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As the price of 3D printing continues to fall, farmers should start thinking about what they can and will do with these devices. It’s not pie in the sky … it’s here now!
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 100 times: “Can you please drive to the dealership and pick up a part for me?” A “parts run” is pretty much a standard practice and an unavoidable part of agriculture. We use machinery and it breaks—new parts are required for repairs.
Huge strides have been made to reduce the agonizing downtime we experience while we wait for parts that are not in stock at the local dealer. Overnight couriers, mobile parts apps and improved parts availability have all helped, but the fact remains that the part is manufactured somewhere, stored in a warehouse somewhere else, shipped to a local dealer and then picked up by you or someone you now owe a favour.
This is about to change, and 3D printers are the reason.
3D printers have been around for more than 20 years, but only recently has the process become economical enough to be of use to non-commercial users like you and I. Additive manufacturing is the technical term for 3D printing. The most popular application involves using heated plastic (ABS) that runs through a nozzle and is secreted in layers to build a three-dimensional object or, in our world, a part. It is one of those things that is difficult to describe, but makes a lot more sense when you see it in action.
If you do a YouTube search for “3D printer,” there are some amazing videos that show how the machines work and some examples of what can be created. You will be blown away.
In only a few years, the cost of a 3D printer has fallen to about $1,000 today from $5,000 or more. A low-end model can be had for as little as $500. This technology will revolutionize light manufacturing around the world.
So what’s in it for you? Instead of waiting for a part to be shipped from China, you will just go online and buy a file that you download and transfer to a 3D printer. The printer spits out the part and away you go.
Plastic is only one material that can be used. Some 3D printers utilize metal or super-strong composite materials. Bio-engineers are even using 3D printers to generate replacement organs and prosthetics for humans. And Chinese technicians built an entire house using 3D printers to showcase the technology. It’s even possible to create food products using 3D printers.
Farm equipment manufacturers are already using 3D printing technology to build prototypes before taking a new design to full production. These prototypes can be generated at a fraction of the cost of traditional tooling, so the innovation process is faster and more economical than in the past. AGCO Corporation used this technology to produce new seed meter designs for its planters. GVL Poly makes plastic snouts, or dividers, for corn heads, as well as other harvesting equipment for John Deere, Case IH, AGCO and others. GVL made a major commitment to using 3D printing technology to develop and manufacture the plastic snouts, it has paid off big time.
Farmers will take 3D printing beyond just creating replacement parts for equipment. We know farmers are innovative by nature. The cost of having ideas turned into prototypes has been a major speed bump for many would-be entrepreneurial farmers. The low cost of 3D printing will stimulate some amazing innovations at the farm gate.
So you may not be chasing friends and family to do a parts run for much longer. The request may soon be, “Hey, can you print a part for me?” And who knows, maybe your future field service truck will have a wireless-enabled 3D printer right in the field.


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How about giving the Marines some latitude in the upcoming Kandahar invasion. Let them try to duplicate – as far as possible and sensible – what they accomplished in Fallujah.
I would think that under the prevailing circumstances the “non-Tali” in Kandahar will be more impressed with a swift, brutal and effective attack on the “enemy” than with the reigning “soft ROE” approach. This is the only way we can really show the natives who the stronger horse is.
You are currently reading "Good Counterinsurgency, Bad Counterinsurgency and Tribes", entry #5237 on The Captain's Journal.
This article is filed under the category(s) Afghanistan,Counterinsurgency,Featured,Force Projection and was published July 19th, 2010 by Herschel Smith.

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FQDN refresh timers are used to check the mapping between an IP address and a fully-qualified domain name.
By default, Palo Alto Networks devices perform this check every 30 minutes.
Beginning in PAN-OS 6.1, the fqdn-refresh time down can be reduced to 10 minutes, although the default refresh time would still be 30 minutes.
For example, while running PAN-OS 6.1, the following output shows that the refresh happened in ten minutes.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Ritchie Station’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies – like the Island Green® and Sunrise Sunset™ – with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order with quality ingredients. We find that real fruits, veggies and juices just taste better.
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…but no, they would not pay anyone to say bad things about Trump.
This is pure sleaze and right in their own words.
The email shows that at least as far back as May the Clinton Campaign and Democratic National Committee planned to use fake sexism attacks against Donald Trump.
Multiple Positions (NYC area). Seeking staff members for multiple positions in a large, New York-based corporation known for its real estate investments, fake universities, steaks, and wine. The boss has very strict standards for female employees, ranging from the women who take lunch orders (must be hot) to the women who oversee multi-million dollar construction projects (must maintain hotness demonstrated at time of hiring).
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What would you do for a loved one if he or she was dying, disabled, or in some other way in need of devoted care?
This universal dilemma is the meat and potatoes of Scott McPherson’s alternately funny and touching family drama, Marvin’s Room. Originally presented at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre in 1990 and Off-Broadway in 1991, its all-star 1996 film version featured Diane Keaton as Bessie, Meryl Streep as Lee, Gwen Verdon as Aunt Ruth, and Leonardo DiCaprio as Hank.
Despite its many productions (I directed a college version), Marvin’s Room is only now, under the Roundabout’s aegis, being given a Broadway revival, with a fine company headed by Lily Taylor as Bessie, Janeane Garofalo as Lee, Celia Weston as Aunt Ruth, and Jack DiFalco as Hank. Often included under the rubric of AIDS-influenced writing, the play was written when McPherson, then 31, was enmeshed in a network of AIDS sufferers (his lover among them) and caregivers. He contracted the disease and passed at 33.
McPherson’s not concerned with a particular condition, but with the tender ways caregivers look after those in need. His heroine is Bessie, a sweet, noncomplaining spinster of 40 living in Florida. There, for the past 20 years, she’s been taking care of her father, whose stroke was only the first of a series of ailments that have confined him to an upstage room we see only dimly through a wall of translucent glass blocks.
Bessie is a virtual saint; she’s good enough even to look after her Aunt Ruth, a mildly dotty, soap opera-addicted biddy who controls her spinal pain by turning a dial wired to her brain that sometimes has the comically unintended effect of opening the garage door. McPherson uses this kind of black humor to play down the potential glumness of his situations, which grow glummer still when Bessie discovers she’s suffering from leukemia. In another reflection of McPherson’s wringing laughs from dread, Bessie learns of her illness from the klutzy, absentminded, but oh-so-earnest Dr. Wally (Triney Sandoval).
As advised, Bessie seeks bone marrow transplants from her next of kin, which brings to her side her cosmetologist sister, Lee, who lives in Ohio, and from whom she’s been estranged so long she’s never met Lee’s 17-year-old son, Hank, or his bookworm kid brother, Charlie (Luca Padovan). One of the play’s unanswered questions is just why these obviously loving sisters grew so far apart.
Hank who’s burned down the family house, is in a mental institution (which family members are instructed to call a “loony bin” or “nut house”). The self-centered Lee, who’s never helped in her father’s care, is frustrated by her inability to control her angry son, whose problems seem rooted in the absence of his long-gone father.
With Lee, Hank, and Charlie settled in at Bessie’s, Marvin’s Room works out the intertwining caregiving relationships of Lee and Hank, Lee and Bessie, Bessie and Hank, and Hank and Charlie. The plot’s principal drivers are the questions of, first, will the emotionally armored Hank agree to be a donor and, second, even if he does, will any of the candidates prove suitable? Two hours-plus, however, is simply too long to wait while these questions are answered.
Under Anne Kauffman’s well-calibrated direction, the ensemble tempers its histrionics in favor of a natural matter-of-factness, which helps us invest in the characters. The velvet-voiced Taylor is immensely affecting as the selfless, nonjudgmental Bessie; Garofalo mingles her standup sass with Lee’s insecurities; Weston is appealing as the goofy aunt; and DiFalco makes us sympathize with Hank’s angst.
As the play proceeds, however, the narrative and emotional energy lag, partly because Daniel Kluger’s generic music is too infrequent to help raise our temperatures but chiefly because of Laura Jellinek’s spare, monotonous set, dominated by a tall, cinderblock-like wall. Although efficiently lit by Japhy Weideman, its wide open spaces on this large Broadway stage effectively rob the play of its much-needed intimacy. Also, for a production shifting furniture via a stage revolve, couldn’t those annoyingly visible stagehands have been avoided?
Sometimes, what works best Off-Broadway should stay Off-Broadway.

