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It’s great to have an idea. It’s great to have a passion. It’s even more awesome to have a plan in place to follow your passion out loud! I’ve always known I wanted to write. To what degree I’d write wasn’t as clear, but once I decided I wanted to do it professionally, there became a different level of requirements for me in order to do it successfully. Before I wanted to become a professional writer I didn’t have to consult with anyone or gain advice on how to best do it. I just wrote. True enough, I’d research and remember what I was taught in school about grammar, technical writing, writing styles, etc., but consulting with someone was not as necessitated.
On my journey to becoming Author Christin Webb, I quickly learned that I needed someone or people to reference to gain their expertise, their advice, their guidance for me to move forward with as few road blocks as possible. I started networking with some local published authors and my editor even became a great influence in how I’d approach my writing and my future as an author. I’ve never believed in reinventing the wheel, so I knew I couldn’t go through the process alone. I needed someone to help me make the wheel fit my passion.
As you begin or continue following your passion, don’t forget to start seeking out and/or observing those positive influences of people that are in your field or have great insight to your passion. No one ever became a success without a mentor; without guidance and advisement. Meet with them regularly, whether formally or informally. Take notes from everything they say. Create action plans from their advice. Incorporate their expertise into your plans and find that your plan will be even more tightly sealed than you could without their expertise.
I often neglect to mention this, but when you start your process from this tip on gaining mentors for your passion, feel free to come back by the post and share your experience, your successes. We can all learn from each other and best Live Our Passions Out Loud!
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https://passionlivingbycw.com/2013/06/07/your-passion-guide/
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Expert session on how to tackle UPSC ( IAS, IPS, IFS… ) exam in first attempt. We are confident that you can clear IAS exam in first attempt if guided in right direction.
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How to remove Deal-slider adware - tips from Averina.com
Deal-slider is software that can show you different ads if you want to buy anything online. If you do not want to buy anything, then you will have to be shown all these pop-ups and they will exasperate you. The extension usually can be added without users participation with any freeware installed not so long ago, so you should be very cautious with the utilities that you download from shady websites. If you do not want to purchase anything on the web and you do not want to see all these popping-up windows, then you are welcome to read this technique till the end and perform the instructions to remove Deal-slider.
- Remove Deal-slider automatically:
- Use removal tool
How to remove Deal-slider Simply
There are many methods to get rid of Deal-slider from the PC. You can look through the article completely and perform the wanted way of removal. If we speak about the most effective and the quickest technique of removal, so I should mention the programs that will help. As many specialists say, it is better to find and use effective Deal-slider Removal Tool. Removal software that was released especially for a single type of viruses is the most effective. You can also download any other antimalware that has Deal-slider in the base of viruses. The antivirus software that I recommend you (Spyhunter 4) will find and get rid of Deal-slider completely, you can download it clicking this button.
- It removes Deal-slider right now. Forever.
- This anti-malware software will protect your computer against future infections.
- It provides professional real-time protection from malware, adware, spyware and other viruses.
- 24/7 professional support
Speaking about the profits of Spyhunter 4, I should notice the matter that it was created by the group of people who know their work qualitatively and are skilled in malware removal. In addition Spyhunter will eliminate not only unwanted browser extensions from your computer but also all the existent viruses, such as badware, spyware or ransomware.
Spyhunter 4 is a new release of effective antivirus that removes all the manifestations of Deal-slider and other viruses not only in browsers, but also from the system. It an advantageous variant for those who do not realise how to delete virus parts from the registry entries, because this software will do everything for you.
What Is Deal-slider?
Deal-slider is software that was written to help computer owners in internet shopping, it will help to find the most profitable deals and sales quickly and to compare the prizes for one and the same goods in different shops. Moreover Deal-slider will show you many pop-ups that contain advertising information even if you do not want to see them. The programs that have such functions are called adware or ad-supported. Such applications are considered to be a possibly malicious that is why it is very undesirable to install them or have on a PC.
Instructions to delete Deal-slider from browsers: Chrome, IE, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari
Reset Google Chrome
- Free anti-malware scanner will assist you to solve this problem in Chrome faster.
- Safe manual step by step instructions to delete Deal-slider in Chrome.
- Free anti-malware scanner will uninstall Deal-slider from Mozilla Firefox faster.
- Full step by step manual Deal-slider removal instructions for Firefox.
Reset Internet Explorer
- You can delete Deal-slider from Internet Explorer automatically with free anti-malware scanner.
- Manual step by step Deal-slider removal instructions for IE.
- Automatic and fast Deal-slider removal technique for Safari: free anti-malware scanner.
- Step by step Deal-slider manual uninstall instructions for Safari.
- Method to automatically and faster eliminate Deal-slider from Opera: free anti-malware scanner.
- Delete Deal-slider from Opera manually with full step by step instructions.
Some people even do not realize that Deal-slider is present on the PC and think that all that is going on in their browsers is due to the options of the browsers, therefore I decided to enumerate all the probable signs that will report you that Deal-slider is and the after-effects of its installation:
- You can encounter the change of the homepage in your browsers. So, you can set the homepage that you like and then it changes by itself to another page and you are able do nothing with this.
- Deal-slider forces computer owners to use its own search engine. So, you can try to change the default search engine, but it is nonsensical because Deal-slider will set it back again.
- The great slowdown of your PC. The unwanted program needs a lot of computer resources to do its malicious functions, so your computer can be very creeping.
- The presence of the program in the registry entries. You can remove Deal-slider from your browser manually, but some keys of the registry will install it in your system again. So, it is impossible to eliminate Deal-slider just only from a browser, you should be certain that there are no keys of Deal-slider in the registry.
- The software that can be installed without your agreement. Usually they are also add-ons that can be added into all of your browsers or on your desktop. No matter what applications were installed by adware, you should not leave them and think that they are not viral software.
- Deal-slider can access your private data that is held in your browsers, such as the search requests, the statistics about the websites that you visit, your passwords and logins from internet accounts, etc.
These enumerated signs and symptoms of Deal-slider are also the causes why this application should be deleted. If you want to stop all this mess on the computer, so you need to choose the way of removal.
|Probability of Data theft||92,6%|
|Self-active Launch in OS||84,6%|
|Manual removal effectiveness||13,8%|
|Free Antivirus removal||42,8%|
|Paid Antivirus removal||91,0%|
|Infection Risk (USA)||7,3%|
|Risk of infection (Europe)||2,9%|
Deal-slider adds itself not only into your browser, but it penetrates all the spheres of the computer system. It generates its registry elements, launch its process at the startup therefore it is very complicated to eliminate it from the system and the elimination lasts a lot of time.
What is the Way to Protect The Computer system From Deal-slider?
Here are the special methods to protect your PC from Deal-slider in the future in order not to allow the malware to infect your browser one more time. You also can recommend these removal techniques to your friends and relatives to guard the computers from Deal-slider and other possible adware:
- You should not download questionable applications from some unfamiliar and strange sites. Oftentimes users think that they have discover the necessary utility, but when it is already added, it proves to be that the program is malicious.
- Confide in your intuition! If you think that the site that you are visiting is viral (some strange things happen there and the computer is slow), then it is better to close the sites. After that run an antivirus.
- Be absolutely easy-tempered and attentive at the time of the procedure of installation of any program. Read all the pop-ups and all the checkboxes not to add anything else that you do not require.
- It is advised to scan your computer for viruses at least one timea a week.
|Method to uninstall||Price|
|Computer repair shop||$95-$140|
It is obvious that professional help in any computer repair service is the most expensive solution. The price for the help can be different; it can be even more expensive, if your system is infected with anything else. But you can be confident that the system will be safe after it.
If you want you can use free solutions, such as manual way of removal or free antivirus, but it is possible that free program can leave the computer infection and it will stay in the computer and manual technique (in case if it will be done with mistakes) can affect your system and it will not start next time. You can also use a paid antimalware, it can be a excellent choice among all the methods because it is not so expensive, but nevertheless the developers of paid software frequently create some updates that will guarantee that the Deal-slider will be in the signature base and the utility will delete it and your system will be free of viruses in the future.
Spyhunter is a good antimalware program that will eliminate all kinds of up-to-date malware, even those that some antimilware applications cannot find. You are welcome also to use it if the try to uninstall Deal-slider manually failed. Spyhunter will protect your system from viruses in the future due to the regularly updated signature base.
About Author: Material provided by: Averina lab
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Marketing Writing for a Range of Businesses
I'm a marketing copywriter with experience in consumer, B2B, and corporate image advertising. I've written traffic-building web content and popular blog posts. I've done long-copy collateral for a clean-energy investment firm as well as a creative theme for an American Mathematical Association website. I've done confidential naming/branding work for David Wood Associates in New York City on both consumer products and pharmaceuticals. In addition, at BBDO, I named a national cat food brand that has been a market leader for years. My copywriting at RDA included diverse "enthusiast" high-tech clients: Denon audio equipment, KEF loudspeakers -- including a distinctive outdoor livingroom ad -- and million-dollar Viking yachts.
My work has been repeatedly chosen as the best thinking and writing to present in agency-wide marketing pitches to win new clients for large mainstream agencies. But I've also done well at smaller agencies in places like Raleigh, North Carolina and Rochester, New York. All of which shows I love ad agencies, whether large or small.
As you explore my advertising portfolio, you'll find my powerful copywriting concepts executed in seo web pages, print, collateral, direct response and broadcast.
B2B Marketing Using Specialized Knowledge
Caution: I've targeted some ads to their audience so specifically that you have to be in that audience to understand the concepts right away. Otherwise, you'll need a footnote or my explanation. (I'm thinking of my Bausch & Lomb microscope print ad. Most microscopes look at dead specimens, stained to increase the contrast of microscopic cells. Bausch & Lomb engineered this microscope to look at live cultures. So "Life Never Looked Better." It's not Shakespeare, but the client hired our agency because of it as well as my long-time experience with their products.)
P.S. Maybe you don't have time now to look at my many portfolio examples right now, so why not just download my selected PDF portfolio? Thanks for visiting my online book.
“John did some very creative work for our agency and was especially gifted coming up with the big idea. I'd like to work with him again!”
John Brown, President, Chief Creative Officer, Blair/BBDO
“I have known John for over 20 years and have used him for freelance creative through the years.”
Jeff Nordensson, President,
The Nordensson Group
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Get 'em while they're hot! - Raffle Tickets on Sale Now!
Spring is in the air, and the Growing Chefs! Ontario team is getting excited about all the possibilities of a new season. We’re preparing to build a lush Learning Garden at our new home, we’re developing our own day camp program, we’ve already begun to host beautiful private events, and we’re perfecting our own monthly events and dinners. Most importantly, we are continuing to run and grow our Growing Chefs! food education programs, helping more children and families across London get excited about wholesome healthy food!
But we're like plants and this warm sun is giving us energy, so why not start one more thing!
Introducing Growing Chefs!’ Spring 2017 Fundraising Raffle. The annual tradition returns this year with a set of excellent prizes from some fabulous supporters. As usual, all proceeds from the raffle will fund Growing Chefs! food education projects, including changes to our headquarters to improve its effectiveness as a food eductaion facillity.
Check out this image for a full prize list and draw dates:
So, you want to win these amazing prizes and support our organization while you’re at it?! Well, here are the rules:
We’re working on an Early Bird – Grand Prize system. This means you increase your chance of winning (and could actually win more prizes) the earlier you buy tickets!
We have a total of 1000 tickets to sell, but there is no limit on the number of tickets any individual may purchase. You can buy more at any time during our raffle period!
Every ticket purchased within the Early Bird timeframe is eligible to win one (1) Early Bird prize and one (1) Grand Prize. Each purchased ticket is deposited into a collective drum. On an Early Bird draw day, one winner is selected and contacted. They may choose any of the available Early Bird prizes. That winner’s ticket is then redeposited into the drum.
If the same ticket wins again at a later Early Bird draw, it is ineligible for a second Early Bird prize and different ticket will be drawn instead.
Because we are using one ticket drum, all tickets are eligible in the Grand Prize draws, even those that already won an Early Bird prize. Three (3) Grand Prize winners will be drawn in sequence. The first drawn gets first choice of the prizes, and so on. Draws will happen at 9:30am on the designated days, and winners will be contacted by phone and email immediately after.
Prices are $5 for one (1) or $20 for five (5). Tickets are available for purchase from the desk at Growing Chefs’ HQ (formerly Auberge du Petit Prince at 460 King Street) during any of our special events, or by appointment (call the office at 519-679-4769 or email email@example.com). Many Growing Chefs! board members and staff are also selling tickets and would be happy to help you!
Thanks for your support and GOOD LUCK!
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This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables.
Now that kidney, heart, and liver transplantations are routine, an increasing number of those seeking the transplantation frontier are turning to the pancreas. There is ample reason to do so since diabetes affects millions of persons and its secondary manifestations of kidney disease, retinopathy, and infection create a significant public health problem as summarized in the opening chapter of this book.
In 1980 at a meeting in Lyon, France, the international players in pancreatic transplantation started a Pancreas Transplant Registry that subsequently located in Minneapolis, Minn. This set the stage for excellent communication between the far-flung pancreas transplant teams, which, under the editorial guidance of Dubernard (Lyon) and Sutherland (Minneapolis), produced this book summarizing the current state of the art. There are 31 major contributors from 14 countries. It is of passing note that the three busiest centers in the United States are in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa—as though the
EISEMAN B. International Handbook of Pancreas Transplantation. Arch Surg. 1990;125(4):551-552. doi:10.1001/archsurg.1990.01410160139028
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IMF chief Christine Lagarde has called on advanced economies to take bold actions to bolster growth and reduce budget deficits, warning that the escalating debt crisis was threatening an already “anemic and bumpy recovery”.
REUTERS - The head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged advanced countries to take bold, coordinated action to break a vicious cycle of weak growth and high debt that threatens the global economy and has been worsened by dysfunctional politics.
"Without collective, bold action, there is a real risk that the major economies slip back instead of moving forward," IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said in her first major Washington speech since she assumed her post in July.
She warned that the world economy had entered a dangerous new phase with global growth slowing as advanced economies struggled with an "anemic and bumpy recovery."
In contrast, emerging economies faced overheating pressures with inflation rising, strong credit growth and expanding current account deficits, she said.
Lagarde said timid growth and weak public balance sheets in developed nations were feeding negatively on each other, fueling a crisis of confidence and restraining demand, investment and employment.
"This vicious cycle is gaining momentum and, frankly, it has been exacerbated by policy indecision and political dysfunction," she said.
A bitter political fight over U.S. debt in Washington during the summer and questions about Europe’s ability to contain an escalating debt crisis have shaken business, consumer and global financial market confidence, putting a brake on growth.
The focus in Europe has been on Greece, with financial markets questioning whether the 17-nation euro zone will be able to keep Athens afloat.
Lagarde said she was reassured by a joint statement on Wednesday from German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The leaders said Greece would stay in the euro zone in comments meant to defuse market concerns Athens could drop out of the currency bloc.
"It is a clear indication from them, who are the two clear leaders from an economic point of view in that euro zone of 17 members, that the future of Greece is within the euro zone," Lagarde said in answer to a question.
Keeping Greece in the euro zone would, however, come at a price, she said, adding that Greece had only partly implemented the austerity measures called for under an IMF-European Union rescue.
"It is a question of reigniting the urge to actually deliver under the commitments that were made by the Greek government and by parliament," she said.
The joint political efforts by France and Germany this week over Greece was exactly what was needed to restore confidence, she said, recalling the effective coordinated response in 2009 by major economies to tackle the global financial crisis.
The steps taken in 2009 at the height of the financial crisis are credited with short-circuiting global panic and restoring economic growth.
Lagarde urged leaders in the United States and Europe to develop credible medium-term plans to lower debt. But she cautioned governments that consolidating budgets too quickly would hurt the recovery and hurt job creation.
"The challenge is to navigate between the twin perils of losing credibility and undermining growth," Lagarde added.
She also said leaders in the euro zone must ensure that all banks are properly capitalized.
She said financial sector reforms should be a global priority. While there was broad agreement on capital and liquidity standards for banks, there were still substantial gaps in areas like supervision, cross-border resolution and shadow banking systems, Lagarde added.
Date created : 2011-09-15
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Handwoven since 1919
At the Märta Måås-Fjetterström Studio sixteen artisan weavers work to create carpets and tapestries of exceptional artistic and material quality. More than just enhancing the everyday life in many homes, our pieces have found their way to the collections of for example the Louvre, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Nationalmuseum. Our knowledge has been handed down from generation to generation of artisan weavers, ensuring unique pieces of unparalleled quality and beauty.
Summer exhibition AT THE STUDIO
Explore the craft behind our world-renowned carpets and view a unique and monumental Vita spetsporten - the largest to be woven since Märta Måås-Fjetterström created the design in 1934.
Open Monday - Saturday 12noon - 6pm
Browse some of the over one thousand designs that can be made-to-order by our artisan weavers. We are happy to assist in finding the right piece for you.
Studio pieces from Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB are of everlasting beauty. We accept consignments, helping to place pieces that need a new home. Browse and shop the inventory on our dedicated website mmfvintage.com
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As per a recent study, most women are bound to develop a cyst in their ovaries at least once in their lifetime. Cysts are nothing but fluid-filled sacs that get formed in an ovary.
Often symptomless, this treatable condition can get resolved within months. But, it usually goes overlooked, as the symptoms hardly occur. Also, ideally, the cysts are supposed to dissolve on their own, but in case they don't, presence of these cysts can cause severe health complications.
But, the women who experience the symptoms of ovarian cysts may encounter pain and discomfort in the abdominal area, irregularity in periods, etc. And these distressing symptoms can be hard to deal with.
Fortunately, there are quite a few medicines and also natural remedies that are considered to be effective in dissolving these cysts and in preventing them from further recurring.
So, today, we've compiled a list of home remedies that can give you relief from the discomfort, stimulate blood circulation and also dissolve the cysts.
Read on to know more about these super-effective traditional home remedies for getting rid of ovarian cysts.
1. Castor Oil Pack
Castor oil is a highly potent remedy that is known to stimulate blood circulation. That is what makes it one of the most popular remedies for ovarian cysts. Dip a cloth in castor oil and keep it on the affected area for relief.
2. Heating Pad
Usage of heating pads is quite common among the women suffering from ovarian cysts. This simple but powerful remedy can effectively release the tension from the muscles and also alleviate the annoying cramps.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is one natural remedy that is alkaline in nature and consists of potassium. Presence of these compounds enable apple cider vinegar to shrink the ovarian cysts. Have it with black strap molasses for effective results.
A certain compound known as betacyanin is found in abundance in beetroot. This compound combined with the alkaline agents present in beetroot are known to be highly effective in alleviating the cramps caused by the cysts.
5. Chamomile Tea
A cup of chamomile tea can provide a great relief from the pain and discomfort that women experience because of the cysts. This age-old effective remedy acts as a natural relaxant and sedative and also alleviates the cramps.
6. Move Your Body
Another effective way of subsiding the painful symptoms of ovarian cysts is to move your body often. Either you can exercise or do yoga, the point is to keep moving your body, as it can play a huge role in reducing the cramping that is caused by the cysts.
7. Drink Plenty Of Water
Increasing your intake of fluid, especially water, can help your body flush out the harmful toxins. This is a reliable remedy that has been used since centuries in reducing the occurrence of ovarian cysts to a considerable extent.
Many people take herbal supplements for fighting off the problem of hormonal imbalance. Herbs like milk thistle seed, black cohosh, etc., can treat ovarian cysts and prevent the new ones from getting formed.
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https://www.boldsky.com/health/disorders-cure/2016/try-these-eight-home-remedies-for-ovarian-cysts-106490.html
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Pa. junior firefighter, 15, dies in freak accident
He was burning garbage when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck; his firefighter brother tried to save his life
By FireRescue1 Staff
MAHAFFEY, Pa. — Colleagues are mourning the sudden death of a 15-year-old junior firefighter.
The Progress News reported that Thane Lucas, with the Community Volunteer Fire Department, was fatally injured in a freak accident at home Tuesday afternoon. He was burning bags of garbage in a metal burn barrel when something inside exploded and struck him in the neck.
He was treated on scene by EMTs and airlifted to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Deputy Chief Josh Bush said Lucas was coming up on his one-year anniversary with the company. Lucas' brother, who is a firefighter at the same department, tried to save his brother's life.
"Thane had just finished his essentials training. He put in the time he was allowed to under state law," Chief Bush said. "He was very active in the fire company. He helped with fundraisers. He did as much as he could to help us out."
Below are photos taken by volunteer firefighter and FireRescue1 columnist Jerry Brant of Lucas' funeral service. Firefighters from Patton Fire Company stood by while Mahaffey firefighters went out of service.
"The number of firefighters attending the funeral service was so large that many had to wait outside, because the funeral home could not accommodate the large crowd," Brant said. "At the completion of the service, Mahaffey firefighters loaded his casket onto their engine rescue for his final ride to his resting place."
- Junior firefighter
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https://www.firerescue1.com/fatal-incident/articles/200675018-Pa-junior-firefighter-15-dies-in-freak-accident/
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The book “Songs of the Deliverer” tells the story of Christ re-cast in modern day. The book is a work of fiction but the stories and characters are based on the Gospels of the New Testament. These Reflections are written to highlight the Biblical pericopes.
Referenced in Chapter Thirteen
Do you see?
Jesus was walking with his disciples when he came across a blind man. He determined to do the works God had sent him to do. He approached the blind man. Jesus spat on his eyes and then knelt on the ground to use the liquid on his hands to form a mass of clay from the dirt. He placed the clay over the eyes of the sightless man and prayed over him. He told the man to go to the pool and cleanse his face of the clay. When he did as Jesus commanded, the man could see.
The people of the town were incredulous. They had known this man and knew he was blind from birth. They asked him what had happened. He told them how Jesus had made him see. The Pharisees, the principal authorities for the townspeople, did not believe the story and demanded that the man tell them the truth of how he was healed. They did not believe that Jesus was capable of performing miracles. They even called for the man’s parents to testify to them. They acknowledged that their son was blind from birth, but they did not know how he had been made to see.
The Pharisees summoned the man again. They repeated that they did not believe him and threatened him if he wasn’t truthful. They claimed Jesus was a sinner and could not be trusted. The man told them:
“Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” (John 9:25) The Pharisees continued to chastise him and denigrate Jesus. Once again, they demanded that he tell them the truth. He said: “I have told you already and you did not listen.” Refusing to accept what the man had told them, the Pharisees threw him out of their place.
Jesus saw that the man had been rejected and came to him. He assured him that his faith would be rewarded. He said:
“For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” (John 9:39)
Some nearby Pharisees overheard the conversation and sarcastically asked if they were considered to be blind. Jesus said:
“If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” (John 9:41)
Jesus is in our life daily in word and spirit. He tells us why he was sent to us by God. He teaches us how to live as God intends. Through his life, death, and resurrection he shows us how to gain eternity in God’s heavenly kingdom.
Do you see?
Share this Reflection by email or through your social media
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Oralia Tamez Lenny of McAllen, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare.
About Oralia Tamez Lenny
Mrs. Lenny has 50 years experience in the healthcare... - November 26, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS), a Third Party Administrator (TPA) of benefits for self-funded health plans, today announced that GBS has again been designated “Expert Insurance Service Provider” by AM Best Company. AM Best Company is a reputable and well-established rating agency with... - February 04, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Webb County Court at Law #1 - December 03, 2013 - Judge Ben Morales ReElection Campaign
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they are offering two professional Oil & Gas Training Workshop DVDs to the public. - August 27, 2013 - American Right of Way Academy
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they will be offering two professional Oil & Gas Energy Training Workshops in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - October 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Academy
American Right of Way Academy announced today that Summer Workshops are needed to keep up with the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two Eagle Ford Shale Training Workshops on Saturday, July 14th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - June 05, 2012 - American Right of Way Academy
American Right of Way Academy announced today that due to, the demands of the oil & gas companies currently drilling near San Antonio Texas, ARWA will hold two more Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - April 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Academy
Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Training Classes - March 24, 2011 - American Right of Way Academy
A federal judge in Laredo, Texas, has ordered S. Lavon Evans Jr. to pay at least $2.7 million to the HEI Resources East OMG Joint Venture in connection with a failed oil and gas deal. - September 02, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
Novastar Energy installed 24 180kW panels in conjunction with CPS Energy in Balcones Heights, Texas. - August 09, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Madeline Anz Slay was recognized at a luncheon awards ceremony for her outstanding contributions to the community and promoting women in leadership roles in business. - June 20, 2008 - Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC
Anne Frank’s only living direct relative, Buddy Elias, speaks exclusively with PR.com’s Allison Kugel about his famous cousin and the Anne Frank-Fonds in Switzerland. - May 07, 2008 - PR.com
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette challenges those who wish to become dog trainers to become more than just a member of the chorus – become a truly knowledgeable and skilled dog trainer and stand out from the crowd. - January 04, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
Black Hills Leather fashions their holsters after those worn in the late 1800s, and are the inspiration and conception of Master Craftsman Rudy Lozano. Holsters can be ordered as a full rig, double rig, crossdraw or separate holster or belt. - August 04, 2006 - Black Hills Leather
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Posted 3/21/12 (Wed)
By Neal A. Shipman
With the number of students attending McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 still on the rise and showing no sign of slowing up in the near future, the district school board is moving as fast as it can to come up with more classroom space.
While the board has already made the decision to move sixth graders from the Watford City Elementary School to the high school building this coming fall in order to help alleviate the cramped conditions at the elementary school, the board knows that action is but a temporary fix.
And on Monday, March 12, the board got its first real look at some of its new building options as well as possible cost estimates associated with updating its buildings.
“We’re basically looking at several different plans that will accommodate the new students that the district is expecting to see over the next several years,” states Steve Holen, district superintendent. “The plans include everything from just adding on to the existing elementary school as a short-term fix all the way to building a new high school campus and remodeling the existing high school as a middle school.”
During Monday night’s meeting, ICON, a Grand Forks architectural firm, presented the board with four different building scenarios that could accommodate up to 1,200 students and carried price tags upward to $42 million.
“If you (the board) opted to build a brand new high school in a new location, obviously it would be the most expensive,” stated Todd Mitzel of ICON. “While that option would be the most expensive, it would also have the least impact on the students because the transition would be very easy.”
Under a plan to build a new high school, which would accommodate 600 students, the existing high school would be renovated to accommodate a middle school for 600 students. In addition, the existing elementary school would be remodeled for 450 students in grades two through four and a new building would be built to handle a projected 450 students in Pre-kindergarten through the first grade.
Other proposals also provided the options of building a new combined high school and middle school, renovating the high school into an elementary school for grades two through four and renovations to the existing elementary school.
“No matter what happens, we really need to have more lunch space and gym space in the elementary school,” stated Sherry Lervick, elementary school principal. “We can’t get by with the existing gym.”
But as the school board soon discovered in reviewing their building options, the devil is in the details. With an ever increasing student population, the district’s two buildings don’t have the capacity to truly handle the projected growth.
“Any way you look at it, we’re going to be a big school system,” stated Jerry Samuelson. “We have to plan on 1,200 students.”
And that many students means that the district’s current number of classrooms is woefully inadequate and so are the current gymnasiums and lunchrooms.
“We haven’t got the gym capacity to handle the students we have now in the high school,” stated Kelly Norby. “The current gym was insufficient from the start.”
While Monday night’s meeting was just the first of what will become weekly meetings by the board to look at building options, Holen believes that the board’s best action may be to tackle an addition onto the existing elementary school.
“We don’t want the elementary school to have more than 450 students,” states Holen. “That is the number that all of the big school districts use and it is a number that we should shoot at as well.”
According to Holen, it would be possible to build an addition onto the elementary school that would add more classrooms, gym space and additional lunchroom space.
“It’s not a bad option to consider doing the smaller project first,” stated Holen. “We don’t have to pull the trigger right away on a new high school. And by doing the elementary school, it buys us a little time to see if our enrollment numbers keep going up.”
If the board does decide to go forward with initial remodeling at the elementary school, he would like to see the project be in the $7 million or less range.
