title: The hold steady at the vogue vancouver

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The Vogue is a lovely old restored theatre in downtown Vancouver and when we get home I’ll put up some shots Sue took of the place and the band. We got there ten minutes before The Vogue’s Facebook told us the band were onstage and were warned there were no passouts. The guy on the door insisted on opening and smelling my water then let me take it in. You were allowed to drink in the theatre, but £5.50 for a small can of Bud made the prices at Rock City look wonderful (and at least most British venues sell at least one good beer). We were told that the support band were the Au Pairs, which seemed unlikely, but put me in a good mood (I never did see the APs – had they reformed?) until a support band of unspeakable awfulness appeared at ten past.
Interesting to see how people crowded down the front before the HS came onstage. A lot of people ignored their seating and moved forward, but we stayed where we were, middle by the mixing board, assured of good sound and a fine view. Had it been Nottingham, I’d’ve been down at the front with the gang half my age, but it was interesting to see Craig interact with an audience rather more emotive than the ones on their last full UK tour, which I saw twice.
The set was superbly structured, beginning with ‘Sweet Part of the City’ (opener of the new album, which ends with the line ‘let me sing for you’) then they banged straight into ‘Stuck Between Stations’, the song that turned me onto them. The set spanned their whole career, but concentrated on songs from the new album and the best one, ‘Boys And Girls In America’ (no ‘First Night’. but you can’t have everything), climaxing with ‘Slapped Actress’ from ‘Stay Positive’, the title track of which was the final encore. About half of the show was brilliant and the other half was absorbing, my only problem with the recent songs being that they don’t have the classic hooks found on the third and fourth albums.
If you’ve not heard THS you really should check them out – my first impression of their music was Graham Parker fronting the Attractions moonlighting as a Sprinsteen tribute band. Someone described their style to me as ‘mythic’ but it’s more modern than that, with songs about drugs, the partying, getting older and still wanting to do the stuff you did when you were young, like go to gigs. I can relate to that. And Craig Finn is a fantastic, theatrical front man, acting out every song like Lenny Bruce on modafinil. He’s also a bit pudgy, a big geeky, and a damn good singer.
Here’s my favourite track from ‘Heaven is Whenever’ (do you call it a title track when it includes the title line?) which, sadly, they didn’t play. Too slow? It doesn’t give you a sense of how infectious their rock songs can be but it does give you a feel for the songwriting and subject matter. And to give you a taste of their more anthemic style, I’m also putting up the title track of ‘Boys And Girls In America’, their best album. Enjoy.


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shelf: civic-law

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Starmer announces AI planning tool to clear national backlog
The Prime Minister hopes that Extract will enable planning officers to drastically cut down on the length of time it takes to process data from documents, by digitising information in minutes rather than hours.
Working with Google, the government has today unveiled its ambitions to fully digitise the planning system in England using its Gemini system.
With around 350,000 planning applications a year submitted to councils in England, the software will slash the time spent by planning officers manually checking documents.
During trials in Hillingdon, Nuneaton & Bedworth, and Exeter, Extract was able to condense and process planning applications, including maps, in three minutes each – compared to the one to two hours it takes a planning officer.
The government will expand the software to handle all planning document types, with the aim that local authorities have fully digitised all planning documents by the end of 2026.
In a statement, Keir Starmer said: “Why does it take so long to build anything in the UK?
“You can blame our outdated planning system that’s slowing us down.
“Around 350,000 planning applications are submitted a year in England, yet the system remains heavily reliant on paper documents — some even hundreds of pages long.
“Once submitted, each of these documents needs to be manually validated and approved by a planning officer, taking them hours on end to go through it.
“Today we’re announcing a new government-built AI tool called Extract that can process these documents in minutes, freeing up thousands of hours for planning officers to focus on decision-making to speed up housebuilding.
“In test trials across Hillingdon, Nuneaton & Bedworth, and Exeter councils, Extract digitised planning records in just three minutes each — compared to the 1 to 2 hours it typically takes manually. That means processing a 100 planning records a day, significantly speeding up the process.
“My vision is to fully digitise our planning system — making it faster, more transparent, and easier to navigate for working people.
“Through our Plan for Change, we will accelerate house building, improve reliability in the planning process and reduce cost and time for councils, businesses and developers.
“It’s a bold step forward in our mission to build 1.5 million more homes for working people, and to deliver a planning system fit for the future.”


shelf: science-engineering

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shelf: software-docs

title: Install crafter cms on ubuntu 16 04 17 10 18 04

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This article describes the steps to install Crafter CMS on Ubuntu Linux.
Crafter CMS is a modern open-source content management platform written and based on Java. It allows anyone to build enterprise-class websites for any purpose.
Installing Crafter CMS on Ubuntu Linux allows users to use the platform’s modern open-source content management capabilities to build enterprise-class websites for any purpose.
Ubuntu Linux is a popular and reliable operating system, making it a great choice for hosting and operating Crafter CMS. Additionally, the steps for installing Crafter CMS on Ubuntu Linux are well-documented and straightforward, making it accessible to many users.
For more about Crafter CMS, please visit its homepage.
How to install Crafter CMS on Ubuntu Linux
As described above, Crafter CMS is a genuinely modern open-source content management platform written and based on Java. As a result, it allows anyone to build enterprise-class websites for any purpose.
Below is how to install it on Ubuntu Linux.
Add A Third-Party PPA to Ubuntu
The easiest way to install Oracle Java JDK 8 on Ubuntu is via a third-party PPA. To add that PPA, run the commands below
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
After running the commands above, you should see a prompt to accept the PPA key onto Ubuntu. Accept and continue
Continue below to install Java 8.
Download Oracle Java 8 Installer
Now that the PPA repository has been added to Ubuntu run the commands below to download the Oracle Java 8 installer. The installer should install the latest Java JDK 8 on your Ubuntu machines.
sudo apt update sudo apt install oracle-java8-installer
You’ll be prompted to access the software’s license terms when you run the commands above. Accept and continue.
Configure Oracle JDK8 as Default
Set Oracle JDK8 as default; install the oracle-java8-set-default package to do that. This will automatically set the JAVA env variable.
sudo apt install oracle-java8-set-default
The command above will automatically set Java 8 as the default. And that should complete your installation; you can check your Java version by running the following command.
Download and Install Crafter CMS
Now that Java has been installed run the commands below to download Crafter CMS packages. The zip file will install a fully functional Crafter Studio instance and a Crafter Engine in Preview Mode. Out of the box, the Studio instance uses a local directory as the repository and a Derby database, which allows a quick and easy setup for local development.
cd /tmp && wget https://downloads.craftercms.org/3.0.14/crafter-cms-authoring.tar.gz
After downloading the file, run the commands below to extract the downloaded file.
tar -xvzf crafter-cms-authoring.tar.gz
After extracting the archived file, run the commands below to move the Crafter folder to the /opt directory.
sudo mv crafter /opt/
Next, install the required package and start the Crafter service.
sudo apt install lsof
Finally, run the commands below to start the Crafter service.
To shut down the service, run the commands below
When the service is started, open your browser and browse to the hostname or IP address followed by port 8080
This will bring up the Crafter CMS login page.
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shelf: health

title: Tiger woods has finally returned home after horror car crash

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Blending cutting-edge performance with enough versatility for everyday training, the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 is a lightweight, high-rebound trainer built for speed and comfort
Tiger Woods Has Finally Returned Home After Horror Car Crash
When news broke that Tiger Woods had been involved in a horror car crash, the world seemingly went into collective mourning. Images of the wreckage flooded the Internet and social media pages and to see the crumpled exterior of the vehicle was to realise was sudden fear that the crash was not something one walks away from lightly. In the weeks since, the legendary golfer has been receiving treatment in hospital and now it’s finally been announced that Woods has returned home where he will continue to recover.
Woods had undergone surgery on open fractures to his lower right leg and further injuries to his foot and ankle following the crash that occurred in Los Angeles last month. Since returning home, he’s expressed his gratitude to the medical staff who treated him. He said: “Happy to report that I am back home and continuing my recovery. I am so grateful for the outpouring of support and encouragement that I have received over the past few weeks.”
He added, “Thank you to the incredible surgeons, doctors, nurses, and staff at Harbor-UCLA Medican Centre and Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre. You have all taken such great care of me and I cannot thank you enough. I will be recovering at home and working on getting stronger every day.”
After Woods’ car, an SUV, went off a Los Angeles county road and crashed on a downhill stretch, Woods was interview by deputies on the scene. He told them he didn’t know how the collision had occurred and didn’t remember driving. Law enforcement has yet to disclose whether Woods was unconscious following the crash.
Regardless of just how such a thing happened, to say it rocked the sporting world is an understatement. Many golfers chose to wear Woods’s signature red and black for the final round of the WGC-Workday Championship, just five days after Woods’ accident. The golfing pro later thanked players for the “touching” gesture.


