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Yesterday a Tyler jury in Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell's court found that Apple willfully infringed a patent by a Nokia engineer on wireless communication technology. The patent, which was acquired and asserted in the case by plaintiff Cellular Communications Equipment, a subsidiary of Acacia Research, dealt with managing the resources used to send data over a communications network, and the accused devices were Apple's iPads and iPhones.
The jury found all five asserted claims infringed, that none of the five had been shown to be obvious, and rejected a claim of improper inventorship. The jury further found that the infringement was willful and awarded $22.11 million in damages.
The suit had previous included claims against the mobile carriers that sell Apple's devices (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Boost and T-Mobile) but Judge Mitchell severed and stayed the claims against the resellers, noting that the plaintiff couldn't get damages from both Apple and the resellers anyway.
"What about post-grant proceedings?" I hear you asking. Yes, Apple filed a petition for IPR under the AIA, and the PTAB declined to institute review, finding that Apple hadn't established a reasonable likelihood of prevailing. The PTAB had also denied IPR reviews by HTC, Dell, Amazon and other companies on the patent.
For a little context on Apple's recent trials in the district, my notes show that a prior verdict against Apple in Tyler this year (VirnetX II and damages trial on VirnetX I) was set aside by Judge Schroeder, and the retrial in that case starts later this month. Going back a little further, last year Apple tried three patent cases in the EDTX, all before Judge Gilstrap. It won two and lost the third, but Judge Gilstrap later set aside that verdict. Incidentally, the CCC case was originally assigned to Judge Gilstrap, but the parties agreed to trial before Magistrate Judge Mitchell, so Apple's immaculate record at trial with Judge Gilstrap continues.
To find a patent verdict against Apple that wasn't later set aside by the EDTX trial judge you have to go back to Mirror Worlds, which ... no, wait, Judge Davis set that one aside as well. Hmm. Okay, here we go - there is one for $9 million in 2011, and another for $19 million in 2009. To my knowledge neither resulted in a change on appeal (appeals may have been filed, but didn't result in a decision as best I can tell). There was also the original VirnetX verdict in 2012, which the Federal Circuit affirmed on liability and reversed on damages, and that is the Sisyphean ball that is going up and down the stairs on the old side of the Tyler courthouse again this year.
Running the numbers on those results, and assuming CCC doesn't change at trial or on appeal, it looks like Apple has won two at trial, lost three (totalling $42 million), and gotten three (for $208 million, $532 million and $624 million respectively) set aside by EDTX judges at the JMOL stage, and a fourth for $368 million set aside at the Federal Circuit (subject to the aforementioned retrial on damages). That's a 62% win rate at the district court, rising to 66% counting the appeal.
But I really don't think that takes fully into account Apple's success in getting $1.36 billion in verdicts set aside at the JMOL stage. To better evaluate this, perhaps a useful way to look at that is this. Apple has been successful in setting aside 98.5% of the damages assessed against it by Eastern District of Texas juries at the district court level. Including the appellate success, its set-aside rate rises to 98.8%. Even assuming Judge Mitchell denies any JMOLs in the CCC case (Apple has only lost three of eight JMOL rulings, but let's assume they lose this one), the success rate would only drop to 97%.

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The new 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto-Darkening Filter Kit 9100XXi offers a suite of improved features. The filter’s optics allow welders to see more details — so they can can better focus on their welding set-up, welding technique, precision grinding, and inspection of just-completed welds. With 3M’s most natural coloured ADF, welders should be able to more readily recognize colors in their working environment: for example, the coloured control panels on their welding machines.
Grinding Mode: one quick push on the button of the external silver front and the filter is locked into its shade 3 light state for grinding. Another quick push reactivates the auto-darkening mode, and you are ready to weld again.
Memory Mode: a new function that allows you to quickly switch between two different welding filter set-ups of your own choice. Each memory mode has an individual setting for dark shade, switching sensitivity, and dark-to-light delay. For example, with just one long push to the button on the external silver front, you can go from low-amp TIG to high-amp MAG welding. The slim, streamlined, external silver front button has no burdensome cables and can be activated while wearing welding gloves.
Auto-ON/OFF: a motion-sensor instantly turns on the filter when you pick up the welding helmet for “Grab & Go” efficiency.
any current owner of a Speedglas welding helmet 9100/9100 Air or 9100-QR can upgrade and benefit all of these new features. Users of Speedglas welding helmets 9100 FX/9100 FX Air/9100 MP can benefit from the 9100XXi filter’s new improved optics and Auto-ON/OFF; however, they will not be able to use the external grinding or memory modes since those helmets have different silver front panel designs.
There are local differences regarding launch timing, please contact 3M in your country for further details.

