1. Bella is surprised and touched that Charlie put snow chains on her truck because she isn't used to people taking care of her. Later on we know that Renee called Bella hysterical to have her come home yet Renee wasn't in Phoenix. Given all of this what were your impressions of Renee?
2. The accident is the first great action scene in the book. Did you get all the details right in your head the first time, or did you realize you missed finer points when Bella thinks about the accident later?
3. What did you think about Charlie's response to the accident?
4. This is the first time we meet Carlisle. What were your first impressions?
5. Did Edward's cool and even sarcastic comments regarding the accident intrigue you or frighten you?
It indeed let me know how flighty she really was. I knew she loved Bella but just didn't seem to really comprehend reality.
Oh, I had to reread (or listen ) several more times to take it all in.
It was a normal parental response imo.
I think that it was the average response a father would have. I know that if it was my dad in that situation, once he knew i was okay, he would call my mom. So charlie was okay to do what he did.
it intrigued me, but i was also mad he didnt just tell her then and save himself so much grief.
She doesn't think things through. She goes with what she wants.
He doesn't know how to deal with the responsibility.
He seemed very very wise; yet, troubled at what had transpired.
Always intrigue, I figure if he meant Bella any immediate harm he would have done it already.
I really just think of Renee as a ditzy, airhead type. It would drive me nuts if my mom was that way; it would have made me want to move to Forks, too.
I got it all the first time and found myself having the same questions Bella did. I'm pretty sure I'm stubborn enough to have made Edward promise to explain himself later too.
It seemed to be proof that he really, really loved his daughter, despite the years of distance.
Hello gorgeous? No, I'm kidding. I thought he was going to be a calming influence through the rest of the books, and he kind of was (though not literally, like Jasper).
I'm a freak and they intrigued me, even though I knew I should somehow be bothered by some of their exchanges.
1. Bella is surprised and touched that Charlie put snow chains on her truck because she isn't used to people taking care of her. Later on we know that Renee called Bella hysterical to have her come home yet Renee wasn't in Phoenix. Given all of this what were your impressions of Renee? Again, this only reinforced my original thoughts on Renee, she was selfish and immature as a parent.
2. The accident is the first great action scene in the book. Did you get all the details right in your head the first time, or did you realize you missed finer points when Bella thinks about the accident later? I was so engrossed in the reading I think I got the details right the first time.
3. What did you think about Charlie's response to the accident? I think he responded appropriately.
4. This is the first time we meet Carlisle. What were your first impressions? He is a very caring and compassionate man. Didn't fit the vampire stereotype at all, especially being a physician.
5. Did Edward's cool and even sarcastic comments regarding the accident intrigue you or frighten you? I must be a masochist, because yet again he had me thoroughly intrigued.
1. It just really made me wonder about how immature and selfish Renee was. I never doubted that she loved Bella. But it was pretty ridiculous of Renee to ask her daughter to come back home, when "home" was an empty house. Her good intentions were overshadowed by her immaturity.
2. The first time, I definitely didn't get all the details right. The action was going so fast that it was hard to focus on the small details that Bella mentions later.
3. I think that he responded the way any parent would respond. Considering that he's a cop, he wouldn't be totally frantic (the way Renee was), but I think that he showed that he cares about her.
4. I think that he seemed very nice. It obviously showed that everything people had said about him was true (that he was attractive). I wasn't sure what to think about him after Bella realized that he was in on the lie that Edward was having Bella tell. I got the impression that he was a caring father and person.
5. I thought it was interesting how calm he was about it, and I also thought it was unfair to make Bella lie, and then be so mean to her about it. He did save her life, but I thought that he should have at least been more understanding of what she was going through. Of course, I was already intrigued, because he is such an interesting character.
1. She is obviously a very worrysome (sp?) mother. That, or she thought Bellahas having a terrible time.
2. I got it all in the first time reaing abotu the accident.
3. I thought it was normal. Maybe even a little too laid back, I would be freaking out.
4. That he seemed like a normal father to me.
5. They kind of bothered me. If I was in an accident like that, I would want people to go away and leave me alone, only in the case that I ended up in the hospital. But I guess they were funny.
I thought she was kind of annoying.
I got it all the first time.
Typical dad reaction. He really does love Bella.
Hot! Haha. I thought he was nice and very relaxed.
I am really impressed that everyone had so much thought about Renee and Charlie. I found them to be really unimportant & blah characters. Everyone's POV is really helping me appreciate them more.
No way did I get the details from the accident right the first time. I am not sure I have them all correct in my imagination now. That is one great thing for me about reading or listening to a story more than once. Each time I do, the picture changes and becomes clearer.
I accepted it without an issue.
He must be one stunning man.
Edward just does not frighten me one little bit. Bella is also a bit sarcastic and she isn't afraid. Why should I be?


