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By now, if you live or work with young people, you’ve probably heard about “13 Reasons Why,” Netflix’s dramatic series about a teenager’s suicide. Based on a Young Adult book of the same title, the series – now a hot topic at schools in the U.S. and other countries – needs discussing.
On one hand, it exposes issues today’s high school students often face (among them, depression, bullying, sexual assault and suicide); on the other – if viewed uncritically – it could expose vulnerable young people to way too much. It’s about what happens after a suicide and – as Headspace, Australia’s mental healthcare hotline, pointed out – it irresponsibly suggests that suicide can somehow right wrongs or cause resolution for the person who has died, and younger or more impressionable people may not fully comprehend the finality of death. However, some young people have said the story gives them a better understanding of how much suffering suicide can create for friends and relatives – something they hadn’t thought about.
Fortunately, suicide prevention experts have weighed into the discussion and are offering advice and talking points. Here are advice for young viewers and parents and talking points for educators and clinicians developed by the New York-based Jed Foundation and Suicide Awareness Voices of America (SAVE). As for Netflix, Jed – which is very critical of the series – reports that the entertainment company “was supportive of the distribution of the Talking Points and posted them along with crisis services and a link to additional information about young adult mental health on the official 13RY resource website. Netflix also filmed ‘Beyond the Reasons‘ as a tool to help parents and teens frame the conversation and encourage them to speak up and seek help. The show is rated TV MA and there are trigger warning cards prior to three of the episodes.”
It’s my hope that parents and caregivers will ask their kids if they’re watching the series and, if they are, they’re watching it with friends and, ideally, an adult – not alone. Then talk about an episode while it’s fresh in their minds. Perspective is good.
- In her well-reported commentary in Britain’s The Guardian, columnist Zoe Williams does not hold back: “It’s a revenge fantasy, so it portrays suicide as an act that will achieve something…. It normalises and legitimises the act.”
- “’13 Reasons Why’ poses risks to Oregon youth,” a thoughtful commentary by a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry in Oregon
- The news coverage has been extensive. Here’s CNN’s “Why teen mental health experts are focused on ’13 Reasons Why’“
- If “13 Reasons Why” is popular with your kids or students, you could turn the news coverage in these links into a media literacy lesson as well as discussion on the series itself. There are guidelines for responsible reporting on the subject from suicide prevention experts in many countries. Here‘s an example in the U.S. You and your kids could analyze various news stories to see if they follow the guidelines – a great way to elicit people’s thoughts on the series itself. This is how media literacy is protective.
- “New Zealand Teens Now Need Adult Supervision To Watch ‘13 Reasons Why’“
- “Does 13 Reasons Why’ Glamorize Teen Suicide?” in Rolling Stone
- “Schools warn parents about ’13 Reasons Why’” at ABC News
- “Netflix is close to renewing ’13 Reasons Why’ – But Should It?” in TV Guide’s blog | <urn:uuid:46e5d03f-4b48-408a-92b7-f0ddcb223f72> | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | https://www.netfamilynews.org/reasons-13-reasons-demands-discussion | 2019-02-20T22:31:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247496694.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190220210649-20190220232649-00620.warc.gz | en | 0.943252 | 786 |
There are different visa options that a married US citizen to a Thai spouse may apply, if he/she wants to bring his/her Thai spouse to the United States. Depending on their marital status and the time frame that the US citizen allotted to take his/her spouse to the US, the couple may or have to choose amongst the provided options as follows:
K3 spousal visa is under a non-immigrant category issued to a Thai spouse permitting him/her to enter the United States. This type of visa should be applied by the Thai spouse in the country where the marriage occurred while the US citizen spouse is applying for the immigrant petition. This type of visa is valid for 24 months with its multiple-entry, and has a shorter processing period though it is more expensive. Once the K3 visa has been approved and the Thai spouse has arrived in the US, he/she then need to immediately apply for the adjustment of status to a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) at the Department of Homeland Security’s US Citizenship and Immigration.
CR-1 visa or “Conditional Residency Visa” is a type of visa issued to a Thai spouse of an American citizen. This type of visa will give the Thai spouse the opportunity to become a conditional permanent resident upon entry to the United States. This is made to ensure that the marriage is not fabricated and used to break the US immigration law. After the CR-1 visa is granted, the foreign spouse has the authorization to work inside the US and reside there in a period of 2 years. Since the foreign spouse’s residency in the US is conditional, the US citizen and the foreign spouse must file together to remove the conditional status of the foreign spouse. If failed to do so, the foreign spouse will be subjected to removal or deportation.
IR-1 visa or “Immediate Relative Visa” is an immigrant visa issued not only for the foreign spouses but also for the parents and children of an US citizen. This will authorized the foreign spouse to receive a green card valid for 10 years and can work inside the US. in order to be eligible for an IR-1 visa, the marriage between the US citizen and the foreign spouse must not be less than 2 years, in this case, CR-1 visa will be issued instead of IR-1 visa. | <urn:uuid:7b015250-772f-4d46-8a82-41e6b6c9a4d4> | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | https://www.bangkoklawyers.com/us-spouse-visa.html | 2022-05-19T11:50:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662527626.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519105247-20220519135247-00634.warc.gz | en | 0.955979 | 489 |
This spring and summer, the Lake Hopatcong Commission has been busy working with the towns around the lake to implement projects to prevent pollutants and sediment runoff during storms from entering the lake. Commonly referred to as stormwater management, these projects are funded through two grants from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To keep project costs to a minimal, Jefferson Township Department of Public Works agreed to provide the staff and equipment to install two Nutrient Separating Baffle Boxes™ by Suntree Technologies, Inc. The baffle box is designed to treat the stormwater flow and captures a wide variety of pollutants including total suspended solids (TSS), sediment, debris, organic material, hydrocarbons, and trash. The first box was installed in June near the Brady Bridge by the playground on East Shore Drive. The second box was installed in July at the ball field owned by Lake Forest Yacht Club near the Woodport section. Beginning in September, a third Baffle Box will be installed as part of Mount Arlington’s Village Center Flood Control and Drainage Improvement project. Both the baffle box and the contractor cost to install the device are funded through the EPA grant to the Commission. Another project funded through the EPA grant was completed in July in the King Cove section of Roxbury Township. Instead of installing a stormwater management device, a contract was awarded to retrofit an existing detention basin to function as a wetland pond/basin. Rip-rap and sediment were excavated from the basin and wetland plants were planted throughout the basin. Wetlands provide essential ecological benefits that no other land type can which include water quality improvement, flooding control and recharge to ground water. As part of the DEP grant, a different type of stormwater device is being utilized. The contract to install an Aqua-Filter™ Stormwater Filtration System manufactured by AquaShield™ Inc. was awarded to Harrington Construction. The Aqua-filter removes a substantial proportion of dissolved phosphorus from stormwater with the use of filter media. This device will be installed on Castle Rock Road near Rock Road in Jefferson Township. The project is scheduled to begin in August with anticipated completion prior to Labor Day. The Commission’s first stormwater management project was completed last fall when a contractor installed an Aqua-Filter™ at the Crescent Cove Beach Club in Hopatcong Borough. Plans are being finalized to install a second Aqua-Filter™ nearby. According to in-lake monitoring data conducted by Princeton Hydro, an environmental consultant to the Commission, it has been well documented that phosphorus is the primary limiting nutrient in Lake Hopatcong. A slight increase in phosphorus will result in a substantial increase in the amount of algal and/or aquatic plant/weed growth. The two monitoring stations in River Styx/Crescent Cove consistently display the highest phosphorus concentrations. Stormwater monitoring is a critical component of these projects to measure the effectiveness of the devices. The grant work plans require that at least three pre-installation and three post-installation stormwater samples are collected. Both stormwater monitoring and in-lake monitoring will enable the Commission to document a reduction in stormwater pollutants entering the lake. The objective of all these stormwater management projects is to reduce the sediment and pollutant load from entering the lake. If a reduction in the pollutant load is documented, it will improve the Commission’s chances for continued grant funding. These stormwater management structures will be maintained by the municipal Public Works Departments. The maintenance frequency to clean the devices will vary depending upon the pollutant load of the surrounding area. The towns will also incur the ongoing cost to replace the media within these stormwater management structures to ensure their optimal performance level. The engineering design, implementation and maintenance of stormwater devices are costly and time-consuming. However, everyone can due their part to keep the lake clean and reduce the pollutants from entering the lake without installing one of these expensive devices on your property. Here are some simple tips: • FERTILIZERS: Use non-phosophorus, lake-friendly fertilizer. Do not apply fertilizer within 10 feet of any waterbody or wetland and do not apply before a heavy rainfall. All fertilizer bags have three numbers listed and lake-friendly fertilizer will have a zero in the middle, 10-0-10. • LITTER: Place litter, including cigarette butts and fast food containers, in the trash. • CAR WASHING: Avoid washing cars or boats near the lake or only use low-phosphate, biodegradable products. • PET WASTE: Clean up and properly dispose of pet waste in the garbage or toliet. Do not dispose of pet waste in the storm drains. • GEESE: Do not feed the geese or other water fowl. • SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Have your septic system pumped out every three years, or as often as appropriate for your system. • MOTOR OIL: Do not dump motor oil down storm drains or on the ground. Take it to a local recycling center. • BOAT DISCHARGE: Always use marine santitation devices and pump-out facilities at marinas to dispose of boat sewage. For a list of Lake Hopacong pump-out stations visit www.lakehopatcong.org. To learn more on how to protect our lake and to understand how this stormwater management devices work, the Commission has developed an outreach program as part of the EPA grant. To schedule a presentation for your group, organization or class, contact the Commission Office at 973-601-1070. A presentation can be tailored to fit any time requirements and we strongly encourage all organizations to participate. A modified version of the presentation is also available for students. Interested students should have their teacher or club adviser contact the Commission to schedule an informative presentation about New Jersey’s largest lake. 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UBP Prize Entry Form
The #UBP13 has officially ended as of Friday, April 13th at Midnight Eastern.
We want to thank all the fabulous prize sponsors who have donated the hundreds of prizes listed on the prize pages.
Through this prize entry form, we will be giving away 235 prizes with a total prize value of $19,387.00
When you add in the 11 individual prizes of $100 we are giving away to random entrants in each of the linky pages, that’s another $1,100 in prizes…
Bringing the #UBP13 prize value total over $20,000!!!
We have now drawn random winners using random.org and assigned prizes. We have updated the Ultimate Blog Party 2013 Prize Pages with all the winners and send out an email and a #UBP13 tweet letting you know that it’s been updated.
Now Closed. See you next year.
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At the end of the day, MMA is about the competition, but the personalities of the many individuals who make up the sport are what keeps fans intrigued during the lulls between major fight cards.
Rivalries and such, while often contrived, add an extra element to big fights and bring attention to fights that might have otherwise flown under the radar. Trash talk isn't for everyone, but it definitely has its place in sports.
Chael Sonnen has emerged as the premier trash talker in MMA, but there are plenty of other outspoken individuals in the sport. Let's take a look at the 15 most boisterous, controversial individuals in the game today. | <urn:uuid:c5cf31c9-32f4-4da6-abb5-1d29d7fc9fbd> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1442534-best-trash-talkers-of-2012 | 2017-01-19T05:07:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00407-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972639 | 136 |
All the offers after this post are expired – but feel free to look around! It’s kind of neat to see what kind of freebies were being offered 4 years ago!
HerSavings.com is updated daily, except for those 4 years I took a break to work on another site! So, yes, I have a lot of catching up to do…and a little more dusting…..haha!
And let me just say, it is so good to be back!
Are you ready for Black Friday?!! I am not so sure if I am ready for the crowds! The deal seeker and the allure of saving money calls me though, so I might just have to toughen up and get ready – or maybe I will just shop online in my pajamas! Here are all the Black Friday ads that have been released, all put together in one place, so you can make your own game plan and shopping list for Black Friday!
Here are a few of my favorite deals:
WALMART: Read the rest of this entry »
Request your FREE coupon booklet from Publix, containing over $50 worth of coupons! If you’ve already signed up, your summer booklet with over $50 in savings should arrive in the mail soon. And if you’ve never participated in the Stocking Spree, sign up for a booklet now!
* Limit 1 booklet per household. This coupon booklet can only be requested in the following states: AL, GA, FL, TN.
Listed below is some great deals that you can score at Publix for this week of May 12-18, 2011.
- They take competitor coupons, but check with your store to see which stores they consider a competitor.
- Coupons are doubled up to and including $.50 in most locations, however Publix in Florida does not double.
- You can stack a competitor Q with a MFG coupon, or stack a Publix Q with a MFG coupon.
- Publix has lots of BOGO deals and you can use a coupon on each item.
Sales, coupon policies and available items may vary by store. Please call your store to confirm and/or check your local Publix ad.
Hidden Valley Salad Dressing $3.45
-$1/1 Hidden Valley Salad Dressing 3/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/15/2011)
= $0.72 each after coupon and BOGO
Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese $2.59
-$1/1 Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese Dinner 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/17/2011)
–$1/1 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Dinner (IE) Printable (FF)
= $0.30 each after coupon and BOGO
New York Style Bagel Crisps $2.69
-$1/1 New York Style Bagel Crisps 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/31/2011) AND
-$0.55/1 any Eggs when you buy New York Style 5/8/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/30/2011)
= $0.34 each after coupon and BOGO (plus $0.55 off eggs!)
Welch’s Grape Juice $4.09
-$0.75/1 Welch’s Juice 4/17/2011 SS Insert (exp 7/15/2011)
= $1.30 each after coupon and BOGO
I want to give a HUGE thanks to TheThriftyMama for putting this list together!!
Here are several new PUBLIX printable coupons worth printing. These are PUBLIX Store coupons and can be stacked with manufacturer coupons for greater savings!
- $2/1 General Mills Cereals: Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Cookie Crisps, Cinnamon Toast Crunch (15.6 – 24.9 oz) OR Nature Valley Granola Bars (14.8 – 17.8 oz)
- $1/4 Yoplait Yogurt Cups (4 – 6 oz)
- $1/1 Progresso Soup
- $2/1 Hellmann’s Real Mayonaise (30 oz+)
- $1/1 Swanson Broth or Stock (26 – 48 oz)
- $1/1 Wish Bone Dressing (16 oz+)
- $0.55/1 Knorr Sides
- $1.25/1 Pace Salsa or Picante (24 oz)
- $1/1 V – 8 Juice or V – Fusion Juice (46 oz)
These coupons are valid until 5/29/2011.
Albertsons Bath & Body Works CVS Fred Meyer HEB Kmart Kroger old navy Publix Rite Aid SafeWay Target Walgreens Walmart
Today’s List Of Printable Coupons! 8/13
Rite Aid: FREE Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion
Starbucks Happy Hour
Today’s List Of Printable Coupons! 8/7
Krispy Kreme Rewards Members: FREE Reese’s Outrageous Doughnut
$5 off ANY Great Clips Haircut Coupon
FREE Bedtime Message from a Disney Character
FREE Trolli or Black Forest Gummy Candy at Walgreens
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A 50-year-old man and a woman, 18, were held as police probe a surge in cocker spaniel thefts believed to have been sparked by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge adopting a black puppy, Lupo, in 2011.
Milo, a two-year-old cocker spaniel, is now paired with PC Mark Baines.
Jane and George Hunter, from Airdrie, entered their cocker spaniel Billy in the fat-fighting competition after he tipped the scales at 23.
The Desperate Housewives star, who is patron of the Dogs Trust, added: "Charlie is a golden cocker spaniel who sits with his paws crossed, Harris is a boisterous, young, black cocker spaniel and Captain Jack is a Jack Russell thug.
It's the story of a cocker spaniel most recently named Cassie.
A stately looking Scottish Deerhound beat the breed favored by President Barack Obama and a crowd pleasing Cocker Spaniel to snap up top dog honors at New York's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
uk CAPTION(S): SHAGGY DOG STORY: Sam, a seven-year-old cocker spaniel with his master Tony Devlin
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I found this picture on the Twitter box yesterday. I shook my head and pursed my lips and moved on. Saved it for future use, however.
I had no idea that the future is today.
Over on the National Review (no link, as I don't wish to give them clicks directly), there's an article blaming Il Douche's rise to—wait for it—that damned Obama! Yes, see, it's all Barack Obama's fault that a large swathe of white America has lost its puny little minds. If only someone not as black were inhabiting the White House the country would be a paradise of racial comity.
That's the lie right there. This country has never been a paradise of racial comity. As the President acknowledges, things have improved. But a lot of that improvement was, I believe, cosmetic. The racial animus simmered underground, waiting for a chance to boil up, as in Yugoslavia once it was freed from Marshal Tito's iron grip. Only in this regard is Pres. Obama "responsible" for white people losing their shit; his election and conduct as president have held up a glaring light to their prejudices, and as often happens with human beings, once a fault is revealed we tend to scream louder that it's not us, it's them.
What's most amusing is that conservatives are the ones preaching taking personal responsibility. But why have they turned racist? Oh, it's not us; we wouldn't be screaming racial epithets if it weren't for Barack Obama being black and in the White House, or liberals more generally.
Thus it's quite logical for them to believe that Il Douche is Pres. Obama's child, the raging white id springing full grown from his head, ready to lead what's left of white America back to the promised land. Because, again, before Obama—say it with me—"racism was almost solved."
The white working class, which has been ravaged by the economy propagated by GOP policies for the past 40 years, is again being a useful idiot for those same masters of the universe. The blacks, the browns, the yellows are coming to get you. Of course your reaction is normal. Of course you should be scared of them. They want to subjugate you. They want to take away what little you have. (Don't look up here as we're the ones really taking away what little you have left.) Turn all your ire on them. That should be Bernie Sanders' stump speech, melding his economic critique with a critique about how economic realities are then hidden by racist appeals. But, of course, that would involve him speaking truth to a voting bloc he's convinced he can win. That's just something politicians don't do.
"Stop making us be racists" is akin to "Stop making me beat you." The victim gets turned into the perpetrator. The perpetrator is absolved of all guilt and responsibility. "If only you didn't provoke me, everything would have been fine." It is the oldest con in human civilization. Nothing is ever my fault, but the fault of forces acting on me. Il Douche isn't a racist goat-fucker; he's merely expressing legitimate angst among white people. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Spare a thought for Trump supporters. The poor dears just woke up one day and realized that racism was the only way to save "their country". They were forced into it by us evil liberals and our overlord Pres. Obama. It's really all our fault. The sooner we go to the ovens, the easier they'll be able to sleep.
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The concert begins at 3 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall (200A) and is free and open to the public.
Featured on the program will be “Piano Sonata No. 18 in G major, Op. 78, D. 894” by Franz Schubert; “Fantasie in f minor,” by Chopin; and “Jeux d’eau” by Maurice Ravel.
“The program includes pieces central to the development of sound as a structural element in the world of piano music,” Kefferstan said. “The Schubert Sonata, also called a fantasy, is in four wonderful movements, all influenced by the symphonic works of Beethoven, and the rustic dance tunes of the Viennese countryside.
“The Chopin Fantasy gives us the illusion of improvisation, while working out a fascinating scheme of harmonic and melodic detail, and Ravel’s ‘Jeux d’eau’ is a marvel of color and pianistic figurations, written in 1901 as the first of many works influenced by water.”
Kefferstan graduated from the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, where she earned her doctorate with Israeli pianist David Bar-Illan. She has had additional coaching with Anna McGrosso, Sedmara Rutstein, and Viachaslov Gabrielov.
Recent international performances include recitals in London at St. Martin-in-the-Fields and a performance for the 2010 British Flute Society in Manchester, England, with WVU colleague Francesca Arnone. Interested in collaborations of all kinds, Kefferstan’s invited presentations in national venues include the 2003 MTNA conference, “Issues of Dance and Duality in Maurice Ravel’s two-piano transcription of La Valse” in Salt Lake City and the 2009 MTNA conference “Dvorak’s Dumky Trio: Czech and Balance” in Atlanta.
She has also performed recently in Rio de Janeiro and in Belize. During the Spring 2011 concert season, she performed the “Ravel Concerto for Left Hand” with the WVU Symphony Orchestra.
For more information, contact the WVU College of Creative Arts at 304-293-4359.
CONTACT: Charlene Lattea, College of Creative Arts
304-293-4841 ext. 3108, Charlene.Lattea@mail.wvu.edu
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Starbucks: Buy The Person Next To You A Drink, Get A Free Coffee (Until Friday)
Sound like a good deal? Yea, if you’re the receiver of the free gift, otherwise you’re still spending money, right? Wrong. It’s the principle behind it all. Read all about it below.
Most of the news headlines these days are about the government shutdown and other related factors. Some Americans are staying on top of it and others just don’t seem to care anymore and some never did. Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, has taken this as an opportunity to promote a certain quality in his customers that he hopes will reflect on “lawmakers to come together to resolve their political gridlock.”
The gimmick: buy the person next to you in line (or anyone inside) a drink of their choice and receive a free tall brewed coffee.
The objective: the idea behind this is that if everyday consumers around the U.S. can easily help out a stranger and exemplify the very nature of human generosity and kindness then perhaps so can our government.
The article states:
The offer is a way to help fellow citizens support and connect with one another, even as we wait for our elected officials to do the same for our country, Schultz said in a memo to staff on Tuesday.
In times like these, a small act of generosity and civility can make a big difference, says an ad being published in The New York Times, Washington Post and USA Today on Wednesday. Let’s see what can happen. #payitforward.
The article does not state how successful this effort was today, but perhaps with all of the ads it will take off tomorrow and into Friday.
But will such a small event make such a huge impact? I’d like to hope so, but not everyone is thinking this way, as stated in the article:
Marshal Cohen, chief retail analyst at The NPD Group, said the latest campaign won’t likely have much political effect because it lacks the kind of punishment that makes lawmakers think twice, like an impeachment drive.
But it makes for great marketing, especially since many people, especially younger ones, care about brands that have a strong social conscience, Cohen said.
Will it work on the political level? No. Won’t make a dent. Will it work on the commercial end? Absolutely, he said.
