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adimeisterApr 29, 2013, 2:37 PM @rolli59: Ok sir. Logged BC_ProgrammerMastermind Typing is no substitute for thinking.Thanked: 979 Certifications: List Computer: Specs Experience: Beginner OS: Windows 7 Re: First Build failure « Reply #18 on: March 24, 2014, 11:20:42 PM I shut down and install a few other options such as firewire cable (from front panel) and a rear bracket USB to header. WestCoastMods 29.595 visualizaciones 10:11 Tech Tips 5 | Molex Extractor | Rochester Heating & Air Louisville Kentucky ... - Duración: 14:52.
The molex is bundled with the front panel power switch, reset,etc.. At this point, I just need to know does the front USB ports work without an active card itstalled? After the wires are removed from the Acer connector you are going to have to trace the wires to the front panel components, i.e. All rights reserved.
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Novel8Topic StarterRookie Experience: Familiar OS: Windows 7 Re: First Build failure « Reply #17 on: March 24, 2014, 06:54:08 PM » B C_Programmer....I apologize, you were absolutely right. rolli59Apr 29, 2013, 12:28 PM Well leds are lights so that must be it. I believe it's for the led lights and not the fan. Does anyone have the wiring pinout for the USB header on the back board I have read that this is a standard connection, so, I have now repinned the cable so
If you have a 500W or greater then get a R9 280 ($140-$170) if you can afford the little extra. Last edited by L0WHAWK; 11 Nov, 2014 @ 7:51pm #3 Rove View Profile View Posts 11 Nov, 2014 @ 9:21pm Depends what your PSU can handle.If you have a 300W to I have soldered the connections and thought I was ready. How To Remove Pins From 24 Pin Connector minicrimptools 51.000 visualizaciones 1:52 HOW TO re-pin automotive connector - Duración: 19:09.
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My idea was simple. How To Remove Atx Pins The case connector has only 5 female pins (1key), the mobo has 9 male pins.Bout the first paragraph, I figured it out. Sometimes there will be an extra and it can spell disaster if powered and board is shorted. Fritz Rochester 5.003 visualizaciones 14:52 Modding Guide: Inline SATA Connectors - Duración: 10:55.
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But my mobo has this "socket" (2nd pic). If you do not catch this when you install a new motherboard you can fry your new motherboard by shorting component legs to chasis ground. Psu Pin Removal Tool I wasn't asking for acknowledgment...I was relating my recent endeavor..so in what way did ur reply helped? How To Remove 24 Pin Connector From Motherboard So stop wasting your time and get a passive card.
No, create an account now. I really appreciate Your instructions. HDD LED (Activity LED), POWER LED, POWER ON SWITCH and RESET SWITCH. I have this exact card. How To Remove 8 Pin Connector
CPU,HS & Switches. Pins 2 & 4 (POWER LED) and pins 1 & 3 (HDD LED) are polarity specific. What am I supposed to do with the molex connector? Did I damage it.....?
This is my first build so sorry for the noobness..... Atx Connector Removal Tool Join over 733,556 other people just like you! You can make the connector using a 2x4 molex kk connector, however if you use a 2x4 connector someone later could turn the connector around and plug it in backwards, so
win2kpro, Dec 24, 2010 #4 KaponE Thread Starter Joined: Dec 22, 2010 Messages: 3 Thanks for responding. Cargando... As long as you have the POWER ON switch wires on pins 6 & 8 and the RESET switch wires on pins 5 & 7 both switches will work. 24 Pin Connector Won't Come Out it was the main reason whwn my MB died, that I decided to do my first build, so i can continue to use it.
It undoubtably was a BAD idea. Hi there. What about with the active card removed?Currently, they do not, but I am getting the USB device Not reconized message flashing up over and over.. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password?
Matthew Hickey 73.870 visualizaciones 11:35 How To Make Your Own Custom Sleeved Extension Cables From Scratch! - Duración: 26:46. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. OK for those who want to know, these header connectors are 10 pin female connectors. Logged Novel8Topic StarterRookie Experience: Familiar OS: Windows 7 Re: First Build failure « Reply #23 on: April 01, 2014, 04:56:09 PM » Quote from: Geek-9pm on April 01, 2014, 10:49:55 AMBC_Programmer
With the FX-6300 + GTX650Ti, I could play Battlefield 4 on medium to high settings, and could play Titanfall with everything turned on.. I am going to shut down and remove the dead active card and see if the usb message will quit popping up. Pin #9 is unused. Show Ignored Content As Seen On Welcome to Tech Support Guy!
On the MSI front panel header the HDD LED (Activity LED) connects to pins 1 & 3, The RESET SWITCH connects to pins 5 & 7, the POWER LED connects to I used to have it in my FX-6300 system, then upgraded it to a GTX770 2GB, and now I have a GTX970 4GB..I can tell you that you won't be disappointed Need Help Repinning Front Panel Molex Discussion in 'Hardware' started by KaponE, Dec 23, 2010. I've provided both docs from Acer and MSI to make it easier for you to help me.


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The Black Muslim Time UK’s very own ‘soul surgeon’, Aadam Muhammad, a qualified life coach, will be here to provide expert marital advice to our readers.
As salamu alaykum brothers and sisters, I’d like to welcome you to my new regular feature aimed at helping you find the answers to the challenges you face within your marriages.
I’ll be coaching you to look at this from perspectives that will allow you to do your own soul searching and reach conclusions that will help your current, or pending marriage, become a resounding success.
So, let’s get started!
Why can’t we just get along?
Well, it’s certainly no secret that the amount of divorces happening to Muslims in the West is nothing short of alarming. This article on divorces amongst Muslims in North America, presents findings that may be much closer to home than we realise.
Although I have not been able to find recorded statistics for Muslim divorce rates in the UK, another article I discovered written by a British sister echoed the growing problem of divorce in our community. The issues and outcomes raised in both articles are very similar. It just goes to show that no matter what part of the world Muslims are based in, relationship issues still affect them in the exact same ways.
What do you bring to the table?
I suppose many people are hoping to find someone they believe will bring fulfilment to their lives. Being married to, or having the opportunity to get married to, a person who is faithful, kind, intelligent, generous, romantic, and has a great sense of humour, is a dream come true.
Surely having a partner like this would be the absolute pinnacle of marriage success, no?
If this is true for the majority, then I think many of us are focusing on the wrong end of the stick! Instead of seeking ‘Super-Muslim’ for a marriage partner, maybe we need to start a little closer to home and seek to develop those qualities within ourselves first.
At least then, you’ve got something to ‘bring to the table’. Instead of demanding a five-star restaurant meal on a McDonald’s budget!
You get out what you put in.
I hope this short introduction to the ‘Endless love’ life coaching feature has got you excited for what’s coming up.
In the next feature, we’ll be going further into developing those qualities that will increase your chances of marital compatibility and long-lasting success immensely.
See you for my next article – inshAllah!
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Luth AR MBA-1 Modular Buttstock Assembly - Fixed Rifle Length - AR-15 or AR-10 - Black
- Made from black glass filled reinforced nylon
- Adjustable cheek rest for height and distance from sights
- Adjustable rubber recoil pad for length of pull
- Compatible with Mil-Spec A1 and A2 rifle length buffer tubes
- Compatible with AR-15 and AR-10 semi-automatic rifles
- Two QD sling attachment points (GT-CUP Required)
- Integrated castle nut and lock ring
- Fully ambidextrous
- Includes buttstock screw
- Weight: 1.26 lbs
The Luth-AR Modular Buttstock Assembly was designed to give competition shooters the edge when on the firing line. Whether the match requires precision long-range shooting or fast cqb shots, this stock can do it all. The rubber recoil pad can be adjusted to a total of 1 1/16” of additional length and the cheek riser can add an additional 1”. The cheek rest can also be switched to the right side for left-handed shooters and moved back and forth depending on your scope eye relief. The adjustments can easily be made with the finger adjustable large knurled knobs on the right side. The stock also includes quick detach sling mounts on either side and features a support hand rest for added stability when taking long distance shots.
The Luth-AR company was founded by the same man who founded the DPMS and Panther Arms firearms companies. Randy Luth started as a machinist and built his way up to leading some of the most recognizable and respected companies in the firearms industry. The Luth company now owns seven patents for high quality AR-15/.308 components and accessories that are built for the competition shooter, hunter, and gun enthusiast.
Ratings & Reviews
A little disappointed that I had to modify the top forward edge so the charging handle would clear it. The stock functions well but I would not call it light. The adjustable cheek piece is wasted on a standard height AR mount but I am using a riser so I did move it up a little. Length adjustment is great. Now if Aero precision would just make a two inch high scope mount to go with it.
by S J Cobb
A versatile, well designed and well manufactured adjustable buttstock. Gives you exactly what you need at a very nice price. You can spend more but I don't think you get any more value!!
Great adjustable stock. Quality product and keeps overall weight down.
by Alfredo Zarate
Hi I ordered a Luth-AR Stock, and shipping was fast, as always PA is the BEST, the stock is really nice and quality is the same as any Magpul Prs and also light weight.Thanks.
by Gregory Luetschwager
I'm using this on an AR10 setup for precision shooting. This stock is perfect, and $100+ cheaper than the Magpul PRS. You must run the cheek riser back a couple spaces to make room for the longer charging handle of an AR10, but other than that it's perfect on mine. Collapsed, the length of pull from the butt to the trigger is 15 inches. That's my length of pull, so next time I'll save another $40 and just buy the skeleton version and the check riser.
Luth-AR Modular Buttstock Assembly
by Louis Bonham
Luth-AR is pretty much as advertised . . . less expensive, lighter, and nominally more difficult to adjust than a Magpul equivalent, but that's what I was after.Gotta also complement the Primary Arms guys . . . I dropped by the "shop" in Pearland (Houston area) as I was in town and they made sure I got the right model for my weapon of choice. Not only that, but as it was a slow afternoon, they even installed it for me!
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Replaced my standard a2 buttstock with the luth ar and wow what an amazing improvement. I wish I had done this to start with. Awesome stock, thanks for the great product.
Well built and good fitment.
Luth buttstock is well worth the money,but you should make it very clear it only fits rifle buffer tubes.l built a new lower so it did not affect me.
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EF-hand, extracellular calcium-binding (EC) motif, found in testican-3 (TICN3)
TICN3, also termed SPARC/osteonectin, CWCV, and Kazal-like domains proteoglycan 3 (Spock3), is a brain-specific heparan sulfate proteoglycan that shows a widespread distribution within the extracellular matrix of the brain. It plays an important role in the formation or maintenance of major neuronal structures in the brain. It also functions as a novel regulator to reduce the activity of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) in adult T-cell leukemia (ATL). It suppresses membrane-type 1 MMP-mediated MMP-2 activation and tumor invasion. Moreover, TICN3 corresponding gene SPOCK3 acts as a risk gene for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and personality disorders. TICN3 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a testican-specific domain followed by the follistatin-like (FS) and extracellular calcium-binding (EC) domains characteristic of the BM-40 family. Towards the C-terminus they contain a thyroglobulin-like domain (TY) and a novel sequence (domain V), which includes two potential glycosaminoglycan attachment sites. The substitution of a ligating Asp residue by Tyr295 in the +Y position of EF-hand 2 in testican-3 could prevent Ca2+ binding to this site and also cause EF-hand 1 to bind one Ca2+ ion with low affinity.
Feature 1:putative Ca binding site [ion binding site]
Comment:Based on the structure evidence how the first EF-hand motif in Homo sapiens SPARC (1SRA) binds Ca2+ ion.
Comment:Unlike other members in SPARC family, the substitution of a ligating Asp residue by Tyr295 in the +Y position of EF hand 2 in testican-3 could prevent Ca2+ binding to this site and also cause EF-hand 1 to bind one Ca2+ with low affinity.

