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What has long been rumored and suspected is now a fact: Verizon customers will soon be able to get their very own iPhone. Verizon and Apple announced today that they're offering the phone on the Verizon network, opening up the market for Apple's smartphone to a much greater degree.
The iPhone 4 will be available on Feb. 10. Existing, "qualified" Verizon customers, the company says, can pre-order the phone Feb. 3, ahead of general availability. Previously, the iPhone was available only to AT&T customers, a song that has remained the same for the five years since the phone's introduction.
The iPhone's price will remain the same: $199 for the 16GB model, and $299 for the 32GB version (with a two-year commitment, which also mirrors the AT&T contract.) Some customers may be disappointed to learn that the Verizon iPhone will be a CDMA/EVDO model, which does not offer 4G speeds. Washington Post blogger Rob Pegoraro quoted Apple chief operating officer Tim Cook as saying that the first-generation 4G chips ""force some design compromises that we wouldn't make." LTE-model phones offer 4G service.
Verizon has the U.S.'s largest cell network, and adding the iPhone to it is a coup for both companies. iPhone's marketshare has been growing much more slowly than that of rival Android, at least partly because it was tethered to just one network in AT&T. Verizon, for its part, has been unable to offer to consumers what many feel is the premium smartphone available.


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Last Sunday the second and last casting for the new Mister of the Netherlands pageant was held at the WorldHotel Wings in Rotterdam.
The CEO of this male pageant is the talented Ryan Sheikrojan who started last year to be the national director for male pageants like Mister Grand and Manhunt International.
For this edition he will crown at least two new kings: Man of The Netherlands for the Man of the World pageant and Manhunt Netherlands for Manhunt International.
Last year Luca Derin represented The Netherlands at the Manhunt International pageant and he became 2nd runner-up, so the next one will have a hard act to follow.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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A young dynamic homoeopath graduated from CMP Homoeopathic Medical college in Mumbai, He is associated with the other song – International Academy of Advanced Homoeopathy; Academic team as coordinator for courses and various events held at the academy. He is the head of the web developments and Online homoeopathic courses. Instrumental in developing the very idea and execution of online e-learning course known as “Essential homoeopathy”. Has his private practice in various suburbs of Mumbai. From his early days he had a keen interest in Metaphysical sciences and is a degree holder in Fengshui course from Malaysian Masters. He conducts a yearly workshop on the importance of Homoeopathy and Fengshui on Human health.
Mr. Santosh Bhoir is involved in developing marketing campaigns to promote Various Courses, Events & Seminars conducted by ‘the other song’ . It is a varied role that includes planning, advertising, public relations, event organisation, product development, distribution, and research.
Presently serving as Director-Dept. For University PG Courses at ‘the other song’ -International Academy of Advanced Homoeopathy.
Also serving as Principal-Fellowship Course in Advanced Homoeopathy at the other song Academy & Mentor/Examiner for Certificate/Fellowship Courses in Advanced Homoeopathy.
Served as consultant at Research & Accreditation Dept. of the other song Academy.
Being essentially a Clinician & Healer, he has a flourishing practice at Vasai Road/ Palghar since last 17 years & also having Homoeopathic Nursing Home . He is Reputed for successfully treating Acute, Emergency & Surgical Cases with Homoeopathy only.
He has developed special modules for In-Depth Basic Counseling of patients.
Served as guest lecturer at IIHP-Mumbai, Bharti Vidyapith Pune & IndoreHomoeopathic Association.
Contributed as Syllabus maker for Maharashtra University of Health Sciences’ PG- Certificate & Fellowship Courses in Advanced Homoeopathy.
Presently serving as Dy.Director-Dept. For University PG Courses at ‘the other song’ – International Academy of Advanced Homoeopathy.
Served as consultants at Research & Accreditation Dept. of the other song Academy.
He is having Homoeopathic practice at Mulund Since last 14 years.
He is having wide experience as Academician through Homoeopathic Study Circle- an Organization conducting CMEs since 21 years.
Also served as crew member for “National Campaign on Homoeopathy For Mother & Child Care” for the State of Maharashtra.
He more or less practices only on the basis of Periodic Table.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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I’m just a wild-haired mom married to the man of my dreams blessed with three spunky rug rats who rock our world!
The thought behind Life Unscripted Ministries solely falls on our surrendering the “pen” and stop trying to write our own story in this life. God has a divine plan and purpose for every individual who has ever walked this planet. I’m choosing to follow God with all of my heart wherever He chooses to lead me. Whenever, wherever, however and with whomever! Won’t you join me?
Most of the inspiration behind the things I’ve written are moments during every day life when God drops sweet little nuggets into my heart. Many have come from things my children have said or done. I pray you’re encouraged and realize that you’re not alone in this journey!
I’d love to hear from you! Until then, let’s enjoy living life unscripted!

industry_corpus2: Others


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List of phone codes of Brazil 016630, +5516630 and 016639, +5516639.
This page contains the complete list of data on codes of landline and mobile phones of Brazil 016630, +5516630 and 016639, +5516639. You can select the code of your interest and click on it; the following page contains the complete list of all codes of selected groups and codes of phone numbers. After selection of code just select the range of numbers of your interest and the stop number or just enter the phone number of your interest into the form "Search" by phone number and go to the information on the phone owner. Provide your feedback or obtain the data provided by other visitors of our free database of phone numbers of Brazil.


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How did this man’s relationship to responsibilities during his life compromise the general health and well being of his mind and body?
Why did this man create an emotional relationship towards his responsibilities?
What is the one step he missed in his life in terms of responsibilities and how can you support yourself to ensure that your responsibilities don’t become burdens in the Mind?


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Already registered domain name - bannerless with free plan ?
Will you call me if I renew my domain name?
Website won't load and cannot login into Cpanel!
How to redirect invalid URL to a valid URL?
Making domain name default way to access my site.
Why i cant open my site?!
without www problem, with www work perfectly!
Free domain in "Advanced Plan"
Domain & setting DNS ??
Suspended - How do I get my domain back?

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Throughout the year, members of the Delta Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. strive to uphold the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood both on and off the campus of Lander University. Members of Delta Mu have been recognized as Outstanding Senior of the Year (2017) and served as Greek Week Co-Chair (2017). Zeta Phi Beta is involved in other activities such as March of Dimes, Storks Nest, and health related programming such as breast cancer awareness. Delta Mu hosts a biannual Adopt-A-Highway cleanup in Greenwood and volunteers throughout voter registration.
Each semester Zeta Phi Beta sponsors Finer Womanhood Week. This year, programs included a create-your-own vision board event, educational programming on domestic violence, karaoke night, and more. All of these events were open to the university community.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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With the epic crossover event now behind us, both The Flash and Arrow are getting back to their own respective storylines — and we’re geeking out to see this one.
The midseason finale of The Flash airs Dec. 9 on The CW, and the network has released the first teaser trailer for the episode. Not surprisingly, it’s a doozy. As we’d previously heard, the episode will give Barry a chance to face off against the man who killed his mother, Reverse-Flash.
As expected, the character’s identity is hidden by that super-fast face-blurring ability, and the producers have previously teased that we won’t find out the identity of Reverse-Flash anytime terribly soon. So they’re apparently holding that reveal for a bit later in the game. But, big reveal on the ID or not, we get Flash vs. Reverse-Flash in a friggin’ super speed fight. This is the reason this series exists, and we cannot wait to see this play out.
We’re so psyched the producers are diving headlong into the comic canon, and by tackling these stories now, it’s making for one heck of a debut season. I don't know where they'll take it in season two, but for now, we're hooked. This is also a great twist to provide a new challenge for Barry, because the super-speed thing is starting to make things a bit too easy (see: that Flash/Arrow crossover).


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Conor Murphy has spoken of the physical abuse he received at school in Newry.
I think particularly of the late Paul Quinn, who lies in a grave in Cullyhanna. He won’t be able to come forward to tell his story of physical abuse at the hands of the Provisionals.
Perhaps now however, Mr Murphy will finally agree to meet his parents?


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These are examples of famous Forgiveness poems written by some of the greatest and most-well-known modern and classical poets. PoetrySoup is a great educational poetry resource of famous forgiveness poems. These examples illustrate what a famous forgiveness poem looks like and its form, scheme, or style (where appropriate).
Dont forget to view our wonderful member Forgiveness poems.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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SEATTLE, USA — A new study forecasts that softwood lumber consumption in the US will reach an all-time high by 2030.
As a consequence, there are likely to be increased investments in production capacity in the US, changes in Canadian lumber trade flows, a rise in overseas supply, and upward pressure on sawlog prices, according to a newly released US Lumber Outlook Study by ForestEdge LLC and Wood Resources International LLC.
Detailed analyses of different demand and supply forecast scenarios can be found in the newly released comprehensive report: Future Suppliers of Softwood Lumber to the US Market – Supply and Demand Outlook 2017-2030.
US softwood lumber demand is expected to continue its upward trajectory from the lows of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, reaching an all-time high by mid-2020s.
It is expected that supply sources will shift to meet future increase in lumber demand. Factors influencing these shifts include changes in the availability of timber supply, prices of sawlogs, competitiveness of lumber producers, exchange rates and developments in alternative markets for lumber producers in Canada and overseas. The USLOS2018 study closely examines how reductions in harvest levels in British Columbia will impact lumber exports from the province and opportunities for lumber producers in Eastern Canada to increase shipments. It also looks at which overseas countries are forecasted to be supplying the US in the coming 15 years.