It sounds as though it might be more beneficial to Starbucks in the long run- what do you think? Do you agree with Marshal Cohen? Perhaps the CEO wants to make a statement but he knew his stores would ultimately benefit the most? Would this campaign even raise their profits?
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19 Jul How this song came to be…
I believe that the universe is always conspiring to support my mission to create positive global change and the way that this song came to be, is proof of that.
So, how did the universe align?!
Last year I was invited to join a discussion panel for a Flinders University event focussed on all things body image. I was joined on the panel by not one but FOUR professors. (Thank goodness I had dealt with my severe case of imposter syndrome a couple of years prior or else I’m sure this high school dropout would have frozen, fainted or just not shown up!) After a successful evening of me dodging academic questions, the professors and I stood around talking about my next passion project – Embrace Kids documentary.
I explained how the film would be for 8-12 year olds and we discussed how sad it was that negative body image was affecting kids younger and younger, like the 5-year-old girl I met recently who was on a diet. I mentioned how I had dreamed of creating a positive body image song that school teachers could use in the classroom to promote self confidence and self love with their students. The song would be an introduction to the world of embrace, an entrée to the main event that was to come later – the Embrace Kids doco. The song idea had been swirling around in my head for months, but this was the first time I actually shared the dream with others.
*Cue universe – do your thang!
The next morning, I opened up my emails and this was the first one I read…
Email from Pevan & Sarah
Hi Taryn and BIM team,
Firstly, congratulations on all that you do! We watch in awe – such important work!
I’ve been following Taryn for years and was so excited to hear that you’re working on an Embrace Kids.
My husband and I are musicians turned primary school teachers who then created the award winning kids music group, ‘Pevan & Sarah’.
We’ve released two albums, have our music released by ABC for Kids, have played all over Australia and won “Best Live Children’s Entertainment” at the What’s on 4 Kids awards last year.
We see on the daily the effect of the media on kid’s self esteem and we want to help. We are offering you our services. Let us write an epic theme song for Embrace Kids.
You can check out our album on Spotify and if you like our style, please let us know what we can do support this amazing project. #ihaveembraced
Regards Sarah and Manny
I immediately jumped on a call with Sarah and Manny, desperately hoping they would be as genuine as they came across on email – and they were. They had no self-serving agenda, just a pure desire to support the Embrace Kids project.
Sarah and Manny were a dream to work with, they took my words and turned them into song lyrics and they were more than on point with my brief to give the song a bit of an 80’s twist! I flew over to Melbourne and we recorded the song in their home studio and Embrace Kids song was born…
This super fun song will teach kids the importance of loving their bodies. It’s the perfect tool for teachers and parents to plant the seed of embracing.
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Zee: Identity 2019
- Artikelnummer 28701
- Band/Artist: RICHARD WRIGHT & DAVE HARRIS
- Format: CD
- Genre: PROGRESSIVE
- Erscheinungsdatum: 06.09.2019
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• Never before officially released on CD - this is Pink Floyd‘s Rick Wright‘s other band.
• Relationships within Pink Floyd had been getting ever more strained as the 1970s dragged on, and by the time that the band convened to record the Roger Waters masterwork, The Wall, keyboard player Rick Wright had reached a head. For tax reasons, the band were recording in France, New York and Los Angeles, and for various reasons that are outside the remit of this article, soon became badly behind schedule. Rick Wright had recorded a solo album in France almost immediately before sessions for The Wall convened, and was also going through a bitter divorce, and so – unlike other members of the band – was not able to bring his children abroad with him.
• As a result of all this, he was unable to see his children for quite a while, and the accumulative effect of this, his unhappiness within the band, his struggles with Waters, his artistic frustrations at playing music in which he had not had a hand in creating, and various other things, was that he fell into a deep depression. Wright’s contributions to The Wall were later described as “minimal” and, according to drummer Nick Mason, Waters was “stunned and furious” with Wright’s intransigence and felt that Wright was not doing enough to help complete the album, started to lobby for his dismissal, and eventually presented the rest of the band with an impasse; either Wright leaves or he would block the release of the album. Several days later, according to Wikipedia, “worried about their financial situation, and the failing interpersonal relationships within the band, Wright quit”.
• Newly divorced from his previous life and previous musical activities, Rick Wright was at somewhat of a loose end and was vaguely thinking about putting a new band together, when Raphael Ravenscroft, who is best known for the saxophone break on Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street” (and is the son of the bloke who wrote The Spear of Destiny (1972)) introduced him to a ‘New Romantic’ musician called Dave ‘Dee’ Harris. The two of them hit it off, and – after various misadventures – decided to team up as a duo, which they called Zee. The two unlikely bedfellows produced a strange synergy, and the resulting album, Identity, worked much better than anyone could have guessed, and as a fan of both the harder edge of New Romantic music and Pink Floyd, I lapped it up. However, it had remained horribly obscure, and is probably the least known record of anything that has come out from the Pink Floyd ‘family’.
• And, for reasons which remain mysterious and don’t really matter anyway, the record was soon deleted and never received an official release on CD.
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- 2 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
- 4 wooden skewers (5 to 6 inches)
- 1 cup seedless red or green grapes
- 1 small banana, sliced
- Cut sandwiches into 1-in. squares. Alternately thread grapes, sandwich squares and banana slices onto each skewer. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 skewers.
Originally published as PBJ on a Stick in Good Food Kids Love 2008 2008, p23
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The Pro Version of Pirate Perfection Reborn Trainer as BLT MOD
Donors get you lunches, the BLT is here as an alternative to our normal solution.
This is now a Legacy Verison of the Trainer, there won't be any more updates in this thread.
The New Pirate Perfection Reborn Trainer Version 2.0.0 will be uploaded in a new Thread when its finished by @Baddog-11
What's New in Version | v1.2.0-PE See changelog
- Updated to BLT v2.0
- Fixed Num7 Weapon Menu, No Weapon Spread, Noclip/Teleport/Aimbot & Safe Simulator
- Updated Unit list
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- State University of New York College at Cortland: Fuscoboletinus Paluster
- University of British Columbia: Suillus Paluster
- Evergreen State College: Poisonous and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
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If you haven’t watched the videos on lock bumping, raking, and picking, do that first before reading the rest of this post. The executive summary is that unless you have expensive high security locks on your doors, the chances are that it’s really easy to unlock your lock without a key within seconds, and not leave a trace. But you really need to see how easy it is to believe it. When changing the locks on my house, I was wondering what I can do to make it harder to open them using a bump key. Turns out that you can cheaply modify off-the shelf deadbolt to be significantly harder to bump or pick.
First of all I would like to address the question “why do this?”. A common sentiment is that a lock is not going to stop a determined thief, who can always break a door, a window, or drill out the cylinder and enter your house. This is all true, and this a good reason why buying expensive high security locks makes no sense unless you approach security in a more fundamental way, and make sure that there are no simpler ways to enter your home than picking the lock. And, unless you have some serious valuables in your home, it probably makes no sense to invest in a whole-house security overhaul.
Anyone with half a brain can buy a bump key for less than $10 off eBay and go foraging around random homes. What worries me about bumping and raking is that it usually leaves no trace of forced entry. You may not even be aware that your house was entered until you find something missing. In contrast, if a thief has to kick in my door or break a window, I’d know right away. Detection is very important to me. And bumping is too simple to be ignored.
Choosing the Deadbolt
My house has four locks. My goal was to have all four keyed to the same key, and to ensure that all of them are equally resistant to bumping. A high security lock costs more than $200, and I was not going to pay $800 for locks on a house that has regular weak doors and windows. So, as a start, I needed to find affordable deadbolts that suck the least. In my opinion, Schlage B60N series fits the bill. These are regular pin-and-tumbler deadbolts that claim Class 1 (commercial) quality.
Some professional locksmiths question this classification, saying that Schlage did something questionable to achieve it. If you want a true Class 1 deadbolt, get a Schlage B660, which has stellar reputation for quality, but (a) it costs almost four times as much as a B60N, and (b) in its nominal configuration adds no security at all, compared to a B60N. If I only had one door to deal with, I would have probably bought the B660, but for four doors this was over my budget, so I had to do with the next step down.
I found the quality of the B60N to be quite adequate, although I wish that the cylinder had better surface finish for smoother operation. The B60N comes with an antipicking shield and a strike plate reinforcement plate, which are good additions. The deadbolt itself seems to be quality made and is thicker than the deadbolt on a Weiser Smartkey locks that I replace.
Modifying Your Deadbolt
After a lot of research, I identified three things that can be done to significantly improve security of a normal off the shelf deadbolt:
- Choose a good key bitting.
- Replace one of the springs with a high tension spring.
- Implement bumping/picking trap using T-pins and master wafers.
The first two items are very easy to implement. The third item is still fairly easy if you are lucky, and moderately easy if you are not so lucky. I will discuss all three items separately.
The only tool you need to make the above modifications is something called called the “plug chaser”.
For supplies, you need to buy the high tension springs, T-pins and master wafers. You also need a set of keying pins. Most of these items can be bought as a set, or you can mix and match as you wish.
Key bitting refers to the pattern of keying pins that you choose to use in your lock. In case of Schlage locks, each keying pin can be of 10 different lengths (from 0 to 9). To make your lock harder to bump or pick, it’s best to choose a key bitting in such a way that two adjacent pins are of significantly different lengths. This way a bump key would have to throw some pins up just a little bit, and others – quite significantly. This variation makes bumping less likely to work.
The bitting is expressed in a series of numbers. For five-pin locks (like the B60N), this would be a series of five numbers. These numbers are often stamped on the key that comes with the lock. For example, one of my locks came with a key bitted 47634. This means that the outmost pin is number 4, second pin is 7 and so forth. See how the factory bitting is not very secure, because the biggest difference between pins here is 4 (longest pin is 7, shortest is 3), but you can choose a bitting where the biggest difference would be 9.
There is an important parameter, called MACS, or maximum adjacent cut specification, which limits the maximum difference between two adjacent pins. For Schlage locks is it 7. This means that you cannot have a pin 0 right next to a pin 9. The shortest pin you have next to a 9 is 2, because the difference is 7. But MACS applies only to adjacent pins. That is to say that a sequence 920 is possible. So you can still have a bitting in which the biggest difference between pins is 9.
Once you come up with a good, varied key bitting, phone your local locksmith and request them to cut a key “by code”. Give them the bitting you’ve chosen, and they’ll create a key for you to match that bitting. Then you can rekey your locks to that key.
High Tension Springs
Another simple modification you can make is to replace one of the springs in your lock with a spring with a higher tension. The idea is that a high tension spring is a lot harder to bump, especially if your lock will have springs with different tensions. Finding this high tension spring was difficult, until somebody pointed me to a product called ILCO Bump Halt conversion kit.
The kit consists of ten high tension springs and T-pins that could be dropped in instead of the normal spring and a top pin. The kit comes in two varieties: “For Knobs and Levers” and “For Rim and Mortise Cylinders”. From what I understand, the difference is the length of the spring. For my Schlage B60N I needed the “Knobs and Levers” kit. The kit retails for around US$10, and can convert 10 locks.
It is recommended that you replace only one spring with the high tension spring, because if you replace more than one, the lock will be harder to operate and may wear down the key faster. Additionally, it is recommended that you replace the spring for the shortest pin you use. So, if you have a “0” pin in your bitting, drop the ILCO spring into the respective chamber and call it done.
Construction Holes, T-pins and Master Wafers
The last step in improving my deadbolt was to implement a trap for bumping and picking. I learned about the trick from the video 527 by the LockPickingLawyer. The idea is to replace the top pin for a T-pin with the narrow end pointing downwards and a master wafer, and to make use the construction holes found on most lock cylinders.
When a key is inserted, it pushes the master wafer out of the cylinder’s chamber, and the master wafer blocks the T-pin from engaging with the construction hole. However, if picking or bumping the lock, it is highly likely that one of the master wafers would remain below the shear line, in which case the T-pin would drop into the construction hole when the cylinder is turned, and seize the lock.
For this to work, your lock’s cylinder (1) needs to have a set of construction holes, and (2) the construction holes need to be on the correct side of the pin chambers. The cylinder of the B60N lock has a set of four construction holes, which are on the left side of the pin chambers.
Which side is “correct” depends on which way your door swings. In my case, I have three doors with hinges on the right hand side (when viewed from the outside), and one door with the hinges on the left hand side. This means that on three of my doors I need to rotate the key clockwise to open the lock, and on one door – counterclockwise.
So, the construction holes on the left of the pin chamber work for three of the doors for me, but for one door I had to modify the cylinder by drilling an additional set of construction holes on the right side of the pin chambers. Drilling them was easy once I figured out how to ensure that the holes are aligned perfectly. I am going to post another how-to about drilling those holes.
The process of replacing the top pins for T-pins and master wafers is explained in the video I linked above, so I am not going to go into any more details.
For just a few more dollars, it is possible to modify a regular deadbolt lock to be significantly more secure. I don’t really see any reason not to do it, and it surprises me that these small, cheap modifications are not implemented in the off-the-shelf locks. Did you find this post useful? Leave me a comment below. | <urn:uuid:1441ef21-f7b4-4be0-bd44-b28f76f29e9a> | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | https://www.genkin.name/2019/02/how-to-make-your-deadbolt-resistant-to-bumping-raking-and-picking/ | 2019-05-26T02:03:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258620.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526004917-20190526030917-00381.warc.gz | en | 0.959177 | 2,120 |
Town of Grosio
Information about Grosio
ZIP Code: 23033 - Town Hall address: Via Roma 34, Phone: ++39 0342 841211, Fax: ++39 0342 841211, E-Mail: email@example.com. Province: Sondrio. Distance from the chief town (Sondrio): 42 chilometri. Inhabitants: 4.619. Denomination: Grosini. For the town of Grosio are also available the following PEC o CEC-PEC e-mail addresses: firstname.lastname@example.org (PEC) -
The common family names in the municipality of Grosio
The most common five family names
|There are in Grosio||Surname|
Geographic, Population and Statistical data
Geographic data: Surface: 127,0 square kilometers. Height above sea level: 656 meters. Min. height: 620 meters. Max. Height: 3.374 meters. Altimetric difference: 2.754 meters.
Population and Statistical data: Population density: 38,01 inhabitants per square kilometer. Population on 1991: 4.966 inhabitants - Population on 2001: 4.827 inhabitants - Population on 2011: 4.619 inhabitants .- Percentual variation 2001 -1991: -2,80%. Percentual variation 2011 -1991: -6.99%. Percentual variation 2011 -2001: -4.31%. Families: 1.725. Medium value of the components of a generic family: 2,80 people.
Foreign citizens: On January 1, 2014 were resident in Grosio 64 foreign citizens, 26 of whom males and 38 females.On December 31 of the same year were resident in Grosio 73 foreign citizens, 42 of whom males and 31 females, thus being the 1.58% of the population of Grosio.
Workers: 1.028 people, that is the 21,30% of the inhabitants of the town of Grosio.
Data about population living in GrosioIn the village of Grosio live four thousand, one hundred and seventy-nine people: two thousand and fourteen are males and two thousand, one hundred and sixty-five are females.
There are one thousand, six hundred and ninety-six singles (nine hundred and fifteen males and seven hundred and eighty-one females). There are two thousand and seventeen people married, and fourty-five people legally separed. There are also sixty-four divorced people and three hundred and fifty-seven widows and widowers.
Please find in what follows the table of the distribution of inhabitants by age.
Data about foreigners living in Grosio
In Grosio live fifty-three foreigners, twenty are males and thirty-three are females. 37 come from Europa, 6 from Africa, 7 from America, 3 from Asia and 0 from Oceania.
Please find in what follows the table of the distribution of foreigners by age.
|From 0 to 29 years||8||15||23|
|From 30 to 54 years||10||14||24|
|More than 54 years old||2||4||6|
Education in Grosio
There are in Grosio three thousand, nine hundred and ninety people in school age, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-three are males and two thousand and sixty-seven females.
|Genere||University degree||High school diploma||Middle School diploma||Primary School diploma||Literates||Illiterates|
Employment rates and workers in Grosio
There are in Grosio 1914 people aged 15 years or more. 1838 are employed and 66 were previously employed but now are unemployed and seeking for a new job. There are 1094 males aged 15 years or more, 1065 are employed and 28 were previously employed but now are unemployed and seeking for a new job. There are 820 females aged 15 years or more, 773 are employed and 38 s were previously employed but now are unemployed and seeking for a new job.
Families and their compositions
There are in Grosio 1639 famiglie residenti, for a total of 4125 people.
Please find in what follows a table showing the number of families along with the number of people for each family.
|People||1||2||3||4||5||6 or more|
There are 1639 famiglie living in Grosio. 98 live in rented houses, 1349 live in houses of their own property and 192 live in houses for different reasons.
The buildings and their characteristics in Grosio
There are in Grosio 1209 buildings, but only 1111 are used. 1048 buildings are for residential use, 63 buildings are for commercial or productive pourposes. Among the 1048 buildings for residential use 490 were build in XXX, 83 were built in concrete and 475 were built using other materials like steel, wood and so on. Among the 1048 buildings for residential use 604 are in excellent condition, 328 are in good conditions, 95 are in mediocre conditions and 21 are in bad conditions.
In the following three tables the buildings built for residential use in Grosio are classified by building year, by floors number and by rooms number.
Buildings in Grosio by year of construction
|Date||Before year 1919||1919-45||1946-60||1961-70||1971-80||1981-90||1991-2000||2001-05||After year 2005|
Buildings in Grosio by floors number
|NUmber of floors||One||Two||Three||Four or more|
Buildings in Grosio by rooms number
|Number of rooms||One||Two||Three or four||From five to eight||From nine to fifteen||Sixteen or more|
TARI, TARES, IMU, IMI, IMIS in Grosio
The local taxes in Grosio ordered by kind and date, along with their old values ones.
Sorroundings municipalities and hamlets of Grosio
The municipality of Grosio is surrounded by the following 7 municipalities. These latter are reported ordererd by increasing distances from Grosio.
|Grosio||Grosotto (SO)||Km. 1.9|
|Grosio||Sondalo (SO)||Km. 5.6|
|Grosio||Monno (BS)||Km. 10.7|
|Grosio||Vezza d'Oglio (BS)||Km. 11.5|
|Grosio||Valdisotto (SO)||Km. 15.9|
|Grosio||Poschiavo (SVI)||Km. 16.8|
|Grosio||Valdidentro (SO)||Km. 21.5|
In the territory of Grosio also rise the villages of Carlot (2,21 km), Casale Lago (1,71 km), Case di Dentro (2,62 km), Case sparse (-- km), Ortesedo (10,80 km), Ravoledo (1,09 km), Somtiolo (4,14 km), Tiolo (3,40 km), Tognat (3,91 km).
The number in parentheses following each village name indicate the distance between the same village and the municipality of Grosio.
Weather and information about Grosio
Photos of Grosio
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2008 Grosio Italia
2008 Grosotto Italia Fontana Di S.rocco
2008 Panorama Grosotto E Mazzo Di Valtellina Sullo Sfondo Visto Dai Castelli Di Grosio Italia
2008 Grosotto Italia Grondaia
Grosotto-prima Neve 2008
2011 Cavalli In Libertà A Grosio Italia
Grosio: Castello Nuovo
Detailed and zoomable map of Grosio
Look at the interactive map of Grosio and get the road maps, the satellite maps and the mixed ones too. Interactive maps of Grosio also allow an immediate view of: bar, restaurants, pubs, pizzerias, dancing, night clubs, banks, jewellers, beauty centers, hair stylists, supermarkets, pharmacies.
Just fill in the free text search box placed on top of the map with any of previous categories and then press enter. Please feel free to use the same free text search box placed on top of the map to find any kind of business activities you're interested into.
Where to stay in Grosio and its neighborhoods
You can arrange the results by number of stars, by popularity, by distance or even by the guest review score choosing among young couples, mature couples, families with young children, families with older children, people withfriends, or solo travellers.
Free ads in Grosio
Most recent free ads in Grosio, province of Sondrio, region Lombardia, updated at 03:35:57, 13 February 2016. Place your free ad on Grosio: no registration needed. Place your free ad.
Up to now there is no free ad placed in Grosio
|Most recent free ads in the province of Sondrio|
|Cerco babysitter bormio e dintorni disposta a venire a domicilio||2016-01-02|
|Apple iPhone 5 e Samsung S4 16gb 305€||2014-01-15|
|AFFITTO VILLETTA INDIPENDENTE||2013-06-08|
|Most recent free ads in the region Lombardia|
|cerco lavoro come badante,colf||2016-02-03|
|TECNICO COMMERCIALE ITALIA||2016-01-06|
|Cerco babysitter bormio e dintorni disposta a venire a domicilio||2016-01-02|
Electronic invoice codes for the Municipal Departments and Offices of Grosio
Departments, Offices, Officials and Codes for electronic invoices for the town of Grosio
1 Offices where found.They are reported in alphabetical order in what follows.
Via Roma , 34
Fiscal Code: 00118960145
The Town Council of Grosio
Please find in what follows the full listing of the Mayor, the Aldermen and the Councillors of the municipaly of Grosio that are actually on charge.
, nato il 18/04/1960 a Grosio (SO).
Titolo di studio: Laurea
Categoria professionale: Impiegati amministrativi con mansioni direttive e di concetto
eletto il 25/05/2014 e nominato il 26/05/2014 - Partito: lista civica Uniti per Grosio .
|Pietro Cimetti, Gian Antonio Pini, Giovanni Sassella.|
|Roberto Baitieri, Pietro Cimetti, Giovanni Curti, Davide Franzini, Gabriella Ghilotti, Angela Iemoli, Ins Elena Lazzari, Gian Antonio Pini, Maurizio Rastelli, Giorgio Sala, Giovanni Sassella, Emanuela Andreina Sciaresa.|
The Parishes in Grosio
There are 3 parishes in Grosio.
|S. Giuseppe||Grosio||Via Pruneri, 9||Diocese of Como|
|S. Gregorio Magno||Grosio||Ravoledo||Via Fracallanza, 11||Diocese of Como|
|Visitazione della Beata Vergine Maria||Grosio||Tiolo||Dato Mancante||Diocese of Como|
Please find in the previous table the full listing of the parish in Grosio.
