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The 2016 PhD graduation ceremony of Telecom ParisTech was held on the 21 April 2017. It was a great pleasure to graduate with some of my PhD friends: Sonia, so many nice memories. All my PhD supervisors also came to… Continue Reading →
In the fall 2017, I was invited to give a presentation at the Research Day of the LTCI lab at Telecom ParisTech. It was a great occasion to meet my ex-colleagues and discover the hot topic of the other researchers…. Continue Reading →
The first North American CryoSat Science Meeting was held in Banff, in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. As it was my first conference linked to my post-doc (which in on the swath processing of CryoSat-2 SARIn products), I learn a lot about the satellite, the… Continue Reading →
First was the travel. My PhD Defense was hold on Friday the 29th of November. This was a cold but sunny day, with nearly no train or RER delays. The car-travel to Telecom ParisTech with the food for the cocktail… Continue Reading →
The ONERA-DLR Aerospace Symposium 2016 (ODAS) was hold in the DLR facilities in Oberpfaffenhofen. It was the occasion of great exchanges between the ONERA and DLR remote sensing team. I learned a lot on the TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X data acquisition… Continue Reading →
My article entitled "Resolution enhancement of polarimetric images using a high resolution mono-channel image" won the first prize of the EuSAR 2016 Student Award. The work presented in this article was the extension of the work I presented in POLinSAR… Continue Reading →
Corner reflectors designed for radar are targets that reflect the wave emitted by the satellite back to the antenna. The combined reflections on the 3 mirors redirect the waves in their original direction and it can be demonstrated by simple math. We can decompose… Continue Reading →
SAR sensors are echo-localization systems. They measure the time between the emission of an electromagnetic pulse and its reception after that it have been backscattered by targets. This time is firstly converted in distance and then in pixels. The coordinates of… Continue Reading →
The Eiffel Tower is an emblematic monument in Paris. I have studied it through a temporal stack of 100 images acquired by TerraSAR-X in spotlight mode (thanks to the DLR projet LAN2708). See how it looks in SAR imagery. The image… Continue Reading →
SAR Interferometry (InSAR) and SAR Differential Interferometry (DInSAR) are two well-known techniques of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image processing. SAR Interferometry measures the phase difference between 2 images acquired from slightly different points of view to obtain the height of… Continue Reading →
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- Kurashiki
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* * *▪ Japancity, Okayama ken (prefecture), western Honshu, Japan. It is situated on the eastern bank of the lower Takahashi River. During the Tokugawa period (1603–1867), it was an important trading centre for rice, cotton, and oil; many of its storage houses, built in traditional style, remain. The city has been known for its textile manufacturing since the late 19th century. During World War II, a large aircraft-production plant was established there, which has since converted to automobile production. After 1964 the industrial centre moved south, where petrochemical and heavy chemical plants face the Inland Sea. Kurashiki is also a cultural centre that houses the Ōhara Art Museum. Pop. (2005) 469,377.
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The nitrogen response is considered to involve the different parts of a nitrogen-sensing program homologous to those greatest characterized in the nondiazotrophic organism and is certainly less well comprehended in and various other bacteria consists of the concerted actions of the glutamine sensor, GlnD (uridylyltransferase/uridylyl-getting rid of enzyme), and a number of trimeric signal transduction elements generally known as PII proteins (2, 36). In is certainly managed by NtrC-P, which includes implications for using as a heterologous program to review regulation of NifA activity. Another essential focus on of the Ntr response may be the ammonia-assimilatory enzyme glutamine synthetase (GS), encoded by is firmly managed by NtrC-P, which limitations expression to order Lenalidomide circumstances of low fixed-N supply (14). requires NtrC-P (23). Lately, it had been also found that GlnK, however, not GlnB (PII), modulates NifA activity (20, 23). Furthermore, the uridylylation condition of GlnK is certainly apparently irrelevant regarding NifA activity in experiments utilizing a allele, which encodes a proteins that can't be uridylylated, or in a history of (20) or (15). These outcomes indicate that in and and modulation of NifL inhibition by GlnK are essential elements for the regulation of nitrogenase biosynthesis. There are many distinctions between regulation of nitrogenase expression in and in expression isn't activated by NtrC-P, nor will expression seem to be N order Lenalidomide regulated (8, 31); therefore, control of NifA activity is apparently the main system regulating nitrogenase expression in this organism. Early mutagenesis experiments in identified GlnD, previously Mouse monoclonal antibody to UCHL1 / PGP9.5. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the peptidase C12 family. This enzyme is a thiolprotease that hydrolyzes a peptide bond at the C-terminal glycine of ubiquitin. 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The inability to homogenously replace the wild-type allele supports the hypothesis that in cells lacking GS is usually thought to be the sole ammonia-assimilatory pathway and (encoding GS) null mutants cannot be isolated (43), an inability to deadenylylate GS represents a lethal event. One spontaneous null suppressor, gene, encoding adenylyltransferase/adenylyl-removing enzyme (ATase/AR), because introduction of a wide-host-range plasmid transporting the gene into null mutants are Nif?, as were the original isolates, and fail to uridylylate a PII-like protein, indicating that, unlike in have been hampered because system order Lenalidomide (28, 37, 40). In cells transporting a reporter and expressing in PII (GlnB) and not GlnK is required for NifL-mediated inhibition in response to fixed nitrogen (37). This result is in contrast to what occurs in heterologous system, NtrC also appears to have some role in limiting NifA activity in response to excess fixed N; how this occurs was not examined (37). In vitro, formation of an inactive NifL-NifA complex, as measured by a decrease in open complex formation at the promoter, is usually stimulated by PII and GlnK in their unuridylylated forms. The corresponding decrease in NifA order Lenalidomide activity depends on the presence of NifL, demonstrating that NifL, and not NifA, responds to these PII-like proteins. Interestingly, 2-oxoglutarate, at physiological concentrations, was shown to favor dissociation of the NifL-NifA complex, possibly indicating an integrated role for carbon sensing (28). In this report, the following two questions order Lenalidomide are addressed: is usually GlnD-mediated uridylylation of GlnK required for NifA activity in vivo, and does GlnK potentiate NifL inhibition directly? 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Valentine's Day is round the corner and you sure have your plans - some lovely gifts, a romantic dinner et al. We would also recommend sneaking in a movie in your plans somewhere on the day. Get your hands at one or two of these romantic classics that would keep supplying those much-required tear-jerking moments, and large doses of amour as well:
1. 50 First Dates:
How about a girl losing her memory every morning she wakes up, and a man making her fall in love with him everyday - the most poignant aspect of the love story being that every time she meets him, he is an absolute stranger to her.
2. Teesri Kasam
A bullock-kart driver has to take a nautanki dancer to another town several hours away. This is a one of its kind road-trip movie where two lives, absolutely poles apart, intertwine in the most amorous manner and pave the way for a heart-rending story. These deeply felt flick will leave you transfixed. That, and the songs.
3. Before Sunset
There is only one concern with 'Before Sunset'- after its running time of 80 minutes - it ends. It is a diminutive movie by budget, and massive in its romance. It is one of those romantic movies that will make you doing trips to your DVD player every time you seek entanglement. Nine years after Celine and Jesse parted ways, they bump into each other on a book tour and try to rekindle their romance.
4. Romeo & Juliet
A Shakespearean adaptation that nailed it, right where it was supposed to. The blue-eyed Leonardo plays Romeo to perfection, and you might have to excuse your girl while she goes 'ballistic'ally numb over him and the tragedy.
5. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
How can you talk about romance, and keep 'DDLJ' out of the discussion. Your girl has grown up praying for a Raj in her life. She must have already seen the movie a zillion times before, but be assured, you won't be making a mistake by making her watch the Raj-Simran saga one more time.
6. Twilight
Because she is head over heels for it. Even if you don't particularly like it.
7. Let the Right One In
Love stories were never so 'bloody' awesome! Perfect combination for both of you.
8. A Walk to Remember
This one makes the cut solely for its popularity. Watch it to know what makes this movie a classic romance.
9. Titanic
Talk of *earning* the place! This one has become a classic when it comes to sighs and swoons.
10. Brokeback Mountain
Did you just cringe? Alright, its unconventional, hell, it's gay, but it is a darn good love story that will grab you (yes, the non-gay you) by your heart till you concede.
So it's you, your girl, a couch and a screen. Throw in some wine and you are comfortably perched for a perfectly romantic night.
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Video: Overview of University for Seniors Courses
In partnership with the University for Seniors at AUB and after the success of last year's Introduction of Social Media course for seniors (and the impressive mention on Mashable), AUB's Online Collaborative is offering two courses for the Fall of 2012-13 for senior citizens (age 50 and above).
Computer Literacy for Seniors (CMPL 001)
This is a basic introductory course to computers and technology for people who do not have any knowledge about operating a computer. Course material will cover an introduction to personal computing, hardware, software, operating system tools and Windows applications, word processing, web browsing and email.
Introduction to Social Media for Seniors (CMPL 002)
This is a more advanced course for people who want to learn about social media and social networking sites. The material will emphasize the proper usage of social media and a discussion on the importance and drawbacks of such tools on society. The course will cover a basic introduction of how society is utilizing social media, using Facebook and Twitter, searching for and creating blogs and a brief overview of other emerging social networks.
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How to Cram for an Exam with Smart Drugs
If you are trying to pass a test or just want to finish up a long and difficult paper, it is worthwhile to look into nootropics and other substances that could help you to get the edge over your competition. Most people don't realize that adding some nootropics to the mix can make a big difference in your ability to focus and memorize the material that you need. Learning how to cram is more about the information on the test itself. It's actually about how the entire process should work.
Not only do you need to be able to concentrate on the task and the information in your exam, but you need to know how to recuperate from a lot of work and lack of sleep potentially. One of the best ways to get enough sleep and get a better quality of sleep is to use something like melatonin or 5-HTP. In some cases, the sleep quality is improved when using the natural amino acid L-theanine. This might be another option for you to take as well.
Combining L-theanine and caffeine might also help you when it comes to concentration on the test material itself. This is the part of the exam where you are most interested in getting results that are steady and yet impactful. Other than this combination for your test, you can also look at stimulants like adrafinil, which acts as a precursor for the Modafinil molecule which is a wakefulness agent that is perfect for test taking. If you are feeling like something that is both stimulating and memory enhancing, opt for aniracetam or even phenylpiracetam. Most of these nootropics can be found via websites like purenootropics.net.
Each of these is going to interact with your body different so it is important to take all this into consideration before making any moves.


