title: University of Vaasa

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University of Vaasa
What are your key areas of research?
In broader terms, my research primarily focuses on the internationalization of firms. It commenced with an emphasis on early internationalization from the perspective of network capability and opportunity recognition. This was the central theme of my first PhD, undertaken at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Subsequently, I shifted my focus to the cognitive decision-making aspect of internationalization, particularly the influence of cognitive heuristics and biases. I explored this during my second PhD at LUT University in Finland and it continues to capture my interest, driving my current research activities. Furthermore, I am piqued by studies on entrepreneurial failure and recovery. Such focus is driven by its tangible applications, specifically the capacity to facilitate entrepreneurs’ recovery and guide them towards business re-entry or initiation of new ventures.
What direction is your current research taking?
Consequently, my research will continue to evolve around the cognitive aspects of decision-making in internationalization, encompassing topics related to failure, exit, and re-entry.
What are a few of your personal hobbies or interests?
In my leisure time, I engage in physical activities such as running and light gym workouts. Being an academic, I harbor a deep passion for reading. I spend my spare time engrossed in high-quality books on diverse topics including self-motivation, self-development, and religion. Outside of my academic research in international business and entrepreneurship, I have recently developed an interest in comparative religion. I have authored several manuscripts examining the distortion of religious texts by exegetes and their influential role in perpetuating patriarchy and diminishing women’s societal roles. These books are currently in the publication process.


tier: cub

shelf: home-craft

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How to ensure lush heather blooms: A care guide for gardeners
They are often treated as a farewell to summer. Heather is almost a symbol of autumn. They decorate homes, apartments, and gardens. To enjoy their beauty, they need proper care. So, how do you care for heather to ensure they bloom intensely?
Heather is known primarily for its decorative value. Many species of heather exist, including common heather (Calluna vulgaris) and heaths (Erica).
Common heather is characterized by small, green leaves that turn pink, purple, or white in summer. On the other hand, heaths offer a wide palette of colours – from white through pink to intense purple.
Each of these species attracts attention with its unique colour and flower form.
Heather prefers acidic, well-drained soil. It thrives in heath gardens, where its small flowers create a picturesque carpet.
How to water heather? this way they will grow like crazy
Proper watering is crucial for abundant blooming. Heather needs moist soil but does not tolerate excess water, which can lead to root rot. Therefore, a balance between regular and moderate watering is essential.
It is best to water heather with rainwater. Alternatively, you can use tap water after letting it sit for a few hours. It's important to remember that heather in gardens and pots does not tolerate spraying, so the water should be applied directly to the soil.
Lack of regular watering can cause heather to dry out. In such a case, you can try to save it by cutting off the dry branches, covering the plant with bark, and watering it according to the abovementioned principles. If new shoots appear, there is a chance for the plant to regenerate.
Where to plant heather?
Heather grows best in sunny places, sheltered from strong winds. Placing it in the shade may cause it to not grow as well as we would like.
Additionally, heather should not be exposed to dry and warm air, so it is worth avoiding placing them near radiators.
It is also important to remember to protect heather from upcoming frosts in the fall. After the first frosts, cover the plants with conifer branches or garden fleece. Heather is a perennial plant that, under the right conditions, can decorate the garden for many years.


shelf: history-culture

title: 4

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Summary Chloe Okuno makes her feature directorial debut in 2022 with her psychological thriller Watcher, which is based on a script written by Zack Ford. Julia is an American woman who moves with her husband Francis to Bucharest, Romania after he gets a new job. Stranded in a new country with very little knowledge of […]
Slender Man (2018) is a supernatural horror film directed by Sylvain White and inspired by an urban myth. Initially created as a creepypasta by Eric Knudsen (“Victor Surge”), Slender Man is a tall, faceless entity dressed in a dark suit. He is known to prey on children and young adults by luring them into madness
Introduction: A New Horror Classic The Black Phone, released in 2022, received instant recognition from critics for its highly terrifying appeal. This supernatural horror film is directed by Scott Derrickson and based on a novel of the same name by Joe Hill. The movie excels in psychological horror and has a beautifully touching narrative. After
“MaXXXine” is an American horror movie that was released in the year 2024 and has been written and directed by Ti West. The movie acts as an extension to the “X” film series and acts as a sequel to the former two “X” and “Pearl” that were released in the year 2022. The movie further
Synopsis This horror drama is about a family that takes upon a sinister history which overwhelms their very existence. The show captures the timelines well and depicts a human touch between grief and an unwavering obsession. The sudden death of India Stoker’s (Mia Wasikowska) father during her 18th birthday leads India into a world full
Woman of the Hour, released on October 18, 2024, is the first film Anna Kendrick has directed. This crime thriller focuses on the controversial life of Rodney Alcala who participated in a dating game while in the midst of committing several murders and was nicknamed the ‘dating game killer’. This was in the year 1978.
Salem’s Lot, which premiered on October 3, 2024, is a supernatural horror film directed by Gary Dauberman who worked on Annabelle Comes Home and In the It saga. This is the first unfurling on the screen of Stephen King’s novel of the same name written in 1975, which had had two miniseries, one in 1979


shelf: civic-law

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Delhi excise policy scam case: SC agrees to hear Manish Sisodia's bail plea on July 14
New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on July 14 the plea moved by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking bail in connection with the corruption and money laundering charges related to the now-scrapped excise policy.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud agreed to list the special leave petition on Friday after senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Sisodia, sought urgent listing of the matter citing the ill health of Sisodia's wife, Seema Sisodia.
"It's a bail matter. The lady (Sisodia's wife) is again being hospitalised for the second time. There is a genuine emergency. If it can be listed on July 14," Singhvi explained to the court.
The bench agreed to prepone the hearing in the matter and said, "Alright, list on (July) 14th."
The senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader moved the top court last week after the Delhi High Court denied him bail in connection with the money laundering charges being probed by the ED.
On July 3, a division bench of the Delhi High Court refused to grant bail to Sisodia saying that he was not able to meet the twin conditions for grant of bail under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and the triple test for grant of bail.
In a statement issued by the Enforcement Directorate on Friday, the probe agency said that it has attached assets worth Rs 52.24 crore belonging to arrested AAP leader Minister Manish Sisodia, his wife and some other accused persons in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
Earlier, Sisodia was denied bail by the high court in the CBI case relating to the same scam after observing that the allegations against him were very serious.
The ED had arrested Sisodia on March 9, after the CBI arrested him on February 26 this year. In April, Special Judge M.K. Nagpal had denied bail to the AAP leader holding that the evidence, prima facie, "speaks volumes" of his involvement in the commission of the offence.
The ongoing probe into the Delhi's excise policy scam case has revealed that former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had allegedly generated Rs 622.67 crore Proceeds of Crime (POC) through different modus operandi, sources familiar with the matter said.


shelf: science-engineering

title: 27793

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In the mysterious wilderness where danger lurks in the shadows, your thermal vision is your greatest ally. As you venture deep into the heart of the wild, the line between predator and prey blurs, and your survival skills will be put to the test. Are you ready to take on the role of a Thermal Hunter and prove your mettle?
🔫 Intense Thermal Vision Hunting: Experience the thrill of hunting with cutting-edge thermal vision technology, making every shot count as you track elusive targets.
🐀 Varied Prey: Test your skills against a diverse range of wildlife, from cunning rats in urban environments to mighty bears in the untamed wilderness.
🎯 Precision and Strategy: Infiltrate and stalk your prey, employing stealth, precision, and strategic thinking to ensure a successful hunt.
🌄 Stunning 3D Environments: Immerse yourself in beautifully rendered 3D landscapes, from dark urban alleys to expansive forests, all brought to life with the power of thermal vision.
🏆 Achievements and Upgrades: Complete challenging missions and unlock powerful sniper rifles and gear to enhance your hunting capabilities.
🌟 Achieve Greatness: Rise through the ranks and become the ultimate Thermal Hunter, mastering your skills and conquering the wild.
Sniper 3D: Thermal Hunter offers an unparalleled hunting experience, blending the excitement of 3D Sniper gameplay with the unique twist of thermal vision hunting. Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild, track down your prey, and emerge as the ultimate Thermal Hunter?
Download now and embark on a journey into the heart of the hunt. Get ready to take your shot!


