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1.	Ansari WK, Parvej MS, El Zowalaty ME, Jackson S, Bustin SA, Ibrahim AK, El Zowalaty AE, Rahman MT, Zhang H, Khan MF, Ahamed MM, Rahman MF, Rahman M, Nazir KHMNH, Ahmed S, Hossen ML, Kafi MA, Yamage M, Debnath NC, Ahmed G, Ashour HM, Masudur Rahman M, Noreddin A, Rahman MB (2016). Surveillance, epidemiological, and virological detection of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses in duck and poultry from Bangladesh. Veterinary Microbiology, 193: 49-59.
2.	Syed K, Shale K, Nazir KHMNH, Krasevec N, Mashele SS, Pagadala NS (2014). Genome-wide identification, annotation and characterization of novel thermostable cytochrome P450 monooxygenases from the thermophilic biomass-degrading fungi Thielavia terrestris and Myceliophthora thermophila. Genes & Genomics, 36: 321-333.
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5.	Nazir KHMNH, Ichinose H, Wariishi H (2010). Molecular characterization and isolation of cytochrome P450 genes from the filamentous fungus Aspergillus oryzae. Archives of Microbiology. 192(5): 395-408.

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Theatre-goers selfie before the big show!
Thanks to the ongoing support of the Society of London Theatres, Kids Week – now in its 17th year of sending kids free to the great London shows — is back in force, and for the entire month of August.
During Kids Week, a child aged 16 or under can experience the magic of London theater and see a fantastic selection of shows for free.
Have more than one child? Two additional children can go at half price (per transaction), as long as they are accompanied by a full paying adult.
Children can also take part in a fantastic range of free activities and events organized by many of the top cultural institutions. The Kids Week fun kicks off with a free, daylong party August 1st in Regents Park.
Shows where this is in effect — 30 in all — include some of London’s most popular: Disney’s The Lion King, Matilda, Wicked and, for older kids, Billy Elliot, Jersey Boys, Once and more. You can also catch a Beatles themed musical or one devoted to the work of Michael Jackson.
To make it easier for parents who may not be familiar with what’s on on the West End, the shows are categorized by Musical, Play, Dance and Entertainment, and have age range guides as well to help you judge the appropriateness of the subject matter.
For a comprehensive list of what else is on, not on the Kids Week list but of interest to young adults, such as the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park, Shakespeare’s Globe and others, log on to Official London Theatre. The website also offer discounted tickets to students ages 16-26.
Many city institutions have turned out to be provide even more cultural events, free activities and star-sightings for those who follow Twitter using #kidsgofree.
For all things British — not just theatre — check out Visit Britain. In addition to our roundup of what’s great and new in attractions for families visiting London, the website to go to is Visit London.

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ZAR 150 per adult per night | ZAR 75 per child under 12 years per night | No charge for children under 2 years. Levy is pending price increase.
The Royal Madikwe is easily accessed by daily shuttle flights from (OR Tambo) Johannesburg International Airport to Madikwe Game Reserve Western Airstrip. Approximate flight time is 1 hour. Guests will be transferred from the Western Airstrip to Royal Madikwe at no extra cost – approximately 25 minute drive time.
Times may vary by up to an hour, so please ensure to allow a minimum of 3 hours between connecting flights.
Luggage restrictions are very strict with an allowance of 20kg checked luggage per person in soft sided bags only as well as 5 kg hand luggage per person. For excess luggage, an additional seat must be booked and is dependent on availability at the time of enquiring. Please do note that seats are very limited and if flights are fully booked there is an option of Private Charter flights, or a Road Transfer as below.
Private Charters can be arranged in the event of the Daily Shuttle Flights being fully booked, or for a more luxurious experience and includes a meet & greet facility whereby guests will be escorted off international flights through customs / immigration on arrival.
Flight times are reasonably flexible to suit guests’ requirements and dependent on flight operations. Please be sure to enquire with Reservations about the possibility of an earlier check-in or later check-out as a surcharge may be applicable.
Alternatively, a road transfer can be arranged to transfer guests to/from The Royal Madikwe.
Approximately 4.5 hours’ drive from Johannesburg, approximately 3 hours’ drive from Sun City and approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from the Sir Seretse Khama Airport in Gaborone, Botswana. Please enquire for transfers from other destinations.
and in keeping with the Industry Standard we strongly discourage discounting the Rack Rates provided for Non-Peak Season, Low Season, Peak Season and Special Offers in any form of online media when promoting our property.
All rates are quoted in South African Rand and include 15% VAT.
All rates quoted, but not limited to, Accommodation, Transfers, Additional Specialized Activities, Park Fee’s, Conservation Levy, etc. are valid at the time of booking, but until such time as full and final payment has been received, the price is subject to change without prior notice.
Rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis in the Luxury Suites and Honeymoon Suite and single occupancy incurs a 50% supplement. The Royal Villa is quoted on a unit rate for up to 4 guests and adding an additional adult / child will incur a sur-charge. The Emperor Suite is quoted on a unit rate for up to 4 guests. The Emperor Suite is also quoted on a per person shar-ing rate for couples seeking a spacious and lavish Suite.
Children under the age of 2 years stay for free in a cot when sharing with 2 adults in a Luxury Suite or the Honeymoon Suite. Creating triple suites in a Luxury Suite or the Honeymoon Suite will be subject to availability based on occupancy and only on confirmation, in writing, from Royal Madikwe Reservations. Children aged 3-11 years will pay 50% of the per person adult rate when sharing with an adult in a Luxury Suite or the Honeymoon Suite, while an adult will pay the full adult sharing rate.
is required for all periods, unless otherwise confirmed in writing by Royal Madikwe Reservations.
will be held for a maximum of 14 days, only if requested in writing and confirmed via return e-mail with a provisional reference number. If a provisional reservation is not confirmed in writing within 14 days, it will automatically be released by 17h00 on the 14th day. Please note that weekends are included in the 14 days provided. For exten-sions on provisional deadlines, please contact Royal Madikwe Reservations at least 1 day prior to your deadline and we will oblige if possible.
Once a deposit has been received, the client is liable for cancellation fees.
Full and Final payment is due strictly 30 days prior to guest’s arrival.
We accept both credit card (American Express, MasterCard & Visa) and bank transfers as methods of payment for deposits, however, bank transfers are preferable. Please use your booking number as the reference when making payment via bank transfer.
Tour Operators / Travel Agents electing to settle a booking with a credit card will be subjected to a 5% surcharge.
All extras must be settled directly at the lodge on departure.
We accept both cash and credit card (Amex l Visa l MasterCard) as means of payment.
The Cancellation fee applies to the total invoiced amount, including but not limited to, Accommodation, Transfers and Addi-tional Specialized Activities, unless otherwise confirmed in writing by Royal Madikwe Reservations.
Bookings are not transferable and in the event of a cancellation, The Royal Madikwe will endeavor to resell the cancelled ac-commodation and provide up to 75% refund on accommodation only if we are able to resell the cancelled accommodation.
In the event of an additional specialized activity being cancelled due to bad weather, or any other unforeseen reason beyond our control, it is understood that there will be no refund.
We strongly advise taking out travel insurance in order to safeguard against cancellation fee’s incurred due to unforeseen cir-cumstances.
In the unlikely event of there being an unscheduled postponement of a reservation caused by bad weather, delayed flights, strikes or any other matter beyond our control, it is understood that expenses incurred will be for the client’s account.
In the event of late arrival or premature departure the full extent of the stay, as originally booked and confirmed, will be charged.
Please take note that Madikwe Game Reserve entry gates open at 06h00 and are locked at 21h00 in the evening, so please ensure to take these times into account when arranging your connecting flights in relation to travel times for road transfers.
Guests arriving after 15h30 will miss the lunch service. Please be sure to call ahead to the lodge directly on +2782 568 8867 if you will be arriving later than 15h00.
For check-in earlier than 12h00, a surcharge will be applicable and is dependent on lodge operations at the discretion of Royal Madikwe Reservations.
In the event of a later check-out, all beverages will be charged after 11h00 and lunch will be charged at R150 per Adult and R100 per Child under 12 years.
Please do enquire in advance regarding the possibility of a later check out and lunch before departure as this will be entirely dependent on lodge operations and may incur a surcharge for airstrip transfers.
Please enquire with reservations reservations@royalmadikwe.com or +27(0)82 787 1314 for a personalized quote on transfers.