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Global Director, Business Operations
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At Zenith we are dedicated to creating a sustainable advantage for our clients, providing them with a quantifiable return from their communications investment that outstrips their competitors. Our focus on ROI ensures that clients' budgets are invested, not simply spent. We believe the most important consideration for any campaign is a demonstrably effective outcome. We are committed to developing close partnerships with all our clients and to delivering a service that always exceeds expectations.
Above all, we know that ideas and imaginative solutions are vital to make our clients' brands stand out from the crowd; connecting with consumers in a striking and persuasive manner.
The Global Director of Business Operations will need to have a hands-on approach and will be directly involved in directing the finance and procurement process across the globe. Your role will be to work directly with the TikTok clients to define the operational functions within Finance. While you will have financial leads within each market to help support, you will be responsible for ensuring all markets are following the agreed-upon steps for billing, coordination of payment, and other procurement needs.
- Lead global processes around finance and be there as the central hub for markets to be able to address any questions or concerns.
- Collect and maintain information necessary for any annual client contractual obligations, including client rebates and/or incentive opportunities, and provide regular guidance to Agency Financial Directors regarding local treatment for such financial obligations.
- Ensure the financial integrity of client agreements, internal reporting and procedures.
- Coordinate centralized billing and other necessary financial functions as required by clients and drive compliance across the team and confirm client invoicing/reconciliation deadlines are achieved.
- You’ll have superior communication abilities, be collaborative, and an excellent problem-solver.
- Development of internal best practices, training, and development.
- Ensure the financial integrity of client agreements, internal reporting, and procedures.
- Coordinate centralized billing and other necessary financial functions as required by clients.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close procedures such as accruals, reconciliation, and adjustments
- Work closely with local finance leads to ensure quarterly non-working fees and commissions are billed and accrued as per contracts
- Establish key operational processes and ensure adherence
- Derive insights from budget reports that are meaningful and provide explanations for discrepancies over time
- The leadership of budget status meetings internally and externally with a prepared agenda and objective for each meeting
- Minimum 8 years overall business expertise in a client services industry, financial or accounting related experience
- Understanding of a broad range of media advertising channels from National TV, Local Broadcast, OOH, Print, Display, OLV, Search
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT) and proven expertise in complex Excel formulas (V-lookup, pivot tables, etc.) to support budget reporting
- Comfortable working with large data sets
- A minimum of 5 years of advertising/media experience ideal
- Knowledge of Media tools, Prisma and/OR Media Ocean a plus
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work proactively
- Strong analytical and organizational skills and highly detail-oriented habits
- Fast learner with problem-solving skills and willingness to find solutions
- Must be a team player with strong communication skills
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The Valparaiso Crusader volleyball team got a tough test from winless Drake but held on defeat the Bulldogs 30-23, 28-30, 30-26, 30-17 Saturday afternoon in the fourth match of the 2005 Popcorn Classic at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
Jessi Novak (Antigo, Wis./Antigo H.S.) and Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.) led the Crusader (7-1) charge with 18 and 17 kills respectively. Moulton hit an impressive .325 for the match and Novak added a match-high 24 digs.
The Crusader defense came up big in the pivotal third game, recording nine blocks including five from Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) who had seven in the match. The Brown and Gold finished the match with 13 blocks.
Valpo won despite hitting just .175, including hitting .102 in the second game, won by the Bulldogs. Drake (0-8) hit .060 for the match but did record 10 blocks.
The Bulldogs were led by junior Megan Veltman who had 14 kills and five blocks. Five Drake players finished with double-digit digs led by Beth Kranske's 21.
In the first game of the morning session, Eastern Michigan (5-0) soundly defeated St. Louis, 30-20, 30-20, 30-26 to set up a tournament-deciding match tonight at 7:00 between Valpo and Eastern Michigan, both undefeated through the first four matches of the Popcorn Classic.
The evening session will begin at 4:30 p.m. with Drake taking on St. Louis before the Crusaders and Eagles close out the event.

