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I really love the tie dye cutoff shorts trend for this summer but I can't reason with buying tie dye shorts that are $50 and up. I'm also a lazy person and could not see myself tie dyeing ...anything. The whole tie dye process is so long and tiring. So when I came across the SEI Tumble Dye I knew this was the right product for me and it was going to be soooooo easy to actually pull off this whole DIY project that I've been wanting to do. What's so great about the Tumble Dye? Well first of all it's a spray bottle. Second of all you can do whatever you want with this product: spray, paint, or dip! Easy peasy lemon squeezy! I was super excited to see that on SEI's website you can buy the Tumble Dye bottles separately and that they were only $3 each for a 2 oz bottle. As soon as I found this product I ordered: Mint, Hot Pink, and Turquoise. So I spent my Sunday DIYing my own tie dye shorts. There is no better way of getting over a cold then spending some time DIYing!
1. Find an old pair of shorts or jeans that you want to DIY. Try them on and mark the areas where you want to cut them to. I wanted to go a little higher on the thigh so I ticked off two parts on the pants leg.
2. Grab your scissors and cut your shorts!!
3. Before you start spraying directly on to your shorts take a piece of the denim material that you cut off and do some test sprays. You want to see what the colors will look like on the denim material before you start.
4. Once you got an idea what the colors will look like and know how you want to do with your shorts then you can go ahead and start spraying! I wanted to do tri-colors from bottom to top so I started from bottom up. Starting with the turquoise color then working my way up.
5. Once your finish on the front side<|fim_middle|> Life --- rocking pastels on pastels I knew this was a trend for me that I have to try.
Unlike most colorblocking I feel like the pastel colorblocking trend can work for the most faint at heart. It helps that pastels are toned down and not overwhelming...like playing with brighter tones. The basic rules of colorblocking pastels are pretty simple and fun.
Begin with a light tone pastel color-- like the mint green Topshop jeans-- and a darker tone-- MTWTFSS blouse-- in the same shade or family group: blues and greens, purples and pinks. Keeping it all together help keep the look unified. To keep the look toned down introduce neutral tone accessories like the Kelsi by Kelsi Dagger wedge sandals. Kick up the look and mix in a another pastel accessory like the R&Em bag.
Last week I tried out the look and paired up my H&M blue pants with my light mint green American Apparel top that I had bought at their Warehouse Sale. I mixed in neutrals with my H&M blazer top and Jeffrey Campbell wedge sandals. I pulled in another shade of pastel by using my R&Em bag.
I have a feeling there will be a lot of pastel colorblocking in my near feature. What do you think of this look? Will you give it a try? | of your pants flip it over and start one the back side!
6. Don't be afraid to go over your work and spray where it needs to be sprayed or if you wat to add more tie to your shorts.
7. Wait for your shorts to dry and then throw them into the drier for 20 minutes!
Then you have yourself some DIY Tie Dye shorts!
You can de-thread the hems of your shorts with a needle or a safety pin just by pulling in the threads. The more your dry them over time they will also start to de-thread. So don't worry if they aren't too destroyed just yet. If you want destroyed patches I suggest doing that BEFORE you starting dyeing.
What do you think of this DIY? Gonna give it a shot?
Tuesday night H&M's flagship store in New York City rolled out the red carpet on 51st and 5th avenue for their star studded event for the show FashionStar. I felt pretty darn special and almost famous walking the red carpet and dropping my name to the PR girls behind their iPads. It's not everyday that I get invited to such events where Nicole Richie is the host and a red carpet out on 5th Ave. I brought my cousin (who is also a fashion blogger: Pins, Needles, Fashion) with me to share this event. Plus we got an extra 25% off of any purchase we made so I needed a shopping partner! Shopping, drinking, mingling, and photo taken we did...maybe even a little bit of "stalking." The drinks were flowing with white wine, prosessco (which we stuck with), beer, and fancy mix drinks. Yummy little treats like the oreo with melted marshmallow were passed around. I somehow only walked out of their with a pair of white jeans that were $10 but then were knocked down to $7 with the discount. Best find I found in a while.
Other then the atmosphere it was also great to meet Nicole Christie (the H&M buyer on FashionStar), meet some of the designers, and to take a look at the clothes that are being sold in store now. It's amazing the talent that is out there right now. Just lurking in the dark hidden corners and it's something amazing to see these talents being brought out in shows like FashionStar.
Nicole Christie was so sweet and she looked absolutely fabulous in her lime green H&M open back dress. She also loved that I was rocking my H&M floral pencil skirt. I mean how could you go to an H&M event and NOT wear H&M. Then again it was pretty easy for me to wear something from H&M since a good portion of my wardrobe is from H&M.
I couldn't be more thrilled and honored to have attended this event. Seriously, since I live in H&M I couldn't have been more honored not only as a blogger but as a costumer to have been there to celebrate with them.
This weekend was part 2 of Coachella and O how I wish I was there. I have definitely been feeling the vibe from last weekend and this weekend. This look was totally Coachella inspired: cut off shorts, kimono, and boots. I bought this H&M kimono on my latest H&M trip...It was one of those piece I just couldn't say no to. Especially when it was only $20.
There is nothing I love more right now then colorblocking and pastels. When I saw a few of my favorite fashion bloggers -- like La Vagabond Dame and Lust for | 728 |
Take a look at this very tidy 2012 Toyota Hiace DX Long 5 door van in white with only 69000 kms on the clock. It comes with AA mileage verification as to the correct odometer reading.
Powered by a 2.0 litre petrol engine that has a camchain (no cambelt with this model) and automatic<|fim_middle|>2900mm long and is 1560mm wide with the height from the floor to roof being 1330mm high.
Buy direct from the importer at a great price of only $19690 plus on road costs of $300.
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The Hiace has a big 70 litre fuel tank and has an excellent turning circle of only 5 metres.
It has the safety features of drivers side SRS airbag and ABS anti-locking brakes.
Other features include, air conditioning, central door locking, electric windows and tinted rear windows (it costs approx $500 to tint). Twin sliding rear doors make it the ideal tradesmans van.
It has 3 front seats and it is in excellent condition inside as well as out. This is a non-smokers van as well.
The Hiace measures in the back | 122 |
Announcing the Tossed® Fourth Annual National Salad Contest: Your Chance to Raise the Salad Bar
Top Original Salad Recipe will be Featured at Tossed Restaurants Nationwide During July; Winner to Receive One Free Tossed Gourmet Salad Per Week for an Entire Year
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tossed®, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced its Fourth Annual National Salad Contest, giving Tossed customers the opportunity to add their talents to the incredible array of salads on Tossed menus nationwide. From May 1, 2011 until midnight Eastern time on May 31, 2011, salad lovers are encouraged to submit their favorite original salad recipe via the entry form on Tossed's website. The winning entry will be offered as a Tossed menu choice across the country during the month of July.
In addition to national exposure for his or her salad, the grand prize winner will receive one free Tossed salad per week for an entire year, said Tossed Franchise Corporation Chief Operating Officer Eric Clark. "Perhaps more than any fast casual restaurant around today, Tossed celebrates creativity—the endless combinations of healthy, fresh and scrumptious ingredients that make our salads so special," he added. "What's more, May is National Salad Month—the perfect time for customers to show us their imagination. We encourage everyone to submit their best ideas during our National Salad Contest."
Since 1998, when it opened its first location on New York City's Park Avenue to rave reviews, Tossed has been known for its distinctively delicious lineup of fresh, made-to-order gourmet salads. Featuring 50 toss-ins including garden fresh vegetables, cheeses and meats, along with its homemade dressings, Tossed has attracted an intensely loyal following. The chain recently announced its first restaurants in Los Angeles, giving it a truly coast-to-coast presence.
Last year's National Salad Contest winner was Tropical Spice, a combination of baby spinach, blackened chicken, sugar snap peas, red onions, pineapple and roasted peppers with fat-free honey Dijon dressing. Tropical Spice, the work of customer Angela Whaler of New York, NY, was a hit with diners everywhere.
The winner of the Tossed Fourth Annual National Salad Contest will be selected by a panel of Tossed executives, who will evaluate each entry on taste, creativity and visual appeal. To enter, go to www.tossed.com or follow the links from Facebook and Twitter. Suggested salads must include a recipe name. Additional contest details can be found at www.tossed.com.
About Tossed:
Since 1998, Tossed has been the home of made-to-order salads featuring dozens of gourmet ingredients and unique dressings. Now also offering whole wheat crepe<|fim_middle|> the freshest, most exciting concepts in fast casual dining. To learn more about Tossed, go to www.tossed.com.
SOURCE Tossed | wraps made fresh throughout the day as well as sandwiches, paninis, soups and smoothies, Tossed has grown from its original location on Manhattan's Park Avenue to include restaurants across the United States. Tossed Franchise Corporation, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers franchises to companies and individuals interested in one of | 64 |
Q: How to visualize $\mathbb{C}^2$? In a homework question I had to do, the rotational matrix $A = \begin{pmatrix} 0&-1\\1&0 \end{pmatrix}$ was given. Its eigenvalues in $\mathbb{C}$ are $i$ and $-i$. The set of all eigenvectors with eigenvalue $i$ is $\{(a,ia)|a \in \mathbb{C} \}$; the set of all eigenvectors with eigenvalue $-i<|fim_middle|> visualizing the shapes of graphs and other objects that sit in $\mathbb R^3$. Likewise, if I wanted to visualize the graph in $\mathbb R^4$, I might try to consider two dimensional slices, and try to build a picture out of it.
| $ is $\{(ia,a)|a \in \mathbb{C} \}$. Just calculating this stuff was pretty much the substance of the homework question, but I'm trying to visualize this better.
Intuitively, I can see why $A$ does not have any real eigenvalues: rotating a point $(a,b)$ in $\mathbb{R}^2$ about the origin by $\pi/2$ (counterclockwise) would result in the point $(b,-a)$. The dot product of the corresponding vectors is $\langle a,b \rangle \cdot \langle b,-a \rangle = 0$, so they are perpendicular and thus not parallel. Since they are not parallel, there are no real eigenvalues.
However, I have no idea where to start when thinking about $\mathbb{C}^2$. Should I be thinking of something similar-looking to $\mathbb{R}^4$, similar to how the complex plane is visualized with a real and imaginary axis, or something completely different? What does it mean that for all $a \in \mathbb{C}$, $(a + 0i, 0 + ai) * A = i\cdot (a+0i, 0+ai)$? Multiplying some $z \in \mathbb{C}$ by $i$ in the complex plane also rotates $z$ by $\pi/2$ about the origin (counterclockwise), is this something I could use to help gain intuition here?
Any help in understanding this would be greatly appreciated.
A: I can't visualize $\Bbb R^4$ well enough for these kinds of things, so here is what I would do: imagine two copies of $\Bbb C$ sitting next to each other, with independent operations. Meaning, given two pairs of complex numbers, you sum the complex numbers in the first copy of $\Bbb C$ and also sum the complex numbers in the second copy of $\Bbb C$. If you can visualize adding complex numbers in $\Bbb C$, all you need to do is duplicate your mental picture. And multiplying by a scalar does the usual thing to complex numbers, but now it does it to both numbers.
What the application of $A$ (from the right, blegh) does is swap the two complex numbers and then negates the second one (or, first it negates the first one and then swaps them, either way yields the same result). We should be able to picture swapping two numbers between our two mental copies of the complex plane, and that negating a number flips it across the origin. Try to picture how this operation acting on $(1,i)$ yields the same result as simply rotating both $1$ and $i$ an angle of $90^\circ$ counterclockwise, which is what happens when you multiply by $i$! Same idea for $(i,1)$ and $-i$.
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A: Something that I do to visualize higher dimensional spaces is consider nice subspaces, and try to piece them together, so to speak. For example, in $\mathbb R^3$, we can think of this as trying to assemble the space out of a bunch of two dimensional slices. This is usually how I go about | 691 |
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Upon his discovery of Mombacho Cigars and their search for a new Master Blender, he was immediately drawn to Mombacho's premium presentation and desire to treat all their employees like family while building an internationally renowned boutique cigar in Granada,<|fim_middle|> you are not of legal purchasing age, please do not view this website. We do not sell cigarettes or roll your own tobacco. | Nicaragua.
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When it comes to exploring county Waterford's wonderful outdoors, we often have to consider what the younger ones would like to do. With a ton of walking routes, beaches, parks, and a whole assortment of other outdoor activities, play parks offer the perfect stop and play area for kids. Luckily, play parks can be found in various parts around the county, some near beaches and other attractions.
Bunmahon is a seaside town on the Copper Coast. The play park is right beside a large car park and is on the way to the beautiful beach. This full enclosed park also has a rip wire which is always a big hit with the kids. Bunmahon also boasts the Copper Coast Geopark one of only 57 in Europe, where you can learn about the history of mining in the area.
The Park in Dunmore East offers spectacular views of the estuary and Hook Head in County Wexford and is a great place to relax and have a picnic in summer. The play ground here is enclosed so there is no need to worry of the little ones running off! The Park in Dunmore East is a picturesque place and is a favourite for young and old.
Fenor Play Park offers amenities for all the kids and ample parking for the parents. SItuated in the picturesque village of Fenor just past Tramore this is one of the most popular play parks in the area. There is also an all weather football pitch where the kids can kick a ball around. The park is enclosed and there is also plenty of seating for the tired adults!
Passage East located is a picturesque fishing village on the banks of the River Suir. With beautiful<|fim_middle|> is a cafe where you can grab a coffee or feast on their many confectioneries that they have on offer! | views of the river valley Passage East also has a play park that will keep the kids entertained. The park is totally enclosed and there is seating for adults. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the famous Passage East goats who roam wild on the cliff above the village.
The Peoples Park in Waterford City offers a relaxing break from the hussle and bussle of city life. There are meandering paths that will bring you through ths19th century park and there are plenty of places to sit and rest. There are two playgrounds, one that is for small kids and one for the older kid up to the age of 14. There is also a skatepark in site. Just inside the main gates of the park | 151 |
Drums specialist Paul Spencer walks us through how different bass<|fim_middle|> throughout the arc of the bass drum beater and pedal stroke. This is because there are no changes in the shape of the cam, giving you a consistent feeling. These cams are good for players who want this consistent feeling and like more dynamic playing on their bass drum.
Offset cams give you a slightly more delayed feeling early on in the stroke. They give you more resistance as you start the stroke, but as you move through the motion you pass an apex of the cam where it rounds out a little bit. This results in the beater whipping forward toward the bass drum head. These cams give you a feeling of slightly more resistance early on in the stroke, but more power later on because you have that extra force forcing the beater toward the drum. Offset cams are good for players that want that extra resistance and that extra bit of power as they play bass drum lines.
Some players want the ability to have both types of cams under their foot. Because of this, there are adjustable cams. The amount of adjustment can be pretty customizable and vary depending on the model. The DW 9000 pedal has an adjustable cam, and with a hex key, you can adjust the shape from rounded over to more offset if you want a little more resistance and power.
If you want to know what these cams feel like under your foot and with your own kit, pedals with both types of cams are available in our Try Before You Buy demo program. And if you would like to learn more about different cam types or about bass drum pedals in general, give one of our drums specialists a call! | drum pedal cam shapes affect the responsiveness and feel of your pedals in this installment of Sound Pure Gear Tips.
The cam is the piece of metal on your bass drum pedal that transfers energy from the footboard through the chain or strap to the beater that causes it to fly forward into the bass drum. You aren't going to find cams on direct drive pedals because it's a direct linkage — there's no need to have a piece of metal to transfer energy. But you will find them on every other type of pedal, whether it's a chain drive or a strap drive.
There are two different shapes and styles of cams: rounded over and offset/nautilus shaped cams. They have different feelings and levels of responsiveness under your foot.
Rounded over cams have a fluid feeling all the way | 158 |
David Scott Thompson, 90, of Monroe Township, a longtime Princeton University administrator and avid barbershop singer, died peacefully October 30 at home in Monroe Village.
Born in Assiut, Egypt, he was the younger son of the Reverend and Mrs. F. Scott Thompson, Presbyterian missionaries from Pennsylvania and faculty members at Assiut College. He was educated in Egypt until he was 15 years old, when he came to the U.S. and entered Darrow School in New Lebanon, N.Y.
He entered Princeton University in 1935 as a member of the class of 1939. As an undergraduate, he majored in modern languages and was one of the first five students to initiate the Special Program in the Humanities. He was associated with Theatre Intime, a member of Quadrangle Club, a letterman in soccer, and manager of the Student Tutoring Association. He graduated with honors, winning two prizes for proficiency in French.
After graduation, he taught at Darrow School until he joined the air arm of the United States Navy in June 1941. In June 1942, he married Barbara Simond of Rye, N.Y. After serving as an instrument flight instructor at Pensacola, Fla., he saw action as a night fighter pilot flying F6F Hellcats attached to Night Fighter Squadron 91 aboard the fast attack carrier USS Bon Homme Richard during the final months of World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for "heroism and extraordinary achievement" for a night mission against enemy positions in severe weather on the night of July 17, 1945, off Honshu Island.
After his release from active service, he joined the faculty of the Hill School, Pottstown, Pa., leaving after five years to become personnel manager of Providence-Washington Insurance Company in Providence, R.I. Later he became director of human relations for Dohler-Jarvis in Pottstown, then worked for Walter Clark Associates. In 1957, after three years with the Philadelphia advertising firm of Grey and Rogers, he returned to Princeton to coordinate the University's $53 million capital gifts campaign, which exceeded its goal by $8 million and commenced his 27-year period of dedication to the University. He was named Director of Development in 1961 and six years later was appointed Assistant to President Robert F. Goheen. In 1972, he was named Executive Secretary of the Council for University Resources, and served nine years as a trustee of the American College Public Relations Association.
He was a founding member of the organizing board of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education when<|fim_middle|> Ladies Auxiliary of Engine Co. No. 1 of Princeton.
Wife of the late Andrew R. O'Hara Jr., she is survived by a son, Andrew of Centennial, Colo.; three daughters, Karin P. O'Hara of Freehold, Candace M. O'Hara of Santa Fe, and Deirdre C. O'Hara of Hamilton; a brother, R. Michael Shoppell of Phoenix, Ariz.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 8 at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue.
Calling hours will be from 6 p.m. Thursday until the time of the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 529, Princeton 08542; or to Engine Co. No. 1, 13 Chestnut Street, Princeton 08542. | that body was created in 1974 through the merger of the ACPRA and the American Alumni Council. His career at Princeton climaxed in 1980 with his promotion to the position of Recording Secretary of the University. He retired from Princeton in 1984 and continued to serve the University as a member of the Class of 1939 Foundation and the Quadrangle Club. In 1992 he won the Harold H. Helm Award for exemplary and sustained performance on behalf of annual giving for the Class of 1939.
He was prominent in community activities during his 36 years in Princeton. He was a member of the Council of Community Services, the Princeton Education Center at Blairstown, the Princeton Prospect Foundation, and the Princeton Historical Society. He was an elder of Nassau Presbyterian Church, tax collector of Princeton Township, and served on the Princeton Township Committee and the Darrow School board of directors for many years.
One of his great pleasures was barbershop singing. He was a longstanding member of the Princeton Garden Statesmen, where he sang baritone with great gusto and flair. In 1990 he moved to Monroe Village, where he organized and directed an in-house singing group, delighting fellow residents with impromptu concerts. During his 17 years at Monroe Village, he was also president of the residents' association, serving on the finance, music, and other committees.
Predeceased by his wife Barbara in 2003, and by a brother, Jack Thompson of Princeton, he is survived by two sons, David Jr. and Peter, both of Cambridge, Mass.; and two grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Alliance, Post Office Box 308, Kingston, N.J. 08528-0308.
Arrangements are by A.S. Cole Son & Co., Cranbury.
Zulema A. Traylor, 57, of Princeton, died November 3 at home.
Born in Argentina, she was a resident of Princeton for 21 years. She had served as a childcare giver for many children in the Princeton area.
She was an active member of Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church and a founding parent of the Waldorf School of Princeton.
Daughter of Raul and Dominga Azcona of California, she is survived by her parents; three sons, Nathaniel Carr of New Brunswick, Gabriel S. Traylor of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Matthew A. Traylor of Princeton; and a sister, Mirta Luque of California.
A funeral service of the Divine Liturgy was held yesterday at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at St. Joseph's Seminary, Kingston, with the Rev. John Cassar officiating. Interment followed at Princeton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow Church or to the Alliance for Childhood.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kimble Funeral Home.
Ann T. Baldino, 96, of West Windsor Township, died October 30 in the University Medical Center at Princeton.
Born in Ischia, Italy, she had lived in the Penns Neck section of West Windsor since 1947.
She retired in 1988 after more than 27 years of service as a clerk with Educational Testing Service.
She was a member of St. Paul's Church, a member and past president of the American Legion Post No. 76 Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the Princeton Junction Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, and a former member of the 40 and 8.
Daughter of the late Luigi and Julia Virginia Tevere and wife of the late Salvatore M. Baldino, she is survived by two sons, John of Montgomery Township and L. Lonnie of Lambertville; a sister, Jane Poore of Visalia, Calif.; three grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Assunta Luci.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated November 2 at St. Paul's Church. Burial followed in Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville.
Arrangements were by The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home.
Irma Dalle-Pezze, 95, of Princeton, died October 31 at St. Joseph's Care Center at Morris Hall, Lawrenceville.
Born in Switzerland, she grew up in Verona, Italy and immigrated to the United States as a teenager. She lived in Princeton the rest of her life.
She had a fondness for her job and worked long after retirement age at Carter-Wallace in Cranbury.
She was a longtime member of St. Paul's Altar Rosary Society.
The loving matriarch of her family, she was known for her Sunday and holiday dinners that included not only family but others who would otherwise have been alone.
The daughter of the late Teresa and John Dalle-Pezze, she was predeceased also by a sister, Bianca Gallo; a brother, Angelo Dalle-Pezze; and a longtime friend, Elizabeth Anderson. She is survived by a sister, Gemma Platt of Colorado, and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Paul's Church on November 5. Burial followed in St. Paul's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to S.A.V.E., 900 Herrontown Road, Princeton.
Arrangements were by The Kimble Funeral Home.
Alma G. Engelmann, 85, of Belle Mead, died October 1 at the University Medical Center at Princeton.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today, November 7 at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue.
Virginia M. Minor, 77, of Princeton, died October 30 at home following a hard-fought battle against cancer of the pancreas.
Born in the United States, she moved frequently with her family in Central and South America, spending several years in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she attended Lincoln School. After the family returned to the U.S., she attended Mamaroneck, N.Y. High School. She entered Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., where she became the first and only female member of the men's tennis team. She was recently honored with a banquet at Allegheny celebrating her induction into the school's Sports Hall of Fame.
After graduating from college, she worked for several years as a geologist for Carter Oil Co. in Tulsa, Okla., then moved to New Jersey where she had a long, successful career with IBM Corporation. Her love of travel started in earnest following graduation, when she took a three-month bicycle trip through Europe. She traveled throughout her life, taking particular pleasure in her African safaris and the resulting photographs that were framed and hung throughout her home. But she often said that her "being" was still centered in Latin America and the Spanish language.
Daughter of the late Tillie and Chalmer Minor and sister of the late Philip and Calvin Minor, she is survived by a sister-in-law, Cynthia Minor, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be offered to Princeton Hospice, 208 Bunn Drive, Princeton 08540; or to Home Front, 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville 08648.
Mary K. O'Hara, 81, of Hightstown, died November 4 at Meadow Lakes Nursing Home.
Born and raised in Reading, Pa., she lived most of her adult life in Princeton.
She was a Registered Nurse for Brain Bio Corporation, retiring after 15 years of service.
She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, and a member of the | 1,629 |
Critics Of Chief Imam's Historic Church Visit Ignorant – Amaliba
There was an overwhelming reaction, predominantly commendations, from<|fim_middle|>, in his honour. | the Ghanaian public, especially on social media, when the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, on Easter Sunday joined the congregation of Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra for service.
However, there were others who did not see it appropriate for the Islamic leader to have gone into service with another religious group.
But a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, Abraham Amaliba, has shot down any insinuations that the Chief Imam's act smacks of any impropriety.
For him, those who hold such views may have hatched them out of ignorance.
"When I heard people criticizing him… you know some people made comments to the effect that as a Muslim cleric, he should not have done that, I thought that these are people who were speaking from an ignorant point of view", he said on TV3's New Day on Tuesday.
According to the legal practitioner, the Chief Imam is a symbol of peace and that it does not come as a surprise to him that he joined Catholics for service. He noted that Catholics and Muslims are naturally allies.
"I wasn't surprised that he chose the catholic church", he said.
"This Chief Imam is naturally a man of peace, he exudes it", he added.
Mr. Amaliba described Sheikh Sharubutu's visit as a symbolic feat which he said was equally recognised and commended internationally through foreign media reportage.
He believes the act is timely, considering that some parts of the world are still battling with gruesome experiences of religious insurgences and intolerance.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Sharubutu marks his 100th birthday today April 23 and felicitations have since been pouring in | 347 |
Q: Using Retrofit with Restfull Post WebServices I'm trying to use Retrofit with Restful WebService. Everything seems alright, but somehow when I run this code this will always returns this
Method not found. Retrofit 404 Error
Here is my WebServices Code
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$func = strtolower(trim(str_replace("/","",$_POST['request'])));
if ((int)method_exists($this,$func) > 0) {
$this->$func();
} else {
// If the method not exist with in this class, response would be "Page not found".
$this->response('Method not found',404);
}
}
private function login() {
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@SerializedName("request")
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String event_id;
public void setRequest(String request) {
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public void setEvent_id(String event_id) {
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public class RestClient {
public interface ClientInterface {
@POST(Config.LOGIN_URL)
void login(@Body ObjectPost mObject,
Callback<LoginBeans> callback);
}
public static ClientInterface initRestAdapter() {
OkHttpClient client = new OkHttpClient();
return (ClientInterface) new RestAdapter.Builder()
.setLogLevel(RestAdapter.LogLevel.FULL)
.setClient(new OkClient(client))
.setEndpoint(Config.SERVER_URL)
.build()
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A: The value in the
Config.LOGIN_URL
Is most likely incorrect. Please remember that
Config.SERVER_URL
Must contain the base URL address. e.g. http://www.server.com/ (also please note the slashes are important)
Next, what is in your attribute must be only the remainder of the specific method that would be appended on that base url. e.g. if the method you want to call is login, it should be
@POST("/login")
Once again, I am not kidding about the slashes.
Also remember that if a query parameter is sent through as null, retrofit ignores it (you may face this problem later).
If you need any further help, you already have your loglevel set to full, please add the logcat to your question so we can see what is happening.
A: Your code looks alright.
Basically you need to make sure your backend. Ensure that the controller or whatever is actually right.
Maybe this will be quite applicable to you https://github.com/square/retrofit/issues/789
So, instead of looking at your Android code, it's a good reason to look somewhere else I would say.
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if ($this->get_request_method() != "POST") {
// If invalid inputs "Bad Request" status message and reason
$error = array('status' => "0", "msg" => "Bad Request");
$this->response($this->json($error), 406);
}
// Input validations
if (empty($email) and empty($password)) {
$error = array('status' => "0", "msg" => "Invalid Email address or Password");
$this->response($this->json($error), 400);
}
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Backroads of Arizona by Jim Hinckley – review
I have reviewed another book by author Jim Hinckley and photographer Kerrick James (about Route 66), so I knew what to expect. A high-quality picture travelogue with images of the past and the present. Images that charm and myst<|fim_middle|> oases, ghost towns, London Bridge, cowboy cemeteries… What was that about a bridge? Surely you jest? No, dear reader, I do not. London Bridge was sold to America, was dismantled and rebuilt at Lake Havasu City. There is a rumour back in London that the buyers thought they were purchasing Tower Bridge. Ooops!
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Price: $21.99, £12.99
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The state might be the epitome of the historic Wild West but the young Jim Hinkley was less than impressed when he arrived with his parents in 1966. He says it was a place warned about in Sunday school. Well, that's a notion that might attract as many people as it would deter.
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Choosing Your Astronomy Equipment
How to Choose a Telescope
By: Adrian R. Ashford January 25, 2021 2
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This is an exciting time to become an amateur astronomer. Never before have novice stargazers been presented with such a vast array of telescopes and accessories to pursue their hobby. Naturally, this brings the burden of choice: the bewildering variety makes it hard for an uninformed consumer to make the right decision on what type of telescope to buy.
Whether you're seriously considering buying your first telescope or just daydreaming about it, this guide will help you narrow your options. We'll start by exploring the basic features common to all telescopes, and then look at some specific designs. We'll also look at the tradeoffs, because every instrument has its advantages and disadvantages.
Before you buy anything, you must determine what's important to you. What do you most want to look at? How dark is your sky? How experienced an observer are you? How much are you prepared to spend? Where will you store your telescope, and how much weight are you willing to carry? Answer these key questions, familiarize yourself with what's on the market, and you'll be well on your way to choosing a telescope that will satisfy you for many years to come.
This guide concentrates on visual observing, as opposed to astrophotography. It's easy to take snapshots of the Moon through any telescope, but long-exposure photos of galaxies and nebulae require lots of time, patience, and specialized equipment. If you're new to astronomy, it's smart to gain a thorough grounding in visual astronomy before you contemplate astrophotography. It's often cheaper to buy one telescope that's specialized for visual observing and a separate scope for astrophotography than to buy a single scope that is suitable for both jobs.
Before examining the different telescopes available, it's worth knowing the basics of how they work.
Aperture: A Telescope's Most Crucial Specification
The most important aspect of any telescope is its aperture, the diameter of its main optical component, which can be either a lens or a mirror. A scope's aperture determines both its light-gathering ability (how bright the image appears) and its resolving power (how sharp the image appears). Apertures commonly recommended for beginner telescopes range anywhere from 2.8 inches (70 mm) up to 10 inches.
In general, the larger a telescope's aperture, the more impressive any given object will look. Let's compare the extremes: Small objects such as planets appear much crisper and more detailed through a 10-inch scope, and faint objects such as galaxies and nebulae appear bolder. That's hardly surprising considering that the large aperture gathers nearly 13 time more light than one only 2.8 inches across.
Does that mean you should rush out and buy the biggest telescope that you can afford? Not necessarily. Telescopes with big lenses or mirrors tend to be heavy and bulky. That may not be a problem if you keep your scope stored in a shed and wheel it out for use, but a bulky telescope could be a show-stopper if you need to carry it up and down many flights of stairs, want to take it on an airplane, or store it in a cramped apartment.
Although it may be less capable, even the smallest telescope is a huge improvement over your unaided eyes, which have a measly 7 mm (0.28 inch) aperture at best. That means that a little 70-mm scope gathers 100 times as much light as your eyes, revealing amazing detail on the Moon and pleasing views of all the planets, as well as showing hundreds of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.
When seeing a telescope for the first time, a novice often asks, "How much does it magnify?" The answer is, "Any amount you want." Any telescope can provide an almost infinite range of magnifications, depending on the eyepiece that you use with it.
But don't get the idea that super-high powers will do you much good. Two main factors limit how much power you can use productively with a given instrument: aperture (again) and atmospheric conditions.
Only so much detail exists in the image created by a telescope's main mirror or lens, so you must find the optimum range of magnifications to see this detail — without spreading out the target's precious light too much, making a dim object too dim to see, or turning a bright object into a big blur.
These images were made by manipulating a Hubble Space Telescope photo to simulate Saturn's appearance through different size telescopes. The image at left shows how Saturn looks through a 2.8-inch scope. This view can be made bigger by using an eyepiece with higher magnification (center), but then the view is dim and fuzzy. To see a comparably bright and crisp view, you'd need a bigger aperture (right).
NASA / JPL
How much power is too much? As a good rule of thumb, a telescope's top useful magnification is 50 times your telescope's aperture in inches, or twice its aperture in millimeters. And that's if the scope has perfect optics and the night air happens to be unusually steady. In other words, a high-quality 4-inch (100-mm) scope should not be pushed much beyond 200×. So if you see a 60-mm department-store telescope scope labeled as delivering "300 power!!!", you'll know it's advertising hype, and you'd be wise to keep shopping.
This field near the center of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster is spectacular when viewed at low magnification through a large-aperture telescope under pristine dark skies.
Joe Renzetti
In practice, the optimum magnification for most objects is somewhere between about 8× and 40× per inch of aperture — toward the low end for most deep-sky objects (star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies) and the high end for the Moon and planets. And deep-sky observers frequently use magnifications of 4× per inch of aperture or even lower to achieve the largest possible field of view. That's important when viewing huge objects like the Pleiades Cluster and Andromeda Galaxy, or for browsing fields containing multiple galaxies, star clusters, or nebulae.
So the overall range of practical magnifications is roughly 4× to 50× per inch of aperture, with powers between 8× and 40× per inch of aperture being especially useful.
Focal Length and Eyepieces
Now you know the range of useful magnifications for any given instrument. But how do you get them? What do those little numbers on the eyepieces tell you about the magnification they give?
Every scope has a focal length, which is effectively the distance from the main lens or mirror to the image it forms. (This is not always the same as the length of the tube, since, as we'll see later, some telescopes "fold" the light path internally.) Focal length is the large number you'll often see printed or engraved on the front or back of the scope, usually between about 400 and 3,000 millimeters.
The focal length is often found on the front or back of the telescope. For this 135 mm (5.3-inch) Galileo telescope, it is 1,100 mm.
Sean Walker / Sky & Telescope
Eyepieces have focal lengths too — 25mm or 10mm, for example . To find the magnification any combination of telescope and eyepiece yields, simply divide the focal length of the scope by that of the eyepiece. For instance, a 1,000-mm focal-length scope, used with a 25-mm eyepiece, delivers 1,000 / 25 = 40 power (or 40×). Switch to an eyepiece with a shorter focal length for higher magnifications: a 10-mm eyepiece used on the same scope delivers 1,000 / 25 = 100×. Notice that it's only the telescope's focal length that matters here — the size of its main mirror or lens does not affect the magnification. Our telescope calculator tool offers an easy way to make these calculations.
This classic Plossl eyepiece has a focal length of 32 mm.
A telescope's focal length divided by its aperture is called its focal ratio, which is conventionally written as "f/" followed by a number. For instance, a 6-inch f/8 telescope has an aperture of 6 inches and a focal ratio of f/8. That means that its focal length is 6×8 = 48 inches, or roughly 1,200 mm. Focal ratios for most mass-market telescopes range from about f/4 to f/15.