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Businesses that deal in real estate, e-commerce, photography, travel, etc. have a high need for marketing material both on the web and offline. This generates a huge demand for images that are clean, attractive, and free from clutter that the photographer encountered. Getting an image without the background coupled with hi-res editing for color corrections is the ultimate visualizer's/ marketer's dream. Every table top and product photographer yearns for a special team that could bring alive the images as seen through his/her lenses.
With more than 20 years' experience in image editing and presence of over 100 specialized editors, Outsource2india (O2I) is the best choice for image clipping services. With a 12 hour to 24-hour turnaround of half a million images a month, we know the exact requirements of this art form.
O2I's image editing team's expertise in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop CS6, and Adobe Photoshop CC enables them to produce high quality images. This expertise gained across multiple international customers, include many process improvements and speed enhancements to get the best quality at the lowest possible pricing. With multiple delivery centers in different countries, O2I has the resources and the capability to handle large volumes of work without compromising on quality. Whether you are a single photographer with a bunch of snaps or an e-commerce giant who needs more than 100,000 images within a quick turnaround, you can be assured O2I has the people, process, and technology to deliver on time. We take just 18 to 24 hours to clip images, but this might vary with the project specifications given by the client.
How Outsourcing Image Clipping Services Can Enhance Your Productivity?
Ensure resource crunch does not stop your new business acquisition, whether a 100 images or a 100 thousand images, engage an operational partner who will customize a delivery plan and never say "NO" to your new business needs.
Inward transfer of raw images from client on defined FTP.
Define and document editing instructions after client consultation.
Editors ensure right attention to detail and time is given.
Bulk images moved to QC bench for selective checks for quality.
Skilled Image Editing Professionals - The image editors at O2I have a minimum experience of 5 years with expertise in latest image editing software including Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Photoshop CC, and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. The team is equipped with flat-screen, high resolution monitors that enable them to produce high quality images and can work on both MAC and Windows PCs.
Swift Turnaround Time - At Outsource2india, we continuously strive to achieve customer satisfaction with our swift delivery of projects. Our multiple delivery centers in different countries and our talented resources work in different shifts to complete your project on time.
Take advantage of the time differences and choose our overnight delivery, our team will work on your project and send you the edited images by the start of your next working day. Our usual turnaround time is 24 hours to 48 hours. This is, however, subject to change based on the complexity of your project.
High Quality Services - Our Quality Assurance (QA) team performs multiple quality checks to ensure that the edited images meet the client's expected quality benchmark. All edited images have an accuracy level of more than 98%.
Affordable Prices - Our pricing structure is specially designed to suit your budget. Our prices are based on per hour rates and per project rates. We also have FTE (full-time equivalent) option.
Data Security - We give high priority to data security and use FTP or VPN for file transfer. We also maintain backup of all source files and edited files for easy retrieval in case of data loss. We sign confidentiality agreements and ensure that only authorized personnel have access to your files.
To ensure your images get the best treatment at the foundational stage, ensure you avail O2I's image clipping services for on time, quality delivery. Experience an operational partnership that is profitable for you.

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text: Shop our top selection of officially licensed Pepperdine Collectibles at the official Pepperdine University fan shop. We stock a stellar collection of Pepperdine University Memorabilia for everyone on your shopping list. Get name brands and top selling styles in Pepperdine Wave Helmets, Globes, Pennants at the official store online today.

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If you are using Windows and have a basic knowledge about the cybersecurity out there, you will realize that there might be a chance that your Computer could be infected by malware and other threats, even MacOS and Android platforms are also on the target list either.
In order to protect your Computer from threats, in this article today, we will cover our top 10 dedicated Antivirus software and their effectiveness that will help you make an informed decision without consuming too much Computer’s or mobile device resources and more importantly, they’re all free!
Let’s be clear that It does not mean paid software are not good, they do offer some premium features and dedicated support actually. However, paid Anti Virus Software will be covered in another article later.
When talking about a free but powerful Anti Virus Software, then Avast Free Antivirus is definitely on our top of the list, this could be considered as a worthy leader among all solutions. Avast Free Antivirus will maintain the integrity of your computer and save you from different malware and hacking attacks.
Using Smart Analytics, Avast can detect malware, viruses, ransomware, and phishing, etc. and stop them at the earliest possible time.
CyberCapture: a cloud-based scanner that could send suspicious files for further analysis in the cloud. If it turns out to be a threat, all the users are protected in future.
Wi-Fi Inspectorwill able to find flaws in your home Wi-Fi and makes it more secure.
SmartScan detects various security holes (from small to big) present on your machine.
GameModeis the feature that will make sure that all notifications will be put on hold while you’re playing games.
AVG Technologies and Avast Software are actually the same company, they completed the acquisition in September 2016. So basically this two Antivirus software sharing the same technology from the core, but since AVG Free Antivirus already has its own reputation, that’s why we still seeing both software in the market until now.
Complete VirusScan and protection from different kinds of malware including viruses, spyware, ransomware, etc.
Webprotection to keep you safe from unsafe downloads and links. Email scanning is included as well.
Scans your system for performance issues and notifies you of the same.
Real-time securityupdates are also provided.
In the world of Cybersecurity, Bitdefender is the name that everyone must have known. They are famous for many products from Home to Business use, and Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition is also not an exception in this case.
“Anti-phishing feature” lets you protect yourself and take control of your online accounts in the best manner possible.
“Behavioral detection,” your apps are actively monitored and instant action is taken.
Kaspersky Labs is known as the Russian cybersecurity leaders whose products always in top 10 antivirus software lists of different websites and experts.The free and lightweight antivirus version from Kaspersky Labs is a basic program that doesn’t come with any fancy features but can work perfectly fine!
Protection against dangerous malware, viruses, phishing attacks, spyware, etc.
Webprotection also makes sure that notorious websites aren’t able to fool you.
Emailprotection as well, so it’s not a bad deal as it uses the same antivirus engine as the paid version: Kaspersky Internet Security.
Also note that if you need advanced features like cross-platform protection, safe online transactions, kid security, password manager, etc. then you could go for the paid version trial (in 30 days) before deciding to purchase it or not.
First come to the Antivirus market in 1986, Avira has also been performing well in the test of different independent cybersecurity labs. With the remarkable Red Umbrella icon, Avira is known to turn out to deliver a solid performance with a clean user interface. The new 2018 version of this one of best free antivirus is not also an exception.
ProtectionCloud is an early warning system that analyzes the unknown files in clouds and protects the community in real-time.
The Antivirusscanner takes care of most types of malware, including virus, worm, Trojan, ransomware, etc.
With AviraBrowserSafety extension, you get added features like Browser Tracking Blocker, Safe Browsing, and Price Comparison.
PUAShield feature will stop the unwanted apps from harming your system.
It need to be mentioned that Avira has a software suite called Internet Total Security Suite, which has Free Antivirus, Avira Phantom VPN, and Avira Safesearch Plus. The VPN bundled with this suite has a data limit.
Just like Kaspersky Free Edition, Sophos Home does not detect virus bases on their activity. The software has its own antivirus technology that was developed its company instead. Sophos Home edition is highly recommended for anti scam and Malware infections. It also has the power to control the content your family accesses. Moreover, you can also control it from any web browser remotely.
SophosLabs’ real-time threat intelligence, the behavior and activities of programs and files are analyzed continuously.
Bonus features coupled with basic computer security.
Same as Avast Free and AVG, Comodo Antivirus has many powerful features (for free) in order to protect your machine from virus and malwares. It can detect virus base on activities, provides virtual Desktop and Secure browser (for safe surfing, avoid being track in sensitives situations such as payment via Internet Banking).
Further than that, Comodo Antivirus also provides a virtual Sandbox that could help you to test suspicious software, checking software safety before installing into your real machine. The UI of Comodo Antivirus is also a plus, very good looking and attractive.
Bonus tools in the form of ProcessMonitor and RescueKit.
FortiClient is also one of the best Free Antivirus software that you could counting on. It has Web filter features, Firewall, network utilize and Parental Controls. Despite this software was designed to work best with network devices, FortiClient 5.0 also provides solutions to detect phishing and VPN Client integrated.
However, network utilize feature seems only work with FortiGate Devices and not really effective in blocking suspicious URL. Also, VPN Client and Parental Control are both seem having limited functions too.
MalwareBytes is one of the antivirus software that received high rating from end users. One of its best feature is able to detect virus bases on their behavior on Computer. However, there is a limited of this software which is it requires to work together with other antivirus software in your machine as MalwareBytes works like an add-on component instead.
The free version also missing some important features that only the Premium one has. Despite of that, MalwareBytes still one of the best antivirus around the market and still receive positive feedbacks from end user.
Nowadays, Antivirus software is one of the essential needs of all OS, from Windows to Linux and even Mac OS. The reason why we need them is to protect our machine from virus, malware and Trojan as they have become more and more dangerous these days.They could be very harmful to Computer performance and stealing our personal information/ data also, making your device become a vulnerable target for hackers.
We also understand that there are so many antivirus software right now and end-users might have a bit confuse while choosing which one to install for their machine. That’s why, we hope our top 10 best free Antivirus software above could help you somehow to make the right decision.
Leave your comment and let us know which one you prefer the most?

