On 01. July 2016, Dorothee Heimes and Ludger Neuwinger-Heimes together with their children Annalena, Mats and Felix took over the winery from Dr. Jochen Siemens. For legal reasons, a change of name was necessary with the change of ownership. We decided to return to the traditional "Würtzberg" name – the name under which the winery was founded in the 18th century.
Dorothee and Ludger both grew up in the Trier-Saarburg region and have always maintained close ties with the winegrowing region along the Saar and Mosel. Already Dorothee's father, Dr. Lutwin Heimes, was intensively engaged in the production of wine and sparkling wine in Serrig.
In the summer of 2016, after many years of living in different places across Germany and the USA for study- and work-related reasons, we enthusiastically decided to use the acquisition of the wine estate to return home. We know that the production of wine with special character from the steep slopes of the Saar requires the utmost commitment and absolute passion. We are happy and excited to meet this challenge supported by the entire existing team. In particular, the winemaker, Franz Lenz, who is very familiar with the particularities and secrets of the Würtzberg, will pass on his tremendous knowledge and breadth of experience in the production of great wines at Würtzberg to Felix. Felix will soon complete his studies of enology and viticultural engineering in Geisenheim, and then fully devote himself to cultivating and carefully developing the tradition of the vineyard.


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YouTubers Solve Cincinnati UFO Mystery
By Live Science Staff published 4 October 12
Three lights spotted above a Wal-Mart parking lot in Cincinatti Sept. 28. (Image credit: YouTube | Galuyasdi)
UFO believers have been mulling over a cellphone video shot from a Wal-Mart parking lot in Cincinnati recorded Friday evening (Sept. 28), in which a trio of bright lights can be seen blinking in the night sky, moving relative to one another, and slowly descending to the ground.
The so-called Cincinnati UFO case seemed perplexing indeed, but in the days since YouTube user Galuyasdi posted his video, he and fellow YouTubers have worked together to solve the mystery. Instead of alien spacecraft, the UFOs appear to have been skydivers putting on a pyrotechnics show.
Soon after the video went up, several people who also saw the mystery lights posted comments stating their locations at the time of their sightings and the direction in which they saw the lights. Galuyasdi reported in the video's comment thread that he used this crowdsourced information to pinpoint the location of the lights to less than a mile south of the Wal-Mart parking lot. [See video]
Then, a commenter named Geekchiic posted that the lights were a team of professional skydivers working for an organization called Start Skydiving, which puts on pyrotechnics shows throughout the Midwest. "We do demonstration jumps into various locations around the country," Geekchiic wrote. And indeed, Start Skydiving did a pyrotechnics jump Friday night during the halftime show of a football game at La Salle High School, whose stadium is about a mile south of Wal-Mart.
"I am pleased to acknowledge that we were the team that skydived into the La Salle Lancers Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on the night of September 28th, 2012," John Hart, another member of the skydiving team, commented, adding, "It's not the first time we have been UFOs. :)"
The mystery appears to be solved: The UFOs were skydivers. "This meets all criteria as to place, date and time," Galuyasdi said in a follow-up comment on the video.
Of course, not everyone is convinced: "The official story is that the lights were caused by skydivers, but only a fool would believe that," one commenter wrote last evening. Apparently, the startling coincidence of a skydiving pyrotechnics show happening in exactly the same place, date and time as the landing of an alien spaceship is easier to swallow.
This story was provided by Life's Little Mysteries, a sister site to LiveScience. Follow Life's Little Mysteries on Twitter @llmysteries. We're also on Facebook & Google+.
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William (Bill) David Mensch, Jr. (Quakertown, Pennsylvania, 1945. február 9. –) amerikai villamosmérnök, az arizonai Mesa városában található Western Design Center (WDC) cég alapítója, és elnök-vezérigazgatója (CEO). A Western Design Center 1978-as megalapítása előtt Mensch tervezőmérnöki és vezetői pozíciókat töltött be a Philco-Ford, Motorola, MOS Technology és Integrated Circuit Engineering cégeknél.

Bill Menschnek központi szerepe volt a Motorola 6800 és MOS Technology 6502 mikroprocesszorcsaládok megalkotásában; később elsősorban a 6502-es architektúra kiterjesztésén és bővítésén dolgozott a WDC-nél. Terveit széles körben használják a beágyazott rendszerek és beültethető elektronikus létfenntartó eszközök körében.

Tanulmányok, oktatás, kitüntetések
Mensch associate's fokozatot szerzett a Temple Egyetemen 1966-ban, majd megszerezte a bachelor fokozatot (alapdiploma) az Arizonai Egyetem (University of Arizona) villamosmérnöki szakán Tucsonban, 1971-ben. Tanított az Arizonai Állami Egyetemen (Arizona State University), ahol az egylapkás rendszerekről (SoC) és integrált áramköri tervezésről is tartott tanfolyamokat. Mensch magas rangú tagja az IEEE szervezetnek. 2004-ben beiktatták a Számítógépes Hírességek Csarnokába (Computer Hall of Fame) (ez a San Diegó-i Számítógépmúzeumban található, amely a San Diego Állami Egyetem Könyvtárának része), és 2005-ben kitüntették az Arizonai Egyetem Mérnöki Kollégiumának Lifetime Achievement Award díjával.

Mérnöki eredmények
A Motorola 6800-as mikroprocesszor és támogató csipjeinek alapvető áramköri terveiben, meghatározásában és rendszertervekben való részvétele folytán, Mensch számos, a 6800-as családot érintő szabadalom társtulajdonosa, amelyekbe beletartozik a 6800-as CPU, a 6820/21 PIA (periféria-interfész adapter), a 6850 jelű ACIA (aszinkron kommunikációs interfészadapter), és a 6860-as modem csip. Egymaga tervezte a 6820/21 PIA áramkört, amely az első bit-szinten programozható be- és kimeneti lehetőségekkel rendelkező periféria IC volt.

A MOS Technology három másik mérnökével együtt Mensch birtokolja a 6502 CPU decimális korrekciós áramkörének szabadalmát. Ő volt a felelős az alapvető áramkörök, a tranzisztorméretezés, az utasításdekódoló logika (pl. a logikai szintek számának minimalizálása a gyorsabb működés érdekében), az oszcillátor és a bufferkialakítás tervezéséért. Bill Mensch már a cég mikroprocesszor-tervezési vezetője szintjéig emelkedett, mikor 1977-ben elhagyta a MOS Technology céget.

A Western Design Center
Röviddel a Western Design Center (WDC) 1978-as alapítását követően, Mensch és tervezőcsapatának első nagyobb erőfeszítése a WDC 65C02, az NMOS 6502 mikroprocesszor egy továbbfejlesztett változatának kifejlesztése volt. A 65C02, azon túl, hogy CMOS áramköri technológiával került megvalósításra, amely csökkentette az energiafelvételt és javította az elektromos zajjal szembeni ellenállóképességet, néhány új utasítást is kapott és az NMOS-alapú 6502 számos hibáját javították benne. A 65C02 processzor mindezek után az Apple II sorozat processzorává lépett elő, az Apple IIe, majd az Apple IIc számítógépekben használták fel.

