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Derby County recorded their first victory at Ashton Gate in 18 years, as first-half goals from Jeff Hendrick and Craig Bryson sealed a 2-0 win over Bristol City.
Irish Under-21 international Hendrick handed the Rams the lead after 34 minutes when he latched onto Michael Jacobs’ teasing cross to divert the ball beyond the reach of Tom Heaton.
It proved to be a quickfire double for a Derby as just three minutes after Hendrick had opened the scoring, fellow midfielder Bryson met Gareth Roberts’ left-wing cross to seal the three points.
It was a timid opening from both sides with the only opportunity in the first 10 minutes falling to Jacobs who’s clever flick goal-wards from Paul Coutts’ corner was diverted wide by an alert Heaton.
Three minutes later Sam Baldock escaped the offside trap and the attentions of the returning Mark O’Brien before seeing his low drive beaten away by Adam Legzdins
at his near post.
However, the Rams began to dominate proceedings at Ashton Gate with long spells of possession, and Will Hughes curled over from the edge of the penalty area following 90 seconds of Derby keeping the ball.
The hosts responded when Ryan Taylor’s exquisite control was met by Albert Adomah, but the former Barnet winger curled over from a tight angle.
But it was the Rams’ slow, controlled build up that proved most effective as with 34 minutes gone, Nigel Clough’s men took the lead when Jacobs’ teasing cross from the left was stabbed into the net by Hendrick inside the six-yard box.
And just two minutes later, the Rams doubled their advantage when Bryson was on hand to head in his third goal of the campaign. Veteran defender Gareth Roberts crossed from the left and the unmarked Scottish international glanced a header past Heaton, into the bottom corner to hand the Rams a two-goal lead.
Derek McInnes’ men hit back with their best chance of the half when Adomah sent Baldock clean through on goal with a perfectly weighted pass, however the former MK Dons man was thwarted by Legzdins who produced a superb stop at the striker’s feet.
But it was the Rams who ended the half on top, and Derby almost made it three when John Brayford cut inside and curled an effort inches wide of Heaton’s right-hand post.
In the second-half the Robins introduced former Ram Steven Davies in a bid to change the momentum of the game in their favour, however Derby stood firm and defended well to deny the hosts a way back into the match.
It was a quiet second 45 minutes in comparison to the first-half, with the Rams’ best two chances coming in quick succession. Firstly Jacobs watched on as his heavily deflected 20-yard effort fell narrowly wide, before Richard Keogh swept a half-volley goal-wards in the 73rd minute, which was comfortably held by Heaton.
McInnes’ men did have chances of their own as they looked to try and salvage something from the game, as substitute Steven Davies forced Legzdins into a smart stop with a curling effort, before the former Burton Albion ‘keeper made his best save of the 90 minutes as he somehow got across his goal-line to deny Liam Fontaine’s header from point-blank range.
However, that was as close as the hosts came to a goal – although Legzdins was called upon one final time to thwart Adomah’s stinging volley – as the Rams put an end to their recent run away from Pride Park with maximum points.
Derby County: Legzdins; Brayford, Keogh, O’Brien (Freeman 87), Roberts; Coutts, Hendrick, Bryson (B. Davies 68), Hughes (O’Connor 90), Jacobs; Sammon.
Subs Not Used: Fielding, Tyson, Robinson, Doyle.
Bristol City: Heaton, Foster, Bates (Cunningham 44), McManus, Fontaine; Adomah, Elliott, Bryan (Stead 71), Danns; Taylor (S. Davies 46), Baldock.
Subs Not Used: Gerken, Wilson, Pearson, Anderson.
Attendance: 12,526 (846 Visiting Supporters)
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So Newman approached Spiegel after the talk, and to his surprise, Spiegel gave him his contact information and a few day...
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, had a great day in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The maker of Snapchat, expected to be valued at more than $20 billion, revealed its inner workings for its IPO.
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If my wife and I have movie night which we love to do I all in. To be fair, that a lot easier to do now that I not a coach. I no longer have to worry about the next recruit to call or what I need to be doing to prepare for the next meeting. 7. Rick Tocchet: The story of Tocchet, an NHL All Star and Stanley Cup champion, was sordid enough. He pled guilty to involvement with a $2 million gambling ring that took bets from the rich and famous.
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Nelson, on CNN’s “State of the Union,” advocated an incremental approach in changing the health insurance structure, all the while insisting on more competition and focus on preventive measures to help drive down costs. Nelson’s main critique of the Obama administration’s handling of reform: The president didn’t make clear how reform would impact those already insured. Those who believe something would be taken from them were the most worried and most disruptive, Nelson said..
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AdeptiCon 2020 Registration is now open! AdeptiCon 2020 will take place on March 25th-29th at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, IL.
AdeptiCon has grown consistently over the past sixteen years, from the humble 110 person event in 2002, to the amazing 6,500 attendees AdeptiCon hosted in 2019. Over these sixteen years, AdeptiCon has been held at five different venues. We have expanded from a handful of events to well over 600 tournaments, event games, and hobby seminars covering all aspects of the miniature war gaming hobby. Despite the continued growth and necessary expansion, we have made every effort to keep consistent focus on one major priority: to present to our attendees the highest quality wargaming event possible. This will remain our priority for 2020 and beyond.
Badge Upgrades, Event Tickets and Merchandise are not secured until your payment has been processed. With 2000+ people registering today, events will sell out. If you experience this, follow the instructions in the box at the top of the Payment page:
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What are some ways for managing the installation and configuration of various software applications and settings in group of linux development and server computers? Is a set of basic scripts a good means of attack?
I was thinking about just having a ton of scripts, such as:
setup_dev_env [install|uninstall|reinstall] setup_nfs [...] setup_nfs_share [...] setup_http [...] setup_memcache_node [...]
Is there any better method?
It would be nice to be able to "upgrade" an installation script too, for example, to change common development settings.
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2021.11.29 20:38 Cozened_Bear New job, no time
Hi guys - I used to be really good at continuously up keeping my German practicing, however recently I have started a job that has consumed a lot of my time, so I find it hard to keep myself immersed. What tips can you share? I already listen to music in the car + watch any Netflix show (which is quite rare tbh) in German. I also find most podcasts quite boring and not engaging enough. Thanks for any suggestions in advance!
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2021.11.29 20:38 aznricecake2642 Sunset Watching | Sony A6400 | Sony 18-135
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2021.11.29 20:38 Heidirs How many minutes should there be between youtube mid roll ads?
New to monetization, and I'm wondering if there's a rule of thumb for how many minutes you can have per mid roll ads in terms of viewer annoyance. Obviously, an ad every two minutes is annoying. And viewers would ultimately prefer no ads at all. But are there any opinions as to at what point ads more "tolerable" for viewers? Every 5 minutes? Eight? Ten?
What would you prefer? Any rule of thumb that you use for placing ads?
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2021.11.29 20:38 ThaProtege Photos taken in Roswell, NM, USA by 23 year old astrophotographer and aerospace engineer Bray Falls #1
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2021.11.29 20:38 skribbledribble Selling 2 Tickets for game tomorrow (tuesday) center ice section 301, $140
2021.11.29 20:38 TheRealVileRebirth Prosperous indeed
2021.11.29 20:38 misterman2969 [TEW2020] Is there a way to make an alliance loan longer than one appearance?
Title. I was hoping to get something like Christians latest deal with Impact where it’s for a few months. If I keep borrowing him it’ll take him out of the storyline and he’d have to re-return every week, and i’m pretty sure there’s a limit on how many times you can borrow talent from a company before they cut you off for a little bit.
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2021.11.29 20:38 Least_Introduction76 Hey has anyone used Lbank for crypto and if so are they legit?
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2021.11.29 20:38 spartinsaregods eating melotonen be like
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2021.11.29 20:38 vikipola Research pushes auto industry closer to clean cars powered by direct ethanol fuel cells
2021.11.29 20:38 Panda_Gang VIRIZION RAID. CAN TAKE 5. Add me
2021.11.29 20:38 ladylolly77 Hidden from stories
So this guy I have been casually hooking up with the last six months I noticed blocked me from seeing his Instagram stories .. I have no idea why and am confused as I am super chill and don’t take offense to most things .. We are hooking up and I don’t expect anything from him so think it’s weird he would block me from seeing stories .. he just traveled back to his hometown of Nashville btw and that’s when I noticed it happened .. thoughts ? Also I can see his story from another account I have and they are just random pics .. and he texted me to ask how I am since he has been in Nashville but didn’t respond .. thoughts ?
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2021.11.29 20:38 FSLienad The Queer Eye set is listed as IDEAS in the December Store calendar.
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2021.11.29 20:38 Daman_1985 Just finished all the expansions of Fallout: New Vegas - Thoughts
I just finished all the expansions of F:NV for the first time (previously I only played one or two only) and I enjoyed a lot the ride.
Now the wall of text.
First time I played FNV was on the 360 and was only the base version. In time I wanted to play the DLCs but for one reason or another I never got the chance. I was until a few years back that I could play the GOTY version of FNV on PC, which included basically everything. In the next playtroughs I usually did 1 or 2 DLCs before I left the game. So this is the first time I did the four DLCs and I wanted to share my thoughts about every DLC.
Before that I want to say that I loved the narrative arc between the DLCs, with certain important character and his actions in those places before the final encounter. I heard a lot of times that the best way to play these DLCs it's in the launch order, meaning that first is Dead Money, next Honest Hearts, Old World Blues and finally The Lonesome Road... I didn't play on that order because basically I have bad memories about Sierra Madre (xD) so it was the last DLC before TLR.
So I started this travel with Honest Hearts and I enjoyed a lot the map with all that National Park vibe and a lot of natural scenery, fauna, materials, enemies, etc... The main story of the dlc connects very well with the Legion, has very interesting npcs and quests. Of the four dlcs probably this is the one I found least interesting but probably the most accesible of the four at the first time.
Next one was Old World Blues, my favourite of the four DLCs. It's like to be inside in one of this sci-fi stories of the 50's. The dialogue it's super fun, the map it's not big but plenty of locations and quests and it has a lot of useful perks if you do everything. There are certain NPCs here that are hilarious, particulary one that I'm not gonna name it, because spoilers.
Next step was Dead Money. My god, I have Vietnam flashback with this one. First time I played the GOTY version of FNV this was the first DLC I tried and I was obliterated basically xD. But it was my fault because this DLC needs to be played very differently that the main game. It's full of traps (and that's an understatement) and dangers... And you need to play it wisely, trying to take advantage of everything, even abilities you didn't use in the main game. This time thing go better, I still my ration of problems but nothing serious. Characters and story of this DLC were awesome.
And finally Lonesome Road, the final destination that the other DLCs speak of. The final confrontation, which is great and I think closes very well our courier story before the ending of tha main game. This DLC it's more linear, but it's full of powerful enemies. Fortunately if you left this for the end, probably you will have a lot of powerful armor an weapons to reach the end. The final message it's very interesting and when you reach the end, you want more... But the roads always end.
I had problems in the last DLC, the marker didn't work well (a bug or probably a mod that give me problems) so I have to do all the DLC in the old way (old way, old world, good connection xD). Thankfully TLR it's very linear so it's hard to lose the path you need to follow. Aside of that, the experience with the four DLCs was great and are a great addition to FNV.
If you reached reading here, thanks a lot and I like to know your opinion and experiences about the DLCs of Fallout New Vegas.
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2021.11.29 20:38 wicked2na Was surprised a friend of mine has 1 of these I need 1
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2021.11.29 20:38 emboldenmen Create a strategy to end violence against men and boys with a dedicated Minister
Create a strategy to end violence against men and boys with a dedicated Minister We want the Government to create a strategy to end violence against men and boys, and to appoint a minister specifically to lead this. This strategy must address the issue of proportional funding for male abuse services.
The Government needs to specifically address the issue of violence against men and boys as they currently are as they make up 1/3 of all victims. They deserve a minister a strategy and dedicated minister that will guarantee funding for male services with a specific focus on educating not only professionals but men about what abuse is and the tactics/behaviours used. This must be done to ensure the needs of male victims are met, as all victims matter.
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2021.11.29 20:38 Itsmesig Staff Meeting
So we’re been called into a staff meeting with the boss, probably the same stuff as usual, but who knows.. the only thing is that during the covid period we put out some good numbers in terms of sales and new clients! which we’re all proud of! The only thing is that we as who do the job don’t get anything for our efforts... while the company itself isn’t the biggest maybe less that 100 people nationally, the rest whom I can’t really speak for... What can I come with to make a point that we might deserve more than a soggy high-five?
For info: we do sales, but we don’t get commission (not that I think individual commission would be a good thing as we all help each other with sales). Our boss is maybe one of the worst organised people I know of, so it often ends up that we on the “ground floor” have to do most, if not all of the work to organise the place. To make things a little worse we didn’t even get a xmas presents last year that we were promised, though it was only a $100 gift card.........
TL:DR Our boss barely does shit and we the ground people have run the business without the extra gratitude. How can I make my case at this next meeting?
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2021.11.29 20:38 creampieyourself Yay!
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2021.11.29 20:38 Glossytoe23 Getting your ears gaged is just unknown culture appropriation.
In Africa the natives get their ears gaged, and im pretty sure that is there it has all originated, so in the PC world we live in, im surprised this hasn't been called out yet as it should be. Especially when they stretch their ears out for cultural reasons.
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2021.11.29 20:38 jmcke778 Which TE do I drop going forward? (Full PPR)
2021.11.29 20:38 forthemotherrussia Who is that famous people you don't understand why are they that famous?
2021.11.29 20:38 Blopy12345 If Atrioc was corrupt
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2021.11.29 20:38 chudaiking My girlfriend told me to nevr post her nudes online , i guess I'm keeping my promise ☺️
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It is wild to think that a decade has passed since Keysound began to stretch the creative boundaries of 130bpm Bass music. Indebted to the underground dubstep sound, the label’s notorious discography is treasured with releases such as Skream’s ‘Sweetz (2005 Flex)‘, LHF’s ‘Keepers of The Light‘ and Sully’s ‘Escape‘, just to name a few. While speaking to Red Bull Music Academy label-boss Blackdown claimed ‘dark 130’ was ”just a subheading in a blog post”. However, it has since evolved to become a tagline closely associated with the roster. “The Hunger” EP, Blackdown’s brand new release, comes as his fourth installment of the Rollage series. Transcending the boundaries of Jungle and Bass, the track is a culmination that demonstrates how far the London-based label has come since its inception in 2005.
The EP brings four tracks with manifold intensities that are uniformed by a shared tempo. ‘The Cycle’ takes the path of exploring the darker side of 130bpm rollage. Successive to the project’s atmospheric intro, the track is unapologetic in its ferociousness. A dystopian shade created by funerial pads is coloured by the laser-riddled soundbank that is featured spasmodically throughout the runtime. Blackdown’s journalistic background saw him interview Loefah back in 2009, where he highlighted his ardor for ”echoes of jungle’‘ in dubstep-fused tracks. Though the formulaic drum-patterns of the sub-genre may be absent in this instance, its mistified framework serves as an delirious prelude to a Jungle track mix-in. In such, the release is guaranteed to serve as a revered weapon by leading selectors in the scene.
Before he became a DC10 mainstay, I saw Skream dosing out absolute piledrivers at Cable years ago, the Dubstep clubbing institution that was under the train archways near London Bridge. Carrying the virtuoso of genre-pioneers such as Benga and Kowton, it was in-your-face brash stuff. Looking at the scene’s most celebrated tracks however, such as Kode9’s ‘Samurai‘, The Bug’s ‘Skeng‘ and Joy Orbison’s ‘Hyph Mngo‘, the genre’s more mellow tracks can be just as commanding. Dutchman Dave Huismans, is the man behind the Dogdaze moniker, as well as the more 4/4 A Made Up Sound alias. Releasing on revered labels such as Tectonic and Delsin, as well as Red Bull Music Academy dubbing him as ‘inimitable’ is certainly an apt branding. Under his 2562 moniker however, you will find an artisan off-beat shake downs. ‘Embrace’ is one such track that stays true to its title, embracing a more finespun approach.
Dropped on fellow compatriot Martyn’s 3024 in 2009, it snuggly feels at home amongst other abstract-leaning musicians such as Leon Vynehall and Trevino. When chatting with Little White Earbuds about his favourite music to play when he feels down, he responded with Detroit’s Deep House legend Rick Wade. ‘Embrace’ certainly echoes such moody, powerful Deep House tropes. Beginning with a minor key, chords are stabbed hurriedly and delivers sentient vibrations. Dubstep is known by its half-time drum patterns, offering clashing BPMs between separated elements, creating a measure of space between the different layers of the track. The drums are raw and hollow, ascending and descending to variant notes on each half-beat. They share the vim of the bulwarking dub bass which drags itself into place like a stone into a quarry. Lastly, dusky pads serenely shimmer over the top adding to the meditative spirit that the chords bring. Continue reading →
When the real Dubstep was in it’s heydey, boy oh boy did it come off well. Melting other styles like 2 Step, Jungle and Garage it was a blank canvas for creativity. Released in 2011, Youandewan uses a nostalgic nod to the 2 Step days with this cut and its brilliance still can be shined through to this day.
Dubstep hats kick in over a smooth sub bass that has real baritone like character. It’s only one note, but the chords played give the track that 7pm Summer in south London feel. Beautiful Rhodes piano chords looped over the top make it sound pretty, akin to something played by Moomin, Christopher Rau or Pantha Du Prince. It helps make the track ‘Deep’, helping a DJ to mix it in with more function deep or tech house. Continue reading →
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SAP debit balance check is a program that is run to check all vendor accounts with debit balance. If SAP debt balance check is not done, the payment program can pay all accounts including those with debit balances. This program is meant to exclude vendors who are owing the company from the proposal list. This process is optional. It is possible to run the payment program without doing SAP debit balance check.
To illustrate debit balance check, let’s examine the vendor account below.
The account of this vendor shows an invoice of 300 BWP and a payment of 2000 BWP. There is a debit balance of 1700 BWP. The vendor owes the company 1700 BWP. If a payment program if run for this vendor a payment of 300 BWP will be paid to this vendor if SAP debit balance check is not done. If debit balance check is done both items will be put in an exception list which means 300 BWP will not be paid to this vendor. SAP debit balance check can be done after starting the proposal run.
We are going to use the above vendor account to illustrate how SAP debit balance check works and is done.
Enter transaction code F110 in the command field on your SAP Easy Access screen to start SAP payment run process. You will see the screen shown on the following screenshot. Enter the run date and the alphanumeric four-characters code in the identification field.
Now, click on Parameter tab and fill in the posting date, docs up to field, company code, payment method, next payment date and put the vendors that you want to make payment to. In our case, we are using the above mentioned vendor to illustrate the concept of SAP debit balance check.
Now, save your entries and click on Status tab, wait for the status to change to “Parameters has been entered” with a green indicator as shown below.
To start a proposal, click on proposal button. You will be given an option whether to schedule the proposal for a later time or to start it immediately. In this demo, we need to start the proposal run immediately.
Go back to the Status screen and you will see that the proposal is running with an amber status.
To refresh the status, you should click on status refresh icon . The amber status will change to green.
Now, to view the proposal list click on button. You will see the items that have been put in the exception list and those that are marked for payment. The ones in red are in the exception list and the ones with green indicator are marked for payment. In our case, the invoice of 300 BWP was marked for payment and the debit line item 2000 BWP was put in the exception list. We haven’t done debit balance check, so the system is making a payment to a vendor who is owing the company 1700 BWP. To avoid paying vendors owing the company, we must run SAP debit balance check. Now, to do the debit balance check, go back to the payment program Status screen.
Click on Edit as shown on the above screenshot and select Proposal, next select Debit balance check, and select Simulate. You will see the following screen.
Make sure that the program is RFF110SSP. That is the program used to run SAP debit balance check. Now, press Enter and you will see the following screen.
In the above screen, enter the paying company code and the sending company code. Also enter A in the Payment block field. Execute the program and you will see the following screen. All the accounts with debit balances will be simulated for blocking.
Now, repeat what you have just done for the simulation but this time select remove simulation checkbox. You will see the following screen listing the accounts that have been blocked because they have debit balances.
Next, go back and click on display accounts block in the menu. The following screen will pop up where you need to make sure that the program is RFF110SSPL and press Enter to proceed.
You will see the list of all blocked accounts.
If you want to make changes to blocked accounts, go back and this time select change account block in the menu.
To delete the payment block, click on Delete Lock Entry button and confirm the deletion.
Here, we have completed SAP debit balance check. After this you can proceed with the payment run as usual and invoices of vendor accounts with debit balances will be excluded from payment.
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Art Appreciation: Vincent van Gogh
Let’s begin our weekly Art Appreciation with a look at Vincent van Gogh.
Everybody has seen something by van Gogh, so he’s a great place to start!
Did you know that his name is actually supposed to be pronounced van Goch (rhymes with Loch)?
If you want to know more about that, check out this link: van Gogh Pronunciation
You should start your exploration with a little look at van Gogh’s life, so look at his Wikipedia page and see where he was born. Find it on a map. Of course, he didn’t stay there forever, so look for some of the other places he lived, and notice where he died and was buried.
Then check out his work. Here are a few of my favorites:
“Self Portrait” (1889)
“Bedroom at Arles” (1889)
“Starry Night” (1889)
Here are a couple of links so you can find your own favorites:
NOTE: Parents should always click through the links for any artist first to screen for content. Artists do paint nudes, so beware. I like to open a few pieces in different tabs before I gather the student so I know what to expect as I go.
• As you look at his work try to notice how it changes through the years.
Do the colors change? Do the themes or subjects change?
• Ask your students to pick a favorite piece and tell you what they like about it.
Is it the colors? The subject of the painting? The style?
If you have a museum nearby you should definitely take a field trip to see one of his pieces up close. It’s so much better than seeing it online or in a book.
Now it’s time for some fun! Van Gogh is easy to imitate, so grab a canvas and some paint and have some fun swirling the skies or paint some sunflowers if you can find some.
He also famously painted his bedroom, and every kid has one of those they can try to recreate. Make sure you talk about the different perspectives they could choose. Have fun going around the room seeing how things look from different places.
Art is FUN!
There are also multitudes of resources on Amazon for teaching Van Gogh, so I’ve put a few below for you to check out. Enjoy!
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Best Vibrator For Women In 2021
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Bullet And Clitoral Vibrators
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We reveal the top 10 vibrators voted by our panel of girls – from the most effective G-spot vibrator to the most effective bullet. For people who like clitoral stimulation throughout penetrative sex to orgasm (who doesn’t?), attempt the Eva. The small beetle-like toy has wings you’ll be able to tuck into your labia for palms-free stimulation. Enby is taken into account the primary gender-impartial vibrator due to its revolutionary multi-body design. Rub the flexible silicone tip round your clitoris or flip the toy round in order that the triangular base sits at your perineum. Or you can place yourself on high and use a humping rhythm to experience a wave of stimulation with each stroke. We-Vibe Unite is ideal for slipping in between you and your companion.
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The tapered G-spot end can be used internally, while the wand head can be utilized for clitoral stimulation or therapeutic massage. It scored highly in our exams, with the complete panel agreeing it helped them achieve a extra intense orgasm, while 90% orgasmed faster than normal. This discreet and opulent vibrator is our profitable toy for this 12 months.
Testers liked the remote management characteristic that allowed their companion to regulate the settings. The compact, egg-formed intercourse toy scored nicely when it got here to efficiency too, with 89% of testers having a more intense orgasm. It even comes with an clever mode that imitates intercourse from foreplay to orgasm, so you can benefit from the expertise without worrying about which buttons to press. Look no further than the Good Housekeeping Institute’s annual sex toy test for advice on what to purchase.
Le Wand Vibrator
There are ten modes, it’s a hundred% waterproof, and the tip is body-safe silicone. When you’re buying on-line for a vibrator, it’s totally comprehensible if you feel slightly intimidated (especially if it’s your first intercourse toy). With so many options that every one promise to bring you to the peak of pleasure, it can be hard to scope out the one which’s best fitted to you. So to make your purchasing even simpler, we’ve done the analysis and rounded up the 7 greatest vibrators for girls to purchase online, based on very happy Amazon shoppers. All of them are available in discreet packaging, and with prices starting at just $13, these mind-blowing picks prove you need not shell out the large bucks to find a high quality vibe that does its job . See what all the excitement is about with these high-rated sex toys for women. The toy’s contoured tip vibrates to target your G-spot, while the clitoral stimulator and its pleasure nubs go to work in your clitoris.
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- Any lady shopping for vibrators for the primary time must first figure out whether she needs it just for clitoral stimulation, or for vaginal stimulation as properly.
- The toy combines the stimulation of G-spot and clitoral vibration.
- Nova will turn into your little secret, nonetheless, you’ll be able to share it with your loved one since this cute intercourse toy may be operated through your cell phone or your partner’s cellphone.
- I’ve beneficial a few below, but please understand that there’s no “one-measurement-pleases-all” vibrator for older ladies just as there isn’t if you’re youthful.
- The evaluations on my blogNaked At Our Ageevaluate sex toys from a senior perspective – together with the challenge of arthritis.
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If your mom enjoys the sensation of penetration as well as clitoral stimulation, she will all the time add a finger for now, and discover penetrating toys later on. Based on what makes your complete physique quake, scope out vibrators that can address your sexual wants. I’m talking curved twin-action toys that speak to both the clitoris and penetration, ones meant to pleasure the anus and solely the anus, and those which are all about internal vaginal stimulation. Yes, there are vibrators that offer up triple arms so you’ll be able to assault all your pleasure spots directly.
It stays put while it pulses, allowing you the liberty to caress your self elsewhere or maintain grinding along with its vibrations. That’s totally fine as a result of this factor can go for up to 60 minutes straight (do individuals truly last that lengthy? Asking for a good friend ). We talked to sex experts to give you this record of the 24 finest vibrators for ladies in 2021, whatever your ~vibe~ (lol, get it?). With the guesswork out of the way in which, you can spend much less time on-line and extra time in bed.
