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One Night Stand: Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan
Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan
Madeline Sheehan (October 6, 2012)
Heroine: Eva Fox – Bike Brat, Sassy
Hero: Deuce West – MC President, Biker
Setting: New York, USA
Eva Fox is the princess of the Silver Demons Motorcycle Club. Growing up with bikers in the club lifestyle is all that she knows. When she's a young girl, Eva meets the reason for her existence. Deuce West is the sexy, biker bad-ass of the Hell's Horsemen Motorcycle Club. Like Eva, he was born and raised in the club—but that's where the similarities end. Their first meeting is innocent, but as Eva matures into a woman, their chance reunions evolve into a fit of lust and love. Fate continues to bring them together time and time again, but their twisted journey is filled with pain, betrayal, and bloodshed that could tear them apart. Eva sees in Deuce what he cannot see in himself—a man worthy of love—and Eva spends her lifetime proving to him that her undeniable love is the one thing he can't live without.
This is Eva and Deuce's story.
It wasn't easy.
Nothing worth doing ever is.
And love is worth everything.
Undeniable is an edgy, raunchy, shocking, frustrating, intense, dark, repulsive, and extremely emotional story. It's all kinds of wrong yet I could not put it down. Madeline Sheehan did not pull any punches. I was pushed so far out of my comfort zone, I was left completely and utterly speechless when I finished the book. This story is like reading Sons of Anarchy (the television show) on steroids. And, if you've seen the show, you would know that is a pretty intense description of this book. This story grabbed me by the throat on page one and didn't let me go until the last page. Oddly, as effed up as this book is, I can honestly say I'm a fan of the tangle web of craziness Sheehan has created.
"Never forget the day she came bouncin' into my fucked up life, shakin' pigtails, singin' Janis, wearin' chucks and sharin' peanuts and straight up stole any decency I had left which wasn't a whole lot but she fuckin' took it and I've been hers ever since."
This is Deuce and Eva's story, which is told over several years. They first meet while visiting their fathers in prison. Eva is 5 and Deuce is 23. From the moment they meet, Eva stole Deuce's heart with her sweet honesty, pig tails, bad singing, and pink Converse. Deuce's father soon dies after this visit, which makes Deuce the president of his Motorcycle Club - the rival MC to Eva's fathers. These two see each sporadically over the years, in which they form a connection. A connection that grows stronger, more passionate as time goes by.
The year Eva is 16, and Deuce is 34, they see each other at a MC gathering, where the spark that has always been there grows more intense. And, when they think no one is looking, they have a very intense make-out session. Yes, this is very wrong, I know! However, Deuce does get control of himself, and backs off, before he takes Eva's virginity up against a wall. But they are seen by Eva's father, Preacher. Preacher loves his daughter and there is no limit to what he would do for her. Which means when Deuce is caught with Eva, Deuce is lucky to be left alive with only a warning to stay away from Eva.
Two years later, Eva, who is now 18, runs into Deuce at a club. Deuce knows he should stay far, far away from Eva, but he is no saint. Eva is no saint either. The sexual tension that has been building for years finally erupts with Eva and Deuce in a back alley. After this encounter, they don't see each other again for four years. Eva talks her best friend Kami into a road trip, to go see Deuce where he lives, and with the hope to start things back up with him again. This road trip turns out to be a trip Eva will never forget.
Eva and Deuce were both born in to this life where you must be strong, tough, and slightly crazy to survive. The Silver Demon's and The Hell's Horsemen are the two main motorcycle clubs. Eva is the Princess of The Silver Demon's and Deuce is the King of The Hell's Horsemen. Violence is a way of life. They live by their own rules. Morals and ethics are hardly questioned. They run guns and drugs. The bikers are testosterone overloaded, bad-ass thugs. Their wives are called old ladies and the mistresses are called bitches. And, as screwed up as it may sound, they are family and loyal (somewhat) to the members in their gangs.
Even with the age difference, I knew right away Eva and Deuce were meant to be together. I do have my limits, though. So I'm glad the author waited until Eva was at least 18 before she lost her virginity to Deuce. My feelings for Deuce ranged between hot and cold. I hated him one moment. But then, the next moment, I would love that crazy, motorcycle riding, tattooed, sexy man. I know, I'm seriously messed up for loving that man. Especially since Deuce is a complete jerk to Eva for most of the book. Some of the things he does gave me pause as to why I would even be rooting for this couple. But, as the story is told, you realize that this couple does not live in a normal, average world where things are simple. There is no white picket fence with 2.5 kids. Their world is ugly, crazy, messed the FK up. Which means things between Eva and Deuce are far from simple. They have a lot to overcome before they can be together.
Poor Eva goes through so much in this book. She starts out strong. Not wanting to be like the other women, the old ladies or the bitches, she is raised around. But she is eventually broken down. Becomes someone else. It was hard to watch her life fall apart. I went through many emotions with Eva. I wanted to hug, shake, and yell at her. Such a gut wrenching story to watch Eva become the person she never wanted to become. Eva is a survivor, though. The things that happen to her, most people would've given up on life. But Eva doesn't. She pushes forward and fights. And, when things get real bad, Deuce is there to pick up her pieces.
This story is not your average, every day love story. It's disturbing, twisted, raw, and gritty. It is full of flawed characters. Some more insane than others. I had quite a few moments where I honestly didn't know if I could go on. But, underneath all the darkness, there is a love story, and you know that at some point these broken characters will eventually make it through all the crap life keeps throwing at them, and find their way back to each other.
"Whatever this shit is between us it's always been there and it's always gonna be there. I'm shit-fuckin'-tired tryin' to ignore it. I'll try to do right by you Eva, you'd be the first, but I'll fuckin' try my damndest. And baby, true freedom is the open road, the wind on your face and a good woman on the back of your bike holdin' you tight like you're her reason for breathin' because she sure as fuck is yours."
This story is not for everyone. There is a lot of profanity (especially the word fuck), cheating, and violence. With that said, do I recommend this book? Yes, but I recommend previewing the book first. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book.
Thoughts While Reading:
9.0% - "This book is Sons of Anarchy but crazier...I'm FN loving it!
34.0% - "Ahhhhh Unfreakinbelieavable! What the hell am I reading?! This shit is cray cray!"
84.0% - "What. The. FK. Deuce is such a dick!"
100.0% - "Alrighty then...that was...a tangle of crazy for sure. Review to come! Still thinking about how to rate this one."