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In every sense of the word, this is a great time to see this card! Justice does not necessarily need to pertain to legal matters, but it is indeed time for those scales of justice to be balanced. Currently, everyone is seeking fairness in a particular area of their life, and it has not come that easily, but it is time.
This is a very karmic card so whatever you choose to do today remember cause and effect. Your actions do have consequences, so negotiate wisely and compromise where necessary.
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text: 3 pkgs. of Bison Skirt Steak - approx. 3 lbs. (1 lb. ea.). These premium Bison Skirt Steaks are 100% grass-fed and grass-finished on pasture with small-scale family farmers. Bison is the purest form of red meat in North America, having never been domesticated and cross-fed for feedlots. No hormones, antibiotics or GMO feed!

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As seen on “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood,” Lil Fizz is often unlucky in love. During season one, Fizz was continuously played by Amanda, in various situations. When season two debuted, Fizz briefly dated one woman that he ended up mistreating, in the end.
Finally, Lil Fizz and Ms. Nikkii Baby hooked up, picking up where they left off in the season one finale. Throughout season two, they were a couple, but it ended early in season three. The rest of the season saw a single Fizz out here, even advising Safaree on dating Nikki.
Lil Fizz seemed to be friends with Ray J and Soulja Boy, who was going through his own drama with Nia. Apparently, he and Soulja Boy weren’t best friends, given the photo Nia Riley posted on Snapchat, early this morning. This pic has people believing Fizz is now dating Nia and Moniece has given it her seal of approval.


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It's been a busy day at the market in downtown Volos. Angeliki Ioanitou has sold a decent quantity of olive oil and soap, while her friend Maria has done good business with her fresh pies.
But not a single euro has changed hands – none of the customers on this drizzly Saturday morning has bothered carrying money at all. For many, browsing through the racks of second-hand clothes, electrical appliances and homemade jams, the need to survive means money has been usurped.
"It's all about exchange and solidarity, helping one another out in these very hard times," enthused Ioanitou, her hair tucked under a floppy felt cap. "You could say a lot of us have dreams of a utopia without the euro."
In this bustling port city at the foot of Mount Pelion, in the heart ofGreece's most fertile plain, locals have come up with a novel way of dealing with austerity – adopting their own alternative currency, known as the Tem. As the country struggles with its worst crisis in modern times, with Greeks losing up to 40% of their disposable income as a result of policies imposed in exchange for international aid, the system has been a huge success. Organisers say some 1,300 people have signed up to the informal bartering network.
But Volos, the first to be established, is by far the biggest. Until recently the city, 200 miles north of Athens, was a thriving industrial hub with a port whose ferries not only connected the mainland to nearby islands but before Syria's descent into civil war was a trading route between Greece and the Middle East. Once famous for its tobacco, Volos was home to flour mills and cement factories, steel and metal works.
But, today, it is joblessness that it has come to be known for in a country whose unemployment rate recently hit a European record of 26%, surpassing even that of Spain.
"Frankly the Tem has been a life-saver," said Christina Koutsieri, clutching DVDs and a bag of food as she emerged from the marketplace. "In March I had to close the grocery store I had kept going for 27 years because I just couldn't afford all the new taxes and bills. Everyone I know has lost their jobs. It's tragic."
Last year, the Greek government stepped in with a law that supported finding creative ways to cope with the crisis. For the first time, alternative forms of entrepreneurship and local development were actively encouraged.
Although locals insist the Tem, which is also available in voucher form, will never replace banknotes – and has not been dreamed up to dodge taxes – they say it is a viable alternative.
For local officials such as Panos Skotiniotis, the mayor of Volos, the alternative currency has proved to be an excellent way of supplementing the euro. "We are all for supporting alternatives that help alleviate the crisis's economic and social consequences," he said. "It won't ever replace the euro but it is really helping weaker members of our society. In all the social and cultural activities of the municipality, we are encouraging the Tem to be used."

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Pitcher JB Bukauskas of Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virgina, is throwing some heat! At a recent game, there were more than 20 MLB scouts with radar guns. With every pitch from Bukauskas, the scouts’ radar guns were recording throws of 96, 95, 96 mph. The 17-year-old Bukauskas’ recent performance of a blistering fastball, biting slider and a batter-freezing change-up finished the game with 11 strikeouts for the second time this season.
Bukauskas recently signed with North Carolina to play at the next level, but experts are expecting him to be chosen as early as the first or second round in the MLB draft.

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Orders may take 1- 2 weeks to arrive depending on our daily inventory.
This is the GENUINE PART, not to be mistaken as a Chinese knock-off cheap copy.


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This Corvette Labeled Tee has classic Corvette style!
Vintage Corvette graphic on left chest and full back.
Ring spun with athletic fit.

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The Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette have pulled off the neat trick of remaining thoroughly modern yet utterly timeless. The latest models of a Porsche, look a lot like the car that rolled into the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963, making it instantly recognizable even to people with no interest in cars.
Fast forward to 2008, with the model 997 of the Carrera design evolution. A mere 18,500 miles have been clocked since its purchase. The consigner sprung for the S upgrade, as well as a fully loaded and upgraded version. This car is very clean, very nice, very fast, and very respectable!
Black Pearl Metallic in beautiful unscathed condition, wraps the exterior of this Carrera S. A sunroof, retractable spoiler, and near perfect sheet metal are all there with showroom gaps where those panels meet. For 2008 oval headlights with the Xenon option and separate signal light fit aerodynamically in the front. Minimalist chrome brightwork is seen but is all in excellent condition. Exterior glass is unscathed, and power windows raise and lower in a flash.
Sand Beige leather seats with stitching accents, create two bucket seats that feel like you are being hugged from behind, tightly, and securely. A 2+2 Split seat with fold down backs, make up the rear seating area, or just can be kept down and create more stowage space. Leather stitched door panels show power window switches, power locks, a joystick side view is there to make fine adjustments while on the road. A wonderful swooped dash gauge cluster shows off white field and black analog number/letter gauges. Some electronic menus are available, and mileage is clocked digitally. A center console houses more essential gauges, as well as a navigation screen, digital radio, and CD Player. A climate control center, and heated seats are there for the taking, and all are functioning well.
A flat 6-cylinder, normally-aspirated, water-cooled, double overhead camshaft mill produces 355hp @ 6600rpm. Double port fuel injection pours fuel into the combustion chambers. Carbon fiber air intakes are seen and definitely reduce weight. This performance is all connected to a 6-speed manual transmission and drives the rear wheels. Ventilated disc brakes are seen all around and are fronted by Porsche standards wheels.
This Porsche 911 Carrera S is a beautiful example all around. Clean, Fast, and Comfortable, a 6-speed manual, beautiful color combo, and did I say Fast?!
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
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Those born under the Capricorn sun are determined, ambitious, and dedicated to their goals. This earth sign is hardworking, intelligent, and has an enormous amount of patience. They excel at strategic planning and the process of development. Capricorn’s are natural leaders are grounded, powerful, disciplined, and focused. Gemstones for Capricorn include: Black Onyx, Agate, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Obsidian, Amethyst, Tiger Eye, and Jasper.
Capricorn people are hard working, devoted, family-oriented, and goal-achieving. This persistent zodiac sign is focused and ambitious. White Agate gemstones bring balance, strength, and improved concentration for the sign of Capricorn. These white gems purify and ground, they encourage quiet contemplation and promote spiritual growth. Capricorn people will dissolve tension, overcome negative emotions, and build inner-strength with natural White Agate.
Gray Agate strengthens from the core. These gemstones attract good luck and fortune to people born under the Capricorn sun. This “Stone of Stability” harmonizes, aligns, structures, and stabilizes energy. Wear this slow and steady gemstone to balance emotional, physical, and intellectual wellbeing. Get grounded and attain structure with this gray agate jewelry set!
Capricorn’s are responsible, independent, and well mannered. The sign of the goat symbolizes their ability to steadily climb in the direction of their goals. This zodiac sign has self-control and persistence, qualities which enable them to reach their desired status. Black Onyx is an empowering gemstone that brings balance to ones energy, it promotes personal growth and provides motivation toward achieving goals. This is a “Stone of Personal Strength,” it promotes healing from past experiences, old injuries, and emotional trauma. With Black Onyx, Capricorn people can easily find resolutions and solutions. Promote progress and growth with this Black Onyx gemstone jewelry set!
This gemstone zodiac set includes: Black Onyx tear drop pendant with 18” black leather necklace, and stretch bead bracelet with zodiac charm.
Capricorn leather tie bracelet with Picture Jasper gemstone. Picture Jasper is a “Stone of Vision, Courage, and Wisdom.” It supports, comforts, alleviates tension, and stimulates creativity. This jasper encourages understanding and stimulates learning. It promotes a strong connection with the earth and enhances universal wisdom. For Capricorn, Picture Jasper reminds you of past lessons and promises personal growth. Life doesn’t have to be a constant struggle uphill. Allow yourself to rest and reflect with this gemstone zodiac bracelet.


