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Strategic Plan Core Values Champions
Past Nominees
The Strategic Plan Core Values Champions program is intended to recognize outstanding efforts on campus by four (4) individuals in support of the Strategic Plan Core Values.
All current faculty, staff and MPP employees
Have twelve or more months of University service
Employee in good standing
Meet criteria and submission requirements
Strategic Plan Core Values Champions recipients will have made a significant impact on the University through outstanding dedication, competence, exceptional performance, excellent service to students, and ingenuity, as demonstrated by one or more of the following:
Contributions and demonstrated commitment to the University's Strategic Plan in one of the following four (4) areas with one recipient being acknowledged for each core value:
Diversity and social justice
Connectivity and community engagement
Sustainability and environmental inquiry
Adaptability and responsiveness
Complete the nomination form Give specific examples of nominee's efforts in the areas listed on the nomination form.
Submit nomination form to hr@sonoma.edu to be reviewed for eligibility. The form will then be routed to the Appropriate Administrator and Vice President for signature, who may add comments prior to its return to Employment Services.
Recipients of the Strategic Plan Core Values Champions receive:
Cash award of $500
A certificate
Photo on the HR website
Honored at the annual Appreciation event
Nominator
Complete and submit the nomination form, then route the form to Employment Services. Give specific examples of the nominee's outstanding service. Clarify or provide additional information regarding the nomination as requested by the Appropriate Administrator, Vice President, Employment Services, or committee members.
Appropriate Administrator and Vice President
Review the nomination. If there are questions regarding the nomination, clarify with the nominator or Employment Services. Sign the form and return to Employment Services. The Appropriate Administrator and Vice President may add comments prior to sending the form to Employment Services, for review by the committee.
Awards Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee consists of a diverse representation of the campus community. Committee members will be responsible for attending two meetings and independently reviewing all nominations received, select finalists and then make a recommendation. Committee members are required to maintain confidentiality throughout the process and only consider information provided on the nomination form when assessing the nominees.
Provides overall coordination, support, and training for Awards Advisory Committee members. Establishes the nomination period deadline, distributes announcements and nomination forms, verifies a commendable work record for nominee(s), receives nomination forms and routes for signature, and holds signed nomination forms for review by committee members. Employment Services serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Awards Advisory Committee.
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Yuan Gains, U.S. Dollar Unchanged; PBOC Daily Fixing in Focus
Investing.com 8 August 2019
Investing.com - The yuan rose against the U.S. dollar on Thursday in Asia even after the People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the official reference rate for the Chinese currency at the weakest level since 2008.
The USD/CNY pair fell 0.2% to 7.0423 by 12:15 AM ET (04:15 GMT). The Chinese yuan was under the spotlight this week after it crossed a closely-watched 7 barrier against the U.S. dollar, promptingthe Treasury department to label Beijing a currency manipulator.
The PBOC set its daily reference rate at 7.0039 per dollar on Thursday.While the yuan breached the key 7 level this week, the fixing previously hadn't. Today's daily fixing was stronger than expected, according to forecasts compiled by Bloomberg and Reuters.
On the data front, China's U.S. dollar-denominated exports in July unexpectedly rose from a year ago, while imports fell less than expected.
The country's trade surplus last month was $45.06 billion, according to custom data.
Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index was little changed at 97.368. The greenback dove overnight before recovering slightly after U.S. president Donald Trump reiterated his accusations that the Federal Reserve is not cutting rates fast enough.
Trump tweeted that the Fed needs to "cut rates bigger and faster," and that "our problem" was not China, but the U.S. central bank.
The NZD/USD pair recovered 0.2% to 0.6457 after plunging yesterday following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's unexpected decision to cut benchmark policy rate to an all-time low.
The AUD/USD pair also recovered 0.3% to 0.6774.
The USD/JPY pair was little changed at 106.20.
U.S. Stock Futures Climb After Yuan Fix Stronger Than Expected
Yen stands tall on global growth fears, central bank easing weighs on peers
Cost to U.S. consumers, businesses of Trump's China tariffs surged in June - trade group

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MEXICO - Over the last four weeks, liveweight hog prices in Mexico showed an average of 27.6 MXN pesos/kg (67¢/lb USD), up 14 per cent compared to the same period of time in 2015, writes Fernando Ortiz, Genesus Ibero-American Business Development.
For the last 4 weeks, Mexico City has recorded an average of 28.1 MXN pesos/kg (68¢/lb USD) liveweight, a higher average of 16.6 per cent from the same 4 weeks the year before.
The following table shows three key Mexican regions in terms of price of pork (all prices are in Mexican currency). At the bottom is the National Average Price.
The important point here is that Mexico has not only maintained a good price, but that it has risen slightly from one year to another despite a substantial fall in pork prices in the United States. Mexico still has decent prices that allow producers to obtain margins of about $30 per head. How long will this last? We believe that it will not last long. Historically, low prices in the US have caused an overflow of American pork into Mexico, and consequently exert great pressure on the domestic price of pork. It is only a matter of time before we begin to see the impact of the current North American markets reflecting realities in Mexico as well. The old economic adage is that when the US pork price catches a cold, the Mexican pork price catches pneumonia.
If Mexican producers are looking for some comfort on future prices, there is one, and the good news is that pork consumption in Mexico has reported a growing trend over the last two years (about 3.3 per cent). Jalisco and Sonora are the main pork producers by state, contributing 18.9 per cent and 17 per cent of the domestic supply in 2015, respectively. Next in order of importance are Puebla (12.3 per cent), Veracruz (9.2 per cent), Yucatán (8.6 per cent), Guanajuato (8.3 per cent) and Michoacán (3.2 per cent). However, Sonora and Yucatan are the foremost pork export States.
Two years ago, the Mexican Peso was 12.50:1 against the USD. From them to now, there has been significant dollar revaluation, like with most of the other currencies around the world. This week the US dollar was quoted around 18.50 pesos after crossing the 19:1 mark last February. Other countries' currencies devaluation look like this: Russia, (86 per cent), Brazil (52 per cent), Canada (18 per cent), Euro (20 per cent), South Korea (19 per cent), British Pound (17 per cent).
Mexico currency devaluing by over 30 per cent is detrimental, but it could be worse. In the worst case scenario, producers are buying more costly imported grain than before (even when grain prices are lower in price than in the country of origin). Since the price of a country's currency affects the price of their products on world markets, the currency's exchange rate can have a big effect on national exports and costs of imports.
On the other hand, Mexican pork exporters are earning more margins by putting their product overseas. With the rise of the dollar, Mexico has enjoyed a surge in exports, especially to the US.
Why Mexico is taking such a hit doesn't really make sense, as Mexico will enjoy 4 per cent GNP growth in 2016, nearly double that of the US. In a backhanded way, the fall of the peso has stimulated economic growth by lowering the cost of Mexican-produced products in the world's largest consumer nation, the United States.
There have been at least a half dozen reasons for the peso and other currencies to remain weak against the dollar, as the world's economic conditions remain fluid.
Mexico's pork industry is projecting to expand a little bit further on international markets with a clear focus in Asia. With 1.4 million tons of pork production projected for 2016 (USDA projection), Mexico is still far to from self-sufficient. It is estimated that the consumption of pork in Mexico would increase 3.3 per cent during 2016, to stand at 2.2 million tons (carcass). Since 2012, Mexico has expanded pork exports about 30 per cent (2012, 70,000 tons – 2015, 100,000 tons).
Having said that, Mexico's pork imports is about 1 million tons a year -for a value of more than $1,785 million US dollars- representing 14 per cent of imports of pork (meat and by-products) worldwide. The main supplier, prominently, is the US, which accounts for 84 per cent of sales -over $1,500 million US dollars. It is followed by Canada with $250 million value. Between both, they add around 98 per cent of the volume and value of pork imports from Mexico.
We were visiting several pig producers and packing plants in Spain over the last two weeks. My feeling is that Europe's packing plants, especially those from Spain, are focusing right now to target markets like Mexico and Colombia. The recently confirmed opening of the Mexican market to fresh pork from Spain is being seen by the European Commission (EC) as the first step in a process which will deliver similar export breakthroughs for other EU member states.
There is some potential in this market, but European exporters should be ready to face fierce competition with its North American counterparts in terms of price, due mainly to significantly higher freight costs.
Mexico's main pork import are hams. Ham is a relatively low value pork product in North America, while hams in Europe, mostly in Spain, are costly. I am not sure if Spain could afford to ship hams to Mexico to compete with those very cheap American ones. Now, if they (Spaniards) are thinking to add some value on them, it would be a different story. In that case we would be talking about cured or cooked hams; areas where Spain has a lot of expertise.
Mexico is quite a large pork importer, taking around 1 million tons last year, but, as I already mentioned, most comes from the US (84 per cent) and Canada (14 per cent). There is, however, some room for sending offal to this country. Mexico is getting around 200,000 tons of offal/year. There might be more chances for the EU's products to compete in that market, although currently the US and Canada dominate again.


