text:
Debates of Oct. 17th, 2005
House of Commons Hansard #135 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was human.
Chief of Police for Durham Region
Myra Cree
Fall Fairs
Citizenship Week
Liberal Government
Co-op Week
George Hislop
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
World March of Women
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
David Dingwall
Campaign Financing
Budget Surpluses
South Asia Earthquake
Firearms Registry
Canada Post Corporation
St. Lawrence Seaway
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
Question No. 174
National DefenceOral Questions
Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca B.C.
Keith Martin LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence
Mr. Speaker, the member points out one of the threats there, and that is unexploded devices, not only those but the IEDs that we have seen being used with such deadly effects in Iraq. We know this and that is why the minister and all of our defence colleagues are working very hard to ensure our forces personnel are protected.
I might say that it is well known that our forces in Afghanistan are some of the best protected forces there on the ground. We will do no less for our CF members who work so hard to ensure peace and security will come to the beleaguered country of Afghanistan.
Social DevelopmentOral Questions
Susan Kadis Liberal Thornhill, ON
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of State for Families and Caregivers.
Like all parliamentarians, I am very aware of the important contribution made by our caregivers to Canadian society. Would the minister provide an update on the government's efforts and initiatives on behalf of caregivers?
Trinity—Spadina Ontario
Tony Ianno LiberalMinister of State (Families and Caregivers)
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her concern for our three million Canadians, our unsung heroes, who give of themselves 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with little at their behest.
What we are saying is that we are having a national conference today and tomorrow. We brought together Canadians from across the country to ensure that cooperatively with the provincial and territorial governments we will find a long term solution to help those who are our heroes.
Firearms RegistryOral Questions
Joy Smith Conservative Kildonan—St. Paul, MB
Mr. Speaker, provincially, Manitoba reported the highest homicide rate in Canada for 2004. Just last week an innocent bystander, 17-year-old Philippe Hayart, was shot to death in a gang crossfire while walking down the street.
The government has sunk more than $1 billion into the gun registry, money that could be spent on front line police officers to make our streets safer in Manitoba.
When will the government realize that criminals do not register their guns? When will the government shut down the gun registry and put those resources toward front line police officers?
Edmonton Centre Alberta
Anne McLellan LiberalDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Mr. Speaker, the only people who do not get the importance of gun control in this country appear to be members of the opposition. In fact, front line police use this system over 35,000 times a week. The chiefs of police endorse this system and describe it as an ever increasingly important tool in our fight against crime.
I find it amazing that the opposition would suggest that a comprehensive approach to gun control is not absolutely key to keeping our families, streets and communities safe.
Mr. Speaker, the only people who do not get it are those in the Liberal government.
Over the weekend a TTC bus driver was shot in the head after getting caught in the middle of a dispute during his shift. Just hours before the shooting, I attended a crime and justice forum in Scarborough where constituents were in unanimous agreement that mandatory prison sentences were needed to control the recent wave of violent crime. The Liberal government has opted for throwing money at an ineffective gun registry instead of investing in front line policing to keep our communities safe.
When will the Liberals start listening to Canadians and institute mandatory prison sentences for violent offenders?
Northumberland—Quinte West Ontario
Paul MacKlin LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Mr. Speaker, I think everyone in the government is concerned about our communities and the violence that is being demonstrated in those communities.
Clearly this is a complex matter that requires a number of steps to be taken. One of those is dealing with legislation, which we already have on the books, another one is working with the community groups to educate the public, and the third one is to make sure we work with those other community groups that are interested in keeping these young people employed in other aspects of their lives and not to participate in this sort of activity.
Canada Post CorporationOral Questions
Christiane Gagnon Bloc Québec, QC
Mr. Speaker, the government has to understand that Canada Post closing down the Quebec City sorting station without providing a satisfactory explanation is wrong. Canada Post has to make its intentions known, not only for the Quebec City sorting station, but also for the other sorting stations elsewhere across Canada.
Will the government admit that the best, and the only, way of knowing what Canada Post's true intentions are is for the corporation to table its plan for its entire network? We want to see the plan; it is as simple as that.
Markham—Unionville Ontario
John McCallum LiberalMinister of National Revenue
Mr. Speaker, there is one very simple point that the hon. member does not seem to be grasping: no jobs will be lost. I have repeated several times that no jobs will be lost. That is an extremely important point. Another important point is that, if we do not want it to go back into deficit, Canada Post has to be efficient.
St. Lawrence SeawayOral Questions
Francis Scarpaleggia Liberal Lac-Saint-Louis, QC
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transport.
Given the critical importance of the St. Lawrence Seaway, can the minister give us details of the investments made by the government to maintain the St. Lawrence Seaway infrastructure, and of the positive economic spinoffs for the Quebec economy?
Can the minister also give us his vision for the future, to ensure that the St. Lawrence Seaway remains a key component of shipping trade in our country?
Jean Lapierre LiberalMinister of Transport
Mr. Speaker, current activities on the St. Lawrence Seaway in Quebec represent about $2 billion and 20,000 jobs. The St. Lawrence Seaway is investing about $34 million annually.
We are currently conducting a study with the Americans. The Bloc Québécois is engaging in scaremongering, but the purpose of the study is to improve the flow of traffic and navigation on the St. Lawrence River.
Over the past few weeks, I met with officials from the St. Lawrence Economic Development Council and the St. Lawrence Shipoperators, and with shippers, and we are going to work, particularly in the area of transport—
The hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.
Service CanadaOral Questions
Christian Simard Bloc Beauport, QC
Mr. Speaker, true to form, the government has presented Parliament with a fait accompli and announced the creation of service Canada, which will consolidate the services provided by a dozen or so departments. The government has allocated $500 million to set up this project, yet no bill for its implementation has been introduced.
What is the government waiting for to be transparent and democratic and to present this House with a bill to create service Canada?
Peterborough Ontario
Peter Adams LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister responsible for Democratic Renewal
Mr. Speaker, service Canada is committed to continuous improvement and reports regularly to Canadians. Its service charter describes the commitment of service Canada. I am very pleased to announce that we have appointed an office of client satisfaction to allow Canadians to judge the performance of service Canada.
Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON
Mr. Speaker, the people of Kashechewan First Nation have been under a boil water advisory for eight years. This past weekend an E. coli outbreak hit the community. The school is closed, the health centre is closed and a Health Canada official told the people that it was perfectly safe to bathe their children in E. coli contaminated bathwater. That is like telling those Cree people to bathe their children in toilet water.
Would the health minister or any of his staff be willing to come up to Kashechewan and bathe their children in this kind of water?
Vancouver South B.C.
Ujjal Dosanjh LiberalMinister of Health
Mr. Speaker, obviously that is a very serious issue. I will look into it and I would be happy to provide an answer to the hon. member.
I just want to point out that we have gone through the entire list of questions today because members were so restrained. They had short questions and there were short answers. We did well.
Government Response to PetitionsRoutine Proceedings
Beauséjour New Brunswick
Dominic LeBlanc LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I am happy to table, in both official languages, the government's response to eight petitions.
Interparliamentary DelegationsRoutine Proceedings
Sarmite Bulte Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34, I have the honour to present to the House reports from the Canadian branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association concerning three events: first, the bilateral visit to the Falkland Islands from January 15 to 22; second, a report on the seminar on corruption, human rights and party politics, which was held in London, United Kingdom from January 23 to 29; and third, the 17th CPA seminar report which was held in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa from May 29 to June 4.
PetitionsRoutine Proceedings
Richard Marceau Bloc Charlesbourg, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table two petitions today. The first one is an initiative from workers in the shoe industry, in my riding. They strongly ask the government to create a POWA to help their fellow citizens who work in soft sectors of the economy and who too often pay the price for globalization and lose their job at an age where they are too old to get new training and find a job. This first petition, which is signed by about 1,000 people, follows the initiative of workers in the shoe sector in my riding, whom I want to congratulate.
Mr. Speaker, my second petition also comes from my riding. It asks the Government of Canada, and particularly Canada Post, not to proceed with the closure of the sorting station in Quebec City, because it is an essential station and its closure will lead to the loss of well paying jobs in the Quebec City area.
This shows once again the lack of interest of this government for the national capital region of Quebec. This petition is thus used as a pressure tactic against the closure of this sorting station.
Gurmant Grewal Conservative Newton—North Delta, BC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today on behalf of the constituents of Newton—North Delta to present a petition. The petitioners call upon Parliament to pass legislation to recognize the institution of marriage in federal law as being a lifelong union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.
The petition is signed by over 1,000 people from Newton—North Delta and the neighbouring ridings.
Nancy Karetak-Lindell Liberal Nunavut, NU
Mr. Speaker, I would like to present a petition from my riding of Nunavut asking that the Government of Canada help protect the future of public broadcasting in Canada. It was signed by many people in Nunavut.
Jay Hill Conservative Prince George—Peace River, BC
Mr. Speaker, as I have been doing at virtually every opportunity over the last number of weeks since Parliament reconvened this fall, it is my pleasure to present yet another petition, this one signed by residents of Nepean and Orléans, Ottawa, Port Colborne, Welland and Grimsby, Ontario and points west as well.
The petitioners wish to draw to the attention of the House that on average 2,000 children are adopted from other countries and are brought to Canada by Canadian families who welcome them into their lives.
Whereas biological children of Canadian citizens born abroad receive automatic Canadian citizenship at birth and other countries as well provide this for foreign adoptees, they call upon Parliament to immediately enact legislation to grant automatic citizenship to minors adopted from other countries by Canadian citizens, with citizenship being immediately granted upon the finalization of the adoption.
Borys Wrzesnewskyj Liberal Etobicoke Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I have the pleasure to present a petition signed by 30 people from my riding of Etobicoke Centre.
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Polish Alliance of Canada in 2007 and the contribution of Polish Canadians to the building of our great country, the petitioners pray and request that Parliament encourage Canada Post Corporation to issue a commemorative stamp on the organization's 100th anniversary in December 2007.