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The car industry will be transformed by the current crisis, says former Birmingham Post reporter John Revill, who now writes for Automotive News Europe.
To say it’s been a tough year in the European car industry would an understatment. You know it is serious when the normally mild mannered Swedes are getting angry, and even the man who rescued Fiat is deeply pessimistic.
But that’s what happened last year when the financial crisis spilled over into the car industry.
Volvo and Saab were put up for sale, car sales went into meltdown, and the big three American car makers edged closer to collapse.
Even Japanese giant Toyota suffered – posting its first ever operating loss in 70 years.
Sergio Marchionne, the man who brought Fiat back from the dead, thinks the car industry will change rapidly in the next few years.
His view: there could be only six survivors in the global volume sector as falling new-car sales and rising financial losses lead to a wave of consolidation in the industry.
Mr Marchionne said: “This business is going to be completely different. It cannot continue as it did in the past. Independence in this business is no longer sustainable.
At present, only five automakers - Toyota, General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford Motor and Renault-Nissan - have that kind of scale.
So what happened during 2008?
After a relatively positive start, new car sales collapsed across Europe in the second half of the year.
The Western European market was down 7.6 per cent in the year to November, but some countries were suffering much more than others.
Spain, heading towards a recession, saw car sales plunge 28.1 percent during 2008 - the country’s sharpest ever drop.
John Fleming, chairman of Ford of Europe, said the situation is as bad as he has ever known it. The speed the markets are going down unprecedented.
Ford of Europe remains profitable, but one of its main competitors - General Motors Europe - endured a bleak 2008.
The company’s Opel brand, which makes up about 80 percent of its volumes, saw its sales fall by 10.5 per cent during the year.
Its president, Carl-Peter Forster, announcing third quarter pretax losses of $1billion did not even attempt to put a positive spin on the situation.
Mr Forster thinks the markets would recover, but it would take time.
Both GM Europe and Ford of Europe are also affected by the dire situation of their parent companies in the US - where GM and Chrysler were forced to go to Washington to ask for government funding.
Without it - they would have run out of money in a matter of weeks.
Ford, after mortgaging everything — plants, buildings, patents and trademarks, including the Blue Oval — for $23.4 billion in cash in 2006,said it didn’t need to borrow money from the US government.
But after selling Jaguar and Land Rover last year, it has now put Volvo up for sale.
In Sweden, the people of Gothenburg are furious with the way Ford has treated Volvo.
“Ford has not been a good owner,” said Vera Coutinho, who works at the Volvo factory near Gothenburg.
The future looks even bleaker for Saab, which has also been put up for sale by GM after being lossmaking for most of the eight years it has been owned by the American giant.
The industry-wide sales collapse is expected to accelerate this year.
New-car sales in western Europe will fall by 15 percent or 2.1 million units in 2009 to 13.5 million, investment bankers Goldman Sachs said in December.
Consultants CSM Worldwide predicts Western European sales to fall by 8.7 per cent in 2008 to 13.47 million cars, and 14.7 per cent to 11.4 million cars in 2009.
The sales collapse could lead to mergers and create a very different industry.
There will likely be fewer car companies, the volumes will not there to support the economies of scale the companies need.
There will also be less diversity – the proliferation of different brands and models will be cut by carmakers who cannot afford to be so diverse.
There has been a series of temporary shutdowns of factories across Europe in the last few months, but this might not be enough.
Some analysts think up to five five factories could close in the next two or three years as a result of the downturn.
The auto industry will recover – people will still want cars in the next few years.
But it will look very different from what we have now.


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i just signed up for the All-Access Membership after being an anime customer for awhile now.
Sadly all i can find is two manga in the list. Am i looking in the wrong place?
Moved this over to Manga Support, since it seemed like more a CR manga question than a general manga question. So, you are looking at http://www.crunchyroll.com/comics/manga, right? I'm not sure what licensing restrictions there are for manga, but knowing where you are might help figure this out. Also, are you looking on a specific app? You might need to set your Manga Preferences to allow mature content to ensure that all available titles show up on Sony and Apple devices.
Thank you for moving it.
I have only been looking through the browser .. i should download the app. Hadn't thought of that.
You probably won't see more on the app than on the site, actually--unless somehow they detect you being in different regions.
Where are you located, and what are the two titles you can see? It's possible you are in a location that CR was unable to get the license for. Without that info we can't tell if you seeing just two titles is normal, or a glitch.
Which 2 manga is it? I ask because I've been having the same issues, I only see 2 manga titles, doesn't matter what I'm using or if I'm logged in or not, nothing works. I contacted CR for help a few days ago, but I haven't got any solid reply back regarding it.
We're all seeing the same mangas "Love Theory" and "Silver Nina"
This may have been fixed for people having this issue. I've been in contact with customer support, and they opened a ticket with their operations dept. to update their IP listings, they contacted me that it was updated, and it worked. So check now, hopefully it was a widespread fix.
If it wasn't, msneill78 and FooPanda may have to repeat the process for their IP addresses.


text: Well-Strung's third studio album titled UNDER THE COVERS is a celebratory blend of pop hits sung by the group accompanied by respected classical music. The album debuted at #3 on Billboards Classical Chart, and features ten tracks including renditions of Ed Sheeran's Perfect (Feat. Bach) and Queen's Don't Stop Me Now mashed up with the William Tell Overture. Well-Strungs UNDER THE COVERSl album is available at iTunes or on CD at CDBaby.


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An Application Programming Interface (API) means how the various software components should interact with each other. There are public, private and shared API’s, sometimes referred to as open and closed.
Have you ever worried about your transactional emails are being received by your clients? Are these emails displayed in Inbox or Spam folder of your client? Are you still guessing that client may have open your promotional email? Have they clicked on any link?


