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By starting of Spring 2017 semester, Karwan University was the crowd of talented students. Many students were welcomed by the new Information System developed called MyKarwan. The new information system took a lot of innovation and design time. Karwan University held an appreciation event for top grader students. And the meeting was started by speech of the Chancellor, Sayed Hamed Rohani, which he shared Karwan University vision and plans, followed by the new Vice Chancellor Academics, Mr. Javid Hamdard, which he focused on sector study and also motivated students for working for their goals. In this conference, Najeebullah Hashimi, and Najibullah Mansoor took, 10 years, 7 years of service in Karwan University award. The appreciation letters of 1st graders, 2nd graders, and 3rd graders were also distributed for nearly 70 students. Likewise Karwan University always support student and motivates them to get to new horizons.
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The Influence of Relative Humidity on the Changeability of the Atmospheric Aerosol Optical Depth
Some results of the investigation of relations between atmospheric aerosol optical depth with the assigned level of value and air relative humidity are presented. With an increase of the air relative humidity the probability that the value of the atmospheric aerosol optical depth will not exceed the assigned level at first decreases, reaches the minimum and then increases. The corresponding empirical regression equations between the studied parameters are obtained.
Keywords Atmospheric aerosol optical depth, air relative humidity
KeywordsAerosol Optical Depth Atmospheric Pollution Atmospheric Aerosol Water Vapor Content Aerosol Pollution
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This is quite an unpleasant and inconvenient problem, but fortunately it doesn't take long and you can get rid of diarrhea quick and easy. Only if it's not chronic diarrhea! So, there are a few natural remedies to get rid of acute diarrhea.
When diarrhea occurs, your body loses fluids and electrolytes, so you need to get rehydrated. So, you have to drink plenty of fluids, without sugar. The best of all is mint tea, because it's a natural treatment for diarrhea. Drink it without sugar and avoid drinking coffee a few days until you get better. You just have to infuse in hot water a tablespoon of mint leaves and drink a cup, three times a day.
Starch helps a lot when you have diarrhea and potatoes contain plenty of starch. However, you have to eat boiled potatoes not fried. So, you can prepare a portion of mashed potatoes (without milk or butter) and here's your meal. This will alleviate your symptoms. Also don't add salt to your potatoes because salt aggravates the problem as sugar.
When you have diarrhea, you can treat the problem with coffee beans. Chew a spoonful of coffee beans, every time after you've been to the toilet, to treat the problem.
Kefir is rich in probiotics, which helps to restore the natural flora of the intestines. This is good especially when diarrhea is caused by an excessive increase number of bacteria.
This is not such a great food, because it has no taste, but simple boiled rice without salt can get you rid of diarrhea. You can add a few slices of boiled carrots for a bit of flavor and nutrients.

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We took a little break on Perceptive Travel last month with new material and instead did a retrospective with five “best travel writing” award winners from the past year and a half. Now we’re back with stories from near and far.
November is here and it’s time for the latest monthly edition of Perceptive Travel, the best online travel magazine for the past 9 years and 10 months. After battling for years on the craft beer front, you knew that a place
It’s time for the February 2015 issue of Perceptive Travel, home to great travel stories from book authors on the move. It’s not easy being a punk in Malaysia. Or a rocker. Or a punk rocker especially. Marco Ferrarese goes in
I’ve got Myanmar (Burma) listed as a “maybe next time” mention in the latest edition of The World’s Cheapest Destinations. Prior to last year I wouldn’t have recommended that anyone go there as it was impossible to spend money in the
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Indian Wells – VCO Player Field Update
Three 2017 Volvo Car Open players remain in the draw at the BNP Paribas Open – Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Elena Vesnina.
Each one is vying for the title in Indian Wells. For Venus, she’s back in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open for the first time in 16 years. Wozniacki is looking to repeat her 2011 BNP Paribas Open run with a second title. And Vesnina, as a two-time BNP Paribas Open doubles champion, is hoping to convert her success in Indian Wells into a singles trophy.
Will one of them make history? They’ll hit the courts tomorrow in search for that semifinal spot.
Vesnina will compete against Williams, where she leads in their head-to-head 3-2. She defeated No. 2 seed Angelique Kerber last night, 6-3, 6-3, for the biggest win of her career. 2017 is her first time reaching the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals.
Williams clenched her quarterfinals spot with a win from behind against Shuai Peng, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. Peng will also compete in the 2017 Volvo Car Open. Should Williams win again Vesnina, she’ll play in her third Indian Wells semifinal.
Wozniacki will face Kristina Mladenovic in the final eight. She defeated Madison Keys 6-4, 6-4 last night. Keys, World No. 9, will return to the Volvo Car Open for fifth appearance.
Wozniacki is the only past Indian Wells champion left in the draw.
Who will win? Tune into Tennis Channel to watch all of the action.
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What Do Groundhogs Eat?
Generally speaking, groundhogs are eating grass, clover, plants, and flowers. They’re also feeding themselves a lot of berries, mainly black and red raspberries.
Despite their reputation as a ferocious predator, groundhogs are generally herbivores. They love to eat vegetables, fruits, and flowers. They are not aggressive unless threatened. However, they are a pest to farmers and gardeners. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep them from getting into your garden.
One of the easiest ways to keep groundhogs from coming into your garden is to plant a variety of herbs and other vegetation. This will not only repel them, but will also make your yard smell good.
Groundhogs can be a serious problem for farmers, especially when they are eating cultivated crops. They can consume over a pound of vegetation per day, and they do not drink much water.
They will eat anything from acorns to baby birds. They are also known to eat bugs and grubs. If you have any food left over, you should clean it up. You can also use live traps to get rid of groundhogs.
Some herbs and flowers can also make your garden smell good, which will repel pests. These include lavender and garlic. You can also use lavender in potpourri for the winter months.
Another plant that can repel groundhogs is sweet alyssum. These flowers come in pink or purple, and they are fragrant. They are also long-blooming.
Among the foods groundhogs eat are leaves, fruits, nuts, seeds, and other plant matter. The nutrient content of these foods depends on the season and the availability of the food.
There are many herbs and plants that offer a pleasing smell. Some of these include lavender, thyme, rosemary, and mint. Some are even healthy for humans.
There are also some plant parts that groundhogs will not eat. These are the flowers and other strong-smelling parts of plants. This includes some poisonous plants.
One interesting plant that groundhogs can eat is the hollyhock. It’s a delicacy in the spring and is a great source of vitamin A. It also happens to be a very hardy plant.
Other examples of what groundhogs eat include cucumbers, carrots, and beets. Groundhogs also love sunflower seeds.
Other plants that groundhogs like to eat include acorns, nuts, bananas, and apples. They can eat up to a pound of vegetation per day.
It’s not uncommon for a groundhog to eat an entire garden in just a few days. They’re omnivores, but they don’t eat a lot of meat.
The biggest part of their diet in the summer is fruits. They’ll also eat vegetables, nuts, and grasses. Grassed plants aren’t super nutritious, but they are rich in protein and fat.
Grass is not what groundhogs eat. This species is a member of the squirrel family. They have short legs and coarse gray-brown fur. They are found in North America from Alaska to northern Quebec. They can live up to six years in the wild. They are vegetarian. They also like to eat bugs and other animals, but they do not store nuts.
Groundhogs have a wide range of vegetation to eat, including plants, fruit, nuts and insects. They also enjoy eating flowers, grasses and plants that are homegrown. The groundhogs prefer areas where woodland meets open fields. They will also climb trees to forage for fruits.
During the spring and summer, groundhogs consume one third of their body weight every day. This is to build up fat reserves for their winter hibernation. When the groundhogs reach their hibernation phase in late fall, they lose about half of their body weight.
Groundhogs eat a variety of plants, including fruits, nuts and vegetables. They will also eat insects, bark, grasshoppers and small animals, but they do not eat strongly scented plants. They prefer plants that are easier to digest.
Groundhogs tend to avoid damp areas. They will forage in the daytime and at dusk. They will also drink water from open streams. They are known to leave their burrows in the middle of the day to find food.
During the summer, when groundhogs are out foraging for food, they will eat a variety of flowers. They will nibble on the stems of sunflowers, rose bushes, and other popular garden flowers. They will also consume the leaves, petals, and seeds of these flowers.
Some flowers are safe to eat for most animals. Daylilies are a good example. They provide bright color in dry border areas. They are also very easy to grow. However, the flowers are slightly poisonous to groundhogs.
Zinnias are another popular annual flower. Zinnias are native to Mexico and Central America. However, they are widely cultivated in North America. They are also a great addition to the garden.
If you are looking to keep groundhogs out of your garden, you may want to consider a humane trap. These traps are placed in the ground and can be baited with carrots, broccoli, apple slices, or lettuce. You should always check these traps to ensure they are working properly. They should be placed near the entrances to the burrows.
Another way to prevent groundhogs is to plant a variety of scented geraniums. Geraniums are not only pretty to look at, but they also smell great.
Another option is to plant lavender. Lavender is an effective repellent for groundhogs. They also have a scent that groundhogs hate.
During the spring, groundhogs eat a variety of plants, including dandelion. They eat dandelions because they are high in minerals and vitamins. They also eat the leaves of other plants. During the summer, groundhogs switch to fresh produce, including fruits.
Groundhogs are herbivores, which means they prefer plants. They eat a variety of vegetables, including greens, fruits and nuts. They also eat insects and small animals.
Groundhogs live in forest areas and open fields. They have a short, stout tail and grayish brown fur. They weigh between 12 and 15 pounds. They live in burrows that are dug with at least two exits. They spend most of their time eating plants.
In the wild, groundhogs eat dandelions, dandelion seeds, clovers and grasses. They can also eat flowers. They enjoy the flowers of plants such as plantain, yarrow, hollyhock and lavender. They also eat the leaves of clover.
Groundhogs do not drink a lot of water. They get their water from dew on the leaves of plants they eat. They also get water from the juices of the plants they eat. In the early spring, groundhogs only eat a few plants, but as the spring progresses, they eat a wide variety of vegetation.
Among the many plants and insects that groundhogs like to eat, clover is a favorite. It’s a dependable food that provides the best combination of protein, calcium and vitamins A and D.
Clover grows about two feet in a field. It is often planted to improve the soil. When growing clover, plant it early in the spring. In areas with mild winters, it can be planted after the first frost.
Clover can also be used as green manure. Clover sprouts add a crunch to salads and snacks. They contain potassium and calcium, plus chromium and vitamin C.
Clover is also an excellent forage for livestock. It is an ideal rotational crop with heavy nitrogen feeders. However, it’s best to not graze on clover alone. Cattle bloat when they eat too much of the plant.
If you’re not sure how to graze clover, you may want to contact an agricultural extension agent or a local animal feed store. Clovers are a great way to replenish nitrogen and phosphorus in your soil, and provide a variety of nutrients for livestock.
Clover is also used by a number of bird species. Various species of quail, grouse, partridge and wild turkey graze on clover.
Black and red raspberries
During the summer months, black and red raspberries are a healthy addition to a groundhog’s diet. These berries contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are also rich in fiber.
Groundhogs are herbivores, and they prefer to eat a wide variety of plants. They enjoy dandelions, corn, and a variety of greens. They will also eat insects and nuts. They prefer to live in open fields and tree bases. They will hibernate for long periods of time during the winter.
Groundhogs can be a nuisance to homeowners because of their destructive feeding habits. They often damage crops by chewing on plants and hollowing out crops. They also attack beetles and beetle larvae.
They will also eat vegetables such as carrots, lettuce, and corn. They will also eat insects, grubs, bark, and fruits. They will also consume flowers, nuts, and small animals.
Groundhogs have four incisor teeth. Their teeth grow about 1/16 inch per week. They have ivory-white incisors.
Groundhogs have strong, short legs. They have broad claws and a tail that is only about one-fourth of their body length. They can also climb trees to escape predators. They also have a high sensitivity to smell and taste.
Groundhogs tend to breed at two years of age. Their litters average two to six young. They usually live in the same den as the mother. The young also accompany the mother on foraging trips.