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Simulate stochastic (binomial) synaptic release using synaptic-like exponential waveforms.
Simulate trains of synaptic currents/conductances that exhibit short-term plasticity (i.e. facilitation and/or depression).
Pulse waves can be used as stimulus protocol DAC output command waves (i.e. MyDAC waves) during current-, voltage- or dynamic-clamp experiments, or as synaptic conductance waveforms (gAMPA, gNMDA or gGABA) when using the Model Tab.
At the top of the Pulse Tab, define parameters for the output pulse waves: number of waves to generate, wave prefix name (e.g. "Pulse" or "EPSC" or "gAMPA" or "MyDAC_0_"), sample interval (x-delta), wave length, x- and y-units.
Select "–" in the top ListBox control to delete or turn off a pulse configuration.
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From wave to wave, pulse parameters can be incremented by a single value (e.g. "delta=0.5"), or vary according to a Gaussian distribution (Igor gnoise function; specified by parameters stdv or cv) or Gamma distribution (Igor gammaNoise function; specified by parameters a and b).
Execute – generate the pulse waves.
Table – display pulse configurations/parameters in a table for viewing/editing.
Model – generate pulse configurations to simulate synaptic release via a binomial model (N release sites with release probability P), or simulate a synaptic conductance train with short-term plasticity (facilitation and/or depression). Default values are from cerebellar granule cell models (see images below).
Each configuration is a semicolon-delimited list of all necessary parameters to create the pulse waveform. Variability can be added with parameters delta (constant increment), stdv, cv or gamma. A binomial pulse can be specified via parameters binomialN and binomialP. FP denotes fixed polarity.
This figure shows overlaid simulated excitatory post-synaptic currents (EPSCs; n=20) of a cerebellar mossy-fibre to granule-cell synapse with 5 release sites (N), each with release probability P = 0.5. Configurations were generated by clicking the Model Button and selecting "Granule Cell Multinomial Synapse". NeuroMatic generated a pulse configuration for each release site, with between-site Q variability CVQ2 = 0.3, within-site Q variability CVQS = 0.3, and quantal amplitude Q = -16 pA. The standard deviation of the onset latency for each site was 0.08 ms. Example configurations can be seen in the above screenshot of the Pulse Tab. More information about the multinomial model can be found in Rothman and Silver 2014, Saviane and Silver 2007 and Silver 2003.
This figure shows a simulated AMPA-receptor conductance train (gAMPA; red) for a cerebellar mossy-fibre to granule-cell synapse stimulated at 50 Hz (black ticks). Configurations were generated by clicking the Model Button and selecting "Granule Cell Synaptic Conductance Train with Short-Term Plasticity". The model contains a direct and spillover component, where each component exhibits short-term plasticity as determined by an R*P model, where R and P are dynamic variables that set the size of a synaptic "resource pool" and the pool's release probability, respectively. Parameter values are from Billings et al. 2014. More information about the plasticity model can be found in Rothman and Silver 2014 and Schwartz et al. 2012.


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Health Board Seals Record New Nurse Signings
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have just recruited a record breaking 458 newly qualified nurse graduates from Scottish and English universities.
The vast majority of the newly qualified graduates are joining the Board from West of Scotland based universities with the remainder coming from other Scottish universities and England.
Commenting on this hugely successful recruitment drive Nurse Director Dr Margaret McGuire said it was "incredibly encouraging that NHSGGC continues to be seen by graduates as a desirable employer where they can grow their careers".
The 458 new recruits will join the board's existing 12,300 qualified nurses to deliver patient centred care to more than a million people both in hospitals and in the community.
More than 80 of the new recruits will specialise in mental health services.
Dr McGuire added: ""As a Board, it is always a great privilege for us to be able to support the development of newly qualified nurses. We are perfectly placed to give them a wide range of opportunities to put their talents to use in delivering high standards of care for our patients and communities.
"I firmly believe that by recruiting such a high number of graduate nurses and continuing their learning and development we are building on an already highly skilled workforce and ultimately ensuring high quality care for our patients."
With an ageing workforce it is essential to be able to drive up levels of recruitment – especially of newly qualified graduates. Our senior nursing team praised the board's Human Resources team for delivering a dynamic and engaging recruitment programme that attracted so many to choose Glasgow and Clyde as the place to develop their skills and deliver their professional and compassionate care. HR teams met with graduates at the stage prior to exams when they were starting to plan a nursing career after University. This meant that the worry of where to go next was taken out of the equation allowing focusing on finishing courses. The NHSGGC recruitment team met with students on campus and outlined the strengths of NHSGGC as an employer and as a positive environment to start their nursing career.
We have seen an increase of over 150 new graduates signing up from last year.


A bit later than usual, but at last time for a quick update. We've been having one of those weeks, compounded by a new computer which is short on memory and struggles with anything more than basics - ho hum. Anyway, the website has had a fair few adverts this week and Monday's edition of CJS Weekly has just about finished printing ready for dispatch. It's 13 pages this week plus March's events calendar which is another two; there are 118 jobs of which 83 came direct.