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TWF dedication is this Saturday, September 27, 2014, 11:00 am, Highway 60/62 between Country Rd 323 and Highway JJ, We look forward to seeing you there.
Whitfield Foundation will be sponsoring a fundraiser for the construction of a
national sharecropper’s museum and library inspired by all sharecroppers that
suffered through the evictions, and the 1939 Cropperville camp settlement of sharecroppers
near Harviell, Missouri. Under the encouraging leadership of Reverend Owen H.
Whitfield, this land was purchased by the St. Louis Community for the
rehabilitation of Sharecroppers; this area was established as a refuge for
needy dispossessed evicted sharecroppers. This community came to serve as a
model of democracy in action and it gain active cooperation of each resident.
Their desire was to promote good will and understanding in the territory
surrounding their new community. This area was 99.88 acres or more in Butler
County, on County Road 488 near Harviell, Missouri. "OH
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You don’t have to be too big, to be a HERO
His beautiful coat of many colors only a artistic GOD creator could bring forth such beauty
With its strikingly colorful feathers and also special shape, it truly is like nothing else animal we have actually ever seen before.
They can still be located in abundance in their native East Asia but can additionally found in the numbers in the UK.
Mandarin ducks live and breed in dense and shrubby locations such as the edge of rivers.
Although they may breed in valleys and high altitudes, they choose to be reduced down, as long as there is freshwater around.
They normally eat plants and seeds however are recognized to enjoy the odd snail, insect or little fish to their diet, depending on the period.
They look like they’re handpainted by mother nature herself.
It really is stunning, like a piece of art!
So colorful it almost looks fake. Gorgeous!
Only God can create such beauty…!
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Easy to see why this striking bird is regularly dubbed ‘the most beautiful in the world’
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For the second consecutive year, West Clermont Board and School District Treasurer Alana Cropper has received the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.”
The award, which was presented to Cropper at the board’s Oct. 23 regular meeting, is given out by the Government Finance Officers Association, a national association who recognizes those government entities who have indicated a high level of excellence in accounting and financial reporting.
“The award came as a result of our annual financial report that my staff and I worked so hard on,” said Cropper in her office Oct. 30. “I understand that to earn the achievement certificate, West Clermont had to meet the program’s very demanding criteria.”
According to district communications coordinator Wendy Planicka, the criteria goes well beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles.
“The treasurer’s department submitted copies of their annual comprehensive annual financial report to the association for an in-depth review and evaluation,” she said. “The report (which took Cropper and staff around 250 hours to prepare) is then evaluated by a panel of government finance officers and independent certified accountants.”
Cropper, who lives in Anderson Township with her husband Richard and sons Matthew, 16, and Nicholas, 11, was thrilled with the recognition.
“Preparing the annual financial report for review was a joint effort with the staff,” she said. “The award independently demonstrates the fact that we are continually striving to have the best fiscal stewardship of the tax dollars that the school district receives.”
Cropper, who has been the district’s treasurer since January 2005, feels honored to receive the award because it is a third party verification and validation of the responsible and outstanding financial stewardship that she says the district residents and students deserve.
“The most rewarding – and challenging – thing about my job is that we are continually looking for and finding new ways to maximize our revenues and minimize our expenditures to support student achievement and academic excellence. This reward recognizes our efforts.”
In an official press release, Government Finance Officers Association member Lois Reynolds said that the award given to West Clermont reflects the professionalism and commitment of numerous individuals as well as many hours of hard work.
She further stated that it reflects a high degree of dedication and leadership (West Clermont is the only school district to prepare and submit such an annual report) on the part of the West Clermont Board of Education, and, in particular, the treasurer’s office.


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Nerd target-of-obsession, Eliza Dushku to (voice) star in animated Torchwood webisodes
Coming soon to a terminal near you, the voice of Eliza Dushku staring along side other Torchwood veterans, in a 10×3 webisode tie in to the Torchwood: Miracle Day series, coming in July.
Written by veteran writer, Jane Espenson (Star Trek DS9, Buffy, Dollhouse, and others) has written 10, 3-minute long web-only animated shorts Torchwood: Web of Lies, followups to the aforementioned Miracle Day series. Although the premise is unknown at this time, the animated shorts will likely act as a either a bridge between the last Torchwood mini-series, Children of Earth and the new series, premiering on Starz July 8th. Or as a gap filler, between the one episode and another. New episodes are scheduled to appear on the web after each televised episode is aired.
Dushku will voice at least one character, along with regular cast members John Borrowman (Captain Jack Harkness) and Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper). The comparison is being made between this animated short series, and the lead in for Spartacus. The animation quality for those webisodes was excellent, essentially animated comic strips, so I can only hope that the same quality and attention is paid to the Torchwood series.
But perhaps another way to look at this, is that there may be a Torchwood comic series in the works. If an artist has been commissioned to create these webisodes, it may not be that far fetched to imagine a full spin-out Torchwood comic, reviving the long dead one that started with the original airing of the television series.

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Final payment of the balance must be received by the cruise line at least 75 days prior to the sailing date for 2, 3, or 4-night cruise vacations and typically 90-120 days prior to the sailing date for 7-night or longer cruise vacations, please check the cancellation schedule for your particular cruiseline in our Cancellation section or see your confirmation email for your specific final payment date. You may also check your booking online by accessing My Account.
The payment schedule for group reservations, luxury cruise product, charters and exotic cruises vary and you should confirm these days on your email confirmation from us.
You will receive an email notification from us approximately 5 days prior to your final payment date reminding you to click on your booking link and make your final payment electronically.
If you would like to use another form of payment other than a credit card for your final payment please note that payment must be cleared by our accounting department a minimum of 14 days prior to your final payment date.

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Sloane Bikini Black
Fashion body shaping bikini in black, with faux suede straps. The asymmetric design and gold metal buckles make this style fashion forward.
- Bralette top with broad straps and gold metal closure in the back
- Gold metal details on the straps and light cups as padding for extra support
- Faux suede straps
- Hotpant style bottom with cutout on the side and gold buckle
- Body shaping fabric
- Hand Wash Only, with neutral soap

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New York Army National Guard Col. James Freehart transfers the unit guidon to Lt. Col. Jason Souza signifying the transfer of command of the 501st Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) during a ceremony, Oct. 17 at the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Scotia-Glenville. Souza last served as served in the 501st EOD Battalion as the Battalion Operations Officer and the 53rd Troop Command as the Assistant Operations Officer. Photo by Sgt. Maj. Corine Lombardo, New York National Guard.
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When we speak of Consular Process, we refer to the method that immigrants use to obtain permanent residence when they are outside of the United States.
Through this process, the beneficiary of an immigration petition requests a US immigrant visa at a US Consulate or Embassy in the country in which they reside, being one of the 2 existing ways to obtain a Green Card.
Let’s dive a little deeper into this useful and interesting topic.
Consular Process vs. Adjustment of Status
The objective in both processes is the same: for an immigrant to obtain legal permanent residence; what varies is that while one takes place within the United States, the other takes place outside the United States.
Consular Process: The beneficiary of an approved immigrant visa petition and who already has a visa number, who is abroad, can apply for a Green Card at the United States Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.
Adjustment of Status: An eligible person who is already within the United States can apply for a Green Card, without having to return to their country of origin to complete the process from there.
What are the steps of the Consular Process?
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To obtain a Green Card through a Consular Process you must carry out the following steps:
- File Form I-130: The first step is for the applicant to visit the Embassy or Consulate and file Form I-130: Petition for an Alien Relative, with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and wait to be approved.
- Pre-processing at the National Visa Center: Once the USCIS approves Form I-130, it sends it to the National Visa Center, where it’s pre-processed. At this time, the applicant is required to submit a series of supporting documents to the National Visa Center.
- Interview at the US Embassy or Consulate: After the National Visa Center has completed pre-processing, the petition is transferred to the US Consulate or Embassy abroad, who reviews and schedules a interview with the applicant.
- Receipt of Visa: If everything goes well in the interview, the applicant is required to leave his passport at the US Embassy or Consulate so that his visa can be placed in it. Finally, once the applicant goes to collect his passport, he is given a sealed envelope that he must deliver in this way to the Customs Officer so that he can be admitted to the United States.
How long does the Consular Process take?
As there are 3 different entities involved in the Consular Process: The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, the National Visa Center and the American Consulate or Embassy where the interview will be held, the process will take 6 to 12 months to complete when This is an immediate relative, such as a spouse, minor child, or parent of a US citizen. However, the processing time may be longer when the person immigrates through a family preference category.
There are also other factors that directly influence the consular processing time, such as the speed with which the applicant submits the necessary supporting documents and the workload that the USCIS has at that time.
Who may need the Consular Process?
- People outside the United States.
- Persons who are within the United States, but who prefer to be processed at a United States Embassy or Consulate for convenience or because they cannot adjust their status in the United States due to admission problems.
When does the Consular Process really start?
This process actually begins when the Form I-130 has already been approved by the USCIS and the visa bulletin shows that the priority date is in effect for obtaining lawful permanent residence.
What are the advantages offered by Consular Process on an Adjustment of Status?
- It’s the best option for foreigners who want to emigrate to the United States and have no other way to enter the country legally.
- It’s ideal for people who need to travel frequently outside the United States, whether for work, business or personal reasons.
- Significantly reduces the risk of being rejected.
- It’s a faster process than adjustment of status and the processing fee is lower.
- Consular Officers don’t have the discretion to deny a visa, while USCIS officers do. When the procedure is denied, the Consular Officer must justify it through objective and specific evidence.
What happens if your request for Consular Process is rejected?
Unlike adjustment of status, Consular Officers must follow strict guidelines and have little room to reject at their own discretion, which is why there are fewer options for them to reject the application, if things are done right.
However, there is no appeal system for Consular Procedure, so you must make sure that you carry out the process well, from the beginning.
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Abstract : China has made historic breakthroughs in protecting water ecology and the environment in recent years, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Tuesday.
photo taken on Oct. 30, 2020 shows a lake in Madoi County, Golog
Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Qinghai Province.(Xinhua/Zhang Long)
March 30 (Xinhua) — China has made historic breakthroughs in
protecting water ecology and the environment in recent years, the
Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Tuesday.
a battle against water pollution from 2018 to 2020, all cities at or
above the prefecture level had eliminated 98.2 percent of the 2,914
“black and odorous” water bodies nationwide as of the end of last year,
said ministry official Zhang Bo at a press conference.
industrial parks in provincial-level regions or above had installed
facilities for wastewater disposal, Zhang said. Cities at or above the
county level had rectified more than 10,000 cases of irregularity
concerning sources of urban potable water.
the three-year period, the Yangtze River, China’s longest river, saw
water quality of its main stream rated at Grade II or above for the
first time. Grade II is the second-highest within the country’s
five-tier water assessment system.
ahead, Zhang said the ministry will extend the work on black and
odorous water bodies to the county level with tailored solutions and set
a blacklist for cities where such polluted water reemerges.
will also go into protecting water sources and speeding up ecological
restoration in the country’s major river basins, Zhang added.
About Xinhua Silk Road
Xinhua Silk Road (en.imsilkroad.com) is the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) portal. China’s silk road economic belt and the 21st century maritime silk road website, include BRI Policy, BRI Trade, BRI Investment, Belt and Road weekly, Know Belt and Road, and the integrated information services for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Source: China sees milestone progress in water resource protection: ministry

