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Count down to Citizen Science Day with NOAA
At NOAA, we rely on citizen scientists to help us monitor the ocean and atmosphere. From now until Citizen Science Day on April 14, 2018, we're celebrating these dedicated volunteer researchers and the programs they support. We will be highlighting one program each day from April 2 through April 14.
Citizen science engages people in important research that contributes to a greater understanding of Earth system science. With so many projects to choose from, there's something for everyone — whether it's an online crowdsourcing program you can do anytime, an app that helps you report real-time observations of weather or wildlife on your smartphone, or a research project that lets you contribute detailed observations from your home or community.
Citizen Science Dayoffsite link is our opportunity to thank our intrepid volunteers and invite others to get involved. As we count down through these examples, we hope that you are inspired to find a project that's right for you.
1. CrowdMag app
Citizen scientists can use their smartphones to measure Earth's magnetic fields with NOAA's CrowdMag app, available for Apple and Android. This information helps improve airplane and ship navigation around the world. Your smartphone can see the Earth's main magnetic field and many local magnetic field sources such as bridges, iron pipes, and other metal objects. Through crowdsourcing, citizen scientists map the magnetic field across the globe by simply moving around with their smartphone, and CrowdMag automatically and anonymously sends the data back to NOAA. Become a citizen scientist and join NOAA's research team studying the Earth's geomagnetic field.
2. Ocean Video Lab
Interested in exploring the unknown ocean? Anyone, anywhere can use the Ocean Video Laboffsite link portal to help scientists review underwater video from research cruises. Citizen scientists identify interesting observations in the videos. Researchers can then analyze those sightings in detail without having to view hours of footage. Citizen scientists can also review archived video, potentially unearthing new discoveries. Ocean Video Lab's citizen science interface is developed in partnership with Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatoryoffsite link of Columbia University, NOAA's Office of Exploration and Research, and the University of Rhode Island Inner Space Centeroffsite link with grant funding from a NOAA Big Earth Data Initiative grant.
3. Cyclone Center
Citizen scientists are helping climatologists decipher and understand tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons. Cyclone Centeroffsite link analyzes hundreds of thousands of hurricane satellite images using input from citizen scientists worldwide. Tropical cyclones produce devastating impacts in coastal regions around the globe. By answering questions about a past storm's intensity, you can add new information about these powerful storms. You can complete your first image in just five minutes, helping scientists get the data they need to make better predictions. The Cyclone Center is the result of a partnership between NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, the Cooperative Institute for Climate and Satellitesoffsite link, the University of North Carolina at Ashevilleoffsite link, the Risk Prediction Initiativeoffsite link, and Zooniverseoffsite link.
4. mPING app
Is it raining? Hailing? Snowing? Drizzling? Believe it or not, your observations can help improve weather forecasts. Using the mPING (Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground), app available for Apple and Android, citizen scientists can report the type of precipitation they are experiencing. Weather radar don't "see" close to the ground, so these anonymous reports can improve weather computer models. The information can also be used by road maintenance crews and the aviation industry to warn about icy or hazardous conditions. mPING was developed by NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory, the University of Oklahomaoffsite link, and the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studiesoffsite link.
5. National Weather Service SKYWARN Program
Do you know what to watch for when severe weather threatens? Help keep your community safe by volunteering to become a trained severe storm spotter for NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS). Storm spotters report hazardous weather, helping the NWS issue accurate and timely warnings. Spotters are trained by NWS meteorologists to identify and describe severe local storms, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and floods. Interested? Visit the NWS SKYWARN website and contact your local NWS office to find out about free local and online training.
6. Whale Alert
Endangered whales are killed by ship strikes each year. The most dangerous areas are busy shipping lanes. The Whale Alertoffsite link program invites nature lovers, fishers, and mariners to help reduce ship strikes to whales. The success of Whale Alert depends on citizen scientists who report observations while whale watching from land and at sea. When a whale sighting is tagged in the app, the information is uploaded to a database used by biologists and resource managers. Whale Alert is supported by NOAA, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, and many other partnersoffsite link.
7. Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow (CoCoRaHS) Network
The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow (CoCoRaHS) Networkoffsite link is a group of volunteer observers who measure precipitation from their backyards in all 50 states. Citizen scientists and weather lovers of any age can participate by installing low cost equipment and recording their measurements online. The data is used by a wide variety of experts, ranging from meteorologists and hydrologists to insurance adjusters and engineers. The data you collect can contribute to severe storm warnings, water resource analysis, and regional drought monitoring. Want to get involved? Sign upoffsite link to become an observer.
8. Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project
The Marine Debris Monitoring and Assessment Project (MDMAP) is a citizen science project from the NOAA Marine Debris Program that engages NOAA partners and volunteers to survey and record the amount and types of marine debris on shorelines across the nation. Each partner in the MDMAP network selects a nearby shoreline monitoring site that they return to monthly to conduct surveys and submit data to the MDMAP database. The program provides meaningful data to help researchers identify the most common debris types and sources and develop effective prevention strategies. Over 340 monitoring sites have been registered with MDMAP.
9. Signs of the Seasons
Signs of the Seasonsoffsite link is a New England citizen science program that trains volunteer observers to collect data on phenology, the study of seasonal change and timing. In addition to gathering valuable data for research projects, Signs of the Seasons increases connection to place among New Englanders. Signs of the Seasons has trained nearly 600 volunteers, from retirees to students, and provides ongoing support with access to new observation and data exploration tools. Signs of the Seasons is a partnership between Maine Sea Grantoffsite link, the University of Maine Cooperative Extensionoffsite link, and the USA National Phenology Networkoffsite link.
10. Snapshot CalCoast Bioblitz
During the Snapshot CalCoast Bioblitzoffsite link, volunteers help capture the biodiversity along the California coast by taking photos of plants and animals. BioBlitzes are citizen scientist-driven surveys to record all living things in a particular area. Snapshot CalCoast is a California statewide effort to document coastal biodiversity, focusing on intertidal zones in marine protected areas. University of Southern California Sea Grantoffsite link and partners are leading a bioblitz at Pelican Cove in Palos Verdes on June 18, 2018.
11. New Hampshire Coastal Research Volunteers
New Hampshire Sea Grant's Coastal Research Volunteersoffsite link program connects citizen scientists with researchers and natural resource managers in the New Hampshire Seacoast region. Coastal Research Volunteers participate in a wide range of research activities, including beach profile monitoring, dune restoration and research, American eel migration monitoring, oyster reef restoration, horseshoe crab spawning surveys, and more. This program enhances the capacity for local coastal research and builds connections between researchers, community decision makers, and residents.
12. Washington Sea Grant Crab Team
Volunteers help the Washington Sea Grant Crab Teamoffsite link protect Salish Sea shorelines in Washington by monitoring for invasive European green crabs. The recent arrival of the green crab on the U.S. West Coast is cause for concern. The green crab has already invaded coastal communities outside its native range, including South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and both coasts of North America. An able colonizer and efficient predator, this small shore crab has the potential to alter any ecosystem it invades. Since 2015, this citizen science program has established a network of 52 sites monitored by more than 225 volunteers, and partner tribes and agencies, capturing the earliest stages of invasion by this globally damaging crab.
