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As far as I can tell, the ALERT button isn't instanced (kind of... bear with me), but the alert itself is.
For example, you're in Regulus block, instance 4, along with another 30 players. If several of those players decide to go into a Red Alert, you've got 3 instances open of the Alert itself (not of Regulus, this is important):
Instance 1, 5 players (I think RAs have 5 slots... it may be more, but the point is, it's full )
Instance 2, 5 players
Instance 3, 2 players.
You click the button, and it puts you into the first Red Alert with a free space (in this case, instance 3).
The problem is, the Alerts with 5 players in will probably finish first. If instance 1 gets completed, but a player stays in the map, it's still a viable map to put new players into. It still exists.
Instance 3 may still only have 2 players in it, and still have Borg to kill, but while there are completed instances like instance 1 WITH PEOPLE IN THEM, other players will get dragged in too, because the game knows it's open but not full.

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by Gaiaitalia.com #International twitter@gaiaitaliacom #HRW
According to Human Rights Watch press note the new German law named NetzDG that compels social media companies to remove hate speech and other illegal content can lead to unaccountable, overbroad censorship and should be promptly reversed. The law sets a dangerous precedent for other governments looking to restrict speech online by forcing companies to censor on the government’s behalf.
“Governments and the public have valid concerns about the proliferation of illegal or abusive content online, but the new German law is fundamentally flawed,” said Wenzel Michalski, Germany director at Human Rights Watch. “It is vague, overbroad, and turns private companies into overzealous censors to avoid steep fines, leaving users with no judicial oversight or right to appeal.”
Parliament approved the Network Enforcement Act, commonly known as NetzDG, on June 30, 2017, and it took full effect on January 1, 2018.
The law requires large social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, to promptly remove “illegal content,” as defined in 22 provisions of the criminal code, ranging widely from insult of public office to actual threats of violence. Faced with fines up to 50 million euro, companies are already removing content to comply with the law. At least three countries – Russia, Singapore, and the Philippines – have directly cited the German law as a positive example as they contemplate or propose legislation to remove “illegal” content online. The Russian draft law, currently before the Duma, could apply to larger social media platforms as well as online messaging services.
Two key aspects of the law violate Germany’s obligation to respect free speech, Human Rights Watch said. First, the law places the burden on companies that host third-party content to make difficult determinations of when user speech violates the law, under conditions that encourage suppression of arguably lawful speech. Even courts can find these determinations challenging, as they require a nuanced understanding of context, culture, and law. Faced with short review periods and the risk of steep fines, companies have little incentive to err on the side of free expression.
Read more here.
(15th february, 2018)

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Oct 27, 2017
South Africa vs Bangladesh: Visitors fall short in 1st T20I despite mounting strongest challenge of tourAll-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo made a key breakthrough to stop Bangladesh’s most threatening challenge on their tour of South Africa in the first Twenty20 international at Mangaung Oval on Thursday.
Oct 26, 2017
Highlights, South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I at Bloemfontein: Proteas defeat visitors by 20 runsCatch all the live scores and updates from the first T20 international between South Africa and Bangladesh
Oct 18, 2017
Highlights, South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI at Paarl: Hosts win by 104 runsCatch all the live scores and updates from the 2nd ODI between South Africa and Bangladesh
Oct 07, 2017
South Africa vs Bangladesh: Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul leaves visitors on the ropesBangladesh were bowled out for 147 in reply to South Africa's 573 for four declared. The hosts enforced the follow-on and Bangladesh were seven for no wicket when bad light stopped play.
Sep 28, 2017
South Africa vs Bangladesh: Tigers have momentum, but will have to surpass their best to topple ProteasDespite recent successes in home conditions, things haven’t quite clicked for Bangladesh when it comes to playing overseas
Sep 27, 2017
South Africa vs Bangladesh: Tigers eye maiden Test win in Proteas' backyard despite absence of Shakib Al HasanSouth Africa's leading batsmen fresh from FC form take on Shakib Al Hasan-less Bangladesh in the first Test starting Thursday at Senwes Park in northwestern university town Potchefstroom
Sep 22, 2017
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal suffers thigh injury ahead of two-Test series against South AfricaTamim, a veteran of 51 Tests and the team's all-time leading run-scorer, made five runs before leaving the field in the fifth over.
Sep 06, 2017
Australia vs Bangladesh: Tigers claw back after David Warner's ton help visitors take valuable leadAustralia take 72-run lead on the back of David Warner's second century on the trot after rain delayed start on Day 3
Sep 05, 2017
Bangladesh vs Australia, 2nd Test, Day 2 at Chittagong: As it happenedCatch all the live updates of the second day of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
Aug 28, 2017
Bangladesh vs Australia: Shakib Al Hasan scalps five to give hosts upper hand in first TestShakib Al Hasan lit up his 50th Test with all-round brilliance to help Bangladesh claim a handy first-innings lead over a listless Australia in the first Test on Monday.

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MAT will become futile once tax exemptions are gone: CBDT
March, 10th 2015
The concept of MAT (minimum alternative tax) will become "irrelevant" as all tax exemptions given to corporates are proposed to be phased out over a period of four years, a top Finance Ministry official said.
"If all exemptions go...so MAT itself will become irrelevant. There will be no difference between book profit and profit you offer for taxation purposes," Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairperson Anita Kapur told reporters here.
"The Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that within four years, all exemptions except some which will stay like for Andhra Pradesh and Telengana, which we have given recently, will be phased out," she said. When asked about West Bengal and Bihar, she said "it's still not part of the Finance Bill.
As of now, The Finance Minister has announced in his speech, we still have to get outline of what was there for Bihar." Under current Finance Bill, she said, "We have only done for Andhra Pradesh and Telengana. But in my view, once the exemption are gone, there is also need to be a call taken that there are some exemptions with sunset...so the Minister also needs to look at those which are going to be sunset, from which date they will sunset, whether the units continued to enjoy benefits."
During the course of the year, she said, "the Finance Minister will come out with the roadmap for which are the exemptions, when they are setting...it is a process, we have enough time to come out.
We hope to bring out a roadmap for what we want to do". In the Budget speech Jaitley proposed to bring down basic rate of Corporate Tax to 25 per cent from 30 per cent in the next four years.
"This process of reduction has to be necessarily accompanied by rationalisation and removal of various kinds of tax exemptions and incentives for corporate taxpayers, which incidentally account for a large number of tax disputes," he had said.
The Minimum Alternative Tax was originally brought into play to bring into the tax net large domestic corporate who did not pay taxes by making use of various incentive schemes.
The tax authorities had recently sent communications under the provision to foreign portfolio investors, asking them to explain why the provision should not apply to them. The current rate of MAT is 20 percent.


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HELP! HELP! When the pain I experience in my own life, and see every week in the lives of those we minister to on the streets every week becomes overwhelming. When it seems like the only remedy is a magic wand. When I no longer know what to do, or what to say, the only word that comes to mind and comes out of my mouth is the word HELP. But to a Holy God who transcends and lived beyond our thoughts, words and prayers the word help just might be music to his ears.
Bob and Ernie, a man who we found living under a bridge in 2005 and now ministers with us on the streets, joined me at the train station on a cold winter morning. We sat down with Bill, a man who's been addicted to heroin for forty years.
When our flower gardens are blooming and the oak trees in our yards are full of green and red leaves Bill sleeps and lives behind the E. P. A building in Trenton. During the harsher, more unkind months he sleeps from bench to bench in the train station being woken up every hour by the transit authority.
The four of us sat down, shared breakfast and began our morning. At one point I asked Bill, "If you could change one day in your life what would it be?" Without hesitation he said, the day my mom died. He told us on the day his mom was on her death bed in the hospital, he went to the Bronx to buy heroin, knowing full well she might not make it through the day. He was right. She died. And he regrets it to this day.
Sometimes it's good to have a doctor around, even if your not sick. Bob, a street volunteer, is a pharmaceutical doctor, a drug maker! When he told Bill his profession, there was an instant response. In some twisted, ironic way, Bob, a maker of drugs, and Bill, a taker of drugs began to bond. The two began talking on a fairly deep level, and Bill was really benefiting from Bob's input. As a result he began opening up his heart and God began moving, loosening up what is a hardened in his jaded and guarded heart. This really proves that God does work in mysterious ways. A drug maker and drug taker. Really?
As we moved to the other side of the train station, we sat down and had a small group with Suzy, Tony and Gerald. Suzy, who's been hacking out a life living behind buildings for years, has mental Illness. As we sat with Suzy, not five minutes later Gerald and Tony joined our gathering; both men live in the shelter. Tony is a friend of the ministry and Gerald after today is a new friend. We have never met Gerald, but after a half hour of listening, talking, laughing and sharing scripture God was weaving a tapestry together on that cold transit bench.
Gerald was so present and in the moment. So excited and eager to gather with Jesus. So responsive to Scripture, and so willing to lock arms in prayer. Before we left our gathering turned into a prayer meeting. While Bob closed us out in prayer, I stepped out and took a picture. In it you see a doctor, a recovering drug addict, a mentally ill woman and two homeless men. But we all shared one thing in common at that moment. With closed eyes and bowed heads we were crying out for help. Sometimes help is the biggest four letter word that can ever be said.
It's never easy to be around so much pain, need and suffering. Sometimes there are no happy endings. I wish I had a magic wand.

