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Spring has arrived and Easter is just around the corner. I found this sweet paper mache bunny in the craft store and it was just what I was looking for. I chose the forsythia silk flowers as a neck wreath because, for me, forsythias are the harbingers of spring! That bright yellow puts such a smile on my face!
I hope you can see the time I put into this bunny – painting individual furry hairs all over his/her body. This was such a labor of love for me. I add love into all my pieces and this one got an extra dose! I think this bunny looks alive!
Measurements: Approximately 7¾-inches tall and 5-inches wide.
This is a hand-painted one-of-a-kind designed by me and is for decorative purposes only.
Price is $24.95 plus $8.60 Priority Shipping within the USA only.
I have bunnies on my mind! This is a piece I designed and hand painted with Spring and Easter images running through my mind. This is painted on a piece of wood with acrylic paints and totally sealed. There is a jute cord for a hanger.
I combined a bunny and an egg all in one design and the crossed ears were such a cute detail! I hope this piece puts a smile on your face and welcomes spring to your home!
Measures: 10-inches tall, 4½-inches wide and ½-inch thick.
I have made an e-pattern of this piece available if you'd like to try to paint your own that can be that can be ordered on my website.
This is a one-of-a-kind piece and is for decorative purposes only.
Price is $14.00 plus $8.60 priority shipping within the USA only.
I am always on the lookout for a unique piece. This copper tub was a true find! It came in two pieces, the tub itself and the copper band on the bottom. I chose these colors because I find them to be very comforting, may be “French Country” in style and it was just fun to paint! I did leave the copper surface on the inside of the tub unpolished as I love the patina of aged copper.
I did paint the bottom of the tub as it was discolored and the green is a repeat color in the design. This would be an excellent accent for a bathroom (perhaps with soap balls inside the tub?). I did produce a photo with a grouping of my 3 pieces with some soap bars inside.
Measurements: 5-inches tall and 5-inches wide.
Price is $22.95 plus $13.00 shipping within the USA only.

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From malware on Google’s Android phones to the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency trying to understand how stories or narratives impact security and human behavior, the security world certainly is never boring. Here we take a look at 20 security stories that have shaped the industry in the past few months.
Is retaliation the answer to cyberattacks?
Should revenge assaults be just another security tool large IT shops use to counter cyberattacks? It’s a controversial idea, and the law generally frowns on cyberattacks in general. But at the Black Hat DC conference in January, some speakers took up the issue of whether and how organizations should counterattack against adversaries clearly using attack tools to break into and subvert corporate data security. One idea that got plenty of attention here was the notion of exploiting vulnerabilities in attack tools and botnets to try to determine what the attacker was going after or feed fake data, or even dive into the attacker’s network lair.
Point-of-sale payment processing devices for credit and debit cards are proving to be rich targets for cybercriminals due to lax security controls, particularly among small businesses, according to a report from Trustwave. Trustwave, which investigates payment card breaches for companies such as American Express, Visa and MasterCard, conducted 220 investigations worldwide involving data breaches in 2010. The vast majority of those cases came down to weaknesses in POS devices. “Representing many targets and due to well-known vulnerabilities, POS systems continue to be the easiest method for criminals to obtain the data necessary to commit payment card fraud,” according to Trustwave’s Global Security Report 2011.
The Google Android Market for apps is supposed to be an apps showplace, but the fact that Google this week yanked down about 50 Android apps it found out were malicious came as something of a jolt to many in the security industry. “We believe they all had the same malware,” said Kevin Mahaffey, CTO at Lookout Mobile Security, which has taken to calling it the DroidDream infection. The apps were released under the Google-registered developer names “Kingmall2010,” “we20090202” and “Myournet,” which Lookout Mobile suspects are all the same person or group. At least one of the malicious apps is based on stolen software that was Trojanized and submitted to Google. Most of the malicious Google Android apps to date have been on third-party Web sites, but this week’s episode of the malicious Google Apps on the Android market calls into question the vetting process.
TAGS: American Express American Express Company Android attack tools Botnet Computer insecurity Computer network security Computer security Computing CTO DC Google Google Inc. Kevin Mahaffey Lookout Mobile Security Malware MasterCard MasterCard Incorporated payment processing devices point-of-sale devices Point-of-sale payment processing devices security tool Smartphones stolen software Technology/Internet U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Visa Visa Inc.

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Over three decades ago, Randy Merrell began designing and manufacturing handmade custom boots for a small group of outdoor enthusiasts. Even back then Backpacker Magazine was calling them, “The best hiking boots ever made.” Since then we’ve come a long way – a journey that has helped shape our products, our people, and our purpose to become one of the world’s top manufacturers of outdoor equipment. From our very first custom made hiking boots to our latest product innovations, we make all of our products with four core values in mind: Comfort, Durability, Design, and Versatility. It’s all about removing the barriers to enjoying the great outdoors.
Merrell took on the improbable when a few of our mountain ambassadors came to us with a request: build a shoe that has never been built before. One that was light and flexible enough to propel someone up the mountain, yet stable and protective enough to give someone confidence on the charge back down. These athletes simply feel called to “Moving Quickly in the Mountains.” Out of this came the MQM FLEX, our fastest light hiker to date.
The MQM features the FLEXCONNECT Midsole that flexes with your foot for unparalleled connection, a ballistic mesh upper mapped over high-wear areas for increased durability, and durable M-Select Grip+ rubber provides grip when things get technical.
MQM: Everything You Need to Move Quickly in the Mountains, Nothing You Don’t.

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The MOTU 4Pre is a compact, portable hybrid audio interface which can be connected via either FireWire or USB. It features 4 mic preamps, each phantom power and a -20dB pad. 2 of these also function as guitar inputs. There are 4 sets of stereo outputs, 2 pairs on analogue stereo TRS, a dedicated headphone out as well as digital S/PDIF out.
The 4pre combo mic/guitar inputs are equipped with pristine, transparent preamps and offer individually adjustable 48V phantom power and -20 dB pad. All settings can be adjusted directly on the front panel, or from the 4pre's CueMix software running on your computer. Mic inputs can be operated individually or in stereo pairs, as needed.
Without proper impedance levels, direct "DI" guitar input won't sound right when you run it through your guitar amp plug-ins and virtual stomp boxes. The 4pre's two guitar jacks provide high-impedance load characteristics suitable for passive and active pickups alike, to deliver proper guitar tone to your host software. For even more authentic feel and response when using virtual guitar amp and cabinet plug-ins, use a ZBox guitar impedance adapter.
The 4pre analog inputs are designed to be flexible, so that you can address a wide range of recording situations. The line inputs provide proper level matching for keyboards, analog mixers, effects processors, or other gear with either -10 dB or +4 dB reference level input.
Connect a pair of powered studio monitors to the main outs. The separate line outs can be used for a variety of purposes, either mirroring the main outs (perhaps for a 2nd set of studio monitors) or acting as a completely independent output pair (for a separate mix going to a mixing board or stage wedges, for example).
A second phone jack can be life-saver when you need to finish the mix with your colleague in close proximity to family or neighbors you don't want to disturb. The left-hand phone jack always mirrors the main outs, and the "Main" volume knob controls both. The right-hand phone jack has added flexibility: it can mirror the main outs, with independent volume control, or it can mirror any other 4pre output pair.
Digital transfers are an essential fact of daily studio life. The 4pre's standard S/PDIF input and output make stereo digital transfers a snap, with optional external clocking and support for sample rates up to 96 kHz.
The 4pre preamps deliver clean sound, 60 dB of gain, and adjustments in approximately 1 dB increments using the front-panel trims or the on-screen CueMix software. The gain adjustment itself is smooth because it is analog, but the digital control gives you both precision and the ability to save and recall trim settings. So you get the best of both worlds: analog trim with digital precision and control. Trim is adjusted at the input, before the mixer, so it applies to all mixes. Mix levels are controlled separately from trim, so you never sacrifice sound quality for a balanced mix. The S/PDIF digital inputs can be trimmed, too.
6 x 8 audio interface for Mac and Windows - All channels are available simultaneously and operate independently.
Hybrid FireWire/USB 2.0 connectivity - Connects to your Mac or PC via either bus-powered Firewire or hi-speed USB2.
8-bus digital mixer - Routes and mixes all six inputs to any output pair.
Four separate mixes - Each output pair (main outs, line outs, S/PDIF out, and phones) can have a completely different mix of all six inputs, with or without computer tracks.
Four mic inputs with combo jacks - Flexible combo jacks provide four XLR mic inputs, two hi-Z 1/4" guitar inputs, and stereo line-level (+4/-10) input. Mic inputs provide individual preamps, phantom power, 20 dB pad, Precision Digital Trim™, and plenty of gain.
Stereo main outs - On balanced TRS quarter-inch jacks. Connect directly to powered speakers (or other line-level analog destination).
Digital I/O - Stereo 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF digital input and output.
Two headphone outputs - Independent volume control for each phone output. Output can be either the same or completely independent.
Support for HD audio - Supports standard sample rates up to 96 kHz.
Precision Digital Trim™ - Digitally controlled analog trim on all inputs provides adjustments in approximately 1 dB increments. Fine-tune the balance of your inputs and then save/recall trim configurations.
Front-panel mixing and control - Each input has its own dedicated volume knob. Control multiple mixes with clear feedback from front panel LEDs and metering.
Front-panel volume control of main outs and headphone jack - Independent volume control of the main outs and phone output, or mirror the main outs on both phone jacks.
CueMix™ FX cross-platform mixing software - Attractive on-screen graphic mixing with an instrument tuner and audio analysis tools including real-time FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot and linear or polar phase analysis.
Stand-alone operation - Bring the 4pre to your gig, with or without a computer. Just plug in the included power adapter and you are ready to go. Need to tweak the mix? Just turn the front-panel knobs.
Expandable - Add additional interfaces for more I/O as your needs grow.
Time code support - Directly resolves to (or generates) time code via any quarter-inch input or output, without the need for an extra synchronizer.
Direct Digital Synthesis™ (DDS) - DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the 4pre is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code.
DC-coupled TRS outputs - Can be used with Volta™ (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.
Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via FireWire or USB2 - Compatible with all current and recent generation Macs and PCs.
Native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 8/7/Vista - Includes ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI drives. Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software.
Fully compatible with 3rd-party software - 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs.
Includes audio workstation (DAW) software - Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Mac with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
Bus-powered FireWire operation - No need for external power when operating as a FireWire interface connected to a computer. A power supply is included for stand-alone or USB2 operation.
Compact form factor - Chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears and front and back panel knobs and connectors: 9.5 × 7 × 1.75 inches (24.13 × 17.78 × 4.45 cm). Knobs and connectors extend up to 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from front and back panels, adding 1 inch (2.54 cm) to depth. With rack ears attached, fits one half of a standard 19 inch (48.26 cm) rack at 1U high.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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2007-08: Jace Coyle posted 1 goal and 8 assists in 52 games with the Spokane Chiefs. Was traded to Medicine Hat in the off-season.
2008-09: Posted 8 goals, 16 assists, 74 PIM, and a minus-13 in 72 games with Medicine Hat.
2009-10: Posted 10 goals and 36 assists in 68 games with Medicine Hat of the WHL. Also posted a plus-14 rating and 64 PIM. Posted 3 goals and 1 assists in 12 playoff games. Signed an entry-level deal with the Dallas Stars in July 2010.
2010-11: Finished his overage season with the Medicine Hat Tigers with 22 assists, 28 points and a plus-18 rating in 49 games. He came up with a huge performance for the Tigers in the postseason, registering 15 points (to lead all club d-men by more than double, fourth on the club overall) in 15 games. Additionally, those 15 points were third among all Western League defensemen. Saw copious amounts of power play time.
2011-12: Coyle split his first pro season between Dallas affiliates Texas (AHL) and Idaho (ECHL). Coyle saw limited ice time with the Texas Stars – appearing in 48 games – and was minus-ten with 1 goal, 4 assists and 6 penalty minutes. Texas missed the AHL playoffs after finishing last in the West Division. Coyle was loaned to Idaho for three games in December and spent most of January with the Steelheads. In 13 ECHL games he was minus-three with 2 assists and had 10 penalty minutes.
Smooth skating offensive defenseman that can quarterback a power play to some degree. Speedy puck rusher whose right-handed shot is an asset with the man advantage. Shies away from physical contact even at the junior level. Needs to improve his positioning, he won’t be able to “recover” as well at faster levels. Plays a pretty laissez-faire defensive game which makes him a tough sell at even strength. Questionable decision maker.
Will try for a spot with Texas of the AHL, but may start out in Idaho (ECHL).

