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Justice Counseling
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This course introduces students to general criminal justice concepts and knowledge about the relationships of crime and criminal behavior. The purpose, role, and interrelationships of the police, other law enforcement officials, the courts and judiciary, corrections, and parole systems are discussed.
CJUS 220 | Introduction to Corrections (3 credit hours)
This course is a general introductory course that describes the history and development of corrections in America, the various aspects of correctional practices, and issues and perspectives affecting institutional life within the correctional system. Organizational and administrative practices are examined.
Prerequisite Required: CJUS 110
CJUS 230 | Policing (3 credit hours)
This course covers the major roles of the police in American society. The course investigates the origins of policing and law enforcement, police organization, the functions of police in society, and the polices' relationships to the various components of the criminal justice system. Issues confronting police administration are discussed.
Prerequisite Required: CJUS 110
CJUS 308 | Community-Based Corrections (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on correctional processes and strategies regarding probation, parole, juveniles, diversion, and other innovative approaches applied in a community setting.
Prerequisite Required: CJUS 110
CJUS 330 | Research Methods (3 credit hours)
This is an introductory course that concentrates on research methods and designs and statistical analysis procedures used in research projects. This course demonstrates how research methods are utilized in the criminal justice field.
Prerequisite Required: CJUS 110 and STAT 210 (or MATH 240 or 340)
CJUS 340 | Criminal Procedures and the Courts (3 credit hours)
This course provides an overview of the structure and functions of the criminal court system in the United States, including county, state, federal, and specialized courts. The roles of court personnel, case flow management, a variety of issues confronting the court system, court standards as compared to actual functioning, and court reform measures are studied. Constitutional rules regarding evidence, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, and suspect identification guidelines receive significant attention. Constitutional rights, remedies, post-trial appeal processes, and criminal procedure during times of crisis receive consideration.
CJUS 360 | Criminology (3 credit hours)
This course examines the nature and causes of crime as a social phenomenon.
Prerequisite Required: CJUS 110
CJUS 385 | Victimology (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on the theoretical perspectives of victimization, the scope of victimization in the United States, the justice system's response, victim's rights, restorative justice, and research and evaluation findings. Being exposed to and understanding victimization issues enhances students' knowledge about a comprehensive system of justice rather than a "criminal's justice system."
CJUS 401 | Homeland Security (3 credit hours)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of Homeland Security, incident management, terrorism and counter terrorism as impacting the United States.
CJUS 410 | Juvenile Delinquency (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on the nature and extent of delinquent acts and status offenses historically, theoretical approaches to explain why these behaviors develop including environmental/contextual approaches to explanation, and how the justice system and society legally respond. A variety of cultural and social factors related to delinquency are examined, along with program implications for prevention and intervention.
Prerequisite Required: CJUS 110
CJUS 495 | Seminar In Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)
This course requires students to use critical thinking, research, oral and written communication skills to investigate, discuss and explain how major criminal justice theories contribute to an understanding of deviant, delinquent or abnormal behaviors and crime. Particular emphasis is placed on discussion and evaluation of contemporary problems facing one of the elements of the criminal justice system; law enforcement, courts, and corrections. This senior level seminar is the capstone experience and senior competency course for criminal justice students and should be taken in the last year of study.
Prerequisite Required: Seniors Only
This course is an introduction to basic computer concepts and Windows-based spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics software currently used in industry. Development of problem-solving and proficiency using selected commercial software packages is stressed.
General Studies Outcome: Technology & Its Application
PSYC 121 | Introduction to Psychology (3 credit hours)
This course is a general introduction to contemporary psychology focusing on basic concepts, principles, terminology, trends in psychological research, and the application of this knowledge.
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
SOC 201 | Principles of Sociology (3 credit hours)
This course is an introductory study of group and social dynamics, cultures, social problems, social institutions, inter-group relationships, and the impact of social policies.
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
CJUS 190 | Criminal Law (3 credit hours)
This course will focus on the concepts of substantive criminal law as they pertain to elements of criminal acts. Special focus will be assigned to basic legal concepts such as assigning punishment, voluntary criminal acts and omissions, explaining the nexus between mens rea and actus reus. Topics will also include theories of causation, homicide, theft, affirmative defenses and attempted crimes. Further, contemporary criminal law issues confronting law enforcement officials from crime prevention to court appearance are considered. Special attention will also be given to evidentiary standards relating to rules of relevancy, character evidence and hearsay.
CJUS 390 | Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)
This course will focus on ethical principles and concepts as they apply to elements of the criminal justice system. Special focus will be assigned to the three major areas of criminal justice: police, courts, and corrections. Students will learn about general philosophical theories and ethics designed to govern both individual behavior and institutions as a whole. Students will be provided with a framework for making ethical decisions in order to be successful practitioners in the field of criminal justice.
CJUS 441 | Criminal Justice Internship (3 credit hours)
This course is designed for students to explore and gain work experience related to their major and anticipated career goals. Students may enroll for 1-12 hours of graded credit. A minimum of forty hours of work experience will be required for each hour of credit per semester. The student will complete necessary paperwork with the employer and the Internship Supervisor. Contact the Center for Engaged Learning for specific details.
Prerequisites Required: 45 completed hours and good academic standing
CJUS 442 | Criminal Justice Internship (3 credit hours)
This course is designed for students to complete a second internship, explore and gain work experience related to their major and anticipated career goals. Students may enroll for 1-12 hours of graded credit. A minimum of forty-five (45) hours of work experience will be required for each hour of credit per semester. The student will complete necessary paperwork with the employer and the Cooperative Program Coordinator. A final paper will be prepared at the conclusion of the internship.
Prerequisites Required: 45 completed hours and good academic standing
CJUS 450 | Criminalistics (3 credit hours)
This course introduces students to the basics of forensic science, focusing on the legal and procedural methods of evidence and evidence collection techniques to include fingerprint collection and analysis, firearms identification, gunshot residue, tool marks, footprint and tire mark impressions, forensic serology, blood splatter evidence, forensic photography, DNA theory and analysis, and electronic surveillance issues.
CJUS 490 | Comparative Justice and Human Services Systems (3 credit hours)
This course allows students the opportunity to examine and compare the United States criminal justice system with those existing in foreign countries. Exploration and problem identification of key contemporary issues affecting these systems is an integral course element. The criminal justice system(s) under study are contrasted with the courts, policing, corrections and juvenile justice systems within the American system. In addition, innovative human service delivery systems are studied from a critical policy response perspective. Cultural and social factors that have influenced the development and ongoing operation of each system under study receive in depth examination.
Prerequisite Required: Sophomore Standing
General Studies Outcome: Community, Regional & Global Studies
CJUS 491 | International Field Experience (3 credit hours)
This is a specialized international field experience where students are immersed in the criminal justice and human service systems to examine and compare the various aspects of each country's systems. Cultural and social factors that have influenced the development of each system under study will be examined. Students will attend daily scheduled presentations, tours, social and cultural events and celebrations, visit historical sites, volunteer to help local agencies, and participate in other educational opportunities that become available for students while in-country.
CJUS 498 | Special Topics in Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite Required: Juniors and Seniors Only
CMIS 300 | Information Systems Management (3 credit hours)
This course introduces concepts of systems management from a business viewpoint and an information systems viewpoint. Students utilize graphical tools including flowcharts to examine business and information systems processes. Fundamental programming concepts are introduced including algorithms, data types, control structures and Boolean logic. An overview of project management including critical path and dependencies is introduced.
General Studies Outcome: Technology & Its Application
CMIS 360 | Cyber Security (3 credit hours)
Fundamentals of information security are addressed. Current issues as well as historical incidents will be examined to assess vulnerabilities and provide solutions and countermeasures. Topics include identification and authentication, access control, security models, and operating system integrity. Security is considered from macro and micro scales and from virtual to physical intrusions. Costs, potential liabilities, and other issues with data leakage are explored. This course is designed so students of any major with an interest in Cyber Security may take the course.
Prerequisite Required: CMIS 101
General Studies Outcome: Technology & Its Application
COUN 300 | Professional Ethics (3 credit hours)
This course introduces students to the profession of chemical dependency/addictions counseling with an emphasis on professional ethics and issues in alcohol and drug counseling. Students study the NAADAC ethical guidelines as well as histories and philosophies of ethical code development in related fields such as medicine, psychology, and social work. Students will also investigate how many ethical issues are practically resolved through interviews with professionals in the field of addiction. Various populations-at-risk are studied, and specific professional and ethical issues relating to these populations will be explored.
COUN 310 | Techniques of Counseling (3 credit hours)
This course will study the fundamental theories, principles, and techniques of counseling are presented as they apply to education, psychology, and social work practices. Practical experience in the use of numerous counseling techniques will also be provided and practiced in role play format.
COUN 320 | Assessment, Evaluation, and Casework Management (3 credit hours)
This course applies the theory and practice of current techniques utilized in alcohol and drug abuse casework. Special emphasis is placed on disorders relating to substance abuse/dependency diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral, including practice assessing and managing a sample case. Students will develop drug/alcohol assessment summaries, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge plans. They will also write clinical case reviews of sample cases.
COUN 330 | Diversity Issues in Counseling (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on counseling issues that impact the socio-cultural, economic and educational factors in minority populations. Students learn traditional, as well as adapted, counseling techniques aimed specifically towards helping Native American, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, and other identified populations. Students practice intervention strategies in class sessions using identified issues.
COUN 390 | Group Work (3 credit hours)
Group Work focuses on the theories and dynamics of group counseling. A primary goal of the course is the development of specific skills that can enhance group leadership. Understanding the group process and group development, how to set up groups and choosing group members, and the different types of groups are covered. Students facilitate an experiential group process to practice the techniques presented.
COUN 410 | Addictions (3 credit hours)
This course surveys the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of a variety of populations that are at-risk for addictions, compulsions, and dependence, particularly focusing on alcohol and drugs. The etiological, behavioral, cultural, and demographic conditions and belief systems of various addictions are explored.
COUN 420 | Medical and Treatment Issues in Chemical Dependency (3 credit hours)
This course provides an overview of the medical and treatment trends and issues associated with alcohol/drug disorders, physical and mental disorders, generational use/abuse/dependence on alcohol and/or drugs, drug treatment theories, practices and programs, and unique or special populations.
EDUC 365 | Child Abuse and Neglect Detection (3 credit hours)
The content of this course will cover a broad range of topics dealing with child abuse and neglect issues as related to the public schools, the juvenile justice system, and the community at large. The course will emphasize the relationship between child abuse and juvenile delinquency. A further emphasis will be placed on equipping the student to obtain competent detection and reporting skills, skills dealing with the treatment of victims, and the prevention of abuse and neglect.
HP 301 | Analysis of Evil I (3 credit hours)
This course provides an overview and understanding of evil. This course includes an exploration of the definition and descriptions of evil as portrayed by religion, pop culture, selected American literature (short story and novel) and cultural anthropology. Additional focus will be given to the lives of serial murderers and law enforcement response to the acts of such people. Additional focus will be given to the topic of both victim and offender profiling.
HP 302 | Analysis of Evil II (3 credit hours)
This course provides an overview and understanding of ritualistic crime and deviant cult activities, particularly as it applies to small folk groups, isolated societies, small towns and rural environments. The course includes an exploration of the definition of evil as portrayed by religion, an understanding of various psychological, philosophical, sociological, and behavioral theories of evil, insights into the dynamics of groups that exhibit extreme violence or self-destructive behaviors and the people that lead them. Particular focus will be given to individual and group deviance, psychological dynamics of charismatic cult leaders and their followers, and church, community, civic agency/law enforcement responses to the acts of such people.
HP 311 | Forensic Psychology (3 credit hours)
Forensic Psychology is the application of psychology to legal issues. This course will provide a foundational understanding of the intersection of psychology and the law. Special attention will be given to developing an understanding of the most prevalent mental disorders that are encountered in forensic evaluations and how forensic psychologists assists judges and juries in determining criminal responsibility and punishment. Students will learn about the insanity defense, capital murder and the death penalty, competency to stand trial, offender treatment, eye witness and expert testimony and child custody matters. Additional topics to be covered include the psychological underpinnings and motivations for sexual offenses, murder, and repeated criminal behavior.
PSYC 250 | Human Growth and Development (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of growth from birth through old age. In addition, factors thought to influence this growth are also examined.
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
PSYC 420 | Social Influence, Compliance and Obedience (3 credit hours)
This is an in-depth examination of selected topics in social influence, the processes, through which a person or group changes or attempts to change the opinions, attitudes, or behaviors of another person or group. Topics will include compliance, conformity, obedience, cultural and gender differences in influence, and motivations and mechanisms of resistances to influence. Students will be introduced to current and classic theory within the social influence domain; including persuasion, compliance gaining, interpersonal influence and social influence through mass mediated contexts. Over the semester students will be exposed to thirty classic works in the disciplines of psychology, communication, business management, sociology, and cultural anthropology relating to the course title.
Prerequisites Required: PSYC 121 and PSYC 305
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
PSYC 450 | Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours)
Focusing on personality disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, this course deals extensively with DSM-IV categories of abnormal psychology.
Prerequisites Required: PSYC 121, PSYC 250 and Junior Standing
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
SOC 255 | Diversity Issues in the United States (3 credit hours)
This course provides a comprehensive review of majority-minority relations in the United States and begins with an introduction of the sociological framework of the study of minorities, culture, prejudice, discrimination and intergroup relations. Subsequent weeks will be spent learning specifically about the experiences of a wide variety of minority groups, each starting with a socio-historical perspective and ending with a sociological analysis of their contemporary situation.
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
SOC 300 | Contemporary Social Problems (3 credit hours)
This course is an introduction to the causes, treatment, and prevention of selected social problems with particular emphasis on the problems of conflict and inequality.
General Studies Outcome: Community, Regional & Global Studies/Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
SOC 322 | The World's Religions (3 credit hours)
This course provides an introduction to the world's major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism,and Christianity. Central to the understanding of each will be knowledge of: location and history of the origins of the faith, especially in relation to world history; the difference between philosophy and religion, and where each fits; basic theological concepts; and social teachings. Dual listed as PHIL 322.
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
SOC 340 | The Family (3 credit hours)
This course provides an examination of the role of the family in contemporary society with an emphasis on the factors influencing the family structure, functions, and roles, and their implications for both the community and individuals at varying stages of the family life cycle.
General Studies Outcome: Methods of Inq & Explanatory Schema – Soc Science
SPED 500 | Inclusionary Practices for Special Education (3 credit hours)
This course will provide an overview of the handicapping conditions served under the legislation of IDEA. A review of the law and the eligibility requirements for each identified handicapping condition will be examined. The purpose of the course will be to train general and special educators in practices conducive to creating inclusionary environments in which to teach both regular education and special education students. Best practices regarding the development of an inclusionary program will be presented. Methods of alternative instruction designed to meet individual needs within large group settings at the K-12 level will be discussed. Practice in collaborative techniques will be provided.
Prerequisites required: Graduate Status
SPED 540 | Behavior Management (3 credit hours)
This course will focus on basic principles of behavior modification as well as survey practical applications of this approach. Course content will include theoretical implications, behavioral and functional analysis, targeting behaviors, collecting information, interventions, positive behavioral support, and monitoring for change.
Prerequisites required: Graduate Status