“I don’t see that the board will be going to the district patrons for a vote on a project like this,” stated Holen. “Financing of the project would be a district obligation.”
However, according to Holen, once the board has had more times to review its building options, the public will be provided with an opportunity to discuss the district’s building needs.
In other business, the school board:
• Approved the advertising for a new math teaching and a new physical education/social studies teaching positions at the high school.
• Approved the hiring of a new middle school principal for grades 6, 7 and 8.
• Accepted the resignation of Lois Brew as an elementary school teacher.
• Approved hiring Pat Spacher as an assistant baseball coach.
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http://www.watfordcitynd.com/?id=10&nid=1577
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We do not grow fruit trees for the market, almost 100% are eaten fresh.
Na foto: Frutos de Outubro recém-apanhados, pêra, dióspiro, medronhos, framboesas, figos, uvas, castanhas, nozes, e tortulhos/cogumelos.
Pear, kaki, arbutus berry, raspberry, figs, grapes, chestnut, walnut and mushroms.
Many of them (rasberries, cherries, peach peels, Arbutus unedo berry, chestnut) are used to give flavour to our home made spirit, and produce a sweet liqueur.
Many trees are located in the gardening anually tilled area (terraces) where vegetables and legumes are grown as annual crops. Some trees are grown in soils that are not being tilled anymore, kept for goat pasture or forage . Almost all trees are watered during the summer (once every 1 or 2 weeks).
The grapes were harvested last saturday (early-mid October) by family and relatives (for making wine), but we kept some of the sweetest ones on the vines for whenever we happen to walk them by ...
Many times, for some people, fruit is the only thing they eat earlier in the morning, and they pick it direclty from the trees.
Peaches, our new young tree fruit is only now slowly turning ripe.
Apples are plenty for all meals everyday, and for the goats. Some of them will be stored and last, be eaten, through the winter.
Pears, our tree has a "overloaded" generous yield, goats have been eating the ones not ripe that have been falling for the last few weeks.
Chest nut, Castanea sativa, we got the first handful today. We have one tree, more than 200 years old(partly colapsing, and a young one growing already inside it), that we care for just about 2 hours per year, cutting ferns and bramble underneath the canopy, and get a harvest of about 50-100 kilos per year.
Walnuts, we will be collecting them soon, we have been hand cleaning the ground from litter dry biomass from herbaceous plants and brambles that grow every year under and on the edge of the canopy.
Persimons, the goats have been eating the falling ones that turn ripe after a few days off the tree.
Next fruit, to ripe later in the year, are persimons, tangerines and kiwis. Arbutus berries harvest is starting now and will last through December, and olives will be harvested later in December too.
Kiwis, nearly ripe:
Arbutus unedo berries ripening from October until December.
We will be eating a lot of tangerines through the winter and we will be waiting for the loquat, cherries, apricots, raspberries, muleberries and plums again.
To be continued (with more pictures).
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http://permacultura-terras-altas.blogspot.com/2012/10/
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The 2017 Caulfield Stakes, previously known as the Yalumba Stakes, is a Group 1 race that is held at Caulfield Racecourse in October of each year. Part of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, the Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes is a weight-for-age event that is run over a distance of 2,000 metres and is worth $600,000 in prize money. The Caulfield Stakes takes place on the same program as the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, Group 1 Thousand Guineas and the Group 1 Toorak Handicap on one of the biggest days of the spring carnival.
2017 Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes Results
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
The first Caulfield Stakes took place in 1886 when it was won by Isonomy. The race was originally known as the Caulfield Stakes until 1997 when it was changed to Caulfield Stakes. Many Cox Plate contenders go through the Caulfield Stakes due to the similar race conditions and distance. Horses such as Tranquil Stakes (1942), Rising Fast (1954), Kingston Town (1981-82), Might And Power (1998) and Northerly (2001) all managed to achieve the Caulfield Stakes and Cox Plate double. Shaftesbury Avenue holds the record for the fastest Caulfield Stakes winning time since 1975, winning the race in 1 minute and 59.3 seconds in 1991.
Because the Ladbrokes Stakes attracts such an impressive calibre of horses, gauging form is rather important. There are a few races that horses in the Caulfield Stakes field pass through on their way to the main event. The Group 1 Underwood Stakes, Group 2 Dato Tan Chin Nam Stakes and the Group 1 Memsie Stakes are some of the preferred lead up events to the Caulfield Stakes.
Three horses have managed to win the Caulfield Stakes three times during their careers. Eurythmic won the Caulfield Stakes from 1920-1922, Lord in 1958-59 and again in 1961, and Winfreux from 1965-1967. Other notable winners of the Caulfield Stakes include Wakeful (1901-02), The Hawk (1924), Heroic (1925), Ajax (1938), Red Craze (1956), Sky High (1661-62), Gunsynd (1972), Kingston Town (1981-82) and Rough Habit (1994).
2017 Ladbrokes Caulfield Stakes Field
The Ladbrokes Stakes field is usually comprised of some top weight-for-agers, with some of the best horses from around the country (and the world) seeking entry. A run in the Caulfield Stakes field is usually a strong indication that a horse has achieved considerable success throughout their career. Keep an eye on the lead up events to get a good idea of the form of the Caulfield Stakes field.
The 2017 Caulfield Stakes field is published below.
2017 Caulfield Stakes Nominations
The Caulfield Stakes nominations regularly feature some of the strongest performing horses on the racing circuit. A quick look at the Caulfield Stakes nominations can give you a great indication of which horses are worth a punt when they step down in grade.
The 2017 Caulfield Stakes nominations will be published here.
Caulfield Stakes Past Winners & Results
Throughout the running of the Caulfield Stakes many champion horses have claimed victory. Below you will find a list of Caulfield Stakes winners since the year 2000.
|2016||1 Winx||2 Black Heart Bart||3 He Or She||2:03.4|
|2015||1 Criterion||2 Happy Trails||3 Mongolian Khan||2:02.02|
|2014||1 Fawkner||2 Criterion||3 Side Glance||2:01.7|
|2013||1 Atlantic Jewel||2 Foreteller||3 Super Cool||2:04.0|
|2012||1 Ocean Park||2 Alcopop||3 Sincero||2:04.7|
|2011||1 Descarado||2 Avienus||3 Lights of Heaven||2:02.5|
|2010||1 So You Think||2 Alcopop||3 Whobegotyou||2:02.4|
|2009||1 Whobegotyou||2 Heart Of Dreams||3 Vision And Power||2:01.5|
|2008||1 Douro Valley||2 Pompeii Ruler||3 Guillotine||2:04.3|
|2007||1 Maldivian||2 Miss Finland||3 Anamato||2:01.9|
|2006||1 Casual Pass||2 Pompeii Ruler||3 El Segundo||2:02.6|
|2005||1 El Segundo||2 Fields Of Omagh||3 Confectioner||2:04.8|
|2004||1 Mummify||2 Grand Armee||3 Starcraft||2:03.2|
|2003||1 Lonhro||2 Mummify||3 Defier||2:02.3|
|2002||1 Lonhro||2 Sunline||3 Ustinov||2:00.6|
|2001||1 Northerly||2 Shogun Lodge||3 Ethereal||2:02.5|
|2000||1 Sky Heights||2 Shogun Lodge||3 Tie The Knot||2:03.6|
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"When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her."
"We were happily married for eight months. Unfortunately, we were married for four and a half years."
"The Wedding March always reminds me of the music played when soldiers go into battle."
"Marriage is like a bank account. You put it in, you take it out, you lose interest."
"Men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage - they've experienced pain and bought jewelry."
"Are we not like two volumes of one book?"
"He's the kind of man a woman would have to marry to get rid of."
"Its funny but have you ever noticed that the more special something is, the more people seem to take it for granted? Its like they think it won't ever change."
"Where there is love there is life."
"Bigamy is having one husband or wife too many. Monogamy is the same."
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http://www.quotelly.com/quotes/about/wedding/
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‘Come On Barbie Lets Go Party Oh OHH oh OHHhh…’ Oh Barbie Girl where have you been hiding? Barbie Girl saluted us on Fashion Friday and we sang along to Barbie Girl for the rest of the day. I’ve a new found love for that song now. Remember it?
Aggy Look- a-Like!
Whilst preparing for Portobello market tomorrow Friday 18th September for our Special Supermarket Fashion Week stall…
Nottinghill Carnival is the only time everyone finally comes west which always make me happy! The super Cyclones played an acoustic set in the garden which was so amazing. Thank you Cyclones! All the neighbours where climbing over the walls to see. I’m hoping they will play again for Supermarket Sarah Launch party in December with special supermarket themed musac.
I carried this wondrous dress home from Spain and then got lost in it! So many ruffles. Amazing to spin around in and also doubles up as a pretty good sleeping bag.
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For over thirty years Naz Rayani, his family and his team have served the health needs of Victoria. Since 1991, Naz has owned and operated the pharmacy in Cadboro Bay. In 2002, Naz expanded his business and opened UVic Campus pharmacy in the Student Union Building at the University of Victoria. In 2011, the family business expanded to include 3 more locations: Shelbourne Plaza (3643 Shelbourne Avenue), Fairfield Plaza (1594 Fairfield Avenue), and Fairfield St at Moss st.(1282 Fairfield St).
This year marks a new chapter in our history. Our Peoples group of pharmacies become - Heart Pharmacy IDA on June 1st.
A Q&A with our Founder and Owner Naz Rayani
Why become Heart Pharmacy and become part of the IDA Family?
I am very proud of our new name as it reflects how we practice pharmacy - caring, empathetic and engaged. Heart embodies those attributes and it also reflects our promise to care for our community. I love my customers and we love what we do.
Joining the Independent Drug Association (IDA) allows us to join a larger association of locally owned and operated pharmacies. This will provide us with better buying power and access to a larger wholesale that will ensure we have best possible access to products and medications for our customers.
What makes Heart Pharmacy different?
I am proud of the fact that we are one of the only family owned and operated pharmacies left in Victoria. In addition to our exceptional service, we have dedicated clinical pharmacists that can help our customers understand and optimize their medications.
Our team has specialized clinical expertise in a variety of areas, herbal and naturopathic medicine, medication compounding and hormone replacement therapy, asthma, travel medicine and complex chronic diseases. We are very focussed on bringing you an exceptional level of care.
What is staying the same?
You will see the same great team of pharmacists and customer service staff and our renewed promise to care for our customers. We are also committed to our ongoing support of local charities and causes that help those in need here in Victoria and the less fortunate parts of the world.
I invite you all to visit one of our stores and meet our team.
Naz Rayani C.M., Ph.C., LLD Founder and Owner Heart Pharmacy IDA Group
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http://www.heartpharmacy.com/press/2014/5/30/a-new-chapter-for-naz-rayani-and-his-5-pharmacy-locations-in-victoria
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This past 3 day holiday weekend had me guiding Yu Chih Chieh from Taiwan as he finished up 8 days of climbing instruction. Yu Chih, who goes by Brendan in the US, is in doctorate level program at Brown University in Rhode Island and is a die-hard botanist (and motivated aspiring alpinist).
We started the morning with a brief anchor clinic and I show’d Brendan a couple options for extending top-rope anchor setups. Anchor theory is a hot topic with this guy’s scientific mind! We then hiked down to the Barber Wall for a quick rappel and discussed some of the finer points of the process.
We then took a quick trip up Upper Refuse with a focus on seconding proficiently and transition efficiency.
After we got a little heckled by the tourists at the top (the frat party was a bit offended I declined the beer they offered me for climbing the cliff, but I was working, and I do not drink Bud Lite) we made our way over to the quieter Airation Buttress for some lunch. Then a quick drive over to Whitehorse Ledge for 600 feet of slab ascent/descent.
After 4 pitches of Beginner’s Route we headed back to the shop to look at a quick demo/practice of a belay escape.
For Sunday, July 3rd, the weather forecast was the same as the whole weekend. Bluebird. Knowing every cliff would probably be a bit of a zoo I decided to do something rash and head to the biggest zoo of them all. Rumney.
It had been a few years since I last visited this mecca of sport climbing. We pulled into the lot right at 9:30am and spaces were starting to fill up. The Meadows wall wasn’t too busy and we grabbed “False Modesty” and “Rose Garden” while discussing sport climbing issues that crop up every year (rigging to lower, closed systems, belayer placement, clear communication, etc).
We then headed down the road and up the hill to the Main Cliff to check out some of the new 2 pitch moderates that have been getting talked up on Mountain Project lately. “Crowd Pleaser” had quite a long queue on it but an obvious local regular pointed out the nearby 2 pitch 5.8 called “Tipping Point” with no line on it. We hopped right on and greatly enjoyed this fun little route.
The next pitch was super fun 5.8 with a solid crux right at the end… felt a bit closer to 5.9 to me but I’m not that well calibrated to Rumney grades ATM.
We then headed across and up the hill once again passing hordes of climbers on the wildly overhanging and popular crags like Darth Vader & Waimea making our way up to the highest bluff, the Jimmy Cliff. Up here we did two 2 pitch cruiser routes and enjoyed a steady fresh breeze the whole time.
Brendan had quite a bit of lead climbing experience in the gym and no “second belaying” experience so we covered some of the multitude of ways to properly belay the second while enjoying the cool breeze and lack of crowds.
We stopped by the Black Crack Boulder on our hike out for yet another anchor building session (a critical trad climbing skill), then headed back across the Kanc to Mount Washington Valley. Despite some concerns about hitting the busiest cliffs on what might have been the busiest weekend we managed 5 climbs at 3 areas with 8 pitches total (plus that whole area is a botanist dream according to Brendan, who would often disappear while hiking behind me only to be found crouched at ground level camera in hand).
For July 4th, the last day of Brendan’s 8 day excursion, I picked an objective that I thought would be a suitable way to finish and also prepare him for his home country objective, Mount Yu Shan, the highest point in Taiwan!
We headed to Mount Washington with sights set on the Henderson Ridge. I had never climbed this route and found it to be fun outing. It took us 3.5 hours car to car with a leisurely pace and many stops to examine the unique flora that exists on Mount Washington (Alpine Garden Trail). We only saw one other climbing party of two on Pinnacle Ridge, and greatly enjoyed the cooler than valley temps!
After three days with Yu Chih Chieh I know he is well on his way to accomplishing whatever goals he sets for himself. An inquisitive scientific mind and desire will take him far in all aspects of his life and I look forward to the next time I share a rope with him.
Hope you all had a great Fourth of July weekend and spent a little time contemplating how lucky we are to have our freedoms!
Did you get out this past weekend? Let me know what you got on in the comments below!
See you in the mountains,
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https://northeastalpinestart.com/2016/07/08/cathedral-whitehorse-rumney-huntington-ravine/
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The game of soccer is a team sport, which permits group conformity and sportsmanship. These attributes are revealed through not just inspiration on the field, but with similarities in soccer equipment throughout the team. Team attire is not just required, but it shows a sense of unity in a sport composed of individuals. The soccer cleats that the players use permit them to continuously be group players with all sorts of weather conditions and surfaces, as the game of soccer is played indoors, outdoors, and in rain or shine. This is the same as if you performed vent hood cleaning for your pressure washing business. To do a good job, you would need the right equipment.
Having a set of soccer cleats that fit a player well is quite possibly one of the most important things one can have when it involves soccer gear. Not just the footwear fit well in the right size, it ought to likewise fit comfortable in the size. If the size of the soccer cleat feels comfy, it is essential to check whether the shoe is flexible. When soccer cleats are on as well as off the foot, it must flex and move easily, allowing for comfy flexibility.
Other brands of soccer footwear alter variants of soccer cleats, in addition to indoor shoes. The cleats located on the sole of the footwear could vary in size and setting, and in some cases, can be taken out when they become worn by playing on various types of turf. Costs of soccer cleats can vary substantially in between an affordable pair and a costly pair. Yet, it’s absolutely the high quality of the shoe and just how it fits the player that should identify which pair is the best one for them.
There are 3 primary variations of soccer cleats: firm ground, soft ground, and hard ground.
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http://www.thehistoryoffootball.com/?p=21
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Manchester United could return to this season’s Champions League if the Swiss Football Association fails to comply with Fifa and punish FC Sion.
Sion were thrown out of the Europa League for fielding ineligible players in their match against Celtic.
The Swiss FA has until 13 January to act and Fifa has threatened to suspend Switzerland and their club sides.
If the ban took effect, FC Basel would be ejected from the Champions League and United could be reinstated.
The Swiss champions knocked Sir Alex Ferguson’s side out of European football’s elite competition and into the Europa League, earning a 3-3 draw at Old Trafford before winning the home match 2-1.
Sion were put under a transfer embargo over the signing of Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary, but proceeded to sign six players in the summer.
The six players took their case to a civil court in the canton of Valais, which ruled they could play, and subsequently fielded them in the Swiss league.
Sion then fielded five of the six players during the Europa League play-off tie against Celtic and were kicked out of the competition as a result, with Uefa’s decision to expel them upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday.
Fifa has now ordered the Swiss FA to enforce a ban on registering six Sion players signed during the transfer embargo.
“As a consequence, all matches in which the relevant players participated shall be declared forfeit or three points shall be deducted respectively,” Fifa said. “Should this deadline not be respected, the Swiss FA will be automatically suspended from 14 January 2012 onwards.”
Under the terms of a Fifa suspension, a country’s national and club teams, referees and officials are prohibited from taking part in international matches and meetings, or receive Fifa funding.
Uefa said it was confident the Swiss Football Association would comply with the Fifa request before the January 13 deadline. “Should this not be the case Uefa will review the situation nearer the time,” added European football’s governing body in a statement.
I think it’s too harsh to “kick” FC Basel out from Champions League since they didn’t do any violations during the qualifying process. If FC Basel handed out from CL, then Muenchen SHOULD win instantly and go to the quarter-final. Just my 2 cents.
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https://imballinst.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/manchester-united-could-be-handed-champions-league-place/
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I'd suspect a faulty meter over being misread. While a meter is easily
misread it is usually corrected on the following read. If you are seeing
longer term less usage it sounds like the old meter was not being nice to
My meter comunicated with the thermostat and then through the modem to give
the power company the information. The meter readers would give that meter
the strangest looks as it was not readabel IIRC, the modem was the link to
Crap Lew, I am bored so I am going to come back with an answer that you are
going to "owe me one" for. I'll be prepairing to duck.
Why would I need an electric hot water heater? ;~)
Thank you George Carlin.
Mine sure doesn't. There is a big change in the shower handle
position between summer and winter. When I lived in VT we were lucky
it came out liquid in the winter. ;-) The frost line often went down
7' and not all water lines did. Since we had a domestic hot water
coil in the boiler, the hot water temperature varied quite a lot too.
Same here. But ours isn't due to ground temperature, but the storage
temperature of the water tanks. During the summer, don't need much hot
water at all for a shower, during the winter, we need to turn down the cold
If the water is coming out of a well, then the temperature is going to be
pretty constant year-round. In general, that means cold. When I was
growing up, I'd see pictures of kids on TV running through sprinklers having
a grand old time. I'd try that (on a farm with well water) and I'd last for
a couple dashes through the water before I had to give up. I think our
water was about 60 degrees. It wasn't fun.
There is never a situation where having more rounds is a disadvantage
Because you're on a deep well not because the lines are down' 7-8'.
The ground temperature isn't constant (in northern climes) even 20'
down. OTOH, at 400', and in the water table, it will be fairly
Well you have to also consider and I have had to factor this in before. If
the unit is old you must admit it may be on borrowed time, may be not. But
if you wait till it fails the food is going to be a costly factor added to
the cost of replacement if you don't catch the problem quickly enough. You
really never consider that angle till it happens.
The best available freezers 30 years ago were within percentages of
the efficiency of the run-of-the-mill freezer available toda, and the
difference from the poorest to the best today is something like 7%.
Thirty years ago, foam insulation was already becoming standard on the
The vast majority of today's PREMIUM units will be in the scrapyard in
20 years or less. Many don't last more than 10 years. The cheap stuff
is even worse. They may still cool, but the shelves are falling out
and the doorseals are leaking, and they piddle on the floor like a 6
week old puppy.
In UK in the late 1950s already, when I was becoming seriously
interested in photography, I don't think any American cameras were
considered high quality. The really good stuff was Leica (German) and
Hasselblad (Swedish? -- both mucho expensivo). Praktica (E. German) was
OK. Some of the Japanese brands were coming onto the market, IIRC. I'm
not sure that Kodak was considered a serious photographer's camera.
As another poster said. They make what we ask them to make, or they make
what we will buy. I think the latter is the truer statement. If everybody
who said (myself included) "I am sick of buying cheap crap from China"
actually stopped buying cheap crap from China. They would make better crap.
How do we all stop buying stuff made in China. I have no idea. While
picking up the family Christmas cards at Wal-Mart tonight the kids wanted
Santa hats. $1.50 a piece - made in China. I bought 2, my Dunkins this
morning cost more.
To the poster who mentioned about how Japanese made used to be a joke. When
I was a kid, I am 46 now, my dad owned a NAPA store. I can remember the
comments when a customer came in to purchase parts for a Datsun or a Toyota.
The joke was the price of the replacement part would double the value of the
car. Not so much anymore.
Then the pendulum swung the other way and Japanese products were
considered the best (cameras, electronics, etc) when, in fact, they
were no more great than when they were considered crap. I had a
closet full of dead Japanese stuff that barely made it to warranty.
Perception is a lot of it.
The price thing about car parts is a little more complicated. When
Japanese cars first hit our shores, parts were insane. $600 for one
CV joint for a Civic. Later, aftermarket mfrs/rebuilders got
into the act and drove prices waaaay down. I bought a PAIR of rebuilt
joints for the same car for $125. Later, when rebuilding a Honda
alternator, I got Honda parts cheaper from the dealer than the local
discount parts store. Pays to shop around.
On 12/16/2009 3:03 PM Percival P. Cassidy spake thus:
Kodak did make some cameras used by serious photogs, even after the
Japanese kicked our asses in that arena, but they were mostly obscure
models used by specialists. Like their view (studio) cameras and lenses
made for aerial photography, to name a couple. Their one top-of-the-line
35mm camera (the Ektra) was already out of production by that time.
After that, about the best they could come up with were consumer-level
cameras, like the Instamatic, which they did sell by the millions. But
all high-quality stuff was, as you point out, either German (Leica,
Voigtlander), Swedish (Hassy), or, mostly, Japanese (lessee: Nikon,
Canon, Ricoh, Minolta, Miranda, Yashica, Olympus, Bronica, Fuji, etc., etc.
The single exception I can think of is the Graflex press cameras (Crown
and Speed Graphics), made here in the US and used around the world up
through the 1970s.
I am a Canadian who was born and raised in The Netherlands. I live on
Planet Earth on a spot of land called Canada. We have noisy neighbours.
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It’s not everyday that you climb up onto a massage table, naked, with only a strategically placed hand towel covering parts of yourself that few other people should see.
It’s also not everyday that you stick out your tongue, have your pulse read, and receive a wealth of targeted health advice from a woman you’ve just met — all while sitting in a living room, a dog dozes at your feet, and dreamy assistants drift in and out from the other room.
There weren’t any white lab coats. No florescent overhead lighting. I heard a faint breeze instead of an intercom buzzer. As someone who had studied and prepared for a medical career for almost twelve years, I was having a hard time reconciling my environment. Just what exactly was Ayurvedic medicine? What was I about to experience?
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http://darlingmagazine.org/tag/ayurveda/
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The city of Reykjavik has requested the organization, engaged in road construction in order to avoid accidents to take measures to reassure the local elves.
In Iceland the elves revered by many people. In some cases the initial project construction may be made fairly significant changes, so as not to cause discontent of magical creatures.
The workers who built the road in Reykjavik, did not show proper respect for the elves and mystical retribution was not long in coming.
The representative of the construction company said that problems began to appear, since in August last year under the weight of the sand was buried “elf stone”.
The road was filled with huge amount of water, then suddenly out of order bulldozers, fell and injured workers, and once had to rescue a journalist who fell to his waist in mud. When someone remembered about the ill-fated stone, many were ready to believe that without alfonsine there has not been.
The case went to the city authorities and last week the municipality called for road workers to dig out the magic stone and how should it be cleaned. It could have been the way even to move to some other place, once again not to anger the elven people.
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New data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that for all the problems with American education, the current cohort of young people is the best-educated such cohort we've ever had notwithsanding the continued migration of many poorly educated Latin Americans to the United States.
So good for us. This brings a more precise datapoint to bear on an argument I made last year about why I don't agree with people who say we've had stagnating living standards for the past 40 years. Stagnationism used to be very prominent on the left, but since Barack Obama's inauguration I've increasingly heard it from the right as well. And it's true that published inflation-adjusted wage and income series appear to show substantial stagnation. But if you look at actual quantities consumed it's very hard to see where this stagnation is happening. Compared to 1973 or 1983, we live in bigger houses today. We have more gadgets and more entertainment options. We take more airplane trips. We eat a wider range of foods. We have at least as much clothing. Our cars have improved (as has our coffee). And even in the much-criticized health and education sectors, the fact is that we see improvements, not declines. There are illnesses we can treat or cure in 2013 that were untreatable three or four decades ago, and despite the massive increase in tuition prices, we're earning more college degrees, not fewer.
It's certainly possible that real growth in living standards from 1973–2013 has been slower than it was in 1933–1973 (at least for those people who managed not to get killed in war), but if you step back for a minute from the CPI figures it's very difficult to locate the stagnation. We've increased our consumption of goods and services, men work fewer hours per year than they used to, and women have more career opportunities. There are a lot of problems, but the trajectory is positive even in the "technological frontier" countries.
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Hi there, I'm Yaroslava Malkova,
my friends usually call me Yara and Yaro, choose the one you like lol
I am a freelance videographer, focused on lifestyle and commercial projects. I simply love what I do. I'm originally from Russia, living in London, working on my own projects and studying business.
Nice to meet you, Yara xx
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The Great Summer Reading Giveaway #1
Mmmm, summer. A time for beaches, beer and bunking off … and, of course, books. Go in the draw to win this bundle of four titles and keep reading all through the summer. To enter, simply email email@example.com with SUMMER #1 in the subject line and your name and address in the body of the email by 6pm Tuesday 10 January 2017. We cannot afford to post giveaway bundles overseas, so Australian residents only, please.
Richard Russo Everybody’s Fool
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Nobody’s Fool, this new novel is set in the decaying American town of North Bath over one very busy weekend.
‘… a town where dishonesty abounds, everyone misapprehends everyone else and half the citizens are half-crazy. It’s a great place for a reader to visit …’ — New York Times
Courtesy of Allen & Unwin
Ali Land Good Me, Bad Me
Annie’s mother is a serial killer. The only way Annie can make it stop is to hand her into the police. But the secrets of her past won’t let her sleep, even with a new family and a new name …
‘Original, intense and utterly compelling .. a psychological dive into a young girl’s soul’. — Julia Heaberlin
Courtesy of Penguin
Cosentino Anything is Possible
Cosentino is Australia’s premier illusionist and escapologist. The LA Times has said he ‘mirrors the legendary Harry Houdini’.
‘This is not just a celebrity memoir and it is more than a book about magic. It is a book about self-belief.’ — Bookseller & Publisher
Courtesy of HarperCollins
Gideon Haigh Stroke of Genius: Victor Trumper and the shot that changed cricket
Victor Trumper is one of the legends of Australian cricket, from an era before Bradman reset the records. At his peak just after Federation, he was considered an artist of the bat, the genius of a new age. Here Gideon Haigh explores both the real Victor Trumper and his iconography.
Courtesy of Penguin Random House
Remember, to enter just email firstname.lastname@example.org with SUMMER #1 in the subject line and your name and address in the body of the email by 6pm Tuesday 10 January 2017. Good luck!
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China contributes more international students to the University of Chicago than any other country. To ease their transition to the University, admitted students from China joined in an annual tradition and came to the 2013 Send-Off Party in Beijing at the Center. In an informal setting alongside incoming and current students, parents, and alumni, heard about the ins and outs of the University and Hyde Park from those who know it best. Hosted by the Alumni Association and the local UChicago community, new students and their families were encouraged to attend. This activity is part of a worldwide set of Send-Offs.