shelf: finance

title: Perplexity ai nears deal to raise 500 million at 14 billion valuation 4o mini

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Perplexity AI is reportedly in late-stage talks to raise $500 million at a $14 billion valuation, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to CNBC on Monday.
According to the source, Accel, the venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, is set to lead the round, although the details are not finalized yet. The Wall Street Journal first reported on these late-stage numbers.
This new round of funding represents the lower end of Perplexity’s initial raise target, which was between $500 million and $1 billion, with an expected post-money valuation of $18 billion, as reported by CNBC in March.
Rapid Growth Amidst Growing Competition
Perplexity AI, which is focused on its artificial intelligence search engine, competes with heavyweights like Google and Microsoft-backed OpenAI. Its valuation in December stood at $9 billion, a significant jump from $3 billion just six months earlier in June 2024.
The company has already achieved just under $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), according to the source who spoke to CNBC in March.
Perplexity AI is riding the wave of the generative AI boom, which began in late 2022 following the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The company is betting big on the success of its upcoming AI agent web browser, Comet, which aims to stand out in the competitive AI space.
However, the competition in the AI search market is intensifying. Anthropic launched its own web search product in March, allowing its Claude chatbot to display real-time search results to a subset of users. Additionally, OpenAI introduced a search feature within its ChatGPT chatbot last fall, positioning itself as a competitor not just to Perplexity, but also to established search engines like Google and Microsoft’s Bing.
Google itself has launched AI Overviews within its search product, though the feature has sparked some controversy due to high-profile errors following its release.
Perplexity AI’s rapid growth is impressive, and its move to raise $500 million shows its ambition to expand further. However, the increasing competition in the AI search market, especially from OpenAI and Google, will make it challenging for Perplexity to maintain its edge. While Perplexity’s Comet browser has the potential to disrupt the market, it’s up against some of the biggest names in tech. It will need to continually innovate and offer unique value to users if it hopes to stay ahead in this crowded field.
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shelf: education

title: How to write a balanced IELTS essay:

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How to write a balanced IELTS essay:
- Start by assessing the positives and then the negatives.
- Summarise both in your conclusion.
- Keep your writing clear, concise and simple.
- Read this sample essay for an example.
However, it is normally better to ‘choose a side’, as this leads to a clear opinion.
Lots of you have been asking me to write an essay with a balanced approach, or in other words when you agree with both sides. I normally advise my students to pick one side or the other, as this leads to a very clear opinion, but here is a sample that takes a more balanced view.
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
It is often argued that children should be motivated to be more competitive, while others feel that cooperation is a more important value to instill in youngsters. This essay will discuss both these views, before coming to the conclusion that they are equally valid.
It is important that young people are pushed to be the best they can possibly be, in whatever pursuit they take part in. This drive to win boosts their work ethic and teaches them that hard work and discipline are the keys to success. For example, it was shown in a recent study by Queen’s University that students who won something in sports before they reached the age of 14, were 42% more likely to go on to third-level education than those who did not. Despite this, the development of a child requires not only a will to win, but also lessons on the value of teamwork.
Working as part of a team strengthens our empathy, selflessness and make us more responsible toward others. If one were to want to win at the expense of those around us, it is likely that we would alienate our peers and become detached from any team we operate in. For example, Michael Jordan was often criticised by his coaches for being too competitive in practice and overly critical of his team mates and he had to change for the sake of his team.
In conclusion, our young ones should be taught to try their best to achieve their goals, but this should also be balanced with the importance of working with others. Both are equally important and will result in a more balanced young adult.


shelf: home-craft

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shelf: history-culture

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Tripura's Tourism Transformation: Rs 67 Crore Project Launched
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated a Rs 67 crore tourism development project at Chabimura and other sites to boost eco-tourism and cultural heritage. Funded by the ADB, the initiative aims to enhance infrastructure and connectivity, positioning Tripura as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
In a landmark step towards enhancing tourism in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday officially launched a Rs 67 crore tourism infrastructure development initiative at Chabimura, Fatik Sagar, and Amar Sagar in the Gomati district. The project, backed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is part of the Tripura Urban and Tourism Development Project (TUTDP), which seeks to promote eco-tourism and cultural heritage.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony was held at the Chabimura site in Amarpur and saw the attendance of notable figures such as Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, MLA Ranjit Das, and senior officials like UK Chakma, the Secretary of the Tourism Department, among others. The ceremony was presided over by the Chairman of the Block Advisory Committee, Amarpur RD Block, Rabitra Jamatia, and was organized under the guidance of the Managing Director of the Tripura Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (TTDCL) and the Director of the Tourism Department, Prashant Badal Negi.
Chabimura, known for its ancient rock carvings along the Gomati River, is set to become a key tourist destination with infrastructure improvements meant to attract more visitors. Upgrades are also planned for Fatik Sagar and Amar Sagar to increase the region's allure to both domestic and international tourists. This development fits within Tripura's strategic plan to establish itself as a gateway to Southeast Asia through improved connectivity via the Chittagong Port in Bangladesh, aiming to boost economic growth and attract tourism.
The TUTDP's objectives to enhance liveability and infrastructure underscore the ADB's significant role in Tripura's tourism advancement. These initiatives are expected to not only draw more tourists but also create job opportunities and preserve the region's rich cultural heritage, contributing to the broader economic development of the state.
(With inputs from agencies.)


title: Thadeus chach v robi mkiba pc civ app

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Thadeus Chach v. Robi Mkiba (PC) Civ. App. 270-M-69; 23/1/70; Kimicha J.
The appellant had applied to the V.D.C. who allocated him a piece of land which he claimed belonged to nobody and was undeveloped. There was evidence that the land was undeveloped and was planted with cassava, bababas, Arabica Coffee and some eucalyptus trees by Robi after he learnt of is reallocation to the appellant. However, the magistrate ascertained that the land in question had in fact been the subject of dispute between Robi and others in a previous civil case. The District Court decides that Robi (the present respondent) could not be deprived of land he had held for many years under customary land tenure.
Held: (1) “It appears from the facts as recorded by the district court based on the evidence of witnesses and on the magistrate’s visit to the land in dispute that the land was allocated by the V.D.C. to the appellant in this court when they knew that the respondent in this Court exercised right of ownership over it recognized under customary law.” (2) “There is no evidence to show that Robi committed acts which amounted to waiver of his rights over the land. He resisted the V. D. C.’s action by planting permanent trees on it and he has alleged in this Court that he was locked up for a number of days by the then Area Commissioner for refusing to agree to the alienation of his land.” (3) “The district magistrate was, after inspecting the land; satisfied that it was the subject of litigation between Robi and his neighbour Mbanda long before it was allocated to the appellant and judgment was given for Robi.” (4) “It is clear from the above facts that the V.D.C. acted above their powers in allocating the land in dispute to the appellant in contravention of Robi’s undisputed right over it.” (5) Appeal dismissed.


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Amount of energy released when an electron is added to
element to create anion.
diffraction is a collective scattering phenomenon with electrons being (nearly
elastically) scattered by atoms in a regular array (crystal). This can be
understood in analogy to the Huygens principle for the diffraction of light.
The incoming plane electron wave interacts with the atoms, and secondary waves
are generated which interfere with each other. This occurs either
constructively (reinforcement at certain scattering angles generating
diffracted beams) or destructively (extinguishing of beams).
behavior in vacuum or metallic conductor.
produce a fine beam of electrons accelerated to desired velocity.
Ionization is the
process of removing one or more electrons from a neutral atom. This results in
the loss of units of negative charge by the affected atom. The atom becomes
electrically positive (a positive ion). The products of a single ionizing event
are called an electron-ion pair.
It is a system
which uses both electric and magnetic fields to focus a beam of electrons.
Rest mass of
electron is one of the fundamental constants of Physics. It is the mass of rest
electron, the value of which is 9.11x10-31
Kg or ~ 0.51MeV/C2.
microscope is a type of microscope that uses a beam of electrons to create an
image of the specimen. It is capable of much higher magnifications and has a
greater resolving power than an optical microscope, allowing it to see much
smaller objects in free details.
Technique used to
study the microstructure details of crystalline specimen. Electron microscope
is capable of obtaining higher magnification. An image of structure under
investigation is formed using beams of electrons instead of light radiation.
According to quantum mechanics, a high velocity electron will become wave like,
having a wavelength that is inversely proportional to its velocity. When
accelerated across large voltages, electrons can be made to have wavelengths on
order of 0.003nm. High magnifications and resolving powers of these microscopes
are consequences of shorter wavelengths of electron beam. The electron beam is
focused and image is formed with magnetic lens. Both transmission &
reflection beam modes of operation are possible.
Electron spectroscopy is
an analytical technique to study the electronic structure and its dynamics
in atoms and molecules. In
general, an excitation source such as X-rays, electrons or synchrotron radiation will eject an electron from an inner-shell orbital of
an atom. Detecting photoelectrons that
are ejected by X-rays is called X-ray Photoelectron
Spectroscopy (XPS) or electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA).
Detecting electrons that are ejected from higher orbitals to conserve energy
during electron transitions is called Auger electron spectroscopy (AES).
Spin Resonance (ESR)
substances which contain unpaired electrons when subjected to a magnetic field,
the energy levels corresponding to an electron will split up. When we apply an
oscillating field in perpendicular direction whose frequency lies in microwave
region then resonance occurs and electrons in lower energy state will absorb
energy giving rise to absorption spectra. The spectrum is known as ESR.
It is one of a
set of discrete, quantized energies that are allowed for electrons. In the
atomic case, each state is specified by four quantum numbers.
The energy gained
by electron when put under potential difference of 1 volt. It is equal to 1.6 x
Branch of applied
physics, which deals with devices made of semi-conductor materials having
electrons/holes as charge carriers. The branch includes study and application
of active/passive devices for various scientific and technology applications.
See electro deposition.
which describes tendency of an atom to lose valance electrons.
It was the first
electrical measuring instrument used to detect presence and magnitude of
electric charge on a body.
Device used to focus electron beam.


