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Our own Khalid Fellahi, senior vice president and general manager of WU Digital, recently contributed a perspective piece to PaymentsSource magazine that knocks down the myth of start-ups as the only place where innovation happens. In it, he points out that while there is much that established companies can learn from start-ups, particularly around promoting a less formal culture, start-ups could learn from companies that have managed to sustain their innovation cultures over many decades.
Fellahi notes that our priorities at Western Union are dictated not by what will impress Silicon Valley, but by the best way to serve our customers — whether they are digitally savvy, or not, whether they want to use a credit or debit card or just old-fashioned cash.
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Mood Swings: Is it Menopause, Bipolar Disorder, or Both?
Menopause is a significant phase in a woman's life, namely characterized by the end of the menstrual cycle. However, as a result of fluctuating hormone levels, there are several additional side effects that mark this midlife transition. Reproductive cycle changes can promote mood swings whether they are associated with premenstrual, postpartum, or menopausal … [read more].
The Double-Edged Sword of New Cancer Drugs
The advancement of research and science has led to the development of a promising new class of cancer drugs, but for some patients, the price of this new cancer treatment is the onset of other autoimmune conditions. These new cancer drugs work by stimulating the immune system to target deadly cancer cells. Unfortunately, physicians have noticed … [read more].
Does Exercise Regulate Epigenetics?
Recent evidence suggests that the benefits of exercise extend further than what is commonly known. Researchers around the world have agreed that regular physical activity has positive effects that originate in the very smallest unit of your body – DNA. Now, it is thought, that physical activity causes beneficial effects on a person's epigenetic profile … [read more].
Can This New Class of Painkillers Reduce Mortality?
Biased opioid agonists are currently being researched by drug manufacturers as a potentially safer alternative to traditional opioids. They selectively activate the pain-relief pathway. Biased opioid agonists provide a similar amount of pain relief as morphine, without the risk of respiratory depression … [read more].
Are Diet and Exercise Programs Effective in Preventing Gestational Diabetes?
An increasing number of women are affected by gestational diabetes, which is elevated blood sugar during pregnancy. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include high sugar and low fibre diets, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Gestational diabetes does not only affect the mother in ways such as … [read more].


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Note: The information in this topic applies ONLY to RSA NetWitness Platform version 11.2 and earlier. For version 11.3 and later, see Data Source Configuration Changes.
The Services Config view > Data Sources tab of an ESA service enables you to configure the sources that ESA uses to analyze data. An ESA service ingests data from Concentrators to detect incidents and alert analysts to potential threats.
This workflow shows the overall process for configuring ESA. It also shows where configuring data sources is located in the process.
In NetWitness Platform 11.2 and earlier, ESA has two services, the Event Stream Analysis service (ESA Correlation Rules) and the Event Stream Analytics Server service (ESA Analytics). The first four procedures shown pertain to configuring the Event Stream Analysis service:
- Add Data Source to ESA Service*
- Configure Notifications
- Download Live Content
- (Optional) Configure Advanced Settings
The last procedure is separate from the others and pertains to creating mappings for the ESA Analytics services to start automatically detecting advanced threats:
- (Optional) Create and Deploy ESA Analytics Mappings
What do you want to do?
*You can complete these tasks here (that is in the Services Config view Data Sources tab).
Related Topics
- See "Add or Update a Host" in the Host and Services Getting Started Guide.
Quick Look
To access the Data Sources tab, go to Admin > Services > (Select an ESA service) > > View > Config.
The following figure shows the Services Config view Data Sources tab for an ESA service.
The following table describes the options in the toolbar.
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The Data Sources list shows all of the data sources added to the ESA service. The following table describes the columns the Data Sources list.


