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SQL statements are placed (embedded) within regular C or C++ code. All embedded SQL statements start with the words EXEC SQL and end with a semicolon (;). Normal C language comments are allowed in the middle of embedded SQL statements.
Every C program using embedded SQL must contain the following statement before any other embedded SQL statements in the source file.
One of the first embedded SQL statements executed by the C program must be a CONNECT statement. The CONNECT statement is used to establish a connection with the database server and to specify the user ID that is used for authorizing all statements executed during the connection.
Some embedded SQL statements do not generate any C code, or do not involve communication with the database. These statements are allowed before the CONNECT statement. Most notable are the INCLUDE statement and the WHENEVER statement for specifying error processing.
Every C program using embedded SQL must finalize any SQLCA that has been initialized.


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The third century: crisis or continuity?
The second half of the third century was a time of crisis and transformation for the Roman Empire. The borders were threatened: Goths and Alemanni attacked from the north and in Persia a new dynasty (the Sassanids) pursued an aggressive expansionist policy, resulting in war with Rome.
During the reign of Gallienus (260 - 268 AD) large parts of the empire broke away under independent rulers: the Gallic Empire in the west and the Palmyrene Empire in the east.
Other problems were usurpations by pretenders to the throne, in some areas a drop in agricultural production and a general decline of long distance trade. After 270 AD the silver coinage contained hardly any silver at all and an unchecked inflation set in.
And yet, the Roman Empire did not collapse. Modern research has shown that the core of the empire was still vigorous at the time, and many areas did not suffer from war or crisis but showed strong continuity. Also, some emperors deserve more praise than we gave them a few decades ago. Gallienus reformed the administration and the army, introducing a quick intervention corps of mobile cavalry, to be deployed when and where needed.
This website will not provide a comprehensive survey of third century history. I will discuss three themes: coin circulation in the western Empire from 260 to circa 300 AD, the context and functions of Forum Hadriani in the Civitas Cananefatium and (last but not least) continuity and crisis during the third century AD in the Dutch River Area. The content of this website is based on my publications in various journals.

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The California Department of Justice withdrew a regulation Wednesday evening which broadened the application of the term “assault weapon” to apply to more types of firearms.
The state Justice Department did so after a lawsuit filed by a group of gun rights advocacy organizations including Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF), Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), The Calguns Foundation (CGF) and California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees (CAL-FFL).
The lawsuit was filed, SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb said in a previous statement, because of California DOJ’s Firearms Application Reporting System (CFARS) breaking down during the deadline week for people to register their firearms in accordance with new state laws.
“For a whole week the system was largely inaccessible, so people who wanted to comply with the law simply couldn’t and now they face becoming criminals because they couldn’t do what the law requires,” said Gottlieb.
Following the California DOJ announcement, Combs described the case to The Daily Caller as a “due process” issue more than anything else. According to Coombs, registration of firearms in California was a fairly simple process that was made clear by state officials in the past via media campaigns and required lawful firearm owners to fill out a postcard and send it to the appropriate authorities.
“This time they cut out all of the outreach. They purposefully essentially hid the football and didn’t tell all the people in California, ‘Hey here’s your legal duties.’ And they created this new system rather than a very simple online system…They built this very complicated system in our view,” said Combs.
Although California relented on imposing its gun registration this time, FPC is still involved with other lawsuits related to the state of California and its restrictions on firearms. One such case to watch for, Combs says, is the 9-year old case Peña V. Lindley.
“It’s still in the Ninth Circuit. That was argued last February in 2017 and submitted. So it’s just been sitting waiting for a decision for nearly a year and a half. So we expect that the 9th Circuit will probably rule on that case sometime soon,” said Combs.
*7/17/18 – This article has been updated to clarify the specific nature of the regulation that was withdrawn.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Committee and Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday expressed optimism that the party will be more united, following its upcoming convention on December 9.
He said as a result, the PDP will be a much stronger force to contend with in the 2019 presidential election.
Governor Okowa made this known on Channels Television’s Politics Today while addressing issues that have so far been raised as the convention date draws near.
Reacting to reports that the Chairman of the electoral panel, Gabriel Suswam, who is also the former governor of Benue state, had declared support for a candidate, he said: “I’m not aware that he has declared support for any particular candidate but even if he has any sentiments for anyone, he will not be in a position at all, on the convention day to do anything that is unjust. We are going to adopt the open secret ballot system of voting.
“We have also put in place a credible team to ensure reconciliation of party members who may feel aggrieved going forward after the convention,” he added.
Speaking further and reacting to the defection of a former Head of State, Atiku Abubakar, to the PDP, Governor Okowa noted that there was strength in numbers and that the party will always welcome as many persons as possible.
“We believe that as many persons that come into the PDP is good for us because it will help to strengthen the party because politics is one that is inclusive, the more persons you get into the party, the greater the strength of the party.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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If we were to build our ideal gravel bike with the ever-versatile OPEN U.P.P.E.R. gravel bike frameset, how would we do it? Opinions vary throughout the shop, but surely many people would demand a 1x drivetrain at the minimum. They also would likely want both a 27.5” wheelset and a 700c wheelset, which makes the U.P. the duality of man manifest in bike form. Most likely, however, the shop groupthink would build this gravel bike, the OPEN U.P.P.E.R. Deore XT Di2 bike build.
The OPEN U.P.P.E.R. Ultegra Di2 bike starts life with the ultralight OPEN U.P.P.E.R. frameset, with the option to build it in whatever way necessary. Compared to the standard U.P. frameset, the U.P.P.E.R. lives up to it’s heightened name; it’s OPEN U-Turn fork is the lightest gravel bike fork in class (375g), while flat mount disc brake mounts combine with a higher modulus carbon fiber layup to save a substantial 310g compared to the Classic U.P. Like the original frameset, it shares the same geometry, and importantly tire clearance; it fits up to 27.5 x 2.1” mountain bike tires, 700 x 40c gravel tires, or anything in between. It achieves this while using stack and reach numbers that are closer to an endurance road bike than a plodding touring bike; a slacker than average headtube angle, stubby 420mm chainstays, and Flatout downtube mean the bike is a performer, both on and off pavement. Other features include three water bottle mounts, a top tube bento box mount, and pencil-thin seat stays for improved compliance over rough roads.
The U.P.P.E.R. is all about versatility, so we’ve hand selected parts that offer awesome performance on road, cross, gravel, bike packing, or anything that may lie ahead. A Shimano Deore XT Di2 drivetrain is downright slick; it combines typical Shimano reliability with always-crisp shifting and a lightweight 1x drivetrain. We use an Easton alloy cockpit and seatpost as a starting point, with a Fabric Scoop saddle alongside. Stan’s No Tubes is synonymous with light weight tubeless wheel and tire setups, and our two preferred wheelsets, the Stan’s Grail S1 wheelset for 700c or the Stan’s Crest S1 wheelset for 27.5”, provide an excellent combination of reliability, stiffness, and low weight. 700c wheels save weight and roll better on smoother surfaces, while the 27.5” mountain bike wheelset offer additional durability for rougher trails, and their extra width gives knobbies better bite and a plusher ride.
Whether you’re heading to Salt Lake City, or prefer we ship your OPEN U.P.P.E.R. Deore XT Di2 bike to you, we’ll do a full, professional bike build, dialing in shifting and braking, truing wheels, etc. If you’re unsure about sizing, give us a call or email us at info@contenderbicycles.com to talk through geometry and fit. And although this is a “stock bike,” we are more than happy to discuss options of this build.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


text: "Hayden is has a nice frame for a combo kicker/punter - he kicks a strong ball, very good height and distance. He has done very well at trainings, and it showed at his most recent NCS evaluation. I'm excited about Hayden and where he will land at the college level. He is an upcoming senior."

industry_corpus2: Sports


text: Nu-Dell Plastic Frame. Deluxe Certificate Frame is the ideal way to display diplomas, certificates or awards. The unbreakable, protective plastic face ensures the safety of your diploma. The versatile frame with gold stripe hangs vertically or horizontally. Frame Type: Certificate; Document; Frame Material: N/A; Frame Color: Black; Height: N/A. Package includes one frame.

