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ATLANTA (June 26, 2014) –The latest issue of Hub Magazine, was released today with Candice L. Alger, CEO and Executive Producer at Atlanta-based Giant Studios on the cover.
Hub Magazine is the print component of Hub, which is the multimedia brand of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), one of the nation’s largest state trade organizations dedicated to technology and innovation.
The magazine and its cover were unveiled at a special ceremony held at the Herman Miller Showroom in Atlanta’s Midtown West area. Alger penned the feature article for the issue which focuses on Georgia's Digital Media and Entertainment industry. The state is the 3rd most profitable in the nation when it comes to the entertainment industry, behind California and New York, respectively.
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- Barbara Martin, The Event Bee Productions
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Originally Posted by CaptNKILL
That isn't necessarily true. From what I've read, the board regulates power spikes that can't be detected by any software. When you turn off this protection, either with LLC or a pencil mod, you're basically allowing voltage spikes to occur without any protection. This just sounds like a bad idea to me.
I won't be buying another board any time soon. I just got this CPU to hold me over for another year or so until the new platforms have matured a bit.
As for my memory, I have it set this way because its stable at this speed. Latency and memory bandwidth have so little impact on performance that I generally just shoot for a good CPU overclock that is stable and leave it.
Also, this setup seems to be incredibly picky about FSB speeds and memory dividers. I'm having a hell of a time getting this thing stable at anything over 3.6Ghz. Last night I tried using 450Mhz FSB (the same as it was before with my E6750) and it won't post. I tried dropping the CPU multiplier to 8x so that it was running at 3.6Ghz (which is stable at 424x8.5) and it still wouldn't post.
So, if I set everything exactly as it was with my E6750, it won't post with any CPU multiplier or any vcore. Is there some other setting I should be adjusting? Maybe the CPU has hit some sort of FSB wall? Is there any way to get around that?
Nah LLC wont kill anything if used within reason. My 6600 has always used it and has been oced for well over two years now with no issues. Even on my 9650 I've been using it since February when I got and it hasn't damaged it one bit. I wont say the same for pencil mods; you are better off putting a small adjustable resistor on there instead as you will have far better control over it (I did it on my A64 Epox board back in the day).
As for oc'ing do you have any CPU PLL or CPU/FSB Termination voltage settings? They are the make or break of oc settings imho. As for fsb walls, I hit mine at around 460 and the setting that made everything all better was the Static Tread. Once I bumped it up one notch I hit a whole new level of stability(board was defaulting to 8 and I bumped it to 9). I only wish I had faster ram, my PC8000 is holding me back big time.

