodge.
When families come to The Placencia, they discover a place to unwind, to connect with the natural world and to experience everything this peaceful country has to offer—from rainforest to reef. No other environment allows you to enjoy all the Beauty of Belize in one place.
A New Era in Tropical Elegance Masterfully developed by a pair of European visionaries who sought to create the ultimate escape where people could unwind and tune in to the natural world, the Placencia Hotel brings a new interpretation of tropical luxury to the peninsula's beachfront. This relaxing setting features approximately 100 Condominiums in one- to three-story buildings on their own pristine beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea, a three-meal gourmet restaurant and bar, a private pier lounge under a large palapa, two tennis courts and the country's largest infinity-edge freshwater pool.
Our one-bedroom Sea View Villas offer a queen-sized bed, separate living room with seating area, private bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower and stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. Each is appointed with air-conditioning, television, wireless Internet, microwave, coffeemaker and mini bar. A futon bed in the living room accommodates an additional guest (additional costs apply). Maximum occupancy per room is 3 (2 adults maximum).
Our one-bedroom Sea Front Villas offer a queen-sized bed, separate living room with seating area, private bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower and front-row views of the Caribbean Sea. Each is appointed with air-conditioning, television, wireless Internet, microwave, coffeemaker and mni barr. A futon bed in the living room accommodates an additional guest (additional costs apply). Maximum occupancy per room is 3 (2 adults maximum).
Our one-bedroom King Suites offer a king-sized bed or two full-size beds, private bathroom with standing shower and private garden-view balcony on the second floor. Each is appointed with air-conditioning, satellite plasma-screen television and wireless Internet. Select rooms offer a coffeemaker and mini bar. Suites are double occupancy only. They can be rented as an individual room or apartment.
Our one-bedroom Queen Suites offer a queen-sized bed, private bathroom with standing shower and private garden-view patio on the first floor. Each is appointed with air-conditioning, satellite plasma-screen television, wireless Internet, coffeemaker and mini bar. Suites are double occupancy only. They can be rented as an individual room or apartment.
Our one-bedroom Junior Suites offer a queen-sized bed, private bathroom with standing shower and private garden-view patio on the first floor. Each is appointed with air-conditioning, satellite plasma-screen television, wireless Internet, microwave, coffeemaker and mini bar. Suites are double occupancy only. They can be rented as an individual room or apartment.


The principle of Galileo is based on the natural movement of human gait. Galileo's side-alternating motion is similar to a seesaw movement with variable amplitude and frequency, and therefore stimulates a movement pattern similar to human gait. The rapid movement of the training platform causes a tilting movement of the pelvis, just like when walking, but much more frequently. To compensate, the body responds with rhythmic muscle contractions, alternating between the left and right side of the body. From a frequency of about 10 hertz onwards these muscle contractions are not a conscious process but, rather, are a reflex. This stretch reflex activates the muscles in the legs, the stomach and the back right up into the trunk.
The number of stretch reflex contractions per second is determined by the adjustable training frequency. For example, if a training frequency of 25 hertz is selected, 25 cycles of contraction in flexor and extensor muscles occur per second. A training session of 3 minutes at 25 hertz therefore causes the same number of muscle contractions as walking a distance of 4,500 steps.
The vibrations generated by Galileo can be continuously varied in amplitude and frequency independent of body weight.
The frequency in Hertz (cycles per second) is set on the device and always chosen according to the training objective. Thus, low frequencies are used for mobilisation, intermediate frequencies to train muscle function and high frequencies to increase muscle performance.
The amplitude, i.e. the deflection of the training platform upwards or downwards, is determined by the foot position. The farther the foot position from the centre of the plate, the more demanding the training is.
Unlike other training platforms with a vertical (up and down) movement, the tilting movement of Galileo Training simulates human gait in a physiological way.
Only by this side-alternating movement during Galileo Training is the spine stimulated by a slight lateral tilt of the pelvis. On training platforms with a vertical movement, however, the spine is continually compressed.
The physiological stimulation of the spine by the side-alternating function of Galileo allows the back and abdominal muscles to be targeted. On training platforms with a vertical movement this is possible, but to a very limited extent only.
As humans we attempt to keep the head in a steady and upright position as the balance and visual systems function optimally only when in a state of rest. Due to the design of the machine, no significant vibrations are transferred to the head during Galileo Training because the training platform only simulates human gait. The body, therefore, is able to maintain a stable torso and head.
Because Galileo Training produces similar stimulus patterns used when walking, in addition to the basic muscle functions itself, the interaction between different muscle groups and their coordination, is developed perfectly resulting in an increase in muscle power. In the elderly especially, muscle power is the relevant factor in preventing falls that can cause hip and femoral fractures. Due to its low burden on the cardiovascular system Galileo Training is ideal for the elderly.
During Galileo Training the entire chain of muscles in the leg, and all the way up to the trunk, are targeted. Specific training on individual muscle groups can be achieved by simply altering body posture and tension.


Today I took #WCW to another level! Typically I see a lot of pictures of women half naked circulating the internet with the hashtag #WCW. I decided to put a spin on that hashtag and highlight women "crushing it" in their field. So, I kicked the series off with NK Gutiérrez!
NK Gutiérrez is a filmmaker, producer and rising thespian. She played in the musical RENT, as well as, graced the pages of Kohl's. Her hard work lead her the opportunity to be featured on HBO Latino and The Oprah Winfrey Show. She also just directed her first short film "The Last New Year" , which just premiered at the Gene Siskel Film Center's 22nd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival .
I really loved chatting with NK today! Not only is NK funny but she's such a sweetheart and very intelligent. It was a total pleasure having her as my #WCW (Woman "Crushing It" Wednesday). Who's a woman you know that is crushing it? Put the link of their bio below. I might feature them. In the meantime, check out the FB Live interview above with NK.


Lets add a static page to our app that will hold information about the author of this application — you!
This command will create you a new folder under app/views called /pages and under that a file called info.html.erb which will be your info page. This also adds a new route to your routes.rb - open this file to see what the new route looks like.
Now you can open the file app/views/pages/info.html.erb and add information about you in HTML and then take your browser to http://localhost:3000/pages/info to see your new info page.
There is currently no way to reach this new page from the app. Add a link to it in the top menu bar.