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In the latter years of his life Garech Browne was eager to embark on a revival of Claddagh Records which he had set up in 1959 with his friend, Ivor Browne.
"I would like the recordings to be available to anyone interested in Irish music, poetry and the spoken word. They are no good to anyone where they are now," he said referring to the many boxes of original Claddagh recordings stored in the vaults of The Bank of Ireland at College Green, Dublin, originally Ireland's Parliament Building.
At the time of his death in March 2018 he was planning the re-release of several albums. He had also embarked on compiling an archive of the extensive documentation - correspondence, contracts, photographs, artwork, minutes of board meetings - relating to Claddagh over 60 years. And he had started collaborating on a history of the record label and this is scheduled for publication next year.
The Browne family remain involved with the company.
In 2020 Claddagh Records signed a global licensing agreement with Universal Music.
"This agreement with Universal Music Ireland is a most exciting development as it signals a very exciting new chapter for Claddagh and for Ireland's cultural past. Garech's lifelong wish was for Claddagh recordings to be accessible nationally and internationally" - James Morrissey, Chairman, Claddagh Records.
Claddagh's new online store was re-designed and re-launched in 2021 with the goal of becoming the first stop for Irish traditional and folk music. With an ever-growing offering, CladdaghRecords.com is dedicated to bringing the very best of Irish poetry, Irish music and merchandise directly to our customers' doors. We proudly operate out of our home in Cecilia Street, Temple Bar.

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About the Author
Driven to write, Lynn Rush often sees her characters by closing her eyes watching their story unfold in her mind. Lynn Rush is a pen name that is a combination of two sources – Lynn, the first name of her mother-in-law, who passed away and Rush – since the author is a former inline speed skater and mountain biker. All of Rush’s books are dedicated to Lynn, her namesake.
Rush holds a degree in psychology from Southwest Minnesota State University and a master's degree from the University of Iowa. Originally from Minneapolis, Rush currently enjoys living in the Arizona sunshine by road biking nearly 100 miles per week with her husband of 15 years and jogging with her two loveable Shetland Sheep dogs.
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Property investment in India is a long-term commitment that requires careful consideration and financial planning. Therefore, it is critical to properly consider a few important factors before investing in real estate.
The top factors and a popular mantra for the best property investment have been location, location and location. But what are the factors that make a good location? Let’s find out.
Five Factors that Characterise the Best Place of Investment in Property
Good shopping centres, local markets, educational institutions, entertainment centres, gardens, public transportation, religious spaces, etc., are some of the primary amenities that decide the best house location for you. The list of desired civic amenities will differ from person to person. Young couples may look for proximity to offices, schools and entertainment centres, while a retired couple may give priority to hospitals, religious and community centres and so on
When considering the best place for investment in property, make a point to visit the location at different times of the day to determine the safety aspect. Proper streetlights, low crime rates, provision of security guards at the property, etc., are some of the few security aspects that you consider.
Connectivity plays a major role in deciding the desirability of a location. Look for locations that are close to railway stations, bus stops, metro stations or on major roads that connect major parts of the city and neighbouring areas. Again, the nature of connectivity can be a subjective concept. A person travelling by the Mumbai locals daily would prefer easy connectivity to the nearest railway station; however, one who travels by their personal vehicle will like proximity to the major roads or highway.
Apart from all the present features and benefits offered by a location, it is imperative to look for future growth and development prospects. An undesirable location today may suddenly become the best property investment with a plan for airport construction. Similarly, if a major employer decides to open a sprawling office space, a hitherto peripheral location of a city might become a good location with the influx of existing and prospective employees.
Most home buyers equate a good location with a premium or upscale neighbourhood. For instance, in Mumbai, the South Mumbai locale is considered a ‘good’ location simply due to it being a conventionally ‘posh neighbourhood’. The quality of a neighbourhood depends on its overall popularity, type of residences and views offered, etc. Certain neighbourhoods tick all the right boxes, making them the best house locations.
As we saw above, there is a defined set of factors that make up a good location in a city or town. At the same time, as a buyer, you may have your own set of specific preferences about a locality, and it may or may not contain the general factors that others may look for.
That’s okay because apart from being a calculated property investment in India, buying a house is also about personal choices and preferences. So, the perfect location, while decided by a set of objective aspects, is more often a choice made up of personalised criteria.
Why is a good location important for property investment in India?
When analysing the potentials and liabilities of a property, especially residential real estate, good location should be a primary consideration. The best house location offers good infrastructure, better connectivity, seamless public transportation, higher safety, etc. All these factors increase the desire and demand for such properties. This, in turn, raises prices and improves the resale value of such properties.
What are the types of infrastructure that determine the best house location?
Not just physical social infrastructure, but all facilities that aid in ensuring a comfortable and accessible living, should be considered when looking for a good location for your house.
- Road connectivity
- Educational institutions
- Healthcare infrastructure
- Sewage and sanitation
- Water supply
- Electric supply
- Gardens, parks and green spaces
- Entertainment infrastructure – malls, multiplexes, shopping centres
- Restaurants and places to eat
Disclaimer: This article is based on the information publicly available for general use. We do not claim any responsibility regarding the genuineness of the same. The information provided herein does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only. We expressly disclaim any liability, which may arise due to any decision taken by any person/s basis the article hereof. Readers should obtain separate advice with respect to any particular information provided herein.


