text:
Norse prepare for final GLVC season
Andrew Despotes, Staff writer
It's that time of year again when the weather improves and the leaves start growing back. Baseball season is right around the corner, and practice is underway.
Northern Kentucky University's baseball team is coming off a strong season after having a 36-21 record. They had a season high eight-game winning streak and advanced to the third round of the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament.
The Norse enter this year picked to finish second in the Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division in the preseason poll.
The team lost a few of its key players, including last year's Great Lakes Valley Conference pitcher of the year David Middendorf, who was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2011 MLB Draft. NKU also lost catcher Brian Erie, an All-GLVC first team selection.
Key returning players include junior second baseman Brad Clement and sophomore infielder Brett Cisper. Clement finished last year with a .308 batting average and earned a place on the All-GLVC Second Team. Cisper finished with a .330 batting average and led the team in on-base percentage (.402) and hits (70), earning him a spot on the All-GLVC Third Team.
Senior outfielder Jake Morris had a batting average of .303 in 2011. He made the transition from the infield to the outfield last season. With a year under his belt at the new position, Morris looks to be more comfortable in the outfield this year.
"It has been the hardest transition that I have gone through," Morris said. "It takes time to adjust going from fielding ground balls to fly balls."
The pitching coach for the men's baseball team, Dizzy Peyton, returns for another season in the dugout. When it comes to key elements for any pitcher, Peyton says he look for straight lines, rhythm, and balance.
According to Peyton, junior left-handed pitcher Tim Clark will be the opening day starter. Clark finished last season with a 4-2 record and a 3.02 ERA.
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Brent Wagner is looking for a spot in the pitching rotation this year. Wagner, who had three starts and 15 appearances last season, said he learned certain skills from Middendorf, like how to control the game and the tempo. Wagner considers himself more of a crafty guy, relying on location and placement.
New to the pitching staff is junior right-hander Mike Nastold. Nastold, a transfer from the University of Louisville, finished last season with a 4.81 ERA. He was picked by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 37th round of the 2011 MLB Draft, but decided to return to school.
NKU will begin the season with a three-game series against North Georgia Feb. 18-19 in Dahlonega, Ga.
Retired NKU professor's new sci-fi book hits shelves in February
Iconic Dough: NKU alum started cookie business during quarantine

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


As many of you may recall, the Mississippi Encyclopedia was published during the bicentennial year of 2017 after over a decade of work. It's a massive book, weighing in at 9 pounds, and in the last year, it has been joined by an online version that doesn't take up as much room on the shelf, can be more easily searched by category, and is free to the public.
The first lesson of encyclopedia work is to rely on experts for suggestions about what to include and who should write those entries. In this case, those authorities included scholars who study Mississippi, many—though not all—of whom live and/or work in the state. The editors of The Mississippi Encyclopedia asked thirty leaders in their fields to serve as associate editors on the topics of agriculture, archaeology, architecture, the civil rights movement, the Civil War, contemporary issues, drama, education, ethnicity, environment, fiction, folklife, foodways, geography, government and public policy, industry and industrial workers, law, medicine, music, myths and representations, Native Americans, nonfiction, poetry, politics, the press, religion, social and economic history, sports, visual arts, and women. The associate editors suggested possible entries in those fields and in many cases wrote overview entries. Further suggestions came from numerous other sources, including authors, editors, colleagues, and friends.
Typical of many encyclopedias–because most authors only write one entry–the quality of the entries can be uneven, and it's not clear why some entries on individual buildings made the cut. For instance, the Longfellow House in Pascagoula is a nice antebellum house listed on the National Register, but it's not a National Historic Landmark like Auburn, Dunleith, or the Grand Opera House in Meridian, which do not have entries. There are as many entries for non-Mississippi architects (Bruce Goff, Fay Jones, Frank Lloyd Wright, Calvert Vaux) as Mississippi architects (Samuel Mockbee, William Nichols, N.W. Overstreet, A. Hays Town–who moved back to Louisiana, so could go either way, but I'm claiming him for Mississippi here so we at least have a tie).
Since the Architecture category of 39 entries doesn't include all the entries in the Encyclopedia that touch on historic (and pre-historic) places in Mississippi, I went through my 9-pound copy of the book and made my own list and thought I would share it here. Not all of these entries actually spend much time, if any, on the physical building or structure that is their subject, but they are about places or ideas that impact the places (for instance, "Segregation"). I've linked each bullet point to its online entry and placed asterisks beside those entries that are "officially" in the Architecture category as listed online. Page numbers are in parentheses in case you have the physical book and would prefer to cuddle up with it and a hot beverage.
What entries do you like, which do you find puzzling, and what new entries would you like to see added (since the online edition promises additions over time)?
Wow, you're absolutely right, what bizarre choices. Ocean Springs ornamental cottages are not a thing. The entry containing information on the Sullivan-Charnley Historic District also has some bizarre statements.
At least the book also discussed real topics such as Prefabricated Buildings and White Flight. I look forward to reading over the entries you've identified with more time.
thanks so much for your 'editing' of the topics that will surely interest misspreservation readers.
and, yes, strange choices–strangely disappointing, too.
i look forward to reading your notes as well as other material from the 'encyclopedia' online.
still planning to offer some thoughts on 'glenwood' aka 'goat castle'.
I find it incomprehensible that the oldest documented home in the Mississippi Valley, built in 1757, the La Pointe-Krebs House, aka the Old Spanish Fort, in Pascagoula ,was not included as an individual listing.
Thank you for all of your work in creating this list.
The entry for Franklin County notes that it's in "the Mississippi Delta". I was always under the impression that "the Delta" started at Vicksburg and extended north to Memphis. Further, I don't think Franklin County is in any "delta" (which is the embouchement of a river). How can any reference work about Mississippi not know where "The Delta" is?
I haven't read many entries but had issues with a few I read. I wonder why the section on Home Demonstration didn't mention 4-H clubs. Similarly, the cannon ball in Rodney Presbyterian is mentioned without any indication it's an addition after the actual event.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I've been asked to serve on the Mississippi Encyclopedia Advisory Committee for the field of Architecture, and one of our first assignments last fall was to come up with a list of potential new entries that would begin to cover gaps in the existing publication. This was my first stab at that list, but I also just realized that while Archaeology has an overview essay, Architecture still needs one, so I'll add that to the list. Feel free to suggest other entries or themes we need to add.
there would seem to be many topics that could be added— glad ms b is on this committee now. a few that come to mind include; beginning of modern. architecture profession in ms in early 20th c—yes, 'title'; should be shortened, but this essay could cover a variety of individuals, like recently mentioned frank fort, my cousin, frank gates, many others.
'classic colonial' domestic architecture—-this is the term that barber used to describe the greco-roman/colonial revival houses built all over the country in the late 19th, early 20th centuries—- this style was important in ms since it signified a resurgence of wealth (for some people) after the the lean years following the civil war.
is/was there a 'landscape archtiecture/gardens' section?
is/was there a 'religious architecture' section?
yes, easy to criticize the original work–which was huge undertaking abd congrats to all involved nonetheless–, but, yes, there do seem to be some significant gaps; i was unfamiliar with most of the names of the 'experts' who worked on the topics under the general architecture section; aslo surprised that my claiborne county book was un-mentioned in the bibliography on 'windsor'(and might have found some statements in that entry that disagree with my continuing research on that topic).. .
In the 1950s I lived at 3105 Pearl Street not too far from where Helen Polk lived with her parents on Hardy, which was the frontier at the time. When most of Hattiesburg's doctors and lawyers lived downtown, Dr. Clark chose to build out there. From the Pine Crest store–the turn around point for city buses– on Hardy I could see the two lion statutes that bordered the steel gate entrance. I remember a two-story brick home. Do you know if it had any architectural significance? At about that time Dr. Vincent built a ranch-style home out there, complete with horse stables.
"Statues," as in Bilbo's Bronze statue.Where is it now?
The Milner Hotel right across the Street from the Ross Building where Dr. Richard Clark Sr. maintained his office. My aunt Mary Lois Burkett was his longtime nurse having begun employment there after graduating nursing school at Vicksburg in 1935.
I watched firefighters atop the Milner Hotel in 1948 armed with fire axes in successfully extinguishing the fire.
Had you ever known that "way out on Hardy Street" was called Cherokee Hill? In the Dr. Richard Clark, Sr. obi, the home address is listed as "Cherokee Hill," Hattiesburg. This may explain why Indian artifacts were found during the site preparation for a medical facility on Highway 11 last year. I saw some of them and was told that USM showed no interest when the collector called to report the trove of artifacts.
Helen Polk Clark Berlind is listed as a survivor in her mother's Clarion-Ledger obit of 20APR2000. She perished in that plane collision over NYC in the 1960s.


