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What to See – Star Trek
There's sure to be praise for the fresh faces of the new Star Trek, and for good reason. It's a strong ensemble, and no one slouches into an impression of whichever pop-culture icon they've been chosen to embody. Chris Pine gets close to the Shatner-cadence of the old-school Kirk, but he's got a swagger of his own; Zachary Quinto's Spock is less arch and more warm than Nimoy's original performances. And the time-shifting plot not only ups the stakes to a fever pitch, it also clears the boards for new tales of the Enterprise that could go anywhere the movie's makers want to in future installments.
But Star Trek, in director J.J. Abrams' new incarnation, isn't just about people and plot: It's about people caught up in a plot in a world we kinda-sorta already know, and one of the many great things about the new Star Trek is how it nods to and recreates the classic sounds and sights of the Star Trek universe without feeling like it was filmed in a museum exhibit. There are plenty of nods to the film's past in the design and sound, but it never feels like a musty recreation.
- J.J. Abrams InterviewLearn about the new movie from the director
- Damon Lindelof InterviewThe movie's executive producer explains why Trek needed a reboot
- Simon Pegg InterviewLearn about the new Scotty, actor Simon Pegg
- Ultimate Fan QuizTest your Trek trivia with questions from the movies.
- John Scalzi's Trek Cheat SheetCatch up on past movie plots with original Trek Haiku
- Villains Photo GalleryFind out what warped these Trek movie villains
- Aliens Photo QuizSee how well you know the obscure Trek aliens
- Franchise OverviewFilm historian Tim Dirks takes a detailed look at the various entries in the series
- Meet Your MakersCatch up with the careers of the Original Series cast
Take, for example, the sideburns-and-miniskirts look of the makeup and costuming. They're fleeting nods to the '60s origins of the show, but they're subtler than you might think, even as you come to appreciate the movie's insistence that yes, the ponytail will apparently be in fashion several centuries from now. Or the sound design — which lovingly recreates the old-school pings of the consoles and the whirrrrr of the transporter beam in Dolby splendor. And when we actually see Spock resolve out of the beam's haze, it's the same visual effect as the old-school show — more refined, but not reinvented. Production design is like interior decorating; money makes it easier, but it can't make up for the lack of good judgment and taste — and when it comes to the look and feel of the Enterprise, Abrams' team demonstrates both.
Another nice thing about the new Star Trek is that the ship feels like a ship, hearkening back to the naval epics that inspired the show's feel. We actually see the photon torpedoes loaded into their launching tubes, for example. As Kirk (Chris Pine) and Scotty (Simon Pegg) run about below decks, it's in a huge space full of vats of cooling fluid that, while they may not be explained, clearly look like they're there to do something.
At one point, we pull back from the bridge and see that the viewscreen Kirk and his crew have been looking at is also a window — in what I think may be a first for Star Trek, reminding us that there's risks and dangers built in to the crew's travels, that they're not just watching their circumstances on some futuristic widescreen TV.
It's easy to make a movie look like "the future," but it's also easy to do that wrong, which is why so many scifi films look so silly. With Star Trek, we get a fresh take on familiar memories, giving us a nice moment of perspective without a hint of soggy nostalgia to keep it at arm's length. The story in Star Trek is superbly crafted, to be sure, but the look and feel and sound of it are a great reminder of how it's the little things that can mean a lot, even — or maybe even, especially — on board the Enterprise.
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Damaged transformer causes outage in York
Maine: A damaged transformer at the substation in York Beach caused widespread power outages throughout York affecting more than 6,000.
According to Central Maine Power spokesperson Catharine Hartnett, CMP workers determined the transformer was too badly damaged to be repaired and the decision was made to truck a new one in from Augusta. They are still looking into the cause of the damage, Hartnett said.
She said workers were able to bring electricity back to York Harbor by rerouting power. But York Beach remained in the dark until the transformer was installed overnight.
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The Mineola Monitor (Mineola, Tex.), Vol. 71, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 24, 1946
Description: Weekly newspaper from Mineola, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: October 24, 1946
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Use infrared remote on marsboard
This page describes how to use and configure the remote to work properly on MarsBoard. You can do this in two ways:
- Modify the IR kernel driver - low level hacking, working on Linux and Android since they are based the same kernel
- Modify the Android key mapping if you use android - user space hacking
Kernel config
Device Drivers ---> Input device support ---> rkxx remotectl ---> rkxx remoctrl
Kernel Level
The IR driver only supports NEC Encode format. Below is the instructions of how to add you IR remote to send the right key code in Linux kernel.
There is just one file related "kernel/drivers/input/remotectl/rkxx_remotectl.c"
Do as follows
1、Add an array as follow:
static struct rkxx_remote_key_table remote_key_table_41C8[] = { {0x38, KEY_VOLUMEUP}, {0xb8, KEY_VOLUMEDOWN}, {0x58, KEY_MENU}, {0xd0, KEY_REPLY}, {0x48, KEY_BACK}, {0x98, KEY_BACK}, {0x50, KEY_UP}, {0x30, KEY_DOWN}, {0xc8, KEY_LEFT}, {0xc0, KEY_RIGHT}, {0x40, KEY_REPLY}, {0x80, KEY_SEARCH}, };
The first column is the IR key value,the second column is the corresponding key code.
2、Add one item in
static struct rkxx_remotectl_button remotectl_button[]
For example:
{ .usercode = 0x41c8, /* need to get the usercode in next step */ .nbuttons = 12, /* number of buttons */ .key_table = &remote_key_table_41C8[0], /* key table */ },
The first is usercode, every IR has a usercode; the second is the number of buttons, the third is the address of the array we added in the 1st step.
How to get the usercode and IR key value
In the remotectl_do_something func
case RMC_USERCODE: { ddata->scanData <<= 1; ddata->count ++; if ((TIME_BIT1_MIN < ddata->period) && (ddata->period < TIME_BIT1_MAX)){ ddata->scanData |= 0x01; } if (ddata->count == 0x10){//16 bit user code // printk("u=0x%x\n",((ddata->scanData)&0xFFFF)); if (remotectl_keybdNum_lookup(ddata)){ ddata->state = RMC_GETDATA; ddata->scanData = 0; ddata->count = 0; }else{ ddata->state = RMC_PRELOAD; } } }
Uncomment the printk code to get the usercode,then add remotectl_button array with the usercode and the buttons number
case RMC_GETDATA: { ddata->count ++; ddata->scanData <<= 1; if ((TIME_BIT1_MIN < ddata->period) && (ddata->period < TIME_BIT1_MAX)){ ddata->scanData |= 0x01; } if (ddata->count == 0x10){ // printk(KERN_ERR "d=%x\n",(ddata->scanData&0xFFFF)); if ((ddata->scanData&0x0ff) == ((~ddata->scanData >> 8)&0x0ff)){ if (remotectl_keycode_lookup(ddata)){ ddata->press = 1; ... } ... } ... } }
Uncomment the printk code ,you can get the IR key value
- The printk output is in hex(0x) format, the first two number is we needed ,the last two number is just used for checking, we can ignore it.
- Don't leave much printing log in code, it will make in the ir not work.
Android Key Remapping
/system/usr/keylayout/rkxx-remotectl.kl is a file mapping scancodes(linux) to keycodes(android). you can add the item to match your IR- remocon's key. Here are some mistakes someone has met.
1) Number KEY doesn't work.(Map's Items is wrote wrong)
//Wrong Code key 1 KEY_1 key 2 KEY_2 key 3 KEY_3 key 4 KEY_4 key 5 KEY_5 key 6 KEY_6 key 7 KEY_7 key 8 KEY_8 key 9 KEY_9 key 0 KEY_0
//Right Code key 1 ESCAPE key 2 1 //NOTE is 1 not 2 key 3 2 key 4 3 key 5 4 key 6 5 key 7 6 key 8 7 key 9 8 key 10 9 key 11 0


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Plastic Bag Curtains
This recycle project of ours all started with a challenge. I challenged my daughter to make something useful out of bags that we have an abundance of. She challenged me back and said I have to do it too. Challenge accepted!
She asked if she could destroy a bag and I said only if you can use it in another way. She tore out the bottom of the bag and put in on light a shirt. This is now her apron when she paints! I like that idea. Kinda cute!
After dumping out our huge box of plastic bags my creative juices started flowing. I love red and white. I obviously shop and Target way too much. I had a vision in my head for a curtain or a shower curtain of some sort. I could just tape bags together could I? Yes, I could! But I didn't want them to look plain either. I sorted out all the bags and grabbed only the white and red colors I planned on using. I grabbed my clear scotch tape (the wide kind as seen here), scissors and a curtain rod.
I ended up with some beautiful "no sew" Plastic Bag Curtains! I laid out all the bags in the size I wanted. I started from the top and worked my way down. I taped five bags together but I only taped them halfway down the bag. I had an idea to put a bag inside the each bag to give it a fluffy look. It worked like a charm! I also taped the ends of each side of the curtain so the bag would stay in place. Once I finished the first row, I started another. This time I would do the same thing as the first row but when I was done taping them I would now tape the handles to the middle part of the bag on the previous row. Once I got the length I wanted I stopped.
I took a few different photos because you could see it better in the outdoor light. Here's a front and back view of the plastic bag curtains. I could easily see a college student making these!
I hope this inspires you to give a thought about recycling items in your home. We had a blast doing this project. It was definitely quality Mother-Daughter time!


