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“Ghost Forest” by Pik-Shuen Fung

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The narrator in Pik-Shuen Fung’s debut novel, Ghost Forest, is a child in an “astronaut” family. As anyone who has ever orbited Hong Kong knows, this term was coined there to describe families that emigrated—usually to Canada, Australia or the United States—while the fathers stay back to work, “flying here, flying there”. It’s a resulting father-daughter relationship that provides the backbone of Fung’s novel, arranged as a collection of related vignettes, mostly one or two pages, but sometimes consisting of only several words.

My dad had seen news stories of Hong Kongers who couldn’t find jobs in their new countries, stories of managers who became dishwashers because they couldn’t speak the new language. Like many other fathers, my dad decided he didn’t want to leave his job in manufacturing behind.

She was only a toddler when her father returned to Hong Kong after settling the family in Vancouver in the 1990s, a perceived safe haven a few years before the Handover in ’97. Her grandparents flew back and forth between Vancouver and Hong Kong until her sister was born and, to help her mother, decided to stay for good in Canada.

Ghost Forest Pik-Shuen Fung (One World, July 2021
Ghost Forest, Pik-Shuen Fung (One World, July 2021)

The grandmother’s stories from World War II provide both a second story line and a counterpoint: her parents were separated during the war because her father was a police detective in neutral Macau. Times were tough in Hong Kong under Japanese occupation, so she was sent to live with her father in Macau to wait out the war. And at least life went on there:

What I remember best is going to see Cantonese operas with my father. Back then the leading actress was plump and beautiful, and she wore a jade bangle so precious she covered it with a silk handkerchief before she walked on the street.

Yet her grandmother learned that her father had another wife and children in Macau. As her grandmother recounted these stories of the war, she mentioned that it was the first time she had talked about the war years. None of her own children—including the narrator’s mother—had ever bothered to ask.

Inter-generational communication and the distance that impedes it, becomes increasingly central, especially as illness and mortality intervene.

As we entered the room, each of us was handed a stick of incense, and we were directed to stand next to each other, row by row… The coffin sat on a conveyor belt on the left side of the room. Each of us bowed and placed our stick of incense into the burner. Then the advisor called … Put your hand lightly on this button, he said. We each placed a finger on the small white button on the wall. One, two, three, he said. We pressed the button, and the conveyor belt took the coffin… through the hole in the wall and out of the room. There were no flames and no smoke.

Ghost Forest is a compassionate story about family, regret, and forgiveness. Fung is deft with Hong Kong settings and customs and those who know the city may find it particularly touching, but the themes of father-daughter-relationships and the grief that often accompanies them are universal. The minimalist style of small vignettes serves to illuminate these heavy topics in ways that highlight their importance.

Susan Blumberg-Kason is the author of Good Chinese Wife: A Love Affair with China Gone Wrong.


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“The City as Anthology: Eroticism and Urbanity in Early Modern Isfahan” by Kathryn Babayan

Reza Abbasi, detail Youth Reading, ca 1625 (Wikimedia Commons) Reza Abbasi, detail Youth Reading, ca 1625 (Wikimedia Commons)

They gaze at you, the fashionably-attired youths of Esfahan, from a distance of 300 years. Swaying like cypress trees, their tresses floating in the air like clouds, their faces surrounded by peach fuzz, they smile like the Gioconda and with more mystery. Who are these young men and what do they say to the viewers? After the lucidity of the great 16th-century Persian and Mughal painters like Behzad and Sultan Mohammad, who painted kingly battles and hunts, the 17th century brings us the works of Reza Abbasi and Mohammad Qasem, and their ambivalent but sexually-charged portraits of young men and occasionally young women. These 17th-century masters painted not for royal masters and state gifts, but for middle-class collectors of  scrap books for paintings, poetry, letters and didactic texts which they shared in more intimate settings. Kathryn Babayan takes us on a tour of 17th-century Esfahan (Isfahan in Babayan’s transcription), the city, its pastimes, its collectors and its memorialists. On this tour we try to understand what the cypress-like youths have to say.

17th-century Esfahanis led lives not too dissimilar from our own, hence the “early-modern” tag in the subtitle. They enjoyed majestic public spaces, coffee shops, wine-bars, shopping centers and outdoor spectacles. According to Babayan, the shahs of Iran lavished constructions on Esfahan not only to embody their secular power, but also to provide a foretaste of paradise, with all the pleasures and beauties that the faithful, newly-converted to Twelver Shiism, could expect in the afterlife.

The shahs also gathered in Esfahan, from around their empire, classes of people who could appreciate the finer things: artisans, scribes, theologists and merchants. In place of the courtiers, palace slaves or tribal khans who dominated the social scene under earlier dynasties, 17th-century Esfahan had middle class bons vivants who wrote poetry, collected paintings, and entertained one another with wit and cultivation. This larger, leisured class had access to ample quantities of paper and ink, and left voluminous records of their lives, their pastimes and their loves. As in Iran today, they lived in a society segregated by gender.

Consequently, their love lives give us the most difficulty. Babayan says thinking about sex with the early moderns “involves confronting those moments where the meaning of sexuality and eroticism are far from transparent.” She convincingly demonstrates, through a close examination that the pictural art of Shah Abbas’s age was suffused with eroticism, as in her reading of the great mural painting in the Palace of Forty Pillars, with its besotted pages and tribadic dancing girls. Certainly, the Esfahanis thought about sex.

More difficult is to know what they thought about it. In one case study, Babayan summarizes the rhymed, autobiographical account of a woman who undertakes the pilgrimage to Mecca upon the death of her husband. Along the way she goes to visit a female friend. The text makes it clear that the widow had once had an intimate relationship with this friend, but we don’t know if it was an improper relationship. We don’t really know whether a physical relationship between women provoked anything more than embarrassment in polite society.

The City as Anthology: Eroticism and Urbanity in Early Modern Isfahan, Kathryn Babayan (Stanford University Press, April 2021)
The City as Anthology: Eroticism and Urbanity in Early Modern Isfahan, Kathryn Babayan (Stanford University Press, April 2021)

Turning to relationships between males, the picture becomes even more complex. Intimate relations between males involving penetration, was considered by the religious authorities, then as now in Iran, as a capital crime. Although the cult of youthful male beauty is a hoary Iranian tradition, Domenico Ingenito demonstrated in his magistral study of Sa’di of Shiraz that the spectacle of male beauty provided ascetic mystics a better appreciation of the divine. In this sense, the album leaves by Reza Abbasi and Mohammad Qasem may have been no more than aids for mystical contemplation. On the other hand, there was an older, antinomian tradition of Sufi devotion involving physical consummation of forbidden love. Twelver Shiism rejected this tradition and began to persecute Sufi orders in Iran. Babayan reaches no definitive conclusions on the extent to which the authorities’ condemnation constituted mere lip service, or how the official position affected private behavior. It would have been helpful to look at legal cases and condemnations in Esfahan to form a firm opinion.

In the absence of data, we should probably not consider the 17th-century Iranians as any more given to same-sex, heterogenerational love than moderns. As Walther G Andrews and Mehmet Kalpakli point out in their Age of the Beloveds (2005) just because the Safavids and Ottomans wrote about love of boys, that doesn’t mean it was more prevalent than in other periods. Going beyond mere sexuality, we see that Iranian culture reveres asymmetrical relationships: slave/master, pupil/teacher, lover/beloved. Babayan’s analysis of Mohammad Qasem’s painting of the teacher punishing a student suggests that out of these asymmetrical, often abusive relationships, comes art, civility, craftmanship and even love.

Babayan’s dense, close reading of family albums and memorials brings to life an Esfahan as lively and as sensual as any Safavid page or cup bearer. Babayan might have left more room in her book to let the protagonists speak for themselves: a translation of some of these texts would be welcome. Meanwhile, while we continue to struggle to understand precisely how 17th-century Iranians saw themselves, the richness of these texts convince us that they were as confused and amused by life as we are.

David Chaffetz is the author of Three Asian Divas: Women, Art and Culture in Shiraz, Delhi and Yangzhou (Abbreviated Press, November 2019). His forthcoming book Horse Power will be published by WW Norton in 2023.

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Top 6 Mobile Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

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As a professional in the wine industry, you have undoubtedly tried what must seem like every method in the book in order to attract customers’ interest, but what about social media? Among the overwhelming sea of choices available for promoting your products, social media platforms have proven to be an effective method that has stood the test of time. Once you have a sufficient handle on the proper use of these platforms, you will easily break through its mystery and begin increasing sales while establishing your brand’s reputation.

Although many of the most popular worldwide platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, are inaccessible in the country, China has developed many of its own applications that fill similar roles, including the ability for businesses to promote their goods and services through advertisements. If you want to use the Internet to promote your brand’s products in China, then this article will certainly be able to help.

1. WeChat (Weixin)

Active Monthly Users: 1.151 billion (2019)
Active Daily Users: 620 million (2018)
Active Daily Applet Users: 300 million (2019)
Average Daily Usage Time, per user: 85.8 minutes (2018)

If you are familiar with the Chinese market, then you have certainly heard of WeChat. WeChat is a “super-app” developed by Tencent which combines many different features within one program, to the degree that you would be able to obtain nearly any service imaginable solely through use of this single app. In addition to sending and receiving messages and information, it also provides gaming, online shopping and financial services, and is the most popular and widely used social media platform in China.

WeChat Official accounts can help facilitate interaction with consumers

In addition to personal accounts, WeChat also allows businesses to create official accounts. Businesses can track and manage their connections with an official account, and brands and users can establish one-on-one, personalized interactions through it. Businesses in China utilize this functionality to the extent that many no longer bother to maintain official websites, instead focusing all of their resources on constantly improving and updating their official WeChat account. Many well-known wine brands have created official accounts on the social media platform, including our very own Cellar & Friends.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

The interface of our WeChat Official Account

Applets make it even more convenient for users to make purchases

Within the last few years, WeChat has also added applet services. As compared to 2018, the number of users utilizing applets has nearly doubled in 2019, increasing by 98%.

The biggest appeal of applets is that they don’t take up much internal storage space, because it is not necessary to download the app in order to take advantage of the same features it offers. For example, you can download an applet on WeChat to scan wine labels and find out the production region, year, and reference prices for the product. You can also avoid having to download the apps for Taobao and Jing Dong, and instead purchase wine directly from their applets within WeChat.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

The display when scanning a wine label within the WeChat applet

Be sure to make use of WeChat’s popular QR code features

WeChat’s QR code scanning feature is also extensively used in China.  To cater to Chinese consumers, many wine brands have condensed their complex product information to fit on a small QR code, so that consumers only need to open WeChat and scan the code in order to find out everything they need to know concerning the bottle of wine.

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2. Sina Weibo

Active Monthly Users: 516 million (2019)
Active Daily Users: 222 million (2019)

Sina Weibo (or simply Weibo), where users can post text, images and videos, is often considered to be China’s version of Twitter. In addition, users are also able to follow labels of people or topics that interest them, and can thereby easily obtain recent updates from the bloggers or topics.

Utilize Weibo to reach the younger segment of your customer base

Weibo is used more by youth and those living in major cities. According to the user data revealed by iResearch Consulting Group,  those under the age of 35 make up 80% of users.

Weibo Official accounts provide additional features, and could even replace your business’s website

With the exception of personal accounts, other accounts such as those for companies, organizations, government institutions, and celebrities need to go through a required information and identity verification process in order to begin posting and interacting with their customers, fans, and followers. Compared to personal accounts, business accounts provide additional specialty features, businesses can enjoy advantages such as customizable display pages, data analysis, and CRM tools.

Nearly 300,000 businesses have opened Weibo accounts, and official Weibo and WeChat accounts can effectively replace an official website for many businesses, as they have become the most important aspect of building a brand image in China.

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There are some advantages to promoting through Weibo over WeChat

Weibo’s listings of trending searches and topics provide users with an even faster route to discussion as well as a richer content selection, which can further strengthen competitive advantage through discussion. Additionally, because there are no limits on posting like those imposed by WeChat, businesses, celebrities and KOLs can engage in marketing and promotional activities multiple times per day, greatly increasing the exposure of their brand and products.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

A search for ‘wine’ under Weibo’s Topics category gives many results, with the most popular discussion topic containing 162,000 posts and 230 million views.

Another aspect that is extremely convenient for retailers is Weibo’s Display Window, which allows any person (including normal users) to purchase their products from within the platform, with no need for additional registration. Weibo has already established collaborative relationships with many e-commerce platforms (Taobao, Vipshop, etc.), enabling users to publish verified links to e-commerce platforms within their Weibo Display Window in order to reach customers directly. This feature is used by many well-known international companies and KOLs, including L’Oréal.

3. Xiaohongshu (RED)

Registered Users: 250 million (2019)
Active Monthly Users: 85 million (2019)
Active Daily Users: 25 million, peak (2018)

Xiaohongshu can help reach the female segment of your customer base

Female users make up the overwhelming majority of Xiaohongshu’s user base, with male users accounting for a mere 12.76%. On Xiaohongshu, operations on the platform, and marketing have all developed centered around the female user base.

As for the consumer capability distribution, high-end consumers make up the majority of the Xiaohongshu user base. During its early period as an experience-sharing platform for foreign markets and foreign purchases, Xiaohongshu accumulated many of these high-end consumers who are interested in  premium products and luxuriant lifestyles.

Influencers and celebrities are an important part of promoting on Xiaohongshu

The Xiaohongshu platform has also gathered a large number of celebrities, and these celebrities use the app to share products that they use, restaurants that they have visited, delicious wines, and more, and their recommendations often send fans on a mad dash to try them for themselves.

Besides celebrities, Xiaohongshu is also home to many Influencers, with some of these KOL accounts having amassed millions of fans along with exposure rates that are practically vertical.

What are some of the distinct features that users find within Xiaohongshu?

Xiaohongshu also permits users to share posts externally through Weibo and WeChat (many Chinese Internet platforms are not so welcoming of external links, so this type of permission is rarely seen).

Besides sharing and commenting, Xiahongshu also utilizes browsing and search histories to establish a custom home page for each user. This ensures that users can concentrate on the content that they are interested in, and tidies up their experience by removing information that they don’t need.

In addition, “Nearby” will display popular topics based on the current location of the user, while “Following” will show only the recent posts from accounts to which the user is subscribed.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

The relevance of Xiaohongshu to the wine industry

For any brand whose target customer demographic is younger females, promoting through Xiaohongshu is an excellent choice. Today, when searching for wine on Xiaohongshu, there are a total of 50,000 relevant posts, and 1,000 products. For the majority of these posts, the authors are wine professionals or metropolitan women who are pursuing a refined lifestyle, and the platform generates a large amount of discussion over “wines that are suitable for women.”