Banks and bank branches in Grosio
Number of banks matching search criteria: 4
|Lombardia||Sondrio||Grosio||Via Roma, 1||23033||Banca di Valle Camonica - S.p.A.||03244||52160|
|Lombardia||Sondrio||Grosio||Via Roma, 38||23033||Banca Piccolo Credito Valtellinese, Società Cooperativa (Credito Valtellinese S.C. o Solo Credito Valtellinese)||05216||52160|
|Lombardia||Sondrio||Grosio||Via Roma, 67||23033||Banca Popolare di Sondrio, Società Cooperativa per Azioni||05696||52160|
|Lombardia||Sondrio||Grosio||Via Milano, 40||23033||Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.||03069||52161|
The Schools in Grosio
Schools that satisfies che search criteria: 5
|Name||Kind||Town||Address||Email and Pec||Phone and Fax||ZIP|
|Grosio Cap.||Scuola dell'Infanzia||Grosio||Piazzale Rinaldi N. email@example.com
|I. C. Venosta Grosio||Scuola dell'Infanzia||Grosio||Piazzale Rinaldi N. firstname.lastname@example.org
|Grosio, Capoluogo||Scuola Primaria||Grosio||Piazzale Rinaldi N. email@example.com
|G. Visconti Venosta - Grosio||Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado||Grosio||Piazzale Rinaldi N. firstname.lastname@example.org
|I. C. Venosta Grosio||Scuola Secondaria di Secondo Grado||Grosio||Piazzale Rinaldi N. email@example.com | <urn:uuid:5ba3df85-588f-42c0-95c8-7242ae0c41bd> | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | http://italia.indettaglio.it/eng/lombardia/grosio.html | 2016-02-13T02:35:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701165697.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193925-00069-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.650599 | 3,075 |
The voice of the Lord to the Church coming from the actual place of the former Voice of America Radio Station (now a park+ in Ohio). There are many voices in th... Veja mais
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I am redeeming your mind your emotions your heart. I am washing you with my love and cleansing you with my blood and mending the brokenness caused by trauma.
There Will Be Glory
IAm will always obtain the glory that is in each life through the pressing of oil. If you feel confined and pressured know that you are being squeezed and a transformation is taking place in the release of oil.
Ring of Fire
They stand in boldness. They stand dressed in suits and things. Their is no fear on their faces and their is no smoke in their clothes.
Remove Your Shoes
Carry my sword says the Lord and light the torch of your heart on the altar of sacrifice. Take your methods off. Remove yourself from your history.
Pouring In Pouring Out
Do not allow carnal thinking to bring you down off of the heavenly escalator. Keep a guard over your eyes and your ears.
The voice of the Lord to the Church coming from the actual place of the former Voice of America Radio Station (now a park+ in Ohio). There are many voices in the land. Let us adhere to the voice of the Lord and respond to the heart of the Lord. | <urn:uuid:06d7041e-b7fe-445e-99be-4019a3f98bd2> | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | https://br.radio.net/podcast/voice-of-america | 2023-06-10T19:13:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657735.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610164417-20230610194417-00273.warc.gz | en | 0.934862 | 347 |
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Roadblock protests to go ahead despite announcement of “meaningless and cynical” changes to Legal Aid reforms.
Campaign group UK Uncut today confirmed that road blockades planned in opposition to changes to Legal Aid would go ahead, in spite of a new consultation on parts of the reforms . The protests, entitled “Roadblocks for Justice”, had already been planned in opposition to what campaigners described as “dangerous changes that will destroy democracy” .
Responding to the announcement that the Ministry of Justice will be rethinking some of its reforms, UK Uncut spokesperson Jim Thompson said: “The legal aid bill will destroy the crucial principle of equal access to justice, and Chris Grayling’s announcement today does nothing to change that. Despite today’s U-turn, the Legal Aid bill will still endanger the fundamental democratic principle that citizens should be able to challenge the government when it makes bad decisions.”
He continued: “These reforms will rip away the foundations of the democratic system, making the weak and vulnerable voiceless. UK Uncut’s Roadblocks for Justice protests will happen as planned on October 5th, in spite of today’s meaningless and cynical announcement”
A statement on the UK Uncut website encouraged groups from around the country to increase efforts to organise road-blocks on October the 5th. The group was unapologetic as to the disruption that would be caused, saying “We know that this will be disruptive. We know that it will stop the traffic. But we know that this kind of direct action works”.
The activists plan for roadblocks to happen in London and around the UK, and have enlisted the support of various other direct action groups, including Disabled People Against the Cuts and Plane Stupid [3, 4]. The protest groups claimed that their actions would be “symbolically highlighting the devastating effect the changes will have on access to justice”.
The government’s reforms have come under increasing criticism, with England’s most senior family judge recently describing them as ‘disconcerting’ and suggesting that ‘something needs to be done’ . Last month the government was forced to backtrack on a key part of the reforms, that of removing the right of legal aid defendants to choose their solicitor, following protests.
The government claims that changes will improve efficiency in the legal system , but this claim has been challenged by research showing that the estimated £6m savings will be dwarfed by £30m in knock-on costs .
Sarah Price of UK uncut said “The changes in legal aid are an assault on the poorest and most vulnerable in our society. By insisting on these so-called ‘cuts’ the government takes away our ability to challenge their decisions, allowing them to cut deeper and without legal challenge.”
Lynn Jacobs, a UK uncut supporter said “I will be supporting this action because I have already seen the impact of legal aid changes. I fled an abusive relationship and was not sure what to do to protect myself. Because of the changes to legal aid I could not afford get a court order to protect myself from my ex-partner. I feel sad that the government does not want to help to protect me, and women like me, from violence. Why can’t the government make companies pay their fair share instead of punishing people like me?”
Notes to editors:
The confirmation comes after Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced a partial U-turn on the Legal Aid bill in an interview with the Times. http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/law/article3860956.ece
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HRL Aims for Human-Level, Decision-Making Artificial Intelligence to Help Strategize, Engage, and Adapt in Multi-Agent Environments
HRL Laboratories, LLC, with The Boeing Company has been awarded a new project to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) decision-making engine for multi-agent military problems such as multi-domain wargaming and strategic battle management. The goal is to learn effective tactics and behaviors by playing adversarial games, such as 2v2 air-to-air engagement, at a human performance level.
Known as the Adversarial Game-based Iterative Learning Engine or AGILE, HRL will develop advanced reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms, a type of machine learning that does not require any human-labeled data to train an AI agent.
“Recent advances in RL have used these types of algorithms to train AI agents to play against humans and win board games, such as Go or chess, that have very well-defined moves to specific places on a board,” said senior researcher Deepak Khosla, HRL’s principal investigator on AGILE. “Our AI strategies are similar to the ones developed for those games, but we are aiming to expand to multi-agent games with imperfect information and numerous variations that far exceed those in a deterministic game with perfect information such as Go or chess.”
The AGILE goal is a fully autonomous system that will make high-level decisions that humans usually make. “We’re ambitious with this system,” Khosla said. “Our goal is to show that a team of AI agents can play games to learn autonomous behaviors and human-like strategies in adversarial military engagement problems.”
The key innovation the HRL team hopes to introduce is reinforcement learning that exhibits robustness, scalability, and adaptability. The Boeing Company will focus on developing a variety of multi-agent scenarios and simulations as well as validation of AGILE performance.
The AGILE project is part of Serial Interactions in Imperfect Information Games Applied to Complex Military Decision Making (SI3-CMD), a program of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, or DARPA, focused on applying recent developments in artificial intelligence and game theory to complex military decision making in changing multi-agent environments.
HRL Laboratories, LLC, Malibu, California (hrl.com) is a corporate research-and-development laboratory owned by The Boeing Company and General Motors specializing in research into sensors and materials, information and systems sciences, applied electromagnetics, and microelectronics. HRL provides custom research and development and performs additional R&D contract services for its LLC member companies, the U.S. government, and other commercial companies.
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Improving Valve adjustment for GMC’s
Submitted by Jack Halton (With thanks to Tom Langdon)
Here is an easy way to make improve valve adjustments on a GMC ( all 228 thru 302 had solid lifters ). Go to an old truck wrecking yard with a 7/16″ wrench and find a salvage GMC 305 V6 engine. Remove the 12 valve adjusters. Note that these adjusters do not use locknuts – the threads are an interference fit. Remove your original rocker stand, and spot-weld each rocker arm on the parting line, next to where the adjuster screws in. Be careful not to get any weld into the threads. The reason for doing this is that the new adjusters can spread the stamping out and cause the valve adjustment to go off . Then, run a tap down the threads to clean them up. Replace the old lock nut style adjusters with the V6 adjusters. You may find, as I did on my 302, that with all threads engaged, you have to change to a shorter pushrod – I used pushrods from a Chevy 235. They measure about 11-3/8″ long.
The result of all this is that you eliminate the locknuts and make valve adjustments easier. The picture below shows the new adjusters and where to weld the rockers. This valvetrain also has stabilizer bars to eliminate rocker flex, but that’s another story. | <urn:uuid:e8947dba-9754-4f81-aa8a-19cd8efaee09> | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | https://inlinersinternational.org/improving-valve-adjustment-for-gmcs/ | 2020-10-21T21:03:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107878633.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20201021205955-20201021235955-00079.warc.gz | en | 0.929886 | 301 |
“It is our hope that this program will help local police departments slow speeds in their communities and make their job a little bit easier,” said Carrie Fedders, ATS Vice President of Sales.
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All Traffic Solutions is proud to announce the recipients of the SpeedAlert 18 radar feedback signs. Nephi City Police Department and Rome City Marshal’s Office have been selected as the recipients of SpeedAlert18 radar feedback signs through ATS Gives Back.
Each month the All Traffic Solutions Gives Back team selects two winners to receive radar feedback signs. ATS Gives Back was founded as a way to show support in a meaningful way and help law enforcement agencies promote public safety, make communities safer, and ultimately save lives. Over the last 20 years, ATS found that police departments in smaller communities have a need for ATS signs, but lack the budget needed and do not qualify for grants. The ATS Gives Back goal is to bridge the gap.
Nephi City Police Department received letters of support from both their school district superintendent and from the city administrator. They expressed support and excitement about the application and how it could benefit them. Juab School District explains how they expect to quickly install the sign and use this innovative method to increase safety over time by partnering with ATS to get the most out of their SpeedAlert 18 radar feedback sign and TraffiCloud software.
“We will be placing the Speed Alert sign in between our High School and Junior High School. This sign will help slow the traffic where numerous junior high kids are walking along the busy road,” said Chief Morgan of Nephi City Police Department
The second winner for September, Rome City Marshal’s Office, is made up of four sworn officers. These officers dedicate themselves to their community but realize the limitations of being such a small force. They expressed that they want to use the SpeedAlert 18 sign’s data to determine where speed violations are occurring most often so that their police force can be placed most effectively. Rome City has already identified two different intersections where they’d like to use the sign for traffic studies and to improve safety.
“With the ATS Gives Back Program, we are committed to donating two signs per month to police departments who demonstrate need. It is our hope that this program will help local police departments slow speeds in their communities and make their job a little bit easier,” said Carrie Fedders, ATS Vice President of Sales.
You can nominate a department and learn more about the ATS Gives Back criteria by visiting the All Traffic Solutions website.
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I had a quiet time in Porto. It seemed quite empty most of the time, and I just wandered around enjoying the chilled atmosphere.
Disaster almost struck on my way home. As I waited to board the flight, an announcement was made that the plane had hit a bird on its way in to Porto, and would need checking. Apparently someone needed to come from Lisbon to do the checking, which seemed crazy. The word was that we could expect to be here for at least five hours. I didn't quite know what to think when after just 45 minutes, they said that in fact everything was fine and we'd be on our way. It was good not to be delayed, but was our plane really safe? Well, we didn't crash, so I guess it was.
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Ever since the workshop, I've been thinking a lot about a common thread among most of the potters whose work I am drawn to and learn from. They all have studios tucked away in almost remote, rural surroundings. Quiet, ethereal spaces with loads of natural light and free space to work, reflect and plan their next projects.
As a city girl, I find myself bemused by my own desire to suddenly be away from the world. (If you are a DMB fan and aware of my studio playlist, you'll both note and pardon the pun) Before pottery, the thought of being in a quiet, fairly isolated place felt boring and potentially frightening to me. In some respects, it still does incite fear - but it's not a fear I'm willing to acquiesce to.
Whenever I have the opportunity to steal a glance into the private studio of an "introverted artist", I am green with envy. While I love working in a collaborative studio where I can exchange ideas and "talk shop" with peers who have become friends...I also know that I create my best work when I unplug for the social side of the collaborative space and close out the noise and energy around me so that I can hear and feel my own imagination offer ideas. In fact, sometimes I grow fairly irritable when I attempt to juggle the distraction of people entering my rented space with my need to follow an idea through to a finished work. Now, I'm working in reverse. The bustle and clamor of too many people in too small a space is no longer comforting to me as it was years ago. I can't create that way. I don't want to look out a window and see buildings. I want to look out of a window and see nothing but a sky waiting to be filled.
As I was working this weekend, a random thought popped into my head. I knew a location I wanted to consider. I won't speak to it yet...but I'm beginning to allow myself to envision what that space would look like for me. Where it would rest in the country, what I need, the things I'll want for that space to be productive and blissful.
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A science fiction writer's blog.
Not going to vote, have only read half of them so far.
rough. i like some more than others. i can list multiple votes?-The Gabble-The Skinner-Gridlinked-Polity Agenttie, big bow tie. all equally fun.the rest in bits are pretty memorable. Prador Moon on land, Shadow..the end, etc., Cowl's tor beast, Brass Man's droon and the ground vulture gophers. uh...i dont have 2 of those. how much is postage again for signed copies of Hilldiggers and Voyage? they'd be comin' to Berkeley CA.
The Skinner is my absolute favourite, and I'm proud to say I've read almost all of them :)
I've said Orbus, but if i'm honest it's the first of yours I read. I guess I shall be trying the skinner at some point. :)
I've only read two of the listed books so far, so if I voted it'd just muddy the results. FWIW, I loved the two I read (Gabble & Skinner).
I chose Brass Man for one reason... the scene where Jack Ketch turns himself into a particle accelerator...“Now I'm shitting laser Beams!”The scene mixes the techno-speak of Jack restructuring the ship with the utterly majestic scope of the gas giant and his perception of space and the pursuing ships. I wish I could see those few minutes on the big screen, not too much to ask is it?
i cant pick any favourite from the cormac series but i will opt for the first one. it introduced me to your writing and youve had me hooked ever since.
Usually the one I've just finished - they keep on getting better and better!
For me it was Line War. Several British sci-fi authors can start a great story series, but few can finish them as well as Neal. (Yes, Alastair Reynolds and Peter F Hamilton, I'm thinking of you). Line Of Polity and The Skinner are up there, but Line War was just perfect.
Still Prador Moon.http://unwritable.blogspot.com/2009/02/prador-moon.html
oh shit. Line War. dont have that one either. me need.
Dude, this is so unfair. I have read all of them but each of them has great bits! Don't make us choose. okay, the Skinner or Sable Keech. Maybe. Er... Prador Moon? Gah!
XiXiDu, I wouldn't want to put up a poll and have nobody come. That'd be humiliating.Vaude, check that list of books I have on here and email me about what ones you might want and I'll tell you the cost.Wouter, seems The Skinner might win the race.Hagelrat, The Skinner seems to be the main choice.Michael, see what I said to XiXiDu.Dave, yeah, in 3d too.paulb, yeah, good move, though Polity Agent is looking a bit sick.Afront, use your vote as a sympathy vote then!Jezcentral, yup, I wanted an ending, with a bit of a twist, and no deus ex machina.Owen, interesting choice, which demonstrates just how subjective all this stuff is.Pills4, throw something sticky at the screen and see what it lands nearest.
The Skinner it is for me.I can't say that there were any disapointments in those books for me though.
It is an odd business. I was thinking in my own blinkered way, "Brassman will piss this", and how wrong can you be?I liked the skinner, I read it after Sable Keech and Prador moon, so it made a lot of sense right off the page first read. Lot's of questions: Which book is your favourite? Do sales figures give an indication of a favoured book, that may be being bought as a word of mouth recommendation (does the poll correspond to the books sold)? Or do they generally fly off the shelves in order of publishing, with sales being progressively higher per novel as your name and novels become better known?Finally Mr Asher, following on from "Who reads my books"? what about "Why is this book my favourite"? or some such title.
Graeme, The Skinner may be the favourite here, but the Cormac books outsell it.Which is my favourite book? That's difficult to say, since I'm the manufacturer and not the consumer. Anyway, my opinion varies from month to month. Right now I'd put The Skinner, Cowl, Hilldiggers & Brass Man equally in the top slot.
Would be interesting to know if the Cormac books are popular because of the main hero or the main anti hero, albeit the whole saga is great. Mr Crane, with virtually no dialogue steals every scene. You him wrote so well. So; who were your influences for Mr Crane? He's just so easy to identify with, seems so familiar. Did you ever read 2000ad, and if you did, do you remember "Call me Kenneth" the robot from Judge Dredd?
Never read 2000 AD - I think that one's been asked before. The familiarity I think is from something of a trope in fiction, horror, fantasy, SF, which I will call 'the monster in ordinary clothes'.
Maybe a touch of Freddy too...
Stood in the SF bookstore the other day and had The Skinner in one hand and a book with both The Time Machine and The Invisible man in the other. Which do I buy? This poll made me interested in The Skinner, since it crushed the rest of the books in your poll I thought that would be a safe bet. So the classics were outgunned and went back on the shelf. Better luck next time HG Wells.Also bought two books by Jack Campbell. Great military science fiction! If you haven't read anything by that author then get a book by him quick!
The Skinner is what got me started. You universe is the only one I ever wanted to live in. Prador included. ;-)
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Sir Reg Empey has been Mayor of Belfast and I assume that the photo dates from that time.
Thankyou to Philip Ferguson for dating the photos to 1990 - 1991.
Having scanned photos from negatives it seems that this would be the opening of the Con O'Neill Bridge. But when? Who are the children?
The photos of children under 'Group 2' are from the same roll of film although they are later in the roll than these.
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Thursday, November 28, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – Residents are invited to join Mayor Mike Savage, Kelly Regan, Minister of Labour and Advanced Education and MLA for Bedford, HRM Councillors, and recreation leaders to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Bedford Hammonds-Plains Community Centre.
Saturday, November 30, 2013 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., with remarks and ribbon-cutting at 3:00 p.m. 202 Innovation Drive, Bedford
As part of the opening, residents can participate in Zumba, yoga, and dance, or unleash their creative talents and paint a miniature canvas. Demonstrations in rhythmic gymnastics, judo, and hip-hop dance will be showcased throughout the afternoon.
Guided facility tours with Recreation staff will be available to explain the different recreation programs offered at the centre.
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Boy 8-Bit’s name implies lo-fi electro skronk, but don’t be fooled: His moniker is just a relic from his youthful days making music on an Amiga. He actually produces playful, melodic dance jams that appeal to DJ impresarios from Pete Tong to Diplo. Mad Decent released the Fabric resident’s “The Suspense is Killing Me” and his new Baltic Pine EP is making waves on This Is Music. With Trouble & Bass DJs Drop the Lime, Star Eyes, and the Captain.
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Mercurial Jose Contreras threw what he described as the best game of his career by pitching seven-plus scoreless innings against his former team.
Tadahito Iguchi, the Sox's latest power hitter, hit an opposite-field home run in the fourth.
Paul Konerko provided timely insurance by hitting a homer in the ninth.
Manager Ozzie Guillen even called on closer Dustin Hermanson, who pitched despite recurring back pain, to induce pinch-hitter Bernie Williams to line out to backup first baseman Geoff Blum with two outs in the ninth and the tying and winning runs on base.
For added measure, a fan, Scott Harper, fell from the upper deck while the Yankees' Derek Jeter laid down a sacrifice bunt in the eighth. The backstop netting that protects fans sitting in the lower deck behind home plate saved the fan.
He slowly crawled on the netting to the club level, where three security officers grabbed and escorted him away.
"That's New York," said Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, who alerted home plate umpire Mike Winters to the mishap before play was ready to resume. "Anything can happen."
For Contreras (7-6), this was a statement game to the Yankees, who gave up on him less than two years after giving him a four-year, $32 million contract.
Contreras constantly kept the formidable Yankees' lineup off-balance with superb command of his split-finger fastball.
"I hope he brings the same attitude in his next start [against Minnesota on Monday]," Guillen said. "It seems like every time he pitches against a good-hitting team like Cleveland and the Cubs, he throws a tremendous game. And when he pitches against a team with more kids, he becomes wild."
Contreras walked two and hit Alex Rodriguez, but the Yankees never had two runners on base against him after the first.
"The funny thing about Contreras is that he doesn't get hit that much," Guillen said. "He hits batters, walks people and wild pitches. That's the thing that has killed him this year."
Contreras looked very comfortable facing his former team, which dealt him on July 31, 2004, to the Sox because they believed Esteban Loaiza was more seasoned for the playoff race.
Loaiza went 1-2 with an 8.50 ERA in 10 games for the Yankees and wasn't re-signed last winter.
"I'm just happy I got the team the victory because I feel I let the team down in the first half," Contreras said.
Iguchi gave Contreras a cushion with his 10th homer over the right-field wall and upstaged fellow Japanese countryman Hideki Matsui of the Yankees.
"In Japan, they only show the Yankees' games and the Mariners' games, so it [the homer] is significant," Iguchi said through his translator.
Konerko's homer off Alan Embree, however, proved just as essential for the Sox (73-39) because Rodriguez hit Cliff Politte's first pitch of the ninth over the left-field fence.
Hermanson would have started the ninth if his back had felt fine.