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text: From abrasive media to high-speed machinery, advanced ceramics from 3M bring a new level of performance and productivity to the daily grind. Made of wear-resistant silicon carbide or boron carbide, a material so hard it’s often called “black diamond,” our products are engineered for fast and easy machining of ultra-hard materials. We offer solutions for sandblasting and shot peening, abrasive grinding and lapping, and ultrasonic drilling applications.

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text: Apyx Medical Tradeshow Description 2019 Apyx Medical (formerly Bovie Medical) is an advanced energy technology company with a passion for elevating people’s lives through innovative products in the cosmetic market. Known for our Renuvion® Cosmetic Technology we’re focused on one thing: bringing transformative solutions to the customers we serve. Visit us at booth #__73___.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


text: The president signed an executive order tying free speech to research grants at universities. Is free speech under fire at college campuses, and is this measure warranted? Cathy will host an in-depth, freewheeling conversation, and we want to hear from you. Then, Sen. Tim Kaine will talk to us about the state of military housing in Virginia. Call us at 1-800-940-2240 or 757-440-2665.


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[KUROSAWA MUSIC] G'CLUB TOKYO - Fine Guitar Shop - NEW/USED/OUTLET/VINTAGE GUITAR, " Gibson Guitar Shop of Number one in the world !!"
Department stores & Supermarkets, Apparel, Toys, Dolls & Folk crafts, Etc.
Toys, Dolls & Folk crafts, Etc.


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In the war-ravaged England of 1940, Charlotte Bromley is sure of only one thing: Kitty McLaughlin is her best friend in the whole world. But when Charlotte's scientist father makes an astonishing discovery that the Germans will covet for themselves, Charlotte is faced with an impossible choice between danger and safety. Should she remain with her friend or journey to another time and place?
Her split-second decision has huge consequences, and when she finds herself alone in the world, unsure of Kitty's fate, she knows that somehow, some way, she must find her way back to her friend. Written in the spirit of classic time-travel tales, this book is an imaginative and heartfelt tribute to the unbreakable ties of friendship.


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The quality of service and hospitality at Campanile Lille Villeneuve d'Ascq has been identified as outstanding based on consistently high customer review ratings.
Campanile Lille Villeneuve d'Ascq has achieved a score of 79 / 100 based on 19 customer reviews and has therefore qualified to receive an Outstanding Service Award from Go Hotels.
A 2-minute walk from the Lille Métropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art, this modern budget hotel is also a 7-minute stroll from the 110-hectare Parc du Héron. It's 9 km from the 19th-century Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille.
The bright, minimalist rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and desks. All include tea and coffeemakers, as well as welcome trays with hot drinks and sweets.
An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available (fee). Other amenities include a bar and a casual restaurant, as well as meeting space.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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gnome-bluetooth-manager fails to start. It gives a python error message.
File "/usr/lib/python2.4/site-packages/gnomebt/manager.py", line 275, in ?


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Founded in September 1995, eBay is The World's Online MarketplaceTM for the sale of goods and services by a diverse community of individuals and businesses. Today, the eBay community includes tens of millions of registered members from around the world. People spend more time on eBay than any other online site, making it the most popular shopping destination on the Internet. The more people that can see your antique or collectible item, the better change you have of selling it at the price that you want.
On an average day, there are millions of items listed on eBay. People come to the eBay marketplace to buy and sell items in thousands of categories including antiques and art, books, business & industrial, cars & other vehicles, clothing & accessories, coins, collectibles, crafts, dolls & bears, electronics & computers, home furnishings, jewelry & watches, movies & DVDs, music, musical instruments, pottery & glass, real estate, sporting goods & memorabilia, stamps, tickets, toys & hobbies and travel.


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"Live at the Dakota Café (CD)" by Eddie Higgins, Reuben Ristrom et al.
Brian Torff is responsible for one composition (The Heather and Jan.
Brian Torff is the bassist and is responsible for one composition (The Heather and Jan) on this CD.
Contents: Opening Applause -- Billie's Bounce -- It might as well be spring -- The peacocks -- There is no greater love -- O barquinho (little boat) -- The lamp is low (Pavane for a dead princess - Ravel) -- The Heather and Jan -- Jitterbug Waltz -- Love theme from "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers" -- Here's that rainy day -- This can't be love.
Higgins, Eddie; Ristrom, Reuben; and Torff, Brian Q., "Live at the Dakota Café (CD)" (2000). Visual & Performing Arts Faculty Music Gallery. 18.


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Rosemary & Calendula Cleansing Milk is the best face wash that contains a gentle emulsion prepared with fine plant-derived oils, organic herbs and uplifting rosemary essential oil that tenderly cleanse skin. This cleanser for smooth skin, removes dirt and impurities to leave skin soft, smooth and fresh. Also an effective makeup remover.
This face wash contains LevensESSENTIE Gold® - a mixture of 22 certified organically grown herbs - a traditional formulationa which is the pride of Paul Penders.
Aqua*, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) extract, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera) leaf extract, Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) oil, Prunus dulcis (Sweet almond) oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flower oil, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui Nut) oil, Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) oil, Linum musitatissimun (Linseed) seed oil, Oryza sativa cera (Rice bran wax), L. ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Angelica archangelica (Angelica) powder**, Arnica montana (Arnica) flower powder**, Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flower powder**, Matricaria recutita (Chamomile) flower powder**, Sambucus nigra (Elderflower) flower powder**, Zingiber officinalis (Ginger) root powder**, Panax quinquefolium (Ginseng) root powder**, Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) powder**, Humulus lupulus (Hops) powder**, Equisetum hyemale (Horsetail) powder**, Juniperus communis (Juniper) fruit powder**, Lavandula angustifolia(Lavender) flower powder**, Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) leaf powder**, Urtica dioica (Nettle) powder**, Centella asiatica (Pennywort) powder**,Mentha piperita (Peppermint) leaf powder**, Rosemarinus officinalis (Rosemary) powder**, Salvia officinalis (Sage) powder**, Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s wort) powder**, Curcuma longa (Turmeric) root powder**, Hamamelis virginiana (Witch hazel) powder**, Archillea millefolium (Yarrow) powder**, Xanthan gum, Cananga odorata (Ylang-ylang) oil, Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) seed extract, Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Phyto-tocotrienol (Vitamin E), Ananas comosus (Bromelain) extract, Carica papaya (Papain) extract, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Caprylhydroxamatic acid (amino acid) (and) Glyceryl caprylate¹. *Mnt. Everest water. ¹Antioxidants (coconut derived acting as natural preservative). ˚Citronellol, ˚Coumarin, ˚Geraniol, ˚Linalool (˚occur naturally in essential oils). **LevensESSENTIE Gold ® from 22 organic herbs.


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Graphical database interface, natively supports MSSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Postgre SQL, MS Access. Also can be used to create and restoring backups, transfer data between databases, tables or files (supported formats are XML, CSV, HTML, SQL), edit database schema.
Other functions: run queries, view data in tables of any size, generating query templates (create/update/delete), automatic master/detail view (based on foreign keys defined in database), editing database objects (view, triggers, stored procedures).


