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On October 18, 2018, FDA released a new draft guidance, Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, which describes the Agency’s current thinking and recommendations on designing medical device software with adequate cybersecurity controls. Once finalized, the draft guidance will supersede a final guidance of the same name issued in 2014.
Although advances in device technology and software capabilities, along with increased incidence of cyberattacks in general, have elevated the priority of cybersecurity for FDA, the Agency’s guidance is also a direct response to public reports that certain implantable devices (especially cardiac devices and infusion pumps) are susceptible to hacking. FDA has been working since the release of the final cybersecurity guidance in 2014 to track safety events involving software vulnerabilities and stay abreast of cybersecurity issues, as described on FDA’s cybersecurity website. The new draft cybersecurity guidance aims to give manufacturers more detailed recommendations for integrating cybersecurity considerations into the device software design process.
In general, the updated guidance provides much more information on employing a risk-based cybersecurity analysis grounded in a functioning, compliant quality system. Through the guidance, FDA emphasizes the ties between cybersecurity design and the quality system regulation (QSR), 21 C.F.R. Part 820. This becomes apparent right away in the first substantive section, General Principles & Risk Assessment (renamed from General Principles in the 2014 guidance), in which FDA states “[a]s part of the software validation and risk analysis required by 21 C.F.R. 820.30(g), software device manufacturers may need to establish a cybersecurity vulnerability and management approach, where appropriate.” While the 2014 guidance previously tied cybersecurity considerations to the QSR, the new draft guidance includes multiple references to a manufacturer’s obligations under the QSR, making it clear that FDA does not see cybersecurity as an optional or simply recommended part of medical device software design. The new draft guidance also conveys FDA’s expectation that consideration of cybersecurity risks is not a one-off design process but should continue throughout the product’s lifecycle.
2) A cybersecurity incident affecting the device could directly result in patient harm to multiple patients.
Examples of Tier 1 devices, include but are not limited to, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), pacemakers, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), brain stimulators and neurostimulators, dialysis devices, infusion and insulin pumps, and the supporting connected systems that interact with these devices, such as home monitors, and those with command and control functionality, such as programmers.
A medical device for which the criteria for a Tier 1 device are not met.
One question the new draft guidance does not answer explicitly, however, is whether standalone software devices (i.e., devices that are only software without a physical component, implantable or otherwise) can be Tier 1 devices. For instance, CADx devices intended to assist clinicians with diagnosing life-threatening illnesses and conditions could be vulnerable cyberattack that changes the software’s output such that it identifies additional or omits regions of interest, which could affect the diagnosis. Does this scenario mean CADx devices should be Tier 1?
FDA also recommends multiple new categories of cybersecurity considerations in the new draft guidance. Under the section, Identify and Protect Device Assets and Functionality, manufacturers should implement measures to: (1) “prevent unauthorized use,” (2) “ensure trusted content by maintaining code, data, and execution integrity,” and (3) “maintain confidentiality of data.” Under the section, Detect, Respond, Recover: Design Expectations, manufacturers should design the device software to: (1) “detect cybersecurity events in a timely fashion,” (2) “respond and contain the impact of a potential cybersecurity incident,” and (3) “recover capabilities or services that were impaired due to a cybersecurity incident.” The new draft guidance also includes recommendations for labeling devices with cybersecurity risks and for design and risk management documentation that should be included with pre-market submissions for Tier 1 and Tier 2 devices.
While the 2014 final cybersecurity guidance is still in effect and will remain relevant until the new draft guidance is finalized, the new guidance paints a detailed picture about the direction FDA is going with cybersecurity. The draft guidance indicates FDA’s expectations and requirements for medical device software manufacturers are increasing such that cybersecurity is a critical and ongoing obligation that will impact FDA’s review of pre-market submissions, post-market surveillance, and facility inspections. Although FDA acknowledges that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility among health care facilities, providers, patients, and manufacturers, the Agency expects manufacturers to develop robust cybersecurity protections that will ultimately prevent harm to patients.
Benjamin M. Zegarelli is a Mintz Associate who counsels clients on compliance and regulatory issues, with a focus on FDA regulations. Benjamin advises clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech industries. He provides counsel on research approval, sales, and contract negotiations.

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“From somewhere in the middle” is Ligament’s new section of dance makers reflecting on works in the making. In this edition, long-time Bangalore-based artists Diya Naidu and Hemabharathy Palani, along with visitors Atalya Baumer and Tamar Mayzlish, talk about their still-forming works, which are as diverse as feminist activism and an exercise in communication.
Do Contemporary Dance Makers Have A Deadline, Too?

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WASHINGTON — Congress seems increasingly unlikely to take action to help Puerto Rico ahead of a May 1 deadline for the commonwealth to default on a nearly half-billion-dollar debt payment.
The blown deadline could push Puerto Rico and its 3.5 million American citizens further into crisis, exacerbating a growing fiscal and humanitarian disaster that’s been largely drowned out by the raucous political campaign season on the mainland.
A GOP-led House committee abruptly canceled a vote on a Puerto Rico debt restructuring bill when it was short of votes last week. The bill is still being rewritten, and as of yet the vote has not been rescheduled, Natural Resource Committee Chairman Rob Bishop, R-Utah, said Tuesday.
Years of mounting fiscal problems are coming due on the island where residents are U.S. citizens but are barred from voting in presidential general elections. Tax policies written in Washington made matters worse in recent years by forcing investments and jobs out of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has been missing debt payments for months, but on May 1 another $422 million worth of general obligation bonds come due and $780 million more on July 1.
Bishop’s legislation creating a new control board to manage the territory’s finances has run into election-year opposition from all sides in Washington. Some conservatives are suspicious it would open the door to a bailout, Democrats are balking at provisions added to sweeten the deal for conservatives, outside groups are weighing in, a high-spending ad campaign has opposed congressional action, and infighting among different groups of creditors has sown confusion on Capitol Hill .
With the bill still undergoing revisions, committee action is unlikely before next week at earliest. That makes final passage through the House and the Senate all but impossible before month’s end.
Democrats blame Congress’ failure to act on long-standing divisions among House Republicans who’ve failed to unite despite the leadership of their popular new speaker, Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. Ryan has sought to return power to committee chairmen and rank-and-file lawmakers, but on the Puerto Rico bill and other matters, the approach has yet to yield results.
“Puerto Rico is a crisis and they’re not responding,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the No. 2 House Democrat, pointing to statistics showing high levels of unemployment and poverty in the territory as taxes rise and schools close. “They confront the same problem that John Boehner confronted, a very significant number of their party that won’t follow leadership,” Hoyer added, naming the former House speaker who was ousted by conservatives and replaced by Ryan.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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• Use fraction bars to divide rational numbers.
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• Determine the GCF and LCM of two numbers.
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• List rational numbers from least to greatest.
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industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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In the current market scenario where everything is shifting online, any company, of any size -- whether it’s one-person business or an MNC -- must consider how digitization is affecting business as we know it. Business is shifting online. And, you need a blogging strategy to drive some of it your way.
Blogging, as you know, is one way to drive online traffic to your business.
And the reason we singled out blogging as your go-to-strategy for online is because it is the keystone that supports the rest of your online marketing.
It supports all your inbound marketing [attract-convince-convert-delight] and/ content marketing [awareness-consideration-decision] stages as well your email campaigns, social media campaigns, SEO, and digital PR efforts.
Clearly, blogging can play a strong role in driving online business growth for you. But, is blogging the best growth marketing strategy you can pursue? Let’s find out.
Is blogging the best marketing investment you will make?
We can see that blogging has some advantages over some of the other elements of your marketing program. But before you commit significant marketing resources to blogging you must know the challenges and opportunities it presents.
Standing out in the blogging arena as a victor won’t be easy.
Standing out is tough due to high competition. Blogging is the first content marketing step for most businesses due to its advantages over other content types.
Identifying the tone, the length, and the frequency of blogging that resonates with your target audience will require patience, perseverance, and passion.
Achieving a good search ranking and attracting inbound traffic will take time. You cannot expect it to happen immediately after you start blogging.
There are no limitations on post length. This allows you to deal with the topic - in-depth or briefly - as required.
Google also offers helpful clues via keyword search tool, Google trends, related keywords, and analytics to help you select the right topics.
Unlike other content types like infographics, case studies, e-books, white papers blogging places no constraints on the tone, structure, and style of writing.
The time –cost – effort required to write a blog of an average length is less in comparison to other content formats. Consequently, the frequency of blogging or blog content creation is often higher compared to other content types. Which makes blogging the best option for driving frequent engagements via social and email channels.
There are three types of goals that help you execute a results-driven blogging program - achievement goals, action goals, limit goals.
Here you define what you want to achieve in a specified timeframe. You can set monetary, subscription or traffic goals.
This goal will detail the actions you will take to reach your achievement goals. It could be the number of blogs you plan on writing in a month or the number of channels or posts that you will use to promote your blogs or the frequency with which you will revisit and update your blogs.
A limit goal defines the achievement or action in numeric terms and includes the timeframe in which the goal is to be achieved. For instance, a goal to attract 1000 unique visitors in 3 months is a limit goal.
While achievement goals help you set a broader vision, limit goals will keep you moving toward that vision by defining numerical milestones for progress.
One thing that can help you stand out is discovering a niche and catering to it. A good blogging strategy will also need to be aligned to your long-term achievement goals.
Finding a niche is to create a point of difference from competitor blogs that your readers might enjoy. Something as simple as your personal story or a blogger persona that is memorable and distinctive can do the trick. Track your competitors to see what they’re doing and brainstorm on how you can present your ideas or solutions in a new and exciting way.
Use tools like AHREFs to analyze blog’s links and keywords of your competition. Doing this exercise will help you decide in which keywords and niches you can compete. For instance, if a competitor is getting backlinks from government sources for a particular topic you’re unlikely to outrank them even with a lot of effort. The analysis also provides insights on the promotional strategies that can guide your own outreach and PR efforts.
A blog with an ugly design and no logo can turn off your readers. Which is why you need to invest in a good theme and color scheme. Even logo design and the graphics that accompany your blogs need to be designed with care.
Use this to promote your blog to your target audience. The number of shares likes etc can tell you a lot about what kind of topics your audience is interested in.
Try to build relationships with influencers to ensure that your blogs get in front of their followers or email subscribers. Explore guest posting and co-writing opportunities to expand your blogging audience. Commenting on top blogs/ participating in forum discussions actively can also attract attention to your blog.
Guest posting is a great way to build your profile as a thought leader in your industry space. It helps you drive free targeted traffic to your own blog through backlinks.
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industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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VerasCafe.com is relatively easy to spell / highly memorable. Trust and recognition from such a great name drives higher click through rates. Only one person or entity can have it and utilize it online and offline for marketing and advertising (and maintain all future resale rights at any price or profit level).


