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Lands’ End is opening a brick-and-mortar at the Fair Lakes Shopping Center in Fairfax, Virginia, later this month.
The location will be the company’s first stand-alone store in Virginia, and one of only two in the D.C. region. Lands’ End opened its first stand-alone store in the D.C. area in Rockville, Maryland, last fall at Congressional Plaza.
Lands’ End does the majority of its sales online and through its catalogs, though the company does have 25 other brick-and-mortar stores, and has said its goal is to open 40 to 60 stand-alone stores over the next several years.
Lands’ End has also severed ties with Sears, and has been closing its store-within-a-store locations inside Sears Department stores. (Sears bought Lands’ End in 2002, but sold it in 2014. Dodgeville, Wisconsin-based Lands’ End is now a separate, publicly-traded company.)
Like the Rockville store, the Fair Lakes Lands’ End will be a hybrid, with kiosks and a dedicated digital shopping area for access to all of its online products, as well as the in-store merchandise.
The Fair Lakes store opens Feb. 27.
Editor’s note: A company spokesperson said the kiosks will not have touch screens. This story has been updated to reflect that new information.


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Tonight is the big night!
The 25th celebration of the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards. We’re celebrating the biggest achievements from our favorite film and television productions!
Get ready for an unforgettable night and be sure to tune in to see if your favorite stars take home a SAG award tonight.
Before we tune into the big show, we’re here to showcase our favorite red carpet looks from the silver carpet. That’s right, not red carpet. In honor of the 25th celebration, the Screen Actors Guild Awards has partnered with Reynolds Wrap in order to bring you a silver carpet.
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Series of initiatives for Muslim world coming: Obama
Having dispatched a special envoy to the Middle East, the US President Barack Obama has said that his administration would be making a series of initiatives to reach out to the Muslim world in the coming days.world Updated: Jan 27, 2009 16:55 IST
Having dispatched a special envoy to the Middle East, the US President Barack Obama has said that his administration would be making a series of initiatives to reach out to the Muslim world in the coming days.
Addressing the Muslim world directly from the capital of an Islamic country would be the next move. "It is something that is going to be important," Obama said.
"I want people to recognise, though, that we are going to be making a series of initiatives," he said.
"Sending George Mitchell to the Middle East is fulfilling my campaign promise that we're not going to wait until the end of my administration to deal with Palestinian and Israeli peace, we're going to start now. It may take a long time to do, but we're going to do it now," Obama said.
"We're going to follow through on our commitment for me to address the Muslim world from a Muslim capital. We are going to follow through on many of my commitments to do a more effective job of reaching out, listening, as well as speaking to the Muslim world," he said.
The President said he will also be seen following through with dealing with a drawdown of troops in Iraq, so that Iraqis can start taking more responsibility.
"And finally, I think you've already seen a commitment, in terms of closing Guantanamo, and making clear that even as we are decisive in going after terrorist organisations that would kill innocent civilians, that we're going to do so on our terms, and we're going to do so respecting the rule of law that I think makes America great," Obama said.
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The Turkey Flat vineyards and winery are now situated on the historic Section One property in the centre of the Barossa. The Schulz family became owners of the Turkey Flat property in around 1865 and while they continued to tend the ancient vineyard, they also developed a thriving butchers business.
Grenache has its origins in Spain and is particularly well suited to the Barossa climate due to its ability to withstand extremes of heat, aridity and wind. The fruit for this wine was predominantly sourced from 98 year old Grenache vines grown on the Turkey Flat Vineyard. These old vines produce fantastically concentrated fruit which translates into a style of Grenache for which Turkey Flat has become famous.
The wine is one of power, balance and is exceptionally varietal. The nose delivers black fruit and a subtle hint of bracken. The palate follows with a rich body of fruit and layered space, bound by a deep structure and modest oak integration.
Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for Best Young Red Wine ~ Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2017
Best Grenache, GSM and Associated Varieties ~ Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2017
Gold Medal & 96 Points ~ Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2017
Predominantly from 100+-yo vines on the home vineyard. Here the cherries are red, the raspberries dark, and fine tannins run throughout the palate. It is an iconic wine, and while the yields are less than those from younger vines, the quality is markedly consistent from year to year, with none of the confection that is common in the Barossa Valley. This is a grandstand bargain, winner of the Jimmy Watson Trophy '17. Rating: 96 Points; James Halliday
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Trump Surrogates Try to Explain Comey Firing, 2026 World Cup Bid Organizers Seek Trump Meeting, Betsy DeVos Booed at Commencement at HBCU: P.M. Links
Trump surrogates are trying to defend the president's termination of FBI Director James Comey. Asked about the firing, Russia President Vladimir Putin said it would have "no effect" on U.S.-Russian relations.
- The Senate unexpectedly rejected an attempt to repeal a regulation on methane emissions at drilling operations on public lands.
- The U.S. government posted a $182 billion surplus, according to data from the Treasury Department.
- Organizers for the U.S.-led bid for North America to host the 2026 World Cup are seeking a meeting with President Trump.
- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was booed while giving the commencement address at Bethune-Cookman University.
- A fistfight broke out among passengers on a Southwest flight that had landed in Burbank.


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My recent learning experience was from one of my psychology modules. The prescribed book is Personology from individual to ecosystem, chapter 17 i.e. African perspective. The driving point of this chapter is “Why an indigenous African psychology not develop?” The chapter cited the importation of the mainstream psychology a predominately “Euro-American” science into Africa resulting in a lack of development of a purely African personology theory. Several recommendations are made in terms of how this can be changed or improved. Also covered in this chapter is the topic on “Views on psychopathology” Some of the sub-topics covered included:
How do traditional Africans view illness and pathological behaviour? The role of ancestors in the lives of traditional Africans
The difference between the African and western conceptions of stress Dreams, spirits and sorcerers
The link between psychotherapy and traditional healing
As an African it was not difficult to relate some of my experiences to what was explained in the terms of the African believes and practices. Recommendations were made to psychologist practicing in Africa on how to treat African patients in line with their beliefs. The aha-moment for me was when I acknowledged the African way of living which I myself and my immediate family do not practice. This brought me back to Freire’s “Culture of silence” from SCK 201-3 module guide. Freire defines the culture of silence as cultural invasion where invaders penetrate the cultural context of another group. Colonisation and militarisation dominance are said to be conducive to the development of the culture of silence. I found the insight into colonisation very interesting. Being a black African who stays in Africa I am personally not complaining that I refuse to believe in ancestors or traditional healers. I personally feel that colonisation did bring a lot of change to Africa; the question I asked myself is at what cost? Africa has natural resources, we have been “civilised” and educated but majority of African countries are still dependant on European aid. Why? I enjoyed sharing and debating the “Views on psychopathology” and Freire’s theory with my work colleagues. We all conceded that even though we are liberated and gained “independence” we are still indirectly colonised. We also reached a consensus that corruption and lack of accountability are some of the reasons that are delaying progress in Africa. Question 2
There are so many different perspectives to psychology that explain the different types of behaviour. No one perspective has explanatory powers over the rest. Some contradict one another, overlap with each other or build upon one another. Behaviourist perspective is different from most other approaches because people (and animals) are viewed as controlled by their environment and specifically that people are the result of what they have learned from their environment. Behaviourism is concerned with how environmental factors affect observable behaviour. The psychosexual perspective by Freud believes that events in people’s childhood can have a significant impact on behaviour as adults. Feud also believed that people have little free will to make choices in life and that human behaviour is determined by the unconscious mind and childhood experiences. Humanistic psychology emphasizes the study of the person as a whole (holistic approach). This perspective suggests that each person is responsible for their own happiness and well-being. It suggests that humans have innate capacity for self-actualization which is a unique desire to achieve one’s highest potential as a person. Because of this focus on the person and his or her personal experiences and subjective perception of the world, the humanists regarded scientific methods as inappropriate for studying behaviour. Cognitive psychology perspective focuses on the study of cognition...
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State of Nitish Dream project: Water tower caves in month after inauguration
PATNA—A water tank constructed under tap water to every home scheme in Bihar collapsed and fell down on the ground barely a month after its inauguration, exposing corruption in the scheme.
The water tank had been fitted atop iron poles to supply piped water to Beldar Bigha village in Gaya’s Gurua block little over a month ago.
On Sunday, the moment the motor was switched on to fill the water tank, the iron poles could not sustain the load and broke down. As a result of which, the water tank fell down on the ground and collapsed.
Local villagers said the tap water project had been constructed at the cost of Rs16 lakh (Rs1.6 million). They have alleged large-scale corruption in the project and demanded action against the culprits.
“Har ghar nal ka jal” (tapped water to every home), strangely is the dream project of chief minister Nitish Kumar but ironically it has now become a victim of corruption, many allege.


