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Connectivity Point Design & Installation was the proud sponsor of the Telecommunications Cabling category within the SkillsUSA New Hampshire Contest, which ran from March 14-21, 2014 at various New Hampshire-area schools and community colleges. On Friday March 21, Connectivity Point hosted the telecommunications cabling session at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH.
The New Hampshire Contest is part of SkillsUSA, a national organization whose goal is to prepare high school and college students for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations. SkillsUSA’s mission is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
SkillsUSA includes local, state and national competitions in which students sign up to demonstrate occupational and leadership skills, and vocational schools have an opportunity to showcase their programs. The SkillsUSA New Hampshire opportunity will include competitions in over 40 categories, from Advertising Design to Welding. State winners go on the national competition: The SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City.
More than 300,000 students and advisors join SkillsUSA annually, organized into more than 17,000 sections and 52 state and territorial associations. SkillsUSA has served more than 11.2 million members since its founding in 1965.
Roy Chamberlain, Business Development Manager at Connectivity Point, assumed a leadership role and has been instrumental in the SkillsUSA New Hampshire Telecommunications Cabling event. This year he was joined by CPDI skill judges Jim Keddy, Daric Hunter, Rex Stevenson, Lou Rita and Mell Hamlyn on Friday, March 21st at Great Bay Community College at Pease in Portsmouth, NH. 6 students from 2 area schools participated in 6 events related to telecommunications cabling. This year’s winner was Hunter Morris, who will now be qualified to compete in the National competition in Kansas City.
Connectivity Point is pleased to be involved in this worthwhile event and to partner with students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce! | <urn:uuid:22a3f2b6-b2f3-4264-8db3-9594c5170c09> | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | http://www.connectivitypoint.com/connectivity-point-sponsors-skillsusa-nh-competition/ | 2018-04-26T05:39:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125948089.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180426051046-20180426071046-00075.warc.gz | en | 0.96035 | 395 |
REACHING OUT TO THE PRAIRIE
Community is our middle name. Crossroads is reaching out to the Yelm prairie communities by demonstrating God's love in a real and relevant fashion. Our Local Outreach strives to create a culture of evangelism through easy to invite events.
Yelm Prairie Days Parade Float
Crossroads annually participates in the Yelm Prairie Days Parade with a float. Our float features live music and a fun theme with a message every year.
Free Family Fun Day in Yelm City Park
This community event is sponsored by “Linked” Churches Linking Christ & Community which Crossroads is a part of. This is a totally free family fun day targets families who cannot afford to go the fair. It includes free food, games, inflatables, live music, petting zoo, dunk tank, face painting, balloon animals, mascots, emergency services education and more.
This unique outreach opportunity is a really fun way to connected with our community and in the process raise funds for our local Yelm Dollars For Scholars and The Rainier Education Foundation.
Trunk O Treat October 31st
This popular annual outreach event is a family safe alternative on Oct 31st. It features uniquely decorated vehicles of all kinds, lots of candy, live music, free food and a lot more.
Crossroads presents a Christmas play, five performances in early December. There is a different story every year. These are heart warming plays featuring local talent. The proceeds from the tickets are used to help local families in need including Christmas & Easter Food & Hygiene baskets. | <urn:uuid:df517f2b-b36b-441d-80d5-ebce3b683bc1> | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | http://www.crossroadscov.com/local | 2019-08-18T03:25:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313589.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818022816-20190818044816-00254.warc.gz | en | 0.909994 | 326 |
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis controls puberty and reproduction and is tightly regulated by a complex network of excitatory and inhibitory neuroendocrine factors. Delayed or absent activation of the HPG axis results in delayed puberty or hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, whereas early activation results in central precocious puberty (CPP). In recent years, many genes have been identified in this complex network from genetic studies of human subjects with pubertal disorders, providing insights into the regulation of GnRH secretion and into disorders of reproduction and fertility. These new insights were heralded by the discovery of the kisspeptin system as a critical component for the activation of GnRH secretion, and followed by the discovery of the tachykinin, neurokinin B, and its role in puberty initiation, in turn, through regulation of kisspeptin secretion. More recently, we identified loss-of-function mutations in the maternally imprinted MKRN3 gene, encoding makorin ring finger protein 3, as an important cause of CPP. Mkrn3 is expressed at high levels in the mouse hypothalamus prepubertally and decreases prior to puberty onset, suggesting a role as a brake or inhibitor of GnRH secretion and hence of puberty. Studies in cellular and animal models will help to elucidate the mechanisms by which MKRN3 regulates GnRH secretion and provide new insights into reproductive physiology. | <urn:uuid:7c219631-d0d4-43b9-b039-398eea57f350> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | https://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0059/ea0059PL1 | 2019-10-19T07:39:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986692126.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20191019063516-20191019091016-00094.warc.gz | en | 0.925045 | 294 |
Christine Michael is still hungry.
Being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft, earning playing time with a marquee franchise and winning a Super Bowl in a span of 12 months would be more than enough to fill the appetites of most young players.
But for the former West Brook and Texas A&M star, the experience of his first year in the league has only increased that hunger.
"I am blessed to get it that first year," Michael said. "It has opened my eyes to work even harder. If there is any difference for me is that it has made me hungrier. That feeling from winning the Super Bowl is addictive. It makes you want more and more."
Michael displayed that hunger back in June, when a 15-second video of Michael was posted on Instagram. The video showed Michael making a spin and cutback move to break off a long run during OTAs. Twitter was abuzz about the video, and national media outlets such as USA Today and Bleacher Report even posted the video to their websites.
Michael, who rushed for 79 yards on 18 carries in 2013, views moments like that as an opportunity.
"Those little plays from OTAs is my chance to show the coaches how much better I am getting," Michael said. "I am doing it to just get better. Every day I am going out there to get better at my craft."
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When you prepare to go in for surgery, the last thing you are probably thinking about is the risk of a surgical error. However, mistakes are sometimes made during surgery, such as wrong site surgery, objects left during the procedure and other types of surgical errors. These medical mistakes cost close to $1.5 billion annually in the United States.
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), it is estimated that preventable medical errors that happen during or after surgery may cost employers as much as $1.5 billion a year. A study was conducted that discovered that insurance companies paid an additional 52 percent more and an additional 48 percent more for patients who suffered acute respiratory failure or infections after the procedure, compared with patients who did not experience either complication.
Researchers reviewed a nationwide sample of more than 161,000 patients, ages 16 to 64, in employer based health plans who had surgery some time between 2001 and 2002. The study found that insurers were paying more for patients who suffered from the following medical errors:
- Pressure ulcers and hip fractures from medical mistakes by nursing care.
- Medical errors that resulted in kidney failure or blood sugar problems.
- Blood clots, vascular problems and other pulmonary complications associated with medical mistakes.
- Medical errors that caused wound opening.
Even more alarming than the amount of money spent on doctor errors is the amount of deaths that could have been prevented. Researchers found that 1 out of every 10 patients who died within 90 days of surgery did so because of a preventable medical error. It was also discovered that one third of the deaths happened after the initial hospital discharge.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by Ohio or Kentucky medical malpractice you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact an experienced Kentucky medical malpractice attorney today at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for a free legal consultation. We handle malpractice cases in Ohio and Kentucky. | <urn:uuid:94284734-8088-49e9-9ea6-afece5d088e0> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | http://www.pschachter.com/library/ohio-kentucky-medical-malpractice-surgical-errors.cfm | 2017-08-16T23:46:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886102757.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170816231829-20170817011829-00714.warc.gz | en | 0.970585 | 412 |
Whether it's for our appraisal meeting or a date with our bae, we tend to take all our fashion inspiration from Bollywood divas. Apart from their innate style sensibilities, the hotties can slay any look like a total pro. From exuberant anarkalis to a bikini, we can always count on the divas to shell out some fashion goals every now and then. This time around, three of our heroines donned the same dress and we can't get our eyes off how fab they look. Alia Bhatt, Shraddha Kapoor and Malaika Arora look jaw-drop gorgeous in this Diamond Flutter dress by Zimmermann.
We spotted Alia last night in the pretty floral dress for her BFF, Akansha Ranjan's birthday bash. The Raazi heroine opted looked pretty as she chose to half-braid her hair up and opted for soft, dewy make-up. With some mascara, nude lips and a brush of highlighter, Alia's party look is ideal for date night with bae. With a box cross-body bag, Alia looked stunning.
We earlier spotted Shraddha Kapoor donning the same dress for the trailer launch of her next release, Batti Gul Meter Chalu last month. While Alia chose to party with the pretty dress, Shraddha played it safe by donning the peachy dress for a day event. With sun-kissed waves and the no make-up make-up look, Shraddha opted for peach-tinted lips and a dash of mascara. With strappy nude sandals, Shraddha's take on the dress is easy, breezy and fun. (Also Read: Batti Gul Meter Chalu trailer launch: Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor make a fashionable entry)
Bollywood's yummy mummy looked hot in the Zimmermann dress back in April this year. The Chaiyya Chaiyya girl chose to rock the flirty dress with strapped wedges and pulled her lustrous locks into a sleek ponytail. With tinted cheeks and soft pink lips, Malaika completed her look with oodles of mascara. You can always count on Malaika to slay any and every look.
With our divas slaying this flirty dress, we began looking around for it and it costs AUD $795 which will roughly cost you around Rs 41,000.
Malaika Arora, Shraddha Kapoor or Alia Bhatt, which diva slayed this flirty floral dress? Comment below and let us know... | <urn:uuid:9c897986-18e7-433b-931d-33b4d05fb484> | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/fashion/article/alia-bhatt-shraddha-kapoor-malaika-aroras-flirty-dress-will-cost-you-as-much-as-a-round-trip-to-paris-bollywood-news/286926 | 2021-04-12T21:26:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038069267.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210412210312-20210413000312-00594.warc.gz | en | 0.919762 | 546 |
Free Summer Concerts in NYC
by nycgo.com staff, 05/06/2012
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The best things in life are free, especially when it comes to NYC's summer concerts. This May through August, you can hear live music of all kinds across the City without spending a dime. Whether it's punk on Governors Island, indie rock on the Williamsburg waterfront, a classy night outdoors with the Metropolitan Opera or diverse lineups including everything from jazz to world music at SummerStage and Celebrate Brooklyn!, New York City's gratis alfresco performances are sure to please music lovers of all tastes. Read on below for a breakdown of some of our favorite shows, as well as a full list of summer concert series and festivals. Enjoy, and rock on!
Don't mind paying for your live music? Click the graphic below for a full list of NYC concerts, both free and ticketed.
May 26–August 18
Summer Thunder at Union Pool
The Williamsburg venue's annual free summer concert series features (no surprise here) hip acts like Turing Machine, Lone Wolf and Rocksteady Yeti. For more info, visit union-pool.com. .
Bronx Salsa Fest
"New York's 'Salsa Borough'" presents a month of programming including the "Hip Hop Generation Next Block Party," music performances at Orchard Beach and The Morrison Avenue Festival—a community celebration packed with food and music. For more info and a full calendar of events, visit bronxsalsafest.com.
Gladys Knight and the Commodores at Coney Island
The soulful Gladys Knight took her talents in another direction this year, joining the cast of Dancing With the Stars. While the singer's fancy footwork didn't yield victory on the show, her vocal talents remain unimpeachable. Stop by the Coney Island waterfront to see her live, joined by funk and soul masters the Commodores—best known for their funky '70s hit “Brick House.” For more info, visit brooklynconcerts.com.
The Kills at Hudson River Park, Pier 63
It's free to see rock duo Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince perform selections from their four studio albums, but you need tickets. For more information, visit bowerypresents.com.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings at Williamsburg Park
Despite her amazing pipes, Sharon Jones spent decades on the fringes of the music industry until a special group of Brooklyn musicians began to tease out her seemingly bottomless pool of talent and charisma. The band eventually became the Dap-Kings, and the label, Daptone Records, became an analogue-worshipping funk phenomenon. For more info, visit the Williamsburg Park Facebook page.
Afro-Punk Festival at Commodore Barry Park
Head out to Commodore Barry Park and hear the likes of Erykah Badu, Gym Class Heroes, Spank Rock, Reggie Watts, Janelle Monae and Das Racist. This year's Afro-Punk Festival has been a long time coming—the 2011 edition was wiped out by Hurricane Irene. For more info, visit afropunk.com.
Turbonegro at House of Vans
Norwegian punk-rockers Turbonegro formed in 1989. If you’re brave enough to see what “deathpunk” (what the band calls its signature style) is all about, head to House of Vans for this free show. For more info, visit vans.com.
Bob Mould at Williamsburg Park
The influential Hüsker Dü rocker plays a free show during which he'll perform the now 20-year-old Sugar record Copper Blue in its entirety. Yep, you're getting old. For more info, visit facebook.com.
Full list of summer concert series:
4Knots Music Festival
BAM Rhythm and Blues Festival
Bargemusic Presents: "Music In Motion"
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
Jazzmobile Summer Concerts
Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Madison Square Music: Madison Square Kids
Madison Square Music: Oval Lawn Series
Make Music New York
Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series (2012 lineup to be announced)
The Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival
Metropolitan Opera's Summer Recital Series
New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks
Summer on the Oval
Naumburg Orchestral Concerts
River to River Festival
Seaside Summer Concert Series (2012 lineup to be announced)
Shakespeare in the Park
St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble's Subway Series
Summergarden at MoMA
Summer in the Square
Summer on the Plaza Concerts
Today Show Summer Concert Series
Vans House Parties
Washington Square Music Festival
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Clinical Researcher—March 2018 (Volume 32, Issue 3)
When I think of cybersecurity, the images that come to mind are nefarious hackers trying to steal personal identification from credit companies, spies breaking into government data repositories as part of an elaborate espionage plot, or even Keanu Reeves plugging into the Matrix to overthrow an out-of-control artificial intelligence. I don’t immediately think of medical devices as the next cybersecurity threat. However, the tides are changing, and cybersecurity is something that we in the device industry should get out in front of.
One thing’s for sure—computer technology continues to play a critical and growing role in the medical device industry. Trade shows like the Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting are full of row upon row of booths displaying devices that range from small, wearable heart monitors to implantable defibrillators—all run and monitored by software that is very likely tied to a network of some kind. Any medical device that is on a network and sends, receives, or stores information can be a target for parties who want that information in bad faith.
Why Disrupt Devices?
Does it seem likely that someone would go through the trouble to hack into an insulin pump to administer someone a lethal dose? Probably not. However, if ransomware can be used to hold someone’s credit card information hostage until they pay a “fee” to have it released, how long before the hackers figure out they could probably get a lot more ransom by holding life-saving information or treatment hostage?
While the likelihood of someone hacking into a defibrillator is low, the result of such an action would be serious in the extreme. This is something medical device companies are being forced to consider as they struggle with the high-tech problems that go with their high-tech products.
What Can be Done?
Medical device companies aren’t the only ones who have this on their mind; the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) has been thinking about it, too. The FDA issued guidance documents for management of cybersecurity in both pre- and post-market settings. The pre-market guidance document, issued in December 2014, recommends a proactive approach in thinking about cybersecurity, and includes a four-point list of cybersecurity information to include in pre-market submissions for applicable devices.1
The FDA recommends the inclusion of information on the following considerations:
- Device Description—This should include discussion of each externally facing electronic interface on the devices, its purpose, and indicated use and/or limitations.
- Risk Analysis—Including risks associated with interoperability, potential misuse, and foreseeable combinations of events that could cause potential issues with patients.
- Verification and Validation—Covering details of the verification and validation testing for all device interfaces.
- Labeling—Documentation of the device’s intended use for safety and efficacy. The labeling should be compliant with FDA’s regulatory requirements on labeling of medical devices.2
The post-market guidance document, issued in December 2016, again notes the threat that networked medical devices face and encourages manufacturers to think about how they will approach the issue throughout the product’s life cycle.3 Evaluation of cybersecurity risk for devices is largely dependent on the impact on patients if exploitation occurred, and whether that risk is sufficiently controlled.
The post-market guidance offers recommendations on how to asses this risk based on likelihood of exploit, the impact of exploit on patient safety and device performance, and severity of patient harm if exploited. Guidance is provided for when updates made to protect against potential risks need to be reported, plus the document provides a list of what the FDA considers to be critical components of a robust cybersecurity risk management program. A cybersecurity risk management program should include assessment of the exploitability of the cybersecurity vulnerability, assessment of the severity of patient harm, and evaluation of the risk of potential patient harm.
As medical devices become more technologically advanced and the use of consumer devices to monitor one’s health continue to grow, the issue of cybersecurity will continue to be one that developers, contract research organizations, and clinical trial sites are forced to consider and address in order to adhere to FDA guidance and protect patient information and safety. While hacking into a medical device may not seem as appealing to criminals as, say, hacking into the Pentagon, it is the responsibility of device researchers to be prepared if the “bad guys” decide to turn their attention to this sector.
Eric Distad (firstname.lastname@example.org) is Executive Director for Medical Device and Diagnostics with Syneos Health. | <urn:uuid:73728817-14f8-4a87-9276-ac875300848d> | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | https://www.acrpnet.org/2018/03/13/cybersecurity-medical-devices-present-day-futuristic-dilemma/ | 2018-03-18T23:25:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257646178.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20180318224057-20180319004057-00268.warc.gz | en | 0.931756 | 956 |
Country BBQ Ribs
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 medium) chopped onion
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (28-ounce) bottle ketchup
1 (6-ounce) jar prepared mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 pounds country-style pork ribs
6 cups water
Combine all sauce ingredients in 3-quart saucepan. Cover; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce comes to a full boil (10 to 15 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and flavors are blended (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Strain sauce, if desired.
Meanwhile, place ribs in 4-quart saucepan; add water. Cover; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until water comes to a full boil (25 to 30 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Cook until ribs are fork tender (30 to 35 minutes). Drain; pat dry.
Heat one side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals to one side in charcoal grill. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite coals.
Place ribs on grill over drip pan. Grill, turning occasionally and brushing with sauce, until desired doneness (25 to 30 minutes). Serve with additional warm sauce. | <urn:uuid:e36e5849-5e48-42fa-a8d0-041f12b611cc> | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | https://www.bakespace.com/recipes/detail/Country-BBQ-Ribs/26825/ | 2021-09-26T09:37:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057857.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926083818-20210926113818-00430.warc.gz | en | 0.851286 | 307 |
Recently an old playing ES5 bug was raised on Twitter, and as the poll shown, sometimes results can be very fun 🙂
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In this small note we recap concepts of objects relationships in Object-Oriented programming.
Recently Allen Wirfs-Brock raised an interesting topic for distinguishing and abstracting a concept of “an open set of objects that share a common interface and implementation”. | <urn:uuid:046488f6-7d90-4883-8636-1bbb2615798d> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | http://dmitrysoshnikov.com/2016/01/ | 2019-10-14T20:18:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986655310.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20191014200522-20191014224022-00228.warc.gz | en | 0.933944 | 93 |
Google Wallet, a mobile payment system from the search giant, has gained little traction over the past 18 months since its inception, mostly due to limited merchant and carrier support in the U.S. To solve this, Google is rumored to be on the verge of launching a physical card that will work in conjunction with the Wallet service to replace all plastic in your pocket.
The move should help the Wallet service pick up steam and might even establish the search monster as one of the biggest players in the mobile payment industry. Indeed, one card to rule them all with the elite Google Wallet physical card…
The Android Police blog last week posted pretty authentic looking screenshots from an unreleased version of the Google Wallet Android app, proving that the physical Google Wallet card will indeed replace all your plastic cards. You will simply authorize your credit and debit cards for use with the Wallet service and then use your plastic Google Wallet card to pay for in-store purchases with a swipe.
The Google Wallet card is not to be confused with the Google Wallet Virtual card, basically a Wallet app feature that only works with contactless payments.
TechCrunch points us to a support document on the official Google Wallet web site which lists eligible devices. Turns out that all devices running Android 2.3.3 or higher will be able to run the Google Wallet app and use it with the physical Google Wallet card.
This is important on many levels.
Firstly, this means near-universal compatibility because at press time more than 80 percent of devices had Android 2.3.3 or higher installed, according to Google’s data.
Secondly, the physical Google Wallet won’t require specific NFC-enabled phones and NFC-enabled point-of-sale terminals – it should be accepted on any regular terminal that accepts popular credit and debit cards, solving availability concerns in one fell swoop.
And thirdly, the Google Wallet card completely bypasses carriers who attempted to block the Wallet service on their network. What’s more, there’s nothing they can do about it. Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile USA have established their own payment system called ISIS, with an accompanying Android app currently supporting phones like the Galaxy Nexus, LG Viper 4G LTE, LG Optimus Elite and various Galaxy S III flavors.
It also doesn’t hurt that you’d only be canceling one card in case your wallet is stolen rather than a whole bunch of plastic cards.
Google promotes Wallet as an open mobile payment service which encompasses payment providers, carriers and banks. Based on Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology increasingly found on high-end phones, the system lets folks store their many cards (debit, credit, loyalty and gift cards) on their cellphone and use the Wallet app to make secure payments by tapping their device on any PayPass-enabled terminal at checkout.
It’s interesting Google has no plans to charge users or merchants for the service. Instead, the company’s business model involves offering sponsored ads and offers to the users.
So, where does this leave Apple?
Club Cupertino for most part chose not to play in the mobile payment market, despite the 400+ million iTunes accounts with credit cards enabled for one-click purchasing. The company insists that Passbook, a new iOS 6 app, was not conceived as a direct payment product.
Passbook, as you know, simply collects your digital coupons, loyalty cards, airline and concert tickets and more in one place. Still, with Google, carriers, credit card issuers and banks all eyeing this hugely lucrative market, it’s hard to escape a notion that Apple must be working on its own mobile payment solution in secrecy.
Another thing to consider: Google could easily offer its service to Apple users via a Wallet iOS app, but Apple has a final say over letting such a piece of software exist on its platform.
At any rate, should Google submit a Wallet iOS app and Apple reject it, this will be a tell-tale sign that the iPhone maker is after all working on a similar service for iPhone users.
What do you think?
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Nowadays finding a place that really cares about removing the unwanted hair on your body can be difficult in Pittsford, New York. Well it just got a lot easier since Joe and Cheryl Parisi have opened the Pittsford Laser Spa in Pittsford, New York. They also are the proud owners of the Buffalo Laser Spa in Buffalo, New York. They bring over 25 years of experience in the field of permanent hair removal. This is more experience and know-how than 99.9% of the laser companies in the world. Needless to say Joe and Cheryl really know how to get you the look you deserve.
At the Pittsford Laser Spa you will not only find the finest and most skilled technicians around but you will also see them using the latest technology available to help you get rid of that unwanted hair. The Pittsford Laser Spa uses the Candela GentleMAX true laser technology. Candela is the leader in laser hair removal technology across the globe. The Candela GentleMAX combines two of Candela’s best lasers, the GentleLASE and the GentleYAG. The reason they use Candela’s GentleMAX is that is works on all skin types, even tanned skin and hair colors and provides the largest coverage area at 18mm’s meaning that your actual sessions will be even quicker since the standard laser only covers an area of 9mm.
Others may try to tell you that Intense Pulse Light (IPL) therapy is the best way to go but they are wrong. IPL works with controlled flashes of light that heats the melanin beneath the skin to temporarily stop hair growth. IPL is an ongoing hair removal program that needs to be followed up every four to six weeks, as the hair will grow back. During the IPL treatments a glass prism is placed on your skin and you will feel pain as the procedure is carried out. Side effects of IPL include redness of the skin, blisters, hyperpigmentation, infection, bleeding and scarring.
Laser Hair Removal in Pittsford does not have any negative side effects. The Candela GentleMAX allows for the safest and quickest means to remove the unwanted hair from your body. Most sessions only last a few minutes some even less than that. An upper lip for example will take about 45 seconds. Most clients only need about five sessions on average to become hair free. This means that you can be hair free in less than six months. The laser treatment is permanent so no hair will grow back in that area. | <urn:uuid:26410c01-c26e-4603-980e-26e3d86970fc> | CC-MAIN-2016-18 | http://www.pittsfordlaserspa.com/ | 2016-04-30T13:04:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461860111865.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428161511-00030-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.932574 | 955 |
That Covid-19 has disrupted training in an unprecedented manner is illustrated by the truth that faculties reopened after a niche of six months on Monday to a lukewarm response. Attendance was principally skinny as common lessons are but to renew and the scholars allowed initially have been restricted to these showing for the board exams, that too for ‘session’ or ‘steering’. A significant handicap to the resumption of lessons is believed to be the opposition of fogeys who don’t want to put their younger wards in danger. The faculties, on their half, are usually not taking probabilities and have made obligatory the consent of guardians, moreover putting in the Covid protocol to rule out possibilities of the an infection being contracted. The lecturers had already been making ready classes and modules for on-line lessons and now there was a contemporary recommendation for them to get examined.
Schools will even need to cope with the prospect of utilising their infrastructure like transport used to ferry youngsters and incurring expenditure on taking measures meant to make the establishments safer. As contemporary pointers from the federal government are awaited for the long run plan of action, an encouraging characteristic, as urged by the preliminary stories, has been the passion among the many college students in faculties positioned within the rural areas. Imparting training has all the time been a difficult activity within the nation and the pandemic has made it more durable. An abiding concern for the educationists has been to extend entry by way of enrolment and by checking the college dropout fee, for which a scheme just like the mid-day meal was launched. With offline lessons getting restricted, how the disaster impacts all this stays to be seen. The switchover to on-line training has additionally include its share of issues. Not each baby has a smartphone and at many locations, Internet connectivity will not be ample.
With schools remaining shut and examination in addition to admission schedules getting affected, training within the nation seems to be in full disarray. As the UN has emphasised, getting college students safely again to the classroom have to be a prime precedence as we confront a generational disaster that would waste untold human potential. | <urn:uuid:93e3bbaa-cb7e-44f2-a079-edf6c7bdb298> | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | https://todaynewsonline.in/editorials/empty-school-rooms/ | 2021-03-02T08:14:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178363782.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20210302065019-20210302095019-00192.warc.gz | en | 0.97732 | 439 |
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The new F-35 fighter jet is being detected on radar and leaves it susceptible to enemies. A coating is given to the jet making it invisible on radar, but the problem is that it requires coating after every flight. The coating quickly wears off making it detectable under the radar; RAF sources state that scratches have delayed the operation of the jet and it will soon be shipped from Lockheed Martin. The manufacturer has acknowledged the defects in the coating as low observable making it hard for enemy radars to pick up.
Makers were having a problem with the materials, and they are trying to build these jets with precise enough technology. The error is expected to be rectified before the operations, and the RAF Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen is aware of the happenings. The jets are proofs that technological advancements are made and they are better than previous versions of stealth jets. Great Britain has signed a deal with RAF to double its stealth jet F35 fleet by 2022. The contract ensures that Britain will have 35 aircraft by 2022 and Britain will be producing 15 percent of the global order received.
The company spokesperson mentioned that the coating is low cost and the success is significantly higher. The F35 requires separate maintenance from other RAF jets, and it is undoubtedly one of the best low observation jets in the world. The problem is not with the design, and it is not unusual that different coating materials are tested to make it more feasible to the buyers. Even a small change in any of the factors could easily affect the size, weight, performance, and delivery schedule of the entire system. The need for a solid coating is to make it low observant on the radar, and even a minor scratch could make it detectable like a Boeing 747. The F35 is a single seat and single-engine aircraft travelling at 1.5 Mach which is 1.5 times the speed of light. Stable leadership could keep the production under an adequate budget, and the U.S. is on the verge of delivering the most advanced jet with new technology. | <urn:uuid:69eea280-cb72-4972-a30e-64e24db51686> | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | https://www.manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com/news/stealth-jet-issues-raf-s-quest-to-find-a-solution-nwid-759.html | 2021-07-28T03:06:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153521.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20210728025548-20210728055548-00371.warc.gz | en | 0.964457 | 417 |
St. Patrick's Basilica can be found downtown. The congregation dates back to 1855, and the present church, in the Gothic Revival style, was built in the 1870s.
