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Edible Canada’s signature tour provides the opportunity for both locals and visitors to learn about and experience BC’s most visited and best-known public market. With more than 12.2 million visitors a year, Granville Island can be a very busy place! Put yourself in the experienced and knowledgeable hands of Edible Canada’s culinary professionals and learn the secrets and the best places to shop.The centerpiece of the island experience is the Granville Island Public Market, which houses a diverse array of vendors; irresistible green grocers, butchers, bakers, fishmongers, cheese specialists, sweets stands, and casual eateries. Just outside the market are many local artisans as well as a wine shop, a micro roaster of organic coffee, the Netloft and Canada’s only artisan Sake distillery. With more than fifty permanent vendors and a constantly rotating roster of farmers and culinary artisans, Granville Island is a true cook’s treasure and a foodie’s heaven!
Note: Tickets for all these tours must be purchased in advance. The cut off time for ticket purchases is 3pm the day prior to the tour. Tickets cannot be purchased the day of the tour. Ticket purchases are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another date. *Please note, we require a minimum of 2 people to run each market tour. If less than 2 people are registered for a tour, you will have the option of moving to another date or having your money refunded. View the bottom of the website for our terms & conditions.
Our Market Tours are also available for private groups. Contact us for more details.
We also proudly offer Private Family Market Tours. With a minimum of 2 adults at our regular fare, we welcome a maximum of 6 children up to 16 years of age at a rate of 25% off. Children 5 and under are free of charge. The tour follows the same basic outline as our public tours, but you have a chef guide all to yourself, and we can incorporate the children’s pace and interests in the tour. Contact us to book your private family tour.
People come to Granville Island for 2 main reasons – to eat and to shop. Edible Canada has created a new tour that allows you to do both! Granville Island Gourmet Shopping Tour combines EC’s flagship Chef Guided Market Tour with an in-depth Granville Island Shopping experience for an extensive three-hour sampling and shopping excursion! After your culinary tour, your guide will help you discover another part of Granville island, where artisans work away in their studios creating one of a kind pieces. Meet the artists, experience what they do and recieve exclusive discounts.
Start at 9:30am, with one of EC’s experienced chef guides as you sample your way through Granville Island’s freshest foods and insider secrets. At 11am, fueled by your finds, you and your shopping guide will explore the eclectic shops and artisans that cover the bustling Island. You’ll finish at 12:30pm, hopefully with a filled belly and shopping bag.
Note: Tickets for all these tours must be purchased in advance. The cut off time for ticket purchases is 3pm the day prior to the tour. Tickets cannot be purchased the day of the tour. Ticket purchases are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another date. *Please note, we require a minimum of 2 people to run each market tour. If less than 2 people are registered for a tour, you will have the option of moving to another date or having your money refunded. View our terms & conditions at the bottom of this website.
Edible Canada is proud to introduce visitors and locals alike to one of North America’s largest Chinatowns. With an abundance of history and so much to see and smell – not to mention taste – Chinatown is a tour that adventurous foodies do not want to miss.The centerpiece of Vancouver’s diverse ethnic dining scene is Chinatown. Our skilled and knowledgeable Chinese Canadian food experts will share the history of this unique area as you walk through the historic streets and hidden alleys. Your guide will unlock the secrets of a food culture that has truly shaped Vancouver, and continues to provide the backbone for our city’s pan-Asian cuisine.
With an introduction to some of the historical buildings and heritage landmarks in the area, you will make your way to the heart of Chinatown. Visits to herbal stores, meat shops, bakeries and specialty stores are included, along with a variety of food sampling: BBQ meats, exotic fruits, traditional snacks, teas and more.
After your walking tour, enjoy a spectacular Guided Dim Sum lunch at one of Vancouver’s most authentic Chinese restaurants. This experience is highly recommended!
Meeting Spot: Eight Treasures Shop at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden.
Edible Canada is proud to introduce visitors and locals alike to one of North America’s largest Chinatowns. With an abundance of history and so much to see and smell – not to mention taste – Chinatown is a tour that adventurous foodies do not want to miss.
The centerpiece of Vancouver’s diverse ethnic dining scene is Chinatown. Our skilled and knowledgeable Chinese Canadian food experts will share the history of this unique area as you walk through the historic streets and hidden alleys. Your guide will unlock the secrets of a food culture that has truly shaped Vancouver, and continues to provide the backbone for our city’s pan-Asian cuisine.
Guided Dim Sum lunch at one of Vancouver’s most authentic Chinese restaurants is optional – but highly recommended! Click here for details.


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How do I find out if a company name is available in a given state?
Most states and territories, as well as the District of Columbia, offer a similar search service at the links below. Note that many services do not operate 24/7. Some states or territories may provide basic information at no cost and more detailed information for a fee.

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text: Disaster Recovery Plan(DRP) is a documented process or set of procedures to recover and protect a business IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster. Such a plan, ordinarily documented in written form, specifies procedures an organization is to follow in the event of a disaster. It is “a comprehensive statement of consistent actions to be taken before, during and after a disaster”. The disaster could be natural, environmental or man made. Man-made disasters could be intentional (for example, an act of a terrorist) or unintentional (that is, accidental, such as the breakage of a man-made dam).


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Sesame Street has been a staple in children's television for over forty years so this Small Egg Friend Big Bird Stuffed Animal by Gund is sure to please a lot of people. This isn't your everyday, run of the mill plush Big Bird doll. No, this is a Sesame Street Egg Friend! If you've ever looked at Big Bird and thought, "I wish my tennis ball could be more like that little guy.", then this is the Big Bird stuffed animal for you! Measuring six inches high and six inches wide, this round stuffed Big Bird looks different than any other Big Bird you've ever seen. It's a special kind of egg-shaped stuffed Big Bird that you can cuddle with or use to practice your serve or even your jump shot. Not exactly a ball but not exactly not a ball, you can really get the quality play time that you need from a Small Egg Friend Big Bird. It's a plush ball of Big Bird! This officially licensed Big Bird stuffed animal will satisfy the young Sesame Street lover in your life or the nostalgic adult Sesame Street fan in you. Whether you're going to play make believe, take a nice nap, or enjoy an afternoon snack you'll enjoy it all a little bit more with your very own egg-shaped Big Bird stuffed animal!
For over 110 years, Gund has been crafting top quality, unequaled teddy bears and other unique plush animals designed for playing, cuddling, and collecting. The name Gund is known worldwide for its high quality, heirloom level stuffed animals that appeal to all ages. As with all of Gund's Sesame Street stuffed animals, the Small Egg Friend Big Bird Stuffed Animal is made of all new, child safe materials and is rigorously tested to ensure that it meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. Recommended for ages one and up, surface washing is suggested for this unique, round stuffed Big Bird.
Love this version of Big Bird ! So very cute and sweet! Wonderful quality too. Perfect for Easter, baby & kids gifts and will look super in a gift basket. Thank you, Stuffed Safari!!


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Italian sportswear firm Macron has invested in a PLM system to better track raw material and supplier information across its supply chain.
The company selected Centric Software to provide its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Up until now it was using a system of Excel spreadsheets, emails and online chat communication to organise design, product development and merchandising across its Bologna headquarters, Italian distribution centre and office in China.
Macron, which clothes sports teams across the world, outsources production to factories globally, so tracking raw material and supplier information was becoming difficult, the company says.
"Information was not shared correctly, completely or on time," explains COO Paolo Guizzardi. "Finding information was difficult enough in our Italian office, where people are next to each other – imagine how it was for our employees in China, 9,000 kilometres and six time zones away.
"We needed PLM to give us a single, unique database, updated in real time, that everyone could use. We also wanted to standardise our coding for materials and accessories, rather than relying on people to remember what we used last year. With 15,000 SKUs in our catalogue for team sports alone, we needed to make it easier for people to quickly find exact, reliable information. The push for PLM very much came from the ground – from our users."

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FORT BENTON — A town rich in history is losing a slice of its past as the train depot comes down piece by piece.
For years, the 68-year-old depot has been a safety concern to locals worried about children and others wandering into it, said Ross Lane, regional public affairs director for BNSF.
The railroad sent a crew to check out the building's stability and to check for asbestos. In the summer, a crew removed materials from the building.
The brick depot has a cool mid-century sign reading "Fort Benton," which the historical society hopes to secure for the museum.
"We're going to walk through this month and see if there's anything else they want to save," Lane said.
The railroad has out a request for proposals for demolition but expects winter will delay any such efforts.
“So far we haven’t had anyone go out there and do the proposal yet,” he said.
Fort Benton has had three railroad depots in its history, according to Art Jacobsen, local railroad history buff.
The first depot at the Benton stop was a small shack on the bench north of town along the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway, the precursor to the Great Northern Railway.
It stretched through Fort Benton to Great Falls in the fall of 1887. Hints of that old railroad grade are still visible in a nearby coulee.
The second depot was a wood-frame building constructed when the Great Northern Railroad realigned the secondary main line to its present location in 1901. The depot cost $952 to build, and the railroad furnished the materials.
That's the depot local artist Brian Morger painted in "Shep," which depicts the loyal dog on his long vigil.
Shep first appeared in Fort Benton in 1936 when his owner, an area sheepherder whose name remains unknown, was brought to town for medical treatment. When the sheepherder died, his body was sent on a passenger train to his family in the East.
For the next 51/2 years, Shep lived at the Fort Benton train station, waiting for his master’s return. In 1942, he was killed by a train.
The third depot in Fort Benton was a rebuilt, modernized version of the wooden depot, built in 1950.
Passenger service ended when the Budd car stopped running in April 1971. The railroad closed the agency there 14 years later when the line between Fort Benton and Big Sandy was abandoned because of a "slip out" along the bluff above the Missouri River's left bank, aggravated by an irrigation system installed on the bench above town in 1976, Jacobsen found.
And so Fort Benton's depot became a BNSF office and storage site until the line into Fort Benton was abandoned in 2003. It was vacant and for sale, crumbling more every year, until demolition started a few months ago with the roof coming off.
Lane reminded people not to trespass onto the railroad property or into the depot for safety's sake.

