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Con artists are greedy hucksters who sell us dreams that never come true. But Americans have a soft spot for them. Witness the current success of “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “American Hustle,” films that celebrate (sort of) the art of the grift. Somehow, living through two bubbles in which plenty of investors and homeowners were suckered by sugarplum visions hasn’t dampened our appetite for watching spectacles like Christian Bale duping almost everyone he encounters, including F.B.I. agents, and Leonardo DiCaprio hypnotizing a mark into buying worthless stock.
It has ever been thus. The phrase “confidence man” was popularized in an 1849 New York Herald article detailing the arrest of William Thompson, a man of “genteel appearance” who for months had been approaching strangers on the street and somehow persuading them to trust him with their watches until the next day. (Needless to say, they never got the watches back.) Almost immediately, a play titled “The Confidence Man” débuted; Thompson was soon bragging that he was “a great man in the eyes of the world.” In the decades that followed, the con artist became a classic American antihero. The curious thing, as the University of Pennsylvania historian Walter McDougall writes, is that, “far from despising flimflam artists as parasites or worse, American popular culture habitually celebrates rascals as comedic figures.” Think of the movies of W. C. Fields and the Marx Brothers; think of “The Sting” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Even bleaker depictions, like David Mamet’s, get us to admire the dexterity with which con artists persuade people to part with their money.
It seems that con artists, for all their vices, represent many of the virtues that Americans aspire to. Con artists are independent and typically self-made. They don’t have to kowtow to a boss—no small thing in a country in which people have always longed to strike out on their own. They succeed or fail based on their wits. They exemplify, in short, the complicated nature of American capitalism, which, as McDougall argues, has depended on people being hustlers in both the positive and the negative sense. The American economy wasn’t built just on good ideas and hard work. It was also built on hope and hype.
In the nineteenth century especially, the line between crook and businessman was fuzzy. Take the building of the American railroads, which both spurred industrialization and laid the foundation for a truly national economy. When the Central Pacific Railroad (the western spur of the transcontinental railroad) was built, the four men who started it, including Leland Stanford, set up an outside construction company in which they were the sole shareholders, and used that company to milk the Central Pacific for tens of millions of dollars in excess construction costs. The building of the Union Pacific Railroad led to the same kind of self-dealing and pocket-lining and reckless overbuilding, while railroad financiers like Jay Gould made enormous sums via stock schemes and dubious takeovers. The result was one of the biggest cons the country has ever seen, with huge losses for investors and huge fortunes for the moguls. Still, we ended up with a national transportation system.
In the twentieth century, the relationship between commerce and con artistry became subtler. Never mind the out-and-out scammers, from Charles Ponzi to Bernard Madoff, or the long history of questionable behavior on Wall Street. Entrepreneurs have skills that are very much like those of the con men. To raise money to start a business, you’ve got to sell an imagined future—a dream. Before building a single car, Henry Ford had to persuade his major supplier to take stock in lieu of cash, because he didn’t have the money to pay for thousands of dollars’ worth of parts.


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A lovely small-growing tree or large shrub, ‘Argentea Marginata’ boasts dark-green, spiky foliage with a creamy margin. Red berries are produced in the autumn and decorate Argentea Marginata long into the winter. This variety will grow to 4 x 3 metres in 20 years as a free standing tree and can also be used for hedging.
Ideal for screening purposes or to use as a windbreak, ‘Argentea Marginata’ will do well in any well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Tolerant of exposure and coastal positions, Ilex aquifolium Argentea Marginata is a very lovely holly, perfect for brightening up a dark corner and winter interest.
Our pot grown Silver Variegated Holly trees can be planted at any time of the year. Firstly, remove all weeds and grass within a metre of your desired planting hole. Dig a square hole as deep as your root mass and approximately 2x as wide.
To help Silver Variegated Holly trees establish more effectively, especially if you have poor soil, we advise applying root grow by sprinkling in the hole. Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole. If your soil is poor, mix 50% of the original soil with 50% high quality compost, fill in the hole and firm around gently. Make sure not to bank the soil up around the collar of the tree.
We recommend using a stake and tie kit and, if your area is prone to rabbits, a rabbit guard too. For further information, visit the help and advice section.
If you’re planting pot grown Silver Variegated Holly in spring, summer or dry weather, water well and regularly for the first few months. Make sure to keep an eye on your young tree and increase watering if there are extended periods of hot or dry weather. If you’re planting in autumn, you may only need to water your tree a little. We also stock a range of irrigation kits, suitable for a variety of planting schemes.
Silver Variegated Holly trees do not require a lot of pruning. Simply remove any dead, diseased or awkwardly placed branches from your Ilex tree as and when you see them.