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ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - A 22-year-old woman is asking for answers after she recieved a receipt for her recent order at the Arby's in Rock Hill with a racial slur in bold lettering.
Candice Torbit checked her receipt to to see what her order number was when she noticed the slur. When she asked the person in line next to her to see what his receipt said, she noticed that it only included the order number.
Torbit approached the African American cashier who had printed the receipt and asked him for an explanation about the usage of that word but was left confused by his response. "Why would you put that on there? And his defense was, 'Well, I'm black'."
'At that point, I'm really embarrassed...out of all these people in this restaurant, why would you single me out like that?'
Torbit asked the manager of that franchise, located off of Cranium Drive near Piedmont Medical Center, for an explanation and told her that she would not spend her money at that location again but believed that the manager did not seem to empathize.
A later call to the fast-food chain's corporate office left Torbit frustrated as well as they said they would arrange a case around the matter but did not immediately tell her when they would get back in touch to follow up.
'I've been this color my whole life. I've dealt with everything. I've been called everything in the book, you know what I mean? But at 22-years-old and I'm giving you my money…I didn't expect that...I didn't expect to be profiled, just trying to go get something to eat.'
Arby's later released a statement on the matter in response to a request from WBTV:
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Refractory materials are invaluable for production processes using high temperatures. Yet, their usage also produces refractory waste. With the European FP7 project REFRASORT, VITO aims to create a smart sorting technique that allows that waste to be reused.
Recycling refractory waste is still in an early development stage. Only 5 percent of this waste stream is reused to produce new refractory materials. The other 95 percent ends up on a garbage dump or – best case scenario – gets used for road construction (as a replacement for gravel in concrete). This lack of recycled production materials means that the European industry currently strongly depends on primary resources. The pressure to decrease the amount of refractory waste and close the cycle is mounting: raw materials are becoming scarce, prices are increasing and environmental laws are becoming stricter.
If we want to recycle and reuse refractory materials in a way that ensures quality, efficient separation based on chemical composition and effective removal of impurities is necessary. Through REFRASORT (Refractory Sorting and Recycling) and along with industrial partners and research centres, VITO aims to develop an innovative sorting technique. This technique is non-destructive and aims to increase the purity of refractory waste streams, in order to reuse up to 20 percent of the refractory waste when producing new refractory materials.
As project coordinator for REFRASORT, VITO is responsible for the general project follow-up and communication with the European Commission. VITO is also involved in characterising the material, and offers support for developing the integrated process.
- Partner project between seven partners in three countries
- Duration: November 2013 - October 2016
- Budget: €2,380,000, of which the European Commission is contributing €1,750,000.


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Dentists, clouds and virtual batteries: how to drive Germany's home storage market forwards
What has driven the recent boom in Germany's household energy storage installation figures? What value do customers expect when adding a storage system to their homes? And more importantly, what are energy storage providers doing to sustain and accelerate growth, which can eventually unlock a true mass market? Florian Mayr of Apricum takes a closer look.


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My name is Laura Love. I grew up in Tucumcari, N.M. and spent a lot of weekends with my grandparents, Jake V. Gallegos and Mary Letcher Gallegos on their ranch. I remember hearing a few stories growing up, but now I wish I had paid closer attention. So many things I would ask now.
I am discovering more and more about them, their family history and most importantly, the stories. I am on a journey to find these lost stories.


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It is not a secret, that cooling is not X 1/9's forte.
The concept itself, does not allow such a thing. We have a mid mounted engine and a front mounted radiator, with a long connection through covered, mostly metal pipes. As a result, the engine does not get much fresh air, while having the complete exhaust system closely below, does not help cooling either. (the spares image comes from the Danish based Niels Laursen source of X 1/9 spares that unfortunately closed down at the end of 2014)
All the above were known parameters the mechanics of the Gruppo had to work with, but being a modestly priced sports car, no expensive solutions were applied, apart from the alloy carter.
The first modification I did, was to make the water-cooling fan switchable from the cockpit, while I had a second original fan on hand, as the car had such a provision for 2 fans, one next to the other.
Back in 1979, I purchased a robust serviceable GT radiator kit from Stand21, which worked flawlessly for ~20 years, but then due to deterioration of the metal it started to leak a bit.
When my mechanic Dionysis got fed-up trying to seal it, without telling me anything, he came up with a present, a new monoblock alloy oil cooler he fabricated himself, just for my X.
This, in addition to the modification my late friend mechanic Panos did in the '90's – changing the corroded water refrigerator with a bigger one, together with a stronger fan, helped me not to face any overheating problems.
But you know, I have one more friend insatiably fiddling with the inherent weaknesses of his cars. Danilo has the extra knowledge of electronics, and as such, he fine tunes everything much better. So when a little ago he told me he was working on the cooling system of his car, I could not resist asking him to share. Thanks Danilo & keep us updated on your project.
Now, I am installing an auxiliary electrical cooling pump (on my X1/9 1500, for now) to eliminate, mainly, the "heat soak" (or "hot spots" or "hot soaking") after ignition shutdown.
To replace completely the mechanical cooling pump with a electrical one, would require a different configuration of the cooling system, my opinion, of course.
Heat soak, after switching off the engine, leads, in my opinion, a faster burning of the head gasket and an equally faster formation of cracks in the head itself.
Currently and as aftermarket, it is easier to find electric cooling pumps.
Davies Craig, Australian manufacturer, has a catalog of electric water pumps with flows from 80 to 150 liters/minute. I bought one of 80 liters/minute: 208 Euros, from Italy, including Tax and postage.
As you said, the mechanical pump absorbs a substantial mechanical power, the electric pumps, instead, have a rather low electrical power.
I sensed that the motors designed for electric cooling pumps were different, I got confirmation from an interesting documentation of the Pierburg.
In the link Pierburg Pump Technology – TEAMLEARN
on page 8/61, you can see the very low water passage resistance for the engine designed for the electric pump respect to the engine with traditional mechanical pump.
That is why I chose to leave the mechanic pump and add the electric one.
I will mount the electric pump, at the front, at the exit of the radiator.
The increased passage resistance, due to the electric pump added, should not be too high.
For the management of the electric water pump and radiator fan, I will make use of two
digital thermometers/thermostats.
I bought the electronic thermometers/thermostats from China, just over 3 euro each:
the quality is very good although it is a product from China. It was not worth to design,
from scratch, the electronic thermometer/thermostat.
Attached two pictures of the electronic circuit, still in progress, which I will insert
in place of the ashtray.
You can see the sensor (NTC), home-made, which will replace the original X1/9
sensor ON / OFF of the radiator fan.
The ON/OFF sensor of the thermostat box (that sensor exist on the X1/9 1500 Bertone,
but not in use, maybe for air conditioning?) will be replaced by a NTC sensor, home-made, for the management of the electric pump.
The micro-switches, on the front panel, set temperature of intervention and hysteresis.
The circuit of the electric pump and the radiator fan will stay ON 4 minutes after the engine is switched OFF.
Of course, electric pump and radiator fan will only be switched ON if temperature exceed the set temperature, also in normal operation.
Keep in mind that the project is not yet completed.
Photo 114 shows some details of the front panel, already present in the photo of my previous message.
The 3 digit display of the two XH-W1209 thermometer/thermostat were removed and re-soldered on the multi holes board.
Also other functions (micro-switches and LEDs) have been moved on the multi holes board (single layer).
In Photo 115 some constructive details of the themperature sensor regarding the electrical cooling pump.
The whole device is …"home made"… as well as most of the rest….
The original themperature sensor of the XH-W1209 was too bulky so I replaced it with a much smaller NTC Murata
(same electrical caracteristics).
One day later UPDATE
Two more photos
The first photo shows the original flow and the modified flow for the coolant.
This second one, is a bottom view of the arrangement of the electric cooling pump. (unmounted the fixing clamps sleeves as also the device for bleed air trapped in the pump).
…..probably (my opinion) the project is too specific so that it can be useful to someone….
Danilo's project has been completed and the resulting cooling improvement and the the extra security manual activation give him an enviable X1/9 upgraded cooling system. Thanks Danilo for sharing!
Ciao Dimitris,
I finally completed the electronic management of electric radiator fan and electric cooling pump. Now the temperatures are measured and controlled much better then before.
For additional security, a special switch can manually turn on electric radiator fan & electric cooling pump.
The attached photo shows the two mounted thermometers/thermostats on the X1/9 Bertone 1500. You can also see the switch panel to witch I added other functions besides the standard ones.
Tanti saluti da Trieste.


