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Appearing on a panel of tech experts and activists opposed to the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (SOPA/PIPA), Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) promised that so long as he's in Congress, legislation that looks anything like either of those bills will not go through.
"I am committed to not have SOPA or PIPA or anything that looks like it occur, period," he said.
The California Republican was joined on Tuesday by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, Scribd co-founder Jared Friedman and others, in a video conference hosted by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. Issa, a leading critic of the legislation, thanked his fellow panelists for standing up against the bills, crediting them with stalling their progression on capitol hill.
"The private right of action, which can easily be misused by people who simply want to prosper, the dependence on the Department of Justice and the attorney general's office -- which is always political and periodically picks winners and losers -- all of those things are flawed," Issa said.
"Last but not least, I don't think anyone could ask every court judge and every magistrate to try to make these decisions in hopes that as they go through the circuits and to the Supreme Court that they're gonna get fixed. That only leads to sites being shut down, people's lives and innovations destroyed while they're waiting to go through an appellate process."
He proposed a solution, better known as the OPEN Act, which empowers the International Trade Commission to go after infringing websites' funding sources.
"If we do anything at all, we have to go with a court that's well recognized for knowing intellectual property and we have to have a single point where you can watch it and if they make an error it's easy to see. You can't do that with hundreds of federal judges."
The House bill, SOPA, has been indefinitely delayed as its key sponsor, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) tweaks the language to remove the most far-reaching regulations. Both the Obama administration and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) have expressed concerns about the bills as well, but Senate Democratic leadership is moving forward with PIPA.
The Senate bill should be out of committee by next week, and could go up for a vote by the Senate at large.
In response, websites like Wikipedia, Reddit, IMGUR, BoingBoing and even The Raw Story will go dark on Wednesday, to illustrate the impact these proposed laws would have on Internet businesses in a still misunderstood economy.


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Great action shot. You can really feel the music.
1 Oct 2008 6:20am
Good "drummers face",they all do that don´t they.
1 Oct 2008 6:41am
excellent catch -- faabulous framing! focus is perfect!
1 Oct 2008 7:30am
I love this frame, and the expression you have captured! I'm happy to see a drummer represented so well!
1 Oct 2008 1:24pm
Too loud.....!! Good shot, but I prefer Jazz :)
1 Oct 2008 11:48pm
Great actionshot of a dedicated performer ... great facial expression!
2 Oct 2008 5:47am
Amazing catch.... I liked the emotion on his face and light....
2 Oct 2008 6:33am
A really rock n'roll shot !
Good work ;-)
2 Oct 2008 7:30am
Love the expression Mike. Would have gone for a narrower frame though. I find the thick white strip a trifle distracting. What do you think?
2 Oct 2008 9:36am
@grouser: I was using a fixed 50mm lens and couldn't get any closer.
The feeling is certainly there. I just hope a curious fly doesn't go into his open mouth. A fine image.
2 Oct 2008 10:17am
A lot of energy caught up in this one, Mike.
2 Oct 2008 11:42am
Re yesterdays words about music photography....yeah, how excellent to go to as many gigs as posible all in the name of work!!!!! I can't think of anything better! Drummers expressions....great capture:-))
2 Oct 2008 11:47am
2 Oct 2008 12:51pm
Good catch! Great expression on his face!
2 Oct 2008 1:13pm
great capture of the drummer in full action, the expression on his face shows he is giving it his all and havign a blast
2 Oct 2008 2:05pm
Une jolie prise sur scène.
2 Oct 2008 2:09pm
Cool moment! well done.
2 Oct 2008 2:40pm
great capture !
2 Oct 2008 3:19pm
I love photographing musicians. They always give you a good pose or expression.
2 Oct 2008 4:02pm
cant beat rock and the sound of the drums
2 Oct 2008 4:05pm
2 Oct 2008 4:34pm
Great concert shot !
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The RAZR Disc Drill developed by Morris Industries received the Henty Machinery Field Days “Machine of the Year” at the competition in Australia. Morris distributor, McIntosh & Son entered the RAZR into this year’s competition. This year a record was broken with more than 30 entries. The award announced on the opening day, this “farmers’ choice’’ award was presented to the most outstanding new piece of agricultural machinery exhibited at the Henty Machinery Field Days is judged by an independent panel of regional primary producers.
The farmer-inspired disc drill offers the latest technology and efficiency. MacIntosh & Son representative Michael McCormick said “the disc drill provides better penetration and ground following, as well as excellent seed to soil contact. The walking beam is particularly unique.”
Judging criteria included the machine’s purpose and suitability, scope of application, construction, ease of maintenance and service, ease of operation and adjustment, availability of parts and overall value for money.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A set of triplet tiger cubs born to first-time mom Zoya at the Indianapolis Zoo are preparing for their debut in mid-September.
The triplets, one female cub and two males, will be named through a community campaign this month that is to be announced by the zoo soon.
The cubs’ father is 14-year-old Pavel. Zoya was born in the zoo in 2014.
Zoo officials said it is unlikely the cubs will ever be introduced to or in the same space with Zoya. Tigers are solitary by nature and Zoya is not raising them. The zoo’s animal care team is hand-raising the cubs – they will be bottle-fed for 12 weeks.
In the wild, habitat loss, human-tiger conflict and poaching are leading to declines in Amur tiger populations. They’ve lost almost 95% of their territories – one tiger has a large individual territory.
To view more photos and video of the cubs, visit Indianapoliszoo.com.


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I am starting to study the RTK concept for GPS recievers. Apparently the high accuracy (centimeters) is achieved by using a different carrier wave than normal GPS and comparing this with a reference reciever in real time.
I have a slow moving rover with 0.1m/sec max speed which works in a limited open outside space and returns with given cycles to a base position for charging.
Here are the givens:
slow speed of movement of rover regular return to the same position for charging / syncing no need for absolute positions, only relative position to the base point (charging point)
Would it be possible to achieve good accuracy without the need of a second GPS reciever and cross communication? If the rover keeps track against the carrier wave all the time and makes small deltas in position, could it not work in isolation? In a manner, "surfing the wave" as it moves about, never taking so big steps that it loses position to another wave? It will also have the chance to re sync every time it is back in docking.
Many thanks for input from the GPS experts in the Arduino community