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The other day a very clever man who founded and runs an authoring tool company showed me around his most excellent product. Chatting afterward he remarked that while he was aware it's accepted wisdom that having a video on your website is a "good thing" he'd never understood how it could work for him. After all, his product does pretty much the same thing as all his competitors' products, so is there really much benefit to running through the features with voice-over, screen grabs and the like?
That's what L&D experts have been saying in social media lately, and I 100% agree. A haiku can be just as immersive as VR, depending upon the audience, and how good the poem is.
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Nokia 3310: The Strongest Phone Ever To Make A Comeback To The Market in 2017
Smruti Kishore
The sturdy and the strongest phone ever made, Nokia 3310 is all ready to make a comeback in 2017 in global markets. Finnish startup HMD Global will launch a modern version of Nokia 3310 at the MWC which is to be held in Barcelona from 27th February to 2nd March 2017.
This device will be reportedly be priced at 59 Euros (Rs. 4,175.) It may be weird that in a world where androids and iOS play big, how can Nokia 3310 can even survive. But, experts are saying there still exists a place for these phones.
"I am so confident that my grandmother can use Nokia 3310 instead of juggling around with iPhones or the Androids," says Alistair Charlton, Deputy Technology Editor at IB Times.
Nokia 3310 was pretty much famous before the release of smartphones in the market. This phone made a whopping sale of 126 million sets since its first entry into the markets in 2000.
The long battery usage and toughness is what makes the customers still miss the 3310 model. Snake II was the most popular game played in it.
Meanwhile, there are many memes and jokes regarding the toughness of the handset which are still flooding on the internet. Have a look at some here:
Well, seems like there is a long wait for this Nokia 3310 to enter the market. One can definitely say that this phone has gone out of sight but not out of mind.
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Binny Bansal Sells ₹531 Crore Worth Flipkart Shares To Walmart
Prashamsa Ramidi
Binny Bansal, an Indian billionaire, entrepreneur and co founder of the e-commerce website Flipkart, sold $ 76.4 million worth of his shares in Flipkart to Walmart's Luxembourg entity FIT Holdings SARL.
Binny Bansal, along with his partner Sachin Bansal, co founded the Flipkart and served as its Chief Executive Officer until January 2016.
Walmart, a multinational retail corporation, bought Flipkart in 2018 and back then, Bansal sold a small portion of his shares and held 3.85 % of stake.
Now, according to the documents filed by Flipkart with the regulators, Binny Bansal transferred 539,912 equity shares to FIT Holdings SARL. These shares are valued to be $ 76.4 million (approximately Rs. 531 crores.) This latest deal left him with only 3.52 % stake in Flipkart.
Vivek Durai, the founder of Paper.vc, a business intelligence platform, said, "With this transfer, Binny Bansal has monetised a small portion of his shareholdings. He had sold 1,122,433 shares for about $ 159 million during the Walmart takeover."
According to his contract with Walmart, Binny Bansal is entitled to sell more than half of his shares to Walmart by August 2020 and he could gain around $ 400 million from this transaction.
Bansal, who is mostly based in Singapore, is now an investor in India's startup ecosystem and is also the co founder of xto10X Technologies, which was launched last year.
In December 2018, Binny Bansal invested a sprawling $ 25 million dollars in the online insurance startup Acko. He also invested in several AI and healthtech startups.
Facebook Reveals Details Of Its Cryptocurrency Libra
On the 18th of June, Facebook revealed details of its brand new cryptocurrency called Libra. An alternative to cash, this cryptocoin can be used to buy things or send money to people with close to no fees. The cryptocurrency is going to be launched by an association called The Libra Association, which consists of a group of companies interested in getting Libra out into the world.
You can use Libra to buy or cash out your Libra at local stores like grocery stores and through third party wallet apps. To make using Libra an easier task, Facebook owned Calibra Wallet will be built into WhatsApp and Messenger, thereby simplifying transaction processes. Although certain countries have banned the use of cryptocurrencies, Facebook is trying to break new ground with the launch of Libra.
While Facebook is launching Libra, the social media giant is not going to be in complete control of the cryptocoin. The coin will be controlled by a consortium consisting of its founding members, Visa, Uber and Andreessen Horowitz. The three companies have invested at least $ 10 million each into the creation of this cryptocurrency.
Customers interested in holding or transferring the newly acquired token will be given multiple options to do what they wish. To further simplify matters, Facebook will let customers access transactions through this cryptocurrency via a special app designed for iOS and Android.
To protect the identity of its users while making transactions through the new app, Facebook won't require you to share personal details. "The advent of the internet and mobile broadband has empowered billions of people globally to have access to the world's knowledge and information, high fidelity communication, and a wide range of lowercost, more convenient services," the Libra Association said in a paper announcing the cryptocurrency.
Libra will be made available to the world during the first half of 2020. As of now, Facebook is focusing on building relationships in international waters.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Facebook Invests In Indian Startup Meesho
On the 13th of June, social media giant Facebook announced, it invested an undisclosed amount in Indian startup Meesho.
A Bengaluru based startup, Meesho works with resellers and emerging brands using social media. This is the first time Facebook invested in a startup based in India. Through this investment, Facebook aims to increase its commitment to the Country's vibrant internet ecosystem.
"Facebook is an ally for India's economic growth and social development. We are excited about India and its rapidly rising Internet ecosystem. With this investment in Meesho, we want to fuel a business model that can result in rapid job creation and the rise of a female entrepreneurial class in India," Ajit Mohan, the Managing Director of Facebook India, said in a statement.
It was two primary factors which made Facebook invest in Meesho. The first reason was how the startup is growing outside the Tier II and III cities, where new users are present. The second reason is, Meesho has a larger user base, 80 % of which are women.
So far, Meesho has raised $ 50 million from a Series C funding round in November last year. According to industry reports, the startup helps people using its service earn close to Rs. 25,000 every month! With WhatsApp playing a crucial role in the app's growth, it comes as an added blessing that Facebook invested in this particular startup.
Through investments like these, Facebook is capitalizing on the social media boom happening in India.
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Man Fined For Jamming Cell Phones On Daily Commute
By Joelle Renstrom | 7 years ago
If you don't want Google Glass wearers accessing data around you, you can use a new program to disrupt and block their Wi-Fi. It's even easier to do essentially the same thing to cell phones using a cell phone jammer, which retails anywhere from $150-$400, depending on how powerful a device it is. While I can certainly understand the urge to jam cell phones, especially on public transportation, a motorist was recently fined $48,000 by the FCC for using a jammer on his commute.
60-year-old James Humphreys bought an illegal cell phone jammer and used it for two years before he was caught. The technology is pretty simple, really, and works like any other radio communication-jamming device—by denying service of the same radio frequencies that a cell phone uses, and interrupting the phone's communication with cell phone towers. Low-powered jammers can block phone usage for about 30 feet, but higher-powered ones can block signals for about a mile. In the U.S., the Communications Act of 1934 makes cell phone jamming illegal, and is supposed to make the manufacture and sale of those devices illegal as well. Private citizens in most countries can't legally jam cell phones, though certain organizations can, such as prisons, parliament in India, and performances spaces in France. Until this case, the FCC hadn't targeted any individuals for jamming cell phones.
Over a year ago, the FCC received a complained from Metro PCS about cell phone tower interference problems between Seffner and Tampa, Florida. The interruptions occurred during morning and evening commute times, so the FCC began monitoring for wideband emissions and eventually found Humphrey's SUV. As they got closer to the car, even their two-way radios stopped working. They found the jammer under the passenger side seat cover.
Humphreys said he was fed up with watching people use their cell phones while driving, and decided to take matters into his own hands—at least, within range of his own vehicle. It may be illegal, but his argument makes sense. More often than not, when drivers have cell phones in their hands it's not just their own lives they're messing with. At the same time, jammers interfere not just with others' cell phones, but also with police radios and emergency response communications. Still, I empathize with Humphreys, a lot. And if it weren't illegal, I'd think about buying a low-grade jammer and using it in the classroom.
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The New Conscious Influence Hub: We Share the Responsibility
Anja Lapčević, Kingfluencers' Chief Influence Officer, has a vision to encourage conscious behavior in influencer marketing. Working with Barbara Fry, Anja recently co-founded Conscious Influence Hub (CIH), a non-profit NGO. Kingfluencers' Content Contributor Megan Bozman spoke with Anja about the new organization and conscious influence in general.
The Growing Importance of Social Media as communication medium
Anja explains her vision,
We need to be aware of the relevance of social media — both professionally and privately. What started as a fun and exciting platform is now one of the most relevant communication channels for not only individuals, but also companies and politicians.
As social media grows in importance, so do the dangers that come along with it and the responsibility we all share towards our communities and society as a whole because the information or content we share can have real consequences, including people's decisions and mental wellbeing.
I realized that over the past few years, and especially 2020, social media has become an important and serious medium, especially for younger generations. It's not just about posting selfies and showing your world how you want it to be perceived. Many of the topics frequently discussed are very serious, such as politics, mental health, and racism. It is more crucial than ever to be aware of the impact and consequences of our words and actions.
Responsibilities of Influencers
As soon as you're active on social media you have a degree of responsibility, and as your community of followers grows — which can be an important goal for some people — , that responsibility becomes even more important. It might not seem as such, but at any moment you're talking to your community as a role model, especially as an influencer. When people start turning to you for inspiration or advice this is even more the case. Every person then has the choice to make on how you want to use that influence and which example you want to set. One choice can be to use it for good. One recent example of using influence to help others is the Family of 5. The Travel Blog recently offered support to help promote the many small businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Unfortunately, there are many issues where people and companies are left without guidance, such as the protection of children's privacy, and dealing with bullying and disinformation. The lack of guidelines and standards for how people should use social media prompted Anja and Barbara to build a nonprofit organization.
Building an Influencer Code of Conduct
As the first influencer marketing agency in Switzerland, Kingfluencers recognized this issue and reacted by establishing the first code of conduct in summer 2020. Working with this new association, we will take additional steps and create a new Code of Conduct that includes best-practice guidelines and examples, posted on the Conscious Influence Hub.
Anja explains,
Our goal is for the organization to function like a think tank, a place where you can ask questions and hopefully get solutions to guide conscious behavior on social media and online in general.
Therefore, it's very important to have the involvement of both influencers and experts in various fields. Our advisory board includes university professors, as well as people from NGOs and for-profit companies. I find the connection between the academic/ theoretical and practical worlds is often missing, and it's very important to have the input of both. We're working together to establish a strong foundation with the best of both worlds.
Affecting Not Just Jobs, But Lives & Society
Anja pointed out that the topic doesn't just affect our jobs, but our entire lives, our society, and our children.
Becoming a mom was an extra motivation for me. In a few years, my child will face these problems, so I want to be part of the solution and luckily organizations like Kingfluencers and our founding members and advisors make that possible ? We can't close our eyes; we have to be proactive looking for solutions. The association will hopefully be a part of a better future.
CIH's goals include building an online tutorial and fostering a community with many influencers. After reviewing the tutorial and Code of Conduct, anyone who shares these values can join for free and connect with other community members. CIH will also participate on Instagram and LinkedIn, potentially adding other channels depending on the rate of growth.
Selecting Advisors & Influencers
When asked how advisors were selected, Anja explained that CIH sought reliable people who could serve as role-models. Commitment and desire to enact change were very important.
We would talk first, to hear if they share the same values and if they want to work together. Advisors are not paid. We need people who are motivated to work for a nonprofit. Our slogan is, 'We Share the Responsibility.' All of us have a responsibility in life, but especially on social media.
Additionally, it wasn't important how many followers you have on social media. We wanted to work with new faces, rather than limiting ourselves to a few big stars. Many people are influencers because they influence people with messages and content. I also wanted to work with influencers who work on a variety of channels, addressing different topics and generations. The result is a diverse mix of people including influencers in sustainability, LGBTQ lifestyle, and food, a YouTube trendsetter, and someone from French-speaking Switzerland, so we represent all of Switzerland.
Co-founders Anja and Barbara also sought diversity in selecting advisory board members. The board includes representatives from a corporation, an NGO, and a university, along with a lawyer, an author of a book on ethics, and an influencer dedicated to fighting racism in Switzerland.
Anja stated, "I'm super proud of the association because I think we're a colorful mix of people. I was so surprised to encounter so many people who are also very passionate about it. Although they're busy people, I didn't have to convince them, they were super committed."
The Importance of Handling Mistakes
When asked about the possibility of conflicts arising among members, Anja replied,
I'm very much looking forward to having more people join and contribute to the discussions. Of course, you always have that risk of conflict. People aren't like machines; you can't program them. They make mistakes, and one of the most important topics in the Code of Conduct is handling mistakes.
It's important to learn from each other how we handle mistakes. People don't have to be perfect. Social media is changing all the time, we have to also develop guidelines and work on ourselves. We all have emotions and lives with real stories, and that's the beautiful side of it.
A united force for positive change
Of course, it is also a prime goal of the Hub to raise awareness for a variety of themes and use our influencer network as a powerful force for positive change, not just by setting the example but also by pro-actively investing together and pushing good causes to the top of the agenda and increase people's awareness and participation in building a better society together. Over time we will set up campaigns aimed at tackling key issues like bullying and using the voices and platform of our members to inspire everyone to do better, turning social media more into a beacon of light where we can unite, learn and improve together.
You can learn more about the Conscious Influence Hub here or follow them on Instagram @ConsciousInfluenceHub.