title: Server troubleshooting steps

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Most issues with game servers are caused by a recently installed mod or change in the configuration.
The first step in troubleshooting should be to check the server console or log, to see if there is an error message and if so correct the error.
If you can't find any error then try reverting any changes you have recently made and then try starting the server again.
Please also consider the possibility that one of your friends/clan members has made a modification to your server if you gave them credentials to access the control panel.
Sometimes a game server can act strange even if you haven't made any changes to it, please try restarting it and see if the problem persists.
If the server is still not working correctly then you should reinstall it from the control panel as this reverts it back to our tested default configuration. (The reinstall button can be found in the actions tab of your game server.)
You might want to make a backup of any modified files before reinstalling, so that you can easily restore the servers configuration and installed mods by uploading them back to the server after the issue has been resolved.
If you are still having issues on a cleanly installed server then please open a support ticket and we will investigate the issue.
Please take note that we can only provide support for the base game and it's configuration and not for the enormous amount of third party content (i.e. plugins/mods) and variation of settings that may be available for your game.
If you need support for the third party content which you want to use we suggest that you contact the creator of the content or the party from which you obtained it.
In some cases you may also be able to get support for the third party content on a community forum.
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title: Achieving a perfect smile with invisalign in barnet

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Our smiling patients walking out of our practice is what we at Mill Hill Dental live for. As a leading dental provider in Barnet, we’re dedicated to creating beautiful smiles that boost self-confidence and change lives. One of our most sought-after treatments is Invisalign Barnet. This remarkable solution corrects misaligned teeth discreetly, allowing our patients to beam confidently without the discomfort of traditional braces. We understand that a radiant smile is more than just aesthetics; it enhances your overall appearance and gives a tremendous boost to your self-esteem. And that’s what we aim for – ensuring you smile your most beautiful smile with Invisalign. Join us in the journey to achieving a perfect smile and discover why our patients choose us for their Invisalign treatments in Barnet.
Welcome to Mill Hill Dental, your trusted partner in achieving a brilliant smile! We take pride in our passion for delivering first-rate dental care in a warm and friendly environment. Our dedicated team of dental professionals is committed to understanding your individual needs and helping you achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of. We believe in providing innovative solutions, and that’s why we offer Invisalign in Barnet. This breakthrough technology has helped transform hundreds of smiles, and we would love for yours to be the next. Trust us with your dental journey; we’ll provide the expertise and care that you deserve.
Invisalign is a revolutionary orthodontic treatment that uses custom-made aligners to gradually shift your teeth into their perfect positions. These aligners are virtually invisible, making them an excellent option for those who desire a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces. Each aligner is carefully designed and crafted to fit snugly over your teeth. Over time, these aligners gently move your teeth into the desired position. They are also removable, allowing you to eat, drink, brush and floss with ease. We provide comprehensive care and guidance throughout your Invisalign journey, making us the go-to practice for Invisalign in Barnet. Elevate your smile with us at Mill Hill Dental.
At Mill Hill Dental, we firmly believe in providing patient-centred care. Our Invisalign journey begins with a detailed consultation where we assess your dental needs and discuss your smile goals. Next, we take 3D images of your teeth using advanced technology and design a custom treatment plan for you. Our skilled team ensures that your clear aligners are tailored to fit perfectly, gently moving your teeth to the desired positions over time. We provide regular check-ups to monitor your progress and make any necessary adjustments. This seamless and personalised approach makes us the preferred choice for Invisalign Barnet. Join us today and embark on a transformative journey towards your perfect smile.
Choosing Mill Hill Dental for your Invisalign treatment in Barnet means opting for superior care and fantastic results. Our experienced team is dedicated to ensuring a comfortable and rewarding journey towards your perfect smile. We use the latest technology to customise your treatment plan, ensuring the most effective and efficient tooth movement. Plus, our friendly and welcoming environment makes every visit a pleasant experience. We believe in maintaining transparent communication and are always ready to answer any questions and address your concerns. As a leading provider of Invisalign Barnet, we’re committed to delivering the best possible results for you. Choose us for your Invisalign treatment, and let’s create your dream smile together.


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Control the valvetrain in your 1998.5-2022 Dodge 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins with the XDP 24V Performance Valve Springs and Retainer Kit XD313. Valve springs are an essential upgrade that are often overlooked in many performance builds.
The factory valve springs in your engine are not intended to handle the increased engine RPM and elevated boost levels that are typical in modified applications. Even common upgrades like an aftermarket turbocharger and performance tuning can cause valve float that may result in serious engine damage. In addition, your valves can be blown open by boost and drive pressure causing reversion.
Reversion is when exhaust gasses flow backwards and enter the cylinder on the intake stroke, hurting your engine performance. This is why upgraded valve springs are a must-have on modified engines!
The XDP XD313 Valve Springs feature a conical design that provides more valve control than a standard straight spring. The conical shape allows for a smaller and lighter spring retainer that is also stronger due to size reduction. Unlike other valve springs on the market, the XD313 Valve Spring Kit can be used on a wide range of trucks, from stock all the way up to competition builds making 2,000 HP.
This makes them a perfect choice for a one-and-done upgrade that lets you modify your engine to support more power down the road. Each spring is computer load mapped and then matched within 1 lb of seat pressure followed by a stress relief process to ensure quality and long-term reliability. Each set comes complete with springs, locks, retainers, and is backed by XDP’s 1 year unlimited mileage warranty.
1998.5-2002 24V Application Note:
These valve springs require a spring pocket size of 1.190 Inch or larger
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If needed, any competent machine shop will be able to cut a larger spring pocket.
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title: Heres how to best learn digital marketing in singapore

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Whether you’re an entrepreneur of a small firm or the owner of a large company, digital marketing will be a critical point of any advertising campaign to raise brand recognition.
Businesses rely on robust digital marketing initiatives to obtain awareness and sales through their online portals. You can guarantee you’re delivering the content you wish to — both professionally and personally — and achieving the desired outcomes by discovering how to be an effective digital marketer.
The following are the steps to learn digital marketing in Singapore and succeed.
Read free web guides to learn everything you need to become an effective digital marketer expert. This can range from blog articles to eBooks and teaching materials published by experienced marketers, marketing firms, and colleges. You may also pursue enrolling in a digital marketing course.
#2: Train and practice your knowledge.
The best system of learning is actively putting what you’ve learnt into work. Create test campaigns, track their progress, improve them, and learn from your failures. Learn from a user experience design course. You’ll follow the instructions provided by the learning resources you’re utilising and use them to improve.
#3: Obtain certification and qualifications.
Take the corresponding certificates and qualifications to test your knowledge now that you’re comfortable with the learning resources. You may enrol in web design courses that will help you gain more credibility, aside from obtaining a certification from the program.
#4: Start a digital marketing blog of your own.
Having your digital marketing blog allows you to practice what you’ve learned while also demonstrating your skills. It will also assist you in making industry contacts as you seek out guest authors, get feedback on your writings, and offer to contribute to other sites.
#5: Seek out digital marketing experts for information and support.
Make the most of the new connections you’ve made. You’ll need information and assistance from seasoned professionals who can guide you on the correct path if you want to advance as a digital marketer.
#6: Continue to learn and improve
Digital marketing is a continually changing and developing sector that necessitates its specialists to adapt and grow. Never stop looking for new ways to educate yourself and new ways to better your talents.
There are many various areas of digital marketing, and getting good training in all of them — from Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to social media platforms to email marketing — is critical if you want to grasp how various disciplines work to drive success and achieve your desired results.
Enrolling in learning institutions that provide quality education, such as Smartcademy in Singapore, will be beneficial if you seek to pursue digital marketing.