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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (Wijin Park, Director) present a special online project, ‘Oh! Pansori' series every second and fourth Wednesday of February and March on the KCCLA YouTube channel.
Pansori is a genre of musical storytelling performed by a vocalist and a drummer. This popular tradition, characterized by expressive singing, stylized speech, a repertory of narratives and gesture, embraces both elite and folk culture. The second episode is about 'Pansori Beat,’ you will learn the four basic beats of Pansori and how to practice without the Buk.
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Will Heart Disease Affect Your Baby If You’re Pregnant?
Thursday, February 14, 2013
“There are still some who believe that women with heart disease or cardiac issues shouldn’t get pregnant because it would be too risky. However, that’s definitely not the case. Heart disease and cardiac conditions can be safely managed during pregnancy,” says Miller, an obstetric medicine physician who cares for pregnant women with underlying medical conditions.
She recommends women with existing heart conditions carefully plan their pregnancies and be sure they are using an effective form of birth control until their disease is adequately controlled. It is also recommended that these women seek care from a multidisciplinary team of providers who have expertise in the management of cardiac issues in pregnancy.
“Women with heart conditions should consider a preconception consult, which will give the woman and her physician an opportunity to optimize cardiac function, discuss risks in pregnancy, review medications and make a plan for the pregnancy, as well as labor and delivery,” Miller says. “Many heart medications can be used safely during pregnancy, and in fact, untreated cardiac disease can pose a greater risk than most medications.”
Pregnancy + the cardiovascular system
According to Miller, pregnancy is associated with significant changes in the cardiovascular system. The heart rate increases by an average of 10 to 20 beats per minute, and because the heart is pumping more blood, the cardiac output is higher. These normal physiologic changes can cause many pregnant women to experience heart palpitations, or a fast heart rate, a common – yet harmless – cardiac “symptom.”
There is a heart condition specific to pregnancy called peripartum cardiomuopathy, which is a form of heart failure that can occur in the last month of pregnancy or early postpartum period. It is rare, but Miller says women who experience a significant and new onset of shortness of breath, palpitations, lightheadedness or chest pain in the end of pregnancy or postpartum should be checked by their physician as soon as possible.
Pregnancy + heart attacks
While actual heart attacks during pregnancy are very rare, Miller says the rise in obesity and diabetes could lead to more cases in the future. “Most providers do not think about a heart attack in a young woman, but women who have new onset chest pain – especially if it is associated with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or dizziness – should receive medical treatment right away,” she adds.
She also points out that women who have preeclampsia – a potentially serious condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, sometimes with fluid retention and protein in the urine – during their pregnancy have a higher risk of heart disease later in life.
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This is another view showing the wardrobe better.
The silver bubble wrap is super thick and is what they wrap kayaks in for delivery. I was in at my local boat shop getting some more epoxy and was given it
The bubble wrap looks too short but there will be a nice wooden floor installed that will join up nicely with it.
The bottom compartment below the kitchen will be a hanging locker. I will put in the pipe for the hangers to hang on after the last coat of paint
. I have put brackets for a shelf in there in case we ever change our minds.
Oh yes, Doors. I have not forgotten about the wardrobe doors. Wood is precut in the shop waiting patiently. They will be done after some wiring and the furnace

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Leave Me Alone, I Am Trying To Achieve My Dream
I was talking with a colleague recently who was telling me about how difficult it is for her to stay focused on her initiative at times. She was telling me how frustrating it is for her because she just can’t get any traction. It seems that every time she tries to get going with something, someone needs something from her or a situation pops up that demands attention or something else comes up that just seems to be more important.
Can you relate?
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Go back to the reason you are building this dream in the first place. Remind yourself why you love it, and why it is important for you to achieve it. Look at the difference your dream will make in the lives of others and how there will literally be a hole in our world if you don’t really go for it. Go back and review all the ways your dream will impact you and others for the better. Stoke that flame of desire to such a point that you can’t imagine giving up, and realize that you must stay focused on what you would love! Your dream is counting on you.
#2 – Notice and Celebrate the Small Changes
I have watched people get distracted from their dreams because they believe that nothing is happening. They don’t see any progress so they say, “Why bother?”
Check in with yourself to see if you are guilty of that.
A powerful way to override the feeling that nothing is happening is to pay super close attention to the small wins. It’s a fine art to notice the small shifts along the way and to stay focused on those shifts. Not to notice the small shifts consistently is like planting an oak tree in your backyard and stomping on the sprout while yelling, I don’t want a sprout, I want an oak tree!
You have to have the sprout before you can have the tree. It takes real intention to recognize and celebrate the sprouts on the way to your oak tree. As you do, it’s like pouring rich nutrients into your growth, which, in turn, supports you in staying focused on your dream.
#3 – Remember the Origin of Your Desire
Remember that your desire did not originate from you. It is Source Energy itself seeking to express in a much more expansive way through your desire. It is the way that Spirit seeks a richer, freer, fuller expression by means of you living your dream. When you realize where your desire comes from, you realize two things: first, that you have an accountability to living into that desire, and second, that you are not alone in your journey of creating your dream.
As you recognize the origin of your desire, you become aware that there truly is a power at work in your life and on your behalf that you can trust and rely on. The more in touch you are with this power, the more focused you become on your dream because you realize you are Life’s dream expressing.
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The Nexus 6 Reviewby Brandon Chester on November 12, 2014 1:00 PM EST
With the Nexus 6 we see a WiFi solution that hasn't been seen before in a mobile device, Broadcom's BCM4356. Announced at CES earlier this year, BCM4356 is a 2x2 802.11ac part with Bluetooth 4.1 support allowing for improved co-existence between Bluetooth and LTE. For reference, the Nexus 5 shipped with BCM4339 which is a 1x1 802.11ac part. To test WiFi performance on the Nexus 6 we used Iperf and Apple's AirPort Extreme router to try and achieve maximum performance.
The WiFi performance in the Nexus 6 falls into line for what we expect from a 2x2 802.11ac device. While it's slightly slower than Samsung's Galaxy Note 4, it's still much faster than many other devices that are on the market today, and over 3x faster than the WiFi performance of the Nexus 5.
Most devices now use the GNSS solution built into Qualcomm's modem. I was someone who suffered the broken GNSS on the original Galaxy S, and I'm thankful that we've come to a point where every smartphone is now able to competently achieve a quick and accurate GNSS lock. In Airplane mode with no assistance information the Nexus 6 was able to achieve a lock in just under 35 seconds with an additional 5 seconds to bring the accuracy to within 10 feet, although both these times will vary greatly depending on the surrounding environment and weather conditions. With assistance info locks take only a matter of seconds.
To test NAND performance on the Nexus 6 we attempted to use Androbench and Andebench, but both gave results that could not have been accurate and so we are unfortunately unable to test this aspect of the Nexus 6 at this time. Like the new Moto X, the Nexus 6 has Cypress Semiconductor’s CapSense controller. Given that the Nexus 6 has no capacitive buttons, this is likely performing the same impedance-matching antenna tuning as on the Moto X which uses the same type of antenna design. It also has two TFA9890 speaker amplifiers which allows both speakers to be driven at the same time as stereo speakers.
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Chiropteran - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkIsn't that like using windows XP test results and labeling them as Windows 8? The performance of the N5 might well change (for the worse) with Lollipop...
vshah - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkthis is pretty terrible. devices should be labeled as tested.
tuxRoller - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkRegarding the camera, it's arguable how good/bad the actual hardware is given that, until lollipop, we haven't had a way to get at the RAWs. Now that we can, we can see what the device captures, and the quality of the post-processing.
From various sources (both reddit, and forbes) the results seem to be that with a bit of work using rawtherapee you get significantly better results. What remains is for someone to produce an app that makes better choices than google.
Considering that google has used pretty good image sensors with the last couple of nexii, the only unknown is lens quality. Hopefully someone will perform a test with another lollipop device that uses the same sensors as the N5/N6 but different lens and examine the DNG image, with settings as close to like-for-like as possible.
anactoraaron - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkBut camera software improvements can reduce latency and focus to capture time though.
Spawne32 - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkI would imagine both phones are running a "dev preview" as the battery bug which is clearly rearing its ugly head in the battery tests, were only fixed 2 days ago.
Brandon Chester - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkThere was no mention of battery improvements in the small update that shipped on Monday.
gregspruce - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkDroid Turbo review?
Chaser - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkI can help. Large phone with (built in Kevlar case). Dim display. No simultaneous voice and data on "Americas most reliable network".
gregspruce - Thursday, November 13, 2014 - linkI have the phone, I just want to see their take on it.
BTW, display is more than readable in direct sunlight, so...
Also not the first phone to ditch dual modems and lose simultaneous voice and data pre-VoLTE.
The Turbo is fantastic, absolutely the best choice on Verizon right now, my friends on other networks are a little jealous currently, especially in light all of the Nexus reviews.
humjaba - Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - linkDamn. Still looking for something >5" that gets stellar battery life, that I can get on AT&T, and that won't cost me my first born son. The Sony Z3 looks perfect but I'm not interested in paying that price off-contract. Maybe I'll have to start hunting for a oneplus one invite...