For visual observing, the focal ratio determines your choice of eyepieces. To get a telescope's theoretical maximum 50× per inch of aperture, you use an eyepiece whose focal length in mm is half the focal ratio: 2 mm for an f/4 scope and 7.5 mm for an f/15 scope. To get 4× per inch, the eyepiece's focal length would be 25 mm for an f/4 scope and 95 mm for an f/15 scope.
Unfortunately, no commercially available eyepiece has a focal length anywhere near 95 mm. That's because an eyepiece with such a long focal length would be too big to fit into any normal telescope's focuser tube. So while scopes between f/10 and f/15 generally work very well at the high magnifications needed for planetary observing, they have limited capability to provide the wide-field low-power views treasured by many deep-sky observers.
At the opposite extreme, telescopes with focal ratios of f/4 and f/4.5 can provide great low-power views, but they typically work best with more complex (and therefore expensive) eyepieces, and can be tricky to focus at high power unless the scope is equipped with a precision focuser. Focal ratios between f/5 and f/8 are a nice compromise, easy on eyepieces yet providing decent wide-field capability.
One way to improve a telescope's wide-field performance is to choose one fitted to accept bigger eyepieces. Almost all modern eyepieces have barrels (the narrow end) either 1¼ or 2 inches in diameter. Budget-priced telescopes usually accept only the smaller size, but most premium-quality scopes accept both sizes. That allows them to use long-focal-length eyepieces that provide low magnifications and wide fields of view.
For an in-depth exploration of this subject, see the article "How to Choose Your Telescope Magnification" by the legendary eyepiece designer Al Nagler.
Why Does the Moon Look Fuzzy?
Even the best telescope will give fuzzy views on nights of poor atmospheric 'seeing.' This lunar image shows the Altai Scarp mountain range leading to the 90-km-diameter crater Piccolomini (lower right). It's a frame from a short GIF movie that you can run by clicking the image, showing how turbulent air ripples and distorts the view, blurring fine detail.
Richard S. Wright, Jr.
Even with the best telescope, you'll notice that you can discern finer lunar or planetary detail on some nights than on others. Often the sharpness of the view even changes from one second to the next. At high power, you'll see that planets and stars shimmer and blur on most nights. The fault lies not with the scope but with Earth's turbulent atmosphere, and sometimes with very local conditions such as warm air rising from a nearby asphalt driveway that soaked up solar heat all day. Astronomers refer to turbulent nights as having bad "seeing."
Large apertures allow observers to pick out faint objects and fine detail on the Moon and planets, but regardless of aperture, the better the seeing, the better the view. Since steady air is so important, large telescopes — even those in the 10-inch-plus category — are often limited to 250× or 300× on all but the very steadiest nights.
It's important to have realistic expectations and patience. Most people are familiar with images taken by spacecraft orbiting just above the planets' surfaces. There's no way you can possibly see that level of detail across the vastness of interplanetary space while looking through Earth's thick blanket of image-impairing air.
But don't despair; any experienced observer will tell you that with practice, you'll see more detail in an image — not only because you become more experienced, but because the longer you look, the better your chance of catching a few moments of unusually steady atmospheric seeing.
Why Can't I See the Andromeda Galaxy?
Everyone is thrilled by their first view of Saturn and its amazing rings, even when the sky conditions are mediocre. But many people are disappointed by their first view of a galaxy — even a "bright" one. In fact some novices can't see galaxies at all.
There are three main culprits: unrealistic expectations (again), light pollution, and inexperience.
Any way you slice it, galaxies are faint. Our own Milky Way is a perfect example. Few sights in nature are as beautiful as its soft glow arching across the sky on a clear moonless night far from city lights. It is the stuff of legends, a sight familiar to all humanity before the electric light was invented. Yet it's estimated that most people in the industrialized world have never seen the Milky Way at all, because for all of its grandeur, our galaxy is very faint. Light pollution near any major city overwhelms the Milky Way's subtle light.
The Andromeda Galaxy, Messier 31, appears six Moon-width's across under dark skies, stretching any telescope's wide-field capability to the utmost. The long, dark dust lanes that are so obvious in photographs are challenging to see through a telescope's eyepiece, as the rural-sky sketch shows. Under suburban skies only the area inside the innermost dust lane is visible, and only the bright core is visible from a city center.
Photograph by Andrei Pleskatsevich, sketches by Tony Flanders.
Telescopes cannot fix that. They make celestial objects appear bigger, but they cannot make their light more intense. If your backyard is too bright for you to see the Milky Way with your unaided eyes, you won't be able to see the faint, outer regions of any other galaxy either — not even through the world's biggest telescope. The only part of a galaxy that's bright enough to shine through heavy light pollution is its small, relatively intense core. (We can't see the Milky Way's center because it's completely blocked from view by clouds of interstellar dust.)
Fortunately for urban and suburban astronomers, many deep-sky objects are bright enough to shine through heavy light pollution, though you may need more aperture to see them than you would from a dark location. These urban-friendly deep-sky objects include star clusters, double stars, and small planetary nebulae.
Messier 57, the Ring Nebula, is tiny but bright, making it a good target for urban and suburban stargazers.
Wikimedia Commons/Mpyat2
As for galaxies, urbanites still can see their bright centers; in fact even small binoculars can show the core of the Andromeda Galaxy from the middle of a major city. It may not look like much, but remember what you're seeing: a system of roughly one trillion stars, most presumably orbited by multiple planets, host to anyone's guess number of sentient species. Its light has traveled across intergalactic space for 2.5 million years. Wouldn't it be a shame to pass up the opportunity to glimpse it?
Types of Telescopes
Having gained an appreciation of a few important principles governing a telescope's performance, we can now explore the different types available.
You'll be forgiven for thinking there's an infinite variety from the ads in the astronomical press. Yet for all their varied shapes and sizes, telescopes can be divided into three classes: refractors, reflectors, and catadioptrics.
Types of Telescopes: Refractors
A cross-section of a modern refracting telescope.
A refractor is the stereotype of how a telescope is supposed to look — a long, gleaming tube with a large lens in front and the eyepiece at the back.
When properly designed and built, refractors generally deliver sharper and brighter images per inch of aperture than any other design. That's partly because lenses are somewhat more efficient than mirrors and partly because almost all other designs have a secondary mirror up front that blocks some of the incoming light. In general, a top-quality 4-inch refractor shows deep-sky objects about as well as a 5-inch reflector or catadioptric, and might even do a bit better on the planets.
Most telescopes with apertures of 80 mm or less are refractors. That's because small lenses are easy and cheap to build, and because it's in those tiny apertures that the refractor's performance edge matters most. Therefore, refractors dominate both the bottom end of the market, where people can only afford very small apertures and also the market for highly portable high-performance telescopes.
Another advantage of refractors is that they're generally more rugged than other types of scopes, because their lenses are less likely to come out of alignment. Small refractors also perform to full capacity almost as soon as you bring them outside, whereas large reflectors and catadioptrics deliver mediocre high-power images until their mirrors reach the temperature of the outside air, which can take an hour or more. For these reasons small refractors are well suited to those seeking a "grab and go" instrument or who have no desire to tinker with the optics.
Unfortunately, refractors do not scale up well, for several reasons. The cost of building a good lens rises very steeply as the aperture increases — much more so than for mirrors. That's why very few amateurs own refractors with apertures greater than 6 inches. By contrast, a 6-inch reflector is considered rather small for a beginner, and many advanced observers own reflectors with mirrors 12 to 30 inches in diameter.
Refractors suffer inherently from false color, which can make a bright star look like a rainbow-tinted blur rather than a point of light if it's bad enough. False color can be a serious problem for people who want to view the Moon and planetsat high power, but it can be minimized by using either long focal ratios or special glasses.
For achromats, whose lenses are made with traditional flint and crown glass, false color is essentially invisible when<|fim_middle|> equatorial mount makes the tracking of celestial objects easier as the Earth turns. Once correctly set up, the scope need only be turned about one axis to follow an object across the sky — and a drive motor can do this automatically.
Equatorial mounts suffer from two main drawbacks. They're heavier and bulkier than comparable alt-az mounts, and they tend to place the telescope's eyepiece in awkward positions. Despite that, their tracking capability made them essential for almost all serious amateur telescopes until the advent of the motorized Dobsonian mount and computerized alt-az Go To mount.
With a Go To mount, you just enter the object's name, and the mount then looks up its celestial coordinates, calculates where it will appear at a given time and location, and points the telescope to that spot in the sky. That can be a big time-saver, especially in light-polluted settings, where there are few reference stars to aid you in finding the objects yourself. Go To mounts can also follow objects across the sky just by recalculating the position every second or so and making the necessary corrections. That makes it possible to combine the mechanical and ergonomic benefits of alt-az mounts with automatic tracking, something not possible before the computer age.
Go To telescopes have a built-in computer and database to make finding objects simple, in theory. The downside is that most designs require you to perform an alignment procedure each time you use it, so you still need to know your naked-eye stars.
S&T / Craig Michael Utter
There are a number of cautions to bear in mind when it comes to Go To technology. First, most Go To mounts need to be initialized so that they know the time and location as well as their orientation. Some of the priciest models can do this completely automatically, but most entry-level Go To scopes do the initialization by asking you to point them at specific stars. The process can initially be daunting to beginners unfamiliar with the constellations, but it becomes quick and easy with a bit of practice.
Good Go To mounts aren't cheap. So if you have a limited budget, you might do better to put all of your money into good optics and a sturdy manual mount rather than diverting half of it to Go To capability. Finally, most Go To mounts require either big batteries or access to the power grid.
Yet another option is Push To technology, which is essentially Go To without motors. Instead of actually moving the scope itself, this style of mount calculates your target's location and then tells you how to push the scope to reach that spot.
The biggest downside is that you lose automatic tracking; once the scope has located the object, it's your job to keep it in view. Push To technology is particularly popular for Dobsonians, which are easy for humans to push accurately due to the leverage provided by their long tubes, and relatively hard to motorize for exactly the same reason. Push To scopes are cheaper and lighter than comparable Go To scopes, and they can run for long periods on tiny batteries.
Most telescopes come with some kind of sighting device. The most common types are a low-power finderscope and a red-dot finder.
When used at medium to high power, a telescope shows you only a tiny little bit of sky. This makes aiming at a target a frustrating process unless the scope has some kind of sighting device, or finder.
The traditional solution is a finderscope, a miniature telescope equipped with crosshairs like a gunsight. Two popular alternatives are red-dot finders and red-circle finders, which project patterns onto a transparent window through which you view the sky. Once you align the finder correctly with the main scope, centering an object on the dot, circle, or crosshairs gets it into the main telescope's view.
At the bottom end of the market, beware of 5× finderscopes, most of which have very poor quality. Otherwise, don't worry too much what finder is packaged with your scope. If you don't like it, it's easy to change to a different one at fairly modest cost — or to add another. Many people find the combination of a finderscope and a red-circle finder to be the best of all possible worlds.
Everything Has Its Price
While it may be tempting, resist the urge to buy the cheapest telescope available. Most will be poor quality optically, mechanically, or both, and will disappoint. It's possible to buy a decent telescope for $150 or less, but only if you shop carefully. And even then, you'll get a scope with very modest aperture. The cheapest scope that makes no serious compromises would be a 6- or 8-inch Dob, priced anywhere from roughly $300 to $500
On the other hand, even if you have lots of money to spend, don't buy the largest, most expensive telescope you can afford just yet. Start smaller and more manageable. Most serious observers own two or more telescopes for different purposes. It makes sense to start with a cheaper one until you have explored your options and discovered where your long-term interests lie.
Also, be sure to save some of your astro budget for additional eyepieces to expand the scope's magnification range, a detailed sky atlas, good guidebooks, and any number of other accessories. For instance, many people find an adjustable-height chair to be worth its weight in gold.
Whoever you are and wherever you live, there's a telescope just right for you. One of the rewards of amateur astronomy is sharing the universe with others through your scope — and you're never too young to start!
So, is there a perfect telescope out there waiting for you? Yes. As experienced observers are fond of noting, the "best" telescope is the one you use most often. If you heed our advice, you will end up with just such an instrument — one that you'll be eager to use every clear night.
One additional piece of advice: Contact your local astronomy club, which may have observing nights in which you can try various scopes and chat with their owners. Don't be shy. Your local club wouldn't have put itself in our database unless they wanted you to call. And consider subscribing to Sky & Telescope for a monthly dose of observing advice!
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This is so informative valuable article about different aspects of telescope and great as buying guide. Also, there are some embedded useful links. Thanks a lot, Adrian sir. | the focal ratio is at least three times the aperture in inches. That means that for optimal planetary views a 3-inch achromat needs to be f/9, with a focal length of 3 * 9 = 27 inches. That's an altogether manageable tube size. But to work equally well at high power a 6-inch achromat would need to be f/18, with a tube 6 * 18 = 108 inches, or 9 feet long!
Long tubes are especially problematic for refractors because the eyepiece is at the bottom of the telescope. That means that the pivot point needs to be above your head, and that in turn requires a tall, heavy, expensive tripod.
In recent years, achromats with focal ratios between f/4 and f/6 have become quite popular. These so-called short-tube achromats sacrifice a certain degree of high-power performance in favor of portability and a wide field of view. They're not ideal for the Moon and planets, but they're great for viewing big star clusters like the Pleiades, for browsing wide swaths of the Milky Way, and for viewing terrestrial subjects such as birds and distant ships.
Fortunately, modern technology makes it possible to combine the benefits of short-tube and long-tube refractors — at a price. Apochromats, or APOs, use lenses made with extra-low dispersion (ED) glasses and other materials to reduce false color dramatically. That makes it possible to build a refractor that's effectively color-free with a short focal ratio. Not only does this alleviate the problem of overlong tubes, it also allows these scopes to deliver gorgeous wide-field views at low magnifications as well as flawless high-power images. APOs are also particularly good for wide-field astrophotography.
Apochromats used to be extremely expensive, but prices have come down significantly in recent years. The cheaper (but still excellent!) models are often marketed as ED refractors rather than as APOs; the distinction is somewhat arbitrary. An ED refractor is now a plausible choice for a beginner who wants a rugged, portable, highly versatile telescope and is willing to accept the limited image brightness and resolution that are inevitable consequences of small aperture.
Types of Telescopes: Reflectors
A cross-section of a typical reflecting telescope. Dollar for dollar, a reflector is the best-value scope you can buy. Occasional cleaning and realignment of the optics may lessen its appeal to some users.
The second type of telescope, the reflector, uses a mirror to gather and focus light. Its most common form is the Newtonian reflector (invented by Isaac Newton), with a specially curved concave (dish-shaped) primary mirror at the bottom end of the telescope. Near the top, a small, flat, diagonal secondary mirror directs the light from the primary to the side of the tube, where it's met by a conveniently placed eyepiece.
If you want the most aperture for your money, the reflector is the scope for you. When well made and maintained, a reflector can provide sharp, contrasty images of all manner of celestial objects at a small fraction of the cost of an equal-aperture refractor.
Newtonians have two additional important advantages. They work well at focal ratios from f/4 to f/8, allowing them to deliver wide fields of view relative to their aperture. And the eyepiece is at the top of the tube, meaning that the pivot point is well below your head. That allows them to be used with low tripods or, in the case of the popular Dobsonian design, with no tripod at all. (We'll discuss Dobsonian mounts next in more detail; suffice to say that they are simple, inexpensive, easy to use, and extremely effective.) In general, a Newtonian on a Dobsonian mount delivers by far the brightest and most detailed images possible per dollar.
A variant of the Newtonian telescope known as the Dobsonian —or "Dob," for short —, shown here, has become extremely popular thanks to its low cost, ease of use, and portability.
SkyWatch / Craig Michael Utter
Newtonians do require occasional maintenance. Unlike a refractor's solidly mounted lens, a reflector's mirrors can get out of alignment and hence need periodic collimation (adjustment) to ensure peak performance, particularly if the telescope is moved frequently. This isn't a big deal once you get the hang of it. The mirrors of the average Newtonian may not require tweaking for months at a time. But for those not mechanically inclined, having to collimate a Newtonian reflector even occasionally may be frustrating.
Types of Telescopes: Catadioptrics
A cross-section of a compound telescope. Roughly midway in price between Newtonians and refractors, catadioptrics are both compact and easy to upgrade owing to a wide range of accessories.
Then there's the third type of telescope, the catadioptric or compound telescope. These were invented in the 1930s out of a desire to marry the best characteristics of refractors and reflectors: they employ both lenses and mirrors to form an image. The greatest appeal of these instruments is that, in their commonly encountered forms (the Schmidt-Cassegrain and Maksutov-Cassegrain), they are very compact. Their tubes are just two to three times as long as wide, an arrangement allowed by "optical folding" of the light. The smaller tube can use a lighter and thus more manageable mounting. The upshot is that you can obtain a large-aperture, long-focus telescope that's very transportable.
But here too there are caveats. Most Schmidt-Cassegrains have an f/10 focal ratio, and Maksutov-Cassegrains usually have even longer focal ratios. That means that they are unable to produce genuinely wide, low-power fields of view. Some but not all models allow for the addition of a focal reducer to reduce the effective focal ratio to f/6 or thereabouts, which helps considerably.
Like the Newtonian, the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope needs occasional optical collimation that lessens its appeal to those disinclined to tinker. In terms of cost, aperture for aperture, the catadioptric lies midway between the reflector and the refractor. Like a Newtonian, the popular forms of compound telescopes have a secondary mirror in the light path, and this slightly degrades performance for high-magnification lunar and planetary observing. Even so, when well made, a Schmidt-Cassegrain or Maksutov will deliver very fine images of a wide variety of celestial objects.
If you live in an area where dew occurs (which is almost everywhere), some sort of tube extension is a must to prevent dew from forming on the exposed corrector plate at the front of the tube. Many people in humid climates also use electric dew heaters. Catadioptrics also take longer than any other design to cool down to the temperature of the night air, which is necessary to produce pristine high-power images. So unless you can leave your scope outside to pre-cool, catadioptrics are a poor choice for quick, casual looks at the planets.
Types of Telescope Mounts
The Dobsonian telescope, as illustrated here, is a prime example of an instrument on an alt-azimuth, or "alt-az" mount. The tube moves up-and-down (in altitude) and left-to-right (in azimuth). Other alt-az mounts may have slow-motion controls to permit easy tracking at high powers.
Sky & Telescope / Chuck Baker
The best telescope in the world is useless unless it's on a stable, smoothly-working mount that enables you to aim the scope and follow a celestial object smoothly and precisely as the Earth's rotation moves your target through the scope's field of view.
Low-quality mounts are by far the most common problem with budget-priced telescopes. That's especially true of "toy" telescopes sold in department stores, but even reputable vendors often cut costs by packaging perfectly good optical tubes with undersized mounts. That can make observing painful at best and impossible at worst.
In realistic terms, a "stable" mount is one that won't vibrate for more than a second or so after you rap the tube. In particular, the view shouldn't wiggle so much that when you touch the focus knob that you can't tell when you've found the sharpest image. And when you let go, the aim must not jump to one side.
All telescope mounts fit into a few broad categories. The oldest and simplest design is the manually adjusted altitude-azimuth mount, often referred to as an alt-az. These work like the pan-and-tilt heads on photo tripods, moving the scope up-down (in altitude) and left-right (in azimuth). In fact, robust photo tripods work fine for small telescopes at low and medium magnifications.
If you intend to use a small telescope for casual sky viewing or daytime use (say, birdwatching), you'll find an alt-az mounts preferable because of its simplicity, compactness, and light weight. Alt-az mounts designed for high-power use often have finely threaded slow-motion controls that enable the scope to be moved smoothly by tiny amounts.
The Dobsonian mount dispenses with the tripod and places the pan-tilt head directly on the ground. Dobsonian mounts are typically built of wood or particleboard, and the large, stable bearings are usually constructed with Teflon. This results in a very sturdy, low-cost mount that (ideally) glides smoothly about both axes with fingertip control. A Newtonian reflector mounted in this fashion is not only extremely easy to set up and use, but very good value, too.
Galileo's 1610 telescope, which revolutionized astronomy, used an alt-az tabletop mount, designed to be placed on a solid table. Tabletop mounts have made a comeback in recent years; models based on the Dobsonian design are now packaged with many of the best scopes in the sub-$150 price category.
The equatorial mount is basically just an alt-az tilted over so that the azimuth axis (the polar axis) is parallel to Earth's spin axis and rotates in a plane parallel to the equator rather than the ground. That makes it easy to track celestial objects as they drift across the sky — or more precisely, appear to move as Earth rotates beneath you. All you have to do to keep the scope aimed at your target is turn the polar axis at a rate equal and opposite to Earth's rotation. This can be done easily with brief twists of a slow-motion knob, or you can equip an equatorial mount with a motor to achieve automatic tracking. Motorized tracking is especially valuable at high power.
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Volvo Group is a global company with many multiple brands and a wide range of<|fim_middle|> to make the features cleaner, simpler and better for the user.
Last but not least, I feel privileged to work for a company that values diversity. Although I live in Sweden, I work in a multicultural environment, speaking English all day, working with people from every corner of the globe. I genuinely believe our diversity adds to our creative and innovative power. But, more than anything, it's a pleasure to work with all these talented people towards a common goal. | products like trucks, buses and construction equipment. The longer I work here, the more proud I am of the Volvo core values: Safety, Environmental Care and Quality all make a real difference to society and people's lives and it's very motivating to be part of that.
I graduated from Umeå Institute of Design with a Masters in Interaction Design. I started working at Volvo in 2006. My responsibility here is to guide and inspire the UX Team to deliver Volvo Design solutions that bring value to our users. This team contributes to delivering a harmonious interior, across a variety of applications, but also between different Volvo touch points – to simplify usage for our users. We care about all the tiny details we deliver – but not without understanding the big picture.
Since joining the Volvo Group, I've felt like I'm exactly where I want to be. As a designer, I find my work fulfilling and exciting and I have great colleagues with whom I really enjoy working.
I'm mainly responsible for UX Product Design for the Volvo Trucks brand but I'm also involved in projects for Volvo Bus and Volvo Penta, so I work on features for trucks, buses and boats. With such a wide range of products – not to mention a huge variety of users – it's safe to say the work never gets boring. What I like most about my job is the opportunity really to impact our products.
It's a pleasure to work with all these talented people towards a common goal.
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These are exciting times in the automotive industry, with the rise of connectivity, electro-mobility and autonomous driving. As UX Designers, we get to work on some of the Volvo Group's most groundbreaking technologies – from safety and navigation features, to logistics systems and even entertainment. Every new project is a challenge, because we're constantly trying | 442 |
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As the industry continues to push towards higher and higher resolutions, many post-production studios are finding the backend technology that keeps their shops running is becoming strained.
MasterClass is on a mission to give anyone the ability to gain the wisdom and knowledge of the world's best creators. Since launching in 2015, thousands of students have already learned filmmaking, screenwriting, singing, acting—even tennis—from a star-studded cast of instructors. The classroom experience is stunning with luxuriously high production value, carefully crafted curricula, and intuitive website dazzle, but it's the intimate connection with the instructor that stands out when the instructor looks you square in the eye to share the personal experiences and expert tips that helped make them who they are. | scratch is no easy task.
But then, Reid and his business partners saw something that hadn't happened since the DVD boom of the mid 1990's. In his more than 30 year career as a mixer and sound editor, he has seen radical technological shifts, studio consolidations, and the ebbs and flows of the workings of the industry, he's seen work come and go–but, he also saw a new opportunity on the horizon.
People driven by the desire to explore unknown spaces can help bring incredible new ideas and innovation to light. That desire led Gevorg Karensky to found Bipolar Studio in 2015, and in a short time, the studio has accomplished a lot.
For starters, they invented and patented the first VR stabilization tech. They also built the first nine-camera RED Dragon VR rig, partnered with Google to create a film for the Google Daydream headset launch, and won the Mobile Grand Prix at Cannes for their work on the New York Times VR campaign, where they gave away one million Google Cardboard headsets in an effort to enable journalists and filmmakers to bring their vision to a broader audience.
Since its foundation in 2004, Microsoft's Channel 9 has produced thousands of videos aimed at empowering the community of Microsoft customers and developers.
In the beginning, Channel 9's content served as an affordable alternative to Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference, which was the main platform for customers and developers to connect with Microsoft employees in a meaningful way. Today, it's grown into a full-blown production studio with over 3 million unique viewers every month. With a visit to their website, you'll uncover over 2,500 pages of video content like talk shows, instructional videos, keynotes, and coverage of Microsoft's most prominent developer events.
The team at Channel 9 is lead by Golnaz Alibeigi, Studio Manager and ringleader of creative operations. In any given week, Golnaz and her team produce at least ten different shows about a plethora of topics that range from cloud computing to machine learning, game development, and AI.
To say Dale Earnhardt, Jr., "races cars" is a bit like suggesting Tom Brady "throws a ball around" or Lebron James "shoots hoops." Those are accurate statements, of course, but they capture nothing of the drama — their exceptional talent, their showmanship, their triumphs, their heart.
And in Junior's case, taking harrowing turns at 200 MPH — hour after hour — is just one of his skills. Sure, he "races cars," but he also voices Disney cartoon characters, authors best-selling books, performs in music videos, owns a bar, and engages in meaningful work in the community. And he owns a full-service video and content production studio — Hammerhead Entertainment.
Hyper-creative and fully charged. That's a tagline fit for a cutting-edge production studio, an avant-garde dance company, or the newest installation at a metropolitan art museum. Or, as it turns out, for a church.
With six, south Florida campuses, including two in correctional facilities, Church by the Glades (CBG) welcomes upwards of | 654 |
Have you read Journey of Souls by Dr. Michael Newton? It is a great book on spiritual regression that explores what happens after a client has been regressed into a past life, then moves to the last day in that lifetime. Without a body, where are you?
Dr. Newton uses hypnosis to help the client find the past life memories. He's performed so many of these sessions driven by a desire to further research and understand his findings. The book is written in a dialogue fashion between hypnotherapist and client.
So back to the question: Without a body, where are you? Eventually you return to the Spirit Realm. Dr. Newton does a fantastic job of mapping out these inner worlds.
The only problem with this book, and others like it, is that every session that makes it into the book is a nice tidy package - bow included<|fim_middle|>sed through my entire body. It was electric. Try to imagine the most meaningful embrace you have ever felt in your entire life and multiply it by the largest number you can conceive…that was how it felt."
I've seen a few clients take their session and react negatively, belittling their experiences just because they didn't get to a past life. This makes me very sad.
Typical Life Between Lives or Past Life Regressions are not always a tidy little package, like a 30 minute television show containing a clean beginning, middle and end. So, if you are thinking about undergoing a past life regression, try to keep your mind open and release any expectations. Your hypnotherapist should help you through this as well.
Clients who walk away with expectations dashed have a choice to find the healing in the process or go to the negative and dismiss the experience. My hope is for them to find the healing and beauty in their experiences. | .
As a hypnotherapist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives, and Spiritual Hypnotherapy, I get a vast amount of clients who have read Journey of Souls and other books like it. Many arrive full of nervousness, fear, excitement, and expectation.
I always tell clients, "I cannot guarantee you will go back to a past life (although most do), or get to the Spirit Realm. What I can guarantee is you will get exactly what you need." Sessions are as unique as each individual, and often not a neat, tidy and predictable package.
I'm writing this article in the attempt to help people seeking the wonderful benefits of Past Life Regression to process their experience if it doesn't follow the typical pattern laid out in past life regression books. And to encourage them in finding the healing and transformation in a not-so-typical session!
Several weeks ago I saw Jill, an engineer who had lost her father years earlier. She was still suffering with grief. She had read Journey of Souls and was concerned about being able to let herself go deeply enough into trance. Despite spending much of her days in her left-brain thinking as an engineer, intuitively I knew she wouldn't have a problem going deep, but that she would end up fighting her experiences.
We went back in time to revisit happy childhood memories and then through a tunnel with the intention of traveling to the perfect lifetime to assist with her present life, moving forward. Jill struggled to get to a past life. On the other side of the tunnel, it was black.
She was disappointed and her mind began to fight the process. Intuitively I could see the black wasn't bad. As a matter of fact, many of my clients go to a black when they skip the past life and go directly to a higher realm. More on that later.
I asked Jill to go deeper and trust what was happening, turning her attention to the feelings. She said she was feeling a pulling, floating sensation. We spent several minutes in the darkness which became outer space and eventually pulled her home to her soul group. She was met by her father in this life. The experience was quite emotional and ultimately profound.
Everything in my intuition told me that this reunion was the entire reason this session had occurred. I also felt she would need to process all that she experienced before the next session, you know the one that would provide her more of what her logical mind wanted to happen in the first place.
After coming out of session, Jill admitted her disappointment for not being able to reach a past life or her guide. I asked her to trust the process, keep her thoughts positive, and allow what she experienced to settle in.
"I walked into your office with hopes for past life visions of locations like Europe during WWII, or Egypt during the time of the pharaohs. When I left your office I had nothing like that. Instead, what I left with was something infinitely more valuable: A connection with my Dad and a new found feeling of peace and joy.
I can't put into words how it felt, but it was the single most spiritual experience of my life. I was enveloped and filled with joy, love, happiness, relief, peace, and home. Long pulsating waves of love, pure love cour | 661 |
The wind whistled through the trees. There were many reasons to be upset, since the Naxos had been overthrown. He was a dragon who helped rule the<|fim_middle|> but the sage Sarda would know. Tefl drew his sword and made an 'X' in the sand. "This is Nitla pass," said he, " and we will go no further. We will camp here for the night." Every one of them, including Carr, gathered wood for the fire, while Tefl folded up the map. The sun was setting, and the sky was crimson red and burnt orange. The wind was dying down, and they could hear the jeweled scarabs making noise as they unfolded the sleeping bags.
Poxig talked of the fool on the hill that night. It was well known that on the top of Mt. Crump, the Jongleur lived, with his massive library. It was no secret that the imps had been trying to torch the library, but King Charles protected the great library with soldiers from the elite guard.
"Won't you tell one, Poxig?" said Lakfi.
"Ok. Here it goes. What flies but has no wings?" asked Poxig.
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"Well, my money seems to fly away," Tefl rejoined.
"Well, there are many others, but I'll let Jongleur tell you himself," Poxig said. | nether kingdoms, and actually persuaded King Charles to avert his war with the Elves of Elvira. Did they have enough gumption to follow the dragon's advice? He would have to go alone, & nobody knew whether this would lead. This was the last stand of dragons against the forces of darkness and black magic.
They could not understand why this would apply to our country, Marginalia, but we were struck with terror. What was the reason of the earth's rotting? No one could be certain, | 106 |
Top FedEx execs see Memphis-based FedEx Trade Networks as companywide 'force multiplier'
Wayne Risher
FedEx executives are bullish on the future of FedEx Trade Networks, a Memphis-based specialty logistics and e-commerce unit led by the company founder's son.
Frederick W. Smith, FedEx's founder, and Raj Subramaniam, executive vice president, chief marketing and communications officer, described the unit as a "force multiplier" for FedEx's overall business, during a call with analysts last week.
A force multiplier in business parlance is a tool that helps increase output with the same amount of effort.
Optimism about FedEx Trade Networks is a positive for Memphis because the unit is headquartered here, at Crescent Center in East Memphis, and has significant office facilities in the area, including Germantown.
Also, president and chief executive Richard W. Smith is considered a rising star at FedEx and in the community and is in the midst of two-year term as chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber. Richard Smith was promoted to president of FedEx Trade Networks last July 1.
Evanoff:Richard Smith signals changing of the guard in Memphis
The Memphis Business Journal reported last week the Gibson Guitar building Downtown was under consideration as a new home for FedEx Trade Networks. The building changed owners last year, after Gibson said it planned to relocate production of guitars elsewhere in Memphis.
Gibson remains in the building at the moment. FedEx Trade Networks said in a statement: "FedEx Trade Networks continuously evaluates opportunities that can enhance our ability to serve our customers. As a matter of policy, we don't provide information on any project that may be under consideration until all approvals have been obtained."
Frederick Smith and Subramaniam, in a question-and-answer session with analysts,<|fim_middle|> supply chain will do fine." He said the goodwill impairment basically resulted from loss of two cellphone repair contracts, one that went to a different business model and the other in which the customer decided to split the business for strategic reasons.
FedEx created FedEx Trade Networks after the 2000 acquisition of TowerGroup International and World Tariff Ltd. Before the March expansion, FedEx Trade Networks focused on international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution and warehousing, and other value-added services.
Reach reporter Wayne Risher at (901) 529-2874 or wayne.risher@commercialappeal.com. | talked about why FedEx Trade Networks was expanded effective March 1 and moved from FedEx Express to FedEx Corporate Services, and how that might help the larger company.
FedEx Corporate Services, led by co-presidents and co-CEOs Robert B. Carter and David J. Bronczek, handles technology and customer service needs for all of FedEx's operating companies.
More:FedEx profits soar above expectations, aided by tax cuts, pricing, volume growth
"First, we believe that the realignment of FedEx Trade Networks that we recently announced is a very positive step for FedEx," Subramaniam said.
"It allows us to leverage the vast array of capabilities including air and ocean forwarding, supply chain and fulfillment services, cross-border capabilities, 3D printing and customized transportation solutions across the full global portfolio of FedEx. In effect, FTN becomes the force multiplier for our business as our customers benefit from differentiated solutions for their supply chain needs," Subramaniam said.
Smith drew a parallel between FedEx Trade Networks and FedEx Office, which was acquired in 2004 as Kinko's.
FedEx Office printing and shipping services has grown to about 1,850 locations, an increase of more than 50 percent, and provides an entry point into FedEx shipping networks for many customers.
More:FedEx beefs up unit led by founder's son to include specialty logistics, e-commerce
"FedEx Trade Networks is the largest customs broker in the United States, they clear things for FedEx Ground, going across the NAFTA borders, we're moving more sea freight and that sea freight is going into the FedEx Freight network," Smith said.
"By putting the other specialty operating companies together as Raj said, we believe that will be a force multiplier across our (operating companies) and we felt it was a better fit there," Smith added.
"I have to tell you, we have a sort of a model of that: what we did with FedEx Office," Smith said. "I mean, it has been a fantastic contributor to our operating companies doing all kinds of value-added services and I'm sure that will be the case with the new FedEx Trade Network with custom critical and supply chain and forward depots and cross-border as integral parts of it."