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The countdown to the death of Windows 7is tick, tick, ticking away and if you or your clients still use it, you are probably wondering what you can do to prepare.
Windows 7, by Microsoft, was one of the most popular operating systems and with the forced upgrade coming, there are questions about how best to manage the switch.
In January 2020, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7. So, what does this mean? There will be no updates, security patches, fixes for bugs and glitches and more. While you can use Windows 7 up until then, it's best to start preparing now to make the transition.
Of course, you can still use it as long as you want, but there are risks (hackers, cyber attacks and more) that go along with using an outdated operating system that isn't supported by the manufacturer.
So why is Microsoft putting an end to it? Likely, it is the normal life cycle of software and operating systems. As a company, it keeps growing and implementing and innovating.
It also needs to keep selling newer products!
For the average user, the end of Windows 7 means simply that you will need to find – and learn – a new operating system. By failing to upgrade, you run the risk of losing valuable data – and work time – to hackers.
There are options available, namely Windows 10. Our advice is to make the switch now, learn the new system and move on as the rest of the pack drags its feet. Windows 10 is a solid system with support from Microsoft.
If you are a small business, our experts can help you decide on a new operating system, get it all upgraded properly and make sure your computer is safe, secure and ready to go – so you don't miss a minute.
Keeping your computer, network and valuable data secure isn't something to skimp on or neglect.
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This course is packed with imaginative and inspiring ways to catalyze, support and engag e your community Training4Transition delves into both the theory and practice of Transition that has worked so well in hundreds of communities in the U.K. and around the world.
• Explore ways of increasing community resilience
• Learn to describe the challenges of Peak Oil, climate change, and economic instability in ways that bring people together and inspire action
• Receive tools for community outreach, education and creating shared vision
• Learn ways to work with obstacles that have prevented our communities from responding to the challenges
• Learn how to facilitate community collaboration -- supporting existing activities and expanding the number and diversity of people involved
• Meet others in your region who share your concerns and want to transition to greater stability and security
• Become a part of a rapidly growing positive, inspirational, global movement!
Who should attend: People interested in learning ways to transition their community, people already creating a Transition Initiative, and communities wishing to become an internationally-recognized Transition Initiative.
Instructors: Tina Clarke, certified Transition Trainer will be making her forth trip to Pittsburgh! She will be joined by Fred Brown, of the Kingsley Association in Pittsburgh and certified TransitionUS trainer.
9am-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday at Cedars of Monroeville. We will be setting up carpools from the city. Cost: $160. Refreshments and study materials included. All food is Potluck! (Lodging not included.) If you can donate extra money for scholarships, your generosity will help those with low incomes to attend! A small amount of work-trade spots and scholarships are available.Registration: Send an Email with your info (name, neighborhood, affiliations) to Jeff Newman: email@example.com


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Дневники вампира (телесериал) Katherine is dead for good. Your thoughts?
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Donald Trump just signed his administration's new travel ban, which is replacing the controversial executive order implemented at the end of January.
This new order has the same basic goals of the first one, and it bans immigrants from several Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. for 90 days. But while the first order applied to seven nations, this new one applies to six: Iraq has been removed from the list, while Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen remain.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said today that Iraq is "an important ally in the fight to defeat ISIS," adding that Iraq will be implementing new screening processes "to achieve our shared objective of preventing those with criminal or terroristic intent from reaching the U.S." The details of Iraq's new screening processes have not been made public.
The big difference in the new order is that it makes clear that it does not apply green card holders, visa holders, those with dual citizenship, people on diplomatic missions, and people with asylum or refugee status. When Trump's original order was signed at the end of January, there were a lot of mixed messages coming out of the White House about whether it applied to legal permanent residents of the United States who hold green cards, and this lead to mass confusion at airports across the country. This new order makes all of that clear.
Another big difference is that the travel ban does not go into effect immediately. Instead, it will begin on March 16th, 10 days from now. The original executive order went into effect the minute Trump signed it, and the Trump administration said that this was the case because if there were any delay between the signing and the implementation, "bad dudes" would flood into the country.
The new order specifies that the only people banned from entering the U.S. for 90 days are foreign nationals of the six countries who are outside of the United States by March 16th and who did not have a valid visa by March 16th.
In terms of the refugee program, the new executive order does not single out Syrian refugees. In the original order, the U.S. refugee program was suspended for 120 days, but the Syrian refugee program was suspended indefinitely. The order introduced on March 6th simply suspends the refugee program, including the Syrian refugee program, for 120 days.
Also, this new order no longer prioritizes religious minorities; the original order prioritized "refugee claims made by individuals on the basis of religious-based persecution, provided that the religion of the individual is a minority religion in the individual's country of nationality." Religion no longer plays a part in the order.
"(The order is) not any way targeted as a Muslim ban..we want to make sure everyone understands that," an official told CNN.
A few things remain the same in the new order, however. The Trump administration still sets the number of refugees that may enter the country in the year 2017 at 50,000; this is down from 110,000 under Barack Obama. That number has not changed between orders.


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Authorities on Friday discovered the bodies of two newborn infants in a suitcase on the side of an Arkansas road, officials said.
The bodies were stowed inside a purple suitcase left on a ditch bank on Country Road 602, according to a statement from the Cross County Sheriff's Office, and were found around 2 p.m. on Friday. The babies appeared to be twins, Detective Sergeant Jeffrey Nichols told WREG.
"It's hard to comprehend," Country Road 602 resident Walter Hill told WREG. "I mean, I wouldn't know why anybody would abandon two little babies like that."
Nichols also told WREG that there are several persons of interest in the investigation, but declined to name them. The investigation is ongoing and further details are not being released at this time, according to the sheriff's office statement.


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August 4
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Harvey Carey is the Founder & Senior Pastor of Citadel of Faith. He is a dynamic speaker whose global ministry continues to change lives with the transforming truth of God's word.
Passionate about restoring the inner-city, Carey has partnered with community organizations & nonprofits providing housing, social services and ministry to youth and children in Detroit. His inspiring leadership and vision for urban renewal unites people across boundaries of race, age, class and culture. Carey, his wife, Nancy and daughter, Tiffany, reside in the heart of Detroit.
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Katherine & Jay Wolf are survivors and storytellers, advocates and evangelists. They share their story to encourage those with broken bodies, broken brains, and broken hearts. Engaging both faith-based and secular communities, they seek to bridge the gap between those disabled on the outside and those disabled on the inside with the hope that Jesus brings healing to the pains we carry. They currently reside in Atlanta with their two sons, James and John.
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Sam Collier is a communicator and a nationally syndicated radio host. His radio show, "A Greater Story,' is in 45 cities across the country. Also, Sam is a top 20 Gospel Billboard producer and founder of No Losing, Inc. – In these roles, he has empowered over 80k young people to have a winning mindset in life to achieve their goals by creatively making education relevant to young people. Sam is an Atlanta, Georgia native!
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Half-off adoptions all of August!
APA is winding down our Summer Luvin' adoption promotions by offering half off all adoptions in August (only the cats for $9 is a better deal)! We need to move on our cuddly, loving inventory for the summer so we can get back to the shelter and re-stock on at-risk animals that need our help.
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Dracut Fiscal Working Group To Present, 'Dracut School Finance 101'
Nov 29, 2016 04:37PM
By Bill Gilman
(Editor's note: The following story is based on information published by the Dracut Fiscal Working Group on the Dracut Action for Education Facebook page.)
On Dec. 1, a group of parents in Dracut is holding an event in the the Community Room at Dracut Police Headquarters to explain the financial situation in the Dracut Public School District.
Dracut School Finance 101will begin at 7:30 p.m. It is being presented and sponsored by Dracut Fiscal Working Group.
The group hosted a similar program back in 2015. Since then, the group believes some aspects of education financing in Dracut have improved but work still needs to be done.
"Much has changed (after 2 elections and a town meeting). We must act if we want to see class sizes drop and positions restored which are important to keeping kids in the district and improving the quality of a Dracut education," the group posted.
According to DAE members, any residents who would like to know how the schools are funded, and/or join with other parents in working to ensure continued progress in our school system are invited to attend.
If you have questions, message or email Sabrina Heisey ([email protected]) or check out the event listing at https://www.facebook.com/events/344068509287693


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I don't want to be the party pooper but I don't really like the gold on the UD7 . It looks rather gaudy, especially the "Ultra Durable" written on the heatsink.
Frankly, I much prefer the trademark blue on UD5. It looks more mature, sophisticated than UD7.
Other than that these are some nice boards ;D.
DM, do you know why they went back to dual channel? I'd think it's a more "today" idea with 4GB RAM being the norm nowadays. I mean, the 3x2GB setup you could get with triple channel was some nice forward thinking. I'm pretty sure 4GB just won't be enough, soon. There's also that urge to truly make use of that 64bit system and with 4GBs you're barely over the 32bit limit.


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Hi guys……been a while on here. Haha unbelievable yeah? it's supposed to be my own blog. Well as usual I apologize….quality posts are the ones with the most effort put to it. I'll be bringing to you something quite different and not as radical as my previous posts.
I'll be doing a weird comparison between objects i picked around from my room + suggestion from bae, and the different kinds of girls a guy knows, three kind of girls actually hahaha — 😀 yeah wait for it
My Bagpack = Your Ride or Die
My Manbag = Your make me feel fly
and a box of Chocolates = Your Spend your Money on me but I don't know why
yeah I said weird didn't I. Read with an open mind!!
The Bagpack reminds me of that one girl that is there no matter what. Your Rose if you were Charlie sheen. The one girl you don't feel for just as much but can go the extra mile for you.
The Manbag reminds me of that girl that you're sure would make you look good, the one that you feel confident would draw the attention of your mates in a later conversation; that Snow white that gets everyone on the dance floor thirsting even the chics!
Finally the chocolates (which bae suggested of course) reminds me of that girl the guy is willing to go after and spend loads of money on all in all. The one that gets the candle light dinners and surprise flowers with a box of chocolate!
Yeah lads true isn't it and Ladies ask yourself which you are! #foodforthought
We are all pencils in the hands of the Creator – Wale Adenuga
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Hank: Where did you used to work?
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Greater Gravitas
1975: Margaret Thatcher worked hard to improve her public speaking skills. Analysis of recordings showed that over a decade she succeeded in lowering the pitch of her voice by about 60 hertz, which made her sound more assertive, gave her more gravitas. She had less success with the tone of her voice. Even at the end of her political career it still sounded (to use Clive James's description) like a "condescending explanatory whine" that treated the person on the receiving end as if they were "an eight-year-old child with personality deficiencies".
Source: Anne Karpf, The Human Voice: The Story of a Remarkable Talent (2006), pp. 226–9


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Sessions & Workshops
Organic seeds and breeding for organic growers
This session will report on current developments in research and explore the potential for growing the UK organic seed sector and the development of participatory plant breeding. (Organised by OGA)
Ben Raskin (Soil Association): Chair
Louisa Winkler (ORC): The latest work on sustainable, organic and low input breeding from the SOLIBAM project
Peter Brinch (Open Pollinated Seeds):
Organic seeds and breeding for organic growers, a participatory approach.
René Groenen (Biodynamic grower):
Organic seed production
Innovations in grower tools and cultivation approaches
Featuring a range of innovative tools and ideas as well as showing how to modify old kit. Discussion topics will include relevance and practicality of the innovations presented. (Organised by OGA)
Alan Schofield (Organic Growers Alliance): Chair
Video shorts: Innovations from the USA
Roger Hitchings (ORC): Eliot Coleman's approach to tools and equipment
Iain Tolhurst (Tolhurst Organic Growers): Innovations in growers' tools
Systems resilience for weather extremes
Weather extremes are tending to become the norm. Vegetable production is a tough job at the best of times so it is becoming more important to plan for extremes by modifying production systems to be more resilient. (Organised by OGA)
Roger Hitchings (ORC): Chair
Sam Eglinton (Garden Farm Produce): Energy flow in ecosystems: improving yields and profitability
Martin Wolfe (ORC): Moderating extremes using agroforestry
Iain Tolhurst (Tolhurst Organic Produce): How to create a resilient system
CSAs & other community-based opportunities for growers
CSAs can take several forms but essentially they are either community-led or grower-led. A look at how grower-led CSAs work and what advantages they can bring to an organic vegetable business.
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Since you've become engaged, have you been "designing", a picture of that fairytale dress in your head?
The dress that you've imagined since you were a young girl?
Your dream dress is not as elusive as you might think!
Imagine if you could have it made exactly as you picture it?
What if you could take that picture out of your head and bring it to life exactly as you've always imagined?
Catching your thoughts again you see yourself stepping into your beautifully fitted gown.
Hair and makeup done, glancing into the mirror one last time before you walk down the aisle, in your one-of-a-kind wedding dress, with the train gliding behind you.
You're picturing your dream dress being remembered beyond your wedding day,..
because as a young girl, you remembered seeing a picture of your grandmother's handmade wedding dress and your thought was…
… that's how special I would want my dress to be remembered in years to come.
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Who is my consult with?
Janice will be able to guide you step by step through the process of making your dream dress from scratch. She is worth her weight in tulle, and at the same time, a heavyweight in at her craft.
Her passion for making brides look and feel beautiful in their dream dress, comes from her own experience of not loving her own dress. She's London trained in bridal, Perth experienced in bridal and inspired by a visit to a couture bridal designer in Paris.
What happens during the consultation?
During the one hour consultation, we discuss your ideas, such as silhouette, fabrics and finishes while also considering your budget.
Some people choose to bring their mum or a bridesmaid for support, but remember, this is YOUR dream dress and will designed with your vision in mind.
An original sketch is made of the dress, which will be sent to you in a document with notes of what we discussed during the session.
If you choose to go ahead, we'll arrange our next date for taking your measurements.
I haven't started looking, so can I have a consultation even though I haven't tried on any dresses?
You would be encouraged to first go shopping to try on different styles in bridal salons. This will give you a good idea of what shape suits you best. Then you are ready to come in for a consult. There wouldn't be any obligation if after the consult, you decided not to have your dress made, it is entirely your choice.
How much will it cost to get my dress made?
The price range for made-to-measure gowns can vary, depending on the style, the fabric and decorative details. They range from 3 to 12 thousand dollars for the whole service, which includes materials, fittings, and general ongoing alterations.
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I'm not really sure how to explain what I want!
Don't worry that's what the consult is for. We can have a discussion and you will be asked all the right questions to point you in the right direction and together we can figure out designing a dress that you will absolutely love.
What if I want a second consult?
If you're still unsure of the decision you made in the first free consultation and want to have another consult with… say, your mum or a trusted friend, the second consult is valued at $240 and will be deducted from the total price of the dress.
What's the next step after the consultation?
• You'll receive a document with my notes and a sketch of the dress as a reference of our discussions.
• When you've decided to go ahead, we'll book your next consult to take your measurements.
• At this stage a deposit of $490 is required to begin the process. Janice only works with 12 brides per year so this deposit secures your place.


text: I'm dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write. Singer Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) has his life saved on Christmas night towards the end of WW2 (Bing Crosby) by soldier Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) who persuades him to become a double act. Davis fancies Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) who performs with her sister Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and he basically cons Wallace into joining them at a ski lodge in rural Vermont where the girls are going to perform a Christmas show – but they discover there's no snow and it's owned by Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys' commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. A season without snow could be a disaster. So what's the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that's sure to put Waverly and his business back in the black! Then Betty figures Wallace isn't the guy she thinks he is and abandons ship … Christmas is coming and this is as much a part of the celebration as that vat of cocoa and egg nog I'm currently drowning in as I watch the snow coming down. Originally intended for Fred Astaire opposite Crosby (who'd already had a bit of a hit with that little title tune in their smash movie Holiday Inn…) Astaire dropped out when he read the script so it went to Donald O'Connor. Then Crosby's wife died and he went into mourning before coming back to it when Danny Kaye got involved and, well, here we are. There are nice jibes about showbiz, a nod to what retired people are supposed to do with their time when their faculties are still intact, and not a few great songs which are only written by the legendary Irving Berlin. With dance numbers to die for, romantic confusion and some crisp witticisms delivered with style – with a crew like that, would you expect any less? – this is tremendous, sentimental entertainment. Shot in VistaVision (Paramount's version of widescreen) this has some of the most gleaming reds you'll see in cinema: no Santa suit will ever match up to what these guys and gals wear for the ultimate seasonal singalong. Written by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Frank and directed by Michael ('Bring on the empty horses!') Curtiz. Look fast for George Chakiris in the dance troupe.


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If you mentioned the word `app' six years ago to anyone in the IT industry, they would have perhaps blankly shrugged their shoulders or starting discussing the merits of Adjusted Peak Performance on 64-bit microprocessors. Today, however, the word is synonymous with `software applications' and is familiar to almost anyone using a smartphone, tablet or Windows 8 computer.
And now the ICO has issued a warning that app developers need to abide by the Data Protection Act (DPA) rules.
Simon Rice, the ICO's Group Manager for Technology, today warned that app developers should ensure they do not misuse customers' data, noting that almost half of all apps users have opted not to download an app owing to privacy concerns.
Writing in his 'Appy Christmas' guidance blog, he says that over 328 million apps were downloaded on Christmas Day alone and adds that the ICO expects this figure to increase dramatically, with new tablets and smartphones being so high on many people's Christmas lists.
Industry observers actually see this as a positive observation, as it means that app users are starting get savvy about their personal data, or as Rice puts it: "while people are happy to part with their money for the latest mobile game or social networking app, they aren't so keen to part with their personal data."
Citing a YouGov survey, commissioned by the data regulator earlier this month, the ICO's Group Manager says that 62 percent of people who have downloaded an app are concerned about the way apps use personal information, with 49 percent of app users having chosen not to download an app because of privacy concerns.
"This means that app developers are potentially losing over half of their market or risk pushing away nearly two-thirds of their hard won app users, typically because they're either not being clear how personal information is being used, or because personal information is being used in a manner they disagree with," Brice explained.
Reaction to the `guidance' from the ICO has been mixed. Garry Partington, founder and CEO of Apadmi, the Manchester-based mobile app developer, said that app developers potentially face lost sales and customer backlash - if they are not transparent about what data they collect through their apps and how this will be used.
"It does make sense for some apps to have access to certain elements of data, but in a lot of cases there is absolutely no need for apps to collect masses of private user information," he said to SCMagazineUK.com.
"Companies doing this are really damaging the reputation of credible developers who want to cultivate meaningful experiences for their customers," he continued, adding that you only have to look at recent stories like the Brightest Flashlight app to see how harmful this kind of behaviour is.
In that saga, one of Android's most highly rated apps - Brightest Flashlight Free - was earlier this month found to have been sharing user location and ID data without their consent. The firm behind the app, Goldenshores Technologies, ended up settling with the US equivalent of Ofcom, the FTC, and had to delete all user data it had collated.
Apadmi's Partington said that, unfortunately, the data protection issue isn't a problem that is just limited to apps.
"As more connected devices come into the market, the opportunity to collect personal data is increasing - smart TVs have also been in the spotlight for possibly sending data on viewing habits and from the devices connected to the TV. So this is a massive issue that needs to be addressed," he explained.
"As an app developer, we advise our customers to only access the information that they need, and make it very clear to the end user what information is being collected and how this will be used," he noted.
Over at security vendor Axway, John Thielens, the firm's CSO, said that the ICO's analysis shows once again that security is the main factor putting the brakes on technology advancement and adoption.
"Transparency is the be all and end all for consumers when it comes to their personal information. They need to know exactly where their data is, who is accessing it and what they are doing with it - or the app industry risks being derailed," he said, adding that apps are not just for consumers.
"We're seeing a big rise in demand for apps for the enterprise. The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) movement, combined with the dominance of smartphones and tablets, means employees, partners and customers alike want to access information anytime, anywhere. In this scenario, the security burden is heavily weighted on the business," he noted.
"With their necks on the line, businesses need to take on granular data governance throughout an organisation. Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) form the foundation of any app development, and it is API management that puts businesses back in the driving seat when it comes to controlling the flow of data beyond the enterprise edge."


