I'm unable to get Vuforia to recognise the arcore plugin.
I ALWAYS get this warning when I build.
If you want to enable ARCore support for Vuforia, please follow the steps outlined in the library article below.
Does anyone have a workaround or fix?
- Performance is *extremely* bad. I'm running on Pixel 2 XL. Thew equivalent scene flies on an Iphone X.
- For some reason after uninstalling my app (because Vuforia was continually failing to init) permissions aren't being requested again which resulted in hours of wild-goose-chasing trying to understand why Vuforia wasn't initialising. I had to go into settings and manually grant permissions. This isn't something I've seen before.
In my app I have to enable/disable AR at times. I notice that the first enable of Vuforia (and I used Delayed Initialisation btw) GetActiveFusionProvider returns VUFORIA_SENSOR_FUSION. If I then disable AR because I go into another app mode, the reenable, the value VUFORIA_VISION_ONLY is returned.
Is there a "right" way to toggle AR. I toggle the ARCamera and VuforiaBehaviour?
I suppose for the purposes of this thread, the plugin is now being recognised, but now there is another issue at play? Should this be a new thread now?
I was able to get ARCore 1.4 working with Unity 2018.2.4f1 and Vuforia 7.2.23 successfully. I followed the instructions on this pagehttps://library.vuforia.com/content/vuforia-library/en/articles/Solution/arcore-with-vuforia.html, to get ARCore installed in the project. I also made sure to install ARCore on my device (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.ar.core).
Once this was set up, I deployed to my device and logged the following value to confirm Vuforia was leveraging ARCore: VuforiaRuntimeUtilities.GetActiveFusionProvider. This field printed out the value PLATFORM_SENSOR_FUSION. I confirmed on this page, https://library.vuforia.com/content/vuforia-library/en/reference/unity/namespaceVuforia.html#afa43fb4756bd67edb0ea1bca50033dce, that this value indicates ARCore has successfully been utilized.
I am seeing the same message you mention in your initial post, "If you want to enable ARCore support for Vuforia, please follow the steps outlined in the library article below." This message is meant as an informative message and not a warning (note that it appears as a regular log message in the Unity console and not as a warning or error). This message does not imply that ARCore is not going to work with your application.
Can you please confirm you are doing the same things I describe above and let me know if you can get ARCore working in your app?
I tried 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4. It doesn't matter about the version. I also tried it on Windows Unity.
I should note that it did work for me on an older version, but I had to upgrade Unity (for AR reasons actually). I think it might have been Unity 2018.2.1. I can't go back - although I seem to remember I did try running the application on an older version of Unity but as you would know it's hard to go back to an older version of Unity once you upgrade.
Sorry, I have to ask - but did you actually test my scenario? I tried in an empty project, and a completely fresh install of Unity. I have literally spent a full day trying to get this working with brute force trial and error. It's personally cost me a LOT of time and effort trying to make it work!!
Although Vuforia does not yet explicitly support ARCore 1.4 in SDK 7.2, our experience is that it does work as ARCore APIs are backwards compatible.
Have you tried integrating with an earlier version of ARCore, such as 1.3. This is a known and tested version of ARCore with Vuforia 7.2.


Posted on Feb 1, 2018 at 9:57 a.m.
• A drug store employee passed on the name of a man who told her he had ropes and ladders set up in his home and was suicidal.
• A complainant contacted the police with a suspicion that a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) had been violated. The complainant said a female, who he suspected of being the live-in girlfriend of the man who was harassing him, had knocked on his door yelling the music was too loud. He was informed a third party contact did not violate the HRO. The complainant said he was going to have the order amended.
• The owners of an aggressive, protective dog contacted the Wadena Police Department and informed them they wished to surrender. An officer said he would contact the Humane Society since the family had no vehicle. A Humane Society employee picked the dog up the following morning.
• A 55-inch television was reported stolen. The identity of the burglar was known by the caller.
• The mother of a boy who had injured his leg asked for police assistance because her son refused to go into the emergency room. The leg was swollen but the boy told an officer it was not painful or causing him any trouble.
• An apartment landlord called the Wadena Sheriff's Office alleging some renters refused to let him check the furnace after it had run out of propane. A deputy returned his call and informed him he had to give the renters 24 hours notice if they were not willing to let him in the apartment.
• A woman reported a neighbor frequently walked around the neighborhood asking for money.
• The theft of several items was reported from an Ice Castle fish house. Missing were a fish locator, a generator and a propane auger. The caller had the serial numbers of the stolen property.
• The Stearns County Sheriff's Office asked for help in locating a missing person out of Sauk Centre who was piloting a private plane. The Wadena police checked the Wadena airport but did not find the plane there. The pilot was located later in the morning in Minnesota.
The reports were derived from Wadena Police Department Incident Reports and Wadena County Sheriff's Office call logs.


The total payment defaulted by discoms, according to industry sources, could be even higher as several producers haven?t reported the outstanding amounts.
Even as stressed assets with a combined capacity of 32 gigawatts are on the verge of insolvency — another 7-gigawatt capacity is already undergoing the insolvency process at the National Company Law Tribunal — these power companies are finding it hard to recover dues from procuring states in time.
According to data available with the power ministry's 'praapti' portal, the state-run discoms owed 10 generators ù seven private and three state-owned — Rs 26,500 crore as of August-end. Of this, Rs 17,760 crore is due to independent power producers (IPPs), Rs 4,340 crore to state-owned NTPC and the balance to firms like NHPC, DVC, SJVNL etc.
If the so-called regulatory dues of Rs 18,500 crore is included, the outstanding amounts by the discoms to IPPs alone would be a staggering Rs 36,260 crore.
Generators are privileged to report payment defaults of more than 60 days to the government on a voluntary basis.
The total payment defaulted by discoms, according to industry sources, could be even higher as several producers haven't reported the outstanding amounts. Major companies like Tata Power, Adani Power and GMR Energy, among many others, for instance, haven't uploaded the latest status of discoms' unpaid dues to them.
While the stressed IPPs and the state-run generators are left high and dry by discoms, the latter have shown sharper reductions in their financial losses. The discoms had posted an annual reduction of Rs 17,352 crore (50%) in their losses by the end of March 2018, under the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) scheme. Had the payments to the gencos been made in time, the picture would have been less rosy for discoms.
Majority of the outstanding is for five states — Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
The power companies are facing difficulty in recovering the dues from discoms at a time when the Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions against a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular that makes it mandatory for lenders to take firms to the insolvency arena in case they failed to come out with a resolution plan within six months after first (a day's) default.
After including the power units before NCLT and those under the threat of getting dragged to these tribunals shortly, the stressed power projects are worth over Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
The power companies want a prompt payment mechanism with regard to change-in-law items (regulatory dues). Recently, the Union power ministry has directed the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to compute the increase in tariffs that additional (post-power purchase agreement) taxes and duties would have necessitated within 30 days after a generator filed the petition for such a revision. Once a generator's plea is accepted under 'change-in-law' condition, other generators with the same demand should also get similar benefits, without filing separate petitions, the ministry said.


