text:
Washington Congressional Delegation Pledges to Work with President Trump to Support Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Lawmakers emphasize groundbreaking scientific contributions of Department of Energy research facilities in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA), U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) were joined by Representatives Adam Smith (D-WA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Dave Reichert (R-WA), Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Denny Heck (D-WA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) on a letter to President Donald Trump outlining the national benefits of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and pledging to work with the administration to advance policies that will continue to support the Lab's integral scientific innovation, research, and technology development activities.
The delegation letter emphasizes that PNNL's work from its three sites in the Tri-Cities, Sequim, and Seattle "[tackles] some of our nation's most complex and urgent challenges in the fields of science, energy, environment, and national security, among others." The senators and representatives call attention to PNNL's role as "a major economic driver in the State of Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest, and with a staff of 4,300 it is one of the largest employers in Central and Eastern Washington."
The delegation states in the letter:
"As [the U.S. Department of Energy's] premier laboratory for chemistry, environmental sciences, and data analytics, the Lab has made significant contributions to the resilience, security, and reliability of the electric grid. PNNL also leads nuclear nonproliferation work for DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration, including work to safeguard nuclear materials. PNNL's state-of-the-art nuclear detection capability helps ensure that bad actors don't have access to weapons of mass destruction. Furthermore, the [Marine Sciences Laboratory] is DOE's only marine research laboratory and is an emerging leader in enabling sustainable development of ocean energy, understanding and mitigating long-term impacts on marine resources, and protecting coastal environments from security threats."
The letter continues:
"We look forward to working with you and the Department of Energy to advance policies that will continue to support the Lab's integral scientific innovation and technology development activities, as well as the many other vital contributions PNNL has made to the frontiers of science and engineering in service to our country and the world."
Read the entire letter below:
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Dear Mr. President:
As part of our continuing effort to introduce you to the work of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in our home State of Washington, we write to share with you the importance of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL, or Lab) and the countless innovative and groundbreaking scientific developments that have and continue to take place at the Lab. PNNL is one of the foremost national laboratories in the country and for over 50 years it has made significant contributions to the scientific community, the Tri-Cities, the State of Washington, and in support of our great nation.
PNNL's origins are traced back to the nuclear materials development mission that helped the United States win World War II and the Cold War. Since then the Lab, stewarded by DOE's Office of Science, has evolved into a multi-program national laboratory that is tackling some of our nation's most complex and urgent challenges in the fields of science, energy, environment, and national security, among others. PNNL is a major economic driver in the State of Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest, and with a staff of 4,300 it is one of the largest employers in Central and Eastern Washington. The Lab is comprised of three sites in Washington, including the main campus and headquarters in Richland, the Battelle Research Center in Seattle, and the Marine Sciences Laboratory (MSL) in Sequim, which is located on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. Since its inception in 1965, PNNL has had a strong partnership with Battelle, which has set an unparalleled example of success through a shared dedication to coordination and collaboration.
As DOE's premier laboratory for chemistry, environmental sciences, and data analytics, the Lab has made significant contributions to the resilience, security, and reliability of the electric grid. PNNL also leads nuclear nonproliferation work for DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration, including work to safeguard nuclear materials. PNNL's state-of-the-art nuclear detection capability helps ensure that bad actors don't have access to weapons of mass destruction. Furthermore, MSL is DOE's only marine research laboratory and is an emerging leader in enabling sustainable development of ocean energy, understanding and mitigating long-term impacts on marine resources, and protecting coastal environments from security threats.
In addition to this important work, PNNL addresses other key national challenges for other federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and National Institutes of Health, and various other federal, state and local agencies. Additionally, the Lab's main campus is home to many important and acclaimed facilities, including:
The Applied Process Engineering Laboratory: a technology business startup facility providing the equipment needed to develop, validate, and commercialize new products;
The Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory: a scientific user facility that enables molecular-level discoveries that translate to predictive understanding and accelerated solutions for national energy and environmental challenges by providing world class experimental and computational resources to the scientific community;
The Interdiction Technology and Integration Laboratory: advances threat detection systems that reduce the risk of nuclear terrorism;
The Radiochemical Processing Laboratory: creates and implements innovative processes for environmental cleanup and the beneficial use of radioactive materials;
The Systems Engineering Building: develops new grid modernization technologies and conducts electricity transmission research to provide stronger, smarter, and more resilient energy systems and grid technologies;
The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility: a scientific user facility that provides detailed atmospheric information about geographically diverse locations to enhance understanding of the Earth system and inform sustainable solutions to national energy and environmental challenges; and
The Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory: where researchers are developing technologies to convert low-value agricultural byproducts and residues into value-added chemicals for products like plastics, solvents, fibers, pharmaceuticals, and fuel additives.
PNNL is home to many additional facilities that are vital to ensuring the Lab remains mission-ready, with unique instruments and infrastructure that are reliable, sustainable, and adaptable to the challenges of future scientific discovery. PNNL is a leader in preserving our capacity to innovate, enhancing our competitive edge in the global economy, supporting our national security, and improving our quality of life. Further, PNNL's commitment to commercialization and technology transfer has brought research out of the laboratory and into the real world. As one of our nation's seventeen national laboratories, PNNL's state-of-the-art facilities and campus benefit not only the scientists and researchers in Washington state, but will also ensure PNNL is ready to meet the nation's research priorities now and well into the future.
We look forward to working with you and the Department of Energy to advance policies that will continue to support the Lab's integral scientific innovation and technology development activities, as well as the many other vital contributions PNNL has made to the frontiers of science and engineering in service to our country and the world. Thank you for your attention to PNNL and please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.


Vitamin D is vital for the human body and the best source is sunlight. Do you get out under the Sun long enough every day? Can you get too much? Steve and Ben talk about sunlight and its impact on your health. The guys also discuss: film recommendation Run Fatboy Run starring Simon Pegg, brain scans can predict your political ideology, and with recent rumours of the iWatch and Apple Television, are the pundits getting carried away with what they expect Apple to deliver next?


text:
Paul Weller determined to stretch himself
Paul Weller is determined to ''stretch himself'' lyrically as well as musically on his next album.
by : Elle Canada- Nov 26th, 2010
Paul Weller is determined to "stretch himself" lyrically on his next album.
The 'Moonshine' singer only released his last album, 'Wake Up The Nation', this year, but has already started recording tracks for a follow up album, and said he is determined to push the boundaries further both musically and with the words he writes.
Paul – who recorded largely stream-of-conscious lyrics for 'Wake Up The Nation' – said: "It seems to be taking its own character this time. Sonically it's still pushing things, but still with good melodies, and lyrically I'm trying to stretch myself. I've tried to make the words more impressionistic, tried to write in different ways.
"As much as I'm going to change the music, I want to be able to change the way I write words as well."
The singer and guitarist – who has had a lengthy career in bands including The Jam and Style Council as well as being a solo artist – also said he's still learning and developing his tastes in music, despite being 52 years old.
He added to NME Magazine: "I'll never learn everything I need to know, probably. All the time I'm learning new things still, and I don't think that's a process that stops, as long as you don't want it to stop.
"I still get excited about finding new things, new music."
Paul is presently touring the UK.
Today's Tune: Charlotte Cardin's "Daddy" Is a Burning Banger
The Canadian singer is giving us all the feels, all the time.
by : ELLE Canada- Jan 13th, 2021
Montreal Musician Shay Lia Won't Stay In Her Comfort Zone
The singer has a new EP and a new sound.
by : Patricia Karounos- Oct 13th, 2020
A Billie Eilish Documentary Is Coming To Apple TV+
Streaming on a screen near you in February 2021.
by : Patricia Karounos- Sep 28th, 2020

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Jason Kerrison - I Don't Care What They Think
Wednesday, 1 October 2014, 2:17PM
Keep ZM loud to hear the latest track on The Word: I Don't Care What They Think!
Jason Kerrison is an Invercargill born, Christchurch raised, singer/songwriter/producer/entrepreneur. He based himself in Auckland, writing music while at a residency in a backpacker's bar in Auckland and formed the band Opshop.
Jason has spent many years at the top of the NZ Music Scene with his band OPSHOP, enjoying not only commercial success, but also picking up numerous NZ Music Awards and the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll Award along the way.
Following the success of Opshop, Jason formed The Babysitters Circus with some likeminded friends. The Babysitters Circus have only one rule. Any track presented has to be danceable or it doesn't make the cut.
The JK Solo 6 track EP will be produced for imminent release. Whilst he's come from a rock band background he's also produced several hip-hop records this has set him on a hybrid path as he is moving towards what he calls eclectic stomp pop with acoustic framing and digital renderings. Written to awaken the soul, speak to the heart and move the hips.
www.facebook.com/jasonkerrisonmusic
www.twitter.com/JasonKerrison
Jason Kerrison - You Want Me As Me


