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Work has now ceased on the cartesian robot designs. The robot appears to be no better or an improvement on any designs that haven't already been completed. Work has now started on the Delta Robot project. Here is a view of the complete assembly before it was dismantled.
Z axis is not performing too well as there is currently no vertical guide rails. Due to the awfull straightness of the M8 threaded bar the tooling head carriage moves around everywhere! The timing belts and pulleys are also very expensive. The, belt is around £9 and the pulleys are about £8.50 each. So £34.50 for this mechanism, this is just a plain rip off from RS. With that in mind over the weekend I did a little more CAD work and came up with the following design.
The design is not finished, but it does remove the troublesome z axis lead screws and the expensive belt and pulleys. Fortunately I will be able to reuse some of the components I have already repraped so the previous design won't be completely wasted.
The Z axis belt drive is now finished complete with adjustable tensioner made from two 608 bearings. It works very well and much better than the Makerbot pulley system which constantly fails (I already have upgraded this with another design on the Makerbot). Not much to do now before I can have all the axes running. I might quickly design a pen holder so at least I have a 2D plotter!
I have completed rapid prototyping the X carriage parts and assembled them together. The mechanism is very smooth running so I will be retrofitting bearings to the Y axis as soon as possible. The more I design this machine, the more I realise what a good design the Reprap machine is. Often I seem to be going full circle and finally coming to the same design conclusions as the Reprap team did. The next job is to complete a belt tensioner for the Z axis toothed belt, complete the X axis lead screw and design a clamp mechanism for the Dremel tool head.
I have been trying to make progress to finish the rapid prototype machine design. My initial thoughts were to use plain bushes for the linear bearings and I made some using my lathe. The friction was still too high so I have now completed a design using roller bearings for the X axis. If its OK I will probably have to retrofit some to the Y axis. The design required some intricate design to fit all the necessary components into a small space whilst still giving room for the lead screw. The real benefit of designing on CAD is that you can squeeze the design space right down. Other progress includes debugging the code for the Arduino Mega to control the machine. I found some problems with the software when it is working in metric units. Some variables go out of range. I informed the software author and these will be corrected in the next issue. At least soon I will have a complete machine ready for improvements. In order to get the machine doing something useful I purchased a Dremel so this should make the machine capable of some light milling work quite soon. Perhaps a few name plates for the Helium Frog workshop!
I completed the single motor Z axis with a upper belt drive. Rather than using conventional roller bearings I tried to use Rod eye bearings (also called Rose Joints). The reason is that they are more forgiving of mis alignment and also remove the need for an accurate bearing housing, something which is difficult to achieve in a rapid prototyped part. The rotational resistance of the seals and bearing (one at the top and bottom of each vertical shaft) proved too much for the stepper motors and the mechanism would not turn when asked. I have begun a new design with roller bearings. The design is complete so I will rapid prototype the parts hopefully for another trial this weekend.
I have completed the construction of the electronics and uploaded the firmware. I now have the machine moving all axes to CNC G codes script. I had some problems with the motors stalling / missing steps, but I dropped the supply voltage of the motors from 12V to 5V and this seemed to improve things. Whilst running the machine it was noticed that the Z axis mechanism which used two motors seemed a little more trouble than it was worth, particularly when adjusting the start point by hand. I'll convert this to a single motor mechanism driven by a belt to the two vertical lead screws. Now I have a spare stepper motor I may have a look at using it for a stepper motor driven extruder.
After searching the net for some Arduino Mega firmware to control my machine, I read about a similar project called the Hydra MMM ProjectThe firmware loaded immediately to the Arduino and the PC software ran my G code files with the stepper motors moving in what seemed to be a logical manner. It stumbled a little on some G codes that are not yet implemented, but the Author Clayton Webster is making continual improvements. I hope in a small way to be able to contribute to debugging the code when I have my machine running. His code style seems similar to my way of thinking which is also a bonus. This find has saved me a lot of time developing my own firmware so thanks go to him.
I have nearly completed all the rapid prototype parts for the XYZ axes so will soon have the main machine built and working. I then need to concentrate on the electronics.
Work continues on the development of my own machine. I am printing the parts on a MakerBot, so I am spending a lot of time trying to get a reasonable quality print. I have got the Y axis built and working on a Arduino Mega microcontroller. The movement is very good with very little backlash. The only concern is the speed of travel which because of the use of lead screws is very slow. I may have to rethink this machine and use it as a milling machine, or convert it later to belt drive, still its an interesting project to get my teeth into. Even if the machine is slow, if it is well built it should give good reliability if left for a long time unattended during long part builds.
My Makerbot rapid prototype machine is up and running and I have built a heated bed for it to reduce warping of the parts. Its working quite well now. I have also begun to design my own machine and completed a test assembly to try out the Y axis to see if the mechanism wil be accurate enough.
I wasn't using my two screen computer setup much, so I built a second PC from a few parts I had lying around. I installed Ubuntu Linux on this one and was very impressed with how easy it was to setup. I only had a few issues with the graphics driver but not too much problem to sort it out. I now use it for browsing on the net. I would love to do a version of helium frog for Linux and this may be possible.
I ordered a Cupcake CNC rapid prototype machine from Makerbot in the USA. I hope to be able to make my own 3D parts from ABS plastic in the near future. I've been following the RepRap and Makerbot projects for a few months now and decided to make a purchase. I hope I can spend a few happy hours over Christmas putting it together.


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- gifting schemes, eg, long-service awards, incentive vouchers, gifts
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If you thought your Tesla looked good when it first left the showroom, just wait until you see it after a good coat of wax.
Once you learn how to wax a new car safely and using the best techniques you’ll have even more amazing results.
You’ll find it difficult to walk away from your car without glancing back to admire it. And you’ll have a deep sense of satisfaction that you did this. And the surprising thing is : its actually very easy.
But did you know you can scratch your paint if you don’t learn the safe way to wax?
The most important things to remember when waxing a new car are
- Wash and dry your car first.
- Read the instructions of whatever wax you bought
- Apply wax in the shade.
How to wax a new Tesla and get incredible results.
- Carnuaba Wax will give a deep rich shine. Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax is a quality Carnuaba Wax thats quick and easy to apply.
- You’ll find they talk about how important the preparation phase is as I mentioned above. So at least wash and dry your car first using one of the safe washing methods.
- You’ll get even better results if you use an iron remover spray like Carpro Iron-X once or twice a year.
- It might be worth using a clay bar on parts of your car. This will leave a perfectly clean surface.
- If you have swirls and scratches consider using a pre-wax glaze like Meguiars Ultimate Polish.
- Don’t apply too much wax. It wont make the shine any better and can be difficult to buff off.
- Don’t apply wax to plastic or rubber trim unless the the instructions say its safe to do so.
- Apply wax in the shade and when the paint is cool to the touch.
- For liquid and paste waxes, apply using a foam applicator or a microfibre cloth or sponge.
- Allow to dry for the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer.
- Buff off with a plush microfibre towel.
- Use tire shine to make your tires look waxed too.
Prepare your Tesla for waxing.
You need to get your car as clean as possible before you wax it. Any dirt or grit on there will get ground into your paint and result in scratching and marring.
I usually use the two bucket method or a version of it. It’s easy to add more scratches to your paint by washing it the wrong way. Read my page on HOW TO WASH A BRAND NEW TESLA to learn about some of the best scratch free ways of washing a car.
Should I Dry my Car Before I Wax it?
Yes, you should carefully dry your car before you apply wax. Especially liquid or paste waxes.
Some spray waxes can be applied to wet cars.
Use a super soft car drying towel and not an old bathroom towel. Drying your car the wrong way is a fast way to scratch it. But letting it dry naturally causes water spots.
Dry your car with a large drying towel and don’t use any detail spray or drying aid as they also contain ingredients that might prevent the wax from bonding properly.
Do I need to remove old wax before applying new wax?
You probably don’t need to remove old wax from a new car because it’s unlikely to have very much wax on it.
The reason some people like to try to remove old wax is so the new wax bonds better and lasts longer.
To be honest I don’t think it’s that important for most of us. If there is any wax on there it wont cause any problems and your new wax will simply add another layer of protection.
But if you do want to make an attempt to remove old wax you can use a more powerful shampoo designed to clean a little deeper.
If you are adding a ceramic or graphene coating to your Tesla you should definitely remove the old wax first. These coatings are difficult to apply and are designed to last years so getting the best bond possible will give better results.
Best Shampoo to use on a new car before waxing.
Adams Stripwash is a shampoo that will help remove old wax or sealant and also any grease that might have bonded to your paint. Its often used on high-end cars by professional detailers before they polish or apply wax or a ceramic coating. Most car shampoos are Ph Neutral so that they can protect any wax on your car. Adams Strip wash is not pH neutral.
I use a product like this if I plan on polishing my car first and then apply wax. But if I’m just adding a top-up coat of wax to a new car Ill use regular car shampoo. So don’t spend money on products you don’t need or will rarely use.
Strip wash came in very useful for me once when I applied some wax on a black car and it looked very streaky and uneven. The weather was too cold and the wax didn’t evaporate properly so it didn’t look good to me. So I washed it off with Stripwash.
But if you don’t have Adams strip wash you can use car shampoo, it’s not going to cause any big problems. Just get your car as clean as possible without scratching it.
Probably the shampoo I use most often is Meguiars Gold Class. Its ph Neutral which protects paint and plastic. It gets your car clean and that’s the goal.
Should I use a clay bar before waxing?
Does your paint feel rough to the touch after you wash it? I find it usually happens low down on the car behind the wheels.
This roughness is called contamination by professional detailers. And it can cause problems when waxing.
These little pieces of contamination can break off and scratch your paint as you wax it. This is especially likely if you use a polishing machine or buffer machine to apply wax.
But it can also cause scratches when buffing with a microfibre towel or sponge.
So for that reason it can be a good idea to use a clay bar before you apply a wax. Your paint will feel perfectly smooth and clean again.
A word of warning though. You can really scratch your car if you dont learn the right way to use a clay bar. But if you use the correct products and techniques it’s actually very quick and easy. Read my post on clay bars to learn more.
Should I polish my Tesla before I wax it?
You probably don’t need to polish a car that’s less than a year old. The paint still looks pretty good with not that many swirl marks and scratches.
But if you can see what looks like cobwebs and the shine looks faded when the sun reflects on your paint it might be worth considering giving it a once over with a polishing machine.
These swirls and scratches are usually caused by improper washing and drying. Read my post on what causes new cars to lose their shine so quickly.
Those of us that are obsessed with our shine would use a high powered LED light to search for swirl marks and polish them out.
You can use a polish like Meguiars Ultimate Polish by hand before you apply wax to boost shine. This also adds a protective glaze to the paint that fills in very minor scratches and can make your car look even more amazing.
Should I use an Iron Remover spray before I wax a new car?
I use an iron remover like Carpro IronX once or twice a year and before I apply a new coat of wax. Iron particles are generated by brakes and other machinery and float in the air around heavy traffic. They can stick to your paint like glue. They can also rust and cause damage to your clear coat.
The good news is that iron deposits are easy to remove with something like CarPro Iron-X. I usually apply Iron-X after I wash my car and before I use the clay bar.
A clay bar can remove iron deposits too but as mentioned above, a clay bar can cause scratches.
So I recommend you use an iron remover a few times a year and it’s especially useful to get these particles off before you wax your car.
Should I use a Tar Remover before I wax my Tesla.
Tar can usually be removed with a clay car. But if you have extremely bad tar (which is especially noticeable on a white car) it’s a good idea to use a tar remover.
There are a number of great tar removers on the market but CarPro Tar-x is the only one I have used. Its awesome. But try not to let it dry on your paint.
What you need to wax a car
Like everything to do with detailing, microfibre towels are important. You should always have a good supply on hand.
For buffing I always use a more plush set of towels. But if the towel starts to get clogged with dried wax and grab another clean one. I might go through 4 or 5 smaller towels just for buffing.
Some waxes are applied using an applicator sponge. In particular paste waxes. I have used Meguiars soft applicator pads for years and have always been very happy with them. They are also good for products that contain polish or glaze as you need to rub them in a little.
You can also use a larger microfibre sponge. These are easier to hold and are perfect for spray waxes or liquid waxes.
Do you need to use a buffer machine to wax a car?
I don’t use a buffer to wax my car. I find that almost all waxes are easy to apply and buff off by hand.
A buffer can shoot wax in all directions. They can also generate too much dust.
The buffer can also get wax on your plastic and many waxes stain plastic.
I use a DA polisher for compounding and polishing only. Pro detailers tend to use buffing machines for wax because they say it’s faster and they have a business to run so it makes sense.
How to apply a spray wax.
- I use spray waxes a lot. They save me so much time. I apply a spray wax almost every time I wash my car.
- A spray and rinse wax is the easiest to apply. Simply spray it on to your wet car after you wash it and rinse off. Then dry as normal.
- Other spray waxes can be sprayed on to the wet car but then you wipe off and buff with another towel.
- Some spray waxes can be applied to a dry car for best results.
How many coats of wax should be applied to a new car?
Applying more than one coat of wax can make a big difference to the gloss level you achieve.
This is especially true for hard waxes or paste waxes. And also for liquid waxes.
If you have spent a lot of time washing and claying your car and you don’t plan on doing again for months you might as well take the time to apply two or more coats of wax to get as much out of it as you can. Its definitely worth it.
But for spray waxes, I don’t think it’s worth applying more than one coat.
As a spray wax is so easy to apply I like to use one after every wash and each time it can add another layer of shine and protection.
Can car wax stain plastic trim?
Yes, some waxes stain plastic and rubber trim but not all of them.
I think all spray waxes are safe on plastic but almost all paste waxes need to be kept away from plastic.
Liquid waxes can go either way. If the wax contains carnauba its usually stains plastic. But some ceramic waxes I have tried can be applied to plastic too which saves you time.
If your wax is safe to use on plastic it takes less time to wax our car as you don’t have to be so careful.
Some people like to tape off plastic trim to protect it.
By the way, it’s possible to remove most wax and polish stains on plastic using a pencil eraser.
Waxing a new car is probably the most rewarding thing you can do. It will give you that gloss and shine that you are dreaming of. Its how your new Tesla was meant to look.
Once you learn the right techniques you can get amazing results. But do it the wrong way and you will actually make your car look worse.
But when you’ve done a great job, you’ll find that you drive more slowly so that everyone can see you.

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The determination of the sedimentation rates of carbonate-free, virtually organic-free marine sediments is notoriously difficult. Such sediments cover more than 30% of the surface of the Earth. Consequently, fluxes into these sediments may amount to significant proportions in global budgets, even if annual deposition seems very small, with sedimentation rates often on the order of micrometers per year.
The dating potential of the naturally occurring radioisotopes 230Th and 231Pa, which are produced in sea water in a well known ratio, has been recognized early. However, measurements revealed that the ratio found at the sediment surface usually deviates from the expected production ratio. Various effects have been found to affect the initial 231Pa/230Th ratio in marine sediments, in particular the effect of boundary scavenging, changes in ocean ventilation, and particle composition (231Pa being preferentially adsorbed onto biogenic opal). Consequently, the application of excess 231Pa/230Th ratios for dating marine bulk sediments has been virtually discontinued, and the ratio of the isotopes is instead widely used to study past ocean circulation and particle fluxes in areas where independent age information is available, e.g. from carbonates.
Here, we re-evaluate the use of 231Pa/230Th ratios for the determination of sedimentation rates in pelagic sediments without independent age information, taking all known effects overprinting the production ratio into account. We conclude that 231Pa/230Th ratios can be an excellent tool to estimate sedimentation rates, even in the absence of any independent dating tool, and to determine bioturbation depths. We also re-assess the effect of regional variations in sedimentation rates on Pacific surface sediment 231Pa/230Th ratios.
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The videos are identified as being from “FTR Intelligence” and “CRP International” and were posted on Facebook by user named Rylee Paul, whose profile is listed as a “media/news company” and whose feed consists entirely of similar videos about Russia and the Ukraine war. The narrator in the videos is neither seen nor identified. The voice sounds either filtered or AI-generated, and it features numerous grammatical and pronunciation errors. Like many of the videos Paul shares—including ones titled “Unexpected Order from the New Wagner Leader! Countless Soldiers Captured by the Russian Army Rescued” and “Putin in shock- Trapped in the middle of hell Russians have begun to surrender en masse!”—these posts seem designed to mimic the style of more legitimate mainstream broadcasts.
In one video, the narrator claims that “a large number of anti-Lukashenko groups have ensured unity in the opposition.” Another video claims that “a strong opposition coalition has begun moves to remove Lukashenko from power.”
While independent journalism and political opposition within Belarus has been routinely suppressed since the Lukashenko government’s crackdown on post-election protests in 2020 and 2021, there is no clear evidence that any form of coup or significant opposition-led activity is taking place in the country. “There’s no national nationwide movement against Lukashenko right now, people are keeping their heads down,” Luke Coffey, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, tells The Dispatch. “The Belarusian security services have really put a lock on opposition and civil society protesting.”
Because of the mass imprisonment and expulsion of political opposition in Belarus after the country’s 2020 elections, the prospect of a plausible challenge to Lukashenko’s power from within the country is remote. “In terms of opposition movements or civil society rising up, most of them are either in jail or out of the country,” Coffey notes. “So I also see that as being highly unlikely.”
The videos from Paul also advance a number of other narratives, including a Belarusian general of British nationality rebelling against the alliance between Putin and Lukashenko, as well as Belarus asking for—and being denied—entrance into NATO.
Though Belarus has participated in NATO’s Partnership for Peace program since 1995, the organization severed all practical coordination with the country in 2021 and has condemned it for helping enable Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There is no evidence that the country has since attempted to join or realign itself with NATO, and its alliance with Russia appears steady. Similarly, The Dispatch could not find any information supporting the existence of the Belarusian general—named “Kuznetsov”—mentioned in the video.
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Campbell Con 2015 took place November 7, 2015 and was a huge success. Campbell Con will return October 29, 2016 and will bring more pop culture fun.
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The walking tour passes Shakespeare's Birthplace, New Place, Hall's Croft, Harvard House, the Royal Shakespeare Theatres, River Avon, 15th century timber-framed buildings, Guild Chapel (free entry), Shakespeare's School and Holy Trinity Church (small fee to see Shakespeare's grave).
Hear fascinating stories of fire, flood, plague, old-fashioned sayings, medieval cures and history, wrapped up in a little Shakespeare.
No need to book (unless a group of 10+), meet on Waterside by the swan fountain, opposite the fish & chip shop on the corner of Sheep Street and pay the guide on arrival.
Every FRIDAY at 11am. Arrive a little before the start time and look out for the guide wearing something yellow.
For other times, days and prices see website - www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk
The walking tour is wheelchair friendly. Dogs are welcome. Ticket includes great discounts at selected shops, restaurants, pubs and attractions. For example, Butterfly Farm, MAD museum, 2FOR1 entry to Shakespeare's School and 20% off entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace or the Full Story
Private walks for couples/families/groups/schools by prior arrangement - call us to discuss group rates.
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Just one hit at the box office and the flop beauties have hiked their remuneration for their next films. Though the actresses are happening stars in Tollywood they lack a serious hit at the box office. The senior and budding actress acted in a comedy-drama which ended up as a blockbuster which is not even expected by the movie unit.
The film is successfully running in theaters and these beauties have raised their remuneration with just one good hit. Going into the details the senior actress who acted with almost every hero in Tollywood is facing debacles from a long time. So the actress has reduced the remuneration to 50 Lakhs but now after the success has doubled it that’s not all she also replaced a Bollywood female lead in Gopichand upcoming movie.
While the budding Punjabi beauty also increased her remuneration by 20 Lakhs, The actress is currently signed a couple of movies in Tollywood. The producers are paying the offered hike as they are oozing oomph on screen with their glamour. However, let’s see how far these stars can maintain the success track


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Typography Style - Invitation
Item Number WR39764
Genuine letterpress printing gets a modern look when you choose the ink color and the lettering style for this typography look wedding invitation.
- Dimensions: 5 1/8" x 7 1/4"
- Type of Printing: Letterpress
- Price Includes: Printed invitation with blank envelopes (inner and outer in white)
- Production Time: 5 Working days
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- Verse: Custom
- Paper: Fluorescent White 100% Cotton 110 lb.

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Holly Jolly Week returns to Good Morning Quad Cities Monday, December 18 through Friday, December 22.
During that week we want to showcase some of your holiday cheer. Here's what we're looking for:
1.) Christmas Lights - Send photos of your house, condo, duplex, apartment, etc. decked out in Christmas lights!
Deadline for entry is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Your house may be featured on Good Morning Quad Cities during Holly Jolly Week the week of December 18th.
2.) Ugly Christmas Sweaters - Send photos of you wearing your best Ugly Christmas Sweater, store bought and jazzed up or purely homemade, it doesn't matter - get creative and have fun! Deadline for entry is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Three winners will be selected and contacted to send us a video of themselves in their Ugly Christmas Sweater. The video of the winners will air during Good Morning Quad Cities on Friday, December 22nd.


- Fifth Harmony makes a statement with their first performance as a foursome - TMZ
- Did Jennifer Garner give Ben Affleck an ultimatum? - Gossip Cop
- Tyler Posey steps out after a leaked video of him surfaces online - Just Jared Jr
- Is there trouble in paradise for Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson? - Radar
- Bella Hadid thinks Selena Gomez is using The Weeknd - Lainey Gossip
- Paul McCartney sues Sony for rights to Beatles songs - The Hollywood Reporter
Miley Cyrus: Backstage at Power 96.1's Jingle Ball 2013!
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Marlian Music newly signed artiste, Tori Keeche has finally released her highly anticipated single titled “Yoga“.
Apparently, on the new song “Yoga“; Tori Keeche collaborates with label boss, Naira Marley. Tori Keeche begins her career with a impressive number.
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Billionaire Warren Buffet overtakes the U.S. chemical company Lubrizol (LZ) for nine billion dollars - including the debt of 700 million dollars. The shareholders approved the offer.
The majority of the shareholders of the U.S. chemical company Lubrizol voted on Thursday to adopt a nine billion dollars takeover offer from the major fund of billionaire Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway. At the shareholder meeting, 95 percent of the issued shares of the company accepting the offer for an amount of 135 dollars per share, said the chemical company.
With the company, Berkshire Hathaway also acquired debt in an amount of 700 million dollars, totaling the deal to 9.7 billion. Lubrizol makes chemicals for the pharmaceutical industry and fuel additives for gasoline and diesel as well as other chemical products. In the first quarter of the year, the company reported a net profit of 169.5 million dollars.
Should the regulatory authority approve the takeover, the transaction could be completed until the end of the third quarter.
Lubrizol was a specialized chemical company offside the attention of many value investors. As I heard from the deal, it was too late. I found a few interesting stocks from the same industry. Here are the results:
Specialized Chemical Companies...
The German based BASF Chemical Company (OTCQX:BASFY) is one of the biggest stocks within the major chemical industry and pays one of the highest dividends - 3.4 percent. Nevertheless, BASF is a cyclical company. Other stocks like IFF and BCPC are less volatile due to its business focus on the consumer industry (Foods and Fragrances). Stocks like E.I. Du Pont De Nemours (DD) becoming more interesting due to its business diversification strategy (Geographic and Products). In January 2011, they bought the Danish Danisco, a world leader in food ingredients, enzymes and bio-based solutions.
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LZ, BASFY, EMN, NEU, ALB, BCPC, WLK, IFF, DD
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Islèm*, in North Africa, was brought up in a Muslim family. As far as her father knows, she is still a Muslim. But this 22-year-old student is courageously following Jesus in secret – and she found out about Him online.
When Islèm was 15, she discovered a Christian Facebook group, who connected her to a pastor. He then arranged for a Bible to be brought to her. Soon after, she attended a Bible study group run by Open Doors partners.
Islèm speaks passionately about her relationship with Jesus now: “Jesus is like oxygen, because without oxygen you cannot breathe. If Jesus were not in my life, I wouldn’t be here today, I would not be alive.”
This form of social media discipleship and outreach is increasingly becoming the way Open Doors partners are reaching seekers and new believers. During the coronavirus crisis, with face-to-face outreach impossible, online projects are more crucial than ever.
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THE CELLULOLYTIC MICROORGANISMS AND THE FUNGI IN MOUNTAIN PASTURES DOMINATED BY AGROSTIS TENUIS L PUBLISHED1Aurica Breica BOROZAN, 1*Despina-Maria BORDEAN,1I. SĂNDOIU, 1*C. BOSTAN, 1M. HORABLAGA,1,2 Luminița COJOCARIU None
Our research was focused on the activity of cellulolytic microorganisms, but we also highlighted the main species involved in this process, such as the fungi in the soils of spontaneous mountain pastures in 14 locations from Caras-Severin County. The main locations are: Zlatita (C1), Oravita (C2), Anina (C3), Valiug (C4), Bigar (C5), Cuptoare (C6), Garana (C7), Semenic Piatra Goznei (C8), Semenic Station (C9), Barbosu (C10), Eftimie Murgu (C11), Valea Pai (C12), Carasova (C13) and Carasova livada (C14). The dominant species of gramineous plants in these grasslands was A. tenuis L. The experiments took place in laboratory conditions. The isolation of the species and genera of bacteria and fungi was performed on specific growth media for each microbial group, respectively. According to the results obtained, the activity of cellulolytic microorganisms in the tested soils (the range of microbial species involved and the genera of fungi) is generally limited.
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Mirvac is to acquire 490 completed build-to-rent apartments on the fringes of Melbourne’s central business district for A$334m (€207m).
It is the first Australian listed real estate group to commit to the nascent sector, having already begun to build rental apartments in Sydney.
Foreign investors Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and US multifamily developers Sentinel and Greystar, in a joint venture with Macquarie Capital, have also entered the market.
Mirvac’s most recent investment is through a joint venture with Melbourne-based developer PDG, which will build apartments opposite the Queen Victoria Market on a fund-through basis.
PDG was appointed by Melbourne Council to develop the Munro precinct as part of the Queen Victoria Market renewal.
It follows the construction of Mirvac’s first purpose-built build-to-rent asset in Australia, the Mirvac Pavilions project in Sydney Olympic Park.
The Olympic Park project is due for completion in September 2020, with leasing to commence in June 2020.
Mirvac CEO and managing director Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz said: “Renting has become a lifestyle choice for a much wider group of people who want to be closer to work and other lifestyle amenities.
“We believe build-to-rent can revolutionise the rental experience with improved choice, quality and security of tenure.”
Lloyd-Hurwitz said build-to-rent was one of the largest real estate asset classes in the world and entering the space made “good business sense” for Mirvac.
The acquisition of the Melbourne project will be funded partly by a A$750m fundraising last week.
According to EY real estate advisory services, Australia’s build-to-rent sector needs to create at least 20,000 apartments before it is able to attract domestic superannuation fund investment. It will take another six to seven years to reach that level, it said.


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In looking into that rabies post from earlier today, I came across a table a table of rabies cases in the US. This part of the table stuck out to me, so I looked into it further:
May 3, 2004 AR Bite (organ donor) Bat, Tb
June 7, 2004 OK Liver transplant recipient Bat, Tb
June 9, 2004 TX Kidney transplant recipient Bat, Tb
June 10, 2004 TX Arterial transplant recipient Bat, Tb
June 21, 2004 TX Kidney transplant recipient Bat, Tb
In 2004, an organ donor donated organs that led to the deaths of 4 recipients. The doctors didn’t know the donor had rabies, and didn’t test because his symptoms corresponded with the drugs they found in his system. They assumed he died of a drug overdose.
[The surgeons] thought he had suffered a fatal crack-cocaine overdose, which can produce symptoms similar to those of rabies. “We had an explanation for his condition,” says Dr. Goran Klintmalm, a surgeon who oversees transplantation at Baylor University Medical Center, where the transplants occurred. “He’d recently smoked crack cocaine. He’d hemorrhaged around the brain. He’d died. That was all we needed to know.”
In February 2005, three German patients in Mainz and Heidelberg were diagnosed with rabies after receiving various organs and cornea transplants from a female donor. Two of the infected people died. Three other patients who received organs from the woman have not yet shown rabies symptoms. The 26 year old donor had died of heart failure in December 2004 after consuming cocaine and ecstasy. In October 2004, she had visited India, one of the countries worst affected by rabies worldwide.
Organ donors aren’t often tested for rabies because there’s only a short window of time between when the donor dies and when the transplants must begin.

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Women of Ukraine will be the backbone with this country. Whether they are military struggling in the front side lines or volunteers taking care of the sick, these women perform their best to protect and shape their very own country. They may be brave, good and inspiring.
Women by Ukraine are dedicated to their family members, friends and romantic partners. They may be open, sincere and truthful in their connections and anticipate the same using their partners. This creates a deep my university and trust. They believe that it can be important to maintain a nutritious work-life harmony and are willing to make surrender for their loved ones.
A woman by Ukraine will not tolerate being ripped off or treated unfairly. Consequently, she is always ready to fight for what is right. She is a completely independent, ambitious and strong-willed individual with a wonderful sense of responsibility and perseverance. Her good character and spirit are a source of inspiration for the whole world.
Ukrainian women are incredibly intelligent and learned. They are remarkably ambitious in their careers and strive for professional achievement. Their strong work ethic and resilience may be attributed to all their cultural traditions, which emphasizes self-sufficiency and ingenuity. These features also allow them juggle their career and family your life successfully.
They have a knack for knowledge and stay updated of current affairs, the two globally and locally. They value education and inspire their children to pursue larger studies. In addition to their educational pursuits, they are really passionate about seeking their very own careers and building a fulfilling existence. They are able to conquer all obstacles and never quit, even when they face overwhelming chances.
Parenthood is a big responsibility for Ukrainian women. They devote the time and means to nurture their children and uphold the purpose of a nice and enjoying wife. They have a profound love for his or her children and tend to be not frightened to risk their particular lives in the name of protecting these people. They are https://ukraine.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/marriage also competent of providing for all their requirements.
Inspite of being subjected to Russian hostility, Ukraine’s women of all ages are showing remarkable strength and perseverance. A lot more than 60, 500 women serve inside the military, when tens of thousands more play a critical role simply because journalists, paramedics, teachers and politicians. Girls from Ukraine are in the cutting edge of efforts to build a solid democracy and accede to the European Union since planned.
Despite the challenges, https://ukraine-woman.com/ Ukrainians remain encouraging of male or female equality so long as specific legislation and plans are presented without the usage of terms like “feminist” or “gender. ” As the conflict continues to intensify, the value of the female participation is far more apparent than ever before. In order to fortify democracy and achieve wealth, the function of women must be recast and broadened. This is a crucial moment for the entire world.


PFC Levski Sofia and S.S. Lazio will be looking to give their respective UEFA Europa League campaigns some impetus after both suffered Matchday 1 losses in Group G.
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PFC Levski Sofia and S.S. Lazio will be looking to give their respective UEFA Europa League campaigns some impetus after both suffered Matchday 1 losses, with the Bulgarian hosts aiming to continue a decent recent home record against Italian visitors.
• The two sides have never met. Levski have won their last two home games against Serie A sides, beating Udinese Calcio in the 2005/06 UEFA Cup round of 16 and AC Chievo Verona 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round the following season. On Lazio's only previous trip to Bulgaria, they earned a 2-0 victory at PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1936 in the 1993/94 UEFA Cup first round.
• Levski competed in one UEFA Cup group stage, reaching the quarter-finals in 2005/06. Lazio's only UEFA Cup group stage campaign was in 2004/05 when they fell short of a place in the round of 32.
• Levski are coached by Serbian trainer Ratko Dostanić, a former defender who spent his whole career in France, representing the likes of SM Caen and Le Mans UC 72. He then served his coaching apprenticeship as assistant to Slavoljub Muslin at Levski and FK Crvena Zvezda before going it alone. Since 2003 he has coached nine clubs in five different countries.
• Formerly a player at AC Cesena, Davide Ballardini took over as Lazio coach during the summer following the departure of Delio Rossi. He had previously been in charge at Cagliari Calcio before earning a number of fine results as boss of US Città di Palermo last season.
• Levski take their name from Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski.
• Levski visit FC Salzburg on Matchday 3, while Lazio host Villarreal CF on the same night, 22 October.


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MUELLER STATE PARK, Colo. (CBS4) – The rut is on! That’s the message from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
According to Estes Park’s website, the rut consists of a complicated and difficult process for the bull elk.
One part of the process is when “bulls gather cows and calves into small groups called harems,” according to the website.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife tweeted a video of a bull elk appearing to do that at Mueller State Park in Teller County.
The rut typically begins in early September and runs into the first week of October or later.


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ADHD is one of the most undiagnosed problems around.
That means that a huge number of adults are walking around thinking that they’re simply very unorganized and unfocused, when the truth is, they have a condition which can be managed. The sad thing is that many of those people will never reach out for help and will therefore continue to struggle.
One area which is often hit by problems when someone has uncontrolled ADHD is relationships.
It can be very frustrating to be in a relationship with someone who is unorganized, always late, often forgetting things you’ve told them to do, perhaps having problems with money, and maybe even becoming agitated for a small reason. These are all symptoms of adult ADHD/ADD, but if you don’t know what you’re dealing with, it’s very easy to simply put it down to someone being difficult.
A person with adult ADHD/ADD is not just being difficult, they’re struggling with their condition.
The good news is that once someone is diagnosed with the condition, treatment can begin and management techniques can be put into place. This makes life far easier and also means that partners can understand what is happening and therefore ease relationships burdens.
Of course, it also means that the partner of someone suffering with ADD/ADHD needs to learn about the condition too, in order to understand it better. Here at Trifecta Health, we encourage individuals with ADHD/ADD to explore the condition and learn how to manage it together. Understanding and a little patience is certainly required at first, but as you fall into step you’ll start to understand more about the condition and find ways between you to bridge the gap when problems start to arise.
The biggest problem is the stigma that still exists around adult ADHD/ADD. Many people falsely believe that this is a condition which only affects children and that they somehow grow out of it when they hit adulthood. That’s simply not the case.
Adults can be affected by ADHD/ADD, but because of the stigma or the lack of knowledge about the condition extending into adulthood, many adults are walking around with the help and support they need. It’s also possible that a child may have had ADHD from their childhood years, which went by undetected and then continued into adulthood.
Regardless of the age of someone, ADHD/ADD is a very real issue which needs to be treated and managed in order to make life easier. Relationships can certainly suffer when neither partner understands what is going on. It’s very easy to assume that someone is just being difficult or awkward, and then the partner starts to resent that attitude, not sure why they’re feeling or acting the way they are. It all adds up to a doomed relationship, which could have been very different had both partners understood that the problems stemmed from something much deeper, and also manageable.
If you feel you might be struggling with ADHD/ADD, don’t hesitate to contact us and schedule a consultation with top NYC psychiatrist at Trifecta Health. More blog about ADHD and Relationship can be found here.


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The Following Channel is from higher powers, Divine, the ancestral plane and is prophetic through Quornesha S. Lemon| Whether the Black Vulture appears in dreams, visions, waking life or synchronicities, it is a sign and message that you are to focus on your own vision and path in life. Focus not on the outside world or what others are or aren’t doing. This is to say, judge not the integrity of others in the aspect that you are relying on them for something you must do for yourself. Focus on your own flaws. There is a time for judgment but you are to stay on the course of the vision you have for your life. Everyone deserves the karma they will be served. In other words, listen and learn. Don’t poke fun at where others may be failing. Focus on your own differences and move forward. They will get it when they get it or they won’t at all. It’s up to each individual to save themselves. This is to be interpreted that we are not Martyrs, we can only love from a distance those that don’t serve a productive purpose in our lives. All things have an ending. For there is a time to reap and a time to sow, a time to live and a time to die, as well as a time to hate and a time of love. Choose to love yourself and know that it is safe to despise things about yourself or how you used to be, but you have to move on and look forward to brighter and better times. Do not condone wrongdoing. It is time to release the hurt he/she has done to you. It’s time to pack up and fly high from all of the toxic things draining you in your life and move on. Whether this energy is coming from any familial ties, ( Mother, father, sister, brother etc), anything that was once a friendly connection but no longer is, childhood friend, neighbor, bestie, etc. It’s a time of moving on. Be receptive and open to this change, as it may disrupt some old patterns, you can choose to remain stagnant or in a stalemate, if you wish….either way, a change is coming. The old ways will die away and renewal is coming. This is something/a shift you’ve been praying for. If you find yourself going in circles, pondering about progress, you may need healing, cleansing or other solutions. You can call upon the black vulture for protection or to help you heal from the past and the attachments. The Black Vulture represents cleansing and detaching from ‘dead’ things. It could also be symbolic of thought processes. Be wary of any fear-based traps.
This message isn't, obviously resonant with all whose paths it crosses, as perhaps you may come into contact with someone of this vernacular, mastery or skill. Therefore, it is a sign from the universe that you're meant to work with such a person.
If this is not you, then it is time to get clear to rejoin your tribe or the rest of the world of infinite beings. It's time to bring your light to the forefront. However, if you aren't able to invoke, heal or otherwise on your own, call on the assistance of shamans, healers, intuitive people, etc. to assist you. This synchronicity can possibly have specific meanings for you, it's time to get insight.
The Gift that Quornesha Has can never be duplicated, She is a Shaman, Writer, Healer, And Teacher with incredible prophetic/healing gifts. Please do not infringe upon her rights as the author. You are not permitted to reuse, nor are you to sale as you wish. This information has been made available to you for the purpose of introduction and demonstration. All rights reserved. If you'd like to use this in a magazine, online publication, or other, please ask for permission first. Legal actions will be taken if you proceed to impose. Be blessed, bless others and be at peace on your journey. What you do is coming back on you. Make sure that it is good and all is well within you, through you and around you. The source sees all and knows what you think it does not.

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Just like other countries, Pakistani wedding dresses are famous in UK.
Pakistani designers constantly upgrade their style quotient by bringing out new designs and style combinations to create the perfect wedding dresses for you. Using all kinds of different fabrics like chiffon, georgette, organza, silk, net and many other luxury fabrics the designers aim to create masterpieces that will enchant you the moment you set your eyes on them.
The Pakistani community in the UK like every occasions, celebrates weddings with the same zeal as in Pakistan. Pakistani weddings are full of colours, laughter and excitement. They usually last 5 days sometimes more sometimes less but each event has its own charm and all carry a cheery vibes. With the lively ambience of the weddings comes the decision of what to wear. Well you ladies in the UK have nothing to worry about.
This time, ShadiDress.com brings you our exclusive collection of Pakistani Wedding Dresses in UK. Mehendi, maayun, dholki, baraat or valima; we have a beautiful and wide range of dresses for each event. Whether you’re a bride, relative or wedding guest, we have something for everyone at our store.
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CBSE CTET February 2016 Result: The result of Central Teachers Eligibility Test was conducted smoothly during the month of February this year and the Central Board of Secondary Education is soon going to announce the results. CTET is a very popular examination of the country which is a recruitment procedure for selecting teachers in government schools.
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The CBSE make efforts to organise this examination two times in year. In the beginning of the year, it is conducted in the month of February and then in September/October. In 2016, the February examination was conducted on 21st. The candidates who appeared in the examination are eagerly waiting for the CTET 2016 Result.
It was conducted in the various examination center across the country. It is a special examination meant for the candidate aspiring to become a teacher. With the declaration of the Result, the candidate will be able to enroll themselves as a teacher for state board schools.
CBSE does everything from releasing notification for the examination to the final result after the interview. This time, the number of candidates registered for the examination were around 8 Lakhs for many posts.
So, get ready as the aspiring candidates will be getting their results soon on the official website of CBSE. The candidates will know how they performed in the examination and if they are eligible after the result declaration they will start searching for the schools to do the further procedure of the recruitment.
Check CTET 2016 Result
- Go to the official website of CBSE – cbse.nic.in
- Click on “EXAM RESULT” at the right bottom.
- Enter all necessary details such as Roll Number and DOB etc.
- Click Submit button.
- The result will appear in front of you.
- Save a copy for future references.
However, the declaration date in not confirmed yet. The official result announcement may change if the thing will not work out as it should be. We will update this space as soon as the board officially declares the result.


HONG KONG: An Airbus A380 cruised past Hong Kong's famed skyline twice Monday in a bid to drum up sales in Asia for the world's largest passenger jet.
The giant aircraft arrived in Hong Kong late Sunday, a day after it scraped its wing on an airport building in Bangkok.
Cruising at 1,000 feet (300 meters) and carrying a small crew, the jet flew over Hong Kong's Tsing Ma bridge before crossing Victoria Harbor, where it passed the 420-meter (1,400-feet) high Two ifc, Hong Kong's tallest building. It then looped in Hong Kong airspace before repeating the fly-by over the harbor.
The picturesque flight was helped by blue skies, a break from Hong Kong's often smoggy air due in part to pollution blown in from neighboring mainland China.
The wide-body, 555-seat plane is visiting Hong Kong to coincide with the Asian Aerospace 2007 air show, which runs from Monday to Thursday.
In Bangkok on Saturday, the plane craped a wing tip on a hangar at Suvarnabhumi Airport while taxiing in preparation for a demonstration flight. Officials said the hangar's door had not been designed for the plane's unusually long wingspan.
The A380 had already visited more than 45 airports worldwide by late-August, and more than 70 airports will be ready for the plane by 2011, Airbus said earlier. The plane has already been to Hong Kong twice, once in November to test the city's airport facilities and in March as part of a promotional tour.
Hong Kong's airport spent 100 million Hong Kong dollars ($13 million; euro9.4 million) on modifications, including widening taxiways and upgrading parking stands, to accommodate the A380, according to its Web site.
Airbus said earlier 14 customers have placed orders for 173 A380, with clients including Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airlines and Qantas.
Airbus is scheduled to deliver its first A380 to Singapore Airlines on Oct. 15, a delay of more than a year due to production problems.
The plane will fly to South Korea on Wednesday to complete its Asian tour before returning to Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France.


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History of Richmond Rowing Club
- Table of Contents
- 1. Founding the Richmond Rowing Club
- 2. The Boathouses
- 3. Regattas
- 4. The Golden Years
- 5. Training and Selection
- 6. Women at Richmond Rowing Club
- 7. Social and Fundraising
- 8. Looking Forward: the next chapter
- Titles and Awards
- State, National and Major Title Winners
Training and Selection
Richmond members have always been proud to represent the club at regattas. In the early years, crew selection was a very formal process with crews
being announced in the newspapers, even for internal club competitions. These crews have always been trained by volunteer coaches, usually
developed from within the lower ranks of rowers. This continues today.
Selection of rowers into racing crews has always been an unenviable task. From the early days Richmond had a formal Selection Committee, comprising
members of the elected committee and senior members of the club. Until the 1930s, selected crews were published in the newspaper, with the
notices also calling crew members to attend specified training times. Crew lists were even published for internal club competitions.
In the 1800s and early 1900s clubs regularly challenged the crews from other clubs to a race in advance of a major regatta. Richmond regularly
participated in these challenge events and held its own challenge races that were well attended through the years.
It was in the 1990s that Richmond held its first rowing camp, an opportunity for coaches to combine all the above techniques in one exhausting
weekend. The first camp, held at the boathouse, was a great success. By 2000, the annual camp had become bi-annual and was held in regional
Learn to Row
Introducing people to the sport of rowing has always been an important part of Richmond. In 1983, a member, Jack McGrath, built a novel rowing
machine tor beginner rowers. On the water, but attached to the bank, the rowing machine allowed the beginner rower to feel the effect of rowing
but without the complication of being in a moving boat.
Later Richmond acquired a land based rowing machine that provided a similar effect for users. This rowing machine was used until about 2000 for
encouraging development of the right rowing action for sweep rowing, often under the guidance of Mr. Don Dudgeon.
In the last two decades, learn-to-row has been the recruitment channel for many members. The coaches who chose to focus on these potential new members do not receive the plaudits for coaching winning crews, but instead derive their pride from the progress the rowers new to the sport make under their guidance. It is thanks to such people that Richmond has been able to teach so many people to row.
Born 1910; died 1987
In the years following the Second World War, it was the effort and enthusiasm of Ron March that kept Richmond alive and functional. He held various positions on the committee and chaired the social committee while he was captain of the club in 1945.
The many winning crews coached by Ron were testament to his ability to impart his knowledge onto young people and mpould them into very successful and highly competitive crews.
Ron was a member of the sub committee for the Australian Rowing Council for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and worked in an official capacity at the Olympic rowing events held at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat.
In 1958 Ron was elected the team manager for the victorious King's Cup Victorian crew who travelled to Penrith to train and compete.
The rebuilding of the boat shed after the fire in 1971 was engineered by a group of members with Ron as a prime motivator. He was chairman of the RRC Co-operative, which he helped form to finance the rebuilding of the club shed.
In later years Ron was very appreciative of the assistance volunteered by young members who assisted with launching the tub pair for his Sunday morning row. Ron March was inducted into Rowing Victoria's Hall of Fame in 2011.
Wilfred (Bill) Parkinson
Born 1909; died 2001
Bill was a life member of three clubs (Richmond, Bendigo and Yarra Yarra).
Even at the age of 90, he was still interested in what was happening at Richmond and turning up to rowing events full of enthusiasm. He was described in the RRC Annual Report 1982-83 as the 'Most Helpful Person' for his constant involvement in every area of club activity, taking on the roles of: selector, coach, repairman and organiser of regatta entries. It was speculated in an abbual report for the club that every member of the club was indebted to him in some way.
Peter Antonie, World and Olympic rowing champion, said:"It is the Bill Parkinsons who are instrumental in keeping rowing alive and fostering enjoyment of the sport."


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Excerpt About Compassion
Connection Between Compassion, Truth and SufferingSo there is a reciprocal relationship between truth and compassion, and there is a connection between these things and suffering. But the suffering is not the point; suffering is something in between that we go through. From the perspective of Essence, it is irrelevant. The important part is truth, the truth about who we are, no matter how much hurt, suffering, and fear it takes to get there. Sometimes the pain is there so that the person will learn the truth.


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What is FlowGPT? Before delving into a comprehensive analysis of FlowGPT, it is imperative to understand its origins and highlight the significance it holds today. The widespread adoption of generative AI (GenAI) is evident, as numerous organizations incorporate this advanced technology into various business functions. A disruptive transformation is anticipated within the next two to three years.
GenAI models can generate innovative content such as text, images, audio, and video based on user input as well as capable of finding applications in entertainment, education, business, and art.
Nevertheless, utilizing and accessing these models can pose challenges, particularly for those lacking coding or AI familiarity. Furthermore, most existing platforms offering generative AI models are confined to specific providers like OpenAI, Google, or Meta.
Enter FlowGPT, a novel platform designed to enhance accessibility to GenAI. FlowGPT empowers users to effortlessly create applications using any preferred generative AI model and share them in the public domain. Users can also explore and utilize apps created by others, providing feedback or advice to the creators.
FlowGPT isn’t just a place to find generative AI apps; it’s an ecosystem that links creators, users, and models. Co-founder Jay Dang says it offers several easy creation and infrastructure tools for designing and deploying apps, along with a community of GenAI fans to explore and enjoy the apps.
Unlike platforms that limit users to one source of generative AI models like OpenAI’s GPT Store, FlowGPT supports multiple sources such as Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, Meta’s Llama 2, and OpenAI’s DALL-E 3. Users can pick the model that fits their app’s style and purpose and switch between them as needed.
FlowGPT has a user-friendly interface resembling a chat window. Users can engage with GenAI apps by typing messages and getting responses from the models. They can also rate apps, share their chats, or give tips to creators.
Each app has a description that explains its function and the model it uses. Users can also see each app’s creation date, usage count, and popularity.
FlowGPT apps are tools that direct models to create specific types of content. For instance, the “Scared Girl in the Horror Movie” app prompts ChatGPT to craft a horror story with a scared girl as the main character. “TitleTuner” asks ChatGPT to improve article headlines for SEO, while “SchoolGPT” uses ChatGPT to solve academic problems with detailed explanations.
FlowGPT offers several advantages for both creators and users of generative AI apps.
For creators, it provides:
For users, it provides:
FlowGPT also has a few challenges and limitations like any other AI model. One main challenge is ensuring app and model quality and reliability. Since it’s an open platform, anyone can create and list their apps, which might not always meet users’ needs or expectations. Additionally, generative AI models aren’t flawless and may produce inaccurate, inappropriate, or nonsensical content based on input and context.
Another challenge is maintaining the security and privacy of the users. While FlowGPT doesn’t store or share personal information, it does enable users to share their conversations in public that may contain sensitive data. Hence, users and creators should be cautious about what they reveal or disclose during interactions.
FlowGPT stands out in the generative AI landscape by fostering an open and collaborative ecosystem. It empowers both creators and users, offering a platform to explore, create, and share innovative AI applications. While challenges like content quality and user privacy remain, FlowGPT represents a significant step toward democratizing generative AI. As the platform matures and the community grows, we can expect even more exciting possibilities to emerge in the realm of AI-powered creativity and exploration.


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- Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch.
- Light candle. To prevent wax tunnels, always burn long enough for wax to melt and pool the entire edges of the jar.
- Enjoy the beautiful, natural aromas and slow, long lasting burn.
- Do not burn wax down to the base or for longer than 4 hrs at a time.
- Use wood lid as a candle coaster for added heat protection.
It is important to trim your wick before each burn.
Candle Care + Warnings
Burn candle within sight and away from wind, drafts and vibrations. Only burn on a level, fire resistant surface.
Remove or move florals to edge of candle (if it has shifted towards the center).
Keep out of reach from children, pets + flammable objects.


I think that the purpose of Cameron was to present a beautiful planet and then show how mankind is capable of destroying it, much like our own planet and awaken some sense of feeling in most people if not everyone. With this point of view I think the film was brilliant because it isn't everyday that a film touches its viewers on a sentimental level especially action films.It was a bit depressing, what with the huge amounts of destruction of beautiful nature, and deaths of the gathered native force.
The basic story of Avatar has been seen multiple times before. Heck, Costner's Dances With Wolves is the same basic premise. Avatar may be a nice looking story but it is certainly not an original one.As far as standing the test of time, Titanic did it. Why can't Avatar? Maybe the storyline isn't Oscar worthy, but to be good Science Fiction, it has to be beautiful, and it has to blow your mind.
I think Avatar did both of those, and did them well.


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The timeless romance, soaring passion―and gorgeous men―of Scotland come to modern-day America. And the rules of love will never be the same…
Isabel Buchanan is fiery, funny, and never at a loss for words. But she is struck speechless when her mother returns from a trip to Scotland with a six-foot-tall, very handsome souvenir. Izzy’s mother is so infatuated by the fellow that Izzy has to plan their annual Highland Games all by herself. Well, not completely by herself. The Highlander’s strapping young nephew has come looking for his uncle…
Alasdair Blackmoor has never seen a place as friendly as this small Georgia town―or a girl as brilliant and beguiling as Izzy. Instead of saving his uncle, who seems to be having a lovely time, Alasdair decides he’d rather help Izzy with the Highland Games. Show her how to dance like a Highlander. Drink like a Highlander. And maybe, just maybe, fall in love with a Highlander. But when the games are over, where do they go from here?
“Laura Trentham creates a romance that is both extremely sensual and phenomenal.”―Fresh Fiction
A Highlander Walks into a Bar by Laura Trentham is full of humor, action, and romance. Inside, readers will find sexy as hell Highlanders wearing kilts. They protect and defend those they love. A nephew out to protect his uncle from being taking advantage of ends up bringing an unforeseen problem to the ladies. His uncle falls for an American woman and agrees to come to her to help her with festivities. Only he ends up falling deeper in love with her. But there comes a time, when his secret and lies will need to come out…and when they do, will they lose everything they gained?
Both mother and daughter have been through a loss. Recently, losing a father isn’t easy for Izzy. Neither is it easy for her mom to be lonely. They both needed someone to open up their hearts to joy again. These Scots have a way of making one laugh so hard. Especially, when the young nephew decides to win a bunch of Scottish games to win his woman’s heart. Only he had it all the time…same with his uncle who is an Earl. It was funny to watch how both men almost came to the knees begging for forgiveness. Forgiveness was a huge theme in this romantic comedy. The mothers in this book added spice, wisdom, and humor to the plot. I really enjoyed following this cast of characters as they made messes both career wise and emotionally.

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By Michaela Gibson Morris/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – An innovative collaboration is opening up opportunities for new nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
On Friday, the North Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Center and Mississipppi University for Women announced a new Advanced Practice Clinician Residency Program that will train new nurse practitioners and physician assistants alongside family medicine physicians.
“This is a great opportunity for different levels of health care practitioners to work together at the beginning of their careers,” said residency center associate director Dr. Karen Hughes, who will serve as the medical director for the program.
The goal is to give the new nurse practitioners and physician assistants a chance to practice as they would on their own, but with someone they can immediately turn to with questions and who is checking their work.
“It’s very innovative,” said MUW nursing faculty member Carey McCarter, who will be the clinical director for the program.
Nurse practitioners are required to work for 720 hours directly under the supervision of a physician or another nurse practitioner before they can work in a solo practice. The Advance Practice Clinician residency will provide 1,000 clinical hours and will include specialty rotations that nurse practitioners and physician assistants often wouldn’t have access to.
The 12-month program is accepting applications for four slots through May 31, with the program slated to begin in August. The residency program, which includes a salary, is open to nurse practitioners and physician assistants who have completed their master’s level programs in the past 18 months.
Nurse practitioners in the residency program will have the option of working toward a doctorate of nursing practice, McCarter said. In addition to the clinical requirements that the residency would fulfill, the doctoral candidates also will complete course work and a capstone project.
FOR MORE INFORMATION on the Advanced Practice Clinician Residency Program, email CMcCarter@nmhs.net or email@example.com or call (662) 377-2261. Applications are available at www.nmhs.net/fmrc.php.


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“We, the People of South Africa, Recongise the Injustices of Our Past”Preamble of the South African Constitution
The debate of what is human and what makes us human has been long argued. For me, most recently, I engaged this conversation in J Bourke’s book ‘What it Means to be Human: Reflections from 1791 to the Present’ where she posits that the classification of ‘human’ was only constructed (by humans, might I add) so that there could be an ‘other’, an animal or ‘less human’. Much like the term ‘white’ created the other, ‘black’. Or the terms male created the other, female, the creation of “the other” is always deliberate allowing the classifier ownership of the centre, the privilege of being the “original”, the standard, the norm. relegating the ‘other’, less than, less human and/or animal to the margins. And, of course, if something is less human or an animal, well, it justifies all sorts of atrocities that we have witnessed throughout history. Humans as cockroaches, apes as forna, as 3/5 of a human being. You name it, we’ve said it.
So, when we have De Klerk say that apartheid was not a crime against humanity, it may not be that he is denying the severity of the violent actions, oppression and atrocities meted out in this country, but could point to the belief that such atrocities cannot be constituted a crime against humanity, as the victims themselves, well, weren’t really humans (read: white humans).
In South African, white, black and brown citizens co-exists, share space, and engage, but always through a thin film that separates us. A thin film I call, and borrowing from the Netflix Original show, Stranger Things, the Upside-down: a dystopian and chaotic parallel universe that exists alongside the “normal” reality. Which side of the parallel universe one exists usually runs along race and class lines and fundamentally changes how we see and experience South Africa.
De Klerk just confirmed that this membrane that divides how different races experience the world still exists. That on one side of the Upside-down, violence occurred but it wasn’t “that bad” because they weren’t that human to begin with; that we are 25 years into democracy so it’s time to “get over Apartheid”. And on the other, the pain and violence of a system that still oppresses and disadvantages remains uncheck and unacknowledged; that we are 25 years into democracy but still “I’m sorry Mr. Mahlangu, the apartment isn’t for rent anymore”.
I think the De Klerk comment, and the reactions on all sides of the race divide, once again illustrate white South Africa’s continued distancing from the South African social cohesion project. This distancing is fuelled by a continued lack of social education around our past (what is exclusion, power, diversity (identity) and privilege?). This lack of social education around our past gives rise to the parallel universe of the present where denialism, amnesia or numbing to the atrocities of our past and their impact on people’s lives today are not fully recgonized, which ultimately fuels an anxiety and dysmorphia about our future within this country. That B-BBEE is ‘apartheid in reverse’ (or reverse discrimination) and that there are no opportunities for us, so we need to get out of South Africa.
In my work around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (or EDI), I seek to address the above three gaps both in the education and corporate spaces. Not exclusively talking to white people, but rather inviting us all to face our inherited beliefs and narratives that support the structure of the parallel universe. As a way to understand how to achieve social cohesion, I have developed the following acronym: R.A.I.D. For me, social cohesion is created when individuals and organisations:
- Recognize that history has systematically and unjustly excluded groups of people from social, political and economic spaces;
- Are Aware that historical structures and behaviours of exclusion are not easily dismantled and still exist in our democracy today;
- Become Intolerant for this continued exclusion that continues to occur along historical lines of exclusion; and
- Drive toward meaningful inclusion of those who have been historically excluded by focussing on behavioural structural change
RAID is the piercing of the membrane that separates our parallel universes. It is the opening line of our Constitution ‘we, the people of South Africa recognise the injustices of our past’. It is the tool that allows each of us to connect with and drive the South African social cohesion project for the betterment of all.


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Since "the crisis" began in 2007, homeowners who have gone through a real estate short sale have not had to count the invisible income on their tax returns. But the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 will expire on Dec. 31, 2012. Homeowners must close the deal before then or they slip into “taxable” status on Jan 1, 2013.
At least that’s the way it is for now. And until something changes, you can push forward with this information to garner more listings and be of service to your marketplace.
With just a bit over a two months left before the scheduled expiration, you might consider urging homeowners to do their short sale immediately, so they can get a deal closed before year’s end. However, be aware that deals not approved and closed by Jan 1 may be subject to taxation.
If I were a home owner considering a short sale, that might make me pause.
Considering that last March a bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the Mortgage Debt Relief Act through the end of 2015, people may want to sit tight until they’re sure. I suspect we'll see fewer new short sales come on the market in November and December just for that reason.
As a real estate consultant, you are positioned to discuss this with homeowners. If they’re in an NOD status and must sell or go to foreclosure, they might be more motivated to risk short sale, even with just barely 60 days left until the deadline. On the other hand, they may simply decide it’s time to go to foreclosure rather than be faced with a sizable tax bill. They’re really caught in the middle and need help.
You can help them weigh the options, and possibly generate listings for yourself. Here's one idea for some last-minute short sale marketing:
Hit the Road for Listings
Nothing sells like urgency. You can use the pending expiration of the Act to get the attention of homeowners who are in NOD status or who need to move for other reasons. And one of my favorite approaches to getting their attention is to hit the road. Do a hard-core door-knocking real estate marketing campaign for the next two weeks.
When you do talk to homeowners who've been hit by the crisis and are under water, be sure to let them know that last March a bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the Mortgage Debt Relief Act through the end of 2015. The new bill, titled "Homeowners Tax Fairness Act" requires congressional approval, which has not been given yet, but all the pundits believe it will.
Short Sale Marketing Package
Here's how you can use the current expiration to introduce yourself to homeowners and provide information that can do them real good, whether they list or not.
1. Put together a short sale marketing package
2. Put the marketing package into a Fed Ex or Post Office overnight envelop
This will ensure the package gets opened if you have to leave it at the door. When handing it to the homeowner in person, remove it from the overnight envelop and hand your real estate company folder to them.
3. Go knock on the door of the homeowners currently with NOD (notice of default) status
Knocking rather than calling on real estate leads may take a bit more guts, but you'll have vastly better results with the personal touch. You can also door-knock in general, without needing NOD status. The NOD status simply improves your odds.
4. Use a simple script
Say something like: "Hi, I'm __ with ___. Are you Mr.____? I’m on a list that notifies me when someone in my market area has been issued a Notice of Default by their lender. My job is to let you know that you have options, depending on your situation. For instance, with the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act set to expire in December, getting a short sale started immediately may be your last chance to escape the tax consequences of a short sale. Do you have a few minutes to talk about this now or would you like to set an appointment for sometime in the next few days to go over your options and get your questions answered?"
Make sure you rehearse your speech until it's natural.
5. If there's no answer, leave the overnight package by the front door. It'll get opened
By providing useful information, you're offering help to homeowners who might otherwise not realize they have options. By engaging in a discussion with them, you can better understand their constraints and help them think of solutions to their real estate dilemma. You can be their sounding board.
At the very least, you'll be out there talking real estate to homeowners...and isn't that the best way to get listings? If the new Act is passed by congress, you can return to those homeowners who weren't ready to take action yet.
Be consistent. Be bold. Be smart. Linda Schneider is a real estate business coach for smart real estate agents who want to be more powerful in their business. Drop by RealEstateBusinessCoaching.com for more about selling skills and real estate marketing ideas to take your business to the next level.


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Ponomareva Natalia Petrovna
She was born in Kazan in 1895. Her father was a well-known historian, archaeologist, created a collection of tools of the Stone Age. Two of her brothers were also well-known scientists, one mathematician, another biologist - rector of Kazan University. It was vysokointelligentnaya noble family, however, as in many of Kazan Russian families, close relatives of the Tatars.
After high school Natalia arrives in Kazan Academy of Arts. Feshin believes it is very talented, admired its picturesque ways, its noble flavor.
Competitive diploma painting it was a success among artists. It was a semi-fantastic polupredmetnaya work depicting the sink in the water in the rays of sunset or sunrise. It felt love for Vrubel, which, in my opinion, all they liked, but it was in this work, of course, have something of their own. Wrobel, El Greco, Cezanne, were her favorite artists. All her life her character were vehemence, hard work and a keen sense of the special esteem.
After graduation in the 20s for a while taught in school drawing.
She died during the siege of Leningrad in 1942.


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Astronomy: the 28 phases of the moon in a lunar month. Engraving by P. Miotte.
- Miotte, Pierre
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Sciathericum seleniacum sive lunare expansivium. ; P. Miotte sculps.
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Bears number: iconismus XXI folio 557

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This Dual Height Aluminum Folding Ladder can be used for all your climbing needs in our outside the home. Our sturdy multi-position hinges can be used to fold the ladder in up to 7 different ways and various heights depending on your needs in or outside your home.
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I really appreciate all the folks who came out and saw Nathan, Brian and I on New Year’s Eve! It was a special, lyrical show. You all defied the odds and came out in ferocious weather ! Friday, Jan 3 is supposed to be a break in the weather… So make a break for it!
Jan 3rd 5:26-7:24pm BOOM! It’s the long awaited return of
The HARPER/LEGGETT/FOREMAN trio is getting back into the swing and waltz of it all,, after a brief hiatus. This piano/drum & bass trio plays with vigor and delight- entirely original in their approach. Drummer Peter Leggett and bassist Andrew Foreman play around town in other contexts- Peter with hop hop geniuses “ the Heiruspecs”, “ Aaron & the Sea”; Andrew works nearly every night with groups like “Parker Paisely” “Lisa Bremmer & High Society”, “ Sarah Morris”, and many, many others.
Todd has been a pianist/composer/collaborator for quite a while, and has been responsible for establishing an early Friday evening scene at the Black Dog Café, with the “ Piano Friday’s series”. You may have heard him with Carei Thomas & Paul Cantrell in their “ Keys Please” concerts, or with saxophonist Nathan Hanson, or his many other musical friends.Todd is the elder of this trio, and cherishes how Peter and Andrew boldly interpret his music, and make it their own. He appreciates their youthful energy and iconoclastic approach- the bold, yet tasty sounds.
HLF has been working with the “ Surreal book” ( a collection of mostly Harper originals) for a year, and is getting it really tight. They are recording this spring. Come on down!