Everyone needs their space and their privacy. While some privacy-minded individuals may prefer to live alone, the cost of doing so near the urban center of a city is often prohibitively expensive. For that reason many people share accommodation out of necessity, and not necessarily out of choice.
Coliving spaces are better, friendlier places to share accommodation. They are designed around the concept of shared living, and therefore they typically include everything that's needed to live comfortably in a flat monthly rental fee. That means that weekly cleaning is included, for instance, as is electricity, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and often even basic kitchen necessities. These are all things that often cause lots of conflict in a shared living situation, and by including it in the rental, a few major potential conflict hot spots are avoided.
With the above in mind, there is still plenty of space to get driven mad by others in a coliving space. Likewise, you have the potential to drive others mad without you noticing.
The fact that you are sharing living space means that everyone has a responsibility to be considerate. While cleaning is often included, you are still expected to clean up after yourself in the kitchen, bathroom, or living areas.
A lot of conflict can be resolved or avoided with good communication. For instance, if you are going to be cooking up a storm it would be best to coordinate your effort around times that others want to use the kitchen. A kitchen schedule will go a long way to avoid this sort of conflict. And of course, just as you don't want to walk into a mess someone else left in the kitchen, it would be best to clean the aftermath of your cooking soon after you're done.
The same consideration should also be extended to other areas of the house. If you were hanging out in the living room with a few beers and a pizza, clean up after you're done. But hopefully you weren't hanging out alone, which means you'll have the helping hands of your accomplices at your disposal. The golden rule is simply to leave any space in the state that you would want to find it after others have been there.
Shared bathrooms can be some of the most volatile war zones in a coliving space. Unflushed toilets, sprinkles on the seat, hair in the sink, or dirty clothes on the floor, are all things that can make people really angry. If you encounter those things often, it's best to speak up and find a solution. And please don't be the messy one.
In most cases, though, you'll be likely to share a coliving space with kind, considerate, and neat people, who are used to behaving properly around others. But just in case things unravel, it's best to always stick to schedules, quiet times, and other house rules very closely. By doing that, and reminding others if the need arises, you contribute to cultivating a harmonious and friendly living environment.


Need advise about good gynaecologist in Bangalore?
I am having few health problems .Please suggest me a good female doctor.
Depends more on the area you are staying at. Could you vaguely mention what your health problem is.? People would be in a better position to suggest then.
vitamin d deficiency ,anaemic,lack of sleep .
If you€™re looking for a facility that specializes in women€™s heath, you can visit BirthRight By Rainbow Hospitals. It specializes in women care. I found the doctors to be experienced and the staff to be very sensitive and helpful.


text:
Q: Why does a string of length 3 have 3 as its byte length? When javascript encodes one character as 2 bytes or more, why does the following:
Buffer.from("abc").byteLength

output 3? Should not it be 6?

A: Javascript class Buffer's default encoding is 'utf-8'. ASCII characters take 1 bytes in utf-8 encoding as you can see here. So the result should be 3. Note: Utf-8 encoding can take 1~3 bytes for one character.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Web Worker Daily had an interesting post on Using Your Down Time Effectively. I don't remember the last time I had downtime. Here's the ways I turn my down time into up time.
Write documentation for your previous project. Write down the steps you took to complete it (if they're complex) in case you need to redo it. Get rid of old versions of documentation and coding. Get rid of or file the old paperwork.
See what went right and wrong. Learn from it. Improve your process or knowledge. This is like an accomplishment review for a project.
Take the opportunity to improve processes. Think about what can be done better. What takes too long? What processes are error prone? Improve it.
Is there a skill that will make you more marketable? more productive? Is there a certification that can make you stand out? There's always something new to learn: learn more about the tools you use. Learn to type faster. Learn about personal finance.
Have you ever said to yourself, "I don't have the time to do this now, but I want to do this someday"? Your someday has arrived. Start planning your downtime in advance- while you're working. If you come up with an idea put it on your "someday/maybe" list. (This is "Getting Things Done"(GTD) language for a list of things you may get to in the future). During down time review this list. See which projects will help you most and start working on it.
Check in on your previous completed projects. Make sure that the results are being used correctly. There may be opportunities for improvement. Your "customer" will be impressed by your dedication quality.
When you build a machine you take your downtime to a new level (super-up-time?). When you build a machine you create a long term system. For example if you are a web designer and bid for projects frequently, create a "job making machine". Building a machine will get you more jobs with less effort. Your machine could include a standard introductory letter, sample web sites by category, a list of testimonials, an up to date web site, follow up letters, sample proposals by target market. You get the idea. Put together everything you need to bid on a project so that it takes you little time to place a bid.
Don't just start this machine randomly. Launch one step at a time (see layering) e.g. start with one follow up letter at a time. This way if you get interrupted (by a new project) you can take advange of your previous successes that you've already accomplished. Then at the next down time you know exactly where you left off.
Using these seven techniques you can eliminate downtime and maximize your efforts.
When was the last time you had downtime? What did you do?


text:
O Couto es uno de los barrios de la ciudad de Orense en Galicia. Desde 2014, O Couto pertenece a dos de los nueve distritos en los que se estableció que quedaba dividida la ciudad: el Casco Histórico, el Centro, San Francisco - Barrocás - Santa Mariña, San Francisco - A Rabaza - Ceboliño, O Couto - Centro, O Couto - Rural, Mariñamansa, A Ponte - Centro e A Ponte - Rural. En cuanto a su localización, este barrio se encuentra cerca de otras áreas como A Carballeira, A Valenzá, O Centro y Vistahermosa.

Historia

El barrio de O Couto en 1991 contaba con 7 374 habitantes, convirtiéndose así en uno de los barrios más poblados de Orense hasta el momento, donde el 34% del total de la población se encontraba activa en el ámbito laboral. Según los datos obtenidos en 1996, los habitantes de mayor edad (+60 años) configuraban casi el 22% de la población, mientras que los menores de 20 años representaban cerca del 25%. En el año 2014, se caracterizó por ser una de las zonas orensanas que más inmigrantes acogió, procedentes de América del Sur, Europa, África y Asia. En el 2015, destacó por contar con la edad media más baja de Ourense, 45,2 años; mientras que en el centro de la ciudad esta cifra ascendía a los 47,6 años.

Patrimonio histórico

En O Couto se encuentra la conocida Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima, en honor a la Virgen de Fátima y venerada también en Fátima, Portugal. La iglesia se comenzó a construir en 1948 gracias a las aportaciones materiales y económicas de los vecinos, pero las obras no concluyeron hasta 1962. Aun así, antes de la finalización de las mismas ya se llevaban a cabo actos religiosos. En este momento, el párroco era Monseñor José Álvarez González, al que años después se le dedicó una calle en el barrio.

Las vidrieras fueron diseñadas por Jesús Soria y la virgen por Ferreira Thein. La consagración del templo tuvo lugar el 29 de abril de 1962, pero fue el 13 de mayo cuando se dio por inaugurado en su totalidad. En la actualidad, el 13 de mayo de cada año la virgen recorre gran parte de la ciudad de Ourense en una importante procesión hasta llegar a la catedral de la ciudad, situada en el corazón del casco histórico.

Asimismo, el Estadio de O Couto es otra de las construcciones más importantes del barrio. Fue inaugurado el 29 de agosto de 1948, fecha en la que se disputó el partido amistoso entre Unión Deportiva Orensana y el Rácing Club de Ferrol. Dicho estadio cuenta con una capacidad de 5 659 espectadores, con un campo de hierba natural y con una dimensión de 105m x 68m. En un primer momento, este era el estadio del equipo orensano conocido como Club Deportivo Ourense; sin embargo, quedó hundido en un mar de deudas que provocó la liquidación del equipo. Finalmente, miembros de la Plataforma y los aficionados tomaron la decisión de fundar un nuevo equipo de fútbol en el 2014, la actual Unión Deportiva Ourense. Actualmente, el estadio es usado por este equipo y por el Ourense Club de Fútbol (conocido como Puente Ourense Club de Fútbol hasta 2014).

El barrio de O Couto cuenta con tres centros educativos: el Colegio Plurilingüe Santo Ángel de enseñanza Infantil, Primaria y Secundaria, el CEIP "O Couto" CEIP - y el IES "O Couto" IES O Couto. El primero de ellos es de carácter concertado mientras que los otros dos son públicos.

 Es importante destacar que la economía de la zona está muy vinculada al sector terciario, existiendo una gran cantidad de negocios de hostelería. Sin embargo, una de las empresas más grandes de la ciudad, Autocares Anpian, tiene su sede principal en el barrio.

Fundición Malingre

Manuel Malingre Parmentier, de origen belga, fue el creador de la empresa Fundición Malingre; una de las más destacadas en los siglos XIX y XX en el barrio del Couto, así como en toda la ciudad.

La fundición tuvo su primera localización en Reza y en 1866 se trasladó a la calle Santo Domingo (en el centro de la ciudad). Treinta años después la empresa fue cedida a los hijos del fundador, que decidieron trasladarla al barrio.

Esta empresa creó muchos puestos de trabajo y, al mismo tiempo, propició la llegada de una gran cantidad de personas procedentes de otras aldeas de la provincia. Esto ayudó a que el barrio del Couto cobrara mucha vida, puesto que la Fundición Malingre era la fuente de ingresos de muchas familias del barrio.

En 1979 las instalaciones se derrumbaron y, actualmente, en su lugar se encuentra un parque al que la fundición dio su nombre.

