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Beginners BBQ Class Taking Place in Missoula!
Do you want to get better at making delicious BBQ? You will have the opportunity, put this on your calendar now. Thursday, September 22nd join World Class BBQ Champion, Tony Balay from Lonestar Smoke Rangers. He will be teaching a beginner level class for everyone who wants to get better with their culinary skills.
He will teach you everything you need to know to compete in a KCBS BBQ competition, including techniques, recipes, timelines, meat selection and trimming, plus smoker and fire information.
The cost to be in the class is $35 per person, and for spectators it is free. Included in the cost will be either a t-shirt or apron and you will be tasting samples of each meat that is prepared. | "2019-04-25T12:57:54" |
Discussion in 'Mac OS X Lion (10.7)' started by axboi87, Jan 20, 2012.
I've got a 500gb internal drive and a 240gb SSD.
When trying to restore using disk utility i'm given the error "Not enough space on disk ____ to restore"
But I shouldn't have to do that!!!
Any ideas or workarounds before resorting to the above?
Use Carbon Copy Cloner to copy one drive to the other. I've done this several times going from larger HDD to smaller SSD and I wound up with a bootable SSD drive. One step you have to remember not to skip is to use Disk Utility to partition the SSD as GUID partition scheme HFS+ before doing the clone. If it came Apple Partition Scheme, even if you let CCC do the clone, the resulting drive won't be bootable. CCC usually works in "file mode" and it can easily copy a larger drive (that's mostly empty) onto a smaller drive. If you tell CCC to clone a drive you did NOT boot from, it can work in block copy mode where the destination drive must be the same size or larger than the drive you are cloning from (if I recall).
I've actually done this somehow on Disk Utility several times (booting from a different drive (or even the dvd) so not running disk utility from the drive your cloning) and had it work just fine from larger to smaller bootable clone. Definitely format the drive cloning to first, as bootable Apple etc..
Thanks for pointing this out. My only experience using DU to go larger to smaller was when I was trying to make a Lion install stick and I was unable to restore InstallESD.dmg to a 4 GB USB stick but of course the reason that wouldn't fit is there was slightly more than 4 GB of data. | "2019-04-21T10:07:13" |
How many backlinks per day for new site?
Discussion in 'Black Hat SEO' started by Omoplata, Dec 3, 2010.
1) for a newly created site, what's the max # backlinks per day I should do to be safe?
2) how long do I have to let my site age before I can start making more blinks?
I did about 6000 forum profiles every 24 hours for 10 days for one of my sites which had a brand new domain.
There is three backlinks for every of these forum profile so thats 18 000 backlinks every 24 hours and nothing happened in terms of being penalized or sandboxed. This is now maybe 3 months ago and the site is ranking on first page for a lot of my targeted keywords.
build more you can in starting but do manual submission and not spammy type means manual + relevant to the post.. then after 1 month you can make a big blast..
Wow, dude, you built 18k backlinks a day on a brand new site? How quickly did you rank up? What kind of competition/searches did those keywords have? | "2019-04-21T12:46:19" |
The Denver Board of Education opened the 2017-18 school year with an update on projects that include new construction, upgrades, heat mitigation and quality learning environments.
We are excited that Denver students will be the beneficiaries of a four year, $572 million General Obligation Bond. Since the passage of the bond, our construction team has worked to schedule the projects over the four-year term of the bond.
Denver voters on Tuesday approved bond and mill funding measures for students in Denver Public Schools, agreeing to invest $572 million in bond funding to build and improve schools and $56.6 million in operating dollars to support proven initiatives, such as early literacy.
Denver voters say yes to bond and mill levy funding support for DPS students and schools. Click to learn more about the details of the voter-approved bond measure.
Denver voters on Nov. 8 approved bond and mill funding measures for DPS students and schools. Learn more about what's included in the mill levy measure. | "2019-04-20T14:33:21" |
Biomedics 1 Day Extra are daily replacement disposable contact lenses by CooperVision Hydron. Buy one box of 90 lenses.
Biomedics 1 Day Extra contacts give you all the convenience of a daily disposable lens with no need for solutions, cases or cleaning and are perfect for the occasional wear. These lenses have greater comfort handling with superior ease of insertion and removal.
Biomedic 1 Day Extra are also marketed under various other brand names including Clear Choice 1-day, Ascend 1-day, easyvision CLARISION SPHERE, Clearsight 1 Day and ProView Daily Disposable. | "2019-04-26T09:38:13" |
Sysco Corp. has terminated its planned $3.5 billion takeover of US Foods, it announced Monday, after a federal judge blocked the combination. The company is opting instead to add $3 billion to its stock-buyback program.
With the deal breaking up, Sysco will pay a $300 million termination fee to US Foods and a $12.5 million fee to Performance Food Group, which had agreed to buy some US Foods facilities. Sysco, based in Houston, plans to make the share repurchases over the next two years.
Rosemont, Illinois-based US Foods operates a major distribution center in Fishers. Sysco has a large warehouse at 4000 W. 62nd St., in Indianapolis.
Sysco had fought for more than a year to gain government approval for the transaction, which antitrust regulators said would hurt competition and lead to higher prices. Sysco and US Foods dominate a market known as broadline foodservice, which supplies school cafeterias, restaurants and hotels. Sysco had argued that the acquisition would bring $1 billion in savings, letting it offer lower prices to customers.
Investors have responded with relief to the deal's demise, reflecting concerns about the company undertaking an ambitious merger. Sysco shares rose 3.1 percent the day the transaction was halted by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, and the stock climbed again Monday morning after the merger was withdrawn.
Mehta blocked the merger on June 23 when he granted a Federal Trade Commission request to delay the transaction. The FTC had sued the companies in February, saying the deal would give Sysco an oversized share of an industry where it's already the biggest player.
In arguments before Mehta in May, the two sides clashed over the scope of the market in which the companies compete. Sysco and US Foods argued that the commission was relying on a "tortured" analysis, ignoring the variety of distribution channels available to customers.
Sysco said on Monday that it weighed embarking on an appeal but decided against it.
Shares of Sysco rose as much as 1.6 percent to $39 in early trading. The stock had slid 3.3 percent this year through the end of last week. | "2019-04-23T08:52:53" |
Below you'll find some great videos that will encourage you, train you and build you up in hearing from GOD and being able to let HIM fulfill HIS plan in your life.
SOMETHING NEW THAT WILL HELP YOU HEAR GODS VOICE!
How to Understand and Rightly Divide It & How It Applies to Life!
In this important teaching Terry reveals the clear distinction between the Spirit & Soul and how critical it is that we learn how to operate in the Spirit and not be deceived. It's a serious matter that must be reviewed no matter what your level of faith and maturity.
Marriage & How it Applies to the Spirit & The Soul!
In this enlightening class Terry reveals a key insight that helps us to better discern the Spirit vs the Soul as it's reflected in the Marriage relationship from the intuitive nature, the emotional component of the woman and the power aspect of a male in submission to the LORD.
In this eye-opening teaching Terry shares how the Tabernacle as it represents the body soul and spirit of man and how it applies to our spiritual walk.
This complete deliverance packet helps to walk you through what you can do to free yourself from the hidden forced buried deep in your soul that is hindering you from walking in the fullness that GOD paid for you to walk in.
In today's video, Terry defines salvation better and the things that get in the way of our soul's salvation and ways we can increase our spiritual maturity. | "2019-04-26T06:11:48" |
"Unemployment, Relative Price Dispersion and the Implicit Contract Model."
"The Federal Reserve's Preferences for Inflation and Unemployment: An Analysis of Fed Chairmen."
"Do Presidential Administrations Have Preferred Rates of Unemployment?"
"The Baseball Writer and The National Baseball Hall of Fame: Are Election Outcomes Affected by Race or Ethnicity?," (with Cliff Reid).
"Race, Ethnicity and The National Baseball Hall of Fame: Is There Discrimination in the Nomination Process?," (with Cliff Reid and John Santos).
"Discrimination, Voting Behavior and the National Baseball Hall of Fame: The Case of Pitchers," (with Cliff Reid).
"A Comparison of Two Models to Forecast Voting for Membership into the National Baseball Hall of Fame," (with Cliff Reid).
"Jackie Robinson and The National Baseball Hall of Fame," (with Cliff Reid).
"Race, Ethnicity and the Market(s) for Baseball Cards," (with Jim Meehan and Cliff Reid).
"Further Analysis of the Determinants of Sovereign Credit Ratings," (with Shannon Landauer, '99).
"An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship between the Yield Spread and the Probability of Recessions," (with Sunil Thakor, '99). | "2019-04-21T02:41:59" |
"Bake me a pie or go away," I've literally had my son say that to me a few times. So, what was I to do except fulfilling his demand? Baking (not only pies), is a cooking method where tools DO actually make the man, which means that it is very hard or nearly impossible to do it successfully without proper bakeware.
With years of experience under my belt, I've learned about and discovered what truly matters when looking for bakeware to buy, and I am going to teach you later in the article.
Also, I have reviewed what I believe to be the best five non-stick bakeware sets out there, so make sure to check them out if you are in search of one.
The first and most obvious reason is – because food doesn't stick to it! I do not want to sound overly simplistic, but any chef (or mom, as a matter of fact) knows that pans that stick will absolutely mess up the outcome.
People normally solve this problem by oiling up, but I don't like it since it makes the food greasy. Using non-stick bakeware is a healthier, more convenient, and more practical way of baking.
The next thing that you might not have known is that non-stick bakeware is so much easier to clean than more conventional types. It is a no-brainer really – if nothing sticks to the surface then there won't be anything to scrub, scrape or wash off.
This trait right here will save you tons of time as well as frustration, and it might motivate you to bake more often because of the hassle-free cleaning process. Just make sure to maintain the bakeware.
Lastly, even heat distribution is another thing that you should look for, and this type of bakeware enables it.
Here's the deal: heat distribution most likely won't affect the quality of the result, but it will make the bakeware heat up more quickly which will ultimately decrease the cooking time.
Investing a little bit of time into research can save you a lot of money and trouble in the long run, and that is why you need to read this section carefully.
Bakeware sets differ regarding materials, abilities, cost, and maintenance, so learning about some general features of these products will help you decide which type will fulfill your demands.
Bakeware can be made from different kinds of materials including iron, glass, copper, steel, etc.
Today I will mention only the types that are related to products I reviewed in this article.
It is important to know that each material yields different cooking properties so study these paragraphs to find out which one is right for you.
Carbon steel – this material is light, durable, and reacts to temperature changes very quickly, meaning that it can heat up fast. Even though is lightweight, it is a bit heavier than copper and doesn't retain heat as well as iron. It's a good choice for baking meats, veggies, bread, and cakes.
Copper – it is an excellent heat conductor and doesn't need pre-heating since it gets hot very quickly. Very light, but also quite expensive compared to other bakeware materials. Also, it isn't the best choice for recipes that require baking under very high heat.
Silicon – good for foods where sticking is an issue, such as breads, cookies, and cakes. It is light, affordable and dishes will slide out of it easily. The one downside is that it can be frustrating to wash because it is so elastic, but luckily, most of the silicon bakeware is dishwasher safe.
Since you'll be buying an entire set of products, it would be a good idea to find one that is suitable for all kinds of baking jobs. Make sure that all the basic items such as pie pan, muffin pan, loaf pan, cookie sheet, cake pan, or whatever you need, is included in the package.
This is a feature that most folks overlook, and it makes a world of difference when it comes to handling the pan. It's easy to move the dish around when it's cold but taking it out of a scorching hot oven is a different story (trust me, I know). You'll try to be cautious not to burn your fingers so it is easy not to pay attention to the contents of the pan which can lead to spillage and a messy kitchen.
Look for bakeware that has nice, ergonomic handles or handling areas. Some models have silicon added to these parts for extra protection and ease of use.
Not all types of bakeware can withstand the same temperatures; as a matter of fact, this trait greatly differs from product to product. Certain pans are oven safe to up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, while others cannot take more than 350.
This is a significant difference so pay close attention to this detail when buying a set.
Now, let's get into the meaty part of this article – the reviews.
After trying out many sets, I've reached some conclusions and decided to put together a list of my favorite ones.
Keep in mind that these are my personal choices, but they are also top rated products.
Rachel Ray is a world-renowned chef and TV personality, and her famous Cucina line of products never fails to deliver. Here, we are dealing with an excellent, 10-piece set that I personally think very highly of.
The material that this bakeware is made of is carbon steel, and the non-stick, latte-colored coating looks very pretty and does the job well.
A thing that I didn't like about the construction of this set is that everything is so bulky. It is not a huge issue, but folks who lack storage space will not be thrilled with these products.
As far as items are concerned, the set includes two loaf pans, two cake pans, two cookie sheets, two pie plates, a muffin tin, and a plastic cake pan topper.
In my opinion, this is more than enough, but I'm sure some folks are going to be disappointed because there's no pizza pan included.
The handles have silicon grips attached to them, and this is a big bonus when it comes to practicality and handling. Also, the rolled edges allow you to grab the pan more easily and move it around securely.
The pan can withstand heat of up to 450 F, and I think that this should be sufficient for most baking jobs. Make sure not to go over this temperature because you could burn the pans.
Copper has gained a lot of popularity in the cooking world over the last few years, and honestly, I can only say good things about it. Copper Chef is known for a plethora of cookware, and now we are taking a look at their baking set.
As I've mentioned before, copper is a fantastic heat conductor, and the heat distribution in this material is as even as it gets.
Personally, I find the latter feature very important because I like to have consistency in my cooking.
This is a 12-piece set that consists of a 12-cup muffin pan, a cookie sheet, a loaf pan, a square pan, and eight pieces of silicon ramekin cups with lids.
Ok, so I think it is a bit unfair for a company to advertise a set of twelve copper products while only four of them are actually made of this material. While the ramekin cups are lovely, they seem to be a cheap filler in this set.
As far as handling is concerned, most of the products in this pack do not have handles, so you have to rely on the rolled edges for gripping. This is a big disadvantage in my opinion, and greatly handicaps the ease of use.
These black, sturdy-looking baking dishes remind me of old-school bakeware sets that people used to bake with a few decades ago. However, this is a modern and versatile set that should fulfill most of your demands.
The ChefLand set is made of carbon steel; it looks pretty plain but has a non-stick coating that's quite effective. One thing that this material is good at is even heat distribution, so you won't need to worry about hotspots.
The products are dishwasher safe, however, after several months of kind of cleaning, some items started to form rust on the outer edges, which is a big minus. I would recommend washing them by hand.
When it comes to the items, ChefLand's set includes a roasting pan, a round pizza pan, a large and medium cookie sheet, two round cake pans, a square cake pan, a loaf pan, an oven crisper pan, and a 12-cup muffin pan. As far as I'm concerned this set has everything covered!
Most of the dishes have handles on them, and even those which don't, have a nice grip area that allows for good handling.
Unfortunately, there is no silicon padding or protective surface so you will need to use gloves or cloth.