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Honey Smacks Cereal Linked To Possible Salmonella Outbreak
June 15, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration along with the Center for Disease Control are investigating a large scale salmonella outbreak across multiple states.
Officials with the FDA say the outbreak could be linked to a Kellogg's brand cereal, Honey Smacks.
So far, Salmonella illness has been reported by 73 people across 31 states. The CDC claims there have been 24 hospitalizations, but no deaths.
Kellogg has issued a recall for the wheat cereal, and has urged people to not consume any recalled boxes.
The FDA and Kellogg are currently investigating the facility that manufactures the Honey Smacks cereal.
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text: Apex |Blog- MeetOurLeaders-RobBurnsSecurityPracticeDirector Page Content Visit the main blog page. Follow us on our social media channels, where we share lots of great content and events! Meet Our Leaders: Rob Burns, Information Security and Infrastructure Practice Director March 2018 We caught up with Rob Burns, leader of talent acquisition strategies for Apex's Information Security and Infrastructure Practice. As Practice Director, Rob oversees national Security recruiting efforts, provides training and sourcing strategies, and works directly with clients to create elite candidate profiles. Read more about Rob and what's trending in our Information Security and Infrastructure Practice below. Tell us about your role at Apex. I am Apex's Practice Director for Information Security and Infrastructure. As a former CSO, I joined Apex having built multiple IT Risk Management practices for enterprise organizations around the country. My 20 years of technical security experience enhances our capabilities as a leading provider of Information Security talent, while also continuing to establish partnerships with top security solution vendors. As the leader of our Information Security practice, I develop competitive strategies to effectively build and maintain a candidate pipeline and am responsible for enabling our security-focused recruiters to successfully place professionals with the right skills at the right time. What are the latest trends in your skill specialty, and how is Apex responding to them? Among the positions filled within the InfoSec space in the past twelve months, nearly half of those are Security Analyst roles. A large majority of those are focused on threat analysis, vulnerability management, and operational security controls. While the technology continues to improve, there is still no substitute for having qualified resources who handle the typical "blocking and tackling" that security analysts manage on a daily basis. Those who have experience with security focus in cloud operations are in significant demand. Year over year, we have witnessed a 10-15% salary growth for IT Security professionals across the board. This increase is even higher for some markets, and is significantly inflated for those who have subject matter expertise in Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, and leadership roles. What certifications do you see in demand in your Skill Practice Group? Without a doubt, the top certification requirement in the InfoSec field is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Cloud Security certifications are also in higher demand. While there are a percentage of our customers who require specific certifications, most view them as desirable, and are willing to allow their contractors or new hires to get the certifications as necessary. What do you think sets Apex apart? I have spent nearly 20 years of my IT career working with staffing firms to build my teams within various organizations before joining Apex, so I have a unique perspective about what sets Apex apart. Relationships matter. Following are four great reasons Apex goals of being a great partner to our clients puts us ahead in the game: Our training program is built to support not only the technical recruiters, but also the Account Managers in getting them up to speed with the basic technology requirements to understand, communicate, and sell our services across all practice areas. We have technical recruiters that align with specific skill sets, allowing them to focus on a talent pool that they are familiar with and can maintain pipelines of qualified candidates. We have Practice Directors who are able to interface across all aspects of our sales and delivery model are critical to our continued growth. Our support teams work closely on everything from proposals to pricing to entire customer and industry strategies. These teams simply don't seem to get enough recognition! When we meet with our clients – whether it be in person or on the phone, we take the time to properly qualify positions. This enables us to understand what the clients need and their long term strategy, ensuring we deliver the right talent. Fun Facts: I have two daughters Kendyl (14) and Lauryl (11) I am a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan I have coached my daughters' basketball teams the past 5 seasons. It explains my lack of hair. Looking to add top Infrastructure and Information Security talent to your team? Connect with an Apex Systems Account Manager in your area to get started. Are you in the job market? Apex Systems has over 2,000 job opportunities in locations nationwide. Click here to view them and submit your resume today.


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Two clips of a two-day hike from Shiloh to Jerusalem May 11-12, 2010.
It's in Hebrew but you can enjoy the views and the action - and the music.
David Achikam is the leader:
And, if you recall an earlier post of mine on Pals. walking, Raja, eat your heart out.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
From Shiloh to Jerusalem
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Effective Thursday, June 5, 2014, the image and pass phrase will no longer be displayed on the password page when you log in to your online banking account. However, you can easily verify the site's identity and security by looking for the green website address bar.
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Facilitating Rapid Naltrexone Initiation
Brief description of study
The incidence of opioid use disorders (OUDs) has increased to near-epidemic proportions. While maintenance with long-acting opioids such as methadone or buprenorphine represents an effective treatment strategy, it may be unacceptable to many individuals. As a result, long-acting injectable naltrexone (XR-NTX), an antagonist medication that blocks the effects of opioids for at least 4 weeks, is now indicated for relapse prevention following detoxification. This randomized, controlled trial aims to test the efficacy of a glutamate modulator at facilitating a rapid non-opioid based naltrexone induction.
Detailed Study Description
This study combines a nonopioid detoxification; a naltrexone titration schedule that allows for pushing the dose rapidly while monitoring closely to ensure tolerability; and infusions integrated into the treatment in such a way as to potentially ameliorate spontaneous and precipitated withdrawal. The first part of the treatment trial involves receiving inpatient treatment for up to 5 days. Following week 1, participants will meet with staff twice weekly and receive 12 weeks of mindfulness based relapse prevention and motivational interviewing sessions.
Clinical Study Identifier: NCT03345173


