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Santos Laguna vs FC Juárez | Soccer Betting Tips, Predictions and Odds
Our predictions are based on a statistical analysis and on the experiences of our experts. You will find a betting tips, odds and predictions for the soccer match Santos Laguna vs FC Juárez.
Performance of the last 10 matches
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On the teams of Santos Laguna and FC Juárez face each other at in the TSM Corona. The duel takes place at the TSM Corona during the 8th matchday of the Primera División. Looking on the stats and performance of both teams, the probability of a Home Win is 48%.
Odds and betting tip for this soccer match
Total Goals Over/Under 2.5under 2.5 Goals
Three-Way BetSantos Laguna
Expert Pickunder 2.5 Goals
Predictions and statistical information for the soccer match
- Total Goals Over/Under 1.5over 62%under 38%
- Total Goals Over/Under 2.5over 35%under 65%
- Total Goals Over/Under 3.5over 16%under 84%
- Both Teams To Score Yes/NoYes 40%No 60%
Odds for the match Santos Laguna vs FC Juárez
Analysis and current form of the teams
- FC Juárez - Santos Laguna1-12020/09/05
- FC Juárez - Santos Laguna1-22020/02/24
Santos Laguna Form
- Santos Laguna met in their last match Atlético San Luis and recorded a 1 - 0.
- Santos Laguna averages 1.71 goals per game in the Primera División over the last 10 matches.
- Having won 10 and lost 5 matches in the Primera División over the last 6 months, Santos Laguna have proven what kind of form they are carrying into the game against FC Juárez.
FC Juárez Form
- Last game of FC Juárez ended in a 1 - 0 against Mazatlan FC.
- FC Juárez averages 1 goals per game in the Primera División over the last 10 matches.
- Having won 5 and lost 6 matches in the Primera División over the last 6 months, FC Juárez have proven what kind of form they are carrying into the game against Santos Laguna.
Our betting tips and predictions from the expert for the game Santos Laguna vs FC Juárez
Our expert predicts, with a probability of 65%, a under 2.5 Goals. Those still unconvinced can consider betting on a Home. The probability for that is 48%.

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The movie is all about family and love. Just when the lead protagonist goes on to commit suicide, a girl talks him out of it. How she touches his life in an exuberant way is the rest of the film.
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A documentary tribute to Michael Jackson called This Is It was released at midnight last night. The film was released in 2,400 theatres in China. In Beijing, a Jackson impersonator entertained fans, while 1,100 lucky people got tickets to the premiere.
So far reviews are mostly positive, as the footage shows the King of Pop rehearsing for his series concerts he would have held in London.
Director Kenny Ortega decided to give fans one last look at the artist in the weeks and days leading to Jackson's sudden death on June 25 at age 50.
In an interview with the New York Times, Ortega wanted to show Jackson was physically prepared and mentally focused on his work.
"Was he slight? Yes. Was he frail? At times," Ortega said. "But we had a very strong and excited, happy and determined Michael. He wanted to do this more than anything he's ever wanted to do, and he was involved in every aspect of this project. He was there, he was invested, and he wanted to do this. That's the truth. It really is."
However, even four months later, people still can't believe Jackson really is gone.
At work, a few colleagues have messages next to their MSN names, saying they were looking forward to seeing This Is It, the last chance to see their idol. With a limited release of only two weeks, it's certain each screening of the film will be sold out, especially in China, where every other young person born in the 1980s loves Jackson.
But not to worry, those who can't catch the movie in the theatre can watch it on fake DVDs available probably now. But don't get them right away -- wait a few weeks when there will be better copies... well, that's what people say...


Farmer robots, agribots grow and harvest crops. Besides, they perform other tasks complex and monotonous for a man – those related to loading, watering, fertilizing, weeding, data collection, field mapping, soil analysis, environmental monitoring, etc.
Harvesting of orchards requires the efforts of thousands of seasonal workers. Picking fruit is a low-payed, seasonal, repetitive job with little career advancement. The pickers are aging, and the younger generation is migrating to the cities in search of year-round and higher-paying full-time jobs. Current labor costs for a farmer range from 40 to 60%. Robots don’t get tired, they work 24 hours a day, they don’t need any amenities, they don’t go on vacation, and most importantly, they get cheaper and improve every year.
The following agribots, cobots, and self-propelled intelligent systems are used to pick apples, pears and other fruits: fruit-picking drones Tevel Aerobotics Technologies, Eve, Mars, FFRobotics robots. Strawberry harvesting robots are Rubion, Soil Bot, Agrobot. Raspberries and watermelons are harvested by Fieldwork Robotics. There are also asparagus harvesting robots Sparter Virginia Tech, tomato harvesting robots by GRoW, and Vegebot for lettuce.
Harvesting, trimming, and sorting robots
Robots for horticulture can carefully cut leaves, harvest fruits and vegetables, analyze and sort vegetables and fruits by quality. These smart assistants are usually equipped with “hands” to perform a wide range of tasks in orchards. For example, the Laboratory for Adaptive Robotics (SAR) at the University of Plymouth, led by Dr. Martin Stolen, is developing “soft robotic arm technology” for selective harvesting in horticulture. Parts of the robotic arm can change their rigidity in real time, softening to withstand impact during the fast phases of movement towards the fruit and vice versa to ensure accuracy during the approach and capture phase.
Dr. Stolen also works in the autonomous and selective harvesting of raspberries and tomatoes within the China Robot Harvest project. He is studying how the technology can be applied to cauliflower within the framework of the Cornwall Automated Cabbage Harvesting project, part of a three-year Agri-Tech Cornwall initiative funded in part by the European Regional Development Fund and the Cornwall Council.
It is worth noting that most harvesting robot prototypes have high initial investment costs and long payback periods. Few of these robots have passed the prototype stage and gone on sale. By reducing the cost of mass production of robots, the use can be scaled according to the needs of the farmer.
You can watch videos of many different types of harvesting robots. However, there are a few of them on sale today. End of Arm Tooling (EoAT) of harvesting robots differs depending on the type of crop. For example, peppers with a smooth waxy surface can be picked with suction cups. Tomatoes are more fragile than peppers, so the robots use a soft-fingered gripper that twists the fruit when pulling it from the plant. Strawberries are even more delicate, so their harvesting requires special care. For instance, there is a robot grabbing fruits with a stalk knife to avoid damage.
The vision of the robot, using artificial intelligence, determines the ripeness and plans the trajectory of the robotic arm to pick the fruit. Some harvesting robots are equipped with an articulated arm that moves on a wheelbase. Others use tracks like military vehicles.
Some harvesting robots are equipped with two aerial drones. The drones are attached to a wheeled cart that provides electricity. Drones fly next to the cart, using computer vision to find the ripe fruit and take it with pick-up mechanisms. Once harvested, the drone puts the fruit in a basket in the cart. The cart moves down the aisle, and the drones attached to the cart move as needed.
Data collection and analysis systems allow for the identification of the fruit and determine the stage of its ripeness, its readiness for harvest and quality, careful selection and sorting of fruits. The help of artificial intelligence allows the robot to control the life cycle of the plant more efficiently.
Some weeding robots for commercial farming use microdoses of herbicides. The robot autonomously moves through the rows. It uses computer vision to distinguish weeds from crops. When a weed is detected, the robot mechanisms are triggered. A small amount of pesticide is deposited on the weed. Consequently, far fewer chemicals are used. Another approach involves the use of lasers to kill weeds. Therefore, this method does not use chemicals and is certified organic. For example, the Swiss ecoRobotix is a robot designed to automatically thin out plantings and weed weeds. EcoRobotix is equipped with a computer vision system designed to identify weeds. It is oriented in space guided by GPS and touch sensors. The robot processes about 3 hectares of crops per day and if necessary, sprays the weed with a small dose of herbicide. This approach reduces the amount of chemicals used by 2-3 times.
Some weeding robots are equipped with solar panels for power, while others use batteries or diesel fuel.
AIGRO UP, an autonomous Dutch robot, can also perform tasks such as weeding and mowing. It is designed to be lightweight yet powerful enough to last up to 10 hours between charges.
One of the global players in the market of self-propelled horticulture solutions is AGROBOT. Agrobot E-Series made for the fruit and vegetable business is an innovative generation of strawberry-picking robots. These machines have been designed to work autonomously in rows on any plantation.
AGROBOT is also a developer of Bug Vacuum robots for pest control. The Bug Vacuum robot moves around the field on its own, so the farmer just needs to bring it to the starting point and select “Automatic mode”. The robot recognizes row spacings as navigational landmarks if it is within the row. As soon as the furrows are finished, the navigation controller decides what to do next: go to the next row, turn around or finish the job.
The Bug Vacuum has a dual-fan vacuum system that provides uniform airflow across the entire width. Optimum vacuum pressure is achieved through precise fan height control, which maximizes insect aspiration. In line with food safety standards, the fan inlet is made of stainless steel and food grade silicone.
Another world-known company is NAIO-TECHNOLOGIES – the developer of automated self-propelled equipment for fruit and vegetable growing (France). All robots are powered by RTK GPS navigation, which provides farmers with accurate weeding. The environmental friendliness of the process and respect for the soil is one of the important elements of the work of NAIO-TECHNOLOGIES robots. These technologies solve the problem of a shortage of agricultural workers, reduce heavy physical work and limit the use of chemical herbicides.
Today, more than 200 Naïo robots solve weeding problems around the world.
The company manufactures such robots as DINO autonomous self-propelled weeding robot for vegetable crops. It autonomously navigates the field with an accuracy of up to 2 cm thanks to a guidance system that combines information from RTK GPS and other sensors. Dino locates rows of crops and adjusts tools to weed as close to the plants as possible.
DINO works on crops such as lettuce, onions, carrots, parsnips, cabbage, leeks, cauliflower, and various herbs (garlic, cilantro, mint, etc.)
Another solution of the company is OZ, a multifunctional agricultural assistant robot for labor-intensive and complex tasks, such as loosening, weeding, furrowing, and sowing.
The company’s self-propelled robot, TED, is designed for vineyards. Its advantages are efficient and precise mechanical weeding without herbicides, protecting your soil and crops. It works 8 hours a day and is easily equipped with various tools for working in the field.
BoniRob, GREENBOT, KUBOTA, LADYBIRD ROBOT, Husky UGV and other intelligent robots are designed to work in vineyards, berry fields, orchards and vegetable crops.
The development of robotics will go along with the development of new technologies in breeding. So, over time, many varieties of vegetables and fruits will also be adapted to the work of robots. That is, there will be collaborations between manufacturers of robots and breeders of various types of vegetables and fruits.
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Solution for “None of the cipher suites supported by the client application are supported by the server”
19 June, 2013 Leave a comment
My SSL requests failed when the client was Windows Server 2003, and the server (a win7 box) showed this error in the event log:
An TLS 1.0 connection request was received from a remote client application, but none of the cipher suites supported by the client application are supported by the server. The SSL connection request has failed.
I spent days trying to fix it, trying about twenty different things. In the end, the real solution was to generate the SSL certificates again from scratch, this time forcing RSA and SHA1 (though SHA1 should be the default anyway). I used:
makecert -pe -r -ss my -sr localMachine -n “CN=[domain name or IP address]” -e 01/01/2099 -a sha1 -eku 188.8.131.52.184.108.40.206.1 -sky exchange -sp “Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider” -sy 12
Here is what all the switches mean:
-pe include private key
-ss my put cert into “Personal” certificate store
-sr localMachine use local machine’s cert stores (not current user’s)
-n common name (external IP or domain name of server)
-e expiry date
-a sha1 use SHA1
-eku 220.127.116.11.18.104.22.168.1 enhanced key usage Object Identifier (OID) for “SSL server certificate”
-sky exchange cert is for key exchange
-sp “Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider” use RSA
-sy 12 CryptoAPI provider type
For some reason Win Server 2k3 couldn’t or wouldn’t use the right ciphers with a default makecert certificate.
Hope this helps someone.


