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Charges will not be filed against a Prince William County police officer who fatally shot a 15-year-old during a call Friday, prosecutors announced Monday.
The teen, whom police identified Tuesday as Ruben Urbina, was shot as officers were responding to a report of a hostage situation at a home in Haymarket.
"It's always tragic when a young person loses his life," said Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Ebert. "But there comes a time when police have to do what police have to do, and this was one of those occasions."
The ruling dismayed Urbina's family, who said in an interview Monday that they felt the shooting was not justified.
Ebert said the situation began when the teen called 911 to say he had a bomb strapped to his body, was holding his mother hostage and had a knife. Ebert also said the teen indicated he didn't mind being shot by officers.
Ebert said the teen had attempted suicide the night before and was suffering from a mental disturbance. Urbina's brother, Oscar, 18, said Urbina had previously been in treatment for a mental condition, which he declined to specify, but he had been doing well recently.
When officers arrived at the teen's home in the 6800 block of Hartzell Hill Lane around 10:45 a.m. Friday, Ebert said the teen struck his brother's girlfriend with a three-foot-long crowbar and then moved aggressively toward officers. The officers commanded the teen to drop the crowbar, but he did not comply, Ebert said.
When the teen was less than 10 feet away, an officer fired twice. Police said in a news release Monday that Urbina had raised the crowbar over his head in a threatening manner before he was shot.
The teen was struck in the upper body, Ebert said. Police said the officers rendered aid, but the teen was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman who was struck with the crowbar was transferred to the hospital for treatment and is expected to recover. No officers were injured.
When asked if he thought less lethal force could be used, Ebert answered: "I don't think so."
Ebert said officers later found a knife at the scene. He also said the encounter was challenging because the teen was wearing a coat, so it was difficult to see if he had concealed a weapon or indeed had a bomb. Police said no bomb was found and determined there was no hostage situation.
On Tuesday, police identified the officer who shot Urbina as Robert Choyce, 35, a seven-year veteran of the force. Choyce is a member of the department's tactical team and has not been involved in any other on-duty shootings.
Authorities said the officer was not wearing a body camera.
Oscar Urbina said the family was distraught about Urbina's killing and that police had not given a full account of what actually happened. He declined to detail what information hadn't been reported by authorities, saying the family wanted to consult with an attorney first.
"There's a lot of stuff that prosecutors don't know or want to hide," Oscar Urbina said. "They are trying to make the shooting look justified."
Oscar Urbina said his brother was a sophomore at Pace West, a special education school in Gainesville. He said he was funny, enjoyed computer games and liked to go on long walks.
Prince William County Police Chief Barry M. Barnard said the situation was difficult for the family and the officer involved.
"This whole event is a tragedy for the family," Barnard said. "At the same time, it's a traumatic event for an officer. No officer comes to work wanting to use force."


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Over the last couple of months, Ethereum has been experiencing a lot of exciting news, with its rally on the crypto market and its plans to launch its final 2.0 testnet, "Medalla."
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The number of transactions on Ethereum has seen an all-time high and has shot up over the last few months. However, crypto experts are debating on whether the blockchain network can keep up and whether its scalability is reliable enough.
Crypto investors have been speculating that the higher number of transactions that have been ongoing on Ethereum’s blockchain is attributed to the rise in popularity of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols such as Uniswamp and Compound. Another explanation debated upon by Ethereum experts is that the anticipated launch of ETH 2.0 testnet, Medalla, is causing an increasing amount of transactions processed on the blockchain.
However, though these are valid explanations, there may be other reasons why Ethereum’s network activity has been soaring. Ponzi schemes such as Forsage, MMM and Lion’s Share seem to have something to do with Ethereum’s increased network activity. In fact, over the last month, these scam smart contracts were responsible for approximately 5,600 Ether (ETH) in gas fees over the last months. Since mid-July, it has also been recorded that at least 1 million daily transactions have been processed on Ethereum at the cost of 21 billion gas.
Gas Prices Inflated With Ponzi Schemes
If one were to solely look at smart contract activity running on the ecosystem, 57 billion transactions on the Ethereum blockchain network are allocated towards those transactions. Ponzi schemes make up about 17 billion of that consumption, and so almost 30% of smart contract activities can be accredited to fraudulent investing scams. Due to these scams, gas prices have undergone inflation and are priced from anywhere between 30-90 gwei, the most commonly used unit of Ether crypto.
With the rising popularity of Ethereum’s network and Ether prices continuously surging, Ethereum has been working on implementing a better scaling solution with ETH 2.0 to process the mass amount of transactions that are occurring on the blockchain.
ETH 2.0 Final Testnet Set to Launch
Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, has spoken up about Ethereum 2.0 earlier this year. The 2.0 multi-client testnet is set to launch on August 4, at 1 pm UTC, and the Ethereum community has been anticipating its release.
Ethereum executive coordinator Danny Ryan has confirmed that the criterion for the amount of validator the testnet needs to have pre-launch has been met.
Scalability of ETH 2.0
In the past, when discussing the developing blockchain, Buterin had disclosed that the data capacity of ETH 2.0 will be immense. However, as his blockchain ecosystem is still being perfected, the upgrade will not necessarily translate to higher scalable transactions for the time being, meaning that the blockchain will not necessarily process more transactions for now.
Ethereum On the Search For Cybersecurity Team
Ethereum developers are working on making the blockchain more scalable, more efficient, and faster, and they have been coming up with innovative solutions to maximize and improve the performance of Ethereum 2.0 testnet before the launch of ETH 2.0 mainnet.
Just yesterday, Ethereum 2.0 researcher Justin Drake took to his Twitter platform and announced that Ethereum Foundation was looking to build an “internal security team dedicated to Eth2.”

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Governor Eric Greitens, R, will leave today for a trade mission to China and South Korea – his first since the outsider took office in January. The trip will include meetings with government officials, business executives, and civic and educational partners in Beijing, Shanghai, and Seoul.
First Lady Sheena Greitens, who is a Mizzou professor on East Asian security and democracy/dictatorship, will also be going on the trip.
The Governor says they have chosen Asia for their first trade mission because of the great opportunity that the state of Missouri has in the Asia-Pacific to increase trade, promote job-creating business growth, attract investment to Missouri, and create educational and cultural ties.
“Our goal is to sell more Missouri products around the world, attract more investment in Missouri’s economy, and create more quality jobs for Missouri families,” says Gov. Greitens.
China and South Korea are two of Missouri’s largest manufacturing export destinations today, and there is tremendous growth potential for Missouri in Asian markets.