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Q: Проблема вывода при использовании Iterator При передаче ключей типа Iterator, возникает проблема вывода в методе valueChecker(). Я написал в комментариях к коду что не так с моим результатом. Что я делаю не так ?
public Map<Class, Object> JSONFormatStringSeparator(JSONObject jsonObject) {
    Iterator<String> keys = jsonObject.keys();
    while (keys.hasNext()){
       String key = keys.next();
       System.out.println(key); // выводит все ключи
    }
    String value = valueChecker(keys,jsonObject); // вызываю метод и передаю ключи и сам Json object
    System.out.println("After value checker!"); // выводит
    if(value!=null) {
        switch (value) {
            case "create-company":
                String [] array = {"id","compname","password","email"};
                if(keyChecker(keys,array) == array.length){
                    System.out.println("All found");
                    Company company = new Company(jsonObject.getLong("id"),jsonObject.getString("compname"),
                    jsonObject.getString("password"),jsonObject.getString("email"));
                    return objectMapper(Company.class,company);
                }
            }
        }

    return null;
}

private String valueChecker(Iterator<String> keys,JSONObject jsonObject){
    System.out.println("in the value checker!"); // выводит
    while(keys.hasNext()){ // не заходит и метод возврашает null!
        String key =  keys.next();
        System.out.println("in value checker loop!");
        if(key.equals("formId")){
          return (String)jsonObject.get(key);
        }
    }
    return null;
}

A: Вы получаете итератор и пролистываете Вашу коллекцию до конца:
Iterator<String> keys = jsonObject.keys();
while (keys.hasNext()){
    String key = keys.next();
    System.out.println(key);
}

Далее Вы передаете итератор в метод valueChecker(...), а так в этот момент итератор находится на последней позиции, то keys.hasNext() возвращает false, а Ваш метод возвращает null.
Чтобы решить данную проблему, после вывода всех ключей (и перед вызовом метода valueChecker(...))  запросите итератор повторно:
keys = jsonObject.keys();

А вообще, коль уж Вы передаете в метод сам jsonObject, то передавать итератор смысла нет. Просто получите в этом методе итератор от переданного объекта jsonObject.

A: Проблема в том, что вы работаете с одним и тем же итератором и в самом же первом цикле доходите до его конца, поэтому последующие вызовы метода keys.hasNext() ничего не возвращают.
Поскольку сбросить итератор в начало в java нельзя, вам нужно каждый раз вызывать jsonObject.keys():
String value = valueChecker(jsonObject.keys(), jsonObject);

Только в таком случае совершенно незачем передавать и ключи и объект - проще передать json-объект, а ключи получить внутри метода:
private String valueChecker(JSONObject jsonObject) {
    Iterator<String> keys = jsonObject.keys();
    ...
}

Но весь ваш метод valueChecker какой-то неправильный - ни итератор, ни цикл там не нужны. Гораздо проще записать так (и заодно дать методу осмысленное название):
private String getFormAction(JSONObject jsonObject) {
    if (jsonObject.has("formId")) {
        return jsonObject.getString("formId");
    }

    return null;
}

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Highway Blossoms update for 14 March 2019
Change In Developer For HB
Share · View all patches · Build 3643500 · Last edited 15 March 2019 – 18:34:36 UTC by Wendy
Attention: This establishment is now under new management. Sort of.
Starting today (technically a couple days ago), Highway Blossoms is no longer going to be under the Alienworks name. From here on out, it'll be jointly listed under Studio Coattails and Studio Élan, the two groups that Syon and I formed back in 2017. So what does this mean for HB? In the short-term, not a whole lot. The recent update to the game just changes the logos and credits (and also changes one joke from goofball mode so that we won't get sued). Long term, it means that you can look forward to HB merchandise from both studios, as well as extra content on the Studio Élan Patreon. Anything in the future that we do that uses the Highway Blossoms IP will be under the same two names, as well.
While this is a great time to replay HB (since, let's face it, any time is a great time to replay HB), if you're looking for something new, both Studio Coattails and Studio Élan have some recent releases. At Studio Élan, we just released Heart of the Woods about a month ago. It's another yuri game, this time in the fantasy genre. It's about a duo who run a paranormal investigation blog, and travel to a remote mountain village to investigate rumors of... Well, the paranormal. Spoilers: they find it.
Not into yuri? First of all, why are you on this page? But aside from that, on March 14, Studio Coattails is releasing Episode 1 of National Park Girls. Just like the title implies, it's a story about US national parks. As anime girls. Just like HB, it's got full English voice acting, including some familiar faces. Well, voices. While it's fully a Studio Coattails project, it's one that Syon and I are writing together. Episode 1 is all Syon, while I'll be writing episodes 2 and 3, and then Syon's writing 4 and 5. As mentioned, this one isn't a romance title, although there are still some... Shall we say, romantic undertones? But they're not at the forefront of the story.
Anyway, that's it for now. It's so heartwarming to see people discovering and enjoying HB still, even a couple years after release. We hope that you'll stick with us for our new projects and enjoy those too. Until next time!
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A good introduction to the area of Ancient Egyptian texts. Easy and light to read, it portrays many areas of everyday life through the text and literature of everyday people.
This book provides a small collection of love stories, biographies, fairy tales, reports of military campaigns and other textual accounts of life in Ancient Egypt. They range widely and so provide a varied and interesting view of life in Ancient Egypt for many areas of society and so gives an insight into daily life. This is a welcome and insightful view into the world of the pyramids and the pharaohs which can easily seem so far detached from our own lives that it can be hard to understand. This book is aimed at anyone with an interest in Ancient Egypt and everyday life as well as those with a specific interest in literature. The lack of any scholarly commentary plus the inclusion of a glossary means that the book is very accessible to those with no prior knowledge of Ancient texts and their scholarly study, making it a great taster and introduction to the area.