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To encourage growth in recreational boating and water activities, the Safe Boating Campaign recommends these boating and water safety media best practices to support a culture of safety and encourage those enjoying the water to have the right safety gear.
The U.S. Coast Guard (CG-BSX) has entered into a copyright permission agreement with Underwriters Laboratory Inc. (UL) to provide a publicly available source of the graphics required for labels and Point of Sale materials on USCG Approved PFDs complying with UL standards. These graphics are to be used for educational and training purposes. The USCG intends to reproduce, publish, and otherwise use the works for Federal Purposes, and authorize others to do so.
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign. The mission of ODW is to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related accidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water. During the 2019 Operation Dry Water weekend, July 5 – 7, more than 7,600 law enforcement officers were on patrol, identifying impaired boaters and removing them from the water.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced that registration is open for the fourth annual Marine Law Symposium, "Fire, Explosions and Other Thermal Events," Jan. 7, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.5685/A.4853.A) – or Brianna's Law – to phase in requirements that all operators of motorized watercraft must complete a state-approved boating safety course. Brianna's Law is named after Brianna Lieneck, an 11-year-old Long Island girl who was killed in a 2005 boating accident. The Governor also directed State Parks to launch a boating safety promotional campaign to remind boaters of the new requirement to take a safety course.
Starting Aug. 1, Everglades National Park will require all marine boaters to have completed the park's Boater Education Program. Over 4,000 boaters have already completed the free online course, which became available in late 2018. The purpose of the program is to educate boaters to the unique features and challenges of the park's marine waters in order to promote boater safety, protect park resources and enhance visitor enjoyment.
Last week, the Oregon Senate and House passed SB47 – legislation that would require operators of nonmotorized boats to purchase a waterway access permit – sending the measure to Governor Kate Brown who is expected to sign it into law.
It's important to be a responsible boater and take necessary precautions this Fourth of July holiday, the highest-boating traffic time of the summer. The Safe Boating Campaign, a program of the National Safe Boating Council, reminds boaters of three key tips to prevent a boating accident – always wear a life jacket, never boat under the influence, and use an engine cut-off device.
The law requires boaters to use their emergency cut-off switch.
The Coast Guard has encouraged the public to be safe on the water this Memorial Day weekend. Cold water awareness: Although the air temperature is warm, New England waters are still cold. Ensure you are dressing for the water temperature, not the air temperature.
When constituents talk, Congress listens. Join other leading organizations in recreational boating and fishing to ensure your voice is heard. Make a diffference for your business, members and stakeholders by having a seat at the table and demonstrating your support as we address our industry's most pressing issues.
The Coast Guard and National Safe Boating Council are reminding recreational boaters of the importance of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons in conjunction with 406Mhz Beacon Awareness Day.
The United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) continues the debut of its third season of safe-boating videos on America's Boating Channel™ with "SAFETY TIPS FOR PADDLE SPORTS."
Wyoming lawmakers debate legal limit for boating under influence of alcohol.
The NASBLA Annual Conference is a combination learning conference, annual business meeting, committee meeting, workshop, learning lab and colleague roundtable event for state recreational boating safety professionals and others in the RBS community. Every year, the annual conference provides focused learning sessions, thought-provoking speakers, an expansive expo hall and plenty of networking opportunities.
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the Raymarine DockSense assisted docking system, an intelligent object recognition and motion sensing assisted docking solution for recreational boating.
Boats under 26 feet will have to include engine cutoff switches, thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard's Authorization just passed by Congress.
NMMA announced today the launch of a new Boating Safety Awareness Series—boating safety brochures to help educate consumers on important boating safety guidelines.
The IBWSS Media Campaign Contest showcases the outreach efforts of organizations, agencies, and groups who advocate for boating and water safety. Accepting entries through March 1, 2019.
New research from North Carolina State University demonstrates that consumer-grade drones are effective tools for monitoring marine species across multiple sites in the wild.
Boating Safety Dashboards are for use by recreational boating safety (RBS) program managers and other stakeholders to make better informed policy and program decisions by providing ready access to U.S. Coast Guard and state-level RBS data.
Registration is open for #IBWSS19! The International Boating and Water Safety Summit is the premier professional development and networking event for boating and water safety professionals.
The 2018 Operation Dry Water annual report summarized this year's enforcement, outreach and awareness activity.
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) is the first organization to receive voluntary third-party verification for an on-water powerboating course based on the American National Standard for recreational boating skills.
As part of a U.S. Coast Guard funded grant program, the American Canoe Association created a series of paddling safety infographics.
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) is pleased to announce the regional winners of the Boating Educator of the Year Award.
The 2017 Recreational Boating Statistics, released May 29, 2018, contain statistics on recreational boating accidents and state vessel registration.
Join the Safe Boating Campaign in promoting boating and life jacket safety to boaters around the world. Resources for these events and more available at www.safeboatingcampaign.com/resources.
The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC), National Water Safety Congress (NWSC) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) recently announced the International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) Media Campaign Contest winners.
Mercury Marine announces an exciting new partnership with FELL Marine, a leader in marine wireless technology, to co-develop Mercury-exclusive wireless and IOT connected products that will seamlessly integrate with Mercury's SmartCraft suite of digital technology (gauges, sensors, monitors, and vessel systems) to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable than ever before.
The new "Life Jacket Flotation" video explains buoyancy – the tendency of a body to float or sink in water.
Spring Aboard – Take A Boating Education Course campaign encourages boaters to get educated prior to the kick-off of the boating season. Many education providers offer discounts or other incentives for students during the week of March 18-24, 2018 to enroll in a boating education course.
As part of the ongoing Hazard Simplification Project, the National Weather Service (NWS) is proposing to consolidate Marine hazard messages. In support of this project, NWS is asking for public comment.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association and several of its Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundable partners met with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to highlight the importance of forests to recreations that include boating, fishing and skiing. (SOURCE: Soundings Trade Only Today)
Pennsylvania is changing its rules around wakesurfing and tow boats to allow for innovations such as Volvo Penta's forward-facing drive. (SOURCE: Soundings Trade Only Today)
There were 518 boating under the influence arrests nationwide during 2017 Operation Dry Water.
More than 40 million Kidde fire extinguishers have been recalled.
New accident response case studies offer general boating best practices for the media to enhance their reporting so that the recreational boating public can learn safer boating practices. Boatbeat also now offers in-depth boating best practices for 20 different recreational boating topics.
Websites lure boaters with the appearance and convenience of an official government website.
Get Connected, the latest initiative from the National Safe Boating Council, encourages boaters to use their engine cut-off device every time they go boating.
Carbon monoxide poses risks for boaters. ABYC President John Adey was interviewed by GMA correspondent Gio Benitez to educate the boating public about the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) and being safe on the water.
United States Power Squadrons® (USPS) anuncia el estreno de la transmisión de su video sobre Revisiones de Seguridad para la Embarcación en la Biblioteca de Recursos Digitales (BRD). (English Translation Available)
Boaters nationwide will be encouraged to "Get Connected" and use their engine cut-off device, more commonly referred to as a "kill switch," every time they go boating through a series of branded messages and resources as part of the NSBC's new campaign.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Florida man's latest appeal in a landmark case involving the seizure and destruction of his floating home.
Register now for the three-day heightened enforcement weekend taking place nationwide June 30 – July 2, 2017.
With possession of small amounts of marijuana now legal in eight states, boaters are asking whether the U.S. Coast Guard, a federal agency, will abide by those state laws. Read more from Boating Magazine.
The annual campaign kicks off the weekend before Memorial Day with National Safe Boating Week and continues throughout the year with family-friendly boating safety events.
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) Consumer Protection Department is advising boaters with vessels having a US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by US mail offering renewal.
IBWSS is the premier event for professional development with increased focus on training, education, meeting, and networking for professionals, volunteers, and anyone involved in boating and water safety.
A new online hub for the media, boating educators, boating accident reporters, public information officers, law enforcement officials, and the general public promises to make the waters safer.
Quite simply, reporters have a huge impact on the promotion of safe boating behaviors.
The U.S. Coast Guard recently launched its new online newsroom, U.S. Coast Guard News, available at http://www.news.uscg.mil.
Do not let the temperature outside fool you. Cold water immersion and hypothermia can occur in water as cool as 70 degrees at any time of the year.
The U.S. Coast Guard's Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety has released the Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program 2017-2021.
The RBS In-Network connects instructors to course providers and credentialing opportunities in recreational boating safety professional programs.
This safety alert reminds all vessel operators to routinely inspect their life jackets to ensure they are suitable for service.
The National Safe Boating Council is embarking on a new initiative to be a resource for survivors of recreational boating accidents.
NOAA's fleet of weather satellites helped save 240 people last year from potentially life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters.
NASBLA hosted two webinars to assist states in setting up a HIN Validation System.
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I've always wanted to work for a company in which I could employ my technical skills across the full development stack. Working at the tree across an incredibly diverse range of clients and projects means my skills are constantly being put the test and I'm able to continually improve my knowledge base.
I've been developing websites since 2004 across the full stack. No project is too big, and I have built sites for the likes of Nationwide, Amazon, TFL and BMW.
My particular interests involve server-side programming, release processes and automation. I also have a keen interest in developing CMS plugins and contributing to open source projects.
For the techies out there, here are some of my areas of expertise:
- PHP MVC Frameworks (Zend 1 & 2, CakePHP)
- CMS implementation
- HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3 and Frameworks
- Javascript and JS Libraries (Jquery)
- SOAP and RESTFul Services
Be interesting and interested. That's what we ask of our staff.
The opportunity to build a team and service clients using your own ideas is exciting, isn't it?
No one would mind me saying that this is a diverse and unique mix of individuals.
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From my very first interview, I had a great feeling about the tree.
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Life is too short to remove the USB safely
The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp.
Having guts always works out for me! - Stefan Sagmeister
As soon as you walk in there is a warm and welcoming atmosphere
I work across an incredibly diverse range of clients at the tree.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
While it is great to learn from each other professionally, there is also an amazing social
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One of the most respected jobs, firefighters work to save lives and property. At Hawkeye, you'll learn valuable firefighting skills and rescue techniques to gain certification that will allow you to be work anywhere in the U.S. You'll train at the state of the art training facilities using the same tools and equipment as our local fire personnel. You'll be prepared when it is time to roll.
The Fire Science program prepares you for an entry-level firefighting career and provides the foundation for a future in fire service management. You will gain knowledge and understanding of building construction, management, and fire behaviors and hazards. Gain hands-on training in:
Designed in cooperation with local fire department officials, the program provides education paths for individuals seeking a fire services career and for practicing firefighters to advance their careers. Credit may be awarded toward the degree for existing certifications and verified industry training.
The Fire Science program offers a combination of evening and online classes. Evening classes begin at 6:00pm or later Monday thru Thursday.
You may be eligible to take the following International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification exams through the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Fire Inspector I, Fire Investigation I, and Fire Investigation II.
The program is recognized as a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution. U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy curriculum and standards are followed.
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing to learning to do." —Pele
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As a future emergency services responder, students need to use good judgment in all areas of their personal, professional, and scholastic interactions and activities; and must keep their records clean. All hospitals, EMS, and fire agencies require background checks for internships, volunteer placements, and employment.
Be aware that character counts and your behavior can sabotage your ability to graduate from this program and your ability to work in the field. Consider what your actions and criminal history says about you….i.e. an OWI conviction indicates that you demonstrate poor judgment by drinking to excess and deciding to drive, which may kill or injure you or another person.
If you want to work in emergency services, avoid these issues:
You will not be employable in emergency services if you have:
Ultimately, potential employers will rationalize your behavior by this criteria: If you know or reasonably believe an action is illegal or will cause harm then the best candidate will take responsibility, demonstrate self-control, and not do it.
Lastly, employers will ask our faculty for references. Students need to know that full-time faculty and adjunct faculty members are constantly formally and informally assessing students in terms of academic performance, attendance, honesty, professionalism, social skills, maturity, and appearance so that we can make objective assessments when asked. Your interactions count, and we are here to mentor you.
Electives — Choose from fire science electives to meet your career needs and interests.
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Graduates working as firefighters in city and county fire departments. With experience, some graduates have advanced their careers to become fire investigators, fire insurance inspectors, or fire protection specialists for city, county, state, and federal governments, private insurance or safety companies, and private fire protection companies.
Source: 2018 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development
The following is a partial list of employers who have hired graduates from this program:
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4 Benefits You Can Enjoy if You Get Bin Hire in Adelaide
Most people hate it whenever their house is messy. They just can't stand the appearance and stench of garbage, not to mention its risk to cause health concerns. As a result, households seek to get mini skips in Adelaide right away.
Hiring skip mini bins in Adelaide is probably the easiest way out in order to solve a rubbish or garbage problem. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of this opportunity.
If you are still skeptical regarding skip hire in Adelaide, here are four of the many benefits you can enjoy:
- Convenience in disposing the garbage – If you make the right move and seek for assistance in rubbish removal, solving your problem would be much easier and more convenient. It only involves a few steps: gather the rubbish, contact the provider to rent a bin, place the garbage inside, and then ask the provider to pick it up. It's that simple!
- Professional assistance in handling different types of garbage – Let's face it – you probably are not aware of the different health risks that go along with garbage mismanagement. Good thing there are expert rubbish removers who can do the job for you. They may even point out which ones are hazardous and which ones are safe.
- Flexible order or hiring options – Bin hire in Adelaide is not complicated, although you have to be detailed. You should decide on the size, the date it should be delivered to your location, and the scheduled pick up.
- Reasonable rates – Doing things on your own may cause you to shell out your own cash. With a service provider, they charge reasonable fees for their services.
These are only four of the numerous benefits you would get once you choose a service provider for your Adelaide skip bins. You may even be amazed how a big task can be easily solved, thanks to your friendly neighborhood garbage disposal experts.
If you are searching for a company that can offer affordable rubbish skips in Adelaide, then you better try Easy Skips. Based in South Australia, Easy Skips has been providing rubbish disposal, Adelaide bin hire, and even property renovation and cleanup for many years.
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When Samsung debuts the Galaxy Note 9 in New York next month, a handful of new accessories will also be present, but now the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo has broken cover early.
The dual charging device, spotted by Roland Quandt, is not intended for two smartphones though. Instead it features charging pad we've seen in the past from Samsung and combines it with a specialised cradle for a smartwatch.
This is the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo (EP-N6100) for the Galaxy Note 9. Charges the Galaxy Watch alongside the phone. pic.twitter.com/VnP10xAhvb
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) July 21, 2018
If we had to take an educated guess, this may be for the Galaxy Watch that's been rumoured. With that device reportedly set for debut at IFA 2018 in September, perhaps the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo is then not destined for a reveal in August as we initially thought.
An even more exciting prospect is Samsung unveiling both the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Watch next month in New York, which would certainly up the desire to watch the live streamed Unpacked event on 9th August.
Shifting back to the wireless charging, it is suggested that the fast charging technology on the Wireless Charger Duo is enhanced compared to its predecessor.
The Galaxy Note 9 is said to sport a mammoth 4 000mAh battery, and if true that would surpass the Galaxy Note 8's 3 300mAh version by some distance. Should Samsung wanted to deliver the same kind of fast charging speeds at the pervious charging pad, it will indeed need to improve its fast charging technology.
That said, my personal experience with fast charging is mixed.
Yes, it's handy when you need a quick 15 to 20 percent charge, but often when charging the battery of my Galaxy S8 to full it leaves the smartphone a bit too warm to the touch.
My colleague Brendyn Lotz says that even his Galaxy S9 gets rather warm when charging from the wall.
As such I often wonder what kind of effect fast charging has on the longevity of smartphone batteries.
With Samsung set to reveal a number of new devices in coming months, it should be interesting to see what other accessories the South Korean company has in store.