tier: polar

shelf: software-docs

title: Finance your purchase through HPEFS

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Finance your purchase through HPEFS
- Click on 'Get Quote' to receive a quotation that includes financing provided by HPEFS.
- OR, call HPEFS at +46-8-7509713
HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1830 series provides an easy to use and affordable wired solution for networks supporting IT, mobile, and cloud applications.
This affordable and easy-to-deploy smart-managed switch series is ideal for small businesses looking for cost-effective wired infrastructure to keep up with evolving network demands. These entry-level, smart-managed switches offer Layer 2 switching capabilities, Gigabit connectivity, along with flexible management modes - all at an affordable price point. With a flexible management dashboard, Power over Ethernet (PoE) options, and energy-efficient features, these switches deliver a solid business network for SMBs with limited budgets.
The HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1430 is a plug-and-play unmanaged switch series for small businesses looking for simple, reliable, and low-cost network connectivity. These easy-to-use switches deliver Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet switching capabilities—at an affordable price point—to help connect and share common resources like printers and access points, without any complicated network configuration. With plug-and-play operation, fully automated functions, zero ongoing maintenance, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) models, these switches deliver simple, reliable connectivity for the smallest SMBs and home offices.
The HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1930 series is designed for small and growing businesses that require enhanced performance to support bandwidth-demanding applications. The 1930 switch series seamlessly integrates with existing Instant On indoor/outdoor access points and can be centrally managed with the Instant On mobile app onsite or remotely.
These cloud-managed layer 2+ Ethernet switches consist of 8-, 24-, and 48-port Class 4 PoE (i.e. PoE+) and non-PoE Gigabit Ethernet models, with 1 G SFP slots on 8-port model and 1 G/10 G SFP+ slots on 24-/48 G models for fiber connectivity.
HPE Networking Instant On Switch 1960 series, consist of advanced, smart-managed, fixed configuration Gigabit stackable switches designed for small and growing businesses that are easy to deploy and affordable. These switches are designed to scale as business grows, making adding more employees, devices and applications simple. The Instant On 1960 switches are made to handle the today bandwidth-heavy applications like voice and video conferencing, enabling consistent connectivity to improve user experience and application performance. These switches come with flexible management option: local web GUI or Instant On mobile app and cloud-based web portal.


shelf: health

title: Lymphatic drainage facial

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Please find at the end of this Page, three different types of medical problems and the help of lymphatic medical facial.
Medical Lymphatic Drainage Facial at The Movement Clinic
Does your skin look tired, a bit run down, puffy and dark circles are appearing under your eyes. Do you have sinus congestion causing you to feel heavy and dreary.
Have you had a face lift or complications with revision face lift, surgery that is affecting the flow of fluid? Especially scar tissue forming post surgery, lymphatic drainage performed by a trained therapist is perfect for reducing and recovering from complicated surgery’s.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a great way to detox your skin, reducing puffy and dark circles from eyes, and clearing sinus congestion. A very light facial, no cream or oils are used, great for people with sensitive skin.
The lymphatic drainage facial is not only a great way to refresh and relax and can be used as a beauty and wellbeing facial, its also structured to treat a number of medical issues as well, skin conditions and head injuries.
People with inflammation acne and atopic (genetic) eczema dermatitis are prone to constant lymph node swelling this inflammation reaction causes the skin to become red, hot and itching. This disease causes constant scratching the skin, depleting skin barriers and creating more of a chronic inflammation, stress levels rise causing another acute reaction.
lymphatic drainage removes the build up of irritation under the skin, and by clearing the lymph nodes that are swollen, can relieve the itching, redness and heat, as the redness and heat are reduced itching dramatically subsides, nutrients can start to work on skin restoration and soften lymph node fibrosis.
Working on the face,neck and head can also influence lymphatic vessels and nodes in and around the brain. Over the last number of years patients have been returning to have facial lymphatic drainage for brain injuries, intercranial swelling associated with accidents, concussions or tumour’s non cancerous or cancerous.
Ongoing sinus issues relating to and as a side effect from intercranial swelling, the none invasive treatments clears lymphatic overflow, reduction of pressure that can build up causing sinus and high blood pressure. An insert from the article link below indicates the sinus interaction with the brain lymphatics.
“The major pathway taught in medical school is that waste around cells goes into cerebrospinal fluid—the clear fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord—and from there gets absorbed directly into the blood through structures called arachnoid granulations. Reich also explained that some fluid is understood to drain through tiny pores in our skulls, mostly at the top of our noses, and then get absorbed into the lymphatic system through the mucous membranes of the nose, and then, from there, go down into the lymph nodes of the neck.”
The new discovery in 2015 of lymphatics in the brain https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/10/scientists-somehow-just-discovered-a-new-system-of-vessels-in-our-brains/542037/
This discovery has thrown a spotlight on the lymphatics system in the head and the role it plays in maintaining clearing of fluid and pathogens in the brain.
A Manual Lymphatic Facial is deeply relaxing, one of the best facials for clearing the skin, reducing stress and a sound nights sleep.
The Movement Clinic has introduced a no fuss signature 40min lymphatic drainage facial. Its all about looking and feeling your best.
We are located close to Melbourne CBD, Prahran, South Yarra and Toorak, The Blackman Art Series Hotel, and The Royce Hotel on St Kilda Road.
40 min, Face, Neck -$85
Enquire about your Manual Lymphatic Facial.
Three different types of medical problems and the help of lymphatic medical facial.
Lymphatic Drainage Inflammation Acne.
As a therapist we all have some down day’s but yesterday was one of those WOW, I’m so excited day.
The amazing transformation of a client not only physically but mentally after only 4 sessions of lymphatic drainage over a 4 to 5 month period is a gift to witness and keeps you motivated, pushing forward in a world dominated by pharmaceuticals.
Before and After Photos: Inflammation acne, red inflamed, reaction to medication increased inflammation and stress levels. 4 sessions of manual lymphatic drainage facial, over a period of weeks and months.
Clients review of the acne treatment.
“All I can say about Teresa and the Movement Clinic is MAGIC HANDS! She has made a significant difference in my skin which has suffered from PCOS and Mild Rosacea and Acne ( I know overkill) over the past 18 months. I love my visits there and not only does my skin leave glowing but she is also a delight to talk with. I look forward to my results as we continue this journey together.” S-A-B- Melbourne, Photo below are from the MLD sessions.
Concussion Multiple Times:
Review of first session after manual lymphatic drainage post concussion head injury.
Thank you for a detailed feedback from a clients first session of manual lymphatic drainage post concussion. Head trauma ten years ago and a recent concussion, advice, referral from a medical doctor suggested that MLD may help with reduction of inflammation without the need of painkillers.
Research is starting to come through in the last couple of years about inflammation and trauma head injuries.
Manual lymphatic drainage is not well known for treating concussion and brain injuries, but with more people having side effects with pain killers, MLD may be a good long term treatment plan.
Review of manual lymphatic drainage post head trauma.
“thanks so much for fitting me in on Wednesday and for being so open, informative, supportive and therapeutic.
I have had a positive response to the MLD. I have slept really well Wednesday night – and then had an almost anxiety/adrenalin day Thursday day – face planted knocked out couch sleep 4pm-8pm and then wide awake Thursday night. Solid restorative sleep 5am-10am this morning.
I havent really had restorative sleep in recent memory- so I’m very pleased. I know we discussed PTSD etc during the appointment – and how my recent Concussion and sharp treatment at uni has flared my PTSD/body.
So, restorative sleep is the jackpot of post treatment response. Thank you.
I have noticed muscles ‘flicking’ after short walks and twitching face/head muscles and body generally – even without activity.
And my hands/arms especially, but entire body, shaking Like I’m cold. Even with a wheat bag or blow heater.
My knees and ankles feel amazing.
My concussion symptoms have eased, but are still there.
My urination has really improved. No signs of dehydration colour. And for the first time in a long time – I’ve felt thirsty- and have taken in a lot of water/green tea.
I still hav lost my appetite to eat – since concussion . (Vertigo and nausea symptoms still there – but eased)
My digestion has been great, and not bloating or discomfort.
I didn’t want to send my reply immediately – but wrote it here and added to it as I noticed the response.
I’m very excited to follow up treatment/s.”
Client review of sinus sessions.
I have been going to the Movement Clinic for years for eyes and facial swelling associated with sinus problems. I have tried facial lymph drainage with at least 5 other therapists, but I didn’t see results with any of them. Teresa is great! She knows her stuff and you can see the puffiness and swelling go down immediately even just after one treatment. Highly recommend the Movement Clinic! C-Melbourne


