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Crystal Cruises is offering new six- and seven-day fall Mediterranean getaways. The three cruises start at $2,995 per person, including free roundtrip air from New York, ship/airport transfers, and $500 per person shipboard spending credit.
The new itineraries are an Oct. 17 to 24 voyage from Monte Carlo to Athens, visiting Florence/Livorno, Rome/Civitavecchia, Sorrento, Kusadasi and Mykonos. Fares start at $3,550 per person. The new Nov. 10 to 16 cruise sails from Athens/Piraeus and visits Santorini, Kotor, Dubrovnik and an overnight in Venice; fares start at $2,995 per person. The Nov. 16 to 23 sailing from Venice to Rome/Civitavecchia visits Koper, Dubrovnik, Sicily and Naples and starts at $3,200 per person.
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Crisis card clarification
Anacreon replied to iguanaboy911's topic in Battlestar GalacticaIt's not intended to merely match the card. The ships on the card are all added, regardless of what's already on the board. The only exception is you run out of plastic units, in which case the current player chooses where available units are placed. For example, if you have one basestar already out and the crisis attack card shows two basestars in set up, you can only add one more basestar; the current player decides which one is placed.
Questions after two games
Anacreon replied to Zozimusque Romanus's topic in Battlestar GalacticaGames of BSG can sometimes be lopsided victories for one side or the other, this is true, but more often, they are close-run and brutal, right to the end. This relies generally on people knowing what they're doing and maximizing all their options. Much of the game depends on understanding how and when to use your titles, turn order, skill cards, anytime powers and your once-per-game for highest effect. As an unrevealed cylon, you have to consider many variables. Am I President/Admiral? If I am, I have more reason to stay hidden. I can destroy the fleet from within by my choices. Is there another player who can hurt me if I stay in the fleet? This becomes especially important when Cally is in play or the Pegasus ship has been brought into play with the expansion, because you can airlock (kill) players from there and this impacts morale. Can you airlock/kill human players and drop morale? (executions are brought in to the game by Pegasus, I believe). Do I have a special power I could use at the most opportune time, perhaps even win the game suddenly? Is there a fellow hidden cylon or a revealed cylon with whom I can work while staying hidden to best effect? Once revealed, a cylon has different but quite limited options for play. "Advancing the heavy raiders/Centurions" will only work if you have, say, two revealed cylons in a row to move it and/or the humans have been really busy/distracted and/or the Armory is damaged and/or they are out of Strategic Planning cards and/or do not have the Authorization of Brutal Force quorum card and/or they do not have have some other special capacity, like Kat's power to use a skill card value +2 instead of rolling a die on their turn (a 5 skill card and your Centurion is, ahem, toast). Many opinions disagree as to the best expansions. We personally use bits of all of them to maximize play. Pegasus expansion has the Pegasus ship board and the treachery cards and Cylon Leaders, which change everything. New Caprica is generally ignored by players. Exodus expansion has several variants, including the Cylon Fleet Board, but more importantly it has new cards and characters. Daybreak expansion has yet more new cards and characters. Plus, expansions bring overlays to the Cylon Locations and Colonial One - that is, new boards with which you cover over the old locations to revise them. These are useful. I would suggest getting Pegasus and then Daybreak together. BSG is our group's most played game and I would judge we have played well over 150 games.
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Anacreon replied to email@example.com's topic in Battlestar GalacticaMy first blush opinion is that it's too narrow a character set of abilities. Also, too powerful - or too weak - in that singular way. Looking at all cards going in to a skill check is way too much. Maybe she can look at one player. Either way, she's going to be encouraged to spend a lot of time just being a cylon detector. If she doesn't care who the cylons are, now she has no other real powers. As for getting boxed and taking a new character, that's not a real disadvantage and it's just not "fun," in my eyes.
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https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/battlestar-galactica/ FFG official FAQ (scroll down): https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/battlestar-galactica/ Unofficial BGG FAQ with *everything* in it: http://boardgamegeek.com/wiki/page/Battlestar_Galactica_FAQ
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From the official BSG FAQ: Q: What actions can a player take while in the "Brig?" A: A player may take any actions he wishes while in the "Brig." Only his movement and participating in skill checks are restricted.
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Anacreon replied to Preston Poulter's topic in Battlestar GalacticaUse Exodus expansion loyalty card rules. At start of the game, always add one "You Are Not a Cylon" card to the loyalty deck. This way, there will always be one card left (it could be a cylon card). When a human dies, take the remaining loyalty deck and add one "You are Not a Cylon" card to it and then the new character is dealt a new loyalty card. In this manner, you will not be sure if the human has come back as a cylon (until such time as all cylons have been sniffed out).
Yeah, it does say that... Oddly, the unofficial FAQ says: Q: Can the "Send a Character to Sickbay" reveal power be used on someone already in Sickbay? A: (Corey, FFG, by way of David Goldfarb) Yes. So, I was extending. I guess not, though.
Can you choose a Destination card you can't afford?
Anacreon replied to Anacreon's topic in Battlestar GalacticaRemote Planet (2): "Lose 1 fuel and destroy 1 raptor." Misjump (0): "Draw 1 civilian ship and destroy it. Then discard this card and draw a new Destination Card to resolve."
1. A Cylon Leader can never hold a title. The highest ranked human in brig is the Admiral or CAG. 2. No. Oddly, you can choose someone already in the sickbay.
Can you choose a Destination card you can't afford?
Anacreon posted a topic in Battlestar GalacticaI haven't seen this yet, but it might be in the FAQ or rules. If the Admiral draws a Desination card with a mandatory, non-resource, cost that the humans cannot afford -- such losing a Raptor (Remote Planet) or draw and destroy a civilian ship (Misjump) if all of them are already gone -- then can the Admiral choose that card? If no, what happens if both cards have a mandatory, non-resource cost that the humans cannot pay?
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Anacreon replied to Sir Francelot's topic in Battlestar GalacticaWhat's special about the reprint? Anything different from the original print?
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What can you communicate to hint about your skill cards?
Anacreon replied to Anacreon's topic in Battlestar GalacticaSo, to be clear, the Cylon never said anything about what they were playing. They made a suggestion about what would be good to play. Curiously, would it be illegal for someone to say the following: "This would be a good skill check for someone to play Iron Will." "This would be a good check for someone to double blues." "As you can see from my sheet, I don't draw those colors, but I'll help out anyway because it's Adama's crisis card." Just thinking aloud.
Will there be future expansions
Anacreon replied to SvenG's topic in Battlestar GalacticaSeems doubtful. The fleet made it to Earth; what else is there? As it is, FFG took a long time just making the last expansion, and it seemed that might never happen. But FFG is also tight-lipped when it comes to what they're up to, so no one here is likely to know/disclose the truth.
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Anacreon replied to atlantis's topic in Battlestar GalacticaThat looks beautiful, but I don't know what it is. On the paper, "Befehle" is German for command or something.
A smallish debate opened up over a statement made by a Cylon player in our last game. At this point, it was a five player game with both cylons known (one revealed, one known but unrevealed). A crisis card skill check came up with colors Yellow, Green, and Purple. Revealed Cylon 1 throws in his one card and says to Known Cylon 2, "I think this is a good skill check for blue cards." Cylon 2 is Boomer, so should have some blue cards. Cylon 2 considers this and throws in one card, as well. It appears everyone, including the humans, is pretty clear what just happened. When the cards are added up, there are 3 blue cards. One is a blue 5, one a blue 3, and a blue 0 doubling all blue points. All other cards are positive. Clearly, one of the blues was Destiny Deck, and the other two were cylon contributions. Now, the humans object that what Cylon 1 said was "telegraphing" what he was playing (the Blue 0 doubling all blues). Cylon 1 says, no, I never said what color I was playing or what value; I simply suggested others play blue. No rule has been broken. Humans say in response, the fact that we are so experienced and can read cues so well means we should be more careful in how we speak and that the statement was "crossing the line." The Cylon responds that there are ways the group communicates things ambiguously and telegraphically all the time, such as "Can anyone do something useful?" means "I have an Executive Order" and "I could do something really useful if someone can help my roll" means "I have Scouting for Fuel." The cylon argued that this was just a novel example of the same, and they are upset because it suceeded. What do you think? More broadly, does your game group have formal or informal rules about what you can say about your skill cards? Where is the line?