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This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of spending time at Vector90, the co-working space in Crenshaw founded by real-estate developer David Gross and the late, great Nipsey Hussle. The space has offices, conference rooms, a kitchen, and desk space for those who just need something more “office-like” than a Starbucks. Aside from being a coworking space for adults, Vector90 has also provided STEM programs for school-aged children, as well as support and mentorship activities for local startups. A friend of ours raved about his experience at the monthly “Burnout“, a Saturday event where folks in the community buy tickets to just network, vibe, and be creative together. Nipsey fans, and fans of collective working environments, we decided to take the two hour drive from San Diego last weekend just to experience it for ourselves. The space is a haven of sorts, nestled in a non-descript warehouse in the middle of South Central LA. From the outside, it looks like any old warehouse, but inside, it’s brightly lit, open, and extremely inviting.
I had the opportunity to meet David, who I personally didn’t expect to be present. It may be because it was a special event, but I always love to see the masterminds behind a project present to see it working. That sort of engagement tends to make you feel more connected to a space, because they’re connected. Snacks are provided, but when he found out I was vegan, he offered to have someone go out and pick up some vegan food for me, which was definitely a nice touch. So why am I bothering to write about this? I’m not on Vector90’s payroll, clearly, but I’m a huge proponent of supporting anything positive that has its roots in hoods that are similar to the ones I’ve grown up in. I’ve been writing a lot about inspiration and motivation and all of that good stuff, and I want to make sure that I keep this momentum going, not just for myself, but for my readers as well.
Being around so many creative people is one of the easiest and virtually free ways you can get your own creative juices flowing. Listening to the intense discussions, hearing the ideas floating around, feeling the excited energy in this sort of space has been proven to get you out of a rut (I say proven, but I may have made that up, so please Google that to see if it’s true). I was there for a couple of hours, and I was able to write a chapter for the book I’m writing that I’ve had writer’s block on for at least two weeks. Knowing how I feel, it made me think about young people and what they can get out of a place like this, in various inner cities across the country. Growing up, I wish I had somewhere to be where I could find people that were more like me. Sometimes, the public library and the Boys and Girls Club had some semblance of that, but it was never dedicated to creatives. There wasn’t a free flow of thoughts and ideas, as the focus in the latter space was always about sports and just getting out of the house. As I got older, it became even more difficult, as there wasn’t a grown-up equivalent to a Boys and Girls Club.
Although real money has been put into Vector90, there are ways to recreate this feeling with young people by working with local organizations that are willing to open up their spaces after hours. In San Diego, the population of people of color is fairly sparse, with the majority being sequestered in the southeast part of the city. In years past, that area was ridden with crime and gang-violence, a mirror of the experience in South Central. Even still, there aren’t many spaces where young people, especially young adults (I’m slowly inching away from the young adult category, but I’m going to milk it ’til I can’t), are able to congregate to build community and create. Meetup groups try to capture that feeling, but a lot of times, there aren’t guaranteed, dedicated spaces for their gatherings and events. If you’re looking for something similar to the vibe I’m describing from the event I attended, start to link up with those in your community who can make it happen, like local political boards, real estate investors, etc. Growing up in the area I did, with limited resources, I’ve learned that the best way to find something you’re missing in your community is to create it yourself.


France May Prosecute Fiat Chrysler Over Excessive Diesel Emissions
French investigators state they caught diesel-powered Jeep and Fiat vehicles spitting out excessive levels of nitrogen oxide. The decision to refer the case to prosecutors comes less than a month after similar EPA allegations against FCA.
French prosecutors may be planning to prosecute Fiat Chrysler Automobiles over excessive levels of nitrogen oxide emissions generated by some of the Italian-American carmaker's diesel-powered vehicles, according to a Reuters report.
The French government said that investigators have passed information onto prosecutors, as part of an effort launched in the wake of Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal popularly known as Dieselgate. FCA is the third car company to be referred to prosecutors in the country over emissions issues, according to Reuters, after VW and Renault; French investigators are reportedly continuing to look into other automakers.
FCA reportedly stated today that all its diesel vehicles are in full compliance with governmental pollution regulations. A spokesperson told Reuters that Fiat Chrysler had reservations about the manner in which the French tests were conducted, but that the company was looking forward to working with France on the matter.
In July 2016, French investigators published a report claiming the diesel Jeep Cherokee they tested was caught emitting eight times the allowable level of NOx, while a diesel Fiat 500X was reportedly spitting out 17 times the legal levels of the greenhouse gas.
The French case is the latest in a series of diesel-related bad news for FCA. Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency alleged the company had equipped more than 100,000 oil-burning Ram and Jeep models with undisclosed emissions management software that could skew nitrous oxide emissions. FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne was quick to respond, claiming the EPA was taking a "belligerent" stance towards car companies.
"I'm really pissed off," Marchionne reportedly said about the EPA accusations last month. We imagine he's feeling similarly peeved today.