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Hotel d'Europe
Luxury hotel housed in a mansion built in 1580 a 5-minute walk from the 12th-century ruins of Pont d'Avignon bridge and a 6 minute walk from the Palais des Papes.
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast included
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Luxury Walk in the Luberon
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|Craig Finn of The Hold Steady | Photo by Louis Kwok
"Let this be my annual reminder, that we can all be something bigger," sang frontman Craig Finn of The Hold Steady during their opening song, "Constructive Summer." The band from Brooklyn became LouFest's day one headliners after The Roots had to cancel because of Hurricane Irene, and Finn was amped. Even if you're a undecided Hold Steady fan, watching Finn was a spectacle. Arms spread wide, gestures bold, the guy certainly doesn't lack stage presence. The Hold Steady stepped into Saturday's headlining spot with ease.
Before The Hold Steady's set, Deerhunter burned through an hour plus of jams and fuzzy rock 'n' roll. They walked off the stage after fifty minutes, but returned when someone probably told them that their set was supposed to last for ninety. Oops. They rocked, regardless of the false stop. If our Twitter feeds were any indication, Saint Louis music fans were enthralled and oh-so satisfied with the band's set. It was a lovely way to watch the sun set over Forest Park, indeed.
We're proud to have our buddy, Louis Kwok of Music VS Man, taking photos of the festival for us all weekend! Enjoy the photo recap of LouFest Day One below, and be sure to check out all of the Day One photos on our Facebook page.
|Jon Hardy and the Public | Photo by Louis Kwok
|Troubadour Dali | Photo by Louis Kwok
|Sleepy Sun | Photo by Louis Kwok
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NY's consumer confidence drops to lowest level since December 2011
State consumer sentiment fell sharply this month and is at the lowest level since Dec. 2011, according to a Siena Research Institute Poll released Friday.
The state consumer sentiment is released each month and measures people's willingness to spend as opposed to their ability to spend. The index is on a scale from 1 to 150 points, with 75 being the middle point for consumer sentiment.
In October, state consumer sentiment fell 6.6 points from last month to 69.6 points. The nation's consumer sentiment is 73.2 points. Upstate had a lower consumer sentiment then the whole state, at 65.2 points, reports Gannett's Ashley Hupfl.
"The government shutdown threw consumer sentiment into reverse in October," Siena's director Doug Lonnstrom said in a statement. "Re-opening the government softened what could otherwise have been an all time one month drop in consumer sentiment. Nationally the index was down over four points and hit its lowest point in over a year while New York fell nearly seven points to a low we haven't seen since December of 2011."
The national unemployment rate in October rose to 7.3 percent from 7.2 percent in September. The state's unemployment rate was higher at 7.6 percent in the state last report in August.
Siena reported that 42 percent of state residents said both gasoline and food prices are "having either a somewhat or very serious impact on their finances."
"Concern among New Yorkers over the bite that gasoline is taking out of their budget fell to its lowest point in three years. When last concern was this low, the price at the pump was well under $3," Lonnstrom said in a statement. "Another bright spot remains home buying plans. Down a little from last month, but at over 5 percent, home buying is the only major buying plan up from last year at this time."
In October, the state Association of Realtors released a statewide housing market report that showed the highest amount of closed and pending sales since 2006 in the third quarter of 2013.
The people with the highest consumer confidence were Democrats, people under the age of 55, and people with an income above $100,000. Republicans, upstate New York, and people aged 55 and older had the lowest consumer confidence.
Siena has released the consumer sentiment poll each month since Jan. 1999. It looks at consumer confidence in the state by region, age, income, gender, and party. The poll is conducted by telephone to 750 residents age 18 and above.


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Laws and regulations are the two main factors that provide the structured outline to the civilizations of the mankind. And they also define the rightful things and the wrong ones. These laws and regulations protect the people from the harmful actions of others. Thus, these laws and regulations are important for leading a happy and a peaceful life. And the persons who are involved in carrying out these judicial actions are called attorneys, judges and etc. And the group of such people is termed as the law firm. And these law firms can be accessed more easily with the improvement technological developments. The Internet is the most important technological development of the mankind. There are many law firms that are made available online and the details of their law services can be referred to their web sites. Consider longbeachpersonalinjuryfirm.com is the link for one of such websites that provides the legal services.
Law firms and their legal services!
Law firms refer to the group of attorneys who are specialized in handling the legal cases for an individual. There are many law firms that are available on the internet. And not all the law firms handles similar cases, these firms handles different types of cases, some might deal with marriage issues, while some might deal with will and trust issues, and some deal with the accidental cases, and some deal with the criminal cases. So, care must be taken to select the law firms that are best in their domain and are preferred more among the people. One of such law firm is the Temecula personal injury lawyer firms. This deals with the personal injury related issues. This includes accidents that have affected the individual for the fault of others, it might be a treatment fault in the medical field or vehicular accidental faults or any workplace faults of an individual. And these law firms help the individuals to get the justice for their wrongful actions of the others.
Consideration factors of law firms!
There are various factors that have to be considered before selecting the law firm, it is more important to know the details of the persons in the particular law firm and their experience in the field. Because in the field of law the experience of a person denotes his ability to get required job done and acquiring positive results and their reputation among the people. When the people in the law firm and experienced in handling such cases and emerging successful the preference of the people would naturally occur. Thus the Temecula personal injury lawyers firm possesses 35 years of experience in the field of handling the personal I jury issues and has greatly helped their clients. They provide the legal services throughout the states of California with their main office in Los Angeles., and they also provide the legal consultations to their clients' location. And their legal consultations are available 24/7. And for the further details refer the link longbeachpersonalinjuryfirm.com which provides their contact details and the page for the consultation request form where the details like their name, mobile number, email address and their legal issues can be entered and submitted.