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Certified Service Dog Trainer, Behavior Specialist.
AKC Canine Good Citizen Trainer/Evaluator
In 2001 my life was changed after viewing an episode of “Cell Dogs” on
Animal Planet, which featured a group of dogs that were being trained at a prison.
After contacting a local Non-Profit organization; Canine Support Teams in California, specializing in Service Dogs for the disabled, I began volunteering and subsequently working with their Prison Dog Program.
In 2004, after apprenticing for three years I became a Certified Service Dog Trainer, having assisted with the training and placement of more than 80 service dogs with disabled clients.
In 2008, became the Training Director for PAL Humane Society in Apple Valley, CA and served as the President of their Board of Directors for two years.
In 2011, served as the President and Operations Director of Pathways to Hope/Cell Dogs Training Program; a Non-Profit organization focused on helping others by building prison dog programs, and training shelter dogs to become Service Dogs for Autistic Children.
In 2011, founded No More Bad Dog Training & Behavior Specialist
In 2012, founded the Paws Of Love Therapy dog program.
Currently, in addition to being the owner of No More Bad Dog Training & Behavior Specialist, I am also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Instructor & Evaluator. I also volunteer my time with Good Shepherd Services, a non profit orgainzation dedicated to helping small non profits, who specialize in animal welfare, with their business needs.
My work with the Prison dog program has included managing seven prison dog programs, the newest one at the California Institution for Women in Chino; training rescued shelter dogs to become Service Dogs for children with Autism. My roll with Sr. Pauline Quinn and Pathways To Hope has made me one of the key resources in the United States for starting and maintaining prison dog programs.
I love dogs and it's my passion to help people achieve their goals of having a well trained, balanced, happy dog that they can be proud to have as part of their family. Each time someone comes to class excited about their successes with their dog's training, I know I've made a difference in both their lives, which is exactly why I love this work!

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PRINCETON — Princeton Rotary will finally get to celebrate its century of service to the community with a formal dinner and presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 19, in The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens.
This is a dinner celebration that’s been two years in the making. Preparations for the dinner began in 2019 to host in 2020, which was the Rotary’s official 100th year in Princeton, however COVID put a halt on planning and the dinner was rescheduled for this month.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cash bar. Dinner, catered by Mark Allen’s American Kitchen, is at 7 p.m.
This is an invitation-only dinner.
Jim Nowlan, who can be called a “jack-of-all-trades” in Illinois public affairs will give the evening presentation.
Nowlan has been an Illinois legislator, statewide candidate, state agency director, senior aide to three unindicted governors, campaign manager for U.S. Senate and presidential candidates, professor, newspaper publisher and columnist.
In Nowlan’s presentation, he will look back on some of the most significant accomplishments of the Princeton Rotary. As a newcomer to the community, he will observe the strengths that he sees in Princeton, as well as lay out the challenges he believes cities like Princeton and the surrounding state of Illinois will face in the coming years. He said it will be up to service clubs like Princeton Rotary to determine how to address those challenges.
“I think of American service clubs — and their members — as the backbone of communities across the country, indeed around the globe. The Rotary is possibly the leading illustration of such clubs, which together have contributed greatly to American life.
The Princeton Rotary is still going strong, is actually growing, after a century of tumult and rapid change in America. That alone is proof the club has been fulfilling effectively its mission of service to community,” Nowlan said.
Princeton Mayor Joel Quiram will also be in attendance and give a talk about how Princeton Rotary’s impact on the community.
Also in this evening, the Princeton Rotary Club will be raffling off a special anniversary diamond pendant donated by Bruce Jewelers.
The pendant was made exclusively for this event. The pendant was designed to symbolize the service Princeton Rotary has provided for the past 100 years through its mission — the unique design will symbolize caring and affection which is the heart of the human experience.
Raffle tickets for the pendant will only be sold during the dinner event. The winner must be present to accept the pendant. The proceeds will support various charitable projects supported by the club.
As part of its 100th Anniversary, Princeton Rotary donated $10,000 to the Bureau County Historical Society to assist in its preservation project of the Bill Lamb collection. Additionally, the club donated 100 hours of service to the Princeton Bike and Pedestrian Committee in cleaning up sidewalks in town.
“If we look around at communities our size, service clubs are struggling to keep up membership and struggling to survive,” said Steve Bouslog, longtime member of the Princeton Rotary, “To make it 100 years is pretty phenomenal. That’s why we’re making such a big deal out of it and making this such a big event. We’re hoping it will carry us through another 100 years.”


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TEL-AVIV, February 27 – RIA Novosti. An experimental drug that allows to cure seriously ill coronavirus infection, which has shown high efficiency during the first stage of trials at the Ichilov clinic in Tel Aviv, must undergo a full cycle of studies by the end of the year, the drug's creator, Professor Arbar Nadir, told RIA Novosti. to the second stage of the research, in which 50 patients will receive treatment with our drug, and 50 will receive a placebo, then we will move on to the third stage, in which several hundred patients will take part.The exact date of completion of the full cycle of studies depends on many factors, but we hope to complete the study drug this year, “- said Professor Nadir.
At the first stage of testing, researchers at the Ichilov clinic in Tel Aviv gave an experimental drug to 30 patients with severe COVID-19. The effect, according to the professor, was obvious. Firstly, the researchers were convinced of the safety of the drug, and secondly, the patients began to breathe noticeably better, as evidenced by the test data.
“And from a clinical point of view, the percentage of oxygen in the blood increased, the inflammation decreased, and after a few days the patients were discharged,” the researcher noted.
The drug was given to critically ill patients with rapid breathing and a rapidly falling oxygen level in the blood. In this case, the drug was applied in the form of a spray once a day.
“If a patient needs mechanical ventilation, it's too late. You need to be able to prevent this, recognize it in advance. Look, we hope to release this medicine in the future in the form of a regular spray. And use it at home,” said the professor.
According to the creator of the drug, it is done quickly, easily and does not require special costs. This medicine can be distributed worldwide within a few months, once approvals have been obtained. The drug should not have side effects, the developer is sure.
“Due to the fact that we use nanotechnology, we do not think that there will be at least some kind of negative reaction. This is a meager dose of a substance that is already in the body. It cannot harm,” the scientist said.
The principle of action of the drug is based on the effect on the immune system. According to Professor Nadir, this is due to the peculiarities of the coronavirus, which at first develops like a common flu, but in 5-6% of patients an excessive immune response is observed, which leads to a sharp deterioration in the condition.
“I have been researching the CD24 protein, which calms the immune system, for a long time. Another of our research is the study of exosomes. They, you can imagine, are responsible for the 'conversation' between our cells. We know how to isolate them and 'explain' to them how to work with protein CD24 and produce it in much larger quantities. And the most important thing is an affordable method of administering the drug – through an inhaler, “- said the agency's interlocutor.
For more than 20 years, Professor Nadir's group has been working at the Cancer Research Center of the Ichilov Medical Center, studying genes that affect the “harmony” within the cell and the stability of the immune system. Right now, according to the professor, this study has become especially relevant and has found practical application.