Glamping in Australia is an expensive activity and which I have only been to one via Airbnb. Heating and aircon, shower and toilet, fridge, nice sound system, cable tv …. yes the works is what I consider a good glamping experience. While traveling to Europe this time, we decided to find somewhere for glamping because I've read somewhere you get pure luxury for less than half the price of what you pay in Sydney. So while doing my research, I found a really nice place in Slovenia which was on our way to our next destination.
Chateau Ramsak was the place we decided to try because there is a hot tub PLUS they accept families. They have the tents big enough for 4 people and enough room for a baby cot which they can provide. No need to think about it – we just booked it in. Unfortunately when we arrived on the day, it was very gloomy but it didn't ruin our mood.
First, let me take you on the tour inside the room. Most important thing, 2 double beds. One downstairs and one upstairs which is like a bunk bed which you need to climb up the ladder to access. The upstairs is just as comfortable as downstairs. They even provided a baby cot for us which was perfect for the little one.
Then you have the TV, BOSE sound system, aircon and central heating. Going into winter, the heater is most needed.
Here is the fridge, mini bar and basic snacks and drinks if you want to purchase any. We bought a bit of food from the supermarket so no need for that.
Let's check out the toilet and bathroom It has a nice toilet, hot shower, hairdryer, amenities and a bathrobe ready for us.
Outside there is a hot tub which was great for this hot weather. Enjoy the hot tub under the stars.
The staff bought us a welcome drink we chosen when arrived. They even organised some fresh orange juice for the boys.
This part is the restaurant area. During summer and non raining days, people will sit around and enjoy the coffee and music.
One night is approximately $300AUD a night and it would be cheaper if you rented a smaller tent. Hope you like this detailed tour of our tent. Do you have glamping in your city?
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May Marks Another Weak Month for Blue Collar Job Growth
Posted by Biz India | Jun 27, 2019 | Construction
By Matt Sedlar – CEPR
June 27, 2019 – Jobs in construction, manufacturing, and mining and logging increased by 8,000 jobs in May. The story here is the continuing weakness in manufacturing and mining and logging now coupled with a dismal month for construction. But looking at individual states and regions, a clear picture is starting to emerge about who is winning and who is losing in the current economy.
By region, the West and South reported the biggest increases, with net gains of about 16,000 and 9,500 blue collar jobs, respectively. The Midwest experienced a mild May, with only an increase of 1,700 jobs, and the Northeast had another bad month with a loss of 9,100 jobs. Last month, we attributed negative growth in the Northeast to what was likely a blip, but it's worth paying attention to this region over the next couple of months.
Construction gained 4,000 jobs last month, which is substantially weaker than April's 30,000 increase. It's too soon to say whether this is indicative of a slump, like what's happening in manufacturing. Month-to-month numbers vary. Besides, not all the news was bad.
California had a pretty good May. Construction jobs increased by 12,800 in the state, the highest in the nation. That brings the three-month average (March to May) to 10,066 jobs, impressive when compared to the previous three months (December to February) with an average decrease of 4,133 jobs. It would be interesting to know if that's the result of an uptick in residential or nonresidential construction. The state is in the middle of an affordable housing shortage.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has set an ambitious goal to build 3.5 million homes by 2025, and State Senator Scott Weiner, D-San Francisco, had recently introduced, for a second time, a bill in the state legislature that would've prevented cities and towns from banning high-density housing development near transit centers. The bill would be a boon for residential construction in the state, and supporters, which included developers and unions, expected the legislation, SB-50, to at least pass the Appropriations Committee. But the bill has stalled yet again.
California wasn't the only state in the West to experience growth in construction. Washington and Nevada saw increases of 2,200 and 2,000 jobs, respectively. Expansion also continued in the South. Florida and Texas saw increases of 5,500 and 3,300 construction jobs, respectively. Recently an article in the Wall Street Journal, however, made the argument that using the Census' definition of the South and not the definition agreed to by "historians and economists" inflates growth in the region by including Texas, Florida, Maryland, and Delaware.
The "historic" South defined in the article consists of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Using this definition of the South, jobs increased by 3,200 in the region, with most gains in Georgia and North Carolina. This still outperformed the Northeast and Midwest, which had a mediocre May with losses of 7,100 and 1,300 jobs, respectively. But as we'll see with manufacturing, it's worth paying attention to distinction between Census' definition of the South and the historic South.
Finally, New York had the biggest loss in construction, with a net loss of 5,500 jobs, followed by Massachusetts with a decrease of 2,300 jobs. It's worth noting that West Virginia is yet again in the top 10 states with a decrease in construction jobs. The sector has taken a sharp dive over the past four months and is now 4,000 below the peak reached in January of 51,200 jobs.
Manufacturing jobs increased nationwide by 3,000, continuing a four-month slump. Though job growth remained on par with the prior three months, the Fed reported that manufacturing output actually increased in May by 0.2 percent, despite an average decrease of about 0.4 percent per month for the first four months of the year. Production of durable goods gained 0.3 percent, with increases of more than 1.0 percent in wood products; machinery; electrical equipment, appliances and components; and, motor vehicles and parts.
Ohio had the largest increase in manufacturing jobs in the nation, with an addition of 2,400 jobs. This reverses most of the losses over the last several months, but the state is still 56,400 jobs below its prerecession levels.
Florida had the second largest increase, with 2,000 manufacturing jobs. Florida is only 6,100 jobs below prerecession levels and has seen steady growth in construction and manufacturing. Since the Census considers Florida part of the South, it's worth looking at the two definitions raised earlier. The South, as defined by the Census, saw a net increase of 800 manufacturing jobs in May, but looking at the "historic" South, there was a net decrease of 800 jobs. This lends credence to the Wall Street Journal's argument that a lot of growth we're seeing in the South is in states not recognized by some as the "real" South.
Among the states with the largest decreases in manufacturing, Michigan again was the highest with a net loss of 2,000 jobs. This is the third month in a row the state has seen a decline. It's also worth noting that New York experienced a decrease in 800 jobs, bringing its loss to 100,800 jobs since the Great Recession. Coupled with small losses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Northeast lost 1,900 jobs last month and is the only region in the last 12 months to experience a net loss in manufacturing jobs.
Lastly, mining and logging jobs increased by 1,000 last month. The three-month average (March to May) is 670 jobs, which is below the previous three-month average (December to February) of 2,330 jobs. Examined separately, logging increased by 400 jobs, while jobs in the mining sector minus support activities increased by 100. Small gains in Louisiana and New Mexico — 500 and 200 mining and logging jobs, respectively — were offset by losses in Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming — 900, 400 and 400 jobs, respectively.
Overall, this is another bad report in a string of bad reports for most blue collar jobs. Construction remains a bright spot, but only in certain regions. It's likely that May is an anomaly for construction. There are plenty of variables we can't account for here that affect construction job growth state by state, such as weather or policy changes like California's attempts to increase housing development. Manufacturing is a different story.
We now have four months of data that show the sector is in a slump, and as Dean Baker wrote recently, Trump is doing very little to help. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the June jobs numbers next week, so we'll find out soon if things are getting better or worse.\
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Q: Is it possible to dump JavaScript errors to a div in HTML? I'm writing a game and I've got a console for developers to interact with JavaScript methods in the game. I have a problem though; I can't figure out how to drop JavaScript errors to the console. Is there anyway to write errors to a div or HTML element?