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By now, you've probably heard the latest news in royal fashion: the Queen has switched to fake fur. The news was later confirmed by Buckingham Palace, but it first made its way into the world through The Other Side of the Coin, a memoir by Angela Kelly, the Queen's longtime dresser and designer. The book, which was approved by the Queen and published on October 29, also shares some surprisingly intimate details about Kelly's relationship with the monarch, such as the time she played a prank on the Queen, by putting a toy kookaburra in her room. The Queen's typically sarcastic response? "You're sacked!"
But ultimately, the best reveals are about fashion and the inner workings of the Queen's dressmaking operation. Here are ten of the details worth paying attention to.
- To avoid tipping off bettors before Royal Ascot, Kelly prepares decoy hats and leaves them around Buckingham Palace As the personal adviser, curator, and senior dresser, Kelly takes responsibility for envisioning the Queen's entire look on special days, and Royal Ascot is one of the monarch's favorite celebrations. It's also one of the most secretive parts of the year, thanks to the fact that sports bettors love to guess what color the Queen's hat will be. After one unfortunate year when an insider's tip ruined the whole thing, Kelly came up with a clever solution for the days before the event. She writes:
- The Queen's weirdest piece of jewelry was designed by Prince Philip
For the Queen's 2018 Christmas address, she wore a silver dress and a strange, beetle-shaped brooch. According to Kelly, the scarab brooch features gold, diamonds, and rubies and was designed by Philip personally. He gave it to the Queen in 1966.
- The Queen does repeat outfits—but she has a few rules
Famous for her thriftiness, it makes sense that the Queen would repeat outfits, but because she goes on nearly 300 engagements a year, it's hard to tell when. Kelly says that she keeps detailed records of every outfit, and tries to ensure that the Queen only repeats an outfit every few months. Kelly adds that the general lifespan of a skirt suit or dress is about 25 years.