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All of our vegetarian recipes have allergens on the recipe so you can see if they are vegan. If you’re trying out any of our recipes at home that aren’t vegan, we suggest swapping some of the ingredients out for vegan alternatives.
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I'm a Highly Commended Finalist - SAA Artists of the Year 2024
Note: Blog first published 29th May with Finalist News. Updated 3rd July with the final results of a Highly Commended Award.
FINALIST! SAA Artist of the Year
I am over the moon that my 2024 coastal inspired triptych "Surfacing" has received a Highly Commended Award, having reached the final of the 2024 Artists of the Year competition! My work was been selected from over 1900 entries as one of the Top 100 finalists, which is a huge honour; the further award of Highly Commended is the icing on the cake, and exceptional recognition for my artwork.
"Surfacing" will be featured in the Finalists exhibition at The Nottingham Society of Artists’ Gallery (Friar Lane, Nottingham) from the 1st - 6th October, 2024. There will be a dedicated Blog with further details of the exhibition itself nearer the time, and I can't wait to see my work displayed alongside the captivating works from the other 99 talented Finalists, as well as to exhibit in Nottingham for the first time!
Highly Commended Finalist - SAA Artists of the Year 2024
The Society of All Artists (SAA), founded in 1992, is the UK’s largest art community now extending well beyond the UK, with over 47,000 members worldwide. Their mission is to inform, encourage, and inspire all artists by providing expertise, knowledge, and dedication. It stands as a pivotal cornerstone in the UK’s art community, dedicated to nurturing, inspiring, and supporting artists of all skill levels and backgrounds. With a rich history that spans over three decades, SAA has established itself as the UK’s leading art community, with a mission of "Supporting All Artists" with multifaceted roles of fostering artistic talent, providing unparalleled resources, and cultivating a vibrant, inclusive community of artists.
At its core, the SAA’s philosophy is encapsulated in the simple yet profound motto: “Create because you can.” This guiding principle underlines the organization’s commitment to making art accessible and achievable for everyone, from amateur hobbyists to seasoned professionals. the SAA’s mission is not just to supply artists with high-quality materials but to empower them to explore their creativity without boundaries, offering support, knowledge, and inspiration at every step of their artistic journey.


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Wind Watch is a registered educational charity, founded in 2005. |
Residents campaigning against a planning application for three wind turbines have presented a petition to the local authority.
Eileen and David Watson, and Tanya and Paul Davies, all residents of Earthcott Green, have presented a petition of more than 350 signatures, campaigning against an application to build three wind turbines in their village.
The application, made by green-energy company Ecotricity, is expected to go before South Gloucestershire’s planning chiefs later this summer.
The angry residents presented the petition to Matthew Riddle, South Gloucestershire Council’s executive member for community care and housing, on Monday morning.
Mr Watson said: “This petition demonstrates the level of local opposition to this proposed development from the residents of Earthcott Green and the people who live and work within the local parishes of Alveston, Winterbourne, Frampton Cotterell, Iron Acton and Almondsbury.
“The signatories object to the location of this commercial development within the protected green belt.”
Cllr Riddle said: “I am in favour of wind power in principle as we do need to produce electricity without burning oil, gas or coal.
“However, I do share local residents concerns about the effect on the green belt.
“One purpose of the green belt is to keep the openness of the countryside in these areas. These very high structures will clearly compromise the openness of the green belt.”
Alveston and Frampton Cotterell Parish Councils recently voted to object to the wind turbine application.
Dale Vince, managing director of Ecotricity, said: “I think the people of Alveston and the surrounding area should try and think bigger picture.
“How are we going to keep the lights on in the future? How are our children and grandchildren going to maintain the life style we are used to?
“As a country we have run out of gas and oil and because of this we are facing bigger energy bills.
“As far as affecting the green belt I would say these are three turbines planned for a field that is already full of pylons.”
By Liza-Jane Gillespie
21 July 2008
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title: Prolights smart batwash led wash flood light with rgbww and warm white leds for superior color mixing.434

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The Smart BatWash is a high-powered LED wash light designed for both wireless and wired operation. Featuring an IP65 rating, this versatile fixture is ideal for outdoor use and provides robust performance with 15 x 20W RGB + Warm White LED emitters. The fixture is Spektra™ calibrated to ensure consistent, high-quality white values (CRI >93), vibrant colors with smooth mixing, and a powerful 6,282-lumen output. The Smart BatWash offers exceptional flexibility, as it can be operated wirelessly with its built-in battery via CRMX or W-DMX, or wired with power and data cables, bypassing the battery for even higher brightness levels.
The Smart BatWash is equipped with a magnetic beam shaper filter, enabling users to easily adjust the beam angle and achieve a broader coverage while maintaining high output. It shares the same software capabilities and user settings as the Ecl range, making it familiar and intuitive for users familiar with that system. Whether used for general lighting or dynamic effects, the Smart BatWash excels in a variety of settings, offering wireless control for convenience or wired control for maximum brightness.
With a luminous flux of 6,300 lumens at full intensity and a lux rating of 4,451lx at 5 meters, the Smart BatWash delivers powerful and reliable lighting. The fixture's LED source is designed for long-lasting performance, with a source life expectancy of over 50,000 hours. Its color system allows for precise control, with RGBWW color mixing and a wide range of white presets from 2,800K to 10,000K. The fixture also includes a virtual color wheel with macros for further creative possibilities, as well as dynamic effects like static color selection, manual color adjustment, built-in programs, and sound-activated modes.
The Smart BatWash is housed in a sturdy die-cast aluminum body with a RAL 9004 finish, ensuring durability and an aesthetically pleasing design. It is compatible with multiple control protocols, including CRMX, W-DMX, DMX512, and RDM, and features wireless control through the LumenRadio Timo Fx DMX/RDM system. The fixture's user interface includes a graphic display, and firmware upgrades can be performed via DMX using the UPBOXPRO/UPBOX1 (USB-DMX interface not included).
For ease of operation, the Smart BatWash features a range of electronics including a linear 0-100% electronic dimmer, selectable dimmer curves, and electronic strobe/shutter effects. It operates in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 45°C and is flicker-free, with a selectable PWM frequency from 600Hz to 25,000Hz. It has a power consumption of 180W, and when wired, it can support up to 11 units on a single power line at 230V.
The Smart BatWash is powered by a 16.8V lithium battery with selectable battery life modes ranging from 3 to 18 hours. It can be recharged directly from the mains power or through a magnetic fast-charge system, with a maximum recharge time of 5 hours. Battery status is displayed on the fixture, and the unit can operate on main power while disabling battery recharge through software settings.
Designed for temporary outdoor use, the Smart BatWash has an IP65 rating and features passive cooling without fans. The fixture can be suspended and positioned in any direction using quick-lock omega brackets. It also offers reliable signal and power connections through IP65-rated Seetronic XLR 5p connectors and magnetic DC connectors for battery recharge, making it a highly durable and versatile lighting solution.


title: Microsoft alerted windows users to install the new security update to prevent their computers being hacked

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Microsoft has issued a warning for Windows users to install an important security update. According to the company, if customers do not update their computers immediately, then their computers will be subject to cyber-attacks. Users’ computers will be protected against the CVE-2021-1675 bug thanks to a recently released update. Recently Microsoft stated that “the company is aware about the bug vunarebality and currently examining it”
The company also guarantees that the bug will be fixed as quickly as possible. The issue was discovered after some researchers discovered a vulnerability in Prints Nightmare of Windows.
This can benefit hackers by allowing them to run remote codes and install any program on the PC. However, Microsoft later resolved the issue with a new security update. Furthermore, the bug potentially allows hackers to run or lock a user’s computer system, as well as set up new accounts as the admin, possibly leading to a significant cyber attack.
Hacking spreading like a virus across the world. Several country’s major company’s data are hacked every day, resulting in massive financial losses. Although cybersecurity and tech firms are constantly working to develop a robust system to safeguard data from being hacked, however, still the hackers are actively stealing the data of big companies around the world.
Several hacking cases have been discovered this year, most of them are from the United States. In every case, one name is common “Ransomware.” This is a group of hackers that demand a ransom in exchange for sensitive data. The group is believed to be from Russia, and various countries’ cybersecurity authorities are hunting for group members involving in major hacking cases, even though no leads have been found yet.
Hence, if you use Windows to operate your computer, you must install this latest update to keep your PC safe. However, users who have not yet got the security update must wait till July 6th to receive the new security update.