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SALT LAKE CITY — In partnership with the Cybersecurity Diversity Foundation (CDF), Western Governors University (WGU) has awarded two full years of tuition to two students pursuing their master’s degrees in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at WGU. Daisy Fullmer and Benito Garcia will be awarded the WGU-CDF scholarships April 19th at the CDF’s reception during the RSA Conference in San Francisco.
This scholarship—and WGU’s online, competency-based cybersecurity degree programs—aim to train IT professionals to detect system vulnerabilities and protect data while increasing graduates’ earning potential and opportunities for leadership and advancement. Both Fullmer and Garcia were selected for this scholarship based on their passion for cybersecurity, academic record, and readiness for online study at WGU, among other considerations.
“This scholarship will be a tremendous help to me and my family as I further my cybersecurity education through WGU,” said Fullmer, a systems engineer at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Having been successful in information technology for eight years, Fullmer decided to continue pursuing cybersecurity because of its excitement and because of its similarity to “putting a puzzle together.”
Garcia has likewise already experienced success within the field of cybersecurity. As an assistant for the credentialing department at the Naval Medical Center in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Garcia created a dynamic form that captures info and then immediately manipulates, reformats, and embeds the data to ensure security. His work dramatically changed the way the medical center grades its doctors and nurses. Before long, his form was noticed and distributed to the entire Navy.
"We are incredibly grateful to be teaming up with Western Governors University to recognize two deserving students with these scholarships," said Mischel Kwon, Founder of the CDF. "The Cybersecurity Diversity Foundation exists to support diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity from entry level positions through board positions. These scholarships are just one way that we can help make a marked difference on our ever-changing industry. We wholeheartedly congratulate the recipients and we look forward to seeing them flourish."
WGU’s competency-based approach to education is a good fit for busy adults because it allows them to study and learn on their schedules and advance as soon as they have mastered course materials. Students can draw on the knowledge and skills they have gained from previous experience and education, moving quickly through material they already know so that they can take the time they need to learn new material. Students have 24/7 access to their course materials, and faculty members provide one-on-one support. Terms are six months long, and students are charged a low, flat-rate tuition per term, regardless of the number of courses completed. Many students are able to accelerate their studies, finishing their degrees sooner, saving both time and money.
The CDF supports diversity and inclusion in the field of security, with a vision of creating a career field that welcomes, supports, and provides opportunity and access to all — from entry level to business operational and executive and board positions. The foundation promotes action that will make a marked difference from providing scholarship funds to championing corporate pledges to fostering workplace diversity.


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Would you entrust your pet to a stranger?
Imagine: you suddenly have an unexpected work commitment or the possibility of a last-minute weekend getaway. You have to find a suitable solution for your cat or dog, and sharpish. Would you hand over your beloved pet to a complete stranger? Of course not!Read more


SHAFAQNA- The US media characterizes a shooting attack as “terrorism” only when there is indication that the perpetrator might be a Muslim but refuses to use the word in other cases, American scholar Dr. Kevin Barrett said.
On Wednesday, Syed Rizwan Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 29, stormed a holiday party in San Bernardino, California, killing at least 14 people and injuring 21 in the deadliest mass shooting in the US in three years. Hours later, the couple died in a fire exchange with police.
Only hours after news broke that suspects had Muslim names, American Muslims strongly condemned the incident, but this did not stop the US mainstream media from spewing hate and venom against Muslims and Islam.
Commenting to Press TV on Sunday, Dr. Barrett said, “We had another ‘mass shooting’ in the United States. This is nothing new; we had probably hundreds already in 2015.”
“But this one is getting worldwide headlines because the alleged perpetrators are supposedly ‘radical Muslims’, and that’s led to endless speculation among the media and politicians whether this is a case of ‘terrorism,’” he added.
“The word terrorism apparently means when anybody who is ostensibly Muslim conducts a shooting, and if anybody else does it’s not terrorism,” the editor of Veterans Today noted.
“Well, the problem though is that as with so many other similar cases, it appears that the link between the allegedly Muslim perpetrators and terrorism may have been fabricated.”
San Bernardino shooting story full of holes
Dr. Barrett said, “We have some huge questions being raised about what really happened in San Bernardino, and one of the people raising the questions is the lawyer of the family of the two alleged perpetrators.”
“This lawyer has questioned why the suspects were in handcuffs – they were dead in handcuffs. His name is David Chesley. And he should be commended. For once we have a lawyer for people who are being accused for this kind of crime who is actually standing up for his clients,” he added.
“And he has pointed out that the handcuffed bodies could be interpreted as evidence that the people were executed, which is what we have seen in many other similar cases where alleged terrorist suspects – who one would think would be captured and interrogated, you would think that they would stop at nothing to capture these people alive so that they can take down their alleged terror networks – and yet case after case, bin Laden’s supposed execution and throwing him in the ocean with no witnesses to all sorts of other cases where these terror suspects have just been hunted down and executed point-blank, the authorities really don’t act as if they are really trying to stop terrorism; instead they act like they are trying to silence patsies who know too much.
“And we have other indications that that’s what happened. The couple blamed for the San Bernardino shooting was apparently gunned down in cold blood in their car. The police claim that there was a gun battle initiated by the suspects, but the car windows were rolled up and then blown out. Nobody starts a gun battle by shooting through rolled-up car windows from inside of a car. It’s pretty much physically impossible, it wouldn’t work.
“So it appears once again that these people may have just been gunned down and silenced.
“There are all sorts of other questions being raised about the shooting. The fact that the facility where the shooting happened, which is a handicapped facility – a very strange place for Muslims to attack! Why would radical Muslims be angry at handicapped people? I don’t know.”


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About إغتصاب عراقيه
إغتصاب عراقيه عراقيه Still, western scholars and new-age spiritualists rediscovered feng shui and led to a dramatic and often erratic revival of the practice on the North American west coast California and British Columbia from the early 1990s. With the opening up of China to the west, principally first from Hong Kong and Macau, feng shui became increasingly known and also practiced by western ``hongs`` or trading companies to satisfy local business communities, and also to encourage luck in business. Like all planets in our solar system, the Earth is in an elliptical orbit around our Sun. عراقيه One universally reviled trait in medieval Europe was the werewolf`s habit of devouring recently buried corpses, a trait which is documented extensively, particularly in the Annales Medico-psychologiques in the 19th century.
عراقيه One of the obvious reasons is the missing areas of the home bagua. عراقيه It takes roughly 365 days for the Earth to go around the Sun once. The bikini has spawned many stylistic variations. إغتصاب عراقيه The seasons are, of course, reversed for the southern hemisphere. إغتصاب بنات Becoming a werewolf simply by being bitten by another werewolf as a form of contagion is common in modern horror fiction, but this kind of transmission is rare in legend, unlike the case in vampirism. As a result, when the Earth is at a certain place in its orbit, the northern hemisphere is tilted toward the Sun and experiences summer. إغتصاب عراقيه Feng shui masters have also always influenced the great buildings in Hong Kong - both for good and bad ends - the famous Bank of China building in Hong Kong Island with its spikes was also said to wish bad luck on the English community.

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Microsoft announced today that it has purchased Lobe, a boot that allows you to build machine learning models using a simple drag and drop interface. Microsoft plans to use Lobe, which was first released in beta earlier this year, to build on its own efforts to make building AI models easier, but Lobe will currently work as before.
"As part of Microsoft, Lobe will be able to utilize world-class AI research, global infrastructure and decades of building tool experience, writes the team." We plan to continue to develop Lobe as a standalone service that supports open source standards and multiple platforms. "
Lobe was co-founded by Mike Matas, who previously worked on iPhone and iPad, as well as Facebook's paper and instant articles. The other co-founders are Adam Menges and Markus Beissinger.
I In addition to Lobe, Microsoft also recently purchased Bonsai.ai, a deeply reinforcing learning platform and Semantic Machines, a call AI platform. Last year, it bought the Disrupt Battlefield participant Maluuba. It's no secret that machine training talent is hard to pass, so that it is no surprise that all major technology companies acquire as much talent and technology as they can.
"In many ways, however, we only realize that get the full potential AI can provide, "writes Microsoft's EVP and CTO Kevin Scott in today's announcement. "This is largely due to the fact that AI development and the construction of deep learning models are slow and complex processes, even for experienced computer scientists and developers. Until now, many people have had a disadvantage regarding access to AI and we are committed to changing it. "
It is worth noting that Lobe's approach complements Microsoft's existing Azure ML Studio platform, which also offers a drag-and-drop interface for building machine learning models but with one more utilitarian design than the smooth interface that the Lobe team built. Both Lobe and Azure ML Studio aim to make machine training easy to use for all, without having to know in and out of TensorFlow, Keras or PyTorch. These approaches always come with some limitations, but just like low-key tools, they serve a purpose and work well enough for many user cases.


