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Organizations are rapidly progressing and are employing different techniques to match the needs of the volatile markets. Can Project Management methods help companies to adapt these changes? Are Project Management tools and techniques being updated to meet the needs of the organizations?
The answer would be, Of Course, YES! Project Management has been continually evolving and growing to meet the demands of the projects. Considering the project management field is diverse and is implemented across industries and lines of businesses, no single project management methodology can best fit all the projects. New methods, approaches, solutions, and tools are always maturing every year with modern techniques.
How can you stay updated with the changes and advancements in this field? Here we bring in to you a well-researched article that lists the Top 7 Project Management trends, the trends that are continuing from the previous year and the challenges Project Managers will face in 2019.
What is Project Management? Some say it as caring for a project that has a definite beginning and end. However, this definition is changing. In the future, the role of the Project Manager will not be the same as it is now. They may find themselves taking up more varied responsibilities in an organization. Project managers will prove themselves more valuable to the company.
Companies are considering Project Manager for a permanent organizational or managerial role, including strategizing for the company and even applying their leadership and managerial skills outside of a single project.
The structure of the organizations is not in the same way as in the past. They do not use the same strict roles and hierarchy. They are looking to share the responsibilities of middle-management, and Project Managers are in an excellent position to assist. A PM is equipped with organizational skills that can support the company. (S)He will then contribute more to the value of the company. Thus creating and contributing greater value to an organization.
Developing new solutions to atypical problems.
Project management often requires problem-solving. To solve a problem, the Project Manager will design a new product, solution or workflow. The goal is to make a change for the better. The ability to create is a handy and necessary tool for Project Managers. It allows them to use creativity and innovation to find solutions.
A Project manager who can use innovation and creativity is an asset to the company. They can react with flexibility to a delay or problem. They remove the boundaries applied to their role in the past. They can take on projects of various scales and complexities. Design bespoke solutions for each.
As in the past, the customer remains the priority. But a growing number of companies will focus on improving the skills of their employees. They will invest in training personnel with the goal of speeding up the progress of the organization as a whole. They will undoubtedly include Project Managers with this.
Companies will want to improve the skills of their Project Managers as it means more than Project Management. They could learn more about Finance or management of Human Resources and could learn to improve products. Organizations will invest in the up-skilling of teams and individuals. The training will need to be of high quality. The company relies on this to maintain a high level of Project management expected in 2019.
Companies may need many skills for a Project Management Office. They can find workers with these skills in many places. Thanks to technology, these workers do not need to be in the same physical location. They can find these skilled workers anywhere in the world with the help of Virtual Teams.
Virtual communication platforms are more stable than at any time before which means that individuals can work in different locations in the world or even in different time zones. It has many benefits as there will be no more traveling, logistic and other administrative costs. Organizations realize this potential. They are leveraging the power of these skills in the form of remote workers and teams. While this is not new to 2019, expect an explosion in their use.
The Project Manager of 2019 is going to face projects of dizzying complexity as they are no longer completed using traditional methods. Industries will expect the Project Manager of 2019 to be dynamic and flexible. As market forces change, so will the shape of the project. As consumer expectations change so will the direction of the project. It is likely that there will be no “one size fits all” solutions to projects in 2019.
Mature project management professionals are dynamic, not rigid. Flexible but consistent. They need to be able to combine traditional methods with new approaches. They will need to know when to apply the old and when to implement the new. To be able to read the situation and select the method based on the value it will create for the company.
Is the job of the Project Manager becoming more complex? Yes. But their skills also increase their value to the company and ensure a better product.
Emotional Intelligence is becoming more significant for Project Managers. But what is it?
People with Emotional-intelligence display unique qualities. They get the best out of themselves and others because they can understand and discipline themselves. They know how they and their work affects others. They have excellent social skills and can motivate others. They display empathy and kindness.
Emotional intelligence encourages cooperation in both teams and between individuals as they avoid a single-minded approach. They see the bigger picture and know that their actions impact others. They work along with others to achieve a more successful final product.
This is sometimes seen as a "soft-skill." It can be more important than understanding text on a computer screen.
A Project Manager may have strong organization skills. But Organizers and recruiters now value Emotional-intelligence highly. They will now look for Project Managers with this skill set.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning were the major trends of 2018. They will increase their dominance during 2019.
Will Project Managers use Artificial intelligence?
Yes. Project Managers will use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Project managers need to make accurate decisions. AI will help them to do this. As AI technology improves, so will their predictions. The more precise their predictions, the more accurate the decisions.
Automation is becoming very important to businesses as it works in cooperation with AI. Industries will build systems using Automation. Artificial intelligence will use the data from these systems to make decisions which means that data-logic will make the decisions. Human intuition will be less vital.
These changes will affect Project Management. AI and Machine Learning will provide Project Managers with relevant information. They will be able to predict problems before they arise which will give them a big advantage. They will solve problems with higher speed and accuracy.
Which previous trends are likely to continue in 2019?
Traditional project management methods have been very successful. They have led to permanent adoption by organizations. What are some of these trends?
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) for better productivity & decision-making.
AI has made incredible progress during the last two years. This progress will continue during the next 12 months as large corporations already use AI technologies. The industry will make even greater use of them. They will then filter down to smaller organizations affecting our daily lives.
Project Managers will use Artificial Intelligence to a more significant effect in 2019. Particularly their ability to predict future patterns based on today's data.
2. Digitization and real-time updates.
Digitization means making all data available in electronic form. This complete data is essential to industries today. Data gives decision makers the power to make better decisions. During 2019 accurate data will become even more critical. Organizations will mainly use this data to make early decisions. They know that initial choices will give them a significant advantage especially if they can make these decisions before their competitors.
How will this data affect Project Managers? Project management software needs accurate data. This data equips the Project Manager with tools and allows them to understand projects better. Thanks to this data, they can plan projects well. They can predict the success of the changes they make. They can design workflows that will benefit production and allows them to make accurate decisions in complex projects.
3. Use of Kanban boards in agile projects.
Kanban is now famous as a project management technique because of its extensive use in agile projects. Kanban boards will be more and more popular as their use in various types of projects becomes known. Kanban boards show in real-time the current workload. They display the current work-in-progress. They can also explain where projects are experiencing delays. Kanban Boards provide a status update of projects at a glance. These are then shared with managers and team leaders. It is an excellent method of communication.
1. Emphasis on Emotional Intelligence.
Many books and seminars explain the importance of Emotional intelligence. During 2019, knowing this theory will not be necessary. But, the application of this knowledge will be essential. Workers can learn Project Management methods at a school. However, individuals need to concentrate more on themselves to develop emotional skills. Workers who can do this contribute better to teamwork. They get the best out of their fellow-workers. They support others during projects.
The workplace of 2019 will require them to show a flexible approach. This will need to apply or blend more than one path. Combination of predictive and adaptive approach in projects would be essential to accomplish the project deliverables. Project Managers who can implement more than one method will increase their value to a company. It leaves them with the decision to apply the best-suited result-oriented approach at any point in the project.
The figure shows a high adaption rate for Agile & Hybrid approaches in the projects.
The successful acquisition and employment of remote teams is key to any project. It is one of the most significant processes in current project management.
To execute a successful project, organizations need efforts from their skilled teams. These project teams can integrate for the project irrespective of their location of work. Virtual team concept binds these team members from a remote location. Thus, giving them full flexibility of doing the job by sitting at their location of preference.
What challenges will Project Managers Face in 2019?
Project management is changing to meet the challenges of 2019 which will lead to more significant opportunities and expansion for businesses. Companies will continue to use current Project Management methods for years despite the impact of recent industrial, commercial and technological, changes. They need to be able to make accurate decisions and strategies.
￼Project management trends are driven by business trends. And hence, it is important to align the project strategy to current and new project trends.
Finally, I would like to mention again that project management is now on the way to maturity. More and more organizations are adopting project management principles. Past successes have been seen and proven by corporates in projects by applying PM principles.
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The Concord Fire Department Training Bureau strives to maintain the highest level of proficiency in Emergency Medical Treatment, firefighting operations, and rescue techniques. In accordance with standards and criteria established at the federal, state and local level, the Training Bureau is responsible for monitoring these changing requirements, and implementing training activities to ensure the department is well prepared for all hazards.
The Concord Fire Department follows a structured Annual Training Plan which provides concentrated training programs in four areas: Emergency Medical Treatment, Fire Suppression, Specialty Rescue, and Professional Development.
Emergency Medical Technicians complete a 72 hour program taught by Concord Fire Department Instructor Coordinators and Concord Hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. David Hirsch. Paramedics complete a unique 72 hour program hosted in conjunction with Concord Hospital which provides training in their Simulation Lab on techniques in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and advanced medical procedures designed to be used at emergency scenes.
Concord Firefighters train in a Live Fire Training Structure which was designed and built by firefighters. The structure is designed to ensure our members are trained appropriately and, more importantly, safely, in all aspects of fire suppression. Performance standards are used to reinforce proficiency in basic operational skills. Firefighter survival skills, such as calling a “Mayday” and Rapid Intervention, a technique used to rescue a firefighter from burning buildings or collapse scenarios, are practiced on an a regular basis, as the safety of our members is vital.
In 2012, Concord Firefighters have received over 4,000 hours of specialty rescue training through the New Hampshire Fire Academy thanks to a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. Training areas included Incident Command, Rope Rescue Operations, Swift-Water Rescue Operations, Confined Space Rescue Operations, and Hazardous Materials Operations.
On-going Professional Development provides training through the New Hampshire Fire Academy’s Company Officer I & II programs. These programs prepare our members for promotion to leadership positions in our Command Staff. Local and national experts deliver an additional 12 hours of education specific to leadership skills for our Company Officers.
The Training Bureau continually researches new equipment, methods, and technology that will improve operational functions and ensure the safety of all personnel.