Turkish Zinc Metal, Zinc Metal Manufacturers Konya Turkey, Zinc Metal Made in Turkey Zinc Metal Suppliers Directory Wholesaler List.
YUSUFOGLU CINKO DIS TIC. LTD. STI.
Let us help you to deliver your inquiry about the topic of Zinc Metal to the supplier(s) quickly.
Pictures from Internet About "Zinc Metal"
Some "Zinc Metal" pictures randomly collected from internet, have been added to make the entire page aesthetically richer. All of these pictures may not be related to our site.


uncomplicated recommendations: to elevate Your psychological, Emotional, and religious strength stability to extend excellent Health,Wealth, Abundance, and Joy.
DARE to find your self is an inspirational treasure chest that abounds with a compelling message of wish for its readers. it's as well timed because it is daring in its skill to indicate readers towards their nice calling in lifestyles. With a unmarried, masterful stroke of the pen, Gary Sparkman offers convincing evidence that we're all born with the seed of greatness at the inside of.
The focus of Reconnected is to assist the reader improve in my view through gaining sensible wisdom and skillful options to beat inner conflicts. Nazim Rashid makes use of visualization and self-imagery to help the reader's trip to recreate an awesome digital surroundings for the aim of therapeutic our non secular and psychological scars.
Being a dreamer is maximum if you happen to reside your desires. Launching Your desires chronicles Donna's wild thought to cycle around the usa and whilst, stocks her strategy for understanding goals. With a historical past in schooling, Donna has helped humans in achieving their ambitions and observe their desires for over 30 years.
The basic Empath is a middle device for somebody with empathic sensitivities, skills, and dispositions and an inherent sensitivity to our vigorous global. knowing the workings of the Human vigorous approach, and what that implies for you as an empathic person working on your atmosphere and inside of your daily interactions, is key for the overall healthiness and health and wellbeing of an empath.
Making Choices…That Make YOU Happy!


text:
Vinit Goenka
CRIS - Center for Railway Information System, Organisation Under Ministry of Railways
Venkat Thoutam
Reuben Bou-Samra
Cardserv ID Pty Ltd.
Global Cyber Alliance
India Insights with Suparna Goswami
News and Viewpoints from ISMG's India Team
Governance & Risk Management , Legislation & Litigation , Privacy
Data Localization: Time for Bold Action
Why India Needs to End Delays and Enact New Requirements Suparna Goswami (gsuparna) • October 3, 2019
To enhance data security, it's time for the Indian government to stop talking about requiring data localization and spell out - and enforce - tough requirements.
See Also: Q3 Threat Report | Cybersecurity data, trends, and recommendations from the Expel Security Operations Center
The Indian parliament has repeatedly delayed a vote on India's proposed personal data protection bill, which would require a copy of all personal data be stored in India, while "critical" information would have to be stored only in the country.
Because India is such a big market for major U.S. companies, such as Amazon and Google, they will have no choice but to comply with any new requirements the government adopts. So the government shouldn't shy away from bold localization requirements just because these firms object.
Having data stored on local servers would help law enforcement officials, who have struggled to obtain data residing in other countries to support their investigations. And another argument in favor of data localization is that it would make it easier to ensure all Indians' data is protected in compliance with local laws.
In a recent visit to the U.S., Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed American companies concerned about India's planned data localization requirements, assuring them that in drafting the final law, business needs as well as the rights of data owners would be considered, according to the Times of India.
U.S. corporations have repeatedly expressed concerns about India's proposed data localization requirements, arguing that compliance would prove too costly and the privacy and security benefits would be minimal.
There are reports that, as a result, the Indian government is considering softening the requirements. It may, for example, tweak the provision in the bill to allow personal information that's not "critical" nor "sensitive" to be stored and processed anywhere in the world, while only data classified as critical would have to be stored only in in India.
But because India is such a big market for major U.S. companies, such as Amazon and Google, they will have no choice but to comply with any new requirements the government adopts. So the government shouldn't shy away from bold localization requirements just because these firms object.
Personal Data vs. Business Data
In their meeting with Modi, U.S. companies also reportedly asked that India create different requirements for personal data and business data, arguing that tougher privacy requirements should only apply to personal data. But differentiating between the two types of data would prove extremely difficult.
Steven Feldstein, professor at Boise State University, informs me: "I am not sure if we can put in place a clean separation on what is business and what is personal. We need a public debate on this.
Singapore-based Aloysius Cheang, executive vice president for Asia Pacific at The Center for Strategic Cyberspace + International Studies, offers a good suggestion. He tells me that consumers should be able to designate their data as "sensitive" and that businesses should then be required to adequately protect that data, such as by not using it for any data mining, artificial intelligence or certain other purposes.
India should consider separate legislation that addresses maintaining the privacy of the residual categories of data, such as corporate data identifiable with a person. It should develop requirements for the handling of non-personal data, to meet business interests, while making sure requirements for protecting personal data are adequate.
Suparna Goswami
Associate Editor, ISMG
Goswami has more than 10 years of experience in the field of journalism. She has covered a variety of beats including global macro economy, fintech, startups and other business trends. Before joining ISMG, she contributed for Forbes Asia, where she wrote about the Indian startup ecosystem. She has also worked with UK-based International Finance Magazine and leading Indian newspapers, such as DNA and Times of India.
https://www.inforisktoday.asia/blogs/data-localization-time-for-bold-action-p-2797


Commissioned by the Salvation Army this innovate urban infill received a Civic Commendation for its striking design and contribution towards what would be transformational change in this quarter of Doncaster.
Dba assisted the Salvation Army in securing public funds to produce a viable project which sought to address the needs of those who were or were at risk of being homeless. The foyer provided individual self contained accommodation with tailored support to individual needs together with communal facilities and additional space for local management and outreach teams, training and mentoring space with additional areas for future enterprise space.
Hugely popular and successful, this example of excellent place making driven by a socio economic ethos is proven to stand the test of time.


Welcome to the official website for the Southern Utah Rock Club, Inc. Founded in 2008, Incorporated in 2010, the club has submitted their application for being a 501(c)3 non-profit. We're celebrating with a new site, new pictures, new content, new newsletter and the same old wonderful group of dedicated rock hounders.
If you're a fellow rock hounder, believe in our mission statement and would like to provide a guest post please contact us at president@southernutahrockclub.org.
In the meantime, watch here for club news, information and general information on Utah Rockhounding.


text:
Business Economy 01 Feb 2018 India USD 2.5 trillion economy, set to be 5th largest in world: Jaitley
Business, Economy
India USD 2.5 trillion economy, set to be 5th largest in world: Jaitley
THE ASIAN AGE.
Published : Feb 1, 2018, 11:53 am IST
Updated : Feb 1, 2018, 5:31 pm IST
Finance Minister said in Budget speech that India will grow 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: AP)
New Delhi: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday that India is expected to register a growth rate of 7.2-7.5 per cent in the second half of the current fiscal and is on way to becoming the 5th largest economy of the world.
While unveiling the Budget 2018-19, he said, India has grown on an average of 7.5 per cent in the first three years of the current government and has become a USD 2.5 trillion economy.
"We hope to grow at 7.2 to 7.5 per cent in the second half of the current fiscal," Jaitley said in the Lok Sabha.
India has already become 7th largest economy of the world, he said, adding that it is expected to become 5th largest economy soon.
Read: Union Budget 2018 LIVE: Govt allocates Rs 95,754 cr for SC, ST welfare
As per the CSO estimate Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal, ending March 31.
For 2018-19, the economy is likely to grow at 7-7.5 per cent as per the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament earlier this week.
GDP growth in first quarter of 2017-18 had moderated to 5.7 per cent, the lowest in the three years. In the second quarter, it recovered to 6.3 per cent.
Tags: union budget 2018, arun jaitley, indian economy, narendra modi
Location: India, Delhi, New Delhi
Latest From Business
BMW bullish on expanding Indian luxury market
Auto Expo 2023 kicks off, Maruti Suzuki unveils concept electric SUV 'eVX'
NCLAT directs Google to pay 10% of Rs 1,337.76 cr penalty; admits appeal for hearing
India's services sector growth hits 6-month high in December on strong demand