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DGT Easy Timer Digital Chess Clock - Crimson Cruz
The Easy Game Timer digital chess clock from DGT Projects is stylish, easy to use and easy to setup. It can be programmed for games up to 9 hours and 59 minutes and can be used for both countdown and count-up starting from zero. It is an ideal clock for chess beginners and chess players that are budget conscious and do not need the advanced features offered on more expensive models. It is very attractive and is manufactured by the leader in digital excellence, DGT Projects.
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Emergency Voice Communication System Replacement
Requirements definition, procurement evaluation and managing delivery of a new Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) at London Luton Airport.
Through part of their work on Capital Expenditure assessment at the Airport, Cyrrus identified the EVCS as one of the top priorities for replacement. Along with an aging EVCS, the requirement to meet Civil Aviation Authority 8.33kHz regulations and provision of new radios, provided an opportunity to undertake a full Emergency communications project, with a view to resolving ongoing issues with coverage and reception.
The relocation of Main and Contingency receivers from the Control Tower Building Sub-Equipment Room to a dedicated receiver site not only freed up space within a cluttered room but, also implemented a best practice design and removed opportunities for bleed-through and interference. This holistic approach to communications was echoed by the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and would allow the Airport to progress other replacement projects and enhance a rapidly expanding operation.
Cyrrus were engaged to define and generate the formal technical requirements documentation, complete the tender evaluation of potential suppliers and project manage the delivery of the new supplier and system into operational use.
A formal User Requirements Specification was produced that identified the operational requirement and included support, warranty, spares and training needs. Technical specifications were then produced to ensure a suitable and compliant communications switch and radios could be procured to meet that need, along with process requirements to de-risk project delivery. At all times, Cyrrus consultation with ANSP staff ensured their need would be met, by equipment that could receive regulatory approval through their Safety Management System.
Following production of the requirements documentation, a tender pack was released to invited suppliers. Cyrrus facilitated site surveys alongside the ANSP, and provided technical response to a number of clarifying questions. Following the return of supplier submissions, a consistent intelligent evaluation was conducted that examined the technical compliance of the suppliers, and of the equipment they offered against the project requirements, providing London Luton Airport a recommendation for preferred supplier.
Following the Airport’s selection of a supplier, Cyrrus were engaged to provide oversight for the delivery phase. This included attendance and review at the requirements validation and design review meeting, witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests for the radios and the switch, and Site Acceptance Test of the integrated system. The first phase of delivery saw the relocation of Main and Contingency radios to the new receiver site; this removed the interference problem that had been encountered for some time.
Cyrrus provided pro-active management of the schedule, actions and issues to ensure delivery of a fit-for-purpose system with on-time and complete regulatory approval. Open actions and observations were recorded, tracked and managed through to closure prior to Technical Handover.
Following successful completion of the delivery, installation and commissioning phases by the supplier, the EVCS, Emergency radios and new Main and Contingency Receiver Site were technically handed over to the ANSP, to complete the safety assurance process.
The new equipment entered operational service at London Luton Airport in June 2016.
Cyrrus has provided London Luton Airport Operations Limited with technical consultancy services since 2011, always providing professional and friendly guidance. Their assistance with the replacement Emergency Voice Communications project was therefore guaranteed, and once again, they provided invaluable assistance to ensure a fit for purpose, cost effective solution was delivered against valid and specific requirements. Their use of best practice engineering process and in-depth experience of Communications, Navigation and Surveillance systems were invaluable in resolving any issues encountered and allowing delivery of a fully approved operational system.


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Doctors of Chiropractic are Highly Educated
Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.) are licensed in all 50 states. DCs have been licensed and recognized for many decades in all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Today’s doctors of chiropractic must have at least six years of highly specialized college training. Dr. Zilahy graduated from Rutgers University with High Honors. Chiropractors must pass rigid state board examinations, and in Connecticut maintain 12 hours of continuing education seminars for annual license renewal. Dr. Zilahy exceeds these requirements because he wants to be ahead of the curve in bringing the most current scientific care to his patients. Through these measures, modern chiropractic has achieved recognition as a comprehensive, scientifically sound force among the health professions.
Chiropractic education comparable to Medical and Osteopathic education. Required courses of study for a chiropractic doctorate include anatomy, physiology, pathology, chemistry, bacteriology, diagnosis, neurology, X-ray, psychiatry, obstetrics, as well as specialized chiropractic courses. Because of this intense education, today’s chiropractor is qualified and capable of relieving a wider range of ailments, pain and suffering than ever before. Included here is a comparison of basic educational requirements for medical school graduates and doctors of chiropractic.
Chiropractic education assigns more hours of study to diagnostic X-ray than does medical education. Following a period of study in the safe use and effects of X-ray, the candidate for chiropractic licensure is given a separate examination in the use and effects of X-ray.
This information may be valuable to others who are misinformed about the nature of chiropractic education today. If you know someone who could benefit from a better understanding of modern chiropractic, why not share it with them?

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Months before the release of Cormac McCarthy's forthcoming novel, an auditorium-filling crowd – including reporter Ulrike Duhm from Sueddeutsche Zeitung, the largest-circulation daily newspaper in Germany – was treated to a reading of some of its passages, along with generous helpings of art and science.
Here is Duhm's "Genius and Madness" from Sueddeutsche Zeitung, reprinted in English with permission from the author:
That asking about his books does not go down well with Cormac McCarthy is widely known. The author of novels such as No Country for Old Men (2005) and The Road (2006) has only given a handful of interviews in the last fifty years. The Pulitzer Prize winner strictly disapproves of self-promotion at book fairs and readings. “Everything I have to say, I've said in my books."
His friends are aware of this too. No wonder, then, that David Krakauer, president of the Santa Fe Institute, felt a little queasy about picking up the phone to invite McCarthy to a podium discussion. Together with artist James Drake, he wanted to discuss the mutual influence of art and science. The subjects they had in mind were mathematics and physics, beauty, madness, and death. "You know, that sounds exactly like my new book," McCarthy replied. "There is just death and madness." The scientist paused. “Well yes. But mathematics and science?" Brief silence at the other end of the line. "You know what," the author said, "I’ll send you a manuscript of volume 2 of my new book The Passenger by the post tomorrow."
The next day a Fedex parcel arrived, containing several hundred pages of manuscript, typed on an old Olivetti typewriter and bearing hand-written corrections. Title of the book: The Passenger. Cormac McCarthy has been working on The Passenger since the eighties. Not unusual for the author, who often has several projects in the works in parallel. 2016 will be the year of his eleventh novel – fifty years after his literary debut.
After McCarthy went through an "Appalachian phase" and a "Southwestern phase," the new book is going to be "full-blown Cormac 3.0, a mathematical-analytical novel," said Krakauer. Subatomic particles, Feynman diagrams, strings – the book is peppered with scientific themes. There are also striking topical similarities between The Passenger and the art of James Drake, who has been friends with McCarthy for thirty years. Drake's drawings are strewn with numbers, formulae, equations, and anatomical studies.
Authors such as Don DeLillo and Thomas Pynchon have also written books centering on math and physics. The difference, however, is that Cormac McCarthy almost lives with scientists. The Santa Fe Institute in New Mexico is only a few miles away from his home in Tesuque.
The privately funded interdisciplinary research facility was founded in 1984 by physicist Murray Gell-Mann and researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Since the nineties McCarthy has been a fixture at the Santa Fe Institute. He discusses the theory of relativity and Higgs bosons with scientists over tea. "I'm here because I like science, and this is a fun place to spend time," he says. Cormac McCarthy is described as an acutely curious and supremely competent amateur scientist, whose knowledge of math and physics, and in particular the histories of those fields, exceeds that of many professional physicists and mathematicians.
Cormac McCarthy has written several books at the Santa Fe Institute, and has been a trustee there for years. An evidence of his deep bond with the institute is also found in its interior, which he was instrumental in designing – he replaced the worn-down steps in one of the staircases with massive planks from his ranch. The ceiling lamps in the small conference room were selected by the author as well.
And then the moment comes: packed audience in the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe to see the multimedia event "Drawing, Reading and Counting (Beauty and Madness in Art and Science)." Moderator of the evening is David Krakauer. On the left side of the stage, Krakauer recites dialogues from The Passenger with Caitlin Lorraine McShea. On the right side, Krakauer debates with the artist James Drake. A large screen shows pieces from the artist’s project "Anatomy of Drawing and Space (Brain Trash)," an installation made up of 1,242 drawings and sketches. John Francis McCarthy, the author’s 17 year-old son, establishes musical ties with his compositions "Ancient Memories" and "Event Horizon."
The surprise of the evening: Cormac McCarthy appears in person. Suddenly, unannounced, he appears in the foyer. Blue shirt, faded jeans, cowboy boots. He looks younger than in the photographs. The great dark recluse of contemporary American literature smiles. Greets friends and acquaintances. He does not seek the limelight but takes his place in the audience. Loud-speakers play back texts he has recorded earlier. The writer of blood-drenched, grim novels has a soft, deep voice.
The first excerpt read from The Passenger sets the scene: The long book is largely about a young woman. Twenty-year-old Alicia is a brilliant mathematician and violinist. And a schizophrenic. She intermittently spends time in a psychiatric institution. Alicia tells her attendant psychiatrist that she grew up in Los Alamos and that her father was a physician there. The protagonist committed suicide about seven years before the book’s plot begins, and it’s about how her brother deals with it.
The Passenger is McCarthy’s first novel in which the main character is female, which has taken him half a century and three marriages to get around to. "I will never be competent enough to write about a woman," says McCarthy. "But at some point you have to try."
"Mathematics is the world," [the character] Alicia says in the book. "A million years before the first word was ever said," Man had mastered counting. "Intelligence is numbers. It’s not words." She speaks of the "beauty in mathematics" and ponders "the transcendent nature of mathematical truths."
The Passenger references renowned mathematicians and physicians such as Werner Heisenberg, Robert Oppenheimer, Wolfgang Ernst Pauli, Albert Einstein, Richard Feynman, James Clerk Maxwell, Pierre-Simon Laplace, Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss, Leonhard Euler, and John von Neumann.
McCarthy gathered his extensive knowledge of physics also from moonlighting as a copy editor. He has reworked countless scientific texts: for instance the manuscript of Murray Gell-Mann’s The Quark and the Jaguar. The paperback edition of Feynman’s biography Quantum Man, by Lawrence M. Krauss, also passed through his hands.
The thin line between genius and madness is central to the The Passenger's plot. As a metaphor for the link between high intelligence and mental instability, the book contains numerous references to Kurt Gödel. Towards the end of his life, the Austro-American mathematician, logician, and philosopher was committed to a psychiatric institution – as was the protagonist in McCarthy’s book.
"A novel," Cormac McCarthy said a few years ago, "can encompass all the various disciplines and interests of humanity." Accordingly, the book’s protagonist is not only a mathematical genius but also a virtuoso violinist. She tells of how she plays the Chaconne by Johann Sebastian Bach on a four hundred year old violin. This "haunting piece," as Alicia describes it, is built upon complex numeric symbols. Bach composed the piece a short time after his wife’s death. The sum of the tone numbers in the two first bars is 95. That is also the numeric value of the name "Maria Barbara Bach."
Another theme McCarthy includes is the Manhattan Project: the novel’s female lead states that her father took part in the Trinity Test – the first explosion of an atomic bomb – in New Mexico. Alicia tells that her father had said he "could see the bones in his fingers with his eyes closed" and that he had described the desert birds falling earthward in slow arcs "...like burning party crackers."
One of the links between science and art is their aesthetic dimension, McCarthy believes. "There’s a beauty to science." Some scientific theories are "properly elegant," though beautiful theories are not necessarily true and true theories not necessarily aesthetically pleasing.
Great science and great writing share the same tenor: "Both involve curiosity, taking risks, thinking in an adventurous manner," McCarthy once told the British Guardian, ”and being willing to say something 9/10ths of people will say is wrong."
Read the article (in German) in Sueddeutsche Zeitung (September 15, 2015)