industry_corpus2: Sports


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Understanding the role of Social Media Optimization in the development of web visibility. Define its strategy for social media optimization to suit your goals and objectives.
What the SMO and why use it?
Design and deploy its SMO action plan based on their objectives and targets.
-Create a community: what methodology and action plan put in place?
-Prepare the company SMO and dialogue with users.
-Golden rules for the perfect resistor.
-Objective 100,000 Fans (methods the pros).
-How to automatically inform drivers of your blogs new content?
-How to create useful SEO links?
Establishment of a buzz campaign (viral marketing).
- The free online marketer of tools.
- Audit and analysis of the visibility of the participants on social media.
After training, assistance (free) videoconferencing will be offered to students so that they stay in touch with our expert and they can carry out their projects.


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AURA combines diverse internal processes in every facet of the organization’s operation & automates key quality management tasks. An automated audit management system can dramatically reduce the time & effort involved in preparing for and conducting audits.
Manage the complete audit lifecycle from audit planning and scheduling to the implementation of Post audit recommendations.
Seamlessly plan & schedule meetings, meeting rooms, sync the meeting schedule in outlook and capture meeting minutes.
Facilitates user to create & assign task, monitor the task status, trigger reminders to assigned individual and manage the task effectively.
Create training schedules, list required / optional attendees, sync the training schedule in outlook and send alerts, reschedules effortlessly.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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Home English Is Ludhiana really a Smart city?
Is Ludhiana really a Smart city?
Known as the Manchester of India, the city Ludhiana is famous for many things be it hosiery products or others. From the spare parts of aeroplanes or tyres of branded luxurious cars there is huge manufacturing in the city. Ludhiana is even the biggest industrial area of Punjab.
But, Is Ludhiana really a smart city?
With increasing number of businesses or start-ups there is rise in problems in the city as well.
The traffic situations in Ludhiana are so getting worse that nearly 10 persons die every day on Punjab roads. The city not only has the highest road kills but National Crime Records Bureau [NCRB] says Ludhiana is on number 3rd in percentage rise in road accidents.
Not only this, even there is increased pollution in the city.
Moreover, there are many issues to be tackled – The issues that lead to life-harming situations.
For instance, the open electric wires on roads those are not only dangerous to human beings life but are also dangerous for animals and birds. No appropriate control on traffic signals that let youth over speed and to that no maintenance or procurement of roads.
So, Is Ludhiana really a smart city?
Is developing on business notes means being smart?


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Ukin' pets? We think so! An adorable plushy set of toys, featuring a little ukulele and a music note, is the perfect addition to any fur friend's repertoire. So, whether you're inducting Fluffy into the band or looking to give 'em a good time, this set is a must have.
**NOTE**: Uke measures 5" long, music note is about 3" wide; each filled with catnip.


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The Novero TheFirstOne features Bluetooth connectivity and can pair with more than one device. The headset also features dual microphones for noise reduction and DSP technology to filer background noise. The Novero TheFirstOne is also designed to be a sort of fashion accessory with a special clip. Included with the headset is a DC adapter for the car, a necklace, and an AC adapter to charge in the home.
The Novero TheFirstOne was the easiest headset to pair with my iPhone 3GS that I have used. With my iPhone, I simply turned the Novero TheFirstOne on in pairing mode by holding the button for a few seconds and turned Bluetooth on my phone. The iPhone asked if it was ok that the Novero TheFirstOne paired with it, I clicked yes and the pairing was done. I didn’t even have to enter a pin number.
The Novero TheFirstOne is a short and squat headset that is very attractive and comes packed in an attractive box. My review unit was white and fit comfortably in my ear. The headset ships with an ear clip to help keep it in your ear. I found that the ear clip was required because the earpiece is a bit heavy and gravity pulled it out of my ear a few times without the clip in place.
A bag full of accessories for the headset comes with the device including several tips for the earpiece. With the ear clip in place, the headset stays where you put it with no issues at all. You can run, walk, and climb stairs without worrying that the headset will fall out of your ear.
Call quality is very good with the Novero TheFirstOne. It does a great job removing background noise in a noisy room. For instance, I was able to make a call with a bunch of five-year-old girls in the next room, and the person on the other end didn’t ask me what all the ruckus was because most of the noise was eliminated.
Answering calls is as easy as hitting the button on the front of the device and ending calls is done the same way. The only part I didn’t like about the Novero TheFirstOne was the super sticky tape that is used to hold the headset on the pronged clip that the device ships in. The tape was so sticky that it actually pulled the white back that is beneath the earpiece.
The Novero TheFirstOne is a very nice headset for the user who is as worried about looking good as they are about sounding good. With the Novero TheFirstOne, you can get both good looks and good performance, which often don’t go hand in hand.


text: A Gluten-free Chocolate cake! Perhaps I ought to have a little more confidence in myself - baked it, didn't bring it to my grandpa's birthday party. But we had a go at it yesterday, and it was pretty yummy!


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This example uses the Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) v2.0 endpoint.
//  This should be the port in the localhost callback URL for your app.
//  The callback URL would look like "http://localhost:3017/" if the port number is 3017.
//  Provide a SPACE separated list of scopes.
//  The Microsoft account owner would interactively accept or deny the authorization request.
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These accounting software solutions have been tested and rated by more than 100 businesses, recommended to efficiently streamline your accounting efforts small to enterprise.
BQE Core is an integrated cloud-based solution that offers business accounting, time tracking, project management, and business intelligence. Core supports a wide range of industries, including accounting, architect firms, engineering, legal services and many more.
You can access BQE Core from any browser or device and experience full functionality, the native mobile apps includes iPhone and Android devices. Core also carries over 200 customizable report templates to generate different invoice types from; retainer, recurring, hourly, fixed, per complete and more. Core is designed for; Accountants, CPA's, Architects and Engineers, Legal professionals.
FreshBooks software is an online invoicing and time tracking service that saves you time and looks professional. Freshbooks believes financial record keeping should be easy, fast, and even fun, but still detailed enough to satisfy accountants.
PBS is a complete, back office accounting package that also offers complete business solutions to meet the needs of small to medium sized companies. We serve many markets including accounting, manufacturing, distribution and even retail.
PBS focus on smaller company means their solutions are "right sized" and affordable That means you don't need to invest money in applications you don't need. Instead, PBS will allow you to invest in a decision support system designed to meet your needs.
Zoho Books Sofware is an online accounting tool that allows you to easily manage money flowing in and out of your business. You can Manage customers and invoices, while keeping expenses in check.
Record, monitor and reconcile your bank accounts and transactions, and collaborate with your accountant in real-time. Zoho Books tool helps you make better, more informed decisions and stay on top of your business.
Patriot Software is a simple cash basis accounting for small business owners. Business owners can pay and print unlimited 1099s and 1096's, create invoices, record payments, track unpaid invoices all in one software.
Brightpearl cloud software gives you real-time accounting insight, combining orders, inventory, customer data, accounting and reporting into a single, reliable retail management system.
Your business can gain the efficiency and insight you need with real time integrated inventory, cash flow, profitability by SKU and channel, customer purchase behavior with many more features.
Synergize Base by MICRODEA: Capture, verify, process – get it right, and the result is improved cash flow. Unlocking the hidden value in Accounts Receivable is an important goal for all transportation and logistics companies. Not only does automating the process save administrative time and effort, but it significantly reduces customer payment delays, minimizes the potential for human error, and dramatically improves cash conversion cycles.
Do you have an accounting software solution you will like to include in our directory?