If you've ever encountered horror stories about infected wounds, lost dental implants or botched nose jobs on forums like mumsnet.com, medical tourism may seem like a plunge into a nightmarish Louis Theroux documentary-like scenario.
1. The language barrier… is probably one of the first things that'll cross your mind when considering medical tourism—it's sometimes hard enough to find the right words to explain something to a doctor in English, let alone a language you don't speak a word of, in a country you've never been to before.
And yet, while some miscommunication is inevitable, it was never an issue during my trip. In fact, it proved to be a joyous source of unexpected comedy on numerous occasions.
"Through vibrant gesturing, we arrived at an understanding that there was something unwanted in my abdomen"
First and foremost, don't panic. Medical travel companies such as BMT Partner appoint a person who accompanies you during each doctor's visit and assists you with anything you might need, including translation services. In my case, that person was an eagle-eyed but pleasant Bulgarian lady named Vesselina, who speedily and expertly translated every bit of information relayed to me by the doctors (even casual chit chat between themselves, addressing everything from the weather, to the recent marriage of the nurse's friend's brother's co-worker) making sure that every fragment of conversation was crystal clear to me. Similarly, any medical records and test results were translated to English within hours of the procedures and presented to me straight away.
2. Leave enough time. Some doctors were more confident about their English skills than others. As Vesselina and I were about to step into an internist's office, she cheekily stopped the interpreter at the door, insisting that she was perfectly capable of handling our conversation without any help. I loved this little display of bravado.
As she was examining my torso with an ultrasound, she suddenly paused over the right side of my ribs. "Breathe in again?" she asked, and I obediently followed. And then again. And again. The doctor stared into the screen with serious concentration. When she started explaining her concern, it suddenly dawned on me that her English might not be as up to scratch as she claimed in the first place.
Through vibrant gesturing and awkward attempts at charades, we finally arrived at an understanding that there was something unwanted in my abdomen. Great, I thought, the beginning of the end. But what was it exactly? We turned to technology for help, and after a few moments of heated googling, we concluded that I had gallstones. A bit surprising since I've never experienced any pain, and my cholesterol levels—a frequent reason for these pesky intruders—were normal, according to the blood tests done earlier. The internist seemed unphased. "When are you leaving?" she asked. "Tomorrow," I replied, prompting her to glance at her watch and say, "We can get you on the operating table in a couple of hours," as casually as if she was offering to give me a manicure.
After quickly weighing my options, I declined a same-day gallstones removal, opting instead to get a second opinion back home. The doctor warned me, "They will grow bigger and block the ducts—it's very painful." It was tempting to get it sorted there and then, but the prospect of travelling home right after surgery was overwhelming. If you find yourself going abroad for treatment, make sure you give yourself enough time to resolve any possible outcome.
If, once your tests and scans are completed, any of the results come back as abnormal, you'll want to see a specialist who can refer you for further treatment, so it's best to allow at least three extra days for any potential further treatment.
3. Speed and efficiency... were a constant during my trip. Bouncing back and forth between doctors and dentists, I felt like I was on a long medical conveyor belt, getting examined and patched up by specialist after specialist with clockwork proficiency. "Here in Bulgaria we have the quickest access to doctors—any kind of doctors. If you have a headache, you may see your neurologist within two or three hours. Our approach is the quickest in Europe," I was told by Dr Dimanov, the no-nonsense but good-humoured hospital director.
Considering that the average waiting time for treatment within the NHS is up to 18 weeks,* it's not surprising that the number of British citizens seeking treatment abroad grows higher every year.
And, as I was told with a hint of bombast (a surprisingly common quality here) by Dr Dimanov, they frequently perform surgeries that are not widely practised in the UK, such as the anterior approach hip replacement—where an incision is made on the front of the hip rather than the side or back. "The anterior approach is the most modern approach for hip replacement surgery. It's only practised by two per cent of doctors in the UK because it's so difficult to do. There's a huge waiting list for it," explained Dr Dimanov.
"If there's one thing I learned about Bulgarian doctors, it's that they don't waste time on pleasantries"
4. Culture clash. I asked Dr Dimanov if the way they deal with UK patients is any different from Bulgarians, citing the subtle differences in culture between the two nations, expecting him to give me a zealous, affirmative answer filled with funny anecdotes about awkward encounters. Looking somewhat baffled, as if wondering why I'd ask such an arbitrary question, he replied, "It's no problem. Our doctors speak English, so everything's OK." Short and to-the-point. This humorous exchange itself was the perfect illustration of what I meant by my question.
If there's one thing I learned about Bulgarian doctors, it's that they don't waste time on social pleasantries. Unlike their British counterparts—soft-spoken, easing their patients into the simplest of procedures—they're direct and matter-of-fact, a trait which upon first encounter might even be interpreted as rudeness.
Later that day, it was time for my ECG scan. As I lay on the examination table, I made clumsy attempts at chummy small talk with the cardiologist, trying to distract my brain from predicting the impending results of the neglected tachycardia I was diagnosed with as a child.
5. Facilities. The standards and types of clinics I visited turned out to be as varied as the people I met. While some places still bear strong evidence of Bulgaria's communist past (I was presented with a sharpie-signed plastic water cooler cup for my urine sample at the hospital), others are uber glamorous, such as the sleek dental clinic I visited the next day. Visitors are required to don shoe covers upon entry and there's shiny, beige marble everywhere you turn.
"The types of clinics I visited were as varied as the people I met"
The before-and-after pictures of some of the case studies are almost too good to be true. Patients who come to the clinic with virtually no teeth, return home with a beautiful set of pearly whites in just ten days.
After my chat with Dr Uzunov, I had my teeth whitened, which, while not the most flattering procedure in the world (imagine having your mouth stretched by a retractor the size of a hefty grown man's fist for two hours), was smooth and mostly painless, leaving me with a set of fresh-looking gnashers and a thorough after-care pamphlet in English (coffee from a straw and no red wine for two weeks).
6. Healing for the mind as well as the body. There's a peculiar bi-product to travelling to a foreign country solo to seek medical treatment.
A strange feeling of liberation and peace set in once all my medical tests were done and all I had to do was wait for the results. I enjoyed solitary meals in great restaurants, read books I'd been putting off finishing for months, went on long walks down the sun-drenched streets of Sofia, taking respite from the heat in cool, spacious Orthodox churches. My bit was done and I naturally slipped into an oddly soothing "come what may" attitude.
Somehow, the medical aspect enhances the tourist experience—you're suddenly more alert and in the moment, contemplating how lucky you are just to be exploring this part of the world in the first place. The uncertainty of the forthcoming test results serves as a potent reminder that you never really know what waits around the corner in life. With that notion in the back of your mind, you begin to appreciate the small things and live each moment to the fullest. Revelations like these don't usually occur on a regular family holiday, when you're busy rushing from place to place, looking after your kids or posting pictures on Instagram.
7. A friendly face. On the other hand, I was never really alone in Sofia. Vesselina, my diligent companion, was by my side whenever I needed her. From interpreting during the doctor's visits, to showing me around the city, she was caring, kind and genuinely keen on making my stay as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.
We're at our most vulnerable when we're ill, so having someone to look after you throughout the trip builds an instantly sincere relationship between two strangers: something Vesselina cares about deeply. That's why she's always there, at the ready, whether her clients need translating, a bit of reassurance or just a pair of hospital slippers.
"I've been a patient in a foreign country myself, so I know what people need. I know what it means to be sick, and what you need in critical moments in your life. I try to support people emotionally during the process because the psychological aspect of the process is just as important as the medical one," she told me. It's such a visceral reminder that we're all just human, united by our need for understanding and someone to just lend a friendly ear.
Bulgaria Medical Travel Partner is a medical tourism facilitator that acts in the territory of Bulgaria and offers fixed price medical services.


Lectrosonics announces the introduction of a new micro digital recorder, the PDR(Personal Digital Recorder) for professional use. For situations in which the distance is extreme or where using a wireless microphone is not practical, the PDR recorder can travel with your subject and capture professional quality audio, synchronized with timecode. The tiny size and rounded shape make the PDR unobtrusive and easy to place in garments and costumes, and easy to conceal when used as a "plant" microphone to capture environmental or location sound.


This patient underwent a dual plane partial retropectoral silicone breast augmentation with Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Grover. High profile silicone breast implants were used. The patient went from a size B to a size D. The patient is extremely happy with her results.