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Tolouse Low Trax is a solo project by Düsseldorf avant-group Kreidler's Detlef Weinrich. This self-titled EP is a quartet of songs clocking in at some 25 minutes.
The original Toulouse-Lautrec was a French painter, printmaker, draughtsman and illustrator who lead a decadent, bohemian and indeed alcohol-drenched lifestyle in Paris' Montmartre area
during the 1890s. Weinrich's modern time Tolouse Low Trax is not of the Post-Impressionist kind. Tolouse Low Trax holds two remixes; "Sussing - Miles Remodel" (by Miles Whittaker,
from the experimental-industrial techno/dark ambient UK duo Demdike Stare) and "Jeidem Fall - Wolf Müller Mix" (Müller usually records for the label Themes For Great Cities). Those
two tracks were originally lifted off Tolouse Low Trax' album Jeidem Fall (2012) for this remix face-lift. The other two tracks, "Vineland" and "Eisenbahnzunge"
are Tolouse Low Trax originals. I find the last track, "Eisenbahnzunge" to be the best. It's a very cool and stellar track, being a chilling, steady ride. Ice kool.Or, rather, über-kool.
It's a nice EP for a some hot days in June. A perfect chill out time-out.
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In this video we'l share the details of the pen and what we think of it's performance (…we like it…a lot).
Available today in dark blue and light blue and expected in the months to come are yellow, grey, orange, red, green and violet.
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What is the classification?
What are the actions?
• Transiently blocks conduction through the AV node
• Interrupts reentry pathways through the AV node
What are the indications?
• Stable SVT (Supraventricular tachycardia, AVNRT atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia)
• Consider while preparations are made prior to cardioversion
What are the contraindications?
• Allergy to the drug
• Heart block
• Drug-induced tachycardia (e.g. from cocaine)
• Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation
What are the precautions?
Very short duration of action; must reach the heart within 10-20 seconds
What are the common concentrations?
• 6mg/2mL prefilled syringe, 6mg/2ml vial
• 12mg/4ml prefilled syringe, 12mg/4ml vial
What is the adult dosage?
• 1st Dose: 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push (maximum dose 6 mg) with 5-10 mL flush
•2nd Dose: .02 mg/kg rapid IVP (maximum dose 12 mg) with 5-10 mL flush
What is the pediatric dosage?
•1st Dose: 0.1 mg/kg rapid IV push (maximum dose 6 mg) with 5-10 mL flush
•2nd Dose: 0.2 mg/kg rapid IVP (maximum dose 12 mg) with 5-10 mL flush
What are the side effects?
• Headache
• Facial flushing
• Chest pressure
• Nausea
What are the key points?
• Half life less than 10 seconds
• Consider diluting small medication volume of pediatric dosages with 5 mL normal saline, followed by 5-10 mL flush
• Continuous ECG and attempt to capture conversion on ECG paper
• Vital signs before and within 5 minutes after administration
• Position patient supine, consider elevation of legs
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Yieldigo named a 2019 Gartner Cool Vendor in Digital Commerce
Gartner listed Yieldigo as a Cool Vendor in Digital Commerce for 2019 as the only nonamerican startup.
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May 17, 2019, Prague, Czech Republic
Yieldigo, a leader in Price Optimization based on Customer-Centricity, has been named a "Cool Vendor" in Digital Commerce in the May 2019 report by Gartner Inc.
Co-founder and CEO of Yieldigo David Klecka said, "Our mission is to return consumers back into the center of pricing decisions within supermarkets and drugstores. Yieldigo delivers measurable improvements for B2C retail clients via simplicity. The field of AI pricing platforms is still in its infancy. We are delighted Gartner has included us as one of five vendors in its 2019 Cool Vendors in Digital Commerce report. Our transparent solution gives retailers the confidence to embrace this emerging innovative approach that is applicable across any business size and allows them to A/B test the Yieldigo plugin as an enhancement to their other systems and operations. We provide a zero-risk approach in our 'Pricing-as-a-Service' offering with free integration costs, which is what we believe makes us even cooler."
Stanislav Zrcek, General Manager Retail Central and Eastern Europe at Diebold Nixdorf said, "Diebold in CEE included Yieldigo solution into our portfolio because it's bringing great value and benefits to our retail clients while putting the customer into the center of pricing decisions. All is due to the usage of new technologies as neural networks and machine learning."
Gartner subscribers and clients can access the report here Gartner Cool Vendors in Digital Commerce.
Gartner, Cool Vendors in Digital Commerce, Christina Klock et al., 17 May 2019
About Yieldigo
From 2016 Yieldigo helps retailers such as supermarkets, drugstores, and pharmacies to set optimal non-promotional prices to increase profitability. This is done by a proprietary machine learning algorithm that creates a model of consumer's purchasing behavior. It combines retailers' business objectives and creates optimal prices based on both perspectives. As a result, Yieldigo creates a profit uplift for their customers of 5-15% while preserving their revenues and price index.
Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.