4. Taobao

Active Monthly Users: 800 million (2019)
Taobao Live Viewer Count: 6.925 billion (November and December, 2019)
Taobao Live Average Daily Broadcast Count: 60,000
Average Viewer Count per Broadcast: 2,161 (November and December, 2019)

What is Taobao Live?

A method for simultaneous viewing and shopping within-platform, TaoBao Live is Tabao’s version of television shopping channels. When users arrive at the main Taobao app to shop, live streams and videos will further increase their desire to buy the products.

The rapid rise of selling through Taobao Live

According to official data presented by Taobao Live, 2018 sales through Taobao Live exceeded 100 billion, for a year-over-year growth of 400%. In 2019, on Single’s Day alone there were nearly 100,000 KOL live streams for products, representing a 15x increase when compared to the activity in 2018, and 17,000 brands also participated in live stream marketing. Transactions on Single’s Day 2019 spurred by Taobao Live streams reached 20 billion. Nearly 50% of the merchants used live streaming to achieve their sales increases.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

With a reputation as China’s first wine video blogger, @LadyPenguin has shared on Weibo that her personal Tmall shop saw nearly 100 million yuan in sales (Renminbi) on Single’s Day in 2019, and much of this was surely due to live streaming.

5-6. TikTok, Kuaishou

TikTok Active Monthly Users: 486 million (first half of 2019)
Kuaishou Active Monthly Users: 341 million (first half of 2019)

Short-form video has become an extremely popular format for new social media, and it continues to rise day by day. From April 2017 to April 2019, total daily usage of Chinese short-form video apps skyrocketed from just under 100 million hours to 600 million hours. TikTok and Kuaishou are the two largest of this style of app, and they have led this increase in user numbers and usage time.

How short-form video platforms are typically used

Within TikTok and Kuaishou, users can share and create videos covering nearly any topic imaginable. In addition, these applications also provide many different kinds of tools, including filters and background music, which allow user-created videos to appear professionally made and thereby encourage users to create their own content and further their participation within the platform.

Users can choose videos to watch from a list of selections made by the platform, and because every video is at most 15 seconds long, users can watch without taking up a huge portion of their time. Even if a video doesn’t meet the user’s expectation, the majority of users will customarily just swipe to the next video, rather than leaving the app entirely.

In addition, the auto-play feature that has been adopted by many short-form video platforms can deepen the user’s “intoxication.” Once a video has finished playing, the user does not need to take any action for the next video to begin automatically.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

A wine KOL on Kuaishou, @葡萄酒老韩

How to “go viral” with your brand’s short-form video

Short-form video provides brands the opportunity to show off their products with interesting, unique, and carefully crafted short videos that give a clear overview of the product advantages. This type of promotion stands out among other advertisements, and leads to strong results that are difficult to believe.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

HaiDiLao Hotpot, an enterprise which began in China and has now taken the world by storm, used short videos on TikTok and Kuaishou to give an introduction to their innovative method of eating hot pot, and these videos went viral and were shared across the Internet. Consumers rushed to HaiDiLao stores, imitating the style of eating hot pot as seen in the TikTok and Kuaishou videos, while also creating their own unique styles which they posted in new videos, forming a chain of viral videos.

Bringing entertainment to an activity such as eating a meal has huge benefit for the food and beverage industry. HaiDiLao was extremely fortunate, but they surely will not be the only ones. Because of the prevalence of this type of viral fad, brands and businesses that jump in now will have their own opportunities to advance their development.

Top 6 Chinese Apps You Should Try to Break Into the Chinese Wine Market

Short-form video platforms not only help reach consumers, but also provide a simple way to make purchases

In March 2018, after TikTok’s parent company ByteDance formed a collaborative partnership with Alibaba, those “Influencers” with millions of fans are now given the option of adding a shopping cart icon to their personal profiles. By clicking the shopping cart, users can purchase products through Taobao and Tmall without ever leaving TikTok ! This creates a seamless experience for brands and KOLs when promoting and selling on TikTok.

Lu Zhenwang, CEO of Wanqing Business Consultants, Ltd., a consulting company that concentrates on e-commerce, gave the following statement regarding this type of application: “Short-form video attracts the attention of mobile users by providing 15 seconds of entertainment, it can become a strong weapon for e-commerce, especially for those brands which hope to get in touch with young consumers or consumers who live in relatively small cities.”

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If a person steals a loaf of bread because he needs to feed his starving family, should he be punished?

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If a person steals a loaf of bread because he needs to feed his starving family, should he be punished?

Before talking about punishments and breaking the law, it is necessary to understand the legal system in India. India is a country of multiple religions. Every religion in India has its set of laws and regulations. Like in Hinduism a person is allowed one marriage without divorce; while in Islam more than single marriage is allowed without divorce and likewise.

Understanding the religious complexities and different cultural and religious backgrounds, India enforced separate laws for Muslims, Christians, Hindus and followers of other religions. While this being enforced a common legal system and separate laws were maintained which were inherited from the colonial era from the British rule. Isn’t it complicated? If not let’s further know about the jurisdiction in our country. You might be wondering how it is even related. It is, let’s come to the point.

India after colonial rule for quite some time had a jury system in the courtroom, where a panel of randomly selected citizens above thirty-five years had to decide the judgment instead of a judge. How? These citizens had a meeting over the hearings and the maximum votes by each jury led to the judgment of the crime. This was surely complicated which is why after a while jury system was terminated. What’s important here is to understand ‘WHY’ the jury system was terminated; which also partially answers the question ‘if a person steals a loaf of bread because he needs to feed his starving family, should be punished?’.

Let me begin with a classic example: In the famous case of 1959, K.M. Nanavati, a Naval officer was charged ‘not guilty’ by the jury for murder. Those who might have seen ‘Rustom’ might know for those who haven’t I am explaining it. Despite the murder of a friend for having an affair with his wife, he instead was proclaimed a national hero. It is said the jury was highly influenced by the media which is why later the jury system was abolished. The point here is, the law should be unbiased and not influenced by any external forces be it on emotional or logical grounds. ‘Theft’ is a crime even it is for a good reason. If a person stole a bread loaf for his family, at the end of the day he stole leaving all the other options he had.

He could have earned few bucks washing cars, polishing shoes, guarding houses, watering plants, washing dishes, delivering newspapers or if not anything he could have asked for it explaining his situation. But he chose to steal and he willing to do it again because once an easy way out is always the same; which is why it is important to punish him so that he doesn’t steal again. Also, we don’t punish people to hurt them but to make them realize their mistake and not to repeat it. If punished, the person will give a second thought on repeating it and might as well work hard to earn that bread loaf.

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Big Blue Bear

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.
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La Parguera

This beachside town is home to a diverse nature reserve, multiple cays, and one of the three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico.
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Mission San Xavier Del Bac

This church on a Tohono O'Odham reservation has stood since 1797.
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Kiptopeke's Concrete Fleet

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Jug Bridge Monument

Rumors persist that a bottle of whiskey is sealed within this Demijohn-shaped adornment.
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The Güell Pavillions Dragon Gate

This stunning iron gate designed by Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí is filled with mythic symbolism.
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Dulles Airport Mobile Lounges

These unusual rooms on wheels are holdovers from the 1960s.
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Mosby's Rock

A secret rendezvous spot where John S. Mosby and his Rangers would meet to divvy up their loot after raids.
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Forth Bridge

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.
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This statue honors the author's groundbreaking family story.
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The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.
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The 72-foot giant escaped confinement in a large patch of mulch only to be reburied in the sandy shores of the Potomac River.
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Stanbury Jacko

A stuffed, prize-winning ram is all that remains of a world-renowned stud line, and a reminder of its owner's gruesome end.
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Mathematical Bridge

Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
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Garret Hostel Bridge

Named after a lodging site that existed nearby, a bridge has existed at this location since 1455.

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Great Falls Nike Fire Control Site W-83

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Nike Missile Launch Site W-83

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About Amanda the Great

Amanda the Great is a comic about its author, Amanda, and her long-suffering fiancé (and eventually, husband) Dan. Starting in 2012 and moving forward during Amanda and Dan’s engagement, this strip chronicles situations at home and work, and between friends and family. Most of it actually happened, and even some of it is verbatim. The alter egos  that make an appearance at times did not actually happen. You’ll have to rationalize that in your own special way.

The comic is set in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and then moves to Moorhead, Minnesota, and eventually western North Dakota. Midwest is best, you know.

About Amanda:

Amanda was born and raised on a farm in NE North Dakota. She obtained a B.F.A. in Visual Arts at the University of North Dakota, and has worked in non-art-related jobs ever since (until now), which has provided her with a lot of material for comics. She is married to Dan, and lives in western North Dakota with him and their two cats - Toonces and Ric Flair.

The Cast:

Amanda (the Great): The title character, one and the same as the cartoonist. Engaged (and eventually married to) the Dan character. She employs various alter egos (ie, Young Amanda) to rationalize and problem solve.

Dan: Amanda’s long-suffering fiancé (and eventually, husband), Dan is an attorney, and often the straight-man for Amanda. He is the rational one in the relationship, let’s just say.

Amanda’s Parents: They live about ten hours away from Amanda, and are often shown on the phone with her helping her by giving advice.

Amanda’s cats: The black cat is Ninja Faye, and the grey cat is Toonces Marie. She’s had them since she was twenty-two.

Young Amanda: Child version of Amanda, used as a means of giving a face to Amanda’s nagging thoughts, insecurities, and doubts.

Angermemnon: The monster that is the manifestation of Amanda’s anger.

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Owl Totem: Native American Zodiac

Last Updated on April 16, 2020 by Sloane Marie

Owls appear in myths throughout the world. In many cultures, thy are thought to be an emblem of wisdom and healing. In Native American cultures, owls generally represent watchfulness and the ability to move soundlessly between different realities. Because of this, the Owl totem is often connected to mystical or magical characteristics.

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The Owl totem is for someone born between November 22 and December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. If you were born in the Southern Hemisphere, the dates are between May 21 and June 20. This roughly corresponds to Sagittarius in the Northern Hemisphere and Gemini in the Southern Hemisphere.

Many people who are born with the Owl totem are known for their ability to stick to their goals through any problems. This tendency to be tenacious can border on being stubborn at times. The Owl is known for being determined in fulfilling their purpose in life. Because they are also talented at putting in the hard work and effort they need, they often achieve their heart’s desires and goals in this world.

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Like any Native American zodiac sign, there are some potential pitfalls for the Owl as well. At times, the Owl can be dogmatic in their beliefs. They can also be possessive towards the ones they love and their goals. When the Owl totem is able to avoid these tendencies and listen to their inner wisdom, they are able to achieve success in life.

The actual Owl is talented at watching and waiting for their prey to walk by. They sit in an advantageous spot where they can see everything that is going on beneath them. When their prey finally arrives, they silently swoop down to gather their food. In life, Owl people act in a similar way. They are rarely surprised by the unfamiliar because they wait and watch everything that goes on around them. When the time is right, Owl people take action and go for their goals.

An Owl person tends to find the good in other people. They are quite optimistic and like to look on the bright side. Even when confronted with an impossible situation, an Owl person will always try to find the silver lining.

The Owl totem has a natural enthusiasm for everything. When paired with their innate wisdom, this tends to make Owl people into natural leaders. To truly reach their leadership potential, the Owl has to resist their urge to head off on another adventure. Instead, they need to finish their current project and gain life lessons from the present before they can jump to a new project or goal.

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The Owl totem might be known for its wisdom, but it also represents a person who loves to laugh and has a good sense of humor. The Owl is ready to be spontaneous and go for their dreams. At the same time, they are talented at being true to their own beliefs and ideas.

When their strengths are fully realized, Owls can walk between the spiritual and physical realms. They have a sense of magic and mystery that is heightened by their keen intuition. Because of their connection to other realms, they see through artificial, fake people. They absolutely hate anyone who is insincere and pretends to be someone that they are not.

Being friends with an Owl is always an excellent choice if you love having exciting adventures. An Owl will also be an honest, true friend. At times, they can be a bit too blunt, so don’t expect them to be tactful at all times. With Fire as their element, the Owl has a natural enthusiasm and zeal for life.

The sacred stone for this totem is obsidian, which gives the Owl a chance to turn negative occurrences into the mystical. Sacred mistletoe helps to bring about transformation and love. As a part of the Falcon clan, the Owl is full of courage, confidence and exuberance.

For a career, Owl people should avoid the mundane. An Owl totem needs to be stimulated by new adventures and opportunities. Look for a career that is challenging and includes multi-tasking. Skip out on office cubicles and social conventions. When the Owl is allowed to soar, they can reach their true potential. An ideal career might involve travel or freelancing for the adventure-loving Owl.

Dating an Owl Totem and Love Compatibility

When it comes to the Owl totem’s love compatibility, look for a Deer, Raven, Falcon, Otter or Salmon. No matter what, the Owl needs to avoid jealous or controlling partners. The Owl needs freedom and space, so they will suffocate in a controlling relationship. When you provide the Owl with space, you will reap the rewards.

This independent, adventure-loving Native American astrological sign needs a partner who is just as adventurous. The Owl totem has a blunt, honest nature that requires an honest partner as well. If you are a fun-loving person, then you might be just the right choice for this totem.

The Owl Totem in Native American Astrology

Birth Dates in the Northern Hemisphere: November 22 to December 21
Birth Dates in the Southern Hemisphere: May 21 to June 20
Color: Gold
Season: Month of Hibernation
Plant: Mistletoe
Corresponding Western Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius in the Northern Hemisphere, Gemini in the Southern Hemisphere
Stone or Mineral: Obsidian
Clan: Falcon
Birth Moon: Long Snows Moon
Direction: North-North East
Compatible Spirit Animals: Otter, Deer, Salmon, Falcon and Raven
Complimentary Spirit Animal: Deer
Wind: North
Element: Fire

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Selective oxidation of ethane to ethylene in a dense tubular membrane reactor

F. T. Akin, Y. S. Lin

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Selective oxidation of ethane (SOE) to ethylene was studied in a dense tubular ceramic membrane reactor made of oxygen ion conducting fluorite structured Bi1.5Y0.3Sm0.2O3 (BYS) at temperatures 825-875°C. A dead-end tube and shell configuration was used where ethane was fed inside the tube and air was fed into the shell side of the membrane reactor system. At 875°C, per pass ethylene yield of 56% with ethylene selectivity of 80% was obtained in the membrane reactor. Under reaction conditions, the oxygen permeation flux through the dense membrane is over an order of magnitude higher than those under oxygen permeation conditions with He as the purge. Oxygen permeation mechanism switches from p- to n-type electronic conduction under SOE reaction conditions. The BYS membrane after 2 days of SOE experiments remained in good integrity with some impurity phases formed on the membrane exposed to ethane.