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Video content has become a critical component in any marketing campaign, but while pre-recorded video is helpful, there’s definitely something to be said for utilizing Facebook Live video to spread the word about your business and brand.
Live videos aren’t for you?
Live video is for everyone.
It’s easy to use, doesn’t require a fancy set-up (unless you want one), and provides an avalanche of benefits across nearly every industry and sector.
Live video streaming started to become popular a few years ago and we’ve seen several different apps try, and fail, to grab the attention of different audiences. As Periscope and other apps developed, Facebook felt the pressure to compete and the introduction of the Live feature put business owners in a unique position to create new, fresh content on a regular basis.
All you really need to do is come up with a plan or calendar outlining what you want to highlight or discuss. Then, make sure you actually hop on Live at the times you’ve incorporated into your strategy. The more you go live, the more people will be excited about seeing new, unique content from your brand.
People are inundated with ads day in and day out. They’re all mass-produced and scripted and don’t really give the public a good sense of the real people behind the brand.
Facebook Live videos solve this problem by forcing you to relax and be natural. Sure, you may feel stiff and awkward at first, but as long as you speak from the heart and avoid reading from a pre-written script, you’ll ultimately find people feel more connected to you and your brand.
Over time, your audience will ultimately become more open and receptive to your message, seeing you as a respected influencer. This change will later translate into a warmer reception when it comes to your sales pitches.
The ability to interact with people who are watching your video not only helps with the aforementioned brand strengthening, but it also gives your viewers a strong sense of belonging. When you see their comments and mention them by name, they begin to feel as though they are a part of your brand’s unique community. Read their names out, thank them for watching, and answer their questions.
Live videos don’t disappear once you’ve finished streaming. A simple click of a button once you’ve finished your video saves your content to your timeline for future viewing. This means that your video will not only get engagement and interaction from those who actually caught it live, but it will continue to show up in the feeds of other fans throughout the day as well.
You aren’t limited in how you can use your Facebook Live content once you’ve finished recording. You can share the video into your groups, embed the Facebook post within your blog, or even download and save the video for a little editing before a quick upload to YouTube. The more you share and repurpose your videos, the broader your ultimate reach.
While you should still carefully plan the length of your day-to-day Live posts, Facebook’s platforms differ from most others in that it allows you to record for up to four continuous hours. This means you can leverage the platform as a source for streaming training videos, conferences, small gigs, and other event types. With a bit of planning, you can hype these events for optimal viewing.
Free. The word is free.
Facebook Live is free. All you need is a mobile device, like a phone or tablet. You can even go live from a desktop or laptop if you have a camera set-up. The most you’re going to spend is time planning, making this an incredibly low-cost strategy for brands to incorporate. It’s also just about perfect for smaller businesses.
Let’s say you go Live for a short period of time and discuss a few of your favorite ideas with your audience. Make sure you go back to the video later to take some notes. The concepts you introduced in your Live are seedlings for longer video tutorials, blog posts, infographics, and tons of new content you can use across your social platforms, websites, and email campaigns.
Darren Rowse of ProBlogger agrees. He recently shared that he gets some of his blog content ideas from the questions his fans ask him during Live video streams.
Facebook loves Live and will prioritize a Live video post, especially while it is still actively live, over other types of content. You’ll need to do a bit of experimenting to see how well it works for you, but both small and large pages notice huge jumps in engagement and interaction during Live broadcasts. These numbers are often much higher than they get with their traditional text and image updates.
Once your friends start watching and engaging, their friends start to see the video, too. The potential for organic reach is absolutely astounding.
Not a fan of the camera?
It’s time to get over it – or at least find someone within your organization who will.
No matter how you feel about it, the results don’t lie. Facebook Live is a very usable tool for creating creative content, whether you choose to record on the fly or create a long-term strategy.
Grab your camera, find a quiet room with natural lighting, make sure you aren’t echoing, write a short caption, and hit record. Don’t be afraid to tell your followers that you’re new at Live videos, either. You will surprise yourself with the amount of support you receive from a captivated audience as long as you’re making an effort. So give it a try, going Live once or twice a week. Don’t forget to come back here and leave a comment to let us know how it goes!