FedEx announced in January it would create a new, larger FedEx Trade Networks by adding FedEx Supply Chain, then part of FedEx Ground; FedEx Custom Critical, then part of FedEx Freight; FedEx Cross Border, an e-commerce company acquired in 2014; and a new company, FedEx Forward Depots, which handles critical inventory and service parts logistics, 3D printing, repair center and the FedEx Packaging Lab.
As of November 2017, FedEx Trade Networks, Supply Chain and Custom Critical employed about 18,500 people.
Smith downplayed the significance of a noncash charge of about $374 million on fourth quarter (March-May) results for impairment of the value of goodwill associated with FedEx Supply Chain. The charge was related to the 2015 acquisition of logistics company GENCO.
Smith said FedEx Supply Chain has "a lot of stuff in the pipeline, and | 642 |
Taking a break from our explorations of royal ruins, we moved on to visiting three really unique temples in Hampi – Hazar Rama temple, an Underground Shiva temple and Malyavanta Raghunatha temple. They are not the most famous hence we encountered fewer tourists and school children here but they are on the main tourists area.
The temple is exquisite with its carvings depicting scenes from Ramayana. the guide walked around showing me scenes where Sita is abducted by Ravana while Lord Rama goes chasing the golden deer that she had so desired.
The temple is maintained very well. Varun was busy throwing little stones from the raised platform onto the ground below. Vipul was running behind Varun while I got a chance to walk around taking in the carved scenes on the stone. Epic frozen in time. Poetry in stone. Words fail to describe this. A must see in Hampi. I really loved this temple!
This temple was excavated about 10 years ago from under existing farm land. How exciting for the farmer! It was the most fascinating temple to visit mainly because it was underground and you had to walk down (instead of up) to see the temple hall. The inner sanctum of this temple was flooded so we did not go in. If you are strapped for time, you can easily skip this temple.
We only went to the Raghunatha temple as it was next to the Sunset point. With monkeys, cows and parrots this temple was most loved by the kids. Also, the pujaris here were reading out Bhagvad<|fim_middle|> left to climb up the rocks behind the temple to sit down and enjoy the sunset over Hampi.
Psst: Missed earlier posts on Hampi trip? Read about our drive to Hampi from Hyderabad , Vithala Temple Complex and Exploring The Royal Ruins of Hampi as part of the Hampi trip series.
After visiting the Vithala Temple Complex, we spent the better part of the day checking out the grand ruins of the lost Vijayanagar Empire. We had a list of key monuments that we wanted to visit ( Queens Bath, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables) and there were others that the guide didn't want us to miss ( Mahanavami dibba, Hazar Rama Temple, Sunset point, Museum). We reconciled and continued the guided tour with Queens bath.
As we approached the ordinary looking structure from outside, the guide asked us to imagine a teak and sandalwood palace on top of the remaining mortar square building. The wooden palace structure has been long burned and ransacked after the fall of Vijayanagar Empire, but you get a sense of the grandeur by looking at the remains – the arched corridors, little windows to peek inside and detailed edges. The bath house is surrounded by a deep moat that had crocodiles to prevent any voyeurs. If found, the y were punished by pushing them into the moat. Talk about instant justice!
As we walked inside, we saw a central swimming pool about 8 feet deep flanked by deep corridors and staircases leading up to the dressing rooms and other areas of the now non-existent palace.
The water from the pool was brought over by stone aqua ducts from the lake about 7 – 10 kms away. The queens sure did enjoy a pampered life! As it was hot, I wished the pool was filled and we could just jump in the water and spend the afternoon in the cool water. But our guide had other plans for us.
After passing through imposing stone gates and the giant stone walls, we saw a rectangular stone platform about 20 feet high. The guide hurried to explain that the platform used to form the base of a multi storied wood pavilion where the king used to oversee the Mahanavami celebrations. The platform is multi tiered , intricately carved with steep steps to the top and offer 360 views of the area.
There were many interesting pieces around here – a rock carved dinner plate for common folks so they could have meals whenever there were celebrations in the royal family, hidden under ground chamber for secret meetings, public punishment poles so that others are deterred etc. Having a guide really helped else we would have been lost in the vast expanse or wouldn't know what to focus on.
The kids were getting cranky, so we moved to the next part of this huge complex – a beautiful 4 tiered stepped tank. Again water was bought here from the lake via stone aqua ducts. The tank, was inviting in the mid day heat with its lyrical form and cool green water. I just wish we had planned the trip in low season so we could actually enjoy this peacefully. Anyways. Next we walked by Hazar Rama temple to go to the famous Lotus Mahal and Elephant stables in the Zenana Enclosure.
Lotus Mahal is a beautiful Indo-Islamic building which the queens used as summer rest house. With sprawling gardens on all sides, it was designed to be cool even in the peak summer with its deep corridors. Also, there is an arrangement to cool the structure using water channels through the walls. A cool breeze blew while we stood under the shade of the tree admiring the Mahal.
Next we went over to the Elephant Stables – a row of 11 domed chambers to house the royal elephants. Mostly intact this is a beautiful example of Indo- Muslim and Jain architecture. The elephants were taken care of in those days – not a surprise given that it was the primary mode of transport.
Over the course of the day, the kids played in mud, ran around and finally slept in their strollers. School kids were curious to see the strollers and swarmed around them. Luckily, the canopy of Varun's stroller helped us give him some privacy as he napped.
The Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables and Treasury along with some other smaller monuments temples and tanks are guarded by a high stone wall. There are three watch towers in this complex for security.
This complex also houses a small museum with various stone carved figures, tools, coins etc excavated over the years. Its a small rectangular non descript building with small windows. There is a raised platform inside with arched corridors making it perfect as a storage room rather than as living space. Photos of sites before and after restorations are up for display in this museum.
Psst: Missed earlier posts on Hampi trip? Read about our drive to Hampi from Hyderabad and Vithala Temple Complex as part of the Hampi trip series. | Gita. The chants of the priest, the typical temple scent of oil lamps, incense and flowers added to the magic of the dusk. Soon it was time for sunset and we | 37 |
So, when is the next Boots 3 for 2 Toys Sale on? If this is a question you have been asking then hopefully it will be answered here on Event Next. All details and toys deals will be shown below, form either other Boots shoppers or ourselves, let the bargain hunting begin.
The Boots toy sale is known as the 3 for 2 Mix & Match where you simply select 3 gifts that are part of this sale<|fim_middle|> i got a jeep toy worth £35 for free, love it. | and then add them to checkout, boots will then arrange them is descending price order and you will then receive every third gift for free rather than the cheapest.
This type of toys event happens throughout the year and when it does you will be notified within the comments, please do add your best Boots toy buys as well as it's always fun to see what shoppers have purchased.
When Live: If you visit the official Boots website this is where you will see all the 3 for 2 on toys when they are live.
To find out about the latest Boots 3 for 2 Toys Sale rumors and news, see reports below.
No but I know the Boots website will be down for maintenance from 10pm 23rd sept until sunday 1pm 24th.
Anyone have any idea when the next Boots 3 for 2 toy sale is on next?
The only sale i can see on the Boots Toys page is a save up to a third on selected nursery and bath toys.
The Boots 3 for 2 mix & match sale is still on, loving the fact we can still get one free toy when 2 have been purchased.
There are many toys in this Boots sale but there are also many other gifts such as Minions hand wash, minions soap on a rope, finding dory bubble bath etc. But remember there are also many toys.
This is on right now, i ordered a few gifts and | 289 |
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Autumn's arrival doesn't mean you have to watch your garden whither away. Make the most of the season by adding some plants that flourish as the temperature dips.
Because the weather remains fairly balmy and doesn't shift too drastically here in Australia, there are many vegetables and plants that will fare well throughout May, June and onwards. Save your plants from icy mornings and have them ready to eat by winter by planting them now.
Here are some ideas to get your garden started.
Peas: Best grown at the end of summer and throughout autumn, peas will sprout from sown seeds. Just give them a helping hand until they start producing leaves by adding support in the form of twigs or strings between posts. They don't need a lot of space, between 5 - 8cm? should do the trick, and they can be grown in the same bed as many other plants, but particularly potatoes. Peas are very versatile. They can be used in salads, as a side for your roast, or still in their pods for a quick snack, and will be easy to factor into your healthy meal plans.
Broccoli: If you're growing in May and June<|fim_middle|> a couple of pinches of sugar. | , you should plant your broccoli from seedlings to get the best results. This vegetable is also easy to grow as it isn't excessively sensitive to low temperatures. Allow the plant to develop lots of leaves, and if you leave the plant after you cut the flowerhead off, it might flourish again. You should have something to eat in a month or two. Steamed broccoli is a very simple and easy way to enjoy your produce. This vegetable is also a stir fry staple.
Cauliflower: When growing in autumn, use seedlings for the best results. Cauliflower is quite sensitive to frost and heat, and doesn't cope well with being roughly transplanted, so it can be a little more difficult to grow. You'll likely have the best luck in cooler temperatures as opposed to the warmer months. If you're successful, there are many ways to enjoy your cauliflower - steamed, in curries, in a stir fry or with a classic cheese sauce.
Coriander: You'll be able to enjoy this herb, that is great to add flavour to hot meals and salads, even if you don't have a green thumb. Coriander is better to grow from seeds as it's likely to flower quickly if you use seedlings. Give it lots of mulch and sun, a good amount of space, keep it away from fennel and you'll be able to eat it in 30 - 45 days. The seeds, dried and ground, can also be used as a flavour enhancer in dishes like curries.
Oregano: This plant grows well throughout the year and can be grown from cuttings. In autumn, start growing this plant by sowing the seeds in your garden or seed trays. When they start to flourish, don't hesitate to trim them back, as this will actually encourage new growth. When you see flowers, they are ready to harvest - this should be in about 2 months. Oregano goes great with tomato based dishes and Greek cuisine.
Strawberry plants: This fruit likes medium temperatures and is surprisingly easy to grow. Plant it directly in your garden with the roots just covered, give the plant a good amount of space, between 30 - 100cm, in a place where it will get a good amount of sun and air. In about 10 weeks, you'll have plump, red fruit ready to eat straight from the vine. To enhance the flavour and colour, sprinkle a bowl of the fruit with balsamic vinegar and | 513 |
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Two weeks, 73 employees, and 26,382 pounds of food all for one great cause. The third annual employee food drive hosted by SDI LaFarga continued to shatter records from years past. What started as friendly competition, with the plant divided into teams, turned into a monumental collection for the food bank at Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County.
This year the stakes were high. All teams who brought in at least 500 pounds of food would be rewarded with a steak cook out. The winning team would have a night out at a Komets Hockey<|fim_middle|> happy and humbled to be able to support our community in such a positive way," said Jerry Evans, Operations Manager. "The team here at SDI LaFarga really brought it home for the Associated Churches this year. I could not be prouder of their efforts and generosity."
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At the conclusion of the two-week competition, the winning team brought in 12,000 pounds of food. Throughout the week they would deliver canned goods on pallets to show their competitors what they were up against designer fashion consignments. Combined, the entire plant brought in $15,167.25 to purchase 26,382 pounds of food. Additionally, Shambaugh & Son and K-Industrial, two on-site contractors, donated $750 cash to be sent directly to Associated Churches.
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Our accommodation was literally at the base of the climb to the Joux Plane - as in, the sign was outside my bedroom window. It went straight to 10% for 2k. So we decided on a warm up roll around Morzine for 5k before starting the ascent.
Being the first proper riding morning (and thankfully feeling about 90%) I couldn't help but think of GT, AZ and the rest of the F2 crew...but particularly AZ and GT - cos they were my F2 roomies and the morning routine was so familiar. Up, stretch, breakfast, the necessary thing you do after breakfast (you know, rhymes with schoo), shower, sunscreen, kit up, check bike, pump tyres, trash talk someone and off you go - WUWH.
Joux plane was an awesome climb - perfect for me. About 10k at 8% with pinches of 11%. So lush and green, goats, cows (nearly hit one), and plenty of switch backs. KOM by over 5 mins just tapping it out. Incredible.
Yes, that is Mont Blanc in the background. No biggie.
The descent after cafe au lait at the top was soooo freakin awesome - this is what it's all about. No cold Canberra, no sickness, no worries, just focus on the road, glimpse the scenery and FLY. I was literally giggling like a little school girl at a sleep over with a pillow fight (I'm sure they giggle when they do that!!<|fim_middle|> threw it in the big dog, I seriously thought about securing a contract with this effort. Shortly there after, any thoughts of dancing on the peddles and grinding out the top ring were shattered - I was digging deep into the suitcase of courage as she tipped up to 11% for the last 2.5k. I was toast. Paul rode away - grinding out the 25, awesome effort. I was just holding onto the 28 and often had to stand - OUCH.
For me, it was tougher to able to see the finish for such a long time (photo above). You pop out of the trees at 4k to go, it's at 8-9%, a slight head wind and you know there's more to come. From here, you can see the cafe at the top and it seems impossibly close yet so high above you and even though you know you're getting closer, it's not until you are within the last 200m that it actually seems you are there. Awesome, awesome climb - it hurt me, especially so close to illness recovery and with time off the bike. I was giddy up the top - excited, satisfied and again, just so thankful that I'm here to take this all in.
It was a super fast descent - long stretches, fast wide turns - that finished all too quickly. Tonight we are staying in Le Grand Bornand and there was no time wasted getting in to watch the finish stage of le Tour. More of that in a sec.
Without a doubt, this town in the French Alpes has THE BEST small goods shop I've ever been in - EVA - and as Al Quarterman would say, I know small goods. Salami blended goats cheese (as in, it was inside the salami), same for the one blended with blueberries and to have with it, a rediculously good Beaufort from Beaufort which we rode through earlier in the day. Nom nom NOM!!!
Le Tour: Simon Clarke had been on the front for OGE for ages and we caught the coverage from 40k to go. Greenedge came to the front after their final descent and it looked like they were setting it up for Gerro. The turn that Clarkey pulled deserved a medal (which he got) and the move from Impey up the inside of Cannondale and Sagan was sweet to behold. We're all on the edge of our seats and making a huge racket (nearly knocking shandies - yes, shandies - flying) and it's...can he do it...C'MON GERRRRROOOOO - YESSSSSS!!! Gerro beats Sagan - you little ripper!!!!!
Oh what a day - WUWH. | ). I'm serious, I was hooking into hairpin bends at 70kmh, taking them at 30, then out of the saddle in the 53/11 and back up to speed getting ready for the next one - YEEEEHOOOOOOO!! The only thing that comes close to this is flying down a steep & deep fresh powder run, through the trees, and hitting the white box at every turn. Sheer heaven!
Marty had the most exciting story of the day. Just coming off the base of the Joux Plane he locked up the rear wheel heading into a fast left hander, tore through the rubber and BANG - blow out. I was right behind him and unfortunately had just stowed the video camera. Well done to his mechanic, he'd obviously talced the tubes because the puff of white "smoke" when the tyre blew out was spectacular. So now he's travelling at about 45kmh, (luckily) straight towards an uphill-side bend, one foot out, on his rim and clearly in a state of panic. Credit to him - he held it up until he hit the lush, green, pillow like grassy mound and rolled it over finishing with a (9.5) summersault. Very exciting!!
We had lunch in the town square of Closes. Let's face it, they just do town squares way better than us. Oh wait - we don't even do town squares - unless you count the chess board in Civic - and I don't.
It was a short 4km transit ride onto the 16.5km Col du la Columbiere - our first big Col. Riding up I pictured the peleton around - splintering, the helicopter swirling above, the hectic crowds on the sides of the road and I felt the pain. Lunch was sitting a bit heavy but there's nothing for it - Paul and I were off the front, spinning out the consistent 8% grade - keep going!
The scenery was nothing short of AMAZING. Almost too much for my brain and when we hit the 3% middle section and | 437 |
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What Are Cluster Headaches?
Cluster headache is a severe type of headache that occurs in a cluster, or cyclical pattern. Cluster headaches are characterized by recurrent, short-term attacks of intense unilateral pain, usually around the eye, that typically lasts between 15 and 180 minutes. The pain may radiate to other areas including the face, head, neck, and shoulders. Other autonomic symptoms may occur during a cluster headache, including nasal congestion, lacrimation, ptosis, lid edema, miosis, and eye redness. Patients suffering from cluster headaches may also experience severe restlessness or agitation during an attack.
Episodes<|fim_middle|>iramate, and valproic acid. Additionally, manual therapies including massage therapy, physiotherapy, and chiropractic care may be effective. However, further research is needed to support this recommendation.
In rare cases, doctors may recommend surgery for patients suffering from cluster headaches that have been unresponsive to treatment, or to patients who are unable to tolerate medication side effects. Surgical procedures for the treatment of cluster headaches aim to damage the nerve pathways that are believed to be responsible for pain, most commonly the trigeminal nerve. However, the long-term effectiveness of surgery for cluster headaches remains a source of dispute. Additionally, there are various complications associated with surgery, including muscle weakness and loss of sensation.
Cluster headaches are a severe type of headache that is quite rare, most commonly affecting young adult males. Usually pain is on one side of the head, commonly around one eye and is sometimes accompanied by other symptoms including nasal congestion, lacrimation, ptosis, lid edema, miosis, and eye redness.
Treatment for cluster headaches focuses on reducing the intensity and duration of symptoms, as well as preventing cluster headache episodes. There are various pharmacologic treatment options available to patients suffering from this headache disorder. Furthermore, surgery may be recommended in rare cases. Patients suffering with cluster headaches should speak with their physicians about the best course of treatment for their condition.
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The post Cluster Headaches appeared first on Pain Doctor. | of frequent attacks, known as cluster periods, may last from weeks to months, followed by periods of remission. During a cluster period, headaches may occur every day and some patients may experience several headaches through the course of one day. Often, the headache episodes happen at the same time each day, with the majority of headaches occurring at night.
Cluster headaches are relatively rare, with estimates of cluster headache being 0.5-1 /1,000. Cluster headaches tend to affect young adults, with initial attacks commonly occurring in the third decade of life. Males are more commonly affected than females, though the gap is decreasing, which may be due to the increased recognition of this condition in females.
While the symptoms of cluster headaches are severe and distressing to patients, the condition is non-life threatening and there are treatments that are available to help decrease the severity and intensity of headache symptoms. Additionally, there are also prophylactic treatments available that can help to prevent cluster headache episodes.
Causes Of Cluster Headaches
The exact cause of cluster headaches remains unknown. However, it is hypothesized that abnormalities in the hypothalamus may play a role. Cluster headaches tend to follow a cyclical pattern through the course of the day, and this cyclical pattern often follows the seasons of the year. These cyclical patterns suggest that the body's biological clock is involved in this headache disorder, and this is controlled by the hypothalamus. Therefore, abnormalities in the hypothalamus may explain the timing and cyclical pattern of cluster headaches.
Imaging studies have found that there is increased activity within the hypothalamus during a cluster headache attack, which supports the notion that the hypothalamus is involved in this disorder.
In regard to triggers for cluster headaches, alcohol is the only dietary trigger that has been identified. However, strong odors, including cigarette smoke and solvents, as well as napping, may also trigger cluster headache attacks. Interestingly, in between cluster periods, patients may be able to drink alcohol and smoke without triggering an attack.
Risk factors that have been identified for the development of cluster headaches include:
Sex: Men are more likely to suffer with this headache disorder
Age: Although this condition can develop at any age, individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 are most at risk for developing this condition
Smoking status: Many individuals who are diagnosed with cluster headaches are smokers
Alcohol: Use of alcohol can trigger a cluster headache
Family history: Having a parent or sibling with cluster headaches increases an individual's risk of developing this condition
Treatments For Cluster Headaches
In order to diagnose cluster headaches, physicians will take a detailed history of symptoms and perform a neurological examination. Imaging tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), may also be ordered. At the present time, there is no curative treatment for cluster headaches; treatment aims to decrease the severity of the headaches, decrease the duration of the headaches, and prevent the headaches from occurring.
For the management of acute attacks of cluster headaches, rapid-acting treatments are preferred as the pain associated with cluster headache episodes is severe. The two most efficient treatments are high-flow inhaled oxygen and subcutaneous sumatriptan. Subcutaneous sumatriptan (Imitrex, Imiject) has shown to effectively relieve cluster headache pain. Intra-nasal sumatriptan and zolmitriptan may be used if a patients refuses injections. High-flow inhaled oxygen through a mask has also been shown to provide effective relief of cluster headache pain and is especially useful for patients who are unable to use triptans.
Other treatments that may be used for the management of an acute cluster headache attack are ergotamine and dihydroergotamine. However, these medications cannot be combined with triptans within the same 24-hour period. Additionally, intra-nasal application of topical lidocaine may be utilized, although its efficacy has not been well documented.
Prophylactic treatment aims to reduce the frequency of cluster headache episodes. Verapamil, which is a calcium channel blocker, is the leading treatment choice for the management of cluster headaches. Side effects include fatigue, weakness, conduction heart block, and lower extremity edema.
Corticosteroids may be recommended for short-term relief of symptoms. However, the side effects associated with this medication including diabetes, hypertension, and cataracts, which make it an unsuitable option for long-term use.
Greater occipital nerve blocks are another treatment that may help to manage cluster headaches. The nerve block involves injecting a corticosteroid, sometimes mixed with a local anesthetic, into the area of the greater occipital nerve (midway between the mastoid and the occipital protuberance) to help relieve inflammation and pain.
Other pharmacological options for treating cluster headaches include lithium, methysergide, top | 1,003 |
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As an employer, you have a unique capability to ensure your team is getting the support needed to still be committed to an exercise program well beyond the regular "quit your gym membership March" that many fall victim to.
Well, when it comes to support, there are few tools out there more effective than having someone there to push you when you hit the gym (or pool, tarmac or grass for that matter, depending how nice the weather is!). Taking up a personal trainer may be the most obvious solution to this, though in spite of the proven benefits when it comes to achieving results, not many people engage with a Personal Trainer.
It's time to encourage your employees to put their wallet away, because the ideal personal trainer may well be sat in the same office as them right now! Despite the plethora of different training methodologies that are available to us today, four out of five people say they exercise because they want to lose weight and/or look nicer. So that means that if you can find at least one person in your office who does regular exercise (31% of the population currently do according to the World Health Organisation) then there's a pretty good chance of being able to find a workout buddy who's got similar health and fitness goals. Guiding your employees toward a unified employee wellbeing strategy can help further develop your employee wellness programs to customise for their needs.
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Chad Reed
Real Name/Full Name Chad Mark Reed
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Chad Reed
Birth Place: New South Wales, Australia
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 15 March 1982
Age/How Old: 39 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 159 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 2″
Weight: In Kilograms – 77 Kg
Parents Name: Father – Mark
Mother – Robyn
Siblings: Craig Anderson, Troy
School: N.A
College: N.A
Religion: N.A
Girlfriend: No
Wife/Spouse Name: Ellie Reed
Kids/Children Name: Tate, Kiah
Profession: Motocross and supercross racer
Chad Reed, also known by the name of Chad Mark Reed, is one of the most famous motocross and supercross racer. He is one of the significant record holders in the Ama Supercross history and has even been a champion several times as far as motocross and supercross are concerned. He was very fond of sports from his early days, and it was due to his own interest in his passion that he went on to win so many championships in his career of 20 years.
Well, how well do you know about Chad Reed? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Chad Reed's net worth in 2022, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if your all set, here is what we know about<|fim_middle|>08, he went on to win 6 out of 7 games in the Australian Supercross Championship. This was one of the most successful events that reed went on to participate in his career.
Chad Reed is one of the finest motor racers with some of the most amazing achievements:-
In the year 2011 he was named as a Member of the order of Australia for the development of service in the field of motorsports.
In the year 1997 he went on to be the Junior Motocross champion.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Chad Reed in 2022
Chad Reed Net Worth
Chad Reed is one of the most famous motocross racers and his net worth is around $25 million as of 2022. He has earned most of this money by winning various motocross and supercross racing championships.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
Chad Reedwas the AMA Supercross champion in the year 2004 and in the year 2007 he was declared the King of Bercy Supercross champion.
Chad Reed no doubt is one of the most famous motocross and supercross racers in the world. He is a symbol of hard work, patience, determination, and someone who always did his best to achieve the best result. Although in his career he went on to lose some championship he never gave up. He is no doubt a source of inspiration for all the young and budding riders.
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Biography and Early Life
Chad Reed took birth in New South Wales in Australia. From his childhood, he was passionate about sports, and even in his childhood, he owned a horse named Fern. It was his cousin Craig Anderson, who helped him discover his love for the motorcycle. Then on he decided to trade his horse for his first bike Yamaha PW50. Then their family went on to buy a small property in Kurri Kurri in New South Wales.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Chad Reed in 2022 and what is his height and weight? Well, Chad Reed's age is 52 years old as of today's date 16th January 2022 having been born on 15 March 1982. Though, he is 5′ 2″ in feet and inches and 159 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 169 lbs in Pound and 77 kg in Kilograms.
Chad Reed is one of those personalities who, from his early days, was ultimately into sports. As of now, it is not much information about his educational career, but as of some media reports, it was at the age of 15 when he decided to leave his education altogether to focus on full-time training in the track that was created by his family members in their own land.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Chad Reed With Family
Chad Reed is one of those personalities who only used to focus on sports and motorcycles from his very early days. He has not given much information about his personal life. He is one of those personalities who kept his personal life to himself only. His wife's name is Ellie Reed, and the couple also had two kids named Tate and Kiah.
His family was very supportive, and they even brought land and even prepared a track near their house where Chad was able to practice during his early days. His father named Mark, his mother Robyn, and Troy, his younger brother, used to travel with Chad to view his races.
Is Chad Reed Gay?
Chad Reed is one of the most famous supercross racers. He was someone who always used to focus on his sport and is currently married to his wife Ellie Reed. They are also parents of two beautiful children. Thus, it is evident that he is not gay.
Chad Reed is one of the most famous motorbike racers. His career started in the year 1988 in his hometown Australia. He decided to start from the Australian junior ranks and compete directly at the 250cc level. He went on to win the Australian Supercross championship in the years 1999 and 2000.
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Fayemi needs worthy successor like me, says Bamidele
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Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele
Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ekiti has said the state incumbent governor Kayode Fayemi deserves a worthy successor like him.
Bamidele, a serving senator representing Ekiti Central in the National Assembly said this on Tuesday in Abuja.
He spoke at the APC National Secretariat after picking the party's Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest the Ekiti State governorship election slated for June 18, 2022.
The senator who said that he is the right man to succeed Fayemi promised to build on his legacy if elected as the next governor of the state.
He added that if given the opportunity, he would not only build on Fayemi's legacy but take the state to the next level and ensure a better life for its people.
"I must say that Ekiti is today led by a governor who understands the language of internal democracy and party politics.
"Fayemi and his administration have done so well and so much for Ekiti.
"His administration deserves to have a worthy and well-focused successor who will not only protect the legacies of our party and the administration in Ekiti, but will also build upon, and take the state to the very next level of development," he said.
Speaking on his relationship with Fayemi, Bamidele said he enjoys a cordial with the governor.
He described as name droppers, those speculating that a particular aspirant had been anointed by the incumbent governor.
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According to him, the governor has not declared support for any aspirant.
"I know Gov. Fayemi well enough and I believe I do, I don't see him coming out at any point to support any aspirant.
"Even if I were to be his chosen candidate or anointed candidate, the best he can do is to have sympathy for me, he still would not have raised my hand to say this is the anointed candidate," Bamidele said.
He added that if elected as the state's next governor, he would bring value to the state and ensure its development.
"I am not contesting this election because I feel I am the only one who can add value in Ekiti.
"I am in this race because I'm convinced that more than anyone else, I know Ekiti like no one does among those of us who have indicated an interest in being governor.
"I know the workings of government in the three arms like no one does among those of us that are aspiring.
"I have what it takes to lead a state like Ekiti at a time like this when everyone who has a scientific understanding of what is wrong and what needs to be done, needs to come forward and present himself," he said.
He added that he had opportunities and had been exposed to the three arms of government.
He said, "One, as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and as an Attorney and council at law in the state of New York in the United States.
"All of these in the last 30 years has given me the opportunity to network extensively within the judicial arm of government."
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Luke 7:11-15 – Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. And when He came near the gate of the city, behold a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." Then he came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, "Young man I say to you, arise!" So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.
In her book "Prodigals and Those Who Love Them," Ruth Graham writes, "The New Testament tells of how Jesus was entering the gates of "a town called Nain" when he encountered a large funeral procession for the only son of a widow. Luke carefully points out that "when the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her," and he said, "Don't cry." Then Jesus reached out, "touched the coffin," and stopped the procession. He spoke to the young man and raised him from the dead. Then Jesus gave him back to his<|fim_middle|> To bring them from death into newness of life and present them back to us alive, a new creation, born again! He hears every mother's cry and He sees every mother's tears and He says to each one of us . . . . .
Touches death with life and our children are born again!
Oh what a glorious Savior!
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Superstar dance music acts Alesso & Armin van Buuren reveal their highly-anticipated collaborative release, "Leave A Little Love" which is available to stream/download via Armada Music.
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Opening with an alluring vocal, "Leave A Little Love" is a magnanimous release fitting for a collaboration of such epic proportion. With sprightly instrumentals, uplifting chord progressions, and catchy lyrics to chant into the summer, Alesso & Armin van Buuren prove that their joint efforts are a match made in dance music heaven.
"After years of Armin and I sharing festival stages around the world, we decided it was time for us to join forces and write a big dance song for the fans. We hope they enjoy it!"
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Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad, known artistically as Alesso, is a Swedish DJ/producer who broke onto the scene in 2012 with the hit collaboration with Swedish House Mafia on "Calling (Losing My Mind)." The track went on to become certified Platinum two times in Sweden and reached number one on Billboard's U.S. Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The artist is also known for the hit tracks "Heroes (We Could Be)," with Tove Lo and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2014 for the release, "If I Lose Myself." He has performed at some of the biggest festivals in the world including Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, and Creamfields.
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Photos: New Baltimore commemorates Veterans Day
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Citizens and officials gathered in New Baltimore to mark Veterans Day. (Dave Angell — For MediaNews Group)
Flowers are placed on the veterans memorial at New Baltimore City Hall as symbolic tributes. (Dave Angell — For MediaNews Group)
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Local citizens and officials recently gathered in New Baltimore to commemorate Veterans Day.
A ceremony took place on the grounds of New Baltimore City Hall on Green Street Nov. 11. The annual event is hosted by Lempke-Blackwell VFW Post 7573.
"We had quite a turnout here at city hall. It was very nice to see," New Baltimore Mayor Tom Semaan said during the communications portion of a Nov. 14 city council meeting. "About 50 of our local veterans, representatives from the VFW, our police department, all of our department heads, I believe almost all of our council was able to attend, and those who couldn't we know were there in spirit.
"We're very blessed as a small community to have the kind of support and input and functions that we have, and I couldn't be more proud to be a part of this."
Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it's largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I.
After World War II and the Korean War, at the urging of veterans service organizations, Congress amended the commemoration by changing the word "armistice" to "veterans" so the day would honor American veterans of all wars.
At the New Baltimore ceremony, symbolic tributes are placed each year on the city's existing veterans memorial outside of city hall. A red flower symbolizes the zeal of departed comrades and upholding brotherhood, truth and justice; a white flower symbolizes the purity of affection had for departed comrades, and a blue flower is placed as a token of respect for departed comrades. The ladies auxiliary | 574 |
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Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House
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October 25, 2022 09:01 IST
United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.
IMAGE: US President Joe Biden lights a lamp in presence of First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and others, as the Bidens hosted a Diwali reception at the White House. Photograph: Courtesy @WhiteHouse/Twitter
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"It's an honour and a privilege to be here to celebrate Diwali. Indian Americans thank the President and the First Lady for this," said H R Shah, chairman and CEO of TV Asia, the largest South Asian television channel in the US.
"It was heartening to see the leaders of our vibrant Indian American community come together at the White House during Diwali to be a force for good. It was also nice to hear the president on Diwali day welcoming Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister of the UK," said M R Rangaswami, entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of Indiaspora.
IMAGE: Dancers perform during the reception. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, said the event was held to recognise the South Asian community's contributions in economic development and managing the COVID-19 crisis among others.
Biden has appointed a record number of over 130 Indo-Americans at various levels of the administrations, he said.
Lauding the Diwali celebration, Bhutoria said it sent a message 'how much President Biden and this administration loves and respects the South Asian community'.
IMAGE: Biden and Harris interact during the reception. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
Earlier, welcoming the guests, Biden said it was the first Diwali reception to be held at the White House on such a scale.
"The incredible South Asian community all across America has helped the country emerge stronger from this pandemic, building an economy that works for everyone, teaching children and caring for elders, responding to the cry for action on climate, working to fix immigration system, defending rights and freedoms, building a more just and equitable country, serving and protecting our communities and the nation, informing, entertaining and inspiring," he said.
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The reception saw some enthralling cultural events, including performances by sitarist Rishab Sharma and dance troupe The Sa Dance Company.
IMAGE: Children stand next to President Biden, Vice President Harris and First Lady Jill Biden during the reception to celebrate Diwali in the East Room of the White House. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
The guests, dressed in traditional Indian attires such as saree, lehenga and sherwani, relished some mouthwatering Indian delicacies.
"The room is full at the East state dining room. This is a real celebration of what the Indian American community has achieved in the United States. It's a wonderful recognition by the President and by the White House to host all of us on Diwali. I feel very privileged to be here as an Indian American," Atul Keshap, president of US India Business Council told PTI during the reception.
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In Ghana, the issue of gender inequality is a challenge to many development organizations that aim to ensure food security and improve lives in rural communities. Even though it is widely accepted that women contribute about 50 per cent of the country's food, the majority of them are excluded from decision-making processes.
It is also well known that when women lack control over resources such as land, they are unable to make decisions and take actions to help improve their family's income.
Without control over family income, for example by growing cash crops, women contribute their time and labour only to maintain subsistence levels, and are more severely affected by poverty than men. Cultural norms and values place a lot of burdens on women, which bar them from activities such as planting crops that cover large areas of land or owning a plantation. This also limits their ability to promote innovative farming practices that would help their families escape perennial hunger.
It is for this reason that the non-governmental organization SEND-Ghana has spent a lot of effort and resources over the years in East Gonja District in the Northern Region of Ghana helping farmers to understand gender equality and its benefits.
SEND-Ghana's livelihood program places gender equality at the centre of its efforts to empower farm families. Its programs assist farmers' efforts to work together to increase their incomes in order to feed their families and provide education to their children. SEND-Ghana's efforts in gender mainstreaming, developing farmers' co-operatives, and creating community credit unions have been funded and supported by the Canadian Co-operative Association.
