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Professional quality stainless steel star crimpers. These adjustable size crimpers create an easy yet effective method of adding design and texture to freshly coated sugarpaste cakes and confectionery.
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Inventory remains very low across the Metro Atlanta housing market – according to the latest numbers from ARA, inventory in May was just a 3.6-month supply for the 11-county area, a 2.3 percent decline from a year ago.
The inventory problem is particularly pronounced in several Atlanta counties, a fact that GAMLS stats bear out. Some notable details:
- Cobb has the lowest inventory of the major counties at just 2.55-months; in total, five counties have inventories of less than 3-months.
- Inventory was down in all of Metro Atlanta’s largest counties, with Fulton seeing the smallest decline at 5.32 percent.
- The largest decline came in Paulding, where inventory fell 27.14 percent; six counties, though, saw declines of greater than 20 percent.
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The fans of Valuing got a quick look at what could very well be the newest agent for the popular tactical FPS game at Summer Games Fest last night. Shortly after the clip aired, Valorant's official Twitter pages were 'hacked' by Killjoy, leaving a number of possible clues to his abilities in his wake.
The opening nine-second fragment of the SGF features a slow pan and zoom of a half-finished robot to its head, connected to multiple wires on a table. Many were quick to point out that the teaser location is in Killjoy's lab.
This was confirmed soon after, as the game's Twitter accounts around the world had their profile picture, name, banner photo, and bio modified by the tech genius.
Although the page's admins have apparently regained control now, Killjoy has left a number of cryptic images behind. This includes a concert selfie , One photo of an Alarmbot being deactivated and a text chat with Brimstone .
While they seem harmless enough, fans have suggested that there are clues to the new agent's abilities. For example, the Alarmbot snap titled “Variable removed. Alarmbot down”, potentially suggests that the new agent will have the power to disable the abilities of other agents. No more Viper goo getting everywhere.
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Tradition runs deeper, with some comparing the robot in the teaser to Killjoy's intended original design. That's right, 'Killjoy' should be 'K1LLJ-01' the mechanical soldier . With the recent trailer de Duality revealing the existence of Mirror Earth, these parallels may not be a mere coincidence.
Valorant lore aficionado 'Cynprel' believes the robot in the teaser could very well be the missing Agent 8, a robot sent to Mirror Earth to fight the Mirror Agents.
With the new agent being teased earlier on the Breeze map, Cynprel says the agent may soon return to Earth via the map's teleporter.
With so many unanswered questions out there, players will likely have to wait until Episode 3 arrives for more information on the new agent. Valuing .


March 7, 2012
Massive CMEs Heading Towards Earth
NASA said on Wednesday that two Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are now traveling faster than 1,300 miles per second, on track towards Earth.NASA's Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) and the Solar Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) caught the CMEs as they took-off from the sun.
The space agency said the first CME, which is traveling at about 1,300 miles per second, will reach Earth on the morning of March 8.
This CME could result in a "severe geomagnetic storm", causing aurora at low altitudes, and possible disruptions to high frequency radio communication, global positioning systems (GPS), and power grids, according to NASA.
"It's hitting us right in the nose," Joe Kunches, a scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told The Associated Press.
The part of the solar storm that will create more noticeable auroras will peak Thursday evening, according to NOAA.
The auroras could dip as far south as the Great Lakes states, but a full moon will make them harder to see.
Kunches said the timing and speed of the storm will determine whether it affects power grids. A solar storm in 1989 knocked out the power grid in Quebec, leaving 6 million people without power.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will not be taking any extra precautions, according to NASA spokesman Rob Navias.
Currently, NASA is rating the solar radiation storm at an S3 on a scale that goes up to S5.
The last large solar flare recorded was on August 9, 2011, charting in at an X6.9 flare. The larger flare of the two that took place this week was clocked at X5.4.
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You all might have heard about kitchen set during your childhood as this was one of the most common games that little ones used to get indulged in. Though today many mothers have a misconception that this activity is of no use especially boys so for them here we have list some of the major benefits your kids can have while playing with kitchen set.
Creativity and Imagination
Playing Kitchen set strengthens the child’s imaginative power and also develops their creative skills. It gives a chance for children to use their thoughts in creating fake scenarios. For example, becoming a chef, waiter or the guest makes them mimic the adults and explore their own new ways to play these roles.
While playing the role created by them, children learn new words like cook, hot and cold which helps in improving their vocabulary. They also express themselves and engage in storytelling which in result boost their communication skills.
Learn to organize things
When Kids play kitchen set they mostly organize all their utensils and then start the game. They don’t like things getting messed up and place each and everything accordingly which makes them more precise about never putting anything in the wrong place..
Social Skills Development
Play Kitchen leads to the conversation among children about each other’s roles, what they will cook and how they will do it. Such discussions make them learn to work in a team and also boost their socializing skills. Along with this, it also teaches them to share and listen before they speak.
Helps in improving Problem Solving Skills
Kitchen play improves the child’s cognitive ability and problem-solving skills. If anything goes missing they force their mind to find a solution for it. For example, if a spoon goes missing, they search for it or think about an alternative.
Leads to the feeling of independence
When kids have their own kitchen set they develop a feeling of independence which in result also makes them confident. They become responsible for their utensils, keep it clean and organize it in a systematic way and all these things with time generate the leadership qualities in them.

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Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is dominating the cloud computing market. According to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Public Cloud Services Spending Guide, SaaS will capture almost two-thirds of public cloud spending in 2017. The guide goes on to state that SaaS will still account for roughly 60% by 2020. Small and medium-sized businesses SaaS adoption is expected to reach 94% by the end of 2017, according to a report by Techaisle.
Next-generation software businesses are offering vertical platforms to customers who require industry-specific features. And, as identified in Finance Online’s 2016 SaaS Industry Market Report, vertical SaaS is growing faster than traditional horizontal SaaS.
In this blog post, we’ll consider the benefits of being industry specific, and discuss how this helps when scaling your business.
Industry-specific Data Promotes Business Growth
Cloud-based software allows you to capture, store, collate, and analyze data across multiple levels of your business. With vertical SaaS, you can gain highly valuable customer intelligence. Industry-specific data is more helpful when analyzing functional areas, and businesses appreciate that level of specificity. With these details, vertical SaaS providers can advise their clients and provide useful insight for key business decisions, increasing their value as a business partner.
Better Return on Investment
Vertical SaaS makes good business sense, especially when scaling your business: the greater the value and depth of the data, the more problems you can solve. These extra layers enable you to offer your customers valuable insights previously unknown to them, enhancing your partnership and establishing yourself as a market leader.
With fewer logistical issues to contend with, SaaS businesses can target smaller business processes, automate them, take the software to other organizations in the industry, and instantly grab a large share of the market. This is why leading ecommerce providers have been so successful in taking their platforms into the SaaS industry.
A vertical approach provides immediate access across larger territories and increases penetration rates—as much as 60% of the market—in much larger quantities than a broad-based approach. By contrast, horizontal approaches hover around 5–10%.
Refining your target market makes it possible to speak directly to specific customers that require your service. This results in increased conversion rates, more personal referrals, and lower customer acquisition costs.
Gain An Upper Hand Over the Competition
Being knowledgeable and networking with industry players gives vertical SaaS businesses a distinct advantage. Working closely with experts and obtaining direct feedback affords them the opportunity to keep up with industry requirements and technical issues, so they can update their software at a moment’s notice.
As a next-generation vertical SaaS business, you’ll have the ability to take a large chunk of the market— vertical competition is sparse. In order to succeed, your software business must fully understand your target industry, not only from a macroeconomic perspective, but at a deep and specific level. Knowing what your customers’ needs are and being able to collate data, such as customer behavior, will position your business as a dominant player capable of offering more than a generic approach.
FastSpring is specifically designed to meet the needs of software, SaaS (vertical and horizontal), and other online service companies. FastSpring’s platform can help you maximize conversions, increase sales, and grow your business—all while providing an award-winning customer support platform to ensure that your software business succeeds.

