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Yang Wei Han portrays King Songsten Gampo of Tibet in Jewel of Tibet.
Yang plays the warrior King Songsten Gampo who led a charge of reform
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It's hard not to be passionate about Highland Perthshire as a place to live in as well as visit. Hopefully these blogs prove the point!
There have been no egg developments on the osprey nest as yet today, BUT excitingly we have received information which leads us to believe that our pioneering two-year old from Angus, Blue YD, was spotted earlier in the week, on the Yorkshire coast!
As those of you who have studied the last batch of satellite data we uploaded will know, at 3pm BST (2pm GMT) on Monday 19th, Blue YD had crossed the Flamborough headland on the East Yorkshire coast and was flying across the southern outer edge of Filey Bay. This is an area that I know very well (and by shear coincidence had visited over the weekend), having previously worked for the RSPB at their Bempton Cliffs reserve – England's largest seabird colony. With my interest piqued I decided to do a bit more investigating…
First I checked the Flamborough Bird Observatory website and lo and behold their daily sightings post for the 19th mentioned that an osprey had been seen near Bempton. So yesterday afternoon I called up the visitor centre at Bempton Cliffs to see if the staff & volunteers there knew anything about the sighting. They confirmed to me that an osprey had been seen on Monday afternoon but didn't have any more details. However, I persisted and after leaving a couple of messages I got a call back this afternoon from my former colleague, Keith Clarkson, the site manager at Bempton…
As luck would have it Keith was leading a guided walk along the clifftops around the time Blue YD was in the area and amazingly had seen an osprey flying out to sea in the direction of Filey Bay. Unfortunately the bird was travelling at some speed so Keith was unable to get a photo to confirm whether the bird was ringed or tagged. However the timing and location fit almost exactly and the probability of there being more than one osprey in the vicinity at this time of year all point to it having been Blue YD.
The wonders of modern technology!
For more information on Bempton Cliffs go to http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/bemptoncliffs/
Flamborough Bird Observatory also have their own website at http://fbo.org.uk/
We should have more data tomorrow, by which point Blue YD could well be in Scotland, so keep checking the osprey tracking page and of course we'll update you here on the blog as soon as we have any news, egg-related or otherwise.

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In the fall of 2019 the North Central Region Water Network and the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) partnered to address the challenges for agriculture and communities posed by devastating reoccurring floods. We accepted applications through our Supplemental Request for Applications for multi-state projects that result in a collaborative whitepaper or report that:
- Documents current extension responses to long-term flood planning and preparedness across the North Central Region,
- Assesses long-term flood planning and preparedness needs for agriculture and communities that extension is best suited to address,
- Documents gaps in extension programs and the research foundations of extension programs, related to long-term flood planning and preparedness.
- In collaboration with Network leadership, NCRCRD leadership, Extension Program Leaders for Agriculture, and Extension Program Leaders for Community Development develops recommendations for strengthening extension support for long-term flood planning and preparedness and reducing flood vulnerability in the North Central Region.
The application deadline for this RFA has now closed.
Download the full Supplemental Request for Applications. For information on past network funded initiatives visit our network initiatives page.
Lead applicants must have an Extension appointment/assignment at a land-grant institution in the North Central Region. Eligible lead institutions include: University of Illinois, Purdue University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Missouri, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, North Dakota State University, The Ohio State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Wisconsin. Lead applicants may enlist co-applicants and partners from other institutions and organizations. We strongly encourage engagement of 1890 and 1994 land-grant institutions, as well as federally designated Hispanic Serving Institutions in the North Central Region.


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It has been only a recent while that major airlines are integrating the Apple iPad to their standard process and procedures, such as the pre-flight checklists. The main question was how airlines will be using the iPad as a tool of customer service. Delta made an innovative approach to this, which surely will create some serious "wow" effect among passengers.
There were already plans that Delta would be renovating and modernizing the OTG programme in locations as New York's JFK, La Guardia and Minneapolis' St. Paul International Airport by installing iPads to the food and beverage section, to enable passengers order by touch and have the food delivered to their seat in less than 10 minutes.
The summit of the OTG programme is the "OTG Media Bar", which is simply a virtual newsstand Delta plans to introduce in 2012. The OTG Media Bar looks exactly like a traditional, everyday magazine stand with the slight modification that magazines are replaced by iPads. So instead of flipping through newspapers and magazines, passengers will flip through iPads to see what publications, music, and movies they like. They will also have the choice of downloading the contents of their liking and renting the iPad for the duration of their trip. They would return the iPad when landed at their destination airport.
If travellers already own an iPad, they will be able to download the contents they choose among a very affluent and updated database. Rick Blatstein, CEO of OTG Management said that, "As we all know, the newsstand has changed over time, and the OTG Media Bars will give passengers a wealth of options and information."
I believe that this is only the first step in the process and we are likely to hear from other innovative airlines regarding the usage of tablets as customer service tools. We should wait and see who would act to make this process go one step further.
Here is also a pair of pictures the OTG management released of the OTG Media Bar.


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I agree with those who said the car has enough power to get a load up to speed. I wouldn't be terribly concerned about the brakes, either. My worry would be trying to brake while in any sort of curve and the traction/handling issues. Part of the beauty of the Mirage is that they stripped away most of the excess weight, but that doesn't leave a huge margin of extra capacity either.
My bicycle can tow a trailer or a canoe, but it does handle differently and I wouldn't want to find myself trying to handle that load going down a mountain.