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I appreciate that everyone at the table is encouraged to speak up and offer a perspective. I like that our leaders subscribe to a "best idea wins" mentality rather than relying only on leaders for input and guidance.
We are not afraid to try new things and people work hard without being micromanaged. It really does promote a sense of happiness working for the company knowing that we are helping patients while also treating each other with respect.
What makes this a great place to work for me is feeling like management actually cares about me as a person. I have been made to feel like part of a team. Everyone does their share and helps each other when necessary.
This is a biotech company that always keeps the patients in mind no matter what your role is. It make you proud to come to work every day know that what we are doing now is what patients need next.
I have always been encouraged to take steps to improve myself and to grow within the organization. I have been offered assistance to obtain a higher level of education and support in doing so.
There is a strong culture of caring and inclusion across the organization. Employees are made to feel they are a part of something big and are valued regardless of their role and specific contributions to the company.
Caring goes beyond a name, I have seen management pay to assist patients with medications, to clean their homes and buy food for them. We started a food pantry so any of our field staff is welcome to come take food to our patients.
We are truly making a difference to people's lives. We are working as a team to deliver new medicines.That is what inspires us not just to come to work but to bring our best. Our patients are depending on us.
Our CEO is approachable and listens to questions from all employees. We are kept informed regarding changes in our industry. The management approach is proactive rather than reactive to any changes that the organization needs to make.
Working for Illumina is extremely fulfilling compared to other jobs. Fueling research and platforms for cancer, agriculture, and rare disease research provides a purpose which is not normally found in other working environments.
The difference is night and day from other places I've worked. From the minute you walk in the door here, you can feel the positive energy. The benefits and support Jackson Healthcare provides have enabled me to discover and nurture my true talents.
There is an entrepreneurial spirit to all we do and in everyone who works here at 4G. We are all focused on the task at hand, our company mantra; bringing crucial medicines to those who need them, faster.
The organization is very transparent from the CEO down. They make their expectations clear and will provide support and guidance for you to succeed. There is always an opportunity to grow and advance if you are willing to take the challenge.
Everyone is genuinely happy to come to work and be a part of Novo Nordisk's mission. I've never worked anywhere else like this and it is really motivating to work for such a company.
You are appreciated, educated and rewarded in many ways. As such, employees are loyal and committed. The values of the company maintain a leading organization in medicine with the highest quality and standard of health care in our communities.
Many companies talk about diversity, ethics, compliance, work/life balance. Roche seems to actually believe it and has policies which "walk the walk."
St Jude does an excellent job making sure everyone knows how important their job is to the institution. Working in the executive branch is not "better" than working as a cashier. Everyone contributes to the mission.
I believe we have a very open, entrepreneurial company where people feel a true ownership of what they do and for the organization. Management looks at everyone as individuals and values different perspectives.
There is a lot of longevity here at BayCare which means and says a lot. The fact that you can learn and move to different positions is great and you are encouraged to better yourself. BayCare also helps out the communities in which we are located.
Merck has a true leader in Ken Frazier! One of, if not the, best CEO in the industry. He is inspirational, candid, transparent and follows his "gut" when making decisions. Very proud to work for that kind of leader.
Le Bonheur truly has strong culture which offers mutual support, promotes trust, rewards associates' efforts, and ensures that we know their work our is meaningful. Le Bonheur's executive team continually asks how I'd like to see my career unfold.
Our culture recognizes the significant importance of our patients to their families and this frequently drives the decisions we make in caring for them. We grant families a huge amount of decision making power into the care of their child.
Everybody is always willing to go an extra mile which I find admirable and encouraging. I've seen nothing but camaraderie from every one as a unit and team. The managers are always willing to assist with anything that is needed to accomplish goals.
They are always celebrating the achievements and milestones of stakeholders and the contributions they provide as well as their backgrounds and the experiences that have impacted them.
The collaboration and team mentality is strong, and I truly feel like my career matters to my managers and colleagues. Everyone makes an effort to boost each other up, and provide opportunities to enhance your career and do your job efficiently.
I love working for an organization whose mission is to improve the health of the community. I like knowing that what I do impacts my friends and neighbors, but what makes it a great place to way they show their appreciation to their employees.
OhioHealth values the dignity and worth of each person, both the associates and patients, and this is demonstrated by decisions and actions made from leadership, to middle management to front line staff.
Direct access to top level management for questions or concerns about anything at any given time. Instead of jumping through hoops to get a question answered, management is always there to help with anything.
Not only do we care for children but the leadership team cares about their employees. We are not just a number or just another employee we are a family of healthcare takers that provide compassionate, quality care to our patients and families.
Leadership creates a great culture where people want to come to work everyday to take care of the patients. The executives know you by name and take a vested interest in your career development and even my family members.
Through its training and development opportunities, employee appreciation programs, and strong culture of inclusion, Constellation proves that it is dedicated to ensuring a fulfilling and balanced work experience.
The sincerity and genuine enthusiasm that the owners and staff have created in the workplace, whether you are a new employee or you have been here for years, you are made to feel welcomed and important - it is sincere.
Our company does a tremendous job participating, supporting, and giving back to the community that we serve. This has influenced my team, and we think and act differently based on the company's culture.
Mayo Clinic is the top-rated hospital in the country and values excellent patient care. The organization is proud of its employees, history, and service to the community. No matter the role you work in here, the patient always comes first.
What I enjoy most about this organization is we have an opportunity to learn something new every day. We do so many incredible things here and no matter how long you have worked here you always have an opportunity to learn.
Physician-driven executive team makes it feel a lot less like a business. I truly feel we are allowed to practice medicine here without feeling like we are chasing numbers.
Anything is possible here. It's one of our core values and I truly believe it. Every day we are given the opportunity to do great things and impact people's lives in meaningful ways. We are innovative the standards of our industry.
Working for an organization that provides quality services and strives to make its employees feel valued is nothing less than a dream job! MPHC in all aspects is well respected by the community and employees.
The heartfelt and amazing letters from patients truly puts what's most important into perspective - patients first. It has been so a rewarding to support this organization and its front line staff in doing what they do better than any other hospital.


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Twitter and GfK have formed a partnership to introduce GfK Twitter TV Ratings in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. The new service will provide insights into the frequency and reach of messages from Twitter users associated with television programmes and campaigns. This information is essential for media groups and agencies to gain insight into the growing popularity of live social media commentary.
With GfK Twitter TV Ratings, GfK will be able to provide data on the frequency and reach of messages concerning specific TV programmes. The new service will start rolling out later this year in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands and will enable TV stations to show the additional audience they reach via social media. In addition, media agencies and advertisers will have richer analytics to plan and evaluate cross-media campaigns.


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Leonardo da Vinci was already a well-known artist when he created his masterpiece The Last Supper. He painted it on the wall of the Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, in oil. It took him four years to complete - 1495 to 1498. The Last Supper, one of the world's most famous paintings, is a sacrifice to Leonardo's love to experiment. Leonardo, always the inventor, tried using new materials for The Last Supper. Instead of using egg tempera on wet plaster (the preferred method of fresco painting, and one which had worked successfully for centuries), he thought he'd use dry plaster which wasn't at all durable. The painted plaster began to flake off the wall almost immediately, and people have been attempting to restore it ever since. The painting began to decay even before his death; the damage was made worse by clumsy efforts to repaint it. Worst of all, somebody cut away part of the painting in order to make a doorway through the wall directly under the central figure of Jesus.
"The Last Supper" shows Jesus eating with his disciples shortly before Judas sold him into the power of his enemies. The disciples are seated at a long table, which holds the bread and wine of their meal. Jesus sits a little separated from the others. He said to them,"One of you will betray me." His calm face and his hands spread palms upward on the table show us that he is resigned to his suffering. The disciples show their surprise and horror as they ask which of them can be the guilty man.
In the tattoo world, The Last Supper ranks right up there with the other religious designs such as The Crucifixion, Christ Heads and the Virgin Guadeloupe, to name a few.