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Organic/Inorganic Nano-hybrids with High Dielectric Constant for Organic Thin Film Transistor Applications
© The Author(s). 2016
Received: 2 August 2016
Accepted: 1 November 2016
Published: 7 November 2016
The organic material soluble polyimide (PI) and organic–inorganic hybrid PI–barium titanate (BaTiO3) nanoparticle dielectric materials (IBX, where X is the concentration of BaTiO3 nanoparticles in a PI matrix) were successfully synthesized through a sol–gel process. The effects of various BaTiO3 contents on the hybrid film performance and performance optimization were investigated. Furthermore, pentacene-based organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) with PI-BaTiO3/polymethylmethacrylate or cyclic olefin copolymer (COC)-modified gate dielectrics were fabricated and examined. The hybrid materials showed effective dispersion of BaTiO3 nanoparticles in the PI matrix and favorable thermal properties. X-ray diffraction patterns revealed that the BaTiO3 nanoparticles had a perovskite structure. The hybrid films exhibited high formability and planarity. The IBX hybrid dielectric films exhibited tunable insulating properties such as the dielectric constant value and capacitance in ranges of 4.0–8.6 and 9.2–17.5 nF cm−2, respectively. Adding the modified layer caused the decrease of dielectric constant values and capacitances. The modified dielectric layer without cross-linking displayed a hydrophobic surface. The electrical characteristics of the pentacene-based OTFTs were enhanced after the surface modification. The optimal condition for the dielectric layer was 10 wt% hybrid film with the COC-modified layer; moreover, the device exhibited a threshold voltage of 0.12 V, field-effect mobility of 4.32 × 10−1 cm2 V−1 s−1, and on/off current of 8.4 × 107.
Organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) have attracted considerable attention in recent years for their unique features, including low fabrication costs [1–5], flexibility [6, 7], and ease of processing in solution . Relevant research has sought to improve OTFT performance in organic and polymeric semiconductors by modifying their chemical structures [9–12]. Other approaches, such as controlling the deposition of crystalline organic films [13–15] and controlling the nature of the interfaces, have also been developed [16, 17].
In OTFTs, improving the semiconductor/dielectric interface has involved modifying the gate dielectrics with polymeric materials, organic–inorganic hybrids, and an organic–inorganic bilayer [18, 19]. Organic–inorganic hybrid material is a new type of material that demonstrates the desirable physical properties of both organic and inorganic components within a single composite. Moreover, inorganic material, such as a metal oxide, has a high-dielectric-constant material [20, 21]. These hybrid materials can enhance gate capacitance for accumulating more charge carriers in the channel. Additionally, the dielectric properties of mixtures of polymers and inorganic nanofillers [22, 23] including nanoparticles [24, 25], nanoclusters, and nanotubes [26, 27] can be tuned by varying the type and concentration of nanofiller materials.
In the literature, many polymeric dielectric materials have been applied as the dielectric materials in OTFTs, such as poly(styrene), poly(methyl methacrylate), poly(ethylene), poly(urethane), poly(vinyl alcohol), and poly(vinyl pyridine). However, among these polymeric dielectrics, polyimide (PI) is the best one and has been widely used as an insulating material for application in the field of electronic components due to its lower leakage current density, good thermal stability, mechanical toughness, and chemical resistance. In addition, the soluble polyimide can be applied to a low-temperature process and thus can prevent the need of high-temperature reaction for the dehydration and cyclization. On the other hand, barium titanate (BaTiO3) nanoparticles have a large dielectric constant and behave similarly to ferroelectric dielectric materials. Polyimide–BaTiO3 hybrid thin films providing high-quality dielectric nanocomposite materials were produced using simple solution techniques. Using the hybrid materials of high-dielectric-constant BaTiO3 nanoparticles in the PI matrix as gate dielectric materials can improve the performance of OTFT devices. In particular, to improve the electric characteristics and operational stability of OTFTs, the gate dielectric layers were modified with hydroxyl-free polymer insulators such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and cyclic olefin copolymer (COC).
4,4′-(Hexafluoroisopropylidene)dianiline (Lenexa, USA, 99 %), 4,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride (Alfa Aesar, 98 %), and 4-aminobenzoic acid (ACROS, 99.5 %) were used to synthesize PI. Then, the prepared PI and barium titanate (Seechem Company PTYLTD, 99 %) was used as inorganic nanoparticles to prepare the hybrid dielectric films (PI-BaTiO3, IBX), and COC (Polyscience Inc.) and PMMA (Alfa Aesar, 98 %) were used as the polymer dielectric part. There are two kinds of solvents, tetrahydrofuran (ACROS, 99.9 %) and N,N-dimethylacetamide (ACROS, 99.8 %). Pentacene, an organic semiconductor material, was purchased from TCI Co. Ltd.
Synthesis of PI–BaTiO3 Hybrid Films
A solution–imidization technique was utilized to synthesize organo-soluble polyimide (6FDA–6FpDA–COOH) with carboxylic acid end groups . The molecular weight and end group functionality were controlled by the reactant stoichiometry. Firstly, 2.01 g (0.006 mol) of 4,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)dianiline (6FpDA) was added into a 100-ml three-necked round-bottom flask, and 29.1 ml of NMP was used to dissolve the reactants. 5.331 g (0.012 mol) of 4,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride (6FDA) was then slowly added into the above solution with vigorous stirring under nitrogen purging. The mixture was allowed to react for 8 h at room temperature. Secondly, 1.6457 g (0.012 mol) of 4-aminobenzoic acid (4ABA) and 7.2 ml of 1,3-dichlorobenzene were added to the above solution. The 20 wt% of poly(amic acid) (PAA) solution was thus formed after constantly stirring the reactants for 16 h at room temperature. The PAA solution was then thermally imidized in a 1800 °C silicon oil bath for another 8 h and cooled to room temperature. The homogeneous 6FDA–6FpDA–4ABA–COOH solution was precipitated with 500 ml of methanol and re-dissolved in 30 ml of THF twice. A white-gray precipitate was recovered and dried in a vacuum oven at 1500 °C for 24 h to obtain 2.136 g of 6FDA–6FpDA–4ABA–COOH (yield, 23.8 %). The average acid value of 6FDA–6FpDA–4ABA–COOH was found to be 14 mg KOH/0.5 g polyimide using titration. The average molecular weight estimated by the acid value was around 4000. The weight average molecular weight estimated by GPC was 4276 with a polydispersity index of 1.31. It is noted that the yield of 6FDA–6FpDA–4ABA–COOH could be improved to nearly 50 % if monomers 6FDA, 6FpDA, and 4ABA were purified at 244–247, 195–198, and 187–189 °C, respectively, by sublimation/condensation procedure before the polyimide synthesis. The 6FDA–6FpDA–4ABA–COOH film was prepared using the following procedure: 0.5 g of 6FDA–6FpDA–4ABA–COOH was dissolved in 5 ml of DMAc while being stirred. The solution was filtered with a 0.45-m PTFE filter prior to use and spin-coated on to a silicon wafer at 1000 rpm for 20 s. The film was then baked at 60 °C on a hot plate for 10 min and at 150 °C for another 30 min to evaporate the solvent. The characteristic peaks of the FTIR spectrum for IB0 were observed as follows: 3434 cm−1 (COOH), 1788 cm−1 (CO), 1726 cm−1 (CO), 1610 cm−1 (C6H5), 1517 cm−1 (C6H5), 1438 cm−1 (C6H5), and 1370 cm−1 (CN) . Next, the IBX hybrid solutions were prepared. The PI was mixed with different weight ratios of BaTiO3 (0, 2, 5, 8, 10, and 12 wt%, i.e., IB0–IB12) in DMAc solvent and stirred uniformly to form the IBX hybrid solution. To prepare the IBX hybrid thin films, the precursor solution was spin-coated onto a silicon substrate. Finally, the hybrid dielectric thin films were baked at 60 °C for 30 min, 100 °C for 30 min, and 150 °C for 60 min [28–30].
Preparation of Modified Layer
Bilayer dielectrics consist of IBX hybrid films and a polymer layer. The dilute PMMA or COC was a mixture of monochlorobenzene and 1 % PMMA or COC. The volume ratio of monochlorobenzene and 1 % PMMA or COC was three to one. The bilayer dielectrics were baked at a temperature of 110 °C to remove moisture after being spin-coated onto the IBX thin films.
Characterization of Prepared Hybrid Composites
The structure of the prepared IBX hybrid thin films was determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (Perkin–Elmer Spectrum One), Raman spectroscopy (HORIBA iHR550), and an X-ray diffractometer (PANalytical X’Pert PRO MPD) by using CuKα radiation. The thermal properties of the IBX hybrid materials were measured using a TA Instruments Thermogravimetric Analyzer (Mettler Toledo TGA/SDTA851) and a differential scanning calorimeter (Perkin–Elmer Pyris 1) with heating rates of 20 and 10 °C min−1. The transmittances of the hybrid films coated onto quartz substrates were analyzed using ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (Jasco V650). The surface morphologies of the thin films were examined using ultrahigh-resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM, JEOL JSM-6500) and a student module of atomic force microscopy (AFM, Veeco DI3100).
OTFT Fabrication and Characterization
Results and Discussion
The IBX hybrid materials were fabricated as the gate dielectrics of the OTFT devices. PI is a highly thermal and environmentally stable material; therefore, it is well suited for use as the dielectric matrix. PI was synthesized in a two-step polymerization process that included PAA synthesis and chemical imidization. Hybrid thin films were spin-coated using a precursor solution, followed by thermal curing, as described in the experimental section. The dispersion and aggregation behaviors of the nanoparticles exert a crucial effect on the properties of IBX dielectric materials.
Structure Analysis of IBX Hybrid Dielectric Films
Optical Analysis of IBX Hybrid Dielectric Films
Surface Analysis of IBX Hybrid Dielectric Films
Summary of roughness of hybrid thin films
No modified layer
Ra roughness (nm)
Ra roughness (nm)
Ra roughness (nm)
Summary of contact angle and surface energies data of hybrid thin films
No modified layer
Water contact angle
DIM contact angle
Surfaces energy (mJ m−2)
Water contact angle
DIM contact angle
Surfaces energy (mJ m−2)
Water contact angle
DIM contact angle
Surfaces energy (mJ m−2)
OTFT Characteristics with IBX Hybrids as Dielectrics
Summary of electrical parameters for MIM device and pentacene OTFTs with different hybrid dielectrics
Capacitance (nF cm−2)
Dielectric constant (−)
μ (cm2 V−1 s−1)
V t (V)
I on/I off (−)
1.03 × 10−1
3.0 × 105
1.86 × 10−1
7.5 × 105
2.38 × 10−1
1.2 × 106
2.53 × 10−1
5.2 × 106
2.76 × 10−1
8.2 × 106
2.57 × 10−1
6.1 × 106
1.88 × 10−1
7.1 × 105
2.72 × 10−1
1.3 × 106
2.97 × 10−1
2.7 × 106
3.64 × 10−1
9.4 × 106
4.17 × 10−1
2.2 × 107
3.81 × 10−1
1.5 × 107
2.01 × 10−1
8.3 × 105
2.80 × 10−1
3.1 × 106
3.12 × 10−1
5.1 × 106
3.81 × 10−1
1.8 × 107
4.32 × 10−1
8.4 × 107
3.96 × 10−1
2.0 × 107
Pentacene-based OTFTs with a series of high-dielectric-constant IBX hybrid thin films, with different inorganic concentrations and polymer-modified layers used as a dielectric material, were successfully fabricated. The PI–inorganic materials provide a covalent-bonded surface, and the inorganic particles display a high degree of dispersion of BaTiO3 nanoparticles in the PI matrix. The dielectric constant of the composites is tunable by changing the concentration of BaTiO3 content incorporated with the PI matrix. The device performance and film properties reveal a favorable relationship with the weight percent of BaTiO3. Furthermore, the surface morphology and crystallinity of pentacene were significantly improved after the modification of hybrid gate dielectric layers with hydroxyl-free PMMA and COC polymer insulators. These PI hybrid materials demonstrate the development of transparent and environmentally safe gate dielectric materials for applications in transistors and related electronic devices.
The financial support provided by the National Science Council of Taiwan (Project No: MOST 104-2221-E-131-025-MY3) is greatly appreciated.
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
YYY and WYL contributed ideas, conceived and designed the experiments, and wrote the manuscript. AHJ performed the experiments and material analyses. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
YYY holds a professor position at Ming Chi University of Technology. AHJ is a master student at Ming Chi University of Technology. WYL holds an associate professor position at National Taipei University of Technology.
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OPPO, The Selfie Expert, is soon going to launch an R&D Centre in Hyderabad, India. The R&D Centre will be brand’s first in India and reiterates its commitment to the Indian market.
With the Make For India initiative being a priority for OPPO, the R&D Centre in Hyderabad will be focused towards gaining deeper insights about Indian consumers and market thereby building India centric innovations and customized product offerings.
In line with its objectives, OPPO has on boarded an R&D Head – Tasleem Arif. As the Vice President and Head R&D, OPPO India, Tasleem will be leading the team to build world-class R&D teams for OPPO which will focus on software localization for Indian consumers as well as device quality.
With almost 15 years of experience in Mobile Software, Design and Development, Tasleem was associated with Samsung as Head – Samsung Make for India Innovations (R&D), India Hardware-Software Product Planning prior to joining OPPO.
Commenting on this development, Charles Wong, OPPO India President, said, “We are focused towards offering unique experiences to our consumers in India through our innovations and technological capabilities. The opening of our first R&D Centre in Hyderabad is a step in that direction and strengthens our commitment to the Indian consumers. We are excited to have Tasleem on board and believe that with his expertise we will be able to build a strong R&D team and make this centre second largest after China.”
The Hyderabad R&D Centre is OPPO’s 7th facility globally with the other 6 in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Japan (Yokohama) and US (Silicon Valley). With this expansion, OPPO aims to offer consumers the best of technology and innovation. The R&D teams are focused towards understanding consumer trends and demands to come up with insights that will help serve a particular market better.