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Camon C7 is designed to take fabulous pictures. Equipped with 13MP front camera and 13MP back camera, facilitated by three flashlights, it features quick snapshot in black screen, devoted to capturing every beautiful second in your life. Meanwhile, the Excellent Capture V2.0 offers the freedom to choose among a variety of filters for beautification, and is effective in creating polished images and reliving all sweet memories.
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If you are suffering from HIV/AIDS, then traditional dating becomes a troubling issue as you do not want to spread the condition to others. In addition, many who have HIV do not want others to know about their condition, so going out on the dating scene is a non-starter. However, HIV dating Australia residents is possible between those who have the virus which means that it cannot be spread. For many people who have HIV, the idea of dating again may not seem possible or at least practical considering the ramifications. But there is hope if you knowRead more
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3 Things You Should Know About Using a HIV Dating Site
1. Make full use of the standard membership option. Some people are sensitive about the price of HIV dating sites, especially if they're new to using this kind of website. If you want to find your match without paying, you have a couple of options. Try free HIV dating sites. Use the unpaid standard membership option at HIV dating sites that have a paid subscription option. If you're new to online dating and don't have much to spend, free HIV dating sites could be a good option for you. However, they have both pros and cons.Read more
How to tell your partner you have HIV?
Dating is a simple thing, but if you are suffering from HIV, dating will change to be more difficult. If you have HIV, how to tell your partner this situation? HIV can remain dormant in the body for many years. This means when you are healthy, and your lifestyle is free from habits such as excessive drinking, smoking or using drugs, you will not experience a breakout of warts. Talking to your partner about HIV Before you make a move to tell your partner that you have tested positive for HIV, please be sure that you understandRead more
Safety HIV / AIDS Dating Tips You Should Know
More and more people are suffering from HIV / AIDS, that is why HIV /AIDS dating sites are so popular in recent years. On the AIDS dating sites, you will find people who have been infected with HIV. The conventional dating for such people may be a difficult task, but this does not mean that they cannot find love. Here we list some useful and safety dating tips of HIV / AIDS dating. Be Honest With Yourself The very first step is to accept your status and purpose to move on. You should analyze yourself soRead more
Useful Dating Tips for HIV Gay Dating
What happens if you are HIV+ and looking for love? I get letters frequently from single men with HIV who voice difficulties with the gay dating scene trying to find people to date. Dating can be hard enough at times, but for those with health issues or disabilities, the problems can be compounded and the sense of hopelessness and uncertainty doubled as these men question whether love is even possible for them in a gay culture that seems fixated on shallow definitions of what makes a man attractive and "viable." ( Gay HIV Dating )Read more
HIV inspirational story: It's not a death sentence!
Many people, especially when newly diagnosed, find comfort in knowing that others have similar experiences. So we list the real inspirational story for all people living with HIV. Everything was great and I was 12 weeks pregnant with baby no 4 with a new partner. With my ex husband we used condoms until we married 18 months later and had a check up for std's first as when I was 17 an ex had cheated and given me chlamydia and that had scared me enough. I was called into the Drs so thought they were goingRead more
Some Common Attitude towards HIV / AIDS for Positive Singles
1. HIV does not define you The first feeling a person has on receiving a positive HIV test result is that of fright, dread and shame. We are scared of what other people are going to think about us or if they are going to judge us or show aversion or hostility towards us. But we need to understand that living with HIV doesn't alter who we are, it is nothing to be ashamed of because we have not anything wrong; it is our life and our body, and we are in-charge of how weRead more
3 steps to choose the right and suitable HIV dating app
Suffering from HIV is a desperate thing, we are afraid to tell family and friends, we become sensitive and vulnerable. Fortunately, as the technology developed so did the mind of people and a ton of dating apps came out on to the free market. The app dating world is still challenging for HIV singles as they have to find a place where they wont be discriminated and judged. That is why there are HIV dating apps which are exclusive to people affected by the HIV and help them find their significant other. These are 3 steps forRead more
Can I date someone when I'm infected with HIV?
How to go on your life when you are diagnosing with HIV? HIV is not only very scary for a lot of people that carry the affliction, but it can be especially scary for those that want to live a normal dating life. Unfortunately, there is so much ignorance surrounding the disease but just because you're someone with HIV doesn't mean you can't enjoy life with a partner. One of the most satisfying ways to live your life is by sharing it with someone else, and if you're interested in dating and meeting someone special, you can finallyRead more
Some tips for dating someone with HIV / AIDS
Dating someone with HIV / AIDS might sound daunting. However, if you are determined to make things work between you and your partner, there is a way. Rather than feeling sorry and worrying all the time, you need to educate yourself. Learn what you need to do and how to do that. How to do this? HIVpositivedatingsites.net gives you some tips. HIV Dating: Survival Guide First of all, you need to be tested for HIV too. There is a possibility that you have the virus. Most people are not aware of that. So the first thing is toRead more


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Tips For Having a Quick Breakfast
We know it's the most important meal of the day, but not everyone has the time to eat breakfast. Between getting the kids off to school or rushing to an early meeting, it's easy to forego breakfast and pay the price later. Here are some tips to help you make the best breakfast with the time you have.
When You Only Have 15 Minutes
A bowl of oatmeal with healthy toppings is easily achieved in just 15 minutes. Combine 1/2 cup rolled oats with 1 cup water in a big bowl (to prevent it from overflowing) and microwave it for two minutes. Vary your topping combinations each morning. Some healthy options are: almonds, chia seeds, dried fruit, a spoonful of canned pumpkin, ground flaxseed meal, or a spoonful of nut butter. You can also toss in fruit like banana slices or berries. Adding fruit to any breakfast is a small thing to do and it sets a healthy tone for the entire day.
When You Only Have 10 Minutes
With only 10 minutes to spare, whip up a quick, homemade smoothie. Blend 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt, 1 frozen banana, 1 tablespoon of vanilla protein powder, 1 cup soy milk, and a handful of ice, and drink it on the go. The extra protein will help keep you satisfied for hours.
Another 10-minute option is a toasted peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat bread. It takes almost no time to make and travels well.
When You Only Have 5 Minutes
If you are really pressed for time, a store-bought breakfast may be the way to go, but it can still be healthy. For instance, try a nut-filled KIND bar, a piece of whole fruit, and a soy-milk misto. A misto is simply a cup of brewed coffee with steamed milk. It tastes a lot like a latte, but often costs much less. The combination of protein and fat from the nuts and soy milk mixed with the healthy carbs and fiber from the banana are a winning combination for breakfast. It's nutritious, delicious, and satisfying.


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NatWest PCA Awards
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A night of glitz and glamour recognises the achievements of the English game during the past domestic and international season.
Join us in September to celebrate the NatWest PCA Awards, the most prestigious event in the cricketing calendar attended by the stars of the English game, past and present.
Enjoy a Laurent-Perrier Champagne reception, followed by a three-course dinner and complimentary bar during the awards ceremony. There will be fundraising in aid of the Professional Cricketers' Trust and an after party featuring exclusive live entertainment.


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The dieheroldfliri.at theatre group endeavours to promote and present independent contemporary theatre projects, with the aim of responding to and artistically reflecting on the current issues of our time, especially those with socio-political relevance.
Founded in Vienna, the group now has its headquarters in Feldkirch. Not least because of the two extremely good venues located here, namely Pförtnerhaus and Altes Hallenbad, which are also available for extended production cycles.
After "Covergirl", "Ins Weite schrumpfen" and "Von Hollywood nach Uganda", dieheroldfliri.at will stage its fourth production in April 2014, namely "Große Töchter".