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Travel Advice Q & A: I want to feel the Olympic vibe while I am there. Where is the best place to go Montego Bay or Kingston?Published Jul 2, 2012
We asked our facebook fans to help answer a question submitted to us by email: Help answer question a Jamaica travel question from an email we received: I am twenty year old backpacker traveling from London to Jamaica this summer during the Olympics. I want to feel the Olympic vibe while I am there. Where is the best place to go Montego Bay or Kingston? Any suggestion on pubs I should visit to watch the Olympics with the locals?
K. Elliott - Cuddy'z SportsBar best place to be during the olympics
G. Lewis - Usain Tracks n bolts or Cuddyz
D. Downer - Margaritaville Montego Bay, Twisted kilt Montego Bay, Jamaican Bobsled Cafe Montego Bay..
M. Banks - KINGSTON. asylum. strawberry hill.
T. Toc - I would say they stay home as that is where the olympics will be held ?
A. Di Starr - Jamaica full a vibes enu...You will definitely feel the Olympic vibe no matter which parish yuh deh....
C. Farren - Montego bay
T Kastris - Go to negril...great little place for backpackers owned and operated by a Brit calledJudy's House Cottages & Rooms
....great grounds, great hospitality, and great rate!
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While everybody was skating in The Netherlands, we had the dunes of Katwijk for ourselves. We went -with the 5 of us- running as we do every Sunday morning. It was beautiful with fresh snow and absolute silence.
Didn’t find much time to write in this blog lately. Too busy with writing about my experiences of the past 10 years. I’ve got nearly 80 pages by now and still a week to go. Next week I would like to have a small booklet with about hundred pages. The week after I’ll contemplate about it in the Desert of Southern California. Jan Kortie stimulated me today to summarize the whole thing in one sentence. Just like he did with his book: ‘Your soul wants to sing’ (Jouw ziel wil zingen). I am not there yet, but 2 weeks in the desert might give me some insight.
Crossing the tipping point II is progressing well. We had a first design meeting this week and contracted the first speakers. We have made a short list of potential places where we would like to organize it and are preparing the flyer. Any suggestions for a logo?
Tomorrow we’ll have another meeting of the Health Innovation Lab. Looking forward to that! 35 professionals who want to Dive Deeply into the current healthcare system and look for true innovation. Vivium Zorggroep will host us. See for more information our dedicated website: www.healthinnovationlab.com. It’s designed by Lars Rengersen who was at De Wereld Draait Door this week with his initiative www.truienradar.nl.
Today I had lunch with Wibo Koole. He has opened a new center for mindfulness in the center of Amsterdam. Right behind the Royal Palace at the Dam. A beautiful location and close to the best apple pie of the city in Cafe Zeezicht. He is organizing a Theory U training in April and there are still a few places left. You can apply through his website: www.create2connect.nl.
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My latest single “Bun Fire” is out NOW on Project Allout Records.
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The following are the remarks made by Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra at the MetroHartford Rising Star breakfast Tuesday.
Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I want to take this moment to wish you all a truly happy new year.
A new year means that in addition to all of us being a year older, we also have a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to achieving our goals.
The last time I stood before you, our state and our country had just suffered unspeakable tragedy. So, I especially want to wish all those who I know will be healing for a long time, a new year of love and support.
Exactly one year ago, I told you several important things including that Hartford was safer; safer than it has been in 30 years. We still are and I will tell you more about that later.
But before I discuss what you can expect from my administration in 2014, I want to give you brief update on what we have done.
A lot can happen in a year.
In 2013, we lost one of my personal heroes, Mr. Nelson Mandela. Anyone who goes to prison for what they believe for 30 plus years and comes out with even greater commitment, has my unfaltering respect. so in his honor, I want to begin with something he said:
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
I can recall a time not too long ago when a lot of what I'm about to tell you seemed impossible.
First we have created approximately 362 new jobs in 2013.
That is the result of new businesses that have opened, expanded or relocated to Hartford — the result of entrepreneurs who take risks and ultimately drive the economy forward. Hartford is like most of the country where small business drives the majority of job creation.
I realize that may not seem like a lot, but jobs are hard to come by. There are cities in Connecticut and across the country that are experiencing no growth for various reasons including the economic downturn. It's not where we need to be but it's better than where we were.
We retained over 350 jobs, meaning there were companies that were considering leaving our city but we stepped in to show them the error of their ways.
This doesn't count, of course, our summer youth employment. I was just told last week that the U.S. conference of mayors has acknowledged our efforts and we're receiving an award for our summer youth program. And those jobs — critical in the development of our young people — happen because of your support and contribution. And I want to thank you for that.
We had more than 80 new businesses open this year. These include Colt Café, Trampoline Launch, Capital Grille, Foley Carriers, and innovative businesses like Make Hartford at 30 Arbor Street. Make Hartford is a co-working lab that has the equipment, infrastructure and raw materials necessary to prototype an idea. This model is part of a phenomenon that is happening in cities throughout the country and the world. Hartford as you know was once known for its innovation. If we are going to reclaim that legacy we have to try new things, and make sure we're inspiring our entrepreneurs and innovators. we have to make it easy for them come and to remain here.
2013 was absolutely huge as far as housing developments. This year alone we launched 10 new developments downtown in collaboration with CRDA including big projects like 777 Main Street, 101/111 Pearl Street, the former Sonesta Hotel, 3 Constitution Plaza,
The former Capewell horseshoe factory, 179 Allyn Street and 201 Ann Uccello Street.
I want to make very clear the city's role in making this development happen. For the large developments, my staff met with the developers early in the design process to insure that permits were ready to be issued at the financial closing. We did this work without permits being applied for and without collecting the permit fee because we recognize the importance of working cooperatively to make development happen.
That's not all we did. As many of you are aware, we recently overhauled our permitting process. One year ago, the chances of you walking into license and inspection and getting a permit the same day was 4% — today it's 52%. One year ago, the chances of you getting a permit within 30 days was 11% — today it's 84%.
And we did this because when I assumed office I made it very clear that I wanted people to know Hartford is open for business. I understood that we needed to shift our policies to make it easier for businesses to take advantage of all that Hartford has. We have more to do but the fast track of all these projects is a testament to the enormous progress we've made in just one year.
We made significant investments in our neighborhoods last year.
Last week, I announced $300,000 in new resources to help individual homeowners eliminate blight. The Hartford Restoration Project augments the more than $500,000 we have invested in anti-blight this year through our traditional housing programs.
Severely blighted structures — long time eye sores in our city such as 41-47 Wolcott Street, 52 Franklin Ave., 156 Sargeant Street and the 9 buildings that make up Horace Bushnell apartments on Vine Street — are all currently being renovated, vastly improving the quality of life for our residents.
We continue to assist first-time home buyers in projects such as the South Marshall Street homeownership corridor, Frog Hollow ownership initiative and Dutch Point town homes; and numerous other smaller developments citywide. The results are 66 new homeowners and 104 current homeowners getting assistance with maintenance and renovations.
Last year the city of Hartford invested $5 million dollars in the historic Colt factory building to spur the development of 79 additional units of housing, adding to the 50 that currently exist and are at full capacity. Construction will begin in May.
Right now, we have approximately half a billion dollars in development and rehabilitation work permitted and ready to be invested in our city. This investment includes new housing, anti-blight efforts, downtown north revitalization, the rehabilitation of our parks, school building remediation, investment in arts and culture and the city's intermodal triangle project. As the first implementation phase for the iQuilt plan, this project lays the framework to stimulate economic investment in the city.
We launched our first ever storefront revitalization project in downtown Hartford to enliven our downtown and expand commercial activity. Three businesses received free rent for 6 months, and start up cash to launch a brick and mortar store. Two out of the three are Hartford natives. We are working on replicating this model in our neighborhoods and implementing a strategy for those businesses to become permanent.
The way we do business is being dramatically reshaped by the Internet and globalization. We must be responsive to this evolution and redefine our approach to marketing our capital city to our residents, businesses and visitors. That being said, Hartford is doing well.
We had over two million people attend events in our downtown in 2013, including Winterfest and Envisionfest and we estimate that over five million people attended events in Hartford last year. Hartford's support of events such as the ING Marathon and events held at the riverfront have had an economic impact of over $20 million dollars to our city.
Hartford still remains the center for arts and culture in the region. Over $200 million is spent annually by consumers on arts and cultural events in the greater Hartford area; the majority of these events are in Hartford. Our creative economy drives business, it drives jobs and innovation and its why I am committed to growing it. We have invested over two million dollars in our one of kind jobs grant program, which has helped to create over 800 jobs since 2009. For every dollar invested by the city $3 came back in audience spending.
We recently finalized our downtown north plan and it was exactly one year ago when we opened our public safety complex right at the apex of downtown north. The vision for downtown north is to reconnect Hartford's North End to Downtown. This strategy is based on a clear development code and sustainable development policies. Incentives are clearly identified for developers to insure the type of development we want to achieve and that Hartford residents can benefit from the many jobs that will be created. This is an enormous project that will make our city more walkable, more connected, and more in line with what it should look like. And yes, there is a supermarket included in this plan.
I want to make a quick point here. As I meet with developers to discuss converting or expanding certain areas into "entertainment districts" the topic of noise and its impact on residents always comes up. It's something we're mindful of — how to achieve a balance that's not overly disruptive. That said, if we want our city to change, we have to be open to changing along with it.
2013 was big year for Hartford public schools. As you all know we are actively searching for a new superintendent, someone with advanced qualifications in the areas of curriculum planning and development, organizational management, and community relations among other skills. This individual will have the capacity to manage the complex infrastructure of an urban school system and understand clearly their role in shaping Hartford's future. We cannot minimize the impact of poverty upon education and the new superintendent will work with me on tackling this very complicated issue. This is the most important job in this city.
Now, I want to be clear, the model for Hartford public schools is based on portfolio strategies. Our commitment to school reform, and the achievements we've made over the last 3 years — that will not change.
Programs like "Hartford Promise", where through your commitment Hartford high school graduates with a "B" average or better will receive up to $20,000 toward college tuition and costs. With your continued support, that program will only get bigger and better.
Our new superintendent will drive student performance and push to give every Hartford student the high quality education they deserve. Our new superintendent will continue to solicit ideas from families and communities about school and district decisions, he/she will partner with key stakeholders to implement projects and further augment the performance based accountability for schools.
There is no issue more important than the education of our young people. Fifty two percent of our general fund is allocated toward our public schools. That doesn't include additional capital investments we're making.
In 2013, we spent millions renovating our schools. Three schools — Journalism and Media Academy formerly Weaver High, MD Fox and Global Communications the former Quirk — all received significant structural upgrades that will positively impact the way thousands of students learn. And we know learning is impacted by several factors including health, diet and exercise.
To support this idea, we partnered with the Cal Ripken Foundation and invested $4 million dollars to build Hartford's first ever synthetic athletic fields. We broke ground on the first one right in front of the new Global Academy. We did it because our kids deserve high quality sports fields; they deserve the chance to be kids, to be active. We want to remind our young people that it's not just about being on your phones or gaming. And yes, we are bringing Cal Ripken here in the spring for the opening.
And finally, public safety. A year ago I told you Hartford was safer than it has been in years.
In 2013, we had two separate 3-month time periods with no homicides — that hasn't happened in 10 years. Let me repeat that six months of last year we had no homicides. We had a rough summer, when budget cuts — that I did not support — combined with the heat became a challenge. Yet, Hartford's solvability rate is almost double what it is in comparable cities across the country. That means we're catching criminals. The message is clear. We're going to find you. We received a $1.4 million dollar COPS grant from the federal government and project longevity will kick off this year. And let me clear, shootings and aggravated assaults are not random or arbitrary acts of violence. These crimes are being committed by individuals who usually know each other. Our strategy is to focus on prevention as well as enforcement. Hartford's shooting task force is out there meeting with the most hardened criminals to engage them. And the reality is our strategy is working.
So I will reinforce what I said to you last year — Hartford is safer now than it has been in 30 years. And I plan to keep it that way.
We will continue to fight the perception with truth and numbers but I also need your help to spread these facts around.
Most of the examples I cited were external changes. But you all know real change happen internally. We made a lot of changes in city hall recently. We're not exempt from the impact of this tough economy and we took steps to address the reality of rising health and pension costs. Over the summer, I introduced a package of fiscal resolutions that included an increase in health contribution from city employees, an increase in pension contributions and the elimination of the Embers Program. Does it mean that our new generation of employees may have to work longer and contribute more for their retirement? Yes. But we have to do what's best for our city to achieve long term sustainable growth. A stable mill rate, a stable bond rating, an increase in the rainy day fund, a consistently balanced budget are all proof of my commitment to the fiscal health of our city.
We made other changes including my and everyone else's favorite topic — take home city cars. Since I took office, I cut our fleet in half. The exciting events of last summer accelerated the issue and I implemented a policy — before city council did anything — to reduce the number again. There are 7 city vehicles total for city hall and three of them are emergency DPW trucks. The rest of city vehicles exist because of union contracts and we'll address that in the next budget cycle.
We introduced new storm preparedness policies and procedures, having learned from the previous storms. We created new snow routes, we added GPS tracking to all our trucks to allow improved monitoring of streets, and we implemented training for DPW employees. Even though the last two storms weren't as severe as last year's blizzard, residents and the 65,000 people who come to Hartford everyday, have seen the difference.
And, maybe most critically, we are tackling one of Hartford's historic issues. As you may know, the council president and I set up a task force to address Hartford's inequitable tax structure. Folks on the task force are Gordon Scott, Rex Fowler, Oz Griebel, Matthew O'Connor, Timothy Sullivan. Now, let me say that if this issue were easy to solve it would have been solved already. But I want to be clear that we need the support of state legislators to get this done. But it's time to move on and make the changes we know are right for the future of this capital city.
So, yes, a lot can happen in a year. This has been a year of transformation inside and out. We are not changing. We have changed.
So what can you expect for 2014? You can expect a lot of the same accelerated changes that you've seen.
The momentum you are witnessing in Hartford is urban transformation. Many cities have undergone this type of metamorphosis. The challenge is to continue moving forward in tandem with these changes, to recognize what is a part of the natural process and not become fixated on events that may momentarily appear to contradict growth.
The next time I talk to you, we'll have a new superintendent, a new COO, a new director of finance.
The next time I talk to you, Infinity Hall will be here and you will see lots of construction. Several downtown buildings will have converted to housing, families will be living at 777 Main Street and the revitalization of downtown north will have begun. The intermodal triangle project will be over 50% complete, and a major component of the iQuilt plan — the greenwalk — with the relocated Gold Street and the new promenade along the northern edge of Bushnell Park will be complete.
We will be able to report on our new approach to marketing the lands that we have available. For the first time, we have hired a real estate broker to market Hartford and the land that is available for development. Shortly, we will launch a marketing campaign for downtown north or "Dono" as we are calling it. We will reach out to the developer community through a campaign involving media relations, social media, public relations, and event planning.
We will continue to develop a stronger line of communication with both residents and visitors alike. Marketing the assets of our 17 distinct neighborhoods is a huge priority. My team worked closely with the "Bid" and the MetroHartford Alliance on the creation and implementation of the "Hartford Has It" campaign designed to motivate city and regional residents to identify with Hartford and to feel a sense of pride and optimism about our capital city. I'm committed to getting our message out more efficiently and am happy to announce that my first city-wide newsletter is slated to be released next week.
You will see an even sharper increase in our beautification efforts. This spring we are launching our first and very aggressive citywide anti-litter campaign. We need to start treating this city just like it was our house. You wouldn't tolerate people throwing garbage in your house and we won't tolerate it in our house either.
This year we're awarding ten fifty thousand dollar contracts to minority businesses to repair our sidewalks. If you've driven around Keney Park lately you may have noticed the DPW trucks busy at work. The park needs a breath of fresh air and the city is clearing out brush and litter, and increasing visibility. New park rangers now patrol the park each day and surveillance cameras have been deployed to catch any illegal dumping. Keney Golf Course is closed for the season to enable its repair and restoration. We'll have it open in the spring of 2015. Our parks and golf courses, like many of other our natural resources have the potential to be a huge economic driver for our city.
This year you can expect some of the same creativity along with shared sacrifice that we've employed to get here. But still making the investments necessary to spur job growth, keep our city safe and keep our city competitive.
Now, I don't want to paint a picture that everything is rosy and perfect. We all know that's not true. We have a lot work to do. Change is hard and sometimes I think our city suffers from pessimism and low self-esteem. Sometimes I think we have to get out of our own way. But we're on the right track. We're fixing long-term problems. We're thinking about the future, not short term political gain. To put all these pieces together requires leadership, commitment and strategy. That's my job. That is and will be my focus.
So let me make a few more small announcements:
First, we're investing in electronic permitting software that will bring us to the modern world. It will enable applicants to apply and pay for permits and licenses and track their status online, submit plans and documents for review, and receive feedback and approvals via the Internet. This will greatly reduce the need for paper to change hands, enabling the exchange of information and the delivery of city services to be quicker, more accurate and more accountable.
Second, the tax task force will be presenting their recommendations this week. We all know that our mill rate impedes investment in the capital city. Again, if these changes were simple, they would be done already. But we cannot continue to ignore the obvious. We cannot run if we have crutches. It's time. And I will need the support of each and every one of you to push along any necessary changes. Both the council president and I support tackling this issue. We have and will continue working together on it.
Third, I expect between 1,500 and 2,000 construction jobs to come from our developments this year. We placed a mandate on developers that 25% of all construction jobs need to be Hartford residents and/or minority or women owned suppliers. We will be tracking those projects for compliance.
And finally, we will shortly announce that a major company will be relocating hundreds of jobs to the capital city in 2014.
What does that mean for us? It means more people earning livable wages, hopefully supporting themselves and their families. many families buy homes put their kids through college because they work here in the capital city. It proves what we know to be true; Hartford is the economic driver for the region.
So what is it that we're working hard for? What is this "thing" that we're aiming for?
It's simply to be a great city. The city we're supposed to be. A great city is a place to connect and feel connected. A great city is where individuals from the suburbs move to be surrounded by those who are open-minded and like them. Where people go for exposure to culture, arts, innovation and diversity. It's where young people from the suburbs want to live when they leave their parents, where they go to find jobs, education, and stimulation. A great city has solid, convenient public transportation and walkability. It is easy to get in/out of and around. a great city feels safe and is well-lit.
A great city has a range of specialized schools for children with special needs, educational institutions for alternative career choices. A great capital city has mixed housing options. It has apartments that can be shared by roommates, affordable housing, and accessible housing on the periphery of its downtown or center.
A great city is the launch pad for the next celebrity chef and complex enough to inspire authors. A great city attracts entrepreneurs, innovators, people with ambition and diverse demographics. A great capital city feels energetic, faster than the suburbs and in keeping with new technology and ideas.
Guess, what? All of those items are areas we are working on, aggressively pushing to bring forth or already exist.
With your help we will be one of the best capital cities in this country.
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|04-22-2008 05:44 PM|
I'd prefer her to be in Tomb Raider
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|04-22-2008 09:16 AM|
hot body, big tits, pretty face, horny as toad
thats about it
|04-22-2008 03:38 AM|
I don't like Angelina Jolie, and it has nothing to do with Brad Pitt.
"A River Runs Through It" is one of my favorite movies.
I just don't understand what people see in her.
|04-21-2008 04:09 PM|
But who can forget Angelina Jolie in the "Tomb Raider Edition" after seeing this I wanted a Jeep Wranlger like it was a drug......
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|04-20-2008 03:04 AM|
The Renegade (CJ5 version)
|04-20-2008 02:55 AM|
I wanted to do a YJ in the Golden Eagle stuff.
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|Smeghead||What was that cartoon with the beach buggy that had a face and talked and everything, ive been trying to remember|
|04-19-2008 08:42 PM|
|AzTJ||There was also a TJ Golden Eagle.|
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|04-19-2008 07:48 PM|
what was special at the YJ laredo edition?
my first jeep was a YJ laredo.
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|Smeghead||Any more famous Jeeps with pictures?|
|04-19-2008 07:25 PM|
|jpdocdave||how about the yj renegade there was a looker.|
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|04-19-2008 06:36 PM|
Try here: http://www.jeepforum.com/wiki/index.php/1978
Golden Eagle Package: The CJ Golden Eagle package includes tan Levi’s vinyl front bucket and rear bench seats with color keyed interior; full carpeting in brown; the Décor Group (substitutes black anodized rocker panel for chrome) and Convenience Group; tachometer and rally clock; five 8” spoked steel wheels painted gold with black accent stripes; 9-15 Tracket A-T outlined letter tires; wheellip extensions; roll bar; rear swing away spare tire carrier (CJ-7); fixed back panel and rear spare mounted (CJ-5); spare wheel lock; tan Levi’s soft top; special Golden Eagle hood decal with name lettering in gold and black; and body side, front fender and grille striping.
|04-19-2008 06:24 PM|
golden eagle, renegades, etc
just wondering about some jeep history. 2 questions that are kind of related.
whats the diffrence between some jeeps, like the X, sahara, renegade and golden eagle.
and how did the decals start? i can imagine golden eagle, renegade started from certian jeep models but theres alot of original ones espicially older jeeps, from the 80's.
i think once i get my lift and few add ons maybe id work and try to have a cosmetic theme. i really like the look of the golden eagles so im wondering any info on em. | <urn:uuid:69c71068-7767-4399-950c-cebde42f5a25> | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | http://www.wranglerforum.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=220096 | 2015-01-26T10:02:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422115860608.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124161100-00117-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.830332 | 804 |
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There's something undeniably satisfying about biting into a crispy, golden-brown Chicken Fried Steak. If the thought of frying and dealing with all that oil is a turn-off, say hello to Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak! This game-changing recipe delivers that same mouthwatering crunchy without all the fuss. Using tenderized cube steak and the magic of air frying you’ll create a delicious twist on a classic that your family will love.
Growing up in the South, chicken fried steak is a nostalgic food that brings back memories for me.
As much as I love it, I don’t love the hassle of deep frying. Luckily I can dish up all the flavors I love by making chicken fried steak in the air fryer.