Detox Baths are a popular trend in a long line of detoxification therapies sold and discussed usually within the alternative medicine and spa industries. The premise revolves around the idea that a person can put different salts, herbs, and oils into hot water and soak in the tub to remove (through sweating) toxins and poisons that are in our bodies making us sluggish or sick.
The premise of detoxification can be traced back to Ancient Egyptian and Greek dynasties who believed that dangerous toxins were created within the body and needed to be purged to aid in basic health. In the late 18th and early 19th century, early biochemistry and microbiology seemed to support this idea but modern 20th century doctors in general do not encourage detoxification based approaches and continue to find a lack of clinical evidence in support of detoxification claims.
Common bath detoxification companies and websites claims detoxification aids with symptoms such as fatigue, irritated skin disorders, allergies or low-grade infections; Parkinson's, arthritis, cancers, Alzheimer's, bags under the eyes; a distended stomach; weight loss, menstrual difficulties; or mental confusion, etc. However, there is no conclusive clinical evidence that toxins cause any of these conditions, diseases or symptoms to begin with. The human body already excretes toxic substances from our systems when we sweat, urinate and defecate. Detoxification of foreign substances takes place naturally in the liver, which changes toxins into something that we can then excrete from the body; just as our kidneys filter toxins from the blood and out of our body through our urine.
There could be limited benefits to sweating in moderation through exercise, sauna or bath; but clinical support is inconclusive at this time. We do know that losing excessive amounts of salt and water from the body can quickly dehydrate a person and can lead to circulatory problems, kidney failure, and heat stroke. It's good to remember that the body's main purpose in sweating is to regulate body temperature not detoxification and that sweating too much could lead to dehydration and even death.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that perspiration is 55 % to 60% water/fluid. Sweat also contains salt (sodium chloride/ 0.9 gram/liter) and trace amounts of other substances, potassium (0.2 g/l), calcium (0.015 g/l), magnesium (0.0013 g/l). Also many other trace elements are excreted in sweat, again an indication of their concentration is (although measurements can vary fifteen fold) zinc(0.4 milligrams/liter), copper (0.3–0.8 mg/l), iron (1 mg/l), chromium (0.1 mg/l), nickel (0.05 mg/l), lead(0.05 mg/l). Many people refer to these substances as electrolytes, and they help to regulate the balance of fluids within our bodies. There is no conclusive evidence that other foreign toxins can leave the body in significant amounts through profuse and/or induced sweating. Baths in general do have benefits to the human body. Many people find submerging in warm clean water personally relaxing, which can reduce stress and possibly aid in reducing blood pressure. Keeping the body clean through regular bathing and washing improves overall general heath by reducing germs and the possibility of infections through the skin. The warm temperature of the water helps increase blood circulation in many people, which helps the body speed up its normal functions of keeping the body healthy and finally, hot water has been used throughout history for assisting in the relaxation of tired and aching muscles.
If you want to participate in a Detox Bath be sure to follow basic safety precautions and watch out for warning signs of a serious problem that may require medical attention: • Be sure to check with your doctor or healthcare provider to see if it is safe for you to proceed, especially if you have high blood pressure, are pregnant, have pre-existing conditions, or you are taking medications. • Be careful with water temperature. Keep temperature no greater than 98 degrees Celsius when possible. The bath should be warm, not burning hot, which could injure/damage your skin. • Be careful when getting out of the tub after a bath. As the body relaxes, there is a tendency for reduced blood pressure, which can lead to becoming lightheaded or dizzy if you rise suddenly. • Stay hydrated. Regardless if you use herbs or salts in your bath, a warm bath will usually cause you to sweat (lose water from your body) which needs to be replenished to stay healthy. • Be careful about what substances you are adding to your bath. Epson salts, baking soda, and fresh herbs are commonly included in detox bath recipes. But be sure you are not allergic to ingredients you are adding and that they will not interact with medications or conditions you may have. If you have any cuts, sores or rashes on your skin you may want to avoid additives to your bath until you have fully healed.
Warning Signs: If you have high blood pressure, heart or kidney problems/disease, diabetic, or you are pregnant, do not attempt the detox bath without doctor supervision and approval. If you experience any discomfort, discontinue the bath. If you experience rashes, hives, shortness of breath, pain or discomfort, discontinue the bath and be sure to check with your doctor.
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Saraymen, Recep; Kılıç, Eser; Yazar, Süleyman (2004). "Sweat Copper, Zinc, Iron, Magnesium and Chromium Levels in National Wrestler". İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 11 (1): 7–10.
Cohn JR, Emmett EA (1978). "The excretion of traces of metals in human sweat". Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science 8 (4): 270–5. PMID 686643.


I have been fairly busy this September with attending author events. I have been running around so much that I haven't gotten a chance to sit down and write any recaps so I am going to lump them all in one.
At the beginning of the month I had the pleasure of moderating an event for Sarah J Maas, Susan Dennard and Erica O'Rouke for Sarah's new book Heir of Fire. If you have been following the blog or my Twitter for awhile, I am sure you have picked up that I like the Throne of Glass series just a tiny bit. Bloomsbury contacted me and asked if I would be interested in moderating and I had to take a minute to prevent myself from sending an affirmative e-mail in all caps.
I didn't take notes for an obvious reason. Kylie thought she recorded the audio but alas technology failed us so there will not be as awesome of a recap as the MMBB recap. (I still give Kylie mad props for transcribing that). Even though I wasn't actually on the panel, the three ladies made it seem like I was apart of the group. If you ever get a chance to see Sarah and Susan together, GO! This was the second time I've been to an event with both of them and they are so much fun. I already have plans to go to ApollyCON, which they will both be there.
There was over 100 people at the event and Sarah took time to talk to each and every person. I love this about Sarah, she really shows that she cares about her readers.
That same day, Kylie and I made a mad dash for another event: Fall in Love Tour hosted by Atria Indies. This tour featured Abbi Glines, Colleen Hoover and Jamie McGuire. We both wanted to go to this event but neither of us cared that we would be late. There was a Q&A but the speaker system in the auditorium wasn't that great so I couldn't hear most of the questions or the answers. They jumped quickly into the signing. I didn't get the chance to talk to the authors as much because they wanted to get everyone's books signed (and all the authors have multiple books). Something crazy happened at this event: someone proposed to his girlfriend! I thought that was awesome to see. Kylie and I did get to pose for a photo with all three authors!
Fierce Reads made a stop here for it's first leg of the Fall 2014 tour. This tour featured Ann Aguirre, Marie Rutkoski and Caragh O'Brien. I am always a huge fan of the Fierce Reads tours and they are always so kind to make a stop in Illinois. I didn't take notes but there was a lot of great conversation about the YA genre. Sometimes I like to just listen at events because the authors are so brilliant that I can't help myself from listening in awe. If you ever get a chance to go to a event or panel with Ann Aguirre I highly recommend it because she is not only awesome but incredibly well spoken.
I waited till the end of this signing because I had a small stack of books where most other people had only a few. This gave me time to talk to Heidi over at http://yabibliophile.com/ and Mary who is the publicist with Macmillan. When I went up to get my books signed I ended up talking to Ann for awhile about her New Adult series because I have quickly become obsessed with it. It makes me happy when you can tell an author loved writing a book and Ann definitely seemed like she loved writing this series.
The last event I went to was Rick Yancey on his tour for The Infinite Sea. This event was different than the last three because he was alone. There was no formal Q&A, he just took questions from the audience. I have to say that Rick is like an uncle who makes bad jokes but you can't help laugh. He got to answer everyone's question and talked a bit about the movie since it has started filming. They quickly went into the signing since they had a bigger turnout than they were expecting. I got to talk to Rick about how his books smell good and THIS IS NOT WEIRD.
I have been busy this month with author events and the month isn't even over! This weekend I have the YA Lit conference hosted by Anderson's that has a ton of authors I am excited to see. Next month is also looking very promising for awesome events in the area.