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Meet David Pitrans – Your Mortgage Magician!
With a Diploma in Finance and Mortgage Broking Management and a strong background in Radiology as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (yes, you read that right – 18 years of working with the wonders of Medical Imaging!), I’ve made a rather exciting leap into the world of finance. But don’t worry, I’m not here to radiate stress – my goal is to make your mortgage experience smooth, stress-free, and (dare I say it?) a little bit fun!
I’m passionate about helping people save money and secure the best possible rates. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or refinancing your dream home, I’ve got the skills to make sure your financial journey is on point. My knack for finding hidden gems in rates means you’re not just getting a mortgage, you’re getting the best deal in town!
Let’s chat about how I can help you make your financial dreams come true. After all, there’s no nuclear reaction needed to make smart money moves!
Values: Clarity, empowerment, and excellence. I simplify the mortgage process for my clients—no unnecessary stress! I focus on empowering clients to save money and secure the best deals. Excellence defines my approach, ensuring every client’s financial journey is smooth and successful.
Mission: I want to make the mortgage journey smooth, stress-free, and even enjoyable for my clients. By providing expert guidance and uncovering the best deals, I aim to help you achieve your financial goals with ease. My mission is to build lasting relationships, celebrating every step of your financial success together.


shelf: education

title: Uarctic thematic network on coastal marine issues call for papers posters kick off session during icass vii

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Two international master's programmes in Iceland, on Polar Law (Akureyri) on the one hand and Coastal and Marine Manage ment (Westfjords) on the other hand, reflect this importance.
The TN-co-leaders now invite for a kick-off-session during ICASS VII. For making the kick-off-meeting as
accessible and attractive as possible, it seemed reasonable to connect to a larger event, as ICASS VII with it's
impressive number of sessions indeed is: http://www.iassa.org/icass-vii
The Seventh International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS VII), will take place in Akureyri, Iceland,
June 22-26, 2011. The organisers have reserved a session for the topic Human Aspects of Fisheries in the
Arctic Coastal Regions. Please note that official deadline for posters and abstracts will be 20.12.10.
The Thematic Network's future activities and focal points will be discussed in a side meeting on the
conferencc open to all researchers interested in participation.
The UArctic TN Coast&Marine aims at giving coastal and marine issues a voice within UArctic's open issue-
based cooperation. It also aims at enforcing the voice of UArctic in this important field of common concern as
well as organising dialogue with the societies in the Arctic. As a recent Icelandic attempt to introduce coastal
fisheries with a social impetus has been dicussed very controversially within the country, the choosen topic
could help to get a broader view.
The UArctic Thematic Network Coast&Marine encourages researchers to join in and send paper/poster
abstracts before 20.12.10 to ICASS VII
UArctic Thematic Network on Coastal & Marine Issues - Call for papers/posters Kick-off-session during ICASS VII
Tue, Nov 30, 2010
The new UArctic Thematic Network on Arctic Coastal and Marine Issues, led by University of Akureyri and University Centre of the Westfjords in common, represents an extremely important field within the Arctic, as live in the Arctic is heavily dependant on the sea and hardly imaginable without the sea.


title: 1 can of sweetened condensed milk

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1 can of sweetened condensed milk
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions for Perfect Fudge
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
Before starting, gather your ingredients. The key to making this fudge quickly is having everything ready to go, so make sure your chocolate chips are measured out, and your can of sweetened condensed milk is opened.
Step 2: Melt the Chocolate and Milk
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips with the can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir them together gently.
Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on medium power for 1 minute. After 1 minute, take the bowl out and give the mixture a good stir. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes, depending on your microwave.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate as it can seize up. Stirring frequently ensures the chocolate melts evenly.
Step 3: Add the Vanilla
Once the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. The vanilla adds a subtle flavor that enhances the richness of the fudge.
Step 4: Pour and Set
Line an 8×8-inch or similar-sized pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Smooth the top and tap the pan gently on the countertop to remove any air bubbles.
Step 5: Chill
Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to allow the fudge to set completely. Once firm, remove the fudge from the fridge and lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper.
Step 6: Slice and Serve
Cut the fudge into bite-sized squares using a sharp knife. It’s now ready to serve!
Tips for Perfect Fudge Every Time:
Use Good Quality Chocolate: Since the recipe is so simple, the quality of the chocolate makes a big difference. Opt for high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor and texture.
Customize Your Fudge: This recipe is a great base for adding other ingredients like chopped nuts, dried fruits, or even a drizzle of caramel on top for a bit of flair.
Store Properly: Store your fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can last for up to 2 weeks, but it’s so delicious it probably won’t last that long!


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Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla was never going to help Palestinians
The eye-catching protest distracted the world from the starving civilians it aimed to aid
“My name is Greta Thunberg, and I am from Sweden. If you’re seeing this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped.”
That somber statement by Thunberg, a 22-year-old Swedish climate activist, appeared in one of 11 “SOS Call” videos uploaded after a boat bearing a symbolic amount of aid to Gaza — alongside high-profile activists like Thunberg — was intercepted by the Israeli navy late last night. In the videos, each of the 11 activists participating in the expedition on a boat called the Madleen, launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, describe themselves as having been “kidnapped” by “the Israeli Occupation Forces.”
Breathless social media posts about the boat’s interception flooded my feed. “This is the last image we have of the humanitarian crew,” one picture was ominously captioned. Posters begged for the international community to free the “hostages,” whom Israel has said will be deported. But the outcry belied the obvious: It was exceedingly predictable that the Madleen’s voyage would end this way. Israel was never going to allow the blockade around Gaza to be broken, and the activists onboard knew they would be detained, thus the pre-recorded “SOS” videos. The videos aren’t a worst-case scenario call for help. They are, if anything, the point of the whole performance.
Activism is inherently performative. A hunger strike, a march, a sit-in, an encampment; all are premised on visibility — creating a spectacle that will provoke emotional responses and change minds, thus prompting tangible political change. The most successful actions are often characterized by the most compelling performances.
Too bad for the activists of the Madleen: As far as meaningful political theater goes, their work isn’t great. There’s a difference between understanding that activism is a kind of art form — in which building a powerful narrative is key — and performative activism, which happens when the focus shifts from the desired political goals to the activists themselves.
The journey of the Madleen falls firmly into the second category.
Thunberg and her fellow humanitarian crew may have aimed to draw attention to the punishing Israeli blockade on Gaza, which has been in place since 2007, and the devastating decline of humanitarian conditions within the strip, where acute malnutrition is on the rise. But now their vanity — or bravery, depending on how you see it — has become the story, drawing attention away from the Palestinians who live in Gaza.
Compare that failure to another protest with a predictable outcome: The repeated protests of Standing Together, a joint Israeli and Palestinian political movement that has, since mid-May, repeatedly marched to the Gaza border carrying aid.
Once there, the protesters chant in Arabic through bullhorns about their desire to end the war. Each time, they are detained and beaten by the police. After one protest, Alon-Lee Green, one of the group’s co-directors, was placed under house arrest.
Despite the futility of their act — the aid they carry will never make it to Gaza, and they know it — there is a profound symbolism in the picture of Israelis, Jews and Arabs alike, risking their lives and professional futures to speak out against the war.
So why aren’t Al Jazeera and CNN flocking to the border fence to monitor their well-being? Why aren’t the same people who spoke out furiously about Thunberg’s “kidnapping” giving any attention to a protest with the same aims, coming from within Israel?
To be fair, the members of Standing Together are not world-famous, like Thunberg. It is natural that she draws more attention — it’s why she chose to participate in the flotilla in the first place.
But beyond that truth, I think the difference in visibility between the two protests speaks to a problem plaguing the pro-Palestinian protest movement: It hasn’t been effective.
It has been nearly 20 months since the Oct. 7 attack and the ensuing war in Gaza. Tens of thousands of innocent civilians have been killed; the strip is largely unlivable; hostages are still rotting in tunnels; children are starving; and the goals for the war have grown increasingly nebulous. Despite the intensifying international protests and global outcry, the circumstances of the Palestinians and the Israeli hostages trapped in Gaza have only grown worse.
Given the Madleen’s inevitable failure to reach its stated destination one might wonder why it was attempted at all. Is the point to try to help Palestinians in Gaza? Or just to show the world that the movement to help them is still functioning — even if it’s not achieving anything?
The flotilla gave the international community the chance to feel useful to Palestinians in a moment where we are painfully not. It was a protest that centered international observers and the activists on the Madleen, not the suffering civilians this protest effort is advocating for.
People cared about the flotilla because it gave them a sense that they were doing something productive. They couldn’t personally bring aid to Gaza, but they could cheer for people who were trying.
That cheering doesn’t do anything for the people who actually need help. It just makes us feel better.
Yet when an awful reality is getting worse, and nothing is working, giving up isn’t an option either. That’s why I wish the Standing Together protests might get some of the same attention as the flotilla. Yes, they have an equally poor chance of directly helping Palestinians. But they are made up of people who are directly impacted by the war. They fail over and over to stop the violence, but they do not stop marching to the fence, chanting slogans for peace, and risking arrest. Their activism is not sexy, it is not on a boat, and it is not working. But at least it’s honest.