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Social media is a powerful platform no longer limited to just sharing the occasional personal experiences or insights.
Contrary to what some critics think, social networks do not isolate people from others. As of 2014, 74% of all Internet users use social networks, and the trends indicate saturation is only bound to increase.
With so many people validating the experience, participating in social networks is a great way to build trust, community spirit, and tolerance. You can use it to expand your social relationships, leverage a career, or create business opportunities.
However, in order to take advantage of it for personal or professional reasons, you need to know these social media strategies.
One of the first things you need to do is to keep your social media profiles updated.
You might think that’s no big deal, but if you need it to sell your business or advance your career, you need to make a point of keeping all your profiles updated and interesting. It is of course better to have one active social media account rather than making several accounts from several platforms while having no time to use or update any of those accounts.
With one or many, make a point of making the information consistent across platforms, and fill up all the information about you. Make sure all your contact information is current and your profile photo flattering.
You should also add keywords to make your social profiles search engine optimized for your purposes. It can’t hurt to have some people endorse you and your business, either. You can do all of this in under an hour at first, and less than 15 minutes to do it regularly.
You probably give little thought to the photos you post on your social networks, but that would be a big mistake.
Photos make up 75% of Facebook content, mostly because people engage better with photos than text. Well-chosen images are extremely useful in delivering the right message in social media. It cuts across language barriers, much more effective than words in this respect.
While you’re at it, you should really learn to take better photos, or share the right ones to pique the interest of your audience. Just make sure you have the right to use it to avoid copyright infringement issues. You can these suggestions to put images and photos to good purpose in your social media posts.
Listen. It is important to know what is trending in the different social networks connected to your career or business.
Most people are only interested in what other people are saying about them, their brand or their product. This will give you an idea of what people would like to see or know about. It will not be easy, since much of that kind of data doesn’t really follow a structure.
You can automate the process to make it easier. There are quite a few tools such as Google Alert or other data mining and analysis software. Some software and services are free, while others are paid. Choose the best that you can afford to get the most out of your social media monitoring.
Using social media to help you in your career or business is a great idea, but unless you are a social media professional, it means it is not part of your skill set.
You can learn it along the way, of course, but it will take some time to do it well enough to be effective. BestEssays article writer Joe Morton advised, “Professional editors and writers can help you with your content and even make recommendations on how to improve it further.” You can save time and money that can more than offset the cost of outsourcing your content.
Posting content and updating your social media accounts is not enough to make it an effective tool for self-promotion. You need to engage your audience into starting a conversation; otherwise, you’ll just be talking to yourself.
Think of it as going to a party and standing in the corner by yourself. You’re there, people see you, but there’s no interaction. You have to make the effort and take the time to talk about what people are interested in to engage them. This is where your nice photos, data mining, and professional help will really pay off.
When you engage your audience, it is inevitable that you connect with your target audience. You are building relationships, hopefully a good one.
However, you can save a lot of time and effort if you target influencers in your field. It can fast track your goal of creating a reputation as a trustworthy and credible member of the community. This can help your career and brand immeasurably.
The greatest benefit of social media is to create a connection with your target audience. It can be of immense help in promoting yourself or your business if you use it properly. Follow these six techniques to sharpen your social media skills to expand your reach, engage your audience, and make the most of this excellent opportunity.
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Carries a whip capable of discharging varying amounts of electrical voltage, guns which fire poison or stun capsules as well as conventional bullets and numerous concealed weapons.
Was recruited by Tobias Whale after the first Syonide death. A cold blooded killer, she encountered Batman and the Outsiders while tracking down the whereabouts of Violet Harper (Halo). In the ensuing battle, Syonide was apparently killed by Sam Harper (Violet's father) who was in turned killed by Syonide.


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The ardently pro-Turkish government newspaper Yeni Safak reported Monday that Ankara has prepared 80,000 troops to invade the Kurdish region of northern Syria in anticipation of the United States’ withdrawal from the area.
The operation in question would result in Turkish control over Manbij, a city in Syrian Kurdistan (Rojava) currently held by the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG/YPJ), a U.S.-allied militia. While the YPG played a central role in the eradication of the Islamic State from much of Syria, including the terrorist group’s “capital” Raqqa, the Turkish government considers the YPG indistinguishable from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The U.S. cooperates with the YPG but considers the PKK, a Marxist group using force to establish an independent Kurdish state, a terrorist organization.
The troops will assert themselves in an attempt to take control of “an area of 30,000 square kilometers” in Syria from “terrorist organizations,” which Yeni Safak does not name.
Hurriyet, one of Turkey’s main newspapers, reported on Monday corroborating evidence of such a military preparation. According to that publication, the Turkish military recently moved an unspecified number of tanks and armored vehicles to its border with Syria in anticipation of a major military operation there.
Turkey has repeatedly threatened an invasion of Rojava to eradicate the YPG in the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing that the United States would pull its troops out of Syria last month. U.S. officials stated last week that the withdrawal had indeed began but only of equipment, not troops. Adding to the confusion were remarks from National Security Advisor John Bolton who said prior to a visit to Turkey that the United States would not leave northern Syria without concrete security guarantees for the Kurds. Erdogan refused to meet with Bolton while in Ankara.
On Sunday, Trump echoed Bolton’s statements on Twitter, threatening to “devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds.” Turkish officials responded by condemning Trump for not specifying which Kurdish faction he meant.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu further accused the United States of “threats” against a fellow NATO member.
“We have repeatedly said that we are never afraid of threats. Threatening Turkey economically will get you nowhere,” he said on Monday, adding that Trump should not use social media to communicate with the Turkish government.
“The President expressed the desire to work together to address Turkey’s security concerns in northeast Syria while stressing the importance to the United States that Turkey does not mistreat the Kurds and other Syrian Democratic Forces with whom we have fought to defeat ISIS,” Sanders said.
A Turkish assault on Manbij would expand Ankara’s control of northern Syria beyond Afrin, a town near Manbij that American and Kurdish troops withdrew from. The YPG has accused Turkish allies of human rights violations against the local Kurdish population in the area. A YPG spokesman warned on Saturday that Turkish-allied militias were deliberately preventing human rights observers from entering the area to “document the crimes and daily atrocities” against Kurds in the area.
The Turkish government is allied with the mainly Sunni Arab Free Syrian Army (FSA), a rebel group originally fighting against Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Like Erdogan – who once claimed Turkey had entered Syria exclusively “to end the rule of the tyrant Assad” – the FSA have shifted much of their focus away from Assad troops and towards the Kurds.


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Is technological know-how extra rational or goal than the other highbrow pastime? Are clinical theories exact depictions of fact or simply valuable units for manipulating the surroundings? those middle questions are the focal point of this special approach to the philosophy of technology. in contrast to regular textbooks, this publication doesn't try out a finished overview of the complete box, yet makes a variety of the main brilliant debates and issues.
The writer tackles such stimulating questions as: Can technological know-how meet the demanding situations of skeptics? may still technology deal with questions often reserved for philosophy and faith? additional, does technology go away room for human values, loose will, and ethical responsibility?
Written in an available, jargon-free variety, the textual content succinctly provides complicated principles in an simply comprehensible style. by utilizing a number of examples taken from diversified parts akin to evolutionary thought, paleontology, and astronomy, the writer piques readers' interest in present medical controversies. Concise bibliographic essays on the finish of every bankruptcy invite readers to pattern rules various from those provided within the textual content and to discover the diversity of reviews on each one topic.
Rigorous but hugely readable, this glorious invitation to the philosophy of technological know-how makes a resounding case that figuring out the character of technological know-how is vital for knowing lifestyles itself.
Welcome to the realm of state-of-the-art math, physics, and neuroscience, the place the hunt for the last word vacuum, the purpose of nothingness, flooring 0 of idea, has rendered the universe deep, wealthy, and juicy. "Modern physics has lively the void," says ok. C. Cole in her entrancing trip into the center of not anything.
Offering a brand new standpoint on ADHD in adults, this compelling publication analyzes findings from significant reports directed by means of major authority Russell A. Barkley. Groundbreaking details is gifted at the major impairments produced by way of the affliction throughout significant practical domain names and existence actions, together with academic results, paintings, relationships, wellbeing and fitness behaviors, and psychological future health.
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Lady Panthers won their season opener in 3 sets last night against Hannah-Pamplico. Catelynn Owens had 11 assists, Lasira Nicholson had 5 kills, Taylor Atkinson had 13 aces, and Zaria Cameron had 2 blocks.
Great job to the Lady Panthers. They will be traveling to Crestwood Thursday.