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Daily Briefing, April 24
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Waymo, Google's self-driving car spin-off, will reopen an axle plant in Detroit to convert conventional vehicles, mostly Chrysler Pacifica minivans, so they can drive autonomously. It will spend about $13.6 million and create up to 400 jobs at the site. The company will get an incentive grant from the state of Michigan worth up to $8 million.
Other numbers of the day
2,934 and 8,120
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Memorial Day Greetings Wishes Messages: Hello friends, we are back with yet another beautiful article for you which is containing Memorial Day Greetings, Wishes, Messages, Quotes with images and pictures. As it's named describes, it's a day to remember, tribute and say thank you to those military peoples who died for the country. It's also the unofficial start of summer season's vacation in the USA. There is a national holiday as well in the United States Of America for Happy Memorial Day 2017.
Memorial Day Messages, Greetings, And wishes are for them who celebrate this occasion happily and feel good that they are living in the country where people doesn't hastate to sacrifice their life for the country and countrymen. Now below get the best Happy Memorial Day Greetings 2017 for friends, family, and loved ones.
Let us come together and thank all those soldiers who made America victorious. Let us honor them for bringing peace and glory to our country.
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Happy Memorial Day Greetings 2017: This Memorial day celebration is held every year by the Americans with great zeal, glory, honor, enthusiasm, and most probably with happiness as well. Relatives, family members, and friends of those legends go to the church and pray for them. People also visit the graveyard and present the national flag there with great respect and love. Memorial day is always celebrated on the fixed day which is the last Monday of May month but the date may vary.
"Happy Memorial Day!! Take time to reflect on what this day is about. Honoring those who paid the ultimate price for this great country."
Memorial Day is a day to honor those who served our country. People honor these brave men and women in many different ways. I personally like to do so by barbecuing and drinking excessively.
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"Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it. Happy Memorial Day 2017
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A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.
Sendîng wârm wîshes to the ârm forces of Âmerîcâ who hâve âlwâys been fîghtîng for the glory, hâppîness, ând growth of the country ând countrymen. Happy Memorial Day. Mây God bless you!! Memorial Day 2017 Greetings Messages Quotes
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"Freedom is the last, best hope of earth." Lincoln steered the country through the Civil War, saved the Union and ended slavery. Who better to define freedom for us?
The cost of freedom îs âlwâys hîgh, but Âmerîcâns hâve âlwâys pâîd ît. Ând one pâth we shâll never choose, ând thât îs the pâth of surrender or submîssîon.
"Decoration Day is the most beautiful of our national holidays … The grim cannon have turned into palm branches, and the shell and shrapnel into peach blossoms." – Thomas Bailey Aldrich
"There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens can not cure." -Dwight David Eisenhower
The contribution made by the soldiers in bringing freedom to America is beyond expression. Let us thank them for their courage and promise to follow the legacy
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Mostly everyone on that day visits the cemetery or memorials. Memorial Day is followed to be observed on last week of May every year, as a memory of this parade and group gatherings to be arranged. Memorial Day Weekend Images are the most searches on images.google by all the USA peoples. The Memorial Day national moment can take place 3.00 p.m local time every year. Okay, now enjoy these Happy Memorial Day 2017 Images Pictures Photos HD Wallpapers.
Happy Memorial Day 2017
Happy Memorial Day 2017: After the American Civil War in 1868, this day was started oriented as Decoration Day by very few people, especially by the relatives of those brave people's who served their nation in armed forces. Images of Memorial day along with some quotes and messages is the best way to spread the respect towards those soldiers through social sites.
Some people think like Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Remembers Day are the same observation but it's not like this. Because Veterans and Remembers day are observed on 11th of November while there is a different reason for these occasions. Happy Memorial Day Images 2017 are very much popular and provided by many sites on the internet. But we are providing only best Memorial Day Images HD for Facebook friends and family.
Memorial Day Poems
Memorial Day Poems Prayers Poetry
Memorial Day Poems Prayers Poetry: Memorial Day is celebrated in all the schools with great enthusiasm. Many schools organize a patriotic event to show gratitude towards the soldiers and veterans. In addition to it, several schools conduct special programs like poetry, speeches, skits to boost the morale of young generation and also to make them understand the huge sacrifices done by the soldiers.
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This act of bravery is much appreciated on a memorial day though patriotic speeches. This will also encourage the younger generation to participate in the defense and other similar services for the nation's well-being.
They must also thank and address the fearless family of all the soldiers and veterans without their support nothing can be achieved. They have made a huge sacrifice for the country.
A Day to Remember
"There is a day we stop and remember,
The men who fought with bravery.
Those who shed their blood and lost their lives,
So our country could live in liberty.
There is a day we stop and remember
The colors that we love.
The red, white and blue of freedom,
That fit our country like a glove.
White for purity of purpose,
Red for valor during battle,
Blue for justice paid to those who threaten us,
Are the gifts our Lord blessed upon our men.
There is a day we stop and remember,
That our men have not died in vain.
For after every battle is won,
Our country's standards reign.
Wave a flag,
Place a flower upon a grave,
Say a prayer of thanks on Memorial Day.
For the price of freedom was freely paid."
Memorial Day Poetry
Memorial Day Poetry: People are participating in this particular Poetry to pay their homage to their real heroes. People also visit the graveyards on Memorial Day where the soldiers were buried and decorate that place with flowers. This will show the citizens patriotism and love towards their country.
Memorial Day Messages
"In Memory Of You
We want to always remember
The beautiful life you lived
And keep alive the memories we have
Through remembering what you did
For you're so special to all of us,
A wonderful person indeed
Your love, laughter and warm smile
Reflected a heart that believed
Just in the everyday things we do
We remember your faith and love
In the words you spoke to help us through
Is a continued reminder for us
Although we miss you so very much
We know we'll see you once more,
For this is the hope we have in God,
Being re-united in the Lord
And as we gather we'll continue to share
Special times we went through,
For these are memories that warm our hearts
As we honour the memory of you."
Memorial Day Prayers
Memorial Day prayers held by the people for veterans and their family members. This prayer is about the sacrifice done by the people during the war and also for their lives. The prayer is all about Memorial Day heroes. Every year the prayers held at all the church located in the country.
"Today we honor all of you,
Who served your country with pride,
You risked your life for all of us,
As you fought side by side.
Your strength and courage always showed,
No matter what the danger might be,
And you did all of this,
So that we could be free.
Thank you for what you've done,
And now we will all pray,
For each and everyone of you,
On this Memorial Day."
Memorial Day Speeches
Teachers in school and father in Church gives special Memorial Day Speeches. Students and other people also read some Memorial Day Essay and Quotes in public places or in front of their family members and relatives. It continued to be observed more than 100 years. It shows the respect and love from the people to the military people for their sacrifice and hard work for the country. So, below we are providing you some popular Memorial Day Speeches Essay and Quotes. Memorial Day is a national holiday in the USA, for paying homage to the army people.
Memorial Day speeches are an awesome way to tell stories related to patriotism and bravery. This will be loved by both youngsters as well as the elders. This is another great way of thanking them for the selfless service and contributions which they have done for the people of the country. There are several Memorial Day speeches which can be easily accessed from the web. A good orator will make the audience glued with the brave Memorial Day speech.
You can get Memorial Day related documents like images, wallpapers, songs and poems from our websites. This entire website is developed by us to serve the people who love the Memorial Day event.
Memorial Day Speeches
A people persecuted beyond imagination;
To help them he felt, was his obligation.
He joined the army in World War II;
Not knowing his hell would be Eyes of Blue.
When he reached Normandy, the beaches were red.
Crawling over his brothers who lay already dead.
To give this tyrant, this devil his due;
Not knowing his own demons, would be Eyes of Blue.
He rounded a building securing a town;
A young German soldier was just coming round.
He plunged his bayonet, the quicker of the two;
Killing the young soldier, with Eyes of Blue.
He knelt down beside him with tears in his eyes;
How long this moment would last, he did not realize.
He closed the eyes as he thought he should do;
Thinking never again to see those Eyes of Blue.
The victor over many in Germany and Japan;
It was always difficult taking life from a man.
None would haunt him, this he now knew;
As long as the soldier, with Eyes of Blue.
He died an old man, to heaven he went;
For this honorable soldier, mercy was sent.
First time since the war, so sad but true;
A peaceful sleep, not seeing Eyes of Blue.
Memorial Day Essay
Like many of us, I see efforts to separate God from country, and country from religion. I believe, like our nation's founders that our land of America is a land under God, and that it is God who gave us this land where we are free to worship Him. I also believe that without God's intervention our freedom would by now be lost. I dread the thought of the consequences we , as a nation, could face if we continue the ongoing efforts to disregard Him.
I tried, in writing this poem, to instill the importance of God to country.
Memorial Day Poems For Veterans On Facebook: In Facebook, Memorial Day poems posted by few volunteers from the websites. Some of them try to write their poems and post them on Facebook accounts. Few of them organize cultural events on Memorial Day serve for the army people.
The flag of our nation, a flag under God.
To our flag we will always be true.
Stand proud, stand tall with hand over heart,
as we honor the red, white, and blue.
A symbol of freedom. A banner for all
who reside underneath it's proud wave.
Though battered and torn, shattered and worn,
It flies, o'er the home of the brave.
Stand proud, stand tall, with hand over heart,
with respect for this flag we so love.
May this land always be, strong and free,
and protected by God from above.
We are a proud nation. One under God.
It was He who gave us this land.
Free we remain, to praise His great name.
Rise up, and for God make a stand.
Our flag has flown high over battlefields.
Covered caskets of daughters and sons.
Great is the cost, through lives that are lost.
We'll gratefully remember each one.
Stand proud, stand tall, with hand over heart,
with respect for this flag that we love.
May this land always be, strong and free,
and protected by God from above.
The Memorial Day Poems, Prayers, Poetry, Speeches, Essay, nd Quotes convey the emotions, patriotism of the soldiers who have served and lost their lives for the country. The images also come with Memorial Day lines which are taken from some of the famous poems.
Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life. Robin Hayes)
"Heroism is not only in the man but always in the occasion."
"They fell, but o'er their glorious grave. Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save."
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The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission. John F. Kennedy)
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." — Nathan Hale
I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.
Happy Memorial Day Quotes for Loved Once
"Patriotism means supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it the most." – Mark Twain
"Death leaves a heartache no one can ever heal, love leaves a memory no one can ever steal."
"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and their Memories."
Famous Memorial Day Quotes
Memorial Day Quotes from Presidents
Each and every the President of United States honors the sacrifice of the U.S servicemen and women at Arlington National Cemetery, the first Memorial Day observance. Being the remarkable occasion, Patriotic Americans should take a moment from their day of celebration on the brave sacrifices of those who have given their lives for this great nation. So scroll down to find the best Memorial Day Quotes from the Presidents of the United States.
Inspiring Memorial Day Quotes from Presidents
Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.
Photograph of John F. Kennedy JOHN F. KENNEDY
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America. – BILL CLINTON
"For love of country they accepted death." — James A. Garfield
Memorial Day Quotes from Presidents
"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved." — Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor." — George H. W. Bush
"Heroism is not only in the man, but in the occasion." — Calvin Coolidge
Famous & Inspiring Memorial Day Quotes
"Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice." — Barack Obama
"Looking across this field, we see the scale of heroism and sacrifice. All who are buried here understood their duty. All stood to protect America. And all carried with them memories of a family that they hoped to keep safe by their sacrifice." — George W. Bush
"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." — Harry S. Truman
Memorial Day Quotes Ronald Reagan
Happy Memorial Day Sayings
People of America dedicate this day for those who sacrifice their whole life in serving the military of America by visiting memorials, grave, and cemeteries of soldiers to which we are giving so many honors. Many of us like to share Memorial Day messages remembrance, inspirational Memorial Day Sayings among friends, family members, and the close one to exhibit the importance of this patriotic day. We have gathered below some of the best Happy Memorial Day Sayings for the event.
Memorial Day Quotes and Sayings
Victory, you trumpets, over the rich Dead!
There's none of these so forlorn and poor of old,
Be that as it may, kicking the bucket, has made us rarer endowments than gold.
There is nothing amiss with America that can't be cured with what is right in America.
Patriotism is supporting your nation constantly, and your legislature when it merits it.
Happy Memorial Day Sayings and Quotes
Dear Americans, don't ask what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your beloved country."
"United States Of America will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
"Liberty and Freedom, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."
"On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!" Thomas William Parsons
Happy Memorial Day Phrases Sayings
War may sometimes be a necessary evil but no matter how necessary, it is always evil, never a good. – Jimmy Carter
Share and respect to that greatness which is for the brave and fearless soldier who fight in the civil war. We want to thank you for such sacrifice.
This is the day which not only need celebration but we also we should remember those who love us more than their own life.
Happy Memorial Day Sayings
Memorial Day Sayings for Veterans
Even veterans deserve the same honor and respect to that of the martyred soldiers. Veterans also played an important role in getting freedom, peace, and liberty to the nation. So on this memorial day, as the citizen of United States commemorate and pay homage to the great veterans with these inspirational Memorial Day Sayings for Veterans.
Memorial Day Sayings
The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums.
Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys. Look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death!
The only war is the war you fought in. Every veteran knows that.
Inspirational Memorial Day Sayings
The more we sweat in peace the less we bleed in war.
But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, Is their monument to-day, and for aye.
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
The hero is the man dedicated to the creation and / or defense of reality conforming, life-promoting values.
Famous Memorial Day Sayings
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
Have the courage to act instead of react.
America's veterans deserve the very best health care because they've earned it.
Memorial Day Quotes for Soldiers
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"The Lord Giveth and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21). Sometimes, God only lends the world His children only for a little while. No parent plans to bury his or her child but when God sends His Angels to bring His child home; much sooner than we planned, we'll brave the grief that comes and try to understand.
And God will wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying. Neither shall there be anymore pain. For the former things are passed away. Revelation: 21:4
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us so young, but today as a family, we find comfort in knowing that Samquan was a special part of a well-lived life. When God calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Samquan Hakeem Frazier
was born on December 27, 2000 to Sammie Lee Frazier, Jr and Diane Gardner Frazier in Beaufort, South Carolina. He surrendered to the summon of his Creator on Sunday, September 30, 2018, in Jasper County, South Carolina. Samquan was educated in the public school system of Hampton District 2 and he was a senior and a member of the class of 2019. At an early age, he became a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Gifford, SC.
Samquan was affectionately called "Chucko" by his family and friends. He lived a spontaneous life with lots of laughter. The love he showed radiated throughout his family and friends. "Chucko" showed love to everyone he came in contact with.
Samquan was preceded in death by: grandmother, Estalla Gardner and grandfathers, Robert Lee Forrester and Sammie Lee Frazier, Sr.
He leaves to cherish his fond and loving memories: loving parents, Sammie Lee Frazier, Jr. and Diane Frazier; four sisters, Persephine Gardner, Varnville, SC , Samika Frazier, Bronx, NY, Dimineike Jefferson (Timothy) and Precious Frazier all of Columbia, SC; five brothers, Charles Frazier, Bronx, NY, Rockman Gardner (Shaquila), Furman, SC, Hiasan Gardner, Estill, SC, Stephan Morris, Atlanta, GA and Nick German, Columbia, SC; Grandmother, Curlene Frazier, Estill, SC, aunts, Carolyn Wright and Mary Ann Fields both of Estill, SC; uncles, Craig Frazier, Columbia, SC and Willie James (Toni) Mixson, Fairfax, SC; Godmothers, Christine Washington and Vanessa Amaker; Godfather, Levi Bostick and Godsisters Nikeya (Pamper) Frazier and Jazmeia Amaker; Godbrother, Robert Amaker; special friends, Amiya Lewis, JaKhari Roberts, Marcez Brantley, a host of great aunts, great uncles,nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm, Friday, October 5, 2018, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 743 Sumpter Street, Gifford, SC. Funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 6, 2018, Hampton District two Auditorium, 435 Fourth Street, Estill, SC with burial in the Grounder Cemetery, Gifford, SC.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Samquan Hakeem (Chucko) Frazier, please visit our floral store.