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Squad news
09 Oct 2015
With Jonás and Cartabia, 19 Argentine players have performed for Deportivo at Primera División. Its the highest number for a county at the Galician club. Brazil is the second name in the list with 17.
Winger Jonás Gutiérrez debuted on last weekend with Deportivo, playmaker Fede Cartabia did it a month before taking the tally of Argentine players at the Galician club to 19 (Primera División). This is the highest number at the club for a single country followed closely by Brazil (17).
The predilection for Argentine players has always been present at the club, in the 1940s the club lived its first golden years thanks to men like Julio Corcuera, Oswaldo García, Rafael Franco and Francisco Reboredo, times when the team clinched the 2nd place at Primera for the first time.
In the 1990s, despite the Brazilians started to call the attention of the officials and turned to be the main source of foreign reinforcements, there was a second boom with the arrival of players like Turu Flores, Lionel Scaloni and Aldo Duscher, the last two are the Argentine players with more Primera games at Depor. In the case of Scaloni he reached the 200 matches and Duscher player 1997 meetings at the elite.
In recent years the presence of Argentine players was reduced to one or two and in some cases to zero, however the number increased within the last two seasons. Last year Luis Fariña joined German Lux as the two Argentines at Depor, and on the current campaign there are three as the keeper was joined by Cartabia and Jonás Gutiérrez.
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Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Hydraulic Mobile Crane
Crane and hoisting equipment operators service and operate the hoist and swing equipment used to move machinery, materials and other large objects. Hydraulic mobile crane operators service and operate booms that are mounted on crawlers or wheeled frames as well as traveling, fixed or climbing type hoisting equipment with a vertical mast or tower and a jib.
Hydraulic mobile crane operators manipulate a number of pedals and levers to rotate the crane, and raise and lower its boom and one or more loadlines. Some or all of these operations may be performed simultaneously.
Certification is required when operating mobile cranes with a lifting capacity of fifteen tons (13.6 tonnes) and over. Mobile crane operators also may drive the crane to the job site, rig the machine up (pin the boom and pendant cables and pull the hoist cable in preparation for operation), and set up the machine for the lift (make it level and stable) using blocking and leveling materials.
For more information regarding tasks and activities, please review the Trade Regulation.
Working Conditions
Crane and hoisting equipment operators–hydraulic mobile crane (hydraulic mobile crane operators) work outdoors, often in noisy, dusty conditions. They work in various locations throughout Alberta, in all types of weather. A 40-hour, five-day week is normal, but overtime may be required to meet construction deadlines.
Occupational hazards include injuries resulting from power line contact, crane overload, falls, weather conditions or manual lifting.
Skills and Abilities
Successful hydraulic mobile crane operators are capable decision-makers who are prepared to work independently when necessary. They also enjoy the comradery of being part of a team and traveling to different locations. They often like variety in their work.
To be successful in the trade, hydraulic mobile crane operators must have:
- coordination and manual dexterity,
- the ability to work at heights,
- the strength, stamina, and ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift items weighing in excess of 25 kilograms
- good vision, and
- the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with ground crews, usually using hand signals and voice communication.
Employment and Advancement
Hydraulic mobile crane operators are employed by general contractors and subcontractors in the forestry, mining, construction and oil industries, and by crane rental companies. Employment prospects change with seasonal and economic climates. Many crane operators are union members.
Journeyperson wage rates vary, but generally range from $24 to $38 an hour, plus benefits.
Experienced hydraulic mobile crane operators may advance to supervisory positions, or set up their own crane rental businesses.
Working in Alberta
To work as a hydraulic mobile crane operator in Alberta, a person must be a registered apprentice, an Alberta-certified journeyperson, or hold a valid recognized credential.
Individuals possessing a valid recognized credential in Alberta are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
Apprenticeship Training
There is no apprenticeship program for the hydraulic mobile crane operator trade at this time. There is only an apprenticeship program for the full crane and hoisting equipment operator – mobile crane trade.
Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
A crane and hoisting equipment operator–hydraulic mobile crane operator who holds a valid trade certificate from Alberta or from another Canadian province or territory may apply to write the Interprovincial Exam and, if successful, be granted a Red Seal under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program. The Red Seal is recognized throughout most of Canada.
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Time spent on supervisory or foreman duties, counter work, heading the tool crib, or on training course is NOT counted as 'hands-on' work experience.
Equivalency Program
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DHAKA: Attorney General (AG) Mahbubey Alam protested the chaos made by the pro-BNP lawyers in the courtroom on Thursday morning terming it very disgraceful.
The judicial activities of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court remained halted amid the chaos by pro-BNP lawyers demanding that hearing on the bail petition of BNP chief Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case be held today, he added.
The AG was speaking at protest meeting organised by Bangabandhu Awami Ainjibi Parishad at the north hall of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
The pro-BNP lawyers made the chaos in an unprecedented manner in order to create an "illegal pressure" on the SC as the apex court had adjourned the hearing on an appeal filed by the party chairperson Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case until December 12, the attorney general said.
The apex court also asked the BSMMU medical board formed to treat Khaleda Zia to submit a report on her health condition within December 11 without any failure.
Attorney General Mahbubey Alam told the court that the health report of Khaleda Zia was not ready and more time is needed for preparing it.
On November 18 in 2018, the BNP chief has filed an appeal with the concerned branch of the High Court challenging the lower court verdict that sentenced her seven years imprisonment in Zia Charitable Trust graft case.


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Terry O'Reilly presents Don't Outspend them, Outsmart them
Budget should never get in the way of great marketing! In a world where most advertisers don't have huge budgets to trounce the competition, where small advertisers are up against deeper pockets, and where not–for–profit communicators struggle to make an impact, there is a way to gain remarkable returns. Marketing guru, Terry O'Reilly, host of CBC's popular radio show Under the Influence explains how to outsmart the competition, not outspend them. All it takes is a different mindset and a different kind of creativity. In this lunch and learn, Terry will share great examples of how small companies can attract as much attention as bigger companies and how humour, drama and surprise can make up for a small budget.
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Time: 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25
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At a software development conference in Seattle, Gates will detail improvements planned for its Visual C++ tool, which is included in its Visual Studio.Net bundle. Microsoft on Thursday disclosed planned revisions for its Visual C# tool, also included in the Visual Studio.Net.
The Redmond, Wash.-based software maker said this summer that it plans to revamp its tools to work with new products expected to ship in the coming months. Those products include Windows.Net Server, the next version of Microsoft?s server operating system, and an upcoming release of the company?s SQL Server database code-named Yukon.
At the Object Oriented Programming Systems Languages and Applications (OOPSLA) conference on Friday, Gates is expected to disclose further details of an update to Visual C++, planned for release early next year as part of a Visual Studio.Net update code-named Everett.
Everett will include a C++ compiler that is for the first time largely compliant with a standards set down by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) nearly six years ago. Microsoft said its C++ compiler had been around 90 percent compliant with the standard. The Everett release will bring that closer to 98 percent, said Nick Hodapp, a Microsoft product manager.
Hodapp said the standards compliance is significant because it will now allow Visual C++ developers to take advantage of several popular development libraries, including Boost, Blitz and Loki. Libraries include pre-built code that let developers more quickly construct software applications.
The Everett release of Visual C++ will also feature better performance of code targeted to Intel's Pentium 4 chip and Advanced Micro Devices' Athlon chip. Microsoft expects a boost of 5 percent and 15 percent for software compiled with Visual C++ for those chips.
Microsoft will also include support in Everett for more automated development of Windows Forms, the traditional Windows client applications usually built with Microsoft?s Visual Basic tools. Developers could use Visual C++ to build those applications before, but it was a much more laborious process, said Hodapp.
Overall, Everett, will include better connections to Windows.Net Server and provide support for writing software for mobile devices, such as cell phones. The Everett release will include a Java development tool called Visual J#, along with Visual Basic.Net, Visual C++.Net and Visual C#.Net tools.
Microsoft on Thursday disclosed more details of a future release of its Visual C# tool. The company said it is planning an update to coincide with the debut of Yukon, which is expected to enter testing next year.
That release of Visual C# will include four new features: support for "generics," which is a form of a C++ template that can help C# developers build software more quickly; support for "iterators," which help developers create new code; anonymous methods, which ease development of what?s known as "event-driven" code; and support for "partial types," which make it easier to use C# for building large projects.
Visual Studio.Net, originally released in February, serves as Microsoft's chief weapon in the battle for software developers who have a choice among Microsoft's .Net Web services plan and rival software sold by Sun Microsystems, BEA Systems, Oracle, IBM and other Java backers. Web services is an emerging method of writing software that allows businesses to interact via the Internet.
Winning support of software developers is crucial for the company?s .Net plan to succeed. Microsoft earlier this year admitted that .Net has been slow to catch on, largely because of confusion over the new architecture?s marketing.
The .Net plan includes Windows.Net Server, which has been beset by delays; a development and launching technology called the .Net Framework; a new version of the company?s Active Server Pages Web technology called ASP.Net; and other new technologies.


