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The following list of vacancies is updated, if necessary, after each City Council meeting. Roanoke City Council appoints members to approximately 64 authorities, boards, commissions and committees.
As of January 6, the following vacancies exist:
Architectural Review Board - one vacancy
Four-year term of office ending October 1, 2023
Roanoke City School Board - two vacancies (Click for Application for Appointment and Duties)
Three-year terms of office commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2023
Residents of the City of Roanoke are encouraged to apply for appointment. For more information, please call 540-853-2541 or email the City Clerk. You can apply online or download the application (PDF).
Cecelia F. McCoy, CMC
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Home News United Airlines Becomes Newest Sponsor of MIAT College of Technology Houston Campus Classroom With Focus on Developing and Recruiting Skilled Workers
United Airlines Becomes Newest Sponsor of MIAT College of Technology Houston Campus Classroom With Focus on Developing and Recruiting Skilled Workers
HOUSTON, Texas (July 17, 2019) – United Airlines has become one of the newest sponsors of a classroom at the Houston campus of MIAT College of Technology. One of several Houston area employers focused on developing and recruiting skilled workers, United Airlines initiated a collaborative relationship with faculty and staff of MIAT in Houston in 2015 when the college expanded its aviation maintenance program.
MIAT offers career education and training programs that support the need for skilled workers in high demand fields such as aviation maintenance, energy, industrial manufacturing, wind power, welding, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR).
MIAT College of Technology offers opportunities for Houston area employers to sponsor classrooms at no cost. Terms and conditions apply to MIAT's classroom sponsorship for the purposes of clarifying the commitment and expectations by and for all parties involved.
"I am extremely thankful for the involvement of United Airlines in our career college and for expanding its relationship with us . By volunteering to become a classroom sponsor this year, United Airlines puts itself in an excellent position to achieve 'top of mind' recognition from our students. Like other classroom sponsors on our campus, United Airlines is hoping to be viewed as a future employer of choice when our students graduate from our program," explained John Willis, MIAT College of Technology Houston campus president.
United Airlines and others in the aviation industry sector are experiencing a global shortage of qualified maintenance technicians because many workers are "aging out" and retiring. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of aircraft and avionics mechanics and technicians is expected to grow by 5 percent over the period of 2016 to 2026, an increase from 148,500 to 157,000. (See www.bls.gov for more information.)
Representatives of United Airlines are active members of MIAT's Program Advisory Committee, which provides recommendations for educating and training MIAT's students to fulfill the requirements for FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant maintenance technicians. In addition, United Airlines maintenance supervisors and team members assigned to Bush Intercontinental Airport near the MIAT Houston campus serve as guest speakers for graduation ceremonies and supplemental instruction. United Airlines also hosts field trips for MIAT students, offers part-time employment opportunities, and employs MIAT's graduates. In addition, MIAT and United Airlines have negotiated a special training agreement for employees and their relatives.
About MIAT College of Technology
MIAT College of Technology was founded in Michigan in 1969 and has built a strong reputation and effective, mutually beneficial working relationships with leading employers throughout the United States. MIAT is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
With 50 years of vocational and technical education experience, MIAT serves several hundred students at its 125,000 square-foot headquarters facility in Canton near the Detroit Metropolitan Airport and its 40,400 square-foot campus in Houston near the Bush Intercontinental Airport. The Houston campus, which opened in 2010, is approved to accept international students and is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Both campuses offer admissions guidance, career services, financial services, housing assistance, and a Learning Resource Center, and are approved for Federal Military and Veterans Education Benefits (VA).
With the support of highly qualified and actively engaged faculty and staff, MIAT College of Technology has graduated thousands of students since its inception. MIAT equips its students with the industry-relevant skills, experience, relationships and connections to employers that it takes to pursue rewarding technical careers. MIAT develops its programs and curricula in direct response to feedback and input from industry leaders who are seeking qualified employees. The school collaborates with its employer partners to tailor its programs to address the highest needs and priorities of the end users in the industries that they exist to serve. MIAT graduates gain the confidence and extensive preparation that facilitate a smooth transition into the workplace through their industry-influenced, practical training.
MIAT also offers customized industry-specific training for strategic employment partners locally and nationally, which include the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Siemens, Marathon Oil, DTE, and many others. The Canton campus offers Career and Technical Education programs with numerous local high schools, and the Houston campus also offers a co-op program via the Houston Independent School District at Sterling High School near Hobby Airport.
In addition to Aviation Maintenance Technology, MIAT offers programs full-time in Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR), Energy, and Wind Power. The school's curriculum for the Aviation Maintenance Technology Associate in Applied Science degree and Airframe and Powerplant Technician certificate is approved by the FAA under CFR Part 147. MIAT is now also offering programs in Welding at its Houston campus and for Electro-Mechanical Technology at its Canton campus.
For more information, please visit www.miat.edu or call the Canton campus at 800-447-1310 or the Houston campus at 888-547-7047. Tours at each campus are welcome and available by appointment.
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They said Glenelg would be a mill pond!!
Check out some of the action in our SmugMug Photo Portfolio HERE!
With the first few days of the Ocean competition suspended due to some 80–90km winds and horrendous "surf" it was not the most inviting conditions.
The weather cleared and a choppy surf — likened to our afternoon Mullaloo south west ocean set the stage for the Surf Boat competition.
Congratulations to our Bubble Wrap — Masters 200 male surf boat crew -coming home as World Bronze Medallists.
Steve Part — sweep, Stuart Clarke, Martin Fisk, Tim Buytels, Edgar Coello. It certainly was a tough 3 races to get there!!
Our Neptune's Daughters u19 girls (Sophie Hummerston, Anna Gregson, Elise Dagnia, Ciera Madden, Stuart Clarke — sweep) with 3 tough races ended with a 9th overall! Awesome effort!
Marlins, our masters 180 female just missed out on a medal coming in 4th in their final (Sandy Clarke, Rachel Kremer, Rachel Greene, Tamara Yujnovich, Stuart Clarke — sweep). Great team effort and support!
Huge THANK YOU to Martin Fisk and Jesse McMahon who drove the surf boat to and from Adelaide — in record time too!! Thanks Jesse for your assistance on the beach in shifting boats and great teamwork between the 3 teams in supporting each other over the few days of competition!
We wish Joshua Clarke good luck in his racing over the next few days as the Championships continues.
Come work on your own fitness, meet new and old friends, laugh at yourself and with others. Have a go at surf Club based activities – swim run paddle – in a fun environment.
When: Sundays: before Club Day: (Points Days excluded).
Join in with Senior Club Day activities or a special swim development session.
Toss a coin to choose who comes to "T.I.D.E.S." each week and who gets to bring the kids down for Club day.
Spread the fun and enjoyment around so more of us can have the opportunity to give it a go at surf club and not just let the kids have all the fun!
The first round of the 2018/19 SunSmart Senior Carnivals was held this Sunday at Leighton Beach and had a great turn out.
The weather didn't quite live up to expectations with the wind picking up as the morning progressed making it challenging for those coming back to shore on craft, but competitors battled through it.
Athletes got to try out SLSWA's new carnival management system and although there were a few teething problems with some of the wrist bands, it worked well, with live results being posted on the Team App.
The beach came to a stop at 11am as we remembered the fallen soldiers on the centenary of the Armistice. It was heart warming to see young and old come together to pay their respects, the Boaties paying tribute in a raising of oars.
Mullaloo put up an impressive fight but unfortunately Trigg dominated taking out the overall win.
It was great to see so many of our athletes representing their club and battle through the heats and finals of their events.
Last year saw the sad passing of a friend to all and Life Member of the Club, Dave (Willow) Wilson. To honour Dave and to share his love of the fun and friendship that was the hallmark of his experience of surf life saving, the 'Dave Wilson Kahuna' was created. The event on Saturday 10 November was the 2nd time the event was held.
The event is designed as non-competitive, fun and friendly and was again enjoyed by a large number of participants from the U15's thru to masters. Thank you to Dave's wife, Yvonne, who attended the event.
Check out some of the action in our SmugMug image portfolio HERE!
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Another well attended Club Camp with over 100 people on the Back Beach of Lancelin.
Many re-qualed while others cheered them on, dogs included.
Check out some of the action in our SmugMug image portfolio HERE.
