[gmx-users] Some Scaling of 5.0 Results
Dallas.Warren at monash.edu
Tue Sep 23 02:39:25 CEST 2014
Szilard, thanks for the comments and thoughts.
> What was your benchmarking procedure on core counts that represent
> less than a full socket?
As a starting point, I simply used the same settings for everything.
> Besides the thread affinity issue mentioned by Mark, clock frequency
> scaling (boost) can also distort performance plots. You will observe
> artificially high performance on small core counts making the scaling
> inherently worse - unless this is explicitly turned off in the
> BIOS/firmware. This can be further enhanced by the low cache traffic
> when only partially using a multicore CPU. These are both artificial
> effects that you won't see in real-world runs - unless leaving a bunch
> of cores empty.
> There is no single "right way" to avoid these issues, there certainly
> are ways to present data in a less than useful manner - especially
> when it comes to scaling plots. A simple way of avoiding such issues
> and eliminating the potential for incorrect strong scaling plots is to
> start from at least a socket (or node). Otherwise, IMO the <8 threads
> data points on your plot make sense only if you show strong scaling to
> multiple sockets/nodes by using the same amount of threads per socket
> as you started with, leaving the rest of the cores free.
> What run configuration did you use for Verlet on single node? With the
> Verlet scheme no domain decomposition, that is multithreding-only
> (OpenMP) runs are typically more efficient than using
> domain-decomposition. This is typically true up to a full socket and
> quite often even across two Intel sockets.
Same used as for all other options, it had DD on. Added to the list.
> Did you tune the PME performance, i.e. the number of separate PME
Not as of yet. With 4.6, my system, this same cluster etc I found that using -npme 0 provided the best scaling and through put speed so that is what I used here as a starting point.
> Did you use nstlist=40 for all Verlet data points? That may not be
> optimal across all node counts, especially on less than two nodes, but
> of course that's hard to tell without trying!
Yes, used the same setting across all. Will add that to the options to explore.
> Finally, looking at octanol Verlet plot, especially in comparison with
> the water plot, what's strange is that the scaling efficiency is much
> worse than with water and varies quite greatly between neighboring
> data points. This indicates that something was not entirely right with
> those runs.
Yes, I suspected as much too, but due to time constraints have not gone back to look at them again, yet. I suspect there is probably a load issue that is skewing those results down, they got split across nodes or something like that. Supercomputer is currently rather heavily loaded.
Thanks for the comments, and I will get back with some more thorough results next month.
If there is anything else that you would be interested in knowing, options to look at and how it impacts things, let me know and I will look into those too.
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WYNN Stock Price Performance
Wynn Resorts’ shares have done poorly in 2022 thus far, but its recent share price performance in the past month has been good.
WYNN’s 2022 Year-to-date Stock Price Chart
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Wynn Resorts’ Stock Price Performance For The Last One Month
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On September 19, 2022, local media The Macau Post Daily reported that Chinese city “Zhuhai has raised the validity of the negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test (or NAT) result (a COVID-19 travel requirement in China) for arrivals from Macau to 48 hours from just 24 hours.” Gaming publication GGR Asia had previously highlighted in an August 1, 2022 article that Zhuhai is “the main land entry point for Mainland (Chinese) tourists to Macau.”
Prior to the pandemic outbreak in 2019, Mainland Chinese visitors made up around 90% of the tourist arrivals for Macau. Separately, a major holiday for Mainland China, National Day or Golden Week will fall in the period between October 1 and October 7, 2022, and this has traditionally been a key window for tourists from Mainland China visiting Macau.
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Hong Kong Quarantine Requirements Change Is A Positive Signal For Macau
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On Tuesday morning there was an article in the paper about Islamic creationists being a tad anal about the teaching of evolutionary theory. In such situations I usually employ the phrase ‘lighten up!’ and get back to more serious issues such as “dicks for fingers versus dick for a nose”. But for once, I actually slipped out of my apathetic shell and got a little bit angry. While I would like to precede this sentence with “for want of a better phrase”, I can’t: creationists are simply fucking nutters.
According to The Times groups of conservative Muslim scholars and students believe they have to make the choice between evolution and creationism, without any room for compromise. Now, an 800 word column is no place to sum up a centuries worth of arguments against religious belief, but as I’ve told several creationists who always seem so perplexed as to why I study a subject of lies (archaeology), evolution and religion can work together. Furthermore, creationism is a completely and utterly 100% flawed concept in light of all the evidence that archaeology, geology, paleontology and genetics have put forward. Many creationists argue that this ‘evidence’ is ‘just a test’, but for what end? So the majority of reasonable, logically orientated people could burn in Hell? Guess most of us Cambridge students are fucked then. And that whole “7 days” thing doesn’t have much going for it either. If I’m correct, Bernard’s Watch only premiered in 1997.
By the looks of it, creationism, like neo-nazis, are getting a bit out of hand. Earlier this year I read about the Creation Museum, which as the name suggests, is a museum dedicated to perpetuating the creationist farce. The existence of such a ridiculous museum makes me wonder why I can’t start my own museum, such as “the world according to Peter Sutcliffe education center”. That being said, they’d probably be of a similar vein, so I’d have competition. In my opinion, the most important question regarding creationism is the extent to which we let adults, be it teachers or parents, indoctrinate children with ideas that have no factual grounding. I suppose it all comes back to fundamental political questions of liberty and freedom, but really, if a school teacher told children that the “pull out before you shoot off” technique was the safest form of birth control, and genuinely believed that to be the case, would we stand aside and let them usher children into a life of 16 kids with 16 doses of child benefits? What if they taught that dealing crack to the elderly was acceptable way of celebrating the Harvest Festival? What if they encouraged their pupils to go swimming with Michael Barrymore?
I wonder if, amongst the creationist circles, you get those who are actually doubting the whole 7 day scam and quite fancy jumping the bandwagon into sanity. Imagine the day they finally snap, sitting amongst fellow believers for some pre-evening-service drinks, only to get so sick of Father John’s ridiculous denial of evolution that they stand up, pour their menial plastic cup of orange squash over someone’s head, going on to imitate the Hulk, throwing the tin of custard creams against the wall, showering everyone in Tesco-extra-value crumbs. This is followed by them pulling out their cock to shake around the room – piss everywhere – coupled with a few anguished screams of desperation, before storming out of the church hall to sprint to the nearest museum of antiquity. In the morning a cleaner will probably find them nestled amongst and cradling some bronze age bones muttering “I’m sorry” over and over again before being transferred to the nearest psychiatric care center. Sob stories like this should make us consider how we treat the creationist plight. Stonewall, Women’s Aid, Child-line? Creationists in Need more like.