A: It sounds like you already have the ability to execute JS working, and just need to capture error output?  If so, you should be able to do so by wrapping your execution code in a try ... catch block:
var result;

try {
    result = eval($("#console-input").val());
} catch (ex) {
    if (ex !== null && typeof ex !== "undefined") {
        if (ex.message) ex = ex.message;
    } else {
        ex = "An unknown error occurred.";
    }

    result = ex;
}

$("#console-output").append($("<p/>").text(result));
$("#console-input").val("");

This will add the result of the code to an output div if no error occurs.  If an error does occur, it will instead output either the error message (if any) or "An unknown error occurred."

A: Custom defined JavaScript errors are output with the throw command.  If you want to input those errors into a div then use the innerHTML method instead of throw and immediately return from the executing function.

A: konsole = document.createElement('ul');
konsole.id = 'console';
document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0].appendChild(konsole);

    function log(konsole, message, level)
    {
        if (undefined === level) level = 0;
        messageElem = document.createElement('li');
        messageElem.className = 'level-' + level;
        messageElem.innerHTML = message;
        konsole.appendChild(messageElem);
    };

document.getElementById('console')

log(document.getElementById('console'), ': )');

Then it's just about CSS...

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Ordinarily I would not recommend doing this, but of course it is up to the individual and the circumstances. I would like to showcase an example and let the reader make their own decisions as to whether or not they should perform something similar to their quilt.
I happened to have a quilt made by my great grandmother that I had appraised last year. It turned out to be valued low due to condition issues, mostly water and age stains, as well as a funny smell and a dingy fade to the overall quilt. So I figured if I washed it and it didn't turn out so well, I wouldn't have lost much. I mean, it is an invaluable heirloom to me, but I do have 6 or 7 other quilts of hers to cherish.
So I decided to test this product I'd recently heard of called Retro Clean.
1. Filled the bathtub with lukewarm water and let it sit for 20 minutes (to let the chlorine evaporate).
2. Place the quilt gently into the tub, pushing it down into the water to ensure the water penetrates the fibers. At this point my bathwater turned very yellow, which indicated to me that I was already making progress.
So I removed the tub drain to let the water out. I lightly folded up the quilt so I could push a bit more water out of it, once it had drained from the tub and removed the quilt to the edge of the tub.
3. Refill the bathtub with lukewarm water and let it sit for another 20 minutes. Resubmerge the quilt and gently move it around in the water. Again my water turned yellow, so again I drained it, and repeated the process again.
4. Moving along… Fill the tub, add the sample size pouch of Retro Clean and let it sit for 20 minutes. Submerge quilt. The directions state that the quilt needs to be completely submerged in the water for 2 days, preferrably in the sunlight. Well, I couldn't get every bit of the quilt to stay under water without a towel laid over it, so that's what I did. I let it sit for 2 days.
5. Drain the water. Now comes the toughest part. Removing the quilt from the water without damaging any of the fragile fibers is the most concerning step of the process. So I used the towel to encase the quilt and brought it outside. I used a white sheet to cover the trampoline out back and put the quilt over it. It was dry the next morning.
As you can see from the pictures, I had fantastic results in this case. My quilt was in very good condition (only one small tear), being assembled in the 1920's.
Quilts from earlier periods may have material or thread that have migrating dyes or cuastic mordants, causing color bleed and material disintegration. To prevent these issues from occurring, you MUST ensure your quilt will react positively to a water bath PRIOR to placing it in one. The best test you can perform is to test a very small section of the fabric in each color with the water in advance. Or consult a conservation specialist.
So consider this a product review. If you DO make the decision to bathe your quilt, I would recommend using ORVUS soap or RETRO CLEAN. But before you take action, be absolutely sure you want to take this step.


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import os
#===========================================================================
#
# Weather underground configuration
#
#===========================================================================

# PWD upload URL and log in information.  See this url for details:
#   http://wiki.wunderground.com/index.php/PWS_-_Upload_Protocol
uploadUrl = "http://weatherstation.wunderground.com/weatherstation/updateweatherstation.php"

id = os.environ[ "THOME_WUG_STATION" ]
password = os.environ[ "THOME_WUG_PASSWORD" ]

# Upload interval in seconds.  WUG doesn't really support high rate
# data so 1-2 minutes is fine.
poll = 180

# Maximum expected sensor input rate.  System will store poll/maxRate
# values in a circular buffer and average the last set of values to up
# load.  So if poll is 120 and maxRate is 10, a buffer with 12 values
# will be created.  As data is received, it will be inserted into the
# buffer and the last n values (up to 12) since the last upload will
# be averaged to get the value to upload.  Some values like wind gust
# will use the maximum value in the interval instead of the average.
# Rain values are accumulated, not averaged.
maxRate = 10

# Number of floating point digits to the right of the decimal to round
# values to before uploading them.
digits = 2

#===========================================================================
#
# MQTT topic names.  These are the sensors to upload.
#
#===========================================================================
# List of temperature topics to report as outdoor temperatures.
mqttTemp = [
   "env/temp/Backyard",
   "env/temp/Courtyard",
   ]

mqttHumidity = 'env/humidity/Backyard'
mqttBarometer = 'env/barometer/Bridge'
mqttRain = 'env/rain/Backyard'
mqttWindSpeed = 'env/wind/speed/Backyard'
mqttWindDir = 'env/wind/direction/Backyard'

#===========================================================================
#
# Logging configuration
#
#===========================================================================
logFile = '/var/log/tHome/weatherUnderground.log'
logLevel = 20


Regular Train – Coupons are put in and the envelope is sent from person to person with people taking from the envelope and adding back coupons. Say you find baby coupons but do not have children, you could take beauty or food coupons and add the baby coupons for a member who wants those etc.
VWT Train – A Virtual Wishlist Train – each member provides a wishlist of coupons they want. You send a certain amount of coupons (or $ amount of coupons) for each person to the conductor and they send you back all the coupons sent for you.
Buddy (Secret Sender) Train – The conductor will pair you with a mystery buddy. You are given their wishlist and someone else receives yours. They send you an envelope of coupons directly.
Gift exchanges - are not allowed without permission from the Package Train Moderator (see this thread for current package trains and information). They are usually run for holiday seasons and include actual items. There are additional requirements for riding and running these trains which the moderator can explain to you.
Please make your own train outline and do not copy those from other trains.
Please check the trade ratings of members before agreeing to have those members on your train.
If a train gets 'lost' in between stops with active riders please leave neutral for both sender/receiver explaining this.
If you are sure your train was stolen leave negative.
If the train moved on and arrived at the next stop leave positive.
If there is a boarding pass, you may wait until the train arrives home to rate.
Passengers please leave a trade rating for your conductor! Do not rate them on how you 'liked' the coupons but on how it was run, and that they sent it out, its a great thing to run a train and it takes time to do so, please give them the appreciation they deserve.
For regular trains, each member should rate the conductor and the conductor rates each of the riders. The riders do not rate each other.
For VWT trains, all members are rated however, it is the conductor's responsibility to ensure rules including appropriate coupons sent - please bare that in mind when leaving ratings.
If a person does not send coupons, please leave a neutral. Although the riders get their coupons back, it is lost time/energy when they could have traded those with another member and a space on the train someone else could have used.
You should rate ONLY the conductor and MAYBE (this is currently being discussed with Boo) the person sending the cars ONCE. Too many traders are padding their scores with multiple ratings from these. NO RATINGS SHOULD BE LEFT FOR A PERSON NOT ON YOUR CAR - if you were not involved with a trade with them, do not rate them!
As some you are aware, we recently changed package train rules to allow for things like stickers, scrapbooking embellishments and seeds etc to be sent on regular trains without users having to set strict rules as on package trains. Sadly this rule has been abused on several trains. For a short time we are posting these guidelines and they must be included in any thread where items (not just coupons) are being sent. Any further abuse of this rule will result in it being removed and coupons only may be sent.
This is not a package train, all items sent must fit in a regular sized envelope that is no thicker than 2cm and weighs no more than 200g (3-4 stamps max). Only one envelope can be sent (and to one member). NO train may cost more than 4 stamps to send.
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Belmont Street is the debut extended play by Jess & Matt. The 6 track EP includes 5 iconic Australian covers and one original song "Sydney to Me" which they performed for the first time on the steps of the Sydney Opera House at the 2017 Australia Day Concert.

Reception
David from AuspOp gave the EP 3 out of 5 saying; "Original track "Sydney to Me" is a nice ode to a city they love" but said from there "...this is where things go downhill".