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Co-Owner, Coach
Michael Wilson
Michael didn't grow-up in the Lone Star state, but he's called Texas home for the last twenty plus years.
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Personal Trainer
He grew-up in Las Vegas, Nevada and joined the Navy when he was twenty-three. After seeing the world and serving his country for four years, Michael moved to Texas to attend the fire academy at Collin County Community College. After graduating, Michael was quickly hired at the Coppell Fire Department, where he has worked and served his community for the last 22 years.
In addition to being a fixture in the Coppell community, Michael is also a proud dad of two college kids. Jacob, 23, who attends UNT and is a member of the SLCF community and Jenae, 21, who attends Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas.
Michael attended the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar and passed the test in the summer of 2022, but has been doing CrossFit for over ten years. He considers SLCF his 'home' and can't wait to grow the community!


"Patanjali Yoga Darshan". That's what we are going to talk about now. Who is Maharishi Patanjali? He is not an ordinary person. He is an extraordinary person. He is a master of masters of yoga. What he is giving to us, to the mankind is a complete science.
Can we say that what Patanjali is saying is more philosophy? What he says is completely scientific: "Do like this, it will happen like that." His thoughts, his teachings, his philosophy are completely scientific which is very rare. His entire teaching to us is very clear, straightforward, to the point.
When people talk about spirituality they give us some dreams. Do like this, you will go to heaven or do like that, you will go to hell… But actually no one knows who is going to hell and who is going to heaven. On the contrary, we see a world where people do everything for their own being, for making big money, for enjoying themselves… So the falling into dream on spirituality is sometimes not very clear. It is an unclear field. But when we are talking about yoga, it is very clear. Yoga is not saying about dreams. You are not going to say something that is not going to happen now. It is happening now. That is what Maharishi Patanjali teaches. He has given in total 195 formulas, 195 sutras. In these 195 formulas divided in four chapters, he has given the name of chapters as "pada". "Pada" means step. In four steps, he has covered the complete science of yoga. To realize that we have to understand each formula in real sense, very clearly. Then we will understand what the meaning of yoga is.
What is yoga? Whether we do asana, pranayama or pratyahara, whatever we are practicing, whatever we are teaching if we do not understand Patanjali our understanding of entire yoga is incomplete. So we have to realize and understand in depth what Patanjali teaches us.
So what we are given in chapter number one: Samadhi Pada. It is straightaway enlightenment. Now, to whom will he talk about this? To anybody who has never done yoga, will he talk this? Such a person will not understand what enlightenment is, what samadhi means. He will say "Oh, that is a different belief, we don't believe in that, we have another belief." For who has he started with Samadhi Pada? Samadhi Pada is taught for people who are already practicing yoga. This is not taught to the ordinary people. This is for people who are going little bit through yoga. How it happens that is what he is teaching, how one can attend enlightenment. Patanjali is teaching how one can achieve the total yoga, the total solution.
"Samadhi" is a very beautiful word in Sanskrit which refers to the total solution or total insight. Now there is no question at all, it is the complete enlightenment. Chapter one deals with the steps in Samadhi. It describes yoga, witnessing the five modifications of thoughts, uncoloring thoughts, the twin principle of practice and non-attachment, the stages of Samadhi, efforts and commitments, obstacles and solutions, and the means and results of stilling the mind.
Atha means in Sanskrit "now".
You know the meaning of yog: union. Yoga means the union, yoga means the practice, yoga means oneness, yoga means the ultimate oneness.
Anuśāsanam means discipline. So, what is the meaning of that?
Now, the discipline of yoga.
What is yoga, what is discipline, what does it mean "now"? How can you explain the word "now"?
Now is very important. If you are searching the definition of "now" in your memory, that means you are not in now. Whenever you are going in the past, you are not in now, you are not present. Whenever you are making some planning of future then you are not in now. Whenever that thing is happening still you are not in now. "Now" means total now where there is no movement, no sound. When the sound is coming and we call it "sound" from our past experience that means that we are not in now.
If we like or dislike that means that we are still in the mind level. Beyond mind is only happening when there is no like or dislike. When there is no like or dislike, then it is now. The moment you come to that, yoga starts. The present, the moment, what you have, in which you are is yoga. If you understand the word "now", your work is done. You understand yoga.
So, atha means "now". Atha yog-anuśāsanam: Now, the discipline of yoga. What is discipline? And what is not discipline? How will you define discipline? The word discipline comes from the beautiful word "disciple". Disciple means one who is ready to follow a system according to guidance.
What is inside our mind, what is going in our life, there is no system at all. Anybody can come in our mind anytime. Any thought can come in our mind anytime. We are sitting somewhere, some other thoughts from the past may come, we are sitting here and thoughts from thousand miles away may come. All systems which we are within right now they are chaotic. They are irregular, unstable. They are just cluster and crowd, uncontrollable crowd. If that crowd is in a systematic line, it becomes discipline.
Let's say we go to theater and we want to buy a ticket. There is a crowd there, everyone is rushing to buy the ticket, how do we call it? "There is no discipline." And when everybody is waiting in line, we will call is as discipline. The same thing is going in our mind. When there is discipline inside of our mind, we are ready to receive. What do you receive at the window? You receive the ticket, you are the receiver. The disciple is the receiver. When everybody run and rush to receive the ticket, what will happen? No one gets the ticket.
That is the level of mind. Disciple is the one who is ready to receive. Whenever our mind is running, we do not listen, we cannot receive anything. When our mind is stable, receiving starts.
That's what Patanjali is saying in a very simple way: Now, the discipline of yoga. Beginning of discipline, yoga begins. Be present, yoga begins. Now, present is going to lead you towards the yoga. Yoga is not something of past because whenever you are not in now you are in the mind level.
Many times, some people say that this world is sorrow, this world is suffering. Is it a world of sorrow, a world of suffering? No. The world is neither sorrow nor suffering. It is the mind which is suffering. If mind is suffering, body will be suffering. The body is just a reflector. When mind is stable, body will be stable. Body is not moving, mind is moving. When mind is disciplined, body is disciplined. Even if you are doing asana without discipline, asana will not happen. If the mind is sad, full of questions and you are doing asana, nothing will happen.
Patanjali is saying that if you understand what sorrow is, if you are in now, then yoga begins. And yoga is not sorrow, yoga is not suffering. When there is no discipline sufferings will happen, crush will happen, accidents will happen. So Patanjali's formula is very clear, very straightforward: atha yog-anuśāsanam, now, discipline of yoga.
When you are disciplined, what will happen? The movements of mind will disappear because the mind's movements happen only when you are in the past or you are in the future. "This is good, this is not good, I am going to do this, I am not going to do that…" Either the past or the future, mind is there. When you are in the present, mind is not there. And the moment mind disappear, yoga happens. That is why many times it is said that no mind is yoga. Mind is dead. The cessation of movements of mind is yoga. Going beyond the movements of mind is yoga. And only through the mind you are going to go beyond mind.