So what are we to do? We turn to the one of the most powerful media forces influencing Britain’s world view: UK Living. “Creationist Makeover” is a show hosted by Anika Rice, John Fashnu and Richard Dawkins in which unfortunately blinkered members of the population with no concept of even the fundamentals of stratigraphy are taken off their DFS sofas and have their beliefs challenged, hopefully ending in a conclusion in which Take That play triumphantly in the background to newly found Darwinian smiles. Regular features of the show include a shoddily made CGI recreation of the pleistocene, in which Fashnu, Rice and Dawkins, dressed in mock leopard furs, give the bewildered creationist a tour around prehistory, showing them that there was indeed a time in which human’s shat on the floor and spoke in grunts. They then take said creationist 30,000 years into the future and surprise them with the fact that we’re still shitting and grunting. Fashnu will exclaim: ‘You didn’t expect that did you?’, and everyone will giggle at the hilarity of brute fact. Another feature would involve the age-old trust-building task. The creationist is forced to stand on a 3m high platform, blindfolded, and told to fall backwards in the trusting knowledge that they’ll be caught. However, in a twist of the format, they’re left to fall to the floor, probably breaking their collarbone, and proving that they shouldn’t trust everything they’re told.
And if UK Living turn down such an idea, I suppose I can always turn to Channel 5. And if even they won’t take it, then I guess it’s down to us: next time you meet a creationist, give them a slap on the wrist and tell them to stop being a silly billy.


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Contractors started resealing the 1km closed stretch of John Wilson Ocean Dr in Dunedin yesterday, in preparation for it being reopened to vehicles.
Test walking the freshly laid chip seal yesterday is Downer contractor Amy Williams (above).
Resealing is expected to be finished today, ready for road-marking and signage within two weeks, depending on weather conditions.
Dunedin City Council parks manager Lisa Wheeler said a decision on when vehicles would be allowed back on the road was expected to be made this week.
Councillors voted in December to spend $80,000 to reseal the road and reopen it to vehicles between 11am and 3pm on weekdays.
The road was closed in 2006 and reopened for two weeks in 2009.
Security guards will remove bollards at the St Kilda end of the road each weekday at 11am, allowing vehicles in.
The bollards would be replaced at 3pm each day, Ms Wheeler said.
The cost of the daily opening and closing would be about $5000 a year.
One side of the newly sealed road will be marked off for the use of walkers and cyclists when it is open to vehicle traffic. Outside those hours, non-motorised traffic is free to use the whole road.
The vehicle speed limit will initially be 50kmh, until funds have been found, via council support of community initiatives, to provide traffic calming required for an intended permanent solution of reducing the speed limit to 20kmh.
That could cost up to $94,000.
If such support is not forthcoming by May 1 this year, staff will report to councillors on whether the 50kmh speed limit is appropriate to continue on a permanent basis or whether an alternative is required.
Council senior traffic engineer Ron Minnema said a 7m-wide carriageway would be painted on the inland side of the road.


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10. Seek Professional Help if Needed
Seeking professional help is crucial if you find it challenging to strike a mindful balance between ADHD symptoms and alcohol consumption. A qualified healthcare provider or therapist can provide personalized guidance and support tailored to your specific needs. They can help you better understand the impact of alcohol on ADHD symptoms, offer coping strategies, and address any underlying issues that may contribute to unhealthy drinking habits. Embracing professional help demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to your well-being, empowering you to make informed choices and cultivate a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Remember, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone – seeking help is a courageous step towards positive change.
Achieving a mindful balance between ADHD symptoms and alcohol consumption is a journey that requires self-awareness, responsible choices, and a commitment to overall well-being. By educating oneself, setting limits, and practicing mindfulness, individuals can foster a healthier relationship with alcohol while managing ADHD symptoms effectively. Choosing alternatives, engaging in healthy coping mechanisms, and seeking professional support when needed are essential steps toward maintaining this balance. Remember, each person’s path is unique, and it is okay to seek help and guidance along the way. With determination and mindful decision-making, one can lead a fulfilling life, embracing both their ADHD journey and a mindful approach to alcohol consumption.

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Good morning! Today, we’re talking about how Brazil’s inflation may have already peaked. How PIX has made its mark on e-commerce. Brazilians’ trust in the Armed Forces. And the guest list to Jair Bolsonaro’s international bashing of the voting system.
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For example, are you going to become on full week long hunting trip out in the make? If you are, then you will definitely will need a high quality cartridge bag that can hold a variety of ammo in it also. After all, the hho booster were to be able to down, could be have unearth a different way manage the cartridges that can be found in it, and when you ran out of ammo while you were out there, assume either be out of luck or at the mercy of your companion you were hunting with to loan you a small amount of! So, as could possibly see, the cartridge bag you choose will create a big difference in how successful you’re in the hunt. A small, cheap bag end up being fine for your occasional shooting range visit, but it not work well for extended trips out into harsh wilderness.
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Gun ownership can provide you with many advantages of. You will have peace of mind knowing you can to protect your home and family. You may love massive of hunting your own food just target shooting. Guns sometimes get bad press, but once they are handled responsibly, they are able to be safely kept within your home. Once it heats up comes to owning and handling guns, “safety first” should generally be your guiding motto.


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The sheriff in Ottawa County said he is fed up and tired of being told he must keep cutting as his budget keeps decreasing.
Commissioners told Sheriff Floyd if he spends more than he's budgeted for, he'll have to dip into his own pockets to pay up. He said enough is enough.
Ottawa County Sheriff Jeremy Floyd said 2019 was a tough year for him.
He said in the three years he's been sheriff, county commissioners cut his budget more and more, and along with other jail issues, an electric fire in October forced inmates to move.
"This past year has been more difficult with the budget than any," Floyd said. "Earlier this year they put a restriction on me for payroll."
Floyd said his payroll budget was $400,000 less than last fiscal year.
District attorney Kenny Wright said the sheriff overspent in the past and commissioners want to make sure it doesn't happen again.
"The sheriff's payroll has been slightly exceeding what his allocation is," said Wright.
Floyd said he had to pay to fix plumbing and other issues just to get the jail up to code.
He said he had more than 60 employees when he took office in 2016 but was forced to lay off employees to save cash.
"Now we're operating with a staff in the 20s, which leaves me with one investigator, one deputy a shift, myself and the undersheriff - and a deputy for transports and courts," Floyd said.
last month county commissioners told Floyd if he went over budget he would have to pay expenses out of his own pocket.
"If you make a purchase you can be held personally responsible for that," said Wright.
Floyd, who's already concerned about only having one deputy patrolling each shift, said cutting more staff would cause a public safety issue.
"Something has got to give here," Floyd said. "The people of this county have to pay for this."
"Hopefully we'll come up with a longer-term goal to get our deputies up," Wright said.
Floyd said he may be forced to take legal action.
