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Pixxel Enters Service Agreement with Momentus for Second Satellite Launch
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Momentus Inc. ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a commercial space company providing in-space satellite transportation and infrastructure services, and Pixxel, a Bengaluru headquartered space-tech startup, today announced the execution of a service agreement for delivering Pixxel's second smallsat to SSO orbit in December 2021 onboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 launch, as well as options to fly again in 2022.
Pixxel is building a constellation of cutting-edge earth imaging small satellites that can provide real-time remote sensing data across the world. The Momentus Shuttle Service will provide a rideshare for multiple Pixxel spacecraft to predefined orbits. Founded in 2019 by then 21 year olds, Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal, Pixxel satellites will help make the world a more sustainable place through highly accurate data-based insights in agriculture, climate change, forestry and other domains. Pixxel recently raised a funding of $5M, which the company is using to rapidly build and launch the second satellite with Momentus' help.
Commenting on the agreement, Awais Ahmed, Founder and CEO, Pixxel said, "We are excited to partner with Momentus to get our satellites up in orbit as soon as we can and get the data in the hands of our customers. Momentus' launch and in-space transfer services provide us with the flexibility to get to the orbit we want, even on a rideshare mission. We look forward to working with them to help make space more accessible."
"Pixxel is doing something innovative that hasn't been done in India or the West," said Mikhail Kokorich, CEO of Momentus. "With a shared belief in humanity's expansion in space via in-situ resources, we wish this mission the ultimate success."
Momentus has gained significant traction since its founding in 2017, attracting dozens of customers ranging from private commercial space companies to the likes of Lockheed Martin and NASA, and penning important industry partnerships, most notably with SpaceX. Momentus employs new and proprietary technologies, including water plasma propulsion to enable revolutionary low-cost orbital Shuttle and Charter services. The Charter Service will allow dedicated capacity to be allocated to a single customer's payload. In the Shuttle Service model, the payload will be a rideshare along with other payloads hosted or deployed from the Vigoride transfer vehicle.
About Pixxel
Pixxel is a space technology startup based out of Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2019 by then 21-year-olds Awais Ahmed and Kshitij Khandelwal while still in their final year of undergraduate studies, the company is building a constellation of high-throughput earth imaging satellites to provide global imagery at a daily frequency to customers in a wide range of industries worldwide. In 2019, Pixxel was the only Asian participant selected to be a part of the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator, a first of its kind space focused accelerator where the company worked with space industry stalwarts such as NASA JPL, US Air Force, Lockheed Martin and Maxar among others. Pixxel plans to deploy a total of 30 satellites by Dec 2022 for its global constellation. Pixxel recently raised a $5M seed round to accelerate its second launch and begin work on the constellation. For more information visit www.pixxel.space
About Momentus
As a first mover in building in-space transportation and infrastructure technology, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy efficient in-space transport system based on plasma water propulsion technology. Momentus has in-place service agreements with private satellite companies, government agencies, and research organizations, and its first Vigoride™ transport system launch is scheduled for December 2020.


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Three reasons AFCON 2019 attendance average worsens
By Lolade Adewuyi, Contributor
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As the Pharaohs bade farewell to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations last weekend, it brought about a fall in the average attendance at the continent's showpiece football tournament. With local fans showing disdain for the visiting top African teams, Egypt's games were the only ones that had a nearly full house. An average of 74,271 fans saw the Pharaohs play their four games at the Cairo International Stadium before they were knocked out by South Africa.
While the other group games saw 9,365 fans on average. The games between Algeria and Senegal and Morocco vs Ivory Coast were the other stand out ones with 25,000 to 27,000 spectators in the first round. Sadly, a classic like Ghana vs Cameroon (with nine AFCON titles between them) had a very low number of spectators in Ismailia.
Once Egypt exited the competition, attendance at the Cairo International plunged to 48,343 fans for the quarterfinal game between Nigeria and South Africa ensuring that the tournament would continue to look bad on television. The crowd would have felt novel for the Nigerians whose highest audience had been 10,388 fans when they beat Guinea in their second Group B game in Alexandria. However, on TV, it was bad. With the home team no longer in contention, attendances would continue to fall as local fans' apathy deepens.
Perhaps the remaining North African representation in Algeria and Tunisia could keep some of the local interest going. Egyptian journalist, Marwan Saeed of Kingfut.com told me earlier in the week that many local fans would show support for their Mahgrebian neighbours if they progress. Several media platforms have tried to explain why the stadiums of Egypt have been largely empty since the start of the AFCON.
Ticket prices have been unusually high for locals who have been known to be a football crazy population. Tickets sold for between 4,300 and 53,700 Naira for Egypt games and between 2,150 and 10,740 Naira for other games meant that many fans have been priced out of the competition in a country where the minimum wage is 62,292 Naira.
Local teams Al Ahly and Zamalek regularly filled up the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium before the Arab Spring and the politicization of football in Egypt. I watched a packed game between Egypt and Italy in that stadium 10 years ago during the FIFA U20 World Cup. The experience of enjoying the game with that many people felt amazing. But that was all before the Arab Spring. Stadium visits have since become riskier after more than 100 fans died in crowd disturbance incidents in 2012 and 2015 at local league games.
The introduction of Fan IDs, an adoption from the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, has also meant that many fans will not be bothered to go through the tedious online process. Without Fan IDs, fans are unable to purchase tickets to the games and would rather watch at home and at street cafes. The clumsy process has left the tournament bare according to a report by the Arab News website, with empty seats staring at fans watching on TV all over the world.
Writing in a widely published opinion piece this week, Dr Victor Oladokun, Director of Communications and External Relations of the African Development Bank (AfDB), situated the apathy in Egypt with the larger problems faced by sports businesses across the continent. Dr Oladokun noted that due to Africans now having access to the better-packaged European professional leagues, it is increasingly difficult to give them under-valued sporting products. The growth in digital platforms also means that domestic sports events are competing against better-developed events in the global space.
While it is nice to see the AfDB engage with the African sports space, in the face of the difficulties being faced and in light of the opportunities available for sport on the continent, one would like to know what the bank has planned for the development of sports. Like it or not, sports is big business and the moment that an institution like the African Development Bank and other corporations take an interest in the industry the better it is for everyone involved. It will inform sports administrators that they cannot continue to do business as usual per the scandals that have emanated out of the Confederation of Africa Football Executive Committee in recent weeks.