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Machine translated chapter 682 of Invincible Conqueror light novel.
Master?! Jia Liang and four Zhou Family clan disciple(s) entirely Tijing stagnate, looks to kneel in Sheng Yue elderly front Lin Pinghai inconceivable. A their mind blank, nobody believes that at present this looks like a beggar, skinny . Moreover the face is thick-skinned, even formerly the people thought that Sheng Yue elderly of slightly crazy can be Lin Pinghai Master unexpectedly! Who is Lin Pinghai? But Lin Pinghai Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder! They had not heard that Lin Pinghai has Master! Let alone they, followed that two Direct Disciple that Lin Pinghai came are also ignorant, they have not listened to their Master to say Lin Pinghai had the matter of Master! Actually was not Lin Pinghai does not want to tell them, but was Sheng Yue elderly once the strict order he did not permit to say before others one matter, had not acknowledged that Lin Pinghai was his Honorary Disciple! However, Sheng Yue elderly, although did not acknowledge that Lin Pinghai is his Honorary Disciple, however in Lin Pinghai, actually has revered at heart to recognize Sheng Yue elderly for the master. Because, if no direction of Sheng Yue elderly, he is impossible to have the technique of present Concocting Pills, will be impossible becomes the Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder. A piece startled stagnates when Jia Liang and the others, is inconceivable, one group of people have welled up from main hall large gate. Jia Liang and the others looked. This looked that Jia Liang and the others are frightens the complexion to become known. Comes person Alchemy Grandmaster Association Chairman Chen Ye and Alchemy Grandmaster Association elders. Chen Ye and a Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder has flooded into the main hall completely, Chen Ye and the others were angry-looking, after flooding into the main hall. Suddenly sees to kneel there Lin Pinghai, completely one dull, when they see clearly the Sheng Yue elderly appearance, all person one faces are all excited.
Chen Ye was the same with formerly Lin Pinghai, the anxious step arrived in front of Sheng Yue elderly, has knelt, kowtowed saying: „Master!” Jia Liang also has the Direct Disciple whole body of Lin Pinghai to shake suddenly, looks to kneel there Chen Ye dull. The Alchemy Grandmaster Association elders who however then, coming in had half also quickly to kneel in front of Sheng Yue elderly, kowtowed to say respectfully: „Master!” Master! Jia Liang and the others only think that top of the head Divine Thunder is intermittent. At this time. The remaining other half Alchemy Grandmaster Association elders arrive at around the Sheng Yue elderly surface. All respectfully good a big ritual, shouts: „Has seen Sheng Yue Senior Elder!” Senior Elder! This is Old Man unexpectedly their Alchemy Grandmaster Association legend one of three Senior Elder?! Moreover is Sheng Yue Senior Elder of heads of three Senior Elder! Jia Liang and the others is a face shock, is hard to believe that looks at Sheng Yue elderly. At this time, buried Lin Yanhan under opposite street construction ruins to awake to transfer. Struggled to crawl from the ruins. The hissing anger exclaimed: „Old Man. I must make you die, death!” Lin Yanhan just crawled, brain slightly sticks. Has not seen clearly in the main hall the situation, he roars, this looks to the main hall. When he sees to kneel to bend down that dense a piece of Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder in front of Sheng Yue elderly, stayed, but to this time, he for a while had not responded that at present the scene means anything. Sheng Yue elderly looked coldly at kneels to bend down in oneself front Lin Pinghai, said: „Is this good son who you teach?” The Lin Pinghai whole body trembles cold, all kowtows to say panic-stricken: „Master, including him does not know that your elderly status, offends you, but also asked your elderly to forgive him not dead.” Kowtows again and again the plea.
Chen Ye and an elder do not dare to open the mouth. Master?! Lin Yanhan sees oneself father to call Sheng Yue elderly is Master, crisis kowtows unceasingly, at this time finally sobered thoroughly, both eyes is panic-stricken, face unmanned color. Sheng Yue elderly cold sound said to Lin Pinghai: „Looks in you are in my half Honorary Disciple share, you think that he can live now? However, the capital crime may exempt, but the suffering is difficult to run away, you know how should do?” Lin Pinghai kowtows again and again, said knows that thanked Master, then he personally orders, detained first Lin Yanhan, shut in the Alchemy Grandmaster Association dungeon, at the appointed time pressed following crime of heavy fine Lin Yanhan defying superiors again. The Sheng Yue elderly tight complexion was then looser, has selected nodded, to Lin Pinghai, Chen Ye and other humanity: „You get up.” Although in his heart bothersome fire, but Lin Pinghai, Chen Ye and the others now the status is different, like this kneels in the Alchemy Grandmaster Association headquarters main hall is inappropriate. Lin Pinghai, Chen Ye and the others are then respectful the name is, has stood. Sheng Yue elderly finger of Huang Xiaolong said: „He called Huang Xiaolong, is Direct Disciple that I received, you came to call yellow Senior Brother .” Direct Disciple! Chen Ye, Lin Pinghai and other People startled look to Huang Xiaolong. They know Sheng Yue elderly accepts disciple strict, by their intelligence , can only be received by Sheng Yue elderly is half Honorary Disciple. Now this young man unexpectedly! However, in their hearts, although was shocked, but actually nobody does not dare to care the Sheng Yue elderly words, all hurries to call yellow Senior Brother to Huang Xiaolong! Moreover the manner is sincere, does not have the color of least bit being perfunctory. Some other is not considered as that Sheng Yue elderly Honorary Disciple male Chairman old also calls with Huang Xiaolong, on during the face the smiling face is bright respectful.
Because past Sheng Yue elderly received Huang Xiaolong for the matter of disciple, only then Black Tortoise Palace Lord Feng Yang and Black Tortoise Academy audiences Supreme Elder testimony, has not made widely known, more than 20 years, Chen Ye, Lin Pinghai and the others have stayed in Pill King City, year to year Concocting Pills, therefore does not know that in the past Sheng Yue elderly received Huang Xiaolong in the gold dragon peak for the matter of disciple. As for Huang Xiaolong is Black Tortoise Palace Lord Feng Yang Direct Disciple another status, naturally does not know. However, sees Alchemy Grandmaster Association Chairman Chen Ye and the others to call is in itself Senior Brother , Huang Xiaolong relies on again, many slightly are helpless. Sees the Huang Xiaolong helpless manner, nearby Sheng Yue elderly look slightly takes pleasure in others'misfortunes. Finally, Huang Xiaolong inspected the matter of Concocting Pills master naturally is, when Chen Ye and Lin Pinghai and other elder through Jia Liangkou in knows that Huang Xiaolong does not need to use the cauldron furnace, then refined after the ordinary ordinary Spirit Medicine medicine Holy Class Spirit Pill did not have stars pill, Chen Ye and the others were shocked, unanimously decided to give the status of Huang Xiaolong Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder. Actually, Concocting Pills level, so long as achieves the boundary of High Grade Concocting Pills big grandmaster, through the inspection, then can promote for the elder, due to the Sheng Yue elderly reason, therefore, Huang Xiaolong exempts the procedure that inspected again. Naturally, since Alchemy Grandmaster Association was established, Huang Xiaolong is also first directly directly promotes from the Concocting Pills master for the elder. Sheng Yue elderly promoted Huang Xiaolong regarding Chen Ye and the others is the decision of Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder, has not said anything, in his opinion, at the Huang Xiaolong Concocting Pills level, works as an elder to be also indisputable. Afterward, Chen Ye invited Sheng Yue elderly respectfully, Huang Xiaolong and Shi Xiaofei three people goes to his mansion to rest. After seeing Sheng Yue elderly complies, Chen Ye this Alchemy Grandmaster Association Chairman happiness reveals in speech and appearance. In the Huang Xiaolong three people go to the Chen Ye mansion, Huang Xiaolong inspects the matter of Concocting Pills master in the Alchemy Grandmaster Association headquarters, passed on.
Master Jia Liang and four Zhou Family clan disciples entirely Tijing stagnate, looks to kneel in Sheng Yue elderly front Lin Pinghai inconceivable. A their mind blank, nobody believes that at present this looks like a beggar, skinny . Moreover the face is thickskinned, even formerly the people thought that Sheng Yue elderly of slightly crazy can be Lin Pinghai Master unexpectedly Who is Lin Pinghai But Lin Pinghai Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder They had not heard that Lin Pinghai has Master Let alone they, followed that two Direct Disciple that Lin Pinghai came are also ignorant, they have not listened to their Master to say Lin Pinghai had the matter of Master Actually was not Lin Pinghai does not want to tell them, but was Sheng Yue elderly once the strict order he did not permit to say before others one matter, had not acknowledged that Lin Pinghai was his Honorary Disciple However, Sheng Yue elderly, although did not acknowledge that Lin Pinghai is his Honorary Disciple, however in Lin Pinghai, actually has revered at heart to recognize Sheng Yue elderly for the master. Because, if no direction of Sheng Yue elderly, he is impossible to have the technique of present Concocting Pills, will be impossible becomes the Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder. A piece startled stagnates when Jia Liang and the others, is inconceivable, one group of people have welled up from main hall large gate. Jia Liang and the others looked. This looked that Jia Liang and the others are frightens the complexion to become known. Comes person Alchemy Grandmaster Association Chairman Chen Ye and Alchemy Grandmaster Association elders. Chen Ye and a Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder has flooded into the main hall completely, Chen Ye and the others were angrylooking, after flooding into the main hall. Suddenly sees to kneel there Lin Pinghai, completely one dull, when they see clearly the Sheng Yue elderly appearance, all person one faces are all excited. Chen Ye was the same with formerly Lin Pinghai, the anxious step arrived in front of Sheng Yue elderly, has knelt, kowtowed saying Master Jia Liang also has the Direct Disciple whole body of Lin Pinghai to shake suddenly, looks to kneel there Chen Ye dull. The Alchemy Grandmaster Association elders who however then, coming in had half also quickly to kneel in front of Sheng Yue elderly, kowtowed to say respectfully Master Master Jia Liang and the others only think that top of the head Divine Thunder is intermittent. At this time. The remaining other half Alchemy Grandmaster Association elders arrive at around the Sheng Yue elderly surface. All respectfully good a big ritual, shouts Has seen Sheng Yue Senior Elder Senior Elder This is Old Man unexpectedly their Alchemy Grandmaster Association legend one of three Senior Elder Moreover is Sheng Yue Senior Elder of heads of three Senior Elder Jia Liang and the others is a face shock, is hard to believe that looks at Sheng Yue elderly. At this time, buried Lin Yanhan under opposite street construction ruins to awake to transfer. Struggled to crawl from the ruins. The hissing anger exclaimed Old Man. I must make you die, death Lin Yanhan just crawled, brain slightly sticks. Has not seen clearly in the main hall the situation, he roars, this looks to the main hall. When he sees to kneel to bend down that dense a piece of Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder in front of Sheng Yue elderly, stayed, but to this time, he for a while had not responded that at present the scene means anything. Sheng Yue elderly looked coldly at kneels to bend down in oneself front Lin Pinghai, said Is this good son who you teach The Lin Pinghai whole body trembles cold, all kowtows to say panicstricken Master, including him does not know that your elderly status, offends you, but also asked your elderly to forgive him not dead. Kowtows again and again the plea. Chen Ye and an elder do not dare to open the mouth. Master Lin Yanhan sees oneself father to call Sheng Yue elderly is Master, crisis kowtows unceasingly, at this time finally sobered thoroughly, both eyes is panicstricken, face unmanned color. Sheng Yue elderly cold sound said to Lin Pinghai Looks in you are in my half Honorary Disciple share, you think that he can live now However, the capital crime may exempt, but the suffering is difficult to run away, you know how should do Lin Pinghai kowtows again and again, said knows that thanked Master, then he personally orders, detained first Lin Yanhan, shut in the Alchemy Grandmaster Association dungeon, at the appointed time pressed following crime of heavy fine Lin Yanhan defying superiors again. The Sheng Yue elderly tight complexion was then looser, has selected nodded, to Lin Pinghai, Chen Ye and other humanity You get up. Although in his heart bothersome fire, but Lin Pinghai, Chen Ye and the others now the status is different, like this kneels in the Alchemy Grandmaster Association headquarters main hall is inappropriate. Lin Pinghai, Chen Ye and the others are then respectful the name is, has stood. Sheng Yue elderly finger of Huang Xiaolong said He called Huang Xiaolong, is Direct Disciple that I received, you came to call yellow Senior Brother . Direct Disciple Chen Ye, Lin Pinghai and other People startled look to Huang Xiaolong. They know Sheng Yue elderly accepts disciple strict, by their intelligence , can only be received by Sheng Yue elderly is half Honorary Disciple. Now this young man unexpectedly However, in their hearts, although was shocked, but actually nobody does not dare to care the Sheng Yue elderly words, all hurries to call yellow Senior Brother to Huang Xiaolong Moreover the manner is sincere, does not have the color of least bit being perfunctory. Some other is not considered as that Sheng Yue elderly Honorary Disciple male Chairman old also calls with Huang Xiaolong, on during the face the smiling face is bright respectful. Because past Sheng Yue elderly received Huang Xiaolong for the matter of disciple, only then Black Tortoise Palace Lord Feng Yang and Black Tortoise Academy audiences Supreme Elder testimony, has not made widely known, more than 20 years, Chen Ye, Lin Pinghai and the others have stayed in Pill King City, year to year Concocting Pills, therefore does not know that in the past Sheng Yue elderly received Huang Xiaolong in the gold dragon peak for the matter of disciple. As for Huang Xiaolong is Black Tortoise Palace Lord Feng Yang Direct Disciple another status, naturally does not know. However, sees Alchemy Grandmaster Association Chairman Chen Ye and the others to call is in itself Senior Brother , Huang Xiaolong relies on again, many slightly are helpless. Sees the Huang Xiaolong helpless manner, nearby Sheng Yue elderly look slightly takes pleasure in othersmisfortunes. Finally, Huang Xiaolong inspected the matter of Concocting Pills master naturally is, when Chen Ye and Lin Pinghai and other elder through Jia Liangkou in knows that Huang Xiaolong does not need to use the cauldron furnace, then refined after the ordinary ordinary Spirit Medicine medicine Holy Class Spirit Pill did not have stars pill, Chen Ye and the others were shocked, unanimously decided to give the status of Huang Xiaolong Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder. Actually, Concocting Pills level, so long as achieves the boundary of High Grade Concocting Pills big grandmaster, through the inspection, then can promote for the elder, due to the Sheng Yue elderly reason, therefore, Huang Xiaolong exempts the procedure that inspected again. Naturally, since Alchemy Grandmaster Association was established, Huang Xiaolong is also first directly directly promotes from the Concocting Pills master for the elder. Sheng Yue elderly promoted Huang Xiaolong regarding Chen Ye and the others is the decision of Alchemy Grandmaster Association elder, has not said anything, in his opinion, at the Huang Xiaolong Concocting Pills level, works as an elder to be also indisputable. Afterward, Chen Ye invited Sheng Yue elderly respectfully, Huang Xiaolong and Shi Xiaofei three people goes to his mansion to rest. After seeing Sheng Yue elderly complies, Chen Ye this Alchemy Grandmaster Association Chairman happiness reveals in speech and appearance. In the Huang Xiaolong three people go to the Chen Ye mansion, Huang Xiaolong inspects the matter of Concocting Pills master in the Alchemy Grandmaster Association headquarters, passed on.