This bakeware set comes to us from Sunbeam; it is a bit smaller set in terms of the number of items in it, but a worthy addition to today's list. Oh, I forgot to mention it's cheap as chips!
The material these pans are made of is carbon steel, and its non-stick features are achieved with a xylan coating interior and exterior. The black color gives it a pretty plain, non-exciting look, but I personally do not mind this.
The Sunbeam set has only 5-pieces, which is significantly less than other sets we reviewed today. The dishes included are a loaf pan, a cookie sheet, a 6-cup muffin pan, and two round cake pans.
One disadvantage of this set is that it cannot handle temperatures higher than 400 F, which is quite limiting because some recipes require more heat.
All of the pans have handles or enough room to grab them properly and handle safely.
Now as I was reading some online commentary, many people complained that pans arrived dented or bent when they ordered them, so this might be an issue.
I haven't experienced this myself, so I just want to put it out as a warning.
This set differs from others I reviewed today because it is the only one that's not made of metal.
Boxiki Kitchen brings us this 3-piece silicone set that bread and cake lovers might find interesting.
As I've said, these products are made of silicone which has its pros and cons.
The good thing is that food will just slide out of it, but it might be irritating when trying to wash it by hand because it's so bendy. A lot of people raise concerns about chemicals in this material, so you'll be glad to know that this set is FDA approved and non-toxic.
The set comes with three items – a round cake pan, a square brownie pan, and a banana bread/meatloaf pan.
All of the dishes are equipped with metal handles which allows for a nice and solid grip, so you won't have to worry about the pans slipping out of your hands.
Silicone is generally oven safe up to 500 degrees F, which is fantastic and much better than some metal products, so you won't need to worry about burning your bakeware.
However, the metal handles don't seem to take high temperatures very well, and I've heard some reports of them flaking and bubbling at 400 F.
I hope that the article was helpful and that it got you acquainted with the basics of bakeware.
Now, the time has come for me to declare my top pick of the day, and the product that got most of my sympathies is Rachel Ray's 10-piece Cucina Set.
Its beautiful design is what attracted me to this bakeware set, but the excellent performance made an even stronger impression.
Non-stick surface does its job flawlessly, and the carbon steel construction is sturdy and strong.
This is a very good list, i have tested myself the Rachel Ray's 10-Piece Cucina Bakeware Set and i'm satisfied with it, it fulfill most of my daily cooking. | "2019-04-20T02:37:15" |
Are film trailers spoiling movies?
In April we asked if high ticket prices were ruining your visits to the cinema. Yes, you said overwhelmingly. But something else has put a strain on my relationship with the cinema – and it's not the popcorn.
Have you ever gone to your local cinema to watch a new film only to feel you've seen it before? I know I have. 'Spoilerific' film trailers are now often so detailed it seems hardly worth watching the movie itself.
Imagine if the trailer for Casablanca told you whether Ingrid Bergman went off with Humphrey Bogart or Paul Henreid at the end. Or if the trailer for Citizen Kane revealed just what the dying man meant when he muttered the word 'Rosebud'.
And it seems that even some film directors agree. Colin Trevorrow, director of new film, Jurassic World, has said he think that trailers have shown far more of the film than he would have wanted.
In the last couple of months, I've paid £17.50 a ticket to see two films I've been anticipating for some time. OK £17.50 sounds steep, but that was for iMAX 3D and I'd still have paid more than £10 for a 'normal' ticket.
But I left the cinema unfulfilled, because I felt like I'd seen them both six months before.
In both cases the trailer revealed the entire structure of the story, key plot twists and expensive action sequences. Throw in a few character deaths for good measure and you've got the basis of a significant chunk of what you've paid your money for.
I really did feel cheated by what the studio had wanted me to see in advance.
So is this just a modern trend? I checked out trailers for 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, and 1964's Goldfinger to get a bigger picture.
Both revealed some well-known scenes (including Goldfinger's iconic laser and dialogue), but the plot basics were instead explained by voiceover, rather than any especially huge visual giveaways.
Besides, the chance of actually seeing these trailers was significantly lessened due to the technology available at the time of release. Which got me thinking further.
'If you don't like it, don't watch it', I hear you cry. I wish it were that simple. In the age of the internet, exposure has increased tenfold.
Marketing campaigns target social media and television, while the days of a simple poster are gone. Why commission a still image when you can display scenes from the film on a screen in a station or other public place?
Not only that, but trailers are also forced upon you in the cinema itself before other films. Without a blindfold and a soundproof booth to hide in you have little choice.
It's not that I have a problem with marketing and ads. But they're spoiling the experience. I don't want to see all the best bits wrapped up into two minutes, six months ahead of release.
Have you had a film spoiled by its trailer/marketing? Is Hollywood revealing too much in a desperate attempt to put bums on seats?
Do ticket prices ruin your film-going experience?
Something George mentioned earlier about Terminator 2 trailer jogged my memory about another film from the same franchise, Terminator Genisys.
To promote the film, a trailer had been released that included a major plot twist ACTUALLY in the trailer. Now, I had heard about this trailer and had been purposely avoiding it. However, even when you try to avoid spoilers, sometimes it's out of your control. When I went to see Mad Max, they showed the afore-mentioned trailer and before I realised, it was too late. It cannot be unseen.
Even the director, Alan Taylor, was unhappy about the spoilers in the trailer.
Genisys was [spoiler alert] ….. indeed half of the inspiration for this convo. I saw that article about Alan Taylor's thoughts the other day, but could only sympathise so much as the film was, in my opinion, a travesty.
Have you seen the film now Ryan? If so what did you think of the big 'reveal'? For a film that had very little else going for it that really did completely spoil the experience for me.
I just can't understand why that decision was taken. You don't need to resort to something like that to generate interest – if said twist is that good then word of mouth will spread.
For anyone interested, the trailer for the new Bond film was released today. | "2019-04-19T20:17:06" |
UNStudio has joined forces with HPP Architects to create a consortium (UNS + HPP) to carry out the next phases of their winning project at the architectural design competition for FOUR Frankfurt. Take a look at the complete story after the jump.
From the architects: The centrally located 16,000 square meter site was purchased by Groß & Partner real estate development company – who will be carrying out the development of the project – back in 2015. Situated in the very core of the city, the site has been completely inaccessible for the last 45 years. Now four new high-rise towers will change Frankfurt's skyline from the air, while cultivating its liveliness on the ground. The development of these towers, reaching heights of 228 meters, will open up new streets to create a multi-use, vibrant inner-city quarter, bringing together a healthy mix of work, living, relaxation and recreation.
The choice of programmes allows for a smooth transition from Frankfurt's shopping district to the east of Roßmarkt, to the high-rise office towers clustered around Park Taunusanlage. With a development concept that is unique to Europe, the FOUR Frankfurt project brings together facilities that will establish a lively new neighbourhood for Frankfurt, its visitors, and its (future) residents.
The new high-rise complex will be integrated into the expanding city structure by incorporating the heritage-listed facades of the Junghofstraße into the design and by making a multi-storey base building the connecting element of the entire site.
According to the assessment by the competition jury, the unique quality of the quarter can be found in its public development and amenity value. The new development will therefore create connected spaces, accessible rooftops, pathways and passages. The existing block on the Junghofstraße will be opened up to strengthen the surrounding pathways and ensure a high level of accessibility. This will create a multi-use, diverse quarter comprising 50% office spaces, 30% living accommodation (including subsidized housing), in addition to retail spaces, restaurants and hotels.
Four Frankfurt is expected to be completed in 2023. | "2019-04-18T12:20:23" |
▲Students are shouting several slogans to guarantee the school's autonomy in front of Jogyesa Temple.
On April 15th, 2016, the General Student Council and Student Council of Postgraduate held the 4.15 Jogye rally. The rally was also held in the last year with the same objectives. Goals of the rally are to criticize Jogye Order for its responsibility on Dongguk University's present conflicts related to President Han Tae-sik (Bogwang) and to guarantee the school's autonomy from the order.
At 11:00 A.M., approximately 200 people, about 150 Donggukians and 50 people who are related to Dongguk University, gathered together in Manhae Hall. As soon as the march began, the marchers were obstructed by police officers because of a cow, which was prepared by the GSC, was not reported to participate in the rally. Scuffles broke out between the police and the GSC, and the cow was not able to go with the marchers. The parade was started from Chungmu-ro where Dongguk University is located, passed Myeong-dong and finally to Jogyesa Temple.
After several speeches from students, the GSC and the gathered students tried to deliver request proposal to Jogye Order together, but police officers blocked the way. Therefore, only ten representatives were allowed to go to deliver the request proposal to the persons concerned of the Jogye Order at the temple gate. The request proposal involves following three demands: Jogye Order has to stop intervening in the school matters and should guarantee the school's autonomy, every sunim who spoiled the school needs to apologize and resign, and board of directors should be reformed in a more democratic way. | "2019-04-25T14:15:51" |
Quartz is one of the most common and varied minerals on earth, and its abundant colors produce many gemstone types. Amethyst and Citrine are the most popular and valuable gem varieties of Quartz, but other forms also make important gemstones. Chalcedony describes any form of Quartz that is microcrystalline, in compact form without any visible crystals. Chalcedony also has several varieties used as gemstones, most notably Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, and Chrysoprase.
Pure Quartz, which is also known as Rock Crystal, is colorless. Various impurities are responsible for the extensive range of colors. The main crystalline Quartz varieties used as gemstones are described below.
Amethyst, the purple variety, is the most popular and valuable Quartz gemstone. Amethyst ranges from light to dark purple. See the Amethyst gemstone page for more details.
Citrine is the yellow, orange, or reddish-brown variety of Quartz. It is usually colored by heat treatment of Amethyst or Smoky Quartz. Light yellow or lemon yellow Citrine is often called Lemon Quartz in the gem trade. See the Citrine gemstone page for more details.
Smoky Quartz is the brown "smoky" variety of Quartz. It ranges in color from light brown to black. Despite its dark color, it is rarely opaque. See the Smoky Quartz gemstone page for more details.
The rosy pink variety of Quartz is known as Rose Quartz, and its color is usually soft, ranging from very light pink to medium pink in intensity. Rose Quartz is often milky or hazy, and it may lack good transparency. See the Rose Quartz gemstone page for more details.
The colorless, transparent variety of Quartz, free of any impurities, is known as "Rock Crystal". Flawless and very large cuts may be cut from Rock Crystal.
Milky Quartz is the white, translucent to opaque variety of Quartz. Though very common in nature, it is not used as a gemstone.
Colorless Quartz with golden yellow Rutile inclusions, as hairlike growths within the gemstone, are known as Rutilated Quartz. See the Rutilated Quartz gemstone page for more details.
Ametrine is an interesting, color-zoned combination of purple Amethyst and brownish-yellow Citrine. See the Ametrine gemstone page for more details.
Prasiolite, or Green Quartz, describes a light green Quartz artificially colored by heat treatment of certain types of Amethyst. May also be called "Green Amethyst" by some jewelers.
The blue variety of Quartz, which is uncommon in nature, is seldom used as a gemstone. Most "Blue Quartz" is clear Rock Crystal irradiated with gold to from a deep sky blue color. Blue Quartz may also refer to a dull grayish-blue Quartz in massive form with Crocidolite inclusions.
Colorless Quartz with Tourmaline inclusions, often as thin long black crystals, is known as "Tourmalinated Quartz".
Cat's Eye Quartz is Quartz with dense, tiny Rutile inclusions that cause a cat's eye effect. It is not common, and the chatoyant effect is usually weak. Cat's Eye Quartz is usually grayish in color and translucent.
All forms of Quartz are used as gemstones, and they are all affordable. They are cut into various gemstone cuts and cabochons, and used in all forms of jewelry. Lesser quality stones are often tumbled for use in bracelets, necklaces, and as costume jewelery. Large spheres and carvings are also cut from all the Quartz forms. Due to its abundance and lack of luster, Rock Crystal is not commonly cut into gemstones, although some very large spheres and sculptures are carved from it. Small crystals of Rock Crystal are sometime worn as pendants, sometimes being polished and smoothed, and sometimes in their entirely natural crystal form.
Varieties specific to Amethyst, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, and Chalcedony are listed separately.
Amethyst - Purple variety of Quartz, and its most popular and valuable gemstone variety. (See the Amethyst gemstone page for more details.) Tumbled Amethyst with white Milky Quartz is sometimes known as Amethyst Quartz.
Aventurine - Opaque, compact Quartz / Chalcedony containing small Mica, Hematite, or Goethite scales which cause a glistening effect. Aventurine is most often green but may also be other colors such as gray, orange, and brown.
Blue Quartz - Rare natural blue variety of Quartz. It is caused by inclusions of blue minerals, especially Dumortierite. Most "Blue Quartz" is what is popularly known as "Aqua Aura", essentially clear Rock Crystal synthetically irradiated with gold to form a deep sky blue color. Blue Quartz may also refer to a dull grayish-blue Quartz in massive form with Crocidolite inclusions.
Cat's Eye Quartz - Quartz with dense, tiny Rutile inclusions that cause a cat's eye effect. Cat's Eye Quartz is not common, and the chatoyant effect is usually weak. Cat's Eye Quartz is usually grayish in color and translucent.
Lemon Quartz - Lemon Quartz is a light to dark yellow Citrine, distinguished from most Citrine by lacking orange, brown, or reddish tints. More often though it is clear Quartz that is irradiated to produce an intensely colored yellow gemstone. Lemon Quartz has recently experienced a popularity increase in the gemstone market.
Milky Quartz - White, translucent to opaque variety of Quartz. It is not commonly used as a gemstone.
Prase - Light to emerald green, transparent to translucent Quartz / Chalcedony, with coloring caused from inclusions of green minerals, such as Actinolite, Hedenbergite, Chlorite, or Malachite.
Prasiolite - Light green gem form Quartz artificially colored by heat treatment of certain types of Amethyst. May also be called Green Amethyst by some jewelers.
Rock Crystal - The colorless, transparent variety of Quartz, free of impurities is called "Rock Crystal".
Tourmalinated Quartz - Quartz with splintery Tourmaline inclusions.
Amethyst may be heat treated to deepen the purple color. Most gem Citrine is produced by heat treating Amethyst, and the green Quartz known as Prasiolite or "Green Amethyst" is also produced by heating Amethyst from specific localities.
Certain colorful Quartz types not found in nature are produced through irradiation. Some forms of Quartz with a multicolored rainbow effect are synthetically treated to produce their color effect using film deposition. The process involves bonding an extremely thin metallic film layer over the top of the gemstone, so that the interesting color effects are reflected from the crown. Some vividly colorful forms of Quartz are synthetic grown using the hydrothermal method.
Quartz is extremely common and is found in numerous localities throughout the world. The important sources are far too numerous to mention, though in general the most prolific countries that produce Quartz gemstones are Brazil, Madagascar, India, and the U.S. (Arkansas). Specific sources for the popular Quartz varieties are described on their dedicated pages.
See the individual variety pages for specific variety similarities.
