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Strike: The Returning Sunrise is the action packed finale to the Strike Trilogy and it was a blast!
We join Strike/Tobin and the gang as they come to terms with the events of book two and the startling discovery of who the Daybreaker actually is. They may have taken some knocks but they are determined that good will triumph over evil once & for all. Tobin has an internal battle on his hands aswell as the one he is about to face as he questions just what is he really capable of? With Boston being hidden by a mysterious dome and under control of Rigel, Nova, the Daybreaker & the super villains, Tobin has got his work cut out for him because now he will have the tables turned on him as they all are viewed as the villains…. Time to put things right and change peoples misconceptions before the real bad guys put their 3 step plan into action and enslave humanity. Will they do it? Can they break through the web of lies & misdirection to show the people who the good guys really are?
So this is the end…I have to say that I have greatly enjoyed this series, it has been fun reading about Tobin/Strike and how he went from a cowardly boy who would love nothing more than to run away from his responsibilities into a young man with so much determination & an unwillingness to be defeated. Even though he has always been a character you could get behind, he definitely came into his own in this and has so many good traits that would set a good example to the reader. I have liked all of the characters throughout too, even the bad guys but particularly Strike’s team mates – Orion, Keplar & Scatterbolt – you couldn’t find a more diverse bunch but they fit so well together and became a family of sorts. I liked that it was now the turn for the rest of the characters to prove themselves, not just Tobin and I thought it was great that they all stepped up to the plate for him, very heart-warming and so nice to see that happen.
The storyline was again super fun, these books are jam packed with that and humour that definitely has me smiling most of the time. I thought the world building throughout the series has been very imaginative & original and tbh limitless because each book brought us something new whether it be creatures or places and they were all so different so the author has a lot of space to make new stories in Capricious. As throughout the series, this book has some epic battles which are fab to read I liked how the threat was enhanced again in this final book, how this was done, the circumstances around it & the fight that ensued because of it…. You always think you have things worked out but then something massive happens to throw the reader which really keeps you interested and I’ve said it for all of these books but will say it again, these battles, the world & creatures would look great visually and as a graphic novel. I think teen boys would absolutely love this series, it’s exciting, funny, action packed, filled with battles, super heroes, villains, fantastical worlds filled with creatures & creations, science, computers and even a Stephen King style dome – everything a good super hero story should have and one that has been so enjoyable for me.


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Create critter crafts! A few safety precautions regarding the glue gun or sharp acorns sticks will not stop your students having fun! Cute pictures help inspire and there are endless ways to create. A class could have a completely open ended style, or you can theme this craft to the bugs as suggested.
Clay Pot Santa And Mrs. Claus
Pupils create clay replicas of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in this early-elementary Art lesson for the holiday season. Directions are included for both Mrs. Claus and Santa. The lesson also includes links for more art activities using clay pots.
Clay Pot Winter Friends
Students create ice blue, clay pot winter friends using clay pots, ice blue paints, markers, felt, and fabric in this Art lesson for the winter time. The lesson would be ideal for the early elementary classroom during the winter months.
Place Value for Primary Grades- A Place for Everything
Here is a phenomenal lesson on place value to the thousands place. Learners construct numbers and identify the value of each digit, investigate building numbers using craft sticks and paper plates, and complete other meaningful place value activities. Resources are provided.
Clay Pot Snowmen
Students create "clay pot" snowmen using clay pots, glue, mitten scraps, paints, and markers in this early-elementary Art lesson. The lesson may take 1-2 days depending on the amount of time it takes for the undercoat of each snowman to dry.
To Tell The Truth
Young scholars play "To Tell The Truth" Art History style in this fun and interactive game for the upper-elementary Art classroom. Included in the lesson is a detailed set of rules and suggestions for successful classroom implementation.
New! Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge
"By the hair on your chinny-chin-chin, I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house in," says the big, bad wolf! Engineering hopefuls are challenged to design and construct a hurricane-proof building from simple office and craft materials. The objective is to have it withstand the weight of a tennis ball and the force of air from a fan. A wonderful, complete resource to foster engineering and design skills in youngsters!
Students decorate letter, clothespin magnets using basic art supplies in this Art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. Teacher preparation should include cutting out letter shapes for each student and connecting clothespins prior to the instructional activity.
Learners make salt dough and then fashion it into the shape of a lady bug, shich they later paint after it has been baked.
Harp Of Gold
Students create "Harp" pictures using harp shapes, shoe box lids, paints, old sheet music, and inspiration from Harp music in this inter-disciplinary Art and Music lesson for the elementary classroom. Resource links are included for successful implementation.
Cute and Easy Christmas Tree Ornaments (Elementary, Art)
Pupils create Christmas tree ornaments.
Ellis Wilson: An Elementary School Art Lesson
Students study the life of Ellis Wilson. They examine the use of simple shapes when drawing human figures. They examine how to incorporate pattern into a background setting.
Students decorate small styrofoam cups with faces and plant grass seeds in the cups in this Science and Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed upon the science of seed growth. The lesson includes resource links.
Dot To Dot Seurat
Students discuss the art of Georges Seurat and examples of Pointillism and create original works of Pointillism using colored, sticker dots. This lesson plan is intended for use in the elementary Art classroom and includes a short vocabulary list.
Pupils explore mosaic techniques.
A Little Kandinsky For All
Students create abstract compositions based on the later works of Wassily Kandinsky using the primary colors in this early elementary Art lesson. The lesson emphasizes the use of color, lines, and shapes to create the abstract works of art.
Abstract Art: Line, Shape And Color
Young scholars create abstract works of art using techniques learned from the artwork of Piet Mondrian, construction paper, pre-cut shapes, and glue in this early-elementary Art lesson. A great lesson to introduce the concept of Abstract art.
Students explore the basic techniques of printmaking in this introductory lesson for the elementary Art classroom. Included with this lesson are ideas for successful implementation and step-by-step directions for the teacher with no printmaking background.
Students participate in a variety of activities that present art history. They arrange an art auction where each student serves as auctioneer to present a favorite piece. Students keep track of their accounts and bid to buy desired pieces of art.
Whimsical Wooden Santa
Students create wooden Santas using small blocks of wood, paint, holiday materials, doll hair, glue, and berry leaves in this Holiday art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. The instructional activity includes resource links and a finished example of the project.