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About five years ago, Jane had her future all planned out. A five year plan that included having a college degree, a job, and being married but without children. Rafael, on the other hand, was the polar opposite of Jane. Rafael had no life plans. While at dinner with Rafael and Luisa, Emilio demanded that Rafael get a job or he'd cut him off. Jane's family is extremely proud of her, while Rafael's father was extremely disappointed with him.
Five years later, we're in the present time where Jane and Rafael are trying to register for baby items online. Michael interrupts to talk to Rafael about Sin Rostro. He breaks the news to Rafael that Rose is Sin Rostro. Michael explains about the underground plastic surgery ring, which they have reason to believe that Rose used to alter her own face. Jane views the interaction between Michael and Rafael as a telenovela where the two men slap each other over and carry on dramatic interactions.
Michael asks where Luisa is. Rafael tells Michael she's in the mental hospital for claiming to have a relationship with Rose. Rafael realizes that Luisa is in danger and he needs to get her out of there.
Jane walks in on Rafael having a secret phone conversation. He ends the call and when she asks what it's about, he claims it's about getting Luisa out of the hospital.
Petra walks in wearing a fierce white dress and looking powerful. She tells Rafael she fired the manager and has other changes she wants to make now that she's part owner. First on her list is to strip the Solano name from the hotel and make Rafael a silent partner, ridding him of his duties.
Jane goes to Rafael's penthouse suite but finds him leaving from the room across from his penthouse. She overhears Rafael telling someone not to leave the room and to get some rest. Jane knows Rafael is hiding something from her. She can't help but knock on the door to see who Rafael is hiding in that room. She gets a huge surprise when she sees Roman Zazo.
Michael sees her shortly after and notices she's scared. Unable to lie to Michael, Jane tells him that she just saw Roman Zazo. They go up to the room and Roman tells them that he's actually Aaron Zazo, Roman's twin brother. Rafael invites the both of them in. Rafael hired a private investigator to find Aaron after Roman died. Aaron was at an orphanage in Mexico volunteering but had gotten kidnapped by the cartel.
Rafael is upset that Jane told Michael. She explains that after the phone call she walked in on that she thought it might be his dad that he was hiding. Rafael seems even more upset that Jane doesn't trust him, so he goes off to release his sister from the mental hospital.
Luisa devises a plan to escape from the mental hospital using her mute roommate for assistance. Everything goes according to plan, but the moment Luisa steps a foot out the door she sees Rafael.
They are both shocked to see each other. Rafael explains he got power of attorney and was there to release her. She makes light of the matter and tells him she knows a shortcut of getting back inside. They go back the same way she escaped.
Rafael tries to help Luisa place her bags into the trunk of the car. "We're all responsible for our own baggage." She says they all learned that at the mental hospital. Rafael breaks the news to Luisa that Rose is Sin Rostro. He finally believes Luisa and says how sorry he is for not believing her before.
Jane's BFF at work, Lina, is planning a baby shower for her. Jane isn't sure she even wants a baby shower since they can't decide on whether or not they should have two of everything or one of everything. Lina gives Jane an info sheet to fill out about her and Rafael for the party games. Jane realizes she and Rafael don't know very much about each other at all.