"I've had it easier fighting criminals in the street than our own county government," said Floyd.
County commissioners meet again on Monday.
Wright said they don't plan to discuss this issue specifically, but the residents can come and speak.

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Helping young people with care needs become adults
Published: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The council’s making improvements to the way it helps children with additional needs move into adulthood
Known as ‘transition’, this period can be a time of new opportunities and increased independence, but also difficulties as young people move on from familiar people, services and places.
Wandsworth Council has made a commitment to ensuring transitions are timely, smooth and meet the needs and aspirations of children as they grow into young adults and councillors met recently to check on progress. Read the committee paper.
Work will include improving the way the council works with partners such as health services, supporting young people to find jobs and homes, and improving the information available to young people and their families. The above video has been made to explain the transitions journey to young people and carers. This is narrated by young people who have gone through the transition period, and contact information is given of the teams and people young people are likely to work with.
A handy guide to Transition pathways has also been created and is available on the council’s website.
Cabinet member for children’s services Cllr Will Sweet said: “Our aim is to help young people and their families prepare for adulthood and to support and guide them to achieve their aspirations and goals.
“We want our young people to be independent and we want families and carers to be able to make choices that are right for them. This what the transitions journey is about - providing a supportive and caring network to help young people move to the next stage of their life.”
Find out more about available support for children with SEND and their families on the Wandsworth Local Offer site.


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The Mansión Alameda offers several gastronomical outlets from the elegante and rather formal Restaurant “La Brasserie” to the Bistrot & Lounge “El Patio” over the sumptuous bar with your favorite cocktails or smoke to the legendary Rooftop “Sunset Terraza”
Each morning a fresh and healthy breakfast is being served on the patio. Light lunches and dinners are available to residents as well as to external guests.
In addition, coffee, drinks, cocktails and wines are offered during the day and in the evening.
The cuisine is light and fresh with a touch of Mediterranean and Cuban. Only regional ingredients are used. Among the specialties you will the catch of the day, seafood specialties and grilled meat dishes.
The kitchen is open plan and operates as show-cooking where one can watch the Chef and his crew elaborate the dishes.
Restaurante «La Brasserie»
Elegant and formal Restaurant in the main house, under roof and with beautiful views to the patio and the garden.
Bar «El Bar»
The small and comfortable bar is located in the main building, is air-conditioned and offers a TV for all sport fans. This is the ideal place for an after-dinner drink or to enjoy a cigar. Just below the bar is the wine cellar, a restored jewel from the time when the house was built.
Bistrot & Lounge «El Patio»
The Bistrot & Lounge is fully outdoors on the patio and the perfect place to grab a bite inbetween or for lunch or to have a light meal at night. Breakfast will be served in this area too. Adjacent is our outdoor lounge with comfortable lounge seats and the typical Cuban old-style iron rocking chairs around the fountain.
Rooftop «Sunset Terraza»
On the top floor you will find our Rooftop Terrace with an astonishing 360°-view of Trinidad, the mountain range Topes de Collantes and Ancón Peninsula with sights of the Caribbean Sea. This is the unique place for cocktails and daily specials. The sunsets here are stunning and spectacular.

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An old school converted into part of a home near Bendigo is for sale with its own cricket pitch.
The former Newbridge School, built circa 1866, is on the market for the first time in about 15 years and is the “perfect blend of old meets new,” according to its listing.
The red-brick heritage-listed property once hosted children from across the region, which at the time was prospering as a result of the gold rush.
And while the school stopped operating in about 1993 due to declining enrolments, records from the Victorian government show, it remains standing today.
The 30 Raglan St residence has now been listed with a $930,000-$1.02m asking price.
Barry Plant Bendigo agent Bevan Tresize said the vendors had added a modern extension to the side of the original structure to make it into their home.
“They added on two new bedrooms, a kitchen, open-plan living and just a little area where you can sit and sunbake,” Mr Tresize said.
“You still have the old hallway from the school that leads into the new part …
“And there’s one bedroom and some open space in the original school.”
He said the cricket pitch hadn’t been used in recent years, but was still functional.
The agent said there was potential for someone to come in and “renovate the whole house,” including the school, to make a one-of-a-kind home for themselves.
“I think it would be a great purchase because it’s just so unique, you can’t find anything like it on the outskirts of Bendigo,” Mr Tresize said.
Other features of the home include an outdoor kitchen, two carports, five water tanks and underground water storage.
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It's the age old adage in the south: "who are your kin?" Relativity is everything and who your relatives are means the world. At The Kin, we are related and we are family. We are The Kin.
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Two major areas of concern have been identified as critical issues for Delaware’s Inland Bays— eutrophication (rapid plant growth due to excessive nutrients) and habitat loss.
Due to urbanization, agricultural activities, and low flushing rates, the Bays have become highly enriched with nitrogen and phosphorus. While these nutrients are essential for plant and animals growth , when present in excessive amounts, water quality can deteriorate as aquatic plant growth accelerates and the level of oxygen is reduced. In December 1998, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control promulgated Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for nitrogen and phosphorus for the Indian River, Indian River Bay, and Rehoboth Bay. A TMDL was promulgated for the Little Assawoman Bay in December 2004. To meet the load reductions required by the TMDLs, water quality goals include the elimination of all point sources if nutrient loading to the water bodies, along with a 40% reduction in nonpoint phosphorus loading in the Indian River Bay., Rehoboth Bay and Little Assawoman Bay, 1 65% reduction in the upper Indian Rover Watershed, a 40% reduction of nonpoint nitrogen loading in the Indian River Bay, Rehoboth Bay and Little Assawoman Bay, and an 85% reduction in the upper Indian River Watershed.
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There are at least 112 species of fish in our Inland Bays.


First it was chips, now it's LCDs . Authorities around the globe are investigating possible anticompetitive conduct in the LCD industry, according to activity at LG.Philips LCD offices.
Last Friday, officials from the Korean Fair Trade Commission visited LG Philips' offices in Seoul as part of an investigation into possible anticompetitive behaviour, the company said.
In addition, the Japanese Fair Trade Commission issued a notice to LG Philips' offices in Tokyo. and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a subpoena to LG.Philips' offices in California, it said.
Philips will cooperate with the investigation. It was not immediately known if other LCD companies had also been targeted.
Authorities around the globe are already investigating other chip markets for possible anticompetitive behaviour, including price fixing, and some companies have been fined. This was the first indication of an investigation into the LCD market.
The DOJ recently subpoenaed AMD as part of an investigation into the graphics processor market. It has fined companies for price-fixing in the DRAM market, and is also currently investigating similar issues in the Static RAM sector.
LG Philips, a joint venture of LG Electronics and Philips Electronics, is one of the largest makers of LCD screens. It competes with Samsung Electronics and Sony, among others.