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Pages (from-to)457-467
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Membrane Science
Issue number2
StatePublished - Nov 15 2002
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  • Bismuth oxide
  • Ethane oxidation
  • Ionic conductor
  • Membrane reactor

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Shock-multicloud interactions in galactic outflows - I. Cloud layers with lognormal density distributions

W. E. Banda-Barragán, M. Brüggen, C. Federrath, A. Y. Wagner, E. Scannapieco, J. Cottle

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We report three-dimensional hydrodynamical simulations of shocks (Mshock ≥ 4) interacting with fractal multicloud layers. The evolution of shock-multicloud systems consists of four stages: a shock-splitting phase in which reflected and refracted shocks are generated, a compression phase in which the forward shock compresses cloud material, an expansion phase triggered by internal heating and shock re-acceleration, and a mixing phase in which shear instabilities generate turbulence. We compare multicloud layers with narrow (σρ = 1.9 ρ¯) and wide (σρ = 5.9 ρ¯) lognormal density distributions characteristic of Mach ≈ 5 supersonic turbulence driven by solenoidal and compressive modes. Our simulations show that outflowing cloud material contains imprints of the density structure of their native environments. The dynamics and disruption of multicloud systems depend on the porosity and the number of cloudlets in the layers. 'Solenoidal' layersmix less, generate less turbulence, accelerate faster, and form amore coherent mixed-gas shell than the more porous 'compressive' layers. Similarly, multicloud systems with more cloudlets quench mixing via a shielding effect and enhance momentum transfer. Mass loading of diffuse mixed gas is efficient in all models, but direct dense gas entrainment is highly inefficient. Dense gas only survives in compressive clouds, but has low speeds. If normalized with respect to the shock-passage time, the evolution shows invariance for shock Mach numbers ≥10 and different cloud-generating seeds, and slightly weaker scaling for lower Mach numbers and thinner cloud layers. Multicloud systems also have better convergence properties than single-cloud systems, with a resolution of eight cells per cloud radius being sufficient to capture their overall dynamics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2173-2195
Number of pages23
JournalMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Issue number2
StatePublished - Dec 1 2020

  • ISM: clouds
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  • galaxies: starburst
  • hydrodynamics
  • methods: numerical
  • turbulence

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Sense and Sensibility (1995) DVDNominated for seven Academy Awards®, the 1995 movie Sense and Sensibility remains one of my most cherished interpretations of a Jane Austen novel. Everything about this film project seems to be touched with gold; from the award-winning screenplay by actress Emma Thompson; to the incredible depth of British acting talent: Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Gemma Jones, Harriet Walter, Greg Wise, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson; stunning film locations in Devonshire; and the fine brush-work of the Taiwanese director Any Lee. The movie touched many and introduced Jane Austen’s classic story of two divergent sisters searching for happiness and love to millions. I never tire of viewing it, basking in its beautiful cinematography, enjoying its thoughtful performances and marveling at its exquisitely crafted screenplay – both reverent to Austen’s intentions and engaging to modern audiences.

There has been so much discussed online already about this movie that I doubt I can add any new insights. I can, however, share with you what I find so moving about it: the performances, the music, the language, and the filming locations. I feel that the movie can say it so much more than I, so here are a few video excerpts for your enjoyment.

The trailer

Edward Ferrars and Elinor listen to Marianne play the pianoforte

Mrs. Jennings tries to winkle information out of the young Miss Dashwood’s and Col. Brandon meets Marianne.

Mr. Palmer is quite rude today!

Good God Willoughby!

Elinor, where is your heart?

Miss Lucy Steele calls on Elinor – and so does Edward Ferrars!

Marianne goes in search of Combe Magna in the rain

All’s well that ends with a wedding!

5 out of 5 Stars

Sense and Sensibility 1995
Sony Pictures (1995)
DVD Region 1 (2h 16m)
UPC: 043396115996

© 2011 Laurel Ann Nattress, Austenprose

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  1. Go Team Marianne! Mrs. Jennings certainly was very funny. Emma Thompson speech at the Golden Globes as Jane Austen is one of the funniest things ever!

  2. I love Col. Brandon, his sense of integrity and fair play; and it doesn’t hurt that I really like Alan Rickman and his portrayal. Thanks for the giveaway.

  3. I have to agree that Col. Brandon was really well done by Alan Rickman. Emma Thompson was an excellent Eleanor, though. I loved the whole thing. I sometimes wonder what it would be like to watch an Austen movie adaptation without having read the book. The imagination of the reader fills in the missing movie parts and enriches the experience. So I never really know how good the movie is to one who has only watched and not read.
    Brenda B.

  4. This is the first version I saw of the movie and it compelled me to read the book. I identify most with Marianne I suppose because I play the piano and I have an idealized view of love

  5. One of the greatest films of all time! Kate Winslet’s Marianne and Greg Wise’s Willoughby are particularly perfect, and the script is as quotable as any ever written, both the Jane parts and the Thompson parts (These are not from the hothouse!)

  6. Mr. Palmer was so entertaining in this adaptation, though I’d have to say that Elinor is my favorite character.

  7. In the movie, I have to say Mr. Palmer, partly because I love Hugh Laurie. His grumpiness and rudeness was funny.

  8. I love this version, mostly because Alan Rickman IS Col. Brandon for me. I’ve seen a number of different movie versions, but Rickman matches nearly perfectly to the Brandon I’ve pictured in my head.

  9. I plan to have friends in this summer to watch this version. I loved reading the book written by Emma Thompson on the making of the movie. I recommend it. Please exclude me from the drawing and allow someone else the pleasure of winning it. I got it years ago.

    How does one find the clip of Emma Thompson’s Oscar speech? I remember loving it!

    1. I have also learned that Emma Thompson fell in love with Greg Wise Willoughby, during this film. They are married still and have 2 children, I believe.

  10. Emma Thompson’s oscar speech is on youtube! Very funny! I have to admit, I really enjoyed the 2008 S&S by BBC. I haven’t seen this one in years, but I remember really liking it, too. Elinor is always my favorite character! I love her quiet fortitude. But I also really love this book for the loyality and devotion that each of the four Dashwood girls (I mean Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters of course!) have for each other. A family like that can weather any storm.

  11. Kate Winslet’s portrayal is my favorite in this movie. Though Alan Rickman’s Colonel Brandon is a close second.

  12. I simply love Emma Thompson in every role she takes on as an actress. She was a perfect Elinor! I really enjoyed this film, especially its soundtrack. I love its tranquility and romanticism.

  13. In response to Karen’s inquiry; you can watch Emma Thompson’s witty acceptance speech by Googling: “Emma Thompson Golden Globes 1996, youtube”.
    It runs about four minutes and is very clever!

  14. I had completely forgotten that Hugh Laurie was in this movie; he is the perfect rude Mr. Palmer. My favorite character is still Elinor. Emma Thompson was splendid and her screen writing ability is evident. She is so very talented and I like her in any role.

    I have to admit that I think Alan Rickman is miscast as Colonel Brandon. He just doesn’t seem to fit this role; maybe it is because I have seen him in so many other roles, I can’t make this one fit.