Binance Partner With Messi and Ronaldo Ahead of FIFA World Cup
As Fifa World Cup kicks off in Qatar, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo partnerd Binance to launch his “CR7 NFT Collection”.
Binance has also indirectly partnered with Argentina's soccer star lionel messi Messi as the exchange signed an agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA), the governing body of Argentine soccer.
Ronaldo and Messi's first-ever joint promotion photo have lit up social media a day before the first kickoff at the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Additionally, Adidas’ own Indigo Herz Bored Ape NFT joins Messi and Benzema in a teaser trailer for Qatar's FIFA World Cup.


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Buying a classic and iconic E30 BMW 3 Series can be just the start of a wonderful adventure. This book explains how these fantastic cars can be modified to suit a vast range of applications, from fast road use to race and rally.
This is the first book that shows you how to fit air suspension to your car. It covers both theory and practice, and includes the step by step fitting of a custom air suspension system. If you want the best ride and handling for your road car, this is a must-read book.

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text: Published 24 January 201325 January 2013 · Reading / Culture More than just a flag in the streets Nigel Featherstone It’s January in Australia and I’m hot and bothered. Hot, because that’s exactly what it is: for weeks now it’s been thirty degrees Celsius in the shade, some days thirty-five. Last Friday went over forty; Sydney, just two hours drive north of me, had its hottest day ever – it breached the forty-five-degree mark. Here at home the chooks have their beaks open and their wings out and hanging low, so I’ve covered their run as much as I can with an old tent-fly – it seems to help, for now. But hot is hot is hot and there’s not much I can do about it. And I can’t do much about the alarming waft of smoke as it comes into town and gets us coughing. Last week there was an automated message left on the landline: ‘Tomorrow’s bushfire conditions are CATASTROPHIC. Activate your bushfire survival plan now.’ I put the sprinkler into the garden and, rather uselessly, turned it on. All this is enough to make anyone hot and bothered, but it’s not all. On 26 January there’s Australia Day; yes, it’s come around yet again. So the flags are out and about: they’re being stuck on cars and utes and trucks, they’re hung in shop windows, and they’re sent flapping in front gardens, stating the bleeding obvious, but also as though staking a claim all over again. We do it every year, our national day to commemorate the beginning of British settlement, when Governor Phillip landed at Sydney Cove in 1788. I was born and bred here, my forebears arriving by boat only a handful of years after that adventurous governor. Despite this ancestral longevity, however, and whatever blood I have in my veins, and all my thinking on the topic, I don’t really know this nation of mine; as I age I’m understanding it less and less. So, this summer, this dreadful, pressure-cooked summer, I’ve turned to our writers for assistance, for succour even, because their imagination, observation and skilful way with words are surely better than simply hanging out a flag. Elizabeth Harrower wrote in her novel The Watchtower, which was first published in 1966 but re-released last year by Text Publishing as a bone-fide classic, describes two young sisters who after the death of their father have been relocated to Sydney along with their emotionally constipated mother (who will ditch Australia and return to England). They ran down the steep hill past two- and three-storeyed blocks of flats like their own, and the grey stone church balanced on the incline. Stopping for breath and running again, stopping for traffic and running, their long plaits of hair smacking their backs then curving out ahead, they at last reached the esplanade, the semi-circle of pines and fine yellow sand beyond which there was only the Pacific. If they were uncertain of everything else, they knew this was a boundary. It took them aback. Jolted to a stop, they stared and stared before, in a sense, giving up, looking away, and dropping, stiff-kneed, down the steps to the beach. Oh the beach: that promise, the joy of being outside, the freedom and energy, that church balanced precariously on its incline (but an incline to where, or is it a decline?). But that boundary of which Harrower speaks: it’s always there, always, because islands by definition are bordered on all sides, and borders have boundaries that we don’t want crossed. Francesca Rendle-Short, born in Brisbane but now living in Melbourne, has in her first novel, Imago (1996), a woman – ‘a hopeful migrant’ of English origin – and her stuttering husband move south to Canberra, the very definitely inland national capital that was made up from scratch. In 1960, Canberra lay in bits and pieces across the limestone plain either side of the Molonglo River. The newly-wed couple arrived before their luggage on a hot weekend in mid-November, just before the expected cool change. The capital of Australia was bare, dry and brown, mostly paddock, ordered in circles, loops and spirals, and very hot. They were both dizzy and disoriented by the time the taxi stopped in front of a brick house. It was tucked in the side of Mount Ainslie, on a big block, hedged at the front and fenced around the back. Semi-furnished and with modern amenities. Tree seedlings waiting in the shed were wrapped in damp newspaper and bound with green garden string: the makings of a garden, given ten or more years. Here, in Rendle-Short’s words, we have Canberra, Australia’s newest city, barely managing to rise up out of the dust and become what it needs to be: a place for politics and power and, one hopes, vision. But what optimism there is in those seedlings, a garden that might one day be! Then again, there’s the displacement of the heat, the embarrassment and confusion and uncertainty. In this country, there’s always something lurking just around the corner. Marion Halligan was born and raised in the industrial seaside town of Newcastle in New South Wales but has lived most of her adult life in Canberra. In her short story ‘Letters to Eden’ from the collection Shooting the Fox (2011), Halligan cheekily reimagines her capital city as being one that was designed for the coast two hours drive east. I should tell you, Eden is a planned capital, a willed city, its site chosen; built as a result of a competition in the early years of last century. It has a fine harbour, one of the deepest in the world. The Australians are a sea-regarded people, so this siting on the coast was important to them. So was establishing it in a place that was neither Sydney nor Melbourne – the capitals of two of the original colonies that federated to form the new country – but halfway between the two. The wife of the man who won the competition was responsible for the idea of the buildings; she drew them fastidiously on gold silk, and part of their beauty is their femaleness: a lot of breast-like cupolas and fine delicate lines in even the most grand of civic buildings. They are open and welcoming and at the same time sheltering. There are colonnades, and most marvellous narrow canals – somewhat Moorish, I venture – feeding into pools of water, both a delight in this severely hot weather which I am growing to love. I saw myself always as the happy native of chilly climes but this sun is seductive, especially observed from the cool shade of the sea-breezy colonnades. Despite the fact that Halligan has shifted the capital as though it’s all just a dream, she draws us in to her ideal. Does she want to heal us? I hope so. Heal us with the sensuality of heat, of breeze, of medicinal saltwater. Heal us with the comfort of the mother-capital, the openness, the sense of welcome, the sheltering; we need that comfort, we do, we need that shelter. For Brisbane, let’s refer to Francesca Rendle-Short again, because a person who leaves home knows home better than anyone. In her innovative memoir-cum-novel Bite Your Tongue (2011), Rendle-Short sketches out life in the Queensland city dubbed by many a wag as ‘Bris-Vegas’. Her main character, Glory, the daughter of a book-burning religious zealot lies awake, tosses and turns. It feels like the walls and ceiling of the room are closing in, the vegetation outside her room is growing so fast it’s coming in through the cracks and under the door to choke [her]. A few pages later, Rendle-Short describes Queensland as a place that dug in its heels, and said no, ‘…we’re different, we’re not like those people down south’. So in the swift-as-swift vegetation we have nature doing its best to get rid of us, perhaps even snuff us right out; in that sub-tropical commitment to difference, we have the forging of a sun-stroked conservatism no matter what. No wonder they say that federal elections in this country are fought and won in ‘God’s own country’ – Queensland. But it’s not a place for me. In search for cooler and more open-minded climes, we head all the way south to Melbourne, which has, it has to be said, always prided itself on being a chip off old Europe’s block – in this city are bell-ringing trams and people who wear black from neck to toe and multicoloured teapot-cover-like hats on their heads and barrack for a kind of football game that makes no sense, none whatsoever. But there’s poetry down there, and plenty of it. Dorothy Porter (1954–2008), an electrifying magician of words if there ever was one, was born in Sydney and spent some time in the wild, craggy Blue Mountains immediately west of that city, but moved to Victoria for love. She was famous for her verse-novels, especially The Monkey’s Mask (1994); but in the astronomically infused Wild Surmise (2002), she writes in the poem ‘Melbourne coffee shops’ about the rivalry that exists between Australia’s two biggest cities and seeps beneath the skin of her madly, frantically in-love main characters. Alex is a Sydney girl. That shallow restlessness always whingeing for water. While I have measured out my life in the morning newspaper and espresso pleasure of coffee shops. Let Alex hunger for the harbour. Give me Brunswick Street, and the warm view from Mario’s on a wild winter’s day when the street is flooding with feral human traffic elated with wind and walking against the cold driving wet. If Brisbane is suffocation, in Porter’s Melbourne we have the pervy pleasure of inner-city streets, the rush of coffee on every corner, but weather that can turn bad in a bat of an eyelid, sending all