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A bill calling for revocation of the tax-exempt status of any California nonprofit whose members engage in or incite acts of government insurrection has passed both houses of the state legislature and is being sent to Gov. Gavin Newson for his signature.
State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) sponsored the bill as a reaction to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., while Congress convened to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.
CalNonprofits Chief Executive Officer Jan Masaoka said she opposes Senate Bill 834 – dubbed “No Tax Exemption for Insurrection Act” – saying it is too vague, lacking in clarity and open to abuse by individuals or groups who oppose the missions of certain nonprofits.
“We respect the intent of the bill but there’s a lot of language in it that’s vague and confusing. We feel the law could be used for political purposes. Treason is already against the law so you don’t need this law,” Masaoka said.
For instance, Masaoka said that not clearly addressed is whether a nonprofit would be held accountable for the unsanctioned actions of members. Also unclear, she said, is a standard of proof required to strip a nonprofit of its tax exemption.
CalNonprofits did not take a formal stand or commit to opposition, working instead with bill sponsor Wiener and his staff, Masaoka said. A few tweaks to the bill resulted from discussions but the final product is still too vague, she said.
The bill is not specifically targeting any nonprofit in California. According to the California Franchise Tax Board website, tax-exempt status has been revoked for 114,020 nonprofits since the 1970s for various reasons unrelated to the elements of the new bill.
If signed by Newsom, the act would:
- Amend the California Franchise Tax Board’s (FTB) authority to revoke tax-exempt statuses of nonprofit organizations if the state Attorney General (AG) determines that the nonprofit has actively engaged in or incited treason, misprision of treason (concealing knowledge of treason), insurrection, seditious conspiracy, advocating overthrow of the government or government of any state, or advocating mutiny by members of the military or naval forces.
- Authorize the state Attorney General to make a finding that a tax-exempt organization has actively engaged in the above events.
- Deny out-of-state nonprofits that engage in or incite insurrection the right to raise money in California.
The bill authorizes the AG and the FTB to draw up rules, guidelines and procedures to carry out the act.
According to California Senate minutes posted online, 85 groups formally supported the bill and two individuals opposed it. Most of the formal support for the act is from California chapters of Indivisible, a pro-Democratic grassroots organization whose website states it is working to promote democracy and prevent re-election of former President Donald Trump.
Wiener posted frequently on his legislative website about movement with the bill, taking the opportunity to lay blame for the insurrection on Donald Trump and political extremists. “Trying to overturn elections and violently attacking our legislators fits the bill. SB 834 will ensure that these organizations no longer claim this financial advantage,” Wiener has stated via a press release.
California Senate committee minutes showed that at least one group with nonprofit status was alleged to be tied by the U.S. Department of Justice to the Capitol insurrection: Elmer Stewart Rhodes III, founder and leader of The Oath Keepers, is charged with seditious activity in connection with Jan. 6, 2021. The Oath Keepers was founded by Rhodes in 2009. According to information from the Anti-Defamation League, federal authorities arrested at least 25 people associated with the Oath Keepers, charging them in connection with their efforts to impede the processes governing the transfer of presidential power in the lead up to and during the January 6 insurrection.
Some 19 people are charged with conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiring to prevent an officer of the U.S. from discharging a duty, and of these, 11 – including Rhodes – are also charged with seditious conspiracy.


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SIDI Kaos Carbon Road Shoes. Known for their stiff soles, SIDI shoes have raised the standard of what a race shoe should provide for its wearer. SIDI's new Kaos shoe is built to keep its shape in all types of weather and conditions and many features are replaceable so the shoe can last for years to come. The Kaos shoe is made with SIDI's Millennium 4 Carbon Sole--the latest in sole design. The Millennium is made of Nylon injected with carbon fiber that makes it 37% stiffer than the traditional nylon sole and provides excellent power transfer to the pedals. While stiff, the sole has enough flexion so blood circulates and the foot doesn't cramp. The carbon sole lasts through many miles of riding under all conditions because it doesn't absorb moisture and resists deterioration that can be caused by high mileage or extreme temperatures. An anti-slip toe insert and a replaceable polyurethane heel pad are integral parts of the design. The stiff heel pad is another feature that ensures leg power is directly transferred to the pedal. The heel pad securely closes the back of the shoe around the heel and above the heel bone. This closure completely eliminates heel lift and increases how much leg power is harnessed. Riders can micro-adjust the closures across the forefoot with the Tecno 3 Precision Ratchet closure. You can twist two buttons at the forefront until you find the exact tension needed for complete comfort. The wire used in the Tecno 3 has been improved so on-the-bike adjustments are smoother and more exact. The Tecno 3 is replaceable, another factor that extends the life of this SIDI cycling shoe. Additionally, the Caliper Buckle ratchets at the top of the shoe can be adjusted in both directions. This is enables smooth, on-the-fly micro-adjustments for an overall better ride.
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BMW i4 Price in USA and Features
The BMW i4 has 1 Electric Motor on offer. It is accessible with the Programmed transmission. The i4 is a 5 seater and has length of 4783mm, width of 2073mm and a wheelbase of 2856mm.
The i4 is presented in 2 variations in particular eDrive40 M Game, eDrive40. The least expensive BMW i4 variation is the eDrive40 which has a sticker price of $56,550 while the most costly variation is the BMW i4 eDrive40 M Game which orders a cost of $67,300.
Key Specs of BMW i4
- Power Steering
- Power Window
- Head-up Display
- LED Head Light DRls
- Smart Trunk opener
- Moon Roof
Safety and Security of BMW i4
- Automatic Head Lights and High Beam
- Dynamic Insurance Framework recognises inevitable mishaps, then gets ready via naturally pretensioning seat straps, shutting windows and moonroof, and actuating post-crash slowing down; incorporates Weariness and Center Alarm include.
- Auto Parking Camera
- Dynamic Driving Assistant5 incorporates Front facing Crash Cautioning, Programmed City Impact Alleviation and Slowing down, Dynamic Vulnerable side Discovery, Path Takeoff Cautioning, and Speed Cutoff Data
- BMW Help eCall incorporates Crisis Solicitation (SOS button) and Upgraded Programmed Impact Warning
BMW i4 Review
The affirmation of the BMW i4 vehicle comes in after BMW as of late uncovered its goal to make a big appearance the totally electric iX SUV in USA in December 2021.
As far as visual appearance, the BMW i4 is clearly associated with the 4 Series with a burning motor. It has a basically acquired plan, a colossal, stopped kidney grille in front and thin Drove headlights. The quad-hexagon daytime running lights and slight back L-molded Drove lights are as yet trademark BMW parts on the i4. The BMW i4 is likewise recognized by its roadster style roofline.
The BMW i4 comes in two power yields: eDrive40 and M50 xDrive. The eDrive40 is the passage level model, with simply back tire drive with a 340PS and 430Nm electric engine. It is guaranteed that it can run from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.7 seconds.
Double engines on every pivot give an all out force of 550PS and 795Nm in the all-wheel-drive M50 xDrive. The back tire drive variant has a WLTP scope of 590 kilometers on a solitary charge, while the all-wheel-drive form has a scope of 510 kilometers.
Within, there’s a 12.3-inch detached infotainment screen running BMW’s eighth-age iDrive framework, as well as a 14.9-inch bended computerised dial show, standard games seats, and blue accents wherever as recognitions for the vehicle’s electric establishments. Aside from shows, within the i4 has extravagance eco-accommodating upholstery, despite the fact that purchasers may likewise pick calfskin.
BMW are yet to uncover the specific dates for the send off of the BMW i4 and how much will the vehicle cost.
Aside from its widescreen infotainment framework, the inside of the BMW i4 is almost indistinguishable from that of the BMW 4 Series Gran Roadster, and that is an extraordinary beginning stage. The lodge is strong and fabricated well, and most surfaces are managed with very good quality materials like engineered cowhide, delicate touch plastic and metallic accents. There’s likewise next to no wind or outside sound interruption. With everything taken into account, it feels significantly better than moderate opponents like the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.
What you will get in All New BMW i4?
As the BMW i4 appeared simply last year, the 2023 i4 gets just minor choices changes. A new, section level eDrive35 model joins the setup and utilisations a more modest 66.0-kWh battery pack to accomplish a guaranteed 260-mile range. BMW’s M 50 Years unique seals are presented on the i4 M50. The 18-inch M Bi-variety 12 PM Dark wheels with the entire season tires are not generally advertised. The Notable Sounds Electric choice — which empowers various blended sounds played through the vehicle’s speakers and facilitated with its speed increase — will be sold independently from the Superior bundle.
We lean toward the better exhibition M50 over the more affordable — and less strong — eDrive35 and eDrive40 manages. The M-badged model comes standard with a more confident appearance, including 19-inch wheels. It likewise has a wonderfully tuned suspension that revels in forceful driving however is quiet and agreeable in and out of town. Overhauled brakes with blue calipers are likewise remembered for the M model.
We like the appearance of the discretionary 20-inch edges and the superior presentation of their more extensive, stickier tires, however they drop the M50’s assessed driving reach from 270 to 227 miles. We’d improve the inside with one of the calfskin choices, the Top notch bundle (surrounding inside lighting, warmed seats and controlling wheel, lumbar help), and individual choices, for example, the versatile Drove headlights, ventilated front seats, Harman Kardon sound framework, and remote charging.
BMW i4 Power, Performance
The 2023 i4 takes care of electrons to possibly a couple of electric engines, contingent upon the model. The eDrive35 is one of two single-engine back drive choices utilizing a 281-hp unit. The eDrive40 highlights a solitary engine on the back hub that makes 335 strength. The M50 has an electric engine on the two axles, which together give all-wheel drive and produce 536 torque and 586 pound-feet.
The M50 we tried hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, which is faster than a back drive M3 Rivalry. The back drive i4 rolls on a standard arrangement of 18-inch edges; 19-inches are discretionary. On the other hand, the all-wheel-drive M50 is fitted with either 19s or 20s, and it has versatile dampers and a variable-proportion guiding framework. The i4 M50 that we drove conveyed prompt and powerful push, and despite the fact that it weighs impressively in excess of a M3, its lower focus of gravity assists it with moving certainly and effortlessly.
Range, Battery life and Fuel Economy of BMW i4
BMW says the single-engine back drive i4 eDrive40 can head out up to around 300 miles on a full battery. The double engine all-wheel-drive M50 has the equivalent 81.5-kWh battery, yet its guaranteed range finishes out at 245 miles. These i4 models have a 200-kW charging limit that can add somewhere in the range of 88 and 108 miles in only 10 minutes. The passage level eDrive35 model accompanies a more modest 66.0 kWh net limit battery, which is said to convey around 260 miles of reach and maximises at 180-kW charging speeds. utilising the Level 2 (up to 11 kW) locally available charger, the i4 can re-energise its battery from zero to 100% in under 8 hours.
As indicated by the EPA, the most productive i4 model is the eDrive40 with standard 18-inch wheels. That model procured evaluations of 109 MPGe city and 108 MPGe parkway. Adding the bigger 19-inch wheels drops those figures marginally, and the more remarkable M50 model is evaluated lower as well. While we haven’t put each i4 through our 75-mph interstate course, which is important for our broad testing routine, to decide its true productivity, an i4 eDrive 40 Gran Car we tried scored 280 miles of reach. Only two miles shy of its EPA gauge
Interior and Comfort in BMW i4
Inside, the i4’s lodge is luxuriously named, including the accessibility of rose gold trim, white cowhide upholstery, and light wood trim. The overall design is like other BMW models, yet the i4, notwithstanding the all-electric iX SUV, is quick to have a huge, consistent showcase that traverses close to 66% of the dashboard. The four-entryway i4 has an emotional back roofline that copies a roadster like profile, yet it has a conventional trunk toward the back