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Toth Financial Advisory Corp boosted its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) by 8.8% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 8,997 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after acquiring an additional 727 shares during the period. Toth Financial Advisory Corp’s holdings in Sherwin-Williams were worth $3,875,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Carroll Financial Associates Inc. grew its stake in Sherwin-Williams by 4.3% during the fourth quarter. Carroll Financial Associates Inc. now owns 657 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $260,000 after acquiring an additional 27 shares in the last quarter. Telemus Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Telemus Capital LLC now owns 700 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $275,000 after buying an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Kaizen Advisory LLC grew its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 17.0% in the 4th quarter. Kaizen Advisory LLC now owns 227 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $89,000 after buying an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. CWM LLC grew its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 12.1% in the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 314 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $124,000 after buying an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sigma Planning Corp grew its stake in shares of Sherwin-Williams by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 2,526 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $994,000 after buying an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. 77.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
In related news, insider Joel D. Baxter sold 7,621 shares of Sherwin-Williams stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $439.15, for a total transaction of $3,346,762.15. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 10,308 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,526,758.20. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, SVP Allen J. Mistysyn sold 2,874 shares of Sherwin-Williams stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $433.90, for a total transaction of $1,247,028.60. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 10,599 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,598,906.10. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 11,839 shares of company stock valued at $5,186,817 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.50% of the company’s stock.
A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Sherwin-Williams from $455.00 to $500.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Sherwin-Williams from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, April 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut shares of Sherwin-Williams from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $435.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Friday, March 22nd. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Evercore ISI assumed coverage on shares of Sherwin-Williams in a research note on Wednesday, March 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $495.00 price objective for the company. Finally, KeyCorp lifted their price objective on shares of Sherwin-Williams from $450.00 to $485.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $466.43.
Shares of Sherwin-Williams stock traded up $2.24 during trading on Monday, hitting $443.77. The stock had a trading volume of 410,908 shares, compared to its average volume of 670,442. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.92 billion, a PE ratio of 23.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33. Sherwin-Williams Co has a 12 month low of $355.28 and a 12 month high of $479.64.
Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 31st. The specialty chemicals company reported $3.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $3.56 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $4.06 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.05 billion. Sherwin-Williams had a return on equity of 46.48% and a net margin of 6.32%. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.16 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Sherwin-Williams Co will post 21.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
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Hausmann is a Norwegian award winning advertising agency. They recently changed their name from Llowbank to Hausmann and needed a new identity.
Brødrene Kverneland was established in 1921 and has since the beginning been known for handling car sales. The company are now changing their name to Kverneland Investering (Kverneland Invest) to redirect the focus and to show all the different areas they invest.
Kjeller Gaard is a historical building at Kjeller, right outside of Oslo. The building holds a great history being the main housing for the first airport in Norway, the Kjeller Airport. The house is now transforming into an event facility that you can rent for special occasions.
På Film (On Film) is a Norwegian production company that do film, music, photography and post-production. They wanted a new name that was easy to remember and an identity with attitude to stand out in the among all other production companies.
BeSafe create safe products beyond just regulations and lab tests. They offer Scandinavian premium design and smart functionality. The rebranding and strategy is clear, simple and operational. The trusted safe mobility expert - in the car and outside. The purpose is to give parents and children the trusted safe mobility solutions, so that they feel free and confident to explore life’s adventures and create memories as a family.
Enlight helps companies navigate public support schemes and succeed with their development and innovation projects. They help with applying for support that requires both special expertise and capacity.
Hest Agentur is a photography agency based in Oslo. For their launch party, I helped photographer Thomas Ekström making a fanzine of his photo series "Homestretch".
The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) is a cross-sectoral professional and supervisory authority within the protective security services in Norway. They administer the Act of 20 March 1998 relating to Protective Security Services.
Kubert helps you keep it tidy at home. From a mobile application you order boxes and scan them for pickup or return at the time that suits you best. All you need to do is pack your things and Kubert will fix the rest. The name is a supposed to be a combination of something easy and snappy, but also sound like your best friend that always helps out.
Motorpool is the leading and most experienced dealer of Land Rover and Jaguar in Norway. Motorpool are passionate about cars, a passion they want to reflect in their service to all customers - new and returning. Therefor we did an adjustment to the logo to make it more modern and a visual identity to bring out the great British tradition of racing green offroad and fast red cars.
Mocean One is a global subscription marketplace for ocean and sub ocean data. Underwater data is collected from a selected network of commercial, public and academic sources. Mocean One cleans, standardises, enriches and packages the data, ready for immediate use.
Portland is known for its beautiful surroundings, eco-friendliness and coffeehouses. But most of all – Portland is known for its strong bicycle culture and is slowly growing into becoming the bicycle capital of the USA.
AHAAN Thai Street Food by Plah is a restaurant in Oslo that serves food inspired by the hawkers booths found throughout Southeast Asia. Street food is all about sharing food with good friends and the word AHAAN means food. Each letter in the logo is compiled by two letters, giving the logo type a concept of sharing.
Kygo Life is a classic and exclusive fashion line which combines the best from Scandinavian design with quality materials like organic cotton, linen and wool. Fit for a young, clean-cut style with items that are both cool and edgy. I worked on the graphics and prints for the pop-up store in Oslo Spring 2017.


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Our patented process starts with strong cables of glass that are saturated with specially compounded resins that are pulled through a heated die and cut with diamond-edge blades. Below are the steps Ultrex® goes through from forming and curing all the way to the cutting stage. All of these steps create a remarkably durable material that outlasts and outperforms other window materials.
* Stiffness of the material to perform as designed. This stiffness is the flexural modulus of the material and is expressed in pounds per square inch.
** Life cycle assessment of windows for the North American residential market: Case study” by the University of British Columbia. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 2008.
*** Estimated savings are based on data set forth in the Window Selection Tool of the Efficient Windows Collaborative, available at http://www.efficientwindows.org. Actual savings will vary by product type, location, method of installation, individual home characteristics, local climates and conditions, utility rates, and other factors.
Ultrex® resists the ravages of cold, heat, time and pressure to provide the most worry-free windows and doors available today. While vinyl can distort in extreme heat or streak and crack in the fluctuating temperatures, Infinity products offer the highest level of performance and are virtually maintenance-free.
Ultrex® has an extremely low thermal expansion rate, which keeps the window stable and weathertight, reducing the risk of seal failures and air leakage into your home.
Tired of windows that are difficult to operate?
The low expansion of Ultrex® means Infinity Windows resist sticking, swelling, and warping, providing easy operation for the life of the window.
The low expansion of Ultrex® means Infinity’s patented finish stays looking like new and is virtually maintenance free. It resists discoloring, warping, rotting, corrosion, denting, rust and doesn’t require sanding, scraping, or painting.
Ultrex® is as strong as low carbon steel and 8x stronger than vinyl. It’s so tough we have to use diamond-edge blades just to cut it to size. The strength of Ultrex® translates into superior stability, long-term ease of operation, low-maintenance, and superior performance.
Infinity replacement windows and doors are made from Ultrex® fiberglass – a pultruded fiberglass material so strong and durable it is superior to other window materials. Best of all, it makes Infinity products virtually maintenance free.
Infinity´s patented, mechanically bonded finish is up to 3x thicker than competitive finishes. It provides superior resistance to scratching and UV degradation – even on darker colors.
The Ultrex® coating system is AAMA 623-10 certified meaning Infinity´s commercial grade finish resists the harshest weather conditions mother nature offers; a claim competitors can’t match.
The automobile industry learned decades ago that acrylic lights outlast the life of their vehicles. Infinity uses a similar acrylic finish to ensure long-term color retention and durability.
Vinyl windows can arrive with messy welded corners, and bulky profiles that reduce your view. Infinity windows arrive with clean mechanically-bonded corners, traditional details, and narrow profiles to maximize your view.
Infinity uses a patented, mechanically-bonded finish, compared to competitor’s thin painted finish that can expose the rough fiberglass material.
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1) What’s your body weight?
2) Divide that by two.
3) Take the first numeral of your result and add a zero to the end of it. This is the amount of water in ounces you should be drinking daily.
Ex: I’m roughly 120 pounds give or take (okay, ‘give’ usually). 120/2= 60 ounces of water per day.
I don’t take into account any sodas, juices, or coffee I drink throughout the day into my water total. I drink at least 60 ounces of water daily in addition to other beverages. To visualize 60 ounces for you…It’s about four 16.5 ounce (standard size) water bottles or 1/2 of a gallon.
My favorite thing about water is that it’s a flushing agent. Drinking a good amount of water and staying away from high sodium foods can depuff your face and flatten your belly. Dehydration causes blood vessel enlargement, in certain parts of your body, like your hands, face, and feet. Some people think drinking a lot of water will make them bloated. Quite the contrary. Being well hydrated on a consistent basis will help flush out excess water and prevent retention.
-I’d suggest buying a Camelbak water bottle. It holds 33 oz of water and the straw is designed for rapid suction. Basically, it’s really easy to drink a lot of water from. Two refills a day and you’re set!
-Thirst is often masked as hunger. When you drink a good amount of water, you’ll know when your stomach growls it’s actually asking for food.
-Drink at least 16 ounces in the morning before eating anything. (Cameron Diaz advises.) This will not only hydrate you after hours of fasting, but help rev up your metabolism for the day.
-Add lemon. Lemon itself has cleansing qualities and your taste buds will appreciate some flavor, obviously.
yesss I am all about that water. haha I drink so much and always have to pee but at least it means I’m healthy or something, right? I have the lemon essential oil and adding a drop or two to my bottle is perfect! And somehow the lemon drop lasts for another refill in my water bottle!
Loved this entry! Was going to purchase a camelbak, but this just gave me more of a want to! I love all your health and beauty tips so much. Keep up the posting!
You’re a great writer! Love all your posts.
Apparently I need to drink at least 50 ounces a day 🙂 Thanks for this little math formula.