for jumpers and jackets. And we have that ‘shallow restlessness’ of Sydney; as someone who spent the first eighteen years of his life in that sprawling, selfish, incessantly driven metropolis, I can hand-on-heart vouch for the truth in those two words. Andrea Goldsmith, Dorothy Porter’s partner, is a novelist some reviewers like to say should be much better known, and for good reason. In Reunion (2009) Goldsmith writes expertly about the multi-webbed lives of intellectual Australians who have been around the globe and come back to Melbourne to tell their tales. Jack dawdled along the path by the river. Night had already fallen but the area was well lit; in fact, all of the city was lit up these days. The temperature had plummeted and his hands ached with cold, but he was in no hurry: a large cocktail party, much less one in which he was on display, was simply not his scene. He checked his watch and continued on his way. Renovated to the far respectable ‘precinct’, this area on the north side of the river had been the domain of derelicts when he was a student, a rat-infested corridor of the city reeking of menace and bad reputation. The contemporary upgrade was now busy with suited pedestrians wearing trainers, and home-bound joggers with their work life crammed into backpacks. There was a vigour and prosperity about both the people and the area, and a youthfulness too, which by the very fact he noticed it made him uncomfortable: he had not realised he had reached that stage of maturation when youth is viewed as other, as not yourself. Seeing Melbourne from Goldsmith’s character’s perspective, we have the fading of the original urban dream, but also a sense of renewal, a new youth perhaps, though clearly not for this Jack of hers, one of the most memorable characters in the book. But what do these words say about my country? That our man-made places are in a constant state of flux? That we’re fond of reinvention, which seems to suggest that we’re not sure of ourselves, of what we’ve been and where we’re going? Yes, I think it does say these things. For more answers, however, let’s shift to the country – neither city nor suburbia. Who better to take our hand than Roger McDonald, a longstanding chronicler of the rural experience, particularly the historical rural experience. With sentences that spring and flick into life – like a hose on full bore that darts this way and that across a backyard – he dives deep into the land and the people out there, those empty spaces (though they’re not really empty and never have been). In his epic and segmentary novel When Colts Ran (2009), McDonald writes: The road west humped across ancient floodplains, making for slow going on corrugations through sand drifts. Up ahead a purple cloud hung in an empty sky. Most strange: it wandered north and south as Veronica tightened a handkerchief over her mouth and raised an umbrella against the naked heat. They crept forward, the motorbike steering crabwise in the dust. Sand trickled into Colts’s boots and the front forks flummoxed in ruts. At some point the cloud made a decision, packed itself into an anvil shape, turned thick blue, swelled. Up ahead a wall of rain descended with a perfect sheen and roaring, and they couldn’t run or retreat as it approach with its arms out. Ah yes, the ominousness of the interior, but also the comfort in those meteorological arms – rain, or the spectacle of lightning and thunder, or just cooler weather, always cooler weather heading for us, we hope. We’re obsessed with the sky and the weather it brings: everything hinges on how hot or cool or wet or windy it’s going to be. Tim Winton, infamously West Australian, that faraway sandy state which reckons its capital Perth is the most isolated city in the world, is a master at exploring the Australian place and the Australian personality, even if the personality of his version of Australia concerns broken men in love with tough-as-guts women, boats all about, a passionate love of fishing and the shadowy risk and restlessness of the ocean. In The Riders (1994), largely written in Paris and set in Ireland, Winton has his main-man Scully waiting for a wife and young daughter who may or may not be turning up. Scully laughed, but it stung somehow. Admit it, Scully, he thought. You followed, you’d follow her anywhere. A few weeks ago you couldn’t sleep for dreams of home, of hot white beaches and the wicked scene of coconut oil and the Fremantle Doctor blowing the curtains inward against the long table there in that house you sweated on all those years. You were a mad dog for it, mate, like a horse in the home paddock, bolting with your nose in the air, kissing Europe goodbye, letting it kiss your cakehole for all you cared…’ Beach and wind and heat and a flying middle-finger to ancient history – it may well be that this is all we’ve got. It’s not much. Nam Le, born in Vietnam but grew up in Melbourne, has thus far published just one book, the much-praised The Boat (2008), a diverse collection of short stories set in Australia and elsewhere. In the title story, which follows a group of ‘boat people’ from Vietnam as they try to reach the promise land they think Australia might be, Le writes of one of those onboard and her grief-stricken love for someone who hasn’t survived the voyage that’s not yet over. As though this were an order, Mai took Quyen’s arm and led her the full span of the boat to the prow. Again, the crowd parted for them. They stood together in silence, the spray moistening their faces as they looked forward, focussing all their sight and thought on that blurry peninsula ahead, that impossible place, so that they would not be forced to behold the men at the back of the boat peeling the blanket off, swinging the small body once, twice, three times before letting go, tossing him as far behind the boat as possible so he could be out of sight when the sharks attacked. That blurry peninsula ahead; that impossible place; those sharks. What perils await those who dare to dream of a better life. A better life here where I live, am so lucky to live. We should, I suggest, always be cautious of someone who insists on turning to the Indigenous voice for the definitive statement about what it means to be Australian – if anything, contemporary Australia is many things to many people, some of which is worth savouring, some of which is worth running from or, at least, trying to get a handle on; we’re a nation of layers upon layers upon layers – but I can’t think of a better way to leave this brief survey of place and identity than with a grab from Aboriginal writer Jennifer A Martiniello. In an excerpt from an essay collected in an anthology called The Invisible Thread (2012), published to celebrate the work of writers who’ve called the national capital home, Martiniello talks about language and story and emptiness. I could tell you about growing up in a voided place. What it is like as a child to be an echo, a resonance of something unnamed in the silence. I could tell you about my grandmother’s and my father’s first three languages – Alyerntarrpe, Pertame, Arrernte – and about my own eliminative reduction to one, English. My father’s fourth language, and the supreme evidence of colonial obsession with an abstracted literacy that could not read the forms and expressions of our multiple literacies. I could show you the void of two hundred blank white pages of history unmarked with the black ink of our lives, or tell you about how the lapse of meaning between languages in translation is the chasm that opens up in the same occupied territory, such as 26 January, Survival Day. Here I’m stuck on those final two words: Survival Day. Is it true that the only rational conclusion that can be made is that bits of my country are good, that bits of my country aren’t so good, that there is mystery and myth here, that there is no single brain that can understand this Australia, the one that’s been made and will continue to be made and possibly unmade into something that doesn’t yet exist? Yes, it’s true that this is my conclusion. Though, of course, it’s also a beginning, as many of this nation’s most creative writers hint at in the selected passages above. It’s not much, but it’s more – much more – than the emptiness – the horrendous emptiness – that can be found at the supposed celebratory times like this when flags are draped and dragged and flapped through the streets of our cities and towns. Permission to quote ‘Melbourne coffee shops’ from Dorothy Porter’s Wild Surmise (Picador, 2002) granted by the Estate of Dorothy Porter. Nigel Featherstone Nigel Featherstone is an Australian writer of contemporary adult fiction and creative journalism. He is the author of the novellas I’m Ready Now (Blemish Books 2012) and Fall on Me (Blemish Books 2011), which won the 2012 ACT Writing and Publishing Award for Fiction. His novel Remnants (Pandanus Books 2005) was published to considerable acclaim, as was his short-story collection, Joy (Ginninderra Press 2000). Nigel is also the author of 40 short stories published in Australian literary journals, including Meanjin, Island, and Overland, as well as in the US. Since 2007 he has been a regular contributor to Panorama, the weekend magazine of The Canberra Times. He is the founder and editor of online literary journal Verity La, which last year won a Canberra Critics Circle Award. Born and raised in Sydney, Nigel now lives in Goulburn on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. For more information, visit opentopublic.com.au More by Nigel Featherstone Overland is a not-for-profit magazine with a proud history of supporting writers, and publishing ideas and voices often excluded from other places. If you like this piece, or support Overland’s work in general, please subscribe or donate. Related articles & Essays First published in Overland Issue 228 19 May 202323 May 2023 · Friday Features Long Furby memory hole Dan Hogan The year is 1998 and a spectre is haunting capitalism from ages six and up—the spectre of virtual and robotic kin. All the powers of the capitalist class have entered an unholy alliance to exploit this spectre: Tyco, Hasbro, and Mattel, or: Tickle Me Elmo, Furby, and Tamagotchi. 1 First published in Overland Issue 228 6 April 202314 April 2023 · Culture Nostalgia without utopia: are gay men okay? Guy Webster If the ‘popular image of homosexuality in the late 20th century’ was that of monied, white men, then each of these examples represent contemporary gay identities haunted by this recent history. Considered together, they offer a hauntology of cis gay subjectivity—an identity forming around a process of failed mourning that unhelpfully sublimates the possibility of queer futurities.

