Provide transparency: Advertise precise pay, shift/schedule, benefits and simplify your role descriptions. This helps move inevitable candidate drop off up in the funnel.
Minimize touch points: The fewer touch points, the more hires you can make with the same candidate pool. For example, the most effective hiring managers are removing phone screens. In order to capture the same amount of information, hiring teams without a phone screen ask unique company questions during the application process and tease out soft skills in-person.
Turn up the speed: Turn applicants into hires in less than 14 days. This will significantly increase the likelihood of successful entry-level placement.
Measure & experiment: Diversify your time investments, measure the results with your hiring funnel over time, and evolve your process for constant improvement.
Invest in your current workforce: It is a competitive market where access to information in terms of job quality is readily available to new applicants & current employees. Investing in retention is the easiest way to reduce the need for new applicants, and create a higher quality pipeline when the need arises.
Hiring these days can be challenging, and it is even more difficult if you are overseeing a role with a large population needing constant replacement (either due to seasonality, turnover, or advancement).
Landing the right entry-level employee can be like finding a needle in a haystack, depending on your hiring process. A typical applicant funnel today has 5+ potential drop off points.
How many applicants do you need to be fully staffed all year?
Map out your hiring funnel and leverage existing data (or SWAG) to produce the number of applicants needed per hire. Finally, understand growth and turnover to capture a number of new hires needed in a given month or year.
32 applicants are required to make 1 successful hire or 1600 applicants a year to produce 50 new hires, assuming 50% falloff at each touchpoint.


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Khmelnitskiy regional academic puppet theatre
The theatre has a name "Wonder" and it really wonders everyone who visits it at least once. It started in 1970 in two rooms of Philharmonic society with the enthusiasm of its first director Sergiy Yefremov and few other actors. People thought that it was only a hobby for those who performed their plays and shows but actors proved their skills and became professionals. Some time later the Puppet Theatre moved to one of the buildings in the city center and later to the beautiful mansion of a factory-owner, Solomon Marants.
The theatre has gained its popularity by its ingenuous and philosophical art. Not only children like its shows but adults, too.
From the first years of its work the theatre became popular not only in Ukraine but in all the republics of former Soviet Union.
In the late 1980s the theatre received a new burst of energy because of two new men who arrived here and became a director ( Sergiy Brizhan) and a main artist (Mikhaylo Nikolayev). They gave a new birth to the Puppet Theatre. Now the theatre has more than 60 shows and each of them is a masterpiece.
In 2010 a new headmaster Alla Pundik organized total redecoration and made it even more attractive than before. The same year the theatre gained the title "academic".
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Why Health Care Is Ripe for Digital Disruption
February 3, 2017 • 9 min read
The bloated U.S. health care industry is poised for disruption, with the network effect providing many benefits.
The U.S. health care system, with its brick and mortar, provider-centric business model where doctors dispense face-to-face care during scheduled appointments, is ripe for digital disruption. Although many factors have insulated health care for years, change is coming, if slowly.
Platforms, networks, machine learning and artificial intelligence have enormous potential to solve problems that have plagued the industry for decades, according to the authors of this opinion piece, Barry Libert, CEO of OpenMatters and a senior fellow at Wharton's SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management; John C. Grady-Benson, medical director of the Center for Outcomes Research at the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute; Steve Schutzer, medical director of the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute and president of the Connecticut Joint Replacement Surgeons; and Megan Beck, OpenMatters' chief insights officer. The authors would like to thank LiquidHub for sponsoring the research for this series.
Digital platforms are tools that allow networks of people to come together to connect, share information, and transact with each other. Whether the participants are friends and family, colleagues and mentors, buyers and sellers or doctors and patients, the digital platform allows these networks to interact with each other in ways beyond the physical world to make our lives easier and better. Once established, digital platforms can scale easily. And as they grow, they create increasing value for their participants.
Digital platforms are already disrupting markets broadly. Well-known examples include Airbnb, which is among the most valuable hoteliers but does not own a hotel; Uber, which has become more valuable than Ford and GM but does not manufacture or own a fleet of cars; Facebook, the world's largest publisher with 1.7 billion writers who also act as editors; and Amazon, which is sailing past Walmart by focusing on e-commerce. These companies focus their investing on digital platforms rather than physical assets, and they use the technology, data and relationships of their networks to create exponentially more value than an analog organization ever could on its own. This 'network effect' leads to the emergence of new business and mental models.
The health care industry — specifically medical care — is not impervious to these new business models. It has long been insulated from disruption due to the intricacies of navigating opaque billing systems, the deification of doctors, regulations that suppress competition, and other factors. But now change is coming about. Silicon Valley has been funding a number of startups that are disrupting parts of the industry — and more are likely to come.
Digital Platforms Solve Health Care Problems
Notwithstanding decades of proposed fixes, the health care system today remains woefully fragmented, physician-centric, siloed, disconnected from the holistic needs of patients and in dire financial condition. Consider the following common grievances about health care, and how new digital tools, networks and platforms can address them:
Doctor visits for commonly treated or chronic conditions still require patients to come to the office, and wait, often for hours, to get seen.
What have we tried? The use of 'physician extenders' such as nurse practitioners to lighten doctors' workloads.
What should we do? Enable patients to access validated and shared health care data and information, followed by convenient interaction with a network of available doctors through online platforms or videoconferencing.
Systems for coordinating care between multiple physicians treating a patient with a complicated medical condition are inadequate — resulting in duplicative and unnecessary testing, misdiagnoses, and poor health outcomes.
What have we tried? It is up to patients to obtain and share their records with multiple physicians, which wastes time and effort.
What should we do? Create tools to input and store integrated health records across the entire cycle of care, easily accessible to practitioners engaged in a patient's care, but with privacy safeguards.
The diagnosis and treatment of many disease states is a complex process. It involves a deep physiological understanding of bodily systems and demands accurate interpretation of a multitude of lab and imaging reports. However, physicians can be constrained by their singular experiences and often make intuitive, non-data-driven medical decisions.
What have we tried? Doctors attempt to keep up with a burgeoning pile of medical literature and then advise patients to seek multiple opinions.
What should we do? Create machine learning and artificial intelligence systems to improve the accuracy of diagnoses and customize treatment, or even create platforms for doctors to crowdsource insight from more experienced peers for challenging cases.
Preventative care to maintain good health and avoid common lifestyle-related conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease remains largely an afterthought. Physicians focus on solving medical conditions, not nurturing good health. Many patients only interact with their doctor annually, if that.
What have we tried? Advising patients to change their habits, hoping they do, and checking in next year.
What should we do? Create virtual systems for patients and health care providers that can regularly monitor lifestyle habits and health conditions, intervening when needed. Some Internet of Things devices can capture and send data wirelessly to doctors and hospitals.
The technology needed to implement such solutions is here, and has been for some time. While an upfront investment is often required to create the network, ongoing costs should be dramatically reduced. The system would make the interaction between patient and medical professional more efficient, and could improve outcomes.
"The health care system today remains woefully fragmented, physician-centric, siloed, disconnected from the holistic needs of patients, and in dire financial condition."
Two hurdles stand in the way of advancements: the recalcitrant mindset of the health care community and the heavy hand of regulations. Despite these limitations, some visionary organizations and startups are making progress.
Virtual doctor appointments are increasingly being offered. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, for example, has partnered with telemedicine startup AmericanWell to offer patients access to doctors through videoconferencing.
At-home tools for capturing clinical data will allow doctors to extend the range of conditions that can be treated with virtual consultations. MedWand, for example, is a device that lets doctors remotely measure your heart rate and oxygen levels, and examine your eyes, ears and throat, among others.
Patients with difficult-to-diagnose conditions can turn to CrowdMed, which uses crowdsourcing to solve tough medical cases.
The startup Practice Fusion offers cloud-based electronic health records software. This software streamlines processes for doctors and simplifies interactions with networks including pharmacies and labs. It also allows patients to access their health records, results and prescriptions electronically.
Blockchain technology, originally developed for the finance sector, is entering the health care space as a way to securely communicate sensitive data among a network of parties such as researchers, doctors and patients. Although mostly early stage, a variety of startups are finding novel uses for the blockchain.
As the health care crisis worsens while technology advances, new tools and platforms will emerge that will change our traditional notion of how health care can be delivered. But it won't be without challenges.
"Two hurdles stand in the way of advancements: the recalcitrant mindset of the health care community and the heavy hand of regulations."
Regulatory Restrictions
An estimated $1 trillion of the $3.3 trillion that the U.S. spends annually on health care is wasted — presenting an opportunity for disruption by tech startups. However, overcoming the protectionist tendencies of industry incumbents is one thing, dealing with outdated federal regulations is another. These laws include the Copeland Anti-kickback Act (1934), the Stark Law (1990) that bans a physician from doing referrals in which there is a conflict of interest, and the patient privacy HIPAA Act (1996).
Created with noble intentions, these regulations are widely recognized barriers to aligning health care stakeholder relationships with the essential needs of the patients. They also impede digital-based solutions and stifle innovation, and as such need to be replaced with contemporary regulations that protect patient confidentiality while fostering greater flexibility and empowering digital transformation.
An array of additional medical malpractice and litigation concerns fueled by electronic transmissions of health data must also be acknowledged by 21st century regulations. What we cannot do is let these worries halt the adoption of technology that will revolutionize health care.
But who will lead the charge to change the regulatory climate? While health care professionals have deep insight into the implications and practicality of regulation, most prefer not to dive into policy. Unfortunately, this leaves the policy-making to politicians — and probably some entrepreneurs who wish to create space within the regulations for their new enterprises. If established players want to have a role in shaping the future of regulation, the time to step forward is now.
Whoever leads the charge, and we hope they are those with deep health care experience, a new mental model within the health care industry will be essential. Accessible customer-centric health care networks connected by digital platforms will reinvent the patient-doctor relationship, as well as the traditional role of the physician. Indeed, physicians may operate in virtual integrated practice units that will use today's digital platforms to enable patients direct access to the insights they need. They will become "information analysts" and trusted advisors, using machine learning and artificial intelligence systems to improve patient care.
Instead of being the final authority on treatment plans, physicians may provide options and advise patients to consult with a network of similar patients to determine which plans best fit their goals. This shift away from authority and control may be a difficult pill to swallow, so to speak, for many in health care, but every patient deserves ultimate control over their own health care.
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Louisville is positively littered with blown-glass studios. I'm not sure why, but it creates a pretty competitive environment for hands-on workshops for the rest of us. Especially this time of year, just about all of them invite you to come learn about glass blowing and create your own handmade ornament to take home or give as a gift. Take your friends, your family, or get your coworkers together for some bonding in a super-warm place while it's blowing and cold outside. These Louisville studios are all offering ornament making this year.
300 E. Chestnut St., Cordon, Ind.
This article was originally posted in December 2013 and was updated on November 30, 2018.