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Would Transfer The Planes From The Air Force To The Forest Service For Firefighting
Two U.S. House members from California have introduced legislation that would transfer 14 C-27J airlifters from the Air Force to the U.S. Forest Service to be used in firefighting efforts.
Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA-29) and Judy Chu (D-CA-32) have sponsored the legislation that would transfer 14 of 21 new or nearly-new C-27Js (similar aircraft pictured in file photo) that the Air Force says it no longer needs to the Forest Service for firefighting purposes. The Altadena Patch reports that Schiff said in a new release that the U.S.F.S. needs to increase the number of planes it has for water drops on wildfires, even though he has been critical of such practices at night in the past.
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Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Alan Farrell, is pleased with the allocation of €500,000 to Balbriggan Rugby Club for a new clubhouse.
“I am delighted with confirmation that €500,000 has been allocated to Balbriggan Rugby Club which will provide for a new clubhouse. Such investment in our local sports clubs is of the utmost importance in terms of providing the facilities to encourage more people to become physically active, particularly our younger generations. This is essential as we fight against increasing levels of obesity.
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Cash Warren obviously soared to fame on his wife Jessica Alba's coattails. But we've been enjoying him in his own right because he's often snapped spending time with his girls — Honor, 4, and Haven, 1.
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If looks could kill. Esther McVey’s replacement at DWP did not look impressed to be asked about whether she still supports the death penalty:
“that comment was made a long time ago and is not relevant to today’s political debate”
By “comment” Priti means extended exchanges on Question Time and by “a long time ago” she means September 2011.
Having explained that she wasn’t swayed by Ian Hislop’s arguments about miscarriages of justice, this exchange with the Private Eye editor seemed to amuse the audience (Hislop from 4:32):
Hislop: Are you saying all they were guilty all these people [who have unsafe convictions]?
Patel: No I’m not saying they were guilty.
Hislop: But they’d be dead.
Hislop: They would!
Patel: The point is this is about having deterrents. If you have strong deterrents …
Hislop: It’s not a deterrent killing the wrong people!
“I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again.”
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McDonnell pushes jobs and economic development proposals
- January 4, 2012
Gov. Bob McDonnell pushed his economic development agenda Wednesday, which includes plans to boost Virginia’s agriculture and forestry industry and encourage more capital investment in small businesses.
McDonnell listed a variety of bills that will be introduced in this year’s General Assembly session designed to encourage job creation and business investment in Virginia.
“Unfortunately, more than 260,000 Virginians are still out of a job, which is unacceptable, and that is why job creation and economic development remains my top priority,” McDonnell said.
The legislation includes plans to increase access to capital for businesses and increase economic development cooperation. The governor’s budget also increases funding for a number of job investment initiatives, including, $4 million for improvements at Wallops Island, $1 million each year for advertising and marketing Virginia’s tourism industry and $2 million each year for non-credit courses at community colleges.
McDonnell’s economic development jobs legislation includes:
• Small business investor tax credit. This would provide for a tax credit for individual investors who invest in qualified small businesses for at least two years. The tax credit would be equal to 10 percent of the investment.
• Extend the Acceleration of the Major Business Facility Jobs Tax Credit. The tax credit will be adjusted through Dec. 31, 2014.
• Extend the capital gains income tax deduction for certain investments in technology and science startup businesses. Extends deductions on income taxed federally as long-term capital gain that is related to investment in a technology or science start-up business. This provision would extend the deduction to investments made before 2015.
• Add VEDP board composition to include Secretaries of Agriculture and Forestry and Technology.
• Create economic development grant program targeted specifically at agricultural and forestry operations. Large grants ($50,000 or more) will be provided for localities that are working with companies that provide processing operations for Virginia grown products. Grants of less than $50,000 will be available for localities to plan and provide infrastructure to encourage agricultural and forestry investment. The competitive grants will be issued based on a review by an advisory committee. Localities will be required to provide a matching grant.
• Add two university seats to the Modeling and Simulation Advisory Council.
• McDonnell wants the following additional or new funds for economic development initiatives.
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|Life sciences initiative||$5,000,000||$5,000,000|
|Wallops Island launch site improvements||$4,000,000||N/A|
|Non-credit courses at community colleges||$2,000,000||$2,000,000|
|Mega site planning grants||$2,000,000||N/A|
|Work-force development with CCAM and Tobacco Commission||N/A||$2,000,000|
|Offshore wind energy||$500,000||N/A|
|Governor’s Agriculture and Forest Industries Development Fund||$1,000,000||$1,000,000|
|Domestic and International marketing at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership||$1,000,000||——|
|Advertising and marketing at Tourism||$1,000,000||$1,000,000|
|Modeling and simulation initiative in the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)||$480,000||$800,000|
|Cyber security initiative in the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)||$520,000||$480,000|
|Marketing grant funds at Tourism||$575,000||$575,000|
|Regional marketing initiatives at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership||$500,000||——|
|Motion Picture Opportunity Fund||$500,000||$500,000|
|Jobs For Virginia Graduates program||$250,000||$250,000|
|International marketing of Virginia agricultural products||$260,226||$410,226|
|Oversight for Virginia Winery Distribution Company||$62,258||$61,258|
|Commercialization of specialty crops||$50,000||$50,000|
|Small business investor tax credit||$1,500,000||$1,500,000|


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One day before John Abraham is scheduled to have a hearing with the league regarding substance abuse issues, the Jets have signed Quincy Carter – another player with a checkered past.
But neither head coach Herm Edwards nor GM Terry Bradway sounded concerned yesterday that their new backup quarterback would bring some issues with him.
“To not give someone an opportunity because they made a mistake would not be fair,” said Edwards. “If I was concerned, he’d probably not be a Jet.”
“We have no reservations as far as Quincy’s concerned,” Bradway said during a press conference yesterday at Hofstra, adding that he was immediately interested in Carter after he learned of his release from the Cowboys on Aug. 4. “Being [that he’s] a person and a guy that not only can help us win, but a guy that can help us as part of our program.”
Perhaps there should be. Carter was released by Dallas shortly after head coach Bill Parcells said he was the frontrunner to win the starter’s job.
Carter reportedly failed a drug test before Dallas cut him, and the NFL Players Association filed a grievance with the league on his behalf, but Carter shouldn’t miss any playing time regardless of the outcome. The union will continue the grievance, since Carter still stands to lose money from his Dallas contract.
Just hours after signing yesterday, Carter was on the field, trying to familiarize himself with the West Coast offense. He was confident that he would do so quickly and be able to effectively back up Chad Pennington – although Edwards refused to guarantee that, saying that both Brooks Bollinger and Ricky Ray will still have an opportunity to get playing time.
Offensive coordinator Paul Hackett was ebullient in his praise for the fourth-year vet, who threw for 3,302 yards last season.
“He totally changes the quarterback position on this team,” Hackett said. He may play in the preseason finale next week against the Eagles. “After what happened last year [when Pennington broke his wrist], you’ve got to face that possibility.”
Carter, who was pursued by several other teams, signed a one-year contract, believed to be worth roughly $500,000.
“[I’m] definitely here to be Chad’s backup,” said Carter, who started all 16 games for the Cowboys a year ago and led them to the playoffs. “[I] accept my role on this football team. Anything in the past, we’ve got to move on from here.
“My character has never been questioned by anybody,” Carter said, adding that he was “shocked” upon his dismissal. “The kind of person I am, the kind of work ethic I put in to be the player I want to be eventually.”
That seemed to be Edwards’ attitude, as well. The coach said on Monday that the team wouldn’t panic without a veteran QB and insisted yesterday that it hadn’t.
“We feel we got a guy that obviously has won some games in this league, has been a starting quarterback,” Edwards said.
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G20 finance leaders vow ‘appropriate’ fiscal, monetary response to coronavirus
20 finance ministers and central bank governors on Friday pledged to take “appropriate” fiscal and monetary measures in responding to the coronavirus outbreak and to protect economic growth against shocks. G20 finance leaders
In a joint statement issued by G20 chair Saudi Arabia, the ministers, who met in Riyadh last month, said they welcomed measures and plans already put forward by countries to support economic activity.
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“We are ready to take further actions, including fiscal and monetary measures, as appropriate, to aid in the response to the virus, support the economy during this phase and maintain the resilience of the financial system,” the group said.
The G20 statement, which was verified by a US Treasury spokeswoman, follows a similar pledge by G7 finance leaders on Tuesday to use all appropriate policy tools to achieve strong sustainable growth in the face of the virus.
In their February 22-23 Riyadh meeting, the G20 ministers called for monitoring of the virus, known as COVID-19, and said they were ready to address its risks.
Since then, the rapid spread outside China has sent world financial markets reeling and prompted a half-percentage point rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. Friday's G20 statement added more specificity on fiscal and monetary policy actions. The G20 ministers also said they would work with the international community to help developing countries cope with the outbreak's impact.
“We underscore the need for cooperation to mitigate risks to the global economy from unexpected shocks,” the ministers said, adding that they would share information and work with international agencies to devise COVID-19 policy options, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and the World Health Organization.