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Get to know industry veteran Doug Henderson: Technology Insider Group's newest contributor! Doug has had a nearly thirty-five year career in the high performance audio industry, starting at Dahlquist speakers in 1983, continuing for 22 years as principal of independent rep firm Audtek, representing a virtual who's who of manufacturers including Audio Research, Bowers & Wilkins, Meridian, Krell, Rotel, Sonus Faber and others. Most recently he was, for a decade, President/CEO of B&W Group North America.
I sat down with Doug, to find out even more about how he started in the industry, what compelled him into a life of music and what he plans to bring to the readers of TIG.
Maureen Jenson: What music were you listening to in the 1970s that not only fueled your musical passion, but also drove you to want to build your own loudspeakers?
Doug Henderson: Coming of age in the 70s, musically speaking at least, was a blessing. It was really the golden age of rock, with 60s artists like the Stones, The Who and many others carrying over and doing some of their best work and a multitude of new bands coming on the scene. My high school days were filled with Led Zeppelin, Queen, Bad Company, Humble Pie, Aerosmith, the Allman Brothers, that first Boston album and so many others. I was a music freak from about the age of 12. Since I couldn't afford the speakers I wanted, I started building my own with a goal to capture the sound of a live rock band in my bedroom. I had a talent for woodworking and my dad had the power tools to get me started. How my folks put up with my listening at ear splitting levels day after day is beyond me.
MJ: Did building speakers make you feel closer to the music? Was their something missing in the speakers you were listening to?
DH: I worked from the age of nine when I split a paper route with my brother, started caddying at the local golf course and other jobs of that sort but collectively they didn't pay well enough to support my growing music habit. This was before the age of parental indulgence! If I wanted a stereo I was on my own, simple as that. Building speakers was a way to get more speaker for my money. I didn't really know what I was doing, to be honest, but trial and error and a willingness to listen to the guys selling me the drivers helped. My overriding goal was loudness! It was also fun for me. Eventually I graduated to professional designs, like early Infinity models (kept blowing those EMIT tweeters up, however). I took a pair of AR3a's to college – great speaker . . . had some magic moments with those.
MJ: You have represented a virtual who's who of the audio industry. Any particular manufacturer you learned the most from?
DH: I was exceedingly fortunate to have been surrounded by so many great audio people early in my career. An individual who is not well known but was central to my story is Ed Woodard. He owned a hi-fi store in Manhattan called Audio East for a time and then went on to be the Director of Marketing at Dahlquist speakers on Long Island. He opened the door for me to work there when I was a recent college grad looking for a direction in life. Dahlquist, which Saul Marantz had co-founded with ex-Grumman engineer Jon Dalhquist, opened my eyes to the possibility of a career in the industry, and it was there that I first met Harry Pearson, Bill Johnson of Audio Research and other audio luminaries. Harry and Bill were both truth seekers (as well as being eccentric personalities!) – they saw music playback as a legitimate art serving a higher purpose than just making sound. They were trying to capture life, or maybe conjure it. This generation, some of whom are still going strong like Dan D'Agostino, Bob Stuart, Paul McGowan to name only three with no intent to slight many others, really rescued music from the then mass-market trends that dumbed down playback considerably, long before MP3. We need more of that spirit today and I think we are seeing it again with the vinyl revival. I look at vinyl as music's answer to small batch bourbons. People are learning how to savor music again, not just consume it.
Doug Henderson looks forward to bringing the readers of TIG concrete info on such topics as audio sales goal-setting and romancing the customer. Doug can be followed at his personal website, www.douglasandrewhenderson.com. [MJ – Doug is an accomplished photographer as well, his photos on the site are well worth a visit]


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Did you know that there are over 500 miles of bike trails, bike lanes and shared lanes in the city of Houston? To support bicycling access, safety and physical activity, Go Healthy Houston in partnership with the City of Houston and implemented the Houston Bike Racks (HBR) Program distributing free bike racks to eligible applicants located within Houston city limits from 2017 to 2019.
Houston Bike Racks (HBR) Program Overview:
The Houston Bike Racks (HBR) Program started as a pilot in January 2017 in Near Northside, Houston. With its growing momentum and supportive partnership support, the Houston Bike Rack Program officially launched citywide in April 2017 and operated until the Fall of 2019. The Houston Bike Rack (HBR) Program demonstrated the ability to increase the availability of bike parking in key community destinations to encourage biking and physical activity in routine short distance trips.
|From 2017-2019 the Houston Bike Rack Program:– Secured program funding for the distribution and monitoring of bike racks across Houston and developed a cross-city department bike rack distribution process and protocols
– Donated bike racks to private lot and right of way projects, prioritizing historically under-served neighborhoods and medium to large work-sites
– Process included an online application, letter of agreement and 1-year follow up
– Responded to community assessments & direct need indicated from stakeholders and community members
– Supported bicycle networks and mobility and active living strategies including the vision and strategies identified in the Houston –Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 2040 Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan and the Houston Bike Plan
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– The HBR program distributed over 180 bike racks to agencies across Houston, with more than 50 going to Houston priority areas. The HBR program donated bike racks reach and benefit over 43,200 Houstonians across 21 unique Houston zip codes.
– Presented to the City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee and was highlighted via poster presentation at two national public health conferences.
– Hosted an innovative youth summer project engaging 35 Houston youth on topics including community health, access, health equity, mobility and the built environment.
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Yes, We Are Open During The COVID-19. We're Here for 1st Responders, Essential Businesses, and People. Thank You All.
Why are we open? Transportation is a necessity. Vehicles need to be in good working order to allow citizens, healthcare workers, other essential business employees and First Responders access to food, supplies and medical treatment. The Governor has deemed "Automotive Supply & Repair" an essential business to meet this need.
The first hour of every day is "Senior Hour". Special operating hours apply to both Sales and Service.
Below are the COVID-19 Virus "Best Practices" Fred Martin Nissan is taking to keep our staff and customer's safe:
- Employees who come within 6 feet of a customer must wear a mask or facial covering
- All staff members are encouraged to wear rubber gloves, especially: Service Writers, Cashiers, Car Porters and Technicians
- Service Technicians change gloves with every vehicle they work on
- Phones and work spaces wiped clean every four hours
- Use gloves when entering customer vehicles for any reason
- Steering wheel and seat covers used during vehicle appraisal and Service work
- Use wipes and wipe out car rentals after each customer use
- Employees are told to stay home if they are sick
- Meetings and co-worker outings prohibited
- Magazines and public meeting materials removed from common areas
- Hourly wipe down of vending machines
- Children's play area toys removed
- Hand sanitizer located in numerous places around dealership
- Showroom vehicles moved to ensure "physical distancing" is possible
- Vehicle test drives can be done alone by customer
- Staff who can work from home are
Social precautions are also in place:
- Wash hands every two hours
- Try not to touch your face with your hands
- Cough into your elbow
- Maintain a distance of 6-feet from other people
- Say "Welcome" and politely nod instead of shaking hands with customers
Fred Martin Nissan's New "Concierge Service" is available for Sales and Service
Sales Department Concierge:
- Browse online, contact us for an at home test drive
- We bring the vehicle to you
- Paperwork can be completed online or over the phone to complete the purchase
- Vehicle disinfected prior to delivery at customer request
Service Department Concierge:
- Appointment made online or over the phone
- We pick the vehicle up, service it, and return it
- Vehicle disinfected prior to drop-off at customer request
- Customer can pay remotely
At Fred Martin Nissan, our commitment to staff and employee safety is our top priority.
Test drives may require credit and insurance verification. Mileage restrictions for Concierge Services are at the discretion of management. Concierge Service does not apply to appointments for Express Services. Contact a Service Advisor for more details.


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Rotsaniyom Malai turns up the heat with print and colour block dresses in shades of dark crimson. Thais, like all Asians, seem to just get color , in a way that those with no wide open cloudless skies, tropical heat and monsoon downpours can ever experience.
The propriety of the necklines, harkening to Victorian times, and the lush hues, for me, conjure up the kind of sultry governess portrayed by the divine Eva Green in Cracks. Or perhaps Eva Green in anything. The juxtaposition of prim morality and careless hedonism shines like a ruby on dark velvet.
Smell the flowers, celebrate differences, enjoy traditions and make something beautifully new out of them.. Be More Malai.
Throw on a straw hat like the one seen here in Rotsaniyom's atelier, or a Malai ankle bracelet, to remind oneself of the power of tradition to stamp our identity, culturally and emotionally, whether as a nation or an individual, and to bring a little of its spiritual intent into our quotidian lives. Heady, intoxicating stuff.
Western or Thai, you can wear it your own way. Thais can offer us a breath of their culture, their Malai, and we can all be Rotsaniyom, exploring our own individual vision of personal taste.
Traditional Thai Malai, or garland.
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If you've been following me here, you know that my migraines are really out of control lately. To try and get a handle on that, I've gone on medical leave. I wrote about some of the challenges with that on Tenure, She Wrote a few days ago. In a month or so I'll have another post up on what I've done with my medical leave and maybe some tips to make leave better and more productive for other sick folks.
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The first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory cost method can be used to minimize taxes during periods of rising prices, since the higher inventory prices work to increase a company's cost of goods sold (COGS), decrease its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), and therefore reduce the amount of earnings used to calculate the amount of taxes owed.
With the FIFO method, the newest inventory goods purchased that will be used in a sale are used first. In periods of rising prices, this means that the older, less expensive inventory remains on the company's books in the form of inventory assets on the balance sheet. The newer, more expensive inventory is used in the sale of its goods or services and is removed from its balance sheet and recognized on its income statement in the form of COGS.
Since revenue minus COGS equals gross profit, using the FIFO inventory cost method in periods of rising prices reduces gross profit, which then reduces all other profit levels and the amount of taxes owed. This also reduces net profit.
In periods of declining prices, however, using the FIFO inventory cost method would actually increase the amount of taxes owed. Since prices would be declining in this scenario, the inventory used in the sale of a company's product would be lower than the inventory kept on its books, and therefore the gross profit would be higher. This would work to increase all other profit levels and the amount of taxes owed. This would also increase overall net profit.