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Bus Line 204 is Now under the Care of Sofia Municipality with New Vehicles
As of Monday, September 16, Line 204 will be taken over by Sofia Motor Transport EAD, the Sofia Municipality announced.
It will be serviced by new buses, with twice as much space as the current ones, and will be of the highest environmental class. They are part of the third batch of the 60 articulated MAN buses the municipality is delivering this year.
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Arsenal loanee Joe Willock came off the bench to score a dramatic equaliser and deny Tottenham a place in the top four.
Harry Kane’s quickfire double after Joelinton’s opener looked to have moved Jose Mourinho’s side up three places into the Champions League spots. But Willock, who had only been on seven minutes, had other ideas as he fired off the underside of the bar to bag a precious point for the relegation-threatened Magpies.
Joelinton opened the scoring after 28 minutes with just his fourth league goal since arriving for £40million two summers ago. But Spurs were ahead just six minutes later thanks to Kane’s double, which takes his tally to 19 for the season.
The numbers are just ridiculous – in all competitions, the Spurs skipper has been involved in 49 goals this season (29 goals and 16 assists).
The first, 26 seconds after Joelinton’s strike, was as easy as they come, capitalising on Emil Krafth’s shocking attempted clearance to poke into an empty net. But the second was a thing of beauty, latching onto Tanguy Ndombele’s neat pass before rifling low across Martin Dubravka into the bottom corner.
Kane then missed a golden chance to claim a hat-trick and seal the points – and he was made to pay when Willock smashed home from close range at the death.
Bruce made five changes after their mauling at Brighton last time out, with Matt Ritchie handed his first start since calling his manager a ‘coward’ in a training ground bust-up last month.
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Treatment of non-monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis by transcutaneous parasacral electrical nerve stimulation
Journal of Pediatric Urology, Volume 6, Issue 5, 2010, pages 486 - 489
To evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous parasacral electrical stimulation (TCPSE) in the treatment of non-monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (NMNE). Also, we evaluated possible pretreatment predictors of TCPSE failure.
Materials and methods
Nineteen children diagnosed with NMNE who underwent TCPSE were studied prospectively. There were 6 boys and 13 girls with a mean age of 9.05 ± 3.153 years (range 5–17 years). The sessions were performed three times per week for a maximum of 20 sessions, for 20 min each and at a frequency of 10 Hz.
For eight children (42%) the nocturnal enuresis resolved, four (21%) presented a reduction in nocturnal episodes to less than one a week, six (32%) presented no change and one (5%) had increased frequency of NMNE. Symptoms present before treatment, such as daytime incontinence, frequency, constipation and occurrence of urinary tract infection, were not predictors of failure after TCPSE.
TCPSE can be an effective treatment for NMNE, but about a third of patients will need another kind of treatment. No pretreatment factor was determined that predicted TCPSE failure.
Keywords: Nocturnal enuresis, Incontinence, Urinary tract infection, Children, Electrical stimulation.
Department of Urology and Physical Therapy, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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Ikan Bakar ParameswaraCurrently Closed
- Address: KM 12, Jalan Pengkalan, Pulau Besar, 75460 Ayer Molek, Melaka, Malaysia
- Timings: 05:00 pm - 11:59 pm Details
- Phone: +60-126913501
- Ticket Price: Free
- Tags: Restaurant, Family And Kids, Point Of Interest
Don’t know where to have great seafood when in Malaysia? Check out the Ikan Bakar Parameswara restaurant in Ayer Molek. Located across the sea, this restaurant is 30-40 minutes away from the city of Melaka. Due to the restaurant’s popularity, it is usually crowded on all days and making a reservation in advance is highly recommended. If you want to avoid standing in the queue, it’s best to get there early in the evenings. The food is great, service is excellent, and the price is affordable too. The delicious Nasi lemak served with seafood dishes is a must try or else you can choose from their other mouth-watering dishes. An ideal place to enjoy seafood cuisine, head there with your family and friends to have a great feast.
Ikan Bakar Parameswara Reviews & Ratings
Where else to get good sea food if not in Melaka. Our favourite family place whenever we go to Melaka. Zek always suggest and provide us with innovative wonderful yet authentic dishes. Reasonably priced. A must go place to food lovers. Like me, if you are taking the elders with wheelchair, I suggest, go for early dinner at 6pm.
taste wise for me, i think it is just normal taste. nothing so special. its good go bring families. choose your sits wisely because some part of the restaurant is a bit hot. heat from the grill n kitchen.
Been here 3rd time already... One of best attractions in Umbai, Melaka.. they served fresh seafood.. just choose your favourite one.. normally full on weekend or public holidays.. you should came early so that easy to get parking, choosing table and of course still a plenty of choices kind of seafood.. explore yourselve!!
Good seafood restaurant 👍🏻 me and my family came early (around 5pm) so we got our orders really fast. So please come as early as possible to avoid long waiting for order or bad food quality.
Prices are reasonable. Most of seafood are fresh and deliciously cooked. Service was fast and so efficient.

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More pushbikes are being converted into electric bikes by having motors or batteries added. A number of electric-assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs) have been seized by officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary as part of a clampdown on the crime.
On Twitter, a police spokesman said: "We've seized a number of electric powered transporters and electric pedal bikes as part of an operation targeting the use of electrically assisted bicycles. We've found they're converted with batteries and motors being added making them motor vehicles."
A Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesperson said: “There are three elements for a legal EAPC which is to have a maximum power of 250 watts, have pedals fitted to propel the bike and to not be able to travel faster than 15.5mph.
"People have been converting bicycles to be in excess of the 250 watts limit therefore making them motor vehicles.
“This means that the bicycles or transporters function in the same way as motorbikes so need to comply with the Road Traffic Act and be licensed, insured and registered. Any bikes of this type can be seized and disposed of under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.”
More information about what regulations EAPCs have to adhere to can be found here.

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I rise to stand up for the magnificent doctors, midwives and nurses at Epworth Geelong’s maternity service – and the thousands of women and families who have relied on this vital service since 2016.
They have been abandoned – by their local Labor MPs, by the Albanese and Andrews Labor governments, by a lacklustre nurses’ union and by Epworth’s cold-hearted management.
Given the tens of millions of dollars that Epworth Geelong received in state and federal funding including to help build a full-service hospital, the closure of the maternity unit constitutes a real betrayal of our community.
I condemn the appalling lack of action and lack of compassion from the member for Corio and the member for Corangamite in the other place who stood idly by as women and families pleaded for help. Their failure to do anything is appalling.
Our public hospital system depends on a strong private health system – and as Senator Ruston has made clear after we met with Epworth management, Labor’s health minister has a workforce crisis on his hands – and rather than working with his state counterparts, he is leaving regional communities high and dry including the people of Geelong.
In the fastest growing region in the country, we cannot afford to lose any health services, public or private, especially as State Labor has put the Barwon Women and Children’s facility on the backburner.
I also condemn Epworth, driven by cost cutting, which ran a sham consultation and recruitment process to justify closing its maternity unit – so seriously misleading its two obstetric practices based there that this could constitue a breach of the law. That’s why I have reported Epworth to the ACCC.
I congratulate my Liberal parliamentary colleagues who’ve stood up for Epworth – if we had been in power this never would have happened.
Labor and Epworth, hang your heads in shame.