The day started off a bit cool and windy but by the afternoon the sun was shining and the shenanigans began.
Big thank you to our accessors for the day Mark Hills, Brett Warner, Carlo Tenanglia, Tracy Tenaglia, Todd Bartle, Alistair Cook and the Yanchep SLSC Assessors.
Brett Warner ran some fantastic team building activities in the afternoon, not only were they physically challenging but also mentally. It was a great mix of young and older.
There was a well earned break after the team building with lots of socialising, relaxing on hammocks and maybe a drink or two.
After dinner at the pub, the night finished off back at The Lodge with some fabulous dance moves by many of our wonderful mums (the kids may say otherwise) and a few more shenanigans. To say we all woke up a little tired the next day… may be an understatement but it was all worth while and something we are all looking forward to next year.
Thanks to all that helped out over the weekend and to all our wonderful members that came and made the camp a success.
Frocks, fun and games galore at our first Melbourne Cup Lunch for a number of years.
Thanks to anyone who helped out in any way – you know who you are! Team work prevailed from catering, setting up before the event, keeping on top of everything to keep the lunch run smoothly, bar to pack up at the end. Any contribution was greatly appreciated.
The Club's Socialites group has once again pulled together another enjoyable event. There were 5 sweeps, a raffle drawn every half an hour, favourite hat and a highly entertaining fashion parade with a representative from each table strutting their stuff across the stage – all this and still time for many of the attendees to pick up their kids on time on the school run (so they say)!
Check out our Melbourne Cup SmugMug image portfolio to see what those of us who were there enjoyed.
At the weekend, 33 Mullaloo Competitors took part in the State Endurance Championships at Sorrento.
4k & 2k Beach run, 2k Ocean swim, 6k Ski, 3k Board, Nipper Gold, Surf Boat marathon!
We are extremely pleased to have had representation from all age categories from Masters to Nippers and it was an absolute pleasure to watch and cheer our competitors on.
Mullaloo were on fire and we walked away with a fantastic 9 medals, woo hoo!!!
Congratulations to all our other fantastic competitors who did Mullaloo proud ?
A special shout out goes to Danielle Honor who amazingly competed in all 4 events!!– 4K Beach Run, 2K Ocean swim, 6K Ski & 3K board race. Danielle had been desperate for a pair of Nike Trainers and asked her parents if she could get a pair in return for taking part in all 4 events. They agreed thinking that she wouldn't make the 3rd event but Danielle proved them wrong ?
The power of a pair of Nikes just goes to show that our kids can do anything if they put their minds to it.
We were all so impressed and in awe of your incredible effort. Congratulations Danielle.
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This October, for the 19th consecutive year, 12 volunteers from our Club travelled to Bali to assist the local professional lifeguards to train local people in valuable surf awareness, rescue techniques, first aid and resuscitation skills. Thank you Jeff Vidler, Bernadette Flint, Craig Humphries, David Rossow, Kevin Fettes, Craig Thrum, Laurie Campbell, Steve Nestor, Paul Rustidge, Carlo Tenaglia, Sandy Clarke and Mark Hills.
Although the Balinese lifeguards have the organic skills to conduct this training, our 12 Mullaloo SLSC members provide a critical support role and provide a conduit for the development of emerging techniques in Australian surf life saving to the professional Balinese lifeguards.
Over 9 gruelling days, the Mullaloo team assisted in taking 91 raw recruits, some who have never seen surf conditions before, from nervous, unprepared volunteers to confident, capable and talented lifesavers. Taking men and women who previously had no rescue skills and training them up to be capable of saving lives in their respective workplaces.
Of the candidates who commenced the training, 32 received their Bronze Medallion Certificates, 13 their Lifesaving Certificates and the remaining 47 their Resuscitation Certificates.
Some of the Bronze Medallion recipients will be invited to become lifeguards on the often dangerous Bali beaches, while the remainder will return to their respective workplaces at resorts, theme parks and surf schools with the invaluable knowledge to help them save a life.
For Mullaloo SLSC, this annual training pilgrimage continues to demonstrate our Club's commitment to our Strategic Aims of community involvement, not only in Australia, but wherever the opportunity presents itself, and to developing skills for life.
Mullaloo formed a sister club relationship with Balawista Badung, situated on Kuta Beach, a few years ago to commemorate this ongoing support.
Congratulations to Paul Rustidge on gaining his International Life Saving Instructor Certificate which was presented to him at the Trainer and Assessor evening dinner in Bali last week.
Big thanks to Dave and Mark for their coordination pre, during and post the travels.
Mullaloo volunteers shine for WA!
We'd like to take the opportunity to recognise the achievements of these three volunteers. Volunteerism is the very embodiment of what we all do and how Surf Life Saving is able to achieve the movements goals.
Sandy was recognised at this year's Awards of Excellence — Volunteer of the Year which has encompassed her personal development, knowledge and passion for the Surf Life Saving movement. This has been demonstrated at a local Club level with numerous roles including volunteer life saver (15 Year National Award 2017), Communications Manager, coach, trainer, assessor, Youth Camp Leader, Official (10 year Officiating Award 2018), surf boat sweep, competitor, Member of the Honours & Awards Committee (introduced recognition of Age Manager Awards), Social group member and mentor.
At State level, Sandy has represented WA as the State Team Manager for Pool Rescue, Carnival Referee for Senior State Titles, Deputy for Nipper State Titles; nationally, this year Sandy's contribution to the development and implementation of the ASRL draw system and mobile App, which was utilised for the 2018 ASRL Open in Elouera. The App was a huge success with over 11,000 sessions, accessed on iOS devices alone and over 600 new installs.
Internationally, Sandy has just finished her 5th consecutive year of training and assessing with the Badung Balawista Life Saving Club in Bali, as a Mullaloo and ILS Trainer.
Sandy has been involved in almost every aspect of Surf Life Saving this season. Throughout her 20-year career within the movement, her natural ability to lead and her enthusiasm has allowed her to become an ambassador, continuing to inspire others.
Her passion for surf boat rowing is shared with the youth of her club, where she has engaged and retained younger members to compete and improve their skills through awards. Sandy is a true asset and inspiration, connecting Mullaloo SLSL to the public.
The award of excellence highlights the various ambassadors of the surf life saving movement, Sandy has been recognised as the epitome of what it means to be a volunteer in an organisation that encompasses some 100,000 plus volunteers nation wide. This is an outstanding achievement.
Mark's assessment capacity has extended beyond his numerous club responsibiltiies, to state and international assessment as the Training Consultant of the North Metropolitan Clubs including Sorrento, Mullaloo, Quinns, Yanchep and more recently Alkimos. Mark's challenge has always been to understand the variations that exist between each of the Clubs' and the approach that the individual assessors take when applying this to SLSA's standards.
This season, for the 19th year in a row, Mark led a team of volunteers to Bali to assist with training and assessment. Mark has, over 20 years of volunteer service, focusing on the growth of his fellow surf lifesavers. Mark's contributions to Assessing has been recognised at State level three times since 2011 with his inclusive, empathic approach and continuous improvements to assessment standards, not only at State, but National and International level.
Over the last season, Mark has assessed Bronze, SRC, IRB, Pain Management, Basic Beach Management and Advanced Resuscitation Technique courses within his club, as well as conducting many courses at other WA clubs and overseas in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Anne-Marie has been a member of Mullaloo SLSC since 1987 and devoted her time, energy and expertise to surf lifesaving as a volunteer.
A passionate life member of Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club and Surf Life Saving WA, the 67-year-old has held many roles within surf lifesaving, including as a manager, trainer and assessor, Mullaloo Club President, SLSWA chief trainer and assessor of first aid, Training Consultant of Kimberley Clubs, State Board member and visiting trainer and assessor for Broome and Mindil Beach (NT) surf clubs during the winter season.
Anne-Marie's willingness to share her time and knowledge has been recognised at the Surf Life Saving Australia National Awards of Excellence, which named her Assessor of the Year in 2016, this followed recognition at State level for the same award and recipient on three separate occasions.
She has also received other awards including the 1999 SLSWA Volunteer of the Year and the National Service Medal awarded in 2011.
Whilst Anne-Marie was unsuccessful in becoming the WA recipient at the function held at Government House in Perth on Tuesday 30 October we congratulate her achievement in being named a finalist in such a prestigious program for WA.
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Whoville
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Cloudy Hortonworks Platforms in under 60 minutes
    A set of demos in a small Docker Image with Orchestration for AWS/GCP/Azure deployment from a simple Profile. This project is implemented directly in python rather than using a framework like Ansible because, when we started, the level of customisation and process wrangling for the new open source project integrations seemed easier in that manner. As the underlying platform matured the need for those invasive processes diminished and now this installation is much better executed in Ansible on a Terraform infrastructure, which is now the Cloudera standard. This repository and project is kept for historic purposes.