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We are one of Sydney's leading distributors and fabricators of colorbond, copper, zinc and aluminium products.
The most reliable supplier for your metal roofing projects, made to your specifications with unbeatable value and service. Contact us today!
SRSC is the premier supplier of metal roofing and wall systems for architectural, industrial, commercial and residential applications. Innovative products and on time service is what makes SRSC a reliable supplier for your metal roofing projects. We are proud to say that we use only the best in quality materials, for Copper, Colorbond, Zinc.
Purchasing metal roofing materials from SRSC entitles you to unmatched service by knowledgeable people who can guide you through all aspects of steel roofing. Contact us to discuss your metal roofing requirements and to obtain a price and delivery information.
Huge range of roofing and cladding products made by SRSC and big brands.
Customised gutters and downpipes made from all metal materials.
Half round gutters from biggest brands as well as custom made by SRSC team.
SRSC can fold a wide range of standard or custom flashings to suit your requirements.
Custom made rainwaterheads with great designs from colorbond, zinc and copper.
SRSC offer Spring Seal Pipe Flashings to suit a huge range of roof penetrations.
Colourise your steel with you preferred colours.
Best insulation products for residential or commercial purposes.
© Steel Roofing Supply Centre. All Rights reserved.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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Primary Support: 8 13/16 x 10 3/8in. (22.4 x 26.4cm); Unframed, i.e., solid tertiary support: 9 x 10 1/2in. (22.9 x 26.7cm); and Framed: 11 x 12 5/8 x 1 1/2in.
A composition of various fruits in a compote on an ambiguously-defined mat or tabletop with a blank background. The compote is two-handled, the brown rim flowing outward to form the handles; its foot is alternately blue, red, and black; the body is yellow with blue stripes. A large green melon fills much of the bowl of the compote. Other fruits include barberries, currants, a peach, and a pear. Several leaves are also shown. Artist unidentified.
The 1 1/4-inch gilded and molded frame is a period replacement.
Label:The glossy, tightly-woven silk support enhances the crispness of this composition of fruits, which are shown in an especially gaily decorated compote. Theorem pictures were usually executed on velvet or paper; why this artist chose silk is unknown. The piece has a history of having been handed down in the Saben family of Winchester, New Hampshire.
Provenance:Miss Nellie Saben, Winchester, New Hampshire; Miss Adeline T. Joyce, Franconia, New Hampshire; purchased by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller in 1933 and given by her to CWF in 1939.


text: This river does not discharge itself into the sea, but flows entire through two lakes, and is lost in the third. This is a lake of vast circumference; it resembles the sea, but is more nauseous in taste; it breeds pestilence among those who live near by its noisome odour; it cannot be moved by the wind, and it affords no home either to fish or water-birds. These strange waters support what is thrown upon them, as on a solid surface, and all persons, whether they can swim or no, are equally buoyed up by the waves.

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Agitate the tank for at least 20 seconds. Valve adapter positional. Moisten the surfaces with water prior to application. The cylinder can be used in all directions. Finish by pressing the plunger to stop the leaking of the foam. Fill the cavities for about 80%, since the foam will continue to expand. Shake the bottle regularly during application. Moisten the surface each time if the application is made in layers.
+35° C (it is around 20° C-25° C).
Fugabella Eco Silicone, various colors.

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


text: The Roman Fano starts from the Arch of Augustus. Always the symbol of the city of Fano, in Roman times was the main gateway to the colony Julia Fanestris, deduced from the Emperor Augustus on the site of a settlement developed around Republican Fanum Fortunae (temple dedicated to the goddess Fortuna). Built at the point where the Via Flaminia engages in the Decumano Massimo, the monument is given, through the inclusion of frieze, 9 a.d. Made externally in squared blocks of Istrian stone, the door is divided into two smaller side frames and a central frame: the keystone of the latter is decorated with a representation of today's most recognizable animal. The stones from the attic, demolished by the Duke of Urbino Federico da Montefeltro in 1463, were reused in the construction of the adjacent church of San Michele.

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Apply here for the latest govt jobs in the field of engineering. RAJSHREE Build Tech Pvt Ltd Recruitment For Civil Engineers – Site Engineer – Site Coordinator invites Civil engineering degree holders to apply for this job. In this article, you will get complete details regarding this job. Follow the article below for this job details.
Rajshree Build Tech Pvt Ltd is the name behind many of the India’s most advanced and prestigious facilities. We have been providing our clients with reliable solutions to their most complex construction challenges. Today, we are recognized as a regional leader in the industry, for our strength in traditional construction methods and for our creative, fresh approach to cutting edge technologies and delivery systems.
Our expertise spans the construction industry spectrum, from smaller renovations to multi-million rupees projects. We specialize in healthcare and industrial facilities, commercial, institutional and educational buildings, telecommunications and data centres, as well as infrastructure projects such as water and waste water treatment plants.
Required Educational Qualifications- The candidates who are willing to apply for RAJSHREE Build Tech Pvt Ltd Recruitment For Civil Engineers should possess a full-time degree in civil engineering from a recognized university/institute.
making DPR / WPR, making BBS/ billing, schedules, attending meetings, overall in charge of the site.


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I’ll admit it, I’m the first one to grab a broom and wave it at the marauding crows as they move en mass through the ‘hood in the spring, looking for eggs to steal.
Aside from being so clever, it’s the bonds they make among their families that I so admire.
Always on the lookout for one another, ready to face together whatever may come their way.


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This is a game of skill. Guide the ball to it's home in the shortest possible time. Use the left and right arrow keys to bounce the ball on and off the sides to guide the ball towards it's destination.
New levels are added all the time, so check back for updates.
If you like this game then join the Spinball Facebook Group to swap tips and tricks, and get the latest news and updates.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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AlzheimersNet is your comprehensive guide to memory care in Cordele, GA. Memory care facilities offer housing and care for people age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia. Memory care empowers seniors who have memory loss to stay as active and engaged as possible, while living in a dignified, comfortable and secure setting. Our local Senior Living Advisors are widely knowledgeable about memory care in Cordele, GA and surrounding areas. After an initial consultation, your advisor will prepare a list of memory care facilities that fit your loved one's essential requirements for care and living preferences, as well as your family's budget.
The official website for the city of Cordele is http://www.cityofcordele.com.
Cordele is a city in Crisp County, Georgia, United States. The population was 11,147 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Crisp County.Cordele calls itself the Watermelon Capital of the World.
Nourishing meals are provided to residents, vegetarian menu options are available for all meals, this community has been built specifically for the purpose of memory and dementia care, residents who drive will find parking available to them, and aging in place allows residents to remain in one location as their care needs change.
This community has been built specifically for the purpose of memory and dementia care, trained staff can administer injectable medication, the property has a nurse that is able to administer injectable medicine, this community was built in 1996, and this location was renovated in 2007.
Licensed nurses are on staff to help you, Antebellum Grove Senior Living is skilled in behavioral issues that some residents might have, residents who drive will find parking available to them, respite care is offered, and the community is licensed for 69 residents.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Beings from a distant civilization are on a mission to seek help from any intelligent life they find in the universe.
Somewhere in the great expanse of the universe,three beings rushed headlong through the endless night.Trailing stardust marked their path as they flashed from world to world in search of life.
They lit upon Eogarat, a planet near the seventh sun. Lightning flashed as they touched down.
"It's no use Mists and rain," sighed the brightest being,"We will never find the lost ones by chance."
The other two whispered in unison,"We must keep trying Winter Sky,we must keep trying."
Winter Sky smiled vaguely at her companions, and they shot off into the universe once more, searching for the Lost Ones.
The ironic thing was that the lost ones were not lost at all.They were simply exploring the universe and all its wonders.
They circled the Blue Planet and reveled in the awesome view.The Lost Ones did not know they were lost. "We should have told them we were leaving," Wonder said.
"It doesn't matter," replied Thought," Look at the sun breaking just over the edge of the world. What colors are those ?so unlike our muted home,they are alive ".
"There are no expressions for them,"Wonder sighed and wrapped her arms around the being at her side.
"Let's descend and taste the wind and water," suggested Thought.
Upon landing, Thought did indeed taste the water. Wonder initially watched with splendor as Thought immediately changed into thousands of brilliant colors that created a sense of volume to contain the rotating colors, melting and circulating within their own hues. Thought's traveling stardust began exploding wildly into now colorful sparklers up into the skies. She had morphed before the Lost Ones' eyes. Sadly, they knew that Thought's flying days were over. The Blue Planet had captured her.
Copyright © 2008-2019 celeritas, stardust, Little Kidder, Lynx. All rights reserved.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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Wal-Mart’s stock meltdown on Wednesday sent jitters throughout markets as investors tried to glean any larger trends about the American consumer.
The retail giant cut its forecast for the full year, pushing the shares to their worst day in more than 25 years on a percentage basis.
But Wal-Mart isn’t the only major U.S. company facing a gloomy outlook. Earning season is just getting underway, and already a series of negative projections and lowered guidance from companies across sectors is raising questions about the strength of the economic recovery.
The largest U.S. bank kicked off bank earnings with mixed results on Tuesday after the bell. JPMorgan shares took a hit when it reported lowered guidance based on continued sluggishness in its trading unit.
Trading revenues, which the company warned about in September, fell 15 percent from last year. Lake said market turbulence in the quarter contributed to the decline.
Analysts’ expectations for trading in the fourth quarter are too high considering the slow markets so far, she added.
After Wednesday’s market close, shares of Netflix tanked when the company reported slower than expected U.S. subscriber growth.
The video-streaming-service provider had forecast an addition of 1.15 million subscribers domestically in the quarter, but it reported with just 880,000.
Netflix partly blamed the disappointing numbers on the mandated transition to chip-based debit and credit cards, but some analysts said the reason seemed unconvincing because these cards have been around for a while.
“It’s likely multifactor, but certainly the transition to chip cards is not helping,” said David Wells, chief financial officer of Netflix, in a conference call.
In late September, Caterpillar slashed its 2015 revenue forecast and said it will cut as many as 10,000 jobs through 2018, joining a list of big U.S. industrial companies grappling with the mining and energy downturn.
Peoria, Illinois-based Caterpillar, the world’s biggest construction and mining equipment maker, cited a slowdown in industrial activity in China.
Caterpillar expects revenue to fall in 2015 for the third straight year, to $48 billion, below the average analyst estimate of $48.82 billion, as compiled by Thomson Reuters.
In September, Pier 1 Imports cut its full-year earnings forecast, while Bed Bath & Beyond gave third-quarter guidance below analysts’ expectations.
“We are continuing to work through the near-term issues stemming from our elevated inventory levels and have adopted a more cautious and deliberate view of the business based on our first-half trends,” said Jeffrey Boyer, Pier 1’s chief financial officer, in the earnings report.
Yum Brands blamed its third-quarter earnings miss largely on sluggishness in China. The parent of KFC said same-store sales in China, where it generates more than half of its operating profit, rose just 2 percent. They were expected to be especially strong, at 9.6 percent, according to a Consensus Metrix estimate.
Looking ahead, Yum expects full-year same-store sales in China to be “low single digit negative” and full-year EPS growth to be positive in the low single digits.
Just one day after Wal-Mart’s announcement, Lockheed Martin said it plans to cut 250 jobs in its Missiles and Fire Control business by late November as part of an overall “belt tightening” drive.
Lockheed said the layoffs would affect most of its U.S. operations to some extent, except the contract it has to provide logistics support to the U.S. Special Operations Command, and a its technical services business, which is under a strategic review for a possible sale or spinoff.
—CNBC’s Jacob Pramuk, Katie Little and Reuters contributed to this report.