Rock crystal is similar to glass, but the softness of glass usually lends it to scratches and soft etches which are lacking on Rock Crystal. Rock Crystal is rarely cut into small facets, so it usually is not a concern of confusion to other colorless gems such as Diamond, White Topaz, and White Sapphire. These white gemstones will also have a greater dispersion and exhibit more fire.
Additional images for the varieties Amethyst, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, and Chalcedony are listed separately.
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There is something about these pieces of art -- the ones in front of which you hear people saying "I don't get it" or "I could do that" or "But what is it, really?" -- that speaks to me.
I remember, a few years ago, seeing Olafur Eliasson's exhibition "Take Your Time" at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. The whole collection was astoundingly moving, but the piece that still stays with me is Beauty: a waterfall of mist illuminated by two lamps, all mounted in the center of an otherwise blackened room.
we should allow abstract sculptures to demonstrate to us the range of thoughts and emotions that every kind of non-representational object can convey. The gift of the most talented sculptors has been to teach us that large ideas, for example, about intelligence or kindness, youth or serenity, can be communicated in chunks of wood and string, or in plaster and metal contraptions, as well as they can in words or human likenesses. The great abstract sculptures have succeeded in speaking to us, in their peculiar dissociated language, of the important themes of our lives.
The gentle movement of water and color can tell us something about ourselves, whether or not we understand what that might be. It may be as simple as the realization that abstractions can move us -- that we are more vulnerable than we think. For me, Beauty represents that ideal: that here we are, all animals, gathering to see water and light, and from those we can derive so much meaning.
I was thinking of all these things a few weeks ago when I read about Alan Cumming's one-man production of Macbeth. In a video for the New York Times, he performs a few terrifying lines of Lady Macbeth's, his eyes staring down the camera that receives them.
It was that penetrating gaze that made me uncomfortable, almost nervous, when I first saw it. The character demands so much of her audience: her aggression is more than any of us can bear; it stirs within us a fire that few have ever felt. Such are Shakespeare's words, and the brilliance of their interpretation (something I often practice, reciting soliloquies to myself in the car).
I am always gravitating toward art like this: art that causes discomfort. Once, when discussing silence in musical improvisation, I employed Miles Davis as an example: such long pauses, bursts of only two or three tones -- one feels as if one has just walked in on him deep in thought.
I enjoy art that inspires discussions of "But is it really art?" (though the discussions themselves are far beyond worthless). Musicians who play every silence, dancers who push the body to the edge of its recognizability, architects who challenge us to live in stranger and more spectacular homes, artists who show us that water and light can be a sculpture, and an indescribably powerful one at that.
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I have found that that's a wonderful place to be, right on the edge of understanding. It is a place from which we lift ourselves out of confusion and into wonder.
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What is the length of the coordinates in the two inertial systems S and S' at the velocity v, according to relativity - if the length of the coordinates are identical at v = zero?
1) Is the physical length of the coordinates greatest in S?
2) Is the physical length of the coordinates greatest in S'?
3) Is the physical length of the coordinates in S equal to the physical length of the coordinates in S'?
If the physical lengths are identical, will it then be possible to have any physical length contractions according to relativity? Or, in other words, have you ever experienced a length contraction because of the movement of another coordinate system?
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18mile run on Saturday to complete week 7 of the 18wk 55mpw plan.
The run was ok, considering the weather was a bit grim and I didnt really feel like i ever got into a good rhythm. Finished it in 3:09:00 which was 10:30 per mile, which is in the range I intended, so that's a positive.
Right ankle was feeling a bit stiff to walk on before the run, but felt ok when running, then stiff again afterwards. Decided to treat myself to a couple of pints on Saturday night, and felt rubbish and stiff all over on Sunday. Still a little stiff today, despite drinking lots of water, I think booze and running just don't make very good bedfellows.
No missed runs so far, although i did cut short my 7mi recovery jog on Friday to 5.5 miles, as i had to fit it into a lunchbreak because of other commitments outside of work. Other than that, have followed the plan pretty much to the letter, and finding the training paces ok, which is a surprise to me. Before starting this plan I'd done about 4 months of very slow running (see the HADD thread for what that entails) and was worried I wouldn't be able to cope with the mara and half-mara pace runs, but seems to be ok so far. feeling a little lethargic today, and shoulders are pretty stiff, but a decent sleep and i'll be good to start week8 tomorrow.
Well done everyone on your runs.
Sensible decision to can the MP run chickadee. Hope you're fully recovered soon.
Ten apart from one set of strides in the week all the other runs are either GA or long run pace, yet the following week is the recovery week and contains VO2max and strides through the week, feels like this week is easier.
JF50 - I see what you mean. I assumed they made the intensity easier because the length of the midweek MLR was pretty high.
I had also noticed, JF50, that this week is a bit at odds with what we've been doing until now and that it looks easier than next week's "recovery"! However, as I may be doing a race on Sunday, that is quite handy.
Chickadee -- think you made the right choice. I like to think this is the 'sensible' training thread as well as being hardcore... there's lots of macho 'man up and get on with it' crap elsewhere on the forum it seems, but doing a hard run with a possible chest infection doesn't seem likely to do the overall training much good, and you've plenty of time to catch up.
Tenjiso: great run! Sounds like you're really enjoying it again too.
Agent Ginger, I get really stiff shoulders too, especially if I run fast; a side effect of spending lots of time at a computer, I think. Do you stretch them at all? Or if you have one of those long foam rollers there are some good exercises you can do.
Today is a rest day for me and I had a sports massage (being extra careful after the last injury) when I was actually congratulated on my flexible hamstrings for the first time ever! Then I'm swapping tomorrow with Saturday on the 55-70 programme because I don't have time for two runs on Tuesdays, so will do 7 miles with strides before work instead.
Can anybody help me out and post this weeks schedule for me?
I'm at work at the moment and need to organise a few things for later in the week and I need to fit my training around everything.
I've forgotten to bring the book with me.
I'm on the 55-70, 18 week plan. Thanks!
Okay, but I've got the first edition so might not be exactly the same: Tues Recovery 6 miles am, 4 miles pm; Weds MLR 15 miles; Thurs Recovery 6 miles; Fri MLR 13 miles; Sat Recovery + speed 7 miles with 6x 100m strides; Sun Marathon specific 15 miles with 12 miles @ marathon race pace.
Ive got the opportunity of a 10 mile race on Sunday and was wondering whether it would be a good 'swap' for the Marathon pace long run. I'd make the mileage up to 15 miles overall, but would be doing 10 miles at faster than marathon pace (hopefully) and not marathon pace specific running. Does anyone think this would be a good / bad idea? Any views welcome before I make a decision. Cheers.
I was wondering why I picked up my first little injury/niggle after my long run on Saturday so I decided to look at my training log.
The week before last I did my long run on the Sunday (20miles) then had a day off on the Monday. That following week I trained as normal but had to swap my long run to the Saturday, so basically my long runs were six days apart.
In those 6 days I actually ran 84 miles, so that works out at an average of 16.8 miles a day because I only actually ran 5 days out of 6. It's no wonder I ended up injured!
I just thought I'd mention it because I know that a lot of people swap their Sat and Sun runs around.
It's something I've never really thought about too much before but if it turns a 64 mile week into an 84 mile one we've gotta be careful.
I'd say it sounds like a good idea Chris, I'm skipping the marathon paced run this week because I'm racing a half marathon the week after.
Chris - I think it as an ok idea. Does that help?!
Going to be in london for the latter part of this week - still plan on sticking to schedule for friday and saturday - but may have to move sunday's long run to monday (very early) as I might not be in any fit state to run sunday. On the other hand I might be ok.
NP the mileage in the schedule doesn't reduce once the speed sessions are introduced, in fact it hasn't quite peak yet.
JF50 thats a very impressive 20 mile.... run how old ???
Ten you will never regret going for a run, EVER , but regret NOT going so well done and nice pace !!
Mark I ran my long runs just 5 days apart Sunday then Friday and like you did over 80 in 6 days, no ill effects though, but wont be making a habit of it.
I lost my mobile last night , it dropped out my running jacket pocket !
While I was editing Chris you had 2 different answers to mine..typical..personally I do think its wasted miles there will be no quality if you have just raced.
Chris making it up to 15 or 16 would cover the long run.
NN another few weeks and then it's reduced by a few miles and up's the speed.
Think I'll do the race, but ease off the pace a bit and try and get a goof 4 mile warm up on gently before the go. Should be able to manage a 2 mile shuffle at the end with a bit of luck if I stay steady for the race. Beats the marathon pace run on my own i guess.
Good luck in your 10 miler too NN. We will have to compare how we managed to get the overall mileage in with the race - I have a feeling you will do more miles than me overall! I am already thinking of my excuses!
Chickadee - the right decision and I hope you are ok. Your times are very inspiring to me by the way, brilliant.
Chris - yes, do the 10 miler and bloody go nail it mate. Could you not do the 15 miles with MRP mid week and swap the LT run for the 10 miler?
Good running Ten - are you feeling back on form?
Mark - I hear you, I too did my long runs 6 days apart and guess what, I seem to have picked up a niggle too. The lower part of arch of foot (nearer to toes than heel) has been a bit sore since Friday (no idea what it is). I have done 7 miles with strides yesterday and easyish 8 miles tonight (in new Mizuno trainers) and it is a bit niggly tonight, just tender when I press it. May have to bench myself for couple of days. In 10 years of running and 18 months of marathon training on and off, I haven't had anything like this before. I do believe the trainers I were running in have caused it as they had had their full innings and were on their way out. Anyone any ideas what it is?
Ouch, HeOw, that doesn't sound good. I've never had anything like that either, but could it just be bruised? e.g. from running on non-smooth terrain in shoes with worn-out soles.
Heow try the usual ice etc hope it feels better soon it could be bruised !
Track session tonight was crap I shouldn't really have done it the day after an LT session but my club mates were all doing it and I dont like missing out ! its not even in the schedule today should have been a rest day..
did 5 1k reps average pace of 7 min miles 4.19...4.20..4.19..4.23..4.25..freezing cold and windy...why are we doing this ?
Thanks Heow. Think I'll give it a go. I love Mizuno trainers too. Def my favourites. Got a few different ones.
I had a bit of pain at the front of the foot last year by the toes. This was diagnosed as Metarslagia by the doctor- which is a pointless diagnosis as it just means foot pain and it could be caused by any number of things - helpful hey?! On a positive note though I sort of self diagnosed tendon pain which I think was caused by running in old trainers too long. I just iced and rested for a few days. Put my foot in cold water whenever I could and also went for accupuncture (I swear by accupuncture - but thats a whole other thread!). Also if its bad you may want to try some ibuprofen. Hopefully a bit of rest, new trainers and icing and you'll be back in no time.
Having said all that, I have no medical experience or knowledge at all, so please feel free to ignore me and listen to any better advice you get.
I am also wondering whether it is just bruising to be honest. Or just wishful thinking... God I hope it ain't plantar issues! Thanks NN.
I nearly forgot. I also wore these. Cheap and cheerful and could be good if this is the area that is hurting that is? They do them in Boots for a couple of quid.
A day after telling eveyone that I was going to be sensible and rest in order to nurse a few niggles, I went and ran yesterday's 20m tonight.
Overall I averaged 8.03 min/miles and my average HR was 75% of max.
Whether this was a good idea or not remains to be seen but since getting back I've stretched, foam rolled and had a cold bath so hopefully I'm not too sore in the morning.
Who needs sensible?! If we were sensible, we'd be at home watching the tele in the warm instead of out in the cold, freezing rain running every day. If its not hurting too much then don't worry about it. A great run as well by the sounds of it. Get in there!
I always start off sensible then get carried away with sessions and often end up doing 2 hard sessions back to back to fit in around shifts, trying to leave easier sessions for between night shifts,, the problem then is quality/ speed suffers, last nights 1ks were way off.
The hot tap not working shouldn't effect your after run cold baths at least.
Double day today for me, 6 this morning, 4 this afternoon. Am home alone with the kid this week...so have to fit it round her a bit too. Oh, and it's pancake day apparently. | "2019-04-24T14:18:03" |
One of the biggest games in the world is now available on smartphones around the world thanks to Tencent. The Chinese company's official port of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) is now available on iOS and Android worldwide.
We tried PUBG on iPhone X when it released in China last month and came away very impressed. It successfully squeezed much of the PC and Xbox game down to a much smaller screen -- and in places looked even better than the Xbox One version of the game.
It comes a week after rival Fortnite began inviting players to test its own mobile version. Unlike PUBG, Fortnite will allow players to play across platforms -- meaning iPhone players can kill or be killed by gamers on PC or PlayStation 4.
Fortnite recently surpassed pioneer PUBG in popularity. Both games feature 100 players landing on a deserted island filled with weapons, with everyone fighting to be the last person left standing. While PUBG adopts a realistic setting, Fortnite has a more cartoon-like look -- and an emphasis on building structures sets it apart from its rival.
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Volunteers are vital to Thames Reach in our efforts to end street homelessness and support vulnerable and socially excluded people across London.
As well as helping individuals to take steps forward in their lives, volunteering also offers opportunities to learn, meet new people and experience something different.
Benefacto is a social enterprise helping to get people who work in a professional capacity to volunteer in their local communities. Since last June, they've been arranging for professional and corporate volunteers to dedicate some of their time to helping Thames Reach clients at iReach, a weekly digital skills workshop at our Employment Academy in Camberwell.
iReach gives people with little or no computer skills the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Funded by the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, the workshop teaches practical digital skills, so clients can access services and benefits online, and can also help to reduce social isolation.
Benefacto volunteer Molly spent an afternoon volunteering at an iReach session earlier this month. "You take it for granted but lots of people can't use a computer," she said. "It's so important for applying for jobs and staying in contact with friends and family.
"You can see people's progress throughout the session. As a volunteer you want to get to a stage where you're almost in the way. There was a lot of people at the session, everyone was enjoying it, it was amazing to see," she added.
Stevie Back, volunteer coordinator at Benefacto, said: "Doing this gives volunteers a chance to touch down with perhaps an unfamiliar reality and realise the importance of digital inclusion.
"We've spent a long time seeking out the right charities for our volunteers. People working in a professional or corporate environment will tend to have digital skills they can impart through sessions like iReach, which is a fantastic project.
"We've really enjoyed working with Thames Reach and will continue to do so. We've had 23 volunteers helping out with iReach. They share their expertise and make contact with people in their communities they might otherwise never have met," she said.
Thames Reach digital support worker Chris Hamm, who runs the iReach sessions, said: "When our service users first arrive, some are apprehensive about using the equipment. Some have almost no previous experience of using computers.
"After a while, though, you can see how self-confident our learners become. The transformation is lovely to watch and the knowhow that our volunteers share with them plays a big part in that," he said. | "2019-04-21T06:32:08" |
Volunteers are needed to help with the Assembly for Children at the 99th International Assembly in July. Below are the dates, times, and volunteers needed for each session. If you will be attending the Assembly and are interested in helping with the Assembly for Children, register online by clicking here. A background check and pastoral referral must be completed and can be found on the website.
"Hands-on" laborers needed for take down of Assembly for Children props and décor. | "2019-04-26T08:07:35" |
After the martyrdom of St. Boniface, Vergilius was made Bishop of Salzburg (766 or 767) and laboured successfully for the upbuilding of his diocese as well as for the spread of the Faith in neighbouring heathen countries, especially in Carinthia. He died at Salzburg, 27 November, 789. In 1233 he was canonized by Gregory IX. His doctrine that the earth is a sphere was derived from the teaching of ancient geographers, and his belief in the existence of the antipodes was probably influenced by the accounts which the ancient Irish voyagers gave of their journeys. This, at least, is the opinion of Rettberg ("Kirchengesch. Deutschlands", II, 236). | "2019-04-22T08:07:02" |
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If you try to watch ABC shows online in the UK, you get the following error message: "You appear to be outside the United States or its territories. Due to International rights agreements, we only offer this video to viewers located within the US." That basically means you cannot watch any of ABC's shows in UK due to geo-restrictions. VPN enables you to trick ABC into thinking you are in USA by giving you an American IP address.
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Thanks to VPN's data encryption, your ISP will not be able to see what you are doing online.
Your Internet speed will drop by around 10 to 15% when using VPN.
I am currently using ExpressVPN to unblock WatchABC in the UK. You can use any of the three VPN providers in the table below to watch ABC outside US.
There is an alternative way to watch ABC outside US. Smart DNS also allows you to remove geoblocks and access US channels in the UK. You do not get a new IP address when using Smart DNS. Therefore, you will still appear to be in the UK for all websites apart from the ones you are trying to unblock.
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There are quite a few Smart DNS services available. Not all of them help you to unblock ABC outside US. Unlocator allows you to unblock and watch ABC in the UK. You can check the list of 214 channels they allow you to unblock.
So, you can either use VPN or Smart DNS proxy to unblock and watch ABC in the UK. Keep in mind that you still need a valid American cable subscription in order to sign into ABC. Even if you are outside the US. | "2019-04-19T12:42:47" |
Depois da minha última, o UFC me convidou para lutar em um evento que estava organizando no Brasil. A luta principal era do meu querido amigo Aldo contra Chad Mendes.
O melhor de tudo era que a Globo iria transmitir o evento ao vivo, ou seja, uma grande oportunidade de mostrar que eu ainda estava lá e que era um dos melhores do mundo.
Minha luta nesse evento foi contra Anthony Johnson, que estava forte, em um bom momento e já possuía 10 vitórias em 13 lutas! Minha estratégia era levar a luta para o chão, onde sabia que era mais forte. Anthony não tinha batido o peso na pesagem e então lutamos em um peso casado.
Foi uma noite incrível! Eu estava lutando em minha cidade natal, com todos meus compatriotas me apoiando e em um evento ao vivo. A luta começou e o Anthony veio com tudo, tanto que conseguiu me derrubar. Eu não podia deixar isso acontecer, a noite tinha que ser minha e eu queria muito outra vitória e principalmente, vencer em casa!
A luta foi interrompida e recomeçou em pé com Anthony tentando me derrubar. A torcida gritava meu nome e isso me dava cada vez mais força. Acertei bons golpes e mais uma vez estávamos no chão.
Percebi que Anthony queria deixar a luta chata e tentar ganhar por pontos, pois toda vez que a luta recomeçava ele vinha com tudo. Mais uma vez acertei outros golpes e fui para as costas.
Depois de alguns socos e cotoveladas consegui ajustar o famoso mata leão e venci de uma forma bem legal: foi muito bom comemorar com todos os fãs de MMA aqui no Brasil!
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So many things happening this weekend!
The highly anticipated PBS Kids in the Park festival is tomorrow, Saturday, June 21. But there are lot of other events for families to enjoy this weekend as well.
Also on Saturday, check out the free Summer Solstice Celebration at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's 100 Acre Woods. The Windsor Park Neighborhood Association will also celebrate the solstice with a festival in Fletcher Park from 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, you can experience Native American culture through myriad experiences on offer at the Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival.
Saturday, the Irvington Folk Festival features its Children's Day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ellenberger Park. | "2019-04-19T09:24:42" |
ha. I've blown it, again. Assuming I hadn't totally blown it before. I wave and cry as I watch yet another chance of me actually obtaining some kind of happy life founder on the rocks and keel over before me.
I went to the doctor today and asked for the referal, she said it'd take months and suggested some numbers I ring to go to CBT or group things. Then I clarified that I was acutely suicidal and she asked if I had plans; which obviously I do. Do people think you're relying on magic or a really lucky accident to end things? So then she went to speak to a colleague for ages and rang some people and said a CPN would come see me tonight or tomorrow morning- I wasn't free either of those times so she's made me go back to see her on Thursday morning.
I'm terrified now in case they try to lock me up. She did ask if I'd ever been admitted to inpatient care before So basically I don't know if things are better or worse. I was supposed to see the college nurse today but she'd gone home by the time I made it there from the Doctors so I guess I'll have to see her on Thursday. I guess if the college knows then I can get some support. I'm ranting because I don't know how to feel or what's going to happen.
aghhh stupid visa appointment in london tomorrow, have to get up really early, so not looking forward to gradding myself out of bed before 7am when I don't usually wake up until the afternoon.
I have a 10:15 lecture, so not too bad. Haven't had any alcohol tonight - still hoping I'll sleep. Feel quite low. Just watched a film - was good, but has made me think about life and death, which I cba with right now.
I think you're reading too much into it. Do you have anything you could distract yourself with today?
Probably cocked up a potential relationship. Before I'd even spoken to the girl! And this was one who was apparently interested in me before I even knew of her. Might have mentioned her in here before. Made the mistake of telling someone I fancied her, and after a long chain of events I ended up really pissed off and miserable. God, I'm so useless these days. Shame, it was a good day until then. Had some AMAZING blackcurrant shisha with some old mates in town.
So you've applied for help through the university, right? I've never actually tried to get help of any kind yet. I've only been like this for about 18 months though. I can't see them sending you to an asylum though, assuming that's what you're scared of. I had a friend put in one before and it wasn't pretty. She gained a stalker there too.
Slowly drinking the Archers, tidying my room and paying off my student loan (i love my mum). I probably am reading too much into it, I know, but that's me. I'm an emotional wreck and a complete idiot. Archers is helping numb the pain though.
How are you? How is uni this week?
Uni is ok. Haven't got any more work due in this week, and I'm going home for the weekend on Friday morning.
Great to hear you've got your student loan paid off. Have you managed to get anything sorted with regards to courses at the college / jobs yet?
Go easy on the Archers.
Only had 2 shots over 3 hours. I'm ok. Don't worry. Want more though to stop the pain of life.
I've got a place on the marketing course which should have started at the end of Jan but now isn't starting until the end of Feb. Costs £650 though I need to find from somewhere. Mum's paid off my loan for me to stop interest adding up but she wants the money back at some point so I'm technically still in debt, just not having interest added to it.
Need to get a job and find a course for September. Not sure I want to go to uni now. I want the degree, the experience and the friends but I don't think I can handle a) the debt and b) the people. I'm so strange. I might just do it through an employer or something. Not ideal but better than nothing.
Step class tonight at the gym. I enjoy it but I'm rubbish at it. Cried all the way through last week.
Have you thought about the Open University at all?
Ugh, stupid GP left a voicemail with the college nurse, who rang the chaplain (who I was seeing for tea and to see her cats today) so she mentioned that the nurse was worried about me and sent me to see her. So I've had to explain my craziness and general apathy about life to a pile of people so now they think I'm some charity case who's a danger to myself. Great. That's just want I wanted.
Feeling like complete and utter c**p today. It's my sisters birthday. I bought her a card, can't even spell her name on it correctly. Spent the day doing "bread and butter" style jobs at work which wasn't to good.
*passes over some Archers* are you ok?
VSM - how was your visa meeting? And that sucks about the people all wanting to know stuff when I'm sure you just wanted some escapism but at the same time it must be nice to know people care?
Blackfish - sorry about your family getting there early and everything. Bear in mind though, it's freezing outside and they didn't know how long you were going to be so that's why they'll have gone on ahead, not because you weren't wanted.
*downs Archers* Thanks Liz. Think I might open my vodka too actually.
Had a bad day which has managed to get even worse. If I make it through tonight without doing anything 'stupid' then it'll be an achievement. I've well and truly had enough. | "2019-04-25T05:01:10" |
Deportivo is finally responding the questions regarding the polemic case with Vecindario; the lawyers of the club aren't only saying that the suspension of Oltra's license is unfair, but also accused the RFEF of been attacking Depor.
Deportivo is now open to negotiate with UD Vecindario in order to solve once and for all the conflict with the Canarian club. Vecindario is asking for €700,000 as part of a polemic collaboration deal that was cancelled on the past year.
The conflict between Deportivo and Vecindario is now threatening Deportivo. A debt of €100,000 with Vecindario has turned into a loss of €700,000. For this conflict Oltra wasn't on the bench for the Copa clash.
One of the few positive news after the relegation to Segunda is the surprising reaction of Depor's fans; a clear example is the number of socios, which is about to reach the mark of 20,000, the highest since the years of the Champions League.
Deportivo can't inscribe players due to a legal demand of UD Vecindario, while Adrian is doing everything in order to join Atletico Madrid. Those are the two current problems that are focusing the attention of president Lendoiro.
Lendoiro travelled to Madrid in order to solve several pending issues and to participate in the draw of the liga calendar; before travelling he talked to reporters.
The season 2011/12 will bring some changes to the structure of base football at Deportivo; the most notorious modification is the appearance of the Benjamin squad, the ninth team at the youth system composed by 10-year-old kids.
Lendoiro is on war against the clubs that haven't paid their obligations to Deportivo; there's a well-known battle against Real Zaragoza, and since Friday the war was extended to Racing Santander; all for the transfer of Sergio Canales.
Depor's president continues his battle against the bankruptcy law and Zaragoza, while he announced that the club will make six or seven signings ahead of next season. | "2019-04-26T04:06:13" |
It is possible to erase up to 4 HDD / SSD at the same time. IDE HDD connection is also possible with dedicated adapter.
HDD / SSD is exchanged from the order in which erasing is completed, and asynchronous erase function which can erase newly is installed.Five types of erase algorithms are installed. The erasing method can be selected according to the application.
HDD copy function installed. It is possible to copy one HDD data to up to three HDDs simultaneously.
Data delete contents can be printed with the attached dedicated printer . It is also possible to output text data of work log to USB memory.
Dedicated carrying case with waterproof / dustproof specification is included, which can contain the main body and all accessories.
This product is compatible with SATA 6 Gbps HDD / SSD, but the internal transfer speed is up to 130 MB / sec.
2.5 "HDD and 3.5" HDD can not be connected at the same time. | "2019-04-21T20:33:05" |
"Whoever gets him, they'll be getting a good one," David Montgomery said.
INDIANAPOLIS — Hakeem Butler has been surrounded by some of the best wide receivers on the planet this week at the NFL Scouting Combine.
It's an experience that might humble some. But for Butler, it has only enhanced his confidence.
As it stands, 22-year-old Butler is not regarded as the best wide receiver in this year's NFL Draft. He's projected by some experts to go as late as the third round. But when wide receivers were measured Thursday, Butler gained some attention: He led all receivers in height (6-foot-5 3/8), arm length (35 1/4 inches) and wingspan (83 7/8 inches).
On Thursday, running back David Montgomery, who played with Butler at Iowa State, captured the general vibe surrounding Butler here.
Butler says he's met with every NFL team on an informal basis. He had "nine or 10" formal meetings set up for Friday night, but didn't divulge which teams he'd be sitting down with.
There is clear interest in Butler, who declared for the draft after his junior season in which he had 60 receptions for 1,318 yards and nine touchdowns.
But in his mind, the hype machine hasn't been turned up high enough — yet.
Butler, of course, is talking about Saturday's wide receiver workouts. If he crushes the drills, he could vault up the draft board — perhaps into the first round. And he feels well-prepared because he's spent the past few months working out with some legendary NFL receivers in Calvin Johnson and Anquan Boldin.
Butler met Boldin at the South Florida gym where he trains. He was connected to Johnson through his agent.
Johnson and Boldin are known for being precise, tactical receivers. But Butler says the most valuable lesson of working with them has been learning about how they think.
Butler admitted the first time he worked with Johnson, who went to six Pro Bowls with the Detroit Lions from 2010-15, that he was a little starstruck.
Butler is hoping that one day he can leave a legacy like Boldin or Johnson. But for now, his goal is to prove what he already believes is true: that he is the top receiver in this draft. | "2019-04-20T10:16:10" |
Building a successful software platform is done by building software with a purpose by solving a problem that people already have. The problem may not be obvious, and it may not even be a problem that people are aware of, but the problem exists. Using Instagram as a case study, I think there are four keys a platforms success.
Most people aren't professional photographers. They don't have access to the tools professional photographers use nor the time or money to buy the tools and learn them. But they do want professional looking photos. Instagram built a platform that had intrinsic value on it's own by providing people the ability to easily create professional looking photographs.
One of the keys that made Instagram successful was that they took something people were already doing and made it easier and better. They removed the need to download photos from a mobile device and then upload them from a desktop or laptop. They simplified the process and allowed users to share exiting photos right from their phones or take a new photo to share.
They also simplified an otherwise complex photo editing process by providing a set of templates that people could apply without having to understand image editing. This enabled a regular person to have professional looking photos without any work.
One thing that Instagram did very well is that it built it's software to work with exiting services like Facebook and Twitter. Services that already had a huge community of users. They didn't try to re-create Twitter or Facebook. Instead, they allowed Twitter and Facebook to get better by making their service interoperable.
Instagram didn't force people to ONLY use their service. Instead, it allowed people to continue to use their existing social media services and augment a specific workflow to be better if they wanted to. Users don't want to be asked to chose between this OR that. They want to be able to use this AND that. Will your software provide additional choices or limit choices? | "2019-04-22T14:48:54" |
In a small bowl, combine fennel, capers, lemon juice, parsley and olive oil and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay trout on a greased baking sheet. Stuff each fish with slices of red onion, lemon, whole sprigs of parsley and oregano. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until fish is firm and flakey. Serve with fennel salad. | "2019-04-26T15:55:45" |
Meaningful, reliable and valid mRNA expression analyses by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) can only be achieved, if suitable reference genes are chosen for normalization and if appropriate RT-qPCR quality standards are met. Human periodontal ligament (hPDL) fibroblasts play a major mediating role in orthodontic tooth movement and periodontitis. Despite corresponding in-vitro gene expression studies being a focus of interest for many years, no information is available for hPDL fibroblasts on suitable reference genes, which are generally used in RT-qPCR experiments to normalize variability between samples. The aim of this study was to identify and validate suitable reference genes for normalization in untreated hPDL fibroblasts as well as experiments on orthodontic tooth movement or periodontitis (Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans). We investigated the suitability of 13 candidate reference genes using four different algorithms (geNorm, NormFinder, comparative Delta C-q and BestKeeper) and ranked them according to their expression stability. Overall PPIB (peptidylprolyl isomerase A), TBP (TATA-box-binding protein) and RPL22 (ribosomal protein 22) were found to be most stably expressed with two genes in conjunction sufficient for reliable normalization. This study provides an accurate tool for quantitative gene expression analysis in hPDL fibroblasts according to the MIQE guidelines and shows that reference gene reliability is treatment-specific. | "2019-04-26T14:24:09" |
Irish crime thriller at its best, Stuart Neville is a fantastic writer. Careful, this will grab you and not let go. The Ghosts of Belfast is the first in the Jack Lennon series but this is one of those series that is loosley connected so reading out of order is not a problem.