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We are a wife-husband team at Diva Dolci: Chef Janan and David.
Together, we have explored the US, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the Middle East. We thoroughly enjoy the experience of dining; the joy which comes from a nourishing meal; recognizing where our food/wine comes from; educating ourselves of new baking/cooking techniques and recipes; the adventure of planning a trip, and experiencing the world! Together we have been refining our palates since we first married in 1988, but especially when Janan went to culinary school in 2005. We have learned that when you open yourself to new foods, new opportunities, and new people, you create beautiful memories – tiny moments – which will enrich your life. We want to share with you some of these most cherished adventures in food, drink, new friends, and travel from across the globe as DivaDolci!


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Just announced by the Federal Government… Up to $12,500 in funding for solar PV systems and/or battery storage for community groups in Mt Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire, Hepburn Shire and City of Greater Bendigo. The deadline for submitting an application is 31/5/2018. Get in touch with the MASH project if you'd like assistance with getting a quote for a solar PV system to be funded through this grant. www.mash.org.au / Tel: 1300 466 274.
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The Dual Pleasure made of body-friendly silicone can stimulate both the clitoris and the G-Spot. The device combines pulsating pressure waves with a vibrating, ergonomic shaft and can be easily controlled via the Satisfyer Connect app or via the intuitive control panel. The Satisfyer Dual Pleasure has so much to offer. Not only can you use this air-pulse vibrator as a G-spot vibrator, it also offers you unlimited control via the Satisfyer Connect app. With its slightly curved shaft, made of body-friendly silicone, this device can stimulate more than just the G-spot, the other end is a clit stimulator that will titillate your pearl with pulsating pressure waves. Since the Dual Pleasure is also waterproof (IPX7 rating), it can join you in the shower or bathtub and can be cleaned easily with warm water and mild soap. If your device ever runs out of steam, you can recharge the integrated batteries with the included USB charging cable.The two motors can be controlled separately via the intuitive control panel or the Satisfyer Connect App. The app is free to download on Android, iOS, and Apple Watch, and allows you to control the Dual Pleasure yourself or hand over control to your partner. You can also create your own vibration and air-pulse programs or feel the beat of your favorite songs as vibration patterns from Spotify or your music library. What are you waiting for?
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text: The wound response of plants is seen as a rapid changes in gene expression, biochemistry and physiology, and is important both in its own right and as a model for studying events elicited by herbivory. has already been identified mainly because a key point during flower pathogen-interactions,1 and we recently identified aspects of the wound response that were differentially regulated dependent on the external light environment.2 Prior to that, we while others had identified low level BILN 2061 bioluminescence as an early response to wounding and herbivory.3C5 Hence, light can act as both an input and an output of the wound response in plant leaves. Spontaneous bioluminescence has been reported to occur in many groups of organisms, and it is BILN 2061 often associated with the era of reactive air types (ROS).6,7 ROS are normal the different parts of many tension responses,8 which is recognized that ROS are stated in wounded place leaves widely. However, the type and origin of wound-induced ROS are poorly defined relatively. In tomato, hydrogen peroxide is normally stated in response to jasmonate signaling and it is mixed up in regulation from the afterwards stages from the transcriptional response to wounding, including in systemic leaves.9C11 H2O2 can be produced BILN 2061 in response to herbivory, where it has been reported to accumulate extracellularly.12,13 We were therefore interested to characterize the wound-induced production of ROS in vegetation in more detail. Work by Chen et al. implicates singlet oxygen, 1O2, like a cause of luminescence produced by wounded soybean cotyledons. We performed experiments to determine whether wound-induced luminescence in Arabidopsis leaves might also be BILN 2061 a result of 1O2 formation. Firstly, we used Rose Bengal like a photosensitizer to generate 1O2 in detached Arabidopsis leaves. Number 1A demonstrates strong bioluminescence is definitely emitted following illumination of Rose Bengal-treated leaves, suggesting that 1O2 production can indeed cause bioluminescence. We next examined luminescence in wounded leaves equilibrated in either 10 mM histidine, a scavenger of 1O2, or in deuterium oxide (D2O; weighty water), which stretches the half-life of 1O2 around ten-fold. Consistent with the hypothesis that luminescence is definitely a consequence of 1O2 production, the inclusion of histidine reduced the intensity of wound-induced luminescence relative to settings, whereas luminescence was improved in the presence of D2O (Fig. 1B and C). 1O2 build up around wound sites in Arabidopsis was also recognized by Flors et al. using a fluorescent reporter. Number 1 Wound-induced bioluminescence correlates with singlet oxygen production. (A) Luminescence images of Arabidopsis leaves treated with water or the photosensitizer, Rose Bengal. Leaves were vacuum-infiltrated with water or 10 M Rose Bengal (4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-2,4,5,7-tetraiodofluorescein) … To further characterize the production of ROS in wounded leaves, we used histochemical staining with nitroblue tetrazolium (NBT) and 3,3-diaminobenzidine (DAB) to detect superoxide and hydrogen peroxide respectively. Both varieties were found localized around sites of damage (Fig. 2ACC) and could be detected within the first few minutes following wounding. Microscopic examination of stained leaves revealed that the majority of O2?? and H2O2 were restricted to the chloroplasts of mesophyll LEPREL2 antibody cells (Fig. 2DCF). We recently identified a signal originating from photosynthetic electron transport (PET) that is BILN 2061 involved in wound-induced gene manifestation,2 and since the most likely source of chloroplast ROS is also PET, we investigated the part of photosynthesis in wound-induced O2?? and H2O2 production. We found that NBT and DAB staining was eliminated in the dark, and that the degree of staining was proportional to the PAR intensity provided following wounding (Fig. 2A and B). Pre-treatment of leaves with the PET inhibitors DCMU (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)1,1-dimethylurea) and DBMIB(2,5-dibromo-3-methyl-6-isopropyl-p-benzoquinone), that respectively prevent the reduction and oxidation of plastoquinone (PQ) in photosystem II, indicated PQ like a likely site for the generation of O2??, since DCMU but not DBMIB prevented wound-induced NBT staining (Fig. 2C). Collectively, these data claim that chloroplast ROS are generated because of perturbation from the light.


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The Dreamcatcher
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan's only vegetarian hotel is located in the pristine neighborhood of Ocean Park, only 200 steps from the beach. From here it is a 10 minute walk to the highly touristic area of Condado and a short 10 minute ride to the Old City or the airport.
In 2019 The Dreamcatcher was named one of the worlds Top 100 Boutique Hotels by Hotels.com and it was taken into Tripadvisors "Hall Of Fame" for achieving the annual "Certificate of Excellence" for 5 years in a row.
The number one bed and breakfast in Puerto Rico features 9 rooms and 3 suites; all decorated with in unique style of its own.
Guests may sign up for yoga and meditation classes, take part in sightseeing tours, do paddle boarding, or opt for nature-adventure tours outside of the typical touristy options. They may also rent a bicycle and go for a ride around the neighborhood beaches or the popular Loíza Street.
Vegan-Vegetarian Brunch
The famous 3 – course Vegan or Vegetarian brunch is served daily and was featured in publications such as The Guardian & Vice Magazine. While the menu is different every day, the quality and freshness of our ingredients is consistent. There is no need to reserve breakfast or brunch, unless you have dietary restrictions (for e.g. nut allergy) then we ask you to inform us ahead of time.
Guests may also choose between juice blends, homemade hemp milk and kombucha elixirs made with all natural ingredients. These in turn could be included in their daily detox meal plans.
Relax and feel at home
The Dreamcatcher is proud to be supporting this type of experience in which guests enjoy healthy foods as they spend some time away from home.
"Everything about this hotel suggests relaxation," according to the March 2014 issue of New York Magazine. It smells of incense, as one can listen to the meditation music in the background and hear the flow of water from the fountain.
At almost every corner of this captivating place, from guest rooms to common areas, there are dreamcatchers. These artifacts can be traced back to the native people of North America who used to make them by hand, as symbols of protection from nightmares and enablers of only beautiful dreams. And these happen to be the same positive vibes the proprietor wants to send guests as they walk in the main door.
Vegan friendly
Purely vegetarian
Raw food diet available
Lactose free diet available
Gluten free diet available
Breakfast available
Internet connection available
Yoga, Meditation
Daily Vegan & Vegetarian Breakfast & Brunch
Spoken language(s): English, German, Spanish
Number of rooms: 12
Price per room from: 89 US$
For prices and availability please use the booking request or visit the website of the hotel.
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The Dreamcatcher
2009 Calle Espana
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Phone: +1 - 787-455-8259
Fax: +1 - 888-790-6868
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Well, today is a very exciting day, as I'm guest blogger over at Simply Solids. I've never been a guest blogger before!!
Justine from Simply Solids sent me a lovely selection of fabrics and I came up with this cushion idea.
It's very easy to make. The orange peel shape leaves are machine appliquéd onto the cushion front, so no curved piecing involved! and it has an envelope back so no zips either!
Do pop over to Simply Solids blog to see the full post.
You can also download the PDF with full instructions, orange peel template and photo tutorial here
It's a perfect size for using outdoors now the spring-like weather has arrived (along with a good book and a cup of tea, of course!) and as Justine so rightly says - it would make a great Mother's day gift.