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Washington DC (USA): President Donald Trump’s new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary US travel ban, US officials said Tuesday, citing the latest draft in circulation. Trump is expected to sign the executive order in the coming days.
Citizens of six other predominantly Muslim countries — Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen — will remain on the travel ban list, said the officials.

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Founded by Francis Aloysius O'Leary MBE (1931–2000) a Roman Catholic priest and missionary who founded the St Joseph's Hospice Association, an international network of hospices known as Jospice.
Father O'Leary was born June 18 1931 in Crosby, Liverpool, England, the youngest of three children. At the age of 11, he entered the seminary of Mill Hill Fathers at Freshfield. He later attended seminaries at Burn Hall, County Durham, and St Joseph's College in Roosendaal, Netherlands. Father O'Leary was ordained on 8 July 1956. After earning a post-graduate degree from Glasgow University in 1960, he was posted to Pakistan.
Father O'Leary was assigned as a missionary in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. In 1962, while attending to a sick woman in an empty mud hut, he realized the need for a hospice care facility. In 1964, he opened the first hospice in Rawalpindi. After receiving advice from Mother Teresa, he obtained loans and donations to establish more facilities. Father O'Leary established several hospices in Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras and Guatemala. He also founded three facilities in England.
In 1973, Father O'Leary was the subject of the British television program This Is Your Life.
In 1974 the UK Jospice opened in Thornton, near Crosby.It was Father O'Leary's legacy to provide love and compassionate care to people of any faith and those without faith in the last weeks of their life.
He was awarded the 1974 Daniel Carrion Medal for his medical work in Peru.
In 1996, he was awarded an MBE membership.
Father O'Leary died at age 69 on October 4, 2000.
The leader of England's Roman Catholics, Archbishop Vincent Nichols was a cousin of Father O'Leary, and is current president of the Jospice organisation.
Read all about Father O'Leary on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_O'Leary and if you have something of interest to tell us about him why not add to his record.

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We have performed modernization of the PKN ORLEN marine Fuel Terminal in Swinoujscie, in III stages, with adaptation of technological installations for the loading of crude oil on tankers. The terminal is used to unload the rail transport of crude oil, storage and maritime expedition. The main goal of modernization has been achieved – transfer capacity increased to 4 rail transports (up to 5 000 t) per day.

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Vysal, a division of UFH (UK) Limited, provides an efficient underfloor heating solution whatever your requirements.
We design all of our own products and are proud of the fact that all of our heating elements and market leading thermostats are 100% Made in Britain.
We have dedicated staff who design heating schemes and prepare quotations to meet every requirement whether it be a small bathroom to a large property development. We can usually supply a fixed price written quotation for smaller projects by return. Please contact our helpful sales advisors by telephone, e-mail or fax to request a scheme design / quotation FOC and without obligation.
Vysal’s extensive range is always tailored to the individual requirements of a particular application so we supply each scheme from stock held at our factory in Wiltshire. We can usually deliver within 24 hours or you can collect if you wish to.
Direct acting type of electric underfloor heating systems are amongst the most efficient forms of space heating and are the environmentally and ecological responsible choice.
Electric underfloor heating systems are one of only two systems recognised by the Government’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) as having the necessary parameters to qualify for inclusion into the SAP calculation – the other being storage heater systems with radiant panels built in and which are controlled as a single unit.
Electric underfloor heating is recognised by Estate Agents as a benefit that adds value and saleability to a property.

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When it became known that it was possible to create a 3D printer firearms more than one began to worry seriously about the dangers that could entail the use of this technology. Now to the list of problems with these machines you must add one very important: keys and locks.
A couple of engineers have developed Photobump, a software that can scan the same structure thanks to the image of a lock and create a plastic key that gives access to the gate that blocks. Their work will be presented the month coming to a Convention of Locksmiths in Holland.
In the world of Locksmiths there is a technique called bumping. This consists in Insert a wrench with the lowest position which become pistons and then give him a small blow to blow up all the contrapistones. Although it was discovered some time, it was not until 2002 when it began to use illegally.
The main advantage of this system is that It is quiet and does not force the Pistons the lock so it is very subtle. The downside is that it is as simple as using a more sophisticated locking system to end the problem. With this technology, and a printer 3D of the lot, is shown that make a key bumping is anyone.
Of course, the creators of this software not intended to release its software that either learn to bypass a lock but that want to raise awareness to the Guild of the problems involving the Pistons locks: been outdated and anyone with a bit of skill is able to skip them.

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text: A Westward Expedition is a musical tribute to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Louis and Clark expedition and its mission to explore the uncharted West. After a powerful introduction, the main theme is introduced in a spirited Allegro section, portraying the excitement as the Corps of Discovery set out on its westward journey. This is followed by the lush and beautiful Andante section, which depicts the thousands of miles of spectacular mountains, rivers and wildlife encountered along the route. The anticipation and thrill of reaching the Pacific Ocean (upon arriving at what is now the state of Oregon) is brought to life with a recapitulation of the opening theme, bringing the historic journey to an exciting end.