A statue of the saint himself is on one side of the central entrance, while the other side is occupied by commemorations of the war dead of the parish.
This stained glass window can be found inside. A mass was starting- I always have bad luck with this sanctuary in terms of timing for photo opportunities, so I made do with this one shot. Well, to be fair, if I stayed for mass, the holy water would probably boil. | <urn:uuid:dc552ce8-afad-4eed-8ffd-3e6cb36275cf> | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | https://ottawadailyphotos.blogspot.com/2015/07/stained-glass-within-basilica.html | 2018-05-24T11:48:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866276.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524112244-20180524132244-00052.warc.gz | en | 0.975533 | 129 |
Search Alliance Continues Global Transition
- Posted August 19th, 2011 at 9:45 am by Yahoo! Search
- Categories: News/Announcements, Search, Search Alliance
We are excited to announce that the Yahoo! and Microsoft Search Alliance continues its strong global momentum today with the algorithmic transition to Microsoft in seven additional countries plus Yahoo! Maktoob MENA (Middle East and North Africa). Now consumers in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia, the Netherlands, Sweden, plus several countries in MENA (in Arabic language), are able to enjoy a competitive choice in search.
Today’s news is on the heels of recent announcements that Yahoo! transitioned algorithmic results to Microsoft in 12 additional countries: New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain and UK, among others.
The global transition to Microsoft’s back-end algorithmic search functionality enables us to continue to focus on creating compelling and innovative search experiences that will help people stay informed, productive and entertained. We will be sure to keep you updated as additional countries across Europe and Asia make this transition.
Kartik Ramakrishnan, Vice President, Search Engineering, Yahoo!
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On 14th March 2017 the Bishop of Coventry, Rt Revd Christopher Cocksworth, received written answers to five questions to Government on aid and religious freedom in Iraq and Egypt.
The Lord Bishop of Coventry: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 20 February (HL5242), what percentage of the £9.25 million pledged by the UK to the UN’s Funding Facility for Immediate Stabilisation has been provided.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns: The £9.25 million UK pledge to the UN’s Funding for Immediate Stabilisation (FFIS) originally included funding allocated to the UN Development Programme (UNDP) Integrated Reconciliation Programme. At the request of the UNDP, who are responsible for the management of the FFIS and Reconciliation projects, this has now been created as a standalone project. The UK has delivered more than our initial pledge to this Reconciliation project. Therefore, the UK’s revised commitment to the FFIS is £8.82 million and the UK has so far delivered approximately 76% of this and the remainder will be delivered in the coming months.
The Lord Bishop of Coventry: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 20 February (HL5247), what percentage of funds distributed under the Magna Carta Fund in 2016 were allocated to projects promoting interreligious dialogue and co-operation in Iraq and the right to freedom of religion or belief for all of Iraq’s religious communities.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns: The UK’s Magna Carta Programme in financial year 2015-2016 spent £115,000 in Iraq, which represented 1% of the programme’s total spend. That money helped deliver an education programme on religious freedom to Iraqi schools, as well as a training course on international law and freedom of religion or belief to religious leaders, human rights advocates, academics and journalists. In financial year 2016-2017, there is no Magna Carta project focused solely on Iraq, but a £153,000 project (1.44% of the total fund) will promote legal and social protection for freedom of religion or belief across the region – including in Iraq.
The Lord Bishop of Coventry: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions have taken place with the government of Egypt regarding the recent attacks against Coptic Christians in Egypt, including in Al-Arish, Sinai.
The Lord Bishop of Coventry: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they are taking to help the government of Egypt provide for the security and well-being of religious minorities in Egypt.
The Lord Bishop of Coventry: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the vulnerability of Coptic Christians and other religious minorities in Egypt.
Baroness Anelay of St Johns: We deplore all discrimination against religious minorities and constraints on their freedom to practise their faith. The Egyptian constitution contains protections for freedom of religious belief and it is important that these rights are respected.
Coptic Christians make up approximately 10% of Egypt’s population. There were at least 41 reports of sectarian incidents in Egypt in 2016.
We have regularly raised our concerns about the deterioration in the human rights situation with the Egyptian government, including issues affecting Christians and other minorities. We welcome President Sisi’s consistent calls for peaceful coexistence and the Government of Egypt’s expression of support for the rights of Christians and for religious tolerance. | <urn:uuid:3c3631a0-e3dd-455d-9195-73ce5f0fe144> | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | https://churchinparliament.org/2017/03/14/bishop-of-coventry-asks-government-about-aid-and-religious-freedom-in-iraq-and-egypt/ | 2018-12-10T07:15:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823318.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20181210055518-20181210081018-00607.warc.gz | en | 0.94072 | 752 |
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April 30, May 1 and 2
8am - 5pm Fri-Sat, 1-5pm Sun
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9241 Sauls Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
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Meet the Artist
We are Kathy Phillips and Jim Phillips, two artists under one roof, working out of our studio and sculpture garden here in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Whether you're looking for a decorative piece of art to nourish your soul, something special for your garden, or even a practical gift, between the two of us, we've got you covered.
Please take a look around our website for samples of past and current pieces, and let us know what catches your eye! No matter if your budget is big or small, we'd love to help you find your next piece of handmade art. Send us a note, or give us a call!
MEET THE ARTISTS
Whether she has her hands in the clay or in the soil of her garden... Kathy is always getting her hands dirty!
Kathy loves throwing and playing with clay, shaping it into organic forms. Click below to learn more.
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The Grady County Sheriff’s Department is reassuring residents after a Facebook post claimed a sniper was targeting people at a gas station.
Sheriff Harry Young said deputies were called out to the 2300 block of Highway 319 South around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, but said they found no evidence of a sniper.
Investigators said they don’t know if the small caliber bullet hit the vehicle in Georgia or if it happened in Florida.
They believe someone would've had to been standing directly in front of that car for the bullet to go in the way that it did.
A resident posted on Facebook around 6 a.m. Sunday that someone shot an AR15 at multiple cars on US 319 at Thomasville Road.
He claims a bullet when through his wife’s car, nearly hitting his 3-year-old daughter.
According to Young, deputies interviewed businesses and drivers nearby, and nobody heard anything relating to gun shots.
Young said no injuries were reported, and the bullet did not enter the car other than going in the hood.
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Just three days after the official ribbon cutting, the first show debuted at Albany State University's new Fine Arts Center.
The Bainbridge Public Safety Department has arrested three men charged in connection with a series of crimes.
The results are in and students in Lowndes County won big at the 90th National Future Farmers of America Convention.
One local nonprofit has gathered nearly 15,000 non-perishable items.
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Folliculitis is a condition in which the walls of your hair follicles become inflamed and form pustules. The condition can be caused by a number of things including friction, infection, excessive perspiration, and even other skin conditions and irritants. If you have a weak immune system, are obese or have a skin injury, then you should take measures to prevent folliculitis. This is because those are some of the risk factors for the condition. Here are some of the effective preventive measures:
Wear Loose, Comfortable Cloths
As hinted in the introduction, friction is one of the causes of folliculitis. Wearing tight clothing increases the level of friction between your skin and the material. Therefore, you can lower your risk for the disease by wearing clothes that fit you comfortably, but not too tight. This is especially necessary when you are engaged in an exercise that creates a lot of friction between your clothes and skin, such as sports.
Prevent Razor Bumps
Razor bumps irritate the skin, which can lead to folliculitis. Therefore, you need to shave carefully so as not to create the bumps. Achieve this by:
- Moistening your skin before shaving
- Using a moisturizer after shaving
- Using a thick shaving cream
- Rinsing your skin with cold water after the shave
Stick to Hygienic Hot Tubs
Hot tub rash is a form of folliculitis caused by the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Most people get it when they use unhygienic hot tubs or spas because the bacteria thrive in warm, moist areas. For your tubs at home, you can prevent the infection by cleaning them regularly and adding the recommended amount of chlorine. It's also advisable not to share baths with those who have the skin irritations. For tubs elsewhere, avoid getting into one unless you are certain of its cleanliness.
Be Keen with Your Personal Hygiene
Folliculitis caused by bacteria can spread via contaminated pieces of clothing or personal objects. Therefore, it is wise to avoid sharing towels, change your shaving blades regularly, and shower after exercise or after working with contaminants such as chemicals. The idea is to prevent anything that may contaminate your skin from doing so.
Avoid Prolonged Use of Rubber Gloves
Lastly, you should also avoid heating your skin too much because that would make you sweat, which is a recipe for folliculitis too. This is why those whose work involves wearing rubber gloves tend to have this condition. Rubber gloves are not breathable, which means they trap the sweat, and they also heat up your skin considerably. If you must wear them, then take them off as frequently as possible. Also, wash and dry them thoroughly, preferably with the insides turned out, after each day of use.
If you do develop the condition, then you need to see a dermatologist because it is treatable. Treatment for folliculitis is customized to its cause. It may involve the use of topical creams, anti-inflammatory medication, laser treatment and others. For more information, contact J Kent Bartruff MD PA or a similar medical professional. | <urn:uuid:cad7fe03-8b12-4ada-b7d2-48d876e2b503> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://fitnessnotes.org/2015/03/12/how-to-prevent-the-irritating-and-unsightly-folliculitis/ | 2018-07-16T07:03:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589222.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716060836-20180716080836-00514.warc.gz | en | 0.957642 | 662 |
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Not only does exercise have the ability to make you even sexier than you already are, it also can make you a lot more focused. According to a number of studies, exercise produces a ton of benefits that will improve your focus. It:
- First and foremost produces “positive changes in concentration, stress, energy, and well-being”1
- Increases blood flow to your brain, improving your mental cognition and ability to focus
- Actually creates new brain cells2, building up the empire that is your brain
- Like meditation, works out your attention muscle, and improves the “brain circuits that underlie [your] ability to think”3
- Enhances your mood, impulse control, memory, and energy levels, which are all factors that influence how focused you are.4
So it’s pretty clear – exercise will improve your ability focus. But how exactly can you use it to boost your focus? Here’s what the research says:
- Aerobic exercise will improve your focus the most. One study found that participants who only stretched “had increased activation in some areas of the brain but not in those tied to better performance”, but participants who performed aerobic exercise had the most improved focus and decision-making ability.5
- Make sure you don’t only do aerobic exercise. In other words, while cardio may be best for your focus, balancing a few exercise types, like yoga, weight training, and cardio, will make you the most focused.6 This lets you reap the benefits from all types of exercise – for example, “only yoga produces improvements in mood and self-satisfaction”.7
- Don’t over-train. According to the author of How to Get Focused, “as soon as you push yourself beyond a certain limit, your alertness will significantly drop”.8 Not overtraining will keep you running at your peak.
Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons put it well in their book, The Invisible Gorilla, when they said “exercise improves cognition broadly by increasing the fitness of your brain itself”. If you care a lot about productivity and focus, exercise is something you should work into your daily routine, particularly if your brain is front and center in how productive you are. | <urn:uuid:d3f43256-1874-4d25-9a03-dc51eb3443bd> | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | http://alifeofproductivity.com/exercise-to-boost-your-focus/ | 2015-12-01T00:16:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398464386.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205424-00330-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.938872 | 489 |
Makes 1 loaf
I like a bread that can stick to my ribs, but not necessarily to my hips. I don’t think I’m asking too much, and I think I just may have found the answer to my prayers with this Irish Brown n’ Oat Soda Bread. It’s healthy (75% whole wheat) and hearty (thanks to a happy sprinkle of oats). This dense, savory, crusty quickbread is best eaten warm, slathered with butter, even though the butter will definitely stick to your ribs and your hips.
It’s worth it, though. Feel free to thank Ireland.
3 cups wheat pastry flour
1 cup white pastry flour
1/2 cup steel cut Irish oats (I used the 3 min oats by McCain’s)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups buttermilk (a bit more or less, as needed to get a sticky texture)
butter, for brushing top of loaf (optional)
This recipe is as easy as 1, 2, 3….4.
1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Whisk together the dry ingredients: whole wheat and regular pastry flour, oats, salt, and baking soda.
2. Add in the buttermilk – just enough to make a slightly sticky dough.
3. Shape on a lined baking sheet into a 2 inch tall circle. Cut an X into the dough with a sharp knife.
4. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean and/or the bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Rub crust with butter, if desired.
Now, eat it!
Sure, all the experts say to let the bread rest 15-30 minutes before slicing but I can only last about 5 minutes before I dig in. The crumb might tear a little when I slice it, but the hot steam melts the butter in the most addictive way.
I think the tradeoff is fair.
Serve alongside a beautiful Irish landmark. Possibly Guinness Lake?
Thanks Ireland! Brown soda bread is delicious.
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Hi! I am in Mountain View at NASA for a summer program until the end of august, and I finally found the time to rent a car and escape the jail a little bit. I'll be driving and exploring the bay area this weekend for sure and probably also for the weeks to come. Unfortunately I missed the previous Internations event!
But let me know if anyone wants to meet, or if there is anything fun happening or any other meetup. I'd like to meet some of you :)
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Air purifier helps in removing pet dander and if you are having a pet, you must consider buying an air purifier. It is said that pets’ hair is one of the prime reasons for indoor air pollution as pets’ saliva or sweat can cause allergies and serious health problems, especially for kids and elders.
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WISE DAN (Wiseman's Ferry), who is to race in the $1 million Breeders' Cup
Sprint (G1) at Churchill Downs on November 6, worked Tuesday for the first time
since he captured the Phoenix S. (G3) on October 8. With Jerry O'Dwyer aboard,
the three-year-old gelding was clocked in 1:00 3/5 for the five-furlong work
with a six-furlong out time of 1:14 2/5 over the main track at Keeneland.
"He did that real easy," said trainer Charlie Lopresti, who has four wins
with his five Keeneland starters through the first eight days of the fall
meeting. "I never work my horses real fast. I'm not a big believer in those fast
works anyway. As long as they come home good and finish up good that's all that
matters to me."
Lopresti said HERE COMES BEN (Street Cry [Ire]) is scheduled to work on
Thursday with regular exercise rider Enrique Pacheco aboard. The move will be
the third at Keeneland since the four-year-old Won the Forego S. (G1) at
Saratoga on September 4. Here Comes Ben is pointing toward the Breeders' Cup
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When some years ago the International Olympic Committee (IOC) held a session to discuss the future of the Olympic movement, there was a group of a few journalists reporting from these discussions and decisions. When from Sept. 7 – 10, 2013 the IOC members decide which city will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020 or which of the six candidates will succeed Jacques Rogge, around 1,800 journalists from all over the world will be reporting from Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.
This is a new scale of media operation, similar or even bigger than those at huge sporting events, such as World Championships. The IOC press operations team and the Argentinean organizers have set up the biggest-ever media center at a session with 5,000 square meters of space, hundreds of kilometers of cables and room for all the accredited people to work.
The greatest interest comes from those countries which are directly involved. Japan is sending about 900 journalists to Argentina in order to report on Tokyo’s bid for the 2020 Games. But Spanish TV and Turkish Television are also preparing for their special broadcasts on 7 September, D-Day for the three candidate cities. Many of them are reporting live all day.
The show will be on as all candidate cities are bringing high profile personalities to Buenos Aires – another reason, why media interest is growing enormously. Princess Takamato is representing the imperial family of Japan, Crown Prince Felipe from Spain supports Madrid and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan is flying from the G20 summit in Russia directly to Argentina.
When it comes to the decisions on the other days, the number of journalists working in the media center will certainly be lower than on Day 1, but interest still appears to be very high. FILA president Nena Lalovic has received 1 million support letters for his sport –from Japanese fans alone. More letters came from all other parts of the world and are now taking up a huge space in his office.
Taking into account that the core fans of squash, softball and baseball are also hoping to be included in the programs for the Olympic Games 2020 and 2024, it is clear that there is huge potential for an enormous number of people following that crucial moment and the whole session on the IOC’s website www.olympic.org, which is broadcasting live. A total of 25 channels (including channels from Europe, USA, Brazil and China) will take the live feed from Buenos Aires at least during the bid cities decision.
On the last day of the session media interest will remain high, at least from German media. When six candidates are throwing their hats into the five rings hoping to become IOC President and successor to Jacques Rogge, journalists from all over the world will cover the decision and the reactions.
German Television does not want to miss anything and is sending a group of 41 people to Buenos Aires (35 for ARD group of broadcasters and 6 for ZDF network) in order to report on the presidential voting. That is by far the biggest group from the six candidates’ countries. Singapore Television has expressed interest, but up to now no other TV station from other candidates countries are planning to cover the IOC’s presidential election.
Whereas in the past the international signal from the congress was often a 2 or 3-camera production, filmed by local personnel, this time it will be on a different scale.
IOC-owned Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) , based in Spain, is for the first time ever responsible for the highest quality of TV production. The IOC will stream the session live on its own YouTube channel.
Only the actual electronic voting processes will not be shown live – the rest will be broadcast. The biggest challenge for the organizers this time is the relatively small congress hall at the Hilton hotel, due to the high level of demand which it has never been experienced before on such a level.
Most of the journalists will not even be able to access the meeting room itself. They will have to watch the discussions and presentations on 50 television screens in the media center or the hotel lobby. The biggest screen has been installed in the lobby of the hotel and is about 10 meters long and 6 meters high.
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It would be awful to be cast away by God, wouldn't it?
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Note: This lesson was originally published on an older version of The Learning Network; the link to the related Times article will take you to a page on the old site.
Teaching ideas based on New York Times content.
Overview of Lesson Plan: In this lesson, students investigate the moral, economic and ecological impacts of the extinction of various animal species. Students first assess how and why people support
and refute actions that lead to the extinction of animals. They then examine how the wild tiger population has grown from near-extinction due to conservation efforts. Finally, after research on a specific animal
currently near extinction, students defend the protection of that endangered species through a persuasive speech.
Alison Zimbalist, The New York Times Learning Network
Suggested Time Allowance: 45 minutes- 1 hour
1. Assess how people both support and refute actions that lead to the extinction of animals.
2. Examine how the wild tiger population has grown from near-extinction due to conservation efforts by reading and discussing “Improbably, the Tiger Survives.”
3. Investigate, through research, an animal species that is endangered, including the causes of its endangerment and actions towards conservation of this species.
4. Defend the protection of the endangered species researched by writing and presenting a speech discussing the moral, economic and ecological impacts of the extinction of this species.
Resources / Materials:
-slips of paper that say “Support” or “Refute” (enough so that half of the students receive “Support” and half receive “Refute”)
-hat or bag
-copies of “Improbably, the Tiger Survives” (one per student)
-encyclopedias and other references with information about different animal species that are near extinction
-computers with Internet access (optional)
Activities / Procedures:
1. WARM-UP/ DO-NOW: Each student draws a slip of paper from a hat or bag and responds to the following in his or her journal (written on the board prior to class): If your paper says “Support,” respond to this question: In what ways do some people support actions that lead to the extinction of animals, and why? If your paper says “Refute,” respond to this question: In what ways do some people refute actions that lead to the extinction of animals, and why? Then, have students share their answers, writing responses on the board in two columns. Which aspects of both sides of this argument do students find to be reasonable or understandable, and why? Which aspects do students have difficulty finding to be reasonable, and why?
2. Read and discuss “Improbably, the Tiger Survives,” focusing on the following questions:
a. Read the first paragraph. What might you predict this article to be about based solely on these few sentences, and why?
b. Why did many biologists predict that the wild tiger would be extinct by the year 2000?
c. What proof is there that the number of wild tigers is on the increase?
d. What has been leading to the extinction of wild tiger populations?
e. What steps have been taken to preserve the wild tiger populations, both economically and physically?
f. How does this article support that “saving the tiger is the right thing to do, morally, ecologically and economically”?
g. How is the tiger revered in different societies, and why might this animal have such “cultural presence”?
h. How is the tiger physically designed for survival in the habitats in which it lives?
i. How do tigers differ among subspecies, and how might these differences reflect different survival needs?
j. How do tigers’ hunting and care-giving patterns help them to survive?
k. In what ways are conservationists working with those who use tiger bone to treat ailments?
3. Each student selects an animal species that is endangered for the topic of research about that species. (Suggested species: African elephant, short-tailed albatross, aye-aye, coral reef, dwarf crocodile, Philippine
eagle, Indian elephant, black-footed ferret, mountain gorilla, kakapo, komodo dragon, black lemur, hairy-eared dwarf lemur, hyacinth macaw, manatee, numbat, orangutan, giant otter, Humboldt penguin, Indian python,
black rhinoceros, Mediterranean monk seal, Malaysian sun bear, golden lion tamarin, Monteverde golden toad, leatherback turtle, golden-cheeked warbler, gray whale, Mariana fruit bat, woodland caribou, San Joaquin
kit fox, bighorn sheep, California condor, Florida panther, American peregrine falcon, marbled murrelet, northern spotted owl, brown pelican.) Using available resource materials, students research their animal,
answering the following questions:
–What is this animal’s natural habitat, and where in the world can this habitat be found?
–What are this animal’s physical features, and how do they enhance its ability to survive in its natural habitat?
–What are the causes of this animal’s endangerment?
–What actions have been taken towards the conservation of this species?
4. WRAP-UP/ HOMEWORK: After each student has completed his or her research, he or she incorporates the research into a speech, persuasively supporting the answer to the following question: What moral, economic and ecological impacts would the extinction of this animal have, and what is the importance of its conservation? Students should imagine that their speeches will be presented to local residents living in or near the habitat of the animals researched. In a future class, students should share their speeches and evaluate the importance of preservation on a global scale.
Further Questions for Discussion:
–What classifies a species as “endangered”?
–How do the needs or desires of humans sometimes conflict with the survival of animal species?
–In what ways might an animal species differ in different habitats?
–What do humans do to endanger the natural habitats of other living creatures?
–What actions have been taken towards the conservation of various species?
–What can a student your age do to help protect endangered species?
Evaluation / Assessment:
Students will be evaluated based on written journal response, participation in class discussions, thoughtful and thorough research on an animal nearing extinction, and well-written persuasive speech evaluating the moral, economic and ecological impacts of the extinction of the researched animal.
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1. Flag the countries mentioned in the article on a world map. Then, research the wildlife indigenous to these countries, particularly the wild cat populations. What about the environments of these countries support the survival of these animals?
2. Indicate biome regions on a world map. Then, use drawings or symbols to indicate the locations of endangered species all over the world. Finally, analyze your map. What areas have a high concentration of endangered species, and why?
3. Study plants and insects that are becoming endangered. What impact do these plants and insects have on the environment and on the various ecosystems in which they thrive? What impact might the extinction of these living organisms have on their ecosystems?
4. Explore animals that are indigenous to your state or region. Create a map that illustrates where these animals reside. What animals in your state or region are endangered or threatened, and why? What conservation efforts have been put in place to try to prevent the extinction of these species?
5. The featured article discusses the mythology linked to tigers in a wide range of cultures. Choose an animal and trace its mythological importance in the stories of different cultures. How is this animal portrayed in different cultures, and why? Why is this animal a significant mythological character on a global scale?
6. Research various causes of endangerment of living species, such as deforestation, desertification, and various forms of pollution (e.g., pesticides, chloroflourocarbons, burning fossil fuels).
7. Investigate the natural process of extinction of species. How and why do humans sometimes affect this natural process?
8. Visit a local zoo and/or natural history museum and examine how the natural habitats for different animals and regions of the world are designed. Students might also design, either in sketch or in diorama form, what they think an ideal habitat for a specific species would look like.
American History- Learn about the conservation movement in the United States that Theodore Roosevelt initiated.
-Read recent news articles about the animal rights movement and its effects on how people perceive the wildlife around them.
Civics- Analyze the Endangered Species Act created by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. How does this and other legislation affect wildlife conservation?
Economics- Research companies that donate proceeds from their products or services to endangered species organizations. Write letters to these companies asking for information on their programs to learn more about what businesses can do to protect endangered species.
Fine Arts- Look at natural history drawings by artists and natural historians such as John James Audubon. What purpose do these pictures serve in the preservation of species?
Global History- Appraise the trade regulations set forth in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, or CITES (//www.wcmc.org.uk/CITES/english/index.html).
Health- Examine both sides of the debate regarding endangered or threatened animals whose various body parts are said to possess health benefits (such as tigers, rhinoceroses, sharks, and elephants).
Mathematics- Obtain statistics on, and then graph, the size of an endangered or threatened animal population, such as the wild tiger, over time.
Other Information on the Web:
Cat Specialist Group -IUCN: The World Conservation Union (//lynx.uio.no/catfolk/) provides advice on all matters concerning wild cats, including their status in nature; the threats they face and the conservation requirements; biology and natural history.
The Wildlife Conservation Society (//www.wcs.org) works to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the world.
The World Wildlife Fund (//www.worldwildlife.org) provides news and global campaigns to protect all wildlife and habitats.
Bagheera- A Website for Endangered Species (//www.bagheera.com) offers resources, databases, and specials about endangered and nearly-endangered species.