Mensch következő tervezete a 65C816-tal jelölt 65C02-kompatibilis 16 bites mikroprocesszor volt, amely a WDC fontos termékévé vált (ez újabban W65C816S jelölés alatt ismert – további információkért lásd a WDC szócikket). A 65C816 kialakítás az Apple-val folytatott konzultációt követően jött létre, és az Apple el is fogadta ezt az Apple IIGS számítógépek processzoraként. Ezek után a 65C816 processzort választották a Ricoh 5A22 processzor magjává, amely a nagy sikerű Super Nintendo Entertainment System játékkonzol központi egysége volt (a processzort, ami a WDC 65C816 egy változata, a Ricoh gyártotta a konzolhoz).

A W65C816S mikroprocesszor további promóciójának érdekében, Mensch ezt követően kifejlesztette a Mensch Computernek keresztelt, WDC W65C265S mikrovezérlőre épülő számítógéprendszert, ami szintén W65C816S magot tartalmazott. A Mensch Computert a WDC gyártotta és forgalmazta egy ideig, a gép a hobbi és oktatási célú felhasználókat célozta, és tartalmazta a Mensch Works szoftvercsomagot.

2012-ben még mindig részt vesz a tervezőmérnöki munkában a WDC-nél, vezérigazgatói feladatai mellett. Alkotásvágyára jellemző, hogy ő írta a hamarosan megjelenő Terbium processzorcsalád adatlapját és még mindig ő hozza a jelentősebb/nagyobb döntéseket a processzor-architektúrával kapcsolatos RTL kialakításban.

Magánélet
Bill Mensch-nek öt gyereke van, feleségével Dianne-el a Superstition Mountain közelében elterülő külvárosban laknak, Arizona államban.

A róla szóló sajtó- és egyéb irodalom

Cikkek
 "What's the Proper Goal for an IP Business Model". Silicon Strategies vezércikk
 "The Chips We Live by". Forbes magazin címlapsztori, Michael S. Malone, 1998. január 6. (online verzió)
 "A Business Model? for IP Providers". FSA Forum/Fabless Forum (a Fabless Semiconductor Association tagjának publikációja).

Könyvek
Bagnall, Brian: On The Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore,
Drescher, Nancy (1997). Which Business?: Help in Selecting Your New Venture. Psi Successful Business Library. Bookworld Services. 358 pp. .
Gilder, George (1989). Microcosm: The Quantum Revolution in Economics and Technology. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. . Touchstone/Free Press reprint ed., 1990: .

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Fordítás

Források

További információk
 Western Design Center corporate information page William Mensch életrajza
 Interview with William Mensch Interjú-átirat, 1995. október 9., Rob Walker, a Stanford Egyetem Silicon Genesis projekt számára
 Computer Hall of Fame Inductee: William D. Mensch, Jr, co-inventor of the 6502 microprocessor San Diego Computer Museum Hall of Fame
 Univ. of Arizona Coll. of Engineering's Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance speech Mensch beszéde a díj átvételekor

Kapcsolódó szócikkek
Motorola 6800
MOS Technology 6502
Western Design Center

1945-ben született személyek
Élő személyek
Villamosmérnökök
Amerikai mérnökök
Mikroprocesszorok

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Recently, the Big Brother Naija finalist was asked by interviewers to clarify the state of her relationship with the winner, Miracle Igbokwe, and her boyfriend Collins. Her bluntness was often found repulsive (read sample here), stirring major backlash from fans who expected her to respond wittily.
Well, Nina says she is learning.


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Written by Geoff Hone
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Public Affairs, Geoff Hone, has today announced that Scott Hargreaves has been appointed Executive Director of the IPA, to take over from John Roskam on 1 July 2022.
"Scott has been a member of the IPA since 1989 and in 2015 he joined the staff. As editor of the IPA Review for the last four years he has helped ensure the IPA is at the forefront of the fight for our freedoms and our way of life," Mr Hone said.
"His previous roles at the IPA have included as Director of Research leading the work of the IPA in a number of areas, including climate change and energy (with Dr Jennifer Marohasy and Dr Peter Ridd), freedom of speech, and economic reform. He was the host of the IPA podcast series Looking Forward, and he also directed the work of Generation Liberty, the IPA's program for young people."
"Scott has the energy, commitment, and experience to continue to grow the IPA's voice for freedom in Australia. Our country faces very substantial challenges and Australia needs the IPA now more than ever. Whether it is in relation to the National Curriculum, internet censorship, the costs of net zero, our national security, protecting our legal rights, our red tape burden or the exploding levels of state and national debt, Scott will ensure the IPA leads the debate to set Australia on the right path."
"Scott has a wide range of skills and experience which well equip him to lead the work of the IPA. He is from a family of five generations of sheep farmers at Wedderburn in the Mallee in Victoria. He attended the University of Melbourne where he gained a Bachelor of Arts, and a Masters degree in commercial law. He also has a Master of Business Administration from the Melbourne Business School. He was Chief of Staff to the Minister for Finance in the Kennett government in Victoria, and subsequently an adviser to Anglo American plc, and a Senior Manager of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Origin Energy."
"The Board is delighted that John Roskam, who has led the IPA as Executive Director for the last seventeen years, will continue working at the IPA as a Research Fellow at the IPA's newly-established Centre for the Australian Way of Life," said Mr Hone.
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You can visit a Coffee Finca typical to the area and learn about the different steps required to get a good cup of coffee. The owners of the Fincas will share their experience with pleasure.
La Posada del Café can provide information about the different fincas in the region.
Salento is the starting point for excursions into the Valley of Cocora : jeep taxis leave from the town square and travel 11 km up the valley to the settlement of "Cocora", from which point the valley may be explored on foot or on horseback via numerous trails.
Cocora is the location of the majority of wax palms (Ceroxylon quindiuense) in existence in the world.
It was created in 1977 in the departments of Caldas, Quindío, Risaralda and Tolima.
Salento has a good portion of this sanctuary with places like Paramillo del Quindío, los Arenales del Quindío, la Cuchilla y la Laguna Berlín, la Laguna Alta, el Cerro Águila y la Cuchilla de la Media Luna.
Close to the border with the department of Tolima is the Nevado de Tolima with an elevation of 5216 meters.
Salento offers all information and requirements, including guides, for planning a trip from one to several days to the park.
These houses are representative of the social organization of the city in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
The constructions, some still in traditional bahareque or tapia style are well preserved, painted in bright colors, and have large doors with rich carvings and large balconies overlooking the street.
Staying at La Posada del Café you can enjoy the unique experience of spending some time in one of those houses.
With our extensive knowledge of the region, we can help with suggestions for various activities such as short or extended walks, panoramic trips by Jeep/Willys, environmental educational hikes, ecotourism, visits to other villages in the coffee region, visits to thermal baths... and more.


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Гайтанджийството е традиционен занаят за производство на гайтан – плетен вълнен шнур, с който се украсяват традиционните дрехи от аба. Като занаят съпътства абаджийството и терзийството.