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Navigating current Microsoft’s offering of speech to text (S2T) services can get quite confusing. There are several services, which seemingly do the same, and twice as much SDKs. Fortunately, Cognitive Services team introduced the new Speech service, which covers traditional Bing Speech API, Custom Speech and Speech Translator under one umbrella.
Let’s see how to solve the challenge of continuous speech to text transcription on the server side.
Speech service is part of Microsoft Cognitive Services. If you don’t have an Azure subscription, you can register for a free Cognitive Services key.
This tutorial uses Visual Studio 2017 with ASP.NET and Azure workloads.
The Speech SDK is now available for .NET Core so it doesn’t matter if you choose ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core.
In the project I have worked on we have used WebSockets (SignalR) to stream byte arrays from a client application. As the source audio comes from a microphone, client handles resampling into the correct format and then chunks it into series of byte arrays. Each chunk is one SignalR message.
ffmpeg -i "<source>.mp3" -acodec pcm_s16le -ac 1 -ar 16000 "<output>.wav"
You can find full source code on GitHub.
The most important class is the SpeechRecognizer from Microsoft.CognitiveServices.Speech NuGet package.
Most of my code lives in the SignalR Hub. To support multiple connected clients (with their own audio source and recognition), I use a static Dictionary of connections.
Every connection is initialized with first websocket message (AudioStart) and added to the dictionary of connections.
// Client configuration information comes in the message as a byte array.
// We will continuously write incoming audio to shis stream.
// Configure speech SDK to work with the audio stream in right format.
// Alternatively this can be a direct microphone input.
// Get credentials and region from client's message.
// Endpoint needs to be set separately.
// With all the info at hand, finally create the SpeechRecognizer instance.
// Main events to handle.
// With the recognizer created, we have access to the speech session ID.
// It will be used later to notify the right client.
// Connections are indexed by the SignalR connection ID.
// Finally start recognition on this particular client.
Comments inline. The key is to properly initialize the SpeechRecognizer to work with VoiceAudioStream (which is a custom class and we will get to it in the next section).
This code expects the client to provide information about the service. You will need your Speech service subscription key and region where your instance is hosted (both can be found at the Azure Portal, free trial is hosted in westus region).
Use lowercase, no spaces name of your region (North Europe will be northeurope, West US will be westus etc.).
Here comes the tricky part. SpeechRecognizer uses a special type of stream: PullAudioStreamCallback. This stream pulls data from buffer every time the service is ready to process more. If there’s no data available, it will wait. If there’s no data expected, the stream should return 0. You cannot instantiate this class (it’s an abstract class) and there’s no Write() method to override.
There’s a sample on GitHub which shows how to use PullAudioStreamCallback with a static file. That’s not usable for continuous streaming.
Simple MemoryStream combined with BinaryStreamReader is not usable either, because it doesn’t block when there’s no more data to read. PullAudioStreamCallback expects Read() to return 0 only when the stream ends and no more data is expected.
The solution is to create custom audio stream class, derive from PullAudioStreamCallback, add the Write() method and add blocking variant of MemoryStream.
With these two implementations in place, streaming can begin (with the AudioStart message described above). Client is streaming audio as byte arrays in ReceiveAudio SignalR messages.
// Audio chunk received. Write it to the appropriate audio stream.
// This helps separate different streaming clients.
Each chunk of audio that is received by SignalR method ReceiveAudio is written to the VoiceAudioStream which is being read by SpeechRecognizer and sent to the Speech service.
In my case I processed both the intermediate results and final results of transcription. Showing the changing transcription to the user improved their experience, because they were able to see that “something” was happening.
// Intermediate results - may differ from the final result, because it's getting more precise with each chunk of processed audio.
// Final result for given speech segment.
SignalR hub stops recognition when the client disconnects.
The out-of-the-box speech model is great for native English speakers who talk in a noise free environment, don’t make many mistakes and don’t use special terminology.
My case was a conference transcription with experts from their field who were not native English speakers. Thankfully the Speech service offers customization in the form of custom acoustic model and custom language model.
Creating the customized model is straight-forward (just follow the documentation) with one caveat!
If the Speech service is created through Azure Portal in a region different from West US, it’s necessary to use the CRIS portal at URL specific to this region. In my case that was https://northeurope.cris.ai (North Europe).
Prepare voice sampes (WAV files) in the right format (PCM, 16bit, mono, 16kHz etc.) - one or two sentences per sample.
ZIP those files - all in root, no subfolders.
Prepare transcripts of those samples (TXT file, \t delimited) - watch out if your text editor converts TABs to spaces.
Sign in to https://northeurope.cris.ai (if your Speech service is in North Europe).
Go to Subscriptions and link your Speech service key to the CRIS portal (it’s the same key that is used in the app).
Fill the form and click Import. It’s good to give the data a meaningful name and description to keep track of various data sets you may use.
Go to Acoustic Models and click Create New.
Fill the form again and select the acoustic dataset added earlier.
Wait for the processing to finish (it will take a few minutes, depending on the size of the dataset).
Alternatively, you can use the unofficial Speech CLI.
The best thing about the new Speech service is that there’s no code change needed in order to use the custom acoustic model. Just create a new endpoint and use the same key.
Go to Endpoints and click Create New.
Pick the right Subscription and Acoustic Model.
You will get a list of endpoints, your key and other information used to call the model.
Grab the enpoint ID, key and region and use them in your client application.
Thanks to the fact that the Speech service communication is handled by the server, client application can be implemented in any way as long as it supports SignalR. I’ve used .NET Core console app for testing in development and Vue.js web frontend for final demo app.
send it to the API.
// Handle incoming transcript as a SignalR message.
First message when starting the stream must be AudioStart immediately followed by the WAV/RIFF header as first ReceiveAudio message.
// Opened connection is set to work with byte arrays, so everything has to be converted to a series of bytes. Even JSON objects.
// First message, initialize recognizer on the server.
// Immediately followed by the WAV header.
// And then actual data.
In this case I’m capturing audio source from an HTML5 <video> element.
// This will be a step in the audio processing pipeline. It will send the data to API.
// First a lowpass filter.
// Then send to the service.
// Finally send to the default output.
Also, check out the Speech Translation service which does live translations of spoken word (in several languages).
Full source code is available on GitHub.


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Drawboring consists in boring a hole through the two sides of the mortise and then boring a hole of the same diameter through the tenon, but slightly closer to the shoulder of the tenon. When the joint is put together, the holes are not in line and a pin driven through the hole will pull the joint together very tightly. The amount of difference in the center line of the holes should not be more than 1- 2mm (1/32in), and the pin should be pointed to prevent splitting. This has to be done with judgment; for if the hole in the tenon is too much out of line, driving the pin through puts too much strain on the end of the tenon, on the pin, and on the sides of the mortise.
This kind of fastening is used chiefly on heavy framing where strength is the most important thing to be considered.
To pin a mortise and tenon, mark a point with try square and gauge upon each side of the mortise piece, fit the tenon in place, bore a hole, drive through a snugly fitting pin, and trim off the projecting ends. In fine work bore from both sides. The pin should be slightly pointed before driving.
If the pin is too far from the edge, its hold on the tenon will be weak and the end of the latter may break out (shear), If too near the edge, the sides of the mortise may tear or split off.
Pins are employed principally as a means of holding tenons in mortises. In carpentry one pin, generally, is used in each joint, its diameter varying from1/6 to 1/8 the width of the tenon. It is commonly placed at a distance from the abutting cheeks of the mortise, equal to 1/3 the length of the tenon. But to secure the maximum strength of the joint, its exact location in any particular case must be fixed with reference to the character of the material, and also to the relative thickness of the tenon and the cheeks of the mortise. In joinery, it is found best to use two or more pins, and, whatever the proportions of the joint may be, these rarely exceed 10mm in diameter. They are inserted very near the abutting cheeks of the mortise, so that part of the mortise between them and the shoulder of the tenon, will not shrink enough to make an open joint. Square pins are better than round ones, but the latter are more easily fitted and, therefore, more used.
Bore with a bit through the face of the piece and mortise. The hole is not bored all the way, but when the point shows through, turn the piece around and bore from that side to complete the hole. By this means a clean cut is made on both sides of the piece.
Place the tenon in the mortise and mark the center of the hole on it with the point of the bit. Remove the tenon, and start the bit about 1mm nearer the shoulder. The hole thus bores is not in a line with that of the mortise, but when the pin is forced through, the pieces are brought closer together, forming a stiffer and stronger joint.
The pin is planed to square, chamfered with plane or chisel to an octagon shape, rounded and pointed with the chisel, which is just one half size. In practice, the pin is driven in flush with the face of the mortise piece, the protruding portion being either allowed to remain, or sawed off close.
For large through mortise joints, such as are seen in the heavy frames, two pins are used.
The practice of drawboring is not to be commended, and, if indulged in at all, great care and discretion must be exercised. In many cases, it puts a strain on the joint which is nearly equal to its maximum resistance, and but little strength is left to do work for which the joint is made. Frequently, the mortise or tenon is split and rendered practically useless.


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The visit of a Russian delegation to Damascus has raised hopes of talks between the Assad government and the opposition. Experts say Moscow is eager for negotiations in Syria, while the West is only interested in toppling the government.
Richard Heydarian, a Manila-based foreign affairs analyst, has told RT that Russia will put a lot of pressure on the Assad regime for any kind of resolution of the problem. He believes the Russians feared that the UN draft resolution, if accepted, could become a pretext for some sort of military intervention. Moscow, he said, will do its best to solve the crisis.
“What Russia will try to do right now is use all kinds of leverage and influence it has on Bashar Assad and the Syrian regime, to make sure there will be a political process which will [ensure] a smooth transition, perhaps, towards a post-authoritarian scenario,” Heydarian concluded.
Jeremy Salt, associate professor of Middle Eastern history and politics at Bilkent University in Turkey, thinks that the interests of many countries are intersecting in Syria at the moment.
Salt says the Western powers are interested not in promoting dialogue but in prolonging the crisis in the country, while Russia and China are pushing diplomacy in Syria because they cannot allow a Libyan or Iraqi scenario to take place.
At the same time China’s and Russia’s interests in Syria are different, Professor Simon Shen from the Chinese University of Hong Kong explained to RT.
“Unlike Russia, China doesn’t have any particular interest in [Syria]. However, as for the region on the whole, China is very concerned with the regular supply of oil. That, basically, is number one priority in Chinese foreign policy,” he told RT.
“But Syria is not just Syria. From a Chinese prospective, [the situation around this country creates problems] for Iran, because if Syria falls, then probably, the next target will be Iran – and China had expressed very clearly that it doesn’t want any new hurdles to be placed upon Iran in terms of its oil export,” Shen explained.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


text: The Right to Education (RTE) Act that India enforced on April 1, 2010, requires all private schools to reserve 25% seats for students from economically weak and other disadvantaged sections. These students - children like Kumari's sons - study for free, and schools are compensated by the government. But Kumari was worried.