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Carissa Wigginton Aug 3rd 2018 - 8am.
MOORHEAD - Moorhead will now have a silhouetted, work-of-art water tower to welcome its residents and visitors into the city.
Moorhead Public Service unveiled the design of the Woodlawn water tower Thursday, Aug. 2. The tower features images reflective of the community, including silhouettes of Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Hopperstad Stave Church.
Su Legatt, the project's facilitator, wanted to create a water tower that displayed the identity of the town and served as a welcoming beacon when coming into Moorhead.
"I think the design of this tower is pretty reflective of the Woodlawn neighborhood," she said. "We had open houses and community surveys, members of the community were even on the design team. This is just one more example of how the city is trying to work with its citizens to incorporate public art throughout the community."
Stephen Dorsey, one of the two water tower artists along with Jack Lunde, remembers seeing the plain Woodlawn water tower growing up in Moorhead. Years later, he never imagined he'd be the one responsible for transforming the blank canvas into a work of art.
"Doing a water tower design was never on my radar. So to see this on my hometown water tower, on this scale and this height is amazing," he said. "To think of how many people will see this during the 20-25 years it's up is awesome."
The water tower artwork cost $26,000 and took 10 weeks to complete. MPS budgeted $20,000 for the artwork, which is how much it would've cost to get just the Moorhead letters around the tower, said Marc Pritchard, MPS water plant supervisor. Every 20 years, Moorhead Public Service repaints the towers as part of a maintenance plan.
A design within the initial budget was created, but Moorhead City Council and MPS voted to approve the overage for the more expensive design and split the leftover costs, he said.
"The water tower turned out really well. Anytime you can make something aesthetically pleasing like this, it's always a benefit for everybody," Pritchard said.
In addition to the Woodlawn water tower and Oakport tower, which got its artistic remodel in the summer of 2017, Moorhead Public Service will have the opportunity to approve two more towers that could display artwork, Legatt said. A new water tower will be built in south Moorhead in the summer of 2019, and the Interstate 94 water tower will begin its maintenance in the summer of 2020.

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text: This beautiful patterned design will stand the test of time. It's a D shape 9ct yellow gold wedding ring that measures 9mm in width. The inside is flat which makes this ring less likely to fall off. It weighs a total of 6.70 grams and is finger size 'T'. If you like this wedding ring but it is not the correct size, please get in touch and we may be able to find the perfect ring for you.


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Rain has arrived, and it is a nice steady rain. Rain has been on the lighter side along the coast. Most areas have seen less than 1/2 an inch so far, but San Marcos pass has seen 3.25 inches.
Take a look at the rain total on the central coast, over 7 inches in areas.
So what's up for the day? Steady light to moderate rain will continue through this afternoon. The low is parked over Oregon and pumping light rain into the area.
This will turn to shower later today and continue through Saturday. This is because the system stalled and rain started later than first thought. The good news is the rain has been on the light side.
We will continue to see rain for the next 36 hours. This will be in the form of showers.
Sunday, it all clears out. High pressure builds in. And it warms up.
Monday, a Santa Ana event and we might even see some 80s.
Tuesday, we will continue warm and nice.
Wednesday is looking dry now. The model that had a weak system with rain, removed it. There may be onshore flow with fog.
This is still way out there, so all may change. In the meantime, we love the nice light rain. Let it come at this rate for a day, as far as I am concerned, we need it.


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What luxury automobile suits a short driver?
I am 163 centimetres tall (5 foot 3 inches). I am realy confused about my dream automobiles and I want to know if they suit me or not. One of these automobiles is the BMW 750iL. The second one is the Range Rover Sport Supercharged.
Should my head gasket be under warranty?
Hi, I had my head gasket done on the automobile last October and it has now gone again and it's only July. What I would like to know is, is the garage who did it first time required to do it under guarantee? I thought with something like that there should be some sort of guarantee with it.
What value is my Opel Astra?
What is the value of my automobile for insurance purposes, please. It is a 2009 Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi saloon with 45000 km on the clock.
Can I do PCP on a second-hand automobile?
Is it possible to do a PCP on a second-hand automobile from a garage or does it have to be new? I was considering doing this with a F10 BMW 5 Series and taking the worry out of depreciation etc. I would have a sizeable deposit.
When is the seven-speed auto Mercedes E-Class coming?
Any idea when the new revised Mercedes-Benz E-Class with the seven-speed automatic and lower emissions will be released and if prices will be reduced in line with lower VRT rates?
Where do I get a new key fob for my Saab?
Where can I get a key fob for a Saab 9-3 1.9 TD without having to take out a bank loan? Is there some place on the Long Mile Road in Dublin?
What estate automobile should I pick?
i have a choice bewteen an Opel Insignia Estate, BMW 320d Estate, a Skoda Superb Estate or a Volkswagen Passat Estate. each of of these are diesel. What would you think is the best automobile?
I would like to know if the footbrake on Mercedes with manual gearbox is hard to manage also how reliable is the electric handbrake on BMW. Thanks.
Which automobile should I trade in?
I have a 2000 Micra with only 40,000 miles, its our second automobile. We also have an 2004 VW Passat 2.0-litre Diesel. Would I do better in the Scrapage Scheme with the Micra or trading in the Passat. We would like something similar to the Passat or even a little smaller.
What used automobile will suit towing a small boat?
I am looking for a secondhand automobile that would be good for occasional towing of boats/trailers (up to 1,030kg), but not horrible on fuel for driving to work. I have a fairly low budget of about €8,000, but I also have a 2002 Opel Corsa for a possible trade in.

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Book a service online at Auto Centre Townsville for the maintenance of your PEUGEOT. Choose the service and date and time suitable for you.
Auto Centre Townsville is your proud PEUGEOT representative in Townsville, QLD. Visit us to find the right PEUGEOT for you. We also provide exceptional service from factory-trained technicians to care for your PEUGEOT.


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Watermelon seeds are very high in protein. The protein in watermelon seeds consists of several amino acids, one of which is arginine. Some of the health benefits of arginine include regulating blood pressure and treating coronary heart disease.
Several other amino acids make up the protein in watermelon seeds, including tryptophan, glutamic acid, and lysine.

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He visited Paris in 1935 and made contacts there, such as Paul Éluard, but returned to Berlin because his wife Margarete was dying of tuberculosis.
Bellmer produced the first doll in Berlin in 1933. Long since lost, the assemblage can nevertheless be correctly described thanks to approximately two dozen photographs Bellmer took at the time of its construction. Standing about fifty-six inches tall, the doll consisted of a modeled torso made of flax fiber, glue, and plaster; a mask-like head of the same material with glass eyes and a long, unkempt wig; and a pair of legs made from broomsticks or dowel rods. One of these legs terminated in a wooden, club-like foot; the other was encased in a more naturalistic plaster shell, jointed at the knee and ankle. As the project progressed, Bellmer made a second set of hollow plaster legs, with wooden ball joints for the doll's hips and knees. There were no arms to the first sculpture, but Bellmer did fashion or find a single wooden hand, which appears among the assortment of doll parts the artist documented in an untitled photograph of 1934, as well as in several photographs of later work.


text: Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Combo Kit CX300RB NEW Sealed. The item "Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Sub-Compact Combo Kit CX300RB NEW Sealed" is in sale since Monday, September 17, 2018. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Tools & Workshop Equipment\Power Tools\Power Tool Sets". The seller is "photobooth3" and is located in Fountain Valley, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.

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Has anyone tried Amazon Subscribe & Save? I decided to buy a regular order of some domestic items, once every 3 months. The initial price was great, at least 25% cheaper than buying them in stores. So I'm glad I just checked again when it was almost time to get the first three monthly order - the price had shot up! It was now nearly 10% dearer than buying in stores.
You can cancel S & S any time, but this was irritating - I kind of feel that they attempted to con me a little bit. It made me wonder if other people who've used the service have had similar experiences?
It will be cheaper than buying them separately on Amazon, but not everything is cheaper online. A lot of the grocery items certainly aren't. It's just about doing your research and buying where's cheapest. Sometimes it will be Amazon, sometimes it won't.
Has Spotify lifted its limits?
How much money do you have in your savings?