After remarks from distinguished Beijing alumni, incoming students and their families enjoyed the chance to meet fellow incoming and current students, in addition to alumni. Attendees learned more about adjusting to life in Chicago and find out about campus opportunities and activities, including dormitory life, Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), intramural sports and volunteer opportunities.
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I recently discovered a new book about tiny houses that’s packed with photos and interesting information from people who live in tiny houses; some of them even built their own tiny houses.
Now, while I don’t think a tiny house is for me (we use our basement almost every day for our work and our hobbies), I can see how well the concept works for some people. In the new book Tiny House Living: Ideas for Building & Living Well in Less than400 Square Feet, author Ryan Mitchell shares the stories of a variety of tiny house residents.
My favorite is that of Kathy, a retiree whose son began building her a tiny house without her knowledge (“He knew if he told her ahead of time it would be a much harder sell, so he waited until it was almost done to show her.”) Kathy now lives in the tiny house with her husband, and has found that the tiny house has made some big positive changes in her life:
She can do all that she needs to do in her home, without a mortgage and with very low bills. Her power bill tops out at $25 a month and water is about $12—not because she uses that much, but because that’s the minimum charge to keep the service on….Since she is retired, it is very important to keep her living expenses low and it means that she can do much more, like visit her grandchildren more, go out to eat with her friends more, focus on her hobbies and simply not have to worry about the bills as much…..For the first time she has had the money and the time to visit her grandson for his birthday….
So many Baby Boomers don’t have big pensions waiting for them and were unable to save up much for retirement; a tiny house might be one answer to living successfully in retirement on only Social Security and some modest savings. If that sounds like you or someone you know, you should check out this book!
In the story about Kathy, she says that her friends with large houses are beginning to wish they had smaller homes to care for and more free time like Kathy does. But she says something holds them back:
It’s because they don’t know what to do with all their stuff that they spent their whole lives trying to pay for. They are so inclined to having stuff that it’s scary for them to think of paring down.
To Kathy’s friends, I say “Downsize, people, downsize! Lose the clutter and gain your freedom!”
One more thing: in most tiny houses, the sleeping area is always up in a loft. Who wants to risk falling down that tiny loft ladder in the middle of the night when they need a bathroom? But Kathy’s tiny house has a futon in the living area that turns into a bed, so she doesn’t climb up into a loft to sleep. Smart!
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See if you can identify the Jedi, gunslingers, and swashbucklers that owned a number of the slickest weapons while in the galaxy!
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Designed for a successor towards the LNWR’s considerable 0-8-0 fleet, which had lineage courting again for the 1890s, the G2 Course surfaced in the nineteen twenties and, owing to its developments, was capable of dominate the LNWR and LMS community ideal via to the tip of steam.
The 7Fs were being fantastic after they labored, on the other hand they were extremely susceptible to failures. Inadequate axle bins from Derby’s 4F spelled an early conclusion with the highly-priced to operate and rarely accessible 7F fleet, the last of which was withdrawn in 1959.
If you don't know how to proceed, browse the Solutions.com report on how to Perform. The game involves 4 unique particles slipping through the best in the screen, which all appear and shift just like sand. The particles resemble sand, drinking water, salt, and oil in color.
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Surprisingly, the G2 fleet grew to become subject matter to numerous Stanier-overseen upgrades, The web final result getting that no two G2s ended up at any time quite precisely the same.
2012 observed Nunney Castle again while in the motor get rid of for an intermediate overhaul to her 'base end' - the wheels, frames and movement - prior to making the most of a two-12 months stint back again on the leading line.
Together Using these 4, more features is usually put on the display screen Along with the mouse, some which have been good and stationary instead of flowing. By mixing different features alongside one another, quite a few colourful patterns, complicated buildings, and devices might be developed.
Scenarios may very well be readily available on Steam Workshop on the internet and in-sport. Coach Simulator’s Steam Workshop situations are totally free and straightforward to download, incorporating several more hrs of gameplay. With scenarios currently being added each day, why don’t you check it out now!
Acquiring outlived their ‘successors’, the G2 locomotives lived on until finally 1964, with the final two leaving service at the end of that 12 months.
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Layout an outfit, match the tendencies, and costume up your product at each place on the Fashion Roadshow. Back at your boutique, design your shop as consumers get your clever creations!
Dive in with Dory and become Element of the Tale! Journey with Dory and mates as a result of fin-tastic concentrations to uncover her family.
Create and share your own routes with the Group and enjoy the earth go previous as being a passenger or rail fan in the final word rail connected hobby. You can also seize the right scenes inside our Railfan Method. Take some pictures and share them with our community.
During the late nineties Nunney Castle underwent An additional overhaul that observed the fitting of air brake tools and adjustments to her tender to boost water capability.
Upgraded capabilities such as a increased boiler strain, strengthened frames, massive axles and axle containers furthermore a redesigned and strengthened immediate acting joy valve gear had been all existing inside the G2, as well as the sixty locomotives which had been developed have been all fully new builds.
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Ever dreamed of driving trains? Now you'll be able to! Teach Simulator 2017 provides to life some incredible educate issues on actual planet routes and delivers the final word railway hobby. Consumer testimonials:
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Lawmakers pass on pay hike, but. . .
By Joe Baker
By Joe Baker
Theres some good news from Springfield for a change. The Illinois Senate recently said no to a proposed $12 million hike in pay for state officials, including a cost-of-living adjustment passed in 1990.
The Senate voted to bar the 3.8 percent COLA set to take effect July 1 for state officials whose pay is determined by the Compensation Review Board. The adjustment is furnished annually for legislators, judges, constitutional officers and other top state officials. Savings by this move are estimated at $5.6 million.
State revenues are lagging as a result of the events of September 11 and the ensuing economic slowdown. Many state and private sector employees are facing the loss of their jobs. It would be extremely irresponsible for state lawmakers and other government officials to accept a pay raise, even one set by law more than a decade ago, said Sen. Dave Syverson of Rockford.
The Senates joint resolution, however, does okay a pay raise for associate judges and pension improvements for all judges. The recommendations of the Compensation Review Board will take effect unless both Senate and House vote against them.
Well, this good news is balanced out by bad, since the word our state legislature is considering raising taxes to cover all the free spending under Gov. Lyin Ryans (I will not raise taxes) Build Illinois program.
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Presentation on theme: "A Quick “How-To”. In-text citations allow you to place textual evidence in your paper that make your assertions STRONGER We use them to help build."— Presentation transcript:
In-text citations allow you to place textual evidence in your paper that make your assertions STRONGER We use them to help build our arguments They help us prove what we’re trying to prove
We cite! If they are not our words/ideas, we must give credit to the individual who did. We need to tell where we got the information (this goes on the Works Cited page), but we also give the page number in our actual paper in the parenthetical.
Any thing not from your brain needs to be cited Any words that aren’t your own have to be cited Any number or statistic or photo/graphic must be immediately cited Any time you use someone else’s thoughts and don’t cite them you are plagiarizing.
This means that the author's last name and the page number(s) must appear in the text, and a complete reference should appear on your Works Cited page. The author's name may appear either in the sentence itself but the page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses. For example: According to Elliott George, The Jim Crow Laws “were designed to separate members of racial minorities—specifically African Americans—from mainstream white society” (6).
This means that the author's last name and the page number(s) must appear in the text, and a complete reference should appear on your Works Cited page. The author's name may appear in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrase, but the page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses. For example: The Jim Crow Laws “were designed to separate members of racial minorities—specifically African Americans—from mainstream white society” (George 6).
When a source has no known author, use a shortened title of the work instead of an author name. “The term ‘Jim Crow’ typically refers to repressive laws and customs once used to restrict black rights, but the origin of the name itself actually dates back to before the Civil War.” (“Was Jim Crow a Real Person?”). In this example, since the reader does not know the author of the article, an abbreviated title of the article appears in the parenthetical citation which corresponds to the full name of the article which appears first at the left-hand margin of its respective entry in the Works Cited. The Works Cited entry appears as follows: "Was Jim Crow a Real Person?" History.com. A&E Television Networks, 29 Jan. 2014. Web. 13 Oct. 2014.
Include in the text the first item that appears in the Work Cited entry that corresponds to the citation (e.g. author name, article name, website name, film name). You do not need to give paragraph numbers or page numbers based on your Web browser’s print preview function.
Practice! What would you put in the parentheses for these sources? We will do #1 together.
In-text citation would appear as the following: 1. (“Blue Print Lays Out Clear Path”). 2. (Dean). 3. (Gowdy 33). 4. (Shulte). 5. (Uzawa 122-134).
Once you finish summarizing what an author said, you place a citation in parentheses after that summarization. You do not use quotation marks
The original passage: Students frequently overuse direct quotation in taking notes, and as a result they overuse quotations in the final [research] paper. Probably only about 10% of your final manuscript should appear as directly quoted matter. Therefore, you should strive to limit the amount of exact transcribing of source materials while taking notes. Lester, James D. Writing Research Papers. 2nd ed. (1976): 46-47. A legitimate paraphrase: In research papers students often quote excessively, failing to keep quoted material down to a desirable level. Since the problem usually originates during note taking, it is essential to minimize the material recorded verbatim (Lester 46-47). An acceptable summary: Students should take just a few notes in direct quotation from sources to help minimize the amount of quoted material in a research paper (Lester 46-47).
Common sense and ethics should determine your need for documenting sources. You do not need to give sources for familiar proverbs, well-known quotations or common knowledge. Remember, this is a rhetorical choice, based on audience. If you're writing for an expert audience of a scholarly journal, for example, they'll have different expectations of what constitutes common knowledge.
With your table partner, work on the following worksheet to see if you can cite each source correctly.
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|Salix lucida lucida|
|Natural range of Salix lucida
subsp. lucida (green)
subsp. lasiandra (blue)
It is a deciduous large shrub or small tree growing to 4–11 m (13–36 ft) tall. The shoots are greenish-brown to grey-brown. The leaves are narrow elliptic to lanceolate, 4–17 cm long and 1-3.5 cm broad, glossy dark green above, usually glaucous green below, hairless or thinly hairy. The flowers are yellow catkins 1–9 cm long, produced in late spring after the leaves emerge.
- S. l. lucida - shining willow, Newfoundland west to eastern Saskatchewan, and south to Maryland and South Dakota
- S. l. lasiandra (Benth.) E.Murray (syn. S. lasiandra Benth.) - Pacific willow, Alaska east to Northwest Territory, and south to California and New Mexico.
- S. l. caudata (Nutt.) E.Murray - whiplash willow, interior western North America from eastern British Columbia south to eastern California and Nevada, included in S. l. lasiandra by some authors.
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This beautiful jewelry music box has a rich woodgrain finish with a decorative rope trim design. It plays a high quality Sankyo music mechanism that can be seen on the inside of the box through protective glass. It has a 4x6 photo frame lid so the picture can be exchange for a personal photo. The feet are cushioned so they don't scratch surfaces. The box has a 4x4x1.5 inch cavity for storing jewelry and keepsakes. The inside is lined in nice black velvet. The hinges prevent the lid from falling all the way back and getting damaged when opened. This makes a beautiful gift for any age.
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Ham hock and beans from Emeril Lagasse and quick ham and bean soup from Quick Cooking magazine are some good ham and beans recipes. The recipes include ingredients such as onions, black pepper, navy beans and chicken broth.Continue Reading
To make ham hock and beans, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear 8 medium smoked ham hocks for four to six minutes or until they brown, and remove them. Add 2 cups of chopped onions, season them with black pepper, and sauté them for two minutes. Stir in 1 pound of dried navy white beans and 2 bay leaves, season them with pepper, and sauté them for one minute. Add the ham hocks and 10 cups of water, bring it to a boil, and let it simmer for two hours or until the meat falls off the bone. Remove the bay leaves, and season the ham with salt and pepper.
To make quick ham and bean soup, sauté 2 sliced carrots, 2 chopped celery ribs and 1/2 cup of chopped onion in 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Stir in 4 cans of rinsed and drained great northern beans, 4 cups of chicken broth, 2 cups of cubed and cooked ham, 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic, as well as 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and 1 bay leaf. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook for 15 minutes.Learn more about Cooking
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Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Upgrade Your Georgia Whole Home Audio System
Well, this shouldn’t come as a surprise: the developers of the MP3 file format have officially killed it. Just like VHS tapes, standard-definition DVDs and 8-track cassettes, the once-pioneering format has gone the way of the dinosaurs. But what does that mean for your whole home audio system? Should you prepare to replace all of your music files once again? Not exactly. In this blog, we’ll explore what the end of the MP3 means to your system.
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Queen of the Desert (2017-04-07)
|Principal Cast:||Damian Lewis, James Franco, Jenny Agutter, Nicole Kidman, Robert Pattinson|
About Queen of the Desert
Gertrude Bell chafes against the stifling rigidity of life in turn-of-the-century England, leaving it behind for a chance to travel to Tehran. So begins her lifelong adventure across the Arab world, a journey marked by danger, a passionate affair with a British officer, and an encounter with the legendary T.E. Lawrence. Stunningly shot on location in Morocco and Jordan, Queen of the Desert reveals how an ahead-of-her-time woman shaped the course of history.
- Rating: PG-13
- 128 min
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Today's posting continues a series on lessons I use to keep the idea for learning alive with the boys aged 6-9 that I find myself tutoring this school year. For those of you with kids, you know how hard it is to control the short attention spans kids have at that age, especially boys. So, I've come up with little lessons that keep them interested and anxious to learn. Here's one about the current title holder of the world's fattest man:
Manuel Uribe, who is 42 years old, was born in Monterrey, Mexico. He holds the record of being the heaviest man alive on earth. He weights 560 kg (over 1200 pounds.)
To get a feel of exactly how heavy he is, you need imagine an adult male, and another, and another, and another (this can go on for a little while more)… He is almost as heavy as seven adult men.
At his fattest, he weighed 560kg, or 1234lb. That's half a ton. Small Japanese cars are lighter weight. Doctors are not sure whether is weight problem is genetic or just from eating too much.
They think that there might be a fault in his genes which triggered the inflammation of his molecular structure, therefore causing him to gain weight uncontrollably. Mr. Uribe has no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, diabetes, he's a healthy man who is just overweight.
A sample of the diet he is on right now includes a bowl of fish soup, complete with large chunks of fish, a grapefruit, half an apple and ending it off with 18 peanuts. Yes, 18 peanuts.
In the past year, Manuel has shed 180kg/400lbs off his body, that’s almost equivalent to two full grown man climbing out of his body! Manuel says his aim is to get down to 120kg/264lbs. On February 13, 2008 the team of doctors helping him with his weight problem reported that Manuel had lost 570lbs, far more than they had at first expected he would. But he still is the world’s fattest man alive. Find out more about current title holders in the strangest categories at: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/
Research info gathered at: http://www.wikipedia.com/
Now, here's one of my poems that is a big eater too:
Am I Going To Prison?
In this scenario every other public school is a
federal prison. The nation’s inner courtyard
has been transformed into a theme park with
cotton candy machines dressed in bunny suits.
I’m responsible for organizing the egg hunt.
You’re in charge of the soap oprea commercial
projected on a snowy screen. I wear a rented
trampoline and an Afro wig and you sport pink
pedal-pushers and a clip-on bow tie. We are
convinced no child should be left behind and
insist on staying the entire length of the visiting
hour staring at life in the aquarium but not
talking. Words are cheap. Sex is an identifiable
bacteria founded in the produce section of the
supermarket. Fact is, lights from the maximum
penitentiary burns so intensely the stars have all
given up and gone dark. We quickly learn not to
idealize, not to judge, not to demonize, not to
anathematize, naked eyed and borne out in the
statistics that only Russia approaches our rate
of incarceration, which makes you wonder who’s
left to look after the dog.
Poem first published at: http://www.leafscape.org/
Visit my ezine: http://www.concelebratory.blogspot.com/
and music blog: http://www.medleymakersant.blogspot.com/
Copyright 2008 by Maurice Oliver. All Rights Reserved.
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Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: All About Marketing, Not Science
Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: Mature Women's Centre Position Statement
Oprah Winfrey’s recent search for the truth regarding hormone therapy for women navigating through the menopausal transition has rekindled a contentious and alarming debate. The Mature Women’s Centre, is being overwhelmed by patients who are requesting hormone testing, hormone profiling and prescriptions for compounded bioidentical hormone therapy products. These women have been exposed to a marketing campaign that has no scientific basis, which leads them to believe that traditional products are unsafe, and different than the compounded bioidentical hormone therapy products. They are suspicious and angry with the medical community and pharmaceutical industry, which has lead to health care provider/patient confrontation.
These claims are false, misleading, and inflammatory and are the catalyst for a very well orchestrated marketing campaign geared directly to the consumer and more recently to physicians and other health care providers.
The Truth About Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy ProductsThe following bioidentical products are produced by the pharmaceutical industry, approved and regulated by Health Canada, and available in pharmacies:
- Oral 17 B-estradiol
- Oral progesterone
- Transdermal 17 B-estradiol (gels and patches)
- Vaginal 17 B-estradiol (tablets and rings)
- Oral testosterone
- Transdermal testosterone
All bioidentical hormone therapy products currently available on the market, whether industry produced or compounded are plant derived and natural, but are “SYNTHETIC” (chemically altered). These products are derived from diosgenin, a steroid molecule found in over 90 plants, and are then synthesized into progesterone, testosterone and the three estrogens.
All bioidentical hormone products have similar risks, which are dependent on dose, route of administration, age of initiation and length of use. They can only be prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
The risks of synthetic hormones referred to by the proponents of compounded bioidentical hormone therapy are based on the initial Women’s Health Initiative data in 2002, which only looked at conjugated equine estrogen and medroxy-progesterone acetate. Conjugated equine estrogen is, in fact, natural and non-synthetic. Medroxy-progesterone acetate is plant-derived and synthesized in order to be absorbed orally.
The above-mentioned bioidentical hormone therapy products were not tested in this study. The insinuation, unfortunately, is that all products produced by the pharmaceutical industry are similar, are not natural, are synthetic and carry the same risk.
A re-analysis of the WHI data with age stratification confirms the safety of starting all menopausal hormone therapies close to the onset of menopause, regardless of the source.
- The pharmaceutical industry uses the same natural, plant derived bioidentical hormone products (estradiol, estrone, progesterone and testosterone) as the compounding pharmacist to produce bioidentical oral tablets, patches, gels, creams and vaginal rings.
- Unlike the products produced by the compounding pharmacist, the pharmaceutical products undergo pharmacodynamic and safety testing to determine dosing and regimens. These products are controlled and regulated by Health Canada and labeled appropriately.
- Health Canada requires class labeling incorporating the results of the WHI. Bioidentical hormone products, whether produced by the compounding pharmacist or the pharmaceutical industry, have the same risks and benefits and should be labeled in a similar fashion and include warning language regarding adverse effects and complications. This labeling can be bypassed with compounded products. The patients therefore receive no official labeling or package inserts and warnings and assume the product is “safe”.
- Compounding pharmacists require a physician’s prescription prior to dispensing compounded products. The burden of responsibility for adverse events and outcomes is that of the prescribing doctor, not the compounding pharmacist.
Prescribing more expensive bioidentical hormone therapy products that offer no therapeutic advantage over the same products available commercially can do financial harm, as well as physical harm if not regulated and monitored carefully.
A recent report at the North American Menopause Society meeting in September, 2009 describes two women who developed cancer of the uterus while taking compounded bioidentical hormone therapy.
- Hormone testing/profiling (blood, urine, saliva) prior to the initiation or while monitoring patient progress on bioidentical hormone therapy is an ill-conceived concept. Proponents claim that this testing will enable physicians to customize and individualize hormone regimens. It is expensive and is of no clinical significance. There is no correlation between a single value or even multiple value hormone levels and the severity of symptoms.
The desired levels of hormones in peri and postmenopausal women have not been established. In addition, an individual woman’s physical comfort and emotional response may not even be related to her absolute hormone levels.
The only way to prescribe these products is to start with the lowest dose necessary and adjust according to clinical response, side effects and change in quality of life.
If women choose hormone therapy approved and regulated by Health Canada, whether bioidentical or not, early initiation is safe and has been shown to be associated with minimal risk and significant benefit. This therapy can be continued at low doses with continuing monitoring with no set time line. The same can not be said about compounded bioidentical hormone therapy.
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New Bern is a city in the coastal region of the state of North Carolina.
New Bern was founded in 1710 by Swiss and German adventurers led by Baron Christoph von Graffenried from Bern, Switzerland. Royal Governor William Tryon made New Bern the colonial capital. His restored 18th-century capitol and residence, Tryon Palace, dominates a thirteen-acre garden complex that includes several historical landmarks in the heart of the city. A major port and trading center in the 1800's, New Bern was captured and occupied by the Union Army after a fierce battle on March 14, 1862. New Bern has three historic districts with homes, stores, and churches dating as far back as the early 18th century. In 1898, the pharmacist Caleb Bradham invented Pepsi Cola in his pharmacy at the intersection Middle and Pollock Street. The building still exists.
Generally, those who come to New Bern come in from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (a 3hr drive) via rental car or through the local airport, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, (a 10 minute drive) with flights on Delta and American. I-40 and I-95 are interstate highways that run relatively close to New Bern, which is located on U.S. Highway 70 and 17 and NC 17.
Rental cars are absolute necessities in order to get around. Taxis are exorbitantly priced and rare.
However the town center is compact enough that walking allows seeing anything of interest. Most hotels provide a free ride to the local airport. There is a local cheap bus service that runs to the large shops out of town, via several residential neighbourhoods.
- Tryon Palace is a reproduction of Governor Tryon's mansion. New Bern was the capital city of the Colony of North Carolina before the Revolutionary War. The original palace burned at the end of the 18th century. The Palace that stands today was rebuilt on the original site with North Carolina state funds during the 1950s. Admission moderately priced, the guides are quite knowledgeable, and the site itself is well kept-up.
- 247 Craven, 247 Craven St, ☎ +1 252 635-1879. Unique one-of-a-kind dishes utilizing fresh, local, seasonal, ingredients. Sun Journal Reader’s Choice Awards 1st place for the best Chef and Gourmet dining experience in New Bern. edit
- Baker's Kitchen, 227 Middle St, ☎ +1 252 637-0304. Once known as the Baker’s Square, it had been written up in Our State Magazine for the best French-Toast in NC. They may have changed the name but the chef remains providing the same great recipes. edit
- Captain Ratty's Seafood Restaurant and Steakhouse, 202 Middle St, ☎ +1 252 633-2088. Tavern-style American food, seven time Wine Spectator Award-winning program. For the best view request rooftop dinning. edit
- The Chelsea Restaurant, 335 Middle St, ☎ +1 252 637-5469. Hearty steak, hand-cut portabella fries and specialties like southern Osso Buco have a front and center place on the menu here. Sun Journal Reader’s Choice Awards first place for the best starters in New Bern. edit
- Christoph's on the Water, 100 Middle St, ☎ +1 252 638-0305. Steak and seafood with an American and International twist. Live jazz on Thursday’s and seasonal Cabana Deck Parties on Friday’s. edit
- MJ's Raw Bar & Grill, 216 Middle St, ☎ +1 252 635-6890. Casual seafood with Maryland influences; renowned for their crab cakes. edit
- Morgan's Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven St, ☎ +1 252 636-2430. True tavern atmosphere with exposed wood beams and a clock in the center of the lower floor. Sun Journal Reader’s Choice Awards 1st place for the Brunch, Bar and Business meal in New Bern. edit
- Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant, 100 Pollock St, ☎ +1 252 514-0033. Casual elegance with waterfront views of the Neuse River, offering modern dishes with a dedication to freshness and a loyalty to ingredients from local farms. edit
- Ribeyes Steakhouse, 313 Pollock St, ☎ +1 252 288-5814. Omaha Steaks, USDA Choice beef served with an endless salad bar. Sun Journal Reader’s Choice Awards first place for the Steak Dinner. edit
- Harvey's Mansion. The bar is located in the basement of Harvey's Mansion (the inn). Although the bar is small, it has a comfortable atmosphere. This is the bar where the locals like to go. edit
- The Hilton. Has two main bars. Both are good hangout places during the weekends. One bar features dance music and the other bar is a classic tavern. During the summer months, the Sheraton is famous for its "Deck Parties" on Fridays and Sundays from 6-10 pm. Friday deck parties usually feature rock, pop, and blues live music. Sunday's usually feature jazz. edit
- Mickey Milligan's, Trent Rd. Great place to play billiards. Milligan's features a large bar with several beverages on tap in addition to eight pool tables. Some nights, there is also live music. edit
- Trent River Coffee Company, 208 Craven St. Has a classic coffee house atmosphere. Also, TRCC frequently schedules live performances. See http://www.facebook.com/trentrivercoffee to look for dates. This coffee house also has free WiFi and a free public computer. edit
- Comfort Suites River Front Park, 218 E Front St, ☎ +1 252 636-0022. Located on one of the prime pieces of real estate in town. edit
- Days Inn, 925 Broad St, ☎ +1 252 672-0222. edit
- Hampton Inn, 200 Hotel Dr, ☎ +1 252 637-2111 (fax: +1 252 636-0773), . edit
- Double Tree New Bern Hotel Marina, 100 Middle St, ☎ +1 252 638-3585. Considered the most upscale of the inns in New Bern. edit
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The 8 year stage II breast cancer survival rate after the initial diagnosis in the United States may differ depending on the size of the cancer. Other factors that may influence the 8 year survival rate include:
– If the cancerous cells have spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit.
– If the cancerous cells have multiplied to other parts of the body.
In case the tumor is less than two centimeters in size and has multiplied to the lymph nodes beneath the armpits, then the cancer is classified as stage 2A breast cancer. The survival rate at this stage is approximated between 88 and 92 percent. This is according to the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute.
In case the tumor is between 2cm and 5cm in size and has not multiplied to the lymph nodes, it is also classified as stage 2A breast cancer. However, if the tumor is between 2cm and 5cm in size and has multiplied to the lymph nodes, it is then classified as stage 2B breast cancer. At this stage, the survival rate is roughly 8 years. Then again, in case the tumor is bigger than 5cm and has not multiplied past the breast tissues, it is classified as stage 2B breast cancer.
According to studies carried out by the National Cancer Institute, it is believed that roughly 29 percent of white women are diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The study went further to reveal that 36 percent of black women are diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. 60% of cancer diagnosis are usually localized (i.e. stage I breast cancer). Should the tumor be diagnosed in the early stages, that is, stage I breast cancer the 8 year survival rate is increased by more than 98 percent. The key to saving the life of a cancer patient is detecting the cancer in its early stages.
Improving once survival rate
Luckily for stage II breast cancer patients, a lot of effort has been put to ensure that everyone has access to information in regards to early detection of breast cancer. Coupled with enhanced treatment for stage II breast cancer, the survival rate for stage II breast cancer has increased over the last couple of years.
Women can ensure that they live more than the approximated 8 years by carrying out self-examination tests on a monthly basis. Women who are aged above 20 ought to make certain that they go for clinical examinations once in every three years. On the other hand, women who are aged above 40 ought to make clinical examinations for breast cancer part and parcel of their yearly health check-up. This is in addition to mammogram tests.
Prevention is also key to enhancing the 8 year survival rate of stage II breast cancer. Practicing healthy lifestyle, for example, eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding junk and processed foods, regular exercises and minimizing alcohol consumption. According to recent studies carried out by CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the risk of stage II breast cancer advances with age. Therefore, leading a healthy lifestyle ensures that one is not prone to stage II breast cancer.
There are also studies which show a recurrence of roughly 10 percent in women who have suffered from stage II breast cancer and have managed to get rid of the cancerous cells. What’s more is that, younger women have higher chances of surviving stage II breast cancer compared to older women.