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How Do I Change Checklist Step Due Dates for All Applicants?
If a Checklist has already been assigned to many Candidates and a due date for a step needs to be changed, how can I change this for all Candidates?
From the Persona Menu drop down on the top left, select Enrollment Management.
Click the Edit button next to the Checklist you want to edit.
Click the Edit (Pencil Icon) button next to the step you want to change the due date for.
Enter the new due date in the Due Date field.
On the confirmation popup, select Yes next to Change Candidates.
Choices for Entering Year and Entering Grade will appear. Check the entering years and entering grades that you want to apply this change to. You can also click the Select All button next to a group to check off all options for that group.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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How To Start Career In Website Designing And Development In Bedford?
Having finished your studies in technology, and planning to move to Bedford? Well, here is an option for your career. You can very well go for working as a website design developer in Bedford, either with a well-established digital marketing company.
If you want to create a logo design to boost your brand whether your brand name is too long or difficult to remember, you should go for the tricky lettermark logo style.
Human beings are naturally hard-wired to identify patterns, even when there may not be any present. Similarly, we tend to follow a pattern when using a new website or an app. We navigate it instinctively and get frustrated if the site does not respond the way we expect it to.
A carefully crafted search engine optimization or SEO strategy sends your target readers to your website. After all, they would not likely know where to look for you, save for searches they perform on Google, Yahoo or Bing.
Read this helpful article about designing a logo that will make your website shine. A great looking logo is a great brand building tool and if done correctly, will become a memorable logo for your site's visitors.
The question really goes down to why graphic designing is important for your business. A graphic designer is someone who would incorporate design strategies in your website.
As we all know, when we meet with people, then making a first impression on them is very important for us. It's the same in the case of business. According to a study, the first impression plays an amazingly important role if a business wants to build loyalty.
Logo or Web Design What Should You Invest In First?
An attractive logo makes an individual want to engage with your firm in business, regardless of whether they truly need to. A good logo identifies your brand on a global scale, creating familiarity regarding it across cultures, nations and languages.
The fundamental of design are the basics of every visual medium from fine art to web design even small details like fonts and colours all these examples have some very basic elements in common including lines, shape, form, texture.
Skiils Required to Become a Good Designer?
The idea is to be a designer first and blend in creativity with logic. One of the aspects that make a good designer is to think out of the box and be creative. Once the basics of designing are clear, one can go ahead and pick up the specialized designing part.
Graphic designers convey brand messages to audiences and build an identity for companies. The content talks about graphic designing that helps branding and marketing of a company.
A professional logo design is highly instrumental in establishing a corporate identity for a business. Naturally, then, a good corporate logo design should successfully exude the business's disposition, character or fundamental values.
There will be times where a progressing engineering company faces difficulty dealing with simultaneous tasks within organisation, cons can be due to quick of team of workers or want professionals assist for drafting needs.
Motion graphics can prove beneficial in adding more interest and dynamism to infographic or explainer video. This post talks about top tips for achieving the best result.
How Graphic Designing Important For Your Business?
Graphic designing is a visual communication something that can be communicate with just text and visual images, visual images can easily perceived in minds of viewer rather than text or audio communication.
The Male Ghost Mannequin - Should It Be Headless?
As a merchant you could as well try to divide the shop from the competition, as well as using the best design of mannequin will certainly assist a substantial us.
Graphic Designing as a Career!
To start your career as graphic designer following things you must need to know. We will going to discuss graphic designing career path and how it works and salaries of different graphic designing services you can offer to companies.
What Really Graphic Design Service Is?
Before graphic designing was invented printer is used to print the words and produce information and posters wood cuts were use to produces images or print pictures but in modern days now you can print pictures along with text also.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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From Boston debutante and fashion model to wildlife biologist in central Wisconsin, Fran Hamerstrom's life has been a study in contrasts. Reared to take her place in Boston society, Hamerstrom's love of animals and the outdoors led her to leap beyond the narrow confines of society's expectations of "proper young ladies" in the 1920s and to define her own goals.
As a young woman she dreamed of attending game-breeding school, but her hopes were shattered when she was refused admittance because she was single and female. She married Frederick Hamerstrom a few months later and in 1931 they attended school together. They were among the first husband-and-wife wildlife research teams to practice in the U.S.
After moving to Wisconsin, Mrs. Hamerstrom studied under Aldo Leopold. She has been a wildlife biologist for the Department of Natural Resources since 1949 and a research associate at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She is an expert falconer and past president of the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology.
The Hamerstrom's home in Plainfield, Wisconsin has been open to hundreds of volunteers over the years who have assisted with annual prairie chicken counts. Data gathered by these teams of helpers has enabled the Hamerstroms to add significantly to information on prairie chicken breeding habits and habitat.
Fran Hamerstrom says her goal in writing is "to present animals -- and I include birds -- as they really are. I have studied and lived with wild animals all my life. I know what it is to hear a fox scratch on a screen door to get into the house; to see a golden eagle, hardly more than a speck in the sky, circle down to play with my shoelace; to have a flying squirrel scurry inside my shirt for safety."
Author of ten books, Hamerstrom's versatility extends from children's books to over one hundred scientific papers, reviews, and articles.
Anne Pellowski, born in Pine Creek, Wisconsin, is now recognized as a citizen of the world. She received her B.Aa from the College of St. Theresa, Winona, Minnesota and the MSLS from Columbia University. In her work as children's librarian at the New York Public Library, Pellowski developed her expertise in storytelling and her research interests in storytelling and folklore. In 1966, she founded the Information Center on Children's Cultures supported by the U.S. Committee for UNICEF and served as the director of the agency until 1982. She has written books on the whole spectrum of storytelling -- from techniques and presentation ideas to history and research -- and is a frequent contributor to professional journals. She shares her excitement and enriches our world with collections of stories from other cultures. Her teaching experiences at major universities and other educational settings draw students to the classes not only for the information and mentoring, but also to experience Anne's gift of storytelling. Pellowski's books for children include the "Four Farms" series, based on her own family's history, which traces five generations of Polish-American children on a Wisconsin farm.
Awards and honors presented to Anne Pellowski include the book awards: Grolier Foundation Award, American Library Association; Constance Lindsay Skinner Award, Women's National Book Association; and the Wisconsin State Historical Society book Award; and the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Colorado in 1985 (nominated by someone who had never met her but who was so appreciative of her research and writing).
Pellowski now divides her time between New York and Milwaukee. Along with her writing and storytelling pursuits, she is a consultant in library services for children in developing countries and continues to feel at home in varied cultures of the world and with people of all ages and interests.
Clifford D. Simak was born in Millville, Wisconsin and educated at the University of Wisconsin. When he died, he was considered to be one of the classic writers of science fiction. He had won three Hugos (the science fiction readers' award for outstanding writing) and two Nebulas (the writing award given by other science fiction writers). In 1977 the Science Fiction Writers of America named him a Grand master of Science Fiction.
Simak was unique even among Grand Masters for his distinctive style. He was a pastoral science fiction writer and set many of his stories in a rural, idyllic southwestern Wisconsin though they ostensibly take place on other planets. His intelligent, independent, individualistic characters, often searching for answers to moral dilemmas, are clearly based on people he knew growing up and working as a reporter in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Simak wrote more than thirty novels, several nonfiction science books, and over a hundred short stories, all with a consistent vision and message. He deplored the violence and loss of humanity that seemed to come with man's preoccupation with technological advancement. He also emphasized that, although mankind sees itself as the only intelligent or, at least, most important life form in the universe, often the most tolerant, the most intelligent, the most ethical beings in his stories are nonhuman.
Simak's impact on readers goes beyond mere quantity of output. He has become a notable author because his stories are filled with compassion, tolerance, and curiosity about life. His humor and gentleness touch our hearts; his morality and integrity awaken our consciences. In one of his most famous books, Way Station, a doorway to the universe is established on a small farm in Wisconsin. Clifford Simak has opened that door, and the door to our internal universe, for all of us.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text: Imagine what life would be like if capitalism was overthrown in America, if we replaced it and were able to live in a genuinely socialist society. Imagine a society of ecological sanity, material abundance and social equality, a society where social relations were premised on human solidarity, not capitalist exploitation and human competition, where people are not set against each other, where production for profit, driven by private greed and accumulation of capital, has given way to production for public use. The first panel is an indictment of American capitalism and presentations intended to inspire hope: The panelists imagine multiple aspects of the new world: art, health care, housing, food, emotional life, sexuality, racism, criminal justices, law, religion, education, science and technology, women, and the democratic organization of a publicly owned and directed self-managed economy. The second part will be on how to get there from here, how to make the American socialist revolution.