Traditionally, women's roles in Salaga, the capital of East Gonja District, have been to provide farm labour while at the same time acting as caregivers to the family. It has been considered out of place for a man to help a woman prepare a home meal or wash and feed a baby.
Gender equality means equality at all levels of education and in all areas of work, equal control over resources, and equal representation in public and political life.
security, we cannot enjoy security without development." Indeed, security issues in the East Gonja District are very critical. The area has experienced a lot of ethnic conflicts, making it difficult for farmers and their families to enjoy peace in their homes.
This script focuses on the importance of sharing farmers' knowledge on gender equality so that other farmers can benefit. It is based on a farmers' co-operative group that was established to fight perennial food shortages in the Eastern Corridor of Northern Ghana, otherwise known as "the food triangle of Ghana." Farmers in this area traditionally practice shifting cultivation, planting crops such as yams, maize, millet, sorghum, groundnuts, cassava and rice. For the first time, these farmers are learning new techniques in mixed cropping and planting cash crops such as soya beans. The other equally important activity carried out by the farmers' group is gender sensitization. The Kanlade community farmers' co-operative group is one of over 200 groups established in the program area by SEND-Ghana in northern Ghana.
The script is based on actual interviews. You could use this script as inspiration to research and write a script on a similar topic in your area. Or you might choose to produce this script on your station, using voice actors to represent the speakers. If so, please make sure to tell your audience at the beginning of the program that the voices are those of actors, not the people involved in the original interviews.
Welcome, dear listener, to your favourite programVom Yella,which means "Life matters" in the Frafra language. Today's program is about gender mainstreaming in rural farmers' groups. Gender mainstreaming is usually talked about in government offices or in large organizations but not so much among rural farmers. On the air is your host Lydia Ajono, reaching you from Radio Style. Today we will join a farmers' co-operative group in Kanlade, in the city of Salaga, in the Northern Region. We will hear about their gender sensitization program and their efforts to diversify their crops. Stay tuned.
Welcome again. Today we will focus on gender and farming as a way to achieve the national goals of gender equality and women's empowerment, especially in the Salaga area. Join me now as I talk to Madam Margaret Ajokumah and Mr. Sebewie Lawali. First, we will shed some light on what motivated Madam Ajokumah to join a farmers' group and share information on gender equality in farmers' co-operative groups.
Thank you. First of all, let me thank SEND-Ghana and the radio station for giving us this opportunity to share our story. There is a saying in our language: "If you see a dog running, there is something that is chasing it, or it is chasing something." My marriage was almost broken about two years ago, and I had almost run away from this relationship. But I thank the farmers' co-operative group that saved my marriage. I joined the group with my husband. He attended the initial farmers' meeting and told me to accompany him to the next meeting. When I attended the meeting, I realized that it was a condition of the co-operative group for all members to be couples.
What did you learn at the meeting that day?
Traditionally, men are in charge of all cash crops, especially yam, which is the main staple food crop for the family. But that day I learned that women could also grow soya beans and process the beans into marketable products such as soya dawadawa spices or soya kebab. I was so happy to hear this that my husband and I quickly registered our names and later paid the fee of five Ghana cedis (Editor's note:approximately US$3.30).
How did you and your husband farm before joining the couples' co-operative group in your community?
My husband never helped me with the household chores. But since the regular educational talks at the farmers' co-operative group, he helps in bathing the children and preparing them for school. He also fetches water for the home with his bicycle. He buys clothes for me and the children.
Before the farmers' co-operative group, he treated me like I did not matter. There were always arguments at home because my children and I were always struggling to get our daily meal.
I am now buying and selling food in the Salaga big market. With the money I earn doing that, we repay our loans with the community credit union established by SEND. We also have enough to feed the family and pay the children's school fees.
We have three children – two boys and one girl. Currently, the first boy is at the Tamale Polytechnic, the other is at the senior high school in Tamale, and the lastborn is still in junior high in Salaga town.
Earlier you talked about the peaceful atmosphere in your home. What is your definition of peace?
When I say peace, I mean that there is enough to feed the children, enough to buy them clothes, pay their school fees, provide necessary books, and pay for their health insurance. And there is enough so we can keep aside some money in case of emergencies or to contribute to the needs of my father or my husband's extended family.
Now let us look at the role you play in the couples' farmers' co-operative. You mentioned in our pre-discussion that you have been talking to friends about joining the group. How do you do this?
I reach friends in the market when they come to buy things from me, and also at funerals or marriage ceremonies. Apart from that, we organize sensitization meetings once a month to give talks on motherhood, sanitation and other issues.
What are some of the challenges you face in trying to achieve your goals with the co-operative group?
farming challenges. But the main ones are the unreliable weather conditions. Sometimes the rains don't come early, or they come too hard and flood the crops.
The other concern is the cost of chemical fertilizers for<|fim_middle|>. A member of the group named Margaret Ajokumah just told us how she benefited from the program initiated by SEND-Ghana. Joining us to continue the discussion is Sebewie Lawali, the chairman of the group. But first, let's enjoy this traditional music.
Welcome back. Before the break, we heard from Madam Ajokumah. And now, Sebewie Lawali, the chairman of the Kanlade couples' co-operative group, is here to continue our discussion. First, what was the main aim of setting up the Kanlade farmers' co-operative?
Thank you. Before I go on, I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate the role our wives and mothers play in the group, especially Mrs. Ajokumah. She has never relented since she and her husband joined the group two years ago.
The idea of a couples' farmers' co-operative was introduced to support our families and communities to avoid perennial hunger and give quality education to our children.
The Kanlade farmers' co-operative was established about 10 years ago to encourage farmers – and especially men – to appreciate the role their wives play in farming and home management. The group's values are based on love, trust, unity, transparency and accountability, as well as peaceful co-existence.
How do you relate these values to your activities?
The first condition for membership is that all members be couples, widows or widowers. To belong to the group, you should be a person who is ready to abide by the rules of the group. That means that you are ready to promote love, unity, and peace in your home and demonstrate that you are not only a husband, but also a friend to your wife and children.
By respecting and adhering to these ground rules, we are gradually achieving some of the objectives we have set up for ourselves in farming and community development.
What are some of the co-operative's achievements?
There are some you can't easily quantify. For instance, peace. I know that some of my colleagues used to quarrel almost daily with their wives or were not concerned about their children's education. But that has all changed. I can also say that practically all our group members are exhibiting these qualities of love, unity and peace. This is the result of the gender education that is going on in the group meetings all the time.
We have also done away with the traditional farming practice of shifting cultivation and adopted intercropping and crop rotation. This is helping many families because there is such a shortage of land that families cannot afford to let it lie fallow. Even when land is available, it is less fertile than it used to be 20 or 50 years ago.
We have divided the co-operative into smaller groups for our gender education activities. Each smaller group is made up of 18 men and 18 women. One smaller group has 12 men and 12 women. Altogether, we have over 200 members in the larger Kanlade couples' co-operative group.
What other activities do you organize, alongside sustainable farming?
Apart from crop production, we also have commercial activities. These include petty trading, dressmaking, hairdressing, and food processing. Other income-generating activities include processing shea butter, groundnuts and oil, and producingdawadawa(Editor's note:dawadawais a cube-shaped snack made from fermented fruit seed paste). These are some of our strategies to ensure food security in the home and to reduce poverty.
When you look back at where you were personally, what has been the benefit to you and your family?
The number one benefit from the groups is the gender sensitization. I am empowered today. I can now advise my fellow men on gender issues. I can advise them that gender is not about women alone or about women controlling their husbands, like some men thought. I can testify that I used to leave all the housework to my wife, but that now I share the work with her. An example is cooking and bathing my children and even washing my wife's clothes. I never did this before the formation of the group. I was raised to understand that cooking is for my wife. For a man to do that, you would not be respected by your colleagues.
But this perception can be changed. And the benefits of understanding gender equality and putting it into practice are enormous, rather than holding beliefs that promote conflict and poverty in the home.
What challenges has the group experienced?
The challenges in crop production include irregular rainfall, because our farming depends greatly on rainfall. When the rains don't come at the right time, we get low crop yields. Or when they fall early, at the time the crops need no rain, there is too much and it can even cause flooding.
The other challenge is getting tractor services, or transportation to transport the farm produce to the house after harvesting. We also face poor market prices for our produce. We are always being cheated by middlemen traders from big towns and cities.
Apart from these farming challenges, the biggest problem in the community is excessive drinking of alcohol, especially among the youth. This is causing a great deal of tension in families.
What are you doing to solve this problem?
We are operating some community mobilization and sensitization activities involving the district agriculture office, SEND-Ghana and other civil society groups. These will help us continue to educate our people and the youth on some of these social problems.
We have also appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture through our District Assembly. We have asked the Ministry to support farmers with subsidies for tractor services and fertilizers, and also to encourage irrigated farming in the dry season.
What is working and yielding results are the farmers' couples' co-operatives. We will continue to promote this model until farmers in the whole district adopt it.
So these are some of the measures the group is implementing. But we lack capacity or knowledge. So we are seeking support from partners who might be knowledgeable in these areas or have the resources to support the group.
I thank you for the opportunity.
We learned many things today, especially how couples' co-operative groups have helped many families in Kanlade in the city of Salaga in northern Ghana. We have learned how the group has helped to ensure peace in the family and reduce the perennial food shortages. The couples' understanding of gender equality and their practical demonstration of this in their homes has helped to strengthen relationships and marriages.
I believe you have also learned something today to help your lives. Don't miss the next episode ofVom Yellaon Radio Style.
Have a blessed day. Till we meet again, bye.
Contributed by: Lydia Ajono, Community radio producer and volunteer at the Ghana Community Radio Network (GCRN).
Reviewed by: John Julian, Director, International Communications & Policy, Canadian Co-operative Association; and Andrea Vandette, Program Analyst/Assistant in Canadian Co-operative Association's International Development Unit, and, from November 2010 to April 2011, Gender Program Officer with SEND-Ghana, based in Salaga.
Mr. Sebewie Lawali, chairman, the Kanlade farmers' co-operative group, Salaga, Northern Region, Ghana.
Madam Margaret Ajokumah, member and gender peer educator in the Kanlade couples farmers' co-operative group, Salaga, Northern Region, Ghana.
Mr. Eric Atta, SEND-Ghana Co-operative Information Officer in charge of the Salaga District.
Mr. Raymond Avatim, SEND-Ghana program manager in charge of East Gonja District, Northern Region, Ghana.
The entire SEND-Ghana management and staff team, Northern Region, Ghana. | growing maize and rice, as well as tractor services. Marketing is another challenge. After harvesting, the market for yams and soya beans is especially poor.
What do you think could be done to help reduce or solve these problems?
I think we should continue with the education activities the group is doing. Because, despite all these challenges, the couples' co-operative groups are doing much better than those who are not in the groups.
Thank you for sharing your good story.
I appreciate it, and I hope you will always come to our community.
In case you've just joined us, you're listening toVom Yella. On today's program, we are discussing the couples' farmers' co-operative model in the Salaga area of the East Gonja district of Northern Ghana | 157 |
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Although business intelligence (BI) has evolved over the last several years with the adoption of Hadoop, its focus remains on examining very large, static data sets to identify long term trends and opportunities. As a result, most BI implementations use latency-insensitive techniques, such as batch processing and disk-based data storage. Although recent innovations, such as Spark, have employed in-memory computing techniques to improve efficiency and lower latency, they are designed to accelerate BI rather than to directly integrate with operational systems.
Until now, operational systems have not been able to deploy computing technology which tracks and analyzes live data to generate immediate feedback, that is, to provide operational intelligence (OI). ScaleOut ComputeServer was designed to make OI possible. By combining an in-memory data grid with an integrated compute engine, it can track live data with both low latency and high availability using a straightforward, object-oriented model. Now live systems have the technology they need for OI.
Data scientists have known for decades that data-parallel computing is both fast and remarkably easier to use than other techniques for parallel processing. Hadoop developers have brought this technology into the 21st century to focus on business intelligence. Now ScaleOut ComputeServer combines in-memory and data-parallel computing to unlock the benefits of operational intelligence.
ScaleOut ComputeServer makes data-parallel computing extremely easy for application developers to learn and use by integrating it with popular programming languages such as Java and C#. Called "parallel method invocation" (PMI), this approach lets developers write data-parallel computations as language-defined methods on collections of objects stored in the in-memory data grid. ScaleOut ComputeServer automatically deploys the code and runs these methods in parallel across the grid. PMI-based applications are simple to write, debug, and maintain — and they run extremely fast.
Unlike complex parallel computing platforms, such as Hadoop and Storm, PMI requires no tuning to extract maximum performance. Its simple, yet powerful data-parallel model derived from parallel supercomputing sidesteps the complexities inherent to Hadoop MapReduce, such as constructing key spaces, optimizing reducers, and combining results. It also avoids Storm's complex, task-parallel execution pipeline while providing a straightforward means to track incoming events, correlate them, and maintain an in-memory model of a live system.
To make distributed, data-parallel programming accessible to anyone familiar with .NET's Task Parallel Library (TPL), ScaleOut ComputeServer includes an operator called "Distributed ForEach" modeled after the TPL's widely used Parallel.ForEach operator. This feature seamlessly extends data-parallel computing across ScaleOut's in-memory data grid to handle much larger data sets than otherwise possible. It delivers fast, scalable performance while avoiding network-intensive data motion and unnecessary garbage collection. Integration with LINQ query allows applications to specify exactly which data needs to be processed within a large collection.
Learn more about ScaleOut ComputeServer's ease of use.
ScaleOut ComputeServer integrates parallel query into PMI to select objects for analysis, providing a simple, object-oriented filter based on object properties. This can dramatically reduce the processing workload and shorten compute times.
To expedite feeding results back to an operational system, ScaleOut ComputeServer adds a unique feature to combine results. Developers define a method for merging results, and then PMI runs this method in parallel across all servers to generate a single, globally-combined result.
When running PMI applications using ScaleOut ComputeServer, the in-memory data grid's compute engine automatically squeezes performance out of all grid servers and cores to complete the computation as fast as possible. The engine eliminates batch scheduling overhead, typically starting up computations in less than a millisecond. Since the data is already hosted in memory within the grid, no time is wasted moving data from disk or across the network. PMI delivers the lowest possible latency for performing data-parallel computations and generating operational intelligence.
Operational intelligence needs to be able to maintain low latency even as the system it tracks increases its workload. ScaleOut ComputeServer makes this easy. Performance scaling simply requires adding servers to the in-memory data grid, which automatically redistributes and rebalances the workload to take advantage of the new servers. Storage capacity, access throughput, and compute power all grow linearly, and execution times stay fast.
A core requirement for operational intelligence is to track the state of a live system. ScaleOut ComputeServer addresses this need with its scalable, highly available, in-memory data grid (IMDG). The power of an IMDG derives from its object-oriented view of data, which allows millions of entities to be tracked as individual objects, each maintaining values for a set of class-defined properties. OI applications track and correlate changes to these entities by updating these objects as events flow into the grid.
For example, imagine an OI system tracking millions of cable TV viewers as they select shows and change channels. By using ScaleOut ComputeServer's IMDG, viewers can be represented as a huge collection of in-memory objects which are individually updated as channel-switch events flow into the grid. Each stored object tracks the behavior of a single viewer, correlating a sequence of events and enriching this data with programming information and viewer preferences. ScaleOut ComputeServer's data-parallel compute engine uses this data to analyze the population of viewers in parallel and immediately detect important patterns and trends.
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You know that feeling of<|fim_middle|> in your stomach at the welcoming sight behind you. | Christmas magic?
That feeling when you're trudging through the crisp air among evergreen trees, searching for just the right tree to cut down in sweet-smelling decision.
That feeling when the hot pigs 'n blankets come out of the oven, pepper jelly glows atop a chunk of cream cheese, and the crinkly wrapper comes off the traditional chocolate orange.
That feeling when the star from last year doesn't quite fit this tree and an impromptu visit to the store in the last rays of sunlight yields a brand-new tree topper, perfect for this Christmas.
That feeling when the nativity we've had for years fits perfectly on the shelf in the living room and reminds us all of the true meaning of Christmas with its quiet beauty and sweet truth.
That feeling when the lights woven into the tree get plugged in and come to life in beautiful glowing colors of red, yellow, green, and blue, when you squint your eyes just right and they become magical blurs of glimmering light.
That feeling when you sit down at last and look at the tree you just helped decorate, and everything looks beautiful.
That feeling when you head home to your own apartment and take a last glance at the little house in the big woods in your rearview mirror and get that happy glow of holiday anticipation | 262 |
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Imagine Cup 2012 Winners Announced
Microsoft announced the winners of the 10th annual Imagine Cup, Microsoft's student technology competition. Twenty-three percent of Imagine Cup projects this year were created to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities such as visual and hearing impairments and diseases that limit a human's physical mobility.
Software and Game Design Winners at Imagine Cup 2012: Team quadSquad from the Ukraine took top honors in the Software Design Competition with its device, Enable Talk, which uses a pair of gloves equipped with 15 flex sensors and a microcontroller that continuously recognize sign language patterns, which are then transmitted via Bluetooth to a Windows Phone device that uses the Microsoft Speech API and Bing API to translate the signs into audio.
Teams competed in two Game Design competitions — Game Design: Xbox/Windows and Game Design: Phone. In Game Design: Xbox/Windows, TANG Thai, from Thailand, focused on protecting the environment and preventing deforestation. In Game Design: Phone, Drexel Dragons, from the United States, created a game designed to teach math and problem solving to elementary school students.
The following are the respective winners in the core Imagine Cup Competitions:
Software Design: QuadSquad (Ukraine), Coccolo (Japan), Wi-GO (Portugal).
Game Design – Xbox/Windows: TANG Thai (Thailand), The Doers (Brazil), Hotfix (Belgium)
Game Design – Phone: Drexel Dragons<|fim_middle|> application that uses GPS to track when blood banks have shortages. | Image Courtesy: Microsoft] | (United States), Ecosia (France), Turtle Games (Hungary)
Respective Winners of Imagine Cup Challenges
IT Challenge: Alexandru Ticlea (Romania), Sherif Talaat (Egypt), Joshua Sim (Singapore)
Kinect Fun Labs Challenge: Team Interlab (Brazil), Team Whiteboard Pirates (United States), Team Flexifly (Poland)
Windows Azure Challenge: Virtual Dreams Azure (Brazil), Complex (Romania), The Klein Team (Algeria)
Windows Metro Style App Challenge: Virtual Dreams Metro (Brazil), NLife (Ukraine), TokTok (Korea)
Windows Phone Challenge: Vivid (Egypt), The Stack (Poland), Aaltovation (Finland)
The People's Choice Award: This is the only Imagine Cup award that is determined by the public, and was won by the D Labs team from India, who created software to help dyslexic children use games to learn more effectively by using Kinect for Xbox 360.
Health Awareness Award winners: Italian Ingenium Team (Italy)
Environmental Sustainability Award winners: Greenway (Germany)
The Imagine Cup 2012 competition winners were announced at the Imagine Cup World Festival and Awards Ceremony at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, in front of 106 student teams. The event was the culmination of a five-day celebration of technology, teamwork and innovation. More than 350 students from 75 countries traveled to Sydney after competing in local and online events. Cash prizes totaling approximately $175,000 were awarded across eight competition categories. Imagine Cup 2012 sponsors included Avanade, Bing, Bradesco, Coca-Cola, Microsoft Studios, Nokia and Windows.
Russia will host the 11th annual Imagine Cup in St. Petersburg in July 2013.
[Image: One of three all-female teams in the Imagine Cup's Software Design category, Team Grawesome from Oman built a mobile | 402 |
The Catch 22 Foundation was inspired by the McAllisters' experiences growing up.
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uk | February 26 will see the Catch 22 Ale & Arty Special.
Engineers today are faced with a catch 22 situation," stated Nick Langston, product line manager for DCI.
EVER popular comedy club Catch 22 is all set for a festive flavour when it returns for its next show.
TICKETS are selling fast for the next round of popular Teesside comedy club Catch 22.
North of the Tees meanwhile, Stockton's Catch 22 Comedy Club has bagged a treble headline treat at Arc on Friday August 28.
STOCKTON'S popular Catch 22 Comedy Club has another summer sizzler lined up for the funniest Friday of the month. | many characters in the novel, who are trapped in a war situation they cannot escape, but it is also a mirror image of a recurrent pattern in various social situations that are criticized throughout the novel.
As Catch 22 is opened seven days a week from noon until late, there really is no excuse for not trying this place.
Peter Vincent of promoters Ten Feet Tall, who work with Arc to bring Catch 22 to Stockton, said: "It's another cracking line-up, and we're in for a fantastic night here.
Fancy some fun this weekend?
But listen, folks, forget all that nonsense about a no-win situation - one trip to Catch 22 in Glasgow will make you wonder what the hell Mr Heller was on about.
Peter Vincent of promoters Ten Feet Tall, who work with the venue to bring Catch 22 to Stockton, said: "We've got another properly storming gig here.
The latest offering from the G1 Group, Catch 2 | 200 |
Innovative office hours greet students, reinvent learning
By Rohan Dutta
Photo courtesy of Owen Murray.
Even in the worst of times, when course material is confusing and you've missed several classes and your paper is (long) overdue, or you need general life advice, Vassar students can attend office hours. Typically, they are held in a professor's actual office, but some professors opt to hold their student-designated time at more unusual times and in more eccentric locations.
One such professor is Professor of Hispanic Studies Andrew Bush, who meets with students in the Retreat. He noted that adjusting the timing of office hours makes them easier to attend. "When I had my regular, three posted office hours in the office …I spent so much time making appointments that really boggled me," Bush said. "I found it's so much easier, just, I'm going to be [at the Retreat] Thursdays for at least three hours, [and] most people don't have all three of those hours taken up with other things."
For similar reasons, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Ben Morin changed how many sessions he is available to sit down with students in the center-stage seats of the Gordon Commons from the standard two to four. "During my first year teaching [at Vassar], I had students who flat out wrote 'I couldn't attend your office hours because that's when I ate,'" Morin explained. "And so I was like, 'Screw it, I'll go to where you eat and we'll do office hours.'"
Longer and more frequent office hours do increase students' access to the professors, but more saliently, their choices of space shifts the traditional student-teacher power dynamics in positive ways. Bush noted that students may associate a teacher's office with disciplinary action and fear. Director of International Studies Tim Koechlin stated over email that a traditional academic setting frames the student as a protégé receiving wisdom from their mentor. Lastly, Morin described how faculty ownership of the course and office space is disempowering. By taking his office hours to a student space, Morin hopes to remove whatever power structures may make students uncomfortable and thereby, in his words, "remove every barrier of entry to education [he] can."
Bush observed that the relaxed atmosphere allows students to open up quicker. "In the office, what typically would happen is someone would sit there and we'd chat for a long time, and then in the last 30 seconds… they would finally say what's on their mind." said Bush. "What I find in the Retreat is that usually happens in the first 30 seconds."
Morin's office hours attract former students, and he defers to these more experienced students to answer other students' queries, giving students even more agency in the space. This is unlike the typical phenomenon of students lining up one by one, in competition for the same time.
The closer relations fostered between students and professors by less stuffy, more collaborative locations can aid learning. Some students respond particularly well to the different environment. As Koechlin stated, "I feel like the Retreat facilitates a sense that we are having an exchange<|fim_middle|> the goals of all of my colleagues." Supporting this viewpoint, Koechlin also noted, "Of course, my magnificent, generous colleagues (and I) regularly have rich 'conversations' with our students in our offices." While there is no objective determination of the best way to conduct office hours, modifying their format can make them even better for students and professors alike. | in which each of us is likely to learn something from (and with) the other."
Some students respond particularly well to the office hours different temporal and spatial dimensions environments. Nick Weiner '22, a student of Professor Bush, said,"I feel like at a lot of hours there's this pressure to be productive and be fast and get out as soon as you can so you're not taking up too much of the professor's time, but I don't really feel that pressure [at the Retreat]." On pedagogy in general, Nhan Nguyen '22 added,"Learning is easier when you know your teacher as a person. It makes you more eager for the work."
However, not all students would prefer to run into their professors while they're drowning themselves in coffee at the Retreat or dislocating their jaw into a Beyond Burger in the Deece. For some, there are concerns over the public nature of the space; Brandon Jones '23 said, "I'd be less inclined to go to office hours at the Deece because there would be more people around and office hours are meant to be more private." Others might be concerned about how productive they would be in a space filled with their friends, and much more noise than an office.
Office hours in eateries may be inappropriate depending on the instructor or subject at hand. Bush asserted, "It works for me, I don't think that means if everybody should do this, that it would meet | 295 |
Primoris Services Corporation Announces Pipeline Award Valued Over $29 Million
DALLAS, June 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: PRIM) ("Primoris" or "Company") today announced a new pipeline award valued over $29 million. The contract was secured by Vadnais Trenchless, part of the Pipeline & Underground segment.
The award is for a microtunneling project to upgrade a water pipeline in central Oklahoma and was awarded by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust.
The project involves two deep access shafts, approximately 30 feet in diameter and 140 feet deep, with four separate large diameter tunnels totaling over 5,500<|fim_middle|>8, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Primoris does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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Work is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2019 and to be completed in the first quarter of 2021.
ABOUT PRIMORIS
Founded in 1960, Primoris, through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest publicly traded specialty construction and infrastructure companies in the United States. Serving diverse end-markets, Primoris provides a wide range of construction, fabrication, maintenance, replacement, water and wastewater, and engineering services to major public utilities, petrochemical companies, energy companies, municipalities, state departments of transportation, and other customers. Growing both organically and through acquisitions, the Company's national footprint now extends nearly nationwide and into Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including with regard to the Company's future performance. Words such as "estimated," "believes," "expects," "projects," "may," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements inherently involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including without limitation, those described in this press release and those detailed in the "Risk Factors" section and other portions of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 201 | 278 |
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The colors on this reflectivity map describe the hardness of the sea-floor surface. Blue represents soft bottom such as silt or mud, as is the most common bottom type in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists on this cruise are primarily interested in the yellow and red areas — the hardbottom. Click image for larger view and image credit.
Understanding Sea-floor Geology and Biology in the Gulf of Mexico
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The mission of the U.S. Minerals Management Service (MMS) is to manage the mineral resources on the nation's outer continental shelf in an environmentally sound and safe manner. The MMS manages mineral resources through the analysis of geological and geophysical data and information acquired through private, public, and governmental sources. Protecting unique and sensitive environmental resources is integral to managing mineral extraction in an environmentally sound and safe manner. To protect such resources, we must first determine where they are located.
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The MMS, in cooperation with university personnel and other federal agencies, is also using these data in conjunction with other supporting information to help improve interpretation of sea-floor geology and biology for regulatory purposes. This is particularly important because, by knowing the types of geology that specific organisms tend to be found on, we can use the geological and geophysical maps to begin making predictions about the types of fauna we would expect to see in certain locations. So far, MMS-sponsored field research and geophysical interpretation associated with this expedition indicate that there is a good correlation between strong seismic amplitude response, or anomalies, and the occurrence of chemosynthetic communities. Of the sites visited during last year's Alvin cruise, our geoscientists used the location of seismic anomalies to predict, with 100% accuracy, where we would find chemosynthetic communities
During this cruise, we will continue the shipboard exploration and research to collect visual documentation and biological, geological, and geochemical samples from a number of these geophysical anomalies.
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http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/07mexico/background/sites/sites.html | oscientists initiated an ambitious program in 1999 to map the sea floor using three-dimensional (3-D) seismic over 76,000 square miles across the upper and lower slopes of the Gulf of Mexico. As a result of this study, we have mapped about 95% of the sea floor in the Gulf of Mexico within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, deeper than about 200 meters (m).
When mapping the sea floor with 3-D seismic, researchers use geophysical software that provides two maps of the study area. One is the bathymetry, or water depth; the other is seismic amplitude, which is the strength of the response of the sound energy bouncing off the sea floor. For example, the response from soft bottom mud that occurs in most deep-water areas is a low seismic amplitude, while the response from hard surfaces (carbonate rocks, hydrates, and benthic communities such as mussel and clam beds) is generally a high seismic amplitude.
We are analyzing this sea-floor information to:
better understand the distribution of hydrocarbons in the subsurface,
identify potential hazards to oil and gas drilling, and
identify areas where hydrocarbons are being vented into sea-floor sediments and the water column, where they provide hydrocarbons for the formation of gas hydrates and the energy for densely populated and lawfully protected chemosynthetic communities.
This subbottom profile shows a fluid and gas expulsion site with a highly reflective sea floor. The red area on top of the mound exhibits high reflectivity characteristic of hardbottom areas. The "veins" converging near the peak of the mound provide pathways for the movement of fluid and gas to the sea-floor surface | 352 |
Feel at one with nature and discover beautiful Northland and its pristine Uretiti Beach by horseback with a 90 minute boutique horse riding adventure!
Want to discover Northland from a unique perspective? Embark on a horse riding adventure along Uretiti Beach that is fun for all ages and perfect for all levels of experience!
To begin you'll be paired with one of our lovely, well trained horses and after learning a little about your new friend, we'll give you a safety briefing before you set off on your adventure.
Saddle up then sit back, relax and breathe in the fresh salt tang air as you explore the beauty of Northland at your own leisure – from its beautiful bush trails to its stunning coastline waters with gorgeous views of Whangare<|fim_middle|>! I had a great time meeting you and enjoyed our ride together! Safe travels home and happy adventuring!
Magisk morgon med hästarna och Amy. Har knappt aldrig ridit innan men det var inga problem alls. Amy var en rolig och duktig guide som gav en mycket frihet med hästen.
Thanks Stina! Glad you girls enjoyed yourselves, it was lovely to meet you both, safe travels and happy adventuring!
Had the best time trekking around the beach and bushlands.. Amy and Clay were very friendly, and the horses were amazing! Totally recommend this experience.
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This one of a kind experience will top off your visit to Northland and is bound to have you grinning from ear to ear!
Maximum weight limit 100kg. If over 90kg please advise in special conditions box when booking. Please wear flat shoes. Wet weather gear available if raining.
Minimum age is 5 years old. Booking start time is flexible - after booking you can confirm your preferred start time directly with the tour operator.
Definitely one of my best experiences during my New Zealand trip. Amy is such a lovely and funny person. She gave me a good introduction, the horses are great and the place is just fantastic.
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It's weird for me to think about graduating. I always knew I was going to graduate, and for a long time, I was excited for it. I wanted to graduate. For my career, I had to do more schooling, and I was and am so excited to learn more about my field.
But at the same time, I'm already feeling nostalgic. I look at freshmen going into classes and feel unbelievably jealous they still get to experience college and growing up. I walk by my old professors and wish I was still sitting in their classes, learning new exciting things for the first time.
I have always been a sentimental person. I cried during my high school graduation and when I moved to college, and I'm probably going to cry next week. However, I don't think this is a bad thing.
Going to IU has been one of the best decisions of my life. While I was here, I learned more about myself than I ever expected. I discovered what I wanted to study and became confident enough to believe I could do it. I learned how to be a better friend and how to handle a break up.
Moreover, I learned how to be<|fim_middle|>.
This weekend, I will have shut a door on one stage of my life and that's scary. It's scary for me not to know what's going to happen in a year. And at times like this, it's normal to be nostalgic.
Nostalgia is a normal emotion, and in small doses, it can have a positive affect on our lives.
The University of Southampton in the United Kingdom and the Nostalgia Group defined nostalgia as a complex emotion, which assigns a positive emotion to a past memory. It can be triggered by smells, sounds or loneliness.
Nostalgia often involves a mixtures of emotions including happiness, loss and longing.
And while I and other graduating seniors may be nostalgic now, this can have a positive affect on our lives.
There have been multiple research papers about how nostalgia affects our mood. Professor Constantine Sedikides of the University of Southampton found nostalgia can lead to a positive effect on mood and increase self-esteem and social connectedness.
Another study found nostalgia can counteract loneliness because it increases the idea of social support.
With all of this research, I feel more justified than ever to be nostalgic about graduating.
I have had a great four years at IU. They have made me into the person I am and introduced me to some of my best friends.
And I know in four months when I am missing IU, Bloomington and all of my friends, I still have my memories. | myself and take opportunities, and I think that's why I am so nostalgic about graduating this weekend | 19 |
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Courtyard Edinburgh, from Marriott International, is a contemporary four star hotel in Edinburgh's city centre. With 240 rooms, a multi-functional meeting room with the latest technology and the Lantern Room restaurant & bar, it is perfect for business travellers looking to "switch off" or leisure travellers looking for a relaxing base to explore the capital. more details…
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The Villas at Renaissance offer the perfect private escape in the most tranquil of settings. Offering world-class facilities, luxury accommodation - sleeping up to 28 across 14 bedrooms - warm fires, rare drams, access to hidden beaches and sumptuous dining, this is the ideal venue to create unforgettable memories for any family, social, golfing or business occasion. more details…
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The new £60 million Roslin Institute building is located at the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush campus. The building offers a magnificent auditorium and features defined office and laboratory blocks that are bonded by breakout areas and meeting rooms designed to encourage and facilitate collaboration on scientific research | 821 |
When I met you I had a poor outlook on the way things were and the way things are supposed to be, but since I met you I have become a<|fim_middle|> of when I wake up in the morning and the last thing I think of at night as I drift off to sleep.
I am so lucky to have you to love, and I am so lucky that you love me. Everything bad I have suffered in my life that I thought was so unfair was worth it if I had to go through it all to get to you. I've gotten through it all to get to the man I saw in my dreams.
The thought of being apart from you now makes me never want to take a moment I have with you for granted. Just being together and lying in your arms makes me so happy. I don't ever want you to forget even in the darkest hours how much I love you or how much you mean to me or just how happy you have made me and continue to make me every single day. I want you to know today and always that I will love you forever! | better person, a complete person with a better outlook on life. I truly knew when I met you I found the right person to spend the rest of my life with. I know that you will stand by me in all kinds of hardships and bad situations, instead of turning and walking away. You are the first thing I think | 65 |
The programs that prepare teachers also have an important job in supporting student learning by giving aspiring teachers the best foundation possible. Preparation programs need data about how their graduates do in the classroom in order to improve for the next class of aspiring educators. In addition to using data themselves, preparation programs must teach aspiring teachers and school leaders the skills they need to use data to support student learning.