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Iran's female skier blazes a trail to Pyeongchang
Samaneh Bayrami Baher, 26, will be one of only four Iranians competing at the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea.
by Mohammad Ali Najib
Thu Feb 08 2018 18:57:46 GMT+0000
Samaneh Bayrami Baher is one of only four athletes representing Iran in the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
Tehran, Iran - When Samaneh Bayrami Baher marches in Pyeongchang on Friday for the opening of the 2018 Winter Games, she will be one of only four athletes representing Iran's national colours.
Getting a spot to compete in the 23rd Olympic Games in South Korea was no easy feat for the 26-year-old athlete, who is the only female member of the country's national cross-country skiing team.
Aside from limited financial resources, Iran also doesn't have enough facilities for ski training. While the world's top skiers train year-round, Iranian athletes are limited to about three months when it snows on the mountains.
This year has seen a lack of snow in Iran, meaning Samaneh travelled to Armenia and Turkey to train.
As a child, Samaneh fell in love with swimming, competing and winning three international events. She also trained for competitive cycling.
But skiing became her passion, and she began dreaming of competing in the Olympics.
While skiing she is required to wear a hijab, a compulsory garment for women in the Islamic Republic, as well as a skirt in compliance with the country's customs.
Cross-country skiing is one of the toughest events in the Winter Olympics.
While training at Shemshak Ski Resort north of Tehran on Sunday, Samaneh described to reporters how "overwhelming" it is to scale mountains for long distances in sub-zero temperatures.
Samaneh said she is determined to give her best and "make her country proud".
The 26-year-old athlete is the only female member of Iran's national cross-country skiing team. Another Iranian female athlete is an alpine skier. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
While competing, Samaneh has to wear a hijab and skirt in compliance with the requirements of the Islamic Republic of Iran. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
Cross-country skiing combines strength and endurance in harsh conditions. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
At Pyeongchang, Samaneh will be competing in the 10km Free and Sprint Classic events. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
Samaneh started competitive cross-country skiing in 2008 when she took part in a World Cup race in Tehran. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
Because of limited facilities in Iran, Samaneh had to travel to Armenia and Turkey to train. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
There are six male and six female events in the cross-country skiing category at the 23rd Winter Games in South Korea. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
The Iranian team was embroiled in controversy at Pyeongchang, when South Korea's Samsung excluded it from receiving gifts over concerns of sanction violations. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]
Samaneh said she hopes her government will better fund Iran's winter Olympians, like it does for summer athletes. [Mohammad Ali Najib/Al Jazeera]