Requirements
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Hosting Platform
    | You will need an AWS account with rights to deploy machines, assume roles, etc.
    | Please see the Cloudbreak `Requirements <https://docs.hortonworks.com/HDPDocuments/Cloudbreak/Cloudbreak-2.7.1/content/aws-quick/index.html#prerequisites>`_ for creating AWS Roles.

Docker Deployment
    Everything is included if you use the provided Docker Image for development or deployment

Local Deployment
    | Required: Python3.6
    | Recommended: A Python IDE with inspection and Github support, such as Pycharm

Quickstart
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1. Customise a profile.yml::

    curl -sSL http://bit.ly/WhovilleProfile > profile.yml && vi profile.yml

2. Install / Start a recent version of `Docker <https://www.docker.com/get-started>`_

3. Export your profile path and run the Docker Image::

    export PROFILE=/path/to/my/profile.yml
    docker run -ti -v ${PROFILE}:/profile.yml:ro chaffelson/whoville:latest

- Make sure to mount any addition resource volumes specified in your Profile e.g. ``'-v /MyDemos/:/MyDemos/'``
- If you want to use interactive Deployment please append '-i' to the 'docker run' command, or see the Detailed Guide below

More Information
----------------

| Suggested setup for `Interactive Development <https://github.com/Chaffelson/whoville/wiki/Development-Setup>`_ in a local Python environment.
| Detailed `Definitions Guide <https://github.com/Chaffelson/whoville/wiki/Usage-Guide>`_ for creating more demos and services.
| `Troubleshooting <https://github.com/Chaffelson/whoville/wiki/Troubleshooting>`_ guide for known issues.

Support
-------
| This software is supplied as-is with no support guarantee under the Apache 2.0 license
| Please raise any Issues on `Github <https://github.com/Chaffelson/whoville/issues/new>`_