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I was saddened to read about the death of an 8-year-old child in a hotel swimming pool in Chesapeake this week.
Police have launched an investigation into what they say appears to be an accidental drowning at the Sleep Inn, 3280 Western Branch Blvd., for the “possible drowning” of an 8-year-old boy, according to a press release.
The Suffolk News Herald reported the boy from Portsmouth had been swimming in the hotel pool. He was transported to Maryview Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police said the boy was believed to be with a group of people.
As many as one in five drowning deaths occur in swimming pools, according to statistics.
See our Chesapeake injury lawyers’ advice on wrongful death.

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Review California real estate trends to understand housing prices. Our real estate trends report by city gives you insights into if the market is HOT, COLD or STABLE.
Investing in real estate is more than just finding the right house, condo, townhome or income property. It is knowing the market and how you can take advantage of it.
And, we wanted to give you some insights into the market so you can make wise investment decisions. You may want to sign up for our monthly California real estate trends report for cities that you are interested in. I just spent time showing one of our buyers’ trends in pricing over the past 3 years and 10 years to help them understand real estate.
Where does the data come from? Our California Regional Multiple Listing Service. My vendor has taken the raw data and created a report for each city, property type, neighborhoods and zip codes. Just fill out the form below and tell us what cities that you want housing trends for and we will send you a report.


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We can very quickly get you both to a place of peace and happiness. Our Memphis dog training programs get immediate results, so you don’t have to worry about how long you’ll have to wait. We can start solving your problems right away!
Does your dog destroy your things and jump up on your friends and family? Are you embarrassed to have company over? Does he dash out the door, run away from you and refuse to come when you call him? Does he drag you down the street when you try to walk him? Does he just not listen to you at all?
That’s not how life with a dog should be! We can help solve these and other problems and make your life with your dog enjoyable! See our Dog Training Programs page to learn about the different training programs we offer. All of our programs are flexible so we can accommodate whatever needs you have. We work in real-life situations so we train in and around your home and in public places like dog-friendly stores and parks.
We’re also small, so we only work with a small handful of dogs at a time. You and your dog will receive the individual attention that makes all the difference.
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Obadiah Benjamin Stevens was born August 1, 1847 to W.J. & Susan M. near the little town of Benevolence. He bears the distinction of having lived in two counties without having moved from his ancestral home. Stevens married Julia A. (Lofton) Stevens on October 16, 1867.
Stevens was born and bred a planter, and after he reached mature age, he also engaged in the warehouse and commission business, at which he achieved a marked success, as well as in agricultural pursuits, through his sagacity, industry and perseverance. An 1884 editorial referenced "Tobe" Stevens, as everyone called him, as a man who would make a safe and energetic legislator.
A man of thought and earnestness of purpose, his ability was soon recognized by his fellow citizens, and in 1884 he was elected a member of the Georgia General Assembly as a Representative from Terrell County, and served with distinction for two consecutive terms (1884-1888).
In 1896 Stevens was elected State Senator from the 11th District, and served from 1896 and 1897 in that capacity. At the expiration of his term, he decided to run against incumbent Commissioner R.T. Nesbitt of Cobb County. One source commented on his commitment to the race citing, "when Mr. Stevens made up his mind to make the race he applied himself to the task with accustomed vigor and energy, and because of his splendid reputation as a successful planter and sagacious lawmaker, he was nominated in the primary by a large and complimentary majority of Democratic voters."
Commissioner Stevens quickly went to the work of the department with "zeal and energy" as to inaugurate such reforms and improvements in the management of the department. Under Stevens, a large and handsomely illustrated volume, entitled, Georgia: Historical and Industrial, was issued by the department in 1901 in response to the growing demand for information concerning the industrial resources and possibilities of Georgia. Being a man well versed in the needs of the farmers, familiar with the cultivation and fertilization of crops, he was able to grasp the necessities of the planters of the State in many ways. Stevens went on to reduce the expenses of the department and increased revenues.


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When the inflammation or infection persists after the root canal treatment, an apicoectomy may be required. An apicoectomy is the removal of the apex (or root tip), followed by a filling procedure to seal the root from further infection.
When left untreated, infected roots can damage other teeth, spread infection, and cause regression of the jawbone.
Small Adjoining Root Branches – If these tiny branches cannot be cleaned and sealed when the root canal treatment is performed, inflammation can persist.
Prior to the surgery, the dentist will generally prescribe an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory medication to treat the underlying infection.
Panoramic x-rays will then be taken to enable the dentist to plan the apicoectomy, which will be performed under local anesthesia.
The dentist will make a small incision in the gum and expose the root by lifting away the gum.
In some cases, a tiny fraction of the jawbone may be removed to properly expose the root.
The edge of the root tip and any infected connective tissue will be removed using ultrasonic instruments.
The root will be sealed using a retrofill (filling material) and the dentist will suture the gum with several stitches.
After several days, the dentist will remove the stitches, and the connective tissues will fully heal several months after the procedure.


text: AdaPia was a featured keynote speaker at the inaugural full-day event, Truth Telling for Truth Seekers, held at the 1400-person Alex Theatre in Los Angeles. Her 20-minute presentation was vulnerable, powerful and real. In this talk she shares her story of finding freedom from a life that had her trapped in expectations, judgments and fear.

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> that mean I need to manually adjust the model?
structures deposited in the PDB these days.
but also sometimes introduce some that require manual correction.


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What is ATAR Biology all about?
This course allows students to see the interactions of biological systems; from cellular processes through to ecosystem dynamics. Students are able to appreciate the delicate balance of varying factors within the biosphere and how biological continuity changes over time. The interconnectedness of an ecosystem is explored by understanding how energy flows and interacts at every level. Classification, adaptations, structure and function are used to examine the biodiversity of an area, particularly in Australia. Fieldwork and biology skills are developed to investigate the effects of certain biotic and abiotic factors on an ecosystem; including human activity, natural phenomena, sustainability and conservation practices.
For those who wish to understand the ecological world around them and the effects humans and other processes have on the health of the environment.
It is recommended that students wanting to select ATAR Biology to have successfully passed the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) in Year 10 or prequalified by achieving Band 8 or higher in the Year 9 NAPLAN.
Students will be able to further their knowledge by completing Biology in Year 12. They can use the skills gained to work towards a range of careers including medical, veterinary, food and marine sciences, agriculture, biotechnology, environmental rehabilitation, biosecurity, quarantine, conservation, land management, parks and recreation, eco‐tourism, horticulture and landscaping.
students investigate and describe a number of diverse ecosystems, exploring the range of biotic and abiotic components to understand the dynamics, diversity and underlying unity of these systems.
Students examine inputs and outputs of cells to develop an understanding of the chemical nature of cellular systems, both structurally and functionally, and the processes required for cell survival.
In this course, students develop their investigative, analytical and communication skills through field, laboratory and research investigations of living system and through critical evaluation of the development, ethics, applications and influences of contemporary biological knowledge in a range of environmental contexts. Through the investigation of appropriate contexts, students explore the ways in which models and theories of organisms’ and populations’ responses to environmental change have developed over time. They investigate the ways in which science contributes to contemporary debate about local, regional and international issues, including evaluation of risk and action for sustainability, and recognise the limitations of science to provide definitive answer in different contexts.
For those who have completed ATAR Biology in Year 11 and wish to understand the ecological world around them and the effects humans have on the health of the environment.
Students can use the skills gained to work towards a range of careers including medical, veterinary, food and marine sciences, agriculture, biotechnology, environmental rehabilitation, biosecurity, quarantine, conservation, land management, parks and recreation, eco‐tourism, horticulture and landscaping.


text: This is Australia, everything fades in the sun. But it doesn't have to ! Our Solar Shield fabric protection range is perfect for Australian conditions, in fact our formula has an Australian patent. Once applied, your interior car fabrics will not only be shielded against UV sun fading and damage, but you will be protected against spills and stains. Simply wipe them away. Our sprays are successful on all fabrics, but not vinyl or 'protected' (fake) leather. They work great on real leather though. (For fabric convertible tops we recommend our Ray and Rain range).