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Apple will release Q414 (July-September) earnings results on Monday, October 20, 2014 after market close (check MacDailyNews right around 4:30 for the results as soon as they are released).
Apple also plans to conduct their usual conference call with analysts to discuss financial results of its fourth fiscal quarter later that day beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET. Apple will stream the call’s audio live here.
Streaming audio requires iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 4.2 or above, any Mac running OS X 10.6.8 or above or any PC running QuickTime 7 or later.
MacDailyNews Note: As usual, MacDailyNews will offer live notes from Apple’s conference call (check back that day, after earnings for the link).


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The study was aimed to develop the systems of vertical gardens for reduce indoor heat and decorating of the building. This research are study 3 systems were designed. In the first designed, it was moveable. The second designed, it was permanently attached to the wall indoor of the building. The third designed, it was permanently attached to the wall outside of the building. In this the development vertical gardens designed are emphasis on plants as garden plants to qualified Insect protection and the sack material are made from sack which are natural material and environmental friendly. Achievement by obtaining various designs of vertical gardening and automatic irrigation for watering the plant within 7days were obtained as the results. Wall plant growth was noted. Designed systems were also enhanced in reducing the interior temperature of the building equal 2.8 – 3.6°C. Which are effectively reducing the temperature. There are extended for the rest of the building as well.


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Get ready. The music video for Big Sean’s latest single “Moves” is dropping on Jan. 4 and in anticipation for its premiere, Sean hopped on Twitter to shared a 20-second clip.
There’s not much you can see in 20-seconds, but the brief clip probably made fans thirsting for more. In the trailer, the Detroit rapper appeared to be standing in the center of a blank space. As the camera zooms in, the screen shifts to a purple background as Sean shows off his “moves.”
Big Sean originally released the new single at the end of December. In addition to the brand new track, the rapper also announced the release date for his new album, I Decided, which will debut February 3. In a recent interview with Billboard, the rapper suggested the album would address some sort of rebirth. “I [told my friend], ‘Sometimes I feel like I was an old man and didn’t succeed in life and asked for a second chance, and this is my second chance,’ ” Big Sean told the publication. “He was like, ‘Make that the album.’ People who can be inspired by it, that’s who I’m doing it for. Everybody else can f–k off or whatever.” The new album and video, is stepping on the heels of Big Sean most recently dropped single, “Castro” with Yo Gotti, Kanye West, Quavo, and 2 Chainz.
The “Moves” music video will premiere at 3p.m. EST on uknowbigsean.com. Check out the clip below.
— Sean Don (@BigSean) January 4, 2017

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With VTT Innovation Studies joining the multi-national consortium in 2009,
Finland recently became a partner-country in EMS. At the moment, VTT is
preparing the second survey wave in Finland.
However, two decades ago, the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation
Research (ISI) already developed the survey Modernisation
of Production in order to fill some empirical gaps and complement existing
innovation surveys that were lacking sufficient detail at the time. In 2001,
researchers at ISI took the initiative to make their survey international,
which became the European Manufacturing Survey (EMS). The aim of EMS is to
gather internationally comparable data by means of a standardized method and
core questionnaire that is carefully translated in each participating
country’s local language.
The latest survey EMS in 2009 was carried out successfully in 10 countries,
incorporating data on 3,700 companies.


To wire your AC-50 to your I/O Controller for extra security follow the diagrams below. Remember to power your I/O Controller independently from your other devices including your lock.
When connecting your I/O Controller to a Fail Secure lock use the diagram below.
When connecting your I/O Controller to a Fail Safe lock use the diagram below.
An exit button or a door contact can be added to the I/O Controller as well, the diagram below shows how to connect both.


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The Space Show, hosted by David Livingston at www.TheSpaceShow.com, will have the following guests this week:
1. Monday, November 16, 2015, 2-3:30 PM PST (22-23:30 GMT)
Wayne Eleazer comes to discuss his recent Space Review articles.
Wayne Eleazer spent 25 years in the US Air Force, serving as the Thor program manager, GPS integration manager, Atlas test director at Vandenberg Air Force Base, and for a time led the space launch section of the Acquisition Directorate of the Air Force S [...]
What's happening to that meteor? A few days ago, a bright fireball was photographed from the Alps mountain range in Switzerland as it blazed across the sky. The fireball, likely from the Taurids meteor shower, was notable not only for how bright it was, but for the rare orange light it created that lingered for several minutes. Initially, the orange glow made it seem like the meteor trail was on fire. However, the orange glow, known as a persistent train, originated neither from fire nor sunligh [...]
There was a shower over Monument Valley -- but not water. Meteors. The featured image -- actually a composite of six exposures of about 30 seconds each -- was taken in 2001, a year when there was a very active Leonids shower. At that time, Earth was moving through a particularly dense swarm of sand-sized debris from Comet Tempel-Tuttle, so that meteor rates approached one visible streak per second. The meteors appear parallel because they all fall to Earth from the meteor shower radiant -- a poi [...]
Long shadows are cast by a low Sun across this rugged looking terrain. Captured by New Horizons, the scene is found just south of the southern tip Sputnik Planum, the informally named smooth, bright heart region of Pluto. Centered is a feature provisionally known as Wright Mons, a broad, tall mountain, about 150 kilometers across and 4 kilometers high, with a 56 kilometer wide, deep summit depression.
Of course, broad mountains with central craters are found elsewhere in the Solar System, li [...]
Astronomers using data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have detected hints of periodic changes in the brightness of a so-called "active" galaxy, whose emissions are powered by a supersized black hole. If confirmed, the discovery would mark the first years-long cyclic gamma-ray emission ever detected from any galaxy, which could provide new insights into physical processes near the black hole.
"Looking at many years of data from Fermi's Large Area Telescope (LAT), we picked up indi [...]
The Expedition 45 crew is wrapping up the work week on biomedical science and Cygnus mission preparations. The orbital residents also worked maintenance throughout the numerous modules inside the International Space Station.
Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren and Kimiya Yui, who both have been in space over 100 days, checked their vision and blood pressure for the long-running Ocular Health study. Yui then worked on experiment hardware inside Japan’s Kibo lab module. Lindgren explored growin [...]