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Alain De Botton wants you to get real about your relationships.
Many people grow up believing that marriage is in some way magical - the bringing together of two people who are perfect for each other. A marriage characterized by ever-present happiness and love, little conflict, and shared desires, likes, goals, and values.
Research in the states has shown that almost 75% of people believe in the idea of a soul mate, or one true love. Unfortunately for them, research has also shown that the more a person believes in the idea of one true love, the less likely that person is to be successful and happy in their relationships. They tend to bail when things get difficult.
It comes down to expectations, and commitment to relationships when they don't meet unrealistically high expectations.
People with realistic expectations, and a willingness to struggle through difficult times while still committed to the relationship, tend to do best. A key component of this is self-awareness, more specifically recognizing our own idiosyncrasies and why we might be difficult to be with.
This piece in the New York Times lays it all out, raw:
Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person
By Alain de Botton
IT’S one of the things we are most afraid might happen to us. We go to great lengths to avoid it. And yet we do it all the same: We marry the wrong person.
Partly, it’s because we have a bewildering array of problems that emerge when we try to get close to others. We seem normal only to those who don’t know us very well. In a wiser, more self-aware society than our own, a standard question on any early dinner date would be: “And how are you crazy?”
Perhaps we have a latent tendency to get furious when someone disagrees with us or can relax only when we are working; perhaps we’re tricky about intimacy after sex or clam up in response to humiliation. Nobody’s perfect. The problem is that before marriage, we rarely delve into our complexities. Whenever casual relationships threaten to reveal our flaws, we blame our partners and call it a day. As for our friends, they don’t care enough to do the hard work of enlightening us. One of the privileges of being on our own is therefore the sincere impression that we are really quite easy to live with.
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Two men appeared in Effingham County Superior Court Thursday asking a judge to set a bond after they both were
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said this week that agents arrested a high school teacher following allegations of sexual battery.
Evans County, by way of the Economic Development Authority, is slated to consider a $22,900 study and development plan in
The Elections & Registration Office had a record breaking first day of voters in a runoff election, county officials say.
Georgia Gun Rights Group to Push for Lower Age Restrictions, Expanded Access in 2023 Legislative Session
Pro-Second Amendment organization GA2A, previously known as GeorgiaCarry.org, has announced its 2023 Legislative Priorities, which include a host of legal
Two sitting county commissioners, a candidate for local office, and two residents are suing Screven County election officials over the
The state entity responsible for oversight and discipline of judges across Georgia filed a 58-count charging document on Wednesday against
A now-viral video of a man in an altercation with jailers in the Camden County Jail has drawn the ire
Court documents filed by Rodriguez’s attorneys use the pronouns ‘he/him’ despite some confusion which may arise from the booking photo
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When it comes to managing your family’s finances, your credit score is an incredibly important consideration. Unfortunately, your credit score is also one of the most unknowable, confusing aspects of personal finance, and the subject is surrounded by several myths and misconceptions that can make managing your score effectively next-to-impossible.
As a result, we thought it might be useful to focus on the subject of credit scores, and answer the most commonly-asked questions people have about the topic.
What is a credit score?
A credit score is a three-digit number that is meant to reflect your financial status and allow lenders to assess your creditworthiness. The higher the number is, the more lenders will be willing to lend to you; the lower the number, the more difficult it may be to obtain credit or financial products.
What is the difference between a credit score and a credit report?
Your credit report is a record of various aspects of your financial health, such as loans, credit cards, existing debt, current accounts, store cards, and so on. Your report also documents your financial relationships and how accounts have been managed in the past, including details such as late payments, defaults, and county court judgements (CCJs).
A credit score is meant to be a way of summarising your credit report in three digits – an at-a-glance number that is designed to be indicative of your overall finances.
Who decides my credit score?
There are three credit reference agencies in the UK: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. All three of these companies compile your financial history and issue a credit score accordingly, though interestingly, your score may differ between each of these companies. Each of the three credit reference agencies have their own methodology for deciding your credit score, so you may find that your score is higher with one and lower with another. The difference shouldn’t be too extreme, but it’s something to be aware of.
How can I check my credit score?
- You can check your Experian credit score directly with Experian.
- You can check your Equifax credit score with ClearScore.
- You can check your TransUnion credit score with Credit Karma.
However, be careful when signing up to view your credit score online. All of the above companies offer “premium” packages that offer a variety of extra benefits, but which are not necessary if you simply want to check your report and view your credit score. Checking your report should always be completely free, so if you’re asked to enter debit card details, double check to make sure you are not signing up for premium services you do not need.
What constitutes a good credit score?
Due to the difference between how each credit reference agency decides your score, there’s no definitively “good” or “bad” score that applies across all companies. For example, Equifax say that anything about 660 would be considered “good”, while Experian consider a score of 700 or above to meet the “good” criteria.
It is therefore usually best to try to align with what constitutes “good” for each individual agency.
What are the impacts of a poor credit score?
The biggest impact of a bad credit score is the fact that it becomes difficult to access financial products, such as loans, credit cards, mobile phone agreements, and even utility accounts in some cases.
However, while it may become more difficult to access the above products, it is not outright impossible. There are numerous provides such as Evolution Money who can offer personal loans to homeowners that are less reliant on a credit score, and plenty of credit card providers are willing to accept those with lower credit scores. So a bad credit score is not necessarily a complete bar on obtaining lending or financial accounts; it just means you may need to expand your search to find a provider who is more suitable for your particular circumstances.
How can I improve my credit score?
To meet the threshold for a “good” credit score, you will usually need to:
- Be on the electoral roll, preferably for more than three years at the same address
- Have relatively low credit utilisation (i.e. you are only using a small amount of credit that is available to you)
- Have no defaults or CCJs
- Have a history of making payments on time
Unfortunately, if you do have a default or CCJ, then this will remain on your credit report – and will thus influence your credit score – for up to six years, and there is nothing you can do to remove these from your file. Instead, you will need to focus on repaying debt (to keep your credit utilisation low), ensuring you are on the electoral roll, and always making payments to utility companies and mobile phone providers on time.
What should I do if I find an inaccuracy on my credit file?
Credit file inaccuracies are not uncommon, and if you request a copy of your file and notice an error, then you can ask the credit reference agency to address this. You will need to write to the agency in question and explain why the information they hold on you is incorrect, along with any supporting documentation you may have. All three credit reference agencies allow you to file a dispute online, or you can post your letter via guaranteed mail.
You will also need to dispute the information with the company who have provided incorrect information to the credit reference agency – for example, if a credit card provider has claimed that you missed a payment when you did not, you would need to write to the credit card company and the credit reference agency. Following an investigation, the incorrect information will either be removed by the company or a note will be added to your credit report to reflect the fact that the information is incorrect.
Hopefully, the above has answered all the questions you have about your credit score, which in turn should allow you to better manage your financial health in the future!

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Ruslan is the Senior Country Economist for Papua New Guinea, effective July 1, 2021. Ruslan, a Ukrainian national, was previously a Senior Economist in the Latin America and Caribbean region, as country economist for Paraguay and contributing to lending and analytical tasks in the Caribbean. Prior to that, Ruslan was the Senior Economist for Moldova in the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region, based in Chisinau. Previously, Ruslan was the country economist for Ukraine. Before joining the Bank, he worked at a Ukrainian think-tank and at a technical assistance project. Ruslan has an MA in economics from the EERC program (now Kyiv School of Economics) of The National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy.
Piontkivsky received an MA in Economics from the Economic Education and Research Consortium program (Kyiv School of Economics) in the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy in 1999.