Using “pleasure air” technology, the Womanizer supplies air pressure and light vibrations to the clitoris, which feels so much like oral intercourse. The toy could also be silent, however you may not be—we’ve discovered it’s a constant path to an intensely satisfying orgasm. Unlike simple vibrators, this one has an ideal curvy form, so whatever place I need it could attain the spot. No batteries are needed which I love, simply recharge it with USB wire. There are 5 different vibration modes to choose from and each one gives me the correct quantity of fun I need. A comfy deal with lets you insert and pull the toy simply.
Tatyana is a Sexual and Relationship Therapist and holds a degree in psychology from the University of East London. She is a part-time sex toys blogger with a handful of magazines and blogs. In her spare time, Tatyana is a real tech geek and enjoys gaming. Tatyana enjoys pursuing her flare for creativity through modelling, graffiti art, astronomy and technology. She also enjoy cycling across London on an iconic Boris bike that has come to define London. You are most likely to bump into Tanya in Brick Lane or Camden Town where she enjoys spending most of her time.
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I'm betting that since Friday's fairytale nuptials you've been lusting after Prince Harry as well as all the fabulous outfits showcased in the glorious setting of Westminster Abbey. And I'm guessing that now you want to know where you can get your hands on an ensemble worthy of a royal wedding - I'm right, aren't I? Well at least I can help you out in the fashion department, when it comes to landing a prince, I'm afraid you're on your own.
Several guests, including the likes of Laura Parker Bowles, wore outfits from Austique - the Kings Road boutique which has been a firm favourite of Kate and Pippa Middleton for years. Owner Katie Canvin confirmed:
'At Austique we have been busy for quite some weeks now dressing guests for the royal wedding and helping them choose their outfits. From the pieces we have sold it seems very much that the ladies are following in Kate's classic style and basing their look on what she would wear to attend a wedding. Dresses are structured and wrapped, such as the Libelula dress that one guest has chosen from us and the Issa pieces Kate is so often seen in. Coats are all knee-length, and those more daring have chosen to express themselves through bold splashes of colour, such as a hot pink coat and Austique own brand dress that we sold to one customer.'
Dress, Libelula £310
LAURA PARKER BOWLES' EVENING RECEPTION OUTFIT
Red Clutch, Wilbur & Gussie £165
Black Gown, Yeojin Bae £500
One outfit I particularly admired was Holly Branson's beautiful lace dress and tailored jacket - which are stand-out pieces from Irwin & Jordan's SS/11 collection. Designer Zoe Jordan said she was 'thrilled' that Holly chose one of her creations for the occasion:
'The royal wedding is a truly great British occasion. It is a unique moment in history and as a member of the British Fashion industry I am privileged to play a part in their big day. I am so thrilled that Holly Branson chose Irwin & Jordan. She embodies our brand; understated, effortless in style, and so wonderfully elegant.'
HOLLY BRANSON'S CEREMONY OUTFIT
Irwin & Jordan SS/11
Also available at Harrods
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The Barry Keoghan and Angelina Jolie-starring Marvel movie Eternals has been moved from a February 2021 to November 2021 release as Disney rearranges its slate in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eternals had been due for release in the US on February 12, 2021. It will now reach cinemas on November 5, 2021.
Another Marvel movie, the Scarlett Johansson-starring Black Widow, is moving from November to next May. Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story will be delayed for almost a year, moving from its December 18, 2020 release in the US to December 10, 2021.
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Disney is still planning to release Death on the Nile, Soul and Free Guy this year. None of its films will bypass a cinema release and go straight to streaming service Disney+ as part of the revised calendar.
In its analysis, US entertainment trade publication The Hollywood Reporter said: "The latest round of changes to Disney's calendar underscores the continuing challenges facing the box office amid the ongoing pandemic, as well as production delays. They also follow the muted box office performance of Christopher Nolan's Tenet in the US.
"Cinemas in some top markets are not even open yet in the US, and there is growing concern about a second wave of Covid-19 cases this fall and winter, both domestically and abroad."
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I removed the O'Rielly thread because its most important parts were censured
The quotes of what amounted to soft-core pornography were the "most important parts"? Why would they have to be posted here when links were provided so that such as wanted to read it could? Putting that up might very well be worthy of censure. " 2 : to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy" from Merriam-Webster
Or do you mean that they were censored?
Either way, this might be looked on as a guide or lesson in discretion for posting perhaps. Not everything that a person says or does is necessarily appropriate for every
venue. Discernment and discretion are very helpful things to learn. There are ways to get a point across without dumping everything.
and I removed the Moby thread because it ran its course.
Maybe for you it had, but apparently other people were still on it, even if it had wandered as threads tend to do on the Net (a fine old tradition, that
) By what authority do you decide for others? The world goes as it will and not as any one person decides it ought to. The forum will go as it will and as the mods try to guide (mostly with a gentle hand. I've seen places where threads are locked and people banned in a most autocratic manner.)
I've also seen too many people who decide that things that they've written/posted/blogged made them look bad and they've erased it as though to make like it never happened. But other people read them and commented on them and now that the pieces are gone it makes the eraser look bad in he/she couldn't take disagreement or other opinions or they couldn't say something like "I was wrong back there." It's very Human to not like to admit to making a mistake, but it's a vital thing to learn.
Sometimes it seems like three of the hardest sentences for a Human Being to learn to say are "I don't know." "I was wrong." and "I'm sorry."
Too much random philosophizing... better go find coffee.
With respect and apologies
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Movie Review: “Of Horses and Men” is a pretty damn amazing comedy-drama written and directed by Icelandic newcomer, Benedikt Erlingsson, who counted with the experienced filmmaker Fridrik Thor Fridriksson (“Childrem of Nature”, “Mamma Gogo”) as producer, as well as Bergstein Bjorgulfsson (“Jar City”, “The Deep”) as cinematographer. Short in duration (only 81 min.) but sufficiently intense in what intends to depict, the film is a collection of little stories (segments), confronting life and death in the most diverse ways, and putting face to face the animal and human natures, all with a bittersweet feel that grabs us since the very beginning. Occasionally, its well-observed images can be very painful to watch, however we always have the beauty of the Icelandic landscapes to calm us down afterwards. Each segment starts with a big close-up of a horse’s eye in which its owner is reflected in it. A lot of memorable scenes still persist in my head long after watching the movie. Among them, a stallion mounting a mare with its master on its back, a drunken man riding his horse into the freezing sea to buy vodka from a Russian boat, or a man sacrificing a horse to survive the bitter cold of the night. Exquisite and strange, the powerful “Of Horses and Men” is a feast not only for the eyes but also for the soul, according to the substance and spirit of its wonderful little tales. The throbbing folk soundtrack reinforces Erlingsson as the maestro of a well-orchestrated arthouse film.
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IDES the direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing.
33 South State Street
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In addition to facilities for your event, we offer a series of complementary products and services for an all-inclusive solution for your project.
All you need to make the best event.
55,734 m2 area.
Capacity for 1,610 cars and 27 buses.
48 assigned spaces for people with disabilities.
Video surveillance service.
Free of charge for event attendees.
Exclusive underground parking for artists.
Parking for staff.
2 entries 12 meters wide with gate.
2 double ramps for trucks.
Capacity for up to 50 vehicles operating simultaneously.
2 load lifts with a 1600 kg capacity.
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Living Room : TV Consoles
Create a space you'll be proud to call your own. The American made Joshua Creek collection has all the understated charm and appeal of contemporary furniture featured in a Barnwood finish. Finely crafted with simple lines and Knotty Alder solids & veneers impart a simple yet elegant state of mind.
A golden glow of rich Whiskey color abounds from the Sausalito collection. Good ol' American ingenuity and know how combine utility with form and function.
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Any army of goodwill has taken Omaha by storm.
Teens from across the country are taking time out of their summers to come to the area, and help those in need.
Grant Nielsen, an 18-year-old from Wheaton, Illinois, has been painting houses for free.
Thursday, he worked on one belonging to an Omaha woman, Dorothy Smith.
"We do some amazing work for some people who really need it. It's a whole bunch of fun," says Nielsen.
Hundreds of teens from across the country have traveled to the city as a part of Mission Omaha.
For them, it's a chance to share the love of Jesus Christ by improving living conditions for those in need.
They're working on projects like building wheelchair ramps, or in Smith's case, painting the walls.
Smith says it means a lot to her.
“I feel great. I feel great, great, great. Thank God we have people like that to care for older people," she says.
It's a lot of hard work, but these kids say there's nothing they'd rather do than pick up some paintbrushes.
Veronica Palm says she could easily be spending her summer sleeping in and hanging out with friends, but that's not where she's needed.
“I'm a firm believer that if someone else can't do it, it your responsibility to give them a hand, and I have the hand to give, so why not?” she says.
More than 300 teens from nine different states arrived on Sunday for the program.
They head back home on Saturday.
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Jay Z Speaks Out As Made In America Festival Is Forced Out Of Ben Franklin Parkway
Jay-Z has released an official statement after news broke that the Philadelphia Mayor is trying to evict the iconic music festival, Made in America, from it's normal location on Ben Franklin Parkway, starting next year in 2019.
Jay-Z, who founded the music festival, tells the Philadelphia Inquirer, "We are disappointed that the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia would evict us from the heart of the city, through a media outlet, without a sit-down meeting, notice, dialogue or proper communication." Live Nation, who organizes the festival, has also shown their disappointment in the decision.
The news has come as a shock to many who feel the festival was a way to generate tourism and unite the local community. The festival has generated 102.8 Million since it began 6 years ago. 3.4 Million of which is rent to the city, and 3 million was donated to the United Way of Philadelphia.
Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration say that there are four or five possible venues in the city for next year's festival but did not mention any specific locations. Check out Jay Z's full statement.
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Building the Arena of Competitive Shooters: A Celebration of Quake
When it comes to first-person shooters, id Software established more benchmarks in the modern formula than pretty much any other developer. Wolfenstein 3D is the grandfather of all FPS games and Doom is the icon that pushed everything Wolfenstein established to the next level. With so much innovation behind it, where does id Software go after Doom? Wolfenstein and Doom were mostly focused on perfecting the single-player experience. If id was to move forward, the next challenge would be pushing the envelope on multiplayer. As it turns out, id was ready to take the gaming world by storm yet again with its answer to this challenge. Today, in 1996, we received the original Quake.
Quake is another of id’s high-octane first-person shooters, but believe it or not, it didn’t start out that way. The earliest presence of the title “Quake” goes back to id’s earlier Commander Keen trilogy, where a teaser advertised a fantasy-fiction role-playing game given the title Quake: The Fight for Justice. Indeed, Quake was a Dungeons & Dragons character from lead programmer John Carmack’s campaigns in the early ‘90s. This character was to use a hammer that could bludgeon or be thrown at enemies. Eventually, the team behind Quake found technology a bit too limiting to pursue a full role-playing game in this style. However, though many of these original ideas were dropped, the fantasy-fiction origins of the game can be seen in the medieval level design, which would be a stark contrast from future entries in the Quake series.
One of the key innovations of Quake over previous id Software games was the introduction of the original Quake Engine. Doom and Wolfenstein both used 2.5D, setting 2D characters in 3D environments. With the Quake Engine, the possibility of rendering 3D polygonal characters in full 3D environments was made possible. Moreover, the Quake Engine allowed for user-end programmable options, making Quake one of the most prominent games to allow and popularize user-created modifications (or mods) for a game. Of course, the other innovation was multiplayer. John Carmack created an entirely new TCP/IP networking model for Quake that would allow players to play over the internet via servers as opposed to being confined to local area network play or dial-up between two parties. This allowed for several players to join up in game more easily than ever before and made Quake one of the first truly online competitive video games.
In Quake, the government uses advanced technology to create a portal that can connect to other dimensions, called a Slipgate. A mysterious being known as Quake discovers this connection and manipulates control over to its own teleportation systems, sending death squads to the human world. The player takes on the role of a sole surviving human known only as Ranger who fights his way from human ruins towards Slipgates that transport him through multiple dimensions, fighting through hordes of terrifying monsters and working his way towards Quake.
Much like Doom, Quake features id’s iconic run and gun formula with some changes in physics due to the 3D models. Players traverse environments and levels through Slipgates and Quake’s magical equivalent collecting an ever more powerful arsenal in response to the game’s ever more numerous and threatening enemies. Secrets could be found by not only checking every nook and cranny, but by using the rocket launcher to propel the character to otherwise unreachable areas. It was noted designer American McGee who created the gothic, medieval and cavernous levels seen throughout the game, while Trent Reznor and his band, Nine Inch Nails, composed the soundtrack.
Quake was another smash hit for id Software in numerous ways. The amount of talent brought together to create it produced not only another fantastic run n’ gun franchise for id, but produced one of the first games ever actually singled out as an esports platform. Players would form clans and groups to battle against one another and eventually inspired Quakecon, which would promote id Software products and act as the grand stage for Quake and Doom tournaments. The game also represented an apex of 3D development and modification, to the point where fans still create mods based in the Quake Engine today. When Doom came along, it took everything Wolfenstein did to the next logical level. Quake is to Doom what Doom was to Wolfenstein and then some.
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What You'll Get
In this performance at the New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Boston Baroque's versatile orchestra and chorus present Handel's opera Giulio Cesare, featuring soprano Susanna Phillips in the role of Cleopatra. Directed by Martin Pearlman, this powerful production brings one of the world's most famous Baroque operas to Boston.The tickets identified in this promotion are made available through Goldstar. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory in connection with this deal.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
The Fine Print
Ticket price includes a $2 facility preservation fee. ALL SALES FINAL. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Discount reflects current ticket prices, which may change. Ticket value includes all fees. Holder assumes all risk in connection with the event and releases Groupon, Goldstar, the venue and their affiliates from any related claims. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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How To Clean A Fridge
You can close the door on a fridge and simply forget about its contents. However, there will come a time that you have to acknowledge the nasty smells and stained shelves and give your fridge a good clean out.
This should include throwing away any out-of-date food, as well as giving the inside of the fridge a thorough clean too.
- Bin Bag
- Rubber Gloves
- Sponge / Cloth
- Washing Up Liquid
Empty the entire contents of your fridge and lay it all out on the worktop or table.
Throw away any food that has gone past it’s sell-by-date, or any items that are starting to look past their best.
Once you have cleared out all the gone off food, make sure you take the bin bag straight out to the dustbin so your house doesn’t begin to smell.
Cleaning the detachable items:
Remove any shelving or drawers that can be detached and place in a bowl of warm soapy water. Be careful not to wash the items in too hot water as the combination of cold glass and hot water could cause the glass to shatter.
Using a sponge, clean the entire surface of the item. If there are any stubborn stains, apply more washing up liquid and pressure to remove it.
Allow these to completely dry before putting them back into the fridge.
Cleaning the inside:
Using a disinfectant, spray the inside of the fridge and leave to absorb for a few minutes, then clean with a sponge or cloth.
Don’t forget to clean the fridge door too!
Leave the door ajar so it can air dry.
Returning the food:
Once you have finished cleaning the entire fridge and everything is dry, you can return the shelves and drawers.
Wipe down any jars and lids with a damp cloth and place all the food back inside.
Top tip: Leave an opened box of baking soda at the back of your fridge. Baking soda naturally absorbs odours so will help keep your fridge free from unwanted smells!
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Commercial Dishwasher Detergent & Rinse-aid: Supawash (5L x 3) & Supadri (5L x 1)
Effortlessly removes food waste, grease, spice stains and tannins from tableware.
Helps maintain a shiny and streak-free finish across glassware and crockery.
Allows water to spread easily across surfaces reducing drying time.
Suitable for commercial dishwashers
Quantity: Supawash - 5 litres x 3 units; Supadri - 5 litres x 1 units
Supawash Safety Data Sheet: Click Here
Supadri Safety Data Sheet: Click Here
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Moving from Northern Ireland to Dublin in 1999, there were many things that were different. One of the differences that came as a great surprise was that children of primary school children might act as school crossing wardens. Groups of six children, in high visibility yellow jackets and carrying crossing patrol signs would stand in two lines of three across the road allowing younger children to cross the road between the lines.
Given the concern for children’s safety in recent years and the desire to protect them from danger, it was a surprise to be travelling through Kilkenny this afternoon and to see six young people, in yellow jackets and with stop signs, being taught the procedures involved in their duties. Did the law still allow eleven and twelve year olds to control the traffic on busy roads?
The Citizens’ Information Board, no longer ago than January of this year, published the following details of the Junior Traffic Wardens Scheme.
In many places, Junior Traffic Wardens (usually senior pupils of primary schools) operate in teams to provide the same service as the School Traffic Warden. Junior Traffic Wardens operate in teams of six and a signal requesting traffic to stop is given from both sides of the road. After traffic stops, the six Junior Traffic Wardens take up their position and guide younger children across the public road. All vehicles must remain stopped until all the Junior Traffic Wardens have returned to the footpath. To ensure that Junior Traffic Wardens can carry out their function properly, it is vital that they have a clear view of the road. Drivers should never stop or park in positions where they could obstruct the view of Junior Traffic Wardens or School Traffic Wardens.
It would have been easy to have concluded that there was perhaps a greater degree of responsibility and maturity in the community than might otherwise have been thought, were it not for the fact that the journey past the junior traffic wardens was to a local DIY store. On one of the aisles in the store, there was a rack of garden tools. Yes, the rack included axes, but they might have been displayed and marked separately; at each end of the rack, a notice in white lettering on a red background declared, “Over 18s Only”. Do we really live in a country where eleven or twelve year olds are to be trusted to control traffic during the morning rush hour, but where seventeen year olds cannot buy a shovel?
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Its All About The Maple in Vermont
So what did we learn after our oh so sweet adventure? When it’s spring in Vermont, thoughts turn to maple sugaring. From back yard buckets to big commercial evaporators, its all about the maple. Warm days and cold nights get the sap running and when the governor thinks its going to hit peak, he announces the annual Maple Sugar Festival. Sugar Houses, inns, restaurants, craft fairs all join in with special hours and events.
Its a culture of Maple
We met down to earth, hard working people who took great pride in their maple products and the Vermont Maple Products reputation. Even in the city (Brattleboro) there was still a hard working rural ethic. We even found one sugar house that sold their products on the honor system. Their cash sat out on a table in a basket. You were trusted to pay for your purchases and if you made change to be honest. No credit cards required.
We Learned about Grades
No, not the kind you get in school. We learned there are different grades of maple syrup. I learned that I like the most refined grade, the Golden, the best although the Amber was a close 2nd. We talked about apples and orchards as well as maple and sampled maple cream, cider donuts and maple cookies.
Photo by Jr St Jean, Take Pride Photography https://www.facebook.com/JRStJeanPhotographer/
To sum it up
We had a great time but to really get the most out of the Festival I’d like to get a room and spend the weekend. I’d drive up Friday night so I could get an early start on Saturday. http://vermontmaple.org/ Enjoy a pancake breakfast, explore more of the Sugar Houses. Some example of activities offered at participating sugar houses include:
- Tours of sugar house and woods
- Pancake breakfasts
- Maple candy-making demonstrations
- Live music
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Sampling of maple syrup
- Maple donuts, maple cotton candy, maple creemees and other maple goodies to try
- Maple syrup and maple specialty products to purchase
I’m sure I’d make myself sick with so much sugar but it’s only one weekend, Right?
One last thing I learned. I understand why reporters don’t take their own photos. I felt very rude taking out the camera while someone was busy explaining about their business. I missed quite a few photos and Joe was nice enough to share his pictures to fill in what I missed.
Maybe next year I can spend the weekend in Vermont for Maple Sugar Festival.
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The McCollough effect is a phenomenon of human visual perception, in which black, white and colours appear to change. Warning - watch with caution.
Discovered in 1965 by Celeste McCollough, the effect has been described in a video which warns that looking at the image for 15 minutes can cause a visual disturbance that lasts up to three months.
A warning appears on the video, which was created by Tom Scott of Things You Might Not Know, that the McCollough effect could potentially permanently rewire a human brain.
Working on a cognitive rather than retinal level, the two squares of horizontal and vertical different coloured lines can leave an individual seeing white gratings.
The effect is different from colored afterimages, which are superimposed on whatever is seen and which are generally quite brief.
Scott warned that the video should be watched with caution.
In the video, he says: "There is an idea in literature called 'harmful sensation', the idea that a sight, a pernicious idea, a sound, a song, can get into your head and stay there for a very long time and actually do you harm.
"Pernicious earworms aside, there is actually a real thing that can get inside you head and affect the way your brain works. It's called the McCollough effect.
"I realise that telling people on the internet not to do something is like telling a five-year-old not to stick beans up their nose, but seriously if you work with text or video, don't do this"
"It's quite scary, it's a real image that can lock into your brain, change the way it works and stick around for a good while."
He explains: "If you stare at these images for long enough, you'll get - as you would with blank colours, the opposite appearing in your brain. If you stare at a green light for long enough, you'll see red for a little while afterwards."
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While the Concept of a best luxury hybrid SUV might seem like an oxymoron, advances in hybrid powertrains have enabled manufacturers of these Alternative Fuel vehicles to offer relatively large and luxurious models with the economy of mid-sized sedans. Conversely, some provide the power output of some of the most highly respected performance cars, while delivering fuel economy in the 20-mpg range. It seems that manufacturers have figured out the hybrid powertrain can also be harnessed to improve performance. So now we’re getting models with 400+ horsepower and 400+ ft-lbs of torque occupying the alternative fuel space. Regardless of your priorities, if you’re looking for something in a luxury SUV, these are the best of the current hybrid choices.
Audi Q5 Hybrid
Definitively proving efficiency can be attractive, the Audi Q5 Hybrid melds elegance, sportiness, style, and fuel efficiency all into one solidly crafted package. As to be expected. creature comforts abound—after all this is an Audi. Features include adaptive headlights, a Bang &Olufsen sound system, blind spot monitoring, a rear view camera, and front and rear parking sensor arrays. The AWD hybrid powertrain is comprised of a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, an electric motor, and a battery pack. Total system output is 245 horsepower and an amazing 354 ft-lbs of torque. Fuel economy is estimated at 24 miles per gallon in the city, 30 on the highway and 26 combined. Pricing starts at $51,900.
BMW X5 e-Drive Plug-in Hybrid
When BMW’s innovative X5 SUV debuted back in 1999, an entirely new concept was introduced. Suddenly, here was a fun to drive SUV with tremendous roadholding, powerful engines, and the cachet of the blue and white roundel badging. BMW is poised to reinvent the segment once again with the upcoming X5 e-Drive Plug-in Hybrid. Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor. Total system output is 270 horsepower and 300 ft-lbs of torque. Fuel economy is estimated to be in the 40-mpg range. On electric power alone, X5 e-Drive Plug-in is said to be capable of traveling up to 20 miles, or at speeds of up to 75 mph.
Infiniti QX60 Hybrid
Comfortably spacious with seating for up to seven, the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is a handsome family-oriented hybrid sport utility vehicle. Known for the elegance of its interior treatments, Infiniti’s hybrid SUV solidly toes the company line in this regard. Standard features include automatic xenon headlights, a power liftgate, keyless entry and ignition, tri-zone automatic climate control, and heated front seats. The hybrid powertrain is comprised of a supercharged 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine teamed with a continuously variable transmission, front- or all-wheel drive, and an electric motor. Total system output is 250 horsepower and 243 ft-lbs of torque. Fuel economy is rated 26-city, 28-highway, and 26 combined with front-drive. The AWD powertrain claims 25/28 and 26 combined. Pricing starts at $45,400.
Lexus NX 300h
Despite its compact exterior dimensions, the Lexus NX offers a passenger compartment outfitted in a wholly luxurious manner. Standard features include keyless entry and ignition, Siri-based voice controls, automatic LED headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated exterior mirrors. Further, its fuel economy numbers are among the best in the segment. A 2.5-liter four, electric motors, and a continuously variable transmission comprise the powertrains. Front-drive models get two motors. One actively drives the front wheels, while the other acts as a starter/generator. AWD models get a third motor for the rear wheels. Fuel economy is rated at 35-city, 31-highway and 33 combined for the front-driver. The AWD version is rated at 33-city, 30-highway, and 32 combined. Pricing starts at $39,720.
Lexus RX 450h
Elegant, smooth and quiet – these are the traditional hallmarks of Lexus automobiles. The marque’s RX 450h crossover SUV also boasts remarkable fuel economy and a generous slate of standard features. Among them are automatic headlights, heated mirrors, a power liftgate, and dual-zone automatic climate control. A 3.5-liter V6, electric motors, and a continuously variable transmission comprise the powertrains. Front-drive models get two motors. One actively drives the front wheels, while the other acts as a starter/generator. AWD models get a third motor for the rear wheels. Total system output is 295 horsepower. Fuel economy is rated at 32-city, 28-highway, and 30 combined with front drive. The AWD system is rated at 30-city, 28-highway, and 29 combined. Pricing starts at $47,620.
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
The styling update for Porsche’s bestselling model is an immediately discernable change for 2015, but there’s excitement under the skin too. Based on the Panamera S E Hybrid’s mechanicals, the new Porsche Cayenne S E Hybrid is capable of running at speeds of up to 78 miles per hour in electric mode. The Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid powertrain is comprised of a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 and an electric motor boasting a total system output of 416 horsepower and 435 ft-lbs of torque. Porsche’s eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission routes the power output into the all-wheel drive system. Fuel economy has yet to be quoted. Standard features include automatic wipers, a heated steering wheel, and a cooled glovebox. Pricing starts at $76,400.
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Depending upon your perspective, the VW Touareg is either a great deal on a Porsche Cayenne, or a wickedly expensive Volkswagen. You see, the two were developed concurrently and are remarkably similar under the skin in many respects. Yes, the Porsche is faster and more luxurious, but the VW handles well and goes down the highway with considerable poise too. Touareg Hybrid’s powertrain consists of a 3.0-liter supercharged V6, an electric motor, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Total system output is 380 horsepower and 428 ft-lbs of torque. Those numbers suggest VW uses hybrid technology to boost performance more so than fuel efficiency. This is a reasonable supposition at 20-city, 24-highway, and 21 combined. Pricing starts at $66,995.