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Strapped comfortably into one of Michael Jr. Circus Engine's backward-facing cattle cars, you'll go on a cramp-filled trip to Dadbook Land and get a long distance view of tiny replica something-or-other you can't quite see.
- Because it is so intimidating, experts recommend that you enjoy this attraction second thing during brunch.
- You must be at least as big as the attraction to keep your eyes open.
- Be sure to maintain your arms and opinions (not necessarily in that order) within the attraction at significant times.
- This attraction was supposedly sponsored by Griffith Park.
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Elke Wagler works in Pleissental-Clinic Werdau/Saxony, Germany.
Introduction: In case of primary peritoneal carcinomatosis of unexplained origin deferred hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is given in our oncological focused clinic. With primary confi rmed histology one-stage HIPEC will be carried out following resection. Several studies have discussed the ideal time of HIPEC in relation to intraoperatively complications. Objectives: Analysis of the results of the two-stage proceeding in terms of morbidity and mortality, Hospitalization. Methods: Peritoneal carcinomatosis patients with resection of diff erent locations were used in this for our observations. According to the histological fi ndings, the patients were treated with one- or two-stage HIPEC. Th e analysis occurred retrospectively in terms of morbidity and mortality. Results: Th e morbidity in our series was very low. One patient died due to cardiac complications. Prolonged intensive care was needed in patients with two-stage HIPEC. However, the total average length of stay in hospital was not signifi cantly higher. Th e apportionment of the individual complications will be discussed at the congress. Conclusion: Comparing the published data with the one-stage approach, a signifi cant diff erence of the total hospitalization time as well as time needed in intensive care has been shown. Th e documented morbidity and mortality is comparable to the documented results of other studies. In terms of long-term survival rates, no diff erence can be detected in our relatively small group of patients compared to the published data on one-stage procedures.

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– and that when you think about ProduCt purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or The JBL Cinema SB200 powered soundbar speaker is a complete, office, you will once again choose JBL products. integrated sound system that will dramatically improve the sound of programs you watch on your television.
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Grant selection process
We want the money we give to research to have the biggest possible impact. That’s why we have a rigorous system to decide who receives our funding.
How we’ll assess your research grant application
Generally, we operate a response mode grant funding system. This means we ask applicants to come up with their own research ideas and put them forward as funding applications. Ideas must fall within our remit and meet the specific terms of an individual funding stream. We may also offer research funding to tackle a specific question we’re interested in.
The British Lung Foundation uses Flexi-Grant for researchers to make applications for funding.
For the majority of our funding streams, in the first instance interested applicants are asked to complete and submit a preliminary application form. This requests top-level information about the proposed work and the budget requested. Preliminary applications are shortlisted by our research committee and successful applicants are invited to submit a full application. Our committee members are:
- Professor Edwin Chilvers (committee chair)
- Helen Ashley Taylor (Patient/carer representative)
- Professor Peter Bradding
- Professor James Chalmers
- Professor Judy Coulson
- Dr Nick Hopkinson
- Dr Rachel Jordan
- Professor Stefan Marciniak
- Dr Kevin Blyth
- Dr Suzanne Miller
- Dr Elizabeth Sage
- Professor Sejal Saglani
- Dr Elizabeth Sapey
- Dr Chris Scotton
- Lizzi Stephens (Patient/carer representative)
- Dr Amanda Tatler
Committee members are not allowed to evaluate applications from their own university or research institution. During their 3-year term, members can be awarded a maximum of one British Lung Foundation grant and cannot take part in the review of their own application. The chair cannot be awarded a grant during their term.
For information on the registered conflicts of interest of our research committee members, please contact the research team at [email protected]
Full applications are then evaluated through an external peer review process. This involves asking leading, relevant respiratory experts from all over the world to submit a written evaluation of the application.
Next, the research committee meets to discuss each full application, and the comments and scores given by external peer reviewers. At this meeting, the committee ranks full applications and recommends which merit funding. Senior charity staff then take the recommendations for the fundable proposals and match these with funds available and consider fit with our research strategy, distributing available funds to recommended applications in order of rank. A proposal is then made to the charity’s board of trustees, who consider the proposal and funding available. Final approval for grant awards is made by the trustees.
Our external peer review systems have been awarded a Best Practice in Medical and Health Research Peer Review certificate by the Association of Medical Research Charities.
Every application for one of our grants includes a summary of the proposed study written in non-scientific language. Patient/carer representative members of the research committee evaluate these. Their job is to assess the potential impact of the work for people living with lung disease and how well the applicant can communicate the importance of their proposed study.
This also allows us to evaluate the applicant’s ability to explain their ideas to a non-scientist, helping us to fund scientists who can communicate about their research to all of our supporters and help raise the profile of lung research amongst the public.
If you need any more information, please contact our research team at [email protected]
Available research grants
Check this page regularly to find out what research funding we have available. We announce new funding throughout the year, as and when we secure the money.
Our research strategy
Read about the principles, aims and objectives that underpin our approach to supporting lung disease research.


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Food prices rise slightly ahead of first full moon
Demand for fresh foods increases ahead of the Ram Thang Gieng (the first full moon of the lunar year) as usual, but market prices have barely changed.
11:35, 2023/35/02Hanoi tightens food safety management after Tet
Local authorities will take strong measures to ensure food safety in the kitchens of industrial parks, schools, and government agencies.
20:00, 2023/00/25Warm shelter for the homeless in Hanoi
Thirty-nine homeless people enjoyed their Tet at the Hanoi Center for Social Affairs and Children Protection.
14:15, 2023/15/22Tet enriches love for Vietnam each year: Germany lecturer
Dr. Thomas Guidat, who celebrated five Tets (the Lunar New Year) in Vietnam, said his experience of the traditional Vietnamese holiday is “unforgettable.”
10:53, 2023/53/22US Ambassador sends Tet greetings to Vietnamese people
US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper says "Chúc mừng năm mới" (Happy Lunar New Year) to Vietnamese people on Tet.
23:52, 2023/52/21Vietnamese people eager to celebrate Lunar New Year
In big cities, crowds enjoy good moments together in celebration of Tet.
15:39, 2023/39/21Norway Ambassador expects to visit pagodas in Hanoi in first Tet
Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken is eager to visit temples and pagodas in the capital city to see how they are decorated for Tet.
11:25, 2023/25/21Hanoi splendid in Tet 2023
Hanoi is colorful on the last days of the Lunar year ahead of the biggest traditional holiday – Tet.
17:18, 2023/18/20Serene calm reigns Hanoi ahead of Tet
After millions of people have left the capital for their hometowns, Hanoi becomes calm, a rarity in one of the country's busiest cities.
15:11, 2023/11/19Australian Ambassador treasures Vietnamese Tet
The ambassador highlights the Vietnamese gathering tradition in the Lunar New Year and hopes that’s what people get to do with their family for Tet.