General survival rate
The general survival rate for women diagnosed with stage II breast cancer can be more than 85%. The survival rate for women diagnosed with stage I breast cancer is approximated at 98 percent. The survival rate for women diagnosed with stage II breast cancer is roughly 83 percent. However, the survival rate for women diagnosed with either stage III breast cancer or stage IV breast cancer is roughly 23 percent.
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William (Bill) served in the South African air force for 34 years before retiring as a general in 2003. Subsequently, he visited a former air force colleague who was then in New Delhi working as an ICRC delegate for cooperation with the armed forces, and who told him about the opportunity of joining the ICRC.
Bill applied to the ICRC headquarters, in Geneva. In 2004 he was offered the position of regional delegate for cooperation with the armed and security forces, based in the Russian Federation and also covering the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. This was a challenge that Bill accepted gladly. Since July 2005 he has been head of the ICRC Moscow delegation’s department for cooperation with the armed and security forces.
What are the general principles of implementing the ICRC programme of cooperation with armed and security forces?
Prevention programmes, which are part of the programme of cooperation with the armed and security forces throughout the world, have two main components – the military and the police.
The main aim of the military programme is to ensure that international humanitarian law (IHL) is incorporated into the armed and security forces, both in theory and practice. Ideally, every soldier should know his personal responsibilities and, in the event of a conflict situation, civilians should be protected and basic rules of IHL observed.
This programme exists where there is a need for it. Firstly, in the main capitals of the world, and, secondly, in countries where there is a potential for conflict. Each State must realize that, upon signing the Geneva Conventions, it assumes certain responsibilities. Basically, implementation of IHL within the armed forces is the responsibility of the country concerned, but the ICRC can definitely help.
How is this programme working in the Russian Federation?
In Russia the programme has been running for 13 years. The ICRC works in close cooperation with the ministry of defence and each year the minister for defence personally signs a cooperation agreement.
There are certain flagship activities. The main one is the " Senezh " course – IHL training carried out six times a year for legal officers and logistics and operational staff of the armed forces. So far, we have 1,200 graduates. The course is also at tended by officers from the armed forces of CIS countries, which makes the event international. One major achievement is that initially the course was conducted by the ICRC in cooperation with the ministry of defence, and now it is mainly run by ministry officers who deliver lectures and conduct classes.
The second major event is a competition for cadets who, as future officers, may one day find themselves in senior positions in the armed forces. The IHL competition, dubbed " General Skobelev " , is an event during which IHL is taught in an exciting way. Its competitive nature is very important for young people. The event also offers cadets an opportunity to practise their theoretical knowledge.
We also hold high-level meetings since IHL implementation depends a lot on the decisions of those in high-ranking positions.
We are pleased to note that IHL is integrated into the new rules of conduct for the armed forces and into staff training programmes. And, generally speaking, the integration of IHL into manuals is done systematically.
Are there any special features that set apart the cooperation with the Russian army?
One of the things that make working in this country so special is its size, which is amazing. The Russian army has a million soldiers and officers. We therefore have to venture into military districts. We have started this successfully and plan to continue. For example, last year we organized an IHL course in Chita for officers of the Siberian military district as well as a course for marines in Vladivostok. In 2008 we are planning to organize IHL courses in Samara and Saint Petersburg.
How would you describe the current state of IHL implementation, and what are the plans for the future?
Since IHL or the " law of war " is mostly based on common sense, it should not have to be learnt as a theoretical subject. It must be integrated into all military levels and become part of the whole basis of military service. Of course, we already carry out a large amount of theoretical work but we should also organize as much practical training as possible. To illustrate this, I always use an example I apply to myself. I can find the manual of any aircraft in the world, read it and learn the theory on how to fly it. But I am sure that nobody will board my plane if they discover that I have no practical experience as a pilot.
However if you ask me to evaluate general IHL implementation in the Russian armed forces, I would say that progress is made every year.
What can you tell us about the 50th Senezh course?
The 50th Senezh IHL course was held in Solnechnogorsk, in the Moscow area between the end of March and the beginning of April. It brought together 49 participants from five CIS countries, including Armenia, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine and Russian Federation. For two weeks the participants learned the theory of international humanitarian law and put it into practice. " Without this kind of knowledge it is not possible to perform successful military operations and teach soldiers, " - said Lieutenant General Vyacheslav Bibikov, Head of the Vystrel Military Training Centre.
In his address to the participants at the closing ceremony, Bill Bowie said, " one day you may find yourselves in a rather difficult situation. You may have five minutes or even less time to take a decision that might be investigated afterwards for months by legal advisors. Of course, your actions will depend on the specific situation but you always have to remember that your decision will affect people's lives. Once you know that, it is essential to remember the main principle of humanity. "
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My post on the Eishken Windfarm elicited a discussion on the merits of wind energy, particularly large-scale windfarms in Lewis. The outcome was a complete disagreement.
I think it won't do any harm to post my take on the deployment of sources of renewable energy in the Western Isles. Purely personal, not asking anyone to agree or disagree.
Last night, I watched an episode of the Coast programme, as broadcast on BBC in 2006. At the time, the North Lewis Windfarm was still in the planning stages. It served however as a timely reminder of what could have been between Port of Ness and Stornoway (via Bragar). And what could yet be on the Eishken hills. In this case, 33 turbines, each standing 450 feet tall. With associated road and electricity infrastructure. It should also be born in mind that Eishken once was the home of more than 30 villages and hamlets, strung along the shores of Loch Seaforth and west round to Loch Shell and Lemreway. These were cleared in the 1820s to make way for sheep, and there is no permanent habitation now. Rather than opening up the area for limited redevelopment, it is now going to be turned into an industrial wasteland.
The argument of the impact on the landscape is one that is being wielded right across Scotland. Homes built in the proximity of some windfarms, e.g. Ayrshire, have seen their value plummet. The noise impact is higher than some people would have us believe.
Wind energy also carries the disadvantage of being inconsistent. The Isle of Lewis has an average windspeed of 16 knots, 18 mph (force 5 on the Beaufort scale). We have a gale every week (again, on average), and flat calm on a regular basis as well. In other words, the output from a wind turbine is always variable. It cannot be wholly relied on, as the turbines may need to be stopped for high wind and do not operate without wind. Point I am making is that you need other sources of energy to supplement the output from wind turbines.
On a national scale, this has led to the suggestion we build more nuclear powerstations. However, as long as the issue of nuclear waste has not been resolved, I (personally) do not think it is wise to build new nuclear powerstations. At this time.
So what else have we got? Wind energy does have a role to play, but the large scale projects have too large an environmental impact - on-shore. Off-shore windfarms have far less of an impact (that I am aware of).
Wavepower, the Pelamis seasnake, has been developed, trialled and even built in Scotland - for use in Portugal. So why not deploy it off the coast of Scotland? The ocean is never still, swells will always come to our western shores. The Portuguese are certainly benefiting by it, and proposal were recently mooted for a similar project off Great Bernera.
Tidal power will be put to use at Shader over the next few years, and has been supplying Islay with power for nearly two decades now.
Solar power? Yes, even Scotland has daylight, and the sun shines more often than you would perhaps give it credit for. On a small scale, solar power is already being used in streetlamps in the Lochs area of Lewis. A hundred miles south of here, in the Isle of Eigg, solar power also contributes to the energy requirements of its 86-strong population.
The above three sources all have as an advantage over large-scale windfarms that their environmental impact is a lot less. I do realise that the above mentioned sources of renewable energy may not suffice to meet the energy requirements for the whole of Scotland. However, for the small scale needs of the Western Isles, they most certainly can. If the political will is there, a profusion of schemes across Scotland could certainly make an impact nationwide.
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Vision Center Case Study
See the product, not the display
Original fixture overpowered product and created glare on glasses.
• Exhaustive study of materials to identify the best components and color to maximize presence of glasses.
• Resulted in complete visibility of glasses that seem to float effortlessly on display.
• Cost effective solution delivered a better ROI than other options.
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One of Gourmet Britain's unique recommended suppliers 'Hook and Son' are the subject of a new film documentary that has been selected to be shown at Robert Redford's 'Sundance Film Festival'.
'The Moo Man' is about a Sussex dairy farmer Steve Hook – who sells raw (unpasteurised) milk from his farm & Online – and his relationship with his 55 cows; plus his battle for financial survival.
The film has been made by Trufflepig Films, and the excellent accompanying music written by Stephen Daltry.
For more info see www.the-mooman.co.uk
It shows the small-mindedness of some British civil servants, in that both Selfridges and Hook & Son were being prosecuted by the Food Standards Agency for selling this unpasteurised milk through a vending machine, as 'raw' milk is considered a danger.
This 'danger' is freely available from the farm or indeed to be ordered by anyone online! Selfridges should be commended for offering this milk, which seems to help customers who suffer from eczema, asthma and various allergies.
Sometimes the law behaves like an ass, making one lose respect for the whole system.
Charges have been dropped against Selfridges - but those against the farmer (less financially-equipped to defend himself) remain!
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Before reading up a bit for this post I was aware that Louis Spohr (named Ludwig, but he preferred the French equivalent Louis), was a virtuoso violinist and younger contemporary of Beethoven, widely known for inventing the violin chin rest in 1820. I’m very grateful to him for that; I really don’t enjoy playing my violin without one. It’s a fabulous creation. I can’t imagine how violinists managed during the baroque era!
He also had the foresight in 1812 to use letters on musical scores as an aid to rehearsal. So he was quite the innovator in many ways. When our conductor at Aylesbury would bark something like: “You made a real hash of the passage between D and E, so let’s go back to D again,” you’d be able to find the place in the music very quickly and easily. I had no idea that this bright idea was down to Louis Spohr.
Louis Spohr: (5 April 1784 – 22 October 1859)
I was pleasantly surprised and impressed to say the least, when I started to discover his many other accomplishments. His musical compositions were largely unknown to me, despite his immense popularity in classical circles during his lifetime. His fame dwindled after his death and only a small portion of his work remains in modern repertoire.
It couldn’t have been easy crafting your notes in the shadow of Mozart and at the same time as the likes of Beethoven, Hummel and Schubert, but to his credit he followed his own path within the parameters of early romanticism.
He was widely known and respected in Europe during the early 19th century as a virtuoso violinist, conductor, teacher and composer. He was probably the most famous violinist in Europe until Paganini arrived on the scene with his own fiery brand of pyrotechnics.
Like his friend Beethoven, he also believed in democratic freedoms and was known to possess a noble character. He was unusually tall for the time, being over six-foot. Unlike Beethoven, who was the epitome of the lonely, tortured artist, Spohr was a family man who enjoyed a happy social life and varied pursuits like swimming, ice-skating, hiking, gardening, as well as considerable skill as a painter.
Whilst Beethoven was creating music that was innovative, immortal and ‘new’ to the ears of early 19th century concert goers, Spohr appears to blend in with the tastes of the zeitgeist, certainly nothing that would upset the apple cart. But when tastes changes, as they invariably do over time, his more traditional music became eclipsed by Beethoven and Schubert.
The so called Biedermeier period (1812 – 1848), saw the rise of the middle class in Europe, paralleling urbanisation and industrialisation, when access to the arts expanded to attract a larger number of people. Biedermeier encompassed literature, music, the visual arts, interior design and architecture.
It seems that Louis Spohr was a product of his era, whereas Beethoven was a musician for all-time. Rather sadly he is sometimes referred to as the ‘forgotten master’.
As I’ve discovered, his music was mostly written in the romantic genre and I was surprised at the many different instruments he wrote for aside from the violin. I believe his music should be more widely heard and performed than it is. He may not be a Mozart or a Beethoven, but his achievements are worthy of admiration.
Louis was born to musical parents; his mother being a talented singer and pianist whilst his father was an amateur flutist. The young Spohr however, despite starting out on the harp, took to the violin. His first tutor was a violinist named Dufour, who saw an opportunity for his pupil to further his musical learning at the Duke of Brunswick’s court. He joined the ducal orchestra aged 15.
Three years later he was sent on a year-long study tour of St Petersburg and Moscow with his tutor, violinist Franz Anton Eck. He also wrote his early compositions during this time.
After Spohr returned to Brunswick the duke allowed him to make a concert tour of northern Germany. An influential music critic, Friedrich Rochlitz happened to be in the audience during his recital in Leipzig in December 1804, and wrote a glowing review of both his virtuosity and his opus 2 violin concerto in D minor. Hence Spohr was promptly catapulted into the pantheon of revered violinists of the early 19th century.
Spohr became orchestral director at the court of Gotha between 1805-1812 until he landed the job of leader of the orchestra at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna from 1813-15, where he met Beethoven.
His career progressed as he moved to Frankfurt where he took up the post of Opera Director between 1817-19, and thanks to the recommendation of fellow composer, Carl Maria von Weber, he was appointed Court Kapellmeister at Kassel from 1822 until his death on 22nd October 1859. Incidentally, Kassel was also the place where the Brothers Grimm wrote most of their fairy tales in the early 19th century.
During his career and at the height of his popularity Spohr travelled to England on five separate occasions, and was named in an aria from Act 2 of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Opera, The Mikado.
Spohr was a prolific composer of many genres: violin concertos, symphonies, clarinet concertos, harp and chamber music, lieder, cantatas, oratorios and operas. I’ve selected a few pieces from each genre to give an overview of his style and talents. He composed a total of 290 works.
Although he wrote eighteen violin concertos, six violin sonatas and various duos for violin and harp he did not set out to write purely for the violin in the same way that Viotti, Kreutzer, Vieutemps or Wieniawski did.
Of particular note is his Violin Concerto No. 8 in A minor, Op. 47 ‘In modo d’un scena cantate’ that just sings in the most mournful, lyrical melody when performed by the incomparable Jascha Heifetz:
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 2 by Christiane Edinger and the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra:
‘Duo für 2 Violinen’ with David and Igor Oistrakh:
Violin Concerto No. 7 in E minor, Op. 38 (3rd movement) with Takako Nishizaki, Libor Pesek and the Bratislava Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra:
Sonata in D Major for Violin and Harp, with Sophie Langdon and Hugh Webb:
Duo for Violin and Viola in E minor, Op. 13 with Antje Weithaas and Tabea Zimmermann:
Sonata for Violin and Harp in C minor, a delightful recital by Jean-Jaques Kantorow and Susanna Mildonian:
Concertante No. 1 in G Major, WoO 13 for Violin, Harp and Orchestra (Adagio) with Ursula Holliger, Hansheinz Schneeberger and English Chamber Orchestra:
Concertante No. 2 in E minor, WoO 14 for Violin, Harp and Orchestra, (3rd movement) performed by English Chamber Orchestra, Ursula Holliger and Christoph Poppen under the baton of Heinz Holliger:
Like Beethoven, Louis Spohr has nine symphonies to his name, and a tenth unfinished!
His Symphony No. 4 in F Major, Op. 86 ‘Die Weihe der Töne’ (The Consecration of Sound), was based on the poems of the same name by Carl Pfeiffer.
Overview from Naxos:
The first movement opens with a slow introduction, illustrating the profound silence before the creation of sound. The Allegro that follows, in traditional sonata form, includes the gentle sound of the breeze and woodwind bird-song, before the storm that forms the central section of the movement, to die out in the distance in the final bars. The second movement demonstrates the function of music as lullaby, dance and serenade, the last with a solo cello. All three finally combine in a conductor’s nightmare of varying bar-lines and tempi.
The third movement shows the role of music as an inspiration to courage, here with a narrative element. Soldiers depart for battle, while in a central trio section those remaining behind express their anxiety, followed by the victorious return of the marching troops and the song of thanksgiving. The final movement buries the dead, to the sound of the chorale ‘Begrabt den Leib’, leading to ultimate consolation in tears.
Here is a recording by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra and Alfred Walter:
Symphony No. 6 in G Major, Op.116 ‘Historical Symphony in the style and taste of four different periods’ composed in 1840, performance by Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Ton Koopman:
- Largo-Grave (Bach-Händel’sche Periode, 1720)
- Larghetto (Haydn-Mozart’sche Periode, 1780
- Scherzo (Beethoven’sche Periode, 1810)
- Allegro vivace (Allerneueste Periode, 1840)
Symphony No. 9 Op. 143 ‘The Seasons’ performed by Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra under Alfred Walter:
Harp and clarinet works
Spohr wrote a significant number of works for, and including the harp, which is entirely understandable as his first wife, Dorette Scheidler, was a renowned harp virtuoso. They were married for 28 years until her death in 1834.
Fantasie for Harp in C Major, Op. 35 with Lena-Maria Buchberger:
Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 26 (3rd movement) with Paul Meyer and the OCL:
Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 57 with Julian Bliss:
Clarinet Concerto No. 4 WoO 20, ‘Rondo al espagnol’ with Paul Meyer and Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne:
Among his output of chamber music are 36 string quartets, 7 string quintets, a string sextet and 5 piano trios. Probably the most performed in modern repertoire are the Nonet and the Octet, for your listening pleasure below.
Octet in E Major, Op.32 with the Vienna Octet:
Nonet for Wind Quintet and Strings in F Major, Op. 31 with the Consortium Classicum Conducted by Dieter Klöcker:
Piano Trio No. 2 in F Major, Op. 123 with the Hartley Trio :
Concerto for String Quartet & Orchestra Op. 131 (1st movement), composed in Kassel during the last three months of 1845, performed here by Leipziger Streichquartett, Leipziger Kammerorchester and Sebastian Weigle:
Six German Songs
Spohr’s Six German Songs for Soprano, Piano and Clarinet, Op. 103 are a delightful indulgence of his romantic side! These lovely performances are by Helen Donath, Klaus Donath and Dieter Kloecker:
- Be still my heart
- In a lilac bush sat a little bird
- Longing: I look into my heart
- Cradle Song: All is quiet in sweet peace
- The Secret Song: There are secret pains
- Awakening : Why do you stand and ponder
Of the ten operas Sphor composed the two most popular are Jessonda and Faust.
Jessonda was written in 1822 to the libretto by Eduard Gehe, based on Lemiere’s novel, La veuve de Malabar. Under Spohr’s baton it was first performed on 28th July 1823 in Kassel, and tells the story of an Indian princess (Jessonda), who is condemned to burn on her husband’s funeral pyre; as was the custom for a widow of a recently departed Rajah. She is ultimately spared by a young Brahmin (Nadori) and eventually rescued by the Portuguese General she was in love with (Tristan d’Acunha). It was popular in 19th and 20th century repertoire until it was banned by the Nazis.
Overture to Jessonda:
Jessonda – Selected highlights with Gerd Albrecht leading the Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Chorus and Julia Varady and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau in the main roles:
The Tristan Chord
So, the big question is, did Wagner take inspiration from Spohr to create his famous chord?
I might ignite some controversy here!
Much has been made of the Tristan Chord in the opening bars of Wagner’s beautiful, romantic opera, Tristan und Isolde; but composer and musician Dr. Dick Strawser, who was quite taken with aspects of Jessonda noticed the following:
Now, what I found in the vocal score of Spohr’s Jessonda – opening the main character’s entrance aria – was an almost identical passage: the same key, the same 6/8 meter and (as I recall) the same rhythms but, more importantly, virtually all the same pitches but one – the next-to-last note in Spohr is a C-natural, an “upper-neighbor” embellishment, where Wagner’s A-sharp is a chromatic passing tone.
Spohr composed his opera in 1823.
Yet no one calls it “The Jessonda Chord.” Nor does anyone accuse Wagner of plagiarism, either.
Was Jessonda so forgotten 25 years later that Wagner could steal this, even subconsciously, without anyone noticing? Hmmmm…
Wagner aficionado Stephen Fry:
A beautiful aria ‘Ich bin allein’ from Act Two of Faust:
Spohr the conductor
Louis Spohr was one of the first musicians to use a baton when conducting. Imagine the orchestra’s surprise when their leader, instead of using his bow, put his violin down, took a wooden stick out of his pocket, got up and turned the music stand to face the orchestra where he proceeded to wave it about in time with the music.
Later in his musical career after he had scaled back his violin performance schedule, his reputation as an eminent conductor meant that he continued to receive many invitations to music festivals and various events, including the unveiling of Beethoven’s statue in Bonn in 1845.
He championed Wagner’s music and also played Beethoven’s late quartets, even though it seems he was as baffled by them as audiences were at the time. He also played with Beethoven during rehearsals of the Piano Trio No. 1 in D Major, Op. 70 ‘The Ghost’ in 1808, commenting on how Beethoven, almost devoid of his earlier technical abilities, hammered away on the ivories and that his piano was out of tune, but he must have made allowances for Ludwig’s hearing loss.
A wonderful recording of ‘The Ghost’ with Daniel Barenboim, Jacqueline du Pre and Pinchas Zukerman:
Spohr made many valuable contributions to violin technique in the early 19th century and was a proponent of the Mannheim School. He taught around 200 pupils during his career. If I ever find myself in Kassel I’ll be sure to visit his museum there!
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U.S. military authorities have released 260 people from two detention facilities in Iraq after a security review board determined the detainees no longer pose a threat.
A military spokesman Saturday said the release brings to 9,000 the number of detainees in Iraq who were freed in 2004. He said about 7,000 prisoners are still being held at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison and Camp Bucca in southern Iraq.
Meanwhile, the U.S. military says a Marine was killed in Iraq's western province of al-Anbar. The latest death marked an end to the U.S. military's deadliest six-month period since the April 2003 invasion - with more than 500 U.S. soldiers killed in the last six months of 2004.
Also Saturday, a Lebanese man was killed and another wounded by sniper fire in the U.S. controlled Green Zone.
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Okay, so earlier this year I decided to revisit Batman: Arkham Asylum, where I investigated the doubt I felt after playing the game, and decided that I really did not find the game to be all that great. I gave it a 7.5 and all that, but not GOTY material in my book, just a surprisingly good liscense game. I did recall enjoying its sequel, Arkham City a bit more, but even after plowing through it I distinctly remember feeling a sense of emptiness, and I figured out why… at least partially. I mean, I’ve yet to reach max reviewed level, but I’ve at least gained ten since I started, right?
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition Review
Platforms: PC(Reviewed), Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, OnLive, Mac OSX
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
A few months after the incident involving giant plants tearing up one of the world’s worst prisons, Arkham City centers around just that, a small section of a city being isolated and housed with criminals. Criminals who have no chance of ever escaping and are likely to die based on how it is a terrible place, but it gives an excuse for having, I don’t know, three square miles instead of one. However, the decision to make the world bigger is dones simultaneously with the decision to add in two timers to a game that is open world, has side quests, and over four hundred collectables.
That’s not me saying that the story that is presented is bad, a bit cluttered based on the cast size perhaps, but I’d hardly say that is not understandable given the number of characters the game has at its disposal. That said, when trying to plow through it as quickly as I could, certain elements do seem a bit unnecessary, such as the decision to fight an immortal giant who is only mentioned by some ancillary dialog before his confrontation. That, and I suppose the compilation of Batman history the game possesses, but there is also little reason for the player to go out of their way given the borderline obsessive quantity of information stored within the game.
I could also quickly say it is an action adventure game, mentioning how compendiums interrupt the flow, and ease into the proper gameplay of Arkham City. Quite a lot of it is brought over from its predecessor, naturally, the combat, grappling, and environmental exploration are all back, with a few minor quirks each. The combat seems very similar when taking a glance at it, , keeping the same basic formula of strike, counter, leap, and keep the combo counter going while fighting a large number of goons. Yet I couldn’t help but feel as if a number of subtle changes that I quite frankly was never able to pinpoint beyond the enemy numbers being large in quite a few instances, and there being many more instances where I felt as if the game was not being as generous as it appears to be with the indicators to counter. Quite simply, when trying to manage a large crowd of foes, it is very easy to be attacked by two enemies at the same time, and Batman’s ability to counter more than one foe at a time is very unclear.
Sometimes I was able to do a double counter, but most of the time, my counter was just interrupted by an attack the game decided was not worth initiating such a useful ability. Although, I suppose it could be viewed at my fault for not making very sure to keep the enemies spread out in order to prevent this. Or I would be willing to say that if the environments for combat did not so often feel like shoeboxes that almost always shot that plan down as it never looked like the right idea until after the encounter went poorly and I reset in order to feel better about my own performance… Because I’m stupid like that.
There are also a series of gadgets that may be incorporated into combat, but they felt very tacky in their usage, and flat out are unnecessary based on how the player can always take down enemies without frost grenades or explosive foam, and with far more comfortable control at that. I will not go so far as to say they are useless, as I am certain there are challenge modes that make the most of them, but for the main campaign, I genuinely forgot I had the ability to latch onto an enemy with the Batclaw, because it never seemed necessary. Although, some boss battles prove otherwise, though I would be hesitant to say that the actual playing of these battles is a mixed experience to say the least. While the stealth that occasionally rears its head is certainly enjoyable, but only when in isolated rooms, as soaring through the skies only to be shot at is just an inconvenience.
That said, I downright love, adore, and find delight in the manner of gliding across the city, grappling to buildings, and then launching off of them only to continue soaring through the skies. It is a very nice balance between the ability to grapple throughout the world, while also embedding the player with the joy of flight, but it does also make walking around feel far more… dull. The base walking speed, and the lack of control with the running speed very much got on my nerves. There are games where I take delight in moving about a character though the environment, and Arkham City seems to be going against that desire, as navigating small areas for collectibles feel like a chore, and so does backtracking into areas you’ve already visited, much like it did in Arkham Asylum.
On the subject of collectibles, I would just like to say that while I do enjoy games where you do collect things, the worst way to handle it is to make them be experience tokens that can be a mix of boring, repetitive, confusing, and downright obnoxious to obtain. It got to the point where I gave up on my collectible hunt part way through, as I felt as if I was simply wasting my time by going to the many “?” on my map. Though, I felt the same about a few of the side quests, which reward the player with little beyond a potentially interesting subplot that often feels flaccid in its conclusion.
Still, going through the city about twenty times over seeing as how this is my second playthrough, I am still rather impressed with Arkham City from a graphical standpoint, as the level of detail is borderline absurd in certain areas. From the easter eggs hidden about, the details on main character models, and even the general look of the environments, all look very appealing to me. However, the decision to go with a certain graphical style that aims for realism above all else has seldom set well with me, as it tends to age the most poorly. Yes, I do appreciate the damages that are gradually applied to Batman’s suit, but I am not that big of a fan when it comes to things like the enemy skin texture. Even when it comes to the actual environments, they are so often filled with grey that turning on detective mode did not make me feel as if I was missing out on much after I got a good look at the environment. Although, playing as Batman from the Animated Series or Batman Beyond certainly did add in some nice contrast, but that hardly supports the almost gritty look the game desires for reasons beyond me.
I’d be lying if I said that I was anything from unable to understand the fervour about these two titles, not to be patiently awaiting the third title, or claim that the Arkham series is not at least 50% good games. I walked away from Arkham City a bit tired of it and unwilling to see it to its complete conclusion, but when taking it apart and putting it back together and looking at the bigger picture, it is a completely competent game that does what it sets out to do and does it well. It’s not the sort of game I plan on revisiting ever again, but not one I walked away bitter towards it either, as I cannot deny that it is a good game.
The title is certainly good, yet there are one too many nagging hiccups or missteps for the faults to not be easily pushed aside. While enjoyable, it may be lacking in many areas, or just not be that spectacular.
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Improving women’s economic rights in theory and practice
Authors/editor(s): UN Women Afghanistan
A summary of the Knowledge Attitudes and Practices survey on women’s economic rights in Afghanistan that UN Women undertook in 2015. The study covered seven provinces in Afghanistan asking women and men about their understanding of women’s economic rights in theory and practice, as well as gender-based violence. The results will help form baseline information that can help shape future programming in these areas.