 NIOSHTIC-2 Publications Search - 20033485 - The electromagnetic response of a buried sphere for buried dipole excitation.
The electromagnetic response of a buried sphere for buried dipole excitation.
The feasibility of locating a buried vertical magnetic dipole source (horizontal loop) from surface measurements of the vertical and horizontal magnetic field components has been investigated by Wait (1971). For sufficiently low frequencies, the magnetic fields have a simple static-like behavior, and a single observation of the ratio and relative phases of the vertical and horizontal field components is sufficient for location when the earth is homogeneous. However, when inhomogenieties are present, the surface fields will be modified, and source location may be more difficult. In order to obtain a quantitative idea of the surface field modifications, we consider a spherical conducting zone as a perturbation to the homogeneous half-space. A rigorous solution for the buried sphere problem has been formulated by D'Yakanov (1959). Unfortunately, his solution is restricted to azimuthally symmetric excitation, and even then the solution is not in a convenient computational form. However, if the sphere is electrically small and is located at a sufficient distance from both the dipole source and the interface, the scattered fields can be identified as the secondary fields of induced dipole moments. The latter are equal to the product of the incident fields and the polarizabilities of the sphere. The details of the approach are given by Hill and Wait (1973). Wait (1968) has used this induced dipole moment approach for scattering by a small sphere above a conducting half-space. The method has the advantage that it is easily generalized to scatterers of other shapes for which both the electric and magnetic polarizabilities are known, such as spheroids (Van de Hulst, 1957). This concept has also been considered by Ward (1967) in the context of electromagnetic detection of massive sulfide ore bodies from airborne platforms. A computer program was written to calculate the magnitude and phase of the ratio of the vertical and horizontal magnetic field components at the earth's surface. These are the measurable quantities which Wait (1971) has suggested for location of the vertical magnetic dipole source. For spheres of radius less than .2 times the source depth, the change in surface fields are found to be insignificant. For a sphere of radius .3 times the source depth located at half the source depth, some noticeable changes in the surface fields begin to occur. However, resultant errors in source location should still be small. Larger errors can be expected when the sphere is either larger or closer to the source or interface, but the simplified theory presented here is not valid under such conditions. The study of such cases is a worthwhile extension.


As the weather gets warmer, we have so many occasions/events preparation for the family in order to enjoy an outdoor activity. We do plan for the foods, venues and of course the clothes my family and I need to wear for the said activity.
It is always hard for me to look for men's clothes, although some said they're the easiest one to find a pair as they can always come with a pants, short, platform sandals, and they are good to go. However, I've always wanted that my boys would always look fashionable and sophisticated.
As for my outfit I am pretty sure that I have many ways to find what suits me. Since I can either go to the store or shop online the comfort of my cozy chair and computer. It has always been a convenient for me to window shop at Dresswe website, where I can find varieties of their clothing designs. They have Bridesmaid Dresses 2014, Cheap Bridesmaid Dresses 2014, and Summer Bridesmaid Dresses collection available online. And if you need a matching shoe for those dresses they cater you with their collection Dresswe platform sandals, they also have the cheap platform sandals if you are saving money too, the black platform sandals as well as the white platform sandals.
I've chosen nice casual dresses too online and I do find them very elegant and simple. Something I would consider whenever there will special events to attend.
I'm so glad that there is online shopping like Dresswe, as I can spend more time to look for a better dress to wear on the special occasion.


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Q: How to change an @State var with a UIButton in SwiftUI I tried to use a button to change the value of this @State variable using the code below.
Even if it doesn't involve using a button, how would I change an @State var?(or any var type for SwiftUI)
import SwiftUI

struct SwiftUIView: View {

    @State var x = 0

    var body: some View {
        Button(action: //x = 1
) {
            Text("Button")
        }
    }
}

struct SwiftUIView_Previews: PreviewProvider {
    static var previews: some View {
        SwiftUIView()
    }
}

A: There is syntax error in your code. you missed to write closure for Button
struct SwiftUIView: View {
    @State var x = 0
    var body: some View {
        Button(action: {
           self.x = 1
        }) {
           Text("Button")
        }
    }
}


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Tilen Bartol (born 17 April 1997) is a Slovenian ski jumper.

Career

Bartol made his World Cup debut on 29 December 2015 at the Four Hills Tournament in Oberstdorf, where he finished 47th.

On 16 March 2016, he fell at Planica ski flying hill test event at 252 metres (827 ft). The distance would be a world record without falling.

World Cup

Standings

Individual starts

References

External links

1997 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Kranj
Slovenian male ski jumpers
Olympic ski jumpers of Slovenia
Ski jumpers at the 2018 Winter Olympics
21st-century Slovenian people

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On behalf of The Law Office of Lynnette Ariathurai, A Professional Corporation posted in Contract Disputes on Friday, February 13, 2015.
The entertainment business is not all fun and games. Although most people see the lighter side of the entertainment business, it is still a business. As such, the terms of legal contracts are often essential for a company in this industry. When a contract dispute does arise, it can result in a lawsuit. This seems to be the case in a recent dispute between a radio personality and a radio station in California.
The dispute arose between Emmis Radio LLC and the radio station's morning host. The company filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the 45-year-old radio host. Apparently, the radio host is planning to take an offer from iHeartMedia, which is competing radio station. Emmis Radio alleges that by accepting the offer from its competitor, the radio host is in breach of the terms of his contract with Emmis Radio.
The contract contains a provision which allows Emmis Radio to match any offers from competing radio stations before the radio host is allowed to accept the competitor's offer. The lawsuit alleges that the radio host accepted the offer from iHeartMedia despite Emmis Radio matching the offer. The contract between the radio host and Emmis Radio is set to expire in late February. Along with monetary damages, the plaintiff is asking that the court prevent the radio host from joining the competing company.
It is unfortunate that this contract dispute in California could not be resolved directly between Emmis Radio and the radio host. However, it is within the company's right to take legal action in order to protect its business interests. On the other hand, sometimes winning a lawsuit is not a simple task and can require significant preparation time and expense. The fact that the contract is apparently set to expire at the end of the month may be a relevant factor. Ultimately, the judge will decide the case based upon the evidence presented as it applies to applicable law.