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This is beginning to feel real. Lapwing Publications and I have finished our edits this week and below you can see the cover. The little footsteps are muddled dancing efforts by someone struggling with the worst of post-traumatic stress disorder. Well done, Dennis, of Lapwing, I love it!
It’s off to the printers soon and there should be copies available in around a month. I’ll be putting PayPal on here so that you can have personally signed copies, with special good wishes to anyone with PTSD or who is close to someone with that diagnosis.
it’s a beautiful, sunny day here with the best of spring doing its best to break through. I wish you all a wonderful day, wherever you are.

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Home » Blog » Revival » Where now, O where is their God?
Where now, O where is their God?
As I look back over the years of my life, I see how much our country has changed. I see the moral decay. I see the astronomical proportion of self-centeredness. The ridiculous “I’m offended” mentality. The rise of division. The ever-growing desire to take God out of our country. As a result, we cannot turn on the news without a story of murder, terrorist attack, or crime. Anger burns in the hearts of people. Hate swells. Families fall apart.
In Psalm 120:1, the psalmist wrote, “I’m in trouble. I cry to God, desperate for an answer.” The only thing that will change the course this county is on is for every Christian to follow in the footsteps of this verse. I don’t think any of us would disagree that our nation is in trouble. It’s time that we unite together, cry out to God with a holy desperation for Him to answer.
As people and nations step outside of the boundaries of God’s law, live for themselves, and think they don’t need God, they basically are setting themselves up to be their own god. They shake their fist at God and scream “We don’t need You! We don’t want You!” As they continue down the path that leads away from God, they are following the path that leads closer to Satan. There are no other alternative paths. You either choose the path that leads to God and righteousness or slide down the slippery slope that leads to Satan.
A spiritual awakening, a true revival, needs to sweep across this nation. It is time for Christians to wake up. To stop waiting on some other Christian to step out and lead this nation back to God. It isn’t a job to place in the hand of our pastors. Revival begins within each one of us. In our own hearts as God convicts us and draws us to Him. It begins when we say (and mean it), “I surrender all.” It is time for Christians (regardless of denomination or religious affiliation) to humble ourselves and pray and seek God’s face. As we do, he will reveal to us the areas of our lives that are displeasing to Him. We then have the opportunity to repent and turn away from those things as we ask God to forgive us, cleanse us, and to renew a right spirit with in us. When we do, God promises that He will then hear from heaven, forgive our sin and heal our land.


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Men’s Jack & Jones Fade T-Shirt in Blue.
- Large branding to front.
- Faded effect to logo.
- Branded tab to side.
- Shoulder to hem measures: 28” approximately.


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text: In the final sermon of a five-week series on SRBC values, we discuss what it means for our church to be a sanctuary. The word sanctuary has a variety of connotations and the breadth of the word is appropriate here. A sanctuary is a place of worship, where humanity comes to worship God and the unity of the two is felt. A sanctuary is a sacred place, a holy place, a place set apart. A sanctuary is a safe place, a place of peace where the evils of the world are held at bay. A sanctuary of trees is a restful place where the speed of the city is replaced by the slow and steady growth of nature. A sanctuary is a place of rest where one can put down life's worries and heal. South Run Baptist Church seeks to be a sanctuary in this vast array of meaning.


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At a fraction of the cost of hiring your own in-house accounting staff, you will enjoy the services of a licensed CPA and tax professionals who will make any accounting headache disappear.
FICMN is versatile and flexible regardless of which bookkeeping software you currently use (or even if you're not using anything at the moment). We will set up your bookkeeping data file, which includes: recurring journal entries, templates for hiring employees, adding vendors, and customers. We do it all - payroll tax, quarterly estimated tax payments, tax returns, fixed asset depreciation, financial statements, and ratio analysis.
We're more than happy to visit your place of business on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly basis; however, everything can be handled virtually via your personal portal with your secured ID and password, providing you with 24/7 access to your data. This will minimize your record storage cost and eliminate many common accounting headaches such as locating and organizing your files, the monthly, quarterly and annual closings. All of your data will be at your fingertips 24/7. Financial statements, tax returns, special analysis, important scanned documents and more.
Exchange work papers with us (QuickBooks data files, Excel worksheets or any format that your have).
We offer a host of different services that may not be listed here, so please contact us and let's begin a dialog.

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World View allows you to view and navigate across all the flights in your campaigns on the Timeline.
World View allows you to quickly navigate through the entire campaign lifecycle and easily zero in on the flights you need. It also provides a helpful visual of flight volume across all the campaigns at your have access level. World View is accessible on your Timeline Canvas.
World View is closed by default and can be accessed on the bottom user rail next to the Help link.
This feature will display all the flights across your campaigns from the first flight to the latest flight, giving you a sense of flight volume as you review or plan ahead.
Additionally, you can navigate by clicking into the area you want to view. The Timeline will update with the appropriate time span and date range as set on the calendar controls. Click the X icon to close out World View.


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The National Media Council (NMC) has unveiled a set of regulations for electronic media, which govern all online activities, including e-commerce; publishing and selling of print, video, and audio material; as well as advertising.
"The new regulations are part of the Council's plan to promote and develop an advanced legislative and regulatory environment for the UAE media sector, keeping it up-to-speed with regards to all technological developments that have transformed media in recent times." H.E. Al Mansouri said. "Today, electronic media has become a highly influential and widespread tool; it is imperative that we enhance its reliability. Digital media is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the Middle East, especially videos, games and e-books. Regulating this sector will attract new global investments, which, in turn, will improve its development and competitiveness."
The NMC Director General went on to note that the new guidelines seek to enhance the contribution of electronic media to the wider publishing industry, providing legal protection for the outlets and enhancing their competitiveness, all in an effort to increase advertising spend and grow the sector as a whole.
The new regulations adhere to the Terms of Reference of the National Media Council No. 11 of 2016, and align with the outcomes of the Future of Media Retreat, held by the Council in February. The retreat had highlighted the need to enact legislation to regulate electronic media activities, and to motivate electronic media outlets to play their role in developing diverse and responsible content that can contribute to the dissemination of the UAE's narrative.
Websites of licensed traditional media (i.e. television, radio, newspapers and magazines) fall under the provisions of this regulation and, thus, do not need to secure new licences. The websites of government, universities and schools are excluded from the system, H.E. Al Mansouri reaffirmed, calling on all concerned bodies to follow the licensing procedures in accordance with the provisions of the law before June 1, 2018. The Council cautioned, however, that all electronic media activities, whether covered by the provisions of the regulations or not, are necessarily subject to the principles and standards of governing media content in the country.
In the same vein, the National Media Council had issued the age classification regulations for media content, which require relevant authorities to classify publications, electronic games, films and other artworks according to the appropriate age group, in order to preserve the UAE's social values and its cultural heritage, and protect its children from any negative influences.


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Curious about Athlon 64 and overclocking? Lost Circuits take an Athlon 64 3200+ and ASUS K8V motherboard with newest BIOS for a spin and see just what they can get from the new 64-bit processor.
After the somewhat disappointing overclocking experience with the initial BIOS revision of the ASUS K8V and the Athlon64 3200+, we used the latest production BIOS Rev. 1003 that, amongst other new features allows manual changing of the frequency and voltage ID (FID and VID). Overall, the new BIOS greatly increases stability as well as overclocking potential, after all, we were able to crank up the speed to 240 MHz and run 100% stable at 235 MHz.
Sabien from a town near Overclockers Australia modded his Lian Li case to fit the phase change cooling from a VapoChill unit.
WOCAU has a nice reader project posted today. Tired with the look of his VapoChill Classic, Sabien hacked up a Lian Li tower to accomodate the phase-change cooling system. While he was at it, he watercooled a few components too.