You can link to this page from http://bit.ly/HwxQuickstart

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Wrestling Observer Flashback
Scott's Books!
Monday Night Raw – January 16, 2023
16th January 2023 by Thomas Hall
Location: Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Commentators: Corey Graves, Kevin Patrick
We're less than two weeks away from the Royal Rumble and also quite possibly on the second straight week of doing very little because the show is up against a huge football game. The Royal Rumble is in less than two weeks and odds are that we'll be seeing some more names announced for the namesake matches. Let's get to it.
Rants →
Bret Hart vs. The Berzerker (and other Dream Matches!)
28th December 2022 by Jabroniville
Welcome back to more Dream Matches! This time I have a bunch off stuff, led off by Bret Hart vs. The Berzerker for the WWF Title! After that, it's a request for the Motor City Machine Guns (Sabin & Shelley) vs. Finn Balor & Ryusuke Taguchi for the IWGP Jr. Tag Titles in New Japan! I also check the Funk/Hansen feud again, as it's Terry & Dory Funk vs. Stan Hansen & Bruiser Brody! And the best of Well Dunn continues, as they get a shot at the WWF Tag Team Titles, as they face Fatu & Samu- the Headshrinkers!
WWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE:
BRET "HITMAN" HART vs. THE BERZERKER (w/ Mr. Fuji):
(WWF Wrestling Challenge, Nov. 1992)
* Bret Hart defends his newly-won WWF Title against the Berzerker in Regina, Saskatchewan, proving himself to be the "Fightingest Champion in WWF History", as his M.O. at the time was to build credibility and respect by a constant stream of TV wins over the entire lower and midcard. As he had recently been just an IC-tier guy, it was pretty brilliant, especially as a key component of his act was being a more "human" guy in a world of cartoons, and his best aspect was his in-ring skill vs. his promos- this could then be shown off more often.
Survivor Series 2022
27th November 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Commentators: Kevin Patrick, Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Wade Barrett
It's time for WarGames and no that still doesn't feel right to say. We have a men's and women's version of the match here and that should make for a great core of the show. There are only five matches on the card but double WarGames is probably enough to carry things, especially with the Bloodline vs. Team Drew McIntyre as the likely headliner. Let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – November 14, 2022
Location: KFC Yum Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Commentators: Kevin Patrick, Corey Graves
We are less than two weeks away from Survivor Series and that means it is time to start building some things up for the show. While we have a few matches, the real focus is going to be on WarGames. It looks like Raw will only be supplying the women's match and more of the lineup needs to be locked in. Let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – October 24, 2022
24th October 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
We are less than two weeks away from Crown Jewel and that means the card is going to need a little more build up. Two more matches were added last week and now we are probably going to get either some build towards those matches and/or even more matches added. That is what the show needs so let's get to it.
Extreme Rules 2022
8th October 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves
We're back with the violent pay per view and in this case the card might be able to live up to that hype. There is a different, or mostly different, gimmick to every match on the card and some of them could get rather violent. In addition, we find out who the White Rabbit is tonight and that could be a huge moment. Let's get to it.
Evening Daily News Update
29th September 2022 by Adam Morrison
Planned Date For WWE's White Rabbit Reveal
With White Rabbit teases having been ongoing now for a few weeks, the planned reveal for the character has now been unveiled.
Finn Balor To Have "Significant" Plans Moving Forward
A current WWE Monday Night Raw star is reportedly gearing up for a significant push going forward, six years after they last held a top championship.
Mustafa Ali Posts Cryptic Tweet About Being Held Back In WWE
Mustafa Ali has failed to reach his full potential in WWE – could his latest cryptic tweet hint at why that is?
Monday Night Raw – September 26, 2022
26th September 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton
We are less than two weeks away from Extreme Rules and the card could use some work. There are some more matches that could be added to the card and the show could use some more extreme. That shouldn't be difficult to figure out and I'm curious to see what they do. Let's get to it.
Afternoon Daily News Update
25th September 2022 by Craig Ballantyne
Wardlow Claims The AEW World Championship Is 'In Shambles'
AEW's TNT Champion, Wardlow, has hit out at the main event scene in the company, claiming the World Championship is "in shambles".
"What A Weird Little Loser" – MJF Hits Out At Well-Known Promoter
AEW star MJF has taken aim at a well-known wrestling promoter for a picture he posted of himself on social media.
Sammy Guevara Unveils Incredible Dragon Ball Z Inspired Titantron
Sammy Guevara has taken his love of all things Dragon Ball a step further with a new entrance video featuring a homage to the hit franchise.
'Demon' Finn Balor Return Being Prevented By "Booking Speedbumps" – Road Dogg
Why doesn't WWE Superstar Finn Balor do his "Demon King" gimmick anymore?
Monday Night Raw – August 22, 2022
22nd August 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
We're still north of the border and this time there is a special treat for the hometown crowd. Edge is going to be facing Damian Priest for the big homecoming match and that should be a heck of a fight. Other than that, we should be seeing the continuing adventures of Dexter Lumis, plus any other possible returns. Let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – August 8, 2022
8th August 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio
This could be a very interesting show, as we are coming off last week's pretty awesome episode, but now the question is how they follow it up. They certainly don't need to have some big moment or debut/return, but keep up the energy and put on a good show and they should be fine. Let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – July 11, 2022
11th July 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
We're well on the way to Summerslam and that means the card is mostly set. I'm curious to see what that means we are going to be seeing added to the show, as that can often be more interesting than seeing things built up even more. If nothing else, Brock Lesnar is here tonight so let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – June 6, 2022
6th June 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Resch Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin
We are done with Hell In A Cell and that means we are done with Cody Rhodes for the time being. Rhodes defeated Seth Rollins in the main event last night but did so with a torn pectoral muscle. We won't be seeing him for a long time, so now the question is what happens on the road to Money In The Bank. I'm sure that song will ensue. Let's get to it.
Hell In A Cell 2022
Location: Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois
Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton, Michael Cole
It's time for one of the big gimmick shows and I think you know what is headlining. However, things have changed a bit at the last minute, as Cody Rhodes has suffered a torn pectoral muscle, meaning his match against Seth Rollins will be more than a bit different. The match is still on and inside the Cell, but I'm not sure how much Rhodes can do. Let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – May 30, 2022
30th May 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
Commentators: Byron Saxton, Corey Graves, Jimmy Smith
It's the go home show for Hell In A Cell and there are four matches announced for the card. I'm not sure what they are waiting for with adding on more matches, but you have to think that something takes place this week. However, it is also Memorial Day, meaning there is a good chance that very little is going to happen here. Let's get to it.
Location: Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia
We're in for a big grudge match with Omos vs. Bobby Lashley inside a cage. This is the third match between the two of them after they split the first two, though I'm not sure if it's the best idea with the Cell pay per view a few weeks away. Other than that, we will probably get another push towards the Usos vs. RKBro on Friday, which will totally be the big conclusive ending. Let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – May 9, 2022
9th May 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut
We're done with Wrestlemania Backlash and now it is time to start getting ready for Hell In A Cell. This means that we are likely in for MORE rematches, as WWE continues to get more time out of their one set of ideas. Not much happened last night on the Raw side, but Cody Rhodes' rise continues. Let's get to it.
Wrestlemania Backlash 2022
Location: Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island
Commentators: Michael Cole, Pat McAfee, Jimmy Smith, Corey Graves, Byron Saxton
it's time for a pay per view that feels like it has been little more than an obligation as the show is six matches long with a number of title matches. Granted in this case that number is one but take what you can get. The main event is a six man tag for reasons that I'm still not clear on but maybe the in-ring work can make up for it. Let's get to it.
Monday Night Raw – April 25, 2022
25th April 2022 by Thomas Hall
Location: Thompson Boling Arena, Knoxville, Tennessee
We are less than two weeks away from Wrestlemania Backlash but we have a special milestone to cover first. This week is twenty years to the day of Randy Orton's WWE debut and a special tribute is planned. I'm sure nothing will happen to cause that to be derailed in any way. Let's get to it.
Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
Commentators: Jimmy Smith, Byron Saxton, Jerry Lawler
We are most of the way to Wrestlemania Backlash and a lot of the card has been set. Last week's Smackdown saw RKBro vs. the Usos officially announced for the pay per view and at the moment, that is the biggest match on the card. Maybe we can get some more things added this week so let's get to it.
Evening Daily News Update January 30, 2023
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Pieridae Energy Readies to Seize Opportunity in Global LNG Market
Kallanish Energy June 12, 2020
Canada's Pieridae Energy said on Thursday it's fully committed to its Goldboro LNG project in Nova Scotia, despite a delay on its final investment decision (FID) due to restrictions driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
FID on the liquefaction project was delayed to June 30, 2021 due to Covid-19 and its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor KBR not being able to press forward with pricing elements of its open book estimate because businesses were shut.
KBR couldn't "access such things as modular yards in China and Europe, so the delay was a function of the pandemic, nothing more," James Millar, director of external relations told Kallanish Energy in an interview.
Analysts believe North American LNG projects will continue to struggle as the Covid-19 crisis not only affects the projects' logistics but is also affecting LNG demand and prices. There's currently an overhang in LNG capacity, challenging the economics of LNG exporters and some global LNG projects are either being canceled or delayed.
The case for Goldboro LNG is different though, claims Millar. "Now is the time for Canada to seize the opportunity to enter this industry at a time when others are exiting. Our Goldboro LNG project is sound and supports the fundamental principles of First Nations reconciliation," he said.
The project is set to open up new energy trade routes to get Canadian natural gas to global markets, taking advantage of its short shipping distance to key importing markets. Goldboro is half the distance to Europe, and closer to South America and South Asia (via the Suez Canal) compared to ships coming from the U.S. Gulf Coast and Qatar.
A shipment from the planned two-train facility, on the northeast coast of Canada, would take five shipping days to arrive at the UK's Dragon LNG terminal. In comparison, a cargo would take 10.9 days to make the same journey from the Gulf Coast, and 14.5 days from Qatar.
The 10-million-tonne-per-annum (Mtpa) project is set to start commercial operations in 2025/26. The entire capacity of its first train has been sold to Germany's Uniper under a 20-year supply and purchase contract. The deal is backed by an up to $4.5 billion loan guarantee from the German government, agreed in principle.
With all major permits in place, Pieridae said it continues to advance elements of the project even during the pandemic. It's focused on progressing work with KBR to deliver a fixed-price contract to build the gas liquefaction facility. Finishing this work will allow Pieridae to complete final due diligence and proceed with project financing.
"We have begun to contract for services outside the primary engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contract with the intent to begin the site preparation work as soon as possible," said Millar. "Some of these main activities include building the wharf and jetty, road reconstruction, and constructing the work camp."
A preliminary estimate on the cost of pre-site construction is expected by month-end, while the open book estimate from KBR is slated to be completed by year-end. Some construction works could start in the fall of 2020.