Who can't see the strength and power of the enchantress who graces "Fearless?" Her attitude reigns supreme atop a captured and not-too-pleased lion. Her message? "Fortune Favors the Brave." Oh yes, it does! Add our Twinkle Arrow Trinket for an even more powerful message.


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New Album 'Starting Over' by Chris Stapleton is Now Available. Order Now
CHRIS STAPLETON PERFORMS "DEVIL ALWAYS MADE ME THINK TWICE" ON "THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT"
Chris Stapleton returned to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday night 12.7.20 to perform his new song, "Devil Always Made Me Think Twice." Written by Stapleton and Al Anderson, "Devil Always Made Me Think Twice" is from Stapleton's acclaimed new album, Starting Over, which recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
'Starting Over' Out Now
Chris Stapleton's highly anticipated new album, Starting Over, is out now. Stream/purchase here. Starting Over is an album of startling prescience, featuring fourteen tracks that examine life's simplest joys and most serious struggles. Once again produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, the record is already receiving overwhelming critical acclaim: "a sure-footed masterpiece…one of the
Chris Stapleton To Perform at 54th Annual CMA Awards
Chris Stapleton will perform "Starting Over" during the 54th Annual CMA Awards—airing this Wednesday, November 11 at 8:00pm ET/7:00pm CT on ABC. Already a 10x CMA Award winner, Stapleton is also nominated for two awards at this year's ceremony: Male Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year ("Second One To Know"). "Starting
Exclusive Poster For Indie Record Stores
In celebration of the release of Starting Over, a limited-edition run of exclusive "Starting Over" posters will be available for free at participating indie record stores starting this Friday, November 13. Posters will be available for those who purchase a copy of Starting Over on CD or Vinyl. See below for a list of participating stores, and
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Huntington Center with special guests Margo Price & Yola Toledo, OH
Schottenstein Center with special guests Margo Price & Yola Columbus, OH
A Concert for Kentucky - Kroger Field with special guests Willie Nelson & Family, Sheryl Crow, and Yola Lexington, KY
Glen Helen Amphitheater with special guests Dwight Yoakam & The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell San Bernardino, CA
Ford Idaho Center Arena with special guests Margo Price & The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell Boise, ID


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Q: fancybox close button looks different on some cell phones i've ben developing a responsive website which works great on most of cell phones but i have a problem which is the look of the fancybox close button on samsung galaxy s3 and 4. below is a photo containing 2 screenshots the top is from most of the cell phones and the second is from galaxy s3  http://s1.postimg.org/hrbpjx7vz/10589872_726293287427102_258568412_n.jpg
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Heartbreaks are heart rending situations that are difficult to come out from . A heartbreak is not just an aftermath of a breakup but there is always a deeper meaning associated with it . The pain and modifications due to it are like whirlpools in the consciousness of mind that keep it in a state of flux . Scrutinizing the pain in the wider sense can help you learn lessons from your life . These lessons are not just lessons in textbook format but the lessons which can form the base of who you are . So we present 10 lessons you can learn from heartbreaks which can make you a better you .
1.Knowing your defense mechanism .
Heart breaks familiarise us with our defense mechanism to handle the excruciating pain . We all have our way of handling pain . Some of us like to tackle it by listening to music for hours , a good book a book with a cup of coffee in hand or by exploring new places . So the next time something happens , you know you what to do .
2 . Learning how to embrace your imperfect self.
Sometimes it is okay not to be okay .It's okay to feel what we feel . It's okay to crib and complain. To be okay is not your job but to be a human is and you are already one . So smile and be proud of it .
3. Knowing who to cling on.
All the pain you handled could be handled because of the people who stayed by your side in your extremes .They held you through when you were there fixing yourself.
4. Knowing what to value .
When divorce, death of a partner or a break-up happen, not only do you lose the person, but you lose all of the dreams and plans you shared for your future. This forces you to re-evaluate what was missing in your past relationship so you can choose more wisely in your next one. You realize that the people and the relationships you took for granted cannot always stay . Their existence is susceptible to mortality.
You are the one who crept your way back up . You found your way through the dark . There were people who held your hand when you were growing through it all but you are the one who actually faced it . You won the battle because you wanted to and that is what makes you a hero .
The pain helps you to value the good time you have in your life . You start valuing the little jiffies of joy rather than looking for the big happy moments.
7.Everything in your life has now a better meaning.
The things and people you lost in your life now hold a clear meaning to you . Their absence made you realize their importance . It is now you know now who you want in life.
8. Time is the greatest teacher and the biggest healer .
Things that matter to you now will not matter in a long run. The dream job and the luxury car you failed to own will not matter 20 years hence. Then you will be sitting narrating the funny story to your kids .
9.Your greatest strength sometimes lie in your vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability is the greatest measure of courage . It is only when you face the worst , the fact that your vulnerabilities can be your strength dawn on you . You are stronger than you think and imagine . Your extremes polish you to redefine you to a better self.
10. There are always better possibilities .
The entire world cannot be yours but the little world you own is entirely yours . There is always light at the end of the tunnel .Hold on better things are coming .