13. LiMPETS (Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students)
LiMPETS (Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students)offsite link is a citizen science program for students, educators, and volunteer groups. Citizen scientists monitor the coastal ecosystems of California's national marine sanctuaries, increasing awareness and stewardship of these important areas. The statewide program connects over 6,000 citizens annually to the ocean, covering more than 60 sites and over 600 miles of California coastline. LiMPETS participants contribute real data for real scientists, experience hands-on scientific endeavors that take place in the field, and become a part of a new generation of informed ocean stewards. The LiMPETS network is a collaborative effort among California's national marine sanctuaries, Greater Farallones Associationoffsite link, and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural Historyoffsite link.
It's Citizen Science Day!
That's a wrap! It's April 14 and Citizen Science Dayoffsite link has arrived. We began our countdown by sharing projects you can do anywhere, anytime. As Citizen Science Day got closer, we zoomed in to highlight local and regional examples. Thanks for joining us and hats off to the dedicated volunteers who make these programs possible.
To find projects near you, check out the Federal Citizen Science Catalogoffsite link. Whether it's joining a crowdsourcing project or reporting on weather right outside your window, we've got a volunteer opportunity for you.


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I don't know what Broken Social Scene intended with their name but sounds like a group of people who wants to put spotlight on what is broken in society and mend it. To help those left behind. Anyway, I can't hear anything in their lyrics that points in this direction. But they are a group of people who make a lot of calm and cool instrumental songs. Here is
Swimmers — Broken Social Scene (2005)
Cranley's gonna make it — Feel good lost (2003) — I have played this one a lot according to last.fm
Be aware that some videos really do the songs more harm than good. Also, try to get hold of decent audio-quality. Some good songs become trash with bad audio-quality, wheras speech sounds ok even with very low bitrate.


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The presidency has assured that President Muhammadu Buhari will properly balance appointments as the executive cabinet begins to take shape.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina made this assurance on Friday morning on a live radio show monitored by Mail Express after outcries trailed the appointments of officials into five more key positions on Thursday evening.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina
According to Adeshina, the president is aware of the concerns of Nigerians who feel that yesterday's appointments and the ones preceding it were lopsided and in favour of the Northern region of the country.
Adeshina, who admitted that he has been inundated with calls in the last 24 hours over the matter, explained that the president was aware of the constitutional provision of 'Federal Character' which directs that all appointments must be shared as equally as possible between the six geo-political zones of the country. He also noted that the appointments have so far been on merit, so Nigerians should understand why the appointments so far have gone the way they have.
"The first thing I tried to call their attention to is the merit of the appointments, the personal merit of each of the persons that have been appointed. We cannot run away from the fact each one of those appointed merit the position. They are qualified.
"But then in terms of the spread, what I often like to say is that the president has the prerogative to make appointments and he knows there is Federal Character in our constitution. I am sure that he bears that in mind as he makes the appointments that will come in the future. I believe that at the end of it all, there will be a balance.
"These are still early days in the appointments he is going to make. At the end of it all, I believe that we are going to have a balance," Adeshina said.
He however argued that some appointments were not the president's fault because he could not control the circumstances surrounding them.
"Don't let us forget that some of those positions (appointments) were by elections, some were statutory whereby the next person in rank took over. There is nothing the president can do about that. If it's an election, what would he do about it because he does not control the elections? The National Assembly came by election, so you can't lay that at the feet of the president.
"The ones that he can control, there are still many of those ahead. (On) this issue of key or not key, I believe that every position can be made key depending on the person that has been appointed and how he applies himself to that position.
"I am sure that by the time we have more appointments coming, you will see that these things will balance out. The president is trying to make a very good job of it and to bring out the very best that Nigeria can afford; those that can bring about the change that we desire to bear on the country. As we go along, we will see that it will balance out."
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Kleopas Alliott Business Consultants' journey, started back in 1990.
Kleopas Alliott is an independent Greek accounting firm with an innovative international orientation and a unique client focus service approach.
With more than 40 highly educated executives, it is one of the leading accounting firms in Greece.
The firm is servicing a vast number of industries such as energy, hotel and leisure, food and beverage, logistics, real estate, retail, e-commerce, bank and finance, constructions, pharmaceutical and individuals.
Kleopas Alliott is renowned for its values – excellence, trust, & confidentiality – and for building long-standing relationships with its clients, based on a sophisticated way of providing services.
The use of cutting edge technologies is integrating these traditional values in a modern and efficient way elevating the added value for the client.
30 Years Experience
Started back in 1990
The firm is committed to provide personalized services and to understand clients' needs in depth, being attentive, responsive and flexible, in a cost effective manner.
Business Assurance is of extremely high importance for Kleopas Alliott. Thus, it has developed and applies rigorous policies to achieve the highest standards to the Personal Data Protection, the Code of Ethical Conduct, and the Anti-Bribery – Anti-Corruption approach, ensuring that its professionals, employees and third parties involved, are acting in compliance with the applicable local and international laws and regulations. The advanced Full Disaster Recovery Plan is completing the comprehensive security strategy of the firm.
40 highly educated executives
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Smooth navigation through complex matters, assuring development of businesses.
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Kleopas Alliott is taking its commitment to the society seriously, participating in a good number of programs to make the community a better place for all. The firm enthusiastically supports a variety of organizations that help children, the elderly and the environment.
Accountancy Firm of the Year 2014 – 2015 – 2016 – 2018


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Fax: 480-644-2923
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If you have been affected by COVID-19, please visit MesaCARES
for available resources for all Mesa residents.
Due to COVID-19 concerns, Housing and Community Development Office will not be open to the public until further notice. Mesa Housing Authority staff is available by telephone, e-mail, or fax only. A secured drop box is available at the front entrance of the office to submit changes or requested documents.
As a reminder, Housing forms are available on this page (below). All change report forms can be submitted to your assigned Housing Specialist via e-mail, fax, mail, or through the secured drop box.
Mesa Housing Authority (MHA) steps during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Currently until further notice from HUD or the State of AZ)
MHA is concerned for our Mesa residents, participants, landlords, and housing staff. MHA has implemented the following changes to our processes to allow continued service to our landlords and participants. If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Housing Specialist.
As a reminder, Housing forms are available on our website. A secured drop box is available at the front entrance of the office for submittal of forms and documentation.
The City of Mesa's Public Housing Authority administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, Security Deposit Assistance program, and other rental assistance programs.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program
The HCV program assists eligible low-income families or individuals in obtaining affordable, decent, sanitary and safe housing in Mesa. Rent is based on the household's income. The portion of rent paid by the Housing Authority is paid directly to the landlord and the participant pays the difference towards the contract rent. For more information, please visit our Wait List Information page.
- Eligibility [PDF]
- Elegibilidad (Spanish) [PDF]
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Voucher (HUD-VASH) program
The HUD-VASH program is for chronically homeless veterans and their families. The Veterans Administration (VA) in Phoenix provides case management and clinic services at its medical centers and community clinics. For these and other veteran services, go to the VA Community Resource & Referral Center at 1500 E. Thomas Rd., Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ 85014, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or call 602-248-6040 or 602-568-7843.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program
The PBV program provides additional housing opportunities for very low- and extremely low-income families and individuals. It gives rental assistance to specific housing units that are determined to be affordable, decent, sanitary and safe. We have project-based vouchers for: Escobedo at Verde Vista, 435 N Hibbert, Mesa, AZ 85201 and La Mesita Apartments, 2254 W Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201. For more information, please visit our Wait List Information page.
- Eligibility [PDF]
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Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
FSS is a voluntary HUD program designed to assist families in the voucher rental assistance program to achieve self-sufficiency through education, training, and employment. Participants will identify career goals and establish a plan to achieve those goals, connect with community resources and services, and receive case management services and encouragement. For more information, please visit our Current Participants page.