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text: The Duchesne Ridge Trail begins begins as a dirt 4x4 road heading west from the Wolf Creek Campground in the southwestern Uintas. It follows the ridge west through forested hills, passing many small lakes and streams. Wildlife such as moose, beaver, deer, eagles, and badgers can often be seen in this remote and beautiful area.


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World Expression boasts dramatic red flames on creamy white petals, making this tulip the perfect finale for your late-spring garden show. Sword-like foliage and strong stems support large blooms both in the garden and in the vase. Simply spectacular when planted in large swaths.
Look at the colors! Single Late Tulips have some of the biggest blooms and brightest colors available. Their blooms come to life after other tulips have begun to fade. What a beautiful way to extend your bloom season!
Single Late Tulip Bulbs are easy to grow and come in a wide variety of colors. For small spaces plant Single Late Tulips in containers or use as added interest in any sun filled garden. These tulips grow up to 30” tall, making them perfect for cut flowers to enjoy in a vase inside! Plant in the fall and enjoy late spring blooms.


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Spiced-up root vegetables will be the perfect addition to your table.
Peel veggies and cut them on the diagonal. Steam until al dente.
While hot, toss veggies in salt, pepper, cardamom and parsley until well coated. Serve immediately.


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Chilli powder 1/2 - 1 tsp.
Place all ingredients in a large bowl (leaving out the olive oil) use wooden spatula to mix and mash ingredients together, leaving some black beans slightly formed.
Place in patties of about 8.
Cook over med-high heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Once they were done, I placed mine on some toasted Ezekiel bread with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and some hot sauce.... and it was so delish!

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Symbiote Spider-Man and Wonder Woman are talking in the corner. Zelda and a Stormtrooper are posing for pictures.
Worlds collided as fans enjoyed playing as their favorite characters, straight out of comic books, video games and fantasy July 13 at the Legend of GAAM at The Museum.
The Games, Art and Music event included a art sale benefiting Child's Play, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children in hospitals with toys and games.
The event also included a cosplay contest for those dressed in character, a magic show in the "Lost Woods," a dance contest in Ganon's Dungeon and a DJ playing many memorable tunes from video-game classics as well as live music from On Guard. Nevado Arts put on a martial arts demonstration, while vendors offered prizes.
A photobooth designed to mirror the world of Zelda greeted you on your way in. Many took pictures posing in their Zelda-inspired costumes and props.
A gaming room with more 20 TVs and other consoles throughout The Museum invited gamers to plug in.
The first GAAM event was themed on the "Street Fighter" series and also included a 3D lifesize Mario game outside The Museum. That event drew about 350 people in December.
The Legend of GAAM sold out with more than 600 enthusiasts enjoying "The Legend of Zelda" theme, including the Triforce, rupees, health hearts and a three-leveled Zelda walk-through with the Night Sky, Fairy Cave, Lost Woods, and Ganon's Dungeon.
GAAM founders Ryan Thompson, Derrick Nevado, Logan Zawacki and Edmund Dansart created the events to bring awareness to the gaming industry in Jacksonville and help strengthen it.
Thompson originally made fan art for the 25th anniversary of "Street Fighter" and put it on Tumblr. He received a strong response and realized he wanted to do something even bigger. Then, he met Nevado, Zawacki and Dansart and GAAM was born.

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This article gives a basic introduction to using MySQL in conjunction with Microsoft C#.
Some of the features in C# are ideally designed to integrate with Microsoft SQL Server, however not everyone will be able to afford SQL Server licenses and it’s also overkill for many smaller scale developments.
First let’s create a simple database to use with our program. All of the techniques that we use in C# later on will scale to much larger programs so this doesn’t need to be anything complicated.
For this article we will be connecting to MySQL using ODBC though the MySQL ODBC Connector. This is not a part of .NET and needs installing but all the other functionality that you need is contained within the .NET framework.
There are two ways that you can use the ODBC connector. You can set up a user or system DSN within Windows Control Panel and then simply reference the DSN name from within the program, or you can supply all the connection details within the program.
Which method you use will depend on the deployment scenario but obviously if you hard code the parameters into the program then you can not update the connection without re-compiling.
The code in the example program will specify the paramters, but if you want to use a DSN then see the example just below.
The code below puts all of the above together and demonstrates how to connect to the database and retrieve some records which are then used to create person objects in the program.
Creating a class to match the results from the database in this way seems to me to be the easiest way to manage transactions between MySQL and C#. Once the objects are created in your program it’s very easy to interact with them, create collections of them and so on.
You have to be careful about writing the translation functions to retrieve and update the data though, especially since MySQL will let you null values that C# won’t, such as int types.
MySQL also does not have a bool value (as such) so it is necessary to handle the binary TINYINT values and set any bool types to true or false accordingly, which can be seen in the example program.
Other problems exist as well for example translating MySQL’s DATE type into C# DateTime objects, but most of these can be handled with a few small functions.
I have not used a lot of error handling in the example in order to keep it as compact and easy to understand as possible! In real application any sort of database connectivity code should be well wrapped with exception handling.
If you were to run the code on a machine other than the MySQL server then localhost would obviously need changing to the server name or IP. If you are using a different version of the MySQL ODBC driver to 5.1 then the DRIVER parameter would also need changing.


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ASHTABULA COUNTY - For the last two years, law-enforcement officers have spent a spring weekend bonding with minority children during a Kids and Cops Campout, with an aim of creating positive relationships with the children.
The 2019 Kids and Cops Campout is planned for kids primarily ages 8-11 in a minority population on May 17-19 at Pymatuning State Park in Andover.
The Kids and Cops Campout was the brain child of Det. Greg Leonhard with the TAG Law Enforcement Task Force.
Leonhard said the idea came to him as he was walking at Pymatuning State Park in the fall and thinking about issues between cops and the minority population that have been in the news.
“I, myself, feel God put it in my heart,” Leonhard said of the idea for the campout.
Leonhard had the idea of the kids, who may never venture out of the city, coming out to the park and enjoying outdoor activities while being given an opportunity to speak with the officers and ask questions of them.
Leonhard called Ashtabula County Prosecutor Nicholas Iarroci about the idea, and Iarroci encouraged him to pursue it further.
As part of the campout, the children spend the weekend fishing, learning archery, canoeing, competing in a team-obstacle course, roasting hot dogs on a camp fire, riding in a pontoon boat, feeding the fish at the Linesville Spillway and, of course, camping in the great outdoors.
“It’s primarily directed to minority children to try and improve their relations with law enforcement,” Leonhard said.
With two years now under their belt, Leonhard said they’ve acquired a lot of stuff... stuff that needs storing.
Leonhard said they are looking for a 20-foot or so trailer to haul the items for the weekend and store them for the rest of the year.
While the Kids and Cops Campout has received many donations from businesses and community members, Leonhard said he doesn’t want to use too much money that’s meant to go toward the kids for that weekend.
Instead, he’s looking for someone, such as a business or perhaps two businesses that go in together to donate a trailer.
The idea is to put a Kids and Cops Campout logo on one side, and the logo for the business that donates the trailer on the other side.
If there is someone interested in making the donation, they may call TAG at 330675-7890 or the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department at 440-576-0055 and ask for Leonhard. They may also reach out to Steve Sargent from the Samaritan House (440992-3178) or Officer Chris Cahill from the Geneva Police Department (440-466-1111).
After the first of the year, Leonhard said they’ll begin looking at picking kids for next year’s campout.
There will be 20 kids from Ashtabula County and 20 kids from Trumbull County. Trumbull Family Fitness, which used to be the YMCA in Warren, will handle coming up with 20 kids from there. The United Way of Trumbull County is also awarding a grant.
Sargent, Sally Bradley from Lakeside High School, and Pastor German Womack will help select the kids in Ashtabula County.
But if people have a child in mind who may be a good fit for the camp, they may contact any of the people listed above.
For this year’s camp, Leonhard said they experienced a heavy rain storm one night, which had some of the kids wanting to go home.
During his short service on Sunday morning, Sargent used that experience to tell the kids a valuable lesson.
“‘What you experienced last night, I deal with people who live that experience. It’s not just one night,’” Leonhard said Sargent told them.
The kids and people involved both leave with a good experience, Leonhard said.
People wishing to learn more can visit the Kids and Cops Campout Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KCCampout/.
Nearly 40 kids attended the 2018 Kids and Cops Campout.


