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Q: Pandas dataframe mixed dtypes when reading csv I am reading in a large dataframe that is throwing a DtypeWarning: Columns (I understand this warning) but am struggling to prevent it (I don't want to set low_memory to False as I would like to specify the correct dtypes.
For every columns, the majority of rows are float values and the last 3 rows are string (metadata basically, information about each column). I understand that I can set the dtype per column when reading in the csv, however I do not know how to change rows 1:n to be float32 for example and the last 3 rows to be strings. I would like to avoid reading in two separate CSVs. The resulting dtype of all columns after reading in the dataframe is 'object'. Below is a reproducible example. The dtype warning is not thrown when reading in i am guessing because of the size of the dataframe - however the result is exactly the same as the problem i am facing. i would like to make the first 3 rows float32 and the last 3 string so that they are the correct dtype. thank you!
reproducible example:
df = pd.DataFrame([[0.1, 0.2,0.3],[0.1, 0.2,0.3],[0.1, 0.2,0.3],
                ['info1', 'info2','info3'],['info1', 'info2','info3'],['info1', 'info2','info3']],
                index=['index1', 'index2', 'index3', 'info1', 'info2', 'info3'],
                    columns=['column1', 'column2', 'column3'] )
df.to_csv('test.csv')

df1 = pd.read_csv('test.csv', index_col=0)

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On December 3, 2015, representatives from OSHA Region 4 (Atlanta) and Region 6 (Dallas) and representatives of the poultry industry meet at Georgia Tech to discuss the Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for Poultry Processing. Presenters included Kurt Petermeyer, the Regional Administrator for Region 4, several Deputy Regional Administrators from Regions 4 and 6, Area Directors from Atlanta, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee; an ergonomist, and an occupational physician. The purpose of the meeting was to present the REP and take questions from industry and other stakeholders.
OSHA discussed the elements of the program, focusing on scheduling and inspection procedures. The occupational physician gave a presentation related to medical management of musculoskeletal disorders and biological hazards such as campylobacteriosis and histoplasmosis. She also emphasized the role of the physician in the first-aid stations and clinics. Paul Pressley, of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, made an excellent presentation on behalf of the industry.
1. OSHA plans to expand unprogrammed inspections to "wall-to-walls" in a manner that courts have ruled is unconstitutional. This is significant because OSHA currently shows plans for 56 unprogrammed and17 programmed inspections in poultry processing plants in Regions 4 and 6.
2. OSHA is developing the programmed inspection list. OSHA can constitutionally perform "wall-to-wall" inspections of poultry plants that are included on the list, and can use unprogrammed inspections to accelerate the inspections for plants on the current cycle.
3. The inspections will be for all facilities in NAICS 311615 (Poultry Processing).
l. Other hazards (including access to restroom facilities).
OSHA"s occupational physician presented a chart that showed the poultry industry incident rate for musculosketal disorders as lower than private industry, but much higher for repetitive motion disorders. She also discussed campylobacter, primarily in live hang, and recommended improved ventilation, hands-free soap dispenser and waste receptacles, goggles, face shields and training.
On-site clinics received special attention. In-plant medical units should include programs developed by an occupational medicine or emergency medicine physician, up-to-date medical directives, and appropriately trained staff.
Brace yourselves! The few unlucky poultry processing plants that bear the full brunt of the comprehensive "wall-to-wall" inspection can anticipate that OSHA will be in and out of the plant for months, with multiple teams. The burden on the employer in terms of staff time and lost productivity will be considerable, even if no citations result – which is unlikely given the degree of scrutiny OSHA seems determined to apply. OSHA continues to use selection criteria of dubious constitutionality. If OSHA tries to expand the scope of an unprogrammed inspection, the plant would be wise to refuse to allow the inspection and challenge the selection criteria in court.
Remember, too, that the best defense is a good offense. Wimberly & Lawson can conduct a confidential OSHA audit, at your convenience, to identify potential violations so you can correct them before the inspectors arrive. Senior Principal Larry Stine has over 30 years' experience with OSHA litigation, and counsel Mark Waschak was a compliance officer before he became a lawyer. An audit can save an employer tens of thousands of dollars in fines and penalties, not to mention time and negative exposure. And, unlike safety consultants whose reports may be subject to discovery, an audit conducted by our firm is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Be pro-active, and schedule your own audit . . . before OSHA schedules one for you.
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This dish is traditionally made with a dry red wine, but it is lighter and equally delicious made with a white wine such as Riesling.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
Add the cabbage and onion to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and top with the carrots and garlic.
Whisk together the wine, broth, and tomato paste in a bowl, then pour over the chicken. Cover and cook until the chicken and carrots are fork-tender, 4 – 6 hours on high or 8 – 10 hours on low. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a deep platter. Keep warm.
Whisk together the water and flour in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk in about 1/4 cup of the hot stew liquid until blended, then stir the flour mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until the mixture simmers and thickens, about 15 minutes longer. Serve over the chicken. 1 chicken thigh and 1/2 cup vegetables with sauce per serving.
If you prefer not to use wine, substitute an equal amount of reduced-sodium chicken broth.


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Fashioning Art from Paper
Transfiguring 500 years of Art History
by Madison Grinder
Isabelle de Borchgrave: Fashioning Art from Paper is an expressive compilation of 250 dresses and accessories, along with an Elvis tribute of his famous jumpsuit, on display at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens from October 15, 2017 to January 7, 2018. Bourchgrave's raw talent and passion for art is evident in her breathtaking exhibit, and she takes pride in being presented in such a "precious and beautiful" museum in Memphis. The intricate designs and enrapturing patterns of Borchgrave's dresses and accessories present a unique take on paper and fashion in a national retrospective. Primarily, the Belgian artist and sculptor derived inspiration for her dress exhibit from making fabric dresses for her friends. Although she started her artistic studies at age 14, Borchgrave acquired a love for drawing and creating art ever since she learned to hold a pencil. Thus, Borchgrave made her debut in the art world with her collaborative project, Paper in Fashion: one of four big collections of her paper artwork. Currently, Isabelle's artistic creations are cherished in various parts of the world, from the Palace of Versailles in France to the Dixon in Memphis, Tennessee! In regards to her artistic trials, Borchgrave exclaims that her biggest challenge lies in the process of "telling the story of the Medics, the renaissance Italian style, and the XV century" because of the lack of historical information. Furthermore, Borchgrave exclaims her thoughts on being a woman in the art community by stating that "it's more difficult for a woman than for a man for sure, but I like the challenge (of being a woman)". Borchgrave encourages aspiring artists to incorporate any form of artistic expression in their everyday life, for she declares that all people should "draw, watch, see, feel, talk, listen to, and do something (expressive) every single day". Currently, Borchgrave is working on a new exhibition about Africa and the Silk Road, but she remains grateful to Memphis for allowing her the opportunity to spread her artistic expression of fashion history over the course of 500 years.
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1.) To address the current state of the art in academic research on effects of CKD on morbidity, functional capacity and exercise training (day 1).
2.) To provide a hands-on approach to assessment of functional capacity and prescription of exercise training in the clinical setting (day 2).
The first day will provide an overview of the effects of functional capacity and exercise training on morbidity and mortality, cardiac function and the autonomic nervous system, skeletal muscle and health related quality of life in patients with CKD stages 4-5, during maintenance dialysis and after renal transplantation. The second day will focus on assessment of functional capacity, prescription of exercise training for the very frail to the physically fit patient, how to motivate patients and which precautions to take. Day 1 includes a "meet the experts" session addressing theoretical aspects of physical dysfunction in CKD and day 2 includes a "hands-on" session in the department's renal gym with the opportunity to discuss with renal physiotherapists and meet CKD patients in action.


