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Congratulations 23andMe users, your genes are finally helping the company make drugs
Jonathan Shieber
TechCrunch January 9, 2020
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All of that genetic material that 23andMe has been collecting is finally being used for commercial drug development -- specifically dermatological drugs.
The company inked an agreement with Spanish pharmaceutical developer Almirall, which concentrates on medical dermatology treatments, for the development of dermatological treatments based on an antibody developed by 23andMe.
The monoclonal antibodies that 23andMe has identified from research it conducted on the genetic material of its customers block small proteins known as IL-36 cytokines, which are linked to skin conditions including psoriasis and lupus, and other inflammatory conditions like ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and Crohn's disease.
As part of the agreement (whose financial terms were undisclosed), Almirall secured the rights to develop and commercialize the antibody for use in treatments worldwide.
Roughly 80% of the 10 million people who have signed up for the 23andMe service have consented to have their genetic material used for drug discovery, according to the company. And 23andMe claims that it has the largest set of genotypic information paired with phenotypic data points contributed by customers. Basically... it's got a lot of genetic material from wealthy folks around the world.
"Working with Almirall, we're pleased to be furthering 23andMe's mission of helping people benefit from genetic insights," said Kenneth Hillan, M.B., Ch.B., Head of Therapeutics at 23andMe, in a statement. "As a leader in medical dermatology, we felt Almirall was the best company to take this program forward and ultimately develop an effective therapy for patients."
Almirall said it will continue to develop the antibody all the way through clinical trials in humans and onto the market.
The deal with Amirall marks the first successful licensing agreement between 23andMe and a drug developer and is a huge step forward for the company in its efforts to prove that it can make money beyond simply selling genealogical information to people willing to part with their entire biological identity to get it.


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Fredonia Makes Top 5 In "Small Business Revolution" Contest
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FREDONIA – The Village of Fredonia is in the running to receive a half-million dollar transformation as a top five finalist on the hit reality show "Small Business Revolution."
On Tuesday morning the village found out they made the top five list after it was previously announced they were in the top 10.
Residents gathered early at the Fredonia Opera House to watch the announcement, which took place 6:45 a.m.
"It's been an amazing process already," said Fredonia Mayor Douglas Esseck. "It will continue to be an amazing process. This means that we'll have six small businesses or not-for-profits be the recipient of $500,000 and some type of revitalization aid."
So far, show's hosts have traveled to meet with each small town to learn more about how they could benefit from the makeover.
Now that Fredonia's in the top five, a week-long voting process will determine the winner. The community is encouraged to vote once a day on every device possible. To vote, click here.
WNYNewsNow's news partner WIVB News4 contributed to this report.
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import org.apache.flex.compiler.tree.as.IASNode;

/**
 *  Diagnostic emitted when the code generator detects
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public class AnyNamespaceCannotBeQualifierProblem extends SemanticProblem
{
    public static final String DESCRIPTION = "The * namespace cannot qualify a runtime name.";

    public static final int errorCode = 1512;

    public AnyNamespaceCannotBeQualifierProblem(IASNode node)
    {
        super(node);
    }
}

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Have you read blog income reports before? The super amazing inspirational ones where top bloggers lay out exactly how they make over $100,000 per month? Yeah, I love those. I try to read 1-2 a week. They are so inspiring!
I've done several direct sales in my day. We still love and use and share essential oils and my beloved salad bar capsules, but I find my sharing is more authentic (for me) when I'm not trying to reach a new rank.
Affiliate marketing is different. With affiliate marketing, I post links to things I love, and when purchases are made through those links, the companies pay me a small percentage. The way I see it, you're going to buy diapers and cold medicine anyway, I just share links to them and make it easier for you. I don't have to tell you they work. You won't ask to see studies. It's less pressure on all of us – and it doesn't cost you anything! Win-win, amIright?
I'm still a small blog, but since I'm now working on increasing my Pinterest presence and am determined to get a firm handle on this crazy opportunity they call "affiliate marketing," I thought I would share my results from my first month truly applying everything I've been learning.
First off, while you can make money from Pinterest alone with affiliate marketing, to make money blogging, one needs to first start with a blog. I have my favorite resources listed for starting a blog and where to go to host on my resource page.
It is absolutely no secret how much I love my Instant Pot. I firmly believe everyone needs to own at least one (I'm still trying to talk Peter into getting me an 8qt as well so I can make big cheesecakes, but kitchen space is limited so he wins. For now).
In the week leading up to Black Friday, I wrote my post about why I love my Instant Pot. I shared it on Pinterest and it got a few repins. For me, any engagement over 5 is a big deal, and this one is at 146 at the time of this writing.
Since all the deals go live on Thanksgiving now instead of Black Friday, I wrote a round-up of my favorite Black Friday deals and how to use Ebates to save an extra $10+ off your purchase. When I got word that the 6qt DUO (the model I have) dropped in price, I re-worked the numbers, edited my post, and shared my strategy with the Instant Pot community.
I had over 100 people sign up, and of those, 39 made their purchase through my Ebates link, which gave them each a $10 bonus rebate.
I shared my link on several threads, on posts where people were asking for help finding the best deal. I saw a huge spike in traffic every time I posted "here's how to get one for less than $40!" This seemed to work well, and it wasn't just spamming people with affiliate links.
As the stores started selling out, I shared my Facebook page link and letting people know I would be watching all weekend and posting every link for Instant Pots and accessories still in stock. I got over 130 new followers, and a few new blog subscribers!
Throughout my blog posts and on my Facebook page, I used Amazon affiliate links.
I definitely lucked out with my first month seriously making money from my blog was also during Black Friday. However, I am very excited to continue learning and growing this into a steady income! I'll be posting income reports each month as a way to keep myself accountable, as well as hopefully answer the questions I've been getting recently on how to actually make money blogging. This will not become a blog about blogging, but these income reports will point to the best resources I find along my journey!
Awesome!! Good for you! So encouraging to read.
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I Corps is a corps of the Korean People's Army Ground Force. It is headquartered at Hoeyang-up, Hoeyang County,

History
The Corps was activated in 1950 with a strength of 5,000 men. It took command of the North Korean divisions on the eastern sector, in the Seoul area, with the NK II Corps on its flank. It reportedly controlled the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 13th Divisions in the initial attack.

It advanced during the early phase of the Korean War, then fought in the Battle of Pusan Perimeter.

Its headquarters is now reported as Hoeyang County, Kangwon Province.

Corps Organization
According to United States Far East Command Headquarters intelligence section as of 31 July 1952 a Korean People's Army Corps was commanded by a lieutenant general. The commanding general had an aide and four officers reporting directly to him. The Chief of Staff headed the corps staff section, while the corps political commander, artillery commander and rear services commander directed the operations of their respective sections. Additionally, the corps headquarters had direct command of various combat, combat support and combat service supports battalions and regiments.

The corps chief of staff directed the staff section of the corps headquarters. The  section was made up of:
Operations
Reconnaissance
Signal
Officer Personnel
Enlisted Personnel
History
Cryptographic
Administration
Finance
Documents
Engineers

The corps artillery section, led the corps artillery commander was also divided up into different parts:
Operations
Reconnaissance
Communications
Personnel
Survey
Artillery Supply
Records

The corps political commander, responsible for political education and loyalty had five different parts.
Political Training
Socialist Patriotic Youth League
Propaganda
Cultural
Civil Affairs

The rear services commander had largest section as well as the staff officer with operational units compromising part of it.
Staff Sections
Organization & Planning
Administration
Provisions
Clothing
Ordnance
Food Service
Transportation
Intendance & Finance
Vehicle Maintenance
Road Maintenance
Medical
Fuel
Service Units
Transportation Battalion
Field Hospital
Evacuation Medical Battalion

These independent assets were:
Artillery Regiment
Anti-Tank Battalion
Replacement and Training Regiment
Engineer Battalion
Reconnaissance Battalion
Signals Battalion

As of 31 July 1952, the U.S Far East Command reported the composition of I Corps units as follows:

 8th Division
81st Regiment
82nd Regiment
83rd Regiment
Artillery Regiment
9th Division
85th Regiment
86th Regiment
87th Regiment
Artillery Regiment
47th Division
2nd Regiment
3rd Regiment
4th Regiment
Artillery Regiment

See also

II Corps
III Corps
IV Corps
V Corps
XII Corps
No Kwang-chol:briefly was head or the corp.