title: Ndlea intercepts110 parcels of colorado at tincan port

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The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Tincan Island port in Lagos,.last.week, intercepted 110 0arcels of Colorado discovered in the container bearing five units of used vehicles
The Colorado, a strain of cannabis was said be hidden in a container marked MSCU 4972769 imported from Toronto via Montreal, Canada.
In a statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters Abuja, the illicit consignment was discovered during joint examination of the cargo by NDLEA officials and other agencies.
The anti drug agency also stated that it arrested a 35l4 year old South American man from Suriname, Dada Lorenzo Harvey Albert at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt, Rivers state for bringing into Nigeria 117 parcels of cocaine concealed in extra-large latex condoms factory packed inside bottles of 100ml body spray.
According to the statement, the suspect claimed he departed his country, Suriname, located in the North Eastern coast of South America on 2nd April for Sao Paulo, Brazil and from Sao Paulo to Nigeria on Friday 7th April, 2023 on board Qatar Airways flight in search of his long-lost Nigerian father whom he called “Omini.”
In the same vein,
“The seizure was part of a total of 1,559.3 kilograms (1.5 tons) of the psychoactive substance seized during interdiction operations in five states in the past week.
“While two suspects: Nura Ibrahim, 40, and Habibu Sadiq, 38, were arrested with 120 blocks of cannabis weighing 148.7kg along Zaria-Kano road, Kano on Sunday 2nd April, not less than
418.5kg of the same substance and a sienna space bus used in conveying it were recovered on Thursday 6th April at a notorious drug hub, Patey, Lagos Island. A suspect, Azi Solomon was arrested same day at Ojota garage while attempting to move 23kg cannabis to another state.
“Similarly, two suspects: Abubakar Abdulahi and Stanley Tobias were arrested on Friday 7th April with 108,000 tablets of tramadol at Oyingbo motor park in Lagos mainland.
“In Imo, NDLEA operatives on routine patrol along Owerri – Onitsha expressway intercepted a commercial bus from which a total of 37, 210 pills of opioids and 30 bottles of codeine syrup were recovered and three suspects arrested in follow up operations. A total of 40.9kg cannabis was sized from two suspects: Haruna Adamu, 32, and Salisu Ibrahim, 30, in parts of Taraba, just as 502, 840 pills of tramadol and exol-5 were recovered from a suspect, Imrana Aliyu in Wukari on Thursday 6th April while 205.6kg was recovered from the home of a fleeing suspect in Gida Dubu area of Bauchi metropolis. The Sokoto state command of the Agency also received 667.6kg cannabis seized by men of the Customs Service along Illela-Niger Republic border.
“While commending the officers and men of PHIA, Tincan, Kano, Lagos, Imo, Taraba, Bauchi, and Sokoto Commands of the Agency for their vigilance and professionalism, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) urged them and their peers across the country to maintain the current momentum in their drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts and even strive to exceed set targets.”


title: Custom development

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I offer a possibility to get features of your choice added to DemoRecorder by paying for that implementation.
This is intended for professional users who need specific features for getting their job done.
Here I describe how this usually is done:
I usually implement additional features requested by customers based on a fixed-price offer.
I usually make the offer after the requirements and specification have been agreed upon.
I.e., I usually don't do hourly paid work, but offer fixed prices. So, before ordering, you know how much it will cost, and there won't be any surprises later.
The fixed price is determined based on two factors:
In any case I keep all the rights on the generated software while you get a license to use it together with licensed products from me. ( i.e. if you order some enhancement to DemoRecorder 24/7, you can use it with all licenses of DemoRecorder 24/7 in your organisation. ) If such features make sense as part of the product, I include them in the general product and therefore make it available for other customers as well.
I estimate the effort in a unit which I call "engineering unit" which takes into account different skill levels needed for different tasks, and includes possible investments in infrastructure and tools etc needed for a project. ( sometimes, 100 hours of labour can be optimized away by using an appropriate tool which costs significantly less than the saved labour. ) So allows optimal use of resources. Therefore it is more useful than a man-hour.
As a rule of thumb, one "engineering unit" in terms of labour is about 4 man-hours of a highly skilled engineer.
The current price of an engineering unit is US$ 797
Payment: Smaller amounts of engineering units are paid with advance payment. ( up to 5 or so. )
mid-sized projects ( up to approx 100 engineering units ) usually payed in three parts as follows:
Larger projects are probably payed in more parts, or split it in multiple mid-sized projects.


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title: Best high risk pregnancy specialist in hyderabad

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A high-risk obstetric situation, also known as a high-risk pregnancy, refers to a pregnancy in which the health of the mother, the baby, or both is potentially at greater risk compared to a typical pregnancy. Various factors can contribute to making a pregnancy high-risk, and these factors can vary from one individual to another. These complications can arise from various factors, including pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy-related conditions, or lifestyle factors.
The prevalence of high-risk pregnancies varies depending on the specific risk factors and the population being studied. It is estimated that a significant proportion of pregnancies fall into the high-risk category, but the exact prevalence can vary widely.
Women who become pregnant at an older age, typically defined as over 35, have a higher risk of certain complications, including chromosomal abnormalities, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, autoimmune disorders (SLE, RA, etc), and kidney disease can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy.
Women carrying twins, triplets, or more have a higher risk of complications, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and gestational diabetes.
Women who have experienced complications in previous pregnancies, such as preterm birth, preeclampsia, or gestational diabetes, may be at higher risk in subsequent pregnancies.
Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, substance abuse, and obesity can increase the risk of pregnancy complications.
Certain infections, such as HIV or cytomegalovirus (CMV), can pose risks to both the mother and the baby during pregnancy.
Gestational DM, Gestational Hypertension, Placenta Previa, intrauterine growth restriction, Preterm Labour, Obesity, etc.
The management of a high-risk pregnancy is tailored to the specific risk factors and medical conditions involved. Some common approaches to treatment and management may include:
High-risk pregnancies often require more frequent prenatal check-ups and monitoring to detect and address complications early.
Medications may be prescribed to manage chronic conditions, control blood pressure, or prevent preterm labor.
Women with high-risk pregnancies are often advised to make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake, maintaining a healthy weight, and following a specialized diet when necessary.
Depending on the specific risks, medical interventions such as cesarean section (C-section) delivery or induction of labor may be recommended.
High-risk pregnancies may require the expertise of specialists, such as maternal-fetal medicine specialists, to provide advanced care and monitoring.
In some cases, a healthcare provider may recommend bed rest to reduce the risk of complications.
The prognosis for a high-risk pregnancy depends on the underlying risk factors, the quality of prenatal care, and the effectiveness of treatment and management. With appropriate care and monitoring, many high-risk pregnancies result in healthy outcomes for both the mother and the baby. However, some high-risk pregnancies may lead to complications such as preterm birth, low birth weight, or the need for neonatal intensive care.
Early detection, timely intervention, and close collaboration between the pregnant individual and their healthcare team are crucial for optimizing the outcome of a high-risk pregnancy. It's important for individuals with risk factors to seek early and consistent prenatal care to ensure the best possible outcome for both themselves and their baby.