The air fryer works its magic to create country fried steak in the air fryer that's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
And what's air fryer country fried steak without a rich, creamy gravy? Our recipe includes a flavorful gravy that complements the steak beautifully, enhancing the dish and ensuring every bite is a delight.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that introduces a new way of enjoying a classic dish.
With its enticing combination of crispy exterior, tender interior, and rich gravy, this Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak recipe will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation.
- Cube Steaks: You can find tenderized cube steaks at most grocery stores. If you don't see them, don't hesitate to ask the butcher. If you can’t find them, you can pound sirloin steaks thin and then use a meat mallet to tenderize them.
- Milk: Whole milk works great for this recipe, but if you happen to have it, buttermilk adds a nice zing. For the gravy, make sure that you use whole milk and not buttermilk!
- Seasonings: Salt, paprika, and garlic powder add the right pop of flavor. You can adjust the amounts to your personal liking, but I don't recommend increasing the salt because the crackers also add a lot of salty flavor to the dish. Feel free to play around with the flavors. Onion powder, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce all work well here.
- Saltine Crackers: You'll need two sleeves of crushed crackers. This works out to about 75 crackers. You can make air fryer cube steak with flour only, but the results won’t be nearly as crispy.
- Flour: Use plain all-purpose flour
- Butter: Unsalted butter is my preference, but you could use salted butter if that is what you have. Just make sure you take that into account when adding additional salt, as different brands contain different levels of salt.
Step by Step Instructions
For the full recipe with measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
For the Sauce
Tips and Tricks
- Don't skip the saltines: If you don't have saltine crackers, I recommend substituting breadcrumbs. While flour alone can be enough when pan searing (and is indeed the traditional choice), in my experience, flour alone does not give the crust we want when air frying.
- Preheat the air fryer: Make sure to preheat your air fryer before cooking for even and quicker cooking results.
- Tenderize the steak: Use a meat mallet to tenderize the cube steak, ensuring a more tender and juicy result. You can skip this if you purchase already tenderized steak.
- Use cooking spray: Lightly spray both sides of the breaded steaks with cooking spray to help achieve a crispy, golden-brown crust in the air fryer.
- Don't overcrowd: Cook the steaks in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which can lead to uneven cooking and a less crispy crust.
- Check the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the steaks have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
What's the difference between chicken-fried steak and fried steak?
Chicken-fried steak is typically made with cube steak which has been tenderized. It's then dredged in a flour (and sometimes crackers as we do here) mixture before being fried or air fried.
Fried steak, on the other hand, often uses thicker cuts of meat that are usually not tenderized. The beef is simply seasoned and dredged in flour before being fried.
What is the difference between chicken-fried steak and country-fried steak?
The difference between chicken-fried steak and country-fried steak is minimal.
Chicken-fried steak is typically made with cube steak that has been tenderized whereas country-fried steak may be slightly thicker cut and may not have been tenderized beforehand.
The primary difference between the two dishes lies in the type of gravy served alongside them.
Chicken-fried steak is typically accompanied by a creamy white gravy made from the pan drippings, milk, and flour, while country-fried steak is often served with a brown gravy made from the drippings, stock, and flour.
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- Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Liners (optional; recommended for units that stick)
- Shallow Dishes for Breading
- Rolling Pin or Meat Mallet (to crush crackers)
More Air Fryer Recipes to Try
- For a quick and easy meal that never gets old, give these air fryer tuna steaks a try.
- When you are craving a hearty sandwich, this air fryer reuben is sure to hit the spot.
- This crispy keto air fryer chicken breast is so good that it is hard to believe that is is low carb and gluten-free!
- Air fryer chicken empanadas work well as a hearty appetizer or main course.
30-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak
- Air Fryer
- 1 ½ pounds cube steaks tenderized
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 sleeves crushed saltine crackers
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted buter
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Place the cube steaks in a shallow dish.
- In a large measuring cup, combine with milk, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Pour the mixture over the steaks and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight.
- Combine the finely crushed saltine crackers and flour in a shallow dish.
- Remove the steaks from the milk mixture and cover with the cracker mixture, pressing with your fingers to help the coating adhere. Repeat with the remaining steaks.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350° F.
- Cook the steaks in a single layer for 12 to 16 minutes, until the meat reaches 160° F and the exterior is brown and crisp.
- While the steaks are cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour, and whisk until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the milk, a little at a time, until it is fully incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. | <urn:uuid:976a415a-2bb0-4b54-afe3-f8f5562f881d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wendypolisi.com/air-fryer-chicken-fried-steak/ | 2023-09-28T21:58:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510454.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928194838-20230928224838-00837.warc.gz | en | 0.910532 | 1,608 |
Seminar I: Introduction
This session will begin with an outline of the course and of the various types
of textual source for the study of medieval society. The seminar will go on to
examine the crucial role which the sub-disciplines of palaeography (the study
of writing and scripts) and codicology (the study of books and their construction)
play in medieval history. The script, the book’s construction and its afterlife
(its history and travels with and from one owner to another) can all hold vital
evidence for understanding the purpose, uses and agency of the texts which they
contain. Many manuscripts are the products of complex processes of manufacture,
involving several scribes and various ‘campaigns’ of activity,
sometimes stretching across decades and even centuries. Indeed, it is a common
experience to find that manuscripts are ‘unfinished’, especially
when it comes to their illuminated initials and other elements of the artistic
scheme. It is important to understand how these details combine to provide useful
Topics for Discussion (or rather, to be discussed throughout the course)
- The range and variety of textual materials for pursuit of medieval history.
- The problem of their relationship to their Greco-Roman ancestors.
- The importance of books and documents as historical and cultural artefacts
as opposed to their role as containers and conveyers of texts.
- The characteristics peculiar to documents transmitted in manuscripts, and
the problems which they present for the historian of the Middle Ages. What
should the historian watch out for when confronted with a manuscript?
- The ways in which medieval texts are transformed when they are edited by
modern scholars and converted from their manuscript form(s) into the forms
in which they are to be found in printed books. To what extent can
historians trust the printed versions of medieval texts? How do modern ‘critical’ editions
try to give their readers a full impression of the manuscript evidence?
Useful Preliminary Reading
- Backhouse, J., The Illuminated Manuscript (Oxford, 1979). 7VSR. Ask at enquiries.
- Bischoff, B., Latin Palaeography: Antiquity and the
Middle Ages, trs. D. Ó Cróinin and D. Ganz (Cambridge, 1990). Worth purchasing. For Bischoff's guide to some of the most commonly used abbreviations, see
- Brown, M. P., A Guide to Western Historical Scripts from Antiquity to 1600 (London, 1991). VSE.
- Clanchy, M. T., From Memory to Written Record: England, 1066–1307 (1st edn, Oxford, 1979; 2nd edn, Oxford, 1993; 3rd edn, Oxford, 2013), esp. pt 1, ‘The Making of Records’. The library has the 2nd edn at MVE.I.
- Clemens, R., and T. Graham, Introduction to Manuscript Studies (Ithaca, NY, 2007). VSR.B+
- Glenn, J. (ed.), The Middle Ages in Texts and Texture: Reflections on Medieval Sources (Toronto, 2011). MB.
- Grafton, A., What Was History? The Art of History in Early Modern Europe (Cambridge, 2007). MC.I. For the purpose of discovering what is distinctive about medieval historical writing, it is useful to know about what is supposed to have come later, during the Renaissance.
- Pearson, D., Books as History: The Importance of Books Beyond their Texts (London,
2008). ZC3. A stirring defence of the need to preserve libraries as historical monuments, this study is
an excellent introduction to the importance of books as physical artefacts, even though it focuses on their history since the invention of printing in the fifteenth century. The illustrations are particularly fine: note esp. pp. 21–25.
- Roger, R., ‘Historiography’, in F. A. C. Mantello and A. G. Rigg (eds), Medieval Latin: An Introduction and Bibliographical Guide (Washington, DC, 1996), pp. 639–49. XHM. One of many excellent essays in this useful handbook.
- Rosenthal, J. T. (ed.), Understanding Medieval Primary Sources: Using Historical Sources to Discover Medieval Europe, Routledge Guides to Using Historical Sources (London, 2012). MB.
- Southern, R. W., ‘Aspects of the European Tradition of
Historical Writing’, Transactions of the Royal Historical Society,
5th ser., 20 (1970), 173–96; 21 (1971), 159–79; 22 (1972), 159–80; 23 (1973),
243–63; now reprinted in idem, History and Historians: Selected
Papers, ed. R. J. Bartlett (Oxford, 2004), pp. 11–83.
Some Helpful Guides to the Classical Background
- Blockley, R. C., The Fragmentary
Classicising Historians of the Later Roman Empire: Eunapius, Olympiorodus,
Priscus and Malchus, 2 vols., ARCA Classical and Medieval Texts, Papers
and Monographs, 6 and 10 (Liverpool, 1981–3). Vol.2 contains text,
translation and historiographical notes. XFHC.
- Bowersock, G. W., P. R. L. Brown and O. Grabar (eds), Late Antiquity: A Guide to the Postclassical World (Cambridge, MA, 1999). Has a few useful essays, e.g. A. Cameron, ‘Remaking the Past’ (pp. 1–20).
- Breisach, E., Historiography: Ancient, Medieval and
Modern (Chicago, 1983).A good general survey
of different species of historical writing.
- Burrow, J. W., A History of Histories: Epics, Chronicles, Romances and Inquiries from Herodotus and Thucydides to the Twentieth Century (Harmondsworth, 2009). Stands a long way back from the evidence, but a useful point of entry.
- Grafton, A., G. W. Most, and S. (eds), The Classical Tradition (Cambridge, MA, 2010). This encyclopaedia is full of useful essays, even though many vault the Middle Ages as though the classical tradition ceased to have any influence for the thousand years between Antiquity and the Renaissance!
- Kraus, C. S., and A. J. Woodman, Latin Historians,
Greece and Rome New Surveys in the Classics 27 (Oxford, 1997). XIH. An excellent
brief introduction to the major Roman historians.
- Marincola, J. (ed.), A Companion to Greek and Roman Historiography, Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World (Oxford, 2007).
- Marincola, J., Authority and Tradition in Ancient Historiography (Cambridge, 2003). ACLS Humanities E-Book.
- Marincola, J., Greek Historians, Greece and Rome
New Surveys in the Classics 31 (Oxford, 2001). XIH.
- Mehl, A., Roman Historiography, Blackwell Introductions
to the Classical World (Oxford, 2007). On order.
- Potter, D. S., Literary Texts and the Roman Historian (London, 1999).
- Samuel, A. E., Greek and Roman Chronology: Calendars
and Years in Classical Antiquity, Handbuch der Altertumswissenschaft
I.17 (Munich, 1972). XD.
- Wallace-Hadrill, A., Suetonius: The Scholar and his Caesars (London,
- Wiseman, T. P., ‘Introduction: Classical Historiography’,
in C. Holdsworth and T. P. Wiseman (ed.), The Inheritance of Historiography
350-900, Exeter Studies in History 12 (Exeter,
1986), pp. 1–6. L43.
- Wiseman, T. P., Clio’s Cosmetics: Three Studies in
Greco-Roman Literature (Leicester, 1979). XDK. Pages 3–53 are fundamental
for anyone interested in rhetorical historiography.
- Woodman, A. J., Rhetoric in Classical Historiography:
Four Studies (London, 1988). XDS.
- Woods, D., ‘Late Antique Historiography: A Brief History of Time’,
in P. Rousseau (ed.), A Companion to Late Antiquity, Blackwell
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The Obama administration had offered $2 billion to Florida to help build the railway, which was a signature of the president’s high-speed rail initiative. Mr. Scott rejected the funds amid concerns about the plan’s viability and the potential for cost overruns.
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October 5, 1996
…..for many weeks before the birth
Jay fears that Meriam will yell at him and call him an asshole during the delivery….like in the movies.
2:20 PM – Thursday Oct 3, 1996
Meriam tells a co-worker that she thinks she is going to have the baby soon.
Meriam has her regularly scheduled doctor’s visit to check on the status of her pregnancy. Her due date is still twelve days away; Oct. 15th. The doctor performs an internal and informs Meriam that the baby may be breach. The doctor wants Meriam to make sure she informs the attending physician if she goes into labor so that they can do an ultrasound to find out if the baby is indeed breach. If the baby is breach the delivery may have to be done cesarean.
Meriam tells Jay the news. Jay is concerned but ignorant.
Jay goes out with his friend Tim Murphy to dinner. Meriam watches Must-See-TV.
2:50 AM – Friday Oct 4, 1996
Contraction numero-uno! A mild contraction lasting about 20-30 seconds. Meriam wakes up. Goes back to sleep.
Contraction numero-dos! Another mild contraction. Meriam wakes up. Is this it?
The third contraction this hour. Meriam wakes Jay. Jay is concerned but ignorant. This is the beginning of a 23 hour ordeal. From now until the baby is delivered Meriam does not miss a contraction. In the next hour or so the contractions go from 3 an hour to 12 an hour (or one every five minutes). The contractions start becoming more pronounced. Jay groggily asks what date it is. Is today the fourth? Was yesterday the fourth? Oh my God. Please let today be the fourth.
Contractions have been coming at regular five minute intervals for about an hour. Jay feels that we should call the Doctor just to be safe. Wants to err on the side of conservatism because of the potential for breach birth. We call the Doctor.
Doctor calls back, asks a bunch of questions. We tell him that we think the baby is breach and ask if we can come into the hospital to get the ultrasound. He says we should come in.
We arrive at the hospital and are asked to wait in the pre-admittance room. We wait about five minutes and a nurse comes in and straps Meriam to a fetal monitor. The monitor shows that the baby’s heart beat is strong and steady at about 170 beats per minute. The sound of the heart is something that we will become very accustomed to. Its a good sound.
We wait about ten more minutes and Doctor Bruce Laminica comes in. He is the doctor on call. He does the ultrasound and discovers that the baby’s head is in exactly the right position – down. Jay looks over the doctor’s shoulder and see what he thinks is a penis (later to be proven wrong – the nurse thinks it was probably the umbilical cord). Jay thinks he’s having a son. He doesn’t tell Meriam so as not to ruin the surprise. The doctor does an internal and pronounces Meriam 1.5 cm dilated (the ultimate goal is 10 cm). He tells us not to worry about the breach birth but that we should go home and call back when the contractions become much stronger and more frequent. Meriam and Jay are both disappointed, at least Jay is. He had been thinking on the way up to the hospital “This ain’t so bad”. Little did he realize that Meriam was only just beginning.
They arrive back home from the hospital. Meriam walks the newly painted and wallpapered hallways for the next seven and half hours.
Jay calls Richard, letting him know that Meriam has probably gone into labor. Richard tells Jay to take the day off.
Jay calls his mom letting her know what’s happening. He tells his mom that he wants more than anything for the baby (Jay thinks baby boy) to be born today. It would be a living memorial to his brother Jimmy who was killed in a car accident ten years and four days ago. The fourth of October is Jimmy’s birthday. His mother cried. The baby boy’s name would have been Alexander James. Jay thought it would be fitting.
Meriam has been contracting (and watching TV – Regis and Cathy Lee) for six or seven hours. She can’t lay down. The one time she tried she threw up on Jay’s pillow and Jay’s side of the bed. Jay cleaned it up without even complaining. The most poignant demonstration of his love in seven years since he didn’t get upset with her when she got his car stolen. Meriam calls the doctor hoping he will tell her to come to the hospital. The nurse asks if Meriam can walk while she’s having a contraction. Meriam says yes. Nurse says “Your probably not ready yet, but you can come in if you want”. We go to the hospital.
After waiting in the pre-admittance room again with the heart monitor on (still pumping!) Doctor Zamora comes in. Doctor Zamora is rough-edged. Probably about 45 years old. He has a joking manner but his jokes are harsh. If you ask a stupid question he gives a smart-aleck answer. I felt (and I think Meriam agreed) that he was hard to take at first, but over the next twelve hours we found him to be a nice caring person. He was very supportive to Meriam in the moment of truth when the baby was coming out. Ultimatly, that was all that mattered.
Doctor Zamora did his first of many internals that day. He pronounces Meriam 1.5 cm dilated. Dissapointment! At least that’s what Jay felt. He had been thinking on the way up to the hospital “This ain’t so bad”. We packed our bags and took the ten minute trip back home for the second time this glorious day. The doctor told us to come back around 5:30 PM.
Meriam has been contracting all day. She is about at the end of her rope. We decide to go back to the hospital. Jay has to finish putting together the bassinet before they leave.
3 cm. The doctor tells us to either go back home or walk the halls of the Danbury hospital for an hour and then come back. We decide to walk the halls, having walked the halls at home enough for one day. We find a quiet unused area of the hospital with a small waiting room with a TV. Jay watches baseball as Meriam paces, contracts and lets the baby drop down into place. Emily waits patiently, her heart beating strongly.
7:30 – 8:30 PM
We return to the labour and delivery area of the hospital. We are escorted into a large birthing room. Meriam is put into bed. Her contractions have become very strong. They are about three to four minutes apart lasting almost a minute. Our nurse’s name is Mary Ellen. She is very kind. Probably about thirty years old. She helps Meriam into bed and gets an IV started. She says that the IV has to be administered before they can give Meriam any pain medicine. Doctor Zamora (or as I have started calling him Doctor Internal) comes in and announces 4 cm and the baby is at a -2 station. This means that the baby’s head has not moved all the way down into it’s proper position. The doctor expresses a little bit of concern for the position of the baby, saying that about 20% of baby’s who are in a similar position need to be taken cesarean.
The doctor says that he will administer an epidoral when Meriam is 5 cm dilated. The nurse says that by the time the IV is completed Meriam should be ready. Jay tries to help Meriam through her contractions as best he can (which involves repeatedly saying “It will be OK. It’s almost over” and holding her arm). Meriam is screaming. Meriam is pleading for it to end. The nurse is very kind.
Emily is expressing herself wonderfully with the help of the fetal monitor. Her heartbeat is staying pretty steady through the contractions which the nurse tells us is a sign that she has not really moved into the birth canal yet. But everything is going fine.
Meriam is at the absolute peak of her pain. Doctor Internal announce 6 cm. It’s time to administer the pain medication. Meriam audibly smiles. The doctor has Meriam role over on her side and sticks a catheter into her spine. He then runs a tube up over her shoulder. At the end of this tube is a place for him to insert the medicine. Meriam’s contractions are frequent, long and powerful. She is very tired. Crying for relief. The doctor administers the epidoral and within minutes Meriam has stopped feeling the contraction except for a slight pressure. She is very pleased.
I am concerned that the epidoral will slow the labor and that we will miss 12:00. Meriam’s pain disappears. Looking at the monitor it appears that the strength and frequency of the contractions have subsided, but the nurse says otherwise. Meriam is able to rest a little bit. She does not like the feeling that the epidoral is giving her as far as her legs are concerned. She can’t feel her legs. She has a slight fear that she won’t be able to move them again, but at least the pain is gone. Meriam lays quietly for the first time in 17 hours. Jay read a book.
Meriam asks for and receives another dose of medicine. 7 cm.
Mary Ellen (the nurse) ends her shift. She is replaced with another nurse called Marie.
Meriam asks for and receives another dose of medicine. 8 cm on one side, 7 on the other? Is that what I heard the doctor say? It didn’t make much sense to me but then I’ve never really looked all that closely.
I can tell that Emily is going to be cute just from her heart beat. It’s got a cute rhythm.
Marie, the new nurse, is just as kind and helpful as the previous nurse. She tells us that once we start pushing we might be pushing for two or three hours.
12:00 PM – Saturday Oct 5, 1996
Chance for a memorial passes. Not a problem. Wish it could have happened but doesn’t matter.
Doctor Internal announces that Meriam is at 10 cm. It’s time to push. Meriam asks for and is denied another dose of medicine. She is starting to feel the contractions again. Jay is beside Meriam’s bed, holding her arm and the back of her neck. The nurse instructs Meriam to pull her legs apart at the knees to open her vagina as wide as possible and push down into her rectum.
The doctor comes in for the first few pushes and instructs Meriam on how to do it correctly. Meriam pushes. It smells funny. The nurse says “Push, push, push, push, push, push, push.” The first five or six pushes (about three or four minutes apart) are probably not all that effective. Meriam has to learn how to push. She is a quick study.
Meriam is really getting the hang of pushing. She says it is very painful but it’s infinitely better than a contraction without pushing. I can see that something is happening because the baby’s heart beat goes down almost to nothing when Meriam is pushing. I can also start to see that the area just above Meriam’s pubic hair is starting to rise up. Before this time this area was flat. Her stomach was puffed out about fifteen inches in front of her but this area was flat. I could see that something was changing.
In the only incident of Meriam expressing anger at Jay she says “Do you mind you asshole! I’m busting my butt and your falling asleep.” This after Jay yawns in her face during a particularly strong contraction.
The nurse says that Meriam is doing very well. She is now at about a +2 station which means the baby has moved very well down the birth canal. I can see that the area above Meriam’s public hair is starting to rise up. Meriam is really pushing hard. She is getting four and sometimes five pushes for each contraction. The nurse says this is really great. The nurse shows me the top of Emily’s head. I cried.
Doctor Zamora says “I think we can have this baby out in two or three more pushes”. A couple of other nurses and Doctor Zamora’s assistant come into the room. A large machine is rolled out of a closet. Doctor Zamora starts to put on his surgical scrubs and surgical gloves. He doesn’t quite finish.
Meriam is getting a contraction. The baby’s heart stops. The top of the baby’s head starts coming out. The nurse is trying to help the doctor get his gown and gloves on. The top of the baby’s head is sticking out of Meriam by two or three inches. It’s the size and shape of a child’s toy football. It’s all red and blue.
The doctor pulls on the baby’s head and then says “The head is born”. I’m blubber “Oh my God”. Meriam is screaming “Get it out! Get it out!”. The doctor twists the baby’s head to see it’s face and uses a syringe to clean out it’s nose and mouth. This baby is not breathing. Its quiet except for Meriam screaming, but there doesn’t seem to be any life in the baby. The doctor reaches in and pushes the baby’s shoulders together.