Academic Content Standards:
Science Standard 7- Understands how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival. Benchmarks: Knows ways in which species interact and depend on one another in an ecosystem; Knows that all individuals of a species that occur together at a given place and time make up a population, and all populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact compose an ecosystem; Knows factors that affect the number and types of organisms an ecosystem can support; Knows relationships that exist among organisms in food chains and food webs
(CTSS – ‘science’, ‘6-8’, ‘7’)
Science Standard 9- Understands the basic concepts of the evolution of species. Benchmark: Understands the concept of extinction and its importance in biological evolution
(CTSS – ‘science’, ‘6-8’, ‘9’)
Science Standard 16- Understands the scientific enterprise. Benchmark: Knows ways in which science and society influence one another
(CTSS – ‘science’, ‘6-8’, ’16’)
Geography Standard 8- Understands the characteristics of ecosystems on Earth’s surface. Benchmarks: Understands the functions and dynamics of ecosystems; Understands ecosystems in terms of their characteristics and ability to withstand stress caused by physical events
(CTSS – ‘social’, ‘6-8’, ‘geo3’)
Geography Standard 14- Understands how human actions modify the physical environment. Benchmarks: Understands the environmental consequences of people changing the physical environment; Understands the environmental consequences of both the unintended and intended outcomes of major technological changes in human history
(CTSS – ‘social’, ‘6-8’, ‘geo5’)
Geography Standard 18- Understands global development and environmental issues. Benchmarks: Understands how the interaction between physical and human systems affects current conditions on Earth; Understands why different points of view exist regarding contemporary geographic issues
(CTSS – ‘social’, ‘6-8’, ‘geo6’)
Language Arts Standard 1- Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process. Benchmarks: Uses style and structure appropriate for specific audiences and purposes; Writes persuasive compositions; Writes compositions that speculate on problems/solutions
(CTSS – ‘english’, ‘6-8’, ‘1’)
Language Arts Standard 4- Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Benchmarks: Uses a variety of resource materials to gather information for research topics; Determines the appropriateness of an information source for a research topic; Organizes information and ideas from multiple sources in systematic ways
(CTSS – ‘english’, ‘6-8’, ‘4’)
Science Standard 7- Understands how species depend on one another and on the environment for survival. Benchmarks: Knows how the interrelationships and interdependencies among organisms generate stable ecosystems that fluctuate around a state of rough equilibrium for hundreds or thousands of years; Knows ways in which humans can modify ecosystems and cause irreversible effects
(CTSS – ‘science’, ‘9-12’, ‘7’)
Science Standard 9- Understands the basic concepts of the evolution of species. Benchmark: Knows how natural selection and its evolutionary consequences provide a scientific explanation for the diversity and unity of past and present life forms on Earth
(CTSS – ‘science’, ‘9-12’, ‘9’)
Science Standard 16- Understands the scientific enterprise. Benchmark: Knows that science and technology are essential social enterprises, but alone they can only indicate what can happen, not what should happen
(CTSS – ‘science’, ‘9-12’, ’16’)
Geography Standard 8- Understands the characteristics of ecosystems on Earth’s surface. Benchmarks: Understands how relationships between soil, climate, and plant and animal life affect the distribution of ecosystems; Knows ecosystems interms of their biodiversity and productivity; Knows the effects of biological magnification in ecosystems; Knows the effects of both physical and human changes in ecosystems
(CTSS – ‘social’, ‘9-12’, ‘geo3’)
Geography Standard 14- Understands how human actions modify the physical environment. Benchmarks: Understands the role of humans in decreasing the diversity of flora and fauna in a region; Understands the global impacts of human changes in the physical environment
(CTSS – ‘social’, ‘9-12’, ‘geo5’)
Geography Standard 18- Understands global development and environmental issues. Benchmarks: Understands why policies should be designed to guide the use and management of Earth’s resources and to reflect multiple points of view; Understands contemporary issues in terms of Earth’s physical and human systems
(CTSS – ‘social’, ‘9-12’, ‘geo6’)
Language Arts Standard 1- Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process. Benchmarks: Writes compositions that are focused for different audiences; Writes compositions that fulfill different purposes; Writes persuasive compositions that evaluate, interpret, and speculate about problems/solutions and causes and effects; Writes reflective compositions
(CTSS – ‘english’, ‘9-12’, ‘1’)
Language Arts Standard 4- Gathers and uses information for research purposes. Benchmarks: Uses a variety of news sources to gather information for research topics; Synthesizes information from multiple research studies to draw conclusions that go beyond those found in any of the individual studies
(CTSS – ‘english’, ‘9-12’, ‘4’)
This lesson plan may be used to address the academic standards listed above. These standards are drawn from Content Knowledge: A Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks for K-12 Education; 3rd and 4th Editions and have been provided courtesy of the Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning in Aurora, Colorado. | <urn:uuid:d062f5bc-b833-4357-bcae-f5bbab782433> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/1999/10/12/wild-wildlife/ | 2021-10-18T22:47:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585215.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018221501-20211019011501-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.88989 | 3,634 |
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Written By: Christopher Barakat, MS
Building Muscle and Losing Fat …
Everyone’s Dream Right? Well, the results show it’s Elkins’ reality and it can be your reality too.
This past week Elkins flew out to Tampa to kick it with me and we then spent the weekend in Orlando for the Europa Expo. We were both excited for his trip to Tampa because exactly one year ago, he was on a family vacation and I brought him into the Human Performance Lab where I work at the University of Tampa for a DEXA scan and we wanted to see how his body composition has changed over the past year.
Let’s take a look at the results and then explain how he was able to attain these results.
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Chris’s lean body mass increased by 1.55lbs despite weighing ~3lbs less on this most recent scan and being in a consistent calorie deficit for ~5 weeks.
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Chris’s fat mass decreased by 4.78lbs compared to his dexa scan in April of 2017.
*Note: Convert grams to kilograms to pounds to do the math yourself 😉
Some people might look at these results and say “Gaining 1.5lbs of lean body mass in one year is nothing” but that’s because their expectations are skewed. Think about a 16oz steak, that’s a lot of meat – now think of a 24oz steak.
That’s pretty much how much lean body mass Chris was able to accrue over the past year!
The longer and longer you’ve been training, the harder it is to make progress and accrue muscle. You get closer to reaching your genetic potential and your rate of gains slow down.
We’re really happy with these results because Chris has been weight training consistently for 6 years straight now and making progress as a natural bodybuilder is something you need to fight tooth and nail for.
Chris was able to achieve this improved body composition of more muscle and less body fat by approaching his nutrition the same way you should approach your training – in a logical, periodized manner. We had phases where Chris was intentionally in a calorie surplus and was welcoming total weight gain (a combination of muscle and fat).
Chris was able to do this in a very intuitive manner and didn’t have to track his macronutrients very tightly when bulking because of how much experience he has from tracking in the past. He gained ~1lbs per month for 9 months while running MaX-Hype eXtreme and pushing himself hard in the gym. The extra calories are key to support recovery capabilities and fuel growth.
From there, he switched gears into a calorie deficit in order to reduce his body fat levels and expose the extra tissue he was able to gain throughout his improvement season/calorie surplus.
So although beginners CAN build muscle and lose fat at the same time (body recomposition), intermediate and advanced trainees need to optimize their results by periodizing their nutrition based on their goals!
Chris was eating an average of 175g protein per day during his improvement season which enabled his body to recover from the intense training and accrue additional muscle tissue.
As Chris undergoes his 2018 contest prep, we’re both really excited to see how much better his physique will look compared to his 2016 competition shape. Natural bodybuilding is a slow and steady process and Chris has been working hard over the past two years to make improvements to his physique. As he gets leaner and leaner and body fat levels continue to decrease, the improvements made will become more evident.
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A diesel fuel additive is highly beneficial for a vehicle’s fuel system. Different countries have different qualities of diesel, and low-quality diesel can prevent your vehicle’s engine from reaching its full potential. A diesel fuel additive cleans the fuel so that the combustion is high. This enhances the fuel economy rate of the vehicle, and there is no harmful emission.
Furthermore, it extends the lifespan of your vehicle and provides protection from the hot and cold weather. There is a wide range of diesel fuel additives available, and we have listed these 11 best diesel fuel additives serving different purposes. Depending on your requirements like boosting the fuel economy, purifying the fuel, or eliminating the deposits from the fuel tanks, you should choose a diesel fuel additive accordingly.
The List Of Best Diesel Fuel Additives In 2021
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This diesel fuel additive will make your engine run very smoothly. It has the quality to reduce emissions and also to improve the economy. It is straightforward to start and can also reduce carbon build-up from injectors and burners. This is perfect for daily use and can stabilize your fuel. It can disperse the moisture which prevents bacteria without using chemicals or biocides. This is very useful as it can also be used for large applications.
This is safe for all kinds of engines and fuels and delivers maximum performance. It has the ability to clean the valves and also other carbon deposits, varnish, and gums. The fuel additive will reduce emissions and is known to increase fuel efficiency. This will cure your fuel problems and is available in concentrated diesel formula. It provides uniform combustion and will also prevent any problems with the fuel. It delivers with power and is highly effective when it comes to performance.
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This will increase the fuel economy and is very useful for cleaning the engine. This has got positive reviews from genuine users, and this will even work when the temperature is at the freezing point. You will never face any problem in your drive with this amazing fuel additive. It will also increase the efficiency of your vehicle and will quiet down the injectors.
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Therefore, it improves the fuel economy without any alkyl nitrates. The additive helps in the prevention of the degradation of the fuel and promotes its stability. It will also avoid the growth of corrosion in the tank and will stop the growth of algae. This is a beneficial product for your engine. If used accordingly, it will be very helpful in dealing with cetane. It is one of the best diesel fuel additives which will boost the performance of your entire engine system.
#8. Secret Diesel Extreme Clean & Boost
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This fuel additive can clean out the entire tank as well as the injectors and lines. It can remove the free water from your engine system as well as boost the cetane. This will stabilize the fuel and coat the tank. Besides, the additive will also coat the lines and acts as an inhibitor to rust and corrosion. It will lubricate the injectors and fuel pump and is very useful in increasing the fuel stability.
The single bottle weighing just 2015 pounds will be enough to treat 75 gallons of fuel. This will improve the cetane and will upgrade the power of your diesel equipment. Furthermore, it adds a maintenance economy to your engine and will improve its performance. It will keep your diesel engine in a maintenance-free condition and will also keep it much cleaner. The product has got positive reviews and will respond very well to all kinds of diesel fuel.
#7. Performance Formula One Shot
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This is another powerful diesel fuel additive which will work with any fuel system. It is designed to power the diesel engines and will improve its performance. This can be used in any weather and will enhance your engine’s performance in both hot and cold conditions. With this, you will gain a cetane of up to 5 points which will lead to the increase in horsepower. It gives better acceleration and also improves the combustion. This is one of the best diesel fuel additives concerning functionalities.
Furthermore, this improves the torque and power and will also reduce the consumption of fuel. It will help in the gain of 9.6 % MPG and allows in easy starting. The product does not contain any alcohol and is formulated to use with sulfur diesel fuel. It comes with cold-weather protection and reduces emissions. This will help remove the water and meets all the requirements for your engine fuel system. It will both clean and protect your fuel system. It will also improve the filter and reduce smoke.
#6. Diesel Formula Fuel Stabilizer
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With this diesel fuel additive, you will be able to prevent the formation of sediments and sludge. This will clean your entire fuel system and will also lubricate it. It will protect your engine against corrosion and increases the process of thermal breakdown, which further results in the reduction of oxidation. This will clear the water from your fuel system and will remove algae, bacteria, and fungus.
This is a heavy-duty performer and will clean and protect your entire fuel system. With a single ounce of this additive, you will be able to treat 10 gallons of fuel. This is also very safe to be used regularly, and it does not contain any alcohol. It will give year-round protection and has got high levels of lubricity agents. It is one of the best diesel fuel additives for increasing the efficiency of your engine and boosting overall performance.
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This will protect the pump and injectors by properly lubricating them. This can also be used in machines with major diesel engines. With a single Oz of this additive, you will be able to treat 40 gallons of diesel fuel. This is an amazing cetane booster which will increase the performance of your engine. You will not have to bother about anything as it will give complete protection to your engine.
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This is a highly concentrated diesel fuel additive which is known to improve the torque of your engine. It is very efficient, and just 8 Oz is able to treat diesel with 250 gallons. It produces a complete burn and reduces the deposit of carbon and soot formation. This also results in the improvement of MPG and stabilizes the fuel. This will protect your entire fuel system from microbial growth as well as from the damages caused by water.
Apart from removing the deposits, this will also protect from corrosion and from wearing down. It is a combustion modifier which will improve efficiency. This product also contains biocide and enables the extension of fuel storage. It also contains a dispersant which restores the degraded fuel. The demulsifier is very effective in separating water. It has got many other benefits and will also keep the DPF clean. It is definitely one of the best diesel fuel additives available.
#2. Performance Formula Diesel Fuel Additive
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This is a premium diesel fuel additive which has been approved by Ford, Navistar, and GM. It can perform in any season and is designed to tackle any fuel-related issues. This is an all-purpose additive which is perfect for cleanliness. A single bottle of 16 Oz can treat 60 gallons of diesel fuel. Even if blended with other fuel additives, it will not cause any harm to your fuel system.
It comes in a case of 12 bottles and gives an-round protection to your engine system. Moreover, it avoids gelling and can also be conveniently used in cold winter months. This adds lubricity to your engine and will avoid the formation of microbial agents. This is a highly rated product and is very safe to use.
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This is a diesel fuel additive cleans the fuel system and lubricates the surfaces for getting a better fuel economy. Most of the cheap quality diesel has low sulfur, and it causes various issues that can be neutralized by its addition. It increases the power of the engine as well as the miles per gallon of fuel consumption. The product is made in the USA, and it can increase the lifespan of your fuel pumps and injects. The product is applicable not only for diesel motor vehicle but also for locomotive and marine equipment engines.
Furthermore, there is no solvent used, and it is going to minimize exhaust emission with the better combustion of the fuel. The product is suitable for diesel as well as gasoline engines. Also, it can blend seamlessly with super sticky oils and increase the efficiency of the engine. It can clean the carburetor and injectors, and the fuel consumption will be lower than usual. It is a complete fuel additive that does all the different required actions for bettering the fuel system.
Best Diesel Fuel Additives Buying Guide & Benefits
Diesel fuel additives are quite useful for vehicles, but choosing the best ones is not easy since there are too many. This buying guide is here to give you some tips on what to look for in the best diesel fuel additives. We also include their benefits for your vehicles as well, so feel free to check them out below.
Typically, diesel fuel additives contain detergents and dispersants. These contents are safe to pass through engine parts of the vehicles. The thing to be careful about is the type that mixes with alcohol because it can cause damages to the system. So when you buy diesel fuel additives, make sure to avoid the ones with alcohol.
To comply with environmental standards, diesel engines should pass an emission test. The fuel additives should reduce harmful and hazardous emissions so that they won’t cancel the benefits that they provide. So don’t forget to check the label for an EPA seal of approval. That way, you know that the solution is safe and effective to use with your vehicles. This part is important, so make sure that the additives that you choose meet the requirement of EPA compliance.
There are different types of diesel fuel additives that work differently for your vehicles. However, it is better to go for the options that can deliver multiple functions in one. Look for the diesel fuel additives that can protect your engine and fuel system while stabilizing fuel’s cetane rating. That way, you will be able to provide multiple protection for your vehicles with ease.
The type of fuel additives that you choose reflects the improvement of your vehicle’s performance. There is a wide variety of fuel additives with different functions that you can choose from. You can pick the specific type to an all-in-one; the key is to go for the one that solves the problems for your vehicles.
Why Do Vehicles Need Diesel Fuel Additives?
There are several main reasons why you should use diesel fuel additives for your vehicles which are:
- Easy Maintenance: The best diesel additives contain lubrication and corrosion inhibitors. That helps to reduce wear and tear as well as to prevent the breakdown of the vehicles. So you will be able to drive for a longer period with less frequent maintenance checks which is more convenient.
- Economical: It works by reducing the vehicle’s fuel consumption and repairing costs. With diesel fuel additives, you will spend less on both fuel and other runnings.
- Engine Performance Improvement: The additives improve the temperature and velocity that the diesel burns. That simply helps your vehicle’s engine to perform better while increasing its power capacity.
- Exhaust Emission Reduction: Since it can improve the performance of the engine, there is less carbon dioxide exhaust emission. Simply put, it can cut off smoke emission by removing excessive gunk buildup. That way, there won’t be too much exhaust emission from your vehicles like before anymore.
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The New York Times on Sept 7th 2010 writes about the new phenomenon of Japanese workers taking second and even third jobs to make ends meet.
For those in the Israeli employment market, this is a very common and long established practice here, either juggling multiple part-time jobs instead of holding a full-time role or taking on a part-time position to supplement the full-time income. Sometimes this part-time decision is forced upon the job seeker until a suitable full-time job can be secured, while at other times this option is chosen for lifestyle or income reasons.
The reason this issue is critical to raise is that I have spoken to many immigrants to Israel from North America, Europe and other countries that seem to feel that accepting a part-time job implies a failure on their part. This is mostly due to the fact that in their pre-aliyah country, part-time work is less common, at least for “white-collar” professionals. As with many things that are involved in relocating to a new country, it is critical to understand and adapt to your new environment, and in terms of employment this means being open to less-than-fulltime job opportunities.
Sometimes, instead of a part-time job, freelance work is found; for more information on this subject, see: http://jobsearchinisrael.blogspot.com/2010/03/freelancer-in-israel-what-does-it-mean.html.
In fact, the related topic of dual wage earners is also useful to consider. 61% of Israeli Jewish couples have two breadwinners, 28% have one person making an income, and 6% have none. This percentage of two-wage earners is not dissimilar to the figure for the US (57%). However, what it seems to me is that of the people that decide to emigrate from Western countries, the percentage of families in which both husband and wife work before aliyah is much lower than this average. So when the new realities of life in Israel kick in, it can be difficult for some to change their mind-set and come to grips with the typical situation of both members of the family working, full or part time. Changing to the two-income model is not a failure, but rather an intelligent adaptation to the life in Israel.
Setting realistic expectations for employment objectives as an immigrant to Israel can go a long way towards enabling a successful transition.
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Men's Golf Team
The Stanford men's golf team has a remarkable history. From its beginnings as a varsity sport in the early 1930s the teams have won 8 national championships (3rd behind Houston & Oklahoma St. since 1930), and its players have won 24 professional major championships (more than any other team) plus 7 US and British Amateur titles.
The names are legendary in American golf: from Lawson Little in the 1930s, to Bud Brownell, Sandy Tatum and Bob Rosburg in the 1940s, and after World War II the Farm has produced Tom Watson, Notah Begay and Tiger Woods. Since 1958 there have been more than 80 All-American seasons by Stanford players. Dozens of Stanford golfers have played professionally over the years.
But the golf history is only part of the story. There have been 3 USGA Presidents who played on Stanford's golf teams (Sandy Tatum, Grant Spaeth and Walter Driver) and numerous notables in the business world. As this story unfolds you are invited to read about more than 240 alums from 1932 to today and contribute updated information.
Women's Golf Team
The Stanford women's golf team won the national championship in 2014-15 and the Pac-12 championship in 2013-14. The Cardinal has regularly finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Championship and near the top in the powerful Pac-12 conference.
From its beginnings as a varsity sport in the 1970s more than 40 All-Americans have been produced and Stanford golfers have won 6 US Open Championships, 4 PGA Championships, 4 US Amateur championships, 4 US Junior championships, an individual national collegiate championship and had 10+ Curtis Cup participants.
More than 14 Stanford golfers have gone onto the LPGA including Hall of Famer Mickey Wright, Shelley Hamlin, Michelle Wie, Hillary (Homeyer) Lunke, Stephanie (Keever) Louden, Mhairi McKay, Jodi (Figley) Renner and Joanne Picillo. Anne Quast Sanders has had one of the most outstanding amateur careers with 3 US Amateur wins and 8 Curtis Cup appearances.
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|Kay Cornelius '81||1|
|Lori Castillo '78||1|
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|* Considered major championships in 1934 & 1935 when Lawson Little won
** Titleholders Championship: 1961, 1962 Women's Western Open: 1962, 1963, 1966 considered major women's championships when Mickey Wright won
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The API numbers showed a build of 2.6 million barrels, and the EIA number that was released on Wednesday morning showed an even bigger build of 3.1 million barrels. So if we are showing a build in supply, why the strength?
There are a few factors—and while each is small, when put together, they spell out near-term supply problems for gasoline.
Refiners have had a few snags in getting supply out, with maintenance issues, unplanned shutdowns and problems with pipelines being the most visible. That is coupled with an increase in demand, which is because of the driving season and a slowly improving economy. Put this together, and the supply and demand picture is giving us a recipe for higher prices.
(Read more: Gasoline at the pump still rising but peak in sight)
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The Annual BISC Auction Raises over £1400 for Charity
This week's Explore newsletter has a number of interesting articles. We would like to highlight how the annual BISC Auction, an event jointly run by Student Council and Student Services, raised over £1400 for local and international charities. The funds from this year's event went to Demelza House, Team Brother Bear, and Free the Children. For more information about the auction and other happenings at the Castle read this week's newsletter.
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Yesterday, Thames Valley Police said they had arrested a second man in connection with the theft of a gold toilet. The toilet, an artwork, was stolen on Saturday from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England. Another man, who was was arrested on the day of the theft, was released on bail. The toilet has not been recovered.
Blenheim Palace seen from the water terraces in 2016
Police arrested a 36-year-old Cheltenham man on suspicion of conspiracy to burgle. They subsequently released him pending investigation. On Saturday they arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of burglary, and released him on bail till October. “We are continuing to investigate this incident and have made a second arrest in connection with it. Our priority is to locate the stolen item, and I would urge anyone with any information to contact police by calling 101“, said Detective Inspector Steven Jones.
The toilet is an artwork entitled America made by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It is a fully functioning toilet made from 18-karat gold. Dominic Hare, chief executive of the palace, placed the value of the artwork in the range of five to six million US dollars. It had been fully plumbed and installed for visitors to use at Blenheim. When it was removed by the burglars it caused flooding and water damage to the building. Police said on Monday they believe the theft involved a group of thieves and multiple vehicles.
“At first, when they woke me up this morning with the news, I thought it was a prank: Who’s so stupid to steal a toilet?” wrote Cattelan, the artist, in an e-mail to The New York Times. “I had forgotten for a second that it was made out of gold.”
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Perhaps even more importantly, though, this modestly-sized box set would be perfect for those wanting to acquire their first complete set of arguably the greatest works in all of classical music. Why? Because the price is even more modest, offering first-rate performances for very little money. An unmissable bargain.
booth with Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra , Zinman wirh Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, and for me the recordings of Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra is among the best recordings of Beethoven symphonies I've heard.
Not much more, but not to be underestimated. In the Pastoral for example, the clarinet at the end of I actually manages to suggest the prescribed diminuendo, aided by Szell whose pianissimi elsewhere are beautifully finished. Most recordings of that date and since don't risk it. And the work itself comes to a perfectly judged and meticulously prepared climax and close. The artistry in this is consummate. On the same disc, the First Symphony, sharing the same virtues, seems a very careful run-through only - then, as now, it was usually only brought out of the attic for complete cycles, and usually pigeonholed with someone's killer tag 'A fitting farewell to the Eighteenth Century' because it had the misfortune to have been composed in 1800 and the Michael Goves of this world like nice even dates. If you had asked Beethoven - or Schiller - each would probably have offered you a closing date of 1776 or 1789. Szell's performance of the First is for the Goves, or the Mellors. The work is full of what Beethoven's contemporaries called subversion, from its opening to its close. The menuetto isn't, and the slow movement isn't either, but a menuetto/landler hybrid in disguise. Its fanfares and march are parodies. Szell makes it behave itself. It must remember it is a trailer for a GREAT CAREER, and therefore act responsibly. Its conductor will see to that. So even Weingartner's gaiety and panache, or Toscanini's alla Rossini in the finale are suppressed. Dignity and decorum at all times. This Beethoven is full of corporate self-awareness, but at least he's not corrupt. The books will balance and the funds are safe. Not, of course the impression you take away from the composer's own dealings with publishers, or even his friends, on occasion, over concert receipts, but this is art, not finance. And perhaps not exactly neue Sachlichkeit, either, unless the limit of the objective horizon is the score itself, in isolation from any context.
Even there the technological sixties elbow their way in from time to time. In the Adagio of the Fourth you listen with admiration to the perfectly blended Cleveland winds, making allowances from time to time for a rather beefy clarinet - and then come the climaxes. Which seem foreshortened - no-one, not even Szell himself, who seems to have got it in the Pastoral, was going to risk the pianissimo out of which they should grow. The transfers can't always eliminate the technical limitations. Once again, in this wonderful piece, the underlying energies come only gradually to the fore in Szell's performance - the scherzo releases the latencies of the Adagio, and extinguishes them with a very matter-of-fact horn coda. And it isn't until the finale, where the moderate-ish tempo, which at first you think has been chosen mainly to avoid putting too much pressure on the bassoonist, gradually makes you realise why the Allegro of the first movement had been as it was - the finale clarifies and reinforces it. There is a lot within the objective horizons of the score, and Szell, for all his caution, is equal to it. Pity the sixties technology couldn't match it.
The Ninth Symphony is amazingly and probably determinedly, entirely secular in this performance. There almost certainly isn't anything very much uberm Sternenzelt, ( see Gagarin, Y) but you can sturzen nieder if you want. That's what Schiller thought, anyway. Who are we to argue? Then, brothers, get on with, and enjoy, your life. Freiheit is not fashionable in polite society these days. (Szell had, after all, grown up in the world of the K und K) Let the other side find out what a can of worms it is. But a secular Ninth has its uses - it can look back to 1789 from the peak of Metternich's gimcrack ascendancy (see Kissinger, H) wonder how far we have really come, and take some sort of optimistic stock. If not very sixties, quintessentially seventies.
The Eroica has a perfectly prepared agenda, which is dealt with faultlessly. When Szell brought it to the Edinburgh Festival in the sixties, folk I knew talked for days about how well-prepared it had been. (Szell had a somewhat uneasy relationship with Scotland - he once walked out of an opera engagement in Edinburgh before he had even unpacked his bags). But this was special, and the performance here is as good as anyone could rationally hope for.
Which leaves, for now, the Seventh. Here, in the studio, Szell casts aside every shred of the image the rest of the box suggests - even the meticulous technician. The notorious rhythmic discrepancies of the development, for ignoring which Furtwangler was held up as an awful example by the critics, are enthusiastically trampled into submission. Szell, as inarticulate sports commentators say, is 'on fire' and who cares about the books? True, only a very good orchestra could play it like this, but the music, for the only time in the box, takes over throughout, and the conductor has no choice but to go where it leads. It's an exciting listen - not perhaps as searching as the Furtwangler Salzburg performance of 1954, or the famous late 1930s Toscanini. But in the context astonishing.
Five stars, even taking into account the remaining limitations of sixties recording. But only after listening to the Seventh.
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It all started with a bay window. Joe Kro-Art installed a bay window, which he'd salvaged from a demolished Baltimore townhouse, on the side of his fledgling Ocean City gallery in 1972. Kro-Art needed a show window for displaying artwork and, hopefully, catching the eyes of tourists strolling the Boardwalk. It worked. People noticed the art-filled window, liked it, lingered by it, and often came inside to browse. And that's the objective of every Boardwalk business, whether it's selling French fries and funnel cake, beach chairs and hermit crabs, or thrill rides and games of chance—siphoning customers from the ocean of humanity surging past the front door. Sensing he was onto something, Kro-Art began nailing all sorts of things to the building. He'd been scavenging materials from old buildings for years, so he had plenty to work with: panels of stained glass, shingles, fireplace mantels, grates, fencing, gutters, light fixtures, chains, paint can lids, siding, and even a coal chute. He painted many of the items bright yellow and white, adding splashes of blue and red to intensify the overall effect. He tacked on silver reflectors, plastic flowers, Christmas lights, and an astounding number of hand-painted signs that didn't announce, so much as shout, the place's attributes: “Best in USA!," “It's Astounding!!!," “#1 In Home and Condo Decorating!"
The old structure virtually vanished under the dense jumble, which came to resemble a gaudy frigate run aground at Second Street. But Kro-Art left no doubt as to what it housed, mounting three large signs spelling out the business's name in orange, DayGlo letters—O-C-E-A-N G-A-L-L-E-R-Y.
He stuffed it with upwards of 20,000 paintings, prints, and posters, and, in the process, created an Ocean City landmark that—counting two previous, but short-lived locations—celebrates its 50th anniversary this summer.
“The building has a magic about it," says Kro-Art, standing behind the cash register the weekend after Memorial Day. “It attracts people year after year, and I have customers who have been shopping here for decades."
Johnny Unitas was a customer (a fact that's noted on a sign nailed to the building) and media outlets such as USA Today, CNN, and the Discovery Channel have visited the gallery over the years (all duly noted on signs). Ocean Gallery also turns up in books such as Maryland Curiosities and Weird Maryland, which called it “the most wild, crazy, and unique shop on the boardwalk."
That reputation has been furthered by Kro-Art's appearances on WJZ (dressed in his trademark tuxedo and red bow tie), a series of wacky TV commercials (with the gallery owner outfitted as Batman or maybe a character from the film 300), and stunts that include sinking a Titanic car in an offshore reef and appearing to ride a bicycle off the gallery's roof. He also created a series of “art cars" before they became trendy, and the Batmobile he made with his kids is usually parked behind the gallery.
But in all the chaos, two things tend to go unnoticed about Kro-Art: He is a shrewd businessman and a serious artist himself. But you'd need to visit him at home in Monkton to get a sense of that.
