Legislature takes wrong approach on concealed carry
Readers comment on bills that would eliminate requirements for gun owners to obtain a permit and training to carry a concealed weapon.
Recent coverage in the Detroit Free Press of legislative bills that would allow Michigan residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit or training framed the issue as having only two sides: pro-gun and anti-gun. The coverage leaves out a third party that unequivocally wants law abiding citizens to have a right to be armed, but supports policies to ensure those citizens demonstrate at least the same firearm skill and competency as neighborhood police officers who patrol our streets.
House Bills 4416 through 4419 take the wrong approach to gun policy in Michigan. Instead of eliminating the permit requirements for concealed firearms, the state should expand requirements for these firearm owners to qualify annually — like cops do — the test is simple, yet demonstrates safety and skills. These tests should be free to gun owners at state approved ranges and remedial training should be required only if a gun owner fails to qualify; a requirement of law enforcement who carry personal protection guns in public.
We agree, as the bills set out, that gun registration does nothing to prevent crime and should be eliminated. But the Legislature should at least consider reducing the burden on gun owners by cutting or eliminating fees to obtain or renew a concealed pistol license.
Current law precludes people from obtaining a license if they have been convicted of certain misdemeanors within a certain time frame. As approved by the House on Wednesday, the bills would allow people who are convicted of as many as 68 misdemeanors to carry a concealed handgun. Gun owners carrying concealed would be subject to only completing a brief federal questionnaire administered by licensed gun dealers and a background check by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives when purchasing a firearm.
It’s the well-trained, well-armed citizen that our nation’s founders dreamed of — the true first responders to threats domestic or foreign. But that requires policies that ensure well trained, competent firearm owners!
Deputy Allen Polkowski
Law Enforcement and Civilian Firearm Instructors
Required or not, everyone should take a Concealed Carry Permit course. It’s not just about the safe handling of the weapon, but the class covers the various laws and regulations surrounding concealed carry.
Also, should this bill pass and become law, a provision should be considered to have an independent group track and review data on firearm incidents. It would be a good place and time to study the impact such a change would have. Some people think it will cause more shootings, others think it will reduce them. Lets have some empirical studies done to find out for certain.
Andrew Jason Neumann
According to the Gun Violence Archive, 6,599 deaths and 12,947 injuries have been caused by gunfire in the U.S. in 2017. The response to gun violence has been the removal of restrictions on gun ownership by persons with a history of mental illness, and proposals to lift the ban on switch blade knives and legalize the possession of concealed weapons without a permit. The next time you attend a parade or sporting event, or any other gathering that has attracted a crowd, you could be in the company of any number of mentally disturbed individuals who are armed and potentially dangerous. Add alcohol or drugs to the occasion, and you might be in for the thrill of a lifetime; and when the shooting starts, you can draw your trusty .45 and return the fire coming at you from somewhere in the crowd of innocent bystanders, including women and children. Why? Because the Constitution says that you can? Is this what the authors of the Second Amendment had in mind? Perhaps we should ask our legislators what is on their minds as they propose laws that allow drunks, drug addicts and the mentally ill to wander in our midst with deadly weapons hidden on their persons.
Nino E. Green


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Asher Levine's work is dark, impeccably finished and a little bit science fiction. His aesthetic can be described as Mad Scientist Meets Luxe, which is a phrase that makes me very happy, obviously. Asher asked me to produce his new Look Book and NYFW Presentation to launch the collection, and I'm happy to share it with you here!
For this season's presentation we hosted a parlor style viewing in a beautiful town house in the West Village- Moodwise, it was far from the madness of a runway show downtown. It was intimate and sophisticated, a jazz pianist played in the background - and the guests, (including Whoopi Goldberg , Hamish Bowles, Amy Fine Collins, Dr. Lisa Airan , Faith Popcorn, Mia Michaels) were able to interact with the models, garments and the designer during the presentation. A 3D Bodyscanner on site took precise measurements of the guests in order to custom create their made to order selections.
The look book shoot takes a slightly edgier tone, set against a wet, dark backdrop- invoking one of the themes of Asher's designs- creature like metamorphosis. The pieces feature draped boiled wools, molded leather scales and accessories, exotic furs, and lasercut crepe silks in chimeric patterns.
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Bechtel is working closely with its customer, Northrop Grumman, to help design and construct the launch infrastructure component of Sentinel, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation ground-based nuclear deterrent system. This weapons system will replace the LGM-30 Minuteman III (MMIII) intercontinental ballistic missile system as the land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent and is expected to be operational in 2036.
Currently in the Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of its contract, Bechtel’s Sentinel project team has a challenging but rewarding mission focused on reimagining, designing and delivering constructable solutions for launch infrastructure as part of an integrated weapons system that will meet the Air Force’s current requirements, while having the adaptability to affordably address changing technology and emerging threats through 2075.
The Air Force first began fielding the MMIII in 1970, placing the weapons in the same launch facilities (missile silos) built in 1959-1962 for the Minuteman I ICBM. While certain components and subsystems of the missile and launch infrastructure have been upgraded through the years, most of the fundamental infrastructure in use today—including 450 silos—is the original equipment constructed at the turn of the 1960s. Renovating these facilities to like-new condition while adapting them to the requirements of a modern weapons system is a challenge Bechtel is honored to take on with its customer.
Bechtel’s work in the EMD phase of the program is occurring in the cities of Roy and Ogden (UT), Reston (VA), Vandenberg Space Force Base (CA) and other locations. Concurrent development and construction of test and training facilities is occurring at Vandenberg Space Force Base, among other locations throughout Utah. These facilities will provide valuable feedback to Northrop Grumman and the Air Force on the performance and reliability of Bechtel’s infrastructure designs and construction methods to be executed at operational silos and launch centers in the nation’s ICBM missile fields in coming years.
Bechtel’s experience in the sector includes delivery of launch silos and infrastructure in Alaska, California, and the Marshall Islands as part of the U.S. missile defense system known as Ground-based Midcourse Defense. Bechtel also constructed launch complexes for NASA and the Air Force and is now working to provide the NASA mobile launcher that will send astronauts to the moon and eventually Mars.
The Sentinel team includes Northrop Grumman, Bechtel, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Clark Construction, Collins Aerospace, General Dynamics, HDT Global, Honeywell, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Textron Systems, as well as hundreds of small and medium-sized companies from across the defense, engineering and construction industries.
Overall, the Sentinel program will involve more than 10,000 people working at sites in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, California, Arizona and other states, and Bechtel is honored to be part of it.