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The house Perrier-Jouët is embodied by the famous anemone that adorns the bottles of his wine, Belle Epoque. This is a house with a definite style.
The Grand Brut is a wine that displays great finesse, with fruity aromas, intense and precise.
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La Belle Epoque combines power and youth in a batch of rare finesse. The White version of White moves greedily on more mineral aromas while the Belle Epoque Rosé is adorned with a rare elegance.


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Cambridge, Maryland - Beer lovers and epicureans alike will be pleased withHyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina’s new, relaxed River Marsh GastroPub, an adults-only dining experience that opens June 10th. The gathering place overlooks the Eastern Shore resort’s scenic golf course and features a refined selection of pub fare favorites and brews, in a casual setting that inspires appetite and good conversation.
While many of the menu’s beer-based offerings, which include Cheddar Beer Soup, Guinness Braised Short Ribs, and Stout Ice Cream, will surely delight beer enthusiasts, it’s the thoughtful selection of seafood offerings that speak to the establishment’s Eastern Shore origins. Crafted with organic, locally sourced ingredients and fresh caught sea fare, patrons can savor dishes like Chesapeake Crab Hush Puppies, Mussels and Beer Battered Fish & Tots. Also on order and a chef favorite, the Crisp Pork Belly Tacos with Sriracha slaw and avocado cream, is recommended for diners craving a spicy kick with their house-crafted stout.
River Marsh GastroPub’s inviting location, in view of the championship 18-hole golf course, ensures that resort guests can enjoy a leisurely dinner following an afternoon game. Restaurant guests can try their hand at electronic darts, foosball or the popular golf arcade game, Golden Tee.
Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 5:30-9:00 p.m. for the summer season, River Marsh GastroPub welcomes both locals and resort guests. Patrons must be 18 years of age and older. For more information and reservations, please call 410.901.1234 or visit Chesapeakebay.hyatt.com.