As the AFCON enters its final stages this weekend, we will have to live down the fact that the arenas will remain scanty without the hosts. It is time to reimagine how to engage with the fans of African football. How to keep ticket prices within the reach of locals in order to ensure their buy-in and sustained interest in a competition like the AFCON is important. And we might also ask the question, is it that Egyptians just do not care enough for other Africans to pay to see their teams play? It could determine where we look to host future tournaments.
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A Seemingly Quiet Offseason Awaits the New Jersey Devils
By John Fischer Jun 30, 2011, 8:55pm EDT
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Tomorrow at noon marks the official opening of free agency. Teams can offer contracts to unrestricted free agents, who will undoubtedly go out and sign them. With a market that isn't exactly filled with top class players, those "good but not great" players and also-rans could stand to make big money. Especially from teams that either need to make the salary cap floor or want to splash the cash. It's referred to as "Free Agency Frenzy" in that contracts that will be on the books for years and have a significant impact get settled rather quickly on July 1. Throw in the factor that it's all up to the players more so than the teams, since they're the ones who can decide who to sign with and for what price. Fans may be angry at a GM for letting a player walk, but ultimately, a player leaving is entirely up to the player - sometimes no one can convince them to stay and/or that decision comes on July 1 when they'd rather stay at home on June 30.
Anyway, this summer looks to be fairly quiet for the New Jersey Devils on paper. I'll summarize the Devils' current situation as they head into the first day of free agency after the jump, including some of my own speculation that maybe this summer won't be as quiet as it seems for New Jersey.
The Devils don't have a lot to worry about when it comes to unrestricted free agency. Most of their free agents were restricted, and they dealt with them for the most part. The Devils elected to take Zach Parise to arbitration to protect him from other teams giving him an offer sheet, and they qualified nine other RFAs earlier this week. The New Jersey roster only had a handful of players who will become unrestricted free agents tomorrow to begin with: Adam Mair, Jay Leach, Johan Hedberg, and Andy Greene. Since he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer, you can add Anssi Salmela to this short list. Leach was re-signed so he's not a concern; as Tom Gulitti recently posted at Fire & Ice, the Devils have been talking with Hedberg and Greene and hasn't ruled out Mair (yes, really); and Lou hasn't ruled out Salmela completely per this Gulitti post. Greene's really the only big name UFA who could go elsewhere, and it's up in the air as to whether the Devils could replace him from within or what his worth could be. He plays a lot of minutes, but he didn't particularly stand out from the rest of the defensemen who were about to enter the market or will enter the market tomorrow. Earlier this offseason, I explained why I think they could, but it'd be difficult. With the increased cap, retaining him in the short term for the right price may be a better option; though the Devils aren't teeming with space. CapGeek has the Devils with $12,122,500 in cap space as of this writing with plenty of RFAs to sign, including one potentially big deal with an ace winger.
Basically, all the New Jersey Devils have to do for their roster is re-sign their RFAs - especially Zach Parise before the arbitration hearing, get a backup goaltender (it could very well be Hedberg given the market for UFA goalies and how he did last season), and figure out what they will do in Greene's absence if he doesn't sign in NJ. They'll have more than enough players to fill out a roster and the $64.3 million salary cap ceiling definitely helps them out in meeting these goals. They won't be able to jump into the UFA market and make a big signing, but perhaps that's a good thing given how many of the "top names" have signed elsewhere or aren't all that great to justify throwing a lot of cash at their person.
Of course, there's matter of hiring a head coach and potentially any assistants to come with him. In this tweet by Tom Gulitti, Lou says not having a coach in place hasn't hurt him in the past so I wouldn't worry about that position being filled in mid-July. Incidentally, Rich Chere reports that John MacLean will not be involved with coaching in this organization in 2010-11, so you don't need to worry about him - for now.
Compared to last summer, where the Devils made some significant signings on July 1 and the whole NHL-driven Ilya Kovalchuk fiasco, this summer will be a lot quieter. It doesn't make for a lot of excitement and discussion, but there's a benefit to not having so much drama and uncertainty. At the same time, I can't help but feel that the Devils may have something else planned.
The first buyout period has already passed with the Devils doing nothing on that front. I'm thinking that there might be a trade. They have way too many defensemen on their roster between those signed and qualified in New Jersey and Albany. The fight for the third pairing in New Jersey is going to be difficult - especially if Greene's retained. While they have the bodies, team still has a need for another two-way defenseman; and I don't think Adam Larsson is the man for that job as of right now. Plus, it would be to the Devils advantage to clear off a bad contract or two (e.g. David Clarkson) in addition to roster space just to make more space for this coming season and beyond. Unless I'm missing something, a trade could very well be the only way for the Devils to clear some space to address that positional need, clear off some defenders, and/or clear some space in general. Of course, a deal can't happen without two parties and we'll never know what is really discussed with respect to interest from other teams and potential offers. Teams may be far more concerned with getting players to sign rather than discuss this kind of transaction tomorrow anyway.
I guess what I'm saying is that the quiet could easily be calm before a storm as it could be just a calm. I could be over-thinking this, but I just can't shake the notion that the Devils would have all of these defenders under contract and/or keep their rights going into training camp. Either way, what the rest of the league will do tomorrow will be quite interesting after the past few days of trading of impending UFA rights and subsequent signings (e.g. Christian Ehrhoff getting $40 million over 10 seasons from Buffalo after the Sabres got his rights) on top of other re-signings (e.g. Edmonton overpaying Ladislav Smid by giving him $2.25 million for each of the next two seasons).
What do you think will the Devils do tomorrow, if anything at all? Will this summer be a muted one for the Devils, or do you think the Devils will something significant this summer? What do you expect to happen tomorrow in general? Please leave your thoughts on what you think the Devils will do as free agency opens, kicking off the offseason in the comments. We'll have an open thread for general offseason discussion tomorrow, so please save that for then.


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Air Cote d'Ivoire has taken delivery of the first brand new A320 aircraft fitted with Wifi and onboard telephone connectivity. The delivery was officially flagged off with a presentation ceremony at the Airbus Aircraft Delivery Facility in Toulouse, France on July 17, 2017.
The aircraft, which comes in a two class configuration of 16 Business and 132 Economy seats, is the first of a total order of five A320s, including three A320neo (with one delivery scheduled for 2020 and two more to follow in 2021. It will be the first A320neo aircraft to be delivered directly to an Africa based operator, which will reinforce the fleet of Air Cote d'Ivoire in the coming years.
Airbus Executive Vice President Programmes, Mr. Didier Evrard, outlined the features and benefits of the A320 adding that it is a more fuel-efficient aircraft than its main competitor thereby giving the airline considerable cost savings.