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With experience and dedication, ZSISKA developed refined technical skills and high quality standards to ensure that your beloved Jewellery will last for many years to come.
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ePIFanyNow – A kinder world and a brighter future
Let's face it; the world is a dark place these days. From cyberbullying and racism to horrible global tragedies, it gets harder every day for people to look on the bright side and see kindness in the world. Thankfully, there is a group working to combat that negativity one small step at a time: ePIFanyNow.
ePIFanyNow promotes acts of service and kindness within communities. Through simple actions like holding a door or letting someone skip in line, supporters of ePIFanyNow seek to create positive and transformational experiences that help spread kindness to their own communities and throughout the world.
The soul of ePIFanyNow was conceived during a stressful moment. While Bob Hoffman was out in the world one day, he reacted negatively to someone that he felt wasn't paying attention. He quickly realized, just perhaps, that he also wasn't paying attention.
Hoffman created the organization along with hundreds of volunteers to help make mid-Michigan and communities across the country kinder to each other and within themselves.
"I just felt like, at that time, the world needed some goodness," said Hoffman. "And, I think it's even more so today that we need to have positive things that we hear about. There's a lot of positivity that goes on in the world. We just don't hear about it."
ePIFanyNow also holds an annual event to celebrate the acts of kindness that participants share. This year's event on May 6 will boast awards, food and discussions of how ePIFanyNow has inspired kindness.
First, volunteers will share their experiences of being intentionally kind to strangers. Whether they did something small like returning a cart at a grocery store or they did something massive like helping someone pay off a mortgage, every speaker will be celebrated for the work they have done over the past year to make communities friendlier. Those that wish to attend the event are asked to do their random acts of kindness prior to the event, so they can all share their experiences and see the impact of kindness on others.
After these discussions, the board will announce the winner of the annual Youth Passing It Forward (Y-PIF) award, which recognizes a young person who spends their free time giving back to the community.
Nominees for the Y-PIF award must have come up with an initiative that helps people in their communities. For example, the 2017 recipient, Kanin Thelen, was given the award after she started singing to raise money for those battling cancer. After she learned that her voice coach was battling the disease, she started taking requests and sang songs either in person or on video for those that donated money to her teacher.
Thelen's generosity didn't stop with her coach. She's continued to sing and help those around her, including donating money to a classmate with leukemia and singing to patients in the Children's Center at Sparrow Hospital. Through her voice, Thelen has helped to change the lives of many.
Applications for the Y-PIF award will be open until Monday, April 9. In addition to the honor of the award and the recognition received at the event, the recipient will win a total of $1,000. Half of the prize money will go toward a cause of choice, either to continue funding efforts or as an opportunity to expand efforts. The other half will go to the child's school, and, along with their administration, the winner will get to brainstorm an initiative they will implement using the prize earnings. The kindness spread will not only be felt by the classmates, but by the community.
Aside from honoring youth, there are plans to present the ePIFanyNow Hero Award. The award, which was created to honor people with missions like ePIFanyNow, will be given in honor of the late Chris Rosati.
Rosati, who battled ALS for many years, devised a plan to steal a Krispy Kreme truck and give donuts to children in his community to spread joy and kindness. Thankfully, his plan did not happen exactly as planned, since Krispy Kreme donated a truck and 1,000 donuts. And his work did not stop.
Rosati soon started giving local schools Butterfly Grants, too; although small at $50, these grants allowed students to spread kindness among their peers. This initiative became so popular that it has since spread to dozens of schools across the country, allowing Rosati's influence to affect not only his own community but the world at large.
Unfortunately, Rosati passed away from ALS last year; to honor his work, ePIFanyNow has created the Hero Award to thank him for making the world kinder. Rosati's wife, Anna, will be honored at the upcoming event, and she will give a speech on behalf of her late husband. The work that Rosati did with his last years of life will be felt for generations to come. ePIFanyNow is proud to celebrate his unwavering commitment to global kindness.
If you would like to get involved with a vital organization that is dedicated to kindness throughout the world, there a few things you can easily do: go to ePIFanyNow.org, and look at ideas for random acts of kindness that you can perform in your life; spread the word among friends and family, so that we can all work toward a kinder future; and join ePIFanyNow's event on May 6, which will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the MSU Federal Credit Union in East Lansing, Michigan. To RSVP for the event, visit ePIFanyNow.org.


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Sorry it has taken so long to get these to you all. A few images to start the journey.
There is so much to do when you move in – I'm exhausted.
Feature shot of kitchen with hero coffee machine. Yes, that is a pile of champagne glasses. Lots of celebrating going on!
Shot of firebox, aubergine couch and outdoor area – to come.
Shot of sliding door to outdoor room to future merbau deck
Shot of outdoor table that is the new indoor table for now. Neighbours dropped in a house warming gift. What a neighbourhood! Chairs are horrid. WIll be on ebay soon
One of the kid's bedrooms. Best view in the house.
Master bedroom with balcony. Missing bedside tables and lamps and a proper rug and curtains and heaps of stuff but you'll get the gist.
Kids toy room. Messy – very. Great news. It means all of these toys are no longer in my loungeroom! Hooray. Victory. Parent 1. Kids 0.
The staircase that I love to climb too many times when I forget something before work. Actually I'm enjoying the fitness!
Master bathroom – still missing the details but in love already.


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If you're completely new to Wakfu and Dofus, be sure to check out the Player VS Wakfu: Introductory Guide!
Welcome back to the World of Twelve Dofus players! You might notice a few changes in your absense. For starters, the world kind of drowned and survives on islands now. Oh, and you're completely on your own. The Gods and most NPC have forsaken you. Have fun!
But seriously, there have been a lot of changes and overall game evolution since Dofus days. Below you'll find a list of a few of the noticeable differences, to help you from making assumptions and going down the wrong path. Fair warning: It is sloppy, but hopefully it can help you at least a little bit. There are a lot of changes to the game compared to Dofus, not just the name. This is just a short list to get you started.
Nations and Politics
- First off, there are no 'neutral' players. Each player must choose a nation before they can leave Astrub.
- There are four nations: Bonta, Brakmar, Sufokia, and Amakna.
- Once you choose a nation, you're stuck with it. Choose wisely.
- Though you will not be able to change your nation, you can travel to allied nations via Canoon or Zaap.
- Nations can be allied, or at war with each other.
- Decisions of when a nation is and isn't at war (among other laws) are made by the Governor.
- Wakfu has politics to elect a Governor for each nation.
- The Governor also chooses a cabinet to help them manage the nation.
- An election is held every two (2) weeks.
- Any citizen with over 100 Citizen Points (CP) can vote.
- Anybody with over 1000 CP and pays 100 kama can run for Governor.
- CP are earned when you contribute to the economy, or kill an enemy/outlaw.
- Disgrace points (DP) are earned if you do the opposite. These take from CP if you have any.
- Having good standing with the Clan Member in the area you are in can give bonuses.
- Many stats that have multiple functions on Dofus now each have their own stat.
- Intelligence, Strength, Chance, and Agility now give +damage and +resist for their connected element.
- Intelligence now longer effects healing.
- Chance no longer effects prospecting.
- Agility no longer effects crit, dodge, or lock
- Wisdom no longer effects AP or MP drain effects. It only increases experience gained.
- New Stat: Dodge. This will determine if you are able to move away when in close combat with an enemy. Countered by lock.
- New Stat: Lock. Increases your ability to keep an enemy locked in close combat. Countered by Dodge.
- New Stat: Kit Skill. Allows you to wear gear higher than your current level.
- New Stat: Willpower. Increases your ability to apply/resist AP/MP loss.
- New Stat: Perception. Increases chance of remaining invisible, or seeing invisible players.
- New Stat: Block. Increases your chance to parry, decreasing damage taken.
- Each class has access to 3 elemental spell classes.
- Spells level by being used.
- There are 5 spells for each element.
- To unlock spells in the element, level a spell in that class you all ready have (ie: Use an air spell to unlock other air spells).
- Each class has specialty spells in addition to elements.
- You have 5 active and 5 passive specialty spells.
- As you level, you get points to put into specialty to level them up. They do not level by being used.
- Not all spells are 'on' when you get them. Some need to have at least 1 level into them to activate.
- Once you hit level 15, you are flagged for PVP. You can not 'turn it off'.
- Bags are not measured in Pods, but only how many slots you have available. Multiples of the same item are counted as one slot.
- There are no banks, but you have haven bag (personal home) with a chest in it.
- There are no merchant NPC. You sell items by going into merchant mode when you log off, on the market, or you ditch it.
- Leveling solo is harder. Grouping is recommended.
- Forget everything you thought you knew about any classes and how to play them.
That's all I have off the top of my head. This should help you get started. Anything else really wouldn't be so much differences, as an actual guide for content of Wakfu. If you have any questions or if I missed something let me know in the comments.
Have fun in the New World!


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What You Need To Know About Wizkid's Anticipated Song, The Title And The Host
We did bring to your notice about Starboy Wizkid's next single which he promised to release on Monday by 1pm Nigerian time. There is another development to the news regarding the song title and the host as fans can't wait to have it on their Playlists.
The latest about it is that, award winning disc jockey, DJ Spinall is the host of the song with Wizzy to do justice to it. The Cap revealed the song title in his tweet and he called it "Nowo"!
#MIKC will bring you the vibe as soon as it drops!!! Stay updated!!!


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For many high school students, current events amount to nothing more than dating gossip and voting for prom king and queens. Volunteering can often be something that simply helps make a college application more impressive.
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Inspired by her brother, stricken with mitochondrial disease, Avila has been volunteering since she was 10-years-old at Special Camp for Special Kids in San Juan Capistrano, where she works with physically and mentally disabled children. On the other side of the generational spectrum, Courtney plays bingo once a month at the Del Obispo Terrace senior living center.
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IPC 7711/21 Certification For CSE's
The IPC 7711/21 assembled by BEST is accordance with the latest IPC 7711/21 standards for the rework and repair of printed circuit boards and is designed for those who want to "brush up" on their knowledge base (the pother option being going through the entire IPC 7711/21 certification program and then taking the certification tests for the CSE) The 7711/21 is a worldwide PCB rework and repair set of procedures published by the IPC.
The IPC-7711/21 includes the industry-approved techniques on through hole and surface mount rework, land, conductor and laminate repair. The IPC-7711B/7721B Rework of Electronic Assemblies/Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronic Assemblies is the set of rework and repair procedures for printed wiring boards.
The "industry or general knowledge" part of the IPC 7711/21 CSE standard certification testing is a closed-book test with multiple-choice questions. The examination is time-limited and candidates must answer the questions within a one hour time slot (speed PLUS accuracy count!). Topics include but not limited to the following topical areas:
Terms and definition
- Flow down requirements
- Acceptance requirements
- Classification of electron assemblies
- Component ID
- Assembly requirements
- Appendix in the standard
The IPC 7711/21 certification program has multiple levels including Master Instructors, Certified Instructors, applications specialists as well as the CSE and Senior IPC 7711/21 CSE designations. IPC A- 7711/21 CSE and Master CSE for the 7711/21 retains its validity for a 2 year period of time after successful certification. After the two year certification period has lapsed credentialed individuals they must then re-certify . Mor eon the certification program here.
What's material is taught as part of the IPC 7711/21 CSE certification by BEST?
- Common procedures
- Wire splicing
- Throughhole procedures for rework
- Instructor demonstration and skills development on throughhole procedures
- Chip & MELF removal and replacement
- SOIC, SOT and Gull Wing procedures
- J-Lead and QFP procedures
- Conformal coating removal and replacement
- PCB circuit repair-repair of physical board damage
Review Materials for the Open book general knowledge
CSE certification exam
Closed Book Examination
Hand soldering rework and PCB repair skills evaluation and testing
How much time should I budget for the CSE certification testing if I am NOT going to challenge test the material?
2 days
Reasons for Becoming Certified as an IPC 7711/21 CSE
Subject matter experts show customers that your firm is serious about learning and developing your craft at inspecting, building or using electronic assemblies. The 7711/21 CSE program is for those companies who do not require or desire to have an IPC 7711/21 certified trainer on staff.
Who Are Candidates for Becoming an IPC 7711/21 CSE?
In most cases, someone from the QC, operations training or engineering staff will become the IPC 7711/21 CSE or Master CSE. These are people associated with the PCB rework and repair instructor training as are personnel associated with process troubleshooting, process development, program management or other various engineering disciplines.
After training many specialists as well as trainers BEST has come up with a list of practical filters for choosing who should become the 7711/21 CSE or subject matter expert in your company:
- Someone who can relate well to people and who has very solid communication skills and is not shy about standing in front of people to teach
- Someone who has at least 3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing so that they can illustrate concepts through "real world experiences"
- Speak, read and write in the English language (unless the class is being held in another language using non-English material such as Spanish or Mandarin) at least to the 5th-grade level
- Someone who is authorized to travel to IPC meetings in order to improve the standard through the IPC committee standards development process.
What do you have to achieve to pass the IPC 7711/21 CSE certification?
- At least one time passing the EPP or the material which demonstrates the proficiency you have in knowing the IPC Policies and Procedures for the IPC CSE program.
- At least one time in passing an open exam on general electronics industry knowledge
- Passing to a satisfaction of 80% or greater an open book test on general and advanced concepts in the IPC-7711/21
- Satisfactorily demonstrate skills in PCB rework and repair of finished assembled board
Further requirements on the CSE program can be found here
More on the 7711/21 program here.


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Participatory Video Making: Experiences from Nepal
Resilience policy-making: giving voice to communities
Nepal earthquake, two years on: still too little, too late?
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Information & Communication Technologies and the 2015 Nepal Earthquake
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ICT and Disaster Response: the case of Nepal
Masters student Olivia Crane discusses the role of ICT in disaster response following the 2015 Nepal earthquake.
Rebuilding Barpak: resilience and the difficult transition from emergency relief to long-term reconstruction
One year on from the Nepal earthquake we discuss resilience and resconstruction in Barpak, the village closest to the epicenter of the earthquake.


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The colonoscopy is scheduled for early tomorrow. Early this morning I got a fear that the problems I'm having will fix themselves, that my system got overwhelmed when I changed to mostly vegetarian diet. Then it reacted by flaring up, and hasn't gotten a chance to settle down. I thought, what if just this fasting in prop for the colonoscopy will put my system back in gear. I worried, then we'll have spent thousands of dollars on a procedure I don't need. That's my early-morning mind at work. Matt reassured me, when I told him my thoughts, that we'll know for sure after the exam. Sigh, ok. Still, I feel optimistic about my health.
Today has been a slog, quite honestly. I was tired already when I woke up because of my midnight stool specimen ordeal – I hope that will be the last! All day I felt low-energy, tired and blah. I had decided not to make a bunch of teas, and forget about black coffee (ew). Matt was gone, so I worked, thankful to be solitary because I am tired, hungry, and impatient, but lonely!
I called the Dr's office to ask if my TJ's chicken broth would be ok to eat, and they said, 'Oh yeah. That'll be fine". I said "YES! I get dinner!"
BM's came out like sludge, and blessedly waited until late afternoon to come.
Tomorrow is a 5:00am enema, which scares me!
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TORONTO — Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman did not consider his angry reaction to being removed from a start to be a big deal. Neither did Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo.
Stroman was upset when replaced in yet another game where he received little run support, and the Blue Jays lost to the Chicago White Sox and Iván Nova 7-2 Saturday.
Stroman (1-6) exchanged words with Montoyo and pitching coach Pete Walker after he was replaced by Derek Law with runners at the corners in the seventh.
"That wasn't a disagreement. That was just me upset coming out," Stroman said. "I was just frustrated, I wanted to stay in the game. I don't think there's anything wrong that."
Montoyo insisted he had no problem with Stroman's reaction or his pitcher's competitive nature.
"Honestly, I really appreciate when guys get upset, like they don't want to come out of the game," Toronto's first-year manager said. "I don't want people to be happy when I take them out."
Stroman allowed four runs — three earned — and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. He has lost three straight starts and has a losing record despite a 3.12 ERA.
Stroman was later seen holding a calmer discussion with Montoyo and Walker.
"We cleared it up right after the inning," Stroman said. "Nobody is even slightly upset."
Stroman has received eight runs of support in nine appearances, and Toronto has failed to score while he was on the mound in six of those outings, including the last three.
"Every little thing that he does seems bigger because there's no runs on the board when he's pitching," Montoyo said.
Nova (2-3) allowed one run and five hits in six-plus innings to win his second straight start.
"I was throwing strikes today and limited the damage," Nova said.
Evan Marshall, Kelvin Herrera and Alex Colomé followed with an inning each, and the White Sox stopped a three-game losing streak.
Toronto has lost nine of 11, and the Blue Jays have scored two runs or fewer in seven of their past nine games.
Mom's the word
Stroman said his conversation with Montoyo ended with a question about his mother, Adlin, who is scheduled to celebrate Mother's Day by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch Sunday.
"I'm going to teach her some things today after the game," Stroman said. "Hopefully, she delivers a strike."
Four play
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (20 years, 56 days) became the youngest player in Blue Jays history to reach four times in a game. Travis Snider was 20 years, 215 days when he did it against Minnesota on Sept. 4, 2008.
Trainer's room
White Sox: OF Eloy Jiménez (right ankle) ran the bases for a second straight day.
Up next
White Sox: RHP Lucas Giolito (3-1, 4.06) pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings in his previous start, May 7 at Cleveland.
Blue Jays: RHP Aaron Sanchez (3-3, 3.21) is 0-0 with a 3.07 ERA in two starts and two relief appearances against the White Sox.


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Guatemala's congress is set to vote on a reform to the national reconciliation law which would give absolute impunity to those accused of crimes against humanity including genocide, rape and forced disappearance.
The current national law exempts those accused of political crimes and has been praised for enabling reconciliation in the aftermath of the 36-year war which left 200,000 people dead or disappeared. The law was enacted alongside the 1996 peace accords but the proposed reforms to the bill have caused international outcry.
The Guardian notes that the proposed bill would also enable legal action against human rights activists who are considered a threat to public law and order. This has raised concern amongst rights groups that those who testified in high-profile cases may face reprisals.
For the bill to pass it must gain three votes to hold a simple majority before passing to the executive.
The UN human rights commissioner, Michelle Bachelet, has described the proposed reforms as a "drastic step backwards for the rule of law and victims' rights".
The proposal is currently backed by former army generals who were angered by a surge in convictions since 2008 which has led to the at 33 military officials and militia members being convicted. Those accused include top-ranking generals who launched a counterinsurgency war against rural indigenous communities and urban social activists.
If the measures are passed all those convicted, as well those awaiting trial would be free within 24 hours and on-going investigations would be stopped.
The Guardian notes that this would quash "the hopes of justice for the 5,000 children disappeared during the war". It would also undo the 2016 ruling which convicted two officers for sexually enslaving 15 Mayan Q'eqchi' women in the Sepur Zarco village after their campesino husbands were disappeared.
Jo-Marie Burt, a political science professor at George Mason University and senior fellow at the Washington Office on Latin America (Wola), has described the reform as "part of a broader effort by a coalition of military, business and political interests not just to stop Cicig, but to end all investigations into organised crime, human rights violations and corruption in order to reassert their total dominance in Guatemalan politics and society".
Cicg, is a UN-back group opposing the anti-impunity measure. They have conducted investigations into historic crimes but have been useful in outing corruption in the courts and attorney general's office. They are currently facing attacks alongside the courts from President Jimmy Morales who has the support of a powerful military and economic elites.
Supporters of the bill have argued that leftist guerrillas were unfairly targeting those within the military however the postwar Commission for Historical Clarification notes that 93% of human rights abuses were committed by US-backed government forces, compared with 3% by guerrilla groups.
Political analyst Luis Solano also notes that crimes committed during the counterinsurgency effort are still interwoven with current illicit activities. Manuel Callejas y Callejas, the convicted former intelligence chief, has been accused of founding an organised crime syndicate known as the Brotherhood which infiltrated public institutions including border control and customs for financial gain.


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NCHMCT JEE is a national-level common entrance examination conducted by NCHMCT to offer admissions in diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in hospitality and hotel administration. The difficulty level of NCHMCT JEE exam is not too high. Thus, getting good scores in the exam will help you land in some of the best hotel management colleges in India.
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Have a study schedule and keep track of your progress. A study timetable reduces stress, anxiety and helps you to focus on the scheduled topic. Try to cover the entire syllabus and concentrate on the basics.
Plan a strategy in advance, allocating enough time for every topic. Make a timetable for preparations with subjects against the number of days you have for your preparations. Equal importance must be given for all subjects. Revision should be done frequently for attaining better results.
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