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Best part is these guys make all sorts of armor replicas; from Iron Man to Master Chief, they do it all.
Their group is called 540FXperts, and they really have done some neat work.
Checkout this suit of Ultramarine Power Armor that they made. It’s got tons of detail as well, right down to the frag grenades. In addition to the armor, they also make Bolters for mass cosplay battles too!
Plus these guys tackle all sorts of fun armor projects, checkout some of their recent WIPs, below.
If you live in the Virginia/DC/ Maryland area, stop by FTW Games (the home of Spikey Bits) this Saturday to see the armor, and these props in person!
Plus we’ll be having a HUGE Apocalypse Game as well, so bring some panted minis to play, or borrow ours! We hope to see you then! -MBG
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There is nothing like Fall in the Rocky Mountains! I love capturing these moments of my families during mini session season. Mini sessions are a way for families to get a taste of my work and to get a handful of images from a short and sweet session! I aim to capture your story and document you milestones in life!
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Another month, another slick mix from DJ Rags. Look out for the super-dope Floating Points remix of Bonobo‘s new tune, topical electronica from Four Tet, plus a very welcome bit of Jay Electronica.
And if those opening strings don’t take you back, then you probably mis-spent the year 1999.
Download it HERE. Tracklist after the jump, as per. Continue reading


Our products are made in Japan in terms of both materials and technology.
Fabric: We have carefully selected mixed spinning fabric of natural linen fiber with excellent water absorption, durability, antibacterial properties, heat retention, dryness, deodorization, and thermal conductivity. Thus, it matches the humid Japanese summer.
Printing: We are using eco-friendly printing technology which does not use water. The ink does not contain harmful substances, which contributes to the reduction of environmental load.
Sewing: We are using Japanese sewing techniques. This is our contribution to the preservation of Japanese sewing technology and the revitalization of the Japanese sewing industry.
Introduction of the Motifs :
According to Indonesian belief, arowanas brings good luck. Indonesians believe that you have your own value, and that there will always be someone who will recognize your value. This is the reason why you should not give up the goal you set in the middle of the way and you should try to remember the goal.
It is said that the deer in the forest always loves to show off its beauty and speed. This is why they are hated by other animals. One day, an owl gathered the animals in the forest and asked if they could compete for running. The deer ran faster than the other animals, but the bridge collapsed when he was crossing it. And he fell into a river where crocodiles lived. The deer sought help from other animals, but no one tried to reach out to the arrogant deer. And the poor deer was eaten by the crocodile.
What KATAKINA cares about
According to the statistics from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, 97.6% of apparel products sold in Japan in 2017 were imported. This means less than 3% of apparel products are produced in Japan.
After the economic bubble bursts, the production bases of the Japanese apparel industry were moved overseas one after another, and production in Japan dropped sharply. As a result, both the number of textile establishments and the value of manufactured products shipped in Japan decreased to about one-fourth of 1991 as of 2015.
It's the same problem for garment factories. Domestic garment factories were forced to close one after the other. As a result, Japanese garment factories that boasted extremely advanced technological capabilities suffered from a lack of successors, making them unable to pass on the technology to the next generation.
We care about domestic production of fabric procurement, printing, auxiliary materials, and sewing. Especially for sewing, we asked a manufacturer in Gifu prefecture to carefully finish it with high technology.
"I still have something that I want to pass on to the next generation in terms of sewing technology," the owner of the manufacturer told us. We also follow his intentions and would like to stick to Japanese products.


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UK Band, Under A Banner have been making powerful, passionate and poetic alternative rock for almost three years. This ‘alternative’ folk-tinged band have forged not just another band but something in which people are becoming emotionally invested in.
The last year has seen the band (who perform as a full electric/acoustic unit or as a trimmed-down acoustic 3 piece) support New Model Army; have their music used by the charity Safe World for Women; be played on BBC Introducing, BBC Nan Gael, dozens of online and FM radio stations, including Stafford FM; be featured in Indie Shaman magazine; play many gigs and festivals and gather the support of thousands of loyal fans in such diverse locations as South America, Poland and Indonesia.
The band was given the official go-ahead to use the release of their song Some Stories to support the charity Help For Heroes. With almost 15000 Twitter followers and a considerable following both locally and much further afield, Under A Banner are growing rapidly.
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Effect of temperature on triclosan toxicity in Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878): Hematology, biochemistry and genotoxicity evaluation
- Paul, Tapas, Shukla, S.P., Kumar, Kundan, Poojary, Nalini, Kumar, Saurav
- The Science of the total environment 2019 v.668 pp. 104-114
- DNA, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, acetylcholinesterase, antioxidants, aquatic environment, blood, brain, catalase, diurnal variation, environmental factors, enzyme activity, erythrocyte count, fish, genotoxicity, glutathione transferase, hematology, hemoglobin, hepatocytes, lactate dehydrogenase, lethal concentration 50, leukocyte count, liver, long term effects, physiological response, superoxide dismutase, temperature, triclosan
- The rising level of triclosan (TCS) in aquatic environment is raising concerns and in this context, evaluation of toxicity towards aquatic organisms under varying environmental conditions, especially temperature, is a pre-requisite for a better understanding of the toxic effects on specific metabolic processes. In this report, the mechanistic physiological responses of fish towards varying concentration of TCS at graded temperature were evaluated. The static renewal acute test was performed, and 96 h median lethal concentration (LC50) of TCS for Pangasianodon hypophthalmus was estimated and the values were 848.33, 1181.94 and 1356.96 μg L−1 at 25, 30 and 35 °C respectively. The chronic study was performed for 30 days at 1/5th and 1/10th concentration of the estimated LC50 of TCS at 25, 30 and 35 °C respectively. The chronic effects resulted in significant decrease in total erythrocyte count (TEC), hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and mean cell volume (MCV), while a significant increase in total leukocyte count (TLC), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and red cell distribution width (RDW) was observed in TCS exposed groups at 25–35 °C. Further, a significant increase in activity of transaminase enzymes, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase) (SOD) and catalase (CAT) except glutathione-S-transferase (GST) in liver and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in brain of the TCS exposed fish was recorded in all the above temperature range. Severe damage of DNA in nucleus of blood and liver cells, and high micronuclei frequency (MNi) was noticed in TCS exposed groups at 25 °C. The report provides convincing evidence for the effect of temperature on TCS toxicity. The findings will help in gaining a better insight into the change in toxicity of TCS in a natural environment where diurnal variations in temperature may be crucial in determining the overall extent of toxicity.

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As we head into the halcyon days of summer with Canada Day celebrations now behind us, Canadians are coming to grips with their first taste of American-style politics.
The decision by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to set fixed dates for federal elections in Canada has brought about a seismic shift to Canadian politics. The most noticeable change is the campaigns themselves, which now stretch far beyond the traditional five-week window.
When Canadians last went to the polls on May 2, 2011, the election campaign was limited to the 36 days after the writ was dropped. But all of that has changed.
Canadians are now being inundated with political ads wherever they turn, whether it be television, newspapers, radio or websites. And with the election date of Oct. 19 still more than three months away, you can be sure that there’s even more still to come.
While the Liberals and New Democrats have chosen to use their finances on ads introducing the party leaders, the Conservative government has launched a series of American-style attack ads, primarily aimed at Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. Most of the positive messaging for Prime Minister Harper’s Conservatives has come in the way of government-funded ads.
If fixed-election dates are to continue, which they likely will, steps must be taken before the next election to close the loophole that allows the governing party to subsidize its campaign with taxpayer dollars.
The barrage of television ads that will fill the airwaves over the next few months are an unwelcome distraction for many Canadians, but the longer campaigns do provide some benefit. The months of campaigning should serve to better inform Canadians about the issues facing the country and hopefully we can see a whole series of televised debates (if the party leaders can get past the posturing).
Maybe the prolonged exposure will help boost voter turnout in October, then again maybe not, but at least it’s a glimmer of hope to help Canadians get through their summer of political discontent.


Wk8 – Artist -Garry Winogrand
This week’s artist of the week I focused on Garry Winogrand because he captured some memorable and famous photographs. He was a photographer that mainly took pictures in the New York area. He began his photography career as a freelance photo journalist. His pieces ended up being in the Museum of Modern Art.
I’ll be sharing some of his photographs that stood out and intrigued me.
I really liked this photograph by Winogrand because the woman he made the main subject. You can see the hustle and bustle life of New York city (I am guessing that that is where this photo is taken). This photo was part of his Women are Beautiful collection. She is wearing something fashionable and walking around the streets of New York, something I would want to do.
This is a photograph of the ever so famous Marilyn Monroe during the shooting of the Seven Year Itch. This is a really fun photograph that is very memorable especially since she was so big and popular during her time.
This is my favorite picture by Winogrand. This picture was taken in Los Angeles. I like how she is not looking at the camera and the wind is blowing her hair in the opposite direction. She looks very mysterious and modelesque.
These are only a few photographs by Garry Winogrand. He truly is an amazing photographer that captures emotions, feeling, and situations. He captured the life of the city, happiness and stress. His style of photography is an inspiration to many street photographers today.