Производство
Първоначално гайтаните се изработват ръчно – жените предат вълната и ги изплитат. По-късно се използва чекръкът, производството се механизира и гайтанджиите изкупуват готова прежда. Силно развитие получава по време на Възраждането и особено през 19 век. След Освобождението българските гайтани продължават да се търсят на турския пазар и това продължава до Първата световна война.

Гайтаните се използват за декорация на костюмите. От практично средство за заздравяване на ръбовете и шевовете на дебелите вълнени дрехи те се превръщат в сложна рисунка – свидетелство за усета на българката към красивото, за нейните творчески възможности и майсторство при изработката.

Главни центрове на Гайтанджийството стават занаятчийските центрове – Карлово, Калофер, Казанлък, Габрово, Сопот, Котел, Сливен, Пирдоп и др. През втората половина на 19 век е въведен железният чарк, което е спомогнало за неговото още по-голямо развитие. В годините непосредствено преди Освобождението то става един от най-значителните отрасли на текстилното производство. По-късно заедно с другите занаяти постепенно запада. Причина за това била силната конкуренция на фабричните изделия, внасяни от страните в Европа.

Могат да се намерят гайтани в Габрово и Златоград, като процесът е останал непроменен през годините с изключение на задвижването на чарка – електрически вместо с вода.

Машини

Гайтанджийските чаркове са машините, които се задвижват с водна сила, на принципа на водениците. В зависимост от дебелината на определен гайтан те биват 8, 10 или 12 нишки. Принципът на който работят е: няколко успоредни макари, навити с конец, се въртят една след друга по определена схема и модел, образувайки плетката на гайтана.

Помещения

Помещенията в които се произвеждат плетивата, както и местоположението на чарковете се нарича – гайтанджийска одая. Едно от условията е тя да е разположена на река, поради процеса по който се задвижват чарковете. Всяка една одая типично съдържа между десет и двадесет чарка, като те са нареждат покрай стената.

Развитие

Приносът на занаятчийските еснафи за развитието на гайтанджийството в различните райони е следният:

 Карлово – първи произвеждат и предлагат на пазара този продукт
 Казанлък – първи въвеждат дървения чарк
 Калофер – първи използват човешка урина при боядисване на гайтана
 Габрово – първи произвеждат железния чарк; първи започват да пърлят

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Стопанска история на България


The life of a first poster.
Jacob C : The video that started it all... Anyone else remember when this was featured in 2007?
nevinevius : Absolute legendary video this is.
0 0 : Not going to lie. I've made my username puffyjacket45 before.
Someone : Five-Thousand One-Hundred and Fifty Third!!!!!!!!!
Sapphire Crook : But why the huge puffy jacket? Is that to break impact when he lands that first?
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Tommy Mintz : The dual CRT monitor set up!!!
Will Davis : I wonder if most of the dislikes come from offended First Posters.
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Goodbye My friend : People still comment first to this day..
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Will Davis : Bet most of the dislikes are from first posters who got upset watching.
Kater : Did anyone get here from kongregate?
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The Twin dragon trees are located at the foot of the church of Our Lady of Conception. They're slightly over 150 years old and were named 'twins' because of their similar appearance. The beautiful twin dragon trees guard the entrance to the cosy garden located in Domínguez Afonso square.


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Home > cricket > Do You Have No Shame?
Do You Have No Shame?
By Ayush Trivedi February 07, 2007 cricket
That particular question should be posed to Chetan Chauhan and his band of brown-nosing fools who control the affairs of The Board for Veteran Cricketers in India (BVCI). According to Chauhan, the BVCI is an organisation that aims to utilise the talents of former cricketers to provide them a means to earn a living and entertain. Very noble indeed.
Then, in this context, the decision of the BVCI to appoint Mohammad Azharuddin as captain of the India Veterans team can only be described as a cheap, ill-judged and unpatriotic publicity stunt - with no inherent semblance of nobility.
The Hindu reports that the Indian Veterans will play their Pakistani counterparts in a 3 match one-day series, feature big names of yesteryear such as Venkatesh Prasad, Manoj Prabhakar, Nayan Mongia and Chetan Chauhan, among others.
Nobody, especially not ex-cricketers, should need reminding of the circumstances around which Azharuddin was banned from participating in any official cricket matches and his record purged.
It need not, and does not, matter that he was one of the most talented players of his generation. I too was an Azharuddin fan before the match-fixing scandal broke. What matters is that he sold his soul for a few extra notes in his back pocket and he betrayed hundreds of millions of his fans. Azharuddin sold out his team mates and connived to pull the rug from under their feet. He does not possess the decency or integrity to make an honest buck and for this he should be labeled the traitor that he is.
People like Azharuddin do not deserve to rehabilitated and accepted back into society. People who attempt to do so obviously do not have the courage to call him a liar and a cheat and ostracise him for committing one of the most heinous betrayals of faith possible in life.
Chetan Chauhan and his cronies at the BVCI should be ashamed of themselves and admonished for trying to make a quick rupee by using the name of a traitor. I loathe people who feel they need to partake in an entrepreneurial undertaking that glamourises cheats and traitors, whether they be players or spectators.
All talk about how patriotic we are as a nation amounts to pure and utter dribble when our own do not have the common sense to place personal integrity and national pride above their own back pockets.
Azharuddin deserves to rot, and rot alone. Harsh, but true.
I do not agree with you. Azhar is not the only one involved in match fixing. This is a job that can be done by many and Azhar got caught may be because he ate more that others.
Now the point is this. No matter what you and I say he will do what he has to. And that is play. Leave him alone and mind your business.
Ayush Trivedi said...
The fact that he is not involved does not imply that he should be afforded any leniency. I am sure others were involved, in fact Azharuddin pointed to Jadeja and Mongia as being involved. That is a separate matter. He should be punished for what he did no matter how many people were involved.
I am minding my business by voicing my opinion against introducing an outcast back into the mainstream. It sends out the wrong message to people who may contemplate committing the same crimes in future.
It is also very much our business to finally say enough is enough and that we will not support ventures such as this. If only we adopted this stance in other spheres of life, our country would be much better off for it.
After all who watches these games on TV and who watches these games from the stands? People like you and I.
uncommoncommonman said...
more power to u enigma. i cant understand how slowly these tainted cricketers are being rehabilated. first bcci invites azhar for a function. many media channels routinely invite these cricketers as expert commentators! these people deceived an entire nation for yrs for money. and they r still not only roaming freely but also being feted!
Correctly said. Its a shame that Azhar is allowed back to play. How short is people's memory. Before supporting Azhar, people should read CBI's report. I am happy to see this article and hope to see many more so that any sinister move like this is opposed. Azhar is nothing but a traitor and he should be hanged. Jai Hind
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Like Sam Williamson says below most believers long for – desperately long for – clearly hearing God's voice.
Oh how many times have I longed for verbally hearable words to come from God's mouth to my ears. As I've been reading through the Old Testament this year when God speaks out loud to someone I wish so deeply that I'd have one of those moments or more than one would happen in my life. When making a major decision or minor ones I always ask God for guidance. Through many of the ways Sam talks about below God does speak to me, just not verbally or with the loud clear voice I think we all long for.
When an unexpected person in my life shared with me long ago that when you keep feeling little "nudges" towards a decision or towards reaching out to someone, that is God. And time after time that has proven true. Getting into the scriptures daily or more often opens my eyes to so much of God's wisdom and the messages in the Bible are God's way of letting us know what we should do. I think that is why every time I read the Bible I see new wisdom in the same verse I got a different message from before.
(directly with him, He listens to us when we reach out to him directly), open your life to scriptural preaching (not the Joel Osteens of this world) from genuinely God lead pastors, associate yourself with a Godly person who you can go to for mentoring, counseling or just to ask a question, attend a Bible Study or Sunday School class (same thing).
changed, your children will see God in your life and their lives will be changed. The most important thing a parent can do for a child is to introduce them to God and what Jesus did for us, through your life and your Christian guidance.
I don't know where all of this came from, just now. Well yeah I do, God put it in my heart to share. That's the kind of thing He does. If God can use a woman with dementia to share her faith when sometimes I can't make a complete sentence, He can work in your life too. I think Sam Williamson shares his message below very clearly. Here it is!
Most believers long for—desperately long for—God's voice, but most of us experience silence. Scripture says, "God speaks in many and diverse ways, but nobody notices" (Job 33:14). We miss his voice because he's not a paint-by-number God. He speaks in ways we don't expect.
When people tell us these stories, we think, I never hear God so clearly. Let me tell you a secret: neither do they. At least not most of the time. Their stories are usually shorthand summaries of hours spent reading Scripture, reflecting on his words, praying, getting Godly nudges, and recognizing God's voice in circumstances or through friends.
Because God speaks through his infinitely imaginative, artistic mix of methods.
Let's not put God in a box. If we limit his voice to a few methods—the scripted dialogue or heavenly visions—we will miss his voice when he paints his words with different brushstrokes. Below are seven common methods in which God speaks.
Responsive Resonance: God's Spirit often resonates in our spirits as a response to external events. Perhaps it's a burning in our heart or a sense that God has something significant for us in this moment: a Scripture passage leaps out at us in prayer, or we overhear a "chance" comment in the coffee shop. God moves speaks to our hearts to pay attention.
For example, "While waiting in Athens, Paul's spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was full of idols" (Act 17:16). Now, think with me: there were idols every city Paul visited, but God stirred something in him in that moment in Athens.
Spontaneous Nudging: Sometimes God nudges our heart out of the blue: to pray for a friend or to act on an issue. It comes more as a sense on the heart than as a direct word.
Direct words: Sometimes God speaks direct words—usually just a sentence or two, or perhaps just a phrase. The first time I heard God speak, I had just become a ten year-old atheist. He simply said, "Sam, I am realy and you don't understand." For me, most direct words—if any—usually only come after I pursue God in prayer and reflection following a resonance or nudging.
Planted Images: God isn't limited to nudges and words. Sometimes he even paints pictures.
Around 1915, my grandfather received a mental picture in which the letters KWANGSI were spelled in red letters across the sky. In the local library he discovered that the letters spelled a province of China (now spelled GuangXi). He spent the next two decades living in that very province, founding four churches. Should we tell God we won't accept a vision?
Recalled Passages: God often brings unbidden passages to mind at just the right moment.
Once while talking with a man—and when I had zero wise words to say—a verse popped to mind: We comfort others with the comfort we've been given (a paraphrase of 2 Cor. 1:4). I told him of a comforting word God had recently given me. Nothing wise, just comfort. It answered an unspoken question of his. Since my Bible memorization is abysmal, it simply had to be God.
God speaks in many and various ways. Let's not box him in.
Dora is out in the big world with new explorers this week. I hope to write next time about getting Dora ready to travel with others and how the rental process is coming along!