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The Gadget: iRex's ebook reader, a huge 10.2″ E-Ink display with Wacom touch surface—in short, the ebook reader that the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader wish they were.
The Price: $US750
The Verdict: If the Kindle was the Sidekick of ebook readers, the iRex 1000S would be the G1. Its functionality is broad, but it lacks the stability, comfort and focus of Amazon's perennially sold-out little snow speeder.
As a technology statement, the iRex is impressive: It's the first ebook reader I've played with that has a 10-inch E-Ink screen. I'd seen the displays at tradeshows, but having one in my hand is different. It's nice to have all of that real estate without a lot of weight and no backlight or glare. (I'm assuming the E-Ink upgrade is the main cause for the 1000S's Hugh Jass price tag.) This is also the first ebook reader I know of with a Wacom touchscreen and an accompanying, almost Windows-like interface of pop-up menus and floating dialog boxes, plus the more typical launcher-style icons. This UI reveals the reader's computer roots, which is exciting but also frustrating.
In the US, the debate between the Kindle and the Sony Reader is one of closed platform versus open one. (Ironic that Sony is the "open" platform here.) The Sony does have a DRM-heavy ebook retail operation, but it also plays, among other things, the many free PDF-format ebooks that are widely available on the internet. iRex doesn't really help you buy books, but rather it equips you with a versatile array of options for easing "large documents" into its memory.
For one, you can "print" to the 1000S. It sounds high tech, but it basically involves converting the document you're looking at in Windows to a special format that gets saved on the 1GB SD card the 1000S calls its home drive. Another means to get content is PressReader, a third-party Windows app that securely transmits "800 newspaper titles from 81 countries, including The Telegraph, Washington Post, USA Today, Die Welt, NRC Handelsblad, Le Figaro…"
The 1000S currently supports Adobe PDF, TXT, HTML as well as the DRM'd Mobipocket PRC, but I couldn't figure out quite how to introduce the PRCs I did have to the system. I'm not saying it's impossible, I'm just saying the process isn't as easy as 1, 2, 3. Along those lines, there's a folder marked "Audible," and another marked "music," but it wouldn't take my Audible recordings or MP3s and besides, without a speaker or headphone jack, I'm not quite sure what they'd do with them anyway.
A perfect example of how this advanced device makes no sense for Grandma (or even Mum, Dad, Big Sis, Big Bro, your kids, or any but the most nerd-tastic of your friends and neighbours) is the dictionary look-up function. I can set the stylus to instantly look up words that I tap, but when I do, the 1000S can't find any dictionaries. The nice thing is, you can add as many dictionaries as you want to the thing, but I don't happen to know where digital dictionaries come from. Maybe I'm dumb, but technology is supposed to help me with that, not make it all the more painfully obvious.
I wanted to like the iRex. Its nine capacitive buttons are a fun departure from the typical interfaces of the day, though I found myself using the stylus most of the time to get around. That scared me, because, as a Wacom touch surface—which you can even draw on—the screen itself doesn't react to your finger. Lose that stylus, and you lose the easiest way to work the thing.
Though I am someone who thinks that a gadget like this is only as good as the lush garden of content surrounding it, I can see how people who are into shadier sourcing of ebooks would find the 1000S a way cooler alternative to Sony's Reader. But for those people, I just hope that iRex works to make the firmware less buggy. In the few days I've been using it, I've had numerous freezes and crashes, and several full-battery false alarms—I thought the thing was fully charged only to find out, a half hour later, it was running on fumes.
If you do buy one—and the daring (+ rich) among you may want to—whatever you do, don't pop out the SD card without selecting "Safely Remove." That's as bad as stealing Jobu's rum. As in, very bad. [Product Page]