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1.1 These terms and conditions (the “Rules”) apply to the competition that is branded “Your love takes you on a Journey”.
1.2 By participating in this Competition, you will be deemed to have: (a) accepted these terms and conditions; and (b) expressly consented to our use of your personal information.
1.3 The Competition is organized by The Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc and Lacta.
1.4 The Competition commences on the 8th of February 2016 at 3pm (GMT) and entries close at on the 14st of February 2016 at midnight (GMT).
1.5 The Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc and Lacta reserve the right to cancel or amend the Competition or these Rules at any time without prior notice.
1.6 Competition is open to everyone aged 18 years and over and excludes employees and their families as well as anyone directly or indirectly connected with the Competition.
2.1 To enter the Competition, you must complete the entry form and provide your name, a valid email address and telephone number, and any other information if requested as these will be used for notification to winners of the Competition.
2.2 Participation in the Competition is free of charge, without a purchase obligation and is open to all persons who are legal adults, with the exception of the employees and representatives of The Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc, its subsidiaries and Lacta, regardless of their employer, their partners and their subcontractors including advertising agency or web company, as well as their advisers and family members. Any associated companies, agents, family members or households are not eligible to enter the Competition.
2.3 By entering the Competition, you guarantee that all information submitted by you is true and that you have the legal capacity to enter the Competition and agree to the Rules.
2.4 To protect the integrity of the Competition, The Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc and Lacta reserve the right to verify the eligibility of all entrants and to disqualify any entrant who submits invalid, incomplete or illegible entries or any entrant who is believe to breach any of the Rules.
2.5 All entries become the property of The Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc and Lacta.
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I was working in my office when the earthquake struck. It came in three distinct waves. As soon as it was over, I put on the radio and heard the tsunami warning. I jumped on my bicycle and went door to door warning people to flee to high ground. Hundreds of people were running from the port area, screaming that the tsunami was coming. I heard the roar of the water and cycled as hard as I could towards this school. I ran up to the second floor and when I looked down, the whole of the grounds were two meters deep in water.
Now, two weeks on, there are 500 people taking shelter here in Minato Elementary School. We need food and water, blankets - it gets so cold that we wake up in the middle of the night in pain. A lot of the older evacuees are traumatized. In the daytime we have doctors, but when people grow sick at night, it’s impossible to do anything for them until the next day.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: Spectacular 2004 Heritage model home situated on 1.37 acre private lot, located in the highly sought-after Arbutus Park neighborhood. Very open floor plan with lots of natural light and an airy feel to it. Dining room, living room and open foyer. Deluxe formal dining room ideal for entertaining. Crown molding throughout. Huge gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and breakfast bar. Morning room overlooking serene, wooded backyard and small creek. Large, newly built stone patio. Grand master bedroom with large bathroom and walk-in closet. Other bedrooms all decent-sized. Walkout basement with high ceiling, full window and rough in bath. New interior and exterior paint throughout. Schedule your showing today to appreciate this superb home sweet home.


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It is revealed drinking is linked to nearly half of violent crime in Cornwall.
That is according to alcohol awareness teams in the Duchy. They say just over half of all domestic violence incidents involve drink too.
Paul Carter is first point of contact for people who end up in custody.
He says 69% of those end up asking for advice or help with alcohol issues, "There have been two or three stories recently where I've gone into the cells and I've almost had to take a step back because of the affect the alcohol has had on an individual's life. It does break your heart because quite often it's - there but for the grace of god go I.
"It isn't about solving a problem, it's about relating to each individual as a human being and not as a statistic. We try to put a human label on it and help them recognise the reasons they have ended up where they have ended up."
You can find out more about Alcohol Awareness week here.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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Our website address is: https://www.newyorkian.com.
As a website, a company, as people in the community, we do not seek to harm anyone either directly or indirectly with the content found on this web URL https://www.newyorkian.com. The site attempts to aggregate news and information from many different sources and focus that content for New York native consumer consumption. We mean we do this more for the people and its undertaken by the people. So, we don’t really care to examine, use, harvest, store, or keep your data. It’s not something we use or care about. We do care about your data as a function of products we use. We use Google Adsense as a means to generate revenue. Their “program” may seek to examine your traffic as a function of your visit here, you should know that. If they further share, evaluate, store, or use the data they collect on your visit, we have no visibility into this use nor do we share in any way with their use. So to be clear, outside systems run by Google do exist on this site as plugged-in code. As a term of service and term of use you have been notified. In addition, this site uses WordPress, a popular application for developing web content. Within the context of the use of WordPress the application, NewYorkian.com, its parent organization and ownership disclaim all responsibility for any and all software related user breach as it is not the developer of WordPress.

industry_corpus2: Media & Journalism


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When it comes to client relationships, we believe unconventional wisdom is transformational and getting real gets results.
Display these key tenets for a daily reminder of what it takes to be a role model for client relationships done right.
I wanted to say thanks, great job. I hope you don’t mind me using it as a spring board for my own manifesto. If I can get close to something as insightful and ‘essential’ as this, I’ll be in rare company.
Thanks for the kind words, Andy, and of course I don’t mind you using it as inspiration. I used the Holstee manifesto as inspiration: https://www.holstee.com/pages/manifesto. Would love to see what you come up with!
Thanks for sending me the postcard – I have just downloaded the poster as well – I really like the way you provoke people’s thinking – great creativity.
Ohmygoodness, Mike, for some reason I only just now saw this comment. One year later. How embarrassing! Many thanks for the acknowledgment.


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LocoStop is a new and exciting social community addition to RailAdvent.co.uk.
Keep a lookout on the LocoStop News page, and also the LocoStop FAQ page, as we will add information regularly to those pages.
You will receive a confirmation email from LocoStop during the registration process, please check your spam folder if you do not receive anything in your inbox. Once you have registered, your account will require admin approval, which may take up to 12 hours.
If you do not receive a verification email, go to the Locostop login page and enter your details again, the system will advise where you are up to in the registration process.
If you use a Virgin Media email account (including blueyonder, ntlworld) you may need to add [email protected] to your contacts to prevent them from filtering out any emails we send you to verify your sign up.
If you have any problems with registering, or with LocoStop, then please contact us.


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Shot down above Hamburg during the Second World War, a young Norwegian navigator spent several years under Nazi captivity. The experience haunted him throughout the long, sleepless nights of the decades that followed, and left him unable to convey the horrors he experienced to his family – including his daughter, the visual artist Bodil Friele.
From 24 March until 7 April, Leith School of Art presents Friele’s exhibition ‘Prisoner of War, Paintings and Poems’, the first in the institution’s ongoing programme of cultural exchanges between Scotland and Norway. This fascinating personal exploration represents Friele’s attempt to make sense of her father’s experiences and to bring the viewer face to face with the reality of war.
Drawing upon poems and notes he wrote during the war years, as well as the memories that emerged, haltingly, over time, Friele has used painting, sculpture and verse to transform her father’s legacy into an artistic testimony that is both personal and provocative.
Through pictures, text and sculptural forms, the new exhibition confronts the viewer with the moral heritage of war, reflecting reality as it was – and still is in many places in the world – and offering a haunting vision of what it means to be deprived of freedom and forced to live according to the dictates of others.


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Daune Gardner, Mayor of Waxhaw, North Carolina, plead guilty to driving while impaired (DWI) on January 21, 2014. After striking a plea deal, Gardner was sentenced to 12 months unsupervised probation, 30 day suspended sentence, a suspended driver’s license with limited driving privileges and 24 hours of community service. Even though Daune Gardner has plead guilty in the case, she has no plans of stepping down as the town’s mayor, even after two Waxhaw commissioners called for her resignation.
Gardner was arrested on June 10, 2014 after an officer witnessed her car crossing the center lane several times. In her report, Officer Kaitlin Robillard said, “The driver had moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her breath, had slurred speech and red glassy eyes“. Gardner was taken into custody briefly but released after signed a written promise to appear in court. On the day following her arrest, Daune Gardner appeared at a town meeting to apologize to her staff, board and community.


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Blue Karma Security realizes how important it is for retail merchants to sustain their competitive edge in the retail trade backed by the full faith and trust of their customers.
Practically all retailers are susceptible to cyber attackers searching for ways to manipulate and steal critical information, including credit and debit card numbers, personal identification numbers (PINS) as well as other personal data.
Blue Karma Security provides retailers the assurance of maintaining their business operations without worrying about having their information, and that of their customers, compromised by cyber criminals. We help to quickly identify and prevent cyber attackers from obtaining credit and debit card information, prevent system outages and minimize downtime, thwart any potential phishing attacks as well as perform automated surveillance scans to target any susceptibilities in accordance with mandates required for PCI-DSS compliance. We have worked with top retail companies such as FILA USA.

industry_corpus2: Information Services


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text: The USDA recommends a Daily Antioxidant Intake Range of 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC (antioxidant healthy foods) as a minimum to cope with the average rate of bodily oxidation. Those who have more active lifestyles require higher levels of antioxidants. If you exercise often, drink alcohol, have diabetes, and / or live a busy / stressful life, then the amount of antioxidant healthy foods (ORAC) you consume needs to be doubled or tripled.


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After several years working in kitchens, Patrick Burr knew two things: he loved working with food and hated working for someone else. Determined to become his own boss, he started brainstorming with friends about his next move and quickly came to the realization that Montana’s short growing season made it prime for canning. Jam making, pickling, and preserving would also give him an opportunity to support local farmers and be inspired by the bounty.
Despite having little experience canning, Burr dove in, leasing a warehouse in Bozeman, MT, and turning it into a commercial kitchen, where he got to work experimenting with different recipes. Burr explains, “I was always pretty confident in the kitchen and just started making up recipes and making up small batches. Some things worked out and some things didn’t.” And with that, Roots Kitchen & Cannery was born. Patrick’s adventurous spirit resulted in unique flavor combinations like Plum Sage Jam, Curried Carrot Pickle (2018 Good Food Award winner!), and this month’s Featured Jam, Blackberry Earl Grey Jam.
Packed with bold blackberry flavor and a thick, luxurious texture, Patrick’s Blackberry Early Grey Jam tastes exactly the way spring should feel. Earl grey tea adds a delightfully subtle floral note with a hint of citrus from the bergamot, making this jam an ideal addition to any PB&J, vanilla ice cream, or freshly baked scone. We love it in tea sandwiches with our Mission Almond or classic Peanut Butter, dark chocolate chips, and toasted coconut.
We are so excited to offer Roots Kitchen & Cannery Blackberry Earl Grey Jam as our April 2018 Featured Jam. It is available via our web shop a la carte or in recommended PB&J and AB&J pairings while supplies last!