text:
Gatwick Airport opens next-generation security area in North Terminal
Posted: 4 July 2016 | Katie Sadler (International Airport Review) | 2 comments
Gatwick Airport has opened a new state-of-the-art security area that will halve passenger times whilst maintaining strict screening measures.
Gatwick's new security area forms part of the North Terminal transformation programme, and follows the implementation of the technology in the South Terminal.
Gatwick Airport 'Next Generation' security lanes
The £36 million investment has enabled the installation of 'Next Generation' security lanes which are designed to halve the time it takes passengers to pass through security, while maintaining the strictest security measures. The new technology will allow Gatwick to screen up to 5,000 passengers per hour.
Phase One of the project was completed in February this year, with five new security lanes, and the final phase is now complete as a further five lanes are open for passengers to use. Each lane has seven 'loading points', reducing queue times and increasing the number of passengers able to prepare their belongings for the screening process at any one time. There are also dedicated lanes for premium travellers, families and passengers with reduced mobility.
On entrance to the security area, passengers will now pass through a set of 17 new e-gates, which will also help to reduce the build-up of queues and speed up the process of passing through security.
The new security will handle the 40 million passengers per year that now travel via Gatwick. The airport continues to highlight its need to expand given that passenger numbers were not expected to reach this figure for another ten years.
"This facility will ensure we are able to screen 95 per cent of our passengers through security within five minutes"
Peter Lederer, Head of Security at Gatwick, said: "This state-of-the-art facility is the culmination of several years of planning and development and provides us with some of the most sophisticated airport security measures in the world.
"Direct feedback from both security staff and passengers was taken on board when designing the technology to ensure it provides the safest and most efficient experience possible. This facility will ensure we are able to screen 95 per cent of our passengers through security within five minutes."
Chris Woodroofe, Head of Passenger Operations at Gatwick, said: "The transformation we have made to the security facilities in the North Terminal is yet another example of how Gatwick can accommodate increasing numbers of passengers from its existing infrastructure.
"We have created an environment which allows passengers to take charge of their journey through the airport and spend more time in the way they want – doing some work, having a bite to eat and enjoying the retail offering here at Gatwick."
Behind the complex operations of a working terminal building, a 24/7 construction site has been managed with major projects being carried out with minimal disruption to the 150,000 passengers who pass through Gatwick's terminal buildings every day.
Furthermore, Gatwick recently opened the world's largest self-service bag drop zone, allowing passengers to check-in, drop off their bag and be on their way in less than two minutes.
Related airports
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Chris Woodroofe
By Katie Sadler (International Airport Review)
Tallinn Airport takes major stride towards carbon neutrality
Talking security with Patrick Cuschieri, Bahrain Airport Company
By Patrick Cuschieri
EASA appoints consortium to study security measures on aviation safety
Remote Tower Brunswick will be equipped with KVM systems from G&D
By Guntermann & Drunck
2 responses to "Gatwick Airport opens next-generation security area in North Terminal"
Bagheri bahman says:
Thanks a lot about Gatwick report i would like to know if it is possible in detail about egates and its technoulogy or the name of company which support the whole system
Randall McKeown says:
Anything that can make it easier for passengers is a good thing. A big investment in capital, but moving more passengers quicker will pay big dividends.


Manitoba Opposition Leader Brian Pallister has written to the Governor of the Bank of Canada to advocate for having Nellie McClung's picture on a banknote in recognition of her historic success in getting the right to vote for most women in this province.
Today, January 28, is the 100th anniversary of Manitoba passing legislation giving most women in this province the right to vote. We were the first province to do so in Canada.
The Bank of Canada recently invited Canadians to comment on the principles guiding the design of banknotes. When asked what considerations should factor into banknote design, respondents most frequently cited gender equality and inclusion of more women. Canadian history was also cited as an important factor.


Chuck Hollis scares me. If you aren't a regular reader of his blog you're missing out. He has a deceptively disarming way of painting the picture of technoloy's future that makes you feel better about the coming apocalypse. Chuck just put out a series of great posts on The Changing Face of Information. He posts often on VMWare and virtualization in general and for the series he included this post where he argues that virtualization reduces friction in IT delivery. It makes me wonder, with no friction – how do you hold on to it. Or better – how do you hold on to IT.
I won't agrue the lubricating effect of virtualization. That point is fairly obvious. As we adjust to this new way of doing business, we have to remember that it is in fact business. More than the technology changes. Conceptually I have been struggling with software licensing models in a virtualized enterprise. Buying the capability that software gives you is abstract in the first place. Charging by named user becomes a confused proposition when services perform the most significant functions of a system. This idea first played out with N-Tier architecture and SOA makes it even less concrete.
Some time ago, IT organizations and vendors alike recognized the diminished relevence of named users and sought out a different quantitative value to use in pricing models. Along came CPU based pricing. Accelerating clock speeds made the proposition weak over time anyway but virtualization all but invalidates the model. You could argue this is just math but how many virtual CPU's you operate determining what you pay for won't play out in the real world.
Software vendors have to explore and innovate new ways of monetizing the value their software provides. The Web itself has been churning out new business models for years and it seems that churn has finally washed over enterprise software, erasing the lines in the sand we had drawn to define what we were getting for the investment.
I have to be careful that my years in IT don't overly bias my opinion but no friction is potentially as bad as too much. As Chuck stresses, the way we think about IT infrastructure needs to change. Unfortunately, the temptation to follow he path of least resistance can have disasterous results. If you remove the constraints of physical resources and don't step up the discpline around management of the allocation, that new found capasity will quickly be swallowed up by poor performing applications.
I can't count the number of times someone immediately suggested throwing more hardware at a performance problem but when that proved too expensive, they went in and fixed the query causing the problem. When adding capasity is easier AND cheaper than changing code – it's the end of the world as we know it. I seriously don't want to depend draconian operational practices. I LOATH them. These are however some of the harsh realities we have to think about enterprise software value and control in Chuck's brave new world.


this Chevelle SS 396 convertible model.
The 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle and Chevrolet Malibu models got some styling tweaks that resulted in a longer, more straightforward appearance. Large taillamps went into a new rear end with standard backup lights. Otherwise, visible change was modest.
"What you'll see inside," claimed the sales brochure for the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle and Chevrolet Malibu, "will probably bring on a severe compulsion to go driving." Front disc brakes were available on all models, and a new dual master cylinder brake system incorporated a warning light.
Super Sport versions had an exclusive grille design, bright wheel well moldings, gray-toned rocker moldings, and a domed hood with dummy air intake slots. The 375-horsepower 396-cubic-inch V-8 officially departed from the options list, but 612 were built anyway.
The step-up engine in the Super Sport 396 dropped from 360 to 350 horsepower, while the base V-8 stuck with 325 horsepower. About 63,000 Super Sports were produced.
"Quick-Size" SS 396 Sport Coupes and convertibles were promoted as "the car for the Driving Man." Malibus added family-focused luxury to the mix and the 300 series emphasized value.
Choosing a Chevelle wasn't so easy. In addition to engines, buyers selected from no less than six transmissions: two three-speeds, four-speed, overdrive, and two automatics. Options included Superlift air shock absorbers, Strato-ease headrests, and special instrumentation.
Although Chevy's big news for 1967 was the introduction of the Camaro, Chevelle offered a more traditional sort of sportiness. Models in-cluded the SS convertible and SS 2-door Hardtop. The manual-shift feature of the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission was touted in advertising.
included this SS 396 two-door hardtop.


June 17 2002. Mexico 0 – US 2. That is the last time the US won a game in the World Cup. It is time to do it again.
Since that day eight years ago, the US has had a courageous defeat (Germany in 2002), several heroic fight backs (Italy in 2006 and England and Slovenia in 2010) and a couple of pathetic collapses (Czech Republic and Ghana in 2006). It is time to put a W up on the scoreboard.
For the US to advance into the knockout round next week, they need to beat Algeria. There may be some mathematical models which allow the US to draw and still go through, but that is immaterial. If you cannot win a game in group play, and you cannot beat a middling team like Algeria when it really counts, you do not deserve to see the next round. The US has to prove that it is ready to do that.
What is the first step? It is time for the US to score the first goal and take a lead. The US team has not actually taken a lead in a World Cup game since that battle with Mexico in Korea. In the following six World Cups games in which the US has played, the other guys have scored first in all six. The US has found itself in a hole and has had to stretch and push to climb out. Sometimes that pushing has given the other team more chances to score (Czech Republic 2006). Sometimes that pushing has been heroic (Slovenia 2010). In either case, it is a bad position to be in if you value victories as opposed to heroism.
This pattern is nothing new for the US. Counting World Cup Qualifications games, you have to go all the way back to September 9, 2009 and the US's 1-0 defeat over Trinidad & Tobago to find the last time the US scored first in a competitive match. Since then, in draws to Costa Rica, England and Slovenia and a victory over Honduras, the US has always given up the first goal, often early in the first half.
The US is well positioned to reverse this trend on Wednesday. For Algeria have any hope of going through, they have to beat the US, and to beat them, Algeria will need to do something they have failed to do against Slovenia or England – score a goal. Truthfully, they have not really had a dangerous shot on target in this tournament.
Nevertheless, Algeria will have to press forward in search of that goal, and they should leave themselves vulnerable to a counter. Algeria have been well-organized this tournament, but they are not as quick or as athletic as the US team, and if they press they can be beaten.
Four years after the disappointment of Germany 2006 and eight years after the false dawn that may have been Japan/Korea 2002, this is the chance for the US to show the world that our brand of soccer has really arrived on the world stage. To go through the group play undefeated and head into the knock-out round on the back of an important victory would prove that last year's Confederations Cup run was not a fluke. However, those theories need to be proved with a victory on Wednesday. Nothing less will do.
This article is dumb. The World Cup only takes place every 4 years. We went one World Cup without a win, so what (and we were the only team to tie Italy and did it with 9 men (2 red cards). We have not lost a game at this world cup and had an amazing comeback that past U.S. teams probably would not have pulled off. While you can criticize the slow start of the U.S. team (which I agree needs to improve if they have a chance on going deep in this tournament), but a 2 goal comeback (really 3) on this large a world stage just shows the confidence this team has built up. You can spin it that the U.S. has gone 8 long years, but that is so stupid because it is only 1 world cup.
Win the World Cup? Not until they can be consistent. Come on they beat Slovenia and played poorly against England. You think this group can beat Argentina or Brazil? I don't think so. If they were able to play against Mexico, they (USMNT) couldn't beat them either.
Played poorly against England? They tied England which is one of the top seeds and actually almost beat them expect for a post. Against Slovenia, slow start but great comeback. Slovenia qualified out of Europe which is a tough road for any team (hardly New Zealand) and to ridicule is simply uninformed. Slovenia beat several quality teams to qualify and had to beat Ukraine in a playoff. I am not saying win the World Cup but we are now in a league with some very good countries although still searching for actual stars although we may have three in Donovan, Dempsey and Howard and a top player in Bradley. Regarding Mexico, HELLO. Don't mention the last gold cup because we did not take that one seriously because of no implications (we beat them on the prior one that counted for the Confederations Cup). Outside of Mexico, we don't lose to them (look at the record). In the U.S. where it is actually neutral ground if not more Mexico, we beat them almost every time. In Mexico, they have us play them in Mexico City at that high alttitude.
Some think that we did on Friday, but if we can't beat Algeria, we don't really deserve to be in the round of 16 anyway. England doesn't look at like they deserve to be in the next round for a great example.