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Anderson, 83, died on Wednesday after suffering from dementia. You can read the tributes to him here.
More top news
Spring on fast forward to Summer.
Around 45 million registered voters in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will vote in elections across the UK.
Vardy lookalike Lee Chapman, who made it onto the Leicester City team bus, tells ITV News what the footballer told him.


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Churchill Wanted Dead Or Alive
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A diverting account by Churchill’s granddaughter.
Churchill Wanted Dead or Alive
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“ . . . notable for its depiction of young Churchill, warts and all, as a very human character . . . .”—New York Times “A bestseller in the UK, this portrait of Winston Churchill, written by his granddaughter, unapologetically presents the future prime minister as an action hero in the Boer War. It’s rousing reading....

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This is a reading comprehension activity about Cupid and Psyche. It was designed for upper-level Spanish classes. It contains the two page reading, 15 true/ false, 15 free response and an analysis question that asks for a paragraph response of at least 60 words. An answer key for all discrete items is included. The students enjoyed the Valentine's Day theme while learning a myth that many of them had never heard. The reading is challenging, but manageable for upper-level students and gives multiple opportunities for class discussion.
Here is another reading about Cupid. This one describes his birth and the myth of Cupid and Ninfea.
reading about Cupid, Cupid and Ninfea
Here is a reading about the history of St. Valentine that is slightly less challenging.
reading about the history of St. Valentine
Spanish, reading comprehensio, AP/IB, comprensión de lectura en español, Kirsten Cox, cupido, cupid


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Saudi Arabia (Library Binding)
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Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but readers go beyond the basics in this detailed guide to the history, people, and culture of one of the most powerful countries in the Middle East. Detailed chapters filled with full-color photographs focus on essential elements of life in Saudi Arabia--from its economy and government to its language, festivals, and food. Readers also discover the history of this nation and how that has influenced its present. Fact boxes and sidebars highlight additional information about this country, which is sometimes in the spotlight for controversial actions.


Canon has announced the EOS R6 Mk II, its first upgrade to a mirrorless full-frame R system camera, will be available from November 20 with an RRP of $4499.
The new camera replaces the EOS R6, a top seller, and is Canon’s fastest R camera with 40 fps using the electronic shutter.
The 24.2-megapixel camera is geared toward the keenest enthusiast, and is again described as a ‘hybrid’, thanks to a lever for switching between stills and video menus.
The deep-learning artificial intelligence AF, which we’ve become familiar with in most modern cameras, can recognise people, vehicles, and animals. This includes dogs, cats, birds, as well as horses and zebras. Clever robot!
A new feature is ‘pre-shooting’ in RAW Burst Mode, which automatically captures pictures 0.5 seconds ‘before shooting starts’. It’s unclear how the camera preemptively predicts a finger coming toward the shutter. Perhaps it’s similar to the R6 Mk II’s ‘pre-recording’ video mode, whereby video is ‘continuously streamed through the camera in standby enabling the capture of action even before you press record’.
That’s enough waffling on from us. Here’s the full press release:
Never compromise your creativity: Join the evolution into high performance photo and video
The fastest EOS R System camera yet
Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 02 November 2022: Canon Australia today announces the launch of the EOS R6 Mark II, its fastest advanced full-frame mirrorless camera to date, expanding the pioneering EOS R System – offering 40fps, stunning low-light AF, 4K UHD movies and 6K RAW external device recording, all built on the RF Mount. As the newest model in the range for hybrid creators, the EOS R6 Mark II utilises the powerful foundations of the RF Mount and redefines standards set by the EOS R6. For both stills and movies, it raises the bar with its unique blend of class-leading performance, breath-taking speed, stability and professional filmmaking features.
Sharp images and smart tracking
Using the same DIGIC X processor technology – which was at the core of the EOS R5, EOS R6 and coveted EOS-1D X Mark III – alongside the camera’s new 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, the EOS R6 Mark II supports renowned next generation Dual Pixel CMOS AF II pushing speed and reliability to new levels.
The EOS R6 Mark II can track subjects keeping them sharp as they move through a scene. Using improved deep-learning artificial intelligence, it recognises people, vehicles (which now includes aircraft and trains in addition to cars and motorbikes) and animals which has been updated to recognise horses and zebras as well as dogs, cats and birds. The type of subject to be detected can be chosen in the menu, or using the new Auto option depending on the range of scenarios the photographer is shooting in. With advance eye tracking, users can specify which eye (left or right) should be given focus priority, and when the eyes can’t be detected, the EOS R6 Mark II focuses on the face in shot instead. Even if a person turns away for a moment, their head continues to be tracked, and if the head isn’t visible the camera will go on to track the body.
The EOS R6 Mark II boasts the world’s most effective IS performance, with up to 8-stops1 co-ordinated control image stabilisation2. Using the combined IS, optical and in-body – it can shoot long exposures, handheld with extreme clarity and sharpness. Photographers can also capture the ambience in very low light conditions, focusing in light levels as low as -6.5EV3, and the ability to shoot up to ISO 102,400.
Next generation speed for the EOS R System
Setting new speed records, the EOS R6 Mark II is Canon’s fastest EOS to date4. It can shoot continuously at up to 40fps5 – with 20fps and 5fps options with electronic shutter – and up to 12fps mechanically, capturing fleeting moments that may not be perceptible to the human eye. Compared to the EOS R6, the new sensor reduces rolling shutter, allowing the camera’s electronic shutter to be used to freeze fast-moving objects.
Additionally, the EOS R6 Mark II keeps pace with photographers’ needs, recording action before shooting starts, with 0.5 second pre-shooting in RAW Burst mode – a great advantage when shooting unpredictable subjects, from tennis players to toddlers. The RAW Burst mode shoots continuously at 30fps for up to 191 frames, recording every image in a single CR3 file; all with AF tracking. Individual images can be extracted from this roll using Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software, or in camera, and saved as individual JPEG, HEIF or RAW files.
Meeting demand with evolved video capabilities
The EOS R6 Mark II is the only camera in its class6 that can use the full width of the sensor to shoot 4K 60p UHD, with simultaneous Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focusing. All 4k footage is created by oversampling the sensor’s 6K output, resulting in superb image quality. For independent filmmakers wanting even higher performance, the EOS R6 Mark II outputs 6K RAW via its HDMI output, which can be recorded on an Atomos Ninja V+ recorder in ProRes RAW. This provides more detail, as well as the ability to adjust parameters such as white balance in post-production.
Creators can activate movie pre-recording mode of 3 or 5 seconds – when on, video is continuously streamed through the camera in standby enabling the capture of action even before you press record. Ideal for unmissable moments, or unpredictable scenes.
The EOS R6 Mark II features an improved circuit design allowing longer recording times, over 40 minutes of oversampled 4K 60p recording or up to 6 hours at 4k 30p7, – with the previous 29.59 maximum individual clip recording time removed – depending on ambient temperature, memory card space and battery life.
Enabling content creators and filmmakers to meet the increasing demand to produce both stunning still and moving images, the innovative EOS R6 Mark II can output incredible slow-motion footage with AF support using Full HD at up to 180fps. During movie shooting, False colour can be used as a guide to exposure adjustment, particularly useful in conditions that typically result in overexposed highlights. With HDR support via PQ, as well as Canon’s popular Canon Log 3, creators can capture breath-taking, true-to-life video and realise greater expressive possibilities – immersing the viewer in the content. When used with supported lenses8, the EOS R6 Mark II also uses focus-breathing correction to compensate for the effects of focus breathing, providing a cinematic effect.
Intelligent connection for content delivery
With updated Bluetooth v.5 and Wi-Fi (5GHz), the EOS R6 Mark II can be easily connected to a smartphone and networks allowing high-speed file sharing and FTP/FTPS/SFTP transfer – making it easy to edit and share, even when on the move. The camera can also be remotely controlled using the Camera Connect and EOS Utility apps, tethered to a PC, Mac or smartphone via Wi-Fi or high-speed USB-C. For semi-professional photographers and content creators, content delivery is just as important as image and video capture – the EOS R6 Mark II supports automatic transfer of image files from the device to the image.canon cloud platform to easily share and print images.
The EOS R6 Mark II can be used as a webcam on PC and Mac computers running video-call apps such as Skype, Zoom and Teams, without having to install additional software. This plug-and-play capability is powered by industry-standard USB Video Class (UVC) and USB Audio Class (UAC) drivers that are built into Windows and MacOS operating systems. The camera provides improved image quality compared with standard computer webcams, perfect for making a great impression when on video-calls online.
An extension of the creators’ creativity
Allowing seamless navigation with trusted ergonomics, existing EOS and EOS R System series users will be comfortable handling the EOS R6 Mark II. Featuring a multi-function shoe with a next-generation interface, the EOS R6 Mark II enables a new series of Canon accessories to be used including the newly launched SPEEDLITE EL-5. These accessories can be used without the need for cables, and in some cases without batteries.
Its body offers the durability expected from Canon, with dust and weather sealing on all external doors and inputs. The high-resolution 3.69M dot EVF offers a crystal clear view when taking photos or video, as it refreshes at 120fps – alongside this, EOS R6 Mark II has inherited the Optical View Finder view assist feature from the EOS R3, providing a natural-looking display retaining detail in shadows and highlights, with good visibility in dark areas and gradation. The EOS R6 Mark II is also compatible with the same LP-E6NH batteries and BG-R10 battery grip as the EOS R6, but with the benefit of battery life being increased by approximately 50% when using the LCD screen.
Canon Camera Connect App
Alongside the EOS R6 Mark II, Canon is announcing an update to its Camera Connect App which delivers a fresh new look and feel, as well as enhanced connectivity and a simple user experience. The v.3 update makes the app a central portal, enabling users to easily access other Canon software and services, such as the Print app or image.canon cloud service. From the app, Canon users can connect their camera to a smartphone or tablet to act as a remote control, or fine tune images, download or share them while on the move and even download firmware updates for their camera9.
Also launching today is the RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM, a telephoto prime lens ideal for shooting portraits in low-light and the SPEEDLITE EL-5, a high-performance Speedlite for capturing weddings and events.
Availability and pricing
The EOS R6 Mark II will be supported by Canon Australia’s 5-year warranty when purchased from an authorised Canon Australia reseller10. Pricing will be set at dealers’ discretion, with an RRP of $4,499 (incl. GST) for the EOS R6 Mark II. For the body and lens kit, RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, the RRP is $6,399 (incl. GST). Available in Australia from late November 2022, more information on the EOS R6 Mark II can be found here: www.canon.com.au/cameras/eos-r6-mark-ii.
1 Yaw/Pitch direction, based on the CIPA standard, 8.0 stops with RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM at a focal distance of 105mm.
2 Correct as at 2nd November 2022.
3 With an f/1.2 lens, centre AF point, and One-Shot AF, at 23°C / 73°F and ISO 100. This excludes RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating.
4 Correct as at 2nd November 2022.
5 Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on factors such as subject/shooting conditions, the camera setup or the lens used. Refer to the Advanced User Guide for details. For information on lenses that support the maximum continuous shooting speed with servo AF, refer to the Supplemental Information of EOS R6 Mark II on the website “cam.start.canon”. Depending on the nature of subject or shooting conditions, rolling shutter image distortion may occur.
6 Correct as at 2nd November 2022.
7 Battery and memory card allowing.
8 Lenses currently supported, after firmware updates, are:
- RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM
- RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM
- RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
- RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
- RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
- RF 70-200mm F4 L IS USM
- The RF24mm F1.8 Macro IS STM supports this feature from the beginning and does not require a firmware update.
10 Applies to purchases made on or after 25th November 2019 in Australia from authorised distributors, dealers or retailers.