Kro-Art—who began hyphenating his name (Kroart) 25 years ago, because it was mispronounced so often—lives on an 18-acre spread across the road from a horse farm once owned by Jim McKay. The spacious brick Colonial he shares with his wife, Adele, sits at the end of a winding, tree-lined drive. There are no coal chutes nailed to its exterior. It is, in fact, the antithesis of Ocean Gallery: understated, pastoral, and quiet.
Kro-Art spends as much time as he can here, though he shuttles between Monkton and an Ocean City house behind the Plim Plaza Hotel, around the corner from the gallery. Dressed in a white shirt, jeans, and loafers, he sits on a sofa in a spacious living room that is, surprisingly, not cluttered with art. In fact, the only artworks displayed are paintings and drawings by his three children (now grown and out of the house) and photographs Kro-Art took around the property, shots of a frozen pond or horses in the snow.
He decompresses in Monkton, where he's lived for more than 30 years. “Because Ocean City is such a zoo," he says, “there are times I have to get my head straight and put ideas together. This place provides the peace and quiet I need for that."
Kro-Art personally chooses the artwork he sells, though he's quick to point out that he simply stocks what people want and tries to keep it affordable. (Prices range from 99 cents to a couple hundred bucks.) The head-spinning mix includes a generous selection of work with local ties: A. Aubrey Bodine photographs, nostalgic Ocean City scenes painted by Paul McGehee, prints by “blue- crab artist" Jonathan Brown (his rendering of steamed crabs spread over a newspaper with the headline, “Ravens Win," is especially popular), and signed prints by local artist David Schroeder, who works in Ocean Gallery's frame shop.
“People love to visit the gallery Joe created, and they actually buy pictures there," says Jennifer Bodine, who's been selling her father's work at Ocean Gallery since 2005. “He has a goldmine, a winning formula."
Paul McGehee concurs. He's been selling prints at Ocean Gallery for 33 years and, when asked about Kro-Art's success, says, “The guy's a retail genius."
On the side, Kro-Art furnishes artwork to various businesses, including local hotels and health-care facilities over a four-state area. He makes the deliveries himself, using an old Lincoln that's parked outside. “I do business in a very conservative way," he says. “I'm very hands-on and involved, and I work at making a good impression and making people comfortable enough to buy something. I've been that way from the very beginning."
The Baltimore native started his first business at the age of 12, after noticing a lot of broken gates in his Northwood neighborhood. So he taught himself how to install a gate latch, bought a dozen of them from the local hardware store, and went door-to-door looking for customers. It didn't go so well at first. “People didn't take me seriously," says Kro-Art. “But I gave it some thought and remembered that people talked to me a lot more when I went to church on Sundays, when I was dressed in a suit and tie. So I put on a tie and tried again."
It worked. “I ended up selling a lot of gate latches that summer," he recalls.
Around the time he was developing his sales skills, he was also developing an interest in art. As a youngster, he loved art more than any subject in school, more than recess even. “So I went to Maryland Institute [College of Art] when I was eight years old for some classes," he says, “and I absolutely hated the formality of it. I couldn't stand it. But I never stopped drawing and painting."
The experience instilled in him a feeling that “art should be fun, and that's primarily what it should be about."
After graduating from Poly, he got a teaching degree from Towson University and taught art and science at Herring Run Junior High. While still at Towson, he went to Ocean City during the summer of 1963 with a car full of his paintings (landscapes, still lifes, abstracts) and a notion of selling them to tourists. He found a sympathetic landlord who rented him a space, a former chicken carryout, at Baltimore and Caroline streets for 20 percent of whatever he sold.
“All I had to do was sell something, and I'd be ahead," says Kro-Art, grinning at the memory. “I didn't sell much, but I survived. And I established the first Ocean Gallery."
The following summer, the landlord rented that space to someone else, and Kro-Art moved his gallery to the Boardwalk—first, to a porch at the Colonial Hotel, and then to his current location after a fire destroyed the hotel. He also stopped focusing on his own work and began stocking a wider variety of pieces.
“The magic really began on the Boardwalk," he says. “There's an electricity on the Boardwalk that is incredible. If you try something, you know instantly whether it's working or not. I would watch people to see how they reacted. Then, I just gave them more and more of what they liked. That's the whole secret to Ocean Gallery."
Now, Kro-Art hopes to show more of his art at Ocean Gallery. He already sells poster-sized prints of his Monkton photos, but he's culling through his many paintings with an eye toward creating a series of prints.
He unlocks the door of a barn near the house and switches on the overhead lights to reveal a studio full of paintings, many of them Jackson Pollock-like abstracts. A few pieces are Impressionistic and bring to mind Monet's garden paintings. It's a riot of color, with canvasses big and small covering most of the walls and floor.
Kro-Art roots through them and points out a large, rectangular abstract that used to hang in the Carousel Hotel. He extracts a splattered and swirled piece that catches his eye. “I'm putting together a collection of my best paintings," he says. “It's been a long time since I've focused on my art."
He looks wistful. “You know, when I first moved to Ocean City, I painted anything I thought people might buy," he says. “I painted pictures of candles, somebody's poodle, and I even painted an advertisement on a girl's stomach so she could walk the beach in a bikini and advertise some piano and organ company.
“Then, I spent all my time creating a fun environment for people to access art and get comfortable with it, but I'm not taken seriously because of the crazy stuff I do to reach out to them. But I know art brings them back to the beautiful side of life, and I've made thousands of homes a more comfortable place to live."
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OK searched the forum found unt nothing. EL needs Guns. Two types of Gun, a Pistol & a Rifle both of ~16th century musket design. Bullets should be made using Eng skill, with Ings; 4 Iron bar, 1 white fabric, 5 FE & 1 black powder. to produce 5 bullets, this would make the bullets at ~70-80gc dont know a good level to suggesting The guns themselves should not be manufacturable & secondly should be expensive, ~15k for pistol ~35k for rifle or more, they arent supposed to be cheap the guns cant have magic upgrades eg. thermal rifle the guns use eng skill to reload and have chance to crit fail causing loose of bullet only the rifle is 2 handed, slow, innacurate but powerful and causing considerable damage have visions of pistol being used in close combat as well as ranged (not sure how possible is this), single shot, cant be reloaded whilst fighting , same principles as rifle. the pistol would be a great addition, to my arsenal. in invance etc, if i have a brace of pistols, shooting the mob a little before i charging in, without having to get bow & arrows out etc also another use for white fabric outsde of pure aesthetics, maybe change the 4 Iron bar for 10 Gypsum. Hope you like my sugestings edit is for poor English | <urn:uuid:00aa8521-b2ba-422c-bd3c-7c1a7d47c213> | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | http://www.eternal-lands.com/forum/index.php?/tags/Introduction%20of%20Guns./ | 2019-11-12T22:15:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665767.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112202920-20191112230920-00011.warc.gz | en | 0.925238 | 297 |
Q: I have heard of so many
different methods of keeping rosewood fretboards from drying out that I am
I have heard of so many different
methods of keeping rosewood fretboards from drying out that I am now totally
confused. I've been told "use lemon oil once a year (but for God's sake don't
use store bought lemon oil!)", use 3-in-1oil (contrary argument-any petroleum based
products will rot the wood), etc.
Could you please let me know how I should properly maintain my rosewood fretboards to
prevent any damage to them? Is this even really necessary here in the wet Pacific
Northwest (Seattle area). Any help would be greatly
Here is your final answer - First of all prior to putting any oil on the fingerboard
(rosewood) you should clean it first. It doesn't make any sense to put oil on a
dirty board. The best material for cleaning the wood is Naphtha. you can find
it in any hardware store. In fact it has such a high evaporation rate that you could
clean the whole guitar with it prior to polishing - don't use it near any open flame and
make sure you are it a well ventilated area.
After the fingerboard is clean you can use a little "0000" steel wool to buff up
your frets - this makes them much smoother to play on - Make sure you tape off the pickups
if we are talking about an electric guitar. The you can repeat the naphtha if you
want to get rid of anything the steel wool leaves behind or works loose.
The you can use any kind of oil to replenish the moisture in the board that the
environment (or naphtha) leaches out. By the way Naphtha will leach moisture out of
the wood so you should use the oil after any cleaning with it The more refined the
oil the better - use any oil sparingly - one drop goes for quite a few frets - rub it in
hard & wipe away the excess. Lemon oil found in the supermarket is just fine as
long as it's only ingredient is oil. Don't use furniture polish or anything like
that - I have heard of guys using 3-in-1 but I wouldn't recommend it. We use boiled
linseed oil in our shop only because I don't like the smell of lemon oil - smells like my
Hope this helps - If you need anything else feel free to contact me,
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I ran across your web page while doing a web search for information on the Trem-setter
device. And, since you have so generously offered to answer questions submitted via
email, I'd like to pose one for you. Well, two questions, actually. One is,
what can I do about the tuning problems I am experiencing with my Strat? The other
is, how do you adjust a Trem-setter?
I suspect that a bit more information might be helpful at this point. So, here goes:
My name is Dave Ford, and I live in the Atlanta area. Music is my main hobby, but I
don't make a living at it. At this point in time, I don't know any luthiers in
Atlanta that I feel comfortable taking my guitar to, so I am hoping to be able to resolve
the problem myself. I am not overly skilled at working on guitars, but I can do
basic stuff such as setting the action and intonation. As long as I'm not risking
permanently damaging the instrument, I'm willing to try stuff.
The guitar in question is a '93 Fender Strat Ultra. It has the American Standard
tremolo with Trem-setter, locking tuners, and Fender's roller nut. The nut is *not*
the Wilkinson nut, which came stock on the guitar. It is the updated roller nut, the
one with the pair of bearings in each string
slot. I had problems with the Wilkinson nut sticking, so I had it replaced
(professionally installed with the aid of a kit).
This has been my main electric guitar for a while now, but it went through a period of
extreme inactivity for two or three years. About six months ago, I got involved with
a band and started playing electric again on a regular basis. Some time after that,
I noticed that the guitar was not staying in tune consistently. I mean, I'd tune it,
and by the end of the song, it would be out. Frequently, *all* of the strings would
be out, and they would all have drifted in the same direction -- meaning they would all
be a little flat or a little sharp. This happens on new or old strings -- doesn't
seem to matter. I did notice that playing the guitar hard with my right hand tends
to pull the strings sharp.
So that's the first questions, the general one: How do I resolve this tuning
The fact that the strings were going *sharp* (at least half the time) led me to suspect
that the Trem-setter was pulling them that way. After all, it's the only component
of the guitar that I know of which pulls the strings in that direction. It has never
given me problems before, but a couple of years of inactivity may have adversely affected
it. Bear in mind that I already tried dousing it in WD-40 just in case it was
binding. That didn't clear up the problem -- didn't seem to affect it at all, in
I seem to remember messing around with the Trem-setter a couple of years ago when I did a
setup on this guitar. I knew what it was supposed to do (I have Dan Erlewine's
book), but I didn't have instructions on how to adjust it (still don't -- all Erlewine
says it to follow the installation instructions, which is no help for those of us who
bought guitars that came with them stock). I think it's likely that I didn't adjust
it properly, but the guitar never exhibited these symptoms before (quite the contrary --
it has been Old Reliable). Even so, I'd like to know how to adjust it properly for
its own sake, and also because I'm hoping it will fix this problem. So that's my
second question. You guys say you can adjust this sucker... can you tell me how to
Thanks in advance for your willingness to help. I look forward to hearing
You are probably right that the tremsetter is at the root of your problem. Setting up the
tremsetter is a little tricky - but I can talk you through it if you want. First let
me know if you plan on doing it yourself or not. It is not hard but it can be time
consuming. One little secret about the tremsetter that I found is that it is easier
to set up as if you are doing a fresh install that trying to just turn thumbscrews and
hope for the best. I can fax you the install instructions if you wish so you will
have a good idea of how the thing is supposed to work - plus you can save it for the next
time - the one thing to remember with the tremsetter is that once it is set up properly
you should never loosen the set screw on the shaft of the tremsetter - once that is
unscrewed, you have to start all over. let me know if you have a fax number - if not maybe
I can scan it and send a JPEG or something. Let me know what works best for you.
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Hello, I have a Gibson 335 and the headstock split from the first fret diagonally towards
the front tuning pegs. The
Hello, I have a Gibson 335 and the headstock split from the first fret diagonally towards
the front tuning pegs. The first time this happened the gap was about 1/16 inch
wide and about one inch long. This was repaired about five years ago and has since
split again. The repairmen used an airplane epoxy and they said they had to split
the gap even more to insert the epoxy. Does this method of repair sound right to
you? How would you repair a headstock barely hanging on? Thanks for your help
A: Hi Thomas
Sounds like you have a fairly stubborn repair there. It is possible to repair
the guitar properly, However since the headstock was broken, repaired, and broken again,
it does make it a bit more difficult. I probably would not have used airplane epoxy
- or any epoxy to begin with - The best glue for the job would probably been Aliphatic
Resin. Since this would be a re-repair I might be inclined to do what's called
"Spline" the joint or use splines across the break - to strengthen the area
where the crack is. I don't know if the original shop would have had to split the
gap even more to repair it - It is hard to say - maybe they thought they had to in order
to get the epoxy all the way in there - Since I am not a fan of
epoxy - I probably wouldn't have gone that route. Most glues have a high enough
viscosity to make their way through the needle of a syringe so that would have been my
In any event make sure you have the right repair guy look at your guitar - a re-repair is
harder and more critical to do right that a first time break - so take your time to search
for the right shop to do it and do it right.
If you would like to have us do the repair feel free to call me to discuss the job.
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I hope this has been some help - If you need anything else feel free to contact me.
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name is Claudio Riggio, I'm an Italian composer-guitarist and I would like to
know the whole
instrumentation of John Abercrombie.Please, could you help me someway? I
have a custom
guitar, acoustic without hole, with an highlander piezo and custom humbucking. My sound is
close to Abercrombie's voice, I
need to set the gain of my tube preamp( Brunetti )at
the maximum level, so I can play very softly, but
I have a problem: to
reduce the noises (
plectrum and left hand)...Please, could you give me some advice?
Thank you in advance,
As far as John's sound is concerned, he does have a very unique sound that is surprisingly
consistent no matter what guitar he is playing. He has more guitars than you could count
(a figure of speech of course). But he seems to get a similar sound on whatever he
plays. his main guitars these days are as follows.
A Brian Moore electric with 2 humbuckers and piezo elements in the bridge. It incorporates
a 4-pole 5 way switch that enables some interesting pickup combinations. Some really
involved electronics as you can imagine.
A Roger Sadowsky, Strat style guitar.
His trusty Ibanez Solid body.
He uses a Gibson Chet Atkins Acoustic occasionally as well. Although he probably uses the
Brian Moore to get a quasi-acoustic sound just as much as the Chet Atkins.
He also records occasionally with a Gibson ES175, or one of two Archtops that Rick McCurdy
made for him.
That's just to name a few
So as you can see it is not necessarily the guitar that gets his sound.
As far as amps are concerned - his basement full of them. He has a pretty involved setup
(it looks like NASA down there. Although, In recent years, he has opted to use
"house amps" whether in the studio or on the road. So the amp can't have much to
do with it. In my opinion, he gets his sound from his playing style and technique. He has
a very unique style, and unbelievable technique. He does not use a pick and hasn't
for quite a few years. He only uses his thumb and sometimes employs his fingers. But
mostly his thumb. He has an extremely light touch, which allows him to have an
extremely low action. We developed a procedure of tapering his fret height to
accommodate his playing style and allow for the low action (I'm talking about 1.5 64ths of
an inch in string height)
So as you can see I think it has as much to do with your playing style and technique as is
does with your gear.
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions please get back to me.
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Can I ask you a question about polishing small fingernail
scratches from a new guitar which doesn't have a pickgaurd? I went to my favorite
guitar store the other day and I played a Taylor Koa grand concert guitar for a while,
when I hung it back up on the wall I could see small scratches from my fingernails in the
finish. This is a $3,000+ Guitar. It's been really bothering me that It may effect the
salability or value of the guitar. Any advice...Cut my wrists...No, wait!?
The Only answer that I could give would be to compound the finish
as you would the finish on a car. Meguiar's make a very good brand of compounds
called "Mirror Glaze". Start with their fine cut cleaner #2, then move to
the swirl remover #9, and finish up with the show car
glaze #7. That should do the
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I have an original 1952 Les Paul Gold Top (trapeze) that I would like to get back into
playing condition. I would like to have an ABR type bridge and a stop tail piece installed
as well. I was informed that a neck reset may be necessary to get the action set up right.
I am aware (and have been told by several repair shops locally and appraisers) that by
installing a stop tail/ABR bridge assembly, that the resale value of the instrument would
be significantly compromised. However, being that this guitar once belonged to my late
father, and has been passed on to me, the issue of it being "sold" is not even a
consideration. With that being said, I would like to begin dialog as to what action might
be taken in order to realize my goal. And, if events transpire requiring the
instrument being shipped to you, what steps need to be taken to insure safe passage. This
project has been contemplated for several years now, and I look forward to hearing from
you at your convenience.
Thank you very much,
As you probably already have heard, doing such a conversion would seriously affect the
instrument's value. So careful consideration should be made before making such a
conversion since it is not reversible without serious cosmetic consequences. I understand
that you do not plan to sell this instrument, but I would be shirking my responsibility to
the guitar community at large if I did not at least mention it.
The conversion you are interested in would certainly increase the sustain of the
instrument. make sure you have the right shop do the job - a poorly done conversion
could be a disaster. As far as a neck reset having to be done to accomplish this -
that may or may not be true - It would be impossible to tell without inspecting the
instrument. We have done several such conversions on both solid body
guitars (hollow body guitars are much harder as you can imagine) If you would like
to discuss the repair further or have any other questions please feel free to contact me -
by e-mail or phone. The telephone # is listed on the web site.
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I would like to know if guitar tuning machines are repairable, or do they have to be
replaced when a problem arises. I have a Cordoba 75r classical which developed a binding
4th string tuning machine. After disassembling it, I found the only thing I believe to be
wrong with it are two nylon spacers, that were deformed. One is located at the key end of
the shaft before the spacer and the other on the other side of the spacer, closest to the
worm gear. After moving things around it worked pretty good but doesn't hold as well. Do
you know if there are any replace kits available for such a repair or do you
think replacing the whole section is the only solution?
The answer to your question is two fold - yes they are repairable and no there is no kit.
Actually there is a kit for tuning repair - but it is fairly expensive and has hundreds if
not thousands of parts in it. we have one in the shop but I would have no idea as to
what parts to send you - not without seeing the machine. the problem is that tuning
machines are not standardized in any way, shape or form when it comes to the components
that they are made up of. in terms of tolerances for size and dimensions of parts -
they run the gambit. We keep several drawers full of spare and broken tuners for
precisely this reason so when it comes time to repair tuners we go digging - it is kind of
like a treasure hunt. most times it's successful.
If you have a second guitar to play I would not object to having you send me the machine
and I'll go digging for you to see if I have the parts you need - unfortunately that
would be the only way we could do it (if you are within driving distance you are certainly
welcome to come to the shop of course).
Let me know if I can be any further help.
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I have a 1971 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (2 mini-humbuckers), and I
replaced the volume and tone pots recently. My question is, what difference in sound
(tone) can I expect from using say a 500k pot as opposed to a 250k, etc. Right now I
have a 300k linear taper pot for the neck pickup volume and I think a 500k audio
taper for the bridge pickup. I like the response of the linear pot more than the
audio taper, but is 300k alright to use with the mini-humbuckers. This
pot (the 300k)
is a Gibson part, the others are generic. Of course I want as much signal and the
least amount of noise as possible. Thanks...........
Great question - the subject of guitar electronics can often be a confusing labyrinth for
a lot of guitar players.
The answer to your question is that a 250k potentiometer will generally give you a
slightly warmer tone that a 500k pot because it attenuates more of the higher frequencies
to ground that a 500k pot will. In other words is allows more high frequencies to
pass to ground because of the pots rating. You can actually effect the rating of a
pot by installing what's called a treble bleed circuit to the volume pot - and change the
pot to say a 500k to a 300k. this has an interesting effect on the tone of a guitar
- some player swear by it and others hate it. Joe beck's signature models all come
with this bleed circuit installed (it is basically a capacitor & resistor wired
between the in & out lugs on the pot) Joe has me remove it on every guitar the
manufacturer sends him to use. (he obviously doesn't like the sound it produces - the
effect is that when you roll of the volume a bit the bleed circuit retains the highs
from the signal and allows them to pass to output rather than attenuate to ground
witch a potentiometer seems to want to do naturally. Joe like to warm up his tone by
rolling back his volume knob just a bit - which the bleed circuit doesn't allow.
The taper of the potentiometer indicates the rate at which the resistance changes
when the shaft is rotated. The audio taper changes resistance at a faster rate at
the extreme counterclockwise (softer) end of rotation than it does at the extreme
clockwise end of rotation (louder) end. The linear taper changes the rate of
resistance at the same rate throughout the range (or sweep) of the rotation - which is
probably why you like them better. Another type of potentiometer is a reverse audio taper
- which changes resistance opposite that of the audio taper faster at the loud end of the
sweep than the soft end.
The most common type of pot is the audio taper - however, in the final analysis it really
doesn't matter which type you use - It depends on your preference - If you are the kind of
player who uses plays with the volume or tone at all different levels and is adjusting
things often throughout the course of a tune the linear taper might better suit tour
needs. I would advise you - whatever you decide to use in your guitar - to keep all
of the pots in your guitar, not only the same value of resistance, but the same taper
- it will give you the most consistent results.
Hope this helps - If you have any other questions - feel free to let me know
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I have a '76 Fender Telecaster with a maple neck that looks like
it hasn't been cleaned in quite some time ( due to my neglect and the former owners ).
I'm finally taking the time to get it into decent playing condition and I want to
give the frets and fret board a good cleaning I've read other posts regarding rosewood
fingerboards any suggestions for a maple fingerboard? I assume for the frets
"0000" steel wool and tape off the pickups as you suggested for a rosewood.
Hey Dave -
It is always a good idea to keep the finger board clean on a guitar - it will be more
pleasurable to play and your strings will more than likely last longer. As far as
cleaning a finished maple board is concerned - here's the scoop - to loosen dirt Naphtha
(from a hardware store) will do a great job - (work in a well ventilated area and wear
gloves) It's high evaporation rate will allow you to aggressively clean the board with out
risking the lacquer. Then tape up the board between the frets - use the lightest tack tape
you can find & be careful when removing the tape so you don't chip the
or you can get a product Stew Mac sells called fretboard guards - it is a small piece of
steel that has a slot cut out to fit the fret through - so you don't have to tape up the
board. (a nice little trinket to have if you do this often) Then follow up with another
naphtha bath to catch anything the steel wool leaves behind - On finished maple
fingerboard you should never use any kind of oils to treat that board like you would on a
bare wood board (rosewood or ebony) - if you want to bring back the high gloss that was
there before you used the naphtha you can use a little guitar polish and buff the board to
a shine with a felt or cotton polishing cloth - otherwise you can just buff with the cloth
to achieve a somewhat duller sheen.
Hope this helps
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I just found out about your
website off a newsgroup, and I checked it out it looks great! I have a
couple of quick questions.
During a recent show my guitar
was damaged, involving some stage antics and a wet floor, let's just say
that a wireless system is something to be careful with.
Anyway, the break splintered
it's way up the neck to the headstock and is very similar to the one that
you show on your headstock repairs section, the second repair example I
believe. The headstock was still attached but badly cracked. I sent the
guitar to the company I ordered it from, Carvin, they have told me that
they did glue it and were holding it over a period of a few days to see if
the repair would hold with the guitar strung up.
My question is if this repair
does hold for now, how long will the glue hold in the future? Carvin said
that it was not a guaranteed repair. If I'm not satisfied with the repair
is this something that you could possibly guarantee. Could you re-repair
it to make it guaranteed? I'm sorry this probably doesn't help much unless
you could actually see the guitar, but any advice you could give would be
appreciated, because this was a new guitar and I enjoyed it very much.
Hi Darcy -
Sorry to hear about your problem - having a
new guitar break in such a dramatic way can be very disappointing. I am
surprised that Carvin would not guarantee the repair - By the way which
Model are we dealing with - is it a set neck or a bolt on? In answer to
your question - the glue joint - theoretically should be
stronger than the wood that is surrounding it - do you know what kind of
glue they are using? - always a good question for a luthier doing a job
for you by the way. I am encouraged when people ask a lot of questions
regarding a repair - it shows that they are interested in not only the
results - but the process. Back to the Carvin - Like I said - I am
surprised that Carvin would not guarantee the repair - sometimes this is a
nice way out of the responsibility of follow-up for the manufacturer doing
the repair - Did they at least offer you the option of a new neck that
could be guaranteed ?
As far as our shop is concerned - We
maintain that every structural repair we do is guaranteed for life -
within the reasonable parameters of the repair - if we fix a headstock
crack and you drop it on the floor again - then it is not guaranteed - or
if you have us reset the neck on a vintage Martin - It is guaranteed -
however - that guitar may need another neck set in about 20 to 25 years,
about the average life span of a neck set on those guitars. I have rarely
seen a neck crack repair that could not be guaranteed - the may be just
trying to cover their "you know what".
If you are not satisfied with the result -
most likely it could be "re-repaired" or attended to is some way
- but understand it is always harder to re-repair something than it is to
just repair it right the first time - This is not to say that Carvin won't
to a great job. They more than likely will. By the way - you are right -
It is hard to say without seeing the instrument - But in my shop - I wont
fix it if I can't guarantee it.
If you need more help or have any questions
when you get the guitar back - Please e-mail me - I would like to help.
Definitely let me know how it came out when
you get it back - I would really like to hear how this one works out for
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I'm sure you don't remember but I wrote you
a while ago because my Carvin guitar had a broken neck at the headstock
very similar to the ALV2 picture section of the repair section. Anyway I
had it repaired by Carvin and they did an excellent job but I was
wondering, I currently use 9 gauge strings before I broke it I used 10's,
I was wondering if this type of repair would be able to hold with the
string tension of 10 gauge strings because I'd like to use them if I
could. I'm not sure what type of adhesive they used I know that would help
but if you could give me some idea that would be great.
do remember when you wrote a while ago. My guess would be that increasing
the string gauge to a set of 10's should be no problem (I don't know if
you already have). On an electric guitar nickel would string set, the
tension would increase only by about 18 lbs. of pull over all. I can't see
why a properly repaired neck couldn't hole that kind of tension easily.
Suffice it to say that if it doesn't - It wasn't repaired - but I wouldn't
worry about it. In our shop we string up a guitar that has had a neck
break with 13's and let it sit for a few days just to insure that it can
hold that kind of tension.
Let me know how it works out.
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I don't know how often you check this e-mail account, but I visited your
web site today and have a repair question for you. A
friend of mine dropped her Alvarez acoustic the other day, leaving a crack
in the back of the neck approximately 1" from the nut. I'll try to
diagram it here:
\ Headstock /
| x x
| x x
| X X
As you see, the crack is somewhat crescent shaped, and although it is not
severe (it seems to go just a little deeper than the finish; some wood is
involved) and although there is no gap to the crack, I fear that more
structural damage may occur. How much of a disaster is this? Would you
contact me and tell me how much a repair like this typically goes for
(i.e., is this just a superglue job or is there drilling required)? Is a
repairman of your talents (nice stuff on the site, by the way) capable of
doing something like this? Let me know ASAP. If you can get me a reply by
today, I would appreciate it, but I understand how busy you must be.