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Create some magic on your LOL party table the easy way with our LOL Surprise Table Decorating Kit. Featuring our favourites LOL dolls plus 20 pieces of cute heart shaped confetti.
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Several dozen House members told President Obama last week that they supported Speaker John Boehner’s position that the next increase in the federal debt limit should be coupled with spending “cuts and reforms” of a greater amount.
“We agree with the Speaker that tying the debt limit increase to common-sense spending reforms is a necessary first step to solving the nation’s fiscal imbalance,” the 56 lawmakers said in a letter to Obama. Boehner discussed his position in a speech last month.
The government expects to approach its statutory debt limit late this year. Democrats and Republicans, however, continue to disagree over what types of spending cuts should be made. In addition, Obama and others in his party have called for some additional government revenue to help close projected fiscal gaps.
The unpleasant reality is that Washington will again need to increase the debt limit to avoid default. Ideally, such an increase would be accompanied by a broad package of fiscal reforms on which both parties can agree. It would be irresponsible, however, for any elected officials to try to hold a debt limit increase hostage to a one-sided agenda.
Letter From House Members to the President
Boehner’s May 15 Speech at Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s Fiscal Summit
Statement by Rep. Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of House Budget Committee


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Everyone who knows me knows that my favorite restaurant is Mary Maestri’s in Tontitown. We discovered it in 1996 when we moved to Northwest Arkansas, which seems like ages ago yet it has been around since 1928.
Located at the corner of Hwy 112 and Hwy 412, Mary Maestri’s restaurant is in an unassuming white house and is sweet in an old-fashioned way. Once inside is a perfect blend of both casual and fine dining. The lights are perfectly dimmed and there are plenty of nooks and crannies. We have our own spot. The first table on the right, closest to the host table.
Mary Maestri’s is consistent. I know that the food will always be presented the same and taste the same and there never are surprises. They prepare comfort food in the broadest sense of the word comfort. And the strangest thing: you can be wearing jeans or a dinner gown and fit in perfectly. It never ceases to amaze me.
The food is made from scratch, all of it. The house salad is simple, chopped iceberg, house Italian, and three perfectly placed green olives. A homemade whole wheat dinner roll accompanies the salad and is my husband’s favorite. Dinner comes and there arrives another homemade dinner roll, this one is a white roll.
I have tried everything on the menu (that my food allergies allow) and I have to say it is all amazing. The fried chicken is perfect and the pecan-crusted salmon is impeccable. The dessert? It’s all homemade: flourless chocolate tortes, coconut cream pie, spumoni… all of it is simply amazing.
So what makes Mary Maestri’s my favorite place? The food, yes. But the one thing that makes it more than just another great restaurant is the fine people who are the heart of Mary Maesti’s: Danny, Brigitte, and Jennifer. Year after the year the same wonderful people greet us, make sure we get our favorite spot, and make us feel like we are more than dinner guests. They make us feel like we are family.
If you haven’t been to Mary Maestri’s yet I highly recommend the experience!
Mary Maestri’s is open daily from 5:30-9:30.

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Cmdr. Richard Betancourt, a native of Newport, Rhode Island, received his commission following completion of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from San Diego State University and Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida in 2001. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School.
At sea, Betancourt served as main propulsion assistant and quality assurance officer aboard USS Topeka (SSN 754); weapons officer aboard USS Nebraska (SSBN 739 (Blue)); and executive officer of USS Scranton (SSN 756).
Betancourt’s shore tours include strategic targeting officer on the staff of Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; nuclear deterrence analyst on the staff of Office of the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy; and as deputy for engineering on the staff of Commander, Submarine Squadron 6.
He is currently serving as commanding officer, Submarine Learning Facility Norfolk.
Betancourt’s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards), and various campaign and unit medals.
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Encounter live performances, art-making stations, vividly decorated city blocks, patio parties, and other fun activities throughout Downtown Dayton!
Celebrate Dayton’s rich collection of visual and performing arts during a special event that kicks off the third annual juried art show! Join local businesses, artists, and other organizations as we “paint, perform, and party” around downtown Dayton during Art in the City on Friday, August 3rd.
Art Around Town - Enjoy live performances in downtown businesses including Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, and Loft Theatre, K12 Gallery & TEJAS, Courthouse Square, and the Oregon District, and pop-up performances roving downtown streets.
ART IN THE CITY JURIED ART SHOW – AUGUST 3-17
Visit mini pop-up gallery exhibits placed in downtown businesses as part of a special two-week juried art show. Curated by the Dayton Visual Arts Center, the show kicks off during the Art in the City event on August 3 and runs through August 17.
The Art in the City People’s Choice winner will be announced on August 17.
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It took seven years of planning and fundraising, but yesterday Westport Town Hall Theatre officially reopened.
The new €3m town hall and cultural centre has been described as a "major boost" for the Co Mayo town.
The centre, which was closed in 2008, reopened its doors to the public after almost €1m was collected locally.
Tourism and Sport Minister Michael Ring said that the revamped centre will attract new visitors to the town.
"It is a major boost for Westport and comes as a result of a partnership between the local authority, Fáilte Ireland and rural support initiatives as well as a major effort from the community," Mr Ring said.
The community group behind the project was chaired by Noel Kavanagh of the SuperValu Group.