"This delivery of A320 sharklets marks a new milestone in the development of Côte d'Ivoire, and more widely in Africa. The aircraft has the latest innovations, notably in terms of fuel consumption and entertainment system and cabin connectivity.
"With a configuration in 2 Classes, Air Cote d'Ivoire covers a wide range of segments. Business Class seats are equipped with Audio & Video On Demand (AVOD). Passengers will have a comfortable and spacious cabin with moodlight and lighting with the latest generation of connectivity to internet access/mobile telephony.
"These performances will be a significant advantage for Air Cote d'Ivoire in its expansion into the West, East and Central African networks and, more generally, as a major player in African air transport with its Abidjan hub," said Mr. Evrard.
Chairman of the Board of Air Cote d'Ivoire, General Abdoulaye Coulibaly noted that the delivery was a significant event for the airline which is going to be a milestone in its history. "The delivery of the A320 is an important step for the growth of our domestic market and a huge step for Africa.
This is the first time that an aircraft like this is being bought by an airline South of Sub-Sahara Africa and I would like to thank all those who have contributed to this success especially the President of Cote D'Ivoire who is a visionary leader that has given us the means to grow the airline," he stressed. "The aircraft is equipped with very good wifi connectivity onboard allowing customers to use the internet and to make phone calls onboard."
Representative of the Minister of Transport of Cote d'Ivoire, Mr. Soro Bakary said: "This is an efficient aircraft that will bring value to our existing fleet. It will be a milestone for our future. Thanks to Air Cote d'Ivoire we have the technical skills and equipment to deliver our dreams. Our airline will become a reference for West Africa and a leader in the region," adding that: "Air Cote d'Ivoire contributes 40% of the traffic from Abidjan airport which currently stands at 1.8 million passengers in 2016. And we hope to grow that figure to 2 million by the end of 2017."
Mr. Rene Decurey, the Managing Director of the Airline expressed gratitude to everyone that had found the time to attend the delivery ceremony which he said was a significant step in the development of the airline.
"When we started the process about 31 months ago it was a challenge at that time because our young African Airline set up 5 years ago has been confronted with many misconceptions which face aviation in our continent because some airlines in Africa are seen as unreliable and don't have trained staff. In five years however, we have been able to establish our hub in Abidjan with 10 aircraft flying into a network of 24 domestic and regional destinations."
Speaking further, Mr. Decurey said; "We wanted to be different from our competitors, to be the most reliable airline of our continent and we needed a young fleet to accomplish this. So we chose the Airbus A320 that are spacious and reliable with comfortable seats.
"Thanks to the commitment of our partners, the Chairman of the Board, and Airbus who accepted to go through with us, this is now a dream come true. We needed a lot of patience and understanding and Airbus have been patient and made this possible.
"This is the first time we have been able to take part in the design and production of an aircraft. But our growth doesn't only mean purchasing a new aircraft, but we also have to think of maintenance. To this end therefore, we have a training module for 15 of our pilots and engineers in order to ensure that we remain skilled and competent as a way of sustaining our growth and reliability," Mr. Decurey assured.
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China refutes U.S. act of forcing small countries to pick sides
Beijing, October 28 (Xinhua): A spokesman for the China Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday he refuted certain reasons for US officials. UU to force countries Small and medium to pick up sides.
"It is so typical of some US officials to force small and medium countries to collect sides," said Wang Wenbin, spokesman, al Comment on the Secretary of State of the United States. Mike the visit of Pompeo to Sri Lanka. Before your visit, it was reported that the United States could ask the Nation Asia from the south to make difficult decisions of its relations with China.
Wang stressed that China and Sri Lanka are traditionally friendly neighbors.
"The two countries have been developing bilateral relations taking into account the five principles of peaceful coexistence and cooperating based on an equality of part and mutual benefit, which has improved substantially The welfare of the people of Sri Lanka, "he said.
"These are facts that can not be shaken by any kind," he said. "We will continue working with Sri Lanka to deepen and expand and expand the association of bilateral strategic cooperatives, deliver benefits to the two peoples and contribute to regional peace and stability."
Wang added that it had been found with an article written by a Diplomat by Sri Lanka, saying that the country will handle external relations according to its constitution, laws and The will of people, and does not need an external conference to state governance. EndItem
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A peculiar combination of Neo Geo games from Alpha Denshi Corporation (aka ADK), released for PS2 and PS4. Consists of Ninja Combat, Ninja Commando, Ninja Master's, Aggressors of Dark Kombat and Twinkle Star Sprites.
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Publisher: SNK, Limited Run Games
Available on: PS2 (Japan only), PS4
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Ninja Commando: Tiger and Dragon (And Eagle) - ADK's Ninja Combat is, as we've previously established, a game that is fun in principle but somewhat lacking in execution due to its extremely questionable difficulty balancing. Two years after Ninja Combat helped to launch the Neo Geo, ADK returned to all things ninja with a spiritual successor. Enter Ninja Commando, which brought with it a shift in perspective … Continue reading Ninja Commando: Tiger and Dragon (And Eagle) →
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Kickstarter enjoys a huge year financing film in 2013
Thursday January 02nd 2014
Kickstarter, the crowdfunding website launched in 2009, is a source of finance for film projects of all kinds, and it had a pretty good 2013.
According to online news source Indiewire, 9516 film and video projects were launched last year through Kickstarter, with a total of $79,305,924 pledged.
In a Hollywood context, this is pretty small potatoes. Think of it as equal to the reported budget for Grown Ups 2, or half of Star Trek Into Darkness, or twice that of American Hustle.
There has been a certain amount of angst over the fact that high-profile filmmakers such as Spike Lee and Zach Braff have financed films this way, and that Rob Thomas, creator of the cult TV series Veronica Mars, was able to go to Kickstarter to raise $5 million for a Veronica Mars movie.
Their films are set for release this year and there'll be a lot of interest in what they have done with their supporters' money.
Australian-based Kickstarter projects have sought more modest amounts, with the most ambitious campaigns aiming for sums in the tens of thousands. A recent example is Out in the Line-up, a documentary about the taboo of homosexuality in surfing. Producer Thomas Castets says that the filmmakers went to Kickstarter seeking $30,000 to finish post-production. In December 2013, they reached their target, in a process that went fairly smoothly, he says, noting that it was helpful to be able to reach a target group, the online community gaysurfers.net. The film has its premiere in Sydney on February 28 during Mardi Gras, and will screen in Melbourne in March.