Dunson Field: Home of Legends
Published 9:16 pm Monday, January 13, 2020
Longtime residents of Troup County are familiar with Dunson Field (Pepperell Park), located on Hogansville Road behind the Troup County Division of Family and Children Services building.
The property has sat dormant for more than a decade, but that appears likely to change in the coming months.
Georgia Storm Legends, a private run youth soccer club founded by John Fuller in 2019, submitted a proposal to the Troup County Parks and Recreation Commission that would allow the Legends club to renovate and utilize the complex for their soccer activities. That proposal was passed unanimously by the board at the Nov. 25th meeting.
The Legends club is an affiliate of Georgia Storm based out of Villa Rica and plays under Georgia Soccer, which is the authorized state youth and adult association for Georgia within the United States. This relationship allows the club to compete against other teams throughout the state of Georgia.
“We believe there is a whole lot more to what we are doing than wins and losses. And, it is more about personal growth for the kids and trying to develop them as human beings,” Fuller said.
Fuller approached the Parks and Recreation Commission with a plan that would not only allow the club to use the facility to practice but also allow the club to use its own funding and manpower to convert the field from a baseball complex into what Fuller describes as a mini soccer complex. In exchange, the commission would allow them first right of refusal for all games, practices and camps associated with the club.
Fuller’s proposal outlines a multitude of work that the club will perform in an effort to convert Dunson Field from its current baseball configuration to a soccer configuration. Some of those proposed renovations the club is planning will be re-roofing the grandstand area, removing the current fencing and potentially repurpose it to use around the new field configuration, upgrade the restroom facilities and grade the infield area to make the playing surface more level with a goal of having three soccer fields. Lance Dennis, Director of the Troup County Parks and Recreation Department said if the club can get done all it proposes and maintain it then he was on board. Dennis went on to say the recreation department does not have the resources to take on the financial burden of maintaining the complex so that will fall on the soccer club.
According to Dennis, there are plans to expand the Chris Joseph Track and Field complex behind Whitesville Elementary.
“My long-term goal is to expand that Chris Joseph soccer complex even more,” Dennis said.
In his long-term goals, Dennis said he would like to expand a soccer complex with a few regulation sized fields that can be used on a rental basis for private groups such as the Legends.
The agreement between the Legends and the Parks and Recreation Department would be a two-year agreement of exclusivity and the complex would be only allowed to conduct soccer activities.
“The city and county have been very gracious, and we are extremely appreciative of this opportunity,” Fuller said.
According to Fuller, this is the Legends way of giving back because not only will they have a place to call home, but the Parks and Recreation department will have another soccer complex it can use.
Fuller said for the club to be successful with this undertaking they will conduct several fundraisers and solicit corporate sponsorships throughout the year. The first club fundraiser has kicked off in the form of a 15/15 fundraiser. Each of the team members will ask 15 friends and/or family to donate $15. For more information about the Georgia Storm Legends you can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/legendssoccer.


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Themes of family, parenthood, and authenticity are explored.
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Everyone is trying to balance their personal needs with survival which can caus tension, arguments, and dysfunctional relationship dynamics. But at the end of the day, characters try to show up for family the best way they can.
It follows a Black family and explores the complexities of trying to make family work in the modern world. Ultimately, the main theme focuses on family and community showing up authentically. Hardships and flaws are bluntly portrayed, while also leaving room for characters to find joy. The main cast members are Black and have their own portfolios of work that explore the diverse world of Black narratives. Black writers, directors, and producers have backgrounds in classic animation, drama series, comedy, and kids animation.
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Parents need to know that Young Love is an animated series following a family trying to make their lives work in the modern world. It's based on Matthew A. Cherry's story and Oscar-winning short film Hair Love. Expect occasional swear words like "ass" and "hell," and some verbal hostility. There are some innuendoes about sexual behavior. Themes of family, parenthood, and authenticity are explored.
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This charming and sweet series mixes witty humor and timely conversations with playfulness and love. Rae and Mescudi play a great duo, and the family dynamics can be brash yet sensitive. Young Love isn't afraid to present complex topics that will open up room for conversation between parents and their kids. With occasional swearing and sexual innuendo, this series is most suitable for older tweens and teens.
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Michael “Mickey” Sherman isn’t complaining.
The 64-year-old Connecticut criminal defense attorney did the crime, and now he’ll have to do the time—a year and a day—for failing to pay his federal income tax.
“I didn’t get railroaded. I made a mistake. I never groused about paying the price,” he tells the Stamford Advocate. “I do believe that lawyers should be held to a higher standard.”
But colleagues in the defense bar who were among those throwing a going-away party for Sherman at a Greenwich bar last night wanted him to know that they feel bad about the sentence and will miss a respected local lawyer.
“We all feel bad that we are seeing one of our brother attorneys have to do some jail time,” says Howard Ehring, a senior assistant public defender in Stamford.
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What Does The Bible Say About That? For ages 8-12
Published by: Crossway Books & Bible
Written by: Carolyn Larsen
Illustrated by: Rick Incrocci
About the Author:
CAROLYN LARSEN has written more than 40 books for children and adults, including Crossway’s The Toddler’s ABC Bible Storybook and The Toddler’s 1-2-3 Bible Storybook. A mother of three whose humor and understanding of kids combines so well with her vast experience in writing on biblical topics, she is best known as the author of The Little Girls Bible Storybook line, which has sold more than 1 million units.
I did not realize this until now, but we have 2 of the Girls Bibles that she wrote. We absolutely love them and I would also recommend them.
How we used the book:
For starters, I wanted to share how we used this book as a family and for our home school. It is not an in-depth look into the bible. It is more of a reference to over 300 questions kids may wonder about.
That said, we used this book as a “go to” book when we did something questionable, or when we just wanted to see what the book said about something. For example, in our home we have some trouble with being selfish. So this was one of the first subjects we wanted to see what this book had to say. So we turned to the table of contents, everything is listed alphabetically. We found “selfishness” was on page 266, so we turned to that page. Each “question” has its own page and there are some bible verses and a couple sections including; What the Bible says, Time to face the facts, and Today I will.
For us, we found it appropriate to go a little more in-depth. We pulled out other resources that were more in-depth or gave another perspective. Some of the “questions” I read, I found that they did not fit into what I would have taught them. As a parent, the authority, I pick and chose what I feel is right for our family. Like the page on Snacking. The author talked about moderation and the body being a temple that we must take care of. Personally, if I were to talk about this with my children, I would bring up indulgence. But like I said, this is more of a reference, or a “starter” to more in-depth learning and teaching.
This brings me to the other way we are using this book. During our bible studies, we look up what the book says about things and we discuss them. For instance, we looked up what the book says about sin, right and wrong, and repentance. That goes with our bible study we are doing now.
What I/We thought:
I think this is a great resource for parents to use WITH their children. I would not just let them go reading this and then not discuss what they had read. My girls do like to pick it up and read the book on their own. But I feel I do need to talk about what they are reading and discuss with them what they are thinking. I also want to be there to discuss anything that may not line up with what we believe.
The book is not all about sinful things, there are all types of subject matter. There are other subjects like how to deal with siblings, using the phone, growing up (puberty), friends, confidence, just normal things in life that everyone deals with. I found it to be useful my self. Everything is listed simply and in a neat format.
You could use this book to help find subjects to teach your Sunday school class or your bible study. Yes, your bible study class or home group. Just pick a subject that you feel another adult or teen might want to learn more about and use it as a basis for more in-depth study. Of course you will have to use some other resources, but this would just give you some idea’s that maybe you had not thought of before.
The author did an awesome job in putting this book together and for the most part I found it to be in line with scripture. The only real complaint is there is not enough mentions of Jesus. I would have liked to see more Jesus mentioned especially on the subjects that are in line with behavior or repentance (there was one scripture that mentioned Jesus). It brings to mind the movie “Time Changer” were the children were taught to “do this, don’t do that” but were never told the “why” and the “why” has to do with Jesus and his sacrifice of paying for our sins. For me, knowing what Jesus went through, though I can not comprehend what he went through, is enough for me to try not to knowingly sin.
I do want to mention something as it bugged me after I was done with this review. The pages are written in an easy format on one page and so I am sure it would be very hard to make any of these subjects in-depth. It is very easy for kids to pick up and read on their own. And I think the shorter route the author took, would make it easy for even reluctant readers to pick it up to read a page.
So YES, I definitely recommend this book. It gets 4 stars in my recommended reading.
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My friends in Lexington’s favorite (only) ska band The Rough Customers approached me for a new band shirt graphic design. They requested a parody of the famous Ale-8-One soft drink logo. Ale-8-One (“A Late One”) bottles their ginger based soda near here in Winchester, KY. Since it is a symbol of Kentucky culture, the band chose it to represent them at both local shows and tour dates. Also, the band had just added a new singer, so new merchandise would be a great way to celebrate the new era of the band.