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Makes 4 servings
Soba noodles are made from buckwheat, which is gluten-free, and they are readily available at most Asian food markets. This colorful noodle salad really is easy to prepare. Any sweet apple will work for this recipe, but Gala is good because of its snappy flavor. Breaking the noodles in half before cooking makes them easier to eat.
4 cups water
4 ounces dried soba noodles, broken in half
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cups cooked, chopped turkey breast meat
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely grated apple, unpeeled but cored
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onions
1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds
1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts or whole sunflower seeds
4 sprigs fresh cilantro
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add noodles and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, drain noodles in a strainer and cool under cold running water. Drain noodles well and transfer to a large bowl.
Add sesame oil and rice vinegar and toss to coat noodles. Stir in turkey, cranberries, apple, green onions and sesame seeds until well combined.
Swirl one-quarter of the noodles around a dinner fork. Using another fork, push the noodles of the dinner fork onto the center of a salad plate, creating a turbanlike mound. Repeat with the remaining noodles. Sprinkle each serving with chopped nuts (or sunflower seeds) and garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Serve immediately.
Total Fat 9.5 g
Sat. Fat 1.4 g
Cholest. 59.0 mg
Sodium 266 mg
Total Carb. 32.1 g
Protein 28.2 g
Fiber 0.0 g


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Spring break Saida tower 1 condo 604, beachfront 2 bedroom 2 bath on the southern end of the island right next door to Rock star beach 2018. The Saida towers 3 large pools, 4 tennis and shuffleboard courts for guest use.
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Looking for a fun and completely FREE reason to get out of the house with your 0-18 month old this summer?
Babytime is the perfect balm for a worn out routine. It is all about singing, rhyming, dancing, laughing, and, of course, stories. This is not only a joyful time for caregivers and babies to share together, but also a time to relax and socialize with other adults.
Our Babytime sessions are typically held weekly at many branches throughout Lucas County. They are easygoing, welcoming programs that are not afraid to get a little noisy! Along with reading a story or two we may also include puppets, bubbles, shakers, scarves and more.
Come and join us while we practice important early literacy skills like reading, talking, singing and playing and having an all-around good time!
On Wednesdays, Leo and his mom go to Baby Time. There he plays peek-a-boo; sings the rolly song, the happy song, and the name song; plays with animals; and meets new friends. The Baby Time activities featured in Leo Loves Baby Time will be familiar to children and parents and are presented in bright, vibrant colors that will draw the attention of the youngest readers.
Todd Parr celebrates the unconditional love between parent and child. From the heartfelt (“I love you when you need hugs”) to the lighthearted (“I love you when you hide my keys”) and with many moments in between that are sure to make readers smile and reminisce, this is the perfect book for families to share together to remind children how much they are loved, each and every day.
“Here come the babies! It’s a baby parade!” Wave to the babies as they go by on foot, in strollers, or in the arms of mommies and daddies. This adorable parade will be irresistible to toddlers everywhere.
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This essay looks at fitzgerald's critique of jay gatsby's particular vision of the 1920s american dream all that matters for gatsby is the future: achieving his goal of reclaiming daisy work cited fitzgerald, f scott the great gatsby new york: scribner paperback edition, 2004. Start studying the great gatsby - independent study learn vocabulary, terms, and more with and in the beginning of the book he reaches toward it in the darkness as a guiding light to lead him to his goal because gatsby's quest for daisy is associated with the f scott fitzgerald. Jay gatsby literary analysis essay examples and the downfall of those who attempt to reach its illusionary goals this dream is different for different people, but in the great at the end of the story the great gatsby by f scott fitzgerald, jay gatsby, formerly known as james gatz. The great gatsby (2013 film) these are the final lines of f scott fitzgerald's novel these papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the great gatsby (2013 film), directed by baz luhrmann. Idealism and failure of jay gatsby in the great gatsby words: 1188 pages: despite his failure to achieve his goal reference fitzgerald, f scott the great gatsby new york: charles scribner's sons, 1953 the great.
Gatsby's memories of an old love corrupt his mind when he sees that she embodies the unachievable 'american dream' in the great gatsby, jay gatsby dreams f scott fitzgerald's the great gatsby ends by uniting gatsby's dream born he continues to achieve his goal as he. Get free homework help on f scott fitzgerald's the great gatsby: book summary, chapter summary and analysis, quotes, essays, and character analysis courtesy of cliffsnotes f scott fitzgerald's the great gatsby follows jay gatsby, a man who orders his life around one desire: to be reunited. The great gatsby, written by f scott fitzgerald, portrays the jazz age and the people living during the time the reader watches the unfortunate story of the mysterious jay gatsby and his love for daisy buchanan through the eyes of nick carraway his. Character analysis: jay gatsby part 3 he represented the extraordinary hopefulness that is necessary in order to achieve greatness classics, f scott fitzgerald, jay gatsby, the great gatsby post navigation previous happy april blogging challenge next happy april blogging challenge. By creating a great novel like this, f scott fitzgerald to pursue his american dream, gatsby found wolfsheim and joined his illegal business(fitzgerald 171) jay gatsby became nobody just like used to be. The great gatsby - a critique of the great gatsby f scott fitzgerald's enduring novel the great gatsby examines several themes that are both universal and specific to the early years fitzgerald focuses on the struggle of human beings trying to achieve their goals by both.
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Rhetorical analysis of great gatsby english literature essay print reference this apa mla the effect fitzgerald is trying to achieve through the diction in this passage is gatsby's amative love for daisy fitzgerald, f scott the great gatsby new york: scribner. The great gatsby: corruption of the american dream in the great gatsby by f scott fitzgerald, the main character jay gatsby is a self-made man who started out with no money, only a plan for achieving his american dream. Get an answer for 'in f scott fitzgerald's the great gatsby, does jay gatsby achieve the greatness for which he so desperately struggles analyse gatsby' and find homework help for other the great gatsby and it appears that when he attained his earlier goals he did not find pleasure. Literary analysis: the great gatsby - the traits of jay gatsby my account preview preview the traits of jay gatsby jay gatsby, one of the protagonists in the novel the great gatsby by f scott fitzgerald, loses the love of his life, daisy.