Policymakers at all levels have an important role. They must use policies, resources, and supports to make sure that teachers and school leaders have access to the resources and training they need to use data in service of student learning throughout their careers—from the time they are just starting out in a preparation program to their last day on the<|fim_middle|> teacher and principal.
Check out DQC's Four Policy Priorities for specific actions policymakers can take to support teachers and leaders.
When principals are empowered with data, teachers and students do better. Follow Mr. Maya along with his leadership staff and team of teachers (and parents!) through a school year to see how data help him enable teachers and students to set and meet education goals—and to continually improve.
Teachers can improve their practice--and student outcomes--when they understand how to use data effectively and ethically. This brief for state policymakers offers a proposed definition of data literacy along with recommendations for state and federal policymakers.
Teachers have access to more quality data than ever, on factors like student performance, attendance, and more. This graphic follows a teacher and student through the school year to see how data help teachers, parents, and others make sure students are meeting education goals. | job.
Check out how Georgia gives teachers secure access to student data that provides a holistic view of how students are progressing.
See how one state and one teacher preparation program are using data to better prepare future educators.
Learn more about the skills that teachers need to use data, and see what data use can look like in action for a | 66 |
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Italy has countless draws and attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Not only is the history rich, and sights breathtaking, but the cuisine is just as divine. These hand-picked Italian food destinations are must-visits on your itinerary!
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Take a wine tour while traveling in Tuscany. Ranked number three in the top wine-producing areas of Italy, the region has magnificent views of its vineyards that continue for miles. Climate is one of the most important factors in wine-making. Tuscany's hilly terrain exposes the grapes to ample sunlight and produces batches that are picked at perfection.
You'll explore the wine cellars and learn about the fermentation process of the grapes. Some are over 50 years old while others are young and ready to be consumed within one to two years. Most tastings will include 6-8 different wines to try and can range from very light, sweet white wines to dry, robust wines so remember to use the spit cup provided. But if you would like to go prepared, learn beforehand how to taste wine at the made-in-italy website.
One of America's favorite foods. While you can find a pizzeria on relatively every corner in NYC, make your way to the coast of Naples for the real deal! Chain restaurants have nothing on the mom and pop shops that use recipes handed down from generations. Cooked to perfection inside the warm belly of a wood-fire oven, this old-school method brings out the best flavors in Naples' pizza. Instead of paying by the slice, like we do in the U.S., the cashier will ask how much you want, then weigh the pizza and charge you accordingly.
Need a recommendation on what to order? Opt for the Margherita pizza. The iconic item has a 'springtime look', with fresh basil and thinly-sliced tomatoes on top a smooth bed of mozzarella cheese over its thin crust.
TAKEAWAY: The Margherita pizza is named after Queen Margherita, wife of the King of Italy during the late 19th century!
Um clássico do Gero: Risotto de camarão e abóbora. #risotto #gero
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The Lombardy region in Italy is popular for its rice dishes, especially risotto. Risotto alla milanese is the most well-known style, originating from the city of Milan. This delicious staple has an unmistakable creamy consistency. White wine, garlic, grated Parmesan cheese and saffron bring out the big flavor in risotto. Prepared with slices of sausage or chicken, you will often find it served as the dish prior to your entree- so eat up, but save room!
We give the credit of inventing fettuccine alfredo to Alfredo di Lelio. In 1914, di Lelio created a sauce with Parmesan cheese and butter and poured it over plate of fettuccine pasta for his pregnant wife. He opened a restaurant in Rome and the trendy dish spread like wildfire! Around all of Europe, it was known as "Pasta al Burro" or pasta with butter. Surprisingly, cream was not used in making the sauce, although America's version of fettuccine alfredo uses heavy cream as a main ingredient. Head to Rome for the one and only original!
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In the Manhattan equivalent, Milan is a city that requires a lot of energy to keep up with its fast-paced lifestyle. Here, you won't need an app to find a cafe, for they are plentiful. Order a singe shot at the bar and drink it while it's hot. Hence the name espresso, meaning express— it should be consumed quickly. Espresso should not taste bitter. If it does, that means too many grams of coffee were extracted from the coffee beans and there is an extremely high dose of caffeine packed in that little cup, which is not good for the heart.
And don't add milk! Italians frown upon milk-based drinks in the afternoon. They believe it is too heavy on the stomach and will disrupt your meal during the day. So leave the cappuccinos reserved for breakfast orders only.
TAKEAWAY: Coffee deadens your taste buds. Italians never serve coffee until the absolute end of the meal, as not to interfere with the taste. Americans are used to eating dessert with coffee; however this lessens our ability to really taste the food with full capacity.
An authentic gelato experience will exceed any childhood memories at the ice cream parlor. With flavors ranging from Stracciatella to Hazelnut Praline or even Mascarpone Nutella you can't help but fall in love with this sweet treat! Stop by any gelateria in Florence for the best way to wrap up your guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery. Gelato is creamier and denser than ice cream because it has less air in it- so you're getting your money's worth!
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Bakeries all around the world have replicated the Italian Tiramisu dessert- and no place does it like Venice. The "Floating City", home to over 250 thousand citizens literally has buildings on stilt-like foundations; and instead of cars, people drive boats through the waterways! With a setup this unique, it's no wonder Venice is home to the sophisticated delicacy. Coffee-soaked ladyfingers lay tucked in with a sweet mascarpone cream mixture, and sprinkled with chocolate shavings for a light and smooth indulgence.
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Nice. I haven't been canoeing for a very long time. Seeing them gives me the urge.
Ginnie Hart: I know what you mean, Michael. I love canoeing, even if by myself. I learned how to do it in my young teens.
I love that splashy oar!
Ginnie Hart:<|fim_middle|> place to have in your neighborhood! When I was in corporate I had some clients in Atlanta...I recall some of the most beautiful neighborhoods I've ever seen!
Ginnie Hart: Amy's neighborhood is perhaps the best I've ever seen in the Atlanta area, Robin...way north of the city, in Suwanee. I never would have imagined it there but...it is. She's so lucky. | Me, too, Larry. Girls just want to have fun.
Ginnie Hart: Thank you, Sherri. Both girls were slapping their oars in the water and having a great time. I was glad I could catch one of the splashes!
I love the splash she's making - lovely capture!
Ginnie Hart: I do, too, Elizabeth. Thanks.
Ginnie Hart: Paddle, paddle, row, row...indeed, Pascale. It made me want to join them.
Ginnie Hart: Thanks, Lisl. I was glad I caught one of the many slaps.
Is this the same lake Astrid has shown us? A fine image!
Ginnie Hart: Yes, it is, Philine. Thanks and good eye.
Those two girls had so much fun with the boat. I would not mind growing up in such a place. Great picture, Ginnie.
Ginnie Hart: I would love to have a canoe in such a subdivision, Astrid, and go out with you as often as we wanted!
Ginnie Hart: Thank you, Chris. It made me want to go canoeing again, like in my youth.
J'aime le mouvement de l'eau au bout de la rame.
Ginnie Hart: Merci, Martine. That's what this is all about!
Ginnie Hart: ...after several tries, Bill! Thanks.
I love that splash, which you have captured at the perfect moment Ginnie.
Ginnie Hart: Thank you, kind sir. It took several attempts, I'm afraid!
Ginnie Hart: Perfect for our kind of weather these days, Marjolein, right? Bedankt.
Looks as though someone doesn't quite have the knack yet!
Ginnie Hart: Actually, both girls were purposely smacking the water, Tom...having all kinds of fun.
Ginnie Hart: LOL, Elaine. I actually loved canoeing even by myself!
Has a 3D look...wonderful moment.
Ginnie Hart: Now that you mention it, Bonnie...thanks.
Oh this would be such a tranquil getaway from the bustling work week!! As long as there are no alligators in the water. ;-) I love how well the "splash" is illuminated by the sun.
Ginnie Hart: No alligators, Steven, but plenty of turtles! Thanks.
They look to be taking their time and making a restless cruise of their trip.
Ginnie Hart: They were doing a lot of smacking with their oars as they started out, Brian. It was fun to watch.
Ginnie Hart: Indeed so, LC!
Great timing getting the splash, that location looks like a classic summer spot.
Ginnie Hart: Thanks, Will. It's actually a big pond in a large subdivision in North-Atlanta (Suwanee, to be exact). Lots of fun for the homeowners.
Ginnie Hart: So true, Ayush. So very true!
Ginnie Hart: HA! Well, I hope you had fun doing whatever it was, Claudio.
Très belle prise de vue ..serenité et tranquilité .
Ginnie Hart: Merci, Claudine. A perfect respite for the weekend.
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The End of Bored to Death and How to Make It in America: Bidding Farewell to HBO's Brooklyn Duology
Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk in HBO's How to Make It in America.
A new year is upon us and HBO viewers certainly have a lot to look forward to in 2012: the official launch of Luck (starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte) at the end of January; the US premiere of the new Ricky Gervais BBC/HBO comedy, Life's Too Short, in February; and a brand new season of Games of Thrones in April. But it turns out that HBO's full schedule comes at the cost of two of my favourite, if less often celebrated, comedies: at the end of December HBO announced that Bored to Death and How to Make It in America would not be returning in 2<|fim_middle|>ushmore) stars as a fictionalized Jonathan Ames – a Brooklyn-based novelist who, suffering from writer's block and despair following the publication of his first novel, decides to become an unlicensed private investigator. Armed only with a Raymond Chandler novel in the pocket of his long trench coat and brief ad on Craigslist, Jonathan – often with his friends Ray (comedian Zach Galifianakis, The Hangover) and George (Ted Danson) – stumbles clumsily into the life of a not-so-hardened detective.
Beginning with his recurring appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm and his stunning turn as the evil Arthur Frobisher in the first season of FX's Damages, Ted Danson's recent cable work has been nothing short of a revelation. (Danson returned to network TV this past September, replacing Laurence Fishburne as a regular on CBS's long-running crime drama CSI.) But you haven't seen Danson until you've seen his portrayal of George Christopher on Bored to Death.
As an aging womanizer and the magazine publisher, Danson plays George with an unashamed glee that rivals the more famously shameless antics of his co-star, Galifianakis. Though the only things their two characters – Ray (Galifianakis), the struggling comic book artist, and George, the mid-60s publisher of an established New York magazine – share are a deep affection for Jonathan and a love for smoking pot. Bored to Death's most brilliant and hilarious moments came from these two very different actors playing off one another.
With a distinctive recipe of literary pretension, marijuana haze, and raw physical sexuality Bored to Death is alternately (and sometimes simultaneously) cerebral and carnal. Paying tribute to the literary origins of the story, characters are allowed to unselfconsciously and poetically speak their minds, making for a perverse kind of omniscient narration sans narrator. The result is a surreally sincere and often profane access to the characters' inner lives, and is the source of the show's most tender and funny moments. (For example, George's unvarnished and sexually explicit confessions of continuing love for his ex-wife from the first season.)
The world of Bored to Death is a slightly pitched version of reality: hard-boiled New York City cops harbour SM fetishes, armed thugs quote Oscar Wilde, and writers for The New Yorker settle their differences in the boxing ring. As one might expect from an adaptation of a short story originally published by McSweeney's, the show can sometimes err towards the precious (especially with Jonathan's standalone storylines), but there are instances of sublime hilarity in each and every episode.
Victor Rasuk and Luis Guzmán in How to Make It in America.
Bored to Death will be missed, but the loss of How to Make It in America – well-cast, well-written, and full of heart and smarts – is the more painful tragedy of the two. How to Make It in America tells the story of two longtime friends, Ben Epstein (Bryan Greenberg, One Tree Hill) and Cam Calderon (Victor Rasuk, ER), who launch a fashion line of vintage T-shirts and jeans to try to break free of their entropically degenerating lives. The main story arc of the series – the struggles of Ben and Cam to make it in the fickle world of New York fashion – is genuinely compelling, and as are the many parallel stories of success and failure that surround them.
When it premiered in 2010, How to Make it in America seemed destined to become a kind of East Coast incarnation of Entourage – a regrettable comparison as the new show launched at a time when Entourage was firmly down its road to late life decline. Still, the association was not unfair on its face: How to Make it America was produced by the team of Steven Levinson and Mark Wahlberg, who created HBO's Entourage (though they were also the force behind In Treatment and later, Boardwalk Empire). With its 20-something cast and pointedly drawn stories of male friendship, How to Make It in America's delightful first episodes were indeed reminiscent of the very best of early Entourage – but that was only where it began. The first episodes followed the well-trodden formula of Entourage's early seasons: things go awry but friends win out and nothing turns out as badly as we and they fear it might. But unlike the boys of Entourage, the characters of How to Make It in America are rarely their own worst enemies. These are people viewers can root for: Ben and Cam's earnest fashion ambitions, Ben's ex-girlfriend Rachel (Lake Bell, Boston Legal) and her aimless wanderings in search of herself, Cam's cousin Rene (Luis Guzmán, John from Cincinnati), an ex-con who decides to start hocking an energy drink in an attempt to become a "legitimate businessman" (a phrase I'll never be able to hear again without hearing Guzmán's voice in my head). The recent season in particular had Rachel's character emerge from the background to become one of the most impressively flawed and neurotic female characters in current television comedy. This is especially notable in a television season that has publicly re-embraced female goofiness – with Zoe Deschanel in New Girl and Whitney Cummings in Whitney. The series found stronger and stronger voices for its ensemble cast with every passing episode, and by its second (and regrettably last) season, had – in my opinion – surpassed its West Coast sibling.
And the very pragmatic differences between Entourage and How to Make it in America are precisely what makes How to Make it in America such a special series, and what made it significantly less of a bubblegum show. These characters' lives are not shiny – there are no fancy cars, movie premieres, or one-night stands with young pop stars to hit the audience over the head with their successes, or drunken fits in strip-clubs to mark their failures. The drama and the comedy come from the pressures and realities of life's real struggles, what Sean Rasmussen recently perceptively identified as "small stakes storytelling." How to Make it in America is a unique pleasure, and the genuine trust and affection between the main characters gives the show a humanity that belies its hipster façade.
As we all look forward to a new year of television viewing, we should not be afraid to look back at Bored to Death and How to Make It in America (both are available on DVD and On Demand): with no new episodes forthcoming, I'll be re-watching episodes of both shows for years to come.
– Mark Clamen is a writer, critic, film programmer and lifelong television enthusiast. He lives in Toronto, where he often lectures on television, film, and popular culture.
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Ever since the shows first premiered a couple of years ago – Bored to Death in September 2009, with How to Make It in America taking over its timeslot in February of the next year – I've always thought of them as a pair: both shows were Brooklyn-centred comedies, and both, more significantly, came with Jewish male actors playing explicitly Jewish main characters. Even in this post-Seinfeld century, it is still rare to find shows with explicitly Jewish lead characters, and here suddenly were two! (No, Howard Wolowitz doesn't count!) To be fair, Jason Schwartzman's character on Bored to Death is perhaps a more familiar New York Jewish type (in the Woody Allen vein), but Bryan Greenberg's Ben Epstein on How to Make It in America just may have been the single hippest Jewish male character in TV history. Despite its cancellation, I hope that this promises more cool, attractive and relatively non-neurotic Jewish characters in years to come.
HBO doesn't like to cancel shows – to its credit this is the same network that gave David Simon five full seasons of The Wire and has supported Simon's Treme into a confirmed third, and likely fourth and final season, despite their respective struggles in the ratings – but when HBO does cancel shows, it is often heartbreaking. (Part of me will never quite forgive HBO for cutting Deadwood short after only three seasons.) With only three seasons of Bored to Death and two seasons of How to Make It in America, HBO has cut down two great shows, both still in their prime.
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The eleventh annual<|fim_middle|> the Christmas period here. | Padstow Christmas Festival is on the horizon, taking place from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th December. Paul is joining forces with Rick Stein and Nathan Outlaw to oversee four buzzing days of chef demos and delectable food, with a fairy-lit Padstow harbour setting the scene.
Over at Rojano's In The Square on Monday 10th December, celebrated London chefs and great friends of ours, Angela Hartnett and Neil Borthwick will be paying us a visit. Paul first met Angela and Neil whilst working under Gordon Ramsay and have continued to be such good friends of ours ever since. Four years after the first event we did with Angela and Neil, we'll be back again co-hosting and cooking up a six-course storm including pumpkin tortelli and confit beef. Alongside this, Enotria word wine will be sponsoring the event once again, with wine for the evening. We also have BBC Radio Cornwall's Daphne Skinnard attending, who will be there to introduce the chefs and do a Q&A during the evening.
All the proceeds are going towards Cornwall Air Ambulance's New Heli Appeal, which is a charity especially close to all of our hearts. It was the London Air Ambulance that arrived when Neil had a serious road accident in 2012 and were able to get him to hospital, aiding his recovery. This new Heli appeal is working to provide a next-generation air ambulance helicopter by April 2020, to enhance Cornwall Air Ambulance's vital work. With over 800 lifesaving missions taking place in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly every year, we're thrilled to be supporting this charity.
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About the Film: "Pressing On: The Letterpress Film", is a documentary about the 500-year-old craft of letterpress. Once essential to communication, the process is now in danger of being lost as its caretakers age. From self-proclaimed basement hoarders to the famed Hatch Show Print, Pressing On: The Letterpress Film explores the question: why has letterpress survived?
The documentary has been reviewed as beautifully capturing the art and technology of letterpress printing and preserving important voices in this craft for generations to come. Notable figures have lauded the film in the letterpress and design fields, such as Steven Heller, former art director at the New York Times, who stated, "'Pressing On' is an essential document not just about a revolutionary means of human interaction, but to savor the passion of its practitioners."
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Nissan's Sunderland success story: UK car manufacturing at its best
When Nissan set up a manufacturing outpost in Sunderland in 1986, the company had no idea of the seismic effect it would have on British industry. That particular area of the North East was a barren wasteland, with dying coal mining and ship building industries that had thrown thousands of workers on to the scrapheap.
Nissan took a step into the unknown, starting from nothing to build its first plant outside Japan with only 22 workers, in a region with no experience of auto manufacturing. In the first year of production, it built only 5,139 cars; today, the factory makes more than 10,000 a week and over half a million a year. In fact, the plant has now built 8,208,995 vehicles – and counting – since 1986.
Sunderland is the shining symbol of the resurgence of the British car industry. It's proven UK workers can match and beat the best in the world. The factory has become a lifeline for the North East of England, employing a 6,700-strong workforce of ex-miners and ship builders, alongside a generation of new, young workers who've been saved from the prospect of a life on the dole. And the Sunderland factory means even more to the British car components industry, where it's estimated to be responsible for a further 27,000 jobs.
Sunderland's seen non-stop growth for the past 29 years, and the frenetic pace shows no signs of slowing. This year, the plant is creating hundreds more jobs to build the new premium Infiniti Q30 and QX30. Once again, winning the £250million investment for the new car was thanks to the Sunderland workforce, who beat off competition from other Nissan plants around the world.
The formula for success on Wearside has been world-class quality and the constant shattering of production targets – and it's convinced Nissan to invest nearly £4billion in the plant. It's also why the company decided to build a state-of-the-art battery facility there, and to produce its cutting-edge Leaf electric car alongside its best-selling Qashqai and Juke on the factory lines.
Here, no one stands still – and every second counts, with a new car rolling out the door every 31 seconds. Kevin Fitzpatrick, the man now running the Nissan plant, epitomises the 'can-do' attitude of the Sunderland workforce, because he was one of the original 22 supervisors hired back in the mid-1980s.
On his way to the top, he's experienced first-hand the opportunities that have been offered by Nissan at Sunderland – opportunities he's grabbed. Kevin was a 25-year-old production engineer working at a depressed Newcastle mining equipment firm when he spotted the advert for supervisors with Nissan.
He recalls: "I wasn't impressed with my career prospects, there was no future in mining and I needed a change. But when I applied for one of the Nissan jobs, I didn't think I'd actually get it – I just thought I'd chuck my hat in the ring."
However, Kevin beat hundreds of other applicants to get one of the coveted jobs, and within two weeks he was in Japan for eight weeks' intensive training. "I'd never been abroad – only to Scotland," he says. "Going to Japan and working in a massive car plant was a huge cultural shock."
Kevin's never looked back, although he happily admits that he didn't envisage being boss of the entire operation. "I never imagined ending<|fim_middle|> supervisor – the Japanese word for continuous improvement – and he confirms that Sunderland is always pushing the boundaries.
Through the Kaizen system, workers come up with constant ideas and innovations to make life more efficient and less physically demanding on the production lines. These are ideas that can save the business a few thousand pounds or millions of pounds in efficiency improvements.
As Alan explains: "We never rest on our laurels. We have 'where we want to be' targets that keep pushing us. This place stretches you every day, but it's provided me and my family with an excellent lifestyle."
Sunderland's ability to consistently hit the toughest targets has seen the plant produce 500,000 cars a year for three consecutive years, and makes it the most productive car plant in the UK. The Angel of the North statue may be the gateway to the North East, but Nissan's Sunderland factory is the heart and lifeblood of the region – and one of the UK's greatest-ever industrial success stories.
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But as with many members of the Sunderland workforce, Kevin was a quick learner, and he found that hard work is rewarded with regular promotions – in his case, all the way to the top. He says the formula is simple: "You need energy and the right attitude to work at Sunderland.
"We never relax, and you have to be able to work under relentless pressure. It's not utopia; it's a fast, hard-working environment, and there is tough competition from factories around the world for every new car we win for Sunderland. But this plant has earned every new model by hard work."
Kevin has no doubt that Nissan has been crucial to the resurgence of the North East as an industrial region: "Nissan came here when we were at rock bottom. The mining and ship building industries had died. It was pretty brutal what happened here. It was desperate back in 1986; there were no jobs and no real future.
Nissan has been massively important to the region, it's helped give pride back to the people." It's been a lifeline for entire families, with fathers and sons such as Shaun and Thomas Clark working side-by-side. Shaun, 45, was one of the first production workers as a 17-year-old trainee maintenance technician in 1986. And he has no doubt what Nissan has meant to his family and the region.
He says: "Without Nissan, the North East would've been a disaster, a ghost town. The company's meant everything for me and my family. It was hard to get a job back in 1986, so I jumped at the chance. You're always pushed, and this place never stands still – you have to graft."
Shaun, who's worked his way up to be a maintenance team leader, was delighted when his son Thomas decided to take an apprenticeship at Nissan: "I had no reservations when he got a job; this is a good place to work. He has a real future."
Thomas, who's just completed his first year at college of a five-year apprenticeship as a trainee maintenance technician, like his dad before him, feels Nissan offers the prospect of a career with real opportunities. "I've always liked fixing things and I didn't want to go to university," he explains. "I wanted a job where I could be hands-on, so an apprenticeship seemed the right way to go."
He's now started working at the factory, and he's looking forward to the challenge. "There are plenty of opportunities with Nissan to progress and climb the ladder, and you get job security," he says.
Alan Bintcliffe, 52, is another worker who's benefited from the Nissan jobs lifeline, joining in 1987 after leaving the Coldstream Guards. He started on the line building the original Bluebird, and says he's seen constant changes ever since. Alan is now a Kaizen | 631 |
10 Art Exhibits to See This May
We reimagine memories.
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Sixty-nine year-old Fernando Belen Sena's life story could be great material for an MMK episode, but it's actually way better. He was born in Tondo and worked as a newsboy while studying. His talent for the arts was recognized early, which got him into free art workshops and a Fine Arts scholarship in college. Thankful for the opportunity given to him, he became a teacher and focused on depressed areas in the country as well as rehabilitation centers in Cavite and Davao City. The exhibition at Solaire features some of his latest works and art pieces by his students.
The exhibit runs until May 31 at The Shoppes Artway, G/F Solaire, 1 Asean Avenue, Entertainment City, Tambo, Parañaque City. For more information, visit Solaire's website.
Aptly titled •••, this solo exhibition by Issay Rodriguez explores the silences and spaces between expressions of art and words. Her works, mostly found objects, framed works on paper, embroidered pieces, and an art installation of books, indulge in the tension between the artist and the viewer.
Existence is a collaboration between textile artist Ged Merino and crochet artist Aze Ong as they do their own take on the mythology of the spider. The arachnid is often associated with creation, regarded in tales as weavers of the universe, and symbolizes resiliency in different environments. Existence likens the spider's life cycle to the emergence of life on earth.
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Acclaimed artists Toym Imao and Lilianna Manahan collaborate for Ayala Museum's interactive art installation featuring Muslim Mindanao culture. Manara, an Arabic word for minaret, features 23 minarets and lanterns showcasing textiles, wood and metal work, and even music from Southern Philippines. The piece hopes to raise awareness on the diversity of the Moro culture and serve as a call for unity in this country especially in these troubled times.
The exhibit runs until May 30 at the Ayala Museum, Makati Avenue corner De La Rosa Street, Greenbelt Park, Makati City. For more information, visit Ayala Museum's website.
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Grazing Light
Curator Liliane "Tats" Rejante Manahan presents a comprehensive survey of Alfonso Ossorio's (1916-1990) works from 1942 to 1989. Included are some of his early drawings, assemblages of objects he called "Congregations," and other colorful abstract paintings that showcase his technique and keen interest in various media. He's best known for "Last Judgement" (a.k.a. "Angry Christ"), a striking mural at the St. Joseph the Worker Church in Negros.
The exhibit runs until May 12 at Leon Gallery, G/F Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas corner Gamboa, Legazpi Village, Makati City. For more information, visit Leon Gallery's website.
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(SPOT.ph) Memory is such a crucial faculty of the mind—from the simplest things like walking, to the most complex needs as in completing required research. And yet, it is one of the trickiest parts of our humanity because memories can sometimes be altered, reimagined, and even lost.
In this month's roundup of exhibits, we look at how remembering brings us joy, sadness, and pain. We celebrate artists whose memories live on through their art, relive the past that's captured in photographs, and reflect on how far we've come as a society.
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Wawi Navarroza, known for her photographic works, presents her own take on the Greek mythological character named Medusa in a solo exhibition. Much like the Gorgon who can turn the uninformed gazer into stone, she captures the suspended moment of her travels across seas through large-format photographs. She reflects on the unending search for the metaphorical philosopher's stone beneath human activities, machinery, and the changing landscape of the world.
The exhibit runs until June 3 at Silverlens, 2263 Don Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City. For more information, visit Silverlens' website.
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Traveling on the Edges of Lost Maps
Artists Mariano Ching and Yasmin Sison explore the beauty and pain of traveling across various countries, especially when suspended in memory. With watercolor, Sison renders the travel photos of her maternal grandparents when they toured Europe and the U.S. in 1976. Ching, on the other hand, uses oil and watercolor on paper to recreate the crucial period of the previous world wars.
The exhibit runs until May 21 at MO_Space, 3/F MOs Design, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City. For more information, visit MO_Space's website.
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Purveyors of the Preferred View
Multi-disciplinary artist Iya Regalario's solo show criticizes the function of media and how it is often misused as a platform for propaganda, as well as the role of the Internet and social media in disseminating misinformation. She uses wood to expose the truth on political issues, current events, and inter- and intrapersonal relationships in today's society.
The exhibit runs until June 4 at Altro Mondo, Arte Contemporanea, 3/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City. For more information, visit Altro Mondo's website.
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Obra ni Val
UP Vargas Museum's retrospective on Carlos P. Valino, Jr. (1926-2008) presents the artist's expertise in figure drawing, historical paintings, and portraiture. Obra ni Val is a celebration of his life as a young boy from Nueva Ecija who survived the war, a Fine Arts scholar at the University of the Philippines-Diliman, and as a college professor for 33 years (with realist artists Fernando Amorsolo, Irineo Miranda, and Dominador Castañeda as some of his students).
The exhibit runs from May 12 to June 13 at 3/F Jorge B. Vargas Museum and Filipiniana Research Center, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Quezon City. For more information, visit UP Vargas Museum's Facebook page.
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Journey: Art: 50, Part 1: Work on Paper
Ivi Avellana-Cosio's (a.k.a. Ivi Ave) latest exhibition is a survey of her works in various media—print, watercolor, pastel, photography—throughout her 50 years in the art industry. Most of these feature her signature ethnic patterns, which are inspired from her travels across the globe.
The exhibit runs until May 18 at Archivo 1984 Gallery, Warehouse 1, 2135 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati. For more information, visit Archivo's website.
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RBS prints commemorative Ryder Cup bank note
Ryder Cup Europe and Royal Bank of Scotland have unveiled the design for the world's first ever commemorative Ryder Cup bank note.
The Ryder Cup note will be the first to contain the signature of CEO Ross McEwan, making it highly collectable for enthusiasts
The special edition £5 note, which can be used as normal currency anywhere in the UK, is highly unique in that it will be printed on Hybrid paper – a first for<|fim_middle|>io is available for pre-ordering now. It will be sold via the Ryder Cup website and at the merchandise pavilion during the event at Gleneagles from September 23 - 28, 2014.
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The mix of traditional cotton paper and polyester plastic materials will make the note more durable and resistant to tears or staining. Its design includes a see-through window in the shape of The Ryder Cup: a window feature on Hybrid banknote paper is also a European first.
The bank note comes in official Ryder Cup commemorative display packaging, and represents a proud host-nation tribute to one of the world's most prestigious golf competitions.
The Ryder Cup banknote will also be the first to contain the signature of RBS Chief Executive, Ross McEwan, making it highly collectable for bank note enthusiasts.
Richard Hills, Europe's Ryder Cup Director, said: "Bank notes are part of a stable of collectible items that people love to buy, or give as a gift, to commemorate major events. Sporting events don't come much bigger than The Ryder Cup and we know that many people will want that special memento to mark the time it came to Scotland.
"It'll make a great gift for someone – particularly ticket holders, for whom there is a space within the folio package for their ticket to sit on display, too."
The bank note was designed and developed by Royal Bank of Scotland as part of the bank's ongoing commitment to Scottish golf. The first notes are already being printed by specialist German firm Giesecke & Devrient, and the official commemorative packages are ready for pre-order via the Ryder Cup website at £20.
Although the notes are legal currency, they will not be in general circulation.
Ken Barclay, RBS' Chairman in Scotland said: "RBS has a long history of issuing commemorative bank notes and supporting golf in Scotland and it means a lot to be able to mark The Ryder Cup's arrival here for the first time in over 40 years.
"Golf contributes in so many ways to Scotland's economy and wider communities, and we are proud to show our support through the launch of this note. RBS supports golf clubs all over Scotland and we are also committed to ClubGolf, the Ryder Cup legacy programme, which has enjoyed phenomenal success with over 300,000 children introduced to golf since the launch in 2003."
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Bricks are for hope and inspiration, but also reminder of hard journey.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Vineyard House Creates Path to Solid Ground
Steve Myrick
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 4:22pm
The pathway to the administration offices of Vineyard House, the Island's sober living community, is paved with bricks. Some are part of a fund raising drive, inscribed by the families who donated money. Others are an incentive, given to residents as a reward for one year of sobriety.
Some of the bricks are quite poignant. One reads, "Thank you Vineyard House. We have our son back."
Others express gratitude for the people who have worked so hard, like the one in honor of Hazel Teagan, a nurse who has helped hundreds of people struggling with addiction. It was given by Dana Anderson, a former president of the board of directors.
Still other bricks are an inspiration, like the simple message that says, "4/24/80 Cheryl." It was the day she got sober.
New campus is one year old and houses both men and women. — Mark Alan Lovewell
The path, like everything else at Vineyard House, is "a way home."
Founded in 1997, the Vineyard House serves as transitional housing for people coming out of recovery programs who are not quite ready to take on the risk of relapse, or for anyone who needs a safe, supportive home until they can get their feet back on the ground. One year after opening the doors to the new campus in Vineyard Haven, some surprising things are happening to the men and women who call Vineyard House home for a while. Many surprises are good, some are alarming.
Mark Jenkins, president of the board of directors for the past decade, said the goal of the new facility was to create an environment where people wanted to stay longer, improving their chance of staying sober.
"That's what's happened," Mr. Jenkins said. "It's not just the physical environment, although that's part of it, but it's the improved self-esteem people have being in that environment. When new guys come in, guys take care of them. They point them<|fim_middle|> we can to tell them we would love for you to stay, this is how you're going to stay sober and stay safe. We've seen two deaths (recently) of people who chose a different way. It doesn't have to happen. This really is a place of miracles. You just have to stay with it."
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Dana Anderson, Honolulu
Oceans of gratitude for the great, steadfast work of Vineyard House and blessings to all who live and work there. Happy NEW year, indeed.
December 28, 2015 - 1:04pm
Prudy Burt, West Tisbury
I am so impressed with all the folks involved with Vineyard House, from the builders of the new campus, the staff, and most of all, the residents who work hard every day to maintain their sobriety. I don't understand nor agree with the Gazette's decision not to print the names of the two residents interviewed for this piece. Both gave permission to use their names, indeed both appeared to want their names used. How then is it the right of the Gazette to not do so? Let them be proud of their accomplishment, they deserve every bit of it, and let them be an example to others who may be fighting the same battle.
Editors, Vineyard Gazette
Thank you for asking. Vineyard House adheres to the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, which has a tradition of asking individuals not to identify themselves in the media and asks the media's cooperation in not using full names. You can read more about AA's rationale for this here: http://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/pressmedia/. The Gazette has a longstanding practice of abiding by AA's request for personal anonymity. On a small island, even the use of first names could be identifiable.
December 29, 2015 - 10:38am
Anonymous , Edgartown
I applaud you for respecting the traditions of AA. Too many times people's names are used in the paper and more so with Social Media. The tradition of anonymity is sacred to those of us with long term sobriety and hopefully with newer members. It is the core of our freedom to heal.
Water Tasting Event Celebrates Hard Work of Staying Sober
On Thursday evening, Vineyard House hosted its 21st annual Water Tasting By The Sea benefit at...
Water Tasting Supports Vineyard House
On Thursday, July 19, Vineyard House will hold their 21st annual Water Tasting By the Sea.
Vineyard House Celebrates 20 Years With Water Tasting by the Sea
Water sparkled all around at the Friedman estate overlooking the Oyster Pond in Edgartown Thursday... | in the right direction, often they'll give them a few bucks. It's an amazing dynamic. It's so heartening."
Not so heartening, is the age of people who need Vineyard House services. Currently the age of the residents ranges from 18 to 62, and it's getting younger all the time, according to Dawn Bellante-Holand, who is the managing director of the campus. She said the staff once primarily helped people addicted to alcohol, but now see many people addicted to prescription narcotics or heroin, or a combination of several drugs.
"We've been seeing a much younger population," she said. "The difference in ages is really something that's remarkable, and that's been happening over the last five years."