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Distance between London and Vienna is 1233 KM (kilometers) and 348.45 meters. London is 766.4 miles away from Vienna.
London is located in the United_Kingdom state of England at the longitude of -0.1 and latitude of 51.5. Vienna is located in the Austria state of Wien at the longitude of 16.4 and latitude of 48.2.
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Time difference between London and Vienna is 10.915333333333 decimal hours (10 : 54 : 55.199999999998). London universal time is 12.006666666667 UTC and Vienna universal time is 1.0913333333333 UTC. London is advance Vienna 10 hours and 54 Minutes and 55.199999999998 seconds.
Travel time from London To Vienna will take 30 hours and 50.02 minutes if the vehicle keep an average speed of sixty kilometer per hour. Travel time by walk may take around 154.2 hours if you continuously walk at the speed of 6KM.
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I’ve read a lot about different diets and weight loss methods over the years. We know, from Science, that simply reducing calories and going “on a diet” is not likely to lead to successful long term weight management. We have the Atkins, South Beach, whole food plant based, and paleo style diets which allow followers to eat abundantly of certain foods while banishing others (carbohydrates, animal foods, oils, dairy, beans, grains, etc) and eschewing calorie counting.
The concept of intermittent fasting/time restricted eating has been gaining popularity not only because it works for a lot of people, but there’s also a lot of science behind it. It’s good for weight loss and it’s good for health. Check out work by Dr. Valter Longo & Dr. Satchin Panda. Because what people really want aside from weight loss is a healthy eating plan for life: one that will ideally lead to longevity & wellness.
So, here is my simplistic dietary plan if you want to lose weight & become healthier in the process!
Avoid as much as possible added sugar and refined, processed foods.
At a minimum do not snack and have at least 12 hours between dinner and breakfast.
Within a Mediterranean diet framework, choose real whole food. Any animal products that you eat should be high quality: grass fed, organic, pasture-raised, and wild caught. Animal protein should not be a large part of your diet. Favor goat and sheep milk dairy over cow dairy. Favor fatty wild caught ocean fish like salmon; avoid large fish which tend to bioaccumulate toxins. Eat a lot of non starchy veggies. Some higher carb foods like legumes, cooked and cooled sweet potatoes, whole intact grains, and fruits can be part of your diet too. But keep in mind all this is a spectrum: you might want to go lower carb and even keto for a short term; you might want to eat slightly more animal products or slightly less. The mix is really up to you, and is not something you must adhere to forever and ever. But make sure plants predominate in your diet! I am a huge fan of Dr. Michael Mosley and his lower carb Mediterranean diet, which is a very sensible way of including a variety of plant foods.
Fasting is key. There are many different styles of fasting. Start with 12:12. Then you can move on to 5:2 or 18:6. Check out work by Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Michael Mosley. It is better to skip meals in the later part of the day but for most people skipping breakfast works better.
Be active in ways you enjoy. I love group exercise classes like yoga, Pilates, and barre. Especially try resistance training. Walk.
Reduce stress as much as possible. Meditate. Spend time in nature. Tune into your thoughts. Practice mindfulness. Be kind to yourself.
Be with people. Join a group, take a class. Be a social creature. Connect face to face.
Respect your microbiome. All of the above has an influence on your gut bacteria which exert powerful effects on your health and wellbeing.
I hope this is helpful, and a starting point for your weight loss/wellness path!
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Even before the second version of President Trump’s travel ban was unveiled yesterday, the general unease over immigration restrictions and possible detention or questioning at U.S. ports of entry was already causing a chilling effect for international writers and artists considering a visit to the country, according to a statement from PEN America.
Obviously the creators most dramatically affected by both the old and new bans are those with passports from the seven (or six in the new version) Muslim-majority countries named in the executive order. For example Khalid Albaih, the Sudanese-born political cartoonist exiled in Qatar, recently told ArtNet News that he’s “not even thinking of applying for a visa” for the U.S. anytime soon, considering that even before the ban each application to visit required about six months and underwent intense scrutiny. “If that’s not extreme vetting, I don’t know what is,” he observed.
This incident has caused me some discomfort, but I cannot stop thinking of all those who suffer these humiliations and legal violence without the protections I was able to benefit from. …How can one explain this zeal if not by the concern to fulfill quotas and justify increased controls? That is the situation today in this country. We must now face arbitrariness and incompetence at all levels. I heard recently that “Paris isn’t Paris anymore.” The United States seems no longer quite the United States.
PEN America also reports that U.S. artist Aaron Gach was recently detained and “subjected to detailed questioning regarding an art exhibition in which he had participated in Belgium, including questions about why he was invited, who invited him, and how often he takes part in such exhibits.” CPB agents pressured Gach into turning over his cellphone, which was “removed from his sight for several minutes before being returned to him.” Gach is a U.S. citizen, but non-citizens entering the country could be subject to even more scrutiny of their electronic devices and social media accounts under a Department of Homeland Security proposal which would require them to provide their passwords as a condition of entering the country. CBLDF was part of a massive coalition of human rights and civil liberties organizations, trade associations, and experts in security, technology, and the law who recently condemned that proposal in a joint statement.
And that’s the idea that I have nothing to worry about. The idea that I could be let in without the extra scrutiny, without incident, without a care in the world… purely because I’m a straight white guy.
I don’t want to happily visit a country that is in the process of denying entry to so many, purely because of where they were born or what they believe. And so, I won’t.
America’s status as a world-class cultural hub, as a proponent of free thought and lively debate, as a country that celebrates our diversity and welcomes new voices and new ideas from all corners of the world, is crumbling. The image of a shining city on a hill is erased, and in its place rises a forbidding, angry, hostile country that talks of building walls and banning outsiders. We will all be poorer for it.

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text: Foundations for Farming is an initiative aimed at bringing transformation to individuals, communities and nations through faithful and productive use of land. God has revealed a very simple conservation farming method with an implementation management teaching, which when applied help people to apply the Gospel to their lives. The project desires that the life lesson of farming will help the vast masses of Africa and the developing world, who are dependent on the land, to faithfully use what they have been given to turn a profit and come out of poverty. More importantly however, the project hopes for the transformation of their spiritual lives and that they see Jesus is the foundation we build our lives on and He reveals His ways in all aspects of our lives.


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Driving distance between Niland, CA and Cerritos, CA is 174.78 miles (or 281.28 kilometers). If you drove an average car (using about 3.6 gallons of gas per mile), the gas would cost you around $, since you would need about gallons of fuel.
Leaving from Niland, CA you would reach Cerritos, CA in about 3 hours 15 mins if you keep an average speed of miles per hour, assuming you don’t make any breaks or get stuck in traffic.
This is a map overview of the best driving route from Niland, CA to Cerritos, CA in which you can see the origin and destination points marked with A (Niland) and B (Cerritos) respectively as well as blue line along the road route you can take. You can zoom in to see more details, including road numbers and even street names both in Niland, CA and Cerritos, CA as well as every other town you may pass by on your way.
To cover the 174.78 mi that separate Cerritos from Niland you are going to need between of fuel, considering you drive an average car (30 mpg) and , if you drive an SUV or a heavy car (20 mpg). If you drive a fuel efficient car (45 mpg), your consumption will only be .
Depending on the fuel efficiency level of your car, driving from Niland to Cerritos will cost you between and . An average car would make the trip for . We calculate the route cost using real time average gas prices for the US and other costs such as tolls are not included in this calculation.
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Distance from Hong Kong International Airport to Tainan Airport is 404 miles / 651 kilometers / 351 nautical miles.
Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Tainan Airport (TNN) is 1 hour 15 minutes.
There is no time difference between Hong Kong and Tainan.
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Three years ago, at least 17 protesters were killed and more than 100 people were injured on September 13, 2010 (Monday) in police and paramilitary forces’ action in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s north, south and central parts.
Kashmiri people were protesting against the alleged desecration of the Quran in the United States that year.
On that day, people in every nook and corner protested against the action of a ‘mentally retarded’ priest who had reportedly desecrated the Quran in the United States of America.
At least seven persons including district president JKLF (R) Showkat Ahmad Mir and a woman were killed in violent clashes in Budgam while over 60 people were injured 23 of them critically. The victims were identified Javaid Ahmad, Nissar Ahmad Kuchay, 22, Ghulam Rasool Ahanger—all residents of Humhama while a woman Rafeeqa, was from Ompora Budgam.
A class 7 student, Danish Nabi son of Ghulam Nabi Kumar, of Charar-i-Sharief was killed in CRPF firing at a group of youth who had engaged the paramilitary troopers in clashes near Hanwari in Char town. At main town Budgam, a policeman identified as Ravinder Singh, was killed on that day.
Four persons were killed and at least 100 injured when police and CRPF men opened fire and resorted to intense teargas shelling on the protestors in Tangmarg.
The deceased were identified as Riyaz Ahmad Shiekh son of Ghulam Muhammad Shiekh (28 ) of Tengan, Pampore, Ajaz Ahmad Wagay,(26) of Kadalbal and Javaid Ahmad Rather of Kadalbal. At least 20 persons sustained bullet injuries.
A 14 year boy was killed and two others injured after the forces and police resorted to unprovoked’ firing in Islamabad.
Atleast five people were killed and 65 others injured, when police and the CRPF personals opened fire on the protesters in the Tangmarg area of north Kashmir.The deceased were identified as Mudassir Ahmad Parrey son of Ghulam Rasool Parrey resident of Krishama Tangmarg, Tariq Ahmad Ganaie resident of Tillegam and Qayoom Ahmad Wani of Waniloo Tangmarg, Iqbal Ahmad Malik s/o Bashir Ahmad Malik of Tumberhama village. Out of the 65 injured, 55 had bullet injuries.
One person, Nissar Ahmad Bhat (22) was killed and three others were injured when personnel of Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly opened fire on peaceful protesters in Ajas township of Bandipora on that fateful day.
May peace reign in J&K. May Allah continue to bless India in her noble, selfless struggle against hate-mongering apostles of devil that are besmirching the name of Islam.