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CHARLOTTE — President Joe Biden wants $10,000 for borrowers forgiven, while other key Democrats want up to $50,000 erased.
Biden would like Congress to pass a bill for $10,000 for him to sign, but his team is seeing if there’s a way for him to do that on his own through an executive action.
The president’s $10,000 plan would knock off about one-third of the debt for the average borrower in the Carolinas. The $50,000 proposal would wipe it away completely for those people.
Christy Busbee told Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke that her son, who took out student loans, went to LSU.
Busbee helped by taking out more student loans for her son through the Parent PLUS loan.
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Busbee said her son graduated about 10 years ago and that she still owes about $20,000.
“I’ll be almost 80 by the time it’s paid off,” she told Stoogenke.
Busbee owns a lawn care business, and she would like to retire at some point.
When it comes to student loan debt, North Carolina is the 7th worst in the country.
South Carolina comes in 5th from the bottom.
The average borrower owes more than $36,000 in the Carolinas.
“Given the fact that I’ll be 80 before it’s paid off, if I continue paying it like I have been, it’d be huge,” Busbee said. “It’s becoming concerning. Let’s just say that. You know, as we all near retirement, we try to reduce our debt as much as possible anyway.”
In the meantime, remember these things:
- If you have a federally backed student loan, you don’t have to start paying it off again until Oct. 1.
- If you have a private loan, check with your lender.
- Not sure which you have? Go to Studentaid.gov or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243.
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THE FILMS IN THE SPANISH CINEMA WEEK 2012
El BOLA (PELLET)
By Achero Mañas/ 2000/ 83 min/ Social drama, friendship, child abuse/4 Goya (Spanish Cinema Academy Award): best film, best new director, best new actor and best script.
El Bola (Pellet), a boy 12 years old, lives in a big city in a depressing environment. He is a victim of child abuse in his family. He feels ashamed and has difficulties to establish a normal relationship with his school mates. The arrival of a new student to his classroom opens the opportunity to discover real friendship and another kind of family life. He will grow up stronger enough to face his own situation at home.
By Benito Zambrano/1999/Drama/ 98 min/ 5 Goya awards: best new director, best new actress, best supporting actress, best original soundtrack and best script. Berlin Festival in 1999: prize of the audience.
Maria, almost forty, lives in a dull apartment in the outskirts of the town where she works as a part time domestic employee. She has no family expectations and finds some relief in drinking. Her mother, Rosa, also carries a life of solitude in her village until she decides to visit her daughter. The old woman meets Maria´s neighbour, a solitary widow who lives in company of his dog Achiles. The relation among these three outcasts opens a window of hope in their suffocating lifes thanks to Rosa´s love, patience and discretion.
By Carlos Saura/2007/Musical, documentary/ 93 min/ Goya award: best original song.
Fado is the most popular style of Portuguese song. It appeared in the suburbs of
in the 19th century as an expression of sorrow and nostalgy. Great
Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura is in love with this kind of music. Following
his previous films Flamenco (1995) and Tango (1998), Carlos Saura completes his
trilogy about popular urban music in the Hispanic world. Some of the most
important Portuguese artists together with other well-known singers from Lisbon Spain (Miguel Poveda) (Lila Downs) or Brasil
(Caetano Veloso and Chico Buarque) perform in the studio to showcase this rich
cultural heritage. Mexico
UN FRANCO, 14 PESETAS (CROSSING BORDERS)
By Carlos Iglesias/ 2006/ Comedy, drama, inspired in real facts/ 105 min/ Málaga Film Festival 2006: best script, prize of the audience.
By Alejandro Amenábar/1996/Thriller/125 min/ 8 Goya awards: best film, best new director, best actress, best new actor, best script, best production, best montage and best sound.
Astonishing first film by the worldwide successful Spanish –Chilean director Alejandro Amenábar (1972) Other movies by Amenábar: Abre los ojos/Open your eyes (American remake: Vanilla sky) in 1997, Los otros/The others (with Nicole Kidman) in 2001, Mar adentro/Deep inside (with Javier Bardem, Oscar Academy Award for best non-English film in 2005) and Agora (with Rachel Weisz and Max Minghella) in 2009.
Angela is working on her PhD thesis about violence in the media. Her thesis director discovers a movie in the files of the Faculty and the next day he dies. Angela and her colleague Chema take and watch that movie which contains images of the torture and murder of a young woman. They have crossed a dangerous threshold: Angela might be the next victim in a “snuff-movie”.
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals claim to have lifted 300,000 children out of poverty with the Canada child benefit. However, a new report issued by Citizens for Public Justice clearly shows that one in seven people are still living in poverty. One in seven. Even working Canadians are still living in precarious circumstances. The government still has a lot of work to do to eliminate poverty.
What is the government waiting for? When will it help to improve the situations of first nations, the working poor, children, unemployed workers, people with disabilities, families, and refugees in order to make them less vulnerable?

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Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to promoting social justice and equality in our communities. As part of our multiyear commitment, we will provide $75 million in grant funding and $25 million in media over the next three years. Qualified nonprofit organizations are welcome to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) for grants that support Social Justice, Digital Equity, and Small Business:
- Social Justice – innovative approaches to eradicate injustice and inequity
- Digital Equity – digital skills training and upskilling with the aim of improving economic mobility
- Small Business – support for businesses owned by people of color and underrepresented entrepreneurs
- LOI is open to qualified 501c3 organizations
- Programs must serve communities where Comcast NBCUniversal has business presence
- Requests for sponsorships and fundraising events are not eligible for support
To learn more about our $100M commitment to social justice and equality, read the letter from our CEO Brian Roberts.


Operating system: Linux
Developer versions of GiD are more modern versions of the program that have new capabilities. They have not passed the validation tests that a official version does. So, use them with care.
Official versions of GiD are stable versions of the program. They don’t include the newest capabilities but they have passed all the validation tests.
PasServer is a floating license server for GiD on local networks.
Kratos is a free multi-physic Finite Element C++ open source code.
Tdyn is an environment for computational fluid-dynamics (CFD), multi-physics simulation, and fluid-structure interaction calculations, based on the leading stabilized finite element method
Iber is a two-dimensional mathematical model for simulating flows in rivers and estuaries
The GiDML_Image2Mesh library module generates a volume mesh directly from 3D images.
The GiDML_OctreeTetrahedraMesher library module is an octree-based unstructured mesh generator.
GiD Mesh library common input/output module
RamDebugger Is a graphical editor and debugger for the scripting lenguage Tcl-TK


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In another boost to Apple manufacturing in India, the tech giant’s several Chinese suppliers in the country have got initial clearance, the media has reported. Chinese suppliers such as Luxshare Precision Industry Co., which is a unit of lensmaker Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. and also an AirPods and iPhone assembler are among the Chinese firms gaining approval in India, says a report by news agency Bloomberg.
The clearances from key ministries are a step toward full approval for expansion in India, and the companies will still likely to be required to find local Indian joint venture partners, the Bloomberg report added, citing people familiar with the development.
It should be noted that the clearances also indicate that India is allowing more Chinese firms to build out its tech manufacturing sector, even as political tensions between the Asian neighbours have intensified.
This development comes amid Apple’s continuous efforts to reduce dependency on China and to expand production capacity in other regions, in the wake of the tense geopolitical situation and uncertainty. The iPhone maker’s biggest contract manufacturer and partner, Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group and Pegatron Corp. have included Southeast Asia in their expansion plans for this year, recent reports said.
Apple also has plans to shift from Samsung and LG and make its own custom displays for devices by as early as 2024. The Cupertino-based tech giant is aiming to start changing the display in the highest-end Apple Watches by the end of 2024, Bloomberg recently reported. This is Apple’s bid to reduce its dependency on display technology partners such as Samsung and LG and introduce more in-house components.
Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, popularly known as TSMC, which is one of the key iPhone makers for Apple has said it would more than triple its planned investment at its new chip manufacturing plant in the US state of Arizona to $40 billion, among the largest foreign investments in US history.
To recall, earlier in November 2022, Apple said it is planning to use chipsets from a factory in the US state of Arizona starting in 2024, in an attempt to reduce its dependency on Asian production, which has been disrupted due to workers’ unrest in China. The tech giant is also planning to source chips from Europe in the future.


