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FGM Architects provides industry-leading design services in the areas of safety, security and emergency response. With 7 locations across the United States and with over 160 experts, FGM Architects is recognized in the U.S. and internationally as a leader in disaster preparedness services.
LEWA is firmly rooted in the design of public safety facilities with more than 35 years of experience while FGMA brings more than 75 years of experience. We collaborate closely with law enforcement officers, firefighters, volunteers, training officers, and municipal administrators to address the latest trends and challenges in preparedness, and have participated in numerous training sessions and field exercises to gain first-hand knowledge of this uniquely demanding realm of civic service. Our principals and staff are recognized as thought leaders in the industry and popular speakers at national station design conferences. We serve as respected judges for national design awards programs and have written numerous articles over the last 15 years. We are dedicated to “serving those who serve others” and have pioneered design strategies for cancer reduction by contaminant control (Hot Zone Design) and improving behavioral health by reducing PTSD and suicide (Immersive Design). Our work is recognizable and distinctive because the safety, health and well-being of the crew is an essential aspect of every project we design. The knowledge and experience has been earned through LEWA and FGMA's combined 500 projects for more than 200+ public safety clients in the past 30 years. Together we offer a national reputation for leadership and design excellence in public safety facilities with more than 50 awards for design excellence.
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Decreasing response times, firefighter health and safety and creating a comfortable “home” within each station are key drivers in fire station design. First responders put their lives at risk to protect our communities and FGMA makes sure they have the facilities and tools they need. We offer our clients a unique and tireless understanding of the fire service as it exists today and will become tomorrow. By designing stations that help impact the reduction of response times, provide a safe and healthy environment for firefighters and serve as a “home” for firefighters on duty, FGMA helps you realize your goal of saving lives. Helping you plan for the future is critical to the process. Our participation in fire service goes beyond station design—we are helping you look ahead to what you will need in the future and how fire service facilities and practices will evolve. We view all fire service capital projects from a strategic perspective to evaluate our clients’ needs, desires and goals, so we can take our clients’ departments to the next level of excellence. We believe that project success requires strong partnerships.
FIRE TRAINING FACILITIES
Stations can incorporate indoor and outdoor training activities and areas into the design of the building, if desired. We are often told that the “basic skills” are those needing the most attention and practice, and the ability to conduct drills in house is desirable. Anticipated call volume for the station should be taken into consideration to determine what type of training could be accomplished while at the station. To that end, on the interior of the building, mezzanines opening to apparatus bays can be outfitted with a variety of windows for ground ladder evolutions.
Stairways in hose towers can be designed for charged hose exercises, even allowing for water to be discharged if desired. Confined space training can be accommodated in specially designed chases connecting two stories of the building or chambers set below the slab. Exterior designs can include balconies for rappelling and ground ladder training drills.
FGMA’s brings a greater depth of knowledge to each new next project by learning something new from each department we work with and each successful station we complete. We not only learn through actual project experience but also by probing chiefs thoughts, studying law enforcement strategies and brainstorming new solutions. Some elements of good police station design are tried and true; like officer safety, making the public feel comfortable by utilizing CPTED design guidelines, understanding the multiple levels of station security, creating a functional path through the building for a patrol officer from the start of his/her shift to the conclusion as well as navigating through Department of Corrections and CALEA standards.
There are other items that are evolving, like the sophistication of evidence processing and handling—including safely and permanently storing the vast array of items connected with a case. The technology used in law enforcement has grown and finding effective ways to transport and store these tools in the vehicles and facility has become increasingly creative.
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9-1-1 Dispatch Center Expertise. FGMA has extensive 9-1-1 experience. Our experience includes new construction and renovations. We have worked with many agencies who have built consolidated dispatch centers. We understand applicable codes and standards including NFPA 1221 Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems; Motorola’s Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites (R56 Standard); National Electrical Code Article 708, Critical Operations Power Systems; ICC 500/FEMA 361 Standards for Design of Storm Shelters; and applicable NENA documents. We know the amount of planning and coordination that is necessary to develop a successful project.
Facility Renovation Expertise. Renovation a 9-1-1 dispatch center requires a great degree of forethought due to the 365/24/7 critical nature of your work. We have experience in a wide variety of renovation projects including replacement of IT infrastructure, dispatch furniture reconfiguration and replacement, and electrical and HVAC system renovations. We know the amount of planning and coordination work that is necessary to ensure uninterrupted operations during the implementation of the renovation work.
Expertise in Designing for Health and Wellness. We fully recognize the impact of stress on telecommunicators and have been studying how we as architects can help promote health and wellness through the built environment. Our research has evolved over the years from the use of more traditional methods of reducing stress, such as the use of comfortable lounge furniture and break areas, to progressively working with brain experts to develop holistic sensory approaches to health and wellness. Furthermore, during this pandemic, we have been actively engaged in designing facilities to help prevent in the spread of viruses.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS
FGMA has designed many emergency operations centers (EOC) serving communities and counties. From convertible multi-purpose rooms integrated within a police, fire, or 9-1-1 facility to stand alone purpose built structures. Our designs have included operations centers with extensive audio-visual and communication capabilities, breakout rooms, storage and distribution spaces for PPE and medical supplies, administrative, and support spaces for serve staff for long term events. We believe in the following principles when designing an EOC. EOC events can vary widely, so operations space needs to be flexible and re-configurable to accommodate the scale of the event. The EOC must be able to support operations for extended durations during an emergency without interruption. The EOC must be designed to operate through severe weather events and have redundant critical power and HVAC systems. Ensuring EOC staff are safe and secure during operations is of critical importance. The facility needs to be designed to protect staff, equipment, and supplies guard against potential risks and protect operations from relevant threats and hazards.
FGMA works closely with emergency management agencies (EMA) and emergency management staff to assess needs and identify risks for potential emergency events that may occur. We can assist in identifying facility needs, conducting risk assessments to determine essential facilities criteria, site selection, and facility design.


We are proud to announce our partnership with Slow Money Austin. Inspired by the national Slow Food and Slow Money movements, Slow Money Austin was formed to promote capital opportunities for local, organic and sustainable food enterprises throughout Central Texas.
Consider attending their upcoming events to learn more about Slow Money and to make a sustainable regional food system a reality! Seats are limited.
SLOW MONEY AUSTIN SHOWCASE & HAPPY HOUR
April 21st, 12:30PM-5:00PM
Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St
Slow Money Austin is bringing a conversation about financing our regional food system to the steps of City Hall with an educational conference featuring leaders of this emerging industry. Local, organic and artisan-crafted food and drink are cherished assets among communities throughout the nation. Beyond the health and environmental benefits of local food production, such resources, if properly cultivated, can directly power local and regional economies. Calling for a new form of venture capital, this special event promises to redefine the value and worth of a healthy local food system, and to examine the role risk capital can play in fueling growth of such a vital market.
The showcase will be followed by a networking happy hour and all attendees will receive 2 drink tickets.
SLOW MONEY AUSTIN, DAI DUE SUPPER CLUB SHOWCASE DINNER at BARR MANSION
April 22nd, 6:00PM
Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle Rd
The following evening, on Earth Day, April 22, the Slow Money Austin Showcase Dinner will be held at the critically acclaimed Barr Mansion, known for its historic setting and commitment to local organic cuisine and culture. This special dinner program will combine a delectable exploration of the diverse, sustainably grown riches Central Texas has to offer with a continued conversation about funding growth in our regional food system.
The program from the 21st will continue with a special keynote address about local food opportunities. You will hear from entrepreneurs who are currently raising funds to expand operations and get to ask them questions about their efforts and challenges.
No other culinary artisans prove as active or talented advocates of the Slow Food movement than Jesse Griffiths and Tamara Mayfield, whose acclaimed Dai Due Supper Club marries local food awareness with award-winning social and culinary experiences.
For more information on the Slow Money Austin movement, please see – www.slowmoneyaustin.org