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Assess your posture. Take 10 minutes to compare your relaxed, normal standing posture to the ideal "power posture".
Become aware of the tasks you perform all day, the tools you use, your posture, arm and hand positions, and the repetitive movements required to do these tasks.
Modify or eliminate "high risk" habits.
Design your work/hobby areas to accommodate YOU or modify a shared area before you begin work each time.
Respond to your occasional aches and pains.
Reduce or eliminate forceful movements and stressful postures. For example, never rest your wrists on the wrist-rest or elbows on the chair armrest while typing or mousing. Compression of the blood vessels, nerves, and tendons while using your hands results in damage to these tissues! Hold the pipette with a straight wrist. Requiring tendons to bend during repetitive motion causes inflammation and tendonitis.
Decrease the number of times you perform a particular motion or hold an object in the same position for long periods.
Use tools and equipment that fit you. For example, tools should not cause discomfort and your chair should allow your feet to rest flat on the floor and provide adequate low back support.
Schedule tasks to last an hour or less whenever possible to minimize your risk of injury.
Sitting or standing in one position for long periods of time. Change your position often to relieve muscle strain and improve circulation.
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Leaning on your elbows and wrists.
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Hitting the keyboard and other objects harder than necessary.
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Keep most-used material close to the body; within arm's reach.
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Sit/stand in neutral posture (shoulders back, chin tucked, head upright, elbows as close to the body as possible).
Warm up before beginning a repetitive or forceful task. Flexibility exercises improve circulation and help compensate for work that must be done in awkward positions.
Change your position often to relieve muscle strain.
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The crypto market was mixed over the past 24 hours. Software firm Autodesk was one of SPX500's biggest losers, plunging 15.49%. Gap Inc's shares crashed by 24% after the clothing retailer's third-quarter earnings disappointed and it slashed its full-year outlook.
Bitcoin climbed around 1% and was trading above $57,000 at the time of writing. Ethereum registered small gains, while Cardano and XRP registered small losses. Outside the top 10, Shiba Inu climbed around 5%, and Bitcoin Cash jumped around 8%.
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The price of Decentraland (MANA), one of the biggest metaverse tokens, raced past $5. It's currently trading for $5.69. In the last 24 hours, MANA is up 26%. Fellow metaverse token SAND is still growing, up 17.39% today. This brings its gains to an impressive 112% for the whole week.
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ALL-STAR LINEUP OF PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE "2018 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS" ON NBC
By: Otis Stokes | May 18, 2018, 5:23 p.m.
Filed in: Television
Dick Clark Productions and NBC announced earlier this week the full line-up of presenters for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards." The film, television and music stars slated to take the stage throughout the night include Hailey Baldwin, Tyra Banks,Alison Brie, The Chainsmokers, Ciara, Andy Cohen, Simon Cowell, Darren Criss, Halsey, Tip "T.I." Harris, Justin Hartley & Chrissy Metz, Nick Jonas & Mustard, Chloe Kim, Mila Kunis, Padma Lakshmi, Des Linden, Julia Michaels, French Montana, Ne-Yo, Derek Hough & Jenna Dewan, Evan Ross & Ashlee Simpson, Grace VanderWaal and Rebel Wilson.
They join host, performer and "The Voice" coach Kelly Clarkson, plus previously announced performances by BTS, Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Khalid, John Legend, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez and Shawn Mendes, plus collaborations by Christina Aguilera featuring Demi Lovato, Macklemore and Kesha, Salt-N-Pepa featuring En Vogue and Zedd, MarenMorris & Grey on a night filled with music's biggest names. Global superstar JanetJackson will receive this year's Billboard Music Awards ICON Award and will also take the stage for a highly anticipated performance of her greatest hits, marking her first performance on television in nine years.
The "2018 Billboard Music Awards" will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC. The three-hour telecast will feature performances from this year's hottest musical acts, unexpected collaborations and buzzworthy moments that celebrate 60 years of the Billboard Hot 100.
Nominations for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards" were announced last month on NBC's "Today" and on a livestream from Billboard's New York office. Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran tie for the most nominations this year with 15 each.
Voting for the Billboard Chart Achievement Award and Top Social Artist is open. Fans can vote online and/or on Twitter through May 20, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT (half an hour into the live broadcast).
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Q: How to sort a field in the window for the top N values and perform aggregate calculations for the corresponding field in DolphinDB? My question is about calculating the quote data in DolphinDB. The table contains four columns (ticker, date, close and volume) and is grouped by ticker and sorted by date. I want to do a window calculation and assume the window size to be 20. My purpose is to sort the data in volume column in a window and take the top five volume records to calculate the average of the corresponding values of close. What is the most efficient way to calculate it in DolphinDB?