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Your car must be 30 years of age or older.
Membership of the Newcastle District Vintage & Classic Car Club Inc. is extended to any individual who accept the objectives and rules of the Club.
The term Motor Vehicle refers to all forms of motorised road transport, including Cars, Trucks and Motor Cycles.
- Engage in rallies, exhibitions and other events suitable for Motor Vehicles.
- Establish and foster correct use and maintenance techniques for Motor Vehicles and show, by example, general motor safety.
- Promote a better and wide knowledge and understanding of motor vehicles among both Club members and the general public.
- Promote a spirit of fellowship and goodwill among members, however Political and Secretarian views shall not be expressed .
The applicant must complete an Application for Membership form and MUST attend at least three  club meetings and/or events before their application can be processed by the Management committee.
- A monthly magazine Old Timer News is published by the Club and posted to every financial member. The magazine contains club news and events information, technical articles, advertisements for vehicles and parts wanted or for sale, as well as items of interest for Old Car Buffs. The magazine is exchanged with some forty other clubs which helps members keep in touch with the while old car scene throughout Australia.
- A comprehensive library is available to Club Members. The library contains many manuals, technical publications and catalogues pertaining to old cars.
On the THIRD WEDNESDAY NIGHT commencing at 7:30pm, to deal with Club business and enjoy the company of members and visitors.
Routine business is dealt with by the Management Committee which meets on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month.
Any member may attend the Management Committee meeting as an observer.
The December meeting is held on the SECOND Wednesday in December due to Christmas break.
There is no Management Committee meeting in January for the same reason.
The Annual General meeting of the Parent Club is held in conjunction with the January General meeting.
All Visitors and new Members are especially welcome at either the Newcastle or Upper Hunter meetings.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Getting the Azure Monitor Agent, formerly the Microsoft Monitor Agent (MMA) and Operations Management Suite (OMS) agent, installed on servers, and more importantly installed on new servers is not a very fun or enjoyable task. There are a number of ways to do it. In this post I’ll show you how to do it, and in my opinion, the easiest and most efficient way, using Azure Policy.
First I’ll show a few of the different ways to install the agent.
This is definitely a good way to do it, but also depends on everyone using the same ARM template(s) for deployments. There is also no audit of it being done on new deployments.
Next, under the Log Analytics workspace, under Workspace Data Sources you have Virtual Machines, if you have machines here you could click on them and click connect and Azure will auto install the agent for you.
this is good for a one of senario, not bulk machine deployments.
Within Azure, there is a cool little service, Azure Policy. In Azure Policy there are a number of predefined Policies and Initiatives that you can assign, subscription wide or even down to select Resource Groups.
Taking a look at Assign Policy, there are two for deploying the Agent for Linux and Windows.
Assigning one of them gives us one policy assigned.
As you can see, there are multiple policies here. Not only for installing the agent on Linux and Windows, but auditing as well.
There is also an Initiative that enables Monitoring in Azure Security Center. Azure Security Center is closely connected with Azure Monitor, specifically logging to Log Analytics workspaces. These two Initiatives combine for 56 policies for installation of the Azure Monitor agent, and auditing your VMs. I would highly recommend taking a look at both initiatives for your environment.
This post obviously covers installation of the the Agent in Azure. For on-prem I would recommend using SCCM or Powershell DSC for installation and auditing.


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How the forests of Celrà should be managed?
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology is substituting the methods based on photogrametry to get the DTM at high resolution.
From LiDAR data we are able to calculate each individual height tree, to locate the trunk of each tree, to calculate timber volumes, leave area index, etc.
Such dasometric parameters are of special importance in forest inventory and determine the vegetation structure. Nowadays field work is getting expensive and sometimes too slow.
The combination of airborne LiDAR with terrestrial LiDAR data, opens a new world of possibilities.
LiDAR technology will allow the automatization of silvicultural analysis and therefore the planning of silvicultural works at large scale minimazing at the same time the effort in forest inventory. Otherwise it is needed to calíbrate the models in experimental plots. Therefore we are calibrating the LiDAR data to automatically detect the selvicultural parameters on Pinus halepensis, species not much researched with this tehnology.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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WordPress.Org these days launched WordPress 4.Eight, which provides a slew of recent features to the blog control device “to explicit yourself and represent your brand.” You can download the brand new release, to be had in 38 languages, now from WordPress.Org/Download (eight.5MB).
WordPress is a content material management device (CMS) that powers 25 percent of the internet. The modern-day model is dubbed “Evans,” in honor of jazz pianist and composer William John “Bill” Evans.
WordPress four.8 introduces hyperlink barriers. If you’ve ever tried updating a hyperlink or the textual content around a hyperlink and determined that the wrong text ends up being connected, that is for you. Link barriers streamline the technique of editing hyperlinks, with any luck ensuing in less frustration.
As for the widget improvements, you can now add a photo to a widget with no need to understand code, upload any video from the Media Library to a sidebar on your website online, and upload a widget for any audio document for your Media Library. Last but now not least, wealthy-text editing abilities are now local for Text widgets: create lists, add emphasis, and insert links.
For individuals who want to improve their WordPress talents, the Events and News Dashboard widget now attracts your attention to close by activities. All upcoming WordCamps and reliable WordPress Meetups are actually proper there while you log in to your dashboard.
More Accessible Admin Panel Headings: New CSS regulations simply extraneous content material (like “Add New” hyperlinks) no longer wishes to be included in admin area headings. These panel headings improve the enjoy for humans the usage of assistive technologies.
Removal of Core Support for WMV and WMA Files: As fewer and fewer browsers assist Silverlight, file codecs that require the presence of the Silverlight plugin is being removed from a middle assist. Files will nonetheless display as a download link, however, will not be embedded mechanically.
Multisite Updates: New talents were added to four.Eight with an eye closer to disposing of calls to is_super_admin(). Additionally, new hooks and tweaks for more granular site control and user count consistent with the network were delivered.
Media Widgets API: The advent of a brand new base media widget REST API schema to four.Eight opens up opportunities for even extra media widgets (like galleries or playlists) inside the destiny. The three new media widgets are powered by means of a shared base class that covers most of the interactions with the media modal. That elegance additionally makes it less complicated to create new media widgets and paves the manner for extra to come.
Customizer Width Variable: New responsive breakpoints were introduced to the Customizer sidebar to make it wider on excessive-resolution screens. Customizer controls need to use percentage-based widths as opposed to pixels.