Getting A Feel For The Show
Have you ever listened to a recording of a musical? A musical which you have never seen live, never seen any pictures of or seen any preview videos on YouTube? At some point we all have. And it you love the music then the first thing most people will do is search for a video to see how the whole production comes together. What if you didn’t have that luxury?
Theatre is taking every opportunity to embrace diversity. Disney is pioneering autism-friendly performances with toned down music, lighting and movement to give their audiences the best experience possible. Captioning has been increasing accessibility for hearing-impaired audiences back since opera required the service for translation. But what about if you are visually-impaired?
Musicals are intensely protective of their experience. That is why the industry finds the increasing popularity of movie musicals is so terrifying . . . because it gives away the whole hand releasing the music, costumes, dance routines, sets and more. Yet, sending the cast recording far and wide is okay because it only reveals one element of the production. But if you are a visually-impaired audience member, attending a live show is rather similar to listening to a cast album.
Go back to my example at the beginning of this post. No matter how much you want to see how all the theatrical elements come together, you only get exposure to the music. So how can theatre become more inviting for this select segment of the audience?
This was an issue which I had never really confronted until today. Everyone is exposed to the autism-friendly Disney performances on the news. Ticket buyers often see options for hearing-impaired audience members when booking their performances. But rarely is there any information for visually-impaired members of the audience. Until I was checking out some Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) performances today!
For each show in their 2015 season, MTC has joined in partnership with Vision Australia to enhance the experience of these patrons with two options. The first one is similar to the audio descriptions that occasionally appear in sub-titled films. Trained audio describers will narrate actions, expressions and gestures in a performance via a small receiver available to visually-impaired audience members. This is certainly helpful to add extra meaning to the words and music featured in their plays and musicals, but it still leaves out the visual spectacle that encourages most audience members to fork out enormous amounts of money for tickets. Enter tactile tours.
During specially nominated performances, guests are given a tour of the stage an hour before the show. They will be joined by the Stage Manager and Cast Members while they get to touch the props, feel the costumes and experience the sets in person while these production representatives explain these unique elements of the show.
What a wonderful idea! Not only will these audience members be able to have a more realistic understanding of the visual spectacle onstage, but they also get an experience that is awarded to no other audience members.
MTC have incorporated these opportunities into every mainstage production this season and hopefully these tactile tours will become an integral part of every professional production that tours Australia. The easy argument would be that there are so many costumes and sets in our professional shows – but even a few select costumes, props and sets would dramatically enhance the experience of visually-impaired audiences and increase the accessibility of theatre for everyone!


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Five Different Planets Will Align In The Kansas Night Sky During An Incredibly Rare Display
No matter what age you are, the night sky is a fascinating thing. It’s incredible to look up and think how much is going on up there and how small we really are here on planet Earth. Looking up at the night sky is going to be exceptionally impressive this month, though, because we’re being treated to a rare astronomical display. Five different planets will be aligned in a “planetary parade” that is incredibly rare. The best part about this occurrence is you don’t even need any special equipment to witness it – no telescope or special binoculars are required! Just wake up early and head out to a dimly lit area to check out the Kansas sky.
Are you planning to set your alarm to view this celestial event in the Sunflower State? We’ve got some great dark sky parks in Kansas that are fantastic spots to view the planetary parade!
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- What are some of the best places to view the planets visible in Kansas?
Kansas is a wide, open state home to wide, open skies, and there are numerous places all over the state perfect for viewing the planets and stars. Some of our favorite places to appreciate the night sky in Kansas include:
- The Glacial Hills Scenic Byway – find the tallest hill and make your temporary stargazing home on it.
- The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – this is Kansas at its finest. This is 100 percent pure Kansas. What’s better than that? Not a whole lot, except for maybe stargazing here.
- Mount Sunflower – this is Kansas’s highest point, and at night it gets quite dark, making it the perfect escape for any amateur astronomer.
Learn more about our favorite stargazing destinations in Kansas.
- Where else can I go stargazing in Kansas?
Obviously, the list isn’t limited to only the above-mentioned places; there are lots more! Other than the big cities, there are TONS of amazing rural areas with endless dark skies, like:
- Cross Timbers State Park – a lot of our awesome state parks would work for this, but Cross Timbers is particularly beautiful.
- Sheridan Wildlife Area – a hunting preserve by day and a stargazing mecca by night.
- Goodman State Fishing Lake – this lake way out in southwestern Kansas is perfect for night sky enthusiasts to enjoy.
Learn more about all the amazing dark sky locations in the United States.
- What are some amazing natural wonders in Kansas?
The list of Kansas’s natural wonders doesn’t begin and end with its dark night skies. If you’re interested in other natural wonders in Kansas, be sure to check out ones such as:
- Pillsbury Crossing – we think chasing waterfalls is a great idea, no matter what that song might have told you.
- Mushroom Rock State Park – this park is full of bizarre-looking geological oddities that are very unusual for Kansas’s landscape.
- Monument Rocks – another geological wonder nestled in the Sunflower State, you’ll find these in Gove County.
- Gypsum Hills – one word: photogenic!
Learn more about all of these natural wonders in Kansas and then some.