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John* is a 40-year-old accountant whose job does not entail a lot of moving around.
Because his father had died at a fairly young age and and John himself received treatment for a recent health scare, he decided to take up Blueprint Health’s services to help him lead a better and healthier lifestyle, adding to his productivity at work and promoting longevity.
He had had quite a tough year at work and decided to make use of the Blueprint Health vacation package to take a much needed holiday and simultaneously kickstart his new health programme. John decided on the 7-day package at the luxurious Bushmans Kloof at the foot of the Cederberg Mountains.
After his arrival and welcome, John sat down with his newly appointed Blueprint Health portfolio manager to discuss the results of his genetic test that was done earlier and on which the programme would be based.
The portfolio manager explained the test results to John in easily understandable terms and provided details on how the results would serve as the starting point of his health maintenance plan.
John’s general health information indicated that he was reasonably fit, running 25km per week. He did not smoke and used alcohol in moderation.
According to his health screen there were no signs of diabetes or hypertension and he had a BMI (body mass index) of 24. His cholesterol was 5 ,9 with a -7% Framingham risk score. His homocystein count was 24.
Important to note from his health history, was that John’s father had died at age 40 due to a thrombotic event and John himself had had to receive treatment for deep vein thrombosis at age 37, after a long-haul flight.
Earlier on, he was screened for malignancies and hypercoagability, and the results showed no problems in those areas.
The health professional concluded that the deep vein thrombosis was caused by prolonged immobilisation during the flight. The genetic profiling further showed that John suffered from abnormal folate and clotting metabolism. These conditions contribute to a higher recurrence rate of cardiovascular events. The risks are increased by an unhealthy lifestyle and diet.
In the course of John’s 7-day stay at Bushman’s Kloof, the health portfolio manager offered John a tailor-made health plan that would decrease the health risks identified in the genetic testing.
John was advised to take up a more comprehensive exercise programme and follow a diet that is high in folate or omega 3 fatty acids. He was told to consume alcohol in moderation and his whole family had to start a healthier diet, as his children would potentially carry the same genes (and health risks).
The Blueprint Health consultant suggested a supplement with omega 3 and folic acid and a diet with increased levels of plant sterols.
Besides gaining valuable information during his health retreat, John was offered a lot of time to relax. He exercised under the supervision of the Blueprint Health trainer and was coached on implementing the health programme in his daily life.
Before his departure, John decided to enter the long-term health management and support programme that was offered. The Blueprint Health team therefore continues to communicate with and coach him regarding his new lifestyle.

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Kathryn Gardow is the founder and Principal of Gardow Consulting, LLC…because land & food matter. She has worked for over 30 years on land issues, facilitating projects and developing solutions while addressing environmental concerns. Kathryn advocates integrating food production lands, farmlands, and community gardens into places where we live, so our families can connect again with their sustenance. Kathryn is passionate about the preservation of our country’s food production lands, which are diminishing as a result of suburban sprawl, aging farmers, policy decisions, and the general lack of public awareness about where our food comes from.
Before starting Gardow Consulting, LLC…because land & food matter, Kathryn was the Executive Director of PCC Farmland Trust, which was founded by PCC Natural Markets (Puget Consumers Cooperative). In four years leading PCC Farmland Trust, Kathryn grew the Seattle-based nonprofit from a one-person to a six-person office, tripling revenue to $1 million, keeping 450 acres of local farmland in active production and saving the 100-acre Orting Valley Farms in Pierce County that had been slated for rural estate development.
As Principal of Kathryn Gardow & Associates LLC from 1994 until 2006, Kathryn assisted local governments and private sector clients with project management, permit acquisition, entitlements, and development and environmental reviews. Kathryn built an expertise in integrating technical disciplines and multiple land uses and expectations for environmentally challenged properties. Kathryn has regulatory expertise with soils, steep slopes, wetlands, and flooding and drainage issues, which she used extensively during the development of Snoqualmie Ridge and other projects in the Puget Sound region.
Early in her career, while working for Buck & Gordon (now VanNess Feldman, LLC), Kathryn assisted Haggens/TOP Foods with permit acquisition, research, and placement of new store sites. Kathryn performed an in-depth survey of all the grocery stores in the Portland, Oregon environs to enable the grocery provider to strategically locate a new marketplace. Kathryn was also hired by King County as a facilitator to help shepherd Trilogy at Blakely Ridge through the environmental and permit review process.
From 2013 to 2016, Kathryn was an active board member of the Washington Sustainable Food and Farming Network (now Food Action), a food advocacy organization.
From 2005 until 2014, Kathryn was a member of the Washington State Public Works Board (PWB). The PWB evaluates and sets policy for infrastructure financing in Washington State. For the 2011-2013 biennium the Board advocated for local governments from the Washington State Legislature, during a period when the legislature was cutting the state budget. Ultimately almost $500 million of projects were authorized by the legislature, creating more than 12,000 jobs over the biennium.
As an elected Trustee of PCC Natural Markets from 1994 to 1999, Kathryn set policy and was responsible for the financial health of the Seattle-based food cooperative.
Kathryn holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Washington and a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Union College. She is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Washington. She is 2013 graduate of the Urban Land Institute–Northwest District Council’s Center for Sustainable Leadership program and a member of the Urban Land Institute’s Health Leaders Network.
Available for scheduling future talks.
Cultivating a Thriving Agricultural Economy, a day long field trip for the American Planning Association 2015 Seattle conference touring the Skagit Valley to understand how economic development and the agricultural economy are entwined, April 21, 2015.
because land & food matter, presented at Women’s Business Retreat at Canyon Ranch, MA, March 4, 2015.
Land Use 101: For Farmers, presented at Pierce County WSU’s Cultivating Success class, October 8, 2013.
Farming on Land You Don’t Own: Issues to Consider, presented at the Tilth Producers of Washington conference, November 10, 2012, Fort Worden, Port Townsend, WA with Marko Colby of Midori Farms.
Green Operation Series: Preserving Farm & Farmland: The Power of Health Care’s Institutional Markets, webinar with Practice Greenhealth, August 30, 2012, 2pm – 3pm, eastern standard time. Presented with Lucy Norris & Karen Mauden of Northwest Business Agricultural Center and Pam Thiemann of Tacoma General Hospital.
Preserving Farmland: Planning For Local Food Production, presented at American Planning Association’s Puget Sound Section Brownbags, Wednesday, March 7, 2012, Noon – 12:15pm, Mercer Island City Hall, Mercer Island, WA. Presented with Nicole Capizzi, Amaranth Urban Farm.
Preserving Farmland: The Power of Institutional Markets, presented at FoodMed 2011, October 18, 2011, Seattle, WA ; presented with Lucy Norris & Karen Mauden of Northwest Business Agricultural Center and Pam Thiemann of Tacoma General Hospital.
No Local Food without Local Farmland: Keeping Farmland Available for Farming, presented at Community Food Security Coalition’s Food Policy from Neighborhood to Nation conference, May 20, 2011, Portland, OR; presented with Kimberly Freeman of Pierce County Planning & Land Services.