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Rockers in joyful mood
Baldivis band The Joy Evelation will return to their roots on Friday night as they bring their Rocking Around Oz tour back home to Rockingham.
Frontwoman Mia Joy said the band kicked off the nationwide tour in Queensland earlier this month with a headlining slot at Mitchell Creek Rock n' Blues Fest.
She said the band rocked out with about 4000 fans during the gig and welcomed stage invaders with open arms.
"It was so amazing - we were really, really well received," Joy said.
"People were jumping up on stage and dancing.
"We receive people with open arms if they want to get up and dance - as long as they don't trash any of our equipment."
The Queensland festival was the latest in a long line of high- profile gigs for the four-piece, most recently playing alongside legendary performers The Superjesus and Baby Animals in Perth in May.
The band have also supported Ian Moss, Daryl Braithwaite, ZZ Top and Rose Tattoo.
Joy said the four-piece would visit all four corners of Australia as part of their current tour, taking time off in between to write new material for their upcoming second album.
She said audiences at Bar Indigo on Friday could expect all the favourites from their current EP Stain.
"We will be playing the four pockets of Australia - we're looking forward to coming back to Rockingham and to playing Settlers Tavern in Margaret River in November," Joy said.
Support acts The Guitar Pit, Midnight Boulevard and Iridescent will join The Joy Evelation on stage for Friday night's sundowner.
Fans can to download a free track from the band's website www.thejoyevelation.com .
The gig starts at 8pm.
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Dietary omega-3 fatty acids can affect synaptic plasticity and cognition The omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid DHA, which humans mostly attain from dietary fish, can affect synaptic function and cognitive abilities by providing plasma membrane fluidity at synaptic regions. They’ll keep you full and are rich in B vitamins, which are important for brain health. The MIND diet can slow cognitive decline and improve brain health. Fish liver, fatty fish, mushrooms, fortified products, milk, soy milk, cereal grains. The parasympathetic innervation of the gut by the vagus nerve provides sensory information to the brain, enabling gut activity to influence emotions. The diet limits total fat, saturated fat, sweets, and sodium. Dietary restriction benefits learning and motor performance of aged mice. Since quality EVOO has a distinct flavor, you may want to use avocado oil, which has a more neutral flavor, as your backup. From boosting your fertility to increasing your resiliency, nutritious foods power not only your body but also your mind. It consists of high amounts of fruits, vegetables, potatoes, whole grains, fish, poultry, legumes, and nuts, low-to-moderate alcohol, and monounsaturated fat e.

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So that Community came together on Sunday to have a fundraiser to help pay for legal fees as the residents prepare to do battle with the Man. Some may feel that it's just too bad, someone bought the property, live with it. But enough of that. If no one ever stands up to anything, the bad guys win. Penmar residents and their neighbors are standing up, speaking out, and it's a wonderful thing to behold.
Friends and neighbors gathered in the golden hour, and enjoyed a fried chicken spread donated by Hatchet Hall. Several different friends have lived in these bungalows, passing one on to the next friend when they moved, so there were plenty of stories being swapped about the good times had there over the years.
It was touching to see many residents of the surrounding neighborhood show up in support even though it's not their exact battle ... as one woman spoke and pointed out, "It's here now, but it will happen there." People are the fabric of our community, and if all our housing is unaffordable (and ugly with no sense of place or history) and owned by companies that don't even live here, it erodes the character of the neighborhood. And no one wants that.
Entertainment was provided by current resident Lacey Kay Cowden, who regaled us with her beautiful tunes as the stars began twinkling overhead. It was beautiful, enhanced by the knowledge that we were all together in solidarity for a meaningful purpose.
Former residents Matt Ellis and Vavine Tahapehi shared their songs in the backyard that they transformed into a lovely gathering spot for our family of friends, and it all felt timeless - just as it should.
Might as well be resident Paul Chesne brought it home with his custom brand of rock and roll, frequent visitor Paddy Wilkins (DJ Bright Moments) kept the party going with his spinning, and it was greatly enjoyed by all assembled, from oldsters I'd never met before, to our brand new friends that are looking forward to growing up in the uniquely wonderful Venice that we were there to protect.
This stupid project has already been approved by the City Of L.A. (seeing $$$ signs, no doubt), but the concerned neighbors are appealing it. There is a hearing TOMORROW JANUARY 18 with the West L.A. Area Planning Commission. All who care about the future of Venice are encouraged to attend and wear red in solidarity. The information is all on this flyer or you can contact the group at Palms.Penmar@Gmail.com:
This is a time of mass protest in America. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that the PEOPLE band together to accomplish that things that make life in American - and Venice - worth living. This hearing is a wonderful warm-up for the week (year, four years ...) of demonstrating that is about to go down. Please consider joining everyone in making your voice heard.
Save Penmar! Save Venice! Save The United States! Save The World! It all starts somewhere ...

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Global Impact Awards support organizations using technology and innovative approaches to tackle some of the world’s toughest human challenges. We look for nimble, entrepreneurial organizations that have a specific project that tests a big idea and a brilliant team with a healthy disregard for the impossible. From real-time sensors that monitor clean water to DNA barcoding that stops wildlife trafficking, our first round of awards provides $23 million to seven organizations changing the world.
clean water through real-time data
Project:charity: water will use its $5 million Impact Award grant to pilot the installation of real-time water monitoring technologies at 4,000 water points across Africa by 2015.
Impact: Water is a critical and life-saving resource, but one in nine people across the globe — a total of 800 million — lack access to clean water sources. Water projects and hand pumps are built in remote areas to help get clean water to those in need, but at any given time approximately 1/3 of hand pumps built by groups such as local governments, multilateral agencies and NGOs, are not functioning.
Harnessing the power of technology and real-time data, charity: water will install remote sensors to monitor and record actual water flow rate, allowing more effective maintenance and provision of clean water to over a million people. Insights from the aggregated data will inform better planning for new water projects and published data will not only provide performance accountability for individual projects but will prove the value of transparency across the development sector.