There is still a new feeling to the Vineyard House campus. The shingles aren't quite weathered yet. Inside, the kitchen still has a new building shine.
Vineyard House managing director Dawn Bellante-Holand. — Mark Alan Lovewell
A resident is preparing dinner, one of the chores he is assigned. Though he said he is proud of his recovery, and did not mind that his name was used, the Gazette will not reveal his identity.
"You can't go hungry in our house. You walk in, you don't have anything, if you smoke you'll have a pack of cigarettes, you'll have rides always. You will always have food until you get on your feet, and somebody will find you a job," he said. "What we do here is the pay it forward thing. You are responsible for the next person who comes in, you do the same exact thing."
He was quick to point out that the spotless kitchen was not cleaned up just for visitors. He said the residents take pride in the new building. He runs down the planned activities posted on a communal bulletin board, including game night, Karaoke night, bowling excursions and yoga classes. Keeping busy helps recovery.
"Since it's a gift, I respect that, and I do my best," he said.
The Vineyard House is set up to provide structure. In the first month, there are restrictions and requirements. There is a strict curfew, and residents are required to attend 12-step programs, one every day at the beginning of their stay. As the months pass, the restrictions are relaxed. Everyone is required to work, and they have to pay rent.
A tall Christmas tree brightens the common area on the first floor of the men's building, where all 17 beds were filled this week. The holidays can be a fragile time for someone recovering from addiction, especially for residents who have families.
Residents keep busy with routines and chores such as cooking dinner. — Mark Alan Lovewell
"The damage we have inflicted on our families, leaves some sour taste," the resident said. "Those are the ones you hurt the most, the ones you love the most."
There are seven beds in a separate building for women, with five residents at the moment. The house manager for the past four years, was once a resident, struggling to overcome her own addiction. The Gazette will keep her name private also, though she, too, said she was proud of her recovery.
She keeps order, enforces curfews, administers random drug and alcohol screening, and passes on her experience. She said she doesn't see her job as a duty.
"It's kind of enjoyable, watching these women come in and doing a few simple things to help them follow the guidelines," she said. "It goes far beyond that. I think I get more from it than they do sometimes."
She said women face many of the same pressures as men while trying to beat addiction. But some pressures are different, including responsibility for children.
"They're either struggling to get them back, or struggling for visitation," the house manager said. "They usually borrow money to pay for the first week's rent and their security deposit, which is a little bit of a chunk of change."
Vineyard House residents can stay as long as 18 months, and the staff recommends that everyone stay at least six months. One of the most difficult pressures is the urge to leave early, before the routine of structure and sobriety becomes second nature.
That brick pathway is a reminder of those perils. It serves as reinforcement and inspiration, a place to make tributes permanent, and a place to set goals. There is also another category of bricks in the path, those which serves as memorials.
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James Joyce - Ulysses (2 Soliloquies) (Audiobook)
Read by E. G. Marshall & Siobhan McKenna (Abridged: 53mins)
Ulysses is a seminal novel by the Irish writer James Joyce that has had a great impact on the modernist movement. Indeed, for many critics, the novel has established most of the conventions of modern fiction and has become one of its fundamental references. After being serialized in magazines, Ulysses was first collected and published in 1922.
The narrative, which is set in the Irish capital Dublin, follows the two principal characters of Leopold Bloom and Stephen Ded<|fim_middle|> discussed and reflected upon ranging from Irish history and nationalism to anti-Semitism, art, literature, sexual desire, marital infidelity, death, religion and theology.
In each episode, Joyce draws parallels between his own story and Homer's classic epic poem The Odyssey, often borrowing the names of its heroes and places and invoking its main themes. Joyce's novel is marked by experimentation, the extensive use of symbolism, figures of speech, allusive language, metaphorical language and parody.
It is also in Ulysses that Joyce develops his now famous narratorial technique known as "the stream of consciousness" where the character's thoughts are naturally presented without any attempt at interrupting them or rearranging them.
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Paul Golata of Mouser Electronics shows off a 1/16th size replica of a 3D printed car. He gave the opening keynote "The Future of the Aftermarket" at the AASA 2018 Technology Conference On Oct. 1.
With the amount of change coming to the automotive aftermarket, the industry better be ready to take on the change. It's coming, and coming fast, one industry expert told attendees at a recent conference.
Paul Golata, senior technology specialist at Mouser Electronics, gave the opening keynote at the 2018 Technology Conference, presented by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), where he warned that the aftermarket needs to figure out a plan to take on disruptive innovation with products and in traditional processes.
He urged attendees in Clearwater, Fla., at the beginning of October to think about what will become ubiquitous tomorrow that today doesn't seem so. Take cell phones as an example, he said. When they first came out, who would have thought almost everyone would have one in their pocket? Who would have even thought that 15 years ago?
"It's important to make sure we know what is coming and prepare for it," Golata said.
He also noted that it's important for suppliers to be flexible and able to adapt to change.
"Are<|fim_middle|> has a new location for 2019: The Henry in Dearborn, Mich. | you prepared to give exactly what the customer wants?" he asked.
Autonomous vehicles, for example, are coming and will be part of the landscape, he added. It won't happen until crashes stop, but they will come and preparations need to be made.
The conference also included sessions on self-healing software, what the aftermarket should be worried about in Washington, a presentation on augmented reality and tracks that focused on marketing, information technology and heavy duty.
Attendees also got to take part in hands-on live demonstrations of AR during the conference.
Also announced at the conference was that Patrick Enniss, product development manager at Mann+Hummel, will serve as the 2019 chairman of the Technology Council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (ATC). Dave Haun, director of product data services, Gates Corp., joined the board as its newest governor.
Brent Berman, director of training and consumer experience at Federal-Mogul, serves on the board as an ex-officio member.
The Council's next gathering is its annual Spring Meeting, scheduled in conjunction with the 2019 AASA Vision Conference on April 3. The ATC Spring Meeting will be held Thursday, April 4. The event | 251 |
Talkhouse Playlist: Rod Argent's (The Zombies) Musical History
The Zombies take a look back and celebrate the future.
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The legendary English rock pioneers the Zombies have been having a great year. In addition to recording a Talkhouse Music Podcast with Hollis Brown after releasing their new album Still Got That Hunger (in 2015), the group is closing out the year with a couple of big announcements. Songwriter and singer Rod Argent put together this playlist to celebrate. Enjoy!
–Dave Lucas, Talkhouse Marketing Manager
This has been such a great year for us, starting from the point where Billboard actually phoned us while we were on tour to tell us our new album, Still Got That Hunger, had made the top one hundred album sales chart! The first top one hundred entry in fifty years as the Zombies. We had a terrific touring year, too. We loved being able to play lots of our new material to enthusiastic audiences, along with all the classics, of course.
Now, just twelve months later, we've received our second fantastic piece of news: our second nomination for induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Everything crossed now for second time lucky… Thanks so much to everyone who has supported us, and continues to support us so brilliantly!!
Yes – "Yours Is No Disgrace"
I loved most of Yes' output, and of course all the slightly later stuff with Rick Wakeman, but I'll never forget the impact of hearing them for the first time. They were supporting Janis Joplin at The Royal Albert Hall in London, and played these live. I was bowled over and bought the album the very next day.
The Cars – "Just What I Needed"
I like this because it's a great example of their trademark pulsing sound, and it's just a beautifully constructed pop record.
The Cars – "Drive"
One of those really magical records that stands alone. Emotionally successful in its sound, performance and musical content. And I can't forget how enormously moving it was when married to the Ethiopian footage on the U.K. Live Aid footage.
Joan Baez – "Diamonds and Rust"
Joan mostly covered other artists' material, but I find this song, one of her own compositions, charming and touching in the way it recalls her relationship with the young Bob Dylan
Chaka Khan – "I Feel for You"
Just a great groove and a great record. How can you lose with a Prince song sung by Chaka Khan and including Stevie Wonder's harmonica?
Journey – "Don't Stop Believing"
Iconic voice, great song and a sound that sums up the eighties!
Electric Light Orchestra – "Mr. Blue Sky"
The song that, I feel, best captures the band's original ambition: to take off from the Beatles' later material characterised by songs such as "I Am the Walrus," fusing real orchestral instruments successfully with traditional rock & roll. A beautifully inventive arrangement and a record that sounds like nobody else.
The Zombies – "Time of the Season"
This is a song that means so much to me. It came right at the end of our first incarnation in the sixties, and went on to be a chart-topping record in most countries in the world … It's now one of the most played British records ever on U.S. radio.
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Watch: Looking at Occupy Wall Street From<|fim_middle|> contributed footage to "99%: The Occupy Wall Street Collaborative Film," a doc that covers the causes and implications of the 2011 movement. The film had its world premiere at Sundance back in January, and its trailer has hit the web on the cusp of its theatrical release and broadcast premiere next month. The doc features everyone from activists taking part in the movement to detractors of it to political and financial experts, all of whom help craft a unique and multi-faceted portrait of the various hardships and complications of our current economic system, and what went on to inspire such dramatic courses of action.
"99%" hits theaters on September 6, and will air on Participant's new cable network Pivot on Tuesday, September 17.
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What follows is Susan Roe-Finlay's presentation of the 2009 Paul LeJeune Volunteer Service Award.
It is a pleasure to present this year's Paul LeJeune Volunteer Service Award. This is the ninth year that MCIC is recognizing a volunteer that has contributed greatly to MCIC.
Paul was a powerful advocate for people with disabilities in Canada and internationally. He maintained a strong vision of what it means to live independently. In addition to his work with MCIC, he volunteered with many other organizations, which you can find in listed on the yellow sheet in your AGM folder.
This year's recipient of the Paul LeJeune Volunteer Service Award is a long serving and dedicated volunteer to MCIC.
This year's recipient was raised in Winnipeg, and his involvement with MCIC has spanned all 4 decades of MCIC's existence! He has served on the board from 1978 - 1986 and then again 1988-1992 and then again 2006-2008. He was President in 1990-1992 and again in 2007-2008. He also served on the Overseas Projects Committee in the 80's and 90's. This year's recipient of the Paul LeJeune Volunteer Service Award is Robert Granke.
Bob is currently the Executive Director of the Canadian Lutheran World Relief. He previously worked for CLWR from 1977 - 1992, first as Development Education Manager, and then Project Manager.
Bob left CLWR in 1992 to work for the Canadian Hunger Foundation in Ottawa, where he worked for 5 years. He returned to Winnipeg and worked as General Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran<|fim_middle|> MCIC. Now over the course of Bob's work, he has to travel a lot. Many, many international trips, and apparently, and we have witnesses - Bob has been known to wake up in the middle of the night and listen to Winnipeg Blue Bomber games on the internet. Yes Bob is a long time Bomber Fan.
Each year when we present this award we try to think of a gift that would have meaning to the recipient. This year's gift is a little different than previous years, but we think Paul would have approved, given Paul's love of sports and his involvement in the development of Quad Rugby.
On behalf of the Board of MCIC it is my great honour to present the 2009 Paul LeJeune Volunteer Service Award to Robert Granke. | Church in Canada for 5 years, at which time he moved to Geneva to work for the Lutheran World Federation as their World Service Director. Bob returned to Winnipeg in 2005 to lead the Canadian Lutheran World Relief as their Executive Director.
Bob is a little bit like the cat that came back. He just could not stay away and MCIC has benefited greatly from his long involvement over the years.
We have come to learn that Bob is also a very dedicated fan of another organization based here in Winnipeg besides CLWR and | 106 |
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<|fim_middle|> A test drive video and walk-around video are presented below.
Auction Ended December 18, 2020 at 12:25PM PT
10,342 views | 499 watchers | Bid To $16,000 On 12/18/20$16,000 Ended
Seller: MalamutAutoMuseum
Location: Newbury Park, California 91320
Chassis: 62503999
41k Kilometers (~25k Miles) Shown, TMU
684cc Two-Stroke Twin
Rear-Hinged Doors
Thermosyphon Cooling System
Metallic Gray-Green Paint
Brown/White Striped Velour Upholstery
Semaphore Turn Signals
This 1953 DKW F89 Meisterklasse is an example of the first passenger car manufactured by the reformed Auto Union brand following the Second World War, and joined the seller's museum collection approximately five years ago. Power is from a 684cc two-stroke twin paired with a four-speed manual transmission featuring an underhand shifter. The car is finished in metallic gray over a brown pinstriped interior and features rear-hinged doors, a thermosiphon cooling system, independent front suspension, four-wheel drum brakes, and semaphore turn signals. The electrical system was serviced in preparation for sale. This DKW is offered with a clean California title in the seller's name.
The car has been repainted in metallic gray-green and features rear-hinged doors as well as a body-colored grille and bumpers with bright trim and overriders. Paint imperfections are shown on the right front fender, and cracking is visible in the body rubber. The seller has serviced the electrical system, including repair of the semaphore turn signals.
Body-colored 15″ steel wheels are fitted with chrome trim rings and DKW-branded hubcaps, and are mounted with 165-section Widetrack radial tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel drums, and the independent front suspension features a transverse leaf spring. In preparation for sale the selling dealer serviced the braking system to correct for leaks and refinished the wheels.
The seats and interior panels are upholstered in brown and white striped velour accented by gray carpets. Imperfections are shown on the wood dash, and close-up photos of the upholstery and trim are provided in the gallery.
A 120-km/h speedometer and a clock flank horizontal temperature and fuel level gauges. Approximately 41k kilometers (~25k miles) are shown on the five-digit odometer, 100 kilometers of which were added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown. The underhand shifter for the four-speed transmission exits through the upper dash.
The 684cc two-stroke twin was factory rated at 23 horsepower and is mounted ahead of the gravity-fed thermosiphon water cooling system. The shift rod passes through the upper radiator tank. The seller serviced the fuel system in preparation for sale. A cold-start video is viewable here.
Power is sent to the front wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle. Additional photos of the underside show the floors, chassis, and suspension components. | 639 |
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Lufkin High School student takes 2nd place in Congressional Art Competition
Darah Lawrence Interview
By Christian Terry | December 10, 2020 at 3:07 PM CST - Updated December 11 at 2:44 AM
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A Lufkin High School senior has taken 2nd place in a Congressional Art Competition.
Darah Lawrence was initially selected as one of seven finalists in the 1st Congressional<|fim_middle|>. Once you said I made top seven, I was like, 'If I get honorable mention, it'll be fine," Lawrence said.
Congressman Gohmert also shared a video announcing the winners. He also released a statement.
"This year's Congressional Art Competition winners are absolutely phenomenal." As we watch more and more schools eliminate art programs due to the increasing emphasis on 'testing,' it brought me great joy to view all of the wonderful entries from 40 talented students from 22 schools located in the First Congressional District."
"The arts play such a significant role in spurring creativity and innovation in our children's lives, and science shows that art and music have a positive effect on their social, emotional and cognitive developments. It should come as no surprise that some of the greatest thinkers in the world have also been artists."
"I'd like to thank all of the students for sharing their works of art and I commend them for pursuing their talents and dreams. While we were unable to gather this year as we usually do, hosting this contest virtually enabled even more people to view and appreciate the artwork than if we had held an in-person event."
"We also owe a debt of gratitude to our teachers who encourage and mentor these wonderful students to grow in their talents and abilities and to our judges who put their valuable time and effort into carefully analyzing each entry."
First place winner was Hayley Jasper of Hawkins High School and third place was Bea Canlas of Carthage High School.
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Lawrence said when she first heard about the competition, it piqued her interest.
"I was very excited about it because last year I didn't really get the opportunity to submit a bunch of art into competitions and stuff," she said.
Darah's artwork titled "Looking for Love" was created with graphite and ink and will be hung in Congressman Louie Gohmert's office in Washington D.C.
"Looking for Love" by Darah Lawrence (Source: KTRE)
Lawrence said the piece was originally made for the Houston Livestock Show last year.
"I actually had previously made that longhorn for the Houston Livestock Show last year and it didn't advance how I wanted it to and so I was like maybe I can give it to them and we can see what happens, so luckily I already had that," Lawrence said.
She said she is satisfied with getting 2nd place.
"I'm excited. I'm satisfied with second | 197 |
30,000 tickets sold so far for The Clash
Bath Rugby is delighted to announce that 30,000 tickets have now been sold for The Clash, which will see the Club take on arch-rivals Leicester Tigers at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 8th April.
With over three months until the game, the ticket sales to date have shown great support from all followers of Bath Rugby – from Season Ticket Holders to those who enjoy a casual day at the rugby, and also a wider audience in London and the South East.
"We are very pleased with how the initial sales have gone for The Clash, and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has got behind us and booked their tickets for what promises to be an exciting day at the home of English rugby," commented Tarquin McDonald, Manging Director at Bath Rugby.
"We are planning a great day out for people of all ages to enjoy, and at its heart will be another battle between two historic rugby foes. It will be a fantastic, affordable family day-out – a family of four can come for as little as £40."
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Adjoining the stadium 'The Forum' - a three-zoned mini-city - will bring the Best of Bath to Twickenham, with a feast of food and drink, stage acts, players past and present, the 'Tunnel of Noise' on a grander scale and a host of family entertainment.
Within the stadium itself, a pre-match show featuring music and pyrotechnics will build as the players enter the arena for the onset of what promises to be one of the classic rugby clashes of the season.
For tickets to see Bath Rugby take on Leicester Tigers, please click here | pleased to announce that the next tier of the stadium is now available to purchase, with tickets for the Middle Tier of the East Stand on sale now.
The first non-London club to put on a home Aviva Premiership game at the traditional home of English rugby, The Clash will be a showcase event for Bath Rugby.
With a scintillating game of rugby at the heart of the day, a whole host of family entertainment is being planned for before and after the | 94 |
Historical places and writing
Units and statistics
Sittingbourne, Kent
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In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Sittingbourne like this:
SITTINGBOURNE, a town and a parish in Milton district, Kent. The town stands on Watling-street, on Milton creek, and on the London, Chatham, and Dover railway, at the junction of the S. and Sheerness railway, contiguous to Milton, 10 miles ESE of Chatham; was anciently a ba1ting-place for pilgrims to Canterbury; entertained Henry V., on his return to England after Agincourt; was the favourite resting-place of George I. ...
and George II. on their way to Hanover; numbers among its natives Theobald, the hero of the "Dunciad;'' was incorporated by Elizabeth to have a mayor and jurats, and to send members to parliament; made little or no use of its parliamentary franchise; is now a seat of petty sessions and county courts, and a polling place; consists chiefly of one long old street, and several shorter<|fim_middle|>ging for oysters; and a weekly newspaper is published.—The parish comprises 1,008 acres. Real property, £15,944. Pop. in 1851, 2,897; in 1861, 4,301. Houses, 829. The head living is a vicarage, and that of Trinity is a p. curacy, in the diocese of Canterbury. Values were undergoing rearrangement in 1868. Patron, the Archbishop.
Sittingbourne through time
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robot revolution
How DARPA, The Secretive Agency That Invented The Internet, Is Working To Reinvent It
The agency has launched a program that takes advantage of the computing resources of smartphones, tablets, connected vehicles, IoT endpoints, and more.
[Photo: Flickr user Mark Eslick]
By Mark Wallace 6 minute Read
Is the internet becoming obsolete?
The government agency that invented the network that runs the world seems to think so. So the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched a program aimed at "completely rethinking how to network and compute" by taking advantage of the computing resources that have begun to saturate the world around us in the<|fim_middle|>'t really changed at all."
Updating that core technology, according to DARPA, will require overhauling the very stuff that knits the internet together: its protocols. "Melding computing into communication is a dramatic rethink of the models and architectures we have become accustomed to," says Jonathan Smith, DARPA's program manager for DCOMP. The TCP/IP protocols, in use since the early 1980s, are good for getting information from one place to another, but that's no longer enough.
"DCOMP is a radical departure from conventional network architectures," Smith told me in an email. What DCOMP envisions is "the opportunistic use of network-embedded computing resources," he says. Rather than thinking of the devices on the networks as nothing more than nodes that pass information from source to destination, DCOMP sees them also as distributed computing resources that can be dynamically reallocated in real time, depending on the changing needs of the current mission set. Imagine every cell phone, smart thermostat, fitness tracker, and game console in your house contributing their spare cycles to help process the video you're trying to upload, or educate the machine learning algorithm that runs your AI personal assistant. When a dispersed computing network wants to borrow your phone, in other words, it's going to be doing a lot more than sending a text.
On the battlefield, where soldiers may not have reliable access to the internet, being able to dynamically share computing and communications resources can be a matter of life and death. And the volume of those resources is only growing. "I think the ubiquity of devices and wearables on the battlefield really is a leading indicator of how things are going to evolve there," says Peter Levine, a general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, which has invested in battlefield technology companies like Shield AI and others. "The human-to-device ratio may be one human to 100 devices, or one human to 1,000 devices. Understanding how that information is processed and utilized will be an interesting next equation that will likely need to be solved."
A Self-Aware Network
"Today at the edge you have very capable computing devices, and there's a lot more data you have access to, a lot more cameras, and when you talk about soldiers, there are [unmanned aerial vehicles], and a lot of other sensors," Mouchtaris says.
To understand how and when to allocate all those devices' computing and communications power, the network will need to be able to examine itself, to a certain extent. "We're working on creating a network which can sense very quickly what's going on in the network, and can react very quickly because it's programmable," he continues. Though the work is still in the design phase, Mouchtaris envisions a set of protocols that will change on the fly to better support current needs and conditions in the field.
"If you have video to process and send, you want the network to behave differently than for distributed computation or if you just want to send voice or big files," he says. "Especially on the battlefield, the capacity of network links changes very quickly. Vehicles move around, soldiers move around, they get into places they can't access the network. The protocols should automatically adapt."
One of the challenges, Mouchtaris says, is to help the network avoid navel-gazing. "When you try to make things adaptable, there's a lot of work you want to do to check how things are," he says. "That generates a lot of overhead. You want to very quickly find out about what's changing in the network and adapt quickly, but you don't want to flood the network with requests for information about what's going on."
[Photo: DARPA]
Tapping Inventors For A Reinvention
While field deployment won't happen for a couple of years, expect the technology to find its way from the military to commercial use before long—provided it works as advertised. So will we all need to switch from the internet to DCOMP once it's in place? DARPA's Smith says the more likely outcome is that "DCOMP will first find service as an overlay on the IP internet, and if the overlay's advantages are compelling (as were the internet's), the overlay's features will gradually be added to the underlying infrastructure."
"There have been several revolutions in communications and network topology, but in terms of mobile communications, this is the next one," says Kevin Kelly, CEO of LGS Innovations, which is also working on networking technologies for the program.
Both LGS and Vencore have their origins in the storied Bell Laboratories, which is credited with inventing or developing everything from the laser to the Unix operating system, some of the earliest transistors, and information theory itself. Many of these developments, of course—including Unix and the transistor—were built on earlier work, and DCOMP will be no different. "It's not practical to design a solution that requires 100% innovation," Kelly says. "We're challenging our folks to find practical and efficient ways to utilize as much current technology as possible, and invent in a sequential manner the technologies that are needed to enable the ultimate solutions."
"Even though DCOMP is in its early stages, it promises to be transformational," Smith says. Mouchtaris agrees. "What we're talking about with dispersed computing is a completely new internet technology that's much more suitable to today's environment, and future environments," he says. "It's hard to predict what great new things will be possible, but we're working on an infrastructure that provides a much more advanced internet than today, and which will hopefully fuel the next generation of apps that will change the world."
At Andreessen Horowitz, Levine is looking for similar developments: "I'm waiting for the entrepreneur to come in who blows us away with the idea that there's some next thing that needs to be done relative to [dispersed computing]. I don't really know what it is yet, but when I see it I'll let you know."
Mark Wallace has written for The New York Times Magazine, Wired, Salon, and many others. He lives in San Francisco.
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DARPA's Dispersed Computing program (or DCOMP, as it's known) adds another moniker to the set of emerging technologies that includes fog computing, edge computing, and distributed computing. DCOMP takes these paradigms one step further, however, and envisions a network that is able to borrow processing and communications resources from its many nodes as and when needed to accomplish whatever task its users might throw at it.
While today's internet is fine for everything from liking pictures of your BFF's breakfast to swaying elections, the Department of Defense, which runs DARPA, will point the DCOMP program at transforming the battlefield first, enabling warfighters to collect, transmit, and process information even in situations where access to a remote data or operations centers—or even a reliable laptop computer—cannot be counted on.
The military now relies on networked information processing more heavily than ever before. And leadership at the highest levels of the Pentagon is said to be focused on an overarching strategy that seeks to connect all the military's devices—from the most basic sensor on the front lines to tanks, aircraft, and specialized devices in the field, to overseas operation centers and massive data stores back home—into a single networked organism in which any node is able to share, access, and act on information that is global in scope (given the right security clearance, of course).
But such a concept relies on a communications and processing network that can handle such a dynamic mission. And the internet, arguably, can't.
[Photo: Flickr user Pierre]
A Radical Departure
"Today's network is pretty static," says Petros Mouchtaris, president of Vencore Labs, which is exploring programmable networks for DARPA as part of the DCOMP program. "The computing capabilities we have in our hands, at what we call the edge of the network, have really changed dramatically since the internet was invented. At same time, the core technology of the internet hasn | 415 |
MINSTER — Eighth grade student Nate Hanson, son of Joe and April Hanson, has been named champion of the 2019 "school-level" National Geography Bee at Minster Elementary School.
This "school-level" Bee is part of the National Geographic GeoBee, which is an educational competition designed for any public, private, or home school in the U.S.<|fim_middle|> the second runner-up spot.
Other participants included fifth-graders Ben Meyer, Bryce Prenger, and David Rowell; sixth-graders Keri Heckman, Sarah Carney, and Lexi Hanson; seventh-graders Ryan Halpin and Keetan Sharp; and eighth-grader Drew Belcher.
Hanson will now take an online geography exam to determine eligibility for the state competition. The results of this exam should be returned within a few weeks.
You can brush up on your geography skills by going online, at www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee. The site posts five new questions daily from past National Geographic Bees. | and its territories.
The Bee was held on Jan. 11, and included participants from grades fifth through eighth.
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The new generation engines combine added power with lower fuel consumption but they often demand tailored motor oil solutions. Neste Oil responds to this challenge by developing better lubricant formulations.
More performance, lower<|fim_middle|> Oils is well equipped to take up the challenges ahead for the benefit of its customers and partners, say Guinot. | fuel consumption levels, smaller engines, and less emissions. Consumers and legislators pose demands that vehicle manufacturers must meet.
To offer their optimal performance, new gasoline and diesel motors and their emission cleaning systems require customized lubricating oils. With top tier and premium class lubricants based on Neste Oils Very High Viscosity Index (VHVI) base oils, even the most demanding engines will purr as intended by their manufacturers.
"We create our lubrication oil recipes or formulations based on engine-specific data provided by the vehicle manufacturers together with the manufacturers of additives. The oils must have a top-notch performance under both high and low temperatures, their viscosity must be optimal, and they must prevent friction, wear, and corrosion in the engine and secure the function of emission cleaning system during the warranty time which may be as long as 700 000 kilometers," explains Kari Kulmala, who is in charge of the technical development and OEM Liaison for commercial vehicles at Neste Oil Base Oils.
Low emissions and especially low fuel consumption are currently at the very top of vehicle manufacturers' wish list.
"Fuel consumption can be reduced by decreasing the friction between the different parts of an engine. This is possible by using Group III base oils in combination with the right additives which improve the properties of the lubricant," says Thomas Guinot, who is in charge of the marketing and technology services at Neste Oil Base Oils.
Neste Oil's over fifteen years of experience in the development and production of high-class Group III NEXBASE® base oils is a great starting point for cooperation with additive manufacturers.
This advantage is further emphasized by the fact that the technical requirements become stricter with each new generation of engines. In the market, a special competitive edge of Neste Oil and its additive manufacturer partners is the larger selection of formulations compared to most competitors. The partners highly value the cooperation with Neste Oil.
"Infineum has been working in partnership with base oil suppliers for more than a decade to co-develop high performance market general products. By pro-actively sharing our views of the market trends and combining our complementary technical knowledge, we have successfully co-developed cost effective solutions responding to new market challenges. As complexity increases, closer collaboration will facilitate development of simple solutions to meet tougher specifications."says Yannick Jullien, Regional Executive Market Manager –EMEA at Infineum.
The development of formulations is speeded up not only by the stricter emission limits of new engine models but also by different types of fuels. Fuels manufactured from renewable raw materials or ethanol pose different requirements for lubricants than fossil fuels. Preventing corrosion and treating impurities generated in the engine are more important.
New industry specifications and equipment manufacturers future requirements force the lubricants industry to develop more complex and higher quality products. Neste Oil Base | 570 |
COULD CALIFORNIA DRIED PLUMS BE THE NEXT KALE?
Sacramento, Calif.—December 17, 2014— Food trend prognosticators cite multiple reasons for the meteoric rise in popularity of kale in recent years, but most agree that the leafy green benefitted from being a 'superfood' and a versatile culinary ingredient. Both chefs and nutritionists got behind kale—formerly a wallflower in the vegetable world —and catapulted it to culinary stardom. The same forces are currently gathering behind dried plums (aka prunes), and it's not a stretch to think that it might be this 'superfruit's' day in the sun.
Chefs throughout the world have long used dried plums in both sweet and savory dishes. These culinary artists often use dried plums to balance other flavors in stews, meat entrées, stuffed pork loin, among other delicious fare. For years, dried plum purée has been used to improve the texture of baked goods, giving brownies, muffins and rolls a moist taste while reducing fat. This trend isn't slowing down anytime soon.
California Bakery is thriving amid a weak economy in Italy. Maybe it's because the bakery specializes in breads, cakes and bagels with prunes. Yes, bagels. Not historically Roman fare. Or is it because the Golden State has such strong brand appeal? From its pioneering food trends to deep agricultural roots to laid-back surfers, even the Italians want to do a bit of California dreaming and see what the fuss is all about.
The use of dried plums is exploding in interesting ways. Dried plums are being spotted on the menus of some of the trendiest restaurants in foodcentric cities across the country, like San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Austin, Brooklyn, Washington D.C., and New York. At the quaint Gitane in San Francisco, Chef Jason Tuley stuffs dried plums with goat cheese and wraps them in prosciutto with a citrus gastrique and calls these appetizers, bonbons. New York City neighborhood favorite Brooklyn Steak Co. uses prunes as a reduction sauce in its tongue-in-cheek dinner entrée to give it a sweet and sour taste. Russian restaurant Mari Vanna, known as the Washington Capitals' hockey player Alex Ovechkin's favorite hot spot, offers a beet salad with walnuts and dried plums.
AQ, based in San Francisco, was named among the top new restaurants in 2<|fim_middle|> adds a dose of nutritional value and delicious taste to your meals. Creating a dried plum purée serves as a natural fat replacement to reduce calories (one serving is four to five dried plums and are less than 100 calories) without losing flavor or texture. You might even agree that it improves it.
Using dried plum purée, Bonci created these Plumkins, a healthier muffin, but still flavorful. Dried plums are naturally sweet and low in fat and sodium, plus cholesterol free and a source of potassium and fiber. Research also suggests dried plums help support healthy bones. A clinical trial found that dried plums improve bone mineral density (BMD) in post-menopausal women, and additional research found that dried plums restore bone in animal models of hormone deficiency-related osteoporosis and restore bone loss due to normal aging.,,, In addition, dried plums may also help reduce LDL cholesterol and promote digestive health., Another health benefit of dried plums is they help promote satiety, or feelings of fullness, while also helping to keep blood sugar levels stable.
The California Dried Plum Board (CDPB) has launched EatDriedPlums.com, an educational resource featuring a short video series, for consumers to watch the story of plum to package, learn about the nutritional benefits of dried plums and be inspired by their many culinary uses. For more information on California dried plums and recipe ideas, visit CaliforniaDriedPlums.org and follow CDPB on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
California Dried Plum Board (CDPB): The CDPB represents 900 dried plum growers and 26 dried plum packers under the authority of the California Secretary of Food and Agriculture. Revered as part of California's rich history, the dried plum remains a vital player in California's economic wealth. California produces 99 percent of the United States' and 42 percent of the world's supply of dried plums, a convenient, healthy snack for today's busy lifestyle. Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, is a spokesperson for the CDPB. California Bakery has a partnership with the California Prune Board (Europe). Research studies were partially funded by the CDPB and California dried plums were provided to participants. Learn more at www.californiadriedplums.org.
Rendina E, Hembree KD, Davis MR, Marlow D, Clarke SL, Halloran BP, Lucas EA, Smith BJ. Dried Plum's Unique Capacity to Reverse Bone Loss and Alter Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Model. PLOS One. 2013;8(3):e60569.
Hooshmand S, Chai SC, Saadat RL, Payton ME, Brummel-Smith K, Arjmandi BH. Comparative effects of dried plum and dried apple on bone in postmenopausal women. British Journal of Nutrition. 2011;106(6):923–930.
Halloran BP, Wronski TJ, VonHerzen DC, et al. Dietary dried plum increases bone mass in adult and aged male mice. Journal of Nutrition. 2010;140:1781–1787.
Hooshmand S, Arjmandi BH. Viewpoint: dried plum an emerging functional food that may effectively improve bone health. Ageing Research Reviews. 2009;8:122–7.
Gallaher CM, Gallaher DD. Dried plums (prunes) reduce atherosclerosis lesion area in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. British Journal of Nutrition. 2009;101(2):233–239.
Attaluri A, Donahoe R, Valestin J, Brown K, Rao SS. Randomised clinical trial: dried plums (prunes) vs. psyllium for constipation. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2011;33:822–828.
Foster-Powell, K., Holt, S.H.A., Brand-Miller, J.C. International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2002.76:5-56. | 012 by Bon Appétit magazine. On their menu they used California dried plums for the crudité appetizer. They are served with seared venison and variety of fall vegetables and fruits such as persimmon, pomegranate, radishes and quince. Liberman mixes the dried plums with red verjus and purées them with red wine vinegar, salt and Dijon mustard. This crudité has a unique taste and is a natural hit among finicky foodies in the Bay Area.
These innovative recipes being developed by chefs across the country or even simpler fare with dried plums can easily be replicated at home to enhance everyday cooking. Adding chopped dried plums to salads, oatmeal or Greek yogurt | 150 |
Aristoteles Holiday Resort & Spa
Ouranoupoli 63075, Halkidiki, Greece
Open : May - October .... Welcome to the Aristoteles Luxury 4 star hotel in Ouranoupoli of Halkidiki.The hotel is built just 50m from the sea, in Ouranoupolis, Chalkidiki .