Attention local musicians, Music SA have just opened the entries for the third annual South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards).
A chance to recognise, celebrate and promote excellence in SA contemporary music, the SAM Awards will be on Thursday, November 9. The awards are divided into two categories: The People's Choice Awards, decided by public vote which will open in early August, and the Peer-Voted Awards. The latter will be judged by a line up of 20 local and national industry experts, including Double J's Dorothy Markek, AU Review Editor in Chief Sose Fuamoli, A.B Original MC Trials, Remote Control Record's Harvey Saward, I Oh You Director Johann Ponniah, and many others.
Enter via www.southaustralianmusicawards.com.au/enter before midnight Sunday 6 August.
See the award categories and relive the action from 2016 and 2015 below.
More info about the SAM Awards here.


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Bleach Sezonul 5 – Asaltul Bount Asupra Soul Society (2006-2007)

Episoadele din sezonul cinci al seriei anime Bleach se bazează pe seria manga Bleach de Tite Kubo. Sezonul cinci din Bleach, serie de anime, este regizat de Noriyuki Abe și produs de Studioul Pierrot și TV Tokyo și a început să fie difuzat pe data de 8 august 2006 la TV Tokyo și s-a încheiat la data de 4 ianuarie 2007.

Episoadele din sezonul cinci al seriei anime Bleach fac referire la invazia în Soul Society, casa shinigamilor, de către bount, o rasă de oameni care consumă suflete umane pentru a-și prelungi viața.

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Liste cu episoade anime
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West Bengal is one of the treasures of India in terms of tourism. West Bengal Tour packages offers the perfect opportunity of incredible sightseeing, adventure and experiences.
The diverse landscape includes Himalayas, the mangrove forests of Sunderbans and the beautiful beaches along the Bay of Bengal. Explore beautiful cities of Kolkata, Darjeeling, Siliguri, Shantiniketan, Digha, etc. Explore colonial legacy in Kolkata, the terracotta temples of Bishnupur, palaces of Dhanyakuria, and more. Go on a leisurely boat ride on River Ganga or rafting in River Teesta. Embark on trekking trails in the Himalayas or try wildlife safari in the Sunderbans, known for tigers, dolphins and saltwater crocodiles. In Darjeeling, enjoy incredible experiences, ride the famous toy train, explore monasteries, tour tea estates, and more. Your visit is not complete without a taste of food, festivals, handicrafts and pleasing hospitality.
Explore your options for vacations with our selection of West Bengal Tour Packages.


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import androidx.annotation.NonNull;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.concurrent.TimeUnit;

import io.reactivex.rxjava3.core.Single;
import okhttp3.mockwebserver.MockResponse;
import okhttp3.mockwebserver.MockWebServer;
import okhttp3.mockwebserver.RecordedRequest;
import org.junit.After;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;
import static org.assertj.core.api.Java6Assertions.assertThat;
import static org.assertj.core.api.Java6Assertions.fail;

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        mockServerBaseUrl = mockServer.url("").url().toString();
    }

    @After
    public void after() throws IOException {
        mockServer.shutdown();
    }

    @Test
    public void simple() {
        mockServerEnqueue(new MockResponse().setResponseCode(200).setBody("test"));
        final HttpResponse resp = new HttpRequest().uri(mockServerBaseUrl + "/cgeo").request().blockingGet();
        assertThat(resp.getBodyString()).isEqualTo("test");
    }

    @Test
    public void simpleRequestResponse() {

        mockServerEnqueue(new MockResponse().setResponseCode(200).setBody("testResp"));
        final HttpResponse resp = new HttpRequest().uri(mockServerBaseUrl + "/cgeo").body("testReq").request().blockingGet();
        final RecordedRequest req = mockServerTakeRequest();
        assertThat(req.getMethod()).isEqualTo("POST");

        assertThat(req.getBody().readUtf8()).isEqualTo("testReq");
        assertThat(resp.getBodyString()).isEqualTo("testResp");
    }

    @Test
    public void getRequest() {
        mockServerEnqueue(new MockResponse().setResponseCode(200).setBody("testResp"));
        final HttpResponse resp = new HttpRequest().uri(mockServerBaseUrl + "/cgeo").request().blockingGet();
        final RecordedRequest req = mockServerTakeRequest();
        assertThat(req.getMethod()).isEqualTo("GET");

        assertThat(req.getBody().readUtf8()).isEqualTo("");
        assertThat(resp.getBodyString()).isEqualTo("testResp");
    }

    @Test
    public void simpleJsonRequestResponse() {
        final JsonHolder jsonReq = new JsonHolder();
        jsonReq.id = 5;
        jsonReq.name = "Huber";
        final String jsonResp = "{ \"id\": 13, \"name\": \"Schmidt\" }";

        mockServerEnqueue(new MockResponse().setResponseCode(200).setBody(jsonResp));
        final JsonHolder resp = new HttpRequest().uri(mockServerBaseUrl + "/cgeo").body(jsonReq).requestJson(JsonHolder.class).blockingGet();
        final RecordedRequest req = mockServerTakeRequest();

        assertThat(req.getMethod()).isEqualTo("POST");

        final String respJson = TextUtils.replaceWhitespace(req.getBody().readUtf8());
        assertThat(respJson).contains("\"id\":5");
        assertThat(respJson).contains("\"name\":\"Huber\"");
        assertThat(resp.id).isEqualTo(13);
        assertThat(resp.name).isEqualTo("Schmidt");
        assertThat(TextUtils.replaceWhitespace(resp.getBodyString())).isEqualTo(TextUtils.replaceWhitespace(jsonResp));
    }

    @Test
    public void headers() {
        mockServerEnqueue(new MockResponse().setResponseCode(200).setBody("testResp").addHeader("h1", "v1"));
        final HttpResponse resp = new HttpRequest().uri(mockServerBaseUrl + "/cgeo").headers("reqh1", "reqv1").request().blockingGet();
        final RecordedRequest req = mockServerTakeRequest();
        assertThat(req.getMethod()).isEqualTo("GET");

        assertThat(req.getHeader("reqh1")).isEqualTo("reqv1");
        assertThat(resp.getResponse().headers("h1").get(0)).isEqualTo("v1");
    }

    @Test
    public void requestPrepare() {
        mockServerEnqueue(new MockResponse().setResponseCode(200));
        final HttpResponse resp = new HttpRequest().uri(mockServerBaseUrl + "/cgeo")
                .headers("h1", "v1")
                .requestPreparer(r -> {
                    r.addHeader("h2", "v2");
                    return Single.just(r);
                }).request().blockingGet();
        assertThat(resp).isNotNull();
        final RecordedRequest req = mockServerTakeRequest();
        assertThat(req.getHeader("h1")).isEqualTo("v1");
        assertThat(req.getHeader("h2")).isEqualTo("v2");
    }

    private void mockServerEnqueue(final MockResponse response) {
        mockServer.enqueue(response);
    }

