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On a recent day in January, a drone took off from one corner of a remote island in Vanuatu and delivered vaccines to a health clinic in another part of the island–a journey that would normally require hiking through miles of rough, muddy trails or an expensive boat ride. It was the second month of testing for a system that could help vaccinate thousands of children living in the hardest-to-reach parts of the Pacific archipelago.
Vanuatu, which sits hundreds of miles west of Fiji in the Pacific, is made up of around 80 mountainous islands separated by hundreds of miles of often-rough seas, with few places to land a boat. On any given island, it’s hard to travel between communities. “If you need to get a vaccine to rural health centers, there are few opportunities,” says Shelton Yett, the Pacific representative for UNICEF, which partnered with the government in Vanuatu to test the drones. “Nurses can slog through the mud with a vaccine carrier on the shoulders. In high heat, they don’t go. If it’s raining, as it is now, you can go a long time without restocking health clinics. So we’re always looking at new ways to improve the supply chain, and new ways to get vaccines to the children who need them most.”
The government has made progress in improving vaccination rates, but around 20% of children weren’t getting vaccinated against life-threatening diseases; UNICEF had experimented with drone delivery in other countries and thought that it could help. Swoop Aero, the first drone company to participate, started making its first flights in December. The drones, with an 8-foot wingspan, can fly in rain and gusts–although not the cyclone that the country is currently experiencing. A drone can carry five pounds of vaccines, ice packs, and a monitor that ensures that the vaccine stays in the narrow temperature range necessary for it to work.
The company only gets paid if the vaccines are delivered successfully. “It’s the first commercially sustainable system,” says Yett. “You can have all sorts of wonderful things if you keep throwing money at a problem, but of course there’s not enough money to go around in the development business, and that’s why we need to make sure it’s [financially] sustainable.”
In the trials, the government is testing whether the drones can dependably deliver vaccines when health centers make a request; whether the vaccines arrive safely; whether the drones interfere with aviation; and that communities don’t panic when they hear the loud, unfamiliar buzz of the machines. (Before the program began, communities were invited to test flights to learn about the technology, when the first official flight happened.) To date, around 40 children have been vaccinated.
In a couple of weeks, the first trial will end, and the government will decide if it wants to go to the next stage, which will involve training local drone operators. The drones could also eventually be partially 3D-printed in Vanuatu. The technology, Yett says, isn’t a complete answer. “It’s very easy to be distracted by bling,” he says. It’s still necessary to educate parents about why vaccination matters–and why it’s important to come to clinics on a set schedule–and to train nurses and maintain the supply chain. But the drones are a promising solution for one piece of the problem.
Others are beginning to do the same thing elsewhere. Zipline, a startup that began using drones to deliver blood for transfusions in Rwanda in 2016, recently began to test vaccine deliveries and will launch a regular service in the next few weeks. It also plans to begin delivering vaccines, along with other medical supplies, when it starts operating in Ghana this spring. Drone deliveries of vaccines could also begin to happen in other remote regions. “If this can work in Vanuatu, it can work anywhere,” says Yett.


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Mary Wesley has said that her "chief claim to fame was 'getting [her] first novel published at the age of 70.’" As the Telegraph wrote, she "defied literary convention by becoming a best-selling novelist" when others would otherwise be retired or winding down their careers.
Today, the assumption is that most will end their career at the age of 67 or sometimes later if they love their work. Yet, Mary began her career well past the average age of retirement. After years of writing unpublished articles and manuscripts, she didn't begin to seriously consider novel writing until well into her 60s. After that her work became prolific and her novels came to published almost annually for over a decade.
Considering her background, it is no real wonder that Mary became a novelist in her later years. She had grown up in England constantly moving around with her parents and as a result turned to novels to keep her company as they uprooted from friends throughout her childhood.
Yet, when she left home she attended Queens College in London and the London School of Economics and Political Science. She loved politics and regularly incorporated political themes and ideas into her novels. After the war, however, Mary obtained accreditation as a journalist with Twentieth Century Magazine. Yet, none of her articles were ever published.
Later, in 1952 she married her second husband and became the bread winner for the family while her husband quit job after job. However, he did encouraged her to write and she would help him write some of his own articles and reviews when he had too many deadlines at work. Yet, as the New York Times wrote, "apart from two children’s books published in America, she never found the confidence to approach a publisher of her own. Most of her literary efforts went straight into the wastepaper bin."
When her husband died of Parkinson's disease in 1970 that all changed. Mary finally began writing a novel intended to be published. She had a teenager to support and worked in an antique shop teaching French to help support herself and her son and even was forced to sell her home. Yet, in 1983, her first adult novel, Jumping the Queue was published.
Mary's novels often incorporate events of her own history. She lived through two wars and came upon many hard times. The events of which appeared in her novels published throughout her last years of life. Her hard work and late start has now helped later generations learn more about her perspective of history and show that it is never to late to pursue an long-coming ambition.

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I previously made 10 film reviews for a variety of thriller sub genres and hybrids of this genre; all of which I can connote that particular conventions are frequently expressed, along with a variety of themes that differ to one another, depending on the particular category the film falls into.
To start with, I have considered what I find the most significant point/aspect to each of my film reviews, such as:
- Dark Places- In this film, it was difficult to see who the protagonist was, meaning that there needed to be a clear establishment of particular character roles in the film. I think that in our opening title sequence for a thriller, we need to make sure that the audience will be able to know what’s the role of the character, and how might she behave in the film.
- Poker night- the special effects make up created quite a gory and gruesome aspect to the film, I didn’t really expect to see that much blood and gore in a thriller film as I was suprised to see this film wasn’t a horror due to this being a convention of this genre. But also, “Poker night” comforms to circular narrative as the ending starts the film off, and throughout watching the audience are left anxious, asking questions about what’s going to happen.
- Silence of the lambs- feelings of anticipation and suspense are made throughout, for the reason that the antagonist makes the audience feel uneasy but at the same time glued in watching the characters every move. I find this is a very important aspect to include in a film because the audience need to have strong engagement with the media text, otherwise I think that it won’t heighten the audience’s emotions of anticipation to the thriller film; which this is needed because for a film to be categorised as a thriller, it’s all about the feelings of anticipation, suspense, excitement etc that’s created.
- Assassin- the film begins with someone being shot straight away (circular narrative), indicating a gory element to film being established from the very start; this reinforces the idea that thriller films also contain gore, not just a convention of the horror genre, indicating that it’s now often used in the thriller genre as well as.
- One hour photo- the audience’s perception of the character in the film changes throughout watching, for example the audience feel sympathetic towards a character who appears as a lonely man, but then grows in feeling as if he is a creepy man due to the change in his character as he becomes extremly obsessed with a family. I like this idea of having a character who appears to be normal at first but then the audence’s view will change as the character is really the complete opposite to what they had believed. For instance, in our opening title sequence having a child/teenager will go against the audience’s stereotypical belief that children are innocent, as our character will be the antagonist of the film, thus subverting their expectation.
- Psycho- also in this film the audience’s perception of a character changes when the exceptional plot twist revealed at the end, displays Norman dressing up as his psychopathic mother; in which the audience are left in suspense throughout watching to finally being resolved when the truth is proclaimed.
- Careful what you wish for- the plot twist in this film is of two characters who work together aginst the protagonist, only revealed near the end of the film, where the audience are left shocked as they could never had figured this out. I like this idea of making the audience think one thing, then switching their view to something else, a technique called manipulation where I have noticed that many thrillers include in the film.
- The visit- the point of view shots used throughout makes the audience feel physically engaged and connected to the film as the audience are made to feel as if they are in the position of the two victims battling against the two antagonists. This is a good way of capturing the audience’s attention as you can then draw them into certain aspects of the film, as well as heightening their feelings of anticipation to see what’s going to happen.
- Regression- the gory aspect in the cenrtal part to the story of charcaters acting in a satanic cult, adds to the idea that not just horror films contain this element of gore, but thrillers do as well as.
- The girl on the train- the way in which the ongoing battle to find out why a particular character went missing or is dead, is central to the story and thus makes it easier to classify this film as a psychological thriller for the reason that the auidnece are left in suspense throughout, to see the outcome as the story intrigues the audience so much to the extent of them beliveing that the protagonist is actually the antagonist. This is not until near the end, where the auidence learn that all that’s been shown is not actually true, therefore intensifying their anticpiation to see what is.
Overall conventions of the thriller genre that I have found out through watching several thriller films include gory aspects, mise-en-scene playing a significant part, plot twists which reveal overwhelming resolutions the audience wouldn’t have expected, feelings of anticipation and uneasiness, shadows commonly used, and the antagonist of the film has a hidden identity.
Elements I did except to see more common in thriller films would be low-key lighting, as this creates an element of suspense as the audience are intrigued to see the outcome, due to it being difficult to see through the darkness with less light.
But also, most of the films weren’t shown in a film noir style that would have intensified and heightened the contrast between black and white, thus creating shadows. The only film noir I watched was Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. This means that I had expected to see darkness which is metaphoric for good vs evil, when is wasn’t the case for most of the thriller films that I had watched.

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OK, I like a food craze. I’ve eaten a cronut, I’ve queued around the block for the latest burger joint and had a panic attack in a dining in the dark restaurant (smooth). When links about the unicorn toastie started doing the rounds it obviously caught my attention, but this time it wasn’t in London. It was in Hong Kong and, lo and behold, so was I!
With two weeks in the city, I had a few spare days so I picked one Thursday morning to catch the train out to Tsuen Wan. It took 40 minutes to get to the end of the line, but thankfully Citymapper works in Hong Kong and with a local SIM card in my phone I had a vague idea of where I was going. It’s not a touristy part of town and I found KALA Toast down a small street flanked by local dim sum restaurants that didn’t look anywhere near as appetising.
There is a huge variety of toasted sandwiches on offer, but the signs everywhere let it be known that the French Lavender Cheese was their most popular, and it was what I’d come for. The rainbow colours from the flavours infused with the cheese: blue with lavender, green with basil and red with tomato.
I was wary of the flavours being overpowering but they are very subtle – the selling point is ultimately the colours. The sandwich is made up of four cheeses: mozzarella, gruyere, cheddar and emmental, which is what notches it up the taste scale.
The toastie was my breakfast and I was conscious that I may not actually like it (lavender in a hand cream = yes, lavender in my breakfast = no), so I hedged my bets and also ordered the Snow Ball: Nutella, banana and marshmallows. In hindsight, it wasn’t the most sensible idea but I’m in a constant state of worrying about being hungry, and my stomach spoke above sense. As it happens, marshmallows in toast is a god damn revelation and I demand it on a more regular basis.
My name is Charlie and I trekked to middle-of-nowhere Hong Kong to Instagram a sandwich. A new level of ridiculous? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely.

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What Is the Difference Between Annuities and 401(k) Plans?
If you work for an employer, then you may be eligible to contribute to the company's 401(k) plan. This can help you build retirement savings efficiently, in the hope of generating enough income for you to live on later in life. Annuities are similar in the sense that you make contributions in return for an income stream at retirement. The difference lies in the annuity's ability to provide guaranteed lifetime income, irrespective of stock market conditions or how long you live.
What's a 401(k) Plan?
A 401(k) plan is a "defined contribution" employer-sponsored retirement plan, meaning you put in a set amount regularly. Eligible employees of the company take a portion of their salaries each month and dump them into their 401(k) buckets. If you're lucky, the employer will match your contributions.
The money in the bucket is invested into various funding options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. You might have dozens of different funds from which you can choose, depending on the plan. It's up to you how you reach 100 percent allocation based on your personal attitude to risk versus reward. For example, you could choose to invest the entire bucket into an aggressive stock portfolio, or you might put 50 percent into an aggressive fund and 50 percent into a conservative fund.
Assuming you pick a good strategy and your investments make money, the rate of return is put back into your bucket and reinvested. This results in compound interest working in a positive direction so you have a larger bucket than the amount of your contributions when you retire.
What's an Annuity?
An annuity is a contract with an insurance company that promises to pay you a certain amount of income for a predetermined period, typically the rest of your life. They're sold by life insurance companies. The insurer pools your money with that of other investors and pays out to everyone who's alive and eligible for payouts. Contributions made by those who die earlier than anticipated contribute to the gains of the overall pool. Annuities come in all shapes and sizes. Some common variations include:
Fixed vs. variable rate annuities: A fixed-rate annuity pays out a predetermined, contractually guaranteed amount of income each year giving you a predictable income stream in retirement. On the downside, it doesn't provide a hedge against inflation – a $2,000 monthly payment might sound good now but the money might not stretch as far as you think it will in 10 years' time.
With a variable-rate annuity, the income fluctuates depending on how premium payments have been invested. For example, the insurance company could invest the money in mutual funds or stock market products that can go up or down in value. With a variable product, you're trading certainty for potentially higher returns.
Immediate vs. deferred annuity: You can buy an immediate annuity today with a onetime, lump sum payment and start receiving an income right away. With a deferred annuity, you make contributions now but must wait years, even decades, before receiving any income. Some longevity annuities are designed to delay payments until much later in life when your other retirement assets are spent down.
Death vs. life annuity: A death annuity also includes a death benefit for your heirs like a life insurance policy does. With this option, your beneficiaries are guaranteed some percentage of your remaining payouts at your death. A life annuity pays out until you die and no longer. The income stream is based on your contributions and life expectancy. The younger you are when you start receiving income, the smaller your payouts will be.
Difference Between Annuity and 401(k): Contribution Limits
The Internal Revenue Service limits the amount you can contribute to a 401(k). In 2019, the limit is $19,000, up $500 from 2018, with a cost-of-living adjustment due in future years. Employees age 50 or older can contribute an additional $6,000 in catch-up contributions, meaning they can put up to $25,000 into the plan. The rules also allow employer matches providing an increased return on your investment.
An annuity has no contribution limits. The only restriction is the amount of premium an insurer is willing to accept, which usually caps out between $1 million and $2 million.
Difference Between Annuity and 401(k): Employer Ties
A 401(k) program is tied to an employer. The employer decides who's eligible for the plan, when they can contribute and how much. Annuities, on the other hand, are not tied to any workplace. You don't have to worry about rolling over the money into another employer's 401(k) program or an Individual Retirement Account when you change jobs.
Difference Between Annuity and 401(k): Market Protection
When a 401(k) leans towards stocks, the value of the bucket becomes heavily dependent upon the performance of the stock market at the point of retirement. Savers who walked into 2008 with $1 million in their bucket, for example, could have walked out of that year with just $700,000 due to the great recession and negative stock market returns. They had large losses on their portfolios that year, regardless of how much they were contributing to the 401(k) for all those other years.
With annuities, you don't have to worry about a fall in your plan balance. During the accumulation phase, the provider invests the pooled deposits in high-quality investments in the hopes of generating high returns. But even if these investments plummet in value, you still get a guaranteed stream of income from a fixed annuity. The insurance company carries all of the investment risk.
Difference Between Annuity and 401(k): Fees and Commissions
Most 401(k) plans have annual fees attached to them that are usually transparent. You can find out the fee from the plan provider. Some fixed annuities are advertised as fee-free, but variable annuities have fees in the range of 2.5 to 3 percent per year. Death benefit riders may come at an additional cost that can substantially reduce the investment gains in the plan.
Besides fees, virtually all annuities have commissions attached to them. These costs tend to be built into the policy so you cannot see the commissions taken out each year. The lack of transparency can make it harder for you to make an informed decision when buying.
Difference Between Annuity and 401(k): Early Withdrawal Charges
If you are thinking of making withdrawals from your 401(k) but you are not yet age 59 1/2, you will be liable for the 10 percent federal penalty tax unless you qualify for a hardship exemption. The tax penalty is payable in addition to income tax on the distribution.
Annuities also have early withdrawal penalties if you surrender the policy within a certain amount of time. However, the penalty tends to be lighter and gets less harsh over time. For instance, a deferred annuity with a 5-year surrender clause might charge you 10 percent on money withdrawn the first year, 8 percent the second year, 6 percent the third year and so on. After five years, there's no longer any surrender penalty.
What's the Tax Treatment of an Annuity vs. a 401(k)?
Both annuities and 401(k)s provide a tax-sheltered way to save for retirement. You will not owe income taxes on the investment returns of a 401(k) or annuity until you withdraw from the plan.
Most 401(k)s are funded with pretax dollars. This means that contributions will lower the amount you pay in current income taxes. You may be able to invest in annuities through a 401(k), depending on the terms of your plan. Otherwise, it's possible to transfer a 401(k) to an annuity without paying taxes. Annuities funded with a 401(k) rollover are "qualified" plans, which means the insurance company can receive a check from your employer directly so there's no withholding on account of taxes.
As always, it's a good idea to consult with a certified wealth professional before making decisions on the tax implications of any retirement vehicle.
Jayne Thompson earned an LLB in Law and Business Administration from the University of Birmingham and an LLM in International Law from the University of East London. She practiced in various “big law” firms before launching a career as a commercial writer. Her work has appeared on numerous financial blogs including Wealth Soup and Synchrony. Find her at www.whiterosecopywriting.com.

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‘A pretty boring contest’: Will Covid-19 saliva ban take shine off cricket?
A coronavirus-linked ban on using saliva to shine the ball has caused widespread concern among cricketers, with Australian paceman Mitchell Starc warning on Tuesday that the sport risks becoming "pretty boring" if ball-tampering rules are not relaxed.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to implement the controversial ban in June after receiving medical advice that spit poses a Covid-19 transmission risk.
The decision touches on a sensitive and hotly debated issue in cricket: Bowlers traditionally get the ball to move in the air, deceiving the batsman, by shining or polishing one side using sweat or saliva.
Starc, widely regarded as the preeminent swing bowler in the Australian team, said swinging the ball in such a manner was a crucial part of the contest between bowler and batsman.
"We don't want to lose that or make it less even, so there needs to be something in place to keep that ball swinging," he told reporters in an online press conference.
"Otherwise people aren't going to be watching it and kids aren't going to want to be bowlers,” Starc explained.
"In Australia in the last couple of years we've had some pretty flat wickets, and if that ball's going straight it's a pretty boring contest," he added.
Talk of cricket-ball maintenance has long been a fixture of the sport. It has frequently veered into illicit territory, most recently with the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that saw high-profile Australian players suspended for using sandpaper to rough up one side of the ball and make it swing more.
Anil Kumble, chairman of the ICC cricket committee, said this week that the saliva ban was only intended to be a temporary measure during the coronavirus crisis.
The former Indian Test spinner suggested cricket regulators did not want to open the door to using foreign substances to alter the condition of the ball.
👉 Use of saliva to shine ball is prohibited, sweat allowed— ICC (@ICC) May 18, 2020
👉 Local umpires to be used for international fixtures
The ICC Cricket Committee has made recommendations for measures to be implemented for the return of international cricket 👇
Starc said he understood such reluctance, given the clear rules that exist against ball tampering.
But he said if bowlers were disadvantaged by a saliva ban, they should be given more leeway elsewhere.
The 30-year-old said ground staff could be ordered not to produce batsman-friendly flat wickets, or ball-tampering rules could be changed allowing a substance such as wax could be applied to the ball.
"It's an unusual time for the world and if they're going to remove saliva shining for a portion of time they need to think of something else for that portion of time as well," he said.
This could be achieved either "with the wickets not being as flat or at least considering this shining wax", he added.
Australian cricket ball manufacturer Kookaburra is developing a wax applicator that allows players to shine the ball without using saliva. It has said its “pocket-size sponge applicator” will be ready by June.
However, the new device will require regulatory approval, since cricket rules explicitly state that bowlers cannot use “artificial substances” to alter the condition of the ball.
(FRANCE 24 with AFP)
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With a significant war chest, Mandel is favored by insiders to get the Republican nomination. Mandel raised a very comfortable $1.5 million in the third quarter compared to Brown's $1.25 million. Mandel had $3.3 million in the bank as of Sept. 30 and Brown had $4.2 million in cash on hand.
Mandel is in Washington, D.C., today for a fundraiser.
Roll Call Politics rates the Ohio Senate race Leans Democratic.
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., takes a selfie with his cut-out head during the Hoops for Youth 16th annual charity basketball game held at George Washington University's Smith Center, September 8, 2014. The members of Congress team beat the lobbyist team 46-40. Buy photo here.


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THE creative minds behind Spraoi gave the public a taster of what is to come on the August Bank Holiday Weekend last Friday at the launch of the programme for this year’s festival.
Spraoi studios welcomed performers, volunteers and festival stakeholders ahead of its 27th edition, with this year’s theme being ‘All at Sea’.
Grace O’Sullivan was on hand for one of her first functions since being elected to the European Parliament and she stressed the importance of having a topical theme celebrating maritime life and the importance of maintaining it. .
Festival Director TV Honan told the Waterford News & Star that they face a manic month but spirits are high, with all determined to put on a show to entertain the people of Waterford and those from further afield who will visit the city.
“The morale and energy of everyone at Spraoi is very high at the moment and we really do feel that we have a fantastic programme of events for people this year,” he said.
“We can’t wait for the opening day and this year on the first night we will have a new event with five international brass bands, including City of Waterford Brass performing in different locations before making their way through the streets and performing as one massed band in John Roberts’ Square. It’ll be a great start to the weekend.”
City and County Mayor John Pratt told the gathering that the festival brings joy to thousands, many of whom travel to Waterford for it, and transforms the city streets into an imaginative wonderland.
“Hundreds of people from all walks of life contribute time, talent and money to make Spraoi one of the finest examples of arts participation anywhere. Spraoi brings people together and gives them a shared vision of where we live and love.
“But its community roots mask the sheer professionalism of the Spraoi organisation. This magnificent studio complex is the only one of its kind in Ireland. Each year artists from home and abroad visit here to create new work. If effect – this is Ireland’s Research and Development Centre for street arts. That is no small achievement for a Waterford company.”
TV Honan also touched upon the economic importance of the event, adding that it marries providing the people of Waterford with an artistic outlet and attracting people to support local businesses as they enjoy themselves across the three days.
Representatives from street festivals across Europe also travel to the city to scout the next generation of Irish talent, potentially giving them further opportunities to perform abroad.
“We were recently named the Best Tourist Attraction at the Waterford Business Awards and we’re hoping to increase and spread further the economic impact upon the city centre this year,” said TV. “We really want people from across County Waterford to come in because we know there are still some people who haven’t seen or been to Spraoi but we see it as an event which represents all of Waterford culturally.”
To view the full festival programme, visit www.spraoi.com.


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New Yorkers are clearing away the latest round of wintry weather and hoping garbage piles will soon follow suit after a quick moving storm Tuesday coated the five boroughs and caused only minor delays during the morning rush.
A winter weather advisory is still in effect for the remainder of the day.
The city says that plows and salt spreaders are out to ensure roads are clear.
City residents who spoke with NY1 Tuesday morning say the constant snow and ice is getting a little old.
"Just had about enough of it. Pack the bags kids, we're going down south," said one New Yorker.
"I think we've been spoiled for so many years with warm weather, warm days, light snow, and I think it's just caught up with us," said another New Yorker.
Another familiar and unpleasant sight of the season are piles of garbage lining the city's streets and sidewalks.
Residents who spoke with NY1 in the Fordham section of the Bronx say they understood that trash pickup takes a backseat to plowing but want the mounds reduced sooner rather than later.
"It stinks, that opens up, it gets messy, it's annoying," said one city resident.
"With all agencies as far as the city is concerned, I believe snow would be a priority first, trash comes later because the biggest thing with the city is trips, spills and falls," said another city resident.
To facilitate the snow removal and garbage pickup the city Department of Transportation has suspended alternate side parking regulations through Saturday.
Drivers are still required to feed the meters.
Meantime, some relief is expected over the next few days.
Temperatures are expected to warm up to the 50s by next weekend.


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Telstra recently accomplished another milestone in its 5G roadmap, achieving Australia’s first live 5G connection using a commercial 5G chipset on Telstra’s mobile network.
This Australian first was achieved using a form factor device working with two of Telstra’s network partners Ericsson and Qualcomm on the Gold Coast in Australia. It brings together all of the end-to-end 5G network components for this real world 5G data call in the field.
Testing the latest commercial chipset from Qualcomm with Ericsson in the field is another indication of Telstra’s ongoing industry leading development in mobile technology leadership, and the latest in a series of 5G firsts for Telstra.
This is the latest in a series of 5G firsts for Telstra. In February Telstra launched its 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast supported by Ericsson. That Centre has since been home to several world and Australian firsts including the world’s first precinct of 5G-enabled WiFi hotspots, Australia’s first 5G Connected Car, the world’s first end-to-end 5G non-standalone data call on a commercial mobile network, and the launch of over 50 5G-enabled sites around the country.


Subject: Re: $1.1 trillion deficit... discuss
Clinton ran on a platform that included major welfare reform and cutting both the federal workforce
and agency budgets. He raised taxes on the richest tiers and cut defense spending.
Yes, a balanced budget was most certainly his goal. The Republican Congress helped greatly because
it allowed him to keep on that track since big spending interests in his own party had zero
leverage. You can’t separate government spending and other policies from the overall economy
because they are too linked.
Now I do believe that Republicans held Obama spending more in check. However, it is very interesting
how the deficits wars of the last 6 years have been abandoned by Republicans in favor of complete


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MakerBot Print is our newest print-prepration software, which supports native CAD files and STL assemblies,
allows you to interact with all your printers via the Cloud, and many other exciting new features.
Hey, it looks awesome! I'm new to 3D printing. Do you know if it will work for a TEVO tarantula? I mean because of the hardware and software compatibility.

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In simple terms, organizational conflict alludes to the result of human interaction, that starts when one member of the organization discerns that his/her goals, values or attitude are incompatible, with those of other members of the organization. The incompatibility in opinions can come into being, within a member, between two members, or between groups of the organization.
Factors Influencing Organizational Conflict
- Unclear Responsibility: If there is lack of clarity, regarding who is responsible for which section of a task or project, conflict takes place. And, to avoid this situation, the roles and responsibility of the team members should be stated clearly and also agreed upon by all.
- Interpersonal Relationship: Every member of an organization, possesses different personality, which plays a crucial role in resolving conflict in an organization. Conflicts at the workplace, are often caused by interpersonal issues between the members of the organization.
- Scarcity of Resources: One of the main reason for occurence of conflict in an organization is the inadequacy of resources like time, money, materials etc. due to which members of the organization compete with each other, leading to conflict between them.
- Conflict of Interest: When there is a disorientation between the personal goals of the individual and the goals of the organization, conflict of interest arises, as the individual may fight for his personal goals, which hinders the overall success of the project.
Conflicts alleviate at the workplace due to individual and inter-individual factors. Individual related causes entails attitudes, beliefs, personality orientation and human-frailties. Inter-individual conflicts arises when a manager breaches norms of the organization.
Types of Organizational Conflict
- Relationship Conflict: The conflict arising out of interpersonal tension among employees, which is concerned with the relationship intrinsically, not the project at hand.
- Task Conflict: When there is a discord, among members regarding nature of work to be performed is task conflict
- Process Conflict: Clashes among the team members due to the difference in opinions, on how work should be completed, is called process conflict.
Organizational conflict can also be personal conflict (one that exist between two people because of mutual dislike), intragroup conflict (one arising out of lack of liberty, resource, etc. in a group) and intergroup conflict (one that exist between two groups).

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Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re just starting out on your search to select the best dance school for your child we know you have a lot of questions. We’ve compiled a list of common questions we have been asked by parents and students over the years for your convenience.
What makes PDS different from other Dance Schools?
We strive to offer the highest quality of training in a variety of dance styles for the widest range of student population. We desire to expose as many children as possible to the world of dance and encourage inclusiveness and diversity in our PDS family.
What type of classes do you offer?
We offer many different styles of dance tailored to your student’s age, ability and taste including Twirling Twos, Tots in Tutus, Creative Movement, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Jump and Turns, Bollywood, Ballroom and more!
What is the age range to participate at PDS?
We love to see students ranging from ages 2–18 dance! Generally, for those who are passionate and serious enough to build a career in dance, we suggest you start early. However, anyone is welcome at any stage of their development to explore the world of dance. PDS also offers a range of adult dance classes.
Do you have a recital or concert at the end of the year?
Yes. Our studio term runs concurrently with the regularly scheduled school year (September – June) and culminates in an end-of-the-year recital showcasing your child’s hard work and talents! This provides both a fun and rewarding experience for the whole family and builds on self-esteem and confidence!
My child is 13 years old and has never danced before, can he/she still take classes?
It is never too late to dance! Your 13 year old shouldn’t even hesitate! Come in and begin! Many a professional dancer has started in their teens.
Does my child need to audition to take classes?
No. We do not require an audition to dance at PDS. However, we recommend consulting with our owner/director or staff of qualified teachers to assess your child’s abilities to ensure proper placement for effective training.
Can I watch my child in class?
We encourage you to witness your child’s progress through our observation windows. Each of our four studios is equipped with such access and allows you to peak in on your child without interrupting their flow and concentration!
Can I take a free trial class before I register?
Yes! We offer free trial classes before registering! And we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this offer. It is important to us to find the best class and instructor for your child. We promise to do everything we can to facilitate the best fit for every student.
How do I register my child for the current or upcoming dance year?
You can register at any time. Simply call, email or stop by and our staff will ably assist you in filling out the appropriate materials. However, the earlier the better as our curriculum is best applied over the full year term.
When do I need to register by for the upcoming season?
We strongly recommend registering as early as August or September as our more popular classes fill up fast! Several of our most sought after teachers and styles are in demand and draw many students.
What happens if a student misses a class?
We encourage consistency and dedication to maximize your child’s learning experience. However, sometimes students miss classes for a variety of reasons. It happens and, we understand. That is why we offer makeup classes for time missed. Simply, peruse our schedule for a comparable substitute class and we will make accommodations.
How qualified is your teaching staff?
We perform an exhaustive search and hire only the most experienced, professional and well-trained instructors according to their respective discipline. We want the best for you and your child.
What is the difference between Jazz and Hip Hop?
Jazz is a style of dance best exemplified in popular stage shows such as Broadway or Hollywood musicals. A Chorus Line, CATS or Singin’ in the Rain are examples of this style, to name a few. Hip Hop is a more modern and improvisational style of dance inspired by street funk and break dancing. Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake and other pop entertainers feature this style in music videos and in live concerts.
What is the difference between Lyrical and Contemporary?
There is much debate among dance professionals about the difference between Lyrical and Contemporary dance. The term “Lyrical” is not a genre of dance. If needed to be described, Lyrical expresses emotion in an imaginative and beautiful way with a strong base of ballet. Contemporary dance comes from modern dance, which is historically founded by a wide variety of dance innovators to establish their own modern dance approach. Choreographers famous for their modern dance techniques include Martha Graham, Lester Horton, Paul Taylor, and Merce Cunningham, to name a few. Thus, Contemporary Dance is a derivative of modern dance, which has an emotional “storytelling” component created from the choreographer’s unique perspective and interpretation using fundamental dance techniques.
What method of payment is accepted?
We accept payment by check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard and Discover). We process monthly tuition payments using automatic withdrawal (ACH). There is a 3% service charge for every credit card transaction.
What is ACH -Autopay and do I have to sign up for it?
Autopay is the payment method used where your monthly tuition comes out of your credit card or checking account automatically on the first of every month. The only other option we provide beside autopay is to pay for the entire school year up front before you begin. When you pre- pay, you receive a 5% discount on your tuition. When you sign up for autopay in August it is good through June. After June, you will have to re-register each year. Autopay will not continue, unless you sign up for another session.
What if I have questions or concerns?
Our dedicated and qualified staff are ready and waiting to answer any questions or address any concerns at any time. We strive to provide a positive and memorable experience for you and your child. Call, email or approach the front desk for help.
Remember, if you are new to dance please call, email or stop by for more information about our school:
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Washington D.C. 16th March 2010 - Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Services has won a €1 million contract with the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Supervisory Authority to undertake a key study, which will define the measures needed to defend Europe’s satellite navigation systems and services against radio interference. PROTECTOR is a European Commission FP-7 programme.
The PRS and Operational Tool to Evaluate and Counteract Threats Originating from Radio-sources (PROTECTOR) study will be undertaken by a consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Services. The PROTECTOR study will focus on how best to defend Europe’s Galileo and EGNOS satellite navigation systems and their related services against interference from radio sources in L-band, S-band, Ku-band and C-band. The study will therefore map out the technical and economic parameters to developing an effective system to defend Europe’s satellite navigation systems against radio interference and intentional jamming.
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Services will begin the study immediately working closely with its consortium partners that include its sister company Airbus Defence and Space in the UK and Germany, France Développement Conseil SARL, QinetiQ Ltd and Austria’s Joanneum Research GmbH.
During the Satellite 2010 show in Washington, Eric Béranger, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space said: “Both the EGNOS and Galileo systems are vital components to Europe’s future satellite navigation network. This study will enable the European GNSS Supervisory Authority to accurately assess the threats posed by radio interference to these systems. It will also help to define the necessary measures that need to be taken to both monitor and protect against these threats. We look forward to working closely with our consortium partners in delivering a comprehensive study to our customer.”
Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Defence and Space, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIRBUS Group, is dedicated to providing civil and defence space systems and services. In 2009, Airbus Defence and Space had a turnover of €4.8 billion and more than 15,000 employees in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands. Its three main areas of activity are Airbus Defence and Space for launchers and orbital infrastructure, Airbus Defence and Space for spacecraft and ground segment and Airbus Defence and Space for the development and provision of secure and commercial satcoms and networks, high security satellite communications equipment, geo-information products and services, and navigation services.
AIRBUS Group is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2009, AIRBUS Group generated revenues of €42.8 billion and employed a workforce of more than 119, 000.
European GNSS Supervisory Authority
The European GNSS Supervisory Authority (GSA) was established as a Community Agency on 12 July 2004. It ensures the security accreditation of the systems and the operation of the Galileo security centre, and contributes to the preparation of the commercialisation of the systems. In addition, the Authority may accomplish other tasks entrusted to it by the European Commission, in particular the promotion of applications and services and the certification of the components of the systems.
Daniel Mosely (Airbus Defence and Space UK) Tel.: +44 (0)1 438 77 8180
Matthieu Duvelleroy (Airbus Defence and Space FR) Tel.: +33 (0) 1 77 75 80 32
Ralph Heinrich (Airbus Defence and Space GER) Tel.: +49 (0) 89 607 33971
Francisco Lechón (Airbus Defence and Space SP) Tel.: +34 91 586 37 41
The opinions expressed in the present press release are those of Airbus Defence and Space only and do not represent the European GNSS Supervisory Authority's official position.


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Roxanne Covelo is a recent PhD graduate from the University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Her research focuses on the work of Thomas De Quincey and the culture of Romantic magazine-writing.
Toby R. Benis is Professor of English and Women’s and Gender Studies at Saint Louis University. She is the author of Romantic Diasporas: French Émigrés, British Convicts, and Jews (2009) and of Romanticism on the Road: the Marginal Gains of Wordsworth’s Homeless (2000). Her current book project, entitled Jane Austen’s Neighborhood, explores the mediating role of social space and spatial practice in critiques of the female liberal subject.
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Last week, the New York Times Magazine featured a lengthy piece from Jonah Lehrer about two physicists who have formulated a sort of universal law for urban living. The single biggest determinant of urban performance is size – increasingly large agglomerations offer economies of scale – people who live and work there are more productive, more creative, etc. The physicists (Geoffrey West and Luis Bettencourt) summarize their main conclusions:
Three main characteristics vary systematically with population. One, the space required per capita shrinks, thanks to denser settlement and a more intense use of infrastructure. Two, the pace of all socioeconomic activity accelerates, leading to higher productivity. And three, economic and social activities diversify and become more interdependent, resulting in new forms of economic specialization and cultural expression.
We have recently shown that these general trends can be expressed as simple mathematical ‘laws’. For example, doubling the population of any city requires only about an 85% increase in infrastructure, whether that be total road surface, length of electrical cables, water pipes or number of petrol stations. This systematic 15% savings happens because, in general, creating and operating the same infrastructure at higher densities is more efficient, more economically viable, and often leads to higher-quality services and solutions that are impossible in smaller places.
These core economies of scale, positive feedback loops, and benefits of agglomeration are what lets cities be cities. Now, we have some math behind it.
Some more quotes from the NYT Mag piece.
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There is something deeply strange about thinking of the metropolis in such abstract terms. We usually describe cities, after all, as local entities defined by geography and history. New Orleans isn’t a generic place of 336,644 people. It’s the bayou and Katrina and Cajun cuisine. New York isn’t just another city. It’s a former Dutch fur-trading settlement, the center of the finance industry and home to the Yankees. And yet, West insists, those facts are mere details, interesting anecdotes that don’t explain very much. The only way to really understand the city, West says, is to understand its deep structure, its defining patterns, which will show us whether a metropolis will flourish or fall apart. We can’t make our cities work better until we know how they work. And, West says, he knows how they work.
On similarities and dissimilarities to natural systems:
[T]he real purpose of cities, and the reason cities keep on growing, is their ability to create massive economies of scale, just as big animals do. After analyzing the first sets of city data — the physicists began with infrastructure and consumption statistics — they concluded that cities looked a lot like elephants. In city after city, the indicators of urban “metabolism,” like the number of gas stations or the total surface area of roads, showed that when a city doubles in size, it requires an increase in resources of only 85 percent.
What Bettencourt and West failed to appreciate, at least at first, was that the value of modern cities has little to do with energy efficiency. […] In essence, they arrive at the sensible conclusion that cities are valuable because they facilitate human interactions, as people crammed into a few square miles exchange ideas and start collaborations. “If you ask people why they move to the city, they always give the same reasons,” West says. “They’ve come to get a job or follow their friends or to be at the center of a scene. That’s why we pay the high rent. Cities are all about the people, not the infrastructure.”
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West and Bettencourt refer to this phenomenon as “superlinear scaling,” which is a fancy way of describing the increased output of people living in big cities. When a superlinear equation is graphed, it looks like the start of a roller coaster, climbing into the sky. The steep slope emerges from the positive feedback loop of urban life — a growing city makes everyone in that city more productive, which encourages more people to move to the city, and so on. According to West, these superlinear patterns demonstrate why cities are one of the single most important inventions in human history. They are the idea, he says, that enabled our economic potential and unleashed our ingenuity. “When we started living in cities, we did something that had never happened before in the history of life,” West says. “We broke away from the equations of biology, all of which are sublinear. Every other creature gets slower as it gets bigger. That’s why the elephant plods along. But in cities, the opposite happens. As cities get bigger, everything starts accelerating. There is no equivalent for this in nature. It would be like finding an elephant that’s proportionally faster than a mouse.”
Scarcity is the check on this superlinear growth, and innovation is what breaks that check.
On counterpoints to these universal laws: Lehrer quotes suburbanist Joel Kotkin in his piece, with Kotkin arguing against this logic of density and economies of scale, citing Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle. Kotkin is too focused on the traditional narrative of cities and suburbs, however. Both of those examples are still agglomeration economies, just comprised in a different physical form. A ‘city’ here is also the total urban area, not the arbitrary political boundaries that Kotkin often hangs his hat on.
It’s also important to note that this kind of universal law sets the baseline for what’s to be expected of a city – certain places will under or over-perform. That’s where the quality of a place comes in, in my estimation.
On qualitative measures: West and Bettencourt specifically avoid the qualitative, since they can’t measure it well with data. It’s important to not set qualitative and quantitative measurements in opposition, however. WNYC’s RadioLab delved into the qualitative aspects of what makes cities into cities back in October. These different explanations of cities are not mutually exclusive. Indeed, they are complimentary.
This discussion, both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of it, seem to further embrace the Three D’s of density, diversity, and design. The question is then about how to assess each of those factors. Given that each one of those factors can be defined expansively (diversity of people, of skills, of land use, of incomes, of languages, of cultures, etc) and not all of those varied elements can be effectively quantified, this only reinforces the co-dependence of both analytical methods.
On planning: Lehrer closes his piece with a note about the inherent messiness of cities – the “energized crowding”, to steal a phrase from Spiro Kostof.
Unlike companies, which are managed in a top-down fashion by a team of highly paid executives, cities are unruly places, largely immune to the desires of politicians and planners. “Think about how powerless a mayor is,” West says. “They can’t tell people where to live or what to do or who to talk to. Cities can’t be managed, and that’s what keeps them so vibrant. They’re just these insane masses of people, bumping into each other and maybe sharing an idea or two. It’s the freedom of the city that keeps it alive.”
One common misconception about planners and planning is that we seek to control everything. Instead, I am more interested in this kind of messy interaction. Planning is about facilitating those interactions, not about controlling them. For that reason, I find this kind of research fascinating.
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Bienvenidos, readers! Today will be another day spent in the operating rooms. The team is starting to flow very smoothly and work out all the kinks from Monday and Tuesday. Upon arrival at Hilario Galindo, surgeons immediately went to check on their patients from yesterday, while everyone else scrubbed in and began prep work. Our fantastic morning was fueled by the omelets and pancakes served at breakfast.
We were hoping surgeries would be able to start off without a hitch, but unfortunately, Edna, one of the patients Dr. Hartz operated on yesterday, was having some drainage issues. Although she had her gallbladder removed, Edna was still in a lot of pain and it was discovered that she had some internal bleeding. Fortunately, staff members and volunteers were able to shuffle around the schedule, and Edna is currently in the operating room, where Dr. Hartz and Dr. Sachs found the root of the problem and are working hard to fix it.
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Valeria in the PACU after her operation this afternoon. Valeria is a seventy-five year old woman who was seen by Dr. Sachs for a hernia. She was alert and very chipper after her surgery; she was happy to chat. I learned that she has ten children: nine girls and one boy! On top of that, she has thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She explained that she had previously had her gallbladder removed, which went well, but soon after the surgery, she fell during the night. Valeria thinks that the fall was what caused her hernia, and she was grateful to all the doctors and nurses involved in her treatment. I also learned that she was looking forward to eating a vegetable tostada once she returned home!
Each surgeon performs between three and five operations a day. Our gynecology team – Dr. Higgins, Dr. Struxness, Tenisha Washington (scrub tech) and Rosh Patel (RN) – completed four successful cases today. One particularly memorable moment happened when they removed a bowling ball sized uterus from a patient. It weighed nearly five pounds, and we could all imagine the relief the patient will feel once she is discharged.
Another interesting operation was done by Dr. Sachs’s general surgery team (including Caroline Brown, RN, and Hector, a Guatemalan surgical resident). He pulled a large fatty tissue mass (lipoma) out of a patient’s left hip; it was in an awkward place, causing pain and discomfort. After the surgery, the team is sure the patient will be feeling much more like herself.
Although we will finish up later than planned, we still had an excellent, productive day. The physicians, nurses, and other team members have been doing great work for the Guatemalan people, and we are so thankful for this opportunity to serve them.
Tomorrow will be the final day of procedures! We pray for all the patients who will receive care tomorrow and for the many hands that will treat them.


This ramp closure has been postponed to a yet to be determined date.
Hwy 2 Bong Bridge ramp closure May 3
Duluth, Minn. – MnDOT maintenance crews will be conducting guardrail repairs on Monday, May 3 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the ramp from northbound I-35 to eastbound Hwy 2 on the Bong Bridge.
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Ihor Shvaika to take part in Grain Forum - 2014
The thirteenth international conference "Grain Forum - 2014: New markets, Challenges and Opportunities" begins its work on June 17, 2014.
Development trends of the grain market in 2014/15 MY, the Ukrainian market of grains and its by-products: new season challenges, became the key themes of the current year event.
Taking into account the present-day realities of the Ukrainian grain market, the event program focuses on the theme of the infrastructure of the Ukrainian grain market, and the new environment, which the market is forced to work in. The reporting topic will be discussed within the special session on the second day of the event.
In addition, the Forum program includes two roundtables on the following topics: “Grain export shipments in 2013/14 MY. Prospects for 2014/15 season” (under support of Ukrainian Grain Association) and “Improving the effectiveness of agribusiness in the heightened risk conditions” (Organizational partner – Kyiv Mohyla Business School [kmbs]).
Ihor Shvaika, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, confirmed his participation in the conference.
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1st printing. Collects Kids of the Round Table (2015) #1-4. Written by Aaron J. Shelton and Robert Tinnell. Art and cover by Brendon Fraim and Brian Fraim. Twelve year-old Kevin and his friends are transported to a world of magic after finding King Arthur's legendary sword Excalibur. Can these new Knights of the Round Table stop the evil witch Morgan le Fay from conquering both worlds? Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

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Czech coloratura soprano Eva Benett studied classical singing at the Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts, under the direction of Marta Beňačková. In the study she completed a residency at the Salzburg Mozarteum with prof. Marta Sharp. She also studied at the Conservatorio di Verona in Italy with Cristina Miatello, where she studied interpretation of Italian and French baroque music. She has participated in master classes under the direction of Gerard Lesne, Mark Štryncl, Václav Luks, Joel Frederiksen and Kateřina Kněžíková a Markéta Cukrová.
She graduated at Janacek Academy with the role of Susanna in The Marriage of Figaro (W. A. Mozart). For the Chamber Opera Prague she sang the role of Papagena, First Lady and Pamina from the opera The Magic Flute (W. A. Mozart) and the role of Sleep fairies from the opera Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck E.), which successfully carried out on a regular tour of Germany and Switzerland until now.
She focuses mainly on concert activities in the Czech Republic and abroad. She performs solo recitals with a lute accompaniment (music 17 to 18 cent.) and harp (music of 19th-20th century.) As a soloist, she regularly collaborates with Musica Florea, Hofmusici or Czech virtuosi. Further, for example, she worked with Košice (SK) and Pardubice Philharmonic. In 2012 she recorded for the record company NAVONA RECORDS with the Olomouc Philharmonic led by Peter Vronsky album with music by Sergio Cervettiho NASCA. In 2016, she recorded an album for Braunensis Art songs by Jakub Jan Ryba. Among her domains are mainly the coloratura oratorios, cantatas and operas of W.A. Mozart and G. Rossini as well as songs across the centuries. She is also associated as an a sought-after interpreter for unusual projects such as film music.
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- 1 In which country is the highest mountain peak located?
- 2 Which country has the highest mountains?
- 3 What is the highest peak in the world?
- 4 Which is the second highest peak in the world?
- 5 Is Burj Khalifa taller than Mount Everest?
- 6 Is K2 taller than Everest?
- 7 What is the flattest country on earth?
- 8 Which country has no mountain?
- 9 What is the lowest lying country on Earth?
- 10 Which is the smallest mountain in the world?
- 11 What are the 7 highest peaks in the world?
- 12 Why K2 will never become Everest?
- 13 How close is Mount Everest to K2?
- 14 Is Mt Everest in Pakistan?
- 15 What are the top 20 highest mountains in the world?
In which country is the highest mountain peak located?
Mount Everest, located in Nepal and Tibet, is usually said to be the highest mountain on Earth. Reaching 29,029 feet at its summit, Everest is indeed the highest point above global mean sea level—the average level for the ocean surface from which elevations are measured.
Which country has the highest mountains?
The Top Ten: The World’s Highest Mountains
|2.||K2 (Mount Godwin Austen)||Pakistan/ China|
What is the highest peak in the world?
Which is the second highest peak in the world?
K2, Chinese Qogir Feng, also called Mount Godwin Austen, called locally Dapsang or Chogori, the world’s second highest peak (28,251 feet [8,611 metres]), second only to Mount Everest.
Is Burj Khalifa taller than Mount Everest?
than the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Is K2 taller than Everest?
K2 is the second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest; at 8,611 metres above sea level, it’s roughly 250 metres shy of Everest’s famed peak.
What is the flattest country on earth?
The Maldives Welcome to the flattest country on Earth. The island chain in the Indian Ocean is so flat – between one and 1.5m above sea level – that only the occasional 2m high sand dune punctuates the otherwise table top surface.
Which country has no mountain?
No mountains The highest country on Earth? That’s Bhutan, where the average altitude is a lofty 3,280 metres.
What is the lowest lying country on Earth?
Places to go: Maldives is the world’s lowest country Not one of its 1,200 mostly uninhabited coral islands measure more than six feet (1.8 meters) above sea level. The Maldives – made up of a chain of nearly 1,200 mostly uninhabited islands in the Indian Ocean – is the lowest country in the world.
Which is the smallest mountain in the world?
That desire led us to Mount Wycheproof, the world’s smallest registered mountain. Located in Australia’s Terrick Terrick Range, Mount Wycheproof stands 486 ft (148 meters to the rest of the world) above sea level, which is not bad as far as small mountains go.
What are the 7 highest peaks in the world?
The ‘Seven Summits’ are comprised of the highest mountains on each of the seven continents of the Earth: Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Mount Vinson and Carstensz Pyramid.
Why K2 will never become Everest?
The main reasons why K2 is a tougher climb than Everest are the lack of Sherpas, support, fixed ropes and routes on K2, more unpredictable weather and avalanches, the technicality and immediate steepness of the climb and the logistics of the climb and trek.
How close is Mount Everest to K2?
K2 is located 900 miles northwest of Everest in the Karakoram section of the Himalayas along the Pakistan-China border.
Is Mt Everest in Pakistan?
This Unclimbed Mountain In Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan Is The New Mount Everest. There is no limit for mountaineers when it comes to adventure.
What are the top 20 highest mountains in the world?
Top twenty highest mountains in the world.
- Nanga Parbat, Nanga Parbat Himalayas.
- Manaslu, Manaslu Himal.
- Dhaulagiri I, Dhaulagiri Himal.
- Cho Oyu, Mahalangur range Himalaya.
- Makalu, Mahalangur range Himalaya.
- Lhotse, Mahalangur Range Himalaya.
- Kangchenjunga, Kangchenjunga Himalaya.
- K2 / Chhogori /Godwin Austen, Baltoro Karakoram.


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Traces the lives and tennis careers of Venus and Serena Williams, sisters who turned professional as teenagers and rose to the top of women's tennis while maintaining a strong family bond. Our orders are sent from our warehouse locally or directly from our international distributors to allow us to offer you the best possible price and delivery time. Codice inventario libreria
The author shares the life stories of Venus and Serena Williams, who charged onto center court in professional tennis at the end of the 20th century with a force never before seen in the sport. No other women tennis players have matched their strength, their speed, or their overall athleticism, and none have achieved the status and celebrity they have gained on and off the court as they powered to the number one and two rankings in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Venus and Serena Williams represent in many ways a shift in attitudes concerning women in sports, particularly African American women. By playing tough tennis, they conveyed to the public that it was acceptable for women to be strong, to have muscles, and to compete.
When Venus and Serena first appeared in the public eye, their hair bound in beads bespoke their ethnic pride, the braces on their teeth belied their youth, and their grit and determination enabled them to withstand challenges concerning the attitudes of these young African American women in what had traditionally been a white-washed sport. This book shares their stories, and it provides a way to consider the impact of race, gender, and culture, and the influence these have through sport in shaping popular culture. Includes a timeline and a bibliography of print and electronic sources for additional research.
Shares the life stories of the Williams sisters, who have made significant achievements for both women and African Americans through the sport of tennis as well as their personal lives.
Titolo: Venus And Serena Williams
Casa editrice: Greenwood Pub Group
Data di pubblicazione: 2005
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Elizabeth Coffey makes how much a year? For this question we spent 25 hours on research (Wikipedia, Youtube, we read books in libraries, etc) to review the post.
The main source of income: Actors
Total Net Worth at the moment 2021 year – is about $235,8 Million.
Elizabeth Coffey information Birth date: United States of America Profession:Actress Movies:Female Trouble
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How much weight is Elizabeth Coffey – 77kg
Elizabeth Coffey is an American actress. She had notable roles in two of the early films of John Waters. Coffey is a post-operative transsexual woman.Because of her film roles for John Waters, she is considered one of the Dreamlanders, Waters ensemble of regular cast and crew members.At the time of her first film appearance in John Waters Pink Flamingos (1972), Coffey was a pre-operative male-to-female transsexual who had already undergone hormone therapy to develop breasts and female features. She played the part of a beautiful woman who turns the tables on a perverted flasher/voyeur by exposing and wagging her penis at him, sending him fleeing in shock.Coffey had gender reassignment surgery completed a week after her scene was filmed, and appears as a female character in Waters next film, Female Trouble (1974). In that film she played Earnestine, the sorrowful death row cellmate of Dawn Davenport (Divine).Coffey is currently married, with one adopted child. She still remains in contact with John Waters and has done a lot of work for AIDS-related charities.Also, she was in Walk Like A Man music video featuring Divine covering her Adams apple and danced with a man and later walked out with Divine at the end.
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Last night saw a host of Brazilian stars turn out for the pithily-named “Ball Hunger Only” charity match in Jundai, Sao Paulo, in which Neymar captained a side of his friends against a team cobbled together by former PSG winger Nene.
Of course, it was the wispy Barcelona striker who stole the show with a showcase of his finest freestyle frippery, with the highlight being his audacious “rainbow flick” goal – not that his man-marker was up to much…
Flashy sod! In fact, that’s pretty much what you’d get when you’d button-mash on the old FIFA games.


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What ever happend to separation of church and state? That's a great question and one that is greatly misunderstood.
As Christ followers we need to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves" when it comes to serving others, especially in a public institution like a school.
So, does that mean that we should completely avoid volunteering in our schools?
YES and NO. Keep reading.
Yes, we should avoid volunteering in a school IF our agenda is NOT in line with our invitation. For example, the KEYS Mentoring Program is designed to connect kids with a caring adult and mentor to help them be successful in school and in life. This happens during instructional hours so there are some limitations to what you can and cannot discuss with a student. But, as we can see in Scripture, there are several ways to minsiter to others, but all of them have one thing in common- relationships. So, the first step should always be to build solid, respectful relationships and pray that God will use our caring influence to bless a student. Hopefully, they will see Christ in us through sacrificial service.
NO, we should not avoid volunteering in a school just becasue we are Christ followers. But, as a Christ follower, we need to be innocent as a dove. In other words, it doesnt matter how good your message is, you can't force it upon people and expect them to like it. Like most things, there is a right way and wrong way. The right way is to serve with a glad heart and the right attitude. Being a mentor is about serving a student, their school, and their family with the love of Christ that is evident by our actions and our commitment.
Still not convinced? Perhaps, it would help to look at this from a different angle. KATYISD has identified a legitimate community need. They have a process that screens, connects, and oversees their mentoring program. Everyone in our community is invited to serve one of our 80,000+ students, who by the way speak more than 100 languages. With that sort of diversity in our schools, there has to be some solid, equitable, and realistic checks and balances to protect both the students and the volunteers. So, the "C"hurch, as well everyone else, has an open invitation to do some good in our community that will last a lifetime.
Last question. What's it worth to have someone spend 30-45 minutes each week investing in you with no agenda?
If you said "priceless", you'd be right.
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LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) - Global advertising spending will grow over the next three years at levels not seen since the start of the financial crisis, leading media buyer ZenithOptimedia said on Monday.
Ad spending is expected to steadily improve, with growth rates forecast to hit 5.5 percent in 2014, 5.8 percent in 2015 and 6.1 percent in 2016.
For this year, spending will be boosted by key events such as the soccer World Cup, the Winter Olympics and the U.S. mid-term elections, the three major events seen raising revenues at the world’s largest advertising groups such as Martin Sorrell’s WPP, Omnicom and Publicis.
Improvements in the global economy mean ad spending levels over the next three years are now forecast to beat those recorded in the build-up to the financial crisis in 2008.
According to Zenith, ad rates in 2006 grew 6.4 percent, 6.5 percent in 2007 and by 0.3 percent in 2008.
Zenith said the total amount of media spend will reach up to $537 billion at the end of 2014, driven by an improved global economic outlook and the rapid rise of mobile advertising.
“Advertisers are gaining in confidence as the world economy returns to stable growth,” said Steve King, CEO Worldwide of ZenithOptimedia, the forecasting unit of Publicis Groupe .
Zenith said that the increasing popularity of smartphones and tablet computers was helping mobile advertising grow six times faster than Internet ads accessed via a desktop, with growth forecast at 50 percent per year between 2013 and 2016.
Recovery in the Euro zone will also lift the industry, after spending there fell 15 percent since the financial crisis began.
Ad expenditures in the euro zone is expected to grow 0.7 percent in 2014, achieving its first year of growth since 2010, after shrinking 3 percent in 2013.
Zenith also forecast that developing markets will increase their share of the advertising spend over the next two years to 39 percent from 35 percent, with China overtaking Japan as the world’s second largest advertising market in 2016 after the United States. (Reporting by Li-mei Hoang; Editing by Mark Heinrich)


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When first assembled, the rig worked great, posted, booted and I loaded the OPsys and all my goodies and played until 4 am woo hoo!!!
The next day, when I het the power switch, the rig clicked on and then immediately clicked off, did not even got to post. Hit the power button (front of case) again and it booted right up.
The next day, the same thing but it did not boot up with the second power button press, or the thrid, or the forth... I opended the case and tried the power button on the MOBO and nothing. Depressing both the power button and the reset button at the same time on the MOBO, started the sytem and it did not click off. Shut the system down via the switch on the back of the PSU and tried the front panel switch again and it booted right up and worked fine, all temps registered fine.
The next day, same thing agian, this time I had to remove and reseat the BFG and the RAM and do the whole reset button/power button again and it worked. The system booted up and ran fine, all temps and voltages fine as well.
The time, same thing again but it took longer, funny thing is, if I tried to boot the system while warm, say a few minutes or and hour or 2 after shut it down, it would boot right up. The symptoms only occur at cold boot.
Today, it will just not post, boot or anything. I have stripped the sytem down to just the MOBO, no CPU or RAM, just power cables, and the system will start but the two diag leds first did not light then led2 lit up showing VGA error. When I add the CPU, the system just started clicking on then immediately off when the power button is pressed.
So as of now, I have a dead system ( I am on my older system now) and I do not know what to RMA, the board, the CPU or what???
First, welcome to the Forum.
Second, can you swap any parts between your 2 rigs? FYI, I never had a CPU die in any of my rigs. I'm thinking either the board, or the PSU.
Also, you can follow the steps shown in this post: http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...ery-guide.html.
I have not swapped anything, the PSU will not power the new board as it is missing a 4 pin dongle that would hook into the slot with the main power cord. So, it looks like I will have to RMA the MOBO and the Case as it came with the PSU.
OK... tested the Biostar MOBO with the old PSU and the same thing, so that rules out the PSU in the Antec case. I am RMA'ing the Biostar MOBO for refund and getting a new MOBO today, probably a Gigabyte in the $100