I work from my workshop in Honeydew, near Johannesburg, South Africa.
I seldom make instruments for stock, although I often do sell my originals. I make to order and can customise to a large degree. No instruments are "standard" and as such each piece must be priced individually.
I can make a number of versions of each shape, for example, the "roxy" shape can be made as a solid/semi-solid electric, as an arched top or as a flat-top, it can also be made as a bigger jazz guitar.


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What are the most played love songs of the 21st century?
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) – the UK-based organization which licenses recorded music that is broadcast or played in public – has released an official chart of the 'Most Played Love Songs of the 21st Century'.
Based on PPL's exclusive UK airplay data, the chart collates songs about love, longing and adoration played on UK radio stations between 2000 and 2015.
Snow Patrol's 2006 Grammy-winning song 'Chasing Cars' tops the list, followed by 'Rule the World' by Take That (pictured) in second place and 'Can't Get You Out of My Head' by Kylie Minogue at number three. Power ballads, romantic film soundtracks and up-tempo dance tunes all feature on the list.
Here's the full list of PPL's 'Most Played Love Songs of the 21st Century':
1. Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
2. Rule The World – Take That
3. Can't Get You Out Of My Head – Kylie Minogue
4. Crazy In Love – Beyoncé Feat. Jay-Z
5. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
6. Livin' On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
7. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
8. Bleeding Love – Leona Lewis
9. Rather Be (Feat. Jess Glynne) – Clean Bandit
10. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
11. There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) – Eurythmics
12. (I've Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
13. Haven't Met You Yet – Michael Bublé
14. Drive By – Train
15. Someone Like You – Adele
16. Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
17. Lady (Hear Me Tonight) – Modjo
18. Heaven Is A Place On Earth – Belinda Carlisle
19. Mirrors – Justin Timberlake
20. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
21. Hey There Delilah – Plain White T's
22. Can't Fight The Moonlight – Leann Rimes
23. Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) – Spiller
24. She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5
25. You To Me Are Everything – The Real Thing
26. True – Spandau Ballet
27. You're Beautiful – James Blunt
28. It Must Be Love – Madness
29. She Moves In Her Own Way – Kooks
30. Stars – Simply Red
31. I Say A Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
32. Wherever You Will Go – The Calling
33. The Power Of Love – Huey Lewis And The News
34. If You're Not The One – Daniel Bedingfield
35. Don't Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John & Kiki Dee
36. Stand By Me – Ben E King
37. Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
38. With Or Without – You U2
39. We Found Love – Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
40. When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
41. Hero – Enrique Iglesias
42. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – Police
43. You Give Me Something – James Morrison
44. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) – Aretha Franklin & George Michael
45. You Can't Hurry Love – Phil Collins
46. Let's Stay Together – Al Green
47. When You're Gone – Bryan Adams
48. Life Is A Rollercoaster – Ronan Keating
49. Take My Breath Away – Berlin
50. Everlasting Love – Love Affair
51. Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
52. Dreams – Gabrielle
53. Ain't Nobody – Rufus & Chaka Khan
54. Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
55. Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
56. She's The One – Robbie Williams
57. If There's Any Justice – Lemar
58. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
59. Love Is All Around – Wet Wet Wet
60. Halo – Beyoncé
61. Eternal Flame – The Bangles
62. Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
63. Fill My Little World – The Feeling
64. Yellow – Coldplay
65. Lovely Day – Bill Withers
66. Dilemma – Nelly
67. Grenade – Bruno Mars
68. Thank You – Dido
69. Kiss From A Rose – Seal
70. I Wanna Be The Only One – Eternal Feat. Bebe Winans
71. Best Of My Love – The Emotions
72. Run To You – Bryan Adams
73. Lego House – Ed Sheeran.
"How [Not] To Write A Hit Song! – 101 Common Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Songwriting Success" is available from Amazon as a US paperback, UK paperback and as an eBook from Amazon's Kindle Store, Apple's iTunes Store (Books/Arts & Entertainment/Music), Barnes & Noble's Nook store, and from KoboBooks.
Read a FREE sample of the book HERE (USA) and HERE (UK), HERE (Australia) and HERE (Canada).
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'HOW (NOT) TO WRITE A HIT SONG! – 101 COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID IF YOU WANT SONGWRITING SUCCESS'
With a 5-star rating at Amazon, this book takes a close look at the essential elements that are consistently found in the structure, melodies and lyrics of all hit songs.
It highlights the most common errors that are made when these key components are built into a song, so that new writers can try to avoid such mistakes in their own songs.
Most writers have had to endure the disappointment of having their songs rejected, and ended up asking: "Could I have done more to make my songs better?".
"How [Not] To Write A Hit Song!" aims to help writers recognize weaknesses in their songs, so they can re-work them, make them stronger, and hopefully achieve the breakthrough they're striving for.
The book includes a detailed checklist of 101 common mistakes that writers can measure their own songs against.
The 40 most common lyric writing mistakes are exposed in this new book by experienced music publisher and music consultant Brian Oliver.
Written in an easy, non-technical style, the book identifies the most frequent causes of lyric writing problems and aims to help aspiring songwriters steer clear of the many traps that they can easily fall into when writing lyrics for their songs.
"How [Not] To Write Great Lyrics!" gives new writers a wide range of valuable advice - from how to prevent common errors in the basic construction of their song lyrics ... through to the perils of making bad choices when it comes to titles, opening lines, lyrical hooks, verb selection, clichés, rhyming patterns, and many other issues.
The book includes a comprehensive checklist of more than 100 potential hazards that writers can measure their own lyrics against.
"SURPRISING RHYMING FOR SONGWRITERS AND POETS -THE ALTERNATIVE RHYMING DICTIONARY"
With more new songs being written than ever before, songwriters are finding it harder to sound original and craft rhymes that have not already been used. "SURPRISING RHYMING" is a new kind of rhyming dictionary that aims to make it easier for writers to avoid clichés and create rhymes people may not have heard before.
Based on an in-depth study of the ingenious rhymes used by some of the world's greatest songwriters and lyricists, this book offers an astonishing array of thousands of alternative rhyme options. It contains rhyme types much broader than those found in traditional rhyming dictionaries which tend to stick to 'perfect' rhymes. Instead, it focuses on 'imperfect' rhymes that are less predictable than 'pure' rhymes—and are therefore more likely to surprise an audience. The book also includes many new words that have been added to standard dictionaries in recent years.
With 624 pages, the book is laid out clearly to make it quick and easy to find the perfect word to achieve a memorable rhyme. There are separate sections for one-, two- and three-syllable rhymes, along with many useful tips on rhyming.
"SURPRISING RHYMING" is available from Amazon as a paperback and an eBook. It's also available as an eBook from Apple's iTunes Store, Barnes & Noble and Rakuten's KoboBooks.
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Wind Energy Center gets $2.2M grant to develop tech in Gulf of Mexico
Gov. Rick Perry announced on April 5 that the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) is awarding $2.2 million to the Texas A&M University Wind Energy Center for a collaborative project that brings together researchers from universities across the state to develop and increase the capacity of offshore wind energy technology in the Gulf of Mexico, and help bring it to market.
Texas A&M is working with the Texas Tech University National Wind Resource Center, a national leader in the wind energy industry, as well as the University of Texas at Austin Center for Electromechanics and Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi's Conrad Blucher Institute and the University of Texas at Brownsville School of Business and Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences.
The TETF award will support the development of new offshore wind farms, turbine and platform technologies in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Offshore Wind Advanced Technology Demonstration Project. The state's award will be matched with a $50 million award from the DOE, an initial $13.3 million investment from industry members of the GoWind consortium and a $1 million total investment from the participating Texas universities.
Subject to the outcome of environmental and feasibility assessments, a future phase of the project would see a three-turbine, 18 megawatt installment at the GoWind offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Mexico.
News coverage:
"Texas A&M gets $2.2 million state grant for wind energy research," San Antonio Business Journal, April 7, 2014