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The 2016 NAD Year-end Meeting #NADYEM16, was held from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016:
Click here for an article on Daniel R. Jackson’s report to the NAD YEM.
Friday, October 28, 2016:
Click here to watch NAD YEM morning devotional.
Article link: NAD Executive Committee Discusses GC Unity in Mission Document
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Sabbath, October 29, 2016:
Click here for a report on NAD President Daniel R. Jackson’s Sabbath sermon.
Click here to watch NAD YEM Sabbath School program.
Click here to watch NAD YEM Divine Worship service.
Sunday, October 30, 2016:
Click here to read story: NAD on Track to Open 300 New Churches This Year
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Kenya has for the first time witnessed the graduation of an elite all-female Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.
The 48 commando officers, drawn from the Administration Police Service (APS), have undergone through five months of physical and combat drilling, which is the first phase of their 15 months-long programme standardized training.
Speaking while presiding over the passing-out ceremony in Ngong Friday, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Coordination of National Government, Dr. Fred Matiang’i, said the feat comes at a time when Kenya seeks to handle emerging security threats and hostage crises promptly and with precision.
“What we have witnessed today gives us confidence as the government that we have the capacity to protect our people and secure our country. This is a momentous day for our country because we can now rest assured that we have more officers who can undertake intricate security operations that require specialized approaches,” he said, adding that the team will greatly supplement the existing efforts of securing the country.
According to Dr. Matiang’i, the officers are “job-ready” not only to thwart terror threats and attacks but also enhance general security.
Their training featured, among others, the application of Israeli Krav Maga, multiple weapons handling techniques as well as explosive and IEDS management. The commandos have so far demonstrated unmatched expertise in all the above.
The Cabinet Secretary assured them of government’s full support in their work through improved welfare, advanced training, and capacity building.
Impressed by the commandos’ expertise, the Inspector General of the National Police Service, Hillary Mutyambai, committed to progressively increase the contingent in the next intake.
The IG also commended the collaboration with other stakeholders in the security sector, which has greatly improved service delivery.
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Israel is expected to sign a compensation deal with Turkey soon over the Mavi Marmara raid in 2010, in which Israeli troops killed nine activists, including eight Turkish nationals and one US citizen, who were part of a mission to deliver humanitarian aid from Turkey to the Palestinian territory of Gaza by ship in an attempt to break a longstanding and crippling Israeli blockade.
The anticipated agreement aims to ease a diplomatic crisis between the two countries over the deadly raid on the "Gaza Freedom Flotilla", which also resulted in the injuries of scores of other activists. mavi.jpg
An Israeli Apology Means Little to the Families of the Nine Passengers Murdered on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla
The Families of the Nine Passengers Murdered on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Demand That the Israeli Blockade of Gaza Be Lifted
By Ann Wright
Representatives of IHH, the international humanitarian organization that organized the passengers on the Mavi Marmara in the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, have told the author that families of the nine murdered by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) commandos on May 31, 2010, consider the “apology” of the Israeli government to the Turkish government as meaning very little until the Israeli government lifts the blockade on Gaza.
US investigated Gaza flotilla passengers for terror ties but not Israel’s slaying of citizen, new docs show
Israel describes the Turkish trial as a kangaroo court, but Turkish lawyers pushing ahead and say an Interpol notice for the arrest of the former Israeli commanders will be issued if they fail to attend.
By Ann Wright (about the author)
After two years of continuous demands to the Israeli government and pressure on the Greek government for assistance, in mid-June, 2012, Greek activists succeeded in getting released from Israel two ships that had sailed in the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
The passenger ship “Sfendoni” and the cargo ship “Eleftheri Mesogeios,” or “Sofia” had to
be towed out of the Haifa, Israel harbor due to damage caused by Israeli commandos and intelligence agents when they attacked the ships on May 31, 2010. The “Sofia” was towed to Turkey and the “Sfendoni” was towed to the Greek port of Piraeus arriving on June 20, 2012. See here.Israeli commandos attacked all six ships in the flotilla and murdered nine persons on the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara and wounded 50 more passengers. Activists on each of the six ships were beaten up, tased, put in Israeli prison and eventually deported from Israel.


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Canon Malaysia announced the launch of the new EOS line-up: the Canon EOS 90D DSLR and EOS M6 Mark II, the latest addition to the EOS M series of mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera.
“EOS M6 Mark II inherits the signature compact and lightweight form of its predecessor while packing a powerful punch, with improved AF tracking, DIGIC 8 imaging processor and high-resolution CMOS sensor, making it easier for user to capture life’s precious moments,” said Andrew Koh, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canon Marketing Malaysia.
“With the EOS 90D, we have elevated the camera’s operability; it is equipped with features commonly found in Canon’s high-end models, such as a standalone multi-controller in the thumb position and a high-speed shutter release mechanism.” he added.
The EOS M6 Mark II is powered by Canon’s latest DIGIC 8 Image Processor and delivers DSLR performance in a compact form. The camera’s improved high-resolution 32.5-megapixel CMOS sensor makes it easier to shoot under low-light conditions as well as landscape images with smooth tonal gradation.
Both the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS 90D are designed with Canon’s proprietary Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus tech, with AF Tracking and Eye-detection AF, making it easier to shoot fast moving objects. This results in a better, sharper, and high-quality images even with motion.
Powered by DIGIC 8 imaging technology, the EOS 90D produces exceptional image quality at 32.5-megapixels with its APS-C CMOS Sensor and ISO sensitivity of up to 51,200. Achievement of up to 11fps in Live View makes sure users do not miss shots of fleeting moments. The silent electronic shutter also goes up to a maximum speed of 1/16,000 sec that could freeze any quick movements, and makes your shots basically silent. That’s pretty cool, if you needed to take pictures quietly, if you get what I mean? Creepy.
A new multi-controller joystick now comes alongside the existing multi-controller to provide more tactile control over the AF point selection. Users will be able to operate the selection of AF points quickly and intuitively while looking through the optical viewfinder or using the Vari-angle LCD monitor. The shutter button on EOS 90D is equipped with a mechanism that reduces fatigue during continuous shooting.
The EOS M6 Mark II on the other hand is a lightweight and compact camera, with its portability enabling users to fit the camera into their shirt pocket or the slip pocket of their bag. It weighs almost half the weight of a mid-range DSLR while measuring less than half its size. With intuitively developed features, users can easily begin shooting without the hassle of figuring out the camera’s various functions.
The 90D will be announced on the 12th of September, while the M6 Mark II will be announced on the 26th of September. However, there’s no mention of availability of the cameras in Malaysia, so stay tuned to Canon to know more.


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Sanctuary Olonana is situated by the Mara River at the foot of the Siria Escarpment, in the northwest of the world famous Masai Mara. This small boutique camp has 14 luxurious, spacious tents with 24 hour solar power. Each tent has floor to ceiling mosquito netting, en suite bathroom and a private veranda that overlooks the river, where you can relax and spot game.
The main dining area also overlooks the Mara River, and is one of our favourite settings for an evening meal or a relaxing drink after a day game viewing in the bush. The grunting hippos provide the background mood music! The food here is delicious – some of the best we’ve had in the area. It’s well presented and as fresh as you can get with over 75% of the vegetables grown in the camp garden. The small library area provides a lovely spot for a quiet read.
Conservation and community involvement
Sanctuary Olonana is a camp that takes conservation and local involvement very seriously. Their Wetlands Project is ground breaking; it enables the camp to conserve water by treating ‘grey’ and ‘black’ waste water in a unique system of four different treatment pools, which eventually allows the water to be returned to the Mara River. Guest can visit the treatment pools and on a recent site visit we were surprised how interesting it is to see these conservation methods in action.
The camp is closely involved with the nearby village of Enkereri. They have supported the building of two new classrooms for the older children as well funding a bio gas project which saves the women from trekking many miles in search of firewood, and helps to save the threatened fragile woodland near the Maasai villages.
At the small camp shop Maasai handicrafts are sold and guests have the chance to see the local woman at work. The camp provides the training that enables them to produce high quality work that is suitable for export and supplies them with new and recycled material.