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SANDS-STILL: Hitches halt La Jolla motel renovation
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The Sands of La Jolla Motel was built in 1959 and designed by Ralph B. Erskine, an architect with Richard Wheeler's firm who also worked on the El Cortez Hotel downtown.
Beginning in February, 8-10 contractors per day were on site for the remodel. They replaced wood on the balconies and in the front office damaged by termites, and began installing a new sewer line and adding air-conditioning to the structure. Tile was also to replace carpeting in all 39 guest rooms, and new bathroom fixtures and closets were to be added.
In May, Chou said, a City of San Diego inspector paid a visit and "hit us with a few violations" for not applying for the proper permits. Chou was told that fines would accrue if work continued.
For two months, Chou said, he waited for a citation that didn't arrive until the week of July 4. Chou said he passed it along to the architect handling the renovation, who will resubmit plans and apply for the proper permits.
"He's taking care of it," Chou said, adding that the City "just wants the permit money."
In the middle of this, Chou reports, a class-action suit was filed against the motel by a former front-desk employee.
"He was working eight hours straight and I guess you're supposed to clock out 30 minutes for lunch," Chou said. "He didn't, so he wants money and he's suing us for that."
Chou said the employee brought others in on the suit. "We settled with everyone but him," Chou said. "He wants more or something."
Chou said the unforeseen costs caused some initial money concerns, "but we secured a loan and we're OK on the money part now."
"We're doing our best," Chou said. "As soon as they give us the green light, we're going to go back to work."
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I was playing around with my computer and looked up St. Joseph's, Blantyre. I was thrilled to see photographs of Miss Annie Docherty and Mr Jordon.
Miss Docherty was affectionately known as "Wee Annie" because of her slight stature, but she ruled her classes with a rod of iron.
I took up my first Teaching position at St. Joseph's Junior Secondary School in 1958 and stayed until 1963 when I left to get married.
I taught Domestic Science in the old building next to the Art room. There was no electricity and no running hot water. My first job each morning was to light the gas mantles, then fill an old gas boiler. The children carried basins of boiling water to the sinks at the bottom of the room , to do the washing up. What would Health & Safety make of that today?
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yup Atleast Hp should have provided a driver this fix or they should have just done something about it because they call this as a premium and they promoted it so much and suddenly they stopped giving a **bleep** about it.
I would say juz download the old driver of 2018 it will stop blue screens. But u wont be able to have enhanced sync and some updated functions but itz ok until u r not playing games. so u have to compromise now there nothing we can do.
yup.. i can understand. we are all in same boat. Just waiting for HP to do something about it.
@Patutkarsg Due to the current global COVID-19 situation, we're seeing an influx of customers coming in for support and we appreciate your patience.
Please follow every step, one at a time:
Step 1: Download and install the latest ATi graphic driver AND DONT TURN OFF OR RESTART YOUR COMPUTER AFTER INSTALLATION
Step 2: Then go to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers and rename atikmpag.sys to atikmpag.sys.old.
Step 3: Go to ati directory (usually in C:\ATI) and find the file atikmpag.sys.
Step 4: Copy the file to your Desktop directory.
Step 5: Open cmd.exe by going to Start -> type cmd in the search box and hit enter.
Step 6: Change the directory to Desktop by typing chdir Desktop.
Step 7: Then, type EXPAND.EXE atikmdag.sy_ atikmpag.sys. Or,
expand -r atikmpag.sy_ atikmpag.sys
Step 8: When the expansion is complete, copy the new atikmpag.sys from your Desktop to
Step 9: Restart your computer and the problem should be resolved.
I also found this video on YouTube that should help: Click here (atikmpag.sys - also mentioned as atikmdag.sys)
(The above link is 3rd party and is not owned by HP, I've posted this only so that I may help you resolve this issue by going beyond by support boundaries, please ignore the ads and take only the free suggestions)
P.S: Welcome to HP Community 😉
Let me know how that pans out,
If you feel I was helpful, simply click on Accept as Solution to help the community grow,
That said, I will have someone follow-up on this to ensure you've been helped,
Just in case you don't get back to us,
have a good day, ahead.
I am an HP Employee
I have tried this couple of times....Still nothing solves Issue persists.
@Patutkarsg To ensure this isn't a hardware issue, let's run a test:
Install the latest version of the HP Hardware diagnostics (UEFI) on your device using this link: Click here for details
Hold the power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer and immediately press Esc repeatedly, about once every second. When the menu appears, press the F2 key.
On the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) main menu, click System Tests.
Click Extensive Test.
Click Run once, or Loop until error.
While the test is running, the time remaining and test result for each component display on the screen.
If a component fails a test, write down the failure ID (24-digit code) for when you respond back to us.
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i did that too.. All the tests run out ok.
@Patutkarsg In that case the only thing left to do, is to backup all your personal data into an external storage device and perform a reset: click here for steps.
This is the last resort as you've done everything else that could possibly resolve a software issue, considering all hardware tests have passed.
Keep me posted.
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i have done that like 5 times in 1 year ..nothing got fixed even i mentioned that in post.I have literally tried everything possible even Hp remote support people tried No one was able to fix this.
@Patutkarsg Alright, in that case, there's only one other thing you can do, make use of the HP recovery media, If you don't have an HP Recovery media and have attempted reset using the windows troubleshooter or a retail copy of windows, you'll need to order a recovery media: Click here for steps.
Or you may also attempt to download the same using the steps on this link: click here
For details on how to perform a successful reset: click here
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Events on Thursday and Friday are expected to draw about 5,000 people, who can attend panel discussions, listen to poetry, watch films, and go to concerts or comedy shows.
For at least four years now, Changeville has been a multi-day platform for artists and storytellers to preach the importance of positive cultural and behavioral changes to have lasting impressions in communities.
This year's mission is no different.
The Changeville Music and Arts Festival is set to kick off Thursday in downtown Gainesville. The two-day event will feature concerts headlined by Japanese Breakfast, AJJ, The Pharmacists' frontman Ted Leo, Laura Stevenson, Big Freedia and Locos Por Juana, and will have accompanying acts like Flipturn, Zeta and Expert Timing.
The event is expected to draw about 5,000 people who will attend panel discussions about inclusion and art, listen to poetry, watch films, go to concerts or hear jokes from comedians like Lizz Winstead and Jaye McBride.
"I think what sets Changeville apart is it's a festival for social change first," said the festival's Executive Director Jen Vito. "Our main goal is to bring together people that work in social change."
Vito, also of the local punk band No More, said the event is full of diversity and activism and this year's theme will focus on equality and education. Each of the festival's artists or participants are selected for sharing a message that connects with Changeville's mission.
"I think every year we're growing and expanding," she said.
Zeta, one of the bands playing, said it will be at the festival despite a looming issue with U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services. The band's guitarist, Daniel Eduardo Hernandez Saud is facing deportation to Venezuela after his residency application was denied. The rest of the band was granted residency. Saud said he is appealing the decision and said that the denial won't stop the band from playing.
Saud has a petition on change.org asking for support from fans. The petition has received more than 8,000 signatures.
Changeville, which is run by volunteers, is also partnering with PLUS1 to ensure at least $1 from every ticket sale will go toward Gainesville Girls Rock Camp and the Center For Educational Excellence In Alternative Settings (CEEAS). The festival will also be collecting donations for Peaceful Paths, a local domestic violence shelter, and Grace Marketplace, a homeless shelter in northeast Gainesville.
Vito said most of the events will be free, so the festival doesn't turn a profit. But profiting isn't the goal, anyway.
"At the end of the day, we measure our impact by social change," she said.
In the past, volunteers for the event partnered with We Are Neutral to offset the carbon footprint of the festival. Volunteers planted about 1,200 trees in 2016.
In 2017, volunteers partnered with Grace Marketplace to provide more than 50 combined hours of cleaning and maintenance in dorms and bathrooms and brought in dozens of donations for residents of the shelter.
This year, shows and events will be spread across downtown at The Wooly, Loosey's, High Dive, Bo Diddley Plaza, The Hippodrome, The Atlantic and The Bull.
Attendees have options for single-show tickets or a $49 full-access VIP pass. People can pick up their VIP tickets at the Hampton Inn and Suites downtown between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday. For more information, sponsors and schedule, visit changeville.us.


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Romance moves to the forefront at this time, especially for those not already in a committed relationship, according to today's horoscope. There are relationships just waiting to be explored, possibly with someone you have known for a while now.
Don't be afraid to think outside the box. .
A new relationship could be luring you away from your responsibilities at this time. Be sure you get your work done before the fun begins.
You may want to think again about the relationship you've been contemplating lately. Not everything is exactly as it seems.
A vibrant, new romance may be starting in your life and this may leave you feeling pleasantly disoriented. Don't be too quick to get back to normal.
Don't expect a potential lover to read your mind. Your feelings are not nearly as obvious as you think they are. Simply be honest and state the truth.
Numerous romantic possibilities may soon open up to you. If you've been considering a major lifestyle change, this could be the moment you take action.
Potential mates can't help but be attracted to your positive attitude. Make good use of this phenomenon to impress that someone special.
If you're currently in a long term, committed relationship, you need to focus your attention on keeping your partner satisfied today.
A barrage of small projects may be taking your mind away from what really matters now. Leave time for your loved one this evening.
It's all too easy to become reliant on someone else. If you're ever going to stand on your own two feet you need to speak up to your lover.
Do not allow yourself to be pushed into any sort of romance or relationship you're not entirely comfortable with. Take charge of your life.
If you've been thinking about asking that special someone out on a first date, now may be the time. You may find a receptive audience.
You may not even be sure why you are attracted to someone close to you, but chances are you're having a tough time fighting the feeling.


