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A lady never discusses the size of her stash !
It’s a well known joke among quilters, we all have a stash of fabric and it’s probably bigger than we know; it’s certainly bigger than our loved ones realise. Who has not sneaked fabric into the house without admitting it to our other half?
Lately I have been thinking about my stash, I’ve been buying and setting aside fabric for years, and now in my 60’s I realise I will never have time to use all that fabric to make quilts or even have a purpose for them.
So I am really pleased to have found, and joined a community on Facebook called Quilts for Care leavers (Q4CL ) we make quilts and gift them to young people leaving care. It means I can use my stash; piecing blocks to my heart’s content, and never have to make a complete quilt. If you would like to join us you can find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltsforCareLeaversMakers
The quilts made are called “hugs“; made longer than they are wide so they can be wrapped around the shoulders and worn without dragging on the floor. They are intended to be a means of warmth and comfort, perhaps even more necessary in these times of fuel poverty.
Each month a member will propose a “block of the month” (BOM) and set out the instructions for how to put together the fabrics and the size of the block, so that all the contributed blocks will fit together. Each contributor can make as few or as many blocks as they choose, and send them to the organiser, the person who proposed the block.
I don’t know if the organiser then puts the quilt tops together themselves, or whether there are teams of people waiting for the incoming blocks. I’m not sure how the quilts are put together or quilted, no doubt all will become clear in time.
Group members can also create their own “hugs” either just the quilt top then donated to be made into a quilt or they can donate finished quilts.
I contributed to the BOM for January 2022. So far 4469 blocks contributed; 28 hugs made and counting.
I contributed to the BOM for February 2022. So far 3237 bocks contributed will make 34 Hugs.
And I contributed to the BOM for March 2022. Numbers not in yet.
I’m looking forward to the BOM for April,
I’m still working from my scrap box, and picking out scraps from my mother’s stash; at 90yrs old, she doesn’t sew anymore, and she is happy for me to raid her stash whenever I want. Mum would be happy for me to take all of her stash, but where on earth would I put it?
I can’t say I’m having sleepless nights about the size of my stash…yet, but I don’t want to have to strengthen the rafters to take the weight of my mother’s stash, after all she was sewing before I was born, and her stash is impressive, even though she’s been retired for 30 years.


tier: cub

shelf: history-culture

title: Local movie taking on pest ned kelly

text:
Ned Kelly was a “serial pest and thief” rather than a folk hero, according to a new local movie’s “unique” take on the bushranger.
“It’s the first time in Australian history the Kelly story has been told from the police perspective,” said Moriac writer and director Ben Head.
“I want to show Australians what this guy was really about.”
Mr Head and Anakie editor and cinematographer Ben Thompson, both 21, hope to challenge Australian perceptions of Ned Kelly as a “hero” when their film, Stringybark, premieres next month.
The film’s angle on Ned Kelly was “unique”, Mr Head said.
“It’s centered around truth and first-hand evidence including historical accounts, police reports, original documents, hearings and people’s testimonies.”
Mr Head said Australians’ “fascination with a criminal” had intrigued him since the age of 10 when he visited Glenrowan, where the Kelly gang had its infamous armour-clad shootout with police.
“I’ve always been interested in the story, but I was more curious as to why no one had ever looked to tell the story from the side of the good guys,” Mr Head said.
“It became apparent to me that the story was shadowed by myth and folklore.
“Australian’s have embraced Ned Kelly as a national folk hero, an underdog, a modern day Robin Hood, but in fact he was a serial pest and thief.”
The young friends’ movie recreated the moment the Kelly gang murdered three “respected” Victorian police officers in October 1878, Mr Head said.
The pair filmed Stringybark in Bellbrae, Gippsland and Altona with more than 100 people involved in the production, he said.
A crowd-funding campaign raised $35,000 to support the project.
The film included two years of research, with input from Kelly historian Dr Doug Morrissey and police descendant Leo Kennedy, Mr Head said.
He hoped Stringybark would reignite national conversation on the Kelly gang.
Stringybark will premiere at Lorne Film Festival on 27 July.


tier: polar

shelf: civic-law

title: Welcoming govqa the newest addition to our civic engagement platform

text:
At Granicus, we are constantly striving to improve our civic engagement platform for the benefit of our customers and the communities they serve. Often those improvements come in the form of enhanced product features or greater interoperability. However, today is different. Today, we’re proud to introduce our latest expansion in partnership with another high-growth innovator in the govtech space. We have acquired GovQA, the nation’s leading provider of public records and compliance workflow solutions for government.
With the addition of GovQA, we’ll continue to extend the capabilities of the Granicus Civic Engagement Platform, helping government officials deliver consistent, unified digital experiences to their communities while automating, streamlining, and transforming internal process workflows.
The ability to access public records is a vital pillar in the foundation of government trust. In many cases, fulfillment controls, processes, and timeline compliance rules are mandated by local, state, and federal regulations to drive consistency, reliability, and faith in the civic process. However, request fulfillment can be incredibly fragmented, complex, and time-consuming for government officials. In many cases, the complexity and fragmentation yield extensive backlogs, which hinder government offices’ ability to remain compliant and meet public expectations.
New technologies and data streams such as police body camera footage, social media posts, and smart city technologies make these tasks even more challenging, as personnel are now being asked to compile, review, and manage content from an ever-growing number of sources within the same time requirements. According to GovQA’s recent research, public records fulfillment and compliance complexity has increased over 150% in the last three years alone.
GovQA specializes in compliance software for governments of all levels and is used by more than one third of the largest U.S. cities, more than 80 state agencies, and 45% of the top U.S. counties. They have a proven track record of transforming public records management to make government processes simpler, easier, and more transparent. To date, they’ve completed millions of information requests for nearly 800 government customers. With their public request compliance automation solution, GovQA offers enhanced efficiency to free up workers and yield faster turnaround, redundant request matching to eliminate duplicate work, risk mitigation to protect private information and classified data, flexible customization that enables each customer to tailor the software to suit their unique needs, and cost recovery features to offset the financial burden of fulfilling these requests.
With its addition to Granicus’ Civic Engagement Platform, GovQA accelerates our vision for intelligent, connected digital government experiences for both government agencies and the communities they serve. Today’s announcement follows several other recent expansions to the platform via the addition of Bang the Table and OpenCities earlier this summer. We’re incredibly proud to provide the most comprehensive SaaS cloud platform for the public sector – now being used by governments around the globe to deliver powerful, personalized digital experiences to their residents, driving real community engagement and positive social outcomes. We are pleased to have the GovQA team join us in our ongoing mission.
We warmly welcome our new GovQA colleagues, and we can’t wait to introduce their capabilities to our customers. We hope you’re as excited as we are!
Mark Hynes, Granicus CEO


shelf: science-engineering

title: Detalhes material

text:
Identification of the Aedes aegypti peritrophic matrix protein AeIMUCI as a heme-binding protein.
Autor(es): Devenport Martin; Alvarenga Patricia H; Shao Li; Fujioka Hisashi; Bianconi M Lucia; Oliveira Pedro L; Jacobs-Lorena Marcelo
Resumo: The gene Aedes aegypti intestinal mucin 1 (AeIMUC1) encodes a putative peritrophic matrix (PM) protein that is expressed in the midgut of mosquito larvae and adults and is upregulated in response to exposure to heavy metals. The AeIMUC1 protein has a predicted secretory signal peptide and three putative chitin-binding domains (CBDs) with an intervening mucin-like domain. Immunofluorescence and immunoelectron microscopy experiments established that AeIMUC1 is a bona fide PM protein, and binding of the recombinant protein to chitin was demonstrated in vitro. Previous experiments suggested that the Ae. aegypti PM can bind toxic heme molecules generated during blood digestion. However, the identity of the binding molecule(s) was unknown. Using of heme-agarose beads and spectrophotometric and microcalorimetric titrations, we show that recombinant AeIMUC1 can bind large amounts of heme in vitro, suggesting for the first time a role for a PM protein in heme detoxification during blood digestion. Binding of heme to AeIMUC1 was accompanied by an altered circular dichroism spectrum indicating a change in protein conformation, consistent with an increase in secondary structure. Heme-binding activity was mapped to the AeIMUC1 CBDs, suggesting that these domains possess dual chitin- and heme-binding activity.
Imprenta: Biochemistry, v. 45, n. 31, p. 9540-9549, 2006
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1021/bi0605991
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Biochemistry ; Aedes aegypti - Molecular Structure ; Aedes aegypti - Proteins ; Aedes aegypti - Immunology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2006