The UK's most successful reggae band, UB40, is returning to New Zealand in November 2017, playing all their hits and more! Spearheading the global reggae revival throughout the 80s and 90s, UB40 became a household name with smash tunes like 'Red Red Wine', 'Can't Help Falling In Love', 'Kingston Town' and 'Here I Am'.
Filling the charts with their own songs and creating seminal versions of some of the world's greatest tunes, the band crossed radio formats and their songs are still blasted on the airwaves to this day. With dozens of top 40 hits in Britain and sales of more than 100 million records, UB40 is one of the biggest UK music acts of all time. The band continues to record charting albums while touring the world including regular trips to Australia and New Zealand where they have firmly found a place in the hearts of fans.
After nearly four decades of success including their hit singles, international stadium tours, festival headline slots and the dramatic replacement of long-time lead singer Ali Campbell with his brother Duncan Campbell in 2008, the band continue with their key founding members and songwriting core, staying true to and building on the legacy and ethos of the band.
The band also features Martin Meredith (sax) and Lawrence Parry (trumpet), who have both been in UB40's touring line-up for more than 20 years, and Tony Mullins (keyboards), creating a genre-defining synergy of horns and rhythm section that are uniquely UB40.


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Сарагоська тайфа (; ) — в 1019–1110 роках ісламська монархічна держава на Піренейському півострові зі столицею в місті Сарагоса. Арабською — емірат Саракуста. Фактично припинило існування у 1110 році, але невеличке володіння зберігалося до 1131 року.

Історія
З самого початку утворення намісництва в Сарагосі його правителі (валі) були напівнезалежними володарями. Це обумовлювалося прикордонним розташуванням з християнськими державами — спочатку Франкською державою, потім графствами Барселона, Арагон і Памплона. Лише з посиленням Кордовського емірату вдалося побороти впливовий рід Бану Касі, що тривалий час керував Сарагосою. Втім з кінця IX ст. Тут спадковими валі стали представники роду Туджибідів. після придушення спроб останніх у 935 і 937 роках відокремитися від держави, валі Сарагоси стали вірними підданими правителів Кордови.

З послабленням Кордовського халіфату внаслідок боротьби за трон з 1009 року, валі Сарагоси стають практично незалежними. Зрештою 1019 року валі Мунзир оголошує себе незалежним еміром. З самого початку володарі тайфи намагалися з одного боку захопити сусідні тайфи, зокрема Тортосу і Валенсію, з другого — протистояння королівствам Наварра і Арагон, графству Барселона.

У 1038 році династію Туджибідів було повалено династією Худидів. Останні в боротьбі за вплив в Валенсійській тайфі вступили у протистояння з Толедською тайфою. Для протиборства останній було укладено союз з королівство Леон.

Втім у 1046 році після смерті еміра аль-Мустаїна I виокремилося декілька незалежних тайф: в Леріді, Уесці, Туделі та Калатаюді. До 1048 року було повернуто під владу Сарагоси тайфи в Уесці, Калатаюді та Туделі. У 1060 року було захоплено Тортоську тайфу, 1076 року — Денійську та встановлено зверхність над Валенсійською тайфою.

Втім у 1081 році Сарагоську тайфу знову було поділено між братами. Водночас почалися війни з королівство Арагон. Разом з тим еміри намагалися грати на внутрішній боротьбі в королівстві Кастилія, протистояння між Наваррою і Кастилією.

1086 році після вторгнення військ Альморавідів на Піренейський півострів, підкореннями ними південних і західних тайф, перемог над християнськими королями, еміри намагалися тримати рівновагу між Арагоном і Альморавідами. Втім поступово відбувається ослаблення Сарагоської тайфи, чим скористалися її вороги. 1110 року війська Альморавідів захопили Сарагосу. Рештки тайфи збереглися навколо міста Руеда, куди пересилилися еміри. Вони стають союзниками Кастилії. 1131 року за угодою Руеда з областю стала кастильською.

Територія
У період Туджибідів Сарагоська тайфа простягалася від міста Сорія на заході до міста Кінка на сході. В період Худидів територія не була стабільною, оскільки постійно ділилася між братами, які утворювали самостійні тайфи. Втім Сарагоська тайфа охоплювала землі до Денії.

Державний устрій
На чолі стояв емір, якому належала вища політична, військова і судова влада. Час від часу збирав раду з числа родичів та знаті. На місцях діяли каді (судді).

Населення і суспільство
На чолі стояла знать з еміром. Панівний клас (джасса) становили єменці, частково сирійські араби. бербери спочатку не були чисельними, селилися в невеличких міста та у передмістях Сарагоси і Уески.

Сарагоса була одним з найважливіших і населеніших міст в Аль-Андалусі, сягнувши в період розквіту 25 тис. мешканців.

Мусульмани мешкали переважно в містах, в сільських місцевостях переважали християни і мосараби. Втім на початку основу становили мувалади. Жиди селилися окремими кварталами, долучаючись до торгівлі та державної служби.

Економіка
Основу становили землеробство і ремісництво. Переважно зрошувальне землеробство, що давало значні врожаї зернових. Також значного піднесення набуло садівництво.

Основу ремісництво становило ковальська продукція, гончарство, вироби зі шкіри, льону, шовку. Шкіряні та гончарні вироби експортувалися. Відомими була позолочена (зелена) емальована фаянсова кераміка, центрами виробництва якої були міста Калатаюд, Барбастро і Сарагоса. Ковалі з Сарагоси виготовляли якісні мечі і шоломи, з Уески — кольчуги. Знаними були сарагоські ювеліри.

Торгівля крамом та харчами здійснювалося річкою Ебро. З розширенням меж тайфи, що дозволило вийти до Середземного моря, відбувається залучення до Середземноморської торгівлі. В Сарагосі також існував один з найбільших ринків рабів на Піренеях.

З 1024 року почалося карбування власної монети тайфи — золотого динару.

Культура
Еміри підтримували розвиток писемності, але особливу увагу приділяли наукам — математиці, астрономії, а також філософії. Центром була Сарагоса. Найбільшого культурного піднесення досягла у 1046—1110 роках.