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You’re charming and entertaining. We want you on our team!
We are a small home grown Rhode Island business that is looking for enthusiastic and energetic food tour guides that want to be ambassadors of Rhode Island and it’s exciting food scene.
Ideal candidates must be post graduate level. This is a part-time position, must be available a minimum of 2 days a week from April through November in either Newport or Providence.
For additional info on Essential Duties and Responsibilities contact info@riredfoodtours.com.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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Abstract: The recent commodity price drop has renewed attention on the importance to diversify resource-dependent economies in particular to limit their exposure to commodity price volatility. While commodity price booms can be an opportunity to diversify the economy if managed properly, it remains an empirical question whether this has effectively been the case. Using a panel of 78 resource-dependent countries over 1970-2012 we tackle this question thanks to cointegration analysis, dynamic macro-panel estimators, as well as analyses of diversification outcomes during selected commodity price boom and bust episodes. While our econometric results evidence a stable and significant impact of commodity price booms on export concentration through a more concentrated mix of already exported products, this relationship includes both an increase in export concentration during commodity price booms and an increase in export diversification during commodity price drops. We also evidence a higher increase in export concentration during the 2000s commodity price booms than the 1970s, which explains the urging current need of most resource-dependent countries to diversify.
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industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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During his first class of the day, Mr. Lawrence tried his best to remain calm and collected throughout the lesson, but his students could tell that something was wrong. After a short while, they asked him what had happened to make him act so differently. He wasn’t sure how to start, but his explanation went on to move one student to take action in the most heartwarming way.
He told the students that his father-in-law had passed away over the weekend and that he was worried for her. She wasn’t taking it well, but he still needed to be at work. The students, he said, told him that they were sorry for what had happened and they tried their best to remain attentive to the lesson.
At the end of class, each student gave him hugs and high-fives…until the very end, when the last student gave him something.
This is for your wife. I know it was real expensive when my daddy died and I don’t really want ice cream today anyways.” She said.
She had done what she could. She knew his wife’s pain because she had experienced it just the same. It wasn’t much at all, but to Price Lawrence, it was everything. He shared the photo with his friends and family…but it instantly went viral. The young student’s generosity was inspiring, and although the story surrounding it was incredibly sad, people were heartened to see such a young child paying attention to the needs of the people around her.


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Keeping your liquid levels topped up on the bike is important – around 60 per cent of your body is composed of water – and dehydration can lead to mental as well as physical fatigue.
Energy drinks designed for cycling will serve two purposes: providing carbohydrate to fuel activity and replacing electrolytes.
Exercising of course burns calories, and when a ride is over 60-90 minutes, you need to replace them. Carbohydrates from energy drinks are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, so sipping on one as you ride is an effective way of refuelling and they’re great for racers who need a steady flow of energy, without the need to chew.
However, it’s important not to undervalue real food – energy drinks are expensive and higher in sugar than the contents of an average kitchen cupboard or most energy bars.
On to the electrolyte half of the equation: when you sweat, you lose vital salts and minerals such as sodium, potassium and magnesium. These need to be topped up to restore balance, and failing to do so can cause cramp among other symptoms.
Energy drinks are usually bolstered with these essential additives, or you can choose to use an electrolyte only mix, getting your carbs in with solid food. It’s important to know the difference, and to choose the right option for you. A common approach is to carry a bottle of each on long rides, where you may want to intersperse carb fuelled sips with something less sticky.
We’ve pulled together a list of our best rated energy drinks – but you’ll find detailed information about how they work and how to tailor your nutrition to your needs further down the page.
Carbohydrate drinks re-stock glycogen stores to stave off the dreaded bonk, and most contain added electrolytes too.
These will be ‘isotonic’, meaning they quench your thirst and provide energy with 4-8g carb per 100ml, or ‘hypertonic’, meaning their primary objective is to deliver energy via 8g+ of carb per 100ml.
The best energy drinks will provide multiple sources of carbohydrate, promoting quicker absorption and studies have shown that 2:1 glucose/fructose mixes allow for maximum uptake (up to 90g an hour).
High5’s energy drink uses the 2:1 fructose mix (explained below) delivering up to 90g of carbs an hour.
You get 175 calories per 47g serving, with 44g of carbohydrate, plus sodium, magnesium and potassium.
High5’s drinks come in a range of flavours – but they can be quite sticky and sweet, lending themselves to carrying an additional bottle with plain water to wash it down.
Science in Sport (SIS) produces ‘Go Energy’ and ‘Go Electrolyte’ – the latter has the salts and minerals you need, as well as the carbs.
Each 40g serving delivers 146 calories, with 36g of carbs plus salt, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
The flavours are refreshing and go down easily.
Torq’s energy drinks can be bought initially in a tub, then topped up with pouches to save on waste.
The brand uses a 2:1 mix of glucose-derivatives and fructose for maximum absorption. The maltodextrin used sits just below the isotonic level – meaning its optimised to both deliver fuel and hydration in the form of the added electrolytes: sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Two scoops added to 500ml of water provides 120 calories and 30g of carbs.
The brand also offers a ‘Torq Hypotonic’ drink, which favours hydration over carb delivery. It was developed for shorter, but intense sessions and contains electrolytes with 61 calories and 15g carb per 18g serving.
Hydration drinks often come as tablets and are hypotonic – this means that they contain less sugar – generally less than 4g of carbs per 100ml – and are designed to quench the thirst, not to fuel the athlete with calories.
The primary role of these products is to deliver electrolytes, lost via sweat.
Precision Hydration are experts in rehydration. Their powders and dissolvable tablets are hypotonic – they’re low calorie and not designed to replace glycogen.
Because people’s sweat rates and sweat content vary, the brand uses an online questionnaire to work out how much sodium you actually need to top up with.
You’ll then receive a suggestion of 250, 500, 1000 or 1500mg dose of sodium alongside potassium, calcium and magnesium – the dosage may vary depending upon the duration and intensity of your event.
A zero calorie drink that contains the electrolytes sodium and magnesium as well as vitamin C, to help reduce the chance of cramp, keep fatigue at bay as well as strengthing your immune system.
These 10 calorie tablets replace sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium – they also boost vitamin C levels.
There’s 13 flavour options, and four of them come with the addition of 40mg of caffeine, from Green Tea extract.
A blend of carbohydrate, water and electrolytes. Most commercially available sports drinks contain a mix of carbohydrates from different sources (eg sucrose, glucose, fructose) at a concentration of around six to eight per cent. They typically come as a powder, to be mixed with water.
Ingesting carbohydrate during exercise also has positive effects on the central nervous system, which can provide an additional mental ‘boost’.
However, research focusing on the impact of combining different types of carbohydrate has shown that when glucose is consumed with fructose, carbohydrate absorption can exceed 1.5g per minute, increasing the rate of delivery to the muscles to up to 90g per hour. This is thanks to the fact that fructose is transported and absorbed via a different mechanism to glucose.
For rides lasting over an hour, try swapping your usual sports drink or energy gel for a 2:1 product to increase carbohydrate delivery from 60g to 90g per hour – this equates to 1,500ml of a drink, three gels or three bars.
Bear in mind that to achieve the stated 90g an hour, you’d need to get through two servings – so either a concentrated mix, or two bottles an hour.
Multiple transportable carbohydrates have definite benefits which could translate into that all-important performance edge during an event. The advantage of 2:1 products is convenience and the precise ratio of glucose to fructose for maximise absorption.
Carbohydrate foods do contain a mix of sugars (bananas provide glucose and fructose in a 1:1 ratio), so you could experiment with different sources, although getting 90g of carb in the all-important 2:1 ratio will require some maths.