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Stay in Barcelona Province's best hotels!
Set in Barcelona, 1312 feet from Sagrada Familia, Hotel Barcelona 1882 has an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The staff was amazing, they were so helpful and friendly. The location was great and I was able to walk everywhere in about 20 to 30 minutes. Or a can to the Gothic Quarter is only 9 minutes away. The room was very clean, the hotel smells so fresh, and the bathroom is updated and very clean.
Set in Barcelona’s Born District, right beside Ciutadella Park, Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and an interactive TV. Having so much hot weather, the air conditioning was the best!!
Located right on Plaça Catalunya Square in Barcelona, Iberostar Paseo de Gracia 4* Sup offers a terrace with a pool and free WiFi throughout. Private parking is available on site. Great central location. Great view from room and from rooftop. Very good comfort. Great staff.
Set in a remarkable location, 328 feet from Gaudi’s La Pedrera and Paseo de Gracia shopping Boulevard, The One Barcelona GL features a rooftop panoramic plunge pool and a sundeck with views of... This was one of the best properties we stayed at. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Jumped at each oppoetunity to be of service. The facility was comfortable and felt like home away from home. The attention to detail was spectacular. The concierge was very helpful and friendly. Enjoyed every minute at this hotel and we highly recommend it.
OD Barcelona features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Eixample district of Barcelona. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend.
Catalonia Magdalenes Hotel is set in Barcelona, 656 feet from the Cathedral of Barcelona and offers a terrace with an outdoor pool with views of the Cathedral and a spa. Wow! This hotel was fantastic in every way. Location is amazing, staff were fantastic, we loved the spa. This was a night away for my daughters 15th birthday and we couldn't have asked for more. She loved it! Plus the snacks from 2-11pm was a very unexpected perk! Really enjoyed that too!
Offering a year-round heated outdoor pool with city views, Ohla Eixample is a stylish boutique hotel located 10 minutes’ walk from two of Gaudi’s major works, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. The property is centrally located to all the major attractions in Barcelona, especially La Rambla and La Rambla de Cataluna, it took us only 10mins to get to the Camp Nou stadium to watch the final game of La Liga where Barcelona played EIBAR. The room is beautiful, the size is perfect, its one of the best boutique hotels i've ever stayed at. The staff of the hotel are who made my experience wonderful. At the reception, i still remember Alba, David and Dave. The bell boys Rui and Martin. The lady that made my capuccino Rosana All of who made my experience beyond wonderful.
Featuring a rooftop terrace with a seasonal swimming pool and city views, Well and Come Hotel is located right beside Verdaguer Metro Station and 10 minutes’ walk from Sagrada Familia. Location to sites and it was a quaint boutique hotel.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, H10 Cubik offers accommodations in Barcelona. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. amazing views from the rooftop!
Featuring a rooftop terrace with a bar and chill-out pool, H10 Metropolitan is in Barcelona, 295 ft from Plaça Catalunya. It showcases a tapas restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The service and amenities. The location was also great for what we needed to do.
Featuring an outdoor pool and a fitness center, Catalonia Square is located in Barcelona’s historic center. Great location that is convenient to local attractions, transportation, restaurants and shopping.
In the Barceloneta neighborhood in Barcelona, H10 Port Vell is just 240 yards from Port Vell Harbour. This 4-star hotel features a rooftop chill-out terrace with a swimming pool and fantastic views. My partner and I stayed 3 nights at this H10 hotel.
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Olivia Balmes Hotel is a quarter mile from Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia, in the elegant Eixample neighborhood. It is the friendliest hotel I have ever visited.
Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia is located next to Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard. This modern hotel offers an outdoor pool, a free gym and stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms are very elegant, quite and comfortable and we had an outdoor terrace.
Room Mate Pau is set 164 feet from the emblematic Plaza Catalunya. It offers a stylish décor and a terrace and bright, contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi. Location, hotel, room everything was perfect. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Located next to Barcelona’s Passeig de Gracia Station, this boutique hotel offers a stylish lounge. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Staff were very helpful and friendly!!
Grand Central Hotel Barcelona is a design hotel offering fantastic views of the Gothic Quarter and Barcelona Cathedral from its rooftop infinity pool. It has stylish rooms and free high-speed WiFi. Apart from the reservation issue, my Mother found everything to her liking. Excellent location.
Situated 330 ft from Fontana Metro Station in Barcelona's popular Gracia district, Aparthotel Silver offers a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a terrace. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette. Great location next to Fontana station on subway line 3, very close to city center.
The staff was amazing, some of the nicest people that we've met. They scheduled taxi's, provided currency exchange, had a great breakfast, and a very reasonably priced bar. Our room was beautiful! We can't wait to come back!
Everything was great. We love the atmosphere of the hotel. There are many corners where you can just sit and relax. Food is great, bar service, too. We always enjoy our stays at the hotel.
It was nice they were able to find me a room hours before the check in time. Breakfast was great. Room was spacious. Rooftop bar and pool was a good place to get a sunburn at.
Very well organized hotel. Definitely child friendly. I am very pleased from the service. My greetings to the Hospitable Manager of the hotel!
Their internet policy--one free hour a day plus free internet in the salon. It's a good balance between virtual and real reality.
The staff is great and very friendly. The rooms and common areas are kept very clean. The food is also very good.
It sure is a good place for family vacation, but hardly suitable for a business trip.
We come to this hotel twice a year. It's always great.
Everything else the beach right next to eat was great.
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Looks like I’m posting about once a month these days. Not exactly the stellar writing performance I was going for. At least I’m still going.
attended a party without knowing anyone.
accepted an invitation to spend Christmas with an acquaintance and her friends/family (again, without knowing anyone).
went to church – three times, including Christmas Eve.
signed up for new yoga class – again canceled (trying again tomorrow).
committed to a second art gathering in Charlottesville, but backed out because it was in the single-digits (I’m committed, not stupid).
risked losing friends by being open and honest so I can move on with my life. Results still pending.
committed to going out tonight to an event occurring past 8pm!!!!
committed myself to go to a movie this weekend. In an actual theater, not Netflix.
I may have forgotten an thing or two, but I think this was a pretty good start. I’m paying close attention to happenings around town and will continue to attempt one new thing a week. It’s a small town, but surely there’s enough going on to help get me through the winter.


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Helping and supporting You in achieving Your employment or education goals.
Transition to Work (TtW) is designed to help you and support you in achieving your employment or education goals.
Transition to Work (TtW) enables you to explore options, ask questions, meet people and be exposed to different opportunities.
Our team will support you in achieving your goals. We understand that your journey is as individual as you are and we will work with you to overcome any challenges you may face.
TtW is delivered by Enterprise & Training Company (ETC) throughout the Mid North Coast and North Coast regions of NSW and on the Gold Coast. Contact us to find a location nearest to you.
On average we spend over 25% of our life working. Why not make working enjoyable and rewarding by doing something you love.
There are different pathways to getting a job like work experience, studying or work and study. The TtW program can help you determine which pathway works best for you.
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Studying is a great way to gain a qualification that together with your skills can assist in securing your dream job. There are different pathways to study depending on where you are in your journey. If returning to traditional education is not for you, then you may like to consider, studying at TAFE (or any other Registered Training Organisation), or University. If you are undecided on which pathway to take that is right for you, you could join our TtW program and participate in our workshops.
Working and studying is a great option if you need to build your skills and want to earn money at the same time. We can support you in gaining a casual job while you’re studying. That way you can gain basic work skills to support you in your future career. We can also assist you in securing a Traineeship or Apprenticeship which enables you to earn and learn at the same time. Work experience is another great way of learning more about what it’s like to work in a particular industry and we can help set this up for you.
Transition to Work (TtW) is designed to help you and support you in achieving your employment or education goals. If you are 15-21 and are not sure where you are heading, or need help getting some skills and finding a job, TtW is for you! The program is tailored to your individual needs and features a range of workshops for you to choose from.
My main problem was I couldn’t make a decision. TtW helped me make a decision and secure a paid work trial at the QT hotel with its Head Chef. My family is so proud of me, I know I don’t have a permanent job yet – but I have 4 weeks paid work experience and I know if I do the right thing and stay positive there is an opportunity for me to be offered an apprenticeship. It feels so good to see my Mum proud. I use to spend 11 hours gaming and rush around and do chores before my Mum got home, but now the others will have to do them because I will be at work!
I had no idea that some cover letters are scanned for key words and that sometimes a person never reads my entire cover letter or application. I used to feel so judged and rejected, after not hearing back about all the jobs I apply for. Now I know the trick to writing a great cover letter and all I need to put in it to get through to an interview. I don’t get as upset anymore if I miss out on an interview, I just try harder next time.
I really enjoyed Discovery Day, we went to the Billabong Factory Outlet and took a tour through the shop. The people there gave me a lot of information and I now know I would love to work in retail, or do Visual Merchandising.

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The quiz answer block in the November 15, 2004, issue (page 2028) gave an incorrect answer to question 5 of the “Clinical Quiz” (page 1854). The correct answer to question 5 is D, rather than C. The quiz answer block has been corrected online, and the question is reprinted below.
Q5. Which one of the following is the mainstay in symptomatic relief in an acute relapse of multiple sclerosis?
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Southampton Phone Repairs is a popular mobile phone and tablet repair service in West End, known for its warm and friendly neighbourhood feel, meticulous and detailed repairs, and commitment to complete customer satisfaction.
What started out as a hobby has now become my passion and I’m delighted to share it with you. I am an Apple Certified Repair Technician and provide quality repairs at affordable prices for all makes and models of the device.
Whether it’s the glass digitizer, the LCD or even if both are broken, all major brands can be restored to full working order quickly and affordably.
You don't only use your device during office hours and when something goes wrong you want assistance straight away. I pride myself on responding quickly to enquiries, offering advice and guidance so that the issue doesn't get worse, and providing a flexible service that you can access at any time, including evenings and weekends.
I offer a no fix no fee service, and I do not charge anything for diagnosing an unknown issue so if you’re not sure what the problem is I can still help.
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England's injury list continues to grow after No.8 Jack Clifford suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder playing for Harlequins.
Red Rose head coach Eddie Jones is already without Saracens star Billy Vunipola for the autumn internationals against Argentina, Australia and Samoa due to a knee injury.
Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston has revealed Clifford is now set for a spell on the sidelines although it's not yet certain how long the 24-year-old will be out for following Quins' 42-26 win over Sale Sharks on Friday night.
He said: "It looks like Jack has dislocated his shoulder. It's frustrating for him because he played ever so well while he was on the pitch. But it's too early to say how long he'll be out for.
"To give an insight on where we are injury-wise, we had a training session here on Thursday night under lights and we actually had five players in doubt.
"Three of them missed and two of them got in and Jack was one of those. He had a sore biceps and pec on the left side so he had strength tablets to get out on the pitch in the first place."