    @NonNull
    private RecordedRequest mockServerTakeRequest() {
        try {
            final RecordedRequest req = mockServer.takeRequest(1000, TimeUnit.MILLISECONDS);
            assertThat(req).as("No Request present on mock server").isNotNull();
            return req;
        } catch (InterruptedException e) {
            fail("Timeout waiting for request on mock server");
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("This exception throw will never be reached");
        }
    }

}


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Monster Golf Course Plans For 2023 Reopening Move Forward
Will Host Maximum of 72 Golfers At A Time
KIAMESHA LAKE - The 18-hole Monster Golf Course being renovated on the site of the former Concord Hotel at Resorts World Catskills is expected to host a maximum of 72 golfers at a time with 32 employees.
That's according to a memo submitted to the Town of Thompson Planning Board last week by AKRF, the environmental/planning/engineering consultants for the project.
On Wednesday, representatives of "Empire Resorts Real Estate" updated the Planning Board regarding modifications to its existing site plan for a golf clubhouse (1,040 square foot building) and a 4,200 square foot storage facility for golf carts.
The memo to the Board said that Professional Golf Association events "are not currently anticipated" at the site, which was once known as one of the world's top 100 golf courses.
Those from the public who want to golf there will be required to register online and then checked in at The Alder Hotel before being transported by a shuttle to the course, officials said in their memo and at the Board meeting on Wednesday. A bus shuttle loop will also include the casino and the Kartrite Resort and Indoor Water Park.
Meghan Taylor, vice president of government affairs and public relations for Resorts World New York, told the Board that "we (Resorts World) are so excited to get this construction back underway and get this course open to the public."
"The plan is to have the Monster Golf Course open by summer 2023," Taylor told The SullivanTimes in an email response to an inquiry.
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People of all ages, including babies and the elderly, can develop acne. Up to 80% of people between 11 and 30 years of age have acne outbreaks, with 27% having severe acne, often leading to scaring. During adolescence, acne is more common in boys; in adults, acne is more common in women. By 40 years of age, 5% of women and men still have acne.
Diet, as a cause of acne, has been controversial. Chocolate, pizza, and nuts do not appear to cause acne, while there is some evidence that diets high in refined sugars and dairy products may be related to acne. There is a stronger connection between skim milk and acne compared with other dairy products: people who drink 2 glasses of skim milk daily have a 44% greater chance of developing acne. White bread, rice, potatoes, and pasta may likewise play a role.
Acne treatment depends on whether you have a mild, moderate, or severe type of acne. Sometimes your doctor will combine treatments to get the best results and to avoid developing drug-resistant bacteria. Treatment could include topical lotions or gels you put on blemishes or sometimes entire areas of skin, such as the chest or back. You might also take medicines by mouth as prescribed by your doctor.
There are many procedures to remove acne scars, such as laser resurfacing and dermabrasion. Some scars shrink and fade with time and it often takes 6 to 8 weeks for acne to improve after you start treatment. Keep in mind that some treatments may cause acne to get worse before it gets better.
If your acne still hasn't improved after several tries with other treatment, your doctor may recommend that you take an oral retinoid, such as isotretinoin. Doctors prescribe this medicine as a last resort, because it has some rare but serious side effects and it is expensive.
As the summer approaches, living right here at the beach makes it all the more easy and tempting to lounge in the sunshine. However, as the years roll by, too much time outdoors can put you at risk for wrinkles, age spots, scaly patches called actinic keratosis, and skin cancer. We'll take a look at the damage the sun causes and what you can do to prevent and get relief from too much sun exposure.
Your tan may look nice, but that golden color is due to an injury to the top layer of your skin. When you soak up the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, it speeds up the aging of your skin and raises your risk of skin cancer. To prevent damage, be sure to use a "broad spectrum" sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher. Broad spectrum means one that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.
Ever had a sunburn? Most of us have and we all remember getting them. Your skin turns red, it feels hot to the touch, and you may have some mild pain. Sun Burn is really a first-degree burn since it affects only the outer layer of your skin. To get some relief from pain, take aspirin or ibuprofen. Try a cold compress, or apply some moisturizing cream or aloe.
A second-degree sunburn damages deep layers of your skin and nerve endings. It's usually more painful and takes longer to heal. You may have redness and swelling. If blisters form, don't break them. They might get infected.
Premature aging is also a side-effect of too much time in the sun. Ultraviolet light in daylight damages the fibers in your skin called elastin. When that happens, it begins to sag and stretch. Wearing sunscreen everyday — whether your laying out on the beach or riding a bike — is important to prevent damaged skin.
Some of us were born with freckles, but you can also get these on areas of your body that are exposed to the sun. You'll notice them more in the summer, especially if you're fair-skinned or have light or red hair. Freckles aren't bad for you. But some cancers in the earliest stages can look like one. See your doctor if the size, shape, or color of a spot changes, or if it itches or bleeds.
Melasma, also known as Pregnancy Mask, shows up as tan or brown patches on your cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. It's common among women who are pregnant, but men can get it too. It may go away after your pregnancy ends, but you can also treat it with prescription creams and over-the-counter products. Use sunscreen at all times if you have melasma, because daylight can make it worse..
Age Spots, or Solar Lentigines, are pesky brown or gray areas that aren't really caused by aging, though more of them show up on your body as you get older. You get them from being out in the daylight. They often appear on your face, hands, and chest. Bleaching creams, acid peels, Retin-A products, and light treatments can make them less obvious. They don't harm your health, but check with your doctor to make sure they're not something more serious, like skin cancer.
Actinic Keratosis are red, brown, or skin-colored patches and are small and scaly. You get them from being out in the daylight too much. They usually show up on your head, neck, or hands, but they can also appear on other parts of your body.
Actinic Cheilitis, also known as farmer's Lip, usually appears on the lower lip, and you may have scaly patches, dryness and cracking, or swelling. The sharp border-line between your lip and skin may also disappear. Get this checked by your doctor. It may turn into squamous cell carcinoma if it's not treated.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is type of skin cancer and may show up as a firm red bump, a scaly growth that bleeds or gets a crust, or a sore that doesn't heal. It most often happens on your nose, forehead, ears, lower lip, hands, and other areas that get a lot of sun. Squamous cell carcinoma can be cured if you get treated early.
Bowen Disease is a type of skin cancer that's on the surface of your skin. Your doctor may also call it squamous cell carcinoma "in situ." Unlike "invasive" squamous cell carcinoma, Bowen disease doesn't spread to the inside of your body. It looks like scaly, reddish patches that may be crusted.
Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, and it's the easiest to treat. Basal cell carcinoma spreads slowly and the tumors can take on many forms, including a pearly white or waxy bump, often with visible blood vessels, on the ears, neck, or face. A tumor can also appear as a flat, scaly, flesh-colored or brown patch on your back or chest, or more rarely, a white, waxy scar.
Melanoma is not as common as other types of skin cancer, but it's the most serious. Possible signs include a change in the way a mole or colored area looks. Melanoma can affect the skin only, or it may spread to organs and bones. It can be cured if you get early treatment.
Cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye. It's painless, but it may cause foggy vision, glare from light, and seeing double. You can help prevent cataracts by wearing a hat and sunglasses when you're in the sun.
The best way to avoid sunburn, wrinkles, skin cancer, and other damage is to stay out of the daylight, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m, when the sun's rays are strongest. If you need to be outside, use sunscreen, wear a hat and sunglasses, and cover up your skin with clothing.
If you see any changes to a mole or you spot a new growth or a sore that won't heal, see your doctor right way.
Be sure to pick up some sunscreen, moisturizers and other supplies at one of our stores to keep your skin healthy and resilient.
This week is National Women's Health Week. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health, the goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. This is also a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health.
And visit a doctor or nurse to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings.
Talk to your doctor about screen test options and which screening test is best for you and how often you need it.
Corlanor (ivabradine) is used to reduce hospitalization from worsening heart failure. Corlanor is approved for use in certain people who have chronic heart failure caused by the lower-left part of their heart not contracting well. The drug is indicated for patients who have symptoms of heart failure that are stable, a normal heartbeat with a resting heart rate of at least 70 beats per minute and are also taking beta blockers at the highest dose they can tolerate.
Farydak (panobinostat) is used for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma – a form of blood cancer that arises from plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, found in bone marrow. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 21,700 Americans are diagnosed with multiple myeloma and 10,710 die from the disease annually. Farydak works by inhibiting the activity of enzymes, known as histone deacetylases (HDACs). This process may slow the over-development of plasma cells in multiple myeloma patients or cause these dangerous cells to die. Farydak is the first HDAC inhibitor approved to treat multiple myeloma. It is intended for patients who have received at least two prior standard therapies, including bortezomib and an immunomodulatory agent. Farydak is to be used in combination with bortezomib, a type of chemotherapy, and dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory medication.
Evotaz is comprised of atazanavir and cobicistat. Aatazanavir is a protease inhibitor antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Cobicistat reduces the action of enzymes in your liver that break down certain antiviral medicines. This allows the antiviral medicines to be used more safely and effectively at lower doses. Evotaz is given together with other antiviral medicines to treat HIV in adults. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam) This new antibacterial drug product is used to treat adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI)C, in combination with metronidazole, and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including kidney infections (pyelonephritis), who have limited or no alternative treatment options.
Duopa (carbidopa and levodopa) enteral suspension is for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. Duopa is administered using a small, portable infusion pump that delivers carbidopa and levodopa directly into the small intestine for 16 continuous hours via a procedurally-placed tube.
Ibrance (palbociclib) is approved for the treatment of ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Ibrance works by inhibiting molecules, known as cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) 4 and 6, involved in promoting the growth of cancer cells. Ibrance is intended for postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative metastatic breast cancer who have not yet received an endocrine-based therapy. It is to be used in combination with letrozole, another FDA-approved product used to treat certain kinds of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Lenvima (lenvatinib) is a new treatment for thyroid cancer in patients with progressive, differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) whose disease progressed despite receiving radioactive iodine therapy (radioactive iodine refractory disease). Lenvima is a kinase inhibitor, which works by blocking certain proteins from helping cancer cells grow and divide.
Opdivo (nivolumab) for the treatment of advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy. Opdivo works by inhibiting the cellular pathway known as PD-1 protein on cells that blocks the body's immune system from attacking cancerous cells. Opdivo is intended for patients who have previously been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy.
Unituxin (dinutuximab) for the treatment of pediatrics with high-risk neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that forms from immature nerve cells. It usually begins in the adrenal glands but may also develop in the abdomen, chest or in nerve tissue near the spine. Neuroblastoma typically occurs in children younger than five years of age. According to the National Cancer Institute, neuroblastoma occurs in approximately one out of 100,000 children and is slightly more common in boys. There are an estimated 650 new cases of neuroblastoma diagnosed in the United States each year. Patients with high-risk neuroblastoma have a 40 to 50 percent chance of long term survival despite aggressive therapy. Unituxin is an antibody that binds to the surface of neuroblastoma cells. Unituxin is being approved for use as part of a multimodality regimen, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy for patients who achieved at least a partial response to prior first-line multiagent, multimodality therapy.
Kybella (deoxycholic acid) is a treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe fat below the chin, known as submental fat. Using Kybella for the treatment of fat outside of the submental area is not approved and is not recommended. Kybella is administered as an injection into the fat tissue in the submental area. Patients may receive up to 50 injections in a single treatment, with up to six single treatments administered no less than one month apart.