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It’s officially Summer now – and while the rain that came down over the last few weeks has basically ruined our Strawberry crop, it has been perfect conditions for most all of the rest of our veggies. The Kale and Collards are beautiful and won’t stop! We’ve picked hundreds of bunches of the dark green leaves but the fields look like they haven’t been touched! Our next planting of Napa Cabbage is almost ready and might make it into the end of week boxes, it looks like Bok Choy is also back next week. Still plenty of Lettuce, Basil, Kohlrabi, and Hakurei Turnips, we’ll probably see those in all of the boxes. We looked at the Fennel Bulbs today and it looks like those will probably be ready next week too. The plantings of Escarole and Scallions we’ve been working from are almost done (there are more plantings ready in a few weeks), but they may be in some boxes. And believe it or not it looks like we have one more week of the Parsnips from cold storage.
Beets are really close to being ready in the field, and our packing manager Anna found some nice looking baby sized Carrots that should be ready in a few weeks. Also are petite little heads of Cabbage in the fields in another week those will start making it into the boxes. Our summer squash is a little slow this year but in a few weeks we should be picking it, Cucumbers ought to be ready at the same time. Onions are also about two weeks away. Peppers and Eggplants from the high tunnels are only about 3 weeks away!
Here’s the Harvest Forecast!
Kale or Collards
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2022 Honda Civic Si Makes First Appearance—as a Race Car!
On the eve of its full reveal, the new Civic Si practices its racing moves.
Update 10/19: The 2022 Honda Civic Si is here. Read all about it by checking out our First Look of Honda's 200-hp sport sedan.
The debut of Honda's latest Civic Si performance compact is nigh—the sporty Civic is due to appear sometime this month. This story does not cover that debut. While you wait for official Civic Si info, however, we can show you the new Civic Si's racing variant, which currently is undergoing testing by Honda Racing.
As in the past, the new Si will be offered to privateer racers in stripped-down, track-ready form. That is the version you see here, slathered in camouflage and wearing a towering rear wing. Whereas previous Civic Si racers built by Honda Performance Development (HPD) were based on coupes, this 2022 version is a sedan—mostly because Honda killed off the production Civic coupe.
Another reason for the sedan body style? The four-door is likely the only option for Si-seekers this time around. The Civic hatchback offers a Sport model, and will again form the basis for the new Civic Type R. The Si, hatchback, and Type R models will be the only Civics available with a manual transmission, too.
This camo'd race car doesn't tell us much else about the new Civic Si, unfortunately. We can make out dual exhausts—the regular Civic sedan has a single outlet on the right side—and what appear to be distinctly not-stock hood vents. Hopefully this means the production Civic Si takes on a subtle, under-the-radar appearance, which would be the proper approach for the compact sport sedan, we think. Look for full details on the 2022 Honda Civic Si soon.
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Features: Brand New and New style. No heat or chemicals used. With 12 LED colorful light. Easy to operate, long service life, self-protection Ideal for indoor or outdoor fountains, water feature, and office. Add a stunning mist effect to your pond or water tank to filter the bad smell with
electro and ultrasonic technology.
Specifications: Power: 800MA/24V (need to 24V power supply) Notice: This item is only a Mist maker, is not equipped with power supply. Power supply need to be purchased separately. Cable length: 120 cm
Points for attention: 1. Do not turn over the Mist Maker When the switch is turned on,keep upright,
or it may damage the atomizer. 2. Please ensure that the daily running time is less than 10 hours, otherwise
the life of atomizing slice will be shorted. 3. Don't touch the atomizing slice while the Mist Maker is working. 4. Ensure the water at high quality, use clean tap water.(water quality deterioration
may influence the lifetime) 5. Please switch off the power before Movement or maintenance. 6. The atomizing slice is consumable,and its service life is≥3000 hours.If marked reduction
of Mist present, please clean atomizing slice with a cotton swab
(don't need to use any detergent).Keep it clean. If marked reduction of Mist still present after cleaning,please change
a new atomizing slice.(Recommend to buy another atomizing transducer slice) Note: This product can not be directly used,it need 100V-220V transformer,
output voltage is 24V
Packing content: 1 x Mist maker
- All the items will be dispatched within 1 business day by Airmail after the payment is clear. Items will arrive in 7-25 business days. The arrival time depends on some factors and different areas:
- Please choose some local sellers, if you cannot wait patiently in the shipping time we declared.
- Once you purchase, please DON'T leave negative or neutral feedback if you haven't received item in 30 days, because we have mentioned the shipping time repeatedly.
Returns & Refunds
- All the products we are selling include factory warranty, don't cover items that have been abused, burned and damaged in any form.
- Please contact us via eBay Message if you have NOT received item in 30 days, we will check it with post office, and then resend or refund any missing item.
- In the unlikely event that your product is faulty in anyway, you must contact us ASAP and then return it within 14 Days of receipt. The postage and packaging fee will NOT be refunded.
- We will not be responsible for the delivery or insurance charges incurred in returning item back to us. If you return an item purchased from us, it must be back in Factory Condition. This includes packaging, inserts, manuals etc. Please allow up to 5 Working Days for us to process your returned item.
- We accept PayPal only.
- Payment must be received within 3 Days from the date of purchase.
- Please leave note in PayPal when making the payment if you have any special request (colors/size).
- Orders will be processed instantly and dispatched in same day normally, so we do NOT accept any Email/Message note before or after you place orders.
- If you have any questions, please feel free to email our service specialists 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.We will reply you ASAP. If no response within 24 Hours, please check the spam in your mail box.
- We greatly appreciate your POSITIVE feedback. Please do NOT leave negative feedback without asking for help.
- Our aim is to provide Top Level Customer Service, normally so we will try our best to solve any problem.
- Please DON'T leave negative or neutral feedback if you haven't received item in 30 days, because we have mentioned the shipping time repeatedly.
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A trust is a legal tool often used to determine what happens to a piece of real estate. Typically, trusts are used to avoid probate. They spell out exactly what happens with a piece of property when the owner dies. There are numerous different types of trusts, and there are things you should be aware of when it comes to each type and title insurance. In this article, we are going to explain three of the most common types of trusts that crop up in the title insurance world.
Inter-Vivos (Living) Trusts
Inter-vivos (or living) trusts are the most common types of trusts we deal with in regards to commercial title insurance. A living trust is a trust that is established while the trustor is still alive. This trust agreement can entail asset distribution during or after the trustor’s lifetime.
A testamentary trust is created by a person’s will after they pass. In these situations, the will itself will operate as the trust agreement for the purposes of title insurance.
A business trust is actually a form of business organization (similar to a corporation). Investors in the business trust receive beneficial interest and the trustees administer the trust in accordance with the terms of the declaration of trust.
Commercial Partners Title Insurance
At Commercial Partners Title Company, we offer title insurance services to clients throughout the state of Minnesota, and around the country. Our track record has earned us the recognition of experts in commercial transactions around the United States. If you are approaching a commercial transaction, let us help you protect your interest in the property. We can perform a title search, develop an owner’s title insurance policy, and make sure your closing goes smoothly. Contact our experts today at our downtown Minneapolis office to learn more.
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🇬🇧 Discover the Requirements of the A-SPICE® Evaluation Model
Written by : Eric Gendron, partner consultant
Today, 80% of innovation within the automotive industry is linked to the development of embedded software (radar, lidar, autonomous cars, etc.).
The increasing integration of these mechatronic and computer systems within vehicles (embedded software) requires relying on a reference model to guarantee the quality of software development as well as meeting IATF requirements.
Automotive SPICE is a development model that meets this quality requirement. The Automotive SPICE model is quickly becoming the standard in the automotive industry and is currently a requirement by German manufacturers and equipment manufacturers.
Automotive SPICE evaluates the 16 main software and system development processes, as well as the associated support processes (project management, problem and modification management, etc.) and determines the level of capacity achieved by the company on a given project.
This referential is based on the V shaped development cycle ranging from the analysis of system requirements to the declination in internal specifications. This variance then serves as the basis for determining software requirements, building software architecture until the completion of unit programs. Each level of development is associated with verification criteria which is then utilized to implement unit verification, qualification and validation tests.
You will also discover the requirements of A-SPICE regarding bidirectional traceability and reviews of consistency between internal and customer requirements, system and software architecture design and associated testing.
You will learn about A-SPICE requirements in terms of synthesis and communication to be implemented within project teams.
All of these development approaches are based on support processes described by A-SPICE relating to project management, quality assurance, technical management of suppliers, problem and modification management, as well as management of all associated documentation.
A-SPICE is based on best practices for the development of IT systems in the automotive world positioning companies to operate within these best practices.
Our EURO-SYMBIOSE’s consultant specialists are currently working with companies to develop on-board software for Porsche, Audi, Continental and Bosch in order to reach the level of capability 2 or 3 required by these manufacturers and equipment manufacturers.
Whether you specialize in software development or want to add software value to your traditional automotive products, we offer a full range of A-SPICE services ranging from awareness training, to internal evaluation, up to the operational coaching of your teams.
Feel free to contact us for a personalized approach or join us at our next scheduled training sessions on October 14 & 15, 2020.
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Working Group Meeting Report
3rd Meeting of the Working Group on Criteria and Indicators for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Temperate and Boreal Forests
Olympia, Washington, U.S.A.
September 7-10, 1994
- The International Dialogue on Criteria and Indicators for the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Temperate and Boreal Forests met in Olympia, Washington, USA from 7 to 10 September 1994. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Ross S. Whaley, President, State University of New York at Syracuse, with Dr. David Harcharik of the United States Forest Service and Mr. Franklin Moore of the United States Environmental Protection Agency as Vice-Chairs. The attached annexes include the discussion draft (9.9.94 rev. 1), working documents, agenda, and list of participants.
- The purpose of the meeting was to advance the work of the Working Group on Criteria and Indicators on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Temperate and Boreal forests which last met in New Delhi, India 28 July 1994. the reflections of the Olympia participants on the discussion draft is reflected in the discussion draft annexed to this summary. The Group split into two Sub-groups; one reviewed and discussed the indicators of Criteria 1 through 5 and the other which reviewed and discussed Criteria 6 and 7.
Areas of Agreement
- Countries participating in the Working Group agreed to the text of Section 1, Introduction with modifications taking into account the background and authority of the Working Group activity; harmonizing the approaches of countries to measure and report on indicators; the need to periodically review indicators to reflect changes in scientific knowledge and changing public demands. Minor changes in the introduction reflect the Working Group's agreement on a general formulation that reflects that criteria and indicators apply to all decision-makers and not just those within governments and as well as the role and expectations of all sectors of society, including indigenous people.
- Working Group countries agreed on a number of acceptable definitions to guide future work, on obtaining the text of seven criteria and on several indicators by which sustainable forest management will be evaluated.
Areas needing further work
- There are however some areas where considerable work is left to be done. They include the need to address the degree to which there should be congruence with the Helsinki Process on Criteria 4 and 7; to decide on whether the criterion on carbon cycles should be broadened; to appropriately address the issue of plantations as distinct from natural forests; to address the issue of measurability of indicators and how progress is effectively communicated to society; and to address those indicators which do not adhere to the definition for the term "indicator" found in Section 2 of the discussion draft.
- Discussion was held on eventual convergence among the various international products and processes addressing on criteria and indicators. It was recognized that the different processes were at different stages of maturity or completion, and being conducted under different authorities. For now, complementarily among the processes will come from joint attendance at meetings and sharing of results. A more formal convergence is not likely to emerge prior to the April 1995 session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development.
Future meetings and activities
- Canada offered to host the next meeting of the Working Group to be held in Ottawa on 15 October 1994. Japan also re-affirmed their offer to host a meeting of the Working Group on 17 and 18 November 1994 in Tokyo, and Chile offered to host a meeting of the Working Group in Santiago in late January or early February 1995. Finland mentioned that they are planning a Pan European Roundtable in November. A Second Expert Level Meeting of the Helsinki Process is planned in Turkey in January.
- China announced that they were beginning a national process to develop national level criteria and indicators.
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The 12 Days of Christmas is a fun tradition that many do not celebrate or even understand. We all know the song, The 12 Days of Christmas and most of us can sing it by heart. But there is so much more to this than a fun lighthearted song.
So, then what are the 12 Days of Christmas?! I am so glad you asked!
The 12 days of Christmas is the period that in Christian theology marks the span between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi, the three wise men. It begins on December 25 (Christmas) and runs through January 5 which leads into January 6 (the Epiphany, sometimes also called Three Kings’ Day).
A popular theory that’s made the rounds on the internet is that the lyrics to “The 12 Days of Christmas” are coded references to Christianity; it theorizes that the song was written to help Christians learn and pass on the tenets of their faith while avoiding persecution. As this is STILL theory, please take this with a large grain of salt.
Here is the breakdown of the days:
- The partridge in the pear tree, naturally, represents Jesus Christ.
- 2 Turtle Doves = The Old and New Testaments
- 3 French Hens = Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
- 4 Calling Birds = the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
- 5 Golden Rings = The first Five Books of the Old Testament, the “Pentateuch,” which gives the history of man’s fall from grace.
- 6 Geese A-laying = the six days of creation
- 7 Swans A-swimming = the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments
- 8 Maids A-milking = the eight beatitudes
- 9 Ladies Dancing = the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
- 10 Lords A-leaping = the ten commandments
- 11 Pipers Piping = the eleven faithful apostles
- 12 Drummers Drumming = the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed
It would be a wonderful thing if we could share this song with the idea of making it a way to remember the tenets of our faith but nonetheless, it is a fun song to sing over the holidays!
Nowadays we can’t offer things like turtle doves or milking maids as gifts BUT we can make some fun and memorable moments with our family. We have some traditions that we like to do every year as a family and let me tell you, the kids are quick to reminds us that we have “things” to do before Christmas arrives! Especially the Christmas Wish Lists that they fill out each year for gifts. Often these are asked for months in advance!
What new traditions or family favorite traditions do you and your family have?
Because you bless me so much, I want to also offer this Christmas Literacy Creative Printable Pack to you. It will also offer some fun creative work for the Christmas season.
Fill out the form below to receive your printable pack.
And as always, remember the true reason for the season and may your Christmas be full of blessings.
In His Grace,
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Rio de Janeiro - Travel sites and Tourist Guide for Gringos
Rio de Janeiro is a beautiful state, full of diversity, color and culture; perfect for tourists who want a new and exciting vacation experience. The city is more commonly known as Rio, it is the second largest city of Brazil as well as the third biggest metropolitan area in South America. It has beautiful natural settings, carnivals, long beaches and the famous Christ the Redeemer landmark, making it one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere.
There are many things for tourists to visit, such as the theatre, the carnivals the international film festival and of course, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. The city has been awarded the best travel destination in the South American category, by the World Travel Awards, thanks to its music, literature, festivals and many tourist resorts. Visitors have the choice to stay near the beach in a hotel, or if you have had good experiences staying in hostels in London or Paris during previous holidays, then there is also this type of accommodation available if you want to save some money. The Panorama of Leme Beach and prime district are popular tourist resorts, providing a stunning view of the city landmarks from across the water.
Rio is also home to stunning, bright and colorful cultural events, especially seen during their new year celebrations. Each December, more than 31 million people – normally dressed in white – congregate at Copacabana Beach. Celebrations continue through the night, hosting events and shows along the beach. The people share chilled champagne which they spray amongst themselves as the clock strikes midnight, which is considered to be good luck.
However, the carnival is by far the biggest event of the year, attracting millions of people to see costumed performers, floats and hear traditional Brazilian music. The celebration allows the people to have fun, make merry and eat loads of red meat, before they begin their lent fast.
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Roast Pork with Apple Mustard Sauce by Jo Wilcox
- 1kg pork roast
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Colman’s Mustard Powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 carrot, peeled
- 1 parsnip, peeled
- 3 Agria potatoes
- 1 sweet potato
- Spray oil and Sea salt
- 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced
- ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 cloves
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C and line a roasting dish with baking paper. Combine the water, maple syrup, mustard powder and salt. Arrange the pork in the lined roasting dish and rub or brush generously with the mustard glaze. Roast the pork for about 1 hour or until cooked to your liking, remember to rest the meat before slicing.
Meanwhile cut the vegetables into even chunky fries shapes and spray with oil and sprinkle with sea salt, roast for the last half an hour with the pork until tender and caramelised.
For the apple sauce combine the diced apple, mustard powder, cloves, maple syrup and water in a medium saucepan and simmer over a medium low heat for 8-10 minutes until pulpy and saucy.
Serve the pork slices with the golden vegetable fries and a dollop of apple mustard sauce.
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DAYL is excited to host the popular Trial Skills Boot Camp half-day CLE program on Saturday, June 20, 2020. In addition to the return of the Trial Skills Boot Camp, DAYL will offer a two supplemental CLE programs to compliment the Boot Camp. Save the dates below and stay tuned for future updates, including RSVP information.
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Noon via Zoom
The Honorable U.S. District Judge Ada Brown, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
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Sarah Rogers, Partner, Crain Brogdon Rogers, L.L.P.
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There are missing children in this all-new supernatural thriller. Get a peek at how Witchblade has changed inside!
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Marine protection plan in the works
Process open for public commentThe process to create a new and improved network of Marine Protected Areas along California’s south coast is going to speed up in 2009, and it starts next week.
A master plan for a comprehensive system of marine parks, reserves and conservation areas to protect marine life from overfishing will be developed this year by a 30-member stakeholder group representing conservationists, commercial fishing, recreational angling and diving, ports, harbors, the government and various business entities.
The plan will be open for public comment at the end of the year and a Blue Ribbon Task Force will present final recommendations to the Department of Fish and Game in early 2010, but before that happens a stakeholder meeting will be held Jan. 13 and 14 at the Holiday Inn on the Bay at 1355 North Harbor Drive.
The process has been a long time coming.
The 1999 Marine Life Protection Act called for the overhaul of the state’s existing piecemeal system of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) because only 14 of the 220,000 square miles of the state and federal waters off the state’s coast were actually no-take zones.
Two attempts to implement a more effective system failed due to lack of public input, said Brian Baird, the assistant secretary of ocean and coastal policy at the California Resource Agency.
This time, the public is being involved every step of the way.
“We need all of you to try to make this thing work,” Baird said during a talk at the Scripps Birch Aquarium.
The central coast was the first of the five study areas to complete its plan in 2007, creating 29 new MPAs. The north central coast study is almost done and work began last summer on the south coast, from Point Conception in Santa Barbara County to the Mexican border.
San Diego County is home to 10 of these areas, including many of the lagoons in North County, the La Jolla Reserve and Point Loma. However, half of them are conservation areas, which do not limit commercial or recreational fishing at all.
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Not everyone is 100 percent sold on Marine Protected Areas. While he said the philosophy behind them is commendable, Russ Moll, director of the California Sea Grant program, is skeptical of how much they can really do.
“We should not oversell MPAs,” Moll said. “We can expect a lot of laudable things, but we cannot expect them to be the end all be all.”
Limiting or banning commercial and recreational fishing will help, however, it will not address other serious problems plaguing California’s coast, such as unrestricted shoreline development, marine debris, eroding beaches and degraded water quality, Moll said.
“A Marine Protected Area does not do a lot of good if the water rushing through it is contaminated,” Moll said.
California Sea Grants is funding $12 million for baseline studies of the Marine Protected Areas, so future monitoring can more accurately measure their performance.
The process that will unfold in the coming year is bound to be an interesting one. There has already been one interesting development - the 20-member science advisory panel published an opinion that beach nourishment buries marine ecosystems beyond repair. This comes at a time when momentum is building behind a second regional beach nourishment project coordinated by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG).
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By Nicholas Harfield Manitoulin Expositor
The wind industry (represented in Canada by the Canadian Wind Energy Association, CanWEA) and our provincial government claim that industrial wind farms are a clean power source, that they provide an environmentally responsible way to stimulate the economy, and that they provide much needed financial aid for Ontario farmers. While these claims are partly true, there is a lot more we need to consider as an Island community before we accept industrial wind development on Manitoulin.
While some farmers in the province will receive payments for leasing their land to companies that install and operate Industrial Wind Turbines (IWTs), it is hardly fair to call this an assistance program for helping Ontario’s struggling farmers. Only a fraction of farmers in Ontario will receive any financial benefits from IWTs, lease agreements are not offered exclusively to farmers (any landowner is eligible), and many farmers are opposed to having IWTs adjacent to their properties. It would be more appropriately stated by CanWEA and our provincial government that eligible farmers may agree to receive lease payments in exchange for the use of their land in IWT installations.
It is important to note that locally, only about 50% of leaseholders signed on by Northland Power Incorporated (NPI) are farmers. These farmers are part of a well-respected and hard working farming community on the Island, and are very deserving of provincial assistance. I would fully support our provincial government helping farmers by ensuring they get fair payment for what they produce, or by improving farm subsidies. Farmers who sign lease agreements with companies like NPI are simply being compensated for the use of their land; they are not receiving handouts as the province and wind industry often imply.
Claims that wind farms, like the one proposed for McLean’s Mountain, are an environmentally responsible means to stimulate the economy are very misleading. Turbines are being manufactured overseas, and most of the jobs in Ontario will be short-lived construction related jobs. Very few staff are required to operate and maintain a wind farm, and most of the high paying jobs in the industry are held by a few centralized head offices.
Finally, there are the negative effects to the economies of rural Ontario that need to be considered: the economy of Manitoulin Island will be particularly hard hit if we allow the wind industry to get a foothold here because our economy relies heavily on financial input from seasonal residents and visitors. (I would like to note here that the two operational turbines in Spring Bay do not represent a foothold, and bear no semblance to the development being proposed for McLean’s Mountain.
Many of the wind farms that are in the very early stages of planning for other parts of the Island will also be far greater in scale than the installation of two small turbines in Spring Bay.) This issue is entirely overlooked in NPI’s application, and has yet to be adequately addressed despite the many legitimate concerns that our community has raised. The only way to properly determine the likely economic effects to the Island would be to have an independent third party prepare an economic impact study. Nothing even similar to an economic impact study has been completed to date, with NPI addressing economic impacts on only one page of their Environmental Screening Report.
NPI also denies that their project will cause property devaluation in our community. A recent report prepared by Michael S. McCann (a real estate appraiser) for Adams County, Illinois, USA, sheds some much-needed light on this issue. The report is available at www.windaction.org/documents/27736. In short McCann’s report reveals a 25-40% loss of value for residential properties within 2 miles of an IWT, with total loss of value in some cases.
Wind turbines are a clean power source in that, once operational, they do not emit greenhouse gases. (They are, however, sources of light and noise pollution, but I will not discuss the ecological and health issues of such in this article.) As opponents of the McLean’s Mountain Wind Project, we have been accused of ignoring the issue of global warming, and putting our own needs before those of the planet. To the contrary, many of us are pleased with the discussion NPI’s proposal has stimulated locally with regards to global warming. In fact, I would argue that a continued discussion of this pressing environmental issue is the only positive thing that NPI has brought to our community. We are now engaged in meaningful dialogue on how to reduce power consumption and incorporate alternative energies into practical energy solutions.
We are critics of industrial wind developments for many reasons, but a lack of concern for the environment and global warming is not one of them. We fully understand and appreciate the issue of human induced global warming. We feel that at such a critical point of human responsibility to the environment we should be acting very carefully, and not just re-acting so that we can pretend we are doing something (as I would suggest is the case for our provincial government and their Green Energy Act).
Let’s look a little deeper into the analysis of greenhouse gas emissions. Each turbine carries with it a massive ecological footprint in terms of carbon emissions and ecological impacts. Fossil fuels are used to mine the raw ore, process the metal, ship the metals to manufacturing plants, construct the parts, ship the parts to assembly plants, ship the larger parts to site locations, prepare the site, erect the turbines, maintain the equipment, build the new transmission lines, build the access roads, etc, etc, etc. (It is conceivable that ore mined in Ontario is shipped raw to China for smelting, shipped to Germany for parts manufacture, and shipped back to Ontario for parts assembly). All of this before a single watt of electricity has been produced. Contrast this process to energy conservation, which has little if any ecological footprint. This is why IWTs will never compare favourably with energy conservation as an environmentally responsible solution to our energy issues.
We should worry that some of the environmentally conscious members of our society have forgotten their commitment to conservation while jumping on the wind farm bandwagon.
Habitat destruction is still one of the greatest environmental problems we face because every natural area that we lose results in the loss of an enormous ecological service. An estimate prepared in 2007 by scientists from Conservation International, the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, and the Global Environment Facility puts a global annual value of ecological services at $33 trillion. Part of this ecological service is combating global warming through carbon sequestration. Developing natural areas to install IWTs reduces the ability of that ecosystem to take carbon dioxide out of the air, and therefore help slow the process of global warming.
Part of the sales pitch used by our government and CanWEA to promote IWTs is that they will help reduce our reliance on fossil-fuel-based power generation, particularly coal plants. I firmly believe that our society needs to reduce it’s dependence on fossil fuels, however the model our province is using for developing industrial wind farms is not working, and will not work. Turbines can be an effective method of producing electricity on a smaller scale, for a single home, business, and maybe even a community. One of two things needs to happen for turbines to be effective, being that they either need to store the energy they produce in batteries so it can be discharged during peak demand, or we need to adapt our energy usage habits to use power when there is good wind speed. As an example, imagine that you have a small turbine to help power your home, so you run power tools or your washing machine when there is sufficient wind speed. Having giant farms of turbines randomly (i.e. whenever there is enough wind) pumping electricity into the grid is not a reasonable use of wind harnessing technology.
Consider this fact: in the one-hour period from 11am-12 pm on June 21stof this year, approximately 650 installed turbines in Ontario capable of producing almost 1100 MW of electricity were only producing 27 MW. Ontario’s demand was about 19,599 MW at that same time, meaning that under those conditions we would need about 471, 828 turbines to meet the province’s demand for electricity. This works out to one turbine for every 2.3 km2 across the entire province. These are very rough calculations, but they do illustrate the main reason that connecting IWTs to the grid is not a viable option for reducing our dependence on fossil-fuel-based power generation.