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Medical Tuesday with Dr.David Holcombe
COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated 12/15/2020 at 7:30 p.m.
How much vaccine is coming to Louisiana?
COVID-19 vaccines will be a critical tool in ending the pandemic. Two of the vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, indicate greater than 90% efficacy and this is very encouraging news.
Louisiana is preparing to receive 39,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine the week of December 13, which will be shipped directly to the 5 largest hospital systems in Louisiana; the Louisiana Department of Health will distribute other vaccines to smaller hospitals through our longtime medical logistics partner. Additional does of the vaccine will arrive throughout December and the coming months.
How is it determined who gets the vaccine? Who has priority for getting it first?
LDH is following prioritization guidance from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). In Louisiana, we intend to closely follow this priority plan. The first round of vaccines will be given to frontline healthcare personnel in hospitals and residents and staff of nursing home/long-term-care-facilities.
When can I, businesses and/or the general public get the vaccine?
Because there are still many unknowns about the quantities of vaccine that will come to Louisiana and the timing of those deliveries, additional priorities have not been firmly established. This is a fluid process, and priorities may change depending on the amount of vaccine that is available to Louisiana.
It is our hope that after the first delivery of vaccines to Louisiana and other states, that we will begin receiving enough vaccines to make the shots widely available. Based on conversations with our federal partners, we are encouraged that Louisiana will receive enough doses to vaccinate everyone who wants a shot.
Where do find the prioritization guidelines and categories?
The State of Louisiana has it’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, our Playbook, approved by the federal government. The plan include how different populations are prioritized for receiving the vaccine. The Playbook is published online at https://ldh.la.gov/Coronavirus/Just select Vaccine Information and scroll to the bottom of the page to access the Playbook. Please note that because the process is fluid and there are questions as to how quickly Louisiana will receive doses, the priority plan is subject to change.
Will the vaccine be hard to find?
The Louisiana Department of Health has been working closely with the private and public sector on making the vaccine available at locations in both urban and rural communities throughout the state, including doctor’s offices, pharmacies, and Public Health Units.
Some vaccine distribution decisions may be made on the basis of need, such as areas with high COVID-19 percent positivity. However, these details have not been finalized yet.
How much vaccine will be available in Louisiana?
We do not know how many doses we will receive or when we will receive them. More information about distributing the vaccine to provider networks will depend on the timing and number of doses. As this information becomes available, we will keep you informed.
Who will administer the vaccine?
The vaccine will be administered by qualified healthcare professionals. For example, for hospital staff, the vaccinations are being done on-site by the hospital. When it becomes available for nursing homes, CVS and Walgreens will distribute the doses to the facilities and administer the vaccines to the residents. As more vaccine becomes available, people will be able to get it at their doctor’s offices, community clinics and pharmacies.
How and when will nursing home residents be vaccinated?
All Louisiana nursing homes have signed onto a partnership between the federal government, CVS and Walgreens that calls for pharmacy workers to administer the vaccine in long-term care facilities. For logistical considerations, the Moderna vaccine will be used in that partnership.
How will the vaccine be distributed?
LDH has been working closely with the private and public sector, including pharmacies, hospitals and nursing homes, in making the vaccine available at locations in both urban and rural communities throughout the state. HHS has also partnered with national pharmacy chains, and expects to partner with independent pharmacies and regional chains to ensure access.
Louisiana’s vaccine distribution plan is designed to ensure that all communities have just and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and information about the vaccine.
Information about vaccine distribution and administration can change quickly. LDH is committed to transparency about the vaccine, including safety concerns, and will continuously educate the public and address questions the public may have.
I know the Pfizer vaccine is now being used. Are there other vaccines from other drug companies?
Moderna’s vaccine candidate is the second to seek emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has scheduled a meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (or VRBPAC) on December 17. If it gets approval, it will ship shortly afterward.
The vaccine is likely to become more widely available for the general population in late spring/summer 2021. When this happens, having a large portion of the population vaccinated is our best shot at a return to some form of normalcy.
Do I need more than one shot?
The current vaccines require two doses. We will track immunization through our Louisiana Immunization Network, which has follow-up dose tracking and notification capability. Vaccine recipients will receive information cards. Providers will also be financially incentivized to bring patients back for the second dose at the appropriate time.
How does the vaccine work?
Unlike many vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain a dead or a weakened virus that triggers an immune response. Instead, the COVID-19 vaccine contains a genetic instruction manual that tells your immune system how to respond and protect you from exposure to the actual virus.
The technology used in the vaccines is not new. It is called mRNA, or messenger RNA, and it has been around for decades. This is the first time mRNA has been used in a vaccine, but the effect is the same as other vaccines: Your body gets protection without the serious consequences of a severe illness due to COVID-19 exposure.
Will the vaccine be safe? What does FDA approval mean?
Vaccines are approved for use by the FDA. The FDA authorization means that trials have proven the vaccine an effective defense against COVID-19. The FDA and ACIP will continue to monitor safety and effectiveness data.
No steps were skipped during the clinical trials and data review process for COVID-19 vaccines. Safety is a top priority. The COVID vaccines are being held to the same standards as other vaccines to make sure they are safe.
Why has it taken so long to get a vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine is actually being developed faster than other vaccines. This is because there is worldwide urgency. The manufacturers have been given special permission to make the vaccine while they are testing it. This means if the vaccine is approved, there will not be the typical delays between approval and manufacturing.
More resources are available to manufacturers to accelerate vaccine development because of the pandemic, but these accelerations will not impact vaccine safety.
How will the vaccine be distributed in Louisiana?
As vaccine trials continue and distribution begins, Louisiana health officials are working closely with our federal partners. Like other states, we recently submitted our vaccine distribution plan to the CDC and received very positive feedback.
Louisiana has also been preparing for COVID vaccination clinics throughout flu season. Across the state, we have been holding drive-through flu shot clinics as a “test run” for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Will the vaccine distribution plan assure that the vaccine is available statewide?
Louisiana’s vaccine distribution plan is designed to ensure all communities have just and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and information about the vaccine. Please look to our website for information as it becomes available; https://ldh.la.gov/coronavirus/
I have heard that I might need to get more than one shot to be vaccinated. Is this true?
It is most likely that the vaccine will be two doses, administered 3 or 4 weeks apart. You will get the necessary information about the second dose when you get your initial vaccine. The second dose is very important. One dose will not provide protection. People vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine will receive the second dose 21 days after the first dose. Those getting the Moderna Vaccine will receive the second dosage 28 days after the first dose.
Is the vaccine OK for children?
As of now, there is no vaccine for children. All participants in the vaccine trials are over the age of 18, although one company (Pfizer) recently received permission to include children 12-18 in trials. Until there’s a vaccine safely tested for children, there will not be a vaccine for children.
How much will it cost to get vaccinated?
As a part of the U.S. government’s Operation Warp Speed, the vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be no-cost to the person receiving the vaccine. However, providers may charge an administrative fee or for an office visit.
I have already had a case of COVID. Will I still need to get vaccinated?
There is not enough information to know whether you will need a vaccine if you tested positive for COVID-19 and recovered. Early evidence suggests natural immunity from COVID-19 may not last long. It is likely that, even if you had COVID-19, it will be recommended that you receive the vaccine.
Over the long term, it is possible that we may need to receive a COVID-19 vaccine yearly, the same way we do with the annual flu shot.
Once I get vaccinated, will I still have to wear a mask in public and other COVID-19 safety protocols?
There is not enough information to know when it will become safe to stop wearing masks. Experts will need to know more about the protection the COVID-19 vaccines provide before guidance on wearing masks changes. Factors will include how many people get vaccinated and how the virus spreads in communities after vaccinations become more widely available.
Once the vaccine is available and many people are getting the shot, can businesses fully reopen? Can we go back to normal?
The vaccine is an important step in allowing us to get back to “normal.” However, communities will still monitor the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths in their areas, and make decisions based on the most up-to-date information.


Toyota opens Victoria’s first hydrogen production and storage facility
Toyota has opened Victoria’s first commercial hydrogen production, storage, and refuelling facility, at the site of its former manufacturing plant in Altona.
A 200kW electrolyser – which draws voltage from an 87kW solar system, 100kW battery, and the mains grid – is used to 'decompose' water into hydrogen and oxygen, and, according to Toyota, this can produce up to 80kg of the zero-emission fuel each day.
This hydrogen is then stored under pressure for refuelling commercial trucks and forklifts, as well as any passenger cars compliant with international standards.
At this stage, the site appears to be a proof-of-concept exercise, with 80kg allowing the refilling of approximately 10 vehicles each day.
Late last year the Japanese brand imported 20 examples of its hydrogen-powered 2021 Mirai sedan (shown below), to test the viability of fuel-cell technology in Australia.
Despite not yet offering battery-electric models on the international market, Toyota is considered one of the major automotive proponents of hydrogen technology, alongside Hyundai.
A spokesperson for the brand in Australia told CarAdvice: "Today’s opening of Victoria’s first commercial-grade Hydrogen Centre is significant because it is an important next step for Toyota in achieving zero CO2 emissions from its vehicles and plants under the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050."
Meanwhile, Matthew Callachor – the president and CEO of Toyota Australia – said: "Globally, Toyota is committed to achieving zero CO2 emissions from its vehicles and plants under the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, and the commissioning of our hydrogen refuelling facility here today is an important step towards achieving that goal."
"By demonstrating the viability of renewably-produced hydrogen as an automotive and energy fuel through this project, Toyota and its partners in government and business are pioneering a cleaner, more sustainable future that will encourage the further acceptance of this technology," Mr Callachor continued.
Earlier this week AGL energy subsidiary ActewAGL opened the first national public hydrogen refuelling station near Canberra, and this is slated to power a fleet of 20 government vehicles.
William Davis has been writing for Drive since July 2020, covering news and current affairs across the automotive industry. He has has a special knack getting under the skin of industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy. As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and youthful enthusiasm. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets – including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.See all of William's articles