shelf: software-docs

title: Intel accessory ah2000jf6gkit 6gb s sas accessory kit single retail

text:
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Intel AH2000JF6GKIT SAS-6.0Gbps (Serial Attached SCSI) Accessory Kit (Cable-Free) For Intel H2000JF Family.
6Gb/s SAS accessories kit (cable-free) for H2000JF family including (1) 6Gb/s SAS bridge board w/ gold finger connection
(1) customized rIOM riser
(1) 6Gb/s SAS module RMS25LB
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shelf: health

title: Caitlinm

text:
There is a common cultural assumption that women talk more than men. If that is true, it may make going to talk therapy easier for women than men. However, much of that is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Therapy for men has many benefits. If it is assumed that girls talk more than boys, perhaps adults spend […]
About Caitlin Mallery
Caitlin Mallery is a freelance writer, mother of four, avid reader, and amateur gardener from the Pacific Northwest. When she is not writing or chauffeuring children hither, thither, and yon, she works as a hospital chaplain.
“Working in spiritual care as a hospital chaplain has given me a window into the ways that physical, mental, and spiritual health intertwine. I take a holistic view of personhood in my writing and life. I bring my training in spiritual direction and former CNA to my writing and hope you find it compassionate and useful.”
You can read more by Caitlin on Substack.
Entries by Caitlin Mallery
Understanding ourselves takes a lifetime. It requires introspection, insightful mentors, and constant change. Who we were as children bears similarities to who we were as teens, who we are as adults, and who we will be when we are elderly. There will also be many differences. Our experiences change us. Many just let it happen, […]
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We are an association of licensed mental health professionals who are experienced in helping people of all ages find healing and wellness with God’s help.
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shelf: finance

title: Should you buy a new car before auto tariffs take effect on april 3

text:
Auto tariffs set to take effect within days pose car buyers with a choice: Do they dash out to dealerships ahead of possible price increases totaling thousands of dollars?
Experts who spoke to ABC News urged customers to seriously consider accelerating their purchase plans, though they cautioned buyers against skipping due diligence such as comparison shopping and researching borrower-friendly loans.
It remains uncertain whether price increases will hit as soon as next week or within months when sellers run out of tariff-free inventory, some experts said, but they pointed to such uncertainty as reason to speed up a purchase.
“You’ll see a lot of people going to dealership lots sooner rather than later because they have no idea when or how much the tariffs will hit them in the wallet,” Joseph McCabe, president and CEO of advisory firm AutoForecast Solutions, told ABC News.
The 25% auto tariffs, set to take effect on April 3, will apply to imported passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, minivans, cargo vans and light trucks, according to a White House statement released after Trump’s Oval Office remarks on Wednesday.
Analysts widely expect the tariffs to raise prices for foreign-made cars, since importers will likely pass along a share of the tax burden to consumers.
Cars produced in the U.S. are also expected to undergo significant price hikes since manufacturers will bear higher costs for imported parts and face an uptick in demand as buyers seek out domestic alternatives, experts previously told ABC News.
“It’s a really complex situation but the bottom line for consumers is that the price of cars will be going up,” Kimberly Palmer, a personal finance expert at NerdWallet, told ABC News.
“If you know you need to buy a car – it’s something you’ve already decided and worked into your budget – then it could make sense to speed up your timeline,” Palmer added.
Aaron Bragman, Detroit bureau chief at Cars.com, put it more succinctly: “Try to get a vehicle now if you can.”
Dan Ives, managing director of equity research at the investment firm Wedbush, predicted general tariff-related price increases for U.S. buyers between $5,000 and $10,000 per vehicle.
The added costs could reach as high as $20,000 per vehicle, Art Wheaton, director of labor studies at Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, who studies the auto industry, told ABC News in a statement.
The scale and timing of price increases will likely vary depending on whether a model or its parts originates in the U.S., as well as a manufacturer’s assessment of its customers’ capacity to absorb higher costs, some experts said.
A potential surge in demand over the coming days or weeks could also push up prices, adding to the urgency of customers on the sidelines and in turn pushing prices even higher, they added.
“If everybody goes out to buy a car, the prices will certainly go up,” Prasad Venkatesh, senior vice president of research and chief innovation officer at the Center for Automotive Research, told ABC News.
The tariffs are also expected to raise prices for used cars, since higher prices for new cars will send many customers seeking pre-owned options, experts said.
After the tariffs take effect, manufacturers may stop producing some low-priced models altogether, McCabe said, since some carmakers lack sufficient profit margins to absorb the tax cost.
“The vehicles that are in the more affordable range – let’s say below $30,000 – they will potentially be squeezed out of the market,” McCabe said.
The decision to hurry up a car purchase carries risk, however.
High interest rates have pushed up borrowing rates for car loans, meaning customers entering the market may take on stiff monthly payments even if the sticker price is relatively low, some experts said.
Typically, car buyers should run credit reports and address any potential errors as a means of pushing down loan rates, Palmer said, but that process usually lasts a matter of weeks. Comparison shopping can also deliver significant savings but a thorough search for offerings takes additional time.
Auto tariffs will raise the price of car repairs and insurance, making it a costly time to own a car, Palmer said.
“Buying a car is such a big financial decision. It’s expensive and it has a huge impact on your finances, so you don’t want to rush if you’re not ready,” Palmer added.


shelf: education

title: Provincial Testing in High School

text:
Provincial Testing in High School
In high school, your child is required by the provincial government to complete two province-wide tests that are overseen by the Education Quality and Accountability Office:
These tests are administered so that your child can demonstrate skills and knowledge of reading, writing and math. These assessments give parents and teachers valuable information about strengths and areas for improvement.
The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Students across Ontario are required to write a literacy test in Grade 10 to ensure they have acquired the reading and writing skills that apply to all subject areas in the provincial curriculum up to the end of Grade 9.
Your child must pass the test in order to graduate and receive a high school diploma. Results of this test are recorded on all student transcripts.
Results can be found on the EQAO website.
What if your child doesn't pass the OSSLT?
Students who do not complete the test successfully will receive additional help to prepare for re-testing the following year. Students who have written the OSSLT twice and have been unsuccessful both times are eligible to fulfill the requirement through the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course offered at our schools. Our principals have the discretion to allow students to enrol in the course before they take the test a second time, if the principal determines it is in the best educational interest of the student. The literacy test can not be retaken once it has been successfully completed.
The OSSLT evaluates students' reading and writing skills based on curriculum expectations in language and communications up to and including Grade 9. A student who is taking a special education program or service and who has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) will receive accommodations that are set out in the IEP and/or are available to the student during his or her regular school work when taking the test.


shelf: home-craft

title: Christmas wreath

text:
Here’s another thing I found when searching through my Christmas fabric box, a placemat I made years ago, and the makings of another one. Which is great because I can show you how I made it without having to make another! If only I can remember how it went together.
The centre block, the Christmas wreath, is a “kind of” nine patch, made up of a centre strip 2 green squares 2.5 inches and a white rectangle 2.5″ by 3.5″. the corner squares are 3.5″. The red border is 2 inches, can’t think why. The chequerboard border is made up of 2.5 inch squares too.
The little square in square blocks I think must have been made up of the bits left over when I made the corner blocks.
I used the stitch and flip method, place a small square on the larger square at the corner, stitch diagonally corner to corner, then cut off all but the seam allowance, and flip over to create a new corner to the block, this block uses that method twice with two different size smaller squares on diagonally opposite corners. I took the opportunity to sew together the two bits I would cut off, simply because it’s easier to sew fiddly little bits while they are still attached to the larger piece.
I copied the holly leaf quilting pattern from a hand bill advert I found, it was a tiny but simple line drawing of a holly leaf with berries, which I had to scale up and transfer to cardboard,cereal box card. I drew round the pattern with a disapearing pen, and machine stitched with gold thread for a little Christmas sparkle. Finally the Christmas wreath block, which is supposed to be a holly wreath is embellished with little red buttons, they are too big to be berries, but smaller ones would have been difficult to source, and I would have needed very many of them to get the balance of colour right.
subsequently I’ve cut some more chequerboard squares and made another Christmas wreath placemat… well I’ve got the top done. The wadding backing and quilting will have to wait till I can get to a shop that sells wadding.
I’m also making something bigger, I’m not sure yet what it will look like, possibly a table runner to go the length of the table or maybe just something for the middle of the table to hide all the table mats, and protect my snowy white table cloths. Watch this space, but don’t hold your breath, it might be ready for next Christmas.