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Dmitry Medvedev, the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, has made stark comments regarding the potential for war between Russia and NATO, describing such a scenario as an apocalypse that could signify "the end of everything."
According to Lenta, Medvedev's remarks come amid rising tensions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, drawing significant attention to the geopolitical implications of such a confrontation.
Medvedev has explicitly stated that a war with NATO would not follow the pattern of the special military operation in Ukraine, suggesting that conventional trench warfare utilizing artillery, armored vehicles, and drones would be unlikely due to the disparate military capabilities between Russia and NATO.
With the collective military budget of Western countries potentially reaching one and a half trillion dollars, Russia would resort to an asymmetrical response, utilizing ballistic and cruise missiles equipped with special warheads.
The Apocalypse Scenario
"This is precisely the apocalypse. The end of everything," Medvedev remarked, emphasizing the catastrophic outcomes of a military conflict between Russia and NATO.
He criticized Western politicians for misleading the public about the readiness for war with Russia, urging them to speak the truth about the real consequences of such a conflict.
International Reactions and Planning
The comments come in the context of discussions in Germany about the development of conflict scenarios between Russia and Ukraine. German Bundestag member Jacqueline Nastich inquired about the potential war scenarios considered by the German Federal Ministry of Defense, highlighting the altered security landscape in Europe due to the conflict.
In response, Germany's parliamentary state secretary at the Ministry of Defense, Siemtje Moeller, acknowledged that the Bundeswehr and the German Ministry of Defense have developed specific scenarios for the further development of events to ensure NATO's defensive capabilities.
The Bundeswehr's primary mission of modern national defense and allied defense, based on the National Security Strategy, dictates its self-assessment, structure, functionality, multinational cooperation, and training exercises.
Medvedev's Critique of Western Spending
Medvedev also critiqued NATO countries' leaders for diverting massive funds from social issues within their states to support the conflict in a "dying country," referring to Ukraine, whose population has dispersed across Europe.
He suggested that such expenditures distract voters from the billions spent on aiding Ukraine instead of addressing domestic social challenges.


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Man gets 25 years for abuse, boy's death
A Mount Vernon man was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday for killing his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son and abusing three other children.
David R. Scott Jr., 39, previously pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Kendrick Breece and also was convicted of four counts of child endangering for abusing him and three siblings.
Knox County Common Pleas Judge Otho Eyster sentenced Scott to 10 years in prison for Kendrick’s death; the child-endangering convictions added 15 years, which the judge ordered be served consecutively.
Scott, who faced a maximum sentence of 33 years, originally was charged with murder in Kendrick’s death, which occurred on Aug. 12, 2012. The boy’s mother said he was injured by twice falling down stairs at their home.
The boy died of extensive internal injuries inconsistent with falls, said Prosecutor John Thatcher. Scott admitted to administering “excessive corporal punishment” to the boy, Thatcher said.
Tabitha M. Raver, 27, was sentenced to six years in prison this year after pleading guilty to child-endangering charges for failing to protect her four children and allowing Scott to abuse them.
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Middleton man sentenced to 4 years in prison for sexually assaulting children in pool
MADISON, Wis. — A Middleton man convicted of sexually assaulting children in a pool was sentenced to four years in prison Monday afternoon in Dane County Circuit Court.
Welton will serve six years of extended supervision following his prison sentence and will be required to undergo sexual predator rehabilitation.
A criminal complaint said the first count is in regard to an incident that happened Dec. 20, 2010, in Middleton.
According to the complaint, an officer was sent to the Harbor Athletic Club on 2529 Allen Boulevard in response to a report of a sexual assault. The officer met with Mary Peterson, a swimming instructor at the club, who spoke with the officer on Dec. 22.
Peterson said she was giving swimming lessons to a 6-year-old on Dec. 20, and Welton was also in the pool during the time of the lesson. Peterson told the officer she noticed Welton appeared to be staring at her.
When the swimming lesson was finished, Peterson left the pool and went to the shower area. The child remained in the pool.
Peterson said the child and her mother approached her about five minutes later, with the child saying Welton touched her private area.
The child later told a Middleton police detective that Welton put his second hand on her butt and squeezed hard, to the point of causing her pain.
The detective called Welton on Dec. 29 and asked to interview him. Welton said he knew what the interview was for and agreed to meet with officials the following day. He denied touching the child but said she might have brushed him as she passed him in the pool. When asked if he put his hands on her, he said he could not remember.
The second count is in relation to a June 9, 2018, incident where a witness dropped her 7-year-old daughter off at a birthday party at the same athletic club.
When the mother picked up her daughter later that day, she saw the child was upset. The child then said there was a “scary man” at the party who touched her private parts twice while she was swimming.
The mother called Middleton police, and the child told an officer during an interview that one of Melton’s fingers might have gone in her vagina. Later at the birthday party, the child said she went to grab a squirt gun and Melton touched her a second time.
An officer went to the athletic club and asked an employee to look at surveillance video. After looking at the footage, the officer found a man who matched the child’s description of the suspect.
The officer said the footage appears to show a man following the child several times to be close to her in the pool. Welton eventually admitted to officials that he groped her. When officials brought up the case in 2010, Welton said the child “was launched” at him while in the pool.
Welton was banned from the Harbor Athletic Club following the second sexual assault allegations.
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Robotics continues to grow in the ASC space, with many centers adopting or adding systems over the past year. Here are 10 leaders at the helm of centers that have pushed into robotics in 2020:
This is not an exhaustive list. Contact Carly Behm at email@example.com to add additional names.
Donna Klutts, administrator of Jackson, Tenn.-based Physicians Surgery Center: Ms. Klutts was named administrator in April 2018. Since then, the center has marked milestones in robotic surgery, including the introduction of its second orthopedic robot last year.
Michael Ford, clinical director of Van Nuys, Calif.-based Center for Orthopedic Surgery: The Center for Orthopedic Surgery performed its first outpatient hip replacement with Stryker's Mako robot in December last year. Harpreet Bawa, MD, did the procedure.
Tracy Harbour, BSN, RN, administrator at Surgery Center of Pinehurst (N.C.): Surgery Center of Pinehurst logged its first robot-assisted total knee replacement in December 2020. The center uses Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Knee.
Cammy Gilstrap, director at Bend, Ore.-based Cascade Surgicenter: Cascade Surgicenter was the first ASC in central Oregon to offer robot-assisted total knee and total hip replacement using Stryker's Mako System in July last year. "As experts in outpatient total joints, we help our patients go through each step of the process with the knowledge and tools needed for a positive and successful outcome," Ms. Gilstrap said in a news release.
Diane Heelan, BSN, RN, administrator and CEO of Danbury-based Western Connecticut Orthopedic Surgical Center: Western Connecticut Orthopedic Surgical Center introduced Stryker's Mako robot in July last year. The center serves more than 70,000 patients annually and has a team of more than 27 orthopedic specialists and subspecialists.
Carla Evans, administrator at New Albany (Ohio) Surgical Center: Ms. Evans has been administrator since July 2011, according to her LinkedIn page. In July last year, the center became one of three in the U.S. to use Smith+Nephew's newly launched Real Intelligence and the CORI Surgical System.
Janet Carlson, MSN, RN, CEO and administrator at Columbia, S.C.-based Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery: Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics became the first ASC in South Carolina to use Zimmer Biomet's Rosa knee last year. The center is partnered with Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates.
Juan Uson, administrator at the Surgery Center of Wasilla (Alaska): Mr. Uson has been administrator since October 2017, according to his LinkedIn page. Last year, the Surgery Center of Wasilla was the first in the state to integrate a total joint robot.
Ty Tippets, administrator at St. George (Utah) Surgical Center: St. George Surgical Center debuted robot-assisted knee replacements in June 2020 with Smith+Nephew's Navio system. Mr. Tippets has been administrator since 2014, and in 2018 he spoke to Congress about the benefits of cost transparency.
Chad McCammon, executive director at Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center: Mr. McCammon has been executive director since October 2014, according to his LinkedIn page. Last year, the center performed its first total knee replacement with the Navio robotic system.


