Plain and simple, white papers have become synonymous with “brochureware” by most Professional IT buyers. Don’t get me wrong, they are an incredibly important source of information and used by IT professionals every day to get smart and up to speed. In fact, 76% of IT pros use them every week, according to InformationWeek’s latest White Paper Marketing Best Practices research.
At TechWeb TV, we’ve been experimenting with several new video formats. Not just because we can, but because we believe that every content type (text, photos, blogs, social media, audio/podcasts and video) should be maximized for it's express purpose, as well as integrated for a multi-media view of information.
Last week, I had the pleasure of spending time with 20 very sharp tech marketing executives in a ½-day working session in Silicon Valley. The agenda was simple: discuss marketing best practices, what’s working, and share ideas. While there was much Marketing Therapy and intervention, it was an awesome reminder how many smart ideas are at work – even in a whacky economy.
In my last entry (Bull’s Butt or Bull’s Eye), I discussed how not only focusing on the wrong activities, but also performing them in a redundant manner, was the best way to become redundant (and easily replaceable). When business is bustling and budgets grow, we typically experience “marketing attention deficit disorder” -- not having enough time to focus on all the activities we’re taking on. So, now is an opportune moment to make some fixes for the better.
I recently attended the Online Marketing Summit Conference (http://www.onlinemarketingsummit.com/) in Long Beach.
The Online Marketing Summit (OMS) prides this conference as “no vendor pitches, no tradeshow booths, no selling -- just education.”
Thi whitepaper is an interesting read and will give you new and expanded ideas on how to bring social media into all aspects of customer enagement. Also some good reference data for future use!
Let’s cut to the chase – many large and small organizations still have major marketing and sales alignment issues (sometimes called “power struggles”) when it comes to operating philosophies and delivering value as collaborators (1+1 is supposed to equal 3 not just 2).
Twitter is currently the most discussed and least understood social medium in marketing circles. How do we use it; do we need a face or can a brand tweet? What about ghost writers and using RSS feeds? All of this and more was discussed at the TWTRCON (#twtrcon) event held in San Francisco last week. You know its a hot topic when over 200 people show up to discuss Twitter as a business platform on a Sunday!
The programming language COBOL just turned 50 years old. 77% of the population would say whoopdeedoo to that, as they’ve never even heard of COBOL. But according to a recent Dr. Dobb’s Code Talk blog (a community platform for the future of programming), 60-80 percent of the world's enterprises still rely on COBOL to run their business. Many predict it will be around for another 50 years. Mid-life crisis? You be the judge.


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Are you aware that the True Blood season premiere is a mere month away? The excitement has been heating up, but it reached a boiling point with the recently released photos from season four. But I know what you want besides pictures and previews: details. So gathering what we can from the pics and promos from the upcoming season, I've put together a list of a few things that we can expect when season four starts.
2) Tommy is still alive. At the end of season three, we saw an angry Sam go after his brother Tommy and then shoot at him, but the finale ended on a cliffhanger. From this picture, we know he survived (or is dead and making an appearance as a ghost, but let's err on the side of optimism, shall we?). Since Tommy turned against Sam at the end of the season, I wonder if he's going to keep making trouble for his brother, or if he'll straighten out.
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3) Witches have invaded Bon Temps. Fiona Shaw joins the season as witch Marnie, and we've also viewed a scene of Bill and Eric discussing the new coven of witches. It's looking like witches will be to season four what werewolves were to season three, so gas up your broomsticks.
4) Bill won the fight with the vampire queen. It was obvious Bill would survive the fight he picked with Queen Sophie-Anne, because he's Bill, duh. And unless they went back on their agreement that the brawl was "to the death," then we have a great, bloody battle to look forward to in the season premiere. But will Sophie make it out alive? And if she doesn't, with Russell also gone, who's going to be the next big bad vampire leader?
5) Sam will get a new love interest. The sensitive shapeshifter has the worst luck when it comes to love (like a lot of people on this show), but this season, he may get to be happy for a while. His new sweetie is Luna, played by Janina Gavankar, though their bliss may be short-lived. As you can see from this clip, she's got some baggage in the form of a werewolf ex.
Of course, there will be so much more to look forward to in the fourth season. I can't wait to see where Sookie's romantic life goes, now that she's a swingin' single after kicking Bill to the curb (I'm split between Eric and Alcide). Plus, there are more than a few cliffhangers to be resolved, like Jason's new role as leader in the werepanther community of Hotshot, or what's up with the creepy baby doll in Jessica and Hoyt's new house. What are you looking forward to seeing most when True Blood comes back?
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There has been a surge of interest in the subwavelength confinement effects of the electromagnetic fields. Based on these effects, one can obtain new behaviors of the near- and farfield radiation. It is well known that in optics, the subwavelength confinement can be obtained due to surface-plasmon (or electrostatic) oscillations in metal structures. This paper is a review of recent studies on the subwavelength confinement in microwaves due to magnetic-dipolarmode (MDM) [or magnetostatic (MS)] oscillations in small ferrite samples. MDM oscillations in a mesoscopic ferrite-disk particle are quantized oscillations, which are characterized by energy eigenstates. The field structures are distinguished by power-flow vortices and non-zero helicity. Also in vacuum, the near fields originated from MDM particles are designated by topologically distinctive power-flow vortices, non-zero helicity, and a torsion degree of freedom. To differentiate such field structures from regular electromagnetic (EM) field structures, we term them as magnetoelectric (ME) fields. In a pattern of the microwave field scattered by a MDM ferrite disk and MDM-disk arrays, one can observe rotating topological-phase dislocations. This opens a perspective for creation of engineered electromagnetic fields with unique symmetry properties. In the near-field applications, we propose novel microwave sensors for material characterization, biology, and nanotechnology. Strong energy concentration and unique topological structures of the near fields originated from the MDM resonators allow effective measuring chiral properties of materials in microwaves. Generating far-field orbital angular momenta from near-field microwave chirality of MDM structures can be a subject of a great interest. Realization of such vortex generators opens perspective for novel microwave systems with topological-phase modulation.
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Canada and the United States have one of the largest and most comprehensive investment relationships in the world. U.S. investors are attracted to Canada’s strong economic fundamentals, proximity to the U.S. market, highly skilled work force, and abundant resources. Canada encourages foreign direct investment (FDI) by promoting stability, global market access, and infrastructure. The United States is Canada’s largest investor, accounting for 44 percent of total FDI. As of 2020, the amount of U.S. FDI totaled USD 422 billion, a 5 percent increase from the previous year. Canada’s FDI stock in the United States totaled USD 570 billion, a 15 percent increase from the previous year.
Canada attracted USD 61 billion inward FDI flows in 2021 (the highest since 2007), a rebound from COVID-19-related decreases in 2020 according to Canada’s national statistical office.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) came into force on July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The USMCA supports a strong investment framework beneficial to U.S. investors. Foreign investment in Canada is regulated by the Investment Canada Act (ICA). The purpose of the ICA is to review significant foreign investments to ensure they provide an economic net benefit and do not harm national security. In March 2021, the Canadian government announced revised ICA foreign investment screening guidelines that include additional national security considerations such as sensitive technology areas, critical minerals, and sensitive personal data. The guidelines followed an April 2020 ICA update, which provides for greater scrutiny of foreign investments by state-owned investors, as well as investments involving the supply of critical goods and services.