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Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming iOS 11.3 update to developers for testing purposes, two weeks after seeding the second beta and one month after releasing iOS 11.2.5, an update that focused primarily on bug fixes and security improvements. The update also comes just a day after the release of iOS 11.2.6, which fixed a bug that caused iPhones and iPads to crash when a character from the Indian language Telugu was rendered improperly.
iOS 11.3 is a major update that introduces a long list of new features, like Messages on iCloud for storing your iMessages in the cloud, and ARKit 1.5, a new, upgraded version of ARKit that can more accurately map irregularly shaped surfaces and recognize and place objects on vertical surfaces like walls.
There are four new Animoji on the iPhone X (dragon, bear, skull, and lion), and in the Health app, there's a new Health Records feature that aggregates all of your medical records in one easy-to-access place. Health Records are limited to participating institutions, though.
AirPlay 2 features have been introduced in iOS 11.3 and tvOS 11.3, allowing audio to be played to multiple Apple TVs, and for HomeKit, iOS 11.3 introduces official support for HomeKit software authentication options.
Other features in iOS 11.3 include a new "For You" section in Apple News that displays the top videos of the day, support for Advanced Mobile Location (AML) for more accurate location when placing an emergency call in a supported country, more information about app size in the Updates tap in the App Store, and a new Privacy screen and icon that will show up whenever Apple asks you for info.
Business Chat, which will let you interface with businesses like Wells Fargo, Delta, Hilton and Lowe's right in the Messages app is coming when iOS 11.3 is released, and improvements to Apple Music will bring better support for music videos. Users will be able to stream music videos without ads and create and view music video playlists.
iOS 11.3 will be released to the public in the spring. Spring kicks off on March 20, so iOS 11.3 will be in testing for at least another month.
What's new in iOS 11.3 beta 3: The newest beta of iOS 11.3 adds support for the iPod touch, and it removes AirPlay 2 features that were present in previous betas. There's also a new option in the Settings app under Privacy --> Analytics to share Health Record analytics with Apple.
Please, someone rid the world of this scourge.
Unless it’s just a temporary bug, they’ve ruined Books, or iBooks, or whatever they’re calling it now. I read almost exclusively from my iPad. Previously, there were several settings for how you view books. One, All Books, showed everything all the time, including PDFs. Books showed all books other than PDFs. When you made a new category (a folder with a name you would put books in, like an individual author), that book could be taken out of the Books area, and put into the folder. Then there would be no books in the Books area, or, just a few that you didn’t make a category for, because you only had one of the type.
So you would just end up with a few nooks there, at most. When you got a new book, it was easy to find, and read. When you finished, you would put it into the category you wanted it in, and it would leave the Books area. This was very good for tracking new books, books you didn’t yet categorize, and for books preordered that hadn’t come in yet.
But now they’ve eliminated the All Books area, and the Books area now contains everything. I’ve got over 200 books and PDFs. I have to look through everything. It’s very confusing. Did I put a particular book in a category, or didn’t I? I have to look through the category to tell. Finding a book you were reading but had to close because of needing to read a PDFs manual is now lost amongst everything else. A book you ordered several months ago, but just came in is now lost somewhere, and you have to look again through everything to find it, if it did come in.
Can confirm. This beta is smoother than a baby’s bottom.
But is it smoother than an android’s bottom? I think not.
Animations are so much smoother.
Increased battery life with high-usage apps.
I don't understand the move to generic app names like "app", "music", "books" - it makes it so much harder to look for advice or help on the internet. Just google "books +iOS" and you won't get lucky.
I still can't wrap my head around the fact the iPhone X looks that bad.
The design team conceived that idea, it got approved, they made it, marketed it, and sold it.
Just an absolute disgrace in industrial design.
And functionally that extra 8mm of screen does nothing for improvements, I really really hate that phone.
I'm honestly in such disbelief that this phone was created.
Strap in. Hopefully we’ll see more stability in battery life (not expecting anything crazy).
I'd love to see it update the HomePod firmware and introduce stereo pairing for those of us on beta. I currently have access to a 2nd unit I need to return in the next few days and would LOVE to test for a bit in the interim.
Edit: no firmware updates available :( Bummer.

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Carboni’s Pizza kitchen offers patrons an authentic Italian dining experience. Located in the historic Eureka Stockade precinct in Ballarat, Carboni’s Pizza Kitchen pays homage to Raffaeollo Carboni, an Italian national, who arrived on the Ballarat goldfields in 1853.
Brown Ink was approached to create a stylish brand mark and identity that represented the business and it’s vision of bringing authentic, quality Italian cuisene to Ballarat. The final logo is simplistic in nature, and includes elements that hark back to the historical and cultural foundations of the business. The miner’s pick and shovel reference the namesake and the apostrophe, represented by the Italian flag, conveys the flavours on offer and the nationality of the passionate Head Chef, Donatello Pietrantuono.
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The book addresses addiction in human terms with an in-depth analysis of the conscious and subconscious aspects of substance abuse. A step by step road map written from the addict’s perspective for an understanding of the different components of addiction. This guide is for anyone seeking or wishing to give help to someone in despair. The inspirational and motivational content essential to the recovery process is the U.S.P. of the book. It addresses all forms of addiction and hopefully provides new answers to the many questions raised on the subject.
“A copy of this book should be in every library in the country. very inspiring”.


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Travelling can be such a drag sometimes – from the long queues, navigating airport security, uncomfortable plane seats (oh Lord help if you’re stuck in a middle seat) to unending transit hours and arrival anticipation.
But what if i tell you it doesn’t have to be this burdensome?
Everything/Anything can be fun if you plan ahead and guess what? I’ve highlighted some tips which I’m certain will enhance your travelling experience.
First thing i like to do and suggest is Check in online.
Most airlines give you the opportunity to check in online. This window normally opens 24 hours before your departure time. So for example, if your flight is for 10pm on Friday, the online check in portal opens at 10pm on Thursday. The perks of this are numerous.
1. It buys you some time to get to the airport, so you can avoid the airport queues to check in. Just proceed to print your boarding pass and show at the counter.
Keep your travel documents close – If you’re not on a direct flight, endeavor to keep your travel documents close, you don’t want to be unpacking your hand luggage every time you’re asked to show it at the various check points. I’ll suggest a fanny pack or a specific corner in your bag you can easily reach.
Light hand luggage – Is it just me or don’t you roll your eyes at people with “hand luggage” like main luggage, you see them struggling with different boxes while trying to get a charging spot at the airports (read my Nigeria sister and family).I will always recommend light hand luggage, something that you can easily monitor for security purposes and just to make your transit a little less stressful.
Books/TV to keep you busy – I feel like books/TV shows are usually more fun while traveling but again that’s probably a ME thing. I try to catch up on a chapter or two of that book i’ve not had the time to read or shows i need to catch up on, thankful for Netflix, you can remotely access and enjoy. So before you travel, try to download your favorite shows so you can binge watch (while waiting) even without internet.
Dress loose/comfortable – Personally i wont recommend jumpsuit. Maxi dresses, track suits, and leggings are my favorite travel outfits. If possible, avoid belts or anything metal that will need to be removed during screening.
Cash Always – Have some cash, for spontaneous activities like accessing a lounge or getting coffee. It may or may not have anything to do with my lack of trust in Nigeria cards or maybe I’m just old school but what can really go wrong with that?
Long transit times and general travel delays can really make you want to tear your hair out. These are just some of my suggestions on keeping your sanity through it. How do you survive? Let’s talk.
This was really helpful. Plus all your pictures are bomb! I don’t travel much – I’m hoping to change that this year.
Agreed! & these are ALL things I do. I’ll also usually have anything I need for a skincare routine, and a light throw -incase I need to wait a while in a cold airport. Lately I’ve started traveling with a bottle to refill water and stay hydrated! I’ll also add that if you can help it, don’t print your boarding pass and instead have it on your charged phone. One less document to worry about. I’m waiting for passports to go digital too haha!