Juliette Binoche – whose films to be released in Australia this year will include Camille Claudel 1915 and Godzilla – is an actress with many strings to her bow. She paints regularly; her artwork was featured in Leos Carax's 1991 film Les Amants du Pont Neuf, and she has exhibited portraits of directors she has worked with and characters she has played. In a new film, Words and Pictures, directed by Fred Schepisi, she plays a painter and art teacher with arthritis. As she did in Les Amants du Pont Neuf, she produced her character's paintings. It wasn't easy, she says, for all sorts of reasons, including time constraints. She started out figurative and ended up abstract. "Me, Juliette, maybe I wouldn't paint like this," she says. "But I had to be her. So you can say that it was an interpretation." In fact, she adds, "instead of putting it into the acting, I was putting it into the painting".
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Carol Wilhide Justin makes woodcut prints from her own digital photographs. The camera's 'decisive moment' and the woodcut's lengthy reinterpretation of the same image are combined allowing the character of her subjects to be crystallised in an atmospheric and emotional way. Memory, as narrative, as emotional truth, as time and in its fallibility lies at the heart of all her work. In a world increasingly driven by the digital, Carol's work celebrates a belief in the haptic and analogue. Woodcuts are time consuming to produce, slow and exacting, built one layer at a time, the result of decision and deliberation.


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Few vegetables could ever claim to be refreshing, but cucumber can. You've never described someone as "cool as a carrot", have you? Springtime is the time when greenhouse-grown British cucumbers are starting to hit the shops so now's the time to eat them. At first glance, it's the sort of thing you chuck in a salad as an afterthought, but really it's far more useful than that. If you don't believe me, here are our top ten cucumber recipes.
Ok, let's start with salad. Don't stick to boring old lettuce and cucumber jobs, panzanella is a much better option. Add cucumber to a spicy noodle salad to extinguish the chilli heat, while cucumber in a chilli salad adds freshness to a slow cooked dish like Chinese beef.
Cucumber in soup? Indeed. Gazpacho is a brilliant word, it's an even better lunch. And, if that's not good enough - there's no actual cooking involved!
Now that your love for cucumber has been confirmed, you'll feel the need to preserve it. Pickled cucumber is borderline addictive and a must for any barbecue you're planning for when the sun makes a rare appearance. Pop some sour pickled cucumber in your sandwich for a bit of a treat or add cucumber chutney to your cheeseboard.
Given the high water content of the cucumber, you won't be surprised to know they work well in drinks, too. Aside from the ubiquitous gin and tonic, try it in an Eastside or watermelon cooler.
Cucumber works so wonderfully in our G&T that we'll even make desserts from it. This Hendrick's Gin sorbet is the perfect end to any meal (or a sneaky wee refresher in the middle of the day).
Don't worry, we didn't forget about tzatsiki! It might well be the ultimate cucumber recipe. We love it. We'd write sonnets to the stuff ... if we weren't too busy eating it.
Need more recipe inspiration? Check out the rest of our top ten recipe posts.
I love that pickled cucumber and red onion recipe so much - it never lasts very long in my fridge.
This obession with adding cucumber to every meal and drink needs to stop, not everyone enjoys that awful slimy excuse for a vegetable.
Ten recipes out of thousands is hardly an obsession!
This is such a mature discussion.


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Keywords: Noncommunicable disease, research, policy
Allen L. Noncommunicable disease research. Int J Non-Commun Dis 2016;1:131-3
Allen L. Noncommunicable disease research. Int J Non-Commun Dis [serial online] 2016 [cited 2019 Jul 15];1:131-3. Available from: http://www.ijncd.org/text.asp?2016/1/3/131/198586
The summer of 2016 marked the half-way point for the 2013-2020 WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). [1] The plan includes nine voluntary targets and six objectives. The "25 × 25" target (achieving 25% reduction in premature NCD mortality by 2025) was readily adopted by the global public health community, and we have seen committed efforts to make and quantify progress in this area. In stark contrast, little noise has been made about objective 5 from the Global Action Plan; promoting NCD research capacity. This is unfortunate because NCD research is the means by which all other targets are met.
Research-policy Feedback Loop
NCD research provides the evidence-base for therapies, interventions, and broader practices to fight the pandemic. Research is the means by which we can discriminate between what works and what does not, as well as quantifying cost-effectiveness, and testing and developing new ideas. The "best buys" were a good example of the way that research directly underpins policy interventions. [2] In turn policy implementation raises new questions, for example, what is the most effective means of eliminating trans fats from the human food supply?
A resourced NCD research community that asks implementation-oriented questions can foster a positive feedback loop that continuously hones the policies at our disposal to prevent and control NCDs [Figure 1].
Figure 1: The research - policy feedback loop
The Global Action Plan call for investment in national research capacity was a repeat of objective 4 from the 2008 Global Action Plan. [3] Both calls lacked any form of quantitative justification. To date, there has never been a research capacity benchmarking exercise, despite a panoply of indicators for every other NCD-related target. [4] Without knowing the current state of play, it is difficult to know where research capacity needs boosting. In other words, we lack research on NCD research.
Research Gaps
Calls for investment in NCD research stem from frustration at the ostensible lack of evidence for effective NCD policies. The 2011 WHO Global Strategy and Plan of Action on Public Health, Innovation, and Intellectual Property noted the lack of "comparative, applied, and operational research needed to scale up effective interventions." [5] The report also lamented a paucity of "needs-driven" research.
This issue was taken up in the WHO 2011 Prioritized Research Agenda for NCDs. [6] The underlying philosophy of the Prioritized Agenda was that research is absolutely fundamental for developing effective policies. Priority areas were identified by asking where the NCD response was weakest, rather than where research capacity (funding, institutions, human resources, etc.) were lacking. This needs-based approach highlighted three main areas:
Intersectoral and multidisciplinary research to understand and influence the macroeconomic and social determinants of NCDs and exposure to NCD risk factors
Translation research and health system research for global application of proven cost-effective strategies
Research to enable expensive but effective interventions to become accessible and used appropriately in resource-constrained settings.
These recommendations are based on the fact that we have excellent biomedical evidence for NCDs, but there is a persisting paucity of implementation research and engagement from the social sciences. The growing recognition that NCDs are primarily caused by essentially nonmedical phenomena has not been accompanied by a reciprocal rise in interdisciplinary NCD research. Complex drivers such as globalization, population aging, urbanization, and poverty [7] require policy responses that are grounded in anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science. NCDs do not respect academic silos, and our research efforts should reflect this fact.