Track listing

Charts

Release history

References

2017 debut EPs
EPs by Australian artists
Sony Music Australia albums


Fungus Cap: To 50mm, irregularly subglobus, slimy, very pale lilac with rust blotches where bruised and inside the stem.
Fungus Gills: Intense violet, fragile, undulating to crinkled, with lamellinae, adnate to adnexed, colour fades to become yellowish brown.
Fungus Stem: White and slimy, almost fused at base.
Found: In small groups on path edges of eucalypt forest in Forrest, Otway Ranges, Australia.


In recent years, some high-end medical equipment manufacturers have chosen a carbon fiber composite material the high performance materials for their own products to achieve quality upgrading, the specific application of carbon fiber composites in the field of medical devices including carbon fiber plate, DR flat panel detector head, etc.. It has a strong advantage in X ray transmission and is an ideal material for making medical devices for radiation. This article will analyze the performance advantages of carbon fiber medical head support.
Aluminum equivalent general material is small, the X ray transmittance better, aluminum equivalent carbon fiber composite material is much less than the traditional production of medical head material, so that the medical head made of carbon fiber composite material carrier has good light transmittance of X, relative to the adhesive plate and phenolic plastics and other traditional materials can reduce the radiation dose, reduce the harm of radiation on the human body. Carbon fiber and medical support for head radiography clear, enhance the accuracy of medical diagnosis.
Medical head care also plays the role of supporting and fixing the head of the diagnosis and treatment. Strength and modulus is a measure of material bearing capacity index, and carbon fiber composite material and the two data is the highest in the existing structure of the material, which means that the carbon fiber has excellent medical head bearing capacity, able to firmly hold the weight of diagnosis and treatment, not only that, carbon fiber the density is very small, and the strength can also play a slimming effect. Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) has a strong degree of freedom of design. We can make reasonable design according to the stress direction of the head support, and get the structure that satisfies both the requirements and the best performance.
The application range of carbon fiber composites in medical field is expanding. It is believed that with the cost reduction of carbon fiber composites and the development of production technology, the development of carbon fiber medical devices will go up to a new level.


text:
import os
import logging
import warnings

from astropy import units as u
from tardis import constants as const

from scipy.special import zeta
from tardis.montecarlo.spectrum import TARDISSpectrum

from tardis.util.base import quantity_linspace
from tardis.io.util import HDFWriterMixin
from tardis.montecarlo import montecarlo, packet_source as source
from tardis.montecarlo.formal_integral import FormalIntegrator

import numpy as np

logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)

class MontecarloRunner(HDFWriterMixin):
    """
    This class is designed as an interface between the Python part and the
    montecarlo C-part
    """
    hdf_properties = ['output_nu', 'output_energy', 'nu_bar_estimator',
                      'j_estimator', 'montecarlo_virtual_luminosity',
                      'last_interaction_in_nu',
                      'last_interaction_type',
                      'last_line_interaction_in_id',
                      'last_line_interaction_out_id',
                      'last_line_interaction_shell_id',
                      'packet_luminosity', 'spectrum',
                      'spectrum_virtual', 'spectrum_reabsorbed']

    vpacket_hdf_properties = ["virt_packet_last_interaction_in_nu",
                              "virt_packet_last_interaction_type",
                              "virt_packet_last_line_interaction_in_id",
                              "virt_packet_last_line_interaction_out_id",
                              "virt_packet_nus", "virt_packet_energies"]

    hdf_name = 'runner'
    w_estimator_constant = ((const.c ** 2 / (2 * const.h)) *
                            (15 / np.pi ** 4) * (const.h / const.k_B) ** 4 /
                            (4 * np.pi)).cgs.value

    t_rad_estimator_constant = ((np.pi**4 / (15 * 24 * zeta(5, 1))) *
                                (const.h / const.k_B)).cgs.value

    def __init__(self, seed, spectrum_frequency, virtual_spectrum_range,
                 sigma_thomson, enable_reflective_inner_boundary,
                 enable_full_relativity, inner_boundary_albedo,
                 line_interaction_type, integrator_settings,
                 v_packet_settings, spectrum_method,
                 packet_source=None):

        self.seed = seed
        if packet_source is None:
            self.packet_source = source.BlackBodySimpleSource(seed)
        else:
            self.packet_source = packet_source
        # inject different packets
        self.spectrum_frequency = spectrum_frequency
        self.virtual_spectrum_range = virtual_spectrum_range
        self.sigma_thomson = sigma_thomson
        self.enable_reflective_inner_boundary = enable_reflective_inner_boundary
        self.inner_boundary_albedo = inner_boundary_albedo
        self.enable_full_relativity = enable_full_relativity
        self.line_interaction_type = line_interaction_type
        self.integrator_settings = integrator_settings
        self.v_packet_settings = v_packet_settings
        self.spectrum_method = spectrum_method
        self._integrator = None
        self._spectrum_integrated = None
        if self.spectrum_method == 'integrated':
            self.optional_hdf_properties.append('spectrum_integrated')

    def _initialize_estimator_arrays(self, no_of_shells, tau_sobolev_shape):
        """
        Initialize the output arrays of the montecarlo simulation.

        Parameters
        ----------

        model: ~Radial1DModel
        """

        # Estimators
        self.j_estimator = np.zeros(no_of_shells, dtype=np.float64)
        self.nu_bar_estimator = np.zeros(no_of_shells, dtype=np.float64)
        self.j_blue_estimator = np.zeros(tau_sobolev_shape)
        self.Edotlu_estimator = np.zeros(tau_sobolev_shape)

    def _initialize_geometry_arrays(self, model):
        """
        Generate the cgs like geometry arrays for the montecarlo part

        Parameters
        ----------

        model : model.Radial1DModel
        """
        self.r_inner_cgs = model.r_inner.to('cm').value
        self.r_outer_cgs = model.r_outer.to('cm').value
        self.v_inner_cgs = model.v_inner.to('cm/s').value

    def _initialize_packets(self, T, no_of_packets):
        nus, mus, energies = self.packet_source.create_packets(
                T,
                no_of_packets
                )
        self.input_nu = nus
        self.input_mu = mus
        self.input_energy = energies

        self._output_nu = np.ones(no_of_packets, dtype=np.float64) * -99.0
        self._output_energy = np.ones(no_of_packets, dtype=np.float64) * -99.0

        self.last_line_interaction_in_id = -1 * np.ones(
            no_of_packets, dtype=np.int64)
        self.last_line_interaction_out_id = -1 * np.ones(
            no_of_packets, dtype=np.int64)
        self.last_line_interaction_shell_id = -1 * np.ones(
            no_of_packets, dtype=np.int64)
        self.last_interaction_type = -1 * np.ones(
                no_of_packets, dtype=np.int64)
        self.last_interaction_in_nu = np.zeros(no_of_packets, dtype=np.float64)

        self._montecarlo_virtual_luminosity = u.Quantity(
                np.zeros_like(self.spectrum_frequency.value),
                'erg / s'
                )

    @property
    def spectrum(self):
        return TARDISSpectrum(
                self.spectrum_frequency,
                self.montecarlo_emitted_luminosity)

    @property
    def spectrum_reabsorbed(self):
        return TARDISSpectrum(
                self.spectrum_frequency,
                self.montecarlo_reabsorbed_luminosity)

    @property
    def spectrum_virtual(self):
        if np.all(self.montecarlo_virtual_luminosity == 0):
            warnings.warn(
                    "MontecarloRunner.spectrum_virtual"
                    "is zero. Please run the montecarlo simulation with"
                    "no_of_virtual_packets > 0", UserWarning)

        return TARDISSpectrum(
                self.spectrum_frequency,
                self.montecarlo_virtual_luminosity)

    @property
    def spectrum_integrated(self):
        if self._spectrum_integrated is None:
            self._spectrum_integrated = self.integrator.calculate_spectrum(
                self.spectrum_frequency[:-1], **self.integrator_settings)
        return self._spectrum_integrated

    @property
    def integrator(self):
        if self._integrator is None:
            warnings.warn(
                    "MontecarloRunner.integrator: "
                    "The FormalIntegrator is not yet available."
                    "Please run the montecarlo simulation at least once.",
                    UserWarning)
        if self.enable_full_relativity:
            raise NotImplementedError(
                    "The FormalIntegrator is not yet implemented for the full "
                    "relativity mode. "
                    "Please run with config option enable_full_relativity: "
                    "False."
            )
        return self._integrator

    def run(self, model, plasma, no_of_packets,
            no_of_virtual_packets=0, nthreads=1,
            last_run=False):
        """
        Run the montecarlo calculation