Every little bit counts this holiday season, and these ornaments, decorations, and gifts from" The Martha Stewart Show" will help you and your family have a magical Christmas without breaking the bank.
Cute Christmas ornament crafts and gifts kids can make from our favorite craft blogs. Amazingly cute, cool, and cheap Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list, starting at just $3! Sep 5, 2018. Presents made with love (and craft glue) are the best. Make these DIY handmade gifts to give to friends and family during the holidays.
Today I've rounded up 101 inexpensive handmade Christmas gifts for you. There have been some fabulous guest posts during our Crazy Christmas Event, so.
These DIY Gift Ideas are perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, and any other special occasion!. Cheap and cute!. 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5. Keep holiday spending under control with these innovative and easy Christmas crafts that spread holiday cheer.
We have tons of Christmas projects for you to try, including holiday door decorations and festive table toppers all available on a budget. Nov 27, 2017. 60 DIY Christmas Gifts Your Friends and Family Will Love. Plus, get more great ideas for fun stocking stuffers, gifts for guys, and homemade.
31 Cheap And Easy Last-Minute DIY Gifts Cheap christmas crafts for gifts Actually Want. An adorable idea if your loved one is experiencing a warm-weather Christmas. Sign up for the BuzzFeed DIY newsletter!. Inexpensive Gifts Shopping on a budget doesn't mean you are buying cheap gifts. With our personalized gift selection, you can find a inexpensive birthday gifts or Christmas gifts and give them special attention with customization.
Dec 5, 2013. Today I've rounded up 101 inexpensive handmade Christmas gifts for you. There have been some fabulous guest posts during our Crazy. Nov 27, 2014. 100 Mind-Blowing DIY Christmas Gifts People Actually Want. These quirky candy sleighs are the perfect solution; they are cheap and easy. Find Christmas gifts and get Christmas gift ideas for your family and friends.
Give the perfect gift - every time. Visit Gifts. com now! Check out these amazingly cheap Christmas gifts for the fam. The Best Christmas Gift Ideas in 2018; Friends& Family. A Part of Hearst Digital Media Seventeen participates in various. Inexpensive handmade Christmas and holiday gift ideas and tutorials. Best DIY gifts to. 58 DIY Homemade Christmas Gifts - Craft Ideas for Christmas Presents.
From homemade Christmas ornaments to DIY Christmas decorations to budget- friendly gift ideas, there are so many ways to create more while spending less. Nov 4, 2017. Want to make some Christmas gifts for family and friends but not sure you have the time? Today I've. 25 gorgeous but CHEAP DIY gifts. 60 DIY Christmas Gifts Your Friends and Family Will Love.
Save these DIY Christmas gift ideas by pinning this image. Cheap Gifts for Everyone on Your List; Handmade Gifts Christmas Gifts Christmas Christmas Crafts Holiday Crafts Crafts. Photo By: Marian Parsons. 9 Christmas Gifts You Can Put in a Mason Jar. Check out these amazingly cheap Christmas gifts for the fam.
The Best Christmas Gift Ideas in 2018; Friends& Family. A Part of Hearst Digital Media Seventeen participates in various. Thinking about making some cool DIY Christmas presents or homemade birthday gifts for kids? Good idea! After all, so many of today's toys are not quite made the way they used to be. 1-16 of over 30, 000 results for" cheap christmas gifts" PopBabies Personlblender001 Smoothie Blender for single served, USB Rechargeable Small Blender for Shakes and Smoothies, Stronger and Faster with Ice Tray Funnel Recipe, Carolina Blue(FDA BPA free) Here Are Cheap Homemade Gift Ideas for Christmas or Other Times Popular Projects 50+ Mason Jar DIY Projects We Love Popular Projects.
27 DIY Gift Ideas for Kids Assemble these easy-to-make ornaments, stockings, gifts, plus more great Christmas craft ideas. 27 Expensive Looking Inexpensive DIY Gifts. (they've come to expect only my latest DIY projects and crafts as what they'll get for birthdays and Christmas.


text:
Privacy Policy for The Droid Mod
At The Droid Mod, accessible from www.thedroidmod.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by The Droid Mod and how we use it.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at thedroidmod08@gmail.com or use our contact us page.
We are a Data Controller of your information.
The Droid Mod legal basis for collecting and using the personal the information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:
The Droid Mod needs to perform a contract with you
You have given The Droid Mod permission to do so
Processing your personal information is in The Droid Mod legitimate interests
The Droid Mod needs to comply with the law
The Droid Mod will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
The right to access, update or to delete the information we have on you.
The right of rectification.
The right to object.
The right of restriction.
The Droid Mod follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services' analytics. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users' movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.
Like any other website, The Droid Mod uses 'cookies'. These cookies are used to store information including visitors' preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users' experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors' browser type and/or other information.
thedroidmod.com website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with The Droid Mod.
thedroidmod.com does not and will not share any personal information with any third parties.
When you use our contact page to send us a message, we ask that you enter your name and email address. These will not be shared with third parties, and will not be saved in our database. But they will be visible to this website's administrators who may want to get in touch to follow-up on news tips or respond to questions.
You may consult this list to find the Privacy Policy for each of the advertising partners of The Droid Mod.
Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on The Droid Mod, which are sent directly to users' browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
Note that The Droid Mod has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
Analytics & access data
When you visit thedroidmod.com, some information is automatically saved by our server, which is currently managed by Google Analytics.
That data includes:
The name of the page visited
The date and time of that visit
Your browser type and version
Your operating system
A referring URL, if applicable (the page you'd previously visited)
This data helps us track response to articles, understand the demographics of visitors to this site, and generally do a better job of understanding and serving our audience.
You can find out more about how Google manages user data for analytics and advertising in Google's privacy documentation.
The Droid Mod's Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we are advising you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. It may include their practices and instructions about how to opt-out of certain options
thedroidmod.com also works with several third-party advertising (such as Google through the Google AdSense program). These companies may use information about your visits to this website and others in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
Our advertising partners include:
Google Adsense - Privacy Policy & Opt-out from personalized ads
The information including your IP address, your ISP , the browser you used to visit our site, and in some cases, whether you have Flash installed. This is generally used for geotargeting purposes (showing New York real estate ads to someone in New York, for example) or showing certain ads based on specific sites visited (such as showing cooking ads to someone who frequents cooking sites).
You can choose to disable or selectively turn off our cookies or third-party cookies in your browser settings. However, this can affect how you are able to interact with our site as well as other websites. This could include the inability to login to services or programs, such as logging into forums or account
Users can also opt-out from personalized Google AdSense advertisements
You can also find out more about how Google manages user data for analytics and advertising in Google's privacy documentation.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
The Droid Mod does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you think that your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us. immediately and we will do our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website with regards to the information that they shared and/or collect in The Droid Mod. This policy is not applicable to any information collected offline or via channels other than this website.
This policy will be updated from time to time in order to address changes to features offered to users, third-party services utilized by this website, or updates necessarily to comply with privacy regulations.
Last Updated on 09 October 2019.


Seasoned fries with melted Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, and bacon bits. Served with house made ranch.
Mixed greens with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, croutons and red onions.
Grilled or fried chicken served on either a house or Caesar salad.
Classic American grilled chicken sandwich. Topped with provolone cheese and bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served with fries.
House smoked, melt in your mouth, baby back ribs basted in kentucky sweet-n-bold BBQ. Served with fries and homemade coleslaw garnish.
Fresh USDA choice center cut sirloin, jumbo grilled shrimp, baby back ribs, or hand breaded kickin fingers. Served with choice of side and salad.


I don't know what's going on here but every mpeg mpg avi, basically anything i open with BSplayer plays upside down.
is there any way to fix this? i've looked in the prefs and checked out the ffdshow encoder and decoder options, even togged flip option but no luck... please help!
Click on [+] in front of "ffdshow Video Decoder" then on "ffdshow"


text:
Q: POCO and Validation Application Block error After creating this object
ClassName obj = new ClassName
{
  Currency = "eur",
  DateStart = DateTime.Now.AddDays(-1),
  DateEnd = DateTime.Now.AddDays(-1)
};

and trying to validate it
var validationResults = Validation.Validate<ClassName>(obj);

I see this error, and I don't figure out where to look and fix this:
An unhandled exception of type 'System.ArgumentException' occurred in
Microsoft.Practices.EnterpriseLibrary.Validation.dll

Additional information: Object must be of type Int32.

Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
EDIT
Here seems to be the problem:
[RangeValidator(0f, RangeBoundaryType.Inclusive, 0f, RangeBoundaryType.Ignore, MessageTemplate = "...")]
public virtual double Price
{
    get;
    set;
}

A: You must have decorated some fields or properties of ClassName with Validator attributes. I assume that some of the attributes are either not applicable or you missed some parameters...

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Students leaders from nine colleges attended the camp – the seven Chanel College students are in blue blazers.
Seven senior leaders from Chanel College, Masterton, attended this year's annual Marist Student Leaders' Forum in Christchurch, 22‒25 February. They joined 36 senior leaders from nine other Catholic secondary schools with a Marist Brothers' charism. The forum, in its 12th year, is led by Marist Champagnat partnership co-ordinator Dan Dungey and his 'band' of volunteers and Marist Brothers.
Participating schools included: Verdon College, Invercargill; John Paul II High School, Greymouth; Catholic Cathedral College, Christchurch; St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt; Chanel College, Masterton; St John's College, Hamilton; Marcellin College, St Paul's College and Sacred Heart College, Auckland.
Through formal input and informal sharing and physical activities, the students experienced a deeper understanding of their own school's spirit, and how that spirit is shared by the other schools. This year's theme was servant leadership. The students looked at how this is expressed in a Marist way. They also learned about Marist Brothers' founder, St Marcellin Champagnat, as well as Marist pillars and how to share these new understandings back in their own schools.
The students were given some challenges to complete this year. And they have been encouraged to make links with their brothers and sisters who attend Marist Brothers schools in the Pacific Islands. Chanel College is looking to include prayer and outreach this year by raising money from their senior ball for the mission in Kiribati. They will also be inviting Year 13 students from their nearby Marist Brothers secondary schools of St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt, and St Peter's College, Palmerston North, for a fun day and Mass on St Marcellin Champagnat's feast day on 6 June.
Tara Quinney, is Assistant Principal, Chanel College, Masterton.