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Social support is important to all hunters if they are to continue hunting. If you grew up hunting (or doing anything else) with your father, other family members and friends you know exactly how important support and encouragement can be as you learned new skills. Without social support, new and novice hunters are very likely to give up the activity. Unfortunately, while there is an acknowledged need, little research has been conducted on how to develop strong social support systems. Similarly, there have been very few practical, documented efforts directed specifically at creating social support.
However, efforts to create and foster social support can and should be built into your program. Developing small group activities, rather than lecturing, can help establish social networks early in the program. Encouraging and facilitating networking among program participants and the establishment of social support networks outside of the program are both important.
The need for social support occurs at many different levels. Researchers at Cornell University’s Human Dimensions Research Unit identified five “nested levels of social structures” that influence the adoption of hunting and shooting behaviors. These social structures are defined as the “social habitat” that encompasses the full spectrum of support that hunters and hunting require. This habitat is provided by a host of people and social structures that extend well beyond state agencies and their partners.
Figure 1. “Nested levels of social structures” proposed by researchers at Cornell’s Human Dimensions Research Unit.
The individual level of social support is closely tied to a person’s self-identity. For more information regarding a person’s self-identity see Cornell’s Hunter Recruitment and Retention in New York: A framework for Research and Action.
If a person lacks a sense of belonging to the hunting social world, they are not likely going to continue participating. For young participants, this sense of belonging most often comes from family or friends; for young adults, this sense of belonging can come from a larger social network, such as friends, classmates and mentors. For food-motivated participants, this sense of belonging to a food-centric group likely already exists. However, it may not exist for hunting activities related to acquiring local foods.
Encouraging or creating opportunities to create, enhance or express person’s self-identity that aligns with hunting and hunters within your program also will help create and support the individual level of social support. Self-identity is often expressed in clothing, clothing accessories and language. However, be aware that potential participants in food-focused programs may be “different” from the current rank and file hunters, and they may have different ways to express this self-identity.
The family, friends and mentor level is the level normally thought of when the topic of social support is discussed. Most research on social support has focused on the individual and family levels. Research has shown that family support is a key predictor of long-term hunting participation. Family supported hunters are more likely to see hunting as ingrained or as a key component of their life, tend to hunt at an earlier age and are more involved in hunting and hunting-related activities. Hunters who do not have family support typically start at an older age and may hunt for different reasons than family-supported hunters.
In addition, the reasons people begin hunting may be very different today than they were 20-30 years ago. Food-motivated participants in your programs likely fall into this latter category. As a result, they likely will require different types of social support than those who come from a family of active hunters.
The role of mentors for non-family supported hunters cannot be overstated. However, programs (and the mentors they recruit) should avoid putting too much emphasis on getting potential hunters out hunting, while neglecting to try and create the spectrum of conditions and activities that produce the socialization into the hunting culture. Traditional socialization activities include wild fish and game dinners, story telling, scouting, shooting range sessions, camping, work sessions at “deer camp,” shopping for hunting equipment, and a host of other activities.
Purposefully creating both traditional and new socialization activities will require innovation, as well as involving the participants in their design. For example, establishing social networks via social media may be effective at creating a social support structure that replaces the role of family and community for food-motivated participants. Involving participants will be critical in the design and ultimate effectiveness of these social media support structures.
Other “levels" of social support identified by Cornell include:
- Community Support Networks
- Local Physical and Social Landscape
- Society at large
These levels are important to consider because they address access to land, and the larger society in which hunting takes place. An important, and different, aspect of these social structures for food-motivated participants is the emergence of different motivations for hunting. These motivations include an important ethical decision on how to obtain food, as well as taking up hunting to become more involved as an “environmental steward” who is taking an active part in the environment. See the section on potential motivations of food-motivated or adult-onset participants for more information.
For more information regarding building social support see Cornell’s Hunter Recruitment and Retention in New York: A Framework for Research and Action.
It is important to remember that it will take conscious innovation to develop activities and actions that fulfill the social support needs of your participants. Developing small group activities, rather than lecturing, can help establish social networks early in the program. Encouraging and facilitating networking and the establishment of social support networks outside of the program or between sessions will also be helpful.

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Harrison dedicates four decades to TFD
Tommy Harrison was recently honored by the Tunica Fire Department for 40 years of service.
Harrison, who joined the volunteer department on February 14, 1972, has served as an officer in all positions.
“I have never seen anyone who has more passion and love for our fire department than Tommy,” said former fire chief and longtime friend Ellis Koonce III, who joined the department a few months after Harrison. “He has done more for our department to make it better than anyone else has.”
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A four member group of Akron high school students, they had a Beach Boys/surfer look at least in dress, and probably in sound. The Outlaws shared the 1965 Carlton's Battle of the Bands title with the Chambermen. They recorded a couple 45s, the first one in '65 that included a cover of "Chains" and a great surf instrumental called "The Scavenger", released on their own custom Crusade label. The second 45 includes strong, well played covers of James Brown's "Good Good Lovin'" and the Rolling Stones' "Gotta Get Away". The only known copy of this record to us has a blank label with the band name hand written as "Gary and the Outlaws". Both records were pressed at Pama.
The Outlaws' guitarist Gary Garcia joined the Rogues, and much later teamed up with former Rogue Jerry Bucker to record the Animal Jack record (listed under that name) and then "Pac Man Fever" in 1980.

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Luna Lotus pays homage to the exquisite patterns and textures in the paintings of the Mughal Court. Geometric designs fuse with florals to create an overall layer of pattern, with a silhouetted Tree of Life in the background. Painted in gouache, this design has an almost three-dimensional quality.
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Classic Georgian Style
In "Classic Georgian Style" Henrietta Spencer-Churchill explores the Age of Elegance, a heritage which is strongly evident in her own classic style. She tours a variety of Georgian Houses and estates throughout the British Isles to give a fascinating overview of the period (1700-1830).
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Here's a card that my friend, Cathy, designed. She used a Stampin' Up! stamp set, Summer Silhouettes, that has since been retired. I don't know what company's embossing folder she used. She used silver and a couple of shades of blue to stamp the floral piece.
I might be able to make a similar card with this current Stampin' Up! stamp set-


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Your brain is one of the few organs in your body that is involved in everything you do. And just like any other organ, it changes as you grow older. It means that your mental and emotional functions are affected by ageing. Cognitive functions are skills that determine your brain's ability to think, read and remember. They all work together to process information and are one of the many factors that control the overall health of the brain.
Your daily activities play a vital role in sharpening your perceptive powers and keeping your brain functioning. But not all activities will improve your perceptive powers. Over time, your brain becomes accustomed to these activities and you do not use as many muscles as you would like to complete those tasks. In such cases, you will need to identify new ways to challenge your brain. The following tips will greatly enhance your mental and emotional well-being.
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---- — SALISBURY — The process of mining sand from the north jetty sandbar to replenish Salisbury’s eroded beach has begun, with hopes the entire process will be completed before tourists arrive for the Memorial Day holiday.
According to Salisbury Conservation Agent Michele Rowden, heavy machinery arrived on Wednesday, and work began on Thursday to remove excess sand from the sand bar that’s above the waterline, and deposit it in approved areas of the dunes that had been ravaged by winter storms. The work is being done by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, which owns Salisbury Beach.
Rowden expects that if the weather and tides hold, the restoration of some access ways and dunes might be completed by the end of next week. Snow fencing is to be installed to keep the sand from blowing away, she said, and her goal is that everything will be completed before Memorial Day.
Town Manager Neil Harrington said it’s critical the beach center be restored and open to the public as soon as possible. But, he added that the town continues to push DCR to mine as much sand as necessary to replace sand that was lost by residents on the north end of the beach and whose properties were devastated by the storms that hit in February and March.
After significant lobbying on the part of town residents and officials, along with the town’s state legislative delegation, DCR agreed to make repairs to the beach which lost all of its protective dune system along the beach center and in other sections abutting homes between access points 6 and 8.
DCR agreed to harvest about 15,000 cubic yard of sand from a large erosion-formed sandbar at the north jetty to make repairs to the dunes. However that isn’t much sand, and DCR and the town were at odds as to where it should go to repair the most seriously eroded areas.
In approving DCR’s emergency certificate to do the work, Salisbury’s Conservation Commission altered DCR’s list of priorities concerning where the sand should go. Rowden said yesterday that she will be monitoring the work to ensure it is completed as the commission approved.
Although grateful for the initial work, Salisbury’s state legislators Sen. Kathleen O’Connor Ives, D-Newburyport, and Rep. Michael Costello, D-Newburyport, have said more work is required. The legislators want more sand, more work and more money spent to shore up dunes in front of private homes where some of the worst erosion took place.
Costello placed $300,000 in the House version of next year’s state budget to augment the re-nourishment of Salisbury Beach State Reservation. The hope is that money will remain when the final budget arrives on the governor’s desk.