title: Vincent Price Portrait T-Shirt

text:
Vincent Price Portrait T-Shirt
VINCENT PRICE PORTRAIT T-SHIRT
A horror film legend t-shirt available in black cotton.
Looking for a unique and stylish way to pay homage to one of the most iconic actors of all time? Look no further than our Vincent Price T-Shirt, featuring an oil painting-inspired design that captures the essence of this legendary performer.
Vincent Price was a master of horror, known for his chilling performances in classics like "House of Wax," "The Masque of the Red Death," and "The Pit and the Pendulum." He was also a talented artist and collector of art, with a passion for fine art that extended throughout his life.
Our Vincent Price T-Shirt features a stunning oil painting-inspired design that pays tribute to Price's love of art and his iconic status in the horror genre. The design captures his likeness in exquisite detail, with a bold and striking look that is sure to turn heads.
The shirt itself is made from high-quality materials and features a comfortable, breathable fit that is perfect for everyday wear. Whether you're a die-hard Vincent Price fan or simply appreciate his unique style and contributions to cinema, this shirt is the perfect way to show your love for this iconic performer.
Order now and add this Vincent Price T-Shirt to your collection today. It's a must-have for any horror fan or art lover, and is sure to become a conversation starter wherever you go.
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title: Public Service Superannuation Act

text:
Public Service Superannuation Act
Marginal note:Medical examination requirements
31 (1) Subject to subsection (3) but notwithstanding anything else in this Part, any election made by a person who becomes a contributor under this Part
(a) not having been a contributor under Part I of the Superannuation Act immediately prior to January 1, 1954, and
(b) not having been employed in the Public Service, or in the Public Service and as a member of the regular force or of the Force, substantially without interruption for a period of five years immediately prior to the making of the election,
is void, in so far as it is an election to pay for any period of service prior to becoming a contributor, except any period immediately prior to becoming a contributor during which he was employed in the Public Service, unless the person by whom the election is made has been medically examined, as prescribed in the regulations.
Marginal note:Failure to pass medical examination
(2) Notwithstanding anything in this Part, when a contributor to whom subsection (1) applies has been medically examined, as prescribed in the regulations, and has failed to pass the examination, neither the contributor nor the contributor’s survivor or children shall, in respect of any service of the contributor to which the election referred to in subsection (1) relates, become entitled to any benefit under this Part other than a return of contributions unless the contributor continues to be employed in the Public Service for a further period of not less than five years from the time of the examination or is again medically examined, as prescribed in the regulations, and passes the examination.
Marginal note:Prohibited elections
(3) Notwithstanding anything in this Part, any election, in so far as it is an election
(a) to pay for any period of service described in clause 6(1)(b)(iii)(K) or (L),
(b) under paragraph 20(1)(b), in the case of an election made after one year after the person by whom the election is made becomes employed in operational service, or
(c) under subsection 39(6),
is void unless the person by whom the election is made has passed a medical examination, as prescribed in the regulations, within such time immediately before or after the making of the election as is prescribed in the regulations.
- R.S., 1985, c. P-36, s. 31
- 1992, c. 46, s. 16
- 1999, c. 34, s. 81
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title: What is hybrid inverter

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A hybrid inverter is a relatively new technology in the solar industry. The hybrid inverter is designed to offer the benefits of a regular inverter coupled with the flexibility of a battery inverter. It is a great option for homeowners looking to install a solar system that includes a home energy storage system.
The Design of a Hybrid Inverter
A hybrid inverter combines a solar inverter’s functions and a battery storage inverter into one. Consequently, it can manage power produced by the solar array, the solar battery storage, and power from the grid.
In the traditional solar inverter, direct current (DC) from the solar panels is converted into alternating current (AC) to power your home. It also ensures that excess energy from the solar panels can be fed directly into the grid.
When you install a battery storage system, you have to get a battery inverter, which converts DC power in the batteries into AC power for your home.
A hybrid inverter combines the functions of the two inverters above. Even better, the hybrid inverter can draw from the grid to charge the battery storage system during periods of low solar intensity. Consequently, it ensures your home is never without power.
The Main Functions of a Hybrid Inverter
A hybrid inverter has four main functions. These are:
A hybrid inverter can send power to the grid during excess production from the solar panels. For grid-tied solar systems, it acts as a way to store excess power in the grid. Depending on the utility provider, system owners can expect some compensation, either in direct payment or credits, to offset their bills.
Charging Battery Storage
A hybrid inverter can also charge excess solar power into the battery storage unit. It ensures that cheap solar power is available for later use when grid power is going for a premium. Additionally, it ensures the home is powered even during outages at night.
Solar Load Consumption
In some cases, the battery storage is full. However, the solar panels are still producing power. In such an instance, the hybrid inverter could direct power from the solar array directly into the home. Such a situation minimizes the use of grid power, which can lead to huge savings on utility bills.
Modern hybrid inverters come with a curtailment feature. They can reduce the output from the solar array to prevent it from overloading the battery system or the grid. That is often a last resort and is used as a safety measure to ensure the stability of the grid.
The Benefits of a Hybrid Inverter
An inverter is designed to convert DC power from solar panels or battery storage into usable AC power for your home. With a hybrid inverter, these basic functions are taken to a new level of efficiency. Some of the benefits of using a hybrid inverter are:
Hybrid inverters can work with a variety of different-sized battery storage systems. They can also work efficiently with different battery types, which makes them a convenient option for people who plan the size of their solar system later.
Simplicity of Use
Hybrid inverters come with intelligent software backed by a simple user interface. Consequently, they are extremely easy to use, even for anyone without advanced technical skills.
Bi-Directional Power Conversion
With a traditional inverter, the solar storage system is charged using either DC power from the solar panels or AC power from the grid converted into DC power during low solar intensity. The inverter then needs to convert it back to AC power for use in the home to release power from the batteries.
With a hybrid inverter, both functions can be done using a single device. It can convert DC power from the solar array into AC power for your home. Additionally, it can convert grid power into DC power to charge the batteries.
Optimal Power Regulation
Solar intensity fluctuates throughout the day, which can lead to surges and dips in power from the solar array. A hybrid inverter will intelligently balance the whole system to ensure safety.
Optimized Power Monitoring
Modern hybrid inverters like the ROYPOW Euro-Standard Hybrid Inverter come with monitoring software that tracks output from the solar system. It features an app that displays the information from the solar system, allowing users to make adjustments where necessary.
Optimal Battery Charging
Modern hybrid inverters are fitted with Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT) technology. The technology checks the output from the solar panels and matches it to the battery system’s voltage.
It ensures that there is optimal power output and conversion of DC voltage into the best charge for the charging voltage for the batteries. MPPT technology ensures that the solar system runs efficiently even during periods of reduced solar intensity.
How Do Hybrid Inverters Compare to String and Micro Inverters?
String inverters are a common option for small-scale solar systems. However, they suffer from an inefficiency problem. If one of the panels in the solar array loses sunlight, the whole system becomes inefficient.
One of the solutions developed for the string inverter problem was micro inverters. The inverters are mounted on each solar panel. That allows the users to track the performance of each panel. Micro inverters can be fitted to a combiner, which allows them to send power to the grid.
In general, both microinverters and string inverters have serious deficiencies. Additionally, they are more complex and require numerous additional components. That creates multiple potential points of failure and can lead to additional maintenance costs.
Do You Need Battery Storage To Use a Hybrid Inverter?
A hybrid inverter is designed to work with a solar system connected to a home energy storage system. However, it is not a requirement to make optimal use of the hybrid inverter. It works well without a battery system and will simply direct excess power into the grid.
If your energy credits are high enough, it could lead to huge savings that ensure the solar system pays for itself faster. It is a great tool for maximizing the benefits of solar energy without investing in a battery backup solution.
However, if you are not using a home energy storage solution, you are missing out on one of the main benefits of the hybrid inverter. A major reason why solar system owners opt for hybrid inverters is their ability to compensate for power outages by charging batteries.
How Long Do Hybrid Inverters Last?
The lifetime of a hybrid inverter can vary based on various factors. However, a good hybrid inverter will last for up to 15 years. The figure can vary based on the specific brand and use cases. A hybrid inverter from a reputable brand will also have a comprehensive warranty. Consequently, your investment is protected until the system pays itself through unparalleled efficiency.
A hybrid power inverter has numerous benefits over existing inverters. It is a modern system designed for the modern solar system user. It comes with a phone app that allows owners to monitor how their solar system works.
Consequently, they can understand their power consumption habits and optimize them to reduce electricity costs. Despite being relatively young, it is a proven technology approved for use by millions of solar system owners globally.