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Ghanaian Twitter Influencer Akua Saucy has been trending on social media for all the wrong reasons in the last 24 hours. This comes after a series of b£droom tapes off her leaked onto social media.
According to reports , the guy with Twitter handle @Kwaby Skrilla was allegedly giving Akua Saucy aka Ayam July Ghc50 for her n*d£s every day, and as a result, he has a large file full of r@cy images and video of her.
Despite their good friendship, it seems that the lady got her hands on the @Kwaby Skrilla guy’s phone and declined to return it.
As a result, he took to Twitter to threaten Akua Saucy with leaking her photographs and videos until she returned the phone.
He subsequently leaked the images online, causing the lady’s image and integrity to suffer. Twitter is currently on fire following the leaking of the nudes and Akua Saucy is nowhere to be found.
However, most of the discussions and debates seem to be focused on the size of the Akua’s anatomy. It seems that a lot of people, both men and women, were of the opinion that her opening appears to be rather bigger than expected.
This resulted in some people suggesting that the socialite needs to take traditional herbs to constrict the size of the opening. Others even suggested more radical solutions such as surgery.
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VIVO V15 PRO
Vivo V15 Pro is an upcoming smartphone by Vivo. The phone is rumoured to come with a 6.39-inch touchscreen display
The Vivo V15 Pro is expected to be powered by octa-core processor and come with 6GB of RAM. The phone is rumoured to pack 128GB of internal storage. Vivo V15 Pro as far as the cameras are concerned, the Vivo V15 Pro is rumoured to pack a 48-megapixel primary camera and a 8-megapixel secondary camera on the rear and a 32-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Vivo V15 Pro is rumoured to run Android and be powered by a 3700mAh.
Connectivity options are said to include Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Sensors on the phone are rumoured to include Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer and Ambient light sensor.
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Vivo V15 Pro full specifications
|Battery capacity (mAh)||3700|
|Screen size (inches)||6.39|
|Processor make||Qualcomm Snapdragon 675|
|Rear camera||48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel|
|Wi-Fi standards supported||802.11 b/g/n|
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Published at Thursday, 25 July 2019. Shelves. By Ancelin Raynaud.
Pantry storage may be a significant part a kitchen design. You would like to produce more storage in your house but you don't need to devote a whole lot of time building storage shelving for space and you don't wish to spend a great deal of money to supply more space in your living locations. Also, take note about how much countertop space you've got. Again in the present state of our economy you might be able to locate a newer commercial office space at a good deal. There is something you really ought to remember when finding or creating storage in any room of your residence, for example, living room. Whether you are searching for more storage or extra convenience, laundry shelves can offer you both.
By employing such modern kitchen designs you are able to make your home look like something from a catalog. A whole lot of houses and residences have a little kitchen. Take a look and let your house shine just a little brighter! For instance, if it has a modern design, you'll find wood cabinets available with sleek, streamlined designs that blend with the rest of your dAcor. It is the last place you want to be.
Bookshelves are the sort of display units which not only supply a room to continue to keep books, documents and likes, but in addition add style to the area by using their design and material. Before you purchase a bookshelf, you will need to check a couple of things. Then you are in need of a bookshelf for sure. A cube-shaped bookshelf is the perfect mixture of utility and decor.
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The U.S. Navy’s Air and Missile Defense radar — which is being developed by Raytheon for the service’s Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer (DDG-51) — might one day be capable of performing electronic attacks with its active electronically scanned array (AESA) antenna, according to Naval Sea Systems Command. Read More
The Navy’s efforts to get its newest destroyer out to sea are on track, despite numerous setbacks to several of the warship’s key operating and combat systems. Read More
The Navy has selected a design concept to replace its nuclear guided missile submarines (SSGNs), NAVSEA officials told USNI News in an interview last week.
Late last month NAVSEA and the Navy settled on a design concept for the Virginia Payload Module, a $743 million design change in the Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSN-774) that will eventually replace the current Ohio-class SSGNs as part of the Block V iteration of the attack boat. Read More
With little fanfare or pomp, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) floated the first of the next-generation Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers (DDG-1000), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced on Tuesday. Read More
The Navy will not demolish the site of the Sept. 16 Washington, D.C. Navy Yard shooting, Navy officials told USNI News on Thursday.
Building 197 — headquarters of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) — has been shuttered since former Navy reservist Aaron Alexis’ rampage that killed 12 while the Navy assessed with what to do the building. Read More
The Navy’s four public shipyards will all suffer furloughs that may affect Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) ability to conduct ship maintenance, Navy officials told USNI News on Tuesday.
Thousands of workers at the shipyards have been told to stay at home as the standoff between House Republicans and the Obama administration over a pending continuing resolution measure continues.
Ongoing coverage of the Navy Yard shooting can be found on USNI News’ live blog.
No active duty military personnel are among the 13 dead following a Monday morning shooting at Washington Navy Yard, according to Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief of Police Cathy L. Lanier in a Monday 10 p.m. EST news conference.
Authorities have identified at least one D.C. resident and gave the age ranges for the victims from 46 to 73, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray said. Read More
The beating heart of both variants of the littoral combat ship (LCS) is the series of three mission packages the Navy is developing to handle some of the service’s most dire needs in the littorals.
The modular ship is a marked departure from the past in the way the Navy develops capability for its surface fleet. Sailors often liken the LCS to a video game system—with the mission packages being the actual games. But instead of “Halo” or “Call of Duty,” sailors will try their hands at mine countermeasures (MCM), surface warfare (SuW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
Former Naval Sea Systems Commander, retired Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, has been tapped to be the president of Canadian shipbuilder, Irving Shipbuilding, Inc., the company announced on Monday.
The U.S. Navy’s former chief shipbuilder will now help oversee the Halifax shipbuilder’s effort to modernize the Canadian Navy under the country’s new 30-year shipbuilding program, awarded in 2011. Read More
The Navy has taken its first steps to develop a weapon designed to intercept and destroy guided enemy torpedoes immune to U.S. countermeasures, Naval Sea Systems Command officials told USNI News on Wednesday.
The Surface Ship Torpedo Defense (SSTD) program under development to protect high dollar surface warships — like the Navy’s Nimitz-class (CVN-68) nuclear aircraft carriers — from Soviet developed torpedoes specifically designed to attack large ships like aircraft carriers and large civilian oil tankers. Read More


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If ever you might be taking part in a team game, you can efficiently execute your gaming strategies with the rest of your team. After they have been asked that what pursuits them to play video games a lot, most of their solutions have been like it relaxes them and puts them out of their learning and homework pressures.
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From popular characters like Dora the Explorer to Disney Games; parents will have an easy time selecting what’s finest for their youngsters.

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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was right to turn the spotlight on diabetes and its adverse effects on Singaporeans.
We must be smart in the fight against this disease.
A multi-pronged approach is clearly needed. In this vein, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) should review the criteria it uses to award its "Healthier Choice" label, especially when it comes to the use of artificial sweeteners.
For example, some drinks carry the Healthier Choice label because they purportedly contain no sugar. But their ingredient list shows that they contain aspartame and acesulfame potassium - artificial sweeteners.
Nutritionists have warned of the health hazards and negative side effects, including dementia and cancer, associated with the consumption of such sugar substitutes. An increasing number of health experts are against using artificial sweeteners as a healthier alternative to sugar.
Given the health risks, the HPB should review its stand on this issue and be more stringent in awarding its Healthier Choice label.
It should also consider introducing a "Suitable For Diabetics" logo, as it is possible for a Healthier Choice product to be unsuitable for diabetic consumers.
For example, a popular malt beverage which carries the Healthier Choice label actually contains much higher sugar content than its competitors, but diabetics may choose to consume it instead because of the label.
Many Singaporeans are laymen and rely on professional bodies like the HPB to provide health information and guidance.
In this protracted fight against diabetes, the authorities need to provide robust guidelines when it comes to food and beverages.

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PHC Cancer Registrar Praised By State
Robert V. Levine, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peninsula Hospital Center, affiliate of North Shore-LIJ Health System, recently announced that the Hospital Center's Cancer Registrar, Channel Grant, CTR, has been honored by the State of New York Department of Health. For the second consecutive year Ms. Grant and the Health Information Management Systems Department has been singled out and praised by New York State Cancer Registry and will be issued the organization's second annual "Recognition Certificate for Completeness and Timeliness of Cancer Reporting," based on 2007 cases.
Maria J. Schymura, Ph.D., Director of the Cancer Registry, expressed admiration for Ms. Grant and her staff for persistence in reporting all of the Hospital Center's cancer cases in a consistent, timely manner. "The work you do is important and very much appreciated," said Dr. Schymura. "Without an organization's complete, accurate and timely reporting, cancer researchers, planning agencies and public health professionals are not able to accurately assess the burden of cancer on the people of New York," said Dr. Schymura.
"Congratulations to you and to all staff who helped you to achieve this honor. We hope that you continue your reporting as you have done in the past - and that you continue to receive future awards."