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Community Sport Partnership update…
Happy New Year everybody, we are excited for what this year has in store for the final few months of the Community Sport Partnership project between the University of Hull and West Hull Rugby club.
The partnership has provided opportunities for both the University and West Hull ARLFC to raise the aspirations and future prospects of young people in the local area through participation in sport. It has provided opportunities for players, coaches, families and the local community to engage with events delivered by the University, bringing the campus to the club.
The University have invested significantly in developing its outreach programmes and have provided a wide range of events, workshops and activities to the club.
Here is a recap of what we have done over the past two years. Click here -> CSP Newsletter January 2019


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Researchers discover correlation between BPA exposure, reproductive dysfunction
UCLA researchers demonstrated that BPA, a chemical used in many plastics, caused fertility defects in worms that could still be observed five generations later. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
By Joseph Ong
July 16, 2018 12:20 am
UCLA researchers discovered that exposure to some chemicals may cause reproductive defects in future generations of humans.
In a study published in May, the researchers in the laboratory of Patrick Allard, an assistant professor in the UCLA Institute for Society and Genetics, demonstrated that bisphenol A, a chemical used to strengthen many plastics, caused fertility defects in worms that could still be observed five generations after the parent worms were exposed to BPA. The research suggests environmental chemicals may have similar effects on human health for many generations.
"(Seeing the effects of BPA over many generations) was surprising and very concerning," said Lisa Truong, a graduate student working in the Allard Laboratory and an author of the study.
BPA is a chemical found in plastics, such as water bottles, that can leak into the user's diet, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Previous studies have shown that BPA causes developmental defects in newborn animals and may affect human reproduction and development.
Allard said his lab studies how germ cells, the cells that make sperm and eggs, pass on their memory of environmental conditions, such as diet and chemical exposure. Cells keep track of their memory across generations by tagging their DNA with molecular markers and passing on those DNA marks to the embryo at fertilization, he said.
"We found that (the cellular process of marking DNA) is highly influenced by the environment," he said.
Throughout development, cells mark their DNA to activate or silence particular genes, allowing the cell to choose carefully which proteins are necessary for that specific stage in development, Truong said.
The researchers found reproductive cells from worms that had parents exposed to BPA had fewer silencing marks. This misregulation of DNA marks led to the inappropriate activation of genes in the reproductive cells and caused fertility defects, according to the study.
Jessica Camacho, a graduate student in the Allard lab and the lead author of the study, said she observed that worms whose parents were exposed to BPA had more cellular damage in their reproductive cells and produced fewer viable offspring.
"We saw a lot of defects in the female germline (of worms whose parents were exposed to BPA)," Camacho said. "To see (infertility) double is very significant."
Camacho said she saw this effect even five generations after the parents were exposed to BPA, demonstrating that even offspring who had not been exposed to BPA still inherited the effects of BPA exposure.
Allard said his lab is expanding its work to see if other chemicals, like nicotine from cigarettes or THC from marijuana, also have transgenerational effects. Some of these chemicals have already been implicated in reproductive health, but whether or not their effects carry on through multiple generations, as BPA does, is unknown.
Allard said he is hopeful his work will raise awareness about the relationship between environmental chemicals and human health.
"If we know what we're being exposed to now (affects the health of future generations), then let's act quickly to determine the safety of those chemicals, because our decisions may impact many more people than we originally thought," he said.