A: Currently, there is no efficient algorithm for this case, but you can use the function moving together with user-defined functions to obtain the desired result. In the future, DolphinDB will develop functions based on the scenario.
Use a single line of code in version 1.30.15 and above to perform the calculation:
//suppose t is a four-column table
t = table(take(`IBM, 100) as code, 2020.01.01 + 1..100 as date, rand(100,100) + 20 as volume, rand(10,100) + 100.0 as close)

user-defined anonymous aggregate function is supported in function moving
select code, date, moving(defg(vol, close){return close[isort(vol, false).subarray(0:min(5,close.size()))].avg()}, (volume, close), 20) from t context by code


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(Mark One)
[X]      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended:   March 31, 1994
[  ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
For the transition period from __________ to __________ COMMISSION FILE
NUMBER 0-9992
KLA INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
<S>                                                           <C>
DELAWARE                                                04-2564110
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF                                (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)                                IDENTIFICATION NO.)
160 Rio Robles
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (408) 434-4200
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant  (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and  (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes   X       No
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Common Stock Purchase Rights
Common shares outstanding at March 31, 1994:       22,624,000
This report, including all exhibits and attachments, contains 12 pages.
PART I           FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                       Number
- - ------           ---------------------                                                       ------
<S>              <C>                                                                         <C>
Item 1           Financial Statements:
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 1993 and 1994   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Nine Months Ended March 31, 1993 and 1994  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows   . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   . . . . . . . . .   7
Item 2           Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8-10
PART II          OTHER INFORMATION
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Items 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Signatures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
(In thousands except per share amounts)
1993                  1994
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<S>                                                              <C>                   <C>
Net sales                                                        $42,240               $62,665
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Cost of sales                                                 26,633                33,308
Engineering, research and development                          4,390                 5,486
Selling, general and administrative                            8,383                12,014
39,406                50,808
Income from operations                                             2,834                11,857
Interest income and other, net                                       537                   642
Interest expense                                                    (767)                 (458)
Income before income taxes                                         2,604                12,041
Provision for income taxes                                           653                 3,010
Net income                                                       $ 1,951               $ 9,031
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Net income per share                                             $  0.10               $  0.40
Weighted average number of common and
dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding                 20,007                22,729
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial information.
1993                      1994
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<S>                                                                <C>                       <C>
Net sales                                                          $119,353                  $171,656
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Cost of sales                                                    77,168                    96,886
Engineering, research and development                            12,583                    15,262
Selling, general and administrative                              23,585                    33,257
Restructuring recovery                                             (718)                        -
112,618                   145,405
Income from operations                                                6,735                    26,251
Interest income and other, net                                        1,022                     1,191
Interest expense                                                     (2,568)                   (1,453)
Income before income taxes                                            5,189                    25,989
Provision for income taxes                                            1,298                     6,500
Net income                                                         $  3,891                  $ 19,489
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Net income per share                                               $   0.20                  $   0.91
dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding                    19,454                    21,479
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
June 30,          March 31,
1993              1994
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<S>                                                                    <C>               <C>
Cash and cash equivalents                                            $ 52,362          $113,924
Accounts receivable, net  of allowances of
$1,469 and $1,783                                               48,077            82,099
Inventories                                                            42,489            49,577
Deferred income taxes                                                   3,917             3,917
Other current assets                                                    4,724             4,920
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Total current assets                                           151,569           254,437
Land, property and equipment, net                                        39,384            36,362
Other assets                                                              8,136             6,099
Total assets                                                           $199,089          $296,898
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Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt                $  6,532          $  3,032
Accounts payable                                                      8,953            10,533
Income taxes payable                                                  9,403            12,759
Other current liabilities                                            33,070            34,509
Total current liabilities                                                57,958            60,833
Deferred income taxes                                                     7,081             7,081
Long-term debt                                                           20,000            20,000
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000 shares authorized,
none outstanding                                                         __                __
Common shares, $0.001 par value, 75,000 shares authorized,
19,503 and 22,624 shares issued and outstanding                          20                23
Capital in excess of par value                                         64,638           140,023
Retained earnings                                                      50,087            69,576
Treasury stock                                                           (581)             (581)
Cumulative translation adjustment                                        (114)              (57)
Total stockholders' equity                                     114,050           208,984
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                             $199,089          $296,898
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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Net income                                                           $  3,891          $ 19,489
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to cash
provided by (used for) operations:
Depreciation and amortization                                         6,173             8,530
Investment write-downs                                                   94                 -
Accounts receivable, net                                           (4,314)          (34,022)
Inventories, net                                                    4,974            (7,088)
Other current assets                                                  932              (196)
Accounts payable                                                    3,347             1,580
Income taxes payable and deferred income taxes                     (2,953)            3,356
Other current liabilities                                            (642)            1,439
Other assets                                                         (348)             (174)
7,263           (26,575)
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities                         11,154            (7,086)
Capital expenditures                                                   (1,932)           (3,297)
Capitalization of software development costs                             (899)                -
Cash (used for) investing activities                                     (2,831)           (3,297)
Short-term borrowings and current portion of
long-term debt, net                                                    (2,812)           (3,500)
Sales of common stock                                                   3,050            75,388
Cash provided by financing activities                                       238            71,888
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                                    (725)               57
Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                     7,836            61,562
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                         23,711            52,362
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                             $ 31,547          $113,924
Supplemental disclosure to cash flow information
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:
INTEREST                                                             $  2,453          $  1,096
INCOME TAXES                                                            2,333             2,802
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(IN '000'S)
UNAUDITED
1)       This information is unaudited but, in the opinion of Registrant's
management, all adjustments (consisting only of adjustments that are
of a normal recurring nature) necessary for a fair statement of
results have been included.  The results for the quarter ended
March 31, 1994, are not necessarily indicative of results to be
expected for the entire year.  This financial information should be
read in conjunction with the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
(including items incorporated by reference therein) for the year ended
2)       Details of certain balance sheet components:
June 30,           March 31,
1993               1994
--------           ---------
<S>                                                 <C>                 <C>
Inventories:
Systems raw materials                             $ 8,389             $13,113
Customer service spares                            13,530              11,862
Work-In-Process                                    10,004              11,252
Demonstration Equipment                            10,566              13,350
-------             -------
$42,489             $49,577
=======             =======
Other Current Liabilities:
Accrued compensation and benefits                 $11,682             $15,195
Accrued warranty and installation                  12,188              13,556
Unearned service contract revenue                   2,854               2,404
Other                                               6,346               3,354
3)       In February 1994, KLA Instruments Corporation ("the Company") raised
approximately $68.8 million, net of offering costs, in a public
offering of 2,300,000 new shares of common stock.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Third Quarter and Nine Months of Fiscal 1994 Compared with Third Quarter and
Nine Months of Fiscal 1993
Net sales increased $20.4 million or 48.4% and $52.3 million or 43.8%,
respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 1994 as
compared to the prior fiscal year. The largest increase in sales was in the
WISARD business unit. The RAPID business unit, the Metrology division and the
ATS division also contributed to the rise in sales. The WISARD business unit
achieved record shipments of the KLA 2100 series of yield monitoring systems.
This success was primarily attributable to the on-going market adoption of the
KLA 2100 series as an in-line monitoring system and secondarily to industry
additions to manufacturing capacity in the U.S. and Asia Pacific. A shift in
product mix from the KLA 200 series to the new generation KLA 300 series was
the primary contributor to the increases experienced by the RAPID business
unit. The Metrology division and the ATS division increases were due to higher
unit volume.
Gross margins were 46.8 % for the three-month and 43.6% for the nine-month
periods ended March 31, 1994, compared to gross margins of 36.9% and 35.3% in
the comparable periods for the prior fiscal year.  The increase in both periods
is due primarily to manufacturing efficiencies in the WISARD business unit as
volumes rose substantially and also to a favorable mix effect as the KLA 2100
series portion of total KLA revenues increased. Gross margins were also
favorably impacted by cost controls and efficiencies in the Field Service
division.
Engineering Research and Development
Engineering research and development expenses were 8.8% of net sales in the
three month period and 8.9% in the nine month period ended March 31, 1994,
compared to 10.4% and 10.5% in the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year.
Net engineering expenditures rose $1.1 million and $2.7 million during the
three and nine month periods of fiscal 1994 compared to the prior fiscal year.
The absolute dollar increase was primarily due to funding of incremental
engineering programs in the Company's expanding WISARD business unit.
Selling General and Administrative
Selling general and administrative expenses decreased 0.6% to 19.2% and 0.4% to
19.4%, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 1994
as compared to the prior fiscal year. Headcount-related overhead expenses
increased in total, but at a lower rate of increase than revenues. However,
commission expenses for outside sales representatives increased faster than
revenues, reflecting the increased share of Japanese and Asia Pacific business.
In addition, profit sharing expense grew substantially faster than revenues due
to the sharp upturn in the Company's profitability.
Provision for Income Tax
The 25% effective tax rate for both the three and nine-month periods ended
March 31, 1993 and March 31, 1994 results from income in foreign jurisdictions
having a lower than U.S. tax rate, and from the realization of net deferred tax
assets previously reserved including tax credit carryforwards.  Management
believes that sufficient uncertainty continues to exist regarding the
realization of the remaining deferred tax assets such that a full valuation
allowance is still required.
Future Operating Results
The Company's future results will depend on its ability to continuously
introduce new products and enhancements to its customers as demands for higher
performance yield management and process control systems change or increase.
Due to the risks inherent in transitioning to new products, the Company must
accurately forecast demand in both volume and configuration and also manage the
transition from older products.  The Company's results could be affected by the
ability of competitors to introduce new products which have technological
and/or pricing advantages.  The Company's results also will be affected by
strategic decisions made by management regarding whether to continue particular
product lines, and by volume, mix and timing of orders received during a
period, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, and changing conditions in both
the semiconductor industry and key semiconductor markets around the world.  As
a result, the Company's operating results may fluctuate, especially when
measured on a quarterly basis.
<PAGE>   10
Total cash and cash equivalents increased by $61.6 million during the nine
month fiscal period ended March 31, 1994. Cash used for operations was $7.1
million. The major factors contributing to the use of cash for operations was
an increase in accounts receivable and inventories, respectively, of $34.0
million and $7.1 million offset by net income of $19.5 million and non-cash
adjustments, for depreciation and amortization, of $8.5 million. The accounts
receivable increase is attributable to (a) the increase in revenue, (b)
non-linear delays in the manufacturing ramp-up of the KLA 2131 product entry
during the third fiscal quarter of 1994 and (c) the comparison to a strong
collection effort at the end of fiscal 1993. Higher production levels
contributed to the increase in inventories. In February 1994, the Company
raised approximately $68.8 million in a public offering of 2,300,000 new shares
of common stock. Stock option exercises contributed $5.6 million to cash.  The
Company believes that its current level of liquid assets, credit facilities and
cash generated from operations are sufficient to fund growth for the
foreseeable future.
PART II:   OTHER INFORMATION
<S>        <C>   <C>                                                             <C>
Item 1     -     Legal Proceedings                                               Not Applicable
Item 2     -     Changes in Securities                                           Not Applicable
Item 3     -     Defaults Upon Senior Securities                                 Not Applicable
Item 4     -     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders             Not Applicable
Item 5     -     Other Events                                                    Not Applicable
Item 6     -     Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                Not Applicable
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
May 13, 1994                                   Kenneth Levy
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[Date]                                    Kenneth Levy
May 13, 1994                                   Kenneth L. Schroeder
[Date]                                   Kenneth L. Schroeder
May 13, 1994                                   Robert J. Boehlke
[Date]                                   Robert J. Boehlke
V.P. Finance and Administration