Michelle Brown serves as the Associate Director, Progress and Completion Initiatives, within Walden's Center for Research Quality. In this role, she supports the progress of Walden's doctoral students, particularly students in programs with knowledge area modules (KAMs). In addition, Michelle works on other initiatives within the Center related to capstone committee member training and doctoral program completion. Previously, Michelle served as a University Research Reviewer (URR) Coordinator in the Riley College. She obtained her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and Kingsville. Her undergraduate work was completed at Penn State University, while her master's degree is from Baylor University. She has served as a program director and associate professor for a doctoral program in educational leadership, statistical analyst for government agencies, and has several years of K-12 teaching experience in both Pennsylvania and Texas.
Baltes, B. R., Brown, M. S. (2016). The impact of early prospectus review. International Journal of Management and Applied Science.
Brown, M. S. (2015). The Validation of the Spanish Version of the Emotional Skills Assessment Process. The International Journal of Transformative Emotional Intelligence.
Baltes, B. R., Brown, M. S. (2016). The impact of early prospectus review.
Brown, M. S. (2014). Ethnicity and Academic Success in Online Learning. American Education Research Association.
Brown, M. S., Tejeda-Delgado, C. (2009). Online Learning: The Adult Learner and Emotional Intelligence.


Givers Crowdfunding Review – Legit Or Gifting Scam?
Thanks for reading our Givers Crowdfunding Review! Is this 3×7 Matrix Cash Gifting legit or not?
Lets us dig a bit deeper.
There is absolutely no information whatsoever on the Givers Crowdfunding website indicating who owns or runs the business.
The Givers Crowdfunding website domain, giverscrowdfunding.com, was registered on October 20, 2016. Kevin Icecreast is listed as the owner, with an address in Texas, US provided.
A marketing video contained on the Givers Crowdfunding website was uploaded on October 25, 2016. The YouTube account name hosting the video is also "Kevin Icecreast".
Per my research, Kevin Icecreast does not truly exist.
My Earnings, also associated with Icecreast, was a Ponzi scheme launched earlier this year in August. My Earning's business model defined the company as a seven-tier matrix cycler Ponzi scheme.
The same "Kevin Icecreast" YouTube channel was used to promote My Earnings.
After launching, My Earnings quickly collapsed. As of the time of this review, the My Earnings website is non-responsive.
The same scammer(s) behind My Earnings were also behind Progmatic AdsPaid, a Ponzi scheme launched in January.
Givers Crowdfunding seems to be the 3rd opportunity launch by this individual or group in 2016.
Givers program has absolutely no retailable products or services, with affiliates only capable of marketing Givers Crowdfunding affiliate membership itself.
After signed up, Givers Crowdfunding affiliates gift funds to the affiliate who recruited them.
Together with these gifting payments you will find ad credits, which can be used to display advertising on the Givers Crowdfunding website.
The Givers Crowdfunding compensation plan has affiliates gift funds to one another through a 3×7 matrix.
Said 3×7 matrix puts an affiliate at the top of a matrix, with 3 spots directly underneath them in Givers Crowdfunding.
These 3 spots form the initial level of the matrix. The 2nd level of the matrix is created by dividing each of these 3 spots into another 3 spots each (9 spots).
Succeeding levels of the matrix are produced in the same manner, for a total of 3279 spots across 7 levels in Givers Crowdfunding.
A Givers Crowdfunding affiliate signs up and gifts $30.00 to the affiliate who recruited them.
This payment makes them eligible to receive $30.00 from 3 later recruited affiliates in Givers Crowdfunding.
Givers Crowdfunding affiliate membership is completed by a gifting payment of $30.00 to the affiliate who recruited you.
Complete participation in the Givers Crowdfunding income opportunity costs $2,590.00.
Whenever you see the words "donations" or "peer-to-peer" to market an MLM opportunity, there's a good chance it is basically cash gifting.
Affiliates paying affiliates in MLM is cash gifting, making Givers Crowdfunding, not surprisingly, an all-out scam.
Moreover, affiliates paying affiliates has nothing to with charity, crowdfunding or donations.
Listen, while voluntary donations may very well be legal, that is clearly not what is going on in Givers Crowdfunding.
A donation is made and that is just the end of it. New Givers Crowdfunding affiliates pay money to present affiliates in order to qualify to receive money from affiliates who join after them.
And, bottom line, that is the central difference between a legitimate donation and cash gifting.
And again, as with all cash gifting schemes, once new affiliate recruitment slows down so too will payments in the system. This will prompt a collapse, resultant in the mainstream of Givers Crowdfunding affiliates losing money.
With My Earnings and Progmatic AdsPaid both collapsing soon after launch, expect Givers Crowdfunding to have a similarly short life-span.


text:
Repeat Scripts
cevical screening
Christams 2017
Dr Kerry Taylor
Dr Luisa Arias
Dr Tamatoa Blaiklock
Fatigue talk
Skin Checks
Dr Kerry Taylor joins our team
We welcome Dr Kerry Taylor, a very experienced GP into our team...
We are very excited to announce that Dr Kerry Taylor has joined us at the practice. She comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Having worked on her own as a GP in the Shetland Islands, a remote island settlement off the north coast of Scotland, there is little that will faze her! She also has many years of experience working in Australia and New Zealand.
Kerry lives with her husband and daughter in Cambridge. You can read more about Dr Taylor in the 'About Us' section of our website.
Our practice has grown quickly and one of our core values is to be available to our patients such that they do not need to wait long for a suitable appointment. We also continue to offer the daily urgent doctor service for those who need it. Having Dr Taylor join our team enables us to continue to be accessible to our patients as our practice grows.


text:
Google Home compatible
Alexa compatible
Top smart plugs
Best smart lighting
Alexa tips and tricks
Hive smart home news
British Gas to acquire AlertMe for £44 million, expand Hive offerings
Chris Hall · 13 February 2015
The best Amazon Echo deals 2020
British Gas has announced that it is to acquire AlertMe, the company that powers its Hive Active Heating, in a deal worth £44 million. This figure includes the 21 per cent holding that British Gas already has in AlertMe, bringing AlertMe's total valuation to £65 million.
AlertMe, founded in 2006, operates in the connected home environment. It's probably best known for being the platform that powers British Gas' Hive heating system, but also offers connected home solutions, like remote security and monitoring.
The acquisition by British Gas will strengthen the energy provider's position as a leader in smarthomes, looking to expand beyond the 150,000 customers that are already using Hive.
Although British Gas hasn't revealed products that we can expect to see in the future, it has stated that there are plans to build on the success of Hive. This acquisition is really about bringing all the skills in-house to make that happen.
"With access to new technology and skills, we're strengthening our capability at British Gas to develop a family of products that will put people in control of their homes in a way that's simply never been possible before," said Nina Bhatia, commercial director of British Gas.
When Hive was launched in 2013, British Gas made it clear that this was a starting point rather than a standalone product. Although it's difficult to guess exactly what's coming next, we think it's likely that AlertMe's home automation (security, smoke detectors, lights) will find its way into the Hive offering.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by Q1 2015.
Sections Smart Home
PopularIn Smart Home
Tado V3+ smart home heating review: Much more than just heating
Best outdoor smart home cameras 2020: See outside your home anytime
Best smart scales 2020: Keep track of your body the connected way
iLife A9 robot vacuum cleaner review: Is affordable enough?
Best smart fridges 2020: Keep your food cool with added smarts
6 reasons to get AT&T internet