Тут діяли поети Юсуф ібн Гарун ар-Рамаді, Саїд аль-Багдаді, Абу-Амір ібн Гундісалб, Аль-Яззар ас-Саракусті, Абу Абд ас-Самад ас-Саракусті, Ібн ас-Саффар ас-Саракусті і Єкутіель бен Ісхак, філологи Іона бен Янах, філософи Соломон ібн Габірол і Бах'я ібн Пакуда, лікарі Аль-Каттані, Аль-Кірмані і Абу'л аль-Фадл ібн Хасдай, математики Абдаллах ібн Ахмад ас-Саракусті і Алі ібн Ахмад ібн Дауд, письменник і правник Аль-Баї, композитор Аль-Хаддад, ботанік Ібн Букларіс, граматик Леві бен Якуб бен ат-Таббан. Самі еміри цікавилися наукою та літературою, зокрема Ахмад I аль-Муктадир і його син Юсуф аль-Мутамін були талановитими поетами, математиками і філософами.

Еміри

Туджибіди
 Мунзир I аль-Мансур (1019—1023)
 Ях'я аль-Музаффар (1023—1036)
 Мунзир II (1036—1038)
 Абдалла ібн Хакам (1038)

Худиди
 аль-Мустаїна I (1039—1046)
 Ахмад I аль-Муктадир (1046—1081)
 Юсуф аль-Мутамін (1081—1085)
 Ахмад II аль-Мустаїн (1085—1110)
 Імад ад-Даула Абд аль-Малік (1110—1130)
 Ахмад III аль-Мустансир (1130—1131)

Джерела
 BOSCH VILÁ, Jacinto, «El reino de taifas de Zaragoza: Algunos aspectos de la cultura árabe en el valle del Ebro», Cuadernos de Historia Jerónimo Zurita, 10-11 (1960), Zaragoza, Institución «Fernando el Católico» (C. S. I. C.). D. L.: Z-162-1960.
 LÓPEZ, María Jesús, Charif DANDACHLI y Felipe SAMPER, «Aragón musulmán: novecientos años de una presencia enriquecedora», publicado en Al-Ándalus, Universidad de Cádiz, núm. 180 (16 de julio de 2002), s. d. de págs., ISSN 1133-8571
Сарагоська тайфа
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So how did I do it you might be wondering. This post will recap that process.
This piece was definitely a learning curve for me because my main purpose was to be able to create something in front of a live audience. Now, I have been quilting for quite a number of years, created a lot of different tops that are sitting in a drawer, but I've never created anything "live" before. So, I had to think "out of my box".
I created a small portable design board out of a piece of press wood and wrapped it with several layers of batting. The idea was to make a sturdy flat surface that I could press a hot iron on and it's perfect! It also fits on a large canvas easel. This new setup allows for mobility and it doesn't take up a whole wall in my house! Bonus!
The next thing that I did was prep and p rint any reference material as any other artist would. I often like to find royalty free or public domain images or stain glass patterns that I can compile together and modify them in a photo graphic editor like Adobe Photoshop. I manipulate the images with different filters until I find a comfortable "template" I can work fabric with. (Filters like Paint Dubs, Mosaic or even Cartoon work best.) It's not going to be perfect but it gives me a perception of depth, tone and shapes- the areas that pop out at you. Once I figure that out, I print a large poster size and tape it to a window. I trace pieces from this template.
In this piece, I used a single layer of muslin for my background that allowed all my pieces to adhere to because I was making this portable. Normally, I would only fuse onto any background fabric at the edges. I began with all the corners and I slowly worked my way around the piece adding pieces like a puzzle. I used a fusible web interface, in this case, Heat and Bond Lite, which is a sewable heat activated adhesive that provides a smooth edge-to-edge application for appliqués. It has a paper backing that I traced a reversed image of whatever piece I'm working. So, basically, I worked in a reverse image of the finished project.
This piece took about a month to complete simply because I worked sporadically, just a couple hours at a time; but all in all, it probably took about two weeks total.
Below are some time lapse photos as I worked the piece and some close up images of the quilted work. I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved creating it.


Today started off a bit rough, in our semi final march against Italy. Fran Chandler started out the matches, with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 win.
She started cramping at 4-2 in the second, and the gal picked it up a bit, with some fantastic dropshots. Fran had to call the trainer in the third, and he worked his magic hands during a changeover ….. Let's just say, it worked.
I then had to jump on the court after that 3 1/2 match. It was tough to get started, from sitting around, and the girl took full advantage . I lost 6-3, 6-2.
took the court for the win, 6-4, 7-5. They started off strong, and went up 4-1 in the first. Judy, was hitting blistering returns at the net girl, so they changed their strategy, and they both played back, on serve and return of serves, which gave our team a whole new look, and they came back 4-4. But, Judy and Vicki adjusted, and pulled it out.
The second set, the Italians came back very strong, and got ahead 4-2, with great lobs and passing shots. Again, our girls rallied back, and came in charging, hitting great volleys and overheads . What a great Team effort. I couldn't be more proud, of my teammates, and how we all rallied together. Thank you everyone who has been sending out good luck wishes. We hope to bring back the Championship again !!
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So Working Bikes is not exactly free, but they are awesome.
When my beloved bike was deemed "unsafe at any speed" last week, I panicked. I don't have the money to shell out for a new bike, or even for a new frame to build on, and I'd much rather bike than shell out $2.25 per trip for public transit while I can. Working Bikes came up in conversation with about three different people as I told my bike-less sob story: they take donated bikes and fix them up for sale three days per week at super-cheap prices. They then take the proceeds from the bike sales to send more fixed-up bikes to developing countries with a need for affordable transportation, as well as giving bikes to social service agencies in Chicago to help clients who might also need an affordable form of transportation.
I ended up getting a hand-me-down bike from my brother this week, so I didn't need to go buy a new one at Working Bikes, but I now had a full frame and a bunch of parts that I could either scrap or donate. I went to Working Bikes today to see if they'd take my structurally-compromised frame, or if I should just scrap it. Not only was the staffer the nicest possible guy, and assured me that my frame and parts could be put to good use, he then got me lunch at the seafood place next door as a thank-you. I want to write love letters to Working Bikes and post them all around Chicago, for real.


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EASAC's publications inform the EU policy debate on the environment, energy, and bioscience. We publish detailed reports, shorter statements and commentaries and make contributions to scientific journals.
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Cayman's global leadership in tax transparency was the focal topic during recent meetings between the Minister of Financial Services, the Hon. Tara Rivers; and high-ranking US lawmakers and regulators.
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For those with better things to do than follow the machinations of EU tax policy, we should state that Mr. Moscovici is French.
The Cayman Islands continues to push forward with adoption of this OECD reporting framework under the BEPS initiative.
On 5 December 2017, a �blacklist' of 17 non-cooperative jurisdictions in taxation matters was approved and published by the Council of the European Union and the Cayman Islands has not, as expected, been included on such list.
The DITC has advised the Industry that the Tax Information Authority (International Tax Compliance) (Country-by-Country Reporting) Regulations, 2017 ("CbCR Regulations") were made and gazetted on 15 December 2017.
In an Industry Advisory dated 1 February 2018, the Cayman Islands (�Cayman') Ministry of Financial Services has advised that the Cayman Automatic Exchange of Information (�AEOI') Portal (�Portal') will re-open in March 2018.
In this article we share our tips for reporting success for a Cayman Investment Entity Financial Institution (FI) and common pitfalls to watch out for based on our experience, plus what's coming next, including key deadlines.
The Advisory also includes a reminder to CFIs that the deadline for filing FATCA and CRS returns and declarations with respect to the 2017 calendar year is 31 May 2018.
These reports will be shared with other jurisdictions participating in the automatic exchange of country by country reports in line with OECD recommendations.
The notification and reporting deadlines currently remain at 30 April 2018 and 31 May 2018 respectively.
The Cayman Islands Department for International Tax Cooperation has issued an industry advisory which includes updated lists of CRS Participating Jurisdictions and CRS Reportable Jurisdictions.
The summit represents the largest such annual gathering in Brussels.
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Selection.Value = "-"
End If

Help would be appreciated. Hopefully I'm not doing something stupid.