Of course no one is suggesting that we try to power the entire province on IWTs alone, but we would need to cover a huge portion of our province with wind farms to even slightly reduce our dependence on conventional forms of power generation. I do have to acknowledge that Ontario’s wind farms often produce more than 27 MW of electricity, with the provincial average over the past year coming in at 26% efficiency, or 282.1 MW produced out of 1100 MW installed capacity. To produce 19, 599 MW of electricity using a turbine efficiency of 26% would require one turbine for every 24 km2. Anyone who is interested in checking to see how Ontario’s wind farms are doing should visit www.ieso.ca.
There is a rapidly growing movement, both provincially and internationally, to stop industrial scale wind farms from being developed under the current model. There is also a strong movement to stop industrial wind farms on Manitoulin Island. Part of this opposition is related to the arguments I have made here. There are also legitimate concerns which include, but are not limited to, lack of information-sharing with adjacent landowners, lack of public consultation (including a lack of consultation with local First Nations communities), economic impacts, negative effects on human health, environmental impacts, property devaluation, loss of adjacent property owner rights, and alteration of groundwater quality and flow.
It is very likely that with a little more public opposition the McLean’s Mountain Wind Farm will be stopped. Now is the time to get involved with this movement. We need to continue voicing our concerns to our local and provincial governments. We also need to send a clear message to NPI that they are not welcome in our community. The only negative result of stopping this development will be the loss of potential revenue to our local farmers who have signed lease agreements with NPI. I strongly urge NPI to compensate these people for nvolving them in this corporate endeavour should we be successful in stopping their project.
Proponents of industrial scale wind developments, receiving much of their information via propaganda from CanWEA, continue to plead their case based on what is happening around the world. They speak of global wind-energy capacity growing rapidly over the last 15 years as if it is making a positive difference. They also give the impression that the rest of the western world has embraced industrial wind farms. Despite a great deal of campaigning by wind industry associations from around the world, their product is not globally accepted, and has yet to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil-fuel-based power generation or curb global carbon dioxide emissions. There is no scientific evidence from anywhere in the world that industrial wind turbines are making positive environmental changes, despite growing installed capacity and the “clean” energy they produce. The reason for this is that wind farms have massive ecological footprints, and IWTs are inefficient and unreliable sources of power, especially for the large-scale grids into which they are being incorporated.
I urge you to let our local and provincial politicians know that projects like the one proposed for McLean’s Mountain are not acceptable and that we demand a socially, environmentally, and economically viable solution for meeting our power needs. If you are interested in taking action, five great websites to get you started include: www.mcsea.ca, windconcernsontario.org, windvigilance.org, wind-watch.org, and windaction.org. Together we can protect Manitoulin Island from fallible government policy and questionable companies like Northland Power Inc. Industrial wind farms intermittently pumping electricity into a communal grid is not reducing our contribution to global warming, and is not reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Fortunately, there are alternatives to supporting the wind industry and an impractical government agenda. It is within the means and power of our community to engage in local, sustainable energy initiatives to reduce peak energy demand, cut overall energy needs, and produce socially, environmentally, and economically viable energy for a local grid.
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How to get your possibly BI-POLAR DH to get tested?
I'm pretty sure my DH has some sort of emotional disorder, maybe bipolar, and I am struggling with how to approach him about going to get tested. When fighting, he says horrible things that go beyond crossing the line, I can't reason with him, I can't calm him down even if I try telling him hes right or that I understand. Sometimes I know when I'm going to say something that even if I walk on eggshells about it, he'll flip out and overreact or just take it completely the wrong way. He becomes impossible to deal with, like a 2 year old almost. He goes through phases where he becomes more motivated than usual & talks fast and loud (to the point of me asking him to lower his voice in public) with all these "ideas", some of which are just not practical for the short-term, although are great long-term goals. He takes extreme risks w/our $ but thinks they're practical. Ideas on how to get him to at least get tested??? I have to be very delicate w/whatever approach I do take.. Thx!
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I have a couple of questions about your DH: (1) Has he always been this way? If not, then there may well be a physical reason for this behavior, such as an undetected stroke or an infection. (2) Does he go to an annual physical examination? If so, you can probably mention your concerns to the doctor before the appointment (call for a phone consult, so your DH doesn't know), so the MD can slip in a mental evaluation sheet without making a big deal out of it. I hope this helps, because I really cannot think of a *tactful* way of saying "get tested, I think you have a mental disorder", especially to your DH.posted 04/29/2013 by Ina10
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AJS was the name used for cars and motorcycles made by the Wolverhampton, England, company A. J. Stevens & Co. Ltd, from 1909 to 1931, by then holding 117 motorcycle world records. After the firm was sold, the name continued to be used by Matchless, Associated Motorcycles and Norton-Villiers on four-stroke motorcycles till 1969, and since the name's resale in 1974, on lightweight, two-stroke scramblers and today on small-capacity roadsters and cruisers.
Joe Stevens, father of Harry, George, Albert John (‘Jack’), and Joe Stevens Junior, was an engineer who owned the Stevens Screw Company Ltd, in Wednesfield, near Wolverhampton. Stevens had a reputation for quality engineering before the company built its first motorcycle in 1897, using a Mitchell single-cylinder four-stroke imported from the USA. Before long, Stevens began making engines, starting off with a better-built version of the Mitchell but the family soon developed their own designs, including parallel-twins and V-twins, which were sold as proprietary engines to other manufacturers, including Werner, Wolf and Clyno.
In 1909, after a Wearwell motorcycle fitted with a Stevens side-valve single-cylinder engine won a trophy for a 24-hour non-stop run in 1909, Jack Stevens decided to contest the Tourist Trophy in the Isle of Man. A new company, A J Stevens & Co (AJS), was founded, with premises in Retreat Street, Wolverhampton, to manufacture motorcycles and the first model appeared at the Motor Cycle Show in 1910. Its engine, a two-speed 298 cc side-valve, was made to come within the 300 cc limit for Junior machines in the 1911 Isle of Man TT races and was slightly larger than the 292 cc used for the proprietary engines. Jack Stevens came 16th on AJS's official entry, one place behind private owner J.D. Corke on an identical machine.
Albert John Stevens lent his initials to the company, but it was a family concern. In 1922 for example, Harry Stevens acted as managing director, George Stevens as commercial manager, Joe Stevens Junior managing the experimental section and Jack Stevens as production manager.
AJS did not contest the 1912 TT as it was busy satisfying the demand for its products, but was 10th in the 1913 Junior. With the Junior limit raised to 350 cc for 1914, the AJS motorcycle had grown to 349 cc, with four-speed gears and chain final drive. AJS won first, second, third, fourth and sixth place in the Junior 1914 Isle of Man TT race that year. The old Screw Company’s facilities could not cope with the demand and with the company reconstituted as A.J. Stevens (1914) Ltd, AJS moved to a new factory built around Graiseley House, in the Blakenhall district, a short distance south of the Retreat Street premises, which were relegated to the being the company's office and repair department. The 349 cc machine (known as the 2 3⁄4 hp) was most in demand but the company also produced an 800 cc (6 hp) V-twin.
On 3 November 1916, the Ministry of Munitions prohibited the production of non-military motorcycles, and AJS went over to manufacturing munitions, but in early 1917 the Ministry received an order from Russia for military vehicles, and AJS was given a contract to produce part of the order with its AJS Model D machine. This kept AJS busy until Ministry of Munitions restrictions were lifted in January 1919.
When production of the 350 resumed in 1920, it was much improved. The side-valve engine was replaced by a new overhead-valve design that produced 10 bhp. It also had internal expanding brakes and chain primary drive. Cyril Williams won the first post war 1920 Isle of Man TT Junior race on his 350, even though he had to push the motorcycle home for almost four miles (mostly downhill) after a breakdown. AJS took the first four places in the 1921 Isle of Man TT, and Howard R Davies bettered his second place in the Junior by winning the Senior on the same 350 cc AJS. This was the first time a 350 had won the 500 cc Senior TT race. In 1922 Manxman Tom Sheard won the Junior on an AJS, with G Grinton, also on an AJS, taking second.
The 1922 machine was a classic design that would become famous as the ‘Big Port’ on account of its large-diameter exhaust port and pipe (initially 15⁄8 inches, but changed in successive years). The OHV 350 would be the mainstay of the company’s racing efforts until 1927 and in production form (first offered to the public in 1923), was also AJS’s most popular sports motorcycle throughout the 1920s. At this time, the company produced a comprehensive range of other models ranging from 250 to 1,000 cc. These were generally given a model number, plus letter to denote the year of manufacture (for example, E meant 1924, F 1925, G 1926).
In 1929 for example, the AJS range consisted of: M1 Deluxe 996 cc side-valve V-twin £76/10/0; M2 Standard 996 cc side-valve V-twin £66/0/0; M3 Deluxe Touring 349 cc side-valve single £48/10/0; M4 Deluxe Sporting 349 cc side-valve single £48/10/0; M5 Standard Sporting 349 cc side-valve single £45/0/0; M6 349 cc overhead-valve single £54/10/0 (twin port), £52/0/0 (single port); MR6 Special Sports 349 cc overhead-valve single £62/0/0; M7 349 cc overhead-camshaft single £62/0/0; M8 498 cc overhead-valve single £62/0/0 (twin port), £59/10/0 (single port); MR8 Special Sports 498 cc overhead-valve single £72/0/0; M9 Deluxe Touring 498 cc side-valve £54/0/0; M10 498 cc overhead-camshaft single £72/0/0; M12 Lightweight 248 cc side-valve single £39/17/6. Several of these were intended to pull one of the 12 AJS sidecars also on offer, including sports, touring and commercial models.
By 1927, it had become clear that push-rod overhead-valve designs were becoming dated in racing, so AJS introduced two new chain-driven overhead-camshaft racing models, the 349 cc K7 and the 498 cc K10. Jimmy Simpson rode a 350 to third place in the Junior TT and won races in Europe but in 1928 AJS used the overhead-valve engine in the TT. In 1929 there were again two machines with an overhead cam, this time the 349 cc M7 and the 498 cc M10. Wal Handley came second in the 1929 Junior TT for AJS. The following year Jimmie Guthrie won the 1930 Lightweight TT on a 250 cc AJS.
In 1931, the AJS S3 V-twin was released, a 496 cc transverse V-twin tourer with shaft primary drive and alloy cylinder heads. It had been expensive to develop and was slow to sell. Even though it held 117 world records, the AJS company was now in financial trouble.
Automobiles, omnibuses, and coaches
Although best known for their motorcycles the company made a few experimental cars with Meadows engines in 1923 but decided not to go into full production.
AJS had manufactured car bodies for Clyno, but in 1929 Clyno went under. AJS returned to car making in 1929 with the Nine powered by a 1018 cc side-valve Coventry-Climax engine producing 24 bhp (18 kW) and driving through a three-speed gearbox. The cars were quite expensive at £210 for the two-seater and £320 for the fabric bodied saloon. About 3,300 were made.
The company also started making buses and coaches. The first model was the Pilot with a Meadows engine. This was followed by the Commodore with a Coventry Climax L6 engine and finally by the Admiral. Just over 200 buses were built.
In 1931, A. J. Stevens & Co went bankrupt. After BSA failed to obtain control, the motorcycle assets were bought by the Collier brothers London company Matchless and the car manufacturer Crossley Motors. Crossley incorporated some improvements such as a four-speed gearbox and using parts acquired from AJS built about 300 cars between December 1931 and May 1932. Assembly took place in the Stockport factory used by Willys Overland Crossley. Motorcycle production moved to Plumstead in London.
A 1½-litre model was planned, but failed to materialize except to appear on the Willys-Overland-Crossley stand at the 1932 London Motor Show.
In 1938, AJS became part of a group called Associated Motorcycles, formed by the Colliers as a management company for its various interests. After this Matchless and AJS generally shared models using different badging, although the AJS name was used for several unique racers.
The Stevens brothers tried again and started a new company as Stevens Brothers (Wolverhampton) Ltd to make 3-wheel delivery vans. (They could not call them AJS, as that name belonged to the Colliers.) These used a 588 cc single-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels through a 3-speed gearbox and chain drive. The van could carry 5 cwt. It was improved in 1935 with shaft drive and uprated to 8 cwt. The last ones were made in 1936. In 1934 they also produced a new range of motorcycles under the Stevens name. These were made until 1938 after which the company continued until 1956 as a general engineering business.
AJS designer Harry Stevens was a keen amateur 'ham' radio operator since before World War I. In 1922, following the launch of Britain’s first radio stations and the formation of the BBC he convinced the rest of the AJS board that radio receivers had a big future. The first radios made by AJS Wireless and Scientific Instruments were launched in 1923, all high quality models aimed at the top end of the market. The most expensive cost £75, which was substantially more than many AJS motorcycles, although prices soon fell. Initial sales were good and by 1925, there were 10 models ranging from under £14 in a simple wooden case to over £50 with a finely veneered console cabinet. Radio production was increased and moved to a factory in Stewart Street. However, radio technology had advanced rapidly and AJS was forced to offer new designs in order to compete. The company’s reliance on battery power held them back at a time when rivals were turning to mains power and AJS was forced to adopt cheaper mass-production techniques. In 1928, the company decided to give up radio manufacture and sold the factory and remaining components to the Symphony Gramophone and Radio Company.
AJS Racing under AMC
Under AMC the AJS badge may have been put on the "bread and butter" Matchless motorcycles, but the Colliers were mindful of the AJS racing heritage, and used the name on some innovative racing machinery. These racing bikes kept the AJS name alive.
In 1935, at the Olympia Show, an air-cooled SOHC AJS 50° V4 was shown, a fully equipped road going version, which did not make it into production. In 1936 Harold Daniell rode a supercharged race version in the Isle of Man Senior TT, but despite its high top speed, it lacked acceleration.
In 1939, a water-cooled and supercharged version of the 495 cc AJS V4 was built to compete against the supercharged BMWs then dominating racing. In 1939 the dry sump V4 was the first bike to lap the Ulster Grand Prix course at over 100 mph (160 km/h). It weighed 405 lb (184 kg). and its top speed was 135 mph (217 km/h). Then World War II intervened.
At the end of the 1940s and start of the 1950s, the AJS Porcupine, a 500 cc forward-facing parallel twin, and the AJS 7R (32 bhp, 350 cc OHC single) were being raced alongside their AMC stablemates the Matchless G50 (effectively a 500 cc 7R) and by 1951, the Matchless G45 (a 500 cc vertical twin). The AJS Porcupine had been designed for supercharging, before the rules changed banning supercharged racing motorcycles, but even so, Les Graham won the 1949 World Championship on an unsupercharged AJS E90 500 cc Porcupine.
In 1951 AJS development engineer Ike Hatch developed a 75.5 mm bore × 78 mm stroke, three-valve-head version of the 7R making 36 bhp (27 kW). It was called the AJS 7R3, and was Ike's response to the Italian multi-cylinder racers. They did well enough in their first year, not as well the second. For 1954 Jack Williams, the works team manager, developed the bike further, lowering the engine in the frame, and making some tuning changes that gave 40 bhp (30 kW) @ 7800 rpm. It immediately won the first two rounds of the World Championship and took first at the Isle of Man TT. These were factory specials, but one has survived, and a second has been reconstructed from spares.
AMC withdrew from the world of works and one-off road racing at the end of the 1954, with the death of Ike Hatch, and in the face of fierce competition from the other European bikes. After this AJS made a production version of the standard two-valve AJS 7R, for privateers. In 1954 Norton was also moved to the Plumstead works.
With the G15 line, AMC had built on the merits of the G12 but there were numerous changes to frame, forks, swinging arm, primary chaincase, transmission, cycle parts and lubrication system. The P11 was the last line of bikes with bonds to AMC. It used a modified G85CS frame but there were stronger forks, completely new cycle parts (making some was rather costly), altered lubrication and modified primary chaincases, to mention a few.
The G15 series was offered as 3 brands: Matchless G15 comprising G15Mk2, G15CS and G15CSR; AJS Model 33 comprising M33Mk2, M33CS and M33CSR; and last not least Norton N15CS (no Norton-branded roadster made as it would compete against the Atlas). The G15 series was produced from 1963 to 1969. They were initially for export only, but by 1965 these models were available in UK and Europe too.
Associated Motorcycles and the AJS name eventually ended up with Norton-Villiers in 1966. In late 1968 the Plumstead works at Burrage Grove, where engines from the Wolverhampton plant and frames from the Manchester plant were assembled into complete machines, were presented with a Greater London Council compulsory purchase order. The Plumstead works closed in July 1969. It is believed that production of the G15 series was halted late in 1968 (model year 1969) with unsold samples on offer through 1969. The AJS Model 33 was the last AJS badged four-stroke produced.
AJS two-strokes and Norton Villiers
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AJS was acquired by the Norton Villiers Group. In 1967 Villiers decided that instead of supplying other manufacturers with their competition engines, they would build and launch their own complete motorcycles using the 250 Starmaker engine as a base. AJS would be the applied name. Villiers had plans to build a range of scramblers and an over the counter 250 road racer. From 1962 Cotton motorcycles were the main customer for 250 Starmaker engines. The 250 Starmaker engines were used in the Cotton Cobra scrambler and the Telstar Racer. Cotton therefore was very involved in the development of the Starmaker engine. A strong link between the two factories existed, in part through Cotton engineer Fluff Brown.
Fluff Brown, being a keen and dedicated scrambler, worked mainly on the scrambles projects and supported the factory riders.
Peter Inchley, an acknowledged two-stroke expert, formerly from Ariel and BSA was involved with the 250 Road Race project. Peter rode a Bultaco-based 6-speed, 250 Villiers Starmaker-powered special to 3rd place in the 1966 Lightweight TT. Several pre production AJS 250 Racers were built and raced but the project came to halt in 1967 after an unsuccessful second TT attempt. The scrambles project continued with considerable success.
From 1966 to 1968, Villiers developed the "Stormer" Motocross motorcycle, with assistance from Peter Inchley, Fluff Brown, (and others). Development and supported scrambles riders included: Andy Roberton, Malcolm Davis, Dick Clayton, Chris Horsefield and Jimmy Aird. In 1968 Malcolm Davis won the British 250 Championship on a pre Stormer, Y4 scrambler.
In late 1967, a special project was undertaken with the Stormer. Four bikes were built at Marston Road, all equipped with spark arrestors on the end of the tailpipe and with a rudimentary lighting system. Three of them had 250 cc engines and were badged as AJS machines. The fourth one had the "360" engine (actually only 334 cc) and was badged as a Matchless. This bike was probably the last one built with a Matchless badge and the only two-stroke Matchless. The four bikes were taken on by members of the Royal Air Force motor Sports Association and entered in the 1968 International Six-Days Trial.
The two-stroke AJSs had been built in Wolverhampton, at the Villiers factory but in 1970 the UK government provided a special subsidy that enabled AJS to open a new factory on Walworth Industrial Estate in Andover, where they assembled Stormer off-road motorcycles. The competition department was located next to the famous race track at Thruxton, Andover.
AJS scramblers were produced from 1968 until 1974 in 250, 370 and 410 guises. The early 250 was designated the Y4. In 1969 The 370 (Y5) was added and the name changed to Stormer. The 410 followed in 1972. Famous British riders included Malcolm Davis, Andy Roberton, Vic Eastwood and Roger Harvey. Fluff Brown (formerly of Cotton motorcycles) was the competition manager.
A little known about motorcycle was the 37AT Trials bike which was partially built by Cotton Motorcycles using some AJS parts and Villiers's 37A engine. A pretty bike, of which probably 10 or so have survived.
By 1974, Norton Villiers was having financial trouble and Fluff Brown purchased the rights to manufacture the Stormer under the AJS banner and in September 1974 moved the business to Goodworth Clatford near Andover. Initially selling spare parts for existing motorcycles, the business expanded to produce complete motorcycles still using the Starmaker-based engines under the FB-AJS name.
The Starmaker/Stormer four-speed engine was becoming outdated and could not compete with the new arrivals from manufacturers such as Husqvarna, CZ and later, scrambles bikes from Maico, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha. However, with support, the AJS remained a good option for the clubman or competitors who wished to ride a British two-stroke.
From 1974 Fluff Brown produced Stormer based scrambles and trail bikes from modified AJS stock. Keeping the model updated until 1980. During the early 1980s Fluff Brown produced off road and trail bike AJ's with Austrian Rotax engines of 250 cc, 410 cc and 495 cc.
AJS Motorcycles Ltd. (today)
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AJS Motorcycles Ltd. is headed by Nick Brown (eldest son of Fluff Brown) and is a family run business. Since 2002 AJS has distributed a range of 124 cc to 300 cc Chinese-produced road bikes in trail, roadster and custom cruiser styles. Their main market is Learner Legal 125's. The business also sells Stormer/Villiers Starmaker spares and Classic competition accessories.
Recent and current models
|AJS Stormer||2014 ON||Villiers Starmaker-derived 4-stroke engine. LIQUID COOLED||ROAD BIKE|
|FB-AJS||2014 ON||Villiers Starmaker-derived 2-stroke engine. 250, 370 & 410||Moto-X & Trail|
|Cotton Cobra Replica||1991–2000||Villiers Starmaker-derived 2-stroke engine. 250||ROAD BIKE|
|Cotton Telstar Replica||1992–1998||Villiers Starmaker-derived 2-stroke engine. 250||Classic Racer|
|Cotton Triumph Replica||1992–2000||Triumph 500 unit twin||Pre-65 Moto-X|
|AJS YX-R 125||2006–2008||4-stroke, air & oil-cooled single-cylinder, 4 valves||Trail|
|AJS CR3-125||2006–2008||4-stroke, air-cooled single-cylinder||Sports|
|AJS Regal Raptor DD50E||2002–current||50 cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled single-cylinder||Custom|
|AJS Regal Raptor DD125E||since 2005||125 cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled twin-cylinder||Custom|
|AJS Regal Raptor DD125E-8 Silverhawk||2007–2008||125 cc, 4-stroke, water-cooled twin-cylinder||Custom|
|AJS Regal Raptor Eos 125||since 2007||125 cc, 4-stroke, water-cooled twin-cylinder||Custom|
|AJS Regal Raptor Eos 250||since 2008||250 cc, 4-stroke, water-cooled twin-cylinder||Custom|
|AJS Regal Raptor DD250E-9B||2006–2008||250 cc, 4-stroke, water-cooled twin-cylinder||Custom|
|AJS NAC12||Since 2010||125 cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder||Naked|
|AJS Regal Raptor Daytona 125||since 2010||125 cc, 4-stroke, water-cooled twin-cylinder||Custom|
|AJS Regal Raptor Bobber 125||since 2010||125 cc, 4-stroke, water-cooled twin-cylinder||Old Skool Custom|
|AJS Eco1 (JS125-E)||2007–2008||125 cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single, OHC, with Balance Shaft||Roadster|
|AJS Eco2 (JS125-E)||since 2009||125 cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single, OHC, with Balance Shaft||Roadster|
|AJS JSM 125||since 2009||125 cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single, OHC, with Balance Shaft||Super Motard or Trail versions|
- Title: AJS, The History of a Great Motorcycle, Publisher: Patrick Stephens Ltd, Copyright: 1969 Gregor Grant, SBN 85059 038 8
- Title: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles, Editor: Erwin Tragatsch, Publisher: New Burlington Books, Copyright: 1979 Quarto Publishing, Edition: 1988 Revised, Page 70-71, ISBN 978-0-906286-07-4
- WolverhamptonLocalHistory AJS . Retrieved 28 November 2006.
- Graiseky Hill Works on the Wolverhampton Local History website.
- "IoM tt.com Howard Davies". Retrieved 2007-01-15.[dead link]
- Title: Series "M" AJS Motorcycles, Publisher: A.J. Stevens & Co (1914) Ltd, 1929
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|According to the UNHCR, about two million Iraqis are living as refugees outside the country, many in neighbouring Syria
Maruj has not been back to her country since an armed group kidnapped her son and blew up her house in Mosul four years ago. Today, she sits outside the UN refugee agency's (UNHCR) office in Damascus, thumbing the cross that hangs around her neck.
After being told that they could not guarantee that she would be relocated to Canada, she looks defeated and hopeless.
"There is no solution for us," she says, gazing vacantly at the throngs of people lined up at the door. "The government says it will pay us to go back to Iraq, but we would be crazy to return now."
In a $195 million initiative to entice refugees to come home, the Iraqi government is offering one million Iraqi dinars, around $850, and free plane tickets to any family wishing to go back.
"They just want people to believe that they are in control of the situation, that Iraq is safe, and that everything is over," Maruj says. "But it's not over."
Fleeing sectarian violence
Since the Iraqi embassy announced the initiative, 13,000 Christians have left Maruj's home city, according to UN figures, fleeing armed sectarian groups similar to those that drove her to Syria four years ago.
Like many Iraqis in Syria, her family is facing an increasingly dire situation. Forbidden to work in Syria, Iraqis tend to stay only as long as their savings last. Then, many have to return to Iraq to find work.
Maruj's husband, once an electrician for the coalition forces, goes back to Iraq occasionally to earn money.
"Usually, he can't stay for more than one or two months because he is threatened by militias. How can the government expect us to live there?"
Since the embassy announced the programme on October 7, 322 of Syria's estimated one million refugees have returned on the government funded Iraqi Airways flights.
The Iraqi embassy claims 2,000 to 3,000 refugees are registered to return, while the UNHCR says that by the beginning of last week, they had only processed 245 people.
"We will continue bringing people back for six months if we need to - as long as it takes," said an official at the Iraqi embassy in Damascus who asked not to be named because she was not authorised to speak to the media.
She said the current initiative is more comprehensive than last November's, when the government offered free trips on convoys to Baghdad.
Now, the government is attempting to get refugees' occupied homes back too, paying six months' rent - up to $300 per month - to families that leave houses that are not theirs, the official said.
|A woman walks past a stall selling Iraqi flags in Damascus' Seyda Zaynab neighbourhood
"The Iraqi government would like its people to return to participate in the reconstruction of Iraq," she said.
About two million Iraqis are currently living as refugees outside the country, according to UNHCR data.
Much of the educated middle class left the country after being targeted by kidnappers in search of high ransoms. Many analysts say that because of their escape, Iraq is lacking the qualified professionals the country needs in order to recover.