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Background: Youth-friendly health care services can facilitate young people's access to health care services and promote their health, including their mental health. In Sweden, a network of youth health centers exist since the 1970s, incorporated within the public health system. Even if such centers take a holistic approach to youth health, the focus has been in sexual and reproductive health care, and the extent of integrating mental health care services is less developed though it varies notably between different centers. This study aims to analyse the various conditions that are sufficient and/or necessary to make Swedish youth health centers accessible for mental and psychosocial health.
Methods: Multiple case study design, using qualitative comparative analysis to assess the various conditions that makes a youth health center accessible for mental and psychosocial issues and mental health. The cases included 18 youth health centers (from a total of 22) in the four northern counties of Sweden.
Results: In order to enhance accessibility for mental health services, youth health centers need to be trusted by young people. Trust was necessary but not sufficient, meaning that it had to be combined with other conditions: either having a team with a variety of professions represented in the youth health center, or being a youth health center that is both easy to contact and well-staffed with mental health professionals.
Conclusions: Differentiated, first-line services for youth can play an important role in promoting youth mental health if certain conditions are fulfilled. Trust is necessary, but has to be combined with either multidisciplinary teams, or expertise on mental health and easy accessibility.


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Richardson, TX – Breakthrough Golf Technology introduces the new Stability Black, a Barney Adams Limited Edition putter shaft. In the spirit of Ely Callaway and Karsten Solheim, Barney Adams is one of golf’s great icons. This shaft is an ode to his devotion to the game and his passionate contribution to the industry.
This premium putter shaft is designed with a stealth black matte shaft and glossy branding. Each shaft will come with an authentication card and have a holographic, numbered seal to ensure its authenticity making it a true unique piece of art.
Stability Black was built on the tour design platform; it will play and perform like the Stability Tour; which has a diameter and balance point closer to conventional steel.
- Complete blackout looks to eliminate all distractions.
Each shaft is numbered with a holographic seal to ensure its authenticity
Stability Black built on the Stability Tour chassis
Stealth, streamlined look
Better golfers can replace their steel shaft without appreciably changing the balance of the putter
Similar balance point and flex profile of steel
Exceptional accuracy and distance control
Stability Black is a Limited-Edition model and will retail for $299.99; which are now back in stock after an unprecedented demand of the initial launch.
About Breakthrough Golf Technology
Breakthrough Golf’s state-of-the-art facility utilizes the latest technology to develop and bring to market the finest, most precise shafts available. Founder Barney Adams, who has always had the unique ability to see what is truly missing in golf equipment, decided to focus on the putter shafts since there had been no significant innovation for decades. A team of award-winning engineers and industry professional was assembled and no shaft company delivers innovation in golf shafts like Breakthrough Golf Technology.


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Dallas Independent School District Calendar – Syncing occasions from your College Region Calendar to Search engines or even your personalized work schedule is straightforward! Allow me to share the methods you have to comply with: Dallas Independent School District Calendar.
Institution wall calendars
School region photo calendars are available on several institution web sites. These wall calendars often include institution-certain events and activities, along with PTO and soon after-college activities. Some of the university section photo calendars also include situations of neighboring colleges. You can also customize the calendar for your school home page, if you’d like. Here are some cases:
The SDPC has far more overall flexibility in terms of developing wall calendars. In addition to publishing write types of long term wall calendars, the district also helps make available on the internet versions of its existing and potential photo calendars. These calendars will almost always be at the mercy of revision, however, and are delivered to the school board for ultimate endorsement during the previous institution year. In most cases, the school board will approve a school calendar with minor changes, but it’s still important to check it before committing to it.
Syncing situations in your own work schedule
Syncing activities to the own school district’s community schedule is a simple way to upgrade your own private schedule with events from your university area. The calendar might be seen on your computer, smart phone, or tablet. The general public work schedule involves information of institution local community activities and educational calendar activities. You are able to sync situations to your own personal work schedule to keep an eye on the day’s pursuits. There are a variety of advantages to syncing events for your personal school section work schedule.
To sync situations with your personal school section work schedule, initially find the “My Schedule” solution. Once you’ve preferred the work schedule, you’ll visit a area with events for your university. On this page you are able to select which occasions you’d love to sync. Then simply click “Add more Celebration” to provide them to your schedule. You can click on the corresponding links in the calendar to edit the dates and times of events if you’d like to add additional events.
You can manually upload events to Google Calendar if you don’t want to make changes to your calendar. It only takes a short while to transfer all of your situations to Yahoo. It is possible to sync as much as 12 months of earlier events utilizing the Calendar application. However, make sure that your calendar is in the same time zone as your website. Then, you may discuss your calendar with friends and family to keep them current.
Syncing situations to Yahoo Calendar
You may also add more photo calendars through your college district. In this instance, you must join the calendar you would like to sync. The school work schedule will quickly sync along with your system. By doing this, you will get the newest occasion in your mobile phone and may even include recurring activities which may have happened earlier. To sync occasions from your university area schedule in your Search engines schedule, it is possible to initial add the school’s schedule for your Search engines bank account.
Once you have joined for any Yahoo bank account, you can add the work schedule of your child’s university to the private Yahoo Work schedule. This way, it will be easy to simply keep track of the situations of your respective child’s institution. Additionally, you can even sign up for everyday plan emails and get occasion changes. The best way to sync a university calendar along with your personalized Search engines Schedule is by using the Stainless web browser. To make use of Yahoo Schedule, you want to enroll in a Gmail bank account, which you may do free of charge. You can go to the school’s website and follow the directions to set up your calendar if you’re not sure how to do it.
When you have connected your college section calendar to the Yahoo accounts, you can easily sync all your products with it. If you’re using an iOS or Android device, you can also sync your calendar with your Google account. As soon as you’ve done this, you can select a schedule see and sync activities from it. Afterwards, you may modify the event details by editing and enhancing the name or sort.


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text: China Printed Custom Cotton Tea Towel Manufacturer TT33 China Professional Manufacturer. 100% Cotton Custom Printed Size Pattern Customization Small Minimum Order Quantity Free Sample Wholesale Price SKU: TT33 Categories: Tea Towel, Tea Towel Animals Description Description Customization Process Just three steps, very easy Send Your Photo Send your designs and requirements to [email protected] Produce Sample Send Our Samples, Test Our Product Quality, Place Order Factory Arranged Production, Fast Shipping Great For Your Businesses Turn your creative idea into a custom printed tea towel Customer Photo Tea Towel Customer Photo Tea Towel Customer Photo Tea Towel Customized Service Customized Size Color Pattern Weight Lable Loop Packaging Customize Size Customize Weight Customize Pattern Customize Label Customized Loop Custom Packaging HY Tea Towel Weight Test HY Tea Towels Are Usually Heavier Than Others. The fabric is specially woven for Tea Towels HY Tea Towel 195gsm Fabric Weight TestTest Result Is 199gsmHY Tea Towel Fabric Is Heavier HY Tea Towel 265gsm Fabric Weight TestTest Result Is 267gsmHY Tea Towe Is Heavier Why Choose Us High Quality Good Price Best Service 100% Cotton Fabric High Quality Cotton Eco-friend Soft Comfortable Durable Custom Printing Adorn tea towels aprons with your own creative designs. Vivid Color High Reductivity Advanced equipment 1000+ Color Board to match your design perfectly. Custom Packaging Custom Washing Label Bag Insert Card Gift Box Free Sample We can provide free samples. Test our quality. Fast Delivery Air and Sea Transportation.UPS FEDEX DHL EMS Ensure Quality Perfect production process to ensure product quality. Spinning Shafting Weaving Treating Printing Cutting Sewing Checking Packaging Shipping Product Quality Control Our company has been adhering to the “Quality First” concept with perfect quality control process and professional QA and QC teams Use the most advanced digital printer.Special add the washing process to make the color fastness better. 100+ skilled workers.Sewn by skilled workers with more than 10 years of experience. Strict quality inspection standards, check one by one.


