Victor’s Ashley Rath scores 21 of her 22 points in the first half against Greece Olympia.
The Canandaigua girls basketball team is turning into a buzzsaw.
In Thursday’s championship game of the Vernon-Verona-Sherill Holiday Classic, the Braves made easy work out of West Canada Valley, claiming nearly a 50-point victory over a team that had been ranked as high as No. 6 in the state in Class B at one point this season.
Last night’s 74-26 win comes on the heels of last Friday’s win against Newark, which was the No. 1 team in the state in Class A.
Ashley Zahn scored a whopping 32 points, including 6-of-7 shooting from 3-point range to lead Canandaigua, which improved to 11-0 overall. Zahn scored 57 points in two tournament games with nine 3-pointers.
Sister Lia Zahn tallied 12 points and eight rebounds Thursday, while 6-foot-1 freshman Kym Gordon added 10 points. The Braves beat their two opponents in the VVS tourney by a combined 149-45.
West Canada Valley was led by Chloe Mankowski’s 12 points.
Victor 60, Greece Olympia 34
In their own tournament, the host Blue Devils outscored Greece Olympia 35-11 in the first half to take control.
Ashley Rath scored 21 of her 22 points in the first half. Jenee Vanderstyne added eight points and five assists for Victor (6-2), which moved onto the championship game with the 60-34 decision.
“We really jumped out in the first half,” Victor coach Colleen Sheridan said. “We came in and played the game hard and stayed focused.”
In Saturday’s championship, the Blue Devils will face Immaculata, which defeated Aquinas 57-55 in the other first-round game.
“They are a very good, solid team,” Sheridan added of Immaculata. “It should be a good matchup.”
For Olympia, Jenna Hoeckner had 12 points.
Newark 75, Manhattan Center (NYC) 60
At the South Shore Tournament, Alyssa Fenyn sank six 3-pointers, totaling 26 points in a win over Manhattan Center. The junior racked up 12 points in the second quarter and also added eight assists, six rebounds and six assists. Teammate Shakista Woolfolk tallied 19 points, and Marissa Bunce nailed four from behind the arc for 12.
Newark (6-1) will play St. Michaels of New York City today at 2 p.m.
Shantale Bramble had 24 points for Manhattan Center.
Mynderse 61, North Rose-Wolcott 36
At the Mynderse Tournament, Jaime Sinicropi scored 21 points including two 3-pointers, while Jess Giovannini registered 17 in a win for the hosts.
Jessica Converse had 16 points for NR-W.
Penn Yan 52, Gananda 35
In the other first-round game at Mynderse, Penn Yan defeated Gananda behind Haley Milam’s 19 points. The Mustangs (2-5) will face the Blue Devils (6-3) today in the championship game. Katelyn Sloan added 13 points for Penn Yan.
For Gananda, Jaime Canaan had nine points.
South Seneca 53, Waterloo 38
At the Geneva Tournament, the Falcons got 12 points in the third quarter from Ashley Langley who finished with 19 points and nine rebounds. Gloria Warne added nine points and eight steals for South Seneca (8-0).
For Waterloo (1-7), Kate Black had 14 points.
Geneva 55, Midlakes 40
In the other first-round game of the Geneva Tournament, the hosts defeated Midlakes behind Jenni Robbins’ 19 points and Laquitta Jones’ 13 points and six assists. Brianna Johnson had eight points and 10 rebounds for Geneva (4-3).
Alex Oaks delivered for Midlakes, tallying 23 points and 10 rebounds for the double-double, which included three 3-pointers.
Palmyra-Macedon 53, Livonia 44 OT
At the Livonia Tournament, the Red Raiders outscored Livonia 11-2 in the extra period, with Sarah Diakogiannis scoring 15, including four from behind the 3-point arc. Taylor Wingerden added nine for Pal-Mac (7-1).
For Livonia, Jackie Minnehan had six point and six boards.


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Climate change led to the demise of the Indus Valley Civilisation
GS1 #History #IVC
The Indus Valley Civilisation of South Asia ended due to climatic changes, a research by an Indian-origin expert at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the United States has shown.
- Nishant Malik, assistant professor in RIT’s School of Mathematical Sciences, developed a mathematical tool to study paleoclimate time series, sets of data that tell us about past climates using indirect observations, a report in The Indian Express, said.
- According to Malik’s study, a major shift in monsoon patterns occurred at the dawn of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
- This reversed right before civilization declined. This indicates that it was indeed climate change that led to the fall of the civilization.

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Janet jackson justin timberlake dating
Just months after news broke about Janet Jackson‘s divorce to Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana the rumor mill began swirling with whispers the pop royal had rekindled a relationship with music producer, mogul Jermaine Dupri.
Pepsi for the sixth year will be the title sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which is the most-watched musical event of the year.
That’s why at this year’s big game, people were on high alert for possible Jackson moments.
Some people thought she might even perform with Timberlake. ” Or better yet, use the moment to reference the NSYNC days (Timberlake’s boy band days were sadly unrepresented).
Justin Timberlake will take the stage during the Super Bowl halftime show 14 years after his infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' performance with Janet Jackson.
The 36-year-old singer took to social media Sunday to announce he will be the headline halftime performer in a sketch with comedian Jimmy Fallon, 43.