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Celebrating John's 82nd birthday today! And he's still rockin', or should I say bluesin'.
I've shot John on many occasions. Most recently was in NY at Iridium a couple of years ago (you can find it on my Facebook page in the photos) and before that I shot this photo at the Topanga Memorial Day Festival in 2011.
I also shot him at the Starwood back in the day (I need to scan some of those) and at his house when I was working with him on his section of Starart. This is the portrait we put in the book.
A couple of months after Starart was finished printing, John's Laurel Canyon home burned to the ground. He lost everything. Thankfully we had preserved many of his art pieces in the book.
John is still playing all over the world - check out his tour this Spring on his website - and I know I'll be checking him out (and hopefully shooting) in March at City Winery in NYC. Seeing a John Mayall concert should definitely be on your bucket list!
Check out John's art in Starart.


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Imperial Beach approves marijuana ordinance - Hawthorne Gardening Co.
This is all around the county, it’s a sea-change that is happening very fast and it’s not killing communities around us. It’s not making neighborhoods unsafe. If anything, I think it’s probably making them safer because we’re actually controlling this.

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Ms. Strohm is thrilled to be a part of St. Anthony of Padua School. Her goal is to guide students through their formative kindergarten year while meeting their needs academically and spiritually.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies from California State University, Northridge. Ms. Strohm also holds a clear multiple subject teaching credential. Ms. Strohm is dedicated to Catholic education. She has taught first grade for the past four years in Catholic schools. Before that, she taught English as a second language in South Korea. She also has experience as a tutor and teacher’s aide.
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Authorised push payment fraud (APP fraud) is the fastest growing type of fraud in the UK. Over 35,000 people lost a total of £145 million to it in the first half of 2018.
This guide explains what APP fraud is, how to avoid it and what we’re doing to protect you.
What is authorised push payment fraud?
Authorised push payment fraud is where someone tricks you into sending them money from your account. They often do this by contacting you via phone, email or social media and pretending to be someone else – such as your bank, a contractor, an estate agent or the police.
Authorised push payment fraud can happen to anyone. These fraudsters often create very complex and convincing scams. Some will say they’re calling from your bank’s fraud team about a security issue. Others are even more sophisticated, and might try and get you to pay an invoice to them instead of a contractor you hired.
Getting your money back can be very difficult if you’ve been scammed into making a bank transfer. This type of payment is instant, meaning it’s almost impossible to cancel. And the fraudster can quickly move the stolen money elsewhere before they’re caught.
Who’s protecting me from authorised push payment fraud?
In the past, you could only complain to your own bank if you were scammed into transferring money. But the FCA (the financial regulator) is changing this.
After 31 January 2019, you can also complain to the bank that received your money. In other words, you can complain directly to the bank that the fraudster used. And if you’re not happy with their response, you can refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman.
The FCA decided to introduce this new rule to encourage banks to do more to identify when a fraudster is using their services.
When you make an online payment to someone, you have to enter their name, sort code and account number. At the moment, banks only check that the sort code and account number match up – they don’t check the name on the account.
Confirmation of Payee will change this. If the name you’ve entered isn’t the same as the name on the account you’re paying, you’ll get a notification telling you about it. You can then choose to approve the payment or cancel it. This means you can be sure who’s receiving your money.
The regulator has asked all banks to get Confirmation of Payee up and running this year.
Question unexpected approaches and requests.
Question who you’re talking to. Remember that fraudsters may know basic details about you and can fake phone numbers, names and email addresses. Hang up the phone and get in touch with the company directly using known contact details if you’re not sure (you can usually find the right contact details on the back of your debit card) .
Take your time. Fraudsters will often try to scare you into sending money or revealing details. An organisation you trust will never try to panic you, stop you from talking to friends or family, or force you into making a bank transfer on the spot.
Have the confidence to say no. Listen to your instincts and leave the conversation if something feels off. A trustworthy person shouldn’t make you feel embarrassed or guilty.
Tell your bank or financial services provider immediately (make sure the contact details you use are genuine).
If you use Monzo, freeze your card right away from the Account tab in your app, and contact us through in-app chat or by ringing 0800 8021 281.
Report the problem to Action Fraud, or call Police Scotland on 101 if you live in Scotland.
It’s upsetting to see someone lose a large amount of money, and in some cases their life savings to these scams. So in the Financial Crime team here at Monzo, we spend a lot of our time building and continually improving systems to detect when people make bank transfers into Monzo accounts after being scammed.
The nature of the systems we use means it’s easier for scammers to evade detection if they know exactly how they work. So we can only give a high level overview of what we do.
Whenever a Monzo customer receives or spends money, our systems have to decide whether to approve or decline the payment. There are hundreds of different reasons a payment might decline, but for authorised push payment fraud we’re looking for activity that might indicate that the bank transfer into a Monzo account was the result of a scam.
As part of this, we look at all relevant transactions across all of the user’s accounts. We feed these transactions into a model that tells us how likely it is that the account activity indicates financial crime. This model considers dozens of transactional signals and several properties about the customer.
We don’t have very long to decide whether we want to decline the transaction, so this system has to be really fast. To speed things up, we precompute a lot of data.
For example, on every inbound bank transfer we compare the name the sender entered when they sent the payment with the actual name on the account and store the result of this comparison. If the person sending the bank transfer used a different name than the one on the customer’s account, that could indicate they’ve been tricked into paying the wrong person.
More often than not though, it’s a legitimate payment where either: the recipient goes by multiple names, the sender didn’t understand and entered their own name, or they’ve written something unrelated like “Monzo”, “mum” etc.
No system is perfect. And it’s a constant challenge to strike the balance between impacting genuine Monzo customers and protecting the victims of these scams. On the one hand, restricting someone’s access to their own money can cause lots of problems. But on the other hand, we want to help victims get their money back if we can. For every legitimate customer that our controls affect, there’s more than one victim that we helped get their money back.
Authorised push payment fraud isn’t the only way criminals can take your money. Learn how to protect your data to avoid identity theft and fraud.

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A well-designed website with high-quality content does not worth a penny if nobody knows that it exists. On the other hand, an optimized webpage will be easily discovered during an organic search. That’s why you need SEO to generate an indefinite stream of traffic.
If you have a WordPress site, then you are halfway to a grand beginning with your site’s optimization process because WordPress is created with high consideration for SEO and it is flexible. This implies that you can create an SEO tactic that will match your unique need.
Before you can optimize a WordPress site, there are things you have to consider and know. You have to check your plugins and themes to make sure you’ve got the best setup. This piece will give you a comprehensive checklist of SEO for your site optimization.
There are some settings on WordPress that usually have a great consequence on SEO. People often forget these settings out of anxiety for lunching of their site. Before you launch your site, ensure you verify the following settings.
Check to see if the site tagline and title are correctly set. When you install WordPress, the title is usually set but the tagline is always by default. The default setting will come up in the search listing if you are not careful. Remember to modify the tagline to meaningful one, or you can remove it.
Good SEO permalinks are already set on WordPress. But you have to check if that is the best for your site. Post name is normally correct. However, you need to check the day/ name and month/ name if you publish often.
When building a new site, the programmer search engines may be blocked and forgotten after the website launch. Ensure you check out the site’s search engine appearance before you launch your site.
Fundamentally, you are searching for themes containing HTML5 semantic mark-up. This implies that your content is distinguished with tags like header and footer, articles and aside. Also, wrap Navigation in a tag. And use h1 headings for page or post titles.
These tags provide some context to search engines when evaluating your website. Your website may look normal ordinarily, but the search bots‘ll spot a markup to index your content efficiently.
There is an inclusion structure data from schema.org at the end of the feature scale. And for reviews, events and a person a descriptive attribute is added. You can also make use of breadcrumb navigation to provide extra information for the search engines which could be shown in the search result. For instance, have you ever notice star rating in any listing? That is from a structured data.
This is very easy to add in if you are building your theme yourself, however, if you are using a 3rd party theme, you need to check if it is included if you find out that it is not added you can add it through many plugins.
Whether you’re using a 3rd party theme or not, your theme must be responsive on a mobile device. This is usability as well as an SEO issue. Google will not index sites that are not set for mobile in their search results which could deny you of some valuable sales and clicks.
Search engine optimization is not only about your homepage. Your entire site’s content is optimized in a specially way. You will find handy, a plug-in that allows you to maximize each post and page. Ensure that you change the title, description, and keywords. It is good if you could also turn off the indexing for an exact content individually.
If you don’t want to modify content manually, a plug-in is available to help with that. An ideal SEO plug-in would enable you to modify the title, permalink formula and the description of your content.
This is important to share your content on social media. Open Graph Data will curate your page title, Meta description and featured images for show on social media platforms like twitter, facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. You will need a plug-in that can add the tags to the website seamlessly.
Presenting your site’s XML sitemap to Google is a quick way to get them to index your website content. You need to be able to set up sitemaps and modify content that can add to them.
Whatever services you use never forget analytics because it is the only way to determine if your methods are effective. All these features can be added in a single plug-in, and you might decide to use a combo of plugins to achieve this functionality. Whatever method you decide to use, it should be to your site’s advantage.
Because the head tags are not very obvious on WordPress editor some site owners often skip it writers will separate some sections in a page and make it bold. Instead of the semantic H2 tag. Also, the latest Gutenberg editor will significantly help in adding headings as it will make it an insightful process.
Link related content on your site together. It is suggested for SEO, it will make visitors stay longer on your site as it will prompt them to read more content on your site.
All images used in your content need to have an ALT text. It is imperative for accessibility, also it is recommended for SEO by Google too. But if you have a large site, you need to make use of a plug-in to assist you in finding and assigning descriptive text as this will help in time conservation.
To get your site completely optimized for SEO, you need the perfect theme, content, and plugins. And with these outstanding tools made available to you, you are at liberty to use them optimally to accomplish your goals.
Whether you are about to launch a new website or you need ways to maintain an existing site, take the pain to abide by all the listed point to achieve a good SEO. An extra shot will make a massive difference in every way.