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Great Strides – Over 13 Million of Them!
Robert Plante has walked over 7,500 miles during the past 27 years, raising more than $300,000 for cystic fibrosis research. That means he has taken about 13,200,000. Each step was taken with great dedication and purpose, because of his desire to assure that there would someday be a cure for a disease that most of us are barely aware of.
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and progressively limiting the ability to breathe. There are about 30,000 people in the USA (70,000 people worldwide) today, with around 1,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
In the 1950s, children with CF rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. Today, the median survival age is around 40. New England is very fortunate to have four cystic fibrosis clinics. DHMC is an accredited CF Clinic with a full team of specialists, including a dietician, social worker, pulmonary specialist and a physician. All newborns are now being tested for CF with a simple “sweat” test. People with CF have a higher sodium (salt) content than people without it.
Robert grew up in Lebanon and graduated LHS in 1966. He first became aware of this disease in 1983 when he learned that his dear friend, Doug Jones, was dealing with it. Doug passed away 24 years ago at age 43. Throughout his life, Robert has unselfishly donated many hours of volunteer work, therefore it was not unusual that 27 years ago Robert and his friend Cathy Ross, whose twin sons Christopher and Michael were affected by cystic fibrosis, first became volunteers with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
For his dedication, former Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation have recognized Robert’s accomplishments and dedication. Robert and Cathy held their first CFF fund-raising event “Great Strides” in 1989 with about 20 people participating. Robert now works closely with a development director at the CFF who manages the walks and puts on these events.
This year’s Great Strides event is on May 21 at Storrs Pond in Hanover beginning with sign-up at 10 a.m. There will be a 5k walk around the pond, a 3-mile run, children’s activities, food, and more. There is no set entry fee – donations are the key! Raise more than $100 and receive a t-shirt. This year’s event honors the memory of Michael Ross, who, sadly, passed away last November at age 32.
So, beginning in the next few weeks, you might catch a glimpse of Robert walking around the Upper Valley inviting donations and encouraging people to participate. And, he’ll be adding steps to his 13,200,000 every day until May 21.
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and your opportunity to learn more about this life-threatening, genetic disease. Visit Robert’s website at www.fightcf.cff.org/goto/robertswalkers where you can learn more about this local event, join his team, sign up to walk, form your own team, volunteer at the event, and much more. You may also call Robert at 448-5352.
To get the “big picture”regarding cystic fibrosis, visit www.cff.org, call Lindsay at 800-757-0203, or email newengland.cff.org.


text: Hazmat & tanker endorsements are requiredDrivers on this account make dedicated deliveries of no-touch freight to customers.This position offers benefits options for an individual or a family, including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance plans and more. Company drivers can also choose to enroll in a 401k with company-matched funds.We offer some of the best truck driving careers to the best CDL drivers in the industry. Call 1-877-791-9458 today to see what truck driving jobs are available to you, or pre-qualify online. JIT-123 Candidates with past experience as Driver, Fuel Transport Driver, and Courier Controller and that have worked in companies such as EPES Carriers, The Dependable Cos., and Dart Transit Co. are encouraged to submit their application.

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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Went to Sweeps – we had intended to go by train but decided at the last minute to drive down. We parked up the car near this rather splendid Morris Minor and walked round to the High Street. I don’t know if we arrived at just the wrong time but there didn’t seem to be many Morris dancers about but we watched a couple of sides until Ben moaned so much we decided to head off to the Castle grounds.
After watching him playing in the Moat for a while we wandered back down to the High Street to grab something to eat. We sat on the wall by the War Memorial eating and were constantly being bumped and jostled by people climbing onto the wall so they could get past the side that were dancing – don’t see the point of coming down the sweeps if you don’t have the patience to stand and watch the Morris Dancers. After lunch we decided to head back to the Castle grounds and take Ben on some of the rides at the fair.
We actually ended up staying in the castle grounds for most of the rest of the afternoon. As we arrived Galley beggar were just finishing off their set and they were followed by an American Singer called Jerry Harmon who sounded quite good above the din of the funfair! Later was we sat watching Ben trying out circus skills Ian Cutler and Hot Rats finished off the days’s music on the stage (which was the one we had at SoL last year).
Ben got a new hat at one of the stalls and I had a good rummage in the record fayre – there were lots of things I would love to buy but everything is so expensive these days – the new 180g pressings cost around £20 a time and even old stuff goes for about a fiver! There were a few in the box that I knew I had already and I almost bought Magic in the Air by Lindisfarne as I saw them on the Christmas run that year (1977) at Newcastle City Hall but I couldn’t put my hand on my heart and say for certain that I didn’t already have it in the storage box with my other records so I didn’t but it – just in case! I did however buy a vinyl copy of George Harrison’s All things must pass which cost £5 for a 3 record box set. The discs looked in reasonable condition although it was difficult to tell without playing them! I did notice though that the set was sold off by Westminster Libraries for 1p at some point in the past! It felt weird wandering home with a vinyl album under my arm after all these years!


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Lilly has gained NICE approval for breast cancer drug Verzenios, setting up a three-way competition in the UK in the new CDK4/6 inhibitor class.
Verzenios (abemaciclib) has been recommended in draft guidance by NICE in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)‑negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer as initial hormone therapy.
Lilly got the green light after improving its price offering via a revised patient access scheme, and NICE says it is now cost effective relative to the other treatments in the CDK4/6 inhibitor class.
Ibrance (palbociclib) was the first of these drugs to reach the market and has already achieved blockbuster status worldwide, earning around $4bn in 2018, and forecast to hit $6bn by 2022. Novartis’ Kisqali (ribociclib) is far behind Pfizer’s drug (but expected to hit $1.6bn in 2022 according to EvaluatePharma), with Verzenios expected to give Kisquali competition for second place in the market.
Ibrance and Verzenios gained NICE approval in November 2017, which means Lilly has some catching up to do.
However, analysts says Verzenios has an advantage over Kisqali thanks to its continuous dosing regimen, which avoids patients having to take treatment holidays to avoid toxicity such as neutropenia.
Verzenios’ UK list price is the same as its rivals, £2,950, but each has had to offer a confidential discount in order to gain NICE approval.
Around 46,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in England and Wales, of whom around 8,000 would be eligible for treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor.
Verzenios is also currently being appraised by NICE in combination with fulvestrant. This is for another subset of patients who have previously received hormone therapy, with a decision expected in early 2019.
Baroness Delyth Morgan, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now (pictured) welcomed NICE’s decision.
“Crucially, this drug’s availability will now help improve patient choice, giving women even greater control over their quality of life. Abemaciclib has been shown to be just as effective as palbociclib and ribociclib, but can come with slightly different side effects. It’s now essential that all patients are fully informed of the benefits and risks of these different treatments and are supported to make the decision that’s right for them."