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Remember when tech did one thing well?
Well, forget about it. It’s abundantly clear that, for better or worse, tech gear is going to be loaded with as many features as possible, whether or not they serve a useful purpose. Sometimes they do, and sometimes they don’t, but there’s no shortage of multi-purpose devices.
The most obvious upcoming example of this would have to be Apple’s iPad, but here in Australia we’ll have to wait a while to properly assess how well or poorly it handles the multi-function job of ebook reader, music player, web browser and portable Street Fighter IV machine. Apple announced mid-April that the originally touted “late April” release date was going to slip to late May, because it had sold so well in the US. We’re even meant to be happy about this. The official statement from Apple reads:
“We know that many international customers waiting to buy an iPad will be disappointed by this news, but we hope they will be pleased to learn the reason – the iPad is a runaway success in the US thus far.”
Yeah, whatever. Some companies are just plain weird.
The iPad isn’t the only converged device on the block, however. The most obvious tech area where converged devices play is in home modems and routers. The combination of router and modem’s something that most vendors have offered for some time, and there’s an emerging trend to add even more functionality to the router, including USB ports for sharing printers or files, VoIP compatibility and even inbuilt displays to give to an instant health check of your network and Internet connection.
Telstra’s also just taken the wraps off its latest converged device, the T-Hub. Looking rather like an iPad on steroids, it combines a DECT wireless phone and base station with a Tablet-style device that can be used for making calls, keeping up with social media contacts, texting and photo display.
It’s a neat idea, and it’s certainly capable of a lot more than a standard phone handset is, but at the same time, it encapsulates the dangers of converged devices. Yes, it’ll do a lot. But it’s limited only to Telstra customers who also have BigPond accounts. It’s limited to the applications that Telstra’s got pre-loaded onto it, and naturally Telstra applications predominate. Quite how well it’ll handle complex Web pages, such as those with forms or Flash is entirely unclear.
Finally — and this is the real catch of a converged tech device — it’s a putting all your eggs in one basket style device. If it goes awry, as tech is wont to do, then there goes your phone line. Your photo frame. Your easy Net tablet.
That’s not to say it’s a bad buy per se. It’s worth balancing the convenience of a converged device — fewer boxes to manage, a single interface to deal with — against the issues that it may introduce if things go wrong, or if you work out that there’s a feature that it doesn’t do as well as a dedicated device may have.


A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation that would provide more money to buy out homeowners in flood-prone areas.
The measure would authorize the state to issue $100 million in bonds for “Blue Acres” projects. If voters approve the bonding, most of the money would fund buying up the houses, their demolition and then preservation of the cleared land for recreation.
Assemblywoman Connie Wagner says residents in flood zones are tired of rebuilding.
“We now know that homes never should have been built in certain areas,” she said. “The bottom line is they’re there. Do we continue the same pattern or do we try a new approach?”
Wagner, D-Bergen, says $15 million would be allocated for some homes to be elevated.
“Some property owners don’t want to leave their communities, and they know that if they elevate the homes that they will be OK,” she said. “We also know that municipalities are in fear of losing all of their assessments. They need to have their tax base.”
Environmental groups support the legislation, but they would prefer that it be combined into a bond act that would also provide money for other land-preservation programs.


MINSK, 19 September (BelTA) - Belarus will launch production of passenger cars under the Hongqi brand, Belarusian First Deputy Industry Minister Aleksandr Ogorodnikov told BelTA.
“In the near future, the Unison enterprise together with Chinese partners will start production of passenger cars under the Hongqi brand. The first 36 car kits have already been delivered to the plant. The target task for this year is to approach 1,000 units within the remaining three months. The next year looks very promising,” Aleksandr Ogorodnikov said.
He also mentioned BKM Holding's project with Russia's Renera. “BKM Holding has been selected as a potential site to develop the charging theme,” the first deputy minister said.


This application requires the following to control an NXT:
A computer with network connection, and Bluetooth or USB to run the server to forward commands
When controlling an EV3 it can also connect via WiFi to a Lego supported WiFi dongle
Direct Bluetooth connection to the NXT will unfortunately never happen. I will work towards adding support for EV3 Bluetooth connections
iNXT Remote is a controller for your Lego NXT and EV3 Robots. It can control motors, poll and log sensor values, upload, download and delete files from the NXT, EV3, and run them.
It has both manual motor control, as well as a vehicle control system that uses touch, or motion control to control differential drive robots.
It enables you to log in remotely via the internet to control your robot, or read data from its sensors.
iNXT Remote 3.0 supports controlling the original NXT, NXT 2.0, and EV3.
Lego is a registered trademark of the Lego Group, which iNXT and its creator are in no way affiliated, sponsored, or endorsed by.


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While these models have diminished in mature e-commerce and online advertising markets they are still prevalent in some more nascent industries. China is one example where Affiliate Marketing does not overtly resemble the same model in the West. With many affiliates being paid a flat "Cost Per Day" with some networks offering Cost Per Click or CPM.
Some merchants run their own (in-house) affiliate programs using dedicated software, while others use third-party intermediaries to track traffic or sales that are referred from affiliates. There are two different types of affiliate management methods used by merchants: standalone software or hosted services, typically called affiliate networks. Payouts to affiliates or publishers can be made by the networks on behalf of the merchant, by the network, consolidated across all merchants where the publisher has a relationship with and earned commissions or directly by the merchant itself.
Rent out a parking spot. If you live in a busy or congested area and have parking to spare, you might be able to rent out your parking space for some quick cash when you’re not using it. Simply advertise your open parking space online including details on the location, whether it’s covered or uncovered, and your desired hourly, weekly, or monthly fee. If you want, you can even use a site like Just Park or download the Spot App to reach more potential customers.
If you wish you had a little more money in your pocket, you’re not alone. Fortunately, you have a variety of options when it comes to making money. Doing odd jobs is a quick and easy way to earn money. Similarly, reselling items or selling items you make can earn you extra cash. As another option, earn money online by writing a blog, freelancing, or doing online surveys.
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Please Note: This event has expired.
6th Annual Rio Linda-Elverta Country Faire
The annual Rio Linda-Elverta Country Faire is a great event for everyone! Families, kids, and singles alike can enjoy parades, pirates, raffle prizes, music, entertainment, food trucks, and more than 130 vendor tables and booths along with a Beer Garden at Rio Pub.
*Cost of purchases.
Contact: (916) 991-5751
6730 Front Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673