There are no messages on oklamd's profile yet.
Elephant because I never thought I would get a chance.
Cape because it is what hunting dangerous game is about.
Hunt as often as you can, bring a friend-you won't regret it.


text:
ch-ch-changes Aug. 28, 2019
Lord & Taylor Sold to Rental Service
By Sarah Spellings@sarahjanespellings
Photo: Adam Rountree/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Today, the Silicon Valley–born clothing-rental service Le Tote reached an agreement to buy Lord & Taylor, the famous department store. The new guard is buying the old guard, it seems.
The $75 million deal means that Le Tote will operate Lord & Taylor's 38 stores and e-commerce business, and will bring its techy magic ("data, proprietary technology, and innovation," per a press release) to the operation. Le Tote gives members a monthly tote of personalized clothing they can keep or return. It's cheaper and less brand-driven than services like Rent the Runway; subscriptions start at $79 a month. The Lord & Taylor acquisition will give members thousands more options to rent, according to Le Tote's homepage.
Lord & Taylor, formerly owned by Hudson's Bay Company, has been hurting recently. The iconic flagship store in Manhattan was sold to WeWork for $850 million, after 104 years on Fifth Avenue. Could this be the beginning of a trend — start-ups snatching up traditional department stores? Possibly. Many department stores, such as Barneys New York, have been struggling for years. Meanwhile, there's been an explosion of rental services. Rent the Runway is valued at $1 billion, while Le Tote is estimated to be worth around $180 million. Even Ann Taylor and Bloomingdale's have gotten in on the rental craze. There's a retail apocalypse going on for stores, but rental services are booming. 'Tis the new wave.
le tote
Lord & Taylor Sold to Rental Service Le Tote


text:
Feedback in Communication Studies
An Introduction to Punctuation
Humanities › English
"Remember," says Mark David Gerson, "the only reason to offer feedback is to support the writer and his or her work. This is not a test of your ability to pick out flaws. Don't be smart. Be gentle. Don't show off. Be fair" ( Writers Block Unblocked, 2014).
sturti/Getty Images
by Richard Nordquist
Dr. Richard Nordquist is professor emeritus of rhetoric and English at Georgia Southern University and the author of several university-level grammar and composition textbooks.
In communication studies, feedback is the response of an audience to a message or activity.
Feedback can be conveyed both verbally and nonverbally.
"[L]earning how to give effective feedback is as important as any subject matter we teach," says Regie Routman. "Yet giving useful feedback is one of the most elusive elements in teaching and learning" (Read, Write, Lead, 2014).
Examples and Observations
"The term 'feedback' is taken from cybernetics, a branch of engineering concerned with self-regulating systems. In its simplest form, feedback is a self-stabilizing control system such as the Watt steam governor, which regulates the speed of a steam engine or a thermostat that controls the temperature of a room or oven. In the communication process, feedback refers to a response from the receiver which gives the communicator an idea of how the message is being received and whether it needs to be modified. . . .
"Strictly speaking, negative feedback does not imply 'bad,' and positive feedback 'good.' Negative feedback indicates that you should do less of what you are doing or change to something else. Positive feedback encourages you to increase what you are doing, which can go out of control (over excitement at a party, fighting or having a row). If you are crying, feedback from those around may cause you to dry your eyes and put on a brave face (if feedback is negative) or weep unashamedly (if feedback is positive)." (David Gill and Bridget Adams, ABC of Communication Studies, 2nd ed. Nelson Thomas, 2002)
Useful Feedback on Writing
"The most useful feedback you can give someone (or receive yourself) is neither vague encouragement ('Good start! Keep at it!') nor scorching criticism ('Sloppy method!'), but rather an honest assessment of how the text reads. In other words, 'Rewrite your introduction because I don't like it' is not nearly as helpful as 'You start off saying you want to look at trends in functionalistic interior design, but you seem to spend most of your time talking about the use of color among the Bauhaus designers.' This gives the author not only insight into what is confusing the reader but also several options for fixing it: She can rewrite the introduction either to focus on Bauhaus designers or to better explain the link between functionalistic interior design and Bauhaus designers, or she can restructure the paper to talk about other aspects of functionalistic interior design." (Lynn P. Nygaard, Writing for Scholars: A Practical Guide to Making Sense and Being Heard. Universitetsforlaget, 2008)
Feedback on Public Speaking
"Public speaking presents different opportunities for feedback, or listener response to a message, than does dyadic, small group, or mass communication. . . . Partners in conversation continually respond to one another in back-and-forth fashion; in small groups, participants expect interruptions for purposes of clarification or redirection. However, because the receiver of the message in mass communication is physically removed from the messenger, feedback is delayed until after the event, as in TV ratings.
"Public speaking offers a middle ground between low and high levels of feedback. Public speaking does not permit the constant exchange of information between listener and speaker that happens in conversation, but audiences can and do provide ample verbal and non-verbal cues to what they are thinking and feeling. Facial expressions, vocalizations (including laughter or disapproving noises), gestures, applause, and a range of body movements all signal the audience's response to the speaker." (Dan O'Hair, Rob Stewart, and Hannah Rubenstein, Speaker's Guidebook: Text and Reference, 3rd ed. Bedford/St. Martin's, 2007)
Peer Feedback
"[S]ome researchers and classroom practitioners remain unconvinced of the merits of peer feedback for L2 student writers, who may not have the linguistic knowledge base or intuitions to give accurate or helpful information to their classmates . . .." (Dana Ferris, "Written Discourse Analysis and Second Language Teaching." Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning, Volume 2, ed. by Eli Hinkel. Taylor & Francis, 2011)
Feedback in Conversations
Ira Wells: Mrs. Schmidt asked me to move out. That place next door to you, is that still empty?
Margo Sperling: I don't know, Ira. I don't think I could take it. I mean you just never say anything, for God's sake. It's not fair, because I have to keep up my side of the conversation and your side of the conversation. Yeah, that's it: you just never say anything, for God's sake. I want some feedback from you. I want to know what you think about things . . . and what you think about me.
(Art Carney and Lily Tomlin in The Late Show, 1977)
Learn the Art of Communication and See How It's Used Effectively
Know the Receiver's Role in Communication to Help Avoid Major Pitfalls
Understanding the Nature of Messages in the Communication Process
Tips for Using Active Listening Productively in the Classroom
What Do Noise and Interference Refer to in the Communication Process?
How to Handle Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom
What Is the Sender in the Communication Process?
What Is the Medium in the Communication Process?
How to Give a Great Group Presentation
Social Media in Politics - Twitter and Facebook as Campaigns Tools
Learn the Basic Elements of the Communication Process
The Power of Indirectness in Speaking and Writing
Texting Etiquette 101: Drop the Period
24 Simple Rules that Every Teacher Should Strive to Follow
What Is Nonverbal Communication?
What Is the Meaning of 'Discourse'?