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Liam Payne and girlfriend Cheryl have both raised eyebrows with some of their fashion choices over the years and now Liam has confessed that they actually SHARE clothes.
Yep, the singer and his other half often take items from each other’s wardrobes – and Liam even admits that he wouldn’t shy away from trying some of Chezza’s underwear!
Liam spilled the beans after confessing to Nick Grimshaw on BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast Show on Friday that he’d accidentally put some of Cheryl’s socks on recently.
‘I’m lazy, I should know better after all these years, I just pile all the socks in the drawer, all the boxers,’ the 24-year-old explained.
Ooh-er. It turns out that Liam is more than happy to wear lots of things that actually belong to Cheryl, 34.
‘Honestly these days because of the way clothes are, a lot of stuff is baggy so I get a lot of her clothes in my wardrobe and if I’m feeling it that day I’ll whack it on,’ he revealed.
Awks! Sadly for Liam it sounds like this clothes-sharing thing also sometimes leads to Cheryl pinching his stuff for herself – and not giving it back.
‘Honestly it’s so bad if I’m wearing something and she goes “oh I like that” I know I’m never seeing it again,’ the dad-of-one said.
Oh dear! This clearly isn’t causing too much of an issue though as it comes after Liam revealed that he ‘loves’ his family life with Chezza and their one-year-old son Bear.
‘I have a happy family life. We’re incredibly normal,’ he told The Sun. ‘It would actually bore you if I told you how normal we were.
We’re not too sure how happy Cheryl will be though after he called her ‘Old Chezza’ during an interview with Capital North East.

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This week’s running schedule got all messed up starting on Monday (I did not run). Because I did not want to put my long run at risk later in the week, I had to adjust my running schedule for the rest of the week.
I did my speed work on Tuesday (normally Monday). Wednesday I took off and did a long weight workout instead. Thursday I had planned to run my weekly recovery run, but make it a bit faster so that it would be like having a very long tempo run, but not quite that fast.
With all the events Wednesday evening, I decided not to run on Thursday since I only got 4 hours of sleep.
Friday I did my 10 mile long run for the week. I combined a new 4 mile run that I have put together with part of my familiar 8 mile run. I did not do the whole 8 miles, but cut it a bit short, hoping that I would not cut it too short. All said and done I ran 10.05 miles. That is pretty good for guess work. If I could talk someone into giving me a nice Garmin Forerunner then I would not need to guess.
It was a fun run. Nice to get away and be by myself for a bit after all the excitement of the week. I chewed on a Clif Bar for about 3 miles. This one went down better than the one I had last week. It was not as chewy. But, I did forget how long it takes to choke down one bite. My first bite this week was a huge chunk. Mistake! I choked on it for a long time before I could finally get it down. I took smaller bites after that.
I pre-registered for a race this weekend. This is the first time I have ever done this. I have registered the morning of all the other races I have run. I think there will be lots of people surprised tomorrow morning when they show up to register. The race directors say they won’t take registrations on race morning. I think they probably will though. They would be bucking the system too much if they did not allow “morning of” registrations. They raised the price from last year though. I think it was $30 (pesos) last year and $55 this year. Meaning it went from $2.70 USD to $5.00. No big amount.
I ran this race last year and had a pretty good time. I wonder if it will be closer to 10 km, or 9 km like last year? It is being run an hour earlier for which I am excited. I might be able to stick around for part of the awards and raffle. They are giving away a car this year!
I will tell you all about it tomorrow afternoon.


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Businesses in every industry have seen extraordinary growth in data volumes in recent years, with no end in sight. This growth has been a result of many factors, such as an unprecedented proliferation of applications, the rapid growth of cloud and mobile computing, social media, the Internet of Things and more.
Each of these systems generates streams of data that more often than not reside in separate silos across the business. Data integration is the process used to provide for unified views and access to these disparate data sources. With strong data integration capabilities in place, this great ocean of data can become an asset to the enterprise. It is transformed into improved insight into the business through enhanced reporting and analytic capabilities; and, new data driven applications that increase customer service levels and create operating efficiencies.
The traditional approach to data integration has been to invest in a data warehouse. This is a central repository of data integrated from multiple sources. It works by taking otherwise siloed data from sources such as marketing, sales, ERP, the supply chain, 3rd party applications, etc. and brings them together in the data warehouse. This is typically a time and resource-intensive process to set up and maintain, since data is essentially replicated from its source to the data warehouse using “Extract, Transform, Load” (ETL) technology. Once in place, the data warehouse is typically used as the prime data source for reporting and analytics applications across the enterprise.
The challenge for many businesses is that even with a data warehouse and supporting tools in place, there are still limitations in their ability to deliver “on demand” reports and dashboards, as these typically require data integrated from multiple disparate sources, not all of which are contained in the data warehouse. Happily, advances are being made to alleviate this challenge while retaining—and even enhancing—the return on the investment made in the data warehouse.
With Data Virtualization, there is no need for the time-consuming process of preparing and manipulating source data. A new data source can typically be integrated in hours. The virtual data layer effectively becomes a large database of all of the underlying source data.
A sales executive feels there is great value in quickly overlaying key information stored in separate silos to understand why the company’s sales seem to have changed this quarter. The necessary data is stored in its sales database, ERP database, loyalty program application, and social media application. A virtual data layer is rapidly created integrating the required data sources. Dashboards, which highlight key relationships or analysis to gain deeper insight, can be quickly created to deliver the required understanding; action can then be taken to eliminate the problem.
A company introduces two new applications for use by its employees in the same month. The IT department suddenly receives a high volume of complaints about many existing applications experiencing poor performance. Using Data Virtualization, the company has all of its application servers populate their individual operational metrics to the virtual data layer. They can now easily build dashboards and run analysis to gain insight into load, database usage, and cluster utilization from a company-wide perspective to help identify bottlenecks and problems. This leads to a quick resolution and its applications returning to expected performance levels.
A data mart is essentially a subset of data from the data warehouse. It is used to deliver unique information required by a department for their reporting and analytics purposes. A data mart takes time and resources to set up, load with the required data, and operate by definition limiting the agility with which the business can get the information it needs. With Data Virtualization, the required subset of data can easily be made available to the required department with no need to replicate existing data. This saves time and resources and lets you respond more quickly to changing circumstances.
The improved data integration offered by Data Virtualization also translates into big gains for application development. Using traditional approaches, when building an application, developers need to write specific code to integrate an application to each of its data sources. This is time consuming and introduces the complexity of dealing with multiple back end systems. Using Data Virtualization, an application only needs to be integrated with one access point, the virtual data layer. This greatly simplifies the task of building applications leading to substantial time and cost savings. Data Virtualization also improves the security of an application as all underlying source data is accessed through a single point, the virtual data layer, which can be tightly monitored and controlled.
Data Virtualization works by accessing source data directly. This means reporting and analytics or applications built upon a virtual data layer have access to data in real time with all of the attendant benefits. This fast access is not possible with data warehousing since data is loaded into the data warehouse through regular batch processing and is therefore never fully current.
With a virtual data layer in place, it is estimated a company can save as much 50% or more on its data integration costs compared to traditional approaches such as data warehousing alone(1). With Data Virtualization, less development time is required to prepare disparate data for integration and the requirements to replicate data are dramatically reduced. Finally, there is less need to maintain and manage replicated data. The savings alone can justify a Data Virtualization implementation without even taking into account the other strategic benefits mentioned above.
With Data Virtualization, a unified data model can be created for the entire enterprise while allowing the underlying disparate data sources to stay in their native state. This is a great benefit as it allows a company to have a single master view of their data, helping a company improve its data consistency. A company may have several versions of customer or supplier data stored in many data silos each containing minor inconsistencies. This leads to the obvious problems of billing/payment errors, poor levels of customer service, etc. With a unified data model, most of these issues are resolved.
Data Virtualization is an emerging data integration technology that has a wide range of impactful applications inside of an IT department. It is a great complement to a company’s existing data warehouse solutions: it can act as a crucial tool greatly improving the speed and agility of an organizations reporting and analytics capabilities allowing it to be much more responsive to individual and departmental needs. Data Virtualization can create significant savings on data integration. It can streamline a company’s application development abilities and offers a host of other benefits, from real time access to data to improved data consistency. It is a data integration tool that should be considered for the arsenal of every company that wants to be a data driven enterprise.
(1) Data Virtualization: Going Beyond Traditional Data Integration to Achieve Business Agility, Judith R. Davis and Robert Eve.