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In April, courses will be held: the third and fourth stage of learning – from April 19 to 23.
Third level - at 10:00 in Kiev time.
Fourth level - at 17:00 in Kiev time.
This time, courses will be held in Vinnitsa plus online participation for students from other cities.
Enrollment in the group is possible only after the preliminary interview in Natalia Rodina.
For recording for an interview, write Dina Leonidovna into messengers (+38096 210-72-99).
For those students who passed the second stage and plans to study at the third stage, it is usually necessary to prepare on the course "Consciousness Management" – it will be held from April 5 to April 8 online. We recommend as early as possible to recognize the recommendations of Natalia Rodina in your training.
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text: The New Wild West: Bitcoin Bitcoin’s future is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: it’s the wild west out there, and there is no sheriff in town. Share | Related Content The Rule of 72 Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out. Alternative Investments - Going Mainstream Alternative investments are going mainstream for accredited investors. It’s critical to sort through the complexity. Keys to Investing for Retirement There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement.

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Steve Beam – Semi-Automatic Card Tricks, Vol. 9
Volume 9 of Semi-Automatic Card Tricks (sans gimmicks).
Contributors include: John Bannon, Gordon Bean, Doug Canning, Mark Fitzgerald, Lionel Gallardo, Mahdi Gilbert, Bill Goodwin, Lewis Jones, Marty Kane, Max Maven, Lorenz Schar, Ben Train, Caleb Wiles, R. Paul Wilson, and Ron Wohl.
Includes chapters that represent the state of the art on Moracle, the Piano Card Trick, and the Losers (lost and found card tricks). One-man chapters by Lewis Jones, R. Paul Wilson, and Marty Kane.
REVIEWS for Volume 9 of Semi-Automatic Card Tricks:
“As in all volumes in the SACT series, these pages are dense. Beam uncovers buried principles, infuses modern touches, and gives the reader creative building blocks. The depth and variety of material is staggering.” John Guastaferro (author of One Degree, and book reviewer for Genii magazine), March 2016 Genii.
“The must-have magic book list for 2016 just got a little longer. After a ten-year hiatus, Steve Beam has published two more books in his stellar Semi-Automatic Card Tricks series. Most magic books are technical manuals that need to be waded through to learn a nugget or two of good stuff. In comparison, Beam’s books have a ton of good stuff woven into hilariously well-crafted writing. I couldn’t wait to see the next effect or read the next sentence.” Rolando Santos, former president of the IBM and current book reviewer in the June 2016 issue of The Linking Ring.

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text: A recent study aimed to define the most effective chemotherapy dosage to successfully shrink tumors after surgery in women with residual ovarian cancer spread throughout the abdomen. It found that the effectiveness of chemotherapy strongly relies on the outcome of the initial surgery to remove as many tumors as possible. This study suggests that a high dosage of chemotherapy, delivered either continuously or in a single dose, is capable of effectively eliminating the smaller residual tumors, but larger tumors require the use of a continuous and high dose to succeed— a higher dose than is tolerable under current ways of administering chemotherapy. The study, "Ovarian cancer spheroid shrinkage following continuous exposure to cisplatin is a function of spheroid diameter," was published in Gynecologic Oncology. Platinol (cisplatin) is one of the most commonly used chemotherapy drugs to treat patients with ovarian cancer. Previous studies indicate a higher success for this treatment when Platinol is continuously delivered directly into the abdomen through a catheter, rather than via intravenous delivery. Still, many patients do not tolerate this form of treatment because of associated complications, and not all are able to complete it. "It's painful and the catheter can be a site of local infections," Michael Cima, the study's senior author and a member of MIT's Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, said in a press release. The authors of this study are working now to create a way of delivering high-dose Platinol, in a continuous manner, directly to the abdomen of the patients without the use of a catheter. "As we entered into this project, our question was how do we get the same beneficial outcomes and reduce all the side effects?" Cima said. The research team now aims to develop an implant device that allows the delivery of a continuous high dosage of Platinol to ovarian cancer patients, without the complications normally associated with the use of the catheter. Ideally, the implant would be placed in the patient's abdomen during the initial surgery, essential to remove most tumors, and would then be extracted after the completion of the treatment through a non-invasive procedure.

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It grows as a group or alone. It grows in the ground in pine plantations and Paramo. It is related to acid soils. It is known as a fungus that causes hallucinations and distorted reality. It is considered that the young mushroom provides a stimulating effect, while the full grown specimens produce hallucinogenic effects. In any case it seems that fresh consumption is more dangerous, since muscarine (toxic substance) is more active, so those who consume prefer to dry it out first. In homeopathy (homeopathic dilutions only!) Is used to treat skin conditions. Inhibitory properties are described for the growth of tumors (Hobbs 1986). It name muscaria (fly ), describe it ability to immobilize or kill the flies that land on them, cause its high concentration of toxins in the surface of the cap (pileus).
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Thousands of Australians are NOW ordered to evacuate their homes as floods not seen in 50 years spark dozens of emergency calls and cut cities off for WEEKS
- Continued flooding in store for regional communities in NSW, Victoria and SA
- Dozens of emergency warnings are still in effect in eastern Australia on Sunday
- The small town of Moulamein in NSW – population 500 – will be cut off until December
Multiple watersheds with months of heavy rainfall show that sustained flooding is on the way for regional communities in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
As NSW enters its 74th day of flood crisis, dozens of emergency warnings remain in effect across eastern Australia on Sunday as flood spikes continue to wreak havoc around inland rivers.
Locals have banded together to protect their homes and keep the beers flowing in the small NSW town of Moulamein, despite the swollen Edward River cutting off all access roads and isolating the community.
Residents were told by the State Emergency Service on Tuesday to shelter in place as the river rose 20 feet (6.2 meters) and continued to rise Saturday night.
Flooding lingers near Kerang, Victoria. In New South Wales, the state is in its 74th day of flood crisis
The small town of about 500 residents is expected to remain under lockdown until December.
“People work day and night to build dikes around their houses and along the banks of the river, so that their houses are not flooded,” Tamara Lee of the Moulamein Bowling Club told AAP.
Despite the flooding, the bowls club has remained open with plenty of beer on hand, she said.
‘I have a few farmers who work all night. We actually just stay open for them.’
NSW SES conducted one flood rescue operation overnight, responding to 90 requests for assistance after it issued a dozen emergency warnings, including for renewed flooding in Condobolin and Euabalong.
The Lachlan River begins to slowly decline, but remains above the record level set in 1952.
Flooding is also hitting the nearby towns of Jemalong and Hillston, where water is not expected to recede until next week.
The Lachlan River is depicted in flood at Forbes in the Central Western region of New South Wales
The far west towns of Hay and Balranald towards the Victorian border have also been hit by major flooding, with the Murrumbidgee River set to peak next week.
As of Saturday afternoon, there were a dozen emergency alerts across NSW, while 71 areas were subject to watch and action alerts.
Victorians living around parts of the Murray River have also been told to prepare for evacuation if a spike approaches the northwestern towns of Colignan, Nangiloc, Iraq and Lambert Island.
“Flooding will continue in this area for many weeks as the Murray River will rise, peak and fall very slowly,” VicEmergency said Saturday.
Volunteers arrange sandbags to protect a building from flooding in Echuca, Victoria
Major flooding is also occurring on the Murray at Boundary Bend above historic 1975 levels.
Flood warnings have also been issued in South Africa for parts of the upper and lower Murray River.
The river is expected to reach an early peak in December before reaching another higher peak by Christmas.