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Edinburgh has a small town feeling with truly majestic buildings. From my travels so far, I’d say that it feels incredibly walkable like Dublin but that the architecture is similar to London. You’ll see a centuries old cathedral now turned into something like a Pizza Express!
On Friday night, I walked no more than 20 feet outside of Waverley station, and found myself at the doorstep of the City Art Centre, one of the various sites hosting the Edinburgh Jazz Festival. At 7:32pm, I bought a ticket for the John Nemeth Band performance …starting just 10 minutes later. Who is John Nemeth? Not a clue at the time, but I couldn’t pass up a cheap jazz ticket on my first night in a new city! Turns out John Nemeth is actually from Boise, Idaho but has since put down roots in Memphis due to the blues scene. He validated his love for the city by pointing out that he can only wear coveralls during shows now because of his strong admiration for Gus’ Fried Chicken. I’ve got to agree that Memphis doesn’t disappoint with that fried chicken. My dear friends, Nibette and Kwaku, can also show you some delicious plates of Memphis bbq that made their way to the top of my restaurant list in a day’s time!
John Nemeth had me with his harmonica and his love ballad about being a country boy in San Francisco, but lost me with his final song about wanting to experience other women even while having a good girl at home. That’s not the blues, John- that’s just greedy. For a late night meal, I wandered to Bene’s, a sure fire fish and chip shop. But they were closed until the end of July?! Though I missed out, Bene’s is worth a mention since this place was listed on various websites as a spot to check out. I found my way to Whiski’s, and coincidently ordered the same charcuterie plate as the man sitting next to me. Turns out he’s a Boston native, and we spent some time over a beer exchanging travel stories in the UK.
Saturday, I went on my first Sandeman’s Walking Tour. The guide, Jen, was full of energy and I imagined her talks being similar to Jamie Lynn’s touring style at UC Davis. The tour was three hours long, and combined facts and fiction every few feet.
Here are a few stories that stuck out to me:
- The Royal Mile isn’t really a mile. It’s 1.8 km (while a mile is 1.6 km). It also isn’t royal any longer. It connects Holyrood Palace with Edinburgh Castle, but no one royal actually lives at the castle.
- Scotland’s national animal is a unicorn. Apparently, that’s the only animal that is a threat to a lion (aka the Scottish mascot is really a big middle finger to England…)
- Deacon Brody was a real locksmith who rose to lead the Edinburgh city council. In the evenings, while drunk, he would make copies of local keys and use them to rob citizen homes. He’s the inspiration for story Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
- The stadium next to Edinburgh castle is rebuilt every year during the festival season (takes 40 days to put up and 39 days to take down).
- I saw Hogwarts! Well, I saw George Heriot School, originally founded for gifted and talented orphans. This school is directly next to the Greyfriars Kirk (cemetery) where JK Rowling used to spend time writing chapters of the Harry Potter series. The names on the headstones were the inspiration for many of the character names as well (i.e.: Professor McGonagall, Peter Pettigrew, and more).
After my walking tour, I grabbed lunch before heading out to climb up to Arthur’s Seat. You’re probably wondering why there aren’t numerous pictures of my meals in this post, but to be honest, the views were much more exciting in Edinburgh. Arthur’s Seat took 25 minutes to climb since I chose the direct path to the top. I walked alongside a variety of locals and tourists alike. The top of the dormant volcano was a pretty mixture of grassy knolls and reddish rock. You could also see 360 degree views of the city and beyond.
After trekking down Arthur’s Seat, I wandered through Newington neighborhood, checked out Armstrong’s Vintage shop, and popped into Dagda bar for a ½ pint of lager and a ½ pint of stout, both by Black Isle. It was at this bar when I realized that I’d had beer with about every meal, but being in Scotland, I should be drinking scotch or whiskey! What an oversight, but what a fun goal for the latter part of my Saturday evening. Dinner was a plate of bangers and mash at Mum’s Great Comfort Food (on Forrest Street!), and then on to my second evening at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival. This time, a show featuring a unique pairing: a Scottish fiddler named Seonaid Aitken playing with the Tokyo Django Collective (one of the guitarist’s name was Daisuke! I miss my Papas). They played mostly fast-paced gypsy Jazz, a genre new to me. This was also the first show that Aitken and the Collective played together so I may have witnessed the joining of a new group.
Now to Bow Bar for a wee dram of whiskey. A glass of Old Pulteney, described by the bartender as having the taste of the sea, is made along the northern coast of the country. I don’t know if I tasted the coastline, but the whiskey was good, and the bar was a small space full of locals having a good ol’ time. The next spot, The Devil’s Advocate, was definitely more posh with a focus on whiskey cocktails. This time I was determined to get a smokey Scotch. This bartender pulled down three options, and described how small casks help create a ‘full on’ flavour. I opted for a Kilchoman, which was the bartender’s favorite. Definitely another good choice, but at this point, I had to be honest with myself that tastings are better done in groups so that you can have more of them in one evening. I retired feeling warm and fuzzy and happy with my 24,000 steps in the day (just had to brag on that one).
Sunday was drizzly and grey, but still easy enough to be out and about in. This was my first outing into the New Town (this is clearly a relative name based on the fact that it’s still over 200 years old… but the Old Town is about 3000 years old, so I get it).
The first stop was Stockbridge Market, where I picked up a vegan quiche with a side salad. This heavy box of quinoa, couscous, and various rice salads with focaccia bread turned into my breakfast, lunch and dinner – for a mere seven pounds. I struggled to make a dent in the box all day. My participant suggested that I walk along the river Leith. I found my way through Dean Village, and tried to capture the natural beauty up against the resident buildings.
I checked out of the hotel and did a final stop at the National Gallery to see an Impressionist Exhibition featuring Daubigny’s influence on both Monet and Van Gogh. I couldn’t get over one of Daubigny’s paintings where his moon actually looked as though it was glowing on the canvas. There was also a space that included all three artists’ paintings of poppies in the French countryside. Really neat to compare their styles this way.
Edinburgh’s small-town vibe meant that I didn’t feel rushed when choosing what to do for my weekend away. Many of my photos illustrate how the historical and modern elements of the city are neighbors to one another, and at times, are competing for tourist attention. But in general, I liked that one could sample spirits, walk amongst green parks, and learn about the city’s long history all in a weekend’s time.
Friday July 22, 2016
- Dinner at Whiski’s– flights around £20; live music at 10pm
- See if you can find an events schedule for July and August. It doesn’t bode well for hotel prices, but the city sure does like a good festival.
Saturday July 23, 2016
- Sandeman’s 10am Walking Tour around Old Town. You can definitely cover more of the city in three hours than this tour did, but hearing the stories is a really fun part of the experience, and it’s pay what you like.
- Lunch at Mosque Cafe for cheap curries
- Walk to Holyrood Park and then hike Arthur’s Seat
- Afternoon refreshments at Dagda Bar
- Dinner at Mum’s Great Comfort Food– local beer on tap, daily sausage specials, and friendly staff
- Have a whiskey at Bow Bar (Grassmarket) and The Devil’s Advocate (near Advocate’s Close)
Sunday July 24, 2016
- Breakfast/early lunch at Stockbridge Market (in Newtown). Stockbridge also felt like ‘charity shop haven’ on the main street in this neighborhood.
- Walk along the River Leith to Dean Village, and then meander back a different way to check out the different neighborhoods
- Lunch- I was still eating the veggie salad from my market purchase, but I’ve heard these would be good choices: World’s End pub for fish and chips (Old Town), Fishers for seafood (New Town) or Ting Thai for… you get the idea (Old Town)
- Spend the afternoon at the National Gallery and then take a stroll through Princes Garden, a walk that sets you right next to Waverley station if you’re heading back to London or Leeds for summer institute

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Item title reads - Winter's Icy Grip. Fishing fleet - caught in Arctic blizzard - returns to port encased in ice. Boston, USA (U.S.A.)
M/S of the crew amongst all the ice in the boat. L/S of the boat covered in snow and ice, a hand waves out of an ice covered window.
Intertitle - '"Peeling"...
The River Rhine is covered with ice and boats have a hard job moving.
Canals in Canada start to freeze up and halt the flow of ships for Winter.
Snow storms hit New York City.
Carnival floats lead a flower festival parade through Miami at the start of the winter season.
People take advantage of the icy weather by skating and playing curling on the frozen rivers.
People skate on the frozen rivers of France.
Film showing contrasts of climate in America


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Novel sampling reveals microbial changes during gill disease on Irish salmon farm
A non-lethal sampling method combined with cutting-edge molecular analysis has shed new light on microbial interactions in Atlantic salmon gills during a gill disease outbreak.
Researchers from National University of Ireland, Galway, used a new DNA extraction approach to sequence the gill microbiomes of 105 salmon, sampled at random on a fish production site over the course of a summer.
They found that before signs of gill disease became apparent in July, the bacterial genera Dyadobacter, Shewanella and Pedobacter were at their highest abundance, with Shewanella significantly more abundant before the disease episode than during. This genus could be studied more closely in further investigations into the development of gill disease, the scientists noted.
“Other bacteria associated with various gill diseases were prominent on infected gills. Those included Candidatus Branchiomonas cisticola, Piscirickettsia salmonis, Piscichlamydia sp. and Candidatus Fritschea sp., the presence of which on salmon gills during the episode may have contributed to gill damage, increasing the severity of the already existing gill lesions,” they continued.
As disease progressed, the gill microbiome of sampled salmon shifted toward lower diversity and less balance. Environmental factors such as water clarity and salinity explained 31% of the variability in microbial communities, while Neoparamoeba perurans, the bacteria which causes amoebic gill disease, explained 5%.
Gill scraping shows suitable sensitivity
The study also revealed that scraping gill mucus, a non-lethal sampling approach, provides comparable data to lethal sampling of fish gills. In particular, the technique appeared to be more reliable when targeting N. perurans.
“Bacterial communities from gill and mucus samples from this study presented very close similarities, suggesting that mucus scraping can be suitable for gill sampling for partial characterization of the whole-gill prokaryotic community,” the researchers said.
“Future research comparing these two sampling types can provide further evidence in this topic.”
Much research on gill disease has been conducted in laboratories, the researchers noted, and the combination of results from laboratory and field trials should improve overall understanding of this highly prevalent disease among farmed salmon.
Read the full article in the journal Scientific Reports.

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You know what time it is… Tea Time! Shades of peach, blue, yellow and seafoam make up the floral print throughout this ivory based romper.
¾ Wide Sleeves
Crochet Tassel Trim Hemline and Sleeve Hems
Netted Fabrication with Embroidered Floral Print Throughout
Concealed Back Zipper Closure with Hook & Eye Clasp
Partially Lined– Bust and Shorts are Lined, Neckline and Sleeves are Unlined
50% Cotton and 50% Polyester


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The present study produced binary titanium-niobium alloys Ti-xNb with high niobium percentage
(x = 50, 80 e 90 wt.%) aiming to apply it as a base material in osseous implant devices. The produced
TiNb alloys presented a cubic crystalline phase, lower corrosion rate than titanium, lower elastic
modulus values, and superior cellular viability than titanium and niobium. The Ti50Nb alloy among
all analyzed metallic substrates showed the best values of elastic modulus, corrosion properties,
wettability, and cellular viability. Thus, this work suggests a Ti/Nb ratio close to 1 (Ti50Nb) displays
optimum characteristics to apply in orthopedic devices.