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Stage 3 -- Tour de France
Nice to Sisteron and another day of rain for a lot of the ride. Last year and this year they mount a camera on a rider's helmet so it can take photos of the riders behind him. The images are somewhat distorted from the bouncing of the tires and the speed but the images make for possible abstract paintings.
I learned that the white lines down the middle and along the sides of roads are slick in the rain but great during a time trial when it is dry. 2 tons of hand sanitizer has been distributed by the Tour to the public.
This stage was one climb after another with quick descents. The professional cyclists all have electronic gears and just have to push a button to change gears.
Three riders were in the breakaway from the start Perez, Cousins and Cosnecov (wearing polka dot jersey). There were points to be earned in the mountains today and Perez managed to win the most points and so he took away the polka dot jersey to wear tomorrow. Unfortunately he crashed and broke his collarbone. I sure hope they give him the jersey as a keepsake but Cosnecov will be in the jersey tomorrow. Sagan won the intermediate sprint and so will be in the green jersey tomorrow. Julian Alaphilippe remains in the yellow jersey and was playing it safe on this stage. J Cousins who rode in the breakaway most of the 182 miles alone before the peloton caught him with 16 miles to the finish line and will wear the "red" number as Most Aggressive Rider. The scenery was spectacular today and I got quite a few images of scenery, interesting architecture and some good images of the cyclists in the spints. We haven't visited this particular part of France but it definitely is on the list for the next trip.
Stage 2 -- Tour de France 2020
Stage 2 began with only 3 riders dropped due to broken bones but there was a lot of bandages visible in the group that the commentators used the term "mummies." The weather was perfect and the day would be a difficult one of climbing and the final descent was not only spectacular as you can see above but the roads were narrow. All managed to come through this part of the course.
8 riders broke away at the start and 6 managed to stay away getting all of the intermediate sprint points. Kristoff wearing the yellow jersey couldn't keep up with the peloton so the yellow jersey was up for grabs. Peter Sagan was in the breakaway for the 23rd time at the Tour but went back to the Peloton midway. The breakaway wasn't caught until 25 miles to the finish.
Back together it wasn't long before teams organized for the final sprint and finish. Favorites emerged: Julian Alaphilippe, Adam Yates was a bit of a surprise, and a newcomer, Marc Hirschi broke away with enough time between them and the peloton for one of them to win the stage and put on the yellow jersey. In the photos above it was an interesting finish which involved tactics, power, and patience. Julian proved once again to have the right amount of each to win the stage and put the yellow jersey as he did in 2019. I painted him last year in the painting above and glad he was able to resume that quest again.
I learned an interesting fact about the slippery roads around Nice when it rains. Evidently the sap from the olive trees can leak down onto the roads and make them slick as glass. So the caution was totally called for yesterday.
I love the saying that was repeatedtoday: "You can't win the Tour today but you can lose it." Cautionary advice to many young and anxious riders. Again all precautionary measures were taken by fans, staff, volunteers, and the fans to keep the Corona Virus away from the Tour. Aman.
I got up at 4:45 am to watch the opening ride behind the pace car and see who was actually riding in the Tour this year. Several of the best known riders are not there this year. Chris Froome is still recovering from his injuries from over a year ago but is planning on being in great form for the Vuelta de Espana in September. Several well known cyclists such as Geraint Thomas and Mark Cavandish were not selected by their respective teams based on their earlier performances in tours over the past several months. Several cyclists were injured in the 2020 Critérium du Dauphiné in midi-August and had not recovered enough from their injuries.
An unexpected rainstorm hit the City of Nice shortly after the start of Stage 1 this morning and played havoc with the narrow, windy roads. Crashes happened throughout the race and I'm sure the team doctors and local hospitals will be looking over a large number of the cyclists this evening. I have not heard if all the cyclists finished within the time limit because of the first crashes and having to ride the entire way without any other cyclists to pull them along.
As could have been anticipated, three riders created a breakaway right out of the start and stayed away until 58K to the finish line. One of them qualified for the King of the Mountains, Polka Dot Jersey to wear tomorrow and the other who crashed right at the 3M line gets to wear the "red" number tomorrow at the most combative rider.
I thought you would find it important that all the fans by the roadside and people involved in the ceremony were wearing masks, including the winners on the stage. No kisses this year. They have gone to every length to keep everyone in the Tour safe. George Bennett called for the peloton to stage a "truce" on the final descent because the roads were so slick. They didn't want any more injuries and to give the cyclists who had crashed a chance to catch up at the rear of the peloton. George crashed again at the end but finished within the time limit. Astana broke the "truce" at one point and almost immediately on a corner, their leader, Lopez's, bike lost control and he crashed into a sign. He got back up and hopefully is okay.
Race Results: It was a sprint finish and Alexander Kristoff of UAE pulled off a very strategic finish going around Peter Sagan at just the right moment to win Stage 1 and the Yellow Jersey and the Green Jersey. He was very happy to finally win a stage but most importantly get to wear the Yellow Jersey tomorrow. M. Pederson will be wearing the white jersey as Best Young Rider and he finished 2nd. I think Peter Sagan will wear the Green Jersey tomorrow.
Hope tomorrow's weather because it will be a tough day of climbing.
September 2020 Tour de France starts in 1 day
I thought you might enjoy seeing the routes of the 21 stages. The official start list of the 107th Tour de France has been released with 176 riders divided in 30 different nationalities. We have only 2 Americans this year.
- Defending champion Egan Bernal expressed his ambitions as well as Frenchman Thibaut Pinot who was forced to a dramatic abandon last year.
- Stage 1 from Nice to Nice will develop 156 kilometres. It suits the sprinters like Caleb Ewan, Sam Bennett, Giacomo Nizzolo and Peter Sagan.
NOTE: They'll move into a bubble as part of the anti-Covid-19 measures.
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You're looking to get away but need advice on beach travel destinations. You're probably reading this right now and saying "I could sure use a vacation." We got you covered. After all, you deserve one. You've put in long hours at the office, watching the time pass by, staring out your window, just wishing you could be on a beautiful sandy beach with a drink in your hand, getting some sun, and breathing in the ocean air. You probably stopped reading this article after the word vacation. It's okay. If you're looking for someplace to go, we can suggest a few. Whether you want to relax on the beach, go surfing, or party it up. Here are the Top 10 Beach Travel Destinations.
You can choose many amazing beaches at this beautiful island destination. If you're just landing in Bali, then check out Kuta Beach; it's the closest one to the airport. If you're looking for peace and tranquility, however, then go to Nunggalan Beach.
Imagine a beach where you can relax, forget the daily routine, and also go on adventures. The Grenada beaches are not only a place to kick back, but they have activities, such as hiking, and white water rafting.
Good news, you don't necessarily have to leave the country to find a popular beach. In fact, Florida has some of the most popular beaches. Clearwater Beach has actually been voted as one of the best beaches in Florida. For all you college students, Clearwater Beach is a pretty happening party destination.
Reality Show Enthusiasts may remember the short-lived teen show on MTV called "Laguna Beach." It's also a popular place to visit for vacation. Laguna Beach is known to be pretty isolated and there is not a lot of traffic coming through because of limited highway access. If you're an archeology buff, then be sure to visit the numerous prehistoric sights.
The Bahamas are probably one of the most talked about island getaways and for good reason. The beaches are beautiful and the people are very friendly. Ocean Cay is located on the same part of the Atlantic as Miami. You can visit the lagoon, along with six beaches. Don't forget to try out the popular aquatic activities. You also may enjoy swimming with pigs. We won't judge.