        Parameters
        ----------
        model : tardis.model.Radial1DModel
        plasma : tardis.plasma.BasePlasma
        no_of_packets : int
        no_of_virtual_packets : int
        nthreads : int
        last_run : bool

        Returns
        -------
        None
        """
        self._integrator = FormalIntegrator(
                model,
                plasma,
                self)
        self.time_of_simulation = self.calculate_time_of_simulation(model)
        self.volume = model.volume
        self._initialize_estimator_arrays(self.volume.shape[0],
                                          plasma.tau_sobolevs.shape)
        self._initialize_geometry_arrays(model)

        self._initialize_packets(model.t_inner.value,
                                 no_of_packets)

        montecarlo.montecarlo_radial1d(
            model, plasma, self,
            virtual_packet_flag=no_of_virtual_packets,
            nthreads=nthreads,
            last_run=last_run)
        # Workaround so that j_blue_estimator is in the right ordering
        # They are written as an array of dimension (no_of_shells, no_of_lines)
        # but python expects (no_of_lines, no_of_shells)
        self.j_blue_estimator = np.ascontiguousarray(
                self.j_blue_estimator.flatten().reshape(
                    self.j_blue_estimator.shape, order='F')
                )
        self.Edotlu_estimator = np.ascontiguousarray(
                self.Edotlu_estimator.flatten().reshape(
                    self.Edotlu_estimator.shape, order='F')
                )

    def legacy_return(self):
        return (self.output_nu, self.output_energy,
                self.j_estimator, self.nu_bar_estimator,
                self.last_line_interaction_in_id,
                self.last_line_interaction_out_id,
                self.last_interaction_type,
                self.last_line_interaction_shell_id)

    def get_line_interaction_id(self, line_interaction_type):
        return ['scatter', 'downbranch', 'macroatom'].index(
            line_interaction_type)

    @property
    def output_nu(self):
        return u.Quantity(self._output_nu, u.Hz)

    @property
    def output_energy(self):
        return u.Quantity(self._output_energy, u.erg)

    @property
    def virtual_packet_nu(self):
        try:
            return u.Quantity(self.virt_packet_nus, u.Hz)
        except AttributeError:
            warnings.warn(
                    "MontecarloRunner.virtual_packet_nu:"
                    "compile with --with-vpacket-logging"
                    "to access this property", UserWarning)
            return None

    @property
    def virtual_packet_energy(self):
        try:
            return u.Quantity(self.virt_packet_energies, u.erg)
        except AttributeError:
            warnings.warn(
                    "MontecarloRunner.virtual_packet_energy:"
                    "compile with --with-vpacket-logging"
                    "to access this property", UserWarning)
            return None

    @property
    def virtual_packet_luminosity(self):
        try:
            return self.virtual_packet_energy / self.time_of_simulation
        except TypeError:
            warnings.warn(
                    "MontecarloRunner.virtual_packet_luminosity:"
                    "compile with --with-vpacket-logging"
                    "to access this property", UserWarning)
            return None

    @property
    def packet_luminosity(self):
        return self.output_energy / self.time_of_simulation

    @property
    def emitted_packet_mask(self):
        return self.output_energy >= 0

    @property
    def emitted_packet_nu(self):
        return self.output_nu[self.emitted_packet_mask]

    @property
    def reabsorbed_packet_nu(self):
        return self.output_nu[~self.emitted_packet_mask]

    @property
    def emitted_packet_luminosity(self):
        return self.packet_luminosity[self.emitted_packet_mask]

    @property
    def reabsorbed_packet_luminosity(self):
        return -self.packet_luminosity[~self.emitted_packet_mask]

    @property
    def montecarlo_reabsorbed_luminosity(self):
        return u.Quantity(
                np.histogram(
                    self.reabsorbed_packet_nu,
                    weights=self.reabsorbed_packet_luminosity,
                    bins=self.spectrum_frequency.value)[0],
                'erg / s'
                )

    @property
    def montecarlo_emitted_luminosity(self):
        return u.Quantity(
                np.histogram(
                    self.emitted_packet_nu,
                    weights=self.emitted_packet_luminosity,
                    bins=self.spectrum_frequency.value)[0],
                'erg / s'
                )

    @property
    def montecarlo_virtual_luminosity(self):
        return (
                self._montecarlo_virtual_luminosity[:-1] /
                self.time_of_simulation.value)

    def calculate_emitted_luminosity(self, luminosity_nu_start,
                                     luminosity_nu_end):

        luminosity_wavelength_filter = (
            (self.emitted_packet_nu > luminosity_nu_start) &
            (self.emitted_packet_nu < luminosity_nu_end))

        emitted_luminosity = self.emitted_packet_luminosity[
            luminosity_wavelength_filter].sum()

        return emitted_luminosity

    def calculate_reabsorbed_luminosity(
            self, luminosity_nu_start,
            luminosity_nu_end):

        luminosity_wavelength_filter = (
            (self.reabsorbed_packet_nu > luminosity_nu_start) &
            (self.reabsorbed_packet_nu < luminosity_nu_end))

        reabsorbed_luminosity = self.reabsorbed_packet_luminosity[
            luminosity_wavelength_filter].sum()

        return reabsorbed_luminosity

    def calculate_radiationfield_properties(self):
        """
        Calculate an updated radiation field from the :math:
        `\\bar{nu}_\\textrm{estimator}` and :math:`\\J_\\textrm{estimator}`
        calculated in the montecarlo simulation.
        The details of the calculation can be found in the documentation.

        Parameters
        ----------

        nubar_estimator : ~np.ndarray (float)

        j_estimator : ~np.ndarray (float)

        Returns
        -------

        t_rad : ~astropy.units.Quantity (float)

        w : ~numpy.ndarray (float)

        """

        t_rad = (
                self.t_rad_estimator_constant *
                self.nu_bar_estimator /
                self.j_estimator)
        w = self.j_estimator / (
                4 * const.sigma_sb.cgs.value * t_rad ** 4 *
                self.time_of_simulation.value *
                self.volume.value)

        return t_rad * u.K, w

    def calculate_luminosity_inner(self, model):
        return (4 * np.pi * const.sigma_sb.cgs *
                model.r_inner[0] ** 2 * model.t_inner ** 4).to('erg/s')

    def calculate_time_of_simulation(self, model):
        return (1.0 * u.erg / self.calculate_luminosity_inner(model))

    def calculate_f_nu(self, frequency):
        pass

    def calculate_f_lambda(self, wavelength):
        pass

    @classmethod
    def from_config(cls, config, packet_source=None):
        """
        Create a new MontecarloRunner instance from a Configuration object.

        Parameters
        ----------
        config : tardis.io.config_reader.Configuration

        Returns
        -------
        MontecarloRunner

        """
        if config.plasma.disable_electron_scattering:
            logger.warn('Disabling electron scattering - this is not physical')
            sigma_thomson = 1e-200 * (u.cm ** 2)
        else:
            logger.debug("Electron scattering switched on")
            sigma_thomson = const.sigma_T.cgs

        spectrum_frequency = quantity_linspace(
            config.spectrum.stop.to('Hz', u.spectral()),
            config.spectrum.start.to('Hz', u.spectral()),
            num=config.spectrum.num + 1)

        return cls(seed=config.montecarlo.seed,
                   spectrum_frequency=spectrum_frequency,
                   virtual_spectrum_range=config.montecarlo.virtual_spectrum_range,
                   sigma_thomson=sigma_thomson,
                   enable_reflective_inner_boundary=config.montecarlo.enable_reflective_inner_boundary,
                   inner_boundary_albedo=config.montecarlo.inner_boundary_albedo,
                   enable_full_relativity=config.montecarlo.enable_full_relativity,
                   line_interaction_type=config.plasma.line_interaction_type,
                   integrator_settings=config.spectrum.integrated,
                   v_packet_settings=config.spectrum.virtual,
                   spectrum_method=config.spectrum.method,
                   packet_source=packet_source)


Discussing the never-ending topic of Parenting with Angela Sterritt on BC Almanac on CBC Radio! Julie Romanowski - children's behaviour & discipline specialist - take callers questions and discuss "how did good parenting become a crime?" in relation to several stories in the news lately about how parents are raising their children which includes the debate on 'free-range' parenting vs. 'helicopter' parenting. The full 30 minute radio interview is below. Take a break, have a listen, leave comments below and share with your friends.