Geographic coverage: Afghanistan
Resource Type: Briefs
Publication year: 2016
Number of pages: 2
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If realized, the Eurasian Economic Union would comprise a number of states which were part of the former Soviet Union: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan. Vladimir Putin stated in November 2011 that the Eurasian Union would build upon the "best values of the Soviet Union"; however, critics claimed that the drive towards integration aims to restore the "Soviet Empire" The problem for Putin is that the Ukraine is the key to the Eurasian Union ; http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/opinion/eurasian-economic-union-with-russia-at-centre-of-putins-endgame/story-e6frgd0x-1226844074752 In addition to the geostrategic importance of Ukraine, getting Kiev on side is critical to the success of Putin’s proposal for a Eurasian Economic Union. Such a union will exist as a counter to the EU and allow Moscow to institutionalise Russia’s influence. If realised, the Russian-dominated union would also potentially control one-third of the world’s proven natural gas reserves. It is also clear that losing Ukraine would dangerously undermine Putin’s standing and authority within his own United Russia political party, and provide an example of what dissatisfied populations can achieve through popular protests. This is why Russian willingness to use coercive diplomacy to maintain an exclusive sphere of influence in the former Soviet Space should come as no surprise. After all, it was Putin who in 2006 described the demise of the Soviet Union as the “greatest geopolitical catastrophe” of the 20th century. To protect its declining influence, Russia has not hesitated to use its control of energy resources. At the height of winter in 2006 and 2009, Moscow cut off gas supplies to the Ukraine - and Europe - in disputes with Kiev over gas prices and gas debts. Russia also uses its position on a network of Soviet-era pipelines as the last exit point to European markets to bully clients and extract low gas and oil prices from Central Asian suppliers. For example, in 2009, in a dispute over gas pricing Russia suspended gas imports from Turkmenistan for nine months, which cost the latter an estimated one-quarter of its total annual GDP. Griffin, Golden Dawn, FN, Jobbik, NPD have all rushed to lay down and be petted by Putin. They have done so solely for their own short term political interests, and at the same time have betrayed both Nationalism and Europe. What Europe needs is a heroic resistance movement led by a revolutionary nationalist vanguard of young nationalists like the Ukranian Right Sector to lead the overthrow of the rotten old EU regime. Instead we have a clique of tired, weak, corrupt cowards who have sold out their nations and nationalism for the patronage of Putin, a man who would do Nationalists in his Eurasian Union and in a Putin controlled Europe exactly what he has already done to Nationalists in Russia. The primary reason why these puffed up political clowns of the pseudo-political right in Europe have opposed the Ukranian Nationalists is because the Ukranian Nationalists have done in a few months what these parasites have never achieved in decades of political activism. The Ukranian Nationalists have overthrown their governments and built a National Revolution from the ground up. Look at the European political nationalists, in their plush EU funded offices in designer suits supping fine wines and playing pathetic reactionary bourgeoisie games as they surrender ever more of our nationalist principles to appease the howler monkey liberals that hoot and yell perpetually demanding the dilution of nationalist principles in order for nationalists to sit beneath their tables and beg for the scraps they down to us like good, well trained pets of the traitorous elite. The European nationalists are too stupid to realise they will never win the rigged game of electoral politics, or they are just too corrupt to care. Therefore these sad pathetic parade of losers now go bowing and scraping to Putin for some pocket money to put in their already bulging pockets filled with EU funds, state cash and the subscriptions of their gullible members. Anyone with any intelligence knows you cannot win the rigged game of politics in the EU. All nationalist political parties are is controlled fake oppositions to perpetuate the illusion of democracy in the EU tyranny. Even when Nationalists do win elections then their parties are banned ( NPD), arrested ( The Golden Dawn ), infiltrated by state agents ( BNP, NPD) the law forces them to change their constitutions to remove nationalist principles ( BNP ) or their leaders are murdered like Jorg Haider. We will never overthrow the EU through playiung the rigged game of electoral politics. That is why the European nationalists hate the Ukranian Nationalists and have now aligned with Putin, whose anti-nationalist venom inside Russia and whose IMPERIALIST plans for a supra-national state entity match only the Imperialism and anti-nationalism of the EU itself. The Right Sector are the future of European Nationalism. I stand with them and their heroes against all who will stand against the European Reconquista that we so deserve and need. Let the old, the weak, the cowards, the traitors, the corrupted and the stupid all stand together against us. That way when the time comes, we already know who all our real enemies are.
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Why Putin Invaded Ukraine - Energy & Empires
There are three reasons why Putin has invaded the Ukraine. 1) Hubris. He cannot stand the kick in the balls that the Ukranian Nationalists gave to him by toppling the pro-Russian corrupt political puppet regime that used to rule the Ukraine for Putins benefit. 2) Energy - The Ukraine is the energy aorta of Europe, with vast amounts of Russian gas flowing through the Ukraine and then into the EU. This control of Europe's energy supplies allows him to control Europe via energy blackmail. If Putin turns the pipelines off, then almost a third of Europes gas stops flowing. In the great game of empires throughout modern history since the post 1918 period, whoever controls the energy ( usually in the form of the oil ) controls the world. At the moment America and its Arab puppet regimes control the oil, but as Peak Oil hits in the 21st century then supplies of natural gas will replace oil. Hence those that have the gas will control the world when the oil starts to run dry. The saying is true - There can be no National Security, without Energy Security. 3) The Eurasian Union. Putins 21st century Geo-political plan is to create a vast supra-national bloc to challenge the EU, a sort of post-Soviet Empire run by Putin as his personal fiefdom. This is what the Eurasian Union will look like ; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurasian_Union
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Is this deal only for 3 yr old? I have 10 yr old twins.They know how to swim but need work on style. Do you have classes for their age group ? Beata
Beata asked on Mar 20, 2013
Lessons are available for all ages and abilities from the very young beginner all the way up to higher level, stoke improvement instruction.
Antony W. from Merchant replied on Mar 20, 2013
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| Balinese cats are named after Balinese dancers. Balinese have a single coat, rather than the double coat more common in long haired cats, which makes grooming easier. Balinese are not as vocal as Siamese Cats. Balinese are recognized as having the traditional color combinations of Siamese; Balinese of different color combinations are called Javanese.
Myanmar Animal Rescue
Myanmar is Iocated in South and Southeast Asia. The population of Myanmar is about 47 million. Most peopIe in Myanmar speak Burmese. The capital of Myanmar is Rangoon. Threatened species known from Myanmar include the Anthony's Pipistrelle, Javan Rhinocerous, Asian Elephant, Banteng, and Blue Whale.
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Hey guys! So finally, I am able to start updating the blog again. I’ve been so absent because I am in my very last term for school which means both me and my sister have been very busy trying to complete assignments,keep up to date with internships and in general keep everything on track.
I have great news by the way. I just started an internshipworking as a fashion showroom PR for David Meister. This is something I havebeen incredibly happy about because this is my very first step into the fashionbusiness aside from this blog and the classes I take at college. I must say I loveevery bit of it. The experience I am able to gain, the colleagues and thepeople who I get to meet are definitely something which is a big help to me.
Some more good news: My sister is coming to visit me in NYC.We have both been collaborating towards this blog together, so finally now thatwe are in the big city together, you can expect some new blog post featuringboth me and her on our journeys around the city. Luckily, she will be hereduring fashion week so we can definitely expect some kickass street style inthe area! So keep a look out as there will be some posts featuring her entirevisit.
Apart from all this great news, I have been going through www.NastyGal.com new collections on a weekly basis, drooling over everything and just wishing thatone day I could own the entire collection or run a store like this. Their doinga fantastic job! I noticed that some of their items have a type of 90's feel tothem which is definitely a trend that I will never get sick of.
Above I posted two different outfits featuring just their accessorieswhich have the whole 90s vibe to them, which i then mixed with apparel from topshop and river island.
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Speech & Language: Articulation Disorders
- Expressive Disorders - Oral-Motor Difficulties - Resonance/Voice Disorders - Pronunciation Difficulties - Communication Difficulties - Communication impairments related to Autism Spectrum Disorders - Receptive and/or expressive language delay - Articulation disorder
- Speech and language impairments due to hearing loss - Fluency disorders/stuttering - Voice disorders - Childhood Apraxia of Speech - Social skills/pragmatic language impairments motor skills for children
So Ashlyn was promoted to the second grade "with intervention" amounting to 15-minute weekly session with a speech pathologist for her speech articulation disorder
, without addressing her other needs stemming from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The second edition of this textbook has been revised and includes expanded sections on speech production and phonological theories, phonological awareness and its treatment, the use of oral-motor exercises in treating articulation disorder
, and recent treatment research of contrast approaches, such as maximal opposition and multiple opposition.
Rocha was diagnosed with mild mental retardation and developmental articulation disorder
in July 1992.
Some of the factors of articulation disorders
are including physical and structural abnormalities such as cleft palate, jaw and teeth abnormalities, etc, neurological disorder, mental retardation, hearing disorder and environmental disorder.
Of these, 436 are mentally ill and 241 physically handicapped, while 134 are visual impaired, 214 hearing impaired, 343 suffer from articulation disorders
and 15 suffer from autism.
Finally, children that we would most likely believe to be at greatest risk for insufficient decoding ability, those with articulation disorders
, are actually the least likely to suffer from later reading problems than those with general language impairments.
In clinical practice, articulation disorders
are mainly evaluated by subjective tools.
Some patients may need speech-language pathologists for treatment of voice and articulation disorders
and language problems, including speaking, understanding, reading and writing
Among these are having anxious or shy parents, being raised in a multilingual or bilingual household, exposure to a second language between the ages of 2 and 4, and speech and language abnormalities, including articulation disorders
, late speech, or developmental delay.
refer to difficulties in producing correct speech sounds.
This clinician's manual for treating articulation disorders
contains exercises and cueing strategies for improving the intelligibility of the targeted phonemes.
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With all the conflicting advice out there, it can be difficult to know when an illness is serious enough to warrant a trip to the ER. Nobody likes to sit all night in a hospital just to wait for a doctor who may tell you that it wasn’t necessary to come in, but it’s natural to be concerned if you have certain symptoms or warning signs.
The American College of Emergency Physicians has made the guessing game a little easier by publishing a list of signs that may indicate a genuine medical emergency. If you are experiencing any of these, you should head to your nearest ER as quickly as possible rather than waiting for your next doctor’s appointment.Unusual vision changes [...]
Between the high price of gas and the overall cost of purchasing a car, running a vehicle has become a major expense for many families. Car insurance is one of the most important expenses involved when it comes to owning a car. Insurance is an absolute necessity that can’t be avoided, but there are ways to bring down the cost of your premiums without resigning yourself to public transport anytime soon.
Include Other Vehicles
If you have more the one vehicle parked at home, you could save money by insuring everything together under a group discount, rather than setting up separate insurance policies. Find out from your insurance provider whether your rates will go down [...]
The rising divorce rates might make marriage look less than promising, but there’s no need to get cynical yet. There are still plenty of couples out there enjoying fulfilling, loving marriages well into middle age and beyond. If you’re newly wed or just hoping to improve the state of your relationship, follow these simple tips to bring more positivity into your marriage.Keep the focus on yourself. That may seem like odd advice when talking about a relationship. Many people enter into a relationship or marriage with big ideas about what their partner should be like. Perceived flaws are sometimes seen as areas that should be focused on and changed as soon as possible. In reality, [...]
Family vacations on the road can be a great way to explore the country, experience something new and bond as a family. When you have small children, however, they can also be a bit of a nightmare. Between screaming toddlers and endless bathroom breaks, road trips can begin to feel like a bad idea when the kids are involved. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way! Use this survival guide to ensure that your family road trip is just as much fun as it should be.
Sit In The Back
None of us like the backseat, but if you have a small infant who gets restless and anxious when stuck in the back for an extended period of time, you can save yourself some hassle and your baby [...]
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A brand spanking new two storey West Elm store opened in Los Angeles yesterday. Designed by Thomas O'Brien, it's got that mix of industrial/rustic that we're loving right now -- high ceilings! exposed beams! -- and an expanded kitchen section (with more expansion to come, including, in the next few months, a collaboration with GreenPan). Plus there's plenty of inspiration to take home along with their tempting array of products!
• Living wall: However you incorporate a wall of greenery, whether you construct one, faux one with Wooly pockets, hang a curtain of air plants or mount a wall of Staghorn Ferns, consider finding a place for a living wall. Next best thing: a generous grouping of greenery whether potted plants or terrariums.
• A bookcase in front of a window: Need a little privacy but struggle with the idea of blocking out your light with curtains or shades? An open backed bookcase against a window provides just enough privacy while still letting in a lot of light.
• Hanging art on a bookcase: Use your bookcase as a wall to showcase a few favorite prints. Especially in a room that's otherwise simple and modern, corraling the "stuff" (books, tchotckes, art, tv) in one place instead of letting it drift around the room not only creates a focal point but keeps the rest of the room feeling spare and calm.
• Decorate the wall behind a bookcase: An open backed bookcase against a wall allows the wall's color to peek out...but don't stop there. You can also use the open shelves as a frame for an unexpected wall treatment like an arrangement of plates or, as here, an arrangement of wood slices and a clock!
• Forget squaring off. Instead of squaring off your furniture so that it's perpendicular or parallel to your room's walls, consider placing it an angle. Especially if it's a large piece of furniture in a small room, angling the furniture gives it more breathing room.
• Think outside the monogram box: West Elm offers monogramming on over one hundred products, from towels to glasses to pillowcases. While initals can be nice (we love the opulent contrast of monogrammed items in an otherwise spare and modern setting), why not consider something a little more playful? "Drink me" on a set of glasses, for instance?
• A headboard doesn't have to go against a wall: Setting the bed in the middle of the room with a dresser behind it can separate a bedroom into a sleeping area and a dressing area. Often this works to free up a room's footprint and gives you the extra "wall space" that's the back of your headboard.
Images: Abigail Stone
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July 3rd to 12th 2015
188 Performances with bands from UK, Australia, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Sweden, USA
181 Free Performances and 7 ticketed
Two Exhibitions of Birmingham Jazz and Blues photography – fifty years apart
32 Performances in a Festival-Within-A-Festival: “Holiday In Birmingham” celebrated the Billie Holiday Centenary with participation from artists from UK, Italy, France, Lithuania and Czech Republic.
Two Discussions by nationally-known broadcasters and journalists – “Billie In Print” and “Being Prez”
One Exhibition of authentic Billie memorabilia including letters from Lady Day herself – Smethwick Library
One Live Album recorded in tribute to Billie Holliday by leading UK musicians at Library of Birmingham theatre for international release on CD and online on April 14th 2016 – Billie Holiday’s 101st Birthday
One Beer produced in tribute to Lady Day – Billie’s Brew
Eleven Free Music Workshops for Youngsters
Two Free Lindy Hop and Jitterbug Dance Workshops
One Photography Workshop Project for photographers of all ages and abilities.
Two Free Ukulele Workshops for all-comers
One Pop-Up Dancehall with Swing Bands, Lindy-Hoppers tuition and Social Dancing
One Record Fair for records, CDs, memorabilia, posters, programmes, autographs and more.
One Jazz Canal Boat Trip
One album launch for Birmingham band on a Birmingham record label for International distribution on CD and online
As well as: One cancellation and only Four Parking Tickets [a record!]
One momentous and huge collaboration between 76 Birmingham organisations – and contributions from The Arts Council, The Republic of Lithuania and The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
All of which add up to
[2014 Figure: 90,622] and an economic impact of £3.44 m
Further information available from Festival Director Jim Simpson:
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On a daily basis, I check to see what search terms people used to end up on my blog. Some are pretty basic and some get complicated. I am going to try and cover a bunch of them now…
Chipotle: My “go to” for a quick and tasty meal. I can always find one nearby when in a hurry. I get a chicken burrito bowl! I like it so much, I decided to make my own at home. It was pretty good. Every time I go, I watch the cooks to pick up tips and the little ingredients.
Free Wristbands: My wristbands are not free, but I do offer a couple ways to get yours free for helping spread the word about them. I did give a handful away for free during the gluten free Twitter party #gfree.
Bakeries: There are some great bakeries out there that make gluten free items. Lots of them are even supplying restaurants so they can offer their version of gluten free plates. I started a list of gluten free bakeries sorted by state.
Jokes: I would have never guessed that so many people would search for jokes about celiac. I guess when the symptoms are “dirty,” you could call these dirty jokes!
Margaritas: Yes, margaritas are gluten free! There are lots of different ways to make them, but I posted my favorite. I can’t think of anything that is normal in margaritas that could contain gluten. This is always one of my safe bets. I used to love a nice cold beer on a hot day(or any occasion) but good margaritas are doing the trick for me now.
Magazine: There are a few magazines about living gluten free: Delight (that I wrote a review of), and Gluten Free Living.
Effects of Gluten/Sleepy/Lethargic: I didn’t have the typical stomach symptoms, so it was tough for me to make the switch to gluten free and keep on track. After years of delaying my switch, I noticed I was always tired and could care less about many things. After switching, I feel great and alert! When I accidentally get ‘glutened’ I can tell a difference in how I feel that day and the next morning. I wake up after sleeping 10 hours and think back to something I ate yesterday.
Beer/Light Beer/Redbridge/Bud Light: NO, Bud Light is not gluten free! YES, Redbridge is gluten free! There are many alternatives now and many more to come! ARTICLE
Taquitos: You have to watch out when buying or ordering taquitos, they can have hidden sources of gluten. First, you need to make sure they use corn tortillas. Second, frequently even ground beef can have gluten added to it. I wrote an article about some taquitos I found that state on the box GLUTEN FREE.
Pizza: Pizza is one of the things I miss the most. I used to be able to go to the Little Ceasar’s and get a $5 pizza- how convenient, cheap and good. I can’t do that anymore. Here are a list of places that serve gluten free pizza. Through trial and error, I have found some good ones.
#gfree: This was a Twitter tag that is used to categorize Tweets when talking about gluten free. It was started when we had a gluten free party day. The #gfree party was a huge sucess, and I hope to see many more in the future. People continue to use it.
I hope this article has helped give you quick references to the most frequently searched terms on my site about gluten free. I’m sure I will add more in the future.
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Volkswagen has a knack for going with the weirdest names in the automotive business. Its fellow German companies typically adhere to alphanumeric nomenclatures, think 3 Series, S-Class and A6. But not Volkswagen; they prefer a totally different strategy, which results in products like Touareg, Passat and Tiguan.
|1. Scirocco R’s are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 265 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
2. Two different six-speed transmissions are available, either a traditional manual or a lightning-fast dual-clutch automatic.
3. The 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R is available with an optional Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system that allows the driver to change how the car behaves on the road.
4. Base price for an entry level Scirocco is about 24,000 €, though the one provided to AutoGuide for testing cost roughly $51,000!
Thankfully for the folks in Wolfsburg a good vehicle can nullify a strange name, and one of their most exciting products carries a Duesy of a title. The Scirocco is a sporty two-door hatchback that’s named after a desert wind of all things, a sultry breeze that blusters its way out of the Sahara. Is this VW as hot as the air current it’s named after or is it just another wannabe sports car?
The Scirocco is an entertaining small car with a killer body and performance to match, especially in “R” guise. It features a scowling face, low roofline and tinted back windows, but those rear fenders are probably its signature feature. They’re shapely and pronounced, sticking out like a couple of elbows. The Scirocco’s exterior design is tighter than Jessica Alba’s clenched butt cheeks and every bit as eye catching.
The current car was introduced to European customers back in 2009, where it’s still on sale today. Decades ago the boxy second-generation Scirocco was offered in North America but that’s no longer the case. The test model provided to AutoGuide was a straight-up Euro model registered in Germany.
Comparisons between Volkswagen’s other performance stalwart, the GTI, are obvious. In reality there’s no comparison because the Scirocco wins by a mile when it comes to coolness. ‘Roccos are almost 3 inches lower, 1.3 inches longer and nearly 2 inches wider than a U.S.-spec GTI. Regrettably they’re also about 90 pounds heavier, but you can’t win ‘em all.
The Scirocco’s design flair fades slightly once you slide inside, if only just. The overall layout is similar to other people’s car models like the GTI hatchback and Eos hardtop convertible. In many ways this is an asset because passengers are treated to premium materials and high-quality switchgear. But still, something slightly different might have been nice, especially since the ‘Rocco’s exterior is so exuberant.
Low-gloss, squishy-soft plastics abound. The headliner is of the woven variety and is unusually plush to the touch. Textured aluminum trim dresses up the dashboard while shiny black accents add some pizzazz to the door panels.
Aiding the driver is a simple instrument cluster. All the numbers are clearly printed in a highly legible font, while standout blue pointers indicate what’s going on. If this test car’s German front license plate didn’t betray its heritage the gauges surely did. The speedometer is in kilometers per hour. Thankfully good ole’ MPH is shown in the centrally mounted digital display, which prevents distracting mental math while underway.
The seats are trimmed in cool-looking cloth. The two-tone setup features a light-gray suede-like material as well as grippy “Kyalami” fabric that holds you in place like an eagle’s talons.
Against all odds the Scirocco actually has a usable back seat; real adults can ride in real comfort. There are surprising amounts of head and legroom with seating for two passengers. Another nice touch is the aft noggin-rests, which are open in the middle, maximizing the view out the small rear window.
PUTTING THE “R” IN EXHILARATING
Beneath the Scirocco’s low, sloping hood rests a familiar piece of hardware. Volkswagen’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is an impressive little engine. In one form or another it powers everything from the GTI hatchback to the Tiguan crossover to Audi’s luxurious A4 sedan, delivering a splendid combination of performance and fuel economy. Exemplary refinement is an added benefit and the engine is creamier than Reddi-Whip straight out of the can. But like any good story there’s a twist.
Scirocco R’s get a special version of this 1,984-cc powerplant. Naturally the EA211 variant features direct fuel injection and an exhaust-driven blower, but engineers really cranked up the burner and now the pot is about to boil over. Horsepower clocks in at an imposing 265 while the abundance of torque threatens to convert the drivetrain’s innards from functioning components into metallic confetti. A total of 258 lb-ft of twist are on tap from just 2,500 RPM. These are hefty increases compared to the 200 ponies available in VW’s standard-issue GTI.
This is the sort of car that doesn’t just encourage delinquent behavior; it demands it. If you’re not paying attention you’ll find yourself doing 50 miles an hour in a 35-zone, on-duty constabulary be-damned. The Scirocco R keeps nudging you to go a little bit faster, a little bit faster; it wants to run and you constantly have to keep it in check.
The exhaust system only exacerbates the temptation to bolt like a fugitive. During throttle-laden up-shifts it thumps like a potato launcher, barking through the car’s duet of generously portioned outlets punctuating the rear valence. Their shiny steel is mildly discolored from heat.
When it comes to sprinting it’s estimated the car will rocket from zero to 100 kilometers an hour (62 miles an hour) in just 5.8 seconds. Top speed is 155 MPH.
The car is offered with one of two six-speed transmissions. A proper manual is available, as is a technologically advanced dual-clutch automatic. The tester provided to AutoGuide features Volkswagen’s instantaneous DSG self-shifter. It’s like warp-drive from Star Trek, changing gears faster than a woman changes her mind. All that’s missing is Captain Picard saying “Engage!”
All told something like eight different engines and three separate transmissions are on offer to Scirocco customers. The lineup included thrifty, small-displacement gasoline powerplants and torque-rich diesels.
When it comes to efficiency we didn’t do too badly with the R model. Driven with enthusiasm, or as much enthusiasm as we dared, the car averaged more than 24 miles per gallon; handled sensibly that figure grew to 27.
Harnessing the engine’s prodigious power is an equally capable chassis. The ‘Rocco is still a front driver and there are some inherent issues with that configuration but in spite of this it’s still pretty excellent.
Our tester was equipped with Volkswagen’s optional dynamic chassis control, a feature that at the touch of a button dramatically changes how the car behaves. It offers drivers three modes: comfort, normal and sport.
The comfort setting allows the car’s suspension to absorb and digest Michigan’s broken, frost-heaved pavement like a luxury sedan. The difference between it and sport is quite dramatic. As one might expect the latter mode hones everything to a razor-sharp edge, from the throttle response to gear-changes to the ride quality; even the stability control’s threshold goes up. This setting really makes the car want to run. Normal mode is rather pointless; who wants to be stuck in the middle?
Since the Scirocco R is a high-power front-driver there’s a touch of torque steer during heavy acceleration; the tiller quivers in your hands a small amount as the 18-inch Continental tires (Conti Sport Contact 5P, 235/40 ZR18) scratch at the pavement in search of traction. There’s also a touch of wheel-spin, though the electronically controlled locking differential helps manage any unwanted rubber roasting. It’s curious that the all-wheel-drive system from the high-power Golf R didn’t find its way under the Scirocco.
SEE ALSO: What Does the Writing on My Tires Mean?
When it comes to driving dynamics the only thing worth complaining about is the braking system. The binders are a bit on the touchy side and it’s easy to apply too much stopping force resulting in mini whiplash as your head goes flying forward; they can also make a nasty squealing sound when cold, though the noise quickly goes away after one or two stops. The 13.6-inch front rotors are augmented by 12.2-inchers out back. The arrangement is probably ideal for neutralizing Autobahn speed.
The Scirocco R is a treat for the eyes and a delight to drive. It’s fast, fun and uniquely beautiful, but now for some bad news. It’s expensive and you can’t have one, so put your change purse away. In Germany, base price for an entry-level version is about 24,000 €, including the country’s 19 percent value-added tax. The R model we tested cost around 38,500 €, also including Mehrwertsteuer. In ‘Murican money that’s almost $51,000! Obviously that’s serious money for a small car, and at that price it seems unlike this stylish coupe will ever make the trans-Atlantic trip again… unlikely but not impossible.
We reached out to Volkswagen’s North American public-relations department to find out if they possibly, might, potentially be thinking about selling the car to U.S. customers. Mark Gillies, Manager of Product and Technology communications at the company said “We don’t have any plans to offer this current generation Scirocco R in the U.S.… but we are open to looking at future versions of the vehicle for this market.”
That unfortunate decision has more to do with the vehicle itself than typical automaker politics. Canned responses to questions like this are usually something like “we don’t discuss future vehicle plans” or “we don’t want (product one) to cannibalize sales of (product two).” Apparently the Scirocco has some nuts and bolts issues. Gillies said “It’s just not engineered for this market; it never was.” Oh well; maybe we’ll get treated to the car next time around. It’s a vehicle we’ll be anxiously waiting for.
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http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/volkswagen/2013-volkswagen-scirocco-r-review-2739.html
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Transitioning to the paleo diet may seem complicated, but with tools like a slow cooker, meat, vegetables, and seasonings, you can create a dinner masterpiece in no time. This recipe is also good for a leftover lunch. Pair this recipe with a side salad instead of bread for extra fiber and nutrition.
This recipe provides healthy fat and protein from the stew beef and olive oil. This meat and oil will give you the monounsaturated fats you need to complete your night with energy and vitality, rather than crashing right after dinner. This fat will also prepare your body for the next day and a healthy night of sleep that will help you feel great in the morning.
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carotenes, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Sweet potatoes stabalize blood sugar and improve the body’s response to insulin, according to Dr. Michael Murray, author of The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. Because sweet potatoes are root vegetables, they contain significant amounts of antioxidants. Sweet potatoes are also an exceptional source of carbohydrates and are therefore good to eat if you are training for a race or other athletic event or if you engage in regular moderate-to-vigorous-intensity exercise.
With garlic, your body is protected against heart disease due to garlic’s ability to increase good cholesterol while decreasing the bad. Garlic also has a long history of protecting against infection, including the common cold and even tuberculosis and botulism. If that wasn’t enough, the garlic found in this recipe has cancer-fighting properties.
Onions are known for their ability to fight blood clots, decrease blood lipid levels, and lower blood pressure. Though not as widely used as garlic, onions have medicinal qualities, and may even be beneficial for treating asthma and to destroy tumor cells. Many people on a paleo diet use onions liberally, though others find that they cause gas or are otherwise hard to digest. Use your own discretion as to whether you would like to try using onion in this recipe.
Finally, the slow cooker beef and vegetable stew is full of cancer-fighting, nutrient-dense vegetables. Mushrooms, carrots, celery, and tomatoes are vegetables of various colors, adding to the nutrition of the dish. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, celery provides cancer-preventing coumarins, tomatoes are rich in lycopene and mushrooms provide the body with B-vitamins and minerals such as copper, potassium, and zinc.