title: Pzquadrantthesis

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Bring structure to your trading with a tool inspired by The Quarters Theory developed by Ilian Yotov. This indicator draws recurring price levels at fixed intervals, allowing you to analyze market behavior around round numbers, quadrant points, and indecision zones with clarity and confidence.
The PZ Quadrant Thesis Indicator is built on the principles of The Quarters Theory, a price mapping method introduced by Ilian Yotov, which breaks down currency price movement into consistent and psychologically significant intervals. These zones often act as magnets for price action, serving as high-probability areas for breakouts, reversals, and consolidations.
By default, the indicator applies this theory to your chart by drawing:
These clearly marked zones make it easier to:
Although inspired by Quarters Theory, the tool is fully customizable. You can modify the spacing of all line types in pips to suit your personal strategy or apply the structure to non-currency instruments such as indices, commodities, or crypto. No optimization is necessary. Simply define the interval values and visual preferences, and the indicator does the rest.
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title: University utah 1023685

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The University of Utah is set on the eastern edge of Salt Lake City. Campus is just minutes away from a vibrant downtown – the epicenter of SLC's restaurants, theaters, pubs, and civic events – and burgeoning neighborhoods, like the coffee-and movie-art-house hub, 9th and 9th district.
Salt Lake City is the capital of Utah, is home to about 190,000 residents, and covers 84,900 square miles, making it the 11th largest state in the U.S. There are 21 national parks and monuments in the state, including Zion National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Arches National Park and the Golden Spike National Historic Site. Salt Lake is about a 6 hour drive from Las Vegas; 5 hours from Yellowstone National Park; and 6 hours from the Grand Canyon.
The city is home to a large international airport (the western most hub of Delta Airlines), and is easily accessed by multiple freeways. The University of Utah sits at the base of the Wasatch Mountain range, which – together with the rest of the Utah mountains – are on average the tallest in the United States, enjoying an average snowfall of 500 inches per year.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
EAE is centrally located on the beautiful University of Utah campus in a newly redesigned space. We are constantly improving our students learning spaces by providing access to a motion capture lab, games user research lab, streaming studio, eSports team practice facilities, classrooms equipped with Cintiq tablets at each work station, a 3D scan lab and more. The University of Utah campus has many additional resources to offer through student groups and clubs, recreation, community engagement and housing.
While a large percentage of the undergraduate community at the University of Utah commutes to campus, there are still plenty of activities for the school's 4,000 resident students. There are many people "active in politics, environmental issues, and international issues," and, after hours, "the school holds different events throughout the year, such as Crimson Nights that feature activities such as bowling, crafts, games, food, and music." Socially, "Greek life is not as large as at other schools but is definitely a lot of fun and the best way to get to know more people your age." In addition, "during football season there are great tailgate parties with friends, drinks, and food." Right off campus, there are a range of great restaurants, and "the nightlife is hard to keep up with." There's always something good going on-whether it's at the bars and clubs downtown, or at small music venues." For outdoorsy types, The U is a paradise. "We have all four seasons and some of the best outdoors in the nation," explains one student. "Killer snow, amazing hills, mountains, lakes, and streams." In this natural wonderland, "hiking, biking, boating, snow-skiing, and snowboarding are just a few of the hundreds of activities available to students."


title: Indigo dye

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The rich blue shades of real indigo dye are instantly recognisable and tremendously popular. Around for centuries, indigo is one of the oldest dyes used for textiles and a firm Cloth House favourite. There is a character and depth of colour with natural dye that is not achievable with synthetic dyes, and the unpredictability of natural dyes is well suited to small scale dyeing.
The plant that produces indigo depends on the region, whether grown in tropical India or subtropical Japan. Indigo dye is an organic compound made from leaves that are broken down through a process of fermentation and composting. There are many variation in dye vat recipes, some using fruit and other botanicals and some using ingredients from your local hardware shop. A typical Indigo vat is like a living organism and needs to be constantly nurtured.
The beauty of Indigo dye and indeed all natural dyes is in the unpredictability of the results. Vegetables and botanicals contain impurities meaning each dye batch can contains hundreds of natural variants that can cause irregular results and beautiful colour variations. As the cloth is pulled from the vat it appears green until exposure to the air oxidises the dye and turns it blue. Each time the cloth is dipped and exposed to the air the shade of blue gets deeper. Dyeing with indigo is a process that requires time, accuracy and skill. The colour achieved depends on the type of vat used and the number of times the fabric is dipped. Darker indigo shades are achieved with multiple dips rather than a stronger dye bath.
We love the variety of shades that Indigo can achieve. The deep blue/black colour of the Japanese Kendo fabric is popular with martial artists as it represents victory, while the dusty pale blues of our Indian cotton khadi inspires memories of hot sunny days. Indigo ages beautifully and the living colour continues to evolve through wearing, washing and exposure to the sun.


title: How david bowie and climate change inspired stings new lp

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'57th & 9th' is due out Nov. 11.
No lutes here. This fall Sting, 64, returns with his first pop-rock album in more than a decade. 57th & 9th, named for the intersection he passes every day on the way to and from his studio, was recorded at lightning speed for the icon in just under four months - and was, as he says, fueled by the deaths of friends like David Bowie and Prince, climate change, and walking around Manhattan.
Here, he takes EW behind the scenes of his creative process.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You recorded this album in less than four months. Were you feeling extra inspired?
Sting: My manager said, “You have to have written these songs by a certain date, have them recorded by a certain date…” And I enjoyed that. There was a spontaneous freedom about it and a fun element about it. I think that you hear that.
On the tune “50,000,” you sing about the death of rock stars.
David Bowie went first, and then Lemmy [Kilmister of Motörhead], and then my friend Alan Rickman died, and then Prince. It all seemed to topple on top of each other. It was a strange time because you think that these people are immortal, but then suddenly they’re like the rest of us, they die. It intrigues me that great success is this brilliant light, but also every brilliant light creates a dark shadow. I think wisdom only comes when you can navigate both. I’m getting philosophical. [Laughs] It’s because I’m in Elsinore [Denmark].
Another major theme is climate change, and on “One Fine Day” you take on global warming skeptics.
I pray that climate skeptics are right. [Laughs] I’d like the scientists to be wrong! But I think it’s happening. This is my ironic take on that whole thing.
The album name, 57th & 9th, is named for the intersection you pass in New York City on the way to and from your studio every day. Why did that occur to you that it should be the title?
I do a lot of my thinking on the move and it’s an inspiring city to be in. Pedestrians, the traffic, the noise, the architecture - the scale of New York is very stimulating for the mind. The walks is very much a part of the process.
Where else do you hunt for inspiration?
I read a lot, I go to movies. I read the papers, I’m kind of concerned about the world. If you sit at home, you get anxious, but that anxiety is a sort of engine for you. It makes you think, “Okay, what am I going to do?” The first single [“I Can’t Stop Thinking About You,” due out Sept. 2] is about looking at a blank, white sheet of paper and seeing what looks like a field of snow with no clues as to what’s underneath.
Whenever you return to rock music, fans draw comparisons to your work with the Police. Does that bum you out?
I was in a very successful rock band. I’m never going to feel anything but pride about that.
What motivates you to keep creating after so many decades?
Just to have fun. I don’t even admit to myself that I’m making a record. I walk to work every day, and if I’ve had fun at the end of the day, then the day is worth it.
(c) Entertainment Weekly by Madison Vain