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Celebrate Native American culture through song and dance Saturday at UTA's annual powwow. The free event runs from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. in the Maverick Activities Center.
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Country artist Stoney Larue will take the stage at Texas Live! Saturday night, hosting a special block party. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.
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Rotating leadership successfully
1 project, 2½ years, and 8 different project managers
Most leadership teams feel they need to make a fundamental choice between being a people-oriented organization or a process-oriented organization. Both philosophies bring their own benefits and challenges into play as the organization works to achieve its mission. However, there is another way. My experience is that one can build consistent, straightforward processes that facilitate and encourage people to work collaboratively to solve problems, thereby gaining the best of both worlds.
This paper describes a two and a half year, 48,000+ hour software development endeavor at Menlo Innovations that was led by a series of eight different project managers. As each project manager joined the team, they brought their own strengths, capabilities and working style, but effectively engaged their team and their sponsor by working within a simple, consistent process.
The Project
"Orchid" – a project code name created to protect the anonymity of the client – was a project to develop a piece of software to control a medical instrument. The sponsor's goal was to build commercial software that delighted users, and could be extended incrementally as the market opportunities and capital investment allowed.
To align with this goal it was necessary to change the size of the team several times throughout the lifetime of the project. As project effort increased and decreased so did the project management effort, at times resulting in a part-time project manager while other periods required two full-time project managers. Exhibit 1 demonstrates the number of FTE project managers as compared to the number of FTE developers, business analysts, and quality assurance personnel.
Figure 1 Team FTE versus PM FTE
Changing Project Managers
For a variety of unforeseeable reasons – health concerns, a change of career, etc. – several project managers rolled off during the project effort. At times this was transitioned smoothly with one project manager overlapping with another, while at others there was no overlap at all between project managers. See Exhibit 2.
Figure 2 Length of Project Management Tenure on the Project
When the key project sponsor was interviewed for this paper, she was certainly aware that the project had several different project managers. But she was surprised to find out that it had been eight. As she pondered this fact, she concluded that the standardized processes made the transitions between project managers easier. Likewise, these same standardized, but simple processes encouraged the business sponsors to actively participate in the project and, thereby, provide continuity of business purpose. In other words, the processes encourage the participation of different key stakeholders in the project management process, instead of seeking a heroic project manager who can do it all by him/herself.
It's easy to see how a project like this could suffer from changes between project managers' communications styles, and management strategies. This brings to mind two questions: 1) What processes were enforced by the organization, and 2) How similar were these project managers? First, I'll discuss the processes.
Organizational Processes
When one thinks of the characteristics of organizational processes, typically many "bad" words come to mind: rigidity, "red tape," bureaucracy, boring, resistant to change, etc. But that need not necessarily be so. There are also many "good" characteristics of process – standardization, repeatable results, communication facilitation, etc. – that are most vital both to creating processes that work and creating processes that innovate.
It was the "good" characteristics of Menlo's standard processes that enabled project managers to follow the procedures while working with a new team. The key was a variety of people-centric processes that enabled the team to pass on its collective knowledge to the new project managers. This is particularly important because Menlo does not use its project information electronically, rather much of it is in the format of artifacts delivered to the client, story cards (i.e. work packages), and unit tests. The result is that much of the information about the project is contained in the heads of the individual team members.
So what were the processes that worked to keep the Orchid project on track while each new project manager joined the team?
- Open and Collaborative Environment –The concept of collocation and an open work environment where the team works together is an idea advocated by Kent Beck in his book Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change(2005). In this work setting the team works closely together in an open space. This is similar to the concept of a "war room," except Menlo has chosen to have its teams work in this environment full time.
Example: The workspace at Menlo is wide open. (See Exhibit 3.) There are no private offices, no cubicles, and no walls except those that hold up the roof. Teams work together in "pods" – a series of tables arranged so that everyone working on the project, including the project manager, is in close proximity.
Figure 3 The Menlo Software Factory™
- Meetings – There are two types of meetings at Menlo, a daily standup and ad hoc "Hey Ted!" meetings. The daily standup is a major source of information exchange as everyone in the company attends. (See Exhibit 4.) A "Hey Ted!" meeting is an ad hoc meeting called between two people (e.g. "Hey Ted!") or a person and a team (e.g. "Hey Orchid!")
Example: A new project manager wanted to call a meeting with the team. He walked over to the team and told them he wanted to meet with them. They looked at him expectantly and waited for him to start talking. He finally asked them when they were available and got the answer, "Now. Later. Whenever you like. Just call 'Hey Orchid!'"
Figure 4 The Daily Standup Meeting (typically lasts 15 minutes or less)
- Estimation – Every week every new story card is estimated and every unfinished story card gets re-estimated. This session is typically led by the project manager with all team members participating. When the project manager happened to be out of the office when this should occur, another project manager or a member of the team stepped in and ran the session.
Example: The Orchid project ran for a duration of 129 weeks. Of those weeks, 110 were active development cycles. (The project was temporarily suspended several times at the sponsor's request throughout the project to account for the remaining 19 weeks.) For every active cycle, the team gathered to estimate all of the new and unfinished story cards. Each estimation session lasted approximately 1-2 hours.
- Show & Tell – Every week the project sponsor visited to review the work that has been completed during the previous week.
Example: The Orchid project sponsor works offsite in another set of offices. She or a member of her team visited the Menlo office once per week for Show & Tell. During Show & Tell each of the team members showed the work they had finished during the week, such as adding a new feature or designing a new interface. The project manager typically acted as a master of ceremony for the team. This was an opportunity for the project sponsor to verify that the team was progressing down the path she has chosen and to offer feedback about the work completed to date.
- Planning Game – Every week the key project sponsors visit to choose the story cards that will be completed during the next development cycle. Every unfinished story card is evaluated.
Example: Each week the project manager laid out copies of all unfinished story cards. The project sponsor chose the story cards that were in and out of scope and laid them in priority order.
How did standardized processes help? How did these required processes help the organization and project managers successfully transition and/or collaborate? By establishing a series of rituals and ceremonies around the activities of the project, there is a formalized pattern that even an uninitiated project manager can follow. See Exhibit 5.
Figure 5 The Project Management Life Cycle at Menlo
The team helps the project managers be successful because they are all focused on the same end result. In addition to the organizational processes, there are cultural aspects of the Menlo work environment that also contribute to their success:
- Standardized Training – Everyone on the team receives standardized training when they join Menlo for a project. This training is required not only of Menlo staff, but also of their clients. During this class everyone – clients included – learns how their role fits into the overall methodology that Menlo uses to produce software. This standardized training ensures that everyone working at Menlo understands not only their role, but the roles of others on the team as well, and how the roles relate to each other.
- Common Vision – There is an openness in the Menlo environment where any person is free to talk to anyone else, and where the focus is on the results of the team instead of the individual. Because of this the Project Manager is free to ask questions when s/he is unsure of an answer without risking a loss of face.
Example: When a project manager first joined the project, she had trouble asserting herself with the project team. One day the team finally told her, "You need to yell at us when we aren't doing what you told us to do!" This was not a personal attack; the goal was for both the team and the project manager to operate at a higher level. The team felt secure giving her this feedback and she was able to accept it and assert herself more firmly with the team.
- Team Member Adoption – Menlo has an unusual method of interviewing new people to join its team. Rather than hiring being a top-down decision, the team itself participates in the hiring decision. Because they are choosing the people who join their team, there is a greater desire for the project manager to be successful.