The Paleo Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Vegetables is an excellent recipe to make on nights when you will be entertaining non-paleo friends and family. A side salad or mashed jicama on the side would be an excellent pairing for this dish.
Paleo Slow Cooker Beef Stew and Vegetables
- 1-Pound Stew Beef
- 3 Sweet Potatoes, Cubed
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Large Onion, Sliced (Optional)
- 3 Tomatoes, Diced
- 5 Mushrooms, Sliced
- 3-4 Carrots, Sliced
- 2-3 Celery Stalks, Sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
- Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Summer Savory, Allspice to Taste
Warm your cooking oil in a pan on high. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Season with sea salt and pepper.
Place all ingredients in your slow cooker, except the seasonings. Pour in enough water to only slightly cover the ingredients and cook on low for 8 hours. Remove the bay leaf and add seasonings. Serve warm with a side salad.
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Section 27 – Third Party Intervention
As soon as a business (referred to as ‘third parties’ in access to information legislation) exchanges information with a government institution subject to the
Access to Information Act, this information is contained in government records and is accessible to the general public. Pursuant to section 20 of the
Access to Information Act some of the information submitted by third parties, such as trade secrets, confidential, financial, commercial or scientific or technical information which might result in material financial loss or prejudice the competitive position
may be exempted from disclosure.
However, occasionally, the head of an institution, for instance the Department of Public Works and Government Services or the Department of National Defence, concludes that certain information in records received from a third party should NOT be exempted for disclosure. Under such a scenario, within 30 days of having received the request, the institution is required to give notice to the third party of its intention to disclose the requested information to a requestor to allow the said party an opportunity to make representations about the nature and magnitude of the inquiry it is likely to suffer as a result of the intended disclosure and, to demonstrate that such injury outweighs the public interest. Representations must be made within 20 days of receipt of the section 27 order.
Under such circumstances, the third party has the burden to establish why the requested information must not be disclosed. Case law has established also that when responding to a section 27 argument, third parties should address certain elements.
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http://mdlo.ca/areas-of-law/specialized-services/access-to-information-act/
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southern California Music Co; Keeping the tradition of quality and service since 1880
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▶ Short and long term rentals from a great selection of vertical and grand pianos.
▶ Half of rental fees apply towards purchase up to one year.
▶ Our in-house technician maintains the rental pool in optimal mechanical, cosmetic and tuning conditions to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
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Note: The following information was submitted by the candidate in preparation for the school board election.
Current Board Term expires: 11/2019
Responses as of: 08/2016
Occupation: President, Green River Oil
Heather Katherine Jackson, 36
Thomas Ashley Jackson, 34
Lauren Camille Jackson, 30
Lived in district: 30 years
Why did you choose to live in CFISD?
When I was newly married, I chose to live in the charming community of Westbury, served by HISD, and the close proximity to downtown where we were employed. I remembered the reputation of HISD as a premier school district when I was in high school. With the birth of my first child, I began a serious inquiry into the quality of the various school districts and was concerned with the challenges that were facing HISD. My realtor suggested that we look in CFISD. We did and were pleased with the educational quality of the district and moved into Copperfield in 1980.
Are you currently a CFISD volunteer? If so, what school(s)?
Chairperson of the Cy-Fair Community Legislative Committee 2010-2011. I assist in the recognition of outstanding JROTC cadets at all schools.
List your participation in CFISD school and/or district parent clubs, business partnerships and/or committees.
Member of Cy-Fair Leadership/Legislative Committee (2008-2011). Active member of Band Booster Clubs (1996-2004), three years as officer; Science Olympiad, Amoco Science, V.I.P.S., PTO. Invited presenter at the New Arrival Center, AVID. and GT program. First president of the Copperfield homeowners association; Leader in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Include any other areas in which you have supported CFISD not included in question (9)(a).
Prepared LCHS successful application to Grammy Foundation.
List Cy-Fair organizations in which you currently participate, including offices held.
President of HCMUD 163 serving almost twenty years; Copperfield Joint Operations Board, Cy Fair Chamber of Commerce, HSCPA, Past President of local chapter of the NSSAR; Bear Creek UMC.
Considering your skills and talents, what positive contribution would you make as a member of the Board of Trustees?
As a C.P.A. with 34 years of experience, I bring analytical skills for review of budgets as well as financial and educational goals. Having formerly been a teacher and a contributing textbook editor I know the importance of supporting our teachers and students in the classroom. My experience as a public servant on a MUD Board has taught me the importance of working as a team member to address current concerns and to plan for future challenges and opportunities.
What are the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees?
The primary responsibility is to provide educational leadership for the District and be attuned to the concerns of the community regarding educational and financial issues. In addition, the Trustees must serve both as good stewards of taxpayer dollars and help to ensure that quality education is provided to the children of the district for the benefit of both parents and the community. The Trustees must plan not just for today, but also for the future.
What role do positive trustee relations on the Board play in affecting student success?
Board members can demonstrate planning and awareness of issues through thoughtful questions and informed comments. Differences of opinions can be expressed in a cordial manner. Students and taxpayers deserve a Board that strives to function as a high performing team.
What critical challenges face the district, and what are possible solutions to address those issues?
For the past six years, CFISD has been a leader in Texas by proving that more can be done with less even in the face of constant growth and changing demographics. The district continues to be financially challenged which directly impacts the classroom. The possibility of further reductions in state funding looms on the horizon. Classroom productivity will need enhancement through constant searching for and adherence to best practices, the prudent application of technology, and enhanced support by the community. Revenues can be increased through business community sponsorship and continued effort to persuade state legislators to close the funding gap.
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This is the second load that came home the last week of school. The kitchen is the cutest thing ever! I have such fond memories of the kitchen I had growing up, I was so excited when our Flagstaff Family friends willed it to us. While she has spent lots of time opening and shutting the doors and “wash”ing her hands, she doesn’t quite know what else to do with it yet. I’m sure that will come with time. Maybe Mommy will have to sit down and show her how to play kitchen. 🙂 Wouldn’t that be a hoot.
The final part of load two is the house you see on the right of this picture. SO MUCH FUN!! The house fits perfectly on the back porch (so we don’t hurt the new grass, per Daddy) right near the back door (so Mercedes can play and still “see” mommy. 🙂 She loves her house. Her first full sentence was “Come in Miss Lisa, Miss Sam”. She invites EVERYONE into her house. (Miss Lisa and Miss Sam are her teachers at school). Isaac came to visit for Aunt carol’s birthday party and loved the house too. It was so much fun to hear the two of them giggling while we were in the house getting things ready for dinner.
Did I mention we have a bag full of Barbies and dress up clothes, too????? Oh yeah… mom hasn’t gotten those out yet. We’ll save those for when she needs something new. 🙂
To my Flagstaff Family Friends… Thank you!! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your toys with us. Mercedes will take good care of them and we promise to share with another lucky child once we grow out of them. It was an honor to teach your girls… who knows, maybe I’ll get to teach that little boy at some point! THANK YOU!!! All my love, Mrs. Wilson 🙂
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A sales survey conducted by Canaccord Genuity is today suggesting that Apple’s holiday sales may have been as high as 80 million devices.
In a note to investors released today, analyst T. Michael Walkley suggested that the preliminary sales figures were so high because of massive demand for the iPhone 5s and the iPad Air, which he purports sold 54 and 28.8 million devices respectively (up 13% and 8% from last year). More astoundingly, these estimates don’t include sales of the iPod touch, which usually makes up around 50% of iPod sales year-round.
Walkley has also suggested that Apple sold around twice as many iPhone 5s devices as it did 5c, so on average, iPhones are selling at around $620.
The figures are a precursor to Apple’s earnings call on Jan 27, where the official sales figures will be made public.
Walkley predicts that at the end of Q1 in March, Apple will have sold 42 million iPhones, although this may be higher depending on the success of Apple’s deal with China Mobile. He also predicted that Apple would sell 180.4 million units in 2014.
In his note, made available to Apple Insider, Walkley was rather dismissive of Apple’s Android competition…
“With each new high-end smartphone introduction featuring a slightly fast processor, slightly better graphics, marginally better camera, slightly thinner form factor, and slightly bigger screen, we walked away from CES essentially unable to distinguish what was new or different about any of the essentially identical looking LTE Android smartphones introduced,”
With that in mind it will be interesting to see just how well Apple performs in the coming year, however for now the pressing excitement is over Apple’s holiday sales figures, which we will bring to you at the end of the month!
Via: Apple Insider
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http://www.todaysiphone.com/2014/01/ios-device-sales-high-80-million-holiday-quarter/
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When a basketball star decides to make the jump from college ball to the NBA, he is courted by several potential endorsers. That’s definitely the case in the sneaker world, where young sensations are courted by the heavy hitters from the jump. While the top two picks in this year’s NBA Draft made unorthodox decisions with their sneaker deals, it doesn’t mean they weren’t wooed by the big name brands. Take John Wall, for example. Unless you’re living under a rock, you know that he’s signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Reebok. Sometimes, when players sign with anybody but Nike, the assumption is Nike didn’t really go after them. That wasn’t the case with Wall, and we have the visual evidence for you today.
This is a John Wall Nike Zoom Hyperfuse player exclusive - undoubtedly created to show him what life could be like living under the Swoosh. The shoe features a Kentucky-esque royal blue synthetic and mesh base, with black wrapped from ankle to ankle. White hits the Swoosh and Hyperfuse branding on the tongue, while black takes care of the outsole. What’s most intriguing about this sample is the custom “JWII” logo Nike created for Wall placed on the ankle. The logo could hold a double meaning, as Wall wore the number “11” at Kentucky, but is also named John Wall II (or Jr.). While the Hyperfuse is certainly an impressive shoe, Wall most likely wouldn’t have locked in a guaranteed signature shoe and apparel deal signing with Nike. Reebok’s money probably wasn’t too shabby either…
This sample in Wall's size 12.5 is available to bid on from forces_whitaker on eBay now.
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Lindon, UT was founded in 1994 by Jason & Jennifer Lott. Jason is a second generation pool builder and has over 35 years of experience building custom residential and commercial swimming pools and spas. This is evident in the quality workmanship he and his experienced crews provide. He only uses the best products and subcontractors that specialize in their individual trades. Customer care is very important to our company. That is why Jason, the owner, is involved in every project from the beginning (sales meetings) to the end (start-up of the pool). He works with you to design the pool of your dreams.
Paradise Pools is the pool builder preferred by contractors and landscapers. The top contractors and landscapers in the valley refer their clients to us over and over again because of our commitment to quality, customer care and service. We work with our clients from the beginning customizing a backyard paradise that will suit your personal taste and satisfaction.
Paradise Pools is so confident in the quality of our swimming pools that we guarantee the structure of your pool will not leak for the life of your pool. We can offer this guarantee because we not only follow local and national swimming pool construction standards and health codes, we exceed them. We are so committed to seeing that you are happy with your pool we offer our clients the first three months of maintenance free with a new pool purchase. We want you to get the most out of your pool building experience. This commitment to quality and service means you will enjoy greater peace of mind, lower pool ownership costs, and a greater value for your pool investment dollar.
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All our Home games were Postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
Only 1 fixture was possible with our 6th XI gaining a 3-1 victory at Southgate Olympic.
Again on Sunday our Youth fixtures were heavily disrupted.
This Saturday we host the AFA Veterans Cup Final between London Lions Vets & Old Aloysians Vets.
This should be an entertaining fixture weather permitting.
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http://www.norsemenfc.co.uk/news/archives/02-2015
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Central, Sherando aim for state berths this week
Central and Sherando’s girls basketball teams will try to gain berths in the state tournament this week as regional playoffs kick into gear.
Sherando starts play in the Region 4A West tournament today. The Warriors play at William Fleming at 5:30 p.m. in a first round game.
The Falcons continue play in the Region 2A East tournament Tuesday. Central will play at Greensville County at 7 p.m. in a quarterfinal game.
“I was able to retrieve some game film on Greensville from another coach and from watching the film they look like a very athletic team very similar to us,” Central coach Bryan Scott said. “The film I received showed they played mostly a 2-3 zone and they also played a 3-2 half court trap. The key for us to win is we have to take care of the basketball and not commit dumb unforced turnovers and play team basketball.”
Central beat Robert E. Lee, 56-42, in the first round on Friday. The Falcons had four players in double figures in the victory. A win on Tuesday by the Falcons would give them their second state tournament berth in the last three years. They reached the Group 3A state semifinals in the 2013-14 season.
Scott said early in the season he asked each of his players to go home and think about what their individual and team goals were. He said before the Robert E. Lee game on Friday he went around to each player and asked them what their team goals were.
“The unanimous answer was to go to states or to win states,” Scott said. “So then I had each player from the 2013-2014 team that reached the state semifinals tell the other players what it felt like playing in that game. So hopefully we can go down to Greensville High School Tuesday and play some tough defense and come away with a win, and get back to the state tournament and accomplish our team goal.”
Sherando (17-8) is playing in regionals for the first time since the 2012-13 season.
“It’s going to be a new experience for us,” Sherando coach Mike Marsh said. “We’re as excited as we could be. The girls are just thrilled that we have this opportunity. We want to make the most of it.”
The Warriors advanced to regionals with a 52-38 win over Woodgrove in the Conference 21 West semifinals. They fell short, but put up a battle against top-seeded Millbrook in the conference finals.
Marsh said that everything starts on the defensive end for his squad.
“We’ll try to get a good game plan together, and just go down and try to execute a good game plan,” Marsh said. “We want to make sure we’re efficient offensively. …If we can build a good defensive game plan where we can stop their scorers and make them work hard on offense then we always have a shot.”
Randolph-Macon Academy will play in the Delaney Athletic Conference tournament in both boys and girls basketball.
Shenandoah University will play in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference men’s and women’s basketball tournaments this week. The women start play today and the men on Tuesday.
Shenandoah’s baseball team hosts Misericordia on Saturday in a doubleheader starting at noon, and then Penn St.-Altoona on Sunday at 1 p.m.
James Madison University’s men’s basketball team has two big Colonial Athletic Association games this week. On Thursday, JMU is at Towson University. On Saturday, the Dukes host William & Mary. JMU is tied with both Towson and William & Mary for third place in the CAA.
Contact staff writer Tommy Keeler at 540-465-5137 ext. 168, or email@example.com
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This blog will be my version of a literary experiment published by the writer with the most profound impact on me, Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Parts news, flash fiction, current events, politics, sports, music and more, I will post content I find enlightening, amusing or thought provoking. I hope readers will be entertained and return for new fiction and a sampling of the important news of the day.
Enjoy your stay and if you do, consider joining or passing my site on into the web. Have a great evening.
Stephen John Moran
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Jade - So excited for you and Toby!! BTW, is that a Uniqlo sleep top you're wearing? I have two very similar ones --the paisley one and the one with the little flowers. I love how comfy they are!
Jade: I guess it is a girl. :-)
Yay Jade ~ can't wait to hear news and see pics of your little one! Keeping you in my prayers :D Cx
Thanks ladies!! It turns out we're expecting a little boy :) -- but one never knows 100% until the big day, right? So hey, we might get a surprise!Singwa: It totally is a Uniqlo top! I love them so much I bought 4 of them. They're so comfy and soft, it's pretty much all I wear these days :)
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Its Carnival time again and this year go prepared with the most fun, flirty and flowing locks! Embrace the party atmosphere with curly, braided hair – perfect to complete any carnival outfit. Here are the top hair styling tips from renowned British Hairdresser Nicky Clarke; follow them for flawless hair and party like you’re Queen of the Carnival!
Work a serum through towel dried hair. Be careful not to overload the hair with the product, it should look natural yet polished.
Power dry the hair to around 80% dry using the DesiRED professional AC drier, using your fingers to run through the hair. Then take random large sections and dry with a paddle brush to add volume; finish by drying all the hair back. Plait it! Using a pin tail comb to section off hair for the braid. Take a section from that point in a triangle shape to two inches depth which you can then carry level with the top of your ear. Then just do a normal French Plait on the head to the end of the section – do it tight, you can always loosen it out at the end when styling.
The next step is to take large sections around the face. Using the DesiRED ceramic tong, gently wrap the hair around the barrel. Release the hair immediately and run your fingers through, loosening the curls around a centered parting. There will be lots of hair to fall on top and cover the bands and grips. The charmingness of this look is that you can throw your hair around and you will see the plait through the hair
Above all, it’s important to have fun with your hair because it’s carnival time! Don’t be afraid to experiment with more than one plait or even accessories to funk up your do. Loosen curls to make hair look messy-chic for all that dancing!
DesiRED Professional AC Dryer
The perfect partner to the ceramic straightener – the DesiRED Professional AC Dryer, also has the substance to match its style. The lightweight design includes 3 heat settings, 2 speed settings, a professional styling concentrator and a cool-shot button to add that finishing touch to perfect any style. If that is not enough the dryer also incorporates ionic technology to ensure you are frizz free at all times. The professional AC Dryer finally brings to the home what we have always desired from the salon – speed, luxury and state of the art technology.
DesiRED Ceramic Tong
For those who have forever lusted over those salon perfect curls, this is the product for you. The salon inspired ceramic tong is suitable for all hair types with a total of 8 heat settings ranging from 150 – 230˚C and also includes a state of the art LCD digital display for ultimate temperature control at all times. A swivel cord is provided for tangle free styling to ensure those perfectly smooth, long lasting curls and waves at all times.
Highly recommended by us as two of this Autumns TOP hair styling products. Stylish, versatile and a joy to use!
All products available at www.nickyclarke.com/electricals
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This property is no longer available.Search for Available Property.
Four, 5+ acre lots totaling 20.26 acres near enough to town for easy access, but far enough out to allow great privacy. This heavily wooded parcel is priced well below Estimated Fair Market Value. It is nice and level, and is accessed from a paved town road. All of the survey work has been completed. Some of the lots may be purchased separately. A great parcel for yourself, or an excellent investment property.
West on Hwy 70 to right on Curtis Lake Drive approx. 1 mile, to property on right.
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Other Land for Sale in Oneida County
NOTE: The information contained herein is provided as general information only and has been obtained from sources deemed reliable. It is provided without any guaranty, warranty or representation, expressed or implied, made by Lands of America, or any related entity, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information. The information is presented subject to errors, omissions, change of price or conditions, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. Prospective purchasers should make their own investigations, projections and conclusions concerning the information.
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Begin by clicking “Add to Cart”
Click on “View Cart” to see your items.
Click on “Proceed to Checkout” to go to Payment Menu
Click Proceed to PayPal to finish paying for product
After paying in PayPal click on “Return to Nani’s Place: Center for Healing & Wholeness to return
to the website and begin downloading your files.
Once back to the website click on either hyperlink to began downloading. A small window on the bottom of your screen will indicate the files have been downloaded. Also check your Downloaded Folder on your computer to find these files once they have been downloaded.
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Propellerhead Software releases details of Producers Conference series29 May 2007
SWEDEN: Hamburg, Copenhagen, Rome, Nottingham, London, Paris and Tokyo are all on the itinerary for the latest batch of Propellerhead Software-instigated Producers Conferences this June. In addition to offering networking opportunities, the sessions feature in-depth seminars and discussions “to help music producers take their music to the next level”, reports PSN-e.
Produced locally by Propellerhead’s exclusive distributors, the conferences – which follow a recent successful instalment at Los Angeles’ King King club (pictured) – typically address issues including principles of mixing and how to get the most out of music software.
“Propellerhead and our partners are presenting these clinics to provide musicians with the knowledge they need to make music professionally,” said Timothy Self, the software manufacturer’s senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “The Producers Conference expounds on this mission by providing the opportunity for musicians to network, collaborate with other musicians, and learn tips and tricks from the pros, helping them to further realise their musical aspirations. We see these conferences becoming a regular part of ongoing outreach to our users.”
The UK events – to be held at Nottingham’s Confetti Studios (June 12th) and London’s Access to Music (June 13th) – will benefit from the input of breakbeat pioneer Danny McMillan, techno artist/producer/DJ Paula Temple and Propellerhead product specialist James Bernard. Creative clinics will be paired with interactive classes for musicians using Propellerhead’s Reason package, registered users of which can gain reduced entry on presentation of their Reason license card (_6 versus the full fee of _10).
The other Producer Conferences will take place in Hamburg and Copenhagen (both June 6th), Rome (8th), and Paris and Tokyo (both 16th).
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This game is available on Steam. Launch it now or buy it here.
A demo for this game is available.Enter steam://install/4810 in your address bar to install the demo. Enter steam://run/4810 to play the demo.
This game has a 24.5 MB trailer available for download.Download it in High Definition with Steam, or visit its web page to stream it.
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Canadean's "Debenhams plc : Retailing - Company Profile, SWOT and Financial Report" contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as competitive benchmarking data.
Introduction and Landscape
This report is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to access key information about "Debenhams plc"
The report utilizes a wide range of primary and secondary sources, which are analyzed and presented in a consistent and easily accessible format. Canadean strictly follows a standardized research methodology to ensure high levels of data quality and these characteristics guarantee a unique report.
Key Features and Benefits
- Examines and identifies key information and issues about "Debenhams plc" for business intelligence requirements.
- Studies and presents the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities (growth potential) and threats (competition). Strategic and operational business information is objectively reported.
- Provides data on company financial performance and competitive benchmarking.
- The profile also contains information on business operations, company history, major products and services, key employees, and locations and subsidiaries.
Key Market Issues
- Quickly enhance your understanding of "Debenhams plc"
- Gain insight into the marketplace and a better understanding of internal and external factors which could impact the industry.
- Increase business/sales activities by understanding your competitors' businesses better.
- Recognize potential partnerships and suppliers.
Debenhams plc (Debenhams) operates a chain of department stores across the globe. The store chain offers a comprehensive range of apparel for men women and children. In addition, it offers innerwear, footwear, accessories, home decor, cosmetics and beauty products, furniture, toys, electric appliance, and wedding items. It also offers various services such as personal shoppers, hairdressing and beauty treatments, nail bars, wedding and celebration gift services, delivery, and financial services. The company stock a wide assortment of own core brands including Designers at Debenhams, and international and concession brands such as Red Herring, Mantaray, Bluezoo, Chanel, Clarins, Coast, Oasis, Jacques Vert and Wallis. It also operates e-commerce website in various countries. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, Denmark, Irelands, and Other countries. Debenhams is headquartered in London, the UK.
Table Of Contents
1 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
2 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Key Employees
3 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Key Employees Biographies
4 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Major Products and Services
5 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - History
6 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Company Statement
7 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Locations and Subsidiaries
7.1 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Head Office
7.2 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Other Locations and Subsidiaries
8 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Business Analysis
8.1 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Company Overview
8.2 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Business Description
9 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
9.1 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - SWOT Analysis - Overview
9.2 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Strengths
9.2.1 Strength - Focus on Research and Development (RandD) Activities
9.2.2 Strength - Strategic Joint Ventures
9.2.3 Strength - Comprehensive Product Portfolio
9.2.4 Strength - Increase in Revenue
9.3 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Weaknesses
9.3.1 Weaknesses - Lawsuit
9.3.2 Weaknesses - Limited Geographic Diversification
9.4 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Opportunities
9.4.1 Opportunities - Increasing Consumer Spending in the US
9.4.2 Opportunities - Increasing Demand for Dairy Products
9.4.3 Opportunities - Expansion Initiatives
9.5 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Threats
9.5.1 Threats - Changing Consumer Preferences
9.5.2 Threats - Increasing Oversight of FDA
9.5.3 Threats - Rise in Labor Wages in the US
10 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Mergers and Acquisitions and Partnerships
10.1 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - MandA and Partnerships Strategy
11 Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. - Recent Developments
List Of Tables
Table 1: Debenhams plc - Key Employees
Table 2: Debenhams plc - Key Employees Biographies
Table 3: Debenhams plc - Major Products and Services
Table 4: Debenhams plc - History
Table 5: Debenhams plc - Subsidiaries
Table 6: Debenhams plc - Annual ratios
Table 7: Debenhams plc - Interim ratios
Table 8: Debenhams plc - Capital Market Ratios
List Of Figures
Figure 1: Debenhams plc - Revenue and Operating Profit
Figure 2: Debenhams plc - Financial Position
Figure 3: Debenhams plc - Solvency
Figure 4: Debenhams plc - Valuation
Figure 5: Debenhams plc - Market Capitalization
Figure 6: Debenhams plc - Efficiency
Figure 7: Debenhams plc - Turnover: Inventory and Asset
Figure 8: Debenhams plc - Liquidity
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Starting on Diwali lists– two weeks back.
Buying rangoli powder, diyas and Lakshmi-Ganesh idols– one week back.
Marigold torans on the doorway - three days back.
Rangolis and diyas at the entrance for five days. Children painting diyas everyday.
Freshly laundered curtains. New cushion covers. Plants brought indoors. Newly-ironed kurtas. Bridal Jewellery. New blouses. Firecrackers. Floating candles. Matchboxes. Fresh flowers. Sweets.
Striving for perfection. Snapping at everyone. Getting irritated.
Is it worth it? Maybe I should just let things be.
Soon I will forget it all. This picture is what I will remember.
Perhaps it is worth it after all.
Drabble (n) - an extremely short work exactly one hundred words in length. The purpose of the drabble is brevity and to test the author's ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in an extremely confined space.
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Welcome to The Abso!ute Sound online! We
explore music and the reproduction of music in the home. We believe that the sound of music, unamplified, occurring in a real space is a philosophic absolute against which we may judge the performance of devices designed to reproduce music. Our goal is to provide the resources consumers need to judge how a component's sound either honors or departs from the music's truth, and to make sound purchasing decisions that maximize their experience of reproduced sound.
Below is our Issue 239, January 2014 table of contents and
Articles & Reviews In This Issue
10 From The Editor:
Dodging A Bullet
Editorial By Robert Harley
12 From the Editor
14 Future TAS
18 Industry News: The Absolute Sound's Illustrated History
of High-End Audio
Robert Harley premieres the first copies of TAS' new book.
47 TAS Product of the Year Awards
: We name the very best products of 2013.
211 Manufacturer Comments
Start Me Up
20 NAD D 3020 Integrated Amplifier
Neil Gader on a modern version of the most popular amp in high-end history.
26 Inside the Swiss Audio Industry
Alan Taffel guides you on a tour of Switzerland's remarkable audio industry, and
considers the historical and cultural influences that have shaped its course
100 Shunyata Venom PS8 AC Power Conditioner
The mavens of AC power products trickle-down their technology to a popular price
point. Neil Gader has the good news.
104 JansZen zA2.1 Loudspeaker
Yes, that JansZen. The legacy of Arthur Janszen, author of the KLH Model Nine,
lives on in his son David's all-new zA2.1 electrostatic hybrid, says Robert E.
Greene. PLUS! A special except from The Absolute Sound's Illustrated History
of High-End Audio on "Arthur Janszen and the KLH Model Nine."
120 AURAliC Taurus MKII Headphone Amplifier
Chris Martens listens to this remarkable headphone amplifier with a fascinating
126 RELSerie R-528
: SE Sub-Bass System
Don't call it a "subwoofer." REL's new Serie R-528SE is a "Sub-Bass System," and
there's a difference, says Paul Seydor.
136 Electrocompaniet ECI 6DS Integrated Amp
This highly flexible integrated amplifier and DAC will take your system wherever
you want to go — with plenty of power, to boot, says Wayne Garcia.
140 MSB Technology Analog DAC
It may be an oxymoron to call a digital-to-analog converter the "Analog DAC,"
but the name tells you everything you need to know about the sound of MSB's most
affordable product. Vade Forrester reports.
148 Franco Serblin Accordo Loudspeaker
The late, fabled founder of sonus faber has produced a masterpiece in the
Accordo, says Neil Gader.
152 Furutch Flux Series Cables
Jacob Heilbrunn puts these interconnects, AC cords, and phono cables from Japan's
Furutch through their astounding paces.
156 Gauder Akustik Cassiano Loudspeaker
Robert E. Greene evaluates this strikingly high-resolution, low-distortion,
German-made ceramic-driver floorstander.