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NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft has detected an increase in cosmic rays that originate outside the Solar System. Currently, the probe is approximately 11 billion miles (17.7 billion km) from Earth.
Voyager 2 was launched on August 20, 1977, from the NASA Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida, propelled into space on a Titan/Centaur rocket.
The initial mission plan for the spacecraft specified visits only to Jupiter and Saturn. The plan was augmented in 1981 to include a visit to Uranus, and again in 1985 to include a flyby of Neptune.
Since 2007 Voyager 2 has been traveling through the outermost layer of the heliosphere, a comet-like bubble around the Solar System dominated by solar material and magnetic fields.
NASA scientists have been watching for the probe to reach the outer boundary of the heliosphere, known as the heliopause.
Once Voyager 2 exits the heliosphere, it will become the second human-made object, after Voyager 1, to enter interstellar medium.
Since August 2018, Voyager 2's Cosmic Ray Subsystem instrument has measured about a 5% increase in the rate of cosmic rays hitting the spacecraft. Its Low-Energy Charged Particle instrument has detected a similar increase in higher-energy cosmic rays.
"Cosmic rays are fast-moving particles that originate outside the Solar System," the NASA researchers explained.
"Some of these cosmic rays are blocked by the heliosphere, so we expect that Voyager 2 will measure an increase in the rate of cosmic rays as it approaches and crosses the boundary of the heliosphere."
In May 2012, Voyager 1 experienced an increase in the rate of cosmic rays similar to what Voyager 2 is now detecting.
That was about three months before Voyager 1 crossed the heliopause and entered interstellar medium.
"However, the increase in cosmic rays is not a definitive sign that the probe is about to cross the heliopause," the scientists said.
"Voyager 2 is in a different location in the heliosheath — the outer region of the heliosphere — than Voyager 1 had been, and possible differences in these locations means Voyager 2 may experience a different exit timeline than Voyager 1."
"We're seeing a change in the environment around Voyager 2, there's no doubt about that," said Voyager project scientist Dr. Ed Stone, a researcher at Caltech.
"We're going to learn a lot in the coming months, but we still don't know when we'll reach the heliopause. We're not there yet — that's one thing I can say with confidence."
Source: Sci News


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The Basics of Bamboo Fencing
Bamboo fencing has become popular over the past couple of years due to the uses and benefits it has to offer. Before purchasing the bamboo fence, it is important to understand the basics of bamboo fencing.
What Is Bamboo?
Bamboo is a plant or grass that is hard and hallow. There are many different varieties of bamboo available in the market. Bamboo can be used as a food source for animals or it can be used by humans as construction materials. It is being widely used to make boats, bridges and fences.
About Bamboo Fences
Bamboo fencing is fun, versatile and fashionable, due to the texture and the characteristics it possesses. It is naturally a light tan color, but can be stained in any color you want to fit your decor. The fences can be used both indoors and outdoors in a number of difference and creative ways.
Types and Uses of Bamboo Fences
There are many different types of bamboo fences available in the market and each can be used in a different depending on your need. Most of the fences that you will come across are made from poles, panels or canes that are woven together with a piece of wire. However, these three fences are widely used outdoors. If you are worried about décor and want to use the fences indoors, then you can opt for Reed, Willow, Twig, Dwarf Pine and Fern bamboo fences.
Bamboo fences provide a lot of privacy because they can be woven together. The woven bamboo ensures that no one peeks through the fence. You can also use the fences as dividers in the room, as this will allow you to hide things you do not want people to see. The bamboo poles can be also used to make a patio in your backyard, as it is decorative and the same time protect you from the sun while you enjoy the view. There are many other uses of bamboo fences and are widely used nowadays due to its benefits and uses.
Benefits of Bamboo Fencing
Bamboo fencing is very popular nowadays because of the benefits it has to offer homeowners. The first benefit is that it is eco-friendly. As compared to other types of wood, which take years to grow, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. You can harvest it for wood every three years, as compared to 30 to 50 years other woods take. The second benefit of this type of fencing is that it is very strong and termite resistant. It can withstand different environment conditions such as hurricanes and heavy rainfall. Lastly, it is very cost effective. Bamboo fencing is affordable and can last you a very long time if maintained and cared for properly, as it can rot easily.
Once you know the basics of bamboo fencing, you can easily find the right one for your needs. With many different types of bamboo fencing available, be sure to pick the right one according to your need and décor.


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This is the time of year that most Americans are doing last minute shopping for a special gift or a gift for that someone that is so difficult to buy for but wants to be surprised the most. Ever thought about with the impending travel, keeping financial affairs up to date. Having gotten married later in life it didn't dawn on me that I needed a will or trust until our son was born. I had heard stories about families that perhaps were travelling and the unthinkable happened … a traffic accident. With the impending holiday and time with family and friends, do something for yourselves and your family by getting your financial affairs in order. Here are three tips to help you out:
Make sure adult family members can access your accounts.
Many of us have a running list of all our accounts, usernames, and passwords. It could be three pages long. Does it need updating? Probably the most important thing is that all this information should be kept in one place. What if a family member has to pay a bill, answer an important email, or post a message on Facebook for you? On the news just the other evening someone's son was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. Finally, after three months of trying different passwords, a parent was able to get into one of his accounts.
Keep your beneficiaries up-to-date.
The proceeds of any account that has a beneficiary designation will go directly to that beneficiary regardless of what is stated in a will. That asset will not go through probate. So make sure your beneficiaries are up-to-date. At the end of every year, the beginning of the new year or near tax time is always a good time to do this. Probably most human resource departments have a story of an ex who got the employee's retirement benefits because the beneficiary form was never updated after a divorce.
Get your estate plans in order.
When discussing estate planning, most audience members fear the probate process the most. Many states have an expedited probate process. The key is reducing the amount of assets in your estate subject to probate. It may not be as bad as you think. If you have minor children, you need to have a will. A will is the only place where you can name guardians for your kids. If you have a more complex family situation, you may also want to consider a trust because they can be customized (at a cost). Other important legal documents to consider (depending on your situation) include:
• Advanced Directive for Health Care – includes a Living Will
• Do Not Resuscitate Form
• Power of Attorney
These forms vary by state. A good place to look for them here in Oklahoma is the Oklahoma Health Department or the Oklahoma Bar Association.
For information on wills vs. trusts, organizing important papers, life insurance visit osufacts.okstate.edu.
Don't take life for granted, get your financial affairs in order so the entire family can thankful for all the blessings received each and every day!
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To celebrate the West End transfer of the acclaimed award winning new musical The Grinning Man, which received nightly standing ovations at Bristol Old Vic, we are offering the chance to win 2 tickets to the Opening Night on Monday 18 December. The lucky theatre fan will also receive 2 party passes to the celebratory Opening Night party.
Based on the Victor Hugo classic, The Grinning Man tells the tale of a strange new act with a terrible secret who arrives at the fairground. At first paraded as a freak, and then celebrated as a star, can he find true love in the sightless girl, the only person who can see him for what he is? Helped by an old man, a lone wolf and a blind girl, his story must be told.
From Tony Award-winning director Tom Morris (War Horse), Kneehigh writer Carl Grose and featuring "an outstanding score" (Sunday Times) by Tim Phillips and Marc Teitler, The Grinning Man invites you to be seduced by the darkness.
Previews begin from 6 December and tickets can be booked here.
Please note that this competition has now closed.