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Yesterday, Robert Dusek and Hudson Akridge of GFX presented on NHibernate, which is a powerful way to persist data. The meeting was a big success - we had our largest turnout - about 20 people. There was a lot of good dialogue both before and after the presentation. We also announced the progress on the new LCNUG website, including our flourishing job board (6 jobs from 3 different companies so far).
For any software project, there's always something new to research. Even if the flood of new technology suddenly freezes, most projects would still struggle just to catch up to the existing technology. While a lot of small to mid-size departments don't have dedicated research teams (or even tasks), here are some ideas to subtly incorporate research items into your schedule.
Emphasize the low-hanging fruit with the highest return - Not all research tasks are equal. A SQL static code analyzer (which benefits everyone on the team) may be far more profitable than some crusade to make sure no-one uses Hungarian notation n C#.
Piggyback off of existing assignments. If you're implementing an Aspx page, it may be the time to investigate Ajax, JQuery, or even something smaller like just JSON - you'd essentially have "the wind at your back". You could research an unrelated task, like hosting your build process on virtual machines, but you'd be doing it all alone, without the support of your current assignments.
Focus on just one or two things at a time. You could easily list 50 things to do - new technologies, tools, refactoring, open-source projects, controls to integrate, upgrading your framework, testing, automation, code generation, etc... If you juggle too much, it will all crash and you'll have nothing.
Finish what you start; Actually deliver something - "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." For many departments, the thinking is it's better to have a weak solution that's completed (and hence usable - i.e you have something), than a powerful solution that's "still in progress" (and hence unusable - i.e. you have nothing.). The workplace is ablaze with buzzwords. Anyone can spew forth buzzwords or suggest grandiose visions, but at the end of the day - management cares about things that are actually done.
Work incrementally - Management may initially not allot 4 weeks to research how Ajax benefits your web app, but you could spend a day here integrating it, a day there using an update panel, another day later pulling in the Ajax Control Toolkit. Yes, it's slower, but it's better than nothing.
Establish a track record to "earn" bigger opportunities - As you gradually get research items actually completed, you'll become more credible, and will therefore probably be given more opportunity to research bigger tasks. For example, an unknown new-hire may be allowed to "explore" for a day, but a credible senior developer - who's already delivered many successful features - may be allowed to explore a research task for weeks.
To fix a normal squeaky door is relatively easy - just tap out the axle that joins the hinges, oil that, tap it back in, and... no more squeaky hinge. After the 20th such hinge, I got the hang of it. So, whenever my wife says the hallway doors are squeaking (translation: "please fix them"), I'm looking forward to an easy task. However, the other day she mentioned that the fridge door was squeaking. Now that was an issue. Taking off one hinge at a time for a hallway door is easy - but fridge doors aren't built like hallway doors, so you need to take the entire door off. Taking off the entire fridge door is hard (at least for me). But, alas, there was no other way. So, I got out the necessary tools, and took the entire fridge door off, oiled the door axle, and... it too stopped squeaking! The moral is that, just like in software development, people often need to take one step back before taking two steps forward. Maybe that means throwing away precious code, reading a long article instead of just jumping to a quick solution, writing a unit test harness, or something. The current problem might require you to "take the fridge door off".
Ajax Issue: "The history state must be small enough to not make the url larger than 1024"
I got a really weird Ajax bug the other day. I was working on an ASP.Net website and got this cryptic error whenever clicking a postbacking button within an Ajax update panel.
In this specific case, the element tag didn't have the toUpperCase() method. It had worked before, everything seemed strange. To make a long story short, it appeared to be a problem from installing VS SP1. We had installed the old Ajax toolkit. The new SP updated the System.Web.Extensions.dll assembly in the GAC, which created different script resource files.
It worked on some machines and not on others because some machines had SP1 installed, and others did not. The new version is installed in the GAC, so the web app would always reference the new one. Note that both had the exact same credentials (like assembly version= 3.5.0.0), but different file versions.
This blog explained that that’s essentially a bug, and we can fix it from the registry.
and remove its data, so that in the "Edit multi-string" dialogue box, the "Value data" textbox is empty.
NOTE – you may need to copy the System.Web.Extensions to your web’s bin folder and recompile the solution in VS.
You should now be able to hit postbacks within Ajax update panels without errors.
Every now and then some amazing book comes out. And then comes people who insist that "you're not a real developer" unless you've read that book. I was reminded of this while reading reviews on Amazon for some of the hot books out there. While there are core competencies that every dev should know, there are also a lot of fringe topics, and multiple books on the same topic. And while a lot of these things are valuable, I think such an exclusive approach is damaging because it emphasizes not what you know and can apply ("can you write code with design patterns"), but rather what you've read.
For example, of course the GoF design patterns book is phenomenal. However, is it really that bad if someone read the C# translation of it instead (Design Patterns in C# by Steven John Metsker), or even skipped the books and went with purely online tutorials? I'd expect a "senior developer" to know what a design pattern is, recognize the buzzwords, and know how to apply them. However, if they got to that point from a different path then "normal" (?), I think that's okay. Part of the problem is that one cannot read it all, so it effectively encourages bluffing - developers buy classic books and display them on their bookshelf like trophies, and are afraid to let on about their shortcomings for fear of being rejected.
In short, I think it's far more effective to offer positive criteria like "developers on this team must be fluent in design patterns, automated testing, and writing clean code", as opposed to exclusive criteria like "you must have read book X".
Surveys are a great way to find team consensus and get everyone's opinions - especially anonymous surveys. While you could use blank sheets of paper, another way is to offer a web survey. A great tool for that is Survey Monkey. I've taken several surveys with them before, but what I didn't realize is that you can set up a free account, and start sending out real surveys right away - almost like setting up a free hotmail account. Of course there are limits, and they sell packages for more advanced features and quantity. However, for small and simple online surveys of 20 people, the free product works great.
You could ask your team all sorts of questions, like why don't we write more unit tests?, why do we break the build?, what would it take to work twice as fast?, and the like.
I'm a big fan of unit testing. A related question to "How many tests are sufficient?" is "Why don't we write good unit tests?" While I've seen some people attribute it to purely negative things like laziness or dumbness or lack or care for code quality, I think that misses the mark. While sure, there are some devs who don't write tests for those reasons, I think there are tons of other devs who are hard-working, smart, and do care about their work, but still don't write good or sufficient unit tests. Calling these hard-working coworkers "dumb" isn't going to make anything better. Here are some reasons why a good-intentioned developer might not write tests.
I think I already write sufficient unit tests for my code.
I don't have time - the tests take too long to initially write.
I don't have time - the tests take too long to maintain and/or they keep breaking.
The unit tests don't really add value. It's just yet another buzzword. They don't actually catch the real errors. So it's not the best use of my time.
It's so much faster to just (real quick) run through my feature manually because all the context is already there (the data, the web session, the integration with other features, etc...).
My code isn't easily testable - unit tests are great for business logic in C#, but I write code other than C# (SQL, JS), or things that aren't business logic (like UI rendering), or my code is too complex for unit tests.
My code isn't easily testable - there are too many dependencies and limits. For example, I can't even reference an ASP.Net CodeBehind in a unit test.
The tests take too long to run (the full test suite takes about 10 minutes, even without the database tests it still takes 3 minutes).
I write code that already works, so it doesn't require unit tests.
My code is so simple so that it doesn't need tests. For example, I'm not going to test every option in a switch-case.
Sounds great, but I just don't know how to write tests for my code.
Note that I absolutely don't offer these as excuses, but rather as practical ideas to help understand a different perspective so you can improve things. For example, if someone is working on a 2-million line project that takes 5 minutes just to compile, let alone run any sort of test, they might skip running the tests with a "I don't have time" mindset. Yes, I still think it's overall faster to write and run the tests, but at least it helps you understand their perspective so you can try to meet them half way (perhaps improve their machine hardware, split up the solution, split up the tests, etc...). Of, if someone thinks that unit tests don't catch "real errors", then you can have a discussion with concrete examples. Either way, understanding someone's reasons for doing something will help bridge the gap.
By this time, every developer probably knows that along with a hundred other tasks, they're also supposed to write unit tests. One common question from devs still new to testing is "how many tests are enough?" I think there's a couple idealistic guidelines (disclaimer: I haven't personally implemented all the ideas below, it's more of a brain dump). My goal here isn't to say "as a developer, you need to add even more tasks to your already-full plate", but rather "here are practical ideas to help you know when you're done."
Code coverage - Perhaps the most obvious, and automated, thing is code coverage. The team may agree that X% coverage is sufficient, and then have the automated build fail when new code doesn't meet that policy.
Test Lines of Code - Some developers explain that they usually have X% lines of code for their tests as they have for their production "system-under-test" code. I've heard devs mention between 40% and 100% (one line of test code per production code). I'm personally not too sure how well this works out, and if it couldn't more effectively be captured by code coverage.
The logic is flushed out - Unit tests are great for checking boundary conditions, different code paths, various inputs, etc... If you don't have enough tests to catch the basic logic, then you don't have enough tests.
The logic is documented - Related to the concept above, one of the benefits of unit tests is to document the code, especially the edge case conditions (what happens if this input array is null, what if I pass in a negative int, etc...). Ideally there are sufficient tests such that the common boundary cases are easily exposed and documented for someone who is reviewing the code.
Will the tests catch errors? - Ideally, there is sufficient test coverage such that a test will fail if another developer "accidentally" breaks your code.
Be able to write new tests - Ideally, there would be enough testing infrastructure such that you can write a new test for every logic error that arises. Even if a component has little code coverage. For example, often having to write even just a single unit test will force you to think about the component such that you could write more tests if you had to.
A while back I pondered what it would take to motivate a developer to work overtime. I was thinking about the flipside of that - what would discourage a developer from working overtime?
Constantly change the feature on them - This can be like pulling the rug out from under their feet. I saw this all the time in consulting - for some projects, everything was "of absolute importance". People get burnt out and stop being motivated. After all, why waste my evening plowing on a feature, if the whole thing is just going to be scrapped tomorrow at some executive's whim?
Assign boring tasks - This speaks for itself.
Provide slow hardware - Not having the proper tools to do your job is just demoralizing. Imagine your manager with a slow laptop - would they wait 60 seconds while their machine freezes when they try to send a single email, or wait 10 seconds every time they clicked a new cell in Excel? Of course not, they'd get furious about how such a slow machine prevents them from effectively doing their work. Same thing for developers - every time a laptop freezes when you try compiling, getting source code, or running tests, it just demoralizes and frustrates the developer. Yes, savvy developers can optimize their machine, but at the end of the day, the .Net development environment has certain hardware needs. For example, it's just wasting their time asking a developer to work on a machine with only 1 GB ram, or 5400 rpm hard drive, or a 1 GHz processor. They'll spend idle time throughout the day - constantly losing their rhythm. The manager saves a few hundred bucks, but both demoralizes their developer and diminishes the return of a $100,000 resource (total cost of the developer = salary + benefits + other stuff HR could tell you about). It's an absolutely clueless business model.
Never reward positive accomplishments - Management can offer "non-monetary" rewards like verbal affirmation, or allotting schedule time to pursue a promising research project.
Waste their time during the normal work day - If a developer already "wastes" time due to excess meetings, pointless issues, rework from original bad design, or waiting on a slow machine, why would they spend their own evening to "make that time up" - time that should never have been taken from them in the first place.
Assign them to a "sinking ship" project - Some projects are fundamentally screwed - the core architecture is hopelessly lost, or there's already a run-away bug list, or the spec is unstable (or even contradictory). There's little motivation to work on this kind of suicide project.
Have them do a task the hard way because the manager won't pay for the proper tools. For example, have a developer spend 100 hours writing an ajax datagrid, when you could just buy third-party controls for much cheaper. Or, have a developer scour through thousands of lines of database plumbing instead of using a code generator or ORM.
The irony of it all is that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer - i.e. A good environment will motivate the developers to work overtime (or at least be more productive during the day), hence getting farther ahead. Whereas a bad environment will constantly demoralize, frustrate, and slow down its developers, thus getting farther behind.
This is just a partial list - anything to add? What sort of things discourage you from working overtime?
Very practical - A custom tool can fill a very practical niche, and let you complete a task much faster than the alternative. Usually if there's some tedious task that takes more than an hour, and I can write the tool in an hour, I'll write the tool to do it.
You can consume it - There's something special about seeing your own code in action, especially when it's sparing you from a lot of tedious grunt work. I still get a kick out of running the MassDataHandler tool which makes it trivial to insert test SQL data.
Small scale - If you're working on large (legacy) applications, whipping out a small tool can be refreshing. Some custom "throw-away" tools can be as quick as an hour to write.
Huge variety - It's easy to get pigeon-holed into a specific technology or application framework. Writing a tool lets you explore areas of .Net that you might never get the chance to look at else wise. For example, some application developers might never touch reflection, diagnostics, threading (!), networking, or even streams because their application framework (usually written by someone else) abstracts those all away.
You can share it with the world - Tools are usually isolated and self-contained (i.e. not glued to a huge framework), and hence easy to share. They are often business-independent, so you can open-source a development tool without revealing any business secrets.
Normal English words and developer buzzwords use very different letters. For example, normal English words always have vowels, and usually have lots of E's and A's, while having very few X's and Q's. Developer buzzwords seem the exact opposite (think SQL, LINQ, XML, XAML, AJAX, etc...).
Acronyms by their nature are short. So, lots of 3 and 4 letter buzzwords.
Because developer buzzwords use the rare (i.e. high point-value) letters like X and Q, you could really build up a high score.