Professor Fiona McQueen was appointed as Scotland's Chief Nursing Officer in March 2015.
The Chief Nursing Officer is supported by three Associate Chief Nursing Officers and a Chief Health Professions Officer who lead on professional advice and key work streams.
Professor McQueen joined the Scottish Government as interim Chief Nursing Officer in November 2014 after serving as Executive Nurse Director for NHS Ayrshire and Arran for 15 years. Previously, she was Executive Nurse Director at NHS Lanarkshire.


A prestigious major cruise line are looking for 1st Engine Repairman to join their fleet.
Assist 1st Engineer with maintenance and repairs with a strong emphasis on welding skills.
- 2 to 3 years of shipboard experience as welder, fitter, engine repairman.


to or in a foreign country; "they had never travelled abroad"
Any geographic location not in the aggregate United States, which includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the other areas.
Places outside of the United States where you can go to model, such as London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo.
A country other than England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales where UK tax laws do not apply.
To dream that you are abroad, or going abroad, foretells that you will soon, in company with a party, make a pleasant trip, and you will find it necessary to absent yourself from your native country for a sojourn in a different climate.
(1377): Outside. This took on the original meaning of about when that word took on its current meaning in the 13th century. A slightly older meaning was 'widely or greatly scattered'. It took on its more familiar meaning of 'going to foreign lands' in the mid-15th century.


Corporate Event & Gift Ideas - The Perfect Social and Engaging Event!
Welcome to the Official blog of artist Renee Dumont's Luv Hues site, owner of The Painting Party Connection. If you are planning a special corporate event that's fun and unique and are looking for the perfect gift that is highly prized and customized then you have come to the right place. Renee has got everything bundled here in a package.
Paint party corporate events are a great way to not only encourage networking, but this can also be a great team bonding event and morale booster for your staff. If you are taking your employees away from their free time, then it is often a good idea to invite their families. Make your employees feel like the company not only cares about them but the well-being of their family too.
An important part of hosting a paint party corporate function is to reward your employees for all of their hard work. A paint party event is generally after-hours, and so, you don't want them to dread the thought of attending. Employees value their own time, so if they are obligated to attend then it is important to ensure them that a paint party is a good time.
We encourage you to plan the event somewhere outside of work. Why? You will make them enjoy time out in a new atmosphere.
Now what if you could give a highly prized, personalized gift that showed one of your hard workers that they're special, that guarantees both yours AND your client's satisfaction, AND is within your budget?
Companies all over the U.S. and Canada – big and small– have been using Renee Dumont's fine art framed Prints for all kinds of corporate gifts, awards, prizes, donations, and presents, including: Safety Awards, Retirement Gifts, Anniversaries, VIP Presentations, Fundraisers, Thank You Gifts, and Sales Awards.