  15. I thought the film was one of the best cast I’ve seen. I thought Greg Wise made an excellent Willoughby, but Alan Rickman’s version of Colonel Brandon was my favorite. My significant other likes Alan Rickman, too, but it was for his portrayal of the bad guy in Die Hard. I prefer him as Colonel Brandon watching in awe as he first encounters Marianne as she plays the piano-forte.

  16. My favorite character in the movie is Marianne. She is excellent in this version! I think the only way her portrayal could have been improved is by making the movie into a mini-series. Mr. Palmer is also one of my favorites. He’s brilliant!

  17. My favorite character in this movie is Willoughby hands down. And while he is handsome I find his character very intriguing. I don’t believe he is complete horrible guy, but does do what is necessary of the time period with Marianne (even though I still get angry with him for what he does to Colonel Brandon). I even named my car after him :)

  18. I thought the acting in this version was wonderful. Alan rickman’s facial expressions as Brandon were spot on for me. My favorite however was Marianne/ Kate winslet. This was the first movie I had seen her act in and she was just as I pictured Marianne as I read the book.

  19. Hugh Laurie as Mr. Palmer has to be one of my favorites in this film! He’s such a scene stealer and hilarious in a way other actors portraying the role just can’t capture. It’s also I think, a very nuanced performance for a relatively minor role. I’m always struck by the level of concern he shows for Marianne as he and Mrs. Palmer leave…

  20. I love this version and all of the characters. Although I must admit, Hugh Grant probably wouldn’t have been my pick for Edward. But every other cast member was perfect! This movie made me an Alan Rickman fan forever! And on a side note, I always thought the actress who played Lucy Steele look alot like the figure skater Tonya Harding??

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Mercedes Benz Clase E65 AMG

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class 65 AMG 4M automatic

Date of registration: 10/7/2014
Displacement: 5461cc
Power: 558cv
Color: Metallic diamond white
Km: 60,000 km
Only owner
Two-year Mercedes warranty

Parking package
Package-Night (AMG)
Fuel tank: enlarged
Memory package
Media Interface (Universal-Connector for iPod / AUX / USB / MP3)
Anti-theft package
Folding rear seats1 / 3-2 / 3 with access to the boot and load anchor
Special painting White diamond Bright (design painting)
Assistant-driving package
Driving assistant: Adaptive road light assistant plus
Panoramic roof / electric sliding. (glass roof)
Seats: Air conditioning
Harman-Kardon sound system with Logic7 Surround System
Front seats .: Air conditioning

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Autocorporatione is created to provide our customers with the most fascinating market models that after passing through a rigorous control and diagnosis become the soul of our establishment.

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#Avakinizeit Creator Week Contest

Celebrate Creator Week with the #AvakenizeIt Contest!

All you have to do is take a current TikTok trend and recreate it using Avakin Life! Make sure you share your video on TikTok using #AvakinizeIt and #AvakinLife to be in with a chance of winning one of three prizes:

1st Place – Gold Creativity Badge and 75,000 Avacoins.
2nd Place – Silver Creativity Badge and 50,000 Avacoins
3rd Place – Bronze Creativity Badge and 25,000 Avacoins.

Make sure you get your videos in by Midnight on March 11th, 2022!

Check here for full Terms & Conditions. Good luck!

Do not include any 3rd party logos, trademarks, or commercial or advertising content.
Do not include images of any famous characters or celebrities.
Do not include any offensive material.
Do not defame any 3rd party.
Enter as many times as you want!
Entries must be submitted by March 11th, Midnight GMT.

Please make sure you check our terms and conditions!


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Mulholland Drive Apartment

Under the Hollywood sign, enjoying the famous views of the Hollywood Hills and surrounded by the mansions of the stars, stands this luxurious two-floor property on Mullholland Drive and it’s the perfect base for a Hollywood superstar.

Keep the paparazzi at bay behind your 9ft surrounding wall and live like royalty with a feature moat circling the property with spacious decked areas and balconies to enjoy the serenity. Large windows in every room, and multiple entrances to the garden, make the most of the views and create an airy and bright atmosphere. This property also benefits from a built in hot tub, surrounded by hanging plants and plenty of indoor foliage and a state-of-the-art fitted kitchen along with 2 bedrooms with their own balconies, a bathroom, and a modern sheltered driveway.

Featuring 7 daily rewards.

Available now in the Avakin store!


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Avamere at Seaside flowers near the front entrance

We’re making some exciting changes!

Avamere at Seaside’s assisted living area is transitioning into independent living. Along with this transition come wonderful updates to the building.

Exciting renovations

Renovations to Avamere at Seaside’s assisted living section of the building begin summer 2019.

These renovations include moving the dining room downstairs next to the kitchen, adding a bistro (including a soda fountain), adding a gym and theater room, and obtaining new furniture and artwork.

Avamere at Seaside will provide 41 independent living apartments for seniors looking to retire at the coast.

“This is an exciting change for us at Avamere at Seaside,” said Executive Director Sarah McBride. “These renovations allow us to provide more amenities for our residents, perfectly aligning with our mission to enhance the life of every person we serve.”

Avamere at Seaside’s independent living residents will enjoy the same amenities their current residents do, including three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, and all utilities. Residents can participate in a wide range of activities both at home and out and about. Staff select activities to encourage residents to be active mentally and physically.

Meeting seniors in their life journey

Avamere at Seaside’s upcoming independent living offering aligns with Avamere’s continuum of care priority, where we aim to provide care to seniors wherever they are in their life journey.

Adding independent living at Avamere at Seaside fills in this continuum of care in the Seaside area. Avamere offers assisted living at Suzanne Elise, another Avamere community just two miles north of Avamere at Seaside and home to their previous assisted living residents.

Avamere at Seaside staff are proud to serve seniors at the Oregon coast and look forward to welcoming independent living residents.

Their memory care and respite care services are open during the remodel. Visit Avamere at Seaside today to experience retirement at the coast!


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Avast Cleanup

Avast Cleanup 21.1

Improves PC speed by cleaning junk files

Boosts your PC by cleaning it. Firstly it runs a scan, checking all your system files and finding what's broken, and what should not be there, missing .dll's, junk folders, leftovers and so on. It cleans registries, browsers and the whole system fixing your PC problems.

Our computer systems can become slower with time. This may be caused by the continuous accumulation of unused files and programs, as well as old registry elements and other factors. Avast Cleanup helps users to optimize their systems in a very simple manner.

The program's interface is simple and colorful. It shows you only three options to choose from. The first one is Clean, which will free space in your hard drive. The second is Optimize, which will fix registry entries, detect risky apps and programs, and optimize other system settings. Finally, the third option allows you to schedule regular cleanups. You can turn on or off the real-time monitoring, and schedule an automatic cleanup process every week or every month, as well to set the day of the week and the hour during which you want the process to be carried out.

In sum, this is a program that is very easy to use. It works fast and runs unintrusively in the background.

The shareware version is fully functional and you can use it for 13 days. If you like the program and want to use it longer, you will need to purchase a license. Please take into account that the license is subscription-based; that is, it only will be valid during one, two, or three years, depending on the type of license you buy.