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Looking for some Free weekend activities to do with your kids? Check out this big list of free activities nationwide this weekend.
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Friday October 26th:
From 6:00 to 7:00 pm there is a Costume Parade and from 5:00 to 8:00 you can get a FREE 4×6 photo, complete coloring sheets, and go trick-or treating.
Saturday October 27th:
From Noon until 5:00 there is a free 4X6 Photo opportunity, coloring sheet, and trick-or-treating. From 1:00 to 3:00 Grab an Apple. From 1:00 to 4:00 Free Popsicle Stick Jack O Lantern Craft
Sunday October 28th:
From Noon until 5:00 there is a free 4X6 Photo opportunity, coloring sheets, and trick-or-treating. From 1:00 to 3:00 Scavenger Hunt From 1:00 to 4:00 Free Wooden Mask Craft
Build-A-Bear: Friday October 26th to Sunday October 28th
Kooky Spooky Bear Bash – Come dressed in costume with your furry friend and receive free Fruit Roll-Ups, a free virtual gift on Bearville, and more Halloween Fun.
Disney Store: Saturday October 27 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wreck-it-Ralph Game Jump Adventure activities.
Guitar Center: Saturday October 27th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am
Free Mixing and Bouncing in Pro Tools 10 Workshop
Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout the weekend
Watch Chuggington – a family friendly movie with a family friendly price!
Lakeshore Learning: Saturday October 27th from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm
Create a free scarecrow mask.
Lowes Build and Grow: Saturday October 27th at 10:00 am
Children will create a free Creepy Keeper. Preregistration is required
Michaels: Saturday October 27th from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm
Duck Tape Pail or Tote event with the purchase of a pail or tote. Face Painting. Halloween Parade
Toys R Us: Saturday October 27th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Receive a free Exclusive Monster City Mini Pack! Plus, help build a LEGO Monster City. Event is intended for children ages 5 and up. While supplies last.
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Beaded Earrings: Weaving History into Fashion
Earrings have been a beloved form of adornment for centuries, effortlessly enhancing our beauty and expressing our personal style. Among the vast array of earring styles, beaded earrings hold a special place, blending intricate craftsmanship, vibrant colors, and a rich historical background. In this article, we will explore the captivating world of beaded earrings, from their ancient origins to their enduring popularity in contemporary fashion.
A Glimpse into the History of Earrings:
The history of earrings dates back thousands of years, with evidence of their existence in ancient civilizations. The first earrings can be traced to ancient Mesopotamia, where people adorned themselves with gold hoops and pendants. From there, earrings found their way into the cultures of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In these civilizations, earrings signified various meanings, such as social status, religious symbolism, or simply aesthetic appeal.
Beaded Earrings: A Timeless Tradition:
Beaded earrings have been crafted and cherished throughout history for their intricate beauty and cultural significance. In many cultures around the world, beads hold symbolic value and are believed to possess spiritual energy. Ancient Egyptians, for instance, used beads in their jewelry to represent power, protection, and fertility.
Native American tribes embraced beadwork as a form of artistic expression, adorning their clothing, accessories, and especially earrings with intricate bead patterns. Each design told a unique story and conveyed cultural heritage. The Maasai tribe of East Africa, renowned for their beadwork, uses beaded earrings as part of their vibrant ceremonial attire, symbolizing unity and identity within the community.
Beaded Earrings in Contemporary Fashion:
Fast forward to the present day, and beaded earrings continue to captivate fashion enthusiasts with their timeless charm. Contemporary designers and artisans embrace the art of beadwork, incorporating a wide range of materials, techniques, and styles into their creations.
Beaded earrings offer versatility in design, allowing for endless possibilities. They can feature various types of beads, such as glass, ceramic, gemstone, or even seed beads, meticulously woven or strung together to form captivating patterns and shapes. From delicate and dainty beaded drops to bold and statement-making chandelier earrings, there is a beaded earring style to suit every taste and occasion.
The allure of beaded earrings lies not only in their aesthetic appeal but also in their connection to tradition, culture, and the artisanal skills passed down through generations. Each pair tells a story, celebrating the artistry of its maker and the wearer's appreciation for the history and craftsmanship behind it.
Beaded earrings embody the timeless beauty of earrings while carrying the weight of history and cultural significance. From ancient civilizations to modern-day fashion runways, these intricate adornments continue to enchant us with their exquisite designs and craftsmanship. Whether it's the vivid colors, the delicate beadwork, or the connection to traditions and cultures, beaded earrings hold a special place in the world of jewelry. As we wear them, we not only enhance our personal style but also pay homage to the remarkable heritage of earrings that has shaped human expression and beauty throughout the ages.
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UPM has set the bar high for the forestry industry to meet tomorrows environmental expectations. With their investment in an fleet of environmentally friendly and smart LNG fueled vessels that will enter in operations in 2022, Lauri Rikala, the director of Global Break Bulk Shipping at UPM explained in an article produced by UPM in late 2021 "UPM Logistics acts as a carrier in a number of European traffic areas with time charter vessels. As part of our company's continuous focus on sustainability, we are constantly on the lookout for different ways and means to improve our fleet's energy efficiency, while reducing emissions and fuel consumption."
On the 8th of November YoungShip Helsinki has been invited to the headquarters of UPM in Helsinki to learn more about their logistics strategy, where the marine industry plays a big role in safeguarding UPM's sustainable, competitive and reliable shipping solutions long term.
17:30 Presentation by Lauri Rikala, Director Global Break Bulk Shipping, UPM
UPM designs seven new vessels with the Spliethoff Group for its sea transportation in Europe
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How accurate is the temperature sensor on the AD9122, AD9146 or AD9148 Dual and Quad DACs?
When the temperature sensor was described in the AD9122 and AD9125 data sheet there was a misunderstanding on how accurate the temperature sensor will be. The band gap variation (used to sense the temperature) can cause the temp reading to vary 30-40 degrees part to part due to band gap voltage variation with wafer fabrication process. The same temperature sensor is used in the ADD9122, AD9125, and AD9148 DACs. The termpature sensor is meant to be used to sence temperature change. The temperature sensor needs to be calibrated against a know temperature then it can be used to monitor tepmerature change to within +/- 5 degrees.
The temperature must be calibrated against a known temperature to remove the part-to-part variation on the band-gap circuit used to sense the temperature. The DACCLK must be running at a minimum
of 100 MHz to obtain a reliable temperature measurement.
To monitor temperature change, the user must take a reading
at a known ambient temperature for a single-point calibration of each DAC.
Tx = Tref + 7.7 × (Code_x − Code_ref)/1000 + 1
Code_x is the readback code at the unknown temperature Tx.
Code_ref is the readback code at the calibrated temperature Tref.
AD9122 and AD9125 Register set up
To use the temperature sensor, it must be enabled by setting Register 0x01, Bit 4, to 0. In addition, to obtain accurate readings, the range control register (Register 0x48) should
be set to 0x02.
AD9148 Register set up
To use the temperature sensor, it must be enabled by setting Bit 0, Register 0x5C to 0. Before the temperature sensor data can be read back, it must be latched by toggling Bit 1, Register 0x5C from 0 to 1. In addition, to get accurate readings, the die temperature control register (Register 0x5D) should be set to 0x02


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UPAINT, the one-of-a-kind street art festival hosted in the Principality of Monaco – has launched an open sale of the art that was crafted live in June, with all proceeds going to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
UPAINT, formerly known as UPAW, is a unique art event to Monaco in which street artists showcase their talents for the general public over a number of days, creating a fun opportunity for them to witness the artists in action. At the end of the live performances, the art pieces are sold during a live auction curated by Artcurial. The net proceeds go to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation to support projects that preserve our planet for a better future.
This year, UPAINT has renewed its partnership with invaluable.com to offer the option of acquiring the artworks from this year’s live show, which took place from 17th to 20th June. The sale will be open until 15th October 2022 and is a timed auction.
The public will be able to bid on 18 pieces created by the artists Futura, Bordalo II, Pez, Buff Monster, Dan Kitchener, The London Police, Bond Truluv, Spok Brillor, Alice Pasquini (Alicè), Dario Vella, Aura Aerosole and Oldhaus.
Proceeds from this sale will go to the Foundation’s Human – Wildlife Initiative, which aims to protect wildlife in rural and mountain areas neighbouring the South of France.
For information, contact email@example.com.
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18 months jail for man who killed friend in ‘drag racing’ accident
Christopher Brijmohan, 24, was sentenced to serve 18 months imprisonment on Wednesday by Magistrate Zamilla Ally for causing the death of his friend, 19-year-old Christopher Baichan on November 9, 2014.
At the conclusion of the trial at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court, Magistrate Ally found Brijmohan of Albouystown, Georgetown, guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was on bail during the course of the trial.
The case was prosecuted by Special Prosecutor, Sanjeev Datadin and Brijmohan was represented by Attorney-at-Law, James Bond
It was the Prosecution’s case that he was speeding at the time, lost control and collided with a fence at Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara.
The court was told that Brijmohan was racing with another car at the time of the accident.
When contacted, Attorney Datadin told News Room that Baichan’s family believes that justice has been served.