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Angelica sinensis / Dong Quai
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Dong quai (Angelica sinensis ) root has been used for over a thousand years as a spice, tonic, and medicine in China, Korea and Japan. Although there are few definitive studies on dong quai, it is reputed to relieve constipation, increase red blood cell count (which helps treat anemia), and provide relief from menstrual disorders such as cramps, irregular menstrual cycles, infrequent periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptoms. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is used for various purposes, including reproductive, circulatory, and respiratory conditions.
Plant Description
Dong quai grows at high altitudes in the cold, damp, mountainous regions of China, Korea, and Japan. This fragrant, perennial plant has smooth purplish stems and bears umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers and winged fruits in July and August. The yellowish-brown thick-branched roots of the dong quai plant have several medicinal uses. It takes 3 years for the plant to reach maturity, after which the root is harvested and formulated into tablets, powders, and other medicinal forms.
Medicinal Uses and Indications
Dong quai contains compounds that, in laboratory tests, have demonstrated activities that may prove to help reduce pain, dilate blood vessels, and stimulate and relax uterine muscles. Animal studies suggest that dong quai may treat abnormal heart rhythm, prevent accumulation of platelets in blood vessels (contributing to plaque formation -- atherosclerosis), protect the liver, promote urination, act as a mild laxative, promote sleep, and fight infection.
Scientific evidence on the use of dong quai in people is weak. The data consist primarily of laboratory and animal studies, with a few preliminary studies in people. More studies are needed to determine the herb's safety and effectiveness in humans.
Reports and studies of possible uses of dong quai include the following:
Menopausal symptoms -- some women report relief of symptoms such as hot flashes from this medicinal herb. However, some clinical studies to date do not support the effectiveness of dong quai for menopausal symptoms.
PMS -- studies suggest that dong quai offers some value when used in conjunction with other Chinese herbs, particularly black cohosh (Actaea racemosa), to treat PMS.
Anemia -- there are individual reports of successful treatment of anemia using dong quai, but to date no studies verify this.
Heart disease -- when used in combination with Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) and astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), dong quai decreased symptoms of chest pain and improved exercise tolerance in a small group of people with heart disease.
Stroke -- a series of reports published in China indicate that the use of dong quai just after a stroke demonstrated a decrease in the amount of brain damage.
High blood pressure -- reports indicate that dong quai may lower blood pressure in some people.
Ulcers -- animal studies suggest dong quai may soothe ulcers, but studies in people are needed.
Other conditions for which dong quai has been used in people, although studies are still lacking, include:
Herbs are generally a safe way to strengthen and tone the body's systems. As with any therapy, you should work with your health care provider to get your problem diagnosed before starting any treatment. You may use herbs as dried extracts (capsules, powders, teas), glycerites (glycerine extracts), or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Unless otherwise indicated, you should make teas with 1 tsp. herb per cup of hot water. Steep covered 5 - 10 minutes for leaf or flowers, and 10 - 20 minutes for roots. Drink 2 - 4 cups per day.
In different parts of the world, dong quai is available in a variety of forms, including tablets, powders, and injectable solutions. The latter are used in China and Japan in appropriate hospital or health center settings. Injectable solutions are not available commercially in the United States or other Western countries, and homemade injectable solutions should never be used.
Dong quai should be stored in a cool, dry place and, like all herbal products, be used prior to the expiration date.
Dong quai is not recommended for children because no information relating to appropriate doses of the herb for children has been found in the literature to date.
Dried herb (raw root) may be boiled or soaked in wine before consuming.
Powdered herb (available in capsules) -- 500 - 600 mg tablets or capsules up to six times daily.
Tincture (1:5 w/v, 70 % alcohol): 40 - 80 drops (equivalent to 2 - 4 mL, there are 5 mL in a teaspoon), three times daily.
Drinking the essential oil of dong quai is not recommended because it contains a small amount of cancer-causing substances. The amount of oil in the herb and its extracts is not significant and is not a health concern.
Dong quai should not be used by those who have chronic diarrhea or abdominal bloating.
Dong quai, particularly at high doses, may increase your sensitivity to sunlight and subsequently cause skin inflammation and rashes. People taking dong quai should minimize their exposure to sunlight or use sunscreen while taking the herb.
Dong quai should not be used during pregnancy because it may affect the muscular functioning of the uterus. It should also be avoided by nursing mothers, because there is little information about its effect on the infant through breast milk.
Pediatric Use
Dong quai should not be given to children because of the lack of information regarding its use in this age group.
Interactions and Depletions
Dong quai may interact with the following medications and herbs:
Dong quai may increase the potency and, therefore, potential risks of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin. It should not be taken with these medicines unless you are under the supervision of a doctor.
Hormone medications
Although there is little research on the use of dong quai with hormone medications -- such as estrogens, progesterones, oral contraceptives, tamoxifen or raloxifene -- health care providers advise against using them together, due to the possibility of adverse effects, unless you are under the supervision of a doctor.
Blood-thinning herbs
Although reported extremely rarely and not published in the scientific literature, the practice of combining dong quai with other herbs that thin the blood could possibly increase the risk of bleeding in some people. The following herbs with this potential when combined with dong quai -- and which should be used only with caution and under the supervision of a doctor include:
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Ginseng (Panax ginseng)
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Herbs or medications that cause sun sensitivity
Given that dong quai may increase your sensitivity to sunlight, you should not take it with other medications or herbs, such as St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), that may cause the same reactions.
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Dying on the Vine
I didn't think it could get any better than a wedding in Mexico turned murder mystery, but Marla Cooper has proven me wrong with the second Kelsey McKenna, Destination Wedding Mysteries, Dying on the Vine. This time Kelsey and her intrepid crew solve a crime close to home—the Napa Valley—Wine Country.
The Napa Valley is possibly one of the most beautiful places on earth. I'm lucky enough to drive through it every week to work, and lately the vines have broken into bud, the mustard has begun to bloom and the fruit trees have exploded into clouds of flower. The wineries have put on their party dresses, welcoming the start of tourist season— locals are flocking out to partake of the spring bounty exuberantly sprouting around us.
Even I left my computer to attend a medieval
birthday party at St. Helena's Castello di Amarosa, a 13th century castle brought over and assembled by the Sattui family, I pictured the disaster if barrels started rolling. Kings, queens, ladies, nuns, even the Pope wouldn't be safe—I was reading Dying on the Vine at the time.
Ok, so they don't wear medieval costume in the book, but danger lurks in the real lives of wedding planners! Kelsey McKenna isn't coddling a bride in an exotic setting as the story opens; she's helping out her friend Brody, a wedding photographer, at his booth at the Wine Country Wedding Faire. She isn't looking for clients, more interested in the cupcakes, but she's approached by Haley Bennett and Christopher Riegert in a pinch because her father has fired the planner, Babs Norton. Kelsey can't say no but, as Babs is the "Queen of Wine Country Weddings," she calls on Babs to smooth the water and collect Babs' files. Unfortunately, Babs lies dead on her office floor.
The wedding planning community is small and buzzing by the time Kelsey attends the funeral. There, she is accused by Babs' assistant, Stefan, of murdering his boss. Because she found the body, Kelsey's a person of interest. She will have to clear her name and enlists Brody and her new assistant, Laurel, to help.
Meanwhile, the wedding looms and Kelsey and Laurel don't know any of the details. Simple things like who is the caterer? Where are the flowers coming from? The couple left everything up to Babs and the file isn't accessible. Kelsey needs to do some sleuthing just to find out what still needs to be done for the wedding and as she uncovers the plan, she also uncovers secrets that send her down one wrong turn after the next.
It's when another planner is attacked that Kelsey starts to fear for her own life, but it's too late to turn back. The wedding must go on. And in the end, it does, but with that expected Cooper twist!
Cooper has crafted another funny, smart and on trend cozy mystery. This book may be better than the last, pointing to an author who takes her craft seriously. While the Dying on the Vine is often hilarious, Cooper has woven chilling suspense and heart thumping pacing throughout, balanced out with plenty of descriptions and opportunities to slow down and get to know the characters. The twists and turns kept me reading almost all night and the big climax was a total surprise. I didn't see it coming—those Cooperesque red herrings again (but I missed the tequila donkey this time).
I fell in love with Kelsey and Brody in, Terror in Taffeta, and I'm pleased to get to know them better in this second of the series. Kelsey proves her integrity and again demonstrates her professionalism, but we also see her more vulnerable side. She needs her friends to help solve this murder. The three, Kelsey and her two sidekicks, Brody and Laurel are well characterized and create an agreeable synergy. Each personality is distinctly portrayed through their actions and the crisp, modern dialog. Kelsey's and Brody's banter reminds me of siblings or best friends, funny and familiar. Laurel is new to the scene, but she holds her own, proving her mettle through her trustworthiness, initiative and competence.
Dying on the Vine is a delicious late harvest Zinfandel boasting notes of humor and suspense, full-bodied character and a sweet finish. Marla Cooper and Kelsey McKenna don't disappoint.
Congratulations Marla Cooper! Dying on the Vine published yesterday and I'm already hankering for my next destination. Might it be Kelsey's own dream wedding? Where will we cozy-up next?
Lovers at the Alhambra, Generalife, Spain
P.S. Don't you love Cooper's book covers?! Read my review of Terror in Taffeta here.
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Tagged as destination weddings, Kelsey McKenna, Marla Cooper, wine country
Terror in Taffeta
Although I planned my own Wine Country destination wedding: our front yard, I do hold a smidgen of destination wedding experience. I've attended two weddings in Mexico. The first was held in a crumbling monastery tricked out to resemble a wedding fairyland with an inch deep path of white roses leading to the altar arranged and tented atop a ruin with forested green mountains as a backdrop.
At the second, held at Mexico's largest rancho, which historically extended from central Mexico east and west to both coasts, guests arrived by helicopter (a president, perhaps?) to dine, drink and dance all night in the courtyard after Mariachi 2000, played a private concert following the ceremony. What I remember best at both was the free-flowing tequila—until the tequila donkey ran dry, that is. The rumor in town the next day claimed Valle de Bravo to have run dry after father of the bride grabbed the donkey and made a midnight tequila ride.
La Gavia una hacienda en el centro de la historia
Mariachi 2000
I don't remember what other disasters occurred, but I'm certain no one died, (even if a few guests did snore under tables) everyone had a grand time and Chris's and Alejandra's wedding planners went home with excellent recommendations and cell phone numbers of prospective clients.
Templo de San Francisco, San Miguel de Allende
That's how it should have been for San Francisco based wedding planner, Kelsey McKenna who has created a perfect wedding for Nicole Abernathy and Vince Moreno in the two hundred year old chapel in the Mexican colonial town of San Miguel Allende. But as Father Villareal pronounces the couple "husband and wife" bridesmaid Dana, collapses into a floral arrangement at the altar, stealing the couple's thunder—truly a wedding faux pas.
Kelsey handles the disaster with grace and professionalism as she ushers the crowd toward the tequila donkey, but soon discovers that Dana hasn't passed-out from too much fun at the bachelorette party. She's dead. Kelsey has a responsibility to her client to deal with the problem, but the difficult mother of the bride, Mrs. Abernathy, insists she cover it up so Nicole and Vince's big day isn't ruined: she paid for a wedding after all, not a funeral. That is, until Mexican police arrest Nicole's sister, Zoe, and "mom-zilla" declares the situation falls under the "dreadful, unforeseen situations," clause of Kelsey's contract. With help from her friend, wedding photographer Brody Marx, she reluctantly takes on the police's job of finding the killer, sifting through a line-up of potential suspects—Dana has treated everyone in the wedding party poorly, including trying to trick her ex-boyfriend, attending with his new date, into marrying her
Dana's room has been tossed, and police claim Dana was poisoned and Zoe is guilty. Brody hacks Dana's records found wrapped as a wedding gift and finds financial information pointing to new suspects. She's threatened, convincing her of Zoe's innocence, and with the help of her old boyfriend, now a resident of San Miguel, she goes on a fact-finding mission back to the states. All she wants is to get back to San Francisco and her work, but problem–solving is Kelsey's forte and she can't leave Zoe in a Mexican jail with the killer running free. Or face the career-destroying wrath of Mrs. Abernathy if she fails.
Funny, smart and on trend, Marla Cooper's debut novel, Terror in Taffeta, is a winner. Cooper's quirky characters, twisting plot and delightful, competent wedding planner-turned-sleuth would be enough fun for any cozy mystery reader. But this novel is a precisely crafted example of the genre, oozing humor, realistic finger-snapping dialog, an intricate and believable plot, and a sharp heroine we instantly like and trust. It may be the wedding from hell, but Kelsey McKenna demonstrates true professionalism and determination. If your attendant keeled over at the altar would your planner have stuck around to solve the murder? Kelsey proves herself to be empathetic and brimming with integrity. She's a quick thinker and no quitter. Besides, she knows how to throw a great party.
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I love Cooper's fresh, modern prose, her well-balanced action and that she surprised me at the end with motives and a murderer I never saw coming. Jerrilyn Farmer, author of the Madeline Bean series says it all, "Like a perfect margarita, Marla Cooper has blended up a tart and delicious Mexican-set bridal mystery for her wacky and charming cozy debut, Terror in Taffeta."