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Is your joint health and safety committee effective? B.C. employers are now required to evaluate this once a year. Here’s a tool to help.
As of April 3, 2017, joint committees in B.C. workplaces must complete an annual written evaluation of how effectively they are working.
But employers don’t need to panic, says Tanya Steele, a safety committee trainer.
I wrote about Tanya’s work with employers in my post Seven steps to better workplace safety meetings.
Who does the annual safety committee evaluation?
Tanya finds that employers are often confused about who is supposed to do the annual safety committee evaluation. The evaluation has to be filled out by the safety committee’s co-chairs (or members of the joint committee designated by the co-chairs), the employer, or a person the employer designates (such as a consultant or another worker). If it is done by anyone other than the co-chairs, the person(s) doing the evaluation have to consult with the co-chairs (or their designates) on certain issues.
What’s involved in the evaluation?
WorkSafeBC’s evaluation tool comes as a fillable Word document. In it are a series of questions where you check off answers (most questions are the Yes/No type). You’re also welcome to do the evaluation without the tool, as long as the evaluation meets the requirements.
The evaluation should also be supported by other documents, including committee meeting minutes, training records for committee members, incident reports, and notes from conversations with workers.
However you do it, completing the evaluation can be very educational. It can help identify areas where your safety committee is doing well, not just the areas you need to work on.
See Changes for joint health and safety committees for the full details of what has changed. Here’s my summary.
Joint health and safety committee member training: New safety committee members must complete 8 hours of training within the first 6 months on the committee. This training is in addition to the existing 8 hours of training members are entitled to each year.
Role of safety committee members in an employer incident investigation: “They have the right to assist the investigator with gathering information, analyzing that information, and identifying corrective actions,” according to page 12 of WorkSafe Magazine March/April 2017.
You may also want to check out these other joint committee resources.
Safety committees play such an important role. Workers need to know their employers care about keeping them safe.

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South East Dance is celebrating a funding award of more than £19,000 to help get more people dancing, from Postcode Community Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
The award will support the second year of The Welcome Project, a community dance programme that gives people of all ages and backgrounds from Brighton’s Tarner neighbourhood the chance to experience the exhilaration and joy of dance in the run up to the 2020 launch of The Dance Space, Brighton & Hove’s new home for dance.
Working with partners including Brighton Youth Centre, Brooke Mead Extra Care Housing Scheme, Puffin Nursery and Brighton Unemployed Families Centre, South East Dance’s The Welcome Project is offering pop-up street dance and capoeira sessions, intergenerational tea dances, and regular dance and creative movement sessions throughout the community.
Cath James, Artistic Director of South East Dance, says: “We are passionate about challenging perceptions of what dance is, who it’s for and what it can achieve. That’s why we’re so grateful to the players of People’s Postcode Lottery for supporting us on our mission!

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Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order are basically notes in a patient's file that they do not want to be resuscitated should their heart stop. Some people view DNR orders as akin to euthanasia and believe that patients who request this order are ensuring their own death. However the medical establishment views DNR orders as the patient's choice, though they do request that those considering DNR orders to discuss it with their family members. DNR orders may be requested for a variety of reasons, all of them designed to keep the patient from suffering further.
Today there are multiple guidelines in place governing when a DNR order may be issued. These guidelines include if a resuscitation attempt is unlikely to be successful, if the patient himself (while of sound mind) has stated that he does not want to be resuscitated and this preference was written down somewhere, if the patient has a living will that states that he does not want to be resuscitated or if it is believed that resuscitating the patient would lead to a worse quality of life. However these are the instances in which a DNR order can be issued, there are no guidelines regulating when a patient can request a DNR order. This means that a patient can request not to be resuscitated at any time and this wish is recorded then it should be followed when needed.
NHS Trusts also regulate their policies on the resuscitation of patients. To do so, all Trusts must have a policy on resuscitation that respects patients' rights as well as a non-executive director who is responsible for implementing the policy. This policy must be available for patients and their family members to review and it must be reviewed regularly by the Trust to ensure that it is still appropriate. Patients or family members who have never seen their Trust's policy should request a copy. Patients or family members who are concerned that a DNR order could be issued without consent should discuss this worry with hospital or Trust staff.
In theory, DNR orders are cut and dry but in practice these are emotionally charged decisions. DNR orders necessarily encompass life and death, and if families are not agreed about a DNR order for a loved one when then it can be an extremely difficult time when the order is followed. To avoid family problems, patients considering a DNR order should discuss the situation with their closest relatives. In fact, both the British Medical Association and the Royal College of Nursing have issued guidelines directing medical professionals to only issue DNR orders after the issue has been carefully considered by the patient and his or her family. While each individual will choose to hold this discussion in his own way, it is best to do so in a calm manner, by clearly stating why he wants the order, and in a private place where the family can have a truthful discussion. For their part family members should endeavour to remain calm, understand what is being said to them, and ask meaningful questions until everyone understands what is being decided.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders can be controversial, though for the most part if an individual has requested a DNR order their wishes are followed without question. Families should discuss DNR orders early so that there are no surprises should a loved one be in a position to need such an order.
I am 45 yes old with no serious illness but I do not want to be resuscitatedcan I insist on a DNR anyway?
The hospital told me and my family about 2 years ago that they would not re suss my mum if she were to go into cardiac arrest she also has a pace maker. 1 year ago i was so upset i had a phone call from the hospital to get to the hospital ASAP as my mum was having a cardiac arrest. To my horror when i arrived they informed me that my mum was being resuscitated and i couldn't go in to see my mum they had been working on my mum for over 2-3 hours before we arrived. I found it absolutely disgusting that the paramedics wheeled her out in-front of me and my family still 3 people pumping her chest and blood coming from different parts of her body. I told them that she was NOT to be resuscitated that its on her file. They said the sticker was not on her file to say don't re suss. My mum had already passed away in the morning what the paramedics was getting a reading of was the pase maker. I would love to take this matter and complain but i don't know who to contact ?
My dad has terminal cancer & late stage dementia. He has partial sight, partial hearing & mobility issues alongside feacal incontinence. He is cared for at home by mum and home help which he wants& needs but his quality of life is poor. Can we put a DNR in place on his behalf? I truely believe it would be cruel to resuscitate him in a medical environment.
You would need to discuss this health professionals as described in the above article.
Please could somebody confirm whether there legally has to be 2 healthcare profesional signatures to any DNR form, I am finding only 1 signed and blank box on the majority I deal with on a daily basis at work, and am getting conflicting info from my managers and GPs, etc. My training states there should be 2, but I am finding it difficult to find a hard copy of this info. Any advice would be good as I am concerned at the possible implications that could occur.
I'm a Social Worker working with Adults with Learning Disabilities. I recently found out that one of my client's file has a DNR in place. He lives in long term resdiential care. However, he does not have the capacity to make this decision. Can this decision be made on his behalf? No MCA has been done as far as I'm aware.
How would a paramedic at the scene of an accident or a collapse in the street know that I have registered for DNAR? Does anyone sell bracelets to show this?