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We already know that Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (which might end up throwing Frank Miller's name into the official title) is coming later this summer on August 22nd. It was originally slated for release last October, but director Robert Rodriguez wasn't going to be done with the visual effects heavy film in time. Now word from Rodriguez comes from an interview with Sirius XM's Ron and Fez Show (via Collider) that the cut of the film is finished, and now all the effects just need to be done. We're hoping that means we'll get a trailer soon, but the exciting news is that Frank Miller is already talking about Sin City 3 in the works. ›››
Well, what do we have here? M. Night Shyamalan is apparently out making a "microfilm", or a film on a microbudget, titled Sundowning and is shooting it as we speak. Maybe Shyamalan did heed the advice of critics and go back home to make something small and independent. Our friends at SlashFilm have noticed Shyamalan tweeting recently about Sundowning, which is now shooting mostly around Philadelphia as he at one point mentions digging out a house covered in a foot of snow. It may or may not have anything to do with Shyamalan's other new film Labor of Love, which just got Bruce Willis, as M. Night boasts at another point "the cast is sensational." This instead seems to be a horror: "They literally jumped out of their seats." ›››
Continue reading M. Night Shyamalan is Now Filming Microbudget Horror 'Sundowning'
After delivering the fantastic Best Picture nominee The Social Network, chronicling the founding of Facebook, David Fincher is now moving onto a new project following another tech giant. Variety has word that Fincher is in early talks to direct Aaron Sorkin's developing untitled biopic on Apple founder Steve Jobs. If that team-up wasn't good enough, producer Scott Rudin is also on board the film based on Walter Isaacson's biography Steve Jobs, which was picked up by Sony Pictures all the way back in 2011. Sorking finally finished the script earlier this year and the studio is anxious to get the project moving. More below! ›››
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Following the unfortunate passing of Harold Ramis earlier this week, some were wondering what would happen with the forever gestating sequel Ghostbusters 3, which was meant to continue the paranormal comedy franchise written and starring the iconic comedian. Well, it sounds like Columbia Pictures still has every intention of making the film, but THR says the death of Ramis means that the script written by "The Office" duo Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky will need to be slightly reworked. However, since Ramis and the rest of the original Ghostbusters were minimally involved in the story, not much will be changed. ›››
Continue reading 'Ghostbusters 3' Script to Be Reworked After Death of Harold Ramis
Last August we heard that Crazy Heart and Out of the Furnace director Scott Cooper had taken over a new adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand after Ben Affleck had to step away due to his next directorial project Live by Night and his new job as Batman in the Man of Steel sequel. However, it appears Cooper didn't stick with the project either as The Wrap has learned Warner Bros. and CBS Films have zeroed in on Josh Boone, director of the forthcoming The Fault in Our Stars starring Shailene Woodley, to take over the project. He will also adapt the book himself into a single, R-rated film that will be "faithful to the book." ›››
It may yet happen. Don't give up all hope! Last summer we reported news that there might be a positive spin on the once-thought-dead sequel to Dredd, the rebooted comic book series starring Karl Urban as Judge Dredd from writer/producer Alex Garland. Now we have another early 2014 update that things are brewing and "discussions" are happening. A report from the Las Vegas Star Trek this week includes a quick mention of the Dredd sequel, and that Karl Urban says that "conversations are taking place between the studio, the director and writer". Sounds great to me, let's keep pushing for this and make it happen, sooner than later. ›››
Continue reading There Might Be Hope for a 'Dredd' Sequel After All, Says Karl Urban
Briefly: It's official - Warner Bros has confirmed a late 2014 release date for Paul Thomas Anderson's next film, Inherent Vice, starring Joaquin Phoenix (The Master, The Immigrant, Her) as 1970's pot-fueled private detective Larry "Doc" Sportello, based on the Thomas Pynchon character. PTA filmed late last year around Southern California, and will have the comedy ready for release starting December 12th, 2014. Warner Bros, the studio releasing the film, seems to be lining this up as another awards contender, as even @ERCboxoffice quips "just in time for awards season." The cast: Jena Malone, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Maya Rudolph and Sasha Pieterse. This should be fun. ›››
Continue reading P.T. Anderson's Next Film 'Inherent Vice' Set to Open December 2014
Though both 30 Minutes or Less and Gangster Squad mostly failed to impress audiences and critics, director Ruben Fleischer is pressing on with a new project at Disney. Still riding the wave of his success with Zombieland, the filmmaker is headed into more family friendly territory with Overnight, a film from Original Film producer Neal Moritz (21 Jump Street), which Variety simply describes as Home Alone in a toy store. But rather than focusing on just a kid, this time it's a father and son who win the chance to sleepover in some sort of amazing toy store. But it just so happens to be the night some guys try to rob it. ›››
Briefly: When Sony Pictures dated two more sequels for The Amazing Spider-Man franchise to hit theaters in 2016 and 2018, we weren't sure if director Marc Webb would return beyond this summer's forthcoming second film in the reboot franchise. Now we have an answer for at least one of the films as an analysis piece from Variety reveals that Webb is indeed on board to direct The Amazing Spider-Man 3, dated for release on June 10th, 2016. We already know Andrew Garfield will be back as Peter Parker, but the actor revealed last year that he's not yet contracted for the fourth film. Stay tuned for any updates. ›››
Continue reading Just Keep Swinging: Marc Webb to Direct 'The Amazing Spider-Man 3'
Each year at the Sundance Film Festival, folks like myself try and pick out which, if any, of the movies making their debut in Park City could become Oscar contenders later in the year. In 2013, I attended the indie film festival so I can attest to the Oscar buzz starting for something like Fruitvale Station screened. Ironically, none of the movies from Sundance 2013 made the cut for Best Picture, but screenplay nominee Before Midnight premiered there along with four of the five Best Documentary Feature nominees. But maybe some films from the 2014 Sundance Film Festival could get Oscar love. The question is, which ones? ›››
Continue reading Which Films from Sundance 2014 May End Up Being Oscar Nominees?
Following that potentially spoilerish TV spot for Captain America: The Winter Soldier that teases a big character death, we have a new poster showing off one of the new supporting characters. Robert Redford already got his own poster showing off his S.H.I.E.L.D. head character Alexander Pierce, and now one of the new heroes gets the spotlight. Anthony Mackie plays Cap's new sidekick Falcon, and the trailers have already shown him flying around and getting into the thick of the action, but now he and his bad ass wings get their own poster. We're pretty sure the sequel will top Thor: The Dark World and shake everything up. ›››
Continue reading Anthony Mackie Gets a 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' Poster
"You're not fooling anybody when you say that what happened was a natural disaster... You're lying! You're hiding something out there!" Warner Bros & Legendary have unleashed the second theatrical trailer for Gareth Edwards' Godzilla and it is epic, massively epic, in every possible way. We've seen one teaser trailer before but this time they up the ante and give us another exhilarating early glimpse without showing too much. The international cast is lead by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen and Ken Watanabe, plus Juliette Binoche who we have yet to see. This looks phenomenal, the return of the King of Monsters we've been waiting for. Bring it on, cannot wait. "In 1954, we awakened something..." ›››
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Recently it was revealed that DreamWorks Animation was planning a London theme park attraction called Shrek's Far Far Away Adventure, inspired by the animated film Shrek and the film franchise that followed. Now it sounds like we might get another film to add to the pile. Fox Business (via Variety) spoke with DreamWorks founder Jeffrey Katzenberg, and he clearly hinted that another film in the Shrek franchise might be in the works. Katzenberg said, "We like to let them have a little bit of time to rest, but I think you can be confident that we’ll have another chapter in the Shrek series." Because four just wasn't enough. ›››