Demo of a TEC1-04902 thermoelectric module like the ones used in the Cool India wearable technology project:
This is an unloaded TEC1-04902 at 5V constant voltage at 22.2C ambient and 42% relative humidity.
Starting temp is 36.7C and low temp is 11.3C, so total delta T is 25.4C.
Starting current was about 2A. At 11.3C current was 1.7A.
A 1.1 CFM Sunon B0503AFB2-8(MS) magnetic levitation (maglev) blower was used for the fan (specs here: http://www.hardwarespecialty.com/products/pdf/sunon/sunon_dc_brushless_blowers.pdf).


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Bitkom Privacy Conference 2021
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A very interesting conference focusing on privacy from a variety of industries including AI, Big Data, Cloud Computing, and Blockchain.
Eine sehr interessante Konferenz zum Thema Datenschutz aus verschiedenen Branchen, darunter KI, Big Data, Cloud Computing und Blockchain.
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Few topics are discussed as controversially as the GDPR by experts around the globe. However, Data privacy is crucial for sustainable innovations in the industry and society of today. The confidentiality of data was one of the most important shifts in the data protection framework that has changed people’s views on privacy. After all those changes, the upcoming e-privacy regulation raises numerous questions and tasks for companies and privacy experts, working within the European Union and across the globe.
New technologies – like AI, Big Data, Cloud Computing, or Blockchain – promise enormous opportunities. We will examine and discuss all these aspects and challenges together with more than 500 leading privacy experts from various Data Protection Authorities, global companies, outstanding startups, and policymakers on 28 & 29 September 2020 at the 6th Bitkom Privacy Conference online.
The Privacy Conference 2021 focuses on:
- GDPR Compliance
- Data Security
- The Data Economy
- New Technologies
- Global Data Protection Framework
- Data Protection & Ethics
Explore new horizons and get inspired by lectures, case studies, and exclusive discussions with leading data protection experts. Share your experiences, learn new skills in interactive workshops, or network with the smart matchmaking solutions on site.

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Superalloys are nickel, iron-nickel, and cobalt-base alloys generally used for high-temperature applications. Superalloys are used in aircraft, industrial, marine gas turbines, nuclear reactors, spacecraft structures, petrochemical production, orthopedic and dental prostheses, and environmental protection applications. This article discusses the material characteristics, phases, structures, and systems of superalloys. It describes the processing of superalloys, including primary and secondary melting, deformation processing (conversion), powder processing, investment casting, and joining methods. The article also describes the properties, microstructure, and thermal exposure of superalloys. It further discusses the effects of environmental factors on superalloys, including oxidation and hot corrosion. Protective coatings are also...
Matthew J. Donachie, Stephen J. Donachie, Superalloys, Metals Handbook Desk Edition, 2nd ed., Edited By Joseph R. Davis, ASM International, 1998, p 394–414, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.mhde2.a0003120
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The soundtrack of Kaalakaandi is an average one with a good peppy number as Kalaakaandi.
It's a bizarre soundtrack for Kaalakaandi. It looks that in quest to tread a different path, director Akshat Varma ended up uniting with composer Sameer Uddin and lyricist Anvita Dutt on something completely radical that just doesn't entertain at all.
The album starts with Swagpur Ka Chaudhary when Akshay Verma (who is also the lyricist here) ends up crooning this song. Reasonable, so this one does try to get into the Baadshah class and also has moments where you are hooked. It is a tuneful number.
The next one 'Kaala Doreya’ is a tuneful number. Neha Bhasin sings this one and while she does seem like a weird choice actually, you are still fine with it till the time Raxstar comes on board. His rap further ruins whatever little had remained of this recreated piece.
The next one is Jive with Me that Abhishek Nailwal sung it seems more like an ad jingle than a song that has been created for a movie. There is just no recollection quotient that the song enjoys and the English-Hindi lyrics do not help the cause either.
In the next one, guest composer/singer Shashwat Sachdev comes up with the title song 'Kaalaakaandi', there is at least a bit of engaging factor generated. Not that the song with Vivek Hariharan, Romy & Arun Kamath as the other singers is any great shakes or the lyrics really enticing. It is a peppy number.
The soundtrack ends pretty quickly with 'Aa Bhi Jaa' as the last piece. Vishal Dadlani and Abhishek Nailwal try to uplift the quirky quotient, there is just no relief whatsoever.
Kaalakaandi is as bizarre as it gets and is an average album. Kaalakaandi’s title song Kalaakaandi is a peppy and tuneful number.


Planting conditions have been excellent with greater than 95 percent of corn and over 75 percent of soybeans planted. Rainfall is needed to activate pre-emerge herbicides and capitalize nitrogen applied to wheat crops after the rains stopped. Alfalfa weevil populations are high and control is recommended in fields where harvest is still over a week away.
Recent rains have been sporadic ranging from none, to 5 mm, to heavy rains north of Kitchener. The lack of moisture is an issue. Forage and wheat crops will be shorter than normal. Rainfall amounts required to activate pre-emerge corn and soybean herbicides are one-quarter inch on moist soil or one half inch on dry soil, received at once. Several light rains of a few mm at a time will not initiate activity. If activating rains are not received within the next 5 days, rescue spraying should begin.
Cereal Rye has headed in Norfolk. Winter wheat stage varies from about 4 days pre heading for the most advanced, to tillering in late planted fields. Early October planted wheat is 2 weeks or more away from heading in Haldimand. Powdery mildew has been observed in lush, early planted fields. An observation comparing nitrogen application using a 3 streamer nozzles with 5 and 7 streamer nozzles showed notable streaking in wheat.
Producers are being trained on staging for fungicide applications. Estimates are that over two-thirds of wheat acres get at least one fungicide application and 15% of acres get a second application. A third application is only recommended for high yield potential (95 bu) and pricing. First fungicide application is most important for improving straw quality. First fungicide application is complete in Norfolk, most in Haldimand. A second application will be applied in a week to 10 days for late September/ early October planted wheat. The second application is more challenging for timing as due to spatial variations in heading within fields. Most producers spray one application, while the second is variable.
Corn and Soybeans:
Corn and soybean planting is all but completed in Norfolk and Niagara, and 95% for corn and 75% for soybeans on heavy textured soils. Most advanced corn is at 3-leaf stage and most advanced soybeans are at first trifoliate. Emergence has been good. More soybeans have been no-tilled this year compared to last year when time consumed by vertical tillage operations gave no pay back.
With alfalfa forage harvest just over 1 week away for farms planning 4 cut harvest, forage growth is shorter than normal and The other major issue is alfalfa weevil, which is being sprayed in Niagara east, Haldimand and Norfolk. Pre-harvest is 3 days where matador is used. Dry conditions combined with weevil damage will contribute to a continued forage shortage.
Rye cover crop harvested as forage is more common this spring to meet forage shortages. A forage rye field harvested at head emerging, near Tillsonburg, yielded 3-5 ton wet/ac of feed (2-2.5 dry ton). Yield from a field comparison where rye was harvested last fall and this spring was equal compared to a field harvested just this spring.
Most of the burn down for soybeans has been completed in Norfolk. Calls are already being fielded for weed escapes such as lambsquarters. Dealing with glyphosate resistance varies among producers. If the dry weather continues, in emergence problems will occur for corn and soybeans planted more recently (last week) and not into moisture. Some large weeds are being observed in wheat fields. Some thick crops of Dandelions are difficult to control this time of year and should ideally be attacked in fall after soybean or wheat harvest when glyphosate has best chance to provide good and economical control.
Tobacco started last week, vegetables are going in, ginseng seedlings and potatoes are emerging, tunnels are being cut open to let zucchini out, and sweet corn is at 4-6 leaf and some fields are being irrigated.
The deadline for reporting acreage is July 1. There are 5 ways to report:
phone 1-888-247-4999; (phones answered during business hours)
email firstname.lastname@example.org (not preferred);
mail Agricorp Box 3660, Station Central Guelph, ON N1H 8M4; or
online www.agricorp.com (click online tools).
Quiet year (so far) for Agricorp claims. Oxford, Middlesex Elgin, this year has had exceptionally few claims with 1500 ac total compared to 2,500 ac to east (most from Grey, Bruce, Wellington, Waterloo). Chatam Kent area reported 3,300 ac. Most reports are from East of 400 (particularly Ottawa Valley) and are for wheat and new seeding alfalfa. There has only been 1 new seeding report from this area. There was one frost affected vegetable claim in Leamington area; and no field crop frost damage reports.