But many Iraqis say it feels too risky to return while refugees are continuing to enter Syria. According to a UNHCR report, around 400 people have sought refuge in Syria in the past week alone, more than the Iraqi government has sent back over the past three weeks.
Asked whether it was safe to repatriate refugees as 13,000 people flee sectarian violence in northern Iraq, Ahmed Saad, an Iraqi embassy spokesman, replied, "The situation is safe. The Iraqi army is taking control of Iraqi security.
"The media is always talking about explosions and IEDs, but the situation has greatly improved. Even the Americans are saying that. The number of people being killed is nothing compared to what it was before."
According to Iraq Body Count, an organisation that counts reported civilian deaths, civilian casualties have decreased remarkably since early 2007, but according to their figures, more civilians are being killed in suicide attacks and vehicle bombs every day than in 2005 and the number of deaths per day from gunfire and executions are barely under their 2004 levels.
The UN Refugee Agency, while offering up to $500 in assistance to refugee families wishing to return, says the situation is not appropriate for repatriation.
"We are not promoting or encouraging Iraqis to return," says Dalia al-Achi, a UNHCR public information assistant in Damascus. "Our own staff in Baghdad cannot move freely, so how could we encourage people to go there?"
While some refugees have been going back to Iraq over the past year, roughly the same number has been entering Syria, says al-Achi.
Under the din of teashops and the hum of markets in an Iraqi-dominated suburb of Damascus, men grumble about their government's attempts to lure them back.
Dayyaa Adib, once a government employee in Baghdad, now sells caps and wristbands emblazoned with the Iraqi flag from a tiny stall in a Damascus suburb, under the golden dome of the revered Sayida Zaynab shrine.
He says the money the government is offering refugees is not enough to pay his way through what he says is an extremely corrupt job market.
"I want to go back, but it will cost me $1,000 just to get a job in Baghdad," says Adib.
Iraq was ranked the most corrupt country in the Arab world in the international watchdog Transparency International's 2008 corruption perception index.
|Despite the enticements, many Iraqi refugees feel that it is too risky to return home
Adib says: "Everyone in Iraq knows that you need to pay bribes to get government jobs. That is how it was under Saddam and that is how it is now."
In a nearby pool hall, one young Iraqi man who asked not to be named says his family will be returning in four days, but they will not be taking the government's $850.
"If we take the money, we can't come back here," he says. "We won't even be considered refugees anymore. We want to try going back to Baghdad, but we won't give up our chance to return if it is too dangerous."
In exchange for the money and flight, Iraqis are required to give up their Syrian residency permits as well as their refugee status with the UN.
At a nearby tea stall, an Iraqi photojournalist smokes cigarettes as the sun sets. When asked what he thinks about going back to Iraq, he laughs disdainfully. "I just came here from Baghdad, fleeing for my life ten days ago. What do you want me to say about return?"
This summer, he had two separate letters tacked to his door, calling him a traitor for working as a journalist in the Green Zone. The notes said that if he did not quit his job and leave his home immediately, he would be ravaged by dogs, then decapitated.
As he fiddles with a camera, he calls his son over and tells him to lift up the legs of his trousers, revealing scars on his feet and ankles. "This is what happened after I got the letter. They kidnapped and beat him."
After that, masked men came to his home while he was not there and beat the women in the house. His wife later received seven stitches, one daughter had several teeth knocked out, and another lost an eye.
Then in mid-July, his brother, who resembles him, was killed - shot in the back of the head while driving his car.
"We had to move to the Green Zone after that," he says. "We had nowhere else to go."
This month, he approached the Iraqi government and the US military to ask for protection.
"They told me it is too dangerous here and there was nothing they could do for me," he says. "They said I should get out of Iraq to save my life."
All photos by Shane Bauer
Source: Al Jazeera
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Union pushes for aged care funds boost
The Queensland Nurses Union (QNU) says aged care services need more funding, particularly in regional areas.
The QNU is urging people to directly email the Federal Treasurer with their concerns to ensure aged care gets priority in this year's budget.
North Queensland organiser Louise Middleton says regional nurses face different challenges to those in the south-east corner.
"We have huge demands on recruiting. We have difficulty filling positions up here, we've got difficulties with nurses working out in rural and remote areas," she said.
"They have problems with getting transport to those areas, accommodation in those areas. We've also got problems with being relieved for their holidays and many nurses will find it difficult to get professional development."
Ms Middleton says currently regional patients may have to receive care away from friends and family.
"We can have one registered nurse that may be looking after 50 aged care patients at a time," she said.
"We also have problems with people accessing aged care beds. There may not be a local bed and there is a high possibility that elderly patients will be taken out of a public, large hospital and sent out to rural areas to find a bed and that is isolating for the patient."
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Meet up fort lauderdale
Meet Up Fort Lauderdale
Discovering Love in Fort Lauderdale: The Ultimate Meetup Guide
Are you single and ready to mingle? Fort Lauderdale, with its breathtaking beaches, vibrant nightlife, and diverse population, offers the perfect setting to meet new people and potentially find your perfect match. If you're looking for a fun and exciting way to meet other singles in Fort Lauderdale, attending a meetup is a fantastic option. In this article, we'll explore the thriving meetup scene in Fort Lauderdale and share some tips to make the most out of your meetup experience.
Exploring the Meetup Scene in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is known for its wide range of meetup groups catering to various interests and age groups. Whether you're into outdoor adventures, fine dining, fitness, or cultural exploration, there's bound to be a meetup group that aligns with your interests. These groups provide an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals while engaging in activities you enjoy.
To find a relevant meetup group, head over to popular online platforms like Meetup.com and search by location or keyword. Make sure to use the keyword "meetup Fort Lauderdale" to narrow down your search. Take the time to read through group descriptions, past events, and member reviews to ensure it aligns with your interests and goals.
Top Meetup Groups in Fort Lauderdale
1. Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga
If you're a fitness enthusiast looking for a unique way to meet new people, Fort Lauderdale Beach Yoga is the perfect meetup group for you. Connect with fellow yogis, enjoy the beautiful beach scenery, and improve your mind-body connection. It's a great opportunity to relax, get fit, and socialize.
2. Singles Dining Out
For those who appreciate good food and great company, the Singles Dining Out meetup group is a must-join. Experience Fort Lauderdale's vibrant culinary scene while dining with other singles and engaging in meaningful conversations. This group offers a relaxed atmosphere for making connections over delicious meals.
3. Fort Lauderdale Social Club
If you're seeking a variety of social activities to meet new people, the Fort Lauderdale Social Club is an excellent choice. From happy hours and beach picnics to game nights and weekend getaways, this group provides a range of exciting events to foster connections and create memorable experiences.
Tips for a Successful Meetup Experience
1. Be Open-minded
Approach meetups with an open mind and a genuine desire to meet new people. Embrace different personalities and interests to expand your social circle and increase your chances of finding a meaningful connection.
2. Be Active and Engaging
Don't be a wallflower at meetups. Actively participate in conversations and activities. Share your interests, ask questions, and listen attentively to others. Being engaged and approachable will attract others who are interested in getting to know you.
3. Show Respect and Positivity
Respect the time and effort invested by meetup organizers and fellow members. Treat others with kindness, respect their boundaries, and maintain a positive attitude. Creating a friendly and welcoming environment will encourage others to engage with you.
4. Follow Up and Stay Connected
After a meetup, don't let the connections you've made fade away. Follow up with the people you've connected with by exchanging contact information and reaching out to plan future activities. Building these connections outside of meetups helps foster deeper relationships.
The meetup scene in Fort Lauderdale offers endless opportunities to meet new people and potentially find love. By joining relevant meetup groups, actively participating, and maintaining an open mind, you can enhance your chances of connecting with someone special. So, get out there, embrace the vibrant meetup culture of Fort Lauderdale, and let the magic happen.
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A chest of drawers is no more just a storage utility. It can be a décor to your room as well as a shout out of your style statement when you choose CLEMENS WOODEN CHEST OF DRAWERS. This pre-assembled solid mango wood furniture comes with a sleek metal frame in powder coat black finish. Ample storage space is assured with the two over three configurations of this elegant piece and makes it the best chest of drawers for the living room, dining space, or bedrooms. Artistic furniture with a modern blend of contemporary and industrial furniture design, the Clemens wooden chest of drawers is compact, sturdy, stylish, and multifunctional.
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What are the pros? easy, delicious!
What are the cons? none
I had absolutely no problems growing this spinach. Required minimal care. Came up great! I honestly thought that such large leaves would make the taste be sub-par, but it truly tasted like giant baby spinach leaves! We LOVED it!!
Would you recommend this product to a friend?
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Our BatchGeo world MAP shows the locations of green building and renewable energy projects featured on Solaripedia.
Over eight years, working nights and weekends, architect Ryan Walsh completely gutted his 1925 bungalow in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, and remodeled and added to the original structure. This project has been most interesting to him because of the alternative design approach resulting from tight financial constraints. Instead of the more traditional process of first defining the aesthetic, then purchasing material to construct it, he matched previously collected “scrap” material to his building needs. He says the reward of this design challenge was reaching the utilitarian goals while honoring the inherent beauty of the materials.
To fully realize the potential of the house and site, he reoriented the interior spaces of the main house, placing the more public parts (kitchen, dining and living) on the south side. As a result of its new arrangement, the house was able to capitalize on simple passive heating/cooling concepts. He then added a shop/garage, master bedroom, and bathroom with in-slab radiant heat. The addition formed a courtyard with the main house, and with extensive landscaping, the exterior space complemented the newly designed interior. This created a strong indoor/outdoor connection.
The house became a collection of various “green” projects, each utilizing recycled materials in uncommon ways. Kitchen cabinets, for example, were made of short scraps collected from three decks. Leftover cabinet doors became a geometrical wall treatment, and cut-offs from structural plywood and interior trim created a closet wall that is art itself. On the exterior of the house is a rain screen made from a collection of old studs that were ripped in half and planed. Most of the studs were originally cut around 1925, so once de-nailed, ripped, and planed, they revealed beautiful material.
He writes that his understanding of the built environment is the result of a degree in architecture and working in architecture and design/build firms. Though each of these experiences has been valuable, he has been most inspired by the design process of his own home. By creatively designing new uses for existing materials and by using more of our current construction waste, architects have the ability to greatly diminish our impact and expand the aesthetic of the built environment, according to Walsh. Our ultimate challenge is to open the world’s eyes to the beauty and potential of every resource, he says.
Additional Article from The Oregonian
Dwell's greenest home renovation in North America is in Southeast Portland
by Shelby Wood
23 July 2008
When the American Institute of Architects and Dwell magazine went looking for "the most innovative green home renovations in North America," they found their grand prize winner in Southeast Portland.
Ryan Walsh, 36, won top honors in the national "How Green Are You?" competition for his design and rebuild of his own home -- a 1925 bungalow that he gutted and transformed with a focus on reusing leftover building materials and other "found objects."
Walsh says he spent $30,000 to $40,000 on renovations to the 1,200 square-foot house (the lot also includes a 450 square-foot garage/shop), which is located at 4104 SE 14th Ave in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Time, however, was his biggest expense. The project took him eight years.
Rather than starting with a design, then finding the materials to execute it, Walsh started with cast-off materials and worked backward to fashion the most effective, attractive use for them.
An example: The bedroom wall (pictured) that he constructed from a pile of scrap plywood of varying thickness and color. He told me:
"I put a pile of leftover stuff in front of me and started cutting and placing in a very random, unorganized fashion. That (wall), to me, is one of the my ultimate creations as a designer or artist. It was not preconceived. I was totally reacting to the materials and each little piece and what it had in particular that it could offer the situation...these are leftover, one-foot pieces of stuff that most people don't think about using in any meaningful manner. Every house that's built has some sort of product like this."
Walsh, an intern architect, says he's worked with a number of architecture firms in Portland and Eugene since earning a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Oregon in 1998. His design, and those of the other contest winners "exhibited strong elements of innovation, functionality, sustainability, efficiency and affordability," said Michael Cannell, editorial director at Dwell.com and a contest judge, in a news release. "Our judging panel, including members of our editorial staff and AIA architects, closely assessed each entry for (these) elements and selected these projects as the greenest homes in North America."
Walsh received $1,000 in prize money, and slideshows featuring his home are getting big play at Dwell.com and green.msn.com.
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Our Values: Integrity, Effort, Compassion and Unity
Over the years, the Kuok Group has expanded to its size today because of the diverse talent that have come through our doors. The Kuok Group strongly believes in grooming our talent to live up to our company values of Integrity, Effort, Compassion, and Unity.
Kuok (Singapore) Limited is the holding company for the Kuok Group in Southeast Asia, which is a conglomerate of a variety of businesses with specialisation in Shipping, Property, Agri-Solutions, and significant interests along the Maritime industry value chain. These subsidiaries include, but are not limited to; PACC Offshore Services Holdings Limited (POSH Group), Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), PaxOcean Group, Allgreen Properties Limited, Agrifert Fertilisers Group.
If you are interested in joining us in our journey in any one of our businesses, you can find out more about openings listed below, or at our Careers Page
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With all the polling surrounding New York's mayoral race, we decided to get the city's designers in on the action (after all, predicting elections can't be much more difficult than forecasting seasonal trends, right?). And as expected, their opinions were as strong as Karlie Kloss's runway walk!
The votes are in, and if designers including Tadashi Shoji, Rubin Singer, Misha Nonoo, and Dennis Basso, have their way, they'll have a notable client to dress when Christine Quinn takes the title. While we wait to see how today's primary pans out, see what other votes have been cast by the city's most fashionable set.
- Oh, the question of the hour! It's anyone’s guess. — Rebecca Minkoff
- Christine Quinn. NYC is ready for a lady mayor, as the country prepares for a female president in 2016! — Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia, Sachin + Babi
- Joe Lhota. — Nicole Miller
- Christine Quinn, but I wish it would be Bloomberg again! — Lela Rose
- I am a big fan of Christine Quinn, I think she is an amazing woman and she could do wonders for the city of New York. — Elie Tahari
- Hopefully someone as dynamic as NYC itself!— Bibhu Mohapatra
- I wish Bloomberg could have a fourth term. — Gabriela Perezutti, Candela
- The best of the worst. — Daniel Vosovic
- I haven't been able to follow the race closely because I'm always back and forth between Tokyo and New York, but I know I'll miss Mayor Bloomberg. — Hanako Maeda, Adeam
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Maritime Industry Museum
Fourth Annual Fundraiser
June 10th, 2006
Saturday, September 23, 2006 - 11:00 am
The Maritime Industry Museum is saddened to report the passing of our good friend Mr. Joe Gerson '47. Mr. Gerson, provided sound advice, solid financial support, and is directly responsible for many of our museum exhibits. Arranging or providing opportunities for exhibits was his greatest gift to the museum and its lucky patrons; "Dazzle and Drab", "Hall of Honor", "Ship Models", "Training Ship Models", "Commodore Alexanderson Park (featuring the five-bladed wheel of the SS United States"), "Haven", are some of the many of his great contributions. We will all miss Joe; his endearing smile, uplifting demeanor, and passionate compassion for others. God Bless.
The Maritime Industry is...
much more than the deep-sea merchant fleet. It includes tug and barge operations, port and terminal operations, pilotage, freight forwarding, chartering, intermodal services, admiralty law, passenger and excursion services, Great Lakes and inland waterways shipping, shipbuilding and repair, naval architecture and marine engineering, seaman training, government programs and shipping, vessel classification, marine insurance, communications, recreational boating, and much more...
In New York State alone it is a $14 billion a year industry. It has contributed to the growth of the nation and the world. The development of modern transportation systems worldwide and economic globalization has been driven by the maritime industry, the transportation industry leader.
Come explore this fascinating world...
The Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler
Executive Director - Captain Eric Johansson
Administrative Assistant - Ms. Pat Perez
For information concerning Corporate and Individual membership, Donations, Gift Shop Purchases, or Museum Tours.
Curator - Mr. William Sokol
For information concerning Artifact Donations or Inquires.
Maritime Research Consultant - Captain James McNamara
For information concerning Maritime Research.
Links to related sites can be found at...
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I’ve heard from many a trusted source that Goodman is arguably London’s finest steakhouse, yet I’d never actually been. Seeing as my parents were down in London for the weekend, I decided to rectify that and booked us in for a bit of beef at their Mayfair restaurant (there’s also a Goodman in Canary Wharf and The City).
The restaurant had the perfect atmosphere; loud and lively yet not overbearing, meaning you could actually hear each other talk. We were seated at a table near the bar which added to the buzzy vibe. The leather chairs were particularly comfortable too; I would have gladly spent all night sitting there glugging red wine and shoving steak in my face.
At the beginning there was a lot to take in; our waitress brought over various cuts of meat on a plate whilst explaining the menu AND the special cuts on the board. Everything sounded so good I wanted to order the lot.
We decided to skip starters and went straight in for the steaks – which ended up being a rather wise decision. My parents chose the 350g USDA New York Sirloin (£32 from the menu) and the 300g Galloway boneless sirloin (£24 from the board), so they could compare the difference in flavour. The USDA cows spend their last 150 days before slaughter eating corn meaning the meat is much sweeter, with a more subtler flavour. The opposite could be said for the British grass fed cows which had an almost gamey flavour – it was seriously intense! Both steaks were cooked to medium-rare perfection.
My sister and I decided to share the 900g USDA bone-in Porterhouse (£72) which was a thing of meaty beauty. On one side of the bone was sirloin and the other fillet, and both were soft, tender and divine. The fatty parts of the sirloin were my favourite as the flavour was really rich and smoky. The three sauces available; peppercorn, bearnaise and a red wine gravy, were brought out in copious amounts which was a serious plus. They were all equally incredible I must say.
For sides, we opted for the truffle chips (£5.50) and the beef dripping chips (£5) which were both cracking; well seasoned and both provided plenty of their said flavouring. Mushrooms with garlic butter (£5) did exactly what they said on the tin, but in the most satisfying of ways. The creamed spinach with gruyere cheese (£4.50) was possibly the richest thing I’ve ever eaten but it was heavenly. The only dud came in the form of the mac and cheese with truffle and Parmesan (£5) which was disappointingly greasy, over cooked and totally cheese-less.
We somehow made room for desserts and decided to share the honeycomb parfait with banana sorbet (£7), which was a pleasantly light pudding, and the warm chocolate tart (£7) which was anything but! Encased in the crisp pastry case was a warm, gooey chocolate mixture which was worthy of every single calorie and clogged artery. Along with a spoonful of the hazelnut praline and blood orange sorbet, I was one hell-of-a happy chappy.
We were then lucky enough to have a tour of the kitchen afterwards, which was quite an experience. We got to see the insanely hot Josper grills where they cook the steaks and even the fridge where they dry age all the beef; a brilliant end to a truly brilliant meal.
If you love steak then a visit to Goodman is a real must and I can easily say it’s the best steakhouse I’ve been to. Our waitress looked after us from beginning to end and ensured that we had a faultless evening – and she knew everything there was to know about the meat on offer too. What a brilliant restaurant.
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2023-03-23T02:12:48Z
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Please head over to Patrice's blog and read about the mission trip they are going on in July.
Last year my sister-n-law Patrice and my nephew DJ went on their very first International mission trip to the Dominican Republic. It was a life changing event for the both of them. They worked in a community called La Represa building a church for the community. The outpouring of love from these sweet people was such a blessing to them. This community had been praying for 13 years for someone to come and help them and when they showed up they were so excited. They spent time with children in the small community doing daily bible school lessons and each afternoon a few of the ladies from their group would meet with the women of the community. They taught them how to embroider and spent time talking, learning and worshiping our Lord with these ladies. Each day they worked on building the church and by the week end the walls were erected. It was very hard for them to leave to come home. Patrice saw D.J. grow in so many ways during that week and we are all very very proud of him. It was an amazing week that opened their eyes to a whole new world. They have committed themselves to international missions and the need to spread the love of our Savior to those who are so faithfully praying and willing to learn and are so very gracious to allow them into their homes to talk about our Lord.
Sadly, DJ has conflicting schedules this summer and will not be returning. The good news, after much prayer, Jeremy, my brother, will be taking his place. Their trip this year to the Dominican Republic will be July 11th through July 19th. Their church is again partnering with World Servants and this year they are going to a community called San Cristobal. San Cristobal is a small improvised community with much need. It’s a perfect place to represent Christ to people in need of a Savior, sharing the Gospel and displaying the love of God to those in need, giving them hope for a better future.
They are asking for you to prayerfully consider partnering with them two ways on this mission trip. First, they are looking for people who will commit to pray for them as they prepare for the trip, while they are there, and when they return home. Secondly, they are in need of people to support them financially. Last year Patrice sent a similar letter and the outpour of love and financial support was truly remarkable. This year, again she is asking for support. This trip will cost them around $1650.00 each. If you would like to make a donation to support this life changing commitment that they have embarked on please visit her blog at the link on the top and bottom of my post she has a paypal account set up or a really neat idea in which you buy a brick with an inscription on it but she explains it better.
If you have any questions about the mission trip that they are going on, you can go on the World Servants website at www.worldservants.org for more information. Please pray for them and the commitment that the Lord has laid before them as they prepare for another life-changing event and for the lives that they may touch.
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A ‘prolific offender’ with 110 previous convictions has been released on bail.
Adam Raymond McDaid, of Anderson Crescent, Limavady, is charged with disorderly behaviour and possessing Diazepam.
The charges relate to an alleged incident on October 30.
Derry Magistrate’s Court heard allegations that police were called to a disturbance in the Glenbank Road area in the early hours of that morning.
It was reported a person had been making a lot of noise for more than an hour.
Officers saw McDaid on the roof of a shed in his grandfather’s property. When challenged by police the 20-year-old jumped off the shed and ran off, allegedly shouting ‘what the f*** do you want? F*** off.’
Police advised him to moderate his behaviour, however it is alleged he continued to shout abuse at the officers and was arrested.
The court heard allegations police found 20 blue tablets during a search of the defendant and he said ‘f*** they’re my blues, f*** sake’.
Following his arrest, officers discovered McDaid had breached Crown Court bail by not signing weekly at his local police station.
During interview, McDaid claimed he was on his grandfather’s shed roof to ‘protect it from people who had surrounded it and were hiding in the shadows’.
When questioned about the suspected Diazepam, the 20-year-old allegedly told the officers he was ‘surprised there were so few left’.
Opposing bail an investigating officer said McDaid is ‘so well known to the court. To say he is a recidivist is an understatement. He is as prolific as he could be’.
The office told the court he has ‘no doubt’ if released on bail the defendant will re-offend and ‘be back before the court within days’.
Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley told the court it is accepted McDaid has ‘quite an appalling record’.
He urged the court to give the 20-year-old ‘one chance on bail and if he fails there is only one place he can go’.
District Judge Barney McElholm said he agreed with the police officer that if he released McDaid ‘he will commit further offences. He has been doing that since he was 11’.
The judge said for someone of the defendant’s age to have 110 previous convictions is ‘quite startling’.
However, he agreed to grant bail and warned McDaid if there is any breach he will be remanded in custody.
The 20-year-old was released on his own bail of £500 to appear in court again on November 26.
McDaid is banned from consuming alcohol or non-prescribed drugs and must abide by a curfew.
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2018-08-20T13:08:47Z
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National Night Out culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August.
National Night Out is about building a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
- Special Guests
Join us! This event will be held outside and masks will be required, per city guidelines.
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MXNXPXLY FAMILY Presents The Release of MXNXPXLY MAYHEM The Mixtape @mxnxpxly_family
MXNXPXLY FAMILY presents John Jigg$ x Rockwelz x M.O.U.F “MXNXPXLY MAYHEM” The Mixtape, available now for download on all digital music outlets.
The mixtape holds justice to its name and is rousing mayhem across all New York boroughs, and gaining full speed momentum on the east coast.
The trio that makes up the family are New York emcees and producers John Jigg$, Rockwelz, and M.O.U.F. Each artist exhibits extensive world-wide accolades and solo success in both the Hip Hop scene and music industry. The trio has a history of collaborating with major artists and Hip Hop legends from EPMD to Wu, so naturally it was only a matter of time before these talented artists, business partners, and friends joined forces to manifest a movement like no other!
Although Jigg$, Rockwelz, and M.O.U.F are notorious for their New York gritty bars and lyrics, they have stepped out of their comfort zone to create a mixtape that all walks of life will collectively take in, relish, and instantly become fans of. Don’t be mistaken, the trio undeniably comes strong on the album with their gritty trademark, but also has a unique and impressive approach of “the streets meet the clubs”!
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2021-10-17T03:36:48Z
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Meet MMHS Board Member Karen Roumillat and learn why she loves Mandarin. Karen has deep roots in Mandarin, as she is the great-granddaughter of Walter and Edith Jones. She has served MMHS since the beginning, as Executive Director, President, Secretary, and currently as Vice-President, making more contributions than anyone can count.
“I chose this photo of the 1911 Store & Post Office because it’s where my magical memories began. I grew up in the former Billard House which was built in the late 1880s and stood behind the Store & Post Office. Walter Jones was my great grandfather and ‘Miss Aggie’ was my great aunt. Walter Jones immigrated from England to this country in the late 1800s and began working at the store that was located on the St. Johns River. In 1911, he had this building built at the corner of Mandarin and Brady Roads. Following his death in 1928, his daughter, Agnes, became Mandarin’s first and only Postmistress and operated the store and post office until she retired in 1964.
The 1911 Store & Post Office was a gathering place for the people of Mandarin at that time and the mail delivery was anxiously awaited. I waited with other schoolchildren for Bus #11 to arrive and take us to school at Loretto Elementary. On the return trip home, we would always head into the store for a favorite snack. I remember the big jar of fill pickles that were on the counter and always looked forward to a cold drink.
The store was also a Greyhound Bus stop for adults who took that bus to Jacksonville, either for their jobs or a day of shopping in the big city. I remember sitting on the outside bench and having wonderful conversations with Fannie Brown and others. The store closed in 1964 when Miss Aggie retired. It was leased as a few businesses and then rented for a while as a private residence until it was restored in 1998.
Today, the building is owned by the Mandarin Community Club and generously leased to the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society to operate as a museum. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides its visitors an opportunity to step back in time and remember the essence of old Mandarin.”