A: This will loop through all cells in a given range that you define ("RANGE TO SEARCH") and add dashes at the cell below using the Offset() method.  As a best practice in VBA, you should never use the Select method.
Sub AddDashes()

Dim SrchRng As Range, cel As Range

Set SrchRng = Range("RANGE TO SEARCH")

For Each cel In SrchRng
    If InStr(1, cel.Value, "TOTAL") > 0 Then
        cel.Offset(1, 0).Value = "-"
    End If
Next cel

End Sub

A: Private Sub Workbook_SheetChange(ByVal Sh As Object, ByVal Target As Range)

If Not Intersect(Target, Range("C6:ZZ6")) Is Nothing Then

    If InStr(UCase(Target.Value), "TOTAL") > 0 Then
        Target.Offset(1, 0) = "-"
    End If

End If

End Sub

This will allow you to add columns dynamically and automatically insert a dash underneath any columns in the C row after 6 containing case insensitive "Total". Note: If you go past ZZ6, you will need to change the code, but this should get you where you need to go.

A: This does the same, enhanced with CONTAINS:
Function SingleCellExtract(LookupValue As String, LookupRange As Range, ColumnNumber As Integer, Char As String)
Dim I As Long
Dim xRet As String
For I = 1 To LookupRange.Columns(1).Cells.Count
     If InStr(1, LookupRange.Cells(I, 1), LookupValue) > 0 Then
        If xRet = "" Then
            xRet = LookupRange.Cells(I, ColumnNumber) & Char
        Else
            xRet = xRet & "" & LookupRange.Cells(I, ColumnNumber) & Char
        End If
    End If
Next
SingleCellExtract = Left(xRet, Len(xRet) - 1)
End Function

A: Dim celltxt As String
Range("C6").Select
Selection.End(xlToRight).Select
celltxt = Selection.Text
If InStr(1, celltext, "TOTAL") > 0 Then
Range("C7").Select
Selection.End(xlToRight).Select
Selection.Value = "-"
End If

You declared "celltxt" and used "celltext" in the instr.

A: Is this what you are looking for?
 If ActiveCell.Value == "Total" Then

    ActiveCell.offset(1,0).Value = "-"

 End If

Of you could do something like this
 Dim celltxt As String
 celltxt = ActiveSheet.Range("C6").Text
 If InStr(1, celltxt, "Total") Then
    ActiveCell.offset(1,0).Value = "-"
 End If

Which is similar to what you have.

A: Requirement:
Find a cell containing the word TOTAL then to enter a dash in the cell below it.
Solution:
This solution uses the Find method of the Range object, as it seems appropriate to use it rather than brute force (For…Next loop).
For explanation and details about the method see Range.Find method (Excel)
Implementation:
In order to provide flexibility the Find method is wrapped in this function:
Function Range_ƒFind_Action(sWhat As String, rTrg As Range) As Boolean

Where:
sWhat: contains the string to search for
rTrg: is the range to be searched
The function returns True if any match is found, otherwise it returns False
Additionally, every time the function finds a match it passes the resulting range to the procedure Range_Find_Action to execute the required action, (i.e. "enter a dash in the cell below it"). The "required action" is in a separated procedure to allow for customization and flexibility.
This is how the function is called:
This test is searching for "total" to show the effect of the MatchCase:=False. The match can be made case sensitive by changing it to MatchCase:=True
Sub Range_Find_Action_TEST()
Dim sWhat As String, rTrg As Range
Dim sMsgbdy As String
    sWhat = "total"                                             'String to search for (update as required)
    Rem Set rTrg = ThisWorkbook.Worksheets("Sht(0)").UsedRange  'Range to Search (use this to search all used cells)
    Set rTrg = ThisWorkbook.Worksheets("Sht(0)").Rows(6)        'Range to Search (update as required)
    sMsgbdy = IIf(Range_ƒFind_Action(sWhat, rTrg), _
        "Cells found were updated successfully", _
        "No cells were found.")
    MsgBox sMsgbdy, vbInformation, "Range_ƒFind_Action"
    End Sub

This is the Find function
Function Range_ƒFind_Action(sWhat As String, rTrg As Range) As Boolean
Dim rCll As Range, s1st As String
    With rTrg

        Rem Set First Cell Found
        Set rCll = .Find(What:=sWhat, After:=.Cells(1), _
            LookIn:=xlFormulas, LookAt:=xlPart, _
            SearchOrder:=xlByRows, SearchDirection:=xlNext, _
            MatchCase:=False, SearchFormat:=False)

        Rem Validate First Cell
        If rCll Is Nothing Then Exit Function
        s1st = rCll.Address

        Rem Perform Action
        Call Range_Find_Action(rCll)

        Do
            Rem Find Other Cells
            Set rCll = .FindNext(After:=rCll)
            Rem Validate Cell vs 1st Cell
            If rCll.Address <> s1st Then Call Range_Find_Action(rCll)

        Loop Until rCll.Address = s1st

    End With

    Rem Set Results
    Range_ƒFind_Action = True

    End Function

This is the Action procedure
Sub Range_Find_Action(rCll)
    rCll.Offset(1).Value2 = Chr(167)    'Update as required - Using `§` instead of "-" for visibilty purposes
    End Sub