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Ranger Roofing Of Oklahoma Gutter Installation Expert in Tulsa OK
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How to Do a Twister Lock MMA Submission
All right, guys. Now Chad showed an entry to the truck from the turtle. And now we're going to do that same truck entry into the twister. But there's also a number of variations, a number of ways to get into twister. I'm going to show you two, one from the truck from turtle, and then another one from when we're on the back take and we can't finish the choke. Okay. Two really good entries into the twister control. All right. This is all popularized by Eddie Bravo, who's really brought a lot of interesting and innovative moves into Jiu-Jitsu. All right. So first I'm attacking the turtle like Chad said. Right. And I want to take the back flip. I can't get my harness. That's usually when I go, when he's tight, you know, I can't get my harness. So I go here. I'm going for all these locks here.
But I'm going to go for that two in one, where here I can roll here like this, any of these grips here. I prefer this grip. Chad prefers this. Okay. It doesn't matter as long as you roll here. You roll this way. Sometimes you can even roll forward that way. But for today, we'll just keep it simple. Roll this way. I have the banana split. Now as he's fighting this banana split, look what he did. He exposed his arm, and I put that elbow right in his back. Now I hold like this grip, tight, and I bring it around my head, and I do this control. Lock down here. Finish it right there. Okay. Now this is a neck crank, so be very careful when you do it. One more time.
All right. I'm here. Leg in. Grab. Sit. Okay. I have my lock down. There's my control. Boom. I have this. I bring it behind my head, wrist grip, boom. Now as I said, this is very dangerous. Sometimes you don't want to go to the twister neck crank, but you could use this same entry. I'm going to hide this elbow here. There's attack. I'm going to bring my leg over to the full back control. And there's the choke. Okay. Now guess what? We have an entry not just from the turtle, but from the regular back take. Now watch. I have his harness. I'm here on the back. I'm here, and he's fighting my choke. He's fighting my choke. He's fighting my choke. I take my knee, and I bump him into this position. I pull my arm out. I'm controlling this. And I start controlling this guy. Right. Now right here, and I finish. Okay. One more time. I'm on the back. We're right here. He's fighting. He's fighting the choke.
Bump him with your knee. Get the lock down. Come around. Boom. Also you can enter into banana split. Full lock. So two entries to the truck, one from the turtle, one from the back attack.


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How have you been doing recently?? Are you feeling a bit run-down? Are you wondering what to do with your extra time? Do you find yourself barking at your kids and rolling your eyes at your significant other?? Are you eating too much, cleaning out your closets, taking a nap each day and actually volunteering to drive the car-pool??
Those are all signs that yes, Clay Aiken is on a break, or as his fans say "we are in the middle of a drought."
Most people understand the need for Clay's break. It is just hard, especially since his fans got used to seeing him on TV and on the wonderful tour in 2012.
To help you through this difficult time, CANN came up with a few ideas to throw out to you. Maybe these will put a smile on your face and you can relax a bit until Mr. Superstar returns to the public arena.
- Do you like jigsaw puzzles?? Why not make your own. You can use your favorite picture of Clay and with the following site, make your own puzzle. If you are not in to making your own puzzle, you can try some of the puzzles that Magicalmusic made. Thank you, Magical, for sharing them with CANN.
http://www.jigzone.com/myjz/ihelp.php To make your own puzzle
http://www.jigzone.com/gallery/A825060F3D.4950611 Enjoy some Clay puzzles
2. Have you ever tried to make a "wordle"? The following site helps to make some great word art. Get together with some friends and see if you can do one for each letter of the alphabet.
3. One more idea. Have you ever wanted to put together a photo montage of Clay, but you don't have the correct program or you don't trust your artistic skills? Well, try the following site. Your mosaic will look professional and impress your family and friends.
Yes, this site is called the Clay Aiken News Network, but sometimes a smile is better than no news at all. Have fun and enjoy some unique Clay times.
It's still not too late to post your favorite loves songs that you would love to hear Clay sing. The more of you that post, the more fun!