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The Lord of the Rings: A Filmmaking Journey
This is a memoir book/pressbook, issued at the end of the trilogy releases.
The Lord of the Rings: A Filmmaking Journey.
Chris Smith (editor).
Release Date
Late 2003, to coincide with the completion of the LOTR trilogy and release of ROTK.
Published by HarperCollins on behalf of New Line Cinema.
Outer Dimensions
9.25″ W x 12.5″ H.
Approximately 0.5″ inch thick.
Page Size
Single page approximately 9″ W x 12.25″ H. Page spread 18″ W x 12.25″ H.
Number of Pages
96 pages.
118 full-color photos.
The Lord of the Rings: A Filmmaking Journey is an exceptionally rare pressbook covering the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy from Director Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema. This hardcover book was published by HarperCollins on behalf of New Line Cinema. It was issued in 2003 as a limited-edition tribute book, celebrating the completion of the trilogy. The book apparently was given only to cast and crew, attendees at the final Oscar night party, and a few select others.
In my research on this book, I have not found a total for the number issued. However, it is definitely rare and very hard to come by. I can recall only having seen about 8 copies of this Filmmaking Journey listed on eBay in 2009-2010 (through May). We should only expect it will become even more scarce and expensive, as interest in Lord of the Rings is renewed by the forthcoming Peter Jackson films based on The Hobbit.
More a memoire and photography album than a marketing pressbook, A Filmmaking Journey focuses on the personal experiences of cast and crew instead of production and promotion information. It includes a total of 101 quotes from all major cast members and most of the lead crew members – director, producers, screenwriters, editor, director of photography, costume and set designers, artists, art director, heads of Weta Workshop, composer, etc.
This lavish volume abounds with the hallmark high-quality photography we've come to expect from the many books related to the LOTR film trilogy. Its 96 pages include nearly 120 color photos, with about 20 double-page spreads and 20 full-page photos. Most photos are at least a quarter page in size. The selection includes many of iconic photos and scenes, as well as behind-the-scenes candid shots.
Covers and End Papers
A sturdy black matt construction-type paper with gilt artwork has been glued onto the original cover. (According to Springlering's excellent eBay review from September 2008, the cover underneath contains a photograph of Aragorn on horseback and has a different title.) This process generally leaves some unavoidable wrinkles and/or ripples in the construction paper cover and the glossy black end papers on each of the several copies I've seen.
The front cover features The Return of the King wordmark and a circle of Tengwar (Elvish) lettering of the inscription found on The One Ring, both in gold foil. The back cover features the New Line Cinema logo, also in gold foil. This construction-paper cover has been glued over the original photographic composition cover (i.e., glued over the library binding which has no dust jacket, because the photographic design is typically adhered right onto the book's cover boards).
Other Features
The pages in Filmmaking Journey are not numbered and the book does not have a table of contents. So I spent nearly 10 hours creating LOTR Collector Notes for this book. The notes include a page-by-page listing of quote-givers, photograph contents and size, and page numbers to make navigating this Journey book as easy as possible. The Collector Notes also include additional details on the background of the book.
Check to see whether the glued-on cover is fully intact and the gold-foil print is sharp. Most covers also include minor ticks and smudges. See if the glossy endpapers have picked up fingerprints.
A Filmmaking Journey has fluctuated significantly through the years. In the mid-2000s, I rarely saw this volume appearing on eBay. When it did, the price often went over $100 and sometimes beyond $200. I think I got mine for $60-something, and that was a bargain at the time. Since then, the price has generally gone down, but $60 seems to be the current average price (2010).
Index to Page Layouts
The pages in this book are not numbered and there is no table of contents. An index of page layouts, photos, and quotations from cast and crew is forthcoming.
First edition of this description: May 2010.


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Photography background manipulation can make your subjects pop, and there are at least three ways to manage it.
- Long telephoto lens. A powerful telephoto minimizes depth of field and shrinks the angle of coverage. You see smaller chunks of background and they get so blurred that viewers hardly notice them. Subtle differences in color and reflectivity retain a "natural" look that is usually less artificial looking than a uniform, painted background.
- Shadow and light. Backgrounds can be darker or lighter than subjects, changing the "feel" of the image.
- Minimum depth-of-focus. Set your lens to an open aperture like f/2.8, 3.5, or 5.6 to help blur the background. The trouble with this is that you can also lose depth need to clearly show the subject. My solution is to increase focal length (a 400mm lens instead of 200mm, for instance,) get extremely close to the subject, and compensate for the long lens's inherently limited depth-of-focus by shooting at f/11, 16, 22, or 32. A close up, screw on diopter "filter" can increase close focus distance of nearly any lens. So can a glassless extension tube between camera and lens.
- Color: Background color or tone can compliment or detract from your subject.
- Clean backgrounds. Beware of cluttered backgrounds with dramatically lighter or darker areas. Bright branches and twigs, for instance, can still create distracting elements even while being blurry.
You can and should preview your shots by using your depth-of-focus preview button if your camera permits it. This stops down the aperture to show you the real effect of the aperture you've chosen. Obviously, a tripod makes all of this much easier. My procedure is to "scout" the image with the handheld camera until I find the right combination of background, light, shadow and color, then set up the tripod. This is a lot easier done with flowers than songbirds!
Photos Illustrating Photography Background Manipulation
Ron Spomer is a self-taught photographer who's been slowly learning the craft since 1972. The switch to digital set him back significantly. "Too many options!" he howls. He still doesn't know how to use Photoshop!


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From Time:
On Feb. 15, 1965, a diffident but self-possessed high school student named Raymond Kurzweil appeared as a guest on a game show called I've Got a Secret. He was introduced by the host, Steve Allen, then he played a short musical composition on a piano. The idea was that Kurzweil was hiding an unusual fact and the panelists — they included a comedian and a former Miss America — had to guess what it was.
On the show, the beauty queen did a good job of grilling Kurzweil, but the comedian got the win: the music was composed by a computer. Kurzweil got $200.
Kurzweil then demonstrated the computer, which he built himself — a desk-size affair with loudly clacking relays, hooked up to a typewriter. The panelists were pretty blasé about it; they were more impressed by Kurzweil's age than by anything he'd actually done. They were ready to move on to Mrs. Chester Loney of Rough and Ready, Calif., whose secret was that she'd been President Lyndon Johnson's first-grade teacher.
But Kurzweil would spend much of the rest of his career working out what his demonstration meant. Creating a work of art is one of those activities we reserve for humans and humans only. It's an act of self-expression; you're not supposed to be able to do it if you don't have a self. To see creativity, the exclusive domain of humans, usurped by a computer built by a 17-year-old is to watch a line blur that cannot be unblurred, the line between organic intelligence and artificial intelligence.
That was Kurzweil's real secret, and back in 1965 nobody guessed it. Maybe not even him, not yet. But now, 46 years later, Kurzweil believes that we're approaching a moment when computers will become intelligent, and not just intelligent but more intelligent than humans. When that happens, humanity — our bodies, our minds, our civilization — will be completely and irreversibly transformed. He believes that this moment is not only inevitable but imminent. According to his calculations, the end of human civilization as we know it is about 35 years away..."
2045: The Year Man Becomes Immortal
Lev Grossman
Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011
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text: Joe and Joshua D'Amato signed back of ILM card (see front of card in the Collectibles area). Obtained through the mail. Mr. worked on "Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest" as a Systems Engineer and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" as a resource manager and Johanna worked on "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" as a CG Production technician and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" as a Visual Effects Production Assistant. .