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On September 4, 476, Odoacer, a German mercenary commander serving Rome, overthrew the last emperor, Romulus Augustulus, and drove him from the imperial capital. Many historians believe that this event symbolizes the end of antiquity and the beginning of the Middle Ages.
It was the peak of the power of the Roman Empire at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, and the five rulers of the Antonine dynasty – Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius – – A reign that historians call the “good emperor”. The last of them, the emperor and philosopher’s son, Commodus, who was more interested in the game of destroying the treasury than in the security of the empire, was no longer among them.
Guests of the “Roots of Civilization” program believe that the beginnings of the fall of empires should be sought when barbarian tribes successfully crossed the Alps. – For the first time, the overwhelming Roman advantage weakened. The guest of the program, a professor of history, said that for the first time the barbarians fought on equal terms with the Romans. Adam Ziółkowski.
Commodus was probably murdered by his Praetorian Guard. After his death, the demoralized Imperial Guards announced that the throne would be auctioned off. When the Legion enters the game, a civil war begins and destroys the Empire. The emperors were divided into incompetent usurpers and hopeless reformers.
In 395, the empire split into two kingdoms and had great difficulty dealing with the invasions of barbarians who saw an opportunity for easy plunder. Revolts by the increasingly poor German and Gallic legions completed the destruction.
One of the legions was commanded by Odoacer. As a young man, he was an officer in the entourage of the leader of the Huns Attila, and later he became a member of the Praetorian Guard commanding German mercenaries and he no longer had any reservations. He led a military conspiracy and on August 23, 476, was proclaimed king of the barbarian armies of Italy. On September 4, he overthrew the Western Roman emperor Romulus Augustulus and exiled him to the provinces.
The date of Romulus’ abdication is considered to be the symbolic end of the empire. However, life in ancient Roman society has not changed much. Odoacer retained Roman administrative authority in Italy and formally submitted to Emperor Zeno, who ruled in the east. – In Italy, the year 476 went unnoticed because there had been unrest there for 70 years and there would be unrest for decades to come. – said Professor Adam Ziółkowski in a broadcast from 1994.
Italy was once again ruled by Byzantium, the successor to the Western Empire. The remains of the empire were destroyed only by the invasions of the Lombards and Arabs. After the abdication, the teenager Romulus Augustus went into exile in Naples. Odoacer ordered him to be paid a high salary and, as a Roman nobleman, he went to war with the Ostrogoths who were invading northern Italy. He did not win the war, but he made peace with King Theodoric and ruled with him. However, he did not live to see everything – he was murdered by his rival at a banquet he hosted.


title: Israel arrests hundreds of hamas and islamic jihad members in gaza

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Israel has detained 200 members of the Hamas and Islamic Jihad groups in the past week and brought them into its territory for questioning.
Israel has announced the arrest of 700 Palestinian militants, including some who had been hiding among the civilian population and surrendered voluntarily.
The arrests were made as part of Israel’s military operation and invasion of Gaza with the aim of eliminating Hamas. Hamas claims that mostly women and children are being killed by Israelis, but the BBC cannot independently verify these claims.
The conflict escalated after Hamas fighters crossed from Gaza into southern Israel on October 7, resulting in casualties and hostages.
The death toll in Gaza has reached at least 20,000 people, with 50,000 injured, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Israel has continued its bombing campaign, issuing evacuation orders for civilians in Gaza. The UN reported that the latest order affected 150,000 people in the middle of the Strip.
An adviser to the Israeli prime minister acknowledged “terrible suffering” in Gaza, attributing it to the Hamas leadership’s disregard for the people.
Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet released a joint statement, mentioning the arrest of 200 fighters and “hundreds of suspects involved in terrorist activities” in Gaza.
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution aiming to introduce “extended humanitarian pauses and corridors” throughout Gaza to avert a humanitarian catastrophe. However, the resolution fell short of an immediate ceasefire.
The US and Russia abstained from the vote. At the same time, 13 other council members, including the UK, backed the text, calling for conditions for a “sustainable cessation of hostilities” and the release of hostages.
Hamas criticized the resolution as insufficient, accusing the US of diluting its essence. UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted that Israel’s offensive posed significant obstacles to aid distribution in Gaza.


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Marking is a very delicate task: it has to be very precise and the results highly depend on the base material and the top layer that has to be removed.
Laser marking is the technique of marking products, materials or workpieces using laser technology. Due to one of the basic principles of laser cleaning, removing the ‘dirt’ layer but not affecting the base material, it is extremely suitable for marking applications.
Electronic circuits are key to designing and defining electronic circuits: each different type of component has its own circuit symbol enabling circuits to be drawn and read concisely.
Distinct symbols have been used to depict the different types of electronic components in circuits, since the very beginning of electrical and electronic science.
In the semiconductor industry marking is quite an important process. Marking via laser technology is very precise and fast, so our lasers are able to mark the smallest texts or images at very high speeds.
2D code can hold tens to hundreds of times the information of a barcode. This high information density allows a 2D code to hold the same amount of information as a barcode in small size. These advantageous characteristics have led to expanding applications in various fields.
Using codes such as QR-code and Barcode simplifies management, improves accuracy and reduces labour hours. In recent years, detailed traceability is demanded not only for finished products but also for individual parts. The number of 2D codes directly marked with a laser marker is increasing. Consequently, high quality marking to ensure stable 2D code reading is required.


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ChatBot for Telegram
Create a Chat Bot for Telegram with the power of the WPBot. Supports Simple text Responses, conversational forms and more.
ChatBot for Telegram is an Addon for WPBot Free version to create Telegram ChatBots. With this WPBot ChatBot addon you can utilize the installed WPBot on your WordPress site as a hub to respond to user questions and provide eMail, FAQ, Conversational Form support within the Telegram app.
This ChatBot addon extends the WPBot plugin’s functionality and adds the ability for WPBot to chat with the users on Telegram.
Optionally this Telegram ChatBot uses dialogflow API: https://cloud.google.com/dialogflow/
However, user can enable or disable Dialogflow API from Chatbot settings.
Terms of service: https://cloud.google.com/dialogflow/docs/terms-trial-edition
The plugin can work well without connecting to DialogFlow utilizing all of the WPBot free version’s features.
//-> Try our FREE ChatBot for WordPress with AI – WPBot. It is an easy to use, Native, No coding required, AI ChatBot to provide Automated Live Chat Support. Use ChatBot to answer user questions and also collect information from the users using conversational forms. It can be also be powered by DialogFlow, Tavily or OpenAI ChatGPT or simply use the built-in features to provide Live support and collect user data. ++ Check out ChatBot for WordPress Demo.
ChatBot for Telegram Support, Bug Fix, Feature Request
- We welcome your feedback and new feature requests for this chat bot! This is a new plugin and we want to improve this chatbot’s features based on your feedback and suggestions. *
Let us know if you face any problem or need help with this chatbot from the comments section.
- Download the plugin zip file. Extract and upload in your wp-content/plugins folder.
- From the wp-admin panel go to plugins and activate «Telegram addon»
- You are done.
How to set up Telegram Bot
First of all you need to have WPBot Telegram Addon installed and activated on your website. Then you need to create a telegram bot. In order to create your own telegram bot you need to have a telegram account and telegram installed on your phone or computer.
There’s a bot for that. Just talk the BotFather and follow a few simple steps. Once you’ve created a bot you will receive your authorization token which we need to add in Bot – Telegram > Telegram Access Token field. That’s it. Now your telegram bot will use the WPBot to respond to user questions.
Contributors & Developers
“ChatBot for Telegram” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.


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St. Louis Blindness & Vision Loss Attorneys
Advocating for Victims of Partial & Complete Vision Loss in Missouri
If you or your loved one suffered partial or complete vision loss, you may be unsure of what steps to take next or who to even turn to. How will this affect day to day routines? Will there be any job opportunities available? We rely so much on our eyes to do just about everything that it can be difficult to adjust to such a serious impairment.
Such severe consequences deserve proper compensation. Call our firm for guidance on pursuing a personal injury claim! Kolker Law Firm focuses on helping injury victims obtain favorable settlements and goes above and beyond to achieve this. Don't let vision loss stop you from seeking justice!
Finding Compensation for Vision Loss
Loss of vision is a very traumatic injury that is often caused by negligence of another. Vision loss can be partial or total, and can even include the loss of one or both eyes. Our firm is passionate about getting compensation for our clients because we believe that negligent parties deserve to be held liable for their actions.
We can fight for compensation to pay for any of the following costs:
- Pain and suffering
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No matter what contributed to your vision loss, you must speak with a Missouri personal injury lawyer about your case. At our firm, we can explore all of the possibilities for getting you just compensation. It is our goal to ensure that you receive the fair compensation you need to move forward in life and gain peace of mind about your incident.
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title: Region 8 tourism income climbs to php8 billion in 2015