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Trim asparagus and place on a cooking sheet, spray with cooking spray ( I like the olive oil one ) sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in oven and cook for about 12 minutes, or until tender.
Melt butter in small pan, remove from heat, add soy and balsamic. Stir and pour over asparagus. Serve.
Easy peasy and yummy .
I do it similar, only I brush on sesame oil vs soy sauce and vinegar. The sesame oil has such a nice flavor and it blends really nicely with the asparagus. I put on shredded parmesan (the real stuff, not the powdered kind for pizza) over the top when taking out of the oven and it melts nicely over them. Delish! I love asparagus. Actually grew it for the first time this year, but won't be able to actually harvest til next year.
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We BBQ our asparagus. Trim off the bottom 1/4", put in a large zip lock, pour in Zesty Italian dressing, place in fridge over night, remove from bag and place on grill,, turning every so often, remove when they start to get soft, drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over and serve!!!
Asparagus is on my "even" list, along with brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots, and spinach. I love all veggies, and when I say that, somebody always says "Even (fill in the blank)". I'm going to try the balsamic/soy sauce recipe.
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WE just take the asparagus, put olice oil on it and then salt/pepper. Then we either put them in a pan in the oven under the broiler or we put them on the grill. We prefer the grill. No need to put anything else on them. They are perfect just like that...

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I found this file a while ago and started to see another variation of someone elses file so i decided to share this one! (Most likely the same file)
Cut it out with the laser cutter, but make sure that you use 1/8th inch materials because that is wht the slots are sized for on this file, you can alter them for thicker material if needed. After you cut it out, if your having a hard time putting the pieces together then you can refer to the picture.


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History is closely related to time travel. The past is full of events, cultures and eras that have had a profound effect on shaping the world as we know it today. In this blog, we will take a fascinating journey through time and explore some key historical periods that have left an indelible mark on our society, culture, politics and science.
Ancient Egypt: The Mysterious Civilization of the Pharaohs
Ancient Egypt is one of the oldest and most famous civilizations in history. With its rich culture, constructions such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, and ritualistic beliefs, Ancient Egypt left a lasting mark on architecture, art, mathematics, and religion.
Antiquity: The flourishing of ancient civilizations
The period of antiquity was marked by a series of flourishing civilizations such as ancient Greece and Rome. The Greeks developed democracy, philosophy, science and the Olympic Games, while the Roman Empire left an important legacy in the form of a legal system, architecture and infrastructure.
Middle Ages: A period of chivalry, crusades and cultural flourishing
The Middle Ages are known for their historical events such as the Crusades, knights and the construction of magnificent medieval castles. At the same time, it was a period in which new artistic forms such as Gothic architecture developed and important literary works such as Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.
Renaissance: A return to knowledge and art
The Renaissance was a period of revival of art, culture and science in Europe. Important artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo created some of the most recognizable masterpieces of art, while scientists such as Galileo Galilei revolutionized the understanding of the universe.
Industrial Revolution: The transformation of the world through machines and industry
The Industrial Revolution marked the transition from manual production to industrial production using machinery and technology. This period brought revolutionary changes in society, economy and way of life. The introduction of steam engines, the development of the railway network, the invention of electricity and advances in the textile and steel industries allowed for greater production, increased mobility and faster technological progress.
The period of world wars, technological and social turning points
century was marked by world wars, technological and scientific breakthroughs and social changes. From the Wright brothers’ first flight and the invention of the radio wave to the booming film industry, women’s emancipation and civil rights movements, this era left a powerful impact on our modern society.
The Information Age: The Digital Revolution and the Boom in Technology
In the modern era, we live in the information age, which is characterized by the digital revolution and the rapid progress of technology. The introduction of personal computers, the Internet, smartphones and artificial intelligence has changed the way we work, communicate and access information.
Globalization: Connecting the world and culture across borders
Globalization is a process that has enabled the world to connect and encouraged the flow of information, goods, services and people across national borders. This development brought about a strong interdependence of countries, a culture of exchange, and the development of the international market and communication.
Rapid technological progress and modern challenges
Entering the 21st century has brought even greater technological advances, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, advanced mobile technology, and the development of renewable energy sources. At the same time, we also face global challenges such as climate change, social inequality and digital security.
Time travel allows us to better understand how historical periods have shaped the world we live in today. Each era brought its own innovations, changes and challenges that influenced our society, culture, politics and science. Researching these historical periods helps us recognize our heritage and understand our own place in the world. It also allows us to learn from the past and strive for a better future.
Each historical period has its own unique characteristics and significant events that shaped the course of human history. Exploring these eras inspires us to appreciate cultural diversity, to strive for peace, understanding and tolerance, and to be aware of the impact we can have on the future.
Time travel encourages us to think about our own role in history and encourages us to understand how the past shapes us and how we ourselves can shape the future. At the same time, it helps us appreciate the diversity of the world around us and the richness of cultures that have contributed to our common humanity.
While discovering fascinating historical periods, open the door to the world of the past, which is rich in historical events, extraordinary achievements and experiences of our ancestors. Through this journey, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you, and contribute to the preservation of heritage and the strengthening of our shared story.
It is important to be aware of how the past has shaped our present and how we can shape the future. Time travel teaches us, inspires us, and encourages us to think about our role in a world that is constantly evolving and changing.

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Mayke Rademakers has appeared as soloist in numerous recitals, chamber music concerts, broadcasts and solo concerts in the Netherlands, Austria (Wiener Musikverein), Italy, Germany, Norway, England (London) and the USA (Aspen Festival). Critics have praised her for her sensitive and musical playing. She has been compared to Jacqueline Dupré more than once.
In recent times, Mayke and her duo-pianist Matthijs Verschoor were awarded the silver medal by the Societé Academique Arts –Sciences-Lettres in Paris for their dedication to French music.
Conductor Kenneth Montgomery, with whom she performed the famous Cello Concerto by Edward Elgar, said about her: "The concerts we gave together were of the highest quality. Her mastery, her extraordinary musicianship and control of the instrument are very impressive."
Mayke plays a prize-winning instrument made by Saskia Schouten, one of the foremost violin makers of our time.