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Burning Dolomites: colours of autumns in Val Gardena from 12th until 19th September
Burning Dolomites - An inspiring spectacle of nature in Val Gardena. When the summer draws to an end, nature is at peace and the skies seem clearer than ever before, a very special wonder of nature can be observed in Val Gardena.
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Pass a nice week in the Dolomites and Val Gardena immersed in the mountains and wonderful colours of the autumn …


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With spring here and summer right around the corner, it's only fitting that we review another Lum-Tec watch that will fit the seasons. The G series from Lum-Tec is definitely a watch with some hot weather flavor. The collection boasts a total of 10 different color styles to choose from, 4 of which are PVD coated casings. Apart from their distinct colors, the skeletonized case itself is one feature that sets this watch apart the everyday norm that you may be used to. The particular model we are taking a look at is the G5, the blue series of the collection, and comes with a price tag of $535 USD. Let's break it down and see what entails.
45mm width excluding crown
24mm lug width
13mm thick
57mm tip of lug to tip of lug
Weight on leather strap (approx.) 113g/4oz.
316L stainless steel case and crown
Special skeletal design case
Brushed finish
Matte black anti-reflective dial with MDV technology
Sapphire crystal with double side clear anti-reflective coating
Screw lock crown with double diamond sealing system
Threaded stainless steel caseback
200 meters/660 ft. water resistance
Leather strap. 24/22 size
Extra springbars included for fitting other straps
All Swiss made Ronda 515 quartz movement
One year limited warranty
Free lifetime battery replacement
The packaging and presentation by Lum-Tec is one thing you never have to worry about. Packaged inside two shipping boxes, your watch will arrive in the classic Lum-Tec watch box, safe and secure. Included is the Lum-Tec COA, instruction manual, and warranty information for the timepiece all nicely tucked into the box top sleeve. Included with all G series watches is an extra set of spring bars for the convenience of switching out the straps to your preferred choice. Be sure to check one of the inside compartments for the set.
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Sorry, that is one "unatractive" (I'm being kind) wristwatch.
Eh, it's an unconventional design, sure. Unattractive, though? I don't think so… It's got a certain appeal precisely because it's unusual and visually "loud". It's pretty much made to stand out, and in that sense, I'd say it's pretty good-looking.
Also. Kinda wondering who, in the end, won. The widget on the giveaway page (at the time of this writing) isn't showing any entries or winners.
It is interesting to see it in person! Definitelly, the eyecatcher in public!


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Acrylics bottle stoppers. Item 1289, Select by item number.
Hand made in Michigan. Ready to ship.
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Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Even though I keep mine on the front of my truck. Installing your plate on the front of your vehicle will cause the plates to get a patina that over time will change the look of the plate slightly. The one I have on the front of my truck now has been through one Michigan winter and several dozen car washes and has changed very little, but I want customers to be aware that the plate could change slightly over the years. Use caution when going through automatic car washes the plate may be damaged from the process (it has yet to happen, I just have to throw it out there)
Feb 17, 2019
I purchased three bottle stoppers as gifts because they looked like they we decent quality for the price. WRONG. They are beautiful and heavy duty. I will be buying more!
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As we approach the 2014-15 season-opener, MSG Network's Alan Hahn will invite special guests to talk about the past and current Knicks teams in a special video version of his The Knicks Fix podcast.
In Part II of Hahn's conversation with former NBA All-Star and MSG Network analyst Wally Szczerbiak, the two discuss the triangle offense.
Szczerbiak has plenty of experience defending the triangle, having gone up against Phil Jackson's Lakers many times in his career.
"It's so good with spacing," Szczerbiak said. "That's going to help Carmelo Anthony a lot."
Editor's Note: Stay tuned for more video from Hahn's conversation with Szczerbiak and the complete interview in an upcoming edition of The Knicks Fix podcast.
However, Szczerbiak warns that it might not be an instant success.
"A lot of these guys have spent their whole careers in a different system," Szczerbiak said. "It's going to take some time to adjust to this offense when you're not accustomed to it."
We'll find out how the Knicks are adjusting when they take the court for their season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, Oct 29.


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Feeling torn apart by the Taylor family's recent move, best friends Ashley Sanchez (Ash) and Ashlee Taylor (Lee) set out to find an activity they can enjoy together. Being so different from one another, this isn't as easy as it sounds. Ash wants to teach Lee some basketball moves, while Lee hopes to share her love of art with Ash. But sharing their hobbies doesn't go as planned, and soon Ash and Lee worry that they will never find the perfect activity for the two of them.


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Hill's Prescription Diet a/d Has Many Uses
Prescription Diet a/d. Are you familiar with it?
Not many people are.
a/d is the only Hill's food that is not species-specific. One food is used for both dogs and cats.
a/d is complete nutrition all by itself and is the consistency of applesauce. It is excellent for pets who don't feel well, have recently had oral surgery and can't eat solid food and for pets who need to be syringe- or tube-fed.
It's great for finicky eaters who need a little "soup" on top of their food, yet their owners are in my camp on not feeding people food.
You don't need a prescription for Prescription Diets, although they are carried exclusively by veterinarians because medical advice is needed for their proper use.
See you tomorrow, Dr. Randolph.
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Chuck McGehee says:
Hello, my 15 years old healthy cat loves Prescription Diet a/d very much!!! I am wondering can she eat a/d everyday?
Dr. James W. Randolph says:
We veterinarians use a tool from Hill's Pet Nutrition called the "Key To Clinical Nutrition," ("Key," for short) in which every Hill's Prescription Diet and Science Diet food is listed, explained and analyzed. The Key describes Prescription Diet a/d as a "nutritional aid during recovery." To be sure, you could call the experts at Hill's at 1-800-445-5777 and ask their advice, but my interpretation is that it should be used short-term due to its high fat content and somewhat elevated phosphorous and sodium content. Give them a call to be sure.


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You may not find her work too pretty, but it really isn't supposed to be. Cindy Sherman is quite an inventive, interesting photographer, and one of the most commercially successful photographers of our time. Sherman's work is very characteristic: she photographs herself in all of her pictures.
"Everyone thinks these are self-portraits but they aren't meant to be. I just use myself as a model because I know I can push myself to extremes, make each shot as ugly or goofy or silly as possible." here.
"I think I always resented the fact that people thought I was trying to entertain them with my multifaceted, chameleonlike character changes. Although I liked doing that, I wasn't out to fool people and say 'Guess which one is me.'" (here)
"Cynthia "Cindy" Morris Sherman (born January 19, 1954) is an American photographer and film director, best known for her conceptual portraits. … Through a number of different series of works, Sherman has sought to raise challenging and important questions about the role and representation of women in society, the media and the nature of the creation of art. Her photographs include some of the most expensive photographs ever sold. Sherman lives and works in New York." (here)
I love that her photos are definitely, clearly 'fine art'. And that her photos are both, totally NON documentarian and also documentarian. By that, I mean that her work is definitely based on idea and subject, rather than totally on subject (as a lot of beloved photography work is, e.g. National Geographic, famous portraits, etc.), but it is still presented in a way common to most subject-based work. All the photos exist to make a statement, yet they are usually presented to her audience in a traditional portrait.
"The still must tease with the promise of a story the viewer of it itches to be told." (here)
Her intention behind her work:
"The work is what it is and hopefully it's seen as feminist work, or feminist-advised work, but I'm not going to go around espousing theoretical bullshit about feminist stuff." (here)
" I didn't want to make "high" art, I had no interest in using paint, I wanted to find something that anyone could relate to without knowing about contemporary art. I wasn't thinking in terms of precious prints or archival quality; I didn't want the work to seem like a commodity." (here)
"I was feeling guilty in the beginning; it was frustrating to be successful when a lot of my friends weren't. Also, I was constantly being reminded of that by people in my family making jokes." (here)
"When I do work, I get so much done in such a concentrated time that once I'm through a series, I'm so drained I don't want to get near the camera." (here)
So, a couple weeks ago, I was listening to This American Life podcast (amazing, by the way), and Ira Glass told a story about how he and his friend went to go see a show of Cindy Sherman's work at MoMA in New York City. Apparently, while they were looking at the photos in the gallery, a woman came up to them and told them that she was Cindy Sherman. And they were totally excited and hesitant (I mean, look at her work! They are all photos of her disguising herself! Could it be her? Could it be her disguising herself? Could it be a total impostor?). And then, at the end of their meeting, the woman 'admitted' that she was not, in fact, Cindy Sherman.
Anyway, Ira interviews the friend he was with at the time to discuss the incident, and then actually gets Cindy Sherman on the phone (on the show) and asks her about the situation. He ends the segment by asking listeners to write in to the podcast if they had similar experiences, if they heard anything about the situation, etc. I think the story is actually immensely fascinating. Because what an ingenious and curious thing to happen! And also, even if the incident was totally independent of Cindy Sherman, the lady that did do this totally made the audience think about the work long after Ira and his friend had left the gallery. Anyway, it is a fabulous episode, I definitely recommend it!
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