text:
You are here: Home / Investment News / Link to pay down debt ahead of more possible acquisitions
Link to pay down debt ahead of more possible acquisitions
John McMurtrie: Link managing director
Link Group has reached an agreement to sell the newly acquired 'corporate and private clients' business of Capita Asset Services, the UK asset servicing company it paid about A$1.5 billion for in mid-2017. The £240 (A$433 million) from the sale will go to paying down debt. The share market liked the news.
In a prepared statement, John McMurtrie, Link's chief executive, said the sale would allow Link to focus more on those businesses where it could more readily apply its technology and "innovative solutions" to support clients and the company's future growth.
The purchase of Capita was always going to be a stretch.
He said after returning from London to Sydney over the weekend, that Link's core business was looking to connect asset owners with their service providers, and that this meant providing more and better data between the asset pools and their admin.
The Link share price hit a 52-week high of $9.05 in February last year but drifted lower for the rest of the subsequent 12 months, along with most of the market, settling at $6.50 on Christmas eve. It has been firming in the past two weeks and jumped 13c to $7.26 last Friday, on the back of the UK business unit sale.
The company, which has a market cap of $3.8 billion, is important for the industry not only because of its administration infrastructure, as the main provider of admin services to the not-for-profit and non-government super sectors, but also because several big industry funds, such as Australian Super, are also significant shareholders.
In the 12 months to December just gone, the business being sold to Apex Group contributed £78 million (A$140.8 million) to Link Group revenue and approximately £20 million (A$36.1 million) to Link Group Operating EBITDA. Based on current exchange rates, Link Group expects to recognise a post-tax accounting gain on completion of the sale, the statement said. The sale is expected to be completed about September this year.
An important investment for Link has been its almost 20 per cent stake in PEXA, which it added to in 2017. PEXA is an Australian online property exchange. McMurtrie believes that this has "great momentum". PEXA assists property buyers and sellers and their various agents to transact with bodies such as the government land registries and conveyancers.
When Link bought Capita, it acquired four distinct businesses:
. The Capita share registry business, which fit neatly with that of Link Group, as part of Link Asset Services
. The unlisted funds support business, as part of Link Fund Solutions, which is the largest of its kind in the UK
. A Dublin-based mortgage administrator, and
. the business unit just sold to APEX.
McMurtrie said: "The proceeds of the [Capita division] transaction will provide Link Group with a stronger and more flexible balance sheet enabling us to continue to assess growth opportunities that are strategically aligned to our core business priorities.
"Link Group's revolving debt facility means any headroom created by debt reduction remains available to support future acquisitions in accordance with Link Group's growth strategy."
Greg Bright is publisher of Investor Strategy News (Australia)
Air NZ books master trust flight for $150m fund
Study finds index entrenchment but scope for active managers to dig in
Risk premia investing: hedge funds win out
Fidelity to swing both ways on fees
Regulator lays new twisting path for UK managers, leaves trails as is