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Videographer Jobs Near Me
43 Videographer Jobs Found
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Apr 12 2010
Satisfied with a previous installation, a Canadian firm has placed a repeat order for the Opsens OPP-W fiber optic based temperature and pressure sensor system.
These sensors will be installed in five Steam Assisted Gravity Damage (SAGD) producer wells. Opsens Solutions, the Edmonton unit of Opsens, had successfully installed the OPP-W sensor for the firm about 17 months back.
These systems are used during the thermal recovery process for heavy oil or bitumen like the SAGD producer wells. The OPP-W sensor is continually garnering additional interest for reservoir and injection/production well monitoring systems. These systems are for Alberta’s commercial projects. Opsen’s OPP-W sensors are functioning successfully for about two years in SAGD projects where manufacturing or injection temperatures are likely to reach 300°C.
The OPP-W technology offers the SAGD manufacturers with real-time temperature or pressure data that is needed to manage fluid production and steam injection and permit safe operations when steam injection pressures are at their maximum.
Another major energy firm had also placed an order of commercial size to Opsens for instrumenting 26 more wells using the OPP-W sensor system. Opsens Solutions’ President Gaetan Duplain revealed that the customers have tested the OPP-W sensor systems under field conditions to ascertain if they are able to improve the safety and efficiency of SAGD operations.
The vast number of present and proposed SAGD projects offers a huge potential market for Opsens.


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30% OFF THE A LA CARTE MENU
Just off Bishopsgate in New Street, D&D London restaurants Fish Market and New Street Grill sit on the site of an old warehouse previously owned by the East India Trading Company, now called New Street Warehouse. Each restaurant is an expert in its field:
Fish Market: A seafood restaurant near Liverpool Street serving up delicious fish, caught the day before from British waters.
New Street Grill: A restaurant focused on provenance, showcasing a selection of Josper-grilled steaks and other superior cuts of meat, accompanied by an extensive wine list of over 500 references.
To redeem: Please email email@example.com or call New Street Grill: 020 3503 0785 or Fish Market: 020 3503 0790 and quote 'SL VIP' when booking.
Don’t forget to take your SL VIP card along with proof of ID to redeem the offer.
Offer valid from 1st until 31st October 2018.
Offer valid for up to 8 people. Monday - Friday.
'We can't talk up New Street Grill's hanger steak enough. And as for Fish Market, we mean it when we say you won't try better beer-battered fish and chips in all of London.'

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A Business Activity Statement (BAS) must be submitted to the ATO for the purpose of reporting business tax obligations. This must consist of all business tax obligations. Your BAS may need to include GST, PAYG Withholdings and Instalments, Fringe Benefits Tax, Luxury Car Tax, Wine Equalisation Tax and Fuel Tax Credits.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad based tax of 10% on most goods and services consumed in Australia.
Registered businesses will generally:
- Include GST in the price of sales to their customers
- Claim credits for the GST included in the price of their business purchases
GST is paid at every step of the supply chain, but registered businesses can claim GST credit for the majority of their business purchases and therefore the final customer takes on the economic costs.
If a business has a GST turnover of $75,000 or more, or is a non-profit organisation with a turnover of $150,000 or more, they must:
- Register for GST
- Determine whether their sales are taxable, GST free or input taxed
- Include GST in the price of taxable sales
- Obtain tax invoices for business purchases that have GST included in the price
- Calculate any adjustments
- Account for GST on cash or non-cash basis
- Report sales and purchases by lodging activity statements and pay the required GST
Businesses with PAYG Withholding of greater than $25,000 per year must also lodge an Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) monthly.

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The Independent Investigations Office of BC has recommended charges in relation to an incident near Ladysmith last year.
The province’s civilian police watchdog has filed a report with the BC Prosecution Service for consideration of charges against an officer who attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Pontiac Montana van in the 100 block of Highway 1 on April 17th, 2021.
The van didn’t stop and the officers used their vehicle to halt the van.
A police service dog was used to subdue the driver into custody, and he sustained serious dog-bite related injuries and was transported to hospital.
Ronald MacDonald, the IIO’s chief civilian director, said he reviewed the evidence and determined there were reasonable grounds to believe one officer may have committed an offence in relation to their driving and the use of a police service dog.
The charges have only been recommended at this point and the BC Prosecution Service will weigh the likelihood of conviction based on evidence gathered by the IIO before approving them.
“In order to approve any charges, the BC Prosecution Service must be satisfied that there is a substantial likelihood of conviction based on the evidence gathered by the IIO, and that prosecution be required in the public interest,” the IIO says in a statement on its website.
The IIO is the independent civilian oversight agency of police in the province.

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The chirp sonar is a calibrated wideband digital FM sonar that provides quantitative, high‐resolution, low‐noise subbottom data. In addition, it generates an acoustic pulse with special frequency domain weighting that provides nearly constant resolution with depth. The chirp sonar was developed with the objective of remote acoustic classification of seafloor sediments. In addition to producing high‐resolution images, the calibrated digitally recorded data are processed to estimate surficial reflection coefficients as well as a complete sediment acoustic impulse profile. In this paper, surficial sediments in Narragansett Bay, RI are used to provide ground truth for an acoustic model. Quantitative acoustic returns from the chirp sonar are used to estimate surficial acoustic impedance and to predict sediment properties. A robust acoustic sediment classification model that uses core samples to account for the local depositional environment has been developed. The model uses an estimate of acoustic impedance to predict surficial density, porosity, compressibility, and rigidity. The comparisons show a high correlation between the core‐determined sediment properties and the estimates obtained from acoustic measurements.
LeBlanc, L. R., Mayer, L., Rufino, M., Schock, S. G., & King, J. (1991). Marine sediment classification using the chirp sonar. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 91(1), 107-115. doi: 10.1121/1.402758
Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.402758


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For those that have been following the boat refurbishing project… Monte has been working diligently on it and it looks beautiful. All the mahogony trim and brightwork was sanded down to bare wood and has its many coats of varnish. The decks have been sanded and repainted with gritty bits for traction. He’s added fishing pole holders (YEAH!), some bronze bits, fixed the swim ladder mount, sanded and painted the cockpit floor (we know that get’s a lot of abuse), repainted the toe rails, etc etc.
The big thing we have to do before launching is to put on new bottom paint. We’ll work on the mast and spars after it’s back in the water. That way, we can at least play, even if we can’t sail yet.
This is a shot looking aft taken through the eye on the bowstrap where the mainstay attaches (when it is there).
It won’t be long now!

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The SEGGER Flasher Compact is a full-featured, in-circuit, universal flash programming tool in a housing with a footprint smaller than that of a credit card.
While the Flasher Compact can be used in stand-alone or PC-based mode, it is primarily designed for integration into production rigs or automated test equipment (ATE) where space is limited.
The unit is both powered and controlled via USB cable, which can be up to five meters long. With this, plus its small size and mounting holes, target-side assembly is very easy.
As a member of the Flasher Family, the Flasher Compact is also fast, robust, and reliable. In terms of speed, the Flasher Compact comes close to the theoretical minimum programming time for the target hardware.


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.... it's week two for our gorgeous colours - bright pink, black and grey (silver) - I think these are such feminine and glamorous colours. We already have lots of lovely entries - and there's still plenty of time to join in with CR84FN38.
The photos are courtesy of Leslie at A Creative Mint. Last week I didn't have any stamping on my card at all - I've got a little on this week's card. But I really enjoyed playing with the fabulous Kanban card from my stash - that I decided to use it again this time. I covered the base card with some gorgeous silver grey vellum. I used my nesties to cut the gorgeous Fleur de Lis square and black mat. The 3D flower was made by stamping the image three times, embossing with clear powder and then painting the images with Twinkling H2Os, cutting and layering. I added some little grey pearls to the top layer of the flower. In my Kanban stash, I have a set of very large sentiments - so I thought I'd use one on the card. I finished off with another little flower - again made up from Kanban die cuts. A card full of bling!!
Stamps: Funstamps - 3D Flower4 (FF70)
Ink: Versafine - Onyx Black
Spellbinders: Fleur de Lis Squares (S4-318) #4; Standard Squares Lg (S4-126) #6
Accessories: LLB - Vellum, Habico Pearls, Twinkling H2Os - Blushing Rose, Pewter; Clear embossing powder and card from stash
Our Guest Designer, Marie of Ink'd Wings, and some of the Design Team have also made cards to share with you - check them out!