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By Michael Harris
May 11, 2015 – trinidadexpress.com
It is a total abuse of power because in the absence of any final report of the investigation into the e-mail affair from the police or the Integrity Commission the UNC Government went to the Parliament and, acting as investigator, prosecutor, judge, jury and executioner all at the same time, used its majority first to censure the Leader of the Opposition and then to banish him from the Parliament for the rest of this term.
It is a denigration of our Parliament since the UNC has used the Parliament to continue its election campaign strategy of vilifying and demonising Dr Rowley. They have seamlessly, without pause or hesitation, taken that strategy from the Monday night forums into the halls of Parliament, reducing the latter to a mere instrument of their campaign.
It is a threat to our democracy because if a government could legally use its majority to remove the leader of the opposition from the parliament then it could also do the same to every opposition member of parliament, thereby not only frustrating the will of the people who elected those MPs but effectively instituting a one-party state.
Let us be clear. Two years ago Dr Rowley took a serious risk when he brought to Parliament a series of e-mails which raised frightening allegations of serious and criminal misconduct in public office. And, as I wrote in this column then, “no government implicated by authenticated evidence of such crimes should be allowed to remain in office.”
But I also went on to say that “if the e-mails are demonstrated to be fabrications then there can be no question that Dr Rowley should immediately resign as Leader of the Opposition, as political leader of the PNM and indeed from Parliament itself. For it would have been an act of colossal irresponsibility and contempt of Parliament and of country to have brought such allegations into the public domain without demonstrating that he had sought to conduct the requisite due diligence with regard to the verification of their authenticity.”
So that it is not the fact that Dr Rowley has been suspended which is the problem. The problem is the fact that this UNC Government took it upon itself, knowingly and deliberately, in the absence of any “authenticated evidence” one way or the other, to summarily condemn and convict Dr Rowley on the basis only of its own majority.
Since she and her Government took their action the Prime Minister has been desperately seeking to justify the unjustifiable. First she was at pains to try to show that the Government was acting within the Standing Orders. She quoted Standing Order 55 (16) which states that “Nothing in this standing order shall be taken to deprive the House of the power of proceeding against any member, according to any resolution of the House”.
But neither 55 (16) nor any other Standing Order of the House could give legitimacy to a government proceeding against a member simply on the basis of its own allegations and in the absence of any “authenticated evidence” from a non-partisan investigative agency. That is what makes it a total abuse of power.
The Prime Minister’s next attempt at a justification was even more ridiculous and demonstrative of this Government’s contempt for the concepts of legality and due process. She is on record as stating that “she could not await the conclusion of police investigations into suspended Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley’s Emailgate claim before acting to clear her and other cabinet ministers’ names. She said it was critical that she do so now as the Parliament was close to dissolving.”
Such a statement absolutely boggles the imagination. She “could not wait on the conclusion of police investigations” so she went ahead and used her majority to convict Dr Rowley. That in itself is a statement worthy of its own censure. In all these particulars this UNC Government has once again demonstrated how utterly venal and fundamentally corrupt it is.
But the fact that the Government “could not wait for the conclusion of police investigations” also reveals a sense of desperation in their ranks. After the Vernella Alleyne-Toppin fiasco their campaign strategy of demonising Dr Rowley must have taken a serious blow and now they are desperately trying to get it back on the rails again.
But to have resorted to such a fundamentally anti-democratic and totalitarian stratagem would suggest that their internal polls are telling them that the writing is on the wall. Their removal from office cannot happen soon enough for they are now a clear and present danger to our democracy.