The common perception of health researchers as biomedical scientists in white laboratory coats is also hindering the necessary pivot toward implementation science. We need to focus on exploring how we can scale up efforts to prevent and treat NCDs, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where the burden is highest. Traditionally, the lion's share of research has been conducted in the Global North and translated into resource-poor settings without accounting for important contextual differences. Even the robust "best buys" have very little evidence for effectiveness in LMICs, [8] let alone implementation studies.
Some efforts are currently being made to quantify the mismatch between NCD burden and research output. An upcoming bibliometric review by Allen et al. has found that 83% of low- and lower-middle income countries (LLMICs) have not produced a single paper on poverty and NCDs. Furthermore, papers from LLMICs that have produced work tend to end up in journals with an impact factor 2.6 times lower than papers from high-income countries. [9] In another upcoming WHO report, Allen and colleagues found that 89% of LLMICs have not evaluated whether any of the 'best buy' interventions work in their local context. [10] As a result of these nascent (and as yet non-peer reviewed) findings, a rapid capacity assessment tool is being developed by the WHO based on the nine prerequisites for health research systems presented in the Prioritized Research Agenda [6] (from Nchinda's cardiovascular disease research paper): [11]
A national research policy
A competent research workforce
Adequate financing
Priority-setting mechanisms
Regulatory frameworks
Ethical oversight mechanisms
Adequately equipped research institutions
Effective information and dissemination systems.
The Agenda also highlighted five areas in specific relation to NCDs:
Inadequate training of professionals and poor infrastructure for research
Lack of funds for research
Absence of effective leadership and peer support in research
Absence of a tradition of research in many LMICs
Donor-driven research priorities in low-income settings.
It is important to quantify research capacity and mainstream these assessments as part of United Nations Interagency Taskforce work, and the WHO Country Capacity Surveys.
In summary, NCD research is the means by which effective interventions are identified, scaled up, and translated to settings where the burden of disease is highest. A greater emphasis on policy-oriented NCD research, wider engagement with social scientists, and efforts to quantify current research capacity so that investments can be targeted would boost NCD research. In turn, this will boost global efforts to prevent and control what is being called the NCD pandemic, [12] especially in disadvantaged regions.
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Conspiracy Theory? Politicians & Corporations Admit to Paying Actors to Show Fake Support
May 12, 2018 by IWB
Remember Rob Ford the crack smoking mayor? His brother is in the news today forced to admit to hiring supporters to show up at his rallies… But this is nothing new, since politicians are all bought and paid for, their support base might as well make money doing it… Democrazy fails again. There must be a better way, eh comrade?
via thefreethoughtproject:
In an age where most politicians have very little support for their campaigns and causes, they have been known to resort to desperate measures to improve their public image. While this practice is disregarded by some as a "conspiracy theory," many politicians have been caught hiring actors to fill the crowds of their campaign speeches—corporations too.
In fact, just this week in Ontario, Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford's campaign was forced to admit that they hired actors for at least one of their events. Ford's staff acted like this was not authorized by them, but instead blamed a local candidate for arranging their actors. Campaign officials for Toronto Centre Tory candidate Meredith Cartwright reportedly hired the actors to support Ford at a rally in Dundas Square.
"We were very confused by this situation because we are getting record numbers of supporters to every event across Ontario. This was done by a local candidate and it won't be continuing," Ford's spokeswoman, Melissa Lantsman, said in an email to the Toronto Star.
A number of these actors reached out to the press about the event to blow the whistle, including artist and performer Devanshu Narang.
Narang told The Star that he was offered $75 to appear at the rally between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. wearing the candidate's t-shirt, but he turned down the gig.
"I was shocked to see this happen in Canada, in Toronto. I find it offensive even to the Canadian democracy. The main thing was that you know, the moment I saw that I kind of felt odd about it. You know, politicians hiring actors to play supporters is like the way it works in the Third World," Narang said.
Ford's campaign is insisting that this is an accident and that it won't happen again, and that they have "no need" for these types of services because their candidates are so popular.
"We don't need to pay anyone. When we have events, we're packed, we don't need that," Ford said at a press conference.
It is interesting to note that Doug Ford is the brother of late Rob Ford, the former Toronto mayor who was famous for smoking crack on video. Doug Ford promised in his brother's eulogy that "Ford nation will continue." When Rob Ford was alive, the brothers famously got into a screaming match with the public at a city council meeting.
The practice of hiring actors to astroturf campaigns is more common than most people would expect. Even current US President Donald Trump was found to be hiring actors to cheer him on at early campaign events. Although the Trump Administration initially denied these reports, FEC documents released in 2017 revealed that a casting agency was paid to send supporters to the event. During the same campaign, Hillary Clinton was accused of paying a child actor to ask a scripted question during a town hall event.
This trick is not limited to political campaigns either, earlier this month it was reported that at least 50 actors were hired by an energy company to support the construction of a new power plant at a town hall meeting.
"They paid us to sit through the meeting and clap every time someone said something against wind and solar power. I'm not political, I needed the money for a hotel room at that point," said Keith Keough, who was one of the actors hired.
The actors were even asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, which prohibited them from speaking to the media or telling anyone that they were paid to support the power plant. The company still denies any accusations that it hired any actors to support them at the meeting.
It is also common for war propaganda to be carried out with actors since it is now fairly easy to stage a war scene and get away with it.
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Q: quarterly equivalent for year != year[1] In order to work with extended hours (I am aware the extended hours session details only become available on on intraday charts) in pine, I need to get the quarterly open but, what is the equivalent to year != year[1] for the current/previous quarter in pine?
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J. Frederick Smith
Pinup artist of the 1940s and 1950s who later turned to photography.
Golden Age artist noted for his full-page newspaper illustrations.
John George Sowerby
English illustrator best known for his children's books "Afternoon Tea" and "At Home."
Ron Spears
Illustrator, art director, and educator.
Creator of the influential graphic novel memoir, "Maus."
Chris Spollen
Spollen creates 3-D illustrations in sketches, relief sculpture, and digital media prints.
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Painter, art teacher, and award-winning illustrator.
Renowned for comic art that kept America laughing for more than seventy years.
A masterful artist who relished his engagement with the visual world and post-war society.
Gloria Stoll Karn
A popular female pulp magazine artist in a male-dominated field.
Barron Storey
An American illustrator, graphic novelist, and educator.
William Stout
An illustrator who transformed the perception of dinosaurs, and a designer of films.
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Artist who created Coca-Cola's iconic Santa Claus.
Iwao Takamoto
Disney animator who became Creative Producer for Hanna-Barbera.