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Published at Thursday, January 24th 2019, 00:30:55 AM by Ingaborg Rasmussen. Bathroom Vanity. Another cost-effective method is to buy the materials yourself and then hire the contractor to install them. Many designers offer a “design only” service, which means they will design the space; you just have to purchase the material and get a contractor to get the job done. Another method that can help you save money and reduce your bathroom remodeling cost is to have flexible expectations. This can mean, for example, choosing stock fixtures from local home improvement stores rather than custom pieces.
Published at Thursday, January 24th 2019, 23:17:43 PM by Fanetta Deschamps. Bathroom Vanity. The hardware and appliances are usually the least expensive items to look at when planning a bathroom renovation. There are a variety of options available at home improvement stores. Examples of these include towel racks, rings, and toilet paper holders which all depend on the material and quality of the product. Showers and bathtubs are the most important part of the shower and are definitely priced accordingly. On an average, a shower installation costs $900-$2000, and they are only the cheaper ones.
Published at Thursday, January 24th 2019, 23:42:50 PM by Haley Madsen. Bathroom Vanity. Remodeling costs of a small bathroom. A small bathroom remodel is usually less expensive than larger bathrooms as they have less space, which means fewer materials will be required, and they will usually have a lower price range as lesser amounts or smaller sizes are required. If you plan to change the whole layout of your bathroom, through maybe increasing the square footage of the bathroom, this will increase the costs of the bathroom remodel. This will require changing electrical connections, adding more flooring and plumbing, which will increase the labor cost.
Published at Thursday, January 10th 2019, 21:00:28 PM. Bathroom Vanity By Ingaborg Rasmussen.
In recent years, bathrooms should become an essential part of any home remodel. The bathroom vanity designs an affordable way to add some real charm to your bathroom plus makes it look trendy also beautiful. Usually, the bathroom vanity is the biggest fixture in a bathroom also is often the focal point, in almost any style of the bathroom now there are various options than ever. Many of the furniture styled bathroom vanities add single basin, double basin, corner configurations, also heirloom style bathroom vanities.
Published at Thursday, January 10th 2019, 20:20:35 PM. Bathroom Vanity By Inca Hansen.
If you're ‘lucky‘ enough to own a large sized bathroom, you could opt to keep your existing bathroom sink plus install in addition a furniture style bathroom vanity cabinet or a vanity table. This should provide you with a useful place to store toiletries, linens etc as well as giving you a handy countertop for primping plus preening. Bathroom vanity sets usually offer value for money plus include pairing accessories such as stools, chairs, mirrors plus lights.
Published at Thursday, January 10th 2019, 19:45:18 PM. Bathroom Vanity By Haley Madsen.
There are a lot of designs with many appearances to help improve the look of your bathroom in the contemporary style. Start exploring these designs to suit your taste also need, think some important points in this respect so that you are able to get a perfect choice. You can simply walk down the street plus look for modern vanities through catalogs also brochures available in retail stores. It is better to check various styles in large varieties through the internet. You can easily compare becoming online stores relating modern vanities with the search plus find out details of sizes also prices of the supply. Check out for discounts or profitable offers from leading dealers to save some cash as well. You should attach to your theme of contemporary styles about choices of vanities such as a mirror without a frame is a wonderful item of contemporary vanity. The sink that you want to buy for the bathroom should also suit the theme of the decoration. You want to make a composite plan of the entire designing of the bathroom also pick up modern vanities to fit in the design of the design to look posh, simple plus exquisitely modern.
Published at Thursday, January 10th 2019, 19:15:10 PM. Bathroom Vanity By Aaren Madsen.
To add character, think choosing two several mirrors to hang over the individual bowls – this is a great way to show your individuality based on which view of the vanity you use.
Published at Thursday, November 29th 2018, 18:45:45 PM. Bathroom Vanity By Sunniva Persson.
A mirror is a piece of glass by a metallic back, normally silver–or–aluminum to make it reflective. Mirrors can be flat, curved or convex. Curved mirrors enlarge the reflection and are effective with shaving plus putting on makeup. Unless the homeowner finds them really off-putting, these sort of mirrors might be good to put in the bathroom. What truly means when choosing plus using a mirror in the bathroom is the lighting. The lighting in a bathroom shouldn't be over bright also the homeowner should be aware of the different kinds of light given off by fluorescent, incandescent also halogen lights.
Published at Wednesday, November 28th 2018, 15:47:12 PM. Bathroom Vanity By Nysse Svensson.
Sleek designs: These are available in smooth designs plus styles to suit different types of decors. There are more slim mirrors which are also available in most of the online stores at affordable price rates.
Published at Wednesday, November 28th 2018, 10:59:30 AM. Bathroom Vanity By Karalynn Poulsen.
These vanity cabinets are available in an endless choice of styles, designs plus wood choices to pick and choose from.


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May 16, 2017 – The Ride of Silence will take place on Wednesday, May 17 around the globe. The event was first organized in 2003 by Chris Phelan in Dallas, Texas, after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. In 2016, the Ride of Silence took place in 48 countries spread over seven continents.
The Ride of Silence is free to attend that asks participants to ride no faster than 20km/h and in silence. Riders must follow the rule of the road and wear helmets, and will be escorted by police for the duration of the ride. The Ride aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways, as well as offering a chance to show respect for and honour the lives of those who have been killed or injured while cycling.
There are many events taking place in Canada, with Quebec’s Tour du Silence taking place at the same time. For those in Quebec wishing to locate an event to participate in, visit the Le Tour du Silence here while those throughout Canada can find the nearest event to you here at the Ride of Silence website.