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A couple of weeks ago I talked about Best Practices and how it was important to understand why that something was best practice.
Well another aspect to take from that post was the importance of knowing; if you do not know something, then it is important for you to learn it.
That being said something that I did not know, but recently learned, was that there is nothing stopping a Primary Key from also being a Foreign Key.
there is nothing stopping a Primary Key from also being a Foreign Key
When you think about it, this lack of knowledge came from incorrect assumptions. You read Primary KEY and Foreign KEY and you think to yourself, well they are both keys aren’t they? Same thing.
That is the trap that I fell down and the trap is not knowing and making invalid assumptions. So let’s hopefully help you with knowing what the differences between them are.
First let’s create our tables:
— Create our Foo and Bar table.
IF OBJECT_ID(N’dbo.Bar’, N’U’) IS NOT NULL
DROP TABLE dbo.Bar;
IF OBJECT_ID(N’dbo.Foo’, N’U’) IS NOT NULL
DROP TABLE dbo.Foo;
CREATE TABLE dbo.Foo
FooID int IDENTITY(1, 1) NOT NULL
CONSTRAINT [PK_dbo_Foo] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED,
CREATE TABLE dbo.Bar
CONSTRAINT [PK_dbo_Bar] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED,
CONSTRAINT [FK_dbo_Bar_dbo_Foo] FOREIGN KEY (BarID)
REFERENCES dbo.Foo (FooID)
— Declare our holding table.
DECLARE @FooIDs TABLE (FooID int);
— Insert into Foo.
INSERT INTO dbo.Foo (FooValue)
— Gather the new ID’s from foo.
OUTPUT inserted.FooID INTO @FooIDs (FooID)
SELECT LEFT(NEWID(), 8) FROM sys.all_objects;
— Insert Foo’s ID into the Bar table.
INSERT INTO dbo.Bar (BarID, BarValue)
SELECT FooID, RIGHT(NEWID(), 8) FROM @FooIDs;
— Select our tables.
SELECT * FROM dbo.Foo;
SELECT * FROM dbo.Bar;
Primary Keys (PK)
a column or combination of columns that contain values that uniquely identify each row in the table
A Primary key is a column or combination of columns that contain values that uniquely identify each row in the table.
That’s it; it just has to uniquely identify the row.
…btw you are going to hear the word “unique” a lot with regard to Primary keys…
Now there are other types of keys that can do the same (Surrogate Keys, Composite Keys, Unique Keys, Alternate Keys, etc) but these are outside the scope of this post.
So if we attempt to insert another record into our Primary Key column/column combo that violates this unique, identifying property, we’re going to have a bad time.
We have to use IDENTITY_INSERT syntax because I’ve created the tables using IDENTITY and, if we were to insert a record into the identity column without turning IDENITY_INSERT on first, then another error pops up before the PK violation error that we want.
However, if we were to create our table without specifying the Primary Key constraint then the above insert would work and you would have duplicate entries populating your table, silently and deadly.
Foreign Keys (FK)
a column or combination of columns that is used to establish and enforce a link between the data in two tables to control the data that can be stored in the foreign key table
A Foreign key is a column or combination of columns that is used to establish and enforce a link between the data in two tables to control the data that can be stored in the foreign key table.
That’s it; it just has to establish and enforce a link between data.
If we try to violate this link, SQL Server will throw a different error and not let us.
Yet if we were to create our table without specifying our Foreign key, then there would be no real link between our tables. So if our business depends on a record not being in Bar without being in Foo and we don’t have a constraint specified to that extent…
Unfortunately, I’m hard pressed to think of a way you can ensure this.
In fact, I don’t even like the above definition for Foreign keys as it states that two tables are necessary for a Foreign key constraint when only one is needed:
IF OBJECT_ID(N’dbo.HR’, N’U’) IS NOT NULL
DROP TABLE dbo.HR;
CREATE TABLE dbo.HR
CONSTRAINT [PK_dbo_HR] PRIMARY KEY CLUSTERED,
FirstName varchar(20) NOT NULL,
SurName varchar(20) NOT NULL,
ManagerID int NULL
CONSTRAINT [FK_EmployeeID_Manager_ID] FOREIGN KEY
REFERENCES dbo.HR (EmployeeID)
— Check for foreign key
SELECT * FROM sys.foreign_keys WHERE [parent_object_id] = OBJECT_ID(‘dbo.HR’);
— Check for primary key
SELECT * FROM sys.key_constraints WHERE [parent_object_id] = OBJECT_ID(‘dbo.HR’);
— Check for everything.
If you check the two definitions for Primary key and Foreign key you’ll see that, even though they are both called keys, they serve two different purposes; namely identifying rows and enforcing links.
And those two purposes are not mutually exclusive!
A column/column combo that identifies a row can also be used to enforce a link back to another table (or itself, as shown above with Foreign keys).
The assumption, that if you were one then you couldn’t be the other, was incorrect. If your business rules call for it, don’t let a column being one type of key stop it from being the other.
Let’s not go to C to get to B
You may be thinking that this is a lot of hassle and that’s not an unfair thought.
Why not just not declare any key constraints and let the data fall as they may?
I will admit that is a fair bit of effort to constantly define and declare the different key constraints when creating tables, especially as Developers are focused on efficiency, but it is worth it!
Now, while the following appears to hold true for any foreign key constraint (I haven’t finished testing yet), I found these while testing the above so I’m going to include them here.
SQL Server loves primary key and foreign key constraints.
A primary key gets a unique index created on it to enforce that it is unique and, since it has an index placed upon it, it can be used to speed up query selection.
A foreign key is special though as it forces a constraint and the query optimiser can use these constraints to take certain shortcuts 🙂
Query Optimizer (QO) Examples
— Join our tables
SELECT F.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
SELECT B.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
Thanks to our constraint the QO knows that if something were to exist in Bar, it must be in Foo and, since we are not selecting or ordering anything from Foo, it straight up ignores it.
Less reads, less IO; in general all around better performance.
Does this work with other joins though?
Like above, with for something to exist in Bar it must exist in Foo, see if you can figure out why the QO figures it is safe to ignore some joins.
SELECT F.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] LEFT JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
SELECT B.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] LEFT JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
SELECT F.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] RIGHT JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
SELECT B.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] RIGHT JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
SELECT F.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] FULL OUTER JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
SELECT B.* FROM dbo.Foo AS [F] FULL OUTER JOIN dbo.Bar AS [B] ON F.FooID = B.BarID;
The “SET operators” (UNION, UNION ALL, INTERSECT, EXCEPT) act a bit differently.
I’ll let you take a look at them yourself though.
There is a lot that I have yet to learn about SQL Server, in fact that is the main reason that I created this blog; so I could read back on these posts sometime in the future and smile at my ignorance.
Hopefully the main aspect that I take from this post though is that it is okay not to know something as long as you have the desire and the initiative to learn.
Oh, and a Primary Key can be a Foreigh Key too. 🙂
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John Kelly Winds Up His Memorably Tragicomic Performance Piece on Governors Island
The foreshadowing of Jarrod Beck‘s masterfully surreal, decaying, apocalyptic steampunk set design for John Kelly‘s latest performance piece, Love of a Poet, intimated a cruelly ominous fate for its protagonist. Based on Robert Schumann’s Dichterliebe song cycle setting of lovelorn Heinrich Heine poems, Kelly’s piece is a grimly tragicomic study in self-absorption. In typical multimedia fashion, Kelly employed projections of an alter ego of sorts, ghostly images of a girl strolling through a black-and-white Blair Witch-style set, left and right of the stage while he sang and performed the suite with his usual nuance, operatic flair and lithely muscular grace.
Pianist Christopher Cooley opened with blackly menacing, minimalist motives, building to an aptly murky, riveting ambience from which Kelly arose, literally, from flat on his back, just beyond the sold-out crowd’s sightline. From there the two worked a dynamically rich tension, both singer and pianist sometimes veering into rubato, each following the other, raising the level of angst and fullscale alienation.
Kelly is an artist who likes to push himself to the limits of how he portrays a character, both physically and on an emotional level, and this performance was no exception. Tragic historical figures are favorites of his. This interpretation of the doomed poet offered suspense – was he going to bury himself alive, drown himself, stab himself, all of the above, or survive it all? – as well as Kelly’s signature wry humor. A brief, anachronistic bit involving a laptop was irresistibly funny. Even more so was the suite’s most vaudevillian number, a blackly droll little song whose gist was, in case any of you think that all this nonstop heartbreak is funny, it happens every day…and it’s gonna happen to you! There was a physical element to that which made it all the more priceless, but it’s too good to give away. Throughout the piece, Kelly worked from the soaring top to the eerily resonant bottom of his famously vast vocal range, singing in both the original German as well as in English, cautiously and then frantically weighing just how much torment an artist can take…or simply subject himself to.
Originally written to be performed at what is now the Governors Island ferry terminal, at the Battery, this new set took advantage of its new digs in the performance space on the lower level of the building just to the right of the Manhattan ferry landing on the island itself. The audience whisked themselves in, slowly, single file, being made to wade through gusty sheets of plastic. Was this more eerie foreshadowing? An immersive prelude to the struggle of the poor poet to maintain his santity?
Yesterday’s performance here was the final one, at least for now, although there are several other intriguing upcoming concerts on Governors Island, including the world premiere of a new large-scale composition by Serena Jost and Matthew Robinson for fifty-piece cello orchestra, outdoors on July 25 at 3 PM outdoors at the southwest corner of Fort Jay.
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Why hold an album release party in an aquarium? Why not? L: Paul Malström, explorer of worlds both known and unknown; R: James Spectrum, Baron of Sealand.
Anyway, when recording new music, we only have two rules:
1. If it sounds like a sample, it sounds good.
2. The more work you put into a sound or recording, the more you will like it.
— "Pepe Deluxé Album Companion II"
Pepe Deluxé is a band.
It was formed in Helsinki, Finland, by Jari "James Spectrum" Salo, Vellu "DJ Slow" Maurola, and Tomi "JA-Jazz" Castrén in 1996. DJ Slow left in 2001, and JA-Jazz left in 2008. Multi-instrumentalist Paul Malmström (a New York-based Swedish expatriate) began collaborating with the band in 2003, and officially joined in 2008.
Initially, PD's sound was a sample-heavy fusion of big beat and trip-hop, with traces of psychedelic rock and 60's camp. Over time, the influence of big beat and trip-hop diminished, while that of psych rock increased. Furthermore, PD began recording all the parts of their songs themselves, but constructed their songs to fool listeners into thinking they still used samples.
- Three Times a Player EP (1998) Independent demo
- Super Sound (1999)
- Woman in Blue EP (1999)
- Super Sound EP (1999)
- "Before You Leave" single (2001)
- Beatitude (2003)
- "Salami Fever" single (2003)
- "Girl!" single (2003)
- "Ask for a Kiss" single (2003)
- "Lying Peacefully" single (2004)
- Spare Time Machine (2007)
- "Pussy Cat Rock" single (2007)
- "Mischief of Cloud Six" single (2007)
- "Go for Blue" single (2007)
- "Forgotten Knights" single (2008)
- Queen of the Wave (2012)
- "The Storm" single (2011)
- "A Night and a Day" single (2012)
- "Go Supersonic" single (2012)
- "My Flaming Thirst" single (2012)
Provides examples of:
- Deliberately Monochrome: For the "Go Supersonic" music video, the scenes in the real world are black and white, while the hallucination is in color.
- Driving a Desk: Taken up to 11 in the "Go Supersonic" video. The camera is far enough back to see that all the "racers" are sitting in chairs, in front of a projected backdrop... yet the chairs still move as if they were go-karts.
- Everything Is an Instrument: They build a lot of their own instruments, including one that plays an entire cave.
- Forbidden Fruit: "Super Sonic Sound System": Drawer #9 "is factory sealed, and cannot be opened under any circumstances."
- Magical Computer: The "Super Sonic Sound System"'s mainframe isn't just capable of separating music channels and mixing on the fly—it can literally change the genre of a song during playback.
- Mushroom Samba: The majority of the "Go Supersonic" video is the characters' collective hallucination after drinking the hottest coffee the shop offers.
- Klatchian Coffee:
- In the "Go Supersonic" video, drinking the Supersonic-sized "Hot Sauce" causes the characters to hallucinate wildly.
- In the "A Night and a Day" video, the coffee causes the previously-stoic Yol Gurro to dance wildly, shoot laser bolts from his feet, and fly.
- PD consider the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s to be the golden age of pop music, and use genuinely vintage recording equipment (in many cases, using the actual mixers, pre-amplifiers, or tape decks that their musical heroes used) to achieve the sound of that era.
- The "A Night and a Day" and "Super Sonic Sound System" videos are very convincing pastiches of kitschy 60s TV, with the appropriate video quality (or lack thereof), to boot.
- Spare Time Machine was recorded on a cassette.
- Sampling: PD stopped using samples because they felt licensing was too much of a hassle, but they like the sampling aesthetic so much that they take every effort to make their completely original songs sound like they were built from samples.
- Staggered Zoom: Every time Annabelle says "Super! Sonic! Sound! System!"
- Synchro Vox: Used in the videos for "The Mischief of Cloud Six" and "Pussy Cat Rock". The latter is interesting in that the actor's mouth is superimposed over live-action footage of an animatronic cat doll.
- Wingding Eyes: Glowing neon X's indicate death in the "Go Supersonic" video.
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So then I got this idea about driving a cheesecake truck, Because I figured at the end of the day I could take some of the leftover cheesecakes home, And I love cheesecake. So I went to the cheesecake company, And they asked me if I could drive a truck, And I said yes and they said you're hired. So the next day I got in the truck with all the cheesecakes, And I drove about a block and I just had to have a cheesecake. So I pulled over and I opened the trunk and I got a cheesecake, And I also took one for later, And I took one for my friend Farmboy, And I took one to bring home, And by that time I had eaten one of the cheesecakes. So I took another one. Then I figured I might as well stop at my house to drop off all the cheesecakes. So I take five cakes to eat on the way, And I drive another block and a half to my house. Now it's lunchtime so I eat ten cheesecakes and a cheesecake for desert. I should point out by the way that all of these cheesecakes were very delicious. Anyway, I decided that the only thing to do would be to eat all the rest of the cheesecakes and hide the truck somewhere and leave town. And I miss everybody a lot, But I'm not really sorry, Because they were very delicious cheesecakes.
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This Thursday, September 25, the band Country Rock Association is hosting a benefit performance for the Seattle Humane Society at Big Daddy’s Place in Woodinville. Country Rock Association is a group of four professional musicians, dedicated to bringing “Rock to Country,” according to bass player Chris Ferguson. “[It’s] all about the party,” he says, “great songs, big sound and exciting performances.”
Country Rock Association’s playlist includes the music of Big and Rich, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Brooks and Dunn and many other popular artists. In addition to the benefit performance volunteers from the Seattle Humane Society will be on hand discussing the mission of the organization, accepting donations and selling logo merchandise. But mostly the night is about having a great time.
Ferguson says that doing a benefit for the Seattle Humane Society was a no brainer for the guys in the band. “Everyone has a pet,” he says. “Big Daddy G [George, the drummer] has a dog named, Dallas, that is a big, old, friendly dog. F-bomb [Frank, the guitarist] has cats in his household and Vegas [Vince, the vocalist] has a dog.” Ferguson, whose nickname is ‘The Professor,’ – lives with a cat, “who thinks he’s a dog.”
The band did a benefit in the summer of 2007, at the Skagit County Fair, for an event called “Horse Around Days,” that vividly demonstrated to the them the power their music has. “That experience helped us realize the value we could bring to causes that needed help…It was an obvious choice to support the Seattle Humane Society.”
Events like this can have a big impact. “The Seattle Humane Society is always honored,” says CEO Brenda Barnette, “when a group like the Country Rock Association decides to hold a benefit to help us save more animals’ lives and to bring people and pets together. We appreciate the money that is raised and also the opportunity to bring orphaned animals to the attention of great people who love County Rock and pets!”
The music starts at 9 p.m. Big Daddy’s Place is at 17626 140th Ave. N.E. in Woodinville (close to the Towne Center), and there is no cover charge. Visit Country Rock Association’s webpage and myspace page to hear samples of their music and learn more about the band. It should be a great night for everyone – especially for the animals.
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Temperatures in Taipei reached a new summer high, climbing to 38.3°C yesterday, the Central Weather Bureau said.
The bureau said the high occurred at 11:38am and it was the fourth-hottest day in the city’s recorded history. The highest temperature ever recorded was 38.6°C — occurring in 1921, 2004 and 2010.
The highest temperature in Taiwan was recorded in Taitung County on May 9, 2004, when the mercury hit 40.2°C during a foehn wind.
The new record came only a day after the capital saw a high of 37.6°C on Monday.
Aside from Taipei, highs reached 33.9°C in Chiayi, 33.2°C in Greater Kaohsiung and 33.4°C in Yilan County.
The bureau’s temperature distribution map also showed that, except for the Central Mountain Range, the entire nation had day-time temperature readings exceeding 30°C.
Bureau forecaster Lin Pin-yu (林秉煜) said people in northern Taiwan are set to continue experiencing high temperatures until Friday.
Lin said that the chances of afternoon showers would be high in the northern, northeastern and central regions over the weekend, which could help drive down temperatures.
Meanwhile, the bureau forecast that mountainous areas would experience thundershowers today. Starting on Friday, chances of showers will also be high in southern Taiwan.
In related news, the Council of Labor Affairs dismissed media reports that the nation was considering giving workers a day off if it is struck by a heat wave.
Fu Huan-jan (傅還然), head of the Department of Labor Safety and Health, said guidelines regulating the work schedule for laborers working in high temperatures already exist.
Employers violating the guidelines could face a penalty of up to NT$150,000, he said.
Fu added that the council had indeed talked with the bureau and other government agencies last year about how to effectively prevent laborers suffering heat stroke.
However, he said the measures would not be executed by giving workers a day off when the nation is experiencing a heat wave.
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Ship Technology Global is back for another edition packed with technology news and industry analysis. In this issue, we explore how low-quality fuel blends might affect performance, find out more about a project to create a zero-emissions ship running on liquid hydrogen, and explain how Joe Biden could change the US shipping industry.
Whether you are on a desktop, tablet or smartphone, you can read the magazine for free online.
In this issue
Scrubbing emissions in shipping with Daphne Technology
The shipping industry facilitates much of the world’s trade but also contributes significantly to global emissions. Andrew Tunnicliffe speaks with Daphne Technology’s CEO Mario Michan about how innovations in scrubber technologies could play a huge role in decarbonising shipping, and how future-proofing vessels is now becoming essential.
Debate: should shipping be regulated regionally or globally?
Several industry stakeholders at 2020’s virtual Global Maritime Forum claimed that greater regional regulation of the shipping industry would help speed up its decarbonisation process. But is taking power away from international regulators such as the International Maritime Organization really the answer? Ilaria Grasso Macola and Adele Berti explore both sides of the debate.
Using real-time data to cut emissions with ZeroNorth
Earlier this year Maersk Tankers launched a spin-off technology company called ZeroNorth, which uses real-time data to provide insights on a vessel’s performance optimisation and help it save fuel and reduce emissions. Adele Berti caught up with CEO Søren Meyer to find out more.
Brexit and fishing: how could issues over channel rights affect UK ports?
As the Brexit deadline approaches, the UK and the EU are still stuck in a stalemate over the issue of fishing rights in the English Channel. Adele Berti asks: what makes fishing so important, and how could the outcome of negotiations affect British ports?
Should shippers be concerned about low-sulphur fuel quality?
The Covid-19 pandemic and consequent drop in jet fuel demand have made diesel and kerosene a popular fuel option for shipping’s very low-sulphur blends. However, some shipowners have found issues with these blends, especially when it comes to quality. Ilaria Grasso Macola investigates this problem and the wider issues of fuel blend quality since the International Maritime Organization’s sulphur cap came into place in 2020.
Regeneration and rejuvenation at the historic Port of Djibouti
With a ceremony held on 8 October, the Djibouti Government inaugurated a regeneration project to turn the historical Port of Djibouti into the East Africa International Special Business Zone over six phases. Ilaria Grasso Macola takes a look at what the project is all about and what the port will look like in the future.
HySHIP: inside Europe’s flagship hydrogen ship demonstrator project
Led by global shipping firm Wilhelmsen, the HySHIP project plans to build a zero-emission prototype vessel running on liquid green hydrogen, which it aims to promote as a viable maritime fuel option in Europe. Julian Turner gets the lowdown from Wilhelmsen VP special projects Per Brinchmann.
What will Joe Biden’s election mean for shipping?
As the start of a new era in US politics hoves into view, Adele Berti takes a look at how the next President of the United States could impact the maritime industry.
As Covid-19 vaccines are deployed worldwide, we ask: what role will shipping play in their distribution, and will this require investment in new technologies?
We speak to Høglund Marine Solutions about the challenges involved with integrating automation with existing container hardware, and find out more about the ethos behind maritime safety specialist RightShip’s rating system for shipping sustainability.
Focusing on the UK, we highlight what barriers remain to the use of autonomous ships, find out why the UK’s Port of Tyne is setting a green example for other ports to follow, and explore the future of shipbuilding in the country after Brexit.
We also ask key questions about the Port of Rotterdam as it strives to become the ‘smartest port in the world’ and find out how maritime careers will change in the wake of Covid-19.
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The heterodimeric nuclear factor 90/nuclear factor 45 complex (NF90/NF45) binds nucleic acids and it is a multifunctional regulator of gene expression. the HPV E6 and mobile E6AP proteins. We examined the hypothesis that pathway is controlled by NF90/NF45 therefore. Certainly depletion of NF90 attenuated the manifestation of E6 RNA and inhibited transcription through the HPV early promoter uncovering Rabbit Polyclonal to MARCH2. a new part for NF90/NF45 in HPV gene manifestation. The transcription inhibition was mainly in addition to the reduced amount of P-TEFb amounts due to NF90 depletion. In keeping with p53 derepression NF90/NF45-depleted HeLa cells displayed elevated PARP susceptibility and cleavage to camptothecin-induced apoptosis. We conclude that high-risk strains of HPV make use of the mobile NF90/NF45 complicated for viral E6 manifestation in contaminated cervical carcinoma cell lines. Disturbance with NF90/NF45 function could help out with managing cervical carcinoma. mutations the majority of which result in inactivation from the protein’s DNA binding function and invite continuing cell proliferation. p53 can bind to MDM2 which interacts using its activation site and prevents it from activating downstream genes. MDM2 also features like a ubiquitin-protein ligase focusing on p53 for degradation from the proteasome (3 6 7 9 10 Viral disease can be a demanding event that induces p53 creation (11 12 Many DNA infections that have the to trigger cell change encode protein that bind and inactivate p53 (6). The SV40 T-antigen and adenovirus E1B-55K proteins sequester p53 in nonfunctional complexes whereas the human being papilloma disease (HPV) E6 proteins directs p53 towards the proteasome for degradation (6 13 HPV can be a little non-enveloped dsDNA disease that establishes effective attacks in stratified epithelium of pores and skin and mucous membranes. High-risk HPVs notably HPV-16 and -18 are implicated in the introduction of intrusive cervical carcinomas. Generally in most major cervical carcinomas and cell lines founded from them such as for example HeLa and SiHa HPV DNA can be built-into the cell genome and expresses HPV E6 and E7 proteins. These viral protein are in charge of the malignant change of fibroblasts and keratinocytes (14-17). Nuclear element 90 (NF90) can be a nucleic acidity binding proteins that forms a heterodimeric complicated with nuclear element 45 (NF45) (18). These protein are products from the interleukin enhancer-binding element-3 and -2 genes and isoform and many additional protein and regulates mobile gene SB939 manifestation at several amounts. It’s been implicated in DNA SB939 rate of metabolism (19 20 transcription (21 22 translation (23 24 RNA export (25 26 and microRNA biogenesis (27) and in the replication and gene manifestation of several infections (28-34). NF90 consists of two dsRNA-binding domains and an RGG theme with nucleic acidity binding ability; a bipartite nuclear localization sign and a nuclear export sign which promote nucleo-cytoplasmic shuttling; and a DZF site encompassing a NF45 homology site essential for NF45 binding (18 35 36 NF90 is basically nuclear during interphase (37) and its own phosphorylation correlates with nucleo-cytoplasmic translocation (38-40). The balance of SB939 NF90 and NF110 can be controlled by NF45 a shorter-lived proteins that also participates in multiple mobile features (18 19 22 41 In mice knockout from the gene leads to prenatal (42) or perinatal (43) lethality because of muscle tissue degeneration apoptosis and respiratory system failing (43). mice exhibited an ～50% reduction in p21 RNA and a related decrease in p21 proteins in neonatal skeletal muscle tissue (43). Relationships between NF90 as well as the p21 SB939 3′UTR recommended rules via mRNA balance (43) in keeping with additional reviews of NF90-mRNA 3′UTR relationships (23 24 44 In HeLa cells depletion of either NF90 or NF45 by RNA disturbance slows cell development and qualified prospects to a multinucleated phenotype (18 19 These observations led us to examine the result of NF90/NF45 knockdown on p21 manifestation in HeLa cells. As opposed to findings with mice we noticed that depletion of NF45 or NF90 the expression of p21. Up-regulation occurred in both mRNA and proteins amounts. Concomitantly the amount of p53 protein increased although p53 mRNA levels were unchanged significantly. We discovered that the upsurge in p21 manifestation would depend on p53 which the elevation of p53 manifestation in response to NF90/NF45 depletion is fixed to HPV-infected cervical.
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Steve Russell - Staff Photographer - @RussellPhotos
Psst, I have a secret.
I think, no, I know that out of the four skating disiplines Men's, Women's, Pairs and Ice Dance, my favourite to photograph would have to be.......
It's strange, I never knew until this part week. But after a steady dose of figure skating, practices, short program and free skate, I can honestly say, Ice Dancing was my favourite to shoot.
I found a lot of the skating a little repetitious, especially the Men's and Women's programs. Outside of where on the ice the elements like jumps and spins occur, they all kind of look the same. Photographers love athletes that being a little variation to table.