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Isotropic Sensor Network Specifications, Null: Ping and Padding Layer
OSI: Transport Layer
Keywords: keep-alive, padding in framing, encapsulation, low communication overhead, sensors, internet of things, embedded systems, sensor networks
Document: ISN-Null-1.0 released on September 15, 2018 by Isotel, (c) All Rights Reserved
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Note: Any adaptations to this specifications made by groups, individuals or companies are according to the license not allowed for general publication, but we strongly encourage you to send your modifications back to us for further consideration for the next releases.
The scope of this project is to define the Isotropic Sensor Network User layers for broadcast and peer to peer connection in distributed sensor area network, wired or wireless, low and high data rate devices, battery powered devices, short-range devices with short operational space, low-cost devices to support trivial sensors, besides the fully featured devices.
The purpose of this specifications is to provide a standard for low complexity, low cost, and low power (aware) consumption devices (sensors) to provide keep alive capability and padding for frame and packet alignment.
Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations¶
- device
- An entity containing this protocol implementation. Also referred as sensor device or just sensor or device.
- frame
- The format of aggregated bits that are transmitted together in time.
- packet
- The format of aggregated bits that are transmitted together in time across the physical medium.
Packet Format¶
|Protocol ID
- Protocol ID:
- defines the unique protocol identification number of the application protocol specific format
Keep alive¶
In many cases the underlying media cannot provide information whether a device is alive or not, or looking from a device side, whether host (peer) is connected or does it exist.
The device and host should thus support keep-alive capability in which, after reception of the packet with Null protocol only, then the queried device should respond either with some valid message or Null.
Some devices may due to internal optimization require padding bytes to align data structure to i.e. 32-bit boundaries. And in other cases packets may need to be filled to account a fixed size. In such cases the Null is used as a padding byte.
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The savings plan season is just getting into full swing. In the first three months of the year, just ahead of the new tax year in early April, there's often a glut of investment money chasing tax-efficient investment products. Chief amongst these is the Individual Savings Account (ISA) and now also the ISA's new offshoot, the Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA).
Our friends at media platform Moneywise look at the pros and cons of investing in IFISAs, which can contain peer-to-peer (P2P) loans of the kind we do at Money&Co.
"An IF Isa allows you to place peer-to-peer lending within an Isa wrapper, so your returns are tax-free. Peer-to-peer lending is where you lend your money directly to individuals and small businesses via a peer-to-peer platform.
"With interest rates as high as 8.7% a year, an IF Isa is certainly tempting. However, your money would no longer be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, which protects up to £75,000 held on deposit in a cash Isa in the event of your bank or building society going bust. So with an IF Isa, you are taking on the risk of losing some or all of your money in return for that extra income.
"Within a stocks and shares Isa, you can hold a variety of stock market investments, such as company shares and investment funds. The Isa wrapper enables them to grow free of income and capital gains tax and with minimal dividend tax."
"We've often written about the importance of checking on security, access and yield before deciding whether or not to make a P2P loan. See earlier articles explaining that capital loaned is at risk, and outlining how we try to minimise that risk by using a rigorous vetting procedure, and taking a charge on our lenders' behalf ion the assets of the company, etc."
Regulatory process
The process of getting full approvals (needed to launch and market an IFISA) from the Financial Conduct Authority has been slower than many expected. Perhaps surprisingly, smaller, newer firms have been jumping to the head of the queue. P2P Financial News reports today: "At present, just 18 companies are authorised to offer IFISAs, most of which are very small firms. Out of the eight members of the Peer-to-Peer Finance Association, only [one] has HMRC approval."
Our latest loan offering from webuyanyhome.com loan is A+ rated and is property-backed – ie, it is secured against property. It is currently 80 per cent funded, with a gross indicative yield of over 8 per cent. The auction closes in five days – and as the offering fills, lower-priced offers of credit can be expected to knock out the more expensive ones.
Crowdfunding & Risk
To learn more about the basics of crowdfunding and peer-to-peer (P2P) business lending, visit our Knowledge Hub. There are also explanatory videos on site. Remember, when you loan capital, it is at risk. Please read the warnings and explanations on site before committing your capital.


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Season 1 — Episode 7
Episode 7
Kyle discovers a new power which enables him to uncover Dries' murder. Suspicion falls on Maui and Lara is forced into an agonizing decision sending the Vaipiti family into crisis. But is Koringo also involved and, if so, can anyone prove it? With Budgie back by his side, Kyle thinks he's finally convinced Aumea to believe him; they are unaware that the Bikers are loose upon the Island with dark intentions of their own.


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My new home is set up with a Ring Alarm. I have brought with me my HomeSeer
HS3 ZEE S2 Edition 18.104.22.1684. Can HomeSeer read Ring sensors? As an example, I'd like to monitor a window that has Ring contact sensors. It would be nice for me to know the status of the window in my HomeSeer events program. Also I'd like to monitor Ring to know when the Ring alarm is active so that lights would flash via HomeSeer program.Thanks for your advice.


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Editor of Fidelity Select Fundranker
Harvey J. Poorbaugh, editor of the Fidelity Select Fundranker newsletter and website, has been investing in mutual funds for over 40 years, using a variety of advice from others and picking up a lot of knowledge along the way. With a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, a Master of Science in Computer Science, additional study in accounting and finance, and over 40 years experience in computing, he has all the skills that were necessary to design and perfect the Fundranker system, to program a computer system to crunch the numbers for it, and to develop this website. He has retired from working 8:00 to 5:00 and now devotes his attention to Fidelity Select Fundranker and his personal investments.


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CatZero is back in Scunthorpe after a four-year break.
During this, our tenth anniversary year, we have successfully completed the first of six new programmes in North Lincolnshire, which will see people supported to transform their lives and futures forever.
Deputy Council Leader Cllr Richard Hannigan, representatives from Jobcentre Plus and friends and relatives attended a celebration event for successful participants, held at the Baths Hall. And they heard some inspirational stories of how CatZero has helped this first new group of Scunthorpe individuals.
Sophie Linford, 21, from Scunthorpe told the audience: "I had no confidence or motivation to do anything. But I stand here now, talking to you all with so much more strength to believe in myself, to get things moving and back together and I can't thank CatZero enough. The qualifications I have gained too, will be so helpful. Thanks for giving me so much more confidence and the courage to apply for University."
Jordan Godwin, 21, also from Scunthorpe, who has now applied for cruise ship work, added: "I would recommend this to anyone, it will change your life around. I have done other programmes before, but nothing like this."
The new Scunthorpe programmes, supported by the European-funded CLLD (Community Led Local Development), which is administered through North Lincolnshire Council, will see up to 14 unemployed people on each course – all with different issues and challenges that they need to overcome.
Our CatZero team takes individuals through a series of team-building activities, business support work, volunteering, CV compilation, mock interviews and personal one-to-ones. Together the 14 individuals on this first CLLD course achieved 142 certificates of achievement and qualifications, including food hygiene and health and safety, with a 95 per cent pass rate.
The participants also experienced an eight-day sail from the Humber to the Orkney Islands. On four-hour on and four-hour off shifts, they sailed the boat while carrying out all the on-board duties in an environment, free from peer pressure or outside influence.
The official programme also comes with further move-on and progression support – a factor that is part responsible for our programme retention rate of an excellent 96 per cent.
For our CatZero team it was a welcome return to Scunthorpe after a four-year-break. Programme manager Pete Tighe said: "We are delighted to be back here, working with a group of people who have wanted to be inspired, to move from the lives they have now to the lives they want. Well done Scunthorpe for rising to the challenge."
To enquire about future CLLD programmes in Scunthorpe email [email protected]