Despite a generally welcoming foreign investment environment, Canada maintains investment stifling prohibitions in the telecommunication, airline, banking, and cultural sectors. The 2022 budget proposal included language that could limit foreign ownership of real estate for a two-year period (to cool an overheated market and lack of housing for Canadians). Ownership and corporate board restrictions prevent significant foreign telecommunication and aviation investment, and there are deposit acceptance limitations for foreign banks. Investments in cultural industries such as book publishing are required to be compatible with national cultural policies and be of net benefit to Canada. In addition, non-tariff barriers to trade across provinces and territories contribute to structural issues that have held back the productivity and competitiveness of Canada’s business sector.
Canada has taken steps to address the climate crisis by establishing the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act that enshrines in law the Government of Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and issuing the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan that describes the measures Canada is undertaking to reduce emissions to 40 to 45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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1. Openness To, and Restrictions Upon, Foreign Investment
3. Legal Regime
4. Industrial Policies
5. Protection of Property Rights
6. Financial Sector
8. Responsible Business Conduct
Canada defines responsible business conduct (RBC) as “Canadian companies doing business abroad responsibly in an economic, social, and environmentally sustainable manner.” The Government of Canada has publicly committed to promoting RBC and expects and encourages Canadian companies working internationally to respect human rights and all applicable laws, to meet or exceed international RBC guidelines and standards, to operate transparently and in consultation with host governments and local communities, and to conduct their activities in a socially and environmentally sustainable manner.
Canada encourages RBC by providing RBC-related guidance to the Canadian business community, including through Canadian embassies and missions abroad. Through its Fund for RBC, Global Affairs Canada provides funding to roughly 50 projects and initiatives annually. Canada also promotes RBC multilaterally through the OECD, the G7 Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation, and the Organization of American States. Canada promotes RBC through its trade and investment agreements via voluntary provisions for corporate social responsibility. Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service issued an Advisory to Canadian companies active abroad or with ties to Xinjiang, China in January 2021. The Advisory set clear compliance expectations for Canadian businesses with respect to forced labor and human rights involving Xinjiang.
The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise is charged with receiving and reviewing claims of alleged human rights abuses involving Canadian companies foreign operations in the mining, oil and gas, and garment sectors. Contact information for making a complaint is available at: https://core-ombuds.canada.ca/core_ombuds-ocre_ombuds/index.aspx?lang=eng .
Canada is active in improving transparency and accountability in the extractive sector. The Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act was brought into force on June 1, 2015. The Act requires extractive entities active in Canada to publicly disclose, on an annual basis, specific payments made to all governments in Canada and abroad. Canada joined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in February 2007, as a supporting country and donor. Canada’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, “Doing Business the Canadian Way: A Strategy to Advance Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada’s Extractive Sector Abroad” is available on the Global Affairs Canada website: http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/topics-domaines/other-autre/csr-strat-rse.aspx?lang=eng .
A comprehensive overview of Canadian RBC information is available at: https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/topics-domaines/other-autre/csr-rse.aspx?lang=eng#:~:text=RBC%20is%20about%20Canadian%20companies,laws%20and%20internationally%20recognized%20standards .
Canada is working toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples including through the settlement of historical claims. The claims, made by First Nations against the Government of Canada, relate to the administration of land and other First Nation assets. As of March 2018 (the latest data provided by Canada), the Government of Canada has negotiated settlements on more than 460 specific claims. Hundreds of specific claims remain outstanding including 250 accepted for negotiation, 71 before the Specific Claims Tribunal, and 160 under review or assessment.
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- Country Reports on Human Rights Practices;
- Trafficking in Persons Report;
- Guidance on Implementing the “UN Guiding Principles” for Transactions Linked to Foreign Government End-Users for Products or Services with Surveillance Capabilities;
- U.S. National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises; and;
- Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory
Department of the Treasury
Department of Labor
Corruption in Canada is low and similar to that found in the United States. Corruption is not an obstacle to foreign investment. Canada is a party to the UN Convention Against Corruption, the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and the Inter-American Convention Against Corruption.
Canada’s Criminal Code prohibits corruption, bribery, influence peddling, extortion, and abuse of office. The Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act prohibits individuals and businesses from bribing foreign government officials to obtain influence and prohibits destruction or falsification of books and records to conceal corrupt payments. The law has extended jurisdiction that permits Canadian courts to prosecute corruption committed by Canadian companies and individuals abroad. Canada’s anti-corruption legislation is vigorously enforced, and companies and officials guilty of violating Canadian law are effectively investigated, prosecuted, and convicted of corruption-related crimes. In March 2014, Public Works and Government Services Canada (now Public Services and Procurement Canada, or PSPC) revised its Integrity Framework for government procurement to ban companies or their foreign affiliates for 10 years from winning government contracts if they have been convicted of corruption. In August 2015, the Canadian government revised the framework to allow suppliers to apply to have their ineligibility reduced to five years where the causes of conduct are addressed and no longer penalizes a supplier for the actions of an affiliate in which it was not involved. PSPC has a Code of Conduct for Procurement, which counters conflict-of-interest in awarding contracts. Canadian firms operating abroad must declare whether they or an affiliate are under charge or have been convicted under Canada’s anti-corruption laws during the past five years to receive assistance from the Trade Commissioner Service.
10. Political and Security Environment
Canada is politically stable with rare instances of civil disturbance. In January and February 2022, however, various groups of protestors occupied large parts of the downtown core of Ottawa and blocked commercial trade at several U.S.-Canada ports of entry. The initial protest movement of several hundred individuals claimed to be focused on the reversal of cross-border vaccine mandates. The movement attracted thousands of additional followers with a spectrum of political philosophies and grievances including far right extremist and anti-government groups. The protestors hindered hundreds of millions of dollars in daily two-way trade causing production slowdowns at several factories on both sides of the border. Many Ottawa residents complained of acts of harassment, desecration, and destruction by the protestors including deafening horn honking. The federal government invoked the never-before-used Emergencies Act to provide additional police powers to end the protests. Some commentators characterized the protests as a demonstration of growing politization within Canada.
11. Labor Policies and Practices
The federal government and provincial/territorial governments share jurisdiction for labor regulation and standards. Federal employees and those employed in federally regulated industries, including the railroad, airline, and banking sectors, are covered under the federally administered Canada Labor Code. Employees in other sectors are regulated by provincial labor codes. As the laws vary somewhat from one jurisdiction to another, it is advisable to contact a federal or provincial labor office for specifics, such as minimum wage and benefit requirements.