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On August 3, 2016, I launched my very first Writers Who Run (or Walk) Retreat. Sixteen other writers joined me in the mountains of western North Carolina for 5 days and 4 nights. It was the most amazing and love-filled week of my life. Next year's event, and all future retreat dates, will be held the third week of June. Join us!
Am I the first to comment? I like your new place. Well done, you. Have I mentioned that I'm proud of you?
Oh my goodness, Christie...what a wonderful website...I love your photos...the site is clean and easy to navigate. Congratulations on a job well done!!!!
Thank you, Pamela and Vivian! Of course, over time, I'll add lots more.


text: Concrete contractors in Quebec City offer quality products and professional services for all of your residential concrete jobs, for both inside and outside of your home. Quebec City’s concrete contractors can help you build or replace your driveway, patios, sidewalks, garage pads and assist with other custom concrete work like concrete countertops or other interior finishing. If you want to use this strong, durable and versatile building material, contact one of the concrete companies in Quebec City below.

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text: NEW LONDON, Conn. --Connecticut College men´s soccer fans waited three weeks to watch the team on their beloved Green in the home opener. Saturday afternoon, head coach Kenny Murphy and the Camels (3-1, 2-1 NESCAC) awarded their patient followers with a stunning 4-1 victory against the second ranked team in the nation, the previously undefeated Amherst College Lord Jeffs (3-1, 2-1). "This was a fantastic team effort today and a credit to the hard work of the guys," Murphy said. "The match-ups were definitely in their favor. But we were fortunate to run a play on them that worked and they had to chase the game from there." Graham Christensen (Darien, Conn.) netted a pair of second half scores and Trevor Prophet (Nashua, N.H.) chipped in with a goal and an assist for the upstart Camels, who held a 21-to-19 advantage in shots. Sophomore striker Oscar Brown (Ridgefield, Conn.) contributed a first half goal in the triumph. "We try to treat every game and every opponent the same way," Christensen said. "Scoring that first goal was a terrific feeling. Now, we are just looking to carry this momentum with us into the next game at UMass Dartmouth Tuesday." The Camels opened the scoring in the 41st minute of play. Mike Crosby (Sudbury, Mass.) launched a rocket of a throw in all the way across the field into the center of the scoring box. Prophet was able to get a head on the ball and leave it at the far post for Brown, who found the back of the net with the goal. The Camels extended the lead to two in the 81st minute. Christensen was able to collect a rebound off a shot in traffic and score the first goal of his collegiate career. Later on with 4:45 remaining, Christensen added some insurance for the hosts. Freshman Nick Maghenzani (Allendale, N.J.) rifled a cross from 35 yards out all the way across the box. Christensen was able to chip in a one-timer at the far post to make it a 3-0 lead. Amherst finally broke through in the 86th minute when Spencer Noon (Farmington, Conn.) put in his team-leading fourth goal of the season. But Prophet added an insurance goal in the 88th minute and the Camels had more than enough to hold on for the 4-1 victory. Senior net-minder Alex Martland (Marblehead, Mass.) made eight saves in the victory for the Camels. Lennard Kovacs (Wolfersdorf, Germany) had 15 saves in the setback. Connecticut College will visit UMass Dartmouth this Tuesday afternoon for a 4:15 p.m. game in North Dartmouth, Mass. Amherst will visit Springfield College Wednesday night for a 7:00 p.m. game in Springfield, Mass.


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The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) considers $2,033.33 per month or $24,400 a year an “extremely low income” in Alameda County. The average rent for a studio apartment in Alameda County is $1,795 per month. Currently, in California, you can receive only $910.72 each month or $10,928.64 a year as an aged person on SSI. For many seniors, the SSI amount is the only amount they receive to pay for rent, food, clothing, medical costs, and transportation. Seniors on SSI simply cannot afford these basic necessities in a place as expensive as Alameda County.
We, Mercy Brown Bag Program, focus most of our energy on responding to the immediate problem of food insecurity by providing fresh groceries for the seniors in our county. However, we also invest our time into addressing the root issues in our society that can be solved by our policy makers. The current SSI allowance is not enough for seniors to “meet basic needs” in Alameda County. So, we strive to bring real change to our county and to California as a whole by asking for an increase in SSI. By showing up at our Capitol and sharing our perspectives and stories, we hope to change not only hearts and minds, but legislation as well.
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Many thanks to Giselle Henry, Aboriginal Coordinator on the PSAC BC Regional Council, who has volunteered to prepare a monthly listing of community events - many of which are related to Indigenous issues - from around the province that may be of interest to PSAC members. Here's the event listing for September.
Prince Rupert is either the start or the end of the Highway of Tears (Highway 16). An activist and auntie of a woman who went missing along the highway plans to walk from Prince Rupert to Smithers in advance of the community hearing to be held there the week of September 25. Tamara Chipman went missing from Prince Rupert in 2005 and hasn’t been found.
Registration begins at 9:00am and the course officially opens from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Location: Community Foundation Park (7th and Dominion).
Foods starts 18:00 ( $50.00) registration.
9th Annual Youth Exhibition Powwow, September 21, 2017.
Location: Evergreen Hall, 9291 Corbould St.
Gather at Strathcona Park for a series of Indigenous and multi-cultural performances and a keynote speech.


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El Torcal is just 6 kilometres up the road and is the largest Karstic Rock formation in Europe.
You can do one of the beautiful walks or just enjoy the lookout with views over the village to the coast. There’s a cafeteria and tourist museum with free entrance at the top so you can enjoy the scenery with refreshments.
Stroll through the rock formations – and watch out for the curious mountain goats, sheep, magnificent vultures & eagles and a friendly fox who likes to watch the visitors.
There are also many special plants and botanical gems and El Torcal is just such a unique place it’s not to be missed.
Antequera is a traditional town with many churches – apparently it has more churches per person than any other town in Spain. Wander the streets and soak up the atmosphere of real Andalusian life in this bustling historic town.
Visit the Dolmens of Antequera – ancient historical burial sites that have been declared a World Heritage Site of interest – visit the Moorish Castle or Gothic Churches or gaze over the Peña de los Enamorados aka Lovers’ Rock.
Alternatively have a game of Golf in the Antequera golf club or catch the high speed train to one of Andalusia’s other top spots for the day.
If you haven’t explored Malaga’s historic centre you’re missing out on a charismatic gem with something for everyone. From museums to art galleries, architecture to shopping or simply lying on the beach, Malaga is diversity personified.
Visit Calle Larios for a main street shopping experience or wander through the narrow streets, tasting the tapas and soaking up the atmosphere of the busy plazas.
The new port has been made really lovely and worth a stroll just to see it, or you can dine in one of the many restaurants there while admiring all the ships in the harbour.
And if you take your beach things with you, you can visit the beach, just a few minutes walk round the corner from the port.
You can be lying on the beach in less than 40 minutes from Rincón del Torcal. One of the many beaches which is close and easy to find and with lots of Chiringuitos (beach bars) is known as Alameda and is predominantly visited by Spanish people as it’s off the beaten tourist track even though it’s actually the east side of Torremolinos.
Another beach that is n’t normally crowed and which has a great Chiringuito is just of the A7, about 35 minutes away from Rincón del Torcal.
Alternatively visit Torremolinos main beach, Benalmadena or Marbella beaches…or head east to Nerja the choice is yours!
The drive to the Embalses Guadalhorce, home of the Caminito del Rey, is stunning in itself and when you arrive you’re in for a treat with some of the most beautiful scenery in Andalusia.
The walk of the Caminito del Rey is spectacular but you do need tickets so we recommend that you book in advance. If you don’t have tickets for the walk, don’t despair, the lakes are stunning and there’s plenty to enjoy.
Swimming in the lakes is allowed and there are pedal boats for hire. For lunch you can choose one of the bars overlooking the water.
The pretty coastal town of Nerja with its sandy coves and beautiful beaches is a great place to visit. Very popular with tourists so do expect it to be crowded during the summer months.
Alternatively after visiting the lovely, busy centre of Nerja, head out towards the west and keep going along the beach as far as you can (a good 30 minute walk) and you will come to this beautiful spot with one Chiringuito and much less people than the centre.
A 10 minute drive inland will bring you to the mountain town of Frigiliana with its pretty white streets and local produce.
Granada’s home to the wonderful Alhambra, an experience not to be missed. A few tickets are held back for sale on the day, but pre-booking is advisable as the bulk of them get sold out well in advance.
After the Alhambra you can walk the tiny streets of El Abaicín, the moorish district with its cobbled streets and tiny stalls. Also worth doing is to take a walk from Albaicín to Sacromonte where you can see the cave houses and where the city of Granada blends with the countryside, with quiet little streets and views of the river and Alhambra. En-route be sure to keep a watch out for Mirador San Nicolas where you get a stunning view over the Alhambra.
The centre of Granada is beautiful in itself and don’t forget to check out the amazing Cathedral. Also worth a mention is the Granada tradition of providing free tapas with your drink. This doesn’t tend to happen in the most touristic of bars but take a few steps out of the centre and you’ll find your plate being filled with surprises with each drink you order.
There’s so much to see in Granada I would need a whole page dedicated to it!
In 1.5 hours you can be on the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada, a great day out for those of you who like skiing.
The centre of Córdoba has to be the most beautiful historic centre of all time. Just wander the narrow streets and enjoy the tiny shops and local gastronomy, or visit the famous mesquita and the fort.
Córdoba is an unforgettable experience with its atmospheric streets, pretty patios and stunning architecture.