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In a move to answer the big question on the poor education performance and transition rate in Mombasa schools, the county government has embarked on a survey to get to the bottom of this ancient problem.
This is after the Deputy Governor Dr William Kingi met primary school heads and parents at the Star of the Sea Primary School on Saturday.
The DG briefed them about the mission to the history of the poor education performances, saying soon teachers, parents and students will take part in the research to enable the County Government to hypothetically know where it has not been putting efforts into.
"This project will gather data that will go along way and form platform of activities and injections towards the realisation of our goals in education," he said.
According to Kingi, one of the efforts Governor Hassan Ali Joho has put towards this year to the same motive is paying fees of all students who garnered 300 marks and above in the 2018 KCPE. Their form one fees will be catered for.
The County Government's efforts also received a boost from the Sharrif Nassir Foundation and Mvita CDF led by area Member of Parliament, Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir who delivered revision books enough to all public students in the county.
"This partnership is what will change the face of our education and moving forward we will not relent until we get it right, sooner than later."


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Hi i'm creating a custom yocto image to use a mipi dsi display on a Wandboard Dual, i don't know if i'm missing something because i cannot make the image load the drivers or detect the screen. I already did this:
- Modify the mxcfb_hx8369_wvga.c with my display data.
- Modified imx6qdl-wandboard.dtsi and added this:
/ {
mipi_dsi_reset: mipi-dsi-reset {
compatible = "gpio-reset";
reset-gpios = <&gpio1 19 GPIO_ACTIVE_LOW>;
reset-delay-us = <50>;
#reset-cells = <0>;
}; };
&mipi_dsi {
dev_id = <0>;
disp_id = <0>;
lcd_panel = "TRULY-WVGA";
resets = <&mipi_dsi_reset>;
status= "okay";
- Compiled my yocto using bitbake core-image-base
- Configure bootloader with this command:
But i' still cannot see anything on the display.
My bootloader info is telling me this:
No panel detected: default to HDMI
Display: HDMI (1024x768)
Hope i can get some help because i already have 1 week with this problem. Thank you in advance.


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By Camille Noe Pagán
It's true that advanced heart failure can't be cured — but it can be treated.
"There is so much you and your medical team can do to help you to have a longer, better life," says Michael A. Mathier, MD, a cardiologist and the director of heart failure at the University of Pittsburgh.
Play an active part in your treatment, because that can improve your symptoms. It can also help you feel more in control of your disease, which is caused by damage to the heart and develops over time.
Talk to Your Medical Team — a Lot
Your first step is making sure you understand what your exact heart condition is and how it affects you as an individual," Mathier says.
It can be complicated, but your heart specialist should be able to explain it to you. He may also pair you with a nurse, nurse practitioner, dietitian, or palliative care specialist who can talk to you about your disease and how to best manage it.
You can always see another doctor if you feel rushed or aren't getting the information you need.
And if your symptoms change, you feel something's not quite right, or you have questions, don't wait until your next appointment to talk to your doctor.
"There's no detail that's too small to mention," says Ayesha Hasan, MD, a cardiologist and medical director of the cardiac transplant program at The Ohio State University. "Stress tests and other exams can tell your doctor how your heart is doing. But how you feel about day-to-day activities is key, too.
"If you can't shower or get dressed or take a short walk without getting winded, your doctor should know."
Make Lifestyle Changes
Some tweaks to your day-to-day routine can make a big difference. These are good places to start:
Get a handle on sodium. This is a biggie. You should have no more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day.
Read labels on food, since that's as crucial as putting down the saltshaker.
"Seventy percent of most people's sodium comes from pre-packaged food," Hasan says.
Ask a dietitian for help if you're not sure how to cut down how much salt you have.
Eat more whole foods. Frozen or fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains that aren't processed much (like oatmeal and brown rice), and lean, unprocessed protein like chicken breasts are all good choices. They're nutritious and can help you reach and stay at a healthy weight.
Plus, they have little to no sodium.
Stay active. Having heart failure doesn't mean that you should sit and do nothing. Just the opposite.
"Your heart is a muscle, and using it during physical activity keeps it strong, even if you have heart failure," Hasan says. Even several 5- to 10-minute walks throughout the day or pastimes like gardening can help your ticker and give you more energy.
Take care of yourself. That means:
· Get plenty of good sleep.
· Keep stress at bay.
· Watch how much liquid you drink each day.
Mind Your Medications
It's crucial for you to take all the medicine your doctor prescribed, even when you feel good. Meds for heart failure can help you live longer, and they may even save your life.
Talk to your doctor if you have questions about any of the medicine you've been prescribed.
Research shows that some over-the-counter supplements, like CoQ10 and D-Ribose, may also improve your symptoms. But it's important to let your doctor know if you take these or think you might want to try them.
Next Steps
Advanced heart failure is a condition you'll live with the rest of your life.
"That's why many doctors, myself included, talk to patients about devices like defibrillators and even transplant surgery during the first appointment," Mathier says. "It's good to know what all your options are and at what point you might consider them."
Some choices your doctor might tell you about include:
A pacemaker: This device is implanted in your chest to treat an abnormal heart rhythm. It uses electrical pulses to help your heart beat more regularly.
An implantable defibrillator: These devices are surgically placed in your chest. They deliver an electric "shock" to your heart if you have a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm.
A left ventricular assist device (LVAD): This implanted mechanical pump helps your heart send blood through your body better.
A heart transplant. This is when your heart is replaced with a healthy one. Transplants are usually only done for severe, progressive heart failure.
If you're considering any of these options, you may want to talk to a patient who's had the same treatment. You can find one through your doctor or through a support group for people with advanced heart disease.
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by James Beckerman, MD, FACC on September 05, 2017
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Green Arrow Year 1 5
Still enjoying this. I chuckled when Ollie said he planned to make a habit of coming back from the dead. His resourcefulness in this reworking of his origin has been inspiring and I love the whole feel of the book. I'd love to see more of this Ollie. He's the one I can see leading up to the version Denny O'Neill wrote.
(In)Justice League of America 13
No Roy. *sniff* Now, I get that those badass villains teaming up could take our heroes by surprise and capture them, but this seems so damn easy. I thought the good guys would put up more of a fight. And will everyone get to be tortured next ish? And while the banter about Jeff's bald head was cute, it went on rather long and seemed out of place.
Meanwhile, I missed seeing Benes' art. The art by Benitez and Llamas was nice enough, but Batman's chin made him look like Jay Leno's mysterious brother and there were some exaggerated mouths and wide eyes that looked ridiculous. One panel in particular of Black Canary might haunt me for a while. If these were actors, not drawings, I'd say they were overdoing it.
Countdown 31
Basically, this issue moved Jimmy Olsen, Mary Marvel, and Holly Robinson deeper into trouble.The book does lose something when Piper and Trickster are off panel.
Wonder Woman Annual
This answers the question, finally, "Who is Wonder Woman?" Considering I've already forgotten the first chapters to this story, and we've seen who Wonder Woman is, this had a very anti-climatic feel to it. I was left with 2 questions. Why was Donna wearing her old, old Wonder Girl costume, not her black starfield one which she's wearing everywhere else? And why, in the backup story, did Nemesis look like Brad Pitt?
The Department of WTF?
I picked up the latest Wizard along with my comics. Now I realize a lot of people think Wizard sucks, but I like it for the interviews, news (which may or may not be accurate), and the pictures which often include previews. The WTF? moment came when I reached the article: "Titans Together." And interview with former Titans co-creator George Perez and upcoming Titans writer Judd Winick. Say what?
"...Cut to the present where Winick, along with artist Ian Churchill (Supergirl), launches the classic Wolfman/Perez Titans roster out of a Titans East Special one-shot in November [I checked, it's in the solicits] and into the ongoing series simply titled Titans, beginning in December [I didn't see this listed on DC's site]."The lineup is given as:
- Nightwing
- Flash
- Donna Troy (Geez, she needs a codename)
- Red Arrow
- Starfire (Wonder if she and Dick will patch things up, sheesh.)
- Cyborg
- Beast Boy (I much prefer the name Changeling.)
- Raven
Winick, who has written Roy fairly well, said this about him:
"The story of Roy Harper coming into his own continues."D'uh, yeah. In the Justice League, where he's been accepted by the older generation, made one of them. I have a few problems with this whole scenario. Does this mean both Wally and Roy will leave JLA or would they really continue in both books, on both teams? How is this more of Roy coming into his own?
I'm all for nostalgia and the Wolfman/Perez Titans was among the best DC has ever published. But much as I see this group as family, especially the original 5 Teen Titans, I don't want to go backward. They've grown up, made new lives for themselves. Let them get together for picnics and barbecues or something, but not reform an old team. If I want to continue to read about my favorite character, Roy Harper, will I need to buy this book? Why, of all the characters in the DCU, do these keep getting moved around and screwed? Why can't anyone just find a place for them that works and let them do their heroic deeds like every other character in the DCU? Because they can't individually support their own books, I guess, and the mix of teens and older Titans didn't work. Since I don't read the Teen Titans, I have no idea what's going on there, anymore.
I love Roy in the JLA. I do not want him deciding, Hey, it's been fun and I will never forget how you guys showed such faith in me, but I'm quitting so I can be with my boyhood pals. See ya. Because, I'm getting tired of Roy bouncing around the DCU like a tennis ball.
Please, someone, tell me this is a hoax.
Update: It's no hoax. However, Comic Shop News lists the lineup as: Nightwing, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, and Beast Boy. Hmmmm..... That wouldn't be so bad. Dick needs people to lead and Roy, Wally, and Donna can continue to lead their grown-up lives.