Terror in Taffeta may not be the first writing from Cooper. She says she "was astonished when she realized people could actually get paid to write things. So she switched her major from business to advertising—much to the relief of her accounting professor—and began her career as an advertising copywriter. After moving to San Francisco, she became a freelancer so she could take advantage of perks like working in her pajamas." She's written everything from advertising copy to travel guides; in fact, she found her inspiration for Terror in Taffeta while ghostwriting another book on destination weddings. And this first novel proves Cooper is one to watch—and I bet we haven't seen the last of Kelsey McKenna. I don't know what the next destination will be, but I'm sure Cooper will treat us to another roller-coaster ride through clues and suspects served up with elegantly catered red-herrings and tequila shots. (I'm still thinking about that tequila donkey.)
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But don't take my word for it; Janet Cantrell, bestselling author of the Fat Cat Mystery series has the best advice: "Drop your plans and read this new series starring Kelsey McKenna, witty and resourceful wedding planner extraordinaire. This wedding planner will win you over!"
Marla Cooper
Congratulations—it's publishing day!
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Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science
Richard Dawkins / Jan 16, 2021
Brief Candle in the Dark My Life in Science In this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his intellectual life spent kick starting new conversations about
Title: Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science
Author: Richard Dawkins
In this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his intellectual life spent kick starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read books of the twentieth century The God Delusion.Called one of the best nonfictioIn this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his intellectual life spent kick starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read books of the twentieth century The God Delusion.Called one of the best nonfiction writers alive today Stephen Pinker and a prize fighter Nature , Richard Dawkins cheerfully, mischievously, looks back on a lifetime of tireless intellectual adventure and engagement Exploring the halls of intellectual inquiry and stardom he encountered after the publication of his seminal work, The Selfish Gene affectionately lampooning the world of academia, publishing, and television and studding the pages with funny stories about the great men and women he s known, Dawkins offers a candid look at the events and ideas that encouraged him to shift his attention to the intersection of culture, religion, and science He also invites the reader to look closely at the brilliant succession of ten influential books that grew naturally out of his busy life, highlighting the ideas that connect them and excavating their origins.On the publication of his tenth book, the smash hit, The God Delusion, a resounding trumpet blast for truth Matt Ridley , Richard Dawkins was catapulted from mere intellectual stardom into a circle of celebrity thinkers dubbed, The New Atheists including Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett.Throughout A Brief Candle in the Dark, Dawkins shares with us his infectious sense of wonder at the natural world, his enjoyment of the absurdities of human interaction, and his bracing awareness of life s brevity all of which have made a deep imprint on our culture.
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Troy Blackford
The fabulous and far more gripping follow up to 'An Appetite for Wonder,' this book chronicles the great biologist's life from the publication of 'The Selfish Gene' on, and it's a very variegated and intriguing life indeed. Sectioned out into themes, it gets better and better as it goes on, and is certainly of interest to anyone who is familiar with the man's work.
This is a rather better-constructed book than An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist, his autobiography of the first half of his life. In this, he drops the chronological approach and it's more thematic. It starts as it ends, with a 70th birthday party in his honour, and in between covers his research, public speaking, media presentations, encounters with a diverse range of humanity, and of course his writing.It's great to read vicariously about a life so rich in experience that h [...]
Mysteryfan
I received an ARC for this book. The worst part is the illustrations weren't there. I'll have to get the final version just for those. Richard Dawkins is a renowned biologist, atheist, and lecturer. This book is funny, informative, digressive, and both educational and entertaining. It's hard to summarize it otherwise. Some of it is biographical - I didn't know he was married to a former Doctor's Companion and it was fun learning about Oxford pedagogical techniques. I loved his descriptions of sc [...]
Ria Bella
Crap Book ever written BOOOO DAWKINS
Sharon A.
I feel this book helped me understand Dawkins considerably more than I did previously. It also deepened my appreciation for him and his life's work - in zoology, evolutionary biology, religion, philosophy, and science in society. There is no sign of him being mean-spirited, and I have not seen that from him in his daily life either. I may not always agree with him but he presses me with his arguments to examine why I do not. In that way, he is a great teacher. His emotions are simple, direct, an [...]
MOHSIN
Crap Book to Learn something.
Dawkins second book on his life this one features the later part of his life and goes into his writing books and his lectures. Great writing by one of the best science writers and teachers of how the real world works. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to know how a scientist thinks and explains evolution to the general public.
Emad Attili
This book was better than An Appetite For Wonder, but I think it is just as boring!I enjoy Dawkins on Youtube more than I enjoy his books! I found nothing special in his memoirs, they were just a collection of stories - most of them funny stories - that happened with him. honestly, I got bored reading them most of the time! That doesn't mean I didn't highlight many inspiring lines. I think even the worst books must have some wise quotes in them that are worth highlighting.
This book is one of the world most crap-est book very written and i have ever read this books contain nothing but Dawking fairtales and jokesI hate this book Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science ,This book is not a book because it sucks
Moshe Mikanovsky
More a memoir than a biography, Dawkins has a way to make me feel right about changes I have made in my life. Even when I don't fully understand the intricate logic or scientific deductions, Dawkins is a pleasure to listen to. Reading his own book, as much posh or old-world-Oxford/British-intellectually as Dawkins might sound, he does his best to explain himself in a plain way. This book has a lot of many different small stories from his experience in the academia, lecturing, public media etc. S [...]
Dear Dr Dawkins FRS, etc. Remember how I said, "Fewer biology lessons" in the first volume of your autobiography? If only you had listened. You retain the superb command of language and wit that marked An Appetite For Wonder, and the eccentric stories of scientists - especially of the Oxbridge species - remain appreciated.But the long, long final chapter that sums up your chief theories and publications is a little dense for the space allotted and, dare I say in all humility, for the purposes of [...]
Salmonxt
worst book
It's always fascinating to read a memoir by a great scientific mind. This book, although plagued by some digressions (recognized at the outset by the author) is no exception, and it gives a tour (a deluxe, limo tour) of the thinking behind a life devoted to Biology and to argue philosophical positions in world which complains a bit too loudly about those who have no faith.Whether you agree or not with Dawkins' strong stand against organized religion, he has produced some of the best science [...]
Such an interesting life he's led, dedicated to science and reason. Covers the second half of his life, mid-thirties on. So positive about all the people he's met along the way, with some very specific exceptions, which seems to reflect his general outlook on life. He comes across as very secure and confident about his role in advancing science and the "new atheism" movement, but not overblown or egotistical. Very readable, although I did scan a little of the more intense descriptions of his res [...]
So much of this book took the form of what I'd imagine having Dawkins as my tutor at Oxford would be like: educational and full of amazing stories about the coolest places and people in the scientific world. But he also spends an exhausting amount of time later in the book talking about his computer programs and I just can't get excited about that part of his life at all. It's ultimately what kept me from giving this book 5 stars.
Putting aside my distaste for Richard Dawkins, the book was engaging, well written, and more personal than his previous memoir. His writing ages well, and there's a reason that he's called one of the best nonfiction writers of our time.
Arun Divakar
There is a clarity of thought that Richard Dawkins possesses that is unmissable in his writings. Whether he is talking about animal behaviour or the pitfalls of organized religion, things are crystal clear from how he articulates it all. The same extends to his books when he explores his own life and what he has been through. This is the second in his series of biographies where the focus is mostly on Dawkins life through his work. A lot of it is about what really goes on in his mind when he is [...]
Michael Cabus
It shines when discussing biology and academia. It becomes boorish and boring when it discusses atheism. It's not the topic or any offence personally to the idea of atheism, it's really just that discussing atheism as a philosophy seems superfluous, like a dinner host talking endlessly about the desert they never got round to making. One wants something in its place at least if it will be such a topic. I did however find myself inspired by his relish for scientific inquiry and the brave purs [...]
Todd Martin
Brief Candle in the Dark is the red-hot, scandal-filled memoir from the UK's hottest atheist. From the sex behaviors of wasps to a raunchy prowl through scientific conferences, Dawkins leaves nothing to the imagination in this revealing tell-all filled with juicy gossip and sizzling behind-the-scenes biological action. The book has it all: sex, wasps, Darwin, conferences, education, sex, secrets, neckties, atheism, sex, scientific colleagues, phenotypes, speciation, academic debates and, of co [...]
Name-checking The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan, this is in two parts. Part 1 consists of fairly orthodox memoirs. A lot of thanks and quite rambly in places; a few funny stories (not necessarily his own), and some debasing public schoolboy-level innuendo (view spoiler)[describing his wife "Lalla reclining in a punt while I poled her romantically up the Cherwell". Really!?! (hide spoiler)]The second part is really an extended post-script to the author's books. This part won't make a large am [...]
Stephen Flanagan
This is the second half of Dawkins's autobiography, and it does read quite differently to the first. I always find it interesting to understand what was happening in an authors personal life when they penned their greatest works. This book does go some of the way to uncovering Richard Dawkins, the real, living, breathing, feeling grown up child, with all the wonder in the world buzzing around his mind in his eloquent if sometimes strident rhetoric. I'm always torn with Dawkins, I of course enjoy [...]
StevenWetter
Had me captivated from cover to cover.The second installment of Richard Dawkins autobiography, this captivating reminiscence of his life from around the time of his publication of The Selfish Gene keeps you wanting to read more from beginning to end. Mostly a recollection of past projects, from scientific experiments, television documentaries, debates, parties, etc. Also some fond memories of past and present associations in the scientific, literary, film and academic communities. This book trul [...]
Kurtbg
This book gave me insight into what it means to be in the top 1% of academia.The work is more along the lines of a personal diary of thoughts and rememberances of the author's presentations, invitations to watch squid hunting or travel to the Galapagos, dinners and award ceremonies. It stirs up images of secret Oxford alumnis meeting in wood paneled rooms drinking from port snifters and singing the college anthem. Mr. Dawkins is part of a generation of scientists that had the fortune to be in th [...]
Kerszi
Kontynuacja książki "Apetyt na cuda"? Apetyt na cuda został skończony na Samolubnym Genie. W tej książce autor zrezygnował z opisu swojego życia w sposób chronologiczny, jak to było wcześniej, za to Światełko w mroku podzielił na opisy wyjazdów, filmów no i głównie te jego książki. Nie ma tutaj za bardzo nowych rzeczy, które byłyby u niego wcześniej opisane, oprócz nawiązania do "Opowieść przodka (przodków)" The Ancestor's Tale po angielsku, która to pozycja nieste [...]
Mikko Muilu
I adore Richard's way of talking, writing and thinking. This is a book about his life and about all the people that have had an effect on him. If you know only about his work as an atheist and judge him because of his tweets, this book might be just for you. He has lived astonishing life and thank him he's still working and carrying on his career. I've read all his books, most of them several times, and finally I got this "backstage" view of the processes behind them. I think I have to revisit [...]
Benjamin Torres
This is the second part of his autobiography, and although I find many things of what he studied and did, very interesting, I can't shake the feeling, that a biologist student or scientist would appreciate this book way more, than I possibly could.There is a whole lot of redundancy in some topics, specially because he makes similar points and arguments when talking about his several books. Even with all this repetitiveness, Dawkins makes science and his life pretty interestindg, if not funny.I s [...]
Augusto Bernardi
this book was so much more than I thought it would be. it really captures Richards life, his study, his colleagues and friends and most importantly also his personality which is something I particularly liked about him as I would use to watch him on the internet but rarely ever got a glimpse of because of his professional behavior. the book had often little comments that show how Richard sees the world. that's what truly makes him my idol. I often get lost with his biology lessons since I'm not [...]
Having depleted most of my interest in, fascination for, and excitement over the mating/burrowing/birthing practices of female 'digger' wasps, and/or of evolutionarily stable strategies; my own 'brief candle' gutters—and I have gleefully abandoned this book after reading its first 17%. —No recommendation.
Pradnya
This book is like looking into the lives and thoughts of the intellectually endowed and famous scientists, philosophers, literary giants and artists. It is thrilling and awe inspiring. My favorite chapter was about the selection process and the Simonyi professors. I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read the various books by Dawkins.
Matthew McKenna
I listened to Richard Dawkins read this amazing work himself on my phone as I delivered pizzas. As well as being incredibly charming and totally brilliant he has the most beautiful voice. I love this man.
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Hope all else is well..I bet C is getting so big!
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Q: Difference between normal and abnormal termination C++ C++ :
What is the difference between return 0 (normal termination) and return 1 (abnormal termination) ? what does abnormal termination have to do with the destructors