Example: Another project manager joined Menlo during a period when Orchid needed a project manager. There was no more experienced choice available to lead the project so she was assigned. The team took her under their wing, helped her learn the project management methods in use at Menlo, encouraged her, and helped her grow. The end result was a stronger team and a stronger leader.
- Regular Reassignments between Projects – Menlo regularly rotates team members between client projects. This rotation forces regular "transfer of knowledge" conversations there by facilitating the ability to easily adapt to new team members joining the team, even project managers. The "experts" who have been rotated to other projects are still in the room and are always within earshot when help is needed.
- Pairing – Pairing (specifically paired programming) is another practice advocated by Kent Beck where two people work together, sharing a single computer, keyboard, and mouse. Menlo has taken this practice and applied it to all levels of team member, including its project managers.
Example: When possible and feasible, so far as budget was concerned, project managers worked in pairs. Reviewing Figure 2 will show you that at times there were as many as three project managers working full or part time on the project.
These cultural practices contribute to the project success by accelerating the typical "forming, storming, norming, and performing" stages of group formation.
The Project Managers
The project managers came from a variety of backgrounds with varying amounts of project management experience. Exhibit 6 contains a quick sketch of each of the project managers.
Exhibit 6 A Comparison of Project Managers
While each individual project manager brought with him/her differences in interpersonal communication styles, managerial techniques, and experiences from their past projects and positions, the fact that everyone follows Menlo's standard processes enabled these project managers to gain a number of benefits.
First, there exists a standard project management methodology. The practices of estimation show & tell, planning, and execution define a heartbeat for the project because they are on an unwavering schedule. Estimation always takes place on Monday, Show & Tell and Planning always take place on Tuesday, etc. Even if a project manager is added to the team that has no previous experience with the Orchid project, they can easily pick up the reins and drive the team instinctively while they bring themselves up to speed on the domain knowledge of the project.
Second, there is candid communication between the team members at all times. Working closely together quickly builds a feeling of camaraderie amongst the team members. Even new team members quickly feel comfortable adding their feedback, asking questions, and challenging long standing assumptions.
Third, there is incremental planning with realistic budgets and schedules. Every week the project sponsor revisits the unfinished story cards and chooses what will be worked on next. This makes three things clear: 1) what is in scope, 2) what is in scope but out of budget, and 3) what is out of scope.
Fourth, there is iterative and incremental documentation of project needs, goals, deliverables, and status. Because of the constant planning and re-planning of the project each week the team can readily adapt to changes in technology, market needs, budget changes, etc. There is little danger of delivering a product that the sponsor does not want because they are choosing the work from week to week.
The success of this project and its team clearly demonstrates that it is not necessary to choose between being a process-oriented organization and having people-oriented project managers. The processes enforced are standardized enough to prevent new project managers from flailing and drowning in the challenges of joining a project midstream. Additionally, each new project manager could focus on building relationships and the all important soft-skills that contribute to project success instead of reinventing a new version of existing administrative procedures. Building consistent, straightforward processes that facilitate and encourage people to work collaboratively enables the organization and the team to reap the best of both worlds.
.Beck, K. & Andres, C. (2005). Extreme Programming Explained: Embrace Change. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Evans, M., Abela, A. & Beltz, T. (2002, April). Seven Characteristics of Dysfunctional Software Projects [Electronic Version]. Retrieved on August 1, 2007 from http://www.stsc.hill.af.mil/crosstalk/2002/04/evans.html.
Jedd, M. (2007, May). Checks & Balances. PMnetwork, 21(5), 58-62.
Perks, M. (2003, June). Guide to Running Software Development Projects [Electronic Version]. Retrieved on July 30, 2007 from http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/library/techarticles/0306_perks/perks.html?ca=drs-.
Shore, J. (2007, January). The Art of Agile Development [Electronic Version]. Retrieved on July 31, 2007 from http://www.jamesshore.com/Agile-Book/whole_team.html.
© 2007, Lisamarie Babik PMP
Originally Published as a part of 2007 PMI Global Congress Proceedings – Cancún Mexico
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UPDATE: Cooler Weather on California's North Central Coast
California's Central Coast is expected to experience lower-than-normal temperatures (mid-20s to mid-30s) through this week. Growers on the Central Coast (Salinas and Santa Maria) are already well into their plantings for the upcoming 2018 season. While cooler weather conditions this time of the year can slow plant growth and postpone harvests, Markon does not foresee any significant delays. Harvesting is on schedule to begin in late March or early April.
Warming temperatures will be slow to arrive later this week. Much-needed rainfall is forecast for early next week, with the extended forecast through March indicating a wet weather pattern for the month.
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UPDATE: Idaho Potatoes
October 26, 2016
The 2016 Idaho potato harvest is complete. Typically, when harvests have ended, growers hold back shipments to push up prices. However, with this year's large crop and the Thanksgiving retail pull beginning in early November, carton prices will remain relatively steady, even weaken depending on demand.
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Norkotah Potatoes are readily available; limited supplies of packer label Burbanks are also on the market
- MFC Burbank Potatoes will begin shipping from storage the week of October 31
- MFC Burbank potato stocks are held in storage sheds until the sweat process is complete
- Burbank potatoes are finishing the sweat process to shed excess moisture after being harvested
- After the sweat process is complete, skins will have a smooth, net-like appearance
- Strong demand for the Thanksgiving holiday typically begins in early November
- Additional raw product is needed to produce orders for retail bags
- The byproduct of producing retail bags is larger sizes are made available for foodservice cartons
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I thought this was an ok action sci fi flick. Some CGI parts on Will Smith's face kind of failed, but I didn't hate this movie.
How do you watch this movie ?? How do you get to watch this movie that I picked ??
Unrealistic assassin vs. physics, Bad CGI, in epilogue CGI gets even worse somehow. Ton of plot-holes, ton of bad motivations. Action in dark to hide bad CGI but just ends up hiding the action.
Just watch John Wick 3 instead.
3* predictable movie. Fight scenes more superhero style like watching video game. Don't like night scene fights as hard to see what is going on. Glad to see Will Smith play his real age of 51 in the movie.
Good plot but Will Smith just seemed tired. Little chemistry between Smith and other main characters. While other big name actors (eg Keanu Reeves) seemed to get better, Will Smith seem to drag this movie down. I can't tell what his character is about. His actions and expressions don't match his lines.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead did an excellent job being the sidekick to the action hero. Very impressive performance; a natural actor....or she makes it all look very natural.
I read Ang Lee decided to go with an CGI version of Smith in order to "save money." That is One of my main reasons for disliking CGI. Director's are willing to put an actual person out of work in order to save money on their big Hollywood budget when it's better to have gone with a paid actor. Clearly, that is the case here. The fight scenes are so pathetic it's laughable, and not at all in a good way. It's so obvious Smith was Literally fighting with himself. The blows don't even line up, let alone Land. If you're going to use CGI you can at least make sure you have the images line up properly. This was just shoddy work in my opinion.
Good plot. Great action. Unfortunately, the main character was played so weakly by Will Smith and it makes the whole movie seems like not convincing and just making up story. Poor makeup.
I really dont understand the lower ratings from critics. This was a good sci fi spy movie. Action suspense storylines and will smith.. no ot earth shattering but definitely held my attention and entertained me for 2 hours. Isnt that why we watch these type of films? Totally enjoyed .
Mindless entertainment it is....but not that awful like some ratings suggest to....
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Henry: Why not just make whole army full of them?
Clay Verris: Why not? You should be flattered.
Henry: You should be dead.
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So why not make a whole army of 'em?
-Yeah, why not?
Think how many American families we can spare. Nobody's son, or daughter would ever have to die. No vet comes home with PTSD and kills himself. We can keep the whole world safe without any actual grief, so... Who would I be hurting?
You pull that trigger and you gonna break something inside of yourself. That will never get fixed again. Don't. Let it go. Give it to me. You don't want those ghosts.
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Cosey is currently working on a new project: a story about Minnie Mouse. If all goes well, the album will be published by Glénat in the autumn of 2019.
In interviews after the publication of 'Une mystérieuse mélodie' and 'Calypso', Cosey has often mentioned he had a second scenario for a Mickey story. At the time, it was still unsure if authors were allowed to make a second story in Glénat's Mickey-albums. Apparently, Cosey has got a 'go' for the project.