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Small Solar Systems for Preppers
Small Solar Systems for Preppers
Next Course: TBA
Cost: FREE
Contact Us to sign up for this class!
In this hour long talk, you'll learn the basics of a solar power system. We have a roof mounted system right here in the store to show proof of concept for that type of system, as well as a couple of other more portable systems for your inspection.
Learn about the few, simple components you need to create your own solar system at home for far less than store bought, pre-assembled systems. We'll help you figure out what your true basic needs are, which will define how big of a system you really need.
We like to take the mystique out of solar. It's really not that complex and can be done by anyone with the drive to do so. Solar power can be relatively inexpensive, easy to assemble, easy to use and maintain, and most importantly it can give you an edge in a serious disaster or crisis by providing much needed capabilities.


text: Sushi-go-round in Numazu: Restaurant Ikeikemaru Do you like kaiten sushi? You go to this kind of restaurant with friends or family and don't worry too much about the bill… Because it's a cheap sushi restaurant, right? Well, it depends on the appetite of your party. There's a scene in the Japanese drama, Nodame Cantabile (about musicians), where Nodame eats only the cheap sushi such as tamagoyaki (rolled egg), and her friend Chiyaki eats only the expensive sushi such as sea urchin or other delicacies. They ended up paying a lot even though Nodame thought they would need no more than 3000 yen. This is exactly what happened when my Japanese husband and I stopped by Ikeikemaru, sushi-go-round restaurant in Numazu. I have a confession to make: this was my first experience of eating at such a restaurant. I don't really like raw fish and rarely eat sushi. But I was curious about how it works. At first, it was delightful to look at all these colorful plates moving round and round. Then it dawned on me that most of the sushi had been there way too long to stay fresh. They looked rather weathered, and I probably looked rather disappointed by that revelation. That's when my husband stepped in and started ordering. Things started getting better as our personal plates arrived. But then it became clear that we had ordered too much, and, not the cheapest sushi. The price depends on the color of the plate. We stacked all our plates and I started to calculate the maths in preparation for the shock at the register. In the end, our dinner didn't turn out cheap. However, considering the amount of food we consumed, I think that it was significantly cheaper than eating at a traditional sushi restaurant. I didn't have the courage to try this dessert in Ikeikemaru: ice-cream with hundreds of little eyes of whitebait staring at you. Even the thought of ordering it makes me feel a little sick. Information Restaurant Ikeikemaru Address: 83 Senbonminatocho, Numazu, Shizuoka Opening Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (last order: 9 pm) Regular Holidays: Open daily Telephone: 055-964-2777 (+81-55-964-2777) Access : 15 min. by bus from Numazu Station, South Exit. Bus stop "Numazukou" (沼津港) Distance to airport: 130 km from Haneda Airport Official website (only in Japanese): Restaurant Ikeikemaru Article by Olga Kaneda Comments are closed. Facebook | Share Twitter | Tweet


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Brunswick, ME – The Williams College Ephs (8-6/6-3 NESCAC) defeated the Bowdoin College Polar Bears (8-5/4-5 NESCAC) 11-8 in today's match-up at Howard F. Ryan Field on the campus of Bowdoin College.
Sophomore attack Kevin Stump tallied a game-high six goals to lead the Ephs to their fourth consecutive win..
With 6:40 to go in the first quarter, Kevin Stump scored for the Ephs that would lead to not one, but two three-goal scoring streaks in today's game, which would lead to a huge Eph win today as their regular season schedule is coming to a close.
The Williams College Ephs took control of the first quarter early on, winning the opening face-off and maintaining possession. That translated into the first Eph goal of the day netted by Kevin Stump at 12:02. Nearly three minutes later, the Polar Bears countered back, tying up the score 1-1 with a goal by Matthew Crowell. Williams soon answered back with three straight goals, two more scores by Kevin Stump and one from senior Jared Strauss. With one second left in the first quarter, Brett Kujala assisted by Henry Savage scored for Bowdoin, putting Williams up 4-2.
Bowdoin continued this momentum and at 12:23 found a goal by Jimmy Young assisted by Brett Kujala to allow the Polar Bears to be down by aone-goal. For the remainder of the quarter, the Williams offense took control of the ball and had two unanswered goals, both by sophomore attackman Kevin Stump to put the Ephs up 6-3 going into halftime.
Coming out at halftime, Williams netted a goal early on at 14:05 by sophomore LSM Rock Stewart. Two minutes later, the Polar Bears countered back after a score by Brett Kujala, assisted by Jimmy Young. Soon, Williams freshman Cory Lund netted back-to-back goals to give the Ephs a 9-4 lead. Less than one minute later, Bowdoin's Reed Baker scored for the Polar Bears off of a quick feed by Zach Chandler. With 2:30 left to go in the third quarter, sophomore John Hincks netted a goal to re-establish the Ephs' five-score lead: Williams 10 – Bowdoin 5.
The Polar Bears began to make a comeback during the first few minutes of the fourth quarter, scoring two unanswered goals by Sam Carlin and Bret Kujala assisted by Sam Langan. After great defense displayed by both teams, Kevin Stump broke the lull with a score during the last 45 seconds to bring the score to 11-7, Williams. In the final 17 seconds, Jeff Powers assisted by James Strabley netted the final score of the game for Bowdoin: Williams 11 – Bowdoin 8.
The Ephs used one goalie today, George Peele, who finished with 12 saves in 60 minutes of play. The Polar Bears also used one goalie this afternoon as well and John Young made 16 saves in 60 minutes in the net.
The Polar Bears were led by Brett Kujala with three scores and one assist, followed by Jimmy Young with one goal and one assist.
The Ephs were led by sophomore Kevin Stump with a whopping six goals followed by Cory Lund with two scores.
Eph head coach George McCormack stated, "Very good win on the road. Bowdoin is always a tough team and we feel fortunate to be on the winning side today coming into our final regular season game."
The Ephs return to action this coming Wednesday when they will play away in a NESCAC match-up at Middlebury College, taking on the Panthers at 5pm. The Bowdoin College Polar Bears will next play away in a NESCAC match-up against Tufts, taking on the Jumbos on Wednesday at 7pm.


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And in return an excellent package is on offer in a friendly and stable working environment. Previous experience and qualifications are of benefit but are not essential to work for us as we are more interested in you as a person.
Please e-mail your CV and any further questions to email@example.com or call 020 8355 3443.
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As he and his team prepare for Boxing Day's League One clash with Port Vale, Jon Whitney has spoken to the local press and revealed that he has given his squad Christmas Day, off as he believes it is important for them to spend the festive period with their families.
Speaking via the Express & Star, Jon said; "We had three really good days training on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We had yesterday off. But now it's a two-day coaching block, today and Saturday. We will have Christmas Day off because I think that is important. As I player I came in on Christmas Day a few times. But I want to give the players the day with their families.
"If you have an away game that is some distance I can understand coming in. And the players who live more than an hour away will be encouraged to stay in the hotel on Sunday night. That way they won't have to travel too far for the pre-match meeting. But all the lads will be ready. I trust them. They are disciplined professionals.
"There are pros and cons to training on Christmas Day. Everyone has got different views. But my view is to stay at home, rest, be with your family. Enjoy the festive activities but be disciplined because you are still a professional athlete. But my players know that. We will be OK."
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Living and working in Europe, Eurofound's 2017 yearbook, provides a snapshot of the latest developments in the work and lives of Europeans as recounted in the Agency's research activities over the course of 2017. As economies recover, Eurofound reported on the positive trends in employment, with rising numbers in work and a continued expansion of employment in good jobs. It also provided an updated account of quality of life in Europe post-crisis, showing that on many dimensions Europeans are doing as well as before the crisis, if not better.
Challenges remain, nevertheless: labour markets are beset by long-term unemployment, underemployment and high levels of inactivity; quality of life in many dimensions is poor within certain population groups, and disparities between countries are sometimes stark. Eurofound's work provides a reservoir of knowledge to inform policymakers at EU and national levels in addressing such challenges.
Read the full Eurofound report Living and working in Europe 2017.