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The second biggest online retailer in the world, Staples.com, made $24.4 billion last year. Apparently the office supplies online market is growing steadily and attracting unwanted attention from Amazon, while its brick-and-mortar counterpart is struggling with recession. Below we’ll have a look at the market overview, main sales drivers, top retailers and marketing.
The US market, as well as the global market for office supplies is heading to a small rebound, mostly due to a small decrease in demand and a larger decrease in physical store space.
For example, leader Staples.com, is planning on closing 40 underperforming stores this year (out of a total of 1886 stores in the US and Canada), 10 more than previously announced. Challengers Office Max and Office Depot, some of those late at the ecommerce party, have been blown even harder by reduced sales, as well as online retailers increased competition. The two companies are planning on closing 175 and 150 stores, respectively.
Multichannel experience through interactive kiosks at Staples.
On the other hand online and multichannel stores are doing great and Staples announced a new type of smaller stores that engage visitors with interactive kiosks and staff aimed at driving more sales to staples.com.
Staples.com is embracing showrooming and engaging customers offline to drive them to buy online. This means that the company is expecting a decrease in offline buying interest. It also means that the age of the behemoth stores is over and now customers will be expecting offline experience that leads them to buy online.
Office Depot also shifted focus towards a multichannel approach. Monica Luechtefeld, who’s been with Office Depot for the past 17 years restructured marketing teams into a single department, to offer a 360 degrees approach, focused on the customer.
“Instead of looking at you as an online shopper, it’s an attempt to think of you as the customer of Office Depot. The more we look at you horizontally and look at the multiple ways you engage us and the multiple tools that you use to buy − one day a store, one day online, one day a call center − the better we’ll be able to serve you.” said Luechtefeld.
In order to counterbalance Staples’ and Amazon’s competition, Office Depot is also moving into a merger with Office Max, as WSJ reports. The two companies worth $1.3 billion (Office Depot) and $933 million (Office Max) will probably be trading stocks. With almost 60 000 employees and $17.5 billion in combined sales, the two companies will decrease costs and increase market share, if the deal pulls through. Office Depot also tried a merger with Staples in 1997, but the deal was shut down by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Office and school supplies – largest portion of total office supplies category – 45% of total sales. Among these office supplies account for 80%.
Last but not least – stationary and computer paper account for 23% of total revenue, as stated by IBIS World.
Among the office supplies the ones that stand out are the ink and toner cartridge supplies. For office supplies retailers the fact that these product sales decreased in the past year meant a hard blow to the market cap.
Cartridge supplies make up for a large part of office supplies retailers’ margin. In 2011 the ink market alone was worth $14 billion globally so it’s safe to say that the market is here to stay, although growth has suffered due to global recession. New developments in ink manufacturing, online retailing and customer acquisition have changed the landscape but printer ink is still one of the most needed and expensive products on the planet.
As for the vendors, a recent study by Research and Markets shows top vendors as Brother Industries Ltd., Cannon Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., and Seiko Epson Corp.
The study also shows that among the key growth drivers there is an increase in demand for cheap, high-speed continuous-feed inkjet printers. Recent changes in technology are making possible for buyers to expect reasonably priced color printing.
Labels and Packaging have increased demands for ink: part due to companies expanding into emerging markets but most important due to a ecommerce growth labels and packaging show increase needs for ink and will probably continue to do so for the foreseeable future. A slower growth can be seen in commercial printing.
There is a growing demand for cartridge refills: the global recession helped increase demand for cartridge refills. Information regarding inflated ink cost and news of printers wasting ink all helped pushing the consumer into finding new ways to decrease print costs.
Companies are helping consumers recycle used cartridges in a move that helps companies retain clients, fight the cartridge refill trend and position themselves as “green”. Staples announced it has recycled over 350 million cartridges through its ink and toner cartridge recycling program. Through this program customers receive $2 back in Staples Rewards points and can be used either online and offline.
When it comes to marketing and customer care, it seems that most office supplies retailers are moving towards a multichannel approach as to leverage the existing stores and maximize profit. Customer care and retention, location based marketing, mobile marketing, direct marketing and social media also seem to be playing a big role when it comes to customer acquisition and retention.
A very important part in Staples.com customer care is their Staples Rewards program. Every purchase offers customers 5% back in online/offline purchases as well as free shipping. Customers can redeem rewards when buying from a physical store, online or on their mobile device, thus ensuring a multichannel experience.
As a very large chunk of the market are households, usually families with one or more children, Staples.com now offers a program targeted at parents and teachers. Parents can offer a teacher of their choice a chance to earn as much as $2000 a year, in reward points.
Office Max also offers a loyalty program – MaxPerks – that allows customers to receive 5% off every purchase in rewards, rewards on cartridge recycling, and other bonus rewards.
Office supplies retailers use mobile to leverage increased mobile commerce traffic, drive foot traffic in store, helping customers find product information and help them check rewards quickly.
When it comes to mobile the largest player on the market, Staples.com is using both a scaled-down mobile version of the site, as well as native apps on iOS and Android.
Office Depot also offers a mobile version, as well as iOS / Android native app but it features more information regarding products and a clearly visible “ink finder” section.
It is clear that both companies are really working on providing their customers with a great mobile experience and help them find the best deals and the right products quickly.
deals apps – wether it’s Staples’ “Weekly Ad” or Office Depot’s “Weekly Deals”, the companies are showcasing their best offers wherever they can. That includes Social Media.
companies have a cross-channel social media approach, as seen here.
Traditionally direct marketing has been one of the best marketing and sales channels before ecommerce started getting traction. Now companies need to face a world where the customer expects real-time, personalized offers.
Amazon is closing in with its beta Amazon Supply, an online store targeting office and home supplies. As such, Staples needed to find a way to fight fire with fire and acquired Runa, a California-based software company that specializes in personalized shopping. The company analyzes browsing history, previous purchases to create a virtual profile for the customer and predict what products would he be interested in.
Profiling is clearly the key to direct marketing as customers are looking into personalized offers and expect companies to provide them with it.
the office supply market has slightly decreased. So did the ink market.


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If you are afraid that The Leaning Tower of Pisa might lean all the way to the ground before you get a chance to visit it, don't worry. According to the official report from the engineers that take care of this famous tower, the building is leaning less these days. An inch-and-a-half less (1.2 centimeters) than it leaned 20 years ago, to be exact.
This is the result of efforts by a group of engineers, who worked for the previous two decades in order to try and stabilize The Leaning Tower of Pisa and stop it from leaning. If the tower continues to straighten itself at this pace, it should be completely straight in several thousands of years.
Tower of Pisa started leaning during its construction in 1173 due to the inadequate foundation. The tilting continued even after the tower was completed in 1372, and it didn't stop until the city's authorities decided to do something about it in a late 20th century. Thanks to its "leaning" appearance, the Tower of Pisa became a touristic attraction, and more than one million people visit it each year.


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The word goldenseal is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.
The word goldenseal is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.


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Unlike conversations with our loved ones, we’ve all had awkward conversations or shallow small talk in professional settings that feel inauthentic. These negative experiences of poor communication lead us to avoid professional conversations that could help us to learn and foster fulfilling relationships in our professional lives.
Positive communication scholars have a lot to teach us about how we can make our professional communications informative and enjoyable interactions. In this column, I draw on an excellent model from The Art of Positive Communication by Julien C. Mirivel, including insights from Mirivel’s work with Ryan Fuller extending the model to relational talk at work, to help you effectively engage in positive career conversations. I share this model with the graduate students in my Designing Your Life courseto help reframe common negative perceptions about professional networking. Below, I spotlight six actions that you can take in your interpersonal interactions to improve your career conversations.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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Beloved Charleston cover and party band Plane Jane has been playing gigs around the Lowcountry and beyond since 1997. They’ve been bringing soul, jazz, disco, rock, funk and all favorite classic songs to weddings, birthday parties, bars and beyond. And they’ve played more than 4,000 shows doing so.
Now as they hit their 20-year mark, current members Scott Sain, Trey Smith, Chris Williams, Bobby Alvarez, Ben Hawes and Wayne Mitchum announce the end of an era.
“We have been extremely fortunate to be able to play for so many people at bars, events, weddings, and parties over those two decades,” the band writes in a Facebook post to fans and friends.
“Thank you again for all of your support, smiles, dancing, and friendship,” they write.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text: Management Corporation - Strata Title Plan No. 4508 (Plan #4508) is a management corporation strata title (MCST) registered with Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore. The form date is January 1, 1970.


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Guacamole is a sauce that is primarily avocado-based. It originated in Mexico, with the Aztec tribe. The following section mentions some easy guacamole recipes made from avocado.
At times, you may feel like eating something different for a change, but may not know how to cook it. The following guacamole recipes are easy to prepare, tasty, and will be a nice change from everyday snacks.
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, 1 small onion, 1 clove of garlic, 1 small tomato, 1½ tablespoon lime juice, salt, and pepper.
First, peel the avocados and remove the pits.
Next, peel the garlic and onion, and finely chop both.
Chop the tomato into small pieces.
Mash the avocado and add the remaining ingredients to it. Stir the mixture well.
This dish can be served cold with tortillas.
Ingredients: For each avocado, you will require ¼ teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of salsa, ¾ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of lime juice. You will also need chopped cilantro and chopped onion.
Chop the avocado in two parts and squeeze it till the pit pops out. Scoop it into the bowl.
Add a bit of salt, salsa, and garlic powder.
Add cilantro and onion, and stir it well.
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, 1 small container of fresh pico de gallo, ½ lime, salt, and pepper.
Peel the skin of the avocado and remove the seed. Mash it and add 2-3 teaspoons of pico de gallo.
Finally, add lime, pepper, and salt for taste.
Ingredients: 3 large avocados, 1 large tomato, ½ bowl finely chopped onion, cilantro leaves, ½ tablespoon of salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1 habanero or jalapeno chili pepper, and ½ teaspoon of chili powder.
Cut the avocado to remove the meat and pit. For removing the meat, you can carve it out with a spoon by scraping the skin from inside. Put the meat in a bowl and mash it till it becomes smooth and creamy.
Cut the tomato and chop ½ a cup of onion. Mix this with the mashed avocado and stir well. Also add a few leaves of cilantro.
Add salt, pepper, lime juice, and chili powder to this mixture, and stir gently with a spoon.
If you want to make it spicy, you can add either jalapeno or habanero pepper. However, habanero is spicier than jalapeno, so use it judiciously.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped yellow onions, 2 tablespoons of serrano chilies, salt, 2 large ripe avocados--peeled and seeded, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped tomatoes, and 2 teaspoons of fresh lime juice.
Mash 1 teaspoon of onion with 1 teaspoon of chili and 1 tablespoon of cilantro. Add salt to this mixture.
Next, add the avocados and mash with a fork till they becomes smooth and chunky.
Add the cilantro, onion, and chili to it.
Finally, add tomato and lime juice to the mixture and stir it well.
These dishes do not take more than a few minutes to prepare, and are also healthy to eat.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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Timberwood Australian Shepherds is located east of Everett on 5 lovely acres of land and was established in 1975.
Juniors Editor of the USASA’s magazine, The Journal.
Handlers have received multiple Best Junior Handling Awards, and have qualified for both Eukanuba and Westminster Kennel Club.