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Rumor: Next Skylanders game to feature vehicles
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 5 Comments
A new Skylanders game is coming at some point this year. Much of the project has been shrouded in mystery, but the company did say back in February that it will be "innovative". While Activision has been keeping quiet for the most part, we appear to have an important detail about what's new in the latest Skylanders entry.
Liam Robertson, who tends to be in the know when it comes to cancelled games and titles that are in development, wrote on Twitter today that this year's Sklanders will feature vehicles. Robertson also said that the game is planned for all major gaming platforms, which should (unsurprisingly) include Wii U.
Activision has typically announced its Skylanders games in the spring, but this one still hasn't been officially revealed. Perhaps we'll hear something at E3?
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Activision confirms another round of tracks for Guitar Hero Live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 4 Comments
Activision has confirmed a new more tracks for Guitar Hero Live. Players will be able to experience the following songs:
Royal Blood "Little Monster"
Marilyn Manson "Disposable Teens"
Killswitch Engage "In Due Time"
Marmozets "Move Shake Hide"
Of Mice & Men "Bones Exposed"
Deftones "Diamond Eyes"
Vista Chino "Sweet Remain"
Bring Me the Horizon "Shadow Moses"
Mastodon "High Road"
Trivium "Strife"
The initial Guitar Hero Live set list was announced last week. For those that missed it, you can check it out right here.
Source: Activision PR
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Guitar Hero Live – initial set list
Activision and FreeStyle Games will be updating Guitar Hero Live with plenty of new songs after launch. However, the game will feature an initial set list, which has now been shared by Rolling Stone.
On release day, the following songs will be available in Guitar Hero Live:
The Black Keys – "Gold on the Ceiling"
Blitz Kids – "Sometimes"
Ed Sheeran – "Sing"
Fall Out Boy – "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)"
Gary Clark, Jr. – "Don't Owe You a Thang"
Green Day – "Nuclear Family"
The Killers – "When You Were Young"
The Lumineers – "Ho Hey"
My Chemical Romance – "Na Na Na"
Pierce the Veil – "King for a Day (feat. Kellin Quinn)"
The Rolling Stones – "Paint it Black"
Skrillex – "Bangarang"
The War on Drugs – "Under the Pressure"
Black Veil Brides – "In The End"
Rage Against the Machine – "Guerrilla Radio"
Judas Priest – "Breaking the Law"
Pantera – "Cowboys From Hell"
Sleigh Bells – "Bitter Rivals"
System of a Down – "Chop Suey!"
Alter Bridge – "Cry of Achilles"
Alt-J – "Left Hand Free"
Broken Bells – "Leave It Alone"
Red Hot Chili Peppers – "Higher Ground"
The Pretty Reckless – "Going to Hell"
Guitar Hero Live will launch on Wii U this fall.
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First round of songs confirmed for Guitar Hero Live
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 1 Comment
Guitar Hero Live's first wave of songs have been confirmed through the game's Facebook page. The soundtrack will be comprised of Top 40 songs including Ed Sheeran's "Sing" and "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men, "Don't Owe You a Thang" by Gary Clark Jr., "Cry of Achilles" by Alter Bridge, and more.
The full first ten songs are listed in the image below. Those who are interested in any of the music can have a listen by checking out the following Spotify playlist:
Update: Treyarch comments on Black Ops III platforms – CallofDuty.com now supporting Nintendo Network IDs
Posted on 7 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in News, Wii U | 57 Comments
Update 2: Perhaps there's a tiny bit of hope after all? It's not too much to go on, but take a look at this excerpt from a Eurogamer article:
"We're working on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. That's it," he (Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia) added. As for other platforms such as PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and – stop smirking at the back – Wii U? We were directed to Activision, which said it had no further platform announcements at this time.
Lamia didn't explicitly say that Black Ops III isn't in the works for Wii U. With Nintendo versions, Activision has announced those after the initial Call of Duty reveals. But we've never seen a case in which PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U versions were confirmed at a later date. Is that's what's going to happen this time around? I really have no clue anymore. It won't be fun if we're waiting months to find out if a Wii U version is/isn't happening!
Update from Brian (4/26): Bumping this to the top. I don't usually like talking about "x game not coming to Wii U" unless a developer explains/comments on the situation, so I'll leave this here instead.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III was speculated as possibly coming to Wii U, but it seems as though it won't be happening. The official website says that it's only for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
In a strange turn of events, despite Wii U seemingly being dropped from Call of Duty support, Nintendo Network IDs have shown up at CallofDuty.com for you to link your profile with.
It's interesting to note that with the recent announcement of Black Ops III, and the fact it's Treyarch's turn to develop this year's title – who's also responsible for every Call of Duty to make it to the Wii U – this leads to speculation that we could possibly be seeing Black Ops III make an appearance on Nintendo's console despite missing 2014's Advanced Warfare by Sledgehammer Games.
A couple of months back, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare was seen briefly in Target's database for Wii U, and though it's not out of the question that the Wii U could be getting it this year instead of Black Ops III considering Treyarch handled the Ghosts port from Infinity Ward, it would also be impractical to have Treyarch working on two games simultaneously, not to mention marketing an older title when the interest has quickly passed would be a tough thing to sell (looking at you, Watch Dogs).
What do you make of this? Would you like to see Black Ops III make it to the Wii U this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
More: Activision, Call of Duty, Treyarch
Guitar Hero Live behind the scenes trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
Activision has prepared a new behind the scenes trailer for Guitar Hero Live. Watch it below.
Guitar Hero Live fact sheet
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, News, Wii U | 2 Comments
Last week, Activision finally announced the next entry in the Guitar Hero franchise titled "Guitar Hero Live". If you're interested in learning more about the game, check out the comprehensive fact sheet below. There are plenty of details for the uninformed!
More: Activision, fact sheet, FreeStyleGames, Guitar Hero Live
Tons of Guitar Hero Live details
Polygon was recently given an opportunity to go hands-on with Guitar Hero Live, and published an extensive report about the game. We've rounded up a ton of details below, though you can find the full article here.
– Fist-person perspective live-action video
– Always online music
– Game comes with one guitar
– In development for about 3 years
"Guitar Hero created this pop culture phenomenon. Really, I would argue, it was one of the first titles to transcend our entire category and become this household name. But it's been a while. It's been five years since the last release. There's so much emotion and passion around the Guitar Hero brand at the company. It's something we always intended to bring back, when we had that legit innovation that would transform the way you play the game in a fundamental way. It's taken until now to have that. FreeStyle delivered that vision. I believe this truly is the reinvention of Guitar Hero." – Tyler Michaud, senior director of product management at Activision
"We always knew, like Tyler said, if we ever brought Guitar Hero back it had to be because we came up with some great innovation and made some big changes. The way we started it, we took it right to its core, its base. We said, what was it about Guitar Hero that was so cool in the first place? Why did it become the game it became?" – Jamie Jackson, creative director and studio head at FreeStyleGames
– The team was examining the game and plastic controller, and felt they could make mastering the game easier/deeper with a more prolonged experience
– The new guitar keeps the whammy bar and strummer of the original
– This version shifts all of the buttons to the top of the neck
– Controller has 6 buttons in 2 rows of 3
More: Activision, details roundup, FreeStyleGames, Guitar Hero Live
Guitar Hero Live footage
Guitar Hero Live screenshots, a look at the guitar controller
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Screenshots, Wii U | 0 comments
Activision released the first set of screenshots from Guitar Hero Live. You can find them below.
We also have a look at the new guitar controller:
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Giant war plane models
By Rob Morgan
This is very British specific, not a review, but a suggestion perhaps.
Here is a new series of metal models in 1/144th and 1/200th scale which has just appeared in bookshops and news agents in the UK, and has a few surprises in it!
The first aircraft is the Lancaster, workhorse of Bomber Command, and a legend in its own right. This is a very late war 617 (Dambusters) Squadron machine, with a Tallboy bomb to be slung under — to be used against U-Boat pens. It's most unusual and at only £1.99, a real giveaway. Wingspan is some 8″ by the way. Air wargamers might venture three of them to make a decent flight for an on-table game against Luftwaffe fighters and flak, but it's a pity in some ways that this isn't a standard Lancaster with all three turrets.
The second aircraft has just appeared at £3.99, and in 1/144th scale too. The is the amazing Junkers Ju290, a vast aircraft and very unusual indeed. This is the first model of it I've ever seen, and it dwarfs the Lancaster! Wingspan over 12″ and, in camouflage with three turrets and a gondola, this is a maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
Each of the models I've seen comes with landing gear down and a sturdy stand, by the way.
I can't think of a wargame use for the Ju290, except as a target for an SAS raid, parked on the ground, but I'm sure there is one!
The third model is to be an Avro Vulcan, one of the most beautiful aircraft ever designed, but prices are creeping up. This is to be on sale at £7.99.
The next model after the Vulcan will be the B-17 Flying Fortress, and that obviously will have wargames uses, though it will, I suspect, sell at around £9 or £10.
Something to look out for.
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JAird says:
Ah – you've saved me a task here – I picked up the Ju290 yesterday and was gazing lovingly at it last night. It's huge ! I don't know what to do with it either!
The insert in the magazine said that normal cover price will be £7.99 – which is pretty reasonable considering what you get.
One thing that made me chuckle – there's a subscription offer (there always is). Now they've said all the aeroplanes will be 1:144th scale (unless they are REALLY big in which case it'll be 1:200th). The series is called Giant Warplanes. So, what is the subscription gift ? Four extra models – F117, Harrier jump jet, a Hawker Hurricane and a Supermarine Spitfire. In 1:144th none of these will be "Giant" (I've built them all in 1:144th – except the Harrier – and they are quite small really!).
George Arnold says:
((Chris Breeds submits the following.))
Message: Will the Vickers Valiant and Handley Page Victor be issued in the present series of giant war planes?, as my father was a crew chief on all 3 aircraft.
Chris Breeds