Highly recommend any of his books!
Fegan has been a "hard man," an IRA killer in northern Ireland. Now that peace has come, he is being haunted day and night by twelve ghosts: a mother and infant, a schoolboy, a butcher, an RUC constable, and seven other of his innocent victims. In order to appease them, he's going to have to kill the men who gave him orders.
"Perfect for summer—especially if you want to be reminded of what a blessing it is to live in relatively peaceful times."
"Stuart Neville is Ireland's answer to Henning Mankell." | "2019-04-24T08:21:52" |
The Center for the Study of Culture, Politics and Society (CECUPS) is devoted to the sociological analysis of cultural and political subjects, in particular subjects placed in the confluence of those two realms or dimensions of social reality. In this way, and mainly from a comparative perspective, we make research about cultural policy, the relationship between culture and territory, citizenship and the Welfare State, the cultural construction of Europe or the reflexive configuration of modernity.
Arturo Rodríguez Morató. Mariano Martín Zamorano. 2018. Cultural Policy in Ibero-America – A Regional Perspective. Taylor & Francis. | "2019-04-19T04:41:25" |
We made it through another Queensland summer – even though we are breaking records this March with a dry and hot Autumn on the horizon! I hope you are all keeping cool and making the most of it.
As we roll into the final financial quarter, now is the time for businesses to really hit the ground running to make sure the foundations are strong, (vision, systems, processes, resource both people & financial) to ensure growth and financial goals are achieved for the year and beyond.
There have been more legislative changes that affect all small businesses around the need to implement single touch payroll and for those who have a builders license, whereby the changes to the reporting rules have been increased. There is an article in this newsletter to explain more about what you need to do to make sure you are not in breach of the new rules.
Our first event for the year will be next Tuesday 19th, 5:30 pm at the Ovolo Incholm Hotel, we encourage anyone in business to come along, we have a variety of experts in their field to answer all of your questions whether it be buying, selling a business, strategic marketing and even Estate Planning which is usually overlooked due to the morbid discussions it requires. There will be a marketing expert who can provide some tips on effective ways to promote your business giving you the best bang for your buck and also automation experts who will help you identify ways to save you time in your business.
This is what we do at Advivo and business growth will be the subject of our May event. It is our motivation for helping people achieve their business goals and drive success. I will, of course, be in attendance at our "Speed Dating With The Business Experts" to talk about these workshops and much more, so register here, come along, say hi, have a glass of wine and see how we can help you!
We understand businesses and our clients are confronted & challenged by an enormous range of issues and changes while also maintaining the day to day operations, not to mention the legislative changes and compliance that applies to different industries.
Register here today to speak with a range of experts about the issues that are keeping you awake at night.
Single Touch Payroll (STP) – The new GST!
Everyone should be aware of the changes regarding Single Touch Payroll (STP) and the reporting requirements that come with it. This includes ensuring your business accounting software is ready.
Click here to find out how this may affect you and if you have any queries contact your Advivo accountant today!
When looking at your business records, do you ever find yourself scratching your head over a transaction because it was a long time ago? OR do you already have enough going on in your business that you don't have time for the daily processing of creditors and bank reconciliations?
Click here to find out how Advivo implemented AI to help improve these processes.
Are you eligible for the Small Business Instant Asset Write-off?
In January this year, the government announced they will introduce a new legislation to increase the $20,000 instant asset write off threshold to $25,000 from 29 January until 30 June 2020. This is a proposal and not yet law. It has sparked interest for small business owners and an increase in calls from our clients who want to know if they can take advantage of the asset write-off.
Read more here and find out if this is something you can take advantage of!
A fringe benefit is a benefit provided in respect of employment. This effectively means a benefit provided to an employee (or their associate) because they are an employee. Read more here about the different types of FBT and some of the strategies you can put in place to reduce the amount of FBT you have to pay.
Do you have a Queensland Building Construction Commission (QBCC) license? Are you aware of the new reporting laws that have been implemented from 1st January 2019?
For those with a financial year ending 30 June 2018 your R&D Tax Incentive lodgements are almost due! Be sure to lodge with the Department of Industry, Innovation & Science and then your tax return with the ATO.
I often speak with inventors who tell me "I know what the market wants" as they are explaining their innovation, despite having conducted no market research.
February's Charity of the Month!
This month we have decided to donate our monthly contribution to GIVIT. GIVIT is working in partnership with the Queensland Government to manage donated funds and all offers of goods and services after major flooding in North and Far North Queensland. Donations made will help support Queensland residents severely impacted by monsoonal trough. Emergency workers and local councils are currently assessing need and will work with GIVIT to provide critical and immediate support as well as providing longer recovery support to re-establish homes and help communities recover.
Please CLICK HERE to vote on this month's recipient of our contribution.
21 March – Lodge and pay February 2019 monthly business activity statement.
31 March – Lodge tax return for companies and super funds with total income of more than $2 million in the latest year lodged (excluding large/medium taxpayers), unless the return was due earlier.
31 March – Lodge tax return for the head company of a consolidated group (excluding large/medium), with a member who had a total income in excess of $2 million in their latest year lodged, unless the return was due earlier.
31 March – Lodge tax return for individuals and trusts whose latest return resulted in a tax liability of $20,000 or more, excluding large/medium trusts. | "2019-04-18T17:17:55" |
Here are your morning links!
Janczak looked solid in his second start since returning from injury.
TCU broke through in the sixth inning with a pair of run. Jake Guenther and Alex Isola singled to open the inning. A wild pitch had both runners in scoring position and Johnny Rizer delivered a two-run single up the middle to make it a 6-2 ballgame. The Frogs didn't go quietly, scoring a run on a Zach Humphreys groundout in the eighth. With two outs in the ninth, the Frogs put the tying run on base with walks to Josh Watson and Isola around a Guenther base hit. UTA closer Andrew Gross wiggled off the hook with a ground out to end the game. Jared Janczak (0-2) tossed 4 1/3 innings. He allowed six runs (two earned) on six hits, walked one and struck out two. Haylen Green and Matt Rudis allowed one combined runner over the last 3 2/3 innings of the game. The pair fanned seven.
The defensive end position is loaded, name-wise, but not very experienced.
This is a spot with a ton of turnover and, in turn, opportunities for new faces. Mathis, who some have compared to Jerry Hughes when it comes to potential, appears to be on his way to a starting role after continuing to earn rave reviews through spring. Patterson hinted that 2019 could finally be Bowen's time too, so don't take your eyes off the 6-foot-4 Byron Nelson High School product when fall camp arrives down the stretch.
The cornerback would fill a massive need with Jeff Gladney and Julius Lewis set to graduate.
Jenkins is getting recruited by Jeremy Modkins mostly because he's the cornerbacks coach for the Frogs. However, Jenkins says he's built a strong relationship with each of the coaches on staff.
Jenkins was hosted on his visit by redshirt freshman Atanza Vongor. The four-star says he got along with the defensive back as well as the rest of the team.
Equestrian has put together a solid season.
TCU News: Joe Broadnax's career is over, will Justin Rogers play this year? | "2019-04-25T04:21:51" |
Grace. What is it? What does it mean? How do you get it and how do you KNOW you got it?
Honestly, I don't know the answers to these questions. I have no way of describing something I don't understand BUT believe deeply in my soul that it exists. How do you get these graces? Sanctifying grace is IN your soul. It's the free and underserved gift from God. Actual grace would come from our knowledge and belief of all things right and wrong – following the Ten Commandments, making sure we follow a path that is pure and justified. Justified means to be sinless, and to be sinless means you are in favor with God. When you are baptized you are sinless and therefore have favor with God. When you go to reconciliation, you are once again sinless and in favor with God. You are in a state of grace. Once sanctifying grace is in your soul, you can increase it by every good action you do – receiving Communion, saying prayers, performing corporal works of Mercy. The most important thing to think about is NOT what you are going to do or how you are going to do it but to recognize God's love. The reason you can do any good work is because God LOVES YOU FIRST in Grace. You must continually seek God's grace, continually respond to the actual graces God is working within you, inclining you to turn to Him and do good.
Have I answered the question as to what Grace is? I've read through all the study guides provided to me and compiled all the information, but I don't believe that I've properly explained what Grace is.
To me Grace is a feeling. Sometimes it's butterflies in the stomach, and it takes my breath away. I feel this way every time I think of my husband. We met and married 38 years ago. I see God's grace in our meeting, getting married, and living our life together as husband and wife. Sometimes it's a jolt, like an electric shock and then an overwhelming wave of love, like the enormous amount of love I felt when I held my first baby in my arms for the first time. This happened again with my 2nd and 3rd child, and then God blessed us with twins to make 4 and 5. Then sometimes it feels like a raging fight going on inside me, making hard decisions that breaks my heart in two. I have no power to stop things from happening and my only recourse is just to constantly pray. Mostly it's a feeling of ultimate peace and an over-whelming calmness that comes over me at different times during the day when God allows me glimpses of HIS love for me: when my dog and cat are doing something cute together; when I see the birds eating the seed I put out for them; when a certain little girl comes over to the house and calls me "Grandma". I just breathe a sigh of thanksgiving and relax in the comfort of His hand.
Where does Grace come from? | "2019-04-18T12:25:43" |
Everyone seems to want a brighter smile, and teeth whitening is a great option for boosting your confidence. If food and drinks have stained your pearly whites, you may be tempted to rush to the drug store and pick up the first over-the-counter whitening product you find. However, while side effects from whitening products are rare, you should follow these tips before bleaching your teeth to ensure your safety.
If your teeth appear stained, don't assume you need to bleach them. It's possible a good teeth cleaning will restore the sparkle to your smile. During an oral exam, your dentist will also check for cavities and gum issues, which should be treated before bleaching your teeth.
At-home whiteners most often use carbamide peroxide in concentrations ranging from 10 to 20 percent. Carbamide peroxide is hydrogen peroxide with urea added. This product remains active for up to 10 hours at a low enough acidity level that enamel etching is not a concern.
Start with a product containing 10 percent carbamide peroxide. If the whitener doesn't bother your mouth, but you don't see the results you want, try another over-the-counter product with a higher concentration.
When you choose an at-home teeth bleaching kit, it's your responsibility to follow the instructions on the package. Don't leave the gel or strips on your teeth longer than advised or you could experience tooth sensitivity and sore gums. Also, avoid drinking soda, sports drinks or other sugary/acidic beverages for several hours after whitening to prevent etching your teeth.
At-home whitening kits are inexpensive and widely available, but that doesn't make them the best choice. Professional in-office teeth bleaching can lighten your smile up to eight shades in a single 45-minute visit. Combined with professional-grade take-home treatments, patients see an average improvement of 11 shades. In comparison, over-the-counter whitening requires daily 30-minute applications for more than two weeks to achieve a six-shade improvement.
In-office whitening uses LED light-activated technology to maximize results in the shortest amount of time without causing tooth sensitivity. It's effective both for people who simply want to lighten their smile and for patients with severely discolored teeth.
Pregnant women and nursing mothers should postpone teeth bleaching.
Translucent teeth don't respond well to whitening. A tooth-colored composite placed on the lingual side of a see-through tooth is a more effective way to improve its appearance.
Zen Dental Center in Seattle offers Philips Zoom in-office teeth bleaching for safe, professional results. To learn more about this treatment, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 206-324-1100 today. | "2019-04-22T03:01:12" |
Sellers who are non-residents (eg. foreigners living abroad and Japanese citizens living abroad).
Buyers, both local and overseas residents, who are buying real estate in Japan from a non-resident.
If the seller of Japanese real estate is a non-resident, depending on the situation, the buyer must withhold 10.21% of the sale price and pay it to the tax office, with the remaining 89.79% paid to the seller. The buyer is responsible for paying the 10.21% to the tax office by the 10th of the month following the transaction.
It is your obligation to make this payment to the tax office by the deadline. If you are currently living overseas, you will need to appoint a tax representative or accountant to pay this on your behalf. You will need to appoint a tax representative in Japan to file a final tax return to have the remainder returned to you (less any taxes that may have been owed).
*If the payment of deposits and mid-term payments also meet the conditions for withholding tax, the tax must be withheld and paid by the buyer at each payment.
The above information has been provided as a general guide only. For more details on this tax, and for other detailed tax questions, please consult with the tax office or a specialist tax accountant. | "2019-04-24T22:29:35" |
JPW Osprey Limited specialise in all aspects of façade glazing, curtain walling and cladding refurbishment, operating under CDM often as the principal contractor.
Having established an excellent reputation for the effective co-ordination and management of suppliers, whilst resolving technical and installation issues.
We have a long history of highly complex projects completed on time and to budget. Projects are often carried out with the building's occupying tenants in situ, causing minimal disruption.
JPW Osprey Limited's approach to health and safety is extremely important on all projects. The Health and Safety People are retained to carry out regular inspections and audit the business. | "2019-04-26T12:51:38" |
I did a bit of work on andinfinity.de in regards to style and function. Also rss now works!
There's now an rss feed. I also did a lot of work on the stylesheet. I hope the readability has increased and most of the bugs are gone. There's a bit more in the pipeline, but first I'd like to work on my habit on writing posts more regular. The work- in-progress folder is bursting, but nothing's really finished. | "2019-04-23T18:09:08" |
Weekend fun isn't just for humans. Dogs love to get out and enjoy some time away from the day-to-day grind. But where can you take your dogs on weekends?
#3: Farmers Markets – Orlando boasts many dog friendly farmers markets every weekend. From Windermere's Friday Farmers Market to the big Saturday markets in Winter Garden and Winter Park – you are hard pressed to find a locale without a marketplace of fresh produce. Dogs at these events have become so prominent that many vendors now cater exclusively to dogs selling homemade biscuits and treats just for your pooch.
#2: The beach – Contrary to popular belief there ARE several dog friendly beaches within a short drive of Orlando. The closest is the Smyrna Dunes Park. Dogs can romp and play in the sun alongside your family.
Be sure to take poop bags and keep the beach as nice as you found it!
#1: The dog park – What better place to spend some time outdoors and close to home than in the dog park. Central Florida can boast one of the nations best dog friendly parks in Winter Park. Fleet Peeples Park alongside the shores of Lake Baldwin has to be the nicest, most popular and respected dog parks around. It's huge trees supply lots of shade and dogs love to run in the surf of the lakes sandy shores. There's even a bathing area for our dog once they've had enough fun in the sun.