(The picture above is of Maurice Wilkes, EDSAC visionary. Thanks to the Computer Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, CC BY 2.0 UK.)
The group huddled expectantly around a teleprinter in the hot room tucked in a Cambridge campus building. Only a few minutes earlier, they had loaded the machine with a short paper tape. Now that the vacuum tubes--”valves,” as they were known--were working silently in the background, all they could do was wait for the print mechanism to begin its clatter."
They glanced at the ominous wooden boxes referred to as coffins, each tucked between the racks of tubes. The moniker probably related to the room’s use before the Mathematical Laboratory took it over, when the medical school occupied the buildings.
Their wait wasn’t long.
Suddenly the printer mechanism came alive as if a ghost’s invisible hand, perhaps one from a coffin, typed out a sequence of numbers.
This wasn’t a haunting, of course. It was the very first computer output in 1949.
Maurice Wilkes was the visionary behind operational stored program electronic computers. He became an amateur radio operator at the beginning of the technology and worked at the Mathematical Laboratory until 1939. During the Second World War, he left Cambridge to help develop radar for the military. In 1945, Wilkes returned to the laboratory, only this time, he was in charge.
“Mathematics Laboratory” is something of a misnomer. Today he would have been known as the director of a computer center. But of course, “computer” meant something entirely different in the 40s. The analog Differential Analyser was still cutting edge technology at the time.
Differential Analysers were massive machines that looked as if they came out of a Terry Gilliam movie. They produced answers to differential equations using a system of wheels and discs. It was a time-consuming setup, and they could only solve a limited set of problems. As you might expect from the tolerance of a mechanical mechanism, precision was limited as well.
Wilkes received word of a new way to solve computational problems that came from the Moore School of Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. Somehow, a small team had built a gigantic, electronic differential analyser. Instead of gears and platters, they’d connected vacuum tubes in such a way that calculations could be done by actually expressing digits.
You might have heard of the machine that grabbed Wilkes’ attention. It was known as the ENIAC.
The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator didn’t run programs, not at first anyway. Just like a differential analyser, it could be set up to run a sequence of calculations, one leading to the next. Its first operation was in December of 1945, too late to help the war effort, but it could do in 30 seconds what a human would take 20 hours to do. The ENIAC could do this with the power of 20,000 vacuum tubes and dozens of racks of equipment that filled a large room.
The 20,000 tubes weren’t what interested Wilkes. During the process of the development of the ENIAC, its creators had envisioned a new way to do mathematics with a machine.
J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly were the primary developers of the ENIAC. They had help from the very famous John von Neumann, a lifetime member of Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study. If inventing the ENIAC wasn’t impressive enough, the three of them, along with Herman Goldstine, had also created something else.
Instead of arranging the single problem by hooking up wires that defined the operation, they decided to put the orders for the calculations into “registers” that held numbers. Envisioned too late for the ENIAC, they realized that, by creating a general purpose arithmetical unit, a calculator that worked on the machine’s data, and electronics that could fetch instructions from “memory,” they could arrange for the machine to solve any computable problem. They had figured out how to get around the ENIAC’s limitations.
They decided to name the stored program technique after von Neumann, and we call it the von Neumann architecture to this day.
As you might expect, the Moore School was excited to share these ideas with the world. The Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton started a program to build just such a machine, and with the help of the Moore School, invited people to a series of lectures about it in the summer of 1946, the first computer science lecture program. One of the invitees was Maurice Wilkes, and it would change his life forever.
Sea passage across the Atlantic was problematic at the time. With all the US and Canadian troops being mustered out of the service, there was almost no way for Maurice to get the Philadelphia that summer. He patiently waited.
The classes had already begun by the time he booked a seat on the Drakensberg Castle, a rust bucket of a cargo ship that only had accommodations for 12. He was passenger 36! It was cramped, hot, and often broken down at a standstill. Nonetheless, Maurice made his way slowly across the ocean.
Upon his arrival, he was relieved to find that he hadn’t missed much. He hadn’t been around for the ENIAC tour but arranging another was simple. He probably got a better walkthrough than the one he’d missed because John Mauchly himself conducted it. The rest of the early lectures covered numerical methods with which Wilkes was more than familiar. The fun part was toward the end of the lectures series.
Wilkes enjoyed learning these new ideas and coming up with ways to implement them. He slowly realized that despite the limited resources of post-war Cambridge, he could construct one of these machines.
An outline of a plan began to form in his mind, an idea for a machine he would call the Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator. The EDSAC. It was a slightly different wording of the EDVAC, the Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer, that von Neumann was building in Princeton.
After returning to Cambridge, Wilkes organized the effort to build the machine. At first, he tackled the design alone, approaching from a high level and working his way down to puzzle through the problem of building flip-flops out of the available vacuum tubes. He was soon joined by Bill Renwick, who would handle most of the design.
The ENIAC’s registers used walls of vacuum tubes, but the stored program computer would need a lot more memory than even the ENIAC used. This ruled out the possibility of using tubes for memory. There were two possible alternative technologies: electrostatic memory and mercury delay lines.
Electrostatic memory worked using the observation that dots could be read on a cathode-ray tube’s screen, just like when an old-fashioned television “remembers” a picture it produced.
Wilkes was well acquainted with the other technology, mercury delay lines, from his radar days. A tube of slightly heated mercury slowed the propagation of a sound wave to the extent that a reasonably short tube could hold some bits. A click at such and such a time was a one. Zero was the absence of a click. At the end of each tube was the same crystals that our cell phones use today as microphones and speakers.
In radar devices, mercury delay lines were used to remove the repeated ground clutter from the echos. The wooden “coffins” mentioned at the beginning of this post held banks of long tubes. They were the EDSAC’s main memory. Some shorter ones held the machine’s three registers.
The EDSAC is known as a “serial” binary computer because it did it calculations in bit series, not in parallel like computers do today. This paired well with the serial nature of delay line memory. It was also thought to take fewer tubes, which turned out not to be the case.
A research student by the name of Gold came up with the delay line design, and it worked perfectly. Wilkes and Renwick planned a number of modules, small shelves that spanned the one-meter racks used to build the machine. All total there were 142 of these chassis, each containing up to 28 vacuum tubes.
Wiring between the chassis was a bit of a mess. They were simply soldered at one end, ran to wherever the wire needed to go, and soldered into place. Some wires ran to another chassis in the same rack, some to nearby racks, and others looped overhead to entirely different rows.
Loading the initial software into the machine also presented a problem. Today, a flash chip contains all the code needed to bring up a system. On PCs, this is called the BIOS. On other machines, it is merely the boot firmware. In 1949 there was no flash or any other kind of Read Only Memory.
A brilliant engineer by the name of David Wheeler came to the rescue. The pre-computer telephone system used a variety of electromechanical devices to place phone calls, one of which was the “uniselector.” Wheeler discovered that he could send a sequence of pulses to a group of uniselectors prewired with the ones and zeros needed for the initial instructions, and by doing so load those values into the delay line memory.
Wheeler’s true genius proved to be the instructions themselves. The instructions read the program from paper tape. In a way, it was the first assembler, loader, and operating system all rolled into one thirty-step program.
So, on the hot spring day of May 6th, 1949, the world’s first operational stored-program computer clattered out a table of squares.
Not long after, Wilkes was climbing the stairs to the EDSAC room with yet another paper tape, trying to solve the same problem. Writing code, it turns out, was not as easy as people had thought. Not much thought was given to coding at all. Folks assumed code would just work.
As he chugged up the stairs yet another time, Maurice Wilkes realized that he would be spending much of the rest of his life debugging code.
Fast forward to 1999 at the International Symposium of Computer Architecture in Atlanta, Georgia. I’d come to the conference and decided to participate in the outing they’d organized to the Fernbank Science Center. The exhibit hall has a hands-on section geared toward children featuring a pair of chairs in a parabolic sound reflector. An elderly gentleman had looked at me from across the room, and as we were both standing near the sound chairs, we decided to have a seat and start a conversation.
The soft, gentle voice from the jovial, heavyset man was that of a calm and knowing octogenarian. I introduced myself as a local programmer. He introduced himself as Maurice Wilkes.
I don’t know how it is that I’ve been so blessed to know, even if in such a casual and limited way, several people so instrumental in the development of my calling. But, even in my ignorance, I am grateful.