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EXCLUSIVE-Card company Dynamics Inc. revealed its Wallet Card, described by the company as the "world's first" connected payment card, at the CES conference now taking place in Las Vegas, the company announced today.
The card is the same size and shape as a normal credit card, but it has nearly 200 internal parts including a cellphone chip and antenna, a battery and organic recharging chip for self-charging, a programmable magnetic strip, EMV chip, and contactless chip. Since the Wallet Card is a digital card, banks can distribute the card anywhere at any time, and users can activate it at once.
This edition of CES is certainly the most interesting one in the last few years, and Sprint's connected credit card is here to prove it. Card profiles can be downloaded onto the card, and the card's magnetic strip, EMV, and contactless chip can be programmed with the new data. In the same vein, the card can be replaced by a courier within hours.
The coolest part - you are getting transaction messages right on the card, and can tap on the "not me" option if you have any suspicions. If your card number is canceled due to fraud, your card issuer can simply change the account number, and it will instantly be reflected on the e-ink display. Usually, banks react pretty quickly to data breaches, so it's unclear exactly how much faster Sprint's card would be.
The card, which was developed in tandem with global banks and payment providers such as Visa and Mastercard, relies on Internet of Things technology, the first of its kind issued by Dynamics.
Although the card was announced today, it's up to the partnered banks - Emirates NBD, Japan's Sumitomo, Canada's CIBC, and India's IndusInd - when the card will actually become commercially available.
Brigitte Macron sera présente aux commémorations des attentats — "Charlie Hebdo"

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Each year for the last four years I’ve worked on a major project relating to self-driving cars. In 2013 and 2015, I did the Simulated Car Racing competition (simulated driver would be more accurate). In 2014, I made my drive by wire model car and started learning about OpenCV. In 2016 I made a special effort to learn and apply OpenCV. When I saw that Udacity was offering a premium course for Self-Driving Car Engineering, I knew I had my project for 2017.
Although some people think the market for Self-Driving Car Engineers is strong (and some people think it is ridiculously strong!), I’m not necessarily counting on that being true. For me the goal is to gain as much useful knowledge as possible to continue to do whatever I can to hasten the demise of cars being controlled by humans who are staring at their phones.
I’ve now completed about half of the first 3 month term. Of course I have a lot to say about this course (mostly good), but I’m going to hold off for now. So far it has been challenging but pleasantly so (I finished 6 weeks of lessons in 4 weeks). One thing I’m very pleased about is getting past the starting blocks with OpenCV. I did learn quite a bit about OpenCV last year, but I was constrained by implementation considerations. With this course, the industry standard set up is established and then provided for. This may seem trivial, but for me it was the removal of a serious barrier to entry. Being able to just get on with actually working with OpenCV is proving to be quite empowering.
I don’t like to say too much about my accomplishments before I accomplish them so if I manage to get through this program I’ll have much more to say about it. Until then I’ll try to occasionally post some of the interesting things I’ve been working on. Although I have many ideas, I don’t know exactly how I’ll apply what I’ve learned so far in the course, but I can say I’ve already got my money’s worth.


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Roswell, GA – February 14, 2017 – Qsource Networks has been placed on the Pioneer 250 of CRN’s 2017 Managed Service Provider 500 (MSP500) List by The Channel Company and CRN. A listing of the 2017 MSP500 List will be published in the February print issue of CRN Magazine as well as on CRN.com.
The MSP Pioneer 250 is a list of MSPs who have a business model heavily weighted towards managed services focused on the small- and midsized business market. Qsource Networks has been placed on this list due to their innovative approach to managed services delivery that keeps them one step ahead of their peers.
The MSP500 is an annual list which recognizes the top technology providers and consultants in North America whose cutting edge approach to managed services puts end-user customers in the best position to improve efficiencies, cut costs, and speed time to market for their own products and services. The project recognizes technology providers and consultants who are changing the face of the IT channel by executing a forward thinking approach to managed services delivery.
Based in Atlanta, Qsource Networks is an Infrastructure Management Organization specializing in outsourced IT services and programs. A leading provider of managed network services, Qsource Networks offer a breadth of services to improve Information Technology in small- and mid-sized business. They provide a unique approach to computer network and infrastructure support which allow corporations to cut their internal IT expenses without sacrificing pertinent IT support. The Qsource Managed Network Service is affordable for small businesses and tiered to support large enterprises. In most cases, clients see a 35-40% increase in IT cost savings while improving their existing level of support. By bundling a number of services and implementing secure VPN technology to manage client’s networks, Qsource Networks can guarantee improved response time, increased network and systems uptime, and fixed rates to allow precise corporate budget planning. Visit qsource.net or call Toll Free 678.947.8366 for more information.


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Going through any kind of medical procedure, no matter how simple it is, requires a tough decision. As the patient, it is your responsibility to have some effort researching about the procedure you�??re about to undergo. Just like when it comes to eye surgery. We have so many kinds of optical surgery employed all around the world. One of the most popular is LASIK. On this article, you�??re going to learn what LASIK is all about, how it works, and what it can and cannot do. If you�??re planning to undergo this eye surgery, you should not go without taking time to read what it is you�??re about to deal with.
One of the discoveries that most people should be astounded about in our contemporary world is the capabilities of medical practitioners such as surgeons to do surgical procedure without the need of using razors and other gadgets that would create cuts and incisions that take time to recover. Another development is that these people are now able to eliminate the cunning employment of optical maser to correct refractive errors of patients. Both of these advancements are found in the Denver Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery.
LASIK is an impressive and efficient operation of sight correction. It is a kind of eye surgical procedure which basically makes use of the Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER). Denver LASIK eye surgery functions to rectify quite a myriad of sight troubles like poor vision caused by nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
We can answer this by taking a look into one of the most important parts of the human eye �?? the cornea. Poor vision is most of the time caused by imperfections in the cornea. The cornea has these very tiny tissues which when distorted, can affect the entrance of light through the eyes. During the surgery, a thin flap of the cornea is lifted, and then the next layer of cornea is remolded employing invisible pulses of Laser light energy. When the Laser corneal remolding is done, the operating surgeon puts or lays the corneal flap back down into its original position.
What�??s to a greater extent astonishing is that Denver LASIK eye surgery cleaves the corneal flap back to its normal condition without having to produce cuts and incisions. Right after the operation, you can go home and take some time to rest. You may relax your eyes and sleep. That�??s how convenient the procedure is. You don�??t have to act as if you really had surgery. You can even return to work the next day.
Substantially, the success rate of LASIK surgery is 90%. That�??s according to research. A complete recovery may take around 21 to 28 days. Within that period, you should take extra care of your eyes. Avoid too much exposure to the sun and apply some eye drops in case your eyes feel dry.