Family Unification Program (FUP)
This program assists families involved in the child welfare system who face unstable housing and homelessness. It also serves youth ages 18 to 24 who have left foster care and lack adequate shelter, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Contact your caseworker with the Department of Child Safety (DCS) for more information.
Shelter Plus Care (S+C)
The S+C program provides permanent housing along with supportive services to homeless people with disabilities and their families. The goals are to increase housing stability, skills and/or income, and obtain a greater self-sufficiency. Applicants are referred to the City of Mesa Housing Authority by Save the Family. For more information, contact Save the Family at (480) 898-0228.
Security and Utility Deposit program
The current funding for the Security and Utility Deposit program has been fully committed. We are no longer accepting applications. Please check back for any updates.
This program aids low-income Mesa families and individuals with the refundable portion of their security deposit.
In order to qualify for the refundable portion of their utility deposit, families and individuals will need to be approved. Payments are made directly to the landlord and utility provider.
IHOM (Increasing Housing Opportunities in Mesa)
IHOM provides homeless families and individuals with their application fees and utility assistance. IHOM also provides an incentive to landlords to assist current housing assistance participants with vacancy payments. For more information, please visit our Landlords page.
- Application fees: Current participant or applicant who is a homeless, low income family or individual (up to $50 per application).
- Utility assistance: Current participant with zero-income and previously homeless may apply for assistance with their utility bills for the first 3 months after move-in.
- Vacancy payments: Landlords may apply for vacancy payments (up to seven days and $500 maximum), when they lease their unit to a current voucher participant or applicant.
2-1-1 Arizona
2-1-1 Arizona serves the community by providing information and referrals. If any of the following situations apply to you, contact them by phone (2-1-1). They are available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- I need a domestic violence or homeless shelter
- I have past due rent, mortgage or an eviction notice
- I have past due utility bills or shut off notice
- I have other bills that I cannot pay
- I am currently living in a violent relationship.
Callers using TDD, use Arizona Relay (800-367-8939 or 7-1-1), have them dial 877-211-8661.
- City of Mesa Housing Administrative Plan (effective 7/1/2019) [PDF]
- City of Mesa Housing Administrative Plan - DRAFT (effective 7/1/2020) [PDF]
- Public Housing Authority FY2019/2020 Annual Plan [PDF]
- Public Housing Authority FY2015/2020 5-Year Plan [PDF]
- Public Housing Authority FY2020/2025 5-Year Plan - DRAFT [PDF]
- Attachment A to the Public Housing Authority FY2020/2025 5-Year Plan - DRAFT [PDF]
- Payment standards (effective 1/1/2020) [PDF]
- Utility allowance (effective 1/1/2020) [XLSX]
- Arizona Landlord Tenant Act
- Resource List [PDF]
- COVID-19 Statutory & Regulatory Waivers for Mesa Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Programs [PDF]


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Eli Lilly's arguably last ditch attempt to challenge the Canadian courts' invalidation of two Canadian patents relating to the drugs olanzapine (Zyprexa™) and atomoxetine (Strattera™), using a NAFTA arbitration, has been rejected.[1] Eli Lilly's case was based on demonstrating a "dramatic change in Canadian patent law" relating to the introduction of the Promise doctrine into the utility requirement. In its March 16, 2017 decision (the "Decision"), the Tribunal found that Eli Lilly had failed to establish a factual basis for its characterization of Canadian common law violating NAFTA[2]:
"the alleged promise utility doctrine had a foundation in Canadian law when Claimant's patents were filed. At that time, although Claimant may not have been able to predict the precise trajectory of the law on utility, it should have, and could have, anticipated that the law would change over time as a function of judicial decision-making. The record in this case shows that the law did in fact undergo a reasonable measure of change and development."[3]
Although the Decision provides a useful historical analysis of Canadian jurisprudence regarding the Promise doctrine from as early as 1979 (Monsanto)[4] and 1981 (Consolboard)[5], as discussed in the 2002 AZT decision (Apotex Inc. v. Wellcome Foundation Ltd., 2002 SCC 77) of the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC"), up to the present, the Tribunal was careful to repeatedly note that its role was not to question the legal analysis of Canadian courts, or Canada's policy choices[6]. "[A] NAFTA Chapter Eleven tribunal is not an appellate tier with a mandate to review the decisions of the national judiciary."[7] The Decision focused instead on whether there was a dramatic change in patent law over 2002-2008 as argued by Eli Lilly.
Eli Lilly's "dramatic change" argument, "outside the 'acceptable margin of change' that investors must anticipate" was based on Canada's alleged "adoption of a completely new doctrine in a well-settled area"[8]. The three main areas of the Promise doctrine that Eli Lilly alleged had dramatically changed were as follows:
- setting the Promise (the alleged change was that courts are now scouring the disclosure, not even the claims, to find an elevated Promise, instead of requiring only the traditional mere scintilla of utility)[9];
- the use of post-filing evidence (the alleged change was that courts now do not permit a patentee to rely on tests post filing to support actual utility); and
- the disclosure required in a patent for a sound prediction (the alleged change was that there is now a heightened disclosure requirement to include the facts and line of reasoning a patentee relies on for its prediction, although there was acknowledgement that this requirement is currently unclear in recent jurisprudence).
Notably, these three areas had negative consequences for Eli Lilly's two patents. The olanzapine patent was a selection patent which was held by the Canadian courts not to have met the promise, at the time of filing, that olanzapine "would provide markedly superior clinical treatment of schizophrenia with a better side-effects profile than other known antipsychotics," when administered over a long term.[10] The atomoxetine patent was a new use patent which was held by the Canadian courts not to have met the promise, at the time of filing, that atomoxetine was clinically useful for treating ADHD.[11] As would be expected, in restricting its analysis to the ultimate threshold question as to whether there was a "dramatic change" in Canadian patent law, the Decision contains only cursory references to Eli Lilly's two patents. Instead, the Tribunal concentrated on the fact that the Canadian decisions invalidating these patents for inutility[12], and the three main areas of the Promise doctrine, were based on, and rooted in, Canadian jurisprudence over the past 35 plus years. Procedures at the Canadian Patent Office were also reviewed, including the fact that Eli Lilly was made aware of utility requirements during prosecution of its two patents, when it received "Office Actions that called for disclosure of the basis for a sound prediction."[13]
In its analysis, the Tribunal found:
- there was no factual basis for an expropriation of Eli Lilly's investment (its two patents) under NAFTA section 1110 by Canada's actions (through Canadian common law)[14];
- there was no factual basis for a violation of minimum standards of treatment regarding fair and equitable treatment under NAFTA section 1105(1)[15]; and
- the Promise doctrine is rationally connected to the legitimate policy of discouraging overstatements in patent disclosures, especially in the context of "new use" and "selection" patents[16] – notably, the Tribunal did not need to consider whether this was the only, or best means of, achieving this objective.
It will be interesting to see whether the SCC comments on the Decision in its eagerly-anticipated judgment regarding the Promise of AstraZeneca's esomeprazole patent[17], which should provide much-needed guidance with respect to setting the Promise. Before the SCC, AstraZeneca had characterized Canada's Promise doctrine as "a utility requirement …that is out of step with the corresponding requirements in other major jurisdictions," resulting in Eli Lilly's NAFTA challenge. Notably, the Decision, in fact, states that any alleged major differences with other jurisdictions are irrelevant to the central question as to whether there was a dramatic change in Canadian patent law. In any event, the single 2014 U.S. Trade Report, as relied on by Eli Lilly outlining "serious concerns about … heightened utility requirements" in Canada, was characterized by the Tribunal as an outlier: "silence [from any other State] speaks louder than the single, brief criticism."