Thanks much for your help.
To answer your first inquiry - we check this e-mail account every day.
Judging by the diagram - I'd say that you have a fairly common crack there
- at least common when a guitar is dropped on the floor. If you suspect
that the crack is not superficial and it is in fact in the wood and not
just the finish checking, I would immediately loosen the strings on the
guitar - if you haven't already.
It needs to be repaired. A
crack running along the grain like that is very deceiving - the neck has a
certain amount of strength - and since the crack is not very deep - most
of the strength is probably still there. If you don't have this taken care
of right away - chances are that the pull of the strings on the neck will
continue to pull the crack apart over time - the
longer you wait - the worse it will get. As far as how to repair it at
this time - that much would be hard to say without actually seeing the
instrument. To venture a guess based on other repairs I have seen like
this one - there are a couple of ways - depending on the nature of the
crack - if the crack is not that deep - glue needs to be worked into it ad
After it is dry some minor finish repair could make it good as new.
If the crack is too tight for
glue to be worked in - the crack may have to be spread open to facilitate
the gluing. Another possibility is to drill two very small hole into the
crack - just large enough for a syringe to fit in and force glue in the
crack that way - after filling the holes and some finish touch up - it
should be barely noticeable.
In any circumstance - I
probably would not elect to use cyanoacrylate (super glue) on this one -
it would be way to messy to clean up when the neck is clamped and probably
damage the finish even further.
The answer to you question
about whether we are capable of doing this - is yes - we do these kind of
repairs all the time. As far as the cost - it could be as low as $65
depending on how much finish work there is, the procedure that needs to be
used, how invisible you want the repair to look - etc. - you get the idea.
If you want to contact me about the repair - feel free to contact me at
the telephone number listed on the web site - by the way - where are you
located - it is always nice to know
Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list at the site - you will be
notified of all updates and events.
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Thanks so much for the extraordinarily quick reply. I think it clocked in
at just over an hour from writing it until I had it on my
desk. That means a lot to me: I appreciate a business that cares enough to
handle their customers (or even potential customers) that way.
I don't yet know what will happen with the guitar. I will pass your
warnings along to my friend who owns it, along with the price information
(again, thanks for the options you presented and the price information--
One other query for you: do you ever handle mandolin repairs? I was given
an ancient-looking mandolin by a friend's grandfather. It's pretty beat
up--- not a collector's item or anything, but just recently the neck
started to warp. It was once playable, but now I can't seem to get any
notes out of it; it is fretting out and buzzy, etc. The instrument doesn't
appear to have a truss rod, but is there any way that its neck can be
fixed? Let me know what you think.
I am located in the Chicago area; if either repair sounds feasible, I
would be willing to ship the instrument(s) to you. Thanks
again for all of your help.
A: Hi Josh,
The answer to your question about mandolin repairs is a qualified yes. We
do a great deal of mandolins - however - a small caution - In order to
determine whether or not the mandolin is worth repairing - it would help
to know what you have there. In other words, if you have one of those old
bowl back Italian style mandolins - chances are it would cost more to ship
it here than it is worth in terms of inherent value - and maybe even not
worth fixing. Even if it is in good structural condition, it is very
likely that it would need a re-fret to get the neck back to where it
should be so it is playable. Those bowl backs are pretty common and not
worth very much – If it is and instrument of any considerable value than
it may very well be worth it to get it in playing condition. Let me know
what you have got there and we can discuss it further. You can always call
(the telephone number is listed at the web site) if it is too much to
describe it via e-mail.
Let me know what model of Alvarez your friend has - so I can give you an
idea of the instrument's value compared to repair cost - maybe that will
help her makeup her mind.
If I can be of any more help - let me know.
make sure you sign up for our mailing list - you won't miss a thing that
way - access the mailing list sign up at our site - www.guitarspecialist.com
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I saw on your site that you
don't recommend neck resets. However, I have a RIC 4001 that the neck had
been broken off by a previous owner, and glued back on relatively
well. But now the break is coming apart, and is no longer attached to the
Here is some more detail about the break:
The break is at the heel of the neck, just above the body, and is parallel
to the back of the bass. It left a 'shelf' of wood about 1/4" wide
and about 1 1/2" to 2" long. It was glued back together pretty
well, as the crack is barely visible. The problem lies in that the neck
separated from the body wings about an inch on both sides, and due to the
routing for the neck pickup there is a lot of flex in the joint. Somebody
then drilled holes at an angle from the neck wood into the body wings and
used screws to tighten it up (this is all in the neck PU cavity, and well
hidden with the pick guard on).
I drilled out the screw holes and glued in dowels to strengthen the join.
While the neck was more stable, it still had some flex to it and strung to
pitch the neck crack began to separate.
My options so far are to try to separate the neck
along the original break, clean it up, and then reglue it to the body and
remaining neck wood. Or I could try to remove the body wings, inject glue
into the cracks and clamp them shut, then reglue the whole bass back
together. The problem with this is damage to the finish and damage to the
gluing surfaces of the wings and neck (splinters, splits, etc.).
Do you have any suggestions on how to approach this
I would not consider trying to separate the wings of the body - I think
you are opening a whole new can of worms there. The best approach (this is
obviously without seeing the guitar) would be to remove the neck along the
originally break and re-repair it. Unless the original repair was done
with epoxy - any other glue should be able to be softened with a little
bit of steam (we use a Mr. Coffee Cappuccino make with a hose and needle
attached to the steam attachment. This should help soften almost any glue
joint to help you separate it. From there it should be a straight forward
By the way - I am not against doing neck resets. I should probably clear
that up on the web site. I was merely stating that it is a procedure that
to many shops jump to doing to often when it is not necessary. There is a
shop near us that would recommend a neck reset even if you brought them a
guitar where the only complaint was it was missing a tuning peg. We do
neck resets in our shop all the time (we have about six of them in the
shop right now). I was merely musing on the point that I think it is a job
that you do ONLY when absolutely necessary. I hope that clears it up - and
as I said it is something that I should make a little clearer on the web
Let me know how the job works out for you. If you have the gear to do it -
you can always send me pictures of the task at hand - maybe that way I
could be a little more help. If you want I can send you pictures of our
Let me know how things go with the job.
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the reply. I agree that removing the wings would be a nasty job, and
I was trying to avoid it if I could. My original plan was to remove the
neck along the original break, but I wanted to get some professional
opinions on which way was the best to restore this bass to playable
I've built a steamer out of an
old pressure cooker and and a ball inflator needle. I think I'm set to go,
and I'll email you and let you know how it works.
Thanks again for the advice
. . . . Well, I steamed
off the neck today. It only took about 5 minutes to completely remove it,
and another 10 minutes to clean off the excess glue. The neck separated
from the rest of the body as slick as can be, leaving a great surface to
reglue. Thanks for the advice on the steamer. It sure saved me a major
headache trying to take the whole bass apart!
Great ! - you did the textbook version of pulling a neck off of the
guitar. Good Luck with the rest of the job. Let me know how it works out.
If you need any help along the way - don't hesitate to contact me - by
email or phone.
Incidentally - I don't know how far along you are (so it might be a moot
point), but once you get the neck steamed off make sure you let it sit for
a few days before you attempt gluing. This will ensure that the moisture
leaches from the joint - you would be surprised how much the joint will
swell - even only after two minutes of steam.
Keep me posted - I am interested in your progress.
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recently bought a brand new Larrivee Parlor Guitar. If you are not
familiar with the instrument, it is a smaller scale
guitar joined at the 12th fret and > tuned normally. It played
beautifully in the store (in a humidity controlled room), but when I got
it home I noticed a very persistent and annoying buzz coming from the low
E string. Everywhere else it's perfect, but on the first five frets of the
E (it disappears at the sixth), it rattles like an African thumb piano,
making open E and G chords out unmistakable. I took it to a local repair
guy, who looked it over, tapped it, and told me that everything on it was
perfect- the frets were all lined up right, the neck was set right, the
action was already fairly high. The only thing he thought would possibly
cure the buzz was raising the saddle. He told me to try cutting some
strips of an old credit card, and putting them under the saddle, which I
did. It took a thickness of three layers of credit card to raise the
action high enough to kill the buzz. However, while the buzz is gone, the
guitar is much more difficult to play on the lower strings (I only raised
the bass end of the saddle, so the high strings are still low.)
While I realize that this method for
raising the saddle is not the best, tonally, it seems to have proven the
point that raising the action will take care of the buzz. My question is:
can this guitar be both playable and buzz free? If not, I
still have two weeks to get my money back from the guitar megastore I got
it from, but I will be very disappointed.
DRS97, (let me know what your name is next time)
I am familiar with the guitar - and I am also curious - If it played great
in the store and them you got it home and things went south from there -
something must have changed. By the way is it especially humid where you
It seems to me that the first thing to check is that the neck didn't
develop a "Back Bow". If the guitar was in a humidity controlled
environment – and then left that environment - it is extremely possible
that a back bow has developed - especially in the circumstances you have
described. You need to have the guitar checked out by a competent luthier.
One thing I don't understand is what you wrote:
who looked it over, tapped it, and told me that everything on it was
perfect- the frets were all lined up right, the neck was set right, the
action was already fairly high.
this person who looked over you guitar - did he:
- use a straight edge on the neck to insure that the neck set, fret level
and relief were all within spec?
- measure the action (with a ruler) to determine that it wasn't too low?
- check the instrument out inside with a light and mirror to see if
everything inside was healthy?
I still don't know what the "tapping" was in aid of.
Oh, and by the way - if the action on a guitar has to be set so high that
it is extremely uncomfortable to play just to avoid what you described as
- "a very persistent and annoying buzz coming from the low E string
....but on the first five frets of the E it rattles like an African thumb
piano, making open E and G chords out unlistenable" - Guess what -
It's not "Perfect"
I am completely against the idea of taking
a guitar (and a very nice one I might add - not to mention "not
cheap" by any means) and stuffing credit card strips under the saddle
- they don't belong there - if indeed you needed the action raised - a new
saddle is in order - and I don't think you needed a new saddle. The
thickness of three credit card strips equals about .090 of an inch (that's
90 thousandths - I just measured several credit cards to check) This will
raise your action by 3/32nds at the saddle and about 3/64ths at the 12th
fret - completely unnecessary on a guitar that this guy described as
having an "action was already fairly high" - not to mention that
I don't like the whole practice of shimming saddles. It does nothing for
the tonality of a guitar and in this case was probably the wrong thing to
as far as your comment that "raising the action will take care of the
buzz" - you are right - but raising the action on a guitar to make it
uncomfortable to play is unacceptable. You bought a guitar - presumably
new and with a warranty - it should play like it did in the store. Tell
them to make it perfect or take it back - you can also contact Larrivee
and ask them for a reputable warranty shop near you and have them check it
out - or take it to a good luthier and have him/her take a look.
The answer to your final question:
- can this guitar be both playable and buzz free?
Yes - any guitar can be made to play like a dream and be buzz free. No
if's, and's or butt's. If these people can't make that happen – find
someone competent enough who can - don't settle for anything less - not
one of our clients has ever had to.
I apologize if the tone of my response was a bit "huffy". I get
hundreds of emails like this and sometimes it gets to me. I tend to go on
a bit when that happens - I apologize.
get back to me and tell me what happens - I am very interested in your
progress. Good luck and keep me posted.
P.S. - a little test that I like is as
follows - If a "guitar tech" try's to determine if a neck is in
good shape by doing one of the following things - it is a sure sign that
they don't know what they are looking at.
1. holding the guitar under the headstock
facing up and lifting the guitar off the table, while closing one eye and
glancing down the fingerboard to check if the neck is straight or not - I
have even seen some people do this to presumably check to see if the neck
is set properly. Doing this tells you nothing.
2. holding the guitar at eye looking down the neck from the butt end of
the guitar over the bridge to glance down the neck to check the same as
above. Also the sign of someone who is trying to look the part but sees
I am planning to put pics of this on the web site as a warning to all.
Once again my apologies for being a bit "huffy"
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Hello, my name is Dennis and I have a question concerning a guitar that I
own. I have the Ibanez PM100 hollow-body jazz guitar. The bridge on the
guitar is a free-floating bridge. I was going to ask Ibanez this question
but they have no contact phone numbers or email which I thought was kind
of odd, the closest I got was a contact with Chesbro, I found it kind of
odd that Ibanez has no contact phone numbers; but that's beside the point.
Anyway, here's what's happening, when I change the strings on my guitar
because the bridge isn't fixed onto the guitar I can slide it forward or
back and basically put it anywhere on the body that I want. I want to get
the best possible intonation and sound that is possible and I'm wondering
what the logic behind the free-floating bridge is. I was told by one
guitar shop that I should measure the distance from the 12th fret to the
nut and basically go the same distance for the bridge. I recently changed
strings and I experimented with sliding it a little bit back to see if it
made anything sound different. I need to reset the intonation but I'm
still trying to figure out the optimal place for the bridge.
I'm also want to start making my own truss rod adjustments and are there
any articles or advice that you might have for making these types of
adjustments. I've heard that sometimes it's good to give a little relief
from the frets and add a little more convex curve (more distance from the
frets to the strings). Is the setting more of a fixed setting or is it
something that varies from one playing style to another. I'm playing a lot
of jazz and I want no buzzes with the strings, I want the most solid,
clean sound I can get overall on the fretboard. Will giving more relief,
making it more convex allow the strings less opportunity to buzz. I
recently raised my > action and that seemed to make the biggest
difference with the string buzzes.
Finally, one more question. If you are familiar with the PM100, I'm trying
to locate a truss rod wrench. The guy at a shop told me he was able to use
a Gibson short arm hex key. Ibanez doesn't list the measurement of this
bolt, do you happen to know the specific measurement of the hex key for
Can I order this from somewhere online?
Thanks for your time, I hope these weren't too many questions. I'm just
trying to make my guitar sound the best that I can.
It doesn't surprise me that the manufacturer is not easy to get in
touch with - most of the big makers are not interested in dealing with day
to day questions concerning their guitars - they would probably prefer
that you deal with the store you bought it from - that is why they
establish a dealer network - so they don't have to care for each customer
directly. Whether you agree with it or not that is how most companies
operate - and in a sense you can't blame them - they would have to hire
tremendous staffs just to deal with everyday questions. However, I do
think that they could do a better job educating there dealers.
Lets see if I can get through your questions:
Among others - The reason your bridge is not fixed is because the type of
tailpiece you have is designed to put downward pressure on the bridge and
vibrate the top. This type of bridge/tailpiece setup is called a trapeze
style tailpiece and a floating bridge. The bridge is moveable allowing you
to adjust the intonation and bridge placement very easily. You were
informed correctly - at least as a starting point - the bridge should be
roughly twice the distance from the nut to the 12th fret. This will get
you in the ballpark. However there is need for what is called string
length compensation. In other words - setting your intonation.
As far as Intonations is concerned - This is how I would proceed – I
normally string the guitar (during a restring) with just the outer two
strings then place the bridge where I think it should go - twice the
distance from the nut to the 12th fret. Having just the two outer strings
on the guitar will make to bridge easier to move about. Once the bridge is
in place - string up the rest of the guitar - and tune it to pitch. I set
the intonation on the guitar as the very last thing I do - I want to make
sure that the action is where I want it and the relief in the neck is
correct prior to adjusting the intonation - if I don't then I will very
likely have to go back and make some adjustments. With everything else as
it should be you want to make sure that the pitch at the 12th fret is
exactly to same as the 12th fret harmonic. You can also use the open
string as a reference. I do both - just to make sure. If the fretted note
at the 12th fret is sharper than the open string (or 12th fret harmonic
for that matter), then the bridge (or the individual saddles in your case)
needs to be moved away from the nut - in effect lengthening the string.
Conversely, If the pitch at the 12th fret is flatter than the open string
(or 12th fret harmonic for that matter) then the bridge (or the individual
saddles in your
case) needs to be moved closer to the nut - in effect shortening the
string. Do this gradually in increments until you get each sting in tune.
In your case, you have a Tunamatic bridge on that guitar - this allows you
to adjust each string individually with relative ease. In the case of a
completely wooden bridge one would have to re-shape the top of the bridge
to set the string length compensation. I would recommend that most people
have a qualified luthier handle that job.
An electronic tuner is a great help when doing what I described above
since you can "see" the pitch on the readout of the tuner
instead of relying on your ears.
As far as setting the relief on your neck is concerned - there is no real
"set" rule for how much relief is too little or too much. In my
opinion the best way to measure relief is with a 24" straight edge
lying on the neck
between the D and G strings. I hold it in place (with the guitar in
playing position) and measure the distance from the top of the 7th fret to
bottom of the straight edge. (by the way - don't use a yard stick from the
hardware store - there is nothing straight about them). I use feeler
gauges to measure the distance in thousandths of an inch. here's how it
works – if a .015 gauge fits in the gap between the fret and straight
edge and a .017 doesn't then you can figure that the relief is 16
thousandths of and inch. If you need less relief (less gap) than you
tighten the truss rod. If you need more - loosen it. - A quick tip here -
always loosen the rod first if it hasn't been adjusted in a while -
sometimes they stick a bit - and it might take a nudge to move it freely -
loosening it first will insure that you don't tighten it to much and run
the risk of ruining the thread – or worse - snapping the rod. It is also
always a good idea to make sure the truss rod nut is well lubricated -
gear oil is what we use. you would be surprised how much easier a well
lubricated truss nut works.
As far as how much relief you should have - that is a little less
predictable - yes it does depend on the player. When we do John
Abercrombie's guitar - he plays with such a low action, a light touch and
doesn't use a pick so his relief is set to no more that .004".
However, John Scofield's guitars need a bit more relief since he plays
with a much more aggressive attack. So we set his relief to about .011 or
.012. That seems to be where he likes them. I set all of Joe beck's
guitars to .010. So you can see that there is room for compromise - all of
the above also presumes that you have well maintained, level and well
crowned frets. If
your frets are worn or not level you may need to make the specs a bit more
forgiving. I would guess that all things being equal that your relief
should be about .010 to .012. try that and adjust as you see fit for you
Here are a few measurements I would shoot for when setting up your
PM100. And the order I would adjust them in.
Back to top
Relief - .010" to .012.
String height at the 12th fret (measure this with a small ruler divided
into 64ths of an inch. While pressing the string down at the first fret
measure the distance from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of the
High E - 3/64ths"
Low E - 4/64ths"
On an archtop guitar you turn the thumb wheels up or down to affect this -
the middle strings should graduate evenly from the low to high string
measurements. On your guitar you only have to worry about the outer two -
the middle strings should take care of themselves.
Set the intonation as discussed above.
Go back and double check all your measurements - your guitar should play
All of the tools I mentioned above are available from Stewart MacDonald's
Guitar Shop Supply. You can find them on the links page of our site. There
is a tremendous amount of money one can spend on tool, toys and gadgets
for guitar tinkerers out there. You can also find the truss rod wrench you
are looking for there as well. Call them and ask for the catalog - Lots of
neat tips in there as well.
Good luck and let me know how it works out - I would be interested in your
progress. If there is anything else you have questions about - let me know
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Shayla Black's latest Wicked Lovers novel, Ours to Love, hits shelves this month, and offers readers a sensual ménage romance. When wealthy brothers Javier and Xander decide to get away from it all by traveling to Louisiana, they don't expect to both fall for sweet London McLane. But the passion between the three is intense, and London's love manages to mend the rift between the siblings. Today we ask the author about her new story, how writing a ménage is different from crafting a traditional relationship and what makes the bond between Javier, Xander and London so special.
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True country hospitality in the heart of Broken Hill. The Argent Mote offers 14 rooms in Broken Hill, with comfortable accommodation for couples, families and single travellers alike with a range of affordable suites available. It is the ideal choice for those just passing through the historical outback city or for those wishing for a longer stay, taking their time to experience the wonders of the west.
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Stay for one night or more, The Argent is at the hub of Broken Hill where you’ll find the heart of the great Australian Outback. Enjoy many eateries, art galleries, the views from the hills tops or simply sit back and enjoy the sunrise and sunsets. Take a short tour around town or take a trip to many National Parks, trip interstate and enjoy the flora and fauna along the way. | <urn:uuid:b52f0f80-8da6-4a8c-a92c-9ef46f6e508a> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://brokenhillandtheoutback.com.au/en/profiles/the-argent-motel | 2023-12-10T08:27:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00025.warc.gz | en | 0.923996 | 209 |
Canon Debuts 4K 17-120mm Cine-Servo Zoom Lens
XF205 and XF200 MXF/MP4 Camcorders to Ship in July
Canon got the jump on NAB today with a slew of announcements, including a new 4K 17-120mm zoom lens with detachable servo drive for its EOS cameras, the new HJ18ex7.6B portable ENG zoom lens, two new lightweight camcorders that record in MXF and MP4 formats, and a forthcoming software upgrade aimed at leveraging new Intel graphics hardware to speed on-set processing of 4K raw video from the EOS C500 camera.
The Cine-Servo CN7x17 KAS S is a Super 35mm 17–120mm T2.95 lens designed for cinema and broadcast use and meant to be lightweight enough (6.4 lbs.) to be used on the shoulder. It has a detachable servo drive unit, allowing it to be used with standard lens controllers or in manual mode for precise cinematography, and an 11-blade iris is meant to provide natural, pleasing bokeh characteristics for both documentary and cine-style shoots. The lens The Cine-Servo will be available in both EF- and PL-mount versions. (They will be switchable at an authorized service facility.) The lens has three 20-pin connectors for externally operated accessories and 16-bit metadata output for connecting to virtual studio systems, and it's compatible with Cooke /i and Canon EOS communication protocols.
Canon said the Cine-Servo lens represents an integration and adaptation of technology from existing broadcast zoom lenses as well as its line-up of EF cinema lenses and is designed its optical performance for 4K acquisition. A wide-diameter aspherical lens design allowed the total number of lenses used in the unit to be reduced, trimming size and weight. Fluorite lenses have been used to reduce chromatic aberrations, and high-refraction, ultra-low dispersion (Hi-UD) glass has been used to reduce fluctuations caused by focusing and zooming, as well as chromatic aberrations on the telephoto end of the lens. Further, lens coatings minimize ghosting and flare, Canon said.
Abel Cine said the lens has an image circle of 31.7mm, meaning it will cover the sensor area of all current 4K cameras, including the Red Dragon at up to 5.5K. Watch the following video from AbelCine to get a look at it set up in a PL configuration on the Sony F55.
The CN7x17 KAS S is expected to be available in August for a suggest list price of $33,000.
The new 2/3-inch HJ18ex7.6B ENG lens is the successor to the eight-year-old HJ17ex7.6B, with a 7.6mm to 137mm focal-length range (plus a built-in 2x extender) and minimum object distance (MOD) of 0.56m. Canon said it allows shots to be taken about four centimeters closer than competing lens designs, allowing it to be used in ever-tighter spaces. It weighs approximately 1.6 kg. It's slated to ship in July at a suggested retail price of $20,700 for the IRSE version and $22,600 for the IASE version.
Both cameras have Ethernet and dual-band wireless LAN connectivity, and Canon said its CameraAccess plus app for iOS and Android allows live monitoring and remote operation, as well as real-time transfer of 640×360 MP4 proxy footage at 1.5 Mbps.
The XF205 ($4,400 estimated list price) has HD-SDI and 3G-SDI output plus timecode and genlock, and comes in at a $500 price premium versus the XF200 ($3,900 estimated list price). Both cameras are expected to ship in mid-July.
Finally, Canon announced a forthcoming software upgrade for its EOS C500 digital cinema camera that will speed up processing of 4K Cinema Raw data on a PC with Intel Iris Pro, a hardware architecture that improves graphics performance. Canon is using a beta version of the Intel Media SDK 2014 Professional Camera Pack in combination with updates to Canon's Cinema Raw Development software to enable real-time playback at up to 24fps on notebook PCs with Iris Pro graphics.
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Today, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. With over 2.3 million men and women living behind bars, our imprisonment rate is the highest it’s ever been in U.S. history. And yet, our criminal justice system has failed on every count: public safety, fairness and cost-effectiveness. Across the country, the criminal justice reform conversation is heating up. Each week, we feature our some of the most exciting and relevant news in overincarceration discourse that we’ve spotted from the previous week. Check back weekly for our top picks.
U.S. Correctional and Prison Populations Decline
For the second consecutive year, data released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics revealed a decline in the adult correctional population, while crime rates decreased as well. Even more promising is the decline in the total U.S. prison population - caused primarily by a decrease in the state prison population (the federal prison population experienced a slight increase). Though the total population only decreased by 0.6%, this is the first total prison population decline since 1972.
996 Kentucky Inmates get out Early in New Prison Plan
In the coming months, Kentucky will attempt to ease its correctional budget strains by releasing nearly 1,000 inmates. Utilizing a new mandatory supervision program, the state aims to ease the often difficult transition from prison back to life in the community.
Illinois' Juvenile Justice System is Failing, State Report Says
A new study by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission has revealed the shortcomings of the state’s juvenile justice system. According to the study, more than half of teens and children released from the system will end up right back in it, indicating the rehabilitative goals of the system are far from being met.
In Florida, Using Military Discipline to Help Veterans in Prison
In an effort to rethink the way incarcerated veterans are treated and in hopes of better preparing them for release, Florida has created special dorms for honorably discharged veterans with no more than three years left in their sentences. By housing the veterans together, the state hopes to address the special needs of this sub-population in its prison system.
Death Sentences Drop To Historic Lows In 2011
A new report from the Death Penalty Information Center shares promising news: judges and juries sent less than 100 people to death row this year. The wrongful execution of Troy Davis this year, as well as the increased public awareness of the high cost of capital cases may be two reasons why the public is more and more ambivalent or opposed to the death penalty. | <urn:uuid:fdc74623-c96f-4c1b-8ad0-b7ab930510ab> | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | https://www.aclu.org/blog/breaking-addiction-incarceration-weekly-highlights-8?redirect=blog/criminal-law-reform/breaking-addiction-incarceration-weekly-highlights-16 | 2017-05-26T13:25:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463608665.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20170526124958-20170526144958-00149.warc.gz | en | 0.944283 | 530 |
The Bayelsa State Government has directed all primary and secondary schools in the state to resume for the 2020/2021 academic session on Monday, January 11.
This was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Education, Gentle Emelah.
He said that all boarding students were expected to arrive in their schools on Sunday, January 10.
Emelah equally directed the management of schools to ensure total adherence to the COVID-19 safety guidelines.
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EUR/USD: The EUR/USD pair did not move very much yesterday. The little movement that was seen was towards the downside in the context of an uptrend. For the current bullish outlook to become illogical, the support lines at 1.1000 and 1.0950 must be broken to the downside: otherwise the price could make some renewed bullish attempts.
USD/CHF: This pair continues to move sideways while the overall outlook is bullish. What can invalidate the bullish outlook is an event in which the price closes below the support level at 0.9650. But in case it does not happen, this week can see some considerable bullish attempts, especially if the USD tries to amass lots of stamina. Right now the market is flat.
GBP/USD: At last, the GBP/USD pair has succeeded in going above the defiant accumulation territory at 1.5650. The price was able to close above that accumulation territory, trying to go towards the distribution territory at 1.5700, which has been tested but yet to be breached to the upside.
USD/JPY: There is no dominant trend in the market, but it is expected that the price would either go above the supply level at 125.50 or below the demand level at 123.50 when a breakout occurs (following the current sideways movement). Should this happen, that would mean a strong bullish or bearish outlook.