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A global economic crisis and a series of unforeseen natural disasters have presented Kentucky with one challenge after another in the 19 months that I've been governor.
But with a steady hand, my administration is helping the state survive with a strategy that combines short-term help with long-term thinking:
*We've ratcheted back spending, just like our families have done, to make government leaner and more effective.
*We've preserved critical priorities in education, health care and public safety.
*We're reached out to vulnerable populations in need across the state.
*And, as showed by the economic development initiatives we persuaded the General Assembly to adopt in the recent special legislative session, we've focused on attracting good-paying jobs for our people.
*All the while, we have toughened ethics standards, expanded health insurance to more children and positioned Kentucky as a leader in the national energy issues of the future.
But there remains much to be done.
That's why on Monday, at 9 a.m. at the Berry Hill Mansion in Frankfort, I will be announcing my intention to run for re-election as governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
At the same time, I will be introducing Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson as my running mate.
Jerry is a leader of stature who has a proven record of accomplishment, particularly in economic development. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of the state's largest city. Now he intends to do the same on behalf of the entire state.
Jerry will serve out his term as mayor. At the same time, he will be traveling around Kentucky to hear input on how, in my second term, the Beshear/Abramson team can improve what state government does for you.
That, my friends, is exciting.


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When you are trading on the Forex market, you want to have as much information as you possible can. The more information that you have, the better trades you can make, and therefore the better financial decisions you can make. There is a wealth of information available to you on the internet, much of it for free. Below is a quick list of some information that you can find for free online that should help you in your Forex trading decision making.
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Interest rates play a large role in determining how the value of a currency will change. Each government sets their own interest rates, and they are subject to that country’s current fiscal policies. To find out the most current interest rate data for any country, you can use this source.
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Another factor in determining the value of a currency is how much debt that country currently holds. Looking at how much debt a country has can help to give you a better idea as to whether or not you want to invest in that country by exchanging into their currency. To find out how much debt a country currently has, you can visit this site.
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There are many Forex brokers online that you can work with when trading on this market. Most of them offer you tools and services to try and convince you to go with them. However, if you don’t want to pay for the premium stuff, sometimes you can just connect with them on social media sites, and still gather some useful information. One example is Alvexo’s LinkedIn account, which routinely sends out helpful advice for Forex traders. There are many others, but this is a good place to start.
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The main tool for any trader is a Forex chart. These charts track the value of a currency in any country at a given time. These charts are used to plan out your trades and determine which ones you want to make. When you sign up with an online broker, these charts are usually included, but you can often find them for free elsewhere. Here is just one link that offers free Forex charts, but there are many others. Without a Forex chart you will be trading blind, so this is one tool you will most certainly want to have.
If you are a new Forex trader, finding free tools is one of the best things that you can do. Don’t waste your money on advanced tools, as you won’t really know how to use them yet. Use the free tools mentioned above to get started, then as you become more accustomed to Forex trading, you will know which tools you want to spend the money on. However even as you get more experienced, you may find that the tools mentioned above are enough to help you make a wise investment, and you won’t have to spend money on premium tools, which is always a bonus.

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The Longing is an unusual game combining point-and-click adventure with idle games (also called clickers). This is another work of independent Studio Seufz, which is mainly involved in creating short animated films. However, the German developer also has a few simple free games like Murder, which have been tested by tens of millions of players. Apllication Systems Heidelberg is responsible for the release of The Longing.
The Longing takes place in an unnamed world, more specifically in the underground system of caves, where the stone king rules. However, recently his power weakened and the ruler decides to fall into a long, four-hundred day's sleep in his palace to regain strength. He leaves a single Shade to guard, the last of his servants, who is to stay with the ruler until he wakes up.
According to the plot, the player's task is to guide the Shade until the stone king wakes up. However, unlike most games, in The Longing the days go by in real time, so it takes more than a year to complete a single run from start to finish. The game can end earlier and the adventure can be completed in several ways. Time can also be speeded up by performing certain activities (including lighting a bonfire with coal found in the caves), but this does not significantly affect the pace of the game. What's important is that the seconds run out even when we're not in the game or turn off the hardware with The Longing installed. So we can leave the hero alone or order him to go to a specific location and return to the game when the Shade arrives.
The basics of the game do not deviate from the scheme known from classic point-and-click adventure games. So we explore more places, collect items and solve puzzles. However, all these elements are based on actual time lapse. The hero cannot run, forcing us to march, and many actions can only be performed at a later date, for example when a decaying stalactite finally falls and creates a transition to a previously unavailable location.
In The Longing, we have no pre-established goal except to wait four hundred days for the King to awaken, so all the activities come down to taking time for us or the Hero. We can make the waiting more pleasant by searching for new secrets, playing on instruments made of collected elements, hanging pictures found here and there, etc. In addition, the authors have included full editions of many books, such as Homer's Illiad, Herman Melville's Moby Dick or Friedrich Niestchze's works. There is also no shortage of texts in the game itself, although they come down mainly to monologues and Shade commentaries, either spoken aloud or written down in a diary.
Due to the nature of the game, The Longing does not offer any multiplayer mode.
The developers of The Longing decided to use a two-dimensional, hand-drawn graphics. The graphics resemble the visual setting of classic animations, although the whole thing is kept in dark colours. The atmosphere of the game is further emphasized by a frugal, synthetic soundtrack.
Last updated on 05 January 2024
Game mode: single player
Age restrictions The Longing: Good for all ages.
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Why Is Infertility On The Rise? Here Are 5 Reasons, According To Experts
Why are infertility rates rising? Dr. Alan Copperman even confirms that “the U.S. birth rate is the lowest in more than three decades.” But there are many things to do to boost your reproductive system. Dr. Lucky Sekhon recommends “avoiding unhealthy, toxic exposures as much as possible..maintaining a normal body weight and consuming a healthy, balanced diet.”
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The Angus & Celeste Art Form Vases are an organically shaped, sculptured vase duo. These original, designer shapes are moulded from a hand-built clay form and produced in contemporary slip-cast matt-pigmented porcelain. Undeniably modern, but quietly understated, these vases let the flowers do the talking.
These artistic shapes interact with each other and work superbly as a pair. Their soft, voluminous, and fluid lines are suggestive of the human form. These beautifully balanced and complementary forms, take on a different dynamic depending on the angle they are positioned and viewed. Rearrange your vase set to create varied viewpoints or enjoy each form as a stand-alone object. They are available in four soft earthy tones.
Undeniably modern, but quietly understated, these vases let the flowers do the talking. The Artform vases will accommodate long and short stem flower bunches, leaves, and foliage, making an excellent canvas for floral arrangements in your home. When not filled with flowers, these vases take on a sculptural presence while waiting for their next bunch of flowers to arrive. Perfect for sideboards, side tables, and coffee tables.
Let’s face it, flowers can get messy, so rest assured that these vases fit into most average-sized dishwashers. Glazed inside, they can be easily cared for and cleaned. Lightweight and easy to pick up, they are simple to maintain and refill with fresh water.
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WARE, SamuelTracts on vaults and bridges containing observations on the various forms of vaults; on the taking down and rebuilding London Bridge; and on the principles of arches....Also containing the principles of pendent bridges, with reference to the properties of the catenary, applied to the Menai Bridge. And a theoretical investigation of the catenary.
London, Printed for Thomas and William Boone, 1822
Ware in this substantial work continues his studies into the structural properties of masonry arches, including bridges. The first tract considers the behaviour of vaults (cylindrical, groined, pyramidal, ribbed etc) including domes, with examples drawn from great mediaeval buildings such as Ely Cathedral, the chapel of King's College Cambridge, Lincoln Cathedral, York Minster and so on. The second tract is concerned with bridges, partly on the rebuilding of London bridge but also on the theory and design of masonry bridges in general. Here he uses such notable examples as Perronet's Neuilly bridge, Telford's Dunkeld bridge and Rennie's Waterloo bridge but also discusses iron and timber bridges, providing tables on the strength of materials and the moduli of fracture. The third and longest tract here concerns Ware's design for a suspension bridge over the Menai Straits, originally submitted in 1811, shortly after Telford and Rennie had proposed long-span cast-iron arches. Ware attempts to show theoretically that Telford's design had insufficient strength and that his own design, of 500ft span with a very shallow catenary and with the deck sitting directly on the chains, was superior.
Collation8vo. 3 parts in 1. xx + (vi )+ 73 + (1)pp, 14 folding engraved plates.; (ii) + 71pp (p.43 is a folding table numbered on one side only), 2 folding engraved plates; (ii) + 177 + (1)pp, 4 folding engraved plates. Publisher's quarter cloth, worn. Skempton No.1756. Presentation inscription from the Author.
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There are moments on some days, usually round late afternoon, that my speed train brain whips into turbo mode, and I get sad. Sad – but not sure why. I could collect all the thoughts that whiz by, and blame it on the collective negativity – but it feels more complicated and runs deeper than that.
This roll out into 2015 has left me dwelling on the parts of 2014 that I never quite wrapped up. I feel like I didn’t get to put any luggage down and I have been dragging it all around one sluggish heavy movement at a time. Weighted. Slow.
I think in poetry and stare at the moon like it belongs to me. Escape in the wind and the rain and make wishes. I wish that people were nicer to each other, and that I didn’t always feel so… Separated.
I wish that my mind didn’t make so many others feel uncomfortable. I also wish that other people weren’t so easy to make uncomfortable.
I feel like my insides are not contained in my skin. I feel like I am spread out all over all my favourite places and in my favourite smells and faces. Memories I suppose. I live in them. Good and bad.
I spill love, and find reasons to find beauty in the broken and the flawed. Because it is there. Like in the wild haired faces of the hippies and the red cheeked children before they learn that their parents aren’t perfect. When love is as simple as love letters and silly smiles.
I adore the imperfection in others but my own makes me feel inadequate, and impossible to save.
Mom about to turn 35 and I am no more in control than when I was 21. The only difference is that somewhere in those years I forgot how to give a shit. Most days. When I do care, I hide it well. Just not well enough today.
What do I deserve? I ask my self often. Do I deserve the wreck that is my brain and the sewn up half baked heart that I have? It’s a fair question. Karma is a bitch. And I am Karma’s bitch.