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Mukilteo parking unlikely soon
More parking in Mukilteo for people wanting to walk on the ferry and visit Whidbey Island likely won’t be happening soon, according to Curt Gordon, president of the Port of South Whidbey.
He and Langley Mayor Larry Kwarsick visited Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine last month to discuss the island’s parking needs. Commuters and visitors have had trouble finding parking spaces, particularly since Mukilteo took over the former state park next to the ferry terminal.
A letter from Marine to Kwarsick dated Nov. 21 said, “We are encouraged by your enthusiasm to look for an interim joint project and share in long-term solutions for parking in Mukilteo that serves Whidbey Island and the Mukilteo Multimodal Project.” Langley wanted to start with some parking spaces so people could catch a van in Clinton that would take them to Langley.
Marine went on to cite the old Air Force tank farm property as future parking once it’s transferred to the Port of Everett. Sound Transit has already installed some parking there and wants more. Marine stated a parking feasibility study will begin in 2013 to study parking for commuters and Mukilteo waterfront and business users.
“We applaud the city of Langley for being foresighted enough to apply for a grant for funding an interim solution with van service from Clinton to Langley,” Marine wrote.
However, Gordon said the van approach may be long in coming because Langley did not place high on the grant funding priorities list.
“They’re not on top and the chance of funding is not really good,” he said. Still, he added, “I’m begging them for a few dedicated spaces” for people wanting to walk on a ferry to visit Whidbey. “It’s maybe five to six years down the road.”


The story of businesswoman Lucy Weru, a relative of then-President Mwai Kibaki – chasing out ODM party leader Raila Odinga from her hotel based in Nyeri made national headlines and continues to be a point of debate on Kenya’s ugly history with divisive elections.
On August 20, 2007, Raila was accompanied by then close allies, Joseph Nyaga, Reuben Ndolo and activist Mumbi Ng’aru – as he attended the burial of one of his close friends Peterson Kaburu, at Mwanda village, Nyeri County.
Coming at a time of political tension leading up to the 2007 General Election, the vote-rich Mt Kenya region was a balkanized stronghold of Mwai Kibaki – and anyone who dared associate with his rival, Raila, was shunned and even stigmatised.
After the burial, the ODM politicians proceeded to what was then one of the finest hotels in Nyeri – Karatina Tourist Lodge for lunch – unaware that the hotel belonged to Kibaki’s relative.
As soon as the politicians had ordered lunch, Weru got wind of the unusual guests and stormed into the premises and instructed them to leave.
“Who brought you here? We do not want ODM here. Can you please leave now? We do not want your money,” she stated at the time.
Taking the matter upon herself, she called security in order to carry out her instructions. This saw the ODM leader and his allies leave the premises to avoid further humiliation.
“Tell them to get out and even if he becomes president I do not want his assistance,” she ranted.
The scenario did not sit well with Raila allies and supporters who had called out the tycoon for her actions. However, the former Premier buried the hatchet during a recent tour in Nyeri whereby he expressed willingness to let bygones be bygones.
“I will sit down and have tea with the woman who kicked me out of her hotel at her home in Karatina because I have forgiven her and we should all forgive each other and foster friendship,” he stated at Kabiru-ini Grounds, Nyeri in November 2021.


The skin presents a formidable barrier to life-saving defibrillators, but a team of students from Rice University believes it has found a way around that problem.
Or, more to the point, through.
The Zfib team of Rice senior bioengineering students created an add-on for automated external defibrillators – aka AEDs – that literally punches through the skin to help deliver a jolt to a person in cardiac arrest.
With the help of advisers Eric Richardson, a Rice bioengineering lecturer, and Dr. Mehdi Razavi, a cardiologist at Texas Heart Institute, the students developed a needle-laden pad that can be pressed through both a flexible AED pad and the skin to overcome the skin’s typical impedance of around 500 kilo ohms per square centimeter.
In practice, AED users would apply AED pads to the exposed skin of a patient’s chest and side, just as they are trained to do in thousands of AED/CPR classes taught in the U.S. each year. The needles would then be pressed through a pad and the patient’s skin to bloodlessly deliver a more effective shock.
By the team’s measurements, the add-ons reduce the skin’s impedance by 72 percent.
That, in turn, should increase a patient’s chance of survival and reduce the odds that the patient will need multiple shocks.
“We looked into other ways to break the skin impedance, and some of the things we saw used chemicals or abrasion, like a sandpaper material,” team member Billy Jeon said.
“But in an emergency situation, you wouldn’t want to mess around with chemicals or something very complicated,” said Alexander Lu. “With needles, you just push straight down and it’s pretty effective.”
The team, which also includes Jamie Leong, Natalie Bolton and Sylvia Cai, was inspired by insulin-delivery patches that break through the skin with microneedles.
The Zfib add-on is a 3-D printed plastic frame with a rubber backing that allows the user to press 180 tiny needles into a patient’s chest without having to touch the needles.
The needles collect current from the side of the pad that touches the skin and deliver it to the patient. Indicators on top of the device turn green when enough pressure is applied.
“These needles only go 1 to 2 millimeters into the skin, so it’s not very far,” Cai said. “They go just past the epidermis and into the dermis. There’s no blood drawn.”
The needles have to do their job without interferingwith the AED’s ability to monitor the heart’s rhythm and decide whether a shock is necessary, according to the team. The current also has to be kept low enough to prevent burns.
“There are papers and clinical studies from the past 10 or 20 years about how people have gotten second- and third-degree burns from AED pads,” Lu said.
“We had to calculate how many needles we needed based on surface area,” Leong said. “We ran into the problem of putting so many needles on that it distributed the force and wouldn’t break the skin, like a bed of nails.”
Once they settled on 180 needles, the team evaluated their design with tests on artificial skin, an animal cadaver – and on Jeon.
“We actually hooked our device – really lightly! – onto Billy to see if it would pick up his rhythm, and it worked,” Leong said.


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Alternator 90A Upgrade
The new unit is larger than the original 65A aternator. The case is the same configuration but the lower end regulator case is bigger. This created an issue with clearance from both the airframe and electric water pump. To provide clearance I determined that lengthening the water pump mount plate was appropiate. I increased the length 3/8" as in the layout pictured. All other measurements remain the same. As indicated I used .190" 6061T6 Aluminum plate.
This alternator was received without a pulley installed. I used a generic puller from Harbor Freight to remove the pulley from my original unit. Check for height alignment with secondary pulley and adjust as necessary by shimming the pivot mount. In most cases no adjustment should be required.
On my original installation I had a panel mounted Idiot light which indicated that my alternator was, in fact, excited. This new alternator does not have a terminal to allow for that indication. However, I found a indicator light that hooks to the output terminal and by tri-color illumination shows output status (@$14). I will update this page after installation.
This is another angle view of the clearance. Note that I removed the two 30A fuses to eliminate shorting while working the unit fittment.
Due to increased power requirements since upgrading my engine to a Talon A600N as well as possible future electrical upgrades I decided to upgrade my alternator, again, from a 65A to a Marine 90A unit. I ordered a Sales# 110-603 on-line and paid @$195.00
This is a self exciting alternator. Do not attach #5 harness wire to this unit. I clipped the harness wire and terminated it with heat shrink. The overhead panel alt switch is no longer used.
The above shot shows the longer pump mount installed. Note the tight clearance!
Moving the water pump outboard 3/8" required that I modify the turnbuckle alternator adjuster. I also removed one link from my segmented drive belt. Note that I cut the alternator flange as was required on the OEM alternator. Everything was a compromise to get adequate clearances. Other ships may be slightly different. If you kick out the water pump too much you may have a clearance issue with your upper body panel.
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In mathematics, as in physics, new and unexpected ideas had arisen and significant changes were coming. Full-blooded Platonism is a modern variation of Platonism, which is in reaction to the fact that different sets of mathematical entities can be proven to exist depending on the axioms and inference rules employed (for instance, the law of the excluded middle, and the axiom of choice). In her book Philosophy of Set Theory, Mary Tiles characterized those who allow countably infinite objects as classical finitists, and those who deny even countably infinite objects as strict finitists.
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On Renormalization in Quantum Field Theory and the Structure of Space-Time in Philosophy, Mathematics and Modern Physics - A Dialogue. Anschauung und wissenschaftliche Erkenntnis. On Renormalization in Quantum Field Theory and the Structure of Space-Time.