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From Iceland — Breaking Boundaries: The Reykjavík International Film Festival holds its 14th edition
Breaking Boundaries: The Reykjavík International Film Festival holds its 14th edition
Jenna Mohammed
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This year's Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) will be held on 28 September, all the way through to 8 October. The program is made up of diverse films offering something for every film fanatic. Featuring an array of films to see over the upcoming weeks, RIFF has a lineup of honorary guests consisting of directors Werner Herzog, Olivier Assayas, and Valeska Grisebach. RIFF will be screening multiple films by each guest, along with master classes, which are open to the public. The classes are set to be hosted by Herzog and Assayas, making for a great addition to the festival.
There are several categories of RIFF, such as New Visions, where international debut films by up-and-coming filmmakers are played, then there are films from more established filmmakers overseas such as 'Faces Places' by Agnès Varda and Jean René or 'Borg vs McEnroe' from Janus Metz Pedersen, which just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. This year's opening film is Hlynur Pálmason's feature debut 'Winter Brothers,' an Icelandic production, highlighting the festival's spirit. In addition, there are selections of documentaries to see. "We try to show films that give us a window of what is happening in the world," says program coordinator Ana Catalá. "We have a documentary competition called A Different Tomorrow. Here we highlight films that take a stance on making us better citizens of the world, environmentally and socially."
"Iceland is thriving. There are so many great films being made here. It's a great production country."
With an extensive program, one of the festival's most key aspect is its feature of international shorts: "We have a really amazing international short film program", says Ana. "Throughout six programs, we bring films to Iceland that break boundaries and reinvent the ways of making cinema. We have films from Toronto, Berlinale, and Locarno among others… Short films are often overlooked in film festivals, but these emerging filmmakers are the ones that are going to have a lot to say in the near future".
For your average moviegoer, RIFF takes part in the kick-off to the movie season. "Iceland is thriving," Ana says. "There are so many great films being made here. It's a great production country. Iceland is a very strategic place because of its connection between Europe and North America. Many people from all over the world come to the Reykjavík International Film Festival."
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Florida man busted smuggling lizards overseas with weird sock trick
A Florida man pleaded guilty to his part in a trafficking scheme in which live water monitor lizards were stuffed into socks and concealed inside electronics to be smuggled from the Philippines to the United States.
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Akbar Akram, 44, pleaded guilty in Tampa federal court Wednesday to one count of wildlife trafficking in violation of the Lacey Act and the the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Treaty, court records show.
Akram admitted to illegally importing more than 20 live water monitor lizards from the Philippines in 2016, a U.S. Justice Department statement said. He avoided customs authorities by placing the lizards in socks, which were sealed closed with tape and concealed inside electronic equipment and shipped under a false label. The equipment was transported through commercial carriers to Akram's associate in Massachusetts.
As part of his plea, Akram admitted that he knew the monitor lizards he received had been taken in violation of Philippine law and that the import violated U.S. law, according to the statement. Akram also admitted that upon receiving the monitor lizards, he sold some of them to customers in Colorado, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Approximately 70 monitor lizard species are characterized by elongated necks, heavy bodies, long-forked tongues, strong claws and long tails. Water monitor lizards are native to South and Southeastern Asia. The yellow-headed water monitor, the white-headed water monitor and the marbled water monitor are found in the Philippines.
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JOINAUDIO is an innovative and unique conference call service, with no activation fees, which integrates traditional conference calling using the PSTN (Public Service Telephone Network) with VoIP (Voice over IP Networks). This means that you can join a call from a personal computer, a tablet or a smartphone using only an internet connection.
Telephone access is available in more than 40 countries worldwide with the possibility to activate up to 3000 extra PoPs or local in country telephone numbers.
JOINAUDIO is the first conference call service to offer iNum, a single global access telephone number which allows you to join a conference from anywhere in the world. iNum removes the need to carry a list of local in country access numbers or PoPs. In addition by installing a softphone on your PC, tablet or smartphone you can actually reduce your telephone charges to zero.
JOINAUDIO is not just audio conferencing: with just a few clicks our simple web user interface offers real-time management of call reports and management of your call recordings. With our free JOINAUDIO app, you can make conference simply via an iPhone or iPad.
A single global access telephone number to join a conference from anywhere in the world.
More than 40 PoPs from local to toll free numbers are already active in Europe, America, Middle and Far East with a possibility to activate new countries on request, choosing among 3000 PoPs available.
To join a JOINAUDIO conference call from Skype just add to your Skype contact list joinaudio.joinconferencing.com and then make the normal Skype audio call. When prompted to enter the Conference Code, dial the code (followed by #) from the numeric keypad accessible from the menu Call -> Show Skype keypad.
Thanks to our JOINAUDIO Moderator application you can control and manage your conference calls directly from a PC or a tablet connected to the Internet: you can see who is connected, mute microphones, activate call recording, download MP3 files and much more.
Thanks to a softphone client integrated directly into the JOINAUDIO Moderator application you are able to connect with a HD audio quality VoIP connection: with just one click to download the client you join a conference call without a telephone. If your company has a VoIP enabled PBX or IP PBX you can connect directly to the JOINAUDIO service and immediately reduce telephone costs for conference calls.
With our JOINAUDIO Moderator application it's easy to share your desktop, documents, tables or any other content or application with the other participants during a phone conference. An integrated chat is available to exchange text messages during the conference call.
Just install our JOINAUDIO CALL free app to join a conference with your iPhone or iPad. You can also use other VoIP call applications available on the market. Our help desk is always at your disposal to help you with configuration. Thanks to our JOINAUDIO Moderator application, you will have full control of the conference via a tablet as well.
Our automatic JOINAUDIO conference calls are very simple to use: just dial the phone number of the nearest PoP and enter a participant or moderator code. However, if you prefer to be connected to a conference by an operator, you can rely on our multilingual call center: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish.
In addition to our conference call rooms with a permanent moderator and participant PIN allocated, you can also book a spot or instant audio conference. An access code is generated which is valid for the duration of the conference and is then permanently deleted on completion of the conference. Spot conferences avoid the risk of people using your PIN to enter your conference call uninvited.
If you are a frequent traveller or often join conference calls while out of the office, JOINAUDIO Call gives you one-click direct access to conferences, regardless of whether you are the host or a participant. JOINAUDIO Call is the perfect application for managing your conference calls from your iPhone or iPad: you can set up or join a phone conference with just a finger tap. Your conference codes and favorite phone numbers will be always at your fingertips. Using this app you won't have to consult the list of PoPs because your device will automatically locate the nearest one. JOINAUDIO Call will allow you to schedule a conference call with a few taps and automatically send e-mail invitations to the partecipants. Alarms and notifications will always keep you informed. By enabling VoIP you'll be able to use a software client to make further savings on telephone calls. The app is free and available on the Apple Store.
Which devices can be used to connect to a conference call?
You can connect to the JOINAUDIO conference call service using fixed-line telephones, mobile phones, VoIP softphones, tablets, smartphones and even Skype.
Is the JOINAUDIO conference call service compatible with all major telecommunication companies?
The JOINAUDIO conference call service can be accessed from any fixed-line or mobile network operator (eg. Vodafone) by dialling the conference call access number (PoP).
What is the JOINAUDIO CALL app?
If you are a frequent traveller or even just participate in conference calls when you are away from the office, the JOINAUDIO CALL app allows access to your conference call with just one click directly from your smartphone or tablet, either as organizer or as a participant. JOINAUDIO CALL is the perfect app to manage conference calls from an iPhone or iPad and your conference PIN codes and favourite phone numbers will always be at hand. Using this app means that you no longer need to consult the list of country access codes or PoPs because your mobile device will automatically locate the nearest one. JOINAUDIO CALL allows you to schedule a conference call with just a few taps and automatically sends an e-mail invitation to all the participants. Alarms and notifications keep you up to date with all your scheduled meetings and information is updated automatically. You can make additional savings on your telephone bill by enabling a VoIP application on your smartphone. The JOINAUDIO CALL app is free and you can download it from the Apple Store.
Is it necessary to book a new conference call every time?
Absolutely not. Once you have received your access codes and the list of access numbers for each country (PoPs), you can organize a conference call by yourself, whenever you need to: 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
How many access points (PoPs) are available with the JOINAUDIO conference call service?
Currently there are 120 active PoPs in the world. There are also 22 toll-free numbers. You can ask our helpdesk for an updated list of all conference call access numbers. You can also request the activation of a specific PoP if required.
How many devices can be connected to a conference call?
A JOINAUDIO conference call can host up to 100 participants. This number can be increased on request.
How is the JOINAUDIO conference call service charged?
The JOINAUDIO conferencing service is provided on a pay-per-use basis with no activation fees. The price is applied on a per-minute basis for each device connected to the conference call. Companies that frequently have conference calls throughout the year can pay opt to pay on a flat rate basis.
How much do telephone service providers charge for access to JOINAUDIO conference call service?
To join a conference call from a public service telephone network you only pay the fee applied by your local telephone operator for a call to the country of the PoP number in use. The price depends on the contract with your mobile or fixed telephony provider. Usually, your calls to a local PoP are really low cost or even free of charge: many mobile operators offer packages with free minutes of national calls included. You can check out the pricing in the contract of your fixed-line or mobile telephony, or in your telephone bills.
How to choose the right access number (PoP) to call?
To join an audioconference it is better to call an access number of the country where you are located. If a country has several PoPs, you can choose any of them: the numbers are the same in terms of costs and access modes.
How to join a conference call from a country where there is no PoP activated?
What is the difference between local PoP numbers and toll-free numbers?
PoP numbers are regular geographic phone numbers with local area codes. The benefit of using a local PoP is that the host of the conference call room is only charged for the service (on a per minute per participant basis), while each participant connected to the conference call pays the cost of his own call to the PoP number. In the case of toll-free numbers, the host of the conference call room pays both the service charge and for the telephone call of the participants.
Is it better to join a conference call using a local number or a toll-free number?
Generally participants are provided with local numbers because toll-free numbers have higher costs for the company. It is possible, however, to provide some participants with local numbers and others with toll-free numbers for the same conference call. Toll free numbers are provided for when you do not want some participants to pay the cost of the phone call.
How can I join a conference call from Skype?
You should add joinaudio.joinconferencing.com to your Skype contacts list, make a call as usual and enter your code followed by # using the Skype numeric keypad.
Why is the code I dialled from the phone not accepted?
Probably the code was entered incorrectly. However if the code is correct, make sure that the phone you used to join your conference call is equipped with a DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) keyboard.
What is the difference between a host code and a participant code?
The host code is reserved for the person hosting the conference call and enables in call control functions such as the possibility to block access to the conference call to other users, mute participants, record conference calls, conduct Q&A sessions etc.
Why am I prompted to enter the participant code instead of the host code?
This is because one of the participants has already joined the conference call as its host. Be careful when you communicate the access codes: make sure that the host code is not erroneously provided to unauthorized persons.
Do the codes received after conference call service activation last forever?
The host code and the participant code received in the JOINAUDIO service activation email can be used indefinitely.
How can I get extra codes to make more conference calls at the same time?
You can get an infinite number of host/participant code pairs for your conference call. Just use the control panel to create a new conference and determine the period of validity of the new codes.
What should I do if the call drops out during a conference call?
If the line drops out, do I still pay for the entire conference?
No, you pay only for the minutes spent in your conference call.
Is it possible to change conference call access codes?
No, the conference codes cannot be changed. If you want to schedule a conference call with temporary codes you can book a spot audioconference.
What is a spot conference call?
A spot conference call is a conference where the generated access codes are valid for a set time period only. This time period can be defined by the client. Once this time period has expired the codes are then deleted.
Why is my call forwarded to an operator?
Will an operator notify the host when all the participants are connected?
No. Once the conference call has been started it is the host's responsibility to wait until all the participants are connected. In order to see the list of participants who have already connected, the host of the conference can use the Moderator web interface (an application for conference call management) and then invite participants by mail.
What data can be shared during a conference call?
Is it possible to limit the duration of a conference call?
The maximum duration of a conference call is 4 hours. When necessary, it is possible to ask our operators for an extension of this limit. It is also possible to determine a time limit for a conference call in advance so that once this time limit is reached, the conference ends automatically whether the host is still present or not.
Is it possible to record a conference call?
Conference calls can be recorded and replayed via the Moderator web interface. It is also possible to download recorded files in mp3 format during the whole period for which the access codes remain valid.
Which functions are available to the host of a conference call?
The host can manage the conference call by means of the Moderator web interface. The host can view and manage all the participants using functions such as mute microphones, enable/disable recording, block access to the conference call, share data, manage Q&A sessions and broadcast previously recorded audio files to the conference and more.
Is it possible to end a conference call if someone has logged in as an unauthorized host?
A conference call can be ended by the host by logging in to the Moderator Web Interface using your username and password. The username and password should only be known by the authorized host. Once you have logged in, select the end conference call option from the web interface. Afterwards, we would recommended that the access codes, which were used without permission are deleted and new ones are created. You can also ask an operator to block the conference.
How can I prevent unauthorized access to a conference call?
Once all the invited participants have joined the conference call, the host can close the virtual conference room by entering *7 on the telephone keypad. This will prevent ANY further access to the conference even if a user inputs the correct participant code, which he may have had for a previous conference call. If a participant's line drops out during the conference they should contact the host who can then allow them to be reconnected to the conference call. Using the Moderator Web Interface makes this process very simple as it allows the moderator to monitor all connected and disconnected calls in real time.
Using the "Start/End a conference with either Moderator or Participant" Feature?
A conference call can be set up to start and end when the moderator joins and leaves the conference or when the first participant joins and the last participant leaves the conference. The first case affords a greater level of security and participants who enter the conference call before the moderator will not be able to talk to each other but will remain on hold with background music until the moderator joins the call. When the moderator disconnects, all the participants are automatically disconnected. This avoids the discussion continuing in the absence of the Moderator. A possible disadvantage of this option is that if the line of the moderator drops out, all other users will be automatically disconnected. Opening and closing a call with the first/last participant provides greater freedom to initiate and continue a conference call but also increases the risk to extend the conference longer than planned. However, it is possible to combine both these options, for example, to start a conference call when the first user logs in and to end it when the moderator hangs up the phone.
What should the moderator if he loses the access codes?
Since the codes are sent via mail, it may be possible to find them in the mailbox. However, if permanently deleted, the codes can be requested from our help-desk.