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- Philips is initiating a voluntary recall notification* to ensure patient safety in consultation with regulatory agencies
- Corrective actions include the deployment of updated instructions for use and a repair and replacement program for affected devices
- Philips aims to address all affected devices within the scope of this correction as expeditiously as possible
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Following the company update on April 26, 2021, Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA) today provides an update on the recall notification* for specific Philips Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (Bi-Level PAP), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), and mechanical ventilator devices to address identified potential health risks related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam component in these devices. The majority of the affected devices within the advised 5-year service life are in the first-generation DreamStation product family.
To date, Philips has produced millions of Bi-Level PAP, CPAP and mechanical ventilator devices using the PE-PUR sound abatement foam. Despite a low complaint rate (0.03% in 2020), Philips determined based on testing that there are possible risks to users related to this type of foam. The risks include that the PE-PUR foam may degrade into particles which may enter the device’s air pathway and be ingested or inhaled by the user, and the foam may off-gas certain chemicals. The foam degradation may be exacerbated by use of unapproved cleaning methods, such as ozone,** and high heat and high humidity environments may also contribute to foam degradation.
Therefore, Philips has decided to voluntarily issue a recall notification* to inform patients and customers of potential impacts on patient health and clinical use related to this issue, as well as instructions on actions to be taken.
“We deeply regret any concern and inconvenience that patients using the affected devices will experience because of the proactive measures we are announcing today to ensure patient safety,” said Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips. “In consultation with the relevant regulatory agencies and in close collaboration with our customers and partners, we are working hard towards a resolution, which includes the deployment of the updated instructions for use and a comprehensive repair and replacement program for the affected devices. Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do at Philips.”
Recall notification* advise for patients and customers
Based on the latest analysis of potential health risks and out of an abundance of caution, the recall notification* advises patients and customers to take the following actions:
- For patients using affected BiLevel PAP and CPAP devices: Discontinue use of your device and work with your physician or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider to determine the most appropriate options for continued treatment. To continue use of your device due to lack of alternatives, consult with your physician to determine if the benefit of continuing therapy with your device outweighs the risks identified in the recall notification.*
- For patients using affected life-sustaining mechanical ventilator devices: Do not stop or alter your prescribed therapy until you have talked to your physician. Philips recognizes that alternate ventilator options for therapy may not exist or may be severely limited for patients who require a ventilator for life-sustaining therapy, or in cases where therapy disruption is unacceptable. In these situations, and at the discretion of the treating clinical team, the benefit of continued usage of these ventilator devices may outweigh the risks identified in the recall notification.*
Possible health risks
Repair and replacement program
Philips is providing the relevant regulatory agencies with required information related to the launch and implementation of the projected correction. The company will replace the current sound abatement foam with a new material and has already begun the preparations, which include obtaining the relevant regulatory clearances. Philips aims to address all affected devices in scope of this correction as expeditiously as possible.
As part of the program, the first-generation DreamStation product families will be modified with a different sound abatement foam and shipped upon receipt of the required regulatory clearances. Philips’ recently launched next-generation CPAP platform, DreamStation 2, is not affected by the issue. To support the program, Philips is increasing the production of its DreamStation 2 CPAP devices, that are available in the US and selected countries in Europe.
In terms of the financial impact, Philips anticipates that the expected revenue headwinds in the Sleep & Respiratory Care business in 2021 will be compensated by the strength of the company’s other businesses. Therefore, the full year comparable sales growth and Adjusted EBITA margin guidance provided on April 26, 2021 remains unchanged.
The updated instructions for use of the affected devices have resulted in adjustments to and acceleration of the repair and replacement program, as well as intensified communication with customers and patients. This had led to an increase of EUR 250 million in the expected costs of the corrective actions on the installed base, in addition to the provision that the company recorded in the first quarter of 2021.
For more information on the recall notification,* as well as instructions for customers, users and physicians, affected parties may contact their local Philips representative or visit www.philips.com/SRC-update.
* This is a recall notification for the US only, and a field safety notice for the rest of the world
** Potential Risks Associated With The Use of Ozone and Ultraviolet (UV) Light Products for Cleaning CPAP Machines and Accessories: FDA Safety Communication.


The EA-37B aircraft designation was selected to better identify the platform’s mission of finding, attacking and destroying enemy land or sea targets.
The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command disclosed last week that, effective Oct.27, 2023, the EC-37B has been redesignated to become the EA-37B to better identify the platform’s mission of finding, attacking and destroying enemy land or sea targets. Additionally, the EA-37B will assume the name “Compass Call” in fiscal year 2026 or upon retirement of the EC-130H, should that happen earlier.
In the press release, the ACC disclosed that 9 of 14 EC-130Hs have already been divested and stored at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group located at Davis-Monthan AFB. Air and Space Forces Magazine reports that the aircraft are being stored in flyable storage, meaning that are being preserved to possibly be returned to duty if needed.
One EA-37B has been delivered to Air Force Materiel Command for development and operational testing. The aircraft performed its first test flight in the fully missionized configuration and USAF livery on May 4, 2023, from L3Harris’ integration and modification center in Waco, Texas. The delivery of the first EA-37B to the 55th Electronic Combat Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, is expected in 2024.
The U.S. Air Force is projecting its electronic attack capabilities into the future, upgrading and transitioning the Compass Call airborne tactical electronic attack weapon system from the 40 years old EC-130H to the new EC-37B. The Compass Call system is one of the busiest assets of the entire US inventory, which took part in every conflict where US troops were engaged in combat.
Compass Call disrupts enemy command and control communications, radars, and navigation systems and limits adversary coordination, as part of the Counter-Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Targeting (Counter-C5ISRT) mission. Restricting an adversary’s battlespace coordination and force management, as well as suppressing the air defenses, is essential in today’s operational scenarios to improve the chances of missions’ success.
In the press release, the Air Force says the EA-37B sustains Joint Force military advantage in electromagnetic battlespace and builds a more lethal force by modernizing electromagnetic attack capabilities to deny peer competitors’ tactical networks and information ecosystems. The Department of Defense is, in fact, taking steps to keep the edge over adversaries and to counter advanced and non-traditional threats.
A new factsheet has also been released by the service; here is an excerpt:
The EA-37B aircraft carries a combat crew of up to nine people. The pilot and co-pilot are responsible for aircraft flight, while an additional seven members operate and employ the EA mission equipment permanently integrated into the cargo/ mission compartment. The mission crew can include the mission crew commander (electronic warfare officer), weapon system officer (electronic warfare officer), mission crew supervisor (an experienced cryptologic linguist), analysis operators (linguists), one acquisition operator and/or an airborne maintenance technician.
Compass Call is designed with System-Wide Open Reconfigurable Dynamic Architecture (SWORD-A) capabilities, which allow for rapid updates to adopt new capabilities and counter emerging technologies, tactics, techniques and procedures.
Its adaptability is directly attributed to its spiral upgrade acquisition strategy which ensures the EA-37B can counter new, emergent communication technology.
The aircraft effectively jams communications, Early Warning/Acquisition radars and navigation systems during tactical air and ground operations.
A majority of the components found in the EA-37B Compass Call are classified modifications to the mission system that enhance precision and increase target capacity. The system was designed to incorporate options for “plug-and-play” quick reaction capabilities, which have historically allowed the program to counter unique high-profile threats. This flexibility allows the aircraft to keep pace with adversary use of emerging technology. It promotes enhanced crew proficiency and effectiveness, maintenance and sustainment with a common fleet configuration, new operator interfaces, increased reliability and better fault detection.
The aircraft’s communication capabilities have been improved with an expansion of satellite communication connectivity compatible with emerging DoD architectures, increased multi-asset coordination nets and upgraded data-link terminals.
Improved external communications allow Compass Call crews to maintain situational awareness and connectivity in dynamic operational and tactical environments. Furthermore, modifications to the airframe provide improved aircraft performance and survivability.
In the U.S. Department of Defense there is only another aircraft with the EA designation, the EA-18G Growler, in service with the Navy and with the Air Force’s 390th Electronic Combat Squadron. Together with the EA-18G Growler and the F-16CM Block 50/52 Fighting Falcon, Compass Call is part of the US Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) triad.
The EA-18G is equipped with an Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) avionics suite that can detect, identify, locate and suppress hostile electromagnetic emitters. In the future, with the Block II Growler upgrade and the NGJ (Next Generation Jamming) pods that will provide enhanced AEA capabilities, the Growlers will also get Cyber Attack capabilities.
You can find out more about the EC-37B Compass Call in the detailed report we published here at The Aviationist earlier this year.


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Dozens of local councils want the government to coordinate the information around the national rollout of 5G telecom, a survey conducted by public broadcaster NOS in the run-up to the first auction of the frequencies on June 29 has shown.
Local councils play an important part in the rollout because they have to provide information and are also a party in the negotiations with telecom providers about the locations of new masts.
Some people are concerned about the possible harmful effects of 5G radiation on health, and in September hundreds took to the streets of The Hague in protest. Several people have been arrested for arson attacks on telecom masts, while a court case to stop the rollout proved unsuccessful.
Telecoms supervisory body Agenschap Telecom and health watchdog RIVM have said radiation from 5G mobile networks testing sites in the Netherlands is within European limits.
Random testing at five of the 15 trial sites has not produced worrying levels of radiation, a report published by both organisations said. It is important, however, to ‘keep a finger on the pulse’, the organisations said.
The majority of the NOS survey respondents said they have been approached by people worried about the arrival of the fast network.
‘We are trying to provide answers to the best of our ability,’ a spokesman for Rotterdam local council said, ‘but it would help if the government would be more active in providing information about the rules and the health effects of 5G.’
‘It is very strange that we must come up with the arguments when this is a national discussion,’ said alderman Theo Meskens, from Hollands Kroon in Noord-Holland province.
Local council umbrella organisation VNG has confirmed the need for information and has called on economic affairs minister Erik Wiebes to take action.
A ministry spokesman told the broadcaster it had organised regional meetings for citizens last year in an effort to help local councils and that it had ‘intensified’ its activities via the social media.
‘We answer dozens of questions via mails, letters and on the phone and via social media,’ he said. The ministry did not say if a nation-wide information campaign will be launched.
Telecom providers KPN, Vodafone and T-Mobile are expected to be among the contenders at the first auction of 5G frequencies on June 29 but the complete list has not been made public.
The national health council is expected to report on the health impact of 5G at the end of July.
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Concordia is a portrait on the Kansas prairie. As one looks out across the valley and sees the little town enfolded in the softly rolling hills, one feels a sense of peace.
Symbol of Kansas, the tall grain elevator thrusts its white towers into the sky. The old of the red brick convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph blends with the new of the Junior College and the hospital.
Concordia is a pretty town – a pleasant town with well kept homes. There are comfortable schools; a much used City Park with a bandshell and a baseball diamond. The churches speak of the faith and generosity of their members. The main street is simple, dignified and well-cared for.
Concordia became a town in 1871, founded by Jim Hagaman, a very motivated and community minded individual. The artists who painted those first brush strokes of the “Portrait On The Prairie” were gallant souls with incredible courage and daring spirit.
The great lure was land . . . all that land. It created exciting dreams of a future of wealth, power, freedom, of “being somebody.” Many who came were from eastern states. Many were impoverished men, often well educated, who came because the land was free. Many who came were immigrants. Each immigrant coming from crowded, impoverished, politically controlled countries in Europe, knew what it meant to have “his own land.”
So they came, from the east seeking land and wealth and investments; from Europe seeking land, freedom and identity; all of them seeking the opportunity to be part of a new experience, to be free.

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WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 will empower players more than ever to define their destiny and gameplay experiences in a dynamic and ever-changing WWE. Along the way, your decisions will decide gameplay scenarios, allowing for more spontaneous WWE action in [...]
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THQ’s second WWF and fifth wrestling game for the N64 will feature enhanced customization options, a whopping 80 snarling gladiators and Transfer Pak links with two GBC-only WWF games. Associate producer Mike Sparks boasts of a “guest [...]
WWF In Your House is a successor to WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game. Like its predecessor, it is a hybrid of wrestling game and arcade versus fighter, with over-the-top, unrealistic moves. Concept and presentation are similar to Mortal Kombat games: [...]
The 2008 edition in the Smackdown vs. Raw series holds new features to the WWE game franchise. This is the first in the series to include the extremists of ECW, including The Sandman, Marcus Cor Von and CM Punk. The game also features a new struggle [...]


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According to a previous doctor from Greater Victoria, studies show cannabis helps the aging population
If you don’t think cannabis improves memory functions in the elderly, you may be amazed by the mice in the maze.
“There is a great study from Germany that shows that cannabis helps prevent memory loss in the older generation,” said Dr. Dave Hepburn, who was a general practitioner in the Greater Victoria area for 30 years
“The bottom line is that the study in mice showed that the THC-impaired younger mice in a maze did not do as well as the older mice that took cannabis,” said Hepburn in a telephone interview with Black Press Media of Peru.
– Read the entire article at Saanich News.


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Working with The Crafts Mart, an online store, we are making a number of our travel photographs available as high quality prints. These prints are produced using fade resistant inks on museum grade archival, heavy weight paper. Available in different sizes these prints are perfect for framing and are great for decorating to show off your travels. Most prints are available as a travel poster design with some also available as unembellished photographic prints.
The view across the geyser field near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park at dusk. The park has one of Earths highest concentrations of geysers anywhere in the world. It seems as if there are always one or two geysers erupting all the time. If you haven’t made the time to visit you need to move this to the top of your bucket list.


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Jun 26, 2022
In honor of Pride month, Overheard Orlando makes a return to form highlighting local trans artist Emory Alvarado. Though she has seen much success, we'll delve into the path that got her there via love letters to the past and trials of self-actualization. In this mega-episode, Emory speaks on the often misunderstood concept of artistic materialism and her plans to change the world through subversive activism. She even dares to reclaim the franchise that once brought bravery and inspiration to a young Emory back from its author and arguably the world's most infamous trans exclusionary radical feminist: J.K. Rowling.