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Venezuela: Sostenga mi cerveza (Hold my beer.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/32438/so ... n-saavedra
SOCIALISM FAIL: Venezuela's Projected Inflation Rate Is Nearly 500,000%, Report Suggests
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June 28, 2018
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The inflation rate in Venezuela has exploded over the last year as the socialist nation grapples with extreme levels of poverty and food shortages — even worse, a new report suggests that the inflation rate could increase ten-fold in the coming months.
According to The Week, five million Venezuelan Bolivars is equivalent to $1.45 in United States dollars, which is approximately the same amount that a minimum-wage worker earns in an entire month in Venezuela.
A cup of coffee in Venezuela now costs approximately one million Bolivars. Bloomberg reports:
Consider that just two years ago, when we launched the Bloomberg Cafe Con Leche Index, a coffee cost 450 Bolivars ...
...With the latest price increase -- from 800,000 Bolivars just a week earlier -- inflation over the past 12 months in Venezuela climbed to 43,378 percent, according to the index.
Bloomberg notes that if the inflation rate over the last three months is used to project the inflation rate over the next year, it comes out to a staggering 482,153%.
The crisis in Venezuela is so dire that Venezuelans reported losing nearly 25 lbs on average in 2017 because they couldn't afford to purchase food. The New York Post reported in February that the poverty rate in Venezuela is approximately 90%.
Incredibly bleak moment milestone for Venezuela. The cost of one cup of coffee just hit 1 million Bolivars. https://t.co/Fbv2NqnAFl pic.twitter.com/LvziiWUynI
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Adobe is to release updates for critical flaws in its Reader and Acrobat products for both Windows and Macintosh.
In a security bulletin posted last week, it said that it will patch Adobe Reader 9.3 for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX, Adobe Acrobat 9.3 for Windows and Macintosh and Adobe Reader 8.2 and Acrobat 8.2 for Windows and Macintosh.
These will resolve several critical security issues, including the issue in Flash Player version 10.0.42.34 and earlier that could subvert the domain sandbox and make unauthorised cross-domain requests.
Adobe expects to make these updates available tomorrow, 16th February. This marks the third patch release by Adobe in 2010, after it patched a critical vulnerability in Shockwave player in January and patched a vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, along with the introduction of the Auto Updater.


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Follow these 3 step to quit your job and start your own business.
Step 1. Master your trade or profession.
Chose a trade such as plumbing, electrical, painting, decorating or something your passionate about if your thinking of starting your business. I did just that 3 years ago and decided to spend my entire savings on a plumbing and heating qualification. I had no prior handyman experience and had never held a adjustable wrench. I spent a lot time watching YouTube video by plumberparts and bought a lot of plumbing books to take myself from basic to advance in a matter of weeks. Self education is very important when running your own business and having in-depth knowledge of your niche will make you in-disposable by your customers and competitors. Almost 40% of my all business comes by recommendation/referral from other plumbing and electrical companies who value my expertise, knowledge and qualification. So remember to Study, learn and earn.
Step 2. Learn to build a websiteunder £100.
In the 3 years that I have been in business, I have had over 30 different websites. I have used go daddy website builders, wix, square and many more website builder templates. It took me a very long time to find the right logo for my business and the right website template. But if I had chosen to a web designer to build my website it would have cost upwards of £500. I spent less than £50 on each website template I purchased until I found something that suited my brand identity and had a good conversation rate.
But failure has been best teacher and has taught me very valuable lessons. Again YouTube has played a massive part in teaching me how to build website with WordPress and read HTML confidently. Also don't be scared to learn programming languages html, php, sql etc. Am not a professional at coding but a quick 30 minutes video on YouTube can give you the basic skills required to run a successful online business. Spend 30 minutes watching YouTube to carry a simple 5 minute task or use fiverr.com. Do not use a website developer and fork out thousands for a website that doesn't convert. Not every website is a good website and also developer are using the same website template you will be using and most likely also using fiverr.com.
Fiverr is very good website for finding very cheap developers and designers for $5 per task. And 123rf is very good for sourcing online images. If your just starting your business or thinking about it then hop over to fiverr after you've found a theme. Once you have all your content and images ready post an advert or buy a gig sit back and relax.
Step 3. Learn to advertise your business
So now you've built your website for chosen business and now you need to find some customers. There are a lot of content online which will guide you towards landing your first ever customer and making that initial first sale. There are many ways ways of advertising you business online. Here's just a few.
Google my business
Google business directory – Free registration
Bing local
Bing directory- free registration
Directory listing
Find free directories for niche online and list your business
Build do-follow backlink
Backlink will help to rank your business on the first page of google
Onsite SEO optimisation
Your business is invisible if your website is not optimised for SEO. Visit fiverr and hire a specialist for $5
Keyword research for your niche
Pay $5 for keyword research on fiverr and build backings to these keywords
Guest post and comment
Find blogs online with similar content and leave a comment to rank your site higher.
Next week.
I will shed some light on exactly how I've managed to rank my plumbing business no1 on google for multiple keywords. As a small business I struggle to carry out some of the projects I win and occasionally have to turn down work. I now employ 2 more staff but am still very much overwhelmed with new customers daily. Some companies try their hardest to find/sell maintenance and servicing contracts. I have customer offering me maintenance contract which I turn down. Not interested. I enjoy a good consistent flow of new customers, return customers and recommendations.
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FCCI Gems & Jewellery & Lifestyle Forum
Sanjeev Agarwal has vast experience in FMCG, banking, finance and luxury retail. Over the course of 30 years, he has held senior and top-level management positions in organisations such as Unilever, Deutsche Bank and the World Gold Council.
He was instrumental in developing Akshaya Tritiya as a gold-buying day across the country. Sanjeev Agarwal is an active member of FICCI's Gems & Jewellery and Luxury & Lifestyle forums. Under his leadership, Gitanjali Exports was honoured with the Niryat Shree Gold Award by the President of India in 2012, for its contribution to the gems and jewellery industry.