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From increasingly frequent heat waves and intense storms to sea level rise and biodiversity loss, climate change is already impacting societies across the world, providing an uncomfortable preview of an unstable climate future. Climate change is an existential threat as it risks disrupting the remarkably stable temperatures that have allowed human civilisation to flourish over the past 16,000 years.
To adequately respond to climate change we must decarbonise the entire economy, and recarbonise our soils and ecosystems as soon as humanly possible. The build-up of historical emissions and the Paris Agreement’s emphasis on “negative emissions technologies” that remove carbon from the atmosphere, mean that societies must go beyond complete decarbonisation to actively reduce atmospheric carbon by becoming net positive. This can be achieved largely through the use of renewable technologies, but also through methods like carbon capture, afforestation and regenerative agriculture. Businesses as well as governments have a role to play in this process, and since environmental impacts will negatively disrupt operations, it is within their interest to lead the way in zero carbon and net positive approaches. The challenge of climate change is global and complex. Industries, governments, citizens and communities will need to collaborate on an unprecedented scale in order to both mitigate and adapt to its effects.
In a world marked by climate instability, much is uncertain. Disruption will come in a variety of ways: through upheaval of fundamental systems, including energy, food, transport and economics; from the impacts of climate change on human settlements, infrastructure and supply of resources; from societal, regulatory and attitude shifts; and from increasingly radical political responses to the crisis.
Global average temperatures have been increasing steadily in the last 150 years: 2016 was the hottest year since records began, reaching 0.99°C above the mid-twentieth century mean. The world’s nine warmest years since records began have all occurred since 2005, and the five warmest since 2010.
It now seems close to impossible that we will meet the target of 1.5°C of warming. A 2018 landmark report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said this would involve bringing CO2 emissions down by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030. Beyond 2°C, the Earth’s non-linear feedback loops and tipping points, such as melting sea-ice and the release of reserves of methane in permafrost and seabeds, become very difficult to predict. The fear is that they could lock us into major and potentially irreversible changes, and trigger runaway climate change – a scenario commonly referred to as ‘Hothouse Earth’.
Those who will be most affected by the impact of climate change are often those least responsible for it. Oxfam estimates that the poorest half of the global population is responsible for 10% of global emissions, while the richest 10% of humanity are responsible for 51%.
Over 100 influential businesses have joined the RE100: a collaborative, global initiative striving for businesses to run on 100% renewable energy, launched in 2014.
Other companies have set targets to become ‘net positive’. These include carpet manufacturer Interface, which since 1994 has reduced the carbon impact of its products by 60%, and also Unilever and Ikea.
Some countries are also decarbonising. Sweden and Denmark obtain approximately 50% of electricity from renewable sources, whereas Costa Rica has nearly all of its electricity from renewable sources and is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2021. Saudi Arabia, the 11th most oil-dependent nation in the world, has said it wants to “end its addiction to oil”, without giving a timeline.
A growing suspicion of globalisation and multilateralism is threatening international agreements on climate change, epitomised by President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris Climate Agreement in 2017.
While progress on decarbonisation has accelerated in recent years it is clear that the pace of change is inadequate. In the words of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, “climate change is moving faster than we are”.
Climate change will shape the 21st century regardless of whether climate targets are met, either through mitigation or adaptation to a world characterised by violent climate disruption.
It is also transforming the operational context for every organisation on the planet. As well as its direct physical impacts, it is affecting where people live, their capacity to work, feed and nourish themselves, and relationships between people and powers.
As understanding of the implications of climate change grows, the pressure on governments and institutions to act is rising, along with accountability or comeuppance, including uprisings, for any failure to do so. These pressures - from civil society, regulators, investors and legislators - are fundamentally reshaping the context in which countries and companies operate. Any forward-planning business has to start preparing for inevitable disruption, or else risk losing the societal license to operate. Targets should therefore be informed by what’s required to decarbonise rapidly, over what’s achievable.
Climate leadership is already being defined in terms of tackling direct emissions and more by efforts to be actively net positive and restorative.
Climate change will also require widespread adaptation of key services and infrastructure. The most expensive adaptation measures involve modifying infrastructure and improving coastal and flood protection. Costs will not necessarily be highest where vulnerability is greatest, but in regions with lots of infrastructure that needs to be climate-proofed.
For businesses, how will the supply of essential commodities be affected? What new products, services or business models will succeed in a world that is responding to climate change? How will climate change threaten the licence to operate of certain businesses?
Is climate action compatible with current ways of doing business, oriented around the relentless pursuit of economic growth? If so, are radical new socio-economic and business approaches needed?
Is there a gap between public understandings of the threat of climate change and current climate action? If so, what are the barriers to this and how can they be overcome?
Given the stark inequalities in carbon emissions, are ideas of “climate justice” sufficiently embedded within climate change agreements? How can those in richer countries help poorer countries mitigate and adapt to climate change?
The window of opportunity to create a sustainable world, one in which people everywhere can lead fulfilling lives on a healthy planet, seems narrower than ever before. To navigate the turbulent times ahead, read about the 'Climate Crisis and Migration' in the Future of Sustainability.
Really useful summary on climate change - especially in the context of business and how different industries are reacting. Thanks!


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One of the best ways to achieve a straightened smile with the least amount of trouble is to wear Invisalign braces, as this innovative system fixes the positioning of teeth without the need for a clunky, unattractive, uncomfortable metal framework. Read below to learn more about this advanced orthodontic treatment, and call Hilton Head Dental Team in Hilton Head Island, SC, if you are interested in Invisalign.
Invisalign is an orthodontic system that requires the patient to wear a series of plastic, molded, tooth-shaped trays over a set period of time which can range from six months to over a year, depending on the individual's orthodontic needs. The trays have grooves for the teeth that encourage them to change position slowly and gently, and as they conform to the mold of each Invisalign tray, the teeth settle into their new alignment. The result is a straighter, more properly arranged set of teeth that you can feel confident about!
- You are in good general dental health with strong bone tissue, which can be confirmed by your Hilton Head Island dentist.
- Your orthodontic problem is relatively minor, such as a small gap between the front teeth, a slight protrusion, or a bit of crowding.
- You have the discipline to wear a plastic tray at least 20 to 22 hours per day.
Sometimes Invisalign braces are called “invisible” braces because many people don’t notice that you’re wearing them—at least not until you are up close and personal with them. This is one of the reasons why it’s such an in-demand orthodontic treatment. Another major benefit to Invisalign is that it gives you certain freedoms that you can’t get with standard metal braces. For instance, you can remove them to eat, brush, and floss properly each day.
Once you make the decision to straighten your teeth using Invisalign braces, the next step is to have your dentist model your smile to create the plastic trays you’ll need to wear. Call (843) 681-9666 today to schedule an appointment at Hilton Head Dental Team in Hilton Head Island, SC, to get the process started!


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New Zealand changed forever on the afternoon of Friday 15 March when a ‘lone wolf’ gunman entered a Christchurch city mosque with an automatic weapon and opened fire on the people inside. He then drove across the city centre and attacked another mosque, killing and injuring many more.
It was only through the incredible bravery and quick thinking of two police officers that the gunman was apprehended before he could commit even more unspeakable acts across the city.
The response from the NZ Police was incredible: first responders were armed and on the scene within six minutes, and the armed offender squad arrived within 10 minutes. But it took almost an hour for every city school and public building to be confirmed as being in lockdown.
Over the coming weeks and months there will be a number of logistical issues that will be raised as a result of this terrible tragedy – including the systems at our public spaces for securing premises against a potential terrorist attack.
Another area of concern will be the security of our regional air services. Air New Zealand was forced to cancel its turboprop services from Christchurch following the shootings, saying it was “not possible to screen customers and their baggage”. How will our aviation security services react to this new level of threat?
In New Zealand, we thought or at least hoped that terrorist attacks of this scale would never happen here – but now they have, and we have to adapt.
Finally, our sincere condolences to the Dexion NZ team after the sudden passing of their business leader, Craig Landon. We were shocked and saddened by the news as we had many dealings with Craig over the years. He was an astute businessman and a true gentleman. The industry will miss him.

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Blended with classic and modern architecture, Suite Family Room offers a wide living space for you and your family at a 47-m2 area. The large and wide room with an advantageous location is impressing with its elegant decoration. Having a fantastic forest and land view, your room offers quality and comfort for its guests.
Our Hotel has totally 38 Suite Family Rooms with balcony.

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Offtopic but you're right - maybe i'm oldschool but I don't think that it should be the right way to distribute a update which blocks the symptom with the knowledge that I sacrifice other working parts of the main os. If you read the changelog ( or better to talk about the issue log ) its like a medicament supply document: "For risks and side effects ask the programmer or Microsoft" Yes, it was only for example but I think it is. I tried ( in the past ) to learn how to build myown Shellextention there are so many different handles etc pp. which also change partially from windows to windows. Look at Ave's WSB there is great guy who need to update every stupid windows version the shellhack scripts that they work with the new windows 1903 - or make themes compatible with it. In the frontend of a design you wont the the difference but behind things changed. Try out mach2 and search the web about the complete list of windows features and you will see how much dead or sleeping stuff/features are already there much of it changes or modified the ui itself.
I hope to understand your question the right way: Because it's beeing harder and harder for BigMuscle to keep Aeroglass working on Major Windows 10 releases. With every Windows Release Microsoft changed a couple of things which broke Aeroglass. Most of Aeroglass users keep waiting or stay the version which is working with Aeroglass.
Yes I have a NVIDIA Card. Thanks for the tip!