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Let’s check out what occurred in European soccer on Wednesday:
Tottenham are aiming to rekindle their faltering effort to enter the Premier League high 4 as they face London head-to-head towards Crystal Palace for his or her first win for the reason that World Cup break. Tottenham are getting back from a irritating 2-0 house loss to Aston Villa and needed to come two targets behind to attain a 2-2 draw at Brentford on Boxing Day and discuss supervisor Antonio Conte’s future on the membership. raises new questions. In the meantime, West Ham and Southampton try to complete their five-game dropping streak. West Ham head to Leeds, whereas Southampton host Nottingham Forest of their relegation battle. Additionally, Villa is house to Wolverhampton, which is in search of a fourth win in 5 league video games beneath new coach Unai Emery.
As Barcelona make their first Copa del Rey sport towards decrease league membership Intercity within the spherical of 32, coach Xavi will relaxation most of his common beginning gamers. Barcelona and the opposite three groups within the Spanish Tremendous Cup—Actual Madrid, Actual Betis and Valencia—have but to play within the competitors thus far. Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone was additionally able to relaxation his greatest gamers when Atlético confronted Oviedo. Sevilla face Linares, Actual Sociedad face Logroñés, Valladolid face Alavés and Mallorca face Pontevedra.
Serie A picks up the place it left off with a full 10-game roster after a 7 1/2 week hiatus for the World Cup. Undefeated Napoli are eight factors forward of Inter Milan at San Siro. Napoli forwards Khvicha Kvaratskelia and Victor Osimhen must be match as they aren’t going to the World Cup. The reigning champions AC Milan proceed to hit the highway in Salernitana, the place they signed Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa after his stable efficiency within the fifth World Cup. Scandalous Juventus play the Cremonese beneath relegation risk. Spanish defender Pablo Marí will return to Monza’s bench after surviving a knife assault at a shopping center in October. Monza visited Fiorentina, getting back from Nordin Amrabat’s debut efficiency with Morocco in Qatar.
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Slate's Christopher Beam argues his "case for getting rid of tenure" this week. "Tenure is a bad deal not just for universities, which are saddled with its costs, but also for professors, who are constrained by its conventions," he says. In the terms of costs, Beam says that while "university debt jumped 54 percent last year," institutions would "be in the black" if they "tenured about 15 fewer professors." Beam also says that the "publish or perish" modality pushed by tenure affects students negatively. "But the clincher for the anti-tenure argument may come from the very people it is supposed to benefit," Beam writes, highlighting the career path for young academics aspiring to obtain tenure. "For men, the timeline is inconvenient. But for women who want to have children, it's just about unworkable," he writes.
Over at her blog, Female Science Professor writes, "How can someone not factor research grants or the contributions to society of research of all sorts into the equation when discussing what professors bring to a university? It seems that we just take, take, take," noting that Slate is the most recent in a series of news outlets fueling debates about the tenets of tenure.