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UNICEF Mauritania COVID-19 Situation Report: January 01 to December 31, 2021 – Mauritania
By Jessica C. Walls on	 December 28, 2021 Web host
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Mauritania has recorded 40,083 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 3,453 cases among 0-19 year olds, 853 deaths, 38,741 recoveries and 489 active cases since March 2020.
In 2021, the government continued to implement the Covid-19 cohabitation strategy. For the coordination of the response, UNICEF co-led the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) / WASH and Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) pillars in support of the government.
The vaccination strategy has been at the center of the government's efforts. UNICEF supported the development of the national vaccination strategy and the vaccination deployment plan submitted to the COVAX structure and the African Union, as well as the request for the necessary cold chain equipment.
Four COVID-19 mass vaccination campaigns were organized with the help of UNICEF in planning and logistics. Thus, 714,954 people (> 18 years old) were fully vaccinated, which represents 27% of the target population (2,690,855). Mauritania ranks 22nd out of 52 countries on the African continent and first in the West African sub-region. These mass campaigns were supported by campaigns to raise awareness of vaccination and compliance with COVID-19 prevention measures.
In terms of nutrition, 22 of the 55 districts are experiencing a nutritional emergency with a global acute malnutrition rate greater than 15% and / or a SAM rate greater than 2%. The onset of a polio epidemic required mobilization and the development of a national campaign, which was organized in December 2021 with the support of UNICEF.
Situation in figures
40,083 confirmed cases of COVID-19
38,741 recoveries
853 deaths (March 2020 – December 19, 2021)
714,259 people were fully vaccinated and
1,114,149 received the first dose (December 19, 2021)
740,000 children in need.
US $ 10.2M required variance
Funding overview and partnerships
In 2021, HAC is currently 42% funded for interventions related to nutrition, health, WASH, education, child protection, communication and social protection. There is a great need to support efforts along the link between peace and humanitarian development. UNICEF Mauritania would like to express its deep gratitude to all donors from the public and private sectors.
Situation overview and humanitarian needs
In 2021, Mauritania experienced two large waves of COVID-19 in January and June. Since September, confirmed cases have been stable but there is concern of a new wave with the appearance of the Omicron variant. These successive waves have led the authorities to take restrictive measures throughout the year (school closings, curfews, etc.). These measures have been lifted since October 2021.
At the start of the vaccination in March, priority was given to people at risk and vulnerable (chronically ill, over 55 years old, etc.). Since July, the target has been extended to the entire adult population, who are encouraged to be vaccinated. Nearly two million people of the target population still need to be vaccinated. Thanks to the communication efforts, the hesitations of the population were gradually overcome, contributing to the success of the national mass vaccination campaigns. Awareness is necessary to maintain compliance with barrier gestures but also to reach the target people to adhere to the vaccination.
The polio epidemic, which began in the second half of the year, required increased surveillance and the development of a national campaign that took place in December. According to the Ministry of Health, 808,157 children under the age of five were to be vaccinated.
According to ACF's 2021 biomass production report, the rainy season has been generally poor, leading to a significant deficit in biomass production, especially in Tagant, Hodh El Gharbi, Hodh El Chargui, Assaba, Guidimakha and the Gorgol. Women and children, the most vulnerable to this food insecure situation due to drought, need urgent assistance.
M'Berra camp is currently hosting 68,825 Malian refugees, including 40,590 children as of November 2021. Refugees and host communities needed continued humanitarian assistance to access basic social services.
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Political campaign videos can now get the BuzzFeed treatment.
BuzzFeed Motion Picture's native video advertising shop is taking on political campaigns, reports Politico's Hadas Gold.
Leading the effort will be Rena Shapiro, BuzzFeed's newly named vice president for politics and advocacy. Shapiro comes to BuzzFeed from Pandora, where she was the political advertising director.
Shapiro will work with BuzzFeed Motion Picture's product and branded video arms to produce the content.
Gold reports the native political ads will fall under the same church/state rules that separate editorial from advertising. Let's hope it holds, this time.