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Polymer Cement Overlay Chicagoland
Polymer concrete overlay systems can provide a cost-effective way to revitalize unsightly damaged concrete or wood floors.
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To round out the Larson family photos so far, here are photos from 2013 and 2014.
Here is a letter that Carrie Hardin recently wrote to her best friend, Rachel Pitt.
Dear Rachel,
Hi! How is your dog, Pippi? How is your summer going? My summer is good. Heather had a ballet performance over the weekend. She was great! I want to dance like her! I practice my ballet almost every day! I love to jete. What is your favorite move?
I'm eating eggs and toast with jam for breakfast right now. It's yummy delicious! I think we might eat at the pub today. I love their burgers! But I love the cafe, too! They're both good restaurants!
I learned how to count to ten in Spanish yesterday. Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez. I am so smart! Now I can share that when we go back to school in a few weeks. Summer has gone by fast!
I can't wait for Fall. I think I want to be a butterfly for Halloween or a clown...or an astronaut. I don't know yet. Do you know?
I hope we have some more sunny days-all this rain is gloomy. But I like snuggling up with Pumpkin.
To continue with photos of the Larson family, here are some photos from 2009 and 2010. Enjoy!
Larson Family Photos: 2009-2010
Larson Pages Revamped
The Larson page has been revamped as well as lots of photos added to their family Photo pages! Check it out here: The Larsons
Some Larson Photos over the years: 2007-2008
Ready For a Performance
Heather is ready for her close-up!
New Update Blog!
Hi everyone! As you can see, I've decided to change the format for new updates to the site. Now they'll be in this handy dandy blog! Everything will still also go into their rightful pages on the site. The blog format seems to have become a trend for doll sites and with all the new updates here, you'll be able to see new photos and such right here! I may also post some other doll-related things such as fun finds. And if I ever decide it's too much to keep this up, I can always switch back.
For now, enjoy this photo:
Mischa Adams, Shirley Adams and Gabriella Cohen
welcome to my doll site, Cherished Playtime! Here you will find photos, stories, videos, and more about my dolls and stuffed animals who can usually be found residing in the little doll town, Star Valley. There are also contests to enter, crafts to make, hairstyles to try on your dolls, and more! I hope you enjoy this site! Thanks for visiting!
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Certified Pre-Owned 2019 KiaForte LXS Sedan
- Stock: P199H6756
24 views in the past 7 days
- Odometer
- 11,028 miles
- Fuel Economy
- 30.0/40.0 mpg City/Hwy
- Exterior Color
- Deep Sea Blue
- Interior Color
- Black
- Body/Seating
- Sedan/5 seats
- Transmission
- continuously variable automatic
- Drivetrain
- front-wheel
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4 cyl
Kia Forte
Highlighted Features
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Split folding rear seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 205/55HR16.0
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 205/55HR16.0
- Wheel size: 16"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Speakers: 4
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Rear seats: bench
- Split folding rear seat
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 30mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 34mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 40mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.0gal.
- Horsepower: 147hp @ 6,200RPM
- Manual-shift auto: Sportmatic
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
- Transmission: continuously variable automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Compression ratio: 12.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,253kg (2,762lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 81.0mm x 97.0mm (3.19" x 3.82")
- Engine displacement: 2.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 147hp @ 6,200RPM
- Engine torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,801mm (70.9")
- Exterior height: 1,435mm (56.5")
- Exterior length: 4,641mm (182.7")
- Front headroom: 986mm (38.8")
- Front hiproom: 1,346mm (53.0")
- Front legroom: 1,072mm (42.2")
- Front shoulder room: 1,425mm (56.1")
- GVWR: 1,720kg (3,792lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 433 L (15 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 433 L (15 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,718L (96.0 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 953mm (37.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,298mm (51.1")
- Rear legroom: 907mm (35.7")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,405mm (55.3")
- Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
- Wheelbase: 2,700mm (106.3")
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Forward collision: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) mitigation
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
Certified Vehicle! Kia CPO Program Benefits Every Kia that earns the title of Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) is five years or newer, has less than 60,000 miles and has undergone a thorough 150-Point Quality Assurance Inspection. From brakes to electrical to engine, every aspect of your vehicle inspected. All of the highest standards come standard in a Kia Certified Pre-Owned. We make finding the perfect Kia sedan, SUV, Crossover, or minivan easy with our large inventory of Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. Already found your perfect Kia? Check out our special offers, use our payment calculator and apply for credit. We make car shopping easy. The all-new 2019 Forte is a compact that packs in the innovation. With new technology like the big 8'' touch-screen that comes standard in every Forte, the world is at your fingertips and easier to command than ever.Whether you're craving more performance, or prefer to cruise in comfort, the 2019 Forte offers both and lets you choose. From the added steering and throttle responsiveness of Sport mode to the optimal balance of smooth acceleration and comfortable ride of Comfort mode, you get to customize each drive.
The 2019 Kia Forte compact sedan offers standard Apple CarPlayâ"¢ and Android Autoâ"¢ support. So you can easily connect your compatible device, and take full advantage of the available UVO eServices suite. Navigate to your destination, make calls, receive texts and more. Plus, compatible apps are displayed on the touch-screen, while your hands are safely on the wheel.Certification Program Details:Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicles help provide you with peace of mind and assurance that you have purchased a quality used vehicle. On top of our rigorous 164- point inspection and industry leading warranty coverage you also receive ,towing, travel breakdown coverage. also 24 hour sign and drive coverage for: Flat Tire, Out of Gas, Lockout, Jumpstart and with all this coverage you can extend these benefits with High value moderate cost comprehensive service contracts
The 2019 Kia Forte compact sedan offers standard Apple CarPlayâ"¢ and Android Autoâ"¢ support. So you can easily connect your compatible device, and take full advantage of the available UVO eServices suite. Navigate to your destination, make calls, receive texts and more. Plus, compatible apps are displayed on the touch-screen, while your hands are safely on the wheel.Certification Program Details:Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicles help provide you with peace of mind and assurance that you have purchased a quality used vehicle. On top of our rigorous 164- point inspection and industry leading warranty coverage you also receive ,towing, travel breakdown coverage. also 24 hour sign and drive coverage for: Flat Tire, Out of Gas, Lockout, Jumpstart and with all this coverage you can extend these benefits with High value moderate cost comprehensive service contracts
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Pretty great!
By Jilly on Wednesday, October 30, 2019This is the second forte I've owned, because I loved the first one so much. This car has tons of safety features I didn't imagine would exist so soon, like collision avoidance, lane keeping assist, and blind spot collision warning. It also sends me a notification when it senses I am drowsy and should take a break. Also it has many comfort features like heated, and cooled seats. The trunk provides tons of storage space as well as the back seat wich is surprisingly roomy.
- 5.0
Best vehicle in it's class by far
By Dave on Tuesday, April 16, 2019I traded my Lexus 350ES for a 2019 ForteEX. I had wanted a Lexus IS model but after driving the Forte, there was no doubt in my mind that this was the vehicle that fit all of my needs. I read some of the complaints that the Forte was not very powerful or sporty. Yet I think it does handle like a sports car. There are 3 driving modes available but just using the "normal" mode offers an exciting driving feel. The handling around curves is outstanding. On the highway you get a quiet smooth ride. All of the high tech features really work well. I tried the Honda Insight, Lexus, Civic, Toyota, Hyundai, and Subaru products and the Kia Forte seemed superior driving in traffic and on the highway. The seats are very comfortable and ventilated which is great if you live in Arizona. Also, my dog enjoys the rear vents that keep him cool. Also, one flaw in Honda products ( lack of front seat leg room) is not an issue with the Forte. The leg room is outstanding. I feel that I have hit the jackpot with the Forte. And the price is incredibly low for the overall quality this vehicle offers. This is just my opinion but hope this review helps others at least test drive this vehicle before buying.
- 4.0
Beef Value
By Zerk101 on Sunday, December 16, 2018DO NOT GET THIS CAR IF: you want an affordable compact car that has enough muscle to make you feel sporty. Other than the lack of a lot of power this car is best in class all around. Most people who buy this car class is generally on a budget like me or just wants something simple. This is definitely that. The Luxury features in this car are second to none. The 8inch screen that comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Audio is featured standard in no other car in the brand except the stinger next. The affordable S class also has a sun roof. It is very comfortable with its separate daul Zone heating and Ac. This means the driver can blast Ac while the passenger roasts with the heat. Overall comfort and fun is use to describe this car. THE ONLY REASON YOU SAY NO: is if engine performance is you niche else this car beats it compition completely in comfort!
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Compare the Costs: Buy vs. Lease vs. Buying a Used Car
Compare the Costs: Buy vs. Lease vs. Buying a Used Car
We make decisions every day that are based on our personal preferences. However, when it comes to making financial choices, we need to think beyond preferences in order to maintain budgets and ensure savings. For car seekers looking to buy or lease a car, the financial aspects can be quite complicated. Would you prefer to drive a new car with low monthly payments or would you like to own one so that you'll have an asset after paying off your loan?
If you only consider the financial aspect, the best choice would be to buy a used car by cash so that you don't have to worry about interest or depreciation. However, not everyone can afford to buy a car with cash and thus, an auto loan is imperative. A lease allows you to drive a car for a fixed period (usually three years) at a small monthly payment.
When Leasing Makes Sense
If you want a car for just a few years and don't want to worry about its trade-in value, leasing can be a great choice. It gives you the freedom to drive new cars every few years and the monthly payments are lower than auto loan installments.
When Buying Makes Sense
If you can get 0% financing from your dealership and you plan on keeping your car for a long time, buying makes a lot more sense. Eventually, you will pay off the car loan and then you won't have to worry about monthly payments. Instead, you'll own an asset that you can sell off to buy another new car or you can use it for as long as you need.
Comparing Costs
Let's say you lease a car after $1,999 down and have monthly payments of $199 for three years with a 36,000-mile lease. In this case, it will cost you $9,163 after three years and $18,326 after six years if you renew your lease. On an annual basis, your expense would be around $3,054.
In another case, let's assume you decided to buy the same vehicle at a cost of $20,840. After putting down $1,999, you get a loan at 2.5% for a period of four years. In this case, your monthly payments will be around $412. After a period of four years, the cost to buy the car would be $21,817, including the interest amount. So during a six-year period, you would have spent $3,636 on a yearly basis.
So if you calculate these numbers, leasing seems cheaper by nearly $600. However, in case you buy the car, your car will still be worth almost $10,000. This means, your cost of ownership is now reduced to $1,969 a year. So if you buy, you can save up to $6,508 over a period of six years.
When you choose to buy a used car, you will have to spend more in terms of maintenance and repairs. Also, sometimes an auto loan on used cars might have a higher interest rate. However, if you get a relatively newer model with fewer miles on the odometer, you have a good chance of being financially smart and saving quite a lot.
Ultimately, the decision to lease, buy new or buy used is entirely dependent on your needs and what works best for you and your family.