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O praise the Lord, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God; yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. O let your songs be of him and praise him, and let your talking be of all his wondrous works. Remember the marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders and the judgements of his mouth. --- Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits; Which forgiveth all thy sins and healeth all thy infirmities. And gathereth thee out of the land, from the East and from the West, from the North and from the South. And saveth thy life from destruction and crowneth thee with mercy and loving kindness. --- O praise the Lord. ye angels of his, ye that excel in strength, ye that fulfil his commandments and hearken unto the voice of his words. O speak good of the Lord, all ye works of his, in all places of his dominions. Praise thou the Lord, O my soul. Whilst I live will I praise the Lord.
- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , Psalms 147: 1 and 105: 2, 5; Psalms 103: 2, 3 ; 107: 3 and 103: 4; and Psalms 103: 20, 22 and 146: 1.  [author's text not yet checked against a primary source]
Researcher for this text: John Versmoren
This text was added to the website between May 1995 and September 2003.
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PEARL CHOKER NECKLACE | 30CM
The PEARL choker necklace is an elevated edit on the classic pearl necklace. Our micro pearl bead style choker gives off an effortless on-trend vibe. Wear this choker solo or stacked or shop this choker with your initial, available in two styles GOTHIC + MINI.
- micro pearl beads throughout the choker
- each pearl bead is 0.4cm in size
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19.05.2022, the Office of the Human Rights Defender continued the monitoring of
the protests being held in Yerevan, including through the analysis of the
publications of mass media outlets.
of the monitoring today revealed that, in contrast to the previous days, the
cooperation between the participants in the protests and other rallies and the
Police was essentially exemplary.
protests, incidents did not take place in general, while the ones that took
place were settled on site.
notes that such effective collaboration is welcomed from the point of view of
ensuring a proper conduct by Police servicemen and of guaranteeing the rights
of persons who are not participating in the protests and rallies.
words, this cooperation is in everyone’s lawful interests.
Rights Defender continuous to monitor the ongoing process, and will ensure that
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Located in drought-stricken Riverside County, Calif., Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) provides fresh and recycled water and wastewater services to a 555-square-mile area.
EMWD operates a 350-vehicle fleet.
Forced to establish mandatory water usage restrictions, EMWD needed to reduce operating and labor costs to make up for shrinking revenues from lower customer consumption.
According to Mark Iverson, EMWD Maintenance Director, one of the agency's initial goals was to make more efficient use of its fleet. "When the district extended the criteria for vehicle life from 10 years/200,000 miles to 12 years/250,000 miles, we began a study that covered all aspects of fleet management and efficiency," he noted.
EMWD installed telematics devices on all 1996 or newer vehicles. In addition to the potential savings in operating costs, EMWD chose its telematics solution for the plug-and-play installation capability and 24/7 roadside assistance, which was included in the cost.
Because EMWD's telematics device connects to the engine's OBD-II, the organization can now remotely monitor engine diagnostics, fault codes, and emissions control system status. For example, EMWD staff receive an immediate alert when there is an engine problem, allowing them to proactively repair the vehicle before the problem worsens.
EMWD initially focused on drivers' habits such as speed and idle time, which have a huge impact on fuel usage. This simple measure has improved mpg, while reducing the risk of speed-related accidents.
Since supervisors can now log in and view a GPS-based map of vehicle locations, they can dispatch the vehicle closest to an emergency or other work not scheduled in advance. With more efficient vehicle usage, employees drove about 165,000 fewer miles, and fuel costs declined by about $79,000 (as compared to the previous year's data for the same period).
Improved routing has also resulted in less time behind the wheel, giving EMWD employees more time to focus on work-related tasks. The payoff has been a significant reduction in the backlog of work.
"The final result is a productivity savings valued at nearly $354,000 in the six months alone," Iverson said. "Less time driving means more productive time for employees. We've already recouped our one-time equipment and startup costs in three months. And the money we save in fuel and labor more than pays for our monthly subscription fee."
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Reviewed by Paula García Lasa for Readers' Favorite
Anthea Laurelton looks to ancient Greece for her new novel Spartan Quest: Salvation, a story told from three points of view. First, we have Calliope, a priestess taken hostage from her home. She will fight for her freedom but also against many things she has taken for granted, including a growing attraction toward her captor. Then there is Diokles, a great Spartan warrior who commanded a mission to uncover a threat to Sparta. He will struggle to balance his task and the revenge he seeks, all while keeping the oaths he swore. He is uneasy with a woman who is making him feel things he didn’t expect. Last, a mutual foe is driven by his determination to kill Diokles and claim Calliope for himself. These journeys involve seeking the truth, desperate fights against emotions, and ambition that will go to any lengths. Only the shrine holds the answers and the outcome. Only time will tell whether that will bring victory or failure.
Passion is the basis of every historical Greek tale. This historically inspired book is no exception. Spartan Quest: Salvation by Anthea Laurelton is an authentic tale that will allow the reader to live with the characters. While reading this fast-paced story, you will experience betrayal, love, and grief. You will be on the edge of your seat, reaching the last page before you even notice it. Laurelton has written a beautiful account, carefully embellished with emotions and well-developed characters. Through the three-pronged point of view, you will get a unique perspective, a great way of amplifying your immersion in the narrative. If you love historical accounts, then this is a book you cannot miss.

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89 Articles by Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
The surprising discoveries that keep me healthy.
A step-by-step breakdown.
1. I stopped ignoring my feelings.
Have you believed you were in love but discovered that you were "in need" instead?
What do you usually do regarding relationships when your fear of rejection and abandonment is triggered?
Astrid, divorced and in her late 40s, was having her first Skype session with me. She was obviously very anxious as she told me the story of her...

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Can you name the Administrative districts of the North and Midlands?
- Answers do not have to be guessed in order
- North and Midlands version. Can you name the present day regions and county districts/authorities of Northern and Midlands England?
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Just a question in between... the altitude I can read in the external_dll ist MSL messured, right? Any chance to get the AGL value?
And currently I am a bit fighting to call a c# DLL from the c++ extrernal_dll. Would be nice to get a common example for a managed code interface. I am not familiar with c++. Currently I try to make my c# dll com visible. But I haven't managed yet to call it from the c++ external dll. There are other possibilities to make such thing work, but they are even more "strange" for me.


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Celebrating Special Occasions
Birthdays, showers and other special occasions can pose challenges. Stay on track with these simple steps.
Birthdays, baby showers, anniversaries…so much to celebrate and so much cake! You don’t have to pass on all the offerings. You just have to plan for these occasions so they can be as special for you as everyone else.
Here are five tips to help you manage your diabetes during special occasions:
1. Get off to a good start. Eat a healthy, fibre-rich cereal for breakfast to keep you full longer. If your event is in the evening, have a healthy lunch that’s low in fat with a source of whole grains and lean protein.
2. Eat before you eat. It might sound strange to snack before you eat, but it’s a great way to curb your appetite and prevent over-eating come mealtime. Low-fat yogurt, cheese and crackers or a slice of whole-wheat toast with peanut or almond butter are good options.
3. Watch your portions. Remind yourself of the size of individual portions and try to serve yourself. Eat slowly and savour every bite.
4. Opt for sugar-free options. If there’s a sugar-free beverage or dessert, choose that so you can enjoy more carbohydrates in your meal.
5. Make smart choices. Are there grilled or baked options available? Can you get salad dressing on the side or swap out a high-fat condiment? There are healthy and tasty ways to enjoy food, so choose wisely when you can.
Adjusting for a fun occasion here and there is a part of living with diabetes. Just be sure to plan for them and stick to an overall healthy eating plan on the “non-special” days in between.

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The Midwife's Apprentice, by Karen Cushman
The ACLU in Texas does a report on books banned and challenged in Texas schools every year, using information requested funder the authority of the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Ch.552 (commonly known as the Open Records Act). I've always thought it interesting that a number of these books are Newbery Medalists, an award given for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
The Midwife's Apprentice was challenged in the 2007-08 school year at Coldspring Intermediate School in the Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District for sexual content and mysticism or paganism, apparently because of a "reference to 'a roll in the hay' as well as unspecified pagan ideas (or at least ideas in conflict with Christianity)." At the time the report was published, action (whether or not to ban or restrict the book) was pending.
Review is here.
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In an open letter to the entertainment industry, the wife of a key production person on a broadcast drama series warns of the “emotional toll” from working in the TV industry.
Micaela Bensko, the wife of Don Bensko, production supervisor on ABC’s “Nashville,” wrote the letter after her husband and some of his colleagues were let go as the show retools for its second season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The letter warns of the industry’s emotional toll, given its long hours. She also wrote that Lionsgate TV, the show’s producer, had replaced her husband and others without "a phone call or a thank you for all they had done.”
As Micaela Bensko puts it in her letter: “You know you’ve made it in Hollywood, when a studio replaces your team, and doesn’t even bother to call.”
The letter adds: “The studios will argue they must shoot long hours because of their budget, the deadlines, the people that call them at midnight. The reality is, nothing is important when the humanity in the process is lost.”
The show is undergoing changes after "Nashville" became the only freshman drama on ABC to receive a renewal, reports Deadline.com. Most of the changes being made in preparation for the second season are taking place in the production and post-production areas, including replacing production supervisor Bensko and his team, the story says.
"Changes on ‘Nashville’ were expected following a rocky freshman season, with the show going through growing pains and struggling with its creative direction as well as the ratings," Deadline reports.
Micaela Bensko notes that one of the biggest problems for her family was geography, with the long hours compounded by a bicoastal living situation — a family based in Los Angeles and a show based in Nashville.
She writes in her letter: “I am writing because something needs to change in an industry we have loved as a family. Television is a fascinating medium when studios and production teams are on the same page. But what about when they aren’t, which is now so often the norm? It becomes a cliche. Bringing good stories to life was and is a dream for so many young people who reach for the stars, only to realize the Heavens were moved to another location. And the humanity in the process has been lost.”