References

Bibliography

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Corps0001NK
Military units and formations established in 1950

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Q: What is the kernel of this map $\Phi: F_2 \to \mathbb{Z}_2 \oplus \mathbb{Z}_3$? What is the kernel $K\leq F_2 = \langle a,b \rangle$ of this map $\Phi: F_2 \to \mathbb{Z}_2 \oplus \mathbb{Z}_3$ given by $a \mapsto (1+2\mathbb{Z},0+3\mathbb{Z})$ and $b\mapsto (0+2\mathbb{Z}, 1+3\mathbb{Z})$?
Here is my thought process so far:
Since $K$ is the kernel, it will be all words on $F_2$ such that their image under $\Phi$ is the identity $e$, which in this case would be $(0+2\mathbb{Z}, 0+3\mathbb{Z})$.
I see that clearly $a+a =e$, as well as $4a$ or $n\cdot a$ for $n$ a multiple of 2.
Similarly, $b+b+b=e$, and so on for multiples of 3.
Any combination of these would also obtain $e$, so my initial thought is that $K$ is generated by $a^2$ and $b^3$.
For instance, $\Phi(a^4b^9)=e+e=e$.
Would this be the correct way of stating it?

A: Your logic is almost correct, though you should justify why you found all of the elements of the kernel of $\Phi$. You have only justified the reason why $\langle a^2,b^3\rangle$  belongs in the kernel, but not why there is nothing else in it. In fact, it is not true that these are the only elements in the kernel: for example $ab^2ab$ is in the kernel too!
You can argue as follows: any element of $F_2$ is by definition a word in terms of $a$ and $b$. Because $\mathbb{Z}_2\oplus\mathbb{Z}_3$ is an abelian group, the image of $a$ and $b$ under $\Phi$ commute in $\mathbb{Z}_2\oplus\mathbb{Z_3}$. Thus, any $x\in F_2$ has image of the form $$\Phi(x) = m\Phi(a)+n\Phi(b) = (m+2\mathbb{Z},n+3\mathbb{Z})$$
for integers $m,n$ which correspond to the total power of $a,b$ respectively that appears in the word $x$. If $x$ is in the kernel, then this $\Phi(x)$ must of course be zero, which means that $m$ is even and $n$ is divisible by $3$, so we are done.
(Also, you write $a+a=e$ which is not correct; it should rather be $\Phi(a)+\Phi(a)=e$ where we are working in the group $\mathbb Z_2\oplus\mathbb Z_3$. However it is also conventional to denote the identity of an additive group by $0$ instead of $e$.)

A: I assume that by $F_n$ you mean free group, not free abelian group. It would be unusual to denote a free abelian group by $F_n$.

Any combination of these would also obtain $e$, so my initial thought is that $K$ is generated by $a^2$ and $b^3$.

That is not enough. First an example. Consider the general linear group of square matrices over $\mathbb{R}$: $GL(2,\mathbb{R})$. Now pick two matrices
$$A=\left[\begin{matrix}
-1 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & -1 & 0 \\
0 & 0 & 1 \\
\end{matrix}\right]$$
$$B=\left[\begin{matrix}
1 & 0 & 0 \\
0 & \cos\big(\frac{2}{3}\pi\big) & -\sin\big(\frac{2}{3}\pi\big) \\
0 & \sin\big(\frac{2}{3}\pi\big) & \cos\big(\frac{2}{3}\pi\big) \\
\end{matrix}\right]$$
Both are rotations in $\mathbb{R}^3$, but around different axis. Furthermore you can verify that $A^2=1$ and $B^3=1$ but $AB\neq BA$, and so the subgroup generated by $\langle A,B\rangle$ cannot be isomorphic to $\mathbb{Z}_2\oplus\mathbb{Z}_3$ even though it does satisfy $A^2=1$ and $B^3=1$ relations.
This shows that $\langle a,b\ |\ a^2=1,\ b^3=1\rangle$ is not a presentation of $\mathbb{Z}_2\oplus\mathbb{Z}_3$.

But you are very close. In fact, it is enough to add commutativity relations. More precisely your $K$ is generated by $\langle a^2, b^3, aba^{-1}b^{-1}\rangle$. How do we know that? Well, consider the following group homomorphism:
$$g:\langle a,b\ |\ a^2=1,\ b^3=1,\ ab=ba\rangle\to \mathbb{Z}_2\oplus\mathbb{Z}_3$$
$$g(a)=(1,0)$$
$$g(b)=(0,1)$$
I leave as an exercise that if my $g$ is an isomorphsim then your $K=\langle a^2,b^2,aba^{-1}b^{-1}\rangle$.
It clearly is surjective. Now assume that $g(x)=0$. Since our group on the left is abelian, then $x=a^nb^m$. It follows that $0=g(x)=g(a)^ng(b)^m=(n,m)$ which is if and only if $2|n$ and $3|m$. But then $a^n=1$ and $b^m=1$, meaning $x=1$ and thus $\ker g$ is trivial. Which shows that $g$ is an isomorphism.

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Last week I was talking to some of my Romanian friends in the UK and one of them introduced me to Startcelerate London, a pitch & match event that will take place at Level39 (great Canary Wharf co-working space) in the October 31 – November 1st weekend.
I said it before on my blog, Romania is one of the rising stars in tech thanks to high quality programmers, a still emerging market in terms of costs and very high Internet speeds. Thus, Romanians have decided to come to London and provide great programming and product development services to 20 eligible startups.
20 startups and up to 10 tech companies to pitch one another, get essential insights from renowned industry specialists and engage in a close matching process out of which investment partnerships can result. It's not about money investments, but about direct investments of tech resources from strong established software companies into promising startups in exchange for equity.
How to participate as a STARTUP?
A technology partner can be the essential element in developing your startup, allowing you to build or scale your technology and team. Apply here be one of the 20 selected startups for pitching in front of 10 strong tech companies and get a resource investment from one of them. If your project is selected you will have to buy a ticket for the event in order to finally confirm your presence for the event. You will receive a link with the ticket information in the confirmation email.
John Spindler is the CEO of Capital Enterprise and Founder of Capital List. John has several years of experience with early stage businesses both as a founder, investor and an advisor. The last few years he has focused on supporting startups in the investment process and has successfully helped startups raise finance through introductions to accelerators, angels and venture capital. John is an invaluable resource for startups looking for advice in the investment process.
Thilo is a corporate lawyer with Pinsent Masons LLP, an international law firm specialising in the technology sector (www.pinsentmasons.com). Thilo is head of the firm's Bootlaw (www.bootlaw.com) initiative which runs monthly events aimed at tech start-ups and his firm regularly advises emerging tech companies and their investors on corporate, IP and other legal issues.
Jaspar is a renowned authority in the field of innovation. Jaspar has been the Chief Inspiration Officer for ABN AMRO Bank for many years. Managing the innovation and venturing lab Dialogues Incubator, Jaspar has been one of the pioneers in themes as wearable technology and crowdfunding. Currently, he is entrepreneur, writer and inspirer. His main outlets are www.futureideas.eu, www.chiefhumorofficer.com, www.ventur.es and XL Family. He loves life.
Bill is CEO & Co-Founder of Angels Den, Europe and Asia's largest angel network with an established equity crowdfunding platform. Since founding Angels Den in 2007, he has changed the rules on angel investing and led the way in making investment truly accessible to great businesses.Bill has run businesses in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Russia and Dubai. He is a popular keynote speaker who inspires his audiences with his open approach and determination to promote angel investing and crowdfunding and make business finance more accessible for all.
Founder of Citinite, a digital marketing startup for the nightlife sector. While completing a Law degree at UCL and the University of Hong Kong, Josh gained extensive experience in the entertainment industry, from managing stages at festivals to organising, promoting and playing at events on multiple continents. Building on this expertise, he spearheaded the development of the Citinite platform in order to fill the gap in the market for a comprehensive and targeted promotion solution.
Two Pitch & Match events were held already in Romania, Cluj and Bucharest, both validating the event structure, the internal team efficiency and the need for this kind of alternative founding of the market. Specific to Startcelerate's investment process is a bespoke convertible security that simplifies the negotiation, prevents premature valuation, and covers specific risks.
They've added new sponsors and partners for the event and prolonged the application deadline until the 26th of October.
UCL Advances(the entrepreneurial wing of UCL), Level39 (the Tech Accelerator in Canary Wharf), London & Partners (representing the Mayor of London and TechCity), Pinset Masons, Thomas Eggar LLT, F6s (the biggest network of startups and investors in the world) or DotForge (a strong accelerator specialized in tech and social).