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As has probably become clear I have started a new blog on January 1st. I did this because I felt like I had some things I wanted to write about and that while I had an afternoon free I started with WordPress (as recommended by the Wife, check her blog out). I was speaking to … Continue reading New Years Resolutions – or why the calander should not work as an incentive
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Book Adoption!
Thanks to those who responded to my review this week of "The pig that wants to be eaten", I am pleased to update you and confirm that Jonathan has adopted my spare copy now. Thanks, keep reading!
Everyone loves music?
For today's blog post I was thinking about writing something that would be universally appreciated (going for the popular vote already, how disappointing) but in asking around I have found that something I thought was universal - Music - is somewhat divisive after all. I don't mean divisive in the sense of different tastes or … Continue reading Everyone loves music?
Book Review – The pig that wants to be eaten.
This is a fantastic book. Review over. Ok, you probably need more than that. 'The pig that wants to be eaten and 99 other thought experiments" to use its full title, is an anthology of some of the most interesting thoughts to seep from the minds of western philosophers to date. Author Julian Baggini modifies … Continue reading Book Review – The pig that wants to be eaten.
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Just a quick one now to say I have shared the Blog on the site Blog Lovin' , a new post will be up later this morning!
Lying to Children
This time of year always leads to shocked gasps and accusations towards our household. It seems that in a world where we are told on the one hand that all personal choices made by others must be accepted and accommodated for, there is still a taboo we are guilty of that shocks most, especially other … Continue reading Lying to Children
2016 Review of Me
I thought I might look at what has happened more personally in 2016. It has not been an awful year by any means, dare I write a positive sounding post? I suppose I could try. I have now at last completed my degree, which hangs aside my wife's on the wall. I started a year … Continue reading 2016 Review of Me
"Happy" New Year
Well, I had to start somewhere.


text: Captain Sarah Hunter insists England will come back stronger after being pipped to the Womens Six Nations Championship by France. A 17-12 loss saw England lose out to the France in a winner-takes-all title clash in front of a sell-out crowd of 11,000 spectators in Vannes last Friday.But Hunter points to the emergence of several players as a cause for optimism after England improved upon a disappointing fourth place finish in the Six Nations last year. I think well always be disappointed about that final result but since weve had some time to look back and reflect, I think weve seen how far we have come in this tournament and just how close we were, Hunter told Tuesdays Sportswomen show on Sky Sports News HQ.It wasnt won on games won, it was won on points differential at the end of the day, and that is how France managed to just sneak it. French players celebrate after Six Nations win over England Well look back on a positive tournament for us as a team and obviously well be disappointed at the result but I think that hunger will help us push on and strive to be better and better.Last year was about development and this year was about performances and how we transcend between the two. Weve certainly been on a journey and built on peoples experiences from last year.Theyve got that international experience and put that into this years Six Nations campaign and really started to come to the fore. The players have really stepped up. Your Vickii Cornboroughs, the Abbie Scotts and Lotte Clapps of this world have really taken to Test rugby and are really bright stars for the future. Also See: SportsWomen Latest Show News Latest News SportsWomen Video Nike Tanjun Shoes Outlet . According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, the New York Rangers winger skated with extras and goalies today. Cheap Nike Tanjun China .What they got was a bevy of players chipping in to pick up the slack.Josh Smith scored 18 points and James Harden added 17 as the Rockets used a balanced scoring effort to outlast the Mavericks for a 99-94 victory. http://www.niketanjunoutlet.com/ . Dougie Hamilton and Jordan Caron scored in the first period after the Red Wings had miscues on the ice and Tuukka Rask finished with a 23-save shutout, giving Boston a 3-0 win over the Red Wings and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round series. Nike Tanjun Cheap Outlet . "Right now were kind of looking at him at the end of the rotation right now," said pitching coach Pete Walker. "Not indicative of how hes doing or how hes feeling. Its just, it seems like the spot we want him right now. Discount Nike Tanjun Shoes . The San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders are giving it a try, too.DENVER -- The No. 52 jersey of former Avalanche defenceman Adam Foote has been retired in a ceremony before Colorados game against the Montreal Canadiens. A banner with Footes name and number was raised to the rafters at the Pepsi Center at the conclusion of the ceremony on Saturday night. Foote joins Joe Sakic (19), Peter Forsberg (21), Patrick Roy (33) and Ray Borque (77) in having his jersey retired by the Avalanche. Sakic is a team executive and Roy is in his first season as its coach.dddddddddddd. Foote spent 19 years in the NHL, including 17 with the Avalanche and the Quebec Nordiques, the Colorado teams predecessor. He retired after the 2010-11 season as the second-highest scoring defenceman in franchise history. He was a member of two Stanley Cup winning teams and represented Canada in three Olympics, winning a gold medal in 2002. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '


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Festus was definitely my favorite! I thought that Chester was so needy of Marshall Dillon and,frankly, a sissy because he was always whining to Matt.
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Interesting news on the bookstore and ereader front today.
B&N (Barnes & Noble) received an investment from Liberty Funding. The amount comes to around $204 million (which of course is done through stock at a determined price, etc).
Last year B&N put itself up for sale but didn't sell… and perhaps in hindsight that's a good thing. Borders is now gone, the last remaining store will be closed by the end of summer. Investors are hoping that Borders customers will make the switch to them. Not sure how that will pan out – where I live, the closest big book store is a good forty minute drive… whereas a walk to my laptop is one set of steps (and my favorites menu has Amazon ready to go…).
B&N is really trying to put themselves in a spot to compete with Amazon and the other big guys out there. In the article I read they listed some big names: Amazon, Google, Apple. While I respect B&N and I have heard great things about the Nook, I worry about a company that's basing its survival on one product. Now sure B&N has bookstores, I'm not discounting that at all, but in terms of the future – and where B&N wants themselves to be – they want to keep building their stake in the ebook market.
Let's look at those other companies for a minute… what's the difference between those companies and B&N?
Those other companies have other products. Complimentary products help sell main products, etc. Amazon isn't a bookstore – it's an everything store (hence the A-Z concept). Google is not just a bookstore or bookseller, look at their expansion plans. And Apple, well, we all know what Apple sells.
So my thought is: could B&N really make a living and a name for itself off its Nook? What will the future Nook be? Will they have a large line these ereaders? Maybe incorporate a tablet into the mix too?
I can't be sure. I'm not saying the investment from Liberty Funding is bad – I think it's great that B&N now has a little ground to walk. They can exhale their breath and take a step away from the destruction that became Borders. They can look to the future, and I really hope they succeed.
But now, in the background of this deal, what does it say about ebooks? Think about it… who in their right mind would give a bookstore $204 million? Come on, be honest here. Nobody would. But when you toss in the figures for ebooks, ooohhh, does that sweeten the pot or what? This is really amazing to watch right now. Investors like Liberty stand a chance to really make a great return is B&N can step up their market share of ebooks. And guess what? That market in which all these big companies want to get more of is only going to grow and grow and grow. We're in a slow season right now as booksellers. Head to KB and see how many people are worrying about their sales. And from the historic data that long term authors are giving show that August is usually a rough month. Summer – vacations – back to school. And with the explosion of ebooks this past spring and Amazon picking up authors to their publishing company, could you imagine what this winter is going to be like? Last year it was a big deal with authors were breaking 5,000 – 10,000 books sold in December… I have a feeling some authors are going to blow that figure out of the water this year.
With the extra tablets sales, Kindle sales, Nook sale, smart phone sales, Kindle Cloud Reader – and the general expansion of the knowledge of ebooks… this is going to be a wild season.
Personally, this will be my first October – April season of selling books. I've been preparing new books, new book trailers, new ideas, new everything. I'm ready to go.
So tell me… what do you think of this investment from Liberty? And what are your thoughts about this coming winter season for selling ebooks??