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Multinationals make an entry into African off-grid lighting market
The phenomenal growth of sales of portable lighting products in Africa has caught the attention of multinationals such as TOTAL, Philips and Schneider Electric, and drawn them into a market that has been largely dominated by social entrepreneurs.
Oil producer and marketer TOTAL, which boasts an extensive distribution network with 3,500 retail service stations in 50 countries in Africa, aims to sell one million quality solar lanterns to low income households by 2015.
The company, which sells d.light, Greenlight Planet, and Schneider Electric solar lanterns, told delegates at the Third International Off-grid Lighting Conference and Trade Fair in Dakar, that it had sold 96,000 lanterns since March 2011 through its service stations, and an additional 15,000 lamps through its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) outlets, and solar entrepreneurs the company is nurturing.
TOTAL is implementing a Total Access to Solar (TATS) program in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Senegal, with plans to start soon in Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda.
The entrance of such big players is widely seen as a welcome sign which will increase access to clean energy.
“Great to see!” says Derek Steel, Managing Director, Sunlite Solar. “Any entrant that puts money into marketing and awareness will help everyone in the industry.”
Greenlight Planet, whose lanterns are already sold through the Total product distribution network, is also upbeat about the entry of big players in the market.
“We welcome the competition from large multinationals, as it will take a variety of products and companies to solve the problem. As of now, however, we have not seen any multinational gain significant penetration in the rural markets, so we have not been affected by their presence.
If they get better penetration, it just means more competition for the social enterprises. Still, it is a very large market, so I think there is space for many more players,” says Sloane Holzman, Nuru Energy’s Country Director, Kenya. Nuru Energy manufactures a unique dynamo-powered lamp.
David Small, d.light’s Managing Director for Africa says: “We welcome the introduction of large multinationals and believe that their involvement will only assist in firstly, the awareness of (modern clean lighting products) which is almost zero in most countries, and secondly, in accelerating the availability of much needed solar generated light to those who most need it. This gives an opportunity for social enterprises such as ourselves to work with multinationals.”
Small argues the solar lighting market can still accommodate more players given penetration of solar lanterns in Africa is still less than 3%.
John Keane, Managing Director of SunnyMoney, the social enterprise of fast growing solar lights distributor, SolarAid adds: “Our goal is to eradicate the kerosene lamp from Africa by the end of this decade. We believe the only way this will be achieved is if there are more and more powerful companies and governments operating in a vibrant solar market.
As more actors enter the market, it is probably inevitable that some pioneering companies will be overtaken or bought out – but ultimately, the market will succeed, which is good news for the end user.”
SunnyMoney, which has sold over 170,000 solar lights since April, is looking to partner and work with companies, governments and NGOs geared towards mass distribution of solar lights across Africa.
A few of the social enterprises are however apprehensive because they will be up against larger players who are better able to access capital cheaper, which they see as “a massively unfair advantage”. Access to finance is an issue they would like urgently addressed to level the playing field.
“The entry of big players into the market is a welcome incoming tide that will lift all the boats,” says Lighting Africa Program Manager Itotia Njagi. “Multinationals’ activities bode well for the overall market development; they have proven experience in creating brands, as well as markets.”


Buick Sportwagon - 1965
Laguna Niguel, California
Sportwagon Fans...it's time for someone to drive this beauty home ! this is a Model 44265 mid-level 3 seater wagon built in 1965 at the NJ plant. It is one of the remaining 4,664 (note: a numerical palindrome) produced & has the ever popular ''Skyroof'' observation windows. It was previously owned & driven west by Eddy Manson, Oscar winning composer of the 1956 Walt Disney movie, 'The Little Fugitive'. I purchased it from him in 1989 & it has been a daily driver ever since. VIN # - 442655H303227
The original engine was rebuilt in 1995 & then replaced in 2004 with a GM 350 Crate engine (290+ hp) & 700R4 transmission (approx. 70k easy miles on engine). In 4/2/10 the trans was overhauled by Art Carr's California Performance Transmission & has approx 17k mi on it. It has a serpentine drive, new starter (6/20/12), remote relay for starter (6/18/12), front disk brake pads (less than 20k mi), Accel 300+ ignition box, new plugs, new glove box, Hooker headers, dual exhaust, new front & rear shocks (1/6/12), new front end parts, Curry 3.73 rear end. new battery - june 2012.
The 3rd seat has the original upholstery. The other seats were refurbished in 2008 by Mike's Upholstery of Mission Viejo, CA when I painted the car inside & out Red Pearl. I have the original lic. plates, original radio, original hood ornament, extra side moldings, extra grill & light bezels, extra rear light lenses, a clock, back seat sun visors (need to be recovered), a Mark IV air conditioner (not hooked up/have parts) 2 shop manuals, original owners manual, 24 years of receipts ! includes a car cover.
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Needs: 1. I didn't finish the cargo area behind the second seat: it needs the panels upholstered (see new pics) & the rear headliner is in very good condition & could be painted the same color as the door panels & front headliner (I have the new headliner as well) I have all the windlaces & trim for that area - probably 10 hours worth if you do it all yourself.
2. heater core, air conditioning hook-up (have the parts - no condenser tho), squirter on wiper doesn’t work.
There are a few small rust spots - see pictures....the rear bumper was re-chromed in 1992 but has some rust spots on it...the front bumper is original & looks good at 47 years.
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“From Right Brain to Left Brain – A No Brainer”
Friday, June 23, 2017
University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus
Catlett Music Building, Room 032
$15 for OAKE Members; $30 for Non-OAKE Members; No cost for students
Biography: Ginger Littleton recently retired from teaching after a lifetime career in music education in Berkeley and the Colorado Springs area. She received her Bachelor of Music from Lawrence University in Wisconsin and her Master of Music with Kodály emphasis from Holy Names College. She also studied at the Kodály Summer Institute in Hungary in 2007. Ginger has given workshops and seminars for CMEA, ACDA, various Colorado school districts and OAKE. She is the co-founder and past president of Regional Organization of Colorado Kodály Educators (ROCKE) and has served as OAKE Western Division President.


text: I have inherited a set of 4 lgb's; Fairy tales and rhymes, Our wonderful world, Golden favorites, and Bedtime stories. Each one about an inch and a half thick, with 15 or so of the lgb stories in them. The cardboard "sheath" is long gone, before I recieved them. I am just wondering if anyone knows about these, and what they might be worth. they are very treasured for me, as I remember reading them as a child, and I somehow ended up with the set (my grandmothers) Thank you.


Push away any visions of seeing top prospect Kris Bryant in a Chicago Cubs uniform this season at Wrigley Field.
President of baseball operations Theo Epstein has essentially ruled out the possibility of Bryant getting a call up from Triple-A Iowa this season.
“I don't foresee a scenario where he would be up this year,” Epstein said before Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. “I don't think it's the right thing to do in someone's first full professional season, barring extraordinary circumstances both to the player and what's going on with the big league club.”
While that might not be what many Cubs fans would like — perhaps even more so after he hit a home run in his first game at Iowa on Thursday — it makes sense for Epstein and the organization to avoid rushing along not only Bryant, but other prospects who are nearing the majors. When asked if any prospects from Triple-A will get a call up this season, Epstein coyly said, “we’ll see.”
“Sometimes there's a rush to take a guy who is still young for his level at Triple-A and he starts to produce the numbers,” Epstein said.
Bryant’s move to Triple-A isn’t forcing the Cubs into a tough decision quite yet at third base. Despite inconsistencies and struggles, the Cubs, at this point, don’t have any plans to send third baseman Mike Olt to the minors to work on his swing or get more at-bats. Olt, who is hitting .152 with a .229 on-base percentage with 10 home runs, 25 RBIs and 62 strikeouts in 55 games entering Friday, hasn’t seized control of the position like the Cubs had hoped.
“Right now we think this is the right place for him,” Epstein said. “He's going to get a lot of at-bats against left-handed pitching and the right type of right-handed pitching. Hopefully he can get a few knocks, get some confidence and find his way back into the lineup on a more consistent basis.”
Epstein and the Cubs have also reached a temporary decision on where the 2014 No. 4 overall draft pick Kyle Schwarber will play defensively this season. The plan is for Schwarber, who was promoted to Low-A Kane County on Tuesday, to play left field and catch one or two games a week to stay fresh behind the plate. Once the season ends, Epstein will meet with Schwarber at the end of the minor league season to determine if a permanent move to the outfield is the right decision at that point.
“If we decide that he looked in left field and his development path with his bat might be so fast that there's maybe not going to be time for his defense behind the plate to catch up,” Epstein said. “Then we can go a different direction and maybe he can even be a candidate for the fall league.”
The Cubs’ 30-40 record has again forced much attention towards the future, but that doesn’t eliminate one of the biggest questions going forward: will Jeff Samardzija still be on the team in August? Epstein isn’t worried about any potential distractions concerning Samardzija’s future as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline nears, calling it “part of the game these days, unfortunately.”
However, it is important to not get too caught up in when top prospects such as Bryant, Javier Baez and others will be called up to the majors. It won’t do the Cubs, or the young talent, any good if they are promoted before their weaknesses have been properly addressed. The Cubs can’t afford to have another setback.
“You have to look beneath the surface a little bit,” Epstein said. “If a player is still struggling with off speed pitches or a breaking ball, he can still manage to put up respectable numbers. It might not be the right time to come here and get abused by those pitches and get set back in his development. It's not so much about their production as it's where they are on the learning curve with their greatest issues.”