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Q: How do I count the number of different child id's belonging to a parent record? For instance I have two tables in a music database.
Table album and table track.
Each track record has (amongst other things), an album_id and an artist_id
Each album record has a unique album_id
In order to spot which albums are by 'various artists' I want to count the number of distinct artist_id's which belong to each album.
Such that two or more track records with the same album_id but with differing artist_id's should signal that I can flag the album as 'various artists'
I can do it with multiple queries but I'm seeking the elegant all in one query.

A: There are various ways to solve this problem, but with a composite index on (album_id, artist_id) most DBMS will manage to use only this index (a full index scan) with the following query and thus be quite efficient:
SELECT album_id
FROM track
GROUP BY album_id
HAVING MIN(artist_id) < MAX(artist_id) ;

If you also want the number of artists per album, you can add COUNT(DISTINCT artist_id) in the select list.

A less obfuscated alternative condition is to use (which could be less efficient than the above MIN < MAX method):
HAVING COUNT(DISTINCT artist_id) > 1 ;


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NGC 3819 is een elliptisch sterrenstelsel in het sterrenbeeld Leeuw. Het hemelobject werd op 18 januari 1828 ontdekt door de Britse astronoom John Herschel.

Synoniemen
 MCG 2-30-13
 ZWG 68.30
 HCG 58D
 NPM1G +10.0270
 PGC 36311

Zie ook
Lijst van NGC-objecten

Externe links
  NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database
  SIMBAD Astronomical Database
  SEDS

NGC-object in Leeuw
Sterrenstelsel in Leeuw


All are part of Disney's new campaign called Let the Memories Begin — a promotion that relies on what the company refers to as "guest-generated" content.
"Let the Memories Begin is about real guests making real memories in our parks," said Leslie Ferraro, executive vice president of global marketing for Disney Destinations.
The travel industry — which for years considered videos as byproducts of a happy vacation, if not liabilities that occasionally found their way on to the Internet — has also had a change of heart.