title: City detroits website directs voters wrong application vote absentee

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Update: The error was fixed after this story was published.
Detroiters who use the city’s website to apply for an absentee ballot are directed to the wrong application, causing confusion just three weeks before the presidential election in the state’s largest city.
The city Clerk’s Office has been aware of the problem for at least two weeks but has not corrected it.
“the site we were using has been sold and THEY are not interested in our service. sMh,” Clerk Janice Winfrey tweeted to a voter on Oct. 3.
After another voter tweeted about the problem today, the city of Detroit responded, “thank you for the tweets. The elections division at the clerks office is aware and taking care of it.”
Mayor Duggan’s office, which has no authority over elections, said it was unaware of the problem until today and plans to post the correct application on the city’s homepage.
The Secretary of State’s office also said it was unaware of the problems.
The clerk expects about 90,000 people to vote by absentee. But if the wrong application is sent, many people may lose their right to vote by absentee in a city that overwhelmingly supports Hillary Clinton for president.
The correct application to vote by absentee is on the Secretary of State’s Office website, but many people don’t know that because they are told to apply through their local clerk’s office.
Here is the application to vote by absentee on the city’s website. Note that it’s for the primary election.
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title: Nokia lumia 720 review

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The Nokia Lumia 720 is one of the most anticipated Smartphones from Nokia, riding on the coattails of the 920 and the 820. As it turns out, the 720 is a hybrid of the two, but at a price range that doesn’t usually offer such snappy performance.
One of its best claims is “less charging, more doing” made possible through Snapdragon’s one-of-a-kind asynchronous technology that allows each core to power up and down on its own, enabling maximum core performance without wasting precious battery power. It also has a powerful camera with different lenses, a Gorilla Glass screen, and many apps exclusive to Nokia.
Design. At 128 g, the 720 is the slimmest Smartphone in the Lumia line. The body is much like the 820, while the front is reminiscent of the WP8. It has a rounded matte finish that provides a good grip and the design contours feel snug in the palm. The 720 has changeable covers that come in white, yellow, red, and cyan/black.
Dimensions: 127.9 x 67.5 x 9 mm
Display. Nokia went for an IPS LCD instead of an AMOLED display, which is less taxing on the battery. The Lumia 720 has a 4.3-inch TrueColor WVGA display that boasts 217 pixels per inch – not quite the crisp resolution of more expensive Smartphones, but there is no need for such with the 720, as it offers more colors. Sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protects the ClearBlack display. Features include an Orientation sensor, sunlight readability enhancements, high brightness mode, color boosting, ambient light sensor, and super-sensitive touch technology.
Performance and Interface. The Lumia 720 runs on a dual-core 1 GHz Snapdragon S4 with a Qualcomm MSM8227 chipset and 512 MB RAM. It has 8 GB of mass memory, 7 GB of free cloud storage (Sky Drive), and 64 GB of maximum memory card storage. The battery offers up to 13.4 hours 3G talk time, 520 hours of standby time, and 79 hours of music playback time. The device uses Microsoft Windows Phone 8.
Connectivity. Full quad-band GSM and 3G support make this a true world phone. It also has dual-bandWLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and a Micro-USB v2.0.Location technologies include A-GPS, GLONASS, and Magnetometer , which aren’t usually offered by phones in this price range. There is also a variety of location and navigation apps such as Local Scout and HERE Drive. The 720 can be used as a VoIP device with third party phone services through providers such as RingCentral.
Camera. Nokia went with a 6.7 megapixel main camera with Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, Cinemagraph lens, Bing vision, Panorama lens, and Smart Shoot lens. The company explained that they went with this choice for the largest aperture possible without compromising the resolution too much. The 720’s camera performs on par with those of pricier Smartphones in low-light conditions. The camera has a LED flash and is capable of geo-tagging. There is, as well, a 1.3 megapixel wide angle secondary camera with Glam Me lens and a 720p HD video with YouTube browsing and video streaming, and Progressive video download.
The battery-friendly and mobile-optimized processor is one of the major perks of this device. Add to that the improved camera, the neat design, the sturdy build, and the high-end connectivity options, and you’ve got a Smartphone that performs just as well as pricier products. If you can get past the lack of iOS and Android apps, this should be a worthwhile purchase.


title: True

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I have been programming the nxp lpc4357 processor on a custom board for a couple of years without problems, but recently I seem to have encountered a read access problem using the EMC port pins. I have address 0x1c000000 configured as an 8 bit interface that talks to an 8 bit interface on an FPGA. I traced back a read access failure to the port pins, where a single character read (verified by looking at the assembly ldrb instruction) is showing that the address is changing in the middle of this access. This wouldn't necessarily cause a failure (two consecutive address byte reads) except that the data from the second half is getting loaded rather than the data from the address in question. Here is the configuration of the static memory read EMC registers:
LPC_EMC->CONTROL = 0x00000001; // turn off EMC reset
LPC_EMC->STATICCONFIG0 = 0x00000080; // set for 8 bit bus, enable nwe
LPC_EMC->STATICWAITRD0 = 0x00000005; // 5 cycle wait states
LPC_EMC->STATICWAITPAG0 = 0x00000001;
LPC_EMC->STATICWAITWR0 = 0x00000003; // must be set to 3 (31ns)
LPC_EMC->STATICWAITTURN0 = 0x00000001; // 1 cycle turnaround
Here is the test code that reproduces the problem in the actual code:
result_read = *(char *)(0x1c000028);
The result_read actually contains the data from 0x1c000029.
I've attached a waveform that shows the unexpected address change in the middle of a read cycle. If I set that access to a word 16 bit address, it does the same thing for two cycles--four consecutive addresses. It's acting like some kind of page mode is running, but even there it doesn't store the data in the right locations. (Note that I have the page mode bit in the STATICCONFIG0 register turned off). I attached a waveform that shows the EMC_a0 line changing in the middle of the read access.
Why am I seeing this behavior?
this read burst is a "normal" behavior of this IP block from ARM. We used it in several LPC devices and it is working perfectly fine when an standard SRAM is connected to it. Reading more than one value at a time and store them in buffers is most of the time an advantage for the overall performance. If the next value is requested by the ARM then it is alread in the buffer and can be taken from there without addressing the SRAM again.
For a connection to an FPGA this behavior is nasty, but can't be avoided. You need to design the interface in such a way that these consecutive reads don't hurt..
In this posting you can read a lot about it: EMC generates double read cycles for static chip selects.
Hopefully you will program the NXP LPC4357 processor for further couple of years without problems :-)
I have same issue when using LPC4357 EMC with FPGA.
I think this is not "normal" behaviour. LPC4357 EMC can just work fine with SRAM, others device like UART...etc, it will be wrong function.
Is this a bug for LPC4357 EMC?
let's phrase it this way: a connection of an SRAM or NOR flash is exactly what this IP block has been designed for.
That's why I would still say that it is a normal behavior and it helps to increase the performance of an SRAM or NOR flash connection.It is for sure not a bug.
For hardcoded UART devices you definitly run into a problem, but if you connect an FPGA you have some room for designing the FPGA memory map in such a way that the useless burst reads don't matter.
As there is a 32-bit read when you request just a byte, you can simply create your memory map on the FPGA in such a wyy that your byte memory locations are 4-byte aligned.
0000 register 1
0004 register 2
0008 register 3
I agree with the concept of caching an extra read on the EMC bus for
performance reasons. I fixed the problem on my FPGA which was reading the
wrong byte to the lpc4357.
However, I believe it would have been wise to have made this a
selectable behavior on the processor. You are correct that prefetching
memory on the EPC wil be more efficient for sequential accesses, but for
any other type of access, such as registers, flags, structure elements,
etc, the accesses will result in longer latency and in my case this
significantlly decreases performance (a very large percentage of my
processor operations go through the FPGA).