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How many men would have believed such an incredible story even if an angel had told them in a dream? It took more faith on Joseph's part than it did on Mary's.
Matthew 1:24, "Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife."
Much attention is given to Mary and her piety, but Joseph was quite a man of faith, too.
Verse 18 says that Mary was "found" with child, implying that the pregnancy was observed by Joseph, not explained to him by Mary. And this was after Mary had been away visiting Elisabeth for three months! (Luke 1:56) Certainly Joseph was tempted with the same thoughts that you or I would have been. How could she expect him to believe that this was a virgin birth?
As special as Mary was, she had an equally special young man for a fiance.
This is the way it always is. Those who hear of the vision or call of God second hand have to exhibit an even greater faith than the person who received the word from the Lord directly.
The scriptures don't mention whether or not Mary ever attempted to convince Joseph of the truth. What would have been the use? Only God could make someone believe a story like this. It is to Mary's credit that she trusted God and to Joseph's credit that he believed God. Today, do as the Lord bids you and trust God to take care of the rest.
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COOKEVILLE — Bryan Symphony Orchestra (BSO) conductor Dan Allcott has planned a “Happy Valentine’s Day” concert for its Feb. 14 concert. The concert features two famous classical works on romantic themes.
Preparing for the upcoming BSO concert are, from left, Wonkak Kim, TTU clarinet professor; Michaela Cundari, clarinet soloist; and Dan Allcott, BSO conductor.
The first “El Amor Brujo” (Bewitched Love) comes from Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. The music is full of Spanish rhythms and colorful flamenco/gypsy sounds from the Andalusian region of Spain, including the famous “Ritual Fire Dance.” The second major work is “Romeo and Juliet” by Russian composer Peter Ilytch Tchaikovsky.
Allcott took particular pleasure in selecting the music for this concert.
Tchaikovsky, one of the most famous composers of the 19th century, struggled to accurately portray the emotions and arc of the Romeo and Juliet story, re-writing this now accepted masterpiece over a 12 year period.
“In this final version, he captures the emotions of romantic love, and in the end, the tragedy of the story depicted in music,” Allcott said.
“El Amor Brujo,” by de Falla, is a suite of pieces put together from a ballet of the same name.
Additionally, the concert features the winner of the Joan Derryberry Memorial Concerto Competition at Tennessee Tech University. The competition is named after the former TTU First Lady, and took place earlier this year. The contestants are music majors from the Tennessee Tech Music Department, and one of the prizes is a solo performance with the Bryan Symphony. This year’s winner is senior music education major, Michaela Cundari. Cundari will perform the “Clarinet Concerto” by American composer Aaron Copland. Cundari hails from Hendersonville and is currently student teaching in White County. She is a student of Tech professor Dr. Wonkak Kim.
“This concerto, like many from the early part of the 20th century, was written for clarinetist Benny Goodman,” Kim said.
The orchestra will also perform the “Valse Triste” (Melancholy Waltz) by Jean Sibelius.
The performance, which begins at 3 p.m. in Tennessee Tech University’s Wattenbarger Auditorium, is sponsored by Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Jeanette Goryl and Regional Oral Surgery Center — Dr. David M. Owsley and Dr. Robert E. Brooksbank. Tickets are $36 for adults and $32 for seniors 65 and up. Call 931-525-2633 for reservations.
The only professional Tennessee symphony outside a metropolitan area in the state, the BSO gives its subscription and education performances in Wattenbarger Auditorium, the concert hall of TTU’s Bryan Fine Arts Building, located at 1150 N. Dixie Ave., in Cookeville. Now in its 53rd season, the BSO is a collaborative effort of the non-profit Bryan Symphony Orchestra Association and the Tennessee Tech Department of Music. Learn more at www.bryansymphony.org.


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If your agency targets CMO’s as potential customers, then listen up because this interview is for you.
Drew Neisser is the CEO of the agency Renegade and author of The CMO’s Periodic Table.
When I came across Drew’s book, I was blown away. In The CMO’s Periodic Table, he has interviews with 64 high level CMO’s of very big companies. A majority of which are the CMO’s from Fortune 500 companies.
Each interview focuses on one key insight or topic that these CMO’s deal with on a regular basis. The end result of all of these interviews is an incredible book that covers the wide spectrum of issues these CMO’s face.
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This oil is highly unusual. As Borneo Camphor or Camphor of Baros has been highly popular through the ages its availability vanished and practically all that is on the market is synthetic. This oil is steam distilled from the sap of the imposing trees on an individuals property in Jiangxi Province, China.
The oil is stunning and one can almost feel the time travel when smelling it. If it is used on the wet skin after the shower it allows for a moment of cool relaxation where the tensions just drop away.

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People with disabilities are propelling technology to become more accessible—which in turn is driving innovative breakthroughs from both companies and the people with disabilities who work at them.
Intuit's Ted Drake recently shared some firsthand knowledge and tips for how jobseekers with disabilities can improve their appeal as potential candidates by using social media to craft their own digital brand.
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Nacional Potosi vs Zulia predictions for Tuesday’s Copa Sudamericana first round, second leg clash. Zulia will be looking to see through the 1-0 advantage they miraculously secured in the first leg. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Tuesday’s Copa Sudamericana first round, second leg action sees Venezuelans Zulia doing battle with Bolivians Nacional Potosi. The hosts will be looking to hang onto the 1-0 lead they miraculously secured in the first leg.
Contesting the first leg at a unbelievably gruelling altitude of over 4000 metres, Zulia looked like having no chance when they travelled to Bolivia but they somehow came back with a 1-0 win. Outshot by 54 attempts to 6 and having just one touch in their opponents box, it’s fair to say the side got extremely lucky but now back at a normal altitude on their own patch, they’ll be confident in advancing.
Indeed, Zulia have done the hard part of the job and all they need to do now to secure progression is to complete it on home soil, something they can be fairly confident in achieving. Los Petroleros are pretty strong in front of their own fans, having won 4 of their last 7 home games and that leaves their prospects looking bright coming into the game.
Meanwhile, Nacional will be kicking themselves after doing everything but scoring in the aforementioned first leg. If you repeated the style of match 100 times over, Nacional would probably come out winners every time but they somehow managed to lose and have now left themselves with a mountain to climb.
When this tie was drawn, most expected the Bolivians to be home and hosed well before this second leg but they now find themselves needing to win away from home, which doesn’t look very likely given their poor history in the Sudamericana. Indeed, the visitors have lost their last 4 away games in the competition and having scored just once and conceded 10 times over said matches, it’s clear to see they aren’t a force to be reckoned with on the road in continental action.
Ultimately, we’re as amazed as anyone that Zulia are in the lead coming into this game but they now have to be considered big favourites to advance. Nacional were able to dominate the first leg purely down to the altitude factor and with little between the two in terms of quality on paper, Zulia will be far more in the game on Tuesday.
All things considered, we like the look of backing a home win on Tuesday and feel it provides good value at current odds. Zulia are buoyed by their shock win in the first leg, are typically strong as hosts and face a Nacional outfit that is very poor away from home on the continental stage, meaning a 1-0 margin of home victory could well be on the cards.
Zulia's 1-0 win in the first leg was the first ever meeting between the two.
No issues and a full squad has travelled for the clash.
Zulia have won 4 of their last 7 home games.
3 of said wins have been by 1-0 margins.
Nacional Potosi have lost their last 4 Copa Sudamericana away games.
During that streak they’ve conceded 10 goals and scored just once.