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The "gun culture" in U.S. society is a sick reflection on a decaying way of life -- or should that be death?
By Guillermo Alvarado
The U.S. Supreme Court, the highest court in the country, dealt a devastating blow to the hopes of those who aspire to greater control over the purchase and carrying of firearms, which cause tens of thousands of deaths and injuries every year.
In a controversial decision, the nine magistrates of this judicial body decided by a vote of six to three to annul a New York State law, where limits were placed on the application for a license to carry a gun in public.
According to local authorities, a person had to demonstrate a particular need to carry a gun before being authorized to do so, but according to the Supreme Court, this violated a right enshrined in the Second Amendment to the Constitution.
It is a ruling that clearly favors the interests of manufacturers and sellers of pistols, revolvers and rifles, an activity that generates billions of dollars in profits, but which is also responsible for the death of a large number of innocent people of all ages.
The so-called "gun lobby" argues that commerce should be separated from the use to which these items are put, a fallacious and specious argument.
The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, called this verdict a "black day" and she is right, especially because the Court's rulings are not only unappealable, but also establish jurisprudence, that is, they oblige all other courts in the nation to respect them in similar cases.
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Jacquie Aiche's workspace in Beverly Hills is nothing short of whimsical. Dreamcatchers, sage bundles, precious stone carvings and wood carved bowls are just a handful of the earthly gems that fill every corner of the space. And all are reflective of her namesake fine jewelry line, which is designed and created by hand in her hometown of L.A. “I’ve always been passionate about gemstones and their healing properties,” Jacquie says. "It felt natural when I started designing pieces for others.”
Ten years ago, Jacquie began making jewelry out of her garage and selling it at the clothing store she owned. “I would sell the pieces there, but I would never tell anyone they were mine.” Fast forward to today, and everyone from Gigi Hadid and Rihanna to Alessandra Ambrosio and Kendall Jenner are big fans of her line. Not just fans, these women are a part of her #JATribe, as Jacquie calls it. This tribe is the biggest influence on her work, she says. “When I see one of my pieces come to life on a beautiful woman, it inspires me to continue to create in new innovative ways.”
We spent the day hanging out at her magical office and private showroom, which used to be the townhouse she lived in before starting her company. Since moving, she turned the garage into her personal office and the lower half of the townhouse into a private showroom. The gorgeous space consists of two structures linked by a courtyard on a residential street in Beverly Hills. We got the scoop on her favorite places to eat and drink, her go-to vacation spot, daily uniform, entertaining style and more.
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"I entertain at home all the time and it’s always a feast!" she says. Her entertaining style is "definitely a Boho mix with prints and patterns" and her main focus is "always the food," which is typically Middle Eastern (she grew up in a half-Egyptian, half-American household). "All the flavors are just so yummy!"
"It’s important to me to have a space people feel comfortable kicking their shoes off…and maybe their shirt," she says. "You can find us all cozied up inside among my many crystals, books, and other tchotchkes, or in the backyard lounging in the 'conference room'. It’s a really special space."
"I am a jacket and sweater girl," she says. "I have some amazing pieces that I love to pull out and try on, as I can barely wear them here in LA." Her daily uniform is a pair of vintage Levi's paired with a "cute" top four to five times a week.
"My ultimate travel destination is Bora Bora. I can never get enough," she says. And her drink of choice? Spicy Margarita.


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Prosecutors hope to be able to get their hands on most of the money owed by a couple who went on the run after being convicted of tax evasion offences nearly 20 years ago, a High Court judge has heard.
Syed Asghar and his wife Azra were partners in a Leicester firm, Crown Video, and went on the run to Pakistan from their rented home in The Broadway, Oadby, in July 2002 to avoid standing trial at the city’s crown court.
They were found guilty in their absence of evading £241,000 in VAT between October 1994 and April 1999.
Warrants were issued for their arrest but they have remained at large and the debt has never been recovered.
But in a High Court hearing, barrister Gary Pons, representing the Crown Prosecution Service, told Mrs Justice Thornton that pension policies held by Syed and Azra, who are currently both in their 50s, have now been traced.
Mr Pons told the judge how the couple had been tried in their absence after fleeing the country while on bail and were believed to be in Pakistan.
Mr Pons said money owed under the confiscation order has not been recovered and the couple have done “everything in their power to evade justice”.
But he told the judge that three pension policies, worth a total of nearly £200,000, have now been found.
He asked her to approve the appointment of an “enforcement receiver” so the Asghars’ “interest in their pension and annuity polices” could be realised.
He said: “The prosecution submit that this is a case where there is simply no other way to ensure that the confiscation order is paid.
“The respondents have done everything in their power to evade justice. They have no intention of paying the confiscation orders.”
The judge approved the appointment of a receiver, who can recover money from the pension policies.
The 2002 trial heard how the couple's business Crown Video, based at Gilbros Business Centre in Wharf Street South, Leicester city centre, deliberately evaded paying VAT over a number of years.
Judge Tony Mitchell ordered an inquiry into their assets in 2002. Speaking in court at the time, he said: ‘‘During extensive interviews, when it was obvious they had been caught, they maintained their story that they were trading legitimately.
‘‘It was a charade, which gave them time to close down their lives in this country and depart these shores.’’
The company was involved in buying, selling and renting videos from various outlets in the city. In the 1980s, the business expanded rapidly with a £5 million annual turnover.
When the company profits plummeted, however, the defendants resorted to a paperwork scam to avoid paying tax.

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Over 103 tri-athletes braved the cold weather on Sunday to take part in the first Tribal Triathlon Series Race of the season at Orient Beach on the Esplanade.
The race saw a record breaking number of athletes taking part at the start of the season in two distances, namely the mini and sprint.
The mini distance consisted of a 400m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run. The sprint distance was a 750m swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run.
“Although there are some top racers not here because of the PE Ironman, it’s great to see such depth of talent in the triathlon community,” said Tribal owner Cillian Ryan.
The competition was tough in the male sprint section with the hotly-contested top position going to Davion Leon.
“I’m so happy to win this first race especially with the bad weather conditions. I really wanted to win this,” said Leon.
The winner in the ladies sprint section was 13-year-old Kiara Herman of Stirling High School, competing in her first sprint distance.
“I’ve been taking part in the mini distance for two years. I’m really happy I won, I can’t believe it,” she said.
Herman takes part in a variety of sports at her school and would like to participate in the shorter version of the Ironman some day. Both winners are trained by triathlete Stirling High School.
“I’m focusing on coaching at the moment and my main goal is to train the guys to go as far as representing the country in world series championships,” said Makeleni.
The second Tribal Triathlon Series race will take place on October 16.