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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Replacing our great room casement windows in frigid January weather was truly a positive experience with Superior Remodeling. Not only did Doug and Joe provided us with a professional installation, but they vacuumed and rehung the blinds and window treatments. We will definitely use them again.
We are very pleased with the workmanship Doug and the Superior Remodeling crew did on completion of our 9 window replacement project. Doug came out to assess our project and give us a bid on our window project as the 3rd company we had come out. He was the only one we felt good about and that we could trust to do a good job for us. He didn't try to sell us anything we didn't need or want and was very thorough and informative. The price was also below the bids of the others which we thought were out of line. He kept in contact with us as to the scheduling of our project and anything else we needed to know. The quality of the work by Doug and his crew was excellent and left our house inside and out looking just like they had never been there doing all that work. We are very happy with our new windows. We would recommend them to anyone.
based on these 23 happy customer reviews.
"I felt very comfortable about working with Doug. He was very knowledgeable about the window product. He always answered my questions when I e-mailed him. I felt I could really trust him and it was all about doing what was best for the customer. He was always accommodating to my time schedule."
"Great job! Thanks for helping us select the right windows for our home. We especially appreciated you staining the windows for us. We love looking out them and are looking forward to the heat savings in the winter."
"Thanks much for a job well done. We were very happy with the work, communication. The final product looks wonderful."
"Doug is a great contractor to deal with. No hour and half presentation like we had with other companies. Straight forward and easy to deal with. I already sent his name out to friends and relatives. Thanks again Doug for your A+ service"
"Thanks again for a great job. The Windows and Doors look great. Thanks for taking the extra time to explain how to have quality installation good sealant against the Minnesota elements."
"Very satisfied! Windows were in dire need of replacement. Thankful to have the job completed."
"Thank you for a great job. We would certainly use you again for any remodeling, replacement jobs."
"Our project ended up to be more than we had initially planned for. We were going to have a three season porch addition. It ended up to a four season porch and we are very glad we did. We appreciated the time Doug took to discuss his proposal and recommendations for the addition. He spent plenty of time at our home explaining and going through his bid. We ran into a few unforeseen problems in the beginning (foundation). Doug contacted us as soon as he knew the footings would have to be much deeper than planned due to poor soil. Quality of work was excellent. Upon completion if we had any concerns or questions he was prompt in getting back to us and rectifying any issue that needed to be addressed. We would highly recommend him to others considering new construction, remodeling, or additions."
"Doug did a great job with our storm damage home repairs. He replaced our roof, siding and a broken window in a timely manner and kept the work area neat and clean. I would recommend Doug again and again."
"We hired Doug Chromy and Superior Remodeling to install some new doors and replace siding last spring. After tearing off the siding it was discovered that there were problems and irregularities with the way our home was built which presented challenges with the installation. Doug researched the issues and took time to communicate with me clearly and regularly about any changes that needed to be made to the original project. He made sure he chose the right materials and course of action, and adjusted the price fairly. Superior Remodeling did an excellent job with the installation, and we are very pleased with the new appearance of our home. Also, our windows which used to leak prior to the new siding installation, haven’t leaked once since!"
"Together we were, to some extent, plowing new ground - me designing and Doug figuring out how to execute the work - always an iternative process. Doug's demeanor and integrity were required to meet my demands for excellence. As a team we were successful to both my and Doug's satisfaction. I hope to hire him to do our entryway, kitchen, master bathroom, and interior door remodeling in the future. Thank you!"
"Thorough job! Doug considered all our options and shared them with us. Identifying pros and cons. Always kept things clean and tidy when leaving each day. Considerate of our time and home. Thank you!"
"We had our doors, windows and siding replaced. One of the reasons we chose Superior Remodeling was the fact that Doug listened so well to our needs and wishes. Where we needed advice he was able to give us all the information we needed to make decisions we would be happy with for a long time to come. The main reason we would chose Superior Remodeling again is the quality of the work and care with which it was done. We would absolutely recommend Doug Chromy and Superior Remodeling to anyone. We are very happy customers."
"We are very happy with the service that was provided by Superior Remodeling. We originally chose them to replace our windows because they offered quality windows and were not pushy. We had many companies come to our home to show us windows and they all had gimmicks were high pressure sales. We appreciated the fact that not only was the owner of the company telling us about the windows he would use, but that he would also be doing the work, and not farming it out to people they didn't even know. I would use them for other services in the future and would highly recommend Superior Remodeling. Thank you for the job well done."
"Doug, Everything looks great, the door is really a huge improvement and offers so much more to the room than the previous door and ugly lace curtains to hide it. I appreciate your work and follow up. Its reassuring to know you have a quality contractor to rely on. I will do my best to ensure that if I am aware of any of my clients taking on a task that I will let them know how pleased we were with your work and demeanor. Thanks Again."
"Doug, we couldn't be more pleased with your craftsmanship. We have gotten many compliments on the work you and your crew have done. The best part of this insurance ordeal was your work ethic and skill. Thank You!"
"Doug, Thanks for all the hard work. The house certainly seems warmer and snugger this winter with the new wrap, siding, windows and French Door. It is definitely nicer to be able to look out clear windows."
"Did a great job finishing our basement. Friendly, dependable, reliable and excellent overall craftsmanship. An overall great experience. Getting him scheduled to do my garage addition next."
"Thank you Doug for such a nice job. We really appreciate your work done to perfection."
"Superior Remodeling completed our project in a timely and professional manner. We would not hesitate to recommend Superior Remodeling to anyone considering a remodeling project in the future. Please do not hesitate to use us for a reference when needed."
"Doug, Thank you so much for finishing our basement. It looks fantastic and we are enjoying using it. Thanks, also for being a constant professional. Your professionalism and commitment to the job, made me feel very safe and secure with everyone you brought in here. I couldn't ask for a better working relationship while Jake is in Iraq. You have my personal recommendation."
"Doug, thank you for the great work, we really appreciate it."
"I can't begin to express how pleased Robyn and I are with how the upstairs remodel turned out. We're so happy we decided to go with you for this project. It's like living in a totally different house.
Everything's perfect. The cabinets look beautiful, the new trim and doors take years off the house, and most important...you helped make the process very painless given the overall disruption there could have been having so much work done at once.
Needless to say, if anyone asks us about remodelers, you'll get a glowing recommendation from us. Thank again."
If you are looking for a professional remodeling company in the Minneapolis Minnesota area, please call Superior Remodeling today at 952-292-7267 or complete our online request form.


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Situated in 59 Mitchell Street in a recently refurbished listed building. It’s within easy walking distance from Buchanan Street.
At Lychee Oriental, we believe in offering the highest standards of food and service in order to provide a unique and unforgettable dining experience: attentive and professional staff look after our guests throughout their time at Lychee Oriental. Guests can relax and take their time without feeling rushed.
Exquisite, fashionable yet discreet, Lychee Oriental restaurant is the ideal venue for an important lunch meeting, tranquil afternoon tea or fun-filled dinner Party.
I have visited the lychee several times now. Excellent service and food and always staff.
As usual food was excellent undoubtedly the best Chinese restaurant in the city.The staff are so friendly and attentive they make you feel very welcome.
Possibly the best Chinese food I’ve ever had, definitely the best in Glasgow !
Food lovely as always but would love if sweets could be added to lunchtime menu.
Nice atmosphere, excellent service and brilliant food. Best Chinese restaurant in Glasgow.
Our go to Chinese , food lovely and staff are always friendly.
Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and service.  Highly recommend!
Lychee has been first choice for work team lunch many times now. Food is great and the restaurant has a great feel about it.
Lunch menu is reasonable and staff always attentive.
Turned up for our booking. Restaurant was closed.
First time visit. Thoroughly enjoyed it, food was delicious. Will definitely be back.
Food was very good and very quick we were advised they would require the table back after 2 hours but it was a quiet Sunday night and so this did not happen.
Ate with another couple of friends and all enjoyed our different meals.
First time here and will be back.
Will be going back soon.
Always very high standard and good dining experience.
Lovely tastey food for lunch and dinner.
Waitress needs to stop moving glasses to make room for food by touching the top of the glasses where you drink from and instead move by the stem.
Would be good to have more veg through the dishes.
Other than that super tastey meals by welcoming freindly and attentive staff in comfortable contemporary surroundings.
Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, fabulous decor & excellent service - honestly cannot recommend enough & cant wait until our next visit!