Referencias

Véase también
 Orense
 Unión Deportiva Ourense
 Club Deportivo Ourense
 Ourense Club de Fútbol

Barrios de Orense

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
The Best Things To Do When Visiting Osaka
Home > Travel > The Best Things To Do When Visiting Osaka
by Becky Coe
When it comes to visiting Japan, Osaka always places as the runner up to the capital Tokyo and the cultural heart that is Kyoto. But Osaka really packs a punch when it comes to liveliness, variety, and the smorgasbord of delicious snacks and street food that line every corner. Osaka is famous for what it's residents put into their stomach, and there is even a term to describe their food intake habit; 'kuidaore,' which means 'eat until you drop!' or more accurately, 'eat until you fall into financial ruin.' Sounds like a challenge any food lover wouldn't want to miss, and surprisingly most of these culinary delights are light on the wallet even if they aren't light on your waistline. So, without further ado, let's delve into some of the most delectable foods on the menu in Osaka.
Photo by Agathe Marty on Unsplash
Currency: The primary currency of Japan is the Yes. $1 USD = ¥112 Yen.
Population: 2.6 Million
Size: Osaka is the second largest city in Japan to Tokyo and is 225.21 km²
Best Way To Get Around: ICOCA rail card or JR pass
Main Airport: Kansai Airport
Photo by Andrew Leu on Unsplash
Street food is king in Osaka. Wander down to Dotonbori in the central heart of Osaka and you'll find heaps of friendly faces behind smoking grills selling yakitori and the most famous snack in Osaka- Takoyaki, AKA octopus balls. Batter that resembles a Yorkshire pudding, is tipped into small holes in a griddle pan and a piece of octopus popped into each one. The chefs quickly turn them as they cook with startling ease and ingenuity until they perfectly resemble the shape of a ping pong ball. Then they're topped with tasty takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, aonori which is a kind of seaweed, and Katsuobushi, which is dried tuna flakes.
Then tuck in! Well, maybe wait a minute if you can stand it, these things are fresh off the grill and hotter than the sun.
Okinomiyaki
You can get okinomiyaki almost anywhere in Japan, but the best kind hails from Osaka and is incredibly indulgent. Okinomiyaki is a kind of cabbage pancake, and possibly the most delicious and fun thing to eat in Osaka, as you normally get to make it yourself on a personal teppanyaki grill table. Mix up your choice of yummy ingredients to create the ultimate pancake fest – our surprise favourite is mochi; add a little mochi and it makes your cheese selection seem even cheesier! The ultimate grilled cheese, I'm salivating just writing about it. Top with okinomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise and the super fun katsuobushi flakes that dance and wiggle on the grill in the heat of the hot plate.
Kushi Katsu
Kushi Katsu is such a coveted treat that it has an entire area dedicated to its reverence in Osaka. Shinsekai AKA 'Sin Sekai' is the place to enjoy this delicious deep fried snack. The fun never ends here, at some point a chef somewhere decided to take on the challenge to see how many foods you could pop onto a stick, dip into batter and it not be delicious, turns out very few. Order by the skewer with choices from regular old chicken on a stick, to asparagus and pumpkin, then dip once into the scrumptious Kushi Katsu sauce and straight into your mouth. There are even dessert varieties to tickle your tastebuds. The chefs are a true delight and are always excited to explain to tourists how to enjoy it, and remember, NO double dipping! If you're garnering silent but dirty looks from the patrons around the restaurant, you probably just double dipped.
They might be a western invention, but there are a few Japanese establishments that really know how to create a show stopping burger. Critters burger in Shinsaibashi is a small, stylish burger bar that offers a unique set of burgers that will have your umami sensors tingling. If you find yourself over indulging on the rich Asian delicacies and need a Western fix, forget McDonald's. Freshness Burger is the way to go. It's cheap, conveniently found all over Japan, and delicious. Our favourite- the chicken burger.
Battera
Originally created in Hokkaido, Japan's infamous cheese tarts can now be found littered across the cities. Grab a couple of these babies to share with friends, or just eat them all to yourself as they're a little too good to share.
Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi, stretching between Umeda and Namba is the shopping heart of Osaka. Street stores, famous fashion labels, and awesome vintage and second hand shops line the covered shopping street that stretches through the centre of Shinsaibashi. Drifting into the side streets and back alleys, you can discover some of Osaka's best vintage boutiques and quality restaurants. You really can't run of fun things to buy in this neighbourhood.
Photo by Louis Lo on Unsplash
Parallel to the shopping strip is Dotonbori, the mecca of all food and drink, punctuated by extravagantly lit billboards including the famous Glico Man, gleaming proudly over the crowds that flock on the Dotonbori canal.
As you meander through the streets, following your nose to the most delectable treats, a giant crab waves at you from the rafters, and a mean octopus glowers at you form the opposite side. You'll find a plethora of restaurants and bars here offering some of Osaka's most famous foods. The atmosphere here is a true delight and the colourful area is representative of the vibrant lifestyle and food obsessed culture in Osaka.
Photo by Banter Snaps on Unsplash
Restaurants In Dotonbori Of Note
Zubora-ya is a fugu restaurant, AKA the puffer fish. It is known far and wide that if not prepared correctly fugu is poisonous, but the Japanese chefs are experts in this culinary rarity. If you are going to try it there really is no better place.
Kushikatsu Daruma – An opportunity to try the many offerings of kushi katsu.
Kani Douraku – Advertised by a giant waving crab above the entrance, Kani Douraku is hard to miss. Book in advance because the wait times can get insane.
The Don Quijote Ferris Wheel
The Don Quijote on the Dotonbori strip is not your average Don. Already full of every item you could possibly think up and more, this hub of crazy just got crazier by the fact that there's a giant Ferris wheel attached to the back. The wheel has actually been out of service for years, but has recently been renovated and is once again providing fun and frolics for one and all.
Amerikamura AKA 'Ame-Mura'
As the name suggests, this district is Osaka's little version of America. Ame-mura is the hub of all things cool, quirky and 'Western' in Osaka's shopping districts. Much LIKE Harajuku in Tokyo, Ame-mura is the place to spot stylish young people parading about their unique sense of fashion. A jaunt through this area on a evening is sure to give you a vibrant experience of culture, with musicians, designers and dancers constantly putting on a show in the busy streets. You'll know you've reached Ame-Mura when the street lamps start resembling oddly dressed mannequins on stilts.
Shinsekai AKA 'Sin Sekai,'
Shinsekai AKA 'Sin Sekai' is the place to enjoy a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of pre war Japan that lies south of the main strip. It was developed in the pre war era as a hub for food vendors and ambiguous activity. The area was built to mirror the hedonistic lifestyles of Western cities. The North side imitating Paris, complete with the quirky Eiffel Tower inspired, Tsutenkaku Tower. It costs ¥700 for entry to the open air deck but entrance to the shop inside the base is free of charge.
The South side is a darker representation of Coney Island in New York. Shinsekai exists in a constant cycle of indulgence with some restaurants open 24 hours 7 days a week. People say New York City is the city that never sleeps but that doesn't give enough credit to Osaka. Wandering around here, you almost feel stuck in a time loop, with days full of street lights and enticing smells, walking around can be as addictive as the tasty treats.
SpaWorld
To add to the 24 hour hype of Shinsekai's restaurant quarter, set just off the main street and almost in disguise is SpaWorld.
Multiple floors of pure hot spring baths in which to pop off your shoes and relax with friends. The upper floors are Eastern and Western themed and are gender separated, though they alternate every month. The middle floor is a hub of hot stone saunas inspired by countries around the world, get hot and sweaty in the Turkish Hamam, before shocking your bloodstream into life with a blast from the Iceland Cold Wind room.
The roof is an amalgam of thrill seeking Water Park and refreshing rooftop hot pools. The inside water park has some of the most adrenaline pumping water slides in the country. The formidably named 'Pinnacle Burn,' whips you out of a flashing light tunnel before sling shotting you up a giant ramp. The website description aptly describes it as, 'slide and climb and fall down!'
Gaijinpot
From the roof pools you have an impeccable view of the Tsutenkaku Tower and Osaka stretching out into the distance. At night it turns into a spectacular show of neon lights and steamy fun, with jacuzzi style baths and snack bars to enjoy with all genders. It costs ¥1,200 for an all day pass, in some months they run specials with tickets costing a fraction of the price. For another ¥800 you get access to the saunas with robes provided.
Entertainment & Theme Parks
The Osaka Bay Area is another Western style entertainment area of Osaka. It has stretching views of the Inland Sea and is home to the possibly the most exciting thing to do in the entirety of Japan: HARRY POTTER WORLD and Universal Studios Japan. Excuse the enthusiasm, I may need to have a little lie down.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
Set out on its own personal island, Universal Studios Japan is the Japanese version of its US counterparts. Each corner of the park is dedicated to popular films, famous American restaurants and streets of souvenir shopping with all of your favourite characters.
Potter fans rejoice, Hogwarts is real and you can apply for your wizard pass here at Klook.com.
Purchasing tickets in advance is super easy, you don't have to queue for admission, missing out of those precious minutes running for the fast pass to Hogwarts. You can also scan the barcode from your phone at the turnstiles in the park, one more tree saved.
Most of the attractions in USJ are in Japanese, so it's easier to skip the immersive experiences (for those of us who don't speak Japanese) and just enjoy the rides. The design of the park is impeccable and it's hard not to spend up an entire day just snacking, shopping, and enjoying the attractions. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is considered as the best dark ride in the world, it is also one of the longest, so keep those sick bags at the ready. Don't miss the Hollywood Dream ride at the entrance to the park, a popular one with all the tourists and occasionally runs backwards! It costs around ¥7,000 for adults and ¥5,000 for kids.
Photo by Andy Kelly on Unsplash
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Kaiyukan is one of the best aquariums in the world, and for Japan it is also one of the biggest. It hosts 15 enormous tanks, each themed around a different area of the Pacific Rim. It's also home to one of the most majestic and beautiful creatures on the planet, the Whale Shark. The huge, ethereal creatures are huge and can only be found in certain areas of Asia. The tourist industry is sadly doing a wonderful job of destroying their natural migration patterns. Each of the 15 tanks houses a plethora of oceanic wonders, from penguins to sea otters, floating and swirling around on their backs; playing with tiny pebbles and flexing their whiskers at the onlookers. The Kaiyukan is a world of tranquility, with beautiful orchestral music gently wafting through the corridors to give you the sense that you just stepped into a Ghibli movie, surrounded by a world of natural wonder we can never fully appreciate. Tickets cost ¥1, 200 for kids and ¥2,300 for adults.
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Japan loves a good Ferris wheel, and of the two in Osaka, Tempozan is the more grounded one that doesn't cast a curse upon your romantic relationship. It does however grace you with incredible views of Osaka Bay, the mountainous vista of the North and the magnificent Akashi Kaikyō Bridge that connects the mainland of Osaka with Akashi Island. The coloured lights of the Ferris wheel predict the weather forecast for the following day, so you can plan a rainy afternoon at the aquarium or a sunny picnic in the Rokko mountains as you rise serenely to the top of the wheel.
Hep 5 Ferris Wheel
The Hep 5 building is in the shopping district of Umeda, home to the ginormous electrical goods store Yodobashi camera, and about 30,000 other department stores. The Hep 5 sticks out of the clustered skyline with the areas most recognizable symbol: a huge, bright red Ferris wheel on its rooftop. Take the elevator up to the top floor of the building to find the entrance. Legend has it that if you ride the Ferris wheel as a couple you're destined to break up soon after, so maybe just hop in with a friend. It costs ¥600 adults and is free for kids.
Osaka castle is one of the prettiest castles in Japan, with its traditional mint green roof tops and glinting gold trim. Its elegant facade can be viewed from multiple angles throughout the park, and is especially lovely in Sakura season when the cherry blossom trees frame its five storeys. People flock in the hundreds to the area to enjoy cherry blossom viewing parties in the spring; surrounding impressive viewing spots along the river and of the castle. For the rest of the year it's still pretty spectacular and an awesome spot to grab a few beers and a bento from the konbini for a fun packed afternoon in the park with pals.
Minoh Park and Onsen
Minoh Waterfall
Just a little outside of the city of Osaka, nature quickly begins to reign supreme; with the rock mountains casting their spell in the North and juxtaposing against a city full of indulgence and modern conveniences. Just outside Minoh station, a picturesque hiking path winds up through the trees and up the mountain. It's absolutely breathtaking in the fall season (begins mid November), when all the trees burst into a thousand hues of yellow and red. The momiji (maple leaf) is a famous Japanese treat, and many shops selling momiji tempura line the base of the walk. Momiji tempura tastes like a crispy and sweet leaf, which is exactly what it is; but it's super cute and delicate and something you can only try fresh in Japan. Halfway up is a delightful little red shrine bridge that stretches across the river between the kaleidoscopic trees. At the end of the track is the star of the journey – Minoh Falls, a cascading waterfall that careens down the mountainside and gathers in a little pool at the base, creating the Minoh River. In the autumn it can get pretty hectic with crowds amassing to see the spectacular colours and the waterfall, but for the rest of the year it's a tranquil place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and serves as a reminder that old world Japan still exists in these quaint little corners of the land.
Minoh Onsen
Set inside a hotel located in the heights of Mino Quasi National Park, the onsen boasts an open air sky bath that provides million dollar views out over Osaka and stretching towards the ocean. Inside the complex is a restaurant floor offering over 150 options from Osaka favourites to western delights. You'll be provided with an electronic bracelet at the entrance that records all of your purchases so you can dump your belongings in the changing facility and enjoy frolicking through the entire area in your Yukata (cotton kimono) fancy free. Entrance fee including a Yukata rental is ¥1,580 on weekdays and ¥1,980 on weekends and holidays.
Osaka-Info
Osaka is a whole lot cheaper to stay in than Tokyo, and the choice of accommodation is endless. For budget accommodation Hostel64 is our top pick for a hostel with a bit more privacy and a large common room, it's also conveniently located right in the heart of Shinsaibashi. Sun Village Takamatsukuri is a cheaper option close to Osaka Castle park and on the doorstep of the JR city loop line.
Photo by Tiplada Mekvisan on Unsplash
If you have trouble finding any of these cool places please check out this map that we have marked to help you along your way. Happy travels.
This article is a contribution from one of our amazing travel writers Becky Coe on her experiences traveling Tasmania. For more by Becky Coe check out her photos at https://becky-alice-coe.format.com/.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