A: The app can be started by a script rather than by a user manually. So, returning a error indicator may help the script to alter execution flow according to exact error code returned (so the script can retry the call again after a timeout, or terminate the script with error code for outer script if any, or call an alternative code as a fallback plan, etc.)

A: In every operating system exit with a return value. Most of the cases it is either 0 successful completion and 1 or any larger or smaller value for  unsuccessful completion. Destructor nothing to do with return with 0 or 1. Destructor is to release memory inside a programed to avoid memory leak or proper memory management. Hence destructor is nothing to do with exit status of a program. To know whether a program executed successfully or not we can check like below:-
In UNIX you can check the value of $? whether process successful or not. It will return 0 if successful and 1 or a larger value to indicate that process failed.
To check a exit status of a process in Windows o/s we use %errorlevel%

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Q: Is there anything that i missed in signed number in C language? This is my basic C test program.
After I built it, I just entered negative number like -1, -2, etc. in console.
But the result is "oh", not "another number".
I don't know why this happens, because negative numbers should make the 'if' statement true.
int main(int argc, char* argv[]){
    long int num;

    scanf("%d", &num);

    if(num ==1 || num < 0){
        printf("another number\n");
    }else{
        printf("oh\n");
    }
}

A: Use %ld for long variables, %d for ints. Change your code to one of these:
int num;
scanf("%d", &num);

or
long int num;
scanf("%ld", &num);

A: When you use the %d format string with scanf, the corresponding argument will be treated as int*.  But you have passed a long int*.  The value scanf stores will not be the same size as what your if statement reads.
Formally, you get undefined behavior.  In practice, on most platforms scanf will write only part of the variable, and the rest will be left with an arbitrary value, with the usual bad effects on future use.