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Bel Canto Albums
click on the album covers to see the lyrics inside the album
Dorothy's Victory (Special Edition)
Shimmering, Warm and Bright
Recent Bel Canto News:
Viva il Bel Canto! - Tue, 23 Apr 2013
Viva il Bel Canto is the much-anticipated forthcoming event organised by Barocco Foundation, at the stately and exclusive Villa Bologna in Attard on the 22nd of May 2013 at 8pm.The concert will feature some of the most thrilling arias of the Bel Canto period, usually represented by three formidable composers: Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti and Vincenzo Bellini.
Letter: The Joy of Chamber Singing - Sat, 04 May 2013
On behalf of Bel Canto Chamber Singers, I would like to thank our friends and colleagues at the close of another season.
Discs: Steve Earle & the Dukes, Bel Canto Bully, Hiromi, Laszlo Gardony, Iron & Wine - Thu, 25 Apr 2013
RockSteve Earle & the Dukes (& Duchesses)The Low Highway[New West]Three starsSteve Earle's 15th release offers a tour through everything he's been doing well across the span of the past 25 years "“ raw, rootsy country musi...
Entertainment Highlights: Upper Valley Choral Groups Greet Spring With Concerts - Thu, 25 Apr 2013
The Bel Canto singers will perform Saturday in Lebanon and Sunday in Woodstock. (Courtesy photograph) The Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth hosts a 7 o'clock concert tonight by up-and-coming Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez.
Singers transport listeners to pastoral landscape - Thu, 02 May 2013
NANAIMO - Island Bel Canto singers host their spring concert Sunday (May 5) at 7:30 p.m.
Related Information for Bel Canto:
» 1) Bel Canto (italian translation of “Beautiful Singing”) is a Norwegian music duo fronted by Anneli Drecker. Signed originally to Belgian label Crammed, their style has evolved over time from a gothic ethereal sound to synth-based pop influenced by world music.The Band was founded together with Geir Jenssen. He left after the second album in 1990 and pursued a solo career in ambient music as Biosphere.During the years from 1985 to present (2006) Bel Canto have been taking brea.
» We present 58 different Bel Canto lyrics and remixes all listed in alphabetical order. Besides Bel Canto song lyrics you can also browse Bel Canto images/album covers. You can choose to translate lyrics to Bel Canto to different languages as well. Please feel free to submit corrections you have for Bel Canto songs and comments you have for meaning to Bel Canto lyrics

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First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Harpo Studios
Producer Dana took the idea and ran, finding real military families to share their stories, and booking Tom, journalist Bob Woodward and first lady Michelle Obama to help tell those tales. "Michelle Obama really wants to take a turn and show a different side of military families," Dana says. "It's not about all the doom and gloom. She really wants to paint a different picture and help Americans see that these are men and women who have so much to give back to society."
The show also hits home with a member of Dana's team, senior associate producer Joanna. Her brother, an Army reservist, survived a military Humvee accident. "He ended up breaking his neck in two places and his back. And his dreams died that day," she says. "It's really hard on the family because you have to learn how to go with that new normal. And you want to embrace them as who they are and not remind them of who they once were because you can't go back to that."
Watch the conversation
Oprah says she's careful not to use her friendship with President and first lady Obama inappropriately. "I said before he was elected and certainly after he was elected, 'I don't want to in any way be seen as using my relationship, my friendship with the president for anything ever,'" Oprah says. "That is a rule that cannot be crossed."
As it turns out, first lady Obama asked to be a part of the show. "Our booking team's always in touch with the White House," Sheri says. "They had discussed that if you're ever doing anything with military families, we're on board."
Oprah is excited about the first lady's involvement—and the fact that the show will give viewers solid ideas on how to help. "I could weep over this," Oprah says. "It was very important to me that people would have a takeaway, that you would walk away from the show saying, 'I can do [this.]'"
Watch Oprah's mad-dash cleaning session
Then, Oprah gets word that the first lady has arrived. "I said to her, 'I'm so grateful that you can come and thank you so much,' and she said, 'I think we kind of bogarded our way in here,'" Oprah says. "Which says to me they did actually say, 'We really want to come.'"
Hang out with Oprah and Mrs. Obama
Watch Joanna share her brother's story with Tom and Bob
"I know about Joanna's brother, and I feel in my heart if you have a family member or are a person who is serving our country, that this show would mean a sense of validation to you," Oprah says. "Because I know that often whatever is going on in your life, you feel like you're going through that alone. And so I think a show like this is important for what we do as a country and who we are as a country."
The show is full of stand-up moments. Bob shares concrete ways that everyday people can help our veterans, and the first lady turns to a military wife and calls her a hero. "I thought that her saying to this military wife that you're my hero was one of the greatest moments I experienced. I thought that was so powerful because I just imagined what that moment will mean in that woman's life," Oprah says. "What was so great about it is that I know that is what Michelle Obama really believes. That wasn't just rhetoric."
At the end of the taping, Dana's team celebrates the show's success. "I was so honored today to be able to do a show that honored [my brother] and all the rest of the soldiers in America. And we have Oprah and the first lady asking people to pay attention," Joanna says. "I'm just proud."
Oprah is too. "I am happiest when this show gets to serve as a platform to get people to think differently. Not only about the issue but their relationship to the issue," Oprah says. "That show worked. That was the perfect show because it created the awareness, it made people think differently and also allowed them to take action based on those thoughts. You can't do better than that."
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Last week I was on a 3-day pet sitting stint looking after a dog in Farnworth, an area south of the town. Many years ago Farnworth was a small town in its own right, with its own town centre, railway station, town hall and library, but over the years it has gradually become swallowed up in the ever-increasing urban sprawl and is now just another area of Bolton, although it still has its town centre and railway station. The dog I was looking after lives just around the corner from Farnworth’s Central Park so there was no problem finding somewhere to walk her, and as it’s a park I wouldn’t normally have a reason to go to I decided to take the camera with me last Thursday morning.
Back in 1860 Thomas Barnes, a local MP, announced his intention to provide a portion of his large estate as a park for the people of Farnworth, in memory of his father and to mark his son’s coming of age. He appointed a landscape gardener from Birkenhead, William Henderson, to design and lay out the grounds but Henderson didn’t complete his engagement and another gardener, Robert Galloway, was appointed to finish the park. In 1864 the Local Board, which had been established the previous year, agreed to oversee the care of the park and Galloway was appointed as Park Superintendent; the park was officially opened on October 12th that year by the then Chancellor of the Exchequer William E Gladstone who became Prime Minister for the first time four years later.
In 1888 the Local Board purchased various cottages and land bordering the park and in 1895 the Barnes Memorial was erected – the cottages were eventually demolished and in 1907 the area was incorporated into the park itself. A Cenotaph was erected in 1924 and after WW2 a Garden of Remembrance was created. In more modern times, when Farnworth eventually lost its identity as a town in its own right, the park came into the ownership of Bolton Council and has stayed as a public place to be enjoyed by all.
My walk on Thursday morning started at 9.30am from one of the two entrances down a narrow side street on the south side of the park, and that’s where I saw the first local sign of frost, in a dip in the ground which was still in shade. From there I followed the path diagonally west to the Barnes Memorial at the head of the main path – unfortunately I could only get a shot of one side of it as the sun was in the wrong direction for the other sides but there’s a quotation from Thomas Barnes which reads “In commemoration of my son’s coming of age and in memory of his grandfather I present and dedicate this park to the people of Farnworth for their benefit for ever” and another side reads “Opened by The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone M.P. Oct. 12th 1864”. From the memorial I wandered down the path, through the trees and down to the main park entrance on the east side before taking the dog back home. With no-one around other than another couple of dog walkers the place was really peaceful and it was hard to believe that it’s actually surrounded by three busy main roads.
That afternoon I had to take the dog for another walk and as the day was still glorious and very warm for the time of year I decided to revisit the park to take some more photos. Starting from the same entrance I took a slightly different route to earlier and ended up near the bowling green where there was a corner with some lovely trees, then from there I wandered back towards the main entrance at the other end of the park and finished my walk near the Garden of Remembrance before taking the dog round the corner and back home.
It had been a perfect day and a perfect location to get some autumn photos and after the walk that morning I just had to return later on to get some more shots. A bit of colour in the flower beds near the Cenotaph would have been the icing on the cake but now I know what a nice place the park is I can always return in spring or summer next year when hopefully the beds will be blooming.
**Due to a very busy time in her life my blogging friend Jo isn’t currently hosting any Monday Walks so I have nothing to link to, but as I have a few walks in hand, and will no doubt have some more to come, I’ve decided to continue the Monday theme on my own when I can, with last Monday’s blog post counting as the first walk – I hope you all enjoy reading about the places where I’ve walked.
***Edited to say that Jo has now included a link to this post in her latest (as of mid November) blog page which is more of a ‘Monday catch-up’ rather than a walk, but as always she’s included some great photos so I’m adding a link back to her page here.