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Beautiful Pics of Michelle Phillips Photographed by Henry Diltz in 1967
May 02, 2020 1960s, beauty, celebrity & famous people, female, portraits
A native of Long Beach, California, Michelle Phillips spent her early life in Los Angeles and Mexico City, raised by her widowed father. While working as a model in San Francisco, she met and married John Phillips in 1962 and went on to co-found the vocal group the Mamas and the Papas in 1965.
The band rose to fame with their popular singles "California Dreamin'" and "Creeque Alley", both of which she co-wrote. They released five studio albums before their dissolution in 1970.
With John Phillips, Michelle gave birth to a daughter, singer Chynna Phillips (born 1968).
These beautiful pics of Michelle Phillips were photographed by Henry Diltz in 1967, at the time she was pregnant with her first child Chynna Phillips.
(Photo © Henry Diltz)
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One of the most beautiful women of all time.


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This was supposed to be a post on the forensic interpretation of werewolf kills. However, it has been preempted by news of the most exciting kind.
Yes indeed, Kitty Irish, Daniel Phinney, and a host of werewolves that have been hanging around with me, the family, and the critique group for several years has now hit the shelves.
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Miguel Ángel Santalices Vieira, nacido en Bande (Orense) el 17 de marzo de 1955, es médico, milita en el Partido Popular y es el actual presidente del Parlamento de Galicia.

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Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, máster en Alta Dirección, Gestión y Administración Sanitaria por la Escuela d'Alta Direcció i Administració de Cataluña (EADA), diplomado en Dirección Hospitalaria y en Sanidad y máster en Salud Pública. Diploma de directivo de la Junta de Galicia.

Es funcionario del cuerpo facultativo superior de la Junta de Galicia, escala de Salud Pública y Administración Sanitaria. Fue director de los ambulatorios de Vigo, director del Hospital Psiquiátrico de Toén, director del Hospital Xeral de Vigo y director del Hospital de Ourense. Fue también profesor colaborador de la Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de Ourense.

Es miembro del Comité Ejecutivo Provincial del Partido Popular de Ourense y secretario ejecutivo de Servicios Sociales; es diputado en el Parlamento de Galicia desde la V legislatura. Fue vicepresidente de la Cámara en la V y VIII legislaturas –en relevo de Celso Delgado Arce y José Manuel Baltar Blanco, respectivamente–, portavoz de Sanidad en la VI y VII legislaturas y portavoz suplente en la V, además de vocal y presidente de diversas comisiones; vicepresidente del Parlamento de Galicia y portavoz de Sanidad del Grupo Popular en la IX Legislatura hasta su elección como presidente del Parlamento de Galicia, el 26 de enero de 2016. Sustituyó en la Presidencia de la Cámara a Pilar Rojo Noguera.

Fue reelegido presidente del Parlamento de Galicia en la Sesión Constitutiva de la X Legislatura, celebrada el 21 de octubre de 2016.

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Véase también

Enlaces externos
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Políticos del Partido Popular
Presidentes del Parlamento de Galicia
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Diputados de la VII Legislatura del Parlamento de Galicia
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Diputados de la IX Legislatura del Parlamento de Galicia
Diputados de la X Legislatura del Parlamento de Galicia
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Home > Overseas business >SHOUGANG HIERRO PERU S.A.A.
In December of 1992, SHOUGANG HIERRO PERU S.A.A. (hereafter called SHP), the head office in Lima, the capital of Republic of Peru, was established by Shougang Corporation through purchasing 98.4% shares of Hierro Peru and got the permanent mining rights of prospecting, exploiting and operating, all the mineral resources covering 670 square kilometers.
The Mine and Beneficiation Plants are located in a desert area, called Marcona country of Nazca city, Inca, on the coast of Peru, about 520 Km southeast of Lima the capital city. The mine area linked by mine roadway with Pan-American Highway, which can be arrived all around of Peru. San Nicolas Port owned by SHP, a natural harbor without silt and freezing, can accepted vessels from all over of world. The small size Airplane owned by SHP can landed at navy airport near mine area, therefore it can reached through sea line, highway and air line.
The proven reserves of the deposit is about 2.1 billion tons of iron ore, in addition with copper, cobalt, lead, zinc and other metal ores and limestone, marble, dolomite, bentonite and other abundant nonmetallic mineral resources. The final products of SHP are Blast Furnace Pellet, Direct Reduction Pellet, high grade pellet feed, high grade sinter feed, iron ore fine etc. through the process of mining, beneficiation, pelletizing and shipment. In recent years, more than 1000 tons each year are sold to the Americas, Asia and other countries and regions. The Chinese market is a major market, taking 90% of total sales. The company also has installed a power plant with total capacity of 68MW and a deep-water pier with capacity of DWT 200,000 ton.
SHP sticks to the principle of "quality, reputation" and dedicates to provide first-class products and services for domestic and foreign customers. The company is willing to develop economic and trade relations and cooperation with domestic and foreign customers on the basis of mutual benefit.
CONSORCIO EMPRESARIAL AGNAV S.A. is wholly-owned by Shougang Group. The head office be situated in Lima, the capital of Peru.
The main businesses are terminal services, shipping agents, land transport agents, aluminum production, non-metallic minerals (dolomite) mining, import and export trade, and providing procurement services for SHP.
The company is willing to develop economic and trade relations and cooperation on the basis of mutual benefit with domestic and worldwide customers, and willing to help domestic enterprises to develop business in Peru.
SHOUGANG GENERACION ELECTRICA S.A,wholly-owned by Shougang Group. The company has a four generating sets with total capacity of 68MW of (including three sets of Condenser oil unit, one diesel set). In July 1997, the company joined the Peruvian State grid to provide the electricity for SHP and local residents.
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Protest frothing up to save Frank Wang's coffee stall outside Bethnal Green tube station
Frank Wang's coffee stall outside Bethnal Green tube station. Picture source: Google
Angry commuters and passers-by who stop off for a coffee at Frank Wang's cart outside Bethnal Green tube station are protesting tonight alongside Chinese community leaders against what they say is a bid to get rid of him.
Mayor John Biggs... longstanding customer of Frank Wang's coffee stall at Bethnal Green station. Picture: Mike Brooke
Frank, a popular first-generation Chinese immigrant who set up his stall 15 years ago when the Central line was out of action after a derailment, has been hit by the arrival of a new upmarket bar close to his pitch, his supporters claim.
The father-of-two has been left shaken at the loss of his livelihood, now facing losing his business altogether.
The electricity supply provided by TfL which Frank paid for was cut by workmen, campaigners say. He bought a generator to stay in business—then found 'racist notes' left on his pitch which is driving him away.
Supporters are furious at the "inability" to get Frank's electricity supply restored by TfL, which owns the land, and Tower Hamlets Council which is the freeholder where the rival Chiringuito bar has opened in converted public toilets nearby.
"They should not engage in such tactics," customer Simon Woolley said. "Frank has been intimidated by big business which should be able to accommodate a little coffee store."
Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs, one of Frank's long-standing customers, has come out in support and wants him to stay at his pitch and have his electricity restored. He is lobbying TfL and the Mayor of London's office.
Transport for London is trying to find Frank an alternative pitch, they promised when contacted by the East London Advertiser.
Their commercial development director Graeme Craig said: "We understand this is disappointing for Mr Wang and are doing everything we can with the council to offer alternative locations close by, to make sure his business continues to thrive in the Bethnal Green community."
The Chiringuito bar's owners are aware of tonight's protest. Their public relations agent said: "The issue is between TfL and Frank Wang. It's nothing to do with us."
Bethnal Green's MP Rushanara Ali has also been working to resolve Frank's problems.
So has the Chinese community. Edmund Yeo at London's Chinese information centre said: "It's great to see people coming out to fight for this hard-working, good Chinese man. Our communities work better together and we'll be there supporting Frank."
The customers and Chinese community leaders are protesting outside Chiringuito's café, the former public toilets in Museum Gardens just behind Frank's pitch, at 7pm tonight.