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This course describes the current state of the art in computer-based visualization as applied in the natural and medical sciences. It includes teaching the available visualization techniques and their characteristics (including enough description of perception to enable understanding why some techniques work and others do not). It is aimed both at computer science students (who would design and implement such visualizations) and at natural science students (who would design and use them). It includes teaching each student how to use an available visualization toolkit to enable rapid development of visualizations. A final project teams students to develop a visualization tuned for a particular problem, either using a toolkit or custom code.
The value of visualization (what are the likely benefits, example applications). Visualization toolkits (what is available, how easy are they to use, what techniques they provide, how do you get your data into them). Scalar-field visualization in 2D (color, height field, isovalue contours, glyphs, clustering, patterns) and 3D (isosurface contours, direct volume rendering, slicing, glyphs). Vector-field and Tensor visualization techniques in 2D and 3D (particle advection, streamlines, streaklines, rakes, tufts, line-integral convolution, spot noise). Multivariate visualization (discrete data, glyphs, textures, dimensional reduction). Advanced and combined visualization techniques (which combine, which don't, how can you predict?). Other methods (animation, haptic display of data, auditory display of data). Basics of human visual perception (what impacts region perception, shape perception, color perception, etc). Tying analysis into visualization. Evaluating the effectiveness of visualization.
The course will include lectures on the above topics, weekly "hands-on" homework application of visualization techniques to data sets from a variety of scientific fields, and a final project. The hands-on application will give participants a feeling for how each technique works in a variety of settings. The project will team students to develop a new visualization technique beyond what comes standard in toolkits. The level of these projects are such that the most successful ones are suitable to be written up as application papers for the IEEE Visualization conference.
This course is aimed at graduate students and senior undergraduates in both computer science and the natural sciences. There are no prerequisites other than being a graduate student in a natural sciecen (examples: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Gene Therapy) or Computer Science. Computer science students will benefit from experience in computer graphics and image analysis. Natural science students will benefit from having a data set they are interested in visualizing.
Information Visualization: Perception for Design, third edition, by Colin Ware, published in 2012 by Morgan Kaufmann. ISBN-13: 978-0123814647. The UNC Student Stores has this in stock. If they run out, you can also get this book from Amazon.com our your favorite vendor. Unfortunately, the first and second editions won't suffice -- they don't have the numbered guidelines required for homeworks that the third version has.
Visual Cues: Practical Data Visualization, by Peter R. Keller and Mary M. Keller, published in 1992 by IEEE Computer Society Press. ISBN 0-8186-3102-3. This book has gone out of print; there is a class set available for students taking the class. They are on reserve in Sitterson 208, the reading room overlooking the bus stop. They are to the right as you come in, at about knee level, on the East wall right behind the pillar (sometimes there is a chair pushed back against this bookshelf that hides them).
Several downloadable documents from Kitware that describe the visualization software to be used in the course. In the past, this has been VTK: currently, Paraview and VolView will be used as part of teaching the use of a visualization toolkit. You may want to get the VolView user's guide; the ParaView guide is included in the installer. Here is a description of how to get Paraview and VolView.
Other useful (not required) texts: The three wonderful books by Edward R. Tufte are also on reserve in the reading room.
The course is being taught by Russell Taylor.
Office hours: Mondays 10-11, Thursdays 9-10, Sitterson 258. We can schedule meetings at other times as needed; send email to the instructor.
See the course schedule for the reading assignments and lecture topics. Online and printable version of the lectures for that course wil be available from links off the schedule page. The homeworks are also listed on the schedule page. See the email on the mailing list for a pointer to the list of potential projects for this semester. See the final project page for a description of what the final project entails. See the syllabus for further information.
Email list: Be sure to subscribe to the email list for this course. You subscribe by sending email to the instructor, and you send mail to the list at comp715@cs.unc.edu. It is moderated, so only Russ gets to see the SPAM.
Homework page: See http://images.cs.unc.edu/comp715_2014 to upload your homework assignments and to comment on the others. This is a repository that is visible to everyone in the class (protected by a password we will all know). It will include your homework submissions, comments by other students on your submisions, and comments from me on your submissions. Some of these (winners, those that have particular benefits, those that make good examples, etc.) will be distributed in poster form, and on various visualization web pages (at Kitware, at Sandia National Labs, on MADAI.us) as examples for others to follow; the techniques they show may also be implemented in ParaView or VTK or other tools and made broadly available.
Potential Projects: I'm collecting these.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. Los Alamos National Laboratories. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories. NASA Ames. Visual complexity (infovis). NAS list of visualization sites. There is a set of links to scientific visualization sites. Derek Merck found a Gallery of Data Visualization web page by with Tuftian-like commentary on the visual presentation of information. The Masters in Health Administration program at Ohio University has a health brain games and optical illusions page. There is a collection of information graphics at visual.ly. There is a description of visualization techniques here. Journal of Physics special issue on Visualization in Physics. There is a Meet the Scientists page at UCDavis that shows four different supercomputer simulation visualizations. The Beastiario project reMap has a large number of different infovis displays. There is a visual bibiography of tree visualization by Hans-Jorg Schulz. There is an online list of selected information visualization tools here.
Maragaret Livingstone gave the keynote lecture at the Visweek 2008 conference on "What Art Can Tell Us About the Brain", mixing psychology, art, and visualization into a compelling narrative full of visual illusions and examples from art. It is available online for free.
See the lecture on toolkits for pointers to others.
Kent Eschenberg has a Paraview tutorial online at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.
An Information Visualization MOOC was taught in 2013 and 2014 at Indiana University.
A portion of this course was taught at SIGGRAPH 2003 by Russ Taylor, Colin Ware, and Victoria Interrante as course #45, "Perceptually Based Visualization Design."
The ACM SIGGRAPH Education for Visualization Committee produced a draft report on a curriculum for visualization education.
UNC Information and Library Science INLS 110-99, "Selected Topics: Information Visualization," taught by Rolf Daessler (visiting from Potsdam, Germany) in the summer of 2001.
Utah CS5630, "Scientific Visualization," taught by Chris Johnson in the spring of 2002.
University of Maryland Baltimore County CSMC491B/691B, "Visualization Techniques," taught by David Ebert and Penny Rheingans in the autumn of 1999.
University of New Hampshire OE/CS 867:767, "Interactive Data Visualization," taught by Colin Ware.
Virginia Tech ESM4714, "Scientific Visual Analysis with Multimedia," taught by Ron Kriz in the spring of 2000.
FSU CIS4930/5930, "Visualization," taught by David Banks in 2000.
RIT CSC 472/672, "Data Visualization," taught by G. Scott Owen in the fall of 1996.
CS 237, "Interdisciplinary Scientific Visualization," taught by David Laidlaw and Daniel Acevedo in the fall of 2003 and in prior years by David Laidlaw, is a project-based course that teams computer scientists with domain scientists to "fund," design, implement, and evaluate a project in scientific visualization.
There is an online Information Visualization course offered by Katy Borner from Indiana University.
One of these is Donald Hoffman's illusion page. There is another, Japanese, page with an incredible moving illusion at the top at http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/~akitaoka/saishin-e.html.
The following one from Arthur Shapiro is even more strange. By rotating the ellipses you can change their apparent motion from rocking to wobbling back and forth. If you clear the background, the effect disappears!


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Continuing with the interweaving nodes of ecology, local, social, health, humane, and taste.
Personally, there is something almost mystical about the fact that built into the fabric of the world around us there is a synergistic interplay between being ecologically and socially responsible, the health we derive from our food, the meaningfulness found in taking care of contented animals, and last but not least, that it would taste so darn good. Too often, socially and environmentally responsible activities give us little more than a cerebral absolution of guilt. While many of us spend the energy to sort out our recycling and make the effort to separate it into the different bins rather than add to the landfills that few of us have ever seen, there is nothing inherently pleasurable about the activity. We are simply mitigating the damage. There is no synergy of pleasure within the system, because the system itself is one of industry and waste. Waste itself is a man-made concept, utterly foreign to Nature. Whether it is animal feces or decomposing bodies, every output of a natural system becomes an input into another intersecting system.
Other responsible activities often tack an outside reward to help induce action. Send money to an environmental cause and you’ll receive this wonderful tote bag. Carpool to save gas and you can use the special HOV highway lane. Start a green energy business and the government will subsidize you to help you get started. Let me be clear that I am not against these outside motivators. What I wish to point out is that while these may be necessary jump start measures, they aren’t the real thing because they are not inherently part of a truly healthy and responsible system. In other words, it is not a sustainable approach.
At the risk of sounding all too hokey, this is why I feel that the pleasure of taste is the customer’s key to participating in the activity of farming sustainable food. Buying out of some vague environmental duty, or worse, to be hip, does not truly participate in such an activity and is in fact rather unflattering to the farmer. But taking the time to make a delicious, tasty meal from the products of sustainable operations simply because you enjoy it allows your pleasure to participate in the entire system. The customer’s pleasure becomes the farmer’s greatest compliment. Pleasure is the essential consummation of sustainability.