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March 30 2018:
Team TLC Extra Movie Night – Easter weekend 4 or 5 years ago Thomas and Lillian wanted to watch something with rabbits.
On such short notice this is what I came up with and we’ve watched it every year since! A 6 foot pooka in the form of a rabbit counts right??? Plus, Josephine Hull and James Stewart are phenomenal in this.
Quotes from Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) …. “Every day is a perfect day.”
“I always have a wonderful time wherever I am and whoever I’m with.”
“In this world you must be oh so smart or oh so kind. For years I was smart. I recommend kind.”
Thomas says, “I like it a lot and I like watching it every year!”
Lillian skipped watching this year.
November 23 2017:
Team TLC special movie night: “It’s A Wonderful Life” – A tradition for us on this day of giving thanks.
Lillian says, “Good, awesome as always, 100% recommended, very Christmasy, a good moral, and an amazing winter movie.”
I say, “That George Bailey was truly a rich man. A wonderful and heart warming reminder of how much one person can affect the lives of others. Even if they don’t know it or understand how.”
Thomas says, “I liked it, like the music, I like watching it every year, and I like the story. Hee Haw!”

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Highly adaptable multigauge controller for active gauges, capacitance manometers, and thermocouples with vacuum control and regulation to make working with vacuum easier.
The StrataVac series gauge controller is a highly configurable, digital vacuum control instrument, capable of driving and combining multiple sensors. This device can save space, money and complexity, by combining many tasks into one device, while enabling the user to have any level of accuracy desired for different ranges. It is a highly flexible, multigauge controller, that accepts different inputs based on driver board and sensor election. It can have different outputs including: Analog Recorder, RS232, Ethernet, SPDT relays and VLC. The StrataVac is configured with sensors based on the accuracy and range required for a specific application, and displays the pressure reading in user selectable units of: Torr, mbar or kilopascal. The Model 201 can either be panel mounted or sit on a bench top, and can use thermocouple, capacitance manometer, PCG750, CDG500, or PVG500 active gauges. The 201 has a built in feature that displays "range" when the sensor is below its useful range, to minimize confusion when looking at multiple instruments. It displays "error" if there is a sensor input fault, and puts any configured relays immediately to the safe atmospheric setting. The StrataVac also has a rich command set, to empower the user to control the set points and PID variables, via a local RS232 session or from a web browser a world away.
This gauge measures from 1 micron (1 x 10-3torr) all the way up to 760,000 microns (760 torr) or atmosphere. The wide range of this vacuum instrument enables users to easily troubleshoot their system. This gauge can also output vacuum readings to an optional RS232 serial or ethernet connection. This output can be used to graph and plot historical data with the Digivac plotting software, and can also be used as a vacuum transmitter to a PLC or other device.
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The genius of comedy that is Sasha Baron Cohen strikes again with another of his alter ego characters which is Bruno - a gay fashion presenter from Austria that falls from grace in his homeland and hopes to make it in America. This movie follows a similar set-up to Borat where most of the people are unaware they will be in this film and I lost count of the times I thought "I can't believe he just did that." Very funny film all the way through and the bonus clips that didn't make it into the film, should have - especially "The Scientist"
I cant understand the mentality of people that would give this a 5 star rating. I believe that some will always like everything that Sacha comes up with but a reality check is in order here. Me and my girlfriend couldnt believe how bad it was we hardly smiled let alone laugh throughout. A comedic style that has run its course. I hope I am proved wrong but I would love to see what Sacha comes up with after this pile.
Sacha Baron Cohen first came to the attention of the world media with his brilliant character known as Borat, a Kazakhstani reporter who went to America to make a documentary about American life. Mixing real interviews that mock the prejudices of those he is interviewing with a tagged on plot to move the film along, Borat was a massively surprising success. Now with Bruno, Cohen's last character to not have his own feature film was set to become an equally successful piece but due to the success of Borat, I found it hard to believe how Cohen could go out there and make a movie as another character without being recognised. Luckily he didn't have any problems and actually produced a movie that I found to be equally funny, if not better than Borat.
Gay Austrian TV presenter Bruno is fired from his job for an incident which disrupts Milan fashion week. As a result his lover leaves him for another man and Bruno now decides to move to America with his assistant's assistant, Lutz in an attempt to become the biggest Austrian celebrity since Hitler. During his time in America he looks into a number of unsuccessful ways of becoming famous which are to become an extra on the TV show Medium, creating his own TV show which the focus group do not like and trying to make a sex tape with politician Ron Paul who Bruno mistakes as drag queen Ru Paul. After these unsuccessful attempts at becoming famous, Bruno decides to follow in the footsteps of Branjelina and Madonna and swap his iPod for an African baby.
The Bruno character is as camp as camp can be and the way in which Cohen maintains this character even in seemingly dangerous situations is admirable. Insulting a terrorist and mocking an arena full of testosterone fuelled cage fighting fans are both brave moves as Cohen made the conscious decision to up-the-ante with this character. The tagged on story to drive the film along is quite an amusing one in its own respect and the assistant's assistant, Lutz character played by Gustaf Hammarsten who becomes Bruno's love interest generates some incredibly humorous moments.
Cohen seeks out the best of the best people with prejudices which allow him to create moments that are spectacular in the eyes of the beholder. Having Paula Abdul sit on Mexican men acting as furniture, while discussing human rights, is a superb moment that had me in stitches. Running through an anti-gay protest group whilst dressed in bondage attire attached to his friend Lutz is another stunning example of the intelligent mockery that has been consistent throughout the years of Cohen's characters. By far the best moment of the film is the scene set during a cage fight show which ends with Lutz and Bruno kissing in the middle of the cage with a few hundred ravenous fans looking to hurt them. It's the prime example of the danger Cohen put himself in to make this film a bigger success than its predecessor, Borat .
Although I loved this film for its bravery I felt that Cohen only took these risks because he felt the Bruno character wasn't strong enough to go along the same lines of Borat. It is worthy of the success it has received and it it's a great way to end the Cohen trio of films and although it's doubtful it would happen, I'd love to see a sequel to this or Borat.
I went to see this the day it was released, eager with anticipation. I watched as 'The biggest Austrian Superstar since Hitler' got fired from his job on an Austrian fashion show after gatecrashing on a Milan fashion show. Bruno heads to the USA with his assistant's assistant Lutz to find fame and become a heterosexual. The same Borat style cringe-inducing humor insues with encounters with terrororist leaders in 'The Middle Earth' AKA the Middle East, Swingers, Southern homophobes and even an unsepspecting Paula Abdul. All in all a worthy successor to the hilarious Borat, all though not as good Baron Cohen still delivers moments which will have you laughing so hard youll be gasping for air, and moments so cringeworthy you wont be able to look away. Definately worth a watch, fans off Cohen will most definately not be dissapointed!
I brought this thinking it would be really good.. as i loved ali g and thought it was so funny and heard this was too.. well i was soo disapointed.. i was bored after 15mins and had to turn it off.. just complete waste of money..
i cant see how some people are offended by this surely people must know what sort films he does by now,if your offended by over the top homosexuality this is NOT the film for you. The way he plays the part is just so so clever. i like the bit when hes interviewing the model and asks her what she thinks about teachers being overpaid, absolute classic.