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This is a book about a runner, or rather, a runner’s wife. This is also a book about mental health and mental illness, relationships, and love.
Life is a Marathon by Matt Fitzgerald (2018) is published by Hachette Book Group.
Life is a Marathon: A Memoir of Love and Endurance is by Matt Fitzgerald, an author whose name has become synonymous with triathlon and running nutrition and training. (We’ve reviewed many of his books right here on the blog, including Racing Weight.) And while those sports play a major role in providing the structure of the book, as much as they do when contributing to the structure of someone’s day-to-day life, this book centers around the relationship between Fitzgerald and his wife, Nataki.
I ask because this book is an intense, honest look at the way mental illness impacts life. Nataki, whom Fitzgerald met way back when he was a broke writer, is the love of his life. Her personality is irresistable; her honesty and the way she shows compassion for those around her, and her ability to see the positive, is who she is. She is also someone with severe mental illness.
In Life is a Marathon, Fitzgerald recounts his courtship of Nataki, alternating years from the past in some chapters and stories from a recent road trip in others. The story starts off, however, with an experience most people have experienced at some point in their life: cowardice. Fitzgerald describes how he skipped an important race in his high school career, a choice that changed the path of his college years and left him with a yearning to embody bravery. He shares stories from his mid-20’s; finding a job to pay the bills, meeting Nataki, and the way their lives grew together. Then, slowly at first, she started getting sick.
Fitzgerald holds back on no detail. He doesn’t try to sugar-coat the events that forced him to call 911 to protect himself and keep Nataki safe. He applies no filter when describing the ways in which she was failed by doctors. And he never gave up on her.
It was amazing to me to read about what they went through, knowing that during those years Fitzgerald was still training and competing at a high level, and writing many popular books. Even more amazing is the way Nataki is now fighting to increase awareness of mental illness and remove the stigma from afflictions from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schitzophrenia.
Because of this, I’m going to share something that I’ve only shared in the past when talking with someone one-on-one. I, too, suffer from mental health issues. I take medication to help me manage my anxiety and depression. If you’ve met me in person, you might be surprised to hear this. I’m very outgoing, supportive of others, and have even been called “Pollyanna.” But I’m also a very sensitive person who cries easily, frequently feels like I’m the sore thumb, and has a hard time talking about things that bother me. I know now, after just turning 40, that it’s okay for me to be all those things, and I know how lucky I am to be surrounded by people who love me and have access to mental health care.
Another good resource is the NAMI HelpLine (National Association on Mental Illness) at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). If you’d rather write, email info@nami.org. Check the website for hours, but call them if you want to get more information on mental health conditions, treatments, support groups, and education for yourself or others.
Mental health is health. Take care of yourselves, dear friends, and take care of each other.
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The 4 star Hotel Pestana Dom Joao is located right on the sandy beach of Alvor on the Algarve. Just 10 minutes from the town centre and close to the picturesque Alvor river. The hotal boasts 2 outdoor saltwater swimming pools, a Spa with an indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath and sauna. All rooms offer a balcony with views of the sea (frontal or side), garden or hotel grounds and have a TV and Wi-Fi.
An 18 hole, Par 71 at just over 6.000 meters, inaugurated in 1992 and designed by Nick Price. This course offers a stern text for players of all levels and has hosted various pro tournaments including the Portuguese Ladies Open.
Vale Da Pinta is a highly rated course which has hosted the European Seniors Tour Qualifying final on eight occasions. Designed by Ronald Fream the course is well known for it outstanding levels of beauty and enjoyment. Enjoy lush Bermuda grass, well placed sand bunkers, and greens clad in Pen Cross Bent grass.
Inaugurated in 2006 Silves Golf is located in a serene spot at the foot of Monchique mountain. A challenging course for players of all levels you will need to concentration to make your par. Golfers enjoy spectacular mountain views overlooking palm trees, olive groves surrounded by cork and citrus farms.
Alto Golf is a legendary Henry Cotton designed course which features a 600 meter par 5 known as the “ Sir Henry Challenge”. Located on the outskirts of the picturesque fishing village of Alvor players are treated to rolling fairways and elevated greens.


text: Emilee is an assistant ecological consultant and laboratory technician. She conducts disease surveillance programs to prevent the outbreak and spread of wildlife related and zoonotic diseases and tests water quality for drinking purposes. Soon she’ll be trained to use an anti-poaching tracker/sniffer dog to protect the Rhino in South Africa.


text: Let’s face it: most career advice articles are written for people who are unhappy. They’re unemployed, underemployed, stuck in a holding pattern, working for a jerk, floundering aboard a sinking concern, unfulfilled, or unappreciated. Regardless, they want out, and who can blame them?

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text: Players struggle for influence over regions of Europe by placing two different types of control markers, Monasteries and Advisors. Monasteries are the basic placement, with the goal of securing a majority in a region or chain of monasteries or even decent points from second place. The placement of the Advisors is more restricted as the total number of Advisors in a region is limited by the majority player's number of monasteries. The game is played in two rounds and is very fast paced.

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text: Does a day discovering wineries and tasting wines sound good? And what if you had a professional guide to drive you around, a tasting workshop and an outdoor meal? That’s exactly what Kava Tours can offer, and even more, with the ultimate experience: The Full-day tour.