Sir John Tenniel
A political cartoonist and illustrator, famous for his illustrations for Alice in Wonderland.
Marc Tetro
Pop artist known for his simple, graphic design combined with bold colors.
Author/illustrator most famous for his auto-biographical graphic novel, "Blankets."
Comic book artist and animator who draws superheroes using a minimalist style.
Murray Tinkelman
An award-winning artist and illustration historian.
Alex Toth
Toth created and designed many of Hanna-Barbera's most famous characters.
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The Girl From Blind River
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A gritty tale of how far we'll go to protect the ones we love for fans of Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone from Gale Massey, a talented new name in crime fiction.
Everyone says the Elders family are nothing but cheats, thieves, and convicts -- a fact nineteen-year old Jamie Elders has been trying desperately to escape. She may have the natural talent of a poker savant, but her dreams of going pro and getting the hell out of the tiny town of Blind River, New York are going nowhere fast. Especially once she lands in a huge pile of debt to her uncle Loyal.
At Loyal's beck and call until her debt is repaid, Jamie can't easily walk away -- not with her younger brother Toby left at his mercy. So when Loyal demands Jamie's help cleaning up a mess late one night, she has no choice but to agree. But disposing of a dead man and covering up his connection to the town's most powerful judge goes beyond family duty. When it comes out that the victim was a beloved athlete and Loyal pins the murder on Toby, only Jamie can save him. But with a dogged detective on her trail and her own future at stake, she'll have to decide: embrace her inner criminal, or defy it -- and face the consequences.
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Gale Massey is an American writer of fiction and nonfiction. Born on the Gulf Coast of Florida she lives there now with her family. Early writing influences evident in her storytelling are Flannery O'Conner, Truman Capote, and Daniel Woodrell. Her stories have been published in journals and collections across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The Girl From Blind River, a coming of age story set against illegal gambling and small town corruption, is her debut novel. Praise for The Girl From Blind River:"With this dazzling debut, Gale Massey arrives as a rare talent, a writer's writer who should be read by the masses. The Girl From Blind River is a swift and thrilling story anchored by compelling characters and scored by graceful prose. The novel is both timeless and timely, and is sure to be one of the must-reads of 2018. " -- Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author"A fast-paced, impressive debut. In a gritty, yet poetic voice, Massey introduces us to the unforgettable Jamie Elders, a young woman desperate to escape her past but unwilling to leave it behind. From an exciting new author to watch, this debut is a definite addition to your 2018 must-read list. " -- Lori Roy, award-winning author of The Disappearing"A knockout debut novel. ..Lyrical and unflinching, The Girl from Blind River grabs you on page one and never lets go. " -- Ann Hood, bestselling author of The Book That Matters Most"One of the most impressive debut novels that has ever come my way. Taut and vivid, it is beautifully textured and it announces the arrival of a very special writer whose work I expect to read for many years ... A gem. " -- Steve Yarbrough, PEN/Faulkner Award-Nominated Author"Smart, sharp and fast, Gale Massey's thriller ratchets up the action, making the reader lean forward till the turn of her last card. " -- Stewart O'Nan, award-winning author of The Odds
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Parmer County Small Claims Court cases are heard in 3 courthouses in Parmer County.
In Texas, small claims parties generally represent themselves without an attorney. This is because cases involving $10,000 or less usually do not justify the cost of an attorney. Nevertheless, you are allowed to retain one if you desire. (Texas Government Code Section 28.003).
Yes, but only if the amount in controversy is in excess of $250.
Small claims courts handle a wide variety of cases. This could be an action to get your security deposit back, or an action to recover money for damage done to your vehicle after a car accident. The only types of cases that are prohibited are an assignment of a claim (whereby you transfer your interest in a case for someone else to collect), a divorce, or a case filed by a collection agency or agents.
What is the trial like?
Unlike regular civil trials, small claims court rules do not follow the Rules of Evidence. This allows the trials to be conducted in a much more informal fashion. Generally the judge will ask questions to help develop the facts and understand the context and circumstances surrounding the case. It will likely be pretty quick. However, if a party wishes for a jury trial, it will likely last a few hours.
The clerk is often the first person small claims court litigants interact with in their case. The clerk is an excellent resource for the procedure for small claims court cases in Texas but also any procedures specific to that County or courthouse. It is recommended that you contact the clerk's office to ensure the courthouse is open during the hours you want to visit. While the clerk can help you with procedural issues, the clerk is not able to give legal advice. They will direct you to an attorney if answering your question would require that.
Who is the judge in a Small Claims Court case?
Small claims cases in Parmer County are heard in front of the justice of the peace for Parmer County.
Can I file my case in small claims court?
You cannot demand or ask for more than $10,000 in a small claims court case. (Government Code 28.093). Small claims parties can only recover money. The court has no authority to issue an injunctive or equitable award. For example, you could sue a dry cleaner for ruining your clothes and ask for money to replace the clothes, but you cannot ask the judge for an order for the dry cleaner to repair your clothes. This would be called injunctive relief.
Can I file my small claims case in Parmer County?
In order to follow correct procedure, a small claims case needs to be filed in the proper county and precinct. In Texas, the action is filed in the County and Precinct where the defendants reside or where a contract was to be performed. (Government Code Section 28.011).
The precinct map for Parmer County can be found here.
This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 1 Place 1. The court's website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (806)250-2412. And you can email the court by clicking here.
This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 2 Place 1. The court's website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (806)251-1356. And you can email the court by clicking here.
This courthouse handles cases for Precinct 3 Place 1. The court's website can be found here. The phone number for the court is (806)481-9964. And you can email the court by clicking here.


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Q: Django API call taking too much time to respond I have built an API using Django & django-rest-framework. The Django Server is currently deployed on Heroku's Free Hobby Dyno.
this is how my API call looks right now,
GET https://feasta-postgres.herokuapp.com/menu/get_category/?admin_id=5
I am currently testing my API through POSTMAN.
PROBLEM
I have noticed that when I call this API for the First time, it takes too much (~1 second) time to respond. Then it becomes Faster for the subsequent calls. Then after some interval it again becomes slow.
This is the event waterfall for my first request call,

This is the event waterfall for my subsequent request calls,

As we can see in the first image, the handshakes are eating up most of the time.
Questions

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*Is there any way to optimize the first request? If yes then How?

*Will this also occur when I call this API from a Deployed React website or is this only a Postman problem?
My Best Guess
I am using a Free Heroku Dyno, that's why Heroku is being "lazy" to process my request. Upgrading it to the paid one will do my job.