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Aer Lingus has transferred four A350 orders to Iberia. At a time when the carrier is looking at acquiring A330 aircraft, the orders have transferred to their sister airline. Iberia is the flag carrier of Spain, while Aer Lingus is the Irish flag carrier.
Both airlines are owned by IAG, the International Airlines Group. Formed through a merger of British Airways and Iberia, the group now owns a number of airlines. This includes both full-service airlines such as British Airways and low-cost carriers such as Level.
So far Iberia has received three Airbus A350-900 aircraft, the same type that Aer Lingus had ordered. British Airways, who ordered the larger Airbus A350-1000, is expecting their first aircraft delivery to take place later this summer.
The change in order status appears to add to the evidence that the A350 may not be the ideal aircraft for Aer Lingus. In fact, the first A350s were initially due to be delivered 5 years ago back in 2014.
Instead, it looks as though the airline may, instead, be looking at the A330. This is according to the IAG Capital Markets presentation from 2018, which shows the airline wants to acquire four more A330 aircraft. In fact, this same presentation shows no place for the A350 in the future Aer Lingus fleet for the next four years. The airline is also looking at phasing out its Boeing 757 aircraft as new A321LR aircraft are delivered.
What about the other five?
It’s unclear what will happen to the other five A350 aircraft still on order by Aer Lingus. They remain in Airbus’s order books as the A350-900, the same type that Iberia has ordered. The Aer Lingus long haul fleet plan only goes as far as Summer 2023. As such, there is the possibility that Aer Lingus could look to implement the aircraft after this date.
The other options available include transferring them to another IAG airline, selling them, or cancelling the order at a cost to the airline. It seems unlikely that British Airways would pick up the order as they have instead ordered the larger -1000 variant of the aircraft. That leaves Iberia which does operate the -900.
Do you think Aer Lingus will keep its remaining A350 orders? If not, what do you think will happen to them? Let us know in the comments down below!
The A330 neo makes more sense for Aer Lingus…better to have a uniform longhaul fleet. Aer Lingus has no need for the A350’s range, and it’s questionable whether they need the extra seat capacity per airframe. The A330 neo is also cheaper, which will help Aer Lingus to continue offering very competitive transatlantic prices.
Guessing this allows Iberia to accerate the removal of lovely 4 engined A340s potentially. Sadly!
In answer to your question, if the contract allows, I believe that they will either transfer them or just start postponing delivery and see if eventually Airbus will let them switch them for A330s. If they could economically cancel them, I think you would have seen that happen already. I think the transfer to Iberia is because the planes are much more efficient than the A340s that they will surely replace, but in general seems the A350 seems to have really fallen out of favor with airlines in general. Its not extremely good of fuel, and does not allow for carrying much extra freight to help make money.
The A350 was designed as a B777 competitor/replacement and has done so in capturing a significant portion of the B777-200ER’s market. It is not the right comparison against the B787 nor the B777X as it has its own range of target markets and uses.

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Must possess a good first degree or its equivalent in the Social Sciences, Humanities or any related discipline. Possession of a higher degree or professional qualification in Accounting or Management would be an added advantage.
The person must have at least 15 (or equivalent) years cognate experience 10 of which should be at managerial level in a reputable organization.
The person must have a good knowledge of computer application and he or she should not be less than 40 years of age.
The candidate must have a good track record of performance with evidence of ability to lead a team and produce results.
Candidates should please request their referees to forward their reports attesting to the professional/academic standing and character of the candidate in sealed envelope and marked “Confidential Report”directly to the Ag. Company Secretary/Legal Adviser.
The appointment of the General Manager will be for a term of four years in the first instance, which may be renewed for another term of four years subject to satisfactory performance.
The salary for the position is attractive and negotiable.
Applicants are to note that Unijos Consultancy Limited will only acknowledge the applications of shortlisted candidates, and will not exchange correspondence with candidates not shortlisted.


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Stormwater backflowing up into a treatment plant can cause it to overload or, at worst, cause bacteria-related problems that take a long time to remedy and incur large costs.
The Public Works Department in Onandaga County installed a WaStop valve to prevent rising water levels in the creek from flowing back into their treatment plant. That way they were protected from backflow damage and any resulting remedial costs.
Problem: Stormwater backflowing up into a treatment plant can cause it to overload or, at worst, cause bacteria-related problems that take a long time to remedy and incur large costs.
Solution: The Public Works Department in Onandaga County installed a WaStop check valve to prevent rising water levels in the creek from flowing back into their treatment plant. That way they were protected from backflow damage and any resulting remedial costs.


text: Holly Ann Alberty, age 33; beloved daughter of Mary Angela Alberty (nee Toth); dear sister of Mark (Kristie); loving aunt of Dustin, Courtney and Ian; cousin and friend of many. Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Malachi Church, 2459 Washington Ave. Cleveland. (Please meet at church) The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Bodnar-Mahoney Funeral Home & Cremation Service 3929 Lorain Ave. Cleveland (216) 631-3075.

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When the Palm gets to the point where it is critical on battery, it will shutdown and not allow you to use it until you recharge it. This is to ensure that your data is retained and safe.
Pocket PC uses a CMOS battery to help retain data in addition to its regular battery. This is suppose to safeguard against data loss due to a dead battery. However, time and again when the regular battery is low or dead, the CMOS battery VERY SHORTLY follows, resulting in the loss of all data on the Pocket PC. This is a major liability for Pocket PC and it must be addressed in future versions.
Until then, I will live and die by Palm!

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How do I add more conference chair managers in easychair?
I am the "first president" of a conference, and I would like to add another president to handle other areas of administration, such as updating our license. How do I add another chair? It does not seem as easy as adding another CFP administrator.
I am recreating an internal ERP tool to manage the user license, sales and customer information for a 3D CAD desktop software. Therefore, something similar to a management portal for Autodesk employees to manage user licenses for the different products they have (Maya, 3dsmax, AutoCAD, etc.). We have a legacy dongle security hardware that must be maintained for older users, but we will also implement the cloud so that we can transition from an old business model to a new one.
A simple case is that the user has problems assigning a license to someone on their computer.
Note 1: 90% of the user base has 3 licenses in a team of 4 people. While we have a few companies with 100 or more licenses.
Note 2: The dongle assignment does not give permission for the user to use software, it is used for technical support and it decides if that license is entitled to support or if the dongle was stolen.
Note 3: The license will be implemented in the cloud, but I still do not have information about it. What will be displayed will also be included in that screen.
Note4: There is a multitude of products under a dongle hardware and also my company will have a cloud license (in development). The hard part is that, since we have users and inherited data, I can not simplify the data structure and these fields because we can not change the current hardware of the dongle in the market, since they do not have bidirectional communication with the database and the dongle I need to work with what I have so that the impact is minimal when implementing the new system.
I understand the purpose of password managers and the fact that there seems to be compensation to accept, but hey, I think that compensation is unacceptable and I wonder if there is a way to avoid it. A password manager introduces a single point of failure, and that single point of failure is also quite fragile: it is the user's machine. And we know that once the machine is compromised, you can no longer trust it, and the damage can potentially affect all the data on that machine, so why should we accept to store? everyone Of our credentials at such a fragile point of failure? I bet the NSA does not have password managers that allow access to thousands of passwords from a single computer, right? There must be some alternative methods to manage the passwords or at least mitigate in some way the only point of failure they introduce.
Many people not only need to store their own passwords, but also the passwords of other people, such as customer passwords (for work), or the passwords of some family members (to provide assistance, etc.). Some accounts are accessed daily, some must only be accessed from time to time and there may be accounts in your password manager that you do not even remember having had. So, why should we accept to put everyone is at risk? Only one infection is needed and hundreds of accounts can be compromised. All accounts: not only your accounts, but also those of others. It is a recipe for a great disaster.
You might think that once your machine is compromised, it will be damaged anyway, so avoiding the single point of failure is not as important as it may seem, but think about it: for the sake of discussion, consider the differences between storing all your passwords in a password manager on your computer and storing them on paper. Ignore the fact that the sheet of paper presents other threats and only concentrate on the consequences if your computer becomes infected. If your machine gets infected and uses a password manager that contains all your passwords, the attacker can get them all. But if your machine gets infected and you're just writing passwords on a piece of paper, what can the attacker steal? Only the passwords that you type between the time of infection and when you discover the infection. Therefore, only some of the passwords will be stolen, not all. Therefore, it seems possible to mitigate the problems related to this single point of failure.
I tried to think of some solutions. I'm not sure if 2FA could really help in case the local machine is compromised, so I'm not sure if online password managers can help more than locals in this regard. I'm afraid not. A possible solution could be to use several databases in the password manager, with different passwords, so that even if a master password is stolen (and the corresponding database), the passwords contained in the other databases will be secure . The different databases could group the passwords according to the frequency of use, the date of the last use or the importance (the PayPal account in a database different from StackExchange) or the property (the accounts of the clients are maintained separated from mine). However, it is not clear which is the best way to group passwords, and soon it becomes quite cumbersome, which leads to remembering several secure master passwords. Another solution might involve some type of obfuscation (made to measure) added to the security by design already provided by the password manager, which I guess would work against most infections (non-targeted attacks). For example, the combination of obfuscation with multiple databases could be done by generating the password for each database with something like master_password_for_DB = hash (DB_name + supermaster_password), so you do not have to remember many master passwords. Of course, this only works because of the darkness, that is, if nobody but me knows the method. Another solution could be to store everything in a separate device configured specifically for managing passwords (like a phone with connectivity turned off), but that's also going to present some pretty big problems: write a secure master password every time it is done on the device Laptop is more difficult, and there is no way to copy it and paste it into the computer, so you will probably have to read it (a security weakness) and write it down (a nuisance).
Seriously, I do not think I have other ideas at this time.
What is the purpose of the lock and unlock function in password managers?
I'm afraid this could be a very stupid question, but I can not think of an explanation. Password managers (keepass, etc.) often have a button that allows you to "lock" the database, so if you need a password, you must unlock it again by entering the master password. The database could also be blocked automatically after some time, or when the screen saver is started, etc.
It is clear why you should unlock the database the first time you use it after turning on the computer, because it is encrypted. But, why should you block / unblock it later? The first thing that comes to my mind is "what happens if an attacker accesses your computer while it is on and you are absent", but for that matter there should be a screen blocker, otherwise, it is screwed anyway . It also does not seem to prevent problems with malware or cold start attacks.
What threat are you trying to mitigate then? I can only think that it can be useful to protect against a very low level attacker without any skills, in case you leave your computer and forget to lock the screen. This type of attacker could take a look (and read your administrator's unlocked password information) but could not install malware or compromise the machine in any other way. Or maybe I'm missing something.