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text: Tahoe Model Works. TMW-011 5' Wheelbase Arch Bar Trucks, Frame only. Available with RP-25 Wheel Sets, Semi-Scale Wheel Sets (.088 wide), or Frame Only. Trucks feature one-piece acetal plastic moldings with separate brake shoe detail. See the Tahoe Trucks page on our Website Main Page, Left side for Tahoe Information Flyers and truck user lists. Please note that trucks purchased with wheelsets are subject to availability. NOTE: Priced per pair. Westerfield Models now offers volume discounts on Tahoe Model Works Trucks. For 1-3 Frames, the price is Standard. For 4-8 Frames, price is $4.50 ea, use COUPON Code: TMW-FRAME-4TO8. For 9-14 Frames, price is $4.25 ea, use COUPON Code: TMW-FRAME-9TO14. For 15-20 Frames, price is $3.90 ea, use COUPON Code: TMW-FRAME-15TO20. For 21-25 Frames, price is $3.65 ea, use COUPON Code: TMW-FRAME-21TO25. For 26 Frames and up, price is $3.45 ea, COUPON Code: TMW-FRAME-26UP.

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♪ Shingles falling on my drivewa-y ♪ We're getting a new roof. I can honestly say yesterday I didn't have a roof over my head. It's been quite an experience.
Yesterday things were just flying off the roof. Shingles, styrofoam insulation, gutters, nails were laying all across the lawn and on our driveway. It took the crew about four hours to clean up their mess. I can't complain about their work. They moved all of my potted plants and yard decorations before beging to work and covered the windows with plywood to protect it from the debry.
They were banging so hard that some of our pictures fell, luckly nothing broke. Emilia even managed to take a nap while they were working on the roof right above her room. Go figure!
The scarriest part was getting out of the house. I had to yell to get the crew's attention so I could run out to my car without being hit by debris.
Today they are laying down the radiant barriew, which should really help with our heating and cooling bills. The reflection from the sun was so bright, the crew had to wear sunglasses while installing it.
I'm really impressed by the equilibrium they have. They run up and down the steep roof without a second thought. I've seen them lean forward standing on the edge of the roof with an electric saw and cutting wood. Scarry!

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Cleaning the bathroom is perhaps one of the most undesirable chores for most people. It can get smelly and musty real quick in there, and because many of the surfaces get wet at some point, the entire bathroom is prime breeding ground for mold and mildew.
But the fact remains that you have to keep your bathroom clean. If not, then you’ll be compromising the health and safety of everyone who uses it. Here are some tips to keep your bathroom and toilets clean and smelling fresh.
Soap scum, hardened toothpaste stains, and excess hair products are just a few of the things you have to contend with when cleaning your bathroom sink. Thankfully, they are rather easy to deal with using some all-purpose bathroom cleaner or even the trusted combination of baking soda, water, and vinegar. Just scrub lightly and wash thoroughly to keep your sink sparkling clean. Dry the sink using a microfiber cloth to make sure that you get every bit of moisture. In fact, it’s a good idea to keep a small microfiber towel hanging nearby so that you can easily wipe the sink dry after minor usage, like washing your hands or rinsing a razor. Make sure to include the faucet and other fixtures to keep them shiny and looking brand new.
The bathtub is an even more notorious magnet for soap scum and other similar stains. Make sure to rinse the tub thoroughly and then wipe it down after use because letting water droplets sit and dry on their own will cause water stains; the dampness will also attract mold and make scum accumulate faster. Use a microfiber towel for a faster job of drying. Schedule a deep-cleaning about once a month; simply use the same baking soda mixture and scrub with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth. Tougher stains can be dealt with using a combination of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda or borax and lemon juice (the latter works amazingly against rust stains). Afterwards, simply rinse thoroughly with clean, warm water and then dry completely.
For the shower stall, the main thing you have to keep clean are the walls and the floor. Again, the trusty baking soda mixture can solve most minor stains. You should also make sure to wash the shower curtain every week to prevent mold and mildew from growing, especially on the bottom edges.
If you have a glass or fiberglass shower door, the main concern would be water stains. However, these can be prevented if you dry them immediately after taking a shower. Make sure to use non-abrasive cleaners for hard-to-remove stains and microfiber cloths since these are gentle enough not to scratch the surface.
The trick to keeping the toilet bowl cleaner is to take your time. Let whatever the product you’re using sit for a couple of hours at least to let it work its magic, loosening gunk and grime and killing germs. This makes it easier for you to scrub the deposits and stains away. Use a sturdy and curved brush so you can reach under the rim. Once thoroughly clean, follow it up with a disinfectant, then wipe it dry.
For daily care, it’s ideal to spray some disinfectant on the toilet rims, seat, lid, and even the outside of the bowl. You can either spray it directly or pour a small amount on a cleaning cloth and wipe it on these surfaces. For the occasional dribbles from the gentlemen in the household, keep a wiping cloth handy. You can also use an old toothbrush and some disinfectant to deal with the hidden drops that may have dried up.
For other parts of the bathroom that don’t get wet that often — like the floor and walls of the toilet area, for example — just make sure that you get to mop and wipe them about once or twice a month with a disinfectant. This prevents the dirt from accumulating and also keeps the bathroom smelling clean.
It may not be everyone’s most favorite task, but it is an essential one. Hopefully, with these tips, you can keep your bathroom clean with ease.
You can learn more about the best toilet cleaner here: https://toiletplanner.com/best-toilet-bowl-cleaner/.
Nice & smart designs. I will follow your instruction. Thanks a lot for sharing.
I had no idea borax and lemon juice works against rust stains. I am also going to look into the baking soda solutions you mentioned (for proportions)….I’d much rather use these natural ingredients.
Hi Becky, I did it every time in my way. But after reading this article, I found here some useful tips which are more potential for cleaning bathroom. I will apply these from today. Thanks for the sharing such an informative article.


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I lived in Japan. I lived in northern Japan. I lived in Fukushima prefecture. I lived in a town on the train line in Fukushima prefecture.
Every sentence I just wrote describes when I spent three years of my life, but each is also very narrow and specific. If someone said to me, “I’m moving to Japan. What do I need to take?” well, that gets complicated. The snow boots I desperately needed for the unplowed winter streets would be foolish in balmy Okinawa. What is readily available and/or socially acceptable in Tokyo is not going to be true in a small city without a McDonalds or a Starbucks. Yet because I lived in a city on the train line, getting to those restaurants was far more doable than it was for the next town over.
I’ve been asked what I would recommend someone to take when they are moving to my area.
Japan is a seat of fashion…if you’re size 4 or smaller and have a boyish figure. I learned to walk by the high end stores because even if I found anything that fit on my size 12 frame, it wouldn’t look good on my hourglass figure. There are some places where clothes will be available. But at first, bring clothes.
Note: Bring layers. In general, Japanese buildings are poorly insulated and poorly heated.
2. Bring a black suit with a white button up shirt for the formal occasions.
The Japanese are very formal, and there is likely to be some sort of ceremony. The cool mismatched gray suits currently in vogue in the U.S. stick out like a sore thumb there.
Japanese women have tiny feet. My older sister had no trouble finding shoes for her size 6.5 feet. I didn’t inherit quite the same gene. While size 8.5 puts me squarely at normal on the spectrum for U.S. women’s feet, I was Big Foot in Japan. Still, sometimes I found a size I could squeeze into. And when it came to sneakers I could just shop in the men’s department. On the other hand, my poor coworker with size 10.5 feet was in even worse shape. There was exactly one store (Shimamura) that sold shoes in her size. Bonus: remember you’ll need twice as many shoes there because you have to have indoor and outdoor ones.
Note: definitely bring a good pair of snow boots. It will not be a purchase you regret.
a. Deodorant – Do you like U.S. deodorant? Then buy it in the U.S. The Japanese use a spray bottle thing.
b. Foundation…maybe – What is your skin tone? If it isn’t strikingly pale, you’ll want to bring your own foundation. In the homogeneous society of Japan, many cosmetics companies carry exactly one shade of foundation.
c. Tampons – They have them in Japan, but they aren’t the same. I’ll leave it at that.
5. Bring something that reminds you of home. It will just make you happier. For my sister that was her quilt. For me that was as much of my library as I could justify. Take what makes you happy.
1. Tank tops – modest women in Japan do not show their shoulders.
2. Shampoo, conditioner, or soap – They have good quality products there. Don’t waste the space.
Thanks for sharing your list with the Velvet Ashes community! Blessings!
I used to live in “balmy” Okinawa – (over 30 years ago), so it was fun for me that you mentioned it. It’s true, so much depends on where you are going within a country, not just what country you are going to. Enjoyed your post!
Absolutely! I doubt you’ll need snow boots there! On the other hand, because of the heavy American presence, I’m guessing a lot of what I would have considered American luxuries are also easier to get. Thanks for the comment!
Probably they ARE easier to get… but I was too little, then (although I remember there WERE things we couldn’t get) – and now I haven’t lived there in 30 years, so I can’t really speak to that at all.