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First blog ever. I feel critical assessments are necessary for everything, really. If there were never critical assessments, then how could we possibly expect to evolve intellectually as human beings?
Anyway, on a less philosophical note -- this post exists for one reason only. To review a game. Well, it's more of my take on the game. Not really a review. Or maybe it is. Whatever. Anyway; the game is Fallout 3, developed by Bethesda Studios.
The story is about you, a human living in an apocalypse proof underground vault, somewhere near Washington, DC. To put it simply, things get bad and you're forced to emerge to the hostile wasteland. Right off the bat, you play this game and immediately you're submerged into a level of depth that you don't commonly experience with video gaming. You start off as a kid, and watch things play out in the Vault, immediately it's foreshadowed that things are going to get progressively worse throughout the game, which they sort of do. Anyway, as I said before you emerge eventually and are forced to survive in the wasteland with not much more than a BB gun and a Baseball bat. (Of course, you gain more weapons and armor along the way.) Combat is amusing, the gameplay is great, for an RPG. Though, the shooting system lacks realism. I noticed I'd be clicking fifteen times and only fire around 10 shots. But it's made up for by the V.A.T.S targeting system. This method of combining RPG elements with a first person shooting feel is a surprisingly awesome one. The open world actually makes you feel like you're in the Fallout world. So much to do, however you wish. The way the game plays out is all up to you.
Basically, Fallout 3 is awesome. It has a great story, good graphics, good voice acting, the makers of The Elder Scrolls Oblivion, intense gore, and amusing effects. Go pick it up. What are you waiting for?..
I know what I'm waiting for. Fallout : New Vegas. But that's a blog entry for another time.


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The Kremlin issued a statement saying that President Putin spoke with PM Bennett by phone on Wednesday. The statement said that Bennett “shared his assessment of the situation around Ukraine, taking into account his contacts with leaders of a number of foreign countries, and expressed several ideas in relation to the ongoing negotiations.” Putin also shared his own assessment of the situation with the PM and also offered condolences for the victims of the recent Beersheva terror attack. Zelensky also with PM Bennett by phone.
Regarding the peace talks, Bennett said that some progress was being made and that both sides had modified their original positions. He said, “At the time, Russia’s demands were to dislodge Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and completely demilitarize Ukraine. These two things are no longer part of the demands. On the Ukrainian side, the requirement was to join NATO — which also was one of the reasons the whole invasion has begun in the first place — and that is also currently not on the table. That’s why we can see some kind of progress. But like I said, there is still a long way.”
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel, the West Bank, Morocco and Algeria over March 26-30 to discuss the Ukraine war, Israeli-Palestinian relations and Iran.
The IDF and Israel Police successfully foiled the largest arms smuggling operation across the Lebanon border yesterday. Around 61 weapons and drugs valued around NIS 3,500,000 were seized and three Arab residents of the north were arrested. To read more, click here.
Israel switched to daylight savings time last night.


Illinois is insolvent, unable to pay its bills. According to Moody’s, the state has $15 billion in unpaid bills and $251 billion in unfunded liabilities. Of these, $119 billion are tied to shortfalls in the state’s pension program. On July 6, 2017, for the first time in two years, the state finally passed a budget, after lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto on raising taxes. But they used massive tax hikes to do it – a 32% increase in state income taxes and 33% increase in state corporate taxes – and still Illinois’ new budget generates only $5 billion, not nearly enough to cover its $15 billion deficit.
The Life and Death of Yugoslav Socialism
During the Cold War, the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia represented to many a viable alternative to the Soviet model. Grounded by workplace self-management, the Yugoslav system seemingly gave workers the right to exercise democratic control on the shop floor.
The distinct Yugoslav path to socialism found admirers around the world. In Eastern Europe, the combination of market socialism and self-management offered a model for anti-Stalinist reformers. In the capitalist West, democratic socialists hopefully viewed the experiment as a more “human” socialism. And across much of the Third World, Yugoslavia — a leading member of the Non-Aligned Movement — demonstrated the viability of a “third way” between the capitalist United States and the communist Soviet Union.


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Milo had another great stay with Aleks! She always sends pics and I can tell he was happy and comfortable there. He loves Aleks and I feel at ease when she’s taking care of him. :)
Aleks was amazing. She was very responsive, flexible, and most importantly, my dog had a great weekend with her. She took her to the lake and the park and I was always sure she was in good hands!
Aleks was AMAZING. She was extremely accommodating of our travel schedule, and Franklin clearly had a great time with her cute pups. Aleks was great about communication and sent several photos throughout Franklin's stay. Highly recommend Aleks!
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I am that person that stops in the middle of anything if there is a dog nearby!I grew up in a small town and had 3 German Shepherds along with 2 chihuahuas. Once I moved to the States, I wasn't able to have a dog but would dog sit for all the neighbors and friends as I missed having a four-legged companion. Now that I have my own 2, I love to bring other dogs ...
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-does your dog get along with other dogs?
-house trained? Like does your dog tend to have accidents or tear things apart. It's okay either way, but gives me a heads up so I can make best accommodations.
-what I call a "fugitive": escapes collar/harness, tries to open the doors to get out, runs away?
-anything else that you feel like I need to know

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Gisele Bundchen carries her son, Benjamin Brady, out of their East Village hotel and hops into their waiting SUV in New York City on Tuesday morning (May 4).
Last night at the MET Ball, Gisele wore a stunning fringed Alexander Wang dress and looked killer. Of course she hit the red carpet with handsome husband, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
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Light microscopy is an important tool in research and medicine and enables fast and effective diagnosis of, for example, hematological and infectious diseases. In developing countries, however, the availability of even simple microscopic equipment is not given. Yet the majority of tropical and parasitic diseases can be detected at an early stage with simple light microscopy and thus treated in a targeted and resource-efficient manner. In contrast, smartphones with powerful camera systems are almost ubiquitous.
In the OneScope project, a prototype of a low-cost smartphone microscope was built and evaluated at the IMT. The OneScope can be manufactured almost entirely by injection molding. By using solid-state hinges (film hinges), the planar fabricated structure can be folded into a cuboidal structure. The OneScope is compatible with most smartphone models and camera positions and enables precise focusing via monotlithic lever kinematics. Depending on the smartphone used, structures with a size of 1.4 µm can be identified. The OneScope represents a powerful tool not only for medicine and science, but also for education, and can be manufactured at a price well below 10 euros.
- Schäfer MB, Weiland S, Stewart KW, Pott PP, Compact Microscope Module for High-Throughput Microscopy, DGBMT Jahrestagung, 29.09.-01.10.2020, Leipzig
- Hasselbeck D, Schäfer MB, Pott PP, Analysis of the Diagnostic Capabilities for a Smartphone-Based Low-Cost Microscope, DGBMT Jahrestagung, 29.09.-01.10.2020, Leip
- Schäfer M, Reichert D, Stewart K, Herkommer AM, Reichert C, Pott PP, Smartphone-based low-cost microscope with monolithic focusing mechanism, 52. DGBMT-Jahrestagung 2018, 126.96.36.1998, Aachen


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Coming from an Empoli family of leather artisans, Daniele Basta was born in 1979 into a world of leather. Working in fashion from his early 20's before in 2010 launching his eponymous label on the idea that fashion should be approached as art, each object created by hand, personalised as if it was a work of art. Staying true to its aesthetics and brand ethos, the brand is evolving stylistically slowly and experimenting and craftsmanship stays in focus. Incorporating oxidised sterling stapling silver as signature creates interesting juxtapositions against the leathers and gives a raw luxury feel to the items.