Although labor needs vary by province, Canada faces a national labor shortage in skilled trades professions such as carpenters, engineers, and electricians. Canada launched several initiatives such as the Global Skills Visa to address its skilled labor shortage, including through immigration reform, the inclusion of labor mobility provisions in free trade agreements, including the Canada-EU CETA agreement, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), and the International Mobility Program. The TFWP is jointly managed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The International Mobility Program (IMP) primarily includes high skill/high wage professions and is not subject to a labor market impact assessment. The number of temporary foreign workers a business can employ is limited. For more information, see the TFWP website:
The impact of COVID-19 on the labor force has yet to be fully realized. As of February 2022, the unemployment rate was 5.5 percent, below the pre-COVID 5.7 percent reported in February 2020. Statistics indicate women and marginalized communities were disproportionately affected by job and other economic losses during the height of the pandemic. The Canadian government administered an emergency wage benefit in response to a significant increase in unemployment caused by the pandemic. Many minority groups including women and Indigenous populations have experienced notable employment gains since the depths of the pandemic.
Canadian labor unions are independent from the government. Canada has labor dispute mechanisms in place and unions practice collective bargaining. As of 2015 (the most recent year of available data), there were 776 unions in Canada. Eight of those unions – five of which were national and three international – represented 100,000 or more workers each and comprised 45 percent of all unionized workers in Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/collective-bargaining-data/labour-organizations.html). Less than one third of Canadian employees belonged to a union or were covered by a collective agreement as of 2015. In June 2017, Parliament repealed legislation public service unions had claimed contravened International Labor Organization conventions by limiting the number of persons who could strike.
In March 2022, 3,000 Canadian Pacific Railway workers participated in a 2-day strike and concurrent lockout over wage, benefit, and pension concerns. The parties agreed to binding arbitration following federal government mediation.
In August 2021, 9,000 Canadian border agents went on strike over pay and work conditions. The Canadian government and border agents reached a tentative agreement on a new contract following the one-day strike.
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RÍO DE JANEIRO (AP) – In a patio located a few blocks from Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, a dozen people settle on broken sofas under a banner with the caption: « Cure your prejudice. » They watch an impromptu stage featuring a woman in a tight, short dress singing a song about the visibility of transgender people.
A Saturday night like any other at the time of the coronavirus at Casa Nem, an illegally occupied building.
The six-story building houses about 50 members of the LGBTQ community who are sheltering from the pandemic behind closed doors. They receive food donations and are prohibited from leaving unless faced with a medical emergency or under exceptional circumstances. Voluntary isolation is one of the few ways this traditionally marginalized group has found to reduce the risks of COVID-19, while the others remain vulnerable on the streets.
« Building on the experience we had during the AIDS epidemic, when we were accused of being a vector of the virus and left to our own devices, we are now protecting the community, » said Indianara Siqueira, a 49-year-old transgender sex worker. and activist who runs Casa Nem.
In 2016, his organization occupied the building with small bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and a huge common kitchen. Residents found it dirty and abandoned, including a room with some artwork, bronze busts, and stuffed animals. Casa Nem became a refuge for members of the LGBTQ community who had been victims of violence, who were rejected by their families or who simply had no place to live.
New residents during the pandemic must remain isolated on one of the floors of the building for 15 days until they are symptom-free, before fully joining the community.
While some found refuge in Casa Nem, others like transgender prostitute Alice Larubia, 25, are trapped on the streets, fighting to earn enough to survive in a collapsed economy. With a generally quick smile, Larubia turns serious when talking about her future after the pandemic. He wants to get off the streets and would like to work on an aesthetic.
Data from the Transgender and Transsexual Association of Brazil shows that around 90% of its representatives work in the sex industry due to discrimination and lack of opportunities.
After more than a month of quarantine at home and receiving financial help from her family, Larubia returned to work in Niteroi, a city on the other side of the bay.
« It was more the need and I had to go back to the street, » he said while waiting for clients.
He carries disinfectant in his bag and uses a mask on public transport, but he can’t do it while he works. She makes about $ 15 a night, less than half of what she was making before the outbreak.
« I’m scared, » she acknowledged. « I know I am at risk. »

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- Joe and Jill Biden will not bring a US delegation to the Queen’s funeral, CNN reported.
- It means that the possibility of Biden inviting former presidents, like Trump, has been closed.
- A spokesman for Trump did not immediately confirm whether he had been invited.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden received individual invitations to the Queen’s funeral, unexpectedly closing a potential avenue for former President Donald Trump to attend.
England’s Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday afternoon local time after 70 years on the British throne. A state funeral is planned. for September 19.
But in the middle of preparationsthe Bidens have received two personal invitations, rather than being asked to form an American delegation, according to CNNwhich quoted anonymous White House officials.
Amid the general expectation that the White House would be invited to form a delegation, there have been talk weighing whether Biden would engage Trump. The representative for the 45th president did not immediately respond to Insider’s query.
Trump, who met the Queen in 2018 and 2019, declared that he was very fond of her. and issued an effusive statement shortly after her death, he called her a “great and beautiful lady”.
“There was no one like her!” he wrote.
However, it has never been entirely clear whether that affection was reciprocated. Trump’s visits to the UK they were marred by mass protests and moments where he broke protocol, even keeping her waiting for around 10 minutes.
One wild internet theory even speculated that the Queen, who never publicly disclosed her political feelings, was sending a subtle anti-Trump message through your choice of brooch.
Countries often invite leaders to form delegations for major funerals, leaving it open to the sitting president to compile his own list of dignitaries, such as former presidents, which can reflect a politically bipartisan range of invitees.
In 2008, then-President Barack Obama led a delegation to Nelson Mandela’s state funeral that included former President George W. Bush and the senator. ted Cruz, as The Guardian reported at the time.
Vice President Kamala Harris will lead a US delegation to the planned funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in September. the white house confirmed on September 7.
At one of the UK’s largest royal funerals, that of the Queen Mother, then first lady Laura Bush led a US delegation which included two former ambassadors.
Biden formally accepted the invitation to the Queen’s funeral on Sunday. as reported by the Associated Press (AP).
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“They were not negotiating at all are instead dictating the terms of the CBA.”
By RONALYN V. OLEA
MANILA — After two failed mediation, the TV5 Employees Union filed April 1 a notice to conduct strike vote with the National Conciliation and Mediation Board of the Department of Labor and Employment -National Capital Region.
In the afternoon, union members held a protest in front of the TV5 Media Center in Reliance, Mandaluyong. They also marched around the TV5 premises carrying torches as symbol of their unity.
Vladimir Martin told Bulatlat that during the March 29 mediation at the NCMB DOLE, the management has been insisting on moratorium for the first year of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). “They were not negotiating at all are instead dictating the terms of the CBA,” Martin said.
The CBA negotiations, which began in September last year, reached a deadlock as TV5 management insists on what the union described as “measly” wage increases, “divisive” two-tier wage scheme, “harsh penalties” in the Code of Conduct, among others.

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Artists to exhibit work in Northville
NORTHVILLE – Oil and acrylic painter and pastel artist Kathryn Bartscht will exhibit her artwork at the SVAN Art Gallery in the Northville Public Library, 341 S. Third St.
Her artwork will be on display from Tuesday through Oct. 29 during library hours, with a meet-the-artist reception held Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Library hours are 9 a.m.-noon Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays.
For more information, see svanarts.org or visit the Sacandaga Valley Arts Network on facebook.