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The sophisticated Anita pumps from Nina Armando are a classic design exuding modern flair with their pointed toes, crocodile-finish trimming and double ankle straps.
- Smooth leather upper; crocodile-finished leather trimming
- Midnight black shade; patented jet black trimming
- Closed pointed toe
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- Double ankle strap; pewter-toned buckle closures
- Stiletto heel height: 11cm

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We’ve already told you how to select your photos, rotate, crop, and add text to your prints, but now we’re taking it up a notch. Create beautifully unique custom prints by changing your print borders in our app – keep reading to find out how!
How to…change border colours
Yep, that’s right – we’ve made it super simple to change the look of your photo borders using our app! You can change the borders of any of our Pic n Mix products…from Retro Prints to Postcards!
As always, start by uploading your photos. All your prints will show with our default white borders in the Creator Page – a blank slate for you to customise to your heart’s content!
To change the border colour of a print, tap the photo you wish to edit and click on the border colour selector – it looks like a box with a raindrop in.
Once this is selected, you will see all the border options for your prints. You will see all our preset colour options to the right of the colour picker, and can scroll along to see all. Select a preset colour to add this to your border!
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"Outside is not Inside. I can be sweet and nice. I can be hard and cold. I love everything and everybody. They Know If They Know Me. Just a few short sentences were enough to discover the messages in life. At the end all the messages showed just one thing. One day, out of the blue, the fingers typed "The Art of Life is More Than to Fit into the Puzzle People Designed". The fingers went their own way and the essays showed what was for many years locked inside a creative brain. "
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Calorease with FBCx: To help Reduce Fat from Food
Calorease contains dietary fiber, which is called FBCx. Typical dietary fibers bind dietary fat at an approximate 1:1 ratio. This small ratio makes common dietary fibers impractical as a weight management aid – a person would have to consume excessive amounts of typical fibers to have any effect. But FBCx is different. It is a patented formulation, the only soluble dietary fiber that can bind with about 9 times its own weight in dietary fat, according to laboratory research.†
The process works like this: Humans cannot absorb fat without digesting it first. In the small intestine, a digestive enzyme called lipase processes fat droplets into smaller fragments called fatty acids. Fatty acids are absorbed through the digestive tract, and then reassembled within the body to form fat. When the FBCx in Calorease combines with fat droplets in foods, they become resistant to digestion so that the fat is less likely to be absorbed. Instead, the FBCx-fat compound passes through the digestive tract and is metabolized and eliminated.

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In case you missed it, the Los Angeles Lakers lost the other night, so that means another team has taken up the mantle as the hottest in the NBA. And it’s the Milwaukee Bucks. After their emphatic 132-88 win over the New York Knicks on Monday, they have now won 12 games in a row.
Such was their level of dominance from the get-go that Giannis Antetokounmpo only had to play 14 minutes to record 29 points and 15 rebounds. They took the opening quarter 33-15 and lead by 27 at the half, flexing their muscles and displaying how awful the visitors were as well. On the other end of the league, we got to find out who the ‘worst’ team was as the Atlanta Hawks took on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors, ravaged by injuries and player personnel changes, ended up losing in Atlanta to fall to 4-18. The Hawks, now 5-16, got 24 points from Trae Young to halt a ten-game losing streak and give the Warriors that dreaded and dubious distinction.


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Sweet or salty: Home soy milk has many flavor options
Soy milk is one of the most popular byproducts of soybeans for a reason. Many reasons, actually. It tastes great, it’s healthy and you can make it at home in your own kitchen.
But do you know how versatile soy milk is? It’s easy to add some flavor here and there, increase the sweetness or add a little more saltiness or savoriness.
Now, if you are a fan of Laura® Soybeans and even a somewhat frequent reader of our blog here, then you know by now how much we love to make soy milk with our beans. In fact, they have a reputation among our customers as being the best for making DIY soy milk that tastes great and is good for you, too.
In this blog post, though, let’s focus more on that versatility and flavor variety of homemade soy milk. Keep reading to learn why you should experiment with sweetness, saltiness and flavoring options when making your own soy milk.
Why you should drink soy milk
No matter the flavor of your choice, soy milk has undeniable health benefits.
Soy milk is great for promoting heart health, good blood pressure levels and lowering cholesterol.
It is also a better option for anyone looking to drop a few pounds or better maintain their weight because it has a bountiful amount of fiber, which means it will help you feel full longer. Along those same lines, soy milk’s protein levels are great for anyone looking to promote muscle growth.
Soy milk can be salty or sweet
Before we dive further into adding flavors such as chocolate, vanilla and more to your DIY soy milk, you should decide what your base taste preference is. This is where every individual may be a little different.
You see, some prefer their soy milk salty and savory, while others enjoy a sweet taste. Both options are wonderful and have their place, but it’s up to you to decide which is your favorite – or if you are feeling up to switching things around a little from time to time.
In fact, you can even have the best of both worlds. Take many parts of China, for instance, where they have enjoyed soy milk and its many benefits (plus delicious taste) far longer than we have here in the United States. There, you often have the option of salty or sweet soy milk, especially for breakfast.
Again, though, it’s up to you to determine which is your favorite. When you are making homemade soy milk, it’s going to come with a more salty or savory flavor. To sweeten, simply add sugar to taste. One general rule of thumb is to add 3 tbsp. of sugar for every 64 oz. of soy milk.
How to add other flavors to soy milk
Before we jump in and share more about adding your favorite flavor to soy milk, we had better cover how to make soy milk at home. Check out this recipe for a good walkthrough.
Adding your own flavor preferences to soy milk is pretty straightforward – and easy to experiment with. Luckily for you, we have put together a how-to guide for making chocolate, vanilla, strawberry or orange flavor to your soy milk. Basically, to get just the right flavor, you’ll only need a few extra ingredients.
Explore more flavoring methods
When you are flavoring soy milk, you can really let your imagination do a lot of the work. Sure, there’s the simple addition of cocoa powder for a chocolate soy milk, but there’s so much more, including the delicious strawberry and orange smoothie recipes we have in our flavored soy milk recipes.
There are even more flavors worth exploring and experimenting with, though. Take, for instance, an easy way to make your soy milk even fruitier without needing to stock up on actual fruit. According to WikiHow, you can add just about any kind of fruit jam to soy milk and simply puree until it’s mixed well.
Another idea from WikiHow that’s definitely worth sharing is blending spices. The website suggests cinnamon, pumpkin spice and lavender as ones worth trying out. You can also add honey to sweeten the mixture. Just like with fruit jam, simply puree the mixture.
Don’t be afraid to combine flavors, too. For example, you could add banana and peanut butter, lavender and honey or vanilla and cinnamon, vanilla and orange – the options are limitless.
Why homemade soy milk is better
You could be wondering why you might go through the work of making your own DIY soy milk in your kitchen when you could go out and find flavored varieties in stores. Hold on! The best soy milk is the soy milk you make in your home.
Homemade soy milk is simply the superior option. Not only will you save money when buying soybeans online and making the milk yourself, but you will also be drinking a better, more authentic soy milk. You can also make your milk healthier when adding your own flavors because you control what is going in your body. You won’t have to worry about overly sweet soy milk that contains far too much sugar.
Plus, real soy milk, like the kind enjoyed in Asian countries, is thick, can often have a tofu flavoring (if unflavored) and is usually very smooth as you sip on it. The soy milk you might find on the shelves of a local grocery store is not the same. It will not have the mouthfeel, texture or taste of good, DIY soy milk that you have made yourself.
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And, as far as soy milk goes, our soybeans are widely regarded for making truly delicious soy milk that is simply far better than any you can find on store shelves. Place an order today and begin making soy milk in any variety of flavors.


Franklinton man arrested for possession of illegal drugs
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On Wednesday, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force detectives were in pursuit of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed headed north on Louisiana Highway 25. WPSO officials said that detectives were finally able to stop the vehicle at the intersection of Highway 25 and Louisiana Highway 438 and encountered the driver, identified as Karl L. Bickham III, 47, a resident of McKay Lane in Franklinton.
Bickham reportedly had illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia on his person, including a mixture of heroin and Neurontin, Suboxone, and a syringe. He was arrested and transported to the Washington Parish Jail where he was booked on charges of three counts of possession of illegal drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and careless operation of his vehicle.
Bickham has three previous arrests in Washington Parish. In 2006, he was arrested as a fugitive from another jurisdiction. He was arrested in 2018 for possession of stolen property and obstruction of justice. In 2019, he was arrested for contempt of court.
“I understand he was driving on Highway 25 at a very high rate of speed,” Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal said. “That in itself is a clear danger to other motorists. Drug abuse is a dead-end street for anyone and creates only misery for both the abuser and his or her family. Once again, I congratulate our officers for getting more illegal drugs out of our community.”