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Petrie Serrano is a New Yorker who came to Georgia by way of South Dakota. She finally settled not far from the Appalachian Trail with her husband, her son, two live cats, several uninvited scorpions-- and a ghost cat named Loki who graciously takes the blame for eating all the fresh cookies. Her artwork is all about science, history, sci fi, fantasy, math, food and cats. Lots of cats. She paints in a variety of styles, sculpts Match-Your-Pet Animini necklaces, and creates and recreates Egyptian artwork on sustainable papyrus.
Visit her "About" page to find out how cats, history, comics and Sci Fi parodies all fit together here!


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Heat guns are useful for a high number of tasks in the garage. Whether you need a quick way to vinyl-wrap a vehicle, remove paint or carpets and underflooring, heat up shrink tubes, a heat gun is just what you need. But in the ever-growing sea of great tools available, finding one that fits your needs and budget is not always easy. To help you with that, we tested and reviewed some of the best heat guns we could find and created a list to help you pick one that is perfect for you.
Dewalt is probably the most trusted brand name in the construction industry. Every tool they come up with is created with efficiency and durability in mind. The Dewalt D26960K is no exception.
A convenient LCD display located on top of the heat gun let you adjust the temperature from 150 to 1100ºF, in 50 degrees increments. Depending on how you intend to use your heat gun, this can be a pro or a con. It will do just fine for most jobs but if you work on small electronics (like replacing an iPhone screen), you may need a heat gun allowing for a more precise temperature setting than that. Simply be aware of that when you shop or you risk melting important components inside the electronic unit.
Be advised, the DEWALT D26960K is kinda bulky, though. Being one of the most robust and powerful on the list, such a thing is to be expected. But, thanks to the kickstand enclosed in the handle, the size is not a real drawback. When in use, the kickstand keeps the heat gun's nozzle in an upright position, allowing you to use both hands to hold whatever you are trying to heat up. This function is especially useful when you are trying to mold multiple plastic parts at the same time or to heat up paint while scrapping with both hands.
Worth mentioning, this heat gun comes in a kit including 2 scrapers, a standard one and one with replaceable attachments, 7 heat gun nozzles, everything neatly stored inside a PVC case.
No matter if you are a weekend handyman or a professional high-end electronic tech, if you want a heat gun offering more than the usual, this is the one. The price tag is a little more expensive than most but you get what you pay for. A really good heat gun ready to tackle anything you throw at it.
For a heat gun featuring a variable temperature setting to work with small electronics, look for the Porter-Cable PC1500HG. A convenient temperature control dial located on the side of the gun paired with a dual fan speed selector let you select virtually any heat setting you'd like. There's no temperature display or gauge or marks of any kind on the dial so if your job requires you to reach and hold an exact temperature, you'll have to use an infrared thermometer and a lot of trial and error.
The Porter-Cable PC1500HG also features a 1500 watt motor but it isn't as powerful as the DEWALT model mentioned above, blowing only 10CFM max. Even the temperature range is a little lower. At low fan speed, it will go from 120 to 900ºF and from 130 to 1100ºF at high speed. Once again, this may or may not be a good thing depending on the kind of work you do. Not all jobs require a huge air output and high-temperature settings. Always use the right tool for the right job or the results could be deceiving.
The only real drawback with this one is the length of the power cord. At only 6 feet long, I find it a little short but you can always connect it to a longer extension cord and the problem is gone. I personally connect all my electrical tools to a 25 feet power cord reel when I work.
A heat gun equipped with a 12.5A motor outputting 1500w like the Genesis GHG1550A is perfect to easily perform standard tasks like stripping paint, removing stickers and decals, and thawing frozen pipes. At higher temperature setting, you can even use it to loosen rusted nuts and bolts and even safely light your charcoal grill without zip-fuel!
The Genesis model comes with a deflector nozzle for a safe use near glasses and other flammable materials, a reflector nozzle to evenly heat around pipes and wires, and a reducer nozzle for a more concentrated air flow. If this is still not enough for you, more nozzles and specialty attachments can be bought and installed for your convenience. You can even buy accessories built for other heat guns on the market since the output is standard in size and will fit pretty much all standard nozzle accessories out there.
Overall, this Genesis heat gun is perfect for DIYers and everybody on a tight budget.
The compact pencil-like design of the Wagner HT400 truly sets it apart from all the common pistol-type heat guns. Weighing only 13 oz, it's perfect for all craft work and other small projects. With only one temperature setting of 650ºF allowing it to be used to apply embossing powders and applique without the risk of burning everything up.
The innovative kickstand located on the side of the gun is designed in such a way that the gun sits and blows air horizontally instead of sitting straight up and blowing air vertically like most other models. I find this to be better since you don't end up getting the hot air directly in the face while you work. Simply power it up, flip the kickstand, and voila!
The DEWALT D26950 is basically a smaller, cheaper version of the DEWALT D26960K described earlier. As opposed to its bigger brother, it doesn't come with an LCD display but a variable temperature control. It's not as fancy but it doesn't have that potentially problematic 50ºF increment limitation.
Other than that, it has pretty much all the same specifications as the bigger model. It also comes with the reliable and efficient 13A/1550 W motor outputting 16 CFM and a maximum temperature of 1100ºF.
Worth mentioning, this one only comes with the most essential nozzle attachments. The wider deflector nozzle is perfect to soften and strip paint and the reducer nozzle makes it easy to concentrate the air flow on a smaller area, preventing any unwanted burns around it.
If you are looking for a heat gun giving you the best bang for your buck, the DEWALT D26950 is the one for you. You don't have to pay for all the fancy add-ons of more expensive models while enjoying the reliability and the sturdiness of a world-renowned brand model. What's not to like?
For another high-quality heat gun that will last a lifetime, look for the Black & Decker HG1300 model. Two temperature settings are pre-programmed and can be selected using a trigger switch. Be warned that the lowest setting can't really go below 750ºF so if you plan to use it for craft making and delicate work, it may not be the heat gun for you.
Because the HG1300 only weighs 1.7 pounds, it's very easy to use and handle in any situation. Aside from that, it has pretty much the same features as any other heat guns such as a kickstand for hands-free operation and to help with the cooldown, an ergonomic handle, and a 1350w motor powerful enough to loosen rusted nuts and bolts.
One interesting thing with this particular heat gun is that Black & Decker actually sell compatible replacement parts on their website. This could come in handy in the future if for some reason the motor stops working and it's not covered by the 2 years warranty anymore. That's pretty cool of them since most manufacturers don't usually sell parts separately and finding aftermarket parts for heat guns is just straight hell.
The Wagner HT100 has an interesting retro look. Most Wagner tools, in fact, either look really futuristic or kinda retro. It's really a matter of taste here. Some like it, some don't. But aside from the look, they make really outstanding tools. Well-built and well-designed, they usually last for years.
In term of performance, it does what it has to do. The HT1000 is powered by a 1200w motor and two temperature settings can be selected for your convenience. Based only on the numbers, it doesn't look like much but the 4100 Btu output can easily remove multiple layers of paint without any effort.
Selecting the absolute best heat gun is not an easy task at all. All of the heat guns on the list are good options. They are all reliable and should last you a long time, especially if you don't use them every day. But the DEWALT D26960K is simply a better option. It has an LCD screen, it's built by one of the most trusted home improvement tool brands, and it's also one of the most powerful models. Other heat guns just can't stand the comparison.