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We're spending far too much on health care, and getting far too little in return.
We live in a country with some of the best hospitals, nurses, doctors and medical technology in the world — but our health care system is riddled with perverse incentives that jack up costs for consumers without improving the quality of care. To make matters worse, it can be hard, if not impossible, for patients to compare costs or search out better health care value. The result: We're spending far too much on health care and getting far too little in return.
Americans pay two to three times as much as people in other countries for the same medicines. It's time to stop the patent abuse and other schemes drug makers use to jack up costs and prevent lower-cost alternatives from entering the market.
PIRG helped to pass a federal law to ban the practice of sending surprise medical bills for most out-of-network services. Now we're working to make sure it is implemented properly and consumers are protected. And since over 70% of ambulance rides still have the potential to result in a surprise bill, we're campaigning to win protections from those surprise bills as well.
Watchdogging the health care marketplace
We're keeping an eye on mergers, acquisitions and private investments, watching for changes that could result in higher prices or poorer quality of care. And we're calling for greater enforcement of antitrust laws and prosecution with respect to industry practices that violate existing laws.
Fair Rx Drug Prices: Americans spent almost $370 billion on prescription drugs in 2019. To get health care costs under control, we need to tackle the high cost of prescription drugs, and we should start by preventing pharmaceutical companies from manipulating the market. Many of these companies are abusing patent laws to keep low-cost generic drugs off the market — drugs that could save Americans billions of dollars a year. We're advocating for greater enforcement by regulators to prevent abuses of drug patent laws and greater collaboration between agencies to oversee the drug marketplace and its pricing policies.
End Surprise Medical Bills: Far too often, getting medical treatment in America means coming home with a big bill, ending up with a surprise charge, or in some cases facing a mountain of debt. Unpaid medical bills have become the largest portion of debt that Americans owe to collection companies. In 2021, more than half of Americans carry medical debt. Surprise medical bills contibuted to that debt because 1 in 5 patients who visited an ER or got surgery found themselves stuck with a out-of-network charge they couldn't avoid. Those bills could sometimes total thousands of dollars. We're collaborating with state regulators to end surprise medical bills by fully enforcing a new federal law, the No Surprises Act, which bans the practice of sending surprise bills for most out-of-network services. We're campaigning to close a loophole in that law which allows ground ambulance services to continue to send surprise bills to patients who use them. And for patients facing a pile of medical bills that could drive them into debt, we're pushing for state and federal laws to give them enough time to sort out complex medical billing problems. We're also working to protect patients from aggressive debt collection which could result in poor credit and put their financial future at risk.
Watchdogging the health care marketplace: Health care is big business, and investment by private equity firms and consolidation of medical services can lead to both increased costs and lower-quality care for consumers. Mergers and acquisitions among hospitals and physician practices can increase their share of market power, which decreases competition and allows them to keep prices high or drive them even higher. Providers acquired by private-equity firms often have higher operating margins — meaning both uninsured and insured patients will likely pay more for the same care as providers which aren't owned by these firms. That's why we're watchdogging health care mergers, acquisitions and private investments. And where we see changes in the marketplace that could be bad for consumers, we're calling for greater enforcement of antitrust laws and prosecution of anticompetitive practices.
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The PIRG approach
Each PIRG health care campaign or project aims to ensure that our health care system delivers the high value care we deserve, and each shares a common approach to making change. Our efforts strive to:
Put the public interest first. American health care is respected worldwide — we're global innovators in treatments and cures. But if our prices continue to skyrocket, and the value we get continues to lag behind, we won't see the return on our investment and our health will suffer.
Take a strategic approach. We must think big and act boldly, while at the same time recognizing that progress comes one step at a time. Our focus is on making a difference in public policy and in our lives, not just making a statement.
Build on what works. We have a track record of winning policies, actions and decisions that have resulted in reduced health care costs and better health care outcomes. We know which policies work, how they can be improved, and what it takes to win their approval. But as always, we're also open to new ideas that work even better.
Work together. We work to unite people from all across the political spectrum around commonsense health care solutions. Everyone, regardless of party affiliation, wants their health care dollar to deliver the best outcome possible. Our advocates in Washington, D.C., lobby members of Congress from both parties. Our advocates in the states build coalitions that include doctors and nurses, religious leaders and educators, and people from all walks of life. Our organizers and canvassers engage hundreds of thousands of people, and our members and activists live in all 50 states.
Help bring down skyrocketing drug costs
Americans pay two to three times as much as people in other countries for the same medicines. One solution is to give the federal government the power to negotiate the price of drugs for Medicare, and extend those negotiated lower prices to the private insurance market as well. Tell Congress to put an end to high-cost drugs and allow negotiation for drug prices.
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For the past couple months Richmond, BC-based Novex Delivery Solutions has been testing a semi-autonomous car for use as a delivery vehicle.
The company, which bills itself as the "Lower Mainland's #1 green courier" bought a Tesla Model 3 to test and collect data on the vehicle to find out how its autonomous features might benefit the business. The trial was based on the company's belief that autonomous vehicles are the future.
The company says that based on the testing they will always have a human on board any autonomous vehicle in their fleet. "Autonomous vehicles are still quite a ways from being completely 'driverless', so that means there would still be someone present in the vehicle, and as a courier service, that would allow our couriers to prep for upcoming deliveries while the autonomous feature is activated to ensure better service when we reach our destination," said Brand Manager, Brett Surgenor.
The tests have also highlighted several practical obstacles in the autonomous model. "For example, it was often impractical for the customer to pick up their parcel from the vehicle since it was too bulky or heavy to move without a dolly. To solve this, we're looking at a 'white glove' service, where we can liaise directly with a front desk or concierge of a multi-purpose building who could meet the vehicle out front," Surgenor said.