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Since releasing my last journal entry, which in retrospect appears a tad panicky, I discovered in my ever-growing stockpile of prostate cancer materials an article written by Dr Charles (Snuffy) Myers that reduces my concern. In a discussion relating to a rising PSA following prostetectomy Dr Myers points out some patients will not experience serious health problems until PSA values reach between 1000 and 2000. He goes on to explain that a person with a doubling time of one year and a PSA of 3.96 like myself will not reach the danger zone for about eight years. To think it may be possible to continue my current quality of life without seriously jeopordizing my general health for this period of time is very. very comforting. My gosh, why has none of the experienced clinicians that I have interacted with since my PSA began to rise called this medical data to my attention? Phenomenal! Unbelievable!
With that said let me provide a little counterpoint as did Dr Myers. Just as I
recently hedged my bet (refer to my previous journal entry), Dr Myers
engages in a little scientific hedging of his own. Immediately following his
statement about the absence of serious health problems until one's PSA exceeds
the 1000 mark, he goes on to say "Despite this I begin treating my
patients as soon as the PSA begins to raise". He supports this practise by
citing a number of studies that suggest by doing so longterm outcomes are
My case manager responded to my UFPTI inquiry as follows (paraphrased):
"Your PSA remains low: "Our advice for you is to stay the course, i.
e., continue to watch and wait".
So where does this new infomation leave me? Emotionally I feel less panic
stricken. Intellectually I still feel the need to locate a knowledgable
prostate cancer specialist to serve as a sounding board and technical advisor.
I intend to pursue this goal , perhaps at a more leisurely, less frantic pace.
An observation: The roller coaster ride is no less tumultuous than when I
commenced this excursion several years ago. As they tend to say these
days: I can't make this stuff up


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance in its investigation of a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian in on I-24 near mile marker 68.8.
The incident occurred between midnight and 9:30 on Saturday morning near Almaville Road. When police arrived at the scene, the located the body of a female victim laying in a ditch line.
According to THP, the pedestrian was struck by what investigators believe to be a 2001-2005 white Ford Ranger pickup truck. The suspect vehicle should have damage to the passenger side headlight and signal light area.
The hit-and-run caused the right lane to be closed to eastbound traffic on I-24 until approximately 1 p.m.
Highway Patrol is urging anyone with any information on this incident to contact them at (615)744-3091 or 1-800-736-0212.


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Top 5 Ways to Reduce Your Calorie Intake Without CountingK
Your weight is controlled by the difference between how many calories you burn and how many you eat. Losing weight is as simple as entering a state in which you burn more calories than you eat. When you do this consistently, over a long period of time, your body is forced to burn stored fat for energy causing weight loss. Reducing your calorie intake is a big part of losing weight (in addition to exercising more). Here are a few ways you can cut your intake without counting calories.
1. No Soda. Eliminating soda from your diet can have a huge impact on your caloric intake. One serving of soda contains approximately 100 calories. If you get your soda from a gas station or fast food restaurant, you’re drinking way more than a single serving, even if you order the small size. Soda is pretty much just liquid sugar which allows it to be digested very quickly. This leaves you hungry which can lead to over eating further increasing your calorie intake. Replace soda and other sugared drinks (sweet tea, coffee, fruit juices) with water.
2. Eat More Fiber. A big problem with soda is that it contains no fiber. Fiber is a complex carbohydrate which means it gets digested very slowly. A food that is high in fiber will keep you full for longer than a food that is low in fiber (ex: soda, candy, doughnuts). Foods high in fiber include vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, brown rice and 100% whole wheat bread/pasta.
3. Don’t Go Shopping When You’re Hungry. The absolute worst thing you can do is go grocery shopping when you’re hungry. When you let yourself get hungry, you start to get cravings. If you happen to be around food when you get these cravings, you’ll start throwing everything into your shopping cart. The result will be a refrigerator full of unhealthy junk food that you’ll have to eat. Going shopping while you’re hungry not only sets you up for an unhealthy diet, it will also create a huge grocery bill. Eat before you shop.
4. Buy Smaller Plates. Though this may seem like a waste of time, when you don’t have room on your plate for more food, you can’t put anymore on. You’ll eat what you have on your plate and when you’re done you’ll feel full, not wanting anymore. If you use a bigger plate, you’ll simply force yourself to eat everything that’s on it regardless of if you’re still hungry.
5. Cook Your Own Food. Learning how to cook isn’t an easy step to take but it is a healthy one. As you learn to make better dishes, and cook more often, your calorie intake will start to go down. Processed and restaurant foods are loaded with calories because the portions are way too big. They’re also filled with fat and sugar making them very unhealthy.
Honorable Mention: Low Fat Foods. Slowly start to incorporate foods that are low in fat or fat free into your diet. You can start with your dairy (milk, cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese) and include meat (tuna, chicken and low fat cuts of beef).
The Bottom Line
Losing weight can be summed up by a simple phrase: eat less, move more. By taking a few simple steps, you can easily reduce your calorie intake without counting calories and meticulously keeping track of your meals.

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Signs FOR reversal~
We have showed signs of support and slightly more buying action with this current candle, and the selling really died off on this candle after a strengthening selling trend.
XANDER USES BOLLINGERS? Yes, I look at them occasionally. They look to be turning in for a squeeze, and we are right at the bottom.
Market bottom indicator is flagging harder and harder as we move across the downtrend which is interesting, not necessarily the best data in this situation given the use of standard deviation and a strong downtrend.
Wave trend has nearly became a minimum point in a very historically similar zone to where it usually turns.
all time low on the bitfinex chart, how low can it go? The shall attempt the limbo. Usually in these situations it can't surpass the all time low too much given it's not defined as a trashcoin. People generally like to add to their bags with low prices, there is more incentive to buy NEO than just short term gains tends to be a strong belief. Many are waiting to time tha diP.
. is a strong area of support in terms of fib and price action here.
Signs AGAINST reversal~
EMA's could death cross.
Wrong side of both EMA's and large distance, respecting them strongly.
BTC move which could come over the next few days (look at my long chart, it is fighting with the top of the channel), forcing it downwards through a support into a further downtrend- where there isn't tons of support.
Sidenotes: Always wait for a reversal with confirmation for higher percentage chance of a winning play, catching a falling knife is very risky. Risky trading isn't my style and shouldn't be yours.
This is NOT a buy signal. I'm not a financial adviser and nothing I say is a fact, any losses made through these decisions do not hold me accountable and you should never invest more than you're willing to lose.
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Published 10:35 am Friday, May 27, 2011
Daily Herald editorial
A Wisconsin judge has wisely ruled that legislators in erred when they passed a remarkable law earlier this year that largely removed the collective bargaining rights of teachers in that state. The ruling, which came on Thursday, had nothing to do with the content of the law, but rather the manner in which it was passed.
Paralyzed by the decision of Senate Democrats to flee the state, Wisconsin Republicans finally found a legislative maneuver that they believed would let them pass controversial changes to collective bargaining laws. But in implementing their procedural trick, an appeals court judge said, the majority party members failed to provide adequate notice that they were going back into session. Wisconsin’s open meetings laws, similar to those in Minnesota, don’t allow government bodies to hold “surprise” meetings, and the court found that in quickly going back into session the Senate violated that law.
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It is, to be sure, a technicality. But it is an important one. The only way to keep government at least somewhat transparent is to require that public meetings truly be public. And a state’s top elected officials should, in particular, hew to those laws. The Court of Appeals’ ruling this week is not the last word on the matter – Wisconsin’s Supreme Court may yet take a hand in the case. If the state’s highest court does get involved, however, we’re confident it also will recognize and uphold the state’s open meeting law.