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6412 Maynardville Pike
Commute to Downtown Knoxville
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6412 Maynardville Pike has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so most errands require a car.
This location is in Knoxville.
Nearby schools include Adrian Burnett Elementary School, Ritta Elementary School and Garden Montessori School.
The closest grocery stores are Big D, Weigel's and Market Marias.
The closest coffee shop is McDonald's. Nearby restaurants include Backwoods Bistro, Amber Restaurant and Captain D's Seafood.
6412 Maynardville Pike is near Edgewood Park, Caswell Park and Morningside Park.
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This location is in the city of Knoxville, TN. Knoxville has an average Walk Score of 26 and has 178,874 residents.


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Trials, arbitrations, and appeals; including fraud and contract disputes, patent infringement, trade secrets, unfair competition, shareholder rights, securities and antitrust, insurance disputes, other business torts, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and white-collar criminal matters.
American Law Institute, American Board of Trial Advocates, Institute for Transnational Arbitration, London Court of International Arbitration, American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Houston Intellectual Property Inn of Court, Houston Intellectual Property Law Association, Bar of the US Supreme Court, Fifth Circuit, Eleventh Circuit, Federal Circuit, and the US District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas.
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'Drafting Common Sense Patents for Judges and Juries', IP Litigator, March-April 2006 (co-author).
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2016 was a very significant year for literature marking 400 years since the deaths of both William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes on the 22nd and 23rd April. As such, many literary festivals and theatres paid homage to both of these great writers who are arguably the most notable from their respective countries.
Miguel de Cervantes is one of Spain’s proudest exports and is an incredibly important figure in the literary world with his most famous work, Don Quixote, being one of the earliest examples of modern Western literature and often cited as the first canonical novel. His famous tale follows the adventures of Alonso Quixano whose love of chivalric tales and loss of sanity sends him on a quest to restore chivalry and justice and undo the world’s wrongs under the moniker Don Quixote.
In addition to his literary endeavours, Cervantes led a fascinating life. In 1570 he put down his quill and picked up a weapon to serve overseas as part of Spain’s military. He was noted for his bravery as a soldier and sustained significant injuries during the Battle of Lepanto against the Ottoman Empire, maiming his left hand (luckily he wrote with his right hand). In 1575, whilst returning to Spain he was captured by Turkish ships which led to his imprisonment and enslavement in Algiers for five years. After several failed escape attempts, he was finally returned to Spain after his ransom was paid. On his return he worked as a tax collector for the Armada, collecting from small towns and villages whilst pursuing his literary passions. His time spent travelling through the various towns and villages provided him with plenty of material for his many plays, poems and essays. His life in Spain was tumultuous and he completed two stays in jail, it is even rumoured that he began writing Don Quixote during his stay in Seville’s notorious prison.
Despite this interesting life, Cervantes legacy lives on through Don Quixote, whose popularity spawned numerous plays, films, operas, and a famous ballet. It has been translated into nearly 50 different languages and is celebrated globally. The work even inspired other Spanish notable figures such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali who have produced well-known illustrations for the tale. Don Quixote’s story has stood the test of time for 400 years, and we are sure that it will continue to live on for many years more.
One of the most famous locations connected to Cervantes is Alcalá de Henares, his birthplace. The city has developed much of its cultural centre around this association and, due to its prestigious university, is one of Spain’s most important educational centres. Alcalá de Henares continues to honour its most notable citizen through the Cervantes Award Ceremony which takes place each April and celebrates Spanish-language writers; and Cervantes Week, a festival held each October featuring lectures, theatre performances, concerts and traditional markets.
To explore more of Spain featured in Don Quixote, head to Toledo where you can easily access the surrounding La Mancha region whose plains are home to the windmills which have become synonymous with Cervantes’ greatest work.
Paradors also have the Don Quijote Ruta which takes you through some of the areas featured in Cervantes’ work.

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PLANT CITY The Florida Strawberry Festival has announced a partnership with Publix to offer discounted admission tickets and promote the annual celebration.
PLANT CITY More than 100 people viewed works by many local artists at an annual Christmas art show and fundraiser sponsored by Tampa Electric Co.
PLANT CITY The Plant City Civitan Club and the school chapters it sponsors helped out the needy in a big way leading up to Thanksgiving.
PLANT CITY - Z Marie will teach a class in creating holiday cards from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday Dec. 9 at Bruton Memorial Library.
PLANT CITY Dance to the music of the season from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8 at Stardust Dance Center, 1405 S. Collins St.
PLANT CITY — Tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. today for reserve seats to the Florida Strawberry Festival’s headline concerts.
PLANT CITY — Tickets go on sale 8 a.m. Thursday for reserve seats to headline concerts at the Florida Strawberry Festival.
PLANT CITY One person was suffered minor injuries when three vehicles collided this morning at Collins and Reynolds streets in the downtown historic district.
PLANT CITY The Jolly Old Elf will help herald in the holiday season as he makes way through downtown at 7 p.m. Friday at the annual Plant City Christmas Parade.
PLANT CITY — A company that makes fiber cement siding and interior products has announced plans for adding 100 new jobs as part of a nearly $80 million expansion at its Plant City factory.
PLANT CITY Residents are invited to bring photos, memorabilia and their memories to Bruton Memorial Library on Saturday as part of a project to document histories of libraries countywide.
PLANT CITY Twelve Plant City High School students who overcame obstacles have received an award named for an educator who died in 2004.
PLANT CITY The son of a Dover couple was recently promoted to Air Force colonel as he prepares to move onto a new assignment as a group commander at Tinker Air Force Base.
PLANT CITY The Inspirations Quartet of Bryson City, N.C., will perform at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Harmony Baptist Church, 6008 W. Knights Griffin Road.
PLANT CITY A dessert bar, cocktails and a sampling of services will be part of Remedi Spa’s 8th annual Mistletoe Mixer Open House.
PLANT CITY Thanks to a bank’s $100,000 donation, construction is beginning on six townhomes in an affordable housing community near Plant City High School.
PLANT CITY – The Plant City Junior Woman’s Club is partnering with a Christmas tree lot to raise money for the group’s annual effort to provide shoes to needy children.
PLANT CITY – The Florida Strawberry Festival recently treated its small army of volunteers to a meal, entertainment and prizes, just to say thanks.
PLANT CITY – A switch will be pulled and thousands of Christmas lights will start to glow Dec. 5 at a yearly ceremony that helps usher in the holidays.
PLANT CITY Nearly 700 photos of area veterans, including the World War I soldier for whom the local American Legion post is named, are on display through Jan. 4 in an annual exhibit.
PLANT CITY A developer has asked for a sign variance for a Wawa convenience store next to the Starbucks at Interstate 4 and Thonotosassa Road.
PLANT CITY The executive director of the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation has received a monthly award for community service.
PLANT CITY – Want to create your own table arrangement for the holidays?
PLANT CITY The Plant City Community Choir will present its annual holiday concert, “Lights and Sound of Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7.
PLANT CITY Shoppers can get an early jump on their Christmas gift list at an expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds.
PLANT CITY The former Arby’s restaurant at 201 W. Alexander St. is going to be home to a new chain that has chicken on the menu.
PLANT CITY – Families in need of a helping hand with Christmas can sign up for Christmas in the Park.
PLANT CITY A performance by country music singer Chad Warrix wrapped up the third installment of the Heart of Nashville Live concert series.
PLANT CITY Dr. Ray Gutierrez and Luly Bonilla burned up the dance floor with a sizzling salsa and won the judges’ award at Dancing with the Locals.
PLANT CITY United Food Bank of Plant City, which is seeing record demand this year, is asking for help in feeding needy families for Thanksgiving.
PLANT CITY Strawberry Square, 4401 Promenade Blvd., will offer square dance lessons for beginners and dancers with some experience Mondays starting Dec. 2.
PLANT CITY Thonotosassa Road may take a confusing path through the city but commissioners have nixed the idea of a new name for a portion of the roadway.
PLANT CITY A fire captain who was known for leading by example has answered his last emergency call.
PLANT CITY It’s hard to miss the latest addition to historic downtown Plant City.
PLANT CITY Teens are invited to watch a popular movie from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St.
PLANT CITY The neighborhood spoke.
LAKELAND – More than 40 cooking teams will serve up meat and compete for $8,000 in prizes at a barbecue festival at the Sun ‘n Fun campus at Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport.
PLANT CITY — A railroad engine and caboose will disrupt traffic Thursday as they move into position for a permanent display at the old downtown train depot.
PLANT CITY One by one, about 20 youngsters came to the microphone to pay tribute to those who served in the Armed Forces.
PLANT CITY South Florida Baptist Hospital will hold a childbirth class for expectant mothers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30.
PLANT CITY Registration is continuing through Nov. 22 for the Plant City Recreation and Parks Department/Optimist Youth Basketball Program.
PLANT CITY The Plant City Garden Club recently presented its October beautification award to Tom and Dottie Bethart, who moved to Plant City six years ago from Tallahassee.
PLANT CITY – Dean Snyder may be gone, but his service to the community – and the Plant City Daybreak Rotary Club – hasn’t been forgotten.
PLANT CITY — Veterans Day will have a special meaning this year for the family of a World War II airman who survived a crash on a training mission near Lakeland in 1942.
PLANT CITY No injuries were reported this afternoon when a school bus and a vehicle collided, a city official said.
PLANT CITY Four businesses and a nonprofit won top awards in an annual competition that took into account such factors as a firm’s community and charitable service.


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Wētā FX’s 4-time Oscar-winning Senior Visual Effects Supervisor discusses his collaboration with director James Cameron on the highly anticipated ‘Avatar’ sequel, now in theaters.
Tagged With: Roger Guyett
Heading into this coming Oscar Sunday on February 9th, catchup on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for this year’s Best Visual Effects.
Production VFX supervisor Roger Guyett talks creating Princess Leia, the benefits of practical shooting, and bringing the saga to a close.
Contenders in the animated feature, animated short film and visual effects categories share their initial reactions to their nominations for Oscar gold.
Dean DeBlois’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ Jérémy Clapin’s ‘I Lost My Body,’ Sergio Pablos’ ‘Klaus,’ Chris Butler’s ‘Missing Link,’ and Josh Cooley’s ‘Toy Story 4’ receive nominations for Best Animated Feature.
‘A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Klaus’ and ‘Toy Story 4' get nods in Animated Film category; ‘1917,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘The Irishman,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ nominated for Special Visual Effects.
Leading up to Oscar Sunday on February 24th, catch up on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 91st Academy Awards.
Ten Oscar hopefuls vie for nominations at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ annual Visual Effects Bake-Off.
Industrial Light & Magic Artists creates the virtual reality world the OASIS for director Steven Spielberg’s mind-bending joyride.
One of five films to receive a nomination for best visual effects in this year’s race for Oscar gold, ‘Episode VIII’ mixes new characters with those from the 1977-1983 films in wholly new environments.
Led by production VFX supervisor Ben Morris, visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic confidently seeks to honor the innovative spirit of the series without losing its heart.
The veteran visual effects supervisor and 2nd unit director details Industrial Light & Magic’s work with J.J. Abram’s on his epic sci-fi adventure hit.
The 2016 VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy promises once again, as it does each year, an inspirational week spent watching the best work from animation, VFX and game industry greats.
Coinciding with the film's DVD & Blu-ray release, the veteran Industrial Light & Magic VFX supervisors discuss the importance of lighting and practical in-camera shooting on Disney and J.J. Abrams' epic space adventure.
ILM animation supervisor discusses the wide range of complicated shots that kept his team scrambling for two years on J.J. Abrams’ blockbuster sci-fi action film.
Oscar gold: Pixar Animation Studio’s ‘Inside Out’ wins best animated feature and Gabriel Osorio and Pato Escala’s ‘Bear Story’ wins best animated short; ‘Ex Machina’ wins VFX prize.
Previs supervisor Brad Alexander and postvis supervisor A.J. Briones take us inside J.J. Abrams’ epic new ‘Star Wars’ adventure.
Nominees for Best Animated Feature are ‘Anomalisa,’ ‘Boy and the World,’ ‘Inside Out,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie,’ and ‘When Marnie Was There.’


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New York Fashion Week saw a plethora of amazing designers showcase their collections. TILB brings to you out report on those eye catching, jaw dropping creations that really frame the trends for this Autumn/ Winter. 250 more words
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Chicago in February. Yet again frozen terrain met my view from the windows of the train that I boarded for the city of Chicago. Frozen layers of snow matched the gray and white layers that the sky formed. 761 more words
Veronica Beard Fall/Winter 2015
Catching up on the shows I’d missed from New York, these looks from Veronica Beard caught my eye.
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This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education. As a Utilities System Repair Operator you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the heating and cooling equipment for multiple building complexes; 14 buildings with pneumatic panels and controls for heating and cooling.
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As a Utilities System Repair Operator WG-4742-9, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:
Operates and maintains healing and cooling equipment for multiple building complexes
Operation and maintenance of the following types of equipment, mechanical compression type cooling units, two ton window air conditioning units, air heating and ventilating units, hot water heaters and storage tanks.
Monitors water supply and return temperature, outside temperature, relative humidity and cooling towers.
Maintenance and service belts and/or changing filters, lubrication, installs worn and broken parts.
Makes repairs on a variety of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units.
Maintains proper steam pressure and temperature by adjusting controls and regulating steam boiler, water pumps.
Inspects and performs preventive maintenance to boilers and equipment.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Utility Systems Repair Operator, WG-4742-09
Experience: There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualification (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Utility Systems Repairer Operator involves operation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems and boilers; checking steam pressures, hot and chilled water supply and return temperatures, heating and cooling air supply and return temperatures; making repairs to burners, fans, pumps and other related equipment and restarting heating and cooling equipment that has been automatically shut down without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen-out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
EDUCATION: There is NO education requirement for this position.
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Upcoming trilogy Insane will take between eight and ten years to develop, THQ has confirmed.
The horror game series is being overseen by Hellboy and Pan’s Labyrinth film director Guillermo del Toro, and developed at THQ studio Volition.
THQ’s core games VP Danny Bilson’s latest comments suggest that the complete trilogy won’t be ready until 2018 at the earliest.
Bilson told StuffWeLike: “This is an epic project. It’s going to take the next eight to ten years to build all three chapters of this game.”


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How Harry Potter Has Infiltrated Our House!
By Zara D. Garcia-Alvarez
It seems Harry Potter is more than a fictional-character-turned-movie-star! He’s slowly, but surely infiltrated our house—and just in the past few weeks.
First, I won an impromptu giveaway contest from Michele at Just a Lil’ Lost. And what fun little item did I get? My very own Potted Potter Harry Potter glasses!
And then my luck grew with the kind generosity of David Abrams of The Quivering Pen when he snagged a Kindle for himself and decided to give his print copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince away. It was up for grabs and my name was pulled out of Harry Potter’s magical hat. You know it, don’t you? The Sorting Hat! And it picked me!
I entered another contest just in passing (the Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop at The Book Garden) since I follow a number of book blogs and random.org must have had some lottery love and pity for me because when it comes to Rafflecopter or Random.org, I very rarely win. But I won!
I received a beautiful necklace pendant of my choice from Pretty Little Charms, UK on etsy just yesterday. It’s a quote from the young wizard:
And then last night, while in my home office tidying up, my two-year-old daughter who I had already put to bed says, “Alohomora!”—and saunters into the room. And poof!
The Alohomora incantation is used to open and/or unlock doors! Lucky for her, the door to my home office isn’t bewitched!
And what does she do? She decides she’s Harry Potter. Not Hermoine, not Ron, not Dumbledore, not even Luna Lovegood! (I LOVE Luna. If I could be any wizard in the Harry Potter series, I’d be her.)
Seriously. I did not coerce her. She climbed out of her bunk bed, put on her old brother’s black jacket, wore his old school tie (which I tied for the photograph), and sported those glasses like she was indeed Harry himself.
“Harry Potter wond!,” she said. (That’s how she said it. Don’t worry, I know how to spell, wand!)
Yup, I had to lend her my Chinese art brush because she doesn’t have her own wizard wand yet. Will have to change that.
Now, if we could only find Diagon Alley so we could go shopping! This would explain my inherent attraction to owls and the crow as my totem animal. I just don’t have the heart to tell my little one that she’s a Muggle since her Daddy is clearly not a wizard—unless of course, he’s keeping that to himself!
A special thanks to all the book bloggers: Michele, David, and Birgit (and Leigh of Pretty Little Charms, UK) for sharing their Harry Potter love. It’s made a difference to me and especially to my daughter, the wizard-in-training.
Who’s your favourite Harry Potter character? Who do you most identify with?
Which is your favourite magic spell?
If you attended Hogwarts School, which house do you think the Sorting Hat would put you in?


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We are committed to fostering a vibrant community of journalists and other news media professionals from all over Southern California. We strive to be a hub for queer journalists, providing opportunities for us to meet and network, as well as learn, grow and develop media skills.
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
NLGJA is committed to fostering fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. We are a national organization of journalists, media professionals, educators, and students working toward the professional development of our members. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NLGJA was founded in 1990 and is led by a board of directors and chapter leaders across the country. Read more about the national organization.
Meet Our Board
Richard is the editor-in-chief of Los Angeleno, an arts and culture publication that celebrates the various idiosyncrasies that define Los Angeles. Aside from advocating for the death of the Oxford comma, Richard spends most of their time staring lovingly at the 50 or so plants currently threatening to take over the house. They also do a bit of photography and print design when the stars align.
Lauren is a fourth-generation L.A. native, having lived in many different parts of the city throughout her life. A working journalist for over 13 years, she co-founded Los Angeleno to give back to the city that reared her.
Before working as an English Language Development teacher at John C. Fremont High School, Zamná Ávila worked in the journalism industry for 16 years as a reporter for the Reno Gazette-Journal in Nevada, an editor at the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, and an assistant editor at Random Lengths News in San Pedro.
During his tenure at Random Lengths News, he proved his initiative and management skills by supervising many aspects of the writing and editing process. He also pushed for higher writing standards by creating style guides. The internship program he established incorporates hands-on mentorship, optional supplemental materials and practical experiences. He now has taken a step back as a consultant for the newspaper while working on pedagogy growth.
An Appalachian-born, LA-transplant, Hansen is a working journalist and documentarian focused on not only elevating LGBTQ+ narratives but bringing radical equity to the journalistic and filmmaking process. He currently sits on the editorial board of the CinéSPEAK publication and serves as the Marketing Manager for Outfest.
Angelina is a student at Chapman University in Orange, CA. She is majoring in Strategic & Corporate Communication and is minoring in Journalism and the Honors Program. She is also the Managing Editor for The Panther, Chapman’s student newspaper, and a student reporter for Voice of OC, a nonprofit newsroom in Orange County. In her free time, Angelina enjoys reading, journaling and scrapbooking. She is expecting to graduate from Chapman in 2023.


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Genesis™ Organic Horse Feed, is grown with wisdom and care by farmers who use organic farming methods, no pesticides, no herbicides, pure clean human grade feed products in harmony with nature and is formulated to:
- Increase performance
- Lower disease
- Use less feed
- Increase weight gain
It is difficult for those feeding hard-working, lactating and growing horses to supply sufficient nutrients in hay alone to meet the horse’s energy and protein needs.
When you see the raw ingredients that go into Genesis™ Organic Feed, you realize that these are not ordinary “feed quality” ingredients. They are human grade food quality ingredients, carefully grown for your horse. You will be impressed by seeing, smelling and tasting the high quality of these ingredients.
Oats and hay are often sufficient for adult horses, but are too low in protein and other nutrients for active horses, brood mares and growing horses.
On a natural environment, horses spend most of their day grazing, slowly taking in the nutrients they require. However, in confinement, we take away the ability to choose their feed, supplying feed that is convenient to us – hay and concentrate, over-processed and pelleted.
Horses have the capability to utilize cellulose and hemicellulose from feed. If they are fed too much concentrate or if feed is processed too extensively (i.e. made very digestible by cracking, extruding and grinding) the fermentation, digestion and absorption can happen too rapidly and can lead to conditions such as colic, Azoturia or laminitis. Genesis™ organic horse feed is as close to a natural product to which horses digestive system evolved to intake the required nutrients, in addition to roughage, for a balanced diet.
Many people try to improve ration for animals by fertilizing crops, processing grains, and using feed additives. If you could feed your broodmares, foals, mature horses, jumpers, etc. using untreated, pesticide and chemical fertilizer free feed, wouldn’t you? We use organically grown feed ingredients that have high quality carbohydrates, oil and protein to produce a product with appropriate energy and fat levels with a well-balanced protein base.
Genesis™ Organic Horse feed would impress anyone. The Canadian prairies finest, extremely clean, and heavy clipped oats. Oats are rich in polyunsaturated fats, primarily linoleic acid, which makes up about half of the oil in oats.
Hulless barley is very comparable to the nutritional quality of naked oat groats, providing a very digestible starch, high energy, low fiber product.
Peas are not commonly used in horse feed in North America, but they are used extensively in Europe. Peas are an excellent protein source, have two to three times more protein than other cereals with a considerably higher Lysine content (an essential amino acid). Peas have a biological value equivalent to soy protein, and are a very useful source of protein.
The flax from Genesis™ organic feed has been tested at much higher protein levels, higher fat content and lower crude fiber level, indicating a higher quality seed than standard feed flax. Flax and flax meal contain omega 3, which is an essential fatty acid. Flax has demonstrated useful anti-inflammatory properties, decreased blood LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol), and may prevent arthritis. Flax not only has phytoestrogens, but also other anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-carcinogenic properties, as well as antioxidant properties. Flax is high in boron, a trace mineral that helps the body hold onto calcium. Flax will impart a shiny coat and prevent itching. .
The flax meal in Genesis™ organic feed ration is unlike other flax meal and compared to conventionally grown flax, has two to three times greater oil content. Our flax meal is cold pressed.
- No Corn or corn by products
- No Soy or soy by products
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- We are GMO / chemical pesticide free
- No molasses
We believe that these organically grown high quality feeds are unique to the horse industry and will be the beginning of a new era of horse feeding. We are pleased to offer Genesis™ certified organic horse feed products to the discriminating and concerned horse owner.
Genesis Horse Feed was formulated and evaluated for nutrient content and final blend formulation by Mr. Vernon Racz of the e Prairie feed research Centre at the University of Saskatchewan.

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2019 Volvo XC60 for Sale in Norristown, PA
It’s what a luxury crossover SUV should be. The new 2019 Volvo XC60 carries on the tradition of excellence in their second-generation compact SUV with stunning looks, amazing technology, and exciting performance. Whether you’re looking for an efficient commuter, a safety-focused vehicle, or a powerful driving experience, you’ll find it in the 2019 Volvo XC60 for sale in Norristown, PA at The Wynn Group.
2019 Volvo XC60 Highlights
Superior Ride Control
Available for the Volvo XC60 in optional air suspension that provides the smoothest, most controlled ride possible over bumps and while handling. It’s adjustable to maximize fuel economy or a sporty feel with Comfort, Eco, and Dynamic modes.
Further customization is available at your fingertips with the 9-inch Sensus Touchscreen with selectable drive modes for the experience you want.
Scandinavian-inspired simplicity reigns supreme in the XC60’s cabin. The layout is uncluttered and beautiful with elegant finishes used throughout. Diamond-pattern texture on controls, smooth soft-touch materials, and even available Driftwood details in the Inscription trim offer the premium in-vehicle experience you’ve come to expect from Volvo.
On the outside, standard LED headlights and ‘Thor’s Hammer’ daytime running lights create a unique identity for the Volvo XC60 and simple, understated lines emphasize its athleticism. Also available are full-LED headlights with Auto High Beams and Active Bending Lights.
Perfectly integrated technology is at the heart of the Volvo XC60’s interior. The 9-inch Sensus Touchscreen puts infotainment controls at your fingertips without the clutter from buttons. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as an integrated Spotify App are standard on all trims for the 2019 Volvo XC60.
The Sensus Touchscreen is also the hub for sound, and it’s ideal for audiophiles. Choose between the standard Harman Kardon Premium Sound system or a range-topping Bowers & Wilkins audio system with symphonic sound.
Premium Safety Assists
Whether commuting the busy streets of urban Philadelphia or finding a parking space in Norristown, the 2019 Volvo XC60 has helpful technology for you. Navigate tight parking situations with the available 360-degree SurroundView Camera to prevent scrapes and close encounters. Park Assist Pilot uses sensors to accurately assess parallel parking spots and helps you steer your SUV into them perfectly with screen prompts.
Semi-autonomous drive technology is introduced too with Pilot Assist. At speeds up to 80 miles per hour, Pilot Assist maintains a set speed and distance to the vehicle ahead of you and provides steering input to center your XC60 in your lane.
City Safety adds collision mitigation and automatic brake application as well as Steering Support, helping you avoid potential collisions. As well, Run-off road Mitigation and Run-off Road Protection keep every drive as safe as can be.
Three Amazing Engines
Regardless of the trim level you choose, the right performance for your needs is available. Choose from three options:
- The 2019 Volvo XC60 T5 offers 250 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque in a 2.0-liter four-cylinder for exquisite combination of performance and efficiency. Available in front-wheel-drive or AWD, it’s a great choice on any budget.
- The Volvo XC60 T6 offers a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 316 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, bringing a smile to your face on every drive. All T6 models include AWD as standard equipment.
- The pinnacle of performance is a plug-in hybrid. The T8 eAWD powertrain is available across the trim range, bringing 400 combined horsepower, 472 lb.-ft. of torque, and 17 miles of all-electric range.
The all-new 2019 Volvo XC60 comes in three trim levels – Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription. Come visit us at The Wynn Group in Norristown, PA to explore the Volvo XC60 lineup and find the right fit for your lifestyle.


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It’s been a busy old time just lately and much fun had. First up was a gig in Stourbridge, a place I’ve played a few times and this was a lovely gig at Stourbridge Folk Club at Katie Fitzgerald’s before a trip down to Somerset for a gig at Montacute Village Hall which was another nice night and always a pleasure to see the Cooney family. Then came a bit of excellent route planning on my part as my next gig was up in Gloucestershire on the way back to Stafford, I mean how sensible was that? Except of course, things come in and instead I drove up to Stafford to play at a wedding at 1 o’clock and then back down to Wotton under Edge for a gig at Under The Arts. What a bloody fantastic gig this was as well – a really lovely audience and a full room and I enjoyed it very much indeed. A hectic weekend was rounded off by a stonking 2 and a half hours straight set at the Bell in Bath, an incomparable music pub with a magic atmosphere. God bless it!
So then came 4 gigs, a rehearsal and a visit to the grandparents in the space of a week! First came the grandparents in Church Stretton which is always a pleasure and it was good to tell them of my New Zealand exploits. Shrewsbury was next for a gig at Acoustic Folkus which was a really nice gig and great to see my old German teacher Mrs Richards! It’s a curious thing when an old teacher comes to see you play, it’s happened to me a few times now. You know that you’re now allowed to use their first name but it somehow feels wrong. So thank you for coming..er..Lucette. Yep, feels wrong.
And so it continued. I’ve just realised the first paragraph of this covered rather a lot of gigs but I inexplicably allotted an entire paragraph to just Shrewsbury. Kind of weird. Ah well, next up was a trip to the Northeast which of course I always enjoy. First up was a cracking night at Ashington Folk Club and the usual wonderful hospitality of the hosts which involved quite a bit of wine. Friday came a gig in Newcastle at Ouseburn Farm which was again very nice and great to see some old chums in my former home, one of my favourite cities on the planet. God bless it!
Then yesterday I was rehearsing with UFQ which is filling me with excitement more and more every time and our tour in May promises to be a belter! Gigs are listed on my gigs page (funny that…) and there’s a preview video of the new lineup here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsE7m0SjI7U.
See that was an even shorter paragraph wasn’t it. Anyway a mini-rant for this week – middle lane drivers. I do not understand how people are so confused by the lane system on British motorways. It is perfectly simple – keep to the left lane unless you are overtaking. Not the middle, not the right, but the left. You know left, opposite to right. That’s left. LEFT! Yet time and again some clueless twerp will be driving at 60 mph (always seems to be 60) but what people seem unable to grasp is the speed is not the relevant thing – unless you are overtaking you keep left. Very simple. That’s the first thing but the amusing thing here is when you have to do the ridiculous move from left to middle to right lane to overtake the prat in the middle lane (for the record I don’t do more than 70mph…anymore) it is rather fun to point left so they can see you do it. Some realise you’re right and just move. What’s funnier is some tosspot sometimes then decides to dramatically speed up to 80 and overtakes shouting abuse. You then encounter them a little later once again doing 60 in the middle lane as you pass them. That is my definition of a tosser.

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A New Jersey man admitted to stabbing another man to death during an argument at an Ocean County home over three years ago, authorities said.
Kendrick Coley, 29, of Little Egg Harbor, pled guilty Thursday to aggravated manslaughter in the May 2018 stabbing death of Richard Pone, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
In response to a 911 call, officers arrived at a home on Maplewood Drive in Little Egg Harbor to find Pone in an upstairs bedroom with multiple stab wounds, authorities said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators discovered that Coley stabbed Pone multiple times following a physical altercation at the home, Billhimer said.
He has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since the incident on May 16, 2018.
His sentencing is set for December 3.
The state will recommend a state prison sentence of 20 years, subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act, Billhimer said.
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Happy Birthday Neal Schon!
November 1981 you rocked an MTV t-shirt onstage at the Summit in Houston, when that Escape Tour stop was MTV’s first-ever live concert!
Cut to a few years later you, me, Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli talked our way into a London nightclub, your winning phrase being “He played the solo on Beat It!”
Just last month we chatted love, life, rock ’n roll and Journey past, present, and future on my podcast, and all along the way it’s been a pleasure to call you a friend. Have a Happy Birthday today with your lovely lady Michaele!
P.S. Check out how Steve introduces Don’t Stop Believing as “new Escape music for ya” and the crowd goes wild! Steve gives Neal a nice shout-out before his awesome solo too.
Here's the podcast episode I did with Neal back in December!


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Ti Sento 3845zr/42 Milano Rose-Gold Plating Necklace
This TI SENTO - Milano silver necklace 3845ZR/42 with a round brilliant-cut zirconia centrepiece is a timeless beauty. Her frame of rose-gold plating embraces her sinuously. She is the perfect company for your aperitivo.
All TI SENTO - Milano jewels are gift-wrapped with infinite love and care.
Materials: Silver rose gold plated
Stone type: Zirkonia
Colour: Zirconia white rosegold plated


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In the Limelight
The scent of fresh crisp limes, juicy oranges with the zing of ginger, and juniper berries, all sweetened with raw cane sugar and a hint of vanilla . Underneath the sharp no nonsense top notes of effervescent citrus, you will find the gentle sea breeze of salt spring island, all balanced by a sweet woodsy heart of Peru Balsam and Amyris Wood that ultimately leaves you with a smoky yearning. A combination that could tempt anyone who's sworn off the idea of happily ever after into believing in white knights and royal weddings.
Inspired by the book “The Royals Next Door” by Karina Halle


For traffic complaints, please call Speed Enforcement at 602-534-SPEED (602-534-7733) or send an email to [email protected].
We are proud of our close partnership with the City of Phoenix to monitor, assess, and alleviate traffic concerns in the neighborhood. A comprehensive traffic study is conducted every five years and we've implemented effective solutions in the past. In addition, the neighborhood currently sponsors a Traffic Committee and supports an ongoing mitigation plan in cooperation with the City of Phoenix. Together, we can continue to make Windsor Square a safe and enjoyable place to live.
-- Ryan Ewing, Traffic Committee Chair
The stated traffic and circulation goals of the Windsor Square Conservation Plan are to:
The Traffic Committee meets monthly except July and August. The goal of this Committee is to listen to feedback from residents, identify potential solutions, and then implement with Board and City of Phoenix support. If you would like more information, or to join the Committee, please contact us.
October 2019 Update
In the September 2019 meeting, the Traffic Committee prioritized several initiatives for further discussion with the City of Phoenix. The priorities are ranked (1 = Highest Priority to 5 = Lowest Priority) below. For more detail on these above initiatives, please refer to the "April 2019 (Presentation)" document below.
|Long Term Priorities
|Short Term Priorities
|1. Speed Humps
|1. Updated Traffic Study
|2. Speed Trailer
|3. Do Not Enter Signage
|3. Hire Off Duty Patrols
|5. Radar Signs
|5. Trash Can Decals
These Board-supported initiatives were discussed with the Traffic Services Division in late October. Following this discussion, the City agreed to support the following efforts:
The Traffic Committee will continue to work with the City of Phoenix, and residents, on implementation of agreed upon solutions.


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Grenadine makes a fantastic addition to many cocktails with the depth of the pomegranate flavor accompanied by other spices.
-5 oz unsweetened pomegranate juice
-3/4 cup turbinado or demerara sugar
-2 cinnamon sticks
-12 whole cloves
-6 allspice berries or 3 teaspoons of dried allspice
-Place a sauce pan on the stove and turn on to a medium-low heat.
-Immediately add the water and sugar, stirring until you dissolve all of the sugar.
-Add the spices and stir frequently for about 5 minutes, but don't boil.
-Remove from the heat and leave to steep for 10 minutes.
-Pour into a mason jar through a strainer and cheese cloth, then refrigerate. You can also use a coffee filter to pour it through.


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Sioux Falls wins in high scoring fashion
The Sioux Falls offense came back to life on Monday night as Canaries hitters drove in twelve runs on sixteen hits. Jason Repko had the game winning hit in the bottom of the ninth to drive in Brian Humphries in route to a 12-11 win over the Lincoln Saltdogs at Sioux Falls Stadium.
Lincoln (15-28) answered first in the top of the second when Jeremy Hamilton singled in Curt Smith for the first run of the game. Mike Gilmartin followed next as he would reach on an error by first baseman David Bergin that eventually scored Mitch Canham. In the top of the third, the Saltdogs tacked on two more runs from a Curt Smith RBI double and another RBI double from Brian Joynt.
Sioux Falls (19-24) answered back in the bottom of the third as they went on to score four runs. Vickash Ramjit roped an RBI double followed by a two-run homerun from Harrison Kain. David Bergin also hit a solo homer over the right field wall for the fourth run of the inning.
The Saltdogs secured three runs in the top of the fourth when Matt Forgatch hit a two RBI single. Lincoln managed to score the last run of the inning on an error committed by Jeremy Strawn.
The Canaries did pick a run in the bottom of the sixth and seventh innings when Brian Humphries singled to score Harrison Kain. In the bottom of the seventh, Jason Repko hit a towering solo homerun over the left field wall to cut the Saltdogs lead by one.
Lincoln tried to put the game out of reach in the top of the eighth when Curt Smith hit a grand slam that pushed the Saltdogs lead to five. The Birds’ didn’t go down without a fight in the bottom half of the inning as they went on to plate four runs. Brian Humphries hit an RBI single to start off the inning, followed by an RBI single from RJ Perucki and Tyler Shover. The final run in the inning came when Vickash Ramjit hit into a fielder’s choice.
In the bottom of the ninth, Richard Stock hit a double into deep center field to start off the inning. Soon after, Brian Humphries followed with an RBI double to tie the game at eleven apiece. Canaries’ veteran Jason Repko hit the first pitch he saw into deep left field to drive in Brian Humphries to give the Birds’ their fourth walk-off hit of the season.
Canaries’ starter Jeremy Strawn (2-5, 4.89 ERA) recorded the no-decision as he threw six innings on ten hits while giving up five earned runs. Sioux Falls closer Chase Johnson (2-0, 1.59 ERA) picked up his second win as he tossed one inning of relief while striking out three Lincoln batters.
The Birds’ will send Joe Bircher (2-3, 3.80 ERA) Tuesday out to the mound in search of his third win of the season.

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KLM is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, making it the oldest operating airline in the world. But KLM is not the only airline of its age. We have listed the top ten oldest airlines that still exist today:
Number 8 on the list comes from Serbia and, like its predecessors, is also the country's national airline. Like Iberia, Air Serbia was founded 93 years ago. The airline will blow out candles again on June 17th.
Dutch airline KLM is the oldest still in operation in the world! KLM is only slightly older than Avianca, as it will also celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, on October 7th. KLM's first commercial flight was between London and Amsterdam on May 17, 1920. The celebration of this special anniversary started on June 29, 2019, exactly 100 days before October 7th.

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Power outages have generated hundreds of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning as Texans turn to running vehicles and wood fires in homes to stay warm.
A dramatic case took place in the early hours of Wednesday when Houston Police found a woman and child dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after using a running vehicle in their garage to stay warm. As Breitbart Texas reported, law enforcement officials near Houston also found families burning charcoal indoors.
While Texas officials have been sending numerous messages on social media, television and radio, those without power have not been able to receive that information ahead of time.
According to the Houston Chronicle, firefighters and hospitals in Harris County handled more than 300 cases of non-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.
Texas State Representative James Talarico (D-Roundrock) claimed on social media that people were burning furniture for heat and melting snow for water.
Official figures as to casualties or fatalities have not been released by the state as of press time.
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QuestionWhat are the practicalities of declaring final dividends in light of covid-19 and what can companies do if they no longer consider that the payment of a dividend is appropriate?
Dividends have been hit hard by the covid-19 pandemic. Several traditional dividend-paying FTSE 100 companies have announced a full or partial dividend cut. For example, BT announced a suspension of its dividend for two years and Royal Dutch Shell was forced to cut its dividend for the first time in nearly 75 years.
As companies around the world are forced to make tough decisions, we consider the key obligations, options and considerations relating to the payment of dividends in the context of covid-19.
Are companies required to pay a final dividend?
There is no obligation for a company to pay a final dividend unless it is required by the company’s articles of association or the company has otherwise committed to do so (eg, under a shareholders’ agreement). Usually a company’s articles will provide that the shareholders may declare a dividend by ordinary resolution if recommended by the directors. Public companies will typically include a resolution to declare a final dividend of an amount recommended by the directors in their notice of annual general meeting (AGM).
Under the Companies Act 2006, a dividend may only be paid out of a company’s distributable profits as determined by reference to a set of accounts drawn to a specific date, typically the company’s year-end accounts. In addition, common law distribution rules, which focus on the financial position of the company at the time the distribution is made, must also be taken into account. Since some time may have elapsed between the company’s financial year end (being the date of the year-end accounts) and the decision to pay a dividend, companies may decide that they need to prepare interim accounts to support the distributable profits assessment.
When deciding whether to recommend that a dividend be paid and the amount of such dividend, directors must look beyond distributable reserves. Directors should have regard to their common law and equitable duties, and their statutory duties under sections 171-177 of the Companies Act 2006. If the directors fail to consider events occurring after the date of the relevant accounts, they are at risk of a claim for breach of duty.
On 20 May 2020, the Financial Reporting Council updated its guidance for companies preparing financial statements in context of the covid-19 pandemic. The guidance encourages boards to pay attention to capital maintenance, ensuring that sufficient reserves are available when a dividend is paid, not just when it is proposed and that enough resources remain to continue to meet the company’s needs.
If, prior to publishing the notice of AGM, the board considers that it is not appropriate to recommend the payment of a final dividend, no resolution for the declaration of a final dividend should be included.
It’s also worth noting that companies that borrow more than £50,000,000 through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme will be subject to restrictions on their ability to make dividend payments during the period of the loan.
How might the social distancing requirements and other restrictions on holding an AGM impact on final dividends?
The restrictions introduced by the UK government in response to covid-19 have caused issues for companies convening their AGMs. The adjournment of a company’s AGM may mean that the company is unable to declare and pay a final dividend at the proposed time. In such circumstances, the directors may consider the payment of an interim dividend (if permitted by the company’s articles), which typically do not require a shareholder vote.
Can a resolution to declare a final dividend be amended or withdrawn before the AGM?
The notice of AGM will set out the text of all proposed resolutions, including, in the context of a dividend resolution, the board’s recommendation of the proposed amount and payment date. Following publication of the notice, the board may determine that the position of the company has changed such that it is no longer appropriate or permitted to pay a dividend.
If, following its recommendation but prior to the date of the AGM, the board decides that it can no longer recommend the distribution, it may rescind its recommendation and withdraw the resolution from being put to the meeting. Alternatively, if appropriate, the board may reduce the amount recommended to be paid. In this case, it should consider the ability of a proxy to vote on an amendment resolution (and any consequently amended dividend resolution).
On 29 April 2020, the Chartered Governance Institute published guidance on the withdrawal or amendment of resolutions to pay final dividends. The guidance notes that where a company has already published its AGM notice and the board decides to withdraw or amend the dividend resolution, the company should notify shareholders accordingly and explain the reasons for the amendment or withdrawal. Companies subject to the Market Abuse Regulation will also need to update the market as soon as possible.
Can a company cancel a final dividend that has been declared?
The declaration of a final dividend by shareholders creates a debt owed by the company to each shareholder at the dividend record date. The debt is enforceable from the payment date, or where a payment date is not stipulated, the date of the declaration. Once declared, a company may not unilaterally amend, cancel or postpone the dividend unless permitted by its articles, the terms of issue of the relevant shares, or the terms of the declaration of the dividend itself.
Failure to pay, when due, a declared final dividend would allow a shareholder to start proceedings to recover the payment. This may be by way of a debt claim or initiation of compulsory winding-up proceedings. Failure to pay the dividend may also trigger cross-default provisions and constitute an event of default under the company’s facility agreements.
A shareholder resolution will not be sufficient to revoke or cancel a declared dividend. Each shareholder at the record date will have become a creditor of the company and, as such, unanimous consent of those creditors must be obtained to revoke the dividend. A creditors’ scheme or composite members’/creditors’ scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006 could also be undertaken to effect the cancellation of a declared dividend.
Alternatively, a company may request that certain significant shareholders agree to a delay in their payment or to waive the dividend completely. Another option may be to resolve to pay the declared dividend in scrip rather than cash (subject to having the required authority to allot such shares).
It should be noted that the interests of creditors take precedence where the company is or is likely to become insolvent after a dividend is recommended or paid. In this situation, the directors should withhold payment of the dividend on the basis that it would be capable of being set aside as a preference and/or transaction at an undervalue under sections 238 and 239 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Payment of a dividend in these circumstances would also constitute a breach of fiduciary duty by the directors.
Has any other guidance been published relating to dividends during the covid-19 crisis?
On 25 March 2020, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) published a notice that makes temporary changes to the Dividend Procedure Timetable 2020. The market notice provides that, until further notice, the LSE will permit a deferral period of up to 30 business days for payment of a dividend, but no more than 60 business days after the record date. Any deferral of a dividend payment must be notified to the LSE stock situations team without delay. After the deferral period has expired, the dividend must be paid or cancelled and the company should notify the LSE stock situations team and the market of any cancellation without delay.
What can we learn from the impact of covid-19 on the payment of final dividends?
Companies should consider the measures that could be put in place now, which would mitigate similar issues in future. Amendments to a company’s articles that provide greater flexibility for the company are likely to be particularly useful. For example, a company’s articles could provide that any dividend (final or interim) will not constitute a debt and may be reduced, revoked or deferred by the directors at any time prior to payment.
The Investment Association said: “Once these challenging times have passed, shareholders will expect companies to restart their payments to their shareholders as soon as it is prudent to do so. In the meantime, we will stand together with British businesses to weather the storm.”
Edwina Daws is a corporate associate at White & Case.


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Colour is a vital part of building out your brand personality as it has the ability to convey message and meaning without words. Remember though, branding is the sum of a few different components: logo, typography, texture, imagery, tone of voice, animations, customer service, colour and any other brand touchpoint. All of those components need to work together to create that optimal brand experience so customers come back again and again. Colour being one of the first things they’ll notice makes it all that much more important to consider.
“People make up their minds within 90 seconds of their initial interactions with products. About 62‐90% of the assessment is based on colours alone. So, prudent use of colours can contribute not only to differentiating products from competitors, but also to influencing moods and feelings.”
- Colour Harmony is a great starting point for choosing your palette
- Common colour expectations makes it easy to narrow down your palette
- Specific colours can target certain genders & countries
- Learn what tools can help you pick colour palettes
I don’t want to overwhelm (or bore) you with too much terminology or get too involved with the psychology of colour because it can get very complex very quickly. Instead, I will show you how combining three basic things: Colour Harmony, colour personality traits and colour targeting will help you achieve a palette that doesn’t just fit but enhances the brand personality you’re trying to portray.
I’m going to skip the primary, secondary and tertiary colour explanations (feel free to have a refresh of those here) and jump right into what makes a palette sing. This is called Colour Harmony.
What is Colour Harmony?
Colour Harmony is the arrangement of colours that engages the eye to create a pleasing and balanced visual experience. You need Colour Harmony for your palette to be effective. To achieve it you need the correct formulas, so let’s go over three basic formulas that you can use while creating your palette.
Colour Harmony formulas
Analogous – Based on two or more colors that sit side-by-side on the color wheel. These colours match well together and create a comfortable palette. Be careful to have enough contrast between the shades of your palette or your design will start to blur together and you’ll be left with no hierarchy.
Insurance Jack uses a few different blue colours that mingle nicely together. There is clear hierarchy and the mood is calm. They even took the palette a step further and made sure their imagery contained blue, which enhances the palette even more. Notice how the all the colours provide an nice contrast so information is always legible and there is a clear hierarchy.
Monochromatic – This harmony focuses on using varying tints, tones and shades of the same colour family. It’s typically the easiest and safest to use. You can very rarely go wrong when implementing this color scheme.
Netlife Research makes great use of green shades to create a bold, fresh and high contrast colour palette. I like to think Monochromatic is like doubling down on a specific colour. Netlife went all in on green and the results are stunning.
Complementary – To be complementary means you have two or more colors opposite of each other on the color wheel. This color scheme is the middle ground between monochromatic and analogous. It gives you more visual variety and isn’t as hard to implement.
Magnium’s use of complementary colours is unique and eye-catching. The cool temperature of blue is contrasted by the warmth of the yellow and orange to create a well balanced colour palette that feels fresh and welcoming.
Those 3 colour harmonies are a great place to start when choosing colours that will create a pleasing and eye catching palette but how do you know which colour represents your brand personality?
Which colours represent what?
Colours in general have common personality expectations attached to them. As you’ll see in the graphic below, companies are able to align themselves with colours because they represent certain personality traits that match those of the company.
Obviously these are very basic examples and each of these colours has their own range of tints, tones and shades. Just think of these as your starting point and work to find different tones to create that perfect colour harmony.
Do certain colours target certain genders?
If your product’s target audience has a clear cut main gender, it’s very important to understand certain colours can resonate more with them. Studies (colour preferences)have shown that men tend to gravitate towards bold colours while women prefer softer colours. Men also prefer darker tones of those bold colours while women responded more to lighter tones of soft colours.
Knowing these little nuances can be the difference between hitting your target market or completely missing the mark but it’s just not genders to be aware of. You have to think of cultures and location as well!
Colours around the world
Did you know that in Belgium blue is a colour used for baby girls while pink is used for baby boys? While in the USA it’s the opposite. Knowing which colours mean what in different parts of the world can be very useful so you don’t offend or target the wrong audience. If you are designing in or for different countries please take a look at this handy colour chart showing what colours mean in different areas of the world.
https://www.six-degrees.com/pdf/International-Color-Symbolism-Chart.pdf(International colour symbolism)
Legibility in colour palettes
Sometimes colours that look fantastic and read well at large sizes disappear and become illegible at small sizes. Make sure to test your palette on different size shapes and text to double check it’ll work at all sizes. The last thing you want to is to choose an amazing looking palette for it to fail at different sizes.
What tool can I use to find colour harmony?
There are quite a few colour picker tools out there and you’ll find a list at the bottom of this article. Having said that, there is one that sticks out as a go to tool for me. It’s called Adobe Color CC. http://kuler.adobe.com
You can simply pick your desired colour harmony formula (or what Adobe calls Colour Rule) and play around with the colour wheel until you get to your desired palette. Super simple to pick up and super quick! Take it for a spin!
Colour is obviously an important part of your branding. It’s one of the first things people notice when they look at your product so having a pleasing palette will help entice them to spend a little more time with you. I know it can seem a little daunting at first but take it one step at a time. If you know the personality you’re trying to portray through your branding it makes picking your colour a lot easier.
Just remember, colour is only one part of the branding equation. Have a read about how typography helps define brand personality as well.
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Wall or Plank
Braynar shuddered as the pair stepped onto the ship. He had not known much about the Captain or his guests plans, but that would serve him little now. The fact he was still alive was a miracle, and one obviously by design. If he wished to remain breathing, he needed to be very careful about what he did next.
The first was the Knight. He was obviously a Knight. He walked like a Knight, had the bearing of a Knight, had the viscous discerning gaze of a Knight, and all aboard the ship looked on him for the Knight he was. The fact he was now dressed in full plate and bore a shield with arms emblazoned was simple confirmation. The man would be obviously a Knight if he wore rags.
As strange as it was, it was the young man behind him that Braynar feared more, for it was he that had rendered him helpless with a single arrow. The sailor did not know much about archery, but despite appearances, it was obvious he was in charge, and just as lethal as the Knight. The fact the boy could place his arrows with pinpoint accuracy, not to kill, in the dark, was testament to his skill.
It was the deceptiveness of the boy’s appearance that gave him pause. The fact he could easily kill most men at a hundred yards, warred with his pretty face and soft voice. He would fetch a staggering price at the slave auctions of Lys, although Braynar suspected the buyer might come to regret their purchase.
The boy began to question his companion, although he spoke no Bravossi, and the man he questioned little common tongue. Braynar knew a bit more, but kept silent until he could determine the direction of the conversation. The young man was named Aaron, a noble of some sort. He questions revolved around the kidnapping, and something called a Septa.
Aaron turned to Braynar and continued the questioning, and the full force of the boy’s personality hit him; the charming smile, the emerald green eyes, and the respectful tones. There was no guile in those eyes, and there was something terrifying about such a mixture of honesty and lethality. Indeed, the boy wielded his raw goodness like a weapon. Given enough time, and the circumstance, many would do anything the boy asked, would want to do what he asked and more, not the least of which being it would probably be the right thing.
“So what should I do with them?” Aaron finally asked the Knight. “Kill them?” by the tone, it was not the alternative he preferred, “Send them to the wall?”
“Give them the choice.” responded the Knight.
Aaron raised his eyebrows thoughtfully and put the question to the pair of them. Braynar and his companion both indicated the wall. Life of any kind was always preferable to death.
“So?” asked the Knight.
“I would prefer not to kill them without proof of their guilt.” replied Aaron with some further thought. “We will bring them to my Father so he can question them before we do anything more. He at least speaks some Braavosi and may learn something I have not. I don’t think he would have any objection to turning them over to the Night’s Watch. He might even set them free if it turns out they were innocent… or if they tell him something he considers of value.”


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This is my new watch, which was an unexpected and very pleasing gift.
It is a Certina DS Caimano, and its design, colour and look-and-feel perfectly suit my taste in watches.
I consider it a special watch, which I only wear on nice occasions rather than daily.
I decided to capture its beauty using my macro lens and some ambient natural light.
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Today we dove into the causes of the Civil War through a step by step, document based argument. We did a Lit Circle analysis of documents representing an array of points of view on slavery from before the Civil War in our DocBlock, followed by an examination of a Republican campaign poster and platform for the 1860 election and of excerpts from various statements of secession issued by the states that voted to leave the Union at the beginning of the Civil War. We ended the day by discussing why there are persistent misunderstandings about the causes of the war by examining some documents about John Brown as one feature of how America redefined its past in the late 1800's and early 1900's to support segregation and discrimination at that time.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: We have moved Chapter 16 to THURSDAY, 10/12 and Exam 2 to MONDAY, 10/16!!! Since so many will be out taking the PSAT on Wednesday, we needed to make this shift.

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Aksys Games will be localizing yet another otome visual novel from Idea Factory’s Otomate brand. They have picked up 7’scarlet and will be releasing it on Vita in North America.
After her brother goes missing in a mysterious town, Hanamaki Ichiko teams up with the Forbidden Okunezato Club to look for him. As they investigate, strange incidents continue to occur. These events lead to several locals getting involved as well. Naturally, the protagonist bonds with the cast over the course of the story and may find love.
Aksys intends on releasing 7’scarlet in 2018.


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Crawford County, IL has a population of 19,441 people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $47,364. Between 2015 and 2016 the population of Crawford County, IL declined from 19,541 to 19,441, a 0.51% decrease and its median household income declined from $47,468 to $47,364, a 0.22% decrease.
The population of Crawford County, IL is 91.1% White, 4.19% Black, and 2.13% Hispanic. 4.32% of the people in Crawford County, IL speak a non-English language, and 98.9% are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Crawford County, IL are Lincoln Trail College, with 234 graduates, N/A, with N/A graduates, and N/A, with N/A graduates.
The median property value in Crawford County, IL is $82,000, and the homeownership rate is 79.3%. Most people in Crawford County, IL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 16 minutes. The average car ownership in Crawford County, IL is 2 cars per household.
Crawford County, IL is the 59th most populated county in Illinois and borders Clark County, IL; Jasper County, IL; Lawrence County, IL; Richland County, IL; Knox County, IN; and Sullivan County, IN& 1 more.

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THE FULL KIT IS A LIMITED EDITION--there are only 4 left.
The kit includes: Cross stitch pattern/chart, Rainbow Gallery fibers, DMC or Sullivan's floss, 32ct Ant. White linen, fat quarter of fabric for making pillow (fabric may vary), & pillow making instructions.
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