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Aderholt introduces bill allowing unspent CARES Act funds to be utilized advancing rural broadband access
Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) on Tuesday introduced new legislation to further the advancement of affordable, high-speed rural broadband internet access.
Aderholt's bill, entitled the Enabling Extra Time to Extend Network Deployment (EXTEND) Act, would permit states to use federal CARES Act monies under the Coronavirus Relief Fund for grants for the deployment of broadband infrastructure in "unserved areas."
CARES Act funds not spent by each state are currently set to expire on December 30, 2020.
Aderholt's legislation would extend that deadline to the end of 2021 for grants made "to a provider of broadband internet access service for the deployment of infrastructure for the provision of such service."
Read the full bill here.
In a statement, Aderholt advised, "The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband. Teleworking, telemedicine, and virtual classrooms have been our reality for the better part of eight months, and it could continue into the new year. Since Congress has passed stimulus funding for Coronavirus relief, I believe states should be allowed to use that money to address this dire need."
"That is why I introduced a bill today to do just that, secure the ability for states to expand their rural broadband infrastructure with Coronavirus relief funds," he continued. "This bill will help those rural areas that have been left behind by providing a pathway for states to determine which areas are particularly underserved, while also preventing overbuilding in areas where broadband access is widespread."
Aderholt, the dean of Alabama's U.S. House delegation, is a senior member of the Committee on Appropriations, including serving as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science and as a member of the Agriculture and Rural Development Subcommittee and the Defense Subcommittee. He is known as a prominent, vocal advocate for expanding broadband access to all Alabamians — and all Americans.
RELATED: Aderholt: We need long-term broadband solutions, not band-aids
"I am hopeful that this legislation will set a precedent for future funding bills, ensuring that rural areas have access to funds to build out the broadband infrastructure they need, while also preventing waste and abuse," Aderholt concluded on Tuesday. "It's clear that adequate funding is needed now more than ever, and ensuring states the option to use Congressionally approved stimulus money for this issue is a step in the right direction."
Aderholt's Extend Act was met with praise from Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), the lead co-sponsor.
"When Americans can't access the Internet, they aren't able to participate in our 21st century economy, learn remotely, or communicate with others outside of their communities, all of which have become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic," commented Latta. "The EXTEND Act works to support the buildout of broadband infrastructure in areas that do not currently have broadband capabilities. It ensures funds from the CARES Act, which I supported earlier this year, can be granted by states for the deployment of broadband so all Americans, including people living in rural communities, have reliable internet connectivity. I'd like to thank my colleague Rep. Aderholt for his attention to this critical issue, and I am encouraged that with this bill, we are working towards a more connected future."
This came the same day that Aderholt got out of quarantine after coming into close contact with someone who subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Aderholt announced the quarantine on Sunday, November 15; his office said he did not test positive (testing negative three times) and never felt sick while in quarantine.


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Adefovir dipivoxil and peginterferon alfa-2a for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B
Technology appraisal guidance [TA96] Published date: 22 February 2006
1 Guidance
2 Clinical need and practice
3 The technologies
4 Evidence and interpretation
5 Recommendations for further research
6 Implications for the NHS
7 Implementation and audit
9 Review of guidance
Appendix A. Appraisal Committee members and NICE project team
Appendix B. Sources of evidence considered by the Committee
Appendix C. Detail on criteria for audit of the use of adefovir dipivoxil and peginterferon alfa-2a for chronic hepatitis B
Peginterferon alfa-2a
3.1 Peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys, Roche) has UK marketing authorisation for the treatment of HBeAg-positive or HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B in adults with compensated liver disease and evidence of viral replication, increased ALT and histologically verified liver inflammation and/or fibrosis. Peginterferons are formed by attaching strands of polyethylene glycol (PEG) to the interferon molecules. This slows the rate of absorption and excretion of interferon, reducing the fluctuations in serum level that occur with unmodified interferon. Peginterferons are administered once a week, compared with three or more times a week for the unmodified form.
3.2 Peginterferons have a range of adverse effects similar to those of interferons. These include influenza-like symptoms such as fever, chills, myalgias, arthralgias and headache, which are most likely to occur at the start of treatment and seldom require discontinuation of treatment. Depletion of platelets and white blood cells is common. Other adverse effects include depression, anxiety or emotional lability, which may be severe. Cardiovascular adverse effects include hypertension or hypotension, arrhythmias, oedema, myocardial infarction or stroke. Interferons are contraindicated in chronic hepatitis with decompensated cirrhosis of the liver. For full details of side effects and contraindications, see the 'Summary of product characteristics'.
3.3 A prefilled syringe containing 180 micrograms of peginterferon alfa-2a costs £132.06 (excluding VAT, 'British national formulary', 50th edition ['BNF'50]). The usual dose is 180 micrograms once a week. Costs may vary in different settings because of negotiated procurement discounts.
3.4 Adefovir is structurally related to the purine base adenine. It is converted intracellularly to the diphosphate, which inhibits the synthesis of hepatitis B virus DNA through competition for the enzyme reverse transcriptase and incorporation into the viral DNA. Adefovir is not well absorbed after oral administration so is given by mouth as the prodrug adefovir dipivoxil.
3.5 Adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera, Gilead) has UK marketing authorisation for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults with:
compensated liver disease with evidence of active viral replication, persistently elevated serum ALT levels and histological evidence of active liver inflammation and fibrosis
decompensated liver disease.
3.6 The most commonly reported adverse effects for adefovir dipivoxil are gastrointestinal effects including nausea, flatulence, diarrhoea and dyspepsia. Increases in serum creatinine are common but usually mild to moderate. However, cases of renal impairment and acute renal failure have been reported. For full details of side effects and contraindications, see the 'Summary of product characteristics'.
3.7 A pack containing 30 days' supply of adefovir dipivoxil 10 mg tablets costs £315.00 (excluding VAT, 'BNF'50). Costs may vary in different settings because of negotiated procurement discounts.


James Damore is fortunate that we don't burn heretics at the stake, because he has blasphemed.
The fired Google engineer might as well have been writing a script designed to prove that one of the world's largest companies embodies every left-wing stereotype imaginable — blinkered, intolerant, and authoritarian. Damore's memo alleged that one problem with Google's corporate culture is that people feel "shamed into silence" on important questions and, bam, they fired him. Hollywood might have rejected such a script on the grounds that Google would never do something that so confirms people's suspicions about the Left. These are supposed to be the smartest people, right?
Damore told the truth. This is not to endorse every word of his memo, but he was completely right that the subject of innate differences between men and women has become taboo. He pointed out, fairly, that whereas some on the right reject science on questions of climate change and evolution, some (many?) on the left resist science on issues of biological differences between men and women. Among left-leaning intellectuals, and that includes the types who run Google, it is not only assumed that all observed differences in traits, interests, and choices between the sexes are the result of oppression (or "socially constructed"), but it is heresy to question this view.
Left-wing outlets like Vox have labelled Damore's memo a "sexist screed," and Danielle Brown, Google's vice president for "diversity, integrity, and governance" issued a statement declining even to link to the memo because "it advanced incorrect assumptions about gender . . . and it's not a viewpoint that I or this company endorses, promotes, or encourages." That doesn't quite capture it. Google suppresses dissent, just as the memo warned. Orwell lives.
So what did he say that was so intolerable? Did he say women aren't smart? Did he say that women should not be recruited to work at Google? Hardly. He offered that perhaps biological differences between the sexes may partially account for the fact that women are not 50 percent of the engineers at Google (though they are about 48 percent of Google's non-tech employees). He observed that, on average, men tend to be more interested in things and women more interested in people. What a scandal! Except, in 2015, women accounted for 20.03 percent of all engineering graduates, but 84.43 percent of health professionals. As Mark Perry of the American Enterprise Institute noted, the share of women holding tech positions at Google (20 percent) is close to the percentage of women computer science graduates (18 percent).
Damore said that men are more competitive and women more cooperative. Studies of the effects of testosterone and other hormones confirm that there is a biological foundation for these differing traits. Damore noted that women prefer more workplace flexibility than men and that accordingly, Google might want to permit more part-time work to accommodate women's preferences. He pleaded, above all, that Google treat every person as an individual.
It is remarkable to me that any difference between the sexes is presumed to be a disadvantage for women — to the point that facts must be suppressed and orthodoxy enforced.
Our society erupts in routine firestorms about women in technical fields because that is one of the few that is male-dominated. But women far outnumber men in many other realms. Besides earning 56 percent of all bachelors degrees, women comprise 55 percent of financial managers, 59 percent of budget analysts, and 63 percent of insurance underwriters. Sixty-one percent of veterinarians are women, along with 72 percent of Ph.D. psychologists. Why are these disparities tolerable?
What Damore said about men being attracted to things and women to people is of course a generalization. Individuals will vary. Some women are into engineering and technical subjects, God bless them, just as some men are drawn to pediatrics and social work. But the bell curves are different, and the fact that men lag behind women in veterinary medicine is not necessarily due to structural sexism or discrimination. It may be a matter of preference. That was Damore's point about engineers at Google.
The other truth that is obscured by this frenzy is that the economy is tilting in the direction of women's natural advantages, not men's. The post-industrial economy rewards communication skills, interpersonal skills, and cooperative efficiency. Men's physical strength, willingness to endure danger and other hardships, and independence are of diminishing value. Those are challenges we must address for everyone's good. But as Google just showed to its shame, you can't say that and hope to survive in corporate America.