Well, there you have it. The things pet sitters in Orlando like to do with their dogs. Did we miss any? Tell us in the comments. | "2019-04-26T16:46:06" |
Constant development in Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) technologies results in evolving aircraft, instrumentation, and control programs of these systems. An open source simulator was examined as a potential method of testing UAS platforms changes. The open source simulator was used to simulate flights flown by an actual platform. Existing flight data was used as a base line of comparison for the telemetry data of the simulated flight. Patterns in parameters such as vehicle attitude and throttle output were compared between the simulated and actual results to determine if the simulator produced an accurate representation of a physical flight. Analysis of the simulated vehicle exhibited similar behavior to that of the actual vehicle in most of the flight data collected. Simplification in the flight simulator model may be responsible for the deviations in magnitude observed between the two sets of data. Three points of interest in each of the three test cases were chosen as checks for the values in the data. These points in the flight were studied in the various graphs of the parameters graphed and the difference between the simulated and actual values was calculated. The values at these points stayed within an average of 0° and 30° for vehicle attitude and between 0% and 33.3% throttle difference over the three test cases. The average difference in attitude was 5.1° over 93 compared values and 8.1% in throttle over 18 compared values. On average the simulator showed good agreement to existing flight data and therefore will be a good tool to simulate flights prior to a mission. The accuracy of the results may be improved with further development of the simulation model.
Ramirez Duarte, Jaime A. (2018) "Feasibility Study for the Application of Open Source UAS Autopilot Simulator," McNair Scholars Research Journal: Vol. 5 , Article 4. | "2019-04-22T12:05:25" |
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We were privilege to meet with Ebeano Supermarket, Shoppers Delite and Just Rite; we took up from there and today we are on the shelf of these malls. The exhibition showed us the way to do business right and to do it effectively and efficiently. The exhibition also made room for us to meet various investors, who have tremendously been of help to the growth of Hyst Global Business Ltd.
I exhibited at the African Food and Products Exhibition 2018. The Event was a wonderful one and an eye-opener for not just me but for other exhibitors and attendees. From the conference sessions, I acquired knowledge on exportation of goods. The AFPE 2018 was the door opener to my exquisite Zobo Business. I thought to myself that since the Exhibition was for African Food and Products, Zobo is an African drink so I decided to make and sell for the Exhibition. Just like magic, amidst my other products, the zobo made super sales. Now I have a branded Zobo drink.
The AFPE 2018 was great, it was an opportunity to have a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing SMEs, helping us know what products they needed and how they can take advantage of our service offerings. The AFPE 2019 gave us a chance to partner with many of them.
It was an amazing experience, my business was a month old and I didn't know anyone. It was the first time I got to be in public and I appreciate the opportunity to be exposed. Coming to the exhibition boosted my sales and created awareness for me when people didn't know me. I have got contacts from the exhibition and they have formed part of my customer base.
Lagos is a commercial hub and it was important for us to share with the market. There has always been a great need to take our products and services to our end users, offering them values and benefits and we achieved that at the African Food & Products Exhibition 2018. | "2019-04-22T05:14:15" |
jewish_scientist wrote: The first election where I knew the names of the candidates was McCain vs. Obama. For every presidential election that I, and probably most of my generation remember, the Republicans have nominated someone who could not win*. If Trump becomes the Republican nominee, then 16 years of our lives will have been spent the thinking 'Republicans are stupid'.
Your math doesn't seem to add up.
McCain vs Obama was 8 years ago, and the generation that remembers only that election and later isn't allowed to vote yet. And your comments elsewhere suggest you're older than that. Unless you mean as the first election they participated in?
Also, Trump winning this election would only add 4 years of stupid nomination.
leady wrote: Slight aside, but Mormonism... is that treated as the insanity that it really is In the states?
Their theology seems wonky to me, and I expect it seems an added layer of wonky to atheists. But the Mormons I've actually met (never been to Utah) have treated others reasonably and with respect and compassion; so I'll judge them on that.
The importance of theology is often overstated, and outsiders tend to be spectacularly bad at determining the implications of theology.
That complete lack of nuance doesn't help either. When your rhetoric is dichotomous like that, the good half can sound very Orwellian.
Tyndmyr wrote: Any "gop conspiracy" tale runs into a pretty basic issue of competence. I just have a really, really hard time believing that this lot is good enough to pull together a half decent plot to do anything, given demonstrated results.
Deliberate conspiracies like that are indeed rare (because incompetence), but policies with system consequences other than the stated goal are very common.
Sardia is likely referring to efforts to prevent voter fraud, that primarily affect under-documented citizens trying to vote legitimately. Of course you're right in that this incompetence can't be re-targeted wherever the GOP wishes.
So I think Carson has dropped out. He wasn't clear. He basically said "I'm not going to participate in debates and I know I won't win, but I'm making too much money on donations and book sales to quit campaigning."
I definitely knew who Clinton and Dole were when I was 7 (although I had little idea of what they stood for), and I was acutely aware of the Gore-Bush debacle at age 11.
I think a more incisive point to be made about Republican electoral success is that the Republican candidate has lost the popular vote in 5 of the past 6 presidential elections. 6 out of 7 if they lose this year.
Clinton/Dole i don't remember much from, too young.
However, all of the Bush elections I was quite aware of, and I think that was about the time that I became very upset at the electoral college system, why do we keep it on again? besides tradition.
Thesh wrote: So I think Carson has dropped out. He wasn't clear. He basically said "I'm not going to participate in debates and I know I won't win, but I'm making too much money on donations and book sales to quit campaigning."
Yeah, this makes a lot more sense than what he actually said.
Because changing the Constitution is very hard.
So what's best case scenario at this point?
Hillary Clinton wins the presidency and does an okay job at not completely screwing up. The Republican party implodes, either splitting into multiple parties (finally relieving the US of the two party system that is largely at fault for your current situation) or reinventing itself into something not-crazy. That kind of depends on Americans themselves changing though, which is a tough one... That also depends on the Republicans losing the election... which is going to happen... right?
SDK wrote: That also depends on the Republicans losing the election... which is going to happen... right?
As much as I'd love to see Bernie get the nomination...I'm about 85% sure it's going to be Hillary vs. Trump, and a 75% chance of Hillary winning.
I'm pretty sure that the two party system is too ingrained within the US for it to change, I do think that in the unlikely event that Trump doesn't get the nomination, he'll run as third party, and the teapartiers and more religious extremes will cling to that new party.
The best *likely* scenario? Hillary will win but face a Republican majority in the House through her first four years who will spend half their time in Benghazi hearings and the rest passing bills they know Hillary will have to veto, with the occasional budget showdown where we are placed at the verge of default, with at least one partial government shutdown. At some point in that time there will be a recession that will continue through 2020, Hillary will lose in 2020, and Republicans will take over the House, Senate, and Presidency. Republicans will institute tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy and spending cuts to reduce the deficit to get us out of the recession, which won't work. They will then continue with deregulation and anti-immigration policies, while ignoring the fact that wages will be declining for most Americans. The public will get fed up, and Democrats will take over in 2024, do the bare minimum to get us out of recession, wages will then stagnate as we spend the next 8 years slowly seeing unemployment decline and wages flatten off below their pre-recession norm, as we freak out more about the debt and deficit, cut social security, and struggle with lowering poverty.
Worst case scenario, Trump wins and the same thing happens, but faster and with more war and fewer hearings.
I may be a bit cynical, however.
EDIT: There's probably a payroll tax increase in there somewhere as well.
Thesh wrote: The best *likely* scenario? Hillary will win but face a Republican majority in the House through her first four years who will spend half their time in Benghazi hearings and the rest passing bills they know Hillary will have to veto, with the occasional budget showdown where we are placed at the verge of default, with at least one partial government shutdown. At some point in that time there will be a recession that will continue through 2020, Hillary will lose in 2020, and Republicans will take over the House, Senate, and Presidency. Republicans will institute tax cuts for businesses and the wealthy and spending cuts to reduce the deficit to get us out of the recession, which won't work. They will then continue with deregulation and anti-immigration policies, while ignoring the fact that wages will be declining for most Americans. The public will get fed up, and Democrats will take over in 2024, do the bare minimum to get us out of recession, wages will then stagnate as we spend the next 8 years slowly seeing unemployment decline and wages flatten off below their pre-recession norm, as we freak out more about the debt and deficit, cut social security, and struggle with lowering poverty.
May I suggest moving to Canada?
I considered it, but Colorado has legalized marijuana, so I'm moving there this summer.
Thesh wrote: I considered it, but Colorado has legalized marijuana, so I'm moving there this summer.
Canada's working on it nationally. Should happen within the next couple years.
Small comet strikes downtown Washington DC on Inauguration Day.
Hillary Clinton wins the presidency and does an okay job at not completely screwing up.
Assuming she isn't forced to drop out by federal charges against her, she'll make a horrible president. All the blind ideology of Obama but without the moral compass.
In all seriousness, I did consider moving to Canada in the past, mostly for the health care system, but I decided against it because it's a real pain in the ass to move to another country. They don't issue health care Visa's that allow you to stay in the country so long as you are seeing the doctor regularly for routine checkups.
cphite wrote: she'll [Hillary] make a horrible president. All the blind ideology of Obama but without the moral compass.
Hillary strikes me as many things, but ideologue isn't one of those things. I don't know if she holds any type of ideology other than "keep it steady" or "carry on." She'll say plenty, but I feel it's only what she thinks will get her elected.
I don't understand your concept of the political spectrum. Is Cruz and rubio in the middle while Obama and Hillary are in the far left? Is Sanders so far left that he wraps around?.
Thesh wrote: Worst case scenario, Trump wins and the same thing happens, but faster and with more war and fewer hearings.
I am starting to seriously think that President Drumpf isn't the worst outcome. It will likely be disastrous in the short term but he'd just barely manage to get elected and then quickly disappoint many of his supporters while hopefully acting as a huge wake up call to both parties and the population in general. On the other hand a Trump that goes against Hillary and gets a third of the votes or more but loses is the basis for a fairly massive and scary political movement in the perfect position to grow in size and influence. That is based on an assumption that Hillary as President won't really try to push for any serious structural changes but will instead play the typical Washington political games while doing the bare minimum to get reelected in 2020.
I don't think Hillary was ever idealistic and Obama hasn't been particularly idealistic for years either.
If Sanders wraps around, is someone a moderate again if they propose ending private ownership of land and fixed structures, eliminating corporations that allow individuals to own unequal and/or individually transferrable shares of a business, such that only worker cooperatives, consumer cooperatives, credit unions, purchasing cooperatives, and similar arrangements can exist?
Thesh wrote: If Sanders wraps around, is someone a moderate again if they propose ending private ownership of land and fixed structures, eliminating corporations that allow individuals to own unequal and/or individually transferrable shares of a business, such that only worker cooperatives, consumer cooperatives, credit unions, purchasing cooperatives, and similar arrangements can exist?
Probably not, but fortunately no-one even remotely associated with the Presidential run is an active proponent of those things.
Well, at least we got this from Trump / Christie.
Which the new Daily Show has already taken to making fun of.
Mormonism gets a pass because Scientology is more bonkers and higher profile.
freezeblade wrote: Clinton/Dole i don't remember much from, too young.
The Electoral College could still serve some purpose, in theory.
Suppose one political party had so many candidates, that its mainstream vote was split multiple ways, allowing a madman to win the nomination with a plurality of support, but not a majority. Then, suppose that the nominee of the other major party was embroiled in some scandal that made him or her unacceptable to most of the country, such as being indicted for violations of national security. People would then vote for the madman as the only alternative to the security risk, not due to support for the madman himself. The madman could then win the popular vote without ever truly having the support of the majority of the country, or even his own party. The Electoral College could then step in and elect someone else President.
This purely hypothetical situation is incredibly unlikely. Even if a madman did win the popular vote in such a manner, 29 states and D.C. have laws against Electors doing this. I don't know if the remaining 21 states constitute enough electoral votes to decide the election. The madman would have to be so unpopular with other politicians that at least some Governors of those 29 states would be willing to pardon Electors who vote faithlessly.
Isaac Hill wrote: Mormonism gets a pass because Scientology is more bonkers and higher profile.
Also because if Mormonism bothers you all you have to do is not live in Utah.
Lazar wrote: I definitely knew who Clinton and Dole were when I was 7 (although I had little idea of what they stood for), and I was acutely aware of the Gore-Bush debacle at age 11.
Pretty much all I remember about Goldwater is his name (you kids get off my lawn). Though I do have a recollection of the "Daisy girl" ad. but I'm not sure the memory of that is contemporary or if I saw a later rebroadcast.
"Confessions of a Republican", another Johnson ad, features a monologue from a man who tells us that he had previously voted for Eisenhower and Nixon, but now worries about the "men with strange ideas", "weird groups" and "the head of the Ku Klux Klan" who were supporting Goldwater; he concludes that "either they're not Republicans, or I'm not".
The DoJ has granted immunity to a former Clinton staffer involved with her email server. They're going after somebody – maybe Hillary herself, maybe Huma Abedin – and either way, it's not going to be good for her campaign.
With Bernie's lackluster performance on Super Tuesday, I'm increasingly thinking that his best shot is to be the plan B candidate if Hillary goes down – and his insistence that he plans to contest every state until the convention seems consistent with this. People are still trying to construct Bernie victory scenarios, but they rely on yuge wins in states like California that just don't seem plausible without a major change in the race.
Mitt Romney makes an anti-endorsement for Donald Trump.
Holy crap. I thought John Oliver was harsh. John Oliver is a comedian, his harshness is to be expected. I wasn't quite expecting this level of criticism from Romney. Its live right now, but Mitt Romney is being extremely critical on all of Donald Trump's flaws right now.
EDIT: I do wonder if Mitt Romney took a lot of his talking points from John Oliver. But at least Mitt Romney has a good conservative following (ie: the people who are voting for Trump right now). So Mitt's words will resonate more with the Republican base. Based on the youtube comments and downvotes however, it seems like Trump is winning over as far as popularity... on the internet at least.
Romney was pretty fond of Trump back in 2012.
Eh, Trump has been a known quantity for decades and he had already been pushing birther nonsense. I think Romney's waffling has nothing to do with his familiarity with Trump, and everything to do with the desperation of the Republican establishment. In 2012 he was a useful endorsement, in 2016 he's an existential threat.
For one thing, Trump wasn't a real candidate last time they spoke. Second, if you gave a fat paycheck, I'll say compliments about you too.
Really Lazar, you knew that Trump was gonna go all the way for a long time? My Bullshit detector says otherwise. You didn't know anything about trump other than he yells a lot and was on reality TV.
Where are you getting this? I said that Trump was a known quantity, which he was. Everyone has known for a long time what his personality and methods are like, which is why I'm unwilling to believe that Romney just naively discovered that he was a bad person during the past year. I'm not claiming any prophetic knowledge of Trump's appeal to voters; I was just as surprised by that as everyone else.