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The WHO says that policy and law can address discrimination and inequality on the basis of age.
- a fully funded state-wide ageing strategy for Victoria
- appointment of an Ombudsman for Aged Care and Retirement Housing
- aged care services and facilities that enhance independence and dignity
- state-wide promotion of age-friendly and dementia-friendly community planning
- the Aged Care Diversity Framework 2017, and action plans to ensure equity in care for older Australians
- increased funding for, and access to services for people experiencing elder abuse
- the development of primary prevention programs that foster intergenerational social connection and education to prevent ageism and elder abuse, with a particular focus on diverse communities
- the implementation of all recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care, in particular, reforms to ensure the private system prioritises care above profits
- the rewriting of the Aged care ACT 1997 to ensure the highest possible standards of care in all aged care homes
- safe and culturally appropriate care and policy in aged care services for LGBTQIA+ older people
*intergenerational fairness policies are also embedded in education, health and climate which will impact the current and future lives of young people and their offspring.


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The Justice GameAudiobook CD - 2009
When a man guns down a pregnant reporter on live TV, her husband sues the manufacturer of the killer's firearm. As opposing lawyers ignite the courtroom with their eloquence and theatrics, a shadowy cabal threatens the advocates and the justice they seek.
Publisher: Prince Frederick, MD : Recorded Books Inspirational, p2009.
Branch Call Number: CD FIC SINGER
Characteristics: 11 sound discs (13 hr., 45 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