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A solar cell is a device that converts the energy of sunlight directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect. The term solar cell is reserved for devices designed specifically to capture energy from sunlight while the term photovoltaic cell is used when the light source is unspecified. Assemblies of cells are used to make solar modules, also known as solar panels. The energy generated this from solar modules, referred to as solar power, is an example of solar energy. Photovoltaics is the field of technology and research related to the practical application of photovoltaic cells in producing electricity from light, though it is often used specifically to refer to the generation of electricity from sunlight.
Solar cells are often electrically connected and encapsulated as a module. Photovoltaic modules often have a sheet of glass on the front (sun up) side, allowing light to pass while protecting the semiconductor wafers from the elements (rain, hail, etc.). Solar cells are also usually connected in series in modules, creating an additive voltage. Connecting cells in parallel will yield a higher current. Modules are then interconnected, in series or parallel, or both, to create an array with the desired peak DC voltage and current.
The power output of a solar array is measured in watts or kilowatts. In order to calculate the typical energy needs of the application, a measurement in watt-hours, kilowatt-hours or kilowatt-hours per day is often used. A common rule of thumb is that average power is equal to 20% of peak power, so that each peak kilowatt of solar array output power corresponds to energy production of 4.8 kWh per day (24 hours x 1 kW x 20% = 4.8 kWh).
In the case of the original Grätzel design, the cell has 3 primary parts. On top is a transparent anode made of fluoride-doped tin dioxide (SnO2:F) deposited on the back of a (typically glass) plate. On the back of this conductive plate is a thin layer of titanium dioxide (TiO2), which forms into a highly porous structure with an extremely high surface area. TiO2 only absorbs a small fraction of the solar photons (those in the UV). The plate is then immersed in a mixture of a photosensitive ruthenium-polypyridine dye (also called molecular sensitizers) and a solvent. After soaking the film in the dye solution, a thin layer of the dye is left covalently bonded to the surface of the TiO2.
A separate plate is then made with a thin layer of the iodide electrolyte spread over a conductive sheet, typically platinum metal. The two plates are then joined and sealed together to prevent the electrolyte from leaking. The construction is simple enough that there are hobby kits available to hand-construct them. Although they use a number of "advanced" materials, these are inexpensive compared to the silicon needed for normal cells because they require no expensive manufacturing steps. TiO2, for instance, is already widely used as a paint base.
Grätzel’s cell is composed of a porous layer of titanium dioxide nano-particles, covered with a molecular dye that absorbs sunlight, like the chlorophyll in green leaves. The titanium dioxide is immersed under an electrolyte solution, above which is a platinum-based catalyst. As in a conventional alkaline battery, an anode (the titanium dioxide) and a cathode (the platinum) are placed on either side of a liquid conductor (the electrolyte).
Sunlight passes through the transparent electrode into the dye layer where it can excite electrons that then flow into the titanium dioxide. The electrons flow toward the transparent electrode where they are collected for powering a load. After flowing through the external circuit, they are re-introduced into the cell on a metal electrode on the back, flowing into the electrolyte. The electrolyte then transports the electrons back to the dye molecules.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Five-time world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo said "the time has come to open a new chapter" after the Portuguese forward agreed to join Italian champions Juventus from Real Madrid.
Ronaldo, 33, joined Spanish giants Madrid from Premier League club Manchester United in 2009 for a then world record £80 million (Dh390m).
He leaves the Spanish capital as the club's all-time top scorer with 451 goals in all competitions and won two Primera Liga titles and four Uefa Champions League trophies.
It has been widely reported that a deal worth £105m has been agreed between Juventus and Madrid that will end Ronaldo's nine-year stay at the Bernabeu.
Ronaldo's transfer breaks Juventus' previous record, breaking the £75.3m they paid for Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli in 2016.
"These years in Real Madrid, and in this city of Madrid, have been possibly the happiest of my life," Ronaldo said in an open letter published on the Real Madrid website.
"However, I believe that the time has come to open a new chapter in my life and that is why I have asked the club to accept a transfer for me. I ask everyone, and especially our fans, to please understand me.
"Real Madrid has conquered my heart, and that of my family, and that is why more than ever I want to say thank you. Thanks to the club, the president, the directors, my colleagues, all the technicians, doctors, physios and incredible workers that make everything work and that are pending every detail tirelessly.
"Thank you infinitely once more to our fans and thanks also to Spanish Football. During these nine exciting years I have had great players in front of me.
"I have reflected a lot and I know that the time has come for a new cycle. I'm leaving but this shirt, this badge and the Santiago Bernabeu will continue to always feel as my own wherever I am.
Real Madrid described Ronaldo as one of the club's "great symbols" for his success on the pitch and the example he led off it.
"Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a player who has proved to be the best in the world and who has marked one of the brightest times in the history of our club and world football," the club said in a statement.
"Beyond the conquered titles, the trophies achieved and the triumphs achieved during these nine years, Cristiano Ronaldo has been an example of dedication, work, responsibility, talent and improvement.
"For Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo will always be one of his great symbols and a unique reference for the next generations.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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First time home buyers will be met with more purchasing opportunities in that bidding wars are decreasing and current inventory is leveling out. Any new construction and soon-to-be listings will be to the buyer's favor as competition lessens.
The appreciation of home prices is expected to ease near 3% based on the expected leveling out of home inventory.
This April will be the first time taxpayers will enounter the new tax plan, however it;s still up in thw air as to whom will benefit most. Some homeowners will have lower rates and a higher standard deduction, boding well for last year's home buyers, but it's still too soon to tell.
Mortgage rates have remained low over the past couple of years with the expected moderate fluctuation. However in 2019 the 30-year, fixed rate mortgage will hover near 5.8% - a rate not seen since 2008.
The largest segment of buyers in 2018 was Millennials, and will continue to be so in 2019. Millennials account for 45% of mortgages, compared to 17% for Boomers, and 37% for Gen X.
Buying power is down 10% since the beginning of 2018. As mortgage rates rise in 2019, the monthly mortgage payment will be seen as less borrowing capacity. In response to less buyers at each price point the market responds with a slow in sales and leveling of prices.


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Have you ever thought about adding a category where the hero is a bad guy? I’m just finishing Lawrence Block’s Bernie Rhodenbarr’s series (a very likeable burglar) and I loved them! I can think of a few others just now – such as Mary Anna Evans’ Faye Longchamp who in the first few books dug for artifacts to sell on the black market to keep her crumbling plantation house from falling down. Also, Lee Child’s Jack Reacher (definitely NOT a cozy). I would like to find more in this category and I can’t – but I’m sure there are some. I get tired of the goody-goody heroes and these are exciting and refreshing – something different! Anyway, just a suggestion – and I could just click on this category and there they would all be!
Hailey Lind (aka Juliet Blackwell) writes the art lovers series. Her main character is the granddaughter of an international art forger and while she’s “gone good” she has a past as an art forger that haunts her. Meanwhile her frequent sidekick is an art thief and her art forging grandpa and his friends make appearances often as well. There’s only 4 books in the series now but I am hopeful she’ll write more. Might be one you’d like to check out as part of your “bad guy” idea.
My question for all of you is this: Can you think of any other Cozy Mystery series that feature a sleuth with criminal (past or present) tendencies? If so, please post a comment below.
If you’re interested in finding all sorts of other mystery themes, make sure to visit the Cozy Mystery by Themes page on the site.
The Dead-End Job Mystery Series by Elaine Viets features Helen Hawthorne who came to South Florida on the run, working dead-end jobs for cash under the table. Each title takes us to another of Helen’s jobs while she struggles to stay below the radar from her former life.
Anne, Elaine Viets’s Dead-End Job series is a perfect example. Thank you!
But Helen was not an actual criminal. True, she was hiding out from the law, but only because she didn’t want to have to pay her hard earned money to her scumbag ex. She wasn’t what I’d consider a criminal — never engaged in any actual criminal activity.
Stash, didn’t Helen skip town in order to go against a court-ordered alimony payment?
Well yeah, but when I think of “criminal” I think more in terms of thieves, murderers, forgers, highjackers, bank robbers, hit men,cat burglars, etc… The premise here is that Helen’s court ordered alimony payment was a miscarriage of justice to begin with. She just didn’t want to give what was rightfully hers to her cheating ex. Technically “illegal” but hardly “criminal”.
I think I’ve come across a number who have alluded to past criminal tendencies or activities, but none where the sleuths are outright criminals in their own rights.
In the Blackbird sisters mysteries by Nancy Martin, you have Mick Abruzzo with his mob links, but we don’t ever see Mick himself being explicitly involved in anything illegal.
In Victoria Abbot’s Book Collector series we have Jordan’s criminal family background, but Jordan herself isn’t involved in anything criminal.
Several others where the sleuth’s best friend or significant other has certain talents that “you’d rather not know” where they learned them.
I love the book collector series! Good call.
Simon Brett wrote a series featuring Melita Pargeter, a merry widow who is busy enjoying her golden years and sleuthing. She frequently refers to her lovingly remembered husband, whose various nefarious activities financed her current rather indulgent lifestyle. Besides their healthy bank account, she also inherits his many loyal but criminally inclined subordinates. They serve as her “irregulars” in her investigations. Oh will Simon Brett ever write for this series again?!
Linda L, yes he will! Simon Brett’s Mrs. Pargeter’s Principle is due out this year! Thank you, I’ll go add her.
Danna, thank you for making my day!
Not exactly a cozy mystery but its mild in its violence (mostly fist fights) are the Saint books by Leslie Charteris and the Saint is definitely a thief with quite a criminal background! Great, fun books!
Sheila UK, thanks for the Leslie Charteris series. I had totally forgotten about them.
The first character to come to mind for me was Lovejoy in the series by Jonathan Gash – a very disreputable antiques picker who was often on the wrong side of the law.
Janice, who could forget Lovejoy? (Me, that’s who!) Thank you!
There’s Maurice Le Blanc’s Arsene Lupin & E J Hornung’s Raffles.
Carol, thank you for both of these criminial-tendencies sleuths. I don’t think I ever heard of either of them, and they look quite interesting!
Nobody has yet mentioned ‘Raffles’ by E.W. Hornung. The classic gentleman burglar!
When Hornung mentioned his idea to his brother-in-law (Arthur Conan Doyle) he was told not to make his hero a criminal, that the public ‘would never go for it’! Hah!
Susan*, that’s a great story. And here we are, over 100 years later, discussing his work!
The Pot Thief cozy series by J. Michael Orenduff stars Hubert Shuze, a purveyor of ancient Native American artifacts. Digging them up is a crime, but Hubie has a small gallery from which he sells the items.
Naomi, thank you for telling us about J. Michael Orenduff’s Pot Thief Mystery Series. I just added it to the list.
Sheila, thank you, I just added their Fox & O’Hare series to the criminal history sleuths list.
No idea what Romance means because love does not play a primary role here. It’s very old, a stand-alone, not a cozy (obviously since it’s so old) but has many of the elements. The hero is a different one each chapter and is – obviously – a burglar of some kind. There’s no bloodshed to speak of and nobody is the poorer for the burglar’s actions in the end.
Deahna, being as old as this is (1906) a ‘romance’ simply means a fictional tale.
Also, Jack Boyle’s Boston Blackie stories. I think the movies may stand up to time better than the stories.
Doesn’t Nero Wolf’s right hand man Archie(?) have a slightly shady past? Maybe that’s just my interpretation of Timothy Hutton’s portrayal, lol. On a slightly different note, I would never call Jack Reacher a bad guy, no matter how many people he maims or kills. Jeez, can hardly believe I wrote such a sentence!
Talking about some of these older stories reminds me of several more vintage ones. Old, and a bit obscure, most of them, but all worth a mention.
I particularly recommend the Blackshirt the Burglar novels if people can find them. A light, entertaining read, very reminiscent of Leslie Charteris’ ‘Saint’.
Susan*, leave it to you to find even more sleuths with criminal histories! Thank you!
Lawrence Block also has a series in which the main character is a hitman! His name is Keller!
Mystery lover, thank you! I just added his John Keller series to the list.