Victor Hernandez
Editor rating: rating

Review summary

  • The program can help you to speed up your system using its different functions
  • It runs in the background without causing any hassles

  • The program is subscription-based; that is, you need to make recurrent payments to keep using the program
  • The subscription costs are not very affordable
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Simulation of Almond Shell Gasification in Circulating Fluidized-bed Gasifier by Using Cycle-Tempo

Tumurbat T., Özveren U. , Karaca Albayrak F. , Yakişik H., Dalbudak Y., Kartal F., ...More

5th International Conference on Sustainable Development, Belgrade, Serbia (ICSD 2019), Belgrade, Serbia, 17 - 21 April 2019, pp.1-7

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Belgrade
  • Country: Serbia
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-7

Almond shell is regarded as one of promising renewable sources for energy in Turkey for biomass gasification. Steam gasification for almond shell supplies remarkably higher gas qualities than air-blown gasification. The aim of this study is to simulate a circulating fluidized-bed gasifier for almond shell gasification in situ steam atmosphere using Cycle-Tempo software (TU Delft, the Netherlands). Effect of gasifier temperature and ratio of steam to biomass were discussed. The outcomes of the circulating fluidized-bed gasifier model demonstrated the high steam amount in almond shell gasification enhances production of H2 and exergy of producer gas. The model was capable of providing detailed data of performance of the almond shell steam gasification in terms of composition of producer gas and exergy as well as lower heating value, and model results are in a good agreement with the experimental results from the literature.


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Russian MP Denies Spying on US Via Glonass

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A senior Russian lawmaker disproved media allegations of Moscow spying on US citizens via the Glonass satellite navigation station.

Media claims of Russian surveillance of US citizens from Nicaragua with the use of the Glonass satellite navigation station is absurd, senior Russian lawmaker Vladimir Shamanov told Sputnik on Monday.

“All of this is absurd and fiction designed for an untrained layman,” Shamanov, chairman of Russia’s lower house of parliament defense committee, said.

Russia opened a new Glonass satellite navigation tracking station in Nicaragua last Thursday, with head of Russia’s space corporation Roscosmos Igor Komarov on a visit to the Central American republic.

The Washington Post cited “current and former US officials” over the weekend suspecting that the station could have “dual use” capabilities, including for electronic espionage at the US.


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Its and amazing general blog

Do you want to be the next top accountant at a prestigious firm? If you do then there are several things you should keep in mind. Although being the top accountancy firm is a dream of many people, not everyone gets there. Many top accountants start out at the bottom rung and have to work their way up.

Public Accounting: Definition And Examples | BooksTime

So how do you find your way to the top, especially if you don’t have much experience as an accountant yourself? The first thing you need to think about is your education. There are several top accounting services companies who will offer internships where accountants learn the basics of accounting in a short period of time, visit . These internships are unpaid and are generally limited to a few months, however, you are better off for having the experience. This experience can help you land jobs with accounting firms once you get to them.

Next you should think about specialization. Accountants can be territorial and want to work with only certain types of firms. For instance there are some accountants who only want to work with small firms and there are some large firms who only want to work with large corporations. You should ask the top accounting services firms about which type of client they work with. You will then have a better idea of what you are getting into.

Thirdly, consider what experience you already have. If you already work for a large accounting firm then it is highly likely that you will be able to find work with any of the top accounting firms in the world. There are always openings for new accountants at the larger and more prestigious accounting firms. On the other hand, if you happen to work as a receptionist or a bookkeeper at a small accounting firm then it may be difficult to get a job with a top firm.

If you think that you do not have enough accounting knowledge then you should ask if the firm would be willing to train you. This is especially important if you are looking to become an accountant or if you want to increase your knowledge of the business world. Many accountants will provide you with training on site. This can be especially helpful if you are planning to relocate to Dubai after you complete your training.

If you are ready to start searching for a job then your main option is to go online and look for available accountants in Dubai. The Internet will provide you with numerous online businesses and some of them will even allow you to set up a virtual office in Dubai. This can be a great way to get clients without having to face any of the hassles associated with setting up an office in Dubai.

A good place to start looking for accountants in Dubai is the internet. Look for the top accounting service in Dubai and contact them through their website. Dubai is very well known for its strong international reputation in financial services and this reputation is carried out by thousands of multinational corporations. These companies usually hire experienced professionals who have a proven track record in Dubai.

Once you have found an accountant who you think is suitable then you should look at his or her track record. You should ask for at least three references and if possible contact them so that you can assess the quality of their service. There are several good accounting software companies in Dubai and you can choose one that provides you with a suite of financial tools. This should include an application which you can use to manage your bank accounts and a comprehensive ERP solution. This should include support for payroll, invoicing, and accounting so that you can maximize the full potential of your accountant.


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Bipolar and Anxiety: How to Cope with Our Fear of the Future

February 6, 2018 Hannah Blum

Anxiety plays a big role in living with bipolar disorder. I'm sharing my experience with anxiety and explain how I learned to cope with my fear of the future.

Anxiety is a significant part of living with bipolar disorder. I deal with anxiety when I think about the future, and ask myself questions such as, "What if my bipolar treatment stops working?" and "What happens when I have a bipolar breakdown again?" In this blog post, I share my experience with bipolar disorder and anxiety and explain how I have learned to cope with my fear of the future.

Anxiety Over "What If My Bipolar Treatment Stops Working?"

A major thing that sucks about living with bipolar 2 disorder is that even when you are feeling your best, you are always worried about the future. Asking yourself, "What if my bipolar treatment stops working?"

About every five to seven years, I have to adjust or change bipolar medications. I am self-aware, which helps me know when it is time to talk about a change in bipolar treatment. Before this appointment, my anxiety is in full force, afraid of what the doctor will say. Sometimes I ease into the bipolar medication adjustment without noticing a difference, and other times I find myself twenty pounds heavier, irritated and lethargic. In those times, I worry that I have hit a dead end with bipolar treatment.

However, I have learned that worrying about it does no justice. I tell myself and other people who live with bipolar disorder, we have to be solution finders. We have to be someone who looks at the problem, and doesn't talk about how hard it is or how much it is going to suck to figure this problem out. Instead, we need to work on the way in which we are going to solve this problem. We have to tell ourselves that we will not stop until the problem is solved. This attitude helps relieve the anxiety by focusing on a solution rather than constantly ruminating over the problem.

What Happens When I Have a Bipolar Breakdown Again?

In my personal experience, it helps me prepare for the inevitable rather than waste time worrying about it. I will have another bipolar breakdown; this is something I have accepted.

It is about being prepared for it when it happens, not if it happens. Most likely I will be in a very different spot than I am today. There is a difference between having a breakdown when you are nineteen years old with little responsibility versus when you are older with more responsibility such as having a family, a career, and a mortgage to pay. I worry about the effect it will have on the people around me. However, I have to remind myself that the future is unknown and out of my control. All I can do is manage my bipolar disorder well enough to be prepared for the future.

One lesson self-help books have taught me is that you have to trust the Universe and go with wherever it takes you. Fighting against the inevitable will wear you down. We can't control the future, but we can control how we handle it.

A piece of advice I would give to those dealing with extreme anxiety and bipolar disorder is to get involved in the mental health community. Following advocates and people who share their journey with a mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder and anxiety, make us feel less alone and reduces our worry about the future. It is nice to know that when you are in a difficult spot, you have a community that is here to support you.

APA Reference
Blum, H. (2018, February 6). Bipolar and Anxiety: How to Cope with Our Fear of the Future, HealthyPlace. Retrieved on 2022, August 8 from

Author: Hannah Blum

Hannah Blum is the HealthyPlace YouTube bipolar disorder vlogger. Check out her I'm Hannah. I Have Bipolar 2 playlist and subscribe to the HealthyPlace YouTube channel. You can also find Hannah on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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Add support for batch processing in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

In this article we will discuss how to enable batch processing for an existing functionality in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations.