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SunMaxx Solar Thermal System Brings New Energy To Historic HarvardavwFm87mDz
SunMaxx Solar is proud to announce the successful installation of SunMaxx TitanPower Plus-SU2 flat plate collectors at Harvard University’s Harvard Yard. The solar system was built atop the Canaday Hall building as part of a larger system that provides hot water to all of the buildings within Harvard Yard. Installed,engineered and designed by the SunMaxx Solar authorized installer LittleFoot Energy Corporation, who served as the prime contractor on the project, the collector array will provide approximately 773 MMBTU/year, which is an estimated 30% solar fraction.
The more than 3,200 square feet of SunMaxx TitanPower Plus-SU2 flat plate collectors atop the three buildings of Canaday Hall is part of a solar thermal and steam tunnel heat-recovery project that won the New England Association of Energy Engineers best renewable energy thermal project for 2010. This hybrid heating system also collects exhaust heat from a steam tunnel under the dormitory. The heat captured from the flat plate collectors and the steam tunnel runs through a system of glycol-filled pipes, which feeds into a 1,000 gallon buffer tank in Canaday’s basement. This preheats the water in the buffer tank to 130 degrees before the water is pumped to the buildings around Harvard Yard.
Harvard University, a private, Ivy League university based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest university in the United States, and a known leader among universities world-wide. Dedicated to producing highly educated, socially conscious graduates destined to serve as leaders of today, the university works to lead by example and recently established an aggressive sustainability objective to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and overall carbon footprint. The stated goal is to reduce GHG emissions 30% by 2016, a challenging objective for any organization. SunMaxx Solar congratulates Harvard University on being a forerunner in not only creating a more energy efficient system through their use of solar powered systems, but also in educating the surrounding community about the benefits of clean, renewable energy.


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Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls has a humid continental climate with hot humid summers and cold drier winters. Sioux Fall is the Cultural center in South Dakota it is home to many Cathedrals, Museums and many parks. If you are planning your wedding in Sioux Fall, there are more than 25 top wedding locations to choose from. Whether you are planning your wedding in tent, in a church, temple, hotel, mansion, estate, in a park or garden, Sioux Falls has the perfect places for your wedding ceremony and reception.
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Great Bear Recreation Park, more commonly referred to as Great Bear, is a small ski hill in the northeastern section of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can have a beautiful summer wedding or an elegant white winter wedding at Great Bear Recreation Park. Ceremonies can be held inside or outside on the massive wooden deck with a backdrop of the lush. Washington Pavilion is a distinctive 225,000 square foot building constructed on native Sioux Quartzite, has luxurious decor, beautiful architecture and adventurous exhibits provide an exciting setting for your wedding. The Pavilion can host weddings of any size it has a Performing Arts Center, a Visual Arts Center, and a Science Center.
The Riverwalk Restaurant and Banquet Facility it is a beautiful setting for your wedding offering you water front views on the shores of the York River in historic Yorktown. You can have your wedding reception in a private banquet room or an outdoor wedding reception on the courtyard. Best Western Empire Towers will offer you the classical wedding reception.
Minnehaha Country Club was founded in 1905 and maintains a rich tradition. The club has outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, full service clubhouse and excellent facilities. You can have an outdoor wedding ceremony or an indoor reception in the clubhouse. Bracco Sioux Fall had a beautiful setting perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. Spezia Sioux Falls you can have a small relaxed reception here and enjoy the Italian cuisine.
The Victorian Bed And Breakfast and Peregrine Pointe Bed & Breakfast have a long back in history, located in the Black Hills area, set on 15 acres of extensive forest will be beautiful settings for your dream wedding. Other good locations to choose from are Famous Daves, Minervas Restaurant Sioux Falls, Chef Dominique’s Catering and Banquet Facility, South Dakota Achieve, Fairfield Inn Sioux Falls, Towne Place Suites Sioux Falls, Mad Rock Pub, Touch of Europe Restaurant & Jazz Club.
New Haven Ministries has plenty of land and area to hold an outside wedding. If you want a small indoor reception you can choose the “Fireplace Room” which is a wonderful place to hold your wedding. An outside wedding can accommodate whatever size party you will want. The Fireplace Room will accommodate 50 people. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Sioux Falls has the perfect location close to Empire Mall, Great Plains Zoo, and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, which makes it a good setting for your wedding.11


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Sri Lanka’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry said that confronted with overlapping challenges, developing countries and their economies are at extreme risk with Governments facing debt-default and financial collapse due to a lack of access to adequate capital, while people face rising poverty, unemployment, hunger and education disruption.
He called for the international community’s cooperation and support as his country embarks on political, social and economic reforms. “We are pleased to have reached a staff level understanding with the IMF,” he said, noting his country’s efforts to reach the most vulnerable through economic reforms.
He said that external and internal challenges Sri Lanka faces provide an opportunity for implementing political, social and economic reforms that will lead to recovery and prosperity for the people.
“Sri Lanka believes that this is the moment to realise our collective vision for the future; an opportunity to build a more just, sustainable and prosperous future for all Sri Lankans, ‘to build back better’.”
“We look forward to the cooperation and support of the international community including the United Nations, as we embark on this journey,” he said addressing the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (Sep. 24).
Freedom of expression is sacrosanct and must be exercised within the confines of the law, he said. “We unconditionally recognize the fact that one has a fundamental right to the freedom of expression, which we all treat as being sacrosanct.”
“However, it must also be appreciated that, this freedom must be within the constitutional order, and must be exercised having regard to one’s fundamental duty to express oneself within the confines of the law.”
On COVID-19, Sri Lanka’s vaccination drive exceeded WHO targets, yet the country was vulnerable to the pandemic’s economic fallout, he said, stressing the importance of multilateral cooperation through global health networks.
Highlighting Sri Lanka’s commitments to the targets of the Paris Agreement and its aim of reducing emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, he called on the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases to fulfil their commitments and assist developing nations in adaptation and mitigation measures.
“As an island nation, we are acutely concerned about and sensitive to the impact of pollution and climate change on oceans,” he said, and the sustainable use of their resources, he underscored, while also supporting a sustainable transformation of agriculture to ensure food security, especially for children.
Bridging the digital divide is another goal, and on human capital investments, he noted that Sri Lanka is ranked in the high human development category, occupying rank 73 out of 191 countries globally, and is the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.
Turning to disarmament, he said that agreed frameworks for arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament have become fragile and expressed regret that a consensus outcome wasn’t reached at the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
He restated Sri Lanka’s consistent, principled position that the Palestinian people have a legitimate, inalienable right to the natural resources in their territory and to statehood and the urgent need to attain a two-State solution.
The absence of a regulatory supervisory regime concerning the use of new technologies in cyberspace and in artificial intelligence needs to be addressed urgently, he said, noting the implementation of Sri Lanka’s first Information and Cyber Security Strategy and stressing the importance of establishing a partnership-based approach to protect cyberspace from multinational cyberthreats.
Noting Sri Lanka was a victim of terrorism for several decades, he called for legislative measures and law enforcement mechanisms to counter terrorism and radical ideologies. To contribute to international peace and security, Sri Lanka looks forward to enhancing its participation in peacekeeping operations, he said.