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Q: AH01630: client denied by server configuration- static files in django My website is working but it is not displaying static files present in my project folder. I am getting this error AH01630: client denied by server configuration: /home/ubuntu/project/static/js/homepage.js, referer: http://test.com/home/
Here is the configuration for static in my .conf file:
Alias /static /home/ubuntu/project/static
<Directory /home/ubuntu/project/static>
    Require all granted
</Directory>

I have followed answers online and added Require all granted but still no luck.
My other sites are up and running using same configuration. But this one is causing the error. Any ideas?

A: I have resolved the issue. If anyone else facing it may try this solution.
I was serving the site in my /home/ubuntu. I use this for my other websites and they work fine. But in this case I was getting the error. So I moved my site to /var/www/html and now its working.


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Letter to the editor:
Time to end Electoral College
By Gary Lewey, Las Vegas
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 | 2 a.m.
The first words in the Constitution are "We the People," not "We the States."
The argument that the Electoral College was set up so people in smaller states get a voice also completely negates the fact that this structure wipes out majority rights.
Do we really believe Wyoming, which has about
half a million people, should have the same voice in a presidential election as 40 million people in California? That is what happens when an Electoral College decides for all the people in a state.
It is time to eliminate the Electoral College and the ridiculous gerrymandering that manipulates the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.
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United Kingdom -NHS workers strike again -November 24, 2014
United Kingdom -NHS workers strike again -November 24, 2014 For the second time in a month tens of thousands members of 11 trade unions walked out for four hours in England and Northern Ireland in protest at the coalition government's controversial decision not to accept a recommended 1% wage rise for all NHS employees. https://wageindicator.org/labour-laws/collective-bargaining/2014/united-kingdom-nhs-workers-strike-again-november-24-2014 https://wageindicator.org/@@site-logo/wageindicator.png
For the second time in a month tens of thousands members of 11 trade unions walked out for four hours in England and Northern Ireland in protest at the coalition government's controversial decision not to accept a recommended 1% wage rise for all NHS employees.
For the second time in a month tens of thousands members of 11 trade unions walked out for four hours in England and Northern Ireland in protest at the coalition government's controversial decision not to accept a recommended 1% wage rise for all NHS employees (NHS workers in Scotland and Wales will be getting a 1% pay rise and the Living Wage). There were picket lines on every acute hospital, ambulance station and across many community health services. Workers provided life and limb cover and cared for anyone in need of emergency treatment.
English: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/nov/24/nhs-workers-to-stage ...
Cite this page: © WageIndicator 2020 - WageIndicator.org - United Kingdom -NHS workers strike again -November 24, 2014


I am running for re-election to continue my work to make life easier for busy families.
This starts with education. Our schools in the 41st are some of the best in the country. Even as the state has now met its McCleary school funding obligation, we must recognize that we still do not fully fund school counselors, school nurses, special education, 7-period days and more. We must ensure students across the state have a quality education that reflects today's realities.
This year, the legislature passed my bill, the "Equal Pay Opportunity Act," marking the first update to the state's equal pay law in 75 years. I have been honored to speak often on the topic of equal pay and women's rights and look forward to continuing to do so.
With 405, I-90, and 167 traversing our district, some of the state's biggest transportation corridors are in the 41st. They are also some of the areas of greatest congestion. As we make transportation improvements and extend Sound Transit, I will continue to help oversee these new investments and advocate for efficiencies to ensure people in our district don't have to choose between being stuck in traffic and spending time with their families.
Whether it's championing education, making sure our economy treats everyone fairly, or improving our transportation system, I am excited to continue to work with all of you to make sure the Eastside is one of the best places to live.
What a night! At a little over 8pm, the Washington State Secretary of State released voting numbers reflecting a strong showing on the Eastside for Democratic females candidates. I am grateful to have received 63% of the vote, sending me into the general election with a strong lead! Thank you to all my voters, volunteers, donors, family, community and business leaders, elected officials and friends who have supported me during this re-election campaign! Onward to November!


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Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research
This policy promotes scientific integrity through training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and applies to students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and investigators supported on applicable research awards funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) or any extramural funding organization that makes RCR a term and condition of its award.
The Responsible Conduct of Research means the practice of scientific investigation with integrity. It involves the awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in the performance of all activities related to scientific research.
All Northeastern University undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, including short-term visitors, paid by NSF research awards subject to the America COMPETES Act, and individuals receiving support through applicable NIH training, career development award (individual or institutional), research education grant, or dissertation research grant, must participate in instructional programs in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), which are consistent with the legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements established by regulatory agencies, funding sources, professional organizations, and the University's Plan for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research.
RCR instruction, as defined by federal agencies and by various scientific societies, covers the following content areas:
Collaborative Science
Research Ethics and the Role of the Scientist
Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment
Data Acquisition, Management, Sharing and Ownership
Mentor/Trainee Responsibilities
Publication Practices and Responsible Authorship
Research Involving Human Subjects
Research Involving Animals
In order to facilitate more meaningful training, modules will be tailored for the four broad disciplinary categories of biomedical research, social and behavioral research, physical science, and humanities. Detailed instruction in the last two content areas is required for those engaging in human subject research, animal research, and laboratory research, and is provided through the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Institutional Animal Care & Use Committees (IACUCs) respectively.
The federal agencies' RCR policies can be found at:
http://www.northeastern.edu/research/responsible-conduct-of-research/nsf-rcr-policy/
http://www.northeastern.edu/research/responsible-conduct-of-research/nih-rcr-policy/
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Policy on Research Misconduct
Research Integrity; Research Ethics; Responsible Authorship; Peer Review
Last Revision Date: December 7, 2022


August 2010 - Page 5 of 5 - Pebbles, Inc.
First, I used my Slice and the Noteworthy card to cut a flower (4 inches) from the Twitterpated Smitten paper.
Next I cut a 5 x 5 square of Twitterpated Love You paper to go behind the flower for a contrast effect.
I didn't plan the next step, but I liked how it looked when it literally fell on the layout! This was the flower that was cut from the Smitten paper, reversed and laid on top of the flower punch.
Next, I wanted a grassy effect under the flower, so I used my EK Success Notebook punch and folded the top back and forth for dimension and a grassy look.
After I adhered the photo, punched paper, title and added embellishments, I felt like the layout was missing something. I used my beloved Fiskars scallop punch for an added border and both my Martha Stewart and Target butterfly punches for added embellishments.
And voila, a "Little Sprout" has developed!