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TACLOBAN CITY, March 11 (PNA) — Revenue from tourism activities in Eastern Visayas rose to PHP8.08 billion in 2015 from PHP7.09 billion a year ago, the National Economic and Development Authority said, citing preliminary data.
The 2015 figure is 2.3 percent higher than the target revenue of PHP7.9 billion outlined in the 2014-2016 updated Regional Development Plan.
“Foreign receipts in 2015 amounted to PHP335.9 million. Domestic receipts, on the other hand, posted a 13.5 percent growth from the prior year, which translates to impressive PHP7.74 billion revenue,” said NEDA Regional Director Bonifacio Uy.
The 2015 income derived from domestic tourist is a “giant leap” from the PHP2.1 billion revenue in 2012, “making domestic tourism the backbone of the industry.”
Tourism activities have increased the hotel accommodations to 6,314 in 2015 or a 67 percent growth than a year ago.
“We are happy that NEDA acknowledges that tourism is giving the economy a push because agriculture has been down after super typhoon Yolanda,” said Department of Tourism Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes.
The official believes that the region is reaping the benefits from efforts to promote the region as a destination for adventure tourism and historical tours.
“We have participated in various national and international events to make tourists aware what the region could offer,” she said.
Tiopes reported that there have been new tourism destinations in the region as more people in the private sector have been actively involved in tourism development, as their contribution to post-Yolanda recovery.
The DOT and tourism stakeholders will come up with a tourism roadmap as a basis for the drafting of the Regional Development Plan for 2017 to 2022. (PNA)
JBP/SARWELL Q. MENIANO


title: Southwire school giveaway

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Jul 10, 2019
Southwire’s Project GIFT® is helping thousands of students get ready for the new school year at the 15th Annual Back to School Giveaway. The company’s employee-driven non-profit, Project GIFT, will distribute thousands of bags of supplies to students K-12 in Downtown Carrollton at Adamson Square from 9 AM until 1 PM this Saturday, July 13.
“We are so excited to partner with some incredible sponsors and organizations for this year’s community Back to School,” said Kersha Cartwright, Southwire’s Project GIFT coordinator. “Moving to Adamson Square emphasizes the importance of joining together to support education and the addition of so many resources this year will provide even more for the boys and girls in this community.”The bags of supplies are divided into two groups based on grade level – kindergarten through third grade and fourth through 12th grades. More than 5,000 bags of supplies will be given out over the course of the day on the square in Carrollton. As part of Project GIFT’s commitment to education, more than 25,000 bags will be given out companywide.“The most rewarding part of Back to School volunteering is meeting the amazing young people that we serve,” said Wendy Lucio, Project GIFT volunteer. “To see the excitement on the faces of the kids is the best part.”In addition to receiving free school supplies, students may participate in a wide variety of additional offerings at the Back to School giveaway including dental and nutritional education, eye screenings, fingerprinting, fitness activities, ticket giveaways and more throughout the day. Many local churches have partnered to create the first ever Back to School Clothes Closet that will offer gently used clothing for students, as well as new socks and underwear.This year’s Back to School will also provide a day packed with entertainment from the Carrollton AMP. Representatives from Carroll County Schools, Carrollton City Schools, pet organizations, Cutman Boxing and local dance troupes will provide entertainment from 9 am until 1 pm.Join us on July 13th for the Southwire’s Back to School Giveaway, and follow Southwire Community on Facebook to learn more about the Southwire’s Giving Back efforts in our local communities. For more Southwire news, stay tuned to southwire.com/newsroom.


title: Barbecue sauce

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An quick and easy recipe for barbecue sauce that you can whip up in a matter of minutes.
This week I am whipping up several of my favorite sauces, dips and dressings that are just as easy to make as they are to put a bottle in your shopping cart. Best part, they are homemade and have no extra additives that many of the store bought ones have.
This is a classic barbecue sauce that is sweet and tangy, perfect on just about anything. I love the flavor the smoky paprika adds to this sauce. All of the ingredients you should have already on hand so you can make this sauce anytime you need to add barbecue sauce to any dish. Once you make your own sauce, you’ll never want to pick up a bottle of store bought sauce again.
10 Ways to Use BBQ Sauce
Brush on chicken breasts, legs or thighs for barbecue chicken
Use in Homemade Baked Beans
Yummy in BBQ Pulled Pork with Sauteed Vidalia Onions
Use a few tablespoons on grilled salmon
Toss with jumbo shrimp then cook on the grill for BBQ Grilled Shrimp
Give your chili a little kick with BBQ sauce
Make these amazing Campfire Burgers with a killer Campfire Sauce – recipe HERE
Top hamburgers or turkey burgers with BBQ sauce and melted swiss cheese for a zest BBQ burger
Substitute pizza sauce for BBQ sauce and top with mozzarella and chicken for a yummy BBQ Chicken Pizza
Holidays and gatherings aren’t the same without crock pot meatballs that are cooked with barbecue sauce and grape jelly


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Jason Aldean Brings ‘We Back’ to ‘Good Morning America’ [Watch]
Jason Aldean brought a shot of energy to Good Morning America with a performance of his single "We Back." The country superstar took the stage in Times Square on Monday morning (Nov. 25) to deliver the country-rock track.
Aldean kept his delivery simple, but the band owned the live performance, the rollicking melody filling the room as he crooned the lyrics "We back, we back, we back in the saddle / Back on stage making the whole place rattle / Back with the A-team, train on the track / Thought we were gone but you're wrong / Now it's on, we back."
The track serves as the lead single off Aldean's new album, 9. It's currently in the Top 15 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
"We Back" stays in tune with Aldean's signature sound that has a heavy rock influence. The singer shares in an interview with Taste of Country and other media that it's the type of sound that comes natural to him.
“It’s what I think sounds cool. If nobody’s doing it, then good, ’cause we are and we always have. It’s always been a huge part of my sound and a big influence for me growing up," he says. "If we went in to make an album and it didn’t have some of that on it, I would just feel like there would be something missing on the record … I just know for me and my guys, that’s what we like to play and that’s the way we like for it to sound and if it didn’t sound like that, it wouldn’t sound like us.”
Aldean's ninth album dropped on Friday (Nov. 22). He's set to hit the road on the We Back Tour in 2020, with opening acts Morgan Wallen, Riley Green and Dee Jay Silver, beginning on Jan. 30 in Columbia, S.C.
Jason Aldean Has One of the Top 2000s Country Albums — Find Him Below!


title: Wings and divisions

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Our Department is made up of three (3) Wings which houses various divisions that perform different roles and functions according to the department’s mandated roles and functions as per the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Governments (OLPLLG) as well as its corporate plan. Below you will see the respective divisions, their functions and the wings they come under.
1. Provincial and Local Level Services Monitoring Authority (PLLSMA) Wing
2. Institutional Strengthening and Rural Service Delivery (ISRSD) Wing
3. Technical Services and Corporate Support (TSCS) Wing
Administer and coordinate performance monitoring and reporting of Provinces, DDAs, LLGS and City Authorities as required under the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government (OPLLG), District Development Authority (DDA) Act, City Authorities Act, and Local Level Government (LLG) Administration Act.
Conduct governance compliance audits and inspections on Provincial Governments, LLGs, and Special Purpose Authorities (SPAs)
Establishment of procedural and operational guide-lines for provincial and LLG’s in accordance with the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Government and other relevant Acts.
Provision of advice and guidance on good governance processes and procedures to provincial and LLG’s under the reform.
Strengthening capacity of elected leaders and public officials on their roles and responsibilities under the reform.
In liaison with other relevant division, e.g., Legal and Policy Division, investigate and resolve issues and complaints on Provincial and LLGs including misconduct in office by elected leaders and public officials.
In consultation with PNG Electoral Commission facilities election of LLG’s and the determination of LLG boundaries.
Facilitation of the establishment, alteration and abolishing of LLGs, wards and SPAs.
Provision of advice to minister through secretary on LLG matters, and
Implement National Government’s Rural Service Delivery Programs.


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[SCG67-P10] Mobile pressure calibrator for ocean bottom pressure gauge of the DONET
Part 2: Development of level adjustment Unit
Keywords:ocean bottom pressure gauge, crustal deformation, DONET
The ocean bottom pressure measurements in DONET have been expected to detect long-term ocean bottom crustal deformations. However, the pressure values at ocean bottom contains the drifts of the pressure gauges in addition to the pressure changes associated with crustal deformations on the sea bottom. The sensors of DONET have been installed and operated on the seafloor for about eight years in the longest. It is reported that each pressure gauge has different drift characteristics and that it has a displacement of 10 hPa/year at maximum depend on long-term observation. In order to remove the instrumental drift of each pressure gauge which deployed wide area, we have been developing the in-situ calibration technology for ocean bottom pressure gauges of DONET. This calibration system is put near the pressure sensing system of DONET using a ROV. And then, it measure the desired pressure at the pressure gauge level. In order to measure precise pressure, it is necessary to adjust the difference of level between the mobile pressure calibrator and the target pressure sensing system within 1 mm from the position up to 5 m away. The developed mobile pressure calibrator consists of the pressure measurement unit and the level adjust unit. The level adjust unit adjusts the level of the pressure measurement unit to the level of the pressure sensing system of DONET using four motors, inclinometer, camera, and line laser. The adjust range of level is 300 mm, accuracy is about 1 mm.
After adjusting the level, the value of reference pressure sensor is the calibration value of the target pressure sensing system in DONET. We have been carried out onshore tests continuously for the offshore test at early 2018. The proposed calibration method and results on/offshore test will be reported.