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Whenever things suck, as they decidedly have lately, I like to look at my cats’ serene little faces and think about how whatever life problems I’m having at the moment don’t even exist in their little cat universe. Climate change, heartbreak, the cold, hard indifference of the universe, a global pandemic—Sasha and Snowpea have exactly zero effs to give about these various forms of human suffering because these are not even concepts in their little cat minds. I find this wild, and a strange source of relief.
In fact, there are lots and lots of animals that are currently unaware of the great dumpster fire of humanity that is 2020. (Except for poor Nadia, the Bronx Zoo tiger with the virus—she might have a clue.) Thanks to the amazing world of nature livestreams, you can tune in to the beautiful, blissful ignorance of these beings any time you want to, right from the comfort of your own home. Continuous video feeds of animals, from birds to bears, going about their animal lives and doing their animal things—a small source of calm, amusement, awe, distraction, or solace you might appreciate right now.
I rounded up a few of my favorite rescue-animal, pet, and wildlife cameras from around the world. Most of them are via explore.org, which bills itself as the largest network of live nature cams on the planet. (I did my best to include only accredited nature reserves, conservation projects, and sanctuaries here and omit zoos or clearly exploitative/inhumane operations, but I’ll be the first to admit that online vetting is imperfect.) One pro-tip for any newbies: Wild animals aren’t camera hogs, and also some of them are located in different time zones, which means they might be off-camera or in the dark when you tune in. If you don’t see anything, just rewind a little till you hit some action.) I wish you joyous streaming and hopefully a few moments of relief.
1) Cornell Lab FeederWatch Cam at Sapsucker Woods
If you don’t have birds chirping outside IRL as you go about your day, re-create the pleasant ambiance by streaming this feed from the Treman Bird Feeding Garden at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, New York, in the background while you’re working. Keep an eye out for the scene- and seed-stealing squirrels!
2) Wolong Grove Panda Cam
I’ve checked in on the pandas (adults and cubs) at the Shenshuping Gengda Panda Center in China a number of times now. According to my observations, they have exactly three activities in life: Munching on bamboo, napping, and rolling around with each other in big snuggle heaps. Priorities!
3) Kitten Rescue Cat Cam
Kittens-on-demand should be government-mandated viewing during all human catastrophes. Watch the wee fur babies at the Kitten Rescue Sanctuary in Los Angeles frolic, snooze, and generally exude cuteness.
4) Polar Bears International Cape West Cam
The Cape Churchill Cam in Canada’s Wapusk National Park lets you observe one of the biggest concentrations of polar bear maternity dens on earth. And when the polar bears are off-camera, contemplating the vast emptiness of the white tundra itself is oddly meditative.
5) Decorah Eagles North Nest Cam
It’s spring, which means this bald eagle nest in Iowa is currently a nursery for fluffy baby eaglets. Watching mom and dad eagles put pieces of prey into their baby eaglets’ mouths is kind of gross, kind of touching.
6) Puppy Playroom at Warrior Canine Connection Cam
I can practically feel my blood pressure coming down as I watch these little pups play, i.e., tumble and topple over one another. It’s also heartwarming to know that this heap o’ pups will be trained by vets to become service dogs for other vets.
7) Brooks Falls Brown Bear Cam
This footage from Katmai National Park in Alaska is actually a highlights reel from fall 2019—the ESPN Classics version of nature cams. Fair warning: Watching brown bears catch and devour flailing, still-alive salmon will dispel any remaining illusions you had about them being cuddly.
8) Monterey Bay Aquarium Jellyfish Cam
It’s legit mesmerizing to watch these exquisitely beautiful, alien-like creatures glide across your screen. Since jellyfish don’t talk much, this feed also has a cool soundtrack.
9) Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Cam
So I’m not super familiar with the scientific literature on koala cognition, but the permanently serene smiles on their little faces would indicate their heads are full of happy and pure thoughts.
10) African Watering Hole Cam
Tuning into this watering hole at Mpala Research Centre in the highlands of Kenya is like logging onto Chatroulette, but with wild animals. Elephants, giraffes, hippos, gazelles, crocs, zebras—you just never know what’s going to show up.
11) GRACE Gorilla Forest Corridor Cam
It’s hard to watch the stoic residents of the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo and not be awed by both their mass and magnificence.
12) Farm Sanctuary Sheep Barn Cam
If some of these wildlife cameras are a little more action-packed than what you’re looking for, I recommend chilling with the pleasant, mild-mannered sheep living at this shelter for farm animals in upstate New York. It’s really nice to watch them do nothing much at all.
13) OrcaLab Sea Lion Beach Cam
Watching sea lions struggle to haul their flubbery bodies out of the water and flop over onto the rocks is pretty amusing for some reason. These lovable, less-than-elegant creatures are coming at you live from the beaches of Hanson Island in British Columbia.
14) Wolf Conservation Center Cams
This upstate New York conservation center is home to several different packs of critically endangered species. They’ve also got Big Brother–style production quality, with cameras hidden all over the place. (Head to the WCC website for live streaming.)