The UOA covers Iberian and Latin American languages, literatures, cultures and social and cultural histories, political, social and historical studies, from medieval times to the present day. This might include: lusophone studies; Hispanic linguistics; translation and translation studies; film, media and theatre studies; gender studies; literary and cultural theory; comparative literature; cultural studies; thought and philosophy; pedagogic research.
For full details of Sub-panel 55's membership, please see panel membership.
For information about Sub-panel 55's working methods, please see their panel criteria and working methods, available to download below.
Sub-panel 55 is within Main Panel M. For full details of Main Panel M's working methods, please see their main panel criteria and working methods.


AmericanTrucks no longer carries the Covercraft Seat Saver Conceal Green Camo - Front Bucket/Captains Chairs (04-08). Please check out Ford F-150 Seat Covers for an updated selection.
Durable, Breathable, Water-Repellant. The reason Covercraft's SeatSavers are so popular is no secret - they're made of a durable polyester fabric that is breathable and durable, and coated with a water-repellant finish. With all of these features, it's no wonder why they're the seat cover of choice for so many F150 owners.
Conceal Green TrueTimber Camo. The husband and wife team who designed the patented TrueTimber camo design share your passion for hunting and the outdoors. And it shows! The specialized printing process used to create this pattern creates incredibly realistic details - and best of all, this fabric is Made in the USA! The Conceal Green pattern is designed to resemble a forest in summer, with natural browns, grays, and a complement of earthy green leaves.
Custom Fit. The Covercraft TrueTimber Camo Seat Covers are custom fit for your specific truck, so you're guaranteed a custom look and fit. Bring a little bit of the outdoors in to your truck while keeping the elements out with the TrueTimber SeatSavers, and have the most unique and high quality seat covers available for your Ford truck.
Application. This pair of Covercraft Conceal Green Camo Seat Savers for the Front Bucket/Captain Chairs are designed for installation in the 2004-2008 F-150s with Adjustable Headrests.
Please Note. Images are for illustration purposes only; your product may vary depending on your year, make, and seat style of truck. Should not be used on trucks equipped with side air bags.


text:
High school sports: Thursday's varsity scores and schedule High school sports: Thursday's varsity scores and schedule Check out this story on lohud.com: https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/10/10/high-school-sports-thursdays-varsity-scores-and-schedule/3926621002/
Deborah Schechter, Rockland/Westchester Journal News Published 7:08 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019 | Updated 9:22 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019
Pearl River 4, Tappan Zee 2
Westlake 6, Putnam Valley 2
Briarcliff 1, Valhalla 0 (OT)
Albertus Magnus def. Ardsley (OT)
North Salem 2, Pawling 0
Rye 2, Keio 1
Edgemont 4, Scarsdale B 1
Hastings 3, Dobbs Ferry 0
Rye Country Day 4, Holy Child 1
Clarkstown South 5, Nyack 0
Somers 2, Lakeland 1
Sleepy Hollow 3, Eastchester 1
Hen Hud 2, Beacon 1 (OT)
Ardsley 4, Hastings 2
Yorktown 3, Brewster 0
John Jay 3, Panas 0
New Rochelle 3, Scarsdale 0
Horace Greeley 4, Ossining 3
Pearl River 3, Nanuet 0
Harrison 2, Byram Hills 1
North Rockland 1, Tappan Zee 0
Holy Child 2, Rye Country Day 0
Ketcham 2, Carmel 2
Mahopac 1, Arlington 1
White Plains 6, Rye Neck 4
Pearl River 0, Clarkstown North 0
Horace Greeley 2, Somers 0
Suffern 2, Nanuet 0
Mamaroneck 4, Greenwich 0
Rye 2, Brewster 0
Panas 1, Hen Hud 0
Lakeland 3, Scarsdale 0
Bronxville 4, Albertus Magnus 0
Suffern 3, New Rochelle 1
Valhalla 3, Briarcliff 1
Blind Brook 3, Keio 0
Rye Neck 3, Edgemont 0
Hamilton 3, Palisade Prep 0
Tuckahoe 3, Woodlands 0
Somers 3, Panas 1
Harvey 3, Wooster 0
White Plains 3, Byram Hills 1
Pearl River 3, Horace Greeley 2
Ursuline 3, Westlake 2
Harrison 3, Brewster 2
Putnam Valley 3, North Salem 1
Eastchester 3, Hastings 0
Suffern 3, East Ramapo 0
Rye/Rye Neck/Blind Brook 90.5, New Rochelle 77.5
Suffern def. Lourdes
Panas def. Lakeland
Briarcliff 3, Haldane 2
Rye Neck def. Leffell School
Hackley at Rye Country Day, 3;30 p.m.
Mamaroneck at New Rochelle, 6 p.m.
Yonkers Force vs. Port Chester at SUNY Purchase, 6 p.m.
White Plains at Ossining, 6 p.m.
Blind Brook at Edgemont, 7 p.m.
Albertus Magnus at Valhalla, 7 p.m.
Dobbs Ferry at Highland, 7 p.m.
Arlington at Mahopac, 7 p.m.
Scarsdale at Carmel, 7 p.m.
Mount Vernon at Ketcham, 7 p.m.
North Rockland at John Jay-EF, 7 p.m.
Ramapo at Spring Valley, 7 p.m.
Nanuet at Putnam Valley, 7 p.m.
Pleasantville at Pearl River, 7 p.m.
Clarkstown North at Clarkstown South, 7 p.m.
Horace Greeley at Pelham, 7 p.m.
Nyack at Somers, 7 p.m.
Brewster at Hen Hud, 7 p.m.
Woodlands at Kennedy Catholic, 7 p.m.
John Jay at Somers, 4 p.m.
Ramapo at Clarkstown North, 4 p.m.
Yonkers vs. Gorton at Tibbetts Brook Park, 4:15 p.m.
Riverside vs. Lincoln at Fleming Field, 4:15 p.m.
Roosevelt at Saunders, 4:15 p.m.
Pelham at Byram Hills, 4:15 p.m.
Hen Hud at Beacon, 4:15 p.m.
Port Chester at Fox Lane, 4:15 p.m.
Yorktown at Panas, 4:30 p.m.
Ossining at White Plains, 4:30 p.m.
Hamilton at Rye Neck, 4:30 p.m.
Peekskill at Poughkeepsie, 4:45 p.m.
New Rochelle at Scarsdale, 5 p.m.
Edgemont at Bronxville, 5:15 p.m.
Arlington at Horace Greeley, 6 p.m.
North Rockland vs. Suffern at Suffern MS, 6:15 p.m.
Mount Vernon at Mamaroneck, 7 p.m.
Somers at Brewster, 3:45 p.m.
Saunders vs. Riverside at Tibbetts Brook Park, 4 p.m.
Gorton at Roosevelt, 4 p.m.
Pleasantville at Westlake, 4:30 p.m.
Tuckahoe at Hamilton, 4;30 p.m.
Haldane vs. North Salem at Volunteers Park, 4;30 p.m.
Ossining at Port Chester, 4:30 p.m.
Hen Hud at Lourdes, 4:45 p.m.
Hastings vs. Dobbs Ferry at Springhurst Elementary, 6:45 p.m.
Putnam Valley at Albertus Magnus, 4:15 p.m.
Valhalla at Croton-Harmon, 4:15 p.m.
North Rockland vs. Suffern at Suffern MS., 4:15 p.m.
John Jay at non-region opponent, 4;30 p.m.
Lourdes vs. Ossining at Anne M Dorner Lower Field, 4:30 p.m.
non-region opponent at Briarcliff, 4:30 p.m.
Ursuline at Horace Greeley, 4:30 p.m.
Gorton at Riverside, 4 p.m.
Lincoln at Saunders, 4 p.m.
Roosevelt at Yonkers, 4 p.m.
North Rockland at Clarkstown North, 4 p.m.
Hamilton at Tuckahoe, 4:30 p.m.
Brewster at Lakeland, 4:30 p.m.
Yorktown at Panas, 4;30 p.m.
Harrison at Eastchester, 4:30 p.m.
Scarsdale at Mamaroneck, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Vernon at New Rochelle, 4:30 p.m.
Edgemont at Westlake, 4:30 p.m.
Irvington at Somers, 4:30 p.m.
Sleepy Hollow at Clarkstown South, 4:45 p.m.
Nanuet at Lourdes, 5 p.m.
East Ramapo at Suffern, 5:30 p.m.
John Jay-EF at John Jay, 5:30 p.m.
Ardsley at Dobbs Ferry, 6 p.m.
Blind Brook at Rye Neck, 6 p.m.
Poughkeepsie at Peekskill, 6 p.m.
Carmel at Ketcham, 6 p.m.
non-region opponent at Albertus Magnus, 6 p.m.
Briarcliff/Pleasantville/Westlake/Valhalla vs. Bronxville/Tuckahoe at Sarah Lawrence College, 4:30 p.m.
White Plains vs. Ossining at Caputo Community Center, 4:30 p.m.
Yorktown vs. Peekskill at Peekskill MS, 4:30 p.m.
Ardsley/Dobbs Ferry vs. Yonkers at Yonkers Montessori, 4:30 p.m.
Albertus Magnus vs. Keio at Manhattanville, 4:30 p.m.
Woodlands vs. Port Chester at Carver Center Pool, 4;30 p.m.
Harrison at Beacon, 4:30 p.m.
Mount Vernon vs. Poughkeepsie at Poughkeepsie MS, 4:30 p.m.
Tappan Zee vs. Arlington at Mount St. Mary College, 5 p.m.
Ketcham vs. Putnam Valley/Mahopac at Copper Beach MS, 5 p.m.
Lakeland/Panas vs. Brewster at Green Chimney, 5;30 p.m.
North Salem at Rye Neck
Bronxville at Albertus Magnus, 4:30 p.m.
Lakeland vs. Ossining at Nelson Park, 4:30 p.m.
Suffern vs. Yonkers Brave at Saunders, 1:30 p.m.
St. Anthony's at Iona Prep, 1:30 p.m.
Rye at Harrison, 1:30 p.m.
Sleepy Hollow at Eastchester, 1:30 p.m.
Yorktown at Fox Lane, 2 p.m.
Tapapn Zee vs. Peekskill at Torpy Field, 2:30 p.m.
Irvington at Rye Neck, 3 p.m.
Haldane vs. Briarcliff/Hamilton at Briarcliff, 3:30 p.m.
The Gunnery (Conn.) at Harvey, 3:30 p.m.
Westlake at Bronxville, 6 p.m.
Beacon at John Jay, 6:30 p.m.
Gorton vs. Peekskill at Torpy Field, 10 a.m.
Westlake at Valhalla, 11 a.m.
Irvington at Hastings, 11 a.m.
Albertus Magnus at Dobbs Ferry, 11 a.m.
Woodlands at Yonkers Montessori, 11 a.m.
Haldane at North Salem, 11 a.m.
Putnam Valley at Pawling, 11 a.m.
Pleasantville at Briarcliff, noon
Soemrs at John Jay, 3 p.m.
Scarsdale at Hen Hud, 3:30 p.m.
Tuckahoe at Lakeland, 3:30 p.m.
Tappan Zee at Pearl River, 6:30 p.m.
Harrison vs. Eastchester at Haindl Field, 8 p.m.
Croton-Harmon at Briarcliff, 9:30 a.m.
Fox Lane vs. Scarsdale B at Scout Field, 10 a.m.
Ardsley at Pleasantville, 11 a.m.
Yorktown at John Jay, 11 a.m.
Mahopac at Arlington, 11 a.m.
Byram Hills at Pelham, noon
North Rockland at Clarkstown North, noon
Nyack vs. Peekskill at Torpy Field, noon
Clarkstown South at Pearl River, 1 p.m.
Mamaroneck at Scarsdale, 6 p.m.
Yonkers vs. Eastchester at Haindl Field, 6 p.m.
Clarkstown North at Clarkstown South, 9:30 a.m.
Sleepy Hollow at Pelham, 10 a.m.
Ossining at Fox Lane, 10:30 a.m.
Byram Hills at Pearl River, 11 a.m.
Lourdes at Lakeland, 11 a.m.
Carmel at Mahopac, 11 a.m.
Horace Greeley at White Plains, 12:30 p.m.
Hen Hud at John Jay, 1 p.m.
Edgemont at Rye Neck, 1 p.m.
Yorktown at Brewster, 2 p.m.
Bronxville at Pleasantville, 2:30 p.m.
TBA at Panas, 8 a.m.
Mahopac at Carmel, 9 a.m.
Pleasantville at Briarcliff, 11 a.m.
Hastings at Keio, 11 a.m.
Putnam Valley at Lakeland, 11 a.m.