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iDR-4 and iDR-8 are 16 x 16 matrix mixers with an extensive array of audio management tools designed to reduce the need for additional devices for an installation, or carried in the hire inventory. Allen & Heath preamps, 24bit converters and fixed DSP architecture ensure that concert-quality low-latency sound is delivered efficiently to where it is needed.
The iDR can send a user defined serial command when a preset is recalled. An example would be to trigger a video switcher when the iDR routes audio (audio switching).
A microphone connected to an i/p has its level reduced to 0 automatically until a switch is pressed.The switch opens the mic channel which is routed to the required zone(s).
Phantom power needs to be selected in the power up configuration in order to avoid pops and clicks being transmitted to the loudspeakers.
The PL Calculator is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that calculates the viability of a PL network.
It is possible to use a PL device on a local iDR unit to control level and preset recall on a remote iDR unit.
iDR System Manager is a software interface allowing for control and management of iDR units. System Manager enables the operator to Adjust, Set, Store and Recall settings in the iDR Unit(s). A complete system can be designed and realised allowing useful functions such as password protection, offline editing, multiple unit interconnection and function pairing and recalls.
1. Mic-Pre settings not stored in current settings after preset recall – Fixed.
2. PL Chain reset time set back to 1 second.
3. Fixed ‘cannot create orphaned object-PL-11’ bug.
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100% natural, this overnight detox oil flushes out toxins and strengthens the skin capacity for self defence against external aggressors.
Rich in Omega 6 and Vitamin E, this nutritious oil helps tired skin to regenerate itself overnight to reveal a refreshed complexion in the morning. You can say goodbye to dull and tired skin affected by the daily skin aggressors: pollution, sun exposure, stress, lack of sleep. This 100% natural detox oil contains essential oils of neroli, lavender, carrot, white sandalwood and petitgrain.
Suitable for all skin types, this dry oil texture never feels sticky on the skin and penetrates deep into the skin whilst flushing pollutant out through the night. You all in one solution for dull, stressed and uneven skin.
Use in the evening on cleansed skin.
Warm 6 drops in the palm of your hand, then massage onto cleansed face and neck. Optional: follow up with moisturiser.
Tip: Apply a few drops before the Caudalie Instant Detox Mask to increase the results.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Farnesol (07-49-05)*.

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BOEM's Alaska Region Office is responsible for managing the development of oil, natural gas, renewable energy and mineral resources on Alaska's Outer Continental Shelf in an environmentally and economically responsible way. It manages programs relating to lease management, exploration plans, environmental science, environmental analysis and resource evaluation.
The Alaska Region works to promote safety, protect the environment and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement.
Alaska Water Quality Standards Program: Includes atable with changes to Alaska Water Quality Standards that are currently under EPA review, are expected to be submitted to EPA for review in the near future, or were recently reviewed by EPA.
EPA Outer Continental Shelf Permits for Oil and Gas Exploration: EPA issued the final Beaufort and Chukchi general permits for wastewater discharges from oil and gas exploration on the Beaufort Sea outer continental shelf and contiguous state waters and on the Chukchi Sea outer continental shelf.
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for harassment and impact on marine mammals: provides permits, conservation plans, and enforcement procedures for the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Marine Mammal Authorization Program for incidental take of marine mammals. The Marine Mammal Authorization Program (MMAP) provides an annual exemption for the accidental injury or mortality of marine mammals.
Marine Protected Areas: Alaska Marine or coastal environments that are afforded some degree of legal protection for natural and/or cultural resources.
Laws & Regulations: Delivers vital public and military engineering services; partnering in peace and war to strengthen the United States’ security, energize the economy and reduce risks from disasters. The mission in the Alaska District is to serve the public interest in the state, providing responsive, quality service by balancing protection and reasonable use of aquatic resources through professional administration of the Regulatory Program.
Any entity planning to place structures or conduct work in navigable waters of the United States, or dump, place or deposit dredged or fill material in waters of the United States must first obtain a permit from the Corps of Engineers.
District 17 (Alaska) Conducts offshore oil and hazardous spill response and coordination in addition search and rescue, security and law enforcement.
Protect people and the environment from the risks of hazardous materials transportation. To do this, we establish national policy, set and enforce standards, educate, and conduct research to prevent incidents. We also prepare the public and first responders to reduce consequences if an incident does occur.
The Alaska Office is responsible for enacting the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which provides a critical safety net for America’s native fish, wildlife and plants.
The Statewide Environmental Management Office is responsible for the development and implementation of environmental policy and procedures.
Alaska Resources Library and Information Services provides universal access to natural and cultural resources information.
Worst Case Discharge (WCD) for exploratory and development drilling operations is the daily rate of an uncontrolled flow of natural gas and oil from all producible reservoirs into the open wellbore.
An Exploration Plan describes all exploration activities planned by an operator for a specific lease(s), the timing of these activities, information concerning drilling vessels, the location of each well, and an analysis of both offshore and onshore impacts that may occur as a result of the plan's implementation.
A Development and Production Plan (DPP) is a plan that describes development and production activities proposed by an operator for a lease or group of leases. The description includes the timing of these activities, information concerning drilling vessels, the location of each proposed well or production platform or other structure, and an analysis of both offshore and onshore impacts that may occur as a result of the plan's implementation.
The Environment Program Office's two Environmental Analysis sections conduct environmental impact assessments of proposed OCS activities, such as lease sales, exploration plans, and applications to conduct seismic surveys. Analysts review proposals for compliance with relevant Federal regulations and laws and consult with other Federal, state, and local governments, and with federally recognized tribes.
OSRR to improve the methods and technologies used for oil spill detection, containment, treatment, recovery and cleanup. The OSRR program is a cooperative effort bringing together funding and expertise from research partners in government agencies, industry and the international community. The Response Research Unit (RRU) manages the National Oil Spill Response Research and Renewable Energy Test Facility (Ohmsett).
NOAA and BSEE developed the Environmental Response Management Application (ERMA) AS an online mapping tool that integrates both static and real-time data, such as Environmental Sensitivity Index maps, ship locations, weather, and ocean currents, in a centralized, easy-to-use format for environmental responders and decision makers.
OR&R has initiated the Arctic JAT and assisted the Arctic Council, Canada, and Norway in developing Arctic spill response techniques and planning for spills in Arctic waters.
OR&R is the lead science adviser to the U.S. Coast Guard during oil spill response operations in Alaska and maintains a role on the Alaska Regional Response Team.
District Response Advisory Team (DRAT): with expertise in spill management, response equipment, and response techniques, DRAT's main responsibility is to provide support to the Federal On Scene Commander during oil spills and HAZMAT releases in the 17th District.
Alaska Regional Response Team (ARRT): As an advisory board to the Federal On Scene Coordinator, the ARRT provides federal, state, and local governmental agencies with means to participate in response to pollution incidents.
Preparedness and Response: PHMSA provides technical expertise to industry and works closely with the response community to ensure the transportation system remains safe.
Spill Response and Restoration Program: Service Environmental Contaminant Specialists identify sensitive areas that provide important habitat for fish and wildlife, help guide protection and cleanup efforts to ensure that impacts to natural resources are minimized, and oversee rehabilitation of affected wildlife.
The SEMS is a nontraditional, performance-focused tool for integrating and managing offshore operations. The purpose of SEMS is to enhance the safety of operations by reducing the frequency and severity of accidents..
The Safety and Environmental Management Systems II (SEMS II) final rule enhances the original SEMS rule, also known as the Workplace Safety Rule, that was issued in October 2010, providing greater protection by supplementing operators' SEMS programs with employee training, empowering field level personnel with safety management decisions and strengthening auditing procedures by requiring them to be completed by independent third parties.
Mission is to assure safe and healthful workplaces by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Collaboration Teams: Collaborations with scientists from Federal, State, academic, NGO, and industry organizations collectively advance the research areas outlined in the IARPC 5-year plan.
Marine environmental protection: The Marine Environmental Protection program develops and enforces regulations to avert the introduction of invasive species into the maritime environment, stop unauthorized ocean dumping, and prevent oil and chemical spills. This program is complemented by the Marine Safety program’s pollution prevention activities.
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG): The Coast Guard proposed regulations would require certain vessels engaged in OCS activities to develop, implement, and maintain a vessel-specific safety and environmental management system (SEMS).
The Coast Guard is in the midst of implementing the Marine Safety Enhancement Plan (MSEP). The MSEP is a multi-layered, several-year comprehensive program to enhance Marine Safety systems, knowledge, and processes in order to be more effective and efficient in promoting safe, secure, and environmentally sound maritime commerce. Specific tasks include bolstering inspector and investigator capacity, improving technical competencies, reinvigorating industry partnerships, improving mariner credentialing services, and expanding rulemaking capability to meet current and future needs of the maritime public and industry.