Lazar is right, Trump is a known quantity. The one thing you can say about Trump, he has better name recognition than almost any of the Republicans. He has more face time in front of the cameras. The things he says and the way he says them aren't a surprise. Accept for people who thought there were rules for Presidential elections.
It's kind of funny watching the Republicans tearing themselves to pieces though. I just wish I had more faith in Hillery being able to escape criminal charges over this email thing.
In 2012, it wasn't politically expedient of establishment Republicans to attack their base. They were willing to put up with Birthers. Remember, that Eric Cantor was deemed not right-wing enough and was ejected during his Primary. I see this as the Establishment finally saying that "enough is enough" and is beginning to attack the Tea Party base.
Mitt Romney explicitly said that enemies are using Donald Trump's words as recruitment propaganda. This is a massive change: normally this language is what the Democrats say (Clinton / Sanders has been saying it for some months now). To see that kind of criticism come from Mitt is mind-boggling.
Yes, its a shift in opinion. And I welcome it.
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Oh they didn't just "put up with" birthers. They cultivated that shit, and now Mitt wants to weep that this all getting a little too out of hand? Tough cookies.
doogly wrote: Oh they didn't just "put up with" birthers. They cultivated that shit, and now Mitt wants to weep that this all getting a little too out of hand? Tough cookies.
Better late than never. Mitt ain't even running anymore, I fully appreciate his newfound sense of rationality and welcome the anti-Trump criticism.
Mitt Romney wrote: I understand the anger Americans feel today. In the past, our presidents have channeled that anger and forged it into resolve, into endurance and high purpose, and into the will to defeat the enemies of freedom. Our anger was transformed into energy directed for good. Mr. Trump is directing our anger for less than noble purposes. He creates scapegoats of Muslims and Mexican immigrants. He calls for the use of torture. He calls for killing the innocent children and family members of terrorists. He cheers assaults on protesters. He applauds the prospect of twisting the Constitution to limit First Amendment freedom of the press. This is the very brand of anger that has led other nations into the abyss.
I mean, does anyone here actually disagree with this? Say what you want about Mitt Romney and his hypocrisy, but it's the truth.
No, but scroll down a little, where he's all "Thus we need some other, any other, remaining Republican to beat Hilary."
Trump is more brashly evil than Cruz and Rubio, but not really more evil.
The only serious policy proposals that deal with the broad range of national challenges we confront today, come from Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and John Kasich. One of these men should be our nominee.
For my part, I think Cruz is truly evil in a way that surpasses Trump. If Romney is okay with him as the nominee, then this undermines anything of reason or moderation in his remarks. He wants a candidate who'll play ball with the establishment, and nothing else. | "2019-04-22T21:03:40" |
Originally, from Chicago, now living in Hong Kong, Jeanne studied improvisation in Chicago. She holds a B.S. in Anthropology from Loyola University of Chicago and an M.S. in Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute.
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I grew up with stove top mac and cheese. Luckily my mother often made her own from scratch, but I also had the commercial boxed mac and cheese as well. Personally I've always prefered stove top to baked. I know, it is controversial. There is something to that velvety sauce and soft texture. It is simple and concise.
However, as I grew up, the idea of making it from scratch seemed more and more improbable. So I leaned toward the box. Now I am not saying that something is bad if it is in a box but powdered things often don't feel super healthy in the food realm. Especially if all you are adding to them is butter and hot sauce and maybe tuna from a can. Wait. What?
Yes. I would like to take a moment to address something that we call "Shame Food." What is Shame Food? Shame Food is food that you only feel comfortable eating in private. Far from any witnesses. My big Shame Food experience was when I was doing social work. I would work all day in a pretty intense environment and then commute home and my wife worked another 5-6 hours. So I would get home, eat something, and then take a nap. That thing became my Shame Food. It was inspired by a natural food company's spicy mac and cheese. (It has since been discontinued.) I would make mac and cheese and add a lot of cheap hot sauce (this was before we had a sauce business) and a can of tuna. I would not even plate it. I would eat the whole thing out of the pot and then take a nap. I mean the nap wasn't a choice. That box of noodles is meant to feed a family of four. Plus the amount of hot sauce I added meant I wasn't really enjoying the meal as much as surviving it. I had to recoup.
This recipe isn't that dish. It is tied to that spicy boxed macaroni and cheese, that my wife introduced me to, and we would eat it together at a time that we didn't eat much. Also the roots are a stove top mac and cheese. The kind where the only powder involved it mustard powder and the spice comes from a complex sauce with a bright balsamic flavor and a nutty essence that pairs well with the gruyere and trust me if you finish it with toasted sesame, you will not regret it. Please enjoy and feel free to share with us your Shame Food.
Pour the pasta into a strainer and place the empty pot back on the stove.
Turn heat to medium and add the butter.
Once the butter has melted, stir in the flour and use a whisk continue for a minute.
Slowly add the milk and cream while whisking to combine.
Add the mustard powder and stir.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add the mascarpone. Continue to whisk.
Begin adding the cheese a handful at a time while whisking to combine.
Add the Hatch Sesame Balsamic Sauce.
Return the pasta to the sauce pan and stir to coat.
If the sauce seems a little loose then continue to stir the pasta occasionally on low heat.
Serve in bowls topped with toasted sesame seeds and Mexican oregano. | "2019-04-26T11:53:51" |
Walked around Lake Merritt. Played two hours of the text adventure Firebird. Took BART into SF and went to dinner at Pane e Vino with my father's brother's ex-wife and her new boyfriend, a widower from a 55-year marriage.
Said goodbye; she leaves for Vegas in the morning to visit some college friends. | "2019-04-25T15:51:51" |
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Last night a few of us from The Bier Abbey had the opportunity to stop down the Capital Region's newest brewery, Rare Form Brewing Company, meet owners Kevin Mullen and Jenny Kemp, check out the new space, and of course try some beers they had on tap. It was a breath of fresh air, for both the continuation of the improvement of Troy, but also for the craft beer scene in the Upstate New York.
The taproom itself looks bigger than it really is, given that the brewery is directly behind the bar. The bar area holds about 40 people, with a small room off to the side available for private groups or holding tastings. Stools and standing room are available at the bar, while there are some tables and benches off to each side.
The brew house is a Beast 5 BBL system from Psycho Brew that allows for brewing either a double batch or two beers at the same time, which will be nice to do some smaller experimental batches.
The taps are split between the two sides of the bar, each side with its own glass rinser, which is good to see (nothing worse than putting good beer in a dirty glass). There will be a couple of nitro offerings, as well.
While looking around I was a little confused exactly where their cooler was, not realizing there was a downstairs not readily visible from the bar. Kevin took me for a quick tour of the cooler they made themselves. It looks like they have plenty of Rare Form branded cooperage hiding out down there.
Back at the bar, glass sizes vary depending on the beer and ABV, and as Todd pointed out last night it would be nice to see glass sizes listed on the chalkboard as well. There are still some folks who don't "get" that not all beers are meant to be served in a 16 ounce glass, and it can be a shock when someone is served a beer in a glass half the size than what they were expecting.
As for the beers themselves, I'll be honest, whenever I walk into a new brewery opening up in the Capital Region, I have my reservations and things were no different yesterday at Rare Form. I've been burned more often than I would like to admit by local brewers who started as homebrewers, were encouraged by friends and family to start brewery, and never really upped their game. Kevin has been brewing in various stages for "more than half [his] life" at this point, and I gotta say I walked away extremely impressed.
Sabbatical Session Ale – a session rye ale coming in under 4% ABV with enough rye to keep things interesting without being over the top by the end of the glass.
L'homme Chat Belgian Black Ale – an odd beer, as "session Belgian black ale" doesn't necessarily roll off the tongue but this definitely worked surprisingly well. I thought about adding this in Untappd but I couldn't figure out what style to consider this. I'll let someone else figure it out. Also below 4%.
Wee Plaid Scottish Ale – tons of malty caramel notes without being cloying.
Cascadia Double IPA – a DIPA with a "malty backbone" and some piney, some citrusy hops.
Karass Robust Porter – a classic porter I was unfair to compare side by side with Hill Farmstead's Everett. Still, Karass held it's own and had a simple, but great roasty flavor.
Satan's Gut Oak-Aged Imperial Stout – a big beer, with some coffee notes and oak present from the oak chips but not much from the bourbon the chips were soaked in.
First off, all of the beers were extremely drinkable. I like the focus on the session beers which are already very popular this year and… I feel bad that I need to even say this but… none of them had any glaring flaws or tasted like the dreaded "homebrew on a bigger system" as mentioned above. I'm sure Kevin is going to do some tweaks as he gets used to brewing consequetive batches on this much bigger system and the beers are only going to improve.
The one change I would love to see would be with the Cascadia Double IPA. Just from a demographic perspective, in 2014, in this location, we live where New England's Gandhi Bot and Coriolis will kick in a matter of hours. We have no problem driving to MA to Tree House or VT to Alchemist/Hill/Lawson's for IPAs. And Rushing Duck's War Elephant is one of our most popular local beers. I think it's pretty clear that malty and piney are not characteristics Capital Region folks are craving for in their IPA, and most of the time any malt presence in an IPA is usually considered "old" to beer geeks these days. I'd love to see Rare Form offer another IPA where the malt steps aside and lets some super juicy, tropical, citrusy notes shine, as that's more in line with what's popular in the Northeast today.
Beyond the beer, some Rare Form swag is also available including shirts, sweatshirts and aluminum growlers for beer to go, although I did not see pricing for growler fills. No #properglassware yet but I'm sure that'll happen down the road.
As Rare Form is the beginning of the transformation of the corner of Congress St and 4th, I got the chance to check out the progress with the rest of the space, including The Shop, a beer bar that's adjacent to the brewery. The opening is still a couple of months out, but some of the detail in the work happening there currently looks insanely good. A delicatessen at the corner of the building is also in the works and overall the building is shaping up nicely.
As some of you know, I'm a little (OK, a lot) harsh on breweries in Upstate NY. Living here, but having such great beer being made in all around us in New England has definitely made me a little jaded at this point. The big breweries in New York seem to be on cruise control, taking little to no risk with new beers. The smaller breweries, while opening up in rapid numbers haven't done much to shake things up either, and most wouldn't meet the standards set for the beers poured at The Bier Abbey (the only one I can think of off the top of my head that does would be Rushing Duck).
That said I have high hopes for Rare Form. They have a great brand, a website that looks like those of an established brewery, a small, but well put together tasting room, and brewing equipment that doesn't look like it is meant for homebrew or cobbled together from used parts from other breweries. Not to mention they are making some beer that's worthy of my recommendation to friends and fellow beer geeks for a brewery visit, and I would gladly serve to a patron at The Abbey if and when they're producing enough liquid for distribution. I see a lot of potential for Rare Form, and I wish Kevin and Jenny the best of luck.
Rare Form's Grand Opening is tomorrow, Friday May 30th at 4:30PM. Make sure to head down there to check them out!
You lift me up, then you let me down. I'm talking about that Cascadia IPA of course. (I think it's a bit aspirational to call an 8.8% ABV beer a "double". Imperial, maybe.) War Elephant, now that's an IPA to my liking. Hope the folks at Rare Form are paying attention to your comments.
Even if they keep Cascadia the way it is there are still room for other IPAs in their lineup as well. Not that Cascadia is bad, just not the style I was hoping for.
I had the Wee Plaid, Sabbatical and Satan's Gut when the owners came down for a cheese tasting at The Cheese Traveler. Most breweries in the Upstate area put out mediocre beer. Rare Form is not most breweries. I must say the Sabbatical is an excellent session ale.
I think the Sabbatical is my favorite beer they do so far. Such great flavor out of a such a small beer, exactly what I want as these temps warm up. | "2019-04-20T05:16:18" |
Athlone Community Radio will be broadcasting live for 4 hours from Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone, the heart of Ireland, to Celebrate World Radio Day 2019. Our live broadcast will begin at 12pm and finish at 4pm. The Theme of World Radio Day is "Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace".
This hour will feature local Musicians from Athlone. We will discuss how music plays a key role in promoting Tolerance , Dialogue and Peace. This programme will be presented by presenter/Sound Engineer with the station and also a musician Cathal McCormack.
Athlone Today is our daily current affairs programme. We will be delving into the World Radio Theme 2019 of tolerance, dialogue and peace in our community. We will feature an interview with renowned expert in Media Literacy Irena Djak Cvetkovic on access to media, creation of Media and the critical evaluation of media and how media can play a part in this theme. With over 20 years of experience in training, Deridre Hunt shares her unique perspective into the world of training and radio. Nikki Dube who presented radio in South Africa to over 1 million listeners gives us an insight into the importance of Radio as tool for Community Development. Presenter and Producer of the Arts Programme,Philomena Barry, chats about Radio in Gambia. Writer Aidan Shortall has written a special poem entitled "Dialogue, Tolerance and Peace" to mark the theme. | "2019-04-22T22:23:57" |
On the 12th April 2017 Centrica Storage Ltd announced that injections at Rough, UK's biggest storage facility, will not take place until May 2018 at the earliest, following increasing concern about the condition of the majority of the wells. Should Rough continue to work intermittently over the next years, LNG players will want to reassess their regas position in NW Europe. They will be seeking winter access in the UK and summer access in continental Europe. Access to the IUK or BBL will also be an option, however Brexit adds uncertainties. Expect more volatility and trading opportunities as the market adjusts.
This report highlights some of the key market developments in the European energy sector for April 2017.
The rebalancing of LNG market will be driven by strong growth in Asia gas demand, especially in China. | "2019-04-24T18:12:42" |
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The UN Security Council has issued a presidential statement on Myanmar complimenting and criticising the country over its stance on the Rohingya crisis and it also gave the government a month to "get its act together". The 1,300- word statement was read out by the sitting President of UNSC Sebastiano Cardi, the Ambassador of Italy, at a formal UNSC session on Monday ( November 6, 2017) .
A presidential statement is a statement made by the President of the Security Council on behalf of the Council, adopted at a formal meeting of the Council and issued as an official document of the Council.
A Presidential Statement is often created when the United Nations Security Council cannot reach consensus or are prevented from passing a resolution by a permanent member's veto, or threat thereof. Such statements are similar in content, format, and tone to resolutions, but are not legally binding. The adoption of a Presidential Statement requires consensus, although Security Council members may abstain. The Statement is signed by the sitting Security Council President.
It was the first presidential statement in 10 years on Myanmar. The Security Council has adopted such statements against Myanmar only three times, with the last one coming a decade ago. Diplomats hailed the move as a unified international stand against a humanitarian crisis that has been called "ethnic cleansing" by the U.N., U.S., France and the U.K.
It strongly condemned attacks against the Myanmar security forces carried out by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) on August 25, and then expressed "grave concern" over the government's response, the alleged burning of villages and threats to villagers to flee, among others.
It called for reform in Myanmar's security and justice sectors and urged the government to work with Bangladesh and the UN to allow the voluntary return of refugees to their homes, on the basis of an October 24 memorandum of understanding between the two country.
The panel welcomed a "union enterprise mechanism" for humanitarian assistance, resettlement and development in Rakhine.