On August 17, at a special event in New York, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. launched the all-new Nissan Z sports car for the U.S.-market. Illustrating more than 50 years of passion and dedication to the thrill of driving, the all-new, seventh-generation Z is scheduled to go on sale in spring 2022 at U.S. Nissan dealers.
As a Nissan core model, the Z embodies the company as it goes through its corporate transformation. Nissan credits the Z’s success to its fans. With 1.8 million units of Zs sold, it has become a global top-selling sports car.
The Z is an accessible sports car for the modern age. The Z gives the drivers an attractive style, matched with advanced technology and provides its drivers the thrill of exploring the open roads.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. chief operating officer/chief performance officer Ashwani Gupta stated, “For us at Nissan, the Z is a part of who we are, and represents years of our commitment to customers. Through the Z, we bring the latest sports car design, performance, and excitement to as many people as we can.”
Nissan Z Performance
In 1969, the original Z made its debut with the goal to have as many people as possible experience the joy and excitement of owning a sports car. The Z was a sports car made by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, and the spirit and legacy lives on with the latest iteration of the Z.
The bond between the car and the driver has always been one of the defining traits of the Z. There is a physical and visceral connection, and it is a human-machine bond that encompasses the Z. This can especially be seen with the Z’s standard 6-speed manual transmission. It serves as a touch point between the Z and the driver, and with minimal effort, almost instinctively, the 6-speed’s shifter glides to the next gear. The Z will also be available in an advanced, 9-speed automatic transmission.
Z chief product specialist Hiroshi Tamura shared, “Simply put, our goal is to make this the best Z yet, period. With each generation, we raise the bar, pushing the limits of Z and continuing to tap into the human instinct for that next thrilling journey. More than just powerful and agile, the all-new Z is designed to be one with the driver, for the car to be a ‘dance partner’ for their on-road adventures.”
The all-new Z is equipped with a 3.0-liter V-6 twin turbo engine, giving it an additional 68 HP and 30% increase in torque compared to its predecessor, the 370Z. It is designed to have a sharp and smooth response to the driver’s input, setting the latest Z iteration apart from the ones that came before.
The engine can generate 400 HP (405 PS) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) of torque at 5,600 rpm.
To adjust to the increase in power, the engineering team ensured that the chassis, suspension, cooling, and steering were properly fine tuned to support the Z and its driver. Behind the wheel of the Z, it feels both familiar, new, and modern.
The 6-speed manual transmission of the rear-wheel drive Z was also equipped with an advanced launch assist control system (Performance grade) and it assists in giving a smooth acceleration from a stopped position. For the automatic transmission models, it has the launch control system. For manual transmission models, it will also come with a Downshift Rev Matching and a carbon-fiber composite drive shaft.
With its wide gear ratios, the new 9-speed automatic transmission model provides direct and quick responses. Drivers can immediately feel the engagement of the Z, keeping the power and performance of the car completely in sync with the driver.
The engineering team used a multi-prong approach to provide a predictable, responsive handling especially for high-speed driving and cornering. To raise cornering performance by 13%, they improved body rigidity, gave it power steering with rack assist and mechanical feel, and they also gave the Z wider front tires.
A monotube shock absorber design with a bigger diameter was used on both the front and rear dampers. This reduced the Z’s dampening force by roughly 20% assisting in minimizing impact shock over uneven surfaces. It also helps improve road following performance and also gives better handling stability. The front double-wishbone aluminum suspension has a new geometry and a new caster angle increasing its straight line stability.
The automatic transmission has two drive modes: standard and sport. For a pleasant and stress-free drive while commuting and on long highway drives, it is best to engage the Standard mode. The performance potential of the Z is unlocked in Sport mode. It gives a sports-mode steering profile, faster acceleration control, active sound enhancement, and a vehicle dynamic control setting that is perfect for a spirited run through a winding road. A mechanical clutch-type limited-slip differential is used on Z Performance grade models.
Nissan Z Exterior
The all-new Z has a sleek exterior with an appearance that gives homage to its predecessors. The long hood and short deck are reminiscent of its past, but with a new gorgeous, sleek design. The exterior and interior of the Z followed a design theme of “tradition with modern technology”.
Nissan’s senior vice president of global design Alfonso Albaisa said, “Our designers listened to thousands of current Z owners, made countless studies and sketches as we researched each generation and what made them a success. Ultimately, we decided the Z should travel between the decades, including the future.”
A traditional rear-wheel-drive sports car design can be seen on the Z, with its long hood and lower rear stance. It also has a silhouette that is reminiscent of the first-generation Z. The latest technologies were used to streamline the design and add LED lighting to give dimension without adding unnecessary elements. The half-circle on the LED headlights is a nod to the Japan market-only Fairlady 240ZG, which perfectly matches the Z.
Looking at the new Z from the side, its link to the original is even more obvious. The first-generation Z profile is distinctly seen from the roofline that flows from the nose to the squared-off rear. The rear edge is slightly lower compared to the front fender height, and it gives the Z a truly unique posture.
The shift from the rear quarter glass going to the low-slung position of the rear tail gives the same feel. The rear combination lamps perfectly blend modern technology with the Z32 300ZX style, and they added new 3-D signature LED taillights that are uniquely Z.
The Z Performance have a rear spoiler that produces positive pressure in the area where the spoiler and rear hatch meet, minimizing rear lift. Expertise learned from the Nissan GT-R development was used to develop and design the front spoiler so it will maximize the use of negative pressure zones.
The new Z will be available in three monotone exterior colors, as well as six two-tone finishes. They have also added two new colors: Ikazuchi Yellow and Seiran Blue that comes with a Super Black roof.
Nissan Z Interior
The new Z is designed so that the driver and passenger fit like a glove. The cabin is the perfect blend of vintage Z inspirations with modern touches. They tapped on the designs of the previous generations for the center stack. The instrument panel has three analog pod gauges, in the center is an 8.0-inch touchscreen audio display, and near the shifter are the climate control switches.
The interior design team also tapped on the expertise of professional motorsports legends like the Nissan Super GT500 driver Tsugio Matsuda to advice on the perfect sports car cabin for different driving situations. The influence is seen distinctly on the instrumentation wherein all the important information can immediately be found in the completely new 12.3-inch customizable digital meter display. It is designed to help the drive immediately get all the information at a glance, like the redline shift point at the 12 o’clock position. The 12.3-inch TFT display have three display modes to match driver preference.
The center stack of the new Z has a three-zone approach. They placed three analog pod gauges (boost, turbo speed, and volt) on the instrument panel well within the driver’s line of sight. The manual and automatic shift levers are custom engineered to optimize both comfort and grip.
The Z also has a new, deep spoke steering wheel that provides all the quick access controls without compromising the vintage aesthetic.
The seats are designed with the expertise they gained from the development of the GT-R so it can enhance both fit and hold. The suede on the seatback was enlarged to minimize the initial lateral shake on the body. This helps in providing more comfortable drives, and it also helps in minimizing body movement when aggressively cornering.
The interior has three color environments to choose from: Graphite, Blue, and Red. There is also a limited-edition Proto Spec which will add yellow accents in the cabin, including the stitching on the instrument panel. Layered seat material is used to create gradation effect and depth.
Two models and a limited edition
The United States market will have 2 Z models: the Sport grade and Performance grade. Each will be offered in either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 9-speed automatic transmission.
There will also be a limited edition Nissan Z Proto Spec that will be offered and it will have an exclusive yellow brake calipers that bears the Z logo, bronze-colored aluminum-alloy wheels, yellow interior stitching throughout, and exclusive leather-appointed seats with yellow accents. There will only be 240 units of the Nissan Z Proto Spec.
“For more than 50 years, the Z has been an accessible dream sports car. Its timeless appeal is the result of the ongoing passion and dedication of countless employees, working to deliver the thrill of the Z to past and future generations,” added Gupta.
This winter, Nissan will be announcing the details of the new Z for the Japan market, which is also known as Fairlady Z.
VR30DDTT 3.0 L V-6 Twin Turbo
Engine output (hp)
350 @ 5,600 rpm
6-speed manual /
9-speed automatic with paddle shifters


The following is a brief and simple description of my construction of a Vans RV8 aircraft. Scroll down to the labels for a complete log of each section. Enjoy!
*This blog is for entertainment purposes only* *DREAM IT, BUILD IT, FLY IT*
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Center Doubler Plate
Some of the holes had to be drilled out again due to my overpriming. The rivets should slide easily into the holes.