Welcome to the Aristoteles Luxury 4 star hotel in Ouranoupoli of Halkidiki.The hotel is built just 50m from the sea, in Ouranoupolis, Chalkidiki .It comprises 235 rooms (standard rooms, superiors, apartments, maisonettes and suites). They all have a balcony with a sea view, air-conditioning, a telephone, satellite television, a bathroom fitted with a bath or a shower, a hair-dryer and a refrigerator.The "Aristoteles" hotel complex includes a SPA Centre, a Restaurant, a Taverna, a Pool Bar, the Main Bar, a Mini Club for children, a Mini Market, a 500 m² pool, a heated Pool, a Children's Pool, Water Slides, a Tennis Court, a Beach Volleyball Court, and an organised beach area with loungers and water sports.
Aristoteles Hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful places of Halkidiki, only four kilometers to the gateway from the center of orthodox and Byzantine, the holy Mount Athos. It's about a whole tourist complex with excellent organization and substructure that satisfies the most demanding visitor. Not only during the day but also during the night the times of satisfaction are unique…
Our Standard rooms are built in the tranditional architectural style of Mt. Athos. They have far reaching views across Mt. Athos Bay with Ammouliani islet lending an idyllic atmosphere. The rooms have 2 single beds, air-conditioning, a TV set, a refrigerator, a telephone, WC, shower and a balcony with view to the sea or the garden.
Our Superiors are 35 m² and have air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone, W.C., bath, and a balcony with a sea view or garden view. 2 - 4 persons (2 adults & 2 children)
Family Appartment
Our apartments are 45 - 50 m² and comprise 2 rooms, one of which is self-contained. There is also air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone, W.C., bath, and a balcony with sea view or garden view. 2 - 5 persons.
Our maisonettes are 45 м² and consist of lounge, upstairs bedroom, W.C. and bath. They also have air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone and a large balcony with a superb view. 2 - 6 persons
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Restaurant of Aristoteles serves Greek dishes and favorites from the international cuisine through an extensive buffet with attentive Chef options.Rich meals, in an elegant and comfortable room on the first floor, where the view of the sea and islands dresses meals with images, decorated with colorful linens and modern furniture.
Located in one of the most beautiful spots of the hotel, on a stone balcony with wooden roofs, over the pool and across the sea views, the tavern "Aristoteles" serves refined, traditional Greek dishes.Meat and fresh fish Athos, through a rich catalog for all demanding tastes.
On the famous beach of Ouranoupoli, "Campoudi", the beach bar of "Aristoteles" offers cocktails and snacks, coffees and beverages under the summer's music rhythms. The beach is fully equipped and organised with umbrellas and loungers, paths, and is being connected with the hotel with an underground passage for the safety of our guests.
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Aristoteles Holiday Resort & Spa in Ouranoupolis (Agio Oros), Halkidiki (Chalkidiki), Macedonia, Greece: Open : May - October .... Welcome to the Aristoteles Luxury 4 star hotel in Ouranoupoli of Halkidiki.The hotel is built just 50m from the sea, in Ouranoupolis, Chalkidiki .
Elounda Seafront Villa hot deal learn more » | and dining room, an upstairs bedroom, W.C. and bathroom with luxury hydro-massage. It also has air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone and a large balcony with a superb view.
Our standart suite is 70 m² and comprises a lounge with a fireplace and dining room, double bed an upstairs bedroom, W.C. and bathroom with luxury hydro-massage. It also has air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone and a large balcony with a superb view.
Grand suite is 105 m² and consists of living room with fireplace, dinning room , bedroom with a double bed and a sofa-bed . Also there is W.C. with shower and bathroom with luxury Jakouzzi, air condition, TV, refrigerator, telephone, massage-chair and a big balcony with a great Sea View.
Double Room - Garden View (1‐2 Guests)
Standard rooms are built in the tranditional architectural style of Mt. Athos. They have far reaching views across Mt. Athos Bay with Ammouliani islet lending an idyllic atmosphere. The rooms have 2 single beds, air-conditioning, a TV set, a refrigerator, a telephone, WC, shower and a balcony with view to the sea or the garden.
Double Room - Sea View (1‐2 Guests)
Double Room 3 Pax - Sea view (1‐3 Guests)
Double Room for Sgl (1‐2 Guests)
Double Superior - Sea View (1‐3 Guests)
Superiors are 35 m² and have air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone, W.C., bath, and a balcony with a sea view or garden view. 2 - 4 persons (2 adults & 2 children)
Double Superior 4 Pax (1‐4 Guests)
Family 2 Rooms (1‐4 Guests)
Family Rooms are 45 - 50 m² and comprise 2 rooms, one of which is self-contained. There is also air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone, W.C., bath, and a balcony with sea view or garden view. 2 - 5 persons.
Maisonette (1‐5 Guests)
maisonettes are 45 м² and consist of lounge, upstairs bedroom, W.C. and bath. They also have air-conditioning, a television set, a refrigerator, a telephone and a large balcony with a superb view. 2 - 6 persons
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As you read this article, bear in mind this comes from someone who's generally rooted Nook hardware to run the Kindle app. I most recently rooted the Nook Simple Touch (NST). My only complaint was that the Kindle app on the rooted NST rendered font too thin for my taste. The Kindle app on T68 experience isn't as "perfect" or refined as on the Paperwhite2, but it's not bad if you can ignore some minor artifacts in between page turns… the rendered page/text looks fine.
My T68 (ordered from Arta-Tech/onyx-boox.com in Poland last weekend) arrived today. By the way, my experience with Arta-Tech was stellar — they shipped promptly, responded to an email inquiry within minutes and generally provided an excellent purchase experience. Note that Amazon US is now carrying the T68, as well.
Oyster book app: Works pretty well and the rendered page looks great. There is a slight flash during page turns where the new page appears briefly, shows a blank page, then displays the new page (again). It's pretty quick and I can live with it.
Scribd app: Has the same brief text overlap flash when turning pages (as I've been seeing with Kindle apps on the T68) but otherwise rendered text similar to the Oyster Book app.
Kindle app: I first installed the Kindle app from Google play store. I don't know if it<|fim_middle|> like some companies.
Kudos, Dyson! Your products are expensive but work very well and I appreciate your product support: Consider me a satisfied (and now even more loyal) customer. | 's my huge library (I pick up alot of free books) or the size of my audible library, but the newest kindle app wasn't very well-behaved (for me). I did a google search and found (then installed) Kindle app 4.2.0.101 and it's working great. Font rendering isn't quite as dark as the Paperwhite2 but much better than the Kindle app on a rooted Nook Simple Touch.
Case: The port cutouts don't match the T68, but I have an old Kindle Fire (edited to correct: I believe it's actually Kindle HD 7″) case that fits the T68 well. I wouldn't mind getting a case specifically made for the T68 but this will protect it in my handbag until then.
Caution: I'm finding that the Kindle app works best when I only have a few (2 or 3 400 page) books downloaded to the T68. For me, that's not a big deal since this device offers me the flexibility I've wanted ever since subscribing to the Scribd and Oyster Books monthly services.
If you'd like to see the T68 in action, there are several youtube videos posted. Some are foreign language, but the hardware (and third party app behavior, like Kindle) is demoed. I found these videos helpful as I contemplated buying the T68.
Recently, Dyson issued a recall for its AM04 and AM05 model Hot & Cool fans. These are expensive (approximately $400) but offer bladeless air movement and as such are generally safer for curious pets and small children. I've used Dyson fans for about 3 years: My first Dyson purchase was the tower fan (AM02).
A few months ago, I received email notification from Dyson that their Hot & Cool fans were under safety recall. The email asked me to submit my product registration number at their web site, and upon confirming that my product (1st generation Hot & Cool fan, AM04) was indeed being recalled, instructions for taking the fan to UPS to be packaged and reshipped to Dyson. I didn't have to do anything special, just take the fan itself to UPS and they did all the work for me. UPS gave me a receipt to prove I'd shipped the fan back to Dyson.
Yesterday, I came home to find a Dyson Hot & Cool fan on my front porch, the result of my recall return. Upon inspection, I realized it was brand new and was the newer model (AM05) rather than the AM04 that I'd sent back. With summer starting this weekend, I was very happy to have my Hot & Cool fan back since I use it year-round in the living room.
So, what do I think about Dyson post-recall?
I am impressed by how Dyson stood behind their products, made the product return process hassle-free, and not only returned the replacement quickly, sent an upgraded model (since my AM04 apparently couldn't be repaired). I don't perceive safety recalls as a flaw in manufacturing per se — sometimes hardware/software bugs aren't apparently immediately post-production. I'm very pleased that Dyson seemed to take action promptly upon identifying the problem, rather than dragging their feet (or even trying to hide the problem) | 690 |
Running Wild Under Jolly Roger Pirate Metal 12" Vinyl LP
Album cover photos of : Running Wild Under Jolly Roger
Photo of "Under Jolly Roger" Album's Back Cover
Album Summary: Warning: Loud Sound Effects! No Responsibility on Audio Equipment Damages
Collector's info: This is world's first Pirate Metal album.
"Running Wild" is one of the German power metal bands to emerge<|fim_middle|>5
Year & Country: 1987 Made in Canada
Track Listing of: "Under Jolly Roger"
The Song/tracks on "Under Jolly Roger" are
Under Jolly Roger 4:42
Beggars' Night 5:05
Diamonds of the Black Chest 3:07
War in the Gutter 3:19
Raise your Fist 5:30
Land of Ice 4:56
Raw Ride 4:39
Merciless Game - 3:45 | in the early/mid 1980s (along with Helloween, Gamma Ray, Rage, Blind Guardian, Grave Digger, EdGuy, etc). The band has carved its niche in the metal world as the first "pirate metal" band, a theme which took off with the release of this album "Under Jolly Roger"
Production information: The album: "Under Jolly Roger" was produced by: Maze Music
Record Label: Cobra Records CL 102 | 101 |
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Collegiate open houses help Grade 8 students prepare for high school
Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiates are opening their doors during February to provide current Grade 8 students and their parents and guardians with a glimpse of high school life.
Collegiate open house events give students and parents the opportunity to visit one or several schools, learn about the programs and unique opportunities...
Report to Community shares stories of student learning, success
Stories of learning, achievement, and student success fill the pages of Saskatoon Public Schools' Report to Community for 2018-19. The annual publication, which recognizes the work of students, staff and schools and illustrates the ways in which the school division strives to provide inspiring learning each and every day, can be...
Charity Classic marks 10 years of basketball and supporting the community
Centennial Collegiate is hosting its 10th annual C4 – Centennial Charger Charity Classic senior boys' basketball tournament Dec. 6-7, 2019.
All profits from the tournament go toward two charitable initiatives – the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation and the high school's ACTS of Kindness projects, which will support local charities including:...
School division reports enrolment increase of almost<|fim_middle|> Day on Sept. 28
Orange Shirt Day is recognized each year as a day to honour Indigenous children who survived residential schools and remember those who didn't.
Saskatoon Public Schools will be recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Friday, Sept. 28. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange that day. There will be activities and...
Teaching students what it means to be "Open to All"
With a guiding principle of being "open to all," Saskatoon Public Schools is creating welcoming classrooms and educating students about the powerful importance of citizenship education for the future of our society.
Through citizenship education, the school division aims to create empathetic, respectful, action-oriented students who will employ their learning in the...
Elementary, high school students return to classes beginning Sept. 4
Saskatoon Public Schools is looking forward to welcoming students for the 2018-19 school year. The first day for all elementary school students is Tuesday, Sept. 4. The morning welcome bell will ring at the usual time for each school. Students will attend school for the morning only and will be...
Saskatoon Board of Education passes 2018-19 budget
The Saskatoon Board of Education passed its budget for the 2018-19 academic year during a meeting held June 19. The budget includes expenses of $267.7 million, an increase of $8.2 million over last year.
"We've had another difficult budget year, where enrolment growth and the needs of our students have outpaced the...
Students tell trustees how e-journalism supports learning, reconciliation
A unique partnership between Aden Bowman Collegiate and the Constable Robin Cameron Education Complex (CRCEC) at Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation is giving students a new voice. The Celebrating Excellence portion of the March 13 Board of Education meeting saw students and staff from Aden Bowman Collegiate joined with counterparts from...
Media School, HCAP and Outdoor School applications due March 23
School calendar finalized for 2018-19; classes start September 4
Students in Saskatoon Public Schools will begin the 2018-19 school year immediately following the Labour Day weekend.
The first day of classes for students in both elementary and high school will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, according to the school year calendar approved by the Board of Education during its meeting Feb....
School division, CUMFI renew partnership on Métis teachings
Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI) and Saskatoon Public Schools have signed a new partnership to formalize their work to bring Métis history and teachings to all students in the school division.
An event held Jan. 30 at Westmount Community School saw representatives from both organizations sign a Memorandum of Understanding. While...
Centennial Collegiate graduate receives 2017 Award of Excellence
An accomplished mathematician who combined academic achievement with involvement in athletics and the arts has been chosen as the 2017 recipient of the Saskatoon Board of Education's Award of Excellence. Daniel Zhou, a graduate from Centennial Collegiate, received the award during a luncheon held Dec. 21. The award is given annually...
January - February 2018 at Centennial Collegiate
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Stories of learning, achievement and success fill the pages of Saskatoon Public Schools' Report to Community for 2016-17. The annual publication, which recognizes the work of students, staff and schools and illustrates the ways in which the school division strives to provide inspiring learning each and every day, can be read...
Saskatoon Public Schools welcomed more than 500 new students in Sept.
More than 500 new students were welcomed to Saskatoon Public Schools this fall, according to information presented at the Board of Education's Oct. 24 meeting. Enrolment numbers to the end of September showed a total enrolment of 24,891 students in kindergarten to Grade 12 programs, an increase of 546 students from...
Building Our Future by Learning Together theme for Sask. Education Week
Building Our Future by Learning Together is the theme for Saskatchewan Education Week that runs Oct. 15-21. Education Week provides Saskatoon Public Schools with an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our more than 24,000 students and recognize the 2,400 dedicated education professionals and staff members whose work contributes to success of...
Math education aims to foster mathematical mindset among students
Math education is one of the building blocks of a student's education, starting with sorting and counting such blocks from a young age. For more than a decade, the Board of Education for Saskatoon Public Schools has made Literacy for Life a strategic priority, building students' ability to read and write...
Sr. Football - August 28, 2017
Sr. Football starts August 28th at noon. Players can meet on the backside of the school, where the football room is located. The door will be open.
School year calendar provides key dates for parents, students
The 2017-18 school year is underway and the division's school year calendar provides information for parents and students about the schedule for the coming weeks. Key dates for the current school year include the following breaks: Winter Break: Last day of classes is Friday, December 22; classes resume Monday, January 8 February...
Centennial student posts perfect score in Canada-wide math competition
A Grade 12 student at Centennial Collegiate is one of three students who received top honours in the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge. Daniel Zhou posted a perfect score on the 12-problem exam, earning gold award standing in the both the best in Canada overall and best in Canada for Grade 12...
Students engaged in academics, extracurricular at Centennial Collegiate
Centennial Collegiate is a traditional collegiate with a focus on excellence and innovation in academics, athletics, fine arts and music and we are proud of our students' many accomplishments in both academics and extra-curricular activities. Centennial is a place to realize one's potential, to aim high and to become a...
Open house set for Feb. 9 helps Grade 8 students look ahead to high school
Centennial Collegiate is a traditional collegiate with a focus on excellence and innovation in academics, athletics, fine arts and music and we are proud of our students' many accomplishments both in academics and extra-curricular. An open house scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. will allow current Grade 8 students...
Centennial students to compete at national Skills Canada events
Salmon is a key ingredient in Gintere Cemerkaite's recipe for success. The Grade 11 student from Centennial Collegiate was among 36 Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiate students who took part in the Skills Canada Saskatchewan competition and one of nine who claimed a gold medal and the chance to compete at the...
Centennial provides diverse learning opportunities
Centennial Collegiate is a traditional collegiate with a focus on excellence and innovation in academics, athletics, fine arts and music and we are proud of our students' many accomplishments in both academics and extra-curricular activities. Centennial is a place to realize one's potential, to aim high and to become a lifelong...
Centennial recognized for its support of hospital foundation
Centennial Collegiate is one of two Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiates recognized for their philanthropic and volunteer commitment to local charitable organizations. The school received the Youth in Philanthropy Award during the 2015 National Philanthropy Day luncheon held Nov. 13. Centennial was recognized for its support of the Children's Hospital Foundation of...
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Saskatoon Public Schools recorded its 11th consecutive year of enrolment growth with 25,808 students registered in kindergarten to Grade 12, an increase of 599 students from 2018.
As of Sept. 30, there were 17,139 students attending the division's elementary schools and 8,669 attending secondary schools. Trustees were told during the Nov....
Colleen MacPherson elected Board of Education chair
Colleen MacPherson has been elected as board chair for Saskatoon Public Schools for the 2019-20 academic year.
MacPherson was elected to the position by her fellow trustees during the board's inaugural meeting held Nov. 5. First elected as a trustee in 2009, she has served as vice-chair of the board four...
A new vision for student success at Saskatoon Public Schools
Every student is known, valued, and believed in. That is the vision of Saskatoon Public Schools, created as part of the school division's new strategic plan. "This plan is focused on students, above all else. It begins with a vision of what we want to achieve for every young person...
Indigenous Cultural Arts and Language program open to all SPS students
A program aimed at strengthening cultural awareness is playing an important role in encouraging youth who are enthusiastic about participating in Indigenous culture and sharing it with their schools and families.
The Indigenous Cultural Arts and Language program provides instruction in many aspects of Indigenous culture and arts for both elementary and high school...
Orange Shirt Day message shared through student-designed shirt
When Saskatoon Public Schools students, staff and families pull an orange T-shirt over their heads on Sept. 30 they will be wearing art created by a student. Following a call for submissions a design by Eileen Knox of Marion M. Graham Collegiate was chosen to recognize Orange Shirt Day in schools...
High school students begin year with full day of classes Sept. 3
Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiates are welcoming high school students and families back to school with the first day of classes set for Tuesday, Sept. 3.
New students in Grade 9-12 or current high school students who have not yet registered for fall classes should contact the Student Services office at the collegiate of their choice...
Saskatoon Public Schools, Saskatoon Tribal Council sign agreement
A new agreement to deliver "reconciliation in education" will focus on the development of programs, services and opportunities to revitalize the presence of First Nations culture and language in Saskatoon Public Schools classrooms. The five-year agreement between Saskatoon Public Schools and Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) was signed June 28 and...
Commitment to students at centre of division's new strategic plan
Academic excellence, character, engagement, and well-being of students are at the heart of Saskatoon Public Schools new strategic plan. "Our school division is not only starting a new year, but we are beginning a new journey. Starting right now, we are following our new strategic plan. This strategic plan makes clear what...
Student video highlighting environmental impact of clothing wins $5,000 prize
A stop-animation video designed to raise awareness of the environmental impact of cheap clothing earned three Centennial Collegiate students the grand prize in the Focus! Climate Change video contest sponsored by The Kimberley Foundation. "Fast Fashion," created by Braelynn Simpson, Kayla Greig and Jenna Read, claimed the $5,000 top prize and earned an additional $2,500 that goes...
Move To Grow Week encourages students, families to get active
Saskatoon Public Schools is celebrating Move to Grow Week, May 13-16, and families are being invited to help us celebrate by planning an active start to the school day.
More to Grow encourages students and families to use active transportation options such as walking or cycling for their commute to and...
School division to receive increase in operational grant for 2019-20
Saskatoon Public Schools will receive a 1.5 per cent increase in provincial education funding, according to information presented during the April 9 Board of Education meeting. In the wake of the recent provincial budget, trustees heard the school division will receive an operating grant of $229.8 million 2019-20. That is an increase...
Families have important role in encouraging regular school attendance
Centennial Collegiate believes every student has potential. But to succeed in school and in life, students need to show up. Regular attendance is a strong predictor of student success. Being present fosters engagement, builds relationships and creates a sense of belonging — elements that fuel a learner's confidence and drive to finish. Saskatoon...
Students encouraged to #BeSomeonesHero during Pink Week
Saskatoon Public Schools is committed to creating safe, caring and accepting learning and work environments. It is our goal to work together with parents/caregivers/guardians and community partners to support students as they develop moral values, display ethical conduct, and achieve to the best of their ability.
Our school division will be...
Application period extended for Outdoor School, HCAP and Media School
The application period has been extended for three programs that offer unique, hands-on approaches to learning for high school students.
Outdoor School, Media School and the High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP) provide Grade 11 students (plus Grade 12 for HCAP) with the opportunity to join other students from collegiates across the city to participate in a...
Board of Education approves school-year calendar for 2019-20
Students in Saskatoon Public Schools will begin the 2019-20 school year immediately following the Labour Day weekend. The first day of classes for students in both elementary and high school will be Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, according to the school year calendar approved by the Board of Education during its meeting held Feb....
Media School, HCAP and Outdoor School programs holding open house in March
A unique, hands-on approach to learning embodied in three collegiate programs creates an unforgettable experience students and expands their horizons. Media School, Outdoor School and the High School Construction Apprenticeship (HCAP) each provide Grade 11 students with the opportunity to join other students from collegiates across the city to participate in...
Centennial initiatives create smooth transition to high school learning
Centennial Collegiate has a number of initiatives to help students transition to high school with ease and confidence.
Students from our area elementary schools are invited to Centennial Collegiate during their Grade 8 year to watch drama, dance and band productions, as well as sporting events. By the time Grade 9...
Saskatoon Public Schools' collegiates are opening their doors during February to provide current Grade 8 students and their parents and guardians with a glimpse of high school life. Collegiate open house events give students and parents the opportunity to visit one or several schools, learn about the programs and unique opportunities that each collegiate...
Centennial grad receives Board of Education Award of Excellence
Catherine Sun, a 2018 graduate of Centennial Collegiate, is the recipient of the Saskatoon Board of Education Award of Excellence. The award, presented during a luncheon Jan. 7, is given annually to the student who best exemplifies the goals and values of Saskatoon Public Schools.
Sun graduated from Centennial with a 99.9 per...
Board of Education learns how project recognizes Métis history
A unique partnership between Aden Bowman Collegiate, Saskatoon Transit and the Métis community was highlighted during the Celebrating Excellence portion of the Nov. 27 Board of Education meeting.
A bus shelter located at the school was transformed into a piece of art that recognizes the history of the school's location...
School division reports enrolment increase of more than 300 students
Saskatoon Public Schools recorded its 10th consecutive year of enrolment growth with 25,209 students registered in kindergarten to Grade 12, an increase of 318 students from 2017.
As of Sept. 30, there were 16,251 students attending the division's elementary schools and 8,654 attending secondary schools.
Trustees were told during the...
Saskatoon Public Schools renews literacy focus, leads citizenship education
Saskatoon Public Schools is "open to all" – our classrooms are welcoming learning environments where teachers guide students to build a foundation for a bright and healthy future. These lessons begin by first introducing the foundations of literacy to our youngest learners. This year, Saskatoon Public Schools has refined its focus...
Saskatoon Public Schools celebrates Education Week Oct. 14-20
A World of Learning for Every Student is the theme for Saskatchewan Education Week that runs Oct. 14-20.
Education Week provides Saskatoon Public Schools with an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our more than 25,000 students and recognize the more than 2,500 dedicated education professionals and staff members whose work...
Community input helps shape Board of Education's strategic plan
Members of Saskatoon Public Schools' school communities were asked for their ideas and opinions in order to inform the Board of Education as it refreshes its strategic plan and ensure the division's focus and goals reflect the needs of our evolving community.
The online survey conducted during the spring of 2018 through ThoughtExchange gave families...
Saskatoon Public Schools to recognize Orange Shirt | 1,973 |
During an August 15 ceremony, the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) presented Tom Stewart, former executive vice president of the OOGA and principal at Oilfield Policy Advisors with the Oilfield Patriot Award, an annual honor bestowed by the trade association.
Established in 2006, the award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to protect, promote and advance the common interests of those engaged in all aspects of Ohio<|fim_middle|> and representing the interests of Ohio's oil and gas producers for more than two decades. Stewart's advocacy for producers wasn't limited to actions before the legislature; he was also integral in negotiating a landmark agreement between producers and Dominion East Ohio that benefitted all parties. | 's crude oil and natural gas industry. Stewart was honored for his long-time advocacy on behalf of the industry, which has included working with both state and federal legislators | 32 |
The White Mountains are a beautiful area to relax and catch up on a good book. However<|fim_middle|> is required. The Apache Tribe hold the White Mountains as sacred and forbid anyone from hiking to the top Mt. Baldy. The area is stunningly beautiful and is some of the best Alpine forest in the United States. | , if you like fishing for trout this is the one and only place to go in Arizona. Due to the abundant varieties of trout and the possibility of catching a state record or a native Apache Trout.
Weather: Cool Wet Summers, Cold Snowy Winters.
The White Mountains have long been the treasure of Arizona Fishing. The area is dominated by extinct volcanic cinder cones, and a single stratovolcano in the form of Mount Baldy. The area is consumed by Douglas fir, and Blue Spruce tree's. Big lake is the staple of the non-reservation White Mountains and continues to produce great fishing action. The area is all over 9000 feet in elevation which makes the area Alpine in nature. The area has the largest ski resort in the state and the only Apache trout fishing in the entire world. The White Mountains are the centerpiece of eastern Arizona and have some of the best fishing in the state. The area is cool in the summer and brutally cold in the winter. The White Mountains average about 40 inches of precipitation per year including snowfall. However, record years such as in 2004 received over 64 inches of precipitation.
The area is home to numerous bodies of water which hold some of the most diverse species in Arizona. Artic Grayling, and Apache Trout just to name a few. Most of the White Mountains lies inside the Fort Apache Indian Reservation for which a valid fishing permit | 291 |
Hampshire co-responders attend more than 10,000 medical calls a year
Phil Martin
Hampshire firefighters attend more than 10,000 medical calls a year<|fim_middle|> are for use in the community, on and off duty, although they are not currently mobilised to medical incidents.
Officers were given enhanced medical training to support the new kit bags and help make lives safer. The service now has 200 mobile defibrillators across the county.
In addition to these projects, HFRS has been called to speak at conferences across the country and nominated for a clutch of awards, for its pioneering preventative work.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority Chairman Councillor Chris Carter said: "The Authority instigated and supported this life-saving collaboration 13 years ago.
"It is this kind of innovation and pioneering work that helps keep the people of Hampshire safe while giving the public the best possible value for money.
"It is gratifying to see other services looking to us and taking our ideas and successes back to their drill yards."
For further information visit Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service at: www.hantsfire.gov.uk
Image shows HFRS Co-Responder, a response bag and one of the response vehicle. Picture from HFRS
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The co-responder partnership between Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) and South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has been running for more than 13 years and accounts for 40 percent of all co-responder calls across the UK.
HFRS were amongst the first to roll out the pioneering concept which has since been rolled out by other fire and rescue services.
In the past three years, HFRS has attended 31,806 medical calls. There are currently 19 co-responder vehicles operating from 22 on-call fire stations.
All Hampshire firefighters have been upskilled in Immediate Emergency Care (IEC) to enable them to respond to medical incidents.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service's SCAS Liaison Officer, station manager Dave Heybourne, said: "Our firefighter co-responders give up their spare time to help people in their communities; stabilising seriously ill or injured people until the ambulance service arrived.
"This is partnership-working at its very best. Our co-responders have saved many, many lives in conjunction with SCAS during the past 13 years.
"It has provided the foundations for other collaborative work aimed at making Hampshire safer. The special work our co-responders do help build even greater trust and mutual respect between our two organisations."
The co-responder team at Hartley Wintney Fire Station, an on-call station in the north of Hampshire, has recently been awarded the Royal British Legion Cup in recognition of services to the community.
Group Manager Nigel Cooper said: "With HFRS firefighters attending an increasing number of medical calls, supporting our ambulance colleagues helps to improve response times to medical incidents, builds capacity within SCAS, and ultimately helps make Hampshire a safer place."
This is just one of the ground-breaking projects by the team which recently put Immediate Emergency Care (IEC) packs on its 86 frontline vehicles and provided staff with additional training.
The IEC pack contains a defibrillator, Entonox pain relief, oxygen, haemorrhage control equipment and monitoring devices. The IEC qualification is externally governed and recognised by the SCAS Clinical Review Group.
HFRS is the first fire and rescue service to have its training, equipment and clinical governance recognised by the NHS.
This recognition has enabled the HFRS IEC product to also be put on dedicated SCAS-operated co-responder vehicles – another first for the UK.
The service has also introduced individual medical bags, including a defibrillator, which have been placed in the cars of 70 officers – including the chief officer.
These replace traditional first aid kits and | 544 |
CavalierTalk: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<|fim_middle|> so lovely. No wonder you're enjoying her. She's really growing.
My Sasha sits all day on the back of the couch - most folks that drive by probably think she is a fluffy kitty! Poor Sophie is too pudgy, so she must contend with just sitting on my bed in her favorite spot.
Priceless, what a lovely feeling seeing her waiting for you at the window.
I want to know how you got the picture without her turning around to look at you!!
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Flora has found she can watch me coming and going from one of our front windows. She's made a mess of the panes and sill but it is so cute to see her peering out watching and waiting. We are so enjoying her!
Awww so cute. She is just adorable. My Joey loves to sit at the window too.
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Spirituality, an alternative to medicine
20 Nov 2013 Posted by Paul Dayboll
By LIANE ABBEY
The thought of contracting HIV is enough to make<|fim_middle|> a blog and website.
Moran is hosting a book signing at Haven Global, 4394 Queen St., Niagara Falls, today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
He will also host a two-day workshop at the Mother Meera Retreat Centre, 3403 Yager Rd., Port Colborne, this weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information visit www.timothymoran.org. | anyone consider a lifestyle change.
Timothy Moran, 32, of Victoria, B.C., recalls the day in March 2011 when doctors told him he had to put his life on hold after he started showing symptoms of advanced Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
As a high school student Moran had always been interested in spirituality and meditation. "I felt this call to embrace the mystery of what else was out there."
However, during college, a career pursuit in the film industry deterred his heart from his head. Choosing a path of monetary success instead of embracing the enlightenment of spirit prevented him from following what he knew to be rewarding.
Moran, now a certified master/teacher of Shamballa Multi-dimensional Healing and certified Akashic records consultant, says he remembers the day in 2009 when he didn't recall his tattoo artist opening a new needle before starting his appointment.
Two years later, Moran began seeing symptoms of advanced HIV taking effect on his body. This, he says, was the catalyst that provided him with an alternative lifestyle to the one he was leading.
"We are all on this path essentially, some people are just more aware of it."
Not wanting to believe the sickness was real, Moran was reluctant to stay in the hospital. After taking a stroll through Toronto, Moran overheard inspirational author Wayne Dyer speaking to a woman about his own health crisis. "I don't let doctors tell me anything about how I am. I am well," he said.
One day, 12 essays popped into Moran's head. "It was as if someone had planted them there."
He began writing out and applying these essays to his day-to-day life. By being focused in the moment, he started to see shifts in his perception.
Moran began incorporating dietary changes, consistent meditation and yoga into his life; these led to a shocking shift in his health. One day the fever Moran had for several months suddenly lifted. He felt the illness painfully leave his body and lymph nodes from his root chakra.
"It was as if a plug from a drain was pulled."
Body lesions disappeared and soon afterwards, medical doctors' tests reported negative for any blood borne viruses. The sickness had lifted.
Since his experience Moran has used the 12 essays to create a fictional, narrative adventure story entitled The Twelve Messages of the Spiritual Heart, as well as creating | 479 |
Not everyone is blessed with the fire starting skills of Survivor Man, so it can make since to keep a firestarter handy. Why not make one yourself?
If you enjoy spending time camping in your RV then chances are you have built your fair share of fires over the years. To many RV<|fim_middle|> course grab some pre-manufactured firestarters from Walmart or Amazon but what could possibly be the fun in that? Its seems that it's not only more fun but possibly more cost effective to create a home made firestarter instead. We recently stumbled onto a very simple idea for doing just that. We were surprised to discover that a firestarter can be created mostly from discarded household items. Who knew you could save the environment while starting fires?
The first step to getting your own home made fire starter actually begins weeks or months before you actually make them. You should actually look to begin accumulating the supplies which you have probably been discarding for quite some time.
The process is simple and once you have all your supplies, you can make hundreds of home made fire starters in minutes.
Stuff a small amount of dryer lint into each egg slot of the cartons.
Tear or cut apart each individual egg cutout and store for use.
Whether your motivated by cost savings or by the allure of doing it yourself, this is a great project that will help out around the campsite. This could also be a fun project if you have younger children in your life. A great opportunity to make a mess and to see how ingenuity can pay off! It also can play a neat role around the campfire in showing your neighbors your home made firestarter skills. If left in the woods with a candle, dryer lint, and a egg carton you could easily survive for a day or more right?
There are also variations on this method that can include muffin pans, cotton balls, vaseline, wood noodles and many others. If you think you have a better recipe then we want to hear about it in the comments below! | 'ers the camp fire is a much a part of the outdoors as the tree that fuels it. Unfortunately, not everyone is blessed with the fire starting skills of Bear Grylls, so it can make since to keep a firestarter handy.
You can of | 52 |
Space of Bass bespoke speaker system: The art of sound
By Caleb Denison April 26, 2021
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, there was a trend of making stereo equipment that didn't look like stereo equipment. In that tradition, Portland, Oregon-based artist and entrepreneur Ezra Cimino-Hurt, the mind behind such audio/art systems as Case of Bass and Touch of Base, has focused his pent-up creativity during the COVID-19 lockdown on producing a visually stunning new stereo speaker system code-named "Space of Bass."
As much art as they are speakers, Space of Bass began almost by accident. Cimino-Hurt ended up with a glut of amplifiers from an overseas vendor — too many for the one-off pieces he was making.
"The cart led the horse on these," says Cimino-Hurt. "Our supplier for our amplifiers went dark. We realized we needed to figure something out. We ordered a thousand units." After wrestling with what to do with them, the answer seemed clear: "We thought, 'What if we make a nice desktop amplifier?'"
But what good is an amplifier without speakers? Cimino-Hurt went with the flow. He and his team partnered with a local Portland electronics recycling company to repurpose and harvest parts and create a set of speakers to pair with the desktop amplifier. "We get a call that a nice hi-fi audio company had dropped off two pallets of bookshelf speakers that were no longer needed," he says. "Things were falling into place.