It recommended the government ensure the mechanism supported such return and allow UN agencies full access, urging governments and all humanitarian partners to pay special attention to the needs of women, particular survivors of sexual violence.
The council said the government's primary responsibility is the protection of Myanmar's population, citizens or not. The statement reiterated concerns and demands previously laid out: an end to excessive military force in Rakhine province, a lack of humanitarian access for the U.N., a right of return for refugees, and steps to address the root causes of the conflict. The statement included most of the demands contained in a draft resolution presented last month by Britain and France, but that measure ran into strong opposition from China, a supporter of Myanmar's former ruling junta.
It is said that, China had indicated it was willing to resort to its veto power to block a resolution, but Beijing finally agreed to a statement during negotiations.
The action is one step below a Security Council resolution in diplomatic significance, but a step above the Council's previous action, a "press statement," in September.
The statement requires the U.N. Secretary General António Guterres to report back to the Council within 30 days on Myanmar's progress in addressing the Council's demands. The statement isn't as binding as a resolution would be, and carries no punitive measures, such as sanctions, if corrective steps aren't taken.
The Security Council has held a series of meetings on Myanmar since September, including a briefing attended by high-level officials on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly gathering. But efforts to respond forcefully have stalled despite widespread reports of deaths, rapes and torture of Rohingya Muslim minorities, including women and children, at the hands of the country's military.
Violence erupted in August after a Rohingya militant group attacked Myanmar security forces. Since late August, more than 600,000 Rohingya have been driven from their homes by an army campaign that the United Nations has described as ethnic cleansing.
During negotiations with China, language on citizenship rights was watered down in the statement as was a demand that Myanmar allow a UN human rights mission into the country, diplomats said.
The statement calls on Myanmar to cooperate with the United Nations and encourages UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to appoint a special advisor on Myanmar.
The council statement was agreed as Guterres prepares to travel to Manila this week to join leaders of the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) bloc for a summit.
The council also welcomed the Myanmar government's public support for recommendations by the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State chaired by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan and called for their full implementation.
It urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to consider appointing a special advisor on Myanmar.
Since the August attacks, over 604,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh. Some fled by land, others in boats over an inlet of the Bay of Bengal.
In the last two weeks, 4,000 refugees entered Bangladesh while four people drowned in a shipwreck while fleeing, officials said.
U.K Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said: I am pleased that today (6 November) the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has spoken with one voice on the appalling situation in Rakhine State, Burma. The UK has repeatedly called on the Burmese security forces to protect all civilians and act now to stop the violence and allow humanitarian aid to urgently reach all those who need it. The UNSC has today joined us in that call, with this historic Presidential Statement on Burma.
I am encouraged to see State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi making important steps forward, including establishing a domestic body to deliver humanitarian and development assistance in Rakhine, and making efforts to promote interfaith and intercommunal harmony, including a recent visit to northern Rakhine. The UK will be watching closely to ensure that the Burmese security forces do not attempt to frustrate these efforts.
The U.K. and France initially circulated a proposed Security Council resolution on Myanmar in late October, but China and Russia refused to engage and negotiate, diplomats said. China finally agreed to a similar text with minor changes as a presidential statement—which carries less weight than a resolution—and Russia followed suit.
Mr. Guterres has been outspoken about the Myanmar crisis and urged the Security Council to prevent continued bloodshed and curb the refugee flow. Mr. Guterres will be among the world leaders attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit later this week in Manila.
The Rohingya refugee crisis is expected to be a top issue of discussion at the summit, to be attended by US President Donald Trump, who will dispatch US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Myanmar later this month. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will also attend that summit. | "2019-04-22T08:53:33" |
8i announced today it has launched a web player, the 8i Portal, for its volumetric 3D video of people in virtual reality.
Using 8i's technology and VR goggles, you'll be able to walk around a person inside a virtual environment to see their entire being. The Wellington, New Zealand-based startup said its VR platform will allow you to view fully volumetric 3D video.
Previously, VR cameras could record a partial torso of a person, but the 8i Portal goes beyond that. It enables "complete freedom of movement," and it gives you a sense of "presence," or the feeling that you are there in the virtual space with the person. It creates a more "emotional connection with the person you are watching," the company said in the video below.
8i's platform will let you create, experience, and share immersive 3D video of real people — for virtual reality, augmented reality, and the web. I'm not sure how it can be used for games, but you can see how it could give you a unique perspective at a music concert or theatrical performance.
Linc Gasking, who previously ran countingdown.com (which DreamWorks acquired), and Eugene d'Eon, formerly of Weta Digital and Nvidia, founded the startup in 2014.
To date, 8i has raised $14.8 million in funding from investors including RRE Ventures, Founders Fund Science, Horizons Ventures, Samsung Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures, Signia Venture Partners, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Sound Ventures, Inevitable Ventures, Freelands, and Advancit Capital.
The new 8i Portal is a volumetric VR player for Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive VR platforms. If you use the Oculus Rift or Vive headsets, you can view cool VR videos of people who look real, not computer-generated, and move around them, make eye contact, and feel "true presence," the company said. | "2019-04-25T07:58:30" |
In the past five years the percentage of weekly mobile banking users has more than tripled — from 9% in 2010 to 30% in 2015 — while weekly branch visitors fell from 40% to 24% in the same time frame. 2015 marked the first time that weekly mobile bankers (30%) exceeded branch bankers (24%) in Javelin's survey. "What is driving this incredible growth? Smartphones and tablets are gaining rapidly in consumer adoption but it's also a function of the fact that mobile banking services have not only proliferated but increased in the quality and features they offer consumers," said Javelin analyst Daniel Van Dyke during a January 27 webinar reviewing the firm's Mobile Banking, Smartphone and Tablet Forecast.
Javelin's recent report Digital Account Opening Reaches The Tipping Point also found that more Americans are applying for credit cards, loans and investment products through digital channels than physical ones. Javelin has argued that "FIs that fail to divert resources from branch to digital suffer a large opportunity cost, missing out in lowered servicing costs for basic transactions and in sales of new products." The service costs argument rings particularly true for mobile deposit, with Chase citing a cost of 65 cents for each teller deposit vs only 3 cents using mobile. While 38 percent of big bank customers utilize mobile deposit, only 18 percent of community bank and 16 percent of credit union customers do, placing these institutions at a significant disadvantage in terms of service costs.
The branch network, which peaked at 99,550 U.S. locations in 2009, has dropped each year since. The latest FDIC figure of 93,283 represents a 6.3 percent decline in the last six years, although Bryan Yurcan of American Banker was quick to point out that "most of that reduction has come with the nation's largest banks shedding inventory ... many smaller banks have held steady, and even increased, branch numbers."
Predicting that account maintenance will increasingly be performed on mobile devices but there will be times that customers seek face-to-face advice, Schwanhausser said FIs need to "get into the business where they're influencing the behavior of their customers, guiding them to a smarter way to manage their finances. Those are very personal kinds of conversations. It's not about eliminating (the branch) but how do we put the pieces together in a more coherent way?"
While early adopters of smartwatches tend to be affluent or part of Gen Y2 (ages 25-34), mobile bankers no longer carry such unique characteristics. As Van Dyke put it, "The mobile banker of today is the banking customer of today. They're becoming indistinguishable." Mobile banking has become so commonplace that Javelin projects 80 percent of consumers will be engaging in it — on a 90 day basis — by 2020.
In 2015 74 percent of mobile banking users employed an app and 69 percent utilized a mobile browser, dwarfing the 31 percent using SMS text messaging. Schwanhausser said FIs will continue to wrestle with the question of what to make available in the app: "Do you make it fine tuned and focused and streamlined or replicate what can be viewed in online banking?" Van Dyke predicts that banks will continue to take advantage of device-specific capabilities, whether using the camera for mobile deposit or geolocation to identify nearby ATMs. "Things like that will underscore the need to offer superior experiences on the app," said Van Dyke.
2015 marked a continuation of Android's dominance, as the operating system grew its share of the U.S. tablet market from 45 to 48 percent and its share of the U.S. smartphone market from 47 to 49 percent. Apple's tablet share fell from 46 to 43 percent, with its smartphone share dropping from 46 to 45 percent. While Apple's numbers have been moving in the wrong direction Van Dyke reiterated that iOS users are the most valuable that an FI can serve. "iPhone users show extremely unique characteristics. They bank more often, they make payments more often," said Van Dyke. "When it comes to banks and payment providers iPhone owners are the gold standard." In addition to serving Android users, Javelin recommended that FIs prioritize an app on Amazon — but only after all iOS and Android device types have been addressed. Javelin suggested that there was no value in supporting Windows or Blackberry users, who only represent 4 and 2 percent of the smartphone market respectively. | "2019-04-23T09:10:27" |
Well it's been a funny few days. On Saturday I made the best beefburgers yet - the recipe's from a fellow Sausagemaking.org member, Oddley.
I've always been a "don't use anything other than chuck steak, ground with salt and pepper" man, but he's converted me. The spices aren't discernable in the taste, but it wouldn't be as good without them.
Things were going so well, that is until the element went in the fan oven on Sunday. £50 later and it's up and running again.
However, things are looking up again. Maurice rang me yesterday lunch-time to say that the fishmonger had replaced the roe that wasn't very good, free of charge. So yesterday evening we dry salted them for 8 hours, and they're in the cold smoker as I speak.
They certainly look more promising than the last lot.
Very interested in how the online course went Phil, I've been putting this off for too long and it's high time I got one of those certificates. | "2019-04-20T06:18:42" |
My husband is being posted to Darwin for work and we have decided to drive there. We are going in January and I know this is the wet season. My question is, do you think it will be safe travelling the Stuart Hwy to Darwin in a Holden Sedan at the start of January?
We plan on stopping at all the main towns for the night. I just worry about flooding on the Hwy and we are travelling with a child and want to make sure we are doing the right thing.
Just use common sense. As long as you don't drive into any water deeper than 200mm, and you stick to the road and sealed parking bays (i.e. don't pull off the road into any soft shoulders), there is no problem at all. It's a normal highway.
Of course there is always a chance of major flooding with the highway being cut by water deeper than that, which means you would have to wait for the water to go down before you can continue your journey.
It does happen nearly every year, sometimes more than once, but I really can't predict when and where or for how long. Only Petrus can tell you :-).
Keep an eye on the weather forecast. Big rains do not come out of nowhere, they come out of big, monsoonal depressions. If one of those is heading for the region, then you may have to reconsider your driving plans.
And of course, always check the road reports.
How did the travel go?
That must have been a long journey. I am thinking of traveling around Australia one day. How did the travel go?
In my opinion traveling from Melbourne to Darwin in January might be a bit uneasy, especially when you are planning to do it without any rescue baggage. There can be flash floods, and within just a matter of seconds the entire highway can become dangerous to travel on. Furthermore, while stopping at major cities for the night is a good idea, it doesn't take you out from the risk of facing floods. And of course, you are not going to like the idea of being stranded on the terrace of a roadside motel till rescue workers pull you guys out. Think over it. I guess you can come up with a better alternative than this.
Editor's note: I removed your totally unrelated spam link, mate. If your comment wasn't a dead give away that you have never been anywhere near the north, the link certainly was.
Well, we did it and thankfully had not one problem. There was rain but that stopped our journey because we were lucky enough that the water was off the Ed by the time we reached the apparent flooded areas.... It was a very long drive and all I can say is prepare… prepare… prepare. :-) Make sure you have everything you need in case of emergency and you should be fine.... Wishing you safe travels!
I hope you have a safe trip to Darwin.
I hope you have a safe trip!
That's a long trip you're planning mate, this is what you need: axe, sleeping bag, one huge sack of food, around 30-40 litres of water, some things your kid would like to do, phone, tent, 30-40 litres of oil, torch, 3 knifes, extra tyres (8 tyres), building tools.
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The Arlington County Board plans to vote Saturday afternoon on giving Amazon $23 million and other incentives to build a headquarters campus in Crystal City, but only after hearing scores of northern Virginia residents and advocates testify for or against the project.
The five-member board is expected to support the plan, which was announced amid much hoopla on Nov. 13. The proposed county incentives are part of an agreement in which Amazon would occupy significant office space and bring at least 25,000 high-paying jobs to Arlington in coming years.
Opponents hope to postpone the vote until after additional public hearings, where they want representatives of the online retail giant to answer questions directly from anyone in the community.
The Saturday hearing was scheduled to begin no earlier than 1 p.m. and last several hours before the vote. Ninety-one people signed up in advance to speak on the topic.
In the four months since Arlington won a much-publicized, nationwide contest to attract the facility known as HQ2, Arlington residents have been asking questions about its impact on their community.
People have looked at the county's five online Q&A sessions 14,000 times, and about 400 attended community events to discuss the provisions in the Amazon agreement. Board members and county staff also met with scores of civic organizations, served on multiple panels and appeared on television, online and in news articles to discuss the deal.
Most Arlingtonians, northern Virginians and residents of the Washington region support Amazon's arrival, several surveys have found. Business organizations, universities and nonprofit groups came out strongly for the deal.
But a small, vocal group of activists has sought to block the project, saying that the county and commonwealth should not give any incentives to one of the world's most valuable companies. They also have demanded housing and job protections for existing residents.
These opponents — including left-wing organizations and immigrants groups — felt empowered after Amazon canceled plans last month to build a headquarters facility in New York City, also with 25,000 jobs. The company withdrew after criticism of the plan from some elected leaders, unions and community activists.
In Virginia, however, such opposition did not appear to catch fire among the broader public.
Officials estimate that the Amazon project's net fiscal impact on Arlington could be worth additional revenue of $162 million over 12 years and $392.5 million over 16 years.
The incentives agreement promises the world's largest online retailer cash grants estimated at about $23 million if it occupies 6.05 million square feet of office space in Crystal City and Pentagon City through 2035.
The money would come from an expected increase in the hotel, motel and lodging tax paid by visitors; Amazon would get up to 15 percent of that increase, pegged to how much floor space is in active use by the company each year from 2020 to 2035.
Amazon's offices will be located within an already-established special tax district where a portion of the property tax revenue goes toward infrastructure improvements such as parks and wider sidewalks.
The incentive agreement says that half of any new revenue from that district starting in 2021 will go specifically toward improvements around the Amazon buildings for the following 10 years. That grant is worth an estimated $28 million but the county says it's not a grant just for Amazon, because the improvements will benefit other companies in the immediate area. Amazon will have a chance to express its opinion on how the county uses the money, although the board will make the decision.
The county also offered Amazon the possibility of using its fast, fiber-optic network connection, which would be the subject of a separate agreement if the company chooses to use it.
It's not yet clear whether Amazon will pay the local business license tax because that tax is levied only on certain types of business, and Amazon has not yet announced which of its business units will be based in Arlington. If the company does pay the license tax, then some of its operations could be eligible for a discount of up to 72 percent under an existing program designed to attract technology companies.
While Arlington pored over the details, the Virginia General Assembly passed, and Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam signed, an incentives package worth up to $750 million for Amazon. | "2019-04-18T23:06:48" |
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