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Stockton solar company chooses local nonprofit for women to receive solar system at no cost.
STOCKTON, CA | Throughout October of this year, SunPower by The Solar Quote accepted nominations from families in need and non-profits to receive a no-cost solar energy system. After interviewing several qualified candidates, SunPower by The Solar Quote chose the Tracy, Calif. nonprofit Chest of Hope to receive this gift.
"Our annual Extreme Solar Makeover is designed to be a force for good in the community, while positively impacting the local environment as well as someone's bank account through savings on electricity," said Robert Posten, CEO of SunPower by The Solar Quote. "Chest of Hope is a beacon of light for women of domestic violence, and we believe they are the perfect winner this year."
SunPower by The Solar Quote's managerial team selected Chest of Hope, a nonprofit women's empowerment organization that aids victims of domestic violence. Founded in 2005, they focus their efforts on fundraising, awareness, and support in the community. Chest of Hope has helped thousands of women throughout Tracy and the Central Valley in California.
Chest of Hope currently runs a shelter that has electricity bills of up to $1,000 each month. They are transitioning to a new building this year and SunPower by The Solar Quote will provide and install a solar system for their new facility at no cost. This solar system will generate free electricity for the life of the system.
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What makes it "gourmet?" Well, there are a few add-ins that make it special: sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, golden raisins and toasted pine nuts… oh yeah., and a simple, homemade salad dressing.
Start with mixed greens- any sort. You can use a bag, or you can use 6 handfuls that you picked up at your local Farmer's Market.
Add a large chopped carrot.
Then add chopped red bell pepper. Or yellow, or orange or green.
Sprinkle in chopped green onions.
Add chopped sundried tomatoes packed in oil (but drained). I suppose you could use regular ol' cherry tomatoes here, but the sundried ones really give this salad a gourmet- punch.
Mix in some golden raisins too. The raisin-HATER in me says this is all wrong, but since I've eaten this salad like 40 dozen times, I know that they totally work in this salad and they're part of what makes it yummy.
Feta cheese crumbles are added in next.
And finally add in your toasted pine nuts. I know pine nuts are super duper expensive, so I wouldn't be upset you if you wanted to add in toasted almonds or pecans instead.
I was quoted in a newspaper article recently that I thought you should never buy salad dressing at the store, and that's pretty much how I feel. Its SOOO much better when you make it at home, and it's really easy to make too. The super simple dressing you'll be whipping up for this salad is a mixture of white wine vinegar + olive oil + Dijon + raspberry jam + Italian seasoning and S&P. Toss it with the salad and you're good to go with a "Gourmet-Like" salad to share! And if you have the luck that I've had over the years, I think you'll find that this salad recipe is quite a hit with everyone who tries it. Have a great week everyone!
1. Place greens in a large bowl. Add all other ingredients.
2. To prepare the dressing, add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Pour over the salad and toss (maybe use a little at a time until you have a desired amount of dressing). Serve immediately.
*If you are preparing this recipe as gluten-free, just be sure to use brands of Dijon and jam that are known to be GF.
*To toast the pine nuts, heat a skillet to medium. Add the pine nuts to the pan and stir often until they begin to turn golden. Remove the pine nuts to a bowl or a paper towel to cool.
The picture looks to have hearts of palm in it. Does it?My friend made it with those since she thought they were in the picture and it was delicious.
No heart of palm in the recipe, but that would be a nice addition!
Can I substitute apple cider vinegar for white wine vinegar ???
love salads and this one is on the list – will probably throw in some avocado, lately put it in all my salads. Hubby isn't fond of raisins, but will try to sneak them in, otherwise dried cranberries. Strongly agree with you re salad dressing. Haven't bought any in years. So quick and easy to make and usually already have all the ingredients, so why spend the money and fresh is so much better.
Made this tonight. Ahhh-mazin!! My entire family enjoyed it. Thank you! Five stars!!!
Oh goodness, this salad is gorgeous! I can't wait to make this for my husband!
I made this salad last night with dinner! YUM!!! I didn't need the rest of my dinner, I just needed the salad bowl and a fork! Five stars out of five!
What a great combination of flavors, I could eat this anytime!
I made the easy gourmet salad last night. The dressing was so vinegary, it overpowered everything else. Are you sure the vinegar & oil amts are accurate?
Yes, I just made it again on Sunday. The Dijon makes it extra tangy… probably best to dress it lightly, to taste? Sorry you thought it too strong!
I am planning on making this yummy looking salad tonight. I just got your cookbook in the mail yesterday. I have only read up until the happy hour section and there are at least 20 recipes I want to try ASAP. I can't wait to look through the rest. Beautiful cookbook, great looking recipes and I love all your personal stories at the beginning of each recipe. I brought another copy of the book for my sister's birthday and I can't wait to give it to her.
Pine nuts are so good on a salad. Nothing beats homemade salad dressing, ever!
I love salads like this! It's all about the toppings! And the dressing sounds so yummy too!
I'm currently trying to force more salads into my life! This one would be welcomed with open arms and mouths any night!
This salad looks so simple but I bet the flavors combine to really elevate it from simple to divine.
I need to figure out how to turn my tomatoes into "Sun Dried Tomatoes" because I'd be all over that like . . . well I'd like to learn, anyway.