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The “all-new” Ranger will essentially be an eight-year-old truck when it hits the road in the United States in early 2019. Other markets saw no cessation in Ranger availability after 2011, including Europe, Asia, and Australia. Ford produces the global Ranger at various manufacturing facilities to serve international markets. The revised-for-America Ranger will be built in Wayne, Mich., at a plant that currently makes Focus and C-Max models. According to designer Max Wolff, the major objective for the styling team was to “toughen the truck up visually” for its American debut. And that's what they did. The front fascia makes a wide, if a bit blunt, impression. The grille is proportionally small (by 2018 standards), but it makes the Ranger look strong, when adorned with chrome.
The pickup you see here is styled to look like the F-150, but the two trucks have next to nothing in common. What they do share is strength: According to program engineer Rick Bolt, the Ranger was reengineered to handle the F-150’s battery of durability tests. That means the body is mostly composed of steel, not aluminum. The cargo area is a simple box, not a Swiss army knife with a remote-operated tailgate. And there are two body styles, not an endless amount of permutations.
You could spot previous generations of right-size Rangers taking care of light-duty tasks that didn’t require a full-size truck. The ’19 Ranger—like the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado—has ballooned to within inches of the larger F-150.
The Ranger will launch with one powertrain: a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. If that pairing sounds familiar, that’s because it’s shared with the recently introduced 2018 Mustang—at least, according to several Ranger engineering insiders. (The rest of the world continues to have its pick of gasoline and diesel-powered engines—for now.) Rear-wheel drive is standard; part-time four-wheel drive will be optional. We’re curious to find out if the sweet six-speed manual that works with the 2.3 will ultimately become available.
Where the Ranger ditches its eight-year-old roots is driver-assist technology and off-road ability. At the top of the list is Trail Control, a low-speed cruise control designed to help you navigate tough passes, rocks, and mud—much like the available “crawl control” on the Toyota Tacoma. Ford’s Terrain Management System will also appear, as will a two-speed transfer case on 4WD Rangers. Hook up a trailer, and you can continue to monitor blind spots by electing to extend the visual length of the Ranger.
Between the Ranger’s North American debut in Detroit and the start of production in late 2018, a Raptor variant is scheduled to bow in global markets. From what we can see, it should be worth the wait for off-roading enthusiasts who need something smaller than the crushing F-150 Raptor. We’re holding out for a true competitor to the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

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Carriageway strengthening and resurfacing works will see a stretch of the Thanet Way shut for up to eight nights.
Kent County Council Highways has published a Prohibition of Driving order which concerns the A299 Thanet Way between Whitstable and Herne Bay.
Overnight closures are set to begin on Monday, March 11, starting from 7.30pm and re-opening at around 5am the next day.
Work is due to be completed by Tuesday, March 19.
The Thanet Way will be closed between Clapham Hill intersection, at the junction with A290 Clapham Hill, and the Old Thanet Way, and the Eddington intersection.
KCC advises drivers to use the Old Thanet Way to avoid the closures.
The statement says: "Only one carriageway will be closed on any one night, but the actual timings of the closures is yet to be confirmed, and is likely to interchange as works progress, with closures clearly indicated by signage on site."
It says the works are subject to weather conditions.
If you have seen or heard anything you think we should know about please contact the newsdesk by email at kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com.
For more stories, see the Kent Live homepage here.

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Leslie Sinclair is in town!
Fellow blogger, designer, artist, business owner and now author!
Leslie owns Segreto Finishes in Houston, a company specializing in decorative finishes.
Her book, "Segreto, Secrets to Finishing Beautiful Interiors," is due out this month.
She is in town visiting my friend Heather, who is her sister-in-law, so we spent the whole day together.
First, we had lunch at Il Fornaio.
Next, a little shopping. . .
. . .Then to my home and backyard to sit and chat!
We talked about blogging--Leslie also has a blog called Segreto Secrets.
We both find it amazing how she first inspired me to blog, and then I, in turn inspired her to start blogging.
We talked a lot about how important it is for women to support and encourage each other through their creative and professional pursuits.
I'm happy to say that she signed the first copy of her book for me!
Stay tuned for more information about Leslie's book, including my interview with the author!
Read about my visit last year in Houston with the Sinclair Sisters here!
Wow this was awesome. What a fun day, I will definitely check out her blog too. Thank you so much for sharing, (loved her inscription to you and she was right on the money, you ARE so talented) Thanks for sharing!
It sounds like a fun, relaxing day! You and your friends look really pretty in the lunchtime photo. I liked what Leslie wrote in your copy of her book. I think all your readers would echo the use of the words, "talented and beautiful," to describe you!
I agree with Leslie and Bill ~ you are talented and beautiful. Looks like a fun time. I remember your post on your visit to Houston. Have a great time together!
Sounds like a great day. I totally agree with you about women supporting each other - one of the best things about blogging!! The book looks beautiful and what a lovely (and accurate) inscription!! Look forward to reading your interview!! I always learn so much when interviewing, especially when it is in person. Even the subject's tone of voice and gestures are indicative of their attitude and message!
Your day looked so fun with the girls! We need to definitly get this new book!
How very cool. Congratulations on your autographed copy! Have a great rest of the weekend.
Oh, Delores! This is absolutely precious! To meet with someone who is so inspiring - to share the day, the conversation and to welcome her into your home - to be able to give hospitality to her - what a joy and so refreshing for you both, I'm sure!
You are not only surrounded in beauty where you live but even with your friends! How sweet your friend is to have signed the first copy for you!


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Turn off the A3 at the Malden junction and take the A2043 towards New Malden. Take the third left into Presburg Road, and at the end turn right into Thetford Road. Then right at the roundabout into South Lane and then third left into Green Lane. The clubhouse is situated just after Gooding Close on your right.
Buses 72, 131 and 285 all go to South Lane.
The nearest railway stations are Berrylands and New Malden, both served by South West Trains.
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Great comic book. Higgins and Reis just work well together!!!
This was really good. The Spot fight was really cool.
Single dad Bucky Barnes is honestly kinda my aesthetic.


text: Weight monitoring is an important component of treatment of eating disorders. The frequency of weigh-ins and procedure utilized varies based on the approach taken towards treatment, phases of treatment and level of care. Some treatment providers utilize a blind weigh-in protocol where the patient is not informed of the scale reading. Other treatment providers use an open weigh-in procedure in which the patient sees his or her weight as it is recorded.


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But what is encouraging is the increased willingness of the ordinary Singaporeans of daring to openly criticize the Prime Minister and his ruling party the PAP, something which was unheard of in the past in that tightly controlled one party state which relied on fear, it's only tool to keep the island citizens subjected and obedient. Here are pictures of the protesters with signs openly criticizing the Prime Minister and his ruling party at the protest at Hong Lim Park on June 7, 2014.
The Singapore Prime Minister is clearly in trouble. The island has no human rights, no right to protest anywhere other than at Hong Lim Park, no free speech, expression or assembly, no rule of law and no free press. In an island increasingly becoming educated and Internet savvy, the only way the Prime Minister has retained power is through fear and repression. Fear was his principle tool so far to retain control.
From all appearances, it appears Singaporeans are slowly coming out of that fear and prepared to openly show dissent despite the certain dangers of government reprisals and repression. This is a dangerous sign the Prime Minister better start worrying about.
His mistake was allowing peaceful protests at Hong Lim Park in the first place, when previously all protests throughout the island was banned. By allowing these protests at Hong Lim Park, Singaporeans who are becoming increasingly frustrated at their lot of life in this one party police state have finally decided to break free of their fear under which they suffered throughout the history of Singapore.
The Prime Minister has a choice. He has to either to rescind the right to protest at Hong Lim Park, nipping the bud of freedom in time, and hope to retain control a while longer. If his does this he would be even more hated by his people than he already is.
On the other hand if he continues to allow these protests, they are going to become more and more frequent and their citizens becoming even more vocal in expressing their anger at his government. Either way he does not have a chance. He is simply doomed.
The protest culture which was non existent in the past, through their all consuming fear, has clearly taken root. The tempest has been let loose from the bottle. The wind and fire of freedom is raging. The Prime Ministers' days are clearly numbered. The writing of change is on the wall. It certainly doesn't look good for him now. After all what did he expect? Rule Singapore through fear forever?
If his first wife committed suicide, then he might do likewise.
I understand that many printers refused to print the protest posters which explained the numerous handwritten protest signs at the rally.
SACRAMENTO — California's huge pension fund reported a 16.2% return on its investments in 2013.
The California Public Employees' Retirement System, which provides benefits to about 1.7 million state and local government workers, retirees and their dependents.
Full transparency - members and the public can get full disclosure on investments, performance and fees paid.
Why does Singapore's CPF only return 2.5%???
- Actually makes 16% (per Temasek) but the money is siphoned off? To where? Whom?
Inquiring minds want to know. Will the Lee's let us in on their secret?


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Wadi al-Natrun, a geological depression west of the Delta, is one of the cradles of Coptic monasticism. In the fourth century, hermits retreated here in search of asceticism and solitude, but soon the monasteries that developed out of these anchoretic communities became centres of ecclesiastical culture. One of them, Deir al-Surian (the Syrian Monastery), is of particular interest.