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GOUT Q & A
What is gout?
Gout is a type of painful arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in your blood and causes inflammation in your joints. Acute gout affects only one of your joints and chronic gout results in ongoing pain and joint inflammation in one or more locations.
What causes gout?
You may have too much uric acid in your blood because of an overproduction of acid or an inability to eliminate the acid from your body.
The acid builds up around your joints and forms crystals, which cause joints to become swollen and painful. Your joints may also feel warm to the touch during flare-ups. There are no specific causes of gout, but your risk factors may include:
Consumption of alcohol
Other medical conditions
Gout may also result if you are taking medications that interfere with the elimination of uric acid from your body, including water pills.
How is gout diagnosed?
To diagnose gout, your HELLOMED doctor performs a physical exam of your joints and may request imaging tests, including X-rays, to rule out other medical conditions.
Your doctor may also order blood or urine tests to determine if your uric acid levels are higher than normal.
What is the treatment for gout?
Your doctor at HELLOMED may prescribe over-the-counter or prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for acute gout symptoms to reduce swelling and inflammation in the joints. They may suggest other medications to control symptoms during gout flare-ups. Untreated acute gout cases can progress to a chronic condition.
For chronic gout symptoms, your doctor may recommend corticosteroid injections to relieve pain and inflammation of joints. If you have severe attacks or damage to your joints, you may need daily medication to reduce the levels of uric acid in your blood.
In addition to medications and injections, your doctor may also recommend lifestyle changes to reduce the frequency of gout attacks, including:
A healthy diet
Reduction of sugars and red meat
The healthcare providers at HELLOMED review your medical history to create a specialized treatment plan and monitor your gout symptoms through regular primary care appointments.
To learn more about available gout treatments, walk into the clinic, or schedule an appointment online or by phone.


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Main Event=Tevin Farmer vs Emmanuel Gonzalez starting right now.
just was gonna post this. Thanks queso! Wheres X?
Farmer is flashy. Reminds me of Sharmba Mitchell.
Ain't seen X in a while.
Think Farmer won rd 1 on work rate but Emmanuel caught him a few times.
because of the cool skirt-like trunks?
Gonzalez compaining about the Head but needs to worry about them left hands Farmer is landing.
It could be but also a flashy southpaw like mitchel was.
3-0 Farmer. Gonzalez looking to timing Farmer but it ain't working so far.
Farmer looks **** eyed/ cross eyed.
Farmer is outclassing Gonzalez.
rest in peace x.
Where the fuck did the horns come from.
Great fight from farmer.
Those straight left hands doe.
Farmer has this. I gave him every rd. 10-0
TIme for Roach to shit on a fighter he doesn't train
Just started watching this. I can't believe Michael Clark is still around.
Watching the heavyweight fight, this is embarrassing.
Martz has no experience at all in boxing only sanctioned fights have been pro although he is very raw he is a big guy and seem somewhat in shape and he is local so I will root for him
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.... in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
And so begins another Nevada City Parade! The 46th Annual Constitution Day Parade topped a weekend of festivities Sept. 8-9, 2012 in our California Gold Rush town.
The parade through the downtown historic district included marching bands, floats, antique autos, equestrians, clowns & politicians [is that redundant?], and perennial crowd favorites such as the Ophir Prison Marching Kazoo Band, and the Famous Marching Presidents of Nevada City, a humorous but reverent group that portrays each U.S. president.
A highlight was the serious reenactment of the Constitution signing by delegates who wrote this Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787.
Long tall drink o' water: Uncle Sam strutting his stuff.
Masons entertaining parade-goers in go-carts.
This town knows how to put on a good show!


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Republicans and Democrats are pursuing Latino voters in Texas, but perhaps one of the most vivid illustrations of their different approaches is the way members of each party are creating education policy.
The majority of Texas students are Latino, the future of the state depends on Latinos, and yet Republicans in the state veered toward Arizona-style educational laws earlier this year. About the same time, Democrat and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro — who has made education a priority in his city on several occasions — was re-elected to his third term as mayor earlier this month.
For Castro, education is not just important — it’s fundamental. “I see it as the legacy of a city that will be the most prosperous brainpower city in the nation,” he told Politic365.
The contrasts between Republicans and Democrats on education in Texas are pretty stark.
Republican Texas State Senator Dan Patrick authored Senate Bill 1128 and a Republican state rep, Giovanni Capriglione, brought House Bill 1938, both of which took aim at ethnic studies history courses at the college level. Neither of the bills made it to the floor, after much hullabaloo made of how they were a threat to Latinos in the state, but what they did manage to accomplish was a pretty stark outline of the Republican educational agenda for Latino students.
Mind you, this comes just a couple of years after the Republican-controlled legislature made more than $5 billion dollars to education. So, taken in context, cutting education funding, then proposing to limit educational courses, seems to put the Republican party squarely in the anti-education camp.
When you compare those actions to the types of achievements Castro likes to highlight when talking about his city, an entirely different philosophy emerges. (Incidentally, Castro’s twin brother and current U.S. Representative Joaquín Castro was a strong education advocate when he served in the state house.)
In 2010 Café College opened; the project is funded in part by the city to help prepare students for college by providing guidance and other resources. Then in November, Castro’s Pre-K SA initiative to offer pre-kindergarten to San Antonio children was approved by voters; the sales tax initiative was aimed at offering many more children in the city access to pre-k classes, which have proven to be effective in boosting educational attainment.
Castro told us that education wasn’t just about politics for him, but rather, economics.
“The communities that have a highly educated workforce will be the ones that thrive in the 21st century global economy. I will do everything I can to raise San Antonio’s educational attainment, during and after my tenure as Mayor,” he told Politic365.
“You can’t be pro-business without being pro-education.”
Patricia D. Lopez, a post doctoral fellow at the University of Texas at Austin Texas Center for Educational Policy, characterizes Castro as a “trailblazer” when it comes to his educational efforts.
“What stands out is that he’s not just telling his community that they can and deserve to achieve their dreams similar to the ways that he has — but he is literally investing in an entire infrastructure around that message. That is not only impactful, but it’s also sustainable,” she said.
Castro hopes to run for another term as mayor when his current term expires, so his educational policies will have more time to play out. But he told Politic365 that Battleground Texas and other groups are starting an important conversation with voters about the Democratic Party.
“Texas will be a competitive state in the not-so-distant future,” he said, especially because, “You can’t get somebody’s support unless you ask.”
With groups like Battleground Texas organizing in Texas to turn the state blue by focusing in large part on Latino voters, plus the efforts of star politicos like Castro, it stands to reason that Democratic efforts on education will be a big part of Democratic messaging to Latino voters.


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To promote enjoyment & appreciation of fine music.
Griffith Musicians Club Inc. is comprised of a diverse membership of musicians and music enthusiasts based around the city of Griffith NSW, we are primarily a social club that gathers once every month to network and share stories over a meal and a few drinks.
The club has a rich history that has spaned over 4 decades and has seen many changes along the way, most importantly the club has provided a vehicle for local musicians to share information, make new contacts, promote live music and encourage young musicians to continue the tradition.
The club stages some annual events that have become well known in the Griffith community these include;
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Thanks for the question. This is a slightly tricky one because it required a 3 dimensional array. To get around this I propose using nested arrays for the uprights sections. These could be controlled with an instanced spline so that they're all the same length as shown below:
You could then use these along with the other segments in a two dimensional array. The approach is nearly identical to the one shown in the parametrising windows tutorial
so I'd recommend reading or watching that if you haven't already. There are however a few differences:
- In the window tutorial segments are scaled. In this version they are tiled. Therefore the Count parameters of the sequence operators has been exported to allow you to easily control the spacing.
- All segment's Z alignment
has been set to Top
. This is so that the framework remains aligned and does not move when the "legs" change size.
- To keep the legs on the ground, the Z Size of one segment is exported and wired to the Generator's Z Offset. In that way as the legs change size it appears as thought the top part of the model moves up and down.
Please see the attached file for an example of this setup and if you have any questions, please let me know.


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Carlos Sainz Jr. says Toro Rosso and the FIA took a joint decision for the team to stop running in second practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on safety grounds.
Daniil Kvyat stopped on track with a left-rear puncture in FP1 and then spun at Turn 17 in the second session when his left-rear tire deflated again. On returning to the pits, the team and F1 technical delegate Jo Bauer inspected the Russian’s wheel.
While investigations were carried out, Sainz was called back to the pits with neither car returning to the track for the remainder of the session.
All this comes after Sainz suffered two punctures during the final practice session at the U.S. Grand Prix, first on the right rear and then on the left rear.
“On my car, they didn’t find any issues, but it was the same in Austin, that I had two issues,” said Sainz. “This is the first time the team and the FIA took the decision to not let me run because of safety concerns.
“It is something I cannot criticize – I cannot regret as you are putting a lot of danger into the situation.”
Sainz admitted Toro Rosso “really doesn’t know” what is causing the failures and said he will not be confident until the team tells him the problem has been understood.
“At the moment, the team is trying to find a solution, to clear all the parts that can be touching,” he said. “This is what we tried from FP1 to FP2 but it hasn’t worked on Daniil’s car at least.
“Until we solve it and until it doesn’t happen again, I cannot be 100% confident. To solve the problem, first you have to find the cause, but we haven’t yet.”
Kvyat added: We’ve just got to dig really deep and it’ll be solved, I’m pretty sure. The team knows about it and from my side, all I can do is go out and drive.”
Pirelli racing manager Mario Isola said the problem is “not related to the tire.”
He added: “It’s the team that will analyze the information on that but the tires were OK, both.”