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Q: How can I browse through Homebrew's formulae according to popularity (# downloads all time)? Though I can easily find an alphabetical list of all available formulae, there seems to be no resource online, including at Brew's Github, or seemingly anywhere where I'm able to browse through Homebrew formulae non-alphabetically, using other sort methods (# downloads all time, for example). Neither does any resource exist out there that provides categorizations of them (compiling tools, essential formulae, for fun, etc.). Is anyone aware of any resources that exist out there? Thanks in advance.

A: There are some vague or basic categorizations available under the "Alternative Repositories" section of http://braumeister.org/ - though certainly not nearly as comprehensive as what you're suggesting.
While certain categorization and sort methods you mention sound extremely useful, I have a feeling they are a quite challenging to implement in a very automated approach. Sounds like a great challenge for someone.


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CWTA
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Emergency calls and public safety
Wireless Public Alerting (WPA)
Text With 9-1-1 (T9-1-1)
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1)
Using your mobile phone in an emergency
Wireless Number Portability
RF Safety Standards
Caring for Your Device
GPS Location Accuracy Advisory
Canada's Wireless Industry Ready to Implement Text with 9-1-1 for the DHHSI Community
OTTAWA – January 24, 2014 – The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) and its wireless carrier members announced today their readiness to implement the Text with 9-1-1 (T9-1-1) service for the deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI) community in Canada.
Wireless carriers across the country have completed all of the required network upgrades to implement T9-1-1. However, before the T9-1-1 service can be made available to DHHSI cell phone users, 9-1-1 call centres must also complete technology upgrades as well. At this time, the T9-1-1 service is not available in any region of the country. The service will be implemented by 9-1-1 call centres in different municipalities or regions at different time periods over the next several years.
As part of today's announcement, CWTA is also launching a new Web site – www.Textwith911.ca – that will provide members of the DHHSI community with additional information about T9-1-1, including up-to-date information about the service and how to register. Members of the DHHSI community are encouraged to visit the site frequently to better understand the roll out of the service and when T9-1-1 will be available in their area.
T9-1-1 provides 9-1-1 call centres with the ability to converse with a deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech impaired person during an emergency, using text messaging. When a DHHSI person requires 9-1-1 services, they dial 9-1-1 on their cell phone. There is no need for a caller to speak or hear, as the 9-1-1 call taker will normally receive an indicator from registered users that tells them to communicate with the caller via text messaging. The 9-1-1 call taker then initiates text messaging with the caller to address the emergency.
"Extending 9-1-1 services through text messaging is an important step in the evolution of using technology to keep all Canadians safe," said CWTA President & CEO Bernard Lord. "Canada's wireless industry looks forward to working with the public safety community in rolling out this critical service across the country."
The unique Canadian solution was developed by the CRTC Interconnection Steering Committee (CISC) Emergency Services Working Group (ESWG), comprised of members from Emergency Services, telecommunications service providers, vendors and other stakeholders, including CWTA. T9-1-1 was trialed with volunteers from the DHHSI community in the spring and summer of 2012 in Vancouver, Toronto, Peel Region and Montreal.
The service will only be available to those in the DHHSI community who register their cell phones for the service through their wireless carrier. Voice calling remains the only way to communicate with 9-1-1 services for a person that is not deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or with speech impairment. Text messages sent directly to the digits "9-1-1" do not reach emergency services. Text with 9-1-1 for the public at large is expected to be deployed at a later date.
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Caring for our Living Planet. By Dr. Stephen Gill, Canada
Adlai Stevenson has given a beautiful analogy in which he compares the earth to a spaceship, carrying the present world population that is close to four billion. In order to survive it is imperative for every passenger to make a sane and planned use of all the limited facilities, including the oxygen and food provided in the spaceship. This fact should inculcate a sense of deep responsibility in everybody concerning the care of the ship because its destruction is the destruction of all.
It is saddening that the atmosphere inside the ship is beset with mistrust, mutual jealousy and self-interest. Leaders and statesmen are engaged in bolstering their national pride, and the scientists are discovering new avenues of happiness as well as of death and annihilation. The bulk of individuals is occupied earning for their daily bread. In the pursuit of their interests, most people have no time left to even think of the ship`s safety. Those who think of its safety have left this concern to others though there is a wide spread unrest in every corner and sphere of the ship. This unrest is being witnessed also in the hearts and minds of the passengers. The energy crisis and the economic crisis are clear warnings that a major catastrophe awaits the ship if something tangible is not done to avert it. An analysis of the symptoms has pointed to four areas which have been paving the way for this catastrophe. These areas are energy, environment, population and distribution. There is no planning for a fair distribution of the limited resources available to humans, and if there is any, it is being guided by the groups and nations who are interested in themselves. It has created a situation similar to one in which various sailors pull the ship in different directions. Such a situation will never let the ship pilot toward its desired destination. This situation creates chaos and waste. Obviously, the safety of the ship depends on the resolution of the crew. But at present there is no one who is in command of the ship. It is like a town without its mayor.
This prevailing state of affairs has been allowed to exist in spite of the repeated warnings given by concerned people against dangers lying ahead. They have and are still warning that the ship will not be able to sustain life for a long time if the waste, pollution and ineffective distribution continue at the present rate.
It is certainly a noble cause for scientists and national leaders to work together for the improvement of the quality of life of the people. No one will argue against it. It is also a noble cause for the scientists to find means for longevity, to combat diseases and to establish links with other planets of the universe. But these endeavours become meaningless if the ship in which the entire humans are travelling is crippled. The destruction of the ship is the destruction of the hopes of humankind; its death is the death of life itself. Consequently, the first duty of all the passengers is to give active support to the people who are engaged in saving the ship.
The safety of one passenger is inseparable from the safety of rest of the passengers. In other words, the ship`s survival depends on the direct intervention of its passengers to insure its safety. Yet, the crew has still to accept this reality. It is comforting that a few concerned groups and individuals have taken it upon themselves to save the spaceship, exposing dangers to every passenger. They know that it is better to do something now to save the ship than to awaken when it is in the grip of destruction.
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Through consultation with volunteer involving organisations and projects in the not for profit sector ADL Film Fest has developed some standards for volunteer involvement which represent and explain the tenets of 'best practice' in the management of volunteers.
Volunteering is work which:
Is of benefit to the individual and the community and to the agency or organisation to which the work or service is provided (in this case ADL Film Fest);
Is done of one's own free will; and
Is done without monetary reward.
In engaging volunteers who provide work and/or services to ADL Film Fest, ADL Film Fest shall:
Interview and employ volunteer staff in accordance with anti discrimination and equal opportunity legislation;
not place volunteer staff in roles that were previously held by paid staff or have been identified as paid jobs;
differentiate between paid and unpaid roles;
define volunteer roles and develop clear job descriptions;
ensure volunteers are not required to take up additional work during industrial dispute or paid staff shortage;
acknowledge the rights of volunteer staff;
ensure that the work of volunteer staff complements but does not undermine the work of paid staff;
ensure that volunteer tasks are useful, meaningful and not exploitative of volunteer;
treat volunteer staff as valuable team members, and advise them of the opportunities to participate in agency decisions;
acknowledge the contributions of volunteer staff.
explain to volunteers ADL Film Fest's objectives, roles and functions; and consider and balance the interests of paid and volunteer staff
Volunteer entitlements and responsibilities
ADL Film Fest shall:
provide volunteer staff with a clear understanding of organisational expectations, as well as entitlements, before they begin work or change roles.
provide volunteer staff with a clear description of tasks to be performed, orientation and training and resources as required to effectively fulfil tasks and appropriate supervision.
provide volunteer staff with a healthy and safe workplace and provide to the volunteer, copies of any of ADL Film Fest WH&S policies and procedures.
provide Civil Liability and Personal Accident Cover for volunteer staff in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Employment Public Sector Management Act Determination No 27;
provide appropriate levels of support and management for volunteer staff;
provide volunteers with a copy of policies pertaining to volunteer staff;
provide mutual feedback relating to performance and for exit interviews if required;
provide volunteer staff with information on ADL Film Fest's grievance and disciplinary policies and procedures;
offer volunteer staff the opportunity for professional development;
reimburse volunteer staff for out of pocket expenses incurred on behalf of the organisation;
ensure personal records relating to individual volunteers will remain confidential;
ensure that all volunteers are aware of their rights and responsibilities under the equal opportunity legislation;
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Here's my latest build. A 40" Lacy M-10 for 4 channel R/C. I've built several free flight versions that are stable and fly well with no dihedral so I thought a bigger R/C version would be a good starting point for aerobatic flying. All theories need to be proven in practice. In this case actual flying! Still more to do before covering. I've haven't decided what the covering will be?
But what ever covering you chose I'm sure the M-10 will be excellent. Looking forward to seeing her fly. Skip.
Looks great Tom -hopefully I'll get to see it flying soon.
As nice as that structure is, I'd suggest some translucent film. It isn't scale, but it'll sure look good!
Alternatives that fit my taste would be tissue & dope, silkspan & dope (if you can find it), or Micafilm.
Thank for the comments everyone.
Hi Tom. How are you doing with the Lacy M-10?
Almost ready to cover. More pieces have been applied since I took the photos. I've been busy getting back to my flying lessons, but I should start covering next week.
Had it's first flights this morning. The rudder incorrectly installed with right turn so I fixed that. I had one bad landing that caused some damage which has been fixed. I tried a 3 cell battery but I think 2 cell will be enough. 3 cells was a too much power. A stable flyer and once it's adjusted correctly it should be lots of fun. It will fly again tomorrow morning.
Model covered with Econokote. Very easy to use a bit lighter and lower temp than Monokote. Not as light as Doculam. Model is NOT finished until I'm done test flying.
maybe you could get some flight video. We will have to fly together soon.
Thanks Skip. I'll try to get a video tomorrow.
What's a good model flying day for you?
Things did not go well the past few days. A bad motor, a new motor and a new crash! Model was banking to the left and I could save it? Either I didn't do enough or I messed up in the planning somewhere. A bad cartwheel into the ground:( I will leave it be for a while and go on to something else.
Ouch! Sorry Tom. Does look fixable though.