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The Singita Explorer Tented Mobile Camp is an experience like no other in the vastness of the Serengeti. "Roughing-it in great style" like only Singita can do, you truly have to see this to believe it. A return to the elegant bygone era.
This safari option is appealing those who want to get as close to the nature that surrounds in a way that does not compromise on the luxuries and service that goes hand in hand with the brand that is Singita.
Private luxury camping in a 350,000 acre wilderness area in which at a minutes call one gets to rush off and witness one of the earths greatest migrations and all the associated wildlife excitement that it brings to the table.
Six magnificent canvas tents each with private with private-viewing decks, reading area and en-suite bathroom facilities (with hot shower).
A true get back to nature experience awaits yet in the confines of luxury.
6 - 1 bedroom tents configured to suit each individual group of travelers.
A private chef accompanies the group throughout offering up bush cooked cuisine of the highest standards all with fresh and local produce.
A pre-selected (by you) selection of wines, beers and any other alcoholic beverages ones heart desires is available throughout.
The heart and soul of this experience is to get up close and personal with the wildlife of Africa, as the camp is mobile one does forgo a few of the luxuries that one would normally associate with a Singita property; namely swimming pools and Spa areas.
Although one will most certainly be surprised that a dinning area and a small lounge are also setup with all the expected luxuries.
Guests have access to a range of activities, these include early morning and late afternoon (into evening) game drives as well a guided bush walks.
Children of all ages are welcome as this is an exclusive-use experience.
Please note that this is a malaria area and the the camp is setup with no fencing, wildlife will walk through the area.
As this is a mobile camp, no spa facilities are available within the camp. Although spa treatments are available at any of the nearby Singita lodges, simple ask the camp manager to arrange this for you.


Whether you just found out that you're having a girl, or you've already brought her home, it's time to think about her nursery. There are many fantastic ways to decorate a daughter's nursery. Before beginning this enterprise, you'll need to consider your time constraints, your talents, your pocketbook and your energy level! Once you've evaluated these issues, it's time to get started. Get tips on the best baby cribs, baby furniture, and more!
Believe it or not, just a nice coat of fun paint can really make a different in the nursery. If you don't have a lot of money to spend, or you're short on time or creativity, simply pick out some great colors and leave it at that. Pink is always the obvious choice for a girl's nursery. You can, however, also select purple, light green, yellow, orange and more. Paint the walls the color of your choice, and bring in other items that will match with this color choice. These could include wall hangings, light fixtures, night lights, throw rugs, curtains, and bedding. There are a few lovely color combinations that you might enjoy including pink and light green, pink and brown and pink and black. Select white or wood furniture for the nursery that is subtle and understated, and then have fun with your color choices for paints and other accessories. Think polka dots, stripes, and more!
Window treatments can make a big difference in the look of the nursery. This is particularly true for a girl's nursery, as there are so many cute ideas for window treatments for girls. If you have the money to spend, go to a shop and select window treatments of your choice. Keep in mind that you'll want something to actually cover the windows - and not just something to look frilly and cute - so that your baby will sleep when the sun comes up! You can dress up your windows and get away with more frill and lace here than you can in the rest of the room. If you can't afford lavish window treatments, you can still find a cute rod that you can put up yourself and then use some colorful fabric to create billowing curtains.
Have fun lighting up your little girl's nursery. Lights for the nursery might include ceiling fixtures, fans, night lights, table lamps and more. These lights come in a huge array of colors and themes. If you've selected a theme for the room, make sure to purchase a table lamp for the dressing table or a ceiling lamp with the matching theme. Ceiling fans are a great idea. Purchasing one that also has lights will allow you to illuminate the room while also keeping air circulating. This is helpful to cool the room, to keep the smells down, and to keep allergies at bay.
It's important to consider the look that you want in your daughter's nursery before purchasing nursery furniture. If you're hoping for a country look, you'll want to purchase wood furniture with a slightly antique look. For a modern flair, focus on colored cribs and dressers with funky knobs and great colors. For practical purposes, consider if you hope to use this furniture for other children. If you're hoping to have more kids, and you might have a boy next time, try to steer clear of gender-specific furniture. While you can easily transform the nursery's theme or look when your little boy comes along, it's more difficult to cover up gender-specific furniture and very expensive to purchase new items.
Enjoy this experience as you create an inviting and beautiful place for your baby girl. You and your baby will love spending time together in this room. This room will help to express your love for your baby as it creates a welcoming environment for her future.