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How did FieldPLANR achieve being the best recycling software for 2018? Read on to know how and also why it will remain the same.
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Make the most out of your investment by boosting your property maintenance services software. Follow the simple steps discussed for all major modules involved.
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Field Service Management Solution: An Incredibly Easy Method That Works For AllContinue reading
Field service management software solution streamlines workflow & automates all related tasks including the scheduler. Get organized to provide better services.
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Make Your Field Service Management Solution A RealityContinue reading
Field service management (FSM) makes onsite service management seamless. An ideal FSM solution also provides CRM, purchase orders, dedicated app and more.
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An Essential oil diffuser is one of the most effective ways to give your house a pleasant scent. But the problem is with consistent usage, these diffusers need proper cleaning. If you are looking for how to clean an essential oil diffuser, then keep reading the post because we are going to share some of the most effective ways to clean oil diffusers. Essential oil diffusers break down the essential oils into tiny particles that travel in the air to change the feel of the room and also boost your mood. Using a diffuser on a regular basis makes it important to clean it for the best performance. These diffusers build up a residue that affects their efficiency and experience quality. But here is a question how can you know that your diffuser needs cleaning? Here are some main factors for cleaning.
Diffuser starts making annoying noises
- It diffusers poorly
- Noises become louder
- Lack of mist of low fragrance
It may happen that none of the above situations occurs but it may start looking rather grimy and gross. Almost every diffuser comes with proper instructions for how to clean them. But still, there are many ways to clean essential diffuser effectively. Let's take a look at various ways on how to clean an essential oil Diffuser.
How to Clean an Essential Oil Diffuser
It is always a good idea to carefully read the recommendations specific to the diffuser. Take a look at the manual and see the suggestions. Do not forget to note the specifics of the warranty. For instance, a diffuser warranty may become void when vinegar is used to clean it. If you are on sure what to use and what not to, check their website or call the customer service.
How to Clean an Essential Oil Diffuser
- Material Required
- Water
- Vinegar
- Q-tip or soft cloth
First of all, fill your water reservoir half full and then add ½ teaspoon of white vinegar. Now run the oil diffuser for 5-10 minutes to let the water and vinegar mixture to work through it and loosen up the gunk.
Now turn off the diffuser and unplug it. Dump the water out of the reservoir. Now wipe out the diffuser insider using a small brush, q-tip or soft cloth. Don't forget to pay special attention to clean the sensor because it may cause some issues when they get dirty. Also, you can use lemon essential oil drop to your q-tip or brush if needed to cut through additional grime.
Remember when dumping, pay attention to the machine or motor because if water enters into them, it will ruin it.
Take a soft cloth and wipe down the machine outside to remove any smudges, fingerprints, etc. You can use water, vinegar water solution or a gentle cleaning solution to damp the cloth. Fill the diffuser using the freshwater and your favorite essential oil to enjoy the best fragrance.
2. How to Clean Essential Oil Diffuser without Vinegar
- Material Required
- Cotton Brush
- Dish Detergent
- Water
Pour the water into the water reservoir. Be careful, because the pouring the water out from the diffuser may damage it if the water spill on the operation buttons.
Clean both inside and outside of the oil diffuser. Dab a little amount of natural dishwashing detergent on the cotton brush. Use the cloth to give your tank a decent wipe down, cleaning the grime and wipe down the outside of the oil diffuser.
Always use natural cleaners with no chemical additives. Remember, harsh chemicals may harm the diffuser.
Take a cloth dampened with the water. Rub the cloth inside the tank and also on the outside of oil diffuser. It will remove the soap residue. Rub the oil diffuser with a clean rug until all the water running off is cleaned.
3.How to Clean a Diffuser with Lemon Juice or Citric Acid
- Material needed
- Lemon juice or Citric Acid
- Clean water
- Clean cloth
Although citric acid or lemon juice is not popular like vinegar but it can clean greasy items perfectly. When cleaning an essential oil diffuser, it is an excellent choice. Lemon juice or citric acid is a cost-effective way of cleaning various products. If you are looking to clean essential oil diffuser without vinegar, use citric acid as it doesn't cause any smell. The cleaning agent is available in the form of crystalline powder and is easily available in the local stores.
Fill the half reservoir with the clean water and add a small amount of lemon juice or citric acid to it. Leave it for some time and then clean the inside and outside of the diffuser with the clean cloth. Enjoy the brand new essential oil diffuser with the best fragrance.
Be careful while cleaning because inhaling the powder may cause throat irritation and breathe shortness. Therefore, don't forget to wear a dust mask while using this method.
Avoiding Common Mistakes
Most oil diffusers can be cleaned safely using these methods. But, every diffuser has different features. There may be special cleaning instructions, so it is essential to check such cleaning instructions before cleaning.
Don't forget to remove oil, vinegar, and water after each use. The longer you leave oil and water sit in your diffuser, the tougher it will be to clean. Every time you clean the diffuser, dump out the oil and excess water from it. It will keep the diffuser neat and clean, cutting back on cleaning time.
Empty and unplug the diffuser before cleaning it. Don't start cleaning the diffuser when it is still plugged into the switch. Every time you clean it, unplug the diffuser. If there is any oil sitting or water in the diffuser, make sure to dispose of them before cleaning.


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OUT of the tourism hub of Victoria Falls emerged a music outfit called Mokoomba — which has probably become Zimbabwe's biggest music export to the world apart from Oliver Mutukudzi — and the band continues to win hearts wherever they perform in the world.
The soundtrack of their music derives its strength from their energetic songs about traditional life, history and culture in Victoria Falls.
The group has, in many ways, put Zimbabwe on the global map with their richly traditional Tonga music.
The group's work as a cultural entity tallies with sentiments expressed by National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) director Elvas Mari during a sports and culture tourism development workshop held at the Harare International Conference Centre on Thursday.
Mari said arts and culture played a critical role in boosting and developing tourism in the country and outside arts and culture, tourism would not exist.
"Arts is the reason why tourists come. They come to explore the uniqueness of Zimbabwe from our food, music to dances. That is the attraction that they follow," he said.
Mari said the country had much to offer the world in terms of arts and culture, with four of the top five stone sculptors in the world originating from Zimbabwe. He said this was yet another drawcard that could be used to lure more tourists to the country.
Mari emphasised that without arts and culture there would be no tourism. He said: "The arts which represent the unique cultural practices in terms of how we dance, sing, the books that we write and the films that we show, our heritage and the Great Zimbabwe as a record of how we lived (in the past) is the software of tourism."
The Nacz director stressed the importance of cultural festivals such as the Harare International Festival of the Arts and the Victoria Falls Carnival which draw thousands of foreigners as ways of attracting tourists to the country.
He spoke on the need to find ways of incorporating indigenous knowledge systems, through traditional leaders, to help ensure that the tourism products are more attractive and can be used to draw more tourists.
Mari encouraged tourism authorities to ensure that the galleries across the country were scanned and made easily accessible to make tourists' visits memorable.
He said it was important to have various arts centres and hailed the government initiative to have arts centres all over the country for the enjoyment of both local and international tourists.