If you are a student, you can probably relate to the stereotype that individuals in university struggle financially. Many students rely on the allowance given to them by their parents, as they find the pressure of school to be too much to add a part-time job into the mix. However, a large portion of undergraduates look to the federal government to offer them loans, and it is not uncommon that these loans are spent on more than just tuition fees. Since student loans contribute to tuition, food, and living expenses, students have a large balance at the beginning of the semester. What is not considered is how this lump sum of cash affects students' spending habits.
Approximately 68-percent of American students and 11-percent of Canadian students receive financial aid from their respective governments to help pay for school-related expenses. After tuition and living costs are covered, there is often a large portion of money left over that is expected to be used to pay back what was borrowed at the end of the four years. The lender gives you the authority to spend money in any way you prefer, but students can be enticed to spend it on items they would otherwise not be able to afford. Some of the aforementioned indulgences include restaurant dinners, alcohol, Uber rides, and vacations. All these factors increase unproductive spending, which, in turn, contributes to the seemingly exponential growth of student loan debt.
The lender gives you the authority to spend money in any way you prefer, but students can be enticed to spend it on items they would otherwise not be able to afford.
Studies show that 77-percent of students regret wasting their loans on unimportant goods, especially because their money eventually has to be repaid with added interest. Students are finding it increasingly difficult to pay off their debt because the job market is weak and finding a job is difficult for many that have recently graduated. Since students are allowed to manage their loans on their own, the neglect of repayment is becoming more prominent, especially in the U.S., where tuition is much more expensive.
The law in the U.S. states that if your loan payment is more than 90 days late, it is officially "delinquent," which means that your failure to pay will be reported to major credit bureaus and your credit rating will take a considerable hit. With a bad credit reputation, getting bank approval to make large investments and purchases in the future will be nearly impossible. Credit agencies will not take pity on those struggling to make payments.
However, many students would not have the opportunity to go to university if it were not for government aid. In fact, the majority of individuals heading to post-secondary school do not have the means to pay for their schooling in addition to the added expenses of living without any help at all. Federal loans are meant for students to be able to have the chance to get a higher education, and that is why they offer a lower interest rate than private loans and repayments that can be postponed for up to three years if you are experiencing economic hardship post-grad.
As a student, it is easy to recognize how difficult it is to hold off purchasing certain items, especially with the illusion of a liquid bank account. However, repayment installments will begin six months after you graduate, even if you negotiated a lower monthly rate. If you are finding that you are not spending all of this money on school, it would be wise to put this into a savings account right relieving your temptations. Do your best to refrain from buying a PS4, a brand new car, or any non-school related items you would otherwise not be able to afford without student loans. As a student in today's world, it is important to delineate between earnings and borrowings.


Absolute reality never changes, only our perception of it does.
looking forward to see you all in the verse.
Uploaded a bug report. My SC 3.0 won't launch. Starts up and goes to a black screen. Numerous reports of the same issue.
Make sure you have the new 3.0 live launcher and not the 2.6 one or the 3.0 PTU launcher.
Thx, yeah I have the new launcher, verified my files, uninstalled, reinstalled. Its a bug for sure, some others with 21:9 aspect ratio monitors reported the same problem. Hopefully they will address quickly when they are back from the holidays.
Meinlein and I played a little bit of Star Marine tonight in a private match to see some of the changes. I have to figure out how to make this work for me at least as well as it did in 2.6.3. I had to overclock to be competitive at all in the older version.
I am expecting the 3.3 patch to be out on Wednesday (October 10th). Supposedly this brings with it AI for FPS as well as "Improved AI Behaviors" for AI flying.
3.3 is open to all in PTU. They went forward with OCS and Bind culling in 3.3 and wow are the frames per sec greatly improved. This has also made the mem requirements lower and almost runs on 8gig but 16gig is the min req but has breathing room now. CPU load is no longer the bottle neck and number of cores now has a major impact. Curious to see how M9ACE does with his AMD CPU now. FOIP and VOIP are now in as well as a first implementation and actually works. Defaults to off so if you want to play with it you need to turn it on every time you load in. There is one FPS AI mission active currently at Security base Kareah.
I will download it when I am able. I assume that a link was emailed to me, but my survivormail account does not receive emails anymore. I was finally able to log into it, but I am going to have to switch over to a new account.
go to the RSI site and in setting go to the PTU tab and copy account to PTU. That will send you an email with all the instructions and links to get set up.
I've been pretty happy with 3.3. My FPS is finally at a point where the game is becoming playable. I just need to dig out my HOTAS again and get set up.
I can't believe I am saying this but you might want to wait until 3.4. They are introducing a new way of doing thrusters. Currently maneuvering (mav.) thrusters are incredibly overpowered and can have as much thrust as the main engines on the rear of most ships. They are going to change this in 3.4 to have the main engines do as they should and reduce the mav. thrusters output to something more representative of their size. There is a good video from Citcon on what they plan on implementing in 3.4 here.
Looks like 3.3 will be out tomorrow for everyone.
Patch 3.3.6 is available for everyone to download.
Patch 3.4 was released, and was quickly followed by 3.4.1.