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It's easy to assume that for extremely bright young pupils, life in the classroom is a snap. But when conventional school curricula fail to stimulate their hungry young brains, leaving them bored and stymied, these kids may get lost in the system. Some end up with C averages and slip into truancy, and many may never blossom to their full potential. It's a big loss for lots of reasons, including the fact that these precocious kids represent a unique pool of talent for generating new ideas and innovations. And because of inadequate policies, we may be losing opportunities to nurture the Henry Fords and Marie Curies of the future.
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These plastic waterproof battery operated candles with timer are designed for outdoor use, to decorate your hurricane lanterns, garden, yard, patio, swimming pool, and outdoor parties, whether it is a wedding party, a Thanksgiving family gathering or a Christmas party. The three plastic candles look life and flicker like real candles, thanks to the high quality wax look resin materials and flickering LED candle chips. These resin battery powered pillar candles are safe to use, and easy to use. There is a built-in 6-hour daily cycle timer in each flameless candle. With energy saving technology, a pair of alkaline batteries last about 1500 hours. This set of 3 LED candles is an ideal everyday gift and holiday present choice, for your wife, mom, daughter, grandma or girlfriend; for New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Xmas and so on.
1. Material: Plastic.
2. Shape: Pillar.
3. Size: 3" in diameter, 4" in height.
4. Color: Dark ivory, ivory tends yellow.
5. Light color: Amber.
6. Battery required: Each candle requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
7. Package quantity: 2
- Multi purposes. These battery powered plastic flameless pillar candles are idea for garden, yard, patio, home decor, and festival, holiday, party, wedding decorations. For example, they can light up your outdoor hurricane lanterns and Halloween pumpkins, or be used as centerpieces to decorate your wedding tables. In addition, they are perfect gifts for almost all holidays, such as New Year, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- For outdoor and indoor use. These plastic battery candles are waterproof and designed for outdoor use to decorate your garden, yard, patio, swimming pool, or an outdoor activity such as a BBQ party. Of course, the resin pillar candle can be used indoor to decorate your fireplace and rooms as well. Used as a decorative light, a flameless LED candle is as good as a real candle. Flameless candle creates a warm, peace, and romantic ambiance.
- Easy to use with timer. There is a built-in timer inside each battery LED candle. Once the pillar candle is turned on, the timer starts to work. The LED flameless candle stays on for 6 hours and turns off automatically for the next 18 hour. This 6-hour on, 18-hour off cycle repeats every day. The daily cycle timer saves the troubles of turning on and off this flameless LED candle light manually.
- Looks and flickers like a real candle, and safe to use with. With flickering LED bulb and realistic appearance, the plastic resin battery candle looks like and flickers like a real candle. Battery operated LED flameless candle is safe to use with, especially when you have children, seniors and pets at home. There is no fire hazard, no fume and no wax mess.
- Super long lasting long battery life. With energy saving technology, these flameless LED pillar candles with timer have extremely long battery life. Each pair of alkaline batteries last around 1500 hours. You don't need to buy expensive solar powered LED lights, because such a long battery life save you money on batteries and troubles of frequently changing batteries.
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Here's the deal. We make fun of sick people, cheer the deaths of cultural icons, and insult our own customers, but, basically, we're decent, honest guys. Mean-spirited humor and bitter sarcasm notwithstanding, we have a moral code that we not only live by, but faithfully defend. It's true! Anyway, we're not running for office, or anything. We just wanted to take a moment to try to allay any fears you may have about e-mail addresses or credit card numbers.
If you send us an e-mail, we're going to put your e-dress in our database, so we can send you one back. We don't sell or share e-mail addresses, and we don't have any "partner sites" or "advertising affiliates" to give them to. Nobody sees it but us. We send out about a half a dozen stiffs.com-related bulletins a year, and that's it. If you ask us to stop sending you mail, we will. If you ask us not to publish what you write, we won't. Anything and everything else that you send us, whether electronic or regular mail — hey, well, that's like a gift, you know? We might do anything at all with it. Shit, you could make E-mail Of The Week.
As for the question of internet security, that's a whole 'nother pet peeve. We hear a lot about the added danger of electronic fraud and identify theft, but, quite frankly, we don't buy it. Yes, the possibility exists that there's some guy with headphones, perched up on a telephone pole somewhere, picking off numbers as they whizz by. And we know that the secure server we use cannot guarantee 100% ironclad protection against the ninja-stealth crooks we know are out there in their ski-masks and lab coats. You might get hit by lightning, too. Yet, the same people who are too cautious to put their account numbers "out there" on the web, happily hand their cards to pimply-faced clerks every day. Ever buy concert tickets over the phone? Ever eat in a restaurant?
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Scorpio Oil
Scorpio is the eighth astrological in the Zodiac and is a fixed water sign. Water signs are considered an introverted, feminine sign, dealing with the watery realms of emotions, dreamtime and intuition. Scorpio is associated with the 8th house which deals with natural Scorpio matters - birth, death, transformation, deeply committed relationships of all kinds, and the occult and psychic matters. Use this oil to boost your Scorpio powers or as a path into the watery depths of Scorpio.
2 drams of Grapeseed oil
4 drops of Sandalwood
3 drops rose
2 drop geranium
1 drop Pine
1 drop Basil
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These Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins are the perfect easy breakfast or snack for the kids! Made with quick-cooking oats and whole wheat flour, these blueberry muffins are hearty, healthy, and not too sweet. Buttermilk keeps these muffins incredibly moist, while also giving them a subtle tang. Tossing frozen blueberries with flour before adding them to the batter keeps the batter from turning purple. (If you use fresh blueberries, you can skip this step.)
How to Make It
Preheat oven to 400°.
Place oats in a food processor; pulse 5 to 6 times or until oats resemble coarse meal. Place in a large bowl.
Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add flours and next 5 ingredients (through salt) to oats; stir well. Make a well in center of mixture.
Combine buttermilk and next 3 ingredients (through eggs). Add to flour mixture; stir just until moist.
Toss berries with 2 tablespoons flour, and gently fold into batter. Spoon batter into 16 muffin cups coated with cooking spray; sprinkle 2 tablespoons granulated sugar evenly over batter. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove from pans immediately; place on a wire rack.
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Telecom Tower Scanner
Budget ₹600-1500 INR
There are lot of antennas in a telecom tower like microwave antennas, GSM antennas etc.
Afterwards it becomes very difficult to find out due to height issue.
The app should be able to scan the tower and find out no of MW , GSM, RRU etc and their dimensions .
The towers are normally 40 mtr high.
The app should be enable the user to take video from the ground around the tower and it should be able to give information about the number and kind of antennas ( may be based on dimensions).
1 freelancer is bidding on average ₹1500 for this job
As a electronic engineer I would like to work with that devices, I will give my best for this work.


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The demand for mobile phones with built-in digital cameras is giving a boost to the IT manufacturing industry and could soon overtake the digital camera market.
A report issued earlier this month by research group Strategy Analytics claims that mobile phones with digital camera capabilities would prove extremely popular with consumers. Strategy Analytics estimated that 16 million camera phones will be sold in 2002, but expects demand to soar over the next five years.
"Camera phones will outsell digital cameras by 2004," said Strategy Analytics. The company predicts that in 2007 a total of 147 million camera phones will be sold worldwide, compared to only 95 million digital cameras.