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D is for Dahab's Deserts
This isn't the first scene that usually comes to mind when people think of Dahab. Typically, visions of gorgeous blue waters, golden sandy beaches, and amazing marine life are what draw people to this little town in South Sinai. But just a ten-minute walk from our shores and you can find yourself in the serenity of Dahab's desert wadis. And since the region has been blessed with (relatively) quite a bit of rain this winter, the desert is already starting to spring into life! Besides these delicate yellows blossoms, there are beetles, birds, butterflies, grasshoppers, and even large Dabb lizards creeping about. Exploring these wadis – and all the incredible wildlife within – has been one of my favorite past-times since moving here. I have been fascinated most by the desert plants and I am happy to announce that I have finally completed my book Wandering through Wadis: A nature-lovers's guide to the flora of South Sinai.
It is currently available as an eBook in PDF format, with plans on Kindle and Nook versions to be completed by spring. Visit the links to learn more about the book, download a free sample, or purchase online.


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The new Escape range is better equipped and more refined to offer even greater value for money. Impressive inside and out, with new practical features and models starting at around £32,000, it is perfect for the growing market of people who want to buy a new well-equipped motorhome but do not want to spend the larger amounts needed for other models.
Built by the Swift Group and sold through the Swift and Bessacarr dealer networks, the Escape comes with the backing of a major British manufacturer making it a solid choice with a comprehensive after sales service.
The full New Escape range will be launched at the National Boat Caravan and Outdoor Show 22-27 February at the NEC Birmingham.
The new range offers 5 models, including a new 696, providing a great choice of layouts:
- 622 – 4 berth rear lounge high line with 1 designated passenger seat
- 624 – 5 berth end kitchen high line with 3 designated passenger seats
- 664 – 4 berth fixed bed low line with 3 designated passenger seats
- 686 – 6 berth end lounge high line with 5 designated passenger seats
- 696 – NEW 6 berth with bunkroom at the rear which doubles as a storage area with external access, 5 designated passenger seats
New freestyle graphics cleverly connect the Imperial Blue cab with the gloss white body which features one piece-thick gauge aluminium walls finished with moulded skirts and lower rear panel with stylish light clusters. New wheel trims finish the overall striking appearance.
Based on the Fiat Ducato, the Escape comes with a 100 MJ engine as standard which provides class-leading power and performance for this low weight range. Even the new 696 is within the 3.5 tonne maximum weight limit for Class B driving licenses.
Cab features include driver's airbag, ABS brakes, electrically operated and tinted cab windows , remote central locking of cab doors with immobiliser with rolling code, radio/CD/MP3 player with i-Pod input and thermal cab window covers to offer a level of specification you would expect in a coachbuilt motorhome.
New strong redwood body and floor framing specially treated to resist moisture and fungal attack provides better durability and the gas regulator now comes with a stainless steel braided hose for improved reliability.
A new LED exterior light is above the entrance door which leads in to the well appointed interior with new 'Mali Acacia' wood grain offering richer colouring with a defined wood grain texture, cream leather look trim and new soft furnishings.
Removable carpets are fitted over new heavy duty durable floor vinyl. The cab seats are upholstered to match the seating and in the 664 model the cab seats swivel so they can be used as an extension to the living area.
Good storage is provided with secure positive catches to the stylish overhead locker doors and seat tops with beech slats are sprung assisted for easy access to storage areas below (except travelling seats). The fixed bed mattress in the 664 model is sprung for comfort and all models have double glazed opening windows with night-latch ventilation and a large rooflight in the lounge area with flyscreen and adjustable blind.
Kitchens are well appointed with all appliances having electronic ignition. There is a combined thermostatic oven and grill, 3 burner gas hob with glass lid and 80 Litre fridge with 230V, gas and 12V operations. The new granite effect moulded kitchen sink comes with a removable drainer and food grade nylon chopping board and there is dedicated storage for both items when not in use. The chrome finished brass pillar tap and pressurised fresh water system provide a reliable high performance water supply.
Washrooms feature the latest Thetford C250 toilet with electric flush and 18 litre wheeled holding tank and thick entrance door with domestic style mortice lock and handle. Again chrome finished brass mixer and shower taps add to the quality feel.
Three 230V sockets cater for modern demands and a Trumastore gas and electric water heater and 3kW gas space heater provide plenty of hot water and room heating. A new easy access mains consumer unit and larger easier to read 12V control panel have been fitted.
Key options include a 130 MJ diesel engine for 686 and 696 models and a special value upgraded 'Comfort pack' worth £700 for only £499 consisting of: New electric entrance stop with automatic drive-away retraction, Easy action concertina door flyscreen, Ultraheat dual fuel blown air heating system ducted to living, sleeping and washroom areas, pleated blind system for cab window and a pair of scatter cushions.
Nick Page, Commercial Director for Swift Group commented "We picked up the need for a modern Motorhome with a good standard specification within the £30K to £35K price bracket some time ago and the Escape range has proved to be very popular. The new Escape range is even better looking inside and out and is even more functional and durable. To help people who want to renew their motorhome, they provide outstanding value and comfort for a very affordable price in a sector of the market that will grow in the current economic climate.'
Key features
- Class-leading performance and economy from Fiat's 100 MultiJet diesel engine with 5-speed gearbox
- New - Heavy duty chassis extensions ready for optional homologated towbar
- Electrically operated and tinted cab windows
- Remote central locking of cab doors and immobiliser with rolling code
- Radio/CD/MP3 player with iPod connection
- Thermal cab window covers
- One-piece, 5000 Series marine grade aluminium metallic silver sidewalls
- Lap and diagonal seat belts on all designated passenger seats Secure positive catches on all furniture doors
- Seat tops with beech slats, spring-assisted for easy access (except travelling seats)
- New heavy duty, durable floor vinyl
- Removable carpets
- Heki rooflight in lounge area with flyscreen and adjustable pleated blind
- Combination thermostatic oven and grill with electronic ignition
- Three 230V sockets
- 300 Watt charger/transformer for 12V supply
- 70 amp-hour leisure battery in exterior access locker
- 65 litre internal fresh water tank with level sensor
- 68 litre waste water tank with level sensor
Key options
- 130 MultiJet diesel engine with 6-speed gearbox (686 and 696 only)
- Special Value Comfort Pack (Price £499, normal retail value over £700) consisting of:-
- New: Electric entrance step with automatic drive-away retraction
- Easy action concertina door flyscreen
- Ultraheat dual fuel blown air heating system ducted to living, sleeping and washroom areas
- Pleated windscreen blind
- Pair of scatter cushions