But what about homeowners that have extensive outdoor irrigation systems? How can you protect your gardens, extensive landscaping installations, and greenhouses from the perils of burst pipes and flooding that turns to disastrous ice?
Owners of Heritage Lawn Care in Kansas City recommend that, even if you don't have an extensive irrigation setup, it's imperative to winterize lawn sprinkler systems from burst pipes that can create flood and ice damage, not only to your own yard, but to adjoining properties.
In freezing parts of the country, farmers have long known about the saving grace of flushing out irrigation pipes before the first freeze. According to Green Touch Irrigation the more commonly used black polyethylene pipe known for flexibility is not immune to flash freezing and bursting. Drain your system by closing the manual water supply valve, while opening all the other valves at the low end of the system to allow the water to drain. For sprinklers with check valves, you'll need pull up the heads and allow them to drain into the soil.
Ask your landscape contractor if there are automatic drain valves located at the low end of the piping system that you can activate simply by decreasing the pipeline pressure to less than 10 PSI. If your system is this complex, you may be better off calling in your landscaping or irrigation contractor to handle the project.
If the difference between draining your system on your own or calling in a plumbing contractor is $100, then you'll need to decide whether the effort is worthwhile or to call in help. Contractors often blow out all the water in your pipes with a compressed air hose. Either way, you'll need to cut off all the water, empty the pipes, and drain the length all the way between the backflow prevention device and the shutoff valve.
Tending to the outdoor maintenance is as important as preparing your windows for winter. If you want to stay warm, make sure that you've attended to your outdoor plumbing winterization first. There's nothing more frustrating than pulling on thermal underwear, work clothes, boots, and warm gloves to repair a outdoor burst pipe.
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What is the Thunder Experience?
We recently wrapped up our inaugural season and it was a great experience, both for coaches and organizers and from the feedback so far, also for the parents and players. Here is a photo-summary of our four day camp/tournament under the heading, "What is the Thunder Experience".
We've set up a feedback form for parents, players and friends of the Thunder so it will be your chance to add to the story of "What is the Thunder Experience". We'll share your answers with our partners like Shawnigan Lake School who provided us the facilities and Rugby Canada who provided coaching support. We won't mention any names so feel free to be candid.
It's tradition in rugby to shake your opponents hand after a game win or lose. At the senior level you'll often meet in the clubhouse after the game to share stories and refreshments.
We probably had the largest contingent of family and friends camped out on the sideline, Thunder Nation.
In rugby as in life, sometimes the odds are momentarily stacked against you. You have to make the best decision with the options you have.
Rugby creates strong bonds as you can't win without your teammates, you rely on them for success and safety.
There are many skills required in rugby and we have access to national team players, so you learn from the best.
You can put on your tough face before your first game and laugh about it afterwards. The more intense the team's task, the deeper the friendship.
We rely on the generosity of others, like Shawnigan Lake School, to provide us training facilities and room and board. It's in our culture to show appreciation. Here presenting a signed print to Shawnigan Rugby Camp Director, Ander Monro.
We instituted a player of the match award that gets passed from game to game. Fame can be fleeting 😉 but hard work and excellence is recognized in the Thunder culture.
Sometimes in rugby you get injured and can't participate on the field but you can still support your team and contribute. Learning to deal with disappointments and come back stronger is part of the Thunder culture.
Whether eating meals with national teams players at Shawnigan or meeting their family on the sideline, you'll be introduced to people who will inspire you.
One of the most important aspects of the Thunder experience is learning about Aboriginal culture. Whether it's learning a new song or feasting at the University of Victoria First People's House, you will be immersed in Aboriginal culture.