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We already know Gerard Butler (300, Gamer) is taking the role once originated by Patrick Swayze in the remake of Point Break from Ericson Core, the director of photography from The Fast and the Furious (the first film from 2001) and Daredevil and director of the sports drama Invincible. And now we have word on who will take the role played by Keanu Reeves in Kathryn Bigelow's 1991 action thriller. THR reports G.I. Joe: Retaliation actor Luke Bracey will play Johnny Utah, the FBI agent who must infiltrate a group of extreme sports nuts who live life surfing big waves, but get some extra thrills from robbing banks. Read on! ›››
We have just one more chapter in Peter Jackson's trilogy adaptation of The Hobbit, and if you missed the second installment, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, you can catch the film on Blu-Ray and DVD on April 8th. But for everyone else who saw the film (and the fun cameo featuring J.R.R. Tolkien fanatic Stephen Colbert), we've got a cool featurette from David Clayton and the rest of the Academy Award nominated visual effects team at Weta Digital showing us how a combination of a motion capture performance from Benedict Cumberbatch and animators brought the dragon Smaug to life. Watch now! ›››
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Last year's late summer comedy We're the Millers starring Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Aniston was not only a surprise hit at the box office (it pulled in nearly $270 million worldwide on a budget of just $37 million), but it's one of the better written comedies in a long time. Now New Line is keen on getting the faux family back together for a sequel, and the Warner Bros. based company has just hired Due Date and Made of Honor writer Adam Sztykiel to script the sequel, but there's no indication of where the story might make the misfits turned family unit, and we're not exactly sure this comedy needs a sequel at all. Read on! ›››
"Kermit, you were like James Bond back there." We're just under a month away from the release of Muppets Most Wanted as Jim Henson's beloved creations head around the world when Kermit is mistaken for an international thief named Constantine. Now a second trailer for the film's release across the pond has arrived by way of comedian Ricky Gervais, who plays the right hand man to the frog thief who is identical to Kermit, save for one little mole and a silly French accent. This looks like it's going to deliver more of the clever, family fun we all loved about the return of The Muppets in 2011 with Jason Segel. Watch! ›››
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There's a theory of mine that's been in my head for a couple weeks now, and it's not going to be a popular one, but I also hope it doesn't come true. As much as many of my colleagues are looking to a potential shutout for American Hustle (though Jennifer Lawrence is looking pretty good for Best Supporting Actress), I think that 12 Years a Slave could be just as likely for that fate. Now, I'm not saying it should or that it will happen, but there's just as much of a chance for a 12 Years a Slave shutout as for American Hustle, so it's worth considering. Either one could join Captain Philiips, Nebraska, Philomena, and/or The Wolf of Wall Street as the Best Picture nominees that wind up going home empty-handed. ›››
Well, if you're wondering whether or not Sony Pictures' adaptation of the 80s series The Equalizer is any good, we seem to have an answer. While we've only seen a first look photo from the film starring Denzel Washington, The Wrap reports the studio is already planning a sequel to the film with Richard Wenk (The Expendables 2, Mechanic) returning to script the film, though it's not clear if director Antoine Fuqua would return and Washington doesn't have a deal in place yet. This would be Washington's first sequel, and apparently the film has been testing extremely well with early focus group screenings, so Sony wants to make sure they're ready to make a sequel by the time the film hits theaters this fall on September 26th. ›››
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Briefly: Following Wet Hot American Summer 12 years ago, Bradley Cooper took on his now Oscar nominated role in American Hustle, and he's attached to an adaptation of American Sniper as well. Now he's going for a quartet of "American" films as Deadline reports Cooper is attached to star in American Blood, a project which Warner Bros. picked up based on a 50-age proposal for a crime story written by New Zealand author Ben Sanders. Cooper will also produce the film through his 22nd & Indiana production banner. The future book will be adapted by Andrew Sodroski, who wrote the Black List script Holland, Michigan. No plot details are available at this time, but the book will arrive in the fall of 2015. Stay tuned. ›››
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Achieving adequate pain control depends on effectively assessing, treating, and monitoring pain. Pain is referred to as the fifth vital sign alongside temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration. To provide the best care possible, work with physicians and other members of the health care team to develop an individualized pain management program for each patient.
Pain has a sensory component and a reaction component. The sensory component involves an electrical impulse that travels to the central nervous system, where it’s perceived as pain. The response to this perception is the reaction component.
Pain is highly subjective and unique to the person experiencing it. Any report of pain must be assessed and addressed.
Pain also manifests differently according to each patient’s beliefs, culture, and age.
An older adult may not report pain and may metabolize and experience the effects of analgesic drugs differently than a younger patient. To assess pain in an older patient with cognitive dysfunction, use such cues as behavior (motor responses, facial expressions, crying) and physiologic changes (increased blood pressure and heart rate) in addition to self-reporting.
Children metabolize drugs differently from adults and may experience the effects of analgesics differently. When assessing pain in a child, use verbal, numeric, or picture scales to help determine the child’s pain level in addition to direct questions. Also watch for behavioral cues (facial expressions, crying) and physiologic changes (increased blood pressure and heart rate) to help determine the child’s pain level.
During the course of an illness, a patient may experience acute pain, chronic pain, or both.
Acute pain is caused by tissue damage from injury or disease. It varies in intensity from mild to severe and lasts briefly. It’s considered a protective mechanism because it warns of current or potential damage or organ disease. It may result from a traumatic injury, from surgical or diagnostic procedures, or from a medical disorder.
Chronic pain is pain that has lasted 6 months or longer and is ongoing. Although it may be as intense as acute pain, it isn’t a warning of tissue damage. (See Differentiating acute and chronic pain.)
It’s important for the nurse to have good pain assessment skills. The most valid assessment of pain comes from the patient’s own reports of his pain. (See PQRST: The alphabet of pain assessment.)
Many pain assessment tools are available. Whichever you choose, make sure that it’s used consistently so that everyone on the health care team is speaking the same language when addressing the patient’s pain.
The three most common pain assessment tools used by clinicians are the visual analog scale (see Visual analog scale, page 438
), the numeric rating scale (see Numeric rating scale, page 438
), and the FACES scale (see Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale, page 438
). The patient may exhibit many physiologic and psychological responses to pain, and the nurse should watch for these during a pain assessment. (See Pain behavior checklist, page 439

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MLabs is a full-service reference laboratory, with more than 35 years’ experience providing state-of-the-science tools and expertise to help clinicians and patients choose the right clinical path.
MLabs is part of Michigan Medicine – one of the largest hospital systems in the world, and one of the best – ranked #11 in the nation and #1 in the state by U.S. News and World Report.
MLabs’ hybrid model combines the scientific rigor and proactive infrastructure investment of a leading academic research institution with the efficiency, flexibility and responsiveness of a private reference lab.
MLabs connects pathologists, clinicians, health systems and commercial laboratories with the next-generation testing modalities and consultative support needed to meet the challenges of personalized, precision medicine.
MLabs offers the uncompromised credibility and integrity of Michigan Medicine’s Department of Pathology Laboratories at one of the nation’s top academic medical centers. For your convenience, we have posted all of our certifications and accreditations.
MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.
The majority of Michigan Medicine’s pathology enterprise – including MLabs, now occupies 146,000 square feet configured with lean facility design principles located at the North Campus Research Complex, located about 4.5 miles from the main hospital campus.