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Before you ignore paying your insurance, there are a few things you should think about punishments for driving without insurance. While each state has its home and car insurance laws, odds are you'll confront substantial penalties if you get found driving without insurance.
These charges for not paying an insurance go from a fine of $100 to $500, driver's permit suspension. If stresses over these conceivable punishments don't inspire you to buy collision insurance, consider that you could get into significantly more inconvenience on the off chance that you are the to blame driver in a certain mischance.
post21On the off chance that you cause a mishap, you can be considered in charge of harm to the next gathering's auto, in addition to any doctor's visit expenses and even lost wages on the off chance that they're truly harmed. You could even be sued for individual damage, and if a judgment is entered against you, you confront having your advantages seized, or your wages decorated.
Most states have certain base cutoff points of risk. These are least measures of insurance scope that you are required to convey for property harm and real damage. You ought to know that these essentials aren't enough to cover the majority of the other party's costs in a car collision, and you could even now be utilized for the rest of the sum once the insurance scope has been depleted.
Before looking for auto insurance, it's a smart thought to investigate your state's laws in regards to insurance scope. A straightforward approach to do this is just to Google the name of your state, trailed by the expression "accident coverage laws." Make beyond any doubt you get data from an official government site since you could keep running crosswise over one of the numerous sites that work by getting leads for auto insurance cites.
You don't have to stay away from these locales altogether, and they can be helpful to you once you've confirmed your state laws. A web page that offers online insurance quotes can enable you to get the least expensive auto insurance. This is on account of you can think about auto insurance cites from an assortment of organizations. Giving them a chance to vie for your business implies that you will probably get a not too bad auto insurance rate.
Given the conceivably high costs, you may need to pay because of driving without insurance; it's not justified, despite any potential benefits to abstain from purchasing auto insurance. Indeed, you should pay month to month premiums. In any case, driving an auto accompanies duty, and that implies complying with your state's laws and shielding yourself from obligation for unintended mishaps.


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Q: Placement of page numbers is too low I'm trying to set page numbering but somehow it ends up lower than it should and the numbers touch the edge of the page, which looks strange and is exactly what I don't want it to look like. How can I adjust the position of the numbers?
I didn't use any settings for page numbering. I use several packages, maybe it has something to do with it
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{float}
\usepackage{multicol}
\usepackage{a4wide}
\usepackage[margin={1cm, 1cm}]{geometry}

A: Assuming that this is only for saving paper, you can pass these options to geometry:
\usepackage[a4paper,margin=1cm,footskip=.5cm]{geometry}

Never use a4wide, it's outdated, obsolete and buggy. Just geometry suffices.

A: The geometry package sets the margins of the 'textblock'; the running headers and footers like outside this. If you want the footer to be 1cm from the bottom of the page, add the includefoot option to the geometry package. (There is an analogous includehead option, and an includeheadfoot option that combines the two.)

A: OK I chose simple solution that worked for me
\usepackage[margin = 1cm, bottom = 1.5cm]{geometry}

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Q: Can we call a stored procedure from another stored procedure? Can we call a stored procedure from another stored procedure?
Give me your samples.
Thank in advance.

A: Usually it's better to use a user defined function instead, then you can call that inside stored procedures. This is assuming ofcoarse your using MS SQL Server.

A: Yes we can.
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A: Yes
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Q: Stuck on an Integral Identity and need a hint Say we know for a fact that
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\int_0^{2\pi} u(r,\theta)r d\theta = 0
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can we show that
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\int_0^{2\pi}u^2\sin(\theta)d\theta = 0.
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I tried using a past question yesterday on stack exchange using properties of functions that are $0$ on an interval, since I know $\sin$ is $0$ integrated over a full period. Upon trying integration by parts it also led nowhere.
I don't want a full solution just a hint would help!
Thank you!

A: Hint: Check $u(r,\theta) = \theta^2 - \frac{4\pi^2}{3}$.


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Dubai Beckons with its Iconic Buildings and Heritage Monuments
by Guest Post 19/06/2014
As you land on the soils of Dubai, you will surely be transfixed by its views of futuristic skyscrapers, endless deserts and a glittering coastline. Embracing the extraordinary in every conceivable manner, Dubai always manages to attract with its entrepreneurial designs and architectural splendours alike. Whether it is about an artificial island in the shape of a palm, a seven star hotel or the tallest building on the planet—this thriving metropolis has it all.
Gear up to experience some of the best concrete delights that are bound to leave you stunned. From globally acclaimed shopping malls to indoor snow slopes; hiring a car will allow you to zip around Dubai in the lap of comfort and luxury. Shop till you drop; steep your soul in the pleasures of life and make you savour the manmade and natural bounties of the region –in many more ways than one. Take a quick look at some of the relics of past and that of a thriving future—in the shape and structure of popular UAE monuments. Or take a Dubai to Kolkata flights.
Towering to a height of 2,625 feet, Burj Khalifa ranks as the tallest building on Earth. Arguably the best-known landmark of United Arab Emirates, this structure is a tribute to architectural ambition. A visit to this inspiring sightseeing presents you with an enthralling multimedia presentation about its construction. Take time out to explore the sprawling mall on its ground floor and savour a ride to level 124–to experience some mind-blowing panoramic views of the city from its terrace or inside glass walls.
Qasr Al Hosn Fort
Founded in 1700s and posing as the watchtower Dubai's water source, Qasr Al Hosn Fort
was expanded and restored in the early 1800s. An important seat of power in Abu Dhabi and occupied until 1966, the heritage building is the oldest monument in Abu Dhabi. A drive down to this historic landmark is a must!
Al Bidya Mosque
An UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic landmark of Dubai, Al Bidya Mosque lingers as an n operational mosque for devotees in Dubai. The exact year of its foundation is unknown but archaeologists and experts estimate that it was constructed sometime between the 15th and 17th centuries. With four unequal-sized domes, unusual roof design and other distinct characteristics; this sightseeing location is popular with tourists and locals alike.
Dubai Mall, the largest shopping center and entertainment destination of the world has been welcoming more than 100 million visitors annually. The fashion portfolio of this mall enhances the city's retail and high-end offerings and boasts of the most renowned brands and personalised flagship stores.
Almas Tower
A 68-storey, super tall skyscraper dominating Dubai, Almas Tower was completed in the year 2009 and was the tallest standing building in the city until 2010—after which it was surpassed by Burj Khalifa.
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Motown music emerged in the United States in the 1960s. It launched the careers of many African American musicians. Motown music shaped culture and society during the American civil rights movement. The Making of Motown explores the history and legacy of Motown. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.


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Healing from a minor injury may still take a while, depending on the injury. You will probably want to be better as quickly as possible so you can resume normal life with as little stress as you can. However, most people will sit around eating junk, or maybe sometimes try to do too much too soon, which can of course aggravate the injury further. Below are some ideas that will help you to heal from a minor injury much, much faster. Read on to learn more!
Hopefully, you've been to visit a doctor and they have taken a look at your injury. If they have, they've probably given you some valuable advice on what you should be doing. Make sure you pay attention! If they tell you not to do something, don't do it. If they tell you that you should be doing something, make an effort to do it. You're only hurting yourself if you ignore your doctor's advice.
Stress is not only bad for the body and brain, it can weaken the immune system and making healing almost come to a halt. Find ways to reduce any stress you have when you are injured, such as asking loved ones for help or even hiring a cleaner so you don't have to worry about your house. A personal injury lawyer can help you if you think you need one, and a reputable one will make you feel much less stressed about the whole situation.
A positive mindset is absolutely everything. There are people out there who were told they were unlikely to walk again, but with a positive mindset and determination they proved everybody wrong. Work on developing your own positive mindset. Watch TedTalks, read books, and find as many articles as you can on the subject. People like Tony Robbins and Dr Joe Dispenza are fantastic for this kind of thing. Whether you think it's going to work or not, it's worth a try before you dismiss it. You might just be surprised.
Fuel your body with healthy foods so that your body can heal faster. The more vitamins and minerals you get into your diet, the better. It can be tempting to sit around eating junk food, but doing so will only harm you in the long run. This doesn't mean you have to eat 100% clean; just make sure you're eating majority vegetables, and fresh cooked food rather than takeaway food. If you're much less active than you were, it can be a good idea to eat a little less to avoid unhealthy weight gain. Just make sure you're still eating enough!
If your doctor has given you the ok, try to stay a little active. Even if you just do some chair yoga or go for a short walk, you should do your best to keep moving. A little exercise can actually speed up healing, but too much will obviously be a bad idea!


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Various animals and a girl are playing with a ball, when the ball bounces down a hole. The animals try to get it out but they don't succeed. The girl saves the day by using her hand, which is designed to grab, pick and hold things up.
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Norman Ira Platnick (December 30, 1951 – April 8, 2020[1]) was an American biological systematist and arachnologist.[2] He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia.
He was a Professor Emeritus of the Richard Gilder Graduate School and Peter J. Solomon Family Curator Emeritus of the invertebrate zoology department of the American Museum of Natural History. Platnick described over 1,800 species of spiders from around the world.[3]
Until 2014 he was also the maintainer of the World Spider Catalog, a website which tracks the arachnology literature.
Platnick died on April 8, 2020 at a hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania of problems caused from a fall, aged 68.[4]
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↑ Kumar, Mohi (October 25, 2005). The exciting adventures of spider man. https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/25/science/25spid.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0.
↑ Platnick, Norman I.; Raven, Robert J. (2013). "Spider Systematics: Past and Future". Zootaxa 3683 (5): 595. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3683.5.8 .
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The gigantic listing websites that seek to dominate vacation rental lodging have done a persuasive job of convincing home owners that they can effectively manage their cabins, condos and homes in distant locations. Just buy enough ads, hire a cheap housekeeper, expect guests to behave and have no requests or problems while they stay.
No one needs training, you can teach yourself. It's a great hobby and you'll make lots of friends while living the easy life.
Professional Managers know this is nonsense of course, but some owners love spending 10-20 hours a week taking phone calls, answering emails and paying those giant websites an overly large portion of their income, all while working for just a few dollars per hour. In return, the websites insist on posting reviews from guests without authentication or substantiation. They even refuse to remove bogus, slanderous or fraudulent reviews.
What do they get in return? Aside from too little money and too much work, what is life really like for Rent By Owners? What are the properties like for guests? And how do the properties fare?
Jane Doe (obviously not her real name) a housekeepers who works for property managers as well as directly for rental by owners has a surprising tale to tell.
VRIA: So how long have you been doing housekeeping?
JANE: My mom had rentals and did housekeeping years ago. I started when I was a teenager.
VRIA: What is life like for you?
JANE: Frankly I work very hard, often on weekends, sometimes at night, and always in anonymity. I feel kind of faceless as I clean up other people's messes.
VRIA: Are they always a mess?
JANE: Actually no, not always. Some guests are very courteous even doing the dishes, sometimes sweeping up and not breaking things. But others are - well - pigs if I must say.
VRIA: Which guests are the best?
JANE: Well those that leave tips of course! (She laughs). Although the idea that a housekeeper who spends 4-10 hours cleaning a house should get a tip seems to those folks who pay a waiter 20% for a few minutes of work.
VRIA: What kind of properties do you like to clean best?
JANE: Well condos are smaller which can make them easier but sometimes owners let guests cram far too many guests in, which can be a nightmare to clean up after.
VRIA: Do you have that problem with property managers?
JANE: Occasionally but most managers are professionals who use strong leases, establish firm but fair rules and keep a close watch on guests.
VRIA: Are you saying owners don't do those things.
JANE: Well apparently not because guests of owners direct are by far the worst. I can't figure out what they are thinking. Buy a half million dollar place and then give the keys to people you've never met. Its crazy.
VRIA: But surely those owners can hire someone local to watch over the home.
JANE: Not hardly. I am happy to clean but no one in their right minds will agree to be on call, deal with drunk guests, fix unmaintained properties and get paid a measly $20 or even $25 per hour. Its just not worth it.
VRIA: Are you saying that property manager homes are easier to clean?
JANE: They are easier in every way near as I can tell. Rental by owner homes get trashed very frequently. Property managers can get a bad guest as well, but it seems to be far less common. And when it does I just call in the extra work to the manager who pays me and, I presume, charge the guests.
VRIA: Why don't owners hire managers instead of taking that risk?
JANE: Beats me. I have cleaned dozens and dozens and dozens of homes and I would never every try to manage them from more than about 30 miles away. It's a losing idea.
VRIA: But they save money right?
JANE: No, they just think they are beating the system. Without a manager they are just asking to lose money.
VRIA: But owners get more bookings by telling guests they are dealing directly with the owner, right?
JANE: Wrong again. The manager properties are busy all the time, and even get bookings in slow season. Owners don't. If I had to rely on owner rentals l would starve during the slow season.
VRIA: What is your relationship with owners and managers?
JANE: Every manager I work with is professional and respectful. Most owners are rude and treat me like their personal slave. As I tell you this I am wondering why I actually work for them (laughs.). And when a guest acts up or brings too many people, owners have the gall to ask me to go over and confront drunk people. I just won't do it. Its dangerous.
VRIA: Well the owner can always call the police if its bad right?
JANE: In our area, the police won't come out unless its an actual crime. Putting too many people in a home is not a crime.
VRIA: In doing this interview it sounds like you are biting the hand that feeds you.
JANE: Yes, but I just think owners need to know the truth about how difficult this business is before they jump in.
VRIA: But it's a good business isn't it?
JANE: It is if you know what you are doing and hire a pro to take care of everything. By the way, when I go on vacation I would never rent a place from an owner directly. VRIA: Why not? JANE: When I travel far from home, I want a manager just down the street not hundreds or thousands of miles away. What would a distant owner do if the oven or AC quits? Or the water is bad? Or the neighbors are nosey. I'll take a professional manager everytime.


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package org.apache.hadoop.hbase.master;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Set;

import org.apache.commons.logging.Log;
import org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.HConstants;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.HRegionInfo;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.ServerName;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.TableName;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.classification.InterfaceAudience;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.client.RegionReplicaUtil;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.client.TableState;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.master.assignment.AssignmentManager;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.monitoring.MonitoredTask;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.zookeeper.MetaTableLocator;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.zookeeper.ZKUtil;
import org.apache.hadoop.hbase.zookeeper.ZooKeeperWatcher;
import org.apache.zookeeper.KeeperException;

/**
 * Used by the HMaster on startup to split meta logs and assign the meta table.
 */
@InterfaceAudience.Private
public class MasterMetaBootstrap {
  private static final Log LOG = LogFactory.getLog(MasterMetaBootstrap.class);

  private final MonitoredTask status;
  private final HMaster master;

  private Set<ServerName> previouslyFailedServers;
  private Set<ServerName> previouslyFailedMetaRSs;

  public MasterMetaBootstrap(final HMaster master, final MonitoredTask status) {
    this.master = master;
    this.status = status;
  }

  public void splitMetaLogsBeforeAssignment() throws IOException, KeeperException {
    // get a list for previously failed RS which need log splitting work
    // we recover hbase:meta region servers inside master initialization and
    // handle other failed servers in SSH in order to start up master node ASAP
    previouslyFailedServers = master.getMasterWalManager().getFailedServersFromLogFolders();

    // log splitting for hbase:meta server
    ServerName oldMetaServerLocation = master.getMetaTableLocator()
        .getMetaRegionLocation(master.getZooKeeper());
    if (oldMetaServerLocation != null && previouslyFailedServers.contains(oldMetaServerLocation)) {
      splitMetaLogBeforeAssignment(oldMetaServerLocation);
      // Note: we can't remove oldMetaServerLocation from previousFailedServers list because it
      // may also host user regions
    }
    previouslyFailedMetaRSs = getPreviouselyFailedMetaServersFromZK();
    // need to use union of previouslyFailedMetaRSs recorded in ZK and previouslyFailedServers
    // instead of previouslyFailedMetaRSs alone to address the following two situations:
    // 1) the chained failure situation(recovery failed multiple times in a row).
    // 2) master get killed right before it could delete the recovering hbase:meta from ZK while the
    // same server still has non-meta wals to be replayed so that
    // removeStaleRecoveringRegionsFromZK can't delete the stale hbase:meta region
    // Passing more servers into splitMetaLog is all right. If a server doesn't have hbase:meta wal,
    // there is no op for the server.
    previouslyFailedMetaRSs.addAll(previouslyFailedServers);
  }

  public void assignMeta() throws InterruptedException, IOException, KeeperException {
    assignMeta(previouslyFailedMetaRSs, HRegionInfo.DEFAULT_REPLICA_ID);
  }