Boosting and maintaining morale is one challenge that every employer faces. Offering an incentive of essentially "unlimited" vacation time at an employee's disposal is a major draw of talent who may be swayed by other companies offering great benefits packages. Offering and supplying unlimited paid time off is an instant morale boost.
We have all been there. End of year or end of cycle where paid time off is available to be used and we are rushed to use that time before it gets cashed out or blocked by accrual caps. By offering unlimited paid time off, employees are less likely to bank and dump that time. They may spread the time out, take smaller chunks of time off, and use the time when things come up, rather than use it at the worst time or because they were forced to.
Con: No rush to come back. One downside is that once the employee's foot is out the door, they may be no rush to get that foot back inside. One major risk is some employees may take advantage of this policy or skip out of the office for larger chunks of time. Some employees may come and go so often that it starts to impact their work and those who rely on them.
Human Resources (HR) costs and managing of employee's time off can be daunting, tricky, and costly all in itself. Watching employees' time so they don't abuse it comes at a price. With unlimited time, HR doesn't have keep track of how much personal time, sick time, accrued time, etc. so closely. Some numbers suggest that an unlimited vacation time policy saved companies over 50 hours a year in administrative time.
Con: Implementation is tricky. For those employees who have been with a company before an unlimited time off policy goes into effect may be impacted by the banked hours they were able to keep. For many "old timers" who leave they may want to cash out their hours for cash. Those folks would need to be considered if "paid time off" became non-monetized in value.
Consider all the overhead of housing employees throughout the year and the cost associated with each employee being in the office each and every day. By offering unlimited paid time off, employees may become more efficient, happier, and do not waste as much time in the office because they are tied to a "schedule." By allowing employees to go when they need, they reduce wasted time, energy, and overall overhead costs.
Con: Lack of face time. Employees that are out of the office tend to not be as visible. Therefore, offering unlimited paid time may be a dip in important face time with their colleagues and business partners. If companies rely on face time and presence, this option may put a damper on the party.
How good does "unlimited paid time off" sound? It sounds like a perk nobody could pass up, like freedom for employees, and like it is almost too good to be true. Bragging about this option would make a company sound great to work for and seem very forward thinking.
Con: Performance can be bad. One downside with giving employees complete freedom is that for those that may take advantage, could leave a company in worse shape. Performance could go down, which may ultimately impact the overall strength of the company. Having one bad apple may ruin it for the whole barrel.
While there are many pros to offering unlimited paid time off for employees, companies must also think of the other side of the coin. By offering employees such an amazing perk, a company could be positioned to increase productivity, morale, and overall appearances. However that can also be the exact opposite if not implemented correctly. By understanding the above 5 pros and cons, companies can now consider if this is a right move to make at the current time. By going in this direction, the innovative approach to employee benefits could also impact the company's interests.
The growing expansion of utilizing SMS (Short Message Service) or most commonly referred to as "text messaging" has made its way into the market in a bigger way than telling a friend you're running late, or notifying a loved one you made it home safely. SMS is now being used by the most popular businesses out there and has given consumers an even more hands-on way to stay in the loop. But is SMS right or even needed for every business? Let's dive into the top 5 business models that may benefit from the use of SMS notifications in their communication plans.
You've seen this if you have signed up for a Google email account or signed up for an account involving your identity. You sign up and are asked for a cell phone number to text a code to, which is entered on the account to verify you did in fact sign up, and are who you say you are. Well, if your business involved confirming any form of identity, or wants to safeguard personal information, creating an SMS notification/confirmation system may be right for you.
Does your business confirm reservations for dinner? Confirm a car will arrive in 5 minutes? Do you want to notify customers that their order has been placed and should expect a shipment soon? If any of these are a yes, then SMS services are a huge need. People have their phones everywhere they go, so sending a simple text saying "your table is ready" or a text confirming the order of a new slick gadget has made its way to the shipping dock will ensure a happy customer stays happy, simply because they were notified right when the information becomes known.
Movie starts in 5 minutes, plane will be a little late, or the shuttle that was supposed to be arriving now is not quite there. All of these scenarios require timing and with SMS, many businesses are tapping into the simple method of keeping customers in the loop. If your business has anything to do with timing of anything, from shipment to opening its doors, to notifying the next step of the process they are "good to go", then SMS services could be a huge method to keep productivity high and clock watching low.
Ready to upgrade? Want to cash in on a limited time offer? Want a coupon for your next purchase? If your business has coupons or deals to share that can save customers money, text messaging is one way to approach this with consumers. Many businesses are using SMS notifications to alert its current customers of big sales, eligibility on cool new products, and upcoming deals that they can save for later use. If your business has any sort of deals to be mentioned, get the message out there with SMS.
Last but certainly not to be dismissed is the idea that any business that has a customer demand for SMS should consider using text communication. Any business knows that if their customers want it, then one should consider it. If customers are asking or suggesting text communication, consider implementing into your service. Simple to use and powerful means of communication may be an easy solution to consider when looking at other means of staying engaged.
Using SMS or "text messaging" in some business models are more appropriate than others. Knowing the right places, methods, and setup are a whole other bag of tricks. If your business could possibly use SMS communication for reaching their customers and growing their brand, considering the use of such a service may be worth a look. By following the above business models or services that may benefit from SMS is the first place to start in implementing the modern day method for communication to the masses.
The New Year offers the opportunity to analyze your current business practices and consider ways to improve the status quo. One strategy small business owners can utilize is looking at the latest big business trends, and evaluating which can help their companies succeed in 2017. To save you time in your search, we have found and included the most popular big business trends in this article.
While the goal of every business is to sell, business-to-business (B2B) companies can benefit from hiring subject matter experts (SMEs) to lead their salesforce. While a typical salesperson can be entry-level, providing price options, delivery times, and general product information, a subject matter expert is much more than that.
This is an experienced professional who is not only extremely knowledgeable in the product or service being sold, but the company's goals, the competition and the overall industry. These professionals can provide a great value to consumers as they can make recommendations based on individual business needs and explain clearly the competitive advantage your offerings have over your competitors.
It's no longer enough to write product descriptions or compile written instructions, as the public is demanding video content. In fact, Cisco predicts that videos will make up 69 percent of all consumer internet traffic in 2017.
Hubspot confirms this prediction; their Consumer Behavior Survey found that 55 percent of users report watching an entire video, versus just 29 percent who would read a blog or 33 percent who would finish an interactive article.
What does this mean for small business owners? Invest into creating videos that highlight your products, services and overall company. This effort will pay off with higher sales; Forbes found that 65 percent of individuals who saw an online video then visited the company that posted it.
Forbes reports that collaboration tools, like Google Docs, are replacing internal communication between employees. Instead of sending and receiving dozens of emails when working on a project, employees make changes and post comments online, which means that B2B companies will have a harder time getting potential customers to read their email campaigns, as they will not check their inboxes as often.
How do you reach new and existing clients if not through email? Through social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Updating relevant photos, posts and news about your company will resonate better with your target audience rather than just blasting emails out at them.
If you choose to implement a big business idea for your small enterprise, such as adding a subject matter expert to your team, or creating a video, you may find it difficult to fund these endeavors. IOU Financial makes it our mission to help small business owners succeed and grow their businesses with small business loans. Click here to find out how you can secure a loan in under 24 hours!
Holiday sales for any business can have a major impact on how the next year begins. Anticipating for the rush can sometimes leave small and big business with excess inventory and decisions to make with what to do with it now, as well as what to do next year to avoid over-ordering. By following some simple steps, businesses can learn what to do with their current inventory excess and how to better plan for the next season's holiday rush. Paying attention to 6 key ways to use extra inventory can keep any business in the black.
Save It: Sure sounds easy and simple. Almost too simple. But if your product or business is in a position to hang onto the inventory for the following year, or for another time to sell, then try and store it. It may be wise to save it for a rainy day.
Next Year: Try and use some inventory from this season for the next if the product can withstand a year of consumer shift. Order less of the "new" next year and mix in current with latest product on the shelves.
Sell as "Bundled" Package Deals: Consumers love great products and they love feeling like they are getting a steal of a deal. So, if you can, bundle some of the extra products into a "package" deal for a limited time offer. Combine items and lower the cost per item for a nice price point and great bundled offer. Consumers will benefit from a "deal" and you will move more than one product off the shelves.
Next Year: Start by selling bundled deals from "last season" next to the latest product at a slightly higher price. Consumers may not buy the new product but will quick to grab the "last season" product at a sale price.
Offer Discounts Next Year: Who doesn't love a deal? So, why not offer a double win for a consumer? Offer your product with the added benefit of an automatic discount on ANY item or product the next season. Consumers like to know they will get something now and like even more the idea of added benefit the next year. If your product is one that consistently is updated, the offer alone will create some buzz for this and years to come.
Next Year: Consider how many products were sold with the current offer and the offer for the following year when you go to place new inventory orders. By looking at how many consumers purchased that deal this year, you can better assess how much you will need.
Create Promotions: Current products make great promotional items. Offer consumers a "free" product with purchase of another. If the product is one that can go well with other purchases or even be used as a promotional item at an event, raffle, give –away, and beyond, then the price you "eat" may be good for future business and getting your unused product in the market. Promotions are a solid way to grow your brand and product.
Next Year: Factor in any promotional items you may use and reduce purchasing any promotional items this year. Use what you have and refrain from ordering any other marketing or promotional items if you have inventory on hand.
Slash Prices: Sales sell goods. If you can offer a great discount and cut prices on your products, it's a great way to get buyers to take your extra inventory. Think about all the extra holiday lights, artificial trees, and snowman wrapping paper that go on sale the day after Christmas. Jump on the price slashing bandwagon and throw one heck of a holiday deal.
Next Year: Anticipate this tactic and use to your advantage. See what goes the fastest once you slash the prices and consider the profit made from this. If it's a good solid money maker, ordering a little extra for this same reason next year may be a good move.
Inventory Liquidator: Not the first choice by any stretch, but if you find yourself in a major pickle then go with a liquidation service-but be cautious. Be aware of the risks to your product integrity and brand name. For some this is a last resort option but if you need to move a lot and reduce the bleeding this may be an option to consider.
Next Year: Run the numbers of this years liquidation and forecasted sales to see if you can withstand this same hit the following year. If it's too close to call, order less and start to consider ideas for back order deals or offers.
Business owners know the ups and downs of planning for the holidays and strategic planning of ordering inventory. However when that inventory doesn't sell in the current year, the worry and stress to move that product rises. By implementing the above 6 ways to use that extra inventory now and plan for next year's product, business owners can tackle the holiday rush with a smile and game plan. Nobody said Santa Claus couldn't come to town all season long.


Fernando Jorge Fluid Diamonds bracelet, at barneys.com.
Eddie Borgo Neo tassel collar, at eddieborgo.com.
Aquazzura Amazon lace-up suede sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Sophia Webster Mitsy velvet-trimmed polka-dot tulle and leather boots, at net-a-porter.com.
Givenchy cone-heel Cuissard boots, at barneys.com.
Sara Battaglia Ladyme Sbang clutch, at secretlocation.ca.
Proenza Schouler Hava chain handbag, at proenzaschouler.com.
Delvaux Brilliant Sellier mini bag, at barneys.com.
Eddie Borgo velvet Pepper Mini Pochette bag, at eddieborgo.com.
Boss Bespoke leather and wool handbag, at hugoboss.com.
Maison Michel English Pink Henrietta fedora, at secretlocation.ca.
Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons architectural crop jacket, at barneys.com.
Anthony Vaccarello lace-up vinyl mini skirt, at net-a-porter.com.
Proenza Schouler A-line lace-up skirt, at proenzaschouler.com.
Saint Laurent leather skinny pants, at net-a-porter.com.
Zimmermann Winsome Sunday dress, at barneys.com.
Boss Dianea A-Line flounced dress, at hugoboss.com.
Narciso Rodriguez one-shoulder crepe dress, at barneys.com.
Gucci Night Garden print silk gown, at gucci.com.
Darlings, what are you loving lately?
Do any of these pretty pieces catch your eye?