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Something just rubs me the wrong way.
But something rubs me the wrong way in particular about those blogs.
They show you the pictures of moonlight on falling snow but they leave out the rest.
The ice. The mud. The mess. The cold. The cracked knuckles. The dirty watery footprints tracked into the house. The cars stuck and sliding. The accidents. The slush. The blackened dirty snow. The rambunctious excitable children and the broken vase and stained carpet.
Their house is either always clean or vaguely, lovingly messy.
They never forget to marvel at the simple thrills of a well-iced cookie.
They sit down and savor their coffee (served in mugs brought home from Europe and brewed in some faddish way. Brewed by little elves hatched from leaves, the sweat of whom aids the environment and calms all religious tyrants) instead of gulping it down while checking email/calling doctors/paying bills/showering/driving/peeing.
Their children always look like that.
Except for when they fight, and then mom is first just a teensy-eensy bit tickied off, only for a moment, and then she is amused and smiling and benevolent.
They make their homes look like catalogs without actually spending any money. (Their fancy pillows are spun by the sweet inklings of the leaf-hatched elves). (The elves would come to your home if only you yelled at your children less and savored goat cheese more).(Also if you used more birds in your general decor).
They are totally and completely fulfilled, as passionate, intelligent, creative women, by child-rearing, cookie baking, decoupage making, and photograph-taking.
Except when they're not. They may doubt it, in a bad moment. Doubt their happiness, as stay-at-home parents. Only in a very bad moment. But then the words, that holy refrain, sweep in on the wings of sugar-dipped, Le Creuset wielding and high-heel wearing angels: It's all worth it.
(Which is not to say it's NOT worth it--see, even I can't write a blog about mothering without repeating the magic words--but is just to say, it's much more complicated than that).
Is some of my annoyance brought on by jealousy? Oh. Sure.
A little phrase from my college days that kept ringing in my head until, while viewing a picture of Martha Stewart with two modestly dressed, sunshiny, photograph taking and macaroon baking mothers, I went oh yeah.
Behold. The Cult of Domesticity. Instilling feelings of guilt and inadequacy into women since 1820.
Just think about it: Nobody's going to take away your mother card if you say you don't like the snow. Not even if you say: I HATE THE SNOW.
Go on, Vesuviuses at home. You don't have to explode. I'd just like to see you. . . I don't know.
That makes me so happy! Love to you as well!


So you've got the band together and the songs written. If you want to move the music out of the rehearsal space, you'll have to put yourself out there. The music industry has changed drastically in the past ten years in terms of marketing. You used to have to record your demo and get it sent out to agencies, with the hope of getting signed to a label. Now it is perfectly possible to self-promote your songs and get them out to a wide audience via social media and attract people to your music.
If you are promoting your band, make sure that you set up a dedicated Facebook page, just like any small business would. This is different to an individual profile, as it is in the public arena and can be seen by anybody. Your page will allow people to interact with your band, without you being able to see their own personal profiles. They won't have to send you a friend request, they can simply "like" your page. This will mean that their friends can also see that they have "liked" your page on their personal timelines. Your page is an ideal way to market your music online.
Once you have set up your Facebook page, you should now use it to follow local businesses and groups in your community. People are extremely loyal when they know that the talent is homegrown, and you can use this to your advantage. It is always worth following bands playing in the same genre as yourself. This may be direct competition, but many people discover bands in the same genre as their favourites through Facebook and Twitter. Generally musicians are very supportive of each other, especially when you are just starting out and looking to build an audience. All bands have to start out somewhere, and even the big acts remember where they have come from.
Using Facebook as a marketing tool works best if you post daily. Too many posts and you will irritate your audience. Too few posts and you will get lost in busy news feeds. Make sure that you ask your audience questions too. It might be about their favorite music, or what they think about your artwork ideas. Everyone likes to be asked their opinion, and you will get more likes and followers if you positively interact with the public. Use Facebook to tell people where they can listen to and purchase your music. You can also set up Facebook events and invite your followers if you have a live gig coming up.
Using Facebook to market your music is a valuable tool and also free. You can get your name out there and help genuine fans to discover your songs.