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Emirates Airline has doubled the number of passengers visiting Morocco from the Far East and boosted the Kingdom’s trade by introducing a flight route from China to Casablanca via a A380 aircraft in March 2017, the company announced on Wednesday.
Emirates passenger numbers from China increased by more than 200% in December 2017 compared with the same month in 2016, and passenger volume from Hong Kong increased by more than 100% in the same period. The number of travelers arriving from Japan has also increased by more than 60%, the airline announced in a statement.
Present in Morocco for 16 years already, Emirates Airline “plays an important role by connecting Morocco to markets located in other regions of the world, facilitating the economic and commercial activity of the Moroccan economy, and allowing the Kingdom to realize one of the main goals of its Open Skies policy, ” it has said in a statement.
“We are proud of the fact that, thanks to the A380, we have managed to help strengthen the commercial and touristic relationship that Morocco has always shared with destinations in the Far East and the Middle East,” commented Khalid Al Zarooni Managing Director of Emirates in Morocco.
“Nowadays, the airplane is no longer a luxury transport. It has taken the form of a large industry that can bring enormous benefits to developing economies by unleashing their full potential for trade and tourism, ” he added.
Emirates operates a daily flight to and from Casablanca. Thanks to the new A380s, Emirates passengers benefit from excellent connections to the main markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), East Asia, and Australia. These flight routes serve many cities around the world such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, but also several airports in Saudi Arabia.
The company currently employs more than 670 Moroccans spread across the group’s various departments, the majority of whom are Dubai-based cabin crew.
In addition, the company noted that on board the A380s, with no less than 491 seats, passengers can enjoy quiet and spacious cabins aboard the aircraft.
Passengers have access to integrated Wi-Fi as well as meals prepared by international chefs. They can also have access to entertainment via award-winning Emirates ICE multimedia systems.
With its A380, Emirates has managed to redefine the experience of the premium journey, said the same source, while noting that passengers traveling first class have private suites with access to spa showers while aboard the plane.
Emirates is the airline that uses the largest number of Airbus A380s in the world. Since 2008, Emirates has transported more than 96 million passengers aboard its flagship aircraft. The airline is also the largest customer in the world for the A380. In addition to the multiple A380s that are already in service, another 60 are awaiting delivery.
Committed to respecting the environment, Emirates says it operates one of the youngest and most energy-efficient aircraft fleets in the world. So far, Emirates has introduced A380 services in no less than 48 different destinations around the world. Its current fleet consists of 102 Airbus A380s that have, to date, served 71 airports, covered more than 1.448 million kilometers, and performed more than 106,550 flights.

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NAGPUR: With government's decision to ban parking on 24 roads, motorists across the city want Nagpur Municipal Corporation and Nagpur Improvement Trust to be proactive in solving parking problems. "Both civic agencies would have to act tough against owners of commercial complexes where parking places are being misused," said motorists.
Instances of misuse of parking space in the city's commercial areas have increased which is putting people to a lot of inconvenience. Even protests by citizens over violation of building regulations and poor enforcement of parking rules in Dhantoli and Ramdaspeth have failed to move NMC officials. The civic body has not acted against a single violator for not adhering to sanctioned plans of commercial buildings.
On the other hand, motorists who are forced to park on the road because of such violations are fined by traffic police. Every day traffic cops are penalizing over 400 motorists for parking vehicles on road. In the first quarter of this fiscal, traffic police penalized 36,739 motorists and collected over Rs 36.73 as fine. In the same period last year, they had collected Rs 35.63 from 35,628 motorists.
Sources said there were many examples where the NMC and NIT had turned a blind eye towards misuse of basement parking places by the builders. Care Hospital in the busy Ramdaspeth area is one such place. Here the basement, which as per plan, should be used for parking, is presently in use as reception and OPD unit. Similarly, a multi-storey hotel Eastern Point started operations near the busy Janata Square on Wardha Road recently. It too is violating the building plan and the basement meant for parking is being used as a kitchen and dining space.
People visiting the hotel park vehicles on 30ft-wide Wardha Road, resulting in frequent traffic jams between Rahate Colony T-point and Janata Chowk, a stretch rendered narrow by Sitabuldi flyover approach road.
Even Calcutta Rolls on North Ambazari road allegedly extended and encroached upon the space meant for parking. As a result, visitors park their vehicles on the road that often created chaos for vehicles taking left turn from Shankar Nagar square towards Alankar Talkies.
Sai Sabhagruha in Shankar Nagar on busy North Ambazari road, just behind Wockhardt Hospital and near LAD College, is another example. Here due to lack of parking space, visitors' park their vehicles on the road. This has resulted in nearby residents having a harrowing time as visitors coming to functions at Sai Sabhagruha park in front of their houses. Visitors to nearby areas do the same due to lack of parking space.
Motorists visiting these places are forced to keep their vehicles on road and face traffic police action. "Such indiscriminate parking holds up traffic on many stretches in these localities. Building plan violations by owners and shopkeepers and parking violations by those visiting these complexes inconvenience thousands," said ACP (traffic) M Gawade.
Chairman of NMC's Public Works Department and senior BJP corporator Sandip Joshi blamed the NMC officials for violation and said soon NMC would launch a special drive to vacate basements reserved for parking of vehicles. If both NMC or NIT take stringent action against building owners, then parking problem on major roads like Wardha Road, Central Avenue, WHC, Sadar etc can be minimized, feel motorists.


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It goes without saying that financing is the most important element of purchasing a home. Most people come into the marketplace as buyers when they realize the rent they are paying is equivalent to a mortgage payment in this low-interest rate environment. What is typically missing is the cash for the down payment.
Some purchasers are fortunate to have family members help them. Some save for years or realize a windfall to help them with the 10 or 20 percent required. In the last few years, those without those resources and those who are current homeowners needing to move up, have realized little appreciation in their homes. Federal programs have supported low down payments, which would allow you to buy a home with a loan up to $729,000 with only 3.5 percent down.
This FHA program was ideal for new buyers with high incomes but limited cash. In the New Year, new restrictions on mortgage lending will shrink the number of properties eligible for the small down payment and therefore impact home buying within the beltway.
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Chennai: PMK MP Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday alleged that the reduction in bus fares announced last week is not being implemented in Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses and asked the state government to desist from “cheating” people.
The Tamil Nadu Government had on Sunday announced a marginal reduction in the fares hiked on January 19 under which the revised minimum fare for a normal city bus was reduced to Rs 4 from Rs 5.
“But yesterday (on Monday), all the ordinary city buses continued to collect hiked minimum fare of `5, instead of revised minimum fare of Rs 4. Reports said transport officials say that the non-implementation was due to collection of Rs 1 extra as accident insurance cess,” Anbumani said.
Without notice, the Tamil Nadu Government extended the application of integrated component of accident insurance and collected Rs 1 in addition to the minimum fare of `4 from every commuter in ordinary city buses. All the ordinary city buses plying in Chennai continue to collect the earlier hiked fares instead of the recent marginally revised fares, he alleged.
“It is fraudulent and unacceptable that, for ordinary city buses, despite revised marginal reduction on bus fare, a route covering a distance with 13 stages and 15 stages was charged only at hiked fare of Rs 15 and Rs 17 respectively, and therefore there is no actual reduction on hiked bus fare. Thus the commuters were denied of the relief sought after the revision of bus fares,” he said.
The State Government should “desist from cheating people” and should completely withdraw the fare hike and take steps to strengthen the transport corporations.


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