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Apple and Android accounted for 99.6% of smartphone sales in the fourth quarter of 2016. That’s a pretty significant duopoly of the smartphone market! What makes these two maestros of multitouch screens the standouts? Evolution. Over the last 10 years, both Android and Apple have come a long way, consistently outpacing their competitors. For a more in-depth look at the latest generation of the iPhone check out our blog, What’s New With the iPhone 7?
The first iteration of Apple’s iPhone was announced and released in 2007 and was thought to be too expensive to succeed in the smartphone market. In 2008, Android and Google banded together to release their first smartphone to the world, the T-Mobile G1. A month later, Android released the Android 1.0 source code, making it available to developers everywhere. While this means infinite possibilities in terms of personalization, closed platforms such as Apple’s iOS and Windows’ OS are less susceptible to malware.
While Apple’s iOS exists solely on the iPhone even today, Android’s OS lives on multiple phones from HTC to LG to Pixel. If you’re fond of Android’s OS but don’t love a particular smartphone, you can switch to another phone and still have Android’s OS. If you don’t like the iPhone but love their iOS, you’re stuck with the iPhone.
Apple has always focused on the simplicity of its OS, with Apple executive Jony Ive even stating, “I think there is a profound and enduring beauty in simplicity; in clarity, in efficiency. True simplicity is derived from so much more than just the absence of clutter and ornamentation. It’s about bringing order to complexity.” Apple’s goal is to make the iPhone easy for people of every age and technological expertise.
Android has actually strived for the opposite, with a focus on raw power and performance. With their focal point being processing power, UI seemed to fall a bit by the wayside. While Android tried to make their design more user friendly, it couldn’t compete with the simplicity of Apple’s iOS.
Both Apple’s OS and Android’s OS have continued to evolve and morph over the years. Whereas Apple’s newest iteration of iOS took on a minimalistic design, Android’s OS took the prize with intricate details and animations, pushing Android ahead on the category that they’ve fallen behind on the most.
Even though Apple got a head start on Android, Android has come out on top in terms of market share. Over the last 10 years, Android’s market share has grown from just 4% in 2009 to a whopping 81% in 2015. Apple’s share of the smartphone market has inched from 14% to 16% in that same time.
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Every other year the trombone choirs of the Protestant Youth Association from all over the region Württemberg meet in Ulm to celebrate their Federal Trombone Day. For two days they sing, pray and, of course, make music.
At the end of the meeting there is always a joint concert at the Cathedral and on Cathedral Square with more than 8,000 players on brass. This year’s theme is “I want to console you!"


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but does the base GP come close to the Impala LS, LT in terms of handling bumpy roads? Or even the Allure? Maybe its that the GP feels tight, as opposed to springy like the CS used to be?
We recently got a 2007 Grand Prix to replace the Olds Cutlass Supreme... I was going over it today, and notice that in the rear headliner, next to each rear door window and handle, looks like it has stains, like one big patch. Is it common for water to leak through here? I could only think that it would leak through the that roof rail thing... I hope not, I had enough trouble with the Olds 7 different water leaks, and rusting out strut mounts in back. I did check the ones in the GP look fine. Another thing I noticed that when turning left slowly, there seems to be a rubbing noise from the front left... or just the front. Otherwise the car runs well... Thank you!
Hi there, We should be getting a 2007 grand prix, and i noticed that parts of the front control arm has surface rust. Is this normal? The car has been driven in Canadian winters. Thanks.
Well this is not fun, I did read some minor things about that platform epilson....... so the ball joints are pressed from the factory? not like the 1st gen w body.. The Lacrosse, I sat inside it, and found the seat very firm... then the 3.8, lots of gas here in Canada hahha.... does it ride as comfy as the Impala, or W body? Thanks.
What about a Pontiac G6? I'd rather stay with the w body though.. is the epsilon much better? ride comfort?


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Hello Bro...I haven't been around at GG like I use to at one time but there's too much to look into each day that my time doesn't allow me to be at most places...my apologies!!
I take this opportunity to thank you for always stopping by my page...truly appreciate your friendship. Also, thank you for remembering my birthday and making it extra special with the gift of your wishes. My birthday was spent with my family and it was simply a small celebration just between us!
I appreciate your friendship. I love you. I'm sorry I couldn't celebrate with you at Christmas holidays here GG. I hope happiness, love, health, and the holidays are full of safety. Unfortunately I was very sick and still recover. Doctors and nurses and God saved.
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Stubborn disease of citrus, caused by Spiroplasma citri, is an important disease of citrus in the hot, arid inland areas of California and Arizona. The two methods most commonly used for detection of stubborn have been biological indexing and culture in a cell-free medium. Indexing for stubborn disease of citrus is difficult since it requires the somewhat tricky side-graft or leaf vein method, and it takes several months to obtain results. Culturing is also somewhat time consuming, sometimes requires several attempts, and can produce false positives from contamination. Culturing is the test of record for CDFA and most regulatory agencies.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has proven to be a valuable medical diagnostic tool for investigating damage in humans. This tool is useful in medicine since it provides information on “soft tissues” in the body such as muscles and tendons. Our project was focused on developing magnetic resonance for use in detecting damage to “soft tissues” in oranges.
The goal of this research was to reduce economic losses to the lemon industry due to postharvest decay and to increase postharvest quality and storage life of lemons using the inexpensive naturally-occurring compounds spermidine, spermine and salicylic acid applied as a dip or drench after washing or in the storage wax. If successful, the research would identify a less-expensive material that is as effective or more effective than GA3 combined with 2,4-D.
The goal of the robot harvester project’s second phase, FY2004-2005, was to begin to validate Vision Robotics’ concept for mapping orange trees using the scout robot. The scout will map the grove determining the tree locations, the number and size of the oranges and their approximate positions on each tree. Once a tree and its oranges are mapped, the scout will determine a picking-plan for that tree, which it will transmit to a harvester robot.
During the second year of this project, we continued the work initiated last year. This project uses the sensory panel volunteers at the UC Kearney Ag Center to evaluate early season navel oranges with the intent to develop a database of the relationship between SSC/TA ratio, volatiles, and acceptability of navel orange fruit. Additionally, during this year we explored the relationship between fruit handling practices, waxes and fruit acceptability following storage.
This research investigates the efficacy of ozone combined with carbon dioxide and vacuum to control bean thrips in navel oranges. A focus of this work in 2004-2005 was effects of wax type and cultivar to mitigate phytotoxic damage.
The goal of this project is to develop and test a field method for using an ethanol sensor to measure whether a sample of oranges contains a threshold level of freeze-damaged fruit. The citrus industry is seeking an objective alternative to the manual inspection method used by CDFA inspectors to determine freeze damage in navel oranges.
The purpose of this project is to develop new methods to control postharvest decay of citrus for use in California packinghouses. Practical experiments with the newly approved postharvest fungicide pyrimethanil (PYR) were completed in 2005. PYR has recently been approved for use in California to control green mold, caused by Penicillium digitatum, though acceptance of its residues in some overseas markets is still in progress.
In the summer of 2005, fludioxonil and pyrimethanil were registered in California following the federal registration in the fall of 2004 for postharvest use on citrus. The postharvest registration of azoxystrobin is still pending but is expected in the summer of 2006. In Sept. 2005, we successfully placed propiconazole into the federal IR-4 program to establish a residue tolerance for postharvest use, and these studies are planned for 2006.
Vision Robotics (VRC) has demonstrated that it is possible to see all the oranges (>99%) on trees in production groves from somewhere outside the tree canopy. In practice, this requires a thorough scan of the tree canopy, and the closer to the canopy and wider the viewing angle the better.