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This excerpt taken from the FCAL 10-K filed Mar 31, 2009.
Net interest income
Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on assets and interest incurred on liabilities. Taxable-equivalent net interest income is the largest component of First Californias revenue. By its nature, net interest income is especially vulnerable to changes in the mix and amounts of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. In addition, changes in the interest rates and yields associated with these assets and liabilities significantly impact net interest income. See Interest Rate Risk on page 56 for further discussion of how we manage the portfolios of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and associated risk.
Net interest income for 2008 was $40.8 million compared with $40.2 million last year. Average interest-earning assets for 2008 were $1.01 billion, up 16 percent from $873 million last year. The yield on average interest-earning assets for 2008 declined to 6.26% from 7.57%. The decline in the yield outpaced the benefit from growth in average interest-earning assets which resulted in a decline in interest income of $2.5 million.
The increase in average interest-earning assets was supported by an increase in average interest-bearing liabilities, principally time certificates of deposits and FHLB advances. Average interest-bearing liabilities increased to $789.2 million from $642.6 million, up 23 percent from last year. The rate paid on average interest- bearing liabilities fell to 2.85% from 3.97% last year. The decline in the rate paid outpaced the added expense of more interest-bearing liabilities resulting in a reduction in interest expense of $3.1 million. Together, the decline in interest expense exceeded the decline in interest income resulting in a 1 percent increase in net interest income for 2008.
The net interest margin (on a taxable equivalent basis) was 4.08% in 2008 compared with 4.64% in 2007. The decreased net interest margin for 2008 compared to 2007 resulted primarily from loan yields decreasing more and faster than deposit rates and a decline in the percentage relationship of noninterest-bearing demand deposits to total interest-bearing liabilities.
Throughout 2008, the FRB lowered the federal funds rate seven times by approximately 400 basis points. In contrast, our net interest margin declined 56 basis points for the 2008 year. A decrease in interest rates generally has a more immediate impact on our variable rate loans. Marketplace deposit rates generally respond more slowly to changes in interest rates and limit our ability to reduce rates quickly. Our interest rate risk management practices are designed to create stability in our net interest margin; however, we anticipate that our net interest margin will continue to experience downward pressure due to marketplace deposit rates.
The following table presents the average balances, the amount of interest earned or incurred and the applicable taxable equivalent yields for interest-earning assets and the costs of interest-bearing liabilities that generate net interest income:
These excerpts taken from the FCAL 10-K filed Mar 31, 2008.
Net interest income
Net interest income for 2007 was $40,244,000, up 72 percent from $23,348,000 for 2006. Net interest income was $20,783,000 for 2005. The increase in net interest income reflects the increase in earning assets stemming from an increase in our business loans, securities and from the Mergers completed on March 12, 2007. Loans increased 3 percent (4 percent annualized) from March 31, 2007 to December 31, 2007. Securities increased 27 percent (35 percent annualized) from March 31, 2007 to December 31, 2007. The low percentage growth in loans reflects, in part, the change in the economic climate in the second half of 2007. The increase in securities reflects the purchase of approximately $50 million of agency and private-label mortgage-backed securities in the second half of 2007. Average earning assets increased 92 percent to $872,718,000 for 2007 from $454,492,000 for 2006. Average earning assets for 2005 were $372,663,000.
The net interest margin for 2007 was 4.64% compared with 5.14% for 2006. Net interest margin was 5.58% for 2005. The decrease in the net interest margin for 2007 reflects the general decline in interest rates. The decrease in the net interest margin for 2006 reflects the higher cost of interest bearing deposits and borrowings and the higher proportion of interest bearing funds to interest earning assets.
Average loans were $683,074,000 for 2007 and represented 78 percent of average earning assets, compared with $351,882,000 and 77 percent for 2006. For 2005, average loans were $314,164,000 or 84 percent of average earning assets. Average loans increased 94 percent for 2007 and 12 percent for 2006. The increase in loans reflects the Mergers.
Average securities were $176,259,000 for 2007 and represented 20 percent of average earning assets, compared with $98,411,000 and 22 percent for 2006. For 2005, average securities were $54,665,000 or 15 percent of average earning assets. Average securities increased 79 percent for 2007 after having increased 80 percent for 2006.
Average interest-bearing deposits were $510,810,000 for 2007 and represented 59 percent of average earning assets, compared with $262,757,000 and 58 percent of average earning assets for 2006. Average interest-bearing deposits were $214,171,000 or 57 percent of average earning assets for 2005. Average interest-bearing deposits increased 94 percent for 2007 and 23 percent for 2006. Average certificates of deposit increased substantially in 2007 reflecting both the Mergers completed at the end of the first quarter of 2007 and the increased preference of our customers for certificates of deposit over other deposit products. Noninterest bearing demand deposits for the same periods increased 69 percent and decreased 8 percent, respectively. We had broker certificates of deposits of $30.0 million as of December 31, 2007.
Average interest-bearing liabilities for 2007 were $642,571,000 compared with $325,320,000 for 2006 and $241,821,000 for 2005. The increase in interest-bearing liabilities is a result of the Mergers which took place in the first quarter of 2007.
The following table presents average balances and interest income or interest expense, with resulting average yield or rates on a tax equivalent basis, by earning asset or interest bearing liability category:
Net interest income
Net interest income for 2007 was $40,244,000, up 72 percent from $23,348,000 for 2006. Net interest income was $20,783,000 for 2005.
The net interest margin for 2007 was 4.64% compared
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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, practitioners are constantly seeking ways to enhance their income potential while also improving patient outcomes. One valuable method gaining traction is integrating neurofeedback into clinical practice. By becoming a neurofeedback provider, professionals can not only expand their service offerings but also elevate the quality of care they provide to their clients. This article explores how incorporating neurofeedback can lead to increased income and heightened clinical effectiveness, ultimately benefiting both practitioners and their patients.
Table of Contents
- Benefits of Offering Neurofeedback Services
- Training and Certification
- Marketing and Integration Strategies
- Neurofeedback Professional Entry Level Certification
- Specialized Training Requirements for certification in Neurofeedback (NFB)
- Equipment and Resources
- How much can I earn as a neurofeedback provider?
Benefits of Offering Neurofeedback Services
Neurofeedback, a non-invasive form of brain training, has shown promising results in addressing various mental health conditions, cognitive disorders, and performance enhancement. By adding neurofeedback services to their practice, providers can attract new clients seeking alternative or complementary therapies. This expanded service offering can lead to increased revenue streams and a broader client base, ultimately boosting the practice’s income.
Furthermore, by incorporating neurofeedback into their practice, providers can enhance their clinical effectiveness. Neurofeedback can improve treatment outcomes for conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, and more by targeting the brain’s neural pathways. This precise and personalized approach can lead to better results, higher patient satisfaction, and ultimately, improved clinical effectiveness for the provider.
Training and Certification
To become a neurofeedback provider, practitioners must undergo specialized training and certification. One exemplary organization that provides certification in Neurofeedback is the Biofeedback International Certification Alliance (BCIA). Training programs like the 36-hour BCIA approved online NeuroTraining Strategies course provide in-depth knowledge of neurofeedback techniques, equipment usage, and client assessment protocols. This “learn at your own pace” course consists of beautifully narrated videos that fulfill all of the essential content areas for BCIA certification. By investing in proper training, practitioners can ensure they are delivering safe and effective neurofeedback services to their clients, enhancing their professional credibility and competence.
Marketing and Integration Strategies
Integrating neurofeedback into a practice requires thoughtful marketing strategies to educate both existing and potential clients about the benefits of this innovative therapy. Providers can leverage their expertise in neurofeedback through online platforms, social media, and community outreach to raise awareness and attract new clients. Additionally, collaborating with other healthcare professionals and establishing referral networks can further promote the integration of neurofeedback into the broader healthcare community.
Neurofeedback Professional Entry Level Certification
This certification is open to professionals who can document a minimum of a BA/BS degree in a BCIA-approved health care field completed at a regionally accredited academic institution (an Accredited Institution of Post-secondary Education as determined by the American Council on Education).
BCIA-approved health care fields include psychology, medicine, nursing (including two-year registered nurses with license, not LVNs or LPNs), physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counseling, marriage family therapy, rehabilitation, chiropractic, recreational therapy, physician’s assistant (with certification or license), exercise physiology, speech pathology, and sports medicine. The following fields require a master’s degree: music therapy and counseling education (MEd in counseling).
When using neurofeedback to treat a medical or psychological disorder, you are required to hold a current license/credential issued by the state in which you practice in a BCIA-approved health care field. Without this license/credential, you must agree to work under the legal supervision of an appropriately credentialed health care professional when working with a medical or psychological disorder. This supervisor should have training and experience with neurofeedback and clinical experience with the populations and disorders being treated. This does not apply to those who work only in peak/optimal performance.
Excerpt from the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) which regulates certification for Neurofeedback practitioners. https://www.bcia.org/nf-entry-level
Specialized Training Requirements for certification in Neurofeedback (NFB)
1. Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology/Physiological Psychology University Course
A comprehensive course in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, physiological psychology, or course(s) that provide a sound basis for the brain and how it functions, taken from a regionally accredited academic institution or a BCIA-approved provider within the last 15 years is required. **Note: While a review of neuroanatomy is included in the didactic education requirement below, a separate university course is required.
2. Didactic Training
The BCIA (Biofeedback Certification International Alliance) certifies qualified providers to offer 36-hour didactic courses for clinically-licensed professionals to obtain a certification in Neurofeedback. These courses may be offered in person or online. The course providers must be accredited by the BCIA to provide content in the following Blueprint of Knowledge areas:
Orientation to Neurofeedback – 4 hours
Basic Neurophysiology & Neuroanatomy – 4 hours
Instrumentation & Electronics – 4 hours
Research Evidence Base for Neurofeedback – 2 hours
Patient/Client Assessment – 4 hours
Developing Treatment Protocols – 6 hours
Treatment Implementation – 6 hours
Current Trends in Neurofeedback – 2 hours
Ethical & Professional Conduct – 2 hours
In 2023, the BCIA launched a streamlined 20-hour Blueprint of Knowledge didactic content that leads to the certification for neurofeedback TECHNICIANS. This certification applies to non-clinically licensed individuals who serve as neurofeedback technicians, working under the supervision of a licensed BCIA certified Neurofeedback Practitioner. If your future plans could include obtaining a full BCIA certification, you may wish to consider taking the original 36-hour course.
3. Mentoring – Practical Skills Training
Mentoring can begin when the candidate can demonstrate some basic competence with equipment and is only the time spent reviewing the actual work as outlined by BCIA. BCIA does not stipulate when this mentoring can begin and in fact one may have completed the process prior to applying for certification.
The prospective Certificant is required to spend 25 contact hours (2 must be face to face) with a BCIA-approved mentor to learn to apply the clinical neurofeedback skills through the review of:
- 10 sessions of self-regulation (you are the patient or the client and can even hook up yourself and send printouts of the sessions to the mentor for review)
- 100 patient/client sessions where you are hooking up a client and running a complete session.
- 10 case study presentations which are full detailed patient/client stories from intake and protocol selection/adjustment, through discharge. These cases may be presented to you by your mentor, or they may be a client you have not yet reviewed with your mentor. This is the only mentoring that can easily be done in an online group setting. Candidates may use up to 5 BCIA Neurofeedback Mentoring webinars which will complete 5 contact hours and 10 case studies.
4. The Essential Skills List
When you have completed your University course, didactic training and mentoring, your mentor will sign-off on a list of essential skills that certifies your skill-based knowledge in handling EEG equipment, working with the client, keeping accurate clinical records, etc. This final step is an opportunity for you to gain confidence that you are ready to begin working with clients. Some Certificants choose to continue with mentoring beyond the minimum requirements to establish your comprehensive treatment of the client with responsible EEG interpretation, NFB protocol development, and client care from intake to discharge.
Equipment and Resources
The practice of Neurofeedback requires EEG amplifiers and software processing platforms. You should be aware that not all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of Neurofeedback equipment sell FDA approved products, so pay careful attention to the specifications for any system that you purchase.
Prices of EEG amplifier systems that support neurofeedback can vary from $3,000 USD up to $28,000 USD. There are many different types of amplifier systems on the market and almost all include software processing platforms in the EEG amplifier and sensor equipment package.
Becoming a Neurofeedback provider means you will incur bigger overhead charges than a practitioner would have in a private psychotherapy practice, for example. Many providers can acquire financing through the companies that sell EEG equipment. Others qualify for low-interest rate equipment loans at their local banks. Please feel free to contact Dr. Mary Tracy at email@example.com if you need advice on purchasing a system.
How much can I earn as a neurofeedback provider?
Depending on the location of your practice and the local cost of living expenses, neurofeedback practitioners can significantly increase their annual salary above and beyond what they earn in their chosen healthcare speciality.
Tables of annual wages earned by neurofeedback specialists employed by an agency do not reflect what you can make in your own private practice. For example, in California, EEG Neurofeedback providers in private practice charge anywhere from $250-$450 for a one hour EEG Mini-Q assessment and between $125-$230 per session for neurofeedback training (personal information from colleagues in CA).
Providers who wish to offer comprehensive EEG assessments with more expensive equipment charge anywhere between $550-$2500 per one-hour assessment, depending on the cost of living standard in the areas where they practice.
Becoming a neurofeedback provider fulfills a growing demand for skilled practitioners and offers you a unique opportunity to improve both your income potential and clinical effectiveness. By embracing this innovative approach to brain training, providers can expand their practice offerings, attract new clients, join an international community of like-minded healthcare providers who specialize in Neurofeedback, and enhance treatment outcomes for those seeking alternative therapeutic options. Through proper training, strategic marketing efforts, and a commitment to excellence, practitioners can elevate their practice and make a positive impact on the well-being of their clients.
Marzbani H, Marateb HR, Mansourian M. Neurofeedback: A Comprehensive Review on System Design, Methodology and Clinical Applications. Basic Clin Neurosci. 2016 Apr;7(2):143-58. doi: 10.15412/J.BCN.03070208. PMID: 27303609; PMCID: PMC4892319

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3D Laser Scanning is a Reputable Way to Inspect Products
Technology aids manufacturers in making parts better and faster
3D laser scanning has emerged in manufacturing and is becoming more widely adopted. This is also known as additive manufacturing. This technology has recently been helping inspect ship propellers, which can be a tedious, time-consuming job. With the help of 3D laser scanning, they can make better propellers on time. This makes it one of the best tools to use in manufacturing.
The first thing they do is to scan the propeller and then compare it to the CAD model. This is a computer-aided design model that allows the engineer or researcher to view the propeller in detail. Comparing it in person can leave things that people miss and uninspected, leaving room for error. This can lead to faulty products. They are not suitable to use. There are now many software solutions that pair with 3D laser scanning devices to make the process much quicker.
The history of 3D laser scanning
Though more companies worldwide have adopted additive manufacturing, it wasn’t always so. 3D laser scanning was invented in the early 1960s but wasn’t widely adopted. It involved a lot of manpower and was almost more work to use than it was worth. However, with the help of some major advancements, it became easy to use the tool.
Now, most 3D laser scanning devices you see will be smaller, handheld, or easily attachable to a machine that takes rapid pictures of objects. This is great for getting up close to see anything that could be dangerous in a product making it the perfect tool to add to a manufacturing facility focused on quality.
This technology was not adopted until the late 1990s but is now more than ever one of the most amazing tools we have on the market. Most people have heard of 3D laser scanning by now, and as it becomes more relevant more versions come out. As more devices come out, more programs to edit the scans are also coming out. A manufacturer now has many options to choose from.
Who else can use 3D laser scanning
3D laser scanning is not just used for propellers. In fact, it is used for many kinds of machines. Mechanics are using it to make rare car parts that generally take forever to ship from overseas. It is cheaper to make pieces and can sometimes be much faster, and the products are more useable. They use 3D laser scanning devices to scan race cars and create 3D printed models to test them. This allows them to see how fast a car would go without certain pieces, all while not harming the original copy. This is also a good tool that the military has invested in to preserve historical copies of military equipment.
So many people have started talking about this technology and is have emerged in many different fields. This helps a company create reliable products in a timely manner. In that case, chances are they have already adopted 3D laser scanning because of all the benefits it provides. This is a budget-friendly tool, that is easy to use, and gets work is done in half of the time it typically would take.