text:
Socials :
High End Getaways
News & Show Biz
Travel & Hospitality News
Paparazi
Special Offers & Package
High End Persona
Home » Luxury Hotels » Camlux Hotel, the First Hotel in Kowloon Bay, Opens in Converted Heritage Hong Kong Factory this April
Camlux Hotel, the First Hotel in Kowloon Bay, Opens in Converted Heritage Hong Kong Factory this April
The first hotel landmark in the burgeoning Kowloon Bay
Camlux Hotel is the first hotel in Kowloon Bay, the high potential district on the east side of Kowloon that is currently being redeveloped into an up and coming commercial and residential area. Soft opening in April 2017, Camlux Hotel ishoused in a converted factory heritage space that features 185 contemporary guest rooms on six levels reminiscent of its owning company's industrial history.
"We are proud to be a homegrown hotel brand and are delighted to take part in conserving and revitalising Hong Kong's heritage with Camlux Hotel," said Mr Calvin Wong, General Manager of Camlux Hotel. "Kowloon Bay today is emerging with new commercial buildings and rapid eclectic developments which have led to the demand of introducing a quality hotel in the area."
While the exterior façade of the Hotel remains the same, the building has been given a refreshing coat of coral blue to signal a new change of era in the area. The architectural team overseeing this unique heritage project embraced constraints of the existing factory space, and opened it up to allow more natural light penetration. Two unique courtyards are also refashioned to preserve the traditional industrial sky well whilst creating more space.
The retro-modern six-storey Hotel features 103 Cosy Rooms, 70 Comfy Rooms, 10 Family Rooms and 2 Studio Rooms, ranging from 22 to 32 square metres, rivalling other quality hotels in the city. The non-smoking property also provides extensive services and amenities including free Wi-Fi and Smart TVs that can be conveniently connected to personal entertainment.
All guest rooms feature unique designs inspired by iconic house-ware products that have been used in the past decades, such as wall lamp shades reminiscent of practical and colourful vacuum flasks. The lobby floor also features a playful compilation of various materials that were used to manufacture the vacuum flasks, like brass, copper, stainless steel, glass, and coloured plastics.
A casual and relaxing dining space, Café 15, located on the Ground Floor serving quality international fare for guests and locals to enjoy, from Continental breakfast, to set lunches, Happy Hour delights and an all-day menu.
The Hotel also showcases a meeting room and conference room, a 24-hour gym, on call medical services; and other services such as currency exchange, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, and limousine service.
Located on Wang Kwong Road, Camlux Hotel is conveniently situated near Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre (KITEC), MegaBox, and office buildings in the district. It is within walking distance to Kowloon Bay MTR station, and provides complimentary in town shuttle bus service to shopping districts on Nathan Road as well as the Kowloon Airport Express Link at regular intervals.
"It is an honour to open Camlux Hotel in the same building as the former factory," said Mr Calvin Wong, General Manager of Camlux Hotel."We are also pleased to play an active role in revitalising the district of Kowloon Bay as well as contributing to Hong Kong's niche in providing top quality service and hospitality."
To celebrate the soft opening of Camlux Hotel, 50% off the Best Available Rate will be offered for online bookings until 31 August 2017, subject to availability.
For more information on the Camlux Hotel, please visitwww.camluxhotel.com, call (852) 2593-2828, or email: info@camluxhotel.com.
Time limit is exhausted. Please reload the CAPTCHA. seven − three =
Radisson Blu Dream Redeem
artotel
Take Me To Uluwatu
Freshest Article
Staycation with Confidence at The Bali Dynasty Resort
The first hotel landmark in the burgeoning Kowloon Bay Camlux Hotel is the first hotel in Kowloon...
Menu Jalan Jalan
MAMAKA BY OVOLO UNVEILS ITS ROCKSTAR F&B TEAM LEAD BY CHEF NIC PHILIP
ARTOTEL GROUP TO MANAGE TIJILI BENOA AND TIJILI SEMINYAK BALI
How to Receive Large Payments from Abroad
Artscience Museum of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: The World's First Artscience Museum
Short History Home of 21 gallery spaces, ArtScience Museum is one of the main attractions at...
9 Most Beautiful Beach in The World
1. Ngurtafur Beach, Warbal Island, South-East Maluku. Maluku Province is well-known for many...
7 Countries with best white christmas ever
1. ICELAND (Reykjavik) Photo : reykjavik.com It's been snowing in Iceland since late...
Adiwana Hotels & Resorts Announces the Opening of Its Latest Rustic Eco Resort in Ubud, Adiwana Bee House on 1st August 2019
Shortly after the announcement of Pistachio Restaurant opening on 28th July 2019, Adiwana Hotels...
12 Best City to celebrate New Years Eve
1. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Great food, exciting night markets, lively nightclubs and bars Ho Chi Minh...
Re-Designed and Modified by
The Best Website Development


text:
Michael Andrew Bowles [in Gaelic: Micheál Ó Baoighill] (30 November 1909 – 6 April 1998) was an Irish conductor and composer, who was also active in New Zealand, the US, and England.

Life
Bowles was born in Riverstown, County Sligo, and grew up in Boyle, County Roscommon. In 1924, he moved to Dublin with his family, where he studied the piano at the Read School and joined the Department of Education in 1927 to embark on a career as a civil servant. In 1932, he was persuaded by Fritz Brase to join the Army School of Music as a conducting pupil. After obtaining a BMus at University College Dublin he was seconded to the Army No. 2 Band in Cork and joined Radio Éireann in 1941 as Acting Director of Music, succeeding Vincent O'Brien. When, in 1942, this position became full-time, he resigned from the Army. From 1941 to 1948 he was the main conductor of the Radio Éireann Orchestra, but disagreements surrounding the orchestra's expansion in 1948 caused his resignation. On 6 June 1945, he married Kathleen FitzGerald, daughter of Irish politician Martin FitzGerald.

Bowles had suggested an enlargement of the orchestra to 65 players, with an eventual figure of 80 in mind, as early as 1946. The Irish government considered it essential to recruit musicians from outside Ireland, and "Bowles was directed to travel throughout Europe and audition suitable candidates", which he did in Paris, Lisbon, Rome, Berne, and Brussels in the summer of 1947. However, during his absence the then Director of Broadcasting at Radio Éireann decided to give conducting contracts to Jean Martinon and hold on to Bowles as second option only. "Michael Bowles, acting rather too hastily, offered his own resignation which was accepted."

Bowles then emigrated to New Zealand, where he became the first permanent conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (1950–3) at Wellington, then called the "National Orchestra of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service", having been warmly recommended by the English conductor Sir Adrian Boult, who was an uncle-in-law. He conducted when the orchestra was filmed for the first time in 1952. Among his innovations was the introduction of a public subscription system. In 1953, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal.

Bowles became a visiting professor at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana (1954–58) and subsequently the conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis (1958–63). Climate-related ill-health caused him to leave the United States, and he went to England to teach conducting at the Birmingham School of Music (1963–70).

On his return to Ireland in 1970, Bowles and his wife operated a B&B in Cork, and he held various short-term assignments, including director of the Cultural Relations Committee of the Department of Foreign Affairs (1975–77), during which time he lived in County Wicklow. In this period he conducted the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra for the last time on 16 and 17 January 1977 in Dublin (Gaiety Theatre) and Cork (City Hall). In old age he moved to Dublin, where he died in 1998.

Pete Briquette (born Patrick Martin Cusack) and Johnnie Fingers (born John Peter Moylett), members of the Irish new wave band The Boomtown Rats, are his nephews.

Assessment

In 1959, Bowles published the book The Art of Conducting, with a British edition in 1961 as The Conductor: His Artistry and Craftsmanship In the introduction, Sir Adrian Boult wrote: "I feel sure that his book will be welcomed as an important addition to the growing library of books on conducting, and will be of immense value to those who aspire to practise the art as well as to those whose interest in the music they hear encourages them to explore further the how and why of its problems."

In terms of his role in Irish musical life, Bowles' chief importance lies in his championship of contemporary Irish orchestral music at Radio Éireann during his tenure as director of music and principal conductor. Many works by key composers of this period such as Brian Boydell, Frederick May, Aloys Fleischmann, Éamonn Ó Gallchobhair, Redmond Friel, T.C. Kelly and others received their first performance under him, a list which also includes the concertos for violin (1942) and cello (1945) by E.J. Moeran.

In an obituary (1998), Joseph Ryan wrote: "His role in the consolidation and development of the Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra has not been properly recognised and the current celebration marking the orchestra's fiftieth year is surely a case of revisionism gone mad. It may take some time, but history will furnish a more complete account of Bowles's contribution, particularly in the late 1930s and early 1940s."

Music
Bowles' main ambition was conducting, thus he has never written much nor is his music in a particularly original or modern language. He preferred a tonal approach with stylistic precedents (in Ireland) in Charles V. Stanford and Hamilton Harty. He particularly enjoyed writing vocal music and produced settings of the mass, numerous songs and collections of traditional music.

Selected works
Orchestra
Slabhra fonn Gaedhealacha (1939)
Three Pieces (1941)
Slabhragh d'fhonnaibh Gaedhealacha (1942), for piano and string orchestra
Divertimento for Strings (1943)

Vocal
Anonn 's Anall, for female voices (Dublin: Pigott, 1937)
Dosaen Amhrán do Leanbhai (A Dozen Songs for Children) (Dublin: Oifig an tSoláthair, 1943; new ed. 1976)
Missa 'Ave Maria, for male voices (London: Cary & Co., 1948)
Missa 'Maria immaculata''', for mixed choir (London: Cary & Co., 1948)Missa 'Maria assumpta, for mixed choir (London: Cary & Co., 1949)Three Songs on Poems of Francis Thompson (1949–56; rev. 1982)Five Songs on Poems of James Stephens (1949–57; rev. 1982) (New York, 1957)Four Songs for the Children on Poems of James Stephens (1955–6; rev. 1982)Irish Songs, compiled by Burl Ives, edited with new piano accompaniments by Michael Bowles (New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, c. 1958)Plainsong Mass (Galway: Lynch, 1968)Claisceadal, 2 volumes of folksongs arrangements (Dublin: At the Sign of the Anchor, 1986)

Bibliography
Aloys Fleischmann (ed.): Music in Ireland: A Symposium (Cork: Cork University Press, 1952).
Axel Klein: Die Musik Irlands im 20. Jahrhundert (Hildesheim: Georg Olms Verlag, 1996).
Pat O'Kelly: The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland 1948–1998, a Selected History'' (Dublin: RTÉ, 1998).
Patrick Joseph Kehoe: The Evolution of the Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra, 1926–1954; Ph.D. thesis, Dublin Institute of Technology Conservatory of Music and Drama, 2017), https://arrow.dit.ie/appadoc/87.