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Precision Manufacturing Solutions Inc. in Biddeford, Maine, is the poster child for accurate, sophisticated manufacturing. The company, certified to ISO 9001:2008, AS9100, and ISO 14395, serves the medical, aerospace, and military industries by providing unrivaled precision in machining.
All of Precision Manufacturing Solutions’ products are defined by extremely tight tolerances. While true positioning may be in the thousandths of an inch, some tolerances are within 50 millionths of an inch. Everything in Precision Manufacturing Solutions’ shop is tailored to accuracy, from the climate-controlled environment to the specialized Mazak machines. Some machines even use special coolants for working with magnesium, which sets Precision Manufacturing Solutions apart as one of the few shops that can work with the volatile element.
Precision Manufacturing Solutions was recently contracted to make housings for complex military lenses. The component’s machining process not only required a wide variety of end mills, it necessitated tipping these tools about 30 degrees along both the Z and B axes. Cutting at this angle imposes extra stress on the parent material and can lead to the material deforming and moving underneath the tool.
Process Engineer at Precision Manufacturing, Shaun McAlevey, relies on Mastercam’s sophisticated features to handle these situations, especially Dynamic Motion™ Technology, Swarf, Curve, and Parallel.
Before machining even begins, though, McAlevey can check for any errors in the code with the simulation capabilities of Mastercam Mill-Turn. Mill-Turn gives programmers a more comprehensive view of the multiaxis milling toolpath by including the tool motion in the simulation.
“You are seeing a machine environment that looks exactly like it does on the floor when you are running the job. I save a day or two when programming jobs just by using Mill-Turn,” said McAlevey.
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With Dynamic Motion Technology, or Dynamic Milling, McAlevey can be sure that there will be no collisions or gouges during machining. Dynamic Milling’s proprietary algorithms constantly monitor the material for the slipping and warping that have been issues previously.
When these problems arise, Dynamic Motion adjusts the angle and speed of cut so that mistakes are avoided. “We’re keeping the chip load exactly the same. We can cut very precisely, keeping the thickness of the chip consistent throughout the cut. This helps the part release stress more evenly,” said McAlevey, “Dynamic is a game changer.”
McAlevey also uses Dynamic’s OptiRough toolpaths to quickly and safely remove greater amounts of material in the early stages of machining. The feature uses bi-directional cutting strategies, pairing step-downs (-Z) with step-ups (+Z) to rough components at a fraction of the conventional cycle time. Precision Manufacturing Solution’s 9-axis machine now runs at 300 inches per minute, which would have been impossible before OptiRough.
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China's president made a state visit to Zimbabwe this month, and signed many economic agreements. This included a billion-dollar loan for a thermal power plant.
Under this context, Zimbabwe announced last week that it would shift to the Chinese Yuan as its reserve currency.
These actions no doubt will bring in more Chinese investment and more development. This is also a sign to catch this opportunity to expand Zimbabwe mining market. Zimbabwe is rich in natural resources, coal, chrome, iron, asbestos, gold, silver, lithium, niobium, lead, zinc, tin, uranium, copper, nickel and diamonds. Coal, iron, chromium, asbestos and other mineral deposits is in an amount of good quality, which is renowned in the world.
Shanghai Clirik Machinery, a professional mining machinery producer, stone crusher machine, grinding mill manufacturer, producing various kinds of grinding mill and crusher. In 2016 Shanghai Clirik Machinery will invest capital to explore Zimbabwean mining market.

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I believe that what we really are is a nation of caregivers and this year’s selection of Academy Award-nominated films and stars supports my theory. Since I have spent the last decade as a writer and advocate on family caregiving, what better way to express my twin passions – movies and caregiving – than with my own version of the world-famous Oscars.
Therefore, I present you with the Caregiving Club’s 1st Annual CARER Awards℠ – an observation of the films of 2011, some of which may not have garnered an Academy Award nomination but that capture the “reel life” caregiving situations in our lives. In addition, I give special recognition to the 2011 film stars who are among the nation’s 65 million “real life” caregivers.
1st Annual CARER Award℠ Winners: Caregiving in Reel Life
The Help – In one of the most hilarious scenes of 2011 filmmaking, Sissy Spacek’s character (Missus Walters) suffers from dementia but has enough short-term memory to remember her daughter’s embarrassment over the infamous “pie” story. Bryce Dallas Howard as Hilly Holbrook brings one of the most insidiously evil characters of the Civil Rights movement to the screen but it is “the help” played by the wonderful Viola Davis (Aibileen) and Octavia Spencer (Minny) who steal the film. There is also a poignant moment when Skeeter’s (played by Emma Stone) mother (played by Allison Janney) shows the sad divide of not just racial intolerance but intolerance for an aging loved one when she is pressured to fire her long-time maid, Constantine, played by the iconic Cicely Tyson.
The Iron Lady – The incomparable Meryl Streep plays formidable British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. The film opens with an aging Thatcher who is suffering from dementia and shows us the slow degeneration of a woman who led a nation and commanded the world stage. Her disease is all too poignantly wrought by Streep who shows us the steady decline of a fierce female political warrior in her heyday who spends the later part of her life having imaginary conversations with her dead husband and feeling just a bit irrelevant.
Jane Eyre – One of the most romantic books and a popular book-to-film property (the Bronte sisters run a close second to Jane Austen in terms of moviemakers going back to the classic well for content), Mia Wasikowska plays our beloved Jane, while Michael Fassbender gives us a smoldering Mr. Rochester. Both Jane and Rochester are caregivers -- Jane cares first for a childhood friend, Helen, who dies of consumption, and then for her dying aunt while Rochester cares for a mentally ill wife. .
50/50 – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s character, Adam Lerner, receives a devastating diagnosis of rare cancer with a 50/50 survival rate. Angelica Houston plays Adam’s overbearing mother who wants to come live with her son to care for him even though she is also caring for her husband who has Alzheimer’s disease.
Rise of The Planet of the Apes stars James Franco as Will Rodman, a biotechnology researcher trying to find a cure for Alzheimer’s to help his father (played by John Lithgow).
Friends with Benefits – Justin Timberlake’s character, Dylan, has a father (played by Richard Jenkins) with progressive dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Jenna Elfman plays Timberlake’s big sister and primary caregiver to their dad. What I loved about this movie was the showcase for understanding a difficult disease such as Alzheimer’s. At first, Dylan is embarrassed by his father’s lack of memory, tendency to not wear pants and irritation in the first of two restaurant scenes. But, his best friend/lover, Jamie, played by Mila Kunis, helps him to see that he needs to realize his dad lives in another reality now. On the DVD commentary with the film’s stars, both Timberlake and Kunis talk about how both their families have been touched by loved ones with Alzheimer’s.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close – In one of the most incredible performances by a young actor, made even more incredible because this is his first acting job, newcomer Thomas Horn plays Oskar Schell, a child with Asperger’s syndrome who is trying to cope with loss of his father, played by Tom Hanks, in the 9/11 tragedy.
J. Edgar – Although shut-out from a Best Actor nod, Leonardo DiCaprio plays the title character of long-running FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover who cares for his aging mother (played by Judi Dench) until her death. He also cares for his right hand man at the bureau, best friend and partner, Clyde Tolson, who suffers a stroke later in life but whom Hoover continues to care for until Hoover’s death.