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Dell Technologies stands as a prominent technology firm that provides a comprehensive array of hardware, software, and services. These offerings are designed to help organizations modernize their IT infrastructure, streamline operations, and harness the potential of emerging technologies. As a significant player in the enterprise technology arena, Dell Technologies serves a diverse spectrum of industries. Their solutions are adaptable to the needs of small businesses, mid-sized organizations, and large enterprises. Additionally, Dell's products and solutions can be finely tailored to precisely align with your specific business requirements, with the help of our back-to-back ordering service.
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Gov. Jindal urges lawmakers to reject pay raise
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|Description||At a public meeting in Wallace, Gov. Bobby Jindal stuck with his original intention not to veto the pay raise that lawmakers voted to double their salaries Monday, but he urged those who voted against the raise not to accept it. |
At a ribbon cutting ceremony at the foot of the Veterans Memorial Bridge in St. John Parish, the governor was faced again with questions about the hot-button issue of the legislative pay raise.
At a ribbon cutting ceremony in Wallace, Gov. Jindal was forced to answer questions once more about the pay raise legislators voted for themselves.
Monday state lawmakers passed a bill doubling their salaries to $37,500 amid great public outcry against the measure.
The bill is now in the hands of the governor who has said that even though he opposes the pay increases he will not veto the bill, as it could jeopardize his agenda.
The governor said that he will not sign the bill.
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Abstract Simultaneous preconcentration of phenol, 2-chlorophenol, 3-chlorophenol, 4-chlorophenol, 2-nitrophenol, 4-nitrophenol, and 2,4-dinitrophenol was improved by using olive wood (OW) washed with ethanol then pyrolyzed at 200°C as preconcentrating sorbent. Various OW sorbents were prepared by either washing OW (with ethanol, ether, dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran or n-hexane); or by pyrolysis (at 100, 150, 200, 250 or 300°C); or by combined pyrolysis/washing. The adsorbents were characterized by elemental analysis, total acidity/basicity, methylene blue relative surface area, point of zero charge, distribution coefficients of the phenols, and sample loading flow rate. It seems that washing and pyrolysis have removed compounds covering the OW pores, which improved the OW porosity and exposed more acidic groups on the OW surface. The pores and the surface acidic groups seem to play major role in phenols sorption. Ethanol-washed OW then pyrolyzed at 200°C gave the best preconcentration performance towards phenols (300 mg sorbent, 150 mL of the sample (pH 7), and elution with 3 mL of acetonitrile). The method was linear up to 100 μg L(-1); limit of quantification: 0.20-0.48 μg L(-1). The method could detect phenol and 2,4-dinitrophenol in industrial wastewater with spiked recovery range from 80.2\% to 91.4\% (± 1.1 to 5.5\%RSD) for all the phenols. Copyright © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Porto Antico & Aquarium Flat
Porto Antico & Aquarium Flat
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With a stay at this apartment in Genoa, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Aquarium of Genoa and Old Port. This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Genoa Port Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Luigi Ferraris Stadium.Rooms
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. A flat-screen television with digital programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Palazzo di San Giorgio - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Aquarium of Genoa - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Galata Maritime Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
University of Genoa (Universita degli Studi di Genova) - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The Bigo Lift (Il Bigo) - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Royal Palace - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Old Port - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza Principe - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
National Ligurian Gallery at the Spinola Palace (Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola) - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Via Garibaldi - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Palazzo San Giorgio - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Ippolito National Ligurian Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Loggia dei Mercanti o di Banchi - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Palazzo Grimaldi - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Palazzo Bianco - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The nearest major airport is Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
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Many travel miles have been clocked in the lifetime of Zach Condon known to many as the operating force behind Beirut. The miles seemed to especially take hold these last few years as it has been a whirlwind for Condon and his team of musicians that make up his band, the group traveling around the world in support of 2006's Gulag Orkestar and 2007's The Flying Club Cup. Facing a bout of extreme exhaustion in 2006 and having to cancel a European Summer tour in 2008 in an effort to “change some things, reinvent some others, and come back at some point with a fresh perspective and batch of songs,” it became abundantly clear that Condon needed a break. It’s almost been a year since Condon released that statement but he has returned true to his words by way of March of the Zapotec/Holland. The two EPs are a double shot. For March of the Zapotec, Condon’s signature voice is meshed with the stirring sounds of The Jimenez Band, a funeral band from Teotitlan del Valle, a town in Oaxaca, Mexico, which Condon traveled to, to record a majority of March. No trip was necessary for Holland, which is credited to Realpeople, another moniker of Condon’s, as Realpeople is pre-Beirut and a pure bedroom based/electro influenced project.
In January I talked with Condon via e-mail about the two new EPs. The discussion was filled with a myriad of subjects, some of which include the origins of March of the Zapotec/Holland as well as how Holland will be translated live once Condon and crew hit the road. Even his normal routine of washing his hair on tour was discussed.
How has the long break been treating you? Do you enjoy touring? If you had it your away would you lessen your touring schedule and just focus on recording? Did you feel that you had become unfocused with your music because of the many months on the road and having to tour?
I've been well. It’s not that I don't like touring, seeing as the stage is an addictive thing. I'm proud of what I've accomplished outside of just the recorded side of music. But it was completely out of my control, after so many months non-stop. It started to seem like there was no light at the end of the tunnel and I was just there pushing the career side of things instead of the music side.
Do you yourself follow the amount of press that you get? Do you read music blogs? One particular focus I noticed about you when I read your press and in blogs in general is this attention towards your hair? Do you find that bizarre; something to laugh at?
I like to follow published articles and sometimes I can't help but see if people were as excited about a show we just played as I am, as in “Googling” the show the day after. But nowadays I avoid a fair amount of it. It all starts to seem very unreal after a while, meta. I don't know what to say about my hair other than I wash it about once a month, less on tour…
I get this sense from reading interviews/other stories written about you that you have an almost music conservatory/old soul nature. Do you feel that to be true? In a sense do you feel you're much “older” than the people that are your age?
I felt like an old soul until recently, when all of sudden I feel like a scared little boy again. I'm buying a house and trying to not get derailed musically, scary world out there.
Do you often wonder what people your age are doing, especially during the time of Gulag Orkestar and the acclaim you received which often described you as a 19-year-old wunderkind?
Yeah, but I think everyone is asking what the hell the rest of their age group is doing at any point in time.
Why is geography/location such an instant inspiration for you? What inspires you? Do you feel that everything [almost collage style] inspires you?
Same reason I read Tintin as a kid maybe? I don't really know… childish romanticism.
Do you feel that one of the reasons that you do the music you do (French pop, Balkan inspired) is to give listeners a taste of that country's music and essentially open them up to exploring and finding that kind of music they way that you did?
No―that was never the point. The styles were only a reflection of what I was listening to at the time. I always see a more even keel in my music than others do. To me it's all “Beirut” music and melody. I have to be honest when answering to where the influences come from you know?
What do you think of the trend of indie rock being inspired by global music (especially African music)? Do you like that type of music? Do you feel that you are part of the trend?
I think our generation is definitely coming into its own voice, though we're still young. In this day and age people's music radars are a lot bigger and we're trying to take that in.
I imagine you have a treasure trove of instruments in your collection. Did you learn everything by ear? Any formal training?
Yeah I definitely have a sizable collection. The only instrument I had any formal training in was trumpet- which I feel has a lot to do with the way I sing actually… I'm quite amateur at most of my instrument collection, but I have a lust for new sounds in my music. So I get by.
Your voice has always felt to me like an instrument and that finding your singing voice was a discovery. Do you find yourself taking care of your voice even more so than before?
Yeah I definitely have to. I got real sick in Europe once and sounded like a toad for an entire week, had to cancel shows… I felt awful about it. It is true that I kind of stumbled upon my voice…
Can you talk about the origins of March of the Zapotec? Can you tell us about the film that you were going to do the soundtrack for before you made the EP? Was there an immediate inspiration in wanting to do songs based upon the music of Mexico after you decided that you weren’t going to do the soundtrack? How much did you know about that genre of music before you set out to record it?
The title comes from the song they would blast from the village (Teotitlan del Valle) school everyday around twelve. It was really loud and repetitious, pretty funny, and always our wake up call to get breakfast. As for the reason I made the record and not the soundtrack…I got over-zealous really. I've always wanted to work with a big brass band as a background to the way I sing… I heard the bands from reference material that was sent to me for the film and I decided I wanted to go down there and record it myself. The people behind the movie (Sin Nombre) weren't upset, since that would just get in the way of the scenes and what not…I actually think the film is going to be great. I haven't seen the final product yet.
What was your first initial reaction when you first stepped in Teotitlan del Valle? Any culture shock? Where did you stay? Where did you record? Did you learn any Spanish during your stay?
I only learned the basics, like “let’s record” and whatnot. The youngest person in the band, Emiliano, wrote me a cheat sheet for musical terms that I could refer to when I had a quick thing to tell everybody. We had a translator for the bigger ideas we needed to get across. He spoke to them in Zapotec for the most part. I was surprised to show up to such an isolated and somewhat faraway place and feel as at home as we did. The colors, the food and the landscape really aren't that different from small towns in New Mexico. We recorded in a bed and breakfast type villa at the top of the hill overlooking the village. Absolutely gorgeous.
I watched a YouTube video of a funeral band in Mexico and musically it had the very same musical aesthetic (big brassy feel) to what you normally do. I imagine you felt it was a natural transition. Did you do any prior research on bands such as The Jimenez Band before you worked with them?
Yeah I looked into it quite a bit before. Figured out where these philharmonic bands had originally come from and why they were reconfiguring European classical march tunes to their own style. And yes, I felt there was already a mutual attraction to that sound.
Did you go back home to New Mexico before you went to Mexico to record March of the Zapotec?
No, at that point in time I was fairly grounded in Brooklyn and I was trying to make it work there. I didn't have a studio at the time, it was frustrating. But it worked out in the end, singing in my bedroom here instead of there.
How often do you go to New Mexico to write music and lyrics? What is it about working at your parent's home that inspires you? What kind of music scene is out there in New Mexico?
There was never much of a scene, but definitely some private individuals worth a lot of respect. I guess going home to the parents' house meant cutting myself off from all distractions. Cliché but true. And maybe there's the added bonus of feeling like an unsigned 15-year old again. Maybe it keeps me grounded.
Why didn't you want to do an entire album with the band? Is it true that the band recorded other songs that aren't featured in March of the Zapotec? If so when are we going to hear that music?
We recorded those other songs for them, to return the favor. I wanted it to be a short collection of songs. I'm not in the right place to write a long playing record right now. Too scattered brained. I'm questioning everything…
I hear that you worked with Christopher Taylor [of Grizzly Bear] on the EP. Which song? What was it like working with him especially since he's become a notable producer as of late?
That’s why I recorded the song with him. I heard this Charlie Haden track that I loved, and I had a dirge that I wanted to do in a similar style, with the tenor sax among other things. I thought Chris would be able to pull it off the best. We did “On a Bayonet” in the Grizzly Bear church in one day.
Do you see yourself making more recordings similar to that of March of the Zapotec? I hear you want to make a mariachi record…
No, that was a great tangent to go on but I don't see that as the future of my sound. I might revisit it for shows or something.
So I want to talk about Holland. Can you talk about the origins of it? I read that you started your musical career making bedroom electro pop songs. You've flirted with that with the first version of “Scenic World.” Have you always wanted to get these type of songs out to the public or have you shied away because of how radically different they are to the Balkan/French music that your fans are accustomed too? Do you think your fans are going to be shocked by Holland?
It was always a secret among friends. In fact I had my doubts putting these two out together. I wanted the fans who reacted so well to “Venice” and “My night with the Prostitute” to have some extra material to stash away with the same energy. I put them together so that it would be cheaper and easier to find.
I read that you have a love for IDM. What kind electronic artists are you inspired by? Any of their music inspire the recording of Holland?
The electronic stuff I do pretty blindly, without any reference to the electro I love for the most part. But my favorite band as a teenager was always Boards of Canada. Nowadays I'm catching up on the old Kompact releases.
Are we going to hear Holland live? Are we going to hear it in its original version or are you going to rearrange it and make it more Balkan influenced? Could we ever see a solo tour of you doing Holland type music?
Yes actually… I found a way to do some of the Holland songs live with the same band setup I've used before…But we'll see about the solo tour…Not so sure
This is by far your most “music driven” record in that there are instrumentals within the two EPs as well as long stretches of just brass instruments. The music also feels very direct. Is that what you were trying to get across with the EP? Do you see yourself making a full instrumental record in the future?
Not really. Doing this one almost made me miss using my voice as much, but I did this project in order to push myself into an uncomfortable place. There's usually some really good results from such a situation. Besides, I had been singing for six months or more prior to the EP… I felt like letting the brass do the talking.
Can you talk about the cover of the EP? I hear the packaging is pretty unique. Can you talk about it and just the conception of it? Also why did you decide to put your face on the EP… did you want to mix it up this time around?
Yeah, wanted it to be something a little different… But actually we were kind of trying to replicate these great 7″ record sleeves we saw in Morocco… I brought home about 20 of them. They're just a garish color or pattern and a black and white picture of the person who sang or played on it. Pure and simple, and it catches the eye.
Did you feel that this EP was in a sense a nice palette cleanser and you can return to making Balkan music or French pop, etc?
Yeah that's definitely part of it. When I was recording The Flying Club Cup I would do one of these songs in order to cleanse the palette.
Are you worried that you might lose touch with these new songs if you see yourself touring constantly again?
Yeah, I'm going to be careful so as not to overdose.
I often get this sense that you have this almost happy accident approach to recording. Is it better that way? And if so what happy accidents occurred during the making of both of these EPs?
All of it.
Do you consider yourself a workaholic when it comes to making music? As an artist especially as a young artist do you consider it to be very important to always seek new challenges with your music? Do you feel that it only accelerates your already proficient work ethic?
I have months of complete slovenliness. I do nothing, I worry about everything. Then something comes along out of the mess and I become 100 percent focused. You can't force things like that, so my advice would probably be to give into yourself a little bit… maybe not. I don't have a good system yet. I haven't separated the music from my daily life.
What's on slate for 2009 besides touring? Is it true that you want to make a doo-wop record?
Yeah, I would love to do a doo-wop album. Besides touring I'm probably going to set up a true home studio, instead of a bedroom one. There's a few singles I'd really love to release….


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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken started his three-country journey by Africa on Sunday together with his arrival in South Africa.
Blinken’s go to to Africa is seen as a part of a contest between Russia and Western powers for help from African international locations throughout the warfare in Africa. Ukraine. Blinken’s journey to Africa follows latest excursions by Russian Overseas Minister Sergey Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron.
South Africa is certainly one of many African international locations which have taken a impartial stance on the warfare and haven’t publicly criticized Russia.
Sunday, after arriving early within the morning, Blinken visits the Hector Pieterson memorial in Soweto municipality, which commemorates a scholar who was killed in 1976 whereas protesting South Africa’s regime of racial oppression, apartheid, which resulted in 1994. .
On Monday, Blinken will define the US’ methods for sub-Saharan Africa in a key coverage speech on the College of Pretoria. Africa has been hit arduous by the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and rising meals and oil costs because of the Russian warfare in Ukraine.
Blinken and Pandor may also maintain a press convention on Monday that’s anticipated to disclose the 2 international locations’ differing stances on the warfare in Ukraine.
Blinken will go to Congo and Rwanda this week to conclude his worldwide tour that additionally took him to Cambodia and the Philippines.