References

External links
Profile at Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin
Documents relating to Bowles' time in New Zealand at the National Library of New Zealand

1909 births
1998 deaths
20th-century classical composers
20th-century conductors (music)
Classical composers of church music
Irish classical composers
Irish conductors (music)
Irish male classical composers
Musicians from County Sligo
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra people
Radio personalities from the Republic of Ireland
20th-century male musicians
Irish expatriates in New Zealand
Irish expatriates in the United States
Irish expatriates in the United Kingdom

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Q: Config React BrowserRouter in Google Cloud Engine I am using Google Cloud Platform's PHP based static server. My public folder contains one landing page and and a web-app.
The landing page just is a static html file with few css and image files which resides on root.
The web-app is made of React, it's index.html resides inside the folder named app
I have configured my react app to use BrowserRouter.
The web-app returns 404 error when I refresh any page inside the app.
How to configure app.yaml to solve this. My current configuration is below:
    runtime: php55
    api_version: 1
    threadsafe: true
    skip_files:
    - src/
    - node_modules/
    - ^(.*/)?app\.yaml
    - ^(.*/)?gitlab\.yml
    - ^(.*/)?app\.yaml
    - ^package\.json
    - ^package-lock\.json
    - ^README\.md
    - ^webpack.config\.js
    - ^(.*/)?#.*#
    - ^(.*/)?.*~
    - ^(.*/)?.*\.py[co]
    - ^(.*/)?.*/RCS/.*
    - ^(.*/)?\..*

    handlers:
    - url: /
      static_files: public/index.html
      upload: public/index.html
      secure: always

    - url: /app/(.*\.(html|js|css))$
      static_files: public/app/\1
      upload: public/app/.*\.(html|js|css)$
      secure: always

    - url: /(.*)
      static_files: public/\1
      upload: public/(.*)
      secure: always

I want to achieve something like nginx server's try_files option.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Recently market has been flooded with 400GB and 800GB versions of Intel 910 Enterprise PCIe SSD priced just one tenth of original cost. Downside of this device is its inability to boot requiring separate SSD for system files and software RAID0 support from OS. Both obvious downsides for my intended use with ESXi.


text:
HSBC and First Direct cut regular savings rates to 1%
Naomi Schraer | News Reporter
Share this Share Close
HSBC and First Direct have cut the interest paid on their regular savings accounts from 2.75% to 1% for new customers, just days after MoneySavingExpert.com warned a rate reduction was on the cards.
The regular savers, which are only available to those who already have current accounts with the banks, were among our top picks for those saving a set amount each month for a year. But they will no longer feature in our best-buy tables at the new rate – see below for more on the current top accounts.
MSE warned last week that the rates were likely to drop to 1% today (Tuesday 24 November) after we saw emails sent to HSBC customers in error listing the lower rate. HSBC and First Direct are sister banks, as is M&S Bank, which had also withdrawn its own regular saver to new users earlier this month.
Existing First Direct and HSBC regular saver customers are unaffected though, as their 2.75% rate is locked in for 12 months from opening the account. You can't make penalty-free withdrawals from these accounts (you'll lose almost all your interest if you do so), but remember when your account term ends, as at this point your cash will be transferred into an easy-access account with a lower rate.
The news comes on a bad day for savers as NS&I is also today slashing rates on certain accounts for new and existing customers. Those with variable rate savings accounts, such as Income Bonds, will see rates drop straightaway, while those with a fixed rate account, such as Guaranteed Income Bonds, will keep their rate until the end of the term.
If you're now in the market for a new savings account, see our Regular Savings Accounts and Top Savings Accounts guides for full info on the options available.
What are the top regular savings rates now?
While First Direct and HSBC's regular savings accounts were among our top picks, they weren't offering the best rate, which is currently still available from NatWest and RBS.
The sister banks offer 3.04% variable interest on their regular savings accounts, though you can only save a maximum of £50 a month, compared with £25 to £250 a month at HSBC and £25 to £300 at First Direct.
Both accounts have a variable interest rate, which means returns aren't certain – though they allow unlimited withdrawals, so you can move your cash penalty-free if the rate drops. You'll also need to have or open a NatWest or RBS current account to access the linked savings accounts.
If you don't have one of these current accounts and don't want one, there are open-to-all regular savings accounts that still beat HSBC and First Direct's new 1% rate.
Coventry Building Society, for example, pays 1.55% variable interest, and you can save up to £500 a month. It also allows early withdrawals, though be aware there's a 30-day interest penalty, and again, the rate's variable, so it's worth keeping an eye on it in case it drops.
See our Regular Savings Accounts guide for full info on the options available. If you want to save more each month, you could earn up to 0.7% interest in an easy-access account or up to 0.92% if you're willing to lock your money away for a year. Find full info in our Top Savings Accounts guide.
What do the banks say?
An HSBC UK and First Direct spokesperson said: "The impact of being in a low interest rate environment is well known. But there are a number of different factors that influence the interest rates of savings accounts and each provider will have their own reasons for the products they offer and the associated interest rates."
MSE Forum
Join the MSE Forum discussion
HSBC and First Direct cut top regular savings rates to 1% after MSE warning
This is an open discussion and the comments do not represent the views of MSE. We want everyone to enjoy using our site but spam, bullying and offensive comments will not be tolerated. Posts may be deleted and repeat offenders blocked at our discretion. Please contact fbteam@moneysavingexpert.com if you wish to report any comments.
Martin Lewis video: Which are the best children's savings accounts?
Martin spoke about the issue on his show yesterday
Bank with M&S, HSBC or First Direct? Urgently open its regular saver
M&S Bank is closing its 2.75% AER regular saver account to new customers next week
Ratesetter customers waiting months to access their cash
Some investors with peer-to-peer lender Ratesetter are still waiting for their cash over seven months after trying to withdraw their investments, with 1,000s in virtual queues to access their money
Are negative interest rates on the way? Martin's view as the Bank of England asks lenders if they're ready for them
The Bank of England has written to banks asking them to provide details on how they would cope if interest rates were cut to zero or even turned negative
Saving HSBC First Direct Regular savings
Share this guide?


text:
Chinese bishop 'on the run' after refusing to join state-sanctioned church
Bishop Guo Xijin has fled the custody of state agents and has gone into hiding,
Sophia Yan
19 November 2019 • 11:52am
A Catholic bishop in China is believed to be on the run from state security after refusing to bring his church under a government-sanctioned religious association.
Guo Xijin, 61, has fled the custody of state agents and has gone into hiding, reported Catholic Asia News, a website, and cannot be immediately reached for comment.
Mr Guo is part of a group of bishops that many religious and human rights experts feared would be persecuted after the Vatican inked a deal with Beijing last year on the ordaining bishops.
China has long insisted that it approve appointments, clashing with absolute papal authority to pick bishops. The agreement broke that standoff, and could help pave the way for formal diplomatic ties, but also stoked worries that the Chinese state would have too much power to regulate religion.
Since Communism took hold in China, there have been in practice two Catholic churches - one sanctioned by the government, and an underground one loyal to the Vatican, and it remains unclear what would happen to bishops who refused to fall in line with the government.
China's officially atheist Communist Party – has engaged in a widespread crackdown on religion in the last few years. Authorities have banned Arab-style onion domes on mosques and other buildings – even if merely decorative.
The UN estimates more than a million Muslims have been detained in chilling "re-education" camps, where former detainees have told The Telegraph they were subject to physical torture, psychological intimidation and political indoctrination.
The government has shut down churches not sanctioned by the Party, detaining priests and members of various congregations. And houses of worship, including Buddhist temples, are now mandated to have pictures of Xi Jinping, the leader of the Party.
Chinese authorities claim that people have freedom of religion – provided that they worship in state-sanctioned temples, churches, and mosques. The government has said that all religious believers must "be subordinate to and serve the overall interests of the nation and the Chinese people," making it explicit that they must also "support the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party."


Located at the corner of Ridout Street North and Dufferin Avenue, The Harriston puts you minutes away from everything you need. Overlooking the Thames River and Harris Park with downtown London at your door, The Harriston is perfectly situated in the heart of the city.
Designed with luxury living in mind and with a focus on community, The Harriston offers its residents a chance to experience the tranquility of London's parks and rivers with the convenience of living downtown, minutes away from the market, the best dining, shopping, banking, and recreation the city has to offer.
Building on the character of downtown London, and celebrating the vibrancy of downtown living, The Harriston will be your first choice for luxury living.
When you live at The Harriston, you'll be pleased with the spaciousness of our well-appointed apartment rental suites and their modern finishes. These gorgeous suites also offer generous balconies that provide stunning views of Harris Park, the Forks of the Thames and the beautiful Forest City.
Starting at $1520 plus personal hydro.
You and your guest can enjoy a fireside chat of a game of pool in the Harris lounge.
Experience breathtaking views of the Forest City skyline from your private balcony.
A leasing agent will contact you in regards to completing the application process.
Completing this form does not constitute a rental application or agreement, nor does it guarantee the interested party the particular suite style that has been selected.
What does my suite offer?
And of course, gorgeous, panoramic views!
What does the building offer?
Is there controlled entry to the building?
The building is equipped with security cameras, a controlled lobby, a parking garage doors that can only be accessed by residents.
Each suite contains its own washer and dryer.
Residents are required to sign a pet addendum form at the time of their lease signing if they wish to have pets in the building.
The Guest Suite on the main floor is available for guests of residents. It includes a full bath and sitting area.
Does the building have penthouse suites?
Penthouse suites are available on floors 21, 22, and 23.
What type of fitness facilities are in the building?
Our cardio and weight centre has free weights, treadmills, and elliptical machines, and a yoga studio.
© 2019 Auburn Developments All rights reserved.