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Leave.EU's latest recruitment advert tries to blame Sadiq Khan for the socially-destructive fallout of the referendum. It's time to call out this this hypocrisy.
A recruitment advert from Leave.EU turned up in my twitter feed this morning which shows an extract of an interview with Sadiq Khan quoted out of context, and a transcript of part of that, giving an impression which is not just wrong, but fascinatingly and revealingly wrong. It reads:
WATCH: "Gun crime is up, robbery is up, knife crime is up, rape is up… and you think honestly that London is more safe now than when you took over as Mayor of London?"
@SadiqKhan: "I do."
The stone cold loser is dangerously delusional…
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The London Assembly web site does indeed provide information on an increase in crime, but the levels are low. There's not much chance of an individual being directly affected (unless they are already involved in drugs or other criminal). As a frequent visitor to London, my instincts echo Sadiq Khan's comment — it feels safe.
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There's plenty of evidence, both in general and in detail to suggest that the vote to leave the EU has caused an increase in xenophobic attacks. At this distance it is hard to tell whether xenophobic feelings were actually stoked by the Leave campaign, or whether people started to feel it was socially-acceptable to be xenophobic. Supporters of Leave.EU who claim we are less safe should look in the mirror…
Particularly worrying about this is the question of how far the reported increase in crime maps onto xenophobia. That's partly about things that overtly xenophobic, but it also picks up more subtle links, such as crime motivated by alienation stoked by xenophobic attitudes.
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Exporting blame
I'm left with a sense of Leave.EU stoking people's anxiety to get them to support Brexit, exporting the blame for this onto Sadiq Khan, and demonising him in a way that can be presented as a reason to support Brexit. In this case Sadiq Khan is the target, but this is far from confined to him. It stops a real discussion of Brexit and manipulates people in a shameful way. While claiming to "stand up for democracy", Leave.EU seem to be doing the opposite.
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Egg-Shaped Architecture & Art From Amazing To Bizarre
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Easter eggs were reportedly first decorated in the 13th century, while egg shaped architecture "caught on" significantly later than that. From amazing decorated eggs to strange structures, here is a bizarre collection of oval-like designs in architecture and art.
Decorated With A Drill
Franc Grom created hundreds of amazing eggs. He uses his electric boring tool to pierce about 2,500 to 3,500 holes in each fragile eggshell.
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Egg Art
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Decorating Easter eggs is not only for children. Some painted eggs are displayed in museums such as in the Eggs Museum located in Moldoviţa, Bucovina. The hand-made designs are passed down from families, differing in colors and patterns depending on which Bucovina village they were made. These Easter ornaments eggs were created by Lucia Condrea.
Egg City
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In terms of patience, it would seem to take huge amounts to stack these eggs for a massive sculpture. This "egg city" was built for an avant-garde exhibit in Groninger Museum in Groningen, Netherlands. Avant-garde is experimental or innovative, pushing the boundaries of what one might expect. The Groninger Museum was transformed into a 'Small Chinese Empire.'
World's Largest Easter Egg
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The world's largest Easter egg or Ukrainian 'Pysanka,' was constructed in 1975 in Vegreville, Canada. The outer aluminum skin weighs 2,000 pounds. The Pysanka is an immense jigsaw puzzle containing 524 star patterns, 2,206 equilateral triangles, 3,512 visible facets, 6,978 nuts and bolts, and 177 internal struts. It measures 25.7 feet long, 18.3 feet wide, and stands 31.6 feet high.
Antoni Gaudí's Casa Batlló Has Egg-Shaped Windows
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Designed by famous architect Antoni Gaudí, Casa Batllo is in Barcelona, Spain. It has egg-shaped windows and Juliet balconies. This curved building is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Gaudí is known for his work as "God's Architect" and spent ten years working on studies for the design of La Sagrada Família. He died in 1926 after being run over by a tram.
Blob VB3
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The mobile living space, blob VB3, has a bathroom, kitchen, storage niches, and even a nook for sleeping. The nose opens and can function as a porch. It took 18 months to build, is made primarily of polyester, and is easily transportable. The Blob can function as a office, garden house, or guest room.
Egg Shaped Structures
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Frank Heger addressed the designing challenges of how to keep digesters from falling over. With his help, the Crom Corporation constructed two 3-million gallon egg-shaped sludge digesters for Baltimore's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The red egg-shaped house by architect Sergey Tkacheneko is located in Moscow. It is one part of a larger residential structure. His egg design was deliberated for years before construction.
More Design Egg Shapes
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The Egg-shaped digesters in Bottrop, Germany, are used for sewage treatment processing. Another large egg-shape building is located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Egg-o house with the garden in the center was designed by architecture company A69 from the Czech Republic.
London City Hall
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London City Hall is located on the south bank of the River Thames. Its unusual egg-like shape reduces surface area and improves energy efficiency. Inside the ten-story building, a 1,640 foot spiral staircase goes up to an exhibition and meeting space called "London's Living Room."
Gherkin Behind The Tower Of London
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The Gherkin skyscraper is also in London. Designed by Norman Foster and constructed by Skanska, Gherkin has 40 floors and stands 591 feet tall. For energy savings, this unusual shaped building incorporates the double glazing effect. It has gaps in each floor to create six shafts, or chimneys, trapping air between two layers of glazing to insulate the office spaces.
City Of Arts And Sciences
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The City of the Arts and the Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is an egg-shaped entertainment-complex that is both culturally and architecturally amazing. It has glass windows and floors. The large "eye" is an Imax Cinema. There are three floors and 13,9930 square feet of the building which also houses a Planetarium and a Laserium.
Egg Building in China
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The National Centre for the Performing Arts, also known as The Egg, is a 129,000 square foot titanium and glass opera house in Beijing, China. The exterior has over 18,000 titanium plates, more than 1,000 sheets of ultra-white glass, and a low-iron glass with a high rate of light transmission. It cost $468.7 million and seats 5,452 people in three halls, The Opera House, The Hall, and The Theatre. It is said to look like an egg floating on the water; an artificial lake surrounds it. The hallway goes underneath the lake, but with a massive glass ceiling, light shines through the water to give visitors an otherworldly experience. The Egg was designed by French architect Paul Andreu. It held its first concert in 2007.
Cybertecture Egg
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The Cybertecture Egg, in Mumbai, India, is scheduled for completion this year. By using this "egg" shape, the building has approximately 10-20% less surface area than conventional buildings. This 13 story "egg" will use solar photovoltaic panels and rooftop wind turbines to generate on-site electricity. In focusing on health and wellness, it will interact with occupant's vital health statistics such as blood pressure and weight. The 32,000 square meter egg-shaped building will combine "iconic architecture, environmental design, intelligent systems, and new engineering to create an awe-inspiring landmark in the city."
Glow In The Dark Alien Eggs
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Dear children and/or trolls: Happy Easter to you too. Since none of the "eggs" here probably interested you, perhaps you would better like a dozen glow-in-the-dark alien eggs from Area 51?
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It all started when my mom attended a party a while ago and would make some of the meals while we were over there for dinner. They were so simple, but delicious. She ended up hosting one of her own and I was able to join in on the fun.
With three kids, I have zero time to put together "amazing" dinners. We have always kept it pretty simple in our house for dinner [meat// veggie// carb] but it just got old and boring. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous about the meals. I don't like a huge variety of food, so I wasn't sure if I was really going to like any of it.
Signing up was super easy. She laid out the menu options, pricing etc. I went with the grilling menu option and had them do all the veggie prep for me [saves SO much time]. After that, you just show up to the party! You have to bring a few supplies; measuring spoons, cooler and gallon bags so you can double bag your meals.
At the party, all the boxes were laid out and bags perfectly labeled. You go through each meal and add your seasonings & oils, then put it in your cooler. It didn't take much time to put together and you get to enjoy food and socializing while doing it.


AOF.FE.080205.EDR.JPG "Gracious Lord, thank you for this food," whispered Rufus Mitchell, saying grace over lunch in his garage at Nu Tread Tire Co. in Durham where he has repaired truck tires for nearly 30 years. After replacing seven tires on Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, 2005, Mitchell clocked out for his 1-hour lunch break, scrubbed his hands with a tire brush and sat down to a relative feast of fried chicken, bread and sweet tea. "I don't have money all the time, and sometimes it's just nabs and a soda," Mitchell said, "but I always take time to thank God for meeting my needs." staff/Ted Richardson.