title: Journal entry 043018

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7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. - 1 John 4:7-8
According to this verse, our lack of love demonstrates that we do not have intimate fellowship with God. We may consider ourselves Christians because we have surrendered our lives, but we are not filled with His Spirit if we cannot show love in difficult circumstances. If it’s hard for us, we need to pause and be still - there is something that is blocking God’s filling. In that quiet, we need to ask God to reveal to us what is the sin issue that is blocking our filling. Uncovering the sin, and confessing and repenting of that sin is that to be filled with the Spirit. If we are struggling to love a difficult person or in a difficult situation, we can be sure there is some unrepentant sin issue in our hearts.
God is love. The very nature of God is love. All that He does is love. When He provides for us, it is because of love. When He judges, it is done in love. It is inherent in all He does. God has many other attributes, but at the core, they all revolve around love. This is the center of who He is - God is love.
So many people misunderstand this truth about God. Many have asked through the ages, if God is love, why would He have allowed *this* to happen? His love never compromises His truth or His absolute righteousness, so He can never compromise with sin. This world is full of it. The challenges and trials we face in this world are the result of sin - not God. Any pain we feel is because there is sin buried deep in our hearts and the hearts of others. Any belief other than that is the work of the enemy.
God wants you to see your sin because He wants to rid you of it, so He will allow you to walk through some pretty painful experiences just to get you there. But make no mistake about it - He does it because He loves you. It may not feel like it in the moment, but if you take the time to be still and seek Him, He will reveal that sin issue that is blocking your ability to love as He does. And when He does, there will be an overwhelming sense of love in your life.
Press on ~ you are loved 💗
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title: DO YOU HAVE A CATALOG?

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DO YOU HAVE A CATALOG?
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title: Fff simply sewed reeta

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Yay! It feels so good to be crafting again! After a LONG hiatus, I wasn't sure I'd find my way back again ;) I have been busy this week hopping along with TGF's week of challenges and used that as my inspiration to move it, move it, move it (think *Madagascar!*) Tee hee!
For this FFF Challenge, I reallllly had to take my time because I cannot sew to save my life! I even donated my sewing machine to the church after it sat here for years - now I secretly wish I had one again, but I know that "by hand" is the way to go for now with hemming jobs, buttons and now ...... cards! :) I absolutely fell in love with this DCWV Garden Whimsey paper - a huge 12 x 12 stack and I've already used 1/3 of it ;) I was blessed to receive this stamped image from sensei Sandra (B-Gin-R) for birthday? WW goal? and just love her! I plan to own (Reeta!) soon! I colored her with my prismacolor markers, stiched around the top frame and the image frame - scalloped the top and bottom border, added the crochet florets and brought out the cardigan by adding some Kaiser pearls to match. I popped up the butterflies and Reeta for added effect, but the camera doesn't show it so well. I'm so happy with how this turned out - a real labor of love, but it brought me so much joy to find my way back to my craft room and enjoy the process!
Have a wonderful weekend!


title: Film review policeman a study of the israeli alpha male

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By leaving the Palestinian conflict in the background, filmmaker Lapid manages to skip over the common ‘shooting-and-crying’ formula, in which Israeli protagonists are portrayed more as victims than perpetrators of the conflict.
The timing of the release of Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s debut, “Policeman,” was very unique in Israel: October 2011, right after that summer’s so-called Tent Protests, which saw hundreds of thousands Israelis take to the streets over social and economic issues. “Policeman,” which was shot and completed before the surprising demonstrations erupted, tells the story of a confrontation between a group of young revolutionaries plotting to kidnap a local tycoon, and a police officer in an anti-terror unit that will be called upon stop them.
When Lapid wrote a script about violent internal struggle over economic issues in a country whose politics had been dominated by the conflict for a century, it must have seemed like science fiction (in interviews, Lapid referred to it as “a fantasy”). By the time the film was released Lapid’s fantasy seemed more like a prophesy, winning the movie a nice turnout and more attention than one could expect from a movie that is very challenging, both in style and in content. And yet don’t be fooled: at the heart of “Policeman” lies a delicate deconstruction of modern Israeli identity, and like everything Israeli, it has a lot to do with the Palestinians.
I know Lapid pretty well so I got to see “Policeman” in an early screening, and I haven’t seen it since. But the movie, which was screened in New York last week, stuck with me in more than one way. Right now there aren’t any future screenings listed on the film’s site, but if there are in the future, I recommend checking it out.
The plot is basically broken into two: In the first 40 minutes we get to know Yaron (played by the excellent Yiftach Klein) – a member of an elite police unit, popular with his friends and with women, an all-Israeli alpha male. Two important events take place in his life – Yaron and his unit members are facing an investigation regarding the killing of a Palestinian detainee, and his wife is due to give birth soon to their first daughter.
About halfway the movie leaves Yaron and turns to the revolutionaries. Lapid places a special emphasis on their internal dynamics in the group, which is centered on a love triangle. The third and final part of the film brings about the inevitable confrontations between the two groups.
Other reviews touched on the slow-pace of the film and Lapid’s unique style as a director (“Policeman” won praises from the New York Times). There is something very European about the film, which also goes against the current trends in local cinema. I’ll make a few remarks about the politics of “Policeman,” which I thought to be very interesting, and unlike any other Israeli film I’ve seen.
Lapid makes a rare choice in ‘Policeman’ – he leaves the Palestinian conflict in the background (mainly through Yaron’s attempt to end the probe against his unit), and instead focuses on the internal Israeli dynamic: the young rebels versus the heart of the mainstream. This already means that the film will not follow the shooting-and-crying formula, which is common in works of popular culture that have attempted to deal with the conflict from an Israeli perspective. In most of them, the Israeli protagonist was portrayed more as a victim of the conflict rather than a perpetrator (I touched this when in my reviews of “Zero Dark Thirty,” and the same formula runs through Ari Shavit’s My Promised Land as well). This ritual of self pity and absolution doesn’t take place in “Policeman” – not for the policeman and not for the viewers.
Instead, we get to see one of the most complete attempts to show the all-Israeli machismo at least since the 1970s. Israeli highbrow cinema tends to show different characters, none of whom smell the Naplam in the morning. This also relates to issues of responsibility and guilt: many critics see the new Israeli anti-hero as another attempt by the cultural elites to distance themselves from any responsibility for the wars and occupation. These are not anti-war films, but films which rationalize war for certain social groups.
In Israeli war films of the last decades, the heroes are usually powerless guys who are dragged into the war; a fact that reflects something deep in the psychology of an extremely powerful and potent society. But the policeman in Lapid’s film is more like the Israel who is idolized in the local news. Yaron is chauvinistic, militaristic, childish and rude, but also charismatic and even charming. I found him to be rather lovable – yet at the same time there is something disturbing about him, and the automatic nature in which he carries himself. Yiftach is like a machine, which only comes to a brief halt at the very last moment of the film.
This study of Israeli males and manhood continues with the portrait of the revolutionary group. Though I found this part of the film to be less interesting or compelling, there is a touching plot line about a one rebel who is raised by a single father, a political activist who gave it all up. The mother is absent – I don’t remember why – and there is some gentle hopelessness in both father and son. If Yaron runs on autopilot, these two simply lost their way. In both cases, the results are just as disastrous in both cases.
I think that Lapid is interested in the Israeli – in the psyche of the national character. He clearly loves his characters, but as the film progresses, you get the feeling that something went terribly wrong with them. That’s true to the anarchists as well, whose leader turns out to be a man of words, not action.
One of the film’s greatest achievements is its ability to describe the Israeli crisis without the use of Arab characters (the more common method for self criticism is by idolizing the victim). Thus, Lapid also avoids all the problems in such a representation faced by other Israeli cinematographers, or Western ones in general. Instead, he turns his gaze inward, in an internal investigation that is both caring and honest.
“Policeman” takes time and patience from its viewers, but once you devote yourself to it, it gives plenty in return.