EUR/JPY: This cross has continued its weakness, but the Bullish Confirmation Pattern is not totally invalid. It would be OK to stay away from this market - the EMA 11 is not below the EMA 56 and the RSI period 14 is not below the level 50. There are mixed signals. | <urn:uuid:4002938d-d827-40f1-94b0-dd6f05c72dde> | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | http://www.gurutrade.com/instaforex/analytics/150580.html | 2017-11-24T02:02:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934807056.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20171124012912-20171124032912-00786.warc.gz | en | 0.96197 | 356 |
A U.S. District Court judge on Wednesday issued a stunning rebuke to the nation’s largest disability insurance company, finding that a predecessor of UnumProvident had violated the California Unfair Competition Act.
In a sharply worded, 62-page verdict, Magistrate Judge James Larson of the Northern District of California said the Paul Revere Life Insurance Co. now owned by giant UnumProvident of Tennessee had acted in bad faith in denying a disability claim by Joan Hangarter, a Berkeley chiropractor who became unable to practice because of back and arm pains.
In February, a jury awarded Hangarter $7.67 million for her past and future benefits, emotional distress, attorney’s fees and punitive damages. Larson upheld that verdict and ordered the insurer to obey the law.
Hangarter’s attorney, Ray Boursis of San Francisco firm Boursis & Wolfson, had said UnumProvident tried to increase profit by systematically denying some disability claims, including going after long-term, high-payment claims. The insurer denied that charge.
Larson appeared to agree that the company had engaged in such practices. His decision enjoined it from future violations, including “targeting categories of claims or claimants, employing biased medical examiners, destroying medical records, and withholding from claimants information about their benefits.”
“This is the first time to my knowledge that any court has found it necessary to issue an injunction against an insurer to order them to start obeying the law,” Boursis said.
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For centuries, beer has served as the lifeblood behind some of the world’s most remarkable creations (not even including the evolution of the drink itself), thus making it a beverage worth celebrating. In a big way. Throughout our great country, festivals are held year-round to celebrate the world’s most popular and important drink.
As the craft beer scene has grown, so have the events that bring its creators and advocates together. More and more people are expanding their horizons, ignoring the watered-down advertisements, and trying new beers that challenge the palate with every sip.
While the craft beer revolution is prevalent all over the land, Pittsburgh has become a hotbed for craft beer over the past decade and change. Each day, a new consumer picks up a unique beer for the first time and increases their intrigue. Each day, bars and restaurants across the Steel City tap a new IPA or special offering from one of the hundreds of craft beer breweries or, equally as significant, one of the several local craft beer breweries like Helltown, East End, Full Pint, and others. It’s led to a scene that’s spread like wildfire 365 days a year in our fair city. But for 10 of those days, craft beer is given center stage to further its stake.
In 2012, the first ever Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week was held to collectively pull together the efforts of everyone behind the craft beer movement. Craft beer continues to grow, both in revenue and popularity, and the movement is sweeping its way through Pittsburgh and pulling people into its wave of unique beer choices in an epic way.
As we approach the 3rd Annual Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week starting April 25th, us on the good side of craft beer advocacy are anxiously awaiting the events, collaborations, camaraderie, and all-out fun the week entails.
And for those just hopping on the bandwagon, here are 5 Things You’ll Find During Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week:
- Increased Awareness - If you’ve joined us for any events over the past two years, you know full well craft beer awareness is up when the clock strikes Beer Week. This week provides a unique snapshot of enthusiasts who enjoy craft beer from many different walks of life, for many different reasons. But, despite who they are and what they do, craft beer is the common thread that ties them all together.
- Enhanced Beer Education - If you’re just tapping into the craft beer scene or looking to give your palate the push it needs, Craft Beer Week is the perfect opportunity to make it happen. Education is a cornerstone of these events and highlights many of the scheduled events. Regardless of what event you choose, you’re guaranteed to find other like-minded beer fans to learn from.
- Social Connectivity - As Craft Beer Week has evolved, so too has the way its many events are shared. It’s impossible to be at every event at once, but through the power of Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites, you can be enjoying a hopstrong IPA at Bocktown in Robinson while tweeting with someone toasting a collaboration beer at Piper’s Pub in the South Side. The power of Social Media allows you to enhance your Craft Beer Week experience and you’ll see even more of this in 2014.
- Collaborations - Craft Beer Week brings together our local craft beer constituents and the results always leads to collaborative beers that will make you wish they brewed together every day! Even breweries outside of Pittsburgh have contributed, like Southern Tier Brewing’s Craft Beer Week rollout last year, Pittsburgh Left. The 10-day event is normally the only time these beers are available, so don’t miss out!
- If You’re On the Fence About Craft Beer… - Whether craft beer stole your heart some time ago or you’ve just begun flirting with entering a relationship with it, Craft Beer Week is a great time to interact with other beer fans and discover what style of beer is right for you. We all reach a point where we demand more from our beer. If that statement weren’t true, Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week wouldn’t exist. | <urn:uuid:68b318fa-b2ed-4740-a53a-41f91591335b> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://pittsburghcraftbeerweek.com/tag/user-submission/ | 2014-08-20T04:49:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500800168.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021320-00073-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.947478 | 857 |
Destiny 2 and Bungie have recently faced some backlash about the lack of transparency about game changes as well as the hollowness of endgame activities. They almost seem pointless to do which is not what the Destiny end game should be. To address this, Bungie cancelled their final Curse of Osiris live stream, instead opting for a blog post detailing how the game is changing. These changes are going to be released in the first two weeks of December, with the first set being implemented alongside the release of Curse of Osiris on December 5th, and the next arriving on December 12th.
Add a layer of visual customisation that works alongside equipped shaders. These new Ornaments will be acquirable through specific objectives unique to each set and will be available account wide once unlocked. You will be able to control the RNG a little bit by choosing what Ornament you are trying to unlock, like in the above picture we can see that to earn the Iron Pledge Ornament for the Helmet, you need to win 25 Matches in Season 2 Iron Banner.
In Season 2, Ornaments will be collectable for;
- New Monarchy
- Future War Cult
- Eater Of Worlds Raid Lair
- Trials of the Nine
- Iron Banner
Gunsmith And Cryptarch
If you have been playing Destiny 2 for any length of time, it is highly likely that you have got a sheer backlog of Mods that you haven’t used. Well, with the new Mod changes, Rare mods will dismantle in Gunsmith Materials, as well as giving players a small chance at scoring Legendary Mod components.
Master Rahool will also be offering some of his vast selection of Legendary Engrams in exchange for Legendary Shards. Remember in Destiny 1 when a Legendary was a rare thing? Well, Rahool was hoarding all of the Legendaries he didn’t give us just so he could flip them for a profit now. This is going to be ideal if you are hunting for a specific World Weapon or one of the new Masterworks Weapons.
Tokens have been hit with some fire, with how uninspired and unrewardingly grindy it really is. Well, as of December 5th, Strikes will now drop a larger proportion of Tokens when they are completed, as well as Common Destination Tokens will have their drop rates increased 100%, with their values being increased by 50% for Commons and 250% for Rare quality Tokens. To slightly balance this, the amount of reputation needed for a rank up has been increased by 37% for Destination Vendors, such as Devrim and increased by 50% for the Gunsmith.
The best change would have to be that any Calus Tokens earned in the Leviathan Raid are immediately able to be turned into Benedict rather than having to beat the entire Raid. A great change for a player like me, who hasn’t been bothered tackling the entire Leviathan as yet.
Masterworks Weapons are a new tier of weapon which can drop randomly from world events, or can be upgraded to Masterwork from an existing Legendary. Masterworks Weapons are able to track the number of kills you have acquired with that particular weapon, toggleable between Crucible and general kills, generate orbs of Light when you score a multi-kill with that weapon and provide re-rollable stat bonuses from a small pool of potentials. It isn’t the game wide random roll of weapon perks many players want to return to but it is a small step.
Any unwanted Masterworks Weapons can be dismantled to acquire special materials used to upgrade other Legendaries into Masterworks which allows players to pick and choose what weapons they want to use the most. Furthermore, Raid and Trials of the Nine weapons will have a high Masterwork drop chance.
Direct Purchase Of Faction Weapons And Armour
Beginning on December 12th, most Faction Vendors will have the option to purchase weapons and armour from them, directly using Legendary Shards. All five Faction armour pieces will remain permanently available but weapons will rotate in on a weekly schedule.
Xur Is Bringing The Goods
Great news for those of you who love to collect Exotic Engrams (me) as Xur is bringing a new type of Engram, each week, known as the Fated Engram. This Exotic will cost a substantial amount of Legendary Shards but will guarantee an Exotic that you have not got in your collection if there are any.
Xur is also bringing back a variation of the Three of Coins, which can also be purchased for Legendary Shards. This special consumable can be bought as many times as one would like and will boost the chance of an Exotic drop for four hours. No more popping one before each boss, it is set and forget…for four hours.
You may also notice the new set of Hunter boots which are undoubtedly going to be one of the new Exotics coming to Curse of Osiris. The good news is, purple is my colour, the bad news I am a Warlock.
Destiny has an amazing community and what better way to show that than with a Gift Consumable, which can be bought from Lord Shaxx or Commander Zavala. These can be utilised during a Crucible Match or a Strike which will grant bonus rewards to everyone in that activity on completion, whether they were your enemy or not, or possibly shouting everyone in the match a round of Exotics. This is an awesome change and I hope there is an in-game way to see who has thrown up the Gift Consumable so we know who to thank.
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This weekend, Tara and I experimented with two types of insulation we'd never used before. The first was blown cellulose, which we dense packed into the cavities between the wall studs of our cistern shed. In order to do this, we had to rent a blower machine from Home Depot. They loan it out for free with the purchase of twenty or more bags of cellulose, but weirdly, they also accept returns for those that go unused. What's the point in that?
Anyway, once we got the machine home, we watched this video to get an idea of what we'd be doing:
...then we got to work. It was pretty messy and dusty, so we didn't take too many photos.
The process went off without a hitch, save for when the rigid foam sheathing on the interior began to bow out from being stuffed too full of cellulose. We only noticed the bloated cavities when the cap nails holding the sheets down began popping off and flying across the shed! We were able to avoid disaster by affixing furring strips along each of the wall studs.
In the end, we only used about twelve bags of cellulose and were able to return the rest. Despite the mess, working with blown cellulose was nowhere near as obnoxious as dealing with pink fiberglass insulation. All in all, it was pretty easy. I'd definitely do it again!
Next, to super insulate the ceiling, we used a second type of new-to-us insulation: a do-it-yourself spray foam kit. Ever since I saw professional spray foaming first-hand I've been wanting to try it out. The kit came with a full tyvek suit, booties, goggles, etc—it was quite the production to use! Basically I just sprayed (it's more like a vigorous splattering, actually) the material into the rafter space with a little hand-held gun and it instantly started hardening and expanding.
I am sure it will be very effective but I don't think I'll ever use it again. The stuff is crazy expensive, super gross, and it's actually not that much more insulating than blown cellulose.
In slightly unrelated news, our dear friends Shlomy, Britney, and Nehemiah are back on the homestead, this time for a couple of weeks. Shlomy helped us put wire lath on the exterior of the shed, as we've decided we'll plaster it to match the house. Unfortunately, temperatures are too cold to do that this season. We'll have to wait until spring! | <urn:uuid:534255bf-43b7-4979-9e89-2080f9dade35> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | http://journal.goingslowly.com/2015/10/preventing-a-cistern-from-freezing-in-winter-part-three | 2017-09-20T02:17:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818686117.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20170920014637-20170920034637-00509.warc.gz | en | 0.977832 | 536 |
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宝贝：I’m Pichu! Because I’m cuter than Pikachu! (Hmmm… okie….😅 she has great faith in herself… I suppose that’s not a bad thing. 🤔)
Didi, you are a Dragonite! Because you are a dragon!
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宝贝 : Mama is a Ninetales because she’s pretty! (I’m not a fan of Ninetales but I like the flattery part.) Then what about Papa???
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Life in Bikini Bottom couldn’t be better for eternal optimist SpongeBob (Tom Kenny) and his friends: loyal starfish Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke), the sardonic Squidward (Rodger Bumpass), scientist squirrel Sandy (Carolyn Lawrence) and crustacean capitalist, Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown). When the top secret recipe for Krabby Patties is stolen, eternal adversaries SpongeBob and Plankton (Mr. Lawrence) must join forces on a trip through time and space to harness their internal superpowers and battle fiendish pirate Burger Beard (Antonio Banderas) with his own plans for the delicious delicacies.
Based on the highest rated series in Nickelodeon history and a decades-spanning international phenomenon, director Paul Tibbitt says, “It’s everything you want in a movie. We’ve taken familiar characters and pushed them in completely new directions – it’s a road movie, a superhero movie, and a post-apocalypse movie, and it’s all in 3-D!”
“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” is directed by Paul Tibbitt, with live action direction by Mike Mitchell, executive produced by Stephen Hillenburg, Cale Boyter, Nan Morales and Craig Sost and produced by Paul Tibbitt and Mary Parent.
The Krabby Patty: the legendarily delicious sandwich is SpongeBob’s favorite fast foodstuff and the cornerstone of the Bikini Bottom diet. The Krusty Krab, the only restaurant on land or sea that sells them, has become an institution by zealously keeping the delicacy’s recipe a secret.
“The Krabby Patty is the grease that keeps the whole machine moving,” says Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob. “It keeps the workers happy. It’s essentially everyone’s first cup of joe in the morning.”
“Nobody really knows what’s in a Krabby Patty, not even Mr. Krabs,” says director Paul Tibbitt. “But everybody loves them, and it’s the one thing everyone can agree on. We thought it would be fun to see what happens when the recipe goes missing.”
“Smash cut to the apocalypse,” adds series creator and executive producer Stephen Hillenburg.
Initially, Mr. Krab’s perennial rival, Plankton, is suspected of stealing the recipe, but SpongeBob knows better. He also knows there’s only one person with the resources to help solve this mystery – Plankton. For the first time ever, SpongeBob and Plankton join forces to track down the real culprit, as Bikini Bottom descends into post-apocalyptic chaos without their Krabby Patties. Their journey will take them further than they have ever been before -from the observation deck of an intergalactic talking porpoise’s spaceship, to the sugar coated insides of SpongeBob’s brain, and finally the craziest place imaginable: OUR WORLD!
“It’s an unlikely team up,” says Hillenburg. “These guys have traditionally been enemies and couldn’t be more different: Plankton is cynical, while SpongeBob is innocent and naive.”
“There’s a great juxtaposition to their dynamic,” adds producer Mary Parent. “It’s basically our version of Midnight Run. They’ve never teamed up before and it’s fun to see two characters who are initially arch enemies, forced to depend on each other because they have to.”
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MEDIOBANCA AND RAM ACTIVE INVESTMENTS TO ENTER INTO A
LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Milan and Geneva (Nov. 23, 2017) - Mediobanca SpA (“Mediobanca”) and RAM Active Investments SA (“RAM AI” or “the Company) are pleased to announce they have agreed the terms of a strategic partnership in which Mediobanca will acquire a 69% interest in RAM AI.
Founded in 2007, based in Geneva - Switzerland, RAM AI is one of Europe’s leading systematic investment managers, offering a range of actively managed and alternative systematic fundamental equity and tactical fixed-income funds to a wide array of institutional and professional investors. As of 31 October 2017, RAM AI had AuM of CHF4.9bn across 14 funds.
With its distinctive DNA, Mediobanca is an ideal institutional partner for RAM AI, by offering a strong cultural fit and solid foundation for future growth, whilst safeguarding and ensuring the continuity of the Company’s investment management process. RAM AI will maintain its organizational and operational independence, and the transaction will bring several benefits, including a reinforced institutional framework, a long-term seeding commitment to funds managed by the Company that will help foster innovation and research, and an improved distribution network across Europe.
The founding partners Thomas de Saint-Seine, Maxime Botti and Emmanuel Hauptmann will retain significant stakes in the Company and will remain committed to its development for a minimum period of ten years. Each partner will also reinvest a meaningful part of their proceeds in RAM AI’s funds. As the historical seeder and institutional shareholder of RAM AI, the REYL Group will retain a 7.5% stake in the Company and will continue to operate as a preferred partner and anchor investor in the Company’s products.
The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including approval from the relevant regulatory authorities, and is expected to close in the first half of 2018.
“We are very excited by this new phase of RAM AI’s development. Mediobanca is an excellent partner for RAM AI from a cultural and distribution synergy standpoint. This partnership will provide us with additional operational resources and seeding capabilities that will help drive innovation and research at RAM AI while preserving our independence and unique culture. Our aim is to keep delivering differentiated investment solutions to our investors, generating consistent risk-adjusted returns on the foundation of proven investment philosophies” said Thomas de Saint-Seine, CEO of RAM AI.
“The 2016-19 strategic plan approved in November 2016 has marked a clear acceleration in repositioning through the creation and development of an Asset Management platform. As a meaningful part of this plan Mediobanca is strongly committed to the development of an alternative asset management business, achieved through strategic partnerships with selected managers having high quality management teams, strong track records, and scalable platforms. RAM AI is uniquely qualified to complement Mediobanca active investment management business and will become the cornerstone for the launch of the Group’s systematic strategies and innovation hub for the development of new investment ideas. In addition RAM AI will contribute scale to our alternative platform, will complement the product offering by adding equity strategies and is exceptionally well positioned to benefit from a complementary investor base, distribution network and geographical reach” said Alberto Nagel, Group CEO of Mediobanca.
RAM AI is for Mediobanca a significant step ahead in scaling up capital-light/fee-driven businesses, in details:
- Group AuM & AuA up 15% (from €30bn as at June17)
- Group fee income up roughly 10% (from €0.5bn as at June17)
- Private & AM fee income up 30% (from €134m as at June17)
The transaction is estimated to absorb roughly 30bps of Mediobanca Group CET1 (as at June17, evaluating also put&call agreements, seed capital and payment 50% cash - 50% Mediobanca shares). On Mediobanca EPS the deal is slightly accretive.
About RAM Active Investments
RAM AI is an active and alternative asset manager which offers a range of fundamental systematic equity (“RAM Systematic Funds”) and discretionary fixed-income (“RAM Tactical Funds”) funds to a wide array of institutional and professional investors:
RAM Systematic Funds: As bottom-up active and alternative specialists, the RAM Systematic Team seeks to achieve for his clients consistent alpha-generation over the long-term, across business cycles. Its strategies apply fundamental insights in an objective and disciplined manner, while taking advantage of market fragmentation, to uncover a broader spectrum of investment opportunities presented by behavior-led inefficiencies. RAM Systematic Funds aim to provide investors with high risk-adjusted performance accompanied by compelling diversification and liquidity benefits.
RAM Tactical Funds: To help clients navigate through uncharted interest rate environments and increasingly volatile market conditions, the RAM Tactical team is tasked with the responsibility to bring new thinking and unconventional approaches to the discretionary investment discipline. Focused on exploiting asymmetrical opportunities and the generation of attractive risk-adjusted returns, RAM Tactical Funds currently offer niche investment strategies across the fixed income spectrum.
Key RAM AI facts (as of 31 October 2017):
- AuM: CHF4.9bn, CHF4.6bn of which deployed in systematic funds
- Run rate management fees: CHF 45m
- Solid performance fee contribution
- High double digit recurring net income
- Lean and effective organization: 39 FTEs
- 10 years+ track record across equities and liquid fixed income strategies
- Footprint: Geneva (Headquarters), Zurich and Luxembourg
- Founders: Thomas de Saint-Seine, Maxime Botti & Emmanuel Hauptmann
- Website: http://ram-ai.com
Mediobanca is a listed diversified banking group. In addition to being the leading Italian investment bank, covering operations in lending, advisory and capital market services with a strong footprint in Southern Europe, Mediobanca Group is an Italian top player in consumer credit as well as a fast growing wealth manager serving both Affluent & Premier and Private & HNWI clients. Founded in Italy in 1946, it has always blended tradition and innovation offering its clients highly specialized, innovative and customized products. An historical unrivalled reputation for professionalism and discretion along with a strong balance sheet quality and content, make Mediobanca nowadays the preferred partner for businesses seeking to expand in Italy and Europe.
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A Better Home May It Be Indoors or Outdoor
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A house should be designed well and planned every corner. Put some statues on the side, flowers on the edges and some paintings. One can also install bindings for sun protection and a better ambiance in the place.
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I've been on a mystery kick again!
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle: This is the second Coffeehouse Mystery featuring Clare Cosi. The Village Blend has started offering a singles night with speed-dating, and one after another, women who frequent the blend are committing suicide. Or are they? I thought this was a weaker mystery than the first in the series, but we get a lot more development of Clare as she dates Bruce, dodges her ex-husband, and flirts with her cop friend. Coyle persists in thinking that passages from the deranged killer's point-of-view heighten the drama and tension, when in fact, they reek of cheesiness and drive me to distraction. At any rate, I thought this entry was a decent one in the series, although the brutal ending was sort of shocking. I picked up the third, Latte Trouble, but the first paragraphs were in deranged-killer-speak, and I wasn't in the mood, so I went on to some historical mysteries.
A Late Phoenix by Catherine Aird: Three words: Fun. British. Mystery. I discovered these when visiting my high school English teacher a couple of weeks ago. He had Catherine Aird novels strewn about, and I had never heard of her. A Late Phoenix was published in 1971, so they're not new. I think they're mostly out-of-print, but are easily found either used on amazon or in lots on eBay. Developers start a project at a WWII bomb site, only to uncover a skeleton, a woman not killed in the bombing. C.D. Sloane is assigned the case (along with Crosby, an idiot partner). Sloane is wry, witty, and astute, and he teases apart the threads of the mystery with interviews and even trips to the library. This is a good, old-fashioned detective novel with tight plotting and a bit of humor to lighten it up. I loved it!
A Bicycle Built for Murder by Kate Kingsbury: Along the historical mystery front, I found a used copy of this, Kingsbury's first Manor House novel. She has another series, Pennyfoot Hotel, that is devilishly hard to find (at least at a reasonable price). Anyway, Lady Elizabeth is Lady of the Manor, so when her tenant begs her to help solve the mystery of her teenaged daughter's disappearance, Lady Elizabeth agrees. At the same time, her house has been chosen to house some American troops (did I mention this takes place during WWII? Oops, I forgot, and it's kind of important). And the Major who liaises with her on this matter is really attractive. (Why do mystery novels written in the last 20 years or so HAVE to have a romance angle if the sleuth is a woman?) Kingsbury does a nice job of evoking the time period and Lady Elizabeth is a sympathetic heroine. The mystery is nicely done and the supporting cast enjoyable. I thought it was a good start to the series, and I'll be looking for more. I've read that the Pennyfoot series is actually better, so I'll have to try to find some of them.
Edited to add: I knew I was forgetting something! I also read Withering Heights by Dorothy Cannell, a recent Ellie Haskell mystery. Her first, The Thin Woman, is one of my all-time favorite mysteries. This entry was really quite good! It takes place in a huge old house and gently spoofs gothic mysteries. Ellie, Ben, and Mrs. Malloy head to Yorkshire to return Ben's cousin's teenaged daughter home and manage to solve murder, mayhem, and ghostly happenings while there. If you enjoy cozies and haven't read Cannell yet, order a copy of The Thin Woman used on amazon for pretty much the cost of shipping right now!
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Butterfly the chicken breast and part cook in Lucy Bee coconut oil on a medium heat. Once you have part cooked the chicken on both sides, take off heat and place on chopping board to fill the chicken
Add the sun dried tomatoes, blanched spinach and black pepper then fold over and place back in the frying pan for 5 minutes (or until the chicken is cooked)
Steam the tenderstem for 5 minutes
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London Luton London Stansted long yi Lutheren Manila Meza Park MV Star Mynamar Air Force Neo Classical Norra Ocean Pearl Inn Pariser Platz Plaza Premium Lounge Presidential Palace RAF Renaissance Riga Rolls Royce Rudyard Kipling Sarkis Brothers Schipol Scott Market Sea Fury Sea Vampire Shanghai Soviet Sule Paya Supermarine Seafire Supermarine Spitfire Tailinn Tallinn Tartu Three Crosses Hill Toompee Tuomiokirkko Vendace Vilnius Vilnuis Viru Visa on Arrival Warsaw West Hampsted Yangon Yangon Port Officers Zagreb | <urn:uuid:0db4af5a-612d-4a91-96a4-e4410084d7ba> | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | http://thefakawitraveller.com/tag/london-stansted | 2020-04-07T14:24:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371799447.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20200407121105-20200407151605-00126.warc.gz | en | 0.815209 | 245 |
— How would you describe the property?
It’s very unusual because the layout is very long and narrow, so when you see it head on, it seems like a huge house, but from another angle, it’s very narrow. When I first saw the roof, it reminded me of a Shanghai tea house more than Tuscan construction.”
— Il Fienile pool
— What was your inspiration to rent it out a room as a Bed and Breakfast?
With our kids all grown, we thought why not share it with people because we put a lot of effort and love into it.”
— How would you describe the style of the house?
On approaching the house, you come from the woods. In the middle of the woods on the clearing on the hill the views are beautiful. It was a challenge to make the gardens not look too planned, so now the woods become the gardens and the gardens become the house.”
— And the interior is more modern?
The furniture consists of pieces from the 40s, 50s and 60s as well as some contemporary ones from the end of the last century.”
— Garden and view
— What facilities and services do you offer as part of the B&B?
For breakfast we serve all local, organic produce including our own eggs. We have a local place where we do all our shopping. It offers local produce from local farmers. Nothing comes from farmers further than 25 kilometres.
For dinner, guests go to the nearby restaurants. There are great places to eat around here, everything from typical Tuscan to gourmet Tuscan. There are a lot of slow food places, where people really cook with passion and care what they use as ingredients.”
— Il Fienile
— What is so special about the house to you?
It’s very close to all the facilities. We’re an eight minute drive from the train station and 10 minutes from the motorway, and five minutes from a big supermarket. But it feels really secluded. There’s no traffic. We have neighbours nearby, so it’s not totally isolated, but it’s private. But then if you need some retail therapy, we’re only 10 minutes from the Prada outlet.” | <urn:uuid:e89eebc5-c463-4149-8302-5de2d5844d87> | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | http://www.welcomebeyond.com/property/il-fienile/ | 2015-11-27T06:19:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398448227.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205408-00082-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96094 | 478 |
Wildcats thump Pirates in finals warm-up
Perth warmed up for finals series clash with Brisbane next week by humbling Hunter in the National Basketball League's last regular season clash in Perth this afternoon.
The Wildcats triumphed 112-89 over the Pirates, guard David Bailey piling on 22 points in the final quarter to finish with a game-high 35.
Fellow guard Peter Crawford supported him with 20.
Matthew Helms scored 21 points and Ben Melmeth 19 while also grabbing nine rebounds for the visitors.
Both teams are in the finals with Perth finishing seventh and Hunter eighth.
The Wildcats now fly to Brisbane for a sudden death quarter-final against the Bullets, while Hunter visit Cairns for another sudden death clash. | <urn:uuid:59c01958-e210-4277-a466-1bd8791d2e42> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-02-05/wildcats-thump-pirates-in-finals-warm-up/792970 | 2017-09-26T22:27:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818696696.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926212817-20170926232817-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.882848 | 153 |
Soon this year has come to an end and we have seen a lot of new interesting technical advancements. IoT, Internet of Things, might be the part that has evolved the most. Of course, it has been around before, but during 2019 we think it really has taken some huge steps. Now, your vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, car and many other domestic machines are connected to your phone. At all time. This is what we really think this past year stands for. However, now we also want to look a bit more into the future and what 2020 holds for us.