text:
At a meeting last night at the Tynan School in South Boston, BRA Director Thomas O'Brien faced a heated panel of Boston City Councilors (Jim Kelly, Peggy Davis-Mullen, Mickey Roache, Stephen F. Murphy, Paul Scapicchio) and South Boston political leaders Senator Stephen F. Lynch and Representative Jack Hart. A number of SAND members attended.
The only two topics of the hostile discussion --during which harsh personal epithets were exchanged long before any citizen testimony was heard, were the BRA's plans for developing 5,000-8,000 residential units in the South Boston Seaport District and the anger felt by many who thought the BRA had been intentionally promoting the Seaport District as a Boston, not a South Boston address.
Mr. O'Brien, apparently stung by having his veracity repeatedly questioned, angrily left the meeting early into the evening and returned after a brief cooling-off period. City Council President Kelly also displayed an uncomfortable sense of outrage. These two men are seemingly incapable of trusting each other or working together. Senator Lynch and Representative Hart, in support of Councilor Kelly, withdrew all support for the BRA Public Realm Plan.
Thankfully, and to the overwhelming applause of approximately 200 South Boston residents in attendance, two long-time residents provided the closing testimony for the evening. These residents gave deeply heartfelt testimonials about their families and multi-generational ties to the community. They both stated that the evening's hot rhetoric and name-calling was inappropriate, and both registered disappointment that South Boston's political leadership would work against a 2-year planning effort because of a naming issue, and a difference over 1-2 thousand housing units. Both men appealed to all the political leaders to get back to work and achieve compromise.
These two residents were able to bring this meeting to an uplifting close.
SAND Comment
A number of significant points were made during the evening, which help understand the gap between South Boston leaders and the BRA.
Mr. O'Brien demonstrated commendable resolve regarding the number of housing units (5,000 - 8,000) in order to make the waterfront a 24-hour livable area.
The opposition to housing is due to a number of issues. A popular yet unspoken notion is that housing will weaken South Boston's existing voting power. At this meeting, however, it became much more evident that A) Senator Lynch fears that housing will kill the blue-collar opportunities for work in the MIP and B) South Boston's political leaders do not trust the City in linkage spending on affordable housing within the South Boston neighborhood.
Both issues raise legitimate concerns and warrant further thought.
The South Boston community will be impacted and therefore should be compensated through linkage. Council President Kelly is concerned that residential development does not return linkage and therefore will not help the South Boston neighborhood. He stated at this meeting that 5,000-8,000 housing units could reduce linkage payments by $20 million (based on his estimate that a strictly commercial district could return $40 million).
In defense of residential growth, Mr. O'Brien asserts that A) residential development will alleviate the incredible stresses on the housing market B) will make the waterfront a vibrant area and therefore more encouraging for commercial enterprises (which can generate linkage). O'Brien also suggested that housing subsidies could be made available to increase available housing funds.
Councilor Kelly indicated that the City has a terrible track record in allocating linkage for South Boston -- an area that has received under 2% of over $45 million since the linkage program began. He also stated that there were legal precedents for a community to receive a significant compensation for impacts that it experienced, whereas the BRA feels that linkage should be distributed more evenly across Boston.
One revealing area of discussion demonstrated the lack of trust between the BRA and the City Council. Mr. O'Brien has stated the City's position that all linkage payments will go to a public trust where it will be distributed fairly to different neighborhoods. South Boston leaders, however, were under the impression that 50% of linkage would go to the South Boston Betterment Trust (SBBT) for distribution (NOTE: for better or worse, this was also our impression from past meetings). South Boston leaders stated that they had approved the Convention Center with this understanding. The BRA believes that the SBBT may receive optional matching funds from developers, but Mr. O'Brien did not indicate why a developer would make such a voluntary contribution.
In summary, South Boston leaders feel that the positive and negative effects of waterfront development are not being properly mitigated for the benefit of the impacted community. SAND has supported the position that South Boston should be able to secure an ample percentage of linkage while still enabling significant residential development on its waterfront.
Mr. O'Brien's position is also reasonable in that he does not want to sacrifice the success of the waterfront for the sake of maximizing linkage.
South Boston leaders want South Boston to retain some control over the Seaport District, an area they (and their constituents) have looked after for many generations. Councilor Kelly's suggestion that it be called the "South Boston waterfront" is unworkable because it confuses people with Carson beach and other harborside areas.
The BRA has not been clear on why the "South Boston" name should not be attached to the area. It was implied last night that developers are pushing for a "Boston" address because of the name cache.
SAND continues to call the area the "South Boston Seaport District".
The meeting between the BRA and City Council was absolutely jaw-dropping by everyone in attendance. No one was aware of the hostility between Director O'Brien and Councilor Kelly. The level of personal attacks against O'Brien were unwarranted, but were indicative of a deep sense of mistrust between the BRA (as an organization) and the City Council.
Although SAND has had disagreements with almost every party involved, we have been optimistic that these leaders could come to a workable compromise on the waterfront plan. We continue to express this belief based on the actual issues of concern and will look forward to working with Mr. O'Brien, Councilor Kelly, Senator Lynch and Rep. Hart -- hopefully long into the future.


The Compounds found in plant based foods (such as fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains) that have antioxidant or hormonal activity. These antioxidants reduce the chances of certain cancers and chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
- The anthocyanine also may reduce breast cancer.
Although it may be difficult to avoid much of these causers of free radicals, at least being aware of what may cause oxidative stress can potentially improve the conscious importance of why phytochemicals are very important in every day eating habits.


Courtesy of: West Bay Rotary Ten restaurants and kitchens drew a good crowd to the West Bay Rotary Chili Challenge fundraiser held at the 16 Bay View Hotel banquet room Feb. 9.
CAMDEN — It was cold outside Feb. 9, but the chilliest place that afternoon was 16 Bay View during West Bay Rotary's annual Chili Challenge.
Of the 10 restaurants and professional kitchens aiming to please the crowd and raise funds for local organizations, this year's winners were First Place, Waterfront Restaurant; Second Place, French & Brawn; and Third Place, Quarry Hill.
Local restaurants served up their best chilies to members of the public who were invited to try all of them, and be the judges. In addition to the winners, participating eateries included The Jack, Rockport Diner, The Norumbega Inn, The Wave Cafe, Bagel Cafe, Marriner's Restaurant and Sea Dog Brewing Company.
The Chili Challenge is one of West Bay Rotary's five major fundraising events, with net proceeds benefiting charities and nonprofit organizations.
Sponsors for this year's Chili Challenge were Allen Insurance and Financial, David C. Olivas, DDS, Forristall Ocean Engineering, French & Brawn, North Atlantic Painting, Pen Bay Medical Center, Robbins Lumber, Sandy Cox, Better Homes and Gardens/Masiello Group, Williams CPA Group and Camden National Bank.
Each year the club makes financial and hands-on contributions to worthy projects and organizations in the area. It has provided vocational scholarships to assist students and heating oil funds to the three area towns for distribution. Members have supported local organizations such as Midcoast Habitat for Humanity, Knox County Homeless Coalition, One Less Worry and food banks. While giving locally, the club also supports programs of Rotary International, such as the worldwide program to eradicate polio.
For more information, visit West Bay Rotary's website, westbayrotaryofmaine.org, follow on Facebook, or email westbayrotaryinfo@gmail.com.


As you navigate your divorce, a pervasive struggle is learning to get your ex out of your mind. Whether it is because of anger, heartache, jealously, or sadness, the emotions surrounding the person we were married to have a way of making it hard to move forward.
Those emotions can creep up on you when you least expect it, especially when the split wasn't exactly amicable.
So, the next time you start thinking about your ex—wondering why they changed, why they are acting so differently, how they could have moved on so quickly with someone else, how they can be so happy in spite of all of the bad stuff they did to you and all the hurt they have caused—remember the following.
Your emotional energy is finite. Don't waste it dwelling on your ex.
Think about it—you have a lot of work ahead of you. You are learning how to let things go. You are embracing what it means to be independent and on your own. You are discovering what it means to make decisions that are best for you. You are finding out what living life on your own terms means and how to put yourself first for a change.
That's a pretty awesome to-do list because it focuses on your recovery and taking your life back. So, where do the following thought patterns fit in with your recovery?
I get so angry thinking about how my ex screwed me over with savings and retirement and now he says he can't pay spousal support. What a pile of crap!
I'll admit it…I'm envious that my ex is getting married again and they want our children in the wedding party. Are you f*cking kidding me?!
I'm so worried about my ex—he's been so depressed since I told him I couldn't be married to him anymore. He calls me every day to say how sad he is. I feel so guilty!
Trick question! None of those thought patterns fit into your recovery, because dwelling on your ex does not help you.
Need some help? Take a look at the exercise below!
The next time you catch yourself thinking about your ex, do this simple exercise. Or, you can even be proactive about it. Even when you're not thinking about your ex, this is still an amazing shift in your thinking that will help with your divorce recovery. To get you started, take a look at my examples below!
My son mentioned my ex's new fiancée and it really angered me.
I heard that he's driving a new sports car but he says he can't pay alimony. What the heck?
Wait—how does feeling angry help ME?
Hmmmm. Thinking about the ex doesn't help me. I am going to acknowledge that I heard the information but then just stop there and not spend my energy thinking about it.
I recognize this anger I feel when hearing about my ex. Instead of letting that anger get to me, I am going to flip the switch and channel those emotions into something that serves me.
See what I mean? There's literally dozens of other awesome things you can spend your emotional energy on that will help your healing, so rock the hell out of those.
Granted, switching this frame of mind may not happen overnight, and it certainly comes with practice. But the more mindful you are and the kindness you show to yourself in the form of channeling those bad feelings into something that's actually good for you, the less stressed you feel.
Martha Bodyfelt is a CDC Certified Divorce Coach® whose website Surviving Your Split helps readers gain clarity and get their confidence back so they can move on with their lives. For your free Divorce Goddess Recovery guide, stop by http://survivingyoursplit.com/ or say hello at [email protected].


text:
The 50 Best Guns Ever Made
Survival Equipment, Weapons
Japan nuclear crisis: First ban on all Japanese food over nuclear worries
Natural Disasters News, News
India banned all food imports from Japan on Tuesday, the first country to impose a blanket block over radiation from a stricken nuclear plant, as shares in its operator plunged to an all-time low.
Water contaminated with radioactive material from the Fukushima atomic plant has been flowing into the Pacific Ocean Photo: NHK/AFP/GETTY
With workers pumping toxic water from the Fukushima atomic plant into the Pacific Ocean for a second day, Japan imposed a legal limit for radioactive iodine in fish, adding it would look at widening tests to cover a larger area.
Raised levels of radioactive iodine had been discovered in a fish caught off Ibaraki prefecture, south of the crippled plant.
An Indian government statement said all food imports from Japan "stand suspended with immediate effect" for three months, or until "credible information is available that the radiation hazard has subsided to acceptable limits".
The move by India, which imports small amounts of fruits, vegetables and processed food, is the first nationwide ban, while several countries including China, Singapore and the United States have blocked food from some Japanese prefectures.
Survival Spot is dedicated to helping everyone learn philosophy and fundamentals of preparedness and survival.