It's a pretty good one, so far as questions go in the world of Flat Earth conspiracies but Connor Murphy reckon he has the answer.
"There are two good reasons in my opinion. One obvious reason would be money. The money raised by NASA alone since their inception is something like fifteen trillion dollars, and with that money they've really shown little for their work.
"Fall off into what, do you know what I'm saying? The way we see it is it's an enclosed system.
Connor believes the only reason a lot of find Flat Earth conspiracies a complete joke is because we're taught to do so from a very early age.
He didn't personally always believe the Earth was flat, but as he got older and delved into it he found there to be too many 'inconsistencies with the model you're taught at school', he couldn't ignore them anymore.


Head to Sydney Fish Market to see oysters freshly shucked on-site, then take to the waterside to enjoy a platter of fish and chips cooked to order. Keen cooks can learn to prepare dishes at the resident Sydney Seafood School, while Flying Fish restaurant nearby serves a dedicated seafood tasting menu – think blue eye trevalla with white curry and mango yoghurt. On the South Coast, a few hours' drive from Canberra, seafood aficionado and celebrity Chef Rick Stein has his own restaurant at Bannister's boutique hotel, where local produce is the catch of the day overlooking the rugged beach below.
Adorned with nautical flair – think retro maritime posters and red-and-white striped walls – Cape Cod Seafood restaurant serves up a menu of modern Australian dishes, like seared scallops with chorizo and butternut pumpkin puree, or crispy skin barramundi with sautéed spinach and caper and dill sauce. For the catch of the day, visit the renowned Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets where Ocean Fresh Seafoods offers freshly shucked Sydney Rock and Pacific oysters; while Sea Harvest stocks Australian-caught seafood and prepares fish for quick home-cooked meals – try their salmon fillets marinated in stoneground mustard, honey and sesame oil.
The Northern Territory is most famous for wild barramundi, which comes into season usually from March to through October. On the far north coast, fish for your own barramundi, longtail tuna and Spanish mackerel, then cook it up for a fresh seafood meal at Arnhemland Barra Fishing Lodge. Pick up locally sourced ingredients such as live mud crabs and red snapper at Darwin Fish Market. Here you can also learn how to prepare your purchases with regular live cooking demonstrations, serving up salt and pepper squid and Thai fish curry.
South Australia's rock lobster and whiting are particularly good from South Australia. They also have sustainable certification on their green prawns, which is another plus. The Eyre Peninsula's seafood trail maps an epicurean adventure along the coastline. In Elliston, visit Pedro's Crayfish to hand-pick your own, cooked on the spot for a beachside picnic, and meet the farmer on a tasting tour at Pure Coffin Bay Oysters, where you can taste them freshly shucked. On the marina at coastal Glenelg, sample simple seafood dishes at fish restaurant using local produce like chilli-infused South Australian mussels and grilled whole lobster with garlic butter.
Tasmania is mainly known for lobster, Pacific oysters, octopus and abalone. Don a pair of waterproof waders at the Freycinet Marine Farm and sample the freshly harvested goods. In the Huon Valley, along with fine wines, the trout fishing is spectacular. Rod & Fly runs guided fishing tours ranging from a full-day to a three-day trip. At Josef Chromy Wines near Launceston, you can try your hand at fly fishing in front of the cellar door restaurant. Take the Seafood Seduction boat tour around Bruny Island with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys and enjoy fresh abalone and crayfish straight from the sea.
The climate of far north Queensland is perfectly suited to saltwater barramundi, along with tiger and Crystal Bay prawns. Here you'll also find the famous Balmain and Moreton Bay bugs, plus spanner, blue swimmer and mud crab. Join Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours to catch crabs and scallops on a spearfishing trip near Port Douglas. Or try a mille-feuille of coconut-coated banana prawns and pan-fried barramundi fillet with champagne butter sauce at Zinc Restaurant & Lounge Bar (Re-opening on 12th May).
There's an abundance of fish species that can be caught in the lake regions of Victoria including flathead, snapper, John Dory and silver dory. Seafood lovers visiting Melbourne should head to the self-described 'ocean-to-plate' restaurant, The Atlantic. The deluxe diner comes complete with a dedicated oyster bar and dishes such as pan-roasted hapuka from Portland in Victoria with confit fennel and tomatoes, green pea puree and a soft herb jus. Gone Fishing runs chartered boat trips in Port Phillip Bay and the Bass Strait to show keen fishers the best spots to find King George whiting, yellowtail kingfish and snapper.
Western Australia's lobsters are the biggest-selling lobster by far. It's a smaller species, so it's usually a good price. The limestone retreats at Clover Cottage on the southern coast are just the spot for fly fishing fans to stay when venturing to nearby lakes in search of brown and rainbow trout.