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13 Of The Most Annoying Songs From This Decade
September 30, 2018 By Germaine Taylor Leave a Comment
There are plenty of annoying songs out there. Every genre has them, and unfortunately - so does every generation. Each year your ears are blasted with annoying songs that you just can't un-hear.
The 13 Top Annoying Songs
1. Ylvis - The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) (2014)
2. Taylor Swift - Shake It Off (2014)
3. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (2012)
4. Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball (2013)
5. Psy - Gangnam Style (2012)
6. Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass (2014)
7. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass (2010)
8. Jason Derulo - Wiggle (2014)
9. The Chainsmokers - Selfie (2014)
10. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It (2011)
11. Rebecca Black - Friday (2011)
12. Willow Smith - Whip My Hair (2010)
13. Silento - Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (2016)
Did These Bring Back Any Memories?
Depending on your tastes, it can either make it a nightmare to turn on the radio, or it can be a hilarious experience that you and your friends can enjoy, ironically.
If you haven't had the displeasure of hearing this song, you're lucky. It's one of the most annoying songs ever created, and it doesn't even really tell you what the fox says. If you ever hear a fox say, "ring a ding ding," you may want to get your ears and head checked.
For many people, all of Taylor Swift's songs could end up on a list of most annoying songs. However, if you want to pick one that is extremely annoying and sticks in your head even when you hate it, "Shake It Off" is that song.
Of all the most annoying songs out there, "Call Me Maybe" is at the top of many haters list's. Why do people hate this song so much? Maybe it's the annoying vocals, or maybe it's just that the song's lyrics are ridiculous, childish, and annoying.
Miley Cyrus, much like Taylor Swift, is another singer/performer people love to hate. She has plenty of annoying songs, annoying videos, and she's done a lot of stupid things. "Wrecking Ball" is one of the most annoying.
Psy is a popular K-pop singer, to some, and an annoying performer/singer to others. His song "Gangnam Style" is a dance track that is just as annoying as "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say)." It's a song that works great on the dance floor, but sucks nonetheless.
Meghan Trainor is annoying, and so is this song. This isn't the only song by this ambitious singer that you'll find on lists of bad and annoying songs. She's great at making music that people don't like. Someone must like them, but that's not enough to keep people with actual musical taste from avoiding hearing about how "it's all about that bass, no treble."
Nicki Minaj is also good at being annoying and making many of the most annoying songs ever recorded. If she didn't try to, annoyingly, rap in her songs, they might be OK. She has a knack for a great dance beat, but her lyrics and rapping are beyond annoying.
Ever hear a song, or watch a music video, and find yourself disgusted by what you're hearing/seeing? This song has that effect on people. Featuring Snoop Dogg, this song is annoying and very sexist. Oh, and any song that mentions social media in it automatically deserves a thumbs down.
Speaking of songs about social media, nothing is more annoying than listening to someone sing about selfies. The intro to this song is one of the most annoying things about it. There's nothing to this song but a dance beat that's ruined by stupidity.
A song about being a narcissistic jerk, that's what this is. It's supposed to be funny, right? It's not funny though; it is one of the most annoying songs ever made.
The over-use of Auto-tune in this song makes it awful to listen to. It has potential to be a great teen driven song, all about having fun on Friday. However, any good the song might have had in its lyrics are lost in the fact that it sounds terrible.
Willow Smith is adorable, and she has a voice that sounds far above her years, but this song is annoying. Maybe if the line "I whip my hair back and forth" was removed completely from the song it would be a little better.
Speaking of whipping things, here's one more annoying song that will make you want to rip your hair out. It's an earworm that has terrible vocals. Oh, and the Whip and Nae Nae are pretty lame dance moves. Just saying.
So, now you know some of the most annoying songs of the 2010s. Were any of these on your list of least favorite songs?
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The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has begun interviewing female directors as its investigation into discrimination against female film and TV directors is officially underway. First up was director Maria Giese, who was interviewed at the EEOC's offices in Los Angeles for four hours on Wednesday.
Giese, who first brought the problem to the EEOC's attention in 2013, said investigators were interested in a wide range of issues regarding the employment of female directors, including how directors are hired.
Giese, whose directing credits include Hunger and When Saturday Comes, is a longtime advocate for female directors and was instrumental in getting the ACLU to call for the EEOC investigation that has now been launched.
The EEOC has the power to file a class action lawsuit against the industry if it concludes that there is a pattern and practice of discrimination against female directors.
This is not the first time the federal agency has investigated Hollywood. In 1969, the EEOC held several days of hearings in Los Angeles and concluded that women and minorities were being discriminated against in behind-the-scenes jobs. But lacking enforcement powers at the time, it referred the matter to the Justice Department. The DOJ and the industry later agreed to establish "goals and timetables" to increase minority representation in many jobs covered by the IATSE, but that produced very few improvements. Female directors weren't even included.
The EEOC launched another probe of Hollywood's hiring practices in 1984, but under the direction of then-EEOC chairman – and now Supreme Court Justice – Clarence Thomas, nothing ever came of the year-long investigation.
The six women who pushed for that class action suit – Victoria Hochberg, Lynne Littman, Joelle Dobrow, Susan Bay, Dolores Ferraro and Nell Cox – have come to be known as The Original Six.