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2017 Renault Koleos review: premium aspirations for a budget price tag
There's no shortage of great value mid-size SUVs: Skoda's recently launched the brilliant Kodiaq, the Kia Sorento is a firm favourite and Mazda's new CX-5 is a genuine five-star car. But Renault is hoping its new Koleos will be good enough to take on all of these – and even give more premium rivals such as the Audi Q5 a run for their money.
One aspect that could count against it is the lack of a seven-seat version – and there never will be, insists Renault. Apparently it was largely a design decision… offering seven seats would have given it a blockier rear-end, while all three rows of seats would have been somewhat compromised for space. Instead, Renault's prioritised offering as much space as possible for just the two rows of seats, while offering the kind of attractive design buyers in this segment want. Besides, if you want true practicality, Renault offers the trendy seven-seat Grand Scenic for similar money to the Koleos.
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The line-up on offer from launch is relatively simple. There are two diesel engines: 1.6-litre producing 130hp, and a 175hp 2.0-litre. Petrols aren't available – although Renault is watching the market, it says – and you can't opt for a hybrid, either. The lower powered model comes only in front-wheel-drive form along with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the 2.0-litre is available with two- or four-wheel-drive and an option of a six-speed manual or a CVT auto 'box.
Most buyers will find the smaller engine more than adequate for day-to-day driving. Around town it's quiet and smooth, while the manual gearchange is perfectly precise. Even loading on the revs doesn't harm noise levels too much, although we did notice a slight vibration through the acceleration pedal. It's not too irritating, but you'd be unlikely to notice it in a premium rival.
It's at motorway speeds where the 175 is more desirable. Although the 130 reaches 70mph without too much fuss, the extra flexibility offered by the 2.0-litre engine makes for a more relaxing motorway drive – especially when combined with the automatic gearbox. Although the letters 'CVT' still make us wince (and deservedly so with some cars on the market), it's perfectly likeable in the Koleos. Fake 'gears' provide the feel of a conventional auto, and even accelerating hard doesn't create that awful din CVTs are known for.
Although very few people will be considering the Koleos for its off road credibility, we did put the four-wheel-drive model through a brief off road test during the car's launch in Finland. It's perfectly capable at tackling modest ruts, axle twisters and inclines – more so than you'd probably expect – but we did find ourselves wishing it came with a hill descent mode for heading down steeper hills. Most buyers won't miss it.
Select the 4wd auto mode and up to 50% of torque can be shifted to the rear wheels when required to enable progress in slippery conditions or counter understeer at higher speeds. If you live in an area plagued by treacherous winter roads, this is a comforting safety feature.
Back to the line-up: there are just two trim levels on offer in the UK initially: the Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav. The former, which starts at £27,500, is well equipped as standard with 18-inch alloys, an opening panoramic sunroof, half-leather seats and a seven-inch R-Link infotainment system. Opting for the Signature provides a clear step towards the premium market, with 19-inch alloys, full leather interior, a larger 8.7-inch infotainment system and a powered tailgate.
Options include the £400 climate pack, which consists of ventilated and heated front seats as well as heated rear seats, steering wheel and a heated windscreen; while Signature Nav customers can opt for a 13-speaker Bose sound system (£600) and a gimmicky hands-free parking feature (£350).
The R-Link infotainment system is the same as that already found in the Megane and Scenic. It's relatively easy to use, and refreshingly uses a portrait-oriented screen (meaning you can see more of the road ahead when using the sat-nav…). We did encounter a slightly buggy R-Link system in one of our test cars, but we'll give it the benefit of the doubt and say it simply needed a reboot or update.
Both trim levels come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, meaning you can resort to your phone's mapping software if you don't get along with the built-in sat-nav.
We touched earlier on the space offered in the rear. There's plenty of it – head and knee room are plentiful for even tall adults, while the seats are comfortable and supportive. There are two USB charge points too – great for keeping teenagers happy. In the boot, there's 579 litres of space. That's not as much as the Skoda Kodiaq, but a clever removable boot floor provides useful extra space and the rear seats fold almost entirely flat for shifting bulkier items.
2017 Renault Koleos: verdict
The new Renault Koleos completes the firm's range revamp, which started with the Clio in 2012. Not only does it look great, the interior is bordering on premium and a lot of thought has clearly been given to practicality. It's exactly what you'd expect from Renault in 2017 – and that's not a bad thing.
For the money, the new Koleos offers an impressive amount of standard kit. The current entry-level Dynamique S Nav doesn't feel like a budget offering, but buyers expecting the premium feel of the upmarket Audi Q5 or Land Rover Discovery Sport might be disappointed. It's worth noting that many rivals (including the platform-sharing Nissan X-Trail) are offered with seven seats, too.
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Influence of Payer Source on Treatment and Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients in a University Hospital in Thailand
- Sermsri, Nattapoom (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University) ;
- Boonpipattanapong, Teeranut (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University) ;
- Prechawittayakul, Paradee (Cancer Registry Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University) ;
- Sangkhathat, Surasak (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University)
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The study aimed to compare the 2 main types of insurance used by colorectal cancer (CRC) patients in a university hospital in Thailand: universal coverage (UC) and 'Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme' (CSMBS) in terms of hospital expenditure and survival outcomes. CRC cases in stages I-IV who were operated on and had completed their adjuvant therapy in Songklanagarind Hospital from 2004 through 2013 were retrospectively reviewed regarding their hospital expenditure, focusing on surgical and chemotherapy costs. Of 1,013 cases analyzed, 524 (51.7%) were in the UC group while 489 (48.3%) belonged to the CSMBS group. Cases with stage IV disease were significantly more frequent in the UC group. Average total treatment expenditure (TTE) was 143,780 Thai Baht (THB) (1 US$ =~ 30 THB). The TTE increased with tumor stage and the chemotherapy cost contributed the most to the TTE increment. TTE in the CSMBS group was significantly higher than in the UC group for stage II-III CRCs. The majority of cases in the UC group (65.5%) used deGramont or Mayo as their first line regimen, and the proportion of cases who started with a capecitabine-based regimen (XELOX or
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- A select set of entries will be unlocked again. Here's the list.
- Friends-locked entries from January 2016-onward are exempted.
- I'll take requests to re-open others, but no guarantees.
- I probably won't cross-post new entries to LJ, but I'm still thinking about it.
This process may take a few days. I'm not exactly in a hurry.
And uh, yeah. Guess that's it. Comment if you have any concerns, but I'm just going to plug away at this task while I'm still motivated. Feelings of motivation often die suddenly and horribly when I least expect it.
EDIT: But why the hell is LJ adding random number hashtags to my tag lists on edited entries? WTF. Not all of them, just some.
02.06.2018 - done.
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Here I am back at work after a short break and some portable amateur radio from three Welsh Borders SOTA summits. Helen and I decided we needed a break after some particularly hectic and stressful months. We found a little cottage near Ross-on-Wye for a romantic long weekend and packed the chocolates and Champagne. I was told this was a no SOTA weekend and I of course said okay and was prepared to just chill out.
Maybe it was Helen's little test for me to see which I loved more her or ham radio, but she then said that because she was off all day Friday and we did not have the cottage until 4pm we could do a couple of hills en route. There were six within easy reach. All were one point hills, so no winter bonus.
The trip down seemed to take much longer than it should have done and we seemed forever stuck behind some slow-moving truck or other. Eventually we arrived at G/WB-013 Garway Hill and while I did 60 metres SSB Helen did 2 metres FM. The top of Garway Hill has the remains of a WW2 radio direction finding tower on top and a couple of benches. Neither bench was out of the wind unfortunately. We decided not to do any other bands or modes as by the time we had exhausted our contacts we were both very cold. We packed up and as soon as we were on the decent we were out of the wind and so almost thawed by the time we reached the car.
After a little shopping in a supermarket in Ross-on-Wye we found ourselves snuggled together on a sofa in the cottage. We had taken a few unwatched DVDs with us and settled down to watch one. Hitch one: The DVD player advertised was none existent and we had left our portable one at home. So it was Freeview or nothing and half the channels we have at home seemed to be missing. I found a music channel to listen to and Helen got out the Netbook. Hitch two: The battery was flat and the PSU we missing. Hitch three: Was the dining table that was in an unheated conservatory. Lunch on our knees then!
Despite the hitches we had a nice evening and then headed for bed. It was great to not have to get up for or be woken up by the kids and after late a lie in we got up and realised we had bought nothing for breakfast. So for the first time in a long time we ate bacon on some of our rolls we intended to use for sandwiches later. Eventually after lunch I was ready to go and burn some calories and suggested we walk along the River and take some photographs and then explore the town. The sun was shining and Helen said "It is too nice let's do some SOTA while the sun is out?", "But you said" I started and she laughed.
Forty minutes later we were sat on G/WB-019 May Hill and had a great time made all that bit longer by the curious muggles who asked us a longer stream of questions. May Hill is a nice hill with a copse of trees on each side of the trees is a seat that makes an ideal operating position. I opted for one of the benches while Helen moved away and put out a picnic blanket for her operating position. Again only 60 metres and 2 metres were attempted as time was getting on and we needed to get moving.
From May Hill we headed for G/WB-021 Ruardean Hill and were surprised that on this roadside summit the local RAYNET group had set up station in the cricket club for the monitoring of a motor rally through the Forest of Dean. The trig on this summit is out-of-bounds but there is a small park down a gravelled track called Pan-Tod Beacon. The beacon area is no more than a couple of feet lower than the true summit and well within the activation zone. I set up on 60 metres and as I ran the dipole out Helen called out to me that the fishing pole mast was being bent too far. From my position it looked straight and although I slacked of the tension something had broken. I still have not found the break but when I called the SWR was far too high. I made two contacts on half a dipole and then we swapped over to 2 meters FM were we had a great run of contacts including a summit to summit with Eleri M3NYR on G/WB-005 Long Mynd – Pole Bank. By the time we packed up it was so dark we needed head torches.
After a fantastic day we rounded it off with a nice steak in peppercorn sauce with baked potatoes and a few glasses of something ice-cold and bubbly. Hitch four had been the dipole breaking and now when I tried to charge the batteries the charger refused to work and the spare was still where I left it after charging the batteries before we left. Not that it was needed because we were woken earlier than planned by the loft door bouncing in the wind and rain hammering the windows. We pulled the covers over our heads and hoped it would go away.
The rain never stopped all day so after a bowl of porridge we had a little discussion and came to the conclusion we would just chill out and spent the day watching inane TV programs in our pyjamas. Helen was a little upset when she saw the Mr Men had changed and were now exploring space, it was just not the program she knew and loved from when the boys were little. An episode of Time Team seemed like they were trying as usual to make an archaeological mountain out of a thimble full of nothing. A couple of episodes of Scrap Heap Challenge were the usual big build up to a whimper rather than a big bang. Finally Coach Trip reminded me why I do not watch much television, a guide who I could happily strangle and a coach load of the most objectionable thick morons making idiots of them selves. I did enjoy however seeing some of the interesting Spanish locations they went to, which reminded me there is more to Spain than Benidorm, drunk Brits and scorched earth. In truth it seemed like a wasted day but it had the desired effect of leaving us totally chilled out.
Next day before we headed home we went to take those pictures I had wanted by the river. Unfortunately the river had recently been over the top and the pathways were half an inch deep in mud. I took photographs of two riverbank sculptures and then we headed for the town where I took pictures of another sculpture outside of the Man of Ross pub and of Market House. We had intended to look around the town but for some reason neither of us was too bothered and we were both a little cold so we headed for the car and were back home for lunch time.
We had a great weekend but back in work on Tuesday and within two hours it felt like I had not been away. By 9am it felt like 4pm and my stress levels were as high as ever. Was it worth it? Too right it was. If you have children and you have never been away without them I cannot stress how much you need to get away without them for the occasional weekend. I just wish we had realised this twenty years earlier.
Today I had a few chores to do including finding out why the colinear had stopped working. I guessed that as the mast had been moving in the wind at least three feet in any direction that the coax had pulled out. I was right but not only had the centre pin of the N-type retracted but the braid had disappeared into the insulation. After digging out the sealing washer and re-cutting and soldering the plug I was able to reassemble the plug with a new rubber o-ring and as soon as I reconnected it to the antenna the local 70cms repeater was coming in at 5/5 with it on the ground. After an hour and a halves work the mast was back up and I was getting good reports again. The 2 meter crossed Yagi however is still in a heap, but I needed sleep before I went to work on 12 hour nights. Hopefully this weekend the weather will be kind enough to get that sorted out.
On getting back on the air on two metres one of my chums asked how my "dirty weekend" went, I replied "Great! I am sure the mud will wash out eventually." I should have added that the Land Rover will need a trip to the car wash too. Dirty weekend indeed! It depends on what one defines as dirty, I am pretty sure my output is clean at least until the batteries start to run down. Time to plan our next trip? There are still three more summits we can do from Ross-on-Wye. Mmmm! More days of wine and roses.