With all the speaker drivers he needed, it was time to come up with a cabinet to put them in. That's where "Clarice" comes in.
"Clarice" is a CNC router that Cimino-Hurt and his team acquired around the start of the pandemic, so he started experimenting and teaching himself how to become more proficient with the machine.
Ultimately, the machine unlocked his imagination, and a totally unique speaker was born. It has a 4-inch down-firing midbass driver and a 1-inch up-firing tweeter, and both use a 360-degree omnidirectional diffuser cone. The speakers are paired with an amp (which has the same striking wood case design), and come with a line input<|fim_middle|>-quality sound. More to the point, this system does something that few others do: Create almost omnipresent sound while still having a soundstage. You get the stereo effects and the vocal clarity — it sounds like the singer and some of the instruments come from the center, while others come from the side — yet the whole room shimmers with sound. And while you could get away with just using the speakers, the subwoofer brings it home with a musical bass that fills out the frequency range perfectly.
It's a system that anyone would enjoy, but few actually will — only around 10 or so units will be sold. Think of it as a limited-run art piece.
The system will come in three finishes: Hardwood cherry, walnut, or maple. The amp comes with everything needed to get hooked up, including the power supply, speaker wires, and RCA cables for the sub. The system would work perfectly with a vintage turntable, or even as part of a modern streaming music system.
The Space of Bass system is striking, and if you can score a set, you'll have your hands on something really special. If you miss out, you can be assured that Cimino-Hurt and his crew will have something equally beautiful up their sleeves for their next project.
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So far, so good. But with the word "bass" in the name of everything Cimino-Hurt's company makes, the 4-inch drivers didn't quite pack the punch he was looking for.
Luckily, he walked into another lot of recycled drivers — this time, 6.5-inch speakers that worked perfectly in a matching subwoofer cabinet with its own amplifier and level controls.
To be clear, the Space of Bass speaker system was not created for "audiophiles," though it does have striking, high | 134 |
<|fim_middle|> BSL crew chief Calvin Worthington, relief driving for an absent Travis Buckley, led the opening laps ahead of David Pellow, Joe Malone, Caleb Antonio-Rooney and Brad Hollier in fifth.
As the faster cars at the rear began to make their way through the midfield the battle up front saw Antonio-Rooney climb has way to the lead and Maskovich moving to 4th with Hayden Williams and Pickens in toe.
With 27 laps to go Maskovich took the lead on a restart and was chased by Jayden Worthington as Antonio-Rooney dropped back to fifth as Pickens and William's also passed.
As the race continued Pickens got passed Worthington then Maskovich and into the front.
Maskovich maintained a comfortable second for a while until Zach Daum worked his way in to third position and set about challenging Maskovich for second.
Late race slide jobs made for an entertaining battle for second place however neither was able to challenge Pickens who went on to defend his Butterworth memorial title with Maskovich second and Daum third. Williams, Hayden Guptill, Alach, Jayden Worthington, Chris McCutcheon, Antonio-Rooney and James Earl finished in the top 10. | Last night Western Springs Speedway held it's annual Barry Butterworth Memorial. A race meeting honouring one of New Zealand's legendary Speedway figures. One of the unique aspects of this race meeting is the fastest from the back format.
The previous Butterworth winner from each class will start dead last in their respective feature race. Last place select's the car to start beside them with that driver intern selecting the following driver to start ahead and so forth.
Fastest off the back was the regular format in Butterworth's day and has turned into one of the most entertaining nights each season at Western Springs.
With large numbers of TQ's in Christchurch for their National title the small field on hand held three heat races where points were accumulated and at the end of the three events Danny Keene's 9th to 1st, 3rd to 1st and 2nd from 2nd we're enough to win the event over Kaleb Currie who won the third heat. Christopher Lane, Tim Ferguson and Daryl Hanlon also in the top five and points.
In the F2 Midgets the heat race wins went to Mike Driver, Ben Cometti, Eric Smith and Aaron Hodgson winning from grid 8.
Fresh from winning the F2 championship the previous meeting Hodgson starting last selected Cometti to start alongside him in the back row. Cometti chose Corbin Anderson who chose Nathan Howard.
When the 20 Lap race began a brother-in-law front row pairing both had starts deemed uneven by race officials. First time called back for Brad McCutcheon's jumpstart then Brad Robertson jump start allowed to continue but was relegated out of the lead and back to 3rd during a lap 11 caution where Howard's car came to a stop.
When the race resumed all hell broke loose. As the 20 car field rolled around to receive the green lights the yellow lights momentarily showed before becoming green which threw the start sequence off for an already cautious front row.
This coupled by the pole sitter losing power created havoc.
This extreme concertina effect caused midfield carnage as the bright yellow Yale sponsored car driven by Brett Morris Jr cartwheeled past its matching wall signage sending the surrounding cars into one another in avoidance.
Morris's motor, revealed through mangled panels, half torn from the vehicle. Seven cars were involved with 3 receiving restarts.
The race proceeded and younger brother of Ben, Sam Cometti, found himself in the lead but was soon passed by experienced F2 driver Steven Wilson and Robertson.
The older half of the Matthews brothers Joshua got round Sam Cometti for 3rd with a lap to go and Hodgson from the rear grid had made it passed Cometti also to finish 4th and challenge for third in the final corner but fell just short.
Wilson holding off Robertson to win with Matthews third.
In the Sprintcar division defending Butterworth winner Pickens picked Daniel Eggleton who in turn picked Kerry Brocas who selected Jamie McDonald to occupy the final two rows.
Former TQ and F2 driver Brad Curtain lead the opening laps followed by Paul Sands and Rob Vazey.
With 21 laps to go Pickens and McDonald took evasive action for Dean Shadbolt who had just made contact with the wall. The result Pickens spinning to the infield and continuing on with McDonald left stranded on the pole line.
Both Pickens and McDonald returning to 9th and 10th spots respectively for the two wide restart.
At the restart McDonald took off and use the highline to perfection and within several laps found himself in the leading with fellow backmarker Pickens 5th.
Daniel Rogers now in 2nd chased down McDonald until the gap widened in lap traffic.
This drew Rogers into James Dahm's reach and as the two drivers race lines converged upon encountering a lap car both Rogers and Dahm's cars came together resulting in both vehicles damaged and unable to continue.
With the back starting row having advanced to the front row with 7 laps to remaining McDonald won the restart and led the final laps to win ahead of Pickens and Eggleton in third place. Brocas and Curtin also in the top five.
The premier event of the evening was the 40 lap Barry Butterworth Memorial Midget Car Feature where Pickens as current champion chose Brad Mosen who selected Shayne Alach who intern picked American Zach Daum who chose former Butterworth winner Brock Maskovich to start from grid 16 of the 20 car field.
Veteran midget driver and | 922 |
The truth about pools is that they cannot always be kept free of algae and crystal clear with slow, little addition of chemicals. And this includes hot tubs and spas too. Steady and slow might have won the race for the tortoise against the hare, but this isn't going to happen for algae.
Algae and bacteria spores have built-in exponential spread rate. Once they hit your pool beyond a certain level, you will certainly have a hard time trying to control them. The best way to prevent this from happening is to use the best pool shock to shock your pool regularly.
So how do you ensure you buy the best brand? Here is a guide to help you out.
There are a lot of shocks on the market today but none compares to the following seven models.
This is one of the most powerful pool shocks on the shelves today and comes with a lot of extras. Instead of being placed in a bag, the shock comes in a simple to open and pour bottle that is easy to use than a bag (that requires tearing and then trying to pour the liquid out into a container).
Another feature of this product is the crystals that kill all blue algae in your pool and they also happen to destroy mustard algae, black algae, and green algae. Furthermore, the shock<|fim_middle|>Q: Should I buy liquid or powdered shock?
A: For vinyl pools, it is ideal to buy liquid shocks since there is almost a zero chance they will affect the lining. If you get the powdered model, ensure that you mix it with water before you add to your pool. For a concrete pool, you can easily add any type of shock without worrying about anything. But always premix granular or powdered sock with water before you add it to your pool.
In conclusion, the best pool shock for your swimming pool should be able to kill algae and bacteria and prevent them from re-developing in the future. Any of the products we have reviewed above will do a great job for your pool. | helps to thwart the growth of the above algae in your facility.
These 12 pounds of pool shocks make your swimming pool to appear clearer and safe to swim in. And it works without destroying your pool's liner, making it a great product for vinyl liner.
With the Aqua Chem, you are assured of getting a fast swimming pool shock product that will destroy all algae in your pool. It is a convenience product that you will have an easy time when using it. The shock destroys algae and bacterial effectively, leaving your pool safe and more hygienic to swim in.
Furthermore, it makes your swimming pool sparkling clean and it doesn't affect the pH level. Another great thing about this shock is that you can use it for all kinds of pool and it will help to reduce eye irritation and chlorine odor. It is an optimal product for shocking your swimming pool.
In fact, when you add the shock in your pool, you can soon jump into your swimming pool – just wait for 15 minutes and you will be good to go.
This product has the active element Potassium Mono Persulfate that comprises almost half of the shock. And it comes inside 24 x 1 pound bags that make it one of the most affordable products on the market today.
This shock eliminates the development of algae as well as other dangerous bacteria in your swimming pool. Furthermore, it works pretty well in a facility that is sanitized with the best bromine in the industry.
In The Swim Shock burns away all the dead chlorine cells to provide a higher chlorine-free reading. Due to this ability, you can always use the shock to maintain your swimming pool. Also, you can use it to enhance the health of your pool.
Although it might seem a bit costlier than other shocks we have reviewed, it is worth every penny.
The Pool Essentials 25506ESS Shock Treatment is a fast-dissolving, easy to use shock. It clear cloudy water to leave your pool crystal clear and friendly to swim in any time you want. Also, this product reduces the smell of chlorine, making your pool to smell fresh.
Also, the shock is ideal for all types of pools. Actually, it is an ergonomic product that you can use for your in-ground and above ground pool. You should use this product at least once per week to ensure that all algae and bacteria are destroyed and prevent cloudy water.
The product was designed for simpler application via the skimmer or you can simply add it to the deep end of your pool. Moreover, you can use it any time of the season and still get the perfect results that you have always wanted.
DryTec Calcium Hypochlorite Chlorinating Shock Treatment comes in 24 bags that weighs a pound each. It is a fast-acting product with quick-dissolving ability to leave your swimming pool sanitizer around the clock.
The product is quite effective and kills all bacteria, algae, and other organic elements in your pools. It is also able to prevent the development of these nuisances to ensure that you get a healthy pool to swim in.
This shock contains 68% calcium hypochlorite that makes it ideal for use as a pool shock. And you can use it in any type of swimming pool. For the best results, use one bag for every 10K gallons of water.
The product is not only effective but also economical. Actually, it will save you money in the long run since you don't need to keep on visiting the market to get other bags every week or so.
If you are searching for a shock that will kill and prevent algae from developing in your swimming pool, then you should try the HTH Pool Shock Super Shock Treatment. This product not only kills algae but also bacteria that might have contaminated your facility.
One great thing about this shock is that you don't need to add it every day to ensure that your pool is clean. Simply add after 7 days and your facility will be free of these contaminants and other organisms. The product is a fast-acting 4-in-1 shock product that provides crystal clean outcomes within 24 hours.
Moreover, you can use the shock in salt water swimming pools and still get the desired results. Just like most products on this list, this shock is very affordable and you can add it to the deep end of your pool.
Zapp It comes packed in a bucket and in granular form to ensure that you get an easy time when adding to your pool. Every bucket weighs 50 pounds, which is enough to run for a few months and make sure that your pool remains sanitized.
The product boasts of 70% available chlorine, meaning that you can rest assured of getting a shocked pool every time you use it. Actually, this is a super chlorinator and pool shock, all in one packet.
Fast dissolving granular comes in handy since you can use your pool immediately you shock it. And 1 pound of this product is sufficient for use in a 40K gallon pool. Hence, it is an economical and easy to use shock.
The type of pool shock you use will depend on the water chemistry and why you need to shock your pool.
For green water, use calcium hypochlorite shocks.
For weekly maintenance, use calcium hypochlorite, sodium di-chlor, or potassium mono persulfate shock.
From there, know the type of pool before you add your pool shock.
Polyvinyl chloride or vinyl is made by merging ethylene and chlorine. It is then rolled into thin, flexible elements that are used to line your pool. Hence, you should use non-chlorine shock in these kinds of pools to prevent bleaching.
Use products that have 65% or less chlorine in them.
These are molded pieces of fiberglass that are coated with a gel cover. It is not affected by chlorine due to its long-lasting surface. You can use any of the shocks that we have recommended for weekly maintenance.
Concrete are often covered with plaster that is strong. Therefore, you can use just about any kind of pool shock for these pools.
Q: What does a pool shock do?
A: Pool Shocks come in handy to help sanitize your swimming pool. They help to remove algae and bacterial and prevent them from re-growing in your swimming pool.
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Gulgong farmer's fantastic fossil find uncovers unknown ancient species
A Gulgong farmer's discovery of 15-million-year-old fossils in a back paddock has led scientists to uncover extraordinary specimens, including new plants and animals preserved in what was once a billabong in a rainforest teeming with life.
The site contains rarely found fossils of delicate organisms, small animals and soft tissues frozen in time, allowing scientists to identify what fish ate for their last suppers, what pollen was carried by a sawfly and even detect a miniscule baby mussel that hitched a ride on a fish.
Dr Matthew McCurry from the Australian Museum with one of the fossils found at McGraths Flat. Credit:Justin McManus
Only four fossilised spiders have been found across Australia until the new find. So far, excavations of the site revealed 13 spiders preserved so perfectly that Dr Michael Frese, of the University of Canberra, could use electron microscopy to image delicate features such as<|fim_middle|>agoon also preserved the soft tissue of fish so well Dr Frese could see what they had eaten for their last suppers. It usually consisted of the aquatic larvae of the midges that were found on every second rock.
"Many of the fish's gastrointestinal tracks are preserved," he said. These revealed the midge's antennae.
Field work at the site was funded by a donation from a descendant of Robert Etheridge, an early curator of the Australian Museum and an English palaeontologist who came to Australia in 1866.
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"You can image every hair on the legs. You could count them if you were patient enough," he said.
According to a paper published on Saturday in Science Advances by international scientists led by Dr Matthew McCurry of the Australian Museum and Dr Frese, the new site – called McGraths Flat after the sheep farmer who found it – was "exceptional" in many ways.
Many specimens were new to science, including trapdoor spiders, large cicadas, wasps and a variety of fish, Dr McCurry, a palaeontologist, said.
Using electron microscopy, scientists could tell that this feather was likely red or black. It was found at McGraths Flat near Gulgong in NSW. The newly discovered fossil site is of world significance. Credit:Salty Dingo
Unlike most fossils that preserve hard body parts, such as teeth and bones, the site contained a "range of rarely found fragile and soft-bodied organisms that are normally missing from the fossil record," he said.
Farmer Nigel McGrath said he was clearing some hard red rocks in a paddock by throwing them into a bucket when he spotted a fossil of a leaf on a rock.
Once he found the first, he found "hundreds of rocks covered in leaves".
Asked how he responded to the site being named in his honour, Mr McGrath deadpanned: "Most people die before they have something named after them." He is in good company. Sir David Attenborough has had many animals and plants named after him, including an 18-million-year-old fossilised marsupial lion Microleo attenboroughi found in QLD.
Mr McGrath said scientists who visited the site were very excited. Asked whether the younger generation of his family was equally amazed, he replied": "You know what kids are like. Show them a Game Boy and they are excited. Show them a rock and they aren't."
Mr McGrath's family has run sheep and cattle outside Gulgong since the second world war, recently enduring one of the worst droughts on record.
Gulgong is an Indigenous word for "deep waterhole" – and the findings confirm that today's sheep paddocks were once dense temperate rainforest.
Dating to the Miocene epoch, a period of mass extinction of species, McGraths Flat provided a window into how Australia would respond to climate change, said Dr McCurry.
"The fossils we have found prove that the area was once a temperate, mesic rainforest and that life was rich and abundant here in the Central Tablelands," he said.
Dr McCurry said the fossils were preserved in iron-rich rocks that contained large amounts of the mineral goethite. These rocks were not previously thought to contain high-quality fossils.
This mineral had "encased organisms" that lived or fell to the bottom of the billabong.
A fossilised spider. Credit:Salty Dingo
These sorts of fossil sites are so critical to studying how life has changed over time that palaeontologists have a special term for them: "Konservat-Lagerstätten".
"Until now it has been difficult to tell what these ancient ecosystems were like, but the level of preservation at this new fossil site means that even small fragile organisms like insects turned into well-preserved fossils," Dr McCurry said.
The exceptional quality of the fossils has led to new discoveries. A single feather was preserved so well that under a microscope Dr Frese could examine the subcellular organelles within cells that are associated with certain colours. His work revealed the feather was likely red or black.
The feather was Mr McGrath's favourite find.
Dr Frese said: "Everyone loves the feather. It is very delicate. Fossil feathers are rare because they do not sink easily."
In another case, archaeologists found a preserved sawfly with pollen attached to its body. That allowed the scientists to see which flower it had visited or pollinated before it died.
An ancient aquatic version of Uber was Dr Frese's favourite find: A fossil of a tiny fish showed an even smaller baby mollusc, less than 1mm, hitching a ride on its tail.
A rare photo of camera shy Nigel McGrath at the wheel of his tractor helping excavate the site near Gulgong where he found fossils. Credit:Simon McClusky
Dr Frese said he first heard of these larvae molluscs attaching themselves to fish to move around a waterway as a boy growing up in Germany. But the fossil is believed to be the first detailing this version of parasitism.
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Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur
There's no shame in being unemployed or getting laid off. It happens. Most folks who lose a job start looking for a new job. If you have recently joined the ranks of the unemployed or are simply sick and tired of your current job, another option is to become an entrepreneur.
There are two ways to become an entrepreneur. You can either start a business from scratch or buy an existing business.
To help you out, we've collected some interviews with people who have made the transition from employee to entrepreneur, including a few folks who are just starting down that path. We've also collected some advice from the experts on how to go from being an employee to being an employer. Want to be featured in an article of your own? Just submit your employee-to-employer interview.
Gena Rotstein's Journey from Employee to Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur takes up a lot of time and can be lonely, but Gena Rotstein is enjoying running her own company. She's developed a nice niche providing charitable advising services to companies, families and individuals.
From Sales Superstar to Successful Entrepreneur
Sales skills are invaluable for new entrepreneurs. So, it's no surprise that Debra Freligh has successfully transitioned from employee to entrepreneur. Her marketing firm, based in Sparta New Jersey, has become a go-to destination for business owners in search of effective media strategies.
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From Real Estate Agent to Business Owner
With the crash of the real estate industry, many real estate agents and others involved in real estate are looking at new career options. Jean Newell decided that it was time to own a business, rather than simply find a job.
How John N. Clark Went From Employee to Coffee Company Owner
Who doesn't love coffee? This entrepreneur took a passion for coffee and used that passion to fuel the successful launch of his own coffee company. He left a big paycheck and a nice expense account, but he has no regrets at all.
The Journey from Employee to Entrepreneur for Kendra Herington
Kendra Herington moved to a new town and found it was tough to find a job. So, she set up shop on her own, helping others with marketing and event planning. It's a new way to live, and, so far, she's enjoying it!
Starting a Consulting Business After Being Laid Off
When life deals you lemons, make lemonade. That's what Mark Stelzner did after his company merged with a large company and downsized his position. His new consulting firm is doing well, and he has some great advice for others who are contemplating becoming entrepreneurs after a change in employment puts them into free agency.
Formerly at Lehman Brothers, Now an Entrepreneur
What happened to Lehman Brothers was a tragedy. But, many former Lehman employees will no doubt go on to do amazing things. Peter Ubriaco is a great example of an ex-Lehman employee who is now well on his way to becoming a very successful entrepreneur.
How Melissa Cassera Went From Ad Sales Rep to Starting a Publicity Firm
Melissa Cassera left her job as an advertising sales rep to start her own business. She now owns and runs a publicity firm that is focused on helping entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Becoming an Independent Consultant After Losing a Job
Mitch Paioff was laid off when the dot com bubble burst. He didn't waste any time in setting up his own consulting company, and he's now very active in helping others to build their own consulting practices.
From Quality Assurance to Quality Lifestyle
Nacie Carson left her job at a software company to do her own thing. She not only quit the corporate rat race, but her new business evolved from her creation of a blog to discuss such personal transitions. She's becoming an authority on best practices for lifestyle design, and was nice enough to spend some time with us, talking about her own transition from employee to entrepreneur.
Downsized Too Many Times, Now an Entrepreneur!
Nancy Spruel suffered through downsizing a few times before deciding to become an entrepreneur. Her business, Wholesale Spa Source, sounds like a great business. We asked her a few questions about how she went from being an employee to being an entrepreneur.
From Advertising Agency Employee to Entrepreneur
Ruta Fox started a business and made a million dollars her first year. Before that she worked for a global advertising agency. Curious how Ruta made the transition from employee to entrepreneur? This interview explains exactly how she did it.
Starting a Natural Foods Company
Life is too short to be unhappy. With that in mind, Seth Mendelsohn decided to turn his passion for cooking into a new business. He left the life and being an employee and, so far, has enjoyed the transition to owning a business of his own.
Recessions Create Great Entrepreneurs
The current recession may be the mother of all recessions. But previous recessions have generated their fare share of talented entrepreneurs. We caught up with Miriam Silverberg, owner of a New York PR firm, to hear her story about how she got started as an entrepreneur.
Making the Transition to Entrepreneur
Writing a book might not seem the same as opening a business, but, in fact, authors that do well approach promoting their book in the same way that any entrepreneur goes about promoting their offerings. Beth Dunn's business is her book. We talked to her about the transition from working for somebody else to having her own business.
Accidental Entrepreneur
Robert D. Willis is the founder of an Eastford, Connecticut company that makes a fragrance product that is an alternative to scented candles or potpourri. Before that, he had worked at a company for 34 years. Then things changed, and he ended up, to his surprise, owning his own business.
Employer Went Bankrupt, Started a Bath Products Company
Donna Rug's former employer went bankrupt, but her story has a happy ending. She started a business of her own and says it's the best decision she ever made. | Lost a Job to Downsizing, Bought a Franchise
Vickie Tompkins is the founder of Synergy HomeCare in Beaverton, Oregon. She was a downsizing victim at a manufacturing company and decided it was time to control her own destiny. So, she bought a franchise in the booming home care industry.
Becoming Your Own Boss After Leaving a Job
Circumstances change and jobs can go away. When that happens, a great option is to become your own boss. Jennifer Dillon of Franklin, Massachusetts took that route.and so far, so good.
Bailing Out on the Auto Industry to Become an Entrepreneur
Wondering whether Detroit will get a bailout and whether the automotive industry will rebound? Nick Lober decided he wasn't going to stick around and find out. He left the auto industry to seek his fortune by starting his own business.
Starting My Own Medical Practice
Melissa Babcock worked as a dermatologist for somebody else for five years before she decided to set up her own dermatology practice. She shared some of her lessons learned with us.even if the business you want to start is completely different, there's some great advice in this entrepreneur interview.
Starting a Boutique PR Firm
A great job can become hellish when the people mix changes for the worse. Michelle Renee saw that happen at her job, so she left and started her own company, a boutique PR firm based in San Diego, California.
Sony Alumni Start Events Production Company
Jamie Geffen and Brian Worley left their jobs at Sony to start an event production company, called YourBASH! They are located in Santa Monica, California but plan events both nationally and internationally.
Leaving a Job to Become a Business Owner
Penny Haynes of Holly Springs, Georgia saw the writing on the wall when business slowed down at her company. So, she started a business of her own.
Opening an Acupuncture Business
Joy Lundquist lost her job at a not-for-profit after voicing disagreement with the organization's new direction. She's pulled out a win though, as she now has transitioned into owning her own business as an acupuncturist, which she loves. As she says, when you love doing something very much, you cannot possibly fail. So true!
The Road to Entrepreneurship for Amos Winbush III
Amos Winbush III was pursuing his musical interests in New York and then decided to switch gears and start a business. He offers some great advice for other would-be entrepreneurs who are thinking about starting a company.
Jeff Teeter's Story: Lost a Job, Bought a Franchise, No Regrets
After getting laid off from a job, Jeff Teeter decided it was time to gain control of his own destiny. He bought a franchise, and, from all appearances, he's loving his new life as an entrepreneur!
From Travel Industry Job to Travel Entrepreneur
Jason Kucherawy is an entrepreneur in Toronto in Canada. His company went through a variety of changes and he ended up unemployed. Like many of the entrepreneurs we feature in this section of our site, he's made the best of it by using unemployment as a transitional device to pursue his goal of owning a business and making the most of his talents.
Starting an Online Game Company
Douglas Granzow is a talented entrepreneur from Ashburn, Virginia. He left a large company to become his own boss. He's now enjoying life running a popular online business game called Tycoon Online.
Closing Up One Business to Start Another
We're taking a look at transitions from employee to entrepreneur, but another interesting transition is going from owning one business to starting a different company altogether. That's a story that Iyabo Asani was kind enough to share with us.
Starting a Virtual Assistant Business
A bad job can be a blessing in disguise. For Caroline Pigott, it motivated her to leave and form her own company, VIP Assistant Solutions. Now, she's blazing a trail in the fast-growth market for virtual assistants.
Founder of Collar Free Discusses Switch from Employee to Entrepreneur
Jimmy Hendricks is the co-founder of Collar Free in San Diego, California. He worked as a sales manager for a while and then decided it was time to go out on his own. He was kind enough to share his entrepreneurial experience with us.
Here's an interview with Michelle Hill, an aspiring entrepreneur who is starting a copywriting business. She's still keeping her day job, but you can tell she's got what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
How Andrew Cronk Went from Employee to Employer And Never Looked Back
It's tough to work for a big company that stifles creativity. Occasionally, some talents escapes from those confines and become entrepreneurial innovators. Andrew Cronk is one such individual, and he shared his thoughts on what it's like to leave a job and go out on your own.
From Employee to Entrepreneur
Brent Ridge, in Sharon Springs, New York, saw the writing on the wall, as he watched the media company he worked for suffer in the down economy. He jumped ship.onto his own ship, a new startup that promotes a lifestyle brand that is cultivating a loyal following.
Bryan Heathman's Path from Employee to Entrepreneur
Bryan Heathman lost his job but had already been working on a Plan B to start a company of his own. Today, he is the founder of Made for Success, an audio recordings company. He's also written a book that helps other entrepreneurs to make the most of their ecommerce websites | 1,125 |
A Season of Note presents Cirque Zuma Zuma on Oct. 2
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Idaho State University, a Carnegie-classified doctoral high research activity university and teaching institution founded in 1901, attracts students from around the world to its Idaho campuses. At the main campus in Pocatello, and at locations in Meridian, Idaho Falls and Twin Falls, ISU has nine Colleges, a Graduate School and a Division of Health Sciences that together offer more than 250 certificate and degree programs. More than 12,000 students attend ISU. Idaho State University is the state's designated lead institution in health professions.
EventsPerforming ArtsUniversity News | Season of Note will present Cirque Zuma Zuma on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the ISU Stephens Performing Arts Center Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
Cirque Zuma Zuma is a cultural phenomenon with elements of traditional African dance and live music, adding in hip hop and other westernized trends
Program repertoire includes flag dancing, Diabolo spinning, chair building, Zulu and Gumboot dance and Hukuma Matata Acrobatics. Acrobats doing handstands on high human pyramids and stacked chairs 20 feet high, men and women dancing Zulu dance and women balancing jars with their feet are some of the spectacular delights that will be presented.
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In the early 80's Charles and Howard were joined by their sons, Richard and Kenneth, and Jamerson & Bauwens continued to flourish. Since then the original founders have passed on, but their legacy is still going strong under the leadership of the next generation. Opportunities continue to flow and today Jamerson & Bauwens is among the top electrical contractors in the Midwest, sought out for their experience, precision, reliability and exceptional track record. | bought a small, residential electrical contracting firm named A. A. Studenroth back in 1974. The following year they changed the name, moved from Harvey to Skokie and started to grow. Jamerson and Bauwens were quickly able to distinguish themselves by bringing integrity and innovative solutions | 62 |
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A proud papa in Washington shared a sweet video he made of interviews with her daughter Madison on her first days of school for the last 13 years. Kevin Scruggs has been documenting her first days since she was in kindergarten and now she's graduating from high school and he's created this heartwarming compilation for her.
The video starts with Madison's first interview from Kindergarten, where the adorable little girl tells her dad she wants to go back to school everyday. It continues, year after year, until her senior year, where her dad asks, "What was your most favorite thing you did at school today?" And the teen tells him honestly, "Uh…leave. I was kind of done."
It ends with a compilation of all the times the girl and her dad tell each other, "I love you." It's touching lots of hearts and since it was published on YouTube, it's racked up more than 80,000 views. Madison enjoyed seeing herself grow up on the video and says, "I'm really appreciative of how much time my dad put into it, how much he loves us and how much he and my mom do | 250 |
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Nevada is semi-arid and is largely desert. Most of Nevada is within the Great Basin. South of the Great Basin is the Mojave Desert. Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe both lie on the western edge. About 86 percent of Nevada's land is managed by multiple jurisdictions of the United States federal government, both are military and civilian.
Nevada is the driest state in the United States. The average temperature is about 71 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. The winters in northern Nevada are fairly cold, and long. The winter season in the southern part of Nevada tends to be short and mild. The average annual rainfall per year is about 7 inches.
Church attendance in Nevada is among the lowest of all the United States. In 2009 a poll showed only 30 percent of residents of Nevada said they attended church weekly or almost weekly. Only four states were found to have a lower attendance rate than Nevada.
Nevada is home to the famous Las Vegas which is a hub of convention centers, shows, resorts and casinos. Nevada has a lot of adventure to offer outside of Las Vegas. Locations Boulder City is home to the spectacular Hoover Dam. Boulder City also offers museums, adventure, golf and The Lost City Museum. At The Lost City Museum you can visit actual prehistoric sites of the Puebloan Indians. Boulder City also offers an invigorating helicopter ride over Nevada's landscapes, valleys and ravines. Flying over extinct volcanoes and breathtaking views of the Mojave Desert, Lake Meade and the Hoover Dam. Overton City offers the Mouse's Tank which is a hike through the mountains in the desert. Reno is known for the casinos, museums and child friendly attractions such as Animal Ark, The Discovery-Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum and Sierra Safari Zoo. Nevada is a state with a broad spectrum of experiences and is a state that has sites of preserved Native American history, bodies of water, deserts, mountains and all the glitz and glamour of the famous world city of Las Vegas. Nevada is a destination that has proven to never disappoint.
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The almighty Wizard of Otin and his bloggy buddies Bambi RX and Hit40 have begun a Happy Hour Friday theme each week that I'm going to try today. Don't know if I can<|fim_middle|> my breath away. If I could have do-overs I would have been a contemporary dancer.
Going to the ocean, no matter what the weather, and watching and listening to the waves for hours.
The smell of Evergreens and dirt... and cement too... after the first rain in weeks.
Curling up under a thick blanket, in my big comfy chair, on a rainy day, with my "fireplace" DVD in the TV, some coffee by my side, a great book, and my cat on my lap. Heaven.
Going out to dinner with family or friends.
Fave comfort food: steak or chicken and mashed potatoes, corn, ice-cream, pineapple upside down cake, German-chocolate cake with a big glass of whole milk.
When my hubs unintentionally twists sayings: i.e., "Like a duck out of water", "Like a sheep in wolf's clothing", and, "he has a mind like a steel sieve".
The burn my legs feel after a particularly long walk -- then I go have a pastry and coffee.
OK - that's all for now - gotta save some happy-making things for next time.
PS "Happy Hours" make me happy, but that's a given. | think of a bunch of things that make me happy every week but every once in a while should be doable (I do have a reputation of being a snarky, unsatisfied slacker, to keep up after all).
When at night my cat burrows underneath the blankets and slithers alongside of me like a cute furry snake.
Listening to Led Zeppelin (or The Clash, The Cure, The Stones, Queen, or The Talking Heads) and flashback to being a teenager with the whole world ahead of me for the taking.
Reading a book on a lounge chair in the sun, a cold glass of something by my side (anything with vodka), and then immediately falling asleep.
Hanging out with a friend or friends, drinking wine, and talking about everything and we all act like we haven't heard it all before.
The way the morning sun filters through the blinds in the office as I type away on my laptop.
The way the afternoon and evening sun filters through the blinds in the living room - so film noir - minus the dead body.
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We all are used to using our Android phones daily. From the Expensive all feature rich HD handsets to the budget phones. they all get us on our way with our day to day lives. They serve our basic communication needs through calls and messages and also let us connect to the World Wide Web, letting us get our daily feed of news, information, music and anything else we desire.
However, through the daily grind we put our handsets through can often result in various issues. Slowness, inadvertently changing the settings on our handsets, corrupt and malicious files, all can affect our beloved devices.
This calls for some action<|fim_middle|> arises. Before you begin, it is advisable to make a backup of your data on a storage card, depending on the amount of access your phone will allow at the moment.
1. Switch the phone off and holding the Volume buttons both at the same time, along with the Power button, wait until you get a test screen with the reset option.
2. With the handset powered off, press and hold the Volume Down button and press and release the Power button, while the volume down button is held. The "FACTORY RESET" option will appear, using the Power button complete the process.
3. With the phone switched off, press and hold the Home button, with the home button pressed at the same time; power the device on by pressing the Power button. The "Android Recovery" screen will be displayed. Select the options with the Volume buttons both at the same time. Then use the "wipe date/factory reset" option with the Power button.
Accept the "Confirm wipe of all user data" option and click on "Yes—delete all user data", using the Power button.
4. With the phone off, press and hold the Home button and press and release the Power button together. After the Android Recovery screen appears, press the Search button. Use the wipe data/factory reset option and select "Yes – delete all user data". Select "reboot system now".
Switch the phone off. You will now need to press the Volume Up, Power & Home buttons simultaneously. After the handset vibrates, release the Power button but hold the buttons for Volume Up and Home until the "Android system recovery" screen appears.
Select the "wipe data/factory reset" option. After the reset, select the "Reboot system now" option and complete the process.
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thanks for sharing the steps to reboot an anderoid phone. | and sometimes just switching the phone off and on does not help. This article aims at guiding you to do a reset when just such a situation | 28 |
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