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Do you get the most out of your property? Are all office spaces rented out or all lots sold? Are users satisfied and does your property have a strong position among your target groups? Through property marketing, you ensure that you increase the value of your property, achieve sales or rental objectives faster and make your property attractive (again) to users, tenants or buyers.
By positioning your property in a distinctive way. Which needs of the users are facilitated by the building or area and how does your property distinguish itself from other, competing locations? Property marketing translates these user needs, housing trends and unique characteristics of the property into an attractive concept that appeals to potential tenants, users or buyers.
Thereafter, the concept is translated into a property marketing strategy and marketing tools. Especially a website is an indispensable element in this regard. However, a brochure or outdoor signage can also be an important platform for your message.
With rental marketing and property pr you ensure that your property receives the attention it deserves. What do you think of an online marketing campaign through which the right buyer or tenant can be reached? Or property pr: an affordable way to appeal to a large target group. Through planning events, campaigns and promotions, you bring the building or area back to life.
Syrinx looks into the best property marketing strategy for your property: from building to area, from services to facilities and from market trends to user needs. Always with an eye on how we can best support the brokers in their work. We previously did this for Quarter Offices, Delftse Poort and business park Gaasperwaard.
Do you want to increase the value of your property, make a shopping center attractive again or achieve the sales or rental objectives of your building or area more quickly? Please contact us via info@syrinxpr.nl or call +31 (0) 184 - 66 16 30.


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The weeks of being a tourist in my own city.
The week of learning how to be selfish on exchange.
The week of realizing just how busy the life of an exchange student really is.
The week of catching a cold, finally hitting up Teds, joining the gym and laying low.
The week of stuffing my face with Belgian fries, waffles, chocolate and more waffles.
The week of starting school at HU, making new friends, having drinks with our professor, checking out the night-life and booking 6 flights.
The week of making my room feel a little more like home.


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This supplement is simply the leaf of the olive plant, Olea europaea. It is the same tree that produces the olive fruit and olive oil that we all know.
Pyrroloquinoline quinone, commonly known as PQQ or Methoxatin, is a powerful coenzyme that displays a wide range of antioxidizing, neuroprotective, and anti-aging properties.
Acai berries are dark purple, almost black, colored fruits that grow on a palm tree native to Central America and the northern half of South America.
Astaxanthin has gained widespread popularity in the United States as a dietary supplement recently because it functions as a potent antioxidant. One study concluded it offers 6,000 times the antioxidant effects of Vitamin C.
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit grown in warm, subtropical climates around the world. It is known as one of the healthiest foods in the world.
Many of us take supplements every day to boost our energy, make us healthier, or to get the crucial nourishment we need that we may not be getting in our diet. One common addition to many people’s supplement regimen is alfalfa.
Pomegranates are one of the world’s finest super foods that can be used to maintain optimal health. In fact, it has been used as medicine for thousands of years and has been studied by scientists and researchers around the world.
The reishi mushroom is a shelf mushroom that grows in many parts of the world. It is an important part of chinese medicine, and many chinese medicine practitioners refer to it as the "king of herbs".
Oregano is a perennial, flowering herb in the mint family that grows wild and is cultivated throughout most of the word. The fresh and dried leaves are used in culinary preparations in many cultures. Oregano is a staple in the Mediterranean diet.
Spirulina is a popular superfood and supplement. It is a blue-green alga similar to chlorella. Spirulina is often added to smoothies, energy bars or taken in tablet form.
Although agmatine was discovered in the early 1900's, it is still not a well known substance yet. The reason for this is that most of the studies pertaining to it have only been done on animals. But very little of the research has been tried out on a group of humans.
CoQ10, ConezymeQ10, is an antioxidant that is synthesized naturally in the body. Ubiquinol is the active antioxidant form of CoQ10 while Ubiquinone is the oxidized form. CoQ10 plays a significant role in different body chemical processes. As is typical of coenzymes, it helps the cells in food digestion, thus making it easier to synthesize energy.


text: Riedel USA offers fine wine glasses and decanters. You’ll find best sellers from Riedel, Spiegelau and Nachtmann for red wine, white wine, beer, spirits, and more, as well as handmade and machine blown decanters with style and flair. And you can save a bundle on expertly crafted glassware with a Riedel USA promo code!


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>> already be taken to preserve data consistency.
> Linux) runs every 15 seconds without adjustments.
> 1Hz causes too much system load for a healthy system IMO.
> to come to a compromise solution.
detected via the machine-check architecture (albeit by a polling method)?
Are there going to be patches on the Linux side to pick up this MCA info?
do itself)? Or is this all Solaris-specific?


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Man forgot where he parked for 20 years!
A man’s car has been found 20 YEARS after he reported it stolen, but it turns out he had simply forgotten where he parked!!


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Among different transfer methods every traveler chooses the one that most suits their needs and targets. Regular buses and trains suit for people who have really limited budget. All the others tend to choose more comfortable ways like a private transfer from Brno to Prague.
Taking a private car from Brno to Prague at T&A Transfers - one of the leading companies of the Czech Republic - is simple, convenient, economic and wise. The company fleet includes superior Mercedes cars (GLS, S and E-class) for single travelers or couples and V-class Mercedes for up to 6 passengers. Free WiFi, air conditioning, a phone charger are at your disposal during the entire private transfer from Brno to Prague. Fresh bottled water as well as help with luggage are a bonus.
Book a private car from Brno to Prague, and a personal chauffeur will meet you at the agreed place and will bring you to any address in Prague in time. Your route will be planned in advance basing on your personal wishes and road conditions. So just sit and relax while we take care of all nuances of your trip.

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So being on a bit of a health kick I decided to also kick the packaged muesli to the curb and make my own! It's so easy, healthy and super delicious!
This would be a cute wedding idea too! small jars with sweet packaging as a favour, or larger beautifully packaged jars for your mum, future mother in law or bridesmaids.
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Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, use clean hands to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. Make sure the coconut oil is mixed through properly especially if you're working with solid coconut oil.
On a baking tray lay out a sheet of baking paper, spread the mixture in a thin layer evenly over the paper. Put in the oven for 10 minutes or until the granola is nicely browned. Can be kept in an air tight container for approximately 2 weeks.

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I would just rather not receive handmade cards and greeting (folded) cards, please. I would also appreciate it if you didn't give my address to online postcard printing companies such as Touchnote.
I can read the languages listed above, so if one of them is your native language feel free to write in it.
Thank you in advance for your postcard !


text: Trim, wash and dry the figs. Wrap each in half a slice of Prosciutto. Place four of the wrapped figs on each of 2 plates. Heat the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until reduced by half. Remove the vinegar from the heat and cool it to room temperature. Mix the vinegar with the olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the figs. Garnish with mixed baby greens and serve.