2020 – The year of 5G and much more
We are getting used to an internet connection that always runs fast and works great. With the 4G network, we were able to use our phones own connection almost as if we were on wifi. But, in 2020 we will see the next step of this, something that most probably will shake the world. Speed up to 10Gb/second is expected once it has been rolled out. As you can imagine, this will result in mobile browsing and gaming reaching a whole new level. To learn more about this as well as a very interesting article about how the iGaming bonus in 2020 will develop we can recommend https://www.bmmagazine.co.uk/business/top-3-biggest-technology-trends-for-2020/ which finds a new and interesting angle on this matter.
New games we are looking forward to in 2020
We can discuss the remake release of Final Fantasy VII as well as the new Halo, but we won’t. Sure, we know there are a lot of players that that love these games and we are certain they will deliver what’s expected from them. However, what we are absolutely most interested in for 2020 is; The Last of Us 2. Even though it has been delayed a number of times, 20th of May 2020 is the release date right now. The first game, released in 2013, was of the biggest successes that year and for many years ahead. Naughty Dog, also known for Crash Bandicoot and many other games, really made a name for themselves with The Last of Us. You will be able to play it on PS4, PlayStation 4, and this will actually be one of the last games coming to this platform. Because a PS5 is also about to hit the market. At the time of writing, it is still uncertain what exact date, but this surely is something that could make a big impact on the gaming in 2020 as well. | <urn:uuid:fe50a9ee-4f76-4419-9cb6-da5d0524e29b> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://www.firestormproductions.co.uk/firestormproductions-pulse-2020/ | 2020-01-17T17:33:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250589861.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20200117152059-20200117180059-00528.warc.gz | en | 0.982584 | 521 |
Many students dream of becoming freelancers upon graduation. In their fantasies, a freelancer’s life means waking up just before noon, meeting friends and traveling on a whim, and turning down boring or low-paying work.
But is this really the way they live? We talked with three young freelancers to give readers a more authentic sense of their life and work:
You`ll need a full contact book
Contacts are critical to freelancers, as most of their job opportunities come from friends.
That may require you to maintain a good relationship with every client. Wen Yujie, a 23-year-old graduate from Communication University of China, has been a freelance model and animation designer for nearly a year. She has a model contract with VIVI magazine, and so she accepts all job offers from VIVI – even the ones that don’t pay.
"I can make a lot of friends who may later introduce me to other modeling jobs,” Wen said.
Potential employers are increasingly using the Web to learn more about freelancers. To attract more contacts, Wen suggests that would-be freelancers set up a website, or simply a blog or a webpage at social networking sites like renren.com, to highlight their skills and experience.
Social activities in business circles also help freelancers. Connections they make help gain a better grasp of the industry.
Zheng Yuantao, 29, is a freelance translator and writer. “I used to volunteer a lot for an HIV/AIDS organization and thus have some contacts in the NGO world,” said Zheng. “They would give me assignments, trusting both my language skills and my understanding of specific terms.”
Outstanding skills are a must
It’s hard for a freelancer to compete against corporations. Zhao Tianting, 27, was disqualified for several projects because he was an “individual” freelancer instead of a “corporation” when he freelanced as an art designer for half a year.
"Corporations have more financial and personnel support. So a lower price alone is not that appealing to your potential clients. You need to show that you’re strict with deadlines and have reliable skills,” said Zhao.
Zheng Yuantao agreed: “It’s not that my friends give me work because they favor me, but because they believe they can trust me with certain assignments.”
Zheng suggests that would-be freelancers learn more about their industry by joining online communities of industry insiders, like QQ groups and douban groups.
"This will help them to learn about the industry’s ‘mysteries’," said Zheng.
Prepare to lose a little sleep
Freelancing is not as “free” as you might think. Freelancers, especially those just starting out, don’t have much freedom when choosing assignments. Wen Yujie sometimes has to bite the bullet and undertake jobs she doesn’t like, low pay and picky clients in order to “return a favor”.
"For example, a friend who in the past gave you a well-paying job now is asking you to take one that is not so satisfactory. You have to accept it in order to return the favor,” Wen said.
Also, freelancers seldom have long-term contracts. Failing to meet a deadline once could burn one’s bridges with a client forever.
For this reason, freelancing often means days packed with work. For instance, although Wen receives animation design projects twice-monthly, she often goes three days without sleep to meet the deadline.
"You have to be diligent,” added Zheng. “That is, unless you are a genius who everybody wants to hire no matter how terribly you tend to procrastinate.” | <urn:uuid:e657319f-abc3-40fb-87d6-9c40d13a0730> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://en.dict.cn/news/view/15483 | 2017-01-22T10:16:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281421.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00293-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.935027 | 811 |
White lifts Canadiens over Devils 3-2
Montreal went 2 for 4 on the power play, while New Jersey failed to score on three chances with the man advantage.
Pacioretty beat Brodeur on the glove-side 2:22 into the second and Ryder tied it 1:43 later with a high floater from the blue-line that went off Price and in.
Pacioretty got his second goal when he beat Brodeur with a backhander at 8:32 of the middle frame.
Larsson tied it again on a deflected shot from the point with 3:23 left in the second.
White deflected Jarred Tinordi's shot past Brodeur for the winner. | <urn:uuid:70676e10-8bcb-4128-aef3-feb07828a67d> | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | http://www.si.com/nhl/2013/09/23/ap-hkn-devils-canadiens | 2014-10-25T15:31:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414119648384.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20141024030048-00279-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.907331 | 150 |
Just a quick post as I settle into hibernation mode in the craft dungeon. "Polar vortex" (come on, who thinks of these?) again here in Wisconsin with wind chills in the minus 40s for today and Tuesday. One of my continuing "art-ventures" in 2014 is as a Design Team member for Linnie Blooms. Linda Barutha, Linnie Blooms owner, is spreading the wings of her business and is now selling her canvas mixed stitch media products through her own creative reps. You can see the catalog of goodies here
and find a rep to host your own art creation party here.
Today, I played along with the January sketch challenge. I used a 5x5 Linnie Blooms canvas blank as a background for layering some birthday wishes. I created the dotted background by just letting my Copic markers seep into the weaving for a moment.
I think that so often people are afraid to be crafty or artistic because they think they need to spend a lot of time on their creation. Sometimes, simple and quick is just enough to get a few moments of relaxation. A simple hand-made card is so appreciated by the recipient. It shows that you will take time out of your busy chaos to let this person know that they are special enough to receive something hand-made and one of a kind. Now, that is a gift!
So, what are you going to create in your 10 minutes today?
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Page 1 of the article is all about how eating less is a great idea, but my favorite part is the quote from my friend's husband:
When UCLA evolutionary biologist Jay Phelan put mice on caloric restriction, he got the distinct impression that they didn't appreciate it.So, eating less could extend my life by a couple years, but I'd be irritable. The way I look at it: "I'd live longer if I never again ate ice cream, but is it a life worth living?" Moderation is good. Starving myself is bad.
"They bit people and were more agitated," he said. In contrast, the mice who ate a normal diet "would just sit around and let you pick them up." | <urn:uuid:0da77664-36ce-4716-a3b0-7770b7b6946f> | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | http://restonkid.blogspot.com/2009/07/longer-life-but-at-cost.html | 2018-07-23T11:35:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676596336.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723110342-20180723130342-00503.warc.gz | en | 0.98377 | 150 |
This Spring/Summer 2013 enhance your office accessories with Vivienne Westwood's MAN Leather Briefcase. Crafted in soft, textured leather, this succulent bag unzips to reveal vibrantly striped 'Vivienne Westwood' lining. With one zip pocket, this bag comes with two open pockets and a Velcro fastening compartment to hold stationary. The Briefcase is elegantly finished with 'Vivienne Westwood London' embossed on the front.
The handles measure at 39cm and with the detachable strap at full extension measures at 143cm. | <urn:uuid:5cfdacc2-197d-4597-9c74-7e218d209dfd> | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/shop/new-in/man-leather-briefcase-dark-brown-16628/ | 2013-12-11T05:38:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164031957/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133351-00081-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.877835 | 117 |
a most subversive act
Egypt is on the verge of revolution.
And the media machine tries to define my religion. The following picture has it’s original caption.
And the state chooses to protect capital.
The current protests in Egypt threaten to unseat dictator Hosni Mubarak. But perhaps the real story is more regional. The following is one of 7 reasons given by the Huffington Post as to why Egypt matters:
The protestors have said that they were inspired by the successful revolution in Tunisia, which ousted authoritarian President Ben Ali. Since the protests began, there have been similar protests in Yemen, and Jordan has been mentioned an another possible target for popular protests. If Egypt were to fall, it could give momentum to popular uprisings throughout the region. According to Foreign Policy, there are many young, angry Arab populations ready to protest: “The unhappy youth in Tunisia are not alone in the Arab world. On Jan. 25, tens of thousands of young Egyptians took to the pavement in Cairo and other major Egyptian cities in the largest challenge to President Hosni Mubarak’s regime in a generation. Other crowds have shaken the streets of Sanaa, Algiers, and Amman. And rather than the Arab world’s usual suspects — bearded Islamists or jaded leftists — it is young people, angry at the lack of economic opportunity available to them, who are risking their lives going up against police forces.” | <urn:uuid:d2c80991-9543-4a8e-afd1-2c6df8df228e> | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | https://funologist.org/2011/01/30/a-most-subversive-act/ | 2018-12-18T16:29:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376829429.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20181218143757-20181218165757-00326.warc.gz | en | 0.958089 | 291 |
Prepare for the unexpected!
This just in from Core!
Two years ago this agile, three strut allrounder didn’t just fill a gap but found its calling as a centrepiece in the Universal+ Series. The second-generation continues upon its predecessor’s success and builds upon its sporty character with new, lighter struts.
Multisport athlete. Best friend. And always ready for action! This is the Nexus 2. Be it waves, freestyle, freeride, or foil, this kite will have you grinning ear to ear. Willow and Steven found out when they ventured to Ireland’s rugged coast with their new favourite kite.
Watch the video:
A kite for all seasons
The Nexus 2 starts with CORE’s proven Future-C canopy and ultrashort bridles. The canopy combines the highly effective surf profile of the Section with the progressive sportiness of the GTS. This kite loves to initiate punchy cutbacks or drift down-the-line with intuitive control. But that’s not all. On request, it unleashes explosive power and control for amazing hangtime and easy strapless freestyle. Its huge wind range and excellent upwind performance is a plus for freeriders and foilers alike.
It’s easy and fast to change the Nexus 2’s handling characteristics with CORE’s CIT modes. The wave mode delivers the tightest turns, huge depower, and fantastic drift on a wave or foil. Freestyle mode gives maximum power in loops and jumps. The kite comes out of the bag in super comfortable allround mode which is a great place to start all your adventures.
New lighter struts
Three struts have advantages. And now, with ExoTex Light, CORE has further reduced its strut weight by 10%. ExoTex Light dacron incorporates similar coatings but different reinforcing thread patterns which reduce fabric weight by 10%. “Our new dacron allows us to further improve the Nexus’s excellent handling, drifting, and looping capabilities,” explains CORE kite designer Frank Ilfrich. Frank adds, “Yet, we continue to use ExoTex in the leading edge to take full advantage of the specific benefits higher air pressure gives us in waves and freestyle.”
The latest iteration features wider tips that improve control and lends a more sporty and dynamic behaviour. “The new tips also enhance conventional and reverse water relaunches,” comments Frank Ilfrich, which is a big bonus for beginner and advanced riders. Foilers, in particular, will appreciate the better relaunching capabilities in low wind.
Light wind Commander
Multi-discipline performance for the lower bounds of your wind alerts. New for the 15 and 17m Nexus 2 LW is its ExoTex Light
frame. Not only are the struts using CORE’s 10% lighter dacron, but so too is the LW’s leading edge. The super-light frame is paired with our proprietary CoreTex Light canopy fabric which results in the lightest Nexus LW ever.
Optimized for CORE Sensor bars
The Nexus 2 and 2 LW are optimized for CORE’s ultralight Sensor bar systems. They feature precise kite control, unmatched safety, and uncluttered simplicity. Learn more about the all-new Sensor 3’s amazing new features here (Link)
The Nexus 2 is available in ten sizes and the LW in two:
4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 11.0 | 12.0 | 13.5
LW 15.0 | LW 17.0
Find out more: corekites.com
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Ciboney 3001- Two Bedroom, Two Bath Condo with Gulf Views! Newly Upgraded Kitchen!!(8 Reviews)
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Waitrose kiln roasted salmon slices
£21.00 (Serves 6 - 8 people) (6 days notice required)
Smoked and kiln roasted Scottish salmon, hand carved into slices and presented on a gold board.
This product is supplied ready to serve and includes a serving platter.
Salmon (Salmo salar) (fish) (97%), salt
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|leaflet||Paper & card||Yes|
|pouch||Plastic - Other||No|
Please note that while we take every care to make sure the product information displayed on our website is correct, product recipes are regularly changed. This may affect nutrition and allergen information therefore you should always check product labels and not rely solely on the information presented here.If you require specific advice on any Waitrose branded product, please contact our Customer Care Team. For all other products, please contact the manufacturer.This information is supplied for personal use only. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of Waitrose Limited nor without due acknowledgement. | <urn:uuid:3cfef7db-7be9-42fe-a2dd-92e68a224784> | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | http://www.waitrose.com/shop/DisplayProductFlyout?productId=303761 | 2017-07-24T15:19:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424884.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20170724142232-20170724162232-00013.warc.gz | en | 0.788418 | 244 |
I have read that the translation lookaside buffer (TLB) is implemented in hardware and stores the page numbers and the corresponding frame numbers for faster lookups. Now suppose there are two processes, A and B. Page 2 is mapped to a particular frame number. Now if we are searching for page 2 in the TLB, it can belong to either process A or Process B. So how will the TLB determine which process the page belongs to? Or it is flushed each time a new process is brought into running state? Also, what mechanism is used in TLB lookup?
In the most basic setup, the TLB doesn't determine that. Instead, the TLB only maintains mappings for the pages that are accessible to the current process. If process A is currently running, the TLB only contains mappings for the pages that are accessible to process A; so if page 2 belongs to process B, it won't be in the TLB.
Also, you should be aware that the TLB is a cache. The definitive authoritative mappings are in the page table, and the page table contains mappings only for the process that is currently running. The TLB is a cache of mappings found in the page table. It gets filled in as you go.
When you change which process is running, you change the page table (since now you need a different set of mappings), and you clear the TLB (so you don't have any old mappings that are only relevant to the previous process). Clearing the TLB is also called flushing the TLB.
I suggest reading a good OS textbook. This information can be found in many places, so do a bit of research. Also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Translation_lookaside_buffer may be helpful.
That describes the basic setup. The disadvantage of the basic setup is that clearing the TLB is slow, which adds a lot of overhead every time you switch processes. That slows things down. Many modern processors have optimizations that reduce this overhead.
For instance, modern Intel TLBs have a process context ID (PCID); each TLB entry is tagged with the PCID of the process that the page mapping is for, and the processor will only use that TLB entry if its PCID matches the ID of the currently running process. The processor fills the PCID when it creates the TLB entry from a register which the operating system must set to a unique value for each process. You can read about that more by searching for PCID.
Arm processors have a somewhat similar feature called domains. Each page table entry contains a domain field, which must be set by the operating system if it wants to use this feature. The processor saves this value in the TLB entry. On a context switch, the operating system updates a register containing the set of currently accessible domains. A TLB entry is valid only if the corresponding domain is accessible. | <urn:uuid:53b7e373-08fb-4640-a7cf-d31c23780402> | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | https://cs.stackexchange.com/questions/94226/how-does-the-tlb-identify-a-particular-process | 2021-03-06T01:08:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178374217.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20210306004859-20210306034859-00323.warc.gz | en | 0.930172 | 603 |
New areas of concern emerge in Caddo
As the reality of impeding record rises in Twelve Mile Bayou and Caddo Lake became clear, city and parish officials apprehensively turned their attention towards north Shreveport and Caddo areas that could soon see flooding.
Resources, officials said during a morning briefing, would be concentrated on the rising water levels at Twelve Mile Bayou and Caddo Lake as any flooding from the two could have a significant impact on at least two of Shreveport’s neighborhoods — Martin Luther King and Allendale.
Twelve Mile Bayou was anticipated to rise to 39-40 feet Tuesday and while Cross and Wallace lakes had crested, Caddo Lake was still on the rise, officials said. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator characterized the water levels as "higher than it has been in a long, long time." Resulting flooding could be significant.
In the 200 block of Oregon Avenue in Allendale, Brent Wilson and his uncle Emmett Wallace were loading buckets and trashcans with sandbags Saturday afternoon to place around Wilson’s mother’s home. Wilson said city workers dropped off the sandbags earlier after neighbors called to request them.
As Wilson hauled bags from the soggy median in front of one of the houses, his uncle recalled memories of only a few months ago when the neighborhood was in a very similar situation.
“I came here the first time this happened,” said Wallace, referencing the devastating June flood that impacted the Allendale neighborhood when Red River overflowed its banks last summer.
According to Wallace, the concrete culvert behind the homes on Oregon Avenue is filling with water just as it did then , and Wallace fears the days ahead may be a repeat performance. “They cut off the power the last time,” said Wallace, who noted many of the homes have only just recovered from the previous flood.
Ophelia Phelps, who has lived in her Oregon Avenue home for more than forty years, said the home was her mother’s house and has been in the family for more than half a century.
“We flooded last year,” said Phelps as she sat on her front porch to take a break from helping with the sandbagging efforts. “I’m praying we don’t need (the sandbags).”
Phelps is glad her neighbors called to be sure the bags would be delivered but also knows the necessary protection is another part of an extended headache that comes when dealing with potential flooding. “We had about five hundred last year," she said. "I had to hire guys to help move ‘em out.”
Phelps said that she cares less about the flood waters that are already creeping into her backyard than she does the potential havoc that could come to her family home.
“No way I know how (high) the water will get,” she said. “I just pray it stays out of my house. It can have my backyard, just not my house.”
In the nearby MLK area, resident Robert R. Thomas was worried the neighborhood's newest threat would have far worse consequences than in June.
“What we have is the Sheriff of Caddo Parish telling us that this flood will probably be, most likely be worse than it was this time last year,” said Thomas as he stood in front of standing water on Russell Road. “Now already, the water is where it was almost at the height of the flood. We still have rain coming. We still have all the bayous, the lakes, and all that still yet to crest.”
Mayor Ollie Tyler said officials are keeping their attention on the areas for potential distress and reminded residents that the shelter at Southern University remains open and sandbags are still available from the location at 3825 Mansfield Road.
“We’re gonna be there to protect our citizens,” Tyler.said.
Where to report damage in Caddo Parish:
Information on damage can be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.org.
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1 March 2013
AGU Science Policy Alert 13-11
Are you interested in learning more about science policy in the U.S.? Would you like to explore life in our nation’s capital? Then you’re in luck- AGU’s Public Affairs department is looking for a 2013 Summer Intern! This is an invaluable opportunity to experience and learn more about the political process as it relates to the intersection of public policy and the Earth and space sciences. Open to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent grads, the Public Affairs Internship is a fantastic opportunity to become informed on science policy; while simultaneously meeting top scientists from the private, governmental and academic sectors.
AGU’s Public Affairs team works to maintain a continuous flow of information between AGU scientists and Capitol Hill. The department advocates for Earth and space science as related policy evolves in Congress and endeavors to keep legislators informed of how AGU member scientists’ work relates to the concerns of their state. The Public Affairs intern will work closely with both Public Affairs and Outreach staff to promote discovery in Earth and space science.
The Intern will have the chance to attend science related congressional hearings and briefings and write articles for the AGU website, AGU’s weekly newsletter Eos, and other publications. They will also assist with AGU members’ congressional visits and with organizing congressional briefings and receptions. Additional responsibilities include social media outreach, researching and maintaining up-to-date information on legislation, and administrative tasks as assigned. This is a paid internship.
Good research and organizational skills are a must. Coursework related to Earth or space science, political science and communications are a plus.
- College student, graduate student, or a recent graduate
- Preferred majors include, but not limited to, Earth or space sciences, public policy, and communications
- Cover letter strongly recommended with application
Application Due Date: 15 March 2013
Anticipated Start: 15 April 2013
Anticipated Internship Duration: Three months
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Squishy Swollen Spot on Dog's Ear Flap with Ear Drainage & Bumps/Scabs Behind Ear
by Cindy T.
Dog's ear at the vet after shaved and cleaned
About a week ago, our dog developed a swollen spot on the bottom of her ear flap. It was squishy (not hard) and she did have a little drainage coming out of that ear. She also had some bumps/scabs right behind the ear.
I started her on coconut oil orally and cleaned her ear out with a vinegar/warm water mixture. She started improving greatly.
Our first thought was that she had laid in a pile of ants or something and was having a reaction.
Around Saturday, the scabs and her fur connected to the scabs started falling off. Today the outside of the ear has open sores.
She is lab that is a year and half old. She has epilepsy and is currently taking phenobarbitol to control her seizures. We tried the natural way and changed her food which helped some but she still continued to have cluster seizures.
It is possible that she had a seizure outside while I was at work and it caused the abrasions but I am really at a loss. She had an issue earlier this summer with losing the fur in patches on her stomach and it had some pustules as well but the vet tested her for ringworm and decided it was allergies.
I am tired of the traditional medicine standpoint when it comes to this poor dog....
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On December 5, 2004, Pastor Thomas and First Lady Tina Stauts held the first Righteous Christian Church worship service along with 22 partners in the Wingate Hotel Conference Room.
The Ministry remained in the Wingate until God gave Pastor Stauts a vision in the morning prayer meeting that the church would move in 90 days.
On March 27, 2004, Righteous Rock had it’s first Worship Service at 1900 Nowlin Street in Longview on Easter Sunday Morning, in a Church Building. While at the Nowlin location, Righteous Rock experienced many supernatual moves of the Holy Spirit, along with miracles, testimonies, and an increase in membership.
March 9, 2008, Righteous Rock moved to 2973 Alpine, Longview.
Righteous Rock has moved to its present location at: 3501 Gilmer Road, Longview.
We are so honored and blessed when we hear guests and members tell us, the Church is “the place of refreshing,” “the church alive that’s worth the drive,” and “the church on the hill that’s standing on the Rock!”
We invite you to come experience the living word of God at the Righteous Rock Church.
- We feel the Visitation of God’s Presence working in our member’s lives
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Rita Vargas: Open doors, the Artist is Present and Arts for Sale.
Exclusive, limited fine art editions on paper are available for purchase. Fine art editioning is created with slow traditional methods of printing and high-quality inks on a variety of archival fine papers. All of the prints are hand-finished, edited and signed by the artist. The artist wishes to maintain awareness of the qualities of traditional printing on contemporary art and its rules of conduct, such as honouring a hand pulled print, limited edition and personal hand touch on the artwork aesthetic qualities and fine art editioning. Vargas Print Studio is also selling artworks from curated artists working on the field of fine arts print on paper, sculpture and photography.Vargas Print Studio, Ouluntie 3, 00550 Helsinki
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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Stock Is a Name Worth Owning Forever
JNJ Stock: A Boring Business That Delivered 600% Return in the Last 20 Years
If the idea of buying a stock and holding it forever sounds good to you, then you should take a serious look at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) stock.
In a market where high-momentum tech stocks are making double-digit moves every other day, the “buy and hold” strategy doesn’t get much attention. But note this: over time, solid blue-chip companies like Johnson & Johnson can deliver extraordinary returns.
The chart below shows the total return of JNJ stock over the last two decades.
Chart courtesy of StockCharts.com
During this period, the New Brunswick, New Jersey-based healthcare giant delivered a total return of more than 600% to its shareholders. To give you some perspective, the benchmark S&P 500 Index returned just under 170% in the last 20 years.
Moreover, with stocks that are suitable for the “buy and hold” strategy, there is no need to constantly monitor your position. For instance, Johnson & Johnson stock investors didn’t really have to worry too much about company-specific news. This is in part because they don’t need to actively trade the stock to make a profit. A portion of that 600% return came in the form of dividend checks that always arrived in the mail on time.
Collect Steadily Increasing Dividends from JNJ Stock
For income investors with a long-term horizon, few things are better than a steadily increasing stream of dividends. And when it comes to delivering rising payouts, few companies have done a better job than Johnson & Johnson.
JNJ stock has increased its quarterly dividend rate every year for 55 consecutive years. That makes it a “dividend king,” a title given to companies with at least five decades of annual dividend hikes. (Source: “Dividend History,” Johnson & Johnson, last accessed August 28, 2017.)
The dividends not only provided investors with a great source of income, but also made it easier for investors to hold on to their shares during market downturns. After all, when the stock market crashed during the dot-com bubble burst, almost every stock was deep in the red. What could prevent investors from selling their shares?
Well, if the company that you owned were still paying increasing dividends, it could make you think twice before selling you shares during those market downturns. This is because at the end of the day, dividends reflect a company’s fundamentals. And because dividends are sticky, companies don’t want to raise their payout to unsustainable levels. So when Johnson & Johnson decided to raise its dividend rate when everything else was deep in the doldrums, it gave investors a reason to hold on to their shares.
And as you can see from the chart, those that held on to JNJ stock during market downturns–the dot-com bubble burst of 2001 and the Great Recession of 2008–were generously rewarded.
Final Thoughts on JNJ stock
At the end of the day, keep in mind that healthcare is known to be a recession-proof industry. With established market positions in consumer healthcare products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, Johnson & Johnson could continue to reward income investors for decades to come.
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The summer is over and Teachers Write has officially ended but this year I've been able to share my writing and the writing process with a group of 8th graders and I want to share how awesome it has been so far!
Teachers Write is about teachers as writers. Teacher writers know what it's like to brainstorm and draft and to feel all the emotions that go along with every up and down throughout the writing process. Being able to share those feelings, let kids know that they aren't alone and give them specific ways to work through the process is the best feeling. It was pretty great to hold up the first draft of my novel and to show these 8th graders how many pages I had written and to let them see how messy those pages are with my notes for revising. Anyone who has written anything and been brave enough to share it with someone else has probably felt at least some teeny tiny vulnerability...if not a lot of of it. I believe showing students that I didn't just write a book, print it out and get it published was important. I could honestly share with them that the writing process is what real writers do and show them the proof of my process.
I was so excited to introduce them to free writing as a way to brainstorm and gather ideas and to dive into the writing process. Based on the surveys we asked them to fill out, most of these students didn't see themselves as writers when school started. A few wrote that spelling was the hardest part about writing. It was awesome to tell them about free writing and explain that they don't have to worry about spelling, periods, commas, capitals, complete sentences when they free write. We laughed when I asked them if a teacher ever told them not to worry about those things when writing. None of them had had that experience. It was like all of the scary vanished from the room at that moment.
Holding up my draft marked up with all the revision notes, I told them that a writer has to write something that's not great...I may have used the word garbage...before he or she can revise it and make it better. I went over six free-writing rules with them. Then I modeled free writing for two minutes and then their teacher modeled free writing. We let them come up with topics for us to write about to add some fun to it. And then - believe it or not, hold onto your seats, brace yourself - they were asking to actually do it themselves. They were ready. Since then, they free write everyday and call it Sacred Writing Time. Their teacher gives them a prompt but lets them choose a different topic if they want. They have been increasing the amount of time they spend free writing and are up to writing for three minutes now. As we have conferenced with students, some have mentioned that they really enjoy the free writing time and that it has helped them to not feel stuck trying to find something to write about. It's pretty awesome to hear!