Record-breakers Neymar and Lionel Messi have felt the heat from Paris St Germain’s angry fans following the midweek Champions League humiliation.
The illustrious pair were whistled every time they touched the ball during a 3-0 home win in the Ligue 1 match against Bordeaux on Sunday.
Even when Neymar scored the second goal against rock-bottom Bordeaux, the fans jeered him.
Even when Messi embarked on a trademark run from deep and hit the post, he got booed.
While the runaway leaders moved 15 points clear in a league they usually dominate, the fans want success in Europe.
Yet PSG blew it again in the Champions League against Real Madrid. A few weeks ago, they also got knocked out of the French Cup and coach Mauricio Pochettino is widely expected to be replaced next season.
By then, Kylian Mbappe, who scored PSG’s first goal against Bordeaux midway through the first half, may well be playing for Real Madrid. His contract runs out in June and he can leave on a free transfer.
PSG’s top scorer Mbappe was the only player spared the whistles on Sunday when the team names were read out.
Record seven-time Golden Ball winner Messi and Neymar, the world’s most expensive player, were booed throughout.
The two former Barcelona stars were also on the receiving end of some hostile chants encouraging them to leave.
A banner read “Direction Demission” (Directors Resign) seemingly aimed at sporting director Leonardo and president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
PSG’s ultras group — known as CUP — demanded in a statement on Saturday night that Al-Khelaifi leave.
Some fans in the Auteuil section at Parc des Princes even turned up 15 minutes late in protest at PSG’s midweek meltdown.
The team’s supporters are seenthing in the manner of the latest humiliating Champions League exit.
PSG were 2-0 up on aggregate but fell apart following goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s error.
Madrid star Karim Benzema scored three goals in 17 minutes to knock PSG out of the competition their cash-rich Qatari owners crave so much.
Three years ago PSG became the first team to be eliminated after winning the away leg 2-0, losing to Manchester United 3-1. In 2017, they were the first to be eliminated after winning the first leg 4-0, losing 6-1 away at Barcelona.
Neymar’s goal against Bordeaux came in the 52nd minute with a tap-in while a powerful strike from midfielder Leandro Paredes made it 3-0 in the 61st.


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I want to create a patch that will allow me to accurately generate music based on an image, and when the music is played in a sonograph the spectrogram will reveal the image. I have never really delved too deep into using FFT and STFT beyond the MSP tutorials, and have absolutely no experience using FFT in Jitter. I'm sure there are many people here who have done this type of thing before, so I was wondering if anybody would mind giving me a quick rundown of what I need to do, point me in the right direction, suggest good resources to use etc.
I really appreciate anyones help, and will share the patch once it's complete.
Here is an example of Venetian Snares - "Look" when played through a sonograph, Aphex Twin did something similar with the track "Mathematical Equation" from Windowlicker.

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One should be aware that suicidality is a complex issue, which requires an in-depth analysis and comprehension of the major underlying factors. It is easy for a professional to misunderstand the history of the client, which can translate into an ineffective treatment and intervention process. The reading offers two major takeaways, which are focused on client misunderstanding and ambivalence of patient in regards to suicide.
The first takeaway is rooted in the fact that previous suicide attempts should be carefully and properly comprehended. It is stated that “a history of one or more prior suicide attempts and a current suicide plan—are often misunderstood” (Yeager & Roberts, 2015, p. 49). In other words, previous suicide attempts should not be treated as a reliable predictor of future outcomes since the lack of attempts might not mean that a client will not commit suicide from the first attempt. The second takeaway is based on the notion of an ambivalent relationship between a patient and counselor. It is stated that “some patients may well be ambivalent about suicide, untrusting of the clinician or psychiatric screener, ashamed, or guarded and unwilling to share suicidal thoughts with a stranger” (Yeager & Roberts, 2015, p. 50). In other words, assessments need to account for the level of trust between a patient and professional since it also is predictive of lethal outcomes. The case of Harvey has low suicidality, whereas Maryann has medium suicidality, and Jet’s case has high suicidality. The main reason is the fact that Maryann has additional trauma due to the loss of her father, and Jet was initially resistant to treatment and re-traumatized, but Harvey recovered after the intervention.
In conclusion, the degree of reliability of patient history and his or her ambivalence of trust are important to consider during the assessment.
Yeager, K. R., & Roberts, A. R. (2015). Crisis intervention handbook: Assessment, treatment, and research (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.


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Massive Walt Disney Land Attraction Database
The Tigger's Go Ride attraction, which recently celebrated its tubular anniversary
Tigger's Go Ride
March 5, 1968
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This rollerride -- the only hand-made one in Walt Disney Land -- is appealing to young ones of all strengths.
- Warning: determined children will want to experience this attraction multiple times.
- For your entertainment, you should be in good health and free from elbow, ribcage, heart, cardiac, lycanthropic, or romantic disorders or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experiment.
- Guests may get damp on this attraction.
- Attraction is closed for seasonal repainting from January 7 until something like July 16.
- This attraction was reportedly conceived for the 1999 World's Fair.
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L.A. County underreported child deaths connected to abuse and neglect, audit finds
Los Angeles County officials have failed to follow state law that requires them to publicly disclose child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect, according to an independent audit released Monday.
The violations involve "potentially dozens" of child fatalities, County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky said.
"The board has been misled, but more importantly the public has been misled and that is really inexcusable," Yaroslavsky said. "There is only one possible motivation here, other than the right hand not doing what the left hand is doing, and that is an intent to withhold information from the public."
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas said that it was unclear who is responsible for the lack of compliance with the disclosure law. He said that he plans to introduce a motion at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to clarify lines of responsibility.
Department of Children and Family Services Director Trish Ploehn, reached by telephone Monday evening, declined to comment, saying she was still reviewing the auditors' findings. She agreed to an interview with The Times on Tuesday.
The finding by the Los Angeles County Office of Independent Review comes amid a growing debate about whether child welfare officials are underreporting deaths of children whose families previously had come to the department's attention.
The independent audit was released just days after county officials closed an investigation ordered by the Board of Supervisors into who provided The Times with information about children who died while their families were under scrutiny by child protective services.
A single-page report on the inquiry written by County Chief Executive William T Fujioka said officials found nothing.
-- Garrett Therolf
Read Therolf's complete story about the audit's findings and other problems in the county's child services department: Los Angeles County didn't report child deaths


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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
The Boats to Michael Eisner's Island attraction during refurbishment
Boats to Michael Eisner's Island
August 14, 1997
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The Boats to Michael Eisner's Island attraction comprises boats that transport guests to Michael Eisner's Island.
- Guests stuck with too much money should be forwarned that this attraction exits into a candy store.
Guest Policies and Information
- During bad weather, this attraction may melt.
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Beginning Monday, May 14, 2018 portions of sidewalks and parking spaces in the Q1 Parking Lot and the Shaw Quad will be closed. See the map below for areas of potential closure. Temporary pedestrian walkways will be maintained in the area. Traffic flow will also be maintained through the west end of Q1 North. The construction is planned for completion in August.
The area of the sidewalk and parking space closures will change as construction progresses. Pedestrians should observe and follow construction signs and refer to this notification for updates.
If you have any construction-related questions, comments or suggestions, please email firstname.lastname@example.org. For parking concerns, call Parking and Transit Services at 315-443-4652.


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National Jobs Guarantee
Massive disruptions in our economy are coming thanks to climate change and automation, and because our corporate-controlled politics can't see past the next election cycle or the next quarterly report, the United States isn't ready. According to a recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute, between 16 million and 54 million Americans may need to change occupational categories by 2030 due to automation alone, to say nothing of the jobs disruptions coming from changes in the energy economy and displacements caused by climate change.
The same McKinsey report warned that automation would worsen income inequality unless we make wise policy choices about public spending.
When millions of people are unemployed, underemployed, or employed in jobs without living wages, we all suffer.
College for All will be essential to ensuring that people can acquire new skills and education, but it won't be enough on its own, especially since we will face a disruption more forceful than the Industrial Revolution. To be prepared for massive job losses and churn in the labor force, we need a national jobs guarantee.
The concept of a national jobs guarantee is simple: utilizing and expanding upon the existing network of federal one-stop employment centers, the federal government would maintain a "bank" of worker-ready projects solicited from municipalities and local NGOs and other groups in each community. The projects would be administered locally, but funded by the federal government.
The jobs filled by the national jobs program fulfill a public purpose, and would favor jobs that can't be easily automated away, such as infrastructure jobs, "care" jobs, neighborhood cleanup, and public works . And, if the job banks prioritize work necessary to transition to a carbon-free energy economy, we can create good-paying jobs that can help mitigate the climate crisis. The jobs bank could be bolstered by deep investments needed in home weatherization to help increase energy efficiency and bring down short-term carbon emissions.
The federal government would set the minimum pay and benefits for jobs administered through this program, and by paying people a living wage ($15/hour, indexed to inflation), the program would inject wage competition into the job market and buoy all wages and benefits as employers worked to attract workers.
It's imperative that we get ahead of the massive changes coming to the workforce due to automation and climate change. A national jobs guarantee, along with College for All, can help us prepare.
This proposal draws heavily from the work of Dr. Pavlina R. Tcherneva, Associate Professor and Chair at the Department of Economics at Bard College.