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The power of smiling to everyone around you will surprise you big time.
People can tell if you are not smiling with any passion. The world requires that we smile in certain situations, but your personal hang-ups may be keeping you from smiling from your core. This will get you nowhere! The real issue is how to fix the issues that are keeping you from giving your all to the world.
The number one reason that people smile with no passion is because they do not believe in their own smile. This could be because of bad teeth, a sore jaw or many other things that can be easily fixed through a few visits to the right orthodontist. That’s right – you do not have to deal with those problems that currently plague your smile. You can get them fixed easily!
The orthodontist of the modern era is nothing like the orthodontist that your parents remember. You may have heard of the horror stories of your parents going through the “metal mouth” of grey braces and steel constructions inside of their mouths. This is simply not the case today!
You have the ability to choose a cosmetically pleasing solution to your smile problems. These solutions will also get the job done more quickly. You will be in and out in a matter of months or years. From there, you can give the world your smile with no hesitation.
If you are trying to get the same smile as you see on your favorite Hollywood star, you may not realize how close you actually are. Your orthodontist has the solution if you just come into the office and take a look at the choices that you have.
A beautiful smile without any reason is the smile of the existence – contact us today and let a Southington smile become your smile today!

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The Livingston County Center for Nursing Family council is a quarterly event open to all friends and family of our Residents. Administration of the CNR will be present to discuss any questions or concerns and provide updates on current projects or upcoming events. We are delighted to hear thoughts and suggestions from those with loved ones here and hope to see you in attendance!
The next Family Council Meeting is Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 1:30pm in the Administrative Conference Room. Minutes from the previous meeting are available at the CNR Switchboard, on our website (https://www.livingstoncounty.us/AgendaCenter/Family-Council-2) and at the meeting.


text: A crisp clean softcover, no markings throughout: In It's Not about the Bike (Putnam, 2000), Armstrong related his battle with cancer and his incredible Tour de France victory. In this book, he gives a gripping account of his second through (record-tying) fifth victories at the Tour. (His latest triumph might be missed by less-than-thorough readers-it's at the very end, following the afterword.) One sees that Armstrong has grown up quite a bit since his first book. However, he still has a reckless streak, as witnessed by his fondness for diving into a place called Dead Man's Hole. There are glimpses into his personal life and reflections on his illness, but this memoir is unabashedly about the thrill of racing and winning with the U.S. Postal Team. Armstrong talks about his teammates with humility and admiration. He also deals frankly, yet with remarkable restraint, with the accusations of doping by the French. The cyclist still works with his Lance Armstrong Foundation against cancer, but readers get the sense that he is definitely looking forward. Warm and informal in tone, Every Second Counts is a must-read for cycling fans.


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We've had gorgeous weather the past few days with snow to come this weekend, boo!
But enough about the weather, here are today's features.
I hope you all have a faulous weekend!
Good features! Spesh the shamrock shake!
Awesome St. Patty's day ideas. My husband is in a class right now in the army and can't drink alcohol for the whole month he is in. which is a bummer because he LOVES St. Patrick's Day. But you've given me so good ideas of what we could do instead.
Allison, thank you for featuring my bird's nest snack!
Very welcome! Thanks for linking up!
Thanks so much for featuring my Peeps in a Nest. I have pinned this post and grabbed the featured button for both my sidebar and the actual post. I appreciate the feature!
Thank you for featuring my Birthday Card! I love your party and your blog!


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Where did you hear about the Youth Building Alternatives program?
Do you live in Public Housing?
Do you have a Section 8 Housing Certificate?
Do you live in a halfway house or group home?
Do you live in a shelter?
Please provide a copy of GED/HiSET, Diploma and/or high school transcript.
Why are you not in the public school system?
Did you drop out of school and plan not to return?
If yes, when did you last attend?
What is the highest grade level you have completed?
How many credits have you earned at your high school?
What school did you last attend?
In the last 12 months, have you been employed?
If unemployed, are you currently looking for a job?
What are their birth dates?
Do you live with your children?
If no, does your child(ren) receive TANF?
Are you a foster child?
Are you in DHHS custody?
If yes, how long have you been in DHHS care?
Did you participate in an Intensive Aftercare program?
Have you ever been on Supervised Conditions of Release?
Do you have any court dates coming up?
The following questions are for our records only. Please note that your past history will not prevent you from being accepted into our program.
Do you have a history of alcohol or drug misuse or abuse?
Have you ever received treatment for alcohol or drug related problems?
Do you have a substance abuse counselor?
Is there a history of alcohol or drug abuse in your family?
What day and time do you go to the counselor?
Are you connected with any other services?
If yes, please list the name(s), reason(s), and phone number(s) of all services.
Do you have an active driver’s license?
Do you have a valid driver’s permit?
Are you registered for selective service?
Are you an emancipated minor?
Please write a brief essay explaining the following (Format is not important): a. Why do you want to be in the program? b. How will your involvement in Youth Building Alternatives assist you in pursuing future goals? c. List 3 goals that you want to work toward if you are accepted into the program.


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Estonian Institute for Sustainable Development (SEIT) is a key national expert on environment and energy, sustainable development and number of policy issues in the Estonian society.
Estonian Institute for Sustainable Development was actively involved in the preparation process, recruiting additional partners from Finland and Sweden, coordinating the development of Work Package 5, and assisting the Lead Partner in collecting information (administrative as well as financial) from partners. During project implementation, SEIT will support the Lead Partner in project management (Work Package 1) by carrying out partner responsibilities.
In Work Package 2, SEIT will participate in the analysis of initial assessments. SEIT is the leader of Work Package 5 and therefore coordinates the overall tasks for harmonizing methodologies and knowledge base for economic and social analysis (ESA) among participating countries. The main task is analysing national initial assessment reports from socio-economic aspects; coordinating methods for the cost of degradation analysis; carrying out Estonian study on ecosystem benefits valuation and coordinating institutional capacity building. SEIT is also involved in coordinating methodologies to improve business as usual scenarios and methods for ESA programme of policy measures, lead by Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology.


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A stunning five bedroom home over four floors offering fantastic accommodation with spectacular views across Bath.
A four storey home with arched window recesses to the first floor, and faced with Bath stone.
A superb open-plan contemporary home with a formal drawing room on the ground floor offering flexible living accommodation.
Five bedrooms with a spacious ground floor study.
Set in beautiful parkland with views overlooking historic Bath, yet only a short walk to the heart of this vibrant city.
Crafted from golden Bath stone, and beautifully appointed, a bespoke style that reflects Bath’s distinct heritage.
This thoughtfully designed neighbourhood balances a village-like experience with easy access to city life.


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Erwan Leroux (FRA) skipper FenêtréA Prysmian (Multi50): "Every win is different. This one has a special flavor especially with this boat. That's three wins on this boat. And with that come a lot of emotions. I have been thinking of Hubert Desjoyeaux who encouraged us to build the boat with Franck-Yves (Escoffier).
We lived on our stomachs and our wits. It was tricky. Life on board is complicated. The movements are brutal, you crash, just live in the foul weather gear. Even basic needs are difficult, taking a crazy energy. That first complicated week. The conditions were not necessarily super hard, but it was long. Five days in a washing machine it's hard.


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There is an exciting new anti aging skin care product on the market.
In fact, there is a complete line of anti aging skin care products that were developed using careful research and clinical trials, similar to what you would see when a pharmaceutical company develops a new medication.
Cosmetic companies have a tendency to spend more money on advertising than research and development. They also tend to use inexpensive and low quality ingredients in their creams and lotions.
You can apply that statement to practically any anti aging skin care product.
Either they will be ineffective – because of a lack of active compounds – or they will cause adverse reactions because they include known allergens and cheap ingredients.
The new anti aging skin care products referred to above are different.
They were developed by one of the best health supplement companies in the world. The company has a long standing reputation among customers for providing satisfaction and high quality. They could not afford to damage their reputation by creating an anti aging skin care product that was ineffective.
You see, they don’t advertise on television or in glossy magazines. They still rely on word of mouth, even to sell their anti aging skin care products. That’s practically unheard of today, but their success has grown and I am sure that it will continue to do so, as their quality never wavers.
What’s so great about this new anti aging skin care product?
Researchers searched the world over for botanicals and other natural compounds that were known to improve the appearance and the health of the skin. One was found in Brazil, another in Japan, a couple in New Zealand, one in Germany and a few others in North America.
Most of the plants had been used historically by native peoples to prevent sun damage, improve appearance or heal irritation, inflammation or infection. There are many anti aging skin care products on the market, but none of them contain as many active components.
The clinical research tells the story. First, the anti aging skin care product was shown to increase the proliferation of new skin cells by as much as 160% (The production of your new cells naturally diminishes with age). Without new cells, new collagen and elastin fibers cannot be produced.
Second, these anti aging skin care products were shown to improve hydration and elasticity by as much as 42% in 18 days. Dry skin is more easily damaged. Loss of elasticity causes things like bags around the eyes, sagginess on the neck. If you improve elasticity, wrinkles are far less noticeable.
Third, this anti aging skin care product was shown to reduce redness and inflammation. If unchecked, inflammation leads to the breakdown of proteins necessary for skin cell production.
Fourth, the measurable antioxidant activity of the anti aging skin care products was 2,000 times greater than that of vitamin C. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage and help the body to repair damage done. Most antioxidants work on a one-on-one basis, so one molecule of an antioxidant is “used up” each time that it runs into a free radical.
This anti aging skin care product is referred to as an enzymatic antioxidant because it can stop millions of free radicals before they can damage a cell. You’ll have to do a little more searching to get the company name, but if you want healthier, younger looking skin, it’s worth your time.