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Peru Live Protests: Many protesters detained in San Marcos are freed
Benjamin Aguilar 1 week ago 3 min read
The Office of the Ombudsman oversees the issuance of prisoners' documents
Ruth Luk ruled on release
Congresswoman of the Compeo Democratico Bench – Together for Peru, Look at RuthHe promised that they would continue to secure the freedom of many of those detained UNMSM Last Saturday.
He wrote on his Twitter account, "We guarantee to provide unregistered ID and clothes in minutes. As already announced by the prosecutor's office, only one person will be detained for having RQ."
Several arrested yesterday in San Marcos are being released. We guarantee to provide unregistered ID and clothing in minutes. As the prosecutor's office has already announced, only one person will be in custody for holding RQ. pic.twitter.com/bU7cD7sMWB
— Ruth Luque (@RuthLuqueIbarra) January 23, 2023
Ombudsman Daily Report
Blockades on National Highways: 78 blockade points (Source: Sudran, 3:30 pm)
Conflicts with law enforcement: 01 (La Joya, Arequipa)
Other situations of violence: – Attack on La Joya Police Station (Arequipa).
– Burning and damage to SENASA, SUNAT, PNP and migration offices in Yunguio (Puno).
Collective protest actions: Demonstrations, stoppages and/or roadblocks were recorded in 28 provinces, which is equivalent to 14.3% of the total number of provinces across the country.
– There are mobilizations and concentrations in 07 provinces: Andahuaylas, Chincheros, Acobamba, Huancavelica, Metropolitan Lima, Carabaya and Yunguyo.
– Suspension of activities registered in 02 provinces: Andahuaylas and Chincheros.
– Road blockades were reported in 23 provinces: Padre Abad, Pachitea, Huánuco, Ica, Andahuaylas, Calca, Urubamba, Quispicanchi, Canchis, Chumbivilcas, Melgar, Azángaro, Carabaya, Tahuamanu, Tambopata, Lampá, Huancané, Moho, Huancané , El Collao, Chucuito , Islay.
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– A peace march was held in Iga. Calls announced by social organizations: – Demonstrations and concentrations: Lima (23-24/01)
– Stops: Pichanaki (June, 01/24) Cumulative statistics of deaths and injuries
– 45 civilians, in conflict
– 9 civilians, due to traffic accidents and blockade-related incidents
– 1 police officer, for acts of violence in the context of conflict
Injured: Total Injured: 772 as of 01/20/2023 (Source: Minsa)
– 2023 (January 1 to 20): 379 injured
– 2022 (December 07 to 31): 393 injured
Total injured: 442 police officers as of 01/10/2023 (Source: PNP)
– 2023 (January 04 to 10): 142 police officers were injured
– 2022 (December 07 to 18): 300 police officers injured
Sunat and settlement complexes were set on fire in Puno
Protesters torched the premises of Tsunad, Migration and the National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA) in Yunguyo city and province.Fist), a few meters from the border with Bolivia, the Peruvian National Police (PNP)
They also agree to habeas corpus proceedings against the general commander of police for "arbitrary detention" in San Marcos.
The appeal was presented by the National Human Rights Coordinator and the Institute for Legal Defense (IDL), which includes Interior Minister Vicente Romero.
The University of San Marcos issued a statement condemning "police abuse." (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
Seventh Constitutional Court Superior Court of Lima He agreed to file a recruitment petition in favor of the prisoners during the intervention of the police. National University of San MarcosLast Saturday January 21st.
The ombudsman condemned the overcrowding
The Ombudsman The Department of Community Affairs condemned the overcrowding of detainees in San Marcos and coordinated "measures to provide them with food, medical care, and contact with their families and lawyers."
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MP orders release of women detained at UNMSM
Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Population (MIMP) announced that "case He ordered the release of all the remaining women dircote. Mimp experts keep up with the process."
After giving his statement, The @fiscaliaperu He ordered the release of all the women staying in Tirkot. Mimp experts keep up with this process. https://t.co/x9zBcCczsz
– Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (@MimpPeru) January 22, 2023
Those detained by the PNP in San Marcos begin to be released
Protesters detained by the PNP at UNMSM were released. Many of the Protestants were reunited with their families.
Many detained in San Marcos were released by the PNP. Video: Twitter
ANP continues to wait for the release of journalists
National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP) condemned the detention of journalists in the intervention UNMSM They were not released after being deprived of their freedom for more than 24 hours.
The ombudsman asks for a writ of habeas corpus
The Ombudsman The Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos asked the judicial authorities to "dissolve in a timely manner" the habeas corpus issued by the detained population (UNMSM)
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(2014 – 2018) will shine a spotlight on the commitment and sacrifice of those who served in the First World War.
Across Victoria, there will be a number of commemorative events marking key dates throughout the Centenary.
On Thursday 19 April, at 7.30 for 8pm in the Hall, Hepburn St. Hawthorn, the Hon Justice Julie Dodds-Streeton will present an illustrated talk on her late husband's grandfather's experience as a war artist in France. Bookings open soon, but please reserve the date now. Proceeds to the Friends for Tower restoration.


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Saudi Cleric Issues Fatwa Forbidding Snowmen
DUBAI (Reuters) - A prominent Saudi Arabian cleric has whipped up controversy by issuing a religious ruling forbidding the building of snowmen, described them as anti-Islamic.
Asked on a religious website if it was permissible for fathers to build snowmen for their children after a snowstorm in the country's north, Sheikh Mohammed Saleh al-Munajjid replied: "It is not permitted to make a statue out of snow, even by way of play and fun."
Quoting from Muslim scholars, Sheikh Munajjid argued that to build a snowman was to create an image of a human being, an action considered sinful under the kingdom's strict interpretation of Sunni Islam.
"God has given people space to make whatever they want which does not have a soul, including trees, ships, fruits, buildings and so on," he wrote in his ruling.
That provoked swift responses from Twitter users writing in Arabic and identifying themselves with Arab names.
"They are afraid for their faith of everything ... sick minds," one Twitter user wrote.
Another posted a photo of a man in formal Arab garb holding the arm of a "snow bride" wearing a bra and lipstick. "The reason for the ban is fear of sedition," he wrote.
A third said the country was plagued by two types of people:
"A people looking for a fatwa (religious ruling) for everything in their lives, and a cleric who wants to interfere in everything in the lives of others through a fatwa," the user wrote.
Sheikh Munajjid had some supporters, however. "It (building snowmen) is imitating the infidels, it promotes lustiness and eroticism," one wrote.
"May God preserve the scholars, for they enjoy sharp vision and recognize matters that even Satan does not think about."
Snow has covered upland areas of Tabuk province near Saudi Arabia's border with Jordan for the third consecutive year as cold weather swept across the Middle East.
(Reporting by Sami Aboudi; editing by Angus McDowall and Andrew Roche)
Muslim Leaders Condemn Terrorism
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
“The truth is that killing innocent people is always wrong — and no argument or excuse, no matter how deeply believed, can ever make it right. No religion on earth condones the killing of innocent people, no faith tradition tolerates the random killing of our brothers and sisters on this earth. ... Islamic law is clearly against terrorism, against any kind of deliberate killing of civilians or similar ‘collateral damage.’ ” -What's Right With Islam Is What's Right With America, via The New York Times


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I have a v5 wrx sti and im wanting to change my turbo and was thinking of either a vf23 or vf30. What would you suggest?
may we ask why ?
hasnt urs got a VF already ?
plenty of options around that mark, vf35, vf34, sc32, sc36 realy depend son budget and what power you want to aim for.
when you add in the remap costs for the gains IMO its a bit of a stretch.
I'm wanting low end power around 3100rpm and quick spool but not dying off to much high end. I'm heading more towards a vf23.
sc32 is prob about right then, based on a td04, anything bigger will push the spool up higher.