Teachers write is based on the idea that teachers should be walking the walk when it comes to writing. We need to truly be writers who work through the writing process if we are going to support students. I was reviewing John Hattie's findings in Visible Learning for Teachers and noticed that teacher credibility is near the top of the list of key factors that have a high impact on student achievement. This is what we have been saying about Teachers Write this whole time! If teachers are going to be seen as credible when it comes to writing, then being a writer and knowing the process from a writer's perspective is imperative. I believe that showing these students my writing and that even I have an indecipherable planning board, sloppy first drafts and even messier second drafts had something to do with how easily they jumped into free writing and accepted it as being part of the process. I'm so excited to see how they continue to embrace the process as the year goes on.
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The reason that clothing washers and dryers are two separate appliances is that they include different components that are suited to a single function in order to save time—but Marathon Laundry believes the process of washing clothes could be improved.
While there are hybrids of washing machines and dryers that do exist, these models tend to be ventless, meaning that the drying times are often extended. At CES 2016, Marathon Laundry is unveiling the 'Marathon,' a vented washer-dryer that is set to rival other machines on the market. In addition to being able to handle a large capacity, the machine also saves the space required for a separate home appliance.
Beyond its two-in-one form, the machine is also admirable for its high-tech features. Marathon has a touchscreen and can be connected to Wi-Fi. With enough use, it even begins to pick up on a user's habits in order to remember preferred settings.
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Giving daily doses of statins for a few days before and after heart surgery does not prevent heart muscle damage or the development of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to an international clinical trial led by the University of Oxford and funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
The trial, which is the largest of its kind, showed that short-term statin treatment did not benefit heart surgery patients and increased the risk of developing kidney damage. These results, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), rule out a clinical benefit of the rapid anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect of statin therapy in heart surgery and are expected to change international guidelines on preventing AF and other in-hospital complications after heart surgery.
However, the findings do not challenge the strong evidence that long-term treatment with statins reduces heart attack and stroke risk by lowering the levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Atrial fibrillation is an increasingly common heart rhythm disorder that affects over 1 million people in the UK. AF can cause palpitations (being aware of your heart beat), tiredness, dizziness or feeling faint, and shortness of breath. But the major concern with AF is that it increases the risk of a stroke by around four to five times. AF is a frequent complication of cardiac surgery. Current guidelines recommend a short course of statins to prevent the development of AF, but the evidence to support this practice is limited.
The Statin Therapy In Cardiac Surgery (STICS) trial, led by BHF Professor Barbara Casadei at the University of Oxford, involved randomly giving 1,922 people scheduled for heart surgery either a daily dose of a statin (rosuvastatin 20 mg daily) or a matching placebo tablet. These people had a normal heart rhythm, so did not have AF before surgery, and received their tablets for up to eight days before surgery and for five days afterwards.
The heart patients were recruited and treated in China at the Fuwai Hospital. Patient randomisation and analysis of the data and samples collected from the patients was then carried out in Oxford.
The researchers confirmed that the concentration of C-reactive protein (an indication of inflammation) was lower in the patients taking the statin for a just a few days than in those taking the placebo. But the rates of AF after surgery were not significantly different between the two groups of patients (21.1 per cent with statin vs. 20.5 per cent with placebo). The levels of the protein troponin I in the blood, which indicates heart damage, were also not significantly different between the patients taking the statin and those taking the placebo.
As well as showing no benefits, short-term statin treatment in these patients caused an increase in the rate of acute kidney injury after surgery (24.7 per cent with statin vs. 19.3 per cent with placebo).
Professor Barbara Casadei said: 'Statins have been known to have rapid anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects for many years. It was important to establish whether such effects would translate into patient benefit in conditions accompanied by a strong inflammatory response, such as heart surgery.
'Although guidelines currently recommend statins at the time of heart surgery to reduce complications, the evidence was not very strong. The results of our large randomised placebo-controlled trial conclusively prove that there are no benefits to taking statins shortly before and after heart surgery to reduce postoperative complications but there is an adverse effect on kidney function.
'As a doctor I want to do everything I can to ensure my patients get the best possible care and minimise any complications that can come from a heart operation. Unfortunately we now know that statins are not the right treatment to minimise AF and heart damage after surgery. We expect these results to rapidly change guidelines around the world to ensure patients receive the best evidence-based care.'
Professor Peter Weissberg, Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation, said: 'A clinical trial that shows that a drug is ineffective is as important as one that demonstrates benefit. Large, properly conducted clinical trials like this are vital for providing the robust evidence needed to show which treatments are safest and most effective and to inform clinical guidelines.
'This study clearly shows that statins should not be given to patients at the time of heart surgery in an attempt to reduce complications like AF. But the study does not negate the wealth of evidence showing that long-term statin treatment reduces the risk of future heart attacks and strokes.
'The BHF continues to fund research into reducing the complications from surgery and, with BHF support, Professor Casadei is finding better ways to manage AF. We urgently need better ways of preventing this dangerous heart rhythm disorder that can lead to strokes, and research is helping us to find them.'
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I am travelling internally in the US in economy on both of these airlines and I am having a bit of a brain melt down to determine the baggage allowances!
I just want someone to explain to me in the most simple terms how many suitcases each per person x how much weight I will be allowed?
I will have a 2 x 23kg (50 pound) check in PLUS 1 x 7kg (15 pound) allowance per person travelling internationally from Australia to US (that is a whopping total of 53kg or 115 pounds of luggage).
Now, before I get all the travellers on this forum tsking at the enormity of this indulgence - please understand that whilst I will be travelling VERY light from home - I plan to do some serious shopping damage whilst travelling west to east and back again in the US!
So - please, will I only be able to carry 1 x 23kg case + a carry-on for the internal flights and if I end up with another case because of shopping excesses how much extra $$'s maximum will the airlines charge me per flight if the second suitcase weighs again the maximum of 23 kgs (so 66 kgs in all!), just for example?
Also - on the trains (AMTRAK) between NY and RI and RI and Washington - there is no check in luggage available - but it appears that you can carry 2 cases x 50 pounds each on board per person - so does that mean I can carry a total of 100 pounds all by myself on board a train (sure I'll have fun lifting that on and off trains and into overheads!)?
Thanks for your help!
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E256 -- Specimen de usu observationum in mathesi pura
(Example of the use of observation in pure mathematics)
Euler attempts to explain his thinking process by working out problems in quadratic forms in great detail. Euler notes that numbers of the form 2aa + bb are closed under multiplication. He develops more properites of such numbers and proves some of them. Then he uses the properties to show that 67579 = 2(87)2 + 2292 is prime, and that 40081 isnít.
According to C. G. J. Jacobi, a treatise with this title was read to the Berlin Academy on
November 22, 1753.
According to the records, it was presented to the St. Petersburg Academy on
September 30, 1754.
Originally published in Novi Commentarii academiae scientiarum Petropolitanae 6, 1761, pp. 185-230
Opera Omnia: Series 1, Volume 2, pp. 459 - 492
- Reprinted in Commentat. arithm. 1, 1849, pp. 174-192 [E256a]
- A handwritten French translation of this treatise can be found in the library of the observatory in
Uccle, near Brussels.
- Original publication: E256
- E256 is discussed in Ed Sandifer's How Euler Did It August 2005
and January 2006 columns published online by the MAA.
- Other works that cite this paper include:
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The four Selangor members of parliament [Charles Santiago (Klang), William Leong (Selayang), Dzulkifli Ahmad (Kuala Selangor) and myself] who are involved in the Water Review Panel issued the following press statement today. Additional comments are available at The Malaysian Insider, Malaysiakini and The Star.
Call Upon the Minister of Energy, Water & Communications to support and endorse the Selangor Government's Offer to Acquire the water assets and concession in the state
The water privatisation exercises in Selangor was started in the early 2000s by the Mahathir administration, where hugely lucrative concessions were granted to politically-linked private companies with neither the skills or experience in the water industry, nor the necessary equity funds to operate these businesses. As a result, the residents of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur were forced to pay high prices for the water supply, unreasonable penalties as well as often poor service quality.
In view of the clear unsustainability and failure of the privatisation exercise, where some of these concessionaires are facing serious concerns in repaying its bonds and water tariffs are scheduled to increase beyond tolerable range, the Federal Government has embarked on an exercise to nationalise the water-related assets nationwide under the new Water Industry Services Act (WISA) enacted in 2006.
The people has suffered once already when the assets were forcibly piratised by the Government. We will like to call upon the Minister not to rape the country twice by buying back these water assets and concessions at inflated prices. Doing so will only provide the basis to the dictum that the Barisan Nasional government privatises profits and nationalises losses.
The Selangor members of parliament who sits in the Selangor Water Review Panel call upon the Minister, who is granted wide-ranging powers under WISA, to not only support, but help execute Selangor's fair and reasonable offer to acquire the water assets and concessions in the state. The offers to the concessionaires were made last week on Friday, 13th February.
The offer made by the Selangor Government was made on the basis of one-time book value of the water-related assets in the concessionaires as at 31st December 2007, and a fair and reasonable return to the actual equity invested by the concessionaires since the industry was first privatised. It should be noted that the offer made by the Selangor state government is guided by and in compliance with the terms and conditions willing signed by all parties in the concession agreement. Therefore contrary to press reports in the last few days, the acquisition offer is neither a cynical offer which is too low, or without basis.
It should be noted that all investment analysts have been using the “discounted cashflow model” which results in significantly higher valuation for these concessions. However, the “discounted cashflow model” is just a technical term for paying the concessionaires its future profits, which in itself is a totally unreasonable proposition, and defeats the purpose of the Governments' water restructuring exercise.
If we were to acquire McDonald's today, it will be fair to put a value to its future profits as it's a wholly private enterprise. However, we are acquiring government concessions in this case – which means that the Government should not be paying for future profits for licenses and rights which it has itself granted!
The Minister is granted wide-ranging powers under the WISA (2006) Clause 191(5) where:
The determination of what amounts to national interest issues arising from the coming into operation of this Act shall be made by the Minister and such determination shall be final and binding upon all persons and shall not be challenged, appealed against, reviewed, quashed or questioned in any court.Therefore with the powers vested in the Minister, Dato' Shaziman Abu Mansor, a newly minted Minister since the last elections, we call upon the Minister to do the right thing and act to ensure that the rights and welfare of Selangor people and that of all Malaysians. | <urn:uuid:789ca3ec-dfea-4af0-86a5-b20895385642> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://tonypua.blogspot.com/2009/02/dont-rape-country-twice.html | 2014-09-02T18:50:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1409535922763.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20140909052946-00373-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.968933 | 826 |
As mentioned in a previous blog, the British economy is taking a turn for the better and predictions indicate that we are set for a very prosperous 2014 especially after the recent official GDP figures. The budget allocations also reflected this optimism and the reduction in national deficit saw the government with more finances to spread across different sectors.
This budget announcement implicated that small companies are set to benefit largely as most corporate allocations were tailored to favour them. Such a positive announcement was great news to Britain’s business industry as it is reported that one in three businesses fail within the first 3 years of being set up. It is understandable why some aspiring business people find it hard to comprehend why some businesses fail and this why we have dedicated this blog towards discussing some of the reasons why many businesses fail within their early days.
You simply cannot start a business with a clear and concise plan. Drawing a business plan should be methodical and strategic to ensure you have a systematic guideline of how you will lead the company from the first day of trading. The plan should also encompass realistic and achievable targets and objectives. Overall, failure to plan can be fatal for organisations.
Lack of Investment
This goes hand-in-hand with the planning procedure. If you do not plan your proceedings very well it is very likely that you will underestimate business outgoings. Many entrepreneurs find themselves in difficult positions as their cash strapped business struggles to raise funds for survival. Failing to plan is planning to fail therefore make sure you carry out the necessary research regarding capital to avoid financial pitfalls.
The development of technology has meant communication is on a different level now compared to how it was a decade ago. It is important to follow the trends and embrace the latest, as this is what the consumers tend to be drawn towards. It is important to get your voice heard and spread the name of your brand among customers to create brand awareness and prevent product resistance.
Many businesses fail due to lack of completing the basic requirements of starting a company. However focusing on these and other aspects of starting a company can be very difficult. In this case, you can use companies like at Formations Direct to help you with the company formation process. We are a professional company with different company formation packages that can be tailored to suit your requirements. Our team of employees are always available to help you so please Contact Us today. | <urn:uuid:2f47ee4a-33e1-4d99-8d2c-20aa46ed18bd> | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | http://www.formationsdirect.com/blog/2014/01/ | 2020-02-19T22:40:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875144429.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20200219214816-20200220004816-00052.warc.gz | en | 0.962719 | 473 |
Are you going on a trip but you just can’t find the perfect hotel accommodation? Have you been searching but just can’t find the right one? If you are having this or other problems, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will show you all the things you need to know before picking a hotel and where to get the best hotels to fit all your needs.
To ensure you get the right hotel for your needs and budget, do the following:
Read the Reviews
The first thing you need to do is read the reviews on that hotel. Reviews are a good way to know how good a hotel is. Are there any negative things people are saying about it? If so, move on to another one, if not; jot the name down before we cover the next things. Don’t be so quick to choose before knowing all the important things about it.
Check Its Accessibility to Essentials
This is another thing to look at. How close are the hospitals, restaurants, shopping malls, etc? If the hotel isn’t close to all of these, it would be best to forget about it. But, the choice is yours.
Just imagine that there is an emergency in the middle of the night and you need to get to the closest hospital. You wouldn’t want to discover then that you’re many miles away from one, would you?
You can click here for some hotel recommendations.
What Is Your Budget?
How much will you be willing to spend to be content and comfortable? If you have a low budget, you could check for apartments that have rooms you can rent. On the other hand, if you are looking for the best place to get regardless of the price, you could go for a home rental or luxurious hotels. Always think about your budget so that you don’t end up spending a lot more than you want to.
A Tip to Save You Some Money
These days you can find booking services for hotels online. This means you don’t have to go around in your car looking for the right place to book. Not only does this save you money, but it also saves time. All you need to do is look at the images, read the reviews on the hotels, and save yourself long trips.
Check Different Booking Sites
Explore different sites. Different sites will have different deals and different hotels available; some may be cheaper or higher. They may also offer deals if you are staying for several nights. So have a variety of hotel booking sites to choose from, this will save you money (and regret).
Look at their Policy for Cancelling a Booking
Before booking a hotel, it is important to check this. For instance, if you have a change of plans, you don’t want to pay for the hotel anyway. Some sites give you 72 hours to cancel while others may give you less than that. Some sites may charge you a token while others will let you cancel for free.
Pick a Hotel According to What Area You are Visiting
Are you planning on visiting somewhere mountainous, coastal, or urban? Your destination is an important part of finding the right hotel. For instance, if you plan to go to a place near the beach or country, you might not find many options. But, you might find more options for vacation home rental. On the other hand, if you are visiting a large or popular city, there will be a lot more options to choose from.
Check the Security Arrangements
This is yet another thing to look into. If the area you plan on going to is known for the crime rates, it would be better to pick a hotel than to rent an apartment. This is because most hotels have more reliable security. Notice that we said most not all. While the majority of hotels have good security, some may not, so this is something to look into. If your destination is safe and hospitable, you might enjoy renting an apartment more.
Choose a Place with Your Companion
Your partners on a trip can affect the kind of place you want to stay. It’s best to discuss locations with them to know their preferences so that they can also enjoy their stay. But if you are traveling on your own you might find it better to stay in a hotel than rent a room in a hostel even though it’s cheaper.
Explore What Each Hotel Offers
Before booking a hotel, you should get to know the things they offer. For example, television, room service, wardrobes, parking spaces, etc. While most hotels offer these, what quality do they actually have for, say the room service? Do they respond quickly or not? If you are going with your vehicle, do they have parking space out or inside the building? If they do, there would be no point in parking far away from your hotel and risk someone stealing it or breaking into it.
The Cheapest Isn’t Always the Best
Is cheap too cheap to be comfortable? Should you still expect cleanliness, good room service, enough room space, and more at the price you’re paying? While some hotels at booking sites may seem too cheap, they might not be bad but be sure to explore them.
On the other hand, some may not be good at all. This is the reason why you should read people’s reviews and take a look at the images. For more on how to choose a hotel online, you can check this site.
So that is basically all you need to do to find the right accommodation for your next trip. It may take a while to find the right place so we’d advise you to start a while before your trip. All you need to do is be patient with it and do lots of research. After all, you want to enjoy yourself as much as possible, right? So, give it a lot of thought, stick to your budget, and explore the hotels to ensure you have the best time possible. | <urn:uuid:090da454-addc-4161-8d83-6820bb626181> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.thebudgetsavvytravelers.com/hotel-accommodation-how-to-pick-the-best-hotel-for-your-budget/?share=telegram | 2022-08-09T07:46:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570913.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809064307-20220809094307-00699.warc.gz | en | 0.949012 | 1,242 |
would love to see you a video / WIP of one of these as it's still unclear to me what the whole UI and process looks like. Some of the gradients / textures remind me of a really old-school Mac paint program. I wonder if it's like that? salty
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If a decade ago people still had to fight over very limited number of public utility vehicles, the present day’s heavy traffic flow at the Russian Federation Boulevard is a solid proof of how far the Cambodian capital has gone in terms of its transportation system. There are just so many choices travelers can take from the Phnom Penh International Airport to anywhere in the capital now – airport taxis, tuk-tuk, rickshaws, and vehicles from ride-hailing services. But of course, the fares vary – quite significantly, Rama Ariadi writes.
To those who aren’t convinced that change is the only constant thing, Phnom Penh’s International Airport is one of the best examples of the analogy. What was once a simple airstrip that serves both military transport planes and scheduled passenger services has exploded in size and capacity — turning the once-dilapidated international port of entry into a highly efficient, steel-and-glass edifice that saw the departure and arrival of more than 4.2 million passengers in 2017 alone. Franchises from Starbucks to Dairy Queen have set up shops within the airport, adding an international flavour that is most welcomed by the ever increasing number of tourists and business travelers that pass through the airport’s international departure hall.
Connectivity have also been improved — as passengers are now flooded with options to get to and from the airport from Phnom Penh’s central business districts and tourist hotspots. Regular bus shuttles? Check. Ride-shares? Check. Traditional tuk-tuks? They never left the vicinity. But the biggest change that generated the most fanfare was the inauguration of the airport shuttle that links Phnom Penh Railway Station downtown to the airport. But the fanfare was limited to passengers, as the introduction of the service is starting to eat away on the passenger shares of a group, who had once monopolised the most comfortable option of getting to the centre of the city — that are, licensed airport taxi drivers.
Nov Pholla was one of those who were lured by the prospects of earning a higher income by becoming a licensed taxi driver at the airport, when these taxis were the only comfortable choice of getting out of the airport. “I started working here three years ago,” said Mr Pholla. “Before that, I worked as a driver for a private company for five years, where I made about $150 a month on average.”
Before the arrival of ride-shares and what not, business was good for Mr Pholla. After all, in a country where haggling is the norm, not the exception, licensed airport taxis offer a degree of certainty as they charge a flat rate for a roughly 10-kilometre ride west to the centre of the city. Coupled with a well-maintained fleet that are operated by drivers who know basic English, it wasn’t a hard choice to make for the newly arrived. Even now, many travelers who aren’t too fussed about shelling some extra cash to take the guesswork out of their commute still opt for these licensed taxis.
“These days, however, more people are taking the airport shuttle train, as for the time being the service is still provided free of charge,” said Mr Pholla.
That said, how long will they be able to survive amidst the increasing competition from other similar service providers, which has their own advantages, the biggest among which is the price point? One may argue that given the huge pricing gap, these airport taxis may soon become obsolete in the face of cheaper, faster alternatives. Consider this fact — a one-way ride to the southern suburbs costs a flat-rate of $15. Should one opt for a licensed tuk-tuk from the airport, the price goes down to $9, which means that the price per kilometre drops to about $1 for a one-way ride from the airport. And that’s not even the cheapest ride there is.
The same trip on a metered rickshaw that could be easily hailed using the numerous mobile application available in Cambodia can be availed for as low as $4.
So what makes the trip from Phnom Penh’s airport to its’ beating heart through the airport taxis so much more expensive? Unfortunately, when Khmer Times attempted to get the fare breakdown and rationale behind maintaining the higher price point amidst the fierce competition, the president of the Taxi Association of Pochentong International Airport declined to comment on the matter.
As such, whether the justification for main higher price point is a part of its strategy to maintain a significant profit margin, or as means to finance the cost for further improvements to its services is still up for further questioning. That said, one cannot really underestimate the impact of pricing on consumer behaviour, as well as consumers’ perception of the price range.
If the higher price point is justified by a continued improvement in its service and passenger experience that positively sets it apart from its competitors, then these taxis may stand a chance of weathering the storm.
But without such improvements, the only sustainable way to survive is to make fares more competitive, as lower fares do not necessarily equate to lower profits — as the economy of scale principle dictates.
A refusal to acknowledge these factors may lead these licensed taxis to become obsolete — an archaic relic that will eventually disappear along with what remains of the old facade, and the decaying fuselages of abandoned aircrafts, along the Pochentong airstrip. | <urn:uuid:05884872-1344-4d75-8f14-ad4a5ca5402b> | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | https://www.khmertimeskh.com/508860/the-dying-monopoly-of-airport-taxis/ | 2019-10-19T06:26:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986688826.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20191019040458-20191019063958-00011.warc.gz | en | 0.96529 | 1,136 |
There are many hypotheses about the origin of the Pinotrebe. Ancestry from that of Columella (1st half 1st century) and Pliny the Elder (23-79) mentioned ancient grape variety Allobrogica cannot be verified. For the guess that they are from Egypt about Greece to France genetic or botanical evidence is missing. That they are emperors Charlemagne (742-814) brought to the Rhine and there on his Pfalz Ingelheim ( Rheinhessen ) planted is not provable (but not impossible). That his great-grandson Charles III. called der Dicke (839-888), who had the variety planted in 884 near Lake Constance in its "Königsweingarten", is not proven, since no variety names are mentioned in the document in question. And last but not least is that due to the synonym Clevner assumed origin Italy unlikely.
The area between Lake Geneva (Switzerland) and the Rhone Valley (France) suspected. The order of the Cistercian brought them to the Middle Ages Rheingau, from here it spread throughout Europe, The French term "Pinot" is derived from the most likely variant of the elongated shape of the Pinot grapes, which are quite similar to the cones of a pine (French "pin"). The Pinot varieties are by no means a family, as this incorrectly associates different relationships. Rather, they are out mutations a Pinot-Ursorte originated. Likewise, too Klonmutanten added, these are only "slightly" changed offspring compared to mutants. In any case, they were among the “nobler” in the Middle Ages Franconian varieties : | <urn:uuid:6af9914a-4d36-49fb-b662-84c97b60c9c4> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://glossary.wein-plus.eu/noble-pinot | 2020-01-26T11:58:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251688806.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200126104828-20200126134828-00242.warc.gz | en | 0.96415 | 363 |
Well, I became a grampa for the third time Thursday afternoon. The little guy was almost 2 months early. He weighed 3 pounds and 4 ounces but the doctor said his vital signs are strong. Mom is doing fine and all seems to be working out for the better.
He is in the NICU with 4 others. You know it's amazing how they can keep those little babies alive and growing with modern technology.
Man, the grand kids are coming fast; I'm supposed to be a grampa again in April of 08. Guess I better stock up on film. | <urn:uuid:6f9b1e38-51ae-4738-aa8d-1c06f3a11c5f> | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | https://mikeseyes.blogspot.com/2007/09/grampa-again.html | 2017-09-25T04:20:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818690318.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170925040422-20170925060422-00297.warc.gz | en | 0.98536 | 117 |
Before I start converting your favorite Pinterest recipes into the vegan version, I’ll explain the events that lead up to me starting my vegan lifestyle.
Almost 8 years ago, I had a friend that was vegan. At first, I was very curious as to what vegans eat. Growing up in Idaho, being near a vegetarian or vegan was a rare occurrence. I asked many questions about their eating habits, just trying to get a sense for how they survive. I’m a very picky eater so I was positive I’d never be able to go vegetarian, even if I wanted to….but trust me, at the time, I did not want to.
I found my curiosity dissolved into feeling annoyed by this person’s diet. At the time I was very religious (now I’d say I’m more spiritual than religious). I was thinking, “God gave us dominion over the animals so we can eat them if we want, this person is crazy for not doing this. Don’t they get it?”. Their diet really challenged my beliefs, it made me frustrated and angry. I felt like such a small person that someone’s diet, a diet they’re choosing and not pushing on me at all, would make me feel so many unwanted feelings.
I talked with my friend about why they felt going vegan was best for them. How could they choose this? Why couldn’t they be like everyone else? Hoping I could finally use their reasoning to justify why this is not right for me and put this issue to rest. Instead, their answer was not something I could hide behind, it was not something I could ignore and move on. They started telling me what really happens at slaughter houses, what the animals endure, how they hurt. I went home and googled all this information to make sure I wasn’t being told exaggerations, it seemed very far fetched anyone could treat animals this way and not be arrested. However, the information I read and the photos I saw brought me into hysterical tears. Growing up in Idaho, I saw cows wandering fields, I had no idea how factory farms really treat their animals. They hide it so well.
At that point, I started feeling guilty. Every time I ate, I knew I was supporting animal abuse, but I didn’t know how to stop. I didn’t know how to eat. I tried so hard to just push this out of my mind and keep on doing what I had been doing. Trying to justify to myself how this isn’t a big deal, everyone supports this industry, it’s just life. It plagued me for weeks, every time I ate. I kept reminding myself I’m just one person, if I stop eating meat how will that help? It’s not going to change anything, the factory farms will keep on doing what they’re doing. I can’t save veal calves and dairy cows by not eating dairy. I can’t save chickens by not eating eggs. I can’t change the supply and demand by only me not eating meat.
After about a month of these thoughts that plagued me, a life changing event occurred. I was in my car in Meridian, Idaho. It was a beautiful day, I had my windows down and my sunroof open. I sat at a stop light on Eagle Rd. A semi-truck pulls up next to me, in the truck they have about 10 cows, I know the slaughterhouse they’re headed to. It’s a hot day and I know they’re miserable in that truck being hauled to their death. I tried so hard not to look over, but I felt like someone was staring at me, you know that feeling, you try to ignore it but you have to look over. I looked over and there was this cow staring at me so intently. Looking at me with these beautiful big eyes. I just felt like she was begging to be rescued, begging to be helped. You could see the look of desperation, you could see the misery and terror she felt, on her face. It sounds crazy, but in that moment it was like I could feel her feelings wash over me–the sadness, the uncertainty of her fate. I started crying and vowed that day that I’d never be responsible for taking an innocent life. That beautiful cow was no different than me and that day I saw it. I felt it. I felt her desire to live, her desire to be free and not to be a prisoner. She was not a meal but a living creature. From that day forward I am happy to say I’ve never eaten another animal. I used to be tempted the first year I went vegan, but I’d think of her and that look. After that day, I quit thinking dominion over animals meant exploiting them and hurting them and realized dominion means protecting and loving them. I value their lives and now every year, I save 95 lives by not eating meat. She changed my life that day, for the better, and I’m forever grateful. | <urn:uuid:4aa8fa64-d07e-455e-8d03-35d3e827812e> | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | http://meatmeetsvegan.com/tag/animals/ | 2018-01-19T17:27:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084888077.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119164824-20180119184824-00340.warc.gz | en | 0.984968 | 1,067 |
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