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Peridot is the birthstone of August, a very light green, Peridot (pronounced per-i-dough) is my favorite Gemstone, (though it is usually meant as a woman’s stone) because of it’s beautiful light green color as well as it is my Birthstone. It used to be known as Topaz, which is an entirely different Gemstone. The reason Peridot was called this is because Peridot was usually mined by the ancients on the island of Zabargad in the red sea, then known as the island of Topazos. thus the confusion.
The Peridot in the picture I got for my 11th Birthday the day before yesterday. (along with three books on Gems so I should have much more information) 🙂 .
Because of Peridot I would like to go to Hawaii; I’ve heard that there is Peridot Sand there, (though not large enough to be of Gemstone quality) that is not surprising beause l think Olivine (Peridots “speicies” Iike Sapphire is Corundum) is of voIcanic origin.
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Caleb said-Sorry, but that was me, Caleb, on the last comment :).


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Fresh Strawberry Muffins | Buen provecho...2018!
‘Tis the season to enjoy the bounties of summer strawberries!
Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to butter mixture. Add vanilla. Gently stir in the strawberries.
Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over muffins in pan.
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I plan on pre-ordering the iPhone X on October 27. I know the pre-order opens 12:01 AM PDT. I was wondering if stores will have some quantity for in store pre-orders, or if once online pre-orders are filled up, there will be no option to preorder in store?
If you expect to get a phone before January 2018, either preorder at midnight, or get in line on release day. There is no "quantity for in store pre order" Never seen it work that way.
So do you think that pre-ordering online at 12:01 AM PDT is the best way to guarantee that I get an iPhone X, rather than going in store when they open on October 27? Also, should I use ATT website or Apple?
In the past, preorders were still being filled for months, while those who got in line on release day walked away with the phone. You should expect some degree of insanity with both, even at the $999 price tag. A resurrection concert by Elvis, Jim Morrison and Prince on Black Friday will be less fought over. I suspect your best option for "sooner rather than later " is a lawn chair, blanket and thermos outside your local company store or Best Buy.
Year after year we see many complaints about ATT's website on preorder day. I don't know if apple's site is any better, though. We also routinely hear of people with preorders still not getting them on release day while others walk into a store and get one, so there is no guarantee a preorder gets you a phone on launch day.
So on launch day, November 2, ATT retail locations will have iPhone X in stock for customers who did not pre-order?
Yes, they will but how many is anyone's guess. The number available may differ from store to store. We've heard stories of people waiting in line at a store and the store runs out. We've also heard stories of customers going to a store with no line and walking right out with a new phone. It kind of depends on where you live and what the demand is.


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ITHACA, N.Y. — Senior defenseman Matt Nuttle has signed an amateur tryout contract to play the remainder of the 2018-19 season with the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays, the team announced Thursday afternoon. He joins senior forward Mitch Vanderlaan, who signed a similar deal with the AHL’s Utica Comets earlier this week, in becoming the first members of this season’s graduating class to join the professional ranks.
Nuttle recently concluded a resilient collegiate career in which he went from playing just two games a freshman to winning ECAC Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman while serving as an alternate captain. He once again led the team with a plus-18 rating as a senior, but Nuttle also enjoyed a breakthrough season offensively. He scored four goals to pair with 15 assists for 19 points, doubling his career scoring total in just the one season.
Vanderlaan was a rare two-time captain for the Big Red, racking up 97 points on 41 goals and 56 assists in 132 collegiate career games – the most points for a Cornellian since Greg Miller ’13 had 98. His 30 points during the 2018-19 season was a career high. Vanderlaan also earned All-Ivy League honors three times, including honorable mention each of the last two seasons.
Both Nuttle and Vanderlaan could make their professional debuts as soon as games at 7 p.m. Friday. The Stingrays host the front end of a home-and-home with Atlanta Gladiators, while the Comets host the Toronto Marlies.


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Once in a while, I’ll have clients who do find the house for them right away. Other times, despite all the Milford CT Homes for sale, a deal would fall through because the seller wouldn’t accept an offer, there are too many renovations to be made for the price, or many other reasons.
It’s frustrating but that’s a risk you’ll have to take, and you have to understand that in the process of searching for a home that this might happen. As I’ve said before, it pays to be a patient buyer.
Even though it’s a buyer’s market right now, you never know what may happen. The buying process is not always as predictable as we hope it to be.


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Nocturnal parasite feeding on mammalian blood, principally human but also in pets. They hide during the day in crevices in beds, furniture, wallpaper, skirting boards and only emerge when hungry – usually every few days to feed.
They produce about 200 eggs laid at a rate of 4-5 a day, glued in crevices. Bites can cause a severe allergic reaction.
The bedbug is found throughout Britain, becoming more common in hotels and hostel accommodation. It is associated with human habitation, hiding in furniture and structural cracks and crevices, emerging at night when hungry to search for blood meals.


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This test is more prevalent. However, the pass requirement is not that you must be one hundred percent correct. There is a certain threshold minimum you should be sure of passing. The threshold in many instances is supposed to be 50 ng/ml.
The major method of passing that test is to ensure that your urine is below that 50 ng/ml threshold. Some people try to circumvent the system by substituting it with urine samples. It appears that drug testing labs have discovered that trick and they are always on the lookout for that trick. Because of that, the sample urine will not be recommended here because you could be caught.
Something was said about water. It does not help to drink an excessive amount of water weeks before the test. It is not helpful because it can only dilute your urine and you do not need it much early before the test is conducted. If you want to drink water, you can take just two to three liters daily before the test day. The danger of drinking too much water is that it could render the pee colorless and this means low creatine level. When that becomes the test, it can send negative signals and it can endanger the whole process.
The most important thing is to ensure that your pee is yellow and taking vitamin B can help bring that about. There is a different kind of vitamin B, but for this purpose, you can just use vitamin B2 or B12. They are the most effective and they can help you to achieve your results. If it is possible, you can order 50 to 100mg of vitamin B before the test day. It can be helpful.
It is a waste by-product of muscle metabolism. This occurs to the body naturally. Lab tests often consider that when they are running for this kind of test. They used it to know whether the urine is diluted or not diluted. It can last for three hours and this means that there is no need to start using them days before the test. A few minutes before the test is ideal if you want to take it.
The supplement is available and you can buy them from different outlets. They are available in different food and health stores.
Drug tests work on the assumption that whatever you consume will get to the body and from there it will be broken to different components and then absorbed in the body system. Whatever comes out of your body system contains a history of what you eat. During the breakdown of the items you consumed, it formed what is known as metabolites. Drug testing like urine test is to detect such metabolites from your body system because it has broken down completely.
This is another form of test you can undergo. It is rare but it is often conducted for employment purpose. The test is conducted on the hair follicle. It is perhaps the most rigorous of such tests and it is also the most accurate. When this is ordered, it could be because labs are thinking that others are not convincing enough and they can use this one to determine the accuracy of the previous tests.
The test can be passed just like the urine test, but it is not that easy as that of the urine test. Click here for detox pills you can take to pass the test easily and quickly. You can pass that test, but you must know that it is more challenging to cheat this method than it is to cheat the other methods. The purpose of using a urine test might be different from that of hair tests. When urine test is ordered, the aim is to determine or identify the single use of any drug, while the aim of hair tests is to find out if there is chronic use of such drugs over time.
Hair from any part of the body such as the body or the head can be used for the test. If you are frequently using this drug, the signs can be there for up to ninety days. As a result, the test can be ordered to pick the evidence. Head hair can retain the evidence for ninety days while body hair can keep that evidence for one full year. Shaving the body or all hair can make it extremely difficult to conduct such tests, but that will be counterproductive because it could raise an alarm about the person.
It is very difficult to beat the test, but that does not mean that you cannot beat it. There are ways of beating it. The best way to beat it remains the use of shampoos. It is not ordinary shampoos. There are shampoos that are designed for such a purpose. Some people may think that the method does not work. Evidence from people who have used such special shampoos clearly indicates that it can work. The most important thing is to ensure that you use the method in the correct way.
If you use the correct detoxification products, you can disguise those metabolites. These do not only disguise it, but it can also flush it out from your body system. It may not be easy to flush it out completely, but it will reduce it to a certain threshold. The most important thing is to ensure that it does not reach fifty percent level. Once it is behind that threshold, it means that you do not take that drug frequently. When you pass that test, then you can be considered for employment. You see that many people who do not want to give up that habit will not bother for the test and that could be because they are not interested in jobs that demand such a test.