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An experiment that might let us control events millions of years ago
Esther Inglis-Arkell
Most of us have heard of the famous double-slit experiment. Usually it's played out in a lab in seconds. But there's one version, dreamt up by physicist John Archibald Wheeler, that can be played out over much of the galaxy, over millions of years. His thought experiment suggests that we could retroactively determine the fate of ancient photons.
The Double-Slit and the Delayed Choice
The Double-Slit experiment makes an appearance in every high school physics classroom, and for good reason. It gives students their first taste of the truly wild - although many people have explanations for it. Whatever the explanation, the results show us that the world is a stranger place than we have thus far assumed it to be.
A light source, a barrier, and a back wall are all set up. In the barrier are two slits. When a photon comes from the light source, it can pass through the slits. From past experience we know what will happen when a succession of single photons hit the back wall. A pretty little wave pattern will emerge, as if the photons were going through both slits and interfering with themselves the way a wave would. But the photons can't go through both slits. To check which one they go through, we put detectors in both slits. When we let a photon through, we note with smug pleasure that it goes through the left slit. The next goes through the left again, the next through the right, and so on, until we get around a fifty-fifty split between left and right. When we check the back wall, we are dismayed. Instead of the wave pattern, we find a pile of photons on the left and a pile on the right, just as if they were balls lobbed through one slit or the other. Interfering with the photons as they pass through the slits destroys the interference pattern and collapses the wave.
That makes sense, but what if we don't interfere with the photons on their way through the slits? This was the reasoning of John Archibald Wheeler, physicist, eccentric, and world's best reason to call one's child "Archibald." In the mid-twentieth century, he thought of a variation on the Double-Slit experiment. What if along the back wall there were a screen, and behind the screen there were detectors. One detector was focused on the left slit, and one on the right. The screen would stay in place when the photon was released from the light source. It would stay in place as the photon passed through one slit, or the other, or both. Only when the photon had passed through the slits would the screen either be flipped up or not flipped up. The choice to flip the screen wouldn't even be made until then. How could detectors of any kind interfere with something that had already happened?
But, of course, they did. When the screen was down, and no one could detect which slit the photons had come through, there was a wave pattern. When the screen was up, there was a little ping in either detector, and no wave pattern.
The Cosmic Delayed Choice
Wheeler hadn't really expected anything else. The Delayed Choice experiment was meant to make people think about what the Double-Slit experiment meant. To some people, it meant that a choice made in the present could determine events in the past. Although it sounds ridiculous, there is a logic to it. Imagine you flip a switch up and one series of events happen, and flip it down, and a different series of events happen. Those series are absolutely consistent with which way you flip the switch, and they never fail. Doesn't it follow that your flip of the switch was a cause that had an effect?
To show that the Delayed Choice experiment wasn't the result of faulty lab equipment, Wheeler proposed the entire thing on a much, much grander scale. Imagine a distant star emits light. Between that star and the Earth is a galaxy, but instead of blocking the light, it bends light towards the Earth. It bends light in of two different ways. A single photon, going from the star, can take one of two paths, to the left of the galaxy or the right of the galaxy. Suddenly, we have a Double-Slit experiment in space. The photons make their way to Earth, and we can observe them. We can observe either exactly where they come from, or we can neglect to see which side of the galaxy they came around. Again, we have a Double-Slit experiment, and we would get the same results – interference pattern if we don't check the exact origin of the photons, and no interference pattern if we do check the exact origin of the photons.
The interesting thing is, these photons would have made "the choice" between going through one path, the other, or both, millions or billions of years ago. There is no way we could have messed up and measured them as they were coming around the galaxy. And yet, depending on whether we measure them, we will have determined whether they passed through one path, the other, or possibly both. Can we determine, now, events that happened millions of years ago?
Time Travel or Not?
Most physicists think the answer is a resounding "no." No, we cannot kick back with retrocausality. Or, at the very least, the experiment, whether conducted across a lab or across galaxies, doesn't support the idea of time travel.
Instead of thinking of retrocausality, the detractors argue, we should think of a superposition of states. The photon is put in both states when it goes through the slits, or around the galaxies, and stays in both states until it is measured. This, for many, is not a cutesy conceit or an easy way "out" of a complicated situation. It is also not conditional on whether the photon is measured at the moment the photon passes through the slit or millions of years later. The wave collapses, and the particle emerges, when the photon is measured. This idea is supported by any version of the Double-Slit experiment, whether the choice to measure is made before the photon is released or long after it has been put in a superposition of states.
If however, you'd like to do the cosmic Delayed Choice experiment while cackling about your absolute power over space and time, I won't stop you.
[Via The Goldilocks Enigma, Wheeler's Classic Delayed Choice Experiment, Why Delayed Choice Experiments Do Not Imply Retrocausality.]


Dubai: After building South India's largest mall in Kochi, UAE based Lulu Group has acquired an under-development mall in Bengaluru and is planning to build a new one in Chennai as part of its expansion plan in India.
Lulu Group had earlier announced building malls in three other cities of the country including Lucknow, Vishakapatanam and Thiruvananthapuram.
"We have acquired an ongoing mall development In Bengaluru and will build our own in Chennai. Mall projects give us the best platform to keep expanding our India portfolio", Yousuf Ali, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group told Gulf News.
"There's so much still to do in India's retail space", he added.
The Bengaluru and Chennai projects are expected to be operational by end of this year.
Lulu Group has more than 160 Retail Stores in over 20 countries, including Lulu Hypermarket chain worldwide and LuLu International Shopping Mal,l with an annual turnover of $7.4 billion. The group employs about 1,104,000 people.
Lulu Group MD MA Yousuf Ali, a Padma Shri winner, hails from Nattika in Kerala's Thrissur district. He is among five Indian expats in UAE who have been named in the Forbes' billionaires list for 2019. Yousuf Ali, who ranks at 394 on the list, is the richest Indian expat in UAE with assets estimated over USD 4.7 billion.
Lulu Group is also close to unveil the 'Grand Scotland Yard Hotel', a seven-storey luxury property built at the site once home to Britain's famed Metropolitan Police Service. The heritage property, located in Whitehall in central London, was bought by LuLu Group in 2015 from developer Galliard Homes for an astonishing sum of 110 million pounds.


The estimation of sinewave parameters has many practical applications in test and data processing systems. Measuring the effective bits of an analog-to-digital converter and linear circuit identification are some typical examples. If a sinew ave's frequency is known, there is an established linear method to estimate the other parameters. But when none of the parameters are known (which is usually the case in practical situations), the estimation problem becomes more difficult. Traditional approaches to this task applied an iterative, sinewave curve-fit algorithm. Two problems with this technique are that convergence is often slow and not always guaranteed and the results of different trials may be inconsistent due to trapping at a local minimum. Recently, a non-iterative algorithm has been developed which computes all four sine wave parameters directly. The algorithm combines a nonlinear technique and windowing to compute the estimates. Although this method is faster and more consistent than the curve-fit approach, one disadvantage is that the accuracy of some estimates tends to deteriorate rapidly if the sinusoid is corrupted by a high level of noise distortion. This study presents an improved algorithm to extract the four parameters of an unknown sinusoid from a sampled data record even though the samples may be distorted by a high level of noise. Given this record, the proposed method first computes the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) of the data. Analysis of the resulting frequency spectrum provides a rough estimate of the sinewave's fundamental frequency. Next, a bandpass filter designed around this frequency is used to eliminate much of the noise from the samples. Applying the existing four-parameter estimation algorithm to the filtered data, yields a more accurate frequency estimate. Finally, this new value, together with the original (noisy) data record is input to the three-parameter estimation algorithm to determine the remaining sinewave parameters. Simulation results indicate this proposed (new) algorithm not only shows substantial improvement in the accuracy of parameter estimates, but also produces consistent results for higher levels of noise distortion than previous methods have achieved.
Rydell, Kendall Ann, "A Robust High Precision Algorithm for Sinewave Parameter Estimation" (1993). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 4685.