Let’s say that we have developed a functionality which is executed when a user clicks the OK button on a form dialog, and now we got a requirement to add support to run the same functionality in batch. This means that we want to make our form dialog ‘batchable’, i.e. we want to add a new tab with the Running in background (i.e. Batch processing) settings.

To achieve this, you can:

  1. Use the existing form as a dialog of your new batch class.
  2. Recreate the existing form dynamically using your new batch class.
  3. Add the Batch button to your form and connect the OK button with your new batch class.

In this tutorial we will focus on the third approach where we will add a new Batch button to the existing form; when this button is clicked the built-in Batch processing dialog should be shown. This approach is used when you post and print sales and purchase orders, e.g. see the Posting invoice form.

Let’s discuss briefly the first two options and then explain the third one in more detail.

1. Use your existing form as a dialog of your batch class

First, you can redesign your form to add a new TabPage control with the Running in background (i.e. Batch processing) settings. Afterwards, you need to create a new custom batch class that inherits from the RunBaseBatch class, and implement the dialog() method (among other methods) in the following way:

You can learn about this approach in detail in this article.

2. Recreate your form dynamically using only a batch class

The second option is to re-create your form completely from scratch by building it dynamically in the overridden dialogPostInit() method of your custom batch class, which has to be created by extending the RunBaseBatch class. So, your dynamically built form and business logic (the run() method) will be written in X++ in the single custom batch class inheriting from RunBaseBatch.

But what if you want to keep your existing form as is, because there is a lot of business logic going on? Or this might be an existing built-in form in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations so you cannot simply recreate it. For such cases the most elegant way would be to extend this form by adding a button which will open the Batch processing dialog.

3. Add the Batch button to your form

This is the simplest method and it’s also used with the Posting invoice form that you are probably familiar to. In this article we will demonstrate step-by-step on how to do it, and also add an improvement comparing to Posting invoice.

Let’s say that we have created a custom form for emailing multiple invoices to the same customer in a single email at the end of the current billing period. Afterwards, we have also added the Batch button to the form.

On this form you will notice a disabled checkbox Batch processing, which is a flag signalizing whether the invoice emailing will be performed in batch when you click the OK button. You can turn it on or off on the Batch processing dialog that is shown when the Batch button is clicked. On this form you can schedule and set up a batch job for the invoice emailing operation.

The improvement comparing to the Posting invoice form we mentioned before is that on our form we have this Batch processing checkbox, which is telling us whether the invoice emailing operation will run in batch after pressing the OK button on the form.

Take a look at the needed steps for making a form batchable by adding the Batch button.

Custom batch class

The invoice emailing operation is done using a single manager class called DocEmailInvoicesManager. Specifically, only one method of this class is the single entry point of the whole operation:

If we had a class which is structured in a way to contain parm() methods and the run() method, we would easily transform this class to a custom batch class by extending it from RunBaseBatch directly. Then we would implement the pack() and unpack() methods (and some other methods we are going to need).

But for our scenario we will introduce a new class, which will act only as a wrapper of our existing manager class (DocEmailInvoicesManager) containing the whole business logic.

This is how it’s look like:

So, we have implemented the pack() and unpack() methods, a protected constructor to force instancing the class through the construct() static method, and the run() method, as you can see below, which is just a wrapper for the entry point method of our existing manager class (DocEmailInvoicesManager).

You can also see that we have implemented the caption() method that will provide the value for the Task description field of the scheduled batch job and also the description of the batch job itself.

When opening from the Batch job history form, the batch dialog will show a caption we have provided in the caption() method that differs from the caption (Batch processing) shown on the Batch dialog when we were scheduling the batch job from our form. Also, we will see parameters of the batch job, which we have added to the dialog form in the dialogPostInit() method.

The BatchDialog action menu item

Now when we have our custom batch class created, we will add the Batch button to our form. We will achieve this by adding a built-in BatchDialog action menu item. This menu item points to the BatchDialog class that extends the RunBase class.

We also need to override the clicked() method of the Batch button, in order to create or update with the form parameters the instance of our custom batch class (DocEmailInvoicesManagerBatch).

Note that after the Batch dialog is closed, the Batch processing checkbox on our form gets refreshed depending on the selected Batch processing option from the Batch dialog.

The new runBase() method

When a batch dialog is open from the BatchDialog class invoked by the clicked BatchDialog action menu item, i.e. the Batch button on our form, it expects for a calling form to have the runBase() method implemented. If we don’t implement that method, an error will be thrown and the Batch dialog will not be shown.

That’s why we need to add the runBase() method to our form and implement it to return an instance of our custom batch class (DocEmailInvoicesManagerBatch) which is defined as a global class variable.

The OK button on the form

Finally, we have to invoke performing in batch, in case that an end-user has clicked the Batch button and turned on the Batch processing option on the Batch dialog. We will do that when the OK button is clicked.

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Fabrica Kraft

Free Shipping Worldwide On All Orders Over $500

You can create your own cushion design on our website. We offer superior materials and excellent customer service.

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Fabrica Kraft

2055 Limestone Rd Suite 200 C
Wilmington Delaware 19808

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Wilmington (Lenape: Paxahakink / Pakehakink) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. The city was built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. It lies at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine River, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. Wilmington was named by Proprietor Thomas Penn after his friend Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, who was prime minister during the reign of George II of Great Britain.

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What is the meaning of the name Emry?

The name Emry is primarily a male name of English origin that means Work Rule.

Enlish surname

Different Spellings of the name Emry:

Emry, Emreigh

People who like the name Emry also like:

Emery, Everett, Emmett, Asher, Noah, Gabriel, Liam, Charlotte, Evangeline, Amelia, Violet, Hazel, Claire, Evelyn

Names like Emry:

Emera, Emery, Emory, Eimear, Emer, Enora, Einar, Emre

Stats for the Name Emry

checkmark Emry is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Emry is currently #477 in U.S. births

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What is the meaning of the name Kameron?

The name Kameron is primarily a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that means Crooked Nose.

Form of Cameron

People who like the name Kameron also like:

Adrian, Kaden, Oliver, Alexander, Aaron, Benjamin, Kendrick, Bella, Eva, Olivia, Alexandra, Celeste, Abigail, Kaelyn

Names like Kameron:

Kameryn, Kamran

Stats for the Name Kameron

checkmark Kameron is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Kameron is currently #343 in U.S. births

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What is the meaning of the name Ketill?

The name Ketill is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Helmet, Small Pot.

Nordic name from the Viking period.

Icelandic boys name also common in Norway, written Kjetil in modern

People who like the name Ketill also like:

Jokull, Filip, Berit, Axelia, Eivor

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Stats for the Name Ketill

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What is the meaning of the name Pagett?

The name Pagett is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Little Page.

English surname, a diminutive of the occupational surname Page, meaning attendant - specifically a man or boy.

Paget Brewster, actress.

Different Spellings of the name Pagett:

Pagett, Pagitt , Pagit

Names like Pagett:

Paquita, Paget

Stats for the Name Pagett

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of Backpacks and Beards

Forget Thailand, when I’m back home in Canada I often get a craving for Pad Thai from the local Thai Cuisine – but in Thailand it’s a whole different story. There are literally days when I will pack down a solid 4 helpings of this delicious dish in the span of about 6 hours. Pad Thai is simply EVERYWHERE. It’d be difficult to walk 5 minutes in any direction without seeing a… Read More