Plop! Out pops the whole baby. Her skin is an ugly worm-like white. They clamp off the cord. The assistant hands me a scissors to cut the cord. It takes a few second to register and then I say “No. No.”. The assistant cuts the cord. Meriam is crying. The baby is starting to change color to red. Nurse says “It’s a girl”. I thought it was a boy. More than OK. I wanted a girl anyway.
The rest of that night….
A lot of sewing and blood and afterbirth and measurements and baths and diapers and very little sleep. We are moved over into our room about 5:30 AM. Meriam is doing fine. The baby is doing fine. The cot I get to sleep on is not.
The next two days….
The following people came to visit (in order of appearance): Richard, Laura, Jack, Sarah, Mary, Karl, Peter, Megan, Iraj (Bubba), Lucik, Grammy and Grandpa. Meriam is doing very good. Not feeling a lot of pain. Tired. Thinner. Baby is doing very well. Everything is checking out fine.
Every single person who has seen her says “She’s very cute”. Meriam and I determine that even discounting for the fact that we are her parents it’s true. One nurse sees her and does not remark on her cuteness. Jay attributes this failure to some personal family problem in the nurse’s life. Hospital food is really bad. We order out pizza. Baby doesn’t like pizza. Eats colostrum instead. Seems satisfied. Jay prays that she stays that way forever. | <urn:uuid:c2fea784-77af-4954-a47f-77d997625697> | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | http://stonylanepress.org/the-birth-of-emily-marie-rush/ | 2019-02-21T08:26:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247503249.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20190221071502-20190221093502-00099.warc.gz | en | 0.970233 | 3,340 |
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When you’re looking to build an amp on a budget, one of the hardest pills to swallow is the cost of a suitable power transformer. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a cheap alternative you could pull from the scrap heap?
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Like most things in life, I never want one of anything. One computer, one guitar, one motorcycle… No, I want that British chime. I want that pentodey grind. I want a Vox. So I built one!
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One day I dug through my pile of salvaged transformers and came across an interesting little piece. It’s an inter-stage percussion transformer from a Hammond M3 organ, part A0-24113-0. It is listed as T5 in the AO67, M100, and other circuits. It’s about 1.5″ x 2″, not very big. Hammond used it as an inter-stage signal transformer that also coupled in a low-impedance signal on a third winding. Everyone who has ever scrapped a Hammond organ has one of these sitting around, so there are plenty of them out there for cheap or free. I fed it a little AC...
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Kayt Sukel masturbated for a fMRI:
Over 30 areas of my brain are activated as I move from start to finish, including those involved in touch, memory, reward and even pain. As [researcher Barry] Komisaruk expected, the imagined clitoral touches and Kegel exercises activated the same brain areas as real ones, albeit with somewhat less blood flow. The [prefrontal cortex], however, showed more activation when touches and pelvic squeezes were imagined compared with those that were real. He suggests this heightened activation may reflect imagination or fantasy, or perhaps some cognitive process that helps manage so called "top-down" control – the direct regulation by the brain of physiological functions – of our own pleasure.
(Image: Kayt Sukel's brain at the moment of orgasm. "You can see from the extent of activity that an orgasm is a whole-brain experience. Activation in the prefrontal cortex (A) is clearly visible, as well as activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (B), thought to be involved in the experience of pain.") | <urn:uuid:27b68609-3321-496f-b11c-43e3785a6f7a> | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | http://dish.andrewsullivan.com/2011/05/21/this-is-your-brain-on-an-orgasm/ | 2016-07-28T04:52:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257827791.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071027-00121-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.963625 | 223 |
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Ever since they first popped up in 2008, mirrorless cameras have demanded attention, if not giddiness, from photo enthusiasts. By stuffing DSLR-size sensors into smaller bodies, they promised to usher in an era of no-compromise cameras. And while the first wave of devices were definitely works in progress, the latest batch proves that the field is finally maturing. Here's a look at the latest models.More
You lose a lot when you ditch a camera's mirror system—and we're not just talking about ounces and inches.
To make a mirrorless camera, you basically start with a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera and cut out its mirror box. This component sits behind the lens and angles a mirror to give users a view from a top-mounted eyepiece, into the guts of the camera, and out through the lens. With most DSLRs, the shutter button causes a spring-loaded mirror to snap up, allowing light to hit the sensor behind it. But because the mirror reflects actual light, it allows a DSLR to see a reflection of the real world through the lens, and not a digital simulacrum, as with point-and-shoots. Because mirrorless cameras ditch the mirror, they lose this real-world view.
Since Olympus's PEN E-P1 launched the category in late 2008, several other companies have released their designs. By now, the manufacturers have all released multiple generations of cameras, lenses and accessories. For this roundup, we chose five of the latest models, and evaluated them based on interface, design, specs, picture quality, and the lenses and accessories available.
Price: $599 bundled with a 14-42 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
Olympus impressed hobbyists and (even some professional photographers) with its little digital PEN E-P1 in 2008. The E-P1's retro style gave it street cred. It was cute, but still respectable; small, but powerful. It was kind of like the Mini Cooper of cameras. Successive generations have hewn closely to that mold. The decision has served the E-PL2, the latest PEN, well.
Olympus and Panasonic make the four-thirds system of cameras that use 4/3-inch sensors. They teamed up again to produce the micro four-thirds system of mirrorless cameras with the same size sensor. The cameras have been so popular that the name, like those of Kleenex, Coke and Chapstick before it, has nearly become synonymous with the entire field of mirrorless cameras.
Design and Interface: The E-PL2 has a plastic body with a sturdy feel. A slight protrusion on the right side provides a firmer grip (for right-handed shooters). Ten buttons and two dials are plenty to work with—once you get the hang of the interface, changing settings is a snap.
Sensor: 4/3-inch (17.3 mm x 13 mm) live MOS; 12.3 megapixels. The focal-length multiplier is 2, so, you double the focal length to get the equivalent to a 35 mm film camera. For example, the PEN's 17 mm pancake lens has the same field of view as a 34 mm lens would have on a full-framed film camera. The upshot is that you get less out of wide-angle shots, but more out of telephoto shots.
Image Stabilization: In-camera sensor-shift stabilization. Three settings allow for full stabilization or only vertical or horizontal stabilization. Try setting the vertical stabilization, then lower the shutter speed and pan the camera in line with a moving subject while you snap the picture to capture a sharp subject in front of a background blurred with movement.
Settings: There are "art" and "scene" settings that allow for more than two dozen effects. Try "grainy black and white" to make anything look old-timey, or "soft focus" to put a rosy glow around things that look prettier when you squint (think: the fuzzy Barbara Walters lens).
Flash: A built-in flash is included, as well as a hot shoe to attach an external flash. The hot shoe takes the PEN's exclusive FL-14 flash and other compatible Olympus and third-party flashes.
Lenses: Olympus and Panasonic make small-profile lenses for the micro four-thirds system and, with adapters, the entire range of several dozen four-thirds lenses are also available to these cameras. But wait, there's more: Other adapters allow the PEN to take Leica lenses, Sigma and other third-party lenses, too.
Unlike other brands, the four-thirds adapter is not "dumb," meaning that the lens interacts with the camera and, in most cases, the autofocus continues to work. With the E-PL2, Olympus also introduced fisheye and macro-lens add-ons, and two new "silent-focus" lenses that have internal focusing mechanisms that are quiet to avoid disrupting the audio aspect of a video shot. The kit lenses, even the new silent ones, can have aggravating autofocus glitches, such as an inability to always stay on their targets.
Accessories: Among the toys available are a line-up of external flashes, off-shoe cords for fancy flash photography, lens filters, a microphone adapter for good audio on videos, a Bluetooth-enabled device that sends photos to your phone and a fascinating pair of LEDs on flexible tentacles for lighting macro photography shots.
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Dynamic new wave trio, which got started in the early ’80s. This 7″ is their only full presence on vinyl. They participated in “OUTSIDERS” compilation too. They even performed live in England at that time but the circumstances were not favourable and upon their return to Greece they split up.
Rockabilly band from the oldest and more consistent group of this kind of music in Greece arranging the classic cover version “WIPEOUT”. It’s their first presence on vinyl with 3 songs. One more record (sung in English) followed and then the band split up.
It’s their first LP. They had female vocals with English lyrics with many intense influences from the British scene of ’80s. It contained 6 songs. Later the singer left the band and the band with male vocals released one more record in their own label and split up.
WOR 004 MLP THE LIGHT AND ITS SHADOW-S/T (SOLD OUT) / 1986
Solo work by George Karanikolas (guitarist of LAST DRIVE, one of the most famous Greek bands), later formed a band called BLACKMAIL. Two more members of L.D. participate in this record. Psychedelic sounds with exceptional Greek lyrics. One of the top releases of the label.
WOR 005 PANX ROMANA – BOYS IN ARMS LP (SOLD OUT) – CD / 1987
Their first record. They started in 1982 and participated in historic punk compilation “DISTURBANCE OF PUBLIC TRANQUILITY” 1984. In early 1987 they record 13 songs for this record which are classic for punk scene in Greece. This record contains 2 cover versions songs of SEX PISTOLS & 999.
WOR 006 STRESS – THE SOUND OF INSECURITY LP (SOLD OUT) / 1987
One of the oldest and most important bands in Greek punk scene. A strictly limited re-issue (290 copies) one of the most classic punk records. The band itself first released it in 300 copies in 1985.
This band started in the early ’80s. Here is their 3rd record, which is at the same time their masterpiece! Having left behind their experimentations of the past they record this LP. A garage-punk sound, with great acceptance abroad too, led them to 2 great concerts in Vienna, Austria! In first 1000 copies there was a bonus 7″ with 2 unreleased tracks.
A compilation with 12 previously unreleased tracks by: PANX ROMANA, VILLA 21, MELTING ASHES, SCORIA, NEW ROSE, BRUSH, FEEDBACKING THE GRASS, HIP T.WAH, TRIPMAKERS, GROUPIES, DREAMRUNNERS, FLOWERS OF ROMANCE. Many of the bands left their music mark only through this record. The whole spectrum of hard-edged sound is featured here, from punk to surf! 11 songs with English lyrics, 1 with Greek lyrics, one of the rarest Greek records of ’80s.
A short-lived band with ex-members of HEADLEADERS. 80s Australian rock sounds, this was their first and only release. Following the release of the record they gave many concerts but soon many members changed and finally they split up.
WOR 010 SLOW MOTION – THIS…. LP (SOLD OUT ) -CD / 1988
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CNN reports that the previous record came during the 2014-2015 season, when it lasted 20 weeks.
The AP reports that in the beginning, the number of hospitalizations remained low, as the spreading flu strain was one that’s more easily controlled by vaccines.
However, by February, a new strain had begun, leading to additional illnesses and hospitalizations since it is “not well matched” with the vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control’s Lynnette Brammer told the AP.
Despite the length of the season, the statistics still pale in comparison to the brutal 2017-2018 19-week season, according to the CDC.
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Though it’s not my usual fare (indeed, had it not been for TMMI, I doubt I would ever have built it…) I have so say that I’m really enjoying this little ambulance and the possibilities that is offering in terms of detail, and finish.
With the news breaking yesterday that Tamiya are going to release a brand-new 1/48 F-35A (an update on which you can read here) I didn’t really have the chance to wrap up this week’s shenanigans, so thought I’d better do it this morning!
I mentioned earlier this week that my focus over much of October would centre on the latest addition to my Century Series collection (Monogram’s F-100D) as well as the new Airfix K2Y Ambulance, a recent addition to their 1/35 range of WWII vehicles. Both of these builds are now in train, so I feel it’s okay to talk a little about them here, even if the discussion around the ambulance is abridged somewhat by its ‘review kit’ status.
MONOGRAM F-100D SUPER SABRE: WORK BEGINS…
The week began with that F-100. Having already cleared its completion for a feature in an imminent edition of Model Airplane International magazine (done so, in case Brett wanted something else and I had to shelve the F-100 until his replacement choice was complete) I tackled some of the sub-assembly work. Being rather more traditional in places than its forbears, I could at least deal with items such as the interior parts, cockpit, wings, tanks and underwing stores and then give some thought to the fuselage breakdown and the tricky lateral seam that I discussed in the Century Series update penned earlier this week.
In the main, I was rather impressed with the fit of the parts, with only the awful silver plastic that the kit was moulded in, giving me cause for concern. The kit that sits on my bench was kindly gifted to me by my good friend Mike Reeves (he of Phase Hangar Resin Accessories) and as such, replicates one of the Thunderbirds jets. This being the case, it differed from the other two kits in my collection, one of which is moulded in dark green, the other in pale grey.
“So, my dear boy, why not use them instead?”
Well, simply put, I started both and they are not quite what I wanted for the feature, so using a clean slate to hopefully prepare this latest feast of jetty goodness, seemed like a good idea! But I can’t get past that plastic. I’ve never been a fan of silver plastic in any kit – as indeed have I not, black plastic for similar reasons – but in this one, the issues seem to be particularly egregious thanks to it’s overwhelming sheen you can see in the image below.
The parts are like mirrors, so it’s almost impossible to see if I’ve cleaned up edges, burrs and seams. Rubbing the parts down with Scotchbrite as above, has helped dull everything a little, but even with that preparatory step, frustrations remain. I’ll not really know how successful my clean-up has been until I apply some paint to the model, so in the meantime I’ll just have to put up and shut up and get on with things I can deal with, rather than worrying about things I can’t!
Parts prep aside, I will split the wing as discussed in that previous update, as will I, look at finishing the jet in sprayed aluminium lacquer rather that it being ‘natural metal’. Misgivings still persist in terms of the decals though, the quality of the Microscale sheet I’d planned to use, still not reassuring me enough to travel the path I’d initially considered. I may change my mind, but it’s looking more likely that I’ll build a Vietnam-era machine instead, Furball’s superb set of decals being my more than adequate fallback position, if Toliver’s ‘Triple Zilch’ doesn’t make it to the finishing line.
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AIRFIX 1/35 K2Y AMBULANCE: INITIAL THOUGHTS…
Having begun the week with thoughts of aggressive, supersonic fighter bombers, I ended it with a rather more pedestrian subject in the form of Airfix’s K2Y Ambulance, or rather more pithily: their Katy.
Announced some time ago and then held up thanks to such trifling matters as a global pandemic, this new kit is something that I’m building for an in-depth feature in Tamiya Model Magazine International. As such, I can’t really discuss it in detail here, but a few thoughts won’t do any harm, the rest of my appraisal and build being seen in the December 2022 edition of that magazine.
This is a very nice kit! Though it’s not my usual fare (indeed, had it not been for TMMI, I doubt I would ever have built it…) I have so say that I’m really enjoying this little ambulance and the possibilities that is offering in terms of detail, and finish. Detail is really well-done, moulding quality superb and in the main, the kit fits well and is easy to build. Sure, there are some, shall we say, interesting steps within the instructions that seem destined to make like harder rather than simplifying the process, but so far, so good.
As it stands, the model is completely built and everything is ready to paint. The kit includes decals that allow you to build four different machines, two in overall green, one in a ‘Caunter’ scheme and the final one in overall pale sand. Though I like the idea of the two North African vehicles, I really wanted to create a little vignette and as I have no figures from that theatre of operations and do have from Northern Europe, I consigned those to the ‘what might have been’ pile and decided on a late-war Katy bedecked in lots and I mean lots, of Red Cross markings.
In terms of finish, I’m planning to push the colours and details on this model much as I did with the Archer that you saw earlier this year. With thoughts of that little vignette in mind, I might once again paint it with a single point of light as the focus, pushing the highlights and shadows along the way as seen in my completed Archer diorama, below. It might not make too much sense to see the vehicle on its own like this, but hopefully my approach will come together as the surroundings are completed. All I can say is that I hope this works, as this model has to be finished by the 11th of this month, so that doesn’t give me much time for things to go wrong…
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The Royal Tandoori Restaurant, in High Street, was inspected on November 8.
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Officials who visited the Royal Tandoori concluded that improvement were necessary in the areas of hygienic food handling and the cleanliness and conditions.
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Passage Into the Panhandle – Part 2
A Tale of Two Towns
Part 1 of this article, published in our January/February 2019 issue, focused on Priest Lake, the Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge and more. In this article, we head farther south in the Panhandle.
If you squared up the Idaho towns of Wallace and Coeur d’Alene in a beauty contest, you’d be hard pressed to pick a winner. Both are stunners but in very different ways.
The modest mountain town of Wallace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means nearly every building is a gem. The town is made even more picturesque by a steep backdrop of pines.
Fifty miles away is upscale Coeur d’Alene, located on the shore of its namesake lake. Considerably larger than Wallace, the city attracts visitors from around the world drawn to the posh Coeur d’Alene Resort with its famous floating golf green and the town’s thriving cultural, dining, outdoors and shopping scene.
These two disparate towns serve as base camps for exploring the lower half of the Panhandle. Stay in one or stay in both. They’re only 50 minutes apart, which makes it easy to pick just one if you like. The drive between the two towns along Interstate 90 through mountains, shimmering lakes and past a former Jesuit Mission is a destination itself.
The Town That Was Almost Destroyed
For 21 years, the feisty citizens of Wallace fought the government’s plan to destroy their town with a freeway slated to run through its midsection.
“This little town with less than 1,000 residents engaged in bureaucratic judo,” says Wallace Chamber of Commerce Coordinator David Copelan, about the fight that started in 1967. “All 3,000 miles of Interstate 90 were built except for the section by Wallace while the town sued. Eventually … the entire town (was) listed on the National Register of Historic Places and ended up beating the combined forces of the federal and local government to survive. People here are tough.”
Thanks to those early fighters, the rest of us can enjoy its charms. Set off on foot so you have plenty of time to admire and photograph the historic moldings, doors, signage, shops and colorful Victorian homes.
If you have a strong heart, try climbing one or all of the 12 South Hill Stairways starting on 5th Street and Bank, built for residents living on the steep hillside. Hiking the nearly 800 steps is the equivalent of climbing the stairs of a 46-story building. Do it for exercise or do it for scenic vistas and a glimpse of this historic neighborhood.
You’ll be hungry after all that walking so stop for dinner at the Blackboard Café with possibly the best Italian food you’ll ever taste stateside. We got the chicken piccata made with linguini pasta, lemon, capers, parsley, butter and a chicken breast; spaghetti with meat sauce made from scratch using Italian sausage; and steak alfredo using grilled filet mignon and wild mushrooms tossed with orecchiette pasta and parmesan cream sauce.
Rob and Luanne Wuerfel are the café’s warm and welcoming owners who moved to Wallace a few years ago and fell in love with the town and its people. Rob’s background as a chef started with a classic French background and evolved from his time working in Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean and the West Coast.
A great place to stay is the Wallace Inn, with a beautiful glassed-in pool area seen from inside the lobby and spacious rooms. It’s perfect if the Route of the Hiawatha is on your itinerary because Wallace is the closest town to it.
Route of the Hiawatha Scenic Mountain Bike Trail
If you were to do nothing else in the Panhandle except bike the remote and spectacularly beautiful Route of the Hiawatha Scenic Mountain Bike Trail, you’d go home satisfied. This top 10 bucket list experience is surprisingly accessible for all ages and abilities. If you can ride a bike, you can do it. If you can’t, rent a recumbent bike. They’re comfortable and well worth the slightly higher price. You can even walk the trail.
More than 15 miles of railroad track was converted into a gentle downhill biking trail that passes through 10 dark tunnels and seven trestle bridges up to 230 feet high. Unobstructed mountain views, waterfalls and wildflowers greet you after exiting the first and longest of the tunnels.
Riders begin at Lookout Pass Ski Area where mountain bike rentals, including helmets, lights and optional return shuttle passes are available. Lookout Pass is located alongside Interstate 90, Exit 0, 12 miles east of Wallace. This is a popular trail so if you want it to yourself, arrive at Lookout Pass when it opens at 8 a.m. and start your ride by 8:30 a.m. when the trail opens.
Sierra Silver Mine Tour
Experience the methods of hard-rock mining with a retired miner as your guide on the approximately one-hour Sierra Silver Mine tour. It begins in downtown Wallace with a short historic trolley ride to the mine.
Our guide was a fourth-generation miner who had clearly loved his career, and now enjoyed the opportunity to share his knowledge along with a stream of jokes. “What kind of rock is this?” he asks. “It’s called lever-right. That means ‘leave ’er right there.’”
Pulaski Tunnel Trail
During the disastrous wildfires of 1910, Ranger Ed Pulaski saved the lives of all but six of his 45-member firefighting crew by herding them into an abandoned mine tunnel and threatening to shoot anyone who tried to leave.
Hike the 4-mile round trip Pulaski Tunnel Trail into a thick spruce and fir forest alongside Placer Creek to an overlook of the tunnel. Brightly colored interpretive signs detail the dramatic story of the fire and the lives lost.
We set off on the trail near the end of August a few hours before the sun set and were stunned at its beauty so late in the summer. Brilliant layers of green unfolded on all sides; rocks and moss formed endless patterns in the creek.
Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park
The spirit of the Catholic Jesuit priests and the Schitsu’umsh Tribe of Native Americans who recruited the “blackrobes” to Northern Idaho still lives on the peaceful grounds of Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park.
The crown jewel of all the structures in the park is the Sacred Heart Mission — a touching collaboration between the Native Americans and Jesuit Priests using materials on hand in 1880s. Hewn timbers are held together with wooden pegs. Father Antonio Ravalli’s paintings and hand-carved statues and alter adorn the church. Paint is cleverly used to mimic marble. Chandeliers were made with tin cans, wallpaper created from painted newspapers, and huckleberries were used to dye the ceiling.
Take time to stroll the peaceful and beautiful grounds. The setting is idyllic, dotted with fir trees and overlooking the Coeur d’Alene River. Enjoy the visitors center, two small cemeteries, walking trails, Parish House, Parsonage and more.