The Descendants – Although not a caregiving situation, this movie has an important lesson about health care directives and DNRs. George Clooney’s character, Matt King, finds his wife in a vegetative state after a speed boat accident and must guide his daughters and his father-in-law on letting go of her based on her legal wishes to not be kept on life support.
New Year’s Eve – An estranged daughter (played by Oscar winner Hilary Swank) helps her father (played by Oscar winner Robert De Niro) with his end-of-life wish to watch the ball drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve from the rooftop of the hospital.
One Day – While the main plot of this movie is the story between two college friends, Dex and Em, who are truly soul mates (played by Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway) – the emotional subplot is when Dex, a self-centered, insensitive young man realizes what true love is as he cares for his mother, played by Patricia Clarkson, who is dying from cancer.
Beginners – A cancer-stricken father, Hal, played by the fabulous Christopher Plummer, reveals a long-kept secret of his homosexuality to his son, Oliver, played by Ewan MacGregor. Through his caregiving journey for his dad, Oliver comes to appreciate the true meaning o
1st Annual CARER Awards℠ – The Real Life Caregivers
Glenn Close – Albert Nobbs – Glenn Close is a real-life supporter and caregiver to her sister, Jessie, who has bi-polar disorder. Jessie’s son and Glenn’s nephew, has schizo-affective disorder. Glenn created the non-profit organization, BringChange2Mind, and filmed a public service announcement (PSA) to help destigmatize mental illness. Glenn is nominated for a Best Actress Award for Albert Nobbs.
Bradley Cooper – Limitless, Hangover Part II – Cooper, named People Magazine’s 2011 “Sexiest Man Alive,” lost his father after a long illness last year. Cooper is also an Alzheimer’s Association Champion.
Hal Holbrook - Water for Elephants - Hal Holbrook plays the older version of Robert Pattinson’s character in the visually sumptuous Water for Elephants. In real life, the 87-year-old Holbrook was caregiver to his wife,Dixie Carter (of TV’s Designing Women fame) who passed away in 2010 from endometrial cancer.
Seth Rogen – 50/50, Kung Fu Panda 2 –, Rogen is a champion for the Alzheimer’s Association.


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The principal objective of the project is to restore and manage habitats of Škocjanski zatok Nature Reserve after industrial degradation in the 1980s in order to support endangered birds of national and European importance.
This project is of strategic importance on national and international level due to the following reasons:
- Its location at bird migration routes, as wintering, feeding, breeding or moulting areas.
- It is one of the sites in the network of coastal Mediterranean wetlands in N Adriatic, important for migratory birds and one of only two such sites located on the Slovenian coastline. Due to the obvious rarity of such habitats at the country level it is important to re-establish its favourable conservation status in order to support the favourable conservation status of other site as well (IBA Sečoveljske soline n.r.)
- The project is a continuation of a 15 years struggle to protect and conserve habitats and birds in the area and at the same time the first example of conservation efforts being able to stop the degradation and afterwards start to improve the habitat – it is a sample project of crucial importance for conservation of future SPAs in Slovenia. The supportive public expects the results and to keep their support, it’s important to start the restoration activities immediately.
- Škocjanski zatok NR was designated as Natura 2000 site (SPA) upon the Birds Directive in April 2004 and is potential Site of Community Interest upon the Habitat Directive as well.
- It’s the first example in Slovenia of an NGO managing a protected area.
The high costs of the reserve restoration point out the importance of environmental impact assessment in order to avoid degradation of natural environments (preventive approach).
Among the threats to bird populations and other biodiversity we highlighted the insufficient flow and circulation of water in the lagoon, the lagoon sediment pollution, loss of nesting habitats due to past degradation and the disturbance caused by human presence.

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Share your personal walking route experiences in Scotland, and comment on other peoples' reports.
Warning Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. Summer routes may not be viable or appropriate in winter. See winter information on our skills and safety pages for more information.
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Geal Charn from Garva Bridge
by steverabone » Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:05 pm
Route description: Geal Charn, Monadhliath
Munros included on this walk: Geal Charn (Monadhliath)
Date walked: 09/06/2017
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NOTE: For some reason I forgot to turn on my GPS at the start of the walk so the start point (boot symbol) appears where the GPS logged on to the satellites.
I did this walk on the day after General Election in June 2017. Time to escape from politics for a few hours!I drove from Fort William to Laggan on the Spean Bridge to Kingussie road and
then along the single track road up the Spey valley passing....
...the reservoir at the Spey Dam.
It's a very quiet road so when I saw these stags I got out of the car to photograph them.
The public road ends at Garva Bridge where the OS map shows the road's continuation as General Wade's Military Road. The bridge was built in 1731 for the Dalwhinnie to Fort Augustus road and crosses the Corrieyairack Pass a few miles west of the bridge.
The Spey was still running very fast after the recent heavy rain so I was a bit concerned that I might have difficulty crossing some of the burns on my way to Geal Charn but in the end it wasn't a problem.
For some reason there is a boundary stone for the Cairngorm National Park just over the bridge. How much did that cost?
The first part of the walk is spoilt by the construction work for the Beauly to Denny power line
The construction road for the power line crosses a subsidary stream that flows into the River Spey. The power line does nothing for this area and has been highly controversial.
Once over the bridge the way to the hill crosses a delapidated fence and runs parallel to the Alt Coire lain Oig.
The path hugs the bank for some distance before...
...reaching the remains of a fence at NN5259595. The OS 1:25000 map shows a footbridge over the stream at this point but, as can be seen, the stone abutments are there but no bridge.
The ridge leading to the summit of Geal Charn is now visible with just a little cloud on it. The track now climbs away from the stream before..
...returning to the stream where the trees line the banks.
A fence is crossed - long legs are needed for this style!!
The path becomes really clear as the stream meanders across an open bowl on the hillside.
Where the Allt Coire nan Dearcag joins the main stream the path turns up along the southern bank.
As there was quite a lot of fast flowing water I decided that rather crossing the stream lower down and risk getting wet feet, I'd follow the stream uphill until I found a suitable crossing point. It was obvious that many other walkers had done the same.
Eventually I found a spot that could hardly have been easier and stepped across on grass! I entered the position in my GPS for the return.
I then headed slightly north westwards to try to intercept the main path to Geal Charn..
...which I met within a few hundred metres.
It's an easy walk up a clear path mainly over grass.
To the left of the large area of water (Loch Laggan) the high point is Ben Alder. Almost in the centre down in the valley is Garva Bridge. The best views to the south can be found here before reaching the summit dome.
What might appear at first glance to be the summit is actually just a cairn at about the 900 m contour ...
...with the actual summit cairn nearly three quarters of a kilometre way across the grassy dome of the hill.
The final approach is across grass..
...to the impressive cairn. The walk had take me almost exactly three hours. By now it was a beautifully warm and still day and several other walkers appeared over the next half hour. To my amazement I not only had mobile reception but I could also get 4G internet access - this of course meant I couldn't escape politics after all. Whilst views from the summit are extensive the domed nature of the hill, and also its isolation from prominent nearby peaks, means that this hill doesn't really offer exciting panoramic
This is the view looking west. The views eastwards towards the Cairngorms were relatively poor with quite a lot of cloud obscuring the summits.