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"If I had learned anything during the war, it was that our walk in the sun is brief, and so I resolved to wander from monastery to monastery, a sojourner in the world of last things." So poet and journalist Christopher Merrill tells us near the beginning of this gripping account of the transforming pilgrimages he made to Mount Athos, in Greece, in the aftermath of the Balkan wars of the 1990s. "It was time for me to come to terms with the way my life had turned out: the love I had squandered, the misgivings I had about my vocation and my faith, the dread I felt at every turn."
In despair and longing to end his spiritual desolation, Merrill became one of a handful of visitors permitted entry to Mount Athos--a mysterious land that for more than a thousand years has been the secret heart of the Eastern Orthodox Church. There, amid the beautiful terrain, the ancient rhythms, and the spiritual rigor of this holy place, he found a haven.
As Merrill's story unfolds, we, too, hike the rough trails of Athos, exploring a place and a way of life scarcely altered since medieval times. We share encounters with monks and spiritual seekers; visit Athos's twenty monasteries, where exquisite art treasures are sequestered; make our way to lonely hermitages that clutch the cliffs above the sea. Like Merrill, we come to consider existence in a new and different light.
Part journal of personal discovery, part meditation upon the history and traditions of the contemplative life, Things of the Hidden God takes us where the temporal and the eternal intersect, where community and solitude coexist, and where centuries-old practices offer insight for how to live today.


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Come away, O human child!
To the waters and the wild
With a faery, hand in hand,
For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand.
The Stolen Child~WB Yeats
A truly masterful poem. Yeats wrote about the pain in this world and about fairies that would beguile a child away from the miseries of this life. Romantic, yes, yet a life without some suffering isn’t a life, in human terms at least and his gentle poem speaks volumes about hurt and longing. Mike Scott of the Waterboys paid tribute to Yeats quite hauntingly in his tender song the Stolen Child. Great songs have a way of helping us transcend our place in time and escape for a moment into another world, but we cannot survive on songs alone, although myth and song and tales can inspire us and help us cope with injury.
We too mustn’t solely shield the ones we love from harm, rather we must instruct them on how to face the many trials in their life bravely. Teach them to be brave, honorable, kind and wise as a means to handle battles. Our children? What of them? We must teach them well. The world is full of weeping, more than they can understand. Teach them how to endure, teach them how to fight back rather than choosing to escape by hiding the pain away in addictions, and hidden and closed compartments of their heart and mind. The warriors path sometimes requires us to fathom why we have bittersweet injuries, and to use that knowledge to appreciate better what it is we are fighting for. I’ve not much more to share tonight. Have peace in your heart, enjoy a gentle sounding song, love with all your might and be open to receiving love in order to fill yourself up when it comes time to battle.

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A chicken and potato casserole is perfect for a lazy day.
10 to 15 baby potatoes
4 slices smoked bacon
10 crimini or white mushrooms, sliced
2 shallots or 1 small onion, diced
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
2 cups shredded chicken
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon each: dried basil, smoked paprika,
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon each: paprika, dried basil, salt
Chopped chives for garnish
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place baby potatoes in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes until fork tender. Remove from water and cool while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Render the bacon until crispy, then remove onto paper towels to cool and absorb excess oil. Once cooled, dice bacon. Into the same hot pan, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
Into the same pan, add the shallots, garlic and red bell pepper. Sauté over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
Combine together: shredded chicken, cheese, cream, diced bacon, mushrooms, shallots-pepper mixture and the first set of spices. Season with salt and pepper. Fold everything together until nicely coated. Spread mixture into the bottom of an oven-safe dish. Do not compact the mixture; you want to layer it loosely.
Prepare the crushed potatoes: toss the potatoes in olive oil, season with salt, paprika and basil. Using a potato crusher or a large fork, press the potatoes to flatten them. Place them on top of the prepared chicken filling. Sprinkle more cheddar cheese over the top.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling at edges. Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot with a simple side salad or sliced avocado.


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Ghana Water Company Limited has issued a release to create the awareness of the general public that provision of free water to its citizens will come to an end on 31st of December.
GWLC had to do so by the directive of the president H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo – Addo after had Ghana recorded cases of Covid-19.
The government of Ghana made available this interventional plan after the release of Ghanaians from the lockdown.
Mr. Stanley Martey – Chief Manager, PR & Communication GWCL in an interview on Angle TV confirmed that the provision of free water end on December 31.
Again, Stanley said that GWCL can only proceed with its provision of free water by being given the go ahead from the giver. He further added that GWCL is just a suppler and is ready to take directives from the President and his government.
Should we be directed to continue providing free water to Ghanaians, why not? we are ready to do so, he said.
The post No Free Water For Ghanaians After December 31 – GCWL appeared first on News Lenz.


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Newsom Names Members to Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being Advisory Council
Governor Gavin Newsom this week named 16 members to the Governor’s Advisory on Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being. The Council is tasked with exploring strategies to promote health and wellness among Californians of all ages and is led by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Ronnie Lott.
The Council includes representatives from health and wellness organizations, youth sports programs, education, the entertainment and fitness industry, and other experts on physical and mental health.
According to the Governor’s Office, the Council’s activities may include providing guidance on the development of physical activity and wellness goals for Californians of all ages, increasing awareness among all age groups about the benefits of physical activity, sports, nutrition, and mental wellness, encouraging intergenerational physical fitness activities, promoting equitable access to outdoor and physical activities for underserved communities, and facilitating collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies and other sectors.
The full announcement is available here.