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That’s right, we’re working on the first edition of a series of guides to living a greener life. The first of these guides is planned for release in October 2010. The first release will be a new-look, easy-to-read guide to recycling in South Africa. This is built on the long-running online recycling guide that we have had since Treevolution started.
We plan to release new versions of each guide every three to six months so that we can incorporate feedback, new information and the most up-to-date resources.
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The Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme is a prestigious scheme of approximately 80 full scholarships for international students (i.e. those who are liable to pay fees at the overseas rate). The scheme was put in place in 2009, and is funded by the Trust with assistance from the University, from external funding partners, and from Departments and Colleges that have agreed to contribute to these awards. The scholarship competition is administered jointly by the University's Student Registry and the Trust.
Scholarships are offered to the PhD applicants who are most highly scored by their respective Departments, across all disciplines. Scholars are chosen by a selection panel including representatives from each of the six academic Schools within the University. The only factors taken into consideration are academic ability and research potential, examination results, and references. The financial situation of applicants does not affect the selection of scholars.
In the case of some selected candidates, the Trust will subsequently identify partner organizations willing to provide part of the cost of the scholarships, but the Trust will meet the balance, and where necessary the whole costs, of these awards. The scholarship will pay the University composition fee and an annual living allowance for a single person. The length of the scholarship is for the tenure of the PhD, whether three or four years (as determined by the length of the particular PhD).


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Seat Kicker joins the Sky Hag and Loud Lady in the Airways series of annoying airline-related characters. More than 24 pounds of Citra, Centennial, Simcoe, Columbus and Cascade hops are added to each 10-barrel batch of Seat Kicker.
I’m a frequent traveler and as such have suffered long flights with a fidgety person behind me, doing a line dance on my lower back. Times like that I could use a stiff drink. The obnoxious passenger’s namesake presents with a sweet grapefruit and pine needle aroma. The thick, rocky white head atop the golden ale is a pleasure to look at. The taste is a little muddled, however, like listening to the captain as you hit 37,000 feet. You get the general idea, but it lacks clarity. Overall, if this was offered on my next flight, I’d gladly order two.
A rich gold color with a slight haze, this perfumey IPA has an appealingly floral and faintly sweet citrus aroma, reminiscent of ripe pink grapefruit mixed with fresh lemon. The body has that same fragrant and slightly sweet quality in the front, but falls off in the middle to sharper lemon character with grapefruit rind accents, the latter of which continue through and indeed define the finish. While there is certainly nothing to fault here, the promise of the aroma is not borne out in this ale’s flavor.

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Field Trip: Time to go skiing!
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Whereas C. P. Snow argued in 1959 that we require a third culture, one that bridge the noncommunicating realms of art and science, those scientists who have self-appointed themselves as this culture (especially Steven Pinker) carry a fair amount of animus towards the humanities, believing it enough if they communicate their science directly to the masses. Lehrer argues that not only does such a third culture misrepresent what Snow imagined, it often gets the humanists wrong (and misapprehends their artistic sources as well) by not having listened or read attentively. Lehrer therefore calls for a fourth culture, a space of true collaboration, and it is that call I’d like to quote this morning.
[A fourth culture] seeks to discover the relationships between the humanities and the sciences. This fourth culture, much closer in concept to Snow’s original definition (and embodied by works like [Ian McEwan’s] Saturday), will ignore arbitrary intellectual boundaries, seeking instead to blur the lines that separate. It will freely transplant knowledge between the sciences and humanities, and will focus on connecting the reductionist fact to our actual experience. It will take a pragmatic view of truth, and it will judge truth not by its origins but by its usefulness. What does this novel or experiment or poem or protein teach us about ourselves? How does it help us to understand who we are? What long-standing problem has been solved? … While science will always be our primary method of investigating the universe, it is naïve to think that science alone can solve everything itself, or that everything can even be solved … When we venture beyond the edge of our knowledge, all we have is art … No knowledge has a monopoly on knowledge.
For my part — and it’s taken me a looooong time to come around to this view — I think one of the paradigmatic approaches to this problem of disciplinary edges is to spend a lot of time thinking about media. You simply HAVE to think about the brain, the body, culture, languages and codes, history, society, politics, commerce. Guys like Pinker want to settle old scores, spend a lot of time worrying about relativism. The people who are thinking seriously about media (inside and outside of the academy) have already moved on.
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Previously, we learned how tax liens allow investors to pick up default taxes, and receive repayment or the ability to foreclose on property to recoup their investment.
Since a tax lien certificate entitles the holder to recieve repaid taxes or foreclose on a piece of tax-default property, it seems like the investor always walks away with something in their pocket. So, how can this not be a slam dunk?
Well, even an investor in the stock market still owns something when their stock tanks, it just might be worth as much as they paid for it. The risks are much higher investing in stocks, but there is still the possibility of ending up with less money than you started with after the tax lien has been satisfied.
First, tax liens aren’t free. There are fees involved in recording the documentation. In my previous example, if an investor buys a tax lien on Monday and the lien is paid on Tuesday, the investor is still out the money spent on filing fees. It might not be much, but it can still leave an investor in the red.
A tax lien might not pay anything for years, which is why the county passes the expense on to an investor. The best investment in a tax lien is when the back-taxes get paid off, but just not too soon, so that interest can build. If there are $1,000 in back taxes at 10% interest, that’s $100 a year…but only after the taxes and interest are paid by the tax defaulter. On paper, things will grow, but the return isn’t realized until the taxes are paid. Sitting on a large sum of money out, waiting for interest to be paid, is not always a sound investment when there are more steady returns in bonds or mutual funds.
Who doesn’t pay their back-taxes on a nice house? The properties that end up in tax default are properties that the owner feels are of no value to them. Then, the properties are often vacant or otherwise ignored while the foreclosure clock keeps ticking.
There is a pecking order for repayment after a foreclosure. A tax lien is often the first, but not always; bankruptcy, back federal taxes, judgements, and other problematic things might mean that the tax lien holder doesn’t just get to own the property outright, and these are the sort of problems that cause back taxes to go unpaid anyway.
So, in summary, making money off owning a tax lien certificate is a Goldilocks condition. You want the taxes to get paid off not too soon, and not too late; you want the property to be lien-free but also valuable enough to recoup investment; you want the price paid for the lien to be low enough that the chance of making more than your cost and fees is optimal.
Coming soon – Part 4: How Do I Improve My Tax Lien Chances?