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Since I shop for my husband all the time and find the most amazing deals and items for him I thought I'd share here what he loves. Most of these items are worn and loved by him and some are on my list to get for him.
I would describe my husband's style a mix between preppy and California casual, of course he doesn't know this (LOL) but that is his comfort zone for dressing.
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The men's shopping page is in development and will update every once in a while so check back whenever you need something.
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United States of America
- The Basics
- Currency
- Useful Contacts
- Visa & Passport
Airports in Mobile
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
Mobile Regional Airport is located about 13 miles (21km) west of central Mobile.
Getting to the city
The Airport Boulevard connects the airport to the city of Mobile, taxis and rental cars are readily available. Several door-to-door shuttle services are also available and these can be pre-booked. Some hotels offer airport pick-ups. Uber, and other app-based taxi services, are also available.
GMT -6 (GMT -5 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).
Mobile Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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Louis Althusser bequeathed to his students and coworkers a rich but problematic legacy, not least of all with respect to his notion of the unconsciousness of ideology. Traditionally, even among Marxists, the latter had been associated with the conscious realm of ideas, thereby giving rise to the notion of a "false consciousness." From the Althusserian standpoint, by way of contrast, ideology was profoundly unconscious in its operations. Two of Althusser's students, Michel Foucault and Juan Carlos Rodríguez, rose to meet the challenge posed by this facet of their former master's work, although to very antithetical effect. In Foucault, Althusser's original insight underwent a radical transformation from which it emerged, stripped of its Marxist framework, as a discursive unconsciousness, materialized in the rules that governed discourse and, subsequently, in social institutions and practices. Rodríguez, on the other hand, reworked the notion of ideological unconsciousness into an ideological unconscious. Understandably, Foucault's work found favor with a bourgeois academy that, throughout the 1980s and 1990s, increasingly abandoned Marxism to embrace conservative forms of postmodernism and neo-liberalism. During the same period, Rodríguez struggled to make his presence felt from the margins of the global academy. By a curious irony, however, his very location afforded a perfect vantage point from which to study the workings of ideological conflict. His notion of the ideological unconscious remains a seminal if still neglected concept.
Keywords: Louis Althusser, Michel Foucault, Juan Carlos Rodríguez, discourse, ideology, the unconscious, Marxism, power, exploitation, Don Quixote, Jorge Luis Borges, state/stage, communication and critical studies
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With its bustling city centre, the Mighty Murray River running through its centre, history, culture, rolling valleys and wineries, you are sure to find a host of activities that you will love to enjoy while holidaying in Albury Wodonga. Located either side of the Murray River the city of Albury Wodonga is a collective mix of the modern era and past times, where grand old homes stand together with architecturally designed buildings, stately homes and rustic cottages where the tree lined streets welcome you into a hive of activity where all travellers will find something to do or see no matter what time of year it may be.
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I am Bumble Bee for your little busy bee!
Your little one will love this special bumble bee.
Buzzy Bee is ever so cute and loveable!
Your child will get to play four wonderful learning songs over and over again. Located on the back of the head your little rocker will find 4 colored shapes that activate lovely songs that teach the ABC's, the 123's, identification of colors, shapes and so much more.
Buzzy Bee is a real early educational game, which could be vital in your child's life and as it is well known "the early bee gets the honey." A diversion but fitting!
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As I said, I didn't mean to kill her.
I didn't know her, there was no malice, I was only defending myself.
Okay, maybe I did defend myself more than I should have, but it wasn't meant to happen.
She kept hitting me for fucks sake. What was I meant to do?
As I told the other officer, we had only met that night although we had been chatting on the phone for a few weeks.
No sex wasn't mentioned, not on the phone and it wasn't even mentioned in the pub, but to be fair, there was some implicit undertones when I asked her if she wanted to come back to mine.
Yes I was surprised when she said yes. Quite taken aback to be honest. We'd had a few kisses and then a bit of a snog, but I didn't think she'd come back to mine never mind spend the night.
What girl goes back to a guy's house that she's just met and not think that sex is on the agenda?
Yes, I know that there still has to be consent, but it was her that asked me to take her to bed.
Yes, she asked me, it's really not that unbelievable is it? I mean I'm not exactly Brad Pitt but I don't look like that ginger fucker Ed Sheeran either. Besides, I can be quite funny and charming when I have to.
We were snogging and one thing led to another, before you know it, we are half naked on the couch, having oral sex, or more exactly she was sucking me while I was fingering her and that's when she wanted to go upstairs.
Yes she said it. I swear and everything was fine at that point.
Well the trouble really started when I was just about to cum.
She was on her back with her legs in the air and I was fucking her hard.
No not that hard, as I said there wasn't any malice or anger, I was just close to orgasm.
I told her I was coming, because I was and that's when she did it.
She racked her nails down my back just at the moment of orgasm.
It was fucking agony and quite off-putting to be honest.
I asked her what the fuck she was doing?
She didn't say anything, that was when she whacked me on the face. That's when I got the bruise.
Yes it was hard, a punch, not a slap, completely fucking weird if you ask me.
What do you think I fucking did?
I got off her and asked her what the fuck she was doing?
She said it was a sex thing.
I thought, naah that doesn't work for me, that's away across my boundaries.
We lay in bed for a while chatting about it, she told me that I must've had a sheltered life. That's just insulting so I told her that I'd call her a cab.
A sheltered life? Me? Not really, but I'm just not into weird games and violence is completely off the cards.
She got up and sat on the side of the bed. We didn't speak for a few minutes and then she asked me if we could try again.
I said no, I was kinda freaked out at this point. I didn't want her in my house. Would you want to sleep and have a potentially violent stranger hanging around ?
She was getting dressed and started calling me names. I wasn't bothered. I got dressed too.
She called me a weirdo, I just laughed.
We went downstairs and I called her a cab. They said it would be a 30 minutes wait. That's when she started to get more agitated and aggressive.
Just name calling. Calling me a prick, a wanker, all sorts of other shit.
I asked her if she wanted a tea or a coffee.
She had a tea, I did too.
We sat on the couch quietly for a while, that's when I recorded the conversation on my phone.
I was a bit worried that she might do something strange like try and cry rape or something. I thought she was a nutter and likely to try anything. So I wanted to get it on my phone that we had consensual sex and then things had got weird after she hit me.
You don't need to tell me what's on the recording. I haven't played it back fully. Just enough to know that I'd covered the potential rape claims.
What happened next? For fucks sake, that's when everything went crazy.
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By Jonas Siegel
PITTSBURGH — Gary Bettman shovelled a little more dirt on NHLers playing at the 2018 Olympics.
Speaking before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in his annual state of the union address, the NHL commissioner said nothing had changed with regard to the PyeongChang Games since a firm announcement last month that the league would not attend.
Bettman denied apparent suggestions from the International Ice Hockey Federation and NHL Players' Association that it was still an "open issue."
"It is not and has not been," said Bettman. "I hope that was definitive enough."
In stamping home that point, Bettman confirmed Tampa as the site of the 2018 all-star game and said a schedule for the 2017-18 season would be announced in late June.
IIHF president Rene Fasel said last month that there was "still some space" to convince Bettman. Fasel believed the NHL needed to be in PyeongChang, South Korea, to grow their brand internationally.
Bettman repeated familiar arguments against the NHL attending, however, including the season disruption required of the Games.
"We're not anti-Olympics, we're anti-disruption to the season," Bettman said.
NHL players have attended every Winter Olympics since 1998 and one, Alex Ovechkin, said he would go in 2018 regardless of the league's stance. Bettman declined to say how the league would handle such a circumstance, but said there was an "expectation that none of our players are going."
During a recent trip to China, Bettman said Chinese officials hadn't asked whether the league would attend the 2022 Olympics. They were more concerned, he suggested, with developing winter sports.
Speaking for just under an hour to a room of about 100 people with players from the Nashville Predators warming up next door, Bettman added that the coach's challenge was working as intended — both with regard to offside and goaltender interference. He also lauded the close nature of the NHL post-season and "competitive balance" which had delivered the Predators to their first Stanley Cup Final.
Bettman confirmed an earlier report of an outdoor game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals next March and thought Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was engaging in gamesmanship when he complained about the treatment of captain Sidney Crosby.
"Maybe he's trying to tweak the officials a little bit," Bettman said.
Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly hinted at the salary cap likely remaining flat at US$73 million (or slightly up) next season.