title: Fedora 29 server installation guide

text:
Fedora has recently released the Fedora 29 server edition armed with a lot of changes from the previous edition. The newer version of Fedora 29 server enables developers to test programs on various systems easily along with improvise the performance of the system in embedded devices too. In this article, we’ll take a look at the new features released with fedora 29 server and a step-by-step installation guide to install Fedora 29 server.
Fedora 29 Server Edition – New Features
Fedora 29 utilizes modularity to allow developers to install multiple versions of the same software to be installed on the same OS, For developers, this greatly eases writing and testing web applications, as it makes it possible to target different versions for development. This feature was introduced on the Server edition of Fedora 28, but is now available on all editions of Fedora 29.
Improved performance on embedded devices
Fedora 29 comes with improvised support for ZRAM for ARMv7 and v8. And with this support, RAM is utilized in a more efficient manner and the server can also hold many more pages in the compressed swap when compared with the previous Fedora edition. And this feature finds great use on Raspberry Pi and SBCs powered by ARM that comes with only a limited RAM allocation. ZRAM is also known to increase the lifetime of microSD cards.
Great updates for Daily users
With the launch of Fedora 29, users who work with the server day to day tend to benefit a lot as the new edition has come with great updates that would reduce their workload to a great extent. Previously XZ and GZIP were used for compressing DNF repository metadata that could be time consuming in slower connections, but Zchunk is used now that downloads only the updates made to the metadata and not the entire catalog. Other updates have been made in various applications as many have upgraded to their latest versions including Python 3.7, Ruby on Rails (RoR) 5.2, Golang 1.11, GCC 2.28 and Perl 5.28 etc.
Step-by-Step Guide to Install Fedora 29 Server Edition
Step 1) Download Fedora Server 29 edition
First and foremost, you need to download the fedora 29 server edition iso file, to download click here.
Step 2) Create a Bootable Disk
To install Fedora 29 server in your system, you need to create a bootable disk. Copy the downloaded ISO file into your USB/DVD/CD disk and burn the disk to create a bootable disk.
Step 3) Welcome Screen
Once you boot using the bootable disk, you can see the fedora 29 server and choose “Install Fedora 29” to continue
Step 4) Choose your Language
In the next screen, you’ll be asked to choose your language. Choose the language of your choice and click “Continue”
Step 5) Installation Summary
Installation summary is the section that allows you to configure various settings including your keyboard setting, installation destination, choose installation source, set date & time etc. Now choose Keyboard and you will be taken to the keyboard layout screen
Step 6) Keyboard Layout
Choose the keyboard layout you prefer and click “Done”. By default, English (US) is selected
Step 7) Choose Your Date & Time
Now you will be taken to installation summary screen, click Date & Time and you’ll be taken to Date & time screen. Here choose your date and time settings.
Step 8) Choose Installation Destination
Here you’ll see the installed disks in your system. You can choose any of the listed disks or add a new disk by clicking the “Add disk” button or if you want manual configuration, click either on “Custom” or choose automatic to let the installer partition automatically.
In tutorial I will demonstrate how to create manual partition by selecting the custom option.
Click on Done, you will get below screen.
I will create LVM based partitions on 39 GB disk, to start creating partition click on + symbol. I am going to create following partitions
- /boot = 2 GB (ext4 File System)
- / = 15 GB (ext4 File System)
- /var = 10 GB (ext4 File System)
- Swap = 2GB
Let’s create our first partition as /boot
In the Next Window Select “Device Type” as LVM, File system Type as ext4 and it will also create Fedora as a Volume Group, though you can also change the Volume Group Name. In my case I am changing the Volume Group name as “Volgrp”
To create next partition click on + symbol specify the mount point and Size
Similarly create /var and Swap partition of Size 10 GB and 2 GB respectively.
Once you are done with partition creations then click on “Done” option and then choose “Accept Changes”
In the next window, click on “Begin installation” to start the installation, Here you can change Software Selection, by default “Fedora Server Edition” packages are selected, if want to change the software to be installed then click on “Software Selection” tab and select the appropriate software. In my case, I am taking it as default.
Step 9) Begin installation and set root password
Once you are all set, click “Begin installation”. And you’ll be asked to set the password for root and create a new user for Fedora 29 Server.
Click on “Root Password“, you can specify the root password to secure your Fedora 29 server. Provide a password of your choice and click “Done”
Click On “User Creation” and you’ll be taken to the user creation screen. Provide details like your full name, username, password and click “Done”
Step 10) Reboot system after successful installation
Once the installation is completed successfully, installer will prompt us to reboot the system,
Click “Reboot” to restart your system. And once your system gets rebooted, it will ask for your username and password. Provide the username and password you just created and you’ll be logged into Fedora 29 Server edition and start enjoying the features of Fedora 29 server.
This confirms that Fedora 29 Server has been installed successfully, that’s all from this article, please do share your feedback and comments.


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(RxWiki News) One of the most important parts of medical science in pregnancy has been showing the effects of the maternal environment on the developing child.
Folic acid, now found in nearly every type of grain product, is one of the most important nutrients for the developing brain.
Research recently published examined the link between the government-mandated addition of folic acid to many foods found that afterwards, the rates of severe anatomical disorders of the brain decreased, as predicted.
What wasn't predicted was finding that some types of childhood cancer also became less common.
"Ask your doctor about nutrition in pregnancy. "
The study authors used the data from a 22 year period, noting the changes in 1992, after recommendations for all women to include folic acid in their diet, and again another change when the FDA mandated folic acid fortification in 1998.
Specifically, rates of Wilm's tumor, which is a childhood cancer of the kidney, a brain tumor known as primitive neuroectodermal tumors unique to children, and anatomical defects of the brain and spine all had significant and sustained decreases over this time period.
"We found that Wilms' tumor rates increased from 1986 to 1997 and decreased thereafter, which is an interesting finding since the downward change in the trend coincides exactly with folic acid fortification," Kimberly Johnson, PhD, stated.
Johnson went on to explain,"PNET rates increased from 1986 to 1993 and decreased thereafter. This change in the trend does not coincide exactly with folic acid fortification, but does coincide nicely with the 1992 recommendation for women of childbearing age to consume 400 micrograms of folic acid daily."
The National Cancer Institute's landmark cancer study, the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) has been in effect since 1973 and has been invaluable in discovering trends in cancer diagnosis.
Initially there was concern that fortifying foods with this nutrient would cause unintended problems, but so far the data seems to be positive.
"[The data shows] that folic acid fortification does not appear to be increasing rates of childhood cancers, which is good news," Julie Ross, PhD and study author concluded.
While more studies are needed before definite conclusions about the proper amount of folic acid needed, and to eliminate confounding variables, the link appears fairly straightforward at first glance.
The study was published in the journal Pediatrics on May 21, 2012.
Financial disclosures were not made publicly available.


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About Mark Cain Properties Group
Comprised of the namesake and Team Leader, Mark Cain, along with four highly-talented agents — Stan Williams, Brayden Knutson, Kennedy Upton, and Pilar Calvoz Cordon — this group of real estate professionals works collaboratively together to achieve their client’s real estate goals. Combined, this diverse team of agents represents decades of experience and the closing of hundreds of successful transactions. Each agent contributes their own strength, style, perspective and personality to help create a successful outcome for each home seller and buyer.
Why We Sell Real Estate: We are passionate and we care! We care about where and how you live, we care about your investment, and we care about your privacy and security. We do everything we can to create a positive and pleasant experience, and we work hard to maximize the value of your real estate investment.
How We Do It: Extensive experience in your market area, a team-driven approach, careful data analysis and strategic marketing plans have been a winning combination for developing successful partnerships and satisfied clients.
What We Do: We create a comprehensive marketing plan designed specifically for your home, utilizing professional photography (still photos, interior videography, drone photography, and videos), print advertising, (direct mail, luxury real estate magazines, and newspaper ads), a social media campaign (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), private realtor Facebook groups, company and cross-brokerage realtor networking affiliations, open house events for agents and the public, periodic market updates, showing activity and feedback reports, and many other things as described in the following pages. Our goal is to provide your home with the broadest possible range of exposure with regular and consistent frequency.


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Students at St Joseph's learn from a team of professional and supportive teachers.
Our teachers are highly skilled and passionate about providing the best learning opportunities for every student. Our commitment to best teaching and learning practice is supported by an extensive professional development program for all staff.
As part of the school’s commitment to educating the whole person, students have access to specialist dance, sport and music teachers. St Joseph's provides students with a high quality education that prepares them for their future.
It is the quality of our teachers that makes all the difference.
Instructional Leaders play an important role at St Joseph's in improving teaching and learning opportunities for our students. Our two Instructional Leaders, one for K-2 and another for Years 3-6, work with teachers and students, to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
They are focused on supporting teacher learning, monitoring student progress, and creating and supporting student learning goals.
Our teachers are lifelong learners too
The majority of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese teachers have more than five years of teaching experience and hold two or more professional qualifications. We invest in continuous staff training, through our own in-house professional learning programs, to coaching, to hosting guest speakers and sharing best practice with other school systems and industry partners.
We encourage personal development, with a significant number of our teachers holding a Masters Degree and many more in the process of obtaining additional qualifications. Our support staff are also very experienced with outstanding skills and in many cases, specialised training.
If you wish to make an appointment with a member of the leadership team or a teacher please contact St Joseph's weekdays during school hours on 4726 4200 or use our contact form.