text:
RadioShack exits the bankruptcy process, with a different outlook
On behalf of Law Office of Gordon Mosley | Nov 9, 2017 | Chapter 11 |
For years people in Texas and across the nation flocked to RadioShack to purchase electronics. However, the retailer fell on hard times, and eventually filed for bankruptcy twice. In fact, it has recently completed its second bankruptcy, but things are not the same as they once were.
Following this second bankruptcy, RadioShack will be first and foremost an online retailer. However, as many as 28 brick-and-mortar locations owned by RadioShack will remain open, as will a so far unknown number of independent stores. RadioShack estimates that it's yearly revenue could be as much as $17.5 million.
Back in 2014, RadioShack had approximately 5,200 brick-and-mortar locations and employed approximately 27,500 people. However, when online shopping grew in popularity, these brick-and-mortar locations went from being beneficial to burdensome. This lead the chain to close over 1,000 shops in 2014. The retailer then filed for bankruptcy in February 2015, shuttering almost 1,800 shops.
A ray of hope emerged when RadioShack partnered with Sprint. However, this relationship went south, and by March 2017 RadioShack entered the bankruptcy process a second time. At this point, the retailer only had around 1,500 brick-and-mortar locations and less than 6,000 people were employed by RadioShack. Through the bankruptcy reorganization process, many of these stores have since shut their doors. It has not yet been reported how many people will remain employed by RadioShack as it exits the bankruptcy process.
RadioShack is not the only renowned retailer to file for bankruptcy in 2017. Payless Shoes, the children's clothing chain Gymboree and even Toys R Us have also filed for bankruptcy. It remains to be seen how these retailers will emerge from the bankruptcy process, especially in light of the upcoming holiday season. And, while these are big-name operations, many small family-owned businesses may also be considering filing for bankruptcy as a means to address their debts. Those who have questions about the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process may want to seek the assistance of an attorney who can provide them with further information.
Source: CNN Money, "RadioShack survives its second bankruptcy — barely," Chris Isidore, Nov. 3, 2017
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (1)
Creditors' Rights (65)
Debtors' Rights (3)
Personal Bankruptcy (51)
Should you negotiate with creditors or file for bankruptcy?
The link between medical debt and bankruptcy
Debt, emotional health and bankruptcy
Busting four common bankruptcy myths
What is debt collector harassment?


text:
Betty Blue (14 de agosto de 1931 - 23 de agosto de 2000) fue una modelo y actriz estadounidense. Fue la Playmate del mes de la revista Playboy en el número de noviembre de 1956. Su página central fue fotografiada por Hal Adams.

Autodenominada nudista, Blue fue showgirl en El Rancho Hotel y Casino de Las Vegas antes de convertirse en Playmate, y posó para otras revistas masculinas antes y después de unirse a la familia Playboy. También realizó otras sesiones de fotos desnuda para Playboy, normalmente de forma anónima, y se la puede ver en una foto en topless de mediados de los noventa en The Playmate Book.

Blue tuvo una carrera limitada como actriz, sobre todo en comerciales de televisión y algunas películas de serie B.

De 1957 a 1963, Blue estuvo casada con el productor y director Harold Lime. Se volvieron a casar en 1991.

Tras su muerte por una insuficiencia cardíaca, sus cenizas fueron esparcidas en los terrenos de la Mansión Playboy.

Filmografía
 Women in Revolt (1971) (como Baby Betty) .... Betty
 Not Tonight Henry (1961) .... Pocahontas

Referencias

Enlaces externos

Nacidos en West Memphis
Playmates de Estados Unidos


text:
Alfred North Whitehead (Ramsgate (Kent), 15 februari 1861 - Cambridge (Massachusetts), 30 december 1947) was een Brits-Amerikaanse filosoof, natuurkundige en wiskundige. Zijn bekendste wiskundige werk is de Principia Mathematica, dat hij schreef met Bertrand Russell. In de natuurkunde was zijn bekendste werk een zwaartekrachtstheorie die decennialang concurreerde met de algemene relativiteitstheorie van Albert Einstein. In de filosofie was hij de grondlegger van de procesfilosofie.

Leven
Whitehead was een Brit van geboorte en zoon van een anglicaans geestelijke. Het grootste deel van zijn leven verbleef hij in Engeland, maar zijn grootste invloed kreeg hij in de Verenigde Staten.
In Cambridge had hij zich ontwikkeld tot een eersteklas wiskundige. Daarna richtte hij zijn aandacht op de logica.
Van 1910-1924 verbleef hij in Londen. Daar werd hij benoemd als hoogleraar toegepaste wiskunde.
Op 63-jarige leeftijd vertrok hij naar de Verenigde Staten. Van 1924-1937 doceerde hij aan de Harvarduniversiteit.

Filosofie
Een belangrijke bijdrage van Whitehead aan de filosofie is zijn ontwikkeling van de "philosophy of organism", oftewel procesfilosofie.
Volgens hem is de werkelijkheid opgebouwd uit 'actuele entiteiten'. Deze entiteiten zijn gebeurtenissen. Daarom spreekt Whitehead ook wel over 'actuele gebeurens' (actual occasions). Objecten zijn vaste patronen binnen deze actuele gebeurens. De werkelijkheid hierbij is één groot proces van elkaar opvolgende gebeurtenissen. Een actueel gebeuren omvat ook de daaraan voorafgaande gebeurtenissen en voegt er zelf ook nieuwe elementen aan toe. Daarom noemde Whitehead dit proces ook wel samengroeiing (concrescense). Zo'n actueel gebeuren geeft deze informatie en gebeurtenissen ook weer door naar een nieuwe entiteit. Whitehead noemde dit proces 'doorgeving' (transition).
Elke actuele entiteit heeft twee kanten: voelen en handelen. Daarom noemt Whitehead een actuele entiteit ook wel ervaringsgebeuren (occasion of experience). Een actuele entiteit heeft ook een actieve en creatieve kant. Samenvattend kunnen we zeggen dat het hele wereldgebeuren enerzijds ervaring is, en anderzijds creativiteit.
Whitehead doorbreekt met deze theorie het cartesiaans dualisme. Volgens hem is er in het universum geen structurele tweedeling. Het universum is een eenheid van op elkaar betrokken actuele entiteiten. Die actuele entiteiten zijn zowel objectief als subjectief. Ze bevinden zich in een voortdurend proces van wording, verandering, groei en toename. Relatie is hierbij het kernbegrip, en niet subject of object. Vanwege deze relatie zijn alle actuele entiteiten wederzijds afhankelijk.
Ook doorbreekt Whitehead op deze manier het dualisme tussen levende en levenloze natuur. Alle entiteiten zijn immers creatief, nemen waar en geven door. De mens is echter wel het hoogtepunt van de natuur, omdat het handelt in grote mate van bewustzijn.

Theologie
Volgens Whitehead moet het dualisme tussen God en de wereld doorbroken worden. God is immers zelf ook een actuele entiteit. Het verschil tussen God en de wereld is echter wel, dat God een eeuwige actuele entiteit is, en de wereld slechts tijdelijk is.
God verenigt twee verschillende polen in zich. Whitehead noemt deze twee polen de primordiale en de consequente natuur. De primordiale natuur omvat het actieve en creatieve aspect van God. De consequente natuur omvat het passieve en receptieve van God.

In zijn primordiale natuur beïnvloedt God het universum op een positieve manier. God doet dit nooit dwingend. Dat zou Hij zelfs niet eens kunnen. God is in deze opvatting namelijk niet almachtig, omdat de actuele entiteiten nooit totaal gedwongen kunnen worden. God kan de entiteiten echter wel lokken in de richting van het goede. Het doel hiervan is om een zo groot mogelijke harmonie te laten ontstaan. God is hierbij wel eeuwig, ongeschapen en onveranderlijk.

In zijn consequente natuur is God afhankelijk van de wereld. God redt het vergankelijke door het op te nemen in zijn eigen leven. God 'verliest niets dat behouden kan worden'. In tegenstelling tot zijn primordiale natuur, is Gods consequente natuur wel veranderlijk. Maar ze verlaat het oude niet, maar neemt het in liefde op. God beleeft de lijdenservaringen van de wereld mee. In die zin is Hij 'the fellow-sufferer who understands'.

Het denken van Whitehead groeide na de Tweede Wereldoorlog onder impuls van Charles Hartshorne, John B. Cobb en David Ray Griffin uit tot een nieuwe theologische stroming, de procestheologie.

Werken
Principia Mathematica (1910-1913), met Bertrand Russell
An Introduction to Mathematics (1911), Ned. vert. Wiskunde, basis van het exacte denken, vert. door J. Engelfriet, 1965, Het Spectrum, 158p.
The Organisation of Thought (1917)
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Natural Knowledge (1919)
The Concept of Nature (1920)
The Principle of Relativity (1922)
Science and the Modern World (1925), Ned. vert. De natuurwetenschap in de moderne wereld, vert. door Jan van Rheenen, 1959, Het Spectrum, 210p.
Religion in the Making (1926), in het Nederlands vertaald als De dynamiek van de Religie, vertaling en annotatie Jan Van der Veken, 1988, Uitgeverij Pelckmans, 185p.
Symbolism: Its Meaning and Effect (1927)
Process and Reality (1929)
The Aims of Education (1929)
The Function of Reason (1929)
Adventures of Ideas (1933)
Modes of Thought (1938)
Essays in Science and Philosophy (1947)

Internationale organisaties
 Center for Process Studies verbonden aan de Claremont School of Theology en opgericht door John B. Cobb en David Ray Griffin. Dit centrum is reeds meer dan vijfendertig jaar het trefpunt voor de studie van het denken van Whitehead en Charles Hartshorne.
 Whitehead Research Project Een programma van het Center for Process Studies die zich bezighoudt met het onderzoek naar en de studie van het leven, de teksten en de filosofie van Alfred North Whitehead. Verder wil het de relevantie van het denken Whitehead verkennen in dialoog met de hedendaagse filosofie.
 European Society for Process Thought De Europese organisatie die het denken van Whitehead bestudeert.
 De Centre de philosophie pratique « Chromatiques whiteheadiennes » van Michel Weber
 International Process Network Een internationale organisatie die het procesdenken in de brede betekenis (m.i.v. Henri Bergson, Teilhard de Chardin, ea.) promoot.

Whitehead in de Lage Landen
Het denken van Whitehead vond ingang in het Nederlands taalgebied door de werken van Max Wildiers en Jan Van der Veken. Verder behoren Palmyre Oomen en André Cloots tot de Nederlandstalige specialisten in het denken van Whitehead. In Leuven bevond zich aan het Hoger Instituut voor Wijsbegeerte tot 2011 het Proces Documentatie Centrum.