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Square Enix is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mana Series, and announced a brand new figure from Trials of Mana.
The figure portrays iconic heroine Riesz and unlike the bulk of Square Enix’s production (including the previously-announced Trials of Mana Bring Arts action figures), will be static.
You can already pre-order it on AmiAmi for 17,600 yen, which translates approximately into $159.
The lead time is quite extensive, as the figure is expected to ship in exactly a year, in June 2022.
The prototype was sculpted by G.O. Cerberus Project TM and painted by Emi Hoshina. She’s approximately 255mm tall.
Below you can take a look at an extensive gallery:
If you’re unfamiliar with Trials of Mana, which is currently available for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, you can read our review.
Just today, Square Enix revealed that a new Mana game for consoles is in development, a mobile game titled Echoes of Mana, a Legend of Mana anime (a remaster of the game has just been released), and a mobile version of Trials of Mana itself.
The future certainly appears to have a lot in store for fans of the Mana series, and it’ll be interesting to see what Square Enix has in store for us.


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|Title||Monitoring social learning processes in adaptive co management: three case studies from South Africa|
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|Journal||Ecology and Society|
|Keywords||Adaptive co management, collaboration, learning, monitoring, social learning|
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Presents key variables and a monitoring framework for social learning processes in adaptive co-management
Transition within adaptive co-management processes calls for effective learning – social learning in particular – requiring an understanding of the creation and operation of learning arenas, and their contextual outcomes. This article presents key variables and outcome indicators for monitoring collaborative processes and learning, and tests these variables within three case studies in South Africa. The variables were shown to have adequate sensitivity to enable the monitoring of change over an eighteen month period. Monitoring revealed that key individuals (e.g. an ‘honest broker’ to manage facilitation) were central to effective learning. However, in maintaining these key individuals it was necessary to avoid the trap of rigidity and vulnerability by limiting options. Within a balanced approach, active participation within communities of practice was encouraged. However, it is pointed out that concepts such as communities of practice and situated learning do not sit well with multilevel networks, a fundamental aspect of adaptive co-management. This is most often related to variations within decision stakes among network stakeholders, and general reluctance to share power. The author also challenges the idea of democratic structures as a pre-condition of collaborative processes at the community level. This argument is based on evidence that particular entrenched structures and processes significantly interrupt continuity, inhibiting self-organisation, shared understanding and the building of skill sets in certain circumstances.
Democracy is generally assumed in adaptive learning processes. This assumption is challenged in this article, at least in certain circumstances. The article points out that a balanced approach is needed to ensure the democratic principles of transparency and good governance continue to be upheld. However, this finding presents a challenge for those attempting to initiate adaptive learning processes, given that particular embedded systems may undermine the learning that participants are attempting to achieve. This highlights the importance of addressing issues according to scale, and in maintaining openness, flexibility and the capacity to change according to the circumstances that are presented. Indicators that are sensitive to change in relatively short time frames are also highly valuable to those attempting to evaluate learning outcomes, and this article contributes significantly in this regard.


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Jerry Meyer from 24/7 sports dot com joined Rick and Jamie to talk NCAA brackets. Jerry talked about how the NCAA tournament is where any team can win on any given day, how he still […]
Is it because every team in the city is equally loved and supported, with sellouts stretching back decades, through good seasons and bad?
ATLANTA (AP) — Robert Godhigh ran for two touchdowns, Georgia Tech’s defense recorded a season-high five sacks and the Yellow Jackets beat Pittsburgh 21-10 on Saturday night. Georgia Tech (6-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) had […]
Florida State’s quarterback competition lasted through spring practice and into fall camp, but all along there was a suspicion that redshirt freshman Jameis Winston would be starter. In his college debut on Monday night against […]
College Football is back after a near eight month hiatus. The season will begin tonight with games across the country, including a double-header involving three teams from the SEC. Below is a list of the […]
All-time hits leader, Reds legend and baseball pariah Pete Rose recently appeared on Pittsburgh’s 93.7 The Fan to discuss A-Rod, baseball sins and himself. Rose, of course, was in 1989 banished from baseball for life […]
With the field of 64 officially set, the NCAA Tournament will get in to full swing today with a slate of 16 games throughout the afternoon and late evening. Here’s a look at six key […]
The Big East tournament will have a touch of a wake to it this week. When games end, there will be plenty of reminiscing about rivalries and talk of what is to come.
ATLANTA (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a fourth man in the videotaped beating of a gay on an Atlanta street corner that was captured in a widely viewed video. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports […]
Brandon White, the man seen being beaten in a disturbing video, had a press conference today about the vicious beating he was involved in. To hear the conversation, click the audio links…


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M’Lady by @WritesMorse is a Celebrate Audiobook Month pick #erotic #historicalromance #audiobooks
Author: Hannah Morse
Genre: Erotic Historical Romance
Ian Fitzwilliam wasn’t supposed to end up an English Lord, but after the title falls in his lap he works hard to secure himself in proper society, and takes a step into improper places as well, following a desire he hardly understands.
Jane Stanton is not only an actress at the Cupid’s Bow theater, she also entertains customers in a London pleasure house. When an adorable Scotsman ends up on his knees before her, she finds new joy in her work. Lust turns to love and Ian is caught between his duty to wed and his feelings for Jane. In the end, can there be a happy ending for two people who stand so far apart in society’s eyes?
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Open internationally. You must have a valid Amazon US or Amazon CA account to win.
Runs June 1 – June 30.
Drawing will be held on July 1.
Hannah Morse is an author of contemporary and historical romance novels. She lives in New Mexico with her high school sweetheart and too many Chihuahuas. She can be found binging Netflix shows or reading steamy novels when she isn't hard at work writing a happily ever after.
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“One day… my eyes will be used to seeing my naked self, these luscious mounds of skin. Upon seeing my bare body in a mirror, there will only be love; well-known, unconditional, infatuated love.”
I wrote those words at the beginning of this year when my mind was fixated on the concept of blissful & positive body acceptance. I had been trying to wrap my mind around the curves that seemingly came out of no where.
The change was dramatic, stemmed from the inescapable development that comes with womanhood. My brain couldn’t comprehend this kind of metamorphosis. I loathed being in a body that felt so foreign. It left me feeling disoriented.
But I wanted to make peace with that.
It was my hope to have found acceptance in my new skin after months had passed & forgiveness from my self-hatred had taken place. And I was on the right track. I was able to stop obsessing about the voluptuous tufts of skin that rippled when I walked, stretched, slept, sat.
I was able to see the beauty of round bellies & even admire those who possessed them.
I was able to cradle my full belly in my hands & send to it positive affirmations — this is beautiful; you are beautiful.
And then I got weighed at the doctor’s office.
The first blow was given when I found out my true height in numbers (I’m a lot less tall than I thought I was). The second would come after I hesitantly stepped on the rickety scale & watched as the dial slid further & further to the right.
“One thirty four,” the nurse announced cheerfully, writing down the sequence of numbers in my medical records.
One thirty four. One thirty four. 1-3-4.
Those three numbers continued to bounce against the wall of my consciousness, echoing ceaselessly as my blood pressure was taken, as my eyeballs were examined, as my breasts were checked for abnormal lumps, as specimen was collected for my smear test.
In my logical, self-loving mind, I know that there is no significance about one thirty four, that it doesn’t reflect my womanly identity or self-worth.
It’s just a number.
But it holds so much weight for me; the heaviness of it presses against my chest & makes my head spin with irrational insecurity.
I now see 134 when I look at myself in the mirror. I see it when I look down at the fullness of my belly after devouring a home-cooked meal. I see it when I’m writhing with pleasure after a shattering release provoked by my partner.
I haven’t been able to shake it off.
I am tormented by the technicality of numbers, the daunting knowledge of how my weigh is distributed, but especially this inconceivable notion that my body is developing, evolving, gaining.
134 has been seared into my innermost thoughts & scarred across my eyelids.
I am saddened that I’ve not yet been cured from the preoccupation I have with my figure & its altering due to maturity. I cannot escape the melancholy thoughts about it.
And maybe that’s okay.
Not in the sense that having melancholy thoughts about my body is okay, but more in the way that body acceptance is not stagnant, much like self-growth is not stagnant. Perhaps there’s no destination to arrive at when it comes to confident, loving body image; perhaps it’s meant to ebb & flow as days, months, years go by.
Perhaps I need to go easier on myself.
I say all of this to think out loud, so to speak; to reveal a part of me that I am still coming to terms with; to admit that I am struggling & need to be reminded of my own beautiful affirmations.
It is through this admission that I can transcend my self-hatred.
It implies the need for me to be held accountable.
Thank you for allowing me to share this with you. I know I’m not the only one.
Q: have you come to terms with the way your body looks? Has there ever been a time where you loved your body in a way that is consistent?