While ice dance might lack those face distorting triples and quads and the insanely high launches of ladies into the rafters of arena, Ice dance does offer something that photographers crave.
Like the other disiplines, there is a number of required elements, but it seems that most teams are able to put their own spin on many of the lifts. What the event lacks in explosive action it makes up for it in inventive ways to hoist a person into the air or glide across the ice.
I'm still not exactly 100 percent sure what a twizzle is, but I do know that I like shooting ice dance!
Spain's Sara Hurtado and Adria Diaz glide across the ice in a matrix like lift during the Ice Dance Free Skate program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships at Budweiser Gardens in London.
Isabella Tobias and Davidas Stagiunas of Lithuania.
Sara Hurtado and Adrria Diaz of Spain spin.
This pair might be the reason why I like shooting Ice dance so much. Germany Nelli Zhiganshina and Alexander Gazsi perform a Zombie inspired program.
German's Nelli Zhiganshina and Alexander Gazsi glide across the ice in one of five lifts.
Alexander Gazsi shows one of the other reasons shooting ice dance is fun as he chases Nelli Zhiganshina across the ice, both partners in ice dance are very good at facial expressions throughout their routine.
Germany's Nelli Zhiganshina and Alexander Gazsi finish their routine dead tired! Sorry!
Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirer begin their routine.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirer, ice dancers have their own variations of the death spiral.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirer skate towards the end of their routine.
Elana Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov of Russia do their routine to the music of The Ghost.
Elana Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov of Russia glide to the finale.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates of USA skate to Dr. Zhivago.
Canada's Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje spin by. Weaver broke her ankle in December and just got back onto skates two weeks ago.
Canada's Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje celebrate their skate, they would end up finishing fifth.
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir skate in their hometown.
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir glide to the music from Carmen.
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir do one of four lifts in their routine.
Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir skate to the finish of their routine.
Meryl Davis and Charlie White from the USA would win the gold medal with their Notre Dame routine.
Ekaterina Bobrova and Dmitri Soloview of Russia would win the bronze medal.
Kexin Zhang of China spins during the Women's Free Skate program at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.
Italy's Vantentina Marchei holds her skate during a spin.
American Gracie Gold ties her skates before her program.
Japan's Akiko Suzuki competes to the music from O by Cirque du Soliel.
Flexible Akiko Suzuki from Japan spins to the music from O by Cirque du Soliel.
France's Mae Berenice Meite does one of seven jump combinations in her routine.
China's Zijun Li competes to the music from "Sleeping Beauty"
Japan's Kanako Murakami.
Italy's Carolina Kostner had a nose bleed just before the star of her program.
Italy's Carolina Kostner holds her nose through her first spin. She had a nose bleed before the start of her program. Leaving some blood on the ice she would win silver in the Women's Free Skate.
Japan's Mao Asada would win bronze with her rendition of Swan Lake.
Fourth after the short program, Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond falls during the Women's Free Skate program.
Kaetlyn Osmond would finish eigth overall, her top 10 result will give Canada two spots in women's skating in the Sochi Olympics.
Yuna Kim from South Korea would win gold in the Women's Figure Skating.
Pictures from Day One, Men's and Pairs Short Program.
Pictures from Day Two, Women's and Ice Dance Short Program
Pictures from Day Three, Chan wins Gold, Duhamel & Radford win Bronze.
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The flute and the guitar are often said to be excellent companions, probably because they are not similar in tone quality, but they are complementary. It is the balance of harmonics that determines the tone. It is also called overtones. The music, accompanied by guitar and played with flute melody, creates an acoustic sound so rich in tone that it is hard to believe that there are only two instruments. Let’s take a look at why.
Waveform of Flute and Guitar
First, let’s compare the waveform of a flute sound to that of a guitar sound. For reference, let’s also compare it with the waveform of a sine wave.
All of the waveforms are for C5, which is a C note in the middle register.
The top one is a sine wave form. It has an exact simple wave shape.
In the middle is the waveform of the flute sound. The shape changes slightly due to the overlap of other harmonics waves, but I think it is close to a sine wave. I think it is probably the closest to a sine wave among musical instruments. (Ocarina and recorder are also close.)
At the bottom is the waveform of the guitar sound. It’s a complicated waveform. This is what happens when various harmonics waves are mixed together. The waveform is quite far from a sine wave. But when you listen to it, you can tell that it is the same pitch. The human ear is amazing.
I mentioned at the beginning that tone is determined by the balance of harmonics. Let me explain this in terms of frequency spectrum.
First, the spectrum of a sine wave, which is a wave of a single frequency, so in the above example, only C5 (523 Hz) has the intensity of the spectrum.
The frequency spectrum of a flute is similar to the spectrum of a sine wave, but it contains some harmonics. But basically, the spectrum of C5, the reference frequency, can be made stronger.
In contrast, the frequency spectrum of the guitar has an overall spread in the intensity of the various harmonics, and the spectrum seems to be rolling and spreading out horizontally.
I believe that the combination of this vertically sharp flute and the horizontally gentle guitar creates an ensemble that is both expansive and sharp.
The horizontal axis is the frequency. Only the pitch of the harmonic overtone is written. In this example, for the reference note of C5, we have the following harmonics.
- 2nd Harmonics（C6) C
- 3rd Harmonics（G6) G
- 4th Harmonics（C7）C
- 5th Harmonics（E7）E
There are of course more than 6th harmonics, but I’ve simplified it. Basically, harmonics of frequencies are integer multiples of the reference frequency.
I was actually going to post a Fourier transform diagram, but since there are components other than orthogonal frequencies, it was difficult to understand (especially for guitars), so I made an image diagram.
The lowest note of the flute is C4 (about 261 Hz), which is the note of C on the third fret of the fifth string on the guitar. Therefore, when the flute is playing a low note, the frequency will be overlapped by the chord playing in the low position. Therefore, when the flute is playing low notes, I try to play the guitar gently and conservatively with arpeggios.
Flute and Guitar Ensemble
The lowest note of the flute is C4 (about 261 Hz), which is the note C on the third fret of the fifth string on the guitar. Therefore, when the flute is playing on a low note, the frequency is covered even when playing chords in the low position. Therefore, I try to play the guitar gently and modestly with arpeggios, etc. where the flute is playing in a low position.
There are various sheet music for flute and guitar ensembles, but they are all classical pieces. Among them, I was curious about this one,
It is ensemble sheet music for flute and guitar, but there are quite a few Jazz Standard tunes such as Fly me to the moon, Ipanema, etc. If you like Jazz and Bossa Nova, this series is very good.
I hope you can feel the possibilities of the flute and guitar.
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Cancer is the second cause of death in the developed world with 2, 645, 000 estimated deaths/year. Due to the wide variety of cancer types, stages and locations, there is no unified approach to treatment. Cancer therapy still relies on a wide variety of techniques. Traditional treatment options are surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. New treatment approaches based on local tumor ablation have lately received much attention from the medical community.
Ablation techniques rely on the principle that the tumor is not removed (like in a surgical resection) but rather destroyed in place. The necrotic tumor is then disposed off by the body immune system, leaving only some scar tissue.
Several ablation methods have been developed, differing in the means to destroy the tumorous cells. The most widely used ablation methods are:
Minimally invasive therapies
A common trait of these ablation therapies is the limited invasiveness of the procedure hence their qualification as « minimally invasive ». Indeed, most ablation therapies rely on the insertion of a needle-like applicator into the body either through the skin (percutaneous) or through a vessel (intra vascular) resulting in a very well tolerated intervention, often performed on an outpatient basis.
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Why we still love Lucy - 50 years later
PASADENA, CALIF. — On the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking comedy, "I Love Lucy," TV's first and arguably greatest comedienne continues to point the way for today's comedy writers, even as they try to grapple with the events of Sept. 11.
During the tense days of hearings by the House UnAmerican Activities Committee a half century ago, Lucille Ball was branded a communist by Sen. Joseph McCarthy. William Asher, who came on as a director for the show in its second year, says the day the headline came out, the decision was made to cancel that evening's show.
"Those days were very scary, and we were afraid of violence and a variety of things that could happen," he says.
But when they couldn't reach CBS management to confirm the decision, the director and stars decided to go on. The audience was tense, says show editor Dan Cahn, but before the show Desi Arnaz "got out in front of that audience, and he wound up saying, 'The only thing that's red about Lucy is her hair, and we're not sure about that."
The audience broke into laughter, Mr. Cahn says. "The tension was relieved, and they put on a fabulous show," he adds. "We went to the dressing room, and Lucy was in tears. But they were a different kind of tears. It was an emotional release. And it was the beginning of the end of McCarthyism."
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of "I Love Lucy," the cable channel TV Land will launch a week-long Lucy marathon, beginning Monday with an episode that first aired exactly 50 years earlier on Oct. 15, 1951, "Lucy and Ethel Go to a Night Club." The show will open with the original animation used before the heart logo, which was added later for syndication.
Other comedies have run longer than Lucy's five years and 179 episodes, but none have matched its impact. It was the first TV sitcom to be filmed in front of a live audience using three cameras.
The show's writers say much of the innovation came from ignorance and youth, not necessarily vision.
"We were making up TV," says Madelyn Pugh-Davis, the only woman on the original team. "It was so long ago, and we thought you had to write 39 shows for the first season," she says, pointing out that this was true of the radio shows from which the writers had come. "We just wrote all the time; we didn't know any better. We didn't have any reruns or repeats because they said, 'Well, who would look at something if they've seen it before?' "
Male writers on the staff say the presence of a woman was helpful. "If we'd do something," says writer Bob Carroll Jr., "and we wanted to be sure Lucy would be OK, Madelyn would try it out. We would roll her up in a rug or put her in a chair."
Ball was legendary for her fearlessness with new ideas. "There were none that she refused," Carroll says. Ball would sing a sheep to sleep or work with a dog, a girl, or an elephant, Ms. Pugh-Davis says. There was nothing Ball wouldn't try, she says.
"She'd say, 'Is that funny?' And we'd say, 'Yeah, that's going to be real funny.' And she'd say, 'OK.' Never mind looking awful, blacking out her teeth, getting hit with mud. She never minded. And that gave us wonderful license. We could just think of anything because she would do it."
Not only would Ball join in the spirit of the joke, but she would improvise in ways that the writers say would complete a joke. Pugh-Davis recalls the episode in which Lucy works in a pizza shop, tossing pizza rounds in the window. "She got in the window and did it, and a crowd collected," she says. "She threw [the dough] up, and Ricky found out what she was doing," she says. "He came in and she saw him, and she let [the dough] fall on her head so she could hide. And the thing she added was, she made two little holes for her eyes."
Pugh-Davis says this pioneering show found that simple worked fine - unlike today's "reality" shows. "Sixteen contestants, 100 crew members, tons of equipment go to Borneo?" she asks. "All we had to do was [have Lucy] say, 'Ethel, if Ricky finds out I bought this, he'll kill me.' It was that simple. Much easier to do."
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I know lots of people hate the fact that Christmas stuff goes up earlier and earlier in stores every year. I happen to love Christmas, so this has never really bothered me. Any excuse to get the holiday started should be celebrated in my book. But even I was taken aback this past weekend when I rounded the corner of the Halloween section in Target and was met head-on with an entire row of Christmas lights and animated lawn reindeer. Mildly annoyed, but mainly delighted, I took the light display as a cue that it’s never too early, and I might as well take advantage of the toy sale going on two aisles over. Never you mind that this means I have to spend two extra months hiding said toys… the $10 savings was worth the potential security breach, right? (And yes, I know that the sinister marketers at Target knew I would do exactly that. Sneaky bastards!)
Later when we got home, I forced my family to watch ELF and cried at the end when the cast sang Santa Claus is Coming to Town, even as our boxes of Halloween decorations sat unopened in the other room.
It was wrong, I know, but it felt so right.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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The Demons of Constantinople – Snippet 11
Roger, Jennifer, Annabelle and Wilber watched as workmen with poles levered the newly modified barge onto greased wooden rails and slid it down into the river. It was thirty feet long with a flat area for the first twenty-two feet and an eight foot long, ten foot wide cabin in the back. The front had a liftable ramp that could carry Pucorl and was how he would drive onto and off the barge. The cabin in the back was eight feet tall with a slightly curved roof, so that rain would poor off. It had two eyes, one to either side, and there were a matching pair below the waterline, so that Joe Kraken could see the bottom of the river. Behind the eyes and in the back were the tentacles, eight thirty feet long, and two forty-five feet long. And they writhed as Joe was slid down the rails to the river.
A tentacle grabbed a bush and pulled it out of the ground, then tossed it away. Jennifer shuddered.
Once in the water, the tentacles were mostly hidden. The bases of the upper ones could be seen, but they quickly bent down into the water and the water roiled with their movement. Kraken Joe twisted about, using his tentacles to shift the barge back and forth, then pushed out into the middle of the river, scooted over to the far bank, and turned back. A tentacle came out of the water and grabbed a tree, then flexed, pushing the barge quickly down the river. Then the barge turned and crossed the river again. Back on this side, a tentacle grabbed a rock for purchase, and they could almost see that it was doing the same thing underwater.
Jennifer shuddered again. “Creepy.”
The next day, Joe Kraken was still learning his body configuration. Jennifer and Roger were aboard, sitting on the roof of the cabin. Jennifer was there to examine how her design was working. Roger was there in case someone wanted to take the barge away from Jennifer. The Danube was not the safe, policed river of the twenty-first century.
They were two miles downriver from Donauworth when one of the two longer tentacle came up out of the water and grabbed a cow. The cow was pulled against, which moved the barge, then was picked up and pulled beneath the river. Its subsequent fate was unclear because of the muddy water but almost certainly not good.
“Oh, that’s really creepy,” said Jennifer. She glared at Roger, standing next to her. “How do you know that . . . that thing won’t use one of us for a snack next time?”
“It’s not mine.” Roger was wondering the same thing himself. “Hey, Joe. You’re not supposed to eat the wildlife.”
Joe didn’t answer.
“Joe Kraken, answer me.” They knew that the kraken could hear them. It had microphones and speakers in the cabin and outside it, as well. The silence made him nervous. He didn’t want to be on a sea monster that had gone rogue.
He reached up and grabbed Themis. “Excuse me. Could we get a little help here?”
Whenever the titan wasn’t present in person, she could talk to Roger through the sword — and on those occasions she was something of a mind-reader.
<You needn’t worry. The kraken’s not all that smart, but he’s smart enough to know the difference between a person and an animal. He won’t harm anyone unless he is ordered to.>
“Ordered by who?”
<By the owner of its vehicle. Haven’t you been paying attention for the last almost a year? In this case, Pucorl owns his vehicle, so Pucorl is his master. I have some authority, since I created him with the help of my nephew, Poseidon.>
Roger was still not satisfied. “But that cow belonged to somebody. We’re not going to make ourselves real popular if our demon-possessed river barge is lunching on livestock and pets as we go along.”
<He won’t bother any animal clearly attached to a human. By a tether, a leash, whatever. If the animal’s not attached, you’ll have to instruct him not to eat it. And now, I’m busy. This is not important.>
And she was gone.
After Roger explained the gist of the conversation, Jennifer shook her head. “It’s still creepy. You’d better give the thing its instructions now, though, before we run across any more domestic munchies.”
“It’s not listening to me.”
“Then call Pucorl.”
“Why me?” He was practically whining by now.
“Never mind.” She called Pucorl. “Pucorl, you need to talk to your barge. It’s ignoring us. And it’s eating the local livestock.”
“Do I have to?” complained a deep fog horn of a voice through the external speakers, clearly in response to Pucorl’s instructions. But at least it was speaking though the
“Kraken,” said Roger. Then, in the vague hope that personalizing the creature might be of help, he asked, “Joe?
“Joe,” the speaker agreed.
“Don’t eat any more cows, Joe. Or a horse. Or a sheep. Or a pig. Or a goat. Or a dog.” Each was accompanied by a mental image. “Or . . . I guess that’s enough.”
“You didn’t tell him to stay away from cats and chickens,” said Jennifer.
“Who cares about chickens? And I don’t like cats.”
“Well, we have a cat with us. And if Joe eats Leona, much less Kitten, there’s going to be hell to pay.”
“Then you tell him.”
Jennifer did, but she wasn’t entirely sure that she was getting through, so she called Wilber.
Wilber called Joe by way of his built-in crystal set. And to clarify, he sent it a list of animals with their images. Then he called Jennifer back. She put her phone on speaker so Roger could hear.
“Squid brains are really different from human brains. They don’t have voices at all, and they barely have ears. They communicate with colored patterns on their skin. It a language and a way of thinking that’s so strange it gives me fits, in spite of my magic.
“But we put in speakers and microphones, and it does talk.”
“Yes, but I’m not so sure how much it understands. That’s why the pictures.”
Jennifer had to be satisfied with that.
Location: North Bank of the Danube at Donauworth, Germany
Time: Dawn, September 19, 1372
One last time they brought Joe Kraken up onto the shore and repaired the pentagram. The pentagram was made of river plants and fish parts from the Danube, ground into a paste and blessed by Monsignor Savona and the local priests. The latter based on the notion that a kraken in the Danube would be a bit safer if the priests of Donauworth were involved. Joe Kraken, the boat, was a complex combination of magic, twenty-firster technology, and courtesy. Joe Kraken, the demon, was contacted by the twenty-firsters before they reached Donauworth. When it became clear that the twenty-firsters would have to have a specialized boat built to spec, Joe was asked what he would like in his new body. As it turned out he could communicate with them through their cell phones, and communicate reasonably well with Pucorl.
Sort of. It was a bit like talking to a three year old. His calling name was discussed too. Kraken because he was a sea monster, and Joe after Joe Louis, because he was a fighter. Especially now that he had tentacles to punch with.
Joe Kraken wanted four eyes, two permanently fixed on the boat’s pilot house. That way he could see without having to constantly heave himself above the surface, and two more painted on the sides below the waterline. Happily, the pilot house eyes didn’t need to be the size of Joe’s own eyes. That would have been beyond the skill of the local glassmakers.
In front of the pilot house was a long and wide flat surface that Pucorl would ride on, and inside the body of the boat was a leather sack that had openings in the bow and stern. That was an experiment to see if Joe Kraken was able to use it like a squid’s bladder to propel itself through the water. Not use the bladder itself — it was much too small — but somehow make it work as a surrogate.
Roger didn’t ask too many questions. The less he had to contemplate what was happening at the barge’s bottom, the better. Jennifer was right. It was really creepy.
But it worked.
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| ||Barnes Advocates a Shift in the Nutrition Research Paradigm Toward an Industry-Academic Partnership on a Whole Systems Approach ||
Summary: Questions about the direction of the NIH research agenda on complementary and alternative medicine have stimulated numerous subsets of researchers to promote a significant shift from reductive to whole systems models. A similar direction and dialogue was recently stimulated inside the nutritional products industry. David Barnes, PhD, director of research and development for Standard Process, a nutritional products firm, laid out a strategy for an industry-academic partnership which would focus on both academic and policy tactics to gain release from the "dogma" of current thinking. The Integrator interviewed Barnes on his view of what we need to "overcome the industry-academia disconnect," shift some of our research priorities and take on the policy challenges.
The scenario is only too familiar. An National Institutes of Health-funded, single agent, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of a nutritional or botanical agent comes up negative. A practitioner, whether integrative or holistic or naturopathic or Asian medicine or otherwise inclined - and whether physician, nurse, chiropractor, Oriental medicine specialist or nutrition counselor - shrugs his or her shoulders:
Interesting, but that's not the way I use it in my practice. I never just prescribe that (herb or vitamin) by itself like that. I am always doing other things, and counseling, with it. I'm not changing my practice because of that research. It doesn't look at what I do.
The movement to advance research methodologies which actually fit with the multi-factorial nature of integrative practice is a core editorial interest here. The Integrator has previously covered the political-economic issues in this emerging dialogue, an effort to develop a database of instruments which are most applicable, as well as outcomes of whole practice interventions in real world settings. This is the Integrator editorial line because the voice of common sense says:
Nutrition researcher David Barnes, PhD
Golly gee, if a chronic condition has multiple etiologies, maybe a good therapeutic approach should work with the whole of the patient in multiple ways.
Last week in a conversation with long-time nutrition research David Barnes, PhD, on another matter, I stumbled upon an emerging effort in the nutritional products industry to also promote more applicable research strategies. Of particular interest was Barnes call for a strategy which leads to opportunities for policy change and legislative action.
Barnes, director of research and development for Standard Process, an Integrator sponsor, worked for a decade in conventional academic research in nutrition eventually leaving the University of Wisconsin/Madison to take his current position with Standard Process. After a couple of years learning the lay of the land in his new universe of nutritional products and natural healthcare approaches, Barnes was invited to develop a session at the nutrition industry gathering Nutracon. He entitled the session: "Designing Studies that Are Measurable and Useful." Behind the bland words are an agenda and a collaborative and political strategy which are nothing short of revolutionary. Barnes thinking is closely aligned with that in the broader whole systems movement. I spoke with Barnes about his vision, his presentation at Nutracon, and the reception his ideas have received.
Integrator: So why did you choose to take on the panel at Nutracon last March?
Barnes: My interests were two-fold. I wanted to advance the dialog on the challenges of experimental design that I and the industry face every day. I also wanted to help find an appropriate bridge between industry and academia to achieve common goals.
Integrator: Let's take the design issues first.
Barnes: We in the nutritional products industry need to recognize that the best
approach to nutrition research cannot be singular in nature. We need to be looking at a range of things - pharmacology, clinical trials, mechanistic studies and outcomes-based trials. This is our strategy at Standard Process where we've got projects that include farming research - since we grow most of our own raw materials - and range to basic research, constituent analysis, cell-culture studies, examination of different manufacturing processes, clinical trials and animal studies. So one point is that the industry needs to be undertaking a range of studies. But the more important concern I tried to bring forward is that we have an unresolved disconnect in nutritional science research.
Standard Process is an Integrator sponsor
Integrator: What's the disconnect?
Barnes: The dominant research culture is based on a reductive approach. Such nutritional research thinking typically fails to take into account the complexity of the whole system - human physiology, behaviors and other factors. Multiple pathways are affected by nutritional products and practices. Genetics and individuality are also hugely important. Practitioners who use nutritional products not only appreciate this but organize their clinical strategies with these differences in mind. They don't just use a single product. Yet here we see RCTs (randomized controlled trials) which deliberately remove nutritional products from the context in which our clients deliver them dominating the research agenda. The randomized controlled trial, while an important tool, does not take into account the lifestyle and other complementary interventions being used.
Integrator: A familiar plight. But what's the way to the promised land?
Barnes: The industry must take the lead, but in partnership with academia. Academia is at the center of the current agenda with industry perceived as a distant participant. This hierarchy dictates the focus, or what I would more strongly put as the dogma of nutrition research. These academic researchers know what they've learned in their own communities, which typically hold the RCT up as the highest and best of approaches. But if a researcher is stimulated to do something new, to step outside that tradition, they find their ideas hard to advance. It's hard to go against dogma. This is where industry can make an impact.
"If a researcher is stimulated
something new, to step
outside that tradition, they find
hard to advance.
It's hard to go against dogma.
This is where industry
Integrator: What's your idea?
Barnes: There are multiple facets. I see industry-academic partnerships as the key to shifting the tides. Funding is of course key to gathering academic interest. Funding constraints are pushing academic scientists further afield and institutions are recognizing the value of industry partnerships. We should definitely take advantage of the government programs available, such as SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grants that encourage risk and innovation. Industry also needs to directly take the lead in funding a research agenda which will take on the existing dogma. We need to engage our academic partners in challenging that dogma. The combination can promote change in the government agencies.
Integrator: Interesting. So there is a policy and governmental affairs agenda as part of this?
Barnes: Yes. The long-term
solution we need may reside in political and legislative or policy
forums, not just with academia. We need significant industry and
academic commitment in order to have an influence on governmental
often felt - and advocated here - that common sense is more likely to
be found in members of Congress than in the decision-makers in academia
and the research establishment who have been suckled, raised and fed by
the old reductive dogma. How do you see change this happening?
Barnes: Education is key. We need to educate a wide spectrum of healthcare professionals to help drive policy. The education is not just about our products or how they work, although this is an important first step. We must educate on how to participate in policy development and why it is important. We need to help researchers to challenge paradigms as this will provide the foundation for informed change. We need to be forming consortia and multi-disciplinary action groups to advance a collective agenda.
"The long-term solution we need
in political and legislative
or policy forums, not just with
We need significant
industry and academic commitment
in order to have
an influence on
governmental policy assessment."
Integrator: Hmm. You won't have known this but the emerging Research Task Force of the Academic Consortium for Complementary and Alternative Health Care - which I staff under another hat - is right on this topic. We should talk! Meantime, what kind of response did your presentation receive? What if anything has happened since to advance your thinking?
Barnes: The panel was well-received but executing change doesn't happen quickly. Understanding how industry can capture and exploit research information remains a major hurdle to greater participation. I continue to advocate for change and support a number of academic research projects and hope these efforts may provide future templates for others. I continue to explore how to capture quality data from the many practitioners using a whole systems approach to health care. Documenting these cases, successful or not, will go a long way in developing a credibility and informing us how to best assemble a research protocol.
Integrator: Thanks for your leadership in this. It's a hopeful sign for all of us.
Comment: Barnes' thinking is not only forward thinking, but timely. The nutritional products industry, repeatedly hammered in the media lately, could use some wins. Barnes whole systems approach to researching the clinical outcomes of these products could be a brilliant course of action. The industry-academic strategy he advocates might also be very productive. The outcomes of the single agent RCTs have given some industry players cold feet on supporting such trials. Might interest increase if whole systems, effectiveness-oriented methodologies are clearly articulated?
Barnes call to industry comes at a time when an academic research community is beginning to gather the tools to embrace this agenda. A similar motivation may be found here. A first generation of largely negative NCCAM outcomes on single-agent RCTs lends interest to those who complain that the research establishment's favored methodology in this first round of NCCAM projects was like forcing a fish to walk.
With a powerfully focused
telescope, one can envision
stars lining up
in the universe
which could positively impact
the future of health
All we need is to knit them
together into a useful new
constellation of interests.