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The four Year 5 pupils behaved and conducted themselves immaculately throughout the morning. They were outstanding role models for our Golden Behaviours for Learning of Collaboration, High Aspirations, Independence, Resilience, Personal Responsibility and Pride and were a real credit to our School They were very well received by the audience and it was lovely to see that pupils and staff from the schools shared the same high standards and values.
Hopefully this event is only of taster of things to come with staff from Grove and Reydon working together to ensure that pupils from both schools share exciting new learning opportunities whilst forming long standing and meaningful friendships with their counterparts.


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Of course you focus on training in the run-up to a bike race. But it’s also important to put some thought into your recovery afterward. Here are seven tips to aid your recovery.
Recovering from a road race is an important component of your overall training plan when you’re a cyclist. If you don’t take steps to properly recover from your bike race, you can increase your risk for injury. And you may even limit your participation in upcoming races.
Here are tips to help your body recover from Matthew Winters, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Sports Certified Specialist from Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. These tips will also help with conditioning for optimal performance down the road.
After your race ends, take five minutes to continue spinning slowly.
The blood vessels in your legs were expanding during your race. If you stop suddenly, the blood just stays in place like pools of water. This can make you lightheaded and minimizes your body’s ability to get fresh blood in and metabolic waste out.
When your body stops moving following a race, every muscle tightens up and may get stiff and sore. After a five-minute cool-down period where you cycle around slowly, get off your bike but keep moving.
Don’t forget to drink up and hydrate your body after your race. Dehydration can delay your recovery process.
To kick-start your muscle repair, eat a lot of protein.
You can start by having a high-protein snack after your race is over and you have started to cool down.
Later, be sure to eat a high-protein meal — include foods such as beef, chicken, fish or nuts. A high-protein shake is also fine, he says. This will help decrease any muscle damage and help promote muscle repair and recovery.
Compression wear, including compression socks, can help reduce muscle soreness, fatigue and swelling after an intense bike ride.
Since your calf muscles send blood back to your chest, compression socks are highly recommended. Not only can they accelerate this recirculation process but they can also help improve blood oxygen levels, leading you to a full recovery.
Massaging your legs will help push out the fluids carrying waste products during muscle breakdown.
A massage also will help improve circulation and allow fresh blood to flow in more easily to help repair your muscles. It also can help break up the knots that may form in your body from muscle overuse.
If you can’t get to a massage therapist, try using mini foam rollers or even a couple of tennis balls tucked inside of socks.
Finally, rest is vital for your recovery and muscle repair. It can help heal your body overall.
Your muscle-building hormones increase as you sleep, and they’re important for repairing your muscles while you train and after a race.
Mr. Winters recommends getting at least seven hours of sleep a night along with a 30-minute power nap during the day.
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Sure Hair International is proud to announce the grand opening of our newest high end hair replacement clinic at 8888 Keele Street, #24. The center is located just south of Rutherford Road. The opening of this new center allows Sure Hair to provide our patented UniStrand® hair replacement methods accessible to the residents of North Toronto.
Sure Hair centers are the only full service hair loss diagnostic and treatment providers in the country. We are staffed with highly qualified teams of physicians and technicians. We have full diagnostic capabilities and equipment to assist in the identification and diagnosis of different types of hair loss, along with full scalp analysis services. Sure Hair centers offer a full range of cutting edge technology and treatments such as laser treatments, hair systems and hair transplant services.
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Are you are looking for things to do in Maidstone?
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Following the directions and solving the clues along the way, Maidstone Treasure Hunts take you past many local attractions and places of interest, All Saints Church, River Medway and Maidstone Carriage Museum, but more importantly they get you looking around opening your eyes to so many other things you would ordinarily walk straight past!

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You and your dentist are partners in your oral health care. Your natural teeth are the best teeth you'll ever own, and your dentist will do his or her utmost to make sure that you don't lose any. But you also have to do your part, by brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly.
It's not age but neglect that causes teeth to deteriorate. Prevention is the most important step you can take to preserve your oral health, so visit your dentist regularly and follow these oral hygiene tips to maintain your healthy smile.
This section is about what you need to do to keep your teeth and gums healthy. It tells you why these steps are important, and shows you how to do them right.
Flossing and Brushing - To have good dental health, you need a mix of personal dental care, and the care of your dentist.
Nutrition - A balanced and nutritious diet is good for your general health and your dental health.
How to Spot Trouble - Here is a quick guide to common dental problems.


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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has lent its support to a project to develop the grounds and gardens at historic Manx estate Milntown in Lezayre.
The charitable trust which looks after the estate, once the home of Manx martyr Illiam Dhone, is working with UK Garden Designer Richard Lucas to redevelop the grounds, and needed to bring a large number of trees and shrubs to the Island during April. The traditional deciduous young trees, for planting in the estate’s woodland area, were to replace losses due to age and the gale force winds earlier in the year.
Milntown is run as a visitor attraction by a charitable organisation, with the Trustees putting all income generated back into conserving and maintaining the mansion house and grounds. The Steam Packet Company agreed to help with the transport costs when the Trust approached Commercial Director John Watt.
Estate Manager Paul Ogden explained: ‘The new trees include varieties of lime, oak, birch and other native woodland species, together with some Red Robin photinias for our Walled Garden. There were also a large number of camellia shrubs to form an extension of our camellia trail.
He added: ‘We are extremely grateful to the Steam Packet Company and it is a further demonstration of their willingness to work with others on the Island who are providing a facility to both local people and visitors to the Island for the good of the Isle of Man as a whole.
Chief Executive Mark Woodward said: ‘The Milntown Trust has done tremendous work at the historic estate, making it a popular attraction for locals and another delightful area of the Isle of Man for the many thousands of people we bring to the Island every year to explore.
Photograph: Richard Lucas checks new camellias for planting in woodland area at the Milntown estate in Lezayre.


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The Volt400 kit is a USB rechargeable headlight with a 400 lumen output that includes a fast charging cradle and extra quick-change cartridge battery, so you'll never be left in the dark. Compact design. Replace on-the-fly cartridge battery. Handlebar or helmet mount. The kit includes the optional fast-charging cradle and additional cartridge battery. CatEye kept everything you love about their game-changing Volt300, and made it brighter. With 400 lumens and five modes, the Volt400 lets you see and be seen during your dawn and dusk commutes, and makes training after hours an option again.
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Which doctor did you see – Doctor Ellis, Doctor Gray or Doctor Hill?
Which is bigger – Canada or Australia?
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Which colour do you prefer, pink or yellow?
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The only amendment LG made to the document given to Mark Felicio, at Toyota’s request, was a statement that we reimbursed him $300 (which happened after the initial letter was written). The explanation of the work we performed, and why, was adequate.
Thank you Toyota for helping us manage this difficult situation, and for reimbursing Luscious Garage. It was not expected, and a welcome consolation to KGO’s merry chase.


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This is having a very good application in the oil and gas piping factories due to its good resistance qualities. This is also good for the nuclear fuel reprocessing, acid production and pickling equipment. This is having the maximum durable temperature of up to 1000 degree Celsius, above that it could lose some its ductile properties and there may be the changes in the structural changes.
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The incoloy 825 welding rod /welding wire is available in different sizes like of 1.60 mm, 2.00 mm, 2.50 mm, 3.15 mm, 3.20mm, 3.25 mm, 4.0mm and 5.00mm and length from 250 mm to 450 mm. this has the packaging in the plastic tubes with maximum weight of 2.5kg, vacuum pack of 2kg to 5kg and also in the master cartoon of 20 kg.