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Period properties are defined by the presence of traditional wooden sash windows, which add to the overall elegance and sophistication of the building. If yours are rattling, decaying, and poorly insulated, don’t worry; they can be fixed, and doing so would not only improve the look of your house but will also increase its worth.
In extreme cases, it is only recommended that substitute windows, such as when a window is totally beyond repair. However, there are very few situations where damage and rot cannot be fixed by a professional with the appropriate expertise and equipment. At Box Sash Window Repair Company, we believe in repair first rather than replacement.
Here’s how you can go about fixing your sash windows.
1. Decay of Timber
Timber sash windows may rot and decay due to exposure to the sun and water, but fortunately, even the most rotting of frames can be repaired. Damage to the wood may generally be repaired by cutting and splicing fresh pieces of wood into the existing structure.
This method of cutting and splicing previous decayed sills and window parts is pretty efficient as it gets the job done in very little time. After that, owners must keep uptight eh maintenance, and their windows will last them a long, long time. If you are unsure whether your window is rotten or not, try doing a test by pressing the wood. If it’s decayed, it might feel spongy and soft to you.
Most wood sash window experts now give the option of replacing single glazing with double glazing, allowing you to enhance your house’s energy savings while still preserving its original character. ‘Historic glass,’ on the other hand, cannot be scrapped and replaced.
These new types of glass are generally thinner than conventional double glazing, allowing them to be installed into the frames’ existing glazing bars, causing significant damage.
Those living in England would know how rain and risky weather is an art of our lives at this point. However, that does not mean we should fall victim to nature every time. This is why draught-proofing is yet another famous repair method used for box sash windows in England. Through the process of draught-proofing, many risky situations can n be tackled while ensuring that the house’s efficiency is at its fullest.
Maintenance and Upkeep
With the right amount of maintenance and upkeep, you will not feel the need for extensive repair work. At Box Sash Window Company, we believe in repairing rather than replacement. This is done to preserve the charm of your home while increasing functionality. The methods mentioned above are some of the most common types of repair work to improve the performance or aesthetics of box sash windows.


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Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Akame ga Kill with Volume 1! This captivating manga series is a must-have for any fan of action, adventure, and unforgettable storytelling.
In this first volume, you'll embark on a gripping journey alongside Tatsumi, a young warrior from a small village who dreams of making it big in the capital. Little does he know, his life is about to take a dramatic turn as he encounters Night Raid, a group of assassins fighting against the corrupt Empire.
As Tatsumi joins forces with Night Raid, he discovers the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of the Empire. Filled with intense battles, unexpected plot twists, and complex characters, Akame ga Kill is a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Written by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro, this manga series showcases their incredible talent and attention to detail. The artwork beautifully captures the intensity of the action scenes and the depth of the characters' emotions, bringing the story to life in a truly captivating way.
Follow Tatsumi as he navigates the treacherous world of assassins, forming powerful bonds and facing unimaginable challenges along the way. With its unique blend of fantasy, suspense, and political intrigue, Akame ga Kill will leave you craving for more.
Whether you're a long-time manga enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Akame ga Kill Volume 1 is a must-read. Dive into this enthralling tale today and experience the thrilling world of Night Raid and the Empire like never before.
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Open Salawu honoured by CCII, praises Gov Makinde on infrastructural development
The Chairman of the Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency, Engr Muftau Open Salawu has heaped commendations on Governor Seyi Makinde for what he described as his impressive efforts in project delivery assuring all zones of the state of even development.
Engr Open Salawu made this disclosure during his conferment with the prestigious award of “Champion of Ibadan Development” by the Ibadan apex socio-cultural organisation, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), held at the Ibadan House.
In his remark, Engr Open Salawu acknowledged Ibadan’s longstanding infrastructure needs and thus praised Governor Engr Seyi Makinde’s exceptional efforts in upgrading the city’s infrastructure, emphasizimg “this has set him apart from previous governors from Ibadan.”
Open Salawu who is Babalaje of Ogbomoso further said, “As Chairman of the Project Performance Monitoring Agency, I can confidently say that Governor Engr Seyi Makinde is relentless in driving project delivery. I assure all zones in Oyo state that they will receive their fair share of infrastructure development.”
He noted that Ibadan is presently undergoing a remarkable transformation, citing some major infrastructure projects including the Circular Road, Ladoke Akintola Airport, and intracity road resurfacing stretching over 100km. “The surge in real estate development further underscores Ibadan’s growth, marking this period as one of its most prosperous times,” he added.
Open Salawu speaking on the Ladoke Akintola Airport, stressed “the project is designed to transform the airport into a modern, world-class facility, enhancing travel experiences, boosting economic growth, attracting investments, and empowering the people of Oyo state.”
He assured the ongoing Circular road mega project named after former Governor Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja would improve connectivity in Ibadan and drive investment.
“The 110 km Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road which is designed to encircle the entirety of Ibadan will strategically link the Ibadan-Ife Expressway, the Moniya Train Station, Ibadan Inland Dry Port, the proposed Oluyole Free Trade Zone and different parts of the Ibadan Metropolis. The Circular Road will also ease the flow of traffic in strategic locations in the metropolis as well as drive more development in Oyo state.”
He also informed, “Additionally, numerous projects are underway in the education and healthcare sectors, further solidifying Ibadan’s growth trajectory.”
Expressing appreciation for the award, he disclosed, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the leadership and members of CCII, led by President General, Bar. Chief Sulaimon Ajewole, for the honour bestowed upon me as Champion of Ibadan Development. Special thanks to Chief Bayo Oyero, Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland, for presenting the award.”
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) is an umbrella body for all the socio-cultural societies/clubs of Ibadan extraction both at home and in diaspora. One of the main objectives for its formation is to provide a forum for the coordination and harmonization of the development efforts of the constituent societies towards the promotion of economic, social, education and cultural interest of Ibadanland with a view to achieving the fullest measure of effectiveness.


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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-T5 Comparison
The X-T5 outshines the X-Pro3 in several aspects. Despite being released more recently in 2022, the X-T5 has a lower launch price of $1699 compared to the X-Pro3’s $1799 price tag from 2019. This makes the X-T5 a more budget-friendly option.
The X-Pro3, however, is lighter at 497g (1.10lbs) and has a more compact size (141 x 83 x 46mm) than the X-T5, which weighs 557g (1.23lbs) and measures 130 x 91 x 64mm. This makes the X-Pro3 more portable and easier to carry around.
Taking all factors into consideration, the Fujifilm X-T5 offers better value for money due to its higher score and lower price. Meanwhile, the Fujifilm X-Pro3 is ideal for those who prioritize portability and a compact design.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-T5 Overview and Optics
The Fujifilm X-T5 outperforms the Fujifilm X-Pro3 in optics with a score of 81/100 compared to the X-Pro3’s 67/100. Both cameras share some common specifications, such as the CMOS sensor type, APS-C sensor size, and the Fujifilm X lens mount. Despite these similarities, there are key differences that make the X-T5 a superior choice in terms of optics.
The X-T5 has a higher megapixel count at 40, which allows for better image resolution compared to the X-Pro3’s 26 megapixels. This means the X-T5 captures more detail and produces higher quality images. Additionally, the X-T5 has a faster shooting speed of 15 frames per second (fps), compared to the X-Pro3’s 11 fps. This faster speed allows for improved performance when capturing fast-moving subjects or shooting in burst mode.
Another advantage of the X-T5 is its image stabilization feature, which the X-Pro3 lacks. Image stabilization helps to reduce camera shake and blurry images, especially when shooting handheld or in low light conditions. This feature further enhances the X-T5’s performance and versatility.
While the X-Pro3 may not excel in optics compared to the X-T5, it still delivers quality images with its 26-megapixel sensor and 11 fps shooting speed. However, the absence of image stabilization makes it less versatile and suitable for certain shooting conditions.
Considering the differences in optics, the Fujifilm X-T5 stands as the better choice for photographers seeking higher resolution images, faster shooting speeds, and image stabilization. While the X-Pro3 still offers good performance, the X-T5’s superior optics make it the more versatile option for various photography scenarios.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-T5 Video Performance
The Fujifilm X-Pro3 emerges as the winner in the video capabilities comparison with a score of 91/100, while the Fujifilm X-T5 trails behind with a score of 87/100. Both cameras share some common specifications, including time-lapse functionality built in, providing users with the ability to create stunning time-lapse videos effortlessly.
The X-Pro3 excels in video performance primarily due to its higher maximum video frame rate of 120fps, compared to the X-T5’s 60fps. This enables the X-Pro3 to capture smoother slow-motion footage and provides more flexibility for videographers during post-production. The camera also boasts a 4K maximum video resolution with dimensions of 4096 x 2160, ensuring high-quality video output.
On the other hand, the X-T5 surpasses the X-Pro3 in terms of maximum video resolution, offering an impressive 6K resolution with dimensions of 6240 x 4160. This higher resolution allows for more detailed footage and greater flexibility during post-production, such as cropping or zooming without losing quality. However, the lower maximum frame rate of 60fps may limit its slow-motion capabilities.
Taking these factors into account, the Fujifilm X-Pro3 is the superior choice for videographers seeking smoother slow-motion footage and a balance between resolution and frame rate. The Fujifilm X-T5, with its higher resolution, may appeal to those prioritizing detail and post-production flexibility over slow-motion capabilities. Each camera has its unique strengths, and the ideal choice will depend on the specific needs and preferences of the user.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-T5 Features and Benefits
The Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the Fujifilm X-T5 both score 85/100 in features, making them equal in this aspect. However, there are some differences between the two cameras that may affect a buyer’s decision.
Both cameras have a 3-inch screen, touchscreen capabilities, flip screens, and lack GPS. They also both have WIFI and Bluetooth capabilities. These common features make them quite similar in terms of usability and connectivity.
The X-Pro3 has a screen resolution of 1,620,000 dots, while the X-T5 has a marginally better screen resolution of 1,840,000 dots. This means that the X-T5 provides a slightly clearer and sharper display, which can be helpful for photographers when reviewing their shots or navigating the camera’s settings.
On the other hand, the X-Pro3 does not have any distinct advantages over the X-T5 in terms of features. Both cameras are on par with each other, making the choice between them more dependent on other factors, such as design, price, or personal preference.
In conclusion, the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the Fujifilm X-T5 are evenly matched in terms of features. The X-T5 has a slightly better screen resolution, but this difference may not be significant enough to sway a buyer’s decision. Ultimately, the choice between these two cameras will depend on factors beyond their features, such as individual needs and preferences.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-T5 Storage and Battery
The Fujifilm X-T5 emerges as the winner in the storage and battery category with a score of 76/100, compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro3’s score of 71/100. Both cameras have two memory card slots and accept SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. They also both support USB charging.
The X-T5 outperforms the X-Pro3 in battery life, offering 580 shots compared to the X-Pro3’s 400 shots. The X-T5 uses the NP-W235 battery type, which contributes to its longer battery life. On the other hand, the X-Pro3 has the advantage of being compatible with UHS-II memory cards, providing faster read and write speeds than the UHS-I cards used by the X-T5.
In terms of storage and battery, the Fujifilm X-T5 is the better choice due to its longer battery life. However, the X-Pro3’s UHS-II compatibility may be a deciding factor for those who prioritize faster memory card performance.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-T5 â€“ Our Verdict
Are you still undecided about which camera is right for you? Have a look at these popular comparisons that feature the Fujifilm X-Pro3 or the Fujifilm X-T5:


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Etiqueta del plugin: flickr
Photos Flickr provides for basic browsing of a Flickr photo stream from within a WordPress blog.
Create Flickr Images. More than 10 images
Embed Pro Flickr helps you customize Flickr photos embedded in your WordPress site, improving user experience, performance and SEO.
A simple plugin that nicely formats content imported to your blog from social media sites such as YouTube and Flickr
A social reactions ( comments, like, favs, etc. ) importer.
Access Flickr with other known IPs pointing to these same hosts!
This plugin allows you to insert an image gallery retrieving images from Flickr.
flicknpress is a WordPress plugin that lets you attach a cropped photo from Flickr right inside your blog post.
This plugin was created for those people who are unsatisfied with image resizing capabilites of wordpress uploader. It uses services from flickr.
This plugin uses Flickr API to import comments from you Flickr photostream photos to a post of your choice in your Wordpress Blog.
Use this plugin to display your Flickr photosets on your WordPress site.
Automatically post your flickr images to wordpress by tags.
Flickr photo oembed extracted in larger size, for wide and responsible themes.
Easily get photos from flickr based on a photo, photoset or group ID, a gallery URL or a search text or tag.
Add a mosaic from a flickr feed on your blog
A WordPress plugin for grabbing images and image info from SmugMug, Flickr, Picasa etc RSS feeds.
flickr_eyecandy is a very simple Wordpress Plugin.
This plugin shows a small toolbar over photos from Flickr embedded in your post. The toolbar buttons show Location, EXIF and lots more in a Thickbox


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*DO NOT use on cats*
Our pets are part of our family. To ensure they get the best treatment they deserve, that includes saving them from pesky flies and ticks. Our insect repellent for horses and dogs is 100% natural and is composed of essential oils such as camphor, pine needles, eucalyptus, geranium and lemon. Not only does it fight ticks and flies but they also repel mosquitoes, stable flies, horn flies, facial flies etc.
Please use only on dog and horses outside, spray a thin layer on the entire body of dog or horse about 30 cm (one foot) away from the animal. The spray will repel insects for up to two hours, do not go over two sprays per day.
Do not use on dogs or horses 12 weeks or younger, speak to your veterinarian before use if your dog or horse is pregnant, sick, old, nursing, are on medication or being treated with a pesticide. Avoid contact with eyes, if your dog or horse starts to show signs of an allergic reaction discontinue use and bathe with a mixture of gentle soap and water, then rinse pet off with plenty of water. If the reaction continues, please seek veterinary assistance immediately and bring a spray bottle with to the vet.
For Humans: Keep out of reach of children, avoid contact with eyes, mouth, open sores and face. If swallowed, please contact poison control or doctor for treatment advice. Do not induce vomiting unless recommended by poison control or doctor, do not give liquids or if unconscious do not offer anything to mouth. If contact with eye slowly and gently rinse with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contacts if present, then continue rinsing eye. Contact poison control or doctor for treatment advice, when seeking medical attention take the spray bottle with you.
Lemon: 0.64%, Eucalyptus: 0.64%, Pine Needle: 0.64%, Geranium: 0.64%, Champhor: 0.21%


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The world of entrepreneurship news is a complex one, with people ever ready to give their two cents on how you should be running your business/VC fund/incubator. Here’s our wrap of what we’re reading on where skilled foreign workers should be looking rather than Silicon Valley, how privacy woes are now extending to homes getting ‘smarter’, and a little something to lighten the end of the working week.
Get paid to look after yourself. Well, not literally, but this Harvard Business Review article nicely outlines how patients need a more active role in their healthcare. Get some electronic health records, smart scheduling systems, open data exchange allowing personal health information to go from one provider to another (rather than you hawking those x-rays around), wearables, care management apps and being connected to care teams.
Cannabis, potatoes or grapes - which could be the pot of gold for Lebanon? Getting farmers to move away from lucrative business of cannabis (in 2012 UN statistics said that the country was one of the world’s main sources) and more towards potatoes and grapes. However, if legal elsewhere in the world, why not in Lebanon? Economist Marwan Iskandar says in this BBC radio report that the market could be worth about $4 billion - providing income to farmers and job opportunities for refugees.
Privacy is a concern, duh. The US-based privacy consultants for businesses, Truste, has released some data on UK and US homeowners and their worries about privacy online. With the exponential rise of ‘smart’ applications (nanny cams, home security systems, gesture recognition systems) in the home and our vehicles this concern is increasing. Didn’t anyone see that episode of Mr Robot with the smart home? Just sayin’.
Wamda of the week: if at first you don’t succeed… Stars of Science was back and this time it was tense. Sadeem Qdaisat, a Jordanian scientist, was lucky to win. Not only was he rejected from the show on his first attempt back on season six but his victory came from winning the audience vote, not the judges. He won the public over with a solution to the manual testing of chromosomes.
Food delivery blues. As food ordering, delivery, and booking is one of the sectors heating up in MENA at the moment take a moment to check out what’s been going on with uber successful US-based Munchery. Apparently they’re throwing away a lot of food, at least three top executives have left in the last year, there have been costly marketing campaigns and a lack of transparency around customer churn have caused staff to leave. A case of too much too soon or simply an unwinnable market for those with billion dollar ambitions?
There’s more than one actor out there. A cybercrime actor that is. Admiral Michael S. Rogers, director of the NSA, talked to the Wall Street Journal about what CEOs should be worried about when it comes to cyber security threats. They look at the Sony hack of 2014 (resulting in good private and public sector collaboration), Wikileaks email leaks and ‘state actors’ - countries that launch cyber attacks. So take note, what are you and your CIO or CDIO talking about?
Little guys and joint ventures. International joint ventures (IJV) - the marrying up of two companies to benefit from each other’s expertise or market access - are popular. And for SMEs and startups they are a great way to move forward, however, as this article points out, there are clashes that often see collaborations failing. This ‘road map’, which takes key points from a Swedish scientist’s report on one particular IJV, is a great starting point if you’re thinking for collaboration any time soon.
Silicon Valley or Canada? With Trump soon to be in power it’s being muted that Silicon Valley might no longer be so attractive to the numbers of foreign skilled workers that usually head there. Renewed focus on the H-1B visa came at the start of November. The tech relies heavily on it and has wanted to expand it. Now it could be even tougher. So, instead, there’s talk of China and Canada being the alternative. Can they add Middle East to the list also?
One last cautionary tale, from the world of fashion. For a while Nasty Gal was a darling of the bedroom business goes to billions but now it has fallen by the waste side. The clothing site, which started on Ebay in 2006, has filed for bankruptcy. Founder Sophia Amoruso had already stepped down from her role as chief exec in 2015.
Feature image via Beige Photos, Flickr.