Strategy Analytics believes that multimedia messaging will drive the interest in camera phones, as consumers use the camera on their phone to create images for their own messages.
Many PDA manufacturers are already producing digital camera plug-ins for their devices, but Strategy Analytics estimates that embedded-camera PDAs -- where the camera is integrated into the PDA -- will only make up six percent of total PDA sales in 2007.
Earlier this year Sony Ericsson announced its first camera phone. The P800 has an integrated digital camera and images can be viewed on its 208 by 320 pixel colour screen. Another Sony Ericsson phone, the T68i, supports a snap-on camera accessory called the CommuniCam.
The arrival of camera phones is benefiting the technology industry already.
Japanese manufacturer Sharp said on Wednesday that sales of the liquid-crystal displays (LCD) it makes for mobile phones with digital cameras have pushed its profits up by 40 percent, more than compensating for a decline in sales of other technologies.
A mobile phone with a built-in digital camera generally requires a decent LCD screen. Users expect to be able to evaluate their pictures as soon as they have been taken, allowing them to delete unwanted shots and make space in the phone's memory for other photos.
"Strong sales of liquid-crystal display televisions and mobile phones more than offset waning demand for chips, air conditioners and other white goods," Sharp's chief financial officer Hiroshi Saji said in a statement.
Sharp anticipates that its LCD unit will achieve a 40 percent rise in sales this financial year.
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7mm08 wrote:My life is worth more than a 400-500$ Glock. Let em have it if they break in your car. But by golly it will be available quickly if I need it and I will not spin some combo lock trying to save my life or family's life. Just make sure you have the serial number written down somewhere and report it stolen. No big deal.
I agree 08 except I would hate for some thug to use my gun in a crime. I would use the safe only if I'm gonna leave it in my truck someplace I was worried it might get broken into. Otherwise, I would keep it handy where I could get to it quickly.


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In 2008 Guns and Roses released "Chinese Democracy" which is the most expensive album ever to be produced and wasn't their most successful commercial album. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, they have sold well over 100 million albums worldwide, achieved massive critical acclaim and fan base the world over.
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Last week's twisted photograph proved quite a challenge. For some it was the presence of a river cruiser (green lights) but the main reason for the difficulty is that it was of a skyline that did not exist just a few years ago so was not instantly recognisable. Perhaps that is the reason why it was identified as Hamburg, its twinned city, Birmingham, Bratislava and Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Tim (@timofnewbury) has a habit of identifying bridges and last week was no exception. He identified the bridge as Pont Raymond Barre and the city as Lyon, France.
My thanks to @ama_v for giving me permission to use the photograph (below) from her Instagram stream.
Congratulations then to the only reader to correctly identify the city, Tim (@timofnewbury). There aren't many twisted photographs that have him foxed.
This week features another skyline that has dramatically changed within the last decade. There is at least one major clue to the identity of the city. Hopefully this week will present less of a challenge. Thank you to all those who had a go last week.
As usual you can leave your answers in the comments below or on my Twitter feed (@lethers) with the hashtag #WITW193. If you are on Twitter then you can Direct Message me with the answer and no one will see what you have put. Alternatively email me with the answer using the contact page – see tab on menu bar above.
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Firefox is one of the standard web browsers and it's utilized by a large number of clients over the globe and Mozilla has patched up its Firefox Test Pilot program, and claims that it will concentrate more on privacy-centric features.
On 18th September Mozilla reported another product that could give Firefox clients considerably more security on the web called the Firefox Private Network (VPN). The thought behind Firefox Private Network is to give you the capacity to mask your browser activity when you are on an open Wi-Fi system or simply need to avoid ad-trackers.
"One of the key learnings from recent events is that there is growing demand for privacy features," Wood said. "The Firefox Private Network is an extension [that] provides a secure, encrypted path to the web to protect your connection and your personal information anywhere and everywhere you use your Firefox browser."
Following are some of the main features of the Firefox Private Network mentioned by the organization;
- Protection when in public Wi-Fi access points
- Internet protocol (IP) addresses are hidden, so it's harder to track you
- Toggle switch on at any time
It is free to use (for the time being) to anybody situated in the United States with a Firefox account and the desktop Firefox browser (Windows, Mac or Linux).
The Firefox Private Network likewise has a toggle button that makes it simple to initiate for a particular browsing session. So after establishment, you can tap on the new icon that appears on the right edge of the toolbar. This symbol will give you a chance to switch the VPN on or off, contingent upon your inclination.
To try it out, go to https://private-network.firefox.com/ and install the browser extension.
Mozilla will sign in the criticism got from the community to enhance the usefulness of the Firefox Private Network.
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Services for developing and producing electronic circuits
ITER's electronics department has developed a number of electronic products, both for specific end uses and as components for other projects. ITER makes them from scratch, from conception and design to prototype construction and manufacturing.
The starting point of the process is the product specification, then a circuit plan is drawn up. Some parts may require simulation. If any part does require simulation, or the circuit is simple, a printed board prototype is made in situ or a perforated circuit board is used. Except in urgent cases, the circuit boards are generally commissioned from an external supplier, based on the CAD-CAM design. The SMT assembly for single units or small series is done by hand; the means of doing this depends on the number produced. Although there is automatic machinery on site, it would be used only for larger volumes.
Related services are also offered, based on the know-how acquired at ITER in this area. These services can be for any individual stage of the process, or for the full process, from design to final production.
For example, clients may order a printed circuit board from a plan and assemble it themselves; or order a prototype or a production run; or order a tested circuit design and manufacture the board themselves.
In short, we offer options for whoever does not have electronic capabilities at any given level, to realise their ideas.
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Although not a core activity for ITER, certain electronic workshop activities or specific repairs are possible. For example, electrical measurements and thermography services. Automatic wire cutting and peeling, and certain types of crimping, are also available.
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Ohio University's Bachelor of Science in Technical Operations Management online program–the first of its kind in the state of Ohio–is designed for associate's degree graduates who want to further their education and advance their careers. Learn to design, control and manage technical processes while continuously improving an organization's operations. Experience OHIO's tradition of quality education as an online student in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
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On February 23, 2016, representatives from Italy and the United States will meet for the fourth edition of Italy Meets USA , a one-of-a-kind summit. This year's event will focus on what is changing in Italy, opportunities Italy represents for American corporations and investors, and how the American market can be better explored by Italian companies.
The Italy Meets Usa agenda
The Italy Meets USA agenda will cover four primary content areas: geopolitics, legislation reforms in Italy, Italy's competitiveness and best excellences and corporations and their role to strengthen Italy's positioning in the US.
From a geopolitical point of view, in a very critical junction of world affairs (especially in the Middle East), Italy's strategic geographical position and knowledge of this area are critical in addressing the wave of instability that could potentially harm economic global growth.
At the same time, from a regulatory perspective, Italy is implementing far-reaching reforms in sectors critical to business (such as labor law, justice, tax reduction, public administration, schools) and becoming an increasingly business-friendly country.
For what concerns the Italian competitiveness and innovation, Italy can boast being recognized as excelling in strategic high tech sectors (robotics, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, high tech) together with other traditional sectors such as food and fashion. These equally attractive industries and companies are not as well-known abroad but still can be appealing for U.S. investors and on the other side can take advantage of expanding internationally.
Last but not least, the summit will be focus on the complexity of global business which today requires artful collaboration toward a common goal. Italy proposes a systemic approach led by progressive Italian CEOs, who will take part in the panels and whose stories can open the way to cross-border opportunities.