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Health is a blessing of God. Almost all of the person on this planet are praying for the proper health. The healthy diet is most easiest way of getting a healthy life. Healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables in the food court. There can be several other methods as well that would directly effects the healthy life but the food is one of the most important factor that has been observed by several medicinal experts as well the people all around the globe have looked for the answer of questions that does the diet really effects the health as well as does the food really effects the health. It is a matter of fact that answer to the above objection over diet and food has been found to be positive. There is a real effect of diet over health as well as the food is directly effecting the efficiency of diet. Hence by following this truth the five essential foods for healthy diet has been listed down and they will be described in the coming sections.
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The nuts are also one of the best things to eat as the best diet for maintaining health. There are several pigments found in the Nuts that are helpful for the human body.
Berries contains a lot of potassium. So for any of the applications under the potassium this is the most recommended things that one can enlist in this diet. The berries contains straw berries as well as raspberry. No matter what is included in the other portions of diet but this should be the part of the mid-day meal at least so that the body can capture more and more vitamin c and thus the healthy diet is feeded to the person.
If you are finding gem of seafood then don’t miss fish as its most important nutrient is known to be a hero as it reduces the risk of heart diseases. The important nutrient is Omega 3 a very popular name which is known in grocery stores as it is used as a supplement in the grocery stores. One of the main reason of calling it a hero is that it solves the psychological issues like aid in reducing memory loss and depression.
Whole grains is known as a combination of fruits and vegetables as not only it contains all the antioxidant benefits which are found in fruits and vegetables but it has these antioxidants in a very large quantity as compared with the fruits and vegetables individually. Everyone has a different taste for the whole grain foods in terms of Kashi cereal or oats flavored oatmeal and delicious jelly sandwiches.
Hence, its not all about the beverages in the store but to start going for the healthy lifestyle, the important focus should be on the key foods like as mentioned above. You should always look for proteins in the store as they can be found in terms of fruits and vegetables.
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Whether its testing social scenarios or operating a billionaire's abode, it seems we've only just scratched the surface of what artificial intelligence can do.
With that in mind, Google's latest trick in machine learning is not quite yet out of a science fiction novel, but certainly something intriguing: an AI that adds accompaniment to your piano playing.
Built on artificial neural networks more than old-fashioned programming, Google coder/musician Yotam Mann unveiled his open-source "AI Duet" late last year, according to VentureBeat.
Now, the piano-inclined bot is playable on both desktop and mobile browsers, allowing just about anyone to try their hand at tickling the digital ivories with AI backup using only a keyboard or touchscreen.
Whenever a user plays a little ditty on the AI Duet's piano, the program plays back a response with its own spin on it.
This ability is bolstered by an open-source library of audio created by Mann and Magenta - a Google-powered machine learning infrastructure designed with art and music in mind.
While interpreting and embellishing musical notes is humanizing to say the least, AI Duet isn't the only Google-backed neural network project that loves the arts. The Big G has reportedly used romance novels to teach its AI more natural conversation skills.

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The spotlight of the world recently shone on Yorkshire for the Tour de France and Grand Départ. Chosen ahead of Barcelona, Florence, Berlin, Venice and Edinburgh, would the county deliver?
I think we can now answer the question with a proud and resounding "yes". This was just another chapter in the incredible history of success that this county has enjoyed.
Yorkshire folk are of course known for a humble, industrious attitude and just quietly getting on with things - we mustn't grumble.
But, ahead of Yorkshire Day tomorrow, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on the attributes that make Yorkshire so great - its sports, film, culture, cuisine, countryside, history and its people - and why I have tabled a Parliamentary motion to this effect.
The world's greatest cycling race is now part of a much wider sporting tradition which also includes the most successful team in English cricketing history.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club have now won 31 County Championships - and are on course for another title. Speaking of Headingley, I couldn't not give Leeds Rhinos a mention. Coincidentally on Yorkshire Day, Rhinos will be taking on rivals Bradford Bulls in the Super League.
After Headingley hosted part of the rugby league World Cup last autumn, Elland Road will be one of the venues for the rugby union World Cup next year.
Talking of football, Hull City will, once again, represent the region in the Premier League (and Europa League) but other local clubs have enjoyed great success: Leeds United reached the Champions League semi-final in 2001, Barnsley beat the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea to reach the FA Cup semi-final in 2006, Bradford City were beaten in last year's League Cup final and the world's first football club was Sheffield FC (not to be confused with United or Wednesday).
Momentarily leaving aside our massive sports scene, God's Own County is known as such for its stunning countryside and breathtaking views - the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and a bit of the Peak District too. It didn't come as a surprise in 2006 that Kent lost the title of "Garden of England" to North Yorkshire after 400 years.
The beautiful hills and moors have been inspiring people for hundreds of years - from the Brontë sisters in the 1800s to more recently providing the backdrop to TV series such as Heartbeat, Emmerdale, Downton Abbey and Last of the Summer Wine.
If you're looking for a calm holiday getaway this summer, you don't have to go to somewhere in the Caribbean or Mediterranean - the hills and beaches of Yorkshire have an incredible amount to offer. I'm certainly sticking around; the peace of the Yorkshire countryside being the perfect antidote to the non-stop nature of Parliamentary life.
If you're not going away but want a few moments of calm, some Yorkshire Tea should hopefully do the trick, with another reason to be proud of Yorkshire being its own unique food and drink.
While the Yorkshire Pudding is emblematic of our local cuisine, there's Wensleydale's own cheese and the Rhubarb Triangle between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell giving us, well, lots of rhubarb. Pontefract gave us liquorice and of course we have Parkin too.
These should literally give you a taste of Yorkshire, and if you want something more fancy, Yorkshire has five Michelin-star restaurants - more than any other county in the UK- and this is a fantastic testament to the quality of local produce and local dishes.
I really could go on about Yorkshire's greatness, but I will round off with arguably the single best thing about the county - its people. I began this article by mentioning the "mustn't grumble" attitude of Yorkshire folk just cracking on with life, and the Tour de France showed just how hospitable we were to millions of visitors from around the globe.
The sheer amount of talent we have produced over the years has also put Yorkshire firmly on the map and given our towns and cities so many local people to cherish. Take this abbreviated list - the playwright Alan Bennett, giants of the film industry Sir Patrick Stewart and Dame Judi Dench, musical talent from the Arctic Monkeys to Corinne Bailey Rae, former prime ministers Harold Wilson and Herbert Henry Asquith, the anti-slavery crusader William Wilberforce and so many others.
The success Yorkshire has achieved is down purely to the ambition and attitude of our people - and maybe also our well-known refusal to take "no" for an answer.
So, on Yorkshire Day, take a moment to remember our long and rich sporting heritage, landscapes of unrivalled beauty, a wonderful local cuisine and the people who make us proud- now that should be plenty of reasons to celebrate Yorkshire.
This article also appears in the Yorkshire Post here.


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Fishermen of oysters from Essex are waiting to hear if a prized oyster variety is to be given special status.
The Colchester Native oyster is only found in creeks around the River Colne.
Local fishermen want the European Union to protect their delicacy from traders passing off inferior oysters under the same name.
If successful the oyster will be one of only 34 UK specialities on the list, joining Jersey Royals and Newcastle Brown Ale.
About 70 tonnes of the Colchester Native oyster are produced each year compared to 1,000 tonnes of the more common rock oyster.
Suppliers want it to be given Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) by European Union officials in Brussels.
It means the Colchester Native is recognised as a high-quality regional speciality that can only be produced in one area.
Richard Haward, whose family has been farming oysters at West Mersea for more than 200 years, said the taste of the oyster depended on which area of sea it came from.
"The Blackwater Estuary (of the River Colne) is supposed to be the second most salty river in the country so they are very salty oysters.
"But it is not only the taste - it's the texture of the flesh which is very fat and plump," he said.
The area has been renowned for its oysters ever since Roman times.
Colchester councillor Kevin Bentley said the town was very famous for the oyster and was very proud of the delicacy.
"It is one of the finest oysters in the world and in the some of the finest restaurants in the world you will find the Colchester Native."
Local oystermen should know before the end of the season whether their prized product will get its special status.