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The Paluxy River in Dinosaur Valley Nationwide Park in Texas has dried up because of heat temperatures and lack of rainfall, exposing dinosaur footprints which might be 110 million years outdated.
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• Additionally learn: Dinosaur stays have been found for the primary time in Chile
• Additionally learn: In accordance with a examine, the T-Rex’s sharp enamel have been coated by lips
It was a gaggle of volunteers who found these big footprints, which a park director described as a “treasure,” CNN reviews.
“It’s thrilling to see one thing nobody has seen earlier than,” says Paul Barker. I assumed I had seen all of the dinosaur tracks, however given the droughts of the final two years and the exhausting work of our volunteers, it’s unimaginable.”
Park consultants decided that these tracks got here from an Acrocanthosaurus, a carnivorous bipedal predator thought to weigh seven tons, and a Sauroposeidon, an enormous herbivore that might have been as much as 18 meters tall and weighed 44 tons.
“It’s vital to level out that the drought doesn’t magically make the tracks seem in nice situation,” knowledgeable Glen Kuban, who has labored on the park for greater than 40 years, tells CNN. It generally takes a number of weeks till the marks are correctly lightened.”
This website, about an hour south of Dallas, has seen a number of dinosaur-related discoveries made in recent times.
Mr. Kuban additionally organized the cleansing and mapping of North America’s longest dinosaur monitor within the park final yr, with greater than 130 footprints.


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English Cottage Kitchen Style ( from my pinterest) |
" A gentle and calming blend of herbs commonly used to soothe the nerves, including organic Chamomile flowers, organic Spearmint leaf, organic Lavender flowers, organic Cinnamon bark, organic Passionflower, and organic Rose petals. A wonderful beverage for meditation and quiet moments."
I've set up a coffee and tea station on my buffer under my newly hung corbels! I've got all sorts of teas in the jar, pumpkin spice coffee, cinnamon, raw sugar and Peace Tea at the ready...
Now that you've got your tea, I have something fun to show you! We've been finishing up some of our odds and ends projects in our own English Style Cottage Kitchen!
My corbels are finally painted and hung beneath my FREE yard sale cabinet which I painted black.
I love, love, love English Style decorating because it's eclectic and fun! It marries the old with the new and embraces collections galore. English style decorating allows a house to become a home over long stretches of time, ultimately creating a welcoming, casual, and comfortable, yet very personal atmosphere. Isn't that what homemaking is all about?
In this photo alone I've staged items from yard sales, antique stores, southern living, an art studio, gifts from friends and family,Walmart and TJ. Maxx to create a beverage center in my kitchen.
Don't be afraid to mix and match styles, time periods and re-purpose when ever you can! If you like it, it goes!
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As a second evocation from forthcoming album "White Hart!", Ireland's finest SLIDHR present 'What The Gauntlet Bestows'. This perfectly executed new composition convinces with full blown Black Metal fanaticism and carefully interwoven passages of ominous calm. Listen here and on our YT channel:
Composer J. Deegan notes:
"Given that the first single and title track is probably the most musically direct and aggressive track on the album, it is easy to see why this one sounds a lot more diverse. The core is still somewhat brutal and straightforward but branching out to avoid fatigue. Some bands can do brutality from beginning to end but that is not really our thing. As with almost all SLIDHR tracks, this one began with me figuring out stuff on guitar. It's my main and my favorite instrument to write on. When I compose a song, I try to let it develop as I write but also not overthink. The last section of this one was a result of my fondness for stuff like BATHORY and ISENGARD. Heavy, catchy folkish vibes. We have visited this before but there's always room for more of this stuff. Lyrically, this one deals with those who are too weak to stand for what they believe in and are content to live a life of servitude to tyranny. Weaklings who are happy to do as they are commanded for fear of the master's whip. Perhaps for some the years of punishment will result in a breaking point."
Find all info about the album here.


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After its summer hiatus, the Santa Clarita Planning Commission returns to the dais Tuesday to discuss the annexation of the Tesoro del Valle community.
Commissioners will look at the city’s proposed general plan amendment and prezone that supports the annexation of Tesoro del Valle, an area located on the city’s northern boundary, north of Copper Hill Drive, west of San Francisquito Canyon Road and east of the West Hills community.
The approximate 1,786-acre site is currently located in an unincorporated section of Los Angeles County, but that could become part of Santa Clarita should the City Council approve the annexation.
To get there, the Planning Commission would have to recommend approval of the general plan amendment and prezone request to council members, then a public hearing before the City Council would have to take place for all five members to consider the commissioners’ recommendation.
If the proposal is approved by the council, the process would continue with a request for approval and a public hearing at the Local Agency Formation Commission, the countywide agency that oversees local government boundaries. If a majority of the proposed annexation’s property owners protest the proposal, then LAFCO terminates the proceedings, and if there is no majority opposition, then the commission calls an election on the question of incorporation.
The city’s request to prezone the area stems from continued interest from Tesoro del Valle property owners to annex the neighborhood, which they indicated in a May survey. Of the 1,133 who were surveyed, about 17% responded and of those, 86% said they were in favor and 8% indicated opposition.
The plan would apply city land use designations to the project area that are consistent with the existing and future entitled development, according to a city staff report.
“The project does not include any development and would not change the physical characteristics of the annexation area,” the report added.
The proposed area consists of 1,786 acres, of which 422 developed acres have 1,077 housing units, an elementary school, private recreational amenities and the more than 2-acre Tesoro Adobe Historic Park that the county operates. An additional 820 units have been entitled by the county, which includes 455 conventional single-family units and 365 “age-qualified” dwelling units, according to the report.
The city emphasized that “no development is proposed or will be approved as part of the general plan amendment and prezone, nor would the city’s land use and zoning designations change the development potential for the annexation area beyond what has already been approved by Los Angeles County.”
The proposed land use and zoning designations consist of both urban and non-urban residential, open space and public/institutional.