The role of IB&II
All the Italy Meets USA summit is organized by the Italian Business & Investment Initiative (IB&II). Based in New York, the IB&II, founded by by Fernando Napolitano a 20 year veteran of Booz Allen Hamilton, has a created a web of relationships with the local business community to facilitate SMEs and high-tech start ups to internationalize. Their series of biannual events in New York provides the U.S. venture capital and private equity investment communities a platform through which be introduced to some of the most exciting small businesses in that sector, and to make investments into them.
The IB&II launched in 2013 the first edition of the summit Italy Meets USA , whose objective is to facilitate a direct dialogue between Italian leadership – government, corporations, civil society — and US investors and opinion maker. These investment opportunities not only spur growth in the US and Italian economies, but also clearly showcase the talent and innovative thinking that demonstrates Why Italy Matters to the World.
The Italy Meets USA summit will be occurred at the n.10 On the Park at Time Warner Center, North Tower, 10th Floor 60 Columbus Circle New York, NY
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Technical designs are served up with a side dose of sophistication in the adidas by Stella McCartney collection. Whatever your sport of choice, the brand's sweat-wicking leggings, breathable tops and comfortable sneakers will boost your workout without compromising on elegance.
Since 2005, British designer Stella McCartney has been collaborating with sportswear giant adidas to create practically minded pieces that allow for optimal movement as you get your fitness on. Proof that fashion and function can work side-by-side, the collection is defined by activewear that combines innovative technology with truly chic design.


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Don't be haunted by underinsurance this Halloween…
22nd October, 2018
If you are hosting a special event for Halloween, whether at your commercial premises or elsewhere, you need to ensure you have the right insurance in place to protect your event.
If you are hosting an event at your premises, does your policy extend to cover your event and include increased Public Liability?
If you are holding a one-off event, whether it be a haunted house, a maze, zombie run, escape room or other, make sure you have:
- Public Liability Insurance – Increased level of cover to protect customers and visitors.
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Uwell Caliburn Pod Kit was sent to me for review from Cigabuy
Whats In The Box?
- Uwell Caliburn Battery with pod
- Uwell Caliburn Pod
- Micro USB cable
- Manual
Uwell Caliburn Pod Kit Features:
- Size: 110×21.2×11.6mm
- Material: Aluminium Alloy, PP, PC, ABS
- E-liquid Capacity: 2ml
- Battery: 520mAh (internal)
- Output: 11W (max)
- Pod resistance: 1.4ohm
- Button or automatic fire control
- Fault diagnosis function
- Top fill pods
Manufacturing Quality:
When considering first impressions, youll be hard-pressed to find any differences when comparing the Uwell Caliburn to other devices in its category. It shares the same quality aluminum chassis that the Juul uses while also matching its overall dimensions which is a huge mark in its favor considering how impressively compact the Juul was.
While the Uwell Caliburn might share a lot of similarities with the Juul in terms of aesthetics, there are definite and notable differences between the two which make the Uwell Caliburn ahead of its competition.
The first feature that sets the Uwell Caliburn apart is its use of a dual firing mechanism. While not unique or one-of-a-kind in the vaping industry, its still a definite rarity.
Having the luxury of firing the device up via the draw activated firing sensor or the physical firing button located on the side of the device is well appreciated in this case. The firing button feels sturdy enough and doesnt show any symptoms of the annoying wobble that usually accompanies lower quality buttons.Uwell Caliburn available colors
The mouthpiece which easily comes apart from the base of the device thanks to a magnetic assembly offers a comfortable mouthfeel thanks its ergonomic shape. In addition, it also does a good job of insulating heat away from your lips.
Another notable advantage that the Uwell Caliburn holds over its main competitor, the Juul is its usage of a non-proprietary micro USB charging port which gives you a good amount of flexibility when it comes to charging your device.
Uwell Caliburn Pods:
The pods seem very well constructed and are made of a tough plastic. The airflow is fed from two holes on the sides. It flows from the bottom of the pod which is recessed. The pods utilize a magnetic gold-plated connection. The magnets seem pretty strong, but the pods still leave a slight gap when you drop them in. You usually have to manually push that last bit of the pod in.
Uwell is utilizing parallel coils for the pods, but the overall design of the coil structure is actually a throwback to the old-school carto tanks. I like how the Caliburn combines elements of both modern and newer styles of vapes.
They state that the kit comes with one pod, but it actually came with two one in the device, and a spare. Unfortunately, both of them didnt work at all. They just never fired, and I wasted 4 mL of e-juice! Luckily, I purchased a pack of four pods with the device all of which worked flawlessly.
I tested the pods mostly with Juice Roll Upz 50/50 nic salt e-liquid, and a few CBD vape oils, most of which were 70% VG. The coils had no problem wicking with any of the e-liquids I tested them with, and the only dry hit I got was when I ran out of liquid. Ive been using the same pod for over a week and its still going strong, so its longevity is definitely on point.
Battery life and LED:
The Uwell Caliburn has a 520 mAh battery capacity, which is sweet, considering it isnt pushing out more than 11 watts. It generally gets me through a whole day of vaping on a full charge. I usually get around 2-3 refills before having to recharge.
Five clicks turn the device on or off. By pressing the power button once, you can check your battery level. It will also display the same color while vaping with the draw activation feature.
Green over 60%
Blue within 30-60%
Red below 30%
The device only takes around 45 minutes to charge using the included charging cable. Thats double as fast as the JUUL, and it has a larger capacity. It also has pass-thru charging, but it takes a few minutes to initiate when its fully depleted.
- Warm flavorful vape
- Button and draw-activated
- 2 mL liquid capacity
- Quick ramp-up time
- Efficient wicking
- 550 mAh battery capacity
- Lightweight
- Fast charging
- Good vapor production for a pod vape
- Nice restrictive lung draw
- Not a true MTL draw
- Hard to remove mouthpiece
- Direct voltage output
- Limited coil options
- Included coils didn't work at all
Overall Experience:
Its no secret that the Uwell Caliburn doesnt break any boundaries in the design department thanks to its aesthetics being directly inspired by the Pax Juul down to its very bones. What makes it shine however is a short but well thought out list of improvements that make it superior to practically every other pod-style device in its size category.
While the internal battery isnt necessarily ground-breaking, it manages to eke out a respectable amount of vaping power for one day. All in all, its solid and reliable performance make it a great option for any potential or veteran vaper looking for a compact yet well-performing little kit.


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My husband had back surgery and he's been rehabbing with a physical therapist who is a Coptic Christian. Her parents migrated to the US from Egypt. When we mentioned the Palm Sunday bombings of churches in Tanta — 60 miles from Cairo — and Alexandria, she acted as if she's resigned to it. She said, "Our churches have been bombed for 200 years."
The Copts are no strangers to persecution — or martyrdom. Coptic believers make up one of the oldest Christian churches in the world, dating back to 55 A.D. Their founder John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark, was martyred one Easter.
Islamic State took responsibility for the Palm Sunday suicide attacks that ripped through these two congregations during worship — imagine it — claiming the lives of 44 worshipers and wounding more than 125.
This violence follows a devastating attack on a Coptic church in suburban Cairo in December that killed 29 Copts, and which was supported by slick propaganda videos distributed online.
Losing territory elsewhere, ISIS has taken advantage of a security vacuum in Egypt and is publicly urging the targeting of Christians. Plus, at certain mosques, preachers invoke the wrath of God on Christians over loudspeakers in their Friday sermons. A similar message is spewed on Islamic television channels.