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Every month at 3 PM IST (India Time) on payday, the recreational area at Net Solutions’ Chandigarh campus comes alive. No, people are not lining up with their environmentally friendly bags to collect bundles of cash. Salary disbursement is electronic and always has been. In fact, we are strong proponents of Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a #cashless India. Why then, one wonders, are the people huddling on payday? It’s surely not to discuss climate change and its effect on bird migration.
The real answer is a bummer. People line up to collect their pay slips. #incomprehensible #areyoukiddingme.
Yes, I’m with you. There are many hashtags that can be used to describe this ritual. A company that counts Xerox, Microsoft, Yahoo, HBR and Haymarket among its clients, this does not add up.
The story starts much earlier than this. Most organizations, especially enterprises, have grown organically over the years. Net Solutions, too, has had a similar journey.
2017 is our 17th year of existence. We started at a modest facility (Sameer’s garage really) with a few people and even fewer execution tricks. Today, we have a state-of-the-art delivery center at Information Technology Park. Infosys is one of our neighbors (we have a better view of the Shivalik foothills than they do). It has been a journey full of positive experiences and challenges. We sorted out most of the teething issues as we grew over the years and digitized almost everything. Yes, salary slips weren’t a priority and probably still are not; we will take care of them, eventually. The glass is half full, people.
As a Product Development company that specializes in Digital Customer Experience curation and management, we have two facets. For the lack of creative nomenclature, let us call them: internal and external. The external experiences have always been top drawer. Right from that first call, logging the notes in Sales Force, conversion of the lead into an opportunity, closing the opportunity, Business Analysis, project execution and management, quality control, automated release management and iterative delivery of MVP/MVE, we have it covered. All electronic. All cutting edge. But, that is not what we will discuss today.
We want to talk about the internal experiences. Our workforce. The folks who make us who we are. What sort of an experience do we get?
Biometric attendance, fiddle with tens of internal IT systems, fill time sheets, hop on calls with our partners (clients if it is unclear), interact with various teams (HR, Finance, Facility Admin, Sales, Pre-Sales, PMO, CX, UX, UI, Tech Leads, Product Management, Labs etc.), consume calories, hydrate, exercise, engage in mild gossip by the water cooler (alright, alright, full gossip), power nap in the recovery room, 1-on-1 meetings with managers, career planning meetings, strategy meetings, training sessions, Wisdom Wednesdays, Digital Fridays, playing with the little ones at the onsite nursery, and much more.
Phew. So many experiences. These have to planned, managed, tracked, optimized, and delivered. We would have no moral authority to build Digital Experience Platforms for our partners if we could not build one for our workforce. With this vision, a couple of years ago, we started unifying the experiences at our workplace. All those disparate experiences then started becoming Digital Experiences at Workplace.
The journey has been… unique. Inertia is one tough, son of a gun. People get used to doing things, however inefficient they may be. Identifying change agents and having people rally around them is easier said than done. Digitizing institutional memory is very important, especially for a company like ours where the median tenure of an employee is 10 years. That’s right, people do not seem to want to move out from here. We are like those kids who never outgrow their parental home. Lazy bums.
Jokes aside, we have had the need for that single source of truth that not only replaced those tens of IT systems that we had gotten used to, but also held everything that we considered sacrosanct in one place: our institutional memory, our engagements and interactions with each other, and a seamless way to go about our day-to-day at work.
Problem statements, meet the solution [drum rolls]: Grid.
As misplaced as the name sounds (since there is nothing to do with the literal or figurative [if any] meaning of the word), it encompasses the solution that we have created as an answer to our internal incoherence.
Chest thumping and swagger aside, an intelligent reader might ask, what does it really do, dude?
Yes, we chose to eat this frog. (If you want to learn more about frogs and why you should eat them, take a look: https://goo.gl/JBHgmI). It seemed like a logical thing to do. We had tens of IT systems, we could not replace them all overnight. We went after the pain point. Multiple systems mean multiple accounts, which translates into every individual needing to remember those many passwords.
The smart ones just use 123456 as a password for all their accounts. The not so smart ones create secure passwords that are at least 10 characters in length, and contain numbers and special characters. We then write these passwords on a post-it note and stick it on our workstation monitors. Easy. God knows why people complain about password management.
How are you feeling? I am okay. Next day, how are you feeling? I am happy. Three mornings later, how are you feeling? I am groggy.
Who wants to keep a manual record of how everyone is feeling in the organization at any given point in time? More importantly, is it even recordable?
This needs to be done. Call it employee morale management, Sentiment Analysis or anything else that rocks your boat. The fact is, human resources are the most expensive investment for any organization and they need to be taken care of. Not just by doling out free lunches or planting expensive coffee machines (they certainly help), but by going into the psyche of human behavior and aspirations, and bridging the emotional disconnect.
Our implementation features logging of sentiment during work hours (and offwork hours if one chooses to share that they slept on the couch). Our Analytics engine then operationalizes the mathematical model (hand-crafted by our Data Scientists sitting in the House-of-the-Lords Labs area) over the data sets to identify areas where we need to bolster our defenses and make the workplace more hospitable.
Since our workforce does not believe in attrition, we might as well make sure they are happy during their decade-long pit stops with us. Sadly (or fortunately, whatever your taken on this is), we do not venture into fixing the couch fiascos.
Our engagement program includes rewards and recognition in the form of popular choice (peer to peer) and critics choice (ahem, HR) awards. Folks earn points for contributing to the learning ecosystem in the form of blogs, knowledge sharing sessions, hackathons, critiquing posts, etc. It all links together (now this is the only known instance of validation of the name Grid) into a social network.
In fact, a few weeks ago, our engine detected a few people trading appreciation notes to notch up points on the leaderboard (shame, shame [Game of Thrones, anyone?]). The engagement grew further after an incremental product release where we disclosed how people have fared on the leaderboard over the months. Darn peepers. The more graphs we release, engagement goes up each time. People love to know what others are doing. Zuckerberg beat us to this revelation by 13 years. Alas.
All fun and no work makes Net Solutions an unprofitable enterprise. In the spirit of getting paid for an honest day’s work, we need to manage our assets and the so called institutional memory. We built the DAM module to manage our memory bank and regulate its access through RBAC (role based access control).
In fact, RBAC is in the foundation of Grid. People can be given privileges to perform a variety of functions and these privileges can be upgraded and downgraded on demand, without the person having to…..wait for it…..wait for it…..without having to logout and back in for the updated permissions to kick in.
These assets can be organized around a partner project, an internal initiative or anything in between. No more tossing documents over Skype or email.
We realized that we were tired of sending companywide emails that in essence were “this is to inform you that Nyquist won’t be running in Preakness Stakes this year.” Boring. Drab. Dull. Stoic. Yada yada yada.
We want emotions pouring in, a way for people to engage in a community dialogue and not let announcements be a monologue. We created a module that lets relevant stakeholders (nah, we aren’t publicly traded, yet) announce their bit, ruffle some feathers and kick back with a beer and watch the fun. People, given an opportunity, can be pretty darn vocal about how they feel about things. We try to keep it civil but many a toupee have been lost in skirmishes.
Polls and surveys live in Grid’s arsenal to solicit feedback with a positive intent to course correct, hear back from those we do not speak of and let the system balance monarchy and democracy.
Certain polls have been very successful. In one such instance, people voted in favor of improving food options at our on premise restaurant by including “nicer delicacies,” AND also voted to reduce the meal price. Sky Chef gracefully declined to be our in-house meals service provider.
Where there are humans or machines, there are problems. If you remember any of the team names that were mentioned during early parts of this blog, you would have identified that some teams exist to work behind the scenes to keep the ecosystem running flawlessly. These teams - HR, Finance, IT, Facility Management make sure the rest of us can focus on our work without having to worry.
Things still go wrong though, and when they do, we don’t want to breathe down their neck or keep calling them till the time all coyotes have been shooed away from the premises. We have an electronic ticket logging and management system that folks use to raise their issues. Since Grid is powered by RBAC, we can easily add / change first responders and create escalation queues to ensure timely resolution of all tickets logged. Descriptive Analytics and a variety of reports (Aging, TTL, MTBF etc.) ensure everyone is on their A-game. Bite me Zendesk.
With Grid, one of the focus areas has been to give everyone the information they need to do their jobs while keeping it fun and engaging. With blue collars getting what they need, the white collars also need something. Monarchy and Democracy need to be balanced, remember?
The CXO dashboard gives the economic view on the projects being developed. Which projects are in red vs black? Which projects have the most number of bugs open? Which projects are unlikely to meet the timelines and do we send nine potential mothers to create that baby in one month? There are plenty of other markers, several proprietary, which I cannot discuss here.
The idea being that this dashboard provides an unadulterated, unfiltered view of what’s happening on the floor. Those found guilty are called for an inquest on Fridays.
This, ladies and gents, is our Grid. There are companion mobile apps for iOS and Android distributed through Enterprise deployment. There are several other components of Grid such as Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Profitability Metrics etc., which I will cover in another post, someday.


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