Home Aluminium Clip Fit Ogee Gutter Project.
Stormguard Rainwater worked very closely with the client to help ensure the right decision was made with the selection of their products, taking every one of their needs into consideration. After speaking with the customer and working out the necessary flow calculations it was decided that the aluminium 6'' x 4'' ogee clip fit gutter would be a perfect match for the distinguished residence. Stormguard were also able to match the glossy white colour of the existing fascia and soffits.
The customer was looking to keep a more traditional look to the house. The combination of the aluminium 6'' x 4'' clip fit ogee gutter and the 3'' x 3'' square cast eared collared pipe achieved what the customer was looking for.
The majority of our aluminium rainwater pipes have either decorative diecast aluminium collars with or without traditional lugs or swaged aluminium collars with extruded brackets in the contemporary style. The 76x76mm is available with a swaged collar. However, the 102x76mm, 102x102mm and 150x150mm pipes cannot be swaged. As an alternative, these sizes come complete with feature made welded collars that create a swage effect and look almost identical.
Since then our customer has kept in touch and has been so happy with his project, He has recommended us to some of his close family and friends. He has also kindly sent us some photos through, which as you can see shows images of a beautiful looking house.


Henry would like you to know that he is 13 WEEKS!
Last Saturday, we went to the McKinney Farmer's Market with Henry. It is so bright in Texas that we whipped out these glasses. I think he liked them and they prevented the mega squint when we exit the house.
13 weeks today and 3 months tomorrow! Hard to believe!
So, I didn't know this week if Henry was 3 months because he was born on the 28th, but that is next week. After some advice from others I found out that Henry is definitely 12 weeks, but not quite 3 months. So confusing. My favorite advice was from my friend Andrea who said when she has kids she is just going to call them 0 until they are 1.
* Henry's sleep record is 9 hours. Writing this first cause everyone and their mom asks if your baby is "sleeping through the night" yet. The answer is not consistently..but pretty close.
* He had what I thought was an eye infection this week, but actually just his tear ducts working out some kinks.
* He still loves mobiles and fans and really prefers watching them while kicking around on the floor. It is like newborns are born with pilates skills. what happens to that?
*He is wearing 6 month clothing.
*We had some fun visitors this week including two former students and Henry napped well while we swam with the Steiners on Saturday.
Henry trying out the Bumbo seat that my college roomates, Nicole and Lis gave him!
We sure are enjoying him. We are blessed!
The changing table always brings out a big ole smile from Henry. What is it about it? Watch and find out.
Today brings upon some mixed feelings. For the last five years, I have gotten back into the bustle of getting my classroom ready about now and heading in for staff development. Ironically as my teacher friends head back to Glen Oaks Elementary today, I am home. Today, Henry is 11 weeks and although I am going to miss teaching a bunch this year, I am so blessed to be home with this little guy! We have a good time.
By the way, we survived those two month shots! He did really good, probably better than me. :) The doctor said he was just perfect. He is in the 94% for weight-at 15.2. What a guy!
So, I was excited to hang some things we had received as a shower gift on the wall! Usually, I am very bad at reading directions, well reading anything that is longer than a Reader's Digest article. Yet, as I said I was willing to tackle the project--even if it meant full concentration. After reading the directions, I wasn't fully visualizing what to do, so I even looked up a You Tube video to see how it was done.
Needless to say, I hung the first one backwards. Ugh. So irritating..had to take it down.
That is when I enlisted Pete's help because unlike me he seems to be a bit more detail oriented.
Long story short, Henry's wall hanging is up and looks great. I basically threw away the garbage, Pete did the rest.
*As captured here, sucking his thumb is a big desire, yet rarely accomplished.
*Smiling happens frequently and not just at the mobile and fan!
*Sleep record: 9:30-7! Almost hate to say that one out loud, just in case he hears and changes his mind.
Turn up your volume, otherwise, you are just going to get nothing out of this video except sea sick. On occasion when HP is sleeping in the swing specifically, he tends to make noises that often resemble animals. Listen carefully and you might hear "the orca" or "the dolphin." Unfortunately "the morning dove" has not been caught on film as of yet.
Okay, I am going to do this. I am not so good at keeping up with the blogging, but I think I am going to get it down here. Everyday, I keep thinking of stories that I want to share with our families and friends that are not in Texas and everyday, I forget to make a go of it. So, here I am, hoping not to fall off the bandwagon again.
Henry has a love/hate relationship with bathing. He used to despise it, in fact I think he confused water with needles prickling him. Then, once we put the tub up on the sink and he could see his pretty little self in the mirror, I think he decided it wasn't all bad. I have even gotten a few smiles from the splashing of his feet. However, the last two baths he has not enjoyed, and today I can understand why.
Mid way through the event, Henry decided that he would add his own fluid to the bath. Now, I can see how frustrating this would be after getting soaped up and all and then having this more yellow addition added to the mix. In efforts to try to reconcile this experience, I tried to dump out the water while holding him and start again. Well, my little man decided this was too much and gave some cries. I then decided to forgo the hair washing and we ran for the towel. I hear urine is sterile so he is clean...right?


Nema says despite the ban on single-use plastic carrier bags, it still faces challenges in controlling contraband materials.
This week, Kenya had started implementing a ban on the importation, sale and manufacture of non-woven carrier bags in supermarkets.
Kenya and Rwanda are the only East African Community member states that have banned plastic carrier bags.
Nema says the banned plastic carriers are still finding their way into major towns.


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ISS antennas
Ham radio antennas on ISS, virtual video tour
tnx@Raffaele Di Palma!
Antennas (www.ariss.org)
A set of four antenna systems are deployed in the ISS Service Module supporting the current installation of the Kenwood D700 and D710 radios. Each of the four antennas can support amateur radio operations on multiple frequencies and allow for simultaneous automatic and crew-tended operations. Having four antennas also ensures that ham radio operations can continue aboard the station should one or more of the antennas fail. Three of the four antennas are identical and each can support both transmit and receive operations on 2 meter, 70 cm, L band and S band. They also support reception for the station's Russian Glisser TV system, which is used during spacewalks. The fourth antenna has a 2.5-meter (8 foot) long vertical whip that can be used to support High Frequency (HF) operations, particularly on 10 meters. Currently, one of the 3 VHF/UHF antennas is disconnected and the HF antenna has no radio hardware available for use.
Two antennas are installed in the Columbus module, currently serving the Ericcson radios deployed there. Frequencies available for transmission to and from Columbus are 2 meters, 70 centimeters, L-band and S-band. These antennas will also support the Ham TV DATV transmitter.


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Labor Secretary Walsh Visits Baltimore to Discuss Investments in Workforce Training
By Tim Tooten | WBAL-TV (Online)
Helping Americans find employment is the cornerstone of President Joe Biden's American Jobs plan. At least $100 billion has been set aside for workforce development, including registered apprenticeship programs like the one the U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh showcased Tuesday in Baltimore County. Apprenticeship programs like this one have become a priority for people out of work or who may have chosen a profession instead of a formal education. Walsh spent time with close to a dozen residents now enrolled in the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 37 in Sparrows Point. As a former head of a building and construction trades council, Walsh said what he saw taking place in Baltimore County is an example of what can take place across the country. "This is so important because it lays down the foundation for the importance of training, of educating the young people and the people that come through these programs it really is important," Walsh said.... Local and national government leaders said they're committed to investing in the future now.... "It improves the middle class. It lifts our economy more broadly for working people, and organized working people are what can make a difference in this country," said U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Maryland. And in particular, places like the training facility in Baltimore County. The goal of those who are currently in the program is to land a job in three years or less.
Education, Jobs & Economy


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Museum January 2, 2018 Rachel Ozerkevich
Thorough & Whimsical: Canada's First Florine Stettheimer Retrospective at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Courtesy Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art,
Florine Stettheimer, Beauty Contest: To the Memory of P. T. Barnum, 1924. Oil on canvas. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Gift of Ettie Stettheimer, 1947.242.
"Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry" is the first show of its kind in twenty years, and Stettheimer's first ever retrospective in Canada. It offers unprecedented insight into the paintings, drawings, writings, and overall aesthetic of the twentieth century New York-based female artist. The exhibition makes up for lost time by comprehensively extending beyond the works on display to include poignant spatial design. In short, the exhibition is atmospheric. No sign of the era's wartime strife or uncertainty makes its way into this space. Instead, one feels as if they are spending time in the artist's private home, surrounded by her artistic influences and inspirations.
Courtesy the Florine Stettheimer papers, Rare Books and Manuscript Library, Columbia University.
Florine Stettheimer in her Bryant Park garden, 1917-1920.
The show begins with Stettheimer's early family portraits, dated from the 1890s. The paintings progress from somber and lifelike colors into more chaotic family tableaus, such as a large canvas from 1915, rendered in acrid chartreuse and fiery reds. In her 1933 "Family Portrait II," ladies in 1930s upscale fashions lounge in a space marked by New York skyline motifs and oversized foliage. The majority of Stettheimer's paintings in the early 1900s are almost Fauve-ish in their electric use of color. Floral motifs run from the corners into the center, turning fantastical in their scale and neon hues. These paintings showcase the artist playing with her era's innovations in disorienting manipulations of spatial perspective, figural proportions, and overall breaks with verisimilitude.
Courtesy Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Florine Stettheimer, Portrait of Our Nurse, Margaret Burgess, 1929.
Subtler than the paintings themselves are the curators' design of the gallery space. The walls are divided into horizontal bands of silvery pearl and pastel pink, with mirror-like pillars throughout the space. A crystal chandelier hangs in the middle of the gallery, and velour chaise lounges stud the room. The airy atmosphere is broken up by injections of hot bright hues and spindly human forms on the wall's canvases. A central informational panel recounts the artist's own Bryant Park apartment, filled with cellophane curtains, lace details, red carpet stairs, mirrored screens, and gilt flowers. All of these details are translated into the gallery space and are also reflected in the displayed works.
Courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Florine Stettheimer, Spring Sale at Bendel's, 1944. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Gift of Miss Ettie Stettheimer, 1951.
"Florine Stettheimer: Painting Poetry" is on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto through January 28th, 2018.
Rachel Ozerkevich
Rachel Ozerkevich lives in Raleigh, NC and is a PhD student in Art History at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Her doctoral research focuses on athletic subject matter in French painting and news media immediately before the First World War.


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Think of habits or routines to change.
Plan what you will do with the extra money when you stop buying cigarettes.
Think of whom you can reach out to when you need help.
Consider buying nonprescription nicotine patches or nicotine gum. Or see your health care provider to get a prescription for the nicotine inhaler, nasal spray, or other medicine that can help.
Put away lighters and ashtrays.
Throw away all cigarettes and matches – no emergency stashes are allowed!
Clean your clothes to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke.
Remind family and friends that this is your quit day.
Stay away from places where you used to smoke and people you used to smoke with.
Give yourself a treat or do something else special.
Make sure that all your cigarettes and ashtrays are thrown away.
If you keep cigarettes or ashtrays around, sooner or later you'll break down and smoke one, then another, then another, and so on. Throw them away. Make it hard to start again.
Because you are used to having something in your mouth, you may want to chew gum as a substitute for smoking. Or munch on carrots or celery.
Spend time with nonsmokers rather than with smokers.
Think of yourself as a nonsmoker. Tell other people that you are a nonsmoker (for example, in restaurants). Stay away from places where there are a lot of smokers, such as bars. Avoid spending time with smokers. You can't tell others not to smoke, but you don't have to sit with them while they do. Plan on walking away from cigarette smoke. Spend time with nonsmokers and sit in the nonsmoking section of restaurants.
Most people who go back to smoking cigarettes do so within the first 3 months after quitting. Many people try 5 or more times before they successfully quit. Avoid drinking alcohol, because it lowers your chances of success. Don't be distracted by the weight you may gain after quitting. Smokers usually do not gain more than 10 pounds when they stop smoking. Learn new ways to improve your mood and overcome depression.
As you become more fit, you will not want the nicotine effects in your body. Regular exercise will also help keep you from gaining weight.
You may not know what to do with your hands for a while. Try reading, knitting, needlework, pottery, drawing, making a plastic model, or doing a jigsaw puzzle. Join special interest groups that keep you involved in your hobby.
Change your routine. Take on new activities that don't include smoking. Join an exercise group and work out regularly. Sign up for an evening class or a join a study group at your place of worship. Go on more outings with your family or friends. Learn ways to relax and manage stress.
Join a quit-smoking program if it helps.
Some people do better in groups, or with a set of instructions to follow. That's fine, too. Remember, the goal is to quit smoking. It doesn't matter how you do it.
Consider using nicotine replacement therapy.
Nicotine is the drug that is in tobacco. You can use nicotine patches or gum, available without a prescription at your local pharmacy, to help you quit smoking. Quitting smoking is a two-step process. It includes breaking the physical addiction to nicotine and breaking the smoking habit. Nicotine replacement helps take care of the nicotine addiction so that you can focus on breaking the habit.
None of these treatments is a miracle cure. Quitting can be hard work, but you can learn to live without cigarettes in your daily life.
Adult Health Advisor 2006.4; Copyright © 2006 McKesson Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Developed by Ann Carter, MD. This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.