Nederlandstalige lectuur
Cloots, André, "Metafysica als speculatieve filosofie bij Whitehead", in: Jan Van der Veken - Martin Moors (red.), Naar leeuweriken grijpen: Leuvense opstellen over metafysica, Leuven: Universitaire pers Leuven, 1994, p. 125-148.
Cloots, André, "1929 – Process and Reality van Alfred North Whitehead. Een metaphysica van de wording." in: Boey, K. – Cools, A. – Leilich, J. – Oger, E. (eds.), Ex Libris van de filosofie in de 20ste eeuw – Deel 1: Van 1900 tot 1950, Leuven: Acco, 19992, p. 209 – 226.
Hosinski, Thomas E., Wat gebeurt er in Gods naam? Een nieuwe kijk op wereld, God en religie vanuit het procesdenken van Alfred North Whitehead, vert. Ben A. Crul, Kapellen: Pelckmans, 1999, 319 p. (vertaling van Stubborn fact and Creative Advance. An introduction into the metaphysics of Alfred North Whitehead, 1993).
Munnik, René, De wereld als creatieve voortgang : de ontwikkeling van een totaliteitsgedachte bij A.N. Whitehead, Tilburg: Tilburg University Press, 1987, 2 dln., 567 p.
Oomen, Palmyre, Doet God ertoe? Een interpretatie van Whitehead als bijdrage aan een theologie van Gods handelen, 2de ed. (1ste ed., Kampen: Kok, 1998), Kampen: Klement, 2004, 603 p.
Van der Veken, Jan (ed., vert.), God en Wereld. Basisteksten uit de proces-theologie, 's-Gravenhage: Meinema, 1989, 204 p. (Met de vertaling van een hoofdstuk uit Process and Reality en een hoofdstuk uit Science and the Modern World.)
Van der Veken, Jan, Proces-denken, een oriëntatie, Leuven: Centrum voor Metafysica en Wijsgerige Godsleer, H.I.W., 1983, 108 p.
Flo Patrick,Inleiding tot proces- en evolutiedenken, op eenvoudige wijze uiteengezet voor mensen met om het even welke opleiding, voor iedereen én doet God er dan nog wel toe?, Wilrijk, oktober 2007, uitgave in eigen beheer, in bibl. seminarie Antwerpen, 78 p.

Brits logicus
Brits filosoof
Brits wiskundige
Brits natuurkundige
Brits wetenschapsfilosoof
Amerikaans logicus
Amerikaans filosoof
Amerikaans wiskundige
Amerikaans natuurkundige
Amerikaans wetenschapsfilosoof
20e-eeuws filosoof


text:
Call for immediate global crackdown on single-use plastic bottles, urgent action needed says water tech leader Bluewater as World Water Week starts in Stockholm
Press release • Aug 26, 2019 06:33 EDT
Bluewater founder and CEO Bengt Rittri calls for immediate crackdown on single-use plastics (Credit: Johan Lygrell)
Stockholm, Sweden, August 26, 2019 – As thousands of water activists, decision-makers and business leaders gather in Stockholm for World Water Week, world-leading water technologies and solutions leader Bluewater today called for an immediate global crackdown on single-use plastic bottles.
"The world's oceans have been used as a dumping ground for plastic waste for the past six decades. The result is that micro-plastics are now found in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe, which imperils the health of the planet and humanity," said Bluewater founder and CEO Bengt Rittri, a Swedish environmental entrepreneur.
Mr. Rittri said the time has come for a global ban on one of the key culprits behind microplastic pollution, single-use plastic bottles, which are produced at a rate of over one million a minute with over 70 percent ending up as trash in landfill and oceans.
A WHO study last week said microplastics have been found in almost every planetary source of water on the planet, from rivers and lakes, the ocean, wastewater, and drinking water. The organization also said more information was needed about the health impact of microplastics on the environment and human health as the data is 'extremely limited'.
In a joint White Paper published earlier this year together with Portugal's Mirpuri Foundation, Bluewater spotlighted the profound impact plastics are having on the health and wellbeing of the planet and humans.
Entitled 'The Global Plastic Calamity', the publication details how the unmitigated pollution of the planet's oceans, land, and air by throwaway plastic is releasing thousands of hormone-disrupting chemicals that are believed to be behind a worrying rise in multiple illnesses. The publication said there is substantial scientific evidence that so-called endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDC's, now commonplace in the natural environment as a result of plastic pollution, are blocking the natural function of hormones.
"The unfettered use of plastics is messing with human health. It has put the planet on what the UN calls 'the edge of calamity' with research indicating that plastic-related chemicals may be behind rising levels of abnormal development and illnesses over the past five decades. These range from stunted fertility and male/female sex malformations to obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart attacks and cognitive, behavioral and other brain-related problems," said Mr. Rittri.
Mr. Rittri founded Bluewater in 2013 with the mission to deliver pure water to everyone in a sustainable way that ended the need for single-use plastic bottles and their polluting transportation over long distances. In his call for action, Bengt Rittri added: "There are multiple alternatives available for consumers and businesses alike to avoid the need for single-use plastic bottles. For the sake of future generations, we urgently need to crack down on single-use plastics from packaging to bottles or face the worst of outcomes for future generations."
Hormones control every function in our body. This includes blood pressure, heartbeat, blood sugar, fertility, immune function, mood and emotions, quality of sleep, body water content, for example (Source:https://www.hormone.org/hormones-and-health/hormones)
There are more than 85,000 manufactured chemicals, of which thousands may be EDCs found in plastics and other consumer products. Another group of chemicals linked to hormone disruption, phthalates, are found in personal care products such as cosmetics, children's products, food packaging and medical tubing. (Source: Endocrine Society. "Chemical exposure linked to lower vitamin D levels." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 20 September 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160920130828.htm>.)
For more information, please contact David Noble, Bluewater PR and Communications Director at david.noble@bluewatergroup.com or +44 7785 302 694
Bluewater is a world leading water purification company with its global headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Bluewater innovates, manufactures and comercializes compact water purifiers for residential, business and public use that harness the company's patented reverse osmosis technology to remove virtually all pollutants from tap water, including lead, bacteria, pesticides, medical residues, chlorine and lime-scale. Please visit us at www.bluewatergroup.com
Follow us for water-related news on Facebook, Twitter and Wechat (Search ID: Bluewater). Journalists and bloggers can follow our press releases and blogs at http://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/bluewater. And everyone is welcome to enjoy our themed Bluewater music playlist on spotify at BluewaterPure Radio.
Environmental and or OrganicHealth, Diets, etc.LeisureLeisureLifestyleMedicine, PharmaceuticalsPollutionSpa, fitness, well-beingStudiesWater/Ocean environment
Bengt RittriBluewaterwater purificationMirpuri FoundationThe Global Plastic Calamityhormonespure water
Prior to publication, it must be approved by Bluewater.
PR & Communications Director
Public relations and corporate communications
dabgvipld.adnolvblfde@wxblhhuecpwamwtetirgnirolhupos.clqomro
David has worked in the international communications business as a journalist and PR professional for over four decades. He is deeply passionate about... Show more
Related / Documents
Documents • Feb 19, 2019 09:21 EST
A Bluewater and the Mirpuri Foundation White Paper exploring the impact of plastics on the human body in a bid to raise public awareness about the threat to human and planetary health and wellbeing as well as help drive human ingenuity to help fix the problem.


text:
showing results 1 - 5 of 5 for
Sort Oldest First
U.S. Shooters Triumph At 1908 Olympic Games
Not only did Team USA sweep the 1908 Olympic pistol matches, but also won its first gold medal for shooting in London.
London 1908 Olympics: The U.S. Team Almost Missed The Games
The United States Cartridge Company led the way for ammunition makers to contribute funds for the 1908 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. Part 1 in our series on the London 1908 Olympic Games.
London 1908 Olympics: The U.S. Team Almost Missed The Games (Part 2)
The second installment of our series on the 1908 Olympic Games focuses on the U.S. Shooting Team and the competition itself.
Part 3 of our deep dive on shooting events at the 1908 London Olympic Games.
2,000 Men Under Canvas: 1908 National Matches
The employment of the newly introduced Model 1903 Springfield at the 1908 National Matches made them especially interesting.
News, National Matches


Also, Do Not Try To Remove Calluses And Corns With Chemical Agents.
Some recommendations can be made with more certainty than others. The most common surgery, an office procedure known as bunionectomy, involves shaving down the bone of the big toe joint. Usually, it hurts the worst in the morning when you're getting out of bed. Orthotics. For example, diabetes can cause reduced blood circulation and nerve damage in the feet. Do not saw back and forth. Caring for Toenails. Also, do not try to remove calluses and corns with chemical agents.
Thats how Everton , Southampton and Middlesbrough all took 1-1 draws and Chelsea took a 3-1 win from the Etihad Stadium, despite none of them playing particularly offensively. When Watford came back into the match towards the end, the home supporters were beginning to bite their fingernailsbut a decisive break wrapped up the points. Perhaps it goes to show that the second goal is more important for City at the moment; the sense of relief when Silva scored was palpable. Game over. Job done. click over here nowSame defence all way through. Game played out like your standard Premier League fare – first time that's the case here Sam Lee (@Sammy_Goal) December 14, 2016 However important the victory was, though, the tough run isnt over. City are still proving wasteful in front of goal, while a more potent opponent could cause the defence to revert to type and start making mistakes again, especially with a weakened midfield. The loss of Gundogan leaves City facing the prospect of having to control a creative Arsenal midfield with the veteran Yaya Toure and the limited Fernando as their starting pair. Its left fans understandably worried, given their limitations and given how the Gunners have performed recently. Toure, while still impressive on the ball, isnt able to move like he used toand 90 minutes on Wednesday night ahead of a tough task this weekend isnt ideal for him. Fernando, meanwhile, hasnt been a success in his time with City, and he wont be the box-to-box force that Gundogan or Fernandinho could be.
A Straightforward Overview On Vital Issues Of Foot Pain	In Addition To Potentially Harming Your Lower Back, It Could Cause Issues To The Bladder And Colon.