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Eko moves to Amsterdam
Thai tech scale-up Eko has opened its new European headquarters in Amsterdam. The firm, which provides communication platforms to large businesses, will open the new office on Weteringschans in the city centre. The announcement of the new headquarters in Amsterdam follows a Series B financing round that raised €17.6 million in funding. Eko, which has commercial offices in London and Berlin, is already running a number of pilot schemes at European companies and has more than 500,000 paying users, mainly based in Asia. Its biggest clients include the Thai mobile operator True, hotel giant Radisson and the 7-Eleven retail chain.
A new way for companies to communicate
Eko’s product - which is available for iOS, Android and web - has been likened to popular messaging apps such as Line or WhatsApp, but is designed for businesses that rely on mobile-first, distributed non-desk based workforces, like catering staff, retail employees or mechanics. It offers a number of functionalities, including the ability to turn conversations into actionable tasks, to add files and documents and to have face-to-face conference voice or video calls, all aiming to improve efficiency, productivity and employee engagement. The service is charged on a per-user basis via a tiered pricing system and can be customised to suit individual clients.
Finn McClain, A Dutchman who has worked extensively in the US and is leading Eko in the Netherlands and Europe, said: “Amsterdam is perfect for us. After working for years for several companies in Silicon Valley, I returned to Amsterdam a few years ago. I actually feel the same vibe as in the heydays of the valley. Amsterdam is the tech hub of Europe, with lots of talent, other inspiring scale-ups and a climate that stimulates innovation and entrepreneurship. Hence, this is the right place for Eko to realize expansion. We’re now working hard to attract new staff.”
Amsterdam's thriving tech hub
Eko’s announcement is another boon for Amsterdam’s already thriving tech sector, boasting global players such as Google, Netflix and Microsoft, as well as homegrown successes including TomTom, Booking.com and Adyen. Among the hundreds of tech firms in Amsterdam include a number of growing startups, with Amsterdam ranking high for next-gen tech, and a recent report showing that Dutch companies are ahead in Europe in AI.


*At the junket for his upcoming comedy, “A Thousand Words,” Eddie Murphy told “Extra” that, while he thought Billy Crystal did a “great job” hosting the Academy Awards, the show would have been “a little quicker with me driving.”
As previously reported, Murphy was tapped to host the ceremony when Brett Ratner was at the helm, after the pair worked together on “Tower Heist.” But Ratner resigned following the firestorm caused by his homophobic remarks about rehearsals. Once Ratner was out, Murphy soon followed.
But now, Murphy says he’s still interested in the gig for next year.
“If they ask me again and it comes around, I’m totally open to do. It’s one of the few things that I haven’t done as a comedian. So, yeah, one day.”
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Loyola Takes Seventh at Delaware's Thomson Invitational
Feb. 15, 2005
Newark, Del. - Running in its final meet before its inaugural Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Women's Indoor Track Championships, Loyola took seventh place and produced some very nice individual finishes at the University of Delaware's Thomson Invitational this past weekend.
Andrea Rovegno led the way with her second place finish in the 3,000-meter run. The star sophomore crossed the finish line at 10:14.90, which was a new personal record by an astounding 18 seconds.
Senior Jackie Truncellito also took a silver as she ran the 5,000-meter run in a time of 18:53.30.
Freshman Bethany Gentry ran a career best time of 5:46.76 in the mile to take 11th place in that event.
The Greyhound distance corps proved strong in relay competition as well in pacing themselves to a third-place finish in the Distance Medley Relay. Truncellito was the lead leg of the relay while Colleen Depman raced second, Sarah Spencer raced third, and Andrea Rovegno took on the anchor role en route to a time of 13:40.10.
Lauren Anderson continued to impress in the field as for the second straight week she jumped a personal best in the Long Jump -- this time reaching the 14' 6 1/2"-plateau.
For complete results from the Thomson Invitational, please visit the web address listed below:
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Services – Sandblasting – Sandblast in Malta, Old Paint – Rust – Corrotion – Impurities and Unwanted Elements – Removing Restoration process.
What is Sandblasting ? Why, How & Where is needed?
Iron Malta Sandblasting Restoration Services in Malta.
Sandblast is a process that remove the following list .
Rust from Iron
corrosion cleaning process
WHAT IS SANDBLASTING ?
Sandblasting is a general term used to describe the act of propelling very fine bits of material at high-velocity to clean or etch a surface. Sand used to be the most commonly used material, but since the lung disease silicosis is caused by extended inhalation of the dust created by sand, other materials are now used in its place. Any small, relatively uniform particles will work, such as steel grit, copper slag, walnut shells, powdered abrasives, even bits of coconut shell. Due to the dangers of inhaling dust during the process, sandblasting is carefully controlled, using an alternate air supply, protective wear, and proper ventilation.
A sandblasting setup usually consists of three different parts: the abrasive itself, an air compressor, and a blaster nozzle. For etching and small object cleaning, a workstation to hold the piece of glass is also needed, as is some sort of collector to gather up excess dust. Sandblasting is primarily used for two somewhat different applications. The first of these is to clean a surface of anything that may be clinging to it. The second is to either etch or carve designs or words into glass or a similar material.
Sandblast process – makes wrought iron more clean and refined
Definition of refined: without impurities and unwanted elements, will be removed in the process. = (smoother quality)
Sandblast process – brings the material more smoother
Definition of smoother : having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations
Raw Wrought Iron – Not Sandblasting – Not Painted
Definition of Raw wrought iron : In it’s proper form, texture, iron material, the original color of wrought iron, during the manufacturing process
Sandblasting is the process of using compressed air to propel abrasive media at a surface to clean, (usually paint & rust),debur, or to prepare a surface for a coating of some sort.
There are two kinds of sandblasters: “Suction” / “Siphon”” & “Pressure” Blast Systems. Pressure systems are ten times faster & much more effective, but also quite a bit more expensive.
There are two basic kinds of sand blasters: Blast Cabinets & Portable Blasters
There is a huge variety of abrasive blast media out there each has its purpose. One you want to stay away from is Silica Sand. Blasting with Silica sand causes Silicosis of the lungs…Do Not Ever Use It!!!
If you are looking to blast hand tools, such as saw blades, wrenches, etc., I’d recommend blasting them in a sandblast cabinet. (A “Suction/Siphon” cabinet would probably be sufficient…)
Sandblast Cabinets have adequate lighting, a dust collector, and two gloves you place you hands inside to blast within the cabinet. One nice part about blasting inside a cabinet is that all the dust is contained, so no respirator is needed. They are also relatively quiet, and some have abrasive separators which allow you to get the maximum life out of the abrasive blast media & consequently save money.
For cleaning – removing rust and corrosion, or even old layers of paint from wrought iron – metal – steel – works
Home improvement & remodeling service in Malta
Soft blasting can save your work and your old galvanizing. (if it’s not to late)
Services we offer:
Process: removing your old work – from site.
than we have a soft blasting treatment, that will save your old galvanizing.
than we re paint it with epoxy primer as an undercoat protraction.
and finally hardener spray painting finishing will be applied on your work and will look fresh like new.
and we will re fixing everything work onsite.
This service is ideal for balcony – balconies – railing – railings – fancies – stairs – staircase – handrails – banisters – gate – gates – doors – windows – security grills – security guards – garage doors – garden and indoor furniture and much much more.
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