With beautiful Coeur d’Alene as home base, it’s an easy drive to the above spots. Traveling east on Interstate 90, Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park is just 26 miles away, Wallace is 49 miles, and the Route of the Hiawatha is 68 miles. You’ll find plenty of places to rest your head in this city by the lake. But if you want to swim, hike, boat, Jet Ski, golf, eat and lounge without walking more than a few minutes, book a room with a view of Lake Coeur d’Alene at the renowned Coeur d’Alene Resort.
Golfers go gaga about the resort’s famous floating green. Couch potatoes appreciate its gorgeous infinity pool perfectly positioned at the edge of Lake Coeur d’Alene. What makes the pool even more fun is getting there. You catch a ride on the resort’s mahogany speedboat from what’s said to be the longest floating boardwalk in the world.
Just off the grounds of the resort is Tubbs Hill Nature Trail that winds along the coast of Lake Coeur d’Alene and through trees. It’s short at only 2 miles round trip, but long on views.
The resort also rents out paddleboards, boats and jet skis. But if you prefer your watercraft piloted by someone else, book a lake cruise. There are day cruises, evening cruises, dinner cruises and more.
Off property, walk to Coeur d’Alene’s charming downtown area of shops and restaurants, bike the Coeur d’Alene Parkway that circles the lake, visit museums and more.
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Cross-Device Data Management Platforms as the Unifying Layer in the AdTech Stack
Marketers are always looking for ways to better target their prospects online. Because of the proliferation of mobile devices, marketers increasingly need the ability to link devices belonging to the same user to deliver relevant advertising.
The technology to connect consumer identity across devices is becoming an integral part of effective advertising that targets the right user at the right time across all digital touch points.
Person-based and Probabilistic Linkages
Companies such as Facebook, Google, Yahoo and AOL—who are publishers as well as ADTech platforms by themselves—have the ability to link person-based identifiers by way of login and user profile data.
ADTech companies that are independent technology providers, however, and who do not have user registration or profile data, rely on probabilistic matching of browser cookies and advertising identifiers such as Apple’s ID for advertising (IDFA) or Google Advertising ID. Among the independent providers who have developed the technology to link online identifiers, the accuracy of linking users’ device level identifiers via probabilistic estimation varies.
Tech startups that link user devices using probabilistic estimation, such as Drawbridge and Tapad, have yet to establish their market dominance. Mediaglu, a relatively smaller startup in the space, has recently been acquired by Appnexus, who has ambitions to be the largest independent ADTech stack outside of Google and Facebook. Crosswise, another player in the space, has recently launched its own solution in North America.
Demand Side Platforms and Cross Device Capabilities
Demand side platforms (DSPs) are either acquiring independent cross-device vendors or are supporting multiple vendor solutions to execute on cross-device campaigns. With ad dollars shifting from desktop to mobile, cross-device capabilities are crucial for both desktop and mobile DSPs to expand their footprint and grow their lines of business beyond desktop only or mobile only.
As cross-channel and cross-device ad spend grows in the coming years, chances are that pure-play probabilistic tech companies will either evolve into media execution platforms or get acquired by DSPs that expand their business across channels and devices.
A third category of cross-device technology evolution involves companies that have offline data that can be anonymized and linked to online identifiers in a privacy-friendly way. Examples are companies such as Neustar, Acxiom, and Datalogix (recently acquired by Oracle). While the precision and accuracy of linkages can be higher among companies in this category, similar to person-based linkages, these companies have the same challenge as probabilistic-linkage providers in constantly evaluating the strength of the linkages, and aging and invalidating stale identities.
In order to deliver marketing services to users effectively across channels, there is a need for the industry—and more importantly, independent AdTech stacks and publishers—to work together, possibly by federating known or inferred linkages. When publishers, probabilistic linkage companies, and offline data companies work together to transact data and render relevant advertising using a common currency and linkages that are universally accepted by the ecosystem as a whole, then everyone wins—from advertisers to publishers and enablers (such as a DSP to a DMP win).
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Data management platforms (DMPs) are well positioned to play this unification role and accelerate the transition in working with independent AdTech platforms and other eco-system partners. They’re also in a very good position to help DSPs maintain frequency caps to effectively execute cross-device or cross-channel campaigns.
With the proliferation of mobile devices, there is an inherent and pressing need to move beyond just last-touch attribution, to incorporate all devices involved in the customer journey, and to assign credit beyond just last touch. Neutrality is a key element here. DMPs can act as neutral third parties, providing cross device measurement and attribution, working with eco system partners, and federating identities and linkages.
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A Swiss-based oil trader was briefly successful yesterday in preventing a British newspaper's from reporting on public goings-on in Parliament, because those goings-on revealed the company's cover-up of its massive toxic-waste dumping. This is why the First Amendment is good.
This would be like Exxon getting a judge to bar the New York Times from covering a debate in Congress about the Valdez oil spill, and it can happen in England because they don't have a fundamentally free press. Trafigura is a multinational commodities firm that allegedly offloaded more than 500 tons of toxic waste in Nigeria in 2006, which was then dumped by locals around Port Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. Thousands were sickened, and according to the Guardian, at least a dozen died. According to internal company e-mails published by the Guardian last month, Trafigura executives knew about the toxic waste even as it was publicly claiming that the stuff was harmless.
It's a significant scandal in the British press, and Trafigura hired the law firm Carter-Ruck to strike back, which in England means getting a judge to prevent newspapers from reporting anything you don't like. This appeared in the Guardian yesterday after the paper tried to report on a written question, published by the House of Commons, that was due to be asked by an MP of Justice Secretary Jack Straw:
Today's published Commons order papers contain a question to be answered by a minister later this week. The Guardian is prevented from identifying the MP who has asked the question, what the question is, which minister might answer it, or where the question is to be found.
The Guardian is also forbidden from telling its readers why the paper is prevented – for the first time in memory – from reporting parliament. Legal obstacles, which cannot be identified, involve proceedings, which cannot be mentioned, on behalf of a client who must remain secret.
The only fact the Guardian can report is that the case involves the London solicitors Carter-Ruck, who specialise in suing the media for clients, who include individuals or global corporations.
Since that's the sort of thing that's more likely to happen in Iran than in England, Twitter got involved. People figured out from the Guardian's invocation of Carter-Ruck that the question likely involved Trafigura, and the company's name was furiously Twittered about as outrage grew over the gag order. Earlier this morning, Carter-Ruck dropped it's request for an injunction and the Guardian was free to report the public agenda of its own Parliament. Here is the question Trafigura tried to gag:
"To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of legislation to protect (a) whistleblowers and (b) press freedom following the injunctions obtained in the High Court by (i) Barclays and Freshfields solicitors on 19 March 2009 on the publication of internal Barclays reports documenting alleged tax avoidance schemes and (ii) Trafigura and Carter-Ruck solicitors on 11 September 2009 on the publication of the Minton report on the alleged dumping of toxic waste in the Ivory Coast, commissioned by Trafigura."
Hahahaha! It was a question about Trafigura's prior attempts to suppress coverage of the spill. Ironic, no? The Minton Report, which is available here on WikiLeaks [pdf] and reproduced below, is a 2006 study of the dumping commissioned by Trafigura that found that it was illegal and likely caused a massive release of hydrogen sulphide gas. It's unclear to us what specific attempts to suppress that report were made by Carter-Rusk, but last month the Guardian published a raft of internal Trafigura e-mails demonstrating the firm's knowledge of the dumping, and had this to say about the company's efforts to bury the story:
Trafigura's libel lawyers, Carter-Ruck, recently demanded the Guardian deleted published articles, saying it was "gravely defamatory" and "untrue" to say Trafigura's waste had been dumped cheaply and could have caused deaths and serious injuries. Both the Dutch paper Volkskrant and Norwegian TV said they were yesterday also threatened with gagging actions.
Trafigura launched a libel action against BBC Newsnight, complaining Trafigura had been wrongly accused of causing deaths, disfigurement and miscarriages, and had "suffered serious damage to their reputation".
While we're outraged and incensed and filled with righteous anger about the ability of a multinational company to, however briefly, blatantly and unabashedly gag the press (not to mention that the press would submit—ever hear of disobeying a court order, Guardian? Or Financial Times, which also abided by the censorhip?), we have to admit that we're thrilled by the outcome here. We never would have heard of Trafigura if the idiots hadn't tried to pull this off, and chances are, neither would you.
Here's Trafigura's response to the Guardian's prior coverage of the dumping [pdf].
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I can pray for you, but that is about all I can do, I pray you find a job and hope for a better tomorrow. They say god does not give us more than we can handle. You know he loves you and is with you, bad things just happen and it is not Gods fault. I pray for him to watch over you and once you are on your feet again get yourself a couple of dogs that are in need of a home. Prayers and blessings for you | <urn:uuid:fbce62b2-7f49-4f56-bbe5-a8c421a158b2> | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | http://deej1125.aidpage.com/?cu102=t%3A1505367347%3Buid%3A1742458%252C102%252C0%252C0%252C0%3Bf%3Acontent | 2018-05-23T02:54:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865411.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20180523024534-20180523044534-00435.warc.gz | en | 0.956258 | 159 |
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You will always face competition in the sexual marketplace—that is inevitable. What is important is that you improve yourself to the best of your ability to raise your inherent value while employing game principles to do the best for yourself that you can within that market.
Make no mistake about it, the sexual marketplace is extremely competitive. Hot young women, particularly those aged between 18 and 23 or so are prized beyond belief in Western societies. If you are a thin, attractive girl in her early-twenties with an Instagram account then you can make a fortune just by putting out daily pictures of yourself in swimwear.
Offers of money, travel, handbags, clothes and other luxury goods come flooding in. Trips to Dubai and other glamourous international destinations are thrown at these girls like confetti. London in particular is filled with sexy young things who don’t work but instead spend all of their time trailing around Selfridges, Harrods and Harvey Nichols buying the latest designer clothes with money given to them by their ‘sponsors’.
In game terms we might decry such male tactics as mere ‘beta provisioning’. After all, if you have to shower a girl with gifts to get her into bed then that’s not ‘proper’ game right? And in any case, she’s not really into you, she’s only after you for your money anyway.
Well, yes and no. While I would never advocate that men lavish money on women whom they haven’t slept with yet (or any women come to that), nevertheless it is important to realise the the guys who do this kind of thing are not all simpering chodes. Quite the opposite. In London (as in other international cities) the guys who park their £350,000 Lamborghini Murcielagos outside Harrods are far closer to the Dan Bilzerian model of international playboys than not. Many of these men are not only very wealthy, they’re also good-looking, jacked and not lacking in self-confidence.
Does all of this mean that you should find a way to join the billionaire’s jet set club yourself, or else give up all hope of meeting hot women? No, of course not. But it does mean that you should be aware of the competition. The old adage may say that there’s always someone worse off than you, but the converse is also true: there’s always someone better off than you, too.
There’s Always Competition For Her
This is why guys who do day game ‘because there’s less competition’ are way off beam. There is competition, it’s just you can’t see it. In the club your competitors are instantly discernible. They are physically present after all, trying to AMOG their way into your sets, disrupt things or steal your girl by some other means.
But don’t imagine that 8 you just stopped outside Topshop is any less sought after. Just because you can’t see them, don’t imagine for one moment that there aren’t other men waiting in the wings, on Instagram or Tinder or Snapchat or in the club on Friday night who are also aiming to bang her (or are banging her already).
As I said at the start, you will always face competition in the marketplace: markets, after all, are predicated on competition. So what should you do in order to give yourself the best possible chance? Three things. Improve yourself to the best of your ability, learn game and have realistic expectations.
Give Yourself A Chance
Enough has been written about self-improvement here and on many other websites, so you don’t need me reminding you about the importance of lifting once again. But for god’s sake be the best version of yourself you can possibly be. You’d think this didn’t need saying anymore but it does, since guys contact me all the time asking for solutions to their ‘game’ problems when they’ve got shitty haircuts and clothes, bad posture and skinny-fat bodies.
The truth is that you’re never going to be as hot as that Calvin Klein model or the dude on the cover of Men’s Health, but you need to make a start. Put yourself in the right ballpark. At least be a contender.
The next thing you need to do is to learn game. By that I mean both game principles (approaching, vibing, cocky funny, leading, being dominant, escalation and closing). But you also need to internalise important game attitudes that have come to the fore in the community in the last decade or so, in particular abundance mentality and persistence.
Which leads me on to my final point about realistic expectations. Here’s the reality: game isn’t, and never was a magic trick. No one is promising that you’ll pull a supermodel from the arms of a Russian oligarch just by learning a few lines off the internet (although such things can and do happen). Game simply provides you with hacks that cut to the heart of female attraction obviating (to some extent) the need for riches or a six-pack of a Maserati.
If you are persistent with your game, approach a lot of women, are philosophical about rejection and hold onto an awareness that there are billions of girls out there for you to choose from, then in time you will get results. But don’t fall into the trap of believing that the competition will just fall away, because that dude on the Rich Kids of London Instagram feed wants to get laid too, and he’s fishing from the same pool you are.
A more realistic and healthy way to approach game (and any competitive endeavor) is to compete only against yourself. Think of the girls you slept with last year. How hot were they? How does that compare to your performance this year? If your results have dipped for whatever reason then it’s time to tweak your game. But if they’re improved then that’s cause for celebration.
Yes, there is strong sexual competition out there and no, you are not immune to it just because you watched a few game videos on YouTube. That said, there is an abundance of women out there for you to approach, and when you realise it is only really your prior performance that you are up against then that makes the whole project suddenly seem a lot more manageable.
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Thank you so much for all you rainproof fans who came and supported us last night.
We had lots of fun – and after the howls for one more song at 1h30 – we hope you did to.
Let us know what you liked and what you want more of. We will back with another Liberation night on the 12th of May.
So of course since it is Friday we will Feature a generous donor. Today we have Beaming Ben. He submitted the very cool alternative rock Belgium band called Ghinzu.
Here is Take it Easy:
This song particularly sounds so much like the Strokes. You hear it?
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(The Wheel of Time)
“Sorcerers face things in a different way,” don Juan continued. “Since they don’t have any time to spare, they give themselves fully to what’s in front of them. Your turmoil is the result of your lack of sobriety. You didn’t have the sobriety to thank your friend properly. That happens to every one of us. We never express what we feel, and when we want to, it’s too late, because we have run out of time. It’s not only your friend who ran out of time. You, too, ran out of it. You should have thanked him profusely in Arizona. He took the trouble to take you around, and whether you understand it or not, in the bus depot he gave you his best shot. But the moment when you should have thanked him, you were angry with him – you were judging him, he was nasty to you, whatever. And then you postponed seeing him. In reality, what you did was to postpone thanking him. Now you’re stuck with a ghost on your tail. You’ll never be able to pay what you owe him.”
I understood the immensity of what he was saying. Never had I faced my actions in such a light. In fact, I had never thanked anyone, ever. Don Juan pushed his barb even deeper. “Your friend knew that he was dying,” he said. “He wrote you one final letter to find out about your doings. Perhaps unbeknownst to him, or to you, you were his last thought.”
The weight of don Juan’s words was too much for my shoulders. I collapsed. I felt that I had to lie down. My head was spinning. Maybe it was the setting. I had made the terrible mistake of arriving at don Juan’s house in the late afternoon. The setting sun seemed astoundingly golden, and the reflections on the bare mountains to the east of don Juan’s house were gold and purple.
The sky didn’t have a speck of a cloud. Nothing seemed to move. It was as if the whole world were hiding, but its presence was overpowering. The quietness of the Sonoran desert was like a dagger. It went to the marrow of my bones. I wanted to leave, to get in my car and drive away. I wanted to be in the city, get lost in its noise.
“You are having a taste of infinity,” don Juan said with grave finality. “I know it, because I have been in your shoes. You want to run away, to plunge into something human, warm, contradictory, stupid, who cares? You want to forget the death of your friend. But infinity won’t let you.” His voice mellowed. “It has gripped you in its merciless clutches.”
“What can I do now, don Juan?” I asked.
“The only thing you can do,” don Juan said, “is to keep the memory of your friend fresh, to keep it alive for the rest of your life and perhaps even beyond. Sorcerers express, in this fashion, the thanks that they can no longer voice. You may think it is a silly way, but that’s the best sorcerers can do.”
It was my own sadness, doubtless, which made me believe that the ebullient don Juan was as sad as I was. I discarded the thought immediately. That couldn’t be possible.
“Sadness, for sorcerers, is not personal,” don Juan said, again erupting into my thoughts. “It is not quite sadness. It’s a wave of energy that comes from the depths of the cosmos, and hits sorcerers when they are receptive, when they are like radios, capable of catching radio waves.”
“The sorcerers of olden times, who gave us the entire format of sorcery, believed that there is sadness in the universe, as a force, a condition, like light, like intent, and that this perennial force acts especially on sorcerers because they no longer have any defensive shields. They cannot hide behind their friends or their studies. They cannot hide behind love, or hatred, or happiness, or misery. They can’t hide behind anything.”
“The condition of sorcerers,” don Juan went on, “is that sadness, for them, is abstract. It doesn’t come from coveting or lacking something, or from self-importance. It doesn’t come from me. It comes from infinity. The sadness you feel for not thanking your friend is already leaning in that direction.”
“My teacher, the nagual Julian,” he went on, “was a fabulous actor. He actually worked professionally in the theater. He had a favorite story that he used to tell in his theater sessions. He used to push me into terrible outbursts of anguish with it. He said that it was a story for warriors who had everything and yet felt the sting of the universal sadness. I always thought he was telling it for me, personally.”
Don Juan then paraphrased his teacher, telling me that the story referred to a man suffering from profound melancholy. He went to see the best doctors of his day and every one of those doctors failed to help him. He finally came to the office of a leading doctor, a healer of the soul.
The doctor suggested to his patient that perhaps he could find solace, and the end of his melancholy, in love. The man responded that love was no problem for him, that he was loved perhaps like no one else in the world. The doctor’s next suggestion was that maybe the patient should undertake a voyage and see other parts of the world. The man responded that, without exaggeration, he had been in every corner of the world. The doctor recommended hobbies like the arts, sports, etc. The man responded to every one of his recommendations in the same terms: He had done that and had had no relief. The doctor suspected that the man was possibly an incurable liar. He couldn’t have done all those things, as he claimed. But being a good healer, the doctor had a final insight. “Ah!” he exclaimed. “I have the perfect solution for you, sir. You must attend a performance of the greatest comedian of our day. He will delight you to the point where you will forget every twist of your melancholy. You must attend a performance of the Great Garrick!”
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- Miley Cyrus has teased fans with new music.
- The singer shared a video of her 2008 song, Start All Over, reintroducing herself to fans with the hashtags #SheIsComing and #ButForRealThisTime
- In 2019, Miley promised fans three EPs - She is Coming, She is Here, and She is Everything. To date, only the first EP, She is Coming, has been released.
New music, new Miley.
On Tuesday Miley Cyrus reintroduced herself to fans, teasing new music. The singer took a step back in time, sharing an old video for her 2008 track, Start All Over.
"Meet Miley Cyrus..... again," she captioned the post, adding the hashtags #SheIsComing #ButForRealThisTime.
In 2019, Miley promised fans three EPs - She is Coming, She is Here, and She is Everything. Together, the EPs would make up one album, titled She is Miley Cyrus.
To date, the singer has only released the first of those EPs - She is Coming.
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- Jai Ho Actress Daisy Shah Photoshoots With Raghu Mukherjee For Aakramana
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Movie buff with a taste for horror are in for a show this week. The movie titled Aakramana is set for release this Friday. The movie is shot is both 3D and 2D and will be the first horror movie in Kannada that is being shot in 3D. The movie is debut for the director Prashant Kumar. Under the banner of A1 Cinemas, Suresh Jain, Vimal Jain, Paramesh and Prashant Kumar have produced the movie.
The shooting of the movie commenced and ended in Mysore. The movie was shot in Mysore, Madikeri and Kasargod. Ratheesh Kumar did the 3D and 2D photography. The music has been rendered by Sathish Aryan. While Dinesh is the choreographer for the movie, the action sequences were choreographed by K.D. Venkatesh and Rajesh Kannan.
The movie stars Raghu Mukherjee as a cop. The cast includes Daisy Shah, Shilpi Sharma, Makaranda Deshpande, Avinash, Sidlingu Sridhar, Sudarshan, Ramesh Pandith, Danny Kuttapa, Marco, Prakash Shenoy, Kishori Ballal and others.
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Interactions between LHX3-And ISL1-family LIM-homeodomain transcription factors are conserved in Caenorhabditis elegans
Jacques, David A.
Jeffries, Cy M.
Nicholas, Hannah R.
Matthews, Jacqueline M.
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LIM-Homeodomain (LIM-HD) transcription factors are highly conserved in animals where they are thought to act in a transcriptional ‘LIM code’ that specifies cell types, particularly in the central nervous system. In chick and mammals the interaction between two LIM-HD proteins, LHX3 and Islet1 (ISL1), is essential for the development of motor neurons. Using yeast two-hybrid analysis we showed that the Caenorhabditis elegans orthologs of LHX3 and ISL1, CEH-14 and LIM-7 can physically interact. Structural characterisation of a complex comprising the LIM domains from CEH-14 and a LIM-interaction domain from LIM-7 showed that these nematode proteins assemble to form a structure that closely resembles that of their vertebrate counterparts. However, mutagenic analysis across the interface indicates some differences in the mechanisms of binding. We also demonstrate, using fluorescent reporter constructs, that the two C. elegans proteins are co-expressed in a small subset of neurons. These data show that the propensity for LHX3 and Islet proteins to interact is conserved from C. elegans to mammals, raising the possibility that orthologous cell specific LIM-HD-containing transcription factor complexes play similar roles in the development of neuronal cells across diverse species. Show more
Journal / seriesScientific Reports
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PublisherNature Publishing Group
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|K-12 Education in Arkansas|
|State Superintendent: Tom W. Kimbrell|
|Number of students: 483,114|
|Number of teachers: 33,983|
|Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:14.2|
|Number of school districts: 289|
|Number of schools: 1,108|
|Graduation rate: 84%|
|Per-pupil spending: $9,353|
|Arkansas Department of Education|
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Public education in Arkansas
Glossary of education terms
- 1 Quick facts
- 2 In the news
- 3 State law
- 4 School board elections
- 5 See also
- 6 External links
- 7 References
Arkansas is home to 1,108 schools and 483,114 K-12 students.