At the weekend we held Lara's very first birthday party! Lara, as always, consumed huuuuuge quantities of food.
The true Mummy inside me knew I had to at least attempt a birthday cake, despite very little experience in the whole baking domain. There were tears, I admit; but the end product turned out pretty well in the end. Can you guess who it is?


text:
Democratic Sen. Heitkamp: Benefits of tax cuts to US workers have been 'eaten up' by Trump's tariffs
Published Fri, Jul 20 2018 9:20 AM EDT
Berkeley Lovelace Jr.@BerkeleyJr
Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says the benefits of President Donald Trump's tax cuts have been negated as a result of his aggressive steel and aluminum tariffs.
"We're the ninth most dependent on imported steel," the North Dakota senator says "The prices have gone up."
Sen. Heitkamp: We have to be concerned over what's happening with trade
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp told CNBC on Friday that the benefits of President Donald Trump's tax cuts have been negated as a result of his aggressive steel and aluminum tariffs.
"We're the ninth most dependent on imported steel," the North Dakota Democrat said in a "Squawk Box " interview. "The prices have gone up."
"My equipment manufacturers tell me whatever advantage they've gotten from the tax code change has been eaten up in the very early months of the steel and aluminum tariffs," added Heitkamp, who is seeking re-election this year.
The Trump administration first recommended imposing heavy tariffs or quotas on foreign producers of steel and aluminum in February in the interest of national security.
Since then, those steel and aluminum tariffs have been enacted on numerous nations, including allies Canada, Mexico and the European Union, which have launched retaliatory measures. Europe is an important market for North Dakota for machinery and agriculture exports.
The state also produces soybeans, which have been hit hard by tariffs. North Dakota soybean processors usually sell $30 million to $35 million in food-grade beans to China annually. On Friday, Trump tweeted about the price of soybeans, saying it has "fallen 50% since 5 years before the Election."
Heitkamp, seen as a moderate Democrat, said the president can hit back at China without harming the nation's economy.
"We can do trade and we can put pressure on China," she said.
However, Trump appears to be moving forward with his tough rhetoric on trade. In an exclusive interview with CNBC's Joe Kernen, the president indicated he is willing to slap tariffs on every Chinese good imported to the U.S. should the need arise.
"I'm ready to go to 500," the president said, referencing the dollar amount of Chinese imports the U.S. accepted in 2017.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.


Paprika Café first opened in 1994 as Tabouli Café and has been a go-to spot for great Mediterranean flavoured dishes and sandwiches. Family owned by Christophe Hamade and has slowly grown in popularity to become a local favourite and liked by many visitors to Monterey. Conveniently located close to the aquarium making it a perfect stop for anyone wanting to grab lunch or dinner while on their way to the wharf.
We are pleased to announce that we now offer online shopping of our Vegan Baklava!
We are available on Tuesdays at the Farmers Market in Bakers Alley all year long.


is uniquely different than all other single spindles CNC drill lines currently on the market. This new product line features an exclusive secondary "X" axis with improved accuracy and productivity as it is not necessary to unclamp, reposition and re-clamp for each "X" axis (length axis) movement.
This capability also permits scribing on all four surfaces to eliminate all manual layout which can be automatically imported from such CAD systems as SDS2 as a DSTV file or Tekla in the form of an XML file. The secondary axis also provides the ability to generate slotted holes, copes and large holes that exceed the maximum capability of the Excalibur 12.
The Excalibur is also furnished with a ball screw spindle feed that features a 25 HP direct drive spindle design that generates up to 3,000 RPM to use carbide tools to their maximum capability.
Once the spindle is at the programmed position, top and bottom internal clamps quickly secures the material as the drill positions to the programmed gauge line and commences drilling.
in either flange or the web.
The software automatically changes the required feeds and speeds based upon the tool that is loaded into the spindle.
Ficep Corporation produces five different models of stand-alone CNC controlled multi spindle drilling lines for the fabrication of structural steel.
For more information, contact Metalfab, Inc., or visit www.ficepcorp.com.


text:
January 21, 2013 - 11:14 pm EDT 6 years ago
Et tu, Rory?~McGinley Emerges European Captain
The interior of the St.Regis Hotel in Abu Dhabi, in a small corner of which two dozen eager golf journalists spent Tuesday evening coralled in a state of mounting agitation, speaks the international language of conference rooms and corporate retreats. It's quietly, blandly opulent; a riot of beige and brown.
The interesting stuff is all on the outside, where the facade, a tiered mass of whitewashed columns, marble and tiled rooves, calls to mind the architecture and scale of imperial Rome. As a venue for boardroom intrigue and political shicanery, the Emirates can boast of few more fitting venues.
Such an observation would likely have gained little purchase with the small group of players and officials on hand to convene Tuesday's meeting of the European Tour's Tournament Committee, but theirs was a drama tailor-made for high-falutin' analogy. They'd gathered, after all, to accomplish the messy business of selecting a new Ryder Cup captain, bringing to an end weeks of speculation, off-the-record wrangling and frenzied multimedia canvassing.
No longer the stuff of cheery soundbites and polite asides, the campaign had grown increasingly acrimonious, becoming the subject of strained public pronouncements and unseemly, conspiratorial tweeting.
Paul McGinley, long the populist frontrunner, successfully weathered the challenge of Darren Clarke, only to see that of Colin Montgomerie – the Caesar recently returned from punditry exile – gain credence as a "statement" candidate to rival the United States' choice, Tom Watson.
Hours later, Tournament Committee chair Thomas Bjorn would hail McGinley's selection as "unanimous," putting a pleasant sheen on what had threatened to become a public relations debacle. The names of three other potential candidates – Miguel Angel Jimenez, Paul Lawrie and Sandy Lyle – were retrospectively added to the mix, but consensus opinion, quietly shaped by those with insider knowledge and an agenda push, had the election a two-horse race before the electoral circus even arrived in the Middle East.
On one side stood McGinley, an articulate and dignified omnipresence at the Ryder Cup and Seve Trophy for the better part of a decade. With him went the hopes of the public and a powerful coterie of British and Irish players, including Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Padraig Harrington, Ian Poulter, Luke Donald and Justin Rose, each of whom had agitated on his behalf.
On the other, Monty" a hulking, caricature-proportioned personality and Europe's most prolific talent for the better part of the decade following the 1993 Ryder Cup. The Tour's elites, for whom McGinley always looked a competitive lightweight and last resort, had begun to regard a second Montgomerie captaincy, in his native Scotland no less, as the perfect riposte to Watson's selection.
In the end, the support of the players, McIlroy in particular, carried the day. They were aided, of course, by logic and common sense, both of which could volunteer a handful of arguments in the Dubliner's favour and only one or two caveat-laden shrugs in that of his chief rival.
Aside from the very fact of McGinley's popularity among the players likely to form the core of his team – persuasive in and of itself – the dignity and shrewdness with which he managed his campaign ensured he entered the home straight an awkward target for personal attacks. Unlike, say, Darren Clarke, whose abortive bid for the captaincy was marred in its final days by injudicious propagandising, McGinley elected repeatedly to stick rather than twist.
"I knew I had the support of the players," he said. "I thought my hand was very strong to be the captain and if it was meant to be, it was meant to be and I felt that the more I would say, the more my chances would lessen. And I felt that it was the right thing to do."
A brave and, ultimately, reassuring course of (in)action for an aspiring captain to take – it's suggestive on some fundamental level of the right stuff – such restraint would prove decisive.
While Montgomerie found his path blocked by numerous, hard-edged obstacles – the simmering embarrassment of his chummy, excruciatingly self-conscious commentary on Sky Sports; the resentment of players and fans who believed he'd no right to re-enter a race he'd long since disowned, let alone with such presumption – McGinley was running only against the soft breeze of apathy.
It was a bloodless coup in the end, what little violence there was obscured behind closed doors and platitudes. By the time McGinley took to the lectern, beaming from one ear to the other and leaping headlong into effusive answers, Monty had already left the building.
It can be a ruthless business, this ruling of empire.


text:
Q: Smooth after simplifying the geometry in three.js I try to simplify the local 3D model using THREE.SimplifyModifier. After simplifying, smoothing (geometry.computeVertexNormals()), but what I got is still not satisfying - There seems to be some "scratch marks" on it.
original:
what I got
And main code:

var loader = new THREE.OBJLoader();
loader.load("star.obj", function (object) {
                object.traverse( function ( child ) {
                    if (child instanceof THREE.Mesh) {

                        // decimation
                        var simplify = new THREE.Geometry().fromBufferGeometry(child.geometry);
                        simplify.computeFaceNormals();
                        simplify.mergeVertices();
                        simplify.computeVertexNormals();

                        var modifier = new THREE.SimplifyModifier();
                        var simplified = modifier.modify(simplify, simplify.vertices.length * 0.86 | 0);

                        simplified.computeFaceNormals();
                        simplified.mergeVertices();
                        simplified.computeVertexNormals(); // smooth line

                        material = new THREE.MeshNormalMaterial();

                        mesh = new THREE.Mesh(simplified, material);
                        mesh.scale.set(3, 3, 3);
                        scene.add(mesh);

Some way to solve it?


Ability and willingness to tell the doctor about your history, current symptoms, lifestyle, and self-care in just a few minutes (including carrying your own records and a summary of your medical history).
Ability to ask questions about your condition and how it will aff ect your school, work, recreation, and social life.
Ability to tell the doctor about your needs for education, technology, and accommodations and how your condition affects or might be affected by these.
Willingness to follow medical recommendations that have been mutually developed by you and your doctor.
More independence in following up with referrals and keeping all agencies informed.
More involvement in keeping yourself well with diet and weight control, limiting risk taking behaviors (such as drinking alcohol, smoking, taking non-prescription drugs, or unsafe sexual practices), and getting help when you feel angry, lonely, or sad for long periods.
Being more aware of your physical and mental symptoms and health needs before you have a serious medical crisis and know if you cannot (health care surrogate).
Understanding how the health care benefits/insurance plan you have works for you: when to call for pre-approval, how to get reimbursements, what services are not covered, and how to file an appeal if you do not agree with decisions from the plan.
Recognizing that as you become more capable in directing your care that you, not your parents, should make medical appointments, be the most knowledgeable about your health needs, know when to seek guidance in solving problems, and demonstrate that you are capable and competent and ready for adulthood!


If you'd like us to call you back to discuss a new project please fill in your details and we'll get back to you.
If instead you have an RFP to send us, fill in our Request for Free Proposal.
As soon as we get your request, we will contact you to talk about the details of your event and understand your needs and expectations in order to send you the most detailed and accurate quotation.