See "Check out the Geocaching Road Trip '15 Spotify playlist" at the bottom of the page.
It's an eclectic selection of songs for any roadtrip.
I don't Spotify, so I youtube'd the songs. Some I know, some (like "Hello Geocachers" ) I did not...until now!
So what would you have on your list for a geocaching road trip?
This is my geocaching song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TJn25xtYOs - for leading me to the right place and guiding me to a find once there.


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How Much do Vehicle Repairs and Servicing Cost?
If you ask a 1000 people what they think is the cost of vehicle repairs and servicing, you will most probably receive 1000 different answers, because everyone has different levels of service expectations and everyone charges different prices. So instead of expecting an answer in dollars, it is much better to take a look at the actual real world benefits of regular vehicle repairs and servicing.
The same is true when you avoid repairing your car, because the longer you leave the problem, the more expensive it will be to fix. So when you notice that your car has an issue, maybe blowing black smoke from the exhaust, the brakes are squishy or the transmission is noisy, if you make the necessary repairs – you will avoid a small problem progressing and effecting more expensive components and keep your car in tip-top shape for many years to come.
Safety should be everyone's concern and a well maintained car keeps yourself, your family and everyone else on the road safe. The cost of regular car mechanics services and repairs when needed, are a small price to pay for the safety of your family. So be sure to keep your vehicle in good shape at all times and you will have peace of mind and save yourself some money as well.
In the end, if you have a great car which has had regular vehicle repairs and servicing, when the time comes to sell, you can expect an equally good price, compared to other cars which have not been so well maintained. So if you live in south east QLD, check out Steve Sorensen Mechanical for great repairs and services at a very competitive price.
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Q: Faster way of adding up outer products across columns of matrix sum_v=np.zeros([d,d])
for i in range(num):
    sum_v+=np.outer(v[:,i],v[:,i])

Faster way of adding up outer products across columns of matrix, where matrix is v.
Thus, faster way of adding up matrices when taking outer product along columns of another matrix?

A: Use matrix-multiplication with its transposed version -
v.dot(v.T)

Explanation : You are basically performing v[:,None,:]*v[None,:,:] (if you print the outer product result at each iteration and study it) and then sum-reducing along the last axis of the product. Stepping back and looking from the input array's point of view, we are performing element-wise multiplication between two versions of v, such that the last axis would be kept aligned and finally sum-reduced, while the leftover two axes would spread_out as two axes of the final result. That sum-reduction is basically matrix-multiplication between v and its transpose.

A: If you're familiar with Einstein summation notation, np.einsum can make visualization easier:
sum_v = np.einsum('ik,jk->ij', v, v)

which is the same as:
sum_v = np.einsum('ik,kj->ij`, v, v.T)

As @Divakar points out, np.einsum('ik,kj->ij', ...) is functionally equivalent to (and slower than) np.dot(...)

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3 Investor Takeaways From Ford Motor Company's Strong Second Quarter
By Daniel MillerFool.com
Ford Motor Company investors had reason to cheer this morning when the second-largest Detroit automaker posted its best quarterly profit since 2000. Ford's net income checked in at $1.9 billion, or $0.47 per share, for the second quarter, which was much higher than last year's $0.32 per share and this year's second-quarter estimates of $0.37 per share.
Here's the good news: Ford has expected the second half of 2015 to be better than the first half, and that hasn't changed. "We are confident the second half of the year will be even stronger," CEO Mark Fields noted in a press release.
Let's take a minute to zoom in on three key aspects from Ford's strong second quarter.
Profit driver Of course, we can't report a strong quarter from Ford without mentioning its profit engine, North America.
Image source: Ford Motor Company's second-quarter presentation.
Ford's North America pre-tax operating income rose to a record $2.6 billion in the second quarter on the back of very strong margins, which topped 11%. The automaker believes that its North America operating margin will check in at the high end of its forecast of between 8.5% and 9.5% for the full year, which is good news for investors craving more profitability from Detroit's second-largest automaker.
A big reason for the jump in profitability was the 2015 aluminum-bodied F-150. While sales of the newly designed full-size truck have yet to reach full speed due to a lack of inventory, the truck is selling for a staggering average of more than $44,000 per vehicle -- a juicy $3,600 higher than in last year's second quarter.
Also a moneymaker Another driver of overall profits is an element often overlooked by investors: Ford Credit.While Ford Credit doesn't receive the attention that Ford's operating regions do, it posted a strong 16.5% gain in pre-tax profits, reaching $506 million. That pre-tax level is twice as much as Ford's Asia-Pacific region posted in the second quarter, a region that includes China and is Ford's second-most-profitable region.
Ford Credit's managed receivables checked in at $118 billion, a $7 billion increase from a year ago and $4 billion higher than at the end of last year. Another favorable tidbit of information from Ford Credit was the loss-to-receivables ratio, which was 0.17%, the low end of its historical level.
Image source: Ford Credit's second-quarter presentation.
No problem in China, yetLastly, many analysts predicted that with the slowdown in China's economy and its stock market woes, the region would hinder global automakers. That didn't turn out to be the case.
Ford's pre-tax profit in Asia-Pacific, which is largely driven by results in China, reached a record $192 million in the second quarter. The better news is that the results took place during a quarter when Ford's wholesale sales in the region were down 13,000 units and revenue declined $500 million to a total of $2.4 billion.
The driving force behind Ford's juicier bottom line in Asia-Pacific was lower costs and a favorable exchange rate. Despite China's economic slowdown, Ford believes its second-half results in its Asia-Pacific operations will actually improve from the first half of 2015, with more manufacturing capacity coming on line and new vehicles being launched. For the full year, Ford expects pre-tax results to check in higher than last year.
Ultimately, while Ford was cautious and didn't raise full-year guidance, it's clear that the second half of 2015 is shaping up to be a very strong six months for investors who have been waiting for Ford to break out from a recent slowdown in profits.
The article 3 Investor Takeaways From Ford Motor Company's Strong Second Quarter originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Ullr | Norse Mythology
Ullr is a deity in Germanic-Scandinavian mythology, associated with archery. Ullr is hardly mentioned in Icelandic sources, but the name is widely represented in the historical localities of Norway and Sweden.
In Snorri Sturluson's "Younger Edda" Ullr is mentioned only twice - once as the son of Sif and stepson of the god Thor, a prodigious archer and ski runner; and again in the discussion of kennings - as the god of archery, skiing, hunting and shields; it is also said that the shield can be allegorically called "the ship of Ullr".
The Elder Edda also has only isolated mentions of Ullr; a list of the dwellings of the Aesir states that Ullr lives in a place called Idalir ("valley of the yew"). This name may also be connected with archery, since yew provided the best wood for making these weapons.
In Norway and Sweden-but not in Denmark or Iceland-there are many geographical places named after Ullr, like Ullevi in Gothenburg and Ullr in Oslo, so perhaps he was important to the common people.
Georges Dumezil notes that the place names associated with this god are represented by "very dense groups in Norway and Central Sweden", while pointing to his relationship with the god Thor, who appears "in a sufficient number of place names in Denmark" (with Ull being almost absent "in the Danish landscape") but hardly ever found "in Norway and Central Sweden", and to Ull's "mithraic features". Perhaps he was simply replaced over time by other gods.
In Northern Europe numerous temples were erected in honor of Ullr . On his altars was a sacred ring over which vows were made. It was said that this ring had the property of shrinking, breaking the finger of the one who made a false oath.
At Lilla Ullevi in Sweden, archaeologists discovered the ancient Ullevi sanctuary. During excavations 65 rings were found in its vicinity. Saxon Grammaticus in the "Acts of the Danes" mentions Ollerus, who allegedly reigned in Byzantium after Odin had been banished from there.