Egypt's Christian minority, which comprises about 10 percent of the population, has long suffered from casual bigotry that, its members say, hinders their access to jobs and universities and has frequently erupted into mob violence in some rural areas.
More recently, ISIS has zeroed in on the Coptic community as a vehicle to challenge the Egyptian government. Egypt's President Sisi counts Christian leaders among his staunchest allies and has pledged to protect them. But his army is stretched thin.
An ISIS leader in Syria told The Wall Street Journal, "As the situation gets harder in Syria, the Islamic State will hit wherever it hurts the crusaders and the apostates."
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John Downie and Wendy Stubbs ask an important question: how consistent are the data used to convert activity data (e.g., number of plane flights) into greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) information for purposes of Scope 3 environmental reporting?
The answer? Not so valid in the sense that a variety of different emission factors are used by different firms. For example, in their sample 3 firms used .15 for the short haul flight conversion while 5 firms used .405 (a factor of 2.7 greater). This is problematic from a consistency and an accuracy perspective.
The solution? The authors suggest that:
In Australia [more uniform emission factors (EFs)] would be ideally achieved through the expansion of the EFs included in the annual NGA Factors workbook publication.
Perhaps the NGA could publish XML or XBRL code that is automatically populated into software used by firms, so that all firms receive the same numbers at the same time. Kind of like Apple's App Update system (I know, I know, 15 updates, what am I thinking…):
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Mido Hamada is the actor who portrayed Guzman in "Genesis".
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The German-Egyptian actor was born in Egypt and grew up in Germany while he studied at the American Embassy. Hamada graduated at the Oxford School of Drama and now lives in London, England.
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Dentures are a great choice if you need a replacement for missing teeth. They can restore the appearance of your smile and make it easier to eat and speak with full confidence. Dentist Dr. Lauren Shanard can create either partial or full removable dentures for residents in Williston, VT. Full dentures replace all the teeth in your lower arch, upper arch, or both compared to partial dentures that leave some of your natural teeth to act as support. At Contemporary Dental Arts, we can help you determine whether partial or full dentures are best for your goals, and then have your dentures made custom to look natural. Make an appointment with Dr. Shanard to get more information about dentures.
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A bilingual dictionary is useful for looking up meanings of words, but it is not so for using (e.g. writing and speaking) words. Typically in a such dictionary, an entry provides the corresponding terms in another language and some examples. Usage explanations may be provided if the word or phrase is commonly used incorrectly. Still, the coverage is rather limited for everyday uses.
In a Chinese-English dictionary, the entry for 兩 might list "two". This seems adequate at the first glance. After all, how complicated can the word "two" be? However, while the word "two" is simple, how the concept of two is referred in English is quite complicated. Consider a few English language customs:
- In English, using "2" in a written sentence is normally considered poor style.
- "two" is omitted if the context is clear about it. For example, use "sisters" instead of "two sisters" if it is understood to refer to sisters Jenny and Tammy. (In contrast, in Chinese, the literal "two sisters" sometimes mean "two close sistors").
- For conciseness, "both" is sometimes used.
- Often, the concept is referred by prefixes lik "bi-" (e.g. "bidirectional").
- Depending on context, "couple", "pair", or even "twin" may be preferrable.
Similarly, in a English-Chinese dictionary, the entry for "two" may need to list and explain 二, 雙, 兩, and 對.
While few language learners and translators would bother looking up the word "two", its case illustrates an often overlooked reality: in translation, "simple" words are often the trouble makers. Thus, for adequate coverage, a dictionary may have to explain the usages for most words; yet, this is usually not possible because dictionaries are expected to be concise.
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The Weird and Surprising Fitness Habits of Popular U.S. Presidents, Revealed
The job of President of the United States is arguably one of the most stressful positions ever. Expert physicians have speculated that holding the position alone can take nearly six years off the leader of the Free World's life.
Some presidents have handled the taxing job better than others: A few have ranked as one of the country's "fittest guys," while others have nearly broken White House bathtubs. Trainers and White House staff have revealed the surprising and occasionally super odd fitness habits of these well-known presidents. You'll be shocked who combined running with McDonald's (page 4), but first, let's look at why being president is so bad for your health.
Study reveals the stress takes nearly 6 years off your life
A study published in the British Medical Journal found that world leaders live an average of 2.7 fewer years than runners-up. The authors of the paper measured leaders in 17 countries against their runner-ups and found that the winners tend to have a 23% higher risk of premature death.
The U.S. leaders were the worst affected, living on average 5.7 years less than their runners-up. According to Anupam Jena, a senior author on the study, "The increase in mortality among those leading a nation, relative to others in politics, may stem from the greater responsibility and stress of the job … The decisions are more impactful, the spotlight is greater, and I suspect the job is even more strenuous."
Next: Here's how these presidents managed their fitness while in office
Some presidents were downright buff, and Theodore Roosevelt is among them. Roosevelt was trained in Jiu-Jitsu under professor John O'Brien and had, "holds which can be used in all circumstances under which a man may be attacked."
Tim Blessing, a professor of history and political science at Alvernia University in Pennsylvania who has studied presidential fitness since 1972, said that Roosevelt's fit physique could have saved him during an assassination attempt in 1912. "They said if he hadn't had so much chest muscle it would have killed him and went into his heart," Blessing said.
Next: This game was a president's idea of a fit activity.
The game room is a known staple of the White House and has received its fair share of renovations over the years. A notable one was John Quincy Adam's addition of a billiards table during his presidency in 1825. A "social man who liked to keep moving," Adams chose to install the first billiards table for his own "exercise and amusement."
Next: This president had some contradictory fitness habits.
A run followed by McDonald's
Bill Clinton's exercise habits were a Secret Service nightmare. The president, known for his scanty jogging shorts, liked to use his runs as his private time. Easier said than done when you're the most-known person in the U.S.
"He dealt us this nightmare," Dan Emmett wrote in his book detailing his time as a U.S. Secret Service Agent. "The worst thing for the Secret Service is to take a sitting president into public when no one has been swept and anyone could be out there." Clinton was known to go for a jog and follow it by grabbing a bite to eat at McDonald's.
Next: This president took to extreme outdoor sports to curb his appetite for exercise.
Mountain biking
In 2006, the Associated Press reported that Bush switched his running sneakers out for biking shorts. Bush made weekend cycling his weekend ritual. "He's an avid rider, a fanatic," said Matt Mannelly, president of Bethel, Conn.-based Cannondale, who hadn't publicized but confirmed what he called an unsolicited gift to Bush a month ago. "We also made it very clear we wouldn't do anything to market this. To give it to someone like the president, who's actually going to use it a lot, means a lot to us."
Next: This president celebrated his exit from office in a unique, fit way.
Barack Obama has a disciplined workout routine. He has been spotted on numerous occasions using treadmills at Planet Fitness, and his affinity for pick-up basketball games is secret to none. Men's Fitness has previously named Obama one of the country's "25 Fittest Guys."
Headlines took the internet by storm when Obama was seen kite surfing with his friend, Richard Branson, in the Virgin Islands amidst the stress of the 2016 presidential elections. "Freed from the constraints of the White House, former President Barack Obama surfed up a storm," NBC News wrote.
Next: This president kept a regimented diet.
Two-mile morning walks
At 67 years old, Harry S. Truman completed 2-mile walks nearly every morning and ate a healthy diet low in sugar and high in fruits and vegetables, Men's Health reports. Historian David McCullough published a Truman biography that featured diary excerpts from the former president.