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As you previously saw, street art in New-Zealand is massive. Check out what we found in terms of street art in Wellington here! Wellington is famous for his music scene, very rock and his art scene too.
We chose a few pictures of what we found in terms of graffiti, both in the city center or on abandonned walls, close to Cuba Street, the heart.
We can’t recognize every artist, so if you know some of them, please mention it in the comment section below! Thanks for your kind cooperation.
To follow, how the New-Zealand Police use graffiti to help them recruiting new officers? Crazy stencils painted in place more than real…

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Bob Dylan has sold the rights to his music, including over 600 songs and nearly 60 years of work, in a historical deal with Universal.
Yesterday the Universal Music Publishing Group made a “landmark agreement” with singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, acquiring his entire songwriting catalogue. Whilst it was not officially disclosed, it has been estimated it sold for a whopping $405 million AUD.
The deal was deemed by the New York Times to potentially be the “biggest acquisition ever of a single act’s publishing rights”, including the rights to over 600 songs such as Like a Rolling Stone, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door, and Blowin’ in the Wind.
It’s undeniable that Bob Dylan’s songwriting talents were worth every cent. His diverse and moving song catalogue was written with a unique spark and his famous lyrics transcend both genre and time. In 2016 he was even awarded a Literature Nobel Prize “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”.
I guess Dylan was right in 1965 when he wrote “money doesn’t speak, it swears”, as this payout might set a precedent for future artists looking to follow in the legend’s footsteps. Just last week, Stevie Nicks sold 80% of the stake in her publishing catalog for an estimated $100 million.
What Dylan’s deal entails is the publishing rights for his existing songs, and any royalties generated from streaming, commercial advertising or even another artist performing a cover will now go straight into UMPG’s pocket.
bob dylan rn after selling his entire song catalogue to UMG: pic.twitter.com/IF312X2eQK
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Unlike Taylor Swift’s deal, which covered the recorded rights but not publishing, UMPG will simply control what the songs will be used for. Bob Dylan will no longer have the authority to determine where his songs can be used, so there is a chance we may see his music appear in more advertisements, films, and TV shows.
The pesky part of deals like these is that it gives artists such as Bob Dylan a rocket launch back into the limelight, which means that fans (including myself), who are nostalgically streaming his work, will be generating royalties for publishing giants such as Universal Music.
bob dylan selling his music catalogue sounds like a fake headline like that sounds like smth he’d never do
— repo 🜛 (@linomorph) December 7, 2020
But I guess if Dylan can part with his life’s work, so can I.


Siri, the new voice technologythat's coming to the iPhone 4S, may not be such a new idea for Apple after all, at least according to a 1987 concept video showing a vaguely similar system designed for tablets.
Andy Baio over at Waxy posted a video of Apple's "Knowledge Navigator," a concept video put together for the Educom computer trade show in 1987, to be delivered alongside the keynote of then Apple CEO John Sculley.
The video, which cost Apple some $60,000 and six weeks to create from start to finish, features a professor going about comparing research notes and studies, as well as collaborating with others over video chat on a foldout tablet device running an older version of the Mac OS. Included is a plethora of concepty goodness, from touch screens and video conferencing to translucent removable memory that looks like it's straight out of "Star Trek."
But the glue that holds it together is the artificial intelligence assistant: A smooth-talking man who is a dead ringer for Bill Nye, the science guy, has complete conversations with the professor and is able to pull up charts and data based on plain language requests. It was more advanced than the Siri technology we saw demoed yesterday, but there are clearly some shared ideas.
The fact that this idea's been around so long does beg the question why Siri's being launched as a "beta" with the iPhone 4S next week. It also brings up the idea of the technology making it to other Apple devices, particularly the iPad.
Here's the Knowledge Navigator video, and beneath that is Apple's demo of Siri:


I am a bioinformatician undertaking my PhD at the University of Leeds, under supervision from Professor David Westhead. I received my undergraduate degree in Genetics from the University of Liverpool, where in my final year I researched the role of Ap4A in the DNA damage response in Fanconi Anaemia cells.
I am currently working to develop machine learning models to predict regulatory elements involved in blood cell development.
Non-coding DNA comprises 99 % of the human genome. Whilst previously dismissed as ‘junk DNA’, we now know the non-coding genome is home to hundreds of thousands of regulatory sequences. Enhancers are cis-regulatory elements which upregulate gene expression by binding activator transcription factors at gene promoters. Unlike promoters, enhancers are located distal from their target gene. As a result, enhancers can be challenging to identify and characterise.
Machine learning can predict cis-regulatory elements from known genetic, epigenetic and structural features of these regions. This information comes from large, heterogeneous sets of–omics data, produced by next-generation sequencing methods like ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq and Hi-C. My project applies machine learning techniques to these datasets, with the aim of predicting novel enhancers driving haematopoietic differentiation.
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Some time ago we wrote about the return of the legendary Pantera by De Tomaso. The Italians already confirmed that this car is set to return before the end of the year. The previous Pantera was one of the most successful models of De Tomaso, a total of 5500 cars were produced between 1971 and 1991.
The Italians are working on a new V8 engine which should provide 550 horsepower, so it would be reasonable to assume this engine will be used in the Pantera. One thing is for sure, after watching the video below we can say the sound of the engine is impressive.
The new Pantera will be unveiled at the upcoming Los Angeles Motorshow in November. This car will be second addition of the De Tomaso line-up after the all-wheel drive Deauville. The third addition will be a limousine, which will be launched in 2012.
This car was presented to us like the future Lotus Esprit
Try ‘Lotus Esprit spy shots’ in Google and you’ll find these:
What the f**k is going on here?
The Deauville was a colossal disappointment, this is much more like it. It looks good and sounds awesome.
OEM between detomaso and lotus, maybe.lol
Nop! Crappy intelligence IMO.
Looks like a camo’d Noble M600 prototype, and thats not a good thing as the Noble is a bit kit car looking.


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Australian soldiers in Dili have helped lay to rest one of the last surviving Timorese men who served with Australian commandos during World War II.
The funeral late yesterday in Dili was not a traditional military send-off, but the Australian flag was draped over the coffin of Rufino Correia and Australian soldiers were pallbearers.
Descendants of Australian World War II veterans say the Timorese men were crucial to the survival of the Australian troops and not nearly enough has been done to recognise them.
It is unusual for Australian soldiers to preside over the funeral of a foreign citizen but the Commander of the Australian forces in East Timor, Colonel Simon Stuart, says the service in Dili was one way to show gratitude and to support the family of Mr Correia.
"It was a real privilege to us to be able to support them, a large family, not particularly well off," he said.
It is believed he was about 90 years old when he died earlier this week.
As a much younger man, Mr Correia had joined the Australian commandos in East Timor.
He was just one of many young Timorese men and boys, known as criados, who provided logistical support and vital information to help the Australians fight and survive.
"I can only go back to what Dad used to say - without them, we would never have survived, and all we brought to the criados and the people of Timor was deep and greater misery," said Helen Kenneally, daughter of Paddy Kenneally, who served in East Timor.
The Federal Minister for Rural and Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, says many commandos felt Australia was indebted to the East Timorese.
Mr Snowdon's father joined a group of the commandos after they left East Timor during the war.
"When the Australians left East Timor, the Japanese run amok and over a period a lot of East Timorese died and many of the criados would have died," Mr Snowdon said.
"So they paid the ultimate sacrifice for working with and alongside of Australian commandos."
Both Helen Kenneally and Warren Snowdon say Australia has not done enough to recognise the Timorese contribution.
"Certainly it has been at the front of the minds of the commandos, the commando association and parts of the RSL," Mr Snowdon said.
"We concentrate on what happened in New Guinea, we concentrate on what happened in the Middle East, as we should but the bottom line is in 1942 there was this elite group of Australian soldiers effectively stranded in East Timor and without the support of these criados, they might well have been massacred."
Helen Kenneally says the Government does need to do more.
There are calls for Australia to officially recognise the Timorese contribution with an award, although it is too late for Rufino Correia to be able to acknowledge such an honour.

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