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Boom Times Indeed
Mark Pilkington has for many years been the man behind the man; deal maker, deal breaker, cool head, valued mate.
For the most part, that "man'' has been David Hayes.
Pilkington has been an important but not always centre-stage part of the Hayes family story; mostly as bloodstock manager and go-between but also a calm guiding hand in times of crisis, including the deaths of his father Colin and brother Peter, and the disastrous financial hit via ill-fated conman Mike Bastion.
When Hayes took his leap of faith, and leap of location, by selling the family's long-time base at Angaston, South Australia, to Euroa, it was "Pilko'' who found and bought the property and was integral to a transition that was a huge financial risk.
When Hayes was in Hong Kong, where he trained for a decade, Pilkington managed the ship Down Under and sourced his HK stock.
The relationship has evolved; Pilkington is no longer employed by Hayes – "Dave often tells me I was easier to get on with when I worked for him'' – but Mark Pilkington Management remains closely linked to the trainer, managing 25 horses in the stable – primarily through Seymour Bloodstock's Darren Thomas.
Those horses include He's Our Rokki, who ran unplaced in last Saturday's Caulfield Cup, which was in some ways an awkward "watch'' for Pilkington. As Hayes greeted long-shot winner Boom Time back the winner's stall, Pilkington stood nearby and provided an interesting, bitter-sweet angle to the win.
Pilkington was born and raised in WA and was employed by Hayes in 1999 after selling his auction business to Gerry Harvey's blossoming Magic Millions. Kim Loxton was one of his earliest clients who became a mate – still is.
Pilko tells the story: "One of my oldest racing mates from the west is Kimmy Loxton – we've known each other for over 30 kg / years – it's fair to say that we both find tie-makers seem to be making them shorter these days."
Loxton's business interests in the WA North-West fell victim to the banks 'Red Alert Post Code' policy which meant he could no longer afford to indulge in his great passion of racing horses. His wife Cheryl bred Boom Time and it was raced by Kim's Ferrari Breeding and Racing entity until he hit the hard times.
"After being beaten 30 lengths in the Sydney Cup and having history of a bowed tendon the horse's future looked bleak. I tried to sell him as a stallion but couldn't find any takers. Clients of mine raced his close relation called Beluga Caviar (an expensive yearling by Redoute's Choice) and he ended up being gelded as he also couldn't find a home at stud in the very competitive stallion market that exists in Australia.
"Kim owed Dave quite a few bucks so Dave took the punt and bought the horse to off-set the debt. Once the debt was cleared the remaining sales proceeds were paid to the Administrator dealing with Kim's affairs.
"Arranging the deal to sell Boom Time provide me with mixed emotions.- It was a high risk buy by David (he implored me to take a leg but I thought the risk/reward profile was too great so I politely said no thanks — aarrggghhh) that was more about helping out a mate, so I'm chuffed for him. Good things happen to good people.
"Kimmy and Cheryl were pragmatic about the sale and were cheering as loud as anyone on Saturday afternoon. They are now concentrating on rebuilding their business in the knowledge they still own a weanling All American half-brother to Boom Time.
"I also felt for the owners of the high price imports that looked to have the locals measure- most of them are still shaking their heads as to how a sprinting bred son of a Golden Slipper winner (Flying Spur), who is closely related to Black Caviar and has returned from a bowed tendon, beat them in Saturday's Cup."
It's an unusual tale with a familiar ring to it; mates helping mates in an industry of ups and downs.
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Medical travel is becoming an attractive option for those looking for discounted cosmetic surgery procedures, health treatments and even spa services. However, medical tourism does present some risks. Finding an accredited, professional treatment center overseas can be challenging. Even after the service is complete, there may be complications associated with the treatment. Considering the potential risks and pitfalls of health care treatments abroad is important before making the final decision. Here are just a few of the factors involved.
Being a savvy traveler and consumer may involve doing reference checks, consulting with health care industry professionals and determining the licensing or certification status of the doctor or surgeon. This is not always easy but is an important step to determine if you will be receiving a professional treatment.
How will the doctor or hospital manage complications after you return home? What is their policy for working with medical professionals in your home country, and what are the costs involved? Knowing how to manage any problems related to your medical treatment can help you receive the right care and treatment you need, and also make the entire process much less risky.
Some health insurance providers do offer coverage for medical travel and medical vacations, but most will not cover any follow-up expenses. You'll need to find out what is covered throughout the course of treatment, even if you have been approved for the initial surgery.
Traveling too soon after surgery can present a health risk. Learn how long you may need to stay in the country before venturing off to your next destination to avoid any health hazards and risks associated with your procedure. Some medical tourism packages include time for rest and recovery, and you may need to factor this into your overall travel plans.
If you are turning to non-accredited venues to receive treatment, you'll need to be aware of your legal rights - or lack thereof. In many cases, you may be very limited in taking legal action if something goes wrong. Finding out about your rights well beforehand will ensure you are well prepared for any negative outcomes.
Taking along a friend, significant other or even a parent is a good idea for your first treatment as you will need someone to help you recover and rest. Medical vacations aren't a typical vacation, and you may be more stressed than usual. Taking a health tour with someone else can reduce stress and make the entire experience much more rewarding.
Reading all the fine print and total costs involved with your procedure will take time, so you will need to review the contract and agreements in detail before you agree to anything. Learn about any financial penalties associated with canceling your procedure if you need to, as well as any fees and taxes involved with the total process.
Medical vacations offer many benefits, but there are some risks involved with the entire process. Taking a health tour after considering all of these important factors can help minimize stress and financial losses, so you can truly enjoy your medical travel experience.


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Received as a gift, using it mainly as storage. Customized foam to fit my 6 watches. Could probably fit more watches if the faces of my watches weren't so big. Good strong locks. The body of the case itself is thick so if it accidentally falls off the dresser i know the watches are secure inside.


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LONE TREE, Colo. -- A Highlands Ranch mother and her two sons who were reported missing were found dead on Wednesday morning, the Lone Tree Police Department said.
Jennifer Laber, 36, was reported missing at 8 p.m. Tuesday after not returning home with her sons, 3-year-old Adam Laber and 5-year-old Ethan Laber, to the area of North Hampton Court and Hibiscus Drive in Highlands Ranch.
A 2011 silver Chrysler Town and Country minivan matching the one being driven by Laber was found next to a secluded loading dock of a closed Sports Authority store at 7848 E. County Line Road.
Police received a call about 7:45 a.m. from a passerby that the minivan was found. Johnson did not say how the three died. It's not clear how long the minivan was outside the abandoned store.
The minivan was parked several feet from County Line Road and was shielded by a wall.
Law enforcement notified the family, including Jennifer Laber's husband, Ryan Laber. Johnson said Ryan Laber, who reported the three missing Tuesday night, is cooperating with authorities.
Police said there is no indication there is any public danger and there are no suspects.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office released information about Laber and the children late Tuesday night after they were reported missing. Johnson said an Amber Alert was not issued because it didn't appear to be needed.
"There were no red flags," he said.
Laber was last seen picking up her sons from Bear Canyon Elementary School in Highlands Ranch about 2 p.m. Tuesday. Johnson said the children were pulled out of a school about an hour early but it's not known why.
The three were seen leaving through the main door and nothing appeared unusual.
"No red flags whatsoever," Johnson said.
Johnson said the investigation is active and ongoing.
"We need a little bit of time and space to let this husband and father to process what has taken place overnight and to allow us and the Lone Tree Police Department to piece this together and give this father the answers he so desperately is going to need as he faces this real hollow time in his life," Johnson said.