I could have been caught up in the busy-ness of the new day, or, I could take some time and play with my two retrievers and go for a nice walk.
- we can choose to play!
"Come on Paul, I'm a busy person, I have responsibilities!"
all connected with this central fact"
Hmmm... Consider that for a moment.... "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation"
mind to receive the message of the spirit."
"She notes that because the world has lost its ability to play, we are experiencing greater loneliness, depression, health problems communication breakdowns, and the loss of creativity."
Dr. Katz encourages people to be colorful and "lighten up" and start playing more. She teaches "Playology" to corporate managers, doctors, psychologists, nurses, and teachers who want to learn what Playology is and how it can help people re-discover their Spirit.
"Write Yourself a Play Prescription Today"
1) Take your shoes off - yes even at your corporate desk!
Wiggle your toes in the air and say "I'm FREE!"
of your cubicle mates and say Whoops! - wrong desk!
I used to do that all the time in my corporate days.
new today - someone you don't already know.
and other objects as "drumsticks"


Pets aren't just for Christmas, they're for life!
December 18, 2018 March 23, 2019 Categories Uncategorized#ADogIsForLife, Cats are for life not just for Christmas, Dogs are for life not just for Christmas, epoch.pet, petsLeave a Comment on Pets aren't just for Christmas, they're for life!
Christmas is fast approaching and everyone's festive spirits are high, I'm sure if you have any little ones in the family at some point the talk of a pet as a Christmas present may have come up? If this is the case then today's blog post is a must read as a lot of people get a pet for a loved one at Christmas and this, unfortunately, doesn't always end well.
Let's jump straight in and learn why pets are for life and not just for Christmas!
Today's post is a fairly upsetting one despite being filled with festive spirits and good intentions. Every year people buy their partners, children or even themselves pets for Christmas only to realise that it isn't what they expected and it's too big of a commitment for them to take on.
While writing this post I came across some heartbreaking statistics and I really hope you lovely pet lovers will share today's post to help inform potential pet owners to think twice before getting a pet as a Christmas present. However, it isn't always a bad idea to do so and there are plenty of responsible owners out there who get a pet at Christmas or as a gift and in fact, I was one of these people.
Back in December 2015 I was hunting for a Border Terrier pup and was really struggling since most breeders tend to stay away from breeding pups that will be ready for Christmas, due to the issues we are going to talk about in today's post. My partner asked me what I would like for Christmas and I really wanted to get Nia a little friend so said I would love a puppy, amazingly he agreed and we started hunting for a little girl BT.
Just after Christmas we found a small litter of three pups and contacted the breeder, cutting a long story short we got little Lily and brought her home on the 6th of January 2016. Though there have been many times when she has driven me crazy!! I would never ever consider rehoming her or even worse leaving her stranded because I couldn't deal with the stress and responsibilities of having a pet.
Some of you might remember a blog post I wrote earlier this year which was all about questions to ask yourself before getting a pet? This post is very relevant to today's post and I plan to recap on a few of these very important questions.
Even though today's post is mainly focused on our canine friends it still applies when getting a kitten or cat as a gift at Christmas, every pet matters and no matter what you opt for your still taking on a massive responsibility.
On the 23rd of November this year The Dogs Trust released their Christmas advert, A Dog is for life, not just for Christmas. As well as this thought-provoking advert, they also mentioned some scary statistics which reveals people really need to think more about getting a pet before taking the plunge. Shockingly, The Dogs Trust last year received nearly 5,000 calls between December 26th – January 31st, from members of the public wanting to hand over their dog.
That's 138 calls per day!!!
I can only imagine this year is going to be the same if not worse but hopefully, I will be proven otherwise!! People need to remember a puppy is hard work and won't always stay that adorable little ball of fluff that enticed you into getting a dog in the first place.
Having a pet means taking on a massive responsibility, cleaning up pees and poos on a daily basis, taking your pet out on daily walks, ensuring your pup is socialized with other pets and even taking them to training classes if necessary. These are a few of the many things a responsible pet owner needs to do and having a pet requires a lot of time and financial commitment.
The holidays are so lovely spending time with friends and family, listening to Christmas music, eating nice food and decorating the tree, that it can be really hard to say no when asked by your child or partner if they can have a furry friend this Christmas?
The harsh truth is, that sometimes saying no is better for everyone!!
If your child asks for a pet this Christmas you really need to think about every little detail before giving your final decision, like is someone going to be in at certain times to let your pet out to the toilet? Have you got enough time to take them out on daily walks and provide them with adequate exercise? And lastly, have you got the extra money to pay for all your pets needs?
Below I am going to mention a few questions every potential pet owner should ask themselves before getting a pet, whether that be a cat dog, puppy or kitten. It's vital that you're sure you can provide a pet with all their needs as well as making sure that bringing a pet into your household is the right decision.
The first question to ask yourself is can I afford a pet?
Having a pet is a serious financial commitment and something you must think about before you get a pet is, can I afford to do so?
Having a pet can be very expensive as you must pay for insurance, food, toys, grooming products and vet check-ups. Before getting a pet you should look at your finances and work out if you have enough money to pay for all your pets needs each month.
Do I have enough time for a pet?
Having a pet takes up so much of your time, you need to take them on daily walks if you get a dog, feed them, play with them and just spend quality time with them each and every day.
Personally, spending time with my girls is when I'm at my happiest but if you're a super busy person and are at work for long hours each day, then getting a pet is definitely not the right thing to do.
This is such an important question to ask yourself, I and my partner wanted to get Nia because we lost Freya and life was missing something without a pooch. Then we wanted to get Lily because we thought it would be nice for Nia to have a little friend to grow up alongside.
The answer to this question is going to be different for every potential pet owner but it is so important that you ask yourself this question. If it isn't you that wants a pet and it's your partner or child, are they going to take responsibility for the pet they want, or are you going to end up having to take care of a pet you didn't want?
Are you ready to commit to your pet for the rest of their life?
Unfortunately, it's very clear from the statistics above that the majority of new pet owners really aren't prepared to stick it out and commit to their pets for the rest of their little lives and this is heartbreaking!!
If you have thoroughly thought everything through then you have committed to your pet during the good and the bad, no matter what situation arises. But the reality is that most people don't think this decision through anywhere near enough and that results in so many pets needing to be rehomed each year.
These are four questions from my previous blog post and to read the rest simply follow the link, Questions to ask yourself before getting a pet?
How can you test the waters before getting a pet?
I hope that this blog post helps anyone who is thinking about getting a pet or has been asked by a loved one if they can have a furry friend this Christmas. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do before deciding to take the plunge and bringing a canine or feline friend into your life over the festive season.
Ask a friend or family member if you can lend their dog for the weekend?
One thing that would help decrease the number of calls from new pet owners saying they no longer want their canine friend, is asking a friend or family member if you can lend their pooch for a weekend to see if having a dog around is the right option for you. This way you can see what it would be like to have a dog around the house without a lifelong commitment.
Foster a pooch before adopting or getting a pup.
Another option is to foster a pet before deciding to adopt or get a puppy or kitten. This is a great thing to do because you're helping a pet in need whilst seeing if having a pooch or pooss is right for you.
People who rush into getting a pet are making a massive mistake that has an effect on so many people's lives. By bringing a pet into your home only to realise that it isn't the right option means so much unnecessary stress for your self, your family and also the poor innocent pet.
Let's help charities such as The Dogs Trust this Christmas by sharing today's post and informing potential pet owners to really consider if getting a pet is the right thing to do, and help to decrease the number of pets who are handed over to local kennels, charities and canine or feline organisations each year.
To see The Dogs Trust Christmas advert simply follow the link, A Dog Is For Life not just for Christmas.
I hope everyone enjoyed today's post and to help spread the message that a pet is for life and not just for Christmas ether share today's post or post a picture of your dog and use the hashtag #ADogIsForLife.
If you enjoyed today's post then let me know by hitting that like button and giving it a share so other pet lovers or potential owners can learn about these all important questions to ask yourself before getting a pet. This Saturday's post is going to be all about foods to avoid for our canine and feline friends this Christmas so stick around for that.
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Looking for just the right way to make their heart smile this Valentine's Day? Hallmark Gold Crown stores are not only the best place to find the widest selection of Hallmark cards, but they also have just the right selection of Valentine's Day gifts to help you share love with all the special people in your life. Here are some of our favorite Valentine's Day gift ideas for your sweetheart paired with just the right card.
Valentine's Day Gift & Card Idea #1 – For that special someone who is a little fancy but likes things simple, grab this elegant Gold Heart I love You Card and pair it with this beautifully understated white Heart Ceramic Mug.
Valentine's Day Gift & Card Idea #2 – For your mate who shares your love of the finer things in life (like bacon, tacos, and baseball), gift them this MVP of my Heart Baseball along with this Bacon Tacos Chocolate You Valentine's Day Card.
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Valentine's Day Gift & Card Idea #4 – If you and your Valentine are that couple who would rather stay in, gift your sweetie this Date Night In Cookbook paired with this adorable You & Me Stitched Valentine. Add this Wish Come True Engraved Gold Wishbone for a little something to leave on their desk to remind them just how dreamy they are even when you're not cooking together.
Valentine's Day Gift & Card Idea #5 – If mate fills your cup in more ways than one, coordinate your cocktails by gifting the I'm Fun and I'm Fancy Lowball Glasses paired with this artfully fancy Love Valentine's Day Card.
No Valentine's Day gift is complete without a card- even if none of the cards above speak to you. From beautiful Signature Cards to magical papercraft, Hallmark Gold Crown Stores have the best selection of Hallmark Cards and beautiful giftwrap for all your Valentine's Day needs.
No matter what gift and card you choose, your Valentine's Day will be great if you share what's in your heart.