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The right pressure tank saves you money by significantly increasing pump efficiency and thereby minimising electricity consumption, by acting as a buffer, the tank allows the pump to run for longer continuous periods and its optimal duty point. It is otherwise very expensive to have the pump run at full speed to provide only small amounts of water.
The Grundfos GT diaphragm and bladder pressure tanks are suitable for domestic and industrial applications where a controlled pressure is required.
The Grundfos GT tanks are approved for use with potable water.
The GT tanks can be used with any Grundfos pump.

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text: Controllable devices provide novel ways for the simulation of complex quantum open systems. In this talk, we will present different experimental platforms, developed in our group, where the dynamics of Born-Markov open quantum systems can be successfully simulated. In particular, we will discuss the observation of the so-called environment-assisted quantum transport in electrical oscillator networks, the dynamics of correlated indistinguishable particles propagating in quantum networks affected by dynamical disorder or noise, and the implementation of the first noise-enabled optical ratchet system.

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Mrs Dragon's Den: Etsy is Back!
Etsy came back at 5:50pm (my local time) tonight. The site was up for about an hour and a half before they took it back down to fix the verrrrrry slooooooooooow loading times. When the site came back up at about 11pm, v2 was unleashed in all it's glory.
I had a lot of fun playing with my shop--uploading my new banner and setting up shipping profiles--before heading over to the forums where it was Christmas morning. All the sellers were so excited, comparing notes, pointing out new features, and generally giving props to the etsy crew.
There are still bugs to be worked out (as to be expected with any major overhaul like this) but the site is perfectly functional and certainly a lot of fun to poke at. So go take it for a spin.


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The Officer Compensation Commission makes a recommendation to City Council for the salary of each elected City Official.
Meetings are held every odd year.
The business which the local officers compensation commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission held in compliance with Public Act No. 267 of 1976 (MCL 15.261 et seq.). Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting of the commission shall be given in the manner required by such Act. The commission is comprised of seven (7) members which serve a term for seven (7) years. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council pursuant to Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 4, Sections 2-171 – 2-184.

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Most of us, when we picture life beneath the sea, tend to focus our imaginations on the sights—shimmering schools of fish, predatory sharks, luminous reefs. We seem far less concerned with what it sounds like beneath the waves—which is why you may be surprised to learn that marine life has a lot to say.
Indeed, the ocean is rife with the chatter of fish that indulge in a variety of “squawks, burble and pops” according to Robert McCauley, who’s been studying these vocalizations for nearly thirty years. Worldwide, some 800 species of fish are reported to make sounds while engaging in a variety of behaviors: feeding, defending their territory, signaling to others, and mating—to name just a few.
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McCauley was kind enough to share a few examples with Gizmodo. These first two come from groups of Terapontids and Mulloway (Japanese croakers), each engaged in a spawning aggregation. I for one never imagined that fish orgies sounded so much like rusty tubas!
As for why fish babble together, “at the moment, we often simply don’t know,” McCauley said, adding that because sound travels quite well underwater, some of what we perceive to be choruses could be a bunch of soloists, all screaming into the abyss and giving the impression of harmony.
In other cases, the chatter is dense enough that we can be fairly sure the fish are vocalizing as a group. Some fish even have an “acoustic niche,” meaning their calls occur at a distinct frequency not used by others in the area, “so that the intended recipients have more chance of hearing them,” McCauley said.
Clearly, we still have a lot more questions than answers about fish choruses. If, however, scientists ever discover octopuses talking together, there’s no time for academic studies. The uprising must be quashed immediately.


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