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NORTH SALEM, N.Y.--Having already won both the overall grand championship in the USEF Junior Hunter Championship – East Coast riding Style and the USHJA Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic, Daisy Farish, 17 of Lexington, Ky., capped off her hat trick by winning North American Young Rider Show Jumping Individual Championship on Aug. 5.
Farish didn't have much room for error in the final round of the Individual Championship, as, if she had just one rail down she'd drop out of the medals.
But Farish rose to the occasion, riding Great White to their second faultless round of the day to claim individual gold in the finale of the North American Youth Championships at Old Salem Farm in North Salem.
"I think having that pressure helped me a little bit, knowing that I had to get this done," said Farish. "'Bruce' rose to the occasion."
Samantha Cohen and Mckayla Langmeier had put the pressure on Farish with clear rounds of their own, but, when she had a clear round, they had to settle for silver and bronze.
"I've done the Hunterdon Cup, Junior Hunter Finals and Young Riders for several years, and I hadn't won any of them yet," Farish said. "It's my last junior year, so it's a dream come true to add those three titles to my accomplishments. I think it's a culmination of the team behind me, my horses, my friends, my trainers and everyone at Heritage Farm. It just came together for me this week."
FARISH STARTED off the week in the lead after winning the Individual Qualifying speed round, but then four faults for a foot in the water while competing for Zone 5 during the Team Final put them into third in the individual standings before the two rounds of the Individual Final.
"That almost gave me a little bit of ease, not coming back in on top today and having that pressure on myself," she said, but a clear first round vaulted her right back into the lead before the final round, however. Farish knew she had to stick to her plan.
"He's a super brave horse, the more I challenge him, the better he jumps," Farish said of Great White, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding. "If I just canter around softly, he's more likely to have one down than if I really ride him up to the jumps and challenge him. I think that's good for me, because going into the last round today, I knew I could be conservative and have a time fault, but then I thought, 'He's going to jump better if I ride it like a real round,' and he did."
Her individual gold came on Great White, the 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding she's owned for 2½ years.
But things haven't always gone smoothly for the pair.
"For the longest time, we struggled with getting him broke and rideable, because he was always kind of fighting against me, and it made it difficult to get him broke," Farish said.
McLain Ward's barn manager, Lee McKeever, suggested that they try a long-shank hackamore on Great White.
"I don't know why it didn't pop into my head sooner, but the first day of NAYC last year, we tried this exact hackamore, and from the second we put it on, he was a different horse," said Farish. "He's been great ever since and he loves it."
"I think ever since we changed the bit, his rideability clicked," she said. "He's just 10 so he really started showing us his scope and range. I was young, so I wasn't jumping very big classes either, so all of the big classes we've done together have been both of our biggest classes. He's yet to show me what he can't jump, so I think we're growing together and jumping bigger classes and it makes me happy to see him progress."
"I think the biggest thing for me this week is seeing how far my horse has come," she said. "He has surprised me in every way. I didn't think we'd be here today and I definitely didn't think we'd be winning gold. I'm so proud of him and so thankful to my trainers and everyone who helped him get here and helped me get here. I'm mostly just very proud of my horse."
Farish also was awarded the United States Equestrian Team Foundation Maxine Beard Show Jumping Developing Rider Award, which includes a trip to an FEI Nations Cup competition.
Farish will be able to observe what goes on in the stabling, veterinary inspections, schooling and show office as well as being able to walk the courses with U.S. team riders and the chef d'equipe.
Cohen, 17 of New York, N.Y., added the individual silver to the team gold she'd won with Zone 2 earlier in the week riding her Carmen, an 11-year-old KWPN mare.
"Coming into today, I was in fifth, and I just wanted to put in two of the best rounds that I could," Cohen said. "My horse felt great. I had complete confidence in her and I thought she jumped amazing in the first round. In the second round, coming back in second, I knew there were a lot of clear rounds before and I couldn't have a rail. So, there was some pressure coming in, but I know her so well and trust her so much that I felt confident."
Langmeier, 18, riding Durosa W, worked her way up from eighth after the Individual Qualifying round to the individual lead headed into the last day, but a rail in the first round on Sunday dropped her down to the bronze medal.
"My horse is a very hot chestnut mare, so in the speed class I didn't really go that fast," she said. "Then I was good in the team event, and we were double-clear. Today, I had an unlucky rail out of the in-and-out and then she was super in the last round."
All three individual medalists, by virtue of their NAYC placing, are qualified to compete on the U.S. Show Jumping Youth Team for the FEI Youth Nations Cup Final in Opglabbeek, Belgium on Sept. 6-9.
ALEXANDRA PIELET of Highland Park, Ill.,won the North American Junior Show Jumping Individual Championship,
The week didn't get off well for Pielet, as she had a run-out in the Individual Qualifying Round that put her into 11th place.
But Pielet didn't let that stop her, as she and Helene VE jumped clear round after clear round to take the junior individual gold.
After putting in two clear rounds to help her Zone 5 team win the junior gold a few days earlier, Pielet, 17, and Helene VE were the only pair to put together two clean rounds on the final day of the Individual Final, which gave her the gold medal.
Pielet had been focusing on the Zone 5 team effort, so she was a bit surprised with her individual gold.
"This is a huge accomplishment," she said. "Getting a medal at a championship has been a dream of mine. It was just a dream come true to be able to go clear in all my rounds and have it pay off."
Pielet got Helene VE three years ago, and she started out showing the mare in children's jumpers.
"She's brought me all the way up to my first U25 classes in Florida," said Pielet. "I never really had that high of expectations for her, but the bigger the jumps got, the more she just kept jumping her heart out and the more comfortable she was."
Pielet used her knowledge of her mare's stride to help jump the testing lines without fault.
"A few places were really challenging because you had to go forward and back, and it really tested their adjustability," said Pielet. "But it was great because it really had you thinking on your feet."
"She has a small stride, so in the first round, I was not really planning on doing seven down the first line, but she jumped in short and then was cool off my leg, so I added there," she said. "Luckily, I know her really well, and I know she's pretty quick across the ground, so I can add in the lines if need be and still be okay on time."
Pielet lives in Highland Park, Ill., but she rides with Andre Dignelli in New York, spending her summers in New York and then commuting back and forth during the school year.
She plans to attend Auburn University in Alabama in the fall.
Elli Yeager, 15 of Wellington, Fla., had been leading the individual standings in her first NAYC until the final round, when she had two rails to earn the silver medal riding her Waliba VDL, a 15-year-old KWPN mare.
"She jumped amazing all week. I just didn't help her enough to the triple [combination] and she had 'a' and 'b' down," Yeager said. "I just recently got this horse, so she's still fairly new to me. I've just been working with her on the flat to try and figure her out. I do jump her at home so I can get to know her better, but she doesn't really need to jump; she's amazing."
Claudia Villamil, 15 of Puerto Rico, won the bronze on her own Quite Close Vd Smis.
Olivia Stephenson of Canada won the gold in the North American Children's Show Jumping Individual Championship,with her teammate for the Canadian team gold, Charlotte McLaughlin, winning the silver and Guatemalan rider Valentina Arenas Saraviataking the bronze.


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Park Here, Mulberry Street
On January 17th, I visited a new concept in urban real estate here in New York City called Park Here which is an "indoor pop up park" located on Mulberry Street between Kenmore and Spring Streets. In a world of increasing urbanization where outdoor space and open space is harder and harder to find, this creative approach is indeed intriguing and quite unique.
The 911 Memorial
I visited the 911 Memorial this past January 11th to see the area in the winter months as I wanted to experience the Memorial in the cold and starkness of winter where there are no leaves on the trees and there are relatively few other visitors. The Memorial's design, already solemn and made of strong and hard materials, evoked an even more exaggerated somber mood in the winter season, reflective of the horrible tragedy that occurred there a little over one decade ago. I look forward to again visiting the Memorial in the spring when the leaves on the 416 White Swamp Maple trees and the one Calorie Pear tree begin to bud again combining the emotions of hope and renewal to the pallor somberness that is always ever present.


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Looking Into the Dark
Date: Sun October 2, 2011 4:00pm
Darkness is ever present in life. The weight and severity of that darkness is dependent entirely on each individual, and can seem more present at different times in his or her life. Pianist Inon Barnatan was struck with this sense of darkness through Schubert's Sonata in A Major. "I suddenly heard deception in the middle," he said. "Basically, Schubert descends into madness, total madness."
Barnatan was fascinated by this madness and quickly found the same themes racing through other pieces. "We always get a first impression, but there is always something underneath it, especially in great music. There are layers and layers and layers underneath." His [email protected] program on Oct. 2, which will include an array of great music by Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, and Benjamin Britten, explores these layers at length. "So many of them had a dark core which wasn't always apparent when you listen to it."
Barnatan dove into this darkness while working on his new recording with several pieces that will be heard at his performance. "There's so much in common between all of these pieces. It is so fascinating to me to put them next to each other," he remarked. One of the most talked about is the namesake of the program, Darknesse Visible, by Thomas Adès. "It is an amazing piece," Barnatan noted, and the timing of his performance couldn't be more appropriate, as the San Francisco Symphony performs an Adès program that weekend. "It was a coincidence, but it's nice to have that connection."
Barnatan has performed before at [email protected] and said he's thrilled to return for the 2011–2012 Winter Series. "I love [email protected]," he said. "I've been at the festival a couple of times and it is just such a magical place." To Barnatan, one of the best aspects of the series is the emphasis that has been placed on the music. But, of course, it doesn't hurt that "they always have the best pianos."
Bay Area audiences are in for a unique experience bursting with gorgeous music, tremendous talent, and a little bit of the devil. "Even in the most charming, beguiling places, there is always this dark element. The devilish quality can be a positive thing as well. ... No one is charming like the devil," he concluded.


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Mixing tank temperature, do I need a thermowell?
Hi! We have a carbon steel mixing tank with a vertical vessel and an agitator. Now, we need a temperature sensor to keep the mix at 25 degrees Celsius. Do I need a thermowell? Which sensor has a faster response, RTD or thermocouple?.
Expert's answer: Do I need a thermowell? Which sensor has a faster response, RTD or thermocouple?
Absolutely, you need a thermowell! You need to keep your sensor safe and your mixer going, right? The thermowell will allow you to install and remove the sensor without stopping your process.
Now, resistance temperature detector (RTD) or thermocouple? Normally, thermocouples need more upkeep and calibration than RTDs. They're usually less accurate and less constant than RTDs too. Below 600 degrees Celsius, RTDs show up more often than thermocouples. They also tend to have more repeatability and stability.
So it sounds like an RTD will suit you best. On the other hand, a thermocouple can also do the job. You pick whichever you prefer. Either way, I suggest you go digital. A digital setup will provide you more data on your process and device conditions so you can avoid unscheduled downtimes.
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Expert's answer: Surface or thermowell sensors? – I know RTDs and thermocouples normally go in thermowells, but I see a lot about surface sensors lately. I hear that surface sensors actually offer the same accuracy and easier installation. Could you share your opinion?
Expert's answer: Temperature transmitter class T3! – I am trying to install a thermowell into my process to measure the temperature of the flue gas. All temperature transmitters are in compliance with temperature class T3 means they support up to 200 degree Celsius. The surface of the application is higher than 200 degrees Celsius, is that a problem to implement a temperature transmitter?
Expert's answer: What to do if you experience an RTD failure? – If the RTD sensor broke, what will happen? I found the signal in the PLC display didn't change after I disconnect the sensor, I am afraid if the sensor fail in someday and the interlock will not active.
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Congrats on making it to 2010! [i got tired of reading happy new year on every blog and website i've gone to in the past 4 days].j
so since my computer crapped out, i only just got it back recently. since then i've been slowly rebuilding my computer by finding all my personal websites and preferences again. but i'm not gonna make the same mistake twice. i've added programs to make it better (or supposedly better) and to do this i've made Lifehacker my go-to bible at the moment. they just recently did a 2009 round-up and so i've come away with a list of programs i've deemed completely necessary (unless they end up causing problems on my comp):
1. CCleaner: completely cleans out your unused files to make your comp faster and removes any lingering viruses you've removed through anti-malware and virus programs.2.Malwarebytes Anti-Malware: it cleans out malware aka ad-ware, spyware, trojans, etc. i picked this one in particular because it can remove Internet Security 2009 and 2010 which is one of the viruses my comp picked up when it crashed.
3.KLite Codec: i had this program before my comp crashed and i use it to watch certain videos that for some reason Windows Media Player doesn't recognize.
4. HJSplit: i also had this program on my old comp. i only use it to join video files.
5. AVI Trimmer: this one's a new program. i'd been looking for a simple, free, video editor and stumbled upon this one. it allows me to cut and edit videos to the content that i want without including any of the commercials or boring segments. it only edits AVI files.
6. iPodME: this converts my editted videos into mp4 so i can upload them onto my iPod. i chose this program over Videora because it's an independent program and doesn't need to download a whole bunch of dlls and crap onto my computer (which i'm clearly hesitant about now). the only drawback is that it's SUPER SLOW in converting. however, the quality is pretty good.
while cruising Lifehacker for all these fun things, i stumbled upon a to-do website they recommended. Joe's Goals allows you to create a chart on-line that you can use to monitor your daily activities and whether you have or haven't attained your goals.
in theory this should work VERY well and it's fun to click on the boxed. i signed up for it today. about half-way through using it i realized 1 important question: do i really care what the chart says?


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Pigeon Pets, Greenpoint Garbage Moves Away, and Back Stabbing — The Hook-Up 4/21
Omg! A pigeon flew into someone's kitchen near the Lorimer stop and made a nest inside a pasta strainer. Follow Adelaide the pigeon on Instagram.
This Fall, some of our Greenpoint garbage will be moving out of the neighborhood. Maybe the rent was too damn high?
Bushwick Inlet Park is finally complete! The mayor just closed the deal on the purchase of the CitiStorage site, the last remaining parcel needed to complete the 27-acre waterfront park. Mayor de Blasio tweeted the deal's closing saying, "We keep our promises to New Yorkers." Continue reading


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Ashley Faye St. Jules (Gravelle)
1984 - 2019
Obituary of Ashley Faye St. Jules (Gravelle)
ST. JULES, Ashley (Gravelle) of Port Dover passed away suddenly Saturday, March 2, 2019, in her 36th year. Cherished and loved daughter of Karen and Larry St. Jules of Port Dover and Michael Gravelle of Sault Ste. Marie. Dear sister and best friend of Joshua of Oshawa and always remembered by boyfriend Brian Jacobs. Loving granddaughter of Anthony and Doreen Ciaschini of Sault Ste. Marie. Sadly missed by her aunts and uncles, Debbie, (Mark), Kathy, Anne Marie, Mark (Andrea), Jo Anne (Carlo), Roger, Theresa (Terry), Pat (Randy), Bobby (Heather), Henry (Maureen), Gloria, Eddie (Annette), and many cousins. Ashley was passionate about the care and rescue of animals, she enjoyed her job as a sandwich artist at Port Dover and Cayuga Subway and in her spare time she like to read and cook. She will be remembered by many for her friendly and outgoing personality. All services will be private, arrangements have been entrusted to THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME 519-583-1530. For those wishing, memorial donations in Ashley's memory can be made to the Simcoe and District Humane Society. On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca
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The Way We Were: A Novel by Marcia Willett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Yet another AGA saga, so nothing really to discuss: the usual "things from the past coming back to haunt us", misunderstandings about love and friendship, etc. This didn't actually have an AGA, but still it very much fits the genre's mold.
And, of course, it's a great reading-palate cleanser.
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How to Tile a Shower Wall
If you're wondering how to tile a shower wall because you are planning on tackling the project yourself, you'll probably be surprised to learn that you can accomplish this task yourself within a weekend.
Laying Out Your Tiles
Before you begin any tile installation, you should complete what is known as a dry layout. A dry layout consists of laying your tiles out in the pattern you're going to install them without mortar. This will help you figure out the placement of the tiles, how many tiles to cut and how large your grout joints should be.
To start your dry layout, measure the shower wall you are planning on tiling. Mark off an area of equal size on a nearby worktable or floor so you have a space to lay the tiles on.
The first tile you lay, both in your dry layout and in the shower, should be placed in the bottom, center of the wall. Lay your next tiles evenly out to each side and above. This will give you a balanced layout with cuts of equal size on either side of the shower. When you are installing tile on three shower walls, start with the back wall first.
Cutting and Drilling Your Tile
Part of installing tile on a shower wall includes cutting tiles to fit and cutting holes for your plumbing to come through. Your shower valve, shower head and possibly a tub spout will all need to come through your tile, and you will need to make space for it.
When you measure your shower walls for the dry layout, you should also measure and mark where the plumbing will go. As you lay your tiles in the dry layout, you'll be making all the necessary cuts before you begin tiling.
Cutting tiles to fit on the sides of the shower is easier; simply cut straight lines on a tile saw. You can rent a tile saw from your local home improvement store for the job. Cutting holes for your plumbing is a little more time consuming, but definitely possible.
Start by marking the place where the plumbing will go with a pencil. Next, find the center of where the hole will be on the tile. Larger tiles may need an actual hole drilled in the tile; smaller tiles may only need a side of the tile cut away. In the former case, you will drill a hole with a diamond drill bit into the center of the tile; this will allow you to cut out a large enough hole. In both cases, you can use tile nippers to cut away the tile until you get a large enough opening for the plumbing to come through. Don't worry about making it perfect; the valve face plate and escutcheons will cover your holes.
Tiling a Shower Wall
Once you've completed your layout and made all your cuts, it's time to start tiling. Before you begin, check to make sure you have the right adhesive for the job. Ceramic wall tile can be installed with mastic, a pre-mixed wall tiling compound. Stone tiles, such as marble, limestone or slate should use a white, thin set mortar. Green and black marble tiles need a white epoxy thin set mortar and glass tiles should use a white, latex additive thin set mortar. Choosing the correct mortar is important because you want your tile job to last.
Spread a small amount of mortar along the bottom center of the shower wall and comb the mortar with the notched side of your trowel. The ridges you produce should be uniform in height. If you are installing glass tiles, smooth those ridges out again before installing; any other tile should be pressed into the ridges. Press the tiles one by one into the mortar in the same layout you determined by your dry layout. Twist each tile slightly into place to ensure a good bond with the mortar. Large format tiles, like porcelain or stone tiles, should be beaten into the wall with a wooden mallet.
Continue spreading just a little mortar at a time and pressing tiles in the pattern you determined until the wall is covered. Give the mortar about 24 hours to dry before you grout your tiles, and remember to run a bead of caulk into any 90-degree angle to help the tiles move in the case of house settlement.
By learning how to tile a shower wall, you can save a lot of money that would otherwise go to an installer. Take your time, double check all your measurements and adhesives and you'll have a beautiful new shower wall in no time.


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The Friends of Dover College (FODC) is an association formed of parents and staff of Dover College.
The aim of FODC is to raise funds for items for the benefit of pupils. These items are often seen as desirable, rather than essential. They are often referred to as 'the icing on the cake'. In order to raise these funds FODC organises a range of social activities each year such as the Christmas Fair, Summer Fair, quiz and bingo evenings as well as the annual Summer Ball.
We understand that not all parents are able to be actively involved in the organisation of many of our activities, however they are still very much welcome as part of the FODC Community. If you would like to get involved then please get in touch either via email email@example.com or alternatively please have an informal chat to one of our committee members.
|Jessica Doodes (Parent – Muddy Knees 2 & Prep 3)
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|Jo Proctor (Parent – 3rd Form)
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Ekaterina Filippova (Kat) helps entrepreneurs make their brands and websites more visible online, dare I say radiate?
Her journey to Montreux, Switzerland started in a town in the Urals, Russia where the Soviet nuclear program was born.
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text: A wonderfully archaic sounding word — convalesce — what people in the 19th century retired to the sea-side to do. Well today I joined them, spending most of the day lying on the couch or dozing in bed, trying to get over the bronchitis. It must have worked to some degree, late in the afternoon I started to feel cabin-fever and headed out for a walk. Down to the swing-bridge and around on the beach for a while, the tide is out a long way and there's hardly any water left in the Erskine estuary.


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