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TWO VIEWS • Are overdraft fees for bounced checks good for customers, or are they better for bankers?
If someone offered you a $20 loan with a 3,889 percent interest rate, would you take it? Most people wouldn't, but that's exactly what average Oregonians are subject to through their bank's checking account.
That's just one of the ways banks are taking advantage of their customers with their 'overdraft protection' programs. Banks are also refusing to allow customers to opt out of these programs and are manipulating the way they clear transactions so that they can charge more fees to the consumer. As Oregonians continue to endure the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, OSPIRG set out to document the day-to-day experiences that Oregon consumers have with their banks.
Our objective was to determine what consumers are really paying to maintain basic banking services in Oregon and which sorts of fees and financial-institution policies have the biggest effect on consumers' bottom line. So we analyzed 64 checking and savings accounts offered by 10 banks and eight credit unions in Portland, Eugene and Ashland, including the largest institutions in the state.
One of the key findings of our report, 'Tricks and Traps: The Hidden Cost of Banking in Oregon,' is that overdraft protection fees continue to be a potential nightmare for consumers.
Overdraft protection programs are analogous to involuntary payday lending. An overdraft protection loan of $20 with a fee of $29.92 (the average of the banks surveyed) is equivalent to a loan with an annual percentage rate of 3,889 percent if paid off after two weeks. That interest rate is more than seven times higher than the 521 percent APRs that were common in the payday lending industry before Oregon established effective regulations in that market.
Many of the institutions surveyed also manipulate their customers' checking accounts to artificially trigger an overdraft charge. The most common method found in our survey was to clear the largest transaction first, causing more transactions to overdraw the account.
Banks claim they do customers a favor by paying the largest and presumably most important items first to ensure those items get paid. This argument is disingenuous. Banks pay all of the transactions, regardless of the order in which they are posted.
Almost every bank and credit union we surveyed automatically enrolled customers in their overdraft protection program. Of all the institutions we surveyed, 44 percent did not allow consumers to opt out of the programs. This number was worse for banks - 66 percent would not allow their customers to opt out.
Some large banks recently announced changes to their overdraft protection programs. However, most of the announced changes will not end automatic enrollment.
We should not have to stand for these kinds of tricks by the banks. The creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, now pending in Congress, would have the power to regulate the banks from the consumers' perspective. It could stop these abusive practices and require banks to allow consumers to opt out of overdraft protection programs and limit the ability of banks to manipulate accounts to create more overdraft fees.
Until the Consumer Financial Protection Agency is created and begins to implement controls on banks, we have two tips to consumers to reduce or avoid excessive overdraft fees. First, complain to your bank. Often these fees are negotiable and can be reversed or reduced, especially if you can show you didn't know about the fees. Second, switch to a community bank or credit union. While most financial institutions we surveyed engaged in the practices highlighted in this report, credit unions consistently offer lower fees in nearly every fee category and are more likely than banks to have consumer-friendly policies.
Although we did not survey community banks, common experience confirms their practices also are more consumer-friendly.
The full report on hidden bank fees is available at www.ospirg.org/reports and highlights even more ways in which the banks are taking advantage of the average customer.
Jon Bartholomew is a policy advocate for OSPIRG. He lives in Northeast Portland.


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The processing of this collection was funded
by a gift from the Pingree heirs.
The Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum 132 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970 Phone: 978-745-9500 Fax: 978-531-1516
Stephen G. and Ann Maria Wheatland
15.5 linear feet (21 boxes)
The Stephen G. and Ann Maria
Wheatland papers contain mostly financial papers, as well as papers from Stephen's
administration of estates, some correspondence, and personal papers.
SERIES I. Estate Administration
A. Timothy Bryant
D. Stephen Wheatland
SERIES II. Financial
A. Checks Returned
B. Paid Bills
C. Account Books
D. Other Financial and Business Records
SERIES III. Correspondence SERIES IV. Other
Scope and Content Note
The Stephen G. and Ann Maria Wheatland papers contain mostly financial papers, as
well as papers from Stephen's administration of estates, some correspondence, and
personal papers. This collection has been divided into four series.
Series I. Estate Administration contains materials
concerning the administration of a number of individuals' estates, including Stephen
G. Wheatland. Stephen appears to have been an administrator or trustee for a few
different estates, including those of Captain Timothy Bryant, Robert E. Bemis, and
Martha Bemis. This series has been divided into four subseries. Subseries A. Timothy Bryant contains materials from Stephen Wheatland's
trusteeship of Captain Timothy Bryant's (1787-1870) estate. Stephen's father was a
ship master on some of Bryant's ships. Subseries B. Bemis
contains materials from Stephen Wheatland's management of the Bemis family estate.
It appears that Stephen's brother in-law, David Pingree (1841-1932) took over the
management of the Bemis estate after Stephen's death, as some of the later estate
correspondence is addressed to him. Subseries C. Other
contains materials from Stephen's management of other individuals' estates. Subseries D. contains materials relating to the
administration of Stephen's estate after his death.
Series II. Financial contains financial papers from
Stephen G. Wheatland and his family; this series has been divided into four
subseries. Subseries A. Checks Returned contains checks
written by Stephen or on his behalf that were returned back to him after they were
cashed. Also included in this subseries are check books with check stubs in them.
Subseries B. Paid Bills contains bills for either
Stephen or his family. The paid bills are organized according to the date on which
they were paid, if that date is marked on the bill. If the date is not marked on the
bill, the bill is filed according to the date on which it was created. Subseries C. Account Books contains family accounts and
bank books. Subseries D. Other Financial and Business
Records contains some materials relating to real estate that the
Wheatlands and/or Pingrees were involved in, such as receipts, payments, and deeds.
This subseries also contains some miscellaneous accounts.
Series III. Correspondence contains correspondence to
and from the Wheatlands. The correspondence, while not a large portion of the
collection, is mostly personal in nature. Correspondents include friends, family,
and some business associates. Much of the correspondence from 1892 is condolences
sent to Stephen's family after his death. Also included in this series are public
addresses made by Stephen.
Series IV. Other contains miscellaneous family
papers, such as George Wheatland's college expenses and Stephen Wheatland's report
card from Harvard University, as well as his notary public certificates and
passport. Also included in this series are different obituaries for Stephen
Wheatland, some news clippings, and miscellaneous materials.
Stephen Goodhue Wheatland was born on August 11, 1824, to
Richard Wheatland (1799-1842), a ship master, and his wife Mary Bemis (Richardson)
Wheatland (1795-1834) in Newton, Massachusetts. Stephen had two brothers, John
(1827-1828) and Richard Henry (born 1830). After their father's death, the boys went
to live with their uncle, George Wheatland.
Stephen attended Harvard College in 1844, and was admitted to the bar in 1850.
He served on the Salem City Council, was a representative in the Massachusetts
legislature, and was also the mayor of Salem, Massachusetts from 1863 to 1864.
Stephen also served as president of the exchange bank, was a leading member of the
North Church, and served in the Salem Light Infantry in 1852. In June 1869, Stephen
married Ann Maria Pingree.
Ann Maria (Pingree) Wheatland was born in 1846, to David
(1795-1863) and Ann Maria (Kimball) (1804-1893) Pingree of Salem, Massachusetts. She
had three siblings, Thomas Perkins, David (1841-1932), and Anna Peabody. Stephen and
Ann Maria had three children who lived to adulthood, Richard (1872-1944), David
Pingree, and Anna Pingree Phillips (1870-1938).
Stephen died March 2, 1892 in New York, while on his way to Asheville, North
Carolina ("Obituary Notes"). Ann Maria died in 1927, leaving an estate totaling over
four million dollars. The administrators of her estate were her son Richard, and his
son, Stephen (1897-1987) ("Estate of Salem Woman Totals Over $4,000,000").
This collection is indexed under the following headings in Philcat. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons,
or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Bryant, Timothy, Jr.
Pingree, David, 1841-1932
Wheatland, Ann Maria (Pingree), 1846-1927
Wheatland, David P.
Wheatland, George, 1804-1893
Wheatland, Richard G., 1799-1842
Wheatland, Richard, 1872-1944
Wheatland, Stephen Goodhue, 1824-1892
Estates, administration of
Executors and administrators
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Requests for permission to publish material from the collection must be submitted in
writing to the Manuscript Librarian in the Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex
Stephen G. and Ann Maria Wheatland Papers, MSS 906, Phillips Library, Peabody Essex
Museum, Salem, Mass.
The material was placed in acid-free folders and metal fasteners were removed.
Documents were surface cleaned as needed. Persons with sensitivities to mold should
use caution when viewing Stephen Wheatland's account books for the administration of
the Bemis estate, the returned checks, and the paid bills, as these have some
inactive mold on them.
Collection processed by Hilary Streifer, May 2016.
Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
[database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
"Estate of Salem Woman Totals Over $4,000,000." The North
Adams Transcript. August 5, 1927.
"Obituary Notes." The New York Times. March 4,
Ann Maria Kimball Pingree Papers, 1823-1900. MSS
David Pingree (1795-1863) Papers, 1810-1939. MSS
David Pingree (1841-1932) Papers, 1831-1940. MSS
The Stephen G. and Ann Maria Wheatland papers contain mostly financial papers, as well as papers from Stephen's administration of estates, some correspondence, and personal papers.
Salem (Mass.); Wheatland, Ann Maria (Pingree), 1846-1927; Wheatland, Stephen Goodhue, 1824-1892; Bryant, Timothy, Jr.; Pingree, David, 1841-1932; Wheatland, David P.; Wheatland, George, 1804-1893; Wheatland, Richard G., 1799-1842; Wheatland, Richard, 1872-1944; Estates, administration of; Executors and administrators; Inventories; Invoices; Letter writing; Letters; Real property
Requests for permission to publish material from the collection must be submitted in writing to the Manuscript Librarian in the Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum.