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Loch Awe has, we believe, an unrivaled abundance of wildlife. The area around the loch and our log cabins has a very healthy population of Red Squirrels, which are frequently seen around the site. All cabins have feeders on verandas, so don’t forget the peanuts!
Pine Marten are also common in the area and can often be enticed onto verandas of forest cabins at night by an offering of bread and jam or honey. Golden Eagle and White tailed Sea Eagles nest nearby and can occasionally be seen flying high over head.
In 2014, three pairs of Ospreys nested within three miles of the site and were easily viewed on the nest near Mackenzies Grove car park. We also have Otters, Red Deer, Roe Deer, Sika Deer, Fox, Beaver (Knapdale), Scottish Wild Cat, Wild Boar (several unconfirmed sightings), many woodland birds and waterfowl and even the infamous Kilchrennan Black Cat in the area.

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text: Black Eco Fill Accordian Paper Shreds is made from 100% recycled paper. Shred is approximately 1/8" and sold in 6 lb. cartons. Green Way® Eco-Friendly Packaging. Made in the USA.


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DEFIANCE – Later this month Arps Dairy will be adding their newest product to the company’s extensive array of locally sourced and produced dairy products. The Savory Southwest Spread will feature a flavor that is slightly sweet, mildly sour, and a little bit smoky. It’s a flavor combination that will take you on a trip to the savory Southwest.
“We are excited to release this new product,” stated Denny Roehrig, Vice President and COO of Arps Dairy. “Initial taste testing was extremely positive and as a result we believed this to be a great addition to our current product lineup”. However, Denny also added, “This product is intended to be a seasonal product available in the cooler, winter months. It will launch and be available on store shelves later this month and will be be available until around April, 2018, at which time we will swap out this product for a cucumber based spread which consumers told us would be ideal for the warmer weather months”.
To help ring in this new product, Arps Dairy plans to offer a contest where the winner will be gifted the very first Savory Southwest spread from the very first production run! Stay tuned to http://www.arpsdairy.com and Arps Dairy’s Facebook Page for more contest details!


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People who receive naturopathic care with Dr. Mahalia Freed feel better. Her clients get pregnant, get energized, find their healthy body weight, overcome anxiety and depression, and leave digestive health concerns behind. From allergies to PMS, IBS to fatigue, Dr Mahalia Freed listens -- and you get results.
Using the depth and breadth of her training in naturopathic medicine, Mahalia can help you take your health to the next level, physically and emotionally. If you are looking for healing that includes personal growth as well as care for body, mind and spirit, this is it!
Her doctor’s toolbox includes herbal medicine, nutrition & supplementation, homeopathic medicine, counseling, as well as Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture - all complimented by energy modalities such as BodyTalk and Reiki.
In addition to her private practice in downtown Toronto, Mahalia is also a guest lecturer at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Eight Branches Chinese Medicine Academy, and the Institute for Traditional Medicine. A renowned speaker and workshop facilitator, Mahalia enjoys providing public education in areas including natural medicine for hormone balancing (polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS, PMS, fertility); pregnancy; work / life balance; stress & digestion; you and the new holistic; and complementary care for cancer prevention and treatment.
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I truly believed that meditation was great for other people -- but not for me. I couldn't sit still, couldn't quiet my mind, didn't feel like I was good at it. And you know, overachievers like me, we like to be good at things right away. I was seeking less challenge, more comfort zone. But you can't grow in your comfort zone.
Too often, a restaurant's inflated price point leaves me flat when measured against the profoundly uninspiring vegetable accompaniment that has been prepared with all the verve and creativity of a dial tone. I'm sorry, but steamed carrots and a slice of wobbly bell pepper just doesn't feel good in my body.


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Member of City Council holding up toys that were donated for the Tickets for Toys campaign. Photo by Brady Ratzlaff.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – This year’s edition of the Toys for Tickets campaign was another huge success.
The City of Fort St. John received 76 toys, gift cards and cash donations from residents that received a parking ticket between September 1st and December 19th. Those donations were in addition to the several wheelie bins full of toys that were donated by Surerus Pipeline owner Brian Surerus. The toys were dropped off at the Salvation Army yesterday afternoon.
Toys in bags from the Toys for Tickets campaign. Photo by Brady Ratzlaff.
The Toys for Tickets campaign was launched in 2005 and has received tremendous support from the community. The program provides an opportunity for individuals to exchange forgiveness of parking tickets for toys.
“This community has consistently stepped up to the plate when the need is there,” added Mayor Lori Ackerman.
Last year, Council voted to make this program an annual event without the need for additional resolutions each year.