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The drugs which are developed for treatment of rare diseases and conditions are referred to as orphan drugs. The rare diseases such as Tourette syndrome, Huntington’s disease, muscular dystrophy, myoclonus, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) are some of those diseases for treatment of which adequate drugs have not been developed, and hence these diseases are treated by orphan drugs. Orphan drugs are developed by the pharmaceutical companies for public health need, and the sales generated by this drugs are very minimal when compared to normal drugs. The orphan diseases manifest in patient populations representing 6-8% of the global population. Symptoms of some orphan diseases may appear at birth or in childhood including cystic fibrosis, infantile spinal muscular atrophy, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and some others.
There are around 5,000 rare diseases listed globally and 80% of those are to genetic origins. The probability of getting infected by these diseases in adults is 50%.The need for the development of orphan drugs which will treat such diseases and proactive initiatives undertaken by government and regulatory authorities are the major factors driving the orphan drugs market. For instance, the authorities of U.S. FDA for orphan drug development department are providing the incentives to healthcare and biotechnology industries in order to enhance their research and development in orphan drugs. There are few drugs that have been withdrawn from the market due to certain risk developed over prolong administration of these drugs. However, these drugs have shown good results for treatment of those diseases which in particular do not have any standard drug, owing to drive the orphan drugs market. For instance, thalidomide used as a hypnotic drug was withdrawn from market when teratogenic risk was discovered, however, this drug has shown prominent result in treating leprosy.
Developing orphan drugs that are used to treat rare diseases do not have a high profit margin for the manufacturers and prolong timeline for product development and manufacturing, uncertain and expensive, are the factors hindering the growth of orphan drugs market. However, the untapped emerging market and development of novel indications for designated orphan drugs is expected to create various opportunities in the orphan drugs industry.
Regional segmentation of orphan drugs market by Coherent Market Insights comprises of North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. North America dominates the market globally due to factors such as established regulatory and reimbursement framework and incentives given by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for research and development in orphan drugs sector. The various collaborative research programs across United States and Europe provides research data on rare diseases to manufacturers, patients and health experts which gives timely medical care, thus boost the orphan drug market. Whereas the prevalence of genetic diseases and growth of population are some factors which might allow the orphan drugs manufacturers to invest in the Asia Pacific region.
Initiatives taken by government to increase the investment in orphan drugs development driving the growth of orphan drugs market.
Key players operating the orphan drugs market are Acorda Therapeutics, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Amgen, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Baxter international, Bayer healthcare pharmaceuticals, Biomarin Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, F.Hoffmann-La Roche AG, Johnson and Johnson and many others. The increase in investments, and some initiatives taken by government helping the orphan drug manufacturers. For instance, U.S. government provides 50% of tax credit on the research and development expenses spent on the orphan drugs development by manufacturers. However the high cost of the orphan drugs and generation of small sales from it is amongst those factors which is lowering the interest of companies for market.
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Here's something new that arrived today for anyone who might be afraid to put a sticker on their thangs - or just can decide where it might go: Static Clings!
Definitely shinier than the vinyl stickers.
I couldn't decide where mine might go, so I peeled and off and re-stuck it over here with my tunes.
Ping me if you think you'd like one of these and I'll place one daintily into an envelope for ya.
I recently got a new shipment of stickers, too, if you've never gotten one of those and are dying for one.
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After almost a year on the campaign trail, a difference has become obvious between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
No, it is not the question of whether Hillary's proposal for health reform, which mandates universal coverage for all, will or will not cover 15 million more Americans than Obama's.
No, it's not the question of whether it is useful to say, as Obama does (but Hillary pointedly does not), that as President he would meet with the heads of enemy states, such as North Korea and Iran, without setting pre-conditions.
I am talking about a much deeper difference than these, although these (and almost every policy difference between them, however seemingly unrelated and trivial) are in fact expressions of it.
The deep difference is this: Hillary is about ends; Obama is about means.
If Democrats and informed citizens of all kinds believe that the political scene in Washington D.C. is too corrupt, too complex, and too compromised for them to play a significant role in it, then naturally they will gravitate towards a champion, a seasoned warrior, someone they can send in fully armed, on their behalf. They will choose someone whom they can send into a dark, dusty hole, with confidence that after the sounds of clanking armor and the anguished screams subside, she will step back into the light to declare, say... the passing into law of a modest reform guaranteeing that private health insurance companies will, beginning in 2012, not preclude applicants based on pre-existing conditions.
Hillary is about getting it done (just don't tell us how you did it!).
If, on the other hand, Democrats and informed citizens across this land believe that the political scene in Washington D.C. still presents opportunities for change, that "we the people" may still have a significant part to play in that miraculous movement from inchoate ideas to collective agreements backed up by force (what we commonly refer to as law-making), then they will want someone to represent them, someone to lead them en masse, someone to articulate and explain their positions, say... that, despite the objections of U.S. corporations doing business in China, existing law already authorizes inspections on the ground at Chinese factories to ensure that they are meeting environmental and labor standards.
Obama is about outmaneuvering his adversaries to meet them on his own terms (just don't disappoint us!).
The real choice between Hillary and Obama depends on how bad you think things are.
Do you see politics as a contest for hardened warriors, an endurance event, a blood-bath? Is it now, and will it forever be, a dark and dusty hole?
Or do you see politics as a Town Hall, a calling, a colloquy of concerned citizens? In other words, as we go into battle, can we talk about it?
The contrasting labels thrown at Hillary and Obama -- "experience" vs. "change," "realistic" vs. "naive," "the toughest one on the stage" vs. "the audacity of hope" -- all point to this deep difference. It lies under every utterance of these two highly self-aware people.
So where do you stand? Have you given up yet?
If so, then Hillary is "your girl," as she said in one debate -- but not just any girl, she's your Amazonian warrior, having chopped off one of her breasts to handle the bow more easily, aching to do battle in your name.
Or do you still believe? Then Obama is "your guy," as he responded in the next debate -- your guy, dressed in a simple suit, a man of the people, walking at your side as you enter the chamber.
That actually sums it up quite nicely, in many ways. And it makes me want to support Sen. Obama very, very badly. So badly I want to weep.
But it also pulls at the deep cynicism that has been embedded in me over the years. To wit: there is a part of me that believes that it is that bad, and ever was. Look at the evidence! Maybe the best that we can hope for is mere damage control, and, therefore, Sen. Clinton is the reasonable choice.
I recall many conversations I have had about Sen. Obama recently, which can be summarized thusly: Well, of course he'd be a fantastic president, and hands-down the best choice (he's a Con Law professor, fer cryin' out loud!), but I mean, get real! He's a black man with the middle name "Hussein" whose father was an atheist goat farmer and whose last name rhymes with "Osama." And did I mention he's black? And his middle name is Hussein? He'll never win the general, and if he does he'll be assassinated. And, well, Hillary's not that bad. I guess. You know, compared to Rudy.
It really does come down to cynicism vs. hope. And maybe I read too many newspapers (and have read too much history) to have very much hope left anymore. Which makes me want to weep, as I mentioned earlier.
So to hell with it! Better to go with an ideal than swallowing my convictions and settling for the lesser evil (Again! I'm a New Yorker, and I've been repeatedly forced to vote for her and Sen. Schumer, whom I loathe, rather than risk the Republican contenders). Obama '08 or nothing! I am so desperately tired of pessimism.
Of course, he'll never win the general. And if he does, he'll just get assassinated. But maybe my cynical predictions will be wrong, this one single time.
If you want someone who's going to tell you how it is, then really Giuliani's the guy.
"Yeah, all my positions are pretty much exactly the opposite of what you want them to be, but at least I'm telling it to you straight (unlike that Romney guy)."
Of course, that didn't get him anywhere with the Christians, but can you think of any other candidate, from any party, ever, who has said anything like that to an important (or even an unimportant) constituency -- especially to their faces?
Giuliani is a little weird, and a Republican (though, really, in name only) and probably a real jerk personally, but I think he might be my favorite politician.