title: Yankees slugger aaron judge ejected for first time in his career

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NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge’s first career ejection happened so quickly that he did not even see it.
Judge was ejected for the first time in his career when he briefly argued a called third strike by plate umpire Ryan Blakney in the seventh inning of the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
With one out, Judge took a full count fastball from Tyler Holton that he thought was slightly outside. Blakney rang him up and Judge briefly glanced back.
After starting to walk back to the dugout, Judge returned to argue the call after being tossed by Blakney. Manager Aaron Boone came out of the dugout to discuss the ejection with Blakney and was not tossed.
“I didn’t even see myself get tossed,” Judge said. “It was kind of the crowd reaction. I kind of assumed at that point.”
Boone said he was very surprised.
“Judge, he says very little usually very respectfully walking away,” Boone said. “Come on man.”
Unlike the April 22 ejection of Boone by plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, there was not any clear audio on the YES Network of the exchange.
Crew chief Alan Porter, who was the third-base umpire, spoke to a pool reporter and did not know exactly what was said by Judge, who declined to disclose what was said.
“Apparently Aaron did not agree with the pitch and said something that you shouldn’t have said and he was ejected,” Porter said. “We do what we can to keep guys in the game but said something he shouldn’t have said.”
Since Derek Jeter was never ejected in his 20-year career, Judge became the first Yankee captain to get tossed since Don Mattingly on May 13, 1994, in Milwaukee.
“I got a lot of respect for Ryan and what he does,” Judge said. “I know their job’s tough. I’ve always had their back because it’s tough back there. So for that to happen that way, that’s what I’m most upset about, especially late in the game like that.”
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo said Judge was “obviously disappointed in the call,” but he didn’t think Judge was “showing up the umpire.”
“I thought that was pretty quick,” he said.
Judge hit a single and an RBI double in his first two at-bats. He is hitting .209 this season and stopped an 0-for-14 skid with a single to start New York’s winning rally in the ninth inning on Friday’s win.
After Judge was ejected, many in the crowd begin chanting profanely at Blakney.
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title: Opt in to the new measure tool

text: Ken S. said: I created a new, empty game to test (5E sheet, defaults taken). After repeated trials, the problem appears to be intermittant. Sometimes I get a phantom waypoint, sometimes I don't. When I do, it's always caused by use of "x" to redisplay a measurement made with the measurement tool, not from token movement (then again, I didn't test token movement as much as I did measurement, as it wasn't causing any phantoms) Steps: open measurement tool click-drag and right-click to add one or more waypoints, release left mouse to dismiss path close measurement tool, open measurement tool (I never got a phantom if I didn't first close and reopen) click x to redisplay last measurement click anywhere to dismiss displayed path, sometimes a phantom of the first waypoint remains as illustrated above When it does, it appears on both player and DM maps (I do have "broadcast to others" selected), but it's the player's color only on the player's map, on the DM's map it appears white Further measurements will not erase it, each person has to exit and re-enter to remove their phantom Both DM and test user are using a mac (separate macs), firefox, no extensions, and both cleared cache before launching the game to make these tests. Note: while there's a token on the map, since I was also testing token movement, it appears to be irrelevant, and was not selected during the tests that created phantoms. And I'd exited and cleared cache after the token movement tests, before the tests that showed intermittant behavior. We had this issue yesterday in our game. We have seven people in our game (including the GM), and use a variety of browsers and operating systems, so I'm pretty sure it's not related to browser or OS. The only way we found to get rid of the phantom boxes was to either reload roll20 or switch maps. With seven of us measuring stuff out we ended up having to reload at the end of every combat turn.


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I don't know if you can wait that long, but when i get back into work tomorrow morning, i'll post up a couple of VIs that you might find useful. I've used ActiveX a fair bit with Excel - i'm not an expert, but i can usually make it work.
In fact, i've recently posted one of my Excel related libraries here. If you have a look through the VIs, you might get some ideas. If you need/want me to explain any of them, just ask.
James, that would be INCREDIBLY helpful (and kind of you). Anything you could post or send me would be most appreciated. Thanks so much!
Were you able to download the library? I put a link to it in my last post. I've collected together the most useful VIs from that library and put them in the folder I'm attaching now. They are all ready to be used straight-out-of-the-box, so to speak. The other VIs in the library (obtained by following the link in my last post) are specific to my application, but you can still look through them so see what and how I've done things.
P.S. The one entitled 'Bold Font' can actually be used to do anything to the font - just click on the property node to select another font property.
Guys, I really appreciate all your help and assistance. What I really want to be able to do is to open an instance of Excel right on the front panel (see attached below), as opposed to opening Excel is a separate window. I really like the appearance and functionality that I get with an ActiveX container with a Microsoft Office Spreadsheet 11.0 inserted. I just want to be able to open a specific file (template) within that ActiveX container. This way, the user never leaves LabVIEW. IS there a straightforward way to accomplish this? Does this make sense?


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The European online content group Populis expands its activities in South America after the acquisition of the Brazilian Cidade Internet. The group headed by the Italian entrepreneur Luca Ascani released the following press release to announce the operation.
Populis, Europe’s largest online vertical media publisher, has today announced the acquisition of one of Brazil’s most well known web portals, Cidade Internet <http://www.cidadeinternet.com.br/>, for an undisclosed sum, firmly establishing its position as a pioneer in Brazil’s booming content production sector (www.cidadeinternet.com.br).
The acquisition, which strengthens the media group’s global reach with two additional offices in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo and will include an additional staff of 30 by year end, is a strategic move to increase market share in Brazil, where Populis <http://www.populis.com/> already generates over 2.6 million unique monthly users and 10 million pageviews via its Blogo network.
Together with a burgeoning online population spending $6.5 billion in 2010 and growing 40% year on year, the online advertising sector in Brazil has become one of the most interesting globally, in particular since the country overtook the UK as the world’s 6th largest economy at the end of 2011.
Cidade Internet is one of Brazil’s oldest web portals, providing information, entertainment and web services to its users for over 12 years and provides Populis with a perfect platform on which to build premium vertical content offerings on a growing network already attracting 120 million pageviews and over 30 million visits a month.
This latest acquisition adds a further 10 web properties and an extensive vertical network to its Brazilian operations, which already includes some of the country’s top blogs such as FofocandoBlog<http://www.fofocandoblog.com/>, AutomovelBlog <http://www.automovelblog.com/> and DasmariasBlog<http://www.dasmariasblog.com/>.
Populis now owns and operates over 600 websites trough its media brands Excite Europe, Blogo, Blogosfere, and Cidade Internet as well as 700,000 websites in the mokono network. The properties collectively drive over 35 million monthly unique users keen to engage with its dynamic content totalling over 35,000 items every month.
“We are very excited by the acquisition of Cidade Internet in Brazil,” says Luca Ascani, Co Founder and Chairman of Populis. “The country’s economy is bucking the global recession trend and the population of 195 million provides a huge domestic marketplace with spending power. We will be investing significantly into our Brazilian operations during the coming year and expect the market to quickly become a key revenue stream for the group.”
“Brazil is experiencing tremendous growth and the population is excited by the opportunities offered by the digital economy. It is the right time to open operations in a growth market and we are delighted to become part of Populis. The acquisition provides the group with a key asset in South America, and by integrating Cidade Internet fully under the Populis umbrella, we benefit from unrivalled digital publishing expertise – both in content production, distribution and monetisation,” said Rodrigo Tigre, Country Manager Brazil, Populis, who joined the Group from the digital media company Bolsa de Mulher.
Cidade Internet will be fully integrated into Blogo, Europe’s leading vertical content network, and will provide a single entry point to the vibrant professional blogs and websites within the whole network. Investments into content production and an expert sales team will continue throughout 2012.


title: Spotter s guides birds 9781805072997

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Learn about the amazing birds we see and hear all around us with this inspiring illustrated guide. The perfect companion for budding birdwatchers, it covers over 160 different birds that can be spotted everywhere from town parks to wild woodlands. Use the beautifully detailed illustrations and concise descriptions to help you identify the birds you spot.
Before joining Usborne, Simon worked in Moscow as sports editor for a local paper. These days he writes about things that aren't actually real, but are very important nevertheless. Mysteries and monsters and impossible quests in faraway realms that you won't find on any map. All the sort of stuff he loved as a child, basically. (And still does.)
Kate grew up in the Cotswolds and now lives in the West Midlands, where she worked as a primary school teacher before joining Usborne in 2019. Since then, she has worked on books on all sorts of topics, from airports and trucks to unicorns and butterflies.