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Oye! It’s Friday the 13th!
So, should I go into another horror rant or should I steer away? My choice would be to see what can be done, after all, a Friday the 13th doesn’t come every day, writes Luke Kenny.india Updated: Mar 13, 2009 20:43 IST
Well, well, well, so it is! So, should I go into another horror rant or should I steer away? My choice would be to see what can be done, after all, a Friday the 13th doesn’t come every day.. err, it can’t, no? But this year has three Friday the 13ths, today being the second one. The third one is in November, so maybe you can expect another supernatural piece then.
However, since today is the second time around, what shall I talk about? Let me tell you about a genre of music that is considered largely ‘underground’. Death metal. Ok, now a lot of you are going to stop reading and turn the page but allow me to stop you.
Although death metal has been met with considerable hostility from mainstream culture, mainly because of the socially unattractive themes, imagery and scary stage personae surrounding many bands, it still has a multi-diversity that has spawned many subgenres, which cannot be argued with.
First up, for most of you out there, Metallica was considered the band that brought death metal into the mainstream in the late 80’s, but the seeds were sown by earlier metal acts like Slayer, Kreator and the uber metal band Celtic Frost.
In 1983, inspired by Iron Maiden,KISS and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, a band was formed called Death by a young man called Chuck Schuldiner. He wanted to take the existing metal sound and make it more intense, more guttural. This led to the release of the 1987 debut album called, Scream Bloody Gore.
Fans of heavy metal were blown away by the intense brutality of the music and it became a landmark in the annals of metal music. The music began to be called by the band, as in ‘Death’s metal’ and subsequently became the genre that we now know it as.
Chuck Schuldiner has since gone on to be called the ‘Father of death metal’. And, although he died in 2001 from brain cancer, his legacy lives on.
So with the birth of death metal a new direction was forged for those headbangers and metal heads to let loose their frustration of the modern world and all its evils.
One of the interesting evolutions of death metal is the development of sub-genres like Melodic death metal (Dark Tranquility, Amon Amarth), Technical death metal (Opeth, Necrophagist), Brutal death metal (Nile, Cannibal Corpse), Doom metal (Autopsy, Paradise Lost), Deathcore (Despised Icon) and Goregrind (Rotten Sound, Cephalic Carnage).
Now most of the genres are self-explanatory and in case you have any doubts, the titles of bands (in brackets) would do more than give a clear picture of the kind of music one can expect to hear.
In fact, India has taken quite well to the genre with a varied amount of bands being death metal or close, one of the most prominent ones being Demonic Ressurection.
So, just as most genres of music these days have a recent distant past and will continue to have an evolutionary future, so also will death metal have an interesting ‘life’ ahead.. if I may say so.
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We don't know why you provide the same neighborhood beautiful by the good school you provide -- -- program providing day care center.
-- fired up vice president Joseph Biden saying this week that we poll public union workers for the work they do.
But here's what federal government workers actually make compared to private sector workers and that's why some reports say we don't know -- they all -- the taxpayers so who's right.
Hi everybody I'm David -- welcome to -- -- box let's go and focus with the Steve Forbes rich -- guard Elizabeth MacDonald Victoria Barret Rick Unger and John -- a full house today.
Steve first few who owes who -- Well -- -- appreciates what firefighters do what police officers do what teachers should do.
But that's what they get paid for but that uses are enormous David in terms of benefits abuse of overtime and -- is determined not by what the market will -- Pay -- -- purely political muscle so ends up.
Cost spin out of control.
Okay so -- you know obviously we appreciate the work the public sector workers do but we are paying them for that working -- -- case.
They get more than we do.
Yeah I don't think the vice president was implying otherwise look it's not always about dollars and cents I think what he said we know then -- we know and that thanks that Steve was correctly just talking about look.
I know each and every one of you for letting me sit here and have fun with you Saturday -- -- I want you -- -- in -- any of you any money that is -- got.
You got to stick to what he was talking about.
Our -- but -- -- he did he was sort of reacting to folks who who are concerned about the disparity between what public sector workers are getting over private sector workers.
-- and you know here's the deal I mean we will of course we don't regret the very good teachers and a good firemen and the cops by the way the firemen and the cops were exempted in the Wisconsin battle.
But the -- or is this seat warmer so the clock walked jurors you know.
Board of education's -- tense supervises -- get -- -- cadillacs and their own parking spaces.
I'm telling you can ride a bicycle down -- office hallways and not -- to -- -- any work day.
And so that's the issue -- also that there is government -- because of three bubbles we had in this economy.
-- basically the federal government is still virtually at the same size isn't bigger than before the recession hit so Victoria do we -- them lower in fact -- -- Us.
Well I think the unfortunate thing right now is that current.
Firefighters for example.
Are taking the heat for for plans that were enacted decades ago and pensions that have been collecting for decades we saw story out of San Jose where.
A firefighter was in line at the grocery store with a steak and someone else gave him a hard time Michael -- nice thing you can afford that state with my money.
We've gone too far I think a -- should be able to get a state for their family right.
But it's the past pensions that need to be looked at and that did that is happening in California San Diego say this it.
-- they're trying to address that so we we can't get confused between like hey we want these guys to show up and do a good job.
But that did that disconnect has been too great where you've gotten 90% of government workers getting nice full pensions and compared 18% of the private sector.
So rich it's those past promises.
That are causing the problems not not current realities right.
-- -- is current realities I disagree with my good friend -- on this in California.
That police departments are notorious.
Four policemen loading their last three years of employment with all kinds of overtime.
To set the bar very high for their pension payments.
They also do a lot of double dipping in a sneaky way.
That is they retire then they take on a new job with a different titles so that they can have to pensions it's outrageous there's a fire that is a policeman in Fresno.
Who made 250000.
Dollars last year and over time how do you figure that.
So John -- it's still going on according to rich -- -- this isn't based on what's happened in the past it's still evident.
It's still happening I think were being entirely too soft on Vice President Biden what this reminds us so that is something very basic.
Governments do not create jobs instead they tax or borrow from the productive private sector.
To create jobs that pay more -- offer more benefits sophomore vacation this thing about how we owe them no no they should be thanking us.
And they should be very grateful to us taxpayers for giving off these tax revenues they get that allow them to live very nice lives at our expense and very often for doing very little.
Well Steve Forbes I don't think you've often been accused of being too soft on Iran criticizes Vice President Biden but yeah just right -- -- Well -- -- of the bottom line is -- the states and especially municipalities where you are gonna get some of blow -- in terms of bankruptcy David.
It all has to do with benefits especially health care benefits -- you have an open ended.
No cost controls at all the thing spins out of control we don't fund pension funds when you allow is a rich points out abuse of over time.
Abuse of benefits double dipping triple dipping as you have here in the State of New York.
Thing spins out of control again bottom line it's not the tasks that we begrudge not to -- we don't begrudge people willing to do them.
But by Dolly doesn't mean you overpay and abuse the taxpayer Rick -- how do you deal with contracts that simply can't be met because a lot of these politicians of the passes I think you would agree.
Made promises it couldn't be fulfilled how do you deal -- those contract.
It's it's clearly a problem look -- you -- all sorts of crazy legal issues here because -- look at the contracts are contracts we have have an obligation.
To honor those contracts but I gotta say this to John.
John I hope you never have a fire your house I really mean that.
Because you can't -- vilify these guys who were doing an important job we can have a very reasonable discussion and it's -- it's a discussion that needs to be at.
About how we pay these people and some of the things that are going on.
But let's not vilify people -- indeed.
His work well there are again got -- Chancery spy go -- I don't vilified them -- is much as I say wait a second they do they get pensions that we don't get the private sector they get far more vacation.
That we get in primary Saturday literally get they clearly get paid more.
And I don't think the effort they expand.
Matches what they get paid what in the their benefits on to say tell anybody who announced this.
They -- coming out of -- we don't work for them.
All right I listen I don't hold out as a guy just want to ask about contracts because we have seen contracts -- in the past by.
By President Obama for example -- Mac it -- we remember those GM.
Bondholders that we're supposed to get paid off before anybody else that well guess what he gave it -- to the unions and took it all away from those people -- held contracts.
-- -- -- -- -- unsecured creditors became the bad guys in the GM bailout which is so unfair but you know the issue about contracts -- -- really important one because they're ready the Government Accountability Office says.
You can change the pension plan for government workers and the state municipal level.
-- you can say change the structure of it so that's an important sea change that already is happening to people across the country Steve.
-- out of bottom the bottom line is not having transparency knowing what you're actually contracting for.
A -- to municipalities still they really don't know what they're liabilities are than they blow up and were supposed to bail amount Victoria garner.
Well -- -- the contract issue is being tested in San Diego where voters voted in this this essentially a pension freeze for the next few years.
That's that wasn't written in the contract so you voters are saying we need to.
We need to scrap these contract.
Good point right before you ask that -- rich is that what we're gonna see more of in the future these these got a new contracts like dead and California and of course what happened was cuts of.
Well you have to I don't see how you can honor a contract based on patently false information if you had a contract based on the idea.
The earth was flat with that -- enforce -- contract less equivalent.
We -- these contracts that are based on returns at eight and ten and 12% room which is impossible.
In a world out where bonds are paying less than 2%.
OK that has to be the last word well I'm sure we'll hear from the flat world leaders eventually -- -- Gary Nelson.
Thanks -- well forget about public had.
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September 23, 2019, London – eVestment, a subsidiary of Nasdaq and a global leader in institutional investment data and analytics, has appointed Jean-Philippe (JP) Quittot as Managing Director – Head of EMEA based out of the firm’s London office.
Quittot has been with eVestment for over 10 years, initially joining as a sales representative in 2009 and serving most recently as head of sales in the EMEA region.
In his new role as Managing Director – Head of EMEA Quittot will be responsible for overseeing strategic direction and growth in the region, reporting to Jerrod Stoller and Gene Luciani, eVestment’s Co-CEOs based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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5) “indirect state assistance”: financial support from a government or public body located in the territory of a contracting party for aeronautical applications, including research and development activities, demonstration projects and the development of military aircraft that have an identifiable advantage for the development or production of one or more specific major civilian aircraft programs; 1) “large civilian aircraft”: with respect to these aircraft; all aircraft covered by Article 1 of the GATT Agreement on The Trade in Civil Aircraft, with the exception of section 1.1 engines, point b), for passenger or cargo transport and with 100 or more passenger seats or equivalent cargo configuration; concerned with providing fair and equitable competition for their civil aviation activities and involving their manufacturers in the expansion of the global civil aircraft market; Noting that the Ministers agreed on 12 and 14 September 1973 that the round of multilateral trade negotiations in Tokyo should allow for the increasingly widening and liberalization of world trade, including by phasing out trade barriers and improving the international framework for the implementation of world trade; The first sentence states that “the signatories agree that the purchase of products covered by the agreement should only be on a price, quality and competitive supply basis.” This means that the signatories will not intervene to obtain preferential treatment for certain companies and that they will not affect the choice of sellers in a situation where sellers of different signatories are competing. In order to obtain as much freedom as possible from the world trade in civil aircraft, parts and related equipment, including the abolition of tariffs, and to obtain, where possible, the reduction or elimination of trade restrictions or distortions; As soon as this agreement comes into force, the parties do not provide direct state assistance to what has already been firmly promised for the production of large civilian aircraft. This prohibition applies to both existing and future programs. 8.9. The parties exchange the above information annually, unless otherwise stated. Disagreement over the information to be provided under this article is resolved through consultations in accordance with Article 11. 6.2 The signatories agree that the pricing of civilian aircraft should be based on the reasonable expectation of repair of all costs, including exceptional program costs, identifiable costs and evaluation of military research and development of aircraft, components and systems, which will then be applied to the production of these civilian aircraft, on the basis of average production costs and financial costs. “For all civil aircraft repairs covered by Article 2.1.2 of the Civil Aircraft Trade Agreement, duty-free or duty-free treatment is provided (the “repairs” include maintenance: (a) Parties will provide annual information on new state-funded research and development activities that have been conducted or launched over the past year, as well as on ongoing aviation research and development projects, including details of projects involving major civil aircraft manufacturers. These include information on the area of activity and the level of public resources allocated to these projects; 2.1.1 until January 1, 1980 or until this agreement comes into force, all tariffs and other taxes 1/1/what is levied for or in connection with the importation of scheduled products for customs purposes within their respective tariff positions, when these products are used in a civilian aircraft and incorporated as part of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, restoration, modification or redevelopment; 8.10.


RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE> brings the series into a new dimension and definitely has some unexpected moves.
Prince of Tennis is a masterpiece Japanese sports manga created by Takeshi Konomi, with more than 60 million copies sold over 22 years. RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE> is a new feature film continuing the story of tennis prodigy Ryoma Echizen. Ryoma is inspired by his tennis champion father and is determined to take his game to the next level and train in the US. But while in an intense tennis battle to save his classmate, Sakuno, from dangerous villains, they somehow find themselves transported to the past, right before Ryoma’s father is about to undertake his final championship match at the US Open – before he was mysteriously forced to retire.
RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE>
While training in the United States, Ryoma and Sakuno are transported to the past when the power of his serve connects with a previously hit ball. He and Sakuno are now trapped in what seems like the 1990’s a few days before Ryoma’s father competes in his last tournament. With no idea how they got there, or how to get back, and a mysterious gang always trying to kidnap them, Ryoma and Sakuno sing their way to tennis matches.
RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE> is not what I was expecting from a Prince of Tennis film. I don’t know why, but I was expecting a lot more tennis and a focus on Ryoma and his father, especially since his father is still an active competitor and on top of his game. Instead, the film seems a lot more like a confusing mashup of an action thriller and romantic comedy with splatterings of Ryoma’s tennis prowess to combat stereotypical suited bad guys and an abundance of love songs sung by Ryoma and Sakuno that fill in the spaces between.
I am not sure if it is a cultural thing, or if I misread the synopsis, but the musical aspect of the movie was jarring for me. First off, because I do not remember Ryoma ever breaking out into song in any of the episodes I have watched back when it was on Toonami, and second because the songs are in the original Japanese and subtitled. The songs, aside from feeling out of place, also do not seem to have the quality you’d expect from a musical film. Unlike Belle where the music is astounding in the subbed and dubbed versions, RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE> music seemed like a weird mix of subbed and dubbed music.
However, visually the film is spectacular. Watching Ryoma display his skills on and off the court in 3D CGI was a delight. While I do miss the 2D animation of the anime, the 3D was a nice change of pace and did help with the settings a lot. There is a subtle but impactful contrast between the past and present that keep the audience entranced in the situation. It isn’t necessarily ground-breaking or revolutionary in any noticeable way, but its style and animation were perfectly selected and used for RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE>‘s story.
While the music is a bit of a jarring and unexpected element, the relationship between Ryoma and Sakuno is the heart of the film. It is wonderful that their relationship is finally getting more focus and exploration, as the original series hinted heavily at it, but never really followed it through. While the film does follow it further, it works more as a precursor and setup, which I’m hoping means the story will continue in potentially other series and films.
Outside of the music and wild concept of time travel in an otherwise very grounded series, the thing that truly disappoints is the lack of focus on Ryoma and his father’s relationship. Time travel presents a perfect opportunity for Ryoma to meet, interact, and learn from his dad as an active and world-class competitor. While the mystery of his father’s retirement is a focus, it gets far too little time and feels and makes the eventual resolution feel undeserved. The years of build-up and anticipation are completely unsatisfied by RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE>‘s story.
RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE> is an unexpected matchup of genres and storytelling vehicles. While the film does explore some stories fans of Prince of Tennis fans have wondered about for years, it chooses some confusing mediums to tell it through. Visually, the film brings new life to the classic anime series and excites fans with the possibility of seeing Ryoma in a new design and animation style. However, having him break out into song is not what most people were looking for. The weird genre mashups and scattered focus take away from the potential the film had to satisfyingly continue the story of the series.
For its bold, but unsatisfying, storytelling, and general unsatisfying resolution to major plotlines of the original series, I give RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE> a 2/5.
RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE> releases Thursday, May 12, 2022, in theaters across the U.S. as part of AX Cinema Nights hosted by Eleven Arts. I would recommend watching it subbed, as the musical numbers are all subbed.
ABOUT RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE>
Premiere Date: May 12, 2022 (North America).
Director: Hiroshi Kojina.
Cast: Ry Mckeand, David Wald, Xanthe Huynh, Jonah Scott, Tiana Camacho, Edward Bosco, William Ofoegbu, and Chris Okawa.
Synopsis: Inspired by his tennis champion father, Ryoma is determined to take his game to the next level and train in the U.S. But in the middle of an intense tennis battle to save his classmate Sakuno from dangerous villains, they somehow find themselves transported to the past, just as Ryoma’s father is about to face his final championship match at the U.S. Open – when he was mysteriously forced to retire. The innovative 3D digital animation brings the magnificent and colorful world of The Prince of Tennis to life on the big screen in this captivating film.
Are you planning to take part in AX Cinema Nights? How excited are you for RYOMA! THE PRINCE OF TENNIS <DECIDE>? Were you a fan of Prince of Tennis? Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to share your reactions at AX Cinema Nights and the film with us on Twitter!


Now a major education organization, the College Board, is honoring him and other first responders with a new scholarship.
Peter Kauffmann is with the group.
“This young man was very close to fulfilling a dream of his and taking his final exam and that’s when we started to think, ‘Well, how can we honor his legacy?’ So sadly we can’t offer opportunity to Mr. Chapman, but certainly in his honor we can deliver opportunity to others.”
The national scholarship will be for first responders and children of first responders who plan to go to college. The College Board expects to give the first award this school year.
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Images most of us thought we would never see, Donald Trump meeting President Barack Obama in the Oval Office as President Elect of the United States. The reality of what America decided on Tuesday has now fully set in.
The meeting of the pair in the White House is actually the first time the pair have met. Both have been less than kind in the past, with Obama going as far as to say Donald Trump was "unfit to be President".
Trump has even went as far as to question whether Obama was an American citizen in the past, asking him repeatedly to produce his birth certificate, claims Trump went back on in a statement a few months ago.
In a press photo call after the meeting the mood was extremely positive from both of the men, Trump even said that Obama had achieved some "wonderful things" in office. Donald Trump has certainly changed since election night, we are seeing a new man compared to the one we have witnessed on the campaign trail for the past 18 months.
Out of all the tweets I have seen about the meeting, this one from Sky News journalist Kay Burley has got to be my favourite:
Though the meeting was positive it has been pointed out that usually there is a photograph with the President, President elect and their partners on their first meeting. That did not happen in this case. So not all friendly, if that is anything deliberate on the part of Trump or Obama.
Meanwhile President Elect Trump has also been to the Capitol Building in Washington to meet House Speaker Paul Ryan, who was the most senior elected Republican until Trump's election as President.
I'm going to miss Obama, but watch out for an Obama in 2020, I stand by it, Michelle should run against Trump in four years time.