162 Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems Momentum Preamplifier
and Monoblock Power Amplifiers
One of high-end's greatest designers has created his best work in the new
Momentum preamplifier and Momentum monoblock amplifiers, says Anthony H.
172 Transparent Audio XL Reference Digital Link Interconnects
Yes, they're expensive, but, according to Jacob Heilbrunn, Transparent's XL
Reference Digital Link interconnects are essential to realizing state-of-the-art
176 Dynaudio Evidence Platinum Loudspeaker
Jacob Heilbrunn auditions this flagship loudspeaker from one of high-end audio's
most venerable companies.
194 Siltech SAGA Amplification System
It's not every day that you come across something substantially new in preamps
and power amplifiers, but "new" is the only way to describe Siltech's SAGA
System. Jonathan Valin takes an in-depth look at this revolutionary product.
98 Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner: Robert Harley
takes a listen to an amazing record cleaner.
The Cutting Edge
182 CH Precision Electronics
: Alan Taffel auditions three jewels from Switzerland.
214 Repatriating American Jazz
Jeff Wilson reports on two new labels issuing LPs of jazz rarities by American
musicians recorded in Europe.
218 Download Round-Up
Alan Taffel and Andrew Quint review high-res pop/rock and classical music
220 The Groove Reader
Our Art Lingten has an amazing gift: He can tell what piece of music is on an LP
simply by looking at the grooves!
Elvis Costello and The Roots, Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs, Janelle Monae, Ry
Cooder, Allen Toussaint, the Raya Brass Band, and Rebecca Frazier, plus a 4-LP
box of Fleetwood Mac.
Bizet, Elgar, and Vaughan Williams from Reference, bassoon bonbons from 2L, Duke
Ellington's Nutcracker from Harmonia Mundi, and Dudamel conducting Strauss from
The latest by Carla Bley, Fred Hersch, Dave Holland, Ira Sullivan, Myra Melford,
and Cécile McLorinSalvant.
232 Back Page
: We talk with Klaus Bunge of Odyssey Audio.
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Guitar riffs are the items of music played on guitar at the start of songs. The most used are the type played by rock bands. A famous riff is a that plays at the start with the song One Step Closer by Linkin Park. The riffs from different songs usually are compiled into a single track. Popular bands from which riffs are taken are Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns n Roses and musicians for instance Jimi Hendrix. The reason why riffs are extremely common is due to the fact they may possibly be relatively small bits of all time popular songs and so are much easier to play compared to the remaining portion of the track. Therefore, to beginners, learning to play guitar riffs is truly a pride in itself.
Although guitar riffs are small bits of music, their artists have been admired over the years. The reason behind it's because the notes even though truly quite straightforward turn to be delicate bits of music. Even Michael Jackson?s famous track Beat It stood a riff that was played by Qunicy Jones who is thought to have wanted Michael to add a rock track in his album Thriller. Riffs have given an entire new meaning to popular tracks and given them an exciting new purpose. Bands that died years ago still have their guitar riffs being played by guitarists.
While beginners practice guitar riffs to enhance themselves, professionals challenge themselves to play several lists as you track which is posted online. The number of guitar riffs took component in a single track range from twenty up to a hundred. A lot of of such tracks is found online with links for the songs from which the riffs were taken. Some sites concentrate on guitar riffs and also have the notes per song to truly succeed for beginners to play them. Books containing guitar riffs are on sale along with CDs in order that guitarist can begin to play along to get practice. For newbies, playing guitar riffs can support boost their confidence and enable these phones familiarize themselves with a guitar. Playing a entire song may possibly be exhausting and sometimes impossible. However, playing the guitar riffs adds a sense of playing the song, without actually having to play the entire song. Guitar riffs may possibly also be the ideal way to impress friends together with your guitar playing abilities. For those who do not know much about guitar playing, playing riffs could seem very impressive.
Guitar riffs are truly easy to learn that a good new guitarist can grow to be familiar with a riff in a day. An effortless seek out guitar riffs on the net will give you sites which have riffs from famous songs you could play to. Should you can to read the notes, take a look for notes of riffs per song.
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NOTES ON CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF THE
DQ RECEIVER AND BEACON
I suggest scanning the CREG articles on my website http://radiolocation.tripod.com
starting construction in order to understand how the units work and what
you can do with them. The schematics and parts lists in the CREG articles
are out of date, but the rest of the info is good. Refer to the schematics,
layouts, parts lists, and notes included here for the final word. Also
look at the picture gallery on the website to see the various loops etc.
THE "README" FILE on the WEBSITE and THE NOTES HERE BEFORE BUYING PARTS
OR STARTING CONSTRUCTION!
NOTE: 7/30/03. These notes
have been updated for the latest boards with the dates 2002 or 2003 printed
on them. All earlier boards were shipped with printed notes which
mention corrections that are no longer needed.
DQ RECEIVER NOTES
Detector Board notes
The actual board is 3.5" square. 3 of the 4 corners must be grounded to
the minibox thru metal standoffs
The simple version of the receiver is cheaper and easier to build (and
use) if all you need is accurate Ground Zero location without depth measurement.
One can still use the "field angle" method for rough depth measurement,
or an ACVM on "Test Point 2" to do a "Ratiometric" depth measurement when
the signal is strong and interference is low. The receiver can be upgrated
to the "complete" version by installing the rest of the parts on the board
and doing a tuneup. Note that there will be a ~1.3 dB variation in
the ACVM reading as beacon signal slowly drifts from one channel to the
other. This variation is not audible and is inherent in the receiver
The receiver is designed to be mounted in a metal box for proper grounding
and shielding. The boards are designed to fit in the specified 3x4x5 inch
"Minibox". The cover and all of the standoffs must be grounded to the box.
Remove paint if necessary. See the pictures on the Website showing
"12v" in the lower left of the PC board is a misprint. It should just say
The complete receiver uses two 9 Volt Alkaline battery. It can also
be used with a 12 Volt sealed lead-acid battery if U20 is deleted or bypassed.
The simplified receiver uses one 9 Volt battery or a 12 Volt lead-acid
battery without modification.
Warning!!! The metal crystal can must be raised above the board
to avoid shorting out the traces that run under it! Note that a different
crystal frequency should be used in countries that use 50 Hz power so that
the operating frequency fits between two 50 Hz harmonics. See "The DQ Receiver
- An Overview" on the website (near the end of the article).
Trimmer C19 has its metal adjusting screw connected to one lead (which
must be the ground lead).
The RF amp board derives Vcc (+12V) from the output of the voltage regulator
in the simplified receiver without the regulator in the complete receiver,
or directly from the on/off switch in the simplified receiver without the
The DVM derives its power from the regulated +12V on this board. Use a
3.0 or 3.3V zener in series to provide ~9V for the DVM.
To save money in the complete receiver, the built-in DVM can be replaced
by an external digital multimeter with a 200mV DC range. Connect it after
the divider/filter R51, R52, C40, which must be retained. Because a separate
battery is being used for meter power, U11A and its 4 100k resistors can
be deleted. In this case, connect R51 directly to the S6 "arm" and the
negative meter lead to the U3B pin 7 lead along with the "bottom" of C40
It is a good idea to use small coax to connect the volume control R34 to
the audio amp U9. The center wire connects the tap of the volume control
to R35 on the board while the shield connects the "bottom" of R34 to C28
on the board. Note that the shield is at V/2 and not grounded.
Stereo headphone jacks are specified in the parts list because this is
what most people will have. Any impedance will work, but 8 ohm phones may
cause problems. For the simplified receiver I do not recommend
headphones of less than 32 ohms, as they draw a lot of battery current
and will cause distortion and instability with weak batteries. One
solution is to use just the left or right element, which doubles the impedence.
Changing C28 to 100 uF or more helps somewhat. Wire the "tip" and
"ring" leads in parallel to use them as mono headphones. Lo-Fi mono headphones
(intended for voice use) of the type that block all outside noise are really
better in this application. Hi-fi phones have a somewhat annoying
"hiss" that is not audible in the lo-fi units. High impedance
phones have less risk of feedback than Low-Z units. My best phones are
mono crystal "stethoscope" style. I also have some Telex 600 ohm mono headsets
with full ear coverage, probably intended for "language lab" use. With
mono phones, connect only the "tip" lead to avoid a short circuit.
Radio Shack sells mono phones, and I bought some nice Ata model 1261 "home
hi-fi" stereo phones at Walmart for $10.
The receiver must be nulled before first use. While using headphones,
set both RF amp controls to Lo gain to get rid of RF amp Noise. Pre-setting
both null controls to the center of their ranges beforehand will help.
Alternately adjust the two null controls (R5 and R9) for a perfect audio
null, turning up the volume control as the null improves, until only noise
is heard. If you can't get a null then you should check the receiver to
see that the correct resistor values were installed; the IC's are not backwards;
there are no shorts or unsoldered connections on the board; the front panel
controls are correctly wired; and the correct voltages are present. Each
IC uses +V DC, and each op-amp output (and most circuits) operate at +V/2.
The front panel null control will need adjustment from time to time (using
low RF gain with no loop as before). The internal null adjust should only
need adjustment after large changes in temperature (also for changes in
battery voltage with the simplified receiver).
In the complete receiver R41 can now be adjusted to align the DVM to exactly
zero at the perfect audio null. See notes on the receiver mainboard
After nulling, switch to Hi RF gain and 32 Hz mode, then turn up the RF
gain. Noise from the RF amp should be audible.
If a 1 turn pot is used for R9, it can be shunted with ~2k ohms to make
nulling less "touchy". It may be necessary to add a small resistance
in series with R10 or R11 to "center" the null on the pot.
The DVM should read "000" when the receiver is adjusted for a perfect audio
null. If it does not (but is close!), you will need to apply a small DC
offset to the DVM using R42, the 1-turn screwdriver trimmer on the detector
board. If the DVM reading is negative insert a jumper wire from the "0-adj"
pad to the adjacent "V+" pad on the detector board, then adjust R42 until
the DVM reads "000". If the reading was positive, jumper "0-adj" to "gnd".
All 3 pads are located between R11 and C39. Once the correct connection
is found, the jumper can be soldered.
The completed receiver must be tuned very close to the frequency of
your beacon in order to phaselock properly and give a steady DVM readout
of signal strength. The beacon should first be adjusted to freq by
either adjusting the crystal oscillator to 3.579545 MHz using the test
point, or installing a fixed capacitor of 20-30 pF. While receiving the
Beacon signal from ~30m away, slowly tune C19 while watching the green
phaselock LED, which will be blinking slowly on and off. Tune until the
blinking becomes slower and finally stops with the LED ON. Now switch the
DVM to "PLL Adjust" and continue trimming until the DVM reading is as close
to zero as possible, hopefully under 100. This will seldom need readjustment,
but can be done in the field during a Radiolocation if necessary.
RF Amp Board Notes
The simplified receiver must also be matched to the beacon frequency.
With an analog meter, monitor the DC voltage at pins 1 or 7 of U2 while
receiving the beacon signal. Slowly adjust C19 until the slow meter
swinging almost stops.
Note that R20 (2M) has become R20A (1M) plus R20B (1M) in series. This
is shown in the parts list and color layout, but not on the schematic or
on the actual circuit board.
For the simplified receiver, delete R20A, R20B, R21, and R55. Solder a
jumper between X100 and S3 to connect the loop input directly to U0.
Actual board size is 3.5" x 2.0"
All 4 corners of the board must be grounded to the minibox thru metal standoffs.
Solder 1/2" high shields along the long red pads bisecting U0 to help isolate
Use small coax such as RG-178 for the loop input and Sig Out lines.
Receive Loop Notes
Wrap the 3 wires of R22 with an electrostatic shield which can be grounded
to the output end of the RF amp board.
Ultimate receiver sensitivity is determined strictly by the design of the
loop antenna. Sensitivity is simply the ratio of the signal received on
the loop to the thermal noise of the wire. Resonating the loop does not
change the loop's sensitivity, but does increase the signal level and the
impedance, which raises the thermal noise level above the input noise of
The 18" dia receive loop described in the CREG article "Constructing the
3496 Hz D-Q Beacon Receiver" on my website is a very handy size for field
work. The 22" dia loop (red text) gives about 6dB increase in actual sensitivity.
I wound a second 22" dia loop and got 512 turns with 2 lbs of #28 wire.
I measures 432mH with roughly 4600pF for resonance. Whatever frame is used
for the loop should hold the loop rigidly in a plane. One possible frame
is a used (ie worn-out) plastic wheelchair wheel with the tire removed.
My receive loops are "frameless", wrapped in electrical tape, and sandwiched
between plywood sheets in a rigid box. I have also constructed loops using
a disks of rigid foam with a groove in their rims.
I now recommend using fixed 600 Volt mica capacitors for the receive loops.
The high voltage rating is to prevent damage (shorted caps) when the loop
is accidently placed close to an operating beacon (and it will happen!).
The loops do not detune by themselves. The fixed caps help keep the receiver
gain stable for depth measurements.
Adding a grounded electrostatic shield (with a gap of course) to the loop
winding is worthwhile if you are doing precision Radiolocations where wells
will be drilled, depth measurements, or are doing conductivity measurements
where signal strength at the bottom of deep nulls must be measured. The
shield eliminates small variations in signal strength when the loop or
receiver are touched. The shield lowers the Q of the loop slightly. All
of my loops have shields, but they worked pretty well without them.
You MUST mount a sensitive cylindrical bubble level (not a round one)
on the top edge of the receive loop, set to be centered when the loop is
PRECISELY vertical. This is an absolute MUST for accurate Ground Zero location!!!!!!!!!!!
These are available as inexpensive plastic "line levels" at Home Depot
or other hardware store
A useful addition to the loop is a 6 ft (2m) low stretch line attached
to the center of the loop on one side, with a "T" bar of thin wood or fiberglass
on the loose end to stand on. This allows one to make rapid Ratiometric
depth measurements by raising the horizontal loop over ones head a precisly
known distance above the ground. The reasonable depth limit for accurate
measurement with this short line is about 120 ft (40M), but I have made
reasonably accurate measurements at twice this depth. For the best results
at larger depths, I use a rigid pole to raise the loop as much as 25 ft
in the air. See the electrostatic shield notes above.
If only one beacon will be used, C2 can be replaced by a 33pF fixed cap.
Otherwise, insert C2 without soldering then connect a freq counter to C1
(using a x10 scope probe for isolation if available) and adjust C2 for
3.579545 MHz. Measure C2 then replace with fixed ceramic or mica caps.
Actual board size is 3.5" x 2.0".
The metal crystal case must be raised above the board to avoid shorting
out the traces underneath.
Caps C4-C8 are all in parallel to resonate the loop. A capacitance decade
box is very helpful in loop tuning. With the loop away from all metal objects,
momentarily key the beacon with an analog current meter in series with
the battery, and tune for minimum current. Initial current may be very
high and will cause overheating. Use a real 12V battery (Gel, AGM, or NiCad)
to power the beacon. This is critical! I use small AGM (sealed lead-acid)
batteries of 2-3 Amp Hours, although even 1 AH batteries will work. A "Lab"
supply, even one rated at several amps, may cause strange effects such
a drifting DC current. Once tuned, current should be roughly 0.5 amps for
any of my loop designs. Note that maximum output does not occur exactly
at minimum current, but maximum efficiency does. Most of the installed
capacitance should be low loss 250V polyproplyene, although the smaller
"C8" trim caps can be Mylar.
Caps C4-C8 can be mounted on the loop. This will allow use of a 2-wire
feedline, and will increase Q slightly.
To prevent overheating in case of accidental loop detuning in the field,
a small heatsink formed from a strip of sheet aluminum ~3" long can be
fastened under Q1 and bent in a "U" over Q1. Note that this heatsink is
"hot" with +12V and output signal.
Note that the LED will only light if all 3 connections to the loop are
intact and a real signal is being transmitted. It is real "BITE"!
Locating Ground Zero
See the CREG article "3496 MHz Beacon and Loop" on my website for general
Beacon info. Note that the end of the article has general loop design info
and gives the design of a 4 ft diameter loop in addition to the standard
2 ft dia loop. The laws of physics dictate that the Magnetic Moment (beacon
field strength) increases linearily with loop diameter if battery power
drain and the weight of the wire in the loop remain constant. I now use
a collapsable frame with the 4 ft loop to make it easier to level (with
a line level) and obtain a repeatable output. The beacon loops must be
precisely leveled in order for the axis of the magnetic field (ie Ground
Zero) to be precisely overhead.
I have a small rectangular loop that I use for caves with tight passages.
It consists of 26 turns of #10 plastic insulated solid "house" wire with
the tap at 4 turns from the +12V end. The center of the winding is 13"
by 16.5". The winding is sandwiched between pieces of 1/4 inch plywood,
with cutouts for a handle and a round bubble level for precise leveling.
This loop resonates with just slightly over 4 uF and draws about 0.4 Amps
Radiolocation requires practice. Even though this gear often gives a
useable signal close to 1 km away, always try to position yourself as close
as possible to the expected location by using topographic overlays, GPS,
compass course and distance from an entrance, etc. Try to always be higher
than the cave passage, ie wait uphill rather than downhill. If you are
within a horizontal distance of about 1.4 times the expected depth of the
beacon, the locating will be very easy.
The best time of day for radiolocations is during the morning, from about
8AM to 1-2PM. The worst time is during the night when "skip" brings the
noise of far distant thunderstorms. This assumes no local storm activity.
For this same reason, winter is much quieter than summer. Even so, it is
possible to do moderate depths on a summer evening. I find it hard to even
get cavers moving before the "crack-of-noon"!
Coordinate times with the underground party so you know the earliest time
they will "turn on". In smaller caves or with experienced cavers, you can
have them operate on a schedule. At first, plan to have the beacon turned
on for 30 minutes or more. With careful planning, I have used a little
as 4 minutes with divers in springs. You go to the first location, turn
on the receiver a little ahead of time, and null the receiver (after disconnecting
the loop, set the switch to low gain and the dial below 5.0), then reconnect
the loop using quite high RF gain, 1 Hz bandwidth, and the loop on the
ground. Carry a small screwdriver in case you have to adjust the internal
null adjustment or the frequency (if it won't phaselock). You can turn
on the alarm and remove the headphones. The alarm works quite well, although
false phaselocks can occur with strong interference from Thunderstorms
(atmospheric noise), power lines, or electric fence controllers. Simply
reduce the RF gain until there is only an occasional false alarm. Don't
wait directly under a noisy power line or close to a metal fence line!
The receiver should be kept out of direct sunlight, as the heating will
cause the null to drift, which may set off the alarm and may make it impossible
to null the receiver until it cools. With the simplified receiver, after
nulling, just keep listening in high gain mode.
When the beacon is heard, hold the loop vertical and slowly rotate it for
a null, adjusting volume as desired. RF gain should remain high enough
to give deep nulls. Ground Zero lies along the null line. Gamblers can
simply walk in one direction along the null line while continually swinging
the loop thru the null to update direction. If the signal gets weaker,
then simply go the other way. In an open field, one can walk perpendicular
to the original null line a short distance and then null again. If you
walked far enough, the two null lines will not be parallel and will intersect
near Ground Zero. This is the 2-LOP method. If all else fails, you may
be very far from the Beacon. In this case make a quick signal strength
measurement with the loop on the ground then walk 50-100m along the null
line and measure again to see of the signal really is getting stronger
or weaker. Note that this method will fail if you are within roughly twice
the estimated depth of the beacon where the field lines are not vertical.
It is easy to "overshoot" Ground Zero. As one gets close, within 1.4 times
the estimated depth of the beacon, the best way to check progess is to
occasionally rotate the vertical loop perpendicular to the null line that
you are walking along, then tilt the top of the loop towards yourself.
At first this null may occur with the loop nearly horizontal, but as Ground
Zero is approached this null will occur with the loop closer and closer
to vertical. Very close to ground zero the loop will null while rotated
in any direction, but the signal will become incredibly strong when the
loop is tilted even slightly from vertical. At this point, for highest
accuracy, it is a good idea to re-null the receiver.
"Ratiometric" and "absolute"(signal strength) depth measurements are discussed
in "Operation" in the CREG article "Constructing
the 3496 Hz DQ Beacon Receiver" on my website, and are discussed in
more detail in "Depth by Radiolocation: an
Extreme Case". Using 2 independent depth measurement methods helps
to give confidence (or lack of it) in the results. The only missing information
is the receiver amplitude calibration for depth by absolute signal strength.
The procedure given here is based on a calibration table (which follows)
generated for the first receiver I built using the new circuit boards.
It allows one to adjust the receiver RF gain for a reasonable DVM reading,
without overload, with the receive loop horizontal at ground zero, and
calculate depth by absolute signal strength later.
Now the vertical loop is placed on the ground and tilted back and forth
to find the null. At any nearby location except exactly at Ground Zero,
the magnetic field will tilt towards you as it exits the ground. The cylindrical
bubble level shows loop tilt. If the loop nulls when it is tilted slightly
towards you, then move the bottom of the loop slightly away from you and
re-null, repeating until the loop is precisely vertical when nulled. The
plane of the loop is now precisely on a line of position that passes thur
Ground Zero. With practice, and quiet conditions, it is possible to detect
a 6 inch (10cm) change in the position of a beacon at 300 ft (90m) depth!
Mark this line at the loop, then rotate the vertical loop 90 degrees and
repeat the process to obtain a second line, which should cross directly
over the first line. Mark the intersection of the lines as ground zero.
To cancel out most of the errors in the receive loop and its bubble level,
repeat each measurement in the last step with the vertical loop rotated
180 degrees from its original position. This will usually give slightly
different positions. The result will be a small square box of marks with
ground zero at the center.
After locating Ground Zero, place the loop horizontally at ground zero
and level it with a round bubble level.
In the 1 Hz mode, adjust the RF gain switch and pot for a high resolution
reading on the DVM, say 900-1500. Now adjust the gain pot precisely
to the nearest "1/2", ie 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5. For highest accuracy, it is
best to avoid the extreme ends of the pot near 0.0 or 10.0 if possible.
These are the points where gain is calibrated in the table that follows.
Make certain that the RF overload LED on the receiver is not lit!
If is is lit, back off on the RF gain.
Calculating Ratiometric Depth
Record 3 pieces of info: The position of the gain switch (High or Low);
the position of the gain pot (1-10 in increments of 1/2); and the DVM reading
(>900 if possible). For Ratiometric depth,
without changing the receiver settings, raise the horizontal loop an exactly
known distance (say 6 feet) and record the new (lower) DVM reading and
the distance the loop was raised.
The two DVM readings and the 6 foot spacing are used to calculate the "free
space" Ratiometric depth using the equation below. V1 is the DVM reading
with the loop on the ground and V2 is the reading with the loop raised
the distance H above the ground. The cube root requires a scientific calculator
such as the one in Windows. The calculated Ratiometric depth will normally
be equal to, or less than the actual depth, with the error growing as the
depth gets greater.
Next look up the gain pot setting in the following table and record the
corresponding "inverse ratio". These numbers are accurate for my receiver
and probably OK for yours, but are not guaranteed. Contact me if you are
interested in custom calibrating you own receiver. I used a precision 3-decade
50 ohm step attenuator.
Pot Setting Inverse Ratio
Pot Setting Inverse Ratio
Use the DVM reading, switch setting, and inverse ratio to calculate Vz,
the normalized receiver input voltage, which will be used to calculate
"free space" absolute depth. Vz=(DVM reading)(100 for Lo, 1 for Hi Gain
setting)(Inverse Ratio). Example: if DVM=900; Lo Gain mode; Pot Setting=7.5;
Calibration for Depth by Signal Strength (Absolute Depth)
The beacon/receiver system must be calibrated, with both units on the surface,
before or after the trip. The best location to do it is a level area with
low conductivity ground, such as the granite in my backyard since you are
trying to do a "free space" calibration.
Set the Beacon loop exactly vertically with its axis aimed exactly at the
receive loop exactly 100ft (or exactly 30m for metric) awayat distance
"Dcal". Likewise, the receive loop is also set up exactly vertically with
its axis aimed at the Beacon. This is called "coaxial" alignment.
Turn on the receiver, disconnect the loop, set to 1 Hz BW, Lo RF Gain,
alarm off, meter Fast and connected to the receiver output. Now null the
receiver for exactly "000" on the DVM (the audio doesn't matter). Reconnect
the loop, then turn on the beacon with a fresh battery and let it warm
Calculating Absolute Depth
Adjust the RF Gain pot to a setting listed in the table above that gives
a DVM reading of at least 3 digits, preferably above 500. Record the RF
gain setting, Hi-Lo Gain setting, and DVM reading for use in the 100 foot
(or 30m) absolute depth calibration. Calculate Vcal exactly as Vz was (or
will be) calculated using the actual Ground Zero readings.
Use the following equation to calculate Absolute Depth, which will normally
be equal to or greater than the actual depth, with the error growing as
the depth gets greater.
A SIMPLE WAY TO START DOING DEPTH MEASUREMENTS
At shallow depths (say under 30m), the two calculated depths should be
similar. At greater depths, the Absolute depth should be somewhat greater
than the Ratiometric Depth. If it is, then one can add the two numbers
and divide by 2 to get an average which should be quite close to the true
depth if you have uniform rock from the surface to well below the cave
passage. See the CREG article "Determining Depth by Radiolocation, an Extreme
case". My deepest reasonable result was 550 feet at Jewel Cave, South Dakota,
which meets the uniform rock requirement.
For a start, you can do the Ratiometric measurement
without any calibration at all. With the receive loop horizontal
on ground zero, just set the receiver dial to give a reading of 1000 or
more (if you can), then raise the horizontal loop a known distance for
the second reading, without changing any receiver settings. You then
use the equation to calculate ratiometric depth. For shallow depths
(say <100 ft [30m]), this is all that you need to do.
For the Absolute measurement,
simply record the precise receiver gain settings and DVM reading that you
obtained with the loop resting on ground zero.
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Soon we will be gathering for the start of the semester. We are looking forward to a great term and year. We have many returning and some new students in both full-time and part-time studies.
Our Fall Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday September 06 and Friday September 09, 2016. We expect full-time students to attend the Orientation Sessions, and we welcome part-time students to attend. We will start Orientation at 9:00 a.m. on September 06.
Days of Awareness will be part of our regular schedule this year.
Days of Awareness (compulsory for those in Ordination Stream) are scheduled for September 23, October 28, and November 25. Others who might be interested are invited and welcome to participate in the Days of Awareness. The format for the Days of Awareness is
- 8:50 a.m. Morning Prayer
- 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Reflections, Presentations, Quiet
- 12:00 noon Holy Eucharist
- 1:00 p.m. Light Lunch, optional
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Who: Western Michigan Broncos (14 seed, 23-9,) vs. Syracuse Orange (3 seed, 27-5)
When: March 20, 2014
Time: 2:45 PM EST
For 20 games, the Orange were unbeatable. For 20 games, the Orange were playing like the best team in the country. Then again, let’s not forget they were ranked No. 1, but then the wheels started to fall off. Jerami Grant got injured. Tyler Ennis started to play like a freshman, and Trevor Cooney pulled a disappearing act better than that of David Blaine.
Struggling towards the end of the season, the disappointment continued with an upset loss to North Carolina State in the ACC tournament. Despite putting together a record of 27-5 during the regular season, 14-4 in the ACC, the Orange offensive struggles have coincided with their recent play. Putting up just 68.2 points per game while shooting an abysmal 43.7% from the field (good for just 206th in the nation), the Orange can ill-afford to continue to be mired in their offensive slump if they want to have success during these few weeks of March.
Coming off a MAC conference championship, led by stars Shayne Whittington and David Brown, who average 19.1 points, the Broncos have proven they can win. Shooting only 33% from 3-point range, Western Michigan is a decent 3-point shooting team and in order to beat the vaunted 2-3-zone defense of Syracuse, the Broncos must shoot better than that. And I think they will.
In Syracuse’s five losses, the Orange opponents are shooting 47 percent overall and 41 percent from the 3-point line. Look for the Broncos to follow that lead.