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They could do it. (Cruise is) speaking German at the beginning of the movie, that's Tom
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We didn't want that to be what the movie was about
If you're staging a scene on a set and you really want to shoot out the set and make it look pretty, and position the actors in relation to one another, but if this side's one thing and this side's the other thing, he can't see the other actor
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As Tom was just saying, the bonus is that it happens to be true, it happens to be gripping
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Singer was born in New York City, and was adopted by Grace Singer (née Sinden), an environmental activist, and Norbert Dave Singer, a corporate executive. He grew up in a Jewish-American household in West Windsor, New Jersey. He attended West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (formerly just West Windsor-Plainsboro High School), graduating in 1984. For college, Singer studied filmmaking for two years at New York's School of Visual Arts and later transferred to the USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. Actors Lori and Marc Singer are his cousins. He is openly gay and has said that his life experiences of growing up as a minority influenced his movies. He was diagnosed with dyslexia, but manages to enjoy reading short stories.
After graduating, Singer directed a short film called Lion's Den. With Lion's Den, he involved a number of friends, including actor Ethan Hawke whom he knew from his childhood in New Jersey and editor John Ottman who he had met while working on a friend's short film.
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Houdah Software > Categories > HoudahSpot Support > Creating a list of academic articles that auto updates?
I was hoping someone would have an idea of how I could solve (or get started on solving) an issue with my PDF collection in my shared lab folder.
I have several project folders with article pdfs that my team has collected. I'd like to create a list of the PDFs we have collected across folders so that new team members can use the list to see whether we have an article and where to find it.
Is there a way to create a list that includes the name of the article in the metadata (or pdf name), pulls the meta-data so it can integrate the author and publication year, and include the link location (possibly with a link?). Would it be possible to auto-update based on added pdfs and removed pdfs? Possibly also listing duplicates.
Someone suggested Houdaspot at the mac power users forum, but I've only been able to narrow down the list to pdf, show file path, and authors.
Is there a way to input year of publication (not modification or creation)?
Is there a way to make this a pdf that auto updates?
The smart folders export function could have been an alternative approach, but by cloud service (Box) doesn't sync these folders.
Most file information / metadata that HoudahSpot shows comes from the Spotlight index. This in turn gets its information from the file system and from importer plug-ins. Such importer plug-ins specialize on a given file type. These are included with the system or installed with applications that bring new file formats to your Mac.
MacOS includes a Spotlight importer to process PDF files.
Check the Info pane in HoudahSpot to see what metadata is available for PDFs. You can view the same data as columns in HoudahSpot. You can copy column text or save result lists as text files.
I don't know if the Spotlight importer knows about author or publication year. If it does, it will, most likely, only be able to get that information if is already explicitly available as such in the PDF. I.e. set as metadata. I would not expect the importer to visually process the PDF and figure out what date in there could be understood as publication date.
You can save HoudahSpot search to run them again at a later point. You could script this to run periodically, extract search results, and save those as text files. However: once you get to this point, it may be just as easy to skip HoudahSpot and script the mdls command. This is the shell command to run Spotlight searches.
Also look at https://www.macosxautomation.com . I believe this have ways to access Spotlight via Apple Script.
I don't mind entering the metadata myself. It looks like I may only be able to get author, file name, and file path.
Once entered, is there a way to automate the creation of CSV files based on my filters? For example, I would love if it could do something like apply my filter every Sunday and update the CSV based on new files (or just generate a new CSV).
HoudahSpot does not have an Apple Script command to trigger CSV export. I believe you can use Apple Script to do "UI Scripting", i.e. simulate the selection of a menu item. That is beyond my Apple Script skills.
Same here, but thanks for the lead!


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Do you actually think that by Microsoft acquiring Yahoo would take market share from Google? No it would take market share from Yahoo. Yahoo couldn't dent Google, Microsoft is so far behind in search that ASK might catch them within 12-18 months. To me this is a desperation act from Microsoft and an insult to Yahoo. This is more of a reactive move by Microsoft as opposed to an innovative one. They just cannot keep up with Google in terms of innovation, nor can they keep up with ASK for that matter. (At least in terms of a dynamic search product).
George Askew and Scott Devitt of Stifel Nicolaus make a great point when they say "...Hostile-takeover acquisitions in the technology space are rarely successful as employees and management of the acquired company will often depart the combined entity following the acquisition..." This deal will NOT go through. At least not now and not for this amount. Yahoo is not that desperate.
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100 Miles of New York City Streets to be Turned Over to Pedestrians
34th Avenue between 73rd and 80th Streets was part of the open streets pilot at the end of March (Google Maps)
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that 100 miles of New York City streets will be turned over to pedestrians as the coronavirus pandemic continues into warmer months.
The announcement follows weeks of pressure from the City Council and advocacy groups who have called for car-free streets amid the outbreak. It also comes nearly a month after de Blasio ended a similar short-lived street closure pilot program at the end of March.
Today, the mayor said the city will begin to open 40 miles of streets to pedestrians over the next month in partnership with the City Council and Speaker Corey Johnson. The goal is to reach 100 miles, focusing on communities hardest hit by the outbreak.
"The Council is thrilled our calls for open streets have been answered and looks forward to working with the administration to give New Yorkers the space they need to socially distance properly," Speaker Johnson said.
Supporters say there is a pressing need for extra space–particularly as the weather heats up and residents want to venture outside. The additional closures will help residents observe social distancing requirements.
The City and the Department of Transportation (DOT) plan to close 60 miles of streets adjacent to parks. Local precincts and community boards will identify an additional 20 miles of streets to be closed and BIDs, block associations and other civic groups will identify another 10 miles.


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Q: MySQL Workbench has stopped working the first time i want to run it When i was installing MySQL Workbench i got this error :

updating start menu link failed

but i complete the installation till the end
And after installing the program, i try to launch the MySQLWorkbenchand i got this error :

View Problems Details:

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name:  APPCRASH
Application Name:    MySQLWorkbench.exe
Application Version: 6.3.4.0
Application Timestamp:   55758818
Fault Module Name:   KERNELBASE.dll
Fault Module Version:    6.1.7601.18015
Fault Module Timestamp:  50b8479b
Exception Code:  e0434352
Exception Offset:    0000000000009e5d
OS Version:  6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID:   1033
Additional Information 1:    7878
Additional Information 2:    787854380ac502069a277b7321ff9e3f
Additional Information 3:    f71d
Additional Information 4:    f71d629042a87fe3e1c1c515dad1788a
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And i try to reconfigure these but no result :

Any suggestions?

A: Can you select "View Problem Details" and update your question to include it?
MySQL Workbench also requires:

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*Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile

*Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2013
The installer is pretty good about making you install those, but I'd make sure they're installed anyway too :-).


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