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WASHINGTON -- Mighty, mighty Duke let teeny, tiny Belmont play with the big boys. And, for stretches, get the better of them.
No. 2-seeded Duke actually trailed in the final 15 seconds before barely avoiding the monumental upset, using every last one of Gerald Henderson's 21 points to edge No. 15 Belmont 71-70 in the first round of the West Regional on Thursday night.
While Belmont couldn't quite pull off the stunner, it was surprising enough how close this game was. In a matchup between a school with three NCAA titles -- that would be Duke, of course -- and another that never has won a game in the tournament, it was Henderson's driving basket with 11.9 seconds left that erased Belmont's final lead.
After ACC defensive player of the year DeMarcus Nelson stole the ensuing inbounds pass, he was fouled, but he missed at the line. Belmont got the rebound, and one final chance to make history, with 2.2 seconds left. The Bruins' leading scorer, Justin Hare, got a good look at the basket from about 35 feet away, but his shot clanged off the iron. He winced, and Duke celebrated as though it had won far more than an opening-round game -- something it actually failed to do a year ago.
Duke (28-5) advanced this time to face Arizona or West Virginia on Saturday.
And Belmont (25-9) can go home with heads held high.
Marquette 74, Kentucky 66
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Jerel McNeal scored 20 points and Wesley Matthews hit eight free throws in the final 31 seconds to help Marquette beat Kentucky in the first round of the South Regional.
The Golden Eagles overcame 35 points by Kentucky senior Joe Crawford, who matched a career high before fouling out. Ramel Bradley added 19 for the Wildcats (18-13).
Sixth-seeded Marquette (25-9) earned its first NCAA tournament victory since 2003, when it beat Kentucky in the regional final to go to the Final Four. Marquette gets third-seeded Stanford next.
Kentucky cut it to 66-63 on Crawford's 3-pointer from the top of the key with 38 seconds left. After Matthews hit two free throws, Bradley hit a 3-pointer from the corner to get the Wildcats within two with 22 seconds remaining.
Matthews made two more free throws, then stole the ball and hit two more to ice the game.
Stanford 77, Cornell 53
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Kenny Brown scored 18 points and third-seeded Stanford earned its first NCAA tournament win since 2004, routing Cornell in a matchup of players as good with the books as they are with a basketball.
Lewis Dale, the Ivy League player of the year, scored 12 points, Adam Gore had 11 and Alex Tyler 10 for 14th-seeded Cornell (22-6), which had its 16-game winning streak snapped. The Ivy League hasn't won an NCAA tournament game since 1998.
The game's first 10 minutes were close, with Cornell down by just three points despite starting out 3-of-15 from the field. Then Stanford took over and it got ugly fast.
The Cardinal (27-7) outscored Cornell 43-11 over both halves for a 58-23 lead. Robin Lopez and Taj Finger scored six straight each at the start of the second half, then Brown hit two 3s.
Pittsburgh 82, Oral Roberts 63
DENVER (AP) -- Levance Fields scored 23 points, Sam Young finished with 14 and Pittsburgh won its sixth straight game.
Fourth-seeded Pitt (27-9) is making its seventh straight NCAA tournament appearance, though none of those previous teams have made it past the third round.
This team looks different, though -- coming off the Big East tournament championship and playing its best basketball of the season in March, for once, instead of January or February.
Next up, an intriguing matchup Saturday against fifth-seeded Michigan State, a team with a big-and-brawny reputation much like Pitt's.
Robert Jarvis had 16 points for the Golden Eagles (24-9), who won the Summit League tourney to make their third straight trip to the NCAAs. Andre Hardy added 15 and Moses Ehambe 13.
Michigan State 72, Temple 61
DENVER (AP) -- Raymar Morgan led a balanced attack with 15 points and Michigan State advanced despite a sudden shooting slump from spark plug Drew Neitzel.
Last year, Neitzel was the Spartans' only option on offense. Now, he's got scorers swarming all around. Chris Allen scored 12 points and fellow freshmen Kalin Lucas and Durrell Summers each added eight for fifth-seeded Michigan State (26-8).
Mark Tyndale scored 16 points for Temple (21-13). Dionte Christmas, the Owls' leading scorer, was limited to three points, 17 below his average, on 1-of-12 shooting.
Neitzel, who averages 14.2 points, scored just five points on 2-of-11 shooting.
Kansas 85, Portland State 61
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Brandon Rush scored 18 points and everyone wearing blue had a blast, as top-seeded Kansas began its NCAA tournament with a rout of overmatched Portland.
Kansas' five seniors and Rush, a junior star who might be headed to the NBA, are determined to go out in style after some bitter disappointments in the tournament.
The Jayhawks still remember being knocked off two straight years in the opening round, losing stunners to 14th-seeded Bucknell in 2005 and No. 13 Bradley in '06. Last year, they were within one victory of the Final Four but lost to UCLA in the regional finals.
Kansas will play eighth-seeded UNLV in the second round on Saturday.
The Jayhawks (32-3) led all the way against the Vikings (23-10), 22-point underdogs who simply didn't have enough weapons to cope with the size, depth and skill of a Big 12 power.
UNLV 71, Kent St. 58
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Joe Darger scored 18 points and UNLV tied an NCAA tournament record by holding Kent State to just 10 points in the first half.
The Mid-American Conference champions averaged a turnover a minute the better part of the first half, went almost 8 minutes without a point and trailed 31-10 at halftime. And that was with UNLV shooting under 40 percent and committing nine turnovers of its own.
The 10 points were the fewest since Wake Forest scored that many against Butler in 2001.
Darger made four 3-pointers and Wink Adams scored 17 for UNLV (27-7).
Mike Scott led Kent State (28-7) with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Kansas State 80, USC 67
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Turns out, Michael Beasley and O.J. Mayo weren't the only freshmen on the court.
Redshirt freshman Bill Walker scored 22 points, true freshmen Jacob Pullen and Ron Anderson also reached double figures, and Kansas State's Kiddie Corps moved on in the NCAA tournament, beating Mayo-led USC.
Beasley overcame early trouble to have another big game for the Wildcats (21-11), scoring 23 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for the 27th double-double of his brilliant -- and likely only -- college season. West Regional
Xavier 73, Georgia 61
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Derrick Brown's 19 points and 11 rebounds led a balanced-as-usual offense, and No. 3-seeded Xavier avoided a big upset by rallying to overcome fading Georgia.
Super-sub Josh Duncan scored 20 for the Musketeers (28-6), who trailed by as many as 11 in the second half but conjured up a 22-6 run to come back. Xavier used a significant discrepancy in free throws -- 27-for-33 against 3-for-5 for Georgia -- and tied a school record for wins.
Xavier will play Purdue on Saturday in the second round.
Terrance Woodbury had 16 points and do-everything guard Sundiata Gaines' finished with 13 for Georgia (17-17), which could not sustain the energy it summoned during last week's run to the SEC tournament title. The Bulldogs were 13-16 before the conference tourney, yet somehow won four games in as many days to save coach Dennis Felton's job and extend their season.
Purdue 90, Baylor 79
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Keaton Grant scored 17 points and Purdue built a 19-point halftime lead, then cruised to its 10th straight in the first round since 1993.
E'Twaun Moore added 16 for the sixth-seeded Boilermakers (25-8), who have won 15 of 18.
Baylor, meanwhile, will have to wait another year before seeking to end a 58-year winless drought in the NCAA tournament. The Bears (21-11) were making their first trip to the tournament since 1988 and second since 1950.
Curtis Jerrells had 27 points and eight assists for Baylor, LaceDarius Dunn scored 15 and Henry Dugat added 13.
Texas A&M 67, BYU 62
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Josh Carter scored 26 points, matching his career high, as Texas A&M defeated Brigham Young, handing the Cougars their sixth straight opening-round loss.
Joseph Jones added 10 points and 12 rebounds for the ninth-seeded Aggies.
Jonathan Tavernari led BYU with 15 points.
The Cougars erased their big early deficit, and they nearly climbed out of a six-point hole in the final minute. Jimmer Fredette's 3-pointer with 59 seconds to play sliced the Aggies' lead to 63-60.
But Dominique Kirk answered with a 3-pointer with 25 seconds left, and Jones hit a free throw 11 seconds later to put the game away.
Washington State 71, Winthrop 40
DENVER (AP) -- The Washington State Cougars broke away from a halftime tie to whip Winthrop in the East Regional behind 19 points and eight rebounds from Aron Baynes.
Kyle Weaver and Robbie Cowgill each had 14 and Derrick Low scored 11 for Washington State (25-8), which will play the Notre Dame-George Mason winner in the second round on Saturday at the Pepsi Center.
The Cougars, who are 51-16 under Tony Bennett, broke open a 29-29 halftime tie with a 23-4 run to cruise to their second straight opening-round win in the NCAA tournament.
After making 4 of 8 from beyond the arc in the first half, the Eagles (22-12) stayed away from Baynes and Cowgill down low and missed their first seven shots, four of them from three-point range.


Many researchers are interested in finger vein identification since it is hidden beneath the skin, so it is considered more secure than other biometric features like the face, retina, fingerprint. Furthermore, finger vein collection is more easier and more hygienic than other features. There are some approaches for finger vein recognition, such as using image processing approach that focus on the hand-craft features, or deep learning approach. The deep learning approach has been demonstrated to be more beneficial than the image processing approach, especially in images with poor quality, low contract, or variations in position, rotation, or scale. This survey not only summarizes recent advances in finger vein detection but also compares several contemporary methodologies.


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Dr. Bülent Düz received his M S. degree in inorganic chemistry in January 1990 at Hacettepe University, in the fild of photocatalytic metathesis reactions. In 1997, he received his Ph D. degree at the same university working on electrochemically generated catalyst systems. He is currently an Inorganic Chemistry Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University-Ankara. He received an Inorganic Chemistry Research Group Award from Hacettepe University in 2007 . The scientific activity of Dr. Düz is oriented towards novel metathesis catalyst systems and application on olefin metathesis reactions, synthesis of metathetic polymers (unsaturated polymers via ROMP and ADMET polymerizations) and metal carbene generation by reaction of atomic carbon with transition metal salts and their activities on olefin metathesis.
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It feels more as Christmas will arrive instead of Easter, with the snow storms of the last days in Bucharest. So maybe it feels strange to start making some Easter preparations.
Soon spring will arrive and pastels will color our house and bring in the Easter mood. Yellow and green are, in a way, the classical colors for Easter, same as red and green are typical for Christmas. But there are so many options these days that we really can personalize the Easter decoration so it fits perfectly our home and our personality. I think pastel tones can just be perfect: they announce spring, they give a fresh note to our interior after the long and dark winter months. Blossoms, small candles, branches and flowers will give our home a poetic touch.
It is nice to do for Easter some projects together with the kids, making your own Easter decoration can be really fun and done without spending a lot of money. Take out some white and colored papers and get started. Don't you think those dotted eggs look amazing? The branches with the colored feathers look as they can take off with the wind any moment. If you put some eggs on the menu for the next days and you still have time to make your candles.
In a lot of cultures the week, or weeks, before Easter are dedicated to the spring cleaning. The house will smell fresh, all the dust collected over winter will be gone. Maybe still time to put up some new wallpaper. Spring will bring us in the mood for flowers and fragile painted porcelain will fit perfectly the Easter table.
If pastels are not for you, green and yellow is to bright as a choice than why not stay with neutral tones to create a timeless and very refined decor. Natural linen, white cotton, felt, and branches are all you need. But no Easter without a bunny. Cut in felt and used to decorate some branches, or as an inspiration to make a table decoration with just a napkin holding an egg.
Let nature inspire you, get out for a walk and come home with some small branches to make a nest for the egg. Welcome your guests with a homemade Easter wreath which decorates the entrance door.
Some cultures know how to celebrate in style. Celebrating Easter is very important in Romania, people start preparing well in time with decorating and painting the eggs. They will wear the traditional costumes and go to church on Saturday evening, at midnight they have the tradition to light a candle, walk 3 times around the church and take the Holy light with them home.
Also dyeing the eggs with plants is still very popular in Romania, I was into making some test last weekend during the Hygge weekend workshop and the result was quite amazing. I studied different websites and made several tests. The best result I obtained as follow: I boiled the vegetables for at least 1/2 an hour to an hour to make the liquid as concentrated as possible. In the mean time wash the eggs with some soap and boil them for 10 minutes in boiling water. Once you think the liquid is concentrated enough you pour it through a sieve in a container and add the eggs. I let the eggs soak over night and the result was very colorful. You can still finish it with rubbing some oil on the eggs to make them more shiny.
Cabbage for the bleu eggs, turmeric will make the bright yellow, blue berries for a dark blue, the dry skin of red onions for a red tone, hibiscus will make your eggs almost black. Try also the dry skin of the yellow eggs, beetroot, spinach.
so how to decorate your home for Easter:
- start dyeing and painting some eggs
- bring in flowers
- pastels are a very good option
- don't forget the bunny, as decoration, could even be biscuits, or as inspiration for the the napkins
- stay with neutrals if color is not your thing, you should feel good in your own home
- don't forget your tradition
- the kids will have holiday, do some crafts with them, they will love it and your home get a very personal touch
And ready you are, Easter celebration can start.
wish you a peaceful time, enjoy Easter with family and friends.