BEHIND OUR WORK
Meeting the needs of today’s patients by delivering the highest quality laboratory results in a cost-effective manner, offering:
- A complete menu of the laboratory tests that drive personalized medicine, including state-of-the-science molecular diagnostic and interpretive services
- Nationally-recognized faculty, easily accessible for consultation
- On-time delivery of effective, comprehensive reports
- Dedication to creating and supporting strategic pathology partnerships
Driving tomorrow’s health care solutions with state-of-the-science, personalized laboratory information and consultation.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jeffrey Myers, M.D. is the A. James French Professor of Diagnostic Pathology and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Quality at Michigan Medicine. Since 2011, he has served as MLabs’ Medical Director.
Dr. Myers studied medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine before transferring to Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he earned his medical degree. Following a pathology fellowship and an academic appointment at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, he served for a decade as Division Chair in Anatomic Pathology at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Myers’ interest in surgical and thoracic pathology is matched by his strong commitment to quality, safety, service excellence and innovation. His current focus is understanding the value of working directly with patients and families to transform their experience of pathology services and extending that patient-centered care model to MLabs’ diverse portfolio of regional and national clients.
MLabs Associate Director Julia Dahl, M.D., is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with special expertise in immunohistochemistry, GI/liver and placental pathology. Dr. Dahl has lectured and authored numerous journal articles and book chapters on pathology and is a past treasurer and chair of the finance committee for the U.S. & Canadian Academy of Pathology.
Dr. Dahl was recruited to U-M in 2016 after fifteen years in private practice. Before joining MLabs, she focused on GI/liver pathology in high-volume specialty laboratories, founding Mosaic Pathology Consultants, a Memphis, TN-based provider of specialty and hospital-based pathology, in 2005. Mosaic turned to MLabs as a primary partner for consultation in flow cytometry and molecular diagnostics to help them serve a more diverse and complex patient base. Dr. Dahl is also Founder, C.E.O. and Medical Director of DxOptim, LLC, a manufacturer of quality control materials for immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and histochemical stain procedures.
As a physician leader, academician and entrepreneur, Dr. Dahl brings a unique perspective to the MLabs leadership team.
Deirdre Fidler provides strategic planning and managerial oversight for MLabs’ administrative and operational activities. She has held a variety of roles in the MLabs division, including contracting, billing and finance, client services, and operations.
Fidler’s 30+ year career with the University of Michigan began as a Medical Technologist. She joined MLabs in 1995 after earning a master’s degree in health service administration from the U-M School of Public Health.
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Karla Bialk leads MLabs’ business development team, responsible for strategic planning and initiatives related to growing business volume and expanding our geographic reach.An accomplished healthcare executive with an impressive record of success, Karla is committed to inspiring teams, maximizing talent and championing continuous improvement.
Prior to joining MLabs, Karla served in various leadership roles at Ascension-Providence Health System (formerly St. John Health), including Business Development Director and Core Lab Director, after gaining significant hands-on experience, first as a medical technologist and then a client services representative, supervisor, specialist and manager.
NEWS & EVENTS
As the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to mutate over time and new booster vaccines become available, the question arises, are the multivalent boosters more effective at improving immune response than the monovalent vaccines with which we began? This question was addressed by a multi-site group from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (New York) and from the University of Michigan Medical School Department of Pathology.
The American Board of Pathology Announces the Appointment of May Chan, MD to the Test Development and Advisory Committee for Dermatopathology
The Department of Pathology offers its congratulations to Dr. May Chan, Professor of Dermatopathology, on her appointment to the American Board of Pathology's Test Development and Advisory Committee beginning in 2023. "As an established subject matter expert in dermatopathology, the contributions of Dr. Chan will be highly valued," commented Bonnie Woodworth, ABP Communications Director. Chan, who also serves as the Program Director for the Dermatopathology Fellowship Program, commented, "With this appointment, I’ll be joining seven esteemed dermatopathologists in designing and writing questions for the dermpath board exam and for the dermpath portion of the anatomic pathology board exam.


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2 Corinthians 4:4 “In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” ~CSB
When God created us, He created us with a purpose. He created us with everything we need to succeed in His plan for our lives. The enemy knows this That is why in the text, the enemy is referred to as ‘the god of this age’. In the text it says that he has, “…blinded the minds…”. And even though the text says he has done this to the ‘unbelievers’. Think about what his worldly influence has done and will do to those of us who believe.
For me it was my ego, anger, and alcohol. The world taught me that I wasn’t going to let anyone say anything to me that I felt was an insult. I wasn’t going to be outdone by the next one. I didn’t have an anger issue, (that’s what I told myself). I was just speaking my mind when I yelled or kept someone from talking or giving their opinion.
And as far as the drinking, I would always say I only had ‘two or three’ drinks. I was a grown man; and I could handle my liquor. When we take stands like these, we are allowing ourselves to fall into the world and way of the enemy. Just because another individual challenges our manhood or position in life, we don’t always have to respond in a way that is not of God.
But the world has taught us, we do. Non-believers don’t know any other way, but those of us who are Christians, well, we soon forget what the Word has taught us. That devil, because we allow him control of our flesh, ‘blinds’ us to the gospel that tells us God says to love our neighbors, enemy and friends alike, (Matthew 5:44; 22:39).
Whenever you get to that place in life where you feel you are about to walk in ‘ungodly’ territory; meaning you are about to do, say or act in a way that is ungodly to defend yourself, think about where God has brought you and why. The beginning of Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians says that since we have this blessing of wisdom from God in knowing our purpose because of His love for us, we should not give up. Even though we may remember shameful things, we don’t act on those desires anymore.
But we now walk in God’s eyes, with Him as our only audience knowing that if anyone or anything is attempting to destroy what He has created in us, He will deal with it, not us. He wants us to act according to His will so that He and His glory can be shown in us. This way the unbelievers that cross our paths have a chance at redemption from what they witness in us.
Allow God to reveal Himself to others allowing them the chance to transform on their own free will, just as we did. And just as we received the blessing of forgiveness and love from our Father in heaven, they will as well. Don’t allow the enemy’s influences to blind you from what you already know. Allow what you now to feed your Spirit and make it strong enough for you to always ‘see’ God’s glory and receive His wisdom.
May the Lord continue to keep His unchanging had upon you as you journey in His Son Jesus’ name,
Authors Billy & Yolanda
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There are several various methods to this. One of them would be to not use public system set all. This is inconvenient. Especially wherever cellular Internet units are involved, cellular companies oftentimes demand large costs for information overages.
Until you have an old contract that also allows you to get infinite knowledge, your cellular phone provider possibly does demand you following a certain amount of knowledge has been saved by your phone. This means that public systems are now and again the best choices for examining your email and different tasks.