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BBC World Service - What If..., What If... We All Had A Car?
There are over a billion cars in the world today, and there could be as many as four billion by the middle of the century. So how will we keep the roads moving and prevent pollution rising? Theo Leggett meets the people developing new cars that can fold, drive themselves and even communicate with each other. But are these new cars appealing enough to entice drivers away from traditional car ownership and are they suitable for the mega-cities of the future?
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Community Engagement and Donations | BioContact e.V.
BioContact e.V. actively supports several charity projects in and around Heidelberg.
As in previous years, our members joined various sporting events not only to strengthen our team spirit but also to support fund-raising campaigns including those organized by the Nationale Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (National Center for Tumor Diseases, or NCT) Heidelberg.
Together with over 4,500 other participants, BioContact volunteers joined the 6th NCT Charity Run to raise funds for cancer research.
Participating in the 12th Dragon Boat Race organized by the Wassersportclub 1931 Heidelberg-Neuenheim e.V. (Water Sports Club 1931 Heidelberg-Neuenheim, or WSC) was not only a great team-building event, but also lots of fun.
The charity regatta Rowing against Cancer is jointly organized by the Stiftung Leben mit Krebs (Living with Cancer foundation), the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg, and the Rudergesellschaft Heidelberg 1898 e.V. (Rowing Society Heidelberg 1898, or RGH). The proceeds of the charity regatta are for the benefit of the Bewegung und Krebs (Movement and Cancer) research program established by the NCT.
Since 2014, BioContact e.V. has proudly supported a day-care center for children, founded by the Klaus-Tschira-Kompetenzzentrum für frühe naturwissenschaftliche Bildung (Klaus Tschira Center of Excellence for Scientific Education in Early Childhood) in the Heidelberg district Bahnstadt. The Research Station is aiming to provide children with an understanding of scientific phenomena, thereby instilling their curiosity and joy in life sciences.
The Forest Pirates Camp is a facility run by the Deutsche Kinderkrebsstiftung, a foundation supporting children with cancer and their families. In order to better cope with their diseases affected children may stay in this camp for some time participating in different programs tailored to their needs. Camp participants may choose between adventure-based experiences such as climbing, hiking or canoeing, with the focus being put on group experiences. BioContact e.V. supports the Forest Pirates Camp.


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On April 11, the Archives enjoyed a visit by Marilyn Taylor and her daughter Lea Halliday from Whitehorse, YT. Marilyn’s father, William Taylor attended University School from 1923 to 1928. William Taylor’s younger brothers were also at the School: Charles, 1926-30, and Albert, 1928-33. The three brothers were born and raised in Whitehorse, and in those days their travel to the school was a long and difficult journey, so much so that they did not go home to Whitehorse during the school year; September to June.
The purpose of Marilyn’s visit was to donate memorabilia to the Archives: her father’s medals, photos, badges and crests. The medals were 1928 Tennis Doubles and 1928 winner of 880 yard track. We already have other treasures from Charlie Taylor, notably the 1920’s cadet uniform we featured in School Ties, Spring 2017.
After their years at University School, both William and Charles Taylor spent the remainder of their lives in Whitehorse where they became successful businessmen.
There has been further Taylor family involvement with the School: Gordon Taylor, son of Charles, was at University School 1959-64, and Marilyn’s grandchildren represent a further generation of SMUS students/grads: Aline Halliday Grad ’15, Pascale Halliday Grad ’17 and Ewan Halliday Grad ’19.
Marilyn and Lea’s visit was a great occasion for Brenda and Rob to be able to receive the memorabilia and to share memories with a family from Whitehorse, YT which has ties with the School dating back as far as 1923.


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Glide Business Sales, Marketing and Product Director James Warner has expressed concern following a decrease in the funding available through the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.
"The Government's announcement of a decrease in the maximum value of vouchers available for businesses to claim off the install of gigabit capable services is disappointing," he stated.
"While it is an encouraging sign that there is high demand of vouchers, the change to the maximum value of £2,500 instead of £3,000 poses a real risk to thousands of companies in need of this incentive."
Through the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Glide has worked to support over 600 businesses to connect to the ultrafast broadband.
"While we echo Margot James' sentiment that the vouchers give both a practical and immediate value, our fear is that this announcement will dilute the importance of full fibre and its roll out," added Warner.
"It also puts more pressure for ISPs such as Glide to invest even more in their networks to support the ever-growing demand."


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Vermont Business Magazine As national environmental protections are deregulated and challenges presented by climate change become more widely recognized, Vermont positions itself as the state where climate change and resource renewal can spark business growth and economic development. A national climate economy innovation summit held in early September in Burlington, Vermont welcomed entrepreneurs from across North America interested in building an economy in Vermont that embraces the opportunities presented by climate change challenges. Vermont is a leader in both sustainability and self-sufficiency, and multiple stakeholders with diverse perspectives are working together to build capacity for transformative climate change solutions that create jobs for Vermont communities.
"We're building a cluster of climate innovation companies and we offer an entrepreneurial support system that includes access to business planning services, networks, and growth capital—in a state known for its high quality of life in an idyllic and recreational setting in the Green Mountains," says Geoff Robertson of Accel-VT—a fast-paced, climate economy business accelerator.
"Vermont is an energy innovation laboratory, with our state's utilities serving as catalysts for leading edge change, setting the example for many other places around the globe," says Neale Lunderville of Burlington Electric Department. "All of Vermont's 20 utilities – electric, gas, transmission, and efficiency – are sponsors of Accel-VT, which creates a unique opportunity for the selected Accel-VT companies to launch, pilot, and partner their innovations in a real-world environment."
Vermont is home to dozens of existing industry leaders such as Green Mountain Power, Dynapower, and SunCommon who serve as mentors and customers to early stage entrepreneurs. A broad range of educational institutions provide employee talent and Vermont's small size ensures accessibility to state government officials and business advisors. Vermont's close proximity to Boston, New York, and Montreal enables Accel-VT businesses to access significant capital from venture capitalists and angel investors to grow the climate economy.
Source: BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund. Photo: Burlington Waterfront. Accel-VT photo.