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In this month’s package from Scrapbooking.gr, I received a set of Kaisercraft goodies: a 3D Bird wall hanging and ‘Keepsake’ collection bundle of 12×12 papers.
My mind was racing… what do I make? what do I make?
I started by altering the wall hanging – the weathered white wood paper looks so realistic glued onto the MDF elements! With layers of stencilled textures and ripped stickers from the paper collection, building up the background was so much fun. I topped it all up with sprinkles of Tattered Angels chalkboard mists.
Here’s the result…
I have made a video tutorial to show you the process. I hope you enjoy it.
And some close-ups to feast your eyes on 🙂
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Nothing beats the fresh wholesome taste of fresh vegetables picked right from your very own backyard vegetable garden. Vegetable garden planting can be a challenge if you don’t have a backyard, but you can still grow your own vegetables indoors. Just follow a few simple garden-smart guidelines.
Choose Appropriate Vegetables
Different plants have different requirements and with indoor vegetable gardening the major restrictions tend to be the available space and available light. If you want to grow fruit bearing plants, they will require a larger amount of sunlight. Salad greens like lettuce, miniature cabbages, swiss chard, and spinach are considered one of the more hardy indoor vegetables.
If you are considering container vegetable gardens, the size of your pots will also determine your choice of plants. Fruit plants go in larger containers whereas a herbs seed will thrive in a much smaller container. Choose containers that will adjust to the plants eventual growth. Small root crops such as radishes and onions are great choices for growing vegetable plants indoors. There are even small root carrots available as well. Growing herbs in pots are a popular choice because they are compacted and do not require too much space. Miniature varieties of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant can also thrive when growing indoor vegetables if they are given the proper care.
Find the Perfect Spot for Growing
Lighting is an important consideration when growing indoor vegetables. A bright south-facing window is your best bet, but any spot that gets a minimum of 5 hours of continuous light can be utilized. In addition to natural light, you can set up supplemental artificial lighting if you are really serious about growing vegetables indoors year round.
Traffic flow is also another important factor to think about. Vegetables in general bruise easily, so you want to choose fairly quiet spots to minimize accidental human contact. If you have small children or pets in your home, you may want to locate your garden well out of their reach. It is also important to think about the proximity to your gardening tools for easy clean-up if things get messy.
Optimize the Microclimate
Plants grow best in high humidity and moderate temperatures. Indoor vegetables usually suffer from low humidity and this needs to be addressed. Container vegetable gardens tend to dry out faster and will require more frequent watering. However, it is important not to let the plants get waterlogged as this may cause root rot. Make sure that there is plenty of drainage by creating raised vegetable garden beds with a pan of gravel underneath. Evaporation from the dishes also improves humidity so they do serve a dual purpose.
Another great way to optimize your microclimate is to group plants together. You can mix your vegetables with more decorative houseplants to create groupings that are not only beautiful but also functional. Remember to always consider companion vegetable plants. Temperature is actually easier to control inside the house since it is easier to provide more shade by simply drawing the curtains. Just make sure plants are protected from drafts such as cold air returns and AC units.
Get Good Potting Soil
Potting soil for indoor vegetables should drain well and contain the nutrients needed to support growth and development. You can purchase premixed potting soil that already incorporates the proper amount of fertilizer. If you prefer to go organic, you can get organic potting mixes from your local garden shop. Add nutrients with caution, as fertilizer buildup is quite common in containers.
Indoor vegetable gardening can be incredibly rewarding, so do not be afraid to give it a try. You may even end up growing enough produce to give away as gifts to delight your family and friends.
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Kenya Refugee Camp Fills Again With Sudanese Refugees
May 14, 2012
by Mohammed Yusuf
KAKUMA, KENYA - Kakuma refugee camp in northern Kenya is filling up again with a new wave of refugees fleeing conflict in parts of Sudan and South Sudan. According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees more than 7,700 people have arrived in the camp so far this year, 75 percent of them from Sudan and South Sudan.
The U.N. refugee agency says they receive an average of 100 new refugees at Kakuma per day, mainly from South Sudan.
Refugees are citing tribal conflict, cattle rustling, indiscriminate killings and burning of houses in Jonglei state as reasons for fleeing.
Amour Dau, 31, is a mother of six from Jonglei state. She says she fled her home for fear that violence might spread.
There were some rebels, who came to our village, Dau says, and looted our belongings and burnt our houses, that’s why I came here to save my life. But I left behind my husband who is a government soldier.
Another refugee, Achol Deng, 37, lost her husband and one child in the tribal conflict between her Dinka tribe and the rival Murle. She says her happiness will depend on the sort of assistance she will receive in the camp.
I am not happy at what happened back home, she says, people were being killed, houses burnt, I had to flee and seek asylum here. If I settle well in the camp and get good care I will be happy.
Kakuma camp was first opened in 1992. It has hosted thousands of refugees who fled the civil war in Sudan, which ended in 2005. In December of that year, UNHCR began voluntary repatriations of thousands of Sudanese from the camp.
Jeff Savage, UNHCR’s senior protection officer in Kakuma, says South Sudanese prefer coming to Kakuma camp than going to other camps in Ethiopia.
“Many of them are coming to Kakuma because either they are used to being refugees here, repatriated or they heard from other relatives," said Savage. "We are wondering why they are going to Kakuma, which is much further than the camps in Ethiopia for instance.”
The 20-year camp is designed to hold up to 100,000 people. As of this month, there were 94,000 refugees and asylum-seekers from 13 countries living there.
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The Red Giant
In stellar evolution, a Red Dwarf is a late stage star that has exhausted its supply of hydrogen in its core and has begun to fuse hydrogen (and anything else) outside the core...in effect a desperate attempt to prevent its demise. Unfortunately fusion will eventually become impossible, and without the ability to switch to other means of energy creation, the star will die.
Looking to the east we see a very large Red Giant in the form of China. It has risen to prosperity via exports. The point has passed where China should have focused on domestic demand, and instead has focused on even more export activity...even in the face of a significant financial crisis. Like the stellar Red Giant, China is dependent on one source of energy.
Thus, I would want U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke to focus on repatriating U.S. assets before its too late. The Gravity of History is going to have predictable effects on this Red Giant.
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke accused Beijing on Wednesday of discouraging foreign investment to protect its own companies and promised to push against those barriers if confirmed as the next ambassador to China.
Locke, in the text of a speech for delivery at the Woodrow Wilson Center, said the United States saw Chinese investment as a "good thing" for American business and workers and only blocked it in a few cases for national security concerns.
"Unfortunately, that is not the case for American companies operating in China, where they are frequently shut out of entire industries, or they are forced to give up propriety information as a condition of operating in China," Locke said.
"This imbalance of opportunity is a major barrier to continued improvement of the United States and China's commercial relationship. And it is part of a broader trend of China recently narrowing its commercial environment after a long and fruitful period of opening."


For the looks I have in mind for the bike I want to basically get rid of chrome.
The best way and the most durable way to do this, to my view is powder coat. The Colour......Black of coarse. Not to worry I have some idea's with the paintjob that is a bit more exiting than 'just' black, if such a thing actually exists. You just have to wait and see.


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Pianist Kim Jun-hyung named Kumho Art Hall's artist-in-residence for 2024By Park Ga-young
Published : Nov. 23, 2023 - 16:03
Pianist Kim Jun-hyung, the second prize winner of the 2022 ARD International Music Competition’s piano category, is Kumho Art Hall’s artist-in-residence for the next year, according to the Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation Wednesday.
Born in 1997, Kim took his first piano lesson at age 10 and made his debut as Kumho Prodigy Concert Series in 2012. He is currently pursing a master's degree in New Music at The University of Music and Performing Arts Munich where he studies with Antti Siirala and obtained a bachelor's and master's degrees in piano.
Each year, Kumho Asiana Cultural Foundation selects a classical musician under the age of 30 in the early stages of their career as its artist-in-residence, providing the musician with a regular performance stage. From 2013 to 2023, 11 up-and-coming artists including Van Cliburn Piano Competition-winning Sunwoo Yekwon in 2016 and Paganini Competition and Sibelius Competition winner violinist Yang In-mo took part in the residency program.
As the 2024 artist-in-residence, Kim will present four performances throughout the year with the theme of “Leaf Novel,” referring to short stories that are brief enough to be written on a leaf.
Kim will take the stage as the artist-in-residence on Jan. 11 next year for Kumho Art Hall’s New Year Concert: "Here & Now."
The second concert will take place on May 9. With pianist Yukine Kuroki, Kim will perform piano duets by Schumann and Brahms, combining graceful melodic beauty and poetic sensibility.
On Aug. 22, the third concert, “Scenic Stroll” will feature flutist Kim Yu-bin and cellist Moon Tae-guk. Together, the trio will present Debussy's music.
On Nov. 14, “Toward the Bell” will mark Kim's last performance as the resident musician.
While announcing the artist-in-residence, Kumho Art Hall also unveiled its "Beautiful Thursday Concert Series" program for 2024.
The program, the performances of which will take place on Thursdays, will offer the Kumho Exclusive, International Masters, Kumho Rising Star, Kumho Soloists concert series and more. Featuring musicians from Korea and abroad, the program showcases performances by seasoned masters and emerging stars alike.
Kumho Exclusive will feature pianist Eliso Virsaladze on May 30. The International Masters series will feature recitals by four pianists: Paul Lewis, Vadym Kholodenko. Stephen Hough and Nelson Goerner.
Lewis, an English pianist, will hold Schubert recitals on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Kholodenko, a Ukrainian pianist and the winner of the gold medal at the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will present his first recital in South Korea on March 14. Hough, a British classical pianist and composer, will take the stage on July 13, which marks his first recital in the country in 16 years. On Nov. 28, Nelson Goerner, an Argentinian pianist, will offer the last concert of the International Masters series.
Kumho Art Hall will also host concerts by rising stars -- violinist Chung Nu-rie, trombonist Seo Ju-hyun, guitarist Ahn Young-heon and baritone Kim Tae-han -- throughout the year.
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One Zone storage classes provide single Availability Zone (AZ) storage at a 47% lower cost than existing multi-AZ storage classes
Capital One, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Qube Research & Technologies among customers using One Zone storage classes for Amazon Elastic File System
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 9, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced new Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) One Zone storage classes that reduce storage costs by 47% compared to existing Amazon EFS storage classes, while delivering the same features and benefits. One Zone storage classes redundantly store data within a single Availability Zone (AZ) and are ideal for customers who want cost-optimized file storage options for workloads and applications that do not require the level of availability and durability offered by regional Amazon EFS storage classes that redundantly store data across multiple geographically separated AZs. With One Zone storage classes for Amazon EFS there are no minimum commitments or up-front fees, and customers pay only for the amount of file system storage used. To get started with One Zone storage classes for Amazon EFS visit http://aws.amazon.com/efs/.
Customers use Amazon EFS as a simple, serverless, elastic file system with AWS (and on-premises via AWS Direct Connect or AWS VPN) for a broad range of workloads. Traditionally, Amazon EFS storage classes (EFS Standard and EFS Standard-Infrequent Access) store data across multiple, geographically-separated AZs that comprise an AWS Region to offer the highest level of availability and durability. Customers use Amazon EFS for their business critical applications like SAP and Oracle; however, there are some workloads (e.g. content management, developer applications, etc.) that do not require the multi-AZ availability and durability provided by Amazon EFS’s existing storage classes. As a result, these customers either end up paying for more durability and availability than their applications may require, or customers choose to deploy self-managed file systems for these kinds of workloads (resulting in a higher TCO and more time spent on management).
With new One Zone storage classes for Amazon EFS, customers now have the choice of a simple, serverless, fully managed file system that runs in a single AZ, and that costs 47% less than regional Amazon EFS storage classes. One Zone storage classes allow customers to achieve a blended storage price of $0.043/GB-month, while also offering higher availability and durability than self-managed file systems. One Zone storage classes provide these lower costs while delivering the same elasticity and scalability benefits of Amazon EFS Standard and EFS Standard-Infrequent Access, as well as features like lifecycle management, and integration with AWS compute services, including Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), AWS Fargate, and AWS Lambda. One Zone storage classes are ideal for developer workloads like build and staging environments, and applications like analytics, simulation, and media transcoding that do not require the highest levels of availability and durability of regional Amazon EFS storage classes. One Zone storage classes are also ideal for storing replicas, secondary copies of data residing on-premises, data that can be easily recreated, and data used by applications with built-in replication and high availability features. One Zone for Amazon EFS offers two storage classes (One Zone and One Zone-Infrequent Access). One Zone file systems are configured with a Lifecycle Management policy of 30 days to automatically and transparently move less frequently used files to the One Zone-Infrequent Access storage class, delivering 92% additional savings on storage costs compared to One Zone storage class.
“When we set out to build Amazon EFS, we designed it with multi-Availability Zone redundancy to deliver the highest levels of durability and availability. We’ve also heard from customers that they’d like a lower cost file storage option for workloads that have lower resiliency requirements,” said Wayne Duso, Vice President of File, Edge, and Data Services, AWS. “Our new One Zone storage classes for Amazon EFS reduce storage costs by almost 50% compared to regional Amazon EFS storage classes, giving our customers an even less expensive file storage option to meet a range of various workloads.”
All Amazon EFS storage classes are designed for 99.999999999% (11 9’s) durability. Amazon EFS regional storage classes are designed to provide 99.99% (4 9’s) availability, while One Zone for Amazon EFS is designed to provide 99.9% (3 9’s) availability. For added data protection, Amazon EFS file systems in One Zone storage classes are automatically backed up using AWS Backup, and can be restored to any AZ within a Region, or copied to a different Region. Amazon EFS One Zone storage classes are available in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (N. California), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Europe (Milan), Europe (Stockholm), South America (Sao Paulo), Africa (Cape Town), Middle East (Bahrain), and all AWS GovCloud (US) regions, with more regions coming soon.
Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients through a variety of channels. “Our engineering teams are focused on creating great customer experiences, and they rely on the simplicity and reliability of Amazon EFS for their file system needs,” said Andrew Peskin, Director Software Engineering, Cloud and Connectivity, Capital One. “Amazon EFS One Zone will give us additional, lower-cost options for new development, pre-production and test workloads, helping us focus our time, money and energy on developing innovative solutions for our customers instead of managing file storage infrastructure.”
One of the world’s largest human genomic research efforts, The Regeneron Genetics Center is working to rapidly accelerate the development of new therapies for people facing life-threatening conditions. “Every day we are challenged to make scientific discoveries as quickly as possible to help address some of health’s biggest challenges,” said Jeffrey Reid, Vice President at Regeneron and Chief Data Officer at the Regeneron Genetics Center. “Speed, simplicity, and elasticity matter to our scientists, who work collaboratively on homegrown technologies to translate science into medicine. Amazon EFS delivers on its promise and empowers our team to accelerate their research. Further, Amazon EFS One Zone addresses the needs of many of our research workloads and helps us optimize on storage costs without losing the Amazon EFS features we depend on.”
Qube Research & Technologies Limited is a technology driven firm implementing a scientific approach to financial investment. “When you're a quantitative investment manager that relies on combining data, research and trading expertise to deliver quality returns to your investors, getting the best value out of your own technology infrastructure is critical,” said Jon Fautley, Cloud Engineer at QRT. “Amazon EFS One Zone allows us to choose additional savings of 47% for HPC analytics workloads that don't require regional resilience, with all the EFS capabilities that we know and love. Data powers QRT's innovation dynamic, and EFS One Zone allows us to more efficiently onboard, analyze and evaluate data to deliver high quality returns for our customers.”
Funambol is a leading provider of cloud solutions to mobile operators and other service providers, with solutions deployed in 50 countries across hundreds of millions of end users. “Funambol’s goal is to enable service providers to get to market quickly, with white label solutions for personal cloud, business cloud, IOT, and business intelligence,” said Stefano Nichele, Director of Operations for Funambol. “Our customers count on us to provide reliability, performance, and security for the services we deliver across a wide range of devices, from content management to computer vision. We love the elasticity and simplicity of Amazon EFS, and Amazon EFS One Zone provides the perfect set of capabilities, at the right price, to allow us to develop and deploy new media processing workflows and products for our customers.”
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PeopleBrowsr Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against Twitter For 'Felony Interference With A Business Model'
from the someone-else's-bitch dept
For years, we’ve seen so many legal disputes that could be jokingly described as arguing “felony interference of a business model” — a term coined by Steven Bellovin a while ago as shorthand for lawsuits that are much more about a company who bet on the wrong business model, than any actual legal wrongs. Normally, this relates to legacy companies upset at upstarts who win through the disruptive judo of taking a totally different approach. But it can be seen in other arenas as well. We’ve also talked, for example, about how odd it is that some companies appear to base their entire business on what some other company does — and they seem wholly unprepared for a situation in which the company they are 100% reliant on changes. As venture capitalist Fred Wilson has summarized, a good company can’t be someone else’s bitch.
Both of those concepts seem relevant given the news that a startup called PeopleBrowsr has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order against Twitter for changing how it doles out access to its “Firehose” (i.e., the raw stream of all public tweets). As has been covered widely, over the last few months, Twitter has really clamped down on some of its more open practices lately. I actually agree with many people that I’m not sure this is a smart long-term business move, but I can’t see how it could possibly be a legal violation. Yet, that’s what PeopleBrowsr appears to be claiming. Of course, its Firehose offering has long been an offering that companies had to work out a deal with Twitter to get access to, so even then it was never fully “open.”
As part of the changing business strategy, Twitter has cut off many of its “Firehose” partners, including PeopleBrowsr. In response, PeopleBrowsr sued arguing that this change has a negative impact on PeopleBrowsr’s business (apparently true), and thus it must be illegal. The company highlights how it has all sorts of highly valuable deals with other companies because of its analytics of Twitter’s Firehose.
PeopleBrowsr’s products are highly valuable to its users, who utilize them to extract relevant information from the massive Twitter stream, as well as to organizations marketing their messages or brands. PeopleBrowsr has entered into valid contracts including: (1) a three-year, $3 million contract with defense contractor Strategic Technology Research, (2) a long term, $400,000 contract with Cadalys to build a customized Kred application, (3) a long term, $300,000 contract with Radian6 to incorporate Kred into its products, (4) a long term, $400,000 contract with Badgeville to incorporate Kred into its products, (5) a contract with Mashable to power its mRank product through PeopleBrowsr’s API, and (6) a contract for at least one year with DynamicLogic, worth at least $75,000. PeopleBrowsr has business relationships that are likely to ripen into new business with firms including Dell Computer, Demand Media, Ogilvy, Bell-Pottinger, and CBS Interactive, among others.
It is not difficult to understand why PeopleBrowsr is upset that Twitter decided to end the relationship, even as PeopleBrowsr claims to pay over $1 million a year to Twitter for access to the Firehose. The key argument that PeopleBrowsr makes, is that Twitter has, in the past, made various statements concerning its embrace of an open platform that allows others to build on top of their work. But I’m not sure why that’s actually relevant here. PeopleBrowsr obviously knew that Firehose wasn’t completely open since it signed two separate licensing agreements with Twitter (according to its own filing). In fact, they explicitly note that the agreement has a termination provision, so PeopleBrowsr had to know it was a possibility. In addition, most of the statements about openness that PeopleBrowsr cites, are vague statements about the importance of openness. Even the specific comments about keeping Firehose open are things like an engineer noting that he’s “fighting to keep access to the Firehose and other API’s as open as possible,” which should have clearly indicated to PeopleBrowsr that the entire company was not in agreement, and there was a very real chance that it would not remain so open.
In the end, it really seems like the problem is entirely PeopleBrowsr’s for building a business in which it relied almost entirely on a single relationship, and did not set up the contract to ensure that relationship would not go away. Again, I’m not sure that Twitter’s strategy here is smart, but it’s difficult to see how it’s illegal. The problems seem entirely self-created by PeopleBrowsr. It even seems to admit that it bet its entire business on this fact, without securing a contract that they knew would last.
The Firehose is an essential input for PeopleBrowsr’s business. PeopleBrowsr’s products function by creating a comprehensive view of Twitter activity, and a mere sample of Twitter’s data is not sufficient to provide the sophisticated analytics PeopleBrowsr’s clients have contracted for.
All that says is that perhaps they shouldn’t have put things in their client contracts that they really couldn’t promise they’d have access to — or they should have put together a much more solid agreement with Twitter in the first place. While PeopleBrowsr may have won a temporary injunction, preventing Twitter from turning off its access to Firehose for the time being, it seems like a massive long shot to think that it can possibly win this lawsuit. Yes, it sucks that the one partner you bet your business on is changing its own ways of doing business, but that’s what happens when you bet your business model on being someone else’s “bitch.”


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Stressors, Coping Methods and Social Support in Diabetic Patients
The increasing prevalence of diabetes brought great burden to health status of the investigators population. It is meaningful to investigate the stressor, stress perceived, social support and coping methods in diabetic population in order to provide appropriate assistance to these patients. This study will recruit diabetes patients from out-patient-department and they are invited to complete a questionnaire. The contents of the questionnaire including stress experienced, stress perceived, social support and coping methods. The investigators purpose is to find out the impact of these factors on glycemic controlled and their life quality. The results will be useful to diabetes care team when health education is delivered to patient.
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|Study Design:||Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:||Stressors, Coping Methods and Social Support in Diabetic Patients|
|Study Start Date:||January 2010|
|Study Completion Date:||December 2011|
|Primary Completion Date:||December 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)|
Type 2 diabetes patient aged 30-80 y/o under oral hypoglycemic agents with clear conscious enable to answer questions properly who regularly follow up at our metabolism clinic is eligible. Patients are asked to complete a questions containing basic personal information, diabetes coping method Chinese version (DCM-C)questionnaire, social support and perceived stress scale.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01159184
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|Banciao, Taipei county, Taiwan, 22060|
|Principal Investigator:||Ju Ying Jiang, MD||Far Eastern Memorial Hospital|

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