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A bench led by Justice Madan B Lokur said that it cannot put the health of millions affected by pollution to be subservient to commercial interests of auto makers.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court banned the sale and registration of vehicles that don’t meet the Bharat Stage-IV emission standards or higher from April 1, dealing a major blow on an industry that is sitting on inventory worth an estimated Rs 14,000 crore that they won’t be able to sell.
Automakers claimed that they had 8.24 lakh units of mostly twowheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles that conform to BS-III standards lying in their factories and dealerships. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers petitioned the Supreme Court seeking some leeway to clear the inventory citing the financial impact, but a bench led by Justice Madan B Lokur refused to extend the April 1 deadline to usher in the new standards.
“The number of such vehicles (that the companies want to dispose of) may be small compared to the overall number of vehicles in the country, but the health of the people is far, far more important than the commercial interests of manufacturers or the loss that they are likely to suffer in respect of the so-called small number of such vehicles,” the court said.
SIAM said while the industry would abide by the Supreme Court order, the resultant financial losses could trigger job losses across the industry.
Most passenger vehicle makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota, Ford and Honda, have already completely shifted to production of BS IV-compliant vehicles, but some two-wheeler, threewheeler and commercial vehicle manufacturers kept on producing BS-III vehicles even after the government notified the March 31, 2017 deadline.
On Wednesday, companies sitting on unsold BS-III inventory were busy discussing ways to dispose of the vehicles. Some suggested the possibility of exporting these vehicles to countries where they meet local emission rules.
Tata Motors, the nation’s top automobile manufacturer by revenue, called the court ruling an “unexpected and unprecedented move” that will have a material impact on the entire automotive industry. The company is assessing the impact of the order on the inventory at both its factories and dealerships, it said. “The industry had planned the current transition into BS-IV in line with the accepted past practice of stopping production of earlier emission standard vehicles effective from the transition date. In the context of this previous experience, this decision by the apex court is a ‘penalty’ to the entire automotive industry,” Tata Motors said in a statement.
Rival commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland, which had inventory of 17,449 BS-III vehicles as on March 20, said it reduced inventory of such vehicles substantially over the past few days. The company will export the remaining vehicles or upgrade the leftover stock to BS-IV standards, chief executive Vinod K Dasari said.
As of March 20, the inventory pile up of BS-III vehicles comprised 6.71 lakh two-wheelers, 96,700 commercial vehicles, 40,048 three-wheelers and 16,198 passenger vehicles, according to SIAM data.
In the two-wheeler segment, market leader Hero MotoCorp is said to have been the worst affected. However, this was rebutted by company officials who said on Wednesday that with the onset of the Navratras, Hero MotoCorp has been able to liquidate about two-thirds of its inventory, which was pegged 300,000 units valued at an estimated Rs 1,600 crore on March 20.
In fact, Pawan Munjal, chairman of Hero MotoCorp, welcomed the SC judgment, saying, “Environmental protection will take precedence over temporary financial benefits.” Rival Bajaj Auto had been arguing for stopping sale and registration of BS-III vehicles after March 31. The company, which had begun production of BS-IV twowheelers late last year, said it felt its competitive edge was eroded because the move to BS-IV had resulted in a price hike of Rs 1,000-7,000 across its products.
In a note, CARE Ratings said even if the manufacturers pushed sales aggressively over the next two days, they would still be left with stocks worth Rs 12,500 crore. While one option is to export these vehicles, based on past trends, it would take three months to liquidate stocks of two-wheelers and threewheelers and around 10 months to exhaust stocks of commercial vehicles, the ratings firm said. The carrying cost of holding the stock can amount to Rs 800-1,000 crore depending on the phasing of these export sales, the note added.
The Environment Pollution Control Authority, a statutory body, had filed a petition opposing sale of BSIII vehicles beyond March 31, 2017, to help improve the quality of air.


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There are some truly sick and depraved people out there... This story makes me question humanity.
Mia Walker is on her school swim team. Before practice, she changes into her swimsuit at a rec center locker room. She had no idea that for four months, a woman was secretly videotaping her and the other youngsters getting undressed. The camera was discovered by pure accident by Mia’s mother, Christina.
Video obtained by Inside Edition shows Christina noticing the glare of a camera lens coming from one of the lockers.
Who planted the camera? It’s hard to believe, but it was another mom.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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I recently returned from a brief visit to New York City. I had been to NYC only once before, 10 years ago. Back then, I visited some of the more standard tourist destinations (Times Square, Central Park, etc.). This time, seeing more of the literary side of the city was a priority. Here are some photos of some of the bookish places I checked out on my latest trip to the Big Apple.
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is run by volunteers and its stock comes entirely by donation. All proceeds go to services that support people living with AIDS and HIV.
I told myself I wasn’t going to buy any books in NYC that I couldn’t get in Toronto, because 1.) I didn’t want my luggage to get too heavy and 2.) I want to support my local indies as much as I can. But I made an exception for Housing Works. I picked up a copy of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and a cute Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland journal.
Three Lives & Company is located on a street corner that is easy to miss. But I had heard many good things about this shop, and I also wanted to stroll around Greenwich Village, so I made sure to check it out. It’s a fairly small shop–which I loved because it felt so cozy–but it certainly seemed well-stocked.
If you’ve heard of only one NYC bookstore, chances are it’s The Strand. Maybe you’ve even taken the quiz that the store gets job applicants to take, such as this version published in the New York Times a couple of years ago.
The store opened in 1927 and claims to have “18 miles of new, used and rare books.” The Strand is also the last remaining bookstore from NYC’s “Book Row”–48 bookstores that used to cover six city blocks.
Browsing the shop was a lot of fun, but what I enjoyed even more was attending Banned Book Bingo in the store’s Rare Book Room. Hosted by drag queen Sol, the evening included free pizza and beer, lots of trivia about banned books, and prizes made of Strand-branded tote bags filled with books and other items (that I did not win). The event cost $15 to attend, but, in return, everyone received a $15 Strand gift card. So, really, I felt like I got a lot for my $15.
In contrast to The Strand, which sort of feels like a giant warehouse filled with books and book-related items, Rizzoli Bookstore has a much more sophisticated feel to it. Walking in, I was struck by all of the dark wood and chandeliers. In fact, the decor reminded me a bit of Ben McNally Books here in Toronto.
Rizzoli Bookstore has two rooms, The room at the back has two comfy chairs for reading, and, being far back from the street, it’s the perfect place to do some quiet reading.
This is a gorgeous bookstore. The mural on the ceiling of the second floor is stunning, and the lighting and furniture almost got me to curl up with a book on one of the couches and forget about the Guggenheim (even if I didn’t understand the language the book was written in).
Going inside the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (the main branch of the New York Public Library) was a must for this visit. The only problem was, I went on a Sunday. I didn’t realize much of the library is closed on Sundays, so there wasn’t as much to see as there would on a weekday or a Saturday. Even the shop is closed on Sundays. But I did manage to take a guided tour and go inside the Rose Main Reading Room, so I’m happy.
I’d read about Alice’s Tea Cup. A book-themed tea shop? I had to check it out. Alice’s Tea Cup has three locations: Chapter I, Chapter II and Chapter III. I went to Chapter II on East 64th Street.
The tea was pretty good (I ordered Anna’s Earl Grey) and the scones were delicious (and quite large), but the cream and preserves were disappointing. However, this certainly is a cute place that does feel special.
Before I went, I thought this place might be geared toward children, and I wondered if I would feel out of place. Maybe the cafe does get more children on weekends (I went on a Monday morning), but, while I was there, the place was filled with adults and there appeared to be at least two business meetings happening. So I guess I shouldn’t try to judge who’s going to be interested in an Alice-themed cafe.
Wow this is so cool! 📚 I can’t believe you went to all these places in such a short timespan.
I definitely didn’t get to spend as much time in each place as I would have liked to. Next time I visit NYC, I’ll have to stay for longer!
I can’t believe there used to be six blocks of bookstores! Still, it looks like the business of books continues to thrive in NY.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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Attendant Service is the consumer-directed physical assistance with personal care which a person with physical disabilities cannot perform because of the limitations or impairments resulting from a permanent physical disability.
Attendant services allow people with physical disabilities to lead full, active and independent lives in Waterloo Region. Services can be provided at home, at work, at school, or out in the community.
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Direct Funding is an innovative program which enables adults with physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants.
For eligible individuals who are comfortable taking on the extra responsibilities associated with Direct Funding, this form of attendant service is both rewarding and liberating.
Undertaking the functions, responsibilities and potential risks of being an employer.
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This short article made an appearance in the SCAA Chronicle, the member publication from the Niche Coffee Association of the usa.
Of all of the certifications and labeling schemes that show up on consumable products, “organic” is most likely probably the most familiar, and possibly probably the most without effort appealing. But as demand grows, there’s additionally a growing awareness our thought of the wholesomeness of organic agriculture or knowledge of organic certification might not completely align with reality, which organic agriculture, even just in compliance with certification standards, isn’t a cure all. But could it be worthwhile?
Being an ecologist, I have faith that probably the most serious peril of non-organic coffee is injury to people and also the atmosphere at origin. But the coffee industry—supplier of the globally ubiquitous product grown by huge numbers of people round the world—has a really special and central role within the promotion and evolution from the organic movement.
Let’s talk over some from the perceived shortcomings of organic foods that have particular relevance to coffee. The very first is that organic produce is usually no more nutritious than conventionally grown produce. Coffee isn’t consumed because of its dietary benefits, making this unlikely to help coffee buying some way.
Pesticide residue on foods is really a major concern to consumers, however, many recent work has determined that organic foods might not be any safer than conventional foods. This is correct for coffee, where little if any chemical residue will probably remain when the beans are taken off the fruit (the part uncovered to pesticides), dried and hulled, roasted at high temperatures, ground, then made in water.
Finally, “organic” doesn’t always mean “high quality.” Organic coffee is frequently grown within canopy of shade, and shade-grown coffee has a tendency to ripen more gradually. Slower growth may intensify flavors, producing a better-tasting cup. This subtlety might not be recognizable through the average consumer, not to mention any coffee, carelessly harvested or processed, can lead to a lousy cup.
If organic coffee isn’t healthier and doesn’t taste much better than conventionally grown coffee, why must buyers favor it, especially given its greater cost?
Pesticides which are banned or highly restricted within the U.S. or Europe continue to be utilized in many coffee-growing countries, including some which are highly toxic. Even illegal pesticides continue to be accessible and being applied. Improper storage, insufficient personal protection, and insufficient practicing handlers of pesticides aren’t uncommon within the third world, and lead to farm workers being directly uncovered to toxins.
Even when these toxins aren’t lethal, the results on non-target microorganisms (including humans) may contain reproductive impairment, weakened natural defenses, abnormal hormonal function, cancers, genetic mutations, altered foraging and predator-avoidance behavior, faulty thermoregulation, and/or nerve effects. Utilization of herbicides also eliminates larval and pollinator host plants, transforming the bottom of food chains. These effects can happen even if chemicals are administered properly, and therefore are exacerbated when mis- or higher-applied.
Things I find most terrifying is the fact that there’s no testing to determine which occurs when multiple goods are used concurrently or sequentially, or what goes on once they match other chemicals (synthetic and natural) within the atmosphere or perhaps in microorganisms. We have no idea how different climates or soils influence these interactions, or their lengthy-term effects. The amount of potential mixtures of substances, conditions, and settings is mind-boggling, yet these synergies as well as their impacts on environmental and human health are basically unknown!
According to everything about Organic Agriculture 2016 report, coffee may be the world’s largest single organic crop. While comprising 3 percent of organic cropland, it covers over 20 % of organic permanent cropland, and also over 1 / 2 of the permanent cropland in South America, where nearly all organic coffee is grown. Furthermore, coffee is grown within the tropics—home to a few of the world’s most biodiverse areas and sophisticated environments.
Coffee maqui berry farmers are largely motivated by financial aspects. Organic agriculture frequently incurs substantial costs. Hands weeding, pruning of shade trees, and implementation of integrated bug control adds additional labor costs. Particularly daunting may be the production or purchase of bulk of organic compost for fertilizer synthetic fertilizers aren’t permitted because of high fossil fuel use within their manufacture as well as their limited use within promoting healthy soil. If your farm includes a wet mill, the waste pulp can be used as fertilizer, but it won’t be enough to satisfy the heavy feeding demands of coffee, so additional sources will have to be located. The hurdle of securing sufficient organic fertilizer frequently plays a role in yields for organic coffee growers which are less than the inflated yields of high-input coffee—by over 30 % in some instances.
Certification charges also may play a role. Organic practices are verified by annual inspections, and producers pay, at some level, for certification, including accommodating inspectors and having to pay for his or her travel. These expenses, coupled with lower yields and elevated labor costs, are frequently not sufficiently offset through the cost premiums compensated for organic coffee, that are typically around 20 to 25 %. This could make organic production unappealing to maqui berry farmers. And also, since among the needs for organic certification is segregation from conventional coffee through the logistics, you will find financial burdens for importers, roasters, along with other players within the logistics too. Some of these pricing is of necessity forwarded to consumers.
I shouldn’t minimize the advantages of some farming chemicals, or oversimplify the reasons in growing coffee in eco or economically sustainable ways. However for decades we’ve been going for a dangerous risk our atmosphere. Other coffee certifications have various limitations on pesticide use, only organic (and Smithsonian Bird-Friendly, that organic certification is really a prerequisite) prohibits many of them. There isn’t any denying that chemicals that are permitted under organic certification might be just like toxic as individuals that aren’t, but under organic rules their me is limited to certain situations.
Many uncertified coffee farms might be considered “passive organic,” simply because they forego some or all chemical use because of expense or ideology. But unless of course they’re certified, there’s not a way of knowing if, when, or the way they use chemicals, or if they’re following the rest of the essential eco-friendly practices which are mandated in organic certification standards. These encompass water and soil quality and conservation measures, and looking after or enhancing biological sources, including supporting bio-diversity.
Acquiring organic certification and fully embracing its philosophy is definitely an enormous accomplishment, specifically for maqui berry farmers in developing countries where sources, tech support team, and capital might be missing. Even though many organic farms were or are helped by initial grants or any other funding, many will require ongoing effort to preserve and advance organic practices. The coffee industry is incorporated in the position to assist in these activities by supplying expertise, facilitating partnerships, and inspiring innovation. Bigger industry players may help finance initiatives outright, and all sorts of front-line coffee providers come with an chance to interact and educate the general public on the significance of organic coffee, the difficulties it presents to maqui berry farmers, and also the role of greater premiums in fostering and stabilizing organic production—indeed, helping it to prosper. Organic certification is really a dedication to sustainability that should be rewarded with this dollars.