If you have a non-U.S. bank account, you may likely need to report this bank information to the U.S. each year. The good news is there is no tax directly associated with filing an FBAR. However, if you meet the filing requirements and do not file each year, the U.S. can impose a non-filing penalty of up to 50% of your bank account balance or $10,000, whichever is less.
FBAR filing requirements have existed since the 1990s, and are now an integrated part of the relatively new FATCA rules, but the FBAR requirements long preceded the creation of FATCA in 2011. However, FATCA laws have accentuated pre-existing requirements to file an FBAR disclosure. The U.S. is so serious about filing FBARs they have created a new department where your FBAR is actually filed called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
You have a non-U.S. bank account that on any given day of the preceding calendar year had a balance of $10,000 on deposit (even if you simply passed the funds through your account for 1 day).
If you have more than one non-U.S. bank account and the total amount on deposit for all non-U.S. bank accounts combined totals $10,000 of more.
You are listed as a Joint Account owner with your spouse, relative, or other person, and you meet the criteria in 1 or 2 above.
If you closed your non-U.S. bank account before the end of the year but the account met the criteria in 1 or 2 above, you are still obligated to file an FBAR.
In order to avoid non-filing penalties, you will need to voluntarily disclose by electronically filing Form FinCEN disclosing all non-U.S. bank accounts you held for the past 6 years. Even if the account had been closed for several years, the reporting is still required if the account existed in your name in the past 6 years.
Note: If the U.S. has already contacted you about your delinquent filing of FinCEN 114, you are no longer eligible for no penalty, as you are not 'voluntarily disclosing' (essentially you have been caught!) So do not procrastinate filing your FBARs.


Nvidia has rolled out a brand new set of drivers for GTX, and RTX GPU homeowners.
The new driers, model 419.35, can be found now to obtain. Nvidia has lastly mounted the DXGI_ERROR_DEVICE_HUNG error Apex Legends gamers have been reporting just about because the game launched.
When it happens, the game crashes to desktop, which is doubly irritating for a battle royale game. With no option to rejoin in-progress games, affected gamers needed to follow older drivers to forestall the fixed crashes. Thankfully, this could now be mounted.
Today's 419.35 drivers additionally convey help for this week's Devil May Cry 5, subsequent week's The Division 2, in addition to additional optimisations for Apex Legends.
You can seize the drivers by way of Nvidia's official driver page. As all the time, simply decide your GPU mannequin, and working system.
Nvidia additionally introduced that it's increasing the RTX game bundle promotion.
Starting immediately, clients who buy an RTX 2080, or 2080 Ti will obtain three games totally free: Anthem, Battlefield 5, and Metro Exodus. Those who go for the extra moderately priced RTX 2070, or 2060 will as a substitute get to select one of many three.
Head to the RTX Triple Threat bundle web page for full particulars.


Drink from a Kupp and raise funds!
Kupp was the brainchild of five Year 13 students at Queen Margaret College as part of their NCEA Level 3 Economics class and the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES – www.youngenterprise.org.nz). Behind the project are Victoria Hill (CEO), Greta Brown (Communications Director), Laura Christie (Marketing Director), Madeline Stewart (Finance Director) and Jasmin Buhla (Productions Director) who were tasked with planning and creating a business which produces and successfully sells a product, which they then have to review at the end of the year.
With the creation of a product, the team always wanted to partner with a local charity which would be able to benefit from the product sales. "We love the I Have a Dream goals and all our beliefs match up perfectly – we wanted to contribute to children in some way and help to give others the same opportunities we have had.", Jasmine says.
The product the team are selling is an environmentally friendly, reusable coffee cup with 100% of the profits going to I Have a Dream. The coffee cups are JOCO cups, made out of high-quality glass which is designed to help preserve the coffee taste longer, keep the heat of the coffee in and drastically reduce plastic waste in the environment. As with all reusable glass cups, after just 15 uses the cup starts 'paying for itself'.
So far the Kupp sales are going very well but there are still some available so be sure to get yours soon!


I was always against keeping Dogs as I had a big Dogphobia . having had a few rather unsavoury doggie encounters I ensured that there was always sufficient distance between them and me . My Husband on the contrary has always been a Dog Lover . At their place in Delhi they pretty much maintained an open house for the Doggie friends of their locality . So though they actually never owned one but they always had frequent dog visits . My husband then fiancée longed to keep a dog at our place in Mumbai . I was against the whole idea not only because I was scared but also because I thought there was not enough space . We were 2 young people about to start a new life together believing in the DINK concept . With our hectic work schedule and packed weekends , I though we would not be able to do justice .
While the debate continued we got married and went to Egypt for the honeymoon . Due to the ruckus there we came back earlier than scheduled and found empty time on our hands.
One of these days Neil again broached the idea and i vetoed it straight away . He then said let us go and see the pups and if you don't want we will not get her . And I agreed to the idea having promised myself that I was only humoring Neil and that I would never get any pup home .
When we went to the shop they had 2 pups – one Fawn colored female Labrador & a Brown Pug . I thought they were adorable & my heart went out to them . They were inside these huge cages which of course gave them lot of space but was a cage nevertheless . the pug deariee was sick and looked at us with doleful eyes . I patted and stroked the pug for a while and then turned my attention to the Labrador .A complete cutie pie she stared back at us insolently and in a rather disinterested manner . I tried coochicooing to her and she did not respond . And then they let her out of the cage . She came to me and started gnawing away at the jeans and shoes . My husband looked at me & I said no . We went back but my heart had sure thawed . I told Neil the next day that I wanted to see the pup again and we went again . This time I coochicooed to her and she came . I opened the cage , took her out and told Neil let's take her home .
So June came home . My In laws were absolutely delighted and were suggesting names while my parents were sceptical. nevertheless June was home. Unfortunately she caught Gastro and we almost lost her . She was only on drips and we religiously took her morning & evening to the Vet .June fought and made it . I could not believe that I who was a staunchly against the idea of pets , suddenly had become a Dog Mama worrying about June's medicines and health .
Now I can't think of us without June . Everything that we do has a June element . I sit in office and worry about her . If we go vacationing I miss her terribly and just can't wait to get back to her . She wakes me up in the mornings but I don't mind . June is the sunshine in my Life .I am so glad we got her Home ….


Do you want to experience our products live? Come and discover IMA technology at one of the next trade shows. A great opportunity to create lasting, satisfying relationships opening up to new market opportunities.
IMA exhibits its equipment worldwide and takes every opportunity to meet you and discuss solutions for processing and packaging.
Our driving spirit is to create a warm welcome to our visitors. Having attended over 500 events in 50 years of trading, we believe the meeting between company and visitor is extremely important: it is a fundamental privilege to listen, converse and reflect on problems and solutions and to create innovation.
Exhibitions, specialised symposiums, open-houses at our plants and other events are occasions for IMA to explore the requirements of the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetics, tea & coffee and food industry.
We look forward to meeting you at our stands and events this year!


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