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Park Inn by Radisson, the upper mid-scale hotel brand of the Radisson Hotel Group, announced the opening of two new hotels in Saudi Arabia.
The newly opened hotels are Park Inn by Radisson Hotel and Apartments Dammam Industrial City and Park Inn by Radisson Jubail Industrial City.
Park Inn by Radisson Hotel and Apartments Dammam Industrial City is well located in the heart of Dammam's second Industrial City and just a short drive from Dammam city center, the Saudi Aramco oil refinery and King Abdul Aziz Sea Port. It has 201 rooms and suites with city and pool views, and 104 serviced apartments that are expected to open later this summer. The one and two-bedroom apartments include a large living room area, kitchenette with essential appliances and a large bathroom.
All rooms and apartments are designed in the signature Park Inn by Radisson style. The renewed Park Inn by Radisson delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments. It aims to positively lift guests' moods for a happy stay – with clever use of color, inspired contemporary design, and friendly, personalized service with surprising, feel-good extras.
The meeting and events space have two meeting rooms and six workshop rooms – all with natural daylight and free High-Speed Wireless Internet. The hotel also has a 412 sqm ballroom for hosting banquets, weddings and gala dinners. The pre-function space spans to 530 sqm.
The Bocca Buona restaurant celebrates the Italian way of living and brings a warm, crowdy and noisy ambience of the Italian street and a lively bustle into the restaurant. Bocca Buona style is relaxed and informal in a casual, fun, unexpected, humorous and stylish way. The RBG restaurant offers a menu that's instantly recognizable with a design moving in the same direction – bar and grill counter, concrete flooring and exposed brick, chalkboards as part of artwork, variable seating, booths, banquettes and club tables and splashes of color. The Modon Café is the simplest and elegant choice for a tea or coffee.
Other leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a wellness center including treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, tennis court and separate fitness centers for men and women.
Park Inn by Radisson Jubail Industrial City is located in Jubail, the largest industrial city in the Middle East. The hotel is located in a residential area close to the offices of major international companies and just a short drive to the Fanateer District, which is a popular area with great restaurants, modern shopping malls, and a vibrant beachside.
The 161-room hotel has a range of modern rooms and suites, all with a trendy design and either a garden or city view. Guests have a choice of standard or superior rooms and executive suites. They can even choose their own floor with its own unique interior design scheme. All rooms include free High-speed Wireless Internet.
The leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a health club including fitness gym, sauna and massage rooms.
The RBG restaurant provides a modern, international dining experience where guests can choose à- la-carte or enjoy the breakfast buffet. The hotel also offers 24/7 room service.
The meeting and events space includes four flexible meeting rooms for up to 120 guests, all with natural daylight, climate control, free High-speed Wireless Internet, complimentary access to the business center and free parking.


ZEAL Creative has recently announced that Rachel McHale has been promoted to the role of Managing Director with immediate effect.
Rob and Stewart, the founders of ZEAL, have worked closely with Rachel for over 12 years and she has been the agency's Client Development Director for the past 6 months.
Originally a graduate in Marketing from Liverpool University, Rachel is now recognised as one of the UK's leading strategists on promotional and shopper marketing. On top of a wealth of hands-on project experience, Rachel holds both the IPM Diploma in Promotional Marketing and the IPM Diploma in Experiential Marketing.
Beyond her industry smarts, Rachel is a fun-loving, humble, down-to-earth leader who enjoys the full support of her passionate and energetic team. Nobody works harder in the entire agency than Rachel and the example she sets for everyone is inspiring. Rach has much she can teach to our ever growing team and her new role will make this more important than ever.


Our research centres hold a variety of events through the year.
These are often interdisciplinary throughout the faculty, and offer different insights into our research.
Many of our academics contribute to research seminars at the Institute of Historical Research(link is external).
Browse a complete list of past research events.
One of the most exciting ways in which to hear about our research is through the inaugural lectures of our newly appointed professors. They are a perfect opportunity to engage with our school and research.
Our annual Nicolai Rubinstein Lecture in the History of Political Thought attracts speakers and attendees from across the world.
Our research centres hold colloquia, seminars and lectures. These explore well-established areas of research strength, such as American history. They also explore emergent research interests, such as music in the humanities.
Our staff, students and the school benefit from these collaborations, which are often with world-renowned experts.


We are pleased to have been awarded and working on the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools modular classroom builds & installs with VCM construction.
Shaughnessy Electric has been awarded and are pleased to be working with VCM on the Westwinds Motel renovation & addition in Biggar, Sk.
Shaughnessy Electric is proud to announce we are working with long time local client CIMS in respect to a facility addition & re-organization of electrical services, lighting upgrades & an office renovation.
The proect will progress in phases and Shaughnessy Electric will be responsible for the Design Build for the electrical scope of the project.
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Shaughnessy Electric has recently finished a project for Zytech Building Systems' new plant here north of Saskatoon.
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Mini ManiYa Kennel FCI-UKU Yorkshire Terrier & Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon. Puppies, photos.
Wir züchten seit über 15 Jahren im 1. Deutschen Yorkshire Terrier Club (1.DYC) unter dem Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH) in Berlin, diese liebenswerte Rasse und möchten hiermit uns und unsere Yorkies vorstellen.
Home kennel of Bernese Mountain Dog and Yorkshire terrier.
Since 21 years we are bredder's Sharpeis. Hope you will have pleasure to look our dogs, all Champion bred by us. All my dogs live at home with us.
My name is Marina Khaustova, and I am the head of the nursery "SHERNIKA". Our nursery is engaged in breeding work for more than 10 years. The main breeds of dogs kennel are - Yorkshire Terrier and Biewer Yorkshire.
We have a small number of dogs of these breeds, but we are a responsible approach to breeding. Puppies born nursery - from the high producers. Many successfully exhibited at trade shows, and hold high titles. We are always happy to assist you in choosing a puppy, as well also advise and provide comprehensive assistance for the care and upbringing of your little puppies.
Biewer and Yorkshire our kennel carry blood high-titled world's most famous producers , as you can always check by looking at the pedigrees of our dogs.
Dog breeding for us first started in 1981. At that time we successfully bred very beautiful and elegant dwarf miniature poodles for years. Then in 1989 came our first Yorkshire Terrier that captured our hearts by storm. Lucy was a lively small dog, which from the first moment had drawn us totally in with her spell. When we first had Yorkie puppies, we knew that this was "our" breed. As much as we loved our beautiful and funny poodles, the Yorkies had won our hearts over. This was the beginning of an ongoing, unshakable, great love which still continues till this day. We were so fascinated by this breed that we could not get enough of them. In fact, that was where our kennel name "My Insatiable Love" came from.