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During my career in the U.S. State Department, I was one of the handwringers when it came to levying economic sanctions on China, even those mandated by U.S. law. We old China hands would always warn that "now is not a good time to antagonize Beijing." Yet that was just to disguise the fact that we never believed there was a good time to annoy the Chinese. As a result, whenever the department got around to recommending economic sanctions against Chinese firms, they were generally of the harmless, slap-on-the-wrist variety.
Now that has finally changed, ahead of next week's summit between U.S. President George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao. On Friday, one of China's biggest conglomerates, China North Industries Corp. (Norinco), was hit with an unprecedented two-year ban on exports to the U.S. That will affect at least $100 million in goods annually -- and possibly close to half a billion dollars if U.S. Customs can identify all of Norinco's subsidiaries.
The sanctions followed two stern messages the State Department sent to Beijing last year, warning Norinco -- China's premier arms manufacturer -- to stop selling rocket fuel and missile components to the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group, the Iranian government agency in charge of developing and producing ballistic missiles. But, after years of toothless sanctions, the Chinese Foreign Ministry apparently believed they had little to fear and ignored the warnings.
Yet still the State Department hesitated. Out came the old excuses so common in my day. Last October was said to be a bad time because President Bush was preparing for a summit with then Chinese President Jiang Zemin. November was bad because the U.N. Security Council was about to vote on Iraq. In January, North Korea announced its withdrawal from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, providing a fresh excuse for avoiding any action that might complicate resolving this issue. In February, all attention was on Iraq and North Korea. Ditto for March.
But all that temporizing began to change after the U.S.-North Korea negotiation fiasco in Beijing on April 23. On that day, the North Koreans announced (in the presence of a Chinese diplomat) that Pyongyang had "essentially completed the reprocessing plutonium from spent nuclear fuel rods." A few hours later they threatened (this time without a Chinese witness) to export nuclear materials. "What are you going to do about it?" the Pyongyang envoy demanded of his U.S. counterpart.
After an experience like that, even the State Department lost its collective patience. President Bush and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice were in no mood for more North Korean threats, and almost as exasperated by Beijing's failure to do anything about them. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell gathered his top advisors and drew up an unprecedented sanctions regime against a Chinese government-owned corporation.
It is unprecedented because, for the first time, these sanctions include a blanket ban on a Chinese state-owned corporation exporting anything to the U.S. And Americans buy quite a bit from Norinco, at least $100 million a year according to the U.S. Commerce Department.
Central Intelligence Agency estimates put the figure far higher, pointing to the more than 4,000 product lines manufactured by Norinco's vast business empire, from toys and shoes to binoculars and auto parts. The company's -- now-banned -- exports to the U.S. reportedly include everything from Turkestani carpets to aluminum siding. It is also the world's biggest producer of aluminum heat sinks for computers and, given the broad language of the ban, computers and other electronic products which use these components could be affected.
There are so many Norinco subsidiaries in Shenzhen, one U.S. official said, that even Norinco doesn't know the full impact of the sanctions. In the end, the total amount affected could be nearer half a billion dollars a year.
Never before has a Chinese firm, much less a huge one like Norinco, been subject to a blanket ban on exports to the U.S. After some of its employees were caught helping smuggle 2,000 fully automatic AK-47 assault guns to drug dealers in Oakland, California in 1996, the Clinton administration banned Norinco from selling any more AK-47s -- but only for two years. Last week's sanctions are much more serious, designed to inflict pain and demonstrate that the Bush administration is willing to back its warnings with actions.
Yet there is little fear in Washington that Beijing will retaliate, despite an angry statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday, denying Norinco had any contracts with Iran. First, Beijing has been chronically in the wrong. It has exported dangerous weapons and technologies to irresponsible regimes, and the U.S. has warned for years that strong counterproliferation sanctions would come. Moreover, China is seen broadly within the Bush administration (though not by the State Department) as having offered relatively little help in dealing with North Korea.
Nor has China been much help in the war on terror where the much-vaunted "cooperation" with Beijing has been a one-way street. The U.S. gave China's secret police access to Chinese Muslim prisoners at Guantanamo; the Federal Bureau of Investigation trained Chinese police in triaging and analyzing terrorist archives and financial documentation. But there is no evidence of any substantive Chinese contribution to the sum total of counterterrorist intelligence. Typically, State Department officials insist that China's antiterrorist cooperation has been "good" but they "can't talk about it." However one senior CIA officer painted a very different picture, describing China's help as "close to zero."
This isn't surprising. China's new leaders certainly aren't committed to helping the U.S. fight terror. As the influential Chinese foreign affairs journal Outlook Weekly explained in February, "China cannot be without any reservations when cooperating with the U.S. in combating terrorism because the U.S. is using the fight against terrorism as an opportunity to pursue its hegemonic strategy, which in turn would harm China's security environment."
Nor is there much appreciation for China's role in the Iraq campaign. Beijing essentially did nothing but complain about American hegemony and line up with Paris, Berlin and Moscow on most major issues. Of course, the Chinese leadership played only a bit part in harassing the American efforts to disarm Baghdad, preferring instead to let the French take the heat of America's post-Iraq retribution. This is understandable. China is loath to antagonize the U.S. too much -- after all, its economic growth is powered by a trade surplus with America that reached $103 billion last year.
President Bush and Mr. Powell have repeatedly stressed the administration's desire for a "constructive, cooperative, candid" relationship with China, and their policies have generally been consistent with that. China, for whatever reason, has done little to reciprocate. Now, as President Bush winds up three weeks of summits with the leaders of South Korea, Japan and Russia and prepares for his first presidential summit with Mr. Hu, at least the U.S.-China relationship will be candid.
Mr. Tkacik, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., is a retired officer in the U.S. foreign service who served in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei.


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Get recommended tire pressure for 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tires to drive safe, extend tire life and reduce fuel consumption.
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How to check my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tire pressure?
Proper 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tire inflation is essential to the overall tire performance of your vehicle. To check tire pressure for 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD you will need to know its recommended tire pressure levels and a standard or digital tire pressure gauge. Check inflation levels in 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tires with the tire pressure gauge and adjust your 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tire pressure to its recommended levels be adding or releasing air. Check 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tire pressure levels in all tires again. Make sure to check tire inflation for your 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD regularly to ensure safe and comfortable drive.
Why is my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tire pressure warning light on?
If your 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) it will alert you when tire pressure is too low and your tires could be underinflated, which can lead to uneven tire wear and can cause tire failure. If 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD low tire pressure warning light is on, check all 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tires for low tire pressure and inflate tires to the recommended tire pressure levels. Keep in mind that Tire Pressure Monitoring System does not replace routine tire pressure check and maintenance.
How to reset tire pressure warning light for 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
To reset tire pressure monitoring system for 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, make sure front and rear tires are inflated to the recommended levels. Turn the engine on, then press and hold the tire pressure reset button located under the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Hold the button down until the TPMS light blinks three times, then release the button.
What is my recommended winter tire pressure for my 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
Recommended winter tire pressure for 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is the same as all other seasons. You should keep tire inflation at recommended levels in any weather conditions. 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tire inflation will decrease with lower outside temperatures, so make sure to check 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tire pressure during winter months regularly to keep 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD tires properly inflated in the winter.


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ARTIFACT: Mid-1930's TWA Pilot hat badge of then First-Officer George Cole Toop. This is a Type I badge depicting an ornate feather-dressed Indian head, below reads: "TRANSCONTINENTAL WESTERN AIR INC."
Below are links to additional pieces in the collection of Early TWA Pilot, WWII Civilian Air Transport Command (India China Division) Sr. Pilot, and Later TWA Captain George Cole Toop.
SIZE: Approximately 2 ??" x 1 ??"
ATTACHMENT: Double screw posts with disc backing.
CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): Badge shows minor wear, much of the gilt details remain intact.

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My research interests encompass complex physical 'acausal' system modelling and performance analysis of electric powertrain including; electrical machine, control and power converters, wireless charging technology, HIL real-time simulation, characterisation and modelling of electromagnetic systems such as electrical machine using finite element packages for low carbon technologies. The focus is not only on development of better modelling and simulation methodologies to predict the behaviour of multi-disciplinary engineering systems, but also on developing engineering solution to real-world problem.
Dr Chek Pin Yang is a Research Fellow at the WMG. He received his Ph.D. in 'Measurement and Modelling of Electromagnetic Materials' from the University of Birmingham. Since then, he has worked on a variety of both public and private-sector funded projects, ranging from designing compact tunable high performance RF filters, high Q helical resonator using Viscous Plastic Processing (VPP) technique, to constructing gyro-TWT devices based on gyromagnetic resonance and non-reciprocal effects.
In 2011, he joined WMG to investigating techniques to model wireless charging systems for automotive applications to enable sensitivity and performance analysis. He has been responsible for the design of a wireless charging test and characterisation facility that will be located in WMG. He was an invited panellist at the IEEE Wireless Power Transfer workshop held in Michigan, US.
Chek is currently working in collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to characterise the noise and EMI present in HEVs and PHEVs, with focus on developing high fidelity machine models, characterising electrical machines, high voltage architecture models integration and development of control algorithms that will minimise the noise effects.


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Scott performed well into his eighties, moving and delighting audiences until he could no longer stand on a stage. Yet without the intervention of the Musician’s Foundation and its companion organizations, he might have died homeless.
Scott’s life and career are representative of the tumult and sacrifice musicians endure for their art. The stirring pain in Scott’s voice came from real hardship. His mother died in a car accident that he witnessed as a child and he grew up in foster homes. He suffered from a rare genetic disorder called Kallmann syndrome that interfered with his maturation, accounting for his distinctively high-pitched vocal range.
Despite early acknowledgement as a singing prodigy, circumstances beyond Scott’s control kept him from public recognition. There were critically acclaimed performances with the Lionel Hampton Band for which Scott received no credit. A breakout record produced by Ray Charles was pulled from the shelves due to contractual disputes. Though revered by musicians across genres and generations, Scott remained largely overlooked and undercompensated until Sire records signed him in 1991. His album “All the Way” won him critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination at the age of 73.
Scott enjoyed renewed acclaim in the last decades of his life. He sang at President Clinton’s inaugural ball in 1993. The National Endowments for the Arts named him a Jazz Master and The Kennedy Center named him a Living Jazz Legend in 2007. Despite his late-life success and the fact that he was in demand for bookings, his income was just enough to cover his debts and expenses. Without the safety net of a pension or a lifetime of savings, he depended on his income as a performer to get by.
Scott was directed to the Musicians Foundation, where he found the direct support he needed. Assistance meant that Scott lived his final years with dignity, security, care and the knowledge that his long years of devotion to his art were valued and appreciated.