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Course objective: In the recent decades of economic development and continued environmental degradation, gender and development studies have become a major concern. This course provides an overview of the history of gender and development, and discusses key concepts in gender and development and its relevance in development in the region. The course aims to familiarize students with social science thinking and writing, and gender perspectives.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the course, the students are able to
- apply concepts and theories in ways that make gender and development issues more comprehensible,
- identify and analyze the relevance of gender issues in contemporary development problems,
- trace the historical development of gender and development thinking and identify relevant schools/authors.
- Teacher: Kyoko Kusakabe

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Film review: 'Paralytic'
The indie thriller "Paralytic" (screening at the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival) is, for better and worse, a page-turner of a movie that resorts to a grab bag of gimmicks to maintain its hold on the audience's attention.
In short: A small town sheriff must solve a puzzle left behind after a rogue assassin decides to take down the powerful drug cartel that betrayed him. (Watch the trailer)
On paper, "Paralytic" should be a kinetic and gripping thriller. The story bounces between three different timelines: "The Ghost" (a skilled contract killer) planning a daring job along with a team of hired specialists, "The Ghost" alone in a remote cabin executing his revenge and the sheriff's discovery of a tortured corpse inside the cabin.
The problem with having so many moving parts, however, means the storytellers are then forced to untangle the knotted mess at some point. And this is where "Paralytic" gets into trouble. Time and again, this film resorts to coincidences and vague plot drivers to pull the story out of the muddled mess of its own making. The cartel is an amorphous, poorly defined threat. Simply creating a lethal group with apparently limitless reach is a flawed story mechanism that allows for far too many plot cheats. If any character needs to be motivated, an ominous voice just calls up the character in need of motivation and makes some threat. Painting the antagonistic force in such broad strokes is just flat-out lazy.
Not helping matters are all are the aloof protagonist and his arch band of broad supporting characters. "The Ghost" is every bit as frustrating as the ill-defined Cartel: the audience never knows enough about either to truly invest in and connect with the aloof hero. He's simply a pile of "ain't he clever" moments that show off a smart character but not one the audience truly gets to know. Yes, the Ghost is really good at hunkering down and appearing to know too much about too many characters - but his motivations are thin and his character is flat. "Paralytic" just assumes the audience should and will care about the protagonist because he has the most screen time - but the film fails to offer a single compelling reason why they should care about "The Ghost" at all. And the merry band of stock thriller tropes surrounding "The Ghost" is disappointing - from the femme fatale to the amoral scientist, virtually none of the supporting characters have any depth.
For a mystery, "Paralytic" doles out just enough of its plot to keep the audience awake - but just barely. More disappointingly, the full reveal of the mystery lands with a thud. It manufactures fraudulent "thriller" energy with a tool bag of assorted plot cheats, contrived twists and irritating coincidences.
Final verdict: Despite all of its moving parts and attempts at intrigue, "Paralytic" is a forgettable thriller propped up by a stack of poor storytelling decisions.
"Paralytic" screened during the 42nd Seattle International Film Festival. This film is not yet rated and has a running time of 87 minutes.


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Château de Varennes in the Bourgogne region of France is the most stunningly restored classic French Chateau, and the perfect place for a destination wedding. It even has it’s own super sweet Chapel! We had such a blast photographing the prettiest of weddings when Joanna & Charles were married here in September last year.
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During our hectic wedding season, in September we were fortunate to cross paths with husband & wife-to-be, Mandy and Kevin whilst on their travels around Europe. We enjoyed an afternoon in the stunning Luberon valley with this sweet young couple from Hong Kong who were discovering Provence for the first time.
With friends and family traveling from all corners of the globe, Hong Kong based Anita & Mats decided that Nice (their second home) was the perfect place to celebrate their wedding. They chose Château de la Napoule perched on the edge of the Mediterranean as the reception venue after saying their “I do’s” at L’eglise… Read more »
Stefanie & Ravi’s wedding took place in one of France’s most stunning locations, the hill-top village of Gordes in the wonderfully romantic Luberon Valley. La Bastide de Gordes Hotel drops steeply down the rockface in a series of terraces bearing pools, gardens and dining areas providing multiple spots in which to take in the views… Read more »
In September, Kirsty & Niall dragged themselves away from a life skippering their luxury Yacht in the Caribbean for 3 days to celebrate their wedding in the heart of Provence. La Mas de la Rose was the perfect venue to host their closest friends and family for the long weekend. Planners Lavender & Rose were… Read more »
Earlier this summer we spent a couple of days working in Paris. The below photos are the result of a morning spent with wonderful US couple, Marissa & Mark whose wedding we cannot wait to shoot next year in the Dordogne.
In June last year we were delighted to photograph our very first single sex wedding for a lovely couple from Paris. The wedding took place at the perfectly serene Bastide de Puget (25mins from Aix-en-Provence). Coming from a design background, the couple themselves had created most of the decorative details around the venue, including a beautifully… Read more »
One of the highlights of this year so far was the weekend we spent in La Garde-Freinet, 15km north of Saint-Tropez on the Côte D’Azur, shooting a stunning wedding organised by Paris based planners Les Tetes Chercheuses. A romantic church service at the local chapel was followed by celebrations long long into the night back at… Read more »
Back in June we spent two weeks in the stunning Lubéron valley shooting some gorgeous weddings and generally enjoying a taste of the Provençal lifestyle. During this time we had the privilege of photographing LiPing & John who had come all the way from Singapore in search of the perfect backdrop for their engagement photos. Below… Read more »
Our last French wedding of the year was at a beautiful Dordogne Château with amazing panoramic views of the countryside. The stunningly beautiful photographer bride from Holland, Janet, tied the knot with her suave Swiss groom, Dino during an intimate ceremony in the tiny candlelit chapel in the grounds. They then celebrated with an English… Read more »


Is it a coincidence that Bill Wither's Just the Two of Us is looping around endlessly in my head as I walk my dog the evening of the breakup call?
In other words, once again, it is just the two of us: Mister Trevor Dog and Me.
Sure, walking him is like walking a boulder, since it often involves pulling dead weight.
Sometimes he just plunks himself down on the pavement, kersplat!, and when I turn around to see what is holding him up he is just crouching there low, glowering at me, giving me the finger.
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Here I needed to fill in the left side of the purple paper and didn't know what to do, untill I remembered my Tim Holts flourish mask. Must say did the trick, I used some distress ink in vintage photo to give it the effect, then spayed it with some Tattered angels Maghogany colour, to give it that fine glitter effect. Then used some Liquid Pearls to give the flourished mask some more detailing (love details) so it would pop out. The butterflies are just some punch outs from regular pink cardstock that i inked the edges and embossed. The flowers are the perfect example of what I wrote in anothe lo of using plain white paper flowers and painting them and stamping them. Here I took the flowers painted them, waited for them to dry and stamped on them with white chalk ink. Finished off with brads in the center. Like I try to do when using little girl lo I made one of the flowers of pink ribbon.
TIP, when you see scrapbooking papers with different designed edges, usually scalloped, buy one that is a thicker paper like cardstock and don't use it and have it as a template to keep using. Just reverse the side of the one lo paper and draw the outline of the template paper, I usually do it on the side Im not using in case my lines show, then just cut it out. A very frugal way to do it, but effective!!!


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