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Breeding Biology and Longevity of Russet-Crowned Motmots in Central Mexico
Troy G. Murphy, Trinity UniversityFollow
V. G. Rohwer
E. Scholes
Motmots, with their distinctive racketed-tails, represent one of the most easily recognized tropical birds, yet little is known about the basic natural history of most species in the family Momotidae. We report basic breeding biology and longevity of Russet-crowned Motmots (Momotus mexicanus), a medium-sized Neotropical bird that ranges from northwest Mexico to central Guatemala. We monitored nest success of eight pairs from 1 May to 17 July 1998 in tropical deciduous forests in central Mexico. Motmots laid an average of 4.1 eggs and incubated for approximately 20 d. Four of eight nests fledged young. Of these four nests, average hatching success was 69% and average fledgling success was 56%. The mean duration of the nestling period at three nests was 33.7 d. Based on the recapture of one individual bird in April 2008, we provide a longevity estimate that Russet-crowned Motmots can survive at least 11 yr in the wild. These data on nesting success and longevity add to our limited knowledge of the natural history of this understudied species.
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Wiley on behalf of the Association of Field Ornithologists, Inc.
Murphy, T. G., Rohwer, V. G. and Scholes, E. (2010), Breeding Biology and Longevity of Russet-Crowned Motmots in Central Mexico. Journal of Field Ornithology, 81(1), 13–16. doi: 10.1111/j.1557-9263.2009.00255.x
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Betsy Freeman is the CEO and Founder of the Radius Advisory Group, LLC, a Management Consultancy focused on cybersecurity and cyberspace issues of national importance. The ...
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Mr. D. Reed Freeman, Esq. is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Morrison & Foerster. He focuses his practice on all aspects of consumer protection law, including o...
Beau Friedlander
Beau Friedlander is the director of media strategy of Seven Squared Media, where he works closely with Chair Adam K Levin, of Credit.com and IDT911, to educate consumers ab...