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As the health care world has developed, the duties and also accountabilities of these specialists have actually altered dramatically. Professionals of obstetrics, gynecology, as well as girls’s health had actually traditionally concentrated their interest on women’s reproductive health and wellness. In today’s United States, these specialties are actually concentrated much more on preventative treatment than they are actually on recreation. Obstetricians as well as gynecologists currently concentrate extra on illness of the intestinal device, urinary system system, breathing concerns, sexually transmitted diseases, as well as cancer cells prevention. Whereas, specialists in the field of pediatrics concentrate on the care of babies, children, as well as adolescents. TX, Houston PA Karl Anthony Simon
The health care subspecialties of surgical procedure are actually partitioned right into pair of main subsets: cardiology and also orthopedics. Cardiology takes care of the treatment as well as protection of heart problem as well as consists of procedures like heart sonography, echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound examination, and vascular technology. Orthopedics, however, includes the therapy and also command of musculoskeletal ailments and conditions of the system. An orthopedist is actually often involved in figuring out, handling, and stopping disorders of the soft tissue body. A few of these feature conditions of the spine, hip, leg, elbows, wrists, and also ankles. Chiropractic medicine, which was founded in the USA in 1873, is actually an alternative medicine that uses non-surgical, non-invasive therapy as well as procedures to achieve equilibrium and appropriate motion of the physical body.
Clinical terms is a very crucial part of the clinical treatment system. In line with the development of technology, the terms and descriptions of various clinical areas are constantly advancing thus that they will definitely be simple for the people to understand.
There are a great deal of tasks that a physician may possess. A doctor or an obstetrician is actually a professional that provides medical care to individuals as well as their partners. A nurse is an individual that provides health care to nurses, the term pertains to each male and also women specialists.
In the USA, there are actually numerous doctors and nurses who operate under the Physicians’ Commission on Credentialing and Professional Criteria. This is an organization generated by the USA Division of Wellness and Human Being Providers. The Oral Accreditation Council is actually an organization that authorizes dental process in the nation. All these companies ensure that individuals they send out to operate in other nations will be actually reliable.
An Obstetrician is a medical professional that focuses on maternities and also delivering babies. A Pediatrician works with little ones from birth to teenage years. A Podiatric doctor addresses patients with feet and ankle concerns and also disorders. A Specialist is a physician who conducts surgical treatment on individuals who are actually injured or that become ill. A Damage Specialist is actually a medical professional who copes with injury or personal injury. A Radiologist can deal with X-rays and also provide procedure for cancer individuals.
People who are proficiented in the United States and also Canada can operate in global hospitals. These people can easily visit other nations to help folks who need clinical attention. They might be delivered to provide free treatment to folks who may certainly not manage to pay health care fees. They can easily additionally function in lab analyzing health conditions and also germs. A Biotechnologist is actually a medical professional who produces medications and also cures for illness including living factors.
In some countries, doctor are needed to have a specific amount of experience just before they can obtain a certificate. There are actually a number of medical universities and also post-graduate employment instruction programs that may educate you to work as a medical professional in a variety of industries. Some conditions carry out certainly not need licensing however very most companies carry out, so you will certainly want to see to it that you possess a license just before you begin a practice. Once you have your license, the training and also the experiences that you acquire in medical university will be what enable you to get a work as a medical professional.
The clinical professionals who have been actually assigned to rankings in local, condition, and also federal government will certainly operate with people that possess clinical conditions and health problems that need a hospital stay. You might function in a medical professional’s workplace, a medical clinic, or even a prison.
The health care specialists who choose to function in the educational unit may work as a school nurse practitioner or a teacher’s assistant. You can function in a physician’s workplace, a class, or even in the managerial airfoils of a lot of clinical centers.
There are actually many different clinical occupations that you can easily end up being involved in. You need to maintain your abilities around date and also train yourself to become able to alleviate people in an expert manner. Doing work in the medical industry could be really satisfying as well as you are going to feel like you are actually aiding individuals when you are a productive physician. Clinical careers abound as well as you will likely never ever run out of options for development and also development. Your profession as a doctor will certainly be a long dedication that is going to provide you a sensation of satisfaction daily.

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Background. Nilotinib represents an effective drug for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia after imatinib failure or, as more recently advocated, as first-line therapy. Its efficacy and tolerability allow the chronic administration of the drug, and some studies suggested that the greater benefit could be experienced when minimum plasma concentrations are above the limit of 1 mg/L. However, nilotinib is characterized by a non-negligible interpatient variability in its pharmacokinetics. The variable activity of transmembrane transporters should be not ruled out despite nilotinib has a lower substrate affinity for these proteins. In fact, recent in vitro studies demonstrated that SLCO1B3 and OCT3 are associated with nilotinib IC50 (Zimmermann, Clin Cancer Res 2013; Minematsu, Mol Cancer Ther 2011).
Purpose. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate any possible influence of genetic polymorphisms in transmembrane transporters ABCB1, ABCG2, hOCT1 and SLCO1B3 on nilotinib pharmacokinetics, according to the procedures of the TIKlet protocol (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT 01860456).
Methods. To accomplish with this objective, a population pharmacokinetic analysis was applied to investigate drug disposition in 21 men and 15 women (median age=62 years, range 38-84; Sokal high risk 15%, Hasford high risk 2%, EUTOS high risk 12%) who received nilotinib as second line therapy. Nilotinib plasma concentrations were measured by a validated UV-HPLC method, while patients’ genotype was obtained by real-time PCR on an ABI Prism 7900 HT instrumentation. The results were analysed through population pharmacokinetic modeling using NONMEM vers. 7.3.
Results. With a median follow-up from nilotinib start of 42 months (range 3-86 months), 63% of patients were event-free, 25% of patients discontinuated treatment (2 deaths for MOF, other one for toxicity). After 3 months, all cases achieved the CHR, 82% presented a BCR-ABL1/ABL1 ratio <10%IS, and 74% achieved the MR3 by 12 months. Overall, 63% of treated cases achieved >MR4. When nilotinib plasma levels were measured, 80% of our patients had values higher than 1 mg/L. Results showed that elimination constant k10 was influenced by patient’s body mass index and the c.2677G>T/A polymorphism in exon 21 of the mdr1 gene. More interestingly, the polymorphism c.334T>G of the SLCO1B3 transporter was significantly associated with nilotinib bioavailability (F%). In particular, the wild-type genotype (TT) was associated with a 11% increase of F%, whereas the presence of at least one polymorphic allele (genotypes GT and GG) caused a reduction of F% of approximately 6%. Even if nilotinib plasma levels did not significantly influence its efficacy or toxicity, patients carrying the hOCT1 c.480C>G SNP (with lower influx pump activity) showed a shorter 3-year EFS (87% versus 54%, p=0.001) and cases with SLCO1B3 c.521 C allele showed a longer time to the CCyR (4.5 months vs 2.8, p=0.03) and to MR3 (14 months versus 9 months, p=n.s.).
Conclusions. In conclusion, although the number of enrolled patients is limited, the present study suggests a role of transmembrane transporters hOCT1 and SLCO1B3 in the disposition of nilotinib.
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Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Lori Lodes and Joshua Peck—who spearheaded efforts to enroll patients in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans under former president Barack Obama—recently launched Get America Covered to sign individuals up for insurance, The Hill reported. The former Obama officials launched the group to fill the gap left by funding cuts for outreach efforts under the Trump administration, including advertisements and insurance navigators. The group will host digital ads and is partnering with celebrities to ensure that Americans sign up for insurance, according to the article.
GOP leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee are requesting $1 billion in additional funding for Medicaid to help Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria, The New York Times reported. The proposal is included as part of a bill to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which expired on September 30, 2017. Due to the hurricane damage, Puerto Rico experienced devastation that left hospitals struggling and citizens without water, electricity, and phone service, according to the Times.
The American Cancer Society recently found that the breast cancer mortality rate decreased 39% between 1989 and 2015, according to The Washington Post. The investigators found that the decline in the mortality rate is the result of improved treatments and early detection methods, including mammography. Improvements in chemotherapy, along with the development of tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, Herceptin, and targeted therapies, have all led to a significant reduction in breast cancer deaths, according to the article. However, breast cancer still leads to thousands of deaths each year and more needs to be done to prevent this.


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Swimwear, beach towel, hat/cap, biodegradable sunscreen, sunglasses and extra money.
Minimum age 8 years old. Guests must be relatively fit and must be able to swim. We do not recommend the excursion if you have preexisting conditions or injuries, are pregnant or have back or neck issues.
The participation of people with respiratory, heart conditions or conditions that can cause loss of consciousness is limited for any water activity.


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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly event hosted over at The Broke and the Bookish. Today we get to list our favorite characters in X genre. I decided to list my favorite characters from YA fairy tale retellings because (1) I have read a lot of them and (2) because it fits in with Project: Fairy Tale!
In no particular order . . .
1. Dashti from Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale. I know I never really order these lists (that would be just too difficult!), but Dashti is totally my number one favorite character from any fairy tale retelling I’ve ever read. She is so likable. She’s not perfect, but you just know she would have your back if she were your friend. Or really, even if you weren’t friends.
2. Galen from Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George. Who doesn’t like a man who knits?
3. Ella of Frell from Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Seriously, she is one amazing girl.
4. Lindy from Beastly by Alex Flinn. Because she falls in love with a Beast! :) I would like to hope I would be able to see past appearances.
5. Cinder from Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Oh my gosh, there is just so much to love about Cinder!
6. Iko from Cinder & Scarlet by Marissia Meyer. Again, what’s not to like about Iko?
7. Wolf from Scarlet by Marissa Meyer. Because he’s hot. No, actually, it’s because he is rather a complicated character. And he wants to do the right thing.
8. Ani from The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. Because she overcomes a lot, and learns so much about herself.
9. The Lass from Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George. Because she wants to make her brother happy again. And she’s totally brave, and goes after her prince.
10. Rollo from Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George. Because he is the coolest dog/wolf pet ever (besides my puppies of course).

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Following the 5 basic techniques to take better photos that I posted a while back, here I come back with some extra 6 techniques, a bit more than basic, that might improve your pictures, regardless the camera you have.
Check here the first 5 techniques to take better photos – and then follow along with the next 5 below.
Just a remind, I am not a photography professional, but I like to test new things, read about it and overall, consider myself an enthusiast.
So if taking photos is something you enjoy doing, come along and read more below!
FIX THE HORIZON
For me, personally is really important to pay attention to the horizon and natural guidelines on a photo. It just looks a bit weird to have a crooked likes on a photo, in most cases.
I usually try my best to get a straight horizon (where the sky meets the ground/land/water) straight out the camera, by using the grid on the camera itself. But as we take photos on a run sometimes (most of times, for me), then the solutions lies on post editing, which is fairy easy to use.
RULE OF THIRDS
It is known to generate a better composition where you follow the rule of thirds.
Which is basically dividing any photo in 9 segments and focusing the main subject of your photo, or relevant aspects where the lines are placed.
Of course it does not work for any photo, but it is my starting point when editing some of our photos.
There are many reasons you should try to keep your photos with good quality, both in terms of size and also in intention.
If you want to print them, that is a big reason to keep a decent quality (resolution), because low quality photos obviously won’t look nice when enlarged or just simply printed.
And to use your shots for social media or any other posting, then photo quality remains important, but with the addition to the message you want to express with that photo.
Firsty, watch out for dark, shaded, pixelated or too bright photos. If you are trying to impress with your photos, they should be easy to read and pleasant to look at.
In regards to the moment you are sharing on the photo, not every cute face of your child might be worth posting. I mean, it may be adorable and super memorable for you and your family, but it might not be for your followers/community.
Avoiding distractions and non-relevant things on a photo is not always easy.
Well, to make it work, it took me changing position quite a few times, waiting some of the crowd to move along and finally I found an angle that represented what I wanted to show in this particular picture.
Note that I personally prefer “cleaner” photos, but some people might like a busier look. It’s a matter of preference and style as well.
So, look what’s beyond your subject, pay attention to other things around that might affect your shot and be creative.
I find that light editing a photo can turn a nice photo into a amazing one. And this you may achieve with editing apps or software available in a wide variety.
I prefer light editing, which means working on light, shadows and tones, but not completely changing the core idea of the image. I don’t use photoshop in my photos, for example, nor any other software that could completely change things on my shots.
Again, using presets and/or filters is matter of personal style and preferences.
I use mainly Adobe Lightroom for editing and with time, I saved some of my favorite settings into ‘presets’.
If you are not familiar with the term ‘presets’ are basically a group of settings on your app or software, that you save for easily reusing in another pictures. It may include adjustments in light, color, effects, details etc.
I have a few saved and I use as a starting point for all my edited photos. You can find some presets online for free and there is a lot of people offering paid packages as well.
Same for filters, that might highlight nice features of a photo, but I find that they are best used with moderation and some tweaking to each individual photo.
I understand that not every moment of our lives feels inspiring enough for photoshoots. Specially now with the pandemic, many of us are not doing much, other than staying home and our basic routines.
I find that looking at other people’s photos, those who have similar styles and subjects can inspire me a lot. Maybe looking at things at different perspectives and letting the imagination flow.
- Look at your own city as you were a tourist. What would you photograph if it was your first time there?
- Did you change your bedding and your bed is look nice and cozy, is there perhaps an opportunity there?
- A nice sunset set and a cup of tea, that may sound ordinary, but could it be more?
- Your child at the playground: maybe his/her feet in the air against that beautiful blue sky is a nice inspiring shot.
- A new dish that you made and the daylight from your kitchen window made the colors pop.
What are your personal techniques? I would love to hear. Please share here or on Instagram @likeanewhomeblog .

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United States District Court, S.D. Mississippi, Northern Division
May 15, 2015
BBC BAYMEADOWS, LLC, Plaintiff,
CITY OF RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI, Defendant.
LINDA R. ANDERSON, Magistrate Judge.
This cause is before the Court on the City of Ridgeland's Motion to Quash 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice of the City and/or for Protective Order . The initial motion and response were filed prior to the hearing conducted on April 24, 2015. The case was consolidated for discovery purposes at that time with Sunchase of Ridgeland, Ltd., et al, v. City of Ridgeland, 3:14cv938. After the hearing, certain portions of the controversy regarding the Topics of Inquiry were resolved between the parties. The reply  filed by the City of Ridgeland sets forth the topics noticed by Plaintiff to which it still objects.
The Topics of Inquiry still contested by Ridgeland, and the ruling of the Court on each topic, are set forth below.
TOPIC 2.f. Ridgeland's process and timeline for evaluating, drafting and adopting the 2014 Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, including but not limited to:
f. Any authorities the City relied on in evaluating and adopting the 2014 Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, including provisions that rezone the Baymeadows Apartments and other affected properties.
RULING: The Court agrees with the City's contention that this topic would appear to seek information which is protected by the attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. Further, no waiver has been established. Plaintiff seeks "any authorities the City relied on..., " and this would imply that it requests legal analysis and/or mental reflections, opinions, conclusions, and legal theories regarding that legal analysis. These communications are protected from disclosure, and the motion is granted as to Topic 2.f. See Buford v. Holladay, 133 F.R.D. 487, 491 (S.D.Miss. 1990).
However, Plaintiff contends that it does not seek legal testimony, legal opinions, or privileged communications with counsel, but simply the "non-privileged basis or references that the City relied on in passing and drafting the ordinance." To the extent the information sought is clearly non-privileged, a witness should be prepared for the topic. Counsel should discuss what testimony may be sought that is clearly non-privileged prior to the deposition.
TOPIC 10. Ridgeland's understanding of, and any research it has conducted about, its demographics, including but not limited to:
a. Ridgeland's racial and socioeconomic composition.
b. The impact of the 2014 Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, including the rezoning of affected multifamily residential properties on minority citizens,
c. The availability of affordable housing in Ridgeland during the last fifteen years, and
d. Any materials submitted to HUD or any other state or federal agency to procure state or federal funding based on its demographics or housing options.
Ridgeland did not object to 10(b) and agrees to provide testimony regarding the 2010 United States census data pursuant to 10(a). It objects to 10(c) and 10(d).
RULING: As to 10(b), Ridgeland agrees to provide a witness to testify regarding the 2010 United States census. However, the topic requests the City's "understanding of, and any research it has conducted about its demographics." The Court finds that a witness should be prepared to give testimony in this regard as to (a)-(d). If no demographics research has been done by the City, and the City's understanding of its demographics is based solely on the United States census data, the witness shall testify to that fact. The objection to 10(b) is overruled. Both 10(a) and 10(c) shall be limited to a period of 15 years.
As to 10(d), the objections regarding the time period are sustained, and the topic shall be limited to a period of 10 years prior to the 2014 Zoning Ordinance at issue. The topic is additionally limited to pertain to materials submitted in connection with actual applications.
TOPIC 13. Ridgeland's history of interactions with the Baymeadows Apartments, including its history with Baymeadows' prior owner, Bruce Kirkland, and its interactions with BBC and other parties involved in running or maintaining the property.
TOPIC 16. Ridgeland's involvement in ensuring that multi-family housing complexes and units receive utilities, including but not limited to electricity.
Ridgeland offered to present a designee limited to a suitable time frame, such as within the last five years, who may discuss relevant types of "interactions" with Baymeadows regarding the 2014 Zoning Ordinance. It objects to additional testimony as being overly broad and unduly burdensome.
RULING: The Court finds that Ridgeland's objections are meritorious only because the topic is unlimited by time. Accordingly, these topics shall be revised to include a ten year time period.
TOPIC 17. Ridgeland's decision to annex the area of the City where the Baymeadows property is situated, including but not limited to any analysis or studies performed prior to such annexation and any subsequent or follow-up studies performed on the area after the annexation.
The subject property was apparently annexed by Ridgeland 35 years ago, in 1981, and Ridgeland attests that it has no present City official with personal knowledge regarding the annexation. Ridgeland objects to the relevancy of the information and asserts that even if relevant, the burden and expense of production outweighs any probative value. Plaintiff argues that it is entitled to this "highly relevant testimony" and that it is entitled to "discover Ridgeland's municipal position" regarding the annexation of the Baymeadows area and follow-up studies regarding this property.
RULING: The Court finds Ridgeland's objections to be meritorious, and the motion shall be granted. The expense and burden of providing testimony regarding the 1981 annexation outweighs any probative value of this testimony. As the City notes, the official record of the 1981 annexation is maintained at the Department of Archives, consists of 13 volumes, and is equally available to Plaintiff. The relevance of these proceedings is tangential at best and not determinative of the issues involved in this lawsuit.
However, the City should be prepared to give testimony regarding "subsequent or follow-up studies" performed on the area after the annexation which were generated in the past 10 years. If there were no such studies performed, the City should so certify.
TOPIC 19. Ridgeland's document preservation policies and document destruction policies and any litigation holds implemented that require preservation of e-mails, paper, and electronic documents relevant to BBC's discovery requests, including but not limited to any litigation holds implemented prior to enacting the 2014 Zoning Ordinance and Map and during Ridgeland's litigation with the prior owner of the Baymeadows Apartments.
TOPIC 20. The City's discovery responses in this case and the City's efforts to gather, collect, review, and produce documents in response to BBC's discovery requests, including but not limited to the individuals from whom the City collected documents, the files, offices and departments from which documents were obtained, and any methodology used to search paper and electronic documents, including any electronic search terms used.
Ridgeland asserts that it does not object to the first portion of Topic 19; it objects to the second portion regarding "litigation holds" and Topic 20. According to Ridgeland, these topics request information that is either irrelevant or is protected by the attorneyclient privilege and the work product doctrine.
RULING: The Court finds that these are reasonable topics of inquiry in this case, particularly since the City has had such a difficult time finding and producing the documents requested. Additionally, Plaintiff has charged that it was aware of responsive documents which were not produced by the City when it used particular search terms. It is reasonable that the City explain how the discovery responses were gathered. The City need not provide responses which would be protected by the attorney/client privilege or work product doctrine, such as explicit directions from attorneys regarding documents. If a "litigation hold" was a specific instruction given by attorneys for Ridgeland, it shall be stricken as a topic. However, the Court finds that the general methodology used to gather documents produced, the search terms used, the individuals from whom documents were requested and obtained, and similar topics, are not protected and are fair and reasonable and do not violate privileges. Accordingly, the motion is denied as to Topics 19 & 20, except to any information that would clearly be protected by the attorney-client privilege. The deponent shall not be required to provide legal opinions.
Finally, Ridgeland objects to having to give advance notice of the individual witnesses' identity. The Court is not aware of any such requirement and will not direct that it provide the witnesses' identities within a specific time before the depositions. However, as a matter of courtesy, counsel should provide the names of the witnesses to counsel opposite when the final determinations are made.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the City of Ridgeland's Motion to Quash 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice of the City and/or for Protective Order  is granted in part and denied in part as set forth herein.


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Trends: Britain faces a massive clear out as many people decide to make working from home official in 2021
- Mums Tips
- Mumpreneurs & Mums at work
- Published on Tuesday, 02 February 2021 11:13
- Last Updated on 02 February 2021
- Monica Costa
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2020 was a year when Britons were forced to work from home, however according to new research, it seems as if 2021 will be the year when many of us choose to make working from home official. The Access Working From Home Guide is available here to help you create a stress-free home office this year.
A study of over 1000 people commissioned by Access Self Storage found that 63% of people who worked from home for more than six months in 2020 now plan to make it a regular part of their future work life, with 38% planning to reorganise or upgrade their home workspace in the coming year. A further 18% would opt for home working if their employer allowed them to.
The leading UK storage company found that the biggest cause of home working stress in 2020 was clutter and lack of storage (31%) with homeworkers unable to “pack away” work at the end of the day. Other stresses including noise and disruption (28%), broadband connection issues (28%) and lack of space (29%) were also listed as challenges that home workers plan to address in 2021.
It looks as if home renovations are on the cards in the first few months of 2021 as 16% are planning to convert their spare room, 15% plan to go even further and convert part of their home into a fully kitted out office environment, whilst a further 10% have ambitious plans to build a garden office. Upgrades to broadband and lighting are also in planning.
Simon Daggett, Head of Marketing at Access Self Storage says, “In 2020 home workers spent long enough at home to realise the benefits, but they also suffered from lack of space and disorganisation and this has inevitably had an impact on focus and productivity.
“Our research shows that many workers are planning to put this right with room renovations and better furniture, equipment and space. We’ve seen a rise in storage requests as homeowners reorganise their space and at Access, we are here to help.
“That’s why we have launched our very own free Home Office Guide to help home workers create their space perfect for their new working from home lifestyle.”
Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums


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2012 Pipeline Construction Report
The report noted that the 30 percent rise in steel costs over the past year along with new industry regulations and practices to reduce right-of-way and minimize environmental effects are driving up construction costs.
In North America, work is progressing on DCP Midstream’s 700-mile Sandhills Pipeline. DCP is using new construction combined with existing pipeline to build a 100,000 to120,000 bpd NGL pipeline that will run from West Texas to Mont Belvieu in East Texas. The pipeline will be phased into service, with the first completed in the third quarter to accommodate DCP’s growing Eagle Ford liquids volumes. Service to the Permian Basin will be available as soon as the second quarter of 2013.
Greencore Pipeline Company LLC, a fully owned subsidiary of Denbury Resources Inc., is building the 231-mile, 20-inch Greencore CO-2 Pipeline from the ConocoPhillips Lost Cabin Gas Plant in Fremont County, WY, to a point in the Bell Creek oil field in Powder River County, MT. The CO-2 transported by the Greencore Pipeline will be used for enhanced oil recovery at the existing Bell Creek oil field. Completion is scheduled in late 2012.
Still awaiting a construction start is TransCanada’s $7 billion Keystone XL Pipeline. The route of the 1,661-mile, 36-inch crude oil pipeline begins at Hardisty, Alberta and extends southeast through Saskatchewan, Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.
Late last year, the U.S. State Department announced it would delay a final verdict on whether the pipeline is in the national interest until early 2013 in order to conduct an environmental analysis of an alternative route that would navigate the pipeline away from environmentally sensitive areas in Nebraska.
North America also accounts for several pipelines in the planning and engineering phase, including Kinder Morgan’s 240-mile Cochin Marcellus Lateral Pipeline that will originate in Marshall County, WV, and terminate at an interconnect with the KM Cochin Pipeline in Fulton County, OH. Once completed, the pipeline will transport NGLs from the Marcellus producing region of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio to fractionation plants and petrochemical facilities in Illinois and Canada. The target in-service date for the pipeline is mid-2012.