Community networks may also be excellent for meeting with persons if you want to collaborate for perform purposes. A good lots of people are actually applied from their homes. What this means is that there is number key company for them to match at making use of their peers or with people who they’re working together with on a project. Focusing on a community Net connection is frequently the most effective option for these workers. You’ll have the capability of a community system with most of the security of a firmly managed individual network with a VPN service.
The Extranet VPN is made to let secure connectivity from each business partner office to the business core office. Security is the principal target considering that the Internet will soon be employed for taking all knowledge traffic from each company partner. There is a signal connection from each organization partner that’ll end at a VPN modem at the company core office. Each business spouse and its expert VPN switch at the core office may start using a router with a VPN module.
The VPN service will continue to work no matter where you’re located. These companies are not destined to your home network. If you want for connecting to the Internet around a public system, doing so over a VPN system ensures your communications are protected and that you are not prone to being spied upon by people that are sometimes just snooping or who could have much more threatening purposes for almost any information they find.
Community systems will be inherently dangerous. You merely haven’t any method of accurately assessing how much time the owners spend on their security and how excellent of employment they do for the reason that time. A VPN system could make community browsing secure and productive voir la ligue des champions.
A Proxy, or VPN will work to keep your internet activities on the “down low.” These solutions behave as a go-between for your personal computer and the internet. But despite thee you have to be careful, as a few of the add-ons and extensions, (often Java, or Thumb extensions,) may broadcast your concealed IP. Therefore ensure that all the programs you’re applying is only going to utilize the proxy or VPN to communicate.
Another downfall that lots of don’t foresee is that some VPNs and Proxy companies keep records of the activities that you conduct on the internet… research your options here, you’ll need a support that keeps number records, or at minimum purges, (or removes,) the records on a regular basis.
That module offers IPSec and high-speed hardware encryption of packages before they’re transported over the Internet. Peer VPN routers at the company primary company are dual homed to various multilayer buttons for url range must one of many links be unavailable.
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Sedgwick County set a new overtime payment record last year $6.9 million, which is 16% more than spent in 2017. Much of the overtime goes to police, fire and jail personnel. A detention deputy collected the largest amount at more than $61,000. The next two highest collected overtime pay of $60,233 and $45,261 respectively. Overtime pay for detention staff alone cost $1.6 million alone in 2018. That is a decrease from the 2017 amount of nearly $1.8 million.
The data comes from an Open Records request from Kansas Policy Institute and is published online at KansasOpenGov.org. A full payroll listing of total pay collected by Sedgwick County employees is here.
There can be a wide variety of reasons behind increased overtime for counties, including an ongoing struggle in the county to hire and retain detention deputies. In December 2018, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office lowered eligible age for detention deputies. Deputies may appreciate the extra income that can be as much or more than their base pay, but working excessive overtime can take a personal toll, and having tired workers raises public safety concerns.
High amounts of overtime will also create higher pension costs for taxpayers. The two hypothetical pension benefit estimates below were prepared for The Sentinel by Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS), based on the assumptions noted beneath the calculations. The pension calculation formula is final average salary (FAS) times years of service times a percentage multiplier for each pension system; 1.75% for the regular KPERS system and 2.5% for the KPERS Police and Fire system.
A retiree covered by KP&F with 30 years of service and whose base pay averaged $58,000 over their three highest years of earnings would receive an annual pension of $43,500. But if that person collected $50,000 in overtime each of their last three years, their pension would jump to $81,000 annually. And over the first twenty years of retirement, the portion related to overtime costs taxpayers $750,000.
A retiree covered by the regular KPERS system with 30 years of service and whose base pay averaged $53,000 over their three highest years of earnings would receive an annual pension of $27,825. But if that person collected $15,000 in overtime each of their last three years, their pension would be $35,700 annually. And over the first twenty years of retirement, the portion related to overtime costs taxpayers $157,500.
Higher costs usually mean higher sales and property taxes. Sedgwick County property tax has increased 103% since 1997 according to data Kansas Policy Institute obtained from the Kansas Department of Revenue through open records requests. That increase is 1.6 times the combined rates of inflation and population change over the period.
County employees provide valuable service to the people they serve. Reviews of employee compensation isn’t a criticism of them or the service they provide. However, taxpayers also need to know how money is spent and the implications for potential tax increases. There is also valuable insight to be gained regarding the management of valuable human resources. Vast amounts of overtime can be symptoms of bigger problems within government, and something taxpayers and county employees deserve to have addressed.


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Every other week Scott Jon Siegel contributes Off the Grid, a column about card games, board games, and everything else non-digital.
Last time on Off the Grid, we looked at the über-complicated Universal Fighting System. Attempting to ward off a headache, this week I've decided to look at Ghoulash, a dungeon-crawling 2-player paper game that doesn't do much in the strategy department, but makes up for it with easy-to-learn gameplay, and a stylish means of publication.
Ghoulash is best described as a pared down version of Dungeons and Dragons, where both players are DMing for each other. Game boards are sold in Ghoulash "Scenario Pack" magazines, each featuring three unique scenarios, with four copies each. Each scenario features a map of the 2D terrain, and special instructions on top of the basic rules. Both players use copies of the same map at the same time, making the game a race to see who can complete the objectives first.
At the start of each game, players decide where to place items, hazards, and the game's titular Ghouls on the grid. Once all obstacles are placed, players take turns moving, dictating to their opponents where they'd like to move on the grid, with the opponents in charge of telling them when they've encountered something. Both players track the movements and obstacles of their opponents on one copy of the map, while keeping track of their own movements on another.
For each player, the game is technically a one-player experience. The object therefore becomes to make your opponent's version of the game board as difficult to traverse as possible, allowing you to secure a win first. There's not a lot of complexity here, making each play-through a lightweight experience with little depth to unlock. Sometimes, however, this isn't a bad thing. The accessibility means anyone can literally pick up a scenario pack and begin playing; the game requires only a pen or pencil in addition to the packs, garnering Ghoulash bonus points in my book for its minimalism.
My only real guff with Ghoulash is the price per scenario pack. The magazines' interior pages are printed on flimsy newsprint in greyscale, and each pack has a definite "comic book" aesthetic in terms of its size and portability. So why, when comic books cost around $2.99 USD each, does each "issue" of Ghoulash set you back a whopping $6.95?
Final Verdict: Price pet peeve aside, Ghoulash's slick look and unique publishing format make it a good portable option for any casual non-digital gamer. Gamers born and raised on the hard stuff might find Ghoulash to be a bit too simplistic, but they should probably just deal with it and enjoy the damn game. I know I did.
Scott Jon Siegel is a fledgling game designer, a professional blogger, and a mediocre cook. His words and games can be found at numberless, and he's super-excited to be attending the Festival des Jeux in Cannes this week.
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