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The Australian dollar has been under some scrutiny as the market gears itself up for two major events which might move the market, there is a growing pressure regarding the uncertainty surrounding the G20 Summit, plus an uncertainty surrounding the outlook from the RBA. The Australian dollar is driven through a variety of domestic and global events, I would not be surprised to see a turbulent week in early July.
There is a very important G20 meeting taking place currently, which may see the Trade Wars topic being discussed, a key factor on the Australian dollar rate since it links back to sentiments on global trade. The Trade Wars have seen the Aussie rise in fall in value, as the market appreciates or dislikes the progress and develops on the trade issues. As a major exporter to China, the Australian economy is sensitive to any news that might help or hinder the Chinese economy.
Domestically, the prospect of Australia lowering rates could see the currency weaker, as the RBA seek to cut interest rates following some weaker inflation data and concerns about the Australian economy. The Australian economy has been waning under various pressures, including the fact its economy has been growing without recession for 27 years. At some point the economy will suffer and struggle, much of the growth in Australia is attributable to China and its dominance, signs of a slowdown could see the RBA cutting interest rates next month.
All in all, it looks like a very interesting time for the Australian currency. The market is becoming increasingly concerned over the future outlook for the Australian economy domestically but also how global events will shape the market. If you have a transfer to make in the coming days, months and weeks, please don’t hesitate to speak to me directly to learn what else is driving the market.
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This is the first part of a series of interviews with local health department staff who will present at the 2014 Preparedness Summit. Paulette Valentine, Director of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Division at the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, previews her session, “Strategies to Assess, Plan for, and Engage Partners to Meet the Access and Functional Needs of At-Risk Individuals for Rural/Frontier Local Health Department.” At the session, Paulette will be joined by Louise Shaw, Regional Epidemiologist at the Utah Department of Health, and Christy Torgerson from the Kane County Utah Senior Center.
Q: Congratulations on your invitation to present a session at the 2014 Preparedness Summit! Can you give us a preview of what you plan to cover?
A: We will discuss one way that we meet the needs of specific vulnerable groups in small rural or frontier communities in an emergency. I am so excited to share our Preparedness Buddy program with the nation. I think it will be an answer to many of us who live in small communities and are concerned about how to meet the needs of the vulnerable populations in the community. The most important thing that has made this program so successful is the shared responsibility of meeting this need. We have some great partners that help us fill the gaps, and during our session, we will explain how we partner with organizations like faith-based groups. Also you will learn how we found our numbers of vulnerable community members for accurate reporting and tracking.
Q: Can you elaborate more about the Preparedness Buddies Program?
A: It is a system for neighbors to take care of neighbors; the Preparedness Buddy is someone who is aware of this responsibility to check on their friend or neighbor. This seems to happen in small communities anyway, so it seemed like a great fit for us. We also found it helpful to have someone who can be a Buddy as part of their regular job. For example, the Meals on Wheels person could tell me every person that she felt we should have on our list. Another avenue we are using is faith-based communities since they already have systems for supporting each other in a crisis. Additionally, home health agencies, the center for independence, and hospice groups assist us in the program. The County Emergency Managers are thrilled with the outcomes we have been receiving, and participants have peace of mind knowing they will be checked on in an emergency.
Q: What are some of the challenges your rural community faces?
A: More than 60 percent of public health departments serve rural or frontier communities; we are important but often overlooked. The Southwest Utah Public Health Department covers 17,000 square miles so our area is very large, and that is our biggest challenge. It can take up to 4 hours one way for me to meet with some of my partners. To break through this barrier and the other challenges, I try to always attend our partners’ drills, training, events, and exercises. Support your partners and they will support you.
Q: What are other strategies the Southwest Utah Public Health Department has incorporated to address the access and functional needs of at-risk individuals in your community? Which of these can other rural communities replicate?
A: Besides the Preparedness Buddy program, we participate in a number of community groups that meet the needs of vulnerable populations. Once you mention you are willing to help, partners always seem to want you at the table because you can truly make a difference. For example, attend the walks to support Alzheimer’s, point-in-time counts for the homeless, or other such events. Then partners know you are serious about being a team player and they will be more willing to help you.
Q: What are you looking forward to most about this year’s Preparedness Summit?
A: I hope at my session other rural or small communities will share with me things they may have done to find these people and what is working for them. It is always good to come home with great ideas from others who really “get it” when it comes to meeting the needs of small communities. I love the networking. I can’t tell you how many times I come home all excited about something I’ve learned and implement it. Anything to help us be more prepared and resilient as a community and a nation is what I am looking to learn about. I always wish I could be in more than one session at a time because so many are of interest this year to me. I can’t wait to meet many of you at the Preparedness Summit.

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N. Korea to spice up nuclear warhead manufacturing ‘exponentially’
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean chief Kim Jong Un vowed to extend the manufacturing of nuclear warheads “exponentially” and construct a extra highly effective intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Sunday, signaling deepening animosities with america, South Korea and others.
Kim’s assertion at a key ruling social gathering assembly was launched hours after North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards its japanese waters, coming into 2023 with one other weapons check following a document variety of missile firings final 12 months.
“The at the moment established state of affairs requires our nation doubling down our efforts to strengthen our army energy overwhelmingly to safeguard our sovereignty, security and primary nationwide intertest to deal with the damaging army strikes by the U.S. and different hostile forces that focus on us,” Kim stated, in keeping with the official Korean Central Information Company.
KCNA cited Kim as saying North Korea is compelled to spice up the manufacturing “exponentially” to mass-produce tactical nuclear weapons.
It additionally stated Kim has ordered the manufacturing of a brand new kind of intercontinental ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory assault functionality. Kim additionally reportedly stated North Korea plans to launch its first army spy satellite tv for pc quickly.
South Korea’s army detected Sunday’s launch from the North’s capital area round 2:50 a.m., the Joint Chiefs of Workers stated in an announcement. It stated the missile traveled about 400 kilometers (250 miles) earlier than falling into the water between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
The Joint Chiefs of Workers known as the launch “a grave provocation” that hurts peace and safety on the Korean Peninsula and all over the world. It stated South Korea carefully displays North Korean strikes in coordination with america and maintains a readiness to cope with any provocations.
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated in an announcement that the launch highlights “the destabilizing impression” of North Korea’s illegal weapons packages. It stated U.S. commitments to defend South Korea and Japan “stay ironclad.”
North Korea test-fired more than 70 missiles last year. Some consultants say the nation finally goals to spice up its weapons arsenals and enhance strain on its rivals to win concessions corresponding to sanctions reduction.
On Saturday, North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles towards its japanese water.
North Korea’s state media confirmed Sunday that the nation carried out the test-firings of its super-large a number of rocket launcher to check the weapon’s functionality. The official Korean Central Information Company stated three shells fired from the launcher on Saturday precisely hit an island goal off the nation’s japanese coast. It stated North Korea fired one other shell from the launcher towards its japanese waters Sunday.
Outdoors consultants categorize weapons fired from the launcher as ballistic missiles due to their trajectories, ranges and different traits.
The North’s missile launch for a second straight day may very well be a response to rival South Korea’s current rocket check associated to its plan to determine a space-based surveillance to higher monitor North Korea. On Friday, South Korea’s army stated it test-launched a solid-fueled rocket, a kind of an area launch automobile that it plans to make use of to place its first spy satellite tv for pc into orbit in coming years.
Animosities between the rival Koreas have deepened since early final week, when South Korea accused North Korea of flying drones throughout the nations’ closely fortified border for the primary time in 5 years and despatched its personal drones towards the North.
South Korea acknowledged it did not shoot down any of the 5 North Korean drones it stated have been discovered south of the border. However South Korea has vowed to bolster its air defense network and get robust on future provocations by North Korea.
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