After a long lunch it was time for a gentle stroll back down hill. As I approached the Allt Coire nan Dearcag I decided to see how accurate my GPS would be if I walked to the point indicated. Here I am looking down on the exact spot I'd crossed the burn early. “Accurate to within 5m” was on the screen of my GPS. Spot on!
The return walk from the summit to Garva Bridge took exactly 2 hours.
by spiderwebb » Sat Jul 08, 2017 11:17 pm
Great to see the weather improves towards the summit Those false top cairns I wonder if the spot where you and others crossed was the spot where I fell in, watching my walking poles float downstream, to the sound of laughter
A revisit is overdue
A revisit is overdue
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Tolling changes to be a focus of State Transportation Commission meeting next week
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OLYMPIA – The State Transportation Commission will revise hours of operation for Interstate 405 express toll lanes and propose 2016 toll rate changes for the State Route 520 bridge and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge when it meets next week in Olympia. The commission also will name the next Olympic Class ferry.
The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Transportation Building, 310 Maple Park Ave. SE, on the Capitol Campus in Olympia. This meeting is open to the public and persons wishing to speak to the commission may do so during the tolling discussions on Tuesday afternoon and during the public comment period at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the commission will consider the latest performance data on the I-405 express toll and general purpose lanes, and take action requested by the Legislature to change the hours of operation of the toll lanes. The commission also will discuss and determine needed changes to toll rates for the SR 520 bridge and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to ensure the state meets financial and debt requirements.
Following a briefing from financial consultants on several options that are designed to increase toll revenue by 10 percent over several years, the commission will move forward with one SR 520 toll rate proposal, on which it will seek public comment in April. The commission in 2015 adopted a 50 cent toll increase for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, scheduled take effect July 1, 2016. But, thanks to higher than forecasted bridge traffic and a $2.5 million appropriation from the Legislature, current toll levels will be able to remain in place for one more year, through June 30, 2017.
On Wednesday, the commission will name the fourth Olympic Class ferry scheduled to begin construction this spring, selecting from among the names: Cowlitz, Sammamish and Suquamish.
The commission also will hear a briefing on federal and state requirements for minority and women’s contracting, and current state efforts to improve contracting opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. The commission also will learn about the schedule for updating the operational strategies and long-range plan for Washington State Ferries. Operational strategies developed by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the commission are used to guide future investment decisions and fare policies.
Port of Chelan County Meeting Highlights 3-9-16
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Port of Chelan County Board of Commissioners
Special Meeting of March 9, 2016
Port of Chelan County Partners with Our Valley What’s Next
Port of Chelan County Commissioners approved a $10,000 contribution toward the Our Valley What’s Next program, led by Alan Walker’s United Way. Port of Chelan County representatives sit on many of work groups in the program and believe some strategies formed may fall under Port Authority for Economic Development.
Port of Chelan County to Provide Match for Olds Station Connection to the Loop Trail.
Port of Chelan County Commissioners approved a matching contribution of $15,000 toward the WSDOT Grant Application to fund construction of a bicycle and pedestrian path south of US 2 near the Olds Station Business Park. If the grant is approved, the path will connect Easy St. to the Apple Capital Loop Trail.
Port of Chelan County Special Session Agenda 3-9-16
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The Board of Commissioners of the Port of Chelan County will meet in special session on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 beginning at 10:30 am. Special meeting items include the consideration of a contribution to “Our Valley What’s Next”, the consideration of a letter of support and commitment of matching funds to a WDOT grant proposal, the consent agenda, and an executive session. This meeting will be held in the conference room at the Port of Chelan County located at 238 Olds Station Rd. Suite A, Wenatchee, WA 98801. The special meeting agenda is below.
For more information, please contact: Mark Urdahl, Executive Director
NOTE: Regularly scheduled meeting agendas are subject to change. The Commission reserves the right to move agenda items as
needed, even during the meeting. Port of Chelan County Commission meeting agendas and minutes are available on the port website: www.portofchelancounty.com
Commission Meeting Agenda March 9, 2016
PORT OF CHELAN COUNTY
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Agenda
238 Olds Station Road, Suite A, Wenatchee, WA 98801 March 9, 2016
Open Pangborn Memorial Airport Governing Board meeting
PANGBORN MEMORIAL AIRPORT GOVERNING BOARD
A. Minutes of the February 18, 2016 regularly scheduled meeting.
B. Resolution No. 2016-03 Voiding Warrant 1680 & 19298
A. Our Valley What’s Next
B. WDOT Grant Proposal
A. Discuss Real Estate Transactions
Environmental compliance gets a look in WSDOT’s latest performance report
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OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews performed more than 2.6 million hours of work in 2015 without getting a single environmental notice. That’s roughly the equivalent of a two-man crew working every hour of every day since Alaska was purchased in 1867 and never once impacting the environment.
WSDOT recently published its quarterly performance and accountability report, the Gray Notebook (pdf 3.7mb). In addition to environmental compliance, the report takes a closer look at the data and the stories behind pavement conditions and whether they are improving, how commute trip reduction is reducing costs for drivers, and how drought conditions impacted Grain Train carloads in eastern Washington.
Highlights from these Gray Notebook articles include:
- WSDOT’s preservation backlog for pavement past due for rehabilitation declined by 10 percent between 2013 and 2014 due to strategic preservation activities (page 11)
- Employees at worksites with Commute Trip Reduction programs are leaving approximately 14,500 cars at home every day (page 22)
- Washington Grain Train carloads decreased from 1,974 in 2014 to 1,815 in 2015, a decline of 8.1 percent (page 34)
To learn more about WSDOT’s performance or to review Gray Notebook 60 or its condensed Lite version, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/Accountability/.
Manson Parks Regular Board Meeting 3-10-16
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Regular Board Meeting
142 Pedoi St., Bumgarner Building, March 10th, 2016, 4:00pm
I. Call to Order
II. Flag Salute
III. Agenda Deletions and Additions
IV. Public Comment/Questions
V. Approval of Minutes
a. Minutes of the February 11th, 2016 Regular Meeting
b. Minutes of the February 23rd 2016 Special Meeting
VI. Financial Review
a. Review Monthly Financial Reports
b. Review and Approve Monthly Voucher
VII. Old Business
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PBPL CEO, Roy Cummins has been appointed to the Board of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC)
PBPL CEO, Roy Cummins has been appointed to the Board of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
Posted on Thursday, 08 September 2016 (Archive on Monday, 01 January 0001)
The ALC is the peak national body representing the major Australian logistics supply chain customers, providers, infrastructure owners and suppliers. Its members span the entire supply chain, incorporating road, rail, sea, air, sea ports and intermodal ports.
Mr Cummins said he was pleased to join the Board and share his expertise and broad commercial experience as the ALC continues to advocate for, and support, supply chain efficiencies across the country.