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Posted December 5, 2016 by Ian McArdell & filed under Episodes.
In a tense final episode, Patrick Ness drew BBC Three’s Class to a close with plenty of shocks and a lot of heart.
Set to music (did we know April could sing too?), the pre-credits sequence provided an easy-to-digest catch-up and reminded us how shattered the group’s had become; avoiding each other’s calls, skipping classes and keeping their distance. Only Charlie and April remained on speaking terms.
Given this separation, a consequence of unburdened truths from the claustrophobic ‘Detained’, it took seismic events to draw then back together; enter the deposed Shadow Kin monarch Corakinus, who promptly dispatched Ram’s Dad, then orphaned Tanya and her brothers in short order.
Meanwhile, the newly independent and spontaneously pregnant Quill awoke aster six days, having been cared for by Charlie. These moments were the comic highlight of the story, with Katherine Kelly’s brilliantly judged reactions to the suggestion that her offspring will expect to consume her after birth. However, as she rationalised, this is no ordinary Quill baby – a sole infant rather than a litter and conceived within the Rhodian Cabinet of Souls.
We also loved her scenes with Tanya (Vivian Oparah), with Quill ill-equipped to offer emotional support but willing to provide grief counselling through fight training. Quill also saved the girl’s brothers from Corakinus (but sadly neither of the silent pair seemed to own an equity card).
With Charlie and Matteusz bringing Headmistress Dorothea into the situation at gunpoint, we finally found out more about the mysterious Governors – although initially they remained an enigma behind a cupboard door, accessed with a charming flip action roman numeral key. Dorothea did, however, imply that their actions may have granted the Shadow Kin access to Earth.
Together for a finale climatic standoff in the school hall (where else), all bets seemed off with Corakinus believing that Charlie would not unleash the weapon, and demanding he take April back to his homeworld. He failed to count on both April and Charlie’s willingness for self-sacrifice though, and the gang prevailed – albeit at a heavy cost and with a genocidal act which has seemed inevitable for some time.
While the consequences of Charlie’s actions, the shocking result of April’s sacrifice and Quill’s pregnancy will doubtless rumble on, other plans were laid for the future too.
We were thrilled find Cucumber star Cyril Nri behind that door as the Chair of the Governors, returning to the Whoniverse having formerly guested as the enigmatic Shopkeeper on The Sarah Jane Adventures. His masters too came as a genuine surprise, and not an entirely welcome one especially as they promptly offed the brilliant Dorothea (Pooky Quesnel).
Despite their enduring popularity, we cannot help but think that the Weeping Angels’ early appearances, like ‘Blink’ and ‘Time of the Angels’ have not been surpassed and, ironically for this particular monster, their best days are behind them.
Although we have smiled at the gentle nods to the parent show, and of course Peter Capaldi’s cameo, Class has beaten its own path rather than relying on elements from the main show.
However, with the creative vision that Patrick Ness has demonstrated throughout, we have faith that he will put a new spin on the killer statues and we look forward to seeing where he takes them and Coal Hill Academy in the future.
Available from 10am on Saturday 3 December 2016 on BBC iPlayer.
One of the very best TV episodes that I’ve ever had the pleasure to witness. Loved it and can’t wait to see more. If there’s no second series then there is no justice.
10/10, can’t praise this masterpiece enough!


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Bill Storrer, author, Pat Storrer, editor, and Michael Richmond of Boathouse Restaurant, writer of the foreword, will be available to sign copies of their book; Up North Michigan, Wines by the Bay; Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula’s Explored.
Up North Michigan Wines By The Bay is a comprehensive portrayal of the wine industry of Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas of northwest Michigan – describing not only the region’s distinctive climate and its wineries, wines and grapes but also the determined and dedicated personalities who make it happen. Working to a remarkable level of detail, Storrer supports his research with extensive photography and maps. He brings the whole to life in conversations with owners, winemakers, growers and support organizations.
Presenting his information in a format that is easy to follow and well-organized, Storrer writes in an informal style that includes helpful hints to the wine-buyer on the tasting, transportation, storage and serving of wine. In keeping with the region’s “foodie-destination” reputation, the book includes winery recipes and food-pairing suggestions. Linda Jones, Executive Director of the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, describes this book: “Wines by the Bay is a valuable resource for those following the burgeoning growth of the wine industry in northwest lower Michigan. Bill and Pat Storrer have truly undertaken a “labor of love” in their detailed documentation of the wineries and vineyards.
Over 50 recipes from the wineries are featured in the book, with an opportunity to sample some of them at the event. The Storrer’s are local residents, making their home in Frankfort, Michigan.


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Today's the day! The Mapmaker Chronicles now in the UK!
Another exciting day in a month that has already left me fairly breathless!
The first three books in The Mapmaker Chronicles series are now available for UK readers, through Little, Brown Books.
You’ll find more information about the entire series, plus teachers’ notes, reviews, map activities, author FAQs and other resources here at the official website. If you’d like to read a review that encompasses the entire series, you’ll find one here.
And please let me know if you spot one in the wild!

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"Please stop victimising me through the media so we can fix our relationship".
The claim came in People, a United States magazine, to which five of her friends spoke anonymously in reaction to coverage of the duke and duchess in recent months, which has included reports of difficulties over staff and claims of a rift with the Duchess of Cambridge. "And at the same time, because she's a daughter, she has a lot of sympathy for him", Meghan's friend told People. It's small and she's made it cosy, but the perception of their lifestyle and the reality are two different things. One friend who visited recently said Meghan was sitting by a heater painting her nails as she got ready for an official engagement.
Serena and her husband attended Meghan and Harry's wedding in 2018. In the room she made up for me, there was a candle lit by the bed, slippers and a robe.
"We were the only two in the house", they continued. It was our time.
This is such a toxic and manipulative relationship for all involved - but we're sure he'll have more to say to the press after her baby is born... "I'm reaching out. every day I try and text her and just haven't had any comment back". She cooked, made tea, and cleaned her dogs when they came in from the rain. That's how she crouches down with our kids at home.
While the full article is in the magazine itself (and I'm flying to Hawaii later today so you best BELIEVE I'm buying it the second I land), People's site has some choice quotes, while USA breakfast show Good Morning America also reported on some of the interview.
"She is the same person though everything around her has changed".
Meghan Markle's half-sister Samantha has called an interview with the Duchess' friends "bullsh*t". "[Samantha and brother Thomas Jr] were not a part of [Meghan's] life." .
According to The Daily Telegraph's Camilla Tominey, the Duchess of Cambridge was left in tears following a bridesmaid dress fitting for Princess Charlotte leading up to Meghan Markle's wedding day.
This. Changes. Everything. Guess it just depends on who you believe is lying.
They also claim her dad Thomas has "never called; never texted" and said it's "super painful". You know, nothing but attention and money and a certain level of infamy. Huh.
They added the anonymity was "to protect the private friendship they hold dear". Hopefully this makes the doubters think twice.
Dating app Bumble's commercial featured American tennis star Serena Williams, and marketed directly to the female audience. Our office is right down the road! The rate for ads this year was roughly $5.2 million for 30 seconds of air time.

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Diary of a Loan Shark!
Mirriam Webster adds that "an example of a shark is a tough lawyer who always wins his casses."
What is a money loan shark per WikiPedia? "Licensed payday loan and car title loan businesses lending money at high rates of interest on the security of a post dated check or a car, are often described as loan sharks by their critics due to high interest rates that trap debtors, stopping short of illiegal lending and violent collection practices."
These metrics are based on our best opinion of our stores, interviews with members of management of existing stores, statistics gathered via attendance at industry conferences and conventions. YOUR RESULTS MAY BE DIFFERENT!
Are you attempting to determine the advisability of starting a new consumer loan business? Or perhaps you're an existing pawnshop, bail bond company or check cashing operator considering the addition of a paycheck/payday/installment profit center to your operation? What will your first year sales/earnings be? Guess? Certainly you can look at the demographics of your market area. Evaluate your competition, if any. Visit existing operations in other markets. Read any trade periodicals, if they exist. Get a job in the industry for a while. But bottom line, "IT DEPENDS!"
We have certainly heard of locations doing much bigger numbers; particularly in large, metropolitan cities. And of course, a small town will do less volume.
We think that, after the initial "build" period subsides and your location matures, a leveling off somewhere between 220 - 600 customers at approximately 225-700 payday loan transactions per month is typical.
$100/.85=$117.65 in fees with an annual return on YOUR MONEY of 805%!


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I first saw this recipe on Pinterest, if you can even call it a recipe. It is more like an idea. A delicious, delicious idea. Dark chocolate meets salty pistachios and sweet dried cranberries. Fabulous.
I started with good chocolate. No almond bark here. I melted two bags of Ghirardelli 60% cacao chocolate chips. They are my go to chocolate chip because they are the best tasting chocolate chips ever. You won’t go back to nestle, I promise.
Anyway, I melted the chocolate chips in a double boiler, then spread the melted chocolate in a rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper. Then I liberally sprinkled chopped pistachios and dried cranberries over the top. Then I stuck the whole thing out on the porch until the chocolate firmed back up.
Once the chocolate was hard again, I melted some vanilla almond bark and drizzled it over the top, just to make it pretty. I tried using white baking chips, but they don’t melt. I knew they weren’t really white chocolate, but apparently they aren’t even food. I actually burned them in the microwave on half power so I tried again in a double boiler. The best I could get was grainy paste. Almond bark at least melts.
So after I drizzled the chocolate with the almond bark, I put it back outside to harden again. Then I broke it into pieces. That’s it. Not even really a recipe, but oh so tasty.
Dark chocolate with pistachios and dried cranberries.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler.
Refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
Melt 1 square of almond bark, drizzle over the chocolate with a spoon, or spoon into a sandwich bag with the corner cut off and pipe over the chocolate.
Let harden again. Once completely hardened, break into bite sized pieces.
Do not skmip on the quality of chocolate chips.