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Company Violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) By Including a Liability Waiver with the Required FCRA Disclosure
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The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) allows companies to obtain background information or "consumer reports" for both prospective and current employees. However, it imposes restrictions on the procedure for obtaining reports, and the use of this information in making credit and employment decisions. These restrictions are designed to ensure fair and accurate credit reporting and to protect consumer privacy.
In Syed v. M-I, LLC, a job applicant filed a class action case alleging that the company violated FCRA's requirement that a written disclosure document must consist solely of the disclosure language. Here, the company provided the applicant with a FCRA "Disclosure Release" that: (a) informed the applicant that his credit history and other information could be collected and used as a basis for the employment decision; (b) authorized the company to procure the applicant's consumer report; and (c) included a liability waiver stipulating that, by signing the document, the applicant was waiving his right to sue the company for FCRA violations. On January 20, 2017, the Ninth Circuit concluded that the company willfully violated FCRA by including the liability waiver in the same document as the required FCRA disclosure.
Companies should review their background check policies and forms to ensure compliance with FCRA, and any state and local laws governing the procurement of background checks and consumer reports for job applicants and/or current employees. In light of Syed v. M-I, LLC, be sure that your FCRA disclosure form is a stand-alone document and does not include a liability waiver or any other information except the required disclosure language.
Oregon employers also must remember to comply with state and local "Ban the Box" rules when issuing background check disclosure and authorization forms. Recall that the state rule prohibits employers from inquiring about criminal convictions on employment applicants, prior to an initial interview, or if no initial interview is held, then prior to making a conditional offer of employment. The Portland ordinance is stricter, and prohibits most Portland employers from inquiring about an applicant's criminal history or conducting a background check on an applicant until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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This client update is prepared for the general information of our clients and friends. It should not be regarded as legal advice. If you have any questions regarding this update, or for more information about this topic, please an attorney in our Labor & Employment practice group, or the attorney with whom you normally consult.


I spent a week doing duty as a SANParks Honorary Ranger on Malgas Island as part of the Pelican Watch Programme for the Cape gannet 2021/22 breeding season. This is a collection of photographs and musings detailing the conservation efforts and history of the Programme set up to conserve the Endangered Cape gannet
Spurred on by his deep-rooted passion for nature, Zach Vincent has embarked on global adventures and created striking productions with the goal of bringing the environment to the forefront of the human conscience. Wanting to inspire change, Zach uses his biological background and talent in filmmaking to educate the public, promote awareness and encourage conservation.
Robberg is a special place; one shrouded in mystery, steeped in history and abundant in natural wonders. Stepping onto the trail transports you into a world of tranquillity and peace, a world free from the white noise of our daily pressures. Take a moment to listen, to feel, to absorb the atmosphere… take a moment to discover the Robberg Magic.
I recently spent two weeks sailing the Good Hope Line aboard the SA Agulhas II with a team from BirdLife SA. We spent the time recording the seabird and mammal species encountered between Cape Town and the Antarctic Marginal Ice Zone.


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A week or two ago I pulled my seedling heating mat out of storage. When I first got into seed starting, my mom gave me her old one that was 9″ x 19-1/2″ (the size of one seed tray). My warm soil loving seeds were much happier; they germinated quicker and at a much higher percentage rate. After that first season, I knew I needed a larger one.
The next winter, I bit the bullet and ordered a large heating mat, one that will fit 4 trays of seeds.
It’s probably the best money I’ve spend when it comes to starting seeds, worth every single penny. Since all my seeds are started in the cold basement, the soil temperature never goes above 55 degrees or so. As a result, many seeds were slow to germinate, especially my favorite – ONIONS! I could probably rotate seedling trays around our wood burner, the air is so dry I’d have to monitor them more closely. Let’s not even talk about the annoyance of having 10 flats of seeds in the kitchen or the chiots who loves to eating potting soil.
When using a heating mat, you have to be watchful of soil moisture levels as the soil dries out much more quickly. Plastic domes over the flats are a must to help retain moisture. I turn off the heating mat when about 25% of the seeds have germinated because it’s no longer needed.
I haven’t noticed an increase in my electric bill when using a heating mat, it doesn’t draw that much power. The higher germination rate of seeds would more than make up for the cost. If you’re new to seed starting, I’d highly recommend considering a heating mat for your seeds, it will make your seed starting experience so much better!
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GOSHEN, Ind. (WXIN) -- A northern Indiana man faces welfare fraud and other charges alleging that he hid his father's body for two years so that he could cash his father's benefit checks.
Irvin Nicholson Jr., 57, was charged Tuesday with three counts of felony welfare fraud and one misdemeanor count of failure to report a dead body. The charges came seven months after officers responding to a report of a dead body discovered Irvin Nicholson Sr.'s remains in a wheelbarrow in the backyard of an Elkhart County residence.
The younger Nicholson told Goshen Police investigators he had found his father dead in the garage in May 2017, one day after they argued about his plans to put the elder man in a retirement home, according to court records.
Instead of reporting it to the authorities, authorities allege that he wrapped his dad's body in a blanket. The remains were held mostly at one house before they were later moved to the Goshen home where they were found.
Investigators subpoenaed Social Security records and found that between May 2017 and August 2019, $27,210 was deposited into Nicholson Sr.'s account. Another $9,828 was deposited between June 2017 and August 2019, according to the state's Public Retirement System records.


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This is a tasteful Hige-Tsumugi Nagoya obi
with lily like flower pattern, which is dyed.
The fine gold glazing works are applied on the pattern for adding extra gorgeousness to it.
Textile is a kind of silk fabric called 'hige-tsumugi' - weft yarns come out like 'hige'(beard).
There are designer's signature and a seal on the lower 'otaiko'(square bow) pattern.
*The background color may seem irregular on photos, but it is actually one tone of color as seen in HTML code.*
There is a stain on the wrong side of 'tare'(wide end),
There are folding lines.
For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.
It is still in good condition.
Enjoy wearing the fashionable design.


FasterSkier was on site to witness the action of the first day of racing at 2017 U.S. Junior Nationals in Lake Placid, N.Y., with 5- and 10-kilometer freestyle individual starts behind held on a 2.5 k loop at the Olympic Jumping Complex.
Here is a video recapping the day’s top finishers, and for more on the results and podium finishers, check out Monday’s rundown.
On Wednesday, racers will compete in classic sprints, with the heats starting at noon Eastern time.
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Zefon Air-O-Cell Sampling Cassette - Indoor Air Quality IAQ
The Zefon Air-O-Cell Sampling Cassette collects both viable and non-viable sample specimens, providing a much broader overview of potential allergen contaminants (like mold spores pollen and asbestos) than conventional sampling techniques.
Zefon Air-O-Cell Sampling Cassette
The Air-O-Cell operates upon the principle of inertial impaction. Particulate laden air is accelerated as it is drawn through the cassettes tapered inlet slit and directed towards a small slide containing the collection media, where the particles become impacted, and the air flow continues out the exit orifice. The adhesive nature of the collection media prevents the collected particulate from blurring or being washed off during the laboratory staining process, and eliminates sample loss from vibration during handling and shipment.
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Do these need special equipment to use or just let them sit for 10 minutes? And where do you send them for analysis?01/29/2024, 09:53 AM
They require a pump to collect the samples. You should take a look at the Z-Lite Sampling kit.
You have to send the samples to a mold testing lab. There are many out there.
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That is a 10 pack.
03/31/2020, 10:30 PM
how long is the use by date on the air-o-cell container? I would like to by the top of the line kit, but want to know the shelf life of the container.04/01/2020, 09:10 AM
We typically ship these from the manufacturer so you get as close to the 1 year limit as possible.