A: /tmp$ gcc -Wall foo.c
foo.c: In function 'main':
foo.c:4:5: warning: implicit declaration of function 'scanf' [-Wimplicit-function-declaration]
foo.c:4:5: warning: incompatible implicit declaration of built-in function 'scanf' [enabled by default]
foo.c:4:5: warning: format '%d' expects argument of type 'int *', but argument 2 has type 'long int *' [-Wformat]
foo.c:7:9: warning: implicit declaration of function 'printf' [-Wimplicit-function-declaration]
foo.c:7:9: warning: incompatible implicit declaration of built-in function 'printf' [enabled by default]
foo.c:9:9: warning: incompatible implicit declaration of built-in function 'printf' [enabled by default]
foo.c:11:1: warning: control reaches end of non-void function [-Wreturn-type]

fix the causes of those warnings and all the bugs will go away.


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ISLAMABAD: Former President and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari on Monday met Jamiat Ulemai-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Moulana Fazlur Rehman where the two vowed to foil Imran Khan's ambitions which he wanted to achieve through his Islamabad long march, Pak Revenue reported.
During the meeting, Asif Zardari and Fazlur Rehman discussed political developments in the country. "Imran Khan's long march is a failed bid to create anarchy in the country," the JUI-F chief said and added that they would give a fight to the PTI chairman on every platform.
Speaking during the meeting, Asif Zardari said that Pakistan is facing an economic crisis and Imran Khan wanted to further prolong it. The two agreed that they would not allow Imran Khan's ambitions to succeed and the coalition government will drag the country out of the ongoing crisis.
Yesterday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Asif Ali Zardari is becoming a hurdle in the fresh elections in the country.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi clarified that his political party was not part of any conspiracy against the national institutions.
Read More: IMRAN KHAN ANNOUNCES ISLAMABAD LONG MARCH ON MAY 25
While talking to the ARY News programme 'The Reporters' today, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that fresh election is the only solution to end the crisis in the country. He rejected the allegations of creating chaos in the country.
He said that PTI wants to bring out the country from the difficult phase and the only option of fresh elections is the way out of all problems.
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How often do you feel your head hits the pillow at night, and for the first time all day there was nothing demanding your attention? What if I told you that if you set aside as little as 5 minutes a day to intentionally eliminate distractions and embrace a quiet stillness, you could improve your health, reduce stress levels, and increase your productivity? Meditation is an incredible tool you can implement, even with a packed calendar, to clarify your purpose and elevate your consciousness.
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Maybe it's something you've tried here and there, or something you thought just wasn't for you. No matter what your impression of meditation has been, I encourage you to commit to adding it to your routine for a solid week and see how you feel. Anecdotal evidence and clinical research both are continuing to show meditation is one of the simplest quality-of-life allies you can align with. Think of your sessions as a gentle undoing of the low vibrational energies and inner chatter you are constantly subjected to. Release attachment to ruminating on past and future and hold space for yourself to be in the now. Improve mindfulness, connectedness to body and breath, release of negativity, judgement, and other states of mind that hold you back from being fully in your power.
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Begin with breath work so you can release tension in the body and clear your mind.
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This timeless practice has been dolling out benefits for centuries, and recently, the results of 18 studies that used gene expression analysis in research on meditation and related mind-body interventions have found that they reverse the molecular effects of chronic stress (1). Some recent and notable clinical studies have shown that these practices increased theta and alpha wave frequency range in the brain as well as rapid changes in gene expression immediately after contemplative practice like meditation (2). Specifically, this can silence two out of six pro-inflammatory genes and accelerate cortisol response recovery (3).
Meditation is linked with a reduction in feelings of depression, anxiety, and even physical pain (4). A study published last year in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that meditation's merits can be measured both subjectively, gauged by how much less stressed a person felt, and objectively using biological and neurological tests like blood tests and MRI scans (5). Even if you do not get blood work done, your you'll notice results quickly! You will see definite shifts in your mood, abundance, health, and general outlook on life. Find a tender calm in the midst of chaos, enjoy, and know you are always and inherently worthy of having this time to just be.
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UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has been striving, ever since its inception, for the promotion of Culture, Education, Sciences and Communication, by implementing programs and undertaking actions that highlight their various aspects.
More precisely, in the field of Culture, UNESCO prioritizes the promotion of intercultural dialogue, respect towards differences, a culture of coexistence of civilizations, promotion of World Heritage Monuments, as well as the safeguarding of the various forms and manifestations of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Fully acknowledging the liaison between culture and development, it promotes, through the program "Culture-Tourism-Development", the creation of a new travelling culture, based on the responsible management of environmental resources and on the valorisation of the cultural legacy of each destination.
The Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO, the official representative of UNESCO in Greece, promotes cultural actions and initiatives that are in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and contribute to the promotion and highlighting of the regions and monuments of our country that constitute a significant part of its Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage.
In this framework, the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO has placed under its auspices the Cultural and Environmental Journeys "Geo Routes Eco Tourism & Cultural Expeditions", which lie at the core of the mission of the non-governmental organization "Geo Routes Cultural Heritage Journeys Institute".
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Q: is there any problem if I give Z-index =99999999999 I'm building a widget. So it needs to appear on top of other pages. When I add the widget onto other websites,
I see that sometimes, other widgets come on top of my widget or some elements on the page come on top of it.
There are 2 solutions, I am thinking of.

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*Give a very big number to the z-index value like 99999999999. Is this a good approach?

*Identify the biggest z-index number. And then adding on top of it? Which is a better approach?

A: You just can't give any long number for z-index. The range of the z-index is ±2147483647. (For 32 bit operating systems)
A very big number for CSS is perhaps a lazy way to ensure that the element is always on top. It can lead to problems down the road when multiple elements need to be on top.
My recommendation would be to check the context and then apply the z-index value and I would go for underlying layer + 1 option(Option 2 in your OP).


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1. Whip 50g of cream in the mixing bowl. Dissolve the gelatine in cold water. Heat the remaining 25g of cream and mix it with the gelatine.
2. Mix and blend the heated cream, gorgonzola, mascarpone and ricotta cheese.
3. Mix carefully the purée with the whipped cream and put it into the moulds.
4. Put the moulds in a blast chiller for two hours.
5. Remove the ball from the moulds and stencil spray the ball with cocoa butter and saffron for the coverage.
Place the chutney, the germinated teff and the puffed amaranth in the middle of the dish, placing the tennis ball last.