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By John Torsiello Republican-American
While the guys got most of the attention at last week's Berkshire League swimming and diving championships at the Hotchkiss School pool in Salisbury, the female swimmers of the BL turned in quite an impressive showing.
Several girls cracked the top five in a number of events, helping their teams earn valuable points in the process.
For instance, freshmen Rachael Pulica and Kiley Stotler, junior Olivia Morris and senior Mary Traub finished fifth in the 200-medley relay for champion Northwestern, picking up 20 points in the process.
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We are trying to patch our vCenter using from 7.0.3-800 to 7.0.3-1400 build. We are constantly facing isssue with list update API. Here is the API details :
"default_message": "List operation failed, please try again",
Usually it works but on once vCenter it is failing constantly, I tried to look into logs of vCenter at /var/log/vmware but vapi logs shows that API is called and even 500 response code is printed but not able to figure out what is wrong there. All services seems to be up and working. Tried to restarted vCenter itself but still results in failure only.
Can anyone help as what might be causing this failure.


The mum-of-two says she is "excited" to have been chosen for the role and is looking forward to giving deserving women the "recognition they deserve".
Coleen said: "It is an honour to be chosen to act as an ambassador for such a brilliant campaign.
"There are so many truly inspirational mums out there who do an amazing job and I am excited to be involved with the Awards to give them the recognition they deserve."
In May, Coleen gave birth to her and husband Wayne's second son Klay Anthony. The couple are also parents to three-year-old Kai.
Coleen and those behind the Awards are encouraging the public to nominate the most deserving mums in the UK. Those shortlisted will be celebrated at a star-studded luncheon at a luxury London hotel just before Mother's Day next year.
Debbie Chernin, from Tesco, said: "Coleen was chosen to be our ambassador because charity work lies very close to her heart.
"She manages to juggle a busy home life with two young boys with her business life as a fashion designer, as well as several TV projects and columns she has been involved with.
"Plus she does extraordinary work for several charities, including Claire House Children's Hospice, Alder Hey Children's Hospital and she has also been involved with the Jeans for Genes charity. She is a popular personality and always cheerful."
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The Science Garden is officially transformed! With the additional of a brand new fence (thanks to Borg Fencing for a generous discount) and the growth of so many plants, the garden is in full bloom. Pumpkins and sunflowers are planted and growing and new tables are arriving in fall for our students.
Our garden features perennial and annual plantings including: a pollinator section, California native plants section, drought tolerant section, sensory garden, bed for large fruits and vegetables, and planting beds for classes. The space has tree stump seating and will include tables (including ADA-accessible) for students. Our new fence proudly showcases all of our plants for all to enjoy.
We are so grateful for all of the continued support from parents, PTA, DESEF, Devil Mountain Nursery for their generous discount on plants and to Molly and Kenny Hiatt for the beautiful, handmade raised planter boxes.
If you’d like to donate time or funds to helping our garden thrive, please contact Laura & Lindsey at email@example.com
Lindsey Shaw and Laura DiGiovanni
WDPTA Garden Co-Chairs
A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.
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Check Your Heating System and Air Filters Regularly
In addition to regular spring and fall maintenance tasks, which basically involve removing dust, dirt, and debris accumulated on and inside your furnace, checking your furnace’s burners, cleaning or replacing the air filters, and checking and cleaning the vents throughout your home, it’s important to inspect and clean your furnace at least once a month during the winter. If you observe any soot buildup on the combustion chamber’s walls, scrape it off and use a vacuum cleaner to remove the loose particles.
As the mechanical components of your furnace experience wear and tear over time, your furnace could develop a whole host of performance issues that will decrease its efficiency. With routine cleanings, inspections, and tune-ups, which also involve testing individual components to identify and fix different system troubles, you can prevent unexpected breakdowns that could leave you without any heat in your home. Routine furnace maintenance during the winter can also save you money, since replacing or repairing a few small components before they break down is less expensive than making emergency repairs.
Cleaning or replacing the air filters on a regular basis during the heating season is also very important. That’s because dirty air filters could:
- Restrict the airflow, which may put extra strain on the components of your furnace; this extra strain could lead to short cycling or overheating, followed by unexpected failure and costly repairs;
- Clog the ductwork with debris, which may decrease your furnace’s life span;
- Force your furnace’s fan motor to work harder and run for longer periods of time, which will increase the amount of energy used;
- Reduce your indoor air quality.
By simply keeping your air filters clean or replacing them regularly, you can prevent unexpected breakdowns, avoid costly repairs, and save up to 15 percent on your energy bills.
Inspect and Clean Your Chimney
If you use your fireplace on a regular basis, you should have it swept whenever soot buildup is thicker than 1/8 of an inch. Sweeping your chimney regularly during the burning season eliminates soot and creosote buildup. Not only are soot and creosote deposits acidic, which means they can damage chimney materials; they can cause hazardous chimney fires as well. Besides getting your chimney and fireplace professionally cleaned as often as necessary, burning only dry, well-seasoned hardwood, which maintains briskly burning fires that burn all of the organic matter in the wood, is a good method for controlling soot and creosote buildup.
Check Your Home’s Exterior for Cracks and Gaps
When winter arrives, the cold weather can add extra stress to the structural components of your home, potentially leading to small cracks in your walls and foundation. These cracks will allow water to seep into your wall system and foundation, where it might freeze and expand, making the cracks worse. If left unattended, cracks together with repeated freeze-thaw cycles will eventually lead to major damage to your home. To protect your Houston home from winter weather and prevent hundreds or even thousands of dollars in damage, keep a close eye on your home’s exterior throughout the winter and repair all the cracks you observe as soon as the weather conditions allow it.
Inspect Your Crawlspace
Check the entire crawlspace area for any cracks, leaks, and discoloration. Pay particular attention to pipes, which could burst when the temperature drops below freezing. Of course, those temps are rare in Houston, but it has happened. Burst pipes may allow water to seep into the slab and even flood your crawlspace, which can result in freeze damage, mold infestation, and differential settlement. To prevent home damage due to frozen pipes, insulate all the pipes that run through your crawlspace. If you live in or around the Houston area and have problems with your pipes this winter, our specialists are ready to inspect your plumbing and sewer lines and replace any broken pipes with new ones.
Water Your Foundation Properly
Because rain and snowfall are almost absent in Houston during the winter, the lack of moisture and water causes the clay soil found in much of the Houston area to contract significantly. This soil contraction will put added pressure on your foundation, causing it to shift and crack. You can protect your home’s foundation during the winter by simply watering it on a regular basis. Keeping the moisture content of the soil around your home consistent will prevent your foundation from bending and cracking. The easiest way to keep your foundation properly watered during the winter is to place a soaker hose around the perimeter of your home. To prevent water damage to your home, make sure that the soaker hose is at least a minimum of 18 inches away from your foundation. Also, water your foundation less frequently than you do during the summer and disconnect and drain your soaker hose when the temperatures are expected to drop below freezing.
If there are any signs indicating that the cold weather has already taken a toll on your home’s foundation, call Allied Foundation today! Our technicians will come to your home, inspect your foundation, and offer you a free estimate on any repairs required.