text:
Tabor Network:
Datanami
EnterpriseAI
HPCwire Japan
HPC on Wall Street
Since 1987 - Covering the Fastest Computers in the World and the People Who Run Them
Academia & Research
AI/ML/DL
Exascale
HPC & AI on Wall St
About HPCwire
Organizations and Affiliations
HPCwire Editorial Submissions
HPCwire Custom Reprints
Solution Channels
SRC Spends $200M on University Research Centers
By John Russell
The Semiconductor Research Corporation, as part of its JUMP initiative, has awarded $200 million to fund six research centers whose areas of focus span cognitive computing, memory-centric computing, high-speed communications, nanotechnology, and more. It's not a bad way to begin 2018 for the winning institutions which include Notre Dame University, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue University, and UC Santa Barbara.
SRC's JUMP (Joint University Microelectronics Program) is a collaborative network of research centers sponsored by U.S. industry participants and DARPA. As described in the SRC web site, "[JUMP's] mission is to enable the continued pace of growth of the microelectronics industry with discoveries which release the evolutionary constraints of traditional semiconductor technology development. JUMP research, guided by the university center directors, tackles fundamental physical problems and forges a nationwide effort to keep the United States and its technology firms at the forefront of the global microelectronics revolution."
The six projects, funded over five years, were launched on January 1st and are listed below with short descriptions. Links to press releases from each center are at the end of the article:
ASCENT (Applications and Systems driven Center for Energy-Efficient Integrated NanoTechnologies at Notre Dame). "ASCENT focuses on demonstration of foundational material synthesis routes and device technologies, novel heterogeneous integration (package and monolithic) schemes to support the next era of functional hyper-scaling. The mission is to transcend the current limitations of high-performance transistors confined to a single planar layer of integrated circuit by pioneering vertical monolithic integration of multiple interleaved layers of logic and memory."
ADA (Applications Driving Architectures Center at University of Michigan). "[ADA will drive] system design innovation by drawing on opportunities in application driven architecture and system-driven technology advances, with support from agile system design frameworks that encompass programming languages to implementation technologies. The center's innovative solutions will be evaluated and quantified against a common set of benchmarks, which will also be expanded as part of the center efforts. These benchmarks will be initially derived from core computational aspects of two application domains: visual computing and natural language processing."
Kevin Skadron, University of Virginia
CRISP (Center for Research on Intelligent Storage and Processing-in-memory at University of Virginia). "Certain computations are just not feasible right now due to the huge amounts of data and the memory wall," says Kevin Skadron, who chairs UVA Engineering's Department of Computer Science and leads the new center. "Solving these challenges and enabling the next generation of data-intensive applications requires computing to be embedded in and around the data, creating 'intelligent' memory and storage architectures that do as much of the computing as possible as close to the bits as possible."
CONIX (Computing On Network Infrastructure for Pervasive Perception, Cognition, and Action at Carnegie Mellon University). "CONIX will create the architecture for networked computing that lies between edge devices and the cloud. The challenge is to build this substrate so that future applications that are crucial to IoT can be hosted with performance, security, robustness, and privacy guarantees."
CBRIC (Center for Brain-inspired Computing Enabling Autonomous Intelligence at Purdue University). Charged with delivering key advances in cognitive computing, with the goal of enabling a new generation of autonomous intelligent systems, "CBRIC will address these challenges through synergistic exploration of Neuro-inspired Algorithms and Theory, Neuromorphic Hardware Fabrics, Distributed Intelligence, and Application Drivers."
ComSenTer (Center for Converged TeraHertz Communications and Sensing at UCSB). ComSenTer will develop the technologies for a future cellular infrastructure using hubs with massive spatial multiplexing, providing 1-100Gb/s to the end user, and, with 100-1000 simultaneous independently-modulated beams, aggregate hubs capacities in the 10's of Tb/s. Backhaul for this future cellular infrastructure will be a mix of optical links and Tb/s-capacity point-point massive MIMO links."
Links to individual press releases/program descriptions:
ASCENT, Notre Dame: https://www.src.org/newsroom/press-release/2018/921/
ADA, University of Michigan: https://www.src.org/newsroom/press-release/2018/922/
CRISP, University of Virginia: https://www.src.org/newsroom/press-release/2018/920/
CONIX, Carnegie Mellon: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-center-headquartered-at-carnegie-mellon-university-will-build-smarter-networks-to-connect-edge-devices-to-the-cloud-300582210.html
CBRIC, Purdue: https://www.src.org/newsroom/press-release/2018/919/
ComSentTer, UCSB: https://www.src.org/program/jump/comsenter/
Leading Solution Providers
Off The Wire
Groq Hardware Now Available on Nimbix Cloud
Supercomputing Frontiers Europe 2020 Conference Announced
AMD Announces New Senior Leadership Team
Supermicro Expands Oracle Relationship with Best in Class Server Solutions
Quantum Machines Joins the IBM Q Network
Registration Now Open for LCI 2020 Intermediate and Advanced Workshops
Quantum Researchers Develop Method to Measure Photocurrents Flow in 2D
Microway Highlights UMass Dartmouth Research Activities Since Supercomputing Cluster Installation
IDC Financial Insights Releases Quantum Computing Reports for Banking
PPPL Team Garners Computer Time for ITER International Experiment
Xanadu Receives $4.4M Investment to Advance its Photonic Quantum Computing Technology
Department of Energy Announces $625M for New Quantum Centers
Spanish Supercomputing Network Closes 2019 with Record Computing Allocation
Exxact, Panasas Partner to Deliver HPC Storage Clusters Featuring ActiveStor Ultra with PanFS
Jack Dongarra Selected to Receive the 2020 IEEE Computer Society's Computer Pioneer Award
Royal Society Milner Award and Lecture Now Accepting Nominations
OnScale Announces Availability of Pay-as-you-Simulate SaaS Model
LLNL, NNSA to Dedicate New Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory
PRACE Summer of HPC 2020 Now Accepting Applications
More Off The Wire
Off The Wire Industry Headlines
Subscribe to HPCwire's Weekly Update!
Be the most informed person in the room! Stay ahead of the tech trends with industy updates delivered to you every week!
NSF Budget Approved for $8.3B in 2020, a 2.5% Increase
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has been spared a President Trump-proposed budget cut that would have rolled back its funding to 2012 levels. Congress passed legislation last month that sets the budget at $8.3 bill Read more…
NOAA Updates Its Massive, Supercomputer-Generated Climate Dataset
As Australia burns, understanding and mitigating the climate crisis is more urgent than ever. Now, by leveraging the computing resources at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC), the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated its 20th Century Reanalysis Project (20CR) dataset... Read more…
By Oliver Peckham
Atos-AMD System to Quintuple Supercomputing Power at European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
The United Kingdom-based European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), a supercomputer-powered weather forecasting organization backed by most of the countries in Europe, has signed a four-year, $89-million Read more…
Julia Programming's Dramatic Rise in HPC and Elsewhere
Back in 2012 a paper by four computer scientists including Alan Edelman of MIT introduced Julia, A Fast Dynamic Language for Technical Computing. At the time, the gold standard programming languages for fast performance Read more…
Quantum Computing, ML Drive 2019 Patent Awards
The dizzying pace of technology innovation often fueled by the growing availability of computing horsepower is underscored by the race to develop unique designs and application that can be patented. Among the goals of ma Read more…
By George Leopold
AWS Solution Channel
Cloud computing helps democratize High Performance Computing by placing powerful computational capabilities in the hands of more researchers, engineers, and organizations who may lack access to sufficient on-premises infrastructure. Read more…
Making High Performance Computing Affordable and Accessible for Small and Medium Businesses with HPC on AWS
Financial Services Grid Computing on AWS
A Guide to Discovering the Best AWS Instances and Configurations for Your HPC Workload
IBM Accelerated Insights
Intelligent HPC – Keeping Hard Work at Bay(es)
Since the dawn of time, humans have looked for ways to make their lives easier. Over the centuries human ingenuity has given us inventions such as the wheel and simple machines – which help greatly with tasks that would otherwise be extremely laborious. Read more…
Choosing the Right Scheduler for HPC and AI Workloads
GPU Scheduling and Resource Accounting: The Key to an Efficient AI Data Center
AI Needs Intelligent HPC infrastructure
Andrew Jones Joins Microsoft Azure HPC Team
Andrew Jones announced today he is joining Microsoft as part of the Azure HPC engineering & product team in early February. Jones makes the move after nearly 12 years at the UK HPC consultancy Numerical Algorithms Gr Read more…
The United Kingdom-based European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), a supercomputer-powered weather forecasting organization backed by most of Read more…
Back in 2012 a paper by four computer scientists including Alan Edelman of MIT introduced Julia, A Fast Dynamic Language for Technical Computing. At the time, t Read more…
White House AI Regulatory Guidelines: 'Remove Impediments to Private-sector AI Innovation'
When it comes to new technology, it's been said government initially stays uninvolved – then gets too involved. The White House's guidelines for federal a Read more…
By Doug Black
IBM Touts Quantum Network Growth, Improving QC Quality, and Battery Research
IBM today announced its Q (quantum) Network community had grown to 100-plus – Delta Airlines and Los Alamos National Laboratory are among most recent addition Read more…
HPCwire Awards Highlight Supercomputing Achievements in the Sciences
In November at SC19 in Denver, the HPCwire Readers' and Editors' Choice awards program celebrated its 16th year of honoring remarkable achievements in high-performance computing. With categories ranging from Best Use of HPC in Energy to Top HPC-Enabled Scientific Achievement, many of the winners contributed to groundbreaking developments in the sciences. This editorial highlights those awards. Read more…
Blasts from the (Recent) Past and Hopes for the Future
What does 2020 look like to you? What did 2019 look like? Lots happened but the main trends were carryovers from 2018 – AI messaging again blanketed everything; the roll-out of new big machines and exascale announcements continued; processor diversity and system disaggregation kicked up a notch; hyperscalers continued flexing their muscles (think AWS and its Graviton2 processor); and the U.S. and China continued their awkward trade war. Read more…
ARPA-E Applies ML to Power Generation Designs
The U.S. Energy Department's research arm is leveraging machine learning technologies to simplify the design process for energy systems ranging from photovolt Read more…
Focused on 'Silicon TAM,' Intel Puts Gary Patton, Former GlobalFoundries CTO, in Charge of Design Enablement
Change within Intel's upper management – and to its company mission – has continued as a published report has disclosed that chip technology heavyweight G Read more…
Using AI to Solve One of the Most Prevailing Problems in CFD
How can artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) solve mesh generation, one of the most commonly referenced problems in computational engineering? A new study has set out to answer this question and create an industry-first AI-mesh application... Read more…
By James Sharpe
D-Wave's Path to 5000 Qubits; Google's Quantum Supremacy Claim
On the heels of IBM's quantum news last week come two more quantum items. D-Wave Systems today announced the name of its forthcoming 5000-qubit system, Advantage (yes the name choice isn't serendipity), at its user conference being held this week in Newport, RI. Read more…
SC19: IBM Changes Its HPC-AI Game Plan
It's probably fair to say IBM is known for big bets. Summit supercomputer – a big win. Red Hat acquisition – looking like a big win. OpenPOWER and Power processors – jury's out? At SC19, long-time IBMer Dave Turek sketched out a different kind of bet for Big Blue – a small ball strategy, if you'll forgive the baseball analogy... Read more…
Cray, Fujitsu Both Bringing Fujitsu A64FX-based Supercomputers to Market in 2020
The number of top-tier HPC systems makers has shrunk due to a steady march of M&A activity, but there is increased diversity and choice of processing compon Read more…
By Tiffany Trader
Crystal Ball Gazing: IBM's Vision for the Future of Computing
Dario Gil, IBM's relatively new director of research, painted a intriguing portrait of the future of computing along with a rough idea of how IBM thinks we' Read more…
Intel Debuts New GPU – Ponte Vecchio – and Outlines Aspirations for oneAPI
Intel today revealed a few more details about its forthcoming Xe line of GPUs – the top SKU is named Ponte Vecchio and will be used in Aurora, the first plann Read more…
Dell Ramps Up HPC Testing of AMD Rome Processors
Dell Technologies is wading deeper into the AMD-based systems market with a growing evaluation program for the latest Epyc (Rome) microprocessors from AMD. In a Read more…
SC 2019 Virtual Booth Video Tour
Click Here for More Headlines
More Editor's Picks
IBM Unveils Latest Achievements in AI Hardware
"The increased capabilities of contemporary AI models provide unprecedented recognition accuracy, but often at the expense of larger computational and energet Read more…
SC19: Welcome to Denver
A significant swath of the HPC community has come to Denver for SC19, which began today (Sunday) with a rich technical program. As is customary, the ribbon cutt Read more…
With the Help of HPC, Astronomers Prepare to Deflect a Real Asteroid
For years, NASA has been running simulations of asteroid impacts to understand the risks (and likelihoods) of asteroids colliding with Earth. Now, NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are preparing for the next, crucial step in planetary defense against asteroid impacts: physically deflecting a real asteroid. Read more…
Jensen Huang's SC19 – Fast Cars, a Strong Arm, and Aiming for the Cloud(s)
We've come to expect Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's annual SC keynote to contain stunning graphics and lively bravado (with plenty of examples) in support of GPU Read more…
Top500: US Maintains Performance Lead; Arm Tops Green500
The 54th Top500, revealed today at SC19, is a familiar list: the U.S. Summit (ORNL) and Sierra (LLNL) machines, offering 148.6 and 94.6 petaflops respectively, Read more…
51,000 Cloud GPUs Converge to Power Neutrino Discovery at the South Pole
At the dead center of the South Pole, thousands of sensors spanning a cubic kilometer are buried thousands of meters beneath the ice. The sensors are part of Ic Read more…
Azure Cloud First with AMD Epyc Rome Processors
At Ignite 2019 this week, Microsoft's Azure cloud team and AMD announced an expansion of their partnership that began in 2017 when Azure debuted Epyc-backed instances for storage workloads. The fourth-generation Azure D-series and E-series virtual machines previewed at the Rome launch in August are now generally available. Read more…
Kubernetes, Containers and HPC
Software containers and Kubernetes are important tools for building, deploying, running and managing modern enterprise applications at scale and delivering enterprise software faster and more reliably to the end user — while using resources more efficiently and reducing costs. Read more…
By Daniel Gruber, Burak Yenier and Wolfgang Gentzsch, UberCloud
The Information Nexus of Advanced Computing and Data systems for a High Performance World
TCI Home
About Tabor Communications
© 2020 HPCwire. All Rights Reserved. A Tabor Communications Publication
HPCwire is a registered trademark of Tabor Communications, Inc. Use of this site is governed by our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of Tabor Communications, Inc. is prohibited.