What I am proposing is sound tracking - this when you just walk slowly round and round in the environment, not really focusing on any sound to start with, just taking it all in until you hear more! If you find a sound trail then follow it to where it takes you and continue the process from there. There is no need to make a record of your sound tracking as it is already deeply embedded in your subconscious.


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[CONFSERVER-9420] Combine duplicated ordered list CSS entries - Create and track feature requests for Atlassian products.
There are lots of other chunks of CSS relating to list that are repeated once for normal view of pages, then again for RTE then again for preview. Crazy!
Instantly reduces the size of that CSS from having everything repeated 3 times to just having it in there once. Also makes things significantly easier to maintain as the CSS will appear in one place rather than several.
This same scenario exists throughout the main-action.css - identical CSS is included 3 or more times for different views of the same thing. You could probably halve the size of main-action.css by merging such duplications.
While making main-action.css smaller might not seem like a worthwhile task, we've got clients delivering content via Confluence to rural India (e-Consult who provide non-profit telemedicine services) and throughout Africa (Widernet and eGranary) - bandwidth is a very major issue in such circumstances. We also have clients delivering content throughout a medical ship where there are some bandwidth issues with microwave links, etc.


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産業革命期の企業職員層
-官営製鉄所職員のキャリア分析-
菅山 真次
1992 年 27 巻 4 号 p. 1-31,i
The purpose of this papar is to investigate the careers of 158 white-collar workers employed by Yawata Steel in 1900, and to shed light on some aspects of the making of business white-collar employees particular to Japanese industrialization.
As far as the white-collar employees studied here are concerned, one can hardly find any who had worked their way up from the ranks of artisans or skilled workers, or who had previously been employed in the traditional sector of commerce. For the most part, the careers of these personnel were limited to white-collar jobs in a broad sense, including various occupations such as business staff employees, government officials, teachers, policemen, and soldiers. A most striking fact is that a significant number of these people had experience in several different kinds of white-collar employment. This indicates that the demarcations between categories of white-collar employment were vague in early stages of Japanese industrialization. In other word, business staff personnal did not yet exist as an independent occupational group but rather fell within the broadly-defind category of white-collar workers.
Based on the statistics regarding birthdate and social status, it appears that white-collar jobs were held almost exclusively by persons of samurai heritage at the beginning of the Meiji era, but that such post were becoming increasingly open to persons from all social backgrounds by 1880's. What made these changes in the make-up of white-collar workers possible was the spread of a wide variety of educational opportunities-except for regular secondary and higher schools-open to persons regardless of social status. These ranged from unsystematic education such as individual tutoring, shijuku, short training courses and correspondence schools, to the "irregular" miscellaneous schools called kakushu-gakko, and appecars to have played a critical role in satisfying a considerable demand for white-collar workers, especially in middle and lower levels that did arise in the course of Japanese industrialization.
高度成長期における流通システムの変化
-石鹸・洗剤業界を中心に-
孫 一善
1992 年 27 巻 4 号 p. 32-63,iii
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.5029/bhsj.27.32
The objective of this paper is to examine changes in the vertical integration of distribution with regard to marketing policy during Japan's High Growth Period (1955-1973). Specifically, I deal with the senmon-hanbaigaishya (calling hansha) a system of selling companies created by the Kao Corporation, a major manufacturer, by the forward integration of wholesale distribution.
With the shift in market demand during the High Growth Period from soaps to detergents, two characteristics of the traditional wholesalers became apprent : 1) inefficiency due to excessive fragmentation, and 2) a large discrepancy in size between the various wholesalers. On the other hand, a new force in distribution appeared with the advent in retail business of supermarkets, which used brand-name toiletary products in loss-leader selling.
In October 1964, Kao responded to these developments by instituting a program of Resale Price Maintenance (R.P.M.) which reformed trade practices in an attempt to stabilize prices. However, it oved ineffective due to the shortcoming that it continued to use general wholesalers who also dealt with other toiletary products from competing manufacturers.
This prompted Kao to take a further step of establishing a network of selling companies, the hansha, that handled only Kao products. Kao's hansha was a vertical integration of existing wholesalers undertaken in response to the fierce competition between toiletary manufacturers following the development of new detergent products as well as an out growth of the R.P.M. strategies that were implemented due to the appearance of supermark retailers.
The hansha network of manufacturer's selling companies was established in three steps : initial selling companies, national selling companies, and broad-region selling companies. The initial selling companies were set up from specific whole salers from specific areas.
Due to new trading practices implemented by Kao in 1968, national selling companies came into being when all primary and secondary wholesalers participated financially in the manufacturer's selling companies. After the hansha became a nationwide network, a series of mergers by selling companies brought about the broad-region selling companies.
The implemetation of Kao's hansha system had a wide impact on the entire toiletary industry. For exemple, it prompted co-operation between small wholesalers as can be seen in the establishment of several jointpurchase institutions. It also caused the creation of broad-region selling companies from the merger of smaller selling companies, prompted one of Kao's competitors to adopt a multi-divisional structure of management, and brought about the establishment of a joint-purchase institution. With this modern system for managing the flow of both goods and information, Kao has been able to defend its position as top toiletary manufacturer in Japan since the oil embargo of 1973.
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Susie Campbell (left) is currently an intern at the United Nations based in the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), in Santiago, Chile.
Finn Robinson (right) now works as an economic analyst in the Reserve Bank. Finn says "As the GDP and Labour Market analyst I provide short term forecasts of these sectors. The team presents its forecasts to the Monetary Policy Committee who uses them to help formulate monetary policy. It's an exciting time to be at the Reserve Bank, with a new governor and Policy Targets Agreement just around the corner."
Congratulations to our PhD student Anh Nguyen, who received one of two Graduate Study Awards at the 2017 NZAE conference! The awards are made by the NZAE Education Trust and are based on the paper presented as well as the student's academic record. Well done, Anh (seen in the picture on the left)!
The World Health Organization (WHO) used 1000Minds decision-making software – co-invented by Paul Hansen of the Department of Economics – to create a prioritised list of 12 bacteria posing the greatest threats to human health because they are resistant to antibiotics. Millions of people could die if new and effective antibiotics are not developed. Released in 2017, the Priority Pathogens List is to help prioritise R&D into new antibiotics. 1000Minds was used to survey and aggregate the preferences of experts in infectious diseases from around the world. To see the prioritised list of diseases and for more information about the WHO project, click here.
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Yonatan won the Jan Whitwell prize for the best presented paper by a PhD student at the New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE) conference in July 2016. There were 23 entries, and Yonatan came out top equal (as one of two winners). Congratulations Yonatan on this outstanding achievement!!
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"In high-school I found myself fascinated by Economics, particularly its ability to help us understand current events and the forces influencing them. My passion for learning about Economics was further developed during my time at the University of Otago. In the future I hope to further my studies in Economics by participating in one of the university's honours or masters programs. Outside of my studies I love to travel, ski, play ice-hockey and guitar and have recently discovered a passion for badminton and golf."
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