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Pride and Prejudice is one of the great classics of English literature and undoubtedly Jane Austen’s most loved novel. Revisiting the Bennet family as part of the Austen Project is no easy task, But Curtis Sittenfeld takes on the challenge with some relish it seems. Not only does she transpose Austen’s most dysfunctional family into the twenty-first century, but she also manages to relocate them several thousand miles to the North American city of Cincinnati. Now I have to say that I was immediately put on my guard but such a bold move. The Bennet’s and their friends have always seemed to be the most English of communities. How could they ever be American? But once you begin to look at the characters, their lives, their prejudices and the social circles they move in, they just don’t exist in the UK anymore, but it seems they are alive and well and making a nuisance of themselves in Cincinnati.
In their new surroundings, Liz is a magazine writer and Jane is a yoga teacher. They both live in New York but have returned to their hometown following their father’s recent health scare. Once they are back home the book follows the themes and general plot of the original story, but in some unexpected ways. Whilst the fundamental characters remain the same, the prejudices they face are very different indeed from those envisioned by Jane Austen in her original book. This new version tackles everything from class to racial and gender issues. In many ways it is like a mini soap opera with a whole host of twists and turns.
Whilst I enjoyed this modernisation of one of my favourite books, I did find it a little uncomfortable at times and through it lacked a little of the clever observational wit that made the original so endearing – and enduring. Of the books in this series, this is the one I felt the least connected with. Whilst the characters by and large remain true to Austen’s original creations, the twists ion the plot I found too far removed. That is not to say I didn’t like the book – I did. Sittenfeld is an accomplished and compelling writer but I sometimes felt she had her own agenda that had nothing to do with Austen’s classic. Although I haven’t read any of her other books I am sure I will before too long.
This entry was posted in Literature, Modern Literature, Review, Romantic Comedy and tagged Curtis Sittenfeld, Jane Austen on 23/10/2018 by David Proffitt.
This was the first book of the Austen Project which sees contemporary writers revisit Jane Austen’s timeless stories. And the one thing that the project proves, to me at least, is just how timeless Austen’s work really is. Obviously there have to be some changes to the plot and, in some cases, characterisations, but on the whole, the stories stand up well to being dragged into the twenty-first century.
Elinore and Marianne Dashwood’s story is one of Austen’s most endearing tales. thrown out of their childhood home the family find themselves dependent on the charity of relatives in Devon. Far from their friends and relatives, the Dashwoods are going to have to make some serious changes if they are to survive. But while Marianne wears her all-too-fragile heart on her sleeve, falling in love with the dashing Joh Willoughby on first sight, her sister Elinor’s heart is much harder to find and even harder to win.
Bringing the wonderful cast of characters up to date was particularly tricky in this book, so dependent on 19th-century manners and rules of inheritance, but Joanne Trollope pulls it off with real panache. The characters are still very true to Austen’s originals, and the tweaks and twists necessary to make the plot work in the modern age work well.
Whilst I don’t think any adaptation is ever going to match the wit and insight of the original, I have enjoyed each of the books in the series so far. I suppose that by getting such well-established authors as Joanne Trollope involved guarantees a high standard.
This entry was posted in Comedy, Review, Romance and tagged Jane Austen, Joanne Trollope on 24/11/2017 by David Proffitt.
Northanger Abbey is the second in the series of books reimagining some of the works of Jane Austen. Of Austen’s books, Northanger Abbey is probably the least well known, but it has always held a certain fascination for me. Although it follows the traditional girl meets boy, they fall in love, are separate by circumstances before finally coming together for the obligatory happy ending, Northanger Abbey has a darker and more intriguing theme. And it is that element of the story that seems to have attracted McDermid to the Austen Project.
At first it might seem rather strange to have a respected crime writer tackling a piece of romantic fiction. But Northanger Abbey’s sinister undercurrent provides the perfect vehicle for McDermid’s style.
Bringing these books into the 21st century does require some imaginative thinking, but to me what is most intriguing is just how little needs to change. In this interpretation, only the location has changed, moving the bulk of the action from the original Bath to modern day Edinburgh, where the Fringe provides the necessary gatherings and public events. Consequently, Northanger Abbey is now in the Scottish Lowlands which seems rather more fitting than the original.
The story remains virtually unchanged, as do the characters, with just the occasional tweak to bring their stories up to date. Catheryn Morland is the same innocent young woman, sometimes struggling to tell the difference between reality and the plots of the books she reads and begins to invent her own theories about the family and events that inhabit Northanger Abbey.
As you would expect from a writer with McDermid’s reputation, Northanger Abbey is well written and full of pace and drama and not a little wit and tension. As a fan of Miss Austen’s work, I have approached each of these reimaginings with just a little trepidation. These books have become part of our literary heritage, but their language and settings are not to everyone’s taste.
What this series does is make Austen’s original stories more accessible to a wider audience. For me, the originals can never be improved on. The language, settings and manners of the time are as much a part of the book as the story itself. However, I very much enjoyed this retelling of one of my favourite Austen stories and would happy recommend it to fans and novices alike.
Reading this book has also reminded me of the works of one of our most respected modern authors. I will definitely make an effort to pick up a book or two in the near future.
This entry was posted in Literature, Recommended, Review, Romance and tagged Jane Austen, Val McDermid on 07/06/2017 by David Proffitt.
Whilst there have already been several sequel’s to Jane Austen’s books, the very idea of this short series of modern retellings just sounds wrong. But, as a fan of Austen’s work, and with an ever open mind, I decided to give this one a try.
I wouldn’t say I was disappointed. The story itself is well told, as you would expect from a writer of McCall Smith’s calibre, but somehow, brining Emma Woodhouse kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century just didn’t quite work. Finding modern equivalents to the various dilemmas and manners of the early 19th century is an almost impossible task. And part of the charm of Austen’s works is the gentle and at sometimes innocent world in which they are set. The modern world is no place for the likes of Mr Woodhouse, Miss Bates or even Emma herself. It is a story of manners, and this is lost in the retelling.
Rather interestingly, what we do get is much more of a back story for the main characters. Whilst Austen concentrates on mobbing her story forward. McCall Smith takes much more time to flesh out his characters. This is interesting and adds some originality to the story. But for me, the whole thing seems to lack the integrity of the original. There is no modern equivalent for many of the events or social interactions and expectations, so the whole thing has an air of unbelievability to it that I found disappointing.
All that said, there is a kind of timelessness about the character of Emma Woodhouse that does manage to come across. Her attempts to manipulate the love lives of those around her does have an element of truth to it.
All in all, an enjoyable bit of light reading. I very much doubt I will return to it later, something I do fairly regularly with the original, but I don’t feel I wasted the time it took to read it. A good summer read, but hardly challenging.
This entry was posted in Literature, Review, Romance and tagged Alexander McCall Smith, Jane Austen on 14/10/2016 by David Proffitt.
Having recently visited the Jane Austen House Museum, I had to reacquaint myself with one of her books. On this occasion I chose Persuasion. It is quite a while since I last read the exploits of Anne Elliot and her rather dysfunctional family, and I enjoyed it much than I did last time around.
Jane Austen is well known for her wit and satirical insight into the manners and intrigues of early 19th century polite society, and it is rarely more obvious than in this, her last novel.
The Elliot’s of Kellynch Hall are a family to be pitied. Widowed Sir Walter Elliot, the confused father of three daughters, has absolutely no idea of how to manage his estate or his money. He finds himself financially “embarrassed” and, reluctantly, and against all his objections, finds himself forced to lease his family home and take up residence in Bath. He takes with him his eldest daughter, who is equally as dippy, and her friend Mrs Clay, a widow with designs on the title and the estate.
Sir Walter is probably the vainest gentleman you will ever come across, both in terms of physical appearance and social status, something he shares with Elizabeth.
His youngest daughter, Mary, has married “beneath her station”. Her husband is wealth, but not from one of the better families!
Only his youngest daughter Anne has any sense, and it down to her to keep the family within its financial means. Seven years prior to the start of the book, Anne had let herself be talked out out of a marriage that was seen by both her family and her closes friend, Lady Russell, as being ill-advised. But time has not healed the wound and when her former “lover” is back on the scene, Anne must now decide for herself where her happiness lies.
I feel that Persuasion is often overlook, but the wonderful characters, witty dialogue and compelling narrative make it an excellent read. I had forgotten just how good it was. A great way to spend a few hours as the summer begins to draw to an end.
This entry was posted in Literature, Review, Romance and tagged Jane Austen on 10/09/2015 by David Proffitt.
Re-reading Pride and Prejudice again was like spending the bank holiday weekend with an old friend. I am not sure how many times I have read this particular book but I am amazed at what seems knew each time I do.
Whilst I freely admit to being a bit of an old romantic at times and I do enjoy some romance novels, there is more to Jane Austen’s stories than that. I love the language and the innocence of Jane Austen’s work, and these are best portrayed in Pride and Prejudice.
Many thousand words have been written about Jane Austen’s work and I will not presume to add any more. All I will say is that I am pleased my initial curiosity in revisiting this book after having despised it so much at school, has been well rewarded.
This entry was posted in Recommended, Review, Romance and tagged Jane Austen on 27/08/2013 by David Proffitt.

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Afriplex (Pty) Ltd has announced that one of their strategic partners, House of Hemp, has received their Cannabis Cultivation License from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). This is a historical milestone for South Africa to become an active and innovative player in the budding cannabis market, and marks a positive move forward by SAHPRA to encourage the development of the medical cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) sector.
A growing body of medical research both locally and globally points to the recognition of cannabis – and especially cannabidiol (CBD) use – for patients needing to manage diseases like cancer (and the side effects of chemotherapy), epilepsy and seizures, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), glaucoma, dementia, Alzheimers, autism, fibromyalgia and a range of auto-immune diseases.
SAHPRA’s granting of the license sets in motion a process which will eventually see the standardisation and proper scientific formulation, dosage requirements and combinations of cannabinoids for medical purposes. It offers not only the opportunity to safely improve the lives of patients with life-challenging conditions, but also to enhance the general wellbeing of a larger community of patients struggling with more general ailments like pain, inflammation, appetite stimulation, sleep quality, nausea and asthma.
With the current global market value for medicinal cannabis estimated at USD 8.28 billion – and expected to reach USD 27 billion by 2024 – the medical cannabis industry has formidable economic development potential for South Africa.
Established in 2001 with a strong focus on African indigenous plant extracts, Afriplex is currently one of the leading contract manufacturers of complementary medicines (CAMs) and health supplement products in the country. The company’s move into the cannabis market is a successful extension of the botanical offering that the business already has. Afriplex has already developed four other Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s) that are proudly South African based and which are popular in international markets.
He adds that South Africa’s main export markets are expected to be Canada, the United States, the European Union, and a selection of African countries.

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