State school administrators
- State Board of Education
- Brenda Gullett, Chairman
- Samuel Ledbetter, Vice Chairman
- Joe Black
- Alice Williams Mahony
- Toyce Newton
- Mireya Reith
- Vicki Saviers
- Jay Barth
- Diane Zook
The following tables display the state's top nine school districts by total student enrollment and the top 10 school districts by per-pupil spending.
The following table displays the ethnic distribution of students in Arkansas as reported in the Common Core of Data for 2011-2012.
|Demographic information for Arkansas's K-12 public school system|
|Ethnicity||Students||State Percentage||United States Percentage**|
|Hawaiian Nat./Pacific Isl. Students||2,346||0.49%||0.42%|
|Two or more||7,745||1.60%||2.54%|
|**Note: This is the percentage of all students in the United States that are reported to be of this ethnicity.|
In the news
Access to high speed internet
Education officials in Arkansas have asked lawmakers to allow public schools access to the state-owned internet network Arkansas Research Education Optical Network (ARE-ON). The law currently allows only state universities and select hospitals to access the network. Out of the 42 states that have state-owned internet networks, Arkansas is the only one that does not give access to public schools. According to a committee formed by the Arkansas Department of Education, ARE-ON could easily accommodate all of Arkansas's schools.
Opponents of allowing public schools access to the network said it would create unfair competition for private companies. Advocates said access to the network would drive down costs and benefit schools. If access to ARE-ON is allowed, school districts would have to pay for the service.
Common Core, or the Common Core State Standards Initiative, is an American education initiative that outlines quantifiable benchmarks in English and mathematics at each grade level from kindergarten through high school. The Arkansas State Board of Education adopted the standards on July 12, 2010. Full implementation was set to be achieved in the 2013-2014 academic year.
School board composition
School board members in Arkansas serve terms between three and five years in length. Within a school board, all members have the same term length. The expiration of terms for a specific board must be staggered so that as near as possible to an equal number of members are up for election each election year. If a school board has a vacancy, it must be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the school board. School boards have the authority to choose if they would like to be elected at-large, by zone or a combination of the two. To change their current structure, they must adopt a majority resolution describing the procedure of the switch for the next four years. School boards can have five, seven or nine members, depending on the population of the school district.
Arkansas has only one type of school district. A state act in 1947 reorganized all school districts in the state to have the same structure. Thus, all Arkansas school districts are governed by a board of directors, and each district may levy taxes and issue bonds.
The state does not impose term limits on school board members.
School board elections
- See also: Arkansas school board elections, 2014
A total of seven Arkansas school districts among America's largest school districts by enrollment held elections in 2014 for 12 seats. Each district scheduled elections for September 16, 2014.
Here are several quick facts about Arkansas's school board elections in 2014:
- The largest school district by enrollment with an election in 2014 is Little Rock School District with 25,685 K-12 students.
- The smallest school district by enrollment with an election in 2014 is Conway Public Schools with 9,455 K-12 students.
- Five school districts are tied for the most seats on the ballot in 2014 with two seats up for election in each district.
- Rogers School District and Springdale Public Schools have the fewest seats on the ballot in 2014 with one seat up for election in each district.
The districts listed below served 106,835 K-12 students during the 2010-2011 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Click on the district names for more information on the district and its school board elections.
|2014 Arkansas School Board Elections|
|District||Date||Seats up for election||Total board seats||Student enrollment|
|Bentonville School District||9/16/2014||2||7||13,530|
|Cabot Public School District||9/16/2014||2||7||10,307|
|Conway Public Schools||9/16/2014||2||7||9,455|
|Fort Smith Public Schools||9/16/2014||2||7||14,107|
|Little Rock School District||9/16/2014||2||7||25,685|
|Rogers School District||9/16/2014||1||7||14,340|
|Springdale Public Schools||9/16/2014||1||7||19,411|
Path to the ballot
To qualify for the ballot as a school board candidate in Arkansas, an individual must:
- Be a registered voter and resident in the school district he or she wishes to represent, as well as within the electoral zone in which he or she will be elected, if candidates are elected by zone.
- Be an Arkansas resident and U.S. citizen.
- Not be employed by the school district to be served.
- Not be judged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
- Never have been convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery or any other related crime.
Candidates must file with and be certified by the county clerk of the county in which the school district resides.
School board candidates are required to file the following campaign finance reports with their county elections department:
- A pre-election report no later than seven days prior to any election in which the candidate's name will appear on the ballot.
- A final report no later than 30 days after any election in which the candidate's name appeared on the ballot.
- Supplemental reports for all contributions received and expenditures made after the final report, within 30 days after the receipt of the contribution or the making of an expenditure.
- School board elections portal
- United States school districts
- List of school districts in Arkansas
- Arkansas Department of Education
- Public education in Arkansas
- Arkansas Secretary of State
- Arkansas Department of Education
- Arkansas School Boards Association
- Arkansas Education Association
- Arkansas State Teachers Association
- National Center for Education Statistics school district search tool
- National Center for Education Statistics, "Table 2. Number of operating public schools and districts, state enrollment, teacher and pupil/teacher ratio by state: School year 2011–12," accessed March 18, 2014
- ED Data Express, "State Tables Report," accessed March 17, 2014 The site includes this disclaimer: "States converted to an adjusted cohort graduation rate [starting in the 2010-2011 school year], which may or may not be the same as the calculation they used in prior years. Due to the potential differences, caution should be used when comparing graduation rates across states."
- United States Census Bureau, "Public Education Finances: 2011," accessed March 18, 2014
- National Center for Education Statistics, "State Education Data Profiles," accessed August 14, 2013
- Homesurfer, "School District Ranking Report," accessed July 8, 2014
- United States Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, "Common Core of Data (CCD), State Nonfiscal Public Elementary/Secondary Education Survey, 2011-2012," accessed May 7, 2014
- UALR Public Radio, "Arkansas Public Schools and Access to High-Speed Internet," June 9, 2014
- Common Core State Standards Initiative, "Core Standards in your State,” accessed June 12, 2014
- Arkansas Department of Education, "Common Core State Standards," accessed June 13, 2014
- Arkansas Code, "Title 6, Chapter 13, Section 608," accessed July 8, 2014
- Arkansas Code, "Title 6, Chapter 13, Section 611," accessed July 8, 2014
- Arkansas Code, "Title 6, Chapter 13, Section 630," accessed July 8, 2014
- Arkansas Code, "Title 6, Chapter 13, Section 634," accessed July 8, 2014
- United States Census Bureau, "Arkansas," accessed July 8, 2014
- National Association of Counties, "History of County Term Limits," accessed July 8, 2014
- National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed March 21, 2014
- Arkansas School Board Association, "Board Candidates," accessed July 8, 2014
- Arkansas Secretary of State, "Rules on Campaign Finance and Disclosure," accessed July 8, 2014
State of Arkansas
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Bariatric Surgery: A Lifesaver for Type-2 Diabetes Patients
April 27, 2016
Diabetes, one of the major reasons of obesity worldwide, will be the world’s seventh largest killer by 2030. In 2015, there were approximately 415 million patients with diabetes, and the number is expected to increase to 642 million by 2040. If we talk about Australia, obesity is a widely prevalent problem. What’s worth noting here is that the condition increases the risk of the individual developing type-2 diabetes (T2D), which if left unmanaged, may lead to graver problems such as blindness, heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. This is when bariatric surgery comes in as a possible solution.
Bariatric surgery has a profound effect on T2D, and it is not uncommon for a patient to come off all the medication, post-surgery. The blog talks about T2D and whether you should undergo the procedure at a center for bariatric surgery in Perth or any other clinic in Australia.
Bariatric Surgery and Type-2 Diabetes Reversal
Many people perceive that weight loss surgery or Metabolic Surgery is a risky way to treat T2D, but many studies suggest it to be a more successful procedure than bringing drugs and lifestyle changes in the patient. Although diabetes is considered a chronic and relentless disease with delay of end-organ complication as the major goal of the treatment, Metabolic surgery may even lead to complete remission of the disease.
Qualifications for the Procedure
In a major study 30 percent of people with T2D were in remission for 15 years post-surgery, while only 7 percent were in remission after introducing drugs and lifestyle changes. The surgery is prescribed to those who:
- Are unable to lose weight with traditional methods
- Have a trouble managing their diabetes with increasing doses of medications.
- Most Type 2 diabetics who have been diabetic for less than 5- 7 years have a very high chance of remission and completely going off all medications.
Pros and Cons
Bariatric surgery, which is perceived to be a weight-loss operation, is actually a metabolic operation. Individuals undergoing the surgery need to introduce changes in their lifestyle such as exercise and a healthier diet to get the desired results post the procedure. Bariatric surgery works well only if the patient follows the strict routine.
One of the disadvantages of the surgery is that even if an individual loses 40 kilograms, T2D is unlikely to go into remission, if the disease was present for over 5-7 years. The reason is beta cells (cells in pancreas) responsible for making insulin die off over the time, and it is not possible to replace them. Individuals who have lost a large number of beta cells, might not get similar benefits as compared to those who still have them in plenty. Hence it is necessary for medical practitioners to realise this fact and refer patients to a Bariatric/ Metabolic surgeon sooner rather than later.
Last Few Words
Obesity contributes to non-communicable diseases, reduced life-expectancy, and impaired quality of life. Therefore, it is important to seek professional help as soon as you see the weighing scale tipping beyond the permissible mark. We, at Perth Surgical & Bariatrics, are committed to providing a healthy life to patients fighting morbid obesity issues and are ideally placed to administer all possible treatment options. If you have any question about weight loss procedures, feel free to reach us at 0893509686 for a no-obligation consultation. | <urn:uuid:8fcd295b-0f36-4bc4-a8f9-44bf31a30d71> | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | http://www.perthsurgicalbariatrics.com.au/blog/bariatric-surgery-a-lifesaver-for-type-2-diabetes-patients/ | 2017-10-20T03:13:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823630.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20171020025810-20171020045810-00671.warc.gz | en | 0.947265 | 725 |
BlackArch Partners has opened a regional office in Houston. John Bresnahan, a former Duff & Phelps Securities MD, is joining to build out the Houston office. BlackArch is a middle-market investment bank based in Charlotte, N.C.
BlackArch Partners (www.blackarchpartners.com), a leading middle-market investment bank headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., announced today that it is opening a regional office in Houston, Texas. This will be the first office expansion for BlackArch, whose professionals have a long history in Texas. John Bresnahan, a former colleague of several BlackArch principals, will join the firm to build out the Houston office.
Drew Quartapella, a founding partner of BlackArch and native of Houston, commented, “BlackArch is aggressively targeting key markets to expand our M&A advisory business and to leverage the strengths of our platform. The Texas market is very important to BlackArch. We have enjoyed tremendous success there with our private equity and private company clients and we look forward to building on our momentum with our clients in this region.”
Bresnahan will be joining a BlackArch team that has collectively more than 150 years of middle market experience and has closed more than 300 transactions. According to Will Cooper, also a founding partner of BlackArch and co-head of BlackArch’s Energy practice, “We are delighted to have John Bresnahan, a trusted colleague and an exceptional banker with deep relationships in Houston, rejoin our leadership team to continue expanding our presence in this region.”
Bresnahan has over 12 years of middle market mergers and acquisitions advisory experience, including sellside and buyside engagements, as well as corporate divestitures, recapitalizations, private placements and strategic advisory assignments. His advisory experience includes a significant focus on Energy sector equipment manufacturers and service providers, complemented by broad transaction experience in other key BlackArch industries, including Infrastructure & Construction; Industrial Growth & Diversified Manufacturing; Distribution & Supply Chain Management; Consumer & Retail; Healthcare Products & Services; Transportation & Logistics; and Business & Professional Services.
Prior to joining BlackArch, Bresnahan was a Managing Director at Duff & Phelps Securities, formerly Growth Capital Partners, and, before that, was an officer with both Edgeview Partners in Houston and Harris Williams & Co.
Bresnahan holds a B.S. from Cornell University’s Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. He is a founding member and serves on the steering committee of the Houston Symphony’s Young Associates Council.
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Booz Allen Hamilton’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) regional office has released a new report advocating Gulf countries to start exploring blockchain technology for smart city development and digital finance, and urges them to consider incubating a startup ecosystem to drive economic growth.
The report comes at a time when the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are looking to build a number of smart cities throughout the region. The smart cities initiative was announced earlier this year and is part of the framework of the regional structural plan. In November, the Dubai Municipality will be hosting the 3rd Annual Arab Future Cities Summit 2016, a two-day event dedicated to discussing emerging technologies and Dubai’s own smart city project.
In this regard, Booz Allen Hamilton believes that blockchain technology is “integral to supporting and realizing a digital economy in the Middle East.” The firm argues that blockchain has the potential to help regional governments extract tangible value from vast amounts of data that can be used to meet changing consumer demands at minimal additional costs.
The global digital services market is expected to reach US$1.2 trillion in 2018 from US$768 billion in 2013, an opportunity that the region cannot afford missing out on. Digitization is forecast to boost GDP by US$5.5 billion in Dubai alone over the same period, the firm claims.
“Economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are undergoing a period of rapid change as governments diversify away from petroleum-based assets and explore newer sources of revenue with smart technology at the core,” said Ramez Shehadi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Booz Allen Hamilton MENA and co-author of the report.
“But, with opportunities come challenges. As Smart Cities rise up to support national agendas, governments need to be prepared for threats ranging from hacktivism to cybercrime, and this is exactly where blockchain can help them achieve their digital economy goals while ensuring maximum network security.”
Blockchain technology can be applied to varied industries ranging from healthcare to automotive and finance. This includes its use to prevent cybercrime notably by shoring up security and mitigating risks associated with digital certificates and certification authorities.
“In the push to turn data to currency and maximize its value, blockchain technology is indispensable,” said Dr. Mahir Nayfeh, Senior Vice-President at Booz Allen Hamilton MENA and co-author of the report.
“Blockchain can help remove the security concerns often raised by organizations to justify their unwillingness to reveal information, while encouraging the adoption of data-sharing incentives and fostering a community-based ecosystem that can determine the value of data over time.”
In healthcare, blockchain technology can help prevent data breaches by enabling trustworthy, multi-signature and cryptography functions. Patient records can be created, shared and accessed by multiple parties without compromising data integrity or security.
Blockchain can also be useful in insurance and billing, allowing for patients, insurance companies and hospitals to manage payments through a single platform.
In finance, blockchain technology is disrupting the sector by offering a direct, efficient and secure transaction environment for the exchange of financial instruments. The technology can help GCC governments boost security in the financial system by securing and facilitating transactions in the Islamic capital market.
Finally, blockchains can help simplifying business processes such as registration, securing funding and patenting ideas. Individuals can choose to make their data accessible to a number of pre-approved entities involved in a network, while enabling data to be updated in real time.
In February, the Dubai Museum of the Future Foundation launched the Global Blockchain Council, a coalition of 32 government entities, leading United Arab Emirates’ banks, international companies and blockchain firms, aimed at promoting blockchain and digital currencies, as well as exploring and trialing solutions based on these technologies.
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I decided to do the 30-day decluttered challenge. In this challenge, you have 30 days to declutter items from your home. In this challenge, the day of the challenge pairs with the number of items you have to get rid of, so one day 1, you pick one item to get rid of and on day 30, you get rid of thirty pieces. So, in total, you will be getting rid of 460 things.
It has been a journey for me to downsize my material possessions. I’ve been doing it for over two years and still have a lot to go. What I want in my home are items that bring me joy and less work.
I am still sticking with the theme of the “30-Day Challenge,” but really my goal is to get rid of 460 items. It sounds like a cheat, but I don’t think so because it’s my things and my journey.
I am trying to be thoughtful in this journey because the worse thing I can do it totally get rid of my stuff and then it ends up in the dump. I don’t want to me that person. I have found some places on the internet and on Brooklyn that recycle your items or actually use the items you donate. I have also been known to give a homeless person a pair of shoes or a sweatshirt or two if they need it. There is always a way not to waste. At least, that is what I hope for in this process.
So, below are the items that I am decarding this week. I hope some of these things will be helpful to others. Some of the items are things that I really need to get rid of because they are old or empty. Let me know if you are on a similar journey, and I would love to see what you are decluttering too.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding compliance of environmental norms by Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited, Lalitpur district, Uttar Pradesh, 17/03/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Action for Vigilance and Knowledge for Empowerment Vs Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited & Others dated 17/03/2021.
The issue for consideration was compliance of environmental norms by M/s Lalitpur Power Generation Company Limited (LPGC). The matter has been considered on several occasions in the last two years and finding violation of environmental norms on issues of fly ash disposal, installation of CAAQMS, handling hazardous waste, control of fugitive emissions, adequate tree plantation and proper operation of STP, directions for remedial action had been issued.
LPGC filed an action taken report on February 16, 2021. The report mentioned that the STP was well maintained, operated efficiently and monitored adequately by trained staff. Hazardous waste generated was being disposed of as per the direction and guidelines mentioned in the authorization issued by the UPPCB. These were some of the measures mentioned in the report of LPGC filed before the NGT.
As none appeared on behalf of the applicant to contest the LPGC report, the application was disposed of. | <urn:uuid:720876e5-55e4-4489-a6a5-ddab3132e3aa> | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | http://indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/470058/order-of-the-national-green-tribunal-regarding-compliance-of-environmental-norms-by-lalitpur-power-generation-company-limited-lalitpur-district-uttar-pradesh-17032021/ | 2022-12-03T08:41:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710926.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20221203075717-20221203105717-00116.warc.gz | en | 0.964098 | 263 |
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KAU COFFEE FARMS & RANCHLANDS
Joel K. LaPinta, PB for Kennedy Wilson, through its affiliate KW HAWAII INC. (“KW”), was the exclusive listing broker for the sale of a collection of properties comprising over 5,880 acres of lands in the District of Ka‘u. The owner, HI BIV LLC, a special purpose entity owned by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., ordered the real estate sold in a single package which included 76 lots of record. The bulk of the properties formed three distinct large continuous sections of land: Mo‘aula Coffee Farm Lands, Na‘ālehu & Waikapuna, and Honu‘apo. The properties included agricultural lands used for growing coffee and papaya, pasturage, miles of ocean frontage, residential, commercial and industrial zoned land. Three cellular tower site leases, pasturage leases, and farming licenses provided current income. Measured in total acreage this offering was the seventh largest private land holding in the District of Ka‘u.
THE KAMUELA INN - WAIMEA - HAWAII
The Kamuela Inn is a well run fee simple hotel of 32 rooms with strong cash flow. Clean and well maintained with a good reputation and guest loyalty. Property features peaceful and tranquil surroundings, landscaping, continental breakfast/lunch room, laundry facilities, business office and front desk. This property was priced for sale at a 7.2% CAP rate based on 12 month trailing numbers. Based on calendar Year-to-Date financial records the annualized projected
CAP rate was 10%. ADRs were low for area, with upside potential. With strong revenues, occupancy, NOI that continued to grow, and limited competition in the market, this property was an exceptional investment opportunity.
MAKALEI - HAWAII
1,670 acres golf course and entitlements for 180 lots homesites fna 'Ainamalu at Hu'ehu'e Ranch and Makalei Golf Club course.
KEAUHOU LOTS 10 & 10A - HAWAII
Sold as exclusive broker for Kamehameha Investments a 24.5 Acre development site that is zoned for Multiple Residential development part of the master planned Keauhou Resort community, Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
WAINANI at POIPU - KAUAI
In 2010, as an employee of Kennedy Wilson, Joel K. LaPinta (JKL) sourced and lead the acquisition of a resort residential development on the Island of Kauai near Po'ipu beach.($12,250,0000)
In addition to assisting with the sale of the 8 model homes at Wainani, JKL sold 32 of 63 Vacant lots in Wai'nani at Po'ipu to a U.S. merchant builder.
WAIKIKI - OAHU
This is a site at the corner of Namahana St. & Ala Wai Blvd., Waikiki. As principal and broker, Joel K. LaPinta marketed and sold the 23,750 square feet Apartment zoned parcel formerly planned to be the site of the Royal Kahilo Condominium to a Japanese developer and investor group for development of a 44 unit residential apartment.
Waikiki Super Block Site, Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii. As the exclusive broker, Joel K. LaPinta (JKL) sold this nearly 2.2 acres site zoned for development of high density residential and commercial high-rise (up to 350 feet tall). JKL vetted and negotiated with over a half dozen bidders, delivered evaluation materials, communicated the specific opportunity and challenges inherent to the site to each bidder, and advised in the analysis of each offer. JKL advised the Seller and directly negotiated with the successful bidder.
NAPILI - WEST MAUI
Joel K. LaPinta brokered the sale of 3 contiguous parcels for possible residential development, a total land area of approximately 10.62 acres located just south of Napili town center.
KAUNALA BEACH - NORTH SHORE - OAHU
Joel K. LaPinta brokered this sale of approximately 16 acres with 1,800 linear feet of beach front consisting of 30 existing lots at Kaunala Beach (aka Velzyland) on the North Shore of Oahu.
Since 1990, Joel K. LaPinta has completed over 140 Investment and Brokerage transactions with a gross sales volume of over $450,000,000. These include agricultural, commercial and development land in Hawaii, Texas and other Pacific Islands. Half of the properties were located on the Hamakua Coast of the Island of Hawaii.
Other properties brokered include parcels located in all districts of the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.
Since 1990, Joel K. LaPinta has completed over 4000 surf sessions. | <urn:uuid:50fdc856-5bc5-4b77-b17a-aa1995a700b7> | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | https://www.lapinta.com/transactions-cv | 2020-01-25T11:32:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251672440.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20200125101544-20200125130544-00197.warc.gz | en | 0.921368 | 1,052 |
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