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title: Skeleton key

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A skeleton key is capable of opening any lock regardless of make or type. Do you know anyone who has one? I do. Lots of them.
At the HP Protect conference last week in Washington DC, the theme of their conference was “think like a bad guy”. They introduced us to known hackers, their approaches to infiltrating organizations, and the trends in their behaviors. They also introduced us to the people who hunted down the hackers and successfully captured them.
For a moment, I started thinking like a bad guy. Then it hit me. The attackers have found their source of skeleton keys.
Want to decrypt someone’s private communications? The attackers have a skeleton key that unlocks the Bouncy Castle Cryptography API component. That key can unlock the API in over 11,000 organizations worldwide.
Want to stroll into someone’s Jetty web application server? There is a skeleton key for that too. It works for more than 36,000 organizations.
The rub: The skeleton keys work because we as industry have to do more to make vulnerable versions of open source components known to the masses. We need broader awareness for this avoidable risk we're all taking. The more these bad versions of components are used, the more locks your attackers can pick. Over the next several months, you'll see us and others joining the mission to 'Raise the B.A.R.R' - Ban Avoidable Risk and Rework.
The good news: Open source projects for Bouncy Castle and Jetty (and many other components that you likely use) have long ago released fixes to these vulnerabilities in new component versions. Your development teams have access to these components and with the right tools can easily update these vulnerabilities found in your applications.
By now, I hope you're asking...are there skeleton keys that could lead to a breach in my organization? Are there newer more secure versions of popular open source components that I could be using in software development today? An easy question to answer...
Take 5 minutes and do our Application Health Check. (This is the same tool HP has embedded in their Fortify on Demand offering). If you're using Nexus and you want to start by seeing the vulnerabilities in your repository, be sure you've turned on the Repository Health Check feature. Both are free services and are a great place to start when trying to Raise the B.A.R.R in your organization. Pass on the knowledge learned here, that's how the word is spread and the avoidable risk is reduced.
Derek serves as vice president and DevOps advocate at Sonatype and is the co-founder of All Day DevOps -- an online community of 65,000 IT professionals.
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Any drug store in town can fill your doctor's prescription and take your money, but only Dakota Pharmacy has the long experience and custom compounding capabilities to provide specialized medicines to meet the needs of each individual customer. Dakota Pharmacy is a PCAB Accredited Compounding Pharmacy, which allows us to help doctors and their patients by making custom prescription medications in our state-of-the-art compounding lab. Our proven effective formulations include natural hormone replacement medications, a range of wellness products, nutritional supplements, and specialized veterinary preparations.
Dakota Pharmacy maintains a drive-up prescription window to make it quick and easy for our customers to get their medicine without even leaving their car! For the ultimate in convenience, we also offer online purchasing capability for non-prescription medications (including our exclusive line of nutritional and skin therapy products). Need your prescription refilled? Save time by submitting your refill order using our online form. Click Here!
Located right here in the pharmacy, Dakota Natural Health Center provides those seeking to improve their quality of life with high-quality nutritional products, diabetes care & medication consultation, therapeutic footwear, acupuncture resources, and a host of other services to keep you on the path of good health.
Dakota Pharmacy is centrally located at 705 E Main Ave. in Bismarck, ND. Our pharmacy hours are Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat. 9-2; the Natural Health Center is open weekdays 8-5 and closed on Sat. & Sun. We look forward to seeing you! Please don't hesitate to call us with any questions at (701) 255-1881, or toll free (800) 290-7028.


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- US NFP for November 228k vs 198k exp and 244k prior
- Average earnings m/m rise by 0.2% vs 0.3% exp
- Mixed reaction in USD and Gold. US500 hits daily highs
The final US jobs report of the year has shown a bigger rise than expected, but a miss in wage growth has taken the shine off the release. The headline print of 228k was above the 198k consensus forecast but below the prior reading of 244k which itself was revised lower from 261k.
The run of strong NFP releases has continued and unemployment remains near its lowest level in 17 years. Source: XTB Macrobond
The gains in jobs are pretty strong but with the average earnings m/m only rising by 0.2% compared to estimates of a 0.3% increase the initial reaction in the US dollar has been mixed. Given that the unemployment rate remained at a 17-year low of 4.1% many analysts look more closely at the wage data rather than the number of jobs added as they believe this is more indicative of underlying inflation. In year-on-year terms the average hourly wages came in at 2.5%, which whilst improving on the prior reading missed the forecast for a 2.7% increase.
The rise in average hourly wages could be seen to be supportive of higher inflation going forward. Source: XTB Macrobond
In terms of market reaction the US dollar has slipped a little since the release with the below forecast wage data seemingly offsetting the beat in the headline print. Gold has been pretty volatile as is often the case with the precious metal and whilst it has popped higher in recent minutes it remains not far form its daily lows which were in fact the lowest since August.
The initial reaction has seen a little USD weakness as the miss in wage growth seems to have outweighed the beat in the headline. Source: xStation
The stock futures have had a positive reaction to the report with the US500 moving to its highest level of the day and now trading not far from flat on the week. After the initial gap higher on Sunday’s open was filled the US500 had a look at turning lower but held support around 2621 and is now attempting to post a weekly gain.
The US500 has gained today and is looking to end the week on the front foot. Source: xStation


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Expanding the Reach of Young Athletes with the YMCA
How early is too early to start with Special Olympics? Never! And our Young Athletes program proves it.
Designed for children with and without disabilities ages two through seven, Young Athletes is the perfect community program to get kids moving, socializing, and learning the value of inclusion. It’s best as a community-driven effort, which is why we’re so thrilled to partner with the YMCA in our Western Region.
In this article, we’ll delve into this brand-new partnership and show you how to find Young Athletes programs in your region.
So much of Special Olympics is about connections. When we find the right person in the right place at the right time, we can accomplish anything together. When our staff met Brenna Lupo, we knew we’d made a connection that would benefit everyone involved.
As the Vice President of Education and Child Care Services, Brenna oversees activities for some of the Y’s youngest members. Her dedication and enthusiasm for this partnership has been instrumental in its success.
“We are so grateful for our partnership with Special Olympics Young Athletes and the impact it’s had on Western New York children with diverse abilities,” Lupo said. “For years, Special Olympics New York programming has provided children with special needs an opportunity to grow and learn. As a mother of a child with autism, I know first-hand how difficult it is to find appropriate programming. YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s partnership with Special Olympics New York gives more area families an opportunity for their children to grow and learn in a safe environment.”
Three days per week for eight weeks, participants meet at the Southtowns Family and Independent Health Family YMCAs to practice sport-specific skills with other children. Each session is led by experts from the Y using lessons from the official Special Olympics Young Athletes curriculum. Like all Special Olympics programming, these activities cost nothing to participants. (In fact, we’ve even covered YMCA memberships for several kids!)
We are so grateful to Brenna and her team for helping us start this program. But what exactly do our Young Athletes learn, and what makes that learning so impactful?
In Young Athletes, kids practice sport-specific skills that help them develop into happy and healthy athletes. Furthermore, since the program includes individuals with and without disabilities, participants learn the value of inclusion and respect from a young age.
“We’re thrilled to offer some of our classic Young Athletes skills with this program,” said Michael Paglicci, Special Olympics New York’s Associate Director of Program in the Western Region. “Each week, the kids will engage in new lessons, including kicking, striking, throwing, and more.”
For a closer look at the program, check out some photos and videos below:
Using the excellent facilities and equipment of the YMCA, these have been some of the best Young Athletes programs we’ve been able to offer so far.
How You Can Get Involved
Your child deserves to play. If you think they’d benefit from a Young Athletes program like we have at our Western Region YMCAs, click here to let us know. We’ll do our best to find an opportunity near you!


title: Mens pleated front utility chino shorts

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Our versatile men's pleated front utility chino shorts from Sharper Uniforms are stylish and stain resistant. They are versatile additions to our hospitality staff uniform pants, shorts, shirts and jackets. Staff members stay cool in these moisture-wicking men's shorts with traditional waistband and belt loops.
Whether you're doing outdoor duty in a resort hotel, working as a caddy, or fulfilling another active role in the service industry, you're going to look good while staying comfortable. They're also very practical, with both front and back pockets.
Our hardworking solid color poly/cotton chino uniform shorts for men will withstand repeated industrial launderings.
- Soil-release, moisture-wicking fabric
- Pleated front
- Traditional waistband, belt loops
- Two front pockets, two set-in back pockets
- Hardworking, durable poly/cotton fabric
- Industrial laundry friendly
Fabric: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton, 8.0 oz.
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