  public void processDeadServers() throws IOException {
    // Master has recovered hbase:meta region server and we put
    // other failed region servers in a queue to be handled later by SSH
    for (ServerName tmpServer : previouslyFailedServers) {
      master.getServerManager().processDeadServer(tmpServer, true);
    }
  }

  public void assignMetaReplicas()
      throws IOException, InterruptedException, KeeperException {
    int numReplicas = master.getConfiguration().getInt(HConstants.META_REPLICAS_NUM,
           HConstants.DEFAULT_META_REPLICA_NUM);
    final Set<ServerName> EMPTY_SET = new HashSet<>();
    for (int i = 1; i < numReplicas; i++) {
      assignMeta(EMPTY_SET, i);
    }
    unassignExcessMetaReplica(numReplicas);
  }

  private void splitMetaLogBeforeAssignment(ServerName currentMetaServer) throws IOException {
    master.getMasterWalManager().splitMetaLog(currentMetaServer);
  }

  private void unassignExcessMetaReplica(int numMetaReplicasConfigured) {
    final ZooKeeperWatcher zooKeeper = master.getZooKeeper();
    // unassign the unneeded replicas (for e.g., if the previous master was configured
    // with a replication of 3 and now it is 2, we need to unassign the 1 unneeded replica)
    try {
      List<String> metaReplicaZnodes = zooKeeper.getMetaReplicaNodes();
      for (String metaReplicaZnode : metaReplicaZnodes) {
        int replicaId = zooKeeper.znodePaths.getMetaReplicaIdFromZnode(metaReplicaZnode);
        if (replicaId >= numMetaReplicasConfigured) {
          RegionState r = MetaTableLocator.getMetaRegionState(zooKeeper, replicaId);
          LOG.info("Closing excess replica of meta region " + r.getRegion());
          // send a close and wait for a max of 30 seconds
          ServerManager.closeRegionSilentlyAndWait(master.getClusterConnection(),
              r.getServerName(), r.getRegion(), 30000);
          ZKUtil.deleteNode(zooKeeper, zooKeeper.znodePaths.getZNodeForReplica(replicaId));
        }
      }
    } catch (Exception ex) {
      // ignore the exception since we don't want the master to be wedged due to potential
      // issues in the cleanup of the extra regions. We can do that cleanup via hbck or manually
      LOG.warn("Ignoring exception " + ex);
    }
  }

  /**
   * Check hbase:meta is assigned. If not, assign it.
   */
  protected void assignMeta(Set<ServerName> previouslyFailedMetaRSs, int replicaId)
      throws InterruptedException, IOException, KeeperException {
    final AssignmentManager assignmentManager = master.getAssignmentManager();

    // Work on meta region
    int assigned = 0;
    // TODO: Unimplemented
    // long timeout =
    //   master.getConfiguration().getLong("hbase.catalog.verification.timeout", 1000);
    if (replicaId == HRegionInfo.DEFAULT_REPLICA_ID) {
      status.setStatus("Assigning hbase:meta region");
    } else {
      status.setStatus("Assigning hbase:meta region, replicaId " + replicaId);
    }

    // Get current meta state from zk.
    RegionState metaState = MetaTableLocator.getMetaRegionState(master.getZooKeeper(), replicaId);
    LOG.debug("meta state from zookeeper: " + metaState);
    HRegionInfo hri = RegionReplicaUtil.getRegionInfoForReplica(
      HRegionInfo.FIRST_META_REGIONINFO, replicaId);
    assignmentManager.assignMeta(hri, metaState.getServerName());

    if (replicaId == HRegionInfo.DEFAULT_REPLICA_ID) {
      // TODO: should we prevent from using state manager before meta was initialized?
      // tableStateManager.start();
      master.getTableStateManager()
        .setTableState(TableName.META_TABLE_NAME, TableState.State.ENABLED);
    }

    master.getTableStateManager().start();

    // Make sure a hbase:meta location is set. We need to enable SSH here since
    // if the meta region server is died at this time, we need it to be re-assigned
    // by SSH so that system tables can be assigned.
    // No need to wait for meta is assigned = 0 when meta is just verified.
    if (replicaId == HRegionInfo.DEFAULT_REPLICA_ID) enableCrashedServerProcessing(assigned != 0);
    LOG.info("hbase:meta with replicaId " + replicaId + ", location="
      + master.getMetaTableLocator().getMetaRegionLocation(master.getZooKeeper(), replicaId));
    status.setStatus("META assigned.");
  }

  private void enableCrashedServerProcessing(final boolean waitForMeta)
      throws IOException, InterruptedException {
    // If crashed server processing is disabled, we enable it and expire those dead but not expired
    // servers. This is required so that if meta is assigning to a server which dies after
    // assignMeta starts assignment, ServerCrashProcedure can re-assign it. Otherwise, we will be
    // stuck here waiting forever if waitForMeta is specified.
    if (!master.isServerCrashProcessingEnabled()) {
      master.setServerCrashProcessingEnabled(true);
      master.getServerManager().processQueuedDeadServers();
    }

    if (waitForMeta) {
      master.getMetaTableLocator().waitMetaRegionLocation(master.getZooKeeper());
    }
  }

  /**
   * This function returns a set of region server names under hbase:meta recovering region ZK node
   * @return Set of meta server names which were recorded in ZK
   */
  private Set<ServerName> getPreviouselyFailedMetaServersFromZK() throws KeeperException {
    final ZooKeeperWatcher zooKeeper = master.getZooKeeper();
    Set<ServerName> result = new HashSet<>();
    String metaRecoveringZNode = ZKUtil.joinZNode(zooKeeper.znodePaths.recoveringRegionsZNode,
      HRegionInfo.FIRST_META_REGIONINFO.getEncodedName());
    List<String> regionFailedServers = ZKUtil.listChildrenNoWatch(zooKeeper, metaRecoveringZNode);
    if (regionFailedServers == null) return result;

    for (String failedServer : regionFailedServers) {
      ServerName server = ServerName.parseServerName(failedServer);
      result.add(server);
    }
    return result;
  }
}


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US Senator: High chance MBS was behind Khashoggi killing
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told reporters, "You have to be willfully blind not to come to the conclusion that this was orchestrated and organized by people under the command of MBS."
Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to press after a closed door briefing by Central Intelligence Agency Director Gina Haspel to members of Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, United States on December 04, 2018. Anadolu Agency
Istanbul's chief prosecutor has filed arrest warrants for the arrest of a top aide to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and the deputy head of foreign intelligence on suspicion of planning the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Prosecutors say there is 'strong suspicion' that royal court adviser chief Saud al-Qahtani and deputy head of intelligence Ahmed al-Asiri were among the planners of the October 2 murder at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
The two names were removed from their positions in October while Saudi Arabia has detained 21 people and says it is seeking the death penalty for five over the slaying, which sparked international outrage.
"The prosecution's move to issue arrest warrants for Asiri and al-Qahtani reflects the view that the Saudi authorities won't take formal action against those individuals," one of the officials told Reuters news agency.
"By extraditing all suspects to Turkey, where Jamal Khashoggi was killed and dismembered, the Saudi authorities could address those concerns" added the same official.
According to AFP news agency, the application for the warrants was filed on Tuesday.
The Saudi prosecution has previously acknowledged that al-Qahtani and Asiri were part of the plot to kill Khashoggi. The two men were both high-ranking officials with close ties to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Al-Qahtani is believed to have been Prince Mohammed's right-hand man.
Meanwhile in the U.S., after a closed-door briefing by CIA Director Gina Haspel on Tuesday, some top U.S. senators have said there is "zero chance" Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) wasn't involved in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told reporters, "You have to be wilfully blind not to come to the conclusion that this was orchestrated and organized by people under the command of MBS."
He added that it appeared that the Trump administration does not want to recognize evidence of the crown prince's complicity.
Back again in Turkey, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu made comments to reporters while on a visit to Brussels. The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday called for an international investigation to determine who was responsible for the murder of the Saudi journalist in Istanbul two months ago.
"We will not hesitate to launch an international probe if the situation comes to a deadlock," he said.
Turkey has been seeking to extradite 18 suspects, including 15 members of an alleged assassination squad accused of murdering and dismembering the writer.
Last month, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said the order for Khashoggi's killing came from the highest level of the Saudi government but probably not King Salman, putting the spotlight instead on Salman's heir and de facto ruler Prince Mohammed.
Saudi Arabia has said the prince had no prior knowledge of the murder.
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