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Putting a Number on Anything - Tokenization and Enterprise Blockchain
Blockchain is, for better or worse, irrevocably associated with tokenization and cryptocurrency. Though blockchain technology existed long before Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper, it owes much of its initial adoption and visibility to this use case. Many of the blockchain projects to emerge in recent years have been focused on tokenization, be it for fintech, securities, or as the basis of loyalty programs. In many cases, tokenization has served as the foundation or key feature of a business model, but its benefits can also be applied in more of a supportive role. The use of tokenomics as part of your enterprise blockchain can be very broad and expansive, but what many businesses have yet to realize is these functionalities also have more granular applications.
Internal vs External Tokenization
Most people treat tokens and cryptocurrency as a front-facing technology, made available to the public through token sales, airdrops, and other means. Whether it's a B2C product like CryptoKitties and its ilk of tokenized gaming assets, or a B2B offering like Dragons, the assumption is that tokenized assets are distributed outside of the organization that made them. This is the prevailing model for tokenization, and with good reason; opening your token to a global audience can help substantially with adoption and use of your blockchain solution.
You have no doubt seen countless examples of tokens being used outside of the organization that minted them, while internal tokenization has yet to catch up in usage. Though this use case is currently untapped and underrepresented, there are many benefits to being among the first to start implementing internal tokenization and introducing tokenized assets in your business or startup.
Tokenization, Human Resources, and Improving Employee Performance
One of the biggest challenges that come with transitioning from a startup or SME into a full-blown enterprise is the fact that business growth often complicates employee evaluation and administration. Staff management becomes more of a drain on assets, yet less efficient, as new hires are added, making it more difficult for human resources departments to do their job. Accountability, resource allocation, and tracking employee performance are common pain points in any industry, but thankfully they are also areas that tokenization can help address.
By creating tokens for internal use, you can streamline processes and promote transparency within your business. Blockchain and tokenization allow you to keep accurate records of task completion by awarding tokens for finished projects. The most direct benefit of this capability is having tangible proof that something was done by the party it was assigned to, in addition to the time at which a job was finished. This can be achieved by creating smart contracts set to distribute tokens, which trigger when a specific task is performed. Through blockchain’s immutable ledger functionalities, your organization can see a record of timestamped transactions, which serves as a sort of paper trail of each employee’s projects and when they were completed. By using tokenization to measure the assignments someone has finished, your organization can easily identify top performers based on the amount of tokens they’ve acquired and track your employees’ improvements over time.
Your Tokenized Blockchain Solution, Your Way
One of the biggest advantages of tokenization is its flexibility and the amount of customization it supports to fit your business needs. When implementing tokenization, you can create different types of tokens for different departments and assignment types, allowing for a more tailored experience. Each task can be set to award a different amount of tokens, which allows your organization to communicate its importance in concrete terms. This allows you to go beyond abstract labels like “urgent” or “high priority”, that are commonly seen in project management software, and actually assign a quantifiable number to denote the significance of a task.
Another possible area for personalization is the smart contracts you build into your solution. For teams that struggle with deadlines and are often submitting assignments late, your organization could implement a time-based smart contract on top of your tokenized rewards for completing tasks. Your organization could configure projects to distribute more tokens if they are completed on time and less tokens if they are completed past their deadline. If you notice that a team or employee starts to have noticeably less tokens than their peers, you know that there is an issue with timeliness and performance.
The Future of Blockchain as a Service and Tokenization
Using tokenization to enhance your existing project management systems is only one of the ways in which this technology can improve your business. So far, we have mainly addressed the advantages of a tokenized infrastructure from a business perspective, but there are many benefits it can bring to your staff as well. In future blogs, we will explore how tokens can form the basis of effective incentives and reward programs for employees, in addition to more tokenization use cases. If you are ready to discuss adding tokenization to your business, contact our sales team.


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Natalie DormerActress, Producer, Writer, Screenwriter
Natalie Dormer is an Actress, Producer, Writer, and Screenwriter from United States. Age 41 years (11 February 1982) born in United States. So far Natalie Dormer has worked in the Hollywood entertainment industry and her artwork has been released in English language movies and web series.
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Leading conservative clergy have declared their support for a motion at this week's General Synod which would ally the Church with the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).
This was formed in opposition to the consecration of Gene Robinson, the first openly homosexual bishop, and the actions of liberals in the Episcopal Church of the US, which is the official Anglican body.
However, the House of Bishops has tabled an amendment to the Synod motion which would seek to defuse the issue by postponing a decision until next year.
The Rt Rev Nicholas Reade, Bishop of Blackburn, is opposed to the stance taken by his colleagues. He said: "I am hoping for a sign of early support for ACNA, not a report coming back to Synod by the end of 2011."
The Rt Rev Wallace Benn, Bishop of Lewes, a fundamentalist on the Church's evangelical wing, said: "It seems to me that the House of Bishops' motion is just needlessly undermining, delaying and prevaricating."
The original motion, put down by Lorna Ashworth, an evangelical from the Chichester diocese, comes after the Episcopal Church elected a homosexual priest, Mary Glasspool, to be a suffragan bishop in the Los Angeles diocese.

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There is no doubt that Thiago is a fantastic passer and leader. But Thiago has been injured for nearly the same amount of time he has been available.
Can Liverpool qualify for the Champions League by sneaking into the Premier League top four?
Yes, the chances of Liverpool qualifying for the Champions League are slim. According to sports stats website, Five Thirty Eight, Liverpool have just a 9% chance of qualifying for the Champions League. Meanwhile, Newcastle are at 95% and Manchester United are at 91%. Brighton, who are sixth in the Premier League, have a 4% chance of finishing in the top four.
Has Jurgen Klopp already found his Jude Bellingham Liverpool midfield alternative answer for next season?
Let us not kid ourselves, Liverpool need midfield reinforcements. Since announcing their intentions not to sign Jude Bellingham, which could simply be a negotiation tactic, Liverpool have been linked with Alexis Mac Allister, Moise Caicedo, and Declan Rice.
How do Mohamed Salah’s stats compare to the top goalscorers in the Premier League?
Rewind to July 2022 when news broke that Mohamed Salah had signed a new Liverpool contract. Liverpool supporters rejoiced as Salah dedicated his future to the club until 2025. Simultaneously, Critics of Liverpool bemoaned Salah receiving an £18.2 million a season deal. Many of those critics lamented Salah signing a new contract with the rest... Continue Reading →
Liverpool need a new right-back because Trent Alexander-Arnold should be playing as a No 6
Alexander-Arnold is a defensive liability. There is no way around it anymore.
The Liverpool rebuild project: Six players to sell to help fund the squad overhaul
One of the most apparent issues with the Liverpool squad is the need for a rebuild. Players are ageing, looking tired, and some may need a new challenge or environment to play their best football. In addition, some players simply haven’t cut it despite being given significant opportunities.
Liverpool news: Injury update to key players ahead of matchday No. 1 versus Fulham
Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season versus Fulham at Craven Cottage with some injuries to key players.
Liverpool news: Reds vs. Manchester City H2H and Klopp’s predicted XI
Liverpool are set to play Manchester City in the 2022 Community Shield. The traditional league curtain raiser will see last season's FA Cup winner meet the Premier League champions just months after the pair took the top-flight season down to the final day of the campaign.
Liverpool’s Brilliant Brazilians: Counting down the Brazilians that have played for Liverpool
Liverpool didn't sign their first Brazilian player until 2006. Since then, the club has added eight additional players from Brazil to the squad.
Liverpool transfer news: Should Reds sell Roberto Firmino to Juventus based on declining goal stats?
Last season saw Firmino play the fewest Premier League games, score the fewest Premier League goals, and tally the fewest Premier League assists since arriving at Anfield.


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National Parks Realty has carved a path as the sole independent brokerage consistently ranked among the top three producing firms in our market for over a decade. Inspired by Glacier National Park’s commitment to preserving a wonderful place for all, we apply the same steadfast dedication to our real estate services. In 2020 we became the exclusive Montana member of Forbes Global Properties, an invitation only consortium of top tier real estate firms spanning 440 offices and 23 countries. This level of elevated luxury property marketing, network of over 13,000 agents, and collective best practices from the industry elite have bridged the gap between local expertise and global recognition, ensuring that you receive the best of both worlds.
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October 8, 2018
And then there was Day 2 of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which meant a fresh round of ACL Eats. I gotta say going hitting up all three days of an ACL weekend is a strong move, where pace and eyeing the right mix of food vendors is key. Chilantro and Noble Sandwich Co(aka Noble Pig) are both popular Austin staples that have gotten national attention in print media and food television. You really can’t go wrong visiting either ...


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on the occasion of the venice architecture biennale 2021, the united arab emirates pavilion presents a large-scale prototype structure created from an environmentally friendly cement made from recycled industrial waste brine. knowing that portland cement accounts for 36% of all emissions related to construction activities and 8% of total anthropogenic CO2 emissions, curators wael al awar and kenichi teramoto showcase a research which explores how salt and mineral compounds found in the UAE’s sabkha (salt flats) could act in the development of renewable building materials.
dubbed wetland, the pavilion displays a salt-based prototype measuring 2.7 meters tall and 7 meters by 5 meters wide on its exterior, creating a walkable interior space the size of an average 2x5m x 5m room. the structure is formed by 3000 modules made of an MgO-based cement designed by the curators in a collaborative process.
designboom met with wael al awar at the united arab wetland pavilion at the venice architecture biennale 2021 where he discussed in depth the development of the project. read our interview below.
images courtesy of the united arab emirates pavilion
DESIGNBOOM (db): how does the pavilion address this year’s biennale theme ‘how will we live together’?
WAEL AL AWAR (WAA): we wanted to address the climate urgency and our relationship as humans with planet earth and what is the responsibility and the role of the architect and the construction industry. I believe the 20th century architect did not care, to put it bluntly, and would say, I am an architect, I am a designer and climate change is part of environmental science or something that should be solved by others.
we cannot continue using the materials when we are aware of what their impact is on the environment. similarly, we cannot build in environments when we know there is social injustice towards the workers or builders of that context. in that sense, cement is a material that needs to be re-questioned. cement is responsible for 8% of global co2 emission, and we are a growing population. today we are 7.9 billion and it’s projected we will grow to 10.1 billion by 2060.
in 2019, the bill and melinda gates foundation issued a report stating that we will have to build the equivalent of one new york city every month for the next 40 years, to be able to house all of these new people. the question is, how do we do it? it is impossible today to think that we can do it using portland cement. portland cement has an impending ratio of one to one – to produce one tonne of cement you create one tonne of co2. the problem is therefore found in the chemistry and the answer has to be in geology. because the problem is the conversion of limestone to lime and the emissions of co2 it produces. lime is the binder or the glue in cement. so cement is a mix of sand, gravel, water, and the glue which is lime. finding an alternative glue would solve the problem.
DB: where did you start looking for alternatives to this binding material?
WAA: we started looking at the local geography, trying to see what could work as a glue other than lime. we stumbled upon the salt flats of the UAE, and we were fascinated by the crystal layers. when the salt crystallizes, it becomes strong, meaning that there is a binder. and once we started investigating further, we understood and learned that, for example, siwa, which is in egypt, is all built from karshif, a mix between salt and mud in their vernacular architecture. we learned from this that the binding material or mineral is MgO, it’s magnesium oxide. so, that is the glue.
DB: where can you source the glue?
WAA: we discovered that the best place in which we can source MgO is the reject block drying of desalination water. so then we extract the MgO from the desalination water process and use it to create this cement. the cement blocks you see here are all produced locally in venice. in fact, this cement we have created needs to absorb co2 actually to gain a structural strength to dry them. if it doesn’t absorb co2, it results in a very weak material. so in a way, it becomes a material that doesn’t create co2 emissions, and contrary to that, it absorbs them.
DB: how did you decide the form of the building blocks?
the building blocks can be done in bricks, can be done in slabs. but if we first questioned cement, we had to question the modern process of producing architecture too. we needed to question standardization, globalization, because modern architectures faces tremendous challenges against culture identity. how do you keep that or retain that in architecture? vernacular architecture was produced from materials found in nature — you found the wood, you worked with that wood. there was a certain connection between the architect or the builder and the material. I think in modern architecture that was completely lost. the architect and the material became so distant from one another: I can draw a design, send it anywhere in the world, and have it be built without me having to go there. but we have to question that process again and see if that is the right way moving forward.

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60th Jazz Festival Ljubljana
18.–22. 6. 2019
When a glorious past meets a bright future
The Jazz Festival Ljubljana’s sixtieth edition is a meeting point of glorious past and bright future. We wish to build upon this long tradition and rich past by presenting the actual situation on both global and Slovenian music scenes.
This year, John Zorn is returning to Ljubljana with The Bagatelles Marathon, alongside 14 stellar bands, also gifting the audience, in celebration of the festival’s jubilee, with a free, exclusive recital – The Hermetic Organ. On this occasion, French actor and director Mathieu Amalric will present his films, John Zorn 2010–2019.
This year’s festival, once again, reflects not only its own aesthetics, but also the current Slovenian scene. An especially important part of the programme is composed of Slovenian musicians belonging to different generations, with various styles and approaches. Since they have contributed to the growth and advancement of this community, we are including, along with the established musicians, a plethora of young musicians in the programme. We believe they will, soon enough, become a part of the music community, not only Slovenia’s, but also beyond. This year, a record number of Slovenian artists (both male and female) are going to perform, presenting their new bands and new music.
We invite you all to enjoy the youth and vitality of the 60th Jazz Festival Ljubljana. We believe that this year’s programme has something for everyone, not making aesthetic compromises or wishing to persuade potential new and loyal old audiences but offering a new challenge of music experience for everyone.
Come to the 60th Jazz Festival Ljubljana, a meeting point of different generations of musicians and diverse musical practices. Join us in celebrating the festival’s sixtieth anniversary!
Welcome to the 60th Jazz Festival Ljubljana!
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World Cup's Overnight Rating Tops '99 Final St. Louis Stadium Task Force Pursuing Land For Rams NBC Generally Praised For NASCAR Coverage Turner Sports Reinstates Greg Anthony Expectations High For NASCAR On NBC Steelers Exploring '23 Super Bowl Bid Redskins DC Stadium Could Hinge On Name Change Female Audience Strong For World Cup ESPN Denies Wanting To Dial Down Olbermann IndyCar Gets Best Cable Audience In Years
FOX ENDS FIRST NFL SEASON WITH BETTER THAN EXPECTED NUMBERS
Published January 17, 1995
The NFL on Fox finished only six percent below CBS's '93 numbers for the NFC package. Most had projected a 10-15% decline. ATLANTA CONSTITUTION TV columnist Prentis Rogers: "'Fox NFL Sunday' was clearly a success, and with [Jimmy] Johnson in the mix presumably for the next three years, the future is bright" (ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, 1/16). In Minneapolis, Rachel Blount writes that Fox pumped "broadcasts full of fun and energy without distracting from the games. ... Howie Long is clearly the broadcasting rookie of the year." Blount panned Fox's promotions (Minneapolis STAR-TRIBUNE, 1/16). In Toronto, Rob Longley: "The network has mixed the best of what was CBS Sports with the cutting edge of '90's TV technology" (TORONTO SUN, 1/16).


I profess ignorance. I did not know that the “Charging Bull” sculpture down on Wall Street was a gift from the artist, Arturo Di Modica, who delivered the bull, in secret, to the NYSE on 12/15/89. Since the artist did not have a permit to publicly display the work, the bull was towed away and ignobly impounded in a Queens truck company parking lot. New Yorkers are a people who value art and public expression: news coverage created enough pressure on city officials to find a home for the “capitalistic cattle” in Bowling Green Park for the next three months. Public sentiment for the tourist attraction made the bull a permanent fixture in Lower Manhattan.
This is the front page story in the Newark Star Ledger this morning…. http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/11/wall_streets_charging_bull_sta.html
Apparently, folks are afraid the OWS protests are a threat to the 3.5 ton Bull? Really?
UPDATE: I added a relatively recent example of free speech around The Bull for us to review.


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Why a website about lenses?
After getting my first 50mm prime, I realised that when it comes to photography gear, the lens really does it all.
The idea behind this blog is to focus on glass, to provide the most informative and specialized articles about lenses, as that is in my view a more critical choice than what camera to use.
Focusing on lenses only allows me to publish very in-depth guides about very narrow topics, like a certain focal length for a certain lens mount, and develop it further than a general photography blog can.
By & For Photographers
The articles on this website are written for photographers, and I try to recommend the right lenses for all budgets.
While it is possible to get very technical and geeky when it comes to glass, I chose to write about glass in a more practical way, with real situations in mind instead of lab results.
About the author
I am a travel photographer from Paris France.
My job allowed me to travel around the world and I like to go on photo shoot walks from time to time.
I shoot anything I find interesting and I especially enjoy trying to find new angles or ideas in simingly touristy, over-photographed places
You can contact me on this website or reach out on instagram @rudy.dew


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#Random! Coldplay Have Said That Gwyneth Paltrow And BLUE IVY Will Be On Their New Album
19 November 2015, 13:02
Yep, Beyonce and Jay Z’s daughter and Chris Martin’s ex wife will be among the featured artists on the Jingle Bell Ball stars’ new album.
Coldplay are definitely coming back with a bang – as well as being on the bill for Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Coca Cola, the band are releasing their new album – and they’ve got a host of interesting collaborations on there too…
The band revealed to the Wall Street Journal that as well as using the likes of Beyonce, Noel Gallagher and Tove Lo they will also have Gwyneth Paltrow and ACTUAL Blue Ivy Carter on the record too. Random or what?!
The band’s seventh album, ‘A Head Full Of Dreams’, which will be released in December is set to feature collaborations from people that have special meaning to the band.
Chris revealed, “Everyone who got asked to sing on our album has an important part in our lives. I don't want to get too hippie, but what I'm trying to learn in my life is the value of every human.
“Inclusiveness is the key thing, and it all comes from that 'Guest House' poem. The 'choir' started with my two kids coming in after school and recording. We recorded Blue Ivy Carter in New York when her mom Beyoncé was in the studio.
“It comes from learning about Greek tragedy, where the chorus chimes in at times. To me, when we use that sound, it's to affirm what I'm saying. 'We agree with you, Chris. Keep singing.'"
As well as having some seriously famous pop kids on there, Chris’ ex-wife Gwyneth also features on a track called ‘Everglow, and there’s also a feature from Chris’ current girlfriend Annabelle Wallis too.
Coldplay also worked with legendary producers Stargate to create a late-night dance track for the record too in the form of ‘Hymn For The Weekend’ featuring Beyonce.
They explained, “The original kernel was that I was listening to Flo Rida or something, and I thought, it's such a shame that Coldplay could never have one of those late-night club songs, like 'Turn Down for What.'”
Anyone else SERIOUSLY excited to hear it? ‘A Head Full Of Dreams’ will be released on 4th December and Coldplay will be performing at Capital’s SOLD OUT Jingle Bell Ball on Saturday 5th December – Keep It Capital for a chance to win your way in!