Mr Cummins has more than 25 years’ experience in the ports and shipping industry, and has worked in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Australia. Prior to joining PBPL, Mr Cummins served for almost six years as Chief Commercial Officer of Global Ports Investments Ltd, the largest stevedoring group in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Mr Cummins also currently serves on the Boards of Ports Australia, Australia TradeCoast and Queensland Ports Association.
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Also, the new RasphArch build comes with popular open-source software projects, such as the Mozilla Firefox web browser, and the GIMP image editor along with lightweight and super fast LXDE desktop environment. Currently, the system is powered by Linux kernel 4.1.19 LTS.
“RaspArch is a “ready-to-go” ARM system. It must be installed on a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B or Pi 2 computer,” said Arne Exton for Softpedia. “If you have downloaded and installed my previous version of RaspArch from 151107 you can still use the Micro SD Card with RaspArch on the new Raspberry Pi 3 after a full upgrade of the system.”
Available for Raspberry Pi 2 too
Mr. Exton also said the new build is available for Raspberry Pi 2 users too. They simply need to use “sudo pacman -Syu” command on a terminal emulator for upgrading Raspberry Pi 2 devices.
The release operating system featuring up-to-date GNU/Linux technologies and software is being rolled by Arch Linux. Mostly, targeting Linux enthusiasts who are not afraid of running a few terminal commands from time to time. However, RaspArch makes it easier for newcomers to try Arch Linux on their Raspberry Pi 2 and 3 devices.
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Batman: Arkham Origins Cold, Cold Heart Trailer Mr.Freeze and Batman Facing-off, Batman gets New Suit [VIDEO]
By Aditya Bhat | April 23, 2014 11:14 PM EST
Developer Warner Bros Montreal and publisher Warner Bros IE have released a new trailer, showcasing the origins of Mr. Freeze for Batman: Arkham Origins' newest downloadable content (DLC) Cold, Cold Heart.
Cold, Cold Heart DLC rolled out on 22 April.
The trailer reveals the face of Mr. Freeze, Batman's nemesis, and shows how he met Batman. So as a counter to Mr. Freeze using ice as weapon, the Dark Knight gets a new suit, known as Extreme Environment suit. This suit is designed to insulate him from the cold. Batman also gets new gadgets, like the Thermocharged Batarangs and Thermal Gloves, which will help him fight cold attacks with hot blows.
The trailer starts with the New Year's Eve at Wayne Manor, where Mr. Freeze makes an entry. Mr. Freeze, who was a cryogenics researcher, transformed into an enemy of Batman, after his wife died.
The DLC Cold, Cold Heart costs $9.99 but players with Season Pass can have the DLC for free. The DLC will add new locations in the map, like Wayne Manor and GothCorp. The DLC is already available on PlayStation Network, Steam and Xbox Live Games Store.
Batman: Arkham Origins was released on 25 October for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is an open-world action video game that brings in stealth features. Batman, who is controlled by the player, gets some of the best gadgets like Cryptographic Sequencer, Batclaw, Batarang, Smoke Pellets, Disruptor, Grapnel Accelerator, Remote Claw, Shock Gloves, Concussion Detonator and many more.
The game introduces players to fast travel, where players can summon the Batwing and glide to the troubled location. The game also introduces an advanced version of the Freeflow combat system, with a tracking system that will be able to assess the efficiency of the players and his battle achievements.
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Isolates of bean common mosaic virus comprising two distinct potyviruses
Using high-performance liquid chromatographic peptide profiles of coat protein digests together with limited peptide analysis, 22 isolates of BCMV, including representatives from seven recognized pathotypes, were compared with each other and with the type strains of blackeye cowpea mosaic virus (BICMV) and peanut stripe virus (PStV).
Detection of apple chlorotic leaf spot and apple stem grooving viruses using RT-PCR.
RT-PCR procedures used to amplify fragments specific for apple chlorotic leaf spot virus (ACLSV) and apple stem grooving virus (ASGV) suggest the viruses are distributed throughout actively growing trees.
Relationships among Australian and North American isolates of the bean yellow mosaic potyvirus subgroup.
A survey of viruses infecting yellow summer squash in South Carolina.
A statewide survey of yellow summer squash was conducted to determine the incidence of cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), papaya ringspot yirus W (PRSV-W, formerly watermelon mosaic virus 1), watermelon…
Cowpea aphid borne mosaic virus-Morocco and South AfricanPassiflora virus are strains of the same potyvirus
- N. Mckern, P. Strike, O. W. Barnett, J. Dijkstra, D. Shukla, C. Ward
- Biology, MedicineArchives of Virology
High performance liquid chromatography profiles of tryptic peptides and partial amino acid sequence analysis have been employed to establish the taxonomic status of the Moroccan isolate of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus and confirmed that CABMV-Morocco was distinct from BCMV and BNMV.
Characterization of peanut stunt virus strains by host reactions, serology and RNA patterns.
A Comparison of Three Potyviruses by Direct Hybridization Analysis
Etude des parentes entre BXMV, PMV, CXYV par comparaison des homologies de sequences de nucleotides a l'aide de l'analyse par hybridation moleculaire
A summary of potyvirus taxonomy and definitions.
- O. W. Barnett
- BiologyArchives of virology. Supplementum
The current taxonomic status of the family Potyviridae is presented with suggestions for resolving some taxonomic problems. Terms such as strain, pathotype, serotype, variant, mutant, and isolate are…
Characterization of an iridescent virus isolated from the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis.
An insect iridescent virus has been isolated from diseased velvetbean caterpillars, Anticarsia gemmatalis, found in Argentina, and data suggest this virus is very closely related to IV 1, originally isolated from Tipula paludosa.

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Anggraeni and Partners Promote Sustainability through Foodwrap Beeswax Workshop with Jessica Halim from Demibumi
December 19, 2023
In a remarkable display of commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, Anggraeni and Partners recently hosted a Foodwrap Beeswax Workshop during their Corporate Gathering. The event, organized under the grand theme of “Local Sustainability, Global Impact,” showcased the firm’s dedication to adopting eco-friendly practices and making a positive difference in the world.
The workshop was a collaborative effort with Demibumi, a leading advocate for sustainable living. Jessica Halim, an expert from Demibumi, spearheaded the event and shared invaluable insights on waste education. Participants were enlightened on the importance of treating the Earth with care and the significance of opting for sustainable alternatives over single-use products.
The informative presentation served as an eye-opener, encouraging attendees to reflect on their environmental impact and consider more eco-conscious choices in their daily lives. The workshop went beyond theoretical knowledge, offering a hands-on experience that allowed participants to actively contribute to reducing plastic usage.
The highlight of the session was the opportunity for participants to create their sustainable food wrap from beeswax—a material renowned for its eco-friendly properties. This practical activity empowered attendees to play a direct role in mitigating plastic waste, providing them with a tangible solution to implement in their daily routines.
The sustainable food wrap made from beeswax serves as an excellent alternative to traditional plastic wraps, offering a reusable and environmentally friendly option for preserving food. The hands-on experience created a positive and collaborative atmosphere, reinforcing the importance of individual and collective efforts in creating a more sustainable future. Anggraeni and Partners’ decision to integrate this workshop into our Corporate Gathering demonstrates our forward-thinking approach and commitment to making a positive impact on the environment.