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The unwarranted attacks on Oday Aboushi this past week posted in a far right-wing website, and picked up in Yahoo! Sports & by MLB's "new media coordinator" are a testament to the fact that for racists & bigots, the existence of Arab-Americans & American Muslims is the problem.
It should also serve as a wake-up call to everyone that anti-Arab & Islamophoic rhetoric is not only running rampant, but often deemed acceptable in mainstream media, and that we must do everything in our power to confront these last vestiges of "acceptable bigotry" in America.
This time around, the bigots didn't expect a reaction – A scathing piece by David Zirin in the Nation, pieces in EI & the Daily Beast challenged the ludicrousness of "yellow journalism" & slanderous allegations in the Yahoo! Sports story.
Combined with an outpouring of support from fans, community members & organizations (i.e. NAAP) who refused to tolerate "acceptable bigotry" in any shape or form:
- The repulsive Yahoo! Sports story was taken down
- The racist MLB "New Media Coordinator" apologized (albeit half-heartedly) for his ridiculous tweet
Even the ADL put out a statement condemning the smear campaign stating, "There's a lot of exaggeration and hyperbole in all the talk about Jets lineman Oday Aboushi. Absolutely nothing in the public record suggests that Aboushi is anything other than a young American athlete who takes pride in his Palestinian heritage." Furthermore, the overwhelming wave of support was covered across the NY Times (including a quote from yours truly), NY Daily News, the Sporting News, NFL.com and beyond.
What does this whole episode tell us?
While we may not be able silence all bigots & racists, we can & must push for a society that does not accept or tolerate anti-Arab & Islamophobic rhetoric.


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Classes for June 12, 2020
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Metal Clay 1: The Basics
This class is designed for both beginning students and those seeking to refresh skills and learn new ones. The initial project will be a simple silver two-sided project, chosen to teach thickness, roll out, texture, appliqué, and carving techniques. Beyond the basic skills required for this project, more advanced techniques, will be taught, including: sculptural design […]Find out more »


text: Project Goal: Given a data set, this program should calculate the mean, median, and mode of the data. Standard: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.5.C Giving quantitative measures of center (median and/or mean) and variability (interquartile range and/or mean absolute deviation), as well as describing any overall pattern and any striking deviations from the overall pattern with reference to the context in which the data were gathered. Student and Teacher Guide , -Ashley Tewes Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...Category: Lesson HighlightBy csandmathOctober 2, 2018Leave a commentPost navigationPreviousPrevious post:Central Tendency: ScratchNextNext post:Playful Polygons VlogRelated Posts"Code-necting" the Dots Coordinate ArtDecember 17, 2019Exponential Growth: Would You Rather?June 16, 2019Guess My FunctionJune 16, 2019Making Mandelbrot's MasterpieceJune 12, 2019Mandelbrot MagnitudesJune 5, 2019Stacking CupsMay 28, 2019


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Mother Teresa CES – Zero Waste Classrooms
On October 24, 2016, Mother Teresa CES embarked on a journey to have zero waste generated from the classrooms. The City of Markham helped the school with this goal by speaking to students about the waste and recycling at two school assemblies. The assemblies promote the goal of recycling, reusing and reducing the amount of materials and waste from the classrooms, including organic materials such as left-over sandwiches.
The city of Markham also provided recycling bins to the schools to help with this endeavour.
St. John XXIII CES – Textile Recycling Challenge
The St. John XXIII CES school community participated in a Textile Recycling Challenge during Waste Reduction Week, October 17-21. Students, staff and parents gained a better understanding of what constitutes textile recycling. Textiles items include clothes, shoes, drapes, rugs, etc. St. John XXIII was the only school in York Catholic invited to participate in this pilot initiative sponsored by the City of Markham. The school challenge was a huge success as it collected 1,374 pounds of recyclable textiles.
On Thursday, October 27th, City of Markham Councillor, Don Hamilton, and staff from the City of Markham presented St. John XXIII CES with a certificate of recognition. It also awarded Mme Mantoura's Grade 2 French Immersion class with a pizza lunch for being the class that collected the most textiles in the school.


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Bringing Up Baby!
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Dressage and Tractors
That face!!! Who can resist that face?!?
Today we had lesson number 2 at High Point. Danny went last again and it was good because it was less crowded. In fact, we mostly had the ring to ourselves.. minus the big, scary, terrifying, appy eating tractor! I walked him past it a few times and almost lost him once. But I tried to use Cindy's tactics and basically remind him to focus on the work and me. And it worked. He eventually forgot the tractor was so terrifying. We worked on the same things we worked on last week and seemed to be making a bit of progress. Yay!
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Hello Neighbor Crack/Patch
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|Released date
|Dec 8, 2017
|PC Windows
|40 / 100
|User rating
|Action, Adventure, General, 3D, First-Person
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Hello Neighbor reviews ( 5 )
Hello Neighbor is um…er…interesting to say the least, with much less emphasis on horror elements than would be expected from all the preview videos people have been watching on Steam/YouTube for a number of months now. If you picture Pixar remaking The Burbs and replacing Tom Hanks with a kid as the protagonist, you'll have at least a slight idea of what this game is like. The art style is great and the cheery color scheme and cartoony graphics make for a whimsical take on the creepy-suburban-neighbor-up-to-no-good theme. Is it worth the $30? Absolutely not! Well, at least not in its current state as there are definitely some bugs and glitchy gameplay mechanics that need to be fixed. Examples: achievements are broken and don't unlock, or perhaps you need to go with one of the alpha builds on the beta tab under properties when right-clicking on the game in your library to get them to work – I'm just speculating on that; sometimes if you get too close to a door you need to eventually go through but can't open just yet, it's possible to throw an object that you need to make use of through the door, making it impossible to progress further unless you restart the act, of course that's assuming that you haven't already made use of that object and that you tossed it rather than using it when at the door, such as a key that unlocks the padlock on the door – good news here is that this shouldn't happen too often, if at all, if you're careful; occasionally, when attempting to make use of stacked objects to solve one of the game's many environmental-based puzzles, the objects will tip over, which is expected, but the unexpected part is that you fall all of 5 or 10 feet to your death which normally only happens from much higher up. Now for the core gameplay elements. Stealth is kind of a factor but like the horror aspect, largely takes a backseat to simply running for your life and narrowly avoiding 'The Neighbor' by jumping/climbing like a total freak to avoid him. Works sometimes, other times it doesn't (you have infinite stamina, so that works, plus you can oddly climb ladders at about 378 mph even while holding stuff…that, um, works too but is more comical than anything). Stealth definitely seems like it should be more of a factor and he'll find you more often than he should. Also, it seems odd that he'll break windows in his own house to more quickly come after you. Unique you say, hecks yes, but odd…absolutely! I think that aspect alone will have many gamers scratching their heads. Then there are the puzzles. Many puzzles. Sooooo many puzzles that I quickly lost count. They're environmental/physics based and largely involve box stacking but the reason for doing so/the objective of this is so complex and obscure at times that sadly many gamers will end up getting stuck and likely give up. The tediousness of figuring all this stuff out and where to get objects you need to progress is ultimately going to turn many gamers off from wanting to put more time in this game, even if they normally love exploring and figuring out challenging things in games. I personally love this aspect of the game but I feel that the devs definitely need to turn it down a notch in a future build if they want to attract more casual gamers to it. That and the asking price. Also, the vast majority of things you encounter in the game, most notably the weird pseudo flashbacks or vision quests into the neighbor's past, or whatever you want to call them, largely make absolutely no sense whatsoever, most notably old-timey, semi articulated mannequins pushing carts through a grocery store that looks like something out of Beetlejuice….don't even ask. Despite all of its quirks and a number of buggy issues, I can't help but like this game and it will be interesting to see the direction the devs take it in, perhaps some DLC or holiday themed updates. UPDATE (12/15/17): Now that I've managed to get past the hellish puzzles and broken areas of this game, finally completing it, I can assuredly proclaim, as many others have indicated, that the ending truly makes no sense whatsoever. It will be nice once the achievements work, though I almost dread going through it again. Still, I can't help but look forward to doing so.
I tried this game while it was in alpha phase and my toughts were : "What a great Idea, with a good concept but such a very very lame execution!" This game looked promising but the gameplay is BAD! It would've been soooo much better if it had a slower and more strategic pace. During the time I played it I felt like I was spending 90% of my time just running around, escaping. I wished there'd be more "hiding", more strategy! I would've prefered a more "Stealthy" approach/gameplay. Once I've been spotted by the neighbor, it felt as if my ONLY option was to run back to the street as fast as I can! I wished it was more like Outlast where you could hide in some places, some shadows in almost any room to have your persuer reset its state. Even when you do try and run, the action is so fast that you stumble and get stuck around every corner and most of the time end up being caught to a point where it's not even stressful anymore. Last times I intruded the house, once I got spotted I just waited for him to catch me cause I knew i'd just get more and more frustrated if I cared to try and escape...
I'm sorry but recommending this game at its current state right now should be considered a crime. I was super exited for this game after playing Alpha 1 and the ironic thing is Alpha 1 was the best and most stable version of the game, every update since felt like a downgrade and just added more problems to the game. Even after the game is apparently fully developed, I still feel like I'm playing the beta version just slightly more extended. This is by no means a finished game and I'm just sick of these early access games being left half finished or just rushed out with a ton of bugs. This game does not deserve a rating above 5/10, I don't plan on buying another game made or published by these guys since obviously these devs could care less about the quality of their own games. Do not buy this game for $30, instead just watch a lets player on youtube, it will be more entertaining than playing the actual game plus its free. :-P
What is a good idea?What is a good game?a huge number of bugs?crooked management?I was so hoping for this game.I thought she would be a very good.but I was wrong.don't buy or play this broken game.
This game is game is and I quote marketed as "a stealth-horror game" which is a massive lie seeming as there isn't any stealth mechanics in this game apart from a crouch button. I bought the game during alpha 2 because I wanted to play a "stealth" game not a "run around like an idiot until the neighbor until he gets stuck on a door"


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by A.N.D.
I grew up watching Father lead the Tunnels. Why didn't I notice how much work it was then? Vincent thought ruefully as he made the long hike uptown after checking the seals on the tunnels near the pit that had once been the World Trade Plaza. Six years ago, Father had formally stepped down and the Council had appointed Vincent to take his place. It was hardly unexpected - as the only tunnel dweller who had no chance of building a life above, Vincent was the most invested in making sure that their subterranean Shangri-La continued to run smoothly. Still, he felt so proud that day, as if he was stepping into his birthright.
Now he was stepping into mucky puddles while reciting and rejecting speeches. Checking that the downtown reconstruction didn't breach security was only the third item on a long list of things to be done that day - a day that would end with him leading the September Service, and he still didn't know what to say. All the standard quotes seemed flat and stale, inappropriately trite for the occasion. Vincent secretly suspected that the problem was because he felt flat and stale. Old, even. He'd found his first grey hair yesterday. Father had been notably unsympathetic.
It was a little too early for the tunnel schoolday to have started, but as Vincent passed one of the class caverns he heard the rapid clacking of plastic keys. Peering in from the doorway, he saw no- longer-little Jacob pounding at one of the donated computers. The wiring of the tunnels had been one of Vincent's first acts as leader. How Father had protested! But times were changing above and below, and there was no reason to totally reject such a convenient way of keeping the helpers and the tunnel folk in touch, in addition to providing valuable educational and training opportunities for the children below.
Plus, on the Internet no one knows you're a cat. Vincent had made many far-flung chatroom friends and even taken a few online classes. It was the small but vital difference between the tunnels being his home and his prison.
Jacob's fingers were a blur and he never looked up, but Vincent knew through the two-way bond they had that his son knew he was there. The onset of puberty had brought out more of his father in him; at barely 13 Jacob already had a scruffy blonde goatee to match his tousled hair. The nails flying over the keyboard were slightly thicker than human normal, and that easy smile showed the tip of a somewhat too long canine tooth... but the rest of Jacob was as beautifully perfect as his mother. He would not be trapped Below!
"What are you doing?"
"Watching my auctions. Dad, check this out! You know that box of pewter plates that I got at that flea market Uncle Devin took me to?"
"William hoped that you would donate those to the tunnels. We need more plates."
"Yeah, but it turns out that these things are collectibles! I bought that whole box for less than $20, and look how much it's up to with a day left to go!" Jacob pointed at a number on the screen and Vincent almost swallowed his tongue.
"So much money..."
"Yeah! Tell William that I'm making enough to buy him a set of brand new dishes and donate some to the tunnel budget AND have plenty to put into the bank." Grinning with pride he added, "One more auction like this, and I won't need any of Mom's money for my whole first year of medical school."
Used to giving things freely on request, Vincent found the whole eBay craze among the tunnel teenagers incomprehensible. Still, the money had helped a great deal. A single mechanical toy of Mouse's or one of Elizabeth's canvases brought in food, medicine, clothing, books and other necessities without draining the resources of their helpers. Still... "You know that Father fears that all this trading of yours will make you greedy and materialistic."
Jacob snorted derisively. "He also thinks that I'll go blind if I keep looking at the monitor. Y'know, I don't mind that Father's not part of the 21st century. I just wish he'd get out of the 18th."
Vincent had to chuckle at that, kissing his son on the top of the head before ruffling his hair. "Don't let this make you be late for class."
"I won't." Just as Vincent was turning to go, a chime sounded and Jacob called after him. "Hey, it's an instant message from Mom. She wants to know if they should bring anything when they come Below to the memorial service tonight?"
"No. But tell her to hurry home, I miss her."
Jacob blushed. "Be sappy on your own time!" He sounded out the words as he typed, "Dad says no. Dad says something mushy." There was a pause and another chime, and Vincent came back to read the message over his son's shoulder.
"Tell Daddy that I said something mushy back. Gotta go, Joe needs me. DON'T BE LATE FOR SCHOOL, bye, love you!"
Jacob looked at his watch. "Gotta run!" He rapidly shut down the computer, jumped up, and squeezed his father briefly on his rush out.
Not all the tunnel children went to school Above; in fact, most stayed below until they were ready for high school and too old to blurt the wrong thing to the wrong person. Catherine had fixed it up long ago, filing the paperwork to list some of the helpers as homeschoolers. As soon as Vincent reported back that the seals were holding, it was time for him to join the 9th graders in their English class.
They were studying Lord of the Flies, and were up to the death of Piggy - a bad topic for the date. While Vincent grilled them about the symbolism of the shattered conch shell, he couldn't keep his mind from wandering back to the unallegorical blow against civilization on this day two years earlier. The horrific stench of electrical fires and charring flesh boiling up the tunnels in a toxic cloud of grey soot. The frantic attempts to reach their friends who had been in the area, the hasty patches and arranged cave-ins to shut out the dust and keep the searchers from discovering their tunnels. The oppressive feeling of sadness from everyone above pressing on his sensibilities. And worst of all, the moment Jacob and Catherine, both above at the time, KNEW what was happening. When they went numb with shock the bonds between them broke, terrifying him. But even that emptiness wasn't as overwhelming as their uncomprehending fear and misery, or his knowledge that he could not save them if more terrorists struck.
In nine more hours, he had to find words that would make it all better. But what words could bring back those they had lost, take back the ugly words spoken afterwards, give his people hope that it wouldn't happen again?
"People don't seem to be as upset this year as they were last year," Father said encouragingly as Vincent sulked into his study later that day. "Maybe enough time has passed for everyone to begin to forget a little."
"You haven't been talking to Janet or Roger. They've been told that their children won't come home soon after all. All tours of duty have been extended. They aren't the only ones affected. More will be here tonight, hurting and afraid for their families."
Father rubbed his eyes. "This damned war! When will they learn that violence never solved anything?"
Vincent, who had solved several problems in his life with personal applications of violence, avoided answering. "What can I tell them? I can't bring anyone back. We may live apart from the world Above-"
"Not as much as we used to," Father grumpily interrupted. "What's next down here, cable TV? Microwaves?"
"Enjoying that online chess club you joined?" Vincent asked.
"I'm enjoying not being beaten every single game!"
Their shared smile rapidly faded. "We may live apart from the world Above," Vincent repeated, "but we are still part of it. We are no safer down here than they are up there."
Father sighed. "I know. Do you remember those fights about what to do after the terrorist attack?"
"I remember. Some good people left us. I miss them still."
"How COULD Susie accuse us of pretending it didn't happen? How would disbanding the tunnel society help the world Above? Where would that leave you?"
"She wasn't thinking past her pain. Just as Eric wasn't thinking when he announced that he'd never go above again."
"He kept that vow for most of a year."
"I think he was afraid that Susie would make him enlist along with her if he did."
Father sighed again. "Brother against sister, friend against friend, people making announcements of 'what kind' of person should be permitted to stay... that's exactly what this society was founded to prevent. And yet it still came here and almost destroyed us."
"Almost. Just as the gold and then Paracelsus almost destroyed us. Yet we remain together."
"You have no idea how much I fear that the next round of insanity will smash everything. Remember, all that is necessary for evil to triumph..."
"Father, that's IT! Thank you!"
"I finally know the right thing to say!" Elated, Vincent hugged his confused parent and rushed out to the next item on his agenda.
It was a large and somber crowd that gathered that evening. Like Winterfest in reverse, people arrived with candles. In this case, the candles were already lit; rather than passing the flames along, they deposited the still-burning candles in large cauldrons then found a seat among the shadows, whispering quietly to each other. Although the pressures of daily life Above didn't allow the scheduling of a morning service Underground, Vincent waited symbolically until 8:48 to step out of the darkness into the circle of cauldrons. Silence fell.
"New times call for new traditions," he began. "Two years ago, a new era began in fire and fear. The world we knew ended along with the lives of thousands of innocent people. Family. Friends. Helpers. Strangers." He could see heads nodding in the shadows, hear a sniff or two and even a muffled sob.
"In our pain and confusion, we didn't know where to turn. So we turned on each other. When all was done, those left agreed that Winterfest was not enough to remind us of the ties we shared. We decided that that once a year at this time we would gather to remember and mourn those who have left us."
He picked a candle out of the nearest cauldron. "We remember those whose lives will never light us again. We remember Kipper, interning in the North Tower."
"Kipper," the crowd sighed mournfully back at him as he blew the candle out and picked up another one.
"We remember John..."
It was a long list. Many had been killed in the attacks; caught Above as the towers fell, caught Below in the cave-ins. Others had enlisted in the rush of patriotism afterwards and fallen far from home. And they were not the only names to be spoken; the original tunnel settlers were all very elderly, and were inevitably dying of old age. Vincent listened for Father's, Pascal's, and Mary's voices in the responses, his heart already aching for the time when he would be reading their names aloud. At last the list ended. Vincent held up the bundle of darkened candles, still barely visible in the candlelight that was left. "Remember, oh ye survivors. Remember."
"We remember." A flash of white caught the corner of his eye as he put the spent candles down. Catherine was offering her handkerchief to someone.
Not as long, but equally painful, was the list of "those who have taken their light out into the world. Those who, we hope, will find their way back home by the light of these candles and our love for them." At least Vincent was only moving the candles to one side and not so decisively snuffing them. Still he knew that the rift ran too deeply; some of their former friends would never return. But he could hope.
Furthermore, he could offer that hope to everyone else. Vincent took a deep breath and went onward.
"Last year, I told you all that no one ever dies while they live in our memories. That is still true, but it does not ease the pain of loss. It does not reassure us that terrible tragedies will never happen again. I can't tell you that we will always be safe. But I can tell you this - everything will be all right."
There were puzzled noises from the shadows.
"Earlier today, Father reminded me of the poet who said that all that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing. I ask you - when have good people ever done nothing in the face of evil?"
He picked up one of the unlit candles, relighting it in a cauldron. "Many years ago, men did not want to know the truth about their bombs. They attacked and silenced all who stood in their way." He was walking across the chamber now, shielding the precious tiny flame from flickering. "But they could not silence the truth. And out of their persecutions one good man founded all that we have today. His light has guided us all." Vincent gave the candle to Father, who stared at it speechlessly with suspiciously wet eyes.
This time he relit two candles. "When a madman threatened my wife and my child, good people stood against him and brought my family home safely. Good people who have become good friends to all of us Below. Their light has inspired us and brought us happiness."
Joe's eyes were also wet as he accepted his candle, muttering a shy "Thank you." Diana didn't say anything, just nodded jerkily. She was too thin, Vincent realized as the candlelight picked out every hollow in her face. Catherine had said that Diana's precinct had been hit hard two Septembers ago, and that the detective was suffering terrible survivor's guilt, which she was assuaging in overwork. Something had to be done for her. Something would be done, before she faded into that otherworld only she and the departed Narcissa could see.
But that would be for later. Vincent gathered up two huge fistfuls of candles, ignoring the stings of dripping wax as he relit them all. "Two years ago, good people rushed Above to do what they could do to help. They helped coordinate donations, gave blood, helped dig..."
It took him four trips just to give out all the candles for those days. When he ran out of candles to light, he started redistributing the ones in the cauldrons, listing all the good works done by everyone there. He even produced a tiny birthday candle for Ling and Henry Pei's equally tiny latest child "to light her way."
At last, there was only one candle left. Vincent stood over it, flickering alone in its dark prison. "Look around you. We have come to remember, so remember this -- no matter how horribly we are attacked, how badly we are frightened, how angry we can be, how many we lose, there are still good people who will not stand idly by. When the world around you is black, remember the light you hold." He finally picked his candle up, lifting it high as a beacon as he promised:
"A light shineth in the darkness... and the darkness shall never overcome it."


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The Business Analyst: Partner In Digital Transformation
- SchoolHEC Montreal
- FormatIn person
- All dates November 19-21, 2019
- Duration 3 days
- LocationHEC Montreal, Montreal, CA
- Price $1,995
- CategoryBusiness Analytics
About the course
This program will introduce you to best practices and techniques that every good business analyst should have in their toolbox in order to boost their performance, anticipate and control risk, and support project stakeholders and decision-makers in the midst of change.
You will learn more about the various skill sets applicable to your role and discover how to organize tasks while a transformation is underway.
Who should attend
You are a practising or aspiring business analyst or a manager in charge of a business analysis team. Your organization's practices in this area are loosely structured. You would like to improve your performance and add to your toolbox.
Learning outcomes
- Gauge the contribution and added value of your role as a business analyst within an organization.
- Learn the basic necessities of business analysis, including the required skill sets, techniques and tools.
- Understand the business analyst's processes, activities and tasks in a strategic and project context.
Please note that instructors are subject to change and not all instructors teach in each session of the program.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix
Jean-Pierre Lacroix is a strategic advisor specializing in organizational transformation. Among his areas of expertise is setting up business analysis–related communities of practice and centres of excellence. In the past 10 years, he has worked with senior executives and managers of major corporations on various initiatives to improve their organizational performance. Accredited by the International Institute of Business Analysis (CBAP) and the Project Management Institute (PMI-PBA), Mr. Lacroix has a master's degree in organizational change leadership. In addition to working with management teams in their transformational endeavours, he develops and moderates business analysis and change management workshops.
Xuan-Hoa Tran
Xuan-Hoa Tran has degrees in computer science and business administration, along with over 18 years of experience in the IT field, leading multidisciplinary teams and setting up centres of excellence focusing on quality assurance and business analysis. A seasoned instructor, consultant and coach, he has helped develop a number of courses in business analysis, quality assurance and good governance practices for several public-sector organizations including the American National Standards Institute and Héma-Québec. He has given numerous talks and presentations here at home and abroad and serves on the education program advisory committees of several institutions. His professional certifications include PMP, PMI-PBA, CBAP, ITIL, ISO 20000 – Lead Auditor, SAFe Agilist and Lean Six Sigma. He currently serves as Director, Performance and Project Management, at Desjardins and runs the Desjardins business analysis centre of excellence. He has been an instructor at HEC Montréal since 2006.


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Carton Bros is the name of the company that produce Manor Farm chicken. It is one of the oldest family companies in the country and dates back to 1775 when it was trading in the Dublin Markets. Originally in those days, chickens would be brought from the farmyards all around the country to the Dublin Markets and Carton's would sell them on. In later years people would send their live chickens on the train marked for Carton's where they would then be sold and the money would be sent back to the Farmers by return.
Manor Farm is a certified member of Bord Bia and as such, adheres to all standards laid down by the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme. The Poultry Products Quality Assurance Scheme (PPQAS) operated by Bord Bia is designed to enable poultry producers and processors to meet the ever-increasing demands of customers and consumers. The scheme is kept under review to ensure that it continues to reflect the emerging requirements of the marketplace. The PPQAS is an integrated scheme involving the producer, the processor and the customers. However, quality and safety assurances are also conducted at the first stages on the farm.
Shoppers who choose chicken products with the Bord Bia Quality Assurance logo can have confidence that it has been produced to the highest standards. These standards are at least equivalent and in many cases exceed international standards in Europe, they are regularly and rigorously checked both by the farmer and by independent auditors.


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Historical Fill Server Documentation
- Historical Fill Server Architecture
- Historical Fill Server Installation
- Historical Fill Server Configuration
- Appendix: Table Fields
System Component Architecture
The HFS Architecture diagram illustrates how HFS-related components interact and communicate with one another.
HFS-related components consist of:
- Historical Fill Server: Records fills and writes them to the database.
- TT Gateway (with Fill Server): Sends fills to the HFS upon request.
- SQL Database: Stores fill data.
- X_RISK®: Requests the display of historical fill data.
- TT User Setup Server: Used to configure user logins, including the HFS logins (optional).
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