All season long, Syracuse has struggled to cover double digit spreads as the favorite, finishing the year with a 14-12-2 overall ATS record and a 10-15-2 totals record. The Orange are 3-6-1 ATS record over their final 10, while going just 1-3 ATS record during their last four double-digit games as the favorite.
The Broncos are getting the Orange at the right time. Look for the Broncos to cover, and if you have a few extra dollars to spend, take the money line as well. It’s certainly worth a shot.
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ATEL # 2160; C. S. Chang (MPIfR), on behalf of the Fermi Large Area Telescope Collaboration
on 15 Aug 2009; 0:30 UT
Distributed as an Instant Email Notice (Transients)
Password Certification: Teddy Cheung (firstname.lastname@example.org)
Subjects: Gamma Ray, >GeV, Transients
Referred to by ATEL #: 2162
The Large Area Telescope (LAT), one of the two instruments on the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, has observed an increasing gamma-ray flux from a source positionally consistent with PKS 2052-474 (RA=20:56:16.3, DEC=-47:14:47.6, J2000; Ma, C. et al., 1998, AJ, 116,516). Recent optical flaring of this source is reported in ATEL #2158 (Hauser et al.).
Preliminary analysis indicates that this source has recently brightened. On 9 August 2009 it reached a relatively high state with a gamma-ray flux (E>100MeV) of (8.7 ± 1.6) x 10-7 ph cm-2 s-1 (statistical errors only) for that day. This is a factor of 4 higher than the average level observed in the previous week of all-sky monitoring (29 July - 4 August 2009). The gamma-ray outburst may now be fading, thus we strongly encourage prompt followup observations.
Because Fermi operates in an all-sky scanning mode, regular gamma-ray monitoring of this source will continue. For this source the Fermi LAT contact person is C. S. Chang (email@example.com).
The Fermi LAT is a pair conversion telescope designed to cover the energy band from 20 MeV to greater than 300 GeV. It is the product of an international collaboration between NASA and DOE in the U.S. and many scientific institutions across France, Italy, Japan and Sweden.
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I previously wrote about Grain Asian in the Box Hill Central shopping centre. Not much has changed rather than the updated funky dining room with vintage Chinese theme and a very minor price increase on some of the menu items.
For those who haven’t read my old post about Grain Asian, it is a Hong Kong style cafe that serves the typical drinks associated with Hong Kong cafes: Hong Kong tea and coffee, lemon tea, soy milk and their all-day dishes which include fried rice, noodles, Hong Kong style roast meats (duck, char siu, crispy pork belly, soy sauce chickens), won tons and yong tau fu.
(Tables outside in the food court area)
Be warned that most of the staff speak very little or no English at all (when I try to order something complicated, I usually flag one of the guys there whom I know speaks English well) so you will need to be pointing to the Chinese version of the menu. If I’m there with lots of people, I always make sure that they repeat the menu back to me.
(Newly-ish renovated dining room)
I will concentrate on their breakfast menu in this post as I wrote about their all-day menu in my last post. Grain Asian has ‘breakfast sets’ – usually a selection of congee with a breakfast dim sum side dish.
(Dried shrimp rice vermicelli rolls – around $5.XX)
My favourite breakfast dish at Grain Asian is their freshly made rice noodle rolls with fillings of choice. This is only available during breakfast hours (until 10:30am everyday except Sunday 11:00am) – they call this ‘vermicelli rolls’ even though there is nothing vermicelli like about it. The filling choices include prawns, shrimp (dried shrimps), beef, barbecued pork (char siu), vegetarian, and more.
Pictured above are dried shrimp vermicelli rolls as a result of ordering a vegetarian vermicelli rolls (!) But they were delicious nonetheless. Luckily, I’m not a vegetarian.
(Combination congee – $5)
Their congees are alright. To be perfectly honest, it’s nothing like the beautiful, thick congee with quality meats that you get in Hong Kong. They even tasted burnt a couple of times. But as they work really well as a part of the set breakfast, I always end up ordering them. In fact, if you really want congee, Mr Kitchen up a bit does better congee (though still not great.)
My favourite congee is the combination congee which has fish cake strips, tiny beef meat balls, preserved squid and peanuts. This is also known as sampan congee. I am going to guess that it’s the Chinese sailor’s version of pantry dishes like pasta alla puttanesca. Their pork and century egg congee seriously could do with more eggs.
(Braised beef brisket $5)
One of the highlights I mentioned in the previous post was the beef brisket noodles. I am happy to say that they do a side dish version of this for $5. So I have been getting this as an additional side. I never finish it all at the same time, of course, but the leftover makes a great take away to have with rice and greens for lunch later. It’s a gift that keeps on giving!
(See my Instagram feed)
A few other things that I have ordered and enjoyed: sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf (lo mai gai), barbecued pork buns, Spam & egg sandwich (Mini’s favourite), iced Ovaltine, corned beef and egg sandwich and their whole fish dishes which gives you a whole fish with rice and soup for $13. Ridiculously cheap feed!
As I’ve visited a few times, my Instagram feed has a bigger collection of photos from there.
Grain Asian (in Box Hill Central)
Address: Cnr Main & Market Streets, Box Hill VIC 3128 (opposite to Platform 3 cafe)
Phone: 03 9899 6533
Getting there by Public Transport: Train to Box Hill Station (Belgrave/Lilydale line). The cafe is in the same building as the train station.
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This recipe is simple enough for anyone (yes, you!) to do. Someone who has never cooked before could probably pull this off in a college dormitory kitchen so long as he/she has some basic equipment, patience with him/herself, and attention to directions. The description is long, but the process is easy.
Unlike cooking a whole turkey, you can make this recipe on a weeknight if you don't mind a mid-evening dinner. The aroma will get everyone drooling, and the crisp, golden skin will do the same, especially once your knife crunches down through it into the moist and succulent meat below.
In addition, you can use the leftover carcass and some of the meat to make a fantastic soup. This is especially useful if you are cooking for only yourself or for two people.
If you are cooking for just one or two and are on a limited budget, you might hesitate to cook something as monstrous and expensive as a turkey breast. But there are at least three reasons why you should give it a try:
- Buying large cuts of meat is one way to save money, but even so, look for sales. A 7 to 8 pound turkey breast typically costs (in 2004 U.S. dollars) around $17-$20. But just this past week at Giant Food there was a sale in which I picked up two such breasts at under $7 each -- just $0.99 a pound. Cooked one, froze one. A standalone freezer is a godsend if you can afford it and have room for it.
- Leftovers. You can do fantastic things with leftovers. Use'em and/or freeze what you can't use right away. I'm all for the methods of cooking which save time! Soup, sandwiches, tacos, casseroles, even things such as pizza, empanadas or calzones, stir fries, pies, pasta dishes...
- If you are living alone or there are just the two of you, there can arise the tendency to short yourself of "good stuff". For a long time, I only got turkey when I ate out, because even though I wanted it, I felt it was too much of a fuss. In that I was wrong, and that attitude is a sad one. You should treat yourself to some comfort food once in a while, no matter what your situation! And it's really not hard at all.
Equipment list, aka the hardware
- a range (oven plus cooking surface) and potholders
- strongly suggested: an oven thermometer
- cleanup materials: sink, paper towels, soap for your hands, sanitizing agent for your countertops and such
- meat thermometer (instant-read preferred)
- some kind of timer
- sharp knife, preferably a boning knife, and a carving fork
- cutting board
- tin foil
- roasting pan with a v-shaped rack to hold the bird, or a) a 9" x 13" Pyrex pan or b) a cookie sheet and more tin foil -- crinkle the foil up into a loose snake, curl the snake into an big oval to hold the bird steady
- mortar and pestle (if you don't have one, see below)
- tongs or other means to lift a hot, heavy turkey
- turkey baster or a spoon
- not necessary but useful: a pyrex measuring cup with a spout on it
- If you are making gravy: saucepan, sieve (or colander plus cheesecloth), bowl to catch sieved gravy, whisk (ideally) or wooden spoon
Ingredients, aka the software
My recipes tend to be formulae rather than precise specifications. Don't worry if you don't have all the items called for. Substitute or omit. If you make a mistake, chalk it up to experience, feed it to the dog, and try again. That is part of the art of cookery.
Optional, for gravy:
- 2 to 3 carrots, preferably organic; scrubbed well, trimmed, chopped into 2-3 inch chunks
- 1 to 2 stalks of celery, organic; rinsed, trimmed, chopped into 2-3 inch chunks
- 1 onion, any size; peel off outermost layer of paper-skin, chop off the root and top end, and cut into halves or quarters (leave the other papers on)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 to 3 cups chicken or turkey stock; in a pinch, use bullion cubes or (my favorite standby) HerbOx very low sodium granulated chicken bullion, dissolved in boiling water
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. (If you are in a hurry, you can set it to 350°F, but don't go any higher than that.) If you don't have an oven thermometer, allow at least 20 minutes for oven heating.
- Put the garlic and the hefty pinch of salt into the mortar and pestle, and smash it into a fine paste. The salt will act as an abrasive agent. Don't be surprised if it starts to look very wet. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can try this with a second cutting board or plate and a fork, but it will require much more elbow grease. A second alternative is to put the garlic/salt on a cutting board and smack the living daylights out of it with a heavy frypan, then scrape the bits off the frypan and proceed from there with the fork. (The latter can be a tetch messy.)
- Mix the Essence/spices in with the garlic. At this point, if your garlic is not in a mortar, put it into a small bowl.
- If you have a pyrex measuring cup with a pouring spout, put your olive oil in that. Makes life easier. Pour a few drops of olive oil into the garlic, and keep on mashing. As you continue, you can slowly increase the amount of oil you add, from a few drops to a teaspoon or so at a time. Mash constantly! You are creating an emulsion. Eventually it will take on the appearance of a mayonnaise...which to me is always magical! (This is almost an aioli except without the egg and citrus.) Set aside.
- Clean the turkey:
Take off the wrapping and rinse the bird under cold water, rubbing it with your hands inside and out to take off any loose bits. Don't cut yourself on any exposed bone. Shake it dry a bit and then set it on your cutting board. Pat it dry with paper towels -- you may need to lift the bird off the board and mop the board itself a time or two. With a knife and/or fingers, trim off any dangling bits, blood vessels, or pads of fat you might see.
- Loosen up the turkey's skin:
Work your fingers under the skin as best you can. You want to loosen its attachment to the meat underneath, without ripping it off! Try to be gentle, although you may have to do a certain amount of shoving.
- Now comes the fun part: Use your hands and slather the turkey with the garlic emulsion. Get the emulsion under the skin and over the skin. If there's any left over, rub the interior as well. Your turkey breast almost certainly has the wings cut off; if there are pieces of meat/skin left over from this, try to tuck them back into the breast as best you can.
- If you are going to make gravy, put the veggies in the roasting pan first. Set the bird on your rack, breast side up. Tent it loosely with foil. Set your timer for 1 hour 45 minutes, and pop the bird in the oven. Halfway through, pull the bird out, tilt the pan to get the drippings and spoon it all over the bird, then re-tent. When you put it back in, reverse the pan's position from left to right. This helps counter any hot spots in your oven.
- After the timer sounds, pull the bird out and check its temperature. You are looking for 160°F. It probably won't be at temperature yet, but this is where you start checking. Take the foil tent off to start browning, baste once again, and set your timer for another 20 minutes. (Do NOT leave an instant-read thermometer in the bird -- put it in and take it out each time! Place it through the thickest part of the bird, being careful not to strike bone with the tip of the probe.) Repeat until you get to 160°F.
- Once you get to that temperature, remove the bird to a large plate or a clean board. Cover it back up with foil again and let it rest for a good 15 - 30 minutes. Carryover cooking will keep the temperature rising until it is at least 170°F, which is what you are looking for.
- No matter how good it looks/smells, do not, repeat, do NOT go cutting into this beautiful thing right out of the oven! Let it rest.
- The bottom of your roasting pan should have roasted veggies, some/all of which may look burned, plus oil and various gooky looking things. (Yes, those are technical terms!) Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the oil into a saucepan (discarding remaining oil, if any...and there may not be) and add in all of the veggies and browned/burnt looking bits.
- Bring the saucepan to medium heat. Slowly add the 1/4 cup flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes with a whisk (or wooden spoon if you don't have one.) Slowly whisk in the stock. Bring to a boil -- keep stirring -- and let boil about 3 minutes or until thickened to your liking.
- Strain the gravy. Use your spoon to push the stuff in the strainer around so the liquid stuff gets out around the veggies. Then pitch the veggies; they've given up all their love. Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and/or other items as you wish.
- If you've never carved a chicken or turkey before, fear not. It can be done.
- A sharp knife and a steady working surface are vital for safety. Hint: Get a kitchen towel or a paper towel damp. Place it under your cutting board. This will keep the cutting board from sliding around on your countertop while you are working.
- When breast-side up, a turkey's basic bone structure (so far as you need to know) resembles an inverted Y. The two breasts lie along either side of the stem of the Y, with the ribs slanting out at an angle. In between them is the keel or breastbone, a tough partition that is mostly cartilage and NOT something you want to eat.
- The basic idea in carving is to cut with a knife/pull with your fingers the two breasts off of the bones below, and then slice the boneless breasts to serve them, allowing a bit of crispy skin with each slice. With your knife and/or your fingers, feel for the outer edge of the keel and just start slicing downward. The ribs will stop the knife and provide a plane of cutting. Your first time doing this will probably be ragged on the bone side, but it's not a big deal. It will be fine. (What I find myself doing is using the knife for the first few cuts, and then once it's started, using my fingers to pry the meat away from the ribs. If you try that, be careful not to burn yourself.)
- At the neck end, the wishbone starts at the keel and then divides out onto either side. It is easiest in terms of carving to pull the wishbone out first, but doing that is not so simple (especially with a hot turkey) so you can just cut around it if you have to. Don't be surprised if the neck end of the breast is a bit raggy as a result. On the other hand, that meat is some of the most tender there is (third to the scallops, which won't be on a turkey breast, and the tenderloin, which will be) so you can also just take the cook's privilege and gnosh it down yourself.
- If you do make a mess of the carving, just say to yourself this: "Never apologize, never explain." Don't panic. So long as it tastes good and your consumers aren't total snobs, they really won't care, and if you cover up the evidence with an artful mound of stuffing or smashed potatoes, other vegetables, parsley, etc., chances are they will never notice.
- Whatever you do, do not throw away that turkey carcass! It can become the base of one heck of a good soup later on. For the mean time: Once the carcass has cooled to room temperature, place it in a large zip-top bag, suck all the air out of it, and freeze it.
Sanitation and storage
- If the turkey meat is pink near the bone: As long as you cooked it to the proper temperature, there is no need for concern. Reference: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/pinkturk.htm, http://www.metrokc.gov/health/foodsfty/turkey.htm
- Be sure to sanitize anything that has come into contact with raw poultry. This includes (but is not limited to) you, the cutting board, the countertop that was under the cutting board, and your sink.
- If you have made gravy and do not use it all up on the first go, then with each re-use, bring it back up to a rolling boil before serving.
- If your leftovers are staying around for a while, section it up, wrap well and freeze it, making sure to note date, contents, etc.
- If in doubt, throw it out.
- If you have to thaw a frozen raw turkey breast prior to cooking, see http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/tbthaw.htm
- The skin won't be crisp any more after you store it in the refrigerator.
- If you have the time, make the garlic/spice emulsion ahead of time, rub the turkey and then refrigerate it (well covered) for 2 - 24 hours before cooking.
- Smashed fresh rosemary makes the world better. Add it to the rub, stuff it inside the bird... mmmmmmmmm!
- If you like citrus, scrub a lemon well, cut it in half, squeeze it (minus the seeds) into the emulsion, then stuff the squeezed halves inside the breast cavity before roasting.
Suggested side dishes
References and sources (in addition to those already mentioned)
- Personal experience
- http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_15815,00.html as well as much learning gained by watching Food Network shows
Enjoy, and Namaste.
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Your Kitchen Counter, Your Choice of Material
Quartz, marble, granite, slate, Corian... With so many options available, selecting a material for your kitchen countertop can be a daunting task. To make the job easier, we’ve provided a brief overview of some of the more popular options.
If you like the look of this slightly marbled stone, granite is definitely a stylish and functional option. Granite is a natural, polished stone that is easy to clean, impervious to water and heat, and stain resistant (after applying a sealant).
Less “natural” than granite, quartz is an engineered stone to which resins, binding agents and sometimes colour are added. Quartz countertops are extremely resistant and easy to maintain. Because quartz is non-porous, bacteria will not be trapped inside. Quartz comes in a variety of finishes that are bright and homogenous. A good option if you can afford it.
Ah, the incomparable elegance and luxuriousness of marble! Its beauty and ease of maintenance have won the hearts of many kitchen renovators. However, its porosity makes it more susceptible to stains and it therefore requires the application of a sealant or wax so that it retains its luster over time.
A beautiful and natural stone, slate transforms a simple kitchen counter into a work of art. Slate is more subdued than the other options, and must be coated with a sealant and mineral oil every two years. It is also vulnerable to shocks, scratches, cracks and stains.
Corian or resin
Corian, a polymer, is also considered a high-end material like marble or granite. It is becoming increasingly popular in kitchens as it is highly resistant and, once polished, it looks as though it consists of only one seamless piece. One of the advantages is that the sink can also be made of Corian. It is nonporous, making it resistant to bacteria and stains, and comes in approximately 100 different colours!
Finally, for those who like an industrial look, there’s nothing like concrete. While concrete countertops are very durable and resistant, they are also susceptible to cracks and stains.
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Like what it said in his web site, "Don't buy any video converter before trying Any Video Converter!" IMO, it live to it's claim. You must try this Free Video Converter. Being using it for many month and still my preferred choice. Had try AVS Video Converter but this one is the best because Free. If you want a paid version then you may want to check out the Pro version or AVS Video Tools.
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"It's just a damn drink," remarks author Paul Clarke near the beginning of his introduction to The Cocktail Chronicles: Navigating the Cocktail Renaissance with Jigger, Shaker & Glass. But, of course, it's so much more, as Clarke sets up how this "damn drink" has captured the attention of bartenders and drinkers all over the world. Whether you call it the "craft cocktail movement" or the "cocktail renaissance," it's the revolution in drinking that began in the mid 2000s (the decade) and continues to this day as cocktail aficionados (including me) rediscover old drinking traditions and the joy of fresh, quality ingredients applied alongside modern techniques and the ever-expanding availability of unique bottles. Indeed, it is an exciting time to imbibe.
Clarke's is the most hotly anticipated of this year's books about cocktails, the latest in a series of wonderful works charting recipes, techniques and traditions (see the "related links" below for some of my other recent favorites). He is the executive editor of Imbibe magazine, a bimonthly publication covering all things potable that I love subscribing to. In 2005 he started the blog The Cocktail Chronicles (where his book gets its name), which is still going 10 years later, although hasn't been updated much in recent years (because he was working on the book).
|Manhattan cocktail (recipe below)|
|Twentieth Century cocktail (recipe below)|
You might think everything has been said that needs to be about the Manhattan, but Clarke nicely posits the drink as a key bridge between spirit-dominated cocktails (like the Old Fashioned) and something softer like a Sherry Cobbler. He then goes on to provide recipes for 10 Manhattan variations, a mix of older ones like the Saratoga and newer ones from New York, Boston and San Francisco bartenders. The Manhattan is one of the "muses & bridges" cocktails, perhaps my favorite section of the book, where Clarke takes an in-depth look at the origins and variations of five prominent cocktails: the Manhattan, Martini, Negroni, Old Fashioned and Daiquiri. The Daiquiri more than any other drink deserves this excellent reminder that it is a refined classic and not a fruit slushie (Clarke includes eight Daiquiri variations without a strawberry or banana in sight).
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Unlike several other recent cocktail books, Clarke's recipes are written generically without specific ingredients, although he will often make suggestions either in the recipe itself or the accompanying text. I like this approach since I personally don't think cocktails need to be made so exact as require specific brands (there might be some exceptions though). In the recipes from the book below, I shared what I used to make the drinks.
The book concludes with the obligatory chapter on "bottles, tools & tips," which I found most useful for its bottles section, which Clarke packs with smart recommendations while managing to be quite concise. If you already own several of the good recent books on cocktails, the tools and tips will be familiar, but if not, Clarke covers the essentials well.
The Cocktail Chronicles would be a nice addition to any cocktail library. I would certainly include it in my recent rundown of good books for stocking your bar. Although the book lacks flashy photography, its content is solid and well organized. A cocktail book with good recipes is important, but getting the back story behind those recipes makes for an even more satisfying read. Whether you're just discovering the joy of the cocktail renaissance or are already steeped in its lore, The Cocktail Chronicles will entertain and inspire while filling your cocktail glass with not just a damn drink, but a damn fine one.
Clarke writes that "gin, lemon and chocolate is an unexpected combination, but somehow...it just works. Works? Hell, it sings.." I couldn't agree more. This is a nicely balanced drink. Its gin and citrus profile with other unusual ingredients reminds me of a Last Word. Recipe adapted from Paul Clarke's recipe in The Cocktail Chronicles, originally from the 1937 Café Royal Cocktail Book.
1 1/2 oz. gin (I used Fifty Pounds gin)
3/4 oz. lemon juice
3/4 oz. Lillet blanc (not having this, I substituted Dolin blanc)
3/4 oz. white crème de cacao liqueur
Lemon twist garnish
Combine gin, lemon juice, Lillet blanc and crème de cacao in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until very cold, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the lemon twist.
Clarke shares that the original Manhattan had a 1:2 ratio of whiskey to sweet vermouth before settling into the more-whiskey version as we know it today. I usually employ a 3:1 whiskey-to-vermouth ratio when I make it with Bulleit rye whiskey, but his 2:1 is perfect for the higher-proof Rittenhouse rye. Recipe adapted from Paul Clarke's recipe in The Cocktail Chronicles.
2 oz. rye whiskey (I used Rittenhouse)
1 oz. sweet vermouth (I used Dolin)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Cherry garnish (I used a maraschino cherry)
Combine whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.
I was drawn to this drink because I have a bottle of Dolin blanc vermouth I want to use up before it goes bad. The drink's sweetness nicely mellows the bitter and floral flavors of the other ingredients. Recipe adapted from Paul Clarke's recipe in The Cocktail Chronicles, originally from David Shenaut of Raven & Rose in Portland, Ore.
1 1/2 Old Tom gin (I used Hayman's)
1 oz. blanc vermouth (I used Dolin)
2 tsp. elderflower liqueur (I used St. Germain)
3 dashes celery bitters (I actually used 2 dashes of Bittermens Orchard Street Celery Shrub)
Grapefruit twist garnish
I love the story behind this cocktail. During a visit to Teardrop Lounge, Clarke asked bartender Daniel Shoemaker to fashion an original drink from short list of ingredients. Thus, after a brief moment of "panic," the "brilliance" of The Graduate emerged--and I agree it is a brilliant drink. Recipe adapted from Paul Clarke's recipe in The Cocktail Chronicles, originally from Daniel Shoemaker of Teardrop Lounge in Portland, Ore.
1 oz. sweet vermouth (I used Dolin)
3/4 oz. blended Scotch whiskey (I used Johnny Walker Red)
1/2 oz. curaçao (I used Pierre Ferrand)
1/2 oz. tonic water (I used Fever Tree India)
Lemon twist garnish
Combine vermouth, whiskey and curaçao in a rocks glass with ice and stir to combine. Top with the tonic water, stir again and garnish with a lemon twist.
Curious about other great recent cocktail books? Here are links to stories about some of my favorites.
The Bar Book - Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, with Cocktails, Recipes, and Formulas by Brad Thomas Parsons
Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails - David Kaplan, Nick Faulchald and Alex Day
Savory Cocktails - Greg Henry
Stocking Your Bar - Books
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With the holiday season approaching, they practiced to ‘Santa Baby’ getting ready for their big Holiday Performances! These lil’ prima ballerinas are studying dance through Concord Parks and Rec., taught by our very own Stylist, Crystal Kent! Joined by Shelly Waldman, who was in town for the weekend, we had our old team back in full swing. I think one of the best parts of shooting these little stars is remembering being a little dreamer myself on Saturday mornings. Of course back then the tights were itchy and my russian ballet mistress was extremely strict and hard to understand. Crystal on the other hand is the perfect ballet teacher. She studied dance at UC Santa Cruz and mixes her enthusiasm for dance with her new mommy skills and does amazing things with these adorable little beauties. When they found out that the point shoes they were holding belonged to a real ballerina, Mayo Sugano Raab who dances with Diablo Ballet, (Celebrating their 20th season,) they didn’t want to give them up!
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T3 Certified Water Treatment Plant Shift Supervisor
Carlsbad, CA | Direct Hire
T3 Certified Shift Supervisor
Direct Hire, Full Time, Permanent position
Starting Pay: 62k
In addition to the general Responsibilities of the Individual employee laid out in the Job description, the designated supervisor of the shift is responsible directly to the Company management for the safe and effective operation of the plant at all times during their shift. They will ensure all plant operational tasks are performed in accordance with the operating procedures and parameters set by the company.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- To be completely knowledgeable with the modes of operation on all Plant systems
- Understanding the methodology and set points of normal plant operation in accordance with the Operation Manual
- Understand the Plant Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
- Ability to operate all plant systems in both automatic and local control
- To fully understand and control the plant parameters set by the management
- Maintain current knowledge of all major work being carried out by members of the staff or contractors during their shift which affect the operation of the plant
- Commitment to safety while performing all aspects of their duties
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of the designated operator and reporting any accidents
- Supervision of the designated Shift Operator to make sure all required duties are completed correctly, promptly and safely.
- Ensuring all operational events are recorded in the Shift Log Book
- To confirm all relevant Plant operational information is passed on during the shift handover
- To maintain an organized, clean control room and plant.
- To carry out controlled startups and shut downs of the plant
- Notify Management of any irregularities of the plant operation during shift
- Perform all operational tasks listed in annex D. (TBD)
- Monitor the performance and operation of the plant through the SCADA Interface
- Maintain plant and equipment integrity
- Keep legible records of the performance characteristics of the Plant on the forms and books provided by the company.
- Carry out regular water quality checks.
- Complete regular equipment checks during shift.
- To take immediate remedial action in the case of breakdowns or minor defects
- Perform conductivity profiles on RO stands as required
- Make every effort to identify the cause of faults
- Recording of any defects in the shift log books provided
- Ensure all pump assemblies and major plant equipment are kept clean and any defects reported immediately
- Assist in the clean-up of the RO facility and around the plant as required by the Company.
- Provide theoretical and “on-the-job” practical training for the designated operator as needed.
- Assist in any new installations and/or fabrication of modular units.
- Perform work to maintain plant integrity as directed by the Company.
- To control access to the plant and maintain Plant security
- Attend any training relating to the Plant at the discretion of the Company
- The list of duties is not exhaustive. Additions on selection may take place at the discretion of the Company.
- Must hold a current valid California T3 certification
- Have at least 2 years operational experience in a water treatment plant
- Previous RO Plant operations experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to read and understand operations manuals in English
- Experience using computer systems
- Ability to work varying shift hours, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work overtime and be on 24 hour call when needed
- Successfully pass a background and drug test
- Ability to successfully lead and motivate subordinates
- Effective communication skills both written and spoken
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Work successfully as a team member or independently
- Commitment to quality of work and company goals
- Enthusiastic to learn new systems and processes
- Willingness to lend your efforts wherever needed
- Effectively perform in stressful situations
- Complete work within assigned timeframe
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and over 51lbs with assistance
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, push/pull, and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to enter and exit small confined spaces
- Finger dexterity to work keyboard or operate tools, grasp tools and carry objects
- Ability so see in the normal range of vision with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens, documents, dials, gauges, meter-reading equipment, and operate motor vehicles and equipment
- Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Industrial environment working both indoors and outdoors continuously around:
- Loud noise
- Salt and fresh water
- Uneven, rough or slippery surfaces
- Hazardous chemicals in solid, liquid, and vapor form
- Toxic materials
- High and low voltage electricity
- Equipment under high pressure
- Heavy equipment
- Heights above 5 Feet
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