When Will Minecraft Servers Be Fixed? Estimating the Repair Time
15 December 2021
Minecraft, the popular sandbox game, relies on stable and well-functioning servers to provide players with seamless multiplayer experiences. However, like any complex online infrastructure, Minecraft servers can experience issues that require repair and maintenance. When players encounter server problems, it's natural to wonder when the servers will be fixed and gameplay can resume. While it can be challenging to provide an exact timeframe for server repairs, understanding the factors that contribute to repair time estimation can help set expectations. In this article, we'll explore the considerations involved in estimating the repair time for Minecraft servers.
Identifying the Issue:
The first step in estimating server repair time is identifying the nature and severity of the issue. Server problems can range from minor glitches to more significant issues that require extensive troubleshooting and intervention. The server administrators or hosting providers need to investigate and diagnose the problem to determine its cause and potential solutions. This initial investigation can take varying amounts of time, depending on the complexity of the issue and the expertise of the individuals involved.
Severity of the Issue:
The severity of the server issue plays a crucial role in estimating repair time. Minor issues, such as intermittent lag or temporary connectivity problems, may be resolved relatively quickly. However, more severe issues, such as hardware failures or extensive software conflicts, can require more extensive repairs and take longer to resolve. In some cases, severe issues may require server downtime for repairs or even the migration of data to new hardware or infrastructure.
External factors, such as the availability of technical support or resources, can impact repair time estimation. If the server administrators or hosting providers rely on external support, their response time and availability can influence the repair timeline. Additionally, the availability of spare hardware or the need to order replacement parts can also extend repair time. It's important to consider these external factors when estimating the timeframe for server repairs.
Communication and Transparency:
Throughout the repair process, clear communication between server administrators, hosting providers, and the player community is crucial. Keeping players informed about the progress of repairs and expected timelines helps manage expectations and minimize frustration. Administrators should provide regular updates through server announcements, social media channels, or dedicated communication platforms to ensure transparency and keep players informed of any unforeseen delays or changes to the repair timeline.
Collaboration and Problem-Solving:
Repairing Minecraft servers often requires collaborative problem-solving. Server administrators, hosting providers, and technical experts may need to work together to identify and resolve complex issues. This collaboration ensures that the appropriate expertise is applied to the problem and increases the chances of a successful and timely resolution. The duration of this collaborative process can vary depending on the nature of the problem and the availability of the individuals involved.
To minimize server issues and potential downtime, server administrators and hosting providers often implement preventive measures. Regular maintenance, software updates, and system monitoring can help identify and address issues before they become severe. By proactively maintaining the server infrastructure, administrators can reduce the likelihood of major disruptions and minimize the repair time required in the event of an issue.
Estimating the repair time for Minecraft servers is a complex task that involves several considerations. Identifying the issue, assessing its severity, considering external factors, and promoting effective communication are all critical elements in estimating the repair timeline. While it's challenging to provide an exact timeframe for server repairs, server administrators and hosting providers strive to address issues promptly and minimize the impact on player experience. By keeping players informed and maintaining open lines of communication, administrators can foster a sense of trust and understanding within the player community. Ultimately, the goal is to restore the servers as quickly as possible while ensuring that repairs are comprehensive and effective for a stable and enjoyable multiplayer experience.


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Most people don’t know a lot about dentistry lingo (excluding, of course, us dental nerds). Sometimes, that can leave you at a loss for what’s really going on with your oral health — you’re reclined in the examination chair trying to figure out what “occlusal surface” is right as your dentist has moved onto the next three words you don’t understand.
But that’s not how dentistry should work. That’s why your dentist in Orange Park makes an effort to communicate in clear, easy-to-understand language. It’s highly important to us that you always have a clear grasp of what’s going on with your oral health, and that you feel comfortable asking questions when you don’t completely understand something.
To help you discern between caries and crowns, gingivitis and gingival tissue, we have put together a small glossary of common words you may hear during your next dental appointment.
Abscess (dental): An infection that exists inside the tooth, in the gums, or in the bone that holds the tooth in place.
Amalgam: The silver material that is used to fill the hole, or cavity, left by tooth decay.
Bleaching: A cosmetic treatment that removes stains from the surface of and just beneath the tooth enamel.
Bonding: A cosmetic treatment that adds to missing or imperfect tooth structure to improve its form and function.
Caries: Holes in the tooth left by tooth decay. Also known as cavities.
Composite resin: A biocompatible material used to fill cavities and sculpt a new appearance for a damaged tooth.
Cosmetic dentistry: A field of dentistry that mainly focuses on improving the aesthetic of the smile rather than fixing functional issues.
Crown: A restorative procedure that strengthens a weak, worn, decayed, or otherwise damaged tooth.
Dental implants: A comprehensive tooth replacement option that replaces a missing tooth’s root as well as its crown.
Edentulous: Missing all teeth.
Endodontist: A specialist who focuses on issues affecting the interior of the tooth and performing root canals.
Fluoride: A mineral that is well-known for its ability to remineralize and strengthen the tooth enamel to protect it from decay.
General dentist: A dentist who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common dental problems for patients of all ages.
Gingivitis: The earliest form of gum disease.
Gingival tissue: The gums.
Halitosis: Chronic bad breath. Often a symptom of gum disease.
Malocclusion: Misaligned teeth or jaws that may exist as an overbite, underbite, crossbite, or open bite.
Occlusal surface: The tooth’s chewing surface.
Periodontitis: The most advanced stage of gum disease.
Periodontist: A dentist who specializes in the tissues that support the teeth, especially in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gum disease.
Plaque: Clear, sticky substance that builds up on the teeth throughout the day and can be removed through brushing and flossing.
Prosthodontist: A dentist who specializes in replacing missing teeth.
Restorative dentistry: A field of dentistry that focuses on repairing damaged teeth to regain optimal function after injury, decay, or loss.
Sleep apnea: A condition that blocks the proper flow of air through the throat and to the brain during the night, resulting in chronic snoring, interrupted sleep, chronic exhaustion, and other issues.
Tartar: The hard, yellow substance that covers the teeth. Can only be removed with special tools at the dentist.
TMD: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
TMJ: The temporomandibular joint. Allows you to open and close your jaw.
Veneers: Porcelain or composite coverings that remake the size, shape, color, and overall appearance of the teeth that show when you smile.
About the Author
Dr. Matthew Nawrocki is a trusted provider of general dentistry and prosthodontics in Orange Park. To learn more about his comprehensive services or to schedule an appointment, you are invited to contact the office at 904-272-1588.

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India is already been flooding with digital payment space and adding to this is another player. The India biggest and successful phone maker, Xiaomi is now coming to India with its homegrown platform, Mi Pay which was launched in China about half a year ago. To make it happen, Xioami has teamed up with PayU and ICICI Bank to offer a UPI-powered service which will be accessible with a completely separate application. Xiaomi aims to seamlessly intergrade Mi Pay within its other proprietary application like SMS, Contacts, Scanner apps and App Vault to enable on-the-go payment experience. It is now accepting Beta Tester before the official launch of the app to the Indian masses.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has cleared Mi Pay for mass use and launch of the application. It is compatible with every debit and credit card. It will also let you transfer payments to other UPI users. You can also recharge and make payments for several utilities such as bill/recharge, DTH recharge, electricity and water bill with just one tap. Xiaomi has also moved its servers containing user data to an India-based cloud infrastructure which assure all the data to be secured, this step has been taken in compliance with the government’s policy. Mi-Pay in India has support for QR codes and balance inquiries like all the other UPI platforms.
Unlike the original Mi Pay model that was launched in China back in 2016 which used the built-in NFC support, Mi-Pay in India will enable transactions using UPI PIN and virtual payments address (VPA). Anyone can transfer money to other using UPI or request and collect money from other UPI users using a bank account. The platform is also supposed to generate a personal dynamic and static QR code to receive payment via UPI.
Xiaomi has been moving slowly towards building its Mi Home ecosystem in India for over past few years. It has launched several products in different categories. Being a software company at its origin, the real importance has always been services, which play a major role in the growth of the company. Xiaomi in past invested in the organisation in India. A Bengaluru-based student credit platform KrazyBee and fin-tech startup Zestmoney within the last two years. All these investments might have somewhere or apparently helped understand the real market which ultimately landed up bring Mi Pay in India with the set of all local features.
If your phone is running Xiaomi’s MIUI Beta ROM, you can sign up for Mi Pay by just filling up this form. The registrations end on December 31st.


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Reading growing up for me was a way to escape the stress and hassles of the real world. I can think my life is bad, but whenever I open a book and read about someone else’s problems, made up or not, helps me realize my day isn’t so bad after all. For instance I don’t have “He who shall not be named” trying to kill me.
Writing and reading go hand in hand. I am an avid reader. I read all kinds of stories, from classics to contemporary in different genres. But I mostly enjoy reading books in the genre I want to become involved in. Some people may feel reading in your genre while working on a novel can influence your work. I agree it can influence your work, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing.
My journalism degree has taught me that research is imperative to writing any great story. Reading other stories in my genre is research to me. It lets me know what already exists and how I can make my ideas more unique. I can dissect a favorite book and figure out why I like it so much. It helps me see where the plot is going and how the author has kept my attention throughout the entire book. Without this how do I know I am not creating a story that already exists?
If reading while writing starts to drown out your own voice or make you doubt your writing will ever be good enough, that is when you need to put the book down and take a deep breath. Then remember that this book was not created overnight. You are only looking at the finished version of a book that was edited many times by many people. You don’t know what the original looked like and you can’t know how your work truly compares to theirs. You must always have faith in yourself. It is okay to enjoy and admire a good book, just don’t let yourself get lost in the process of reading it.