"I Don't Mind A Parasite. I Object To A Cut-Rate One."
Over the past few years, I have often complained (some would say “whined”) on this here blog site about President Obama’s failure to LEAD. However, in recent days I have seen evidence reported in the news that he might actually be starting to demonstrate the leadership necessary to effectively run this country.
A key element for any politician’s ability to govern is COMPROMISE. Mr. Obama has shown a general unwillingness to do so during his first term as President, but now the worm may actually be turning. The first hint was reported in a Reuters News article the other day originally titled “President seeks compromise with Congress on deficit” by Mark Felsenthal. The highlights of this article read:
“U.S. President Barack Obama will offer cuts to Social Security and other benefits programs in a budget proposal next week aimed at winning over enough congressional Republicans to pass a broad deal to reduce the deficit.”
“While Obama's previous budgets have largely been ignored in Congress, the White House wants to use this year's proposal…..to move beyond the fiscal fights that have consumed Washington since 2010.”
“House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, who let taxes rise for the wealthiest Americans earlier this year, has ruled out any further revenue increases and was lukewarm about Obama's latest proposal.”
“...(A) senior administration official on Friday said the president will offer to apply a less generous measure of inflation to calculate cost-of-living increases that would affect Social Security and other government programs when he reveals his budget.”
“That change would result in lower payments to some beneficiaries of the Social Security pension program and is staunchly opposed by many Democrats as well as labor and retiree groups”
"This isn't about political horse trading," the official said. "It's about reducing the deficit in a balanced way that economists say is best for the economy and job creation."
"What I think he would like to have is a grand bargain which puts these fiscal issues behind us for a good number of years," said Rudolph Penner, a former Congressional Budget Office director. "If he doesn't get the grand bargain, his second term is not going to be a very happy one."
“Analysts familiar with the administration's thinking, and who spoke on condition of anonymity, say the White House is considering a plan to raise revenues by limiting tax deductions to 28 percent for wealthier taxpayers.”
“He may have to focus his charm on Democrats to get them to accept using the different inflation gauge, the "chained Consumer Price Index." Supporters of the switch say the standard CPI index overstates price rises, but opponents say moving to the chained CPI would unfairly deprive older Americans of benefits they have been promised.”
“Obama's proposal would cut the deficit by $1.8 trillion over 10 years….and is expected to undo at least some of the $85 billion in across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration that went into effect last month.”
“Obama's budget for the fiscal year that starts on Oct. 1 will also contain a proposal to expand access to early childhood education, the official said. That program would be paid for by raising tobacco taxes, the official added.”
“In addition, the president wants to increase revenues by placing a $3 million upper limit on tax-preferred retirement accounts and by barring people from collecting disability benefits and unemployment insurance at the same time, the official said.”
For the entire article, see: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/04/05/fiscal-obama-idUSL2N0CS08F20130405
For me, the REAL highlights of this article involve phrases like “focus his charm on Democrats,” “offer cuts to Social Security and other benefits programs,” "raising tobacco taxes," and “barring people from collecting disability benefits and unemployment insurance at the same time.” But the details also indicate his willingness to address topics like how COLA is calculated and actual budget deficit and federal debt reduction. Without a “balanced” dialogue – which up until now the President has refused to engage in – nothing can ever get done.
Mr. Obama has seen what happens when you use a “my way or the highway” approach. Using this tactic, he did get his “ObamaCare”, and he did get his “stimulus”. But at what price? The opposition is hell-bent on undoing “The Affordable Care Act” any way they can (and they are seeing some success). The President has also been pillioried – oftentimes across party lines - for his other plans and actions which seem targeted at fringe elements of his constituency. But I think that he just might have discovered – after four long years – that when the opposition is actually INVESTED in outcomes, there is far less gridlock, government actually works, and ALL the people can benefit.
So to the President I say this:
Bravo! Keep it up. Work WITH your opposition and the entire country will benefit.
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Unlocking Success: Mastering the Interview for Accounting Billing Clerk Candidates
Introduction to mastering the interview for accounting billing clerk candidates
When it comes to hiring for accounting roles, the interview process plays a crucial role in identifying top talent. As a hiring manager or people partner, it is essential to understand the significance of mastering the interview to ensure you find the right accounting billing clerk candidates for your organization. In this article, we will explore the key aspects of the interview process and provide valuable insights and strategies to help you unlock success in your recruitment efforts.
Importance of the interview process in Accounting recruitment
The interview process is a critical step in accounting recruitment as it allows you to assess candidates’ skills, knowledge, and fit for the role. For accounting billing clerk positions, it is crucial to find candidates who are detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong analytical skills.
During the interview, you can delve deeper into their experience with financial systems, their ability to handle billing processes, and their understanding of accounting principles. By asking the right questions and evaluating their responses, you can ensure that you are selecting candidates who have the necessary qualifications and attributes for success in the role.
Essential questions to ask accounting billing clerk candidates
To gain a comprehensive understanding of a candidate’s suitability for an accounting billing clerk position, it is important to ask specific questions that assess their skills and experience. Here are some essential questions to consider:
- Can you describe your experience with financial systems and accounting software?
- This question helps evaluate their proficiency in using relevant tools and their ability to adapt to different systems.
- How do you ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your work?
- This question assesses their attention to detail, a critical skill for an accounting billing clerk.
- Can you share an example of a challenging billing issue you faced and how you resolved it?
- This question allows candidates to showcase their problem-solving skills and their ability to handle complex billing situations.
Understanding the Role of an Accounting Billing Clerk
Before conducting interviews, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the role of an accounting billing clerk. Accounting billing clerks are responsible for managing invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. They play a crucial role in ensuring that billing processes are efficient, accurate, and compliant with company policies and regulations. By understanding the specific responsibilities and requirements of the role, you can better evaluate candidates’ suitability during the interview process.
Recruiting Strategies for Finding Top Talent in Accounting
Finding top talent in accounting requires effective recruiting strategies. Here are some strategies to help you attract and identify the best candidates:
- Utilize accounting recruiters: Partnering with specialized accounting recruiters can significantly enhance your recruitment efforts. These professionals have extensive networks and expertise in identifying top accounting talent.
- Collaborate with executive recruiters: Executive recruiters can help you find candidates for senior-level accounting positions. Their industry knowledge and experience can be invaluable in identifying candidates with the right skill set and experience.
- Leverage staffing agencies: Staffing agencies, such as Professional Alternatives, can provide access to a wide pool of accounting professionals. These agencies have a deep understanding of the accounting industry and can match your specific requirements with the most suitable candidates.
The Role of the HR Department and Hiring Team in the Interview Process
The HR department and the hiring team play a crucial role in the interview process for accounting billing clerk candidates. They are responsible for ensuring a smooth and efficient interview process, from initial screening to final selection. The HR department can assist in creating effective job descriptions, posting job ads, and managing candidate applications. The hiring team, consisting of managers and supervisors, is responsible for conducting interviews and evaluating candidates. Collaborating effectively with the HR department and the hiring team is essential to ensure successful candidate selection.
Creating Effective Job Descriptions for Accounting Roles
Crafting compelling and accurate job descriptions is essential to attract qualified candidates for accounting roles. A well-written job description should clearly outline the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the accounting billing clerk position. Use precise language to describe the specific skills, experience, and educational background required. Additionally, highlight any unique aspects of your organization or the role that can make it more appealing to potential candidates.
Assessing Skills and Evaluating Candidates During the Interview
During the interview, it is important to assess candidates’ skills and evaluate their suitability for the accounting billing clerk position. Consider incorporating the following techniques:
- Behavioral-based questions: Ask candidates to provide specific examples of situations in which they demonstrated key skills required for the role. This approach allows you to evaluate their past performance and problem-solving abilities.
- Technical assessments: Consider conducting practical tests or assessments to evaluate candidates’ proficiency in using financial systems, and accounting software, and their ability to perform relevant tasks.
- Cultural fit assessment: Assessing a candidate’s alignment with your organization’s values and culture is crucial for long-term success. Ask questions that provide insight into their work style, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with others.
Techniques for Conducting Successful Interviews for Accounting Billing Clerk Candidates
Conducting successful interviews requires effective techniques that allow you to gather relevant information and make informed decisions. Here are some techniques to consider:
- Active listening: Actively listen to candidates’ responses and ask follow-up questions to gain deeper insights into their experiences and skills.
- Structured interview format: Use a structured interview format with a set of predetermined questions to ensure consistency and fairness in evaluating candidates.
- Engage in open-ended conversations: Encourage candidates to share their thoughts and experiences by asking open-ended questions. This approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of their abilities and fit for the role.
The Importance of Candidate Evaluation in the Hiring Process
Candidate evaluation is a crucial step in the hiring process, enabling you to compare candidates’ qualifications and determine the best fit for the accounting billing clerk position. Consider the following factors when evaluating candidates:
- Skills and experience: Assess candidates’ skills and experience in relation to the requirements of the position. Look for candidates who have a strong background in accounting, experience with financial systems, and a track record of success in similar roles.
- Cultural fit: Evaluate how well candidates align with your organization’s values and culture. Look for individuals who demonstrate teamwork, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
- Potential for growth: Consider candidates’ potential for growth and development within your organization. Look for individuals who show a willingness to learn, take on new challenges, and contribute to the success of the team.
Onboarding Strategies for Accounting Professionals
Once you have selected the right candidate for the accounting billing clerk position, it is crucial to have effective onboarding strategies in place. Onboarding sets the foundation for a successful working relationship and helps new hires acclimate to their roles and the organization. Consider the following strategies:
- Provide comprehensive training: Develop a structured training program that covers the specific responsibilities and tasks of the accounting billing clerk position. Offer ongoing support and mentorship to ensure a smooth transition.
- Assign a buddy or mentor: Pair new hires with experienced employees who can provide guidance and support during the onboarding process. This can help new employees feel more comfortable and quickly integrate into the team.
- Regular check-ins: Schedule regular check-ins with new employees to assess their progress, address any concerns, and provide feedback. This demonstrates your commitment to their success and helps them feel supported.
Conclusion: Unlocking Success Through Mastering the Interview for Accounting Billing Clerk Candidates
Mastering the interview process for accounting billing clerk candidates is crucial for unlocking success in your recruitment efforts. By asking essential questions, understanding the role, and utilizing effective recruitment strategies, you can attract and select top talent for your organization.
Collaborating with accounting recruiters, executive recruiters, and the HR department can enhance your hiring process. By evaluating candidates’ skills, conducting successful interviews, and implementing comprehensive onboarding strategies, you can build a strong accounting team that contributes to your organization’s success. Contact Professional Alternatives at (713) 572-2100 to find top-notch staff and elevate your accounting department.
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Born in Rome Italy, to a strong Nigerian Catholic family Ben Fasina-Thomas better known as Fasina is a former child star, actor, photographer and producer.
“I’ve always loved music. At a pretty young age (I was 5 at the time) my late Uncle Dr Feelx would take me to his gigs in Italy and it was then I fell in love with house music and the game. My other uncle, Medsoul was a huge inspiration and heavily influenced my style of music for he introduced me to hip hop and R&B. Hence the fusion in my sounds. You kind of get a bit of the mentioned genres in my songs depending on how I feel.”