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iPhone and iPad and both have not let me start a new game without finishing the current one. Is that a glitch or is there a setting I can change?
Thank you very much for your message. How are you able to even continue the game if both options are not visible to you? Could you also send me a screenshot of the menu screen where you're not seeing the options you're supposed to?
So on the first island I have a game going with AI. If i click on this, rather than a second screen popping up to say new game/continue game, it takes me straight back into the game every time. If I wanted to start a new game on first island, I'd have to play out the one I'm in.
Okay. Thank you for the screenshot that works fine! Could you quickly start another single player game on any other scenario and check whether it's the same there? Please excuse the inconveniences and thank you for you patience!
@Administrator yes, I can start any other scenario a new game.
Thank you very much for your feedback! Could you maybe then try to just quickly tab through the game that doesn't let you start and just let the AI win? It doesn't seem to be a general problem of your installation so it rather seems like a temporary bug.
@Administrator yeah, I can and I have a bunch of times before. Just wanted to see if there was a solution.
After working fine for almost a year, for the last 5 days, when I click on 'Start Search' it just goes to 'Searching for opponents...' but never finds any, no matter how long I leave it. This is frustrating and there is an obvious problem with access and connection.
Can you please inform as to why I am unable to connect with other players all of a sudden?
sorry. Maybe I misunderstood you. Did you actually start any new game and then leave it immediately and check whether you can start a new one in the same scenario? Can you actually never start a new game once you've started one?
could you try to logout and login again? This often fixes connectivity problems like this? If that's not improving the situation –please write a quick e-mail to support@catanuniverse.com.
Our technical support should be able to help you out in that case!
In that case please contact our technical support at support@catanuniverse.com. Please include the screenshot you've sent to me.
This is unique and I haven't seen it happen before, personally.


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The Sun's activity is determined by the Sun's magnetic field. Two combined effects are responsible for the latter: The omega and the alpha effect. Exactly where and how the alpha effect originates is currently unknown. Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are putting forward a new theory for this in the journal Solar Physics. Their calculations suggest that tidal forces from Venus, the Earth and Jupiter can directly influence the Sun's activity.
Many questions regarding the Sun's magnetic field are still unanswered. "As with the Earth, we are dealing with a dynamo. Through self-excitation, a magnetic field is created from virtually nothing, whereby the complex movement of the conductive plasma serves as an energy source," says the physicist Dr. Frank Stefani from HZDR. The Sun's so-called alpha-omega dynamo is subject to a regular cycle. Approximately every eleven years the polarity of the Sun's magnetic field is reversed, with solar activity peaking with the same frequency. This manifests itself in an increase in sunspots - dark patches on the Sun's surface which originate from strongly concentrated magnetic fields.
"If you only just give a swing small pushes, it will swing higher with time," as Frank Stefani explains the principle of resonance. He and his team discovered in recent calculations that the alpha effect is prone to oscillations under certain conditions. "The impulse for this alpha-oscillation requires almost no energy. The planetary tides could act as sufficient pace setters for this." The so-called Tayler instability plays a crucial role for the resonance of the Sun's dynamo. It always arises when a strong enough current flows through a conductive liquid or a plasma. Above a certain strength, the interaction of the current with its own magnetic field generates a flow - in the case of the colossal Sun, a turbulent one.
It is generally understood that the solar dynamo relies on the interaction of two induction mechanisms. Largely undisputed is the omega effect, which originates in the tachocline. This is the name of a narrow band between the Sun's inner radiative zone and the outer areas in which convection takes place, where heat is transported using the movement of the hot plasma. In the tachocline, various, differentially rotating areas converge. This differential rotation generates the so-called toroidal magnetic field in the form of two "life belts" situated north and south of the solar equator.
There is significant lack of clarity regarding the position and cause of the alpha effect, which uses the toroidal field to create a poloidal field - the latter running along the Sun's lines of longitude. According to a prevalent theory, the alpha effect's place of origin is near the sunspots, on the Sun's surface. The Dresden researchers have chosen an alternative approach which links the alpha effect to the right- or left-handedness of the Tayler instability. In turn, the Tayler instability arises due to strongly developed toroidal fields in the tachocline. "That way we can essentially also locate the alpha effect in the tachocline," says Frank Stefani.
The scientists surrounding Frank Stefani have been researching magnetic fields in the cosmos and on Earth for many years. They were also the first group in the world to successfully prove both the Tayler instability and the magnetorotational instability in laboratory experiments. In 1999, the specialists in magnetohydrodynamics were also involved in the first demonstration of the homogeneous dynamo effect in Riga.
"Interestingly, we stumbled upon the Tayler instability in the context of our research into new liquid-metal batteries, which are currently being investigated as possible inexpensive storage containers for the strongly fluctuating solar energy," explains Frank Stefani. The fundamental principle of liquid-metal batteries is extremely simple. It consists of two liquid metals of differing densities - the electrodes - which are only separated by a thin layer of salt. The benefits are an extremely quick charging time, an (at least theoretically) infinite number of charging cycles and low costs, if a battery which is one square meter in size can successfully be produced. "For these batteries, the Tayler instability poses a serious danger because it inevitably arises when the cells get bigger and bigger. Without certain technological tricks, which we have already patented, the Tayler instability would destroy the battery's stratification," adds Stefani.