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SoVRMLVertexPoint.3coin4 - Man Page
The SoVRMLVertexPoint class is a superclass for point based VRML shapes.
#include <Inventor/VRMLnodes/SoVRMLVertexPoint.h>
Inherits SoVRMLGeometry.
Inherited by SoVRMLPointSet.
Public Member Functions
virtual SoType getTypeId (void) const
Returns the type identification of an object derived from a class inheriting SoBase. This is used for run-time type checking and 'downward' casting.
virtual void doAction (SoAction *action)
virtual void GLRender (SoGLRenderAction *action)
virtual void getBoundingBox (SoGetBoundingBoxAction *action)
virtual void callback (SoCallbackAction *action)
virtual void pick (SoPickAction *action)
virtual void getPrimitiveCount (SoGetPrimitiveCountAction *action)
virtual void notify (SoNotList *list)
Static Public Member Functions
static SoType getClassTypeId (void)
static void initClass (void)
Public Attributes
SoSFNode coord
SoSFNode color
Protected Member Functions
virtual const SoFieldData * getFieldData (void) const
SoVRMLVertexPoint (void)
virtual ~SoVRMLVertexPoint ()
virtual SbBool shouldGLRender (SoGLRenderAction *action)
virtual void computeBBox (SoAction *action, SbBox3f &box, SbVec3f ¢er)
Static Protected Member Functions
static const SoFieldData ** getFieldDataPtr (void)
Additional Inherited Members
Detailed Description
The SoVRMLVertexPoint class is a superclass for point based VRML shapes.
Constructor & Destructor Documentation
SoVRMLVertexPoint::SoVRMLVertexPoint (void) [protected]
SoVRMLVertexPoint::~SoVRMLVertexPoint () [protected], [virtual]
Member Function Documentation
SoType SoVRMLVertexPoint::getTypeId (void) const [virtual]
Returns the type identification of an object derived from a class inheriting SoBase. This is used for run-time type checking and 'downward' casting. Usage example:
void foo(SoNode * node) { if (node->getTypeId() == SoFile::getClassTypeId()) { SoFile * filenode = (SoFile *)node; // safe downward cast, knows the type } }
For application programmers wanting to extend the library with new nodes, engines, nodekits, draggers or others: this method needs to be overridden in all subclasses. This is typically done as part of setting up the full type system for extension classes, which is usually accomplished by using the pre-defined macros available through for instance Inventor/nodes/SoSubNode.h (SO_NODE_INIT_CLASS and SO_NODE_CONSTRUCTOR for node classes), Inventor/engines/SoSubEngine.h (for engine classes) and so on.
For more information on writing Coin extensions, see the class documentation of the toplevel superclasses for the various class groups.
Reimplemented from SoVRMLGeometry.
Reimplemented in SoVRMLPointSet.
const SoFieldData * SoVRMLVertexPoint::getFieldData (void) const [protected], [virtual]
Returns a pointer to the class-wide field data storage object for this instance. If no fields are present, returns
Reimplemented from SoVRMLGeometry.
Reimplemented in SoVRMLPointSet.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::doAction (SoAction * action) [virtual]
This function performs the typical operation of a node for any action.
Reimplemented from SoNode.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::GLRender (SoGLRenderAction * action) [virtual]
Action method for the SoGLRenderAction.
This is called during rendering traversals. Nodes influencing the rendering state in any way or who wants to throw geometry primitives at OpenGL overrides this method.
Reimplemented from SoShape.
Reimplemented in SoVRMLPointSet.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::getBoundingBox (SoGetBoundingBoxAction * action) [virtual]
Action method for the SoGetBoundingBoxAction.
Calculates bounding box and center coordinates for node and modifies the values of the action to encompass the bounding box for this node and to shift the center point for the scene more towards the one for this node.
Nodes influencing how geometry nodes calculates their bounding box also overrides this method to change the relevant state variables.
Reimplemented from SoShape.
Reimplemented in SoVRMLPointSet.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::callback (SoCallbackAction * action) [virtual]
Action method for SoCallbackAction.
Simply updates the state according to how the node behaves for the render action, so the application programmer can use the SoCallbackAction for extracting information about the scene graph.
Reimplemented from SoShape.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::pick (SoPickAction * action) [virtual]
Action method for SoPickAction.
Does common processing for SoPickAction action instances.
Reimplemented from SoNode.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::getPrimitiveCount (SoGetPrimitiveCountAction * action) [virtual]
Action method for the SoGetPrimitiveCountAction.
Calculates the number of triangle, line segment and point primitives for the node and adds these to the counters of the action.
Nodes influencing how geometry nodes calculates their primitive count also overrides this method to change the relevant state variables.
Reimplemented from SoShape.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::notify (SoNotList * l) [virtual]
Notifies all auditors for this instance when changes are made.
Reimplemented from SoVRMLGeometry.
SbBool SoVRMLVertexPoint::shouldGLRender (SoGLRenderAction * action) [protected], [virtual]
This API member is considered internal to the library, as it is not likely to be of interest to the application programmer.
Reimplemented from SoVRMLGeometry.
void SoVRMLVertexPoint::computeBBox (SoAction * action, SbBox3f & box, SbVec3f & center) [protected], [virtual]
Implemented by SoShape subclasses to let the SoShape superclass know the exact size and weighted center point of the shape's bounding box.
The bounding box and center point should be calculated and returned in the local coordinate system.
The method implements action behavior for shape nodes for SoGetBoundingBoxAction. It is invoked from SoShape::getBoundingBox(). (Subclasses should not override SoNode::getBoundingBox().)
The box parameter sent in is guaranteed to be an empty box, while center is undefined upon function entry.
Implements SoShape.
Member Data Documentation
SoSFNode SoVRMLVertexPoint::coord
Should contain an SoVRMLCoordinate node.
SoSFNode SoVRMLVertexPoint::color
Can contain an SoVRMLColor node when color per point is needed.
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Students may be asked to go home and read something to participate in a classroom discussion the next day. As a consequence, students have been required to employ an unconventional way of ensuring that their concerns are not silenced by censors, such as flipping the screenshots upside down and recording the information in the Ethereum blockchain. On the contrary, they are not allowed to discuss their ideas freely. Because your teacher may be busy with your other classes, be sure to give an adequate amount of time to respond. There is a lot of science about the best way to help people be at their best. It creates a more rewarding environment that helps the brains of people not to be defensive. Then you have completed the investigation. Studies have shown that swearing can increase the effectiveness and persuasiveness of a message, especially when considered a positive surprise.
Be sure to specify a very clear objective (or clear milestones) that you would like to achieve at the end of the block of time. Consider the 10 or more things you have to put into practice to get the most out of your energy. You will be tempted to think that you do not have enough time to look at it at this time. The only way to start the day early and fresh is to prepare the night before. At the end of the day, you can check if each of them has ended. It really is your decision that will force you to feel really fulfilled and prepared for the day, I advise you to start with the basics and personalize for yourself. With each of the excellent new energies that flow through your classes, it will be impossible not to revel in the new school year.
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Fernando Alonso pipped Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in the second practice session by 12 thousandths of a second.
The Ferrari driver had a near-miss with the Wall of Champions early on the session, wrestling his car back under to keep it out of the barrier.
Romain Grosjean was third fastest despite sliding off the track at turn two, dragging dirt onto the track.
Mark Webber, fourth fastest had a moment of his own at turn six. He spun to a stop but was able to get going and carry on.
Both Mercedes featured in the top five with Nico Rosberg ahead of Felipe Massa and Sebastian Vettel. Adrian Sutil was eighth after a bruising trip across the kerbs at the final chicane.
The highest McLaren belonged to Jenson Button in ninth place but he returned to the pits before the end of the session due to a gearbox problem. Daniel Ricciardo completed the top ten.
Despite a heavy threat of rain the track stayed sufficiently dry throughout the session for drivers to run on slick tyres, including Pirelli's new prototype compound.
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Hair & Makeup
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This 20-piece set includes an exclusive snow-covered battery-powered Thomas with a Working Headlight, "Jingle Bells" gift car, festive caboose, reindeer crossing sign, and track. This is BRAND NEW IN IT'S ORIGINAL BOX!! Set it up the night before Christmas when your little one is in bed, so when they get up in the morning.... You can already have it traveling around the tree!Note: You might want to have some extra batteries (1-AA, 2 button cells) handy as this set is from 2008. The item "THOMAS the TANK & FRIENDS-HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS BATTERY AROUND THE TREE SET 2006 NEW" is in sale since Friday, December 9, 2016. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\TV & Movie Character Toys". The seller is "michaelsmommy" and is located in Phoenix, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Everything you need to know during your first prenatal visit
So you've just found out your pregnant. The next step is to book your first prenatal visit with a gynaecologist. Read this to know what you should expect.
If you're reading this, you've probably just found out you're pregnant – congratulations! One of the most important things you should be doing right now is scheduling your first prenatal visit to a gynaecologist.
Prenatal care is important to make sure that you and your baby are doing fine at every stage. But it's not just medical care you'll get during these visits. Your gynaecologist will also be able to educate you (and your partner) on the birthing process, and provide other valuable information, guidance, and support.
However, like your first pregnancy, your first prenatal visit is a brand new experience. So, to guide you on what you should expect at this consultation, we put together some useful information about your first prenatal visit.
When should you first go?
Singapore-based obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Anne Tan says that if you have a regular menstrual cycle and you have missed your next expected period, you should use a home pregnancy test to check if you are indeed pregnant.
If you get a positive result and you do not experience any pains or bleeding, you can make an appointment for your first prenatal visit two weeks after your missed period.
The purpose
According to WebMD, the purpose of your first prenatal visit is to:
- Determine your due date
- Learn about your health history
- Explore the medical history of family members
- Determine if you have any pregnancy risk factors based on your age, health, and/or personal and family history.
What happens during a pelvic examination? Find out on the next page.
What you should expect at your first prenatal visit
1. Blood tests
According to Dr. Dana Elliot Srither, a Singapore-based family physician, one of the first blood tests your gynaecologist will conduct involves checking the amount of the pregnancy hormone, Human Choroid Gonadotrophin, in your blood.
While this will confirm how far along you are in your pregnancy, your doctor will also make sure the amount is doubling every two to three days. This indicates that your pregnancy is going along normally.
Your gynaecologist will also carry out the following tests on your blood, says Dr. Srither:
- Full blood cell count (FBC)
- Blood typing and screening for Rh antibodies
- Presence of syphilis, hepatitis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Previous exposure to some viral diseases, especially German measles (rubella)
- Others such as to check for thyroid disease, depending on your past medical history
2. Pelvic exam
Dr. Srither explains that a pelvic exam is done at your first prenatal appointment to see how you are progressing and that all is normal.
Medical experts at WebMD explain that during this exam, you'll have a pap smear done to screen for cervical cancer and to detect other STDs.
Your doctor may also conduct an internal exam (with two fingers inside your vagina and one hand on your stomach) to check for any abnormalities of the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes. During this examination, the doctor will also determine the size of your uterus and pelvis.
3. Vaginal ultrasound
The vaginal ultrasound, according to Dr. Tan, should detect an intrauterine gestational sac with a yolk sac, and your baby (know at this stage, as the "fetal pole") should be seen measuring just under 5 mm. By seven weeks gestation, the fetal pole would be around 10 mm and your baby's heartbeat will be audible!
Dr. Tan explains that your gynaecologist will also probably have a careful look around the gestational sac to check that all is good, and that there are no fibroids, ovarian cysts or other growths.
Other than the various tests mentioned above, your gynaecologist will also check your blood pressure and temperature, and do a urine protein test.
What questions should you be asking your gynaecologist at your first prenatal visit? Your checklist is on the next page.
Ask plenty of questions!
If this is your first pregnancy, don't hold back on asking your gynaecologist all those questions you're probably bursting to ask.
Dr. Gordon Lim, also a Singapore-based gynaecologist, suggests asking questions around the following topics:
1. Suitable food
Find out about the kind of food you should be eating more of during your pregnancy as well as those you should be avoiding, e.g., processed food, fizzy drinks. Your gynaecologist will also advise you on how much weight you should be gaining through your pregnancy. Don't forget to talk to your doctor about a suitable prenatal vitamin.
2. Work and travel
Talk to your doctor about the type of work you do. If it involves long hours or frequent travel, find out if this will have an impact on your pregnancy and if and when you should be scaling back.
3. Mode of delivery
Ask your doctor any questions you might have about natural birth and/or caesarian delivery. While the mode of delivery is your decision, your gynaecologist can talk to you about the pros and cons of each method, which should help you decide.
4. Emotions and symptoms
If you have been getting unusual pregnancy-related cravings and are wondering whether they are normal, do ask your doctor about them. Keep in mind that pregnancy is not just a physical experience—it is equally an emotional experience. So if you have been experiencing mood swings or other emotions, don't hesitate to talk to your doctor about them.
5. Sex
Women often experience an increase in libido during pregnancy, but their partners may be hesitant to engage sexually for various reasons. Talk to your gynaecologist about sex during pregnancy—when it's okay and if (and when) it's not—it's best that your partner is around for this, too!
6. Gynaecologist's availability
Find out if your doctor will actually be available on your expected due date (he or she might be travelling, for example). If not, ask who the replacement gynaecologist will be and if you can meet him or her. Also ask your gynaecologist if you can contact him/her at any time and the best way of doing this.
Moms-to-be, your gynaecologist is going to be your best friend for the next nine months. So make the most of your first prenatal visit and forge an amazing relationship that will see you through your pregnancy journey.
Tell us what your own first prenatal visit was like by leaving a comment below.
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Saturday February 7th, 2015
Lentil patties
For 15-20 pieces:
1 cup red lentils
3 tablespoons chickpea flour
1 large carrot
1 large onion
1 bell pepper
2-3 garlic cloves, mashed
2 tablespoons seasoning mix (coriander-, cumin-, allspice-, paprika-, juniper-, garlic-, mustard powder etc.)
1 tablespoon mint (fresh or dried)
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper, to taste
Wash the lentils thoroughly and cook them together with the bay leaves in 1 1/2 cup water. Check from time to time that they don't stick to the bottom of the pan. When the lentils are cooked the water should be completely absorbed. Remove the bay leaves and allow it to cool.
Process the carrot, onion, bell pepper and mint using a food processor (or finely grate or chop them).
Mix all the ingredients. Form little balls and bake them in the oven at medium heat (175 C) for 20-30 minutes.
Serve them warm with mustard or with side dishes and / or salads.
Variation: you can add chilli / chilli powder to the mixture