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Bug bounty hunting is a method for finding flaws and vulnerabilities in web applications; application vendors reward bounties, and so the bug bounty hunter can earn money in the process of doing so. Application vendors pay hackers to detect and identify vulnerabilities in their software, web applications, and mobile applications. Whether it’s a small or a large organization, internal security teams require an external audit from other real-world hackers to test their applications for them. That is the reason they approach vulnerability coordination platforms to provide them with private contractors, also known as bug bounty hunters, to assist them in this regard.
Bug bounty hunters possess a wide range of skills that they use to test applications of different vendors and expose security loopholes in them. Then they produce vulnerability reports and send them to the company that owns the program to fix those flaws quickly. If the report is accepted by the company, the reporter gets paid. There are a few hackers who earn thousands of dollars in a single year by just hunting for vulnerabilities in programs.
The bug bounty program, also known as the vulnerability rewards program (VRP), is a crowd-sourced mechanism that allows companies to pay hackers individually for their work in identifying vulnerabilities in their software. The bug bounty program can be incorporated into an organization’s procedures to facilitate its security audits and vulnerability assessments so that it complements the overall information security strategy. Nowadays, there are a number of software and application vendors that have formed their own bug bounty programs, and they reward hackers who find vulnerabilities in their programs.
The bug bounty reports sent to the teams must have substantial information with proof of concept regarding the vulnerability so that the program owners can replicate the vulnerability as per how the researcher found it. Usually the rewards are subject to the size of the organization, the level of effort put in to identify the vulnerability, the severity of the vulnerability, and the effects on the users.
Statistics state that companies pay more for bugs with high severity than with normal ones. Facebook has paid up to 20,000 USD for a single bug report. Google has a collective record of paying 700,000 USD to researchers who reported vulnerabilities to them. Similarly, Mozilla pays up to 3,000 USD for vulnerabilities. A researcher from the UK called James Forshaw was rewarded 100,000 USD for identifying a vulnerability in Windows 8.1. In 2016, Apple also announced rewards up to 200,000 USD to find flaws in iOS components, such as remote execution with kernel privileges or unauthorized iCloud access.
In this article, we will cover the following topics:
- Bug bounty hunting platforms
- Types of bug bounty programs
- Bug bounty hunter statistics
- Bug bounty hunting methodology
Bug bounty hunting platforms
A few years ago, if someone found vulnerability in a website, it was not easy to find the right method to contact the web application owners and then too after contacting them it was not guaranteed that they would respond in time or even at all. Then there was also the factor of the web application owners threatening to sue the reporter. All of these problems were solved by vulnerability co-ordination platforms or bug bounty platforms. A bug bounty platform is a platform that manages programs for different companies. The management includes:
- Reward payments
There are a number of different bug bounty platforms being used by companies nowadays. The top six platforms are explained in the following sections.
HackerOne is a vulnerability collaboration and bug bounty hunting platform that connects companies with hackers. It was one of the first start-ups to commercialize and utilize crowd-sourced security and hackers as a part of its business model, and is the biggest cybersecurity firm of its kind.
Bugcrowd Inc. is a company that develops a coordination platform that connects businesses with researchers so as to test their applications. It offers testing solutions for web, mobile, source code, and client-side applications.
Cobalt’s Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) platform converts broken pentest models into a data-driven vulnerability co-ordination engine. Cobalt’s crowdsourced SaaS platform delivers results that help agile teams to pinpoint, track, and remediate vulnerabilities.
Synack is an American technology company based in Redwood City, California. Synack’s business includes a vulnerability intelligence platform that automates the discovery of exploitable vulnerabilities for reconnaissance and turns them over to the company’s freelance hackers to create vulnerability reports for clients.
Types of bug bounty program
Bug bounty programs come in two different types based on their participation perspectives. This division is based on the bug bounty hunter’s statistics and their level of indulgence overall on a platform. There are two kinds of bug bounty program: public programs and private programs.
A public bug bounty program is one that is open to anyone who wants to participate. This program may prohibit some researchers from participating based on the researcher’s level and track record, but in general, anyone can participate in a public bounty program and this includes the scope, the rules of engagement, as well as the bounty guidelines. A public program is accessible by all researchers on the platform, and all bug bounty programs outside of the platforms are also considered bug bounty programs.
A private bug bounty program is one that is an invite-only program for selected researchers. This is a program that allows only a few researchers to participate and the researchers are invited based on their skill level and statistics. Private programs only select those researchers who are skilled in testing the kinds of applications that they have. The programs tend to go public after a certain amount of time but some of them may never go public at all. These programs provide access only to those researchers that have a strong track record of reporting good vulnerabilities, so to be invited to good programs, it is required to have a strong and positive record.
There are a few differences between a public and private program. Conventionally, programs tend to start as private and over time evolve into the public. This is not always true but, mostly, businesses start a private bug bounty program and invite a group of researchers that test their apps before the program goes public to the community. Companies usually consider a few factors before they start a public program. There has to be a defined testing timeline and it is advised that companies initially work with researchers who specialize in that particular area to identify the flaws and vulnerabilities.
Most of the time, the companies do not open their programs to the public and limit the scope of testing as well so as to allow researchers to test these applications specifically in the sections that are critical. This reduces the number of low-severity vulnerabilities in out-of-scope applications. Many organizations use this technique to verify their security posture. Many researchers hunt for bugs in applications mainly for financial gain, so it is crucial that the organization outlines their payout structure within the program’s scope. There are a few questions before anyone would want to start to participate in a bug bounty program; the most important one is What is the end goal of the program going public versus keeping it private?
Bug bounty hunter statistics
A bug bounty hunter’s profile contains substantial information about the track record that helps organizations identify the skill level and skill set of the user. The bug bounty hunter stats include a number of pointers in the profile that indicate the level of the researcher. Different pointers indicate different levels on different platforms. But generally you will see the following pointers and indicators based on which you can judge a researcher’s potential.
Number of vulnerabilities
The first thing you can observe in a researcher’s profile is how many vulnerabilities the researcher has reported in his bug bounty hunting career. This indicated how much the researcher is active on the platform and how many vulnerabilities he has reported to date. A high number of reported vulnerabilities does not usually mean that the researcher has a positive track record and is relative to different factors. That is, if the researcher has 1,000 vulnerabilities submitted over a period of 1 year, the researcher is quite active.
Number of halls of fame
This is the number of programs to which the researcher has reported positive vulnerabilities to. The number of halls of fame is the number of programs the researcher participated in and had valid reports in those programs. A high number of programs means the level of participation of the researcher is active. That is, if the researcher has 150 halls of fame out of a total of 170 programs, the researcher is successful.
This is a relatively new indicator and it differs from platform to platform. Reputation points are points awarded for valid reports. It is a combination of the severity of the report, the bounty awarded to the report, and the bonus bounty of the report. That is, if the researcher has 8,000 reputation points over time, then he is above average.
A signal is an aggregate representation of report validity. It is basically a point-based system that represents how many invalid reports the researcher has submitted. A signal is calculated out of 10.
Impact is a representation of the average bounty awarded per report. It is an aggregate of the total bounty that was awarded for every report that was filed.
This is a percent-based system that indicates the number of accepted reports divided by the number of total reports. This tells the program owners how much success rate the researcher has in reporting vulnerabilities. If researcher A has 91% accuracy rate, he submits reports that are mostly valid.
Bug bounty hunting methodology
Every bug bounty hunter has a different methodology for hunting vulnerabilities and it normally varies from person to person. It takes a while for a researcher to develop their own methodology and lots of experimentation as well. However, once you get the hang of it, it is a self-driven process. The methodology of bug bounty hunting that I usually follow looks something like this:
- Analyzing the scope of the program: The scope guidelines have been clearly discussed in the previous chapters. This is the basic task that has to be done. The scope is the most important aspect of a bug bounty program because it tells you which assets to test and you don’t want to spend time testing out-of-scope domains. The scope also tells you which are the most recent targets and which are the ones that can be tested to speed up your bounty process.
- Looking for valid targets: Sometimes the program does not necessarily have the entire infrastructure in its scope and there are just a number of apps or domains that are in the scope of the program. Valid targets are targets that help you quickly test for vulnerabilities in the scope and reduce time wasting.
- High-level testing of discovered targets: The next thing to do is a quick overview of targets. This is usually done via automated scanning. This basically tells the researchers whether the targets have been tested before or have they been tested a long time ago. If automated scanning does not reveal vulnerabilities or flaws within a web application or a mobile application, it is likely that the application has been tested by researchers before. Nonetheless, it is still advised to test that application one way or another, as this reveals the application’s flaws in detail.
- Reviewing all applications: This is a stage where you review all the applications and select the ones based on your skill set. For instance, Google has a number of applications; some of them are coded in Ruby on Rails, some of them are coded in Python. Doing a brief recon on each application of Google will reveal which application is worth testing based on your skill set and level of experience. The method of reviewing all the applications is mostly information gathering and reconnaissance.
- Fuzzing for errors to expose flaws: Fuzzing is termed as iteration; the fastest way to hack an application is to test all of its input parameters. Fuzzing takes place at the input parameters and is a method of iterating different payloads at different parameters to observe responses. When testing for SQL injection vulnerabilities and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, fuzzing is the most powerful method to learn about errors and exposure of flaws. It is also used to map an application’s backend structure.
- Exploiting vulnerabilities to generate POCs: By fuzzing, we identify the vulnerabilities. In other scenarios, vulnerability identification is just one aspect of it. In bug bounty hunting, vulnerabilities have to be exploited constructively to generate strong proof of concepts so that the report is considered in high regard. A well explained the proof of concepts will accelerate the review process. In conventional penetration tests, vulnerability exploitation is not that important, but in bug bounty hunting, the stronger the proof of concept, the better the reward.
If you found this article interesting and insightful, and would like to learn more, you must explore Bug Bounty Hunting Essentials. A simple and end-to-end guide, Bug Bounty Hunting Essentials is for white-hat hackers or anyone who wants to understand the concept behind bug bounty hunting and understand this brilliant way of penetration testing.


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I’ve never been a social justice person. In fact, I’ve been upset many times about the church meddling in any affair that is not directly related to the winning of souls. Please be certain that this is still my primary concern. The church was never supposed to enter into the public arena, from my limited knowledge of the scriptures.
Yet teaching children is something that believers were told to do. In many respects, it was an assumed art. Of course, Proverbs tells us that we are to, “train up a child in the way he should go…” I grant you that the public school system in America is in no way related to the sort of schools that kids went to in Biblical times. Often those schools were simply teaching kids the Law.By the way, "simply" is a misnomer. Of course I believe learning God's law is vital.
Let me be clear: I don’t think we should be mixing Christianity and the public school system. I’m not calling for prayer in school, etc. What I’m talking about is churches realizing that a problem exists: That low-income students in the United States are not keeping up with their peers when it comes to education. That is what we mean when referring to the “Achievement Gap;” that an educational achievement gap exists between students who’s parents have and students who’s parents have not. This is unsatisfactory.
Let me be frank:
I believe the church can close the achievement gap.
I believe it should.
Stay tuned for further explanation.