It was not only the attractive appearance of these lively little dogs that inspired us, but it was also their unique nature, cheerful disposition, attentive gaze, intelligence and adaptability, lovable behavior, loyalty, and the fact that they have the self-confidence, pride, and character of a very large dog despite how small and cute they are.
Our son Michael, who loved nothing more than dogs from an early age, began very early to take an especially active position in our nice dog breeding hobby. For him there was nothing more beautiful and more interesting than dogs and he soon developed a notable breeding ambition and a strong sense of aesthetics.
We entered new breeding territory when we first discovered the Biewer Yorkshire in the year 2000. At that time the Biewer breed was still very rare. It took us a lot of research and time to get beautiful, healthy, and genetically pure Biewers for our breeding project. We quickly found that it was not so easy to breed a true Biewer that adhered to the high standards that we had set when it came to breeding dogs. We set ourselves a very ambitious goal; we wanted to breed only true Biewers whose hereditary lines lead back to the dogs of the legendary "Friedheck" line as bred by Mrs. Gertrude and Mr. Werner Biewer, the grandparents of the wonderful Biewer breed. Of course we still remain faithful to the Yorkshire Terrier till this day and that is never going to change, but these special Biewer Yorkies really make us feel something special. It is hard to describe but once you own a Biewer, you will understand what we mean. None of these wonderful little whirlwinds look the same way due to the white patching, which contributes to each newborn puppies' unique appearance making them each one of a kind. The Biewers have the same personality as the Yorkshire Terrier. They are small dog with a serious personality.
It takes years of breeding experience, good knowledge of genetics, and a strong sense of which dogs are best fits for each other to achieve the best results in breeding. Breeding should not be to make a profit at the expense of the breed. The breeding goal of a good breeder is to breed healthy and beautiful dogs which strong characteristics. This task demands much from the breeder. It requires that the breeder have the necessary knowledge, a lot of patience, time, nerves, and the sense of responsibility and sacrifice. Our dogs are often the main focus of our big family. We devote most of our time to them and we spend sleepless nights next to the litter box for their sake.
In addition to successes in dog shows and ensuring our dogs stand only at the highest level of breeding, it is also very important to us that our puppies begin socializing in an optimum manner at a very young age so that their new owners do not have any problems with them in the future. What occurs during the first few weeks of a dog's life is the most crucial and groundbreaking and will affect the dog for the rest of their life. Dogs are social animals. They need interaction with others regardless if the others are two or four legged. They also need a lot of attention and responsive care. A dog that is relocated into its new home should be familiar with all emerging everyday situations and need to be accustomed to all the noise and happenings in a normal household. The dogs should also learn where their limits are. They must be able to fit in a pack of dogs as well as in a human family. Finally, it is very important that the dogs trust their new human family. To ensure all of this, it is imperative to raise/keep the parents and puppies in a loving environment. By providing for the dog this way, it will allow for the dog to be able to settle into its new home quickly and smoothly and have a curious and open approach to new and strange things in order to learn the necessities of life. During this stage, the dog will develop its own character and have what is needed to make a good dog; it will be loyal, lovable, and great companion in all situations.
As dedicated breeders, it is important to us that we ourselves can enjoy the sight of our little beauties every day. All of our dogs are always properly maintained. The breeding dogs can be maintained with a simple puppy cut. However, it certainly gives us much pleasure and enjoyment when we groom our breeding dogs to have a perfect silky, clean and shiny, and floor-length coat. Grooming is a lot of work and a time consuming exercise but well worth the effort. Our dogs are always presentable.
Our dogs receive regular veterinary care. We attach the utmost importance to make sure our puppies are healthy and do not skimp when it concerns the health of our animals. Our dogs are free of parasites and grow up in a clean and hygienic environment that is natural for us. Not only do our dogs have a good pedigree but they also grow up in an appropriate environment. These are some of the many points that distinguishes our breeding program from many other breeding programs.
We are committed to doing our best for our dogs, for the breed, and for people who are interested in our dogs. We understand that it is essential to set high goals for ourselves and to never lose sight of our goals. Our family will make every effort to not only be good breeders, but to belong with the best of breeders. For many years, we did not spare any effort to get where we are today. That is the secret of our success. Our dogs correspond to the highest degree of the breed standard and are all absolutely charming creatures. The puppies that are ready to leave us are just the way we would want our own dogs to be.
Take a look at our reference site and build your own opinion about our breeding program.


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To be considered a complete and thorough training curriculum the program should include some amount of physical skills practice. Students should be cautious about entering into online CNA classes because they might lack a sufficient amount of hands-on practice necessary to master the 25 basic skills required of nursing assistants.
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We invite you to browse our expansive and diverse collection of John Wayne movie posters, lobby cards and movie stills for sale. Each and every one is guaranteed to be authentic vintage and original, and will look amazing if framed and showcased in your home or special place.
John Wayne, also known as Marion Mitchell Morrison or simply The Duke, is widely considered an American film icon and the first name that comes to mind when discussing classic western movies. His memorable films, especially those under the direction of John Ford, often topped the box office charts for three consecutive decades.
Some of John Wayne's most popular films include The Searchers, Rio Bravo, True Grit, Red River, Stagecoach, The Shootist, McLintock!, Wake of the Red Witch, Flying Tigers, and Ed Dorado.
Fun Fact: John Wayne's processed and edited voice was used for the alien snitch Garindan in George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope.
Brannigan (1975)
In Harm's Way (1965)
Rooster Cogburn (1975)
The Shootist (1976)
A Lady Takes A Chance (aka The Cowboy and the Girl) (1954)
Condition: Fair, Never Folded
The Barbarian and the Geisha (1958)
Big Jake (1971)
Big Jim McLain (1952)
Blood Alley (1955)
Original Color
Condition: Fair, Poor, Never Folded
Original U.S. One Sheet Style B
Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973)
Original Japanese B2
Condition: Near Mint, Rolled
California Straight Ahead! (1948)
Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)
Chisum (1970)
Original Italian 2-foglio
Original Belgian
20.5" x 13.75"
Comancheros (1966)
The Comancheros (1961)
The Conqueror (1956)
The Cowboys (1972)
Dakota (1945)
The Dawn Rider
Donovan's Reef (1963)
Original U.S. Three-Sheet
The Green Berets (1968)