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The appearance of cheap airline tickets opened up a whole new philosophy and journey. Suddenly, at the turn of the century, it was possible to fly short distances while paying similar rates for a bus or a train to the destination. The increase in budget airlines increased competition among airlines, and was later said to reduce prices.
This was especially the case in Europe, where the business dictated that many people would have to travel regularly within countries within the continent. Holidaymakers, too, were soon encouraged by less expensive airline tickets and popular routes for healthy holiday makers for many airlines that do not have frills.
Policy surprised industry experts to a certain extent with their success levels.
Under no circumstances was this flying revolution limited to European countries. A similar model has shown great success in North America. Again, passengers were shown with a selection of airlines that did not charge high prices for their tickets.
In exchange, flyers are offered great value for money for their holiday as well as a flight that does not include any extras. Therefore, passengers will not be able to enjoy complementary drinking and food. However, it proved a sacrifice that huge amounts of travelers each year are willing to sacrifice. After all, there is nothing stopping people from buying food at the airport and eating it once on a flight.
This proves much more economical than flying with a traditional airline that offers food with a plane ticket but at a much more expensive price.
The expansion of budget airlines continues and they, for example, are very popular in China where people have to travel huge distances to reach different provinces. Flight often saves hours or even days while traveling. The advent of affordable airline tickets has been a very welcome development and allows more and more freedom to travel quickly and efficiently without incurring dramatic costs.
Emerging markets like African countries have also come into play.
Cheap flights are possible in and around East Africa for example with several companies starting services aimed at cutting the cost of flight in Africa. However, perhaps it is not surprising that the regional economic district, South Africa, is the country that leads the way when it comes to budget airlines who have a top reputation.
A number of airlines compete for public sensations and regular flights that link South African cities to one another, as well as other cities in South Africa. So now it is very easy to buy cheap flights to South Africa if you are in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Bloemfontein or Pretoria.
To be someone who travels a lot, I have my part of bad planes. It is not unusual to go a long step with your legs still asleep, praying to be stretched! People I know even say that a more expensive card is fine as long as the plane had enough space.
Another convenient measure I use is entertainment. I bring a book together to help pass the time, but I still check the flights on flights. More members of my work oriented laptops have access to the Internet at the top of their list. I guess I can also use it to surf the net, too.
The services of the plane are also something to think about. I like spacious bathrooms since I prefer not to throttle (in more than one way) when using a can. I sleep while traveling normally, so having nice pillows and blankets help me sleep soundly as well as a nice, comfortable chair. Decent food is a must, since I've eaten enough on senseless meals to last a lifetime. Friendly airline staff is also a great advantage. I've been half ignored by an angry stewardess once, and I have not even flirted with her!
1. Singapore Airlines – I had the pleasure of flying with this airline several times, and I heard that they are number one not surprising at all. They always had a good name among regular travelers, and for good reason. The economy department is not crowded, the business class is as good as it gets, the meals are great in all classes, the staff is friendly and well trained and a good selection of in-flight entertainment.
If you have a flight with Singapore Airlines, you are guaranteed satisfaction. Your legs might not want to leave, and it's not because they're asleep!
2. Thai Airways – another excellent airline! Some consider them to be the true competitor of Singapore Airlines, both being based in Southeast Asia and both are considered to be some of the best in the world. As with Singapore Airlines, you are guaranteed satisfaction from them.
3. Cathay Pacific – Consistent Competitor Since capturing the awards, you are sure they have good experience with them. While not as good as the best, it ranks above their average in what needs traveling giving them a good edge against other airlines.
4. Qatar Airways – If you fly first class, look no further! Qatar Airways has the best first class seats in the business, and is not slouch in other categories either. It is also the best airline in the Middle East.
Catch a flight with them and see what they can do for you.
5. Kentes – another consistent player like Cathay Pacific, it is considered to be the best airline in Australia. It does well in many comfort categories, and is known to be the best choice for flights.
So what are you waiting for? If you have a planned trip, be sure that it is one of these airlines for a comfortable travel experience that will leave you smiling, inside out!
Fortnite is the name of a new hit game which was released back in September 2017. When it was first released there was very little hype about it and did not receive much attention on its initial release. Due to this simple fact, the company that created it decided to offer some of the game for free, and since the game has probably become the most popular in the world today.
There are many aspects that make the game unique.
First, he is a third person shooter but very animated in its position and therefore not very serious in the form of terms. Along with being a shooter game you can collect materials such as wood, bricks, metal structures and various building structures like ramps, walls, floors, and anything imaginable. The object of the game is to be the last player or standing squad.
The game begins with a hundred players each descending from a school bus held in the air by a hot air balloon to a huge island with small towns and various places marked on the map. Every person gets off the bus and when they land, they loot weapons and shield before anyone else finds the loot first. There are many types of weapons such as shotguns, guns, rocket launchers and many different weapons to find. Players unlock gold boxes that give you many usable items in the game like potions and weapons as mentioned.
Once the player has the loot they want they must move to the storm circle as the storm outside closes slowly forces forces together. The storm will slowly decrease your health if you are covered in it until suddenly your health is over. Once your health is working out there is no respawning into the same game as you must start over from the beginning.
The ultimate goal is to be the last to stand and achieve "Royal Victory".
This is a difficult achievement as there are a lot of skilled players out there playing and competing in a ridiculous manner on a regular basis. The key that is found by most of these skilled gamers is to be able to build more efficiently and quickly the heat of a gun battle. These builders are usually highly skilled and players tend to win more of the games they play. Inexperienced players who are still learning the overall flow of the game usually do not find their first win until many games are played.
As time went on the developers of the game added special situations while playing a particular mix and also to keep the game interesting and their dead players entertained and not bored after so long. This mode has become a favorite of many is a high explosive mode which takes away all the usual weapons leaving players wandering around the map to find grenade launchers and rocket launchers and some special weapons to win the game with.
These additional modes provide a skill shift and allow new players to become more familiar with less common items in normal mode and allow them to experiment more freely so that they are not ready in the normal state.
Overall, the game is fun for all ages and provides a very good challenge for a competitive person in all of us. Fortnite is a hobby for now, but look for it to stay longer as more and more players continue to join the ranks as each passing day.


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Award recipients include (left to right): John McLaughlin, MD, President Elect, Medical Staff (representing The Medical Center of Aurora); Mary Wolf, LIGHT Program Director (representing Avera Health); Barbara Couden Hernandez, PhD, Director of Physician Vitality (representing Loma Linda University Health); and Jeffrey Kuhlman, MD, Senior Vice President (representing Florida Hospital).
Congratulations to Medicus Integra© Awardees 2016!
The Medicus Integra© Award officially launched at the Annual Conference of the Coalition for Physician Well-Being in April, 2015. Pilot surveys were scheduled in the latter half of 2015 and early months of 2016. Four organizations successfully completed the initial round of Medicus Integra© surveys and were recognized at the Coalition Annual Conference, April 13, 2016. Awardees include a suburban community hospital in Colorado, a system of hospitals and clinics headquartered in South Dakota, a large urban medical center in Florida, and an academic medical center in southern California. Each organization demonstrates strong commitment to physician well-being, as evidenced by executive support, resource allocation, and creative programming. The following narrative acknowledges the outstanding accomplishment of each organization and highlights particularly noteworthy programs and initiatives.
For more information or to apply for the Medicus Integra© Survey, please contact Ted Hamilton, MD at 407-357-2153.
TMCA Colleagues program, featuring facilitated monthly meetings of physicians designed to promote communication and collegiality.
Evidence of a pervasive, trust-based institutional culture, derived from collaborative executive and physician leadership.
ICARE program of values-based physician recognition, an organized system of physician appreciation and commitment to timely response to concerns.
Combined executive and physician leadership in business and clinical planning and execution, with evidence of enviable achievement in core quality, safety, risk, and patient experience measures.
The innovative LIGHT (Live, Improve, Grow, Heal, Treat) program, designed to prevent burnout, promote life-work balance, and optimize workflow, is led by a collaborative physician-administrative committee and includes education, coaching, and counseling components.
Avera’s Physician Leadership Academy, now in its fourth year of operation, accommodates 15 physicians per year and is designed to prepare physicians for dyad leadership roles in the organization, teaming executive and physician leaders in management of major service lines.
Avera has the world’s most extensive telemedicine network, which provides rapid and reliable clinical consultation for physicians working in remote areas.
Avera Medical Group (AMG) deploys a robust, two-day on-boarding program for new doctors. AMG’s enviable 4-5 percent annual physician turnover rate reflects high physician engagement.
Physician Support Services employs a full-time director, who provides professional coaching/counseling, continuing medical education, and focused retreats for education, renewal, and relationship building.
Organized efforts to build collegiality (e.g., Finding Meaning in Medicine©), promote compassion and teamwork (e.g., Schwartz Center Rounds®), and address spiritual issues (medical staff Department of Healthcare & Spirituality).
Physician Leadership Development program, accommodating 35 physicians per class, in a 40-hour curriculum over eight months.
Orlando Physician Advisory Council, including 55-60 elected physician leaders and institute leaders, contributes to organizational strategy development.
Physician engagement surveys document consistent improvement over past several years.
The Physician Vitality Program employs a full-time director, who provides professional coaching, counseling, and related support services; educational and relationship-building initiatives; and social research on physician burnout and well-being.
LLUH involves physicians in a remarkable program of domestic and international service initiatives, including Global Health Initiative, Street Medicine Outreach, and Social Action Corps (SAC).
Women in Medicine provides social and support activities for women physicians.
The LLUH biomedical and organizational Ethics program provides graduate level training and consultative services.
The Center for Spiritual Life & Wholeness sponsors a variety of programs designed to sustain mission and promote the culture of the organization.
Adventist Health System President/CEO Don Jernigan received the Coalition for Physician Well-Being’s inaugural Friend of Medicus Integra© Award at the organization’s sixth annual meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
The Medicus Integra Award© was conceived and developed based on the belief that physician resilience and well-being not only benefits physicians, but is also conducive to a healthy organizational culture and essential to delivering quality patient care.
The Coalition for Physician Well-Being commended Jernigan’s advocacy for measures to combat physician burnout, as well as his persistent and innovative efforts to help physicians achieve personal satisfaction and professional fulfillment in their lives.
Adventist Health System is a founding member of the Coalition for Physician Well-Being.