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Written and Photographed By: Lauren Pettigrew FWSD 10 year
The fashion world is just coming off of its most important month of the year. During fashion month, big-name designers like Michael Kors and Givenchy debuted their Spring 2018 collections on the runways from New York to Milan. This week, San Diegans were able to take part in the fashion week experience, right here in their home city. Read full article here!


Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been moved from hospital to prison, the US Marshals Service has told Reuters.
More top news
Nicola Sturgeon calls on voters to make sure "Scotland's voice is heard" and not "dragged back by the Tories" in upcoming vote.
Strictly Come Dancing star Louise Redknapp has dismissed speculation she has separated from former footballer Jamie as "completely untrue".
The odd light shower may appear across Scotland and Northern Ireland but for most of the UK it will be fine and dry.


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Prayers for Peace continue in January
St. Luke’s invites its members and friends to join our Mourning Into Unity Peace Vigils on Mondays at 6 p.m. on Zoom.
For several months, St. Luke's has been hosting weekly vigils as a response to the unvoiced grief from COVID-19 and other losses endured during the pandemic and the divisiveness in our country. The vigils are led by diverse faith leaders, civic leaders, healthcare workers, and public safety officers.
“You can’t mourn COVID without mourning a lot of other viruses in our country—divisiveness, polarization, racism, violence, inequity in health care, and so many others,” says the Rev. Ed Bacon, interim rector of St. Luke’s, who saw the first vigils as an opportunity to invite the community to consider mourning as a spiritual discipline. “Jesus suggests mourning as a discipline. ‘Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.’”

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Hear Jonathan Groff and the Little Shop of Horrors cast sing 'Skid Row/Downtown'
Need a break from holiday music and looking for something a little more horrific instead? Suddenly, Seymour is here to provide you.
The Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, starring Jonathan Groff as Seymour, Tammy Blanchard as Audrey, and Christian Borle as the Dentist, Orin Scrivello, is releasing an original cast album on Friday, Dec. 20. EW has an exclusive sneak peek at one of the show’s most iconic production numbers, “Skid Row/Downtown” featuring the entire cast, including Groff and all of the Urchins — Ari Groover, Salome Smith, and Joy Woods.
The album, which will be released at 12 a.m. on Friday by Ghostlight Records, is produced by Little Shop composer Alan Menken, as well as production director Michael Mayer, music supervisor Will Van Dyke, and album producer Frank Wolf. It’s available on all streaming platforms, and a physical CD will be released at a future date still to be announced.
The production’s other original cast members, including Borle, Tom Alan Robbins (Mushnik), Kingsley Leggs (Voice of Audrey II), and the entire ensemble will also feature on the record.
Little Shop of Horrors had quite the 2019 with two buzzy fall productions on opposite coasts. First, a production starring Be More Chill’s George Salazar and Pose’s Mj Rodriguez opened at California’s Pasadena Playhouse before the off-Broadway production opened to critical acclaim in October. The musical, based on a 1960 B-movie of the same name, has been a favorite since it first premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, buoyed by the strength of a 1986 hit film adaptation starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Green, and Steve Martin.
The musical follows Seymour, a down-on-his-luck nebbish florist with a hopeless crush on ditzy co-worker Audrey. When he accidentally discovers a plant with a taste for human flesh, he finds himself thrust into sudden fame, potentially on the verge of getting everything he ever dreamed of — but at what cost? Menken wrote the music alongside long-time writing partner Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) who wrote the book and lyrics.
Listen to the song above for more. Little Shop of Horrors is playing at New York’s Westside Theatre through March 15.


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Bungalow started with the Sushi 3003 compilation, which introduced Japanese club pop to European audiences. They then featured artists from their own land (Germany) on the RO 3003 comp. There was a sequel to the Japanese comp called Sushi 4004. Now Bungalow have turned their attention to the European pop musicians with an "openess and big interest in new, strange and foreign music developments, next to the interest in exploring their own roots". Contained are artists from France (Katerine, Valerie Lemercier , Bertrand Burgalat, Ollano), Spain (Chop Suey, Astrud, Le Mans ), Sweden (Eggstone , Club 8 , Komeda ), Germany (Dauerfisch), Russia (Andrei Zueff), Greece (The Crooner), Austria (Shy), Finland (Super), Italy (Valvola), Norway (Euro Boys), and The Netherlands (Arling & Cameron). This comp is another sign that Bungalow has it's eyes on the now. A few of these songs may already be familiar to you (those of Eggstone, Valerie Lemercier, Club 8, The Crooner, Arling & Cameron, and maybe a couple more), but Bungalow discs are making it to this shore inexpensively, and this comp is more than worth it for the new or unavailable songs, and just for the nice feel of the group of songs placed together in one easy place.
June 20, 2000
Pretty strong call out for the Detroit rockin' soul sound as practiced by perfection by The Detroit Cobras, who haven't put out anything since their super excellent "Mink Rat or Rabbit" full length early in '98. Two guys, two girls, both songs female vocals. The A-side is a go-go corker sung by the bassist, while the 60's motown-ish cover is sung by the organist. They have also JUST put out a full length on Sympathy, which I am pretty excited to hear!
I had been reading about this for the longest time on the Exotica list. It is a 23 song compilation with the theme of songs using harpsichords. The participants are from far and wide: DC's The Make Up, Berlin's Stereo Total, the ubiquitous Momus, Valvola - described by some as Italys Stereolab, Norways Remington Super 60 and Micromars (who had a great 7" on Motorway), Germanys Die Moulinettes, Scotlands Electroscope and the Secret Goldfish, California's Volume all Stars, London's Cinerama (The Wedding Present's David Gedhge) and The Barry Gemsco Experience (a band including Monochrome Set / Scarlets Well founder Bid), plus Count Indigo and lastly Astro Black Stereo. A very strong set of tunes, never veering into the Addams Family sound that Lurch played for us so blankly each episode. I heard traces of Roy Budd's Get Carter (my favorite record using harpsichord) soundtrack in a few instances here, but basically everyone just did their own thing and happened to utilize a harpsichord while doing so.
Triple CD set which almost chronilogically traces the breakthrough rare pieces of early electronic music in a unique format (more obvious pieces alongside extreme rarities, in a listenable and logical way). Many of the pieces are edited, as the originals are quite long, but the edits are loving and performed by people who understand the works, not just choose the busiest section of each work in question. I became aware of this CD set after reading about it in The Wire. I add it to the WZBC NCP playlist in homage to Arthur Fenno, the DJ who does 'Librium Detox' each Tuesday form 7-10 PM. He specializes in musique concrete, and has taught me an appreciation for some of these artists. I've watched his commitment to the sound as he has gathered original LPs from his trip to Paris, trips to Other Music, and from his trips to ebay as well. I will miss Arthur as he is ending his show at WZBC to concentrate on Law School. This 3 CD set will hold at least a tiny bit of the music Arthur brought to WZBC for all to enjoy anytime we wish for years to come, as the pieces gathered herein are entirely timeless in their appeal.
As my love of the band Saint Etienne mounted last year, I learned of their fan club, which put out occasional fan club only releases which became coveted by Saint Etienne fans, used to the bands practice of releasing stuff and not revisiting it later on wider distributed releases. Stereolab has released three collections of thier singles (the most recent being 'Aluminum Tunes'), but Saint Etienne fans know that thier band allows their obscure gems to fade into obscurity awaiting discovery by the persistent and resourceful. Just before Christmas I joined the saint Etienne fan club as I had heard of the highly anticipated XMas 99 fan club release. I didn't receive the disc until April (!), by which time I was sure I had sent a twenty spot for nothing. Lo and behold, the 'Built On Sand' CD finally arrived, albeit months after talk about it died out of the fanclub email list. Still feeling the sting of the experience, I haven't really spent any time with this release, but offer up a CDR of it for the enjoyment of any other fans who might do a show at WZBC, and for our listening audience who would be able to hear songs not available on any other release.