I am new to canvas and e-learning. I am trying to figure out the most efficient way to respond to student question. Is there a way to respond to the students question so that the other teachers can see the thread without having to compose a new message? We are trying to keep track of what teacher has already responded to the students question.
How are you currently handling these communications (or plan to, going forward)? If through the inbox messaging, including all teachers on the communication with the student would keep it in a "conversation" style, allowing each teacher to see who sent the last message. Same with a discussion board.
Currently we are handling student notifications through the inbox and as Janell was suggesting we receive canvas notifications through email. It could be something with our settings. Even though I received an email student notification from Instructure <notifications@instructure.com>. I received a message reply failed email when I clicked reply to all in Microsoft Outlook, because when I clicked the students email link in the message it just went to the students and not the other teachers.
The message titled "RE: Students Name (Training and Exam) just sent you a message in Canvas." could not be delivered. The message was sent from an address that is not linked with your Canvas account. If you are trying to contact someone through Canvas you can try logging in to your account and sending them a message using the Inbox tool.
Thank you for the reply. I was looking through inbox messaging and noticed we are using canvas catalog also. Not sure if that makes a difference.When I clicked reply the other teachers could not see my reply. At our institution there is another level of canvas operators. Is this something canvas administrators set up or would this be an issue of the teachers creating a new message, copying the students original notification and including the teachers. As Janell mentioned "questions falling through the cracks" is what we have been running into?
In my course design, we have one discussion board that is dedicated to student questions that other students might benefit from (or could answer!).
For personal questions, we instruct the students to copy both teacher and assistant (me) to make sure that their question does not fall through the cracks. If the student forgets to copy one of us, when we reply, we make sure to copy the other. It is very helpful that we have our settings for Canvas messages to go directly to email so that we don't have to constantly check the Canvas Inbox.
Thank you for the reply, I will check my settings. I did receive the notification through an email but it did not send my reply to the other teachers when I clicked the students email link in the message.


Has anyone else trained their fish to do tricks?
I just discorvered she will do anything for bloodworms!!
Lol those pics are great in the first it really looks like she is running in that wheel and in the last she is casually swimming towards it. She looks good, doing any better?
I've seen a video of a dolphin fish (related to elephantnoses) doing tricks with a ball.
I can hand feed my porthole catfish and gourami's, if that's a trick.
I have weather loaches and can do anything with them they will jump or climb in my hand above water. You can pet them, have them swim through whatever, hold them, wear them like a ring, or take them out of the tank no problem. But.... it's not tricks. They are the tamest fish around, and easier to handle as most rodents.
Hand feed and pet a weather loach on 2 consecutive days, and you've got a friend for life.
You have my attention. I'm going to have to look up a weather loach and check compatibility!! lol That sounds like my kind of fish! As for Althea, she def has her appetite back in spades. She still has the red streak that runs outwards towards her eye and her mouth isn't completely normal yet, but she's doing much better!!
They are very friendly, but temperature in your tank is too high for them, they're a temperate fish. You keep them in an unheated tank. Freshyfish just told me they are illegal in NY.
Not my video. But it shows how much they like to be petted and held.
Glad to hear Althea is doing better!
Why oh why did you have to make me fall in love with the weather loach in the video?? Ha! This can only mean one thing, another tank. I was planning a 55 or 70 at the first of the year anyway. I do see they love the Mystery Snails, a little too much in fact.
Lol, they are a weird fish, most people think they are like salamanders or something. Which fish doesn't mind to be out of the water?
There are also golden weather loaches.
They are the most sociable fish I've seen, so please keep at least 4 of them. A 55 or 70 is great. Easy to keep, and you can keep them with subtropical fish like rosy barbs or native fish. So much better suited to keep as goldfish. And true pets..
If there is any fish you can teach a trick it's a weather loach..
Well, as much as I love a loachy story...Our first "common pleco" learned to "wink for a tabby". He'd roll his eyes & we'd reward him with a piece of tablet or wafer food. That became his way of begging, so cute!! We loved him!
I've always wanted to keep weather loaches, but they were illegal in MA, my last state before CA...then I got bitten by the hillstream loach bug...but dojos, some day!! Who doesn't want fish you can pet?!?! I do!
I have been working with getting Althea to follow my finger to the top and rewarding w food. Shes doing amazingly well in just an evening. It really is a sight to see the way my little darling loves a bloodworm!! She does prefer them dangling from the end of the syringe. I'm guessing that simulates "the catch"
I'm afraid I've created a big, gold, shiny monster. Who LOVES the taste of blood!!
You should look for vids of goldfish tricks. I think there's a basketball 1 & football 1 & several others. Made me think of dog agility games, lol.
I've tried to convince my husband our pool could have some temperate fish in there, fish vs people soccer? But he actually uses the pool & was not very receptive to the idea...yet!
I would advise against keeping goldfish in a tank. Yes weather loaches get big too but they're like eels, a goldfish of the same length easily has 20 times the mass and bio load of 1 weather loach. If you want a similar looking fish get rosy barbs, they have those with fan tails and in different colors as well. There are many other subtropical and temperate fish suited as tank mates. If they don't do tricks the weather loaches will just have to make up for it ..


Jason Puncheon came off the bench to grab a 1-1 draw for Southampton and all but secure their safety, just as it looked as though Sunderland had saved themselves in their Barclays Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
The midfielder struck with 14 minutes remaining after fellow substitute James Ward-Prowse provided the ammunition to cancel out Phil Bardsley's opener, and in the process left the home side still looking over their shoulders.
A point will still prove enough if Wigan lose at Arsenal on Tuesday evening for Paolo Di Canio's men and only a heavy defeat on the final day coupled with other results going against them will see Mauricio Pochettino's side go down.
Southampton started confidently and skipper Rickie Lambert steered a shot harmlessly wide from Adam Lallana's seventh-minute free-kick, but despite their early dominance, they struggled to create further openings in a tepid first 25 minutes or so.
However, as the half wore on, keepers Simon Mignolet and Artur Boruc had to pay greater attention as the game started to open up. The Belgium international had to make a fine reaction save to keep out Jay Rodriguez's 32nd-minute snapshot and was then grateful to see Lambert scuff another effort wide of the far post four minutes later.
But he was even more relieved with three minutes of the half remaining when Lambert managed to control Steve Davis' driven cross, but failed to get any power into his shot. In the meantime, Boruc had got down to claim Adam Johnson's weak shot after John O'Shea had headed down a Sebastian Larsson corner.
Half-time substitute Connor Wickham's aggression immediately gave the home side greater presence, although it was the Saints who continued to make the better chances with central defender Jose Fonte powering in a 51st-minute header from a Davis corner which forced Mignolet into another good save.
However, Sunderland might have taken the lead within seconds when full-back Danny Rose, playing the final game of his loan spell from Tottenham - the Black Cats' opponents next weekend - fired the ball across the face of goal only for Danny Graham to completely miss his kick as the chance to claim a first goal in a red and white shirt passed him by.
It was the Black Cats who broke the deadlock in superb style with 22 minutes remaining. For once, the Saints found themselves pinned back inside their own penalty area and when Johnson slid the ball to the overlapping Bardsley, he smashed a right-foot shot across Boruc and with the help of a slight deflection off Jos Hooiveld, inside the far post.
But the joy was short-lived after Pochettino made a double change which paid off within four minutes.Ward-Prowse crossed from the left for Puncheon to power a header towards goal, only to be denied by the brilliance of Mignolet, but the Saints man reacted first to poke the rebound into the roof of the net.


text:
/* global assert:true */
'use strict'

// prepare environment for js-data-adapter-tests
'babel-polyfill'

import * as JSData from 'js-data'
import JSDataAdapterTests from './node_modules/js-data-adapter/dist/js-data-adapter-tests'
import * as JSDataSql from './src/index'

const assert = global.assert = JSDataAdapterTests.assert
global.sinon = JSDataAdapterTests.sinon

const DB_CLIENT = process.env.DB_CLIENT || 'mysql'

let connection

if (DB_CLIENT === 'sqlite3') {
  connection = {
    filename: process.env.DB_FILE
  }
} else {
  connection = {
    host: process.env.DB_HOST || '127.0.0.1',
    user: process.env.DB_USER || 'root',
    database: process.env.DB_NAME || 'test'
  }
}

JSDataAdapterTests.init({
  debug: false,
  JSData: JSData,
  Adapter: JSDataSql.SqlAdapter,
  adapterConfig: {
    knexOpts: {
      client: DB_CLIENT,
      connection: connection,
      pool: {
        min: 1,
        max: 10
      },
      debug: !!process.env.DEBUG
    },
    debug: !!process.env.DEBUG
  },
  // js-data-sql does NOT support these features
  xmethods: [
    // The adapter extends aren't flexible enough yet, the SQL adapter has
    // required parameters, which aren't passed in the extend tests.
    'extend'
  ],
  xfeatures: [
    'findHasManyLocalKeys',
    'findHasManyForeignKeys',
    'filterOnRelations'
  ]
})

describe('exports', function () {
  it('should have correct exports', function () {
    assert(JSDataSql.SqlAdapter)
    assert(JSDataSql.OPERATORS)
    assert(JSDataSql.OPERATORS['=='])
    assert(JSDataSql.version)
  })
})

require('./test/create_trx.spec')
require('./test/destroy_trx.spec')
require('./test/filterQuery.spec')
require('./test/update_trx.spec')

afterEach(function () {
  return this.$$adapter.knex.destroy()
})

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub