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The Dunn household favors fruity smoothies and waffles for breakfast, but often a helping of art is served, too. The family’s shotgun-style kitchen empties out into what artist Gina Marie Dunn, 33, of Highland Park calls “the heart of the home” — the breakfast room.
Here, Dunn’s husband and three young children start the day with art du jour on the walls. Dunn creates her serene, vibrant, abstract art in the family’s detached garage and puts it in the breakfast room for final critiques.
“Our collection always rotates,” she says. “Sometimes it’s my art. Sometimes it’s the kids’ art.”
Dunn, often wearing yoga garb, slips a fistful of spinach into the kids’ smoothies every morning. She teaches yoga as well as art classes.
“The other day, my daughter Annabella saw the spinach going into the blender and said, ‘Mom, has that been in our smoothies all this time?’” Dunn says.
The breakfast-room art display lets Dunn look at the art in a new setting, and the showings seem to open dialogues with the family. Conversations about life and emotions crop up; the kids often use the art to talk about their joys and fears.
“It helps you look at it with new eyes, and you get that shift in perspective,” she says.
Recently, Dunn asked Annabella, 6, if she thought one of the paintings seemed finished.
“Oh, no, Mommy, it needs glitter and purple sparkles over there,” she said.
“You’re soooo right,” Dunn told her.
“They keep it real,” Dunn says, a hint of her native Brooklyn accent hanging on even though she’s spent most of her life in Dallas.
Husband Craig’s opinion matters too. Dunn can sense by his reaction when he’s moved by a particular piece.
A Loyola University graduate, Dunn initially went into corporate public relations and later began teaching art to children. She teaches at Art Stop in Dallas and is a summer art educator at the Dallas Museum of Art. Her communications experience helps in her teaching and in marketing her art.
In 2010, the downtown Omni Dallas Hotel ordered 25 paintings and needed them in two weeks. She created an assembly line in her studio to get it done.
The big sale validated Dunn’s work commercially. Another event in her life confirmed a greater purpose for her art.
While expecting her third child, a son named Mack, Dunn had a difficult pregnancy; it provided an aspect change like no other.
“We didn’t know if he was going to make it. There were tumors showing up in his lungs, and we found out about it during a routine sonogram,” she says. “I turned to my art as therapy to kind of deal with this grave diagnosis.”
She put her daughter and first son to bed each night and then retreated to her studio, painting to cope and process all of the uncertainties.
“I could go through the whole day distracted with two young kids at the time,” she says, “but at night when I was out in the studio, it was this time where I could bond and connect with the baby on the way.”
She says that this became a meditative, spiritual time to process her fears and put forth hope for a positive outcome.
“My body sort of became a conduit for this energy. You get in that flow state, which artists and athletes commonly find, where everything else just falls away,” she says.
‘Our little miracle’
The day came for Mack’s grand entrance into this world.
“There was a SWAT-like medical team of experts ready to whisk him away when he was born. They scanned him immediately and there were no more tumors.
“He was our little miracle, and if it wasn’t for that experience, I wouldn’t have gotten back to my art.”
Dunn, an eloquent, almost poetic communicator, often has thoughts, stories or words embedded in her paintings.
A stack of locked diaries from her youth, filled with words and sketches on lined paper, perhaps marked the beginning of her path to artistic expression.
“Writing is another tool for expression,” she says. “Diary or journal writing is about the process of getting it out on paper and putting it behind you and then turning the page to find a blank slate where you are ready to move on.”
Displaying her art in an online gallery called theartmenu.com, Dunn shares her talents with the masses, but some of her most valued input comes over waffles from a certain beloved panel of art critics.
Clare Miers is a Dallas freelance writer.
Check out Gina Marie Dunn’s art: GinaMarieDunn.com.


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Check out this photo of John and Zora......what a pair! She just loves to rest her big head on him. I think the two of them were destined to be together.
We did manage to get a ride in on Sunday. We took one of our usual trails near where we live; the abandoned railroad line. There are 3 sections of this railroad line, and it goes for about 4-5 miles. On the first section, you have to get off the trail to go on the street a short distance to cross over the Indiana Toll Road (this was always a challenge at first -- fast, noisy traffic below the bridge!). The second and third sections are separated by a street. It is a county road, not too heavily traveled, so no big deal. The last section of the line takes us to the path that leads to the county park which is set up with horse trails.
On Sunday we got to the end of the third section, turned around to come back home, and were surprised by a big change on the trail. There was a large piece of equipment moving gigantic chunks of concrete across the railroad line!! Turns out some people bought the property (lots of acres!), and are going to build a home. They are blocking off the railroad line!! On this particular section there is no alternate route to get to the county park -- the only road nearby is a U.S. highway with a LOT of traffic, going very fast. So that route is not an option.
We are so bummed!!! We have lost a really good riding trail. We can still ride up to that section and turn around, but we will no longer be able to ride all the way to the park......this puts a MAJOR cramp in our riding style. I am afraid that slowly we are going to lose all the good riding spots near our home.
I keep trying to tell myself that once one door closes, another opens -- we can concentrate on developing some trails north of where we live where there are horse-friendly property owners. I guess things can't stay the same forever! It is still sort of sad....

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- Chemical imaging
Chemical imaging (as quantitative - chemical mapping) is the analytical capability to create a visual image of components distribution from simultaneous measurement of spectra and spatial, time informations.
The main idea - for chemical imaging, the analyst may choose to take as many data spectrum measured at a particular chemical component in spatial location at time; this is useful for chemical identification and quantification. Alternatively, selecting an image plane at a particular data spectrum (PCA - multivariable data of wavelength, spatial location at time) can map the spatial distribution of sample components, provided that their spectral signatures are different at the selected data spectrum.
Software for chemical imaging is most specific and distinguished from chemical methods such as chemometrics.
Spectral imaging is most often applied to either solid or gel samples, and has applications in chemistry, biology, medicine, pharmacy (see also for example: Chemical Imaging Without Dyeing), food science, biotechnology, agriculture and industry (see for example:NIR Chemical Imaging in Pharmaceutical Industry and Pharmaceutical Process Analytical Technology:). NIR, IR and Raman chemical imaging is also referred to as hyperspectral, spectroscopic, spectral or multispectral imaging (also see microspectroscopy). However, other ultra-sensitive and selective imaging techniques are also in use that involve either UV-visible or fluorescence microspectroscopy. Many imaging techniques can be used to analyze samples of all sizes, from the single molecule to the cellular level in biology and medicine, and to images of planetary systems in astronomy, but different instrumentation is employed for making observations on such widely different systems.
Imaging instrumentation is composed of three components: a radiation source to illuminate the sample, a spectrally selective element, and usually a detector array (the camera) to collect the images. When many stacked spectral channels (wavelengths) are collected for different locations of the microspectrometer focus on a line or planar array in the focal plane, the data is called hyperspectral; fewer wavelength data sets are called multispectral. The data format is called a hypercube. The data set may be visualized as a data cube, a three-dimensional block of data spanning two spatial dimensions (x and y), with a series of wavelengths (lambda) making up the third (spectral) axis. The hypercube can be visually and mathematically treated as a series of spectrally resolved images (each image plane corresponding to the image at one wavelength) or a series of spatially resolved spectra.
Many materials, both manufactured and naturally occurring, derive their functionality from the spatial distribution of sample components. For example, extended release pharmaceutical formulations can be achieved by using a coating that acts as a barrier layer. The release of active ingredient is controlled by the presence of this barrier, and imperfections in the coating, such as discontinuities, may result in altered performance. In the semi-conductor industry, irregularities or contaminants in silicon wafers or printed micro-circuits can lead to failure of these components. The functionality of biological systems is also dependent upon chemical gradients – a single cell, tissue, and even whole organs function because of the very specific arrangement of components. It has been shown that even small changes in chemical composition and distribution may be an early indicator of disease.
Any material that depends on chemical gradients for functionality may be amenable to study by an analytical technique that couples spatial and chemical characterization. To efficiently and effectively design and manufacture such materials, the ‘what’ and the ‘where’ must both be measured. The demand for this type of analysis is increasing as manufactured materials become more complex. Chemical imaging techniques is critical to understanding modern manufactured products and in some casses is a non-destructive technique so that samples are preserved for further testing.
- 1 History
- 2 Principles
- 3 Sampling and samples
- 4 See also
- 5 References
- 6 Further reading
- 7 External links
Commercially available laboratory-based chemical imaging systems emerged in the early 1990s (ref. 1-5). In addition to economic factors, such as the need for sophisticated electronics and extremely high-end computers, a significant barrier to commercialization of infrared imaging was that the focal plane array (FPA) needed to read IR images were not readily available as commercial items. As high-speed electronics and sophisticated computers became more commonplace, and infrared cameras became readily commercially available, laboratory chemical imaging systems were introduced.
Initially used for novel research in specialized laboratories, chemical imaging became a more commonplace analytical technique used for general R&D, quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) in less than a decade. The rapid acceptance of the technology in a variety of industries (pharmaceutical, polymers, semiconductors, security, forensics and agriculture) rests in the wealth of information characterizing both chemical composition and morphology. The parallel nature of chemical imaging data makes it possible to analyze multiple samples simultaneously for applications that require high throughput analysis in addition to characterizing a single sample.
Chemical imaging shares the fundamentals of vibrational spectroscopic techniques, but provides additional information by way of the simultaneous acquisition of spatially resolved spectra. It combines the advantages of digital imaging with the attributes of spectroscopic measurements. Briefly, vibrational spectroscopy measures the interaction of light with matter. Photons that interact with a sample are either absorbed or scattered; photons of specific energy are absorbed, and the pattern of absorption provides information, or a fingerprint, on the molecules that are present in the sample.
On the other hand, in terms of the observation setup, chemical imaging can be carried out in one of the following modes: (optical) absorption, emission (fluorescence), (optical) transmission or scattering (Raman). A consensus currently exists that the fluorescence (emission) and Raman scattering modes are the most sensitive and powerful, but also the most expensive.
In a transmission measurement, the radiation goes through a sample and is measured by a detector placed on the far side of the sample. The energy transferred from the incoming radiation to the molecule(s) can be calculated as the difference between the quantity of photons that were emitted by the source and the quantity that is measured by the detector. In a diffuse reflectance measurement, the same energy difference measurement is made, but the source and detector are located on the same side of the sample, and the photons that are measured have re-emerged from the illuminated side of the sample rather than passed through it. The energy may be measured at one or multiple wavelengths; when a series of measurements are made, the response curve is called a spectrum.
A key element in acquiring spectra is that the radiation must somehow be energy selected – either before or after interacting with the sample. Wavelength selection can be accomplished with a fixed filter, tunable filter, spectrograph, an interferometer, or other devices. For a fixed filter approach, it is not efficient to collect a significant number of wavelengths, and multispectral data are usually collected. Interferometer-based chemical imaging requires that entire spectral ranges be collected, and therefore results in hyperspectral data. Tunable filters have the flexibility to provide either multi- or hyperspectral data, depending on analytical requirements.
Some words common in spectroscopy, optical microscopy and photography have been adapted or their scope modified for their use in chemical imaging. They include: resolution, field of view and magnification. There are two types of resolution in chemical imaging. The spectral resolution refers to the ability to resolve small energy differences; it applies to the spectral axis. The spatial resolution is the minimum distance between two objects that is required for them to be detected as distinct objects. The spatial resolution is influenced by the field of view, a physical measure of the size of the area probed by the analysis. In imaging, the field of view is a product of the magnification and the number of pixels in the detector array. The magnification is a ratio of the physical area of the detector array divided by the area of the sample field of view. Higher magnifications for the same detector image a smaller area of the sample.
Types of vibrational chemical imaging instruments
Chemical imaging has been implemented for mid-infrared, near-infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. As with their bulk spectroscopy counterparts, each imaging technique has particular strengths and weaknesses, and are best suited to fulfill different needs.
Mid-infrared chemical imaging
Mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy probes fundamental molecular vibrations, which arise in the spectral range 2,500-25,000 nm. Commercial imaging implementations in the MIR region employ hyperspectral imagers or Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) interferometers, depending on the application. The MIR absorption bands tend to be relatively narrow and well-resolved; direct spectral interpretation is often possible by an experienced spectroscopist. MIR spectroscopy can distinguish subtle changes in chemistry and structure, and is often used for the identification of unknown materials. The absorptions in this spectral range are relatively strong; for this reason, sample presentation is important to limit the amount of material interacting with the incoming radiation in the MIR region. Data can be collected in reflectance, transmission, or emission mode. Water is a very strong absorber of MIR radiation and wet samples often require advanced sampling procedures (such as attenuated total reflectance). Commercial instruments include point and line mapping, and imaging.
For types of MIR microscope, see Microscopy#Infrared microscopy.
Atmospheric windows in the infrared spectrum are also employed to perform chemical imaging remotely. In these spectral regions the atmospheric gases (mainly water and CO2) present low absorption and allow infrared viewing over kilometer distances. Target molecules can then be viewed using the selective absorption/emission processes described above. An example of the chemical imaging of a simultaneous release of SF6 and NH3 is shown in the image.
Near-infrared chemical imaging
The analytical near infrared (NIR) region spans the range from approximately 700-2,500 nm. The absorption bands seen in this spectral range arise from overtones and combination bands of O-H, N-H, C-H and S-H stretching and bending vibrations. Absorption is one to two orders of magnitude smaller in the NIR compared to the MIR; this phenomenon eliminates the need for extensive sample preparation. Thick and thin samples can be analyzed without any sample preparation, it is possible to acquire NIR chemical images through some packaging materials, and the technique can be used to examine hydrated samples, within limits. Intact samples can be imaged in transmittance or diffuse reflectance.
The lineshapes for overtone and combination bands tend to be much broader and more overlapped than for the fundamental bands seen in the MIR. Often, multivariate methods are used to separate spectral signatures of sample components. NIR chemical imaging is particularly useful for performing rapid, reproducible and non-destructive analyses of known materials. NIR imaging instruments are typically based on a hyperspectral camera, a tunable filter or an FT-IR interferometer. External light source is always needed, such as sun (outdoor scans, remote sensing) or a halogen lamp (laboratory, industrial measurements).
Raman chemical imaging
The Raman shift chemical imaging spectral range spans from approximately 50 to 4,000 cm−1; the actual spectral range over which a particular Raman measurement is made is a function of the laser excitation frequency. The basic principle behind Raman spectroscopy differs from the MIR and NIR in that the x-axis of the Raman spectrum is measured as a function of energy shift (in cm−1) relative to the frequency of the laser used as the source of radiation. Briefly, the Raman spectrum arises from inelastic scattering of incident photons, which requires a change in polarizability with vibration, as opposed to infrared absorption, which requires a change in dipole moment with vibration. The end result is spectral information that is similar and in many cases complementary to the MIR. The Raman effect is weak - only about one in 107 photons incident to the sample undergoes Raman scattering. Both organic and inorganic materials possess a Raman spectrum; they generally produce sharp bands that are chemically specific. Fluorescence is a competing phenomenon and, depending on the sample, can overwhelm the Raman signal, for both bulk spectroscopy and imaging implementations.
Raman chemical imaging requires little or no sample preparation. However, physical sample sectioning may be used to expose the surface of interest, with care taken to obtain a surface that is as flat as possible. The conditions required for a particular measurement dictate the level of invasiveness of the technique, and samples that are sensitive to high power laser radiation may be damaged during analysis. It is relatively insensitive to the presence of water in the sample and is therefore useful for imaging samples that contain water such as biological material.
Fluorescence imaging (visible and NIR)
This emission microspectroscopy mode is the most sensitive in both visible and FT-NIR microspectroscopy, and has therefore numerous biomedical, biotechnological and agricultural applications. There are several powerful, highly specific and sensitive fluorescence techniques that are currently in use, or still being developed; among the former are FLIM, FRAP, FRET and FLIM-FRET; among the latter are NIR fluorescence and probe-sensitivity enhanced NIR fluorescence microspectroscopy and nanospectroscopy techniques (see "Further reading" section).
Sampling and samples
The value of imaging lies in the ability to resolve spatial heterogeneities in solid-state or gel/gel-like samples. Imaging a liquid or even a suspension has limited use as constant sample motion serves to average spatial information, unless ultra-fast recording techniques are employed as in fluorescence correlation microspectroscopy or FLIM obsevations where a single molecule may be monitored at extremely high (photon) detection speed. High-throughput experiments (such as imaging multi-well plates) of liquid samples can however provide valuable information. In this case, the parallel acquisition of thousands of spectra can be used to compare differences between samples, rather than the more common implementation of exploring spatial heterogeneity within a single sample.
Similarly, there is no benefit in imaging a truly homogeneous sample, as a single point spectrometer will generate the same spectral information. Of course the definition of homogeneity is dependent on the spatial resolution of the imaging system employed. For MIR imaging, where wavelengths span from 3-10 micrometres, objects on the order of 5 micrometres may theoretically be resolved. The sampled areas are limited by current experimental implementations because illumination is provided by the interferometer. Raman imaging may be able to resolve particles less than 1 micrometre in size, but the sample area that can be illuminated is severely limited. With Raman imaging, it is considered impractical to image large areas and, consequently, large samples. FT-NIR chemical/hyperspectral imaging usually resolves only larger objects (>10 micrometres), and is better suited for large samples because illumination sources are readily available. However, FT-NIR microspectroscopy was recently reported to be capable of about 1.2 micron (micrometer) resolution in biological samples Furthermore, two-photon excitation FCS experiments were reported to have attained 15 nanometer resolution on biomembrane thin films with a special coincidence photon-counting setup.
The concept of the detection limit for chemical imaging is quite different than for bulk spectroscopy, as it depends on the sample itself. Because a bulk spectrum represents an average of the materials present, the spectral signatures of trace components are simply overwhelmed by dilution. In imaging however, each pixel has a corresponding spectrum. If the physical size of the trace contaminant is on the order of the pixel size imaged on the sample, its spectral signature will likely be detectable. If however, the trace component is dispersed homogeneously (relative to pixel image size) throughout a sample, it will not be detectable. Therefore, detection limits of chemical imaging techniques are strongly influenced by particle size, the chemical and spatial heterogeneity of the sample, and the spatial resolution of the image.
Data analysis methods for chemical imaging data sets typically employ mathematical algorithms common to single point spectroscopy or to image analysis. The reasoning is that the spectrum acquired by each detector is equivalent to a single point spectrum; therefore pre-processing, chemometrics and pattern recognition techniques are utilized with the similar goal to separate chemical and physical effects and perform a qualitative or quantitative characterization of individual sample components. In the spatial dimension, each chemical image is equivalent to a digital image and standard image analysis and robust statistical analysis can be used for feature extraction.
- Multispectral image
- Imaging spectroscopy
- hyperspectral imaging
- Thermal infrared spectroscopy
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OPINION: This article contains commentary which reflects the author’s opinion
Trump nemesis Adam Kinzinger just got the worst kind of bad news for a politician – he is about to be gerrymandered into political oblivion by the Illinois Democrats.
Trump famously has a list of GOP Reps he wants to primary and unseat heading into the 2022 midterms and it looks like he can save his money and time going after Kinzinger.
Because the Illinois Democrats are going to beat Trump to the punch. While redistricting favors the GOP because they control way more state governments, the Dems do control a few with enough votes to ignore the GOP when it comes to the critical redistricting process.
One of them is Illinois.
So the Dems will do what they do and gerrymander the heck of the state and the most obvious person to send packing is none other than Adam Kinzinger.
If he thought his attacks on Trump would save him, he was wrong. The map is not done yet so he has hope of escaping with his seat but if he does that he will surely face Trump’s primary challenger.
“If I lose my district, we’ll take a look then,” Adam said. “But I’m not too freaked out.”
Illinois lawmakers are on the verge of rolling out a new congressional map that will very likely gut Kinzinger’s exurban Chicago seat, according to several sources close to the redistricting process, leaving him with just a few bleak options for remaining in office next year.
The elimination of his district would force the veteran Republican congressman to choose between running in unfamiliar territory, possibly against another incumbent, or making a long shot run for governor or Senate in a blue state — and that assumes Kinzinger could prevail in a GOP primary after spending the last year criticizing a former president who remains beloved by the base.
“Adam, right now, he and I get along great. What he’s doing, he’s doing. But if you look at the Republican electorate in any one of those districts — probably not,” said Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) when asked if Kinzinger could win in a different seat. “It’d be hard.”
Democrats in the state insist that Kinzinger’s likely fate is driven solely by geographical considerations. Thanks to declining population, Illinois is losing one of its 18 congressional districts, and Democrats in charge of the process need some of Kinzinger’s blue-leaning voters to shore up Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) and an open seat in the northwest corner held by retiring Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.).
Illinois is one of only a handful of states where Democrats have total control over redistricting, which means they’ll attempt to maximize party gains through the new map.
A new congressional map being rolled out in Illinois is expected to eliminate Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s district, forcing him to seek other ways to remain in public office next year. https://t.co/CwMEU0tXZR
— Newsmax (@newsmax) August 25, 2021
Article Source : TheConservativeOpinion.com


LG Intros its Z360 Ultrabook
The LG Z360 measures 0.5 inches thick and weighs 2.5 pounds making it one of the most portable 13.3-inch laptops around as of the moment. Also, it has a 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS display with wide viewing angles, up to an Intel Core i7 processor, and room for two microSD card slots.
At the same time as the notebook having a plastic case to fit it, it is a exceptionally strapping sensation that said ultrabook that is thinner than most metal models.
If you could remember, LG has made a benchmark of fascinating design pronouncements with its very own Z360. Along with all the many is one which is the touchpad that does not attribute physical at all.
In its place, a touch surface that sits flush with the palm rest and which you can tap to click is placed. Also, thin lines which separate the left and right click areas toward the bottom of the touchpad are kept with the design, which you can “click” by a simple tap.
The Z360 has a row of dedicated Windows 8 function keys on the left side of the keyboard. It can be pressed to switch applications, search for applications, files, or documents, open your settings menu, or perform other actions.


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‘Donda’ is set to arrive today, July 23.
The mixtape, ‘Bigger Than Life or Death,’ features Lil Baby, Future, and more.
The video was directed by Christian Breslauer.
‘We are thrilled to be partnering for the first time with Hulu for this year's livestream and are excited that the Lollapalooza fans who cannot be with us in Chicago have such...
From Beck to Spice Girls to a few of the finest hip-hop records ever released, the best albums of 1996 are incredibly diverse.
On ‘Teflon Don,’ Rick Ross lived up to his mafia moniker with outsized charisma and a lush, cinematic album to sell his rap fantasy.
The festival is scheduled for August 22.
The rapper's much-anticipated new album will drop this Friday, July 23.
From art house shorts to visionary stylings and tongue-in-cheek parodies, here are just a few decade-defining 90s music videos.
The video was directed by Mike Holland and Justin Fleischer.
The album is rumored to include a limited number of guest features.
The concert is scheduled for Thursday, July 22.
Guru and DJ Premier are among hip-hop’s most iconic duos, with albums like ‘Hard To Earn’ and songs like ‘Mass Appeal.’ Here are their best songs.
Known as “The Clown Prince of Hip-Hop,” Biz Markie’s larger-than-life persona was equally matched by his musical brilliance.
The track follows Logic’s latest single, ‘Vaccine.’

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I remember the first time I gazed upon the trailer for this film and heard the ever catchy "Friction" by Imagine Dragons. I remember how the anxiety inducing action accompanied the music beautifully and thought after 22 years, I may actually have a desire to watch a Mission Impossible film. Since the Fallout of the trailer, I've caught up on all five previous entries into the franchise.
Mission Impossible: Fallout tells the story of Ethan Hunt's continual quest to end the Syndicate following their leader's capture from Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. For the first time in the franchise's history a villain, in Sean Harris' "Solomon Lane", returns. The element of villainy in this alone is what make this a must see film. The antagonist element of Fallout adds a depth with its' twists and turns that few films now a days can pull off. Most twists are spoiled by the trailers or other marketing elements. That's not the case for Fallout.
As with twists and turns, viewers are also treated to a solid progression of plot. At a two hour and twenty-seven minute run time, the film never feels like it drags or overlooks any detail. It's a film which is a cinematic masterpiece in it's delivery of development, call back to previous installments and its' action. Not to mention that there are terrific character moments that stop the film for just a moment to really demonstrate that even in the midst of chaos and action, beautiful moments can still occur. Few of these moments may even make you shed a tear or two.
While the film is filled with excellent execution, pacing and outstanding character development; it's not without its' action. Let's be honest, that's why we come to see these Mission Impossible films. Fallout stands out though in its' aim to deliver action that is exquisitely shot and grounded in ways few films can pull off. The most ingenious aspect of these action sequences is that they actually progress the plot forward. There have purpose, they are not merely existing to make the stars look cool.
Overall, Mission Impossible Fallout is honestly one of this year's best films. With a plot that paces itself extremely well, character development and dynamic that will make you tear up and action that is beautifully shot and delivered. Fallout, again, is a must see.
FINAL SCORE: 5/5
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- Meeting abstract
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Influence of dissolved organic matter on the bioavailability of hydrophobic organic pollutants in sediments investigated by bioassays
© Wruss et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2007
- Published: 14 November 2007
- Organic Matter
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon
- Toxicity Effect
- High Water
Only little attention has been paid to hetero polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (N-, S- or O-substituted PAHs), a group of substances which is found together with PAHs. Hetero PAHs typically show a higher water solubility and a higher bioavailability than the structurally corresponding PAHs. The focus was to study the toxicity of fluorene and the similar hetero PAHs as carbazole, dibenzothiophene and dibenzofuran. Bioassays were carried out with Heterocypris incongruens (Ostracod Toxkit F) and Vibrio fischeri (Lumistox). H. incongruens show the highest sensitivity to carbazole, V. fischeri are most sensitive to dibenzofuran from the studied substances. In the presence of natural sediment toxicity was dramatically reduced. This effect can be deduced to the presence of organic matter (e.g. humic acids) in solid and dissolved form. A aqueous mix of all tested PAHs showed different toxicity results compared to the tested single substances. An explanation for this result is presented. No additive toxicity effects could be observed.
This article is published under license to BioMed Central Ltd.

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Boehner Has A Plan To Avoid Shutdown Fight: Push It To 2015
The House Speaker will likely separate Homeland Security's funding from the omnibus spending bill that has to be passed by Dec. 11.
"We're looking at a variety of options, both for right now and for when Republicans control both houses of the Congress next year," Speaker of the House John Boehner said Tuesday.
The Huffington Post, Washington Post and other outlets report House Speaker John Boehner is putting off a fight over immigration that could cause another government shutdown, pushing the debate to next year.
Next year, as in when Republicans will run Congress. At that point, Speaker Boehner will have more weight behind his challenge to the president's recent executive action.
"Today, our immigration system is broken, and everybody knows it," President Obama said from The White House last week.
With the deadline for the yearly appropriations bill coming Dec. 11, most Republicans want to somehow block that executive action.
But they don't want to shut down the government to do it, maybe in part because it was the GOP that caught most of the public anger over last year's shutdown, as shown in this Washington Post-ABC poll.
So instead, Republican aides say Speaker Boehner is considering detaching Homeland Security, which manages immigration, from that annual spending bill and giving it separate funding that expires next March.
That's two months after Sen. Mitch McConnell and Republicans will take over the Senate, riding a wave of election wins in last month's midterms. (Video via WCPO)
Of course, there are issues with this plan. For one, members of Boehner's own party said Tuesday the Speaker was punting and even extending funding too far.
And for the record, Boehner isn't publicly giving details just yet.
"No decisions have been made at this point," Boehner said Tuesday.
This video includes images from Getty Images.
Trump kicking off 2024 run with stops in early-voting states
The former president has visits to both New Hampshire and South Carolina on his agenda.By Andrew Harnik / AP
House GOP seeks new restrictions on use of US oil stockpile
Pres. Biden withdrew 180 million barrels from the strategic reserve over several months, bringing the stockpile to its lowest level since the 1980s.By Department of Energy / AP
Police release bodycam footage of attack on Paul Pelosi
The footage shows police confronting the suspect and taking him into custody after police say he severely beat Pelosi in his home.By San Francisco Police Department via AP
Memphis disbands SCORPION Unit after Tyre Nichols' video release
The unit's disbandment comes as protests have spread throughout the city in recent days.By Gerald Herbert / AP
Here’s how our planetary defense system works
NASA has been funding search programs to observe the night sky in order to discover as many asteroids as possible.By NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona/CSA/York/MDA via AP
Police say 3 dead, 4 hurt in latest California shooting
This marks the fourth mass shooting in California this month.By Matt Rourke / AP

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Cyclists will never fear the unknown landscape of bicycle repair on the road with this condensed edition of the perennial Rodale favorite, The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair by Todd Downs. This edition features a compact trim size that fits easily in a kit bag or pocket and is packed with information on maintaining and repairing bicycles that is suited for any traveling cyclist.
This portable handbook distills the core fundamentals and serves as a guide to repairing and maintaining one’s bike, focusing specifically on instructions with step-by-step photos, troubleshooting tips, links to videos, and helpful sidebar material. The book is clearly organized from front of bike to back with color-coded page tabs serving as a visual table of contents to key bike areas so that readers can find quickly and efficiently the information they need.
This stunning reference book is the perfect troubleshooting guide for every cyclist—beginner or intermediate—and will provide a welcome relief to any cyclist faced with unexpected issues on the road.

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Armstrong model 981 cast steel inverted bucket trap with a 1/2" NPT connection, and in-line horizontal piping configuration for service up to 20 psi. Armstrong 980 Series bucket traps feature a unique free-floating leverage system that multiples the force provided by the bucket to open the valve again system pressure. This trap offers automatic air and CO2 venting, continuous drainage, and water hammer resistance.
Armstrong is a global company, spanning five generations of family ownership, which manufactures and sells intelligent system solutions for steam, air, and hot water applications across dozens of industry categories such as health care, education, industrial manufacturing, and more. Armstrong offers steam trapping and steam tracing equipment, steam system testing and monitoring products, pressure and temperature controls, water temperature controls, water heating products, hot water process controls, heating and cooling coils, strainers, radiator products, air/gas vents, and more. Armstrong is committed to sustaining the needs of future generations by conserving and saving energy and implements this throughout its product line.


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Fox's X-Men franchise has been enjoying a fantastic 2017 so far, with the massive success of the final Wolverine movie, Logan, and positive critical response to their first foray into live-action television with the trippy and complicated Legion. Now, the studio is hard at work on a second X-Universe TV series, the upcoming Gifted. The series revolves around a group of young mutants and their parents who are on the run from the government. The series will see multiple mutant powers make an appearance, and it sounds significantly more straightforward than Legion, with only a single reality for viewers to worry about.
Earlier this month, fans caught a glimpse of the cast together for the first time at a preliminary script reading, and now, executive producer Lauren Shuler Donner has released the first behind-the-scenes image from the upcoming show.
Donner shared the image on Twitter, along with the caption '"The Gifted" night shooting. Bryan Singer directing, Amy Acker acting.' The photo itself shows Amy Acker in close up, sitting in the front seat of a vehicle, shot from the seat behind her. Donner then re-tweeted the image with the caption "Tha fabulous @AmyAcker," tagging the actress in this second tweet.
"The Gifted" night shooting. Bryan Singer directing, Amy Acker acting. pic.twitter.com/1rKUmmWccw
— Lauren Shuler Donner (@ShuDonner) March 23, 2017
This is the second time the producer has referred to the show as Gifted, although this tweet suggests that the title of the series is not simply Gifted, but The Gifted -- which is a minor change. It was already known that Acker will star in the show, and that she will play the role of Kate Stewart, the wife and mother of the core family whose children have developed mutant powers.
It's exciting to see that filming for the series is underway, although there is no info on when the show will hit screens. (Despite IMDB listing it as June 2017, this has not been officially confirmed by the producers.) This behind-the-scenes image doesn't give anything away; as a parent on the run, it makes sense that she will appear on the road at some point, and this could be anything from an average evening before they have to go on the run, to the moment that the family has to flee their normal lives. Hopefully Donner will post more behind-the-scenes images and updates as the show is filming, as no doubt many will be interested to see how this latest corner of the X-Men universe unfolds.
Screen Rant will keep you updated on The Gifted as more information becomes available.


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The story started with a out-of-favour Hong Kong singer, Johnny in the 70s. At that time, there is no canto pop. Cantonese songs are all operas. Their pop groups sings English songs. Johnny believes in Cantonese pop songs, but shares his views. Until Samuel Hui becomes a best seller when he put Cantonese lyrics in English songs, and canto pop pick up from there.
Johnny now works in 香江夜总会, let's call it XJ night club. When we Singaporeans talk about night club, sleazy sex joints comes to mind. It's actually a pub with a live band and various performers. Something like a indoor 7-month getai on a permanent basis. Something like what Dragonfly of St James Power Station.
Anyway, back to our story, Johnny adopted 2 orphans and trains them to be singers. 高志 is a bright kid with a smooth mouth and is a favorite with the adults. 家颖 is a quiet, steadfast boy. He wears thick plastic black rimmed glasses. He is the nerdy forgettable kind of guy with low self-esteem. They formed a 2-man band called Marbles and performed in XJ, Johnny tried very hard to get them recording contracts.
While growing up, 高志 and 家颖 are good friends with the boss's daughter, 阿怡. She later went overseas for studies, but she came back to take over the running of XJ when her dad died. 家颖 fell in love with her, and is working on writing a song for her. At the same time she is knitting a jacket, seemingly for Johnny. Sometimes, she'll get 家颖 to help her with it. One such time, she took off his glasses and say he look better without them. When he says that everything is blur, she replied, "以后，我就是你迷路的方向". And of course, we'll find out soon after that the sweater is meant for 家颖.
Unfortunately, 家颖 is allergic to wool and he gets very uncomfortable while wearing wool. And when he finds out that 高志 is interested as well, his inferiority complex tells him to give the jacket to 高志. He even gave the song he wrote for her to 高志. The lyrics goes like this
Sure enough, armed with the song, 高志 wins the girl's heart. The 2 of them even got popular with the song. Unfortunately, success has gotten to 高志's head. He's becoming very conceited and becomes a womanizer. Many a times, 家颖 have to help get out of sticky situations when they come looking for him at XJ and 阿怡 is around. Strangely, 阿怡 seems to be aware of this as she say to 高志, "你果然是个会唱，会演，会编，会导，4凄艺人".
And, on one occasion, 阿怡 asked 家颖 to teach her 1 musical instrument so that she play together with 高志. 家颖 told her that 阿志 can't play any instruments anyway. He can only sing. And 阿怡 replies with 2 modified lines of 只爱你.
As 高志 gone from bad to worse, 家颖 decides to break up their partnership. Johnny is sad by 高志's betrayal, and is gratified that 家颖 is still loyal to him. He decides to organize a breaking up concert for them and to train 家颖 up to be a outstanding singer.
In the concert, the last song they sang is 只爱你. Before they they started singing, 家颖 took off his jacket showing the woolen jacket underneath. He said that for a long time, he had not dared to put on this woolen jacket as he is afraid of the pain it might cause him. But when he sees the jacket taken by somebody else, it pained him even more. He decided that he do not wants to be afraid anymore.
During the song, 高志 tried to grab the limelight. However, when they sang to the end of the chorus, 家颖 sang the unfinished part , the bridge. The lyrics is like this:
And the crowd breaks up in applause. The fans are now going crazy of 家颖 when they were going crazy over 高志 a moment ago.


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Bing UK has a new ‘news browse’ page that makes it easier than ever to scan headlines and pinpoint news.
With reading news one of the most popular online activities in the UK, the fresh and visual design of the new news browse page will feature even more UK sources to ensure even greater relevancy, as well as including pictures in each search result.
For easy browsing, news is now split into the following categories: top stories, world, UK, business, politics, entertainment and sport.
The launch of the news browse page coincides with the latest UKOM/Nielsen survey which revealed that Bing News has now surpassed Google News in the UK in terms of readership.
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Vaccine Adjuvants Market by Product Type (Particulate, Emulsions, Pathogen, Saponin), Route of Administration (Subcutaneous, Intramuscular), Disease Type (Infectious, Cancer), Application (Research, Commercial) & Application Category – Forecasts to 2021
The global vaccine adjuvants market is expected to reach USD 769.4 Million by 2021 from USD 467.0 Million in 2016, at a CAGR of 10.5%. The global market is broadly classified into product type, route of administration, disease type, applications, and application categories.
On the basis of product type, the vaccine adjuvants market is segmented into pathogen components, adjuvant emulsions, particulate adjuvants, combination adjuvants, and others. The particulate adjuvants segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global market in 2016. The adjuvant emulsions segment, on the other hand, is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This market is mainly driven by factors such as rising prevalence of diseases such as allergy, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; growing demand for advanced treatment options, and development of improved vaccine immunization.
On the basis of applications, the market is segmented into research and commercial applications. The research applications segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market during the forecast period. Growth in this segment is driven by factors such as ongoing research projects on new adjuvants, increasing initiatives by government bodies and companies, growing usage of many vaccine adjuvants commercially, and increasing incidences of zoonotic diseases.
On the basis of application categories, the market is segmented into human vaccine adjuvants and veterinary vaccine adjuvants. The human vaccine adjuvants segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global market in 2016 and is also expected to grow at the higher CAGR. The large share of this segment can primarily be attributed to factors such as increasing initiatives by companies.
Geographically, the vaccine adjuvants market is dominated by North America, followed by Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the World (RoW). However, Asia is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Growth in the North American segment is primarily driven by the increasing geriatric population and rising incidences of diseases in the North American countries.
The major players in the vaccine adjuvants market are Brenntag Biosector (Denmark), CSL Limited (Australia), SEPPIC (France), Agenus, Inc. (U.S.), Novavax, Inc. (U.S.), SPI Pharma, Inc. (U.S.), Invivogen (U.S.), Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc. (U.S.), MVP Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.), and OZ Biosciences (France).
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THESecondary Victimization Observatory was created to strengthen the commitment of D.i.Re to end one of the more painful consequences of the judicial process that women face in order to put an end to the violence they suffer, or being made victims again due to procedures and approaches that do not recognize or minimize the violence suffered, question their credibility, blame them for the same violence suffered, underestimate the impact of violence witnessed by sons and daughters and forcibly impose forms of two-parenting that allow abusive men to repeat abusive behavior towards them.
With the investigation The (non) recognition of domestic violence in civil and juvenile courts, presented last July, D.i.Re has photographed in detail - through the work of the lawyers who support women in the anti-violence centers of the network - the ways in which secondary victimization is implemented:
- allegations and documentation proving violence are not taken into consideration suffered by women, which becomes "family quarrels", a formulation that places the woman who suffers violence on the same level as the man who acts her;
- forms of family mediation are imposed, also by entrusting them to social services, prohibited by the Istanbul Convention in situations of violence, which expose women and minors to serious risks of abuse;
- si subject women to CTU, official technical consultancy, which accuse women of being impeding or alienating mothers and that the magistrates transcribe in their decrees, going so far as to impose the forced separation of boys and girls from their mothers to be "re-educated" to the relationship with the father who refuse.
THESecondary Victimization Observatory of D.i.Re consists 30 experts anti-violence centers with different professional profiles: lawyers, psychologists, sociologists, operators, educators. All of them have a long experience in supporting women on their way out of violence while also addressing the suffering generated by secondary victimization.
THESecondary Victimization Observatory of D.i.Re will detect, through qualitative and quantitative research, the impact of secondary victimization on women who have been subjected to violence and their children, to offer concrete elements of reflection necessary to promote a change in the institutional approach, and in particular in the judicial approach, and in the procedures to put an end to secondary victimization.
The research field of the Observatory on Secondary Victimization of D.i.Re will be the 84 organizations that currently make up the network D.i.Re, present in 19 regions where they manage 111 anti-violence centers, 64 shelters and about 150 anti-violence counters. Over 3.000 workers work there, supporting over 20.000 women annually. 99 percent of the network's anti-violence centers D.i.Re also offers legal support, 91 percent psychological counseling (data collection 2020). A privileged field of observation, where the impact of secondary victimization is faced on a daily basis.
THESecondary Victimization Observatory of D.i.Re it will formulate, on the basis of the results of the surveys conducted, proposals and recommendations to institutions at all levels - government, parliament, judiciary, local administrations, social services, professional and category bodies of all the professional figures involved in the paths of escape from violence - to initiate the necessary changes to avoid secondary victimization.
“We keep seeing the distortions of an anti-violence system prisoner of stereotypes and prejudices against women, and the very serious consequences of judicial procedures which lead to inadequate protection of women and minors, or to impose absolutely unjustified suffering on them. An ordeal that must end", he claims Nadia Somma, national councilor of D.i.Re and referent of the Observatory on secondary victimization.

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This color is a bit of a chameleon. Is it a light gray or a holographic disco? It is both! Tame enough to wear to work, but flashy enough to get noticed.
Artful, not dodgy
4/5/2015 5:21 pm
Somewhere between grey and silver, tiny holographic glitter is ready to bend light and your mind. By itself, this polish is beautiful by night and achingly beautiful by day. As a tip or accent colour, it's sophisticated yet edgy. Great with silver jewelry and "cool" tones; utterly fabulous with basic black. While I'm not a big fan of glitter, this is no nursery crafts project: this is the Glitter Of The Future. Please keep making this, Butter London - I want to wear it to a rock concert in outer space someday.
3/20/2015 5:38 pm
Dodgy Barnett and Lady Muck are very pretty, sophisticated and versatile colors, especially for spring. I love that they are neutral and look very pretty when I wear silver rings, or against pink colors.
8/12/2014 10:29 am
I have used this in countless manicures. It's a great color on it's own or as a topper to slightly change the look of any base color. It's got a beautiful holo sheen that goes with anything. As a bonus the formula is fantastic, it goes on thin and dries quickly. One of my all time favorite polishes.
8/8/2014 6:29 pm
This color makes the perfect topcoat for just about any color. My favorite to pair it with at the moment is Lady Muck. Adds just a perfect hint if flair!
Great on its own or as a top coat
8/6/2014 7:33 am
Polishes like this are the reason that I'm a cult butter fan. Perfect application that builds to opaque in two coats, but adds an edgy, fun twist to other polishes as a top coat. So versatile, so effortlessly cool.
7/2/2014 7:26 pm
Dodgy Barnett is such a nice silvery grey colour that's got lots of holographic shimmer. It makes a wonderful lacquer on its own or as an accenting colour. It also applies so smoothly and lasts a very long time. I would definitely get it again.
Understated & Gorgeous
5/10/2014 5:48 pm
Dodgy Barnett is from BL's Fall 2012 Collection. It's a light pearlescent grey (not quite silver) with a blue-ish tinge and holographic shimmer. This is a slightly edgy neutral, just-this-side-of-conservative. Not a "hey look at me" color even with the holo, but it certainly is pretty. I'm loving this shade. Opaque in 2 coats, no problems with application or wear. As always with BL, it dries super-quickly. Recommended and would repurchase.
5/4/2014 2:30 pm
This is the most gorgeous nail lacquer. It's holographic silver that looks like unicorn kisses. This will be your favorite!
Best color I've ever owned
4/30/2014 2:54 pm
This is the most beautiful, most satisfying nail polish color I've ever used or owned. I love rainbows, and silver is my favorite color. This is a wonderful silver color that sparkles like a holographic rainbow. I'M IN LOVE!!!


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Melt Surface wall/ ceiling lamp
The Melt Surface wall/ceiling lamp is an extraordinary lamp from Tom Dixon that was conceived in collaboration with the radical design collective FRONT. When the light is off, the lamp has a sleek, mirror-like finish; however, once the light is switched on, a stunning molten glass interior is revealed that resembles a luminescent meteorite streaking across the sky from galaxies unknown. Light is magically reflected within the pendant lamp because of its transparent metal finish, a lustrous surface forged via vacuum metallization where metal is vaporized to form an ultra-thin metal film on the lampshade's surface. Pairs beautifully with the ceiling pendant lamps from the same series or place alongside a number of Surface lamps in various colours to give your home a unique personal touch. Please note that a light source is not included.
Depth: 28 cm
Ø: 50 cm
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Database of national labour, social security and related human rights legislation
Ukraine (555) > Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons (26)
||Law No. 375-VI of 4 September 2008 on child health promotion
||Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons
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||Legislation from CIS Countries (in Russian) Soyuz Pravo Inform (CoюзПравоИнформ), Russian Federation (consulted on 2009-09-28)
||Defines the State policy towards the promotion of child health and defines the categories of children having a priority right to benefit from the State assistance.


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Crystal Chandelier Designs Ideas
Modern interpretations of ballrooms Imperial are living room or the dining room is inspired by the sumptuous crystal chandelier of the old royal houses. Complements lighting tending to contemporary style, covered with crystals irregular shapes, or inspired by tradition, with arms and cascades of glass details. The lighting makes it special every home.
Crystal chandelier, in fact, is chic and sophisticated and brings to mind Victorian era. To create a fantastic coup de theater in the living area, you can bet on one or more crystal chandeliers to be placed above the dining table.
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Typical of classic and traditional contexts, the chandelier can be revisited and contextualized in environments of modern inspiration. The case of a modern living room where – between neutral color palette that does not play on the black and white colors and design solutions – cannot miss whimsical additions to create a contrast of style.
The crystal chandelier embellishes stay sober and clean lines, with reflections and beautiful play of light. Plasmandosi forms and lines of current design, crystal chandeliers suggestions regaleranno modern furnishings inspired by the past, for elegant homes who like to live in unique details and special.

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The mobile revolution is not just for smart phones and tablet computers. Vehicles have been leveraging some mobile technologies – called telematics– for some time now. And there are enhancements with vehicle telematics that have taken fleet optimization to new levels.
Large fleet trucks have utilized telematics for several years to help drivers navigate roadways and monitor miles driven as well as driving habits. This technology is being used today with large trucks and trailers as well as smaller regional fleets.
There are many parallels with vehicle telematics and field service technologies. The two are converging and enhancing each other for even greater benefits to the service industry and fleet operators.
Route optimization – knowing what route will be the most efficient for fuel economy or time savings is one of the most important elements of telematics and mobile solutions. This reduces fuel costs and also improves productivity for the drivers.
Vehicle maintenance – certain features of telematics focus on the vehicles themselves and making sure they are running at peak performance. Oil change intervals, for example, can be calculated based on the individual engine to help in keeping the vehicle running with minimal downtime.
Idle time – for major fleet operators, if a vehicle is at idle, it is operating at zero miles per gallon. Telematics can monitor how often a vehicle is left idling and help to minimize this time.
Driver behavior – making sure vehicle operators are driving safely and abiding by company policies is another key point for telematics. Large trucks can get into trouble quickly if one wrong turn occurs in a busy metropolitan area. Telematics can track acceleration, braking and other vehicle specific metrics to determine driver behaviors and help fleet operators to improve their safety and efficiency.
Telematics is designed to be vehicle-specific and analyze a variety of data to make sure the vehicle can operate at peak efficiency. Some businesses use telematics as part of environmental initiatives to reduce emissions and fuel consumption, while other businesses see telematics as an opportunity to reduce overall operating costs.
Mobile service automation is tailored more towards overall customer satisfaction while also addressing many of the areas that telematics covers. The benefit of mobile service automation is the level of flexibility provided. The intelligence is not tied to a specific vehicle, but instead to the field service technician. Businesses can track and plan routes, optimize schedules, and help service technicians to be more productive while also reducing fuel expenses and operating costs.
As mobile technology and telematics continue to improve, businesses will have even more opportunities to analyze data and improve operations. The two solutions are headed towards a convergence that will provide even more information on driver behaviors, vehicle performance, and service levels.
Service businesses that leverage mobile automation solutions are already taking advantage of optimization technologies to improve their operations. Smoother communications between customer service representatives, dispatch and the field greatly improve levels of customer service. While telematics might be used more in larger truck fleets, many features of telematics can be found in mobile automation solutions to help the service industry.


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Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.
Financial managers work in many industries, including banks and insurance companies. Most financial managers work full time, and about 1 in 3 worked more than 40 hours per week in 2014.
How to Become a Financial Manager
Financial managers typically have a bachelor’s degree and 5 years or more of experience in another business or financial occupation, such as an accountant, auditor, securities sales agent, or financial analyst.
Employment of financial managers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. As with other managerial occupations, jobseekers are likely to face competition because there are more applicants than job openings. Candidates with a master’s degree or certification should enjoy the best job prospects.
This occupation supported 532,100 jobs in 2012 and 555,900 jobs in 2014, reflecting an increase of 4.5%. In 2012, this occupation was projected to increase by 8.9% in 2022 to 579,200 jobs. As of 2014, to keep pace with prediction, the expected number of jobs was 541,500, compared with an observed value of 555,900, 2.7% higher than expected. This indicates current employment trends are better than the 2012 trend within this occupation. In 2014, this occupation was projected to increase by 7.1% in 2024 to 593,500 jobs. Linear extrapolation of the 2012 projection for 2022 results in an expected number of 588,600 jobs for 2024, 0.8% lower than the 2014 projection for 2024. This indicates expectations for future employment trends are about on track with the 2012 trend within this occupation.

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From the Brothers Grimm to J.K. Rowling, dragons have played a pivotal role in a myriad of stories, books and cultures. Creating a homemade dragon costume is a perfect costume for kids or adults: it's easy to make, comfortable to wear and allows you to embody a ferocious figure from mythology and literature. You don't need to spend a lot of money on the materials and supplies, nor do you need to follow complex instructions; you can make this costume in under an hour.
- Skill level:
- Moderately Easy
Things you need
- Extra-large, adult-sized green hoodie
- Craft glue
- Large plastic eyes
- Tape measure
- White felt
- Red-stiffened felt
- Orange-stiffened felt
- Green sweatpants
Glue the plastic eyes down to the front of the hood with craft glue and allow them to dry.
Measure the perimeter of the hood. Cut a strip out of the white felt that is as long as the hood's perimeter and 2 inches wide.
Cut a row of pointy, upside-down "V" shapes out of the white strip of felt. This will be the dragon's teeth.
Pin the teeth to the brim of the hood so that they face outward. Sew them into place.
Fold a piece of red-stiffened felt in half and cut out a large flame shape. The flame shape should be as long as your forearm. Unfold the piece of felt once you cut it and slice it down the middle. You should now have two identical flame shapes.
Cut two slightly smaller flame shapes using the orange-stiffened felt.
Place the orange flames on top of each red flame and glue them into place. Allow them to dry.
Pin each flame on either side of the hood's interior, near the lower portion of each side of the hood. Adjust them so that when the costume is on someone, it looks like the flames are coming out of the person's mouth area. Sew the flames into place.
Put on the hoodie and zip it up, pulling the hood over your head. Add a pair of green sweatpants to complete your costume.
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Late surge lifts Bison
HENDERSONVILLE – The White House High School boys basketball team was able to hang with Station Camp for three quarters, but the Bison ended the game with a 21-3 run to take a 61-35 victory in a first-round game of the Beech Holiday Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Beech High School.
“We’ve had a few days off (for the Christmas holiday),” Station Camp head coach Seth Massey said. “It took us a little time to get back in a groove.”
A basket by White House senior Sloane Campbell to open the fourth quarter trimmed Station Camp’s lead to eight points, 40-32.
However, the Blue Devils would never get any closer as the Bison scored on eight straight trips down the court, led by senior center Kyle Anderton. Anderton scored seven of his game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter.
“Things opened up in the second half,” Anderton said. “They played more one-on-one (defense). Our guys trusted me, and I was able to finish.”
The first quarter was closely-contested. Station Camp took a 14-10 lead at the buzzer on a three-point shot from the corner by junior guard Logan Augspurger that glanced off the backboard and into the net.
In the second quarter, White House struggled offensively. The Blue Devils made 1 of 9 from the field in the quarter.
Station Camp struggled on offense as well, hitting 5 of 14 shots, but was still able to extend the lead to 24-14 by halftime.
In the third quarter, both teams opened up, with each scoring 16 points. A 3-pointer by White House senior guard Tanner Bradford cut the Station Camp lead to eight points with approximately one minute left in the quarter.
“White House hit big shots and wouldn’t go away,” Massey said.
However, a basket by Station Camp sophomore guard Thomas Zazzaro pushed the Bison lead back to 10 points at the end of the quarter, 40-30.
Station Camp (12-2) attempted to utilize its size advantage over White House – with post players Anderton and junior Yalen Reed – by working the ball inside.
“We try to get the ball inside,” Massey said. “That’s how we play. We kept pounding it inside and trying to get it in there.”
In the first half, White House (3-8) played a zone defense and packed it in tight to try to neutralize Station Camp’s inside game. In the third quarter, the Blue Devils switched to a man-to-man defense, which picked up the pace of the game for both teams.
“It was slipping away from us,” White House head coach Gary Smith said.
In the third quarter, his team started hitting shots, which has been a problem this season, Smith said.
“We don’t have much size,” Smith said. “We have to do it with perimeter shooting.
“It’s a fickle thing.”
“When we did take it inside, we were looking at a couple of trees (Anderton and Reed). For our post guys, that’s a lot to ask of them. I can’t fault our effort.”
In the second half, Station Camp extended its trapping defense.
“We started getting some turnovers out of our press,” Massey said. “Our guys were patient.”
Bradford led White House offensively with 14 points, followed by classmate David Tipton with nine points (which came on three 3-pointers).
In addition to Anderton’s 17 points, Station Camp got seven points each from guards Shi’Vonta Perry and Chase Freeman.
The Bison played their fourth consecutive game without sophomore point guard Bo Hodges.
“At this point, he’s not part of the team,” Massey said. “He’s not playing or practicing with us.”
Massey will look to Freeman, Zazzaro and Augspurger to share the playing time that normally would have gone to Hodges.
“Everybody’s got to step up,” Massey said.
Station Camp was scheduled to play Riverdale in Monday evening’s semifinal round.
The Blue Devils were slated to face East Nashville in the loser’s bracket on Monday afternoon.
WHITE HOUSE (35) – Tanner Bradford 14, David Tipton 9, Austin Hardy 5, Joseph Tate 5, Sloane Campbell 2.
STATION CAMP (61) – Kyle Anderton 17, Shi’Vonta Perry 7, Chase Freeman 7, Logan Augspurger 6, Keaton Dotson 6, Yalen Reed 6, Kody Eden 4, Thomas Zazzaro 4, Hayden Baldwin 2, Reed Reynolds 2.
Half: 24-14, Station Camp. Three-point goals: White House 7 (Tipton 3, Bradford 2, Hardy 1, Tate 1), Station Camp 5 (Augspurger 2, Anderton 1, Freeman 1, Perry 1). Records: White House 3-8, Station Camp 12-2.


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Nobody asked for it, but here it is anyway. With the hype surrounding Ridley Scott's sci-fi return "Prometheus" reaching a fever pitch this week, a few fan-made videos and tributes were sure to pop up, but it's doubtful that anyone was expecting something like this.
Filmmaker Travis Betz (aka The Receptionist) lovingly (and painstakingly) re-created the lengthy second theatrical trailer for the film using nothing but construction paper and a camera. Betz's all-paper trailer is "Prometheus" done in "South Park" style, complete with all the terror, goo, and explosions found in the original "coming soon" advertisement. The papercraft versions of actors Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, and Michael Fassbender are hilariously uncanny. See the video for yourself below.
The 74-year-old Scott's work continues to inspire young filmmakers, the creator of this video included. In his trailer's description, Betz cites 1979's "Alien" as a continuing inspiration.
"When I first saw the trailer for 'Prometheus' I knew I wanted to play in that world ... so I did," Betz writes.
Here's hoping that Betz applies his craft and animation skills to re-creating other notable movie trailers.
Check out the real "Prometheus" trailer below for comparison. The flesh-and-blood (and acid?) version of film heads into theatres on June 8.
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04-05-2008, 10:38 AM #1
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Come ride with us!
If you are within decent driving distance, it would be great to come down and ride with u too!
04-05-2008, 11:27 PM #2
Check my posts for links to our google trail maps, etc.
09-05-2008, 03:08 AM #3
Would love to ride with you. Will be on Cultas on Sunday. Look for two '07 red Ultra's and pull one of us over.
09-05-2008, 03:14 AM #4
I am working this weekend, but i have a post on www.CanadianPWC.com for a ride we are planning on September 13th from the Port Mann to Harrison! We've done it before and it's nice.
Come post there - we have a great group of guys that meet!
...now if only Cdnswampking would come out!!! LOL!
09-05-2008, 11:39 AM #5
Better yet, come to the Ladner Swamp this weekend, Sat. & Sun., for the best trail ridin' on the planet. See and do it all on a half tank too.
Don't forget Thursday night rides, April Fools to Halloween. Launch 4- 5 pm these days at Captain's Cove, Ferry Road, Ladner, by tunnel. Back just after dark for Burger Night at the Rusty Anchor Pub.
New vids are in.
09-05-2008, 11:45 AM #6
Ladner launch to New West, to Wreck Beach Gong Show, to sunken Jet Ski Island, and back to First Beach Party in Ladner.
09-06-2008, 12:52 PM #7
Yes will check your site out. Think my insurance limits to where I can ride on the Fraser and will have a closer look at the restrictions.
Ran OK Lake last week all the way up to Indian Arm ( 140 miles ) with two Ultras and one 1100 and must say was a great ride. Planning another run for Spring '09 on OK Lake and a round about on Shuswap Lake ( 190 miles ).
09-06-2008, 01:30 PM #8
Isn't there allot of debris in Harrison? I tried running the whole lake in May and just turned around after 5 miles and hauled out because of all the wood on the water. Was like navigating through a mine field, however have not experienced but can relate.
[quote=Canadian Swamp King;793930]I'll go, and bring my gang. But, you'll save a ton of gas and cut the long boring Fraser River ride part out, if you launch at Island 22 in Chilliwack, then do the Harrison, across the street. Makes for a great day on just one tank, instead of two or three.
09-07-2008, 10:21 AM #9
Did you find the hidden drive under falls, half way up on West Side? Also Granite Falls, Twin Islands Marine Park, Hut Isl., and my buds for beers at RVYC Wigwam Inn, and next door buds at BYC.
Best to launch at Cates Park on Dollarton Hwy, North Van. and save the 140 miles coming from Hope, Seattle, or wherever you launched from way out there.
09-07-2008, 10:28 AM #10
[quote=Cohete Rojo;795665]Isn't there allot of debris in Harrison? I tried running the whole lake in May and just turned around after 5 miles and hauled out because of all the wood on the water. Was like navigating through a mine field, however have not experienced but can relate.
Worth it to go 1/2 way up and see 10 mile Bay, hidden drive-in waterfall, 20 mile Bay, Sandy Diego, Silver Creek, and a couple other good ones.
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The outrageous whitewash issued yesterday by the CIA panel John Brennan hand-picked to lead the investigation into his agency’s spying on Senate staffers is being taken seriously by the elite Washington media, which is solemnly reporting that officials have been “cleared” of any “wrongdoing“.
But what the report really does is provide yet more evidence of Brennan’s extraordinary impunity.
The panel concluded that CIA officials acted reasonably by scouring Senate computer drives in early 2014 when faced with a “potential security breach”. (That “breach” had allowed Senate staffers investigating CIA torture to access, more than three years earlier, a handful of documents Brennan didn’t want them to see.)
But the CIA yesterday also released a redacted version of the full report of an earlier investigation by the CIA’s somewhat more independent inspector general’s office. And between the two reports, it is now more clear than ever that Brennan was the prime mover behind a hugely inappropriate assault on the constitutional separation of powers, and continues to get away with it.


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In the seven months since the Sesser-Valier Ministerial Alliance opened the 5 Loaves Café its success has been overwhelming.
The idea for the monthly event was born when federal budget cuts threatened the Meals on Wheels program. However, not all of those who come for dinner are senior citizens.
Linda Swinney said she and her family enjoy the fellowship. "We come every month," she said. "We enjoy seeing people we never get to see."
Swinney's husband Larry echoed that thought but had an even better reason for attending. "The food is really good," he said with a grin.
While the first month drew about 50 diners, last Thursday's Thanksgiving dinner served over 200.
The success of the event is largely due to the volunteers who come from all corners of the community. The Sesser area youth group helps to prepare meal deliveries made by the police department.
"They come out in droves every month," said Ashley Boker, one of the organizers. "They are a huge help."
Officer Richard Clemons has been with the Sesser PD for about three months. He is just one of those who deliver meals to those that can't get out. "I love giving back to the community, to those who can't come in and get their food," he said.
For the past three months, the "café" has offered yet another service to the community -- free blood pressure checks. Michelle Rollins, a registered nurse who works in a home health agency specializing in senior care, saw a need she could fill.
"If I can reach out to one person and maybe direct them on the path to their doctor or even a lifestyle change, then this is beneficial," she said.
Phyllis Pearson was one of over a dozen that took advantage of the free blood pressure check last week. "My blood pressure had been high earlier in the week," she said. "I'm thankful for a place to have it checked without having to go back to the doctor's office."
Sesser mayor Jason Ashmore said his community "is truly blessed" to have so much volunteer support.
"It is truly amazing to see all those that volunteer to make this monthly dinner possible," he said. "It is truly humbling to be the mayor of such a great community. I see this program continuing to grow and we support is 100 percent."
The next dinner is scheduled for Dec. 23. The 5 Loaves Café operates from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or until the food runs out. Delivery can be arranged by calling 618-625-5092, and take-out is available.
Meals are free but donations are welcome. Anyone who would like to donate can contact Life-Line at P.O. Box 915, Sesser.