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President Obama is set to tour the Asia Pacific starting April 23 to strengthen military alliances and promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) in line with the U.S. "Pivot to Asia" strategy.
Zoom in Korea spoke with progressive activists in three of the countries Obama is set to visit – Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines – about what's on the agenda for his upcoming trip and how progressive movements in Asia Pacific are preparing for his visit. This is part 3 of a 3-part series.
Yukiko Nagaya is a member of the Japan branch of the Asia Wide Campaign against U.S.-Japanese Domination and Aggression of Asia
Keisuke Fuse is the Director of the International Bureau of Japan's National Confederation of Trade Unions Zenroren. He is also a Steering committee member of the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen bombs, Director of the Japan Peace Committee, and part of an international network against the TPPA.
What will be on President Obama's agenda during his upcoming summit with Prime Minister Abe?
Nagaya – Strengthening the US-Japan alliance and U.S. bases, as well as promoting the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).
Fuse – They will affirm and even beautify the US-Japan alliance, but Obama's hidden agenda is the TPPA, the Okinawa base relocation, and Abe's historical revisionism.
And what is your view on this?
Nagaya – We do not welcome Obama's visit.
We denounce Obama for aiming to increase U.S. military presence and strengthen U.S.-led military alliances in the Asia Pacific through his upcoming visit to the region. The U.S.' "pivot to Asia" strategy is aimed at isolating China and threatening North Korea and increases military tensions in the region. The U.S. Quadrennial Defense Review, released in March 2014, reaffirms U.S. plans to transfer 60% of U.S naval forces to the Pacific region by 2020.
In his meeting with Abe, President Obama will continue to pursue the strengthening and new construction of U.S. bases in Henoko Okinawa, as well as in Iwakuni, Kanagawa, and Kyotango. In South Korea, he will pursue the Pyeongtaek military base expansion as well as the Jeju naval base construction and advancing war plans against North Korea. And In the Philippines, he plans to sign the Agreement on Enhanced Defense Cooperation, which allows the United States to station its troops and preposition weapons in Philippine military facilities and is, for all intents and purposes, a base treaty. Malaysia is seeing more frequent port calls of U.S. warships and the United States also plans to strengthen its troop presence and bases in Australia, Guam, and Hawaii. We strongly oppose the increase of U.S. forces in the Asia Pacific region.
How does increased U.S. presence threaten peace in the region?
Nagaya – In addition to integrating the U.S. and Japanese militaries and enabling the deployment of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces abroad, the United States is accelerating expanded militarization in each country in the region. This is a grave threat to peace in the region.
We also denounce the Obama administration for exploiting historic territorial disputes to justify increased U.S. military presence in the Asia Pacific region. This is precisely the justification the Obama administration is using to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. This scheme only intensifies military tensions in the region and needs to be stopped immediately.
What about the TPPA?
Nagaya – President Obama is using his Asia tour to promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). The TPPA is the economic aspect of the U.S. strategy for hegemony in the Asia Pacific region. It will only benefit multinational corporations and monopoly capital and aggravate exploitation and violation of rights for working class people. In order to conclude a basic agreement between the United States and Japan on the TPPA before Obama's visit on April 23, currently the U.S. government is aggressively pursuing negotiations with Japan. Japan and Malaysia are already participating in TPPA negotiations, South Korea has expressed its intention to join, and the Philippine parliament is discussing revisions to its constitution so that it can join the TPPA. We oppose U.S.-led free trade agreements such as the TPPA, which goes hand in hand with stepped up U.S. military presence, and will fight against the neoliberal offensive.
Fuse – This US-led free trade framework is not just a trade agreement; it destroys democracy and undermines national sovereignty. U.S. and Japanese corporations, multinationals in particular, exert huge pressure to reach an agreement as soon as possible, but the deal has not been made yet.
Market access is a big challenge for many nations, especially Japan and the United States. Many of Abe's supporters are family farmers in Japan, and they demand the protection of five agricultural products – rice, sugar, beef, pork and dairy – by maintaining the current tariff level. But the principle of TPPA is 0-tariff for all items, and US agricultural companies demand 0-tariff. Japan is forced to make some concessions, but Japanese civil society and even conservative organizations are working to stop Abe from compromising and get Japan out of this deal.
Do you think Abe will concede on the TPPA?
Fuse – As you know, Abe is in trouble with South Korea, China and the United States for his historical revisionist policy. He may feel he owes one to Obama, and I'm afraid he may concede on the TPPA in exchange for maintaining a strong alliance with the United States. Abe will have to either abandon his historical view or concede on the economic front.
There are many critical issues in Japan, such as more deregulation of labor laws and the introduction of a special economic zone. But in relation to the US-Japan summit, the TPPA is the main issue. If Abe makes a deal with Obama, he will lose his farmers votes. If he does not make a deal and gets Japan out of the TPPA negotiations, U.S. and Japanese businesses will be very upset and fire him. He is now in deep trouble.
What is your view of the leaders that Obama will be meeting on his Asia tour?
Nagaya – By meeting with reactionary leaders such as Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, South Korea's President Park Geun-hye, and the Philippine's President Benigno Aquino, President Obama is supporting governments that oppress their people. These governments need to be overthrown through people power.
Fuse – Abe's cabinet members visited the Yasukuni Shrine for the spring festival and outraged Korea and China, as well as peace loving people in Japan. If Abe visits the Yasukuni Shrine, he will gain support from the right wing voters. If he does not, he will lose their votes. I don't want people outside of Japan to believe ordinary Japanese people support Abe. Even conservative and apathetic people do not believe he is doing the right thing in relation to the Yasukuni issue. Most opinion polls show that the majority of Japanese believe Abe should not visit the Yasukuni Shrine. We must stop Abe's runaway policy. That is the top agenda for Japanese progressive forces and the trade unions.
What actions are being planned for Obama's visit?
Nagaya – We are unifying with other organizations to hold mass protest actions in front of the U.S. embassy in Tokyo on April 23 and the U.S. consulate in Osaka on April 24.
We will mount a unified struggle to oppose the increase of U.S. military forces and strengthening of U.S.-led military alliances in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the TPPA and neoliberal polices.
Fuse – Also, the anti-TPPA campaign will be holding a sit-in protest in front of the Diet building and the Prime Minister's office. And many other protests will be organized locally.
Zenroren's medical workers union will hold a mass rally in Tokyo on the 24th. This was not originally planned against Obama's visit, but their demands are to defend universal healthcare, improve the working conditions of medical workers, and oppose the TPPA.
Go to Part 1 – Interview with Nato Reyes, Secretary General of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN), Philippines
Go to Part 2 – Interview with Ju Jejun, Policy Director of Korean Alliance of People's Movements; and Oh Hye-ran, former Secretary General of Solidarity for Peace and Reunification of Korea