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Pappardelle is a flat pasta cut into a broad ribbon shape and in width it is between tagliatelle and lasagna.
Do not know how to make Pappardelle pasta?
Traditionally served with very rich, heavy sauces, and is very popular in winter dishes where it is a basis of a hearty, warming meal. Typically, pappardelle is made with an egg-based dough with the edges of the ribbons. Dried Pappardelle is usually made with hard wheat. For fresh Pappardelle wheat type is not very important (pasta made from durum wheats holds its shape while softer wheat has a tendency to fall apart). Usually durum pastas take longer to cook. Especially if it has a larger size.
Pappardelle is served on a plate or in a broad bowl and the wide ribbons are perfect for thick sauces and some chefs also use it as a starch to sop up the sauce. However, it is not suitable for baked dishes because they are too big for casserole and too narrow for lasagna.
You can find dried Pappardelle in the form of folded nests of pasta when it is made with eggs, and as flat ribbons when it is made with durum wheat alone. There is no reason to talk much about Pappardelle pasta because you just need to try it!


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Minot-Brother, Dad and friend, Cliff Lavoie, of Minot passed Saturday Sept.8.
Born March 31, 1955, to Emery and Jeanne Lavoie, Cliff leaves behind three children; Glenn Lane and wife Nikki; Kendall Lane and wife Monica and Katie Lavoie; brothers- Robert and wife Dee, Nelson and wife Karen, Norman and Arlene, Richard and wife Pam; sisters Kathy and husband John Parker and Lisa and husband Mark Provost; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren and his beloved dog Daisy.
Cliff is predeceased by his wife Martha, brother Ray and his parents.
Special thanks to St. Mary’s staff second floor unit and Androscoggin HCH. Donations can be made to the Hospice House, Stetson Road, Auburn 04210.
Friends and family are invited to attend graveside services at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept, 15 at Koskela-Dunham Cemetery, Koskela Road, Woodstock. A celebration of life will be held at Glenn Lane’s home, 15 Trask Road, West Paris, following the service.


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I think it's great that you had the time to learn how to use Linux and much more during your old job, and I think it's admirable you spent that time on trying to improve VL when you could've been chatting, playing silly games or pick your nose .
Of course it's a shame you had to go find a new job, but let's face it: having to work for the money is something that applies for most people sooner or later. You've been very lucky you had that much time for VL on the old job, and I think so were all the people you've helped, be it here, in the chat, by developing vpackager or something else entirely.
While we're at it: thanks to ALL the people who make/made VL what it is (developers, packagers, frequent forum visitors): my favorite distro, and a friendly place to hang out and learn. There are lots of people who do or did a lot of work for VL, and they should not be forgotten.
Try to work to live, not the other way around .
Maybe some of you guys can help me out here.... I'm in a new prison here.
I finally got a user name and pass to log in to this piece of crap dynosour they have here. To top it off, it's one of those little bitty HP thingies... runs Wind OS CE. My phone has more software than this thing. No hard drive of course, no way to install anything. In order to work, it connects to a Wind OS 2003 R2 server. Looks like a VNC session to me... I know for a fact it's a remote desktop connection... 16bit color and of course, not allowed to download anything or install anything. Java support has been stripped from IE7. Same is true for Flash and CGI.
Can anyone think of a way to escape this one?
Thumb drive with Firefox on it?
Sorry you won't have too much time, but all the same I really appreciate all the help you've given me since I don't know when. And you were really nice about it, something I've found rare in the Linux world (thought not in the VL community).
Despite what The Headacher wrote, I hope you still find time to pick your nose. Dig some gold for me, buddy.
That's always on my schedule !
Hey dude, I'll send you that beer, just give me your full postal address .
Seriously, though, if you have a P.O. box I could send it to that.
Oh man, you have got to be effing kidding me!! My gf and her mom will be in Houston this weekend, but I can't go because of work crap. Let me think on this, talk to the gf, maybe we could arrange a hand off. I'll get back to you on this.
I have been gone too long. It is sad to come back to find you off. You've contributed a great deal to this community, and to me being able to use this distro. Wish you the best.
I live in Houston, Tx as well. I got married and have been working long hours lately for a while now. I need to get some life besides work. Linux and open source is my passion. I have been sharing it with many others at my work place and grad school.


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May 10 Deadline for camp applications. After this date, contact the camp office about openings (please don't hesitate---we may have some!). Camp application and brochure are available--see our link in the left column for the 2019 Brochure and Application.
May 10 Deadline for scholarship applications. We desire to help every child attend camp and offer scholarships (most are partial) based on financial need. However, our application deadline is firm; we are unable to offer scholarships after funds are disbursed.
May 19 Auditions for camp. These are placement auditions only but very important!! Auditions are from 1:00 to 5:00 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 909 S. Market St. You will receive an audition time after your application has been processed; please watch your e-mail.
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We have taken Escomatic Machine Rebuilding to the next level with our newest Powder-Coating Technology. We ensure that each fully rebuilt machine is completely torn down and brought straight to it's original base. We sandblast each machine by hand, followed by manually powdering each component that goes back on the machine. This process increases the life of the machine since it will not rust, chip, or crack. Our customers have been extremely pleased with the finish of the machine.
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TitleBar is an important part of an UWP app. Basically you can customize its background and foreground color making it consistent with your app's theme color. However, some apps may forget to change the hover and pressed color, which makes it weird.
By customizing TitleBar's color, your app should looks neat, but what if you can make it more different?
There is no doubt that embedding TitleBar into your apps makes it different and importantly stand out from other apps. Fortunately, there is no magic on doing this. Microsoft provides developers APIs to implement embed TitleBar.
You should know that by saying embedding TitleBar, I mean it visually. TitleBar is still alive and what I am going to do is REPLACE it with my customized one.
It's quite simple, and make sure the gird has a background brush.
extend the page's content into TitleBar so that the title bar can overlap the page's content. In addition, make sure the UserControl you create at the top of the page's content, otherwise you cannot move the app window by manipulating the TitleBar.
Note that there are three stubborn buttons which can't be overridden by you: minimize, maximize and close button. It is reasonable because they play the key roles in letting users control the app window.
Since you are enable to embed your own UserControl(or you can create a custom control), you can customize your title bar in further, like adding back button to provide the way to going back between pages, adding full-screen button to toggle full screen in your video app. It's all up to you.