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- Posted Jun 27th 2011 at 10:20 AM by Kiki Von Glinow
It's a boy for music industry bigwig, Tommy Mottola and Mexican singer and actress, Thalia. The pair welcomed son, Matthew, on Saturday in New York City, according to Page Six. Matthew is the second child for the couple, but their first son. The baby boy, born at seven pounds, 14 ounces, will be playing little brother to big sis, three-year-old Sabrina. "All are well and couldn't be happier,...
- Posted Mar 3rd 2011 at 03:00 PM by Sarah Crow
Music mogul Tommy Mottola and his wife, singer Thalia, have welcomed a baby, the New York Post reports. Mottola, the former chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, and Thalia have one daughter together, Sabrina Sakae, born in 2007, in addition to Mottola's two children, Sarah and Michael, from a previous marriage. Thalia, 39, and Mottola, 61, tied the knot in 2000, just two years after...
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Young Professionals of 12 South! Grab a chair and blanket and join us at 7pm on Halloween evening for an outdoor movie in the 12S parking lot. We will also have games (corn hole, spike ball, etc) for those looking for something more active. Snacks will be served!
Please contact 12 South Young Professionals

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players. All that remains is for you to sit back, relax, and listen as y our music comes alive.
Amplifier/CD Player Features
• 15 W/Ch (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 2 Channels Driven, IEC)
• Efficient Digital Amplifier for Clear, Powerful Stereo Sound
• Plays Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-Encoded CD*
• Front-Panel USB Port for Legacy iPod/iPhone, Smartphones, and Flash Memory Devices
• Super Bass Function
• 3 Play Modes for CD (Normal/Random/Repeat)
• 2 Repeat Modes for CD (Disc/Track)
• Analog Audio Input for Media Player Connection
• Headphone Jack
• Tone Control (Bass/Treble)
*Discs should be properly finalized.
iPod/iPhone Charging Dock Features
• Charging Dock with Lightning Connector for iPhone 5/iPod touch (5G)/iPod nano (7G)
• Direct-Digital Connection for Clearer Sound
• iPod/iPhone Control with Supplied Remote Controller
• iPod/iPhone Auto Selector, Play Timer, and Sleep Timer USB Connection Features
• Recharges iPod/iPhone
• iPod/iPhone Control with Supplied Remote Controller
• Compatible Models: iPhone, iPhone (3G, 3GS, 4, 4S), iPod touch (1G, 2G, 3G, 4G), iPod classic (6G), and iPod nano (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G)
• Plays MP3 Files Stored on Flash Memory Devices and USB-Compatible Smartphones/Tablets
• FM Tuning with 30 Presets
• RDS (PS/RT) (EU Only)
• Program Timer (Everyday)
• Sleep Timer
• Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim)
• Battery-Free Memory Backup
• Remote Control D-T15 Two-Way Bass Reflex Speakers
• 10 cm Cone Woofer
• 2.0 cm Balanced-Dome Tweeter
• Non-Parallel Sides to Prevent Internal Standing Waves
• Solid Construction, Fit, and Color-Matched Finish
• Magnetically Shielded to Prevent Interference
• Impedance: 6 Ω
• Max. Input Power: 30 W
• Frequency Response: 55 Hz–50 kHz
Direct Digital Charging Dock for iPhone 5
Dock your iPhone 5, iPod touch (5G), or iPod nano (7G) via the Lightning Connector and recharge the device while
you listen. The receiver automatically detects your device, selects dock input, and allows you to use the system remote
to quickly navigate to your desired track. Audio signals are transported in pure digital form—bypassing the docked
device’s analog conversion and gain circuits—for noticeably clearer, deeper, and more realistic sound.
Connect, Charge, and Play via USB
Users of legacy iPhone and iPod models can link up in moments via the front-panel charging USB port, which also
enables direct-digital audio transfer on these devices. If your smartphone or tablet features a mini-USB port, you can
quickly access the MP3 files stored on the device as well. You can also plug in a flash memory drive and use the system
remote to select an MP3 library—no hassle, and no fuss.
Clean and Efficient Digital Amplifier
As well as being more energy-efficient than Class AB designs, digital amplifiers are capable of producing remarkably clean, detailed sound. Onkyo’s low-noise circuit topology reduces distortion across a wide frequency bandwidth, resolving new layers of depth and detail in your favorite recordings.
Compact and Solid Two-Way Speakers
The CS-255 includes a pair of two-way bass-reflex-type speakers that incorporate a 10 cm woofer and a 2 cm
balanced-dome tweeter. The cabinets feature stylish rounded edges and a front-to-rear taper that helps reduce internal
standing waves—an unwanted acoustic resonance that can muddy the sound. Compact in size yet surprisingly robust,
these magnetically shielded speakers fit comfortably and sound great almost anywhere you choose to place them.
Super Bass Function
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welcome boost to the low-frequency band, adding just the right amount of heft to bass guitar and kick drum without
sounding distorted, harsh, or boomy.
Smooth Front-Loading CD Player
While there is no shortage of weird and wonderful CD-loading designs out there, the novelty wears off after
yet another scratched disc. The traditional front-loading CD player remains the simplest and safest way to enjoy your
disc-based media. The CS-255 incorporates a smooth frontloading mechanism, while track- or album-repeat modes—
plus a random playback option—offer greater flexibility. And it’ll even play your homemade mixes and MP3-encoded
compilation discs without any bother.
FM Tuner with 30-Station Preset
Browse up to 30 preset radio stations—complete with station information in those areas supporting RDS
broadcasts—at the touch of a button. Once you’ve got your favorites programmed in, you’ll never be short of something
to listen to.


FairFuelUK (FFUK) founder Peter Carroll has taken up a new role as special adviser to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander. FFUK will continue to fight for a fairer deal on fuel with Howard Cox, former FFUK head of communications, at the helm, supported by Lynne Beaumont. Commenting on the past two and half years spearheading FFUK, Carroll said: “It’s been a rewarding experience and I’ve been happy to have been of service to the industry. I wish my […]
Fashion retailer Asos has been dragged into the row over the high penalty charges applied by some retailers to suppliers whose vehicles deliver outside agreed times or present goods in what is deemed to be a non-compliant fashion.
TfL has today (4 October) revealed its Out-of-Hours Consortium, as well as officially announcing new out-of-hours delivery trials will be up and running in London within months.


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1. A person who is a victim of identity theft who is a:
(a) Resident of this State and who has filed with a law enforcement agency in any state a signed written report stating that the person is a victim of identity theft; or
(b) Nonresident of this State who has filed with a law enforcement agency in this State a signed written report stating that the person is a victim of identity theft,
may apply for an identity theft program card through any agency designated by the Attorney General.
2. A designated agency that receives an application for an identity theft program card shall submit the application and a copy of the written report described in subsection 1 to the Attorney General for review and, if the applicant meets the requirements pursuant to subsection 1, issuance of an identity theft program card.
3. The Attorney General, in cooperation with any law enforcement agency, may issue an identity theft program card to a person who is a victim of identity theft.
4. A person who is issued an identity theft program card pursuant to subsection 3 may present the identity theft program card to:
(a) A law enforcement agency to help prevent the arrest or detention of the person for an offense committed by another person using his or her personal identifying information; or
(b) A creditor to aid in the investigation of any fraudulent account that is opened in his or her name or any fraudulent charge that is made against an account in his or her name.
5. The law enforcement agency or creditor that is presented with an identity theft program card pursuant to subsection 4 has sole discretion to accept or reject the program card. In determining whether to accept or reject the identity theft program card, the law enforcement agency or creditor may consider the surrounding circumstances and available information regarding the identity theft of the person.
6. An application for an identity theft program card submitted pursuant to this section, including any supporting documentation, is not a public record, and no part of it may be released except to a law enforcement agency in this or another state.
7. The Attorney General may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
8. The Attorney General may accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section.
9. For the purposes of this section, “resident” shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of NRS 10.155.
10. As used in this section:
(b) “Identity theft program card” means a card or certificate issued by the Attorney General that identifies a person who has complied with the provisions of subsection 1 and, except as otherwise provided in this section, must be given a reasonable opportunity to prove to a law enforcement agency, creditor or other lawfully interested person or governmental entity that the person is the victim and not the perpetrator of any alleged crime, breach of contract or other wrongdoing normally associated with victims of the crime of identity theft.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 15. Crimes and Punishments § 205.4651. Identity theft program card: Application; issuance; presentation to law enforcement agency or creditors; discretion to accept or reject program card; application not public record; regulations; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-15-crimes-and-punishments/nv-rev-st-205-4651.html
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One of the wildest franchises to tear through the past decade, this high-octane thrill ride stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker as part of a team of rough riding car experts, still on the run from the law, who must band together to bring down a former Special Ops warrior. With plenty of stunts and wild car chases, this is perfect for the extreme sports fanatic teen in your life.
After Earth - May 31
Any kid interested in the life of a warrior will love this one. Starring real life father and son duo Will and Jaden Smith, this advanced sci-fi thriller follows a father and son after they crash land on Earth, far in the future. With his father desperately injured, the son must depart on a solo journey to signal for help, all the while defending himself against one ferocious beast after another. Just scary enough!
The East - May 31
In this wild and dark thriller, a secretive group of activists and rebels decide they're going to wreak havoc on dirty corporations, and one young woman seeks to infiltrate the group before too much damage is done. Strange and wonderful, this fascinating, pensive film about conspiracy and the power of authority is perfect fodder for a discussion with teens about standing up for what you believe in, as well as personal responsibilities.
Much Ado About Nothing - June 7
So you've been trying to get your teen into Shakespeare, but they still see the Bard's work as hard to read and hopelessly out of touch. What better way to get them interested in it than this uber-modern interpretation from one of the hottest directors working today? Joss Whedon, while directing The Avengers, gathered together a group of his actor friends and shot this film at his own home, in only a few days. Modern, literary entertainment.
Tiger Eyes - June 7
No author captures and explains the teen years better than Judy Blume, and at last we get a big screen adaptation of one of her best novels. After a young girl's life is torn apart by tragedy, she finds strength in an unexpected new friend. This film will hit home emotionally with younger teens, while older teens can appreciate the story's more philosophical aspects.
Man of Steel - June 14
Superhero movies are wonderful as they're appealing for the entire family, and this modern take on the darker side of Superman is no exception. Older teens and families alike will appreciate the stark realism of this depiction, and there's still plenty for parents to love about the power of family and the importance of knowing your past. Throw in some amazing special effects and you've got one of the best films of the summer.
Monsters University - June 21
Most teens will likely remember this movie from their childhood, and it should be fun to see a new installment that gives us a bit more insight into the history of the monsters, during their less serious college years. Though there is a chance that older teens may complain about going to see this animated movie, younger teens may still get a kick out of it, and it's easy to remind everybody that Pixar always hits it out of the park.
The Heat - June 28
This silly, robust action comedy brings together two hilarious actresses, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, as a pair of law enforcement officers paired up to put the kibosh on a dangerous drug lord, and they might just make friends in the process. Though it might be a bit much for younger teens, especially with an R rating, older teens will likely find plenty to laugh at in this hilarious-looking new female-driven movie from the director of Bridesmaids .
Despicable Me 2 - July 3
Gru and his minions are back in this sequel to 2010's Despicable Me. This time, a powerful organization called the Anti-Villain League recruits Gru to help them take out a scary new super villain. Steve Carell reprises his role as Gru, ensuring more of the fun and inventive parodies of superhero tropes and bad guy cliches that made the first Despicable Me so successful. Plus, those minions might be the most adorable characters of the summer.
The Lone Ranger - July 3
The perfect blend of adventure, charm and entertainment all come to a head in this Johnny Depp helmed Western. Adults will love this fresh take on a TV classic, and teens will get into the performances and the grandiose scale of the movie without getting bored. It can occasionally be tough to find something the whole family will enjoy, but this engaging adventure might prove perfect for all ages and preferences.
Pacific Rim - July 12
Big smashing robots controlled by humans, sent to defeat a growing monster menace from the depths of the ocean? This story has all the depth of a shallow pond, but there's nothing like watching huge blockbusters with jaw-dropping special effects that brings families together. While we doubt it'll teach us life lessons, there's something immensely important about having a good time together, and Pacific Rim promises just that.
R.I.P.D. - July 19
While this muddled mess looks to be yet another rehashing of the classic Men In Black formula, there's something weirdly delightful about this semi-gruesome tale of post-mortem law enforcement. Ryan Reynolds, along with Jeff Bridges, saddle up as an undead crime fighter as he attempts to find the man who put him in his grave. Big, explosive special effects and plenty of gross out humor make this one an easy pleaser for teens of all ages.
The Wolverine - July 26
Any nerd worth their salt is already very excited for this continuation of the X-Men story, which makes total sense as it looks amazing. Wolverine finds himself in modern day Japan with a chip on his shoulder -- taking a swipe at every injustice in sight. Make a day of it with your teen, re-watching the older X-Men films, then head to the theater for this sharper, darker and more focused entry in the series.
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters – August 7
The long awaited sequel in the Percy Jackson series is finally here! The son of a sea god, Percy Jackson and his fellow demigod friends must again defend their world from evil doers by embarking on a lengthy quest. While this literary adaptation is especially interesting if your teen has read the book series by Rick Riordan, there's still plenty of special effects and strong storytelling to enjoy even if they haven't.
The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones – August 23
When a young girl's mother is kidnapped by a demon, she'll do whatever necessary to save her mother's life, embarking on a dangerous mission and delving deep into her own past. A dark vision of the intersection between two worlds, our own and a much more harrowing one that exists just beneath the surface of our own, teens who are hungry for something beyond Twilight will find plenty to like about this haunting tale of vampires and much more.
One Direction: This Is Us – August 30
Your teen daughter may or may not be a fan of the band, but if she is, then she almost certainly already has plans to go see this documentary and all-access behind the scenes experience that explores the lives of her favorite five boy band members via candid interviews and hilarious antics.

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The number of new homes registered with the National House-Builders Council in the first three months of this year is 31,739, the highest level for this period since 2008.
The numbers are up 22% on the same period last year, which according to the NHBC is largely due to the Government's £2.2 billion Affordable Homes Programme. Its goal is to deliver 170,000 new homes by spring 2015.
The NHBC statistics also reveal a 61 per cent increase in new houses being registered in London in the first three months of 2013 compared to last year, thanks in part to the Battersea Power Station redevelopment. Over the next 15 years, more than 3,000 new homes will be built on this site.
NHBC Commercial Director Richard Tamayo said: "This rise in new homes being registered - particularly affordable homes - is very encouraging news for Britain's house-building industry which has been through a very difficult time in recent years. These figures may be an indication that much-needed confidence is returning to the industry, although they should be viewed in the context of overall new homes volumes remaining significantly below historic levels."


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The energy of molecular mechanics was composed by electrostatic interactions
and Van der Waals interactions.
Nanogels were prepared by creating electrostatic interactions
and heating-induced complexations between LDL and polysaccharides.
, charge neutralization and bridging are among the major interactions involved in dye adsorption and coagulation flocculation.
Lactoferrin and mAbX are basic proteins and therefore expected to interact strongly by electrostatic interactions
The principal difficulty in deriving rigorous models for swimming bacteria lies in the nonlinear nature of the underlying external physics, which involves nonlocal hydrodynamic interactions between flagella, short-range steric and electrostatic interactions
, and elastic deformations of the flagella, which not only bend and twist but also undergo conformational changes.
3]Na content, more positively charged CV molecules can enter into the hydrogels due to strong electrostatic interactions
The electrostatic interactions
among surface charges, ions, and water molecules were modeled using the Ewald summation algorithm .
There are several ways to overcome this obstacle and improve stability of microorganisms as, for example, coating the particles with ionic gelling with biopolymers through electrostatic interactions
(PATIL et al.
Salt screening by NaCl mitigates the electrostatic interactions
leading to the productive formation of dimers, resulting in a shallower linear oligomeric concentration dependence response.
The Zetasizer Nano's electrophoretic light scattering capabilities are allowing researchers to better understand the nature of the electrostatic interactions
between proteins and peptides.
Most of the results discussed in this work were obtained for colloidal dispersions stabilized by non-electrostatic means, although we shall briefly comment on the consequences of adding a simplified model of electrostatic interactions
to the stabilizing mechanism proposed here when discussing the final figure in this article.
Next, the nanoparticles were simultaneously attached to two anticancer drugs of doxorubicin (DOX) and methotrexate (MTX) through electrostatic interactions

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"[This] is a great self-help book for framing the research effort and guiding the reader through the research process. I can't name another book of this type on the market.
--Ted Gaiser, Boston College
Doing Qualitative Research Using Your Computer is a practical, hands-on guide to using commonly available everyday technology, including Microsoft software, to manage and streamline research projects.
Chris Hahn uses straight-forward, everyday language to walk readers through this process, drawing on a wide range of examples to demonstrate how easy it is to use such software. This guide is full of useful hints and tips on how to manage research more efficiently and effectively, including:
- Formatting transcripts for maximum coding efficiency in Microsoft Word
- Using features of Word to organize the analysis of data and to facilitate efficient qualitative coding
- Efficiently storing and analyzing qualitative data in Access or Excel to develop categories, themes, and important concepts
- Creating flexible analytic memos that help lead the researcher to final conclusions and enrich the written report
- Utilizing inexpensive and easy-to-obtain tools to collect data and manage research projects.
Doing Qualitative Research Using Your Computer is ideal for those students or researchers who don't want to invest in expensive specialised software packages and who are looking for a result that is more tailored to their individual needs. It will be an invaluable companion for anyone embarking on their own research project.


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The trees at Keele
We have over 150 species of tree on campus, not counting the 240 species and varieties of Flowering Cherry! Amongst them are many of our common native species as well as some more unusual ones. So, if you can't tell a Beech from a Birch or just want to know a bit more about them then read on!
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris
Origin: Scots Pine is one of only three native conifers, the others being Yew and Juniper. In its native state it is now confined to the Caledonian pinewoods of Scotland. However, it is wideley planted and grows well on the sandy heaths of England.
The bark is orangey and splits into small plates on older trees. Straight trunks are unusual and there is normally a "kink" in it, making it unsuitable for obtaining long lengths of timber.
It belongs to the group of Pinus species whose needles are in pairs (other pines have needles in threes or fives). The needles are bluish-green, 5-7 cm long and often twisted.
As with other two-needle pines, the cones are rather small and tough, green at first and turning brown the following year.
Uses: in the past it was used for ships masts, as a source of turpentine and for charcoal. Today it is used for pit props, furniture, building, fences, telegraph poles and paper pulp.
Location : There are a number of trees in planted belts but the easiest to see are in front of the Library - compartment 30c, square M8.


So uh, my favourite book is High Fidelity, and anyone who has read the book or seen the movie would probably have figured this out already. Anyway, as an homage, here (would be) my Top 5 Side One, Track Ones (if I listened to vinyl). As it is, it's just Top 5 Track Ones.
5. "Them Bones" - ALICE IN CHAINS (from the album Dirt)
The first song of an album is all about making a good first impression. Start off strong, make the listener want to keep listening. "Them Bones" opens with Layne Staley's harsh vocals, a chromatic guitar riff (played in 7/4 meter sig, except in the chorus, very ballsy). The song perfectly prepares the listener for what the whole album is gonna be: emotionally heavy, drug addled, hard rock and awesomeness.
4. "From Out of Nowhere" - FAITH NO MORE (from the album The Real Thing)
This was the first song that FNM released with Mike Patton on vocals, and it is a perfect sneak attack on the fans, just to let them know what they can expect from this dude. From the start, this song is all rise. Starts off high, the middle is high, it ends high, and then it eases right on in to "Epic", which is another fantastic song that again gives the listener a whole new taste of Patton's talents. Good God, I love Mike Patton.
3. "Burnout" - GREEN DAY (from the album Dookie)
Say what you want about Green Day, but for 1994 Bay Area punk, Dookie was a great album. Starting with Tré Cool's sharp hits on a snare and followed up by Billie Joe's pop-punk voice, revelling in his declaration that he doesn't care anymore, "Burnout" is a fine anthem for deadbeats everywhere, and sets the tone for the rest of the album - their highest selling record to date. A sweet revenge against all their fans who had been hitting back at them for 'selling out' by moving to a major label (after releasing 3 EPs and 1 studio album with their independent label, Lookout!). Of course, now they'd have to do a hell of a lot more to convince us that they haven't sold out.
2. "My Own Summer (Shove It) - DEFTONES (from the album Around the Fur)
8:37 minutes of unbelievable musical genius. Now, Lateralus was not my favourite Tool album (if you're asking, it was Ænima), but "The Grudge" was their best opening song. It's strong, it's powerful, it's got Maynard (first name basis) using every element that his voice has to offer, and it's got those perfectly patented Tool lyrics that you know are some of the most profound things you've ever heard, but you've got no fucking clue what they mean. This is the perfect, PERFECT introduction that this album could possibly have.


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Realms of Gold – Exploring Our Rare and Special Collections.
Have you ever spotted on the catalogue that some of our books are kept in the Rare Books Collection? Did you wonder why? Or imagine what else is in there?
Here at the library, staff treat all our books with tender loving care (of course!) and we know that you do too. We have some pretty amazing books out on the shelves for you to use, but we also have Special Collections which need that little bit more care and attention and so these are kept in a special climate controlled room. The Rare Books are among these.
Many of these books may be rare, delicate, first editions or unusual, but we also have some books in the Special Collections that are very new, such as a recently donated collection of the artwork of Damian Hirst; and a new acquisition of a Russian architecture book in a no-frills corrugated cardboard box complete with Soviet Mass Housing Top Trumps cards! Some have value or historical relevance to Portsmouth University and our beautiful city generally. We have a diverse range of subjects such as early railroad routes across America, political works, shipbuilding, Penguin Classics, and many art books.
This secreted away collection wants you to find them and share them. These books are available for you to look at. You only need to ask a member of staff and we will willingly fetch them for you. It’s amazing when a student or colleague has found a hidden treasure. Like when Rory a history student discovered a fantastically detailed illustrated Japanese art book, or when a colleague found where their family lived in an early edition of the Kelly’s Directory – evoking fond childhood memories.
These books are great resources for many areas of research and recently we helped PhD student Jane Savage with her interesting project about gold in books. I was asked by Greta, Faculty Librarian for Creative and Cultural Industries to find books that used gold either inside, or, on their front covers for Jane to look at and see if any could be used in her research. For me, this was a great opportunity to explore our Rare Books and I knew instantly of at least two books that had grabbed my attention on previous explorations of the Rare Books collection. I was thinking of Practical Coal Mining (1907) and Modern Power Generators (1908) – I know what some of you are thinking, but let me stop you there! These two books are beautiful. To me, the cover designs are quite like the work of Scottish artist Renee Mackintosh (the books were published in Glasgow too). The illustrator had been inspired by this subject to design stunning covers that made me want to read further into the book. Granted I didn’t get very far into them, but I can still appreciate that this subject is a passion of others!
Anyway my colleagues and I, really had the pick of books that were embossed with gold; finding ornate poetry books, fiction such as a lovely Sherwood Forest green (and gold) Robin Hood (1912) and the gorgeous Royal Natural History (1893) – found in our Glass Cupboard display on the ground floor. With Jane’s topic firing up my interest, I surmised that in the past, books were made to be displayed and treasured. The use of gold seemed to add gravitas and appeal to the subject. A book was seen as a luxury item and had connotations of education and money and the luxury of time to read a book. Things we may take for granted today. As students and life-long learners, we can still be inspired and awed by books.
If you see on the catalogue a resource that is in Rare Books, or indeed, the Glass Cupboard, or Reserve Stock, take a look. Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover.
I’m really happy to say that Practical Coal Mining made the final cut and went on proud display in the University’s Eldon Building (Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries) and now part of Jane’s beautiful project can be seen in the University Library Display Area on the first floor.
See Jane’s project review here https://pompeyillustration.blogspot.co.uk/2018/ – who knew that reindeers see their food in golden hues?
Have you ever used our Rare Book Collection? If so, what did you find? Could you recommend a ‘gold’ book?
By Becky Rule

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A Simple Sci-Fi Epic
There are movies that transcend the genre and leave influences that future films pick up and try to replicate. In our time, films such as Star Wars or the Marvel movies could be considered as such due to their influence on popular culture today. Back in 1982, Blade Runner was considered to be a misunderstood masterpiece as it did not fare well with critics at the time, but began to show influences towards other movies. Many years later, critics claim Blade Runner to be a classic and a fantastic science fiction movie that audiences will enjoy. Sadly, I feel differently after watching this film three times. While there are some interesting cinematography, themes, and settings involved, Blade Runner does not capture the essence of a “masterpiece” due to its pacing in plot, ambiguous motivations, and all around simplicity.
The story is set in the year 2019, where society has created these highly advanced beings known as replicants. Replicants are almost identical to humans except much stronger so society used them for slavery until they revolted. Due to the revolution, the replicants are now hunted by people known as “Blade Runners” who specialize in taking down replicants. Deckard (Harrison Ford) is one of the Blade Runners who becomes enveloped in a mission to track down some rogue replicants that have invaded the planet.
Harrison Ford does a good enough job in his role as the Blade Runner, providing the suave, smart, and arrogant hero he was known for through all of his roles at the time. He is shown to be a tired individual who sees this mission as a way out from all the war he has experienced. You get a sense of a worn out character, but it isn’t fully explored or given the depth it deserves to make him a full three dimensional character. Like many of the other characters in the film, he lacks layers that allow you to root for him other than the fact that he is the protagonist.
The visuals in the movie are amazing, and it is clear that this film had an influence on many other films following it. There is a neo-noir feel to the dystopian Los Angeles that feels alive and real. There are flying cars, holographic posters, and so much more high tech in the skies and air. When looking at the ground level, it seems rugged and dreary which gives the movie the perfect setting to capture the essence in. Many films after this definitely try to capture the same visuals and aesthetic this film possesses and it is stunning for the time this film came out.
The film was considered a cult classic and a masterpiece by the majority of individuals, however I still don’t understand why people thought this movie was so good. I did not enjoy the film on the first viewing, upon the second viewing I appreciated it a little more but still not amazing, and on the third viewing I was getting a little more bored. The movie is a marvel to look at, but it lacks a lot of depth and plot development that I feel I have seen done better in other movies.
The plot of this movie makes it seem like it will explore the concept of what it means to be human. With the replicants being almost identical to humans and society aiming to hunt these beings down, I was under the impression that the movie would throw some curveballs to show how humans and replicants are the same and the line is blurred with humanity. Sadly, the movie only scratches the surface of this concept with Deckard and never aims to explore it with any of the other supporting characters or villains. A movie like this had a lot of potential to explore these themes but sadly it does not.
Instead, we are following Deckard on his journey to track down and exterminate the replicants. That is basically what the movie is, a bounty hunter film. He tracks down the replicants and attempts to kill them, that’s it. With each kill he makes, you see how he reacts and how it affects him in the moment. But those emotions are never explored and left ambiguous to why he feels that way. The movie hints at something with his character and lends a bit of depth, but there isn’t expansion on through the story that would make the ending reveal leave more of an impact. All around, the plot is too simple for the way this film was pitched to me.
Maybe my expectations for this film were a bit too high, but the the fact this film was explained to be an exploration of humanity had me excited. Instead we are given great visuals and a good performance by Harrison Ford that carries the film. The movie lacks depth in the exploration of its characters and the line between what makes humans what we are which is a big missed opportunity. There is some exploration, but it is not given the depth it needs to be considered a “masterpiece” for me. I hope the new film capitalizes on these themes more than this film did and I can maybe see the brilliance that so many other critics saw.


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Pattern: Nuts About Squirrels by Debbie Radtke
Yarn: Cascade 220 and Mustachio
Needles: US 10.5 and 11 Addi Turbos
Notes: This guy was a lot fussier to knit than the hedgehog. It has more pieces and involves more stitching together as well as intarsia. But overall it's still very quick to knit and has some very clever shaping. The pink reminded me of Sherlock, the squirrel from The Magic Garden, which you would only know if, like me, you grew up in the New York Tri-State area in the 70s.


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|Title:||Impeller design for an axial-flow pump based on multi-objective optimization|
|Keywords:||Axial-flow pump impeller;Numerical experiment;Group method of data handling;Particle swarm optimization;Design optimization|
|Abstract:||This paper presents a design optimization process for an axial-flow pump impeller; in which geometrical parameters are optimized to increase the efficiency (η) and reduce the net positive suction head required (NPSHr). The design variables evaluated include the hub angle, chord angle, the cascade solidity of the chord, and blade thickness. To identify the relationships between geometrical parameters and efficiency as well as the net positive suction head required, a numerical simulation approach was applied in conjunction with a design of experiments (DOE) and group method of data handling (GMDH)-type neural networks with the meta-model. An integrated approach combining a multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) algorithm and mapping method was used to generate Pareto diagram and determine the best optimal solution. The optimized design improved efficiency by 4.24% and reduced the net positive suction head required by approximately 11.68% relative to the initial design. Therefore, this work is expected to improve the performance of prototype axial-flow pumps.|
|ISSN:||0975-1017 (Online); 0971-4588 (Print)|
|Appears in Collections:||IJEMS Vol.25(2) [April 2018]|
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The new hotel of the Resort Group (https://www.theresortgroupplc.com/) that is being built on the island of Sal, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) – the Llana Beach Hotel – will be ready in November, Cape Verdean newspaper Expresso das Ilhas reported.
The project, costing an estimated 80 million euros, covers an area of almost 75,000 square metres and will offer its guests 600 suites, seven swimming pools, night clubs, five restaurants, meeting rooms and water sports, amongst other facilities.
The Llana Beach is the third hotel built by the Resort Group in Integrated Tourist Development Zone of Algodoeiro on Sal Island and will join the Melia Tortuga Beach Resort and Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa.
The first project – Meliã Tortuga Beach Resort – cost 62 million euros and was opened in 2010 and the second cost 121 million euros and started operating in October 2015. (macauhub/CV)

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2011 Syrian local elections
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This article needs to be updated.(February 2012)
Local elections were held across Syria on 12 December 2011 to elect 17,629 councillors in 1,355 administrative units. Some 42,000 candidates contested the elections. The election took place on the second day of an opposition called general strike, with the Arab and Kurdish opposition boycotting the election. The Syrian government claimed the elections were a success and enjoyed a high turnout, however turnout in many parts of the country was seen as low.
The elections occur amidst the backdrop of the opening stages of the Syrian Civil War, which had initially started as protests and had evolved into increasingly violent confrontations. By December 2011 the Civil Uprising phase of the Civil War was mostly over, with the conflict taking an increasingly militaristic direction and significant fighting taking place across the country, particularly in the governorates of Idlib, Hama, Daraa, Deir ez-Zor, and Rif Dimashq. The crisis had begun in March 2011, and by the local elections in December 2011 an estimates 5,000 people had been killed.
In the face of increasing unrest the Syrian government framed the elections as part of a wider reform agenda, claiming that a new local administration law brought in during August 2011 had granted local administrations more powers and financial independence. Other changes cited by the government included the elections being overseen by judicial committees as opposed to the Interior Ministry, and a change from a prior closed-list electoral system that guaranteed 50% of all municipal seats for the Ba'athist led National Progressive Front to a system without lists where citizens could vote for any candidate. More than 14.5 million Syrians were eligible to vote, including thousands of Kurds who had been granted citizenship by a Presidential decree in April 2011.
- "Syria holds local elections as deadly clashes reportedly continue". Los Angeles Times.
- "Syrian opposition calls for poll boycott". Al Jazeera.
- "Syria unrest: Local elections held despite fighting". BBC News.
- "Syria holds elections amid crackdown – Monday 12 December 2011". The Guardian.
- "Syrians hold strikes amid battles in south". Al Jazeera.
- "Syrians vote as violence rages through country". The Telegraph.


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By Kaylyn Christopher
Times West Virginian
Students throughout Marion County may be on summer break, but there are still plenty of opportunities for them to be engaged in social and educational activities.
The Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission is offering a summer day camp that is set to last through July 19.
Mel Coleman, the day camp director, said some of the activities scheduled include touring a HealthNet helicopter, participating in a fire safety day, going fishing, watching a Wild Things baseball game in Washington, Pa., roller skating, visiting Valley Worlds of Fun and more.


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Paraguay Lower Chaco
$61,828 needed of $120,000
Church World Service (CWS)
The Gran Chaco region is an immense and little-heard-of region in the heart of South America. It is the biggest forest reserve on the continent after the Amazon and one of the largest dry forests in the world. A major ecosystem, it is also a region with great cultural diversity, home to 25 different indigenous ethnic groups including communities of Guarani, Wichi, Qom and Enxet Sur, who for centuries lived as semi-nomadic hunter gatherers before losing most of their land.
The purpose of this three‐year program is to partner with 588 families (approximately 2,200 people) in six indigenous communities (16 villages) of the Paraguayan Chaco region of South America to create durable improvements in the areas of access to water, food security, community development and organization. The program provides culturally‐sensitive technical assistance in family and community farming and livestock, community capacity‐building and support indigenous‐led advocacy.
Paraguay Lower Chaco Program Update
Celebrating Water Availability
Niño says there’s a new 2,600-gallon storage tank in his community to hold rainwater collected from rooftops. He celebrates the fact that no one has to walk long distances for water anymore.
“We’re doing great,” he says. “The women now have water for cooking and household needs. We used to have to spend the day walking so far to get water, and lugging it back. Now we have water to drink and we can use it for our vegetable gardens, and even for our animals. Our children can easily wash their hands now, so fewer of them are getting sick from waterborne diseases.”
In 2021, a severe drought affected agricultural production all over the country, especially small producers like Niño who grow vegetable and fruit crops such as yuca (or cassava, a starchy tuber), watermelons, melons, and pumpkins. The drought rang in the new year in 2022, but the rains finally arrived in June and families were able to plant their kitchen gardens. The new tank means they can keep the plants in both household and community gardens watered. During prolonged droughts these tanks can be refilled by water trucks paid for by the State when emergencies are declared.
Pastoral Social continues to collect relevant information on soil structure and geography in the different communities. This will be used to develop plans for water infrastructure to meet the needs of other communities during prolonged periods of drought. The local team plans to extend training to 240 more families in the second half of this year, so that everyone will understand the process of rainwater capture, use this resource equitably and keep it clean.
Men generally make decisions around water infrastructure and usage, but it is the women who most suffer the consequences of water scarcity and poor sanitation. Thus, Pastoral Social is planning a series of workshops related to gender, water, and hygiene, working closely with an initial community to design the training.
Paraguay Lower Chaco Program
Led by Church World Service and Local Partner Pastoral Social Diocesana de Benjamín Aceval

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Mike is saving money for his first car. He already saved $300 from cutting grass last summer. He has an after school job and saves $250 from his paychecks every month. This relationship is represented by the equation y = 250x + 300, where x is the number of months and y is the cost of the car.
1. Identify the slope (m) in this relationship.
2. Explain what the slope (m) means in this situation.
3. Identify the y-intercept (b) in this relationship.
4. Explain what the y-intercept (b) means in this situation.
5. Use the equation to determine the number of months Mike will nee
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meaning: the initial amount of money he had starting out was $300.
5. is cut off.
5. Use the equation to determine the number of months Mike will need to save for a car that costs $4000.
6. Use the equation to determine the maximum amount of money Mike can afford to spend on a car if he saves for 12 months.
7. Explain how the amount of time Mike will take to save for his $4000 car will change if he increased the amount of money he saved each month.
8. Explain how the amount of time Mike will take to save for his $4000 car will change if he decreased the amount of money he saved each month.
5. 4000 = 250x+300. Solve for x. Your answer will be in months.
6. y = 250(12) +300
7. Lol he would be able to afford the car faster!
8. It would take longer to save up for the car. (too bad 7 and 8 aren't more specific).
Thanks For Helping me I was Sooo Confused. (;
Do you have a good resource as far as your textbook goes?
Okay lemme see what I can do about that.
when I took algebra 7 years ago, my book was a total piece of pellet.
Paul's notes have always helped me for calculus and maybe the algebra ones will help for you:
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So for this problem, your output (y) is in dollars and your input (x) is in months. So if they say if the amount is however many dollars, you know that you have to plug that in to y. If ask something about months, then you plug that into x.
When i solve for x on this problem 4000 = 250x+300. do i do 250+300 ?


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I have found both freedom and safety in my madness; the freedom of loneliness and the safety from being understood, for those who understand us enslave something in us.
Quote by Kahlil Gibran
In battling evil, excess is good; for he who is moderate in announcing the truth...
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.
Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair but manifestations of strength and...
Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper.
Would that I were a dry well, and that the people tossed stones into me,...
Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long...
That deed which in our guilt we today call weakness, will appear tomorrow as an...
It is wrong to think that love comes from long companionship and persevering courtship. Love...
The reality of the other person lies not in what he reveals to you, but...
Coming generations will learn equality from poverty, and love from woes.
Oh, heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body,...
The obvious is that which is never seen until someone expresses it simply.
Life without liberty is like a body without spirit.
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.
Nor shall derision prove powerful against those who listen to humanity or those who follow...
Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors. But today we kneel only...
Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.
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Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity.
Ur pride and self-importance are European, while our development and actions are Asiatic.


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Pug/dog face cake. Face is all fondant. Butter cream cake. White & chocolate cake with oreo frosting filling. This is a 9" cake & the face was made on a 8" cake board. Not shown is the dog collar at base of cake
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With the holidays around the corner, we decided to do a mini series about a few of the tech stocks that we follow all year long. We are the first ones to judge and criticize how these companies are run but as they say, it’s always much easier to criticize it then actually run a company. So we decided to go ahead and write a series about what we would do with these companies.
Management in the past few years
Taking over Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) would be a very big challenge. No CEO is seen as more instrumental to his company’s success than Steve Jobs is to Apple. Since his return to the company, Steve Jobs has led countless product launches that have helped Apple take over what seemed unthinkable just 5 years ago, the top technology company in the world in terms of market cap. Apple is dominant in all kinds of products from the iPod to the iPad but its future now seems tied to the iPhone as Apple battles both Research in Motion (RIMM) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG). As mobile devices gain importance, being the dominant player has allowed Apple to be a major force to be reckoned with.
Make Apple products the leading edge in terms of design, technology and overall experience.
Initiatives/Priorities I would get started on
- Offer the iphone & ipad on other carriers: As good as Steve Jobs has been about delivering a solid product, this is a MAJOR flaw that needs to be fixed quickly. I would be curious to know what kind of market share Android would have had the iphone been available on other carriers from the start. Google might need to give up some of its control but right now, having it only on AT&T (NYSE:T), a carrier that is very unpopular, seems like a big mistake. From my first day in, getting it on Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and at least one or two others would be my top priority. This would give me access to more users and also hurt Android powered handsets.
- Buy Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX): Some rumors were discussed a few weeks ago and I even wrote about it. Buying Netflix is certainly a bit of a gamble because of its high valuation but it makes sense in so many ways for Apple. First off, one of the battles that Apple has been waging for its ipod/ipad/iphone line in itunes has been buying content. Netflix has an incredible number of deals for content which could instantly help Apple. Another priority for Apple has been gaining access to the living room through Apple TV. What better way to do that than get access to the #1 movie/tv streaming and rental service? It makes sense in many ways.
- Live satellite radio & tv: Sirius (NASDAQ:SIRI) might not be for everyone but I’m convinced that adding it to the iphone would be a major improvement for many users. Apple could get a cut of the profits and revenues generated by Apple users and Sirius would instantly get access to millions of new users. A win win for everyone involved in my opinion. I’m shocked this has not happened already. To be fair, users can get Sirius radio through an App but I think a deeper alliance between the two companies (such as pre-installing Sirius on all devices with a trial period) would make a lot more sense.
- Create a messaging system: This could be used by all Apple device users, would be a “chat system” that could also support sending files such as photos & videos but also include video chat and other features.
- Payment systems: Apple is big enough to become a “standard”. Many countries now have a lot of transactions go through their phones and Apple should lead such an initiative in the US.
- Flash Support: I understand that the reason why flash is not supported is because it's a challenge to not crash devices and keep the user experience solid. But making enemies is not a good idea, take your ego out of the way. Also, apart from the carriers issue, lack of Flash support is the big reason why users are not buying an Iphone. There’s no sense in doing it. Instead, work with Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) to make it more stable and let users know when Flash creates issues/crashes on their device.
Disclosure: Long Apple