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Right now Dayspring is offering select gift sets for $10 (regularly up to $30)! Choose from mug sets, journal sets, and more.
You can also use code SHINEHISLIGHT at checkout to get $20 off your $60 purchase (and get FREE shipping)! You could grab 6 gift sets for $40 shipped; these would be good for teachers, church members, etc.
This offer is valid through 11/18. Shipping is FREE with orders of $50 or more.


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18. Griggs Abuses prisoners at Belle Reve, collaborates with the Joker, never gets any kind of comeuppance. I guess this ranking will have to do.
16. Batman Remember that time he punched Harley Quinn in the face underwater and all the dudes in the theater laughed? Not a great moment for humanity there. And yet it's nearly Batman's entire involvement in this movie.
15. Slipknot When he randomly showed up in the movie as a member of the Suicide Squad without ever being mentioned before, my friend leaned over and was like, “Who is that?” And that about sums up Slipknot, since he got his head blown off like 45 seconds later.
14. Rick Flag Had two Gs in his name in the comics, yet they removed one of them here? Also he's one-note and boring. That probably matters more.
13. Enchantress This 6,000-year-old magic lady who builds a magic hole in the sky that can apparently knock over aircraft carriers thousands of miles away had to ask someone how to destroy the human armies.
12. June Moone I guess she's better than Enchantress by default, by virtue of simply of being the tangible human half of that CGI horror.
11. Jonny Frost A Joker henchman who makes absolutely zero impression. Pretty hard to pull off!
10. Monster T Hey remember that time Common got cast in a franchise comic-book movie as a known comic book character only to get murdered in his first scene? Yeesh. This character was wasted so badly I didn't even have a picture of him to use for this slide.
9. Lieutenant GQ Edwards This dude, played by Scott Eastwood, was treated in pre-release as a mystery character who either had a secret identity or would become a famous comic book dude. And then he spent the end movie hovering in the background before blowing himself up. All right.
8. The Joker Compared with most of the other nonsense in the movie, Jared Leto's Joker is inoffensive and sparingly used enough to make it in the upper half of the rankings.
7. Harley Quinn Has characteristics and established personal motivations, making her an instant standout in "Suicide Squad." Except it's all ruined when it's revealed that all she, the Joker's girlfriend, really wants is an upper-middle-class lifestyle with a husband who wears a suit to work.
6. Katana Really loves her husband, who lives in her soul-stealing sword. They should do a movie about her trying to figure out how to get him out of there.
5. Amanda Waller There's a part where she randomly murders a bunch of FBI agents who work for her and it was a pretty awesome moment, even if it doesn't make any sense.
4. Deadshot Does the most killing of any of them, so that's cool. Is played by Will Smith, so that's even cooler. Hates Batman, so he's basically my best friend.
3. Killer Croc Nobody ever says what it was he did to get locked in a blacksite prison forever. I assume it was just racism.
2. Captain Boomerang This dude I identify with strongly: he's got bad facial hair, is constantly drinking beer and is woefully unqualified for battling magic monsters. Though he doesn't really contribute at all, he's my favorite of the bunch.
1. El Diablo I like his tattoos and also his ability to set a million people on fire at once. I also identify strongly with his desire to not kill a million people at once -- which, in the context of this movie, makes him easily the best.


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WooHoo got my renewal licence today 12/19/18.
Edited by UnderCover, 19 December 2018 - 04:55 PM.
Mine was exactly the same. It went active on the website on the 11th. But then it changed to the 14th, but I still expire on the 11th. They can keep the 83 cents or whatever 3 days costs, but it doesn’t speak well of the IT backend.
Oops I just noticed I spelled License incorrectly.
They’ll get inundated with renewals as the end of February approaches and all the initial cards come due for renewal. My class is complete and I have my certificate, but I don’t plan to renew online until early February due to them ignoring current expiration dates. I expect many people to hold off for the same reason. It’s not just the money but the principle of being screwed out of 2+ months on an already exorbitantly priced constitutional right license.
They are following the law. It does not state that a renewed license starts at the expiration date of the old one.
(Source: P.A. 98-63, eff. 7-9-13; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.) "
If they are following the law, then why is your initial 5 year period being reduced to less than 5 years.
© A license shall be valid throughout the State for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance.
If they were following the law, then your license's expiration date would run concurrent to the original expiration date.
Why would they even think that made sense when the other things, like your DL, do not work like that?
THIS. We need the ISRA to file a class action lawsuit.
DON’T give the state extra money. DON’T renew early. Wait until the 11th hour to renew. Screw Illinois, like they repeatedly screw us.
Honestly to me and my opinion. As long as I have a license to carry...It's all good. No matter of the cost and the times I apply for it. I feel safe for me, for my family and my love ones.
Edited by UnderCover, 21 December 2018 - 06:38 AM.
The license MUST last for 5 years per law. If you register your car or driver's license early it is always based on the expiration date. This should be an easy win. ISRA do something. Class action now!!!!!
Edited by spec5, 21 December 2018 - 10:47 AM.
The ISP is following the law as written. Section 50, not section 10, addresses renewals. Nothing in the law states that the new card does not become active until the previous card expires. It has been said here on IC many times that the law is poorly written.
Edited by Quiet Observer, 21 December 2018 - 01:51 PM.
You can't cherry pick what section applies. Section 10 says that your license is valid for 5 years. If they short change you by 2 or 3 months then they are not complying with the law. Section 10 and Section 50 coincide hand in hand.
I agree, this is grounds for a class-action lawsuit by CCL holders, then, isn't it?
Any of the legal-minded ICers care to weigh in on the possibility/validity of that? It seems pretty cut and dried that the State is violating its own laws and being inconsistent with CCLs as compared to literally every other state-issued license, such as IDs and Driver's Licenses, that renew to run when the old license was set to expire.
Isn't that some sort of fraud, taking citizens' money and not giving them full value for it for what they are paying for?
ChicagoRonin, you are right. I also think this could be considered fraud on the state's part. We aren't talking pennies either. If you do the math, we're looking at FCCL holders as a group losing anywhere from $1.5 to $2.2 million dollars.
Probably more than that, considering the ancillary costs of fingerprinting, the class cost, ammunition for the testing, et cetera.
Given that just about every FCCL holder will renew early, over the next five years, that amount is going to be closer to about $5 million that the State of Illinois is defrauding CCL holders over, by ignoring the law and treating the CCL renewals differently than literally ever other license issued by the State.
I am wondering if the folks behind Illinois Carry are open to helping with a court case about this, the same way that they did with the CCL, and did with the Red Flag legislation recently.
I’m also holding off my renewal. My ccl expires in April, have the renewal cert in hand but will hold off until March to renew.
I wonder what will happen to the expiration date if a renewal goes into the "grace period". If the new license expiration date is beyond the original date, then at least their system is consistent, if malfunctional. If a "grace period" renewal gets backdated to the original expiration date, then they're intentionally screwing licensees. I'm reminded of the Office Space fractions of a cent thing.
Likely, the expiration date will echo the day the renewal goes ACTIVE.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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stdout.   This  replaces  the -E option to the old distrib application.
mand in an hxmd control string, then you really wanted this program.
order (due to the parallel process model it uses).
larger, as many more process forks are avoided.
not going to repeat all the selection logic here.
option accumulates words separated by '':''.
Debug flags we pass on to m4 ('?' for help).
Pass an option down to m4(1).
Macro value must satisfy given relation to select hosts.
The number of parameters which are  literal  text  (default  1).
Expressions to select hosts by name.  See hxmd(8).
include any directive that has output, as in hxmd.
Change the merge macro name from HOST to key.
into just a list of hosts (for xapply or other similar filters).
would be a bad idea to change it.
help you debug broken markup.
for  headers,  to  setup  diversions,  or to install wrap logic.
There is no "footer" hook since m4wrap works just fine.
M4 commands included at the top of the guard processing.
accumulates words separated by '':''.
the first absolute path as the double-dash directory.
way to use HXMD_U_MERGED in a recursive call.
efmd -C example.cf -- "HOST ADMIN"
stock.m4 for each host from the first example.  Note that  "-F1"
efmd -I -- -j class.m4 -C some.cf "HOST CLASSOF(HOST)"
of the file, or the markup in the attributes.
three listed files, and the functions in the common file.
Page the base markup to debug error reports from m4.
skip the ones with HOSTTYPE set to "unknown".
selected, and it only fork(2)'s a single m4 process.
"dns", "nis", or "mux".  This is an "or" operation.
than 1 file, or a filename with an embedded colon.
"HXMD_" with one of your choosing, should you need that.
the cache will not be cleaned after the access.
want to run "under" efmd.
HXMD_U_MERGED won't work, but it might work in other cases.
for its include path (M4PATH), which is is also a bug in hxmd.
a bug, even if you think it is.
hxmd span-me-not at-ksb dotty NPC Guild dot org.

industry_corpus2: Programming


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For more information about opening times on Sunday or late night shopping make sure to view the information in the designated blocks. If this Asda isn’t nearby your location you can use the 'Map & Directions' tab to find the fastest route to Birmingham Road in Stratford-upon-avon. This location’s coordinates are specifically 52.2015 latitude, -1.71174 longitude. To contact this Supermarket by phone you can dial 01789416800 during business hours.


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Are the Tory ‘Brexit Rebels’ paper tigers?
Just what – or who – is driving Theresa May?
A political pantomime? Or something more?

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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Marriage Prep Coordinators play an indispensable role in connecting the engaged and mentor couples to the pastor and parish community.
Help collect all the required forms and ensure the engaged couple completes all elements of marriage preparation.
Help prepare and schedule the Theology Discussion with the engaged and mentor couple.