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The D14-D Carwash Series has no Venturi tips to worry about, you just set it and forget it. With a ratio range of 1:500 to 1:50, the D14MZ2-D is easy to install and maintain.
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There’s two things that Utah Police Officers can do after arresting and citing someone for DUI. 1. They can put the person in handcuffs and take them to jail. 2. They can call someone to come and pick up the DUI driver and take them home.
It all comes down to the arresting officers discretion. And whether or not they see the drunk driver as public safety risk.
If the driver is released they must sign a form promising to appear in court.
Earlier this year I wrote about Layton City Councilman, Scott Frietag who also served as the 911 director. He was pulled over for DUI and despite blowing a .214 and having a hand gun in the center counsel of his car he was never booked for DUI. Instead Freitag was cited and released to his family.
Most Utah law enforcement agencies do not keep track of how many DUIs are booked or cited and released. But there is overwhelming evidence on who officers favor regarding who gets released and who gets booked.
“Bottom line is; we evaluate the need to arrest and book with the safety for the public, safety of the offender, likelihood of re-offending (and) can we release this offender to a responsible person,”.
Whether you are cited and released or booked into jail for DUI, the penalties are still harsh and can ruin your life.
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A real keyboard once seemed like a given for a larger iPad, but recent developments suggest otherwise.
Unless you’re one of the DJs, filmmakers, or other wildly creative folks from Apple’s iPad commercials, you probably can’t imagine doing real work without a real keyboard.
Mundane as it may be, the act of entering words on a screen is often synonymous with productivity, and that may explain why reports of a larger “iPad Pro” often mention a physical keyboard as a potential feature. No serious typist wants to spend hours tapping on nonresponsive glass, so it’s tempting to think that Apple’s work-oriented tablet might integrate a keyboard in the manner of Microsoft’s Surface.
But over the last few months, a pile of evidence has suggested otherwise. Where I was once certain that an iPad Pro would include a physical keyboard, I’m starting to think the lack thereof will be its defining feature. Instead of making users tack on another piece of hardware, the iPad Pro could make touch-screen typing feel like less of a compromise.
The biggest issue with typing on a touch screen is that you can’t rest your fingers on it like a real keyboard. But if recent rumors are accurate, Apple could solve this problem with Force Touch, the pressure-sensing technology that debuted in the Apple Watch, 12-inch Macbook, and 2015 MacBook Pro earlier this year.
Unlike a standard touch surface, Force Touch can translate varying amounts of pressure into different actions. For instance, MacBook users can apply more trackpad pressure to accelerate a movie’s fast forward or rewind speed, and Apple Watch users can clear their notifications with a firm press.
The same technology is reportedly coming to the iPad Pro, and while the applications are unclear, typing seems like a natural fit. In theory, you could rest your fingers on the screen and apply pressure when you want to type, and a bit of haptic feedback under each finger could tell you when you’ve pressed hard enough. Even if it’s not as satisfying as a proper mechanical keyboard, it could allow users to type naturally without looking at every key press.
Hardware is only part of the problem. The current iPad keyboard hides numbers and other important characters behind a separate screen, constantly forcing users to toggle away from the main keyboard.
The expanded keyboard includes a dedicated row of numbers on the main screen, with corresponding symbols such as exclamation mark and dollar sign when you hit the shift key. The main screen also includes keys for colon, tab, caps lock, pipe, brackets, and braces. In other words, the layout is identical to a real keyboard.
Even with a pressure-sensitive surface and a familiar keyboard layout, typing on an iPad would still feel cramped without a large enough screen. Perhaps that’s why most rumors have settled on a screen size of 12.93 inches for the iPad Pro.
Admittedly, I’d feel a little better about this prediction if the iPad’s keyboard size was identical to that of a MacBook, but that can’t happen unless Apple pushes the screen size above 13 inches, or uses a wider aspect ratio such as 16:10. But even with a slightly smaller surface, along with pressure-sensitive keys and an expanded keyboard layout, Apple could argue that the iPad Pro is made for typing.
Why Not a Real Keyboard?
Of course, nothing will stop third parties from making their own iPad Pro keyboards, and Apple could still offer its own Bluetooth keyboard accessory, as it has since the iPad’s 2010 debut. I’m just skeptical that Apple will directly integrate a physical keyboard with the iPad hardware and make it into a big selling point. Doing so would effectively turn the iPad Pro into a lightweight laptop, and Apple already has one of those in the new 12-inch MacBook.
Whereas the main advantage of a tablet is that it’s lightweight and simple to use, attaching a keyboard adds bulk and complexity. Now, you have a second piece of hardware to keep track of, and one that physically gets in the way whenever you want to interact with the touch screen. I’m saying this as someone who’s owned a Surface Pro 3 since last summer: This dual usage mode ever feels completely natural, even if it’s useful on occasion. Most of the time, I use the Surface like a laptop–trackpad and all.
Speaking of trackpads, iOS 9 will include one of sorts at the software level, letting users drag two fingers over the software keyboard to select and highlight text. This seems to be at odds with the notion of a physical keyboard, because how would you manipulate the cursor when there’s no software keyboard on the screen? Apple could have a physical keyboard with a trackpad on it, of course, but that just creates more laptop-like expectations instead of playing to the iPad’s strengths.
Keep in mind that this is all speculation. I have no idea what Apple will actually do, or whether the iPad Pro is even a real thing. But if the rumors of a larger, work-oriented tablet are true, it puts Apple at a critical juncture: It can try to make the iPad more of a direct answer to laptops, or it can double down on turning the iPad into a much better tablet.


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Here’s the dilemma — how to still enjoy your rings you aren’t wearing? You can only have so many on at a time, right? But if I loved something enough to buy it, then I want to be able to gaze at its loveliness even if it’s not on my finger. The solution? Ring cones! For me, it started with a cute little dish I bought at The Gardener in Berkeley…but the bowl got too full…so I added a metallic ceramic ring cone from West Elm…and then added a shorter bronze one from Upper Metal Class.
Ring cones come in a wide range of materials, price points, and sizes. I think it’s fun to combine different materials and heights, creating a little vignette on your bureau. I could even envision putting a selection of ring cones on a small tray or dish. I wanted to share some of the stylish options I’ve found.
First, a few ceramic designs from Anthropologie. Aren’t the little eyelashes just darling?
Bohemia Jewelry has a fun Etsy shop with a variety of ring cones. These are a couple of my faves.
Is wood a material that suits your personal style better? Perhaps you’ll like these from Wooddesigndforyou.
I’m very tempted by these cement ring cones with gold leaf from Abigail Jewellery.
And how fab is the color palette in these ceramic ring cones by Meus?
No joke, this is just the tip of the iceberg (or cone?!). There are endless possibilities out there. What about you? Are you a fan of this concept? I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.
Wow, what a variety of cones!! Can’t decide which I like best…….
Had never thought about displaying them, but what a wonderful idea! Jewelry as art and decor–love it!! Several of the cones featured are definitely suit me to a T!
Thanks, Andrea — so glad you enjoyed the post!
another great informative post…thanks amy!
I SO agree with you about if you don’t see something, you’re much less likely to wear it. I find that true with all areas of my wardrobe, from jewelry to shoes. Excellent point, Elena!
Another fabulous post! Thanks Amy!
You are very welcome, Colleen!
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Quite simply, the Marin History Museum is its volunteers. Generous community members help our small professional staff with the myriad things it takes to run a museum and its programs.
Besides, it is a lot more fun to have the community involved in hands-on history.
The Museum has ongoing needs for research, writing, curatorial assistance, educational outreach, graphic design and computer support. We also need people to help with the administrative and support work necessary to keep the collection organized, improve our community outreach and produce our events.
We will train you in specific museum skills -- so don’t worry if you have never done this sort of work before.
The Marin History Museum is also an excellent place for student interns to build their skills or for students to obtain community service hours.
If you have a particular topic that intrigues you or a skill you want to use, we can help you do it. We are willing to design museum programs around volunteers who are interested in projects that helps us deepen our understanding of Marin’s history or improves Museum services.
If you would like to explore volunteering at the Marin History Museum contact info@marinhistory.org.