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For a delicious meal, it’s hard to go past a juicy steak that is cooked to perfection. But what’s the best cut of steak and how do you know if you’re buying quality?
Choosing the best cut of steak can be a dilemma, especially if you don’t know what to look for. Rib-eye or sirloin? T-bone or tenderloin? With fewer local butchers offering their advice from behind the counter, it can be hard to know what to choose.
Then there’s the question of how to cook steak so it remains juicy, flavourful and oh-so tender. In this post, we take a look at Australia’s beef-eating history. We also find out once and for all which cut to choose at the supermarket or from the menu.
Scientists have found evidence that even the earliest humans loved their t-bones. According to Time magazine, pre-humans began eating meat around 2.6 million years ago. They evolved to do so because the herbivorous diet didn’t provide enough calories. By killing instead of picking or digging up their food, the earliest people could get the energy they needed with a lot less chewing.
So while a vegetarian or vegan diet is by no means unhealthy, it may have been meat which gave us our ‘smarts’.
Early meat eaters tucked in without a grill and probably only consumed small amounts at a time. It wasn’t until that good old invention, fire, came along that things changed. Using fire, humans discovered the delights of a well-cooked piece of rump. From here, our hunting and weapon making tools evolved to catching meat easier. The next big change happened in the Neolithic era (around 6,000 years ago). Someone in the area now known as Israel came up with the bright idea of staying in one place and farming livestock.
Besides your resident vegetarian, who doesn’t love a steak? Beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world after pork and chicken. The USA, Brazil and China eat the most beef, but Australia is one of the top three exporters of the product.
Beef cattle production is a well-established and significant industry in Australia. Beef cattle are produced in all states and territories. According to AgriFutures Australia, our nation produces three per cent of the world’s total supply of beef each year.
If you did a head-count of Aussie cows, you’d come back with over 25 million. That’s enough for every person in Australia to own a cow, with a few hundred thousand left over. The herds are housed on over 47,000 cattle properties, and are either grain or grass-fed.
Australian cattle and calf production is valued at AU$12.7 billion. It accounts for 55 per cent of agricultural farms in Australia. One of the reasons it is so popular is beef cattle can be raised in almost any part of the country. While they do need shade, windbreaks, food and water, farmers don’t have to create expensive shelters for their bovine livestock.
Depending on their age and whether they are producing milk, cows need between 25 and 140 litres of water per day. This statistic alone makes it easy to understand why droughts present such emergencies for Australian farmers. If you did have a cow of your own, as an average Aussie you’d eat about a fifth of it per year (that’s 33kg).
There aren’t many of us who would know what to do if faced with a whole cow and a carving knife. It’s no wonder butchery is one of the world’s oldest professions. It takes skill and understanding to produce the maximum amount of edible meat from a carcass.
The Bible also mentions the butchering of animals. Roman artwork from the year 2 AD depicts a butcher, busy at his chopping block with cleaver in hand. In England, documentation shows The Worshipful Company of Butchers Guild was formed as early as 975 AD. Apparently, early health regulations meant any olden day butchers found selling rotten meat would be seriously dealt with. This involved being dragged through the streets, covered in excrement, made to drink sour beer and slammed in the stocks!
Butchers mainly served the nobility in Medieval England, with few peasants taking home a store-bought sirloin after a hard day’s work. The butcher was well-respected, as he understood and employed all-important hygiene techniques in the treacherous days before antibiotics.
The profession remains as important to this day. To qualify as a butcher, you must complete an Apprenticeship in Meat Processing. This teaches the cuts, instruments (knives etc) and cutting techniques of the pros. While the local butcher store on main street is becoming more rare, butchers are not. Nowadays you’ll find them working in-house at supermarkets or behind the speciality counter at fancy providore centres and department stores.
When it comes to steak, not all cuts are created equal. It can be confusing to know what you’re getting and how to cook it. To help you though, here’s a rundown of the difference between your main options. Please do bear in mind that definitions can vary, depending on where you live.
When cooked the right way, you can expect a firm texture and a rich flavour from your sirloin. It shouldn’t need a lot of accompanying sauce. Some restaurants may refer to your sirloin as a New York Steak or a New York Strip.
Another tender cut, eye fillet (or tenderloin) has a subtle flavour. This piece of beef comes from the cow’s back, specifically a strip of muscle behind the backbone. It isn’t integral to the cow’s daily routine of standing, walking and eating so it tends to be a lovely soft cut of meat.
Top chefs recommend against leaving an eye fillet on the grill for too long, suggesting it be cooked to rare or medium rare.
This is the piece of meat that almost looks as though it has come from a dinosaur, with a lot of meat and bone. Prime rib is the meat from the cow’s rib area and is also known for being tender and juicy. It delivers an excellent flavour without needing to be dressed up. This cut is also flexible and while it tends to be roasted, it can also be sauteed, broiled, pan-fried or grilled. For a premium prime rib experience, some experts recommend an 18 hour slow-cook, followed by a quick trip to a hot grill before serving.
One of the most popular steaks, scotch fillet is also called ribeye. It also comes from the rib area but is a smaller piece of meat and is sold either without the bone or with a small bone. Scotch fillet can be roasted, barbecued, grilled, pan-fried or even stir-fried. You can expect a little more fat from this cut, which gives a stronger flavour and also means it can be cooked for longer.
This one is hard to miss because of the t-shaped bone. The meat you get will have sirloin on one side and tenderloin on the other. Juicy, beefy and with plenty of marbling, T-bone is ideal for grilling. You’ll get a lot of meat on your plate when you order, so make sure you show up hungry. Sometimes a T-bone is called a Porterhouse but sometimes the tenderloin is served on its own and also referred to as a Porterhouse steak - just so you know!
Generally speaking, the less exercised areas of the cow’s body produce the tastiest, most tender pieces of meat. These are where the above-mentioned cuts tend to come from. There are lots of other cuts which are usually recommended for casseroles or slow cooking.
Website Chefsteps.com explains that meat with a lot of visible fat (marbling) usually has a more robust, intense flavour than lean meat. This type of steak tends to be more expensive, because of the cost of fattening up the cow. If you want a melt-in-your-mouth meat experience, go for a sirloin or a good quality t-bone. If you do so, be aware that the more tender the meat is, the less flavourful it is likely to be.
When examining the selection at your supermarket or butcher, look at the colour and texture of the meat. It should be a strong red colour, without too much visible connective tissue running through it (this adds to the chewiness). The most expensive cuts of meat aren’t always the best because it depends on the recipe you have in mind. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice when you’re meat shopping. Let the butcher know what kind of surface you will be cooking on and what recipe you intend to work with. They’ll be able to share their recommendations and show you how to pick out the best cut of steak for the job.
Burnt to a crisp or bl**dy as hell? No matter how you like your steak, it has to be carefully prepared to maximise the taste.
There is no exact way to cook the perfect steak and different chefs have different recommendations. For example, Jamie Oliver advises you give the steak an hour at room temperature first. Before you bring it anywhere near the grill, rub on some olive oil, pepper and salt. Jamie’s advice is to put it onto an already hot surface in order to caramelise the meat and give it a ‘crust’. Turn your steak every minute (one tip is to quickly rub it with some garlic, butter and herbs before doing so). Don’t leave it on the heat for more than six minutes or it will begin to dry out and become tough.
Before serving, ‘rest’ your steak in its juices for a couple of minutes and rub with some extra olive oil and butter.
5-6 minutes each side for well-done.
As for the ultimate question of rare, medium or well done, some experts will tell you different cuts are better suited to different levels of cooking. At the end of the day it comes down to your personal preference. When meat is well done, it will be completely grey/brown, with no pink. A rare steak has a seared outer layer and can be warm to cool in the middle, even appearing a bit raw at the centre. Medium will provide a smaller centre of pink, depending on the scale you request.
Lantern Club is home to our wonderful in-house restaurant, MàZi. With Mediterranean influences, meat is definitely on the menu. MàZi's new chef June is a stickler for quality and takes immense pride in preparing some of the most delicious steak and beef dishes you’ll ever taste.
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Applies to: SQL Server 2014.
This stored procedure is not supported since SQL Server 2012. Attaching a database via Microsoft Office Accounting 2009 software is possible only with SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2.
You can manually attach the database to SQL Server using SQL Server Management Studio Express as explained here. SQL Server Management Studio Express can be downloaded for free from Microsoft Downloads web site.
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Kathy is Founder and Managing Partner of Goodstone Group LLC, a global network of sixty business savvy executive coaches who work with individual leaders and with senior teams to improve their leadership effectiveness, to prepare for their next challenges, and to succeed into new roles.
In addition to leading Goodstone, Kathy coaches leaders across a broad range of industries and functions. Recent client industries include consumer goods, financial services, legal services, retail, and transportation. Her current work includes several succession readiness assignments being conducted in partnership with Boards. She also has a deep interest in working with organizations to retain and advance women leaders. This includes 1-1 coaching, design of women’s development programs, and delivery of targeted skill building sessions for both men and women.
Prior to her role with Goodstone, Kathy was Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Fannie Mae, where she led a major change program for the Human Resource function and for key people processes including design of an emergency senior succession plan mandated by the Board.
In a former role as Partner and Director of Professional Development for McKinsey and Company where she worked for sixteen years, Kathy led the design and implementation of innovative programs to help recruit, develop, excite, and retain 12,000 consultants operating in 44 countries.