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- Friday, November 8, 2019; 6-10 p.m.
- Saturday, November 9, 2019; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, November 10, 2019; 2-6:30 p.m. (may run long)
Location: Second Baptist Church, 4680 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38117
Maximum Attendance: The class is limited to twenty-five participants.
Who can attend: Registered Scouts and Scout Leaders who meet the prerequisites and are at least 14 years of age. Students must show verification that prerequisites are current.
Prerequisites: CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillation) are prerequisites for the course to meet the BSA requirements. WFA is required for all BSA High Adventure Camps and strongly recommended for all High Adventure activities that our Troops and Crews participate in. (Scouts who have earned the First Aid merit badge and have earned the rank of First Class or higher are invited to attend.
Registration Fee: $85.00; This fee includes the All Weather WFA Field Guide, training patch, certificate, and food and beverage: Friday – cracker barrel; Saturday – donuts, lunch and snack; Sunday – trail snack.
Registration On-Line: Through council calendar on Tentaroo (at the bottom of this page).
Information Contact: Cate Kennedy; email@example.com; phone: 901-371-6874
Certification is through BSA approved provider: ECSI (Emergency Care and Safety Institute)


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Car Service Uber Eying Tallahassee As Potential Market
Rideshare app service Uber could come to Tallahassee if the company sees enough interest in the area. Uber is advertising in search of drivers in Florida's capital city.
Earlier this year, people using the words "Uber" and "Tallahassee" in the same sentence were likely talking about controversial state legislation the company was pushing to override local car service restrictions.
That bill failed, but the company that connects smartphone-savvy riders with hourly-paid drivers is now testing whether there's a demand for its service in town.
City transportation lawyers say Tallahassee does not have car restrictions similar to the ones Uber was fighting in Miami and other cities. If the company does choose Tallahassee as a market, drivers would simply need to register as cars for hire with the police department.


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Who Holds the Most Gold?
The price of gold has been in consolidation mode for over a year. On Monday, the precious metal logged its third consecutive daily loss and reached its lowest level in five weeks. Gold produces very trying price swings for investors of the safe haven, but central banks are still keeping a tight grip on their holdings.
Central banks became net buyers of gold in 2009 for the first time in decades, with Russia and China leading the way. According to recent IMF data compiled by Bloomberg, Russia's central bank added 570.1 metric tons of gold to its stash over the past decade, the most of any nation in the world and almost triple the weight of the Statue of Liberty. China and Turkey were the next largest gold accumulators with 454.1 and 243.5 metric tons, respectively.
Evgeny Fedorov, a lawmaker for Vladimir Putin's Untied Russia party, tells Bloomberg, "The more gold a country has, the more sovereignty it will have if there's a cataclysm with the dollar, the euro, the pound or any other reserve currency."
Putin has not been shy about his feelings towards the U.S. dollar and its role in the global financial system. In recent years, he has said the nation is "living like parasites off the global economy and the monopoly of the dollar. Countries like Russia and China hold a significant part of their reserves in American securities…there should be other reserve currencies."
Who holds the most gold…
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In addition to Russia, many countries hold the precious metal. According to the official gold holdings by the World Gold Council, the United States holds the most at 8,133.5 tonnes, representing 75.7 percent of reserves. A large portion of this gold is held at Fort Knox in Kentucky and the West Point depository in New York. The U.S. has possession of even more gold via the Federal Reserve, but it technically belongs to other nations. Germany has nearly 3,400 tonnes, the second highest total in the world and representing 72.8 percent of its reserves.
The top 10 gold holders are listed below, along with the percentage of reserves:
- United States: 8,133.5 tonnes, 75.7 percent
- Germany: 3,391.3 tonnes, 72.8 percent
- IMF: 2,814 tonnes
- Italy: 2,451.8 tonnes, 72.1 percent
- France: 2,435.4 tonnes, 70.5 percent
- China: 1,054.1 tonnes, 1.7 percent
- Switzerland: 1,040.1 tonnes, 10.6 percent
- Russia: 957.8 tonnes, 9.5 percent
- Japan: 765.2 tonnes, 3.2 percent
- Netherlands: 612.5 tonnes, 59.7 percent
According to data from the Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong government, gold imports into mainland China from Hong Kong nearly doubled to an all-time high last year. China, the world's second-largest economy, imported a record 834,502 kilograms (834.5 metric tons), including scrap and coins, in 2012. In comparison, the nation only imported 431,215 (431.2 metric tons) kilograms the previous year.
Chinese imports in December increased to a fresh monthly record of 114,405 kilograms, compared to 90,764 kilograms in November and 38,650 kilograms in the same period a year earlier. It should also be noted that the imports only represent private demand and does not account for official sector Chinese purchases.
Although the People's Bank of China has not officially disclosed any changes to its gold holdings in years, it is widely believed that the central bank is purchasing gold to diversify its reserve holdings. The next time China reveals its official gold holdings, it could easily be in the 2,000 to 3,000 tonne range.
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South Belfast Ulster Unionist Assembly Member Michael McGimpsey has condemned a knifepoint robbery at a supermarket on the Lisburn Road on Monday evening. The attacker, who was described as wearing a white hooded top and scarf covering his face, demanded that staff hand over cash.
Speaking this morning Michael McGimpsey said;
"I utterly condemn this attack. Staff at the supermarket were shaken by the experience and it is unacceptable that petty individuals bring such fear into people's lives trying to go about their daily business."
"There is no place for violence in our society; people should feel safe to go about their daily lives without the fear of such violent demands."
"I would urge anyone with information about this incident to contact the police on 0845 600 8000."


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Neuwiller-les-Saverne tourism and travel guide
Visit Neuwiller-les-Saverne: highlights and tourist informationTravel Guide To Visit Attractions
France This Way comment: As well as the pretty half-timbered houses, the centre of Neuwiller-les-Saverne is dominated by two imposing churches
Important note
This page features a summary of highlights that you might like to explore near Neuwiller-les-Saverne. For detailed visitor information see the Neuwiller-les-Saverne travel guide.
Neuwiller-les-Saverne is situated in the Bas-Rhin department and Alsace region (now part of the Grand-Est region), in the north-east of France at 37 kilometres from Strasbourg, the department capital (general information: Neuwiller-les-Saverne is 370 kilometres from Paris).
Popular places to visit nearby include Marmoutier at 15 km and Wasselonne at 21 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Neuwiller-les-Saverne, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Neuwiller-les-Saverne in Grand-Est.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Bas-Rhin
Map of places to visit near Neuwiller-les-Saverne
Markets in and near Neuwiller-les-Saverne
- Saverne: market Thursday (9km)
- Drulingen: market Saturday (16km)
- Wasselonne: market Monday (21km)
- Reichshoffen: market Thursday (23km)
- Niederbronn-les-Bains: market Friday (23km)
- Brumath: market Wednesday (25km)
- Sarrebourg: market Tuesday & Friday (27km)
- Haguenau: market Tuesday & Friday (29km)
- Molsheim: market Monday (32km)
- Sarralbe: market Thursday (34km)
More information about Neuwiller-les-Saverne, Alsace
Tourist attractions near Neuwiller-les-Saverne, France
What to do at Neuwiller-les-Saverne? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Neuwiller-les-Saverne.
Heritage sites
- Strasbourg Grand Ile (37km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Hunspach (42km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Bitche (26km)
- Obernai (40km)
- Wissembourg (47km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Vosges-du-Nord (7km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin botanique du col de Saverne (9km)
- Jardin de la ferme bleue (20km)
- Jardin de l'Escalier (25km)
- Jardin du chateau de Kolbsheim (32km)
- Jardin botanique de l'université de Strasbourg (37km)
- Domaine du Windeck (40km)
- Le jardin de Marguerite (46km)
Towns of Art and history
- Strasbourg (37km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Bischheim (35km)
- Sarreguemines (40km)
- Drusenheim (41km)
Zoo and/or wildlife park
- Parc animalier de Sainte-Croix (37km)
Geography and distances
Distance to Neuwiller-les-Saverne
from Strasbourg (prefecture): 37 km
from Paris: 370 km
from Calais: 462 km
from Nice: 569 km
from Bordeaux: 751 km
from Strasbourg: 37 km
Getting here
Neuwiller-les-Saverne is in the north-east of France. Most visitors fly into Paris or drive from one of the channel ports such as Calais or Dunkirk (allow around 6 hours) For driving distances to Neuwiller-les-Saverne from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 13 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Dossenheim-sur-Zinsel, Ernolsheim-les-Saverne, Gottesheim, Hattmatt, Ingwiller, La Petite-Pierre, Niedersoultzbach, Obersoultzbach, Printzheim, Saint-Jean-Saverne, Steinbourg, Weinbourg and Weiterswiller.
This page in French: Visiter Neuwiller-les-Saverne