Finally, the big dog is barking. As whole systems-oriented researcher Lynne Shinto, ND, MPH, recently shared on these pages, NIH funding is shrinking and the NIH is pushing all researchers to develop other funding sources.
With a powerfully focused telescope, one can envision stars lining up in the universe which could positively impact the future of health care. All we need is to knit these together into a useful new constellation of interests.
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Special Education Medical Review, Requirements Beginning July 1, 2016 PDF format (6/28/16) updated Registered Nurses (RN) who do not hold ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) endorsed as school nurse are prohibited from providing educational evaluation and instructional judgment of public school students. RNs who do not hold the PEL have been eligible to obtain the designation that permits them to provide such evaluation and judgment for students being evaluated for special education through a process maintained by ISBE. Since March, 2014, more than 700 Registered Nurses working in public schools have completed that process and obtained credentials as “non-PEL RN with IEP privileges PreK-21.”
Districts that still have need for an RN to perform the special education student medical evaluations are directed to first seek a RN with PEL, as outlined in the attached message, and if unable to secure a RN with that credential, read the announcement for additional information. ISBE will again offer the Medical Review course during the 2016-17 school year on an as-needed basis for districts that meet the requirements outlined in this announcement.
- Child Welfare Educational Resources:
The Residential Treatment Work Group of the Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership (ICMHP) is pleased to announce that
Residential Treatment for Youth with Mental Health Needs: A Guide for Parents and Guardians is now available for distribution. The ICMHP, which was created by the Children’s Mental Health Act of 2003, is committed to improving the scope, quality and access of mental health programs, services, and supports for Illinois children.
A 2011 memo from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) that reinforces the fact that local education agencies may not delay or deny a special education evaluation on the basis of a student not having participated in a response to intervention (RtI) process. The memo’s message is consistent with 23 Illinois Administrative Code 226.130(b), which states “…When a district implements the use of a process of this type [RtI], the district shall not use any child’s participation in the process as the basis for denying a parent’s request for an evaluation.” The content of the memo is also consistent with information contained in the March 2010 Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) document titled
“Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ] about Special Education Eligibility and Entitlement within a Response to Intervention (RtI) Framework,” (3/11).
In February 2010, the Learning Disabilities Association of America issued a white paper, The Learning Disabilities Association of America’s White Paper of Evaluation, Identification, and Eligibility Criteria for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities. NASDSE did not formally respond to the white paper, believing that researchers and practitioners across the country with far more knowledge and experience would provide a better response. Now that has happened. A paper, A Response to the Learning Disabilities of America (LDA) White Paper on Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Identification was released in December 2010. Please find attached the original Learning Disabilities Association of America
white paper and the
response by leading researchers and implementers.
Illinois Student Records Keeper for Parents of Students Who Receive Special Education Services This booklet is for parents to use to keep important information about their child and his/her special education and related services. It is a companion to Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois.
Records play an important role as you plan your child’s education. Dates, people, meetings and reports are important throughout your child’s educational career. The records keeper was developed to assist parents in preparing for Individualized Education Program (IEP) and transition meetings; getting ready for evaluations and reevaluations; and keeping track of paperwork and other materials.
This booklet cross-references the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) publication, Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois. At the bottom of each page, locate the page number(s) that references a section or pages in the guide. The guide offers information to increase your knowledge and understanding about the topic or issue.
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Campaign: Challenging perceptions of direct selling
Client: Direct Selling Association
PR team: CubanEight
Timescale: June 2011-June 2012
- To raise the profile and reputation of the DSA and its website
- To modernise perceptions of direct selling in the UK
- To support DSA member recruitment and retention.
Strategy and plan
The campaign's key message was to clarify what modern direct selling is and combat any incorrect or outdated understandings. Using the DSA's own industry data, a range of stories were developed, including the number of over-50s getting involved in direct selling. This was tied into the wider news agenda regarding people wanting to continue working beyond retirement.
In addition, a PR group was set up, led by the DSA to ensure comms tips, strategies and information were shared.
Measurement and evaluation
The campaign resulted in more than 100 pieces of media coverage including in The Daily Telegraph, The Sun and Financial Times, and on BBC Breakfast.
During the campaign there was a 92 per cent increase in web traffic to the DSA site, while eight new members joined the association.
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Singapore is a multi racial country where the different ethnic group live together in harmony. We also have different ethnic towns for our people. For the Chinese we have the Chinatown, the Malays they have Geylang Serai, the Indians have Little India to represent them but we actually shop at any ethnic town regardless of race.
Last weekend, I was at Little India to take some photos to put in my blog. It really looked like I am in India but not as big as India so we called it Little India. It is located in Serangoon Road.
Many tourists love visiting this place to take photos and to shop. It is very convenient to visit this place, just take the MRT and alight at Little India MRT Station.
You might like to visit Tekka Centre located just above the MRT Station. You can read from wikipedia how Tekka Centre got its name. The centre gone through several changes to its unique name.
An Indian Grocery Shop selling different types of spices and other groceries.
On the first floor of the Tekka Centre is the hawker centre and the wet market.
You can find different ethnic food in the hawker centre.
On the second floor of the Tekka Centre are more shops selling clothes, shoes, etc.
Looking down at the courtyard from the 2nd floor.
View of the wet market from the second floor. The wet market is rather big.
Please visit "That's my World" for other parts of the world.
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To launch its 22nd season, Boise Contemporary Theater may have chosen its most controversial play to date.
When the Tony Award-winning Hand to God opened on Broadway in 2015, it provoked some audience members to walk out but even more notable were the number of standing ovations and Tony nominations it received, including Best Play. Critics called the new play by American playwright Robert Askins profane, profound and, as The New York Times wrote, "a weird mirror of our unsettling times."
Hand to God is about a young man named Jason who, with his mother, starts a so-called "puppet ministry" in the basement of a church in their Texas town. Things go to hell when Jason's hand puppet Tyrone becomes possessed by an—maybe "the"—evil spirit..
BCT Artistic Associate and Education Director Dwayne Blackaller plays Jason and Tyrone; and BCT/Idaho Shakespeare Festival veteran Veronica Von Tobel portrays Jessica—a budding romantic interest for Jason—and Jolene, a buxom sock puppet.
With five performances weekly through Saturday, Nov. 4, Blackaller and Von Tobel sat down and talked about Hand to God.
I saw Hand to God shortly after it opened in New York. There were gasps from the audience, and a few people left at intermission.
Blackaller: What's extraordinary is that it tackles some pretty exciting subject matter in a surprisingly funny way. But it's certainly the kind of play that gives me pause when I think about my mom coming to see it.
Von Tobel: I told my mom, "It has adult humor," and she said, "Well, we're all adults here."
Blackaller: When you see the play, you'll meet our puppets—hand puppets—and there's a particular puppet named Tyrone. Tyrone is... well, he's a forceful personality.
Blackaller: No,this is far beyond that. There are a couple of things the puppets do in this play that will elicit some interesting reactions from the audience. Tyrone may or may not be the devil, and there's a big question about what that means for our story.
How did you find your puppets' voices?
Blackaller: Well, Jason is (Blackaller lowered his voice to a near-whisper)... contemplative and quiet and a bit afraid. Tyrone is... (Blackaller raised his voice and began speaking like an old-time gangster) Tyrone has a strong Id, you know? He wants to burn the world down, you know? Am I angry? I don't think so. I'm a bit.... a bit twitchy, you know? I know what I want.
Von Tobel: Jolene sounds like a woman you would pick up at a bar in the Atlanta airport.
Even though this play was written in 2011, the subject matter has become more relevant to how we struggle to find appropriate ways to communicate with one another. We all have demons, but some are being unleashed, which seems to be a big part of the national conversation.
Blackaller: I think Tyrone would probably have voted for our current president just to see what would happen. I think that's a fair assumption.
Tyrone's a disruptor.
Blackaller: He's the real Disruptor in Chief, not the President.
Von Tobel: If you've seen the play, you know the ending is pretty powerful. After one of our recent performances, our director, Matthew Cameron Clark, told us, "We should just call it a day." You won't forget this ending anytime soon. You'll be thinking a lot about it, and that's what every good play will hopefully do.
Blackaller: For all this play's craziness, outlandish comedy and challenging subject matter, for sure, but I think the ending of the play is improbably uplifting. There's something really hopeful built into this catastrophe that you'll witness on stage.
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|Large Carpenter bee - Xylocopa violacea - Bomblu iswed|
The large carpenter bee is the most common species of carpenter bee in. It is the largest solitary bee in Europe. Carpenter bees can be found in most parts of the world. About 500 species have been identified but only three have been recorded in the Maltese islands. They get their name because nearly all species build their nests in burrows in dead wood. The large carpenter bee prefers to build it in the giant reeds.
In Maltese the large carpenter bee it is known as bomblu iswed.
This species of carpenter bee is found mainly in southern Europe. In recent years it started to expand its range northwards probably as a result of climate change which is resulting in warmer temperatures in most parts of Europe.
In 2006 it was recorded for the first time in Wales and since then it has been recorded regularly in various localities throughout England.
In Malta the large carpenter bee is not normally active during the winter months. Adults hibernate and emerge only when the days start to warm up. This year I saw it on several days in January. I even saw several couples mating at Is-Simar Nature Reserve and looking for suitable reeds in which to build their nest. This weekend’s cold windy weather must have sent them back to hibernation.
This species has large mandibles which it used to excavate into wood. It creates a tunnel and at its end it builds a number of separate cells which it stocks with nectar and pollen. The bee lays its eggs on the pollen and then leaves the nest to allow the larvae to develop on their own.
The large carpenter bee flies with a loud buzzing sound. To those who are not familiar with it, it may seem frightening but it is not aggressive at all and will attack only if provoked. The only person I know of who has been stung by this species accidentally put his hand in the sleeve of a jacket in which a large carpenter bee was resting.
This article was published in The Times of Malta on 29 January 2014
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Rafa returns to the Redwood City Salsa Festival, which as the name suggests is obviously a great place to come out and catch some amazing.... reggae? Sure, why not. As you sample some delicious salsa, why not wash it down with some delicious roots music? And beer. They also have beer.
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Today was my day off. It started off a bit rocky as I was awoken from a deep slumber by scary thumping noises above me. It seems that my landlords thought it'd be a sweet idea to get up on my roof at 8 am and do some fucking jumping jacks or perhaps it was straight up aerobics. I was a bit peeved by the ruckus as last night I was out late, but then I realized that it was 9/11 today and all of that began to seem very insignificant. After some reflecting and a phone call to the boyfran, I decided to make an effort to make my day exceptionally relaxing, because I honestly don't allow myself to relax very often. I made myself a nice comforting breakfast of oatmeal with soy milk, berries, flax oil and local organic honey, and drank a cup of chamomile and lemongrass tea.
I went on a really long bike ride, stopped by my favorite mom and pops hardware store in Winter Park, Millers Hardware, to grab some lavender and rosemary seeds to plant in my garden. From there, I biked over to Palmano's, a cute little Italian coffee shop on Park Ave and sat on their porch and drank my coconut mocha and read this week's New Yorker. I started thinking about how incredibly Manhattan's bounced back in the past few years, and sat in disbelief for a good ten minutes at the fact that I haven't been back to the city since March, 2007 - YIKES. I then visited my good friend Wendy at my favorite store, Origins, for some hugs and giggles!
Then my teenage boy-esque hunger kicked in when I got home. I was inspired by a Vegan Yum Yum recipe I saw a few days ago to buy the Light Life tempeh Fakin' Bacon and make a salad with it for dinner tonight. The only part of the recipe I really followed was the dressing, which was by far the best creamy dressing I've ever had! It was SO simple too - just a base of veganaise with a little dijon mustard, agave, lemon juice, salt and pepper. To check out the full recipe, go here.
I sliced and cooked up the fakin' bacon, put it over a bed of arugula, then drizzled the dressing over the top. I also made a side of fresh sauteed summer squash, zucchini and yellow tomato with fresh thyme, olive oil, lemon, and garlic to go along with it. Mmmmm :)
Now, a glass of pinot grigio and finally watching Let The Right One In. Good day!
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Posted on: 08/12/2005 06:20 AM
GARNOME 2.11.91 has been released:
This release incorporates all of the GNOME 2.11.91 (aka. Beta 2) Desktop and Developer Platform, including glib/gtk+ 2.7.x and cairo.
This release has also had a little more polish to ensure that the build system builds and links against things in your GARNOME directory, and not your system one, hopefully cutting down on errors relating to pesky '.la files' that some distributions insist on shipping in their -devel packages.
That said -- and while this release has actually been more stringently tested than it's snapshot counterpart -- it's still likely to do things that are weird and unexpected ... maybe ... that's just the nature of the beast.
In particular, GCC 4.x users may want to take a look at:http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=309661
and then uncomment the CFLAGS workaround in your gar.conf.mk file before beginning your build.
In addition, people who have been bitten by the `cairo_surface_write_to_png' bug-of-doom (http://mail.gnome.org/archives/garnome-list/2005-July/msg00142.html) should be all sorted now, if you still find this bug -- please let the mail ing list know.
Aside from that, READ the README's, join the mailing list, use the IRC channel -- and most of all, report bugs -- all of which will help make GNOME 2.12 a happier and safer place for everyone.
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"Crawford" premium elastic suspenders to accompany your suit or formal tuxedo trousers. Whether you're looking for function, style, or perhaps both, these beautiful burgundy suspenders will add the right amount of luxury to any formal look.
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Modified Mustangs & FordsFeatured Vehicles
1969 Mercury Marauder X-100 - Black Widow
Because It's Black and Could Have Made a Widow Out of the Owner's Wife
Though most of us will recall the period as being the heyday of ponycars and musclecars, the back half of the '60s also saw the advent of personal luxury coupes-great, honkin' motherships of cars, with equally great engine displacement.
Mercury would not be denied entry into this growing market, if you'll pardon the pun, and thus was created the '69 Marauder, having the nose of a Marquis but a tail like no other. The sporty spearhead of the Marauder lineup was the X-100, seldom seen at all these days, and even a rare beast in 1969, as reportedly only 5,635 were assembled at Ford's St. Louis assembly plant-about a third of total Marauder production-this in a year when Mercury built more than 180,000 fullsize cars.
Don't be fooled: The Marauder was actually smaller than its four-door Marquis sibling, "smaller" being a relative term, of course. The Marauder rode on a 121-inch wheelbase, which was, in fact, 3 inches shorter than the Marquis' wheelbase. Its massive rear haunches-a product of the flying buttress-style roofline, what Merc called a Tunnel Roof-and fender skirts definitely add visual bulk. Yet, despite this expansiveness, the X-100's proportions were not unpleasant, in a gargantuan kind of way. Which is a conclusion our feature car's owner, Ed Zukusky, arrived at after a lengthy search for a nostalgic yet affordable replacement for the powerful road machines he had owned in the '60s and early '70s.
Back in the day, Ed's proclivity had been for cars on the large and muscular side, like his 409 Impala, Chrysler 300, Charger R/T 440, and Torino GT. But when he began his search a few years ago for something similar, he was shocked by the fiscal exclusivity of musclecar values.
Once Ed decided he liked the imposing looks of the big two-door Merc, he then had to find one. Helping him out was a longtime friend, Roger Papp, who had been restoring old cars for more than 15 years. Whenever Ed or Roger would find a Marauder for sale, they would have it professionally inspected. Many failed inspection, but then one was found with fewer than 50,000 miles, one that the seller professed "just needs the paint buffed to be ready for show." On the basis of its description and photos, they decided to skip the inspection.
Ed bought it and had it shipped to Roger in White, Georgia, where it was quickly discovered that one rear quarter-panel was done up in primer, the rest of the paint was "way beyond buffing," and one entire front fender had been scraped while taking the X-100 off the trailer. In all its ebony massiveness, Roger immediately began referring to it as the Black Widow. Ed, who at that point had heard Roger's description of its condition but still hadn't seen the less-than-pristine Merc, said, "If the car is what you say it is, my wife will be the widow after she shoots me for buying it." We kind of like that line.
On the positive side, this X-100 was solid and original (it had been a Colorado/California car), not needing major work but rather a good going-over, trim-parts acquisition, and new paint job. It was the trim parts that proved most challenging-not surprising given the rarity of the Marauder X-100 and the subsequent lack of aftermarket interest in reproducing any parts. Yet Ed and Roger persevered and got some surprising bargains along the way, apparently from people who simply wanted to see a '69 Marauder properly restored.
To Ed, an undeniably desirable part of the project was the Merc's N-code 360hp 429. Far more important than horsepower in this application is this engine's elephantine 480 lb-ft of torque at just 2,800 rpm. This is the kind of grunt needed to get an X-100 weighing in the vicinity of 4,300 pounds underway-especially if equipped with the 2.80 highway gears, as is Ed's (those same gears, however, do permit an impressive top speed). Luckily, the 429 ran extremely well, so the engine compartment was restored and detailed without pulling the big-block. This involved soda-blasting the entire underhood area; then having Roger scrupulously detail the entire compartment back to factory colors and condition. Ed has since swapped on some engine chrome, apparently to Roger's chagrin.
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Born in the south east of Ireland, Simon put his life-long love of football to good use when he started a successful independent blog in 2010. That opened up an alternative route to a career in journalism, and having had work published across a number of sites and publications, Simon joined the staff at Spotlight Sports Group in 2018.
The 2020/21 UEFA Europa League has reached its quarter final stage, and on Thursday the competition’s eight remaining combatants will face off in four mouth-watering first-leg tussles across the continent.
Representatives from six different countries make up a fascinatingly diverse knockout round, however, our focus is trained on the two Premier League clubs involved in the shake-up, Arsenal and Manchester United.
The Gunners’ clash with giant slayers Slavia Prague and United’s date with La Liga outfit Granada both offer tons of multi-part bet potential, and below, we’ve picked out selections for each quarter-final clashes with that in mind.
Want even more betting tips? Check out our football predictions page here.
Arsenal vs Slavia Prague bet builder tip
Match result market
Bet builder tip: Slavia Prague double chance
Slavia Prague have become masters at upsetting the odds in this season’s Europa League. The Červenobílí eliminated Rangers and Premier League side Leicester City in the competition’s previous too rounds, and they will arrive in London armed with bags of confidence as a result.
Arsenal should be nervous following successive defeats at The Emirates Stadium and they could find beating a Slavia team that have lost just one of their last 29 matches in all competitions a tough task.
Both teams to score market
Bet builder tip: Both teams to score
Arsenal have failed to score in just one of their ten Europa League assignments this season and we expect the Gunners to maintain their impressive strike rate in the tournament, but keeping Slavia out at the other end is another matter.
Prague notched twice in each of their last two away tests in the Europa League in difficult ties at Leicester and Rangers, and Jindřich Trpišovský’s technically gifted team have the skills to open up Arsenal’s unconvincing backline.
Bet builder tip: Nicolae Stanciu to score
Key creator Nicolae Stanciu has been a talismanic figure for Slavia Prague this season, scoring three times in just five Europa League starts and netting in both legs against Rangers in the previous round.
His run of eight goals in his last seven appearances at club level should arm him with buckets of self-belief ahead of Thursday’s contest. .
Bet builder tip: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 2+ shots on target
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has endured a difficult campaign, though the Gabonese forward was Arsenal’s match-winning hero against Benfica in the last round of the competition.
Aubameyang struck two key goals against the Portuguese giants, and his goal threat has been consistent right throughout his displays in the Europa League.
The 31-year-old has averaged 3.0 shots and 1.2 attempts on target per 90 minutes in the tournament, and Aubameyang should be in the thick of the action in the final third again on Thursday.
Read all our Arsenal vs Slavia Prague predictions here
Granada vs Manchester United bet builder tip
Match result market
Bet builder tip: Manchester United to win
Manchester United made light work of Spanish opposition in February when they dismantled Real Sociedad 4-0 in the first leg of the teams’ Round of 32 clash, and the Red Devils are favourites to get the job done against another La Liga representative, Granada, this week.
Granada were beaten in each of their last three assignments, meaning United, who were bested just once in their last 16 fixtures in all competitions, have the edge in terms of momentum. The Manchester giants are away day specialists under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and they should be able to counter-attack their way to a first-leg lead on Thursday.
Both teams to score market
Bet builder tip: Both teams to score – no
Manchester United conceded just one goal in their four games against AC Milan and Real Sociedad in the Europa League’s previous two rounds, while their haul of six clean sheets from their last ten matches in all competitions also makes for impressive reading.
With Dean Henderson’s vocal and proactive presence key, United have been performing with more confidence in their own third, and they look ready to keep Granada at arm’s length on Thursday.
Bet builder tip: Under 2.5 goals
Rout against Real Sociedad aside, United have toiled in attack over the past two months and their lack of cutting edge has combined with their improved defending to produce plenty of low-scoring matches.
Indeed, under 2.5 goals landed in seven of their last nine fixtures and in each of their last three tussles in the Europa League, and another game light on goals is expected this week.
Bet builder tip: Marcus Rashford to score
Marcus Rashford has saved some of his best work for Man Utd’s continental pursuits this season, and the rapid England international has bagged seven goals in nine Champions League and Europa League starts this term.
The 23-year-old’s ability to explode forward from deep positions makes him a lethal prospect for European teams that defend with a high line, and Rashford will punish Granada if they leave spaces for him to exploit.
Bet builder tip: Mason Greenwood 1+ shot on target
With Anthony Martial sidelined and Edinson Cavani out of form, Mason Greenwood stands out as the most natural finisher in Manchester United’s frontline.
The gifted teenager has been hitting the target with approximately one out of every three attempts in all competitions this season, and fresh from scoring a late winner for United in their Premier League victory against Brighton, Greenwood will be in predatory mood again against Granada.
Read all our Granada vs Manchester United predictions here
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2017 was a near perfect year for equity investors, with steady global growth, low inflation and very low interest rates. Job growth was strong, with 2.06 million new jobs created. The unemployment rate declined to 4.1%, the lowest since 2000, and wage growth increased by 2.5%. Core CPI was up 1.7%, below the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) 2% target.
So how strong was the domestic stock market last year? Including dividends, the S&P 500 return was 21.8%. Eight of the eleven primary sectors had double-digit positive returns, led by technology, up 39%. The two lagging sectors were energy and telecom, declining by a mere 1%. The S&P 500 Index had positive returns every month, made 62 all-time highs and did not have an intra-year decline greater than 3%. For context, the average intra-year decline since 1980 is 14%, and in the prior five years it was 11%, 12%, 7%, 6%, and 10%. It was a very good year.
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The censure motion against President Josep Maria Bartomeu continues to make headlines. Here is a quick look at the newest numbers given by Més que una Moció.
Today, the campaign “Més que una Moció” announced that a total of 13,574 signatures have been validated, with 5,731 still being left to be reviewed and 533 being evaluated at the moment. Only 669 have been invalidated throughout the entire process.
It seem that the missing 2,947 signatures left to achieve the goal will be met without a doubt. In case this campaign is successful a referendum will follow demanding at least 2/3 of the balloters to be in favor of the movement.
According to Sique Rodríguez Gairí of Cadena SER, there is a strong possibility of Bartomeu resigning without a referendum. In order to avoid the embarrassment of being the first Barça president to be ousted by the socis.
It is very probable that Bartomeu may well be living his last days as President of FC Barcelona and it should not be long before a new board to come into play.
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By Jason Klein
I always thought Kevin Arnold was the coolest.
He had Winnie Cooper, but more importantly, he had that vintage New York Jets jacket.
Played by Fred Savage, Kevin was the star of The Wonder Years, a family
comedy/drama that was “appointment TV” for me from 1988-1993. Well before Netflix or Prime, I made sure I was in front of a TV when it aired each week. Back then, the only thing streaming were tears…each time an episode’s moral tugged at your heartstrings.
Change was a central theme of the story that took place during the turbulent late 60s and early 70s. There were political changes, social changes, and tons of personal changes that Kevin experienced over the show’s 6-year run.
Through it all, one thing remained constant for Kevin.
That Jets jacket.
I loved that jacket. There was something so endearing about it. The Jets have never really had a place among pop culture. Their players didn’t star in commercials. Musicians or rappers never performed in Jets jerseys or caps. The Jets were never even the most popular football team in their own city. Yet, there was the star of a primetime network hit wearing a Jets jacket every week.
Taking place between 1968-1973, Kevin’s jacket featured the logo made famous during
Super Bowl III. It was the same emblem Joe Namath wore the day he wagged that finger and delivered a Lombardi Trophy. Namath was always so cool. With that Jets logo on his jacket, so was Kevin Arnold.
As it turns out, Broadway Joe will be the only quarterback to ever win a title with that logo on his helmet.
That’s a guarantee.
Later today, change is coming to the New York Jets. At 7:30 PM, Gang Green will introduce a new uniform and logo. It will be the team’s first wardrobe change since 1998. That’s when Bill Parcells pulled a Marty McFly and went Back to the Future – bringing those famous Super Bowl III jerseys back.
They wore the throwbacks for 21 seasons, but could never repeat what Namath did.
Vinny Testaverde got close, once. Mark Sanchez had two shots at immortality, but came up short. Even Chad Pennington made 3 playoff appearances in those Namath-style threads, but his ring finger remained bare, like the Jets trophy case over the last 50 years.
Maybe change is good. Perhaps a new identity will turn the tide, improve karma and provide some positive feng shui over in East Rutherford.
With a new head coach and two young cornerstone players in Sam Darnold and Jamal Adams, this feels like the right time to move forward with a renewed identity.
Still, there’s something special about continuity and tradition.
I watched Derek Jeter win five World Series in the same uniform my dad once watched Mickey Mantle win in. Now, my daughters see Aaron Judge try to do the same thing. The generations change, but the pinstripes never do.
There are rumors, and unconfirmed leaks on Twitter, that suggest this Jets update will maintain some elements of the old logo. I’d like that. We’ll know for sure after tonight.
If I can’t have that classic logo, or Winnie Cooper for that matter, I’ll take a Super Bowl victory in whatever uniform they trot out tonight.
That would be cool.
Even cooler than Kevin Arnold.Follow @ByJasonKlein
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