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Two different material targets can be used in one configuration. The sputter rates are very stable, so the thickness control is done with high precision simply by time and with an optical monitor as backup. Especially for UV-coatings and cw-applications very high LIDT can be achieved.
As the process works with low temperatures coatings on plastic or other non-glasslike materials (e.g. fiber ends) are possible.
Like all sputter techniques, coatings made by MS may have high stress, depending on the wavelength region and coating materials used.
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"Bieber Meets Al Qaeda" a culture clash that misfires
For 17 years, Denver’s experimental LIDA Project theater company has taken audiences where few others have been daring or politic enough to go.
Even if, afterward, you often have no idea where exactly it is that you have gone.
“Justin Bieber Meets Al Qaeda,” easily the most provocative title of the fall theater season, is the only original local theatrical response to the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and it marks LIDA’s move into a new, 99-seat theater space in RiNo, just north of downtown.
The title flatly argues that America’s obsession with pop-culture idolatry has been competing for your attention with our greater need to understand the origins of terrorism and our government’s role in
Guess which one’s winning?
But in performance, this compelling, collaborative “theatrical editorial” is a multimedia mashup that doesn’t really deliver on that premise. It begins with a fire alarm and plays out amid a relentless maelstrom of lights, noise and wall-to-wall 9/11 video media images, set to driving club music. Cameras add to the tension by zooming in and out on our paranoid main character, called only (and tellingly) Mr. White (Robin Davies).
He’s naked down to his underwear and TV remote. And he’s anchored to a La-Z-Boy chair that sits in a Desert Storm-like pile of sand
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Abu Dhabi, April 6, 2016 – Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is helping the Middle East’s real estate industry to acquire valuable green building expertise as it continues to expand.
More than a third (35%) of the City’s planned built-up area will be completed within the next five years, a significant proportion of it by third-party developers whose projects will be realised according to stringent environmental standards.
Third-party developments include a six-floor office block and upscale private apartments and townhouses, to be completed within the City’s existing footprint by the end of next year by Tristar Real Estate, a subsidiary of the UAE-based conglomerate Tristar Holdings.
A new campus of Emirates College of Technology, the Abu Dhabi-based private higher education institution, and a new GEMS Education school are also among the third-party projects planned.
These and other developments will meet a minimum ‘3 Pearl’ rating under the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council’s green building standards framework, Estidama, meaning they will be designed to be up to 40% more water and energy efficient than comparable existing buildings, while also using more environmentally friendly materials in their construction.
The Masdar City campus of the Emirates College of Technology aims to incorporate robotic parking technology to maximise the efficient use of space, widening the adoption of architectural and civil engineering innovation in the region.
“Masdar City is a template for sustainable urban development, and its evolution is taking place in partnership with a growing community of developers, investors and private sector companies,” said Anthony Mallows, Executive Director of Masdar City.
“This community is actively contributing to and benefitting from the sustainable building practices and advanced technologies deployed in the realisation of the City, whether it’s the application of renewable energy, energy- and water-saving processes, or the use of low-carbon cement and recycled metals.
“At the same time, Masdar City is raising the bar for sustainable urban development through the various R&D initiatives and demonstration projects active on site, such as the Eco-Villa Prototype now under construction.”
The Eco-Villa Prototype is designed to use 72% less energy and 35% less water than existing villas in Abu Dhabi, and can even export power to the national grid when equipped with rooftop solar panels.
A purpose-built facility at Masdar City is promoting the reuse and recycling of construction waste, while another Masdar initiative, The Future Build, is enabling architects, developers and contractors to source sustainable building products and materials more easily through a dedicated portal.
Around 300 products were added to the website last year, nearly doubling the service’s existing inventory. In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, The Future Build aims to create the UAE’s largest database of independently certified products complying with the Estidama Pearl Rating System and other green building rating systems.
Besides helping the real estate industry to gain hands-on experience in sustainable urban development, Masdar City is building its profile as a hub for knowledge building in both the classroom and the laboratory.
Its anchor tenant the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology has graduated 447 students since 2011 and honoured its first PhD students last year. The Institute is undertaking industry- and government-sponsored research contracts worth than US$60 million and conducts its own community outreach programme, the Young Future Energy Leaders, engaging the brightest Arab youth in the subjects of alternative energy and clean technology.
Institute alumni have launched at least five business startups to date.
The expanding Masdar City will also cater to the training and education needs of Abu Dhabi’s growing and increasingly diversified economy, including quality primary- and secondary-level schooling, and higher education in business, technology and vocational subjects.
This is in addition to the extensive corporate and public sector training provided by existing Masdar City tenants, such as Lockheed Martin, General Electric, and the Global Green Growth Institute.
The new campus of Emirates College of Technology will host an estimated 3,000 students, the majority UAE nationals, as well as laboratories, a library and other study facilities, and an auditorium and sport hall.
The new school of GEMS Education, expected to start building this year within Masdar City’s planned R&D cluster, plans to offer the National Curriculum for England to about 2,500 students at the pre-school, primary and secondary levels.
Meanwhile, Ryan International Group of Education Institutions is already operating Phase 1 of its CBSE school project with capacity for 2,700 students at Masdar City.
“Masdar City is enabling innovation in sustainability and clean technologies by integrating education, R&D, investment and business opportunity,” said Anthony Mallows of Masdar City.
“We are promoting knowledge building at the industry level through the real-world insights gained from the ongoing construction of the City, at the academic level through the advanced R&D conducted by the Masdar Institute, and at the community level through the different educational institutions catering to the specific needs of the local economy and labour market. All these elements contribute to Masdar City’s successful, evolving ecosystem.”
Masdar City’s ongoing expansion will be showcased at Cityscape Abu Dhabi, the real estate exhibition and conference taking place from April 12-14.


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I was extremely excited to receive my order today . The treats are always so beautiful . And Max loves them so much. You couldn't ask for a better presentation !
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Puppy Luvs Boxed Treats - Your sweet and lovable furry Valentine is sure to love these treats! Includes a yummy assortment of frosted and plain treats that is sure to please.Ingredients:
Stone ground whole wheat flour, whole oats, water, canola oil, liver, egg, whey, cheddar cheese, brewers yeast, parsley, parmesan cheese, baking powder, cultured wheat, beef and chicken bouillon, garlic. Yogurt and carob candy toppings.
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