In conclusion, Anggraeni and Partners’ dedication to ESG principles and their focus on “Local Sustainability, Global Impact” was vividly demonstrated through the Foodwrap Beeswax Workshop. This event educated participants about the importance of sustainable living and provided them with practical tools to contribute actively to a more environmentally conscious future.
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A chill breeze is in the air and pumpkin spice is back on grocery store shelfs. That can only mean one thing – Fall has officially arrived.
Here at Royal Cup, we’re all coffee nerds. We travel the world tasting and learning about the history, unique elements, and flavors that make up our delicious products.
Summer may be ending, but the fun is just getting started at Royal Cup! We’ve put together a few of our favorite recipes to help you say goodbye to summer in style.
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Autumn is usually very active over the North Atlantic where cold Arctic outbreak push over the still warm seas and result in explosive cyclogenesis and violent windstorms. Yet another bombogenesis* cyclone will develop over the Labrador Sea tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 9th and turn east towards the extreme southern tip of Greenland on Sunday while rapidly deepening. An intense windstorm is expected around the cyclone’s core and also across the southern Greenland where a combination of the cyclonic wind field and downslope winds should result in extremely severe winds, locally reaching 150-200 km/h, or even higher in the most exposed areas.
*Bombogenesis, a popular term used by meteorologists, occurs when a midlatitude cyclone rapidly intensifies, dropping at least 24 millibars over 24 hours.
The classic pattern supports this evolution, as a very deep upper trough pushes into the Labrador Sea from the Arctic region, resulting in cyclogenesis over the region.
Cyclone will begin rapidly deepening on Saturday, Nov 9th around 12 UTC and continue for 24 hours, becoming a very intense cyclone. Notice the very tight pressure gradient around the low, resulting in hurricane-force winds just south of the cyclone’s center and also over the SW Greenland terrain slopes. Central pressure should drop below 950 mbar!
NOAA OPC forecast for the North Atlantic on Sunday, Nov 10th 12 UTC – a very intense windstorm with hurricane-force winds is expected. The center of the low will be just to the east of the southern tip of Greenland.
Overview of the peak wind gusts until Sunday’s night – the highest speeds develop over the south Greenland where local topography could support peak gusts approaching or even exceeding 200 km/h, while another wind maximum is the classic wind field just south of the cyclone’s center track.
Additionally, an intense jet-stream develops along the southern flank of the deep upper trough and between a strong upper ridge over the Azores. This will surely be quite a challenge for the flights going from Europe into the United States on Sunday, while the opposite direction will be a bonus and flights will be shorter departing from Canada / US towards Europe.
We are monitoring the evolution and will be posting updates with the satellite imagery this weekend – stay tuned.
See also – another deep cyclone was ongoing over the Labrador Sea and S Greenland on Thursday and Friday, Nov 7-8th:
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Effect of Bismuth and Silver on the Corrosion Behavior of Lead-free Solders in 3.5 wt% NaCl Solution
Electroanalytical tests were carried out to investigate the corrosion behavior of various lead-free solder alloys in 3.5 wt% NaCl bulk solution under room temperature. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) method was applied to investigate the corroded surface structure and corrosion depth using cross-sectional samples. Furthermore, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) method was also applied to identify the chemical elemental composition of the corrosion products of the solders. The results showed that the bismuth and silver bearing solders have lower corrosion resistance compared to other lead-free solders and to the widely used SAC305 as well. The different corrosion resistance was explained by the different silver and bismuth content and volume of the corrosion products, which can lead back to the differences of the original alloying components. This study is highlighted that the bismuth and silver content may pose a relative high corrosion risk related to lead-free solder alloys used in electronics.
Keywords: electrochemical corrosion, micro-alloyed solder alloy, NaCl solution, potentiodynamic polarization test
How to Cite
Tamási, P., Kósa, G., Szabó, B., Berényi, R., Medgyes, B. “Effect of Bismuth and Silver on the Corrosion Behavior of Lead-free Solders in 3.5 wt% NaCl Solution”, Periodica Polytechnica Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 60(4), pp. 232-236, 2016. https://doi.org/10.3311/PPee.9706
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"The Financing of World War II and the Exploitation of Jewish Property in Nazi Occupied Europe"
Dr. Götz Aly received Ph.D. in history and political science at the Free University in Berlin, Germany. During his fellowship at the Museum, he was an independent historian. For his J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Senior Scholar-in-Residence Fellowship, Dr. Aly conducted research for his project “The Financing of World War II and the Exploitation of Jewish Property in Nazi Occupied Europe.”
Dr. Aly has published over twenty books on Holocaust-related subjects. In addition to several scholarly articles and book chapters, he has authored or edited many publications including, with co-author with Susanne Heim, 2002-2003 Charles H. Revson Foundation Fellow at the Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Architects of Annihilation: Auschwitz and the Logic of Destruction (Princeton University Press, 2003), originally published as Vordenker der Vernichtung: Auschwitz und die deutschen Plaene fuer eine neue europaeische Ordnung (Fischer, 1993); with Christian Gerlach, Das letzte Kapitel : Realpolitik, Ideologie und der Mord an den ungarischen Juden 1944-1945 (Stuttgart: Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, 2002); Cleansing the Fatherland: Nazi Medicine and Racial Hygiene (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000); “Endloesung”: Voelkerverschiebung und der Mord an den europaeischen Juden (Fischer Verlag, 1995) which has been published in English, Japanese and Rumanian; The Value of the Human Being: Medicine in Germany 1918-1945 (Arztekammer Berlin,1991); Aktion T4, 1939-1945: die “Euthanasie”-Zentrale in der Tiergartenstrasse 4 (Berlin: Hentrich, 1987); and Sozialpolitik und Judenvernichtung: gibt es eine Oekonomie der Endloesung? (Rotbuch Verlag, 1987). For his path-breaking research and illuminating analyses, Dr. Aly has received some of the most prestigious prizes and honors in Germany, including the Heinrich-Mann-Prize and the Marion Samuel Prize.
During his tenure at the Museum, Dr. Aly examined the links among Nazi war planning, anti-Jewish measures, and the development of the Reich’s leading state and private financial policies. He focused his research on large state and private operations of confiscation and money laundering. He determined that, with the help of Germany’s major banks, the Reich’s Finance Ministry extracted 1.2 billion marks from the Jews as “reparations” for the November 1938 pogrom. Dr. Aly discovered that similar examples of state-led robbery on such a massive scale occurred across Nazi-occupied Europe and contributed directly to the funding of the Nazi war machine. Nazi-occupied countries were forced to pay the Germans’ “occupation costs”—exorbitant sums of money that occupied countries usually raised through arbitrary taxes levied against the Jews and outright confiscation of Jewish assets. Wehrmacht soldiers received wages and pensions through a money laundering system that began with the seizure of Jewish property. Dr. Aly’s research was published after his tenure in Hitlers Volksstaat. Raub, Rassenkrieg und nationaler Sozialismus [Hitler’s Primary State: Robbery, Racial War and National Socialism] (Fischer, 20)
Dr. Aly was in residence at the Mandel Center from March 1 to August 1, 2003.

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