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WASHINGTON -- Congress responded to voters' angst over rising grocery prices and $4-a-gallon gasoline Thursday, bucking President Bush's veto threats with lopsided votes to boost food stamps and farm subsidies -- after ordering Bush to quit pouring oil into the nation's emergency reserves.
Republicans abandoned Bush on the votes.
"If you're running for office this year, obviously you want to demonstrate that you can put up a record of accomplishment that's based upon working with both sides of the political aisle," said GOP Sen. John Thune of South Dakota. "I think people, even those who don't necessarily represent farm states, also want to do something about energy and they want to do something about the high cost of food."
Despite Bush's strong opposition, 35 of the Senate's 49 Republicans voted Thursday with Democrats to pass and send to the White House a $290 billion farm bill that will increase food aid for the needy as well as subsidies for farmers enjoying record high incomes. A hundred Republicans in the House had voted the same way Wednesday, a day after the party's third straight loss of a long-held GOP seat to Democrats in special elections.
The three House districts, in Illinois, Louisiana and Mississippi, include rural farm areas.
"I think the fact that they've lost three House seats in a row, people are thinking, 'Gee, do I really want to stand with the president? It looks like this ship's going down,"' said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.
Both the House and Senate also overwhelmingly voted to temporarily halt daily shipments of 70,000 barrels of oil to the nation's emergency reserve held in underground salt domes along the Gulf coast -- a move Democrats have been seeking for the past year to increase supplies available for consumers. The Senate sent that measure to the president Wednesday night without a single GOP objection.
In the farm bill, rising food costs put political pressure on lawmakers to boost money for food stamps and other nutrition programs. The bill's fate appeared bleak until House Speaker Nancy Pelosi intervened and forced farm-state negotiators to divert money from farm subsidies to food programs.
That brought the support of not only urban Democrats but also Republicans from all areas of the country, many of whom are growing more nervous about their re-election prospects in November.
Pelosi said before the House vote that she was not satisfied that the bill does enough to reduce subsidies, but "if there is one reason for you to vote for this bill, it would be because of the nutrition piece of it."
On the oil reserve vote, Democrats also easily won as key Republicans lent support.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain recently joined Democrats on the issue, as did Sen. Pete Domenici, the top Republican on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
"In the past, I have not advocated for such a proposal, but the high cost of gasoline has fundamentally changed the equation," Domenici said earlier this week.
Bush has refused to halt the shipment of about 70,000 barrels of oil a day into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, saying it was such a small amount that it had no impact on gasoline or crude oil prices.
Lawmakers acknowledged in debate on the issue this week that suspending the deliveries into the stockpile was a small step in response to oil prices of nearly $125 a barrel and gasoline threatening to go to $4 a gallon.
Nevertheless, the Senate on Tuesday voted 97-1 to suspend the deliveries and the House followed hours later by a vote of 385-25. It's one of the few energy issues on which Democrats and Republicans have been able to agree.
The White House has indicated that Bush will sign the reserve measure, but he has remained more obstinate on the $290 billion farm legislation. He has said he will veto it, contending it is fiscally irresponsible and too generous to wealthy corporate farmers in a time of record crop prices.
About two-thirds of the bill would pay for domestic nutrition programs such as food stamps and emergency food aid for the needy. An additional $40 billion is for farm subsidies, while almost $30 billion would go to farmers to idle their land and to other environmental programs.
Congress has overridden only one veto, on a water projects bill, during Bush's two terms.


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Home/Residential, Technology/August 1 is World Wide Web Day!
Web browsing and many other online activities we take for granted today wouldn't have been possible without the invention of the World Wide Web.
It’s difficult to get one’s arms around just how impactful the arrival of “the internet” was for people all around the world. And it’s amazing to think how relatively young this technology is, considering its extraordinary role in changing how the world communicates.
We put “internet” in quotes because what many people think of as the internet actually refers to a few different things. Often, people confuse “Wi-Fi” with the internet, although Wi-Fi refers only to an internet connection being broadcast over radio waves.
Another term that gets mixed up with internet is “World Wide Web,” but really the World Wide Web (aka “The Web”) is a global information system that operates over the internet – much as email or Skype or Netflix do. What makes the Web so interesting and important is that it essentially made the internet a more user-friendly place where people could easily share ideas, photos, baby videos – you name it.
Since August 1 is World Wide Web Day, we thought we’d take note of some of the facts and history behind the Web.
The invention of the World Wide Web is credited to an English software engineer named Tim Berners-Lee. The son of parents who were among the very first computer scientists, Berners-Lee was working at CERN — a particle physics laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland in the 1980s —when he became frustrated by the fact that information on computers was hard to share. Plus, the information was often in different computer languages. There had to be a better way.
If all of that sound mostly like gobbledygook to you, that’s OK. The point is, it worked, and worked so well that by the time the mid 1990s rolled around, businesses started to get the point that they needed to be on the World Wide Web just to compete. Everyone else soon followed.
Adaptation to the Web was aided by the fact that CERN agreed to make the underlying code for the Web available without any royalty fees — essentially opening up the Web to anyone and everyone and fueling the rapid growth of the internet, the World Wide Web and just about anything else you can think of that requires an online connection.
Despite the seeming ubiquity of internet access, there are still billions of people around the world who don’t have a connection — reliable or otherwise. That need is what’s driven Viasat to advance the availability of internet over satellite. Where cables and terrestrial wireless can’t or won’t go, satellite will, and it’s increasingly clear that satellite will be the technology to take the Web to many of the places it couldn’t go before.
If you want to know more about the World Wide Web, check out the book “Weaving the Web” by Berners-Lee himself.

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MBRFilter is an open source software for Windows to protect MBR from Ransomware and Malware attacks. What this free security software does is that it blocks ransomware and malware to overwrite the sector 0 of all disks where Master Boot Record is kept for booting purposes.
Master Boot Record or MBR is the very first sector of your hard drive that contains the information regarding how your files are organized and stored on rest of your hard drive. It also holds the code responsible for loading up your operating system during the boot time. Some malware, like Petya, target MBR and replace it with an infected file that encrypts all your hard drive and prevent it from booting. You are required to enter a password to decrypt your hard drive and start using your PC again.
MBRFilter comes into play by blocking ransomware and malware from overwriting the sector 0 (where MBR is kept). You just have to install this software and it will start preventing ransomware from overwriting MBR.
While installing MBRFilter, please make sure that you are installing the correct version i.e. install its 32-bit version in a 32-bit version of Windows and 64-bit version in 64-bit Windows. You can download its zip file from the link provided at the end of the article and extract it. After extracting it, you will see 2 files in its extracted folder: one is an INF file and second is an SYS file. You have to install its INF file; right-click on it and select “Install” option, as shown in the screenshot below.
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After installing, it will prompt you to restart you PC in order to apply changes. If everything works fine, your PC will reboot without any warning, and MBRFilter will be installed on your PC.
It will now automatically prevent ransomware and malware to overwrite MBR by changing it to a read-only state. If you wish to change MBR back to the way it was originally, then you have to boot your Windows in safe mode.
As there is a famous proverb “Prevention is better than cure”, so you should be ready before you become a victim of a ransomware attack which alters the booting process of your PC. MBRFilter is specially designed for such type of attacks and prevents ransomware like Petya from changing your bootloader with a malicious file. It is a highly recommended software and trusted as it comes from Cisco Talos.