"I eat no bread but one piece of toast for breakfast, no butter, no sugar, no sweets. Usually have fruit, one egg … so — I maintain my waistline and can wear suits bought in 1935."
Next: The current president's fitness goals are less desirable than his predecessors.
The 'ill-advised' presidential fitness routine
President Donald Trump is known for his love of fast food and disdain for regular exercise, excluding the occasional round of cart-supported golf. The oldest president to ever enter office at age 70, Trump's diet and fitness regimen are ones that Business Insider claims a doctor "wouldn't advise for a 20-year-old." Trump's favorite dietary staples include an overcooked stape, Domino's pizza, KFC, and McDonald's.
As for sleep, Trump has said he needs only three or four hours a night. Most people are considered as impaired as if they were drunk after multiple nights of little sleep, although usually, we can't tell.
Next: This president took one of the slowest sports and made it extreme.
Speed Gulf
Ranked as one of Golf.com's top presidential golfers, the elder Bush was known for his speedy swing. "If everyone played as fast as President Bush, we'd never see a round longer than 3 hours and 30 minutes. Forget about John Daly: Bush 41 was the original grip-it-and-rip-it," the site said.
Next: Some presidents required an uninterrupted, consistent sleep schedule.
An unaltered sleep schedule
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th POTUS put a notable emphasis on his sleep cycle. He was known to sleep 11 hours every day. Coolidge retired to bed at 10 p.m., woke up between 7 and 9 a.m. and always made time for an afternoon nap that lasted two to four hours.
Next: This president's stress-reliever was part muscle, part home improvement.
Chopping wood
Ronald Reagan's stress reliever and physical activity of choice was none other than chopping wood. Reagan's rural property in the Santa Ynez Mountains was fondly called the "Ranch in the Sky," and served as his "sanctuary" throughout his presidency.
Reagan personally tended to the property whenever he had a chance, noting often that the place was for ranch work. He cut his own wood — enough to build a fence that welcomed guests upon their arrival. Reagan, a former actor, even wrote a story for PARADE in 1983 that he titled, "How to Stay Fit: The President's Personal Exercise Program."
Next: This president's fitness habits go mile-high.
Air Force One
George W. Bush makes the list again for his commitment to running. In 2002, George W. Bush told Runner's World that, "Usually I run 6 days a week. When I don't run, I use an elliptical trainer, lift weights and stretch. But when I run, I run hard." The 43rd President of the United States even ran the Houston Marathon in 1993, finishing in 3:44.
Attending to both domestic and foreign policy matters and relations means a ridiculous amount of travel, however. Bush had a treadmill installed in Air Force One so that he could exercise on-the-go.
Next: This president installed a practical addition to the White House.
Swimming laps at the White House
Gerald R. Ford was an avid swimmer and installed an outdoor pool on the White House grounds in 1975. Ford swam almost daily and was too daunted by the price it would take to reopen FDR's pool, which existed where the press stood at that time.
Before he was a casual swimmer, Ford was an impressive athlete: He played on two national championship football teams at Michigan, was a team MVP in 1934, and ran and played tennis.
Next: This president's daily swims took place in an unconventional location.
Daily swims in the Potomac River
John Quincy Adams makes the list again for his daily swims. His rigorous morning ritual involved a two-mile walk around Washington in the winter and a skinny-dipping session in the warmer months.
In his July 1818 diary entry, Adams detailed his morning routine: "I rise usually between four and five — walk two miles, bathe in Potowmack river and walk home, which occupies two hours."
Next: The president that inspired an active nation despite his personal ailments.
Touch football and touching American lives
The youngest man ever elected to the presidency at age 43, John F. Kennedy, was a letter-winning athlete in his youth. He played touch football and swam at Harvard University. He was a reportedly good golfer, as well.
However, by the time Kennedy took office, various physical ailments like his Addison's disorder and chronic back pain, prevented him from practicing what he preached. He was still very effective throughout his presidency at getting the American people moving. Kennedy promoted physical fitness early on, acting as "the spark that got the whole fitness movement going in the United States."
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When we optimise client websites, some common web design mistakes keep popping up during our SEO audits. These web design mistakes appear in popular free and commercial themes and websites created by digital agencies, cause usability issues, and may result in lost sales. Below we list some common web design mistakes, why they are bad for user experience and SEO, and how to correct them.
The following web design mistakes are not necessarily the fault of web designers. It could be the website owners who asked for certain features in the first place, or the coding mistakes by web developers. The mistakes could also have been introduced by the editors using a page builder.
Web design mistake 1 - video background
Video background is setting a video file as background for a header, section or the whole page through CSS code. This is different from embedding a video player.
Why video background is an issue
Video files are usually big in size. A video of a few seconds can easily be a few megabytes in size. Some carelessly selected background videos could be dozens of megabytes. When a browser loads a web page, it automatically downloads and plays the linked video file. This results in slow pages, excessive data download, and potentially high data cost to the website owner and users. Battery consumption is another concern for users browsing on mobile devices.
Alternatives to video background
In many cases, a video background is not really necessary. If you just want a background that moves in slow motion, you can achieve the same effect with images and a few line of CSS code. If you are creating a theme for others to use, simply do not even offer this option.
If the video does convey some important message, it is better to upload the video to a website optimised for serving videos, and embed a video player on the web page. You can set the video player to start streaming upon user interaction.
If you really want a background featuring a real video, you are better off embedding a video player, and setting it as background using CSS positioning.
Web design mistake 2 - multiple sliders
A slider consists of multiple hidden elements often containing images, and displays the elements in a preprogrammed way.
Having multiple sliders on the page means downloading and hiding images. This is often the culprit of bloated and slow web pages. In many cases, a well-chosen image is far more effective in communicating the message, without any slider.
Web design mistake 3 - duplicate or missing H1 heading
The HTML heading tags (H1 to H6) are important for search engine robots to understand the structure and key messages of a web page. A logical content structure is similar to a tree. It consists of a single H1 tag (level 1 heading), branching out to the next level of headings.
Unfortunately, the heading tags are often abused by less experienced people to adjust the font size. Having multiple H1 tags on the page, or missing H1 tag, may prevent robots from understanding your page content as you intended.
The worst web design mistake
If you have read so far, you might think video background is the worst web design mistake. Here is a witty quiz for you - what web design mistake is even worse than a video background?
Sometime ago I tested a webpage using a fully charged mobile phone, to my surprise I received a low battery warning pretty soon. When I examined the page code on my laptop, there were numerous astonishing videos playing in the background, non-stop, hidden under the top layer elements! I may be old school, but a smart phone is no longer smart when the battery is dead during an emergency, when you need a phone the most. A poorly designed website like this is essentially driving users away.
A well designed website is not just how it looks. Rather it is how it works. A good website puts users first, and provides a pleasant user experience regardless of how they visit your website. Users are more likely to become your customers and come back to your website, if you are considerate towards them. Can you image any users coming back to your website happily, after receiving a shocking bill for mobile data?
Since these mistakes are found in websites by digital agencies and in commercial themes, we can conclude that professional web designers and developers could be guilty too, if they overlook SEO and user experience. SEO requires the skills of multiple disciplines, which some designers and developers don't understand.
We optimise your website for business results by creating content, promoting content, and focusing on user experience. If you are new to SEO or have tried SEO before but haven't got results, contact us to find out how we can turn your website into a useful marketing tool generating leads for you.
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