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Colette x Noel Pemdez
Little known outside of Europe, England-based sneaker brand Noel Pemdez has built up quite a niche following since their founding in the early '80's. Although they're based in the quaint village of Exminster, the sneaker brand is capable of drawing in interest from all around the world with an easy style that is enhanced by the quality of the traditional production methods that goes into the construction of each model. Now the brand is working with Colette to re-launch some of their most popular models with revamped designs while also maintaining their minimalist and timeless look, beginning with this gorgeous piece we have here. Built with a snow white leather base with a smooth toe cap and navy blue accents, which come inspired by the signature Colette colorway. Co-branded on the inner sock liner and finished with metal eyelets, this look is exclusive to Colette now for $125. Find it online or in-store while you can.
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January 27th, 2016
This past year, our Ravenna, Ohio site obtained a World Class Manufacturing Bronze Award.This is a prestigious award that acknowledges a level of operational excellence achieved according to the roll-out of the WCM program from the Saint-Gobain model. This award was a great accomplishment for the Ravenna team, Performance Plastics and for Saint-Gobain as a whole. It was the first bronze award for Performance Plastics and has been accredited to the teamwork and dedication in our Ravenna plant.


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Permanent Project Managers
A reader sent us this article on Permanent Project Managers.
All that permanent Project Managers have learnt about motivating those who work for them goes out the window as soon as they start dealing with contractors.
I don't know how many places I've been to where I have seen this happening. I see the permanent Project Managers taking deliberate steps to motivate their permanent workers. However, at best, they take no action at all to motivate contractors.
At worst, they take actions that are bound to demotivate them.
They go on about how much money we are paid, they give us no praise when we do something well. You can see them thinking that it is expected that we do all things well 'for what we're paying you'.
Making Mistakes
Of course, if we make any mistakes they are down on us like a ton of bricks.
If there is any dispute between a permanent member of staff and a contractor. There is never any sense of fair play.
One can understand why they need to keep their permanent workers on board. That's because they will need them for the long term. However, one senses that it is just instinct rather than reason that makes them take the permie's side rather than the contractors.
It is more of a tribal thing. They don't see contractors as temporary members of their tribe, They don't see them as welcome guests. They tend to see them as temporary interlopers, as necessary evils, and this comes out any time there is a dispute between a contractor and a permie.
Contractors Need Motivating
It is a huge mistake not to realise that contractors need motivating and praise too. In fact you could probably get more out of praising your contractors than your employers.
After all, the contractors have normally more experience of the skills and languages than the permanent employees normally have.
Therefore, the same percentage gain in productivity through a good bit of Project Management motivation would mean a greater gain for the project.
And yet so few permanent Project Managers seem to realise this.
Of course, it could be that often the permanent Project Managers are younger than the contractors and don't feel that it is their place to praise and motivate someone older than themselves.
However, than never seems to hold when there is a bit of blame about. There is never any deference to age then.
Perverse Satisfaction
In fact many seem to take some kind of pleasure form 'doing down the contractor'.
Of course, it is very easy to score points from contractors, especially when their livelihoods are in your hands.
However, it will do nothing for the success of the project which is what will decide the success of a permanent Project Manager's career.
It seems though that their instinct to do down their contractors is a stronger instinct than motivating them to help them succeed in creating a successful project.
The more fool them!
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Yes, I am at it again and yes I am already cheating. But who cares?! I am going to do NaBloPoMo again this year. 30 Blog Posts in 30 days? Certainly almost 30 times as many entries as I have written all year. Ohhh, nevermind.
On a sidenote, the comments are still not working and it is greatly upsetting! But I will take another shot this weekend to fix them. It cant be that hard certainly? I hope? Blogging is just no fun without the exchange under the comments. I might just as well fix the smilies. I never change anything and certainly everything gets broken and changed. Weird. EDIT: I fixed it!!!!!! And it was so easy I could hit myself, really. But better late than never. I am happy!
I, of course, had great fun decorating for Halloween again this year. I am a sucker for decoration and I just love our Halloween decoration plus our festive wall. So much cozyness!
Of course I spent a lot of time reading infront of the pumpkin, and the skull I suppose:
This is what brings me joy and keeps my mood up high. Nothing wrong about it in my book. Huge bummer though that I spent most of Halloween itself in the hospital , but to that in the next entry, because you know: its National Blog Posting Month again! Which also means lots and lots of entries. Wehee!


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Yup, last post from the USA before my trip to Denmark! Jet and I are all ready to go. He had a bath and had his nails dremmeled. I have everything packed that I can think of. Jet has like 4 collars, 3 harnesses, 3 leashes… well 4 if you count the flexi. Maybe 5 if you count his show lead. LOL. He also has 2 small coats and 1 big coat for if he gets cold. His Mutt Mat. And various and sundry other things.
I have clothes and other stuff but my stuff is not as important as his! I hope the flight goes well. Good thing I won't need allergy bedding when I get there. I'll just need the regular stuff and maybe they will have comfy feather beds. 🙂 It's supposed to be 61 Degrees on Monday when we land. That's pretty cool, but it should be pleasant. I only have a couple pair of shorts. Mostly I have jeans and capris and stuff to wear. I hope I have enough tops. For some reason I think I don't have enough tops…
But my suitcase is 46 pounds. So just under the 50 lb limit. I can't fit anything else. I also have a carry-on with lots of stuff in it. So I'm pretty much maxed out as is. Ugh. I hate the restrictions, but I can't afford to pay $50 for another bag each way. Yuck!
Well, I'm going to sign off and hopefully blog from Koge, Denmark, in a day or two. Talk to you later!


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By SWARAN SINGH:
The long and harsh anti-India tirade of Mohan Baidya at the launch of his breakaway Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) in Kathmandu last month shows how Nepal's transition to peace remains entwined with complex and deep-rooted fissures inside and to the propensity of Nepalis to hold India responsible for whatever happens in their lives.
Nepal in Transition provides a collection of well-researched essays on the why and how of this quagmire. Eminent experts and practitioners here examine various aspects of Nepal's historical evolution and the role of outsiders in its on-going transition to becoming a federal democratic republic of Nepal.
Deepak Thapa sets the stage narrating how, from 1740s, campaigns of Gorkha King Prithvi Narayan Shah, followed by Rana rule (1846-1951) and party less Panchayat (1960-1990), the Nepali elite had managed to sustain a unified kingdom but only in symbols and rituals leading to "systematic marginalisation of Dalits, Janajatis and Madheshis and other religious minorities" resulting in the neglect of their languages, traditions and cultures.
Male members of the ruling Rana family were appointed to senior army positions at birth and till 1999 army canteens did not allow Dalit soldiers to eat together with their upper caste colleagues. It is this widespread nepotism and corruption and the resultant disconnect between various ideologies, interest and institutional cultures, says Rhoderick Chalmers, that lies "at the heart of the deadlock" in the current transition process.
Mahendra Lawoti shows the 1990s marking Nepal's final shift from hegemonic mono-ethnic to democratic poly-ethnic politics putting an end to centuries of domination by the hill Hindu upper castes. The image of Nepal as Shangri-La of ethnic harmony, maintained through stifling all reformist voices, finally stands undermined.
It was the simmering disaffection and rising consciousness that created fertile grounds for a Maoist insurgency. The King's final attempts to usurp power from political parties during 2002 and 2006 only reinforced this popular anti-elite sentiment that was further accelerated by the People's Movement fired by new actors like Madhesis, Dalits and Muslims.
These social upheavals were to result in the two-centuries-old institution of Monarchy being abolished unceremoniously and King Gyanendra given a fortnight to vacate his ancestral palace. But, says Lawoti, even now, groups other than hill-Hindu-elite continue to be debarred from Nepal's political executive, judiciary, bureaucracy, and even media; only occasionally showcased for seeking legitimacy.
It is in this backdrop that the book highlights how even the comprehensive peace agreement (CPA) of December 2006 and the Constituent Assembly — that was elected in April 2008 and mandated to set up a secular federal republic — remain aimed rather narrowly at settling the Maoist-led conflict ignoring the larger social issue of managing rising ethnic aspirations of the Nepalese masses.
Chapters by Teresa Whitfield, S. D. Muni and Prashant Jha underline the role of outsiders and India's indispensable role in Nepal's transition from People's War to its on-going tryst with peace building. India's pre-eminence was automatic in view of the "somewhat confusing mass of activity" of international agencies that made India a far better connected and effective actor.
Indeed, right from 2001, Maoists had approached the Vajpayee Government in New Delhi. Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, current prime minister of Nepal and formerly student of India's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), had enlisted Prof S.D. Muni of JNU for this purpose.
However, it was not till the height of Maoist People War that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approached communist leader, Sitaram Yechury, to use his contacts at JNU to "bring them [Maoists] into the mainstream democratic process." This saw Indian interlocutors successfully shifting Nepal's peacemaking to New Delhi and facilitating both ceasefire and comprehensive peace agreement in December 2006.
But Maoists were also constantly sceptical of India's influence and in 2005 their interlocutor Dr Baburam Bhattarai was suspended by Maoist supremo Prachanda for favouring negotiations over People's War. New Delhi had also continued to be in touch with other power centres i.e. Nepalese Seven Party Alliance as the King was engaged by senior Congress leader Dr Karan Singh.
Even today, India's stakes in Nepal's transition remain critical for several reasons. First, China's rising influence has to be viewed through the prism of its contentious relations with New Delhi. Second, transition processes in Nepal have direct lessons for India's own struggle with its Maoist insurgency. Third, to the discomfiture of New Delhi, transition in Nepal has witnessed increasing injection of international agencies frontloading human rights and aid-with-strings of free-market and liberal democracy.
Sujeev Shhakya provides one out-of-box narrative. Exploring Nepal's economic potential from a businessman's perspective, he underlines how centuries of structural exclusion has generated popular self-perception of being "small, poor, landlocked, and wedged between its two large neighbours" where the elite has continued to be self-absorbed and myopic. For him, Nepalis should take pride for having abundant resources of water, tourism, youthful labour and biodiversity and "immediate land access to two economic superpowers" who are hungry for Nepal's market, commodities and services.
Most other authors and editors remain pessimistic and share a common refrain criticising Nepali elite's exclusionary policies as responsible for Nepal's plight. Yet, the book itself fails to include anyone beyond the limited charmed circle of the representatives of international agencies and those from Nepali elite with affiliations or access to those circles. It is not clear who, in the book, represents the deprived masses or Maoists.
A few chapters betray their incline in projecting Maoists as opportunists, a divided house and nothing more than a transitory irritant. S.D. Muni is the only author who makes inclusion of Maoists conditional to the realisation of a peaceful new Nepal.
The book fails to credit the Maoists for recognising and channelising the groundswell or for having sheer guts to persist; or for their ideological clarity and commitment that guides their vision.
NEPAL IN TRANSITION — From People's War to Fragile Peace: Edited by Sebastian von Einsiedel, David M. Malone, Suman Pradhan; Cambridge University Press, 4381/4, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002. Rs. 495.
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We had a meal in the White Room last night. As on our previous cruise, it was excellent. There's no doubting that the food is several steps above the MDR food – indeed, I think the difference between the two may be greater this time.
Val had a king prawns starter while I had a bruschetta, and while these were simple dishes they were both very tasty. Then for main courses Val had 'crusty roast lamb' and I had fillet of beef – steak, in fact. Both dishes were garnished with some vegetables on the plate, and more vegetables (new potatos, crunchy courgette strips) were available. Both dishes were wonderfully cooked, very tender, and (as with the starter) very tasty. Then we each had a dessert of lemon tart which was served with a sticky ice-cream. In addition to these dishes from the menu we were also given a small Bellini cocktail, and a very small broccoli soup pre-starter – this came in a tiny tea-cup rather than a bowl, so you drank it from the cup rather than with a spoon. To drink we had a bottle of Rioja. All in all it was excellent. The service, too, was first class – attentive without being pressing.
This meal (and to a lesser extent the one in East) has served to show up the difference between the MDR and these other restaurants. The food in the MDR hasn't been unpleasant, just not at all memorable. Mainly that's been because the meals all seem to have been blander than we might prefer. Val has taken to having a lunchtime curry from the buffet simply to get a meal that tasted of something. (Val has reminded me that we each had a lasagne the night we left Rome – that day's 'Regional Specialities' choice – which was in fact very rich and flavoursome. But it was served with, or the available veggies were, potatoes and cauliflower….)
Today we're at sea for the main bit of the run down to Gibraltar, and tonight is the third formal night – Black & White night.


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After a bizarre tragedy kills her husband, a wife discovers chilling evidence of murder, and a series of shocking truths that threaten her own life.
Goldie Hawn delivers a critically acclaimed performance as Adrienne Saunders, someone whose perfect life as a wife, mother, and career woman disintegrates into a confusing world of betrayal and deception. After her husband (John Heard) apparently dies in a mysterious auto accident, Adrienne discovers a series of shocking truths about him -- and chilling evidence of a deadly scheme that threatens her life! From the first startling plot twist to the heart-stopping climax, DECEIVED is a riveting suspense-filled thriller that will entertain you in the spirit of Hitchcock's best!
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I want to add an define to the Moc for my project.
When i add -D_Win32 to MocOptions and press Ok, visual studio stops working...
i tried it without the underscore. but that did not help.
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Out of curiosity, why do you need that define ?


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It could be nice if there were a nicely integrated Sailfish client for together.jolla.com. It might integrate in a "handbook" application, and search relevant topics and provide them to the user. The user could also ask a question and this question would directly land on together.jolla.com. Finally, when the question is answered, it could be pushed to the user's phone.
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Beloved the world over for her exquisite pianism, Janina Fialkowska has enchanted audiences for almost forty years with her glorious lyrical sound, her sterling musicianship and her profound sense of musical integrity.
Blending her vast experience with her refreshingly natural approach "Fialkowska has become an artist of rare distinction as well as retaining all the virtuosity of her youth" (La Presse, Montreal)
Celebrated for her interpretations of the classical and romantic repertoire, she is particularly distinguished as one of the great interpreters of the piano works of Chopin and Mozart. She has also won acclaim as a champion of the music of Franz Liszt as well as of twentieth-century Polish composers, both in concert and on disc.
Born to a Canadian mother and a Polish father in Montreal, Janina Fialkowska started studying the piano with her mother at the age of five. Eventually she entered the Ecole de Musique Vincent d'Indy, studying under the tutelage of Mlle.Yvonne Hubert.The University of Montreal awarded her both advance degrees of "Baccalaureat" and "Maitrise" by the time she was only 17.
In 1969, her career was greatly advanced by two events: winning the first prize in the Radio Canada National Talent Festival and travelling to Paris to study with Yvonne Lefebure. One year later, she entered the Juilliard School of Music in New York, where she first studied with Sascha Gorod- nitzki, and later became his assistant for five years.
In 1974 her career was launched by Arthur Rubinstein, after her prize- winning performance at his inaugural Master Piano Competition in Israel.
In touring Europe and Asia, Ms Fialkowska has appeared as guest artist with such prestigious orchestras as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, the Halle Orchestra, the London Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony, the Royal Philharmonic, the Warsaw Philharmonic and the French and Belgium National Radio Orchestras as well as the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed with the Israel Phil- harmonic, the Osaka Philharmonic and the Hong Kong Philharmonic.


text: Kim Witczak lost her husband to antidepressant-induced suicide and has become a powerful advocate speaking truth to the Pharmaceutical Empire. Hear her astonishing story of one person's impact in Washington, DC, including her recent appointment as the Consumer Representative on the FDA Advisory Committee that makes recommendations about approving psychiatric drugs. Learn about the new drug company thrust to undermine Black Box warnings on drugs about suicide and violence. A very informative and inspiring hour with a great consumer advocate. A real glimpse into the corruption rampant in government/industry relationships.


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To learn from your mistakes, you must first be aware of them. Sadly, at the poker table, you seldom know it when you make a bad decision.
Most blunders simply go unnoticed because they're rarely revealed as mistakes. It's easy to ignore a leak in your game when it only happens once in every 10,000 hands.
But where you find one rare mistake, you are guaranteed to find a dozen more.
I recently witnessed a common example of this phenomenon. While playing $2/$5 no-limit hold 'em on a slow day in September, two of my opponents got into a significant pot.
The player in the big blind, a familiar face named Andrew, got dealt Kh Qh. He called when a tight player in middle position raised to $20. Everyone else folded. On a flop of Ks 9d 3d, Andrew opted to make a standard play and check, intending to call a bet.
He felt his top pair was likely good, and that his opponent would probably take a stab at the pot no matter what he held, hoping to taking it down right away.
As expected, the middle-position player bet $30, and Andrew made the call.
When the turn 10s landed, Andrew potentially had a lot to think about. A second flush draw had come out, with a straight now possible, and a few reasonably likely hands could have picked up two pair.
But I suspect Andrew was only focused on his own hand, and this was where he made a crucial error. He checked again and was faced with an $80 bet. Andrew didn't hesitate to call a second time.
This left Andrew in a pickle. Many river cards could either kill his hand or guarantee he would not win another bet. Even worse, he hadn't thought carefully about where he stood. Luckily, the river brought the 3h, a welcome card for Andrew's top pair. But he checked again, and when his opponent bet $175, Andrew thought for a few minutes. Eventually, agonizingly, he folded his Kh Qh face-up.
His opponent, proud of his hand and happy to have won a nice pot, graciously showed Ac Kc.
Andrew shrugged it off, as most players would, seemingly happy about having made a good laydown. The truth, however, is that Andrew lost $80 more than he should have.
Andrew knew three things: that his opponent was tight and likely sitting on a strong hand, that there were many dangerous river cards, and the simple fact that players these days rarely continue their aggression on the turn unless they hold the goods. Added together, these factors made it far better to have just folded the turn straight away.
In my experience, turn play is a common weakness. Players who make one mistake on the turn invariably make many more.
But hands like the one above are few and far between, and many struggle to learn how to play them correctly. The best players, though, all share one belief: that even one mistake is too many.
Corwin Cole is a poker coach whose instructional videos can be found at CardRunners.com.
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Parents from our youth running groups often ask how they can start running. The answer is simple - just put on your shoes and go! Of couse that's easier said than done. As parents, we spend so much time taking care of our family that we don't always leave time for ourselves. It's easy to make a New Years resolution to "walk more" or "get in shape", but if we don't change our habits and create time for ourselves, we are doomed to settle back into our old routines and give up before we ever get going.
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Log the miles that you run/walk on a daily or weekly basis. You can go back and edit at any time.
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It's time for another Make it Monday challenge. Thank goodness there's a whole week to play because life is soooo busy! I've been thinking about splitting dies and which ones to split and how to split them. It wasn't until I decided to use my new soft blush pattern pack that the fillable frames 5 die jumped out at me and asked me to be cut in half. Sounds silly but with all it's rounded edges it just seemed to match the pattern on the paper. I split the fillable frames die and turned the pieces around so the rounded edges faced into my card. Here is a sweet little baby card for the make it monday challenge.
Ok there is the front and inside of my card. Hope you enjoy your day!
I already am!


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The Anthony Davis Saga has its latest and perhaps its most inevitable chapter.
The megastar New Orleans Pelicans center left Thursday night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a shoulder injury. The Brow's shoulder has just a muscle contusion, which isn't serious. But it's a reminder that this situation — in which Davis demanded a trade and didn't get dealt at the deadline last week, and is now playing out the rest of the season for a Pelicans team everyone knows he doesn't want to be on — is a complete disaster for everyone involved.
But who's really at fault? We can't completely put this on one person or entity, so let's play the blame game and break it down by percentage:
Anthony Davis: 8 percent
It's hard to blame Davis for wanting out now. The Pelicans (see below) have failed to build the right team around their star. Heck, asking now is even super nice to the front office that's struggled, giving Dell Demps plenty of time to find a deal and get a good return. If that was true, then it was a case of the road to hell being paved by good intentions.
But it's certainly not all on Davis. There's the next guy who deserves a lot more blame.
Davis's agent Rich Paul: 40 percent
Leaking the trade demand and the list of teams where Davis would sign an extension was likely a play to get a deal done with the Lakers before the deadline and before a team like the Boston Celtics could get involved.
Making the whole process public, in hindsight, completely backfired. If it was more private, perhaps the Lakers and Pelicans could have made a deal without everyone refreshing Twitter to find out how negotiations were going.
The trade deadline passed without a deal, and now Paul's client is in limbo. The Pels wouldn't want to play him to prevent him being injured and save his trade value, and Davis sitting would help their draft lottery chances.
Charles Barkley agrees this one's on Paul:
The Pelicans: 22 percent
There are two ways this could have been avoided:
1. Trade Davis to the Lakers
The franchise should have known sending The Brow home for the rest of the season if he wasn't dealt would be frowned upon by the NBA. Holding out for a better trade than what the Lakers were offering ran the risk of where we're at on Friday happening. New Orleans could still get a better deal this summer, but now they have to worry about Davis getting hurt again.
2. Be better at basketball
This is the culmination of some terrible front office maneuvering over the years to surround Davis with the kind of team that could compete.
The NBA: 20 percent
This is why the league fined Davis for a public trade demand and why the NBA forced the Pelicans to play the forward (and there were possibilities the league could have fined the franchise a ton): It's a bad look for everyone if a healthy player sits.
But this kind of situation doesn't have specific rules attached to it, just the threat of $100,000 fines. As Jeff Van Gundy argued, NBA franchises should be allowed to do what's best for them. So the league deserves a handful of the blame.
The Lakers: 10 percent
Yes, they reportedly offered nearly everything including one of Kobe Bryant's retired numbers in exchange for Davis and were turned down. But they got wrapped up in this mess by publicly courting someone to pair with LeBron James.
Now they face not getting The Brow at all, a lose-lose of epic proportions.