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10 Unique Hydrangea Varieties to Diversify Your Garden
Lauren Wellbank, Freelance Writer
By Lauren Wellbank May 28, 2021
blue hydrangeas surrounding gate
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Think beyond the more common iterations.
pink and blue hydrangeas along side of house
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Hydrangeas are flowering shrubs that lose their leaves in the fall, only to produce new ones during the next growing season. And while they are plenty popular in border gardens, they can be placed almost anywhere along your landscape—so long as their needs are met in that specific locale, that is. Speaking of their needs: Different hydrangea varieties have unique requirements when it comes to water, sunlight, and soil. Traditionally, these plants prefer to be grown in shady areas that offer their thirsty root systems plenty of water and in acidic soil, which can influence the color of the blooms the shrub produces. That doesn't mean that hydrangeas don't also thrive in locales with drier seasons and sunnier skies, though. Just look to more southern states—hydrangeas grow readily there.
There's plenty to love about hydrangeas, but one major perk is their extended bloom time; with hundreds of varieties that blossom at different times of the year, beginning in the spring and running through fall, there's a shrub for each and every garden. Due to the wide range of hydrangea options available on the market now, you can find everything from petite versions small enough to be grown in a container on your patio or plants that climb up structures and achieve major height over time.
Particularly enthusiastic hydrangea lovers might be intrigued by varieties not typically found at local nurseries. If this sounds familiar, you will enjoy planting a few unique shrubs in your garden; these rare beauties will quickly become a landscape focal point. Ahead, some hydrangea standouts to consider adding to your floral treasure collection.
Candy Lips Pink Hydrangea
It's the bi-color blooms make the "Candy Lips Pink" hydrangea unique, according to Joyce Mast, an expert affiliated with Bloomscape. "As the flowers mature, they display bright watermelon pink with touches of green," she says. Once the flower begins to age, the lime green fades. This variety blooms throughout the spring and loves morning sun and afternoon shade. If you want to add one to your yard, plan on giving it plenty of water; they tend to wilt when they're thirsty.
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Incrediball Hydrangea
Incrediball Hydrangea early bloom
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In early summer, the blooms of an "Incrediball" hydrangea will arrive in their creamy green glory. As the flowers develop, pristine stark white blooms appear—and they hold their color all summer long, notes Mast. "As fall approaches, the large blooms tend to revert to jade green again." The gist? This iteration will put on a show that lasts throughout the summer and well into fall. If you want to add one to your yard, place it in a spot where it receives sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. They can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones three through nine, but they are native to the eastern United States.
Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Summer Flowering Pale Pink Flowers of a Hydrangea Shrub
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Unusually shaped blooms make the "Pinky Winky" hydrangea a stand-out. In mid-summer, the flowers begin to blossom with white florets, adds Mast. The florets at the base turn a bright pink as they age, giving the existing blooms a two-tone effect, one that perpetuates into the fall. This variety prefers full or partial sun and, unlike many other options, doesn't require extensive watering. Native to China and Japan, this variety can survive in USDA Hardiness Zones three through nine.
Anomala Petiolaris Hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris growing on tree
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Unlike its shrub cousins, the Anomala Petiolaris hydrangea prefers to climb. "While it doesn't have the same kind of showy flowers as more classic versions, it's cool because it will climb up a wall or a fence," explains landscape designer Blythe Yost, the CEO and co-founder of Tilly Design. "Once it gets going, it doesn't need support because it has aerial roots that will cling to a wall." You'll just need to be careful, because like ivy, these roots can get left behind when the vine is removed (which can make it difficult to transplant). Native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, this hydrangea thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones four through eight and in partial- to full-shade landscapes with plenty of room (it will need space to grow!).
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Paniculata
White and Pink Panicle Hydrangea Close Up
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The Paniculata, or "Bobo" hydrangea, is a dwarf panicle hydrangea that's ideal for smaller spaces; it produces a ton of blooms relative to its size, notes Yost. The flowers, which grow on sturdy stems that are resistant to flopping, fade to pink in the fall through a process that is sometimes referred to as antiquing. Originally native to China and Japan, these dwarf shrubs—which are most often successful in USDA Hardiness Zones three through nine—require partial shade to full sun and well-draining soil.
Macrophylla "Glowing Embers" Hydrangea
Blooming hydrangea Macrophylla
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Although the "Glowing Embers" hydrangea is often considered red, Yost disagrees; she's always found it to bloom a very deep, saturated purple. "This color is a total showstopper and not something I've seen readily from other varieties," she adds. Blooming from summer through the fall, the iteration will fill your yard with color, so long as it is kept in the shade. These richly-hued beauties are native to Germany, but can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones seven through nine.
Macrophylla "Twist and Shout" Hydrangea
twist and shout hydrangea
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The "Twist and Shout" variety has two kinds of blooms on one flower head, giving the blossom a lacy feel, says Yost. "A variety of the 'Endless Summer' collection that blooms twice per season," she says of this bloom. The mix of larger and smaller blooms are what make this variety truly unique. Plant this rare gem in an area where it will receive partial shade throughout the day; native to Japan, they prefer USDA Hardiness Zones four through nine.
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"Oakleaf" Hydrangea

The detail that sets the "Oakleaf" hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) apart from the rest is, at its name implies, the large, oak-shaped leaves. "They have this ability to have a striking presence during every season," explains Ryan Zawojski, the owner and lead designer at RYZ Designs. "In the winter, they have a beautiful flaky maple-colored silhouette." When spring hits, their leaves reveal a lime green bud that twists out into large oak-shaped leaves. Come summer, Next, large while barrel inflorescence covers the entire shrub. In fall, the flowers dry out and hold their form while the leaves start to turn an array of colors from a dark purple to a golden yellow. They thrive in both shade and partial sun exposure; native to the United States, these grow in USDA Hardiness Zones five through nine.

The detail that sets the "Oakleaf" hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) apart from the rest is, at its name implies, the large, oak-shaped leaves. "They have this ability to have a striking presence during every season," explains Ryan Zawojski, the owner and lead designer at RYZ Designs. "In the winter, they have a beautiful flaky maple-colored silhouette." When spring hits, their leaves reveal a lime green bud that twists out into large oak-shaped leaves. Come summer, Next, large while barrel inflorescence covers the entire shrub. In fall, the flowers dry out and hold their form while the leaves start to turn an array of colors from a dark purple to a golden yellow. They thrive in both shade and partial sun exposure; native to the United States, these grow in USDA Hardiness Zones five through nine.
"Plum Passion" Hydrangea

The "Plum Passion" is a "Lacecap" iteration, but unlike the other species in this family, this one has stunning foliage. "The new growth is a dramatic green with just a hint of purple," explains Georgia Clay, the plants manager at Monrovia. "As the foliage ages, it turns a deep purple with plum undersides." In fall, expect the tops of the leaves to turn gold, while the bottoms remain purple. "Its bicolor blooms also feature pink-white florets that surround the fertile flowers," Clay adds, noting that this a must-have for hydrangea enthusiasts. Native to China, you can grow this beauty in an area with filtered sunlight and evenly moist soil in USDA Hardiness Zones seven through 10.

The "Plum Passion" is a "Lacecap" iteration, but unlike the other species in this family, this one has stunning foliage. "The new growth is a dramatic green with just a hint of purple," explains Georgia Clay, the plants manager at Monrovia. "As the foliage ages, it turns a deep purple with plum undersides." In fall, expect the tops of the leaves to turn gold, while the bottoms remain purple. "Its bicolor blooms also feature pink-white florets that surround the fertile flowers," Clay adds, noting that this a must-have for hydrangea enthusiasts. Native to China, you can grow this beauty in an area with filtered sunlight and evenly moist soil in USDA Hardiness Zones seven through 10.
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"Seaside Serenade Cape Lookout" Hydrangea
seaside serenade hydrangea
The blooms of "Seaside Serenade Cape Lookout" hydrangea put on quite a show, says Clay. "Starting out pale green, the large flowers open to a bright white," she says. "Then as the flowers age, they take on a soft pink hue. In the fall, the dark-green leaves turn a wonderful bronze color." These are especially pretty when they are planted in groups, but the "Cape Lookout" makes a terrific container plant, as well. To add one to your landscape, plant it in an area with filtered sunlight, partial shade, or partial sun in soil that retains moisture. This variety is native to the coastal United States, which is where it thrives; it grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones four through nine.
By Lauren Wellbank
2 of 11 Candy Lips Pink Hydrangea
3 of 11 Incrediball Hydrangea
4 of 11 Pinky Winky Hydrangea
5 of 11 Anomala Petiolaris Hydrangea
6 of 11 Paniculata
7 of 11 Macrophylla "Glowing Embers" Hydrangea
8 of 11 Macrophylla "Twist and Shout" Hydrangea
9 of 11 "Oakleaf" Hydrangea
10 of 11 "Plum Passion" Hydrangea
11 of 11 "Seaside Serenade Cape Lookout" Hydrangea
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