Visit to a clay pot making factory - Clay Craft MalaysiaJun 2, 2012 . .bananamana/clay-expression-clay-craft-malaysia-o505-en In this video, Cindy shares with us her visit to a clay pot making.process of making ceramic in factory in malaysia,Murata Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Kuala Lumpur Office .Manufacturing of Capacitors . Suite 13.01, Level 13, Menara IGB, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Murata Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Penang Office | Murata .
Murata Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Penang Officeのをごします。 . Unit 6.03, Menara Boustead, 39 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang, Malaysia . 8/23/2017 Murata introduces analog output AMR sensor for manufacturing . Timing Devices (Ceramic Resonator / Crystal Unit / Oscillator).
MML started venturing into manufacturing full body porcelain tiles in 1991. . to a full range ceramic tile manufacturer, producing porcelain and ceramic tiles. . Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Malaysia) and Suria KLCC (Malaysia) are but a.
Ceramic Industry Magazine | The exclusive global voice of ceramic .
Ceramic Industry magazine covers technology and trends for traditional and advanced ceramic manufacturing, as well as glass, brick, refractories and related industries. . Do you hire other companies to complete jobs in your workplace? . The most common of these thin-film vacuum coating processes include evaporation.
Shinko Ceramics (M) Sdn Bhd was established in 1988 as SNKO Ceramics (M) Sdn . other than Malaysia including, The United States, Canada, France, Germany, . SHINKO today consists of three manufacturing plant respectively in Japan,.
CeramTec in Malaysia – Advanced Ceramics for Glove Dipping . CeramTec Malaysia primarily specializing in ceramic dipping formers for glove manufacturing. . Advanced ceramics from CeramTec, as an international manufacturer and.
Manufacturing of Capacitors . Suite 13.01, Level 13, Menara IGB, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Industrial Products - manufacturing and sale of fibre cement and concrete roofing . Today, HLYM is also proud to be in the unique position of being the motorcycle manufacturer in Malaysia with triple certifications of ISO 9002 . Ceramic Tiles.
The CeramTec subsidiary in Seremban, Malaysia produces and sells ceramic dipping formers used to manufacture rubber gloves, operation/surgical gloves,.
Notwithstanding the diversity of material compositions formulated to meet the requirements, the piezo-ceramic manufacturing process follows a basic scheme:.
CI Top 10 Advanced Ceramic Manufacturers | 2013-09-03 | Ceramic .
Sep 3, 2013 . Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. . CoorsTek is a manufacturer of ceramics for automotive and tooling components, fluid handling and computer.
personalized gifts, ceramic mugs, ceramic mug manufacturers .
personalized gifts, ceramic mugs, ceramic mug manufacturers, premium items. . including the initial development of raw materials, moulding manufacturing to . Growing with Malaysia, our products, in various forms, now find their way to.
Keywords: Act, Mass production, Kelantan Traditional Pottery . Pottery also refers to the art of craft of the potter or the manufacturer of . the act of mass production can be explained as the process of manufacturing products in large quantities.
. in the forefront of Supplier-Managed Inventory for its chemical manufacturing, . all major ports and industrial hubs across Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore.
The facility sits on 63 acres of land and includes manufacturing, sales and . global benefits to all staff - but in addition to these, the Malaysian business offers:.
Jul 2, 2012 . this june, designboom requested a manufacturing tour of LAUFEN ceramics factory. we had the opportunity to document the many steps and.
About Us | Butterfly Ceramic | Roof Tiles manufacturer and supplier .
. large and modern roof tiles manufacturer and supplier in Malaysia with an annual . in late 1970′s, it has over forty years of history in roof tiles manufacturing.
Superior Technical Ceramics | Advanced Technical Ceramics .
Dec 11, 2014 . Faculty of Islamic Studies, National University of Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Malaysia; . Most of these companies fear that implementing lean practices is . be adapted in manufacturing Halal food products to improve the overall.
Environmental Performance Evaluation of a Rubber Glove .
manufacturing companies in Malaysia, which generally export their products, . In the manufacturing process, heated ceramic formers are first dipped into a.
Founded in the year 1979; the first manufacturing plant was established in . to the success of Niro Ceramic Malaysia's establishment in 1988 and Niro Ceramic.
We were the first ceramic supplier on the internet in 1999 and we continue to be focused on serving internet customers. We have a huge selection (over 12,000.
Aw Pottery Studio was founded by the late Mr. Aw Eng-Kwang in mid-1940. The studio had a humble beginning making latex cups for the rubber industry, and . pottery studio flourished into a popular tourist attraction in Machap, Malaysia, and.


text:
package application.custom_views;

import android.app.Activity;
import android.media.MediaPlayer;
import android.view.View;
import android.widget.AdapterView;
import android.widget.ListView;
import application.utils.entitys.MusicSelectorAdapter;
import application.utils.entitys.MusicTrack;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

public class MusicSelectorListView extends ListView {

    private MediaPlayer mediaPlayer;
    private List<MusicTrack> musicTracks = new ArrayList<>();

    public MusicSelectorListView(Activity context, List<MusicTrack> musicTracks) {
        super(context);
        super.setOnItemClickListener(onTrackClickListener);
        super.setAdapter(new MusicSelectorAdapter(musicTracks, context));
        this.musicTracks = musicTracks;
        mediaPlayer = new MediaPlayer();
    }

    private OnItemClickListener onTrackClickListener = new OnItemClickListener() {
        public void onItemClick(AdapterView parent, View v, int index, long id) {
            try {
                if (!mediaPlayer.isPlaying()) {
                    mediaPlayer.setDataSource(musicTracks.get(index).getFilePath());
                    mediaPlayer.prepare();
                    mediaPlayer.start();
                } else
                    mediaPlayer.reset();
            } catch (Exception e) {
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
        }
    };
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
package brainwallet

import (
        "log"
        "sync"
        "bufio"
        "os"
)

// File Writer
func Writer(file string, output chan string, done chan int, wg *sync.WaitGroup) {
        defer wg.Done()

        waitfordone:
        for {
                select {
                case line := <- output:		// received line from output channel

                        outputFile, err := os.OpenFile(file, os.O_WRONLY | os.O_APPEND, 0644)	// Append file
                        if err != nil {
                                log.Println(err)
                                return
                        }
                        writer := bufio.NewWriter(outputFile)

                        outputFile.WriteString(line + "\n")	// Write line to file
                        writer.Flush()				// Flush writer
                        outputFile.Close()

                case <- done:					// Everything is done. Shutdown.
                        break waitfordone
                }
        }
}

// File Creator
func CreateFile(file string) (err error) {
        outputFile, err := os.Create(file)			// Create a file
        if err != nil {
                log.Fatal(err)
                return
        }
        defer outputFile.Close()
        return
}


text:
Peter Gabriel Releases New Song 'Panopticom" (LISTEN)
Peter Gabriel fans have been waiting literal decades for some new music - and it finally arrived.
Gabriel released "Panopticom", the lead single from his upcoming album i/o.
He says the song is based on the idea of "an infinitely expandable accessible data globe".
The track features frequent Gabriel collaborators Brian Eno, Tony Levin, and Manu Katché.
i/o is Gabriels first album of new material in 21 years - since 2002's Up. A release date has not yet been announced.


text:
News Gaming News
'Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course' DLC delayed into 2021
"We aren't content for this final chapter to be anything less than our best work"
By Puah Ziwei
Cuphead. Credit: Studio MDHR
Studio MDHR has further delayed the Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC.
READ MORE: 'Kind Words' is a tiny glimmer of hope in an increasingly harsh pandemic
The developer revealed the delay on Twitter, citing challenges from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as part of the reason. "In true Studio MDHR fashion, we aren't content for this final chapter to be anything less than our best work. […] Meeting this standard has been extremely challenging for us amid the global pandemic that has affected so many of our fellow developers," Chad and Jared Moldenhauer, the founders of Studio MDHR, said in a statement.
"Rather than compromise on our vision in response to COVID, we've made the difficult decision to push back the release of The Delicious Last Course until we are confident it will delight the Cuphead community the way we feel it should," the brothers added.
Check out the full statement below.
The Delicious Last Course is set to add a new playable character, levels, enemies and more. The DLC was first announced in 2018, with a then-expected 2019 release window. However, it was subsequently pushed back to 2020 as the developer wanted to avoid its team entering "crunch".
"The development of the original game taught us a great deal about the importance of making things in a way that's healthy and sustainable for our team," Studio MDHR previously said. "Our highest priority is making sure this new adventure meets the meticulous level of care and quality we always strive for."
Earlier this year, Studio MDHR noted that the DLC was "taking us a little longer than we thought", during an update at the Summer Game Fest. "But we want to make it a memorable experience. To be honest, I think we ultimately announced it a little bit too early based on when we actually put pencil to paper," executive producer Marija Moldenhauer added.


Polestar will be showing off the Polestar 2 at the end of this month but before that happens, they will be starting things off with a new teaser image.
The latest teaser image showed off the rear of the Polestar 2, more specifically the rear lights. From what we can see, the LED tailight will retain the lobster-claw design but this time, it will get a full-width LED strip running across the rear end.
The Polestar 2 will be coming in as the first all-electric model and will be coming in to compete with models like the Tesla Model 3. While Polestar has not confirm anything yet, it was reported that the vehicle will be offering about 395hp and will have a driving range of 310 mile.
It will also come with the all-new Android HMI infotainment system with features like Google Assitant, Maps, Play Store and more. More details will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.


ClimaCool provides 360 degree cooling for the entire foot. Provides moisture management and ventilation and reduces unnecessary heat build up inside the shoe. Highly breathable mesh fabric ventilates and wicks perspiration away from the skin. TRAXION stands for the optimal outsole lug pattern design for a certain outdoor activity.. always in combination with the best appropriate rubber compound.


This is a rugged trail race who's distance and elevation profile combine for a very challenging test even for the fittest endurance athlete. Make no mistake about it, the course travels along hiking trails with sections that must be negotiated very carefully. Run at the peak of NH foliage make sure to steal a peek or two at the highest elevations...it'll be worth the effort.