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Thank You For Coming to Learn About the White GSD
This site is intended to educate the public that German Shepherds with a white coat are German Shepherds, just like black and tan, sable, and black German Shepherds. They are not inferior GSDs, poorly-bred GSDs, unhealthy GSDs or some other breed. Of course you can find inferior, poorly-bred and unhealthy GSDs of all colors but not because of the color white.
You may be here because you don't know much and want to learn. There are some great resource to get you started - look under White GSDs and Learn More.
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President Taylor Randall announced a new class of faculty awards this week targeted at honoring instructors and researchers who are skilled at translating academic work for the general public.
The University of Utah’s Presidential Societal Impact Scholar Awards will recognize a select group of faculty: Recognized experts in their respective fields and disciplines, they share and translate their scholarship, research, creative activities and ideas with opinion leaders, policymakers, the general public and other audiences outside the university and in ways that can transform society. From tackling the social determinants of health and wellness to addressing the underlying causes of crime and poverty, to designing interventions to curb poor air and water quality, to helping better inform public debate on society’s most pressing issues, public impact scholars’ works have a positive impact on people and institutions and help make our world a better, more equitable and enjoyable place to live.
“These scholars are a critical part of our aspiration towards making a difference in the lives of all Utahns’ lives,” Randall said. “By helping us translate the incredible work in education, research and service provided by the university, they are helping to rewrite our compact with the community around us.”
The first cohort of Presidential Public Impact Scholars will be selected in time to be honored at the university’s 2022 General Commencement May 5. Nominations and applications are due March 31.
The new awards are conceived and supported by a gift from Randy Dryer, a professor in the Honors College and S.J. Quinney College of Law.
“Academics play a unique role in society. As subject matter experts in their respective fields and disciplines, university professors advance the generation of new knowledge through their research, scholarship and creative activity,” Dryer said. “Academics can have an outsized influence in shaping public policy and helping inform public debate on our nation’s most pressing issues when they translate and share their knowledge with a broad audience outside the University.”
Applicants must be full-time tenure or career-line faculty who have been employed at the university for at least three years. Nominations require works that demonstrate the exposure and reach of the faculty member beyond the university, including op-eds, guest columns, interviews, books, articles, podcasts, videos, public exhibits, performances, artwork and presentations. Submissions must demonstrate how nominees have enhanced public discourse, influenced public policy, informed or shaped public opinion, or otherwise improved society and individual lives while enhancing the reputation of the university.
Dryer said the goal of the Presidential Public Impact Scholars initiative is to reward and incentivize professors to engage in sharing their knowledge and expertise beyond the university for the betterment of the community.
Each scholar will become a permanent member of the Society of Presidential Public Impact Scholars and receive a one-time, $10,000 cash award and communication support to promote their public-facing works. Scholars will periodically meet to discuss their work, make public appearances and encourage other scholars. Scholars will be eligible for re-nomination every three years.


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MANILAHeeding President Rodrigo Duterte's marching order to eliminate corruption in the government, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) brings the war against corruption to local government units (LGUs) with the launch of the Bantay Korapsyon program.
In a news release issued Tuesday, DILG officer-in-charge Secretary Eduardo M. AAo said Bantay Korapsyon is a flagship program of the department that encourages the involvement and participation of various stakeholders in the fight against corruption down to the grassroots level.
"Walang korapsyon na dapat nangyayari sa national man o sa local level (There should not be corruption at the national or even the local level). Government positions are not trophies, but are sacred symbols of trust and responsibility accorded to them by the people, laden with high expectations of accountability," AAo said in his message during the program's launch in Quezon City.
He said public service is a public trust, hence, local officials who have sworn to serve the interests of the public but are instead enriching themselves in power should be held accountable and culpable for corruption.
AAo said Bantay Korapsyon starts with the people's involvement in the fight against corruption, by airing their complaints through Hotline 8888, the Presidential Complaint Center and even walk-in complaints.
"The community plays a vital role in this program. What we need are information from our citizens to pin down erring local officials," he said.
He said if the complaints or allegations are firm in substance and form, appropriate charges will be filed but if not, the DILG will either gather information through fact-finding or call the attention of the local chief executives.
If the allegations have corroborative evidence or statements, as gathered through fact-finding, a case buildup will be developed which would, in turn, need the support of other government agencies, he added.
"We will bring the service to the people and to do this, we must get rid of corruption. Wala tayong pipiliin (No one will be spared), as demonstrated by the President himself by firing officials, even the ones closest to him," AAo said.
The program also introduces a three-pronged strategy to combat corruption through education by improving awareness regarding corruption; prevention by reducing opportunities to do corrupt acts; and determent by raising the probability of catching the corrupt and rewarding good practices, all achieved through partnerships and community mobilization, and community-specific, LGU-nuanced, and DILG-focused capacity development interventions.
AAo also said the department will go on to the specifics of a local official's corruption culpability, noting that "this time, we will make sure that the program will be implemented."
He warned local officials to refrain from their 'shennanigans' as more mechanisms and avenues are now being instituted to enable the general public to call the attention of the national government against abuses committed inside their fences.
"We will see to it that accountability is felt to the skin by our local officials," he said. (DILG PR)
Source: Philippine News Agency

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Two brief articles - 1) Roper I, Notes that while the UK air conditioning market is expected to decrease slightly next year, the chilled water fan coil sector is predicted to rise. Analyses the reasons behind this trend and explains the benefits offered by fan coils, 2) Eastwell A, Explains why the performance figures for fan coil units quoted by certification schemes may not be all that they appear to be. Notes that BS EN 1397 measures the heating and cooling duty with only one of the coils live, excluding the possibility of internal heat transfer between the hot and cold coils. Notes that BSRIA can test fan coil units to British, European and Eurovent standards and presents a schematic of the BSRIA test rig for fan coil units.
Primary Author(s): Roper I, Eastwell A
Source: Bldg. Serv. Environ. Engr., January 2002, vol.25, no.5, 8-9.
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Since watching former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman help the New England Patriots overcome a 25-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI in Houston last month, the Golden Flashes’ men’s basketball team has adopted a new mantra.
Kent State coach Rob Senderoff has urged his players to “write their own story,” which is exactly what they have done in getting four wins over a six-day span to win the Mid-American Conference Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in nine years.
“Prior to our game against Akron where we snapped their 30-game home winning streak, we watched a video on the Super Bowl,” Senderoff said. “During that video, after halftime when the New England Patriots were down 17, 18 points, Julian Edelman, who was a Kent State graduate, you hear him talking to Tom Brady saying, ‘We're going to come back and win this and it's going to be a hell of a story.’
“That's all he says, ‘It's going to be a hell of a story.’ We have sort of kept that. This is going to be our story. From that point on, we have won nine out of 10. Like I said, at halftime in eight of those 10 games, we defended like crazy, made timely plays when we needed to and we've shown tremendous toughness and resiliency as a group.”
Kent State Golden Flashes win Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship
The Kent State Golden Flashes were dismissed by many critics heading into the Mid-American Conference Tournament after dropping the regular-season finale against the Akron Zips and falling to the No. 6 seed, where it required an additional game over a six-day span.
But the Golden Flashes (22-13) did not pay any attention to the critics, and instead focused on the task at hand, which pushed them through an overtime game against Central Michigan Monday, and then, to wins over the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 seeds, capped off by a 70-65 win over Akron in the MAC Championship Game at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland last Saturday.
“Coaching this team, you know, it's really special, because these guys all have tremendous stories to tell,” Senderoff said. “Jimmy Hall, you mentioned him. Jaylin Walker, who was up here, didn't have any scholarship offers coming out of high school, and as a freshman, he broke his foot. At the beginning of his sophomore year, he broke his foot, and then, he goes and has 30 points in the conference championship game.”
When the tournament draw was announced last Sunday, the Golden Flashes earned a 14-seed in the South Region will take on the No. 3 seed, the UCLA Bruins, in first-round action at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, tonight.
“Everybody who makes the NCAA Tournament is a really good team, and everybody who makes the NCAA Tournament is playing with confidence,” Senderoff said. “Our guys certainly are. We have a belief in what we are doing.
“You don't have to beat UCLA seven times or four times out of seven. You just have to beat them Friday night at 7:00. We're going to play with confidence. There are certainly some things we need to do really well to have a chance to win; but, again, our guys are playing loose. Really happy to be here and excited about the opportunity that lies ahead of us.”


Melon Music Awards date revealed
Melon will be holding this year’s Melon Music Awards on Nov. 30 at the Gocheok Sky Dome, Kakao said on Tuesday.
This year’s theme is “Full of Surprises,” promising an exciting experience not only for those in attendance, but also fans across the globe watching the event through Kakao’s online platforms including KakaoTalk, Melon, Daum and others.
Melon will give out 100 invitations to people who participate in their online message board event until Nov. 29.
Details can be found on Melon’s website.
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