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Atlanta, GA, April 25, 2016 - As we mark World Malaria Day on April 25, Malaria Zero partners reaffirm our commitment to helping end malaria for good by eliminating the disease from Hispaniola, which includes Haiti and the Dominican Republic, by 2020.
The Malaria Zero Alliance includes the Ministry of Public Health and Population of Haiti, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance of the Dominican Republic and others who are working in support of the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination in Haiti.
The majority of Hispaniola’s malaria cases occur in Haiti, where there were about 17,700 confirmed cases in 2014. In addition to causing sickness and death, the continuous transmission of malaria in Haiti exacts a toll on its health system and economy, and impedes the economic development of Hispaniola as a whole.
We must act now to capitalize on a unique window of opportunity to eliminate malaria from the island—before resistance to chloroquine or insecticides develop. Acting now will deliver significant savings to the governments of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, as well as the international community, as the disease will be much more challenging and expensive to eliminate should resistance develop. In addition, investing in the near-term will result in long-term savings for the countries once elimination is achieved.
Malaria Zero partners are preparing to launch a household survey in Haiti to identify specific geographic areas with high malaria transmission to implement the elimination strategies. Plans will include innovative interventions such as targeted and geographic focal mass drug administration to rapidly clear all stages of the malaria parasite and prevent onward transmission. Malaria Zero’s work will enhance surveillance systems and laboratory capacity for malaria elimination in Haiti, which may also enhance the identification, tracking and management of other serious febrile diseases, including chikungunya and zika virus.
Evidence generated from Malaria Zero’s efforts will have an impact beyond Hispaniola—contributing to global knowledge on effective malaria elimination strategies, particularly in similar transmission settings.


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STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY, a _______ corporation ("Company"), for a valuable consideration, commits to issue its policy or policies of title insurance, as identified in Schedule A, in favor of the Proposed Insured named in Schedule A, as owner or mortgagee of the estate or interest in the land described or referred to in Schedule A, upon payment of the premiums and charges and compliance with the Requirements; all subject to the provisions of Schedules A and B and to the Conditions of this Commitment.
This Commitment shall be effective only when the identity of the Proposed Insured and the amount of the policy or policies committed for have been inserted in Schedule A by the Company.
All liability and obligation under this Commitment shall cease and terminate __________ (here state the time period)* after the Effective Date or when the policy or policies committed for shall issue, whichever first occurs, provided that the failure to issue the policy or policies is not the fault of the Company.
The Company will provide a sample of the policy form upon request.
*The time to be stated is optional with the company and should conform to local usage.
**If the Commitment is to be executed by a validating officer, then prior to the "In Witness Whereof" there should be inserted: "This Commitment shall not be valid or binding until countersigned by a validating officer or authorized signatory." The manner of execution will conform to the company's practice and will of necessity require some modification in the language identifying the manner of execution. This is deemed a matter of format.
*Items 3 and 4 may be combined or item 3 eliminated completely in instances where the estate to be covered has already been created and is the same as the estate reported on as of the Effective Date of the Commitment. If, however, the estate to be covered is less than a fee and has not yet been created and the estate reported on at the Effective Date of the Commitment is the fee, then it would be more appropriate to set forth both items 3 and 4 in the language suggested or in appropriate language, these being matters of format rather than substance.
Note: There should be set forth in paragraph numbered II of Schedule B all matters that would be shown in Schedule B of an Owner's Policy issued on the effective date of the Commitment, including those general exceptions such as rights of parties in possession, survey matters, etc., which in many instances are printed as part of Schedule B of the Policy. It is proper to note that an exception shown may be omitted from the Policy as outside of the coverage of the Policy to be issued, or for some other reason.
* In areas where it is not the custom for title companies to state requirements for insurance, the Commitment would be printed without paragraph numbered I of Schedule B and only paragraph numbered II would be shown as a caption for Schedule B.
1. The term mortgage, when used herein, shall include deed of trust, trust deed, or other security instrument.
2. If the proposed Insured has or acquired actual knowledge of any defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim or other matter affecting the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment other than those shown in Schedule B hereof, and shall fail to disclose such knowledge to the Company in writing, the Company shall be relieved from liability for any loss or damage resulting from any act of reliance hereon to the extent the Company is prejudiced by failure to so disclose such knowledge. If the proposed Insured shall disclose such knowledge to the Company, or if the Company otherwise acquires actual knowledge of any such defect, lien, encumbrance, adverse claim or other matter, the Company at its option may amend Schedule B of this Commitment accordingly, but such amendment shall not relieve the Company from liability previously incurred pursuant to paragraph 3 of these Conditions.
3. Liability of the Company under this Commitment shall be only to the named proposed Insured and such parties included under the definition of Insured in the form of policy or policies committed for and only for actual loss incurred in reliance hereon in undertaking in good faith (a) to comply with the requirements hereof, or (b) to eliminate exceptions shown in Schedule B, or (c) to acquire or create the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment. In no event shall such liability exceed the amount stated in Schedule A for the policy or policies committed for and such liability is subject to the insuring provisions and Conditions and the Exclusions from Coverage of the form of policy or policies committed for in favor of the proposed Insured which are hereby incorporated by reference and are made a part of this Commitment except as expressly modified herein.
4. This Commitment is a contract to issue one or more title insurance policies and is not an abstract of title or a report of the condition of title. Any action or actions or rights of action that the proposed Insured may have or may bring against the Company arising out of the status of the title to the estate or interest or the status of the mortgage thereon covered by this Commitment must be based on and are subject to the provisions of this Commitment.
5. The policy to be issued contains an arbitration clause. All arbitrable matters when the Amount of Insurance is $2,000,000 or less shall be arbitrated at the option of either the Company or the Insured as the exclusive remedy of the parties. You may review a copy of the arbitration rules at www.alta.org.


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Before heading out into the night, make sure you’re armed with the best maps.
A good star atlas provides a road map of the sky. As such, it can start you on an adventure that will last your whole life. The objects it highlights and the information it contains will guide you on tours through the night sky you’ll take again and again.
Here, I list the features of 10 atlases. Key feature number 1: All of them are good. That said, which one is best for you? That depends on your experience, your goals, and your telescope.
If you’re just starting your adventure into amateur astronomy, pick an atlas that displays the stars you can see without optical aid. Such atlases show stars to about magnitude 6. Beginner atlases also show a wide swath of sky on each page and may include constellation outlines.
These atlases also limit the number of plotted deep-sky objects to only those visible through a 4-inch telescope. That list includes the 109 Messier objects, selected objects from the New General Catalogue (NGC), and the brightest and most colorful double and variable stars.
Sky Calendar from Abrams Planetarium (part of Michigan State University) has been helping beginning observers learn the sky for more than four decades.
My first pick is not a traditional star atlas. Still, for four decades, the Abrams Planetarium Sky Calendar has promoted basic skywatching. As its name implies, the sheet for each month takes the form of a calendar. Diagrams track the Moon’s motion past the planets and bright stars along with notable groupings of sky objects. The Sky Calendar is a great quick reference for beginners and advanced amateur astronomers alike.
The reverse side shows the month’s mid-evening sky for latitude 40° north, which makes it useful anywhere in the continental United States. And while most of the star atlases in this story contain thousands of stars, the Sky Calendar shows only the brightest 400 or so, depending on the month. That number works well for beginners or for those who observe under moderate light pollution.
Abrams Planetarium publishes the Sky Calendar in loose-leaf form and mails it quarterly (3 months per mailing).
The Mag 6 Star Atlas from Edmund Scientific shows stars to magnitude 6.2. It also includes approximately 1,000 double and variable stars and deep-sky objects.
The Mag 6 Star Atlas published by Edmund Scientific Company of Barrington, New Jersey, first appeared in 1982. This 66-page work contains 12 charts, each with an index of objects.
Overall, the atlas contains roughly 7,000 stars to magnitude 6.2, the unaided human eye’s approximate limit from a dark site. The atlas also plots nearly 1,000 double stars, variable stars, and deep-sky objects. Crowded regions in Orion, Virgo, and Sagittarius have detailed close-up charts that make it easier to tell one object from another.
The oldest atlas on my list is Norton’s Star Atlas and Reference Handbook. The first edition dates to 1910, and in 2003, Benjamin Cummings Publishing released the 20th edition. Norton’s contains eight charts. Two circular charts show the sky out to 40° away from each of the celestial poles. Six rectangular charts divide the sky into segments 4 hours of right ascension wide. Each shows the sky between declinations 60° to –60°. All Norton’s maps are two-page versions.
Norton’s Star Atlas and Reference Handbook is one of the most popular star atlases ever printed. It first appeared in 1910 and is now in its 20th edition.
Norton’s displays approximately 8,800 stars to magnitude 6.5. It also shows hundreds of double and variable stars, and more than 600 deep-sky objects. Each chart has two pages of lists and notes about that map’s most interesting objects. After many editions printed on normal paper, Norton’s now comes on glossy stock, which doesn’t absorb moisture like earlier incarnations. That means the pages don’t get as wet when you observe where the humidity is high.
The bulk of Norton’s roughly 200 pages discusses types of celestial objects, time, celestial positions and coordinates, astronomical equipment, and how to observe. The solar system chapter includes maps of the Moon and Mars.
Bright Star Atlas by Wil Tirion displays stars to magnitude 6.5 as well as 600 double and variable stars and deep-sky objects.
Another favorite atlas in the beginner category is the Bright Star Atlas by Wil Tirion. Aimed at users of the smallest backyard telescopes, the Bright Star Atlas shows stars to magnitude 6.5. It also includes about 600 double stars, variable stars, and deep-sky objects.
The Bright Star Atlas divides the sky into four polar and six equatorial zones. The maps include constellation boundaries but no constellation figures. Magnified inset charts show the Pleiades (M45) and the region around Orion’s Sword. A keyed series of six finder charts shows readers how the atlas maps relate to the current night sky.
Wil Tirion also created the more detailed The Cambridge Star Atlas 2000.0, which adds about 900 deep-sky objects to maps that plot stars to magnitude 6.5. The 20 charts that make up The Cambridge Star Atlas 2000.0 show the sky in multiple colors: Stars are black, the Milky Way is blue, star clusters are yellow, nebulae are green, and galaxies are red. The colors make this an attractive atlas when used during the day (for planning sessions or to review a previous night’s observations), and they don’t detract from its usefulness at night. The facing page of each chart lists the deep-sky objects shown on the map.
The Cambridge Star Atlas 2000.0, also by stellar cartographer Wil Tirion, is now in its fourth edition. It contains 20 overlapping full-color star charts. The atlas shows stars to magnitude 6.5 along with approximately 900 deep-sky objects. The atlas also includes a Moon map.
The Observer’s Sky Atlas by Erich Karkoschka is, physically, the smallest atlas on this list. It makes up for its size, however, by offering 48 star charts — with insets — that display stars to 6th magnitude and nearly 600 deep-sky objects.
The last beginner atlas I’ll mention is by Erich Karkoschka of Germany. The Observer’s Sky Atlas is by far the smallest atlas in print, measuring only 5 inches wide by 7 inches high (12.7 by 17.8 centimeters). Its small size, however, belies the amount of information inside. In its 130 pages are sections about deep-sky objects, celestial coordinates, magnitude, and size and scale, as well as the atlas itself, which breaks the sky into 48 charts. The maps show stars to 6th magnitude.
Because the book’s small size could hinder reading the charts at night, each map features one or more enlarged insets showing sections that hold something of interest to observers with binoculars and 4-inch or smaller telescopes. These insets show stars as faint as 9th magnitude. Accompanying each of the charts is an itemized list of plotted objects, including the 109 Messier objects and 470 other deep-sky targets.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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North Sea-focused oil & fuel agency Faroe Petroleum PLC on Monday confronted a hostile takeover bid from main shareholder DNO ASA, because the Norwegian agency made a GBP608 million supply on to fellow buyers.
Just after the market shut, Faroe stated it “strongly believes” the supply is “opportunistic” and “considerably undervalues” the corporate. The agency inspired shareholders to take no motion.
Shares in Faroe closed up 27% at 159.60 pence every.
DNO – which already has a 28% stake in Faroe – has made a 152 pence per share money takeover supply, valuing Faroe at GBP607.9 million.
The supply worth represents at 45% premium to the 105 pence share worth earlier than its preliminary share buy in April and 21% greater than Faroe's 125.eight pence share worth on the shut on Friday.
In response to the takeover bid, Faroe Petroleum stated the Norwegian agency didn’t have interaction with the corporate earlier than saying its supply.
But on Monday DNO described itself as “deeply disenchanted”, after Faroe